Sony DKC-ID1 User Guide

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Digital Still Camera

Operating Instructions

Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.

DKC-ID1

 1996 by Sony Corporation

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

To avoid electrical shock, do not disassemble. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

For Customers in the USA

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 frequency 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 device requires shielded interface cable to comply with FCC emission limits.

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

When the lithium battery becomes weak, the battery indicator blinks. In this case, replace the battery with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion.

WARNING:

Battery may explode if mistreated. Do not

recharge, disassemble or dispose of in fire.

Keep the lithium battery out of the reach of children. Should the battery be swallowed,

consult a doctor immediately.

ADVARSEL!

Lithiumbatteri-Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig

håndtering.

Üdskiftning må kun ske med batteri

af samme fabrikat og type.

Levér det brugte batteri tilbage til leverandøren.

ADVARSEL

Lithiumbatteri-Eksplosjonsfare.

Ved utskifting benyttes kun batteri som anbefalt

av apparatfabrikanten.

Brukt batteri returneres apparatleverandøren.

VARNING

Explosionsfara vid felaktigt batteribyte.

Använd samma batterityp eller en ekvivalent

type som rekommenderas av

apparattillverkaren.

Kassera använt batteri enlight fabrikantens

instruktion.

Voor de Klanten in Nederland

Bij dit produkt zijn batterijen geleverd. Wanneer deze leeg zijn, moet u ze niet weggooien maar inleveren als KCA.

VAROITUS

Paristo voi räjähtää jos se on virheellisesti

asennettu.

Vaihda paristo ainoastaan laitevalmistajan

suosittelemaan tyyppiin. Hävitä käytetty paristo

valmistajan ohjeiden mukaisesti.

Table of Contents

WARNING...............................................................................................................2

Precautions............................................................................................................5

Checking the supplied accessories ....................................................................8

Features .................................................................................................................9

Location of parts and controls .......................................................................... 11

Front............................................................................................................................................. 11

Rear .............................................................................................................................................. 12

Top ............................................................................................................................................... 13

Bottom ......................................................................................................................................... 14

Liquid crystal display indicators.................................................................................................. 15

Viewfinder indicators................................................................................................................... 15

■ Preparations

Getting started.....................................................................................................16

Preparations–1 Charging the battery........................................................................................... 16

Preparations–2 Attaching the battery.......................................................................................... 17

Preparations–3 Inserting the lithium button battery ................................................................... 18

Preparations–4 Setting the date and time.................................................................................... 19

Preparations–5 Inserting/initializing a PC card .......................................................................... 20

Preparations–6 Removing the lens cap ....................................................................................... 22

Preparations–7 Attaching the grip strap...................................................................................... 23

Preparations–8 Adjusting the viewfinder focus.......................................................................... 24

■ Taking a picture shooting

Taking a picture ................................................................................................... 25

Notes on auto focus...................................................................................................................... 26

Focus lock .................................................................................................................................... 26

Manual Focus............................................................................................................................... 27

■ Viewing

Checking the picture...........................................................................................28

Viewing each picture ................................................................................................................... 28

Viewing pictures in succession.................................................................................................... 29

Connecting with a computer..............................................................................30

Using a PC card reader.......................................................................................32

■ Advanced operations

— Shooting —

Selecting the picture mode ................................................................................33

Setting picture brightness with EV (exposure value) compensation ........................................... 33

Selecting the picture quality mode/number of available shots .................................................... 34

Using the automatic exposure mode (the AE mode) ................................................................... 35

Using the Flash ............................................................................................................................ 37

Technics for using the flash ......................................................................................................... 38

Setting the white balance – taking a picture with more natural colors ........................................ 40

— Playing back picture data —

Playing back pictures in sequence.................................................................... 42

Playing back a specific picture..........................................................................43

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Cycling pictures automatically ..........................................................................44

Setting the picture display time......................................................................... 45

Stopping the playback........................................................................................ 46

— Erasing picture data —

Erasing all pictures ............................................................................................. 47

Erasing one picture.............................................................................................48

— Other —

Plugging into an AC wall socket ........................................................................ 49

■ Miscellaneous

Replacing the Lithium button battery ............................................................... 50

Setting a user ID number....................................................................................51

Setting DIP Switches .......................................................................................... 52

Maintenance ........................................................................................................ 53

Troubleshooting ..................................................................................................54

Warning indicators and messages ....................................................................57

Error messages ................................................................................................... 60

Using overseas....................................................................................................61

Specifications......................................................................................................62

Precautions

Do not touch switches other than those specified

When adjusting the internal switches, be careful not to adjust switches not specified in this manual. Adjusting the wrong switch can lead to breakdown.

Operating and storage locations

Avoid operating or storing the camera in the following locations:

• Extremely hot or cold places. The camera operating temperature is 0°C to +40°C (32°F to 104°F).

• In direct sunlight for long periods, or close to heating equipment (e.g., near heaters)

• Humid or dusty places

• Where it is exposed to rain

• Places subject to strong vibration

• Close to sources of strong magnetism

• Close to sources of powerful electromagnetic radiation, such as radios or TV transmitters

Ventilation

Transportation

Cleaning

T est shooting

Do not wrap cloth or other material around the camera when using it. This will cause internal heat build-up, and may lead to breakdown.

When transporting the camera, pack it in its original box and packing materials to protect it from shock during transportation.

• Use a blower to remove dust from the lens or optical filter.

• Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the external surfaces of the camera. If it is very dirty, use a soft cloth dampened with a small quantity of neutral detergent, then wipe dry.

• Do not use volatile solvents such as alcohol, benzene or thinners as they may damage the surface finish.

Before shooting, you should always take a few test shots and review them to see that the camera is functioning normally.

Precautions

AC adapter

Battery pack

PC Card

You may take pictures for your personal enjoyment with this digital still camera. However, it is illegal to take pictures of items protected by copyright laws without the permission of the copyright owner. Keep this in mind when shooting in concerts, shows and exhibitions, etc.–many of the items on display are protected by copyrights.

The AC-V615 power adapter (not supplied) and the DK-315 connecting cord (supplied with the AC-V615) is recommended for use with the DKCID1.

• The camera uses a lithium-ion battery. Use the correct Sony battery (e.g., NP-F530, NP-F730, NP-F930). Charge the battery first.

• The camera uses a PC card (ATA) (JEIDA and PCMCIA standards) for data storage.

• Use a Sony PC card (DKA-MC10F, DKA-MC2F). Do not use a SRAM card or a modem card. Using such cards may damage the camera and/or cards.

Picture data

• The camera plays back the pictures taken by the camera itself.

• If you need to erase image data, erase the data in the camera, not from your computer. If you try to erase data from your computer, the camera may be damaged.

• Image files are in MS-DOS1) format. Some erase functions will not work correctly, otherwise.

Note

If you use a PC card that was not formatted by the camera (i.e., the folder was not created by the camera), you cannot replay the image from the PC card. Similarly, a PC card formatted by the camera will not be compatible with another manufacturer.

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1) MS-DOS is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and other countries.

PC card data filing system

The image files are in MS-DOS format. The computer that has a PC card reader or a PC card slot can directly read the files. Some computers may have some restrictions.

The data saved in the PC card has the format described below.

When you mount a PC card (MS-DOS format) in the camera, the camera automatically creates a folder named IMID1_D5. The camera saves image data in this folder; the data file has the following format:

File name: XXXXXXXX.JPG

Assign the user ID using the first 4 digits. The last 4 digits are an image number which is set by the camera automatically.

For details on the user ID, see Page 51.

