Panasonic PV-DC3000 Digital Camera User Manual


 
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Basic Operation
Basic Operation
Using Optical Viewfinder
1Press MODE repeatedly to select
recording mode (TIFF, SF, F, N, (2X,
3X (ZOOM)). (See page 22.)
• If you want to use SLOW SHUTTER:
In Manual Rec mode, press MENU to
display the MENU screen, and then
press
or to select SLOW
SHUTTER. Press
or to select
ON. (Manual Rec only).
(See page 10.)
2Press DISPLAY twice to turn off the
LCD Viewfinder.
• If you press MENU, the LCD
Viewfinder will automatically turn on.
3Frame the image you want to capture
within the recording area guide marks
on the Optical Viewfinder.
• When 2X, 3X (ZOOM) is selected, use
the LCD Viewfinder to confirm the
image.
4Press SHUTTER to capture the image.
• POWER LED Lamp will flash while
the Digital Camera processes the
image.
You may capture another image as
soon as POWER LED Lamp stops
flashing.
In addition to using the LCD Viewfinder,
you can also use the Optical Viewfinder to
frame and capture images.
Using the Optical Viewfinder will prolong
battery life.
Notes for LCD and Optical Viewfinder
use:
• The number of image pages left in the
selected mode is displayed on the LCD
Viewfinder. When no memory remains, 0
and POWER LED Lamp will flash. To
capture other images, you will first need to
delete some images from memory. (See
page 37.)
• The Digital Camera is focused
automatically.
• Avoid covering the lens with your fingers
when capturing images.
• Do not subject the LCD Viewfinder to
pressure or shock.
• Hold the Digital Camera as steady as
possible when capturing an image.
• The active LCD Viewfinder image will
have a slightly degraded appearance
when compared to a captured or
transferred image. This is normal.
Capturing Images
Capturing Images
Before you begin
Set the POWER Switch to (REC)
or
(MANUAL REC).
(See pages 15, 16.)
4SHUTTER
Optical
Viewfinder
POWER LED
POWER
Switch
1MODE Button
2DISPLAY
Button
1Select Button
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