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Kodak EasyShare printer dock plus series 3 User’s Guide www.kodak.com For interactive tutorials, www.kodak.com/go/howto...
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Eastman Kodak Company Rochester, New York 14650 © Eastman Kodak Company, 2005 All screen images are simulated. The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks is under license. ® Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
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15 Picture Size lights Red Eye Reduction button/light 16 Accessory door Print button/light 17 Card slot light 4-way control 18 SDIO/SD/MMC card slot IR sensor 19 USB device connector light 10 Paper tray 20 USB device connector 21 Audio/Video (A/V) out connector www.kodak.com/go/support...
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Product features Back/top/side view Camera connector Cooling vent Power connector (DC-in) Slot for paper path USB connector (to computer) Color cartridge (installed as shown) Cartridge door www.kodak.com/go/support...
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Printing from the internal card reader ............13 Printing from a Kodak card reader ............... 14 Printing tagged pictures ................15 Printing from a PictBridge compatible camera or device ....... 15 Changing the printed picture size ..............16 Reducing red eye in your prints..............20 Canceling printing..................
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Transferring pictures from a Kodak card reader ..........29 Printing from a computer................30 Canceling printing..................33 Uninstalling the software ................34 5 Using the wireless features of your printer dock .........35 ® Printing from a Bluetooth wireless technology enabled device ....35 Printing and transferring over a Wi-Fi wireless network........
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9 Appendix .....................68 Printer dock specifications ................68 Wireless channels..................69 Important safety instructions ............... 70 Extending battery life .................. 71 Upgrading your software and firmware............72 Additional care and maintenance ..............72 Warranty..................... 73 Regulatory compliance ................75 www.kodak.com/go/support...
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Page 8: Getting Started, Finding A Location For Your Printer Dock
Getting started Finding a location for your printer dock Place the printer dock on a flat, clean, dust-free surface, in a dry location, and out ■ of direct sunlight. ■ Allow at least 5 in. (12.7 cm) clearance from 5 in. (12.7 cm) the back of the printer dock for paper travel.
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Page 9: Installing The Custom Camera Insert
Press the front of the insert down and snap into place. * Contact customer support for a dock adapter if it is not included with your product. Visit www.kodak.com/go/dfiswwcontacts. For Kodak EasyShare camera and dock compatibility, visit www.kodak.com/go/adapterkitchart.
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Page 10: Connecting The Power, Handling And Storing The Color Cartridge
Getting started Connecting the power RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK: Use only the AC power adapter included with your printer dock. Other adapters or cords can damage your camera, printer dock, or computer. 1 If a digital camera is docked, remove it.
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Page 11: Installing And Removing The Color Cartridge
Getting started Installing and removing the color cartridge 1 Open the cartridge door on the side of the printer dock. 2 Check to make sure there is no slack in the color cartridge ribbon. To remove slack, push in on the cartridge spool, then rotate the spool clockwise.
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Page 12: Handling And Storing The Paper
When storing, remove the paper tray, then close the paper tray cover and paper tray door to keep out dust and debris. Store paper flat. ■ Keep the paper away from direct sunlight and out of high-temperature environments (such as a vehicle parked in the sun). www.kodak.com/go/support...
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Page 13: Loading Paper
Getting started Loading paper 1 Remove the paper tray from the printer dock if installed (see page 2 From the closed position, slide the paper tray cover back, about 3 in. (8 cm) to the second "click". This is the fully open, or paper loading position.
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Page 14: Installing And Removing The Paper Tray
■ Pull the paper tray out to remove it. ■ Close the paper tray cover and paper tray door to keep out dust and debris. When the paper tray is empty, the Paper light glows red. Load paper (see page ■...
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Page 15: Setting Up Your Digital Camera, Docking And Charging Your Digital Camera
Setting up your digital camera Docking and charging your digital camera Docking your digital camera lets you make prints directly from the camera and transfer pictures from the camera to the computer. Docking your camera also charges an installed Kodak Ni-MH rechargeable digital camera battery or Kodak Li-Ion rechargeable digital camera battery.
