Kodak DC50 User Manual

User’s GuideKodak Digital Science(TM)DC50 zoom camera

6January 1996The door slides along its track and is released from its latch.6. Lift up the door.The battery compartment is exposed.top of camerabatter

96January 1996UUser’s Guide, 2UsingDC50 zoom camera, 3–13removable memory, 45–52inserting card in camera, 46–47removing card from camera, 48VViewfinde

97January 1996ZZoom buttons, 14, 21Telephoto, 14, 21Wide Angle, 14, 21Zoom lensfield of viewtelephoto lens, 21wide angle lens, 21maximum zoom rangetel

98January 1996EASTMAN KODAK COMPANYRochester, New York 14653USAKODAK CANADA INC.Toronto, Ontario M6M 1V3CANADAKODAK PATHE8–26 rue Villiot75594 Paris C

7January 19968. Close the internal battery compartment door.9. Push firmly on the door and slide the door until it locks into place.top of camerainter

8January 1996Turning the Camera On and OffThe camera is either on, off, or in the battery-saving power save mode.For more information about the on, of

9January 1996Camera OffPush the sliding cover gently toward the camera until it stops to turn off the camera.The camera turns off and the feature icon

10January 1996Taking PicturesFollowing are steps for taking a picture with your DC50 zoom camerausing the camera’s default values. For detailed inform

11January 19963. Slide your right hand fingers under the handstrap on the right side ofthe camera and allow the camera to rest on your right thumb.You

12January 1996Framing Your Subject in the Viewfinder1. Look through the viewfinder on the back of the camera.2. Position the Auto Focus (AF) target ma

13January 1996Capturing the ImageHold the camera as steady as possible when you press the shutterbutton. Moving the camera while pressing the shutter

14January 1996Camera FeaturesThis four-part section describes the DC50 zoom camera features.Camera Front—describes the front of the DC50 zoom camera.–

15January 1996Camera Back—describes the viewfinder and the buttons on the back ofthe DC50 zoom camera.– viewfinder– selection buttonsMODESELECTERASE–

iJanuary 1996ContentsIntroduction 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Features 1. .

16January 1996Camera Frontsliding cover/power switchflash unitfront indicator light (red light)focus sensors light sensorNOTE: A standard tripod mount

17January 1996Sliding Cover/Power SwitchThe sliding cover acts a power switch for the camera.Camera OnWhen the sliding cover is opened, the camera tur

18January 1996Power Save ModeThe DC50 zoom camera power save mode is a battery-saving featurethat automatically turns off the camera after 60 seconds

19January 1996Camera Topshutter button (purple button)Telephoto zoom button (T)Wide Angle zoom button (W)

20January 1996Shutter ButtonThe shutter button is the purple button on top of the camera. You take a picture by pressing the shutter button that is on

21January 1996Zoom ButtonsThe DC50 zoom camera allows you to zoom in on your subject. Thereare two zoom buttons: Telephoto and Wide Angle.Telephoto (T

22January 1996Camera BackviewfinderMODE button SELECT button ERASE buttonviewfinder lightLiquid Crystal Display (LCD)EJECT button

23January 1996ViewfinderThe viewfinder on the back of the camera contains a green light whichindicates the camera status.When you lightly press the sh

24January 1996Viewfinder FrameWhen you look through the viewfinder, you see the viewfinder frame.The viewfinder frame indicates frames and target mark

25January 1996MODE ButtonThe MODE button allows you to move through the icons in the LCD.Each time you press the MODE button, a feature icon flashes t

iiJanuary 1996Camera Back 22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Viewfinder 23. . . . . . . . .

26January 1996SELECT ButtonThe SELECT button allows you to move through the selections that areavailable for each feature. Each time the SELECT button

27January 1996DC50 zoom camera LCD IconsThe DC50 zoom camera features appear as icons in the Liquid CrystalDisplay (LCD) and are manipulated using the

28January 1996Auto Focus The Auto Focus icon allows you to select from three focus settings:multi-spot auto focus, single-spot auto focus, and close

29January 1996Close-up Focus When the close-up setting is selected, the focus is adjusted toapproximately 1.6 feet (50 cm) from the front of the

30January 1996Exposure Compensation The Exposure Compensation icon allows you to change the exposure to adjust the camera for too dim or too bright

31January 1996Flash The Flash icon allows you to select from three flash settings: automaticflash, flash off, and flash on (fill flash). When you us

32January 1996Flash Off The flash is not used even if the existing light is dim.To turn off the flash:1. Press the MODE button until the Flash ic

33January 1996Image Quality The Image Quality icon allows you to select from three image qualitysettings that are used to capture images.Best

34January 1996Timer The Timer icon allows you to specify the period of time that the camerawaits to take a picture after you press the shutter butto

35January 1996No WaitTo take pictures immediately, do not make any changes to the timerfeature. The camera takes the picture as soon as the shutter bu

iiiJanuary 1996Batteries 53. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Battery Life 53

36January 1996Battery The Battery icon indicates the battery level as Full, Low, or Empty. TheBattery icon does not appear in the LCD if the camera

37January 1996Image CountersImages Remaining Counter The larger number that appears near the center of the LCD is theImages Remaining Counter. This

38January 1996When Erase Images is selected, the Images Remaining Counterchanges after all of the images are erased, and the maximum numberof pictures

39January 1996Erase Images The Erase Images icon appears only when pictures are in the camera’sinternal memory or on the memory card in the camera.

