Kodak DCS 410 User manual

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User’s Manual
KODAK
Professional
DCS 410
DCS␣ 420
DCS 460
NC2000e
Digital Cameras
© Eastman Kodak Company, 1997
This manual and the accompanying software are protected by United States and international copyright laws. You may
make one backup copy of the enclosed software and one copy of this manual. Do not make additional copies of the
software or copies of the manual or electronically transmit them in any form whatsoever, in whole or in part, without
the prior written permission of Eastman Kodak Company.

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WARRANTY
KODAK Professional DCS Digital Camera
THIS WARRANTY APPLIES TO EQUIPMENT PURCHASED IN THE
UNITED STATES.
Warranty Time Period
Kodak warrants your camera to be free from malfunctions and defects in
both materials and workmanship for six months from the date of purchase.
Warranty Repair Coverage
If this equipment does not function properly during the warranty period,
due to defects in either materials or workmanship, Kodak will, at its
option, either repair or replace the equipment, without charge, subject to
the conditions and limitations stated herein. Such repair service will
include all labor as well as any necessary adjustments and/or replacement
parts.
If replacement parts are used in making repairs, these parts may be
remanufactured, or may contain remanufactured materials. If it is neces-
sary to replace the entire system, it may be replaced with a
remanufactured system. If it should become necessary to repair or replace
a malfunctioning or defective system, the provisions of this warranty shall
apply to the repaired or replaced system until the expiration of 30 days
from the date of return, or until the end of the original warranty period,
whichever is later.
Kodak will also provide telephone assistance during the warranty period.

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Limitations
Warranty service will not be provided without return of the Warranty
Registration card or dated proof of purchase. Please return the Warranty
Registration card within 30 days of purchase.
As a condition of warranty service, before sending in your unit to the
nearest service center for repair, you must first contact a Kodak represen-
tative for return authorization and instructions.
This warranty becomes null and void if, during shipment, you fail to pack
your camera in a manner consistent with the enclosed repacking instruc-
tions in an appendix.
This warranty does not cover the following: circumstances beyond
Kodak’s control; service or parts to correct problems resulting from the
use of attachments, accessories or alterations not marketed by Kodak;
unauthorized modifications or service; misuse; abuse; failure to follow
Kodak’s operating, maintenance, or repacking instructions; or failure to
use Kodak supplied items (such as cables).
KODAK MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY
AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Repair or replacement
without charge is Kodak’s only obligation under this warranty. Kodak will
not be responsible for any consequential or incidental damages resulting
from the purchase, use, or improper functioning of this equipment even if
the loss or damage is caused by the negligence or other fault of Kodak.
Such damages for which Kodak will not be responsible include, but are
not limited to, loss of revenue or profit, downtime costs, loss of use of the
equipment, cost of any substitute equipment, facilities, or services, or
claims of your customers for such damages.

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Outside the United States
In countries other than the United States, the terms of this warranty may
be different. Unless a specific Kodak warranty is communicated to the
purchaser in writing by a Kodak company, no other warranty or liability
exists beyond the information contained above, even though defect,
damage or loss may be by negligence or other act.
How to obtain service
In the United States, call 1-800-23-KODAK (1-800-235-6325), and in
Canada call 1-800-GO-KODAK (1-800-465-6325).
In other countries, call your nearest Kodak representative.
If service is required, your Kodak representative will instruct you to return
the unit to the nearest service center for repair and will issue a return
authorization number.
When returning a camera for repair, the unit shall be packed in its original
packing materials according to the enclosed repacking instructions in an
appendix. The enclosed problem report form (see appendices) should also
be completed and enclosed with the equipment. If the original packaging
has been discarded or is not available, packing will be at the owner’s
expense. (NOTE: The camera body that is supplied as part of the camera
should be included in the return.)
Return of the repaired or replaced unit to the customer can be expected in
five to seven days from the date the camera arrives at the service center.

