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1. Kodak digital science 5 Kodak Digital Science TM DC40 camera User s Guide Contents MMUCOGUCIION sx sa been mna 6 esdsd nese iii ie ini 1 About the Kodak Digital Science TM DC40 camera 1 Features ana ana anna nana 17 Getting Started 4 2 Checking Package Contents 2 Parts of the Camera eee 3 installing the Batteries rer 4 Turing the Camera On and Of 7 i Using the Camera 8 Accesand COMTO TE TRTRTTTTTTTTTT E 8 Moving Between Features 9 Making Feature Selectlonsi ooooooo 10 Setting the Flash TTA ELLL 11 Flash Setting Descriptions 11 Setting the Timeri 14 Timer Setting Descriptions 14 Setting the EXPOSUrE 17 1 96 i eee eee eee eee eee ee SS Sh at ee ee Taking Pictures 1 ee ESRUS EAS eee 19 RSS suroj sensaj seen a kennen deano 21 Storing PichiGS cccccccccceeeeeeeeeeecececeeeeeee 21 Erasing PICIUTES ee 21 3 Using Batteries 24 UK Battery Charge Level us sg suan cc 0 25 Battery Safety information a a ee 26 improving Battery Performance 27 About NiCad Batteries eee ee ee Te ree ee E ee Tee 28 A2. DC40 camera 1 activating 19 back 3 connecting to computer 31 33 Macintosh systems 31 32 Windows systems 33 controls accessing 8 10 activating 9 selecting 10 features 1 9 10 front 3 installing batteries in 4 6 maintenance 34 35 cleaning lens 34 cleaning light sensors 35 package contents 2 storing 35 taking pictures with 19 20 waking 19 Default value flash 11 timer 14 Deleting pictures from camera memory 21 23 Display 7 does not appear 36 icons Exposure 17 18 Flash 11 12 Timer 14 16 48 January 1996 E Erasing pictures in camera memory 21 23 Exposure changing 17 18 icon 17 18 F FCC compliance and advisory statement 44 Features 1 Flash does not work 38 icon 11 12 default setting 11 off 12 on 13 setting 11 13 automatic 11 descriptions 11 13 flash off 12 flash on 13 selecting 11 13 G Getting started 2 January 1996 49 Icons in display 7 Images transferring to computer 31 33 Macintosh systems 31 32 Windows systems 33 Information additional 41 Installing batteries in camera 4 6 Introduction 1 L Lens DC40 camera cleaning 34 opening changing exposure 17 18 Light sensors DC40 camera cleaning 35 Maintenance DC40 camera cleaning light sensors 35 for DC40 camera 34 35 cleaning lens 34 Managing pictures 21 23 deleting pictures from camera memory 21 23 all pictures 23 last picture 22 23 era
3. If the outside of the camera needs to be cleaned wipe it with a clean dry cloth Never use harsh or abrasive cleaners on it Keep the lens cover closed whenever the camera is not in use Cleaning the Lens The steps below describe how to clean the lens 1 Blow gently on the lens to remove loose dust and dirt 2 Moisten the lens by breathing on it as you would breath on eyeglass lenses when cleaning them Do not use cleaning solutions unless they are designed specifically for camera lenses 3 Wipe the lens gently with a soft lint free cloth or lens cleaning tissue Do not use chemically treated eyeglass lens tissues The lens may be scratched if you wipe it too firmly or if it is dry 34 January 1996 Cleaning the Light Sensors The light sensors are located below the viewfinder on the front of the camera Light sensors To clean the light sensors rub the area gently with a soft dry cloth Storing the Camera Remove the batteries if the camera will not be used for an extended period of time This prevents camera damage from battery leaks or corrosion January 1996 35 7 Troubleshooting This chapter should help you resolve any problems you may encounter with your DC40 camera If you cannot resolve a problem after reading this chapter Problems and Solutions Display Does Not Appear The camera is not on Open the lens cover The camera is asleep Press the shutter button or the Feature or Sel
4. in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications Observation des normes Class B Le pr sent appareil num rique n emet pas de bruits radio lectriques d passant les limites applicables aux appareils numerigues de la Classe B prescrites dans les reglements sur le brouillage radio lectrique edictes par le Ministere des Communications du Canada January 1996 45 Index A AC adapter 24 connecting to camera 30 using 29 30 Automatic flash setting 11 Batteries 24 28 charge level 25 charging 28 conditioning 28 extending life of 27 improving performance of 27 installing in camera 4 6 lithium disposal of 24 mixing types 24 NiCad 28 charging 28 pictures in memory when batteries are empty 25 removing when storing camera 35 safety information 26 saving 24 Battery icon 25 46 January 1996 C Camera activating 19 back 3 components 3 controls accessing 8 10 activating 9 selecting 10 features 9 10 front 3 installing batteries in 4 6 maintenance 34 35 specifications 42 43 taking pictures with 19 20 turning off 7 8 turning on 7 waking 19 Canadian DOC statement 45 Charging batteries 28 Cleaning DC40 camera lens 34 DC40 camera light sensors 35 Components camera 3 Computer connecting DC40 camera to 31 33 Macintosh systems 31 32 Windows systems 33 Conditioning batteries 28 January 1996 47 D
