Kodak DC40 User Manual

User’s GuideKodak Digital Science(TM)DC40 camera

6January 1996As you are installing each battery, first insert the negative (flat) endinto the recessed area toward the back of the camera, and then pu

7January 1996Turning the Camera On and OffTo turn on the camera:– Push the lens cover switch toward the ON symbol .The lens will be uncovered, the cam

8January 19962 Using the CameraBefore you begin taking pictures, you should become familiar with the camera controls so you can make feature choices.

9January 1996Moving Between FeaturesThe Current Feature Marker is a symbol that appears above thefeature icons in the display. It indicates the featur

10January 1996Making Feature SelectionsOnce the Current Feature Marker is positioned above the feature you want to change, you can use the Select butt

11January 1996Setting the FlashThe effective range for the flash is between four and nine feet. In order for the flash to have an impact on the pictur

12January 1996Flash OffWith this setting the flash is not used even when existing light is dim.To turn off the flash:1. Press the Feature button until

13January 1996Flash OnWith this setting, the flash is used even when existing light is bright.To turn on the flash:1. Press the Feature button until t

14January 1996Setting the TimerThe timer allows you to specify the period of time that the camerashould wait after the shutter button is pressed befor

15January 1996Ten SecondsWith this setting, the camera waits ten seconds after the shutter buttonis pressed before taking pictures.When you press the

i1/96ContentsIntroduction 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . About the Kodak Digit

16January 1996Twenty SecondsWith this setting, the camera waits twenty seconds after the shutterbutton is pressed before taking pictures.When you pres

17January 1996Setting the ExposureThe Exposure icon allows you to control the size of the lensopening. Changing the exposure helps adjust for dim an

18January 1996To make an exposure selection:1. Press the Feature button until the Current Feature Marker appearsabove the Exposure icon .2. Press the

19January 1996Waking the CameraThe camera reverts to an inactive mode if no action is taken for 60seconds. This state conserves energy to extend batte

20January 19963. Hold the camera up to your face and look through the viewfinder.4. Frame the subject in the viewfinder window.If you want to frame th

21January 1996Managing PicturesStoring PicturesYour DC40 camera can store up to 48 pictures by default, however thecamera software application allows

22January 1996Erasing the Last PictureIf you have enabled this feature with the camera software, you will beable to erase the last picture you took.If

23January 1996Erasing All PicturesTo erase all stored pictures:1. Press the Feature button until the Current Feature Marker appearsabove the All Pictu

24January 19963 Using BatteriesThe DC40 camera comes with four AA lithium batteries. You can alsouse rechargeable NiCad (nickel-cadmium) or AA alkalin

25January 1996Battery Charge LevelThe level of charge remaining in the batteries is shown by the batteryicon on the display. This icon gives you a ro

ii1/96Waking the Camera 19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Taking Pictures 19. . . . . . . . . . . . .

26January 1996Battery Safety InformationFollow these guidelines when handling batteries.– Always handle batteries carefully.– Do not drop, puncture, d

27January 1996Improving Battery PerformanceFollow these guidelines to extend the life of batteries.– Replace all four batteries at the same time. Mixi

28January 1996About NiCad BatteriesNiCad batteries can be used and recharged over and over again. UsingNiCad batteries rather than disposable ones is

29January 19964 Using a Power AdapterTo save the charge in your batteries, you can plug your camera into anelectrical outlet using a specific type of

30January 1996To use a power adapter:1. Turn off the camera by sliding the lens cover switch to the OFF position.2. Lift the rubber tab to uncover the

31January 19965 Connecting to a ComputerSerial cables for Macintosh computers and Windows software areincluded with the camera. This chapter describes

32January 19964. Plug the unused end of the cable into the camera’s serial port aftercarefully lining up the notches.NOTE: Before you run the software

33January 1996Connecting to a Computer Running WINDOWS SoftwareYour personal computer contains either a 9-pin or a 25-pin serial port.The cable suppli

34January 19966 MaintenanceGeneral Guidelines– Keep the camera away from moisture and high temperatures.– If the outside of the camera needs to be cle

35January 1996Cleaning the Light SensorsThe light sensors are located below the viewfinder on the front of the camera.Light sensorsTo clean the light

iii1/967 Troubleshooting 36. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Problems and Solutions 36. . . . .

