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KODAK DC5000 Zoom Digital Camera

User’s Guide

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Page 1: ...KODAK DC5000 Zoom Digital Camera User s Guide Visit Kodak on the World Wide Web at www kodak com ...

Page 2: ...Eastman Kodak Company 343 State Street Rochester N Y 14650 Eastman Kodak Company 2000 Kodak and Photolife are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company P N 6B5271 ...

Page 3: ... gets inside the camera or onto the weatherproof seals q To ensure a proper seal use a clean lint free cloth to wipe off any dust sand or hair that may accumulate on the rubber seals of the doors and lens glass cover Dust or sand on the seals may cause water leakage and may damage the seals q Do not press down on or remove any of the rubber seals q When you find a damaged or deteriorated rubber se...

Page 4: ...and lens glass cover and allow the camera to dry completely Do not apply power to the camera until it is completely dry q Before using the camera make sure the lens cover is secured and that all sensors and lenses are clean and dry q Although the camera can be used at the beach use extreme caution not to get sand on the camera seals ...

Page 5: ...justing the LCD Brightness 7 Attaching the Neck Strap 7 2 Taking Pictures 9 Previewing a Picture Before it is Taken 10 Pressing the Shutter Button 11 Zooming in on Your Subject 12 Zooming in Even Closer 12 Viewing the Picture Just Taken 13 Setting a Quickview for Each Picture 13 Setting the Flash 15 Photographing Distant Subjects 16 Photographing Close Ups 17 Putting Yourself in the Picture 18 Add...

Page 6: ...s 33 Viewing Your Pictures 34 Magnifying Your Pictures 35 Selecting Pictures for Printing 36 Cancelling Pictures for Printing 37 Protecting Your Pictures 38 Deleting One or All of Your Pictures 39 Running a Slide Show on Your Television 40 Viewing Information About a Picture 41 5 Personalizing Your Camera 43 Setting a Response Beep 44 Saving Camera Power 45 Viewing Camera Information 46 Selecting ...

Page 7: ...ndows Based Computer 62 Connecting to a Macintosh Computer 63 Using a USB Cable Connection 64 Starting KODAK Software for Windows Based Computers 65 Opening Mounter Software 65 Opening Digital Access Software TWAIN Acquire 65 Opening Camera Controls Software 65 Opening Border Transfer Software 65 Starting KODAK Software for Macintosh Computers 66 Opening Picture Transfer Application 66 Opening Dig...

Page 8: ...Warranty and Regulatory Information 83 Warranty Time Period 83 Warranty Repair Coverage 83 Limitations 84 Application Support 85 How to Obtain Service 85 Regulatory Information 86 FCC Compliance and Advisory 86 Canadian DOC Statement 86 11 Appendix 87 Original Camera Default Settings 87 Camera Specifications 88 General Maintenance and Safety 89 Using Your Batteries 91 ...

Page 9: ...ded for other cameras q Take digital pictures in unbelievable detail color and sharpness q Transfer your pictures to a computer for instant editing enhancement and placement into your document q E mail your pictures in minutes to friends family and business associates anywhere in the world q Print high quality pictures at home using KODAK Inkjet Photo Paper or take your KODAK Picture Card to a KOD...

Page 10: ... the Camera On and Off Turn the camera on and off using the POWER switch located on the back of the camera 1 Lift the ring on the battery door 2 Turn the ring to unlock the door then pull up to open 3 Insert the batteries as indicated on the battery cover then close and lock the battery door Make sure that the gaskets are clean and that no dirt is present when you close the door q To turn on the c...

Page 11: ...eview or Camera Settings The battery status symbol is not visible if you set the camera to Connect 2 Slide the POWER switch to the right to turn on the camera 3 Check the battery status symbol that appears in the Status Display q Full No Icon indicates that batteries are charged and ready to use q Low indicates batteries are not fully charged and will soon need to be replaced or recharged q Exhaus...

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Page 13: ...ra memory cards that carry the CompactFlash logo 1 Lift and turn the ring to unlock and open the door on the side of the camera 2 Hold the camera memory card so the connection end is pointed at the camera and the card label with the MB size is facing toward the back of the camera The camera memory card can only be inserted one way into the camera Forcing the card in the wrong way may damage your c...

Page 14: ...from the camera for an extended period of time or the batteries become exhausted you may need to reset the clock 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 screen appears 3 Press a button until the icon is highlighted 4 Press the DO IT button The Date Time screen appears 5 Press a buttons to adjust the date and time fields ...

