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- Page 1 KODAK PALMPIX Camera for the PALM m500 Handheld Series User’s Guide http://www.kodak.com/go/palmpix...
- Page 2 © Eastman Kodak Company, 2001 Kodak is a trademark of Eastman Kodak Company. HOTSYNC and PALMCONNECT are registered trademarks and PALM, the PALM logo and PALMPIX are trademarks of PALM, Inc. PALMPIX is used under license by Eastman Kodak Company. P/N 6B5476...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
1 Introduction ...1 PALMPIX Features...1 Camera Overview...2 2 KODAK PALMPIX Camera Software ... 5 On the KODAK PALMPIX Camera CD ... 5 Before You Begin ... 6 PALM HOTSYNC Technology... 6 Installing the Software ...7 Customizing the HOTSYNC Transfer Settings... 9 Changing the Transfer Settings on a PC ...10... - Page 4 Accessing JPEG Card Images with Your Computer... 12 Transferring Images from Computer to Card... 12 6 Getting Help ... 13 Software Help ... 13 Kodak Online Services... 13 Kodak Fax Support... 13 Telephone Customer Support... 14 Before You Call... 14...
- Page 5 Telephone Numbers...14 7 Appendix ...17 PALMPIX Camera Specifications ...17 PALMPIX Camera Tips ... 19 Camera Safety and Maintenance... 19 Warranty ... 20 Limited Warranty... 20 Limited Warranty Coverage ... 20 Limitations... 20 Your Rights...21 Outside the United States ...21 Regulatory Information...22 FCC Compliance and Advisory...22 Canadian DOC Statement ...
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Page 7: Introduction
Introduction Congratulations on purchasing the KODAK PALMPIX Camera (PALMPIX Camera) for the PALM m500 Handheld Series, the camera that turns your PALM Handheld into a digital camera. Install the software from the KODAK PALMPIX Camera CD before you begin using your camera. -
Page 8: Camera Overview
Camera Overview Camera Installed on Handheld Camera lens Camera Viewfinder (Handheld display) Chapter 1 Back of handheld Zoom Camera back Shutter button (Date Book) -
Page 9: Camera Front View
Camera Front View Page mode - use to photograph a full page (approximately 19 inches, 48 cm) Business card mode - use to photograph business cards- (approximately 6 inches, 15 cm) Chapter 1 Portrait - use for mid-range shots (2 to 12 feet, .6 to 3.6 m) Landscape - use for full-range shots... -
Page 10: Camera Top View
Chapter 1 Camera Top View Latches - use to secure the camera to the handheld... -
Page 11: Kodak Palmpix Camera Software
On the KODAK PALMPIX Camera CD The following applications are included on the PALMPIX Camera CD, supplied with your camera. You must install the KODAK PALMPIX Image Capture Application and PALMPIX Conduit before you can capture images and transfer them from your PALM Handheld to the computer. -
Page 12: Before You Begin
Chapter 2 Before You Begin Before you install the KODAK PALMPIX Software, make sure you have installed the PALM Desktop software that was provided with your PALM Handheld, and that you can perform a HOTSYNC operation with the PALM Handheld to your computer. -
Page 13: Installing The Software
Installing the Software On your computer, exit all software programs. Place the KODAK PALMPIX Camera CD into the CD-ROM drive. If the CD does not start automatically: On a PC—from the Start menu, select Run. In the text box, enter the CD drive letter:\setup.exe. - Page 14 Select your PALM Handheld user name (if asked) when prompted. NOTE: If multiple PALM Handheld users share your computer, install the KODAK PALMPIX Software separately for each user, selecting the appropriate user name when prompted. After the software is installed on the computer, perform a HOTSYNC operation to transfer the PALMPIX Software onto the PALM Handheld.
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Page 15: Customizing The Hotsync Transfer Settings
MACINTOSH Computer: JPEG, PICT Save Pictures Here On a PC: C:\KODAK Pictures\ PalmPix\username C:\Palm\username\ PalmPix User-specified directory On a MACINTOSH computer: KODAK Picture Folder Palm User Directory User-specified Chapter 2 System Default Handheld overwrites desktop Not checked Checked JPEG JPEG... -
Page 16: Changing The Transfer Settings On A Pc
Conduit’s Custom Window. NOTE: For information about the Conduit windows, refer to the guides that came with the PALM Handheld. Select KODAK PALMPIX, then click Change. On the Change HotSync Action window, select the desired image transfer option. Click Advanced. -
Page 17: Changing The Transfer Settings On A Macintosh Computer
NOTE: For information about the Conduit windows, refer to the guides that came with the PALM Handheld. Select HotSync (with your user name), then Conduit Settings. Select KODAK PALMPIX Camera. Click Change Settings. Click Advanced. In the Advanced PalmPix Actions window, select the options you want, then click Done. -
Page 19: Using Your Palmpix Camera
PALM Handheld screen becomes the viewfinder Connecting the Camera For the camera to work, it must be connected to a PALM m500 Handheld series that has the PALMPIX Image Capture Application installed. When the camera is connected, the lens faces away from the back of the PALM Handheld. -
Page 20: Releasing The Camera
Releasing the Camera CAUTION: Do not remove the camera during a picture transfer. Doing so may cause you to lose picture data or information. Starting the PALMPIX Image Capture Software Connect the camera and turn on the PALM Handheld. Tap the Applications button the Image List screen. -
Page 21: Using Your Camera
Using Your Camera NOTE: The PALMPIX Camera is powered by the PALM Handheld and does not require batteries. Chapter 3 A. Select a picture resolution—tap the icon before you take a picture: 320 x 240 resolution—use when you will view your pictures online, or when you need extra space for picture-taking. - Page 22 Chapter 3 D. Set the lens focus position—rotate the focus ring to the correct position. See Focusing the Camera, page E. Use the zoom—press the up Zoom button (Scroll-up button) to magnify the picture up to 2x (2x is displayed on the screen).