40January 1996Memory Card When an optional memory card is inserted in the camera, the Memory Card icon appears in the LCD. The Images Remaining Coun

41January 1996Copy Images The Copy Images icon allows you to copy pictures from the camera’sinternal memory to a memory card that is inserted in the

42January 1996Copying Images to a Memory Card1. Insert a memory card in the camera.The Memory Card and Copy Images icons appear on the LCD.2. Press th

43January 1996Continuing the Copy OperationDuring a copy operation, if the memory card becomes full, “FUL”appears and flashes in the Images Remaining

44January 1996Canceling the Copy OperationIf the memory card to which you are copying images is full and you donot have another card or you do not wan

45January 1996Using Removable Memory CardsYou can save pictures you take with your DC50 zoom camera onoptional removable “Flash” or PCMCIA–ATA memory

1January 1996IntroductionThe Kodak Digital Science (TM) DC50 zoom camera (DC50 zoomcamera) allows you to take pictures and transfer them to your compu

46January 1996Inserting a Memory CardWhen a memory card is in place in the camera, the Memory Card iconappears in the LCD and the pictures that you ta

47January 19964. Push the card all of the way in the memory card slot.The card is connected to the camera. The EJECT button protrudesslightly from the

48January 1996Removing a Memory CardRemove the memory card from the camera when the card is full or youwant to change memory cards. You also must remo

49January 1996Copying Pictures from the Camera to a Memory CardYou can copy pictures that are stored in the camera’s internal memoryonto a memory card

50January 1996Erasing a Memory CardOnce you have transferred stored pictures to your computer, you shoulderase the pictures from the memory card to ma

51January 19964. Press the ERASE button and hold it down for two seconds.The Erase Images and Memory Card icons flash, indicating that thepictures are

52January 1996File NameAll images in the internal memory or the PCMCIA–ATA memory cardare stored as files as shown below.SourceFile NameInternal memor

53January 1996BatteriesThe DC50 zoom camera comes with four AA lithium batteries. You canalso use rechargeable NiCad (nickel-cadmium) or AA alkaline b

54January 1996Storing the CameraRemove the batteries from the DC50 zoom camera if it will not be usedfor an extended period of time. This prevents pos

55January 1996Improving Battery PerformanceFollow these guidelines to extend battery life.– Replace all four batteries at the same time. Mixing new or

2January 1996Checking Package ContentsThe following items are included with your new DC50 zoom camera:– DC50 zoom camera– four (4) lithium batteries–

56January 1996About NiCad BatteriesNiCad batteries can be used and recharged over and over again. When you purchase a charger for NiCad batteries, loo

57January 1996Using a Power AdapterYou can plug your camera into an electrical outlet using a specific typeof surge-protected power adapter. Using a p

58January 1996Connecting a Power Adapter to the Camera1. Push the sliding cover closed.The camera is off.2. Lift the rubber tab located on the left si

59January 1996Connecting to a ComputerWhen you are finished taking pictures with your DC50 zoom camera,you can transfer the pictures to your computer.

60January 1996MACINTOSH SystemsYou can connect the DC50 zoom camera to a serial port on yourMacintosh computer.IMPORTANT:Use only the cable that is pr

61January 1996The camera’s serial and AC power adapter ports are exposed.4. Plug the other end of the Macintosh cable into the camera’s serial port.Yo

62January 1996Systems Running WINDOWS SoftwareYour IBM-PC or compatible computer has either a 9-pin or a 25-pinserial port. The cable supplied with th

63January 1996The camera’s serial and AC power adapter ports are exposed.6. Plug the other end of the cable into the camera’s serial port.You are now

64January 1996MaintenanceGeneral Guidelines– Keep the DC50 zoom camera away from moisture and high temperatures.– If the outside of the camera needs t

65January 1996Cleaning the Light Sensor and Focus SensorsThe light sensor is located below the viewfinder window on the front ofthe camera. The auto f

3January 1996Using the CameraThis section provides instructions for using your new DC50 zoomcamera to take pictures. However, you should also become f

66January 1996TroubleshootingThis section should help you resolve any problems which you mayencounter when using your DC50 zoom camera. If you still h

67January 1996Nothing Happens when the Shutter Button Is PressedCause SolutionThe flash is recharging. Wait until the green light next to theviewfinde

