Troubleshooting
Problem | Cause | Solution |
PhotoMAX software does not see the PDC
640Digital
Camera.
No power.
•The power to the camera was not turned on before you powered on the computer.
•The serial cable is not connected properly to the computer.
•Lens cover is not open.
•Batteries are not loaded correctly.
•Dead batteries.
•Wrong AC adapter.
•Ensure that you turn on the camera and then your turn on your computer. Ensure that the AC power adapter is connected to the power socket on the camera and to an AC power outlet.
•Connect one end of the serial cable to the RS232 serial port on the back of the computer and connect the other end of the cable to the serial cable port on the PDC 640. Make sure the cables are attached firmly to the camera and the back of the computer.
•Slide the lens cover to the right.
•Position the + and - terminals correctly in the battery compartment.
•Replace the batteries.
•Use the recommended AC adapter.
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