5. mode if no action is taken for 60 seconds This state conserves energy to extend battery life To return the camera to its active state Press and release the shutter button OR Press the Feature or Select button Taking Pictures The DC40 camera focuses on subjects between distances of four feet and infinity Pictures taken with subjects closer than four feet may be blurry unless an accessory adapter lens is used 1 Hold the camera so that the handstrap is on the right side and the top of the camera is facing up 2 Push the fingers of your right hand up through the handstrap letting the camera rest on your thumb Your index finger should rest on the shutter button January 1996 19 3 Hold the camera up to your face and look through the viewfinder 4 Frame the subject in the viewfinder window If you want to frame the picture like a portrait turn the camera so that it is vertically oriented with the flash at the top NOTE The picture will include an area slightly larger than the image you see framed through the viewfinder 5 Hold the camera steady and press the shutter button There is a brief delay between the time the shutter button is pressed and the time the picture is actually taken Be sure to hold the camera still until you hear the click of the shutter A red light will appear in the viewfinder When the red light turns off and the camera beeps it is ready to take another picture 20 J
6. or damage to the camera January 1996 29 To use a power adapter 1 Turn off the camera by sliding the lens cover switch to the OFF position 2 Lift the rubber tab to uncover the camera s power adapter socket 3 Plug the cable end of the power adapter into the socket 4 Plug the box end of the power adapter into an electrical outlet 5 Turn on the camera by sliding the lens cover switch to the ON position NOTE Make sure that you turn the camera off before disconnecting the power adapter If you do not turn the camera off first a capacitor in the camera will stay charged for about an hour You will not be able to turn on the camera during that period If this happens plug the power adapter back in to the camera turn the camera on and off again and then disconnect the power adapter from it This allows you to use the camera immediately 30 January 1996 5 Connecting to a Computer Serial cables for Macintosh computers and Windows software are included with the camera This chapter describes how to connect the camera to those computers Connecting to a MACINTOSH Computer You can connect the DC40 camera to your Macintosh computer s serial port IMPORTANT Use only the cable provided with the DC40 camera 1 Turn off the camera by sliding the lens cover switch to the OFF position 2 Plug one end of the Macintosh cable into the modem port or printer port on the back of your Macintosh computer I
7. software 2 Press the top of the Select button The Last Picture icon will blink and the Warning icon will appear next to the Battery icon 3 Press the top of the Select button again The Last Picture icon will continue to blink and the Warning icon will disappear When the picture has been deleted the camera will beep and the Last Picture icon will stop blinking NOTE If you want to stop the camera before the picture is deleted press the shutter button the Features button or the bottom of the Select button If the camera has not started deleting the delete process will be halted 22 January 1996 Erasing All Pictures To erase all stored pictures 1 Press the Feature button until the Current Feature Marker appears above the All Pictures icon Fg 2 Press the top of the Select button The All Pictures icon will blink and the Warning icon will appear next to the Battery icon 3 Press the top of the Select button again The All Pictures icon will continue to blink and the Warning icon will disappear When the pictures have been deleted the camera will beep the All Pictures icon will stop blinking and the picture count will return to 48 NOTE If you want to stop the camera before the pictures are deleted press the shutter button the Features button or the bottom of the Select button If the camera has not started deleting the delete process will be halted January 1996 23 3 U
8. 1996 EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY Rochester New York 14653 USA KODAK CANADA INC Toronto Ontario M6M 1V3 CANADA KODAK PATHE 8 26 rue Villiot 75594 Paris Cedex 12 FRANCE KODAK AG Hedelfinger Strasse 7000 Stuttgart 60 GERMANY KODAK S A Apartado de Correos 48 28230 Las Rozas Madrid ESPANA KS January 1996 53
9. Using a Power Adapter eee 29 5 Connecting to a Computer 31 Connecting to a MACINTOSH Computer 31 Connecting to a Computer Running WINDOWS Software 33 6 Maintenance 34 General Quid lness 34 Cleaning the LENS ccccccccccccesceeeeceeeececeeeeeeaees 34 Cleaning the Light Snsors 35 Storing the Camera 35 1 96 Problems and Solutions LRTETTET TO 36 Getting Help A E 41 Appendix Camera Specifications 42 Regulatory Information sense 44 FCC Compliance and Advisory Statement 44 Canadian DOC Statement Pen AE S ka keaveiaa alan ama 45 ITN AN PAN ceeeeceueeee 46 E eee 1 96 Introduction About the Kodak Digital Science TM DC40 camera The Kodak Digital Science TM DC40 camera DC40 camera allows you to capture images and then quickly transfer the images to your computer so that you can save or manipulate them using image editing software Features The DC40 camera is very easy to use and offers the following features flash settings timer settings exposure settings energy saving sleep mode built in lens cover your choice of battery or power adapter as power supply battery use dis
