Kodak DCS 465 User Manual

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User’s Manual

KODAK

Professional DCS 465

Digital Camera Back

© Eastman Kodak Company, 1995

This manual and the accompanying software are protected by United States and international copyright laws. You may make one backup copy of the enclosed software and one copy of this manual. Do not make additional copies of the software or copies of the manual or electronically transmit them in any form whatsoever, in whole or in part, without the prior written permission of Eastman Kodak Company.

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WARRANTY

KODAK Professional DCS 465 Digital Camera

Back

THIS WARRANTY APPLIES TO EQUIPMENT PURCHASED IN THE

UNITED STATES.

Warranty Time Period

Kodak warrants your KODAK Professional DCS 465 Digital Camera Back to be free from malfunctions and defects in both materials and workmanship for six months from the date of purchase.

Warranty Repair Coverage

If this equipment does not function properly during the warranty period, due to defects in either materials or workmanship, Kodak will, at its option, either repair or replace the equipment, without charge, subject to the conditions and limitations stated herein. Such repair service will include all labor as well as any necessary adjustments and/or replacement parts.

If replacement parts are used in making repairs, these parts may be remanufactured, or may contain remanufactured materials. If it is necessary to replace the entire system, it may be replaced with a remanufactured system. If it should become necessary to repair or replace a malfunctioning or defective system, the provisions of this warranty shall apply to the repaired or replaced system until the expiration of 30 days from the date of return, or until the end of the original warranty period, whichever is later.

Kodak will also provide telephone assistance during the warranty period.

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Limitations

Warranty service will not be provided without return of the Warranty Registration card or dated proof of purchase. Please return the Warranty Registration card within 30 days of purchase.

As a condition of warranty service, before sending in your unit to the nearest service center for repair, you must first contact a Kodak representative for return authorization and instructions.

This warranty becomes null and void if, during shipment, you fail to pack your KODAK Professional DCS 465 Digital Camera Back in a manner consistent with the repacking instructions in an appendix.

This warranty does not cover the following: circumstances beyond Kodak’s control; service or parts to correct problems resulting from the use of attachments, accessories or alterations not marketed by Kodak; unauthorized modifications or service; misuse; abuse; failure to follow Kodak’s operating, maintenance, or repacking instructions; or failure to use Kodak supplied items (such as cables).

KODAK MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Repair or replacement without charge is Kodak’s only obligation under this warranty. Kodak will not be responsible for any consequential or incidental damages resulting from the purchase, use, or improper functioning of this equipment even if the loss or damage is caused by the negligence or other fault of Kodak. Such damages for which Kodak will not be responsible include, but are not limited to, loss of revenue or profit, downtime costs, loss of use of the equipment, cost of any substitute equipment, facilities, or services, or claims of your customers for such damages.

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Outside the United States

In countries other than the United States, the terms of this warranty may be different. Unless a specific Kodak warranty is communicated to the purchaser in writing by a Kodak company, no other warranty or liability exists beyond the information contained above, even though defect, damage or loss may be by negligence or other act.

How to obtain service

In the United States, call 1-800-23-KODAK (1-800-235-6325), and in Canada call 1-800-GO-KODAK (1-800-465-6325).

In other countries, call your nearest Kodak representative.

If service is required, your Kodak representative will instruct you to return the unit to the nearest service center for repair and will issue a return authorization number.

When returning a KODAK Professional DCS 465 Digital Camera Back for repair, the unit shall be packed in its original packing materials according to the repacking instructions in an appendix. The enclosed problem report form (see Appendices) should also be completed and enclosed with the equipment. If the original packaging has been discarded or is not available, packing will be at the owner’s expense.

Return of the repaired or replaced unit to the customer can be expected in five to seven days from the date the KODAK Professional DCS 465 Digital Camera Back arrives at the service center.

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EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY

Software License Agreement

YOU SHOULD CAREFULLY READ THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND CONDITIONS BEFORE OPENING THE DISKETTE PACKAGE(S). OPENING THE DISKETTE PACKAGE(S) INDICATES YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH THEM, YOU SHOULD PROMPTLY RETURN THE DISKETTE PACKAGE(S) UNOPENED, ALONG WITH THE ACCOMPANYING MATERIALS.

