Kodak DCS 560 User manual

User’sGuide
forDCS500SeriesDigitalCameras
DCS500SeriesDigitalCameras

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CAREFULLY READ THE FOLLOWING WARRANTY TERMS AND CONDITIONS
BEFORE USING YOUR CAMERA. USE OF YOUR CAMERA INDICATES YOUR
ACCEPTANCE OF THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE
WITH THEM, PROMPTLY RETURN THE CAMERA, UNUSED, ALONG WITH THE
ACCOMPANYING MATERIALS, IN THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
WARRANTY
KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS 500 Series Cameras
THIS WARRANTY APPLIES ONLY TO EQUIPMENT PURCHASED IN THE
UNITED STATES.
Warranty Time Period
Kodak warrants your KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS 500 Series Camera to be free from
defects in material and workmanship for 1 year or 100,000 shutter activations from the
day of purchase (whichever comes first).
Warranty Repair Coverage
If this equipment does not function properly during the warranty period due to defects in
material 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 necessary to replace the entire system, it
may be replaced with a remanufactured system. Repair or replacement carries a 30 day
warranty effective at the time of service problem resolution. This warranty will not extend
the original warranty period, and in the case of parts replacement, will only apply to parts
and labor performed to repair the equipment.

Limitations
REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT WITHOUT CHARGE IS KODAK’S ONLY OBLIGATION
UNDER THIS WARRANTY.
Warranty service will not be provided without 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 equipment to a Kodak
authorized service center for repair, you must first contact a Kodak representative for
return authorization and instructions.
Should you need to return equipment to Kodak, Kodak is not responsible for the loss or
damage of equipment while in transport to a Kodak authorized service center. You may, at
your option, choose to insure equipment for loss or damage with the carrier of your
choice.
This warranty becomes null and void if, during shipment, you fail to pack your Kodak
Professional DCS 500 Series Digital Camera in a manner consistent with the repacking
instructions.
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
✔failure to use Kodak supplied items (such as cables).
KODAK MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AND
SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY
AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
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 YOUR CAMERA,
COST OF ANY SUBSTITUTE EQUIPMENT, FACILITIES, OR SERVICES, OR CLAIMS
OF YOUR CUSTOMERS FOR SUCH DAMAGES.

Outside the United States
In countries other than the United States, warranty terms may be different. Unless a
specific Kodak warranty is communicated to the purchaser in writing by Kodak, no
warranty or liability exists even though defect, damage or loss may be by negligence or
other act of Kodak.
How to obtain service
In the United States, call 1-800-23-KODAK (1-800-235-6325).
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 KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS 500 Series Camera for repair, the unit
should be packed in its original packing materials according to the repacking instructions
located on the shipping container. The problem report form, located at the back of this
manual, should also be completed and enclosed with your camera. If the original
packaging has been discarded or is not available, packing will be the purchaser’s
responsibility.
Return of the repaired or replaced equipment to the customer can be expected five to
seven business days from the date the equipment arrives at the service center.

Product Support Options
During the warranty period for the Kodak Professional DCS 500 Series Camera, you are
entitled to product support for both hardware and software, provided your camera is
registered with the Eastman Kodak Company. You may register with Eastman Kodak via
mail.
Support is provided through a variety of options:
1Technical support through the Web site: (http://www.kodak.com):
✔Support includes FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions), downloadable software
updates, and technical topic articles for reading and downloading.
2FaxBack Documents on a variety of subjects. The FaxBack system is available at the
following phone number:
North America 1-800-508-1531
3Authorized Dealers:
Contact your authorized Kodak Professional dealer for help with camera operation
and connection to your computer. Many dealers can also provide training for your
graphics application software, integration consulting, and supporting equipment.
Authorized dealers can also provide help in purchasing a service maintenance
agreement.
4Telephone Support:
Currently, telephone support is provided without charge during your warranty period
only. Your camera must be registered with Eastman Kodak to qualify for no-charge
support. You will be asked to provide the serial number of your camera and proof of
purchase may be requested to verify the current status of your warranty. Cameras
found to be out of warranty will require a credit card payment for each call incident.
There is no charge to register your camera with Eastman Kodak Company.
United States: Call 1-800-23-KODAK (1-800-235-6325)
Outside United States: Contact your local Kodak service representative

