Kodak DCS 600 Series User manual

User’sGuide

forDCS600SeriesDigitalCameras

DCS600SeriesDigitalCameras

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CAREFULLY READ THE FOLLOWING WARRANTY TERMS AND CONDITIONS

BEFORE USING YOUR CAMERA. USE OF YOUR CAMERA INDICATES YOUR

ACCEPTANCE OF THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE

WITH THEM, PROMPTLY RETURN THE CAMERA, UNUSED, ALONG WITH THE

ACCOMPANYING MATERIALS, IN THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

WARRANTY

KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS 600 Series Cameras

THIS WARRANTY APPLIES ONLY TO EQUIPMENT PURCHASED IN THE

UNITED STATES.

Warranty Time Period

Kodak warrants your KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS 600 Series Camera to be free from

defects in material and workmanship for 1 year or 100,000 shutter activations from the

day of purchase (whichever comes first).

Warranty Repair Coverage

If this equipment does not function properly during the warranty period due to defects in

material 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. Repair or replacement carries a 30 day

warranty effective at the time of service problem resolution. This warranty will not extend

the original warranty period, and in the case of parts replacement, will only apply to parts

and labor performed to repair the equipment.

Limitations

REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT WITHOUT CHARGE IS KODAK’S ONLY OBLIGATION

UNDER THIS WARRANTY.

Warranty service will not be provided without 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 equipment to a Kodak

authorized service center for repair, you must first contact a Kodak representative for

return authorization and instructions.

Should you need to return equipment to Kodak, Kodak is not responsible for the loss or

damage of equipment while in transport to a Kodak authorized service center. You may, at

your option, choose to insure equipment for loss or damage with the carrier of your

choice.

This warranty becomes null and void if, during shipment, you fail to pack your Kodak

Professional DCS 600 Series Digital Camera in a manner consistent with the repacking

instructions.

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

✔Failure to use Kodak supplied items (such as cables).

KODAK MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AND

SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY

AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

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 YOUR CAMERA,

COST OF ANY SUBSTITUTE EQUIPMENT, FACILITIES, OR SERVICES, OR CLAIMS

OF YOUR CUSTOMERS FOR SUCH DAMAGES.

Outside the United States

In countries other than the United States, warranty terms may be different. Unless a

specific Kodak warranty is communicated to the purchaser in writing by Kodak, no

warranty or liability exists even though defect, damage or loss may be by negligence or

other act of Kodak.

How to obtain service

In the United States, call 1-800-23-KODAK (1-800-235-6325).

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 600 Series Camera for repair, the unit

should be packed in its original packing materials according to the repacking instructions

located on the shipping container. The problem report form, located at the back of this

manual, should also be completed and enclosed with your camera. If the original

packaging has been discarded or is not available, packing will be the purchaser’s

responsibility.

Return of the repaired or replaced equipment to the customer can be expected five to

seven business days from the date the equipment arrives at the service center.

Product Support Options

During the warranty period for the Kodak Professional DCS 600 Series digital camera,

you are entitled to product support for both hardware and software, provided your camera

is registered with the Eastman Kodak Company. You may register with Eastman Kodak

via mail, fax, or through Kodak’s WWW (World Wide Web) site

(http://www.kodak.com).

Support is provided through a variety of options:

1Technical support through the WWW site: (http://www.kodak.com):

✔Support includes FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions), downloadable software

updates, and technical topic articles for reading and downloading.

2FaxBack Documents on a variety of subjects. The FaxBack system is available at the

following phone number:

North America 1-800-508-1531

3Authorized Dealers:

Contact your authorized Kodak Professional dealer for help with camera operation

and connection to your computer. Many dealers can also provide training for your

graphics application software, integration consulting, and supporting equipment such

as Kodak DS8650 PS Dye Sublimation Printers. Authorized dealers can also provide

help in purchasing a service maintenance agreement.

4Telephone Support:

Currently, telephone support is provided without charge during your warranty period

only. Your camera must be registered with Eastman Kodak to qualify for no-charge

support. You will be asked to provide the serial number of your camera and proof of

purchase may be requested to verify the current status of your warranty. Cameras

found to be out of warranty will require a credit card payment for each call incident.

There is no charge to register your camera with Eastman Kodak Company.