Eastman Kodak Company (Kodak) provides this software and licenses its use worldwide.

You assume responsibility for selection of the software to achieve your intended results, and for installation, use, and results obtained from the software.

LICENSE

You may:

a.use the software;

b.copy the software onto one or more computers only for the purpose of operating the equipment with which this software was provided (the “Related Equipment”) or into any machine-readable form for backup purposes in support of your use of the software;

c.transfer the software and license to another party to whom you also transfer the Related Equipment, if the other party agrees to accept the terms and conditions of this Agreement. If you transfer the software, you must at the same time either transfer all copies to the same party or destroy any copies not transferred.

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You must reproduce and include the copyright notice on any copy of the software.

YOU MAY NOT USE, COPY OR TRANSFER THE SOFTWARE, OR ANY COPY, IN WHOLE OR IN PART, EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED FOR IN THIS LICENSE.

IF YOU TRANSFER POSSESSION OF THE RELATED EQUIPMENT OR ANY COPY OF THE SOFTWARE TO ANOTHER PARTY, YOUR LICENSE IS AUTOMATICALLY TERMINATED.

TERM

The license is effective until terminated. You may terminate it at any time by destroying the software together with all copies in any form. It will also terminate upon conditions set forth elsewhere in the Agreement or if you fail to comply with any term or condition of this Agreement. You agree upon such termination to destroy the software together with all copies in any form.

LIMITED WARRANTY

Kodak warrants the diskettes on which the software is furnished to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of delivery to you as evidenced by a copy of your receipt.

Kodak does not warrant that the functions contained in the software will meet your requirements or that the operation of the software will be uninterrupted or error free.

THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED ‘AS IS’ WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY

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AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE OF THE SOFTWARE IS WITH YOU. IF THE SOFTWARE PROVES DEFECTIVE, YOU (AND NOT KODAK OR YOUR DEALER) ASSUME THE ENTIRE COST OF ALL NECESSARY SERVICING, REPAIR, OR CORRECTION.

Some states do not allow the exclusion of implied warranties, so the above exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state.

LIMITATIONS OF REMEDIES

Kodak’s entire liability and your exclusive remedy shall be:

1.the replacement of any diskette not meeting Kodak’s “Limited Warranty” that is returned to Kodak or your dealer with a copy of your receipt, or

2.if Kodak or the dealer is unable to deliver a replacement diskette that is free of defects in materials or workmanship, you may terminate this Agreement by returning the software.

IN NO EVENT WILL KODAK BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR ANY DAMAGES, INCLUDING ANY LOST PROFITS, LOST SAVINGS, OR OTHER INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE SOFTWARE EVEN IF KODAK OR YOUR DEALER HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES, OR FOR ANY CLAIM BY ANY OTHER PARTY.

Some states do not allow the limitation or exclusion of liability for incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.

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GENERAL

You may not sublicense, assign, or transfer the license or the software, except as expressly provided in this Agreement. Any attempt otherwise to sublicense, assign, or transfer any of the rights, duties, or obligations hereunder is prohibited.

This Agreement will be governed by the laws of the State of New York.

Should you have any questions concerning this Agreement, you may contact Kodak in the United States at 1-800-23-KODAK (1-800-235- 6325), in Canada at 1-800-GO-KODAK (1-800-465-6325), and in other countries through your nearest Kodak representative.

YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ THIS AGREEMENT, UNDERSTAND IT, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY ITS TERMS AND CONDITIONS. YOU FURTHER AGREE THAT IT IS THE COMPLETE AND EXCLUSIVE STATEMENT OF THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN US, WHICH SUPERSEDES ANY PROPOSAL OR PRIOR AGREEMENT, ORAL OR WRITTEN, AND ANY OTHER COMMUNICATIONS BETWEEN US RELATING TO THE SUBJECT MATTER OF THIS AGREEMENT.

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Important Safeguards and

Precautions

The exclamation point in an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the equipment.

