Kodak DC210+ user manual

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____________________ Information in this document is subject to change without notice. © 1998 Dell Computer Corporation. All rights reserved. © 1998 Eastman Kodak Company. All rights reserved. Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Computer Corporation is strictly forbidden. Trademarks used in this text: Dell is a registered trademark and DellWare is a registered service mark of Dell Computer Corporation; Kodak is a registered trademark and KODAK DIGITAL

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6DIHW\,QVWUXFWLRQV When using your digital camera, always follow these basic safety precautions. $51,1* : 8 VH RI O VRQWUR F GMXV DWPHQWV RU XUHV FHG UR S RWKHU WKDQ WKRVH L VHF S ILHG LQ WKH N .GD R XQWW LRQDRFPH G \ PD HVXO UW QL SRVXUH [ H WR VRFN K O HOFWULFD H V UG ]D KD GRU DQ DQLO FKD PHF GV DU KD] Read and understand all instructions before using the camera. ‡ ‡ To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not immerse the digital camera in water or any other liquid. ‡ Never disass

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&RQWHQWV &KDSWHU ,QWURGXFWLRQ Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1 Camera Kit Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1 Digital Camera Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2 C

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Adjusting Camera Settings Using the Status Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4 Pictures Remaining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-5 Self-Timer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-5 Memory Card Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-6 Close Up. . . . . .

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&+$37(5 ,QWURGXFWLRQ Congratulations on your purchase of the new KODAK DIGITAL SCIENCE™ DC210 Plus Zoom camera that captures pictures digitally without the use of film. The camera connects to the serial port of your computer to transfer pictures. NOTE: The camera includes an infrared transceiver to use with computers that include an infrared port. )HDWXUHV The DC210+ camera provides the following features: ‡ 2X zoom lens (29 to 58 millimeters) to zoom in on subjects and a close-up option to

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‡ Memory card (installed in camera) ‡ AC adapter ® ‡ Four Kodak Photolife™ AA batteries ‡ Quick Reference card and this guide ‡ Serial cable ‡ Video output cable For information on using the memory card and power sources with the camera, refer to Chapter 2, “Operating the Camera.” 'LJLWDO&DPHUD6RIWZDUH Dell installed the following software on the hard-disk drive of your computer before ship- ping your computer system and camera: ‡ Picture Easy — Picture-processing software that allows you to

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%DFNRI&DPHUD viewfinder zoom Ready light mode dial LCD screen button button Do-It button button button %RWWRPRI&DPHUD battery door memory card eject switch tripod socket 6LGHRI&DPHUD memory card door serial connector video-out connector AC adapter connector 1-4 KODAK DIGITAL SCIENCE DC210 Plus Zoom Camera User’s Guide

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&+$37(5 2SHUDWLQJWKH&DPHUD This chapter describes basic camera operations, such as using batteries and the AC adapter, inserting and removing the memory card, and turning the camera on and off. This chapter also provides maintenance procedures for the camera. ,QVWDOOLQJ%DWWHULHV The DC210+ camera comes with four Kodak Photolife AA batteries. Standard 1.5-volt (V) alkaline, 1.5-V lithium, or rechargeable 1.2-V nickel cadmium (Ni-Cd) or nickel metal hydride (Ni-MH) batteries may be used.

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%DWWHU\8VDJH*XLGHOLQHV Battery life depends significantly on age, usage conditions, type, and brand. In general, dig- ital cameras are very demanding on batteries. In Kodak lab tests, Ni-MH rechargeable batteries delivered the best results in a variety of conditions. Ni-MH batteries are designed for high-demand devices like digital cameras, and they do not exhibit the memory effects seen with other rechargeable technologies. If you use alkaline batteries in your camera, obtain “photo-flash g

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To insert the memory card, perform the following steps: 1. Open the memory card door on the side of the camera. 2. Hold the memory card with the connecting end pointed at the camera. 3. Push the card all the way into the card slot and close the card door. To obtain additional memory cards for your camera, contact DellWare at 1-800-753-7201 in the U.S. or a Kodak dealer in the U.K. 7XUQLQJWKH&DPHUD2QDQG2II To turn the camera on or off, press the power button on the top of the camera. The gr

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To connect the AC adapter to the camera, perform the following steps: 1. Insert the AC adapter into the AC adapter connection on the side of your camera. AC adapter connection 2. Connect the other end of the adapter to a wall outlet. 3. Turn on the camera. NOTE: The battery icon does not appear on the status display when an AC adapter is used. &DULQJIRUWKH&DPHUD Clean the outside of the camera by wiping it with a clean, dry cloth. Never use harsh or abrasive cleaners or organic solvents on

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&+$37(5 7DNLQJ3LFWXUHV When the mode dial is set to Capture, the camera can perform the following functions: ‡ Capture a picture Preview pictures on the liquid crystal display (LCD) ‡ Delete a picture just taken ‡ ‡ Adjust the exposure Adjust some camera settings using the status display ‡ Each of these functions is explained in this chapter. 7DNLQJD3LFWXUH To take a picture, perform the following steps: 1. Set the mode dial to Capture. mode dial 2. Turn on the camera. 3. Center subject in

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3UHYLHZLQJD3LFWXUH You can use the LCD as a live viewfinder while in Capture mode. This function allows you to preview your picture before it is taken. NOTE: Preview significantly shortens battery life. To activate Preview, perform the following steps: 1. Set the mode dial to Capture. 2. Turn on the camera. 3. Press the Do-It button. The LCD displays the subject that is viewed from the viewfinder with the icons of acti- vated camera features. Template Exposure Lock icon icon Exposure C