Kodak DC280 - Manual

4 Using the Battery Charger To ensure that you have a constant supply of freshly charged batteries, a battery charger and four AA Ni-MH rechargeable batteries are provided with some DC240/DC280 cameras. These batteries need to be charged before using and take up to eight hours to fully charge. So yo...

5 1 Using an AC Adapter If you are taking pictures indoors or when the camera is connected to a computer, you may want to use a Kodak-specified AC adapter to help conserve battery power. It is important to use only a Kodak-specified AC adapter with your DC240/DCD280 camera. If you do not have a Koda...

7 1 Setting the Clock on Your Camera Your camera has a built-in clock that maintains the date and time in a 24-hour format. The camera clock needs to be set if you plan to use the Date Stamp feature, which imprints the date on your picture. For information on using the Date Stamp feature, see page 1...

8 Adjusting the LCD Brightness You can adjust the brightness of the color LCD to suit your particular needs. 1 Set the Mode dial to Camera Setup. You can set the Mode dial to any setting you want as long as there is an image in the LCD screen to adjust the brightness level. 2 Slide the POWER switch ...

10 Previewing a Picture Before it is Taken If you want to see what a picture looks like before you take it, you can preview the image on the LCD on the back of your camera. The live image that appears is very helpful for framing your subject, especially when using the Close-Up, Digital Zoom, and Bor...

11 2 Pressing the Shutter Button Taking pictures is a snap with your camera. The SHUTTER button on your camera locks in the auto focus and takes the picture. 1 Set the Mode dial to Capture. 2 Slide the POWER switch to the right to turn on the camera. 3 Center the subject using the guide marks in the...

15 2 Setting the Flash When taking pictures at night, indoors, or outdoors in heavy shadows, your pictures need flash. For everyday picture-taking, use the Auto setting. However, there are times when changing the flash option can improve your pictures. For instance, if you are taking pictures of peo...

16 Photographing Distant Subjects If you want to create postcard-like pictures of scenic views, such as a sunset or mountain range, use the Infinity Focus feature. When Infinity Focus is selected, the camera automatically turns off the flash and auto focus so you get sharp, clear pictures. If you ha...

17 2 Photographing Close-Ups If you want to take pictures of objects up close, such as flowers or artwork, use the Close-Up feature. When selected, the camera automatically sets the focus distance to 0.8 to 1.6 ft (0.25 to 0.5 m) and sets the flash to ensure detail and clarity. Since the viewfinder ...

18 Putting Yourself in the Picture There might be times when you want everyone, including yourself, to be in the picture. For these occasions, use the Self-Timer feature to create a 10-second delay between the time you press the SHUTTER button and the time the picture is taken. 1 Set the Mode dial t...

19 2 Adding the Date to Your Pictures You may want to keep track of when a picture was taken, perhaps to record a child’s first picture or for an insurance claim. Whatever the reason, your camera has the ability to record the date and time directly on your picture using the Date Stamp feature. In or...

20 Deleting the Picture Just Taken If you decide that you do not like a picture, you can delete it quickly from the camera memory card immediately after it is taken. For the Quick Delete feature to work, the picture must be displayed on the LCD, so Quickview needs to be activated. Once you delete th...

22 Adjusting the Camera Exposure If your pictures seem too dark or too light, you can adjust the amount of light allowed into the camera so your pictures are properly exposed. These adjustments in lighting are called Exposure Compensation. 1 Set the Mode dial to Capture. 2 Slide the POWER switch to ...

23 3 Adding a Border to Your Picture You can add a border or logo (or both) to your picture, using the graphics supplied on your camera memory card. When you use the Border feature, the camera Preview is turned on automatically to help you frame the picture and see if the border selected works well ...

25 3 Adjusting the Picture Quality If you intend to make large prints, you can capture more detail in the picture using the Best setting. However, with this setting more room is used on the camera memory card. For everyday pictures, use the Better setting, which gives you great pictures and more sto...