Read Instructions — Read all the safety and operating instructions before operating the equipment.

Follow Instructions — Follow all operating and use instructions.

Controls — Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions.

Heed Warnings — Heed all warnings on the equipment and in the operating instructions.

Retain Instructions and Packaging — Retain the safety and operating instructions for future reference. Retain the packing case for use if the equipment needs to be shipped.

Handling — Handle the equipment as you would any valuable camera. Handle the equipment with care, especially when the hard disk is running. Treat the imager as you would your best lens. Do not drop the equipment. Mishandling can damage the imager resulting in an expensive repair.

Accessories — Do not place the equipment on an unstable cart, stand, bracket, or table. It can fall, causing serious injury to persons

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and serious damage to the equipment. Use only with a stable cart, stand, bracket, or table.

Cleaning — (Refer to chapter 9 for directions on cleaning the imager in the camera back.) Unplug the KODAK Professional DCS 465 Digital Camera Back (DCS 465 Camera Back) from its AC battery charger/adapter and from a computer. Be certain the camera back is off. Using a damp cloth, clean only the outside cabinet and the liquid crystal display (LCD) on the DCS 465 Camera Back. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners on the outside of the equipment.

Dust — If you operate the camera back in environments with excessive dust levels, dust may accumulate on the imager in the camera back. (Refer to chapter 9 for directions on cleaning the imager in the camera back.)

CAUTION: Water and Moisture — Do not use the AC battery charger/adapter near water — for example, near a sink, or in a wet room or basement. Do not use the equipment in heavy rain and do not immerse the equipment in water or other liquids.

Object or Liquid Entry — Never push foreign objects of any kind into the equipment openings. The objects could touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts and cause a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the equipment.

Attachments — Do not use attachments that are not recommended. The use of such attachments may cause hazards and serious damage to the equipment.

Power Sources — You should operate the equipment only from the type of power source indicated on the name plate of the AC battery charger/adapter. If you are not sure of the type of AC power that will be used, consult a dealer or local power company.

Overloading — Do not overload power outlets and extension cords; this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

Cables — Do not use cables other than those supplied with the DCS 465 Camera Back, except that an additional cable is required if you

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will use the DCS 465 Camera Back as the only external device attached to a Macintosh IIfx or PowerBook computer (refer to chapter 4). Use only the SCSI cables supplied with the DCS 465 Camera Back to attach the camera back or other peripherals to the computer. If you use other cables, you may violate FCC emission requirements and could corrupt data on the hard disk.

Power-Cord Protection — Route power-supply, and other cords, so that you are not likely to walk on them or pinch them with items placed on or against them; pay particular attention to cords at plugs, receptacles, and the point where they leave the equipment.

Grounding — The AC battery charger/adapter is equipped with a three-wire grounding-type plug with a third (grounding) pin. The three-wire plug will fit into a grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact an electrician to replace the obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding-type plug.

Lightning — For added protection for the equipment during a lightning storm, or any time when you will leave the equipment unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug the AC battery charger/adapter from the power outlet and disconnect the camera back from the computer. This will protect the equipment from damage caused by lightning or power-line surges.

Temperature, Humidity, Condensation — We do not recommend operating the equipment below 32° F or above 130° F (0° to 55° C).

We recommend operating the equipment within the range of 8% to 85% relative humidity, non-condensing. If condensation occurs, added time may be required to read from or write to a PCMCIA card. Condensation may be present if the camera back and/or PCMCIA card(s) are moved from a relatively cold environment (like an air conditioned hotel room), into a warm, humid environment. We recommend that you allow sufficient time for the camera back and/or

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PCMCIA cards to normalize within the specified environmental ranges before operation. (Third-party, optional PCMCIA cards may have more restrictive operating temperature and humidity ranges. Refer to the specifications for the cards you use.)

PCMCIA cards — PCMCIA cards (not supplied with the camera back) are fragile devices that can be damaged if not treated with care. Refer to the documentation accompanying any card(s) you obtain to ensure that you are handling the card as specified in that documentation, and that you are using the card within its operating ranges for temperature, humidity, condensation, and so on.

