Softkeys | Kodak DC260, DC220 manual

Ready light

Viewfinder

Zoom

Display button

Menu button

LCD screen

Audio LED

Audio volume

Softkeys

Audio

Record button

External flash (DC260 only)

Mode dial

Four-way controller

Video & audio Serial/USB AC adapter

Out

Tripod socket

☞The camera shown is a DC260. In cases where the features differ from the camera shown, the User’s Guide will note it.

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Kodak DC260, DC220 manual Softkeys

Contents

UserÕs Guide Page Contents Reviewing your pictures Accessing your pictures via computer Tips and troubleshooting Vii So where is the Þlm? Camera featuresGetting started Add sound to your picture Typical uses for your camera System Requirements DC220 and DC260 software Camera Accessories Item Number Number Not all accessories are available in all countries Your Digital Camera Meet your camera Softkeys Mode dial SoftkeysFour-way controller Flash Your camera display Picture Type Exposure Compensation Quality Brief detour to discuss quality and resolution Close Up DC220 only Self-Timer Pictures Remaining Batteries Searching for communication partner Manual ModeInfrared Communication Initiating communication Removable memory card Reformatting the memory cardMy Computer window appears Removing the memory card Power management Always follow your battery manufacturers directions fully Installing batteries Using the AC adapter Taking pictures Entering the Capture mode Turning the camera onCamera moves the lens to a point away from the camera DeÞning settings via the Capture mode menus DeÞning settings Settings for the selected picture type appear Picture Type settings Script setting Album settings DC260 only White Balance settings Watermark settings Advanced Exposure Modes settings Preferences settings Advanced Focus Mode settings DC260 only Capture Date and Time screen appears again Date and Time Camera Name DeÞning settings via the Scroll and Select buttons Setting Flash, Exposure, Picture Type, and QualitySetting the Self-Timer and Close-up settings DC220 only Taking pictures Adding sound to a picture Viewing the memory gauge When you are done recording, release the Record button Digital zooming Zooming Digital zoom is disabled when you turn the LCD off Reviewing your pictures Entering the Review mode Review Mode Settings screen appears Setting Review mode preferences LCD returns to the thumbnail or full screen Overlay preferencesSlideshow preferences Playback preferences Video preferences ﬁlmstrip scrolls until you release the arrow button Viewing pictures Scroll to ﬁnd the picture you want to select New Album Name screen appears Placing marked pictures in an album DC260 onlyMarked pictures are moved to the selected album Creating a new album Marked pictures are copied from one camera to the other Copying marked pictures from camera to camera Opening albums Press the Expand softkey Expanding and collapsing pictures Or both the picture and sound Adding sound to picturesNow has attached sound. If a picture has Attached sound, pressing the Delete Deleting one picture Delete, Sound Only, and Cancel softkeys appear Deleting multiple or all pictures Playing sound, bursts, and timelapse sequences Screen displays a magniﬁed view of the selected picture Magnifying pictures Viewing pictures on your TV Setting camera properties YouÕve got to connect ÞrstFinding the Properties software Additional settings appear Specifying General settings YourCamera cameraproperties Specifying Camera settings High Specifying Picture Type settings Resolution , Interval , and Number of Pictures, the number Mode settings on the camera Specifying Albums settings DC260 only Entering the Connect mode Connecting your camera to your computer RS-232 Serial Which connection? Connecting via a serial cable On your desktop, click Start Settings Control Panel This connector is normally on the back of the computer Infrared transceiver Connecting via a USB cable On your computer, click Start Settings Control Panel Connecting via an infrared transceiver Potential connection problems Accessing your pictures via computer Using the Mounter softwareInstalling Mounter software YouÕve got to connect Þrst Mounter software overview Viewing your pictures Window appears listing individual pictures Transferring pictures to your computerTransferring pictures and scripts to your camera Camera Name and System folder icons appear Creating albums on the camera DC260 only Saving sound Opening picture Þles in other software programs Setting preferences Placing the memory card in your computerExiting Mounter software Picture Card Adapter Refer to Removing the memory card onPicture Card appears as a drive on your computer Does my computer support a Pcmcia card? Memory Card Reader Transferring pictures via Twain software Installing Twain software Twain software workßow Connecting the camera to your computer Camera or computer Starting the Twain SoftwareSelect appropriate button to Retrieve pictures from your Selecting the cameraÕs contents Selecting the source of your picturesTaking a picture Previewing your pictures Selecting pictures on your computerTwain software displays a standard Windows Open window Play a pictureÕs attached sound Expanding and collapsing picturesOpening a picture in full view Displaying picture information Transferring pictures Preferences screen appears General maintenance and safety Tips and troubleshooting Communicating with the computer Monitor adjustment Printing Troubleshooting Computer Monitor Problem Cause SolutionMemory Card Problem Cause Solution Camera Problem Cause Solution Camera Problem Cause Solution LCD Messages Cause Solution LCD Messages Problem Cause Solution Faxed information Online servicesGetting help Software help 10-2 Customer supportOutside the U.S., Canada, and Europe Fax 10-3 System and Software Requirements Kodak Digital Access Software Plug-In Acquire Connecting the Card Reader Installing Digital Access Software Digital Access Application Window Page Five control buttons Getting Pictures from the Camera Memory Card Open dialog box appears Multiple noncontiguous pictures Select PicturesChange Thumbnail and Picture Display Size Single picture Preview View DC260 Camera 100% 50% 25% View a High-resolution Picture View Burst and Timelapse Pictures Slide Show Play the Audio Attached to a Picture Rotate PicturesDelete Pictures View Picture Information Getting Pictures from Your Computer Transfer Thumbnails on a Contact Sheet Transfer Individual Pictures Transfer Contact Sheet dialog box appears Saving Pictures to Your Computer Save Individual Pictures Save the Audio Attached to a PictureSave As dialog box appears Click Save Export an Apple QuickTime Movie QuickTime dialog box appears Setting PreferencesDelay at Least x Seconds Progress indicator appears as the movie is created Preferences dialog box appears Page Warranty-1 Warranty and regulatory informationWarranty time period Warranty repair coverage Limitations Warranty-2 How to obtain service Warranty-3Application support Canadian DOC statement Warranty-4Regulatory information FCC compliance and advisory Index-1 Index Index-2 Select Index-3 Index-4 Index-5 Index-6 Index-7 Index-8 Index-9 Index-10 Index-11 Index for Appendix a Macintosh Software Index-12 Index-13