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Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1

Camera Kit Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1

Digital Camera Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2

Camera Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2

An Orientation to Your Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3

Front of Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3

Top of Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3

Back of Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-4

Bottom of Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-4

Side of Camera. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-4

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Installing Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1

Battery Usage Guidelines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2

Removing and Inserting Memory Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2

Turning the Camera On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3

Using the AC Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3

Caring for the Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4

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Taking a Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1

Previewing a Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2

Deleting the Picture Just Taken . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2

Adjusting the Exposure Value . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-3

Changing Exposure Compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-3

Turning On Exposure Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4

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Page 4: ...ENCE FlashPix and Photolife are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company Microsoft Windows and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products Dell Computer Corporation disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its o...

Page 5: ...n elec trical shock Service or repair work should be done by a qualified service person Incorrect reas sembly can cause electric shock To keep from damaging your camera avoid exposing it to moisture and extreme temperatures Only use approved batteries in your digital camera If you notice smoke or a strange smell coming from the camera immediately turn off the camera wait a few moments until the ca...

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Page 7: ... 4 Side of Camera 1 4 KDSWHU 2SHUDWLQJ WKH DPHUD Installing Batteries 2 1 Battery Usage Guidelines 2 2 Removing and Inserting Memory Cards 2 2 Turning the Camera On and Off 2 3 Using the AC Adapter 2 3 Caring for the Camera 2 4 KDSWHU 7DNLQJ 3LFWXUHV Taking a Picture 3 1 Previewing a Picture 3 2 Deleting the Picture Just Taken 3 2 Adjusting the Exposure Value 3 3 Changing Exposure Compensation 3 3...

Page 8: ... Pictures on the Camera 4 1 Deleting Pictures 4 2 Magnifying Pictures 4 3 Viewing Pictures or Running a Slide Show on a TV 4 3 KDSWHU GMXVWLQJ DPHUD 6HWWLQJV Quality 5 2 Resolution 5 3 Template 5 3 Date Stamp 5 4 File Type 5 5 Quickview 5 6 Date and Time 5 7 LCD Brightness 5 8 Format Memory Card 5 9 Video Out 5 10 Language 5 11 About 5 12 KDSWHU 7UDQVIHUULQJ 3LFWXUHV URP WKH DPHUD WR WKH RPSXWHU S...

Page 9: ...ix KDSWHU 7URXEOHVKRRWLQJ Monitor Checks 7 1 Memory Card Checks 7 1 Camera Checks 7 2 LCD Messages 7 4 Printing Tips 7 4 Monitor Adjustment 7 5 Reinstalling the Camera Software 7 5 Getting Help 7 6 QGH ...

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Page 11: ...us at 8 inches 20 centimeters Built in flash with red eye reduction Status display of camera settings Removable memory card Video out capabilities that allow you to connect and run a slide show on your TV Color liquid crystal display LCD to immediately see or preview your pictures Software to easily transfer pictures from the camera to your computer A mode dial to activate one of four different fu...

Page 12: ...SCIENCE DC210 Plus Zoom Camera User s Guide The guide can be accessed by clicking the Start button on the Microsoft Windows desktop pointing to Programs Dell Documents and clicking Kodak DC210 Camera User s Guide Mounter software Allows you to view transfer or delete pictures stored on the camera s memory card through your operating system TWAIN software An industry standard interface that allows ...

Page 13: ... illustrations identify the features of the DC210 camera URQW RI DPHUD 7RS RI DPHUD flash flash sensor viewfinder light sensor lens self timer light sensor infrared transceiver status display shutter power button self timer button close up button flash button ...

Page 14: ...de DFN RI DPHUD RWWRP RI DPHUD 6LGH RI DPHUD viewfinder zoom Ready light mode dial LCD screen button button button button Do It button memory card eject switch tripod socket battery door video out connector serial connector memory card door AC adapter connector ...

Page 15: ...install the batteries perform the following steps 1 Place your thumb on the battery door 2 Slide the battery door away from the camera 3 Insert the batteries as indicated on the battery door and close the door Remove the batteries if the camera will not be used for an extended period of time Doing so extends battery life and prevents camera damage from battery leaks or corrosion If the batteries a...

Page 16: ... observe the following guidelines Always follow your battery manufacturer s directions fully Replace the batteries when they are low Otherwise the camera may shut down with its lens extended Limit continuous LCD preview or review operations to less than 20 minutes per ses sion If you anticipate using your camera for longer periods in these modes Kodak recommends that you use the AC adapter with th...

Page 17: ...the back of the camera and the status display screen turn on or off NOTE If the camera is turned off while a picture is being processed the camera finishes processing the picture before turning off If your camera is idle for approximately 5 minutes it automatically turns off To turn the camera on again press the camera s power button 8VLQJ WKH GDSWHU An AC adapter allows you to connect your camera...