Page 15: ... long as there is an image in the LCD screen to adjust the brightness level 2 Slide the POWER switch to the right to turn on the camera The main Camera Setup screen appears 3 Use the dial on the bottom of the camera to adjust the brightness of the LCD screen to the brightness level you want Refer to this illustration and hold the strap firm while doubling it through the plastic holders Menu Captur...

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Page 17: ...taken q Zoom in closer on your subject q Automatically lock the focus on the subject when you press the SHUTTER button q View the picture you just took q Vary the flash settings to give you control over the type of flash needed for specific conditions q Adjust the camera to take landscapes Infinity Focus and close ups as well as set the Date Stamp feature and Self Timer all available with the touc...

Page 18: ...t to turn on the camera 3 Press the DO IT button The LCD displays a live image with the icons of activated camera features The image in the LCD appears in color unless you have turned on an effect such as black and white or sepia tone in which case the effect is applied to the displayed image See page 24 for details q Exposure Compensation icon appears in the LCD and Status Display if you adjusted...

Page 19: ... ready light comes on when the camera is set to take a picture If the green ready light next to the viewfinder blinks then the auto focus is not focused on the subject Release the SHUTTER button and recompose your picture Press the SHUTTER button half way down again to relock the auto focus on the subject If the red flash indicator light next to the viewfinder blinks then the flash is not fully ch...

Page 20: ...1 Set the Mode dial to Capture 2 Slide the POWER switch to the right to turn on the camera 3 Press the ZOOM control When you look through the viewfinder the subject appears closer or farther away as you press the ZOOM button 1 Press the DO IT button to turn on Preview if it is not already activated The LCD turns on with a live image 2 Frame your subject using the LCD 3 Press the ZOOM button until ...

Page 21: ... 3 Press the SHUTTER button to take a picture 4 Press the button The picture just taken appears in the LCD for several seconds with the delete icon above the button If you want to view the picture again press the button 5 To delete the picture on the LCD press the button The LCD displays the Delete Picture screen 6 Press a button until YES is highlighted 7 Press the DO IT button The picture is per...

Page 22: ...5 Press the DO IT button The LCD displays the Quickview screen The current setting is checked ä 6 Press a button until ON is highlighted 7 Press the DO IT button The main Menu screen reappears The image appears for several seconds on the LCD in color unless you have turned on an effect such as black and white or sepia tone in which case the effect is applied to the displayed image See page 24 for ...

Page 23: ...ash In situations where the use of flash is prohibited as in museums you can turn off the flash 1 Set the Mode dial to Capture 2 Slide the POWER switch to the right to turn on the camera 3 Press the FLASH button to scroll though the flash options The Flash setting icon changes in the Status Display q Auto No Icon fires the flash automatically when needed The camera determines when there is not eno...

Page 24: ...ctures 1 Set the Mode dial to Capture 2 Slide the POWER switch to the right to turn on the camera 3 Press the INFINITY FOCUS CLOSE UP button once The Infinity Focus icon appears in the Status Display If you press the button twice the close up feature is activated 4 Frame your subject in the viewfinder and press the SHUTTER button to take the picture 5 To turn off Infinity Focus press the INFINITY ...

Page 25: ...ption is automatically activated For information on Preview see page 10 When you use the Close Up feature the zoom capabilities on the camera are disabled 1 Set the Mode dial to Capture 2 Slide the POWER switch to the right to turn on the camera 3 Press the INFINITY FOCUS CLOSE UP button twice The Close Up icon appears in the Status Display and the LCD Preview feature shows a live image 4 Frame yo...

Page 26: ... 3 Press the SELF TIMER button The Self timer icon appears in the Status Display If you want to cancel self timer before the picture is taken press the SELF TIMER button again or turn off the camera 4 Place the camera on a flat steady surface or tripod 5 Frame your subject in the viewfinder and press the SHUTTER button The red Self Timer light located on the front of the camera turns on and stays ...

Page 27: ...lide the POWER switch to the right to turn on the camera 3 Press the MENU button The LCD displays the main Menu screen 4 Press a button until the icon is highlighted 5 Press the DO IT button The LCD displays the Date Stamp screen The current setting is checked ä 6 Press a button until the Date Stamp option you want is highlighted 7 Press the DO IT button The main Menu screen reappears The next tim...

