Kodak DC210 Plus User Manual

KODAK DIGITAL SCIENCE ™ DC210 Plus Zoom/DC200 Cameras User’s Guide for the cameras, KODAK Installation Software, KODAK DC200/DC210 Mounter Softwa

1-4 Camera Back Camera BottomCamera SideViewfinderReady LightLCD ScreenDO-IT Mode DialZOOM / /(DC210 Only) Battery DoorCardTripod SocketEJECTCard Doo

2-122Capture Capturing a Picture When the Mode dial is set to Capture, the camera can perform the following functions: ✔ capture a picture ✔ preview

2-2 Take a Picture To take a picture: Preview You may also use the LCD as a live viewfinder while in Capture mode. This allows you to preview your p

2-32Capture Delete One Picture You may delete the picture that was just taken without leaving Capture mode. ☞ This delete feature is only availabl

2-4 Exposure CompensationThe camera’s exposure value (EV) can be adjusted from -2.0 to +2.0 EV in 0.5 EV increments while in Capture mode. A +1.0 adju

2-52CaptureExposure LockUse the Exposure Lock to take a sequence of pictures that require the same exposure. When this setting is activated, the came

2-6 Status DisplayThe Status Display, located at the top of your camera, allows you to view and change some camera settings. The following sections of

2-72CaptureSelf-Timer Activating the Self-Timer option creates a 10-second delay between the time you press the SHUTTER button and when the picture i

2-8 To insert a memory card: To remove a memory card:WARNING: Do not insert or eject a card when the Ready light is blinking. This may damage your pic

2-92CaptureTo turn on the Close Up setting: To cancel Close Up: press the CLOSE UP button again and the Close Up icon disappears from the Status Disp

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2-10 To change the Flash setting: To cancel the Flash setting: Flash setting returns to the default setting when the camera is turned off.Resolution R

2-112CaptureQuality You may set your camera to capture pictures in a Good, Better, or Best quality setting. The Quality setting indicates how much th

2-12 Batteries The DC200/DC210 comes with four AA batteries. Standard 1.5V alkaline, 1.5V lithium, or rechargeable 1.2V Ni-Cd or Ni-MH batteries may b

2-132CaptureBattery Usage GuidelinesAlways follow your battery manufacturer’s directions fully. Do not attempt to disassemble, recharge, short circui

2-14 Zoom ÑDC210 OnlyThe DC210 comes equipped with a 2X zoom lens that allows you to zoom in on your subject from Wide Angle (29mm) to TelePhoto (58mm

2-152CaptureGeneral Maintenance and Safety✔ To keep from damaging your DC200/DC210, avoid exposing it to moisture and extreme temperatures.✔ Clean th

3-13Review3ReviewWhen the Mode dial is set to Review, you may use the LCD to view the pictures stored on the KODAK DIGITAL SCIENCE Picture Card (memor

3-2 Delete One or All PicturesYou can delete one or all of the pictures on the memory card when in the Review mode.To delete a picture in Review mode:

3-33ReviewMagnify PicturesThe magnify feature allows you to view the current picture at 2x size on the LCD screen when in Review mode.To magnify a pi

iTable of Contents Table of Contents Chapter-Page Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3-4 Video OutThe video out feature on the DC200/DC210 allows you to connect the camera to a TV and view or run a slide show of the pictures from the m

4-144PreferencesPreferencesWhen the Mode dial is set to Preferences, the main Preferences screen appears on the LCD. Using the Preferences screen the

4-2 QualityThe Quality screen is used to set the picture quality to Best, Better, or Good. See “Quality” on page 2-11 for more information on picture

4-34PreferencesResolutionThe Resolution screen is used to set the picture resolution to High (1152x864) or Standard (640x480). See “Resolution” on pa

4-4 TemplateThe Template screen is used to select a creative border and/or logo that is added to your picture when the picture is captured. Once a pic

4-54PreferencesDate StampThe Date Stamp screen is used to record the date on your pictures.To turn on the Date Stamp:☞ The date stamp is only visible

4-6 File TypeThe File Type screen is used to select how the picture file is saved, in a FlashPix or JPG (default setting) format. Select a format that

4-74PreferencesQuickviewThe Quickview screen is used to turn the camera’s Quickview setting on or off. When you take a picture with Quickview on, the

4-8 Date and TimeThe Date and Time screen is used to set the camera’s date and time.To set the date and time:To reset: the Date and Time setting is ma

4-94PreferencesLCD BrightnessThe LCD Brightness screen is used to adjust the brightness of the LCD screen.To adjust the LCD brightness:To reset: the

iiReview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1 View Pictures . . . . . . . . . . .