Page 18: ...th a clean dry cloth Never use harsh or abrasive cleaners or organic solvents on the camera or any of its parts To clean the camera lens and liquid crystal display LCD screen perform the following steps 51 1 R QRW XVH FOHDQLQJ VROXWLRQV XQOHVV WKH DUH GHVLJQHG VSHFLILFDOO IRU FDPHUD OHQVHV R QRW ZLSH WKH FDPHUD OHQV RU VFUHHQ ZLWK FKHPLFDOO WUHDWHG H HJODVV OHQV WLVVXH DV LW PD VFUDWFK WKH OHQV 1 ...

Page 19: ...ctions is explained in this chapter 7DNLQJ D 3LFWXUH To take a picture perform the following steps 1 Set the mode dial to Capture 2 Turn on the camera 3 Center subject in the viewfinder 4 Press the shutter button The green Ready light Memory Card icon and Pictures Remaining number on the sta tus display blink rapidly as the camera processes the picture NOTE You do not need to hold the camera still...

Page 20: ...emplate option is activated Refer to Template in Chapter 5 for details The Exposure Lock icon appears if the exposure lock option is activated Refer to Turning On Exposure Lock found later in this chapter for details The Exposure Compensation icon appears if the exposure value is adjusted Refer to Changing Exposure Compensation found later in this chapter for details To exit Preview press the Do I...

Page 21: ... or button until NO is highlighted and then press the Do It button GMXVWLQJ WKH SRVXUH 9DOXH The camera s exposure value EV can be adjusted from 2 0 to 2 0 EV in 0 5 increments while in Capture mode A 1 0 adjustment in EV doubles the amount of light allowed to reach the charge coupled device CCD in your camera A 1 0 adjustment in EV halves the amount of light allowed to reach the CCD in your camer...

Page 22: ...camera on 3 Press the button two times The Exposure Compensation screen appears followed by the Exposure Lock screen NOTE Press the button a third time to exit the Exposure menu 4 Press the or button until ON is highlighted 5 Press the Do It button The Take a Picture screen appears 6 In the viewfinder center the area in which you want to lock the exposure 7 Press the shutter button to lock in the ...

Page 23: ...d earlier in this chapter and Deleting Pictures in Chapter 4 NOTE The Pictures Remaining number does not always change by one when a picture is taken if the picture content is easily compressed 6HOI 7LPHU Activating the Self Timer option creates a 10 second delay between the time you press the shutter button and when the picture is taken so you can include yourself in the picture To activate this ...

Page 24: ...ters cm The red eye reduction option for the flash setting is not available when Close Up is on NOTE To accurately capture the picture in Close Up the Preview option automatically starts when the close up button is pressed Refer to Previewing a Picture found earlier in this chapter for detailed information To deactivate the Preview option press the Do It button To turn on the Close Up setting perf...

Page 25: ...ictures include more detail with high resolu tion but they will use more memory on the card than at the standard resolution setting Auto Flash fires automatically when the shutter button is pressed and the camera determines that there is not enough light This is the default setting Auto Red eye Works the same as Auto except the flash fires once before the picture is taken to reduce the chance of r...

Page 26: ...w much the picture is compressed to save space on the mem ory card Your pictures include more detail with the Best or Better setting but they will use more memory on the card than with the Good setting You may switch freely between the three settings when taking pictures The number of pictures the camera can store varies accordingly refer to the picture count table in the pre vious subsection 5HVR...

Page 27: ...icon NOTE To retain the Date Time setting replace the batteries as soon as the battery power icon begins to blink Good Use this setting to maximize the number of pictures stored Pic tures taken with this setting are suitable for computer and TV viewing Better Use this setting for general picture taking and to store a large number of pictures Best Use this setting when image quality is very importa...

Page 28: ...telephoto 58 mm To activate the zoom perform the following steps 1 Set the mode dial to Capture 2 Turn on the camera 3 Press the zoom button The subject appears closer or farther away when you look through the viewfinder and press the zoom button The camera s default lens position is wide angle All other lens positions are considered telephoto settings telephoto wide angle zoom button mode dial ...

Page 29: ...y card View thumbnails of the pictures Delete one or all pictures from the memory card View pictures and run a slide show from the camera on your TV NOTE To conserve battery life Dell recommends that you use the AC adapter with the camera when it is in Review mode 9LHZLQJ 3LFWXUHV RQ WKH DPHUD To view pictures on the camera perform the following steps 1 Set the mode dial to Review 2 Turn on the ca...

Page 30: ...he Overlay screen is turned on 3 Press a or button until the Delete icon is highlighted 4 Press the Do It button The delete screen appears on the LCD 5 Press a or button until the appropriate picture is highlighted on the filmstrip NOTE To delete all the pictures on the memory card press a or button until ALL PICTURES is highlighted and then press the Do It button 6 Press the Do It button That pic...

