Kodak manual Using DC25 with Your Computer, Connecting the DC25 to Your Computer

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Using DC25 with Your Computer

Connecting the DC25 to Your Computer

The camera and the PC should be turned off before connecting the serial cable.

1 Plug one end of the serial cable into the printer or a COM port on the back of your computer.

If your computer has a 25-pin port, you need to purchase a 9-pin adapter and attach it to the port before attaching the serial cable to the computer.

DIGITAL

DC25

KODAK

 

2 Lift the rubber tab on the camera.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HIGH

STANDARD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FILL

AUTO

 

 

 

 

 

OFF

 

 

 

 

 

 

DC25

 

 

 

 

3 Plug the other end of the serial cable into the

 

CAMERA

 

camera’s serial port.

 

 

 

4Turn on the camera.

You are now ready to transfer the pictures from the camera to your computer using any one of the software packages.

Refer to the appropriate chapters of this user’s guide or the software’s quick reference guides for more information on the software packages.

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Computer Setup

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Contents DC25 Digital Camera KodakPage Contents Using DC25 with Your Computer Troubleshooting -1 Where to Get Help Page Getting Started Package ContentsSystem Requirements Software Included on CD ROMYour DC25 Camera Camera FrontCamera Back Camera Bottom Camera TopBottom view of camera Using Your DC25Installing Your Batteries BatteriesResolution Mode Battery IndicatorsResolution switch Taking Pictures LCD brightness wheel Using the LCD DisplayAdjusting LCD Brightness Automatic LCD Turn OffPicture number and icon Viewing Your Pictures on the LCDLCD momentarily Displays a Busy screen thenStatus display appears on the LCD Checking Camera StatusMoving Pictures from the DC25 to the Picture Card Erase display appears with Erase Picture highlighted Erasing Pictures from the DC25 or Picture CardMemory Full Memory LightMemory Full Display Automatic Power Off Flash switchFlash Using Camera Self-TimerPicture Card Optional AccessoriesAC Adapter Camera bottomPicture Card partially slides out of the slot General Maintenance and Safety Cleaning the LensCleaning the Light Sensor DC25 SpeciÞcations Image ResolutionsPage Connecting the DC25 to Your Computer Using DC25 with Your ComputerChecking Serial Port Availability Tips PrintingPrinting Your Pictures Before You Print using the Snaphot PaperInstallation Picture Easy SoftwareStarting Picture Easy Overview Picture Easy WindowIcons Transferring Pictures from DC25 Section in UsingSaved Pictures PhotoEnhancer Special Fun Edition Software Availability section in Chapter Camera Communications SettingsStarting PhotoEnhancer Preferences window appearsPreview Pictures from Photo Center menu appears Photo Center optionsCamera Images window opens Message box appears showing the transfer statusSelected pictures appear in a window Tool Bar Editing ToolsSmartPix menu appears Enhancing Your PicturesCorrecting for Lighting Conditions Enhancement Short Cuts menu appearsEnhancing by Example Click Done to exit By Example and keep changes Choose Style dialog box appears Creating Special Effects and CardsCreating Cards, Calendars, and Postcards Creative Corner menu appearsSelected style appears in the Cards, Calendars, etc. window Add Text dialog box appears 15Click on your text and drag it into place Eye-Catching Special Effects FunPix FunPix menu appearsApply several effects to one picture