Servicing — Do not attempt to service the equipment yourself. Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Never open the DCS 465 Camera Back. (Refer to chapter 9 for directions on cleaning a dirty imager.)

Damage Requiring Service — Unplug the equipment from the wall outlet and computer, and refer all servicing to the manufacturer under the following conditions:

-When any cord or plug is damaged (send cord only).

-If liquid has been spilled or if objects have fallen in the equipment.

-If the equipment has been exposed to rain or water.

-If the equipment does not operate normally according to the operating instructions.

-If the equipment has been dropped or the housing has been damaged.

-When the equipment exhibits a distinct change in performance.

Disassembly — The camera back is shipped as a single unit. Do not open or attempt to open the camera back; doing so will void the warranty.

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You can connect the camera back to a computer with or without a PCMCIA card in the camera back. Once the camera back is connected to a computer, you can insert/remove a PCMCIA card while the camera back and computer are turned on or turned off; however, do not remove a PCMCIA card from the camera back while the red “Card Busy” light on the camera back is blinking. The blinking indicates that data are being read from or written to the PCMCIA card. If you do, you may lose the current image, and may lose all of your images as well.

CAUTION: To prevent fire or shock hazard, use only the recommended accessories or attachments.

Battery — Important Warnings

Do not attempt to remove the battery; it is not a customer serviceable part.

If you will be operating the camera back while it is connected to the AC battery charger/adapter, the camera back will be ready for operation almost immediately. However, if you are beginning with a dead battery, and notice unusual behavior such as random characters flashing on the camera back LCD, charge the battery following special charging instructions in chapters 4 (Macintosh) or 5 (PC). If you will be operating the camera back without the AC battery charger/adapter, you should charge the battery as described in chapters 4 (Macintosh) or 5 (PC). This will require one hour at most.

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AC Battery Charger/Adapter — Important

Warnings

You should operate the equipment only from the type of power source indicated on the name plate of the AC battery charger/adapter. A line voltage outside of this range can destroy the AC battery charger/ adapter and/or the camera back.

Use only the supplied AC battery charger/adapter; do not plug other chargers or adapters into the DCS 465 Camera Back.

The AC battery charger/adapter is for indoor use only.

Do not use the supplied AC battery charger/adapter for any purpose other than for the DCS 465 Camera Back.

Do not plug the AC battery charger/adapter into any equipment other than the DCS 465 Camera Back.

The rechargeable battery in the camera back becomes warm during charging; this is normal operation.

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Electromagnetic Emissions

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 in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio energy and, if not installed and 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:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This equipment conforms with the requirements of European Standard EN55022 with respect to radio interference for a Class B device.

Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de la classe B prescrites dans le réglement sur le broullage radioélectrique édicté par le Ministère des Communications du Canada.

This digital apparatus does not exceed the class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.

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Technical Assistance

Refer to the following sources for assistance if you have questions as you work with the KODAK Professional DCS 465 Digital Camera Back.

Assistance Needed

Source of Assistance

 

 

You encounter difficulties with hardware, images, or product performance.

Refer to the troubleshooting sections of this manual: camera back (in chapter 9), Photoshop Macintosh driver (in chapter 10), and TWAIN (PC) driver (in chapter 11). If needed, call your dealer.

The liquid crystal display (LCD) on the

Refer to chapter 9.

camera back shows information you

 

do not understand.

 

 

 

You need assistance with your camera.

Refer to the instruction manual supplied with

 

your camera (not supplied by Kodak).

A message appears on the computer screen that you do not understand when using one of the supplied software drivers.

Refer to the messages section of this manual: Photoshop Macintosh driver (in chapter 10), and TWAIN (PC) driver (in chapter 11).

You encounter difficulty with the DCS 465 Camera Back.

Perform the self-test and update the camera firmware. Refer to the “Control Panel” section in chapter 10), and TWAIN (PC) driver (in chapter 11).

You need other assistance.

Contents and index in this manual.