Page 31: ...hted 5 Press the Do It button The LCD displays a magnified view of the selected picture 6 Use the or buttons to scroll to different parts of the picture To cancel the Magnify feature press the Do It button The Overlay screen reappears To exit the Overlay screen press the or button to highlight the Overlay icon Then press the Do It button to turn off the Overlay screen The main Review screen reappe...

Page 32: ...correct video setting The pictures that are stored on the memory card appear on the TV screen NOTE You may need to adjust the Video Out preference on the camera Refer to Video Out in Chapter 5 for details 7 Press a or button on the camera to scroll through the pictures on the TV To run a slide show press the Do It button The slide show starts and the pictures change every five seconds for a period...

Page 33: ... LCD The Preferences screen illustrated below allows you to adjust or activate the following camera settings The following sections describe each of these settings default settings Quality icon Resolution icon Template icon Date Stamp icon File Type icon Quickview icon Date Time icon LCD Brightness icon Video Out icon Language icon About icon Format Memory Card icon ...

Page 34: ...urn on the camera The LCD displays the Preferences screen 3 Press the button until the Quality icon shown below is highlighted 4 Press the Do It button The LCD displays the main Quality screen The current setting is checked 9 5 Press a or button until the appropriate option is highlighted 6 Press the Do It button The main Preferences screen reappears The Quality setting is maintained until another...

Page 35: ... the Do It button The LCD displays the main Resolution screen The current setting is checked 9 5 Press a or button until the appropriate option is highlighted 6 Press the Do It button The main Preferences screen reappears The Resolution setting is maintained until another setting is selected This setting does not change when the camera is turned off 7HPSODWH The Template screen selects a creative ...

Page 36: ...s the Do It button The main Preferences screen reappears NOTE The template is visible after the picture has been taken with the camera in either Review mode or in Capture mode with Quickview activated To turn off the template feature press a or button until OFF is highlighted and then press the Do It button The Template setting is maintained until another setting is selected This setting does not ...

Page 37: ...r the picture has been taken with the camera in either Review mode or in Capture mode with Quickview activated The date stamp cannot be removed from that picture To turn off a date stamp press a or button until OFF is highlighted and then press the Do It button The Date Stamp setting is maintained until another setting is selected This setting does not change when the camera is turned off LOH 7 SH...

Page 38: ...r button until the appropriate option is highlighted 6 Press the Do It button The main Preferences screen reappears The File Type setting is maintained until another setting is selected This setting does not change when the camera is turned off 4XLFNYLHZ The Quickview screen turns the camera s Quickview setting on or off When you take a pic ture with Quickview on the picture momentarily appears on...

Page 39: ...til ON is highlighted 6 Press the Do It button The main Preferences screen reappears The next time you take a picture it appears for a moment on the LCD screen To turn off Quickview press a or button until OFF is highlighted and then press the Do It button The Quickview setting is maintained until another setting is selected This setting does not change when the camera is turned off DWH DQG 7LPH T...

Page 40: ...il the information is correct 8 Press the Do It button The main Preferences screen reappears The date and time setting is maintained until another setting is selected This setting does not change when the camera is turned off NOTE If you remove the batteries from the camera for more than a few minutes or when the camera is on the Date Time setting is deleted and must be reset ULJKWQHVV The LCD Bri...

Page 41: ...reen reappears The LCD Brightness setting is maintained until another setting is selected This setting does not change when the camera is turned off RUPDW 0HPRU DUG The Format Memory Card screen formats the memory card while it is in the camera and sets up new directories and pointers on the card 87 21 KHQ D PHPRU FDUG LV IRUPDWWHG LW HUDVHV HYHU WKLQJ RQ WKH FDUG LQFOXGLQJ DQ SLFWXUHV DQG WHPSODW...

Page 42: ...NCEL FORMAT is highlighted and then press the Do It button 9LGHR 2XW The Video Out screen sets the camera s video output to National Television Standards Committee NTSC or Phase Alternating Line PAL format The video out format selected depends on your TV or video monitor In most cases European countries use a PAL format and other countries use an NTSC format To set the video out format perform the...

Page 43: ...setting is selected This setting does not change when the camera is turned off DQJXDJH The Language screen selects a language interface for the camera When you choose a spe cific language the LCD screens on the back of the camera change to reflect the selected language To select a language perform the following steps 1 Set the mode dial to Preferences 2 Turn on the camera The LCD displays the Pref...

Page 44: ...his setting does not change when the camera is turned off ERXW The About screen is a view only screen that keeps a record of the camera s use It provides the following information Firmware version Total number of pictures taken over the lifetime of the camera Total number of flashes fired over the lifetime of the camera To view the About screen perform the following steps 1 Set the mode dial to Pr...