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NOTE: A full refresh cycle takes up to 8 hours, depending on how much charge is left in the battery. For best results, refresh the battery overnight; do not interrupt the discharge/recharge cycle.
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Page 17: Setting The Picture Quality
Charging is complete when all three lights are lit. To purchase a Kodak Ni-MH rechargeable digital camera battery for your digital camera visit www.kodak.com/go/accessories. See your camera user’s guide for battery compatibility. Setting the picture quality Before taking pictures, change the picture quality setting (or resolution) on your digital camera to .
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Page 18: Tagging Pictures For Printing
Setting up your digital camera Tagging pictures for printing NOTE: The following procedure pertains to Kodak EasyShare digital cameras. For information on tagging pictures on other brands of ImageLink system compatible cameras, see the camera user’s guide. 1 Press the Share button on your camera, 2 Press to locate a picture.
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Page 19: Printing Without A Computer, Printing From Your Digital Camera
The current or most recent picture appears on the camera screen. To print the current picture, press the Print button, ■ NOTE: If the camera or installed memory card contains pictures tagged for printing, instead of printing the current picture, all tagged pictures are printed (see page 15).
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Page 20: Printing From The Internal Card Reader
1 Open the accessory door on the printer dock. IMPORTANT: Insert the card only as shown. Do not force the card into the card slot. Do not insert or remove a card when the printer dock is transferring pictures...
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Page 21: Printing From A Kodak Card Reader
USB device connector located on the side of the printer dock. 3 Insert the memory card into the card reader (see your card reader user’s guide for details). Do not insert more than one card at a time. To print the current picture, press the Print button, ■...
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Page 22: Printing Tagged Pictures, Printing From A Pictbridge Compatible Camera Or Device
If your camera or memory card contains pictures tagged for printing (see page 11 your camera user’s guide), the printer dock gives you the option to print tagged pictures first. If your camera is docked, a message appears on the camera screen indicating that tagged pictures have been found: To print tagged pictures—press the Print button,...
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Page 23: Changing The Printed Picture Size
Up to two 2.1 x 3.3 in. (5.4 x 8.5 cm) pictures 4 up (wallet size) Up to four 2 x 3 in. (5.1 x 7.6 cm) pictures 9 up (mini photo) Up to nine 1.3 x 2 in. (3.4 x 5.1 cm) pictures To change the default picture size: ■...
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For example, if three pictures on your camera are each tagged for printing one copy, and the 4 up option on the printer dock is selected, three 2 x 3 in. (5.1 x 7.6 cm) pictures are printed on one sheet of paper.
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16). 4 Press the Print button, , to begin printing. NOTE: If you select more than one copy of a picture when tagging them on your camera, duplicate pictures are printed on the same sheet (see page 19). www.kodak.com/go/support...
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Printing without a computer Printing duplicate pictures on the same sheet Method 1: by setting it up on your digital camera 1 Tag the pictures you want to print on your digital camera (see page 11). For each picture, choose the number of copies you would like to print.
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Page 27: Reducing Red Eye In Your Prints, Canceling Printing
■ The Red Eye Reduction light blinks, then glows steady. Repeat to turn the default to always off. NOTE: The Red Eye Reduction button is disabled when printing from a computer. If printing from a computer (see page 30), use the Kodak EasyShare software on your computer.
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Page 28: Removing The Perforated Tabs From The Paper
Printing without a computer Removing the perforated tabs from the paper IMPORTANT: Remove perforated tabs only after printing. Paper missing perforated tabs will not feed properly. 1 Fold the tabs up, then down. 2 Remove each tab and discard. www.kodak.com/go/support...
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Page 29: Using Your Printer Dock With A Computer, Installing The Software
3 Load the software: Windows OS-based computer—if the install window does not appear, choose Run from the Start menu and type d:\setup.exe where d is the drive letter that contains the CD. Mac OS X—double-click the CD icon on the desktop, then click the Install icon.
