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WARRANTY
KODAK Professional DCS Digital Camera
Warranty Time Period
Warranty Repair Coverage
Limitations
Outside the United States
How to obtain service
EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY Software License Agreement
LICENSE
TERM
LIMITED WARRANTY
LIMITATIONS OF REMEDIES
GENERAL
Important Safeguards and Precautions
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Battery Important Warnings
AC Battery Charger/Adapter Important Warnings
A line voltage outside of this range can destroy the AC battery charger/ adapter and/or the camera.
Electromagnetic Emissions
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Before You Begin
Macintosh Computer Hardware and Software
Required Computer, Memory, Hard Disk
Computer
Memory
Hard disk
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IBM PC or Compatible Computer Hardware and Software
Required Computer, Memory, Hard Disk
Computer
Memory
Hard disk
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Other Optional Equipment
Optional Camera Equipment
Optional PCMCIA Hard Disk Card
Introduction
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KODAK Camera Back
Features
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Quick Start
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Preparing the Camera and the Computer
Load and/or update camera firmware. Format a PCMCIA card for use with the camera.
Using the AC Battery Charger/ Adapter
Charging the Battery
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5. The first time the camera is used, allow the battery to charge for two hours.
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Setting the SCSI ID on the Camera
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Installing a SCSI Host Adapter (TWAIN PC Only)
Making the SCSI Connection
I. Camera as the Sole SCSI Device
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II. Camera Used with Other SCSI Devices
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B. Follow these steps if the last connected device is terminated internally.
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III. Camera Used with a Macintosh PowerBook or a PC Laptop
A. Macintosh PowerBook with No External SCSI Devices
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B. PC (for TWAIN driver)
Inserting and Removing a PCMCIA Card
Inserting a PCMCIA Card
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Removing a PCMCIA Card
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Installing the KODAK Driver
C. Install the software by following all instructions as they appear.
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Accessing the Camera from the Driver
Special Instructions for TWAIN-compliant Software
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Final Steps to the Driver Window
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Updating Camera Firmware
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Formatting a PCMCIA Card
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Quitting Disconnecting the Camera from the Computer
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Using the Camera
Readying the Nikon N90s Camera
Indoors.
In the field without the AC battery charger/adapter.
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ISO
Turning Off the Camera
Taking Pictures
Reading the Frames Remaining Indicator and the Frame Counter
Frames Remaining
Frame Counter
Deleting Pictures (Optional)
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Recording Sound (Optional)
Turning off the Camera
Operating Differences with the Nikon N90s Camera
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Tutorial Accessing Camera Images
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Working with Images Already on a PCMCIA Card
Accessing the Camera from the Driver
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Accessing Camera Images 6-5
Driver Image Window (Macintosh and TWAIN):
Viewing/Selecting an Image from the Camera with the Driver
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Acquiring One Image from the Camera
Acquiring Multiple Images or a Contact Sheet
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Rotate, Rename, and Annotate Images
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Navigating Through Images
first
last
next
previ- ous
Preview
Applying Color Balance to Images
Applying Color Balance to a Single Image
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Applying Color Balance to Multiple Selected Images
same
apply to all selected images
Saving Color Balance Changes
all revisions you have made in this work session are saved.
Crop Images
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Close the Driver Image Window (Saving Changes)
Working with Images in the Studio
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Playing Recorded Sound Files
Archive and Delete Images
(Optional) Create Archive Files
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Delete Files
Revise Preferences
Quitting
all revisions you have made in this work session are saved.
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Reference Camera
KODAK Camera Back and Imager
Timing Considerations
KODAK Camera Back Controls
Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)
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Battery Indicator
Frames Remaining Indicator KODAK Camera Back
Frame Counter Nikon N90s Camera
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ISO Warning
ISO
Disk Indicator
Disk Error Indicator
Control Buttons
DELETE Button and Delete Indicator
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SCSI ID Button and SCSI Indicator
first make sure the camera is not connected to your computer
SCSI Connector (KODAK Camera Back)
Multipurpose Connector (KODAK Camera Back)
PCMCIA Cards
Supported PCMCIA Cards
Card Busy Light
DOS Formatting and Card Access
Troubleshooting, Disk Recovery, and Fragmentation
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Camera Operating Configurations
You can use the camera in the following equipment configurations.
