Kodak DCS Pro SLR-N 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 performing in-camera processing. The Raw
2. WINDOWS: The install window should appear. If not, double-click the file "launch.exe".
image may allow you to change resolution based on output needs and perform image
MACINTOSH: Double-click the CD-ROM icon on your desktop.
edits. (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
Lenses
in a variety of formats.
• Take special care attaching your lenses to your camera. Do not force.
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 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 must align with the point on the computer. EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY
Rochester, NY 14650 U.S.A.
• Do not use repeaters or cables exceeding 10 meters (10.9 yards). Doing so can damage
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D I G I T A L
Q U I C K S TA R T G U I D E
Q U I C K S TA R T G U I D E
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Front/Side/Top
Exposure Compensation button Hot Shoe
Flash latch
Flash Exposure Compensation
button Exposure Mode dial
C A M E R A Shutter Release button
Power switch PC Sync terminal
Sub-command dial
Lens Release button
Focus Mode selector
IEEE 1394 port
Video port
Battery slot
Remote Release accessory port
Digital Status LCD
Quickly access digital functions using Digital Status button
and Four-way switch.
Provides information as you review images.
Top Status LCD
Shutter speed/Exposure Bracketing bar graphs
Compensation value Aperture
Flash Exposure Compensation
Custom Setting
Exposure Compensation Battery power
Flexible Program Focus area
Flash Sync Mode Auto Exposure Bracketing
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Back/Side/Bottom 1. Power Your Camera
Using the KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Pro Battery
Exposure Mode dial Hot Shoe
Flash Sync button
Viewfinder eyepiece 1. Charge battery, if needed, by plugging in
Auto Exposure
the KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Pro
Bracketing button
Top Status LCD Charger/AC Adapter and inserting the
Image LCD battery.
LCD illuminator
Menu button
AE-L/AF-L button
Nav+ button
Main Command dial
HotKey button OK button
Cancel button
Digital Status button 2. Insert the charged battery into the
Four-way switch
battery slot on the camera and turn
Four-way switch lock
Delete button
the latch clockwise.
Tag/Record button
Vertical Shutter release
Digital Status LCD
Media door Using the KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS Pro DC Power Module
SD/MMC Card slot CF Card slot
Microphone
1. Insert the power module into the battery
slot on the camera and turn the latch
clockwise.
Viewfinder
Grid lines
2. Connect the DC cable to the power module
Reference circle
and Charger/AC Adapter.
(Center-Weighted metering)
3. Plug in the Charger/AC Adapter.
Focus brackets
(Spot metering area)
Flash Exposure Compensation
Focus Area
Exposure Compensation
Flash ready light
Focus indicator
Metering system
Exposure mode/Electronic
Shutter speed
analog exposure display/
Aperture
Exposure Compensation value
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Full
Power LED
Low
Charging LED
Insufficient
Latch
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