10. aken To set the timer to twenty seconds 1 Press the Feature button until the Current Feature Marker appears above the Timer icon 2 Press the Select button until the 20 icon appears to the right of the Timer icon 16 January 1996 Setting the Exposure The Exposure icon wu allows you to control the size of the lens opening Changing the exposure helps adjust for dim and bright lighting For example if the primary source of light is from behind your subject you may want to change the exposure to the highest setting You can use the automatic exposure level by making no change to the Exposure icon or you can select from two greater and two lesser degrees of exposure in 1 5 Fstop steps for a total change of 1 full stop The illustration below shows the effect that changing the exposure can have on the image Normal exposure i Fa t 1 f stop greater than normal exposure ui 1 f stop greater than normal exposure I January 1996 17 To make an exposure selection 1 Press the Feature button until the Current Feature Marker appears above the Exposure icon wu 2 Press the top of the Select button to move the selector arrow below the Exposure icon to a greater exposure level OR Press the bottom of the Select button to move the selector arrow below the Exposure icon to a lesser exposure level 18 January 1996 Waking the Camera The camera reverts to an inactive
11. anuary 1996 Managing Pictures Storing Pictures Your DC40 camera can store up to 48 pictures by default however the camera software application allows you to change camera features which may impact the actual number that can be stored Refer to the camera software documentation for more information By default the display shows you the number of pictures that you can take before the camera is full As you take pictures the picture count in the display decreases For example let s say that you are about to take pictures and the count displays 27 After taking two pictures the count displays 25 When the camera is full the count displays 0 and the 0 flashes if you press the shutter button No pictures can be taken at this point until you have deleted stored pictures Erasing Pictures Once you have transferred stored pictures to your computer you should erase them from the camera to make room for new pictures January 1996 21 Erasing the Last Picture If you have enabled this feature with the camera software you will be able to erase the last picture you took If you enable this feature through the camera software the number of images that the camera can store is reduced from 48 to 31 1 Press the Feature button until the Current Feature Marker appears above the Last Picture icon Fg NOTE The Last Picture icon will appear only if the erase last picture feature is enabled through the camera
12. choices The following sections describe how to use the controls Camera feature selections are made through the controls on the camera s display All controls revert to their default settings when the camera is turned off and on again Settings remain in place however when the camera is wakened from its inactive state Refer to the Waking the Camera section of this chapter for more information Accessing Controls The camera controls are manipulated using the icons in the display Current feature marker Feature button Display Select button 8 January 1996 Moving Between Features The Current Feature Marker W is a symbol that appears above the feature icons in the display It indicates the feature for which you can make option selections Current feature marker Feature button The Feature button moves the Current Feature Marker from one feature control icon to the next To make an icon the active feature Press the Feature button until the Current Feature Marker appears above the icon for the feature you want January 1996 9 Making Feature Selections Once the Current Feature Marker is positioned above the feature you want to change you can use the Select button to choose the feature s setting Select button Press the top or bottom of the Select button to display the various settings available for the current feature The action taken when you press the top versus the bottom p
