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Kodak Digital Science DC120 User Manual

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  • Page 1: Digital Camera

    Kodak Digital Science DC120 Zoom Digital Camera UserÕs Guide for camera and software...
  • Page 2 Kodak, Digital Science, and the ds monogram symbol are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company. FlashPixö is a trademark of Eastman Kodak Company. The FlashPix format is defined in a specification and test suite developed and published by Kodak in collaboration with Microsoft, Hewlett-Packard, and Live Picture.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Table of Contents ....... . i Getting Started ....... . 1-1 Package Contents .
  • Page 4 Kodak Picture Card ........2-26...
  • Page 5 TWAIN & Plug-in Access Software ....6-1 Installation ..........6-1 Camera Communication Settings .
  • Page 6 Mounter Software ......8-1 Installation ..........8-1 Camera Communication Settings .

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    The DC120 offers 2 megabytes (MB) of internal picture storage plus the convenience of a removable optional Kodak Picture Card, and an album feature to easily store and organize your pictures. Use the enclosed software packages to transfer, enhance, and save pictures from the DC120.

  • Page 8: Your Dc120 Camera

    Your DC120 Camera Camera Front Viewfinder Lens Camera Lens Auto focus Sensors Light Sensor *The Wide Angle and the TelePhoto buttons are also used to scroll through previously taken pictures when the pictures are viewed on the LCD screen. Wide Angle Button* Shutter Button TelePhoto Self-Timer...

  • Page 9: Camera Back

    Camera Back View Finder Ready Light SELECT ENTER Enter LCD Play-Stop Select Switch Camera Back - LCD Screen Up SELECT ENTER LCD Brightness Wheel Status Display LCD Screen VIEW MOVE • ERASE INFO Move-Erase View Info LCD Screen Up Battery Cover ALKALINE, LITHIUM, Ni-Cd.

  • Page 11: Using Your Dc120 Camera

    Using Your DC120 Camera Batteries The DC120 comes equipped with four AA batteries.You may use standard 1.5V alkaline, 1.7V lithium, or rechargeable 1.2V NiCad batteries. The power level of the batteries can be checked from the Status Display. See “Battery Status” on page 2-13 for details.

  • Page 12: Camera On/Off

    Remove the batteries if the DC120 will not be used for an extended period of time. This extends battery life and prevents camera damage from battery leaks or corrosion. Camera On/Off Camera On Camera Off CARD EJECT Place the battery cover over the batteries and flip-down the LCD screen.

  • Page 13: Status Display

    Status Display The Status Display allows you to view, select, and change the camera settings. The following sections offer detailed descriptions of Status Display settings. The DC120 must be turned on to view the Status Display. AutoFocus To select and change camera settings: SELECT ENTER Auto or Manual...

  • Page 14: Autofocus

    AutoFocus The DC120 has three focus settings: Auto Focus with multi-spot—measures the subject’s distance at three different locations in the scene and adjusts the focus to the closest distance. This is the default focus setting. Auto Focus with single-spot—measures the subject’s distance at the center location and adjusts the focus to that distance.

  • Page 15: Exposure

    Exposure The DC120 has four exposure settings: Auto Exposure—automatically adjusts the exposure. This is the default exposure setting. Auto Exposure-plus (+)—allows you to manually increase the exposure in half-stop increments up to two full stops. The Status Display indicates the level of increase when you scroll through the Auto Exposure-plus settings using the SELECT button.
  • Page 16 The Auto flash setting will not respond when using a Manual Exposure shutter speed of 1/250 to 1/500 seconds. Set the flash to Fill if a flash is needed at those shutter speeds. To change the Exposure setting: Turn the camera on and press the TAB button twice to highlight the Auto Exposure setting or three times to highlight the Manual Exposure setting.

  • Page 17: Flash

    Flash The DC120 is equipped with a built-in sensor flash with three settings: Auto—flash fires automatically whenever the Shutter button is pressed and the DC120 determines that there is not enough light to take a picture. This is the default setting. Fill—flash fires every time you press the Shutter button.