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Page 23: Focusing The Camera
Focusing the Camera To focus the camera, turn the lens to any of the predefined focus positions. Three focus positions are denoted by icons—Macro, Portrait and Landscape. Two focus modes are marked by indentations. Page focus mode Business Card focus mode Icon Position/ Distance Mode... -
Page 24: Taking Pictures
Taking Pictures When the PALMPIX Software is running on the PALM Handheld, the Date Book button becomes the camera Preview/Shutter button. Shutter button Holding the PALM Handheld horizontally with the buttons to the right, produces a typical print format. If the self-timer is activated, the PALM Handheld beeps for ten seconds, then beeps faster just before the picture is taken. -
Page 25: Taking Close-Up Pictures
Taking Close-Up Pictures For the sharpest close-up pictures, position your camera 4 inches (10 cm) away from the subject. To make sure that you’re exactly 4 inches (10 cm) away, use your PALM Stylus. Chapter 3 Connect the camera to the PALM Handheld, then tap the Applications button. -
Page 26: Photographing A Business Card
Photographing a Business Card Keep track of all those business cards you received by photographing them and storing them on your PALM Handheld. Follow these steps for a sharp picture of a business card (2 x 3.5 inches, 5 x 9 cm). Business Card Focus... -
Page 27: Photographing A Full Page
Photographing a Full Page Capture a full page of information by using the Page mode. (For 8.5 x 11 inch or A4 paper.) Page focus mode Chapter 3 Set the lens to the Page focus mode. (From the Portrait position, turn the lens counterclockwise to the first click.) Click the Preview/Shutter (Date Book) button once to turn on the Preview mode. -
Page 29: Working With Your Pictures
Working With Your Pictures Selecting and Viewing Pictures When you start the PALMPIX Image Capture Application, the Image List appears. The Image List contains all the pictures that are stored on the handheld. For each picture, the name plus the date and time the picture was taken appear. -
Page 30: Renaming Pictures
Renaming Pictures Deleting Pictures To delete one or more pictures—With the image list displayed, select each file to delete, then tap Menu prompted, tap Yes to delete the pictures. To delete the picture you are viewing—With the picture displayed, tap ®... -
Page 31: Transferring Pictures To Your Computer
Transferring Pictures To Your Computer The PALMPIX Image Capture Application uses PALM HOTSYNC Technology to transfer pictures from the PALM Handheld to your computer. HOTSYNC button NOTE: To transfer pictures from your handheld to the MMC/SD card, see Storing Pictures on an Expansion Card, page Chapter 4 Exit the PALMPIX Image Capture Application and disconnect the camera from the PALM... -
Page 32: Specifying The Pictures To Transfer
Specifying the Pictures to Transfer Only pictures included in the Upload List are transferred to the computer. When you take a picture, it is added automatically to the Upload List. You can add or remove pictures from the Upload List before you transfer them. Chapter 4 With the Image List displayed, tap Menu ®... -
Page 33: Beaming Pictures To Another Handheld
Beaming Pictures to Another Handheld You can beam your pictures to another PALM Handheld via the IR port. The receiving handheld must have KODAK PALMPIX Software installed, and must be at its home screen when receiving. You can beam only one picture at a time. -
Page 34: Converting Images On Your Handheld
For more information, refer to the guides that came with the PALM Handheld. If you delete the KODAK PALMPIX Image Capture Software from the PALM Handheld, the pictures are also deleted. -
Page 35: Working With An Expansion Card
Working With an Expansion Card To free up space on your PALM Handheld, you can store pictures on an expansion card by copying or moving them from the handheld. Also, when you convert PALMPIX images on the handheld to JPEG format, the converted images are written to the expansion card. -
Page 36: Storing Pictures On An Expansion Card
Storing Pictures on an Expansion Card Pictures moved or copied using the following procedure are stored in PPX format on the card. You will store most pictures this way. Chapter 5 Insert the MMC/SD card into the PALM Handheld. See the back of the handheld for how to insert the card correctly. -
Page 37: Viewing Pictures On A Card
Viewing Pictures on a Card Chapter 5 With the Image List displayed, tap ® ® Options The Directory window appears. Tap Palmpix or JPEG. Tap OK to view the list. The card list of PPX or JPEG pictures appears. Unlike the Image List, it contains all the PPX or JPEG pictures stored on the card, displaying the name, date and time when the image was copied... -
Page 38: Using A Computer To Access Pictures On The Card