Page 45: ...Adjusting Camera Settings 5 13 4 Press the Do It button The LCD displays the About screen 5 Press the Do It button to return to the main Preferences screen ...

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Page 47: ...Picture Easy software 6HULDO DEOH RQQHFWLRQ To connect the camera to your Dell computer with the serial cable provided with your cam era perform the following steps 1 Set the mode dial to Connect NOTE While in Connect mode the camera is controlled by the computer Except for the mode dial and power button all other camera buttons are ignored The Ready light indicates when the camera is on mode dial...

Page 48: ... of your computer 3 Open the serial port door on the side of your camera 4 Plug the other end of the serial cable into the camera s serial port 5 Insert the AC adapter into the AC adapter connection on the side of your camera 6 Connect the other end of the AC adapter to a wall outlet serial port connector serial port AC adapter connection ...

Page 49: ...fer to the Using the Picture Easy Software section of the online KODAK DIGITAL SCIENCE DC210 Plus Zoom Camera User s Guide The guide can be accessed by clicking the Start button pointing to Programs Dell Documents and clicking Kodak DC210 Camera User s Guide To cancel the connection turn the mode dial to another setting or turn off the camera QIUDUHG RQQHFWLRQ Your computer must be set up with an ...

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Page 51: ...opriately colored Monitor is not set correctly Adjust your monitor display settings as described in Monitor Adjustments found later in this chapter 3UREOHP DXVH 6ROXWLRQ The camera does not recognize your mem ory card The memory card may not be ATA compatible Memory cards must be ATA compatible to work with the camera The memory card may contain com pression or stacker software Reformat any memory...

Page 52: ...until Ready light stops blinking before attempting to take another picture The status display reads Full The memory card is full Transfer pictures to your computer or insert a memory card that has available memory Camera is con nected to the computer Disconnect camera from computer Camera does not turn on Batteries are not properly installed Remove the batteries and install them according to the d...

Page 53: ...emoving the memory card Pictures remaining number does not decrease The image resolu tion does not take up sufficient space to decrease the pic ture remaining number The camera is operating normally Con tinue taking pictures Picture is not clear The lens is dirty Clean the lens Refer to Caring for the Camera in Chapter 2 The subject was too close when you took the picture Move so that there is at ...

Page 54: ...te and time infor mation is lost if the batteries totally discharge Change the batteries before they totally discharge Do not open the battery door while the camera is on 0HVVDJH DXVH 6ROXWLRQ Memory Card is Full Memory card is full and cannot hold additional pictures Transfer pictures to your computer or insert a memory card that has available memory No Memory Card There is no memory card inserte...

Page 55: ...d gives you clearer crisper and more detailed images on your prints 0RQLWRU GMXVWPHQW Your monitor display settings may need to be adjusted to view pictures from the camera To do so perform the following steps 1 Double click the My Computer icon 2 Double click the Control Panel icon 3 Double click the Display icon and click the Settings tab 4 Select the highest available setting for Color Palette ...

Page 56: ...d restart option and click the Finish button NOTE If you installed the mounter software you must restart your computer HWWLQJ HOS Additional tips and troubleshooting instructions are available on the Kodak Web site at www kodak com If problems persist contact Dell Computer Corporation for technical assistance refer to the Getting Help chapter of your system Reference and Trouble shooting Guide ...

Page 57: ...tamp 5 4 camera settings continued File Type 5 5 Format Memory Card 5 9 Language 5 11 LCD Screen Brightness 5 8 Quality 5 2 QuickView 5 6 Resolution 5 3 Template 5 3 Video Out 5 10 camera settings changing activating Self Timer 3 5 selecting Flash settings 3 7 selecting quality setting 3 8 selecting the resolution 3 7 zooming 3 10 Capture mode 3 1 Close Up icon 3 6 connecting AC adapter 2 3 6 2 co...

Page 58: ...CD messages 7 4 LCD screen brightness 5 8 light pictures 3 3 0 magnifying a picture in Review mode 4 3 memory card deleting pictures from 4 2 formatting 5 9 inserting and removing 2 2 Memory Card icon 3 6 troubleshooting 7 1 viewing available memory 4 1 viewing pictures on 4 1 Memory Card icon 3 6 messages 7 4 monitor adjustments 7 5 checks 7 1 mounter software 1 2 1 NTSC format 5 10 2 Overlay scr...

Page 59: ...5 8 Self Timer icon 3 5 serial cable connection 6 1 setting the date 5 7 setting the language 5 11 setting the resolution 3 7 setting the Self Timer option 3 5 setting the time 5 7 slide show 4 4 software about 1 2 mounter 1 2 Picture Easy 1 2 6 3 reinstalling 7 5 TWAIN 1 2 status display icons 3 5 7 taking pictures 3 1 adjusting the exposure value 3 3 technical assistance 7 6 Template icon 3 2 te...

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