Kodak Digital Science(TM)
DC40 camera
User’s Guide
Contents
Introduction
About the Kodak Digital Science(TM) DC40 camera
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Features
1 Getting Started
Checking Package Contents
Parts of the Camera
Installing the Batteries
Turning the Camera On and Off
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2 Using the Camera
Accessing Controls
Moving Between Features
Making Feature Selections
Setting the Flash
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Flash Setting Descriptions
Setting the Timer
Timer Setting Descriptions
Setting the Exposure
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Waking the Camera
Taking Pictures
Managing Pictures
Storing Pictures
Erasing Pictures
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3 Using Batteries
Battery Charge Level
Battery Safety Information
Improving Battery Performance
About NiCad Batteries
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4 Using a Power Adapter
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5 Connecting to a Computer
Connecting to a MACINTOSH Computer
Connecting to a Computer Running WINDOWS Software
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6 Maintenance
General Guidelines
Cleaning the Lens
Cleaning the Light Sensors
Storing the Camera
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7 Troubleshooting
Problems and Solutions
Getting Help
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Appendix A Camera Specifications
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Regulatory Information
FCC Compliance and Advisory Statement
Canadian DOC Statement
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Index
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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
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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
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Parts of the Camera
The camera components are shown below.
Front
On/Off switch
(Lens cover switch)
Shutter button
Hand strap
Lens
Viewfinder
Light sensors
Flash
Timer light
Battery compartment
Power adapter connection
and serial port compartment
Back
Viewfinder
eye piece
Hand strap
Display
Feature button
Select button
NOTE: Although not shown in the illustrations, a standard tripod mount
is located on the bottom of the camera.
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Installing the Batteries
Four lithium batteries come with your DC40 camera, however, you
can also use rechargeable NiCad or AA alkaline batteries. This
section describes how to install the batteries. Refer to Chapter 3,
Using Batteries, for more information about battery use.
WARNING: Mixing battery types in the camera may cause a fire
or explosion. Install only batteries of the same type
at one time.
1. Push firmly on the battery compartment cover in the direction of
the arrow.
The cover will slide along its track until it can be removed.
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