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EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY
Software License Agreement
YOU SHOULD CAREFULLY READ THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND CONDITIONS
BEFORE OPENING THE DISKETTE PACKAGE(S). OPENING THE DISKETTE
PACKAGE(S) INDICATES YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THESE TERMS AND CONDI-
TIONS. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH THEM, YOU SHOULD PROMPTLY RE-
TURN THE DISKETTE PACKAGE(S) UNOPENED, ALONG WITH THE ACCOMPA-
NYING MATERIALS.
Eastman Kodak Company (Kodak) provides this software and licenses its
use worldwide.
You assume responsibility for selection of the software to achieve your
intended results, and for installation, use, and results obtained from the
software.
LICENSE
You may:
a. use the software;
b. copy the software onto one or more computers only for the purpose of
operating the equipment with which this software was provided (the
“Related Equipment”) or into any machine-readable form for backup
purposes in support of your use of the software;
c. transfer the software and license to another party to whom you also
transfer the Related Equipment, if the other party agrees to accept the
terms and conditions of this Agreement. If you transfer the software,
you must at the same time either transfer all copies to the same party
or destroy any copies not transferred.

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You must reproduce and include the copyright notice on any copy of the
software.
YOU MAY NOT USE, COPY OR TRANSFER THE SOFTWARE, OR ANY
COPY, IN WHOLE OR IN PART, EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED
FOR IN THIS LICENSE.
IF YOU TRANSFER POSSESSION OF THE RELATED EQUIPMENT OR
ANY COPY OF THE SOFTWARE TO ANOTHER PARTY, YOUR LICENSE
IS AUTOMATICALLY TERMINATED.
TERM
The license is effective until terminated. You may terminate it at any time
by destroying the software together with all copies in any form. It will also
terminate upon conditions set forth elsewhere in the Agreement or if you
fail to comply with any term or condition of this Agreement. You agree
upon such termination to destroy the software together with all copies in
any form.
LIMITED WARRANTY
Kodak warrants the diskettes on which the software is furnished to be free
from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use for a period
of ninety (90) days from the date of delivery to you as evidenced by a
copy of your receipt.
Kodak does not warrant that the functions contained in the software will
meet your requirements or that the operation of the software will be
uninterrupted or error free.
THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED ‘AS IS’ WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY
KIND, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT
LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY

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AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO
QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE OF THE SOFTWARE IS WITH YOU. IF
THE SOFTWARE PROVES DEFECTIVE, YOU (AND NOT KODAK OR
YOUR DEALER) ASSUME THE ENTIRE COST OF ALL NECESSARY
SERVICING, REPAIR, OR CORRECTION.
Some states do not allow the exclusion of implied warranties, so the
above exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific
legal rights and you may also have other rights that vary from state to
state.
LIMITATIONS OF REMEDIES
Kodak’s entire liability and your exclusive remedy shall be:
1. the replacement of any diskette not meeting Kodak’s “Limited War-
ranty” that is returned to Kodak or your dealer with a copy of your
receipt, or
2. if Kodak or the dealer is unable to deliver a replacement diskette that
is free of defects in materials or workmanship, you may terminate this
Agreement by returning the software.
IN NO EVENT WILL KODAK BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR ANY DAMAGES,
INCLUDING ANY LOST PROFITS, LOST SAVINGS, OR OTHER INCI-
DENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE
OR INABILITY TO USE THE SOFTWARE EVEN IF KODAK OR YOUR
DEALER HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAM-
AGES, OR FOR ANY CLAIM BY ANY OTHER PARTY.
Some states do not allow the limitation or exclusion of liability for inci-
dental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion
may not apply to you.

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GENERAL
You may not sublicense, assign, or transfer the license or the software,
except as expressly provided in this Agreement. Any attempt otherwise to
sublicense, assign, or transfer any of the rights, duties, or obligations
hereunder is prohibited.
This Agreement will be governed by the laws of the State of New York.
Should you have any questions concerning this Agreement, you may
contact Kodak in the United States at 1-800-23-KODAK (1-800-235-
6325), in Canada at 1-800-GO-KODAK (1-800-465-6325), and in other
countries through your nearest Kodak representative.
YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ THIS AGREEMENT,
UNDERSTAND IT, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY ITS TERMS AND
CONDITIONS. YOU FURTHER AGREE THAT IT IS THE COMPLETE
AND EXCLUSIVE STATEMENT OF THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN US,
WHICH SUPERSEDES ANY PROPOSAL OR PRIOR AGREEMENT, ORAL
OR WRITTEN, AND ANY OTHER COMMUNICATIONS BETWEEN US
RELATING TO THE SUBJECT MATTER OF THIS AGREEMENT.