13. ect button The batteries are low Replace the batteries or use a dead or not installed power adapter The batteries are not Reinstall the batteries following the installed correctly instructions in Chapter 1 The power adapter was Plug the power adapter back in to the disconnected from the camera turn the camera on and then camera while the camera off again and then disconnect the was still turned on power adapter from it 36 January 1996 Part of a Picture Is Missing Something was in front of Make sure that your hands and other the lens when the picture objects are not in front of the lens or was taken the flash Picture Is Not Clear The lens is dirty Clean the lens as described in The subject or the camera Hold the camera steady until after you moved before the picture hear the shutter click was taken The subject was too far Move so the subject is less than nine away for the flash to be feet away effective The flash should have Turn on the flash been used but was not The exposure is not appropriate for the lighting January 1996 37 Nothing Happens when Shutter Is Pressed cause Sotution 777 The flash is recharging Look through the viewfinder and wait for the red light to turn off The camera does Erase the last picture or all of the not have room for another picture the Erasing Pictures section of Chapter 2 Flash Does Not Work Flash is no
14. er The timer allows you to specify the period of time that the camera should wait after the shutter button is pressed before taking a picture You can set the timer and then move in front of the camera so you can be in the picture The Timer icon allows you to change timer settings Timer Setting Descriptions The three timer settings are described below No Wait With this setting the camera takes the picture as soon as the shutter button is pressed This is the default setting To take pictures immediately do not make any changes to the timer feature January 1996 Ten Seconds With this setting the camera waits ten seconds after the shutter button is pressed before taking pictures When you press the shutter button the red timer indicator on the front of the camera illuminates for eight seconds then blinks for two seconds At ten seconds the picture is taken To set the timer to ten seconds 1 Press the Feature button until the Current Feature Marker appears above the Timer icon 2 Press the Select button until the 10 icon appears to the right of the Timer icon January 1996 15 Twenty Seconds With this setting the camera waits twenty seconds after the shutter button is pressed before taking pictures When you press the shutter button the red timer indicator on the front of the camera illuminates for eighteen seconds then blinks for two seconds At twenty seconds the picture is t
15. f both ports are in use disconnect the cable from the more convenient port and then connect the camera cable 3 Lift the rubber tab to uncover the camera s serial port January 1996 31 4 Plug the unused end of the cable into the camera s serial port after carefully lining up the notches NOTE Before you run the software provided with the camera turn off AppleTalk and specify an external modem if your system has an internal modem 32 January 1996 Connecting to a Computer Running WINDOWS Software Your personal computer contains either a 9 pin or a 25 pin serial port The cable supplied with the DC40 camera uses a 9 pin connector therefore you will need to use the adapter provided with the camera if you want to use a 25 pin serial port IMPORTANT Use only the cable provided with the DC40 camera 1 Turn off the camera by sliding the lens cover switch to the OFF position 2 Attach the 9 pin adapter to the 25 pin port IF your personal computer uses a 25 pin serial port 3 Plug the matching end of the cable into the serial port or adapter on the back of your computer 4 Tighten the connector s thumbscrews 5 Lift the rubber tab to uncover the camera s serial port 6 Plug the unused end of the cable into the camera s serial port after carefully lining up the notches January 1996 33 6 Maintenance General Guidelines Keep the camera away from moisture and high temperatures
16. in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed or used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures 1 reorient or relocate the receiving antenna 2 increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver 3 connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected 4 consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for additional suggestions Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Where shielded interface cables have been provided with the product or specified additional components or accessories elsewhere defined to be used with the installation of the product they must be used in order to ensure compliance with FCC regulations 44 January 1996 Canadian DOC Statement DOC Class B Compliance This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out
17. irs of batteries 2 Adjust the battery removal ribbon so that it rests on the bottom of the battery compartment Battery r ribb 3 Insert the bottom pair of batteries with the positive ends the ends with a bump toward the front of the camera January 1996 5 As you are installing each battery first insert the negative flat end into the recessed area toward the back of the camera and then push the positive end into place NOTE The batteries fit snugly 4 Insert the top pair of batteries with the positive ends the ends with a bump toward the back of the camera As you are installing each battery first push the negative flat end against the metal tab toward the front of the camera and then push the positive end into place 5 Place the battery compartment cover into its track and then slide it back until it clicks into place January 1996 Turning the Camera On and Off To turn on the camera Push the lens cover switch toward the ON symbol The lens will be uncovered the camera will beep and the feature control icons will appear in the display To turn off the camera Push the lens cover switch away from the ON symbol The lens cover will move back in place and the feature control icons will disappear from the display January 1996 2 Using the Camera Before you begin taking pictures you should become familiar with the camera controls so you can make feature
