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Kodak DC25 User Manual

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  • Page 1 KODAK DC25 Digital Camera UserÕs Guide for camera and software...
  • Page 2 Adobe Photoshop is a trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated or its subsidiaries and may be registered in certain jurisdictions. PictureWorks is a trademark of PictureWorks Technology, Inc. KaiÕs Power Goo is a trademark of MetaTools, Inc.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    DC25 Specifications ........
  • Page 4 Overview ..........4-2 Transferring Pictures from DC25 .......4-3 Saved Pictures .
  • Page 5 Overview ..........7-2 Transferring Pictures from DC25 .......7-5 Rotating Your Picture .

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    Getting Started Congratulations on purchasing your new KODAK DC25 Digital Camera (DC25). The DC25 is the digital camera that offers you the convenience of a point-and- shoot camera, a built-in flash, 2 megabytes of picture storage on an optional Picture Card, and a color Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) which allows you to immediately view your pictures.

  • Page 8: Software Included On Cd Rom

    Kodak Picture Easy Software—a quick and easy way to transfer pictures from your DC25 to your computer. PictureWorks’ PhotoEnhancer Special Fun Edition—transfer pictures from the DC25 to your computer and let the fun begin! Quickly view, enhance, and use your pictures in templates to create cards, invitations, calendars, and more.

  • Page 9: Your Dc25 Camera

    Your DC25 Camera Camera Front Flash Sensor Picture Card Door Camera Back Viewfinder /SCROLL Button Serial Cable Connection AC Adapter Connection Light Sensor Flash Self-Timer Light Viewfinder Lens Camera Lens Busy Light Power Light Memory Light Power Busy Memory DISPLAY...

  • Page 10: Camera Top

    Flash Switch OFF AUTO FILL STANDARD HIGH Resolution Switch Camera Bottom Tripod Mount LCD Brightness Wheel Self Timer Button ERASE POWER KODAK DC25 DIGITAL CAMERA Erase Button Eject Shutter Button Camera Power Button (On/Off) Battery Door Picture Card Eject Switch...

  • Page 11: Using Your Dc25

    A DC25 AC adapter is available. See page 2-13 for details, and call Kodak Customer support (see Chapter 9 - Get Help) for dealer information. Remove the batteries if the DC25 will not be used for an extended period of time. This prevents camera damage from battery leaks or corrosion.

  • Page 12: Resolution Mode

    STATUS display. The DC25 may unexpectedly power off if the batteries have reached a low point and the batteries will need to be replaced. If the batteries should go dead while pictures are stored in the camera’s memory or Picture Card, the pictures remain...

  • Page 13: Taking Pictures

    Subject range 3 ft. (1 m) to infinity OFF AUTO FILL ERASE STANDARD HIGH KODAK DC25 DIGITAL CAMERA The red Memory light remains off until the DC25’s memory is full. POWER Press the POWER button to turn the DC25 on. The green Power light turns on indicating the DC25 is ready to take pictures.

  • Page 14: Using The Lcd Display

    Using the LCD Display Your DC25 comes equipped with a color Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) that allows you to view pictures just seconds after capturing them! The LCD does not have to be on to take a picture. Using the LCD option shortens battery life.
  • Page 15 The picture number and icon disappear after 2 seconds. A message appears if no pictures are in the DC25 or optional Picture Card. Press the button to view one picture or four different pictures at one time.

  • Page 16: Checking Camera Status

    Checking Camera Status The STATUS display allows you to check the battery level, available memory in the DC25 and optional Picture Card (if loaded), and allows you to access the MOVE TO CARD display. Power Busy Memory DISPLAY SCROLL STATUS...
  • Page 17 Moving Pictures from the DC25 to the Picture Card Selecting the MOVE TO CARD option on the STATUS display allows you to move a single or all pictures from the DC25 to the optional Picture Card and erases the picture from the camera’s memory.
  • Page 18 Erasing Pictures from the DC25 or Picture Card The ERASE display allows you to erase individual or all the pictures from the DC25’s memory or the optional Picture Card. The LCD must be turned on to erase pictures. OFF AUTO FILL...