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If you choose Custom, make sure the printer dock is selected. The printer driver is automatically installed if you choose Complete. 5 If prompted, restart the computer. If you turned off anti-virus software, turn it back on. See the anti-virus software manual for details.
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Page 31: Connecting To A Computer
Using your printer dock with a computer Connecting to a computer IMPORTANT: Make sure your camera is NOT docked when you connect the printer dock to the computer. 1 Make sure Kodak EasyShare software is installed on the computer (see page 22).
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Open the Utilities folder, then double-click Printer Setup Utility. c Click Add. d From the list of printers, select the printer dock, then click More Printers. e From the pull-down menu at the top of the screen, select Kodak printer.
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Page 33: Transferring Pictures From Your Digital Camera
22) and the printer dock is connected to your computer (see page 24). 2 If you have an optional USB card reader, disconnect it from the printer dock. 3 Place the camera on the printer dock (see page 4 Press the Transfer button, , on the printer dock.
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EasyShare camera NOTE: The synchronization options described above are available only to Kodak EasyShare digital cameras that support them. See your camera user’s guide, or click the Help button in the Kodak EasyShare software for details. Each time your EasyShare camera connects to EasyShare software, the updates you selected in your synchronization settings are made.
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Page 35: Transferring Pictures From The Internal Card Reader
2 Open the accessory door on the printer dock. 3 If a digital camera is docked, remove it. IMPORTANT: Insert the card only as shown. Do not force the card into the card slot. 4 Orient the SD/MMC card as shown, then push the card into the card slot to seat the connector.
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Page 36: Transferring Pictures From A Kodak Card Reader
24). 2 Open the accessory door on the printer dock. 3 If a digital camera is docked, remove it. If there is a memory card in the card slot, remove it as well. 4 Plug the USB connector from the card reader into the USB connector located on the side of the printer dock.
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Page 37: Printing From A Computer
5 Change any other settings, such as paper size and print layout, then click Print. NOTE: The Picture Size and Red Eye Reduction buttons on the printer dock are disabled when printing from a computer. Set printing options using EasyShare software.
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Print from the File menu.) NOTE: The Picture Size and Red Eye Reduction buttons on the printer dock are disabled when printing from a computer. Set printing options using EasyShare software.
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Choosing a color mode Kodak’s color mode feature uses automatic color correction to help you make great-looking prints in no time. Your printer dock features three color mode options: Enhanced—to get richer, more vivid colors. Natural—to get great, natural color for everyday picture-making.
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Page 40: Canceling Printing
Canceling printing from the printer dock ■ Press the Cancel button, , on the printer dock. The print job is canceled and ejected from the printer dock. If you cancel a print during the fourth pass (clear coat), the paper is ejected upon completion. www.kodak.com/go/support...
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Page 41: Uninstalling The Software
Using your printer dock with a computer Uninstalling the software If you wish to remove the printer driver or EasyShare software from your computer, use the following procedure: Windows OS-based computer: 1 Open the Control Panel: From the Start menu, select Settings, then select Control Panel. (On Windows XP operating systems, depending on your configuration, Control Panel may be found in the Start menu.)
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Page 42: Using The Wireless Features Of Your Printer Dock
Press and hold the Bluetooth button for 5 seconds. ■ Repeat to turn the default to always on. NOTE: You must be within 30 ft (10 m) or less of the printer dock for the wireless signal to be received. www.kodak.com/go/support...
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Using the wireless features of your printer dock To print from your Bluetooth wireless technology enabled device: 1 Set wireless technology on your device to On, then select pictures to print. The discovery process starts, then available Bluetooth wireless technology devices are displayed on your device.
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(sold separately) into the card slot. Then, print and transfer pictures using your printer dock on an existing Wi-Fi wireless (Infrastructure) network, or print pictures directly to your printer dock over a Wi-Fi wireless device-to-device (Ad-Hoc) network. Example of a wireless Infrastructure network:...