68January 1996Picture Is Not ClearCause SolutionThe lens is dirty. Clean the lens as described in theMaintenance section.The subject or the cameramove

69January 1996Flash Does Not WorkCause SolutionThe flash is off. Turn the flash on as described in theCamera Features section.The batteries are low. R

70January 1996Picture Is Too LightCause SolutionThe flash is not needed. Change to automatic flash byfollowing the instructions in theCamera Features

71January 1996Error Codes in LCDCode SolutionEr 1 The memory card is not compatible with the DC50 zoom camera. Use a compatible card.10 Take the camer

72January 199622 Reseat the memory card.orReplace the memory card with a known good card.orTake the camera to your dealer for service.23 Confirm that

73January 1996Getting HelpIf you have questions about the DC50 zoom camera, the retailer fromwhom you purchased the camera may be able to answer them.

74January 1996Camera SpecificationsTechnicalType: CCD still frame cameraImage size: 756 x 504 high resolutionBit depth: 24-bit colorSpeed: With flash—

75January 1996Power SourcesBatteries: 4 AA batteries—lithium, NiCad (nickel-cadmium), or alkalinePower adapter: 4.7 V DC/2.3 A to 8.0 V DC/2.3 A (surg

4January 1996Installing the BatteriesFour lithium batteries are included with your DC50 zoom camera. You can also use rechargeable NiCad (nickel-cadmi

76January 1996Regulatory InformationFCC Compliance and Advisory StatementThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation issubject to th

77January 1996Canadian DOC StatementDOC Class B Compliance—This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing

78January 1996IndexAAC adapter, 53, 54connecting to camera, 58connector, 57, 59using, 57–58Acrobat (TM) Reader software, 2Adapter, 9-pin, 2ADOBE Acrob

79January 1996BBatteries, 2, 20, 36, 53–56alkaline, 4charge level, 54charging, 56conditioning, 56extending life of, 55improving performance of, 55inst

80January 1996CCameraautomatic shutoff, 9, 18specifying time for, 9, 18erasing pictures from, 26features, 14–44holding, 10indicator lights, 9, 18flash

81January 1996Canadian DOC statement, 77Capturing images, 10–13framing subject in viewfinder, 12positioning camera, 10–11Charging batteries, 56Cleanin

82January 1996DDC50 zoom camera, 2connecting to computer, 59–63Macintosh systems, 60–61Windows systems, 62–63features, 1maintenance, 64–65cleaning foc

83January 1996EEJECT button, 15, 24Ejecting memory card from camera, 24ERASE button, 15, 25, 26Erase Images icon, 15, 26, 39Erasing imagesfrom camera’

84January 1996FFCC compliance and advisory statement, 76Features, 1camera, 14–44back, 15, 22–26front, 14, 16–18icons in LCD, 15, 27–44power switch, 17

85January 1996Focus, 3, 28–29close-up, 29mode, selecting, 29close-up, 29multi-spot auto, 28single-spot auto, 28multi-spot auto, 28sensors, 14, 18DC50

5January 19962. Remove the external battery compartment cover from the cameraand set it aside.The internal battery compartment door is exposed.top of

86January 1996IIcons, 10, 17flashing, 9in LCD, 8, 9, 25, 27–44default values, 27Imagecounters, 37–38quality, 17selecting, 33resolution, 33selecting, 3

87January 1996Indicator lightsflashing, 9, 18front of camera, 14, 18Information, additional, 73Inserting memory card, 46–47Installing batteries in cam

88January 1996LLCD, 8, 9, 10, 17display does not appear, 66icons, 15, 27–44LCD icons, 15, 27–44Auto Focus, 15, 28Battery, 15, 36Copy Images icon, 15,

89January 1996MMacintosh systems serial cable, 2Maintenance, for DC50 zoom camera, 64–65cleaning focus sensors, 65cleaning lens, 64cleaning light sens

90January 1996NNiCad batteries, 4Number of pictures available, 37OOpeningexternal battery compartment cover, 4–5internal battery compartment door, 5–6

91January 1996PPackage contents, 2PCMCIA–ATA cards, 37. see also Memory cardscanceling copy when full, 44continuing copy when full, 43copying images t

92January 1996taking, 10–13framing subject in viewfinder, 12positioning camera, 10–11too dark, 69too light, 70transferring to computer, 59–63Macintosh

93January 1996QQuick Reference Guide, 2RRegistration card, 2Regulatory information, 76–77Removable memory cards, 45–52, 75image capacity, 45inserting

94January 1996SSafety information for batteries, 55Saving images to memory card, 42–43, 49SELECT button, 15, 25, 26Selecting icon with MODE button, 25

95January 1996TT button, 14, 21no action when pressed, 21Taking pictures, 10–13framing subject in viewfinder, 12positioning camera, 10–11Technical sup