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Summary of Contents for Kodak Digital Science DC40
- Page 1 Kodak Digital Science (TM) DC40 camera User’s Guide...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
........... About the Kodak Digital Science (TM) DC40 camera Features . - Page 3 Waking the Camera Taking Pictures Managing Pictures Storing Pictures Erasing Pictures 3 Using Batteries Battery Charge Level Battery Safety Information Improving Battery Performance About NiCad Batteries 4 Using a Power Adapter 5 Connecting to a Computer Connecting to a MACINTOSH Computer Connecting to a Computer Running WINDOWS Software 6 Maintenance .
- Page 4 7 Troubleshooting Problems and Solutions Getting Help ..........Appendix A Camera Specifications Regulatory Information FCC Compliance and Advisory Statement...
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Page 5: Introduction
Features The DC40 camera is very easy to use and offers the following features: – flash settings – timer settings – exposure settings –... -
Page 6: Getting Started
1 Getting Started Checking Package Contents As you unpack your new DC40 camera, make sure the following items are included: – 1 DC40 camera – 4 lithium batteries – 1 serial cable for use with Macintosh computers – 1 serial cable for use with Windows computers –... -
Page 7: Parts Of The Camera
Parts of the Camera The camera components are shown below. Front Hand strap On/Off switch (Lens cover switch) Lens Viewfinder Light sensors Back Viewfinder eye piece Display NOTE: Although not shown in the illustrations, a standard tripod mount is located on the bottom of the camera. January 1996 Shutter button Battery compartment... -
Page 8: Installing The Batteries
Installing the Batteries Four lithium batteries come with your DC40 camera, however, you can also use rechargeable NiCad or AA alkaline batteries. This section describes how to install the batteries. Refer to Chapter 3, Using Batteries , for more information about battery use. - Page 9 An illustration at the bottom of the battery compartment indicates the position for the top and bottom pairs of batteries. 2. Adjust the battery removal ribbon so that it rests on the bottom of the battery compartment. Battery removal ribbon 3.
- Page 10 As you are installing each battery, first insert the negative (flat) end into the recessed area toward the back of the camera, and then push the positive end into place. NOTE: The batteries fit snugly. 4. Insert the top pair of batteries with the positive ends (the ends with a bump) toward the back of the camera.
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Page 11: Turning The Camera On And Off
Turning the Camera On and Off To turn on the camera: – Push the lens cover switch toward the ON symbol The lens will be uncovered, the camera will beep, and the feature control icons will appear in the display. To turn off the camera: –... -
Page 12: Using The Camera
2 Using the Camera Before you begin taking pictures, you should become familiar with the camera controls so you can make feature choices. The following sections describe how to use the controls. Camera feature selections are made through the controls on the camera’s display. -
Page 13: Moving Between Features
Moving Between Features The Current Feature Marker is a symbol that appears above the feature icons in the display. It indicates the feature for which you can make option selections. Current feature marker Feature button The Feature button moves the Current Feature Marker from one feature control icon to the next. -
Page 14: Making Feature Selections
Making Feature Selections Once the Current Feature Marker is positioned above the feature you want to change, you can use the Select button to choose the feature’s setting. Select button – Press the top or bottom of the Select button to display the various settings available for the current feature. -
Page 15: Setting The Flash
Setting the Flash The effective range for the flash is between four and nine feet. In order for the flash to have an impact on the picture, make sure you are between four and nine feet away from the subject. The Flash icon allows you to change flash settings. - Page 16 Flash Off With this setting the flash is not used even when existing light is dim. To turn off the flash: 1. Press the Feature button until the Current Feature Marker appears above the Flash icon if it is not already positioned there. 2.
- Page 17 Flash On With this setting, the flash is used even when existing light is bright. To turn on the flash: 1. Press the Feature button until the Current Feature Marker appears above the Flash icon 2. Press the Select button until the Flash icon.
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Page 18: Setting The Timer
Setting the Timer The timer allows you to specify the period of time that the camera should wait after the shutter button is pressed before taking a picture. You can set the timer and then move in front of the camera so you can be in the picture. - Page 19 Ten Seconds With this setting, the camera waits ten seconds after the shutter button is pressed before taking pictures. When you press the shutter button, the red timer indicator on the front of the camera illuminates for eight seconds, then blinks for two seconds.
- Page 20 Twenty Seconds With this setting, the camera waits twenty seconds after the shutter button is pressed before taking pictures. When you press the shutter button, the red timer indicator on the front of the camera illuminates for eighteen seconds, then blinks for two seconds.
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Page 21: Setting The Exposure
Setting the Exposure The Exposure icon allows you to control the size of the lens opening. Changing the exposure helps adjust for dim and bright lighting. For example, if the primary source of light is from behind your subject, you may want to change the exposure to the highest setting. You can use the automatic exposure level by making no change to the Exposure icon, or you can select from two greater and two lesser f -stop steps (for a total change of 1 full stop). - Page 22 To make an exposure selection: 1. Press the Feature button until the Current Feature Marker appears above the Exposure icon 2. Press the top of the Select button to move the selector arrow below the Exposure icon to a greater exposure level. Press the bottom of the Select button to move the selector arrow below the Exposure icon to a lesser exposure level.