 

 

You are a customer in the U. S, and

Call Kodak at 1-800-23-KODAK (1-800-235-

you are unable to find answers to your

6325).

questions using this manual.

 

You are a customer outside the U. S. and you are unable to find answers to your questions using this manual.

In Canada call 1-800-GO-KODAK (1-800- 465-6325); elsewhere contact your local Kodak service representative.

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Contents

1 Before You Begin 1-1

 

 

 

 

Macintosh Computer — Hardware and Software 1-2

 

Required Computer Hardware

1-2

 

 

Required Monitor and Display Card

1-3

 

Required Systems Software

1-3

 

 

 

Required Applications Software

1-3

 

SCSI Terminators 1-3

 

 

 

 

IBM PC or Compatible Computer —Hardware and Software

1-4

Required Computer Hardware

1-4

 

 

Required Monitor and Display Card

1-4

 

Required SCSI Interface 1-5

 

 

 

 

Required Systems Software

1-5

 

 

 

Required Applications Software

1-5

 

Optional Hardware/Software for Playing Recorded Sound

1-6

Optional Printers 1-7

 

 

 

 

Optional DCS 465 Camera Back Equipment 1-8

 

Optional PCMCIA Hard Disk Card

1-8

 

2 Introduction 2-1

Features 2-3

3 Quick Start 3-1

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4 Preparing the DCS 465 Camera Back for Use with Your Macintosh Computer 4-1

Connecting the DCS 465 Camera Back to Your Camera 4-3

 

Using the AC Battery Charger/Adapter 4-7

 

 

Charging the Battery 4-7

 

 

 

Setting the SCSI ID on the DCS 465 Camera Back

4-12

 

Making the SCSI Connection

4-17

 

 

 

DCS 465 Camera Back as the Sole SCSI Device

4-18

 

DCS 465 Camera Back Used with Other SCSI Devices 4-25

 

Installing the KODAK Driver for Adobe Photoshop Software (Macintosh) and the

Calibration File 4-33

 

 

 

 

Inserting and Removing a PCMCIA Card

4-36

 

 

Inserting a PCMCIA Card

4-36

 

 

 

Removing a PCMCIA Card 4-40

 

 

 

Accessing the KODAK Driver for Adobe Photoshop Software (Macintosh)

4-42

Updating DCS 465 Camera Back Firmware

4-45

 

 

Formatting a PCMCIA Card

4-47

 

 

 

Quitting — Disconnecting the DCS 465 Camera Back from the Computer

4-49

5 Preparing the DCS 465 Camera Back for Use with Your PC 5-1

Connecting the DCS 465 Camera Back to Your Computer 5-3

Using the AC Battery Charger/Adapter 5-7

Charging the Battery 5-7

Setting the SCSI ID on the DCS 465 Camera Back 5-12

Installing a SCSI Host Adapter 5-17

For Qualified Technical Personnel Only 5-17

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5Preparing the DCS 465 Camera Back for Use with Your PC (continued)

Making the SCSI Connection 5-19

DCS 465

Camera Back as the Sole SCSI Device 5-19

DCS 465

Camera Back Used with Other SCSI Devices 5-21

DCS 465

Camera Back Used with a Laptop 5-28

KODAK Drivers for

TWAIN-Compliant PC Applications 5-29

Introduction 5-29

Available KODAK Drivers for the DCS 465 Camera Back 5-29 Installing TWAIN-compliant Kodak Driver(s) and the Calibration File 5-31

Installing TWAIN Driver(s) 5-32

Installing The Calibration (CAL) File 5-34

Inserting (and Removing) a PCMCIA Card into the DCS 465 Camera Back 5-36

Inserting a PCMCIA Card

5-36

 

Removing a PCMCIA Card 5-40

 

Accessing a Kodak Driver for TWAIN-compliant PC Applications

5-42

Accessing the Driver in Selected Software Applications 5-42

Updating Firmware in the DCS 465 Camera Back 5-48

 

Formatting a PCMCIA Card

5-51

 

Quitting — Disconnecting the Camera Back from the Computer

5-53

6 Using the DCS 465 Camera Back

6-1

Readying the DCS 465 Camera Back

6-2

Setting the ISO

6-6

 