36January 19967 TroubleshootingThis chapter should help you resolve any problems you may encounterwith your DC40 camera. If you cannot resolve a probl

37January 1996Part of a Picture Is MissingCause SolutionSomething was in front ofthe lens when the picturewas taken.Make sure that your hands and othe

38January 1996Nothing Happens when Shutter Is PressedCause SolutionThe flash is recharging. Look through the viewfinder and waitfor the red light to t

39January 1996Picture Is Too LightCause SolutionThe flash was not needed. Change to automatic flash by followingthe instructions in the “Setting the F

40January 1996Picture Is Too DarkCause SolutionThe flash is not on. Turn on the flash as described in the “Setting the Flash” section ofChapter 2.The

41January 1996Getting HelpIf you have questions about the DC40 camera, the retailer from whomyou purchased the camera may be able to answer them. East

42January 1996Appendix A Camera SpecificationsTechnicalType: CCD still frame cameraImage size: 756 x 504 high resolutionBit depth: 24-bit colorSpeed:

43January 1996Power SourcesBatteries: 4 AA batteries—lithium, NiCad, or alkaline (3.6 V DC – 5.4 V DC)Power Adapter: 4.5 V DC/1.75 A to 8.0 V DC/1.0 A

44January 1996Regulatory InformationFCC Compliance and Advisory StatementThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation issubject to th

45January 1996Canadian DOC StatementDOC Class B Compliance—This digital apparatus does not exceedthe Class B limits for radio noise emissions from dig

1January 1996IntroductionAbout the Kodak Digital Science(TM) DC40 cameraThe Kodak Digital Science(TM) DC40 camera (DC40 camera) allows you to capture

46January 1996IndexAAC adapter, 24connecting to camera, 30using, 29–30Automatic, flash setting, 11BBatteries, 24–28charge level, 25charging, 28conditi

47January 1996CCameraactivating, 19back, 3components, 3controlsaccessing, 8–10activating, 9selecting, 10features, 9–10front, 3installing batteries in,

48January 1996DDC40 camera, 1activating, 19back, 3connecting to computer, 31–33Macintosh systems, 31–32Windows systems, 33controlsaccessing, 8–10activ

49January 1996EErasing pictures in camera memory, 21–23Exposurechanging, 17–18icon, 17–18FFCC compliance and advisory statement, 44Features, 1Flashdoe

50January 1996IIcons in display, 7Images, transferring to computer, 31–33Macintosh systems, 31–32Windows systems, 33Information, additional, 41Install

51January 1996PPackage contents, 2Performance, battery, 27Picturesdeleting all from camera memory, 23deleting from camera memory, 21–23deleting last f

52January 1996SSafety information, for batteries, 26Saving pictures in camera memory, 21Serial communication cable, 31Setting timer, 15–16Shutter butt

53January 1996EASTMAN KODAK COMPANYRochester, New York 14653USAKODAK CANADA INC.Toronto, Ontario M6M 1V3CANADAKODAK PATHE8–26 rue Villiot75594 Paris C

2January 19961 Getting StartedChecking Package ContentsAs you unpack your new DC40 camera, make sure the following itemsare included:– 1 DC40 camera–

3January 1996Parts of the CameraThe camera components are shown below.Battery compartmentPower adapter connectionand serial port compartmentShutter bu

4January 1996Installing the BatteriesFour lithium batteries come with your DC40 camera, however, you can also use rechargeable NiCad or AA alkaline ba

5January 1996An illustration at the bottom of the battery compartment indicates theposition for the top and bottom pairs of batteries.2. Adjust the ba