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Page 23: Waking The Camera
– Press and release the shutter button. Press the Feature or Select button. Taking Pictures The DC40 camera focuses on subjects between distances of four feet and infinity. Pictures taken with subjects closer than four feet may be blurry unless an accessory adapter lens is used. - Page 24 3. Hold the camera up to your face and look through the viewfinder. 4. Frame the subject in the viewfinder window. If you want to frame the picture like a portrait, turn the camera so that it is vertically oriented (with the flash at the top). NOTE: The picture will include an area slightly larger than the image you see framed through the viewfinder.
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Page 25: Managing Pictures
Managing Pictures Storing Pictures Your DC40 camera can store up to 48 pictures by default, however the camera software application allows you to change camera features which may impact the actual number that can be stored. Refer to the camera software documentation for more information. - Page 26 Erasing the Last Picture If you have enabled this feature with the camera software, you will be able to erase the last picture you took. If you enable this feature through the camera software, the number of images that the camera can store is reduced from 48 to 31. 1.
- Page 27 Erasing All Pictures To erase all stored pictures: 1. Press the Feature button until the Current Feature Marker appears above the All Pictures icon 2. Press the top of the Select button. The All Pictures icon will blink and the Warning icon to the Battery icon.
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Page 28: Using Batteries
3 Using Batteries The DC40 camera comes with four AA lithium batteries. You can also use rechargeable NiCad (nickel-cadmium) or AA alkaline batteries. NiCad or lithium batteries will give you much better performance than alkaline batteries. You should be able to take hundreds of pictures with each set of lithium batteries, however, using the flash requires more of the battery charge. -
Page 29: Battery Charge Level
Battery Charge Level The level of charge remaining in the batteries is shown by the battery icon on the display. This icon gives you a rough idea of how much of a charge is left in the batteries. – When the icon appears completely filled, the batteries are fully charged. –... -
Page 30: Battery Safety Information
Battery Safety Information Follow these guidelines when handling batteries. – Always handle batteries carefully. – Do not drop, puncture, disassemble, mutilate, or incinerate batteries. – Touching both terminals of a battery with a metal object will short circuit the battery, which could cause an explosion or a fire. Do not carry batteries loosely if the contacts may touch coins, keys, and other metal objects (such as in pockets or bags). -
Page 31: Improving Battery Performance
Improving Battery Performance Follow these guidelines to extend the life of batteries. – Replace all four batteries at the same time. Mixing new or fully charged batteries with those that have been in use for some time weakens the new ones. –... -
Page 32: About Nicad Batteries
NiCad batteries can be used and recharged over and over again. Using NiCad batteries rather than disposable ones is an environmentally friendly way to power your DC40 camera. When buying a charger for NiCad batteries, look for one that completely discharges the batteries before recharging them. -
Page 33: Using A Power Adapter
102 3662) from the retailer who sold you the camera. North American customers can order 120 V input-only adapters (Kodak catalog number 888 9933). If the retailer does not stock the adapters, call the telephone number listed in the “Getting Help”... - Page 34 To use a power adapter: 1. Turn off the camera by sliding the lens cover switch to the OFF position. 2. Lift the rubber tab to uncover the camera’s power adapter socket. 3. Plug the cable end of the power adapter into the socket. 4.
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Page 35: Connecting To A Computer
This chapter describes how to connect the camera to those computers. Connecting to a MACINTOSH Computer You can connect the DC40 camera to your Macintosh computer’s serial port. IMPORTANT: Use only the cable provided with the DC40 camera. - Page 36 4. Plug the unused end of the cable into the camera’s serial port after carefully lining up the notches. NOTE: Before you run the software provided with the camera, turn off AppleTalk and specify an external modem if your system has an internal modem.
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Page 37: Connecting To A Computer Running Windows Software
WINDOWS Software Your personal computer contains either a 9-pin or a 25-pin serial port. The cable supplied with the DC40 camera uses a 9-pin connector, therefore, you will need to use the adapter provided with the camera if you want to use a 25-pin serial port. -
Page 38: Maintenance
6 Maintenance General Guidelines – Keep the camera away from moisture and high temperatures. – If the outside of the camera needs to be cleaned, wipe it with a clean, dry cloth. Never use harsh or abrasive cleaners on it. –... -
Page 39: Cleaning The Light Sensors
Cleaning the Light Sensors The light sensors are located below the viewfinder on the front of the camera. Light sensors To clean the light sensors, rub the area gently with a soft, dry cloth. Storing the Camera Remove the batteries if the camera will not be used for an extended period of time. -
Page 40: Troubleshooting
7 Troubleshooting This chapter should help you resolve any problems you may encounter with your DC40 camera. If you cannot resolve a problem after reading through this information, refer to the “Getting Help” section at the end of this chapter. - Page 41 Part of a Picture Is Missing Cause Something was in front of the lens when the picture was taken. Picture Is Not Clear Cause The lens is dirty. The subject or the camera moved before the picture was taken. The subject was too close. The subject was too far away for the flash to be effective.
