Kodak DC40 3 Using Batteries

3 Using Batteries

The DC40 camera comes with four AA lithium batteries. You can also use rechargeable NiCad (nickel-cadmium) or AA alkaline batteries. NiCad or lithium batteries will give you much better performance than alkaline batteries.

You should be able to take hundreds of pictures with each set of lithium batteries, however, using the flash requires more of the battery charge. Transferring pictures to your computer also uses the battery charge.

You may want to buy a power adapter to use when taking pictures inside and when transferring files. Refer to Chapter 4, Using a Power Adapter, for information about the power adapters that can be used with the DC40 camera.

WARNING: Mixing battery types in the camera may cause a fire or explosion. Install only batteries of the same type at one time.

Lithium batteries contain toxic substances and should be disposed of properly. Follow the battery manufacturer's disposal instructions, or the guidelines recommended for your area.

24	January 1996

Contents

Page Contents Page Page Introduction About the Kodak Digital Science(TM) DC40 camera Features 1 Getting Started Checking Package Contents Parts of the Camera Front Back Installing the Batteries Page Page Turning the Camera On and Off 2 Using the Camera Accessing Controls Moving Between Features Making Feature Selections Setting the Flash Flash Setting Descriptions Flash Off To turn off the flash: Flash On To turn on the flash: Setting the Timer Timer Setting Descriptions Ten Seconds To set the timer to ten seconds: Twenty Seconds To set the timer to twenty seconds: Setting the Exposure To make an exposure selection: Waking the Camera Taking Pictures Page Managing Pictures Storing Pictures Erasing Pictures Erasing the Last Picture Erasing All Pictures To erase all stored pictures: 3 Using Batteries Battery Charge Level Battery Safety Information Improving Battery Performance About NiCad Batteries 4 Using a Power Adapter To use a power adapter: 5 Connecting to a Computer Connecting to a MACINTOSH Computer Page Connecting to a Computer Running WINDOWS Software 6 Maintenance General Guidelines Cleaning the Lens Cleaning the Light Sensors Storing the Camera 7 Troubleshooting Problems and Solutions Display Does Not Appear Part of a Picture Is Missing Picture Is Not Clear Nothing Happens when Shutter Is Pressed Flash Does Not Work Picture Is Too Light Picture Is Too Dark Getting Help Appendix A Camera Specifications Technical Size Weight Power Sources Power Consumption Regulatory Information FCC Compliance and Advisory Statement Canadian DOC Statement Index