Page 28: ... Set the Mode dial to Capture 2 Slide the POWER switch to the right to turn on the camera 3 Turn on Quickview page 14 4 Frame your subject in the viewfinder and press the SHUTTER button The picture appears on the LCD with the icon displayed above the button 5 Press the button The LCD displays the Delete Picture screen 6 Press a button until YES is highlighted 7 Press the DO IT button The picture i...

Page 29: ... pictures with interesting borders supplied on the camera memory card and software CD q Capture pictures in color black and white sepia tone or highlight text in documents q Adjust the ISO sensitivity for low light photography without flash q Select specific picture quality and resolution settings to meet your demanding picture taking needs q Set white balancing options so you get great color repr...

Page 30: ...change the exposure number q If your pictures are too dark increase the exposure number q If your pictures are too light decrease the exposure number You can adjust the exposure numbers in 2 0 to 2 0 in 0 5 increments An increase of 1 0 doubles the amount of light allowed into the camera A decrease of 1 0 reduces the amount of light by half 7 Press the DO IT button The main Menu screen reappears a...

Page 31: ...sfer Application online help or the ReadMe file Once the picture is taken the border cannot be removed 1 Set the Mode dial to Capture 2 Slide the POWER switch to the right to turn on the camera 3 Press the Menu button The LCD displays the main Menu screen 4 Press a button until the icon is highlighted 5 Press the DO IT button You can select from a list of different borders to customize your pictur...

Page 32: ... Set the Mode dial to Capture 2 Slide the POWER switch to the right to turn on the camera 3 Press the Menu button The LCD displays the main Menu screen 4 Press a button until the icon is highlighted 5 Press the DO IT button 6 Press a button until the Effect option you want is highlighted q Black White takes a black and white picture q Sepia Tone takes a picture with a reddish brown cast q Document...

Page 33: ... dial to Capture 2 Slide the POWER switch to the right to turn on the camera 3 Press the Menu button The LCD displays the main Menu screen 4 Press a button until the icon is highlighted 5 Press the DO IT button The LCD displays the Quality screen The current setting is checked ä 6 Press a button until the Quality option you want is highlighted q Best use for printing 8x10 pictures q Better use for...

Page 34: ...mera 3 Press the Menu button The LCD displays the main Menu screen 4 Press a button until the icon is highlighted 5 Press the DO IT button The LCD displays the Resolution screen The current setting is checked ä 6 Press a button until the Resolution option you want is highlighted q High use this setting when you are going to print your pictures Picture size is 1760 x 1168 pixels q Standard use this...

Page 35: ... camera 3 Press the Menu button The LCD displays the main Menu screen 4 Press a button until the icon is highlighted 5 Press the DO IT button The LCD displays the White Balance screen The current setting is checked ä 6 Press a button until the White Balance option you want is highlighted q Auto No Icon automatically adjusts the white balance q Daylight balances for natural daylight lighting q Fluo...

Page 36: ...n on the camera 3 Press the Menu button The LCD displays the main Menu screen 4 Press a button until the icon is highlighted 5 Press the DO IT button The LCD displays the Auto Exposure screen The current setting is checked ä 6 Press a button until the Auto Exposure option you want is highlighted q Multi Pattern evaluates the lighting conditions of the entire picture q Center Weighted evaluates the...

Page 37: ...ton The LCD displays the main Menu screen 4 Press a button until the icon is highlighted The LCD displays the Auto ISO screen The current setting is ä 5 Press the DO IT button 6 Press a button until the option you want is highlighted q OFF camera selects the optimal shutter speed for pictures Ideal for everyday picture taking q ON camera increases the shutter speed when flash is turned off Ideal f...

Page 38: ...in pictures 1 Set the Mode dial to Capture 2 Slide the POWER switch to the right to turn on the camera 3 Press the Menu button The LCD displays the main Menu screen 4 Press a button until the icon is highlighted 5 Press the DO IT button The LCD displays the Sharpness screen The current setting is checked ä 6 Press a button until the Sharpness option you want is highlighted q Sharp highlights the e...

Page 39: ...tton The LCD displays the main Menu screen 4 Press a button until the icon is highlighted 5 Press the DO IT button The LCD displays the Exposure Lock screen The current setting is ä 6 Press a button until ON is highlighted 7 Press the DO IT button The Please take a picture to lock capture settings screen appears 8 Center the area you want to lock the exposure on in the viewfinder 9 Press the SHUTT...