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Example of an Ad-Hoc network: Adding your printer dock to a Wi-Fi wireless network 1 Open the accessory door on the printer dock. IMPORTANT: Insert card only as shown. Do not force the card into the card slot. ® 2 Orient the Kodak Wi-Fi card as shown, then push the card into the card slot to seat the connector.
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Using the wireless features of your printer dock 4 Configure the printer dock Wi-Fi settings (such as SSID and security) and add the printer dock as a wireless printer on your Wi-Fi wireless network: Windows OS-based computer— Configure the printer dock Wi-Fi settings: a From the Start menu, select Programs (or All Programs).
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5 Close all programs on your computer, then disconnect the USB cable between the computer and the printer dock. 6 (Optional) To print a copy of the current Wi-Fi settings for your printer dock: At the same time, press and hold the Print button, , and the Transfer ■...
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, to transfer pictures to EasyShare software on your computer (see page 26). NOTE: If the printer dock is connected to the computer with the USB cable, pictures are transferred using the cable connection instead of the wireless connection. See your computer or device user’s guide, or visit www.kodak.com/go/wifisupport...
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Page 49: Using The Kodak Remote Control
Using the wireless features of your printer dock Printing from an infrared device ® With the on-board infrared sensor, you can print from devices that use IrDA wireless technology. As with Bluetooth technology, IrDA wireless technology is used in many handheld devices such as PDAs and wireless mobile telephones.
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Page 50: Reviewing Pictures, Reviewing Pictures On The Camera Screen, Displaying Pictures On A Television
Displaying pictures on a television With a docked camera, you can view pictures on a television, monitor, or any device equipped with a video input. (Image quality on a television screen may not be as good as on a monitor or when printed.) 1 Open the accessory door on the printer dock.
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Page 51: Running A Slide Show
EasyShare digital camera. 1 Place the Kodak EasyShare digital camera on the printer dock. ■ To view the slide show on a television, connect the printer dock to a TV (see page 43) before docking your camera. 2 Press the Slide Show button, The pictures and videos are displayed in the order in which you took them.
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Page 52: Care And Maintenance, General Care
■ To clean, wipe the outside of the printer dock with a clean, dry cloth. ■ Support the printer dock and tray by placing it on a flat, level surface.
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Page 53: Cleaning The Paper Feed Roller
IMPORTANT: Disconnect the power before cleaning. 1 Remove the paper tray from the printer dock, and leave the paper tray door open. 2 Lightly moisten a lint-free cloth with water. IMPORTANT: Do not use cotton or cotton swabs to clean the paper feed roller.
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Page 54: Traveling With Your Printer Dock
1 Disconnect the power and remove all cables. 2 Remove the paper tray from the printer dock; close the paper tray cover and the paper tray door on the printer dock. 3 Repack the printer dock in the original packing box, or use the optional printer dock travel bag.
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Page 55: Troubleshooting, Printing Problems
Troubleshooting For step-by-step product support, visit www.kodak.com/go/printerdocksupport. Find the page for your model of printer dock, then select Interactive Troubleshooting & Repairs. Printing problems Problem Cause and/or solution IMPORTANT: Use only Kodak color cartridge & paper kits for your printer Paper does not feed dock.
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Carefully remove the paper if it does not automatically eject. IMPORTANT: Check the paper slot on the back of the printer dock for jammed paper: Remove the paper supply from the paper tray. Carefully "fan" the paper to keep the sheets from sticking together.
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(page ■ Print is spotted Check to see if the paper is dirty, and use a dry, lint-free cloth to wipe clean. For excessive dirt or debris, thoroughly clean the paper tray, and load new paper (page 6).
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Edit the picture using Kodak EasyShare software on your computer. See the EasyShare software Help for details. ■ Make sure the printer dock is not placed in direct sunlight or is not operating in a high-temperature environment. ■ Make sure the cooling vents are not blocked or dirty (page ■...
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Color Cartridge light is on, install a new cartridge. ■ The image file is not in JPEG format. The printer dock can only print JPEG file in standalone mode. Connect to a computer and use EasyShare software to print BMP and TIFF format files.