Supported Configurations
PCMCIA AC adapter Connected in camera connected to computer
Taking Pictures While Connected to the Computer
Using the Camera with a PCMCIA Card
Using the Camera Without a PCMCIA Card While Connected to a Computer
Battery and AC Battery Charger/ Adapter
Battery Charging for Optimal Capacity
AC Battery Charger/Adapter
External Battery Adapter
Recorded Sound
How to Record Sound
Recording Lengthy Audio Segments
Sound File Size
Playing Sound Files
On/Off State of the KODAK Camera Back
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Troubleshooting the Camera
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There are unexpected delays when reading from or writing to a PCMCIA card.
The battery is cold. Warm the battery to room temperature.
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Cleaning the Imager
Determining If the Imager is Dirty
Technique 1: Examine a Test Image
Technique 2: Visually Inspect the Imager
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Cleaning a Dirty Imager
Separating the Camera from the KODAK Camera Back
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Wiping the Imager
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Reassembling the Camera
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Using a Flash
Calibration (CAL) Files DCS 460 Only
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General Features
Driver Image Window (Macintosh and TWAIN):
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Defaults Driver Image Window
Commands
A. SOURCE Menu
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TWAIN:
B. VIEW Menu
CONTACT SHEET
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TEST SHOT
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C. Photoshop Menus
Photoshop EDIT Menu
Photoshop SELECT menu
D. ACQUIRE AS Menu
Photo
CONTACT SHEET
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ACQUIRE CONTACT SHEET Dialog
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E. Take Picture Icon
F. Camera Control Icon
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LOAD CAMERA FIRMWARE
SET CLOCK
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Example 1.
Example 2.
Example 3.
Example 4.
SELF TEST
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G. Preferences Icon
Default Acquire Resolution
12-BIT ACQUIRE
SHOW TOOL TIPS
UNITS: INCHES/CENTIMETERS
ACQUIRED CONTACT SHEET LAYOUT
FACTORY SETTINGS
H. Rename Images Icon
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I. Rotate Clockwise/Counterclockwise Icons
J. Crop Icon
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The Crop Dialog Box
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to all of the selected images
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K. Lighting Menu
L. Click-Balance Tool
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M. Sound Menu
N. ACQUIRE Button
O. COPY TO Button
Archive Image File Format
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P. DELETE Button
Q. DONE Button
RS. Annotation Area and Image Information Window
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T. Navigation Bar
CONTACT SHEET View
PREVIEW View or CROP Dialog
U. Select All Icon
V. Number of Images Selected
W. The X-Y Cursor Location
X. RGB Values at the Cursor Location
Y. Thumbnail/Preview Size Menu
Using Photoshop Actions (Macintosh Only)
Example-1:
Example-2:
Supported Commands
Driver Commands Not Supported
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Messages KODAK Driver Software
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imageid
filename
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imageid
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Appendices
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Appendix A Specifications DCS 410, DCS 420, DCS 460, NC2000e
KODAK Camera Back
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Appendix B Glossary
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Appendix C Updating Your KODAK Software Driver
Downloading Software Drivers Electronically
Obtaining Software Updates Directly from Kodak
Installing the Software Driver
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Appendix D Repacking Instructions
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Appendix E Problem Report Form
Customer Return Address
Equipment Description
Problem Description
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Appendix F Using an Infrared Camera (DCS 420IR Only)
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Technical and Telephone Assistance G-1
Assistance Needed Source of Assistance
Appendix G Technical and Telephone Assistance
Refer to the following sources for assistance if you have questions as you work with the camera.
G-2 Technical and Telephone Assistance
Assistance Needed Source of Assistance
Appendix H Optional Equipment & Spare Parts List
Ordering Optional Kodak Equipment from Your Dealer
H-2 Optional Equipment & Spare Parts List
Item Name Description
Ordering Optional Equipment from Other Vendors
To order items in this category, contact the individual vendors listed below.
Item Name Description
H-4 Optional Equipment & Spare Parts List
Ordering Spare Parts from Kodak
Ordering New Manuals from Kodak
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