Taking Pictures

6-8

 

Frames Remaining Indicator and Frame Counter 6-9

Frames Remaining 6-9

Frame Counter 6-10

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Recording Sound (Optional) 6-10

Awake/Sleep Modes 6-12

Operating Differences with Your Camera 6-13

7Accessing DCS 465 Camera Back Images from a Macintosh Computer 7-1

Accessing the DCS 465 Camera Back from the Driver 7-3

Viewing Images with the Kodak Driver for Adobe Photoshop Software 7-7 Selecting the Color Balance for an Image(s) 7-11

Acquiring Images with the KODAK Driver for Adobe Photoshop 7-13

Playing Recorded Sound Files 7-15

Using Other Features of the KODAK Driver for Adobe Photoshop Software 7-17

Driver Image Window Buttons and Other Controls

7-17

Selecting Images 7-17

 

Delete Button

7-17

 

 

Copy to Folder Button

7-18

 

Move to Folder Button

7-18

 

Take Picture Button 7-18

 

Source Popup Menu

7-18

 

Change Folder Button

7-19

 

Color Correct

7-19

 

 

Other Features 7-19

 

 

Taking Pictures while Connected to a Computer

7-19

Using the DCS 465 Camera Back without a PCMCIA Card 7-19

Creating Monochrome Images with Your Color DCS 465 Camera

Back 7-20

 

 

 

IMPORTANT CAUTIONS when Using the DCS 465 Camera Back with a

Computer 7-20

Quitting 7-22

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8 Accessing DCS 465 Camera Back Images from a PC 8-1

Accessing the DCS 465 Camera Back from the Driver 8-3

 

Viewing Images with the Kodak Driver for TWAIN-Compliant PC

 

Applications 8-6

 

 

 

Selecting the Color Balance for an Image(s) 8-10

 

 

Acquiring Images with the Driver for TWAIN-compliant PC Applications

8-12

Playing Recorded Sound Files

8-14

 

 

Using Other Features of the Driver for TWAIN-Compliant PC Applications

8-16

Driver Image Windows Buttons and Other Controls

8-16

 

 

Selecting Images 8-16

 

 

 

Delete Button 8-17

 

 

 

 

Copy to Folder Button

8-17

 

 

 

Move to Folder Button

8-17

 

 

 

Take Picture Button 8-17

 

 

 

Source Popup Menu

8-18

 

 

 

Change Folder Button

8-18

 

 

Other Features 8-18

 

 

 

 

Taking Pictures while Connected to a Computer

8-18

 

 

Using the DCS 465 Camera Back without a PCMCIA Card 8-18

 

 

Creating Monochrome Images with Your Color Camera Back 8-19

IMPORTANT CAUTIONS when Using the DCS 465 Camera Back with a

PC

8-19

 

 

 

Quitting

8-21

 

 

 

9Reference — DCS 465 Camera Back 9-1

DCS 465

Camera Back and Imager 9-2

DCS 465

Camera Back Controls 9-4

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Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)

9-4

 

 

 

Battery Indicator

9-5

 

 

 

 

 

Image Numbering Systems

9-6

 

 

Frames Remaining Indicator

9-6

 

Image Reference Number

9-7

 

Disk Indicator 9-8

 

 

 

 

 

 

Disk Error Indicator

9-8

 

 

 

 

 

Control Buttons

9-9

 

 

 

 

 

 

ISO Button and ISO Indicator

9-10

 

SCSI ID Button and SCSI Indicator

9-12

 

SCSI Connector

9-14

 

 

 

 

 

 

Multipurpose Connector

9-15

 

 

 

 

PCMCIA Cards 9-16

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Supported PCMCIA Cards

9-16

 

 

 

Card Busy Light

9-17

 

 

 

 

 

 

DOS Formatting and Card Access

9-17

 

Troubleshooting, Disk Recovery, and Fragmentation

9-17

DCS 465 Camera Back Operating Configurations 9-19

 