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USB cable from the printer dock to the computer (page 24). ■ Make sure you are using the a model U-5A USB cable included with your printer dock. Other USB cables are not supported. ■ Make sure Kodak EasyShare software is installed (page 22).
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■ Move within range of the infrared device. See your device user’s device) guide for details. NOTE: When printing a large number of prints, printing may slow down to prevent the Printing is slow print head from overheating. ■ Make sure the printer dock is not placed in direct sunlight or is not operating in a high-temperature environment (higher than 95 °F, or 35 °C).
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Status lights, page 58). blink) ■ Check to see if the paper tray is empty or if paper is missing perforated tabs. Reload paper if necessary (page 6), then try again. ■ Make sure paper is not jammed. Clear the jam if necessary (page 49), then try again.
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Page 63: Transfer/communication Problems
29) and a camera is docked, remove it. Check the USB connections between the printer dock and the card reader. NOTE: The Kodak EasyShare printer dock is compatible with the Kodak 8-in-1 card reader (sold separately). Other Kodak USB card readers may work with the printer dock;...
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Page 64: Wireless Network Connection
Make sure the wireless router and network are running before the printer dock begins scanning for a network. ■ Out of range of the Wi-Fi signal. Make sure the printer dock is located within the operating range of the Wi-Fi wireless network. ■...
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Page 65: Status Lights
Action/solution IMPORTANT: The color cartridge may lock in place if there is a paper error. Do not attempt to remove the cartridge without first clearing the paper error. Make sure the Paper light is off before attempting to remove the cartridge (see Paper light).
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Action/solution IMPORTANT: The color cartridge may lock in place if there is a paper error. Do not attempt to remove the cartridge without first clearing the paper error. Make sure the Paper light is off before attempting to remove the cartridge.
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See your camera user’s guide for battery compatibility and other charging options. One steady green light The camera was just placed in None; dock is checking the charge camera dock. status of the battery. Ascending steady The battery is charging.
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Troubleshooting USB device connector light Light status Cause Action/solution Light blinks green Slow blink: the device is None required. initializing or communicating with the printer dock. Fast blink: there is a device or Check the USB connections from the communication error.
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None required. to the computer. After transferring pictures, the Transfer light continues to blink green until either the Transfer button is pressed again or the connection is no longer available. Light is off There are no pictures in the None required.
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Show, press Light is off The Slide Show feature is not available. None required. To run a Slide Show, see NOTE: The Slide Show feature is only available if a camera is page docked. Red Eye Reduction button/light Light status...
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Light is off There are no pictures in the None required. camera or on the memory card. To enable Print: The camera is not docked or a Take pictures. compatible Kodak card reader is Dock the camera or connect a not connected.
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Troubleshooting Bluetooth button/light Light status Cause Action/solution Light glows steady The Bluetooth radio is on; the printer dock None required. blue is ready to receive Bluetooth signals. To turn the Bluetooth radio on or off, press the Bluetooth Light is off The Bluetooth radio is off;...
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Page 73: Helpful Links
See online tutorials www.kodak.com/go/howto Software Get information on EasyShare www.kodak.com/go/easysharesw software (or click the Help button in the EasyShare software) Get help with the Windows operating www.kodak.com/go/pcbasics system and working with digital pictures Other Get support for Kodak docks, www.kodak.com/go/support...
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Page 74: Telephone Customer Support
Troubleshooting Telephone customer support If you have questions concerning the operation of the software or printer dock, you may speak with a customer support representative. Before you call, have the printer dock connected to your computer. Be at your computer, and have the following...
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Page 75: Appendix, Printer Dock Specifications
Size Without paper tray: 5.28 x 7.40 x 3.27 in. (13.4 x 18.8 x 8.3 cm) With paper tray: 12.17 x 7.40 x 3.27 in. (30.9 x 18.8 x 8.3 cm) Weight Without paper tray: 33.5 oz (950 g) With paper tray: 38.4 oz (1090 g) Print size 4 x 6 in.
