Kodak V1233 - Easyshare 12.1MP Digital Camera User manual

User's Manual
Digital Camera
Kodak V1233
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Table of Contents
Section Title Page
Preface............................................................................................................................................ 5
About this Document.................................................................................................................. 5
Related Documents..................................................................................................................... 5
For More Information ................................................................................................................. 5
Section 1 – Introduction................................................................................................................ 1
1.1 Becoming Familiar with the Digital Camera........................................................................ 1
1.1.1 Digital Photography and the AFHCAN Cart................................................................. 1
1.1.2 Modes of Operation...................................................................................................... 1
1.1.3 Main Parts of the Digital Camera.................................................................................. 3
1.1.4 Introduction to the LCD Screen and Menu System...................................................... 5
1.1.5 Controls and Their Functions ....................................................................................... 7
1.1.6 Camera Charge Indicators ........................................................................................... 10
1.1.7 Docking Station.......................................................................................................... 10
1.2 Key Camera Settings and Features ..................................................................................... 12
1.2.1 Verifying Camera Date and Time................................................................................ 12
1.2.2 Starting from a Baseline of Default Settings ............................................................... 14
1.2.3 Recommended Settings for AFHCAN Clinical Photography ..................................... 15
1.2.4 Using the Flash Modes and Color Settings.................................................................. 15
1.2.5 Deleting Images........................................................................................................... 16
1.3 Adding Images to an AFHCAN Case................................................................................. 18
1.3.1 Starting a Case............................................................................................................. 18
1.3.2 Connecting the Kodak V1233...................................................................................... 18
1.3.3 Opening the Digital Camera Screen ............................................................................ 18
1.5 Using Other Cameras or Media .......................................................................................... 21
1.5.1 Using Other Cameras................................................................................................... 21
1.5.2 Capturing Images from Disks, Memory Cards, or Thumb Drives............................... 22
1.6 Video................................................................................................................................... 23
1.7 Using the V1233 with Laptop or Desktop Computers........................................................ 23
Section 2 – Operating Procedures.............................................................................................. 25
2.1 Setting Up the Camera........................................................................................................ 25
2.1.1 Setting the Date and Time ........................................................................................... 25
2.1.2 Resetting to the Factory Default Baseline ................................................................... 26
2.1.3 Entering the AFHCAN Recommended Settings.......................................................... 26
2.1.3.1 Capture Tab.......................................................................................................... 26
2.1.3.2 Capture + Tab...................................................................................................... 27
2.1.3.3 Setup Tab.............................................................................................................. 29
2.1.3.4 Video Tab............................................................................................................. 30
2.2 Taking Pictures or Videos................................................................................................... 31
2.2.1 Taking a Still Photograph............................................................................................ 31
2.2.2 Taking a Video Clip..................................................................................................... 31

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2.3 Viewing and Deleting Photos or Videos on the Camera..................................................... 32
2.3.1 Viewing Items on the Camera's LCD Screen .............................................................. 32
2.3.2 Deleting an Individual Item......................................................................................... 33
2.3.3 Deleting All Items Stored in the Camera..................................................................... 33
2.4 Capturing an Image or Video to a Case.............................................................................. 34
Section 3 – Clinical Considerations............................................................................................ 37
3.1 Characteristics of a Good Clinical Photograph................................................................... 37
3.2 Avoid Common Mistakes ................................................................................................... 38
3.3 Tips and Tricks ................................................................................................................... 38
Section 4 – Routine Maintenance............................................................................................... 39
4.1 Changing the Battery .......................................................................................................... 39
4.2 Replacing the SD Memory Card......................................................................................... 40
Appendix A – Menu Summary................................................................................................... 41
List of Illustrations
Figure Title Page
1 Kodak V1233 Digital Camera.............................................................................................1
2 Controls on top of camera...................................................................................................3
3 Controls on back of camera.................................................................................................3
4 Additional items, front and back.........................................................................................4
5 Additional items, top, botom, sides.....................................................................................4
6 Typical LCD screen elements for ordinary photography....................................................5
7 Basic features of the menu system ......................................................................................6
8 Camera battery charge indicators......................................................................................10
9 Docking station..................................................................................................................11
10 Setting the camera date and time.......................................................................................13
11 Exace menu sequence for resetting factory defaults .........................................................14
12 Exact menu sequence for deleting all images....................................................................17
13 Possible results when Digital Camera button is pushed....................................................19
14 Digital Camera screen.......................................................................................................20
15 Connecting camera via USB cable....................................................................................21
16 Press Cancel if Windows message appears.......................................................................22
17 Removable drives and media ............................................................................................23
18 USB cable and adapter ......................................................................................................24
19 Changing the battery .........................................................................................................39
20 Memory card .....................................................................................................................40
List of Tables
Table Title Page
1 Modes of operation..............................................................................................................2
2 Functions of key camera controls........................................................................................7
3 Docking station control and indicator ...............................................................................12
4 Recommended settings for AFHCAN clinical photography.............................................15
5 Buttons on Digital Camera screen.....................................................................................20

