Kodak Digital Science DC50 Zoom User manual

User’s Guide
Kodak Digital Science (TM)
DC50 zoom camera

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Contents
Introduction 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Features 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking Package Contents 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using the Camera 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Batteries 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Turning the Camera On and Off 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Camera On 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Camera Off 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Flashing Indicator Lights and Icons 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Taking Pictures 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Turning On and Positioning the Camera 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Framing Your Subject in the Viewfinder 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Capturing the Image 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Camera Features 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Camera Front 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sliding Cover/Power Switch 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front Indicator Light 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Auto Focus Sensors 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Camera Top 19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shutter Button 20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Zoom Buttons 21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Camera Back 22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Viewfinder 23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Viewfinder Frame 24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
EJECT Button 24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MODE Button 25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SELECT Button 26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ERASE Button 26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DC50 zoom camera LCD Icons 27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Auto Focus 28. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exposure Compensation 30. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Flash 31. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Image Quality 33. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Timer 34. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Battery 36. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Image Counters 37. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Erase Images 39. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Memory Card 40. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Copy Images 41. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using Removable Memory Cards 45. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inserting a Memory Card 46. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removing a Memory Card 48. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Copying Pictures from the Camera to a Memory Card 49. . . . . . . . . . .
Erasing a Memory Card 50. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
File Name 52. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Batteries 53. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Battery Life 53. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storing the Camera 54. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Battery Charge Level 54. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Improving Battery Performance 55. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Battery Safety Information 55. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
About NiCad Batteries 56. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using a Power Adapter 57. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecting a Power Adapter to the Camera 58. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecting to a Computer 59. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MACINTOSH Systems 60. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Systems Running WINDOWS Software 62. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance 64. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General Guidelines 64. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning the Camera Lens 64. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning the Light Sensor and Focus Sensors 65. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storing the Camera 65. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Troubleshooting 66. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Camera Specifications 74. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Regulatory Information 76. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Index 78. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Introduction
The Kodak Digital Science (TM) DC50 zoom camera (DC50 zoom
camera) allows you to take pictures and transfer them to your
computer where you can save them, manipulate them using image
editing software, or print them on your printer.
Features
The easy-to-use DC50 zoom camera offers the following features:
– automatic focus
– zoom lens
– flash settings
– timer settings
– exposure settings
– removable memory card
– “power save” mode
– power supply choice: batteries or AC power adapter
– battery use indicator
– standard tripod mount

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Checking Package Contents
The following items are included with your new DC50 zoom camera:
– DC50 zoom camera
– four (4) lithium batteries
– serial cable for use with Macintosh systems
– serial cable for use with Windows systems
– 9-pin adapter for a 25-pin serial port
– camera software application kit
– Quick Reference Guide
–
Kodak Digital Science (TM) Digital Camera Reference CD
on which you will find the following items:
* ADOBE Acrobat (TM) Reader software
(one for Macintosh systems and one for Windows systems)
* an ADOBE Acrobat(TM) “pdf” format file of this User’s Guide
(one for Macintosh systems and one for Windows systems)
* warranty registration card
* various other information which may help you use your
DC50 zoom camera

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Using the Camera
This section provides instructions for using your new DC50 zoom
camera to take pictures. However, you should also become familiar
with the DC50 zoom camera buttons and features which are described
in the
Camera Features section.
The DC50 zoom camera focuses on subjects from distances of
2.3 feet (70 cm) to infinity. Pictures taken with subjects closer than
2.3 feet (70 cm) may appear blurry. The close-up mode allows
you to take pictures of subjects from distances of 1.6 feet (50 cm).
For more information about focus modes, refer to the
Camera
Features
section.
The DC50 zoom camera can store 7 to 22 pictures in its internal
memory, depending on the features you select. The Images Remaining
Counter in the Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) on the back of the camera
shows you the number of pictures that you can take before the camera
is full. As you take pictures, the number in the Images Remaining
Counter decreases. When the camera memory is full, “FUL” appears
in the Images Remaining Counter. You cannot take any more pictures
until the camera memory is erased.
NOTE: For detailed information about the DC50 zoom camera’s
features, refer to the
Camera Features section.
Pictures can also be stored on optional removable memory
cards. For information about using memory cards in the
DC50 zoom camera, refer to the
Using Removable Memory
Cards
section.

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Installing the Batteries
Four lithium batteries are included with your DC50 zoom camera.
You can also use rechargeable NiCad (nickel-cadmium) or AA
alkaline batteries. Refer to the
Batteries section for more information
about batteries.
WARNING:
Mixing battery types in the camera may cause
a fire or explosion. Only use batteries that are
all the same type.
1.Push firmly on the external battery compartment cover and slide the
cover down in the direction of the arrow on the battery cover.
top of camera
external battery compartment cover
The cover slides along its track.
top of camera
external battery compartment cover

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2.Remove the external battery compartment cover from the camera
and set it aside.
The internal battery compartment door is exposed.
top of camera
internal battery compartment door
3.Turn the camera over so the top of the camera is on your left and the
front of the camera faces up.
4.Locate the small tab that is just beneath the word OPEN on the
internal battery compartment door.
top of camera
internal battery compartment door
tab
5.Pull gently on the tab in the direction of the arrow on the door.
top of camera
internal battery compartment door
tab

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The door slides along its track and is released from its latch.
6.Lift up the door.
The battery compartment is exposed.
top of camera
battery compartment door battery compartment
NOTE: The proper battery positions are indicated on the internal battery
compartment door, as well as inside the battery compartment.
7.Place four batteries in the proper position in the battery compartment.
WARNING:
Mixing battery types in the camera may cause a fire or
explosion. Only use batteries that are all the same type.
top of camera
battery compartment door batteries
IMPORTANT: Make sure that you insert the batteries in the orientation
shown in the above illustration.