DCS 465 Camera Back Supported Configurations 9-19

Taking Pictures While Connected to the Computer

9-20

Using the DCS 465 Camera Back and a PCMCIA Card 9-20

Using the DCS 465 Camera Back with a PCMCIA Card While Connected

to a Computer

9-21

 

 

 

 

 

 

Using the DCS 465 Camera Back without a PCMCIA Card While

Connected to a Computer

9-21

 

 

Battery and AC Battery Charger/Adapter

9-23

 

Battery 9-23

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AC Battery Charger/Adapter

9-24

 

 

 

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9Reference — DCS 465 Camera Back (continued)

Recorded Sound 9-26

 

 

 

 

How to Record Sound

9-27

 

 

Recording “Lengthy” Audio Segments

9-28

 

Sound File Size 9-29

 

 

 

Playing Sound Files

9-29

 

 

Awake/Sleep State of the DCS 465 Camera Back

9-30

Troubleshooting the DCS 465 Camera Back

9-31

 

Cleaning the Imager and Cleaning/ Replacing the KG5 Filter Glass 9-37

Cleaning the Imager

9-37

 

 

Determining if the Imager is Dirty

9-37

 

Cleaning a Dirty Imager

9-42

 

 

Wiping the Imager

9-42

 

 

Cleaning the Filter Glass 9-44

 

Replacing the Filter Glass and Frame

9-45

Calibration (CAL) Files

9-46

 

 

10 Reference — Kodak Driver for Adobe Photoshop (Macintosh) Software 10-1

Introduction

10-2

 

Image Archive Folders 10-3

Commands

10-4

 

Source

10-8

 

Change Folder

10-9

Balance

10-9

 

Color Correct

10-11

Preview

10-11

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Select

10-12

 

 

 

All Images

10-12

 

Last Image

10-13

 

None

10-13

 

 

Action

10-13

 

 

 

Acquire

10-13

 

Copy to Folder…

10-14

Move to Folder…

10-14

Delete…

10-15

 

Take Picture

10-15

Control Panel

10-16

Saving Sound Files to Your Computer Hard Disk 10-22

Creating Monochrome Images with Your Color Camera Back 10-24

Messages — Kodak Driver for Adobe Photoshop Software 10-25

Troubleshooting — Kodak Driver for Adobe Photoshop Software 10-43

11Reference — Kodak Drivers for TWAIN-Compliant PC Applications 11-1

Introduction

11-2

 

Image Archive Folders 11-3

Commands

11-4

 

Source

11-7

 

Change Folder

11-8

Balance

11-8

 

Preview

11-10

 

Select

11-10

 

All Images

11-11

Last Image

11-11

None 11-11

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Action 11-12

 

 

Acquire

11-12

 

Copy to Folder…

11-13

Move to Folder…

11-13

Delete…

11-14

 

Take Picture

11-14

Control Panel

11-14

Saving Sound Files to Your Computer Hard Disk 11-21

Creating Monochrome Images with Your Color Camera Back 11-23 Messages — Kodak Drivers for TWAIN-Compliant PC Applications 11-24

Troubleshooting — Kodak Driver for TWAIN-Compliant PC Applications 11-41

12

Appendices 12-1

 

 

 

Appendix A — Updating Your Kodak Software Driver

A-1

 

Appendix B — Repacking Instructions

B-1

 

 

Appendix C — Problem Report Form

C-1

 

 

Appendix D — Optional Equipment & Spare Parts List

D-1

 

Appendix E — Specifications E-1

 

 

 

Appendix F — Glossary F-1

 

 

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Index 13-1

 

 

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Before You Begin

NOTE: Before you continue, complete and submit the enclosed Warranty Registration card. You should also read the Warranty and the Software License Agreement at the front of this manual.

Check the following lists to ensure that you have the required and optional computer hardware and software, and accessories, to use the KODAK Professional DCS 465 Digital Camera Back (DCS 465 Camera Back).

The DCS 465 Camera Back can be used with a Macintosh computer and/or with an IBM PC or compatible computer. Separate instructions are included on the following pages. (You may be able to use the camera back on other computer platforms, or with additional operating systems, using drivers prepared by companies other than Kodak, or by developing your own driver. Contact Kodak for information.)