  • Page 18: Album

    Album The DC120 allows you to store pictures in one of 8 preset albums on the camera’s internal memory or up to 60 albums using an optional Kodak Picture Card. You can identify which album to store the picture in: before the picture is taken move it into an album after it is taken using the Change Album feature.

  • Page 19: Card Status

    No card inserted—pictures are saved to the camera’s memory. Card inserted—pictures are saved to the card’s memory. If a Kodak Picture Card is inserted into the camera and a picture is taken, the center of the icon blinks while the camera is processing the picture.

  • Page 20: Picture Quality

    Picture Quality The DC120 captures pictures using one of four Picture Quality settings. Setting Picture Quality Minimum number of Uncompressed Best Better Good Pictures include more detail using the Uncompressed or Best setting, but they will use more memory than the Better or Good setting. You can switch freely between the four settings when taking pictures.

  • Page 21: Self-Timer

    Self-Timer Selecting the Self-Timer icon creates a 10-second delay between the time you press the Shutter button and when the picture is taken. This allows you to include yourself in the picture. Self-Timer Off Self-Timer On To activate the Self-Timer: Turn the camera on.

  • Page 22: Pictures Remaining

    2-21 or the software chapters on how to move pictures from the DC120 to your computer. If the optional Kodak Picture Card is full you will not be able to take any more pictures. Remove the card and, if the camera memory is not full, you can take additional pictures.

  • Page 23: Battery Status

    —Batteries are fully charged. —Batteries need to be replaced soon. Pictures stored in the camera’s or Kodak Picture Card’s memory are not lost if the batteries are depleted. The DC120 may unexpectedly turn off if the batteries reach a low point and they will need to be replaced.

  • Page 24: Taking Pictures

    Press the Shutter button completely down to take a picture. There is a slight delay from when the Shutter button is fully depressed and when the picture is captured. The picture is stored in the camera’s or optional Kodak Picture Card’s memory.

  • Page 25: Using The Lcd Display

    Using the LCD Display Your DC120 comes equipped with a color Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) that allows you to quickview, preview, or review your pictures! Quickview The Quickview option allows you to view each picture moments after it is taken! To activate Quickview: SELECT ENTER...

  • Page 26: Preview

    Preview You may also use the LCD as a viewfinder to preview your subject before taking a picture. Using the preview option shortens battery life. To activate Preview: SELECT ENTER VIEW MOVE • ERASE INFO To Exit: Press the VIEW and MOVE-ERASE buttons again. The LCD momentarily displays a PREVIEW OFF screen.

  • Page 27: Reviewing Your Pictures On The Lcd

    The Album icon only appears when a specific album has been selected in the PLAY OPTIONS screen. A message appears if no pictures are in the camera’s or optional Kodak Picture Card’s memory. Press the VIEW button: once to view four pictures at once...
  • Page 28 Press the VIEW button three times. The PLAY OPTIONS screen allows you to view pictures: INFO in both the camera’s and/or optional Kodak Picture Card’s memory. not assigned to an album. assigned to albums. Selecting an album limits playback to pictures in that album.

  • Page 29: Moving Pictures Into Albums

    Moving Pictures into Albums The Change Album feature allows you to move previously taken pictures into albums on the DC120’s memory or the optional Kodak Picture Card. The camera does not have to be turned on to use the PLAY-STOP option.

  • Page 30: Moving Pictures To A Kodak Picture Card

    Kodak Picture Card and erases the picture from the camera’s memory. A Kodak Picture Card must be inserted to use the MOVE TO CARD option. SELECT...

  • Page 31: Erasing Pictures From The Dc120 Or Kodak Picture Card

    Erasing Pictures from the DC120 or Kodak Picture Card The ERASE display allows you to erase individual or all pictures from the DC120’s memory or the optional Kodak Picture Card. The camera does not have to be turned on to use the PLAY-STOP option.

  • Page 32: Info

    INFO Selecting the INFO button displays information about the currently selected picture on the LCD. The camera does not have to be turned on to use the PLAY-STOP option. You cannot take a picture when PLAY-STOP is on. SELECT ENTER VIEW MOVE •...