18. ortion of the Select button depends on the feature For more information refer to the instructions for setting individual features 10 January 1996 Setting the Flash The effective range for the flash is between four and nine feet In order for the flash to have an impact on the picture make sure you are between four and nine feet away from the subject The Flash icon allows you to change flash settings Flash Setting Descriptions The three flash settings are described below Automatic Flash With this setting the camera determines whether or not the flash should be used based on the existing light This is the default setting To use automatic flash do not make any changes to the flash feature January 1996 11 Flash Off With this setting the flash is not used even when existing light is dim To turn off the flash 1 Press the Feature button until the Current Feature Marker appears above the Flash icon if it is not already positioned there 2 Press the Select button until the icon appears next to the Flash icon 12 January 1996 Flash On With this setting the flash is used even when existing light is bright To turn on the flash 1 Press the Feature button until the Current Feature Marker appears above the Flash icon if it is not already positioned there 2 Press the Select button until the icon appears to the right of the Flash icon January 1996 13 Setting the Tim
19. play capability for accessory lens attachments standard tripod mount January 1996 1 Getting Started Checking Package Contents As you unpack your new DC40 camera make sure the following items are included 1 DC40 camera 4 lithium batteries 1 serial cable for use with Macintosh computers 1 serial cable for use with Windows computers 1 warranty registration card 1 9 pin adapter for a 25 pin serial port 1 Kodak Digital Science TM Digital Camera Reference CD 1 camera software application kit 2 January 1996 Parts of the Camera The camera components are shown below Front On Off switch Hand strap Shutter button Viewfinder Power adapter connection and serial port compartment Back Viewfinder eye piece Display Feature button Select button NOTE Although not shown in the illustrations a standard tripod mount is located on the bottom of the camera January 1996 Installing the Batteries Four lithium batteries come with your DC40 camera however you WARNING Mixing battery types in the camera may cause a fire or explosion Install only batteries of the same type at one time 1 Push firmly on the battery compartment cover in the direction of the arrow The cover will slide along its track until it can be removed January 1996 An illustration at the bottom of the battery compartment indicates the position for the top and bottom pa
20. s want to know where to get service want information about other Kodak products have trouble operating the camera January 1996 41 Appendix A Camera Specifications Technical Type CCD still frame camera Image size 756 x 504 high resolution Bit depth 24 bit color Speed With flash pictures can be taken every 8 seconds Without flash pictures can be taken every 5 seconds Size Depth 6 1 in 155 mm Width 5 3 in 135 mm Height 2 2 in 55 mm Weight 1 Ib 0 5 kg Operating Environment Temperature 0 to 40 C 32 to 104 F Humidity 20 to 95 percent noncondensing 42 January 1996 Power Sources Batteries 4 AA batteries lithium NiCad or alkaline 3 6 V DC 5 4 V DC Power Adapter 4 5 V DC 1 75 A to 8 0 V DC 1 0 A surge protected Power Consumption Standby lt 500 mW Operating lt 4 5 W January 1996 43 Regulatory Information FCC Compliance and Advisory Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
21. s in this way helps them hold their charge longer If your battery charger does not condition batteries the batteries eventually may not hold their charge for as long as they used to If this happens try letting the batteries run out of charge completely before recharging them Unless the batteries are wearing out this step should improve their lasting power WARNING Damaged batteries may leak and burn skin and eyes If you come in contact with a damaged NiCad battery rinse the affected skin with water for at least five minutes Do not wash with soap Never charge batteries other than NiCads in the charger Follow the safety and battery charging instructions that come with your battery charger January 1996 4 Using a Power Adapter To save the charge in your batteries you can plug your camera into an electrical outlet using a specific type of surge protected power adapter A power adapter is especially helpful when transferring the pictures to your computer You should be able to purchase a custom universal adapter Kodak catalog number 102 3662 from the retailer who sold you the camera North American customers can order 120 V input only adapters The Apple MACINTOSH PowerBook AC Adapter M4662 for use with the PowerBook 140 or 170 will also work with your camera WARNING Using power adapters other than those recommended for use with the DC40 camera voids the camera s warranty and may result in fire electrical shock