4-10 Format Memory Card The Format Memory Card screen formats the memory card while it is in the camera. When a memory card is formatted it erases eve

4-114PreferencesVideo OutThe Video Out screen is used to set the camera’s video output format to NTSC or PAL. The video out format selected depends o

4-12 LanguageThe Language screen is used to select a language interface for the camera. When a specific language is selected, the LCD screens on the ba

4-134PreferencesAboutThe About screen is a view only screen that keeps a record of the camera’s use. While viewing the About screen, you can look-up

5-15Installation 5Installation SoftwareKODAK Installation Software (Installation software) quickly and easily installs the software included on the DC

5-2 The install window appears.4 Select the language you want to install.The Welcome window appears.5 Click on the NEXT button. 6 Read the agreement a

5-3Installation 5You are now ready to run the newly installed software. Detailed information on KODAK DC200/DC210 Mounter Software (chapter 7) and TW

6-166ConnectConnectWhen the Mode dial is set to Connect, the camera can communicate with your computer using a serial cable or infrared transceiver (D

iiiTable of Contents Memory Card Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-4Picture File Properties . . .

6-2 Serial Cable ConnectionThe camera can connect to a computer using the serial cable included in your camera package. In order to connect the DC200/

7-177 MounterMounter SoftwareKODAK DC200/DC210 Mounter Software (Mounter software) is an easy way to view, transfer, or delete pictures stored on the

7-2 OverviewMounter software uses the following icons:Using Mounter SoftwareMounter software allows you to open picture files into a software applicati

7-37 MounterTo transfer files:To exit Mounter software: select Close from the File menu. The Mounter Camera icon remains in the My Computer folder ev

7-4 Setting and Viewing PropertiesMounter software displays memory card, picture file, or camera information from the Properties window.Memory Card Pro

7-57 MounterPicture File Properties The General Info tab on the Picture File Properties window displays information about the current picture file. Y

7-6 Camera PropertiesThe Camera Properties window displays the Camera Settings and Capture tab cards.Camera Settings TabThe Camera Settings tab on the

7-77 MounterCaptureThe Capture tab on the Camera Properties window allows you to take a picture, and adjust the exposure and zoom settings, and adju

7-8 Communication SettingsThe Communications Settings window allows you to view and change the serial port and port speed settings while the camera is

7-97 MounterDelete The Delete window allows you to delete the pictures from the memory card. To delete a picture:1 Click on the Camera icon with the

ivWarranty & Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . warranty1 Warranty Time Period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

8-188TWAIN TWAIN SoftwareKODAK DC200/DC210 Digital Access TWAIN Acquire Software (TWAIN) for WINDOWS 95, WINDOWS 98, or WINDOWS NT is a special indust

8-2 Starting TWAIN Software 1 Connect the DC200/DC210 camera to your computer.See “Connect” on page 8-1.2 Open a TWAIN-compliant software (for example

8-38TWAINTransferring Pictures from DC200/DC210The DC200/DC210 needs to be turned on and connected to your computer to transfer pictures from the cam

8-4 To exit: click on the CLOSE button. Picture InformationThe Picture Information window displays information about the picture and camera settings w

8-58TWAINPreferences SettingsThe Preferences window allows you to change serial port and speed settings.If your computer does not recognize that the

9-199TroubleshootingTips and TroubleshootingCommunicating with the ComputerIf your computer cannot communicate with the camera you may need to adjust

9-2 PrintingYou may notice that the colors on your computer screen do not always match those in your documents or prints. This is because monitors and