  • Page 33: Adjusting Lcd Brightness

    Adjusting LCD Brightness LCD Screen Up ALKALINE, LITHIUM, Ni-Cd. SELECT ENTER CARD EJECT LCD brightness wheel Automatic LCD Turn Off SELECT ENTER VIEW MOVE • ERASE INFO Play -Stop switch You may adjust the brightness of the LCD by turning the brightness wheel located at the bottom of the DC120.

  • Page 34: Zoom

    Zoom The DC120 comes equipped with a Wide Angle (38 mm) to TelePhoto (39 to 114 mm) lens TelePhoto button Wide button SELECT ENTER The camera’s default lens position is Wide Angle. All other lens positions are considered TelePhoto settings. Automatic Power Off If you are not using an AC Power Adaptor and your DC120 is idle for approximately 60 seconds, it automatically turns off.

  • Page 35: Optional Accessories

    Optional Accessories The following optional DC120 accessories are available from your Kodak dealer. Universal AC Adaptor, 8 VDC supply for use with Kodak digital cameras Kodak Digital Science Picture Card Flash Sync Cable for Kodak Digital Science DC120 Zoom Digital...

  • Page 36: Kodak Picture Card

    Refer to the card’s user’s manual for reformatting information. WARNING: Do not insert or eject a Kodak Picture Card when the Ready light is blinking, or when using the Move or Erase features. This may damage your pictures or camera.
  • Page 37 To remove a Kodak Picture Card LCD up ALKALINE, LITHIUM, Ni-Cd. SELECT ENTER CARD EJECT EJECT button Card door ALKALINE, LITHIUM, Ni-Cd. SELECT ENTER Flip-up the LCD screen. Open the card door. Press the EJECT button. The card partially slides out of the slot.

  • Page 38: General Maintenance And Safety

    General Maintenance and Safety To keep from damaging your DC120, avoid exposing it to moisture and extreme temperatures. Clean the outside of the DC120 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 39: Dc120 Specifications

    DC120 SpeciÞcations Picture Resolution—1.2 million pixels Lens—autofocus optical quality glass CCD Resolution—836,400 pixels Storage—2 MB internal Color—24-bit, millions of colors Sensitivity—ASA/ISO rating equivalent to 160 Flash—effective range wide: 2.3 to 16.4 ft. (0.7 to 5 m) tele: 2.3 to 10.8 ft. (0.7 to 3.3 m) Tripod Socket—1/4 in.

  • Page 41: Connecting The Dc120 To Your Computer

    Using DC120 with Your Computer Connecting the DC120 to Your Computer Macintosh DC 7V-8V If you have already installed the software included with the DC120, you are now ready to transfer the pictures from the camera to your computer using the appropriate software packages.

  • Page 42: Checking Serial Port Availability

    Each software included on the DC120 CD has an option to adjust the serial port and speed. Refer to the software chapters for further details or complete the following steps to adjust the settings using the Kodak Picture Transfer Application Software (Picture Transfer).

  • Page 43: Monitor Adjustment

    Macintosh If running software on a Macintosh computer or PowerBook, you may need to: turn off or disable AppleTalk, Express Modem, GlobalFax, and any loaded Speed RAM Doublers. specify an external or normal modem. run Extensions Manager on minimal if running Systems 7.5 or higher. Monitor Adjustment Your monitor display settings may need to be adjusted to view pictures from the DC120 camera.

  • Page 44: Printing

    To 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 45: Installation Software

    Kodak DC120 Mounter—view and copy DC120 picture files (.KDC format) to your computer. Mounter software treats the DC120 and optional Kodak Picture Card as a read-only disk drive. You must have Windows 95 to use this application. You will not be able to work simultaneously in Digital Access (TWAIN),...