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Important Safeguards and
Precautions
The exclamation point in an equilateral triangle is in-
tended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in
the literature accompanying the equipment.
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Read Instructions — Read all the safety and operating instructions
before operating the equipment.
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Follow Instructions — Follow all operating and use instructions.
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Controls — Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operat-
ing instructions.
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Heed Warnings — Heed all warnings on the equipment and in the
operating instructions.
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Retain Instructions and Packaging — Retain the safety and operating
instructions for future reference. Retain the packing case for use if the
equipment needs to be shipped.
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Handling — Handle the equipment as you would any valuable
camera. Handle the equipment with care, especially when the hard
disk is running. Treat the imager as you would your best lens. Do not
drop the equipment. Mishandling can damage the imager resulting in
an expensive repair.
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Accessories — Do not place the equipment on an unstable cart,
stand, bracket, or table. It can fall, causing serious injury to persons

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and serious damage to the equipment. Use only with a stable cart,
stand, bracket, or table.
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Cleaning — Unplug the camera from its AC battery charger/adapter
and from a computer. Be certain the camera off. Using a damp cloth,
clean only the outside cabinet and the liquid crystal display (LCD) on
the KODAK camera back. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol
cleaners on the outside of the equipment. (Refer to Chapter 7 for
directions on cleaning the imager in the camera back.)
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Dust — If you operate the camera in environments with excessive
dust levels, dust may accumulate on the imager in the camera back.
(Refer to Chapter 7 for directions on cleaning the imager in the cam-
era back.)
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CAUTION: Water and Moisture — Do not use the AC battery
charger/adapter near water — for example, near a sink, or in a wet
room or basement. Do not use the equipment in heavy rain and do
not immerse the equipment in water or other liquids.
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Object or Liquid Entry — Never push foreign objects of any kind into
the equipment openings. The objects could touch dangerous voltage
points or short out parts and cause a fire or electric shock. Never spill
liquid of any kind on the equipment.
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Attachments — Do not use attachments that are not recommended.
The use of such attachments may cause hazards and serious damage
to the equipment.
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Power Sources — You should operate the equipment only from the
type of power source indicated on the name plate of the AC battery
charger/adapter. If you are not sure of the type of AC power that will
be used, consult a dealer or local power company.
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Overloading — Do not overload power outlets and extension cords;
this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
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Cables — Do not use cables other than those supplied with the
camera, except that an additional cable is required if you will use the

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camera as the only external device attached to a PowerBook com-
puter (refer to Chapter 4). Use only the SCSI cables supplied with the
camera to attach the camera or other peripherals to the computer. If
you use other cables, you may violate FCC emission requirements
and could corrupt data on the hard disk.
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Power-Cord Protection — Route power-supply, and other cords, so
that you are not likely to walk on them or pinch them with items
placed on or against them; pay particular attention to cords at plugs,
receptacles, and the point where they leave the equipment.
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Grounding — The AC battery charger/adapter is equipped with a
three-wire grounding-type plug with a third (grounding) pin. The
three-wire plug will fit into a grounding-type power outlet. This is a
safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet,
contact an electrician to replace the obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the
safety purpose of the grounding-type plug.
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Lightning — For added protection for the equipment during a light-
ning storm, or any time when you will leave the equipment unat-
tended and unused for long periods of time, unplug the AC battery
charger/adapter from the power outlet and disconnect the camera
from the computer. This will protect the equipment from damage
caused by lightning or power-line surges.
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Temperature, Humidity, Condensation — We do not recommend
operating the equipment outside the operating temperature or humid-
ity ranges as indicated in the Specifications appendix. If condensation
occurs, added time may be required to read from or write to a
PCMCIA card. Condensation may be present if the camera system
and/or PCMCIA card(s) are moved from a relatively cold environment
(like an air conditioned hotel room), into a warm, humid environ-
ment. We recommend that you allow sufficient time for the camera
system and/or PCMCIA cards to normalize within the specified
environmental ranges before operation. (Third-party, optional