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Macintosh Computer — Hardware

and Software

The following sections list the required and optional computer hardware and software needed to run the Kodak Driver for use with Adobe Photoshop Software on an Apple Macintosh computer.

IMPORTANT: Refer to the READ ME file on the supplied software driver diskette for additional details or revisions to these requirements.

Required Computer Hardware

Apple Macintosh computer product lines that support 32-Bit QuickDraw, with at least 8 megabytes (MB) of random access memory (RAM). For faster acquisition of an image from the DCS 465 Camera Back to the computer, we strongly recommend a minimum of 32 MB of RAM.

NOTE: Adobe Photoshop 3.0, when run on a Power Macintosh, needs a minimum of 16 MB of RAM (including at least 11 MB of RAM in addition to the memory used by the operating system), and recommends 24 MB of RAM. We recommend at least 48 MB of RAM for the fastest acquire times on a Power Macintosh.

Hard disk, 160 megabyte (MB) minimum. We recommend 250 MB or greater. For some operations Adobe Photoshop requires three to five times the size of the file in combined hard disk space and RAM. DCS 465 Camera Back color images are approximately 18 MB and monochrome images are approximately 6 MB. Therefore you may need large amounts of both RAM and free hard disk to acquire and process an image.

IMPORTANT: Use only the supplied cables; do not use substitute cables, except that an additional cable is required if you will use the DCS 465 Camera Back as the only external device attached to a Macintosh IIfx or PowerBook computer. (If you are using a Macintosh IIfx or PowerBook computer, refer to chapter 4.)

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Required Monitor and Display Card

A color monitor is required for color work. Your monitor should be at least 12 inches or larger; the monitor on a PowerBook is also acceptable. (You can not see all of the information box for an image on a 12-inch Apple monitor.) You need the appropriate display card for the monitor in use; we recommend an 8-bit or 24-bit video display card. An 8-bit card can display 256 colors, while a 24-bit card can display more than 16.7 million colors. (Neither the amount of data stored for each image, nor the quality of any printed output, is affected by the monitor or card in use.) If you do not have a 24-bit display card, the software automatically dithers the display data to achieve the best looking image.

Required Systems Software

Apple System software version 7.0, 7.1, 7.1.2, or 7.5 and 32-Bit QuickDraw software. (If you are using System 7.0 or System 7.0.1 you should use the System Tuner version 1.1.1 or later, or consider upgrading to System 7.1 or 7.5.)

Required Applications Software

Adobe Photoshop, 2.0, 2.5, or 3.01.

SCSI Terminators

Appropriate SCSI terminator(s), as required for your computer system.

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IBM PC or Compatible Computer — Hardware and Software

These sections list required and optional hardware and software needed to run the Kodak Driver for TWAIN-compliant PC applications.

IMPORTANT: Refer to the README file that is installed with the software driver for additional details or revisions to these requirement.

Required Computer Hardware

An 80386 or higher computer with a minimum of 8 megabytes (MB) of random access memory (RAM) that can operate Microsoft Windows 3.1. We strongly recommend a Pentium computer with at least 32 MB of RAM and a one gigabyte hard disk or larger for faster acquisition of an image from the DCS 465 Camera to the computer.

Hard disk, 160 megabyte (MB) minimum; we recommend 250 MB or greater. At least 10 MB of free disk space; for fastest performance we recommend at least 20 MB of free disk space.

NOTE: Your TWAIN application may have additional requirements; for example, Adobe Photoshop 3.0 has requirements beyond those listed above.

Required Monitor and Display Card

A color monitor is required for color work. VGA or compatible display. You need the appropriate display card for the monitor in use; we recommend a 16-bit or 24-bit display card. A 16-bit card can display up to 32,768 colors, while a 24-bit card can display more than 16.7 million colors. (Neither the amount of data stored for each image, nor the quality of any printed output, is affected by the monitor or card in use.) If you do not have a 24-bit display card, the software automatically dithers —blends the display data — to achieve the best looking image.

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