Kodak Digital Science DC120 User Manual

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Summary of Contents

Page 1 - Digital Camera

Kodak Digital Science DC120 Zoom Digital Camera UserÕs Guide for camera and software

Page 3 - Contents

9-6 DC120 CameraProblem Cause SolutionPicture is not clear. The lens is dirty. Clean the lens. See the “Cleaning the Lens” section in Chapter 2 - Usin

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9-79TroubleshootingMemory CardProblem Cause SolutionThe DC120 does not recognize your memory card.The memory card may not be ATA compatible.Memory c

Page 5 - Table of Contents

9-8 Status Display CodeCode which appears on the Status Display screenCause Solution30 or 31 A zoom drive position error.Turn the camera off. Wait 1 m

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9-99TroubleshootingStatus Display CodeCode which appears on the Status Display screenCause SolutionEAO - AA Error on the optional memory card.Turn t

Page 8 - Your DC120 Camera

10-1Get Help10Where to Get HelpHelp with your DC120 is available from a number of resources.Software HelpHelp with any software packaged with your DC1

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10-2 Online ServicesContact Kodak via:World Wide Web—http://www.kodak.com/GO/DC120/America Online—(keyword) KODAKCompuServe—GO KODAKKodak Internet lis

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10-3Get Help10Country Help number FaxArgentina 541-808-3218Australia 1-800-674-831 61-3-9353-2488Austria 0-660-7348 44-131-458-6962 Belgium 0800-722

Page 11 - DC120 Camera

10-4 Country Help number FaxNorway 800-1-1848 44-131-458-6962 Philippines 63-2-810-0331 63-2-816-6718 Portugal 351-1-4149-500 351-14194-321Russia 7-09

Page 12 - Camera On/Off

Warranty-1WarrantyWarranty & Regulatory InformationWarranty Time PeriodKodak warrants the Kodak DC120 camera (excluding the batteries) to be free

Page 13 - Status Display

2-12Using Camera Using Your DC120 Camera Batteries The DC120 comes equipped with four AA batteries.You may use standard 1.5V alkaline, 1.7V lithium,

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

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

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

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Index-1IndexINDEXAAC Adapter 2-25Accessories 2-25Activating the Self-Timer Indicator 2-11Adjusting LCD Brightness 2-23Adjusting the Exposure 2-5, 2-6A

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Index-2 Editing (continued)Lighten 7-4Magic Wand 7-4Polygon 7-4Rectangle 7-4Red Eye 7-4Sharpen 7-4Smooth 7-4Sphere 7-4Zoom 7-4Enhancing Your PicturesB

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Index-3INDEXMounter SoftwareCamera Communication Settings 8-1Installation 8-1Overview 8-2Properties 8-5Transferring Pictures 8-3MOVE TO CARD Option 2

Page 20 - Picture Quality

Index-4 SSaving Your Pictures 7-8Selecting Camera Settings 2-3Self-timer Indicator 2-11Activating 2-11Service, How to Obtain 3SettingsAdjusting the Ex

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Index-5INDEXVViewing a Picture After Taking It 2-15Viewing a Subject Before Taking a Picture 2-16Viewing Information About the Picture 2-22WWarrantyA

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2-2 ☞ 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

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2-32Using Camera Status Display The Status Display allows you to view, select, and change the camera settings. The following sections offer detaile

Page 24 - VIEW INFOMOVE • ERASE

2-4 AutoFocus The DC120 has three focus settings:To set and lock in the focus, while taking a picture, press the Shutter button half-way down.The

Page 25 - Using the LCD Display

2-52Using Camera Exposure The DC120 has four exposure settings:A longer exposure time may reduce picture clarity. The default lens position is Wid

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2-6 ☞ 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 i

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2-72Using Camera Flash The DC120 is equipped with a built-in sensor flash with three settings: ☞ The Auto flash setting will not respond when using

Page 28 - ✔ not assigned to an album

2-8 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

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2-92Using CameraCard Status The Card Status icon changes automatically to indicate if there is an optional Kodak Picture Card inserted in the DC120.