- Page 42 Nothing Happens when Shutter Is Pressed Cause The flash is recharging. The camera does not have room for another picture. Flash Does Not Work Cause Flash is not turned on. The batteries are low. Flash tube has burned out. Solution Look through the viewfinder and wait for the red light to turn off.
- Page 43 Picture Is Too Light Cause The flash was not needed. The subject was too close when the flash was used. Exposure setting needs to be adjusted. The light sensors are dirty. The light sensors are covered. January 1996 Solution Change to automatic flash by following the instructions in the “Setting the Flash Section”...
- Page 44 Picture Is Too Dark Cause The flash is not on. The subject was too far away for the flash to have an effect. The exposure is not appropriate for the lighting. The subject was in front of a bright light. Solution Turn on the flash as described in the “Setting the Flash”...
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Page 45: Getting Help
Getting Help If you have questions about the DC40 camera, the retailer from whom you purchased the camera may be able to answer them. Eastman Kodak Company provides retailers with technical information. You can also call 1–800–235–6325 for technical support between 9:00 a.m. -
Page 46: Appendix A Camera Specifications
Appendix A Camera Specifications Technical Type: Image size: Bit depth: Speed: Size Depth: 6.1 in. (155 mm) Width: 5.3 in. (135 mm) Height: 2.2 in. (55 mm) Weight 1 lb (0.5 kg) Operating Environment Temperature: Humidity: CCD still frame camera 756 x 504 high resolution 24-bit color With flash—pictures can be taken every 8 seconds... -
Page 47: Power Sources
Power Sources Batteries: Power Adapter: 4.5 V DC/1.75 A to 8.0 V DC/1.0 A Power Consumption Standby: Operating: January 1996 4 AA batteries—lithium, NiCad, or alkaline (3.6 V DC – 5.4 V DC) (surge protected) <500 mW <4.5 W... -
Page 48: Regulatory Information
Regulatory Information FCC Compliance and Advisory Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and 2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. -
Page 49: Canadian Doc Statement
Canadian DOC Statement DOC Class B Compliance—This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. Observation des normes-Class B—Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de la Classe B prescrites dans les règlements sur le brouillage radioélectrique édictés par le Ministère des... -
Page 50: Index
Index AC adapter, 24 connecting to camera, 30 using, 29–30 Automatic, flash setting, 11 Batteries, 24–28 charge level, 25 charging, 28 conditioning, 28 extending life of, 27 improving performance of, 27 installing in camera, 4–6 lithium, disposal of, 24 mixing types, 24 NiCad, 28 charging, 28 pictures in memory, when batteries are empty, 25... - Page 51 7 “waking,” 19 Canadian DOC statement, 45 Charging batteries, 28 Cleaning DC40 camera lens, 34 DC40 camera light sensors, 35 Components, camera, 3 Computer, connecting DC40 camera to, 31–33 Macintosh systems, 31–32 Windows systems, 33 Conditioning batteries, 28 January 1996...
- Page 52 DC40 camera, 1 activating, 19 back, 3 connecting to computer, 31–33 Macintosh systems, 31–32 Windows systems, 33 controls accessing, 8–10 activating, 9 selecting, 10 features, 1, 9–10 front, 3 installing batteries in, 4–6 maintenance, 34–35 cleaning lens, 34 cleaning light sensors, 35...
- Page 53 Erasing pictures in camera memory, 21–23 Exposure changing, 17–18 icon, 17–18 FCC compliance and advisory statement, 44 Features, 1 Flash does not work, 38 icon, 11–12 default setting, 11 off, 12 on, 13 setting, 11–13 automatic, 11 descriptions, 11–13 flash off, 12 flash on, 13 selecting, 11–13 Getting started, 2...
- Page 54 Information, additional, 41 Installing batteries in camera, 4–6 Introduction, 1 Lens DC40 camera, cleaning, 34 opening, changing exposure, 17–18 Light sensors, DC40 camera, cleaning, 35 Maintenance DC40 camera, cleaning light sensors, 35 for DC40 camera, 34–35 cleaning lens, 34 Managing pictures, 21–23 deleting pictures from camera memory, 21–23...
- Page 55 21 storing, 21 too dark, 40 too light, 39 transferring to computer, 31–33 Macintosh systems, 31–32 Windows systems, 33 Power adapter, 24 connecting to camera, 30 using, 29–30 Problems with DC40 camera, 36–41 Regulatory information, 44–45 January 1996...
- Page 56 Saving pictures in camera memory, 21 Serial communication cable, 31 Setting timer, 15–16 Shutter button, nothing happens when pressed, 38 Specifications, camera, 42–43 Storing DC40 camera, 35 pictures, 21 Taking pictures, 19–20 Technical support, 41 Timer icon, 14–16 default setting, 14 setting, 14–16...
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