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Kodak Digital Science(TM)
DC40 camera
User’s Guide
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Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 About the Kodak Digital Science(TM) DC40 camera . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1 Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Checking Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Waking the Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Taking Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Managing Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Storing Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Erasing Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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7 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Problems and Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Appendix A Camera Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Introduction About the Kodak Digital Science(TM) DC40 camera The Kodak Digital Science(TM) DC40 camera (DC40 camera) allows you to capture images and then quickly transfer the images to your computer so that you can save or manipulate them using image editing software. Features The DC40 camera is very easy to use and offers the following features: – flash settings – timer settings – exposure settings – energy saving “sleep” mode – built-in lens cover – your choice of battery or power adapter a
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1 Getting Started Checking Package Contents As you unpack your new DC40 camera, make sure the following items are included: – 1 DC40 camera – 4 lithium batteries – 1 serial cable for use with Macintosh computers – 1 serial cable for use with Windows computers – 1 warranty registration card – 1 9-pin adapter for a 25-pin serial port –1 Kodak Digital Science (TM) Digital Camera Reference CD – 1 camera software application kit January 1996 2
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Parts of the Camera The camera components are shown below. Front Hand strap Shutter button On/Off switch (Lens cover switch) Battery compartment Lens Power adapter connection Viewfinder and serial port compartment Flash Light sensors Timer light Back Viewfinder eye piece Hand strap Feature button Display Select button NOTE: Although not shown in the illustrations, a standard tripod mount is located on the bottom of the camera. January 1996 3
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Installing the Batteries Four lithium batteries come with your DC40 camera, however, you can also use rechargeable NiCad or AA alkaline batteries. This section describes how to install the batteries. Refer to Chapter 3, Using Batteries, for more information about battery use. WARNING: Mixing battery types in the camera may cause a fire or explosion. Install only batteries of the same type at one time. 1. Push firmly on the battery compartment cover in the direction of the arrow. The cover
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An illustration at the bottom of the battery compartment indicates the position for the top and bottom pairs of batteries. 2. Adjust the battery removal ribbon so that it rests on the bottom of the battery compartment. Battery removal ribbon 3. Insert the bottom pair of batteries with the positive ends (the ends with a bump) toward the front of the camera. January 1996 5
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As you are installing each battery, first insert the negative (flat) end into the recessed area toward the back of the camera, and then push the positive end into place. NOTE: The batteries fit snugly. 4. Insert the top pair of batteries with the positive ends (the ends with a bump) toward the back of the camera. As you are installing each battery, first push the negative (flat) end against the metal tab toward the front of the camera, and then push the positive end into place. 5. Place the batt
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Turning the Camera On and Off To turn on the camera: – Push the lens cover switch toward the ON symbol . The lens will be uncovered, the camera will beep, and the feature control icons will appear in the display. To turn off the camera: – Push the lens cover switch away from the ON symbol . The lens cover will move back in place and the feature control icons will disappear from the display. January 1996 7
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2 Using the Camera Before you begin taking pictures, you should become familiar with the camera controls so you can make feature choices. The following sections describe how to use the controls. Camera feature selections are made through the controls on the camera’s display. All controls revert to their default settings when the camera is turned off and on again. Settings remain in place, however, when the camera is wakened from its inactive state. Refer to the “Waking the Camera” section of th
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Moving Between Features The Current Feature Marker is a symbol that appears above the feature icons in the display. It indicates the feature for which you can make option selections. Current feature marker Feature button The Feature button moves the Current Feature Marker from one feature control icon to the next. To make an icon the active feature: – Press the Feature button until the Current Feature Marker appears above the icon for the feature you want. January 1996 9
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Making Feature Selections Once the Current Feature Marker is positioned above the feature you want to change, you can use the Select button to choose the feature’s setting. Select button – Press the top or bottom of the Select button to display the various settings available for the current feature. The action taken when you press the top versus the bottom portion of the Select button depends on the feature. For more information, refer to the instructions for setting individual features. Januar
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Setting the Flash The effective range for the flash is between four and nine feet. In order for the flash to have an impact on the picture, make sure you are between four and nine feet away from the subject. The Flash icon allows you to change flash settings. Flash Setting Descriptions The three flash settings are described below. Automatic Flash With this setting, the camera determines whether or not the flash should be used based on the existing light. This is the default setting. To use au
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Flash Off With this setting the flash is not used even when existing light is dim. To turn off the flash: 1. Press the Feature button until the Current Feature Marker appears above the Flash icon if it is not already positioned there. 2. Press the Select button until the icon appears next to the Flash icon. January 1996 12
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Flash On With this setting, the flash is used even when existing light is bright. To turn on the flash: 1. Press the Feature button until the Current Feature Marker appears above the Flash icon if it is not already positioned there. 2. Press the Select button until the icon appears to the right of the Flash icon. January 1996 13
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Setting the Timer The timer allows you to specify the period of time that the camera should wait after the shutter button is pressed before taking a picture. You can set the timer and then move in front of the camera so you can be in the picture. The Timer icon allows you to change timer settings. Timer Setting Descriptions The three timer settings are described below. No Wait With this setting, the camera takes the picture as soon as the shutter button is pressed. This is the default setting.
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Ten Seconds With this setting, the camera waits ten seconds after the shutter button is pressed before taking pictures. When you press the shutter button, the red timer indicator on the front of the camera illuminates for eight seconds, then blinks for two seconds. At ten seconds, the picture is taken. To set the timer to ten seconds: 1. Press the Feature button until the Current Feature Marker appears above the Timer icon . 2. Press the Select button until the “10” icon appears to the right of
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Twenty Seconds With this setting, the camera waits twenty seconds after the shutter button is pressed before taking pictures. When you press the shutter button, the red timer indicator on the front of the camera illuminates for eighteen seconds, then blinks for two seconds. At twenty seconds, the picture is taken. To set the timer to twenty seconds: 1. Press the Feature button until the Current Feature Marker appears above the Timer icon . 2. Press the Select button until the “20” icon appears t