Page 30 - MOVE ALL

Kodak, Digital Science, and the ds monogram symbol are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company. FlashPixö is a trademark of Eastman Kodak Company. The

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2-10 Picture Quality The DC120 captures pictures using one of four Picture Quality settings.Pictures include more detail using the Uncompressed or Bes

Page 32 - 2 Press the INFO button

2-112Using CameraSelf-Timer Selecting the Self-Timer icon creates a 10-second delay between the time you press the Shutter button and when the pictur

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2-12 Pictures Remaining The Pictures Remaining icon changes automatically to indicate the following:✔ Focus distance of camera, while in Macro mode✔ A

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2-132Using CameraBattery Status The battery power level is indicated on the Status Display using the following icons.The DC120 may unexpectedly turn

Page 35 - DC 7V-8V

2-14 Taking PicturesThe green Ready light and the Pictures Remaining number on the Status Display blinks rapidly as the DC120 processes the picture. T

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2-152Using CameraUsing the LCD DisplayYour DC120 comes equipped with a color Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) that allows you to quickview, preview, or r

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2-16 PreviewYou may also use the LCD as a viewfinder to preview your subject before taking a picture.☞ Using the preview option shortens battery life.T

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2-172Using CameraReviewing Your Pictures on the LCD The Play-Stop switch allows you to review previously taken pictures on the LCD.☞ The camera does

Page 39 - DC120 SpeciÞcations

2-18 To Exit: Press the PLAY-STOP switch again to turn off the LCD.To activate the PLAY OPTIONS screen:Press the VIEW button three times.The PLAY OPTI

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2-192Using CameraMoving Pictures into AlbumsThe Change Album feature allows you to move previously taken pictures into albums on the DC120’s memory o

Page 41 - Computer

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

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2-20 Moving Pictures to a Kodak Picture CardSelecting the MOVE TO CARD option on the MOVE-ERASE display allows you to move a single or all pictures fr

Page 43 - Monitor Adjustment

2-212Using CameraErasing Pictures from the DC120 or Kodak Picture CardThe ERASE display allows you to erase individual or all pictures from the DC120

Page 44 - Printing

2-22 INFOSelecting the INFO button displays information about the currently selected picture on the LCD. ☞ The camera does not have to be turned on to

Page 45 - Software

2-232Using CameraAdjusting LCD BrightnessAutomatic LCD Turn OffYou may adjust the brightness of the LCD by turning the brightness wheel located at th

Page 46 - System Requirements

2-24 ZoomThe DC120 comes equipped with a Wide Angle (38 mm) to TelePhoto (39 to 114 mm) lens. The camera’s default lens position is Wide Angle. All ot

Page 47 - Installing the Software

2-252Using CameraOptional AccessoriesThe following optional DC120 accessories are available from your Kodak dealer. ✔ Universal AC Adaptor, 8 VDC sup

Page 48 - ☞ If necessary, change the

2-26 Kodak Picture CardYou can take and store more pictures on the DC120 by purchasing a removable ATA compatible Kodak Picture Card. The card meets a

Page 49 - ☞ If you have installed

2-272Using CameraTo remove a Kodak Picture Card1 Flip-up the LCD screen.2 Open the card door.3 Press the EJECT button.The card partially slides out o

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2-28 General Maintenance and Safety✔ To keep from damaging your DC120, avoid exposing it to moisture and extreme temperatures.✔ Clean the outside of t

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2-292Using CameraDC120 SpeciÞcationsPicture Resolution—1.2 million pixels Lens—autofocus optical quality glass CCD Resolution—836,400 pixels Focus Di

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ii Moving Pictures into Albums . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-19Moving Pictures to a Kodak Picture Card . . . . . . .

Page 54 - Overview

3-13Computer Setup Using DC120 with Your ComputerConnecting the DC120 to Your ComputerIf you have already installed the software included with the DC1

Page 55 - ☞ Check Show thumbnail

3-2 Checking Serial Port AvailabilityIf your computer cannot communicate with the DC120, you may need to adjust the serial port configuration on the co

Page 56 - ☞ You can also select

3-33Computer SetupMacintoshIf running software on a Macintosh computer or PowerBook, you may need to:✔ turn off or disable AppleTalk, Express Modem,

Page 57 - ☞ Click the Browse

3-4 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

Page 58 - ☞ See following field

4-1Installation 4Installation SoftwareKodak Digital Science DC120 Zoom Digital Camera Installation Software (Installation software) quickly and easily

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4-2 System Requirements Windows✔Personal computer with 486/33MHz microprocessor minimum or Pentium Processor✔ Windows 3.1 software or later, MS-DOS 6.