5Out-of-Warranty Support Options
There will be a charge for call incidents if you wish to speak to a Kodak support
representative. A call incident is defined as only those issues raised during the first
telephone or email contact. Follow-up telephone calls by Kodak’s representative, and
callbacks to Kodak’s Support Center to resolve the call incident will not be charged,
provided a valid, active call number is provided. Calls to report bugs or anomalies
will have any charges cancelled. Calls to arrange for service will have the charges
cancelled or applied as a credit against the repair estimate or invoice.
Service maintenance agreements, which cover the repair and support of the DCS 500
Series camera and software are available. Please contact the regional Service
Marketing group at:
North America 1-800-645-6325
No-charge options include:
• Kodak Professional World Wide Web site:
http://www.kodak.com/KodakProfessional
• FaxBack system documents
• Kodak Professional dealer where you purchased this product.

Contents
Table of Contents
Important Information ..................................................1-1
System Requirements for your Computer................................................ 1-2
MACINTOSH .................................................................................1-2
WINDOWS .....................................................................................1-2
Warnings.................................................................................................. 1-3
Important Safeguards and Precautions..................................................... 1-4
Electromagnetic Emissions...................................................................... 1-7
VCCI Statement....................................................................................... 1-7
About Your Camera .....................................................2-1
Features.................................................................................................... 2-1
Nomenclature........................................................................................... 2-3
Camera Front ...................................................................................2-3
Camera Back ...................................................................................2-4
Camera Top .....................................................................................2-5
Camera Bottom ................................................................................2-5
Camera Sides ...................................................................................2-6
Open Battery/PC Card Door ............................................................2-7
Top LCD Panel ................................................................................2-8
Back LCD Panel ..............................................................................2-9
Image Display ..................................................................................2-9
Navigation Techniques ..................................................................2-11
Status Bar ......................................................................................2-13
Viewfinder .....................................................................................2-14

Using the Quick Control Dial................................................................ 2-15
Using the Quick Control Dial For Digital Functions ....................2-15
Using the Quick Control Dial For Non-digital Functions .............2-16
Buttons................................................................................................... 2-17
Attaching the Lens................................................................................. 2-18
Removing the Lens .......................................................................2-19
The Imager............................................................................................. 2-20
Anti-aliasing filter.................................................................................. 2-20
IR Filter.................................................................................................. 2-20
Illuminating the LCD Panels ................................................................. 2-21
Camera Straps........................................................................................ 2-22
Attaching the Neck Strap ..............................................................2-22
Attaching the Hand Strap ..............................................................2-22
Attaching the Hand Strap and Neck Strap ....................................2-24
Powering Your Camera ...............................................3-1
Turning the Camera On and Off.............................................................. 3-1
Batteries ................................................................................................... 3-2
Inserting/Removing Batteries ..........................................................3-3
Checking Battery Status ..................................................................3-5
Battery Charger........................................................................................ 3-6
To Charge Batteries .........................................................................3-7
Conditioning ....................................................................................3-9
Battery Conservation ............................................................................. 3-10
PowerSave Mode ..........................................................................3-10
Six Second Timeout ......................................................................3-10
Situations Using Extra Battery Power ...........................................3-10
Image Display Timeout .................................................................3-11

Contents
AC Adapter............................................................................................ 3-12
Connecting the AC Adapter ..........................................................3-13
Using PC Cards ............................................................4-1
PC Cards .................................................................................................. 4-1
Dual Slots for PC Cards........................................................................... 4-2
Inserting/Removing PC Cards .........................................................4-3
Formatting a PC Card ......................................................................4-6
Selecting a PC Card or Folder ................................................................. 4-8
Selecting a PC Card or Folder .........................................................4-8
Saving Files ..................................................................5-1
JPEG and TIFF File Processing............................................................... 5-1
Processing with Two PC Cards .......................................................5-1
Processing Images ...........................................................................5-2
Changing Processing Settings .........................................................5-5
Working with TIFF Custom Files on your Computer .....................5-7
IPTC Data Management .......................................................................... 5-8
Loading IPTC Data from a PC Card ...............................................5-9
Configuring Your Camera ...........................................6-1
Date and Time.......................................................................................... 6-1
Dioptric Adjustment of the Viewfinder................................................... 6-2
Custom Functions .................................................................................... 6-3
Selecting and Setting Custom Functions .........................................6-3
Resetting Individual Custom Functions ..........................................6-5
Resetting All Custom Functions At Once .......................................6-5
Custom Function Chart ...................................................................6-6
Resetting the Camera to Its Initial Settings............................................ 6-19