If you have an MMC/SD card reader, you can view, transfer or convert pictures that are stored on the memory card on your computer. You must install the KODAK PALMPIX Image Conversion Application on your computer before you can view the pictures. You then use the Image Conversion Application to convert your pictures to a viewable format (JPEG, BMP, or PICT). -
Page 39: Converting Ppx Pictures On A Macintosh Computer
In the right pane, select the folder in which to store the pictures. Click the right arrow button to start the conversion. Messages appear during conversion. Click OK when the Completed Successfully message appears. Converting PPX Pictures on a MACINTOSH Computer With the MMC/SC card reader connected to your computer, insert the expansion card into the card reader slot. -
Page 40: Accessing Jpeg Card Images With Your Computer
If desired, check the Open folder after conversion. Click Convert to start the conversion. Messages appear during conversion. Click OK when the Completed Successfully message appears. Accessing JPEG Card Images with Your Computer When the MMC/SD card is inserted into the card reader, your computer views the card as it would any other storage device. -
Page 41: Getting Help
Getting Help If you need help with your KODAK PALMPIX Camera, it is available from a number of resources: Software application online help Product information by fax Place of purchase Software Help Help with any software application packaged with your camera can be obtained from the online help provided with the application. -
Page 42: Telephone Customer Support
Telephone Customer Support If you have questions concerning the operation of KODAK software or the camera, you may speak directly to a customer support representative. Before You Call Before you call to speak to a customer support representative, please have the... - Page 43 Outside the U.S.—calls are charged at National Rate. If the number for your location is not listed, please check the following URL for the most current number. http://www.kodak.de/include/internaltion.shtml Africa Australia Austria/Osterreich Belgium/Belgique Brazil Canada Caribbean Islands China Chile Denmark/Danmark Ireland/Eire...
- Page 44 Portugal Spain/Espana Sweden/Sverige Switzerland/Schweiz/Suisse International Toll Line International Toll Fax Number +44 131 4586962 Chapter 6 021 415 4125 91 749 76 53 08 587 704 21 01 838 53 51 0870 2430270 +44 131 4586714...
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Page 45: Appendix
Appendix PALMPIX Camera Specifications Camera Specifications Imager VGA resolution Image quality settings Color Picture file format (via Conduit) Lens, fixed focus Shutter speed Exposure Chapter 7 SVGA, 800 x 600 CMOS image sensor, user selectable to 640 x 480 (VGA) or 320 x 240 (1/4 VGA) Best 800 x 600=480,000 pixels... - Page 46 Camera Specifications Self-timer Power Automatic shut down Interface Picture storage (at 640 x 480) Picture storage (at 800 x 600) PALMPIX application storage Picture transfer Dimensions (w x d x h) Dimensions (w x d x h) Weight Operating temperature Certifications Warranty Chapter 7...
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Page 47: Taking Pictures
PALMPIX Camera Tips To keep your PALM Handheld updated with the most current KODAK PALMPIX Software, visit us on the Web at Improve your pictures by adjusting the available light or by changing the light source. This is especially true under older fluorescent lighting. -
Page 48: Warranty
Limitations Request for Warranty service will not be accepted without proof of date of purchase, such as a copy of the original dated KODAK digital camera or accessory sales receipt. (Always keep the original for your records.) This warranty does not apply to the battery(s) used in digital cameras or accessories . -
Page 49: Your Rights
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. -
Page 50: Regulatory Information
Chapter 7 Regulatory Information FCC Compliance and Advisory 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 51: Canadian Doc Statement
Chapter 7 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. Obervation 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 redioélectrique édictés par le Ministère des Communications du Canada. - Page 53 beaming pictures 5 BMP images converting to 10 business cards 20 camera connecting 13 disconnecting 14 features 1 focus 17 front view 2 inserted on handheld 2 resolution 15 taking picture 18 timer 15 top view 3 using 15 zoom 16 card reader 10 close-up pictures 19 compliance...
- Page 54 5 installing software 7 JPEG images accessing with computer 12 converting to from computer converting to from handheld Chapter KODAK software getting help 13 macro setting 19 MultiMedia Card 7 PALMPIX conduit 5 photographing a page 21 business cards 20...
- Page 55 2 resolution 15 Secure Digital card 7 selecting pictures 1 self-timer 15 service and support fax numbers 13 Kodak web site 13 telephone numbers 14 software 5 getting help 13 installing 7 stating Image Capture 14 storing pictures...