Memory card

Available memory cards

Use a Sony memory card: DKA-MC2F, DKA-MC10F. DKA-MC2F and DKA-MC10F comply with JEIDA Ver4.2 (PCMCIA Rel2.1).

Precautions using the memory card

• Do not remove the card or cut the power while the camera is accessing the memory card (saving, erasing, initializing or replaying). Removing the memory card or cutting the power while the camera is accessing the memory card may damage the card and/or data.

• Check with your dealer or Sony, before using a non-Sony card. Using a non-Sony card may damage the camera. (Even if you use a non-Sony memory card, thoroughly check for compatibility first.)

• Do not bend, drop, or expose the card to shock. Because memory cards are sensitive, they may be easily damaged.

• Do not use or store a memory card where exists strong static electricity or electrical noise.

• Do not use or store a memory card in areas where temperatures or humidity are high, or corrosive conditions exist.

• Keep the connector clean.

• Use the specially designed case for transport. Carrying a memory card without the case may result in damage.

Checking the supplied accessories

Before attempting to use this camera, check to see that you have the following supplied accessories:

CR2025 Lithium button battery (1)

Lens cap (1)

(The lens cap is attached to the lens.)

Software floppy disks:

1.44 MB 2HD for Microsoft Windows1) 95 (1)

Grip belt (1)

Operating instructions for camera (1)

Operating instructions for software (1)

1.44 MB 2HD for Microsoft Windows 3.1 (1)

Ferrite filter (small) (1) Ferrite filter (large) (1)

1.44MB 2HD floppy disk for Macintosh2) (1)

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1) Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. The formal name of Windows is the Microsoft Windows Operating System.

2) Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.

Features

High quality still pictures

• The camera produces high-resolution pictures thanks to an all-pixel reading 1/3 inch CCD1) (PSCCD) with 450,000 effective picture dots. The PSCCD color filter also uses a color checker alley filter for natural color reproduction.

• The camera uses an electronic shutter for longer shutter life and highresolution pictures. Speeds can be set from 1/15 to 1/4000 sec.

Multiple shooting modes

• The DKC-ID1 digital still camera has all the functions needed for full automatic operation—a 12 × zoom lens for macro, telephoto and wide applications, auto focus, programmed automatic exposure and a built-in flash. Optional telephoto and wide lenses are also available.

• Pictures can be viewed through the 113,000-pixel color viewfinder. This lets you confirm your pictures on the spot and helps you decide what other pictures you need to take.

• The camera uses a PC card (ATA) that complies with JEIDA and PCMCIA standards. High quality, high resolution color still images are recorded on the PC card (DKA-MC10F/DKA-MC2F). You can digitally save images using the JPEG method. Select the JPEG compression method as described below. A digital image processing system is superior to an analog system because it provides a better image (no jitters2) or skews3)). You can directly process digital color images using your personal computer or workstation.

Storage mode

Fine mode 8 45 Normal mode 30 158

Notes

• The number of images will differ when you use both the Fine and the Normal mode simultaneously in one PC card.

• If the card has another file or if there are some single erases, the remaining shots may differ.

• You can take the image with a user ID and an image number.

• The image files are in MS-DOS format. The computer that has a PC card reader or a PC card slot can directly read the files. Some computers may have restrictions.

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1) CCD: Charge Coupled Device

2) Jitter: Picture shake caused by vibration of rotating video head.

3) Skew: The warping of the top part of a picture due to the video tape drive mechanism causing delay in each picture field.

Number of images to be stored

DKA-MC2F DKA-MC10F

Features

Advanced functions

• Two different automatic exposure modes—Programmed AE and Shutter Speed Priority AE—can be selected to suit shooting conditions.

• The built-in flash can be set to ON, OFF, or Auto.

• The date and time of the shooting are recorded onto each picture.

• The camera has three replay modes: single, sequential, and specific frame. You can also use an optional AC power adapter (AC-V615) and connector cable (DKA-K1) for longer operation.

Erase/Initialization

• Erase 1 frame

• Erase all frames

• Initialize PC card (automatic detection)

SCSI interface

Pictures stored on the PC card can be transferred directly to an IBM PC/AT1) compatible computer or Macintosh through the camera SCSI interface. The software needed for this is supplied with the camera. The SCSI interface also allows the camera to be operated via a computer. The interface also lets you view pictures directly on a computer and set each mode.

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1)IBM and AT are registered trademarks of the International Business Machines Corporation.

Location of parts and controls

Front

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1 12x Zoom Lens

Electric zoom lens with a zoom ratio of 12 x (38mm to 459mm on a 35mm camera).

2 Flash

Built-in Guide No. 16 flash.

3 SCSI connector

SCSI connector for transferring pictures to a computer. The connector uses half-pitch pins.

4 DIP switches

The DIP switches are set in accordance with the camera mode, as indicated in the following Figure. The settings in the Figure are the factory settings.

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3

SCSI ID setting

Termination switch

DIP switches 1 to 3: SCSI ID switches (0 to 7) DIP switch 4: SCSI terminator ON/OFF DIP switch 6: SCSI transfer PC ON/OFF DIP switch 8: User ID/Calendar clock

switch

DIP switch 5, 7: Not connected

Note

When DIP switch 6 is set to ON, you cannot operate the following buttons: MODE button, ‘ button, ’ button, PLAY button, SELECT button, SHIFT button except Release button, T/W button, AF focus switch. This is not malfunction.

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SCSI ID setting

Computer

Terminator

User ID

5 Extensions connector

Connector for future extensions.

6 Flash light sensor

Measures ambient light and adjusts flash intensity accordingly. Be careful not to cover this sensor when using the flash.

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Location of parts and controls

Rear

1 MODE button

Selects the various camera modes.

2 Liquid crystal display

Displays the current modes and their settings.

3 View finder

The LCD color viewfinder lets you frame your subjects and view pictures taken.

4 AF (auto focus) focus switch

Switches between auto and manual focus.

5 Focus dial

Adjusts the focus manualy.

6 Access lamp

Lights in red whenever the memory card is being accessed.

7 SHIFT button

The SHIFT button is pressed when selecting or executing a mode.

9 PLAY button

Plays back pictures recorded on a PC card.

!º PC card slot

The PC card is inserted here. The slot is kept covered when there is no PC card in the camera.

!¡ PC card EJECT button

Ejects the PC card when pressed.

!™ ‘ button

Used for selecting modes and picture numbers during playback. Also used for selecting shutter speeds.

!£ ’ button Used for selecting modes and picture numbers during playback. Also used for selecting shutter speeds.

8 SELECT button

Used to set the internal calendar/clock, user ID and the display time when cycling pictures automatically.

Top

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1 Release button

Operates the shutter when shooting.

2 T (Tele)/W (Wide) button

Changes the zoom ratio of the zoom lens. Pressing the T zooms the picture in. Pressing the W zooms the picture out.

3 Battery compartment

Connecting point for battery pack.

4 POWER switch

Switches the camera off and on. The POWER switch has the following 3 positions.

OFF: Switches the camera OFF. SAVING: Helps save power.

When set to the SAVING position, the camera automatically goes into the power saving mode and switches off the electronic viewfinder 30 seconds after you press the release button. If you do not press any buttons for a further five minutes, the power is then switched off completely.

ON: Switches the camera ON.

When set to the ON position, power is supplied to all functions and the camera is always ready for shooting. However, if you

do not make any operations for 5 minutes, the viewfinder will switch itself off, and if you do not make any operations for a further 5 minutes, the camera will switch itself off altogether. Once the camera has switched itself off, it will come back on again whenever you slide the POWER switch to ON or press the release button.