  • Page 19: Memory Full

    To save pictures, transfer them to your computer before erasing them. You may also check the available memory left in the DC25 or Picture Card from the STATUS display on the LCD. See the Checking Camera Status Memory Light The red Memory light comes on when the DC25’s and/or...

  • Page 20: Flash

    Using the flash may bring out more detail and diminish shadows. Automatic Power Off If you do not use your DC25 for approximately 90 seconds, it automatically turns off. To turn the DC25 on again, press the POWER button.

  • Page 21: Self-Timer

    STANDARD HIGH KODAK DC25 DIGITAL CAMERA To cancel the Self-timer sequence, press the Self-timer button before the picture is taken. Press the POWER button. Place the DC25 on a flat, steady surface. Press the Self-timer button. POWER The Self-timer light, located...

  • Page 22: Optional Accessories

    The following DC25 accessories are available from your Kodak dealer. Picture Card You can take and store more pictures on the DC25 by purchasing a removable KODAK Picture Card. The card meets all CompactFlash association requirements and is ATA compatible. The 2 mega byte memory card can approximately hold an additional 13 high or 24 standard resolution pictures.
  • Page 23 Camera bottom AC Adapter An AC adapter allows you to connect your DC25 to a standard electrical outlet. This is especially useful when you are transferring pictures into your computer. The adaptor powers the camera, but does not charge the batteries.

  • Page 24: General Maintenance And Safety

    To keep from damaging your DC25, avoid exposing it to moisture and extreme temperatures. Clean the outside of the DC25 by wiping it with a clean, dry cloth. Never use harsh or abrasive cleaners or organic solvents on the camera or any of its parts.

  • Page 25: Dc25 Specifications

    DC25 SpeciÞcations Image Resolutions— High 493 X 373 pixel Standard 320 X 240 pixels Storage—2 MB internal Color—24-bit, millions of colors Sensitivity—ASA/ISO rating equivalent to 800/1600 Flash—effective range of 13 ft. (0.5 to 4 m) Color Temperature of Flash—4500 to 5500 K Power—...

  • Page 27: Connecting The Dc25 To Your Computer

    Using DC25 with Your Computer Connecting the DC25 to Your Computer The camera and the PC should be turned off before connecting the serial cable. You are now ready to transfer the pictures from the camera to your computer using any one of the software packages.

  • Page 28: Checking Serial Port Availability

    This is not recommended if the device appears to function properly. If your computer still does not recognize that the DC25 is attached and turned on, you may need to adjust the serial port and speed settings. Open PhotoEnhancer Software.

  • Page 29: Printing

    Printing You may notice that the colors on your computer screen do not always match those in your documents or prints. This is because monitors and printers use different color systems. Tips You may be able to achieve more predictable results in your printed documents by: improving the quality of your paper.
  • Page 30 It improve the quality of your prints, you may want to print your pictures on Kodak Inkjet Snapshot Paper. Snapshot Paper is made to work with most inkjet printers to give you clearer, crisper, and more detailed images on your prints.

  • Page 31: Picture Easy Software

    Picture Easy Software KODAK Picture Easy Software (Picture Easy) is a quick and easy way to transfer pictures from your DC25 to your computer. Picture Easy’s icons allow you to: view thumbnail or full-size color pictures rotate print transfer and save pictures...

  • Page 32: Overview

    Overview Picture Easy Window Camera Pictures Icons Camera—displays pictures from the DC25 or optional Picture Card. Rotate—turns picture a quarter-turn to the right. Question mark—displays the Picture Easy help screen. Empty drawer—saves the displayed picture to your computer and then displays it in the right picture strip.

  • Page 33: Transferring Pictures From Dc25

    Transferring Pictures from DC25 Connect the DC25 camera to your computer. Connecting the See the DC25 to Your Computer section in Chapter 3 - Using DC25 with Your Computer. From the Picture Easy window select the Camera icon. The DC25 must be turned on to transfer pictures.

