Kodak PalmPix m100 Manual

Introduction 1
Introduction
Congratulations on purchasing the KODAK PalmPix Camera, the
camera that takes pictures using a PALM III, IIIe, IIIx, IIIc and VII
CONNECTED ORGANIZERS (Palm), and IBM WORKPAD and
TRGpro personal data assistants (PDAs). With the camera you can:
nTake great looking pictures in two different resolutions. Select
a 640 x 480 picture resolution for printing and e-mail; select a
320 x 240 picture resolution for viewing online, or when you
need extra space for picture-taking.
nGet close to the subject with a 2X digital zoom.
nTransfer pictures by HotSync Technology for instant editing,
printing, and placement into documents.
nSave pictures to a laptop or desktop computer as a JPEG (JPG)
or Bitmap (BMP) format.
nE-mail pictures in minutes to business associates, friends, and
family anywhere in the world.
nBeam pictures to other Palm users. For details, refer to the
guides that came with the Palm.

2 About the Software
About the Software
Four applications are included on the Kodak CD supplied with
the camera.
nKODAK PalmPix Software—runs on the Palm and controls
the camera and picture transfer functions.
nKODAK PalmPix Conduit Software—provides the capability
to perform a HotSync operation for transferring pictures from
the Palm to the computer.
nPresto! Mr. Photo (NewSoft, Inc.)—lets you edit, enhance,
e-mail, print, and organize pictures. For help, refer to the
online manual or the NewSoft, Inc. Website at
www.newsoftinc.com.
nImage Carousel (Rhode Island Soft Systems, Inc.)—lets you
create scrolling screen savers and wallpapers for the computer.
For help, refer to the online help or the Rhode Island Soft
Systems, Inc. website at www.risoftsystems.com.
Loading the Software
1. Exit all software programs.
2. Place the CD into the CD-ROM drive.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software.
4. After the software is loaded on the computer, perform a HotSync
operation to transfer the PalmPix software onto the Palm.

About the Software 3
Customizing the Transfer Conduit
The KODAK PalmPix Conduit default settings are set when you install
the software, but can be changed using the Advanced window of the
HotSync Manager. You can:
nSave pictures in a JPEG (default) or BMP format.
nSpecify folders for transferring and saving pictures. A default
folder with the same name as your Palm user name, and a
subfolder named PalmPix are automatically created in
the Palm data directory on the {C:} drive.
nSelect options for deleting pictures from the Palm after transfer.
The default is No.
1. Right click the HotSync Manager icon, then select Custom.
2. Select PalmPix, then click Change to display the Change HotSync
Action window.
Note: For information about this window, refer to the guides that
came with the Palm.
3. Click Advanced to display the Advanced window. Select the
options you want, then click Done.

4 Preparing the Camera
Preparing the Camera
Loading Batteries
1. Open the battery door (not shown).
2. Insert two AAA batteries into the
chamber as shown.
3. Close the battery door.
Checking Batteries
A battery status symbol appears on the Palm when previewing a
picture (page 6). A black battery symbol means batteries are charged;
a partially black symbol means batteries are weak; and a blinking
symbol indicates batteries are exhausted and need to be replaced.
Connecting the Camera
When connected, the camera lens
faces the back of the Palm.
1. Align the Palm connector and the
camera connector.
2. Push the camera and Palm together
until they lock in place.
To remove the camera, pull it away
from the Palm.

Using the PalmPix Software 5
Using the PalmPix Software
With the camera connected, turn on the Palm, tap the Applications
button, then tap the PalmPix icon to display the main PalmPix
window.
A. Picture File Name—name
given to pictures stored on the
Palm. Pictures can be renamed,
deleted, and categorized using
the Details window (page 7).
B. Self-Timer—tap the icon to
create a ten-second delay.
C. Resolution—tap the icon to
select 320 x 240 or 640 x
480 picture resolution.
D. Preview/Shutter Button—
press the Date Book button
once to preview the image, then
press it again to take the picture.
E. Zoom Button—press the Scroll
button up to zoom in, or down
to zoom out on the image.
Zoom is available only in
640 x 480 resolution.
F. Frame Counter—displays the number of pictures that can be
stored on the Palm.
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6 Taking Pictures
Taking Pictures
With the camera connected to the Palm, picture-taking is controlled
by the PalmPix Software. When PalmPix is activated, the Date Book
button becomes the camera Preview/Shutter button.
1. Press the Date Book button once to
view the subject.
The Palm screen displays a live
preview. To cancel the preview,
tap the screen.
Note: Because of image processing
time, color PDAs preview the
image in grayscale.
2. Press the Date Book button a second time to take the picture.
Note: If the Self-Timer is activated, the Palm beeps for ten
seconds, then beeps faster just before the picture is taken.
A progress bar appears below the picture displaying the transfer
status of the picture to the Palm. To cancel the transfer, tap the
trash can icon.

Viewing, Renaming, and Deleting Pictures 7
Viewing, Renaming, and Deleting Pictures
Viewing Pictures
Tap the file name to view the picture. The
picture appears with the file name, and the
date and time when the picture was taken.
Press the Scroll button to navigate through
the pictures.
Note: Pictures beamed between non-color
and color PDAs appear as grayscale images on
the color PDA.
Renaming Pictures
With the picture displayed, tap Details to
display the Details window and rename the
file. In the Details window, you can
categorize, delete, and mark the file as private.
For more information, refer to the guides that
came with the Palm.
Deleting Pictures
To delete a selected picture—tap the file
name to be deleted, then tap Menu->Record->
Delete Image.
To delete all pictures—tap Menu->Options->
Delete All.
Note: You cannot access Options->Delete All
when a picture is displayed.

8 Transferring Pictures to a Computer
Transferring Pictures to a Computer
1. Tap Menu->Options->Select Image
Uploads.
Note: You cannot access Options->Select
Image Uploads when a picture is
displayed.
2. Highlight the file name and tap the single
arrow button to add the picture, or tap the
double arrow button to add all the pictures
to be transferred to the Upload List.
To remove pictures from the Upload List,
highlight the file name and tap Remove, or
tap Remove All to remove all the pictures.
3. Place the Palm in the cradle, then press the
HotSync Manager button to transfer the
images from the Palm to the PalmPix folder
on your computer.

General Maintenance, Safety, and Tips 9
General Maintenance, Safety, and Tips
nTo keep from damaging your camera, avoid exposing it to
moisture and extreme temperatures.
nClean the outside of the camera by wiping with a clean, dry
cloth. Never use harsh or abrasive cleaners or organic solvents
on the camera or any of its parts.
nDo not allow any chemicals, such as suntan lotion to come into
contact with the surface of the camera.
nNever disassemble or touch the inside of the camera.
nWipe the lens gently with a soft, lint-free cloth or an untreated
lens-cleaning tissue.
nIf pictures appear too dark when viewing on a computer,
increase the available light source when taking pictures.
Using Your Batteries
nKodak recommends KODAK PHOTOLIFE AAA Alkaline
Batteries, or KODAK AAA Ni-MH Rechargeable Batteries.
nRemove the batteries when the camera is stored for extended
periods of time.
nAlways follow your battery manufacturer’s directions fully. Do
not attempt to disassemble, short circuit, or subject the battery
to high temperature or fire.

10 General Maintenance, Safety, and Tips
nReplace all batteries of a set at the same time. New batteries
should not be mixed with used ones. Do not mix rechargeable
and nonrechargeable batteries. Do not mix alkaline or Ni-MH
types of batteries. Do not mix different grades or brands of
batteries. Failure to observe this precaution may result in some
batteries in a set being driven beyond their normal exhaust
point and increase their possibility of leakage.
nIf you elect to use alkaline batteries in your camera, you will
obtain better performance from “photo-flash grade”alkaline
batteries, such as KODAK PHOTOLIFE alkaline batteries.
These types of batteries last more than twice as long in digital
cameras as ordinary alkaline batteries. Alkaline batteries are
not rechargeable, do not attempt to recharge them in a charger.
nWhen using the camera, we recommend limiting continuous
Preview or Review to less than 10-minutes per session.
nWhen disposing of batteries, follow the manufacturer’s
instructions and all federal, state, and local regulations. Kodak
suggests customers take advantage of any community battery
recycling programs that may exist in your area. Contact your
local waste remover or recycler for details.