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Preface
About this Document
This document is part of the set of user manuals provided with an AFHCAN Cart. These user
manuals, covering various topics, are normally assembled into a binder delivered with each Cart.
This modular design has the following advantages:
•the set of manuals provided with your Cart includes documents for the specific peripheral
devices installed
•separate documents for specific makes and models of peripheral devices can be developed
independently
•each document is a stand-alone publication, so as new devices or features are added to the
Cart, new manuals can be added to the existing binder
•user information that is common to all items of equipment does not need to be repeated in
each module, but can be covered in separate modules and referenced as needed
Related Documents
This document assumes you have read the introductory hardware and software manuals included
as the first two sections in this binder. (This includes PUB-118, User's Manual, The AFHCAN
Cart, V3, and PUB-120, Software User's Manual, AFHCAN Client Software, Version 4.)
A similar manual covering the Fuji FinePix E550 digital camera is available from AFHCAN.
That manual is PUB-111, User's Manual, Digital Camera, Fuji FinePix E550.
The original Kodak manuals provided with the camera were included in a set of materials
delivered with the AFHCAN Cart or device. Consult those manuals for details of operation not
covered in this document.
For More Information
This document describes the Kodak V1233 camera to a level of detail that will meet most user's
needs in the context of clinical use of the AFHCAN Cart. For descriptions of the advanced
features of the camera, refer to the original Kodak user documentation supplied with the Cart.
Information can also be found at Kodak's website:
www.kodak.com
http://www.kodak.com/global/en/service/products/ekn033563.jhtml?pq-path=11647

