Kodak DC200 manuel d'utilisation

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    K OD AK DIGIT AL SCIENCE ™ DC210 Plus Zoom/DC200 Cameras User’ s Guide f or the cameras, K OD AK Installation Software , K OD AK DC200/DC210 Mounter Software , and K OD AK Acquire/TW AIN Software . Visit K odak on the W orld Wide W eb at www .kodak.com[...]

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    ©Eastman Kodak Company, 1998 Kodak, Digital Science, FlashPix, Photolife, and the ds monogram are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company. The FlashPix format is defined in a specification and test suite developed and published by Kodak in collaboration with Microsoft, Hewlett-Packard, and Live Picture. Only products that meet the specification and pa[...]

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    i T able of Contents T able of Contents Chapter-Page Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

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    ii Review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1 View Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1 Delete One or All Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 Magnify Pictures . . . . . .[...]

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    iii T able of Contents Memory Card Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4 Picture File Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5 Camera Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6 TWAIN Software . . . . . . . .[...]

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    iv Warranty & Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . warranty1 Warranty Time Period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . warranty1 Warranty Repair Coverage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . warranty1 Limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

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    1-1 1 1 Getting Started Getting Started Congratulations on your purchase of the ne w K OD AK DIGIT AL SCIENCE™ DC210 Plus Zoom (DC210) or K OD AK DIGIT AL SCIENCE™ DC200 Camera (DC200). The cameras that capture pictures digitally , without the use of film. The DC200 camera features: ✔ b uilt-in flash with red-eye reduction ✔ an easy to us[...]

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    1-2 Package Contents Camera SpeciÞcations ✔ DC200/DC210 camera with handstrap ✔ DC200/DC210 software CD ✔ user’ s guide ✔ video output cable ✔ quick setup guide(s) ✔ PC serial cable ✔ four AA batteries ✔ registration cards ✔ K OD AK DIGIT AL SCIENCE Picture Card ✔ A C adapter (av ailable in some DC210 camera outfits) Picture[...]

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    1-3 1 Getting Started Y our DC200/DC210 Camera ☞ The illustrations throughout this user’ s guide are of the DC210 unless otherwise stated. Camera Front Camera T op Viewfinder Flash Self-Timer Infrared Flash Sensor Light Sensor T ransceiver LIght Lens (DC210 Only) SHUTTER POWER Status Display FLASH SELF-TIMER CLOSE UP (DC210 only)[...]

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    1-4 Camera Back Camera Bottom Camera Side Viewfinder Ready Light LCD Screen DO-IT Mode Dial ZOOM / / (DC210 Only ) Battery Door Card T ripod Socket EJECT Card Door Serial Video Out AC Adapter[...]

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    2-1 2 2 Capture Capturing a Picture When the Mode dial is set to Capture, the camera can perform the follo wing functions: ✔ capture a picture ✔ pre vie w pictures on the Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) ✔ delete a picture just taken ✔ adjust the exposure ✔ adjust some camera settings using the Status Display Camera Power T o turn the camera [...]

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    2-2 T ake a Picture T o take a pictur e: Preview Y ou may also use the LCD as a li ve vie wfinder while in Capture mode. This allo ws you to pre view your picture before it is taken. ☞ Using the Pre vie w option significantly shortens battery life. T o activate Pr eview: T o exit: press the DO-IT b utton again to turn Pre vie w of f. The Pre vi[...]

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    2-3 2 Capture Delete One Picture Y ou may delete the picture that w as just taken without leaving Capture mode. ☞ This delete feature is only a v ailable when the picture is sho wn on the LCD and the Quickvie w option is acti vated. See “Quickvie w” on page 4-7. T o delete the most recent pictur e taken in Capture mode: T o exit: press a b ut[...]

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    2-4 Exposure Compensation The camera’ s exposure v alue (EV) can be adjusted from -2.0 to +2.0 EV in 0.5 EV increments while in Capture mode. A +1.0 adjustment in EV , in ef fect doubles the amount of light allo wed to reach the CCD (char ge coupled de vice) in your camera. A -1.0 adjustment in EV , halves the amount the light allo wed to reach t[...]