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8.Close the internal battery compartment door.
9.Push firmly on the door and slide the door until it locks into place.
top of camera
internal battery compartment door
tab
10.Position the external battery compartment cover in its track.
external battery compartment cover
top of camera
11. Slide the external battery compartment cover up until it locks into place.

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Turning the Camera On and Off
The camera is either on, off, or in the battery-saving power save mode.
For more information about the on, off, and power save modes, refer to
the
Camera Features section.
Camera On
Pull the sliding cover gently away from the camera to turn on
the camera.
The camera turns on automatically. Icons appear in the LCD.

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Camera Off
Push the sliding cover gently toward the camera until it stops to turn
off the camera.
The camera turns off and the feature icons disappear from the LCD.
Power Save
The DC50 zoom camera automatically turns off the camera after
60 seconds without use, even if you are using an AC adapter. Press
any button on the camera to return the camera to its active state.
You can specify a number between 60 and 255 seconds at a host
computer to change the number of seconds before the camera goes
into the power save mode.
Flashing Indicator Lights and Icons
The lights and icons on the DC50 zoom camera flash at varying speeds
for different purposes.

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Taking Pictures
Following are steps for taking a picture with your DC50 zoom camera
using the camera’s default values. For detailed information about the
DC50 zoom camera’s features and settings, refer to the
Camera
Features
section.
IMPORTANT: When you take pictures, make sure that your
fingers or hands do not cover the flash unit,
camera lens, viewfinder window, Auto Exposure
photometric unit, or Auto Focus sensors on
the camera.
Turning On and Positioning the Camera
1.Pull the sliding cover gently away from the camera.
The camera is on. Icons appear on the LCD.
2.Hold the camera with both hands with the handstrap on the right
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3.Slide your right hand fingers under the handstrap on the right side of
the camera and allow the camera to rest on your right thumb.
Your index finger should rest on the shutter button.
NOTE: If you want to frame the picture like a portrait, turn the camera
so it is vertically oriented (with the flash at the top).
Most image editing software packages allow you to rotate
pictures within the application, if necessary.
You also can mount the camera on a tripod using the mounting
socket on the bottom of the camera.

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Framing Your Subject in the Viewfinder
1.Look through the viewfinder on the back of the camera.
2.Position the Auto Focus (AF) target marks in the viewfinder frame on
your subject.
NOTE: The Auto Focus (AF) target marks are the solid and dotted
circles in the viewfinder frame. The solid circle is the target
mark for distances to infinity and the dotted circle is the target
mark for the closest distance (to 70 cm). Use the smaller frame
to the right (the one with the little flower in it) when you select
the close-up focus mode.
The picture includes an area slightly larger than the image you
see framed in the viewfinder frame.

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Capturing the Image
Hold the camera as steady as possible when you press the shutter
button. Moving the camera while pressing the shutter button will cause
your pictures to be blurry.
1.Press the shutter button halfway down.
NOTE: The shutter button is the purple button on the top of the camera.
The camera measures the ambient lighting and sets the exposure
and white balance, and automatically focuses the lens. The green
light on the right of the viewfinder illuminates.
NOTE: The green light on the viewfinder flashes if your subject is too
close or too far away. You can specify a close-up focus or
move closer or further away from your subject.
2.Press the shutter button all the way down.
After you press the shutter button, be sure to hold the camera steady
until the green light on the viewfinder flashes. There is a brief delay
between the time the shutter button is pressed and the time the
picture is actually taken and processed by the camera.
The Images Remaining Counter flashes, then the number of
remaining pictures is displayed. The number in the Images Taken
Counter increases by one. You cannot take another picture until the
green light on the viewfinder stops flashing.

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Camera Features
This four-part section describes the DC50 zoom camera features.
Camera Front—describes the front of the DC50 zoom camera.
– sliding cover/power switch
camera on
camera off
power save mode
– front indicator light
– exposure sensor
– focus sensors
– flash unit
Camera Top—describes the buttons on top of the DC50 zoom camera.
– shutter button
– zoom buttons
Telephoto (T)
Wide Angle (W)

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Camera Back—describes the viewfinder and the buttons on the back of
the DC50 zoom camera.
– viewfinder
– selection buttons
MODE
SELECT
ERASE
– EJECT button
DC50 zoom camera LCD Icons—describes the icons in the Liquid
Crystal Display (LCD) on the back of the DC50 zoom camera.
– LCD icons and settings:
Auto Focus
Exposure Compensation
Flash
Image Quality
Timer
Battery
Images Remaining Counter
Images Taken Counter
Erase Images
Memory Card
Copy Images

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Camera Front
sliding cover/power switch
flash unit
front indicator light (red light)
focus sensors light sensor
NOTE: A standard tripod mount (not shown) is located on the bottom of
the camera.