User manual KODAK DIGITAL SCIENCE DC40

[. . . ] Kodak Digital Science(TM) DC40 camera User's Guide Contents Introduction . 1 1 1 2 2 3 4 7 8 8 9 10 11 11 14 14 17 1/96 i Waking the Camera . . 19 19 21 21 21 24 25 26 27 28 29 31 31 33 34 34 34 35 35 ii 1/96 7 Troubleshooting . . 1/96 iii 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 as power supply ­ battery use display ­ capability for accessory lens attachments ­ standard tripod mount January 1996 1 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 2 January 1996 Parts of the Camera The camera components are shown below. Front Hand strap On/Off switch (Lens cover switch) Shutter button Battery compartment Lens Viewfinder Light sensors Flash Timer light Power adapter connection and serial port compartment Back Viewfinder eye piece Display Hand strap Feature button Select button NOTE: Although not shown in the illustrations, a standard tripod mount is located on the bottom of the camera. January 1996 3 Installing the Batteries Four lithium batteries come with your DC40 camera, however, you can also use rechargeable NiCad or AA alkaline batteries. [. . . ] ­ When the icon appears partially filled, the battery charge is getting low. NOTE: Pictures remain stored even if the batteries are empty. January 1996 25 Battery Safety Information Follow these guidelines when handling batteries. ­ Do not drop, puncture, disassemble, mutilate, or incinerate batteries. ­ Touching both terminals of a battery with a metal object will short circuit the battery, which could cause an explosion or a fire. Do not carry batteries loosely if the contacts may touch coins, keys, and other metal objects (such as in pockets or bags). ­ Do not heat the batteries to try to rejuvenate their charge. 26 January 1996 Improving Battery Performance Follow these guidelines to extend the life of batteries. Mixing new or fully charged batteries with those that have been in use for some time weakens the new ones. ­ Clean the contacts in the battery compartment periodically by rubbing them gently with a clean pencil eraser or a cloth. For example, do not leave batteries in the trunk of a car in hot weather. ­ Recharge NiCad batteries if they have not been used after six months. January 1996 27 About NiCad Batteries NiCad batteries can be used and recharged over and over again. Using NiCad batteries rather than disposable ones is an environmentally friendly way to power your DC40 camera. When buying a charger for NiCad batteries, look for one that completely discharges the batteries before recharging them. "Conditioning" the batteries in this way helps them hold their charge longer. If your battery charger does not condition batteries, the batteries eventually may not hold their charge for as long as they used to. If this happens, try letting the batteries run out of charge completely before recharging them. Unless the batteries are wearing out, this step should improve their lasting power. If you come in contact with a damaged NiCad battery, rinse the affected skin with water for at least five minutes. Do not wash with soap. Never charge batteries other than NiCads in the charger. Follow the safety and battery charging instructions that come with your battery charger. 28 January 1996 4 Using a Power Adapter To save the charge in your batteries, you can plug your camera into an electrical outlet using a specific type of surge-protected power adapter. A power adapter is especially helpful when transferring the pictures to your computer. You should be able to purchase a custom universal adapter (Kodak catalog number 102 3662) from the retailer who sold you the camera. North American customers can order 120 V input-only adapters (Kodak catalog number 888 9933). If the retailer does not stock the adapters, call the telephone number listed in the "Getting Help" section of Chapter 7. [. . . ] Solution Change to automatic flash by following the instructions in the "Setting the Flash Section" section of Chapter 2. Adjust the exposure as described in "Setting the Exposure" in Chapter 2. Clean the sensors as described in the "Cleaning the Light Sensors" section of Chapter 6. Refer to the "Parts of the Camera" section of Chapter 1 for the sensor location. The subject was too close when the flash was used. [. . . ]