9-39TroubleshootingTroubleshootingIf you are experiencing difficulties with your camera, check the following table for possible solutions. If the dif

1-111Getting Started Getting Started Congratulations on your purchase of the new KODAK DIGITAL SCIENCE™ DC210 Plus Zoom (DC210) or KODAK DIGITAL S

9-4 Windows-DC200/DC210 Camera CommunicationsProblem Cause SolutionComputer cannot communicate with the camera.Some Advanced Power Management utilitie

9-59TroubleshootingDC200/DC210 CameraProblem Cause SolutionReady light does not turn on and the camera does not work.Batteries are low or empty.Repl

9-6 DC200/DC210 CameraProblem Cause SolutionPart of the picture is missing. Something was blocking the lens when the picture was taken.Keep hands, fing

9-79TroubleshootingDC200/DC210 CameraProblem Cause SolutionPictures remaining number does not decrease.The image resolution does not take up sufficie

9-8 LCD MessagesMessage Cause SolutionNo Memory Card. There is no memory card inserted in the camera.Insert a memory card into the camera.Cannot read

10-11010AccessoriesAccessoriesSeveral accessories for the DC200/DC210 cameras can be purchased from your Kodak or computer dealer.AC AdapterAn AC adap

10-2 Memory CardsMemory Card ReaderMemory card readers transfer pictures up to 10 times faster from your memory card to your computer than standard se

10-310AccessoriesInkjet MediaThe KODAK DIGITAL SCIENCE Family of Inkjet Products provide consistently sharp, vivid color and text reproduction. All K

10-4 Camera BagInfrared Connection ÑDC210 OnlyThe DC210 camera can connect to a computer using an infrared transceiver connection. An infrared connect

11-111Help11Where to Get HelpHelp with your DC200/DC210 is available from a number of resources.Software HelpHelp with any software packaged with your

1-2 Package ContentsCamera SpeciÞcations ✔ DC200/DC210 camera with handstrap ✔ DC200/DC210 software CD ✔ user’s guide ✔ video output cable ✔ quick se

11-2 Customer SupportIf you have questions concerning the operation of Kodak software, or the DC200/DC210, you may speak directly to a customer suppor

11-3 Help11Country Help number FaxHungary 36-1-269-71-17 36-1-269-71-13 India 91-22-617-5823 91-22-617-6004Ireland 1-800-409391 44-131-458-6962Italy

Warranty-1WarrantyWarranty & Regulatory InformationWarranty Time PeriodKodak warrants the KODAK DIGITAL SCIENCE DC200 and KODAK DIGITAL SCIENCE DC

Warranty-2 LimitationsWARRANTY SERVICE WILL NOT BE PROVIDED WITHOUT DATED PROOF OF PURCHASE. PLEASE RETURN THE WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD WITHIN 30 DA

Warranty-3WarrantyApplication SupportFor application specific support, contact your reseller, systems integrator, software manufacturer, or dealer. Ho

Warranty-4 Regulatory InformationFCC Compliance and AdvisoryThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following

Index-1IndexINDEXAAbout, Viewing the 4-13AC Adapter, Connecting 10-1AccessoriesAC Adapter 10-1Battery Charger 10-3Camera Bag 10-4Infrared Connection 1

Index-2 Turning Close Up On and Off 2-8Zooming 2-14Capture Mode 2-1Capturing an Image See Taking a PictureCharger, Battery See AccessoriesClose Up Set

Index-3INDEXIInformationGetting 1Regulatory warranty4Infrared Connection See AccessoriesInfrared Sensor 6-1Inkjet Media See AccessoriesInserting a Me

1-31Getting Started Your DC200/DC210 Camera ☞ The illustrations throughout this user’s guide are of the DC210 unless otherwise stated. Camera Front

Index-4 Transferring to a Computer 7-2Picture Quality 2-11Setting 4-2Picture Resolution See ResolutionPicture Taking See Taking a PicturePictures Rema

Index-5INDEXTTaking a Picture 2-2Adjusting the Exposure 2-4Deleting the Current Picture 2-3Previewing the Image Before Taking the Picture 2-2Previewi