  • Page 46: System Requirements

    System Requirements Windows Personal computer with 486/33MHz microprocessor minimum or Pentium Processor Windows 3.1 software or later, MS-DOS 6.0 or later, or Microsoft Windows 95 8 MB or more of RAM available, 12 MB recommended available serial port and CD-ROM drive Macintosh Power PC, Centris, Quadra, Performa, or other systems with a 68020 processor or better...

  • Page 47: Installing The Software

    Windows 3.1—choose RUN from the FILE pulldown menu. Windows 95—choose RUN from the START menu. Type the path to the drive that contains the CD and then the word “setup”. For example: d:\setup The Kodak DC120 Software Install window appears. Select your language. The Welcome window appears.
  • Page 48 Read the agreement and click the Yes button to accept the software license agreement. If you do not accept the license you will not be able to install the software. Select installation option: Typical—installs all software programs included on the CD. Custom—installs only the software that you select from the CD.
  • Page 49 It takes approximately two minutes to install all the software on most systems. Select the restart option and click the Finish button. If you have installed the Kodak DC120 Mounter software you must restart your computer.
  • Page 50 Macintosh Close all other applications before starting the Installation software. Place the DC120 CD into your CD-ROM drive. The DC120 Software Installer icon appears on your desktop. Double-click on the DC120 Software Installer icon. The DC120 Installation Software window appears. Click the Continue button.
  • Page 51 You are now ready to run the newly installed software by selecting the icons from your computer’s Program Folder. See the following chapters for detailed instructions on the software. Select installation option: Easy—installs all software programs included on the CD. Custom—installs only the software that you select from the CD.

  • Page 53: Picture Transfer Application

    Kodak Picture Transfer Application (Picture Transfer) software provides an easy way to manage pictures that are stored in the memory of your DC120 camera or optional Kodak Picture Card using your computer. You can do the following with Picture Transfer software:...

  • Page 54: Starting Picture Transfer Application

    Starting Picture Transfer Application Windows 95 - from the Start menu select Programs, open the KODAK DC120 group and select the Picture Transfer Software. Windows 3.1 - from the Program Manager, double-click on the Kodak Picture Transfer icon. Macintosh - from the KODAK DC120 folder, double-click on the Kodak Picture Transfer icon.

  • Page 55: Transferring Pictures From Dc120

    Get all Pictures from the Camera Get Selected Pictures from My Computer The Picture Selection window appears. Select the folder where the pictures reside: memory of your camera optional Kodak Picture Card Check Show thumbnail to preview the picture file.
  • Page 56 Select the picture file from the File Selection area. The picture file is highlighted. If Show thumbnail is checked a preview of the picture appears. You can also select albums which may contain multiple files. Click the Add to List button. The picture file is listed in the transfer window.
  • Page 57 Picture Transfer software allows you to work in other applications while the pictures are transferred.You are notified of transfer progress, completion, or error messages according to the options selected on the Preferences window. Verify the name of the folder where picture files should be transferred.

  • Page 58: Preferences Settings

    Preferences Settings The Preferences window is used to set camera communications, serial port and speed, and file conversion information. It also allows you to customize progress window options and notification options. To change Preferences settings: Click the Preferences button. The Preferences window appears.
  • Page 59 Field Descriptions Copy/Move—check “Delete Pictures from Source after Transfer” to erase the original pictures from the camera or computer after they are transferred. Communication—adjust camera type, port, and port speed if your computer does not recognize that the camera is attached and turned on. To decrease the amount of time it takes to transfer a picture file, increase the port speed.

  • Page 61: Installation

    TWAIN & Plug-in Access Software Kodak DC120 Digital Access Software (Access software), (TWAIN Acquire software for Windows and the Plug-in software for Macintosh), is a special industry-standard “language” that allows the DC120 camera to transfer pictures from your camera directly to your favorite TWAIN compliant or Plug-in compatible software, such as Adobe Photoshop.

  • Page 62: Starting Access Software

    Using DC120 with Your Open a TWAIN compliant software (for example, PhotoEnhancer software). Pull down the File menu and select TWAIN Source. Select Kodak DC120 Digital Access. Pull down the File menu and select TWAIN Acquire. The Access software main window appears.