  • Page 34: Saved Pictures

    Saved Pictures The pictures you selected are saved as numbered .JPG files in the \PICTURES subdirectory. The subdirectory or folder is found in the same location on your computer as Picture Easy software. Click on the empty drawer icon to save the previewed picture to your computer.

  • Page 35: Photoenhancer Special Fun Edition Software

    Edition Software With PhotoEnhancer Special Fun Edition software from PICTUREWORKS you can transfer pictures from your DC25 into your computer and incorporate them into a variety of fun and creative projects! Use the Enhancement ShortCuts to correct lighting conditions, focus, or color balance in your pictures. Select...

  • Page 36: Starting Photoenhancer

    PhotoEnhancer Express from the File pulldown menu. Camera Communications Settings If your computer does not recognize that the DC25 is attached and turned on, you may need to adjust the Camera Communications settings. PhotoEnhancer software must be opened to adjust camera communications.

  • Page 37: Transferring Pictures From Dc25

    Transferring Pictures from DC25 Photo Center options Connect the DC25 camera to your computer. See the Connecting the DC25 to Your Computer section in Chapter 3 - Using DC25 with Your Computer. Click Photo Center on the PhotoEnhancer Express menu.
  • Page 38 The scanner option is only available with the Kodak Snapshot Photo Scanner 1. The DC25 must be turned on to access your pictures The Camera Images window opens. Select your Image Source and Range.

  • Page 39: Editing Tools

    Editing Tools PhotoEnhancer editing Tool Bar and Brush Box (shown below) automatically appear when the software is opened. The Zoom option is selected by default. Once you have opened your picture in an editing window, use the selection tools and enhancement brushes to edit your pictures. Hand—scrolls through a picture.

  • Page 40: Enhancing Your Pictures

    Enhancing Your Pictures PhotoEnhancer allows you to enhance your pictures two ways. Use SmartPix to make corrections for specific lighting conditions in which you took your pictures. Use By Example to correct focus, exposure, brightness/contrast, and color balance. Correcting for Lighting Conditions Open a picture using Photo Center options.

  • Page 41: Enhancing By Example

    Enhancing by Example Open a picture using Photo Center options. Click Enhancement Short Cuts on the PhotoEnhancer Express menu. The Enhancement Short Cuts menu appears. Click By Example. The Filter By Example window opens with a reduced version of the original picture in the upper right corner.
  • Page 42 Click on the appropriate Picture Enhancement option: Focus to sharpen. Exposure to adjust lightness or darkness. Brightness/Contrast to adjust the tones. Color to adjust the color balance. Variations to adjust the amount of enhancement. View the pictures in the sample box and click on the one you like best.

  • Page 43: Creating Special Effects And Cards

    Creating Special Effects and Cards Creating Cards, Calendars, and Postcards Open a picture using the Photo Center options. If necessary, turn the picture by selecting Flip Image or Rotate from the Image pulldown menu. Click Creative Corner on the PhotoEnhancer Express menu.
  • Page 44 5-10 The selected style appears in the Cards, Calendars, etc. window. Click the appropriate page icon to indicate what page you are working on. Front Inside left Inside right Back Page icons are disabled when working with one- page templates. Click Add Photo.
  • Page 45 To reposition the picture, click on it and drag it into place. Click on the text icon to add text. The Add Text dialog box appears. Enter your text in the blank text box. You can also select the: Alignment option to select text placement.
  • Page 46 5-12 The Cards, Calendars, etc. window reappears with your text inserted at the top. Click on your text and drag it into place. You can also resize the text box by placing the cursor on a black framing box, hold the mouse button down and drag the framing square until the desired shape/size is...
  • Page 47 Eye-Catching Special Effects - FunPix Open a picture using the Photo Center options. Click Creative Corner on the PhotoEnhancer Express menu. The Creative Corner menu appears. Click FunPix. The FunPix menu appears. Click the special effects icon you want to apply to your picture.

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