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4-3Installation 4Installing the SoftwareWhile the Installation software is automatically loading your software, take a few minutes to fill out and sen

Page 61 - Plug-in Access

4-4 6 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

Page 62 - Starting Access Software

4-5Installation 4You are now ready to run the newly installed software. See the following chapters for detailed instructions on the software. When us

Page 63 - TWAIN/Plug-in

iiiTable of Contents TWAIN & Plug-in Access Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Page 64 - ☞ Check Show

4-6 MacintoshClose all other applications before starting the Installation software.1 Place the DC120 CD into your CD-ROM drive.The DC120 Software Ins

Page 65 - ☞ To select multiple files

4-7Installation 4You are now ready to run the newly installed software by selecting the icons from your computer’s Program Folder. See the following

Page 67 - Rotating Your Picture

5-15Picture TransferPicture Transfer ApplicationKodak Picture Transfer Application (Picture Transfer) software provides an easy way to manage pictures

Page 68 - Enhancing Your Picture

5-2 Starting Picture Transfer ApplicationWindows 95 - from the Start menu select Programs, open the KODAK DC120 group and select the Picture Transfer

Page 69 - ☞ The port speed of

5-35Picture TransferTransferring Pictures from DC120You have the option of transferring all the pictures in the camera or transferring individual pic

Page 70 - ☞ Click the Reset to default

5-4 3 Select the picture file from the File Selection area.The picture file is highlighted. If Show thumbnail is checked a preview of the picture appear

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5-55Picture TransferPicture Transfer software allows you to work in other applications while the pictures are transferred.You are notified of transfer

Page 72 - ☞ See “Status Display” on

5-6 Preferences Settings The Preferences window is used to set camera communications, serial port and speed, and file conversion information. It also a

Page 73 - ☞ See Chapter 2 - Using

5-75Picture TransferField DescriptionsCopy/Move—check “Delete Pictures from Source after Transfer” to erase the original pictures from the camera or

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iv Mounter Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-1 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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6-16TWAIN/Plug-in TWAIN & Plug-in Access SoftwareKodak DC120 Digital Access Software (Access software), (TWAIN Acquire software for Windows and th

Page 77 - PhotoEnhancer

6-2 Starting Access Software Windows1 Connect the DC120 camera to your computer.See the “Connecting the DC120 to Your Computer” section in Chapter 3 -

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6-36TWAIN/Plug-inOverview The following is the main window of Access software. More detailed information is offered in the following sections. Select

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6-4 Transferring Pictures from DC120☞ The DC120 needs to be turned on and connected to your computer to access pictures from the camera.1 Click the Ge

Page 80 - Editing Tools

6-56TWAIN/Plug-in3 Select the picture file from the File Selection area.The picture file is highlighted. If Show Thumbnail is checked a preview of the

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6-6 The main Access software window reappears with your picture. If you selected multiple pictures, thumbnails of the pictures are displayed.6 If nece

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6-76TWAIN/Plug-inPicture InformationThe Picture Info button displays information about the picture and camera settings when the picture was taken. Yo

Page 83 - ☞ Click the Undo button

6-8 Enhancing Your PictureThe Enhance button corrects the color or lighting balance of your picture.To enhance your picture: 1 Click the Enhance butto

Page 84 - Printing Your Pictures

6-96TWAIN/Plug-inPreferences SettingsThe Preferences window allows you to change connection setup, display setup, and transfer resolution settings.☞

Page 85 - Mounter

1-11Getting Started Getting Started Congratulations on purchasing your new Kodak Digital Science™ DC120 Zoom Digital Camera (DC120). The DC120 feat

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6-10 Changing Display SetupYou may customize your computer monitor setup using the Display Setup tab.To change the Display Setup:1 Click the Preferenc

Page 87 - ☞ To open Mounter

6-116TWAIN/Plug-inChanging Transfer ResolutionThe Transfer Resolution tab allows adjustment of the picture’s resolution to preset settings (in pixels

Page 88 - ☞ Make sure the location

6-12 Camera FunctionsThe Camera Functions window allows you to review or reset camera settings from the Status LCD Function Setup or Other Camera Func

