Kodak Digital Science DC40 User manual

User’s Guide
Kodak Digital Science (TM)
DC40 camera

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Contents
Introduction 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
About the Kodak Digital Science (TM) DC40 camera 1. . . . . . . . . . . .
Features 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1 Getting Started 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking Package Contents 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parts of the Camera 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Batteries 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Turning the Camera On and Off 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2 Using the Camera 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accessing Controls 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Moving Between Features 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Making Feature Selections 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting the Flash 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Flash Setting Descriptions 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting the Timer 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Timer Setting Descriptions 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting the Exposure 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Waking the Camera 19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Taking Pictures 19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Managing Pictures 21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storing Pictures 21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Erasing Pictures 21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3 Using Batteries 24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Battery Charge Level 25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Battery Safety Information 26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Improving Battery Performance 27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
About NiCad Batteries 28. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 Using a Power Adapter 29. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5 Connecting to a Computer 31. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecting to a MACINTOSH Computer 31. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecting to a Computer Running WINDOWS Software 33. . . . . . . .
6 Maintenance 34. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General Guidelines 34. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning the Lens 34. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning the Light Sensors 35. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storing the Camera 35. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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7 Troubleshooting 36. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Problems and Solutions 36. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Getting Help 41. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Appendix A Camera Specifications 42. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Regulatory Information 44. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FCC Compliance and Advisory Statement 44. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Canadian DOC Statement 45. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Index 46. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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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.
Battery compartment
Power adapter connection
and serial port compartment
Shutter button
On/Off switch
(Lens cover switch)
Lens
Flash
Viewfinder
Light sensors
Timer light
Hand strap
Front
Hand strap
Viewfinder
eye piece
Display Feature button
Select button
Back
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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An illustration at the bottom of the battery compartment indicates the
position for the top and bottom pairs of batteries.
2.Adjust the battery removal ribbon so that it rests on the bottom of the
battery compartment.
Battery removal
ribbon
3.Insert the bottom pair of batteries with the positive ends (the ends
with a bump) toward the front of the camera.

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As you are installing each battery, first insert the negative (flat) end
into the recessed area toward the back of the camera, and then push
the positive end into place.
NOTE: The batteries fit snugly.
4.Insert the top pair of batteries with the positive ends (the ends with a
bump) toward the back of the camera.
As you are installing each battery, first push the negative (flat) end
against the metal tab toward the front of the camera, and then push
the positive end into place.
5.Place the battery compartment cover into its track and then slide it
back until it clicks into place.