  • Page 63: Overview

    Overview The following is the main window of Access software. More detailed information is offered in the following sections. Select appropriate button to retrieve pictures from your camera or computer Select appropriate button to rotate, enhance, or transfer pictures Select Preferences to change serial port or speed, display set up, or transfer resolution Take a picture with...

  • Page 64: Transferring Pictures From Dc120

    Take a Picture to use the camera when it is attached to the computer The Get Camera Pictures window appears. Select the folder where the pictures reside: memory of your camera optional Kodak Picture Card Check Show Thumbnail to preview the picture file.
  • Page 65 Select the picture file from the File Selection area. The picture file is highlighted. If Show Thumbnail is checked a preview of the picture appears. To select multiple files at one time, hold down the control or shift key and click on the picture files.
  • Page 66 The main Access software window reappears with your picture. If you selected multiple pictures, thumbnails of the pictures are displayed. If necessary, select the Rotate or Enhance buttons to adjust the picture. See “Rotating Your Picture” on page 6- 7 and“Enhancing Your Picture”...

  • Page 67: Picture Information

    Picture Information The Picture Info button displays information about the picture and camera settings when the picture was taken. You may not select or change any settings on the window. To display picture information: Click the Picture Info button. The Picture Information window appears and displays: Rotating Your Picture The Rotate button allows you to rotate your picture 90 to 180 degrees.

  • Page 68: Enhancing Your Picture

    Enhancing Your Picture The Enhance button corrects the color or lighting balance of your picture. To enhance your picture: Click the Enhance button. The Enhance window appears. Select the appropriate enhance option that best matches the lighting conditions when you took the picture: Auto White Balance Daylight/Flash Tungsten—use this option to improve...

  • Page 69: Preferences Settings

    Preferences Settings The Preferences window allows you to change connection setup, display setup, and transfer resolution settings. You must press the Apply button to activate any changes to the Preferences window. Changing Connection Setup If your computer does not recognize that the camera is attached and turned on, adjust the serial port and speed setting using the Connection Setup tab.

  • Page 70: Changing Display Setup

    Changing Display Setup You may customize your computer monitor setup using the Display Setup tab. To change the Display Setup: Click the Preferences button. The Preferences window appears. 6-10 Click the Display Setup tab. Adjust your monitor setup by changing the settings for: Monitor gamma White temperature Phosphor (red, green, blue)

  • Page 71: Changing Transfer Resolution

    Changing Transfer Resolution The Transfer Resolution tab allows adjustment of the picture’s resolution to preset settings (in pixels) during the transfer process. To change the Transfer Resolution: Click the Preferences button. The Preferences window appears. Click the Transfer Resolution tab. Select a preset pixel setting.

  • Page 72: Camera Functions

    Camera Functions The Camera Functions window allows you to review or reset camera settings from the Status LCD Function Setup or Other Camera Function Setup tabs while the DC120 is attached to your computer. You may also personalize albums using the Album Setup tab and erase pictures.

  • Page 73: Changing Camera Functions

    Changing Camera Functions The Other Camera Function Setup allows you to reset a limited number of camera settings. To change the Camera Function settings: Click the Camera Functions button. The Camera Functions window appears Album Setup The Album Setup tab allows you to personalize album names in the camera. To personalize an album: Click the Camera Functions button.

  • Page 74: Erasing Pictures

    Erasing Pictures The Erase Pictures button on the Camera Functions window allows you to delete pictures from the camera’s or optional Kodak Picture Card’s memory. To erase pictures: 6-14 Click the Erase Pictures button. The Erase Pictures window appears. Select the folder where the...
  • Page 75 Select the picture file from the File Selection area. The picture file is highlighted. If Show Thumbnail is checked a preview of the picture appears. To select multiple files at one time, hold down the control or shift key and click on the picture files.