22. sing 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 See 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 Battery Charge Level The level of charge remaining in the batteries is shown by the battery icon j on the display This icon gives you a rough idea of how much of a charge is left in the batteries When the icon appears completely filled the batteries are fully charged When the icon appears partially filled the battery charge is getting low When the icon appears empty the batteries must be replaced NOTE Pictures remain stored even if the batteries are empty January 1996 25 Battery Safety Information Follow these guidelines when handling ba
23. sing pictures in camera memory 21 23 all pictures 22 last picture 22 23 saving pictures in camera memory 21 storing pictures 21 Mixing battery types 24 50 January 1996 P Package contents 2 Performance battery 27 Pictures deleting all from camera memory 23 deleting from camera memory 21 23 deleting last from camera memory 22 23 erasing all from camera memory 23 erasing from camera memory 21 23 erasing last from camera memory 22 23 managing 19 21 not clear 37 part missing 37 saving in camera memory 21 storing 21 too dark 40 too light 39 transferring to computer 31 33 Macintosh systems 31 32 Windows systems 33 Power adapter 24 connecting to camera 30 using 29 30 Problems with DC40 camera 36 41 R Regulatory information 44 45 January 1996 51 S Safety information for batteries 26 Saving pictures in camera memory 21 Serial communication cable 31 Setting timer 15 16 Shutter button nothing happens when pressed 38 Specifications camera 42 43 Storing DC40 camera 35 pictures 21 T Taking pictures 19 20 Technical support 41 Timer icon 14 16 default setting 14 setting 14 16 Transferring pictures to computer 31 33 Macintosh systems 31 32 Windows systems 33 Troubleshooting 36 41 U Universal connector 29 Using camera 8 23 W Waking camera 19 52 January 1996 1 96 rev Copyright Eastman Kodak Company
24. t turned on Turn on the flash as described in The batteries are low power adapter 38 January 1996 Picture Is Too Light Exposure setting needs to be adjusted The light sensors are dirty The light sensors are covered the instructions in the Setting the Flash ee a a ma ee pena kee ee Section section of Chapter 2 Setting the Exposure in Chapter 2 Cleaning the Light Sensors section the Parts of the Camera section of Chapter 1 for the sensor location January 1996 39 Picture Is Too Dark The flash is not on Turn on the flash as described in the Setting the Flash section of Chapter 2 The subject was too far Move so there is no more than nine away for the flash to have feet between you and the subject an effect The exposure is not appropriate for the lighting The subject was in front of Change your position so the light is a bright light not behind the subject January 1996 Getting Help If you have questions about the DC40 camera the retailer from whom you purchased the camera may be able to answer them Eastman Kodak Company provides retailers with technical information You can also call 1 800 235 6325 for technical support between 9 00 a m and 8 00 p m Eastern Time on regular business days if you have questions about your warranty want to know where to get accessorie
25. tteries Always handle batteries carefully Do not drop puncture disassemble mutilate or incinerate batteries Touching both terminals of a battery with a metal object will short circuit the battery which could cause an explosion or a fire Do not carry batteries loosely if the contacts may touch coins keys and other metal objects such as in pockets or bags Do not heat the batteries to try to rejuvenate their charge 26 January 1996 Improving Battery Performance Follow these guidelines to extend the life of batteries Replace all four batteries at the same time Mixing new or fully charged batteries with those that have been in use for some time weakens the new ones Clean the contacts in the battery compartment periodically by rubbing them gently with a clean pencil eraser or a cloth Keep batteries away from heat For example do not leave batteries in the trunk of a car in hot weather Store batteries at room temperature and keep them dry Recharge NiCad batteries if they have not been used after six months January 1996 27 About NiCad Batteries NiCad batteries can be used and recharged over and over again Using NiCad batteries rather than disposable ones is an environmentally friendly way to power your DC40 camera When buying a charger for NiCad batteries look for one that completely discharges the batteries before recharging them Conditioning the batterie
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