United States: Call 1-800-23-KODAK (1-800-235-6325)

Outside United States: Contact your local Kodak service representative

5Out-of-Warranty Support Options

There will be a charge for call incidents if you wish to speak to a Kodak support

representative. A call incident is defined as only those issues raised during the first

telephone or email contact. Follow-up telephone calls by Kodak’s representative, and

callbacks to Kodak’s Support Center to resolve the call incident will not be charged,

provided a valid, active call number is provided. Calls to report bugs or anomalies

will have any charges cancelled. Calls to arrange for service will have the charges

cancelled or applied as a credit against the repair estimate or invoice.

Service maintenance agreements, which cover the repair and support of the DCS 600

Series camera and software are available. Please contact the regional Service

Marketing group at:

North America 1-800-645-6325

No-charge options include:

• Kodak Professional World Wide Web site:

http://www.kodak.com/go/support

• FaxBack system documents

• Kodak Professional dealer where you purchased this product.

Contents

Table of Contents

Important Information ..................................................1-1

System Requirements for your Computer................................................ 1-2

Macintosh ........................................................................................1-2

Windows ..........................................................................................1-2

Warnings.................................................................................................. 1-3

Important Safeguards and Precautions..................................................... 1-4

Electromagnetic Emissions...................................................................... 1-7

VCCI Statement....................................................................................... 1-7

About Your Camera .....................................................2-1

Nomenclature........................................................................................... 2-3

Camera Front ...................................................................................2-3

Camera Back ...................................................................................2-4

Camera Top .....................................................................................2-5

Camera Bottom ................................................................................2-5

Camera Sides ...................................................................................2-6

Open Battery/PC Card Door ............................................................2-7

Viewfinder ............................................................................................... 2-8

Navigate Switch....................................................................................... 2-9

Using the Navigate switch to Navigate the Image LCD Panel .......2-9

Using the Navigate switch to Select the Focus Area .......................2-9

Digital Function Buttons........................................................................ 2-10

LCD Panels............................................................................................ 2-11

Top Status LCD Panel ...................................................................2-11

Back Status LCD Panel .................................................................2-12

Image LCD Panel ..........................................................................2-12

Menu Bar ..............................................................................2-12

Navigation Techniques .........................................................2-14

Status Bar ..............................................................................2-16

Command Dials ..................................................................................... 2-17

Main-Command Dial .................................................................... 2-17

Rotating the Main-Command Dial by Itself ......................... 2-17

Rotating the Main-Command Dial While Pressing Buttons 2-18

Sub-Command-Dial ......................................................................2-19

Rotating the Sub-Command Dial by itself ...........................2-19

Rotating the Sub-Command Dial While Pressing Buttons: . 2-19

Drive Mode/Self-Timer Selector ........................................................... 2-20

Lens........................................................................................................ 2-21

Mounting the Lens ........................................................................2-21

Setting the Lens to the Minimum Aperture ................................... 2-22

Removing the Lens .......................................................................2-24

Imager.................................................................................................... 2-25

Anti-aliasing filter.................................................................................. 2-25

IR Filter.................................................................................................. 2-25

Viewfinder Diopter................................................................................ 2-26

Illumination Switch................................................................................ 2-27

Mirror Lockup Lever ............................................................................. 2-28

Depth-of-Field Preview Button ............................................................. 2-29

Accessory Shoe...................................................................................... 2-30

Contents

Sync Terminal........................................................................................ 2-30

Self-Diagnostic Shutter System............................................................. 2-31

Changing Viewfinders........................................................................... 2-32

Removing the Finder .....................................................................2-32

Attaching the Finder ......................................................................2-33

Changing Focusing Screens................................................................... 2-34

Camera Straps........................................................................................ 2-35

Attaching the Neck Strap ..............................................................2-35

Attaching the Hand Strap ..............................................................2-36

Name Plate............................................................................................. 2-37

Powering Your Camera ................................................3-1

Turning the Camera On and Off.............................................................. 3-1

Batteries ................................................................................................... 3-2

Inserting/Removing Batteries ..........................................................3-3

Checking Battery Status ..................................................................3-6

Battery Charger........................................................................................ 3-7

Charging Batteries ..........................................................................3-8

Conditioning (Discharging Batteries) ...........................................3-10

Battery Conservation ............................................................................. 3-11

PowerSave Mode ...........................................................................3-11

Waking your Camera from PowerSave Mode ......................3-11

Image LCD Panel Timeout ............................................................3-12

Meter Timeout ...............................................................................3-12

Situations Using Extra Battery Power ...........................................3-12

AC Adapter for Camera......................................................................... 3-13

Connecting the AC Adapter for Camera .......................................3-14

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