  • Page 77: Photoenhancer Software

    Chapter 4 and select the PhotoEnhancer software option. Starting PhotoEnhancer Windows 95—from the Start menu select Programs, open the Kodak DC120 group and select PictureWorks PhotoEnhancer Software. Windows 3.1—from the Program Manager, double-click on the PhotoEnhancer icon.

  • Page 78: Overview

    Overview Main menu bar Name of picture file Picture viewing area Tool palette Brush...

  • Page 79: Transferring Pictures Into Photoenhancer

    Click on File and select Select TWAIN Source from the pulldown menu. The Select Source window appears Select Kodak DC120 Digital Access from the Select Source window. Click the Select button. Click on File and select TWAIN Acquire from pulldown menu.

  • Page 80: Editing Tools

    Editing Tools PhotoEnhancer’s editing Tool Palette automatically appears when the software is opened. Once you have opened your picture into PhotoEnhancer, use the selection tools and brushes, along with the editing options from the main menu bar, to edit your pictures. Hand—scrolls through a picture.

  • Page 81: Enhancing Your Picture

    Enhancing Your Picture PhotoEnhancer allows you to enhance your picture two ways. The Enhance pulldown menu options allows you to adjust your picture automatically in one easy step. Use By Example to see how your picture changes before the enhancements are applied. Enhancing in One Step The Adjust options include: Negate to apply a photographic negative effect to your picture.

  • Page 82: Enhancing By Example

    Enhancing by Example Open a picture file. Click on Enhance and select By Example from the pulldown menu. The Filter By Example window appears with a reduced version of the original picture in the upper right corner. The blue square controls the part of the picture that appears in the nine sample boxes.
  • Page 83 View the pictures in the sample box and click on the one you like best. Click the Apply button. The enhancement selected from the sample is applied to the entire picture. The sample boxes show the applied enhancement in various degrees. Experiment with the different enhancement options to find the best one for improving...

  • Page 84: Correcting For Lighting Conditions

    Your picture adjusts to compensate for a specific lighting condition. You can also adjust for faded colors, light or heavy shadows, or remove dot patterns. Optimize For indicates that the SmartPix values were set for the DC120 camera. Optimize For also supports other Kodak devices.

  • Page 85: Mounter Software

    Mounter Software Kodak DC120 Mounter software (Mounter software) is an easy way to manage pictures stored in the camera’s or optional Kodak Picture Card’s memory using your PC computer and Windows 95 software. You can view or transfer picture files to different locations on your computer using the My Computer or Explorer window options.

  • Page 86: Overview

    DC120 camera. Memory Card icon—displays picture files or albums stored in the optional Kodak Picture Card. Do NOT delete the album.ctl file on the optional Kodak Picture Card. Album icon—displays picture files stored in an album. Picture File icon—displays picture files with .KDC extensions.

  • Page 87: Transferring Pictures From Dc120

    The camera needs to be connected to your computer and turned on to access your picture files. The Status Display on the camera is replaced by the following screen. My Computer window Exploring - Kodak DC120 window Double-click on the My Computer icon. To open Mounter...
  • Page 88 Mounter software does not allow you to copy picture files or albums into the camera’s or optional Kodak Picture Card’s memory. You can only copy picture files from the camera’s or card’s memory into your computer.

  • Page 89: Setting And Viewing Properties

    You cannot change settings on this window. You must have an optional Kodak Picture Card inserted to view the Camera Card Memory Properties window. To open the Camera Memory Properties window: Click on the Camera Memory icon with the right mouse button.

  • Page 90: Picture File Properties

    Picture File Properties The General Info tab on the Picture File Properties window displays information about the current picture file. You cannot change any settings on this window. To open the Picture File Properties window: Click on the Picture File icon with the right mouse button. Select Properties from the popup menu.

  • Page 91: Album Properties

    Album Properties The General Info tab on the Camera Album Properties window displays information on the current album. You cannot change any settings from this window. To open the Camera Album Properties window: Click on the Album icon with the right mouse button. Select Properties from the popup menu.