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PCMCIA cards may have more restrictive operating temperature and
humidity ranges. Refer to the specifications for the cards you use.)
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PCMCIA cards — PCMCIA cards (not supplied with the camera
system) are fragile devices that can be damaged if not treated with
care. Refer to the documentation accompanying any card(s) you
obtain to ensure that you are handling the card as specified in that
documentation, and that you are using the card within its operating
ranges for temperature, humidity, condensation, and so on.
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Servicing — Do not attempt to service the equipment yourself.
Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or
other hazards. Never open the KODAK camera back. (Refer to Chap-
ter 7 for directions on separating the KODAK camera back from the
Nikon N90s Camera to clean a dirty imager.)
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Damage Requiring Service — Unplug the equipment from the wall
outlet and computer, and refer all servicing to the manufacturer under
the following conditions:
- When any cord or plug is damaged (send cord only).
- If liquid has been spilled or if objects have fallen in the equip-
ment.
- If the equipment has been exposed to rain or water.
- If the equipment does not operate normally according to the
operating instructions.
- If the equipment has been dropped or the housing has been
damaged.
- When the equipment exhibits a distinct change in performance.
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Disconnecting Parts — Do not separate the KODAK camera back
from the Nikon N90s camera. The system is shipped as a single unit;
do not disconnect the parts (except as described in Chapter 7 for
cleaning a dirty imager). Do not open or attempt to open the camera
back; doing so will void the warranty.

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You can connect the camera to a computer with or without a PCMCIA
card in the camera. Once the camera is connected to a computer, you
can insert/remove a PCMCIA card while the camera and computer are
turned on or turned off; however, do not remove a PCMCIA card from
the camera while the red “Card Busy” light on the camera back is
blinking. The blinking indicates that data are being read from or
written to the PCMCIA hard disk. If you do, you may lose the current
image, and may lose all of your images as well.
CAUTION: To prevent fire or shock hazard, use only the recommended
accessories or attachments.
Battery — Important Warnings
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Do not attempt to remove the battery; it is not a customer serviceable
part.
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If you will be operating the camera while it is connected to the AC
battery charger/adapter, the camera will be ready for operation almost
immediately. (However, if you are beginning with a dead battery, and
notice unusual behavior such as random characters flashing on the
camera back LCD, you may need to wait for approximately three
minutes while the adapter charges the battery.) If you will be operat-
ing the camera without the AC battery charger/adapter, you should
charge the battery for at least two hours before using as described in
Chapter 4.
If the unusual behavior continues for more than five minutes, the
battery may need to be replaced; contact Kodak.

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AC Battery Charger/Adapter — Important
Warnings
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You should operate the equipment only from the type of power source
indicated on the name plate of the AC battery charger/adapter.
A line
voltage outside of this range can destroy the AC battery charger/
adapter and/or the camera.
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Use only the supplied AC battery charger/adapter; do not plug other
chargers or adapters into the camera.
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The AC battery charger/adapter is for indoor use only.
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Do not use the supplied AC battery charger/adapter for any purpose
other than for the camera.
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Do not plug the AC battery charger/adapter into any equipment other
than the camera.
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The rechargeable battery in the KODAK camera back becomes warm
during charging; this is normal operation.
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Under normal conditions, charging the battery for at least two hours
provides optimal capacity. However, under very cold or very hot
conditions, charge for at least 30 minutes after the LCD battery
indicator indicates a full charge. Charge the battery as close to the
time the camera will be used as possible. (Waiting in excess of two
days before shooting will result in reduced battery capacity.)
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Use the AC battery charger/adapter when connected to a computer if
possible; use without the adapter in this configuration for an extended
time period will drain the battery. Leaving the camera connected to
the AC battery charger/adapter will not maintain a full charge; there-
fore disconnect before use, then reconnect and charge for two hours
to ensure a full charge. Extended camera metering or focusing reduces
the number of images available from a charge.

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Electromagnetic Emissions
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interfer-
ence in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference
to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interfer-
ence by one or more of the following measures:
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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
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Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
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Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that
to which the receiver is connected.
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Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This equipment conforms with the requirements of European Standard
EN55022 with respect to radio interference for a Class B device.
Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques
dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de la classe B
prescrites dans le réglement sur le broullage radioélectrique édicté par le
Ministère des Communications du Canada.
This digital apparatus does not exceed the class B limits for radio noise
emissions from digital apparatus set out in the radio interference regula-
tions of the Canadian Department of Communications.