Location of parts and controls

Bottom

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1 BATT eject lever

Ejects the battery.

2 Viewfinder focus lever

Adjusts the viewfinder focus to suit the eyesight of the user.

3 Button battery cover

Covers the lithium button battery (CR2025) compartment.

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4 Tripod screw hole

ISO standard: n = 4.5 mm ±0.2 mm ASA standard: n = 0.197 inches

Liquid crystal display indicators

Single picture indicator

All picture erase indicator

EV (Exposure Value)

compensation indicator

PLAY indicator

SHOT indicator

FINE/NORMAL indicator

Remaining SHOT no.

indicator

EV compensation value

indicator

MF (manual focus)

indicator

PC CARD indicator

COUNT (frame no.)

indicator

Viewfinder indicators

PICT (picture quality) indicator AE (Automatic Exposure)

indicator FLASH indicator

Battery indicator

Flash mode indicator (AUTO/ON/OFF)

PICTURE No. /SHOT No./ COUNT No. indicator

Programmed AE(P)/Shutter speed priority AE(S) indicator

(green / flashing green / red)

White Balance

mode indicator

Shutter speed

Aperture stop

AF frameAF focus indicator

Flash indicator

Battery indicator

Picture number

Notes

• For improved understanding of this figure, all indicators are displayed here. In an actual camera use, all indicators will not be displayed simultaneously.

• When hot, the LCD may turn black. When cold, the LCD response speed may slow down. These are not malfunctions of the camera. In normal temperature ranges, these conditions will disappear.

• For LCD panel cautions and warning, see Page 57.

Getting started

Preparations – 1 Charging the battery

Terminal cover

The battery must be charged before using. The following are charging times when using the BC-V500 battery charger (not supplied).

Battery charging times

Battery Pack Charging timea) (min).

NP-F530 180 (120) NP-F730 250 (190) NP-F930 330 (270)

a) Approximate minutes needed to fully charge

an empty battery pack using the BC-V500

battery charger. The time required for a normal charge is indicated in parentheses.

1 Push the battery in and slide it down until

the battery and charger terminals are aligned.

2 Fold out the AC wall plug and insert into

an AC wall socket.

Once charging commences, the Charge lamp (orange) comes on. The lamp goes out once the battery has been charged enough to use. To fully charge the battery, leave the battery to charge for a further hour after the Charge lamp goes out.

To remove the battery from the charger:

Slide it back.

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An ion battery that transmits data on its condition to InfoLITHIUM-compatible equipment.

This camera can use the NP-F530 and the NP-F730

(InfoLITHIUM battery) is a lithium

InfoLITHIUM batteries, but the remaining battery charge time will not be displayed. InfoLITHIUM is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

Preparations – 2 Attaching the battery

Use the battery pack as a power source when shooting outdoors.

• Confirm the camera power switch is in the

“OFF” position.

• Align the grooves on the battery with the tabs

on the charger and slide the battery in.

To remove the battery:

Press the battery release lever and slide the battery toward the rear of the camera (z).

Note

Remove the battery pack if the camera is not used for a long period of time.

Preparations

Battery release lever

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Battery check tab

The battery check tab helps you distinguish between charged batteries and those that are dead. Set the tab to display the “■” mark on batteries that have been used up.

Battery check tab

Getting started

Preparations – 3 Inserting the lithium button battery

Positive side ‘ Negative side ’

The lithium button battery supplies power to the internal clock. It continues to supply power even when the POWER switch is switched off. The camera uses a CR2025 battery (supplied).

1 Open the lid covering the lithium button

battery.

2 Insert the supplied CR2025 battery with the

‘ facing upwards.

3 Close the lid.

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Precautions when using button batteries

• To prevent accidental swallowing, keep this camera and any button batteries away from infants.

• If a button battery is swallowed accidentally, contact a doctor immediately.

• Before inserting the button battery, rub it over with a dry cloth to ensure proper contact.

• Do not dismantle the button battery, apply heat to it, short it out or throw it on the fire; it may explode. When disposing of, treat as non-combustible refuse.

Preparations – 4 Setting the date and time

By setting the time and date on the camera you can record the year, date and time on your pictures.

Preparations

1 Set the POWER switch to SAVING or ON .

Press the green button and slide to the either position.

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2 Open the lid at the front of the camera and

check that DIP Switch 8 is set to the OFF position.

3 Press the SELECT button. 4 Press the SELECT button again for about

one second. The year numbers will start flashing.

DIP switch functions

Positions indicated are the factory settings

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SCSI ID No.

Not connected

SCSI termination ON

User ID

Not connected

PC ON/OFF

5 Use the ‘/’ buttons to adjust the

numbers. Once adjusted, press the SELECT button. The month will then begin to flash. With each consecutive pressing of the SELECT button, the flashing moves from the month / day / hour / minute.

Once you have finished adjusting the minutes, press SELECT. The screen goes back to normal.

Getting started

Preparations – 5 Inserting/initializing a PC card

Cautions

• If you mount a PC card in the camera’s card slot, the camera will automatically check the card format. If the PC card is not compatible, the camera will ask you if you want to initialize the card. You cannot use this card unless you initialize it.

• If you initialize an old card, any data will be lost. Since an old card may contain important data, be sure to make a back-up from your personal computer as needed.

• The time required for initializing a card differs depending on the type of card.

1 Set the POWER switch to SAVING or ON.

Press the green button and slide to the either position.

2 Insert the PC card slowly into the back of

the camera.

Note

When inserting the card, make sure you insert it with the front facing upwards. Do not force the card in; you may damage the camera or the card. If the card is being inserted used for the first time, the word “init” will appear on the LCD.

For details on initializing the PC card, see page 21.

3 If you insert a PC card in the slot, the

camera will access the card. While the card is being accessed, the LED on the side of the slot will turn on (red). When the camera is ready, the remaining number of shots and the image number will be displayed on the LCD.

Caution

If you insert a PC card in the camera, the camera will automatically create a folder (IMID1_D5). Do not erase or rename this folder from your computer. Doing so, you cannot use the card with the camera.

Initializing the PC card

If you insert a new card or an old card that is not compatible, the camera displays INIT on the LCD.

To remove the card:

Press the PC card EJECT button and gently pull the card out.

Caution

Do not remove the PC card while it is being accessed. If you remove the card while it is being accessed, data may be damaged.

Initialize the card as follows:

1 Turn the POWER switch to the SAVING or

ON position. Press and slide the green button to the right.

2 Insert the PC card into the slot. 3 Press the SHIFT button and the RELEASE

button at the same time.

Preparations

The LCD display should be as follows: (Dashes will flash across the LCD.)

- / -- / --- / ----

After initialization, the camera displays the normal LCD display and changes to ready status.

Note

If you get an error code, please refer to page 58.

Getting started

Preparations – 6 Removing the lens cap

1 Remove the lens cap.

2 Hang the lens cap on the grip strap using

the hook on the back of the cap.

Preparations – 7 Attaching the grip strap

1 Pull the grip strap through the strap holder

on the camera.

2 Double the strap back through the adjuster

and adjust to the required length.

Preparations

Getting started

Preparations – 8 Adjusting the viewfinder focus

1 Set the POWER switch to SAVING or ON.

Press the green button and slide to the either position.

2 Remove the lens cap. 3 Press the release button gently. 4 Move the viewfinder focus lever.

Adjust the lever so that the viewfinder comes into clear focus.

Taking a picture

3 Use the T/W buttons to get the sort of

framing you want. The T (telephoto) button zooms the picture in. The W (wide) button zooms the picture out.

