Kodak DCS Pro SLR-C Quick Start Manual

8. Install and Use Included Software Tips - continued
Installing the Software Memory Card Management
• Format your memory card in your camera before taking pictures. This lets you use the
1. Insert the included software CD.
Recover feature to recover images that have not been deleted and overwritten.
• Consider saving your Raw images when saving JPEG images. You may perform image
2. WINDOWS OS: The install window should appear. If not, double-click the file "launch.exe".
edits if you have the Raw image file and also change the image's resolution based upon
MACINTOSH OS: Double-click the CD-ROM icon on your desktop.
your output needs. (See the User's Guide for saving Raw images in Advanced mode.)
3. Follow the instructions on the screens.
Battery Management
The following software is included. Refer to Help for each software application.
• To maximize your battery life, use the battery until it is low before recharging. (The battery
icon blinks on the Top Status LCD when the battery is low.)
KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Camera Manager
Use to capture images when your camera is connected to a computer. • Do not leave the battery in your camera when it is not in use. When the camera is turned
off, there is a small drain of battery power.
KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Photo Desk
Lets you open Raw images, perform DCS-specific image edits, then save the images in
Lenses
a variety of formats.
• Take special care attaching your lenses to your camera. Do not force the lens.
KODAK PROFESSIONAL Extended Range Imaging File Format Module
• Do not use incompatible lenses. See the User's Guide.
Lets you open ERI JPEG images directly into ADOBE Photoshop while reconstructing the
extended dynamic range/color gamut and allowing you to perform DCS-specific image
Strobes/Flash Units
edits.
• Only use flash units recommended for use with your camera.
KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS File Format Module
• Use of a radio slave for strobes is highly recommended to isolate your camera's flash
Lets you open Raw images directly into ADOBE Photoshop and other compatible software.
circuitry from the high-powered circuitry of your strobes.
• Use strobes with a trigger voltage less than 250 volts. Failure to do so could result in
inconsistent firing of the strobes or damage to your camera's circuitry.
Tips
• Use of a safe sync is recommended. It isolates your camera's flash trigger circuitry from
the high-powered circuitry of your strobes.
IEEE 1394 Communications Setup
• Be sure the orientation is correct when you connect the IEEE 1394 cable to the computer.
Connecting incorrectly can damage your camera or computer. The point on the 6-pin plug
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must align with the point on the computer.
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• Do not use repeaters and cables exceeding 10 meters (10.9 yards). Doing so can damage
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your camera or degrade performance.
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Front/Side/Top
Hot Shoe
D-Dial
Top Status LCD
AF Mode button
Shutter button
C A M E R A
Function button
C-Dial Metering Mode button
Camera Strap eyelet
PC Sync terminal
Depth of Field
Preview button
Coin cell battery slot
Lens Release button
IEEE 1394 port
Video port
Serial port
Battery slot
Remote Release Accessory port
Remote Control sensor
Digital Status LCD
Quickly access digital functions using Digital Status
button and Five-way Control.
Provides information as you review images.
Top Status LCD
Sound setting Aperture value
Shutter speed/ISO
Frame counter Remote control
Metering mode
AF mode
ISO
Exposure meter
Battery indicator
Auto bracketing
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Back/Side/Top 1. Power Your Camera
Microphone
Using the KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Battery
S-Dial
ISO button Diopter adjuster
Hotkey button 1. Charge battery, if needed, by plugging in
Mode selector the KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Charger/
AC Adapter and inserting the battery.
AE Lock button
Viewfinder
Menu button
Exposure Compensation/
Nav+ button
AF Zone button
Digital Status button Camera Strap eyelet
Cancel button
2. Insert the charged battery into the
Image LCD
Delete button
battery slot on the camera and turn
Digital Status LCD
OK button the latch clockwise.
Five-way Control
Tag/Record button
Vertical Shutter button
Media door CF Eject button
Card Busy LED
CF card slot
Media door latch
Using the KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Power Module
SD/MMC card slot
1. Insert the power module into the battery slot
on the camera and turn the latch clockwise.
Viewfinder
Crop lines for 8x10 format
2. Connect the DC cable to the power
Center Area metering
Autofocus zone module and Charger/Adapter.
3. Plug in the Charger/Adapter.
Exposure meter
Auto bracketing
Flash indicator
Focus indicator
Aperture value
Shutter speed AE Lock indicator
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Power LED
Full
Charging LED
Low
Insufficient
Latch
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