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Section 1 – Introduction
1.1 Becoming Familiar with the Digital Camera
1.1.1 Digital Photography and the AFHCAN Cart
When communicating with another healthcare provider about a patient, it is often helpful to send
one or more pictures of an injury, rash, or other visible condition. The Kodak V1233 digital
camera (Figure 1) produces a high-resolution image with good color fidelity. Many automated
features make the camera easy to use. Direct installation on the AFHCAN Cart simplifies the
process of capturing digital images. The AFHCAN Software works directly with the camera
software to incorporate digital images into a case.
Figure 1
Kodak V1233 Digital Camera
Unlike other medical peripherals on the AFHCAN cart, which produce specialized medical
images (such as the video otoscope), the digital camera is a general purpose device. Anything
visible to the naked eye can be photographed and brought into the patient's case.
Where other types of photography may be artistic, clinical photography is practical. Nonetheless,
in both types of photography the goal is to please the intended audience. In clinical photography,
think about how well the image tells the story of the patient's condition. Will the individual
consulting on the case have the information he or she needs to understand the symptoms? Section
3 gives pointers on how to obtain a good clinical photograph.
On the AFHCAN Cart, the digital camera is stowed in its docking station in the lower drawer.
This allows the camera to be recharged, and connects the camera to the computer so images can
be uploaded. The drawer can be locked for security.
This manual describes how to use the digital camera in conjunction with an AFHCAN Cart and
software. Several of the camera's features are not relevant to the AFHCAN application, and thus
are not covered in this manual. Additional information about all the camera's features can be
found in the Kodak user manuals and on the Kodak website.
1.1.2 Modes of Operation
A mode of operation describes a general way in which the camera can be used. For example,
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view mode is for viewing images stored in the camera's memory. Although the V1233 can be
simple to use, the camera is actually a sophisticated device with many features. Because these
features are organized in terms of the camera's modes of operation, it is helpful to understand the
modes first before getting into details on the controls, indicators, and menu systems. Table 1
introduces the modes that are discussed in this manual. Details on how to activate the modes will
be provided later.
Table 1
Modes of operation
Mode Description
scene Scene mode is used for still photography. Scene mode can be further divided into
auto mode and a variety of additional predefined modes (such as portrait, sport).
auto Auto mode is one of the scene modes. Auto mode is the default mode for
still photography. Auto mode is best for AFHCAN clinical photography.
custom Custom mode is one of the predefined scene modes. Unlike the other
scene modes, which have set configurations for shutter speed, scene
brightness, etc., custom mode is like a memory function for camera
settings. Any features that were selected when in custom mode will be in
effect the next time custom mode is entered. The settings in custom
mode are not affected by the camera reset function (see Section 1.2.2).
video With video mode, the camera is used to record video clips.
view In view mode, the camera displays images or video clips stored in the camera's
memory or on the memory card.
menu In menu mode, the LCD screen displays a menu system for selecting various
features or changing various settings (such as data and time).
macro Macro mode is a focus setting used for close-up photography (the focus distance
ranges from 2 to 27.6 inches).
infinity Infinity mode is a focus setting for photographing distant scenery (the focus distance
ranges from 32 feet to infinity).
Note: If the camera is not in macro or infinity mode, the normal focusing range of
23.6 inches to infinity is standard.
auto flash Auto flash is a flash mode where the flash may or may not take place depending on
the lighting conditions.
fill flash Fill flash is a flash mode where the flash always takes place.
red eye
preflash Red eye preflash is a flash mode that gives a preflash to ensure pupils are not
dilated (bright light constricts pupils), thereby reducing the amount of light reflected of
the subject's retinas.
flash off Flash off is a flash mode which prevents the flash from taking place regardless of
lighting conditions.

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1.1.3 Main Parts of the Digital Camera
This section introduces the main controls and hardware features on the Kodak V1233. Figures 2
through 5 show the controls and other hardware features on the digital camera. Details on control
functions are provided in Table 1 (page 6).
Figure 2
Controls on top of camera
Figure 3
Controls on back of camera

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Figure 4
Additional items, front and back
Figure 5
Additional items, top, bottom, sides

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1.1.4 Introduction to the LCD Screen and Menu System
The back of the digital camera has a liquid crystal display (LCD) screen that is used for several
purposes:
•serves as the viewfinder by displaying the scene to be photographed (there is no optical
viewfinder on the Kodak V1233)
•displays information about the camera status and the characteristics of the scene displayed
•displays the menu system when the menu button is pushed
•allows photographs or movies stored in the camera's memory to be reviewed when the
review button is pushed
The software that controls the LCD screen is intelligent: it knows what the camera is doing at all
times and will change the information displayed on the LCD screen accordingly. For example, if
you push the menu button while in video mode, you will see only the menu items that apply to
video mode.
Note: This section introduces a few basic concepts and terms about the
LCD screen that are needed to understand operation of the controls.
Additional details on the menu system and other items of information
displayed will be covered later in this manual.
Figure 6 shows some of the common icons and information displayed on the LCD screen when
the camera is first turned on. Some items shown, such as the zoom bar, will disappear from the
screen after a short delay. Other items will appear when appropriate.
Figure 6
Typical LCD screen elements for ordinary photography

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Figure 7 illustrates the basic features of the menu screen. Menu screens are used to set or select
various options and operating characteristics of the Kodak V1233 digital camera. The items
displayed on the menu screens will vary considerably depending on what operating mode the
camera is in. The purpose of Figure 7 is to show the basics of menu navigation. Menu sequences
for specific operations, such as setting the date and time, will be covered in Section 2.
Note: Because this manual is focused on clinical photography as it
applies to the AFHCAN Cart, only those menu items and procedures
required for good clinical results will be covered.
Figure 7
Basic features of the menu system