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Page 41: ...see how any custom features if any were applied to the shot q Magnify the picture to check the detail q Select specific pictures and quantities to be printed q Protect pictures from being deleted from your camera memory card q Delete unwanted pictures to free up space on the camera memory card q Display and run a slide show on the camera or on a television q View specific information about the pic...

Page 42: ...on to display the filmstrip and the main Review screen The Review Menu icons filmstrip and memory bar appear over the current picture The filmstrip displays up to three pictures at a time in the order taken and stored on the camera memory card 5 Use the buttons to scroll through the filmstrip The picture on the filmstrip appears in the LCD as the memory bar and picture locator needle moves The mem...

Page 43: ...The last picture taken appears on the LCD screen 3 Press the Menu button The main Review Menu screen appears 4 Press a button until the picture you want to magnify is highlighted on the filmstrip The picture appears in the LCD viewing area 5 Press a button until the icon is highlighted 6 Press the DO IT button The LCD displays a magnified view of the selected picture 7 Use the and buttons to scrol...

Page 44: ...he LCD screen 3 Press the Menu button The main Review Menu screen appears 4 Press a button until the icon is highlighted 5 Press the DO IT button The Print Order screen appears 6 Press a button until the picture you want is highlighted on the filmstrip 7 Press a button until the Print Order option you want is highlighted q CURRENT PICTURE or EDIT PICTURE marks the picture currently selected on the...

Page 45: ...ppears in the LCD of each picture marked for printing The main Print Order screen reappears 11 To exit Print Order highlight EXIT then press the DO IT button 1 Press a button until the Print Order option you want is highlighted q CANCEL CURRENT cancels the print order for the selected picture q EXIT returns you to the main Review Menu screen q CANCEL PRINT ORDER cancels all the print orders for th...

Page 46: ...witch to the right to turn on the camera The last picture taken appears on the LCD screen 3 Press the Menu button The main Review Menu screen appears 4 Press a button until the icon is highlighted The Protect screen appears 5 Press a button until the picture you want to protect is selected 6 Press the DO IT button The picture appears on the LCD with the Protect icon 7 To cancel a protected picture...

Page 47: ... the LCD screen 3 Press the Menu button The main Review Menu screen appears 4 Press a button until the icon is highlighted 5 Press the DO IT button The Delete screen appears 6 Press a button until the picture you want to delete is selected 7 Press a button until the Delete option you want is highlighted q PICTURE deletes the selected picture from the camera memory card q EXIT returns you to the ma...

Page 48: ...ars on the LCD screen 3 Press the Menu button The main Review Menu screen appears 4 Press a button until the icon is highlighted 5 Press the DO IT button The Slide Show Interval screen appears 6 Use the buttons to select the number of seconds you want the pictures to appear on the television If you want to view a slide show on the camera LCD press the DO IT to start and stop the slide show 7 Inser...

Page 49: ... the LCD screen 3 Press the Menu button The main Review Menu screen appears 4 Press a button until the icon is highlighted 5 Press the DO IT button The Picture Info screen appears with that picture s information displayed q Quality q Resolution q File Name q Directory Name q Capture Date Time q Flash q Aperture q Shutter Speed q White Balance q Metering q Exposure Compensation 6 Press a button to ...

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Page 51: ...mera response beep so you get feedback from the camera when you initiate an action q Select a power save setting to help conserve batteries q Access camera information to view a complete history of your cameras use q Adjust a language setting so you can select the language with which you are most comfortable working q Format other camera memory cards so they work in your camera q Select specific d...

Page 52: ...itch to the right to turn on the camera The main Camera Setup screen appears 3 Press a button until the icon is highlighted 4 Press the DO IT button The Beep screen appears The current setting is checked ä 5 Press a button until the Beep option you want is highlighted q OFF provides no auditory feedback q SELECTED ON provides auditory feedback when you press the SHUTTER button as well as any warni...

Page 53: ...er turn off the Power Save feature to have more time to work before the camera automatically shuts off 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 screen appears 3 Press a button until the icon is highlighted 4 Press the DO IT button The Power Save screen appears The current setting is checked ä 5 Press a button until the Po...