Page 89 - Mounter

6-136TWAIN/Plug-inChanging Camera FunctionsThe Other Camera Function Setup allows you to reset a limited number of camera settings.To change the Came

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6-14 Erasing Pictures The Erase Pictures button on the Camera Functions window allows you to delete pictures from the camera’s or optional Kodak Pictu

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6-156TWAIN/Plug-in3 Select the picture file from the File Selection area.The picture file is highlighted. If Show Thumbnail is checked a preview of the

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7-17PhotoEnhancerPhotoEnhancer SoftwareWith PictureWorks PhotoEnhancer software (PhotoEnhancer) you can view, edit, and enhance your digital pictures

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7-2 OverviewPictureviewing areaToolpaletteBrushboxName of picture fileMain menu bar

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7-37PhotoEnhancerTransferring Pictures into PhotoEnhancerYou must use the Access software (TWAIN Acquire or Plug-in Software) to transfer pictures fr

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1-2 Your DC120 Camera Camera FrontFlashViewfinder LensSelf-Timer Light SensorCamera LensShutter ButtonWide Angle Button*TelePhoto AC AdapterSerial Ca

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7-4 Editing ToolsPhotoEnhancer’s editing Tool Palette automatically appears when the software is opened. Once you have opened your picture into PhotoE

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7-57PhotoEnhancerEnhancing Your PicturePhotoEnhancer allows you to enhance your picture two ways. The Enhance pulldown menu options allows you to adj

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7-6 Enhancing by Example1 Open a picture file.2 Click on Enhance and select By Example from the pulldown menu.The Filter By Example window appears with

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7-77PhotoEnhancer4 View the pictures in the sample box and click on the one you like best.5 Click the Apply button.The enhancement selected from the

Page 101 - Troubleshooting

7-8 Correcting for Lighting ConditionsUse SmartPix to improve pictures taken in specific lighting conditions. Experiment with the different SmartPix op

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8-18 MounterMounter SoftwareKodak DC120 Mounter software (Mounter software) is an easy way to manage pictures stored in the camera’s or optional Kodak

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8-2 OverviewMounter software uses the following icons:Camera icon—displays the DC120 Camera. Camera Memory icon—displays picture files or albums stored

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8-38 MounterTransferring Pictures from DC120When using Mounter software, you cannot take pictures with the camera. The camera needs to be connected

Page 105 - Get Help

8-4 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 pi

Page 106 - Customer Support

8-58 MounterSetting and Viewing PropertiesMounter software displays camera, serial port, picture, or album information from the Properties window of

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1-31Getting Started Camera BackCamera Back - LCD Screen UpPLAY • STOPTAB SELECT ENTERVIEW INFOMOVE • ERASELCD Play-Stop SwitchTAB SelectEnterViewMo

Page 108 - Country Help number Fax

8-6 Picture File Properties The General Info tab on the Picture File Properties window displays information about the current picture file. You cannot

Page 109 - Information

8-78 MounterAlbum Properties The General Info tab on the Camera Album Properties window displays information on the current album. You cannot change

Page 110 - Limitations

8-8 Camera PropertiesThe Camera Properties window displays general information on the camera and serial port settings.General Information TabThe Gener

Page 111 - How to Obtain Service

8-98 MounterSerial PortThe Serial Port tab on the Camera Properties window allows you to view and change the serial port and port speed settings whi

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9-19TroubleshootingTroubleshootingIf you are experiencing difficulties with your DC120 camera, check the following table for possible solutions. If the

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9-2 Windows/DC120 Camera CommunicationsProblem Cause SolutionCamera does not respond after selecting camera options from the software.Some Advanced Po

Page 115 - Index-3

9-39TroubleshootingMacintosh/DC120 Camera CommunicationsProblem Cause SolutionCamera does not respond after selecting camera options from the softwa

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9-4 DC120 CameraProblem Cause SolutionReady light does not turn on and the camera does not work.Batteries are low or empty.Replace the batteries. Pict

Page 117 - Index-5

9-59TroubleshootingDC120 CameraProblem Cause SolutionPicture is too dark. Flash is not on or did not go off.Turn on the flash. See the “Flash” sectio

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