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1.1.5 Controls and Their Functions
Table 2 describes the functions of each control shown in Figures 2 and 3. The items are presented
in order of operational significance.
Table 2
Functions of key camera controls
Graphic Name Function Fig
Power On/Off
Press to turn camera power on. The camera will go
into auto mode (the default scene mode), which is
recommended for AFHCAN clinical photography.
Press again to turn camera power off.
Illuminates to show camera power is on.
2
Shutter Button
In scene mode, press halfway to
focus picture and adjust auto
exposure; press fully to take picture.
In video mode, press fully to start
recording, press fully again to stop.
half 2
full
Flash Selector
Press to sequence
through the four
available flash
modes.
auto no flash 2
fill red-eye
Scene Mode
Selector
Press to enter a scene mode menu. Allows user to
select from 23 possible predefined scene modes
(such as sport mode, which is used for photographing
a moving subject).
Press again to return to auto mode. Each time the
Scene Mode Selector button is pushed, a brief
description of the currently selected mode will appear
on the LCD screen.
If in video mode, press to return to scene mode.
Pressing the Scene Mode Selector button is an
alternate way to power on the camera.
The markings on this control illuminate to show that
scene mode is active.
When the camera is off and placed in the dock or
connected to the DC power cable, works with the
Video Mode and Favorites buttons to indicate the
battery charging status.
2

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Graphic Name Function Fig
Video Mode
Press to enter video mode.
The camera can be powered on by pressing the
Video Mode button, which allows the camera to enter
video mode immediately.
Illuminates to show camera is in video mode.
When the camera is off and placed in the dock or
connected to the DC power cable, works with the
Scene Mode Selector and Favorites buttons to
indicate the battery charging status.
2
Favorites
This control is not applicable to AFHCAN clinical
photography.
When the camera is off and placed in the dock or
connected to the DC power cable, works with the
Scene Mode Selector and Video Mode buttons to
indicate the battery charging status.
2
Zoom Lever
Push right to
enlarge
image
(Telephoto).
In view mode, zooms
into image.
In menu mode, opens
help menus.
Push left to
make image
smaller but
widen field of
view (Wide-Angle).
In view mode, zooms out
of image.
2
Menu Button Push to display the menu system on the LCD screen
(menu mode).
Push again to exit the menu system. 3
Review Button Push to display images and videos stored in the
camera on the LCD screen (activates view mode).
Push again to exit view mode and enter scene mode. 3
Joystick Up
Pushing the joystick up performs a variety of
functions, including:
changing the amount of general information displayed
on the LCD screen (see Figure 6)
moving up through a list of menu items
increasing the numerical value of a selected item
in view mode, pans up in an enlarged image
3
Joystick Up
(short form) Same as above, but graphically simplified.

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Graphic Name Function Fig
Joystick Down
Pushing the joystick down includes the following
functions:
sequencing through macro focus (close-up), infinity
focus (distant scenery), or normal focus
(automatic focus within a range of 23.6 inches to
infinity)
moving down through a list of menu items
decreasing a numerical value of a selected item
in view mode, pans down in an enlarged image
3
Joystick Down
(short form) Same as above, but graphically simplified.
Joystick Left
Pushing the joystick left includes the following
functions:
decreasing the image brightness level
selecting a tab page to the left in the menu system
moving to the left in a group of settable values
in view mode, selecting the previous photo for display
in the LCD screen
in view mode, pans to the left in an enlarged image
3
Joystick Left
(short form) Same as above, but graphically simplified.
Joystick Right
Pushing the joystick right includes the following
functions:
increasing the image brightness level
selecting a tab page to the right in the menu system
moving to the right in a group of settable values
in view mode, selecting the next photo for display in
the LCD screen
in view mode, pans to the right in an enlarged image
3
Joystick Right
(short form) Same as above, but graphically simplified.
Push Joystick
Push straight down on the joystick to select a
highlighted item or displayed value.
In scene mode, press to display a brief description of
the particular scene mode the camera is in (e.g., auto,
portrait, sport, etc.)
3
Push Joystick
(short form) Same as above, but graphically reduced.