  • Page 92: Camera Properties

    The General Info tab displays: Picture Quality and Flash setting Auto and Manual Exposure Mode setting Focus Mode Whether an optional Kodak Picture Card is inserted Number of pictures remaining that can be stored in the camera’s or optional Kodak Picture Card’s...
  • Page 93 Serial Port The Serial Port tab on the Camera Properties window allows you to view and change the serial port and port speed settings while the camera is attached to your computer. See the “Checking Serial Port Availability” section in Chapter 3 - with Your Computer for more detailed information.

  • Page 95: Troubleshooting

    If the difficulties persist, refer to Chapter 10 - to Get Help. Additional technical information is available in the Technical Tips Trouble.text document located in the DC120 or KODAK DC120 folder. Computer Monitor Problem The image on your monitor is jagged or inappropriately colored.
  • Page 96 Windows/DC120 Camera Communications Problem Camera does not respond after selecting camera options from the software. Cause Solution Some Advanced See the Power Power Management Management section utilities on laptops can of your laptop’s user turn off ports to save guide to disable this battery life.
  • Page 97 Macintosh/DC120 Camera Communications Problem Camera does not respond after selecting camera options from the software. Cause Solution Camera power is off. Slide the cover open to turn the camera on. Camera is not Connect serial cable to connected to serial camera and serial port.
  • Page 98 DC120 Camera Problem Ready light does not turn on and the camera does not work. Shutter button does not work. Camera does not turn on. Part of the picture is missing. Cause Solution Batteries are low or Replace the batteries. empty.
  • Page 99 DC120 Camera Problem Picture is too dark. Picture is too light. Stored pictures are damaged. Pictures remaining number does not decrease. Cause Solution Flash is not on or did Turn on the flash. See not go off. the “Flash” section in Chapter 2 - Your The subject is too far...
  • Page 100 DC120 Camera Problem Picture is not clear. Camera Memory Error appears on the LCD. Cause Solution The lens is dirty. Clean the lens. See the “Cleaning the Lens” section in Chapter 2 - Using Your Subject too close Stand at least 8 in. when taking picture away when taking pictures using Macro...
  • Page 101 Memory Card Problem The DC120 does not recognize your memory card. Status Display Codes Code which appears on the Status Display screen 11, 12, 13, or 14 Cause Solution The memory card may Memory cards must be not be ATA ATA compatible to compatible.
  • Page 102 Status Display Code Code which appears on the Status Display screen 30 or 31 E50, E51, and E52 Cause Solution A zoom drive position Turn the camera off. error. Wait 1 minute, and turn the camera on. If the error code still appears, the camera will need to be serviced.
  • Page 103 Status Display Code Code which appears on the Status Display screen EAO - AA E80 - 8F, E90, E91, EB1 - EB7 Indicates an error with EFO - FD Cause Solution Error on the optional Turn the camera off. memory card. Wait 1 minute, and turn the camera on.

  • Page 105: Where To Get Help

    510-855-2019; e-mail techsupport@pictureworks.com; America Online PWORKS TS; CompuServe 73661,112; url http://www.pictureworks.com/ Kodak DC120 Digital Access (TWAIN Acquire software for Windows systems and the Adobe Photoshop Plug-in software for Macintosh)—refer to the Customer Support, Faxed Information, or Online Services listing on the following pages.