Taking a picture shooting

Telephoto , Wide

4 Press the release button gently.

While the picture is being focused, the AF (automatic focus) indicator (green) appears and flashes in the viewfinder.

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5 Press the release button firmly.

Wait till the indicator (green) stops flashing before taking picture. If picture is taken while the indicator is still flashing, the picture may be out of focus.

The camera has an automatic focus function for easy shooting.

1 Remove the lens cap. 2 Set the power switch to SAVING or ON.

Press the green button and slide to the ON position.

6 The access lamp glows red, and the card

indicator flashes when images are recorded on the PC card. When a picture is taken and recorded on the PC card, the access lamp turns off, and the shot indicator number, which shows the remaining shots in the liquid crystal window, drops by one. Conversely, the number in the count number indicator increases by one. When the remaining shot indicator shows “0,” the count number indicator flashes and shooting ends.

Note

If the auto-focus function is not available, the AF focus mark (red) will flash. If this occurs, adjust the focus manually.

Taking a picture

Notes on auto focus

This camera uses an auto focus system. The system is operated by gently pressing the release button. When you do this, the camera determines the correct focus for the subject and sets it accordingly. The camera determines the focus only once before it is set. This means that you will have to press the release button again to refocus if the subject moves or if you decide to shoot a completely different subject.

Focus lock

If you want to take a picture with the subject(s) on the edge of the frame, first point the camera directly at the subject and set the focus. Then move the camera to frame the subject the way you want.

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1 Aim the camera directly at the subject and

gently press the release button. The focus will fix on the subject.

2 While pressing the release button, aim the

camera to include the items you want. The focus will remain fixed on the original setting.

Manual Focus

The camera auto focus system may not work properly when shooting under the following conditions. In such cases, focus the camera with the manual focus dial.

The auto focus function may not work properly when:

• there is strong backlighting or when bright reflected light, such as light reflected from the windshield of a car, is present;

• the camera is aimed at a highly reflective surface such as a mirror or polished metal surface;

• the camera is aimed at a non-reflective surface such as a black sweater;

• the camera is aimed at subjects too small for the auto focus unit to pick up;

• the camera is aimed at objects with a small surface area such as a wire mesh fence or a kitchen chair;

• the camera is aimed at a subject with an ever-changing shape such as smoke, fire or fireworks;

• the camera is aimed at subjects with extremely low contrast;

• the camera is aimed at objects with no vertical lines such as Venetian blinds;

• the camera is aimed at fast moving objects.

Taking a picture shooting

You should use the manual focus when:

• the subject and surroundings are dark;

• the camera is aimed at a wall or object with low contrast;

• the background is very bright or the contrast is very high;

• the subject has many fine horizontal lines;

• the subject is behind a dirty or wet window;

• there is a fence between the camera and the subject;

• the subject is very bright, emits or reflects light;

• using the camera on a tripod to shoot a still picture.

To switch to manual focus:

• Set the AF switch to OFF.

• Adjust the focus with the manual focus dial. The manual focus dial rotates completely in either direction.

When shooting in a dark room:

focus with the manual focus; then zoom to a wide angle before taking the picture.

When shooting a fast moving object outdoors:

zoom to maximum wide before taking the picture.

When using the macro lens:

zoom to maximum wide before focusing. You can focus manually or automatically.

Checking the picture

Viewing each picture

All pictures are stored on the PC card as picture data. Pictures taken can be viewed in the viewfinder.

1 Set the POWER switch to SAVING or ON.

Press the green button and slide to the either position.

2 Press the PLAY button.

The access lamp (red) and the word CARD on the LCD begin to flash, and the last picture you took appears in the viewfinder.

3 2,4

3 Press the minus ’ button.

The pictures will appear in the reverse order that they were taken.

Press the plus ‘ button. The pictures will appear in the order that they were taken.

4 To stop the playback, press the PLAY

button twice or gently press the release button.

Viewing pictures in succession

1 Set the POWER switch to SAVING or ON.

Press the green button and slide to the either position.

Viewing

2 Press the PLAY button.

The access lamp (red) and the “CARD” indicator flash, and the picture you took last appears in the viewfinder.

2,3,6

4,5

3 Press the PLAY button. The picture display

time—10 sec.—appears in the LCD and counts down.

4 To change the display time, press the

SELECT button. The count down stops.

5 Use the ‘/’ buttons to adjust the picture

display time. Then press the Select button. Pictures will be cycled according to the new picture display time.

6 To stop the playback, press the PLAY

button or press the release button gently.

Connecting with a computer

To view the pictures on a computer, you need to connect the camera to a personal computer (IBM PC/AT compatible, Macintosh) using an optional SCSI (50 pin 1/2 pitch) cable. When connecting the camera to a computer, we recommend you use the AC power adapter (not supplied) as a power source.

1 Open the lid on the front panel. 2 Set the DIP switches 1 to 3 to a free

computer ID number. The camera has been set to 5 at the factory.

3 Set DIP switch 6 (PC ON/OFF) to ON.

4 Connect the SCSI cable to the SCSI

connector.

(Attach the supplied ferrite filter (large) to the SCSI connector nearest the camera, as shown in the figure.)

5 Connect the other end of the SCSI cable to

the SCSI connector on the computer.

2,3

SCSI ID No.

Computer

Ferrite filter (large)

7,8,9,10,11

6 Set the power switch to “SAVING” or

“ON.” Press the green button and slide to the either position.

7 Switch on the power supply for the

computer.

8 Insert the supplied software into the floppy

disc drive of the computer.

9 Install the software provided with the

camera and run the image processing software (e.g., Adobe Photoshop1) 3.05).

10 Transfer the image data from the PC card to

the computer by using the image processing software (plug-in) and a TWAIN device.

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1) Photoshop is a trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated.

11 Quit the program.

For details on operating the conversion program, refer to the Operating Instructions

for the software.

Notes

• Reset DIP switch 4 (SCSI terminator ON/ OFF) as neccessary. The factory setting is ON.

• The camera does not support the SCSI connection for the Macintosh PowerBook1).

Viewing

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1) PowerBook is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.

Using a PC card reader

The PC cards can also be read directly by a computer with an PCMCIA ATA drive or a computer connected to an external PC card reader. The computer should also be compatible with the ATA card standard. The computer must also have picture processing software such as Adobe Photoshop 3.05 installed.

1 Press the PC card eject button on the 2 Take out the card.

3 Insert the card into the computer internal/

camera.

external PC card slot.

Cautions

• Do not eject the card while the Access LED is flashing; you may damage the data.

• Make sure that the card reader can read PC card — standard ATA cards.

• If one folder has 512 files or more (some Macintosh PowerBook computers), the files may not be read. If this is the case, replace the card driver software of the computer with a new one. For details, contact Apple Computer, Inc.

Selecting the picture mode

Setting picture brightness with EV (exposure value) compensation

When to use EV compensation

To make white parts look white:

When the background is so bright it blackens out the subject:

When the subject is too bright for the background:

Compensate with the ‘ button.

Compensate with the ’ button.

When in the EV compensation mode, you can increase or decrease the exposure value (fstops) up to ±3 stops in 0.5-stop increments. The EV compensation adjusts the iris in the DKC-ID1.

1 Press the MODE button until the letters

EV flash on the LCD.

Advanced operations

2 While pressing the SHIFT button, press the

‘/’ buttons. When you press ‘, the exposure value increases:

0.0 / +0.5 / +1.0 / +1.5 / +2.0 / +2.5 / +3.0. When you press ’, the exposure value decreases in increments of 0.5.