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Graphic Name Function Fig
Delete Button
In view mode, opens a menu for deleting one or more
photographs from the camera's memory or memory
card. (Use joystick to move through menu and select
desired actions.)
3
Share Button Not applicable to the AFHCAN application. 3
1.1.6 Camera Charge Indicators
Three buttons on the top of the camera work together when the camera is charging to indicate
battery charge status (Figure 8). Charging takes place when the camera is turned off and is either
in the docking station or connected to the DC power adapter.
The three indicators work from left to right to show charge level. When the charge is low, the
left-most button (Favorites) will flash and the other indicators will be off. As the charge
increases, the left-most button will be on steadily, and the Video Mode button will flash. When
fully charged, all three lights will be on.
Figure 8
Camera battery charge indicators
1.1.7 Docking Station
The camera is normally placed in a docking station on the Cart. On the V3 Cart, the docking
station is in the lower drawer. The docking station has the following functions:
•provides a convenient location for accessing the camera
•connects the camera to the Cart so images can be downloaded into the computer
•provides physical security for the camera (the drawer can be locked)
•delivers power to the camera for recharging the batteries (use rechargeable-type batteries
only)
•indicates the battery charge status

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The docking station has been designed for use with a number of different Kodak camera models.
Each camera is shipped with a plastic adapter that fits onto the docking station. The adapter
positions the camera in the docking station so the connectors line up properly. The docking
station connector provides both power for recharging and connection to the computer.
The docking station has one pushbutton control and one indicator (Figure 9). These items are
described in Table 3.
Figure 9
Docking station

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Table 3
Docking station control and indicator
Graphic Name Function Fig
Connect
Button
When the camera is in the docking station, pressing the
Connect button notifies the computer that the camera is ready
to communicate.
Note: this step is necessary before images can be downloaded
into a case. Attempting to download an image before the
Connect button is pushed will cause a message to be
displayed.
9
Charge
Indicator
When the AFHCAN Cart is powered up and the camera is in
the docking station, flashes to indicate charging and illuminates
steady to indicate fully charged.
Note: the camera is normally turned off when in the cradle.
9
1.2 Key Camera Settings and Features
When using a camera for casual photography, it is up to the user to decide which features are
important. In clinical photography, which is not casual at all, certain features and settings must be
used correctly to achieve clinical success.
This section describes a number of these clinically important features and settings and their
importance in a clinical situation. For some of these features, the sequence of operation is
graphically depicted as an aid to quick learning.
Note: See Appendix A for a full list of menu settings and defaults.
1.2.1 Verifying Camera Date and Time
When it comes to documenting a patient's condition, the date and time an event took place is an
important piece of clinical information. The digital image files generated by digital cameras
include the date and time when the files were created. Thus, when you take a photograph of an
injury, the exact date and time when you took the photograph is in fact documented–it is
automatically included in the digital file.
To ensure that the correct date and time information is captured, it is important to verify that the
date and time settings in the camera are correct. It is a good practice to check the camera's date
and time once a day. Figure 10 graphically depicts the sequence for setting the camera date and
time (specifically, advancing the minutes from 54 to 58).
Note: This procedure is given in a step-by-step format in Section 2.1.1.

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Figure 10
Setting the camera date and time

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1.2.2 Starting from a Baseline of Default Settings
Because many individuals may be using the digital camera, it is always possible for someone to
leave the camera in a non-standard configuration. The Kodak V1233 makes it easy to reset all the
camera's settings to a factory default baseline. If there is any doubt about a camera's
configuration, it may be easier to restore the defaults and reestablish the desired settings from
there. This is a good way to ensure consistency in clinical photography.
Figure 10 graphically depicts the exact sequence for resetting the camera to the factory defaults.
(Refer to Section 2.1.2 for the corresponding step-by-step procedure.)
Figure 11
Exact menu sequence for resetting factory defaults