Page 54: ...up screen appears 3 Press a button until the icon is highlighted 4 Press the DO IT button The About screen appears The information that appears is view only and cannot be changed q Firmware Version displays the latest firmware version loaded into the camera q Images Captured displays the total number of pictures taken with the camera q Flash Fired displays the total number of times the flash fired...

Page 55: ...switch to the right to turn on the camera The main Camera Setup screen appears 3 Press a button until the icon is highlighted 4 Press the DO IT button The Language screen appears The current setting is checked ä 5 Press a button until the language you want is highlighted The main Camera Setup screen reappears 6 Press the DO IT button to accept the changes and return to the main Camera Setup screen...

Page 56: ...es pictures borders and all other files You can create and add borders to the camera memory card For more information refer to the KODAK DC5000 Border Transfer Application online help or the ReadMe file 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 screen appears 3 Press a button until the icon is highlighted 4 Press the DO IT...

Page 57: ...to Camera Setup 2 Slide the POWER switch to the right to turn on the camera The main Camera Setup screen appears 3 Press a button until the icon is highlighted 4 Press the DO IT button The Video Out screen appears The current setting is checked ä 5 Press a button until the video out option you want is highlighted q NTSC used in most countries except Europe The United States uses NTSC q PAL used in...

Page 58: ...ting your company logo into the pictures For more information about the Borders feature see page 23 Once the picture is taken borders cannot be removed 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 screen appears 3 Press a button until the icon is highlighted 4 Press the DO IT button The Borders Default screen appears The curr...

Page 59: ...ress a button until the icon is highlighted 4 Press the DO IT button The Flash Default screen appears The current setting is checked ä 5 Press a button until the Flash option you want is highlighted q AUTO Main Default flash fires when needed Ideal for everyday picture taking situations q FILL flash fires every time you take a picture Ideal for pictures outside under heavy shade q RED EYE flash fi...

Page 60: ...e current setting is checked ä 5 Press a button until the White Balance option you want is highlighted q AUTO Main Default adjusts automatically when flash is used Ideal for everyday pictures q DAYLIGHT balances for daylight Ideal for indoor pictures under natural lighting q TUNGSTEN balances for the red orange color of household lighting q FLUORESCENT balances for the green color of fluorescent l...

Page 61: ...amera Setup screen appears 3 Press a button until the icon is highlighted 4 Press the DO IT button The Exposure Compensation Default screen appears 5 Press a button until the exposure compensation number you want is highlighted If your pictures are too dark increase the exposure number If your pictures are too light decrease the exposure number The main default setting for Exposure Compensation is...

Page 62: ...up screen appears 3 Press a button until the icon is highlighted 4 Press the DO IT button The Effects Default screen appears The current setting is checked ä 5 Press a button until the Effects option you want is highlighted q No Effect Main Default captures pictures in full color q Black White captures pictures in black and white Ideal for taking pictures for newspapers q Sepia captures pictures i...

Page 63: ...in Camera Setup screen appears 3 Press a button until the icon is highlighted 4 Press the DO IT button The Auto ISO Default screen appears The current setting is checked ä 5 Press a button until the Auto ISO option you want is highlighted q OFF Main Default camera maintains optimal shutter speed ranges Ideal for everyday pictures q ON camera increases shutter speed when flash is off Ideal for indo...

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Page 65: ...minimum with CD ROM drive q Color display monitor with a minimum resolution of 640 x 480 1024 x 768 preferred and 8 bit color 16 bit or 24 bit recommended q 16 MB or more of available RAM q 120 MB of hard disk space available q Available serial port USB port Windows 98 and Windows 2000 or CompactFlash card reader Macintosh System Requirements q PowerPC based Macintosh computer with CD ROM drive q ...

Page 66: ...ts you change camera capture and communications settings from a computer as well as take pictures and review them q KODAK DC5000 Border Transfer Application Border lets you convert existing Windows BMP files into the border file format BDR and copy the borders to the camera memory card and to the hard disk Software Overview A brief overview of the software is listed below Detailed information on t...

Page 67: ...E Photoshop plug in module such as ADOBE Photoshop or ADOBE PhotoDeluxe q KODAK DC5000 Border Transfer Application Border lets you convert existing BMP and PICT files into the border file format BDR and copy the borders to the camera memory card and to the hard disk Software Overview A brief overview of the software is listed below Detailed information on the software is available in the online he...