— Shooting —

Checking the exposure compensation value

Check that the letters EV are on the camera LCD; then press SHIFT.

When the AE-mode is set to “P,” the exposure is shutter speed and/or aperture value are being adjusted. When it is set to “S” (speed priority), exposure is adjusted by changing the aperture value only. The EV compensation function also operates when the flash is being used.

Selecting the picture mode

Selecting the picture quality mode/number of available shots

You can set the camera to two types of picture quality mode–normal and fine.

FINE (fine picture mode):

This mode allows you to take 45 shots on a 10MB PC card (DKA-MC10F) or 8 pictures on a 2 MB PC card (DKA-MC2F).

NORM (normal picture mode):

This mode allows you to take 158 shots on a 10MB PC card (DKA-MC10F) or 30 pictures on a 2 MB PC card (DKA-MC2F).

The camera has been set to the FINE mode at the factory. When shooting, you can alternate between the FINE and NORMAL modes and mix FINE/ NORMAL pictures on one card.

1 Press the MODE button until the letters

PICT display on the LCD.

2 While pressing the SHIFT button, press the

‘/’ buttons. The setting alternates between FINE and NORM (normal).

‘: FINE ’: NORM

Notes

• You cannot select the picture quality mode when playing back.

• When you change the picture quality mode, the SHOT number is adjusted automatically.

Using the automatic exposure mode (the AE mode)

The AE (automatic exposure) mode can be set to two settings — Programmed AE and Shutter Speed Priority AE. In the programmed AE mode, exposure and shutter speed are set automatically. In the shutter speed priority AE mode, the exposure is set in accordance with the selected shutter speed. The camera has been set to Programmed AE at the factory.

Using the Programmed AE mode

1 Press the MODE button until the letters AE

appear on the LCD.

2 While pressing the SHIFT button, press the

‘/’ buttons. The setting alternates between P (programmed AE) and S (shutter speed priority AE)

‘: P ’: S

3 Select P.

Advanced operations

— Shooting —

The programmed AE indicator

The shutter speed priority indicator

To check the aperture/shutter speed when in the AE mode:

POWER SAVING is indicated in the viewfinder when the release button is pressed (press gently). POWER ON always indicates aperture/shutter speed in the viewfinder.

Selecting the picture mode

Using the shutter speed priority AE mode

Appropriate shutter speeds

Fast

1/500 • Use to freeze movement in

fast action scenes, such as players in a sports match.

1/250 to 1/125 • Use to freeze movements in

subjects such as people in everyday situations.

1/60 to 1/30 • Use to show movement in

scenes with moving objects such as cars and moterbikes.

1/15 • Use to produce clear

pictures of TV or computer screens.

Slow

When photographing a moving object, using a faster shutter speed will help you achieve better results. When in the shutter speed priority mode, aperture is automatically adjusted to compensate for the speed selected.

Notes

• When selecting a slow speed, be careful not to shake the camera when pressing the release button; the picture may blur. For the best results, use a tripod.

• If the shutter speed you have chosen is too fast for the AE to compensate for, the aperture setting will begin to flash in the viewfinder. If this is the case, press the release button. You will then be able to take a picture.

1 Press the MODE button and select the AE

mode.

2 While pressing the SHIFT button, press the

‘/’ buttons. The setting alternates between P (programmed AE) and S (shutter speed priority AE)

‘: P ’: S

2,4

3 Select “S.” 4 Use the ‘/’ buttons to select the shutter

speed. Plus ‘ increases the speed. Minus ’ decreases the speed.

15 (1/15 sec.) / 30 (1/30 sec.) / 60 (1/ 60 sec.) / 125 (1/125 sec.) / 250 (1/250 sec.) / 500 (1/500 sec.) / 1000 (1/1000 sec.) / 2000 (1/2000 sec.) / 4000 (1/ 4000 sec.)

Changing the shutter speed

You can use the ‘/’ buttons to adjust or confirm the settings in either the programmed AE mode or shutter speed priority AE mode.

Using the Flash

Flash modes and their applications The DKC-ID1 digital camera has a built-in

In most cases

• When the subject is lit from behind:

• When you want to use the flash during the daytime:

• When you want to capture the natural lighting in dimly lit scenes such as sunsets, candle-lit scenes etc:

• When you do not want the flash to go off by accident:

AUTO ON

OFF

flash (guide no. 16). The flash can be set to three modes—AUTO, ON and OFF. The camera has been set to the AUTO mode at the factory.

1 Press the MODE button and select

“FLASH.”

2 While pressing the SHIFT button, press the

‘/’ button.

Advanced operations

— Shooting —

OFFONAUTO

Notes

If the built-in flash is set to the programmed AE mode, the shutter speed is set to 1/250 and the aperture is F5.6. In this mode the exposure is set in accordance with the selected shutter speed. The exposure may change, however, depending on the object and the environment. For better results, do a test shooting.

To change the setting:

• Change the AE mode to the Shutter Speed Priority AE to get desired shutter speed. Take a picture using the flash. If you select a slow shutter speed, the camera takes in external light other than the flash, resulting in a brighter background.

• Use the EV compensation mode. Change the exposure to the desired level. You can change the exposure up to ±3. The EV compensation function also operates when the flash is being used.

Selecting the picture mode

Techniques for using the flash

When you take a picture with the flash, you can use the EV compensation mode and shutter speed priority AE mode.

Using EV (exposure value) compensation

By changing the EV, you can change the brightness of the image with the flash. Changing the EV compensation automatically adjusts the aperture and the flash light distance; this will provide the proper exposure suitable to your shooting environment. The following table shows the EV compensation, aperture, and flash light distance.

EV compensation Aperture with strobe Flash light distance

+3.0 EV F 2.0 Approx. 8.0 m +2.5 EV F 2.4 Approx. 6.8 m +2.0 EV F 2.8 Approx. 5.7 m +1.5 EV F 3.4 Approx. 4.7 m +1.0 EV F 4.0 Approx. 4.0 m +0.5 EV F 4.8 Approx. 3.3 m ±0.0 EV (default) F 5.6 Approx. 2.9 m –0.5 EV F 6.7 Approx. 2.4 m –1.0 EV F 8.0 Approx. 2.0 m –1.5 EV F 9.5 Approx. 1.7 m –2.0 EV F 11 Approx. 1.5 m –2.5 EV F 14 Approx. 1.2 m –3.0 EV F 16 Approx. 1.0 m

For details on how to change the EV compensation, see “Setting picture brightness with EV (exposure value) compensation (Page 33).”

Notes

• If you use the EV compensation, the aperture and shutter speed will change. These are not the same as automatic exposure. Take a few test pictures.

• The changed EV compensation continues to be saved in the system after the power has been turned off. Reset the EV compensation to ±0.0 EV before turning off the power.

Using the shutter priority AE mode

If the camera is in the AE mode program, the camera will automatically set the shutter speed to 1/250. If you change the AE mode to the shutter priority AE mode, you can take a picture with the flash at any shutter speed. (The shutter speed is from 1/15 to 1/4000.) Using this mode with the flash provides the following effects:

• If you set a slow shutter speed (1/15), you can take a more natural picture with a brighter background. This is because the camera captures more light other than light from the flash.

• If you set a fast shutter speed (1/4000), you can, for example, take a picture with the flash in the daytime with a proper exposure. This is because you can control the external light.

For details on how to change the shutter speed, see “Using the shutter speed priority AE mode (Page 36).”

Note

If you change the shutter speed, the picture’s color balance may be different from a picture taken using the programmed AE mode (automatic exposure).