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Page 76: Wireless Channels
Medical) radio frequency band. The ISM band is divided into channels, each occupying 5 MHz of frequency band. To join a wireless network, a node must set its channel to that of the wireless router (or - in a device-to-device network - to that of the first node).
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Page 77: Important Safety Instructions
Use only a USB compliant computer equipped with a current-limiting motherboard. Contact your computer manufacturer if you have questions. ■ The use of an accessory attachment that is not recommended by Kodak, such as an AC adapter, may cause fire, electric shock, or injury. CAUTION: Do not disassemble this product;...
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Page 78: Extending Battery Life
■ Replace all batteries of a set at the same time. Do not mix new batteries with used ones. Do not mix rechargeable and non-rechargeable batteries. Do not mix lithium, Ni-MH, and Ni-Cd batteries together. Do not mix batteries of different chemistry types, grades, or brands.
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Page 79: Upgrading Your Software And Firmware, Additional Care And Maintenance
If the printer dock has been subjected to inclement weather or you suspect water has gotten inside the printer dock, turn off the printer dock and remove the paper tray and color cartridge. Allow all components to air-dry for at least 24 hours before using the printer dock again.
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Page 80: Warranty
Appendix The printer dock and the AC power adapter contain a small amount of lead in the ■ circuit board. Disposal of this material may be regulated due to environmental considerations. Disposal of the color cartridge is not regulated and should not be subject to state or local landfill, incineration, or recycling requirements.
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Kodak (such as adapters and cables), or claims made after the duration of this warranty. Kodak makes no other express or implied warranty for this product. In the event that the exclusion of any implied warranty is ineffective under the law, the duration of the implied warranty will be one year from the purchase date.
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Page 82: Regulatory Compliance
FCC compliance and advisory Kodak EasyShare printer dock plus series 3 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
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1) reorient or relocate the receiving antenna; 2) increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver;...
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There is no proof, however, that these low power wireless devices are absolutely safe. Low power wireless devices emit low levels of radio frequency energy (RF) in the microwave range while being used. Whereas high levels of RF can produce health effects (by heating tissue), exposure to low-level RF that does not produce heating effects causes no known adverse health effects.
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Directive 1999/5/EC. Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment labeling In the European Union, do not discard the product as unsorted municipal waste. Contact your local authorities or go to www.kodak.com/go/recycle for recycling program information.
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AC power adapter & cord, connecting, 3 USB, 14, 15, 24, 29 accessories & supplies, ordering, 66 camera accessory door, i, 13, 14, 15, 28, 29, 43 connector, ii audio/video (A/V) out connector, i, 43 docking and charging, 8 insert for dock, 2...
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73 light, i, 58 docking and charging camera, 8 color, automatic correction, 32 door computer accessory, i, 13, 14, 15, 28, 29, 43 connecting to, 24 cartridge, ii, 4 installing software, 22 paper tray, i, 7 printing from, 30, 31...
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20, 63 IR sensor, i, 42 slide show, i, 44, 63 printing from, 42 transfer, i, 26, 28, 29, 37, 62 insert, custom camera, 2 USB device connector, i, 14, 15, installing 29, 61...
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AC adapter & cord, 3 tagged pictures from computer, 30 connecting, 3 tagging pictures for, 11 connector (DC-in), ii, 3 with Kodak EasyShare software, 30 print button/light, i, 12, 13, 14, 18, with remote control, 42 19, 43, 44, 64 prints. See pictures www.kodak.com/go/support...
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70 reducing red eye, 20 SAR statement, 77 setting on camera, 10 SD card slot. See card slot/light SDIO card slot. See card slot/light sensor. See IR sensor recharging. See charging service and support, 67 recycling and disposal...
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11 vent, cooling, ii, 45 telephone support, 67 viewing pictures. See reviewing pictures television, using as display, 43 transfer button/light, i, 26, 28, 29, warranty, 73 37, 62 Waste Electrical and Electronic transferring pictures Equipment labeling, 78...
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