Kodak DC5000 manual Camera Communications Problem Cause Solution

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Camera Communications

Problem

Cause

Solution

 

 

 

Computer cannot

Camera power is off.

Turn on the camera.

communicate with the camera.

 

See page 2.

 

 

 

 

The Mode dial is not

Set the Mode dial to

 

set to Connect.

Connect.

 

 

 

 

Some Advanced

See the Power

 

Power Management

Management section

 

utilities on laptops can

of your laptop User’s

 

turn off ports to save

Guide to disable this

 

battery life.

feature.

 

 

 

 

Conflict with another

Refer to the serial

 

serial device, such as a

communication or

 

modem or PDA

corresponding section

 

 

of your computer

 

 

modem, PDA, and/or

 

 

operating system

 

 

User’s Guide.

 

 

 

 

Camera is not

Connect serial or USB

 

connected to serial or

cable to camera and

 

USB cable, or cable is

computer port. Refer

 

not connected to the

to the online help, or

 

computer serial or

see Chapter 7,

 

USB port.

“Connecting

 

 

Your Camera” on page

 

 

61.

 

 

 

 

Port settings in

Change the COM port

 

software may be set to

settings to Auto-

 

the incorrect COM

Search or to a specific

 

port.

COM port. See the

 

 

online help.

 

 

 

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Contents User’s Guide Page About the Camera’s Weatherproof & Rugged Design Important Camera InformationPage Table of Contents Personalizing Your Camera Customizing Your PicturesReviewing Your Pictures Tips and Troubleshooting Installing Your SoftwareConnecting Your Camera Appendix Where to Get HelpWarranty and Regulatory Information Getting Started Turning the Camera On and Off Preparing to Take PicturesLoading Batteries Checking Batteries Page Inserting a Camera Memory Card Removing a Camera Memory CardDate/Time screen appears Setting the Clock on Your CameraMain Camera Setup screen appears Adjusting the LCD Brightness Attaching the Neck StrapPage Taking Pictures Previewing a Picture Before it is Taken Pressing the Shutter Button Zooming in on Your Subject Picture is permanently deleted from the camera memory card Viewing the Picture Just TakenLCD displays the Delete Picture screen Setting a Quickview for Each Picture Current setting is checked Main Menu screen appears Main Menu screen reappearsSetting the Flash Flash setting icon changes Status DisplayPhotographing Distant Subjects Photographing Close-Ups Self-timer icon appears in the Status Display Putting Yourself in the PictureLCD displays the Date Stamp screen Adding the Date to Your PicturesLCD displays the main Menu screen Press Button LCD displays the Delete Picture screen Deleting the Picture Just TakenPicture appears on the LCD with Icon displayed above Customizing Your Pictures Adjusting the Camera Exposure LCD displays the Exposure Compensation screenAdding a Border to Your Picture Picture is taken, the border cannot be removedBlack & White-takes a black-and-white picture Capturing in Black-and-White, Sepia Tone, or DocumentEffect, the effect cannot be removed Adjusting the Picture Quality Adjusting the Picture Resolution Selecting a White Balance for Indoor Pictures Center-Weighted-evaluates Choosing a Metering SystemSelecting the ISO Setting LCD displays the Auto ISO screen. The current setting is Sharpening and Softening a Picture Locking in an Exposure Setting Page Reviewing Your Pictures Viewing Your Pictures LCD displays a magnified view of the selected picture Magnifying Your PicturesLast picture taken appears on LCD screen Selecting Pictures for Printing Last picture taken appears on the LCD screenMain Review Menu screen appears Print Order screen appearsCancelling Pictures for Printing Picture appears on the LCD with the Protect icon Protecting Your PicturesProtect screen appears Pictures are deleted from the camera memory card Deleting One or All of Your PicturesDelete screen appears Running a Slide Show on Your Television Slide Show Interval screen appearsViewing Information About a Picture Page Personalizing Your Camera Setting a Response Beep Beep screen appears. The current setting is checked Saving Camera Power Power Save screen appears. The current setting is checked Viewing Camera Information Selecting a Language for the Camera Language screen appears. The current Setting is checked Main Camera Setup screen reappears Formatting Your Camera Memory Card Format Memory Card screen appearsAdjusting the Video Out Signal Video Out screen appears. The current setting is checked Once the picture is taken, borders cannot be removed Adjusting the Camera Default SettingsSetting a Border Default Auto Main Default-flash fires Setting a Flash DefaultSetting a White Balance Default Main Camera Setup screen appears Setting an Exposure Compensation Default Exposure Compensation Default Screen appearsSetting an Effect Default No Effect Main Default- captures pictures in full colorSetting an Auto ISO Default Page Windows-Based System Requirements Macintosh System RequirementsKodak Software for Windows-Based Computers Software OverviewKodak Software for Macintosh Computers Page Connecting Your Camera Using a Serial Cable Connection Connecting to a Windows-Based ComputerConnecting to a Macintosh Computer Using a USB Cable Connection Opening Digital Access Software Twain Acquire Starting Kodak Software for Windows-Based ComputersOpening Mounter Software Opening Camera Controls SoftwareOpening Digital Access Software Plug-In Acquire Starting Kodak Software for Macintosh ComputersOpening Picture Transfer Application Picture Transfer icon appearsNavigating to Your Pictures Page Connecting with Your Camera Communicating with the Computer Adjusting Your Monitor for Better ViewingGetting Better Results from Your Printer Camera Memory Card Problem Cause Solution TroubleshootingComputer Monitor Problem Cause Solution Camera Communications Problem Cause Solution Camera Problem Cause Solution Camera Problem Cause Solution Camera Problem Cause Solution Camera Problem Cause Solution Camera Problem Cause Solution LCD Messages Cause Solution Faxed Information Online ServicesSoftware Help Customer Support Country Help number FaxCountry Help number Fax Page Warranty Time Period Warranty Repair CoverageLimitations How to Obtain Service Application SupportCanadian DOC Statement Regulatory InformationFCC Compliance and Advisory Original Camera Default Settings AppendixCamera Specifications Weatherproof RatingGeneral Maintenance and Safety Lens Using Your Batteries Page Index Auto ISO Page Page