Page 68: ...he software On a Windows based computer if Auto Play is enabled the first install window automatically appears If the first install window does not automatically appear choose Run from the Start menu In the Run dialog box type the drive letter that contains the CD and type setup exe For example d setup exe On a Macintosh computer the first install window automatically appears 4 Follow the on scree...

Page 69: ...00 based personal computers and Macintosh computers q Card reader This does not require connecting your camera to your computer but is another way to get your pictures from the camera If you do not have a card reader you can purchase one as an accessory For details about available accessories ask a dealer of KODAK products or visit our Website at http www kodak com go accessories Once the camera i...

Page 70: ...beled COM1 and COM2 or A and B If your computer has a 25 pin port you need to use a 9 pin adapter available at your local computer store and attach it to the port before attaching the serial cable to the computer If the ports are not labeled see your computer User s Guide for a diagram that illustrates all of the external ports 3 Open the serial USB port door on the side of the camera 4 Plug the o...

Page 71: ...rial adapter plug connect the end of the serial cable labelled MAC into the available serial port on the back of the computer Serial ports on Macintosh computers are usually referred to as modem or printer ports If the ports are not labeled see your computer User s Guide for a diagram that illustrates all of the external ports 4 Open the serial USB port door on the side of the camera 5 Plug the ot...

Page 72: ...KODAK specified AC adapter see page 4 to conserve battery power 1 Set the Mode dial to Connect 2 Plug the appropriate end of the USB cable into the port on the computer with the USB symbol If the port is not labeled see your computer User s Guide for a diagram that illustrates all of the external ports 3 Open the serial USB port door on the side of the camera 4 Plug the other end of the USB cable ...

Page 73: ...he Camera Memory Card window appears listing individual files Opening Digital Access Software TWAIN Acquire 1 Open a TWAIN compliant application such as ADOBE Photoshop or ADOBE PhotoDeluxe 2 Choose File TWAIN Source 3 Select KODAK DC5000 Zoom Acquire 4 Choose File TWAIN Acquire The main Digital Access window appears Opening Camera Controls Software Double click the Camera Control icon on the desk...

Page 74: ...icture Transfer Application folder The Picture Transfer icon appears 2 Double click the Picture Transfer icon The main Picture Transfer window appears Opening Digital Access Software Plug In Acquire 1 Open a Plug In compliant application such as ADOBE Photoshop or ADOBE PhotoDeluxe 2 Choose File Acquire KODAK DC5000 Acquire The main Digital Access window appears Opening Border Transfer Software 1 ...

Page 75: ...ch is stored in the DCIM 100K5000 folder q When you transfer pictures to the computer or delete pictures from the camera memory card the camera uses consecutive numbers for subsequent pictures For example if the last picture taken was DCP_0007 JPG the next picture is DCP_0008 JPG q When you insert the camera memory card into another DC5000 camera the next picture is derived by incrementing either ...

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Page 77: ...ter If the camera cannot communicate with your computer you may need to adjust the port and or speed settings If you are using a Windows based computer the port and speed setting can be adjusted using the KODAK DC5000 Camera Controls Software or the KODAK DC5000 Digital Access Software TWAIN Acquire If you are using a Macintosh computer the port and speed settings can be adjusted using the KODAK D...

Page 78: ...akes more time More complex pictures increase the printing and drying time q Color printing is more memory intensive than black and white If your computer gives you an insufficient memory message you may need to close some applications change some settings or add additional memory q Color prints may not photocopy as clearly as black and white If you plan to photocopy documents you should consider ...

Page 79: ...orrectly Adjust your monitor display settings Refer to your computer User s Guide for details Camera Memory Card Problem Cause Solution The camera does not recognize your camera memory card The camera memory card may not be CompactFlash certified Purchase a certified CompactFlash camera memory card See page 5 The camera memory card may be corrupt or formatted for use in other digital cameras Refor...

Page 80: ...ature Conflict with another serial device such as a modem or PDA Refer to the serial communication or corresponding section of your computer modem PDA and or operating system User s Guide Camera is not connected to serial or USB cable or cable is not connected to the computer serial or USB port Connect serial or USB cable to camera and computer port Refer to the online help or see Chapter 7 Connec...

Page 81: ...charged see page 3 Also you could use an AC adapter Camera memory card is full Transfer pictures to your computer delete pictures on the card see page 39 or insert a card with available memory see page 5 Red ready light is blinking Flash is not charged Wait for the flash to charge Green ready light is blinking and camera takes a picture Auto Focus is not locked Release the SHUTTER button and recom...

Page 82: ...nking before attempting to take another picture The Status Display reads Full The camera memory card is full Transfer pictures to your computer delete pictures on the card see page 39 or insert a card with available memory see page 5 Camera does not turn on Batteries are not properly installed Remove and reinstall the batteries See page 2 Batteries are low or dead Batteries need to be replaced see...

Page 83: ...ge 17 Picture is too dark Flash is not on or did not function Turn on the flash See page 15 Check the flash default setting See page 51 The subject is too far away for the flash to have an effect Move so there is no more than 9 8 ft 3 0 m between the camera and the subject The subject is in front of a bright light Change your position so the light is not behind the subject The Exposure Compensatio...

Page 84: ...cts do not cover the light sensor The Exposure Compensation is set incorrectly Decrease the Exposure Compensation See page 22 Check the Exposure Compensation default setting See page 53 Stored pictures are damaged The camera memory card was removed when the Ready light was blinking Make sure the Ready light is not blinking before removing the card Picture is black and white sepia toned or has too ...

Page 85: ...g picture Stand at least 82 ft 25m in wide angle 1 6 ft 5m in telephoto Subject or the camera moved while the picture was taken Hold camera steady until the picture is taken The subject is too far away for the flash to be effective Move so the subject is less than 13 ft 4 0 m away The Sharpness setting may be set incorrectly Change the Sharpness setting to Standard See page 30 Picture is tinted gr...

Page 86: ...he card see page 39 or insert a card with available memory see page 5 No Card There is no memory card inserted in the camera Insert a memory card into the camera See page 5 Memory Card is Corrupted Unreadable Memory card is corrupted Insert a new see page 5 or reformat the memory card see page 48 Camera needs service The camera is malfunctioning Have the camera serviced ...

Page 87: ...r Online Services Contact Kodak via Faxed Information Kodak offers automated support by fax q Chapter 8 Tips and Troubleshooting q Place of purchase q Software s manufacturer q World Wide Web q Product information by fax q Technical support q World Wide Web http www kodak com click on Service and Support q America Online keyword KODAK q CompuServe GO KODAK q U S and Canada 1 800 295 5531 q Europe ...

Page 88: ...through Friday q Outside the U S Canada and Europe call the number on the following pages that is associated with your location Country Help number Fax Argentina 54 1 808 300 54 327 58158 Australia 1 300 130 674 03 9353 2092 Austria 0179 567 357 44 131 4586962 Belgium 02 713 14 45 44 131 4586962 Brazil 0 800 15 0000 Caribbean 78 7 757 5500 305 507 5103 Chile 56 2 697 2000 54 327 58158 China Shangh...

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Page 91: ...g the warranty period due to defects in either materials or workmanship Kodak will at its option either repair or replace the equipment without charge subject to the conditions and limitations stated herein Such repair service will include all labor as well as any necessary adjustments and or replacement parts If replacement parts are used in making repairs these parts may be remanufactured or may...

Page 92: ...NTENANCE OR REPACKAGING INSTRUCTIONS OR FAILURE TO USE ITEMS SUPPLIED BY KODAK SUCH AS ADAPTERS AND CABLES KODAK MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS IMPLIED OR OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE FOR THIS EQUIPMENT OR SOFTWARE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT WITHOUT CHARGE ARE KODAK S ONLY OBLIGATION UNDER THIS WARRANTY KODAK WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY SPECIAL CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENT...

Page 93: ...kaging materials A problem report should also be enclosed with the equipment If the original packaging has been discarded or is not available packaging will be at the owner s expense Unless a specific Kodak warranty is communicated to the purchaser in writing by a Kodak company no other warranty or liability exists beyond the information contained above even though defect damage or loss may be cau...

Page 94: ...ore of the following measures 1 reorient or relocate the receiving antenna 2 increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver 3 connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected 4 consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for additional suggestions Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party resp...

Page 95: ...ery usage guidelines Original Camera Default Settings Your camera is set to these settings when you take the camera out of the box for the first time Feature Setting Digital Zoom Off Flash Auto Infinity Focus Close Up Off Self Timer Off Preview Off Quickview On Exposure Compensation 0 0 Quality Best Resolution High Date Stamp Off Auto ISO DC280 Off White Balance Auto Metering Multi Pattern Exposur...

Page 96: ...Photo 1 6 ft to 7 9 ft 0 5 to 2 4 m Lens Type KODAK EKTANAR Lens Maximum Aperture Wide F 3 TelePhoto F 3 8 Zoom 2X Optical zoom 3X Digital zoom Focal Length 30 to 60 mm equivalent to 35mm camera 6 5 to 13 mm actual Focus Distance Wide TelePhoto 1 6 ft 0 5 m to infinity Close Up 0 82 ft 0 25 m to 1 6 ft 0 5 m Power Batteries AA size 1 5 volt alkaline DC Input KODAK specified AC adapter accessory Tr...

Page 97: ... to come into contact with the painted surface of the camera q Never disassemble or touch the inside of the camera This could result in electrical shock q If you notice smoke or a strange smell coming from the camera immediately turn off the camera wait a few minutes until the camera cools and then remove the batteries Contact your Technical Support Center q If you need to remove the lens filter c...

Page 98: ...y treated eyeglass lens tissue as it may scratch the lens 1 Blow gently on the lens or LCD screen to remove dust and dirt 2 Moisten the lens or LCD screen by breathing lightly on it 3 Wipe the lens or LCD screen gently with a soft lint free cloth or an untreated lens cleaning tissue Service agreements are available in some countries Please contact a dealer of KODAK products for more information ...

Page 99: ...AL Battery life depends significantly on age usage conditions type brand and camera Digital camera requirements are very demanding on batteries Not all batteries perform well under these challenging conditions In Kodak lab tests Ni MH rechargeable batteries delivered outstanding results in a variety of conditions Ni MH batteries are designed for high demand devices such as digital cameras and do n...

Page 100: ...not work once warmed they may be usable 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 Surface q When removing batteries allow to cool before touching since t...

Page 101: ...solution 26 response beep 44 sharpness 30 video out 49 white balance 27 white balance default 52 zoom 12 artificial lighting 27 auditory feedback 44 auto flash 15 focus 11 ISO as default 55 B balance 27 bar memory 34 batteries checking 3 guidelines 91 loading 2 tips 91 beep 44 best quality 25 better quality 25 black and white as default 54 pictures 24 border adding to picture 23 as default 50 brig...

Page 102: ...e Windows based computer 62 USB Macintosh computer 64 USB Windows based computer 64 controls zoom 12 customer support number 80 D date stamp 19 daylight balance 27 default auto ISO 55 border 50 effect default 54 exposure 53 factory 87 flash 51 white balance 52 deleting all pictures 39 picture just taken 20 quick picture delete 13 digital zoom 12 directory naming pictures 41 document photographing ...

Page 103: ...ate stamp 19 delete 20 39 effect default 54 effects 24 exposure compensation 22 exposure default 53 exposure lock 31 flash 15 flash default 51 format memory card 48 infinity focus 16 language 47 magnify 35 metering 28 picture information 41 power save 45 print order 36 protect 38 quality 25 quickview 13 resolution 26 response beep 44 self timer 18 sharpness 30 slide show 40 video out 49 white bala...

Page 104: ...graphy 24 black and white 24 close up 17 distant subjects 16 indoor lighting 27 landscapes 16 of documents 24 sepia tone 24 picture locator needle 34 pictures artificial lighting 27 black and white 24 cancelling for print 37 capturing 11 deleting 20 deleting all 39 directory 41 file name 41 information about 41 magnifying 35 marking for print 37 of documents 24 previewing 10 protecting 38 quality ...

Page 105: ...24 exposure compensation 22 exposure default 53 exposure lock 31 flash default 51 frame 23 infinity focus 16 language 47 magnify 35 metering 28 power save 45 preview 10 print order 36 protect 38 quality 25 quickview 13 resolution 26 response beep 44 review 34 self timer 18 sharpness 30 slide show 40 telephoto 12 video out 49 white balance 27 white balance default 52 sharpening pictures 30 shutter ...

Page 106: ...tungsten balance 27 U USB symbol 64 USB connecting help 69 Macintosh computer 64 Windows based computer 64 V video out 49 out port 40 viewing camera information 46 filmstrip 34 picture information 41 pictures on television 40 thumbnails 34 viewing pictures 13 W warning beep 44 warranty 83 white balance auto 27 daylight 27 default 52 fluorescent 27 tungsten 27 wide angle 12 Windows system requireme...

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