  • Page 106: Online Services

    Contact Kodak via: World Wide Web—http://www.kodak.com/GO/DC120/ America Online—(keyword) KODAK CompuServe—GO KODAK Kodak Internet listserv—photo-cd@info.kodak.com; or ftp.kodak.com Faxed Information Kodak offers automated support for digital imaging products and services. Product information can be faxed to you by calling: U.S.—1-800-508-1531 Canada—1-800-295-5531 Europe—44-131-458-6962 U.K.—44-0-131-458-6962...
  • Page 107 Country Help number Argentina 541-808-3218 Australia 1-800-674-831 Austria 0-660-7348 Belgium 0800-72247 Brazil 0800-150000 Chile 54-1-808-3218 China–Shanghai 8621-64720888 China–Beijing 8610-63471155 Denmark 80-01-09-24 Egypt 20-2-394-2205 France 0800-90-6281 Finland 0800-117056 Germany 0130-82-54-02 Greece 00800-44125605 Hong Kong 852-2564-9777 Hungary 36-1-269-71-17 India 91-22-617-5823 Ireland 1-800-409391 Italy 1678-72-996 Japan...
  • Page 108 Country Help number Norway 800-1-1848 Philippines 63-2-810-0331 Portugal 351-1-4149-500 Russia 7-095-929-9166 Singapore 65-470-9875 South Africa 27-11-804-2852 Spain 900-98-4485 Sweden 020-793169 Switzerland 155-1034 Taiwan 886-2-893-8210 Thailand 66-2-271-3040 Turkey 90-216-342-3332 U.K. 0800-281487 Uruguay 54-1-808-3218 10-4 44-131-458-6962 63-2-816-6718 351-14194-321 7-095-929-9170 65-479-8397 27-11-804-5013 44-131-458-6962 44-131-458-6962 44-131-458-6962 886-2-895-1069...

  • Page 109: Warranty & Regulatory Information

    If the equipment does not function properly during the warranty period due to defects in either materials or workmanship, Kodak will, at its option, either repair or replace the equipment without charge, subject to the conditions and limitations stated herein.

  • Page 110: Limitations

    MISUSE, ABUSE; FAILURE TO FOLLOW KODAK'S OPERATING, MAINTENANCE OR REPACKAGING INSTRUCTIONS; OR FAILURE TO USE ITEMS SUPPLIED BY KODAK (SUCH AS ADAPTERS AND CABLES). KODAK MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED, OR OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE FOR THIS EQUIPMENT OR SOFTWARE.

  • Page 111: Application Support

    If the original packaging has been discarded or is not available, packing will be at the owner's expense. The repaired or replaced unit will be shipped from Kodak within five business days from the date of DC120 camera receipt at the service center.

  • Page 112: Regulatory Information

    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 113 AC Adapter 2-25 Accessories 2-25 Activating the Self-Timer Indicator 2-11 Adjusting LCD Brightness 2-23 Adjusting the Exposure 2-5 Album Changing Settings 2-8 Moving Pictures Into 2-19 America Online 10-2 Autofocus Settings 2-4 Automatic LCD Turn Off 2-23 Automatic Power Off 2-24 Batteries Installing 2-1 That Can Be Used 2-1...
  • Page 114 Focus Settings, See Autofocus General Maintenance and Safety 2-28 Help Options America Online 10-2 CompuServe 10-2 Customer Support 10-2 Fax 10-2 Kodak Internet Listserv 10-2 Online Services 10-2 Software 10-1 World Wide Web 10-2 Index-2 Including Yourself In the Picture 2-11 Indicator...
  • Page 115 Mounter Software Camera Communication Settings 8-1 Installation 8-1 Overview 8-2 Properties 8-5 Transferring Pictures 8-3 MOVE TO CARD Option 2-20 Moving Pictures Into Albums 2-19 To a Picture Card 2-20 Number of Pictures Remaining 2-12 Online Services 10-2 Optional Accessories 2-25 PhotoEnhancer Software 7-1 Correcting for Lighting Conditions 7-8...
  • Page 116 Mounter 8-1 PhotoEnhancer 7-1 Picture Transfer Application 5-1 TWAIN Acquire & Plug-in 6-1 Software Help 10-1 Kodak DC120 Digital Access 10-1 Kodak DC120 Mounter 10-1 Kodak Picture Transfer Application 10-1 PictureWorks PhotoEnhancer Software 10-1 Index-4 Specifications 2-29 Status Display 2-3...
  • Page 117 Viewing a Picture After Taking It 2-15 Viewing a Subject Before Taking a Picture 2-16 Viewing Information About the Picture 2-22 Warranty Application Support 3 How to Obtain Service 3 Limitations 2 Regulatory Information 4 Repair Coverage 1 Warranty Time Period 1 What’s included with the DC120 Camera 1-1 Windows/DC120 Camera...

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