Advanced operations

— Shooting —

Selecting the picture mode

Setting the white balance - taking a picture with more natural colors

The DKC-ID1 digital camera has two types of built-in white balance1) capability.

• Auto-White Balance (WB-auto) mode (Default) : The camera automatically

adjusts the white balance to meet light condition. This is the mode that normally should be used.

• White Balance Hold (WB-hold) mode : You can lock the current white balance setting. Use this mode if you need more precise color expression or if you take a picture of an object that is a single color or has a single color background. To set this mode, first change to the WB-auto mode and point the camera at a white object for a few seconds; then change the WB-auto mode back to the WB-hold mode.

1 Press the POWER button.

While pressing the green button, slide it to the right.

2 Make sure “WB-auto” is displayed in the

finder.

3 Before changing the white balance, shoot a

picture that is white (e.g., a piece of white paper, or a white object).

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1) White balance: The white level balance among red (R), green (G) and blue (B) in a digital camera. When you take a picture of a white object, adjust the white balance for better results.

White Balance mode (WB-auto / WB-hold)

4 While pressing the SHIFT button, press

(touch) the release button. The indicator in the viewfinder is changed to the “WB-hold” and the white balance is adjusted. While the camera is adjusting the white balance, “WB-hold” will flash. While the flashing continues, hold the camera still until “WB-hold” stops flashing and remains on.

5 Repeat step 4 to change the white balance

mode.

Note

If the light source has been changed (e.g., you go inside or outside), or if you have changed the battery, you will need to readjust the white balance. White Balance Hold (WB-hold): Change the mode to WB-auto and point at a white object, allowing the camera to adjust the white balance, then change the mode back to WB-hold.

Advanced operations

— Shooting —

Playing back pictures in sequence

Pictures may be played back in sequence, individually, or cycled automatically. This section describes how to play pictures back in sequence.

Note

If you do not have any picture data in your PC card, you will not be able to play anything back. Make sure you have taken at least one picture before attempting playback.

3 2

The pictures you take are stored on the PC card. You can view these pictures in the viewfinder.

1 Set the POWER SWITCH to the ON or

SAVING position. Press the green button and slide to the either position.

2 Press the PLAY button. The last picture

you took will appear in the viewfinder.

3 Press the ’ button.

The second to last picture appear in the viewfinder. Each time you press the ’ button, the previous picture appears in the viewfinder. To play the following picture, press the ‘ button.

PLAY indicator Picture number

Playing back a specific picture

Note

If you do not have any picture data in your PC card, you will not be able to play anything back. Make sure you have taken at least one picture before attempting playback.

1 Set the POWER switch to SAVING or ON.

Press the green button and slide to the either position.

3,4 2 3

2 Press the PLAY button.

The last picture you took will appear in the viewfinder.

3 Press the SHIFT button and the ‘ button at

the same time. The picture in the viewfinder will stay the same; only the picture number increases. If you press the ’ button, the picture number decreases.

4 When you reach the number of the picture

you want to view, release the ‘ or ’ and SHIFT button. The picture will appear in the viewfinder.

Advanced operations

— Playing back picture data —

PLAY indicator Picture number

Cycling pictures automatically

Note

If you do not have any picture data in your PC card, you will not be able to play anything back. Make sure you have taken at least one picture before attempting playback.

Apart from the sequential and specific picture playback functions there is also a cycled picture playback function.

In cycled playback, pictures are cycled

Cycling pictures

automatically in the order that they were taken for a set display time. You can set the time that each picture will be displayed from 1-10 seconds. The factory setting is 10 seconds.

1 Set the POWER switch to SAVING or ON. 2 Press the PLAY button.

The last picture you took will appear in the viewfinder.

2,3

3 Press the PLAY button again. The pictures

will be cycled automatically from picture

0001. 10 / 09 / 08 / 07 / 06 / 05 / 04 / 03 / 02 / 01 / 00.

To stop the playback:

Press the ‘ or ’ buttons during playback. The countdown is disrupted and the selected image is displayed.

To resume playback:

Press the PLAY button.

Setting the picture display time

1 Press the PLAY button.

The last picture you took appears in the viewfinder.

2 Press the PLAY button again.

Picture cycling begins.

3 Press the SELECT button.

Picture cycling stops and the display time “10” flashes in the LCD.

421,2 3,5

4 Adjust the display time with the ‘/’

buttons.

‘: Increases the display time. ’: Decreases the display time.

5 Press the SELECT button.

Picture cycling at the new display time begins.

Advanced operations

— Playing back picture data —

Stopping the playback

Use any of the following methods to stop playback.

• Set the POWER switch to OFF.

• Press the release button gently.

• Press the PLAY button — once for cycled playback; twice in all other instances.

• Auto shut off function If you do not press any buttons for 5 minutes when in the playback mode, the camera will automatically switch itself off.

Image numbers

If you interrupt or stop an image replay and then resume the operation, the image which was being replayed is displayed on the finder again. This is because the camera remembers the last image being replayed.

If you turn off the power, if the camera recorded an image, or if the automatic shut-off function has been activated, the camera will display the last image on the finder.

Erasing all pictures

T o erase all the pictures on a PC card, you have to re-initialize the card.

1 Set the POWER switch to SAVING or ON.

2 Press the PLAY button. 3 Press the MODE button twice.

Check to see that “ALL ERASE” has appeared on the LCD.

4 Press the shift button while holding down

the release button. A flashing bar pattern is cycled on the LCD:

- / -- / --- / ----

Advanced operations

— Erasing picture data —

Once the pictures have been erased, the display returns to normal.

Cautions

• If you erase all images, all data in the folder in the card will be erased. Check whether the folder contains important images before erasing.

• Any files (data) that are not compatible with the camera will not be erased. If you want to erase those files, do it from your computer.

Erasing one picture

Note

If you do not have any picture data in your PC card, you will not be able to play anything back. Make sure you have taken at least one picture before attempting playback.

1 Set the POWER switch to POWER

SAVING or ON.

2 Press the PLAY button.

3 Use the ‘/’ buttons to select the picture

you want to erase.

4 Press the MODE button.

Check to see that “ERASE” has appeared on the LCD.

5 Press the shift button while holding down

the release button. The access lamp is turned on and the selected frame is erased1). The previous image is displayed after the erase. If there is no previous image, the next image will be displayed.

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1) If there is a larger image number than the erased image. the image number of the erased image becomes an empty number.

Plugging into an AC wall socket

During lengthy indoor shooting and playback sessions, we recommend you use the AC-V615 power adapter (not supplied) and the DK-315

1,2

connecting cord (supplied with the AC-V615) as the power supply .

1 Insert the plug for the AC adapter into a

wall socket.

2 Insert the plug for the connecting cord into

the DC out terminal on the AC adapter.

Ferrite filter (small)

3 Attach the DC connecting plate and cord to

the camera. Insert the plate into the battery compartment and slide to the left until it clicks. (If you are using a connecting cord, attach the supplied ferrite filter (smaller one) to the cord just behind the plate, as indicated.)

Caution

T ake care not to let the power contacts for the camera or the AC power adapter come into contact with metal surfaces; you may cause a short circuit.

T o remove the attachment plate, press the EJECT button and slide the plate to the right.

Advanced operations

— Other —

Replacing the lithium button battery

Positive side ‘ Negative side ’

1,4

The lithium button battery supplies power to the internal clock. It continues to supply power even when the POWER switch is switched off. The button battery will need to be replaced with a new CR2025 battery (not supplied) about once a year. When replacing the battery, be sure that the ‘/ ’ are facing the right direction. The battery pack should also be attached on the camera so that the previous date and time settings are not erased.