26 Adjusting the Picture Resolution If you want to send pictures through e-mail or use them online, use the Standard resolution setting. With this setting, only the information needed for viewing on a computer or printing small prints is captured. For pictures that are going to be printed, use the H...

27 3 Selecting a White Balance for Indoor Pictures If you are using your camera indoors where flash is prohibited, your pictures may take on a green tint if captured under fluorescent tube lighting, or a reddish-orange tint if captured under tungsten household lighting. You can correct this problem ...

28 Choosing a Metering System You can control the way light affects your pictures using the metering systems available on your camera. If you want a nice even exposure throughout the picture, use the Multi-Pattern setting. This setting is great for everyday pictures. If you want to emphasize the cen...

30 Sharpening and Sof tening a Picture If you are planning to edit your pictures using image editing software, the Sharpness feature can make some editing processes easier. By selecting the Sharp setting, the edges around the picture are enhanced, making it easier to cut or crop the image. If you wa...

31 3 Locking in an Exposure Setting If you are taking a series of pictures that require a consistent look or a constant exposure setting, use the Exposure Lock feature. This feature is great for taking a series of pictures, like a mountain range, and creating a mural with the prints. 1 Set the Mode ...

34 Viewing Your Pictures You can view each picture in full LCD size, or you can view up to three smaller thumbnail-size pictures at a one time using the Filmstrip feature. 1 Set the Mode dial to Review. 2 Slide the POWER switch to the right to turn on the camera. The LCD displays the last picture ta...

35 4 Magnifying Your Pictures If you want to zoom in on a specific part of a picture displayed on the LCD, use the Magnify feature. This feature lets you view a section of the current picture at two times the normal LCD size. 1 Set the Mode dial to Review. 2 Slide the POWER switch to the right to tu...

36 Selecting Pictures for Printing You can scroll through and select certain pictures on the camera memory card to print, as well as create an index of all of the pictures using the Print Order feature. This feature is useful because it saves you time when printing pictures from a KODAK Picture Make...

37 4 Cancelling Pictures for Printing If you have second thoughts about the pictures you have selected to print, you can go back and cancel individual pictures or the entire order. 8 Press the DO-IT button. The Copies screen appears, unless you selected the Index Print option, which returns you to t...

38 Protecting Your Pictures You can safeguard your pictures from being deleted accidentally from the camera memory card by using the Protect feature. This feature is very useful if the camera and camera memory card are used by more than one person. 1 Set the Mode dial to Review. 2 Slide the POWER sw...

39 4 Deleting One or All of Your Pictures If you decide that you do not like the pictures stored on the camera memory card, or you just want to free up space, use the Delete feature to remove one or all of the pictures on the card. If you have marked pictures to be protected, they cannot be deleted ...

40 Running a Slide Show on Your Television You can view your pictures on the camera LCD, or connect your camera to a television and display your pictures to a large audience using the Slide Show feature. The pictures appear on the television for a period of 1 to 99 seconds, a time you set from the c...

41 4 Viewing Information About a Picture You can look up specific information about a picture using the Picture Information feature. The information that appears is view-only. 1 Set the Mode dial to Review. 2 Slide the POWER switch to the right to turn on the camera. The last picture taken appears o...

44 Setting a Response Beep Your camera provides auditory feedback in the form of a beep anytime the SHUTTER button is pressed, or when the camera cannot perform a selected function. If you do not want auditory feedback, you can turn off the beep. This can be especially useful when taking a picture o...

45 5 Saving Camera Power The Power Save feature helps extend battery life by shortening the time that the camera power stays on when not in use. For your convenience, the Power Save setting is activated to help conserve battery power. If situations arise where you need the camera power to stay on fo...

46 Viewing Camera Information Have you ever wondered how many pictures you have taken with your camera or how many times the flash fired? The Camera Information feature keeps a record for you. 1 Set the Mode dial to Camera Setup. 2 Slide the POWER switch to the right to turn on the camera. The main ...