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    2-5 2 Capture Exposure Lock Use the Exposure Lock to take a sequence of pictures that require the same exposure. When this setting is acti v ated, the camera maintains a constant exposure setting. T o turn on Exposur e Lock: T o Reset: The Exposure Lock setting automatically resets when the camera is turned of f. 1 Set the dial to Capture. 2 T urn [...]

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    2-6 Status Display The Status Display , located at the top of your camera, allo ws you to vie w and change some camera settings. The follo wing sections of fer detailed descriptions of Status Display settings. ☞ The DC200/DC210 must be turned on to vie w the Status Display . Pictures Remaining The Pictures Remaining icon changes automatically to [...]

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    2-7 2 Capture Self-T imer Acti v ating the Self-T imer option creates a 10-second delay between the time you press the SHUTTER b utton and when the picture is taken. This allo ws you to include yourself in the picture. T o activate the Self-T imer: T o stop the Self-Timer: press the SELF-TIMER b utton again before the picture is taken. Memory Card [...]

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    2-8 T o insert a memory card: T o remo ve a memory card: W ARNING: Do not insert or eject a card when the Ready light is blinking. This may damage your pictures or camera. Use only certified memory cards in your camera that carry the CompactFlash logo. Close Up Ñ DC210 Only The DC210 of fers a Close Up setting which allo ws you to set the camera?[...]

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    2-9 2 Capture T o turn on the Close Up setting: T o cancel Close Up: press the CLOSE UP b utton again and the Close Up icon disappears from the Status Display . The Close Up setting is automatically turned of f when the camera is turned of f. Flash The DC200/DC210 is equipped with a b uilt-in flash that of fers an optional red- eye reduction featu[...]

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    2-10 T o change the Flash setting: T o cancel the Flash setting: Flash setting returns to the default setting when the camera is turned of f. Resolution Resolution indicates the size of the picture in pixels. The camera can be set to capture pictures in a High or Standard resolution. Y our pictures include more detail with high resolution, b ut the[...]

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    2-11 2 Capture Quality Y ou may set your camera to capture pictures in a Good, Better , or Best quality setting. The Quality setting indicates ho w much the picture is compressed to sa v e space on the memory card. Y our pictures include more detail with the Best or Better setting, b ut they will use more memory on the card than with the Good setti[...]

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    2-12 Batteries The DC200/DC210 comes with four AA batteries. Standard 1.5V alkaline, 1.5V lithium, or rechargeable 1.2V Ni-Cd or Ni-MH batteries may be used. The battery po wer icon changes automatically . Y ou may not select or change this icon. T o install the batteries: Full— batteries are fully charged. Low— batteries need to be replaced. B[...]

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    2-13 2 Capture Battery Usage Guidelines Alw ays follo w your battery manufacturer’ s directions fully . Do not attempt to disassemble, recharge, short circuit, or subject the battery to high temperature or fire. When removing, batteries may be hot, allo w them to cool before touching. Dispose of batteries according to Federal and Local Regulatio[...]

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    2-14 Zoom Ñ DC210 Only The DC210 comes equipped with a 2X zoom lens that allo ws you to zoom in on your subject from W ide Angle (29mm) to T elePhoto (58mm). T o activate the zoom: The camera’ s default lens position is W ide Angle. All other lens positions are considered T elePhoto settings. W ide Angle T elePhoto 1 Set the Mode dial to Capture[...]

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    2-15 2 Capture General Maintenance and Safety ✔ T o keep from damaging your DC200/DC210, av oid exposing it to moisture and extreme temperatures. ✔ Clean the outside of the DC200/DC210 by wiping with a clean, dry cloth. Ne ver use harsh or abrasi ve cleaners or or ganic solvents on the camera or any of its parts. ✔ Ne ver disassemble or touch[...]

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    3-1 3 Review 3 Review When the Mode dial is set to Re vie w , you may use the LCD to vie w the pictures stored on the K OD AK DIGIT AL SCIENCE Picture Card (memory card). Using the Overlay screen the camera can perform the follo wing functions: ✔ vie w the amount of unused memory left on the memory card ✔ vie w thumbnails of the pictures ✔ de[...]

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    3-2 Delete One or All Pictures Y ou can delete one or all of the pictures on the memory card when in the Re vie w mode. T o delete a picture in Re view mode: T o exit: press a b utton until Exit is highlighted and then press the DO-IT b utton. The main Re vie w screen reappears. ☞ Memory cards containing images captured from other digital cameras[...]

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    3-3 3 Review Magnify Pictures The magnify feature allo ws you to vie w the current picture at 2x size on the LCD screen when in Re vie w mode. T o magnify a picture in Re view mode: T o exit: press the DO-IT button to cancel the Magnify feature. The magnify feature stops and the Overlay screen reappears. 1 Set the Mode dial to Re vie w . 2 T urn th[...]

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    3-4 V ideo Out The video out feature on the DC200/DC210 allo ws you to connect the camera to a TV and vie w or run a slide sho w of the pictures from the memory card on your TV! This is especially useful when sharing pictures with f amily and friends. ☞ The camera’ s LCD is disabled when the camera is attached to the video cable. T o view pictu[...]

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    4-1 4 4 Preferences Preferences When the Mode dial is set to Preferences, the main Preferences screen appears on the LCD. Using the Preferences screen the follo wing settings can be adjusted or acti v ated: The Preferences screens, illustrated belo w , display the current setting of each icon. ✔ Quality ✔ File type ✔ Format memory card ✔ Re[...]

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    4-2 Quality The Quality screen is used to set the picture quality to Best, Better , or Good. See “Quality” on page 2-11 for more information on picture quality . T o set quality: T o reset: the Quality setting is maintained until another setting is selected. This setting does not change when the camera is turned of f. 1 Set the Mode dial to Pre[...]

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    4-3 4 Preferences Resolution The Resolution screen is used to set the picture resolution to High (1152x864) or Standard (640x480). See “Resolution” on page 2-10 for more information on picture resolution. T o set resolution: T o reset: the Resolution setting is maintained until another setting is selected. This setting does not change when the [...]

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    4-4 T emplate The T emplate screen is used to select a creativ e border and/or logo that is added to your picture when the picture is captured. Once a picture is captured with the template feature acti v ated, the template cannot be remov ed from the picture. The templates are stored on your memory card, and you can store up to eight templates per [...]

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    4-5 4 Preferences Date Stamp The Date Stamp screen is used to record the date on your pictures. T o turn on the Date Stamp: ☞ The date stamp is only visible after the picture has been taken with the camera in either Re vie w mode, or in Capture mode with Quickview acti vated. See “Quickvie w” on page 4-7, or chapter 3, “Re vie w” on page [...]

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    4-6 File T ype The File T ype screen is used to select how the picture file is sa ved, in a FlashPix or JPG (default setting) format. Select a format that is compatible with the software you use on your computer . T o set the file type: T o reset: the File T ype setting is maintained until another setting is selected. This setting does not change[...]

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    4-7 4 Preferences Quickview The Quickvie w screen is used to turn the camera’ s Quickview setting on or of f. When you take a picture with Quickvie w on, the picture momentarily appears on the LCD seconds after the picture is taken! ☞ The Quickvie w option must be acti vated to use the delete feature a vailable in Capture mode. See “Delete On[...]

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    4-8 Date and T ime The Date and T ime screen is used to set the camera’ s date and time. T o set the date and time: T o reset: the Date and T ime setting is maintained until another setting is selected. This setting does not change when the camera is turned of f. ☞ If batteries are remov ed from the camera for more than a few minutes, the Date/[...]

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    4-9 4 Preferences LCD Brightness The LCD Brightness screen is used to adjust the brightness of the LCD screen. T o adjust the LCD brightness: T o reset: the LCD Brightness setting is maintained until another setting is selected. This setting does not change when the camera is turned off. 1 Set the Mode dial to Preferences. 2 T urn the camera on. Th[...]

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    4-10 Format Memory Card The Format Memory Card screen formats the memory card while it is in the camera. When a memory card is formatted it erases ev erything, including any templates on the card, and sets up ne w directories and pointers on the memory card. T o f ormat a memory card: T o cancel f ormat: press a b utton until CANCEL FORMA T is high[...]

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    4-11 4 Preferences V ideo Out The V ideo Out screen is used to set the camera’ s video output format to NTSC or P AL. The video out format selected depends on your TV or video monitor . In most cases European countries use P AL, other countries use NTSC. T o set the video out f ormat: T o reset: the V ideo Out setting is maintained until another [...]

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    4-12 Language The Language screen is used to select a language interface for the camera. When a specific language is selected, the LCD screens on the back of the camera will change to reflect the language selected. T o select a language : T o change Language: press a button until another language is highlighted and then press the DO-IT b utton. T[...]

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    4-13 4 Preferences About The About screen is a view only screen that k eeps a record of the camera’ s use. While vie wing the About screen, you can look-up the following information: ✔ firmware v ersion ✔ total number of pictures taken o ver the lifetime of the camera ✔ total number of flashes fired ov er the lifetime of the camera T o v[...]

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    5-1 5 Installation 5 Installation Software K OD AK Installation Software (Installation softw are) quickly and easily installs the software included on the DC200/DC210 CD to your computer . WINDOWS System Requirements ✔ WINDO WS 95, WINDO WS 98, or WINDO W NT System Software ✔ Personal computer with 486/66MHz microprocessor minimum, PENTIUM Proc[...]

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    5-2 The install window appears. 4 Select the language you want to install. The W elcome window appears. 5 Click on the NEXT b utton. 6 Read the agreement and click on the YES button to accept the software license agreement. ☞ If you do not accept the license you will not be able to install the software. 7 Select which software you wish to install[...]

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    5-3 Installation 5 Y ou are no w ready to run the ne wly installed software. Detailed information on K OD AK DC200/DC210 Mounter Software (chapter 7) and TW AIN Software (chapter 8) are included in this user manual. Instruction manuals for the additional software packages that were installed are included in the camera package. When using DC200/DC21[...]

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    6-1 6 6 Connect Connect When the Mode dial is set to Connect, the camera can communicate with your computer using a serial cable or infrared transcei ver (DC210 only). The camera automatically detects if it is attached to the computer via the serial cable or an infrared transcei ver . While in Connect mode the camera is controlled by the computer .[...]

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    6-2 Serial Cable Connection The camera can connect to a computer using the serial cable included in your camera package. In order to connect the DC200/DC210, you need to find an a v ailable serial (COM) port on your PC. Most PCs come configured with two serial communication ports labeled COM1 and Com2, or A and B. These COM ports are usually labe[...]

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    7-1 7 7 Mounter Mounter Software K OD AK DC200/DC210 Mounter Software (Mounter softw are) is an easy way to vie w , transfer , or delete pictures stored on the memory card using your PC and WINDO WS 95, WINDO W 98, or WINDO WS NT software. Using Mounter software, the DC200/DC210 camera icon appears in the My Computer windo w , and within file bro [...]

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    7-2 Overview Mounter software uses the follo wing icons: Using Mounter Software Mounter software allo ws you to open picture files into a software application, transfer , or delete picture files and adjust the camera settings. Y ou may not copy picture files into the memory card using Mounter software. The camera needs to be connected to your co[...]

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    7-3 7 Mounter T o transfer files: T o exit Mounter software: select Close from the File menu. The Mounter Camera icon remains in the My Computer folder e ven when the camera is not accessed. 1 Double-click on the My Computer icon. The My Computer window appears. 2 Double-click on the Camera icon. The Memory Car d icon appears. 3 Double-click on th[...]

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    7-4 Setting and V iewing Properties Mounter software displays memory card, picture file, or camera information from the Properties windo w . Memory Card Properties The General Info tab on the Camera Card Memory Properties windo w displays the current setting for the memory card. Y ou cannot change settings on this windo w . ☞ Y ou must hav e a m[...]

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    7-5 7 Mounter Picture File Properties The General Info tab on the Picture File Properties windo w displays information about the current picture file. Y ou cannot change any settings on this windo w . T o open the Picture File Pr operties window: 1 Double-click on the Camera icon in the My Computer windo w . 2 Double-click on the Memory Card icon.[...]

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    7-6 Camera Properties The Camera Properties windo w displays the Camera Settings and Capture tab cards. Camera Settings T ab The Camera Settings tab on the Camera Properties windo w is used to vie w and change the camera’ s current settings, and open to the Communication Settings windo w . T o adjust the camera settings: 1 Click on the Camera ico[...]

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    7-7 7 Mounter Capture The Capture tab on the Camera Properties windo w allo ws you to take a picture, and adjust the exposure and zoom settings, and adjust the file format while the camera is attached to the computer . T o open the Capture tab: 1 Click on the Camera icon with the right mouse b utton. 2 Select Camera Properties from the pop-up menu[...]

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    7-8 Communication Settings The Communications Settings windo w allo ws you to view and change the serial port and port speed settings while the camera is attached to your computer . See “Camera Communication Settings” on page 7- 1 for more detailed information. T o open the Communication Setting window: 1 Click on the Camera icon with the right[...]

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    7-9 7 Mounter Delete The Delete windo w allo ws you to delete the pictures from the memory card. T o delete a picture: 1 Click on the Camera icon with the right mouse b utton. 2 Select Camera Properties from the pop-up menu. ☞ Y ou may also delete indi vidual picture files using the Camera icon. Simply double-click on the Camera icon, then doubl[...]

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    8-1 8 8 TW AIN TW AIN Software K OD AK DC200/DC210 Digital Access TW AIN Acquire Software (TW AIN) for WINDO WS 95, WINDO WS 98, or WINDO WS NT is a special industry- standard interface that allo ws the DC200/DC210 camera to transfer pictures from your camera directly to your fa vorite TW AIN-compliant software, such as ADOBE PHO TODELUXE. Installa[...]

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    8-2 Starting TW AIN Software 1 Connect the DC200/DC210 camera to your computer . See “Connect” on pag e 8-1. 2 Open a TW AIN-compliant software (for example, Adobe PhotoDeluxe). 3 Pull do wn the File menu and select TW AIN Source. 4 Select K odak DC200/DC210 Zoom Acquire TW AIN. 5 Pull do wn the File menu and select TW AIN Acquire. The TW AIN s[...]

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    8-3 8 TW AIN T ransferring Pictures from DC200/DC210 The DC200/DC210 needs to be turned on and connected to your computer to transfer pictures from the camera. 1 Click on the GET PICTURES FR OM CAMERA button. The Get Camera Pictur es window appears. ☞ Select Get Pictures from Computer to transfer pictures from an existing folder on your computer [...]

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    8-4 T o exit: click on the CLOSE button. Picture Information The Picture Information windo w displays information about the picture and camera settings when the picture was tak en. Y ou may not select or change any settings on the windo w . T o display picture inf ormation : T o exit: click on the CLOSE button. The main TW AIN softwar e window r ea[...]

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    8-5 8 TW AIN Preferences Settings The Preferences windo w allo ws you to change serial port and speed settings. If your computer does not recognize that the camera is attached and turned on, you may need to adjust the serial port and speed setting. T o change serial port or speed setting: ☞ If the software does not recognize the camera, continue [...]

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    9-1 9 9 T roubleshooting T ips and T roubleshooting Communicating with the Computer If your computer cannot communicate with the camera you may need to adjust the serial port and speed settings. Adjust the settings using the KOD AK Mounter Software (chapter 7) or K OD AK TW AIN Software (Chapter 8), or follow the instructions on the K odak W eb sit[...]

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    9-2 Printing Y ou may notice that the colors on your computer screen do not always match those in your documents or prints. This is because monitors and printers use dif ferent color systems. Y ou may be able to achie ve more predictable results in your printed documents by: ✔ improving the quality of your paper . Copier paper may not of fer the [...]

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    9-3 9 T roubleshooting T roubleshooting If you are experiencing dif ficulties with your camera, check the follo wing table for possible solutions. If the dif ficulties persist, refer to Chapter 11 - Where to Get Help . ☞ Additional technical information is a v ailable in the ReadMe file located in the K OD AK DC200/DC210 Folder . Computer Moni[...]

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    9-4 Windo ws-DC200/DC210 Camera Communications Problem Cause Solution Computer cannot communicate with the camera. Some Adv anced Po wer Management utilities on laptops can turn of f ports to sa ve battery life. See the Po wer Management section of your laptop’ s user guide to disable this feature. Conflict with another serial de vice, such as a[...]

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    9-5 9 T roubleshooting DC200/DC210 Camera Problem Cause Solution Ready light does not turn on and the camera does not work. Batteries are lo w or empty . Replace the batteries. Pictures remain in the camera’ s memory when the battery is remov ed. Camera is not turned on. T urn the camera on and verify that the green Ready light turns on. Shutter [...]

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    9-6 DC200/DC210 Camera Problem Cause Solution Part of the picture is missing. Something was blocking the lens when the picture was taken. K eep hands, fingers, or other objects aw ay from the lens when taking pictures. Y our eye or the picture was not centered correctly in the vie wfinder . Lea ve space around subject when centering picture in vi[...]

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    9-7 9 T roubleshooting DC200/DC210 Camera Problem Cause Solution Pictures remaining number does not decrease. The image resolution does not take up suf ficient space to decrease the picture remaining number . The camera is operating normally . Continue taking pictures. Picture is not clear . The lens is dirty . Clean the lens. See “General Maint[...]

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    9-8 LCD Messages Message Cause Solution No Memory Card. There is no memory card inserted in the camera. Insert a memory card into the camera. Cannot read memory card. Memory card is corrupted. Insert a ne w or reformat the memory card. Cannot establish connection. The camera cannot communicate with the computer . Change the COM port settings to Aut[...]

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    10-1 1 0 10 Accessories Accessories Se veral accessories for the DC200/DC210 cameras can be purchased from your K odak or computer dealer . AC Adapter An A C adapter allows you to connect your DC200/DC210 to a standard electrical outlet. This is especially useful when you are transferring pictures into your computer . The adapter po wers the camera[...]

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    10-2 Memory Cards Memory Card Reader Memory card readers transfer pictures up to 10 times faster from your memory card to your computer than standard serial cable connections. The parallel port memory card reader connects easily to your PC computer , and works well with most printers. Using the memory card reader greatly reduces battery consumption[...]

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    10-3 10 Accessories Inkjet Media The K OD AK DIGIT AL SCIENCE Family of Inkjet Products pro vide consistently sharp, vi vid color and text reproduction. All K OD AK DIGIT AL SCIENCE Inkjet Media works well with all popular color inkjet printers. Serial Connection Kit for MACINT OSH Systems The kit contains a serial cable and software that allo w yo[...]

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    10-4 Camera Bag Infrared Connection ÑDC210 Only The DC210 camera can connect to a computer using an infrared transcei ver connection. An infrared connection can increase transfer speed dramatically depending on the capability of your computer’ s IR options. Y our computer must be set up with an infrared transcei ver before the camera’ s infrar[...]

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    11-1 1 1 Help 11 Where to Get Help Help with your DC200/DC210 is a v ailable from a number of resources. Software Help Help with any softwar e packaged with your DC200/DC210 can be obtained from the software instructions, the softw are’ s help screens, or by contacting the manufacturer of that product. Online Services Contact K odak via: W orld W[...]

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    11-2 Customer Support If you ha ve questions concerning the operation of K odak software, or the DC200/ DC210, you may speak directly to a customer support representati ve. Ha ve the camera connected to your computer , its serial number ready , and be at your computer when you call. U .S. and Canada— call toll free, 1-888-375-6325, between the ho[...]