1 Open the lid covering the lithium button

battery.

2 Lever the old battery out with your finger. 3 Insert a new CR2025 lithium button battery

with the positive side ‘ facing upwards.

4 Close the lid.

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Precautions when using button batteries

• To prevent accidental swallowing, keep this camera

and any button batteries away from infants.

• If a button battery is swallowed accidentally, contact

a doctor immediately.

• Before inserting the button battery, rub it over with a dry cloth to ensure proper contact.

• Do not dismantle the button battery, apply heat to it, short it out or throw it on the fire; it may explode. When disposing of, treat as non-combustible refuse.

Setting the user ID number

Pictures are filed with an 8-digit number. The first 4 digits make up the ID number and can be set by the user. The last 4 digits are incremented automatically. Range: 0000 - 9999

File name: ×××× ××××.JPG

May be set by user Set automatically

(0000 ~ 9999)

This system makes pictures easy to find later. You can also set multiple ID numbers within one PC card.

1 Set the POWER switch to ON or POWER

SAVING.

2 Open the lid at the front of the camera and

set DIP switch 8 to the ON position.

3 Press the SELECT button.

Place holders (0000) will appear if an ID number has yet to be set. The ID number will appear if one has been set.

4 Press the SELECT button for about one

second. The first digit of the ID number will start flashing.

5 Use the ‘/’ buttons to set the number.

Use the SELECT button to move to the next digit. The digits flash as follows: 1st digit / 2nd digit / 3rd digit / 4th digit.

Miscellaneous

3,4,6

6 Press the SELECT button.

The display goes back to normal.

Setting DIP Switches

Functions of these switches are as explained below.

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Unit SCSI ID

ID DIP Switch

No. 1(1) 2(2) 3(4)

0 OFF OFF OFF 1 ON OFF OFF 2 OFF ON OFF 3 ON ON OFF 4 OFF OFF ON 5 ON OFF ON 6 OFF ON ON 7ONONON

Note

Before setting the DIP switches, turn off the power switch. The camera has been set to 5 at the factory. Set DIP switch 4 (SCSI terminator ON/OFF) as necessary. The factory setting is ON.

ON OFF

User ID ON/OFF

ON; User ID OFF; Camera clock

Reserved (set to OFF) Computer ON/OFF

SCSI transfer PC ON/OFF

Reserved (set to OFF) SCSI active terminator ON/OFF

Maintenance

Cleaning the camera body

When the camera body becomes dirty, wipe it down with a soft dry cloth or tissue paper. For severe stains, wipe down with a cloth moistened with a small amount of mild detergent. Do not use alcohol, benzene, thinners or volatile liquids, as they may discolor or damage the cabinet surface.

Miscellaneous

Cleaning the lens

Dew

Clean the lens with a blower brush or soft brush. If the lens is very dirty, clean it with a soft cloth or lens cleaning tissue.

When you bring the camera from a cold environment to a warm one, dew may form on the lens or inside of the camera. The camera has no built-in dew indicator. If you detect dew on the body or lens, switch it off and wait for the dew to disappear for about one hour.

Troubleshooting

If you run into any problem when using your camera, use the following table as a guide to troubleshoot the problem. If the problem persists, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. A list of definitions for indicators in the viewfinder can be found on page 57.

Symptom

Nothing appears on LCD when you set the POWER switch to ON or SAVING.

Electronic viewfinder appears blur.

Power cuts out.

Auto focus does not work.

While shooting

The picture you are trying to take is either over- or under- exposed.

Flash does not work.

Picture is not recorded when you press the release button.

Date and time are not recorded on the picture.

Cause

• Battery has not been charged.

• Battery empty icon (b-E) was displayed the last time you tuned on the camera.

Viewfinders is not focused properly.

The viewfinder switches itself off if you do not conduct any operations for 5 minutes. If you do not conduct any operations for a further 5 minutes, the LCD goes off and the camera switches itself off.

• The AF switch has been set to manual focus (MF).

• Unusual circumstances are preventing the Auto focus from working properly .

• The camera is in the EV compensation mode.

• The camera is in the shutter Speed Priority AE mode and has been set to an inappropriate speed.

• The flash has been set to AUTO but it is still not dark enough to set off the flash.

• The flash has been set to OFF.

• No PC card in camera.

• PC card full—the SHOT number is “0.”

• Date and time have not been set.

• The lithium button battery is dead.

Corrective Action

Replace the battery pack with a charged one.

Adjust the viewfinder focus.

• Set the POWER switch to OFF or ON.

• Press the Release button gently.

• Set the AF switch to ON.

• Set the AF switch to OFF and adjust focus with the focus dial.

• Set the EV compensation mode to ±0 and try shooting again.

• Change the shutter speed to a more suitable setting.

• Set the flash to ON.

• Set to AUTO or ON.

• Insert a PC card.

• Insert a new PC card or set the picture mode to NORM to increase the number of available shots.

• Set the date and time.

• Put in a new lithium button battery (CR2025).

Symptom

Will not play back

While playing back

Pictures cannot be sent to a computer.

Sending pictures to a computer

Date and time cannot be set.

Battery runs out quickly.

V ertical lines appear around lights or candle flames, etc. shot against a dark background.

Other

Streaks appear behind a bright, fast moving object taken with a high shutter speed.

Auto focus does not work at night time.

Auto focus does not focus properly when using the attaching the tele- or wide-converter.

Cause

• No pictures have been

• DIP Switch 6 has been set

• The pictures on the PC card

• The pictures were erased by

• DIP switch 6 is not set to

• The SCSI Cable/ID number

• The supplied software

• No PC card installed in

• DIP Switch 8 has been set

• You are shooting in a cold

• The battery charge is low.

• The battery has reached the

This is not a defect. Such lines appear in scenes of extremely high contrast.

This is not a defect. Such “smears” can occur when shooting bright, fast-moving objects.

This is not a defect. The auto focus often does not work when the subject is dark.

This is not a defect.

recorded on the PC card.

to ON, the SCSI send mode. The Play button will not work in this mode.

were recorded by a personal computer or a different make of camera.

a computer.

ON.

does not match the computer SCSI number.

application has not been opened.

camera.

to ON, the position for setting the user ID.

environment—less than 10°

end of its life.

Corrective Action

• Take a picture before attempting to play it back.

• Set DIP Switch 6 to OFF; then switch the power on.

• Take a picture using the DKCID1 camera.

• Erase all the pictures in the PC card (initialize it) and take some new pictures.

• Set DIP Switch 6 to ON (send mode) and set the camera POWER switch to ON.

• Check the SCSI cable.

• Adjust the SCSI ID number to match that of the computer.

• Install the software and open the application.

• Insert a PC card in the camera.

Set DIP switch 8 to OFF and set the date and time.

• Replace the battery with a new one.

Use a slower shutter speed of less than 1/250 sec.

Focus manually.

Miscellaneous

Troubleshooting

Symptom

Does not focus properly.

Picture over or under exposed when using the flash.

Power does not come on when using he AC power

Other

adapter.

Viewfinder screen is dark, or camera does not operate properly when focusing on a bright object like the sun.

Symptoms other than those listed above (buttons or dials are inoperable): Remove the battery pack from the camera, and reattach it. Resume operation.

Cause

Not a malfunction. Unusual shooting conditions are preventing the auto focus from functioning properly.

Flash too far from subject.

The AC power adapter plug or connection cord are disconnected.

This is not a defect.

Corrective Action

Focus manually.