47 5 Selecting a Language for the Camera You can select from many different languages for the camera. Once you select a language, the text changes to reflect the language selected. 1 Set the Mode dial to Camera Setup. 2 Slide the POWER switch to the right to turn on the camera. The main Camera Setup...

48 Formatting Your Camera Memory Card If you own camera memory cards that have been used in other digital cameras, the card may not be properly formatted for use in your camera, or that data on the card may become corrupted. When these issues arise, your camera indicates that the camera memory card ...

49 5 Adjusting the Video Out Signal You can set your camera so it is compatible with NTSC or PAL video signals. The Video Out feature needs to be set correctly if you plan on running a slide show of the pictures from the camera on a television or video monitor. For information on setting up a slide ...

50 Adjusting the Camera Default Settings You can customize your camera so specific settings are activated automatically each time you turn on the camera. Select settings for Flash, White Balance, Exposure Compensation, Borders, and Effects to suit your particular picture-taking needs. Setting a Bord...

51 5 Setting a Flash Default You can adjust your camera so it is set to a specific flash setting every time you turn on the camera. For more information about the Flash setting, see page 15. 1 Set the Mode dial to Camera Setup. 2 Slide the POWER switch to the right to turn on the camera. The main Ca...

52 Setting a White Balance Default If you are always using your camera indoors where flash is prohibited, you can set the camera so it is balanced for the type of light source that you take pictures under. For more information about the White Balance feature, see page 27. 1 Set the Mode dial to Came...

53 5 Setting an Exposure Compensation Default You can adjust the Exposure Compensation setting so it is used every time you turn on the camera. For more information about The Exposure Compensation feature, see page 22. 1 Set the Mode dial to Camera Setup. 2 Slide the POWER switch to the right to tur...

54 Setting an Effect Default If you work for a newspaper or in an office environment where you need to record lecture slides, you can adjust your camera so it takes pictures in black and white, sepia tone, or to highlight text every time you turn on the camera. For more information about the Effects...

57 6 6 Installing Your Sof tware The KODAK DC240/DC280 Installer Software (Installer) included with your camera contains software for Windows-based personal computers and Macintosh computers. These applications provide a variety of features that let you access and use the pictures stored on the came...

58 Kodak Sof tware for Windows-Based Computers There are four Kodak software applications supplied with the camera for use on a Windows-based computer. They are: q KODAK DC240/DC280 Camera Mounter Software (Mounter) — provides an easy way to view pictures from the camera memory card and copy them to...

59 6 Kodak Sof tware for Macintosh Computers There are three Kodak software applications supplied with the camera for use on a Macintosh computer. They are: q KODAK DC240/DC280 Picture Transfer Application (Picture Transfer) —provides an easy way to view pictures from the camera memory card and copy...

60 Installing the Sof tware While the Installer is automatically loading your software, take a few minutes to fill out and send in the camera product registration card. This allows you to receive information regarding software updates and registers some of the products included with the camera. 1 Cl...

62 Using a Serial Cable Connection The most common means of connecting the camera to your computer is by serial cable connection. When connecting the camera, it is a good idea to use a Kodak-specified AC adapter (see page 5). Connecting to a Windows-Based Computer An RS-232 serial cable is provided ...

63 7 Connecting to a Macintosh Computer Either a serial cable for a Maintosh computer or adapter plug for use with the RS-232 serial cable is provided so you can connect your camera through a serial port on a Macintosh computer. 1 Set the Mode dial to Connect. 2 Connect the serial port adapter plug ...

64 Using a USB Cable Connection If you have a personal computer and are running Windows 98, or a Macintosh computer, you may be able to connect the camera using a Universal Serial Bus connection. The USB interface provides an easy and faster alternative to serial cable connection. However, since USB...

65 7 Starting the Kodak Sof tware for Windows-Based Computers With the camera connected to your computer, you are now ready to open and use the software that you installed in Chapter 6. For detailed information on using the software, refer to the online help for each application. Opening Mounter Sof...

66 Starting the Kodak Sof tware for Macintosh Computers With the camera connected to your computer, you are now ready to open and use the software that you installed in Chapter 6. For detailed information on using the software, refer to the online help for each application. Opening Picture Transfer ...

67 7 Navigating to Your Pictures Pictures are stored on the camera memory card according to a standard agreed upon by many camera manufacturers. This standard allows you to use the camera memory card in different cameras. Each Kodak application supplied on the Installer CD guides you to your picture...

69 8 8 Tips and Troubleshooting There may be times when questions arise from using your camera. This chapter can point you in the right direction for finding the answers quickly, so you can continue using your camera. Connecting with Your Camera If you are getting messages on your computer that stat...

70 Getting Better Results from Your Printer You 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 different color systems. You may be able to achieve more predictable results in your printed documents b...

71 8 Troubleshooting If you are experiencing difficulties with your camera, check the following table for possible solutions. Additional technical information is available in the ReadMe file located in the KODAK DC240/DC280 folder. Computer Monitor Problem Cause Solution The image on your monitor is...

80 Customer Support If you have questions concerning the operation of Kodak software or the camera, you may speak directly to a customer support representative. Have the camera connected to your computer, its serial number ready, and be at your computer when you call. q U.S. and Canada —call toll fr...

84 Limitations WARRANTY SERVICE WILL NOT BE PROVIDED WITHOUT DATED PROOF OF PURCHASE. PLEASE RETURN THE WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD WITHIN 30 DAYS OF PURCHASE. THIS WARRANTY BECOMES NULL AND VOID IF YOU FAIL TO PACK YOUR DC240/DC280 CAMERA IN A MANNER CONSISTENT WITH THE ORIGINAL PRODUCT PACKAGING AN...

86 Regulatory Information FCC Compliance and Advisory This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and 2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may...

87 11 11 Appendix This appendix serves as a resource for specific technical information and care for your camera, and contains the following information: q Original default settings. q Camera Specifications. q Care and maintenance. q Battery usage guidelines. Original Camera Default Settings Your ca...

88 DC240 Camera Specifications DC240 Camera Pixel Resolution CCD 1344 x 971=1.31 millions of pixels (total number of pixels) High 1280 x 960=1,228,800 Standard 640 x 480=307,200 Color 24-bit, millions of colors Picture File Format Exif version 2.1 (JPEG base) Picture Storage External memory only: AT...

89 11 DC280 Camera Specifications DC280 Camera Pixel Resolution CCD 1901 x 1212 = 2.3 millions of pixels (total number of pixels) High 1760 x 1168=2,055,680 Standard 896 x 592=530,432 Color 24-bit, millions of colors Picture File Format Exif version 2.1 (JPEG base) Picture Storage External memory on...

90 General Maintenance and Safety q To keep from damaging your camera, avoid exposing it to moisture and extreme temperatures. q Clean the outside of the camera by wiping with a clean, dry cloth. Never use harsh or abrasive cleaners or organic solvents on the camera or any of its parts. q Do not all...

91 11 Using Your Batteries q Kodak recommends KODAK Photolife AA Alkaline Batteries, or KODAK Photolife AA Ni-MH Rechargeable Batteries for use in the camera. q Remove the batteries when the camera is stored for extended periods of time. q Always follow your battery manufacturer ’s directions fully....

92 q When disposing of batteries, follow the manufacturer ’s instructions and any local and national regulations. Kodak suggests customers take advantage of any community battery recycling programs that may exist in your area. Contact your local waste remover or recycler for details. Caution Hot Sur...

93 Index A AC adapter 5 adapter AC 5 serial 63 adjusting auditory feedback 44 auto ISO 29 border default 50 borders 23 camera exposure 22 clock 7 date stamp 19 digital zoom 12 effects 24 exposure compensation 22 exposure default 53 flash 15 flash default 51 frames 23 ISO default 55 language 47 LCD b...