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    11-3 Help 11 Country Help number F ax Hungary 36-1-269-71-17 36-1-269-71-13 India 91-22-617-5823 91-22-617-6004 Ireland 1-800-409391 44-131-458-6962 Italy 1678-72-996 44-131-458-6962 Japan 81-3-5488-2390 81-3-5488-4512 K orea 82-2-708-5400 82-2-708-5500 Latin America 1-305-267-4700 1-305-267-4780 Lebanon 961-1-883822 961-1-881726 Malaysia 60-3-757-[...]

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    Warranty-1 W arranty W arranty & Regulatory Information W arranty Time Period K odak warrants the K ODAK DIGIT AL SCIENCE DC200 and K OD AK DIGIT AL SCIENCE DC210 cameras (excluding the batteries) to be free from malfunctions and defects in both materials and workmanship for one year from the date of purchase. W arranty Repair Coverage This war[...]

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    Warranty-2 Limitations W ARRANTY SER VICE WILL NO T BE PR O VIDED WITHOUT D A TED PR OOF OF PURCHASE. PLEASE RETURN THE W ARRANTY REGISTRA TION CARD WITHIN 30 D A YS OF PURCHASE. THIS W ARRANTY BECOMES NULL AND V OID IF Y OU F AIL TO P A CK Y OUR DC200/DC210 CAMERA IN A MANNER CONSISTENT WITH THE ORIGIN AL PR ODUCT P A CKA GING AND D AMA GE OCCURS [...]

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    Warranty-3 W arranty Application Support For application specific support, contact your reseller , systems integrator , software manuf acturer , or dealer . How to Obtain Service V isit us on the Internet at http://www .kodak.com Please refer to the Service and Support section of your user’ s guide for the support hotline designated to your loca[...]

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    Warranty-4 Regulatory Information FCC Compliance and Advisory This de vice complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the follo wing two conditions:1) this de vice may not cause harmful interference, and 2) this de vice must accept any interference recei ved, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equip[...]

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    Index-1 Index INDEX A About, Viewing the 4-13 AC Adapter, Connecting 10-1 Accessories AC Adapter 10-1 Battery Charger 10-3 Camera Bag 10-4 Infrared Connection 10-4 Inkjet Media 10-3 MACINTOSH Kit 10-3 Memory Card Reader 10-2 Memory Cards 10-2 Adjusting Camera Settings Using Mounter Software 7-6 Adjusting Port and Port Speed Using TWAIN Software 8-5[...]

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    Index-2 Turning Close Up On and Off 2-8 Zooming 2-14 Capture Mode 2-1 Capturing an Image See Taking a Picture Charger, Battery See Accessories Close Up Setting 2-8 CompactFlash 2-8 Computer Monitor Problems 9-3 Connect Mode 6-1 Connecting the AC Adapter 10-1 Connecting the Camera to a TV 3-4 Connecting to a Computer Using a Serial Cable 6-2 Using a[...]

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    Index-3 INDEX I Information Getting 1 Regulatory warranty4 Infrared Connection See Accessories Infrared Sensor 6-1 Inkjet Media See Accessories Inserting a Memory Card 2-7 Installing Batteries 2-12 Installing Software 5-1 , 5-2 , 5-3 Requirements for 5-1 J JPEG File Format 4-6 K Kodak Contacting 1 Getting Help From 2 L Language, Setting the 4-12 La[...]

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    Index-4 Transferring to a Computer 7-2 Picture Quality 2-11 Setting 4-2 Picture Resolution See Resolution Picture Taking See Taking a Picture Pictures Remaining 2-6 Port and Port Speed Adjusting Using TWAIN Software 8-5 Adjusting With Camera Attached to the Computer 7-8 Preferences Mode 4-1 Preview Display Exposure Compensation Icon 2-2 Exposure Lo[...]

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    Index-5 INDEX T Taking a Picture 2-2 Adjusting the Exposure 2-4 Deleting the Current Picture 2-3 Previewing the Image Before Taking the Picture 2-2 Previewing the Picture Just After Taking It 4-7 Selecting the Flash Setting 2-9 Selecting the Resolution 2-10 Setting the Self-Timer 2-7 Using the Close Up Setting 2-8 With Camera Attached to the Comput[...]