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Contents
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1Before You Begin 1-1
Macintosh Computer — Hardware and Software 1-2
Required Computer, Memory, Hard Disk 1-2
Computer 1-2
Memory 1-2
Hard disk 1-2
Required Monitor and Display Card 1-2
Required Systems Software 1-3
Required SCSI Cables and Terminators 1-3
Required Applications Software 1-3
IBM PC or Compatible Computer — Hardware and Software 1-4
Required Computer, Memory, Hard Disk 1-4
Computer 1-4
Memory 1-4
Hard disk 1-4
Required Monitor and Display Card 1-4
Required SCSI Interface 1-5
Required Systems Software 1-5
Required Applications Software 1-5
Optional Hardware/Software for Playing Recorded Sound 1-5
Other Optional Equipment 1-6
Optional Camera Equipment 1-6
Optional PCMCIA Hard Disk Card 1-6

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2Introduction 2-1
KODAK Camera Back 2-3
Features 2-4
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3Quick Start 3-1
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4Preparing the Camera and the Computer 4-1
Using the AC Battery Charger/Adapter 4-3
Charging the Battery 4-4
Setting the SCSI ID on the Camera 4-8
Installing a SCSI Host Adapter (TWAIN PC Only) 4-13
Making the SCSI Connection 4-14
Camera as the Sole SCSI Device 4-14
Camera Used with Other SCSI Devices 4-18
Camera Used with a Macintosh PowerBook or a PC Laptop 4-24
Macintosh PowerBook with No External SCSI Devices 4-24
PC (for TWAIN driver) 4-26
Inserting and Removing a PCMCIA Card 4-27
Inserting a PCMCIA Card 4-27
Removing a PCMCIA Card 4-31
Installing the KODAK Driver 4-33
Accessing the Camera from the Driver 4-36
Special Instructions for TWAIN-compliant Software 4-36
Final Steps to the Driver Window 4-38
Updating Camera Firmware 4-40
Formatting a PCMCIA Card 4-42
Quitting — Disconnecting the Camera from the Computer 4-45
5 Using the Camera 5-1
Readying the Nikon N90s Camera 5-2
Turning Off the Camera 5-8

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Taking Pictures 5-8
Reading the Frames Remaining Indicator and the Frame Counter 5-9
Frames Remaining 5-9
Frame Counter 5-10
Deleting Pictures (Optional) 5-11
Recording Sound (Optional) 5-14
Turning off the Camera 5-15
Operating Differences with the Nikon N90s Camera 5-16
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6Tutorial — Accessing Camera Images 6-1
Working with Images Already on a PCMCIA Card 6-3
Accessing the Camera from the Driver 6-3
Viewing/Selecting an Image from the Camera with the Driver 6-5
Acquiring One Image from the Camera 6-8
Acquiring Multiple Images or a Contact Sheet 6-9
Rotate, Rename, and Annotate Images 6-11
Navigating Through Images 6-14
Navigating through a Contact Sheet 6-14
One or No Images Selected 6-14
More than One Image Selected 6-15
Preview 6-15
Applying Color Balance to Images 6-16
Applying Color Balance to a Single Image 6-17
Method A: Lighting Menu 6-18
Method B: Click-Balance Tool 6-18
Applying Color Balance to Multiple Selected Images 6-20
Saving Color Balance Changes 6-21
Crop Images 6-21
Close the Driver Image Window Saving Changes) 6-25
Working with Images in the Studio 6-26
Playing Recorded Sound Files 6-29

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6Tutorial — Accessing Camera Images (continued)
Archive and Delete Images 6-30
(Optional) Create Archive Files 6-30
Delete Files 6-32
Revise Preferences 6-32
Quitting 6-32
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7Reference — Camera 7-1
KODAK Camera Back and Imager 7-2
Timing Considerations 7-3
KODAK Camera Back Controls 7-4
Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) 7-4
Battery Indicator 7-6
Frames Remaining Indicator — KODAK Camera Back 7-7
Frame Counter — Nikon N90s Camera 7-7
ISO Warning 7-9
Disk Indicator 7-10
Disk Error Indicator 7-10
Control Buttons 7-11
DELETE Button and Delete Indicator 7-12
SCSI ID Button and SCSI Indicator 7-15
SCSI Connector (KODAK Camera Back) 7-17
Multipurpose Connector (KODAK Camera Back) 7-18
PCMCIA Cards 7-19
Supported PCMCIA Cards 7-19
Card Busy Light 7-20
DOS Formatting and Card Access 7-20
Troubleshooting, Disk Recovery, and Fragmentation 7-20