Use the flash at a distance of 1.2 to 4.0 meters.

• Insert the plug into an AC w all outlet.

• Check that the connection cord is inserted properly.

Avoid turning the lens directly to excessively bright objects like the sun.

Warning indicators and messages

Viewfinder warning indicators

The following warning indicators appear in the viewfinder from time to time:

Low battery charge indicator—main battery

The battery icon begins to flash whenever the voltage of the battery pack falls below about

5.7V.

Over/under exposure indicator

Whenever the picture is under/over exposed, the shutter speed indicator and the f-stop indicator in the viewfinder begin to flash.

LCD warning indicators

Flashes 5 times in 5 seconds.

Miscellaneous

The following warning indicators appear on the LCD from time to time.

Low battery charge indicator—main battery

The battery icon begins to flash whenever the voltage of the battery pack falls below about

5.7V. Once the battery pack voltage falls below about

5.4 volts, the battery icon stops flashing and the letters “b-E” appear in the LCD. When this happens the camera will stop operating. To make the camera operational again, replace the battery pack with a fully charged one.

Low battery charge indicator—lithium button battery

Whenever the voltage of the lithium button battery falls below about 2.7V, the battery icon will flash five times (five seconds) when you set the POWER switch to POWER SAVING or ON.

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The LCD displays “0000” when the memory of the PC card is exhausted. Also, a blinking display indicates the latest image number. To clear the message, erase an image on the PC card, or insert a new PC card.

Warning indicators and messages

SCSI transfer mode

The LCD displays “ScSi” for two seconds when you turn on the power while setting DIP switch 6 to ON. The unit also displays “ScSi” when you press the operation button at the rear of the unit while the unit is in the SCSI transfer mode. To clear the message, set DIP switch 6 to OFF, then turn the power off and back on.

PC card data error (0)

The LCD displays “Err 0” if you insert a PC card in the slot which is not compatible with this camera. Further operation halts. Use a compatible PC card only.

PC card error (5)

The data entry table upper limit of the file format was exceeded. If this error is displayed, the camera will halt the operation. Press the SHIFT button and the RELEASE button at the same time. The camera will display INIT. Press the SHIFT and RELEASE buttons again. The camera will initialize the PC card.

PC card error (6)

The PC card does not have enough space for the camera to create a folder. If this error is displayed, the camera will halt the operation. Press the SHIFT button and the RELEASE button at the same time. The camera will display INIT. Press the SHIFT and RELEASE buttons again. The camera will initialize the PC card.

Cautions

• If you initialize an old card, the data in the card will lost. Since an old card may contain important data, make a back-up from your personal computer as needed.

• The time required for initializing a card will differ depending on the type of card.

EV indicator

Manual focus indicator

PC card error (7)

The PC card is write-protected. If this error is displayed, the camera will halt the operation. Cancel the write-protection of the PC card.

The letters “EV” appear on the LCD whenever the camera is in the EV compensation mode and when the EV compensation setting is set between +3.0 and –3.0 stops. The letters disappear when the EV compensation setting is set to ±0.0.

Whenever the AF switch is set to OFF, the letters “MF (manual focus)” appear on the LCD.

Miscellaneous

Error messages

The following error messages may appear on the LCD from time to time.

INIT - flashes

The card needs to be initialized. Initialize the card.

For details on “Initializing the PC card”, see page 21.

Flashing “SHOT”

If the word “SHOT” flashes on the LCD when you push the release button firmly, it means that the picture data cannot be transferred to the PC card due to some problem with the camera. If this happens, try taking the picture again by pressing the release button firmly. If, after doing this, the word SHOT continues to flash, switch the camera off and back on again. Then try again. If, after doing this, the word SHOT continues to appear, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.

Flashing “PLAY”

If the word “PLAY” flashes on the LCD after pressing the PLAY button, it means that the picture data cannot be played back due to some problem with the PC card or recording. If this happens, press the PLAY button again. If, after doing this, the word “PLAY” continues to flash, the PC card may contain data that is not compatible with the camera or which may have been written by a computer. Initialize the card, as needed.

Using overseas

If you use the AC-V615 battery charger/adapter, (not supplied) you can use the DKC-ID1 camera in a wide range of countries. This charger/adapter automatically adjusts to AC100V to 240V, 50/60Hz. Plug shapes, however, vary from country to county, so you will need to obtain the appropriate plug adapter before you leave.

Overseas socket types

Socket types

Adapter plug type

Not required for these types of plugs.

(mainly used in North/South America.)

These types are mainly used in Europe.

Miscellaneous

Specifications

General

Power supply voltage 7.2V (at battery terminals)

Power consumption 7.8W (when shooting)

Operating temperature 0°C to +40°C (32°F to 104°F) Storage temperature –20°C to +60°C (–4°F to 140°F) Dimensions 129 × 65.5 × 179mm (5 1/8 × 2 5/8 × 7 1/8 inches)

Mass 650g approx. (1 lb 7 oz) Mass when shooting 780g approx. (1 lb 12 oz) (With NP-F530

System

Camera type Digital still camera Re./Playback system Frame digital Data compression/decompression system

Picture quality modes Fine/Normal Recording medium Sony Memory Cards (DKA-MC10F, DKA-

Picture elements 1/3 inch CCDsolid-state picture element (all

Viewfinder LCD viewfinder 113,000 pixel (color) Lens 12 × zoom lens (9 lens, 6 group)

Photographic sensitivity ISO 100 approx. Focus TTL auto focus / manual focus with inner focus

Light metering system TTL CCD area sensor

8.4V (at AC power adapter connector)

6.2W (when playing back)

(W × H × L)

battery) (includes battery, lithium button battery and PC card)

JPEG system

MC2F)

elements read)

Wide: F= 2.0 f= 5.4 mm (Equivalent to 38 mm on a

35 mm camera) Tele: F= 2.8 f= 64.8 mm (Equivalent to 459 mm on a

35 mm camera) Minimum focal length : 0.8 m (at all zoom

lengths) Filter diameter: φ37 mm Macro: Minimum focal length: 10 mm

macro

Exposure control Program AE/Shutter speed priority AE

(F2.0 1/15 sec. to F22 1/4000 sec.)

Aperture F2.0 to F22 EV compensation –3.0 to +3.0 (0.5 increments) Shutter speed 1/15 to1/4000 sec. Flash External light sensor; self adjusting system–

adjusts to all shutter speeds Guide number: 16 (ISO100m) Range: 1.2 to 3 meters approx. (3.9 ft. to 9.8 ft.)

(up to f= 8 mm when using EV

compensation) Flash modes: ON/OFF/AUTO

Erasure system Single picture erase/all erase system.

Input/output connectors

SCSI connector 50 pin half pitch, SCSI system

Accessories (supplied)

CR2025 Lithium button battery (1) Grip strap (1) Lens cap (1) (attached to the lens) Software floppy disk

1.44 MB 2HD for Microsoft Windows 95 (1)

1.44 MB 2HD for Microsoft Windows 3.1 (1)

1.44 MB 2HD for Macintosh (1) Ferrite filter (large) (1) Ferrite filter (small) (1) Operating instructions (1) Software installation guide (1)

Accessories (not supplied)

DKA-MC2F: 2MB PC card compatible with PCMCIA ATA standard DKA-MC10F: 10MB PC card compatible with PCMCIA ATA standard DK-315: Power cord (supplied with the AC-615) AC-V615: AC power adapter BC-V500: Battery charger NP-F530: Lithium ion battery NP-F730: Lithium ion battery

Miscellaneous

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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Sony DKC-ID1 User Guide

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual