DCS 700 Series Digital Cameras User's Guide for the DCS 700 Series Digital Cameras © Eastman Kodak Company and Nikon Corp., 2001 All rights reserved Kodak and Kodak Professional are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company Adobe, Photoshop, and Acrobat are trademarks of Adobe Systems Inc. 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 700 Series Digital Camera THIS WARRANTY APPLIES ONLY TO EQUIPMENT PURCHASED IN THE UNITED STATES. Kodak warrants your KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS 700 Series Digital Camera to be free from defects in material and workmanship for 1 year or 100,000 shutter activations from the day of purchase, whichever occurs 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, Kodak may replace it 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 700 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 700 Series Digital Camera for repair, you should pack the unit 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. Packing will be the purchaser's responsibility if the original packaging has been discarded or is not available. Return of the repaired or replaced equipment to the customer can be expected five to seven business days from the date the equipment is received by the service center. Product Support Options During the warranty period for the KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS 700 Series Digital Camera, you are entitled to product support for both hardware and software, provided your camera is registered with Eastman Kodak Company. You may register with Kodak via mail, fax, or through Kodak's World Wide Web site: http://www.kodak.com. Support is provided through a variety of options: 1 Technical Support through the web site (http://www.kodak.com): Support includes FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions), downloadable software updates, and technical topic articles for reading and downloading. 2 FaxBack Documents on a variety of subjects. In North America, the FaxBack system is available at the following phone number: 1-800-508-1531 3 Authorized 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 optional equipment. Authorized dealers can also provide help in purchasing a service maintenance agreement. 4 Telephone Support: Telephone support is available without charge during your warranty period only, by calling: United States: Outside United States: Call 1-800-23-KODAK (1-800-235-6325) Contact your local Kodak service representative Your camera must be registered with Kodak to qualify for no-charge support. You will be asked to provide the serial number of your camera, and proof of purchase also 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 Kodak. 5 Out-of-Warranty Support Options There will be a charge for out-of-warranty call incidents if you wish to speak to a Kodak support representative. A call incident is defined to include 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 700 Series Camera and software, are available. In North America, please contact the regional Service Marketing group at: 1-800-645-6325 No-charge options include: · KODAK PROFESSIONAL World Wide Web site: http://www.kodak.com/go/support · FaxBack documents · Your KODAK PROFESSIONAL dealer Table of Contents Contents Important Information ..................................................1-1 System Requirements for your Computer................................................ 1-2 Macintosh ........................................................................................ 1-2 Windows .......................................................................................... 1-2 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 LCD Panels .............................................................................................. 2-9 Top Status LCD ............................................................................... 2-9 Back Status LCD ........................................................................... 2-10 Image LCD .................................................................................... 2-11 Digital Buttons ....................................................................................... 2-14 Four-way Switch ........................................................................... 2-14 Menu Button .................................................................................. 2-14 OK Button ..................................................................................... 2-14 Cancel Button ................................................................................ 2-14 Tag/Record Button ........................................................................ 2-14 Quick Guide for Using the Image LCD and Digital Buttons ................ 2-15 Command Dials ..................................................................................... 2-16 Main-Command Dial .................................................................... 2-16 Sub-Command Dial ....................................................................... 2-18 Drive Mode/Self-timer Selector............................................................. 2-19 Lens........................................................................................................ 2-20 Mounting the Lens ........................................................................ 2-20 Setting the Lens to the Minimum Aperture ................................... 2-21 Removing the Lens ....................................................................... 2-22 Imager .................................................................................................... 2-23 IR Filter.................................................................................................. 2-23 Viewfinder Diopter ................................................................................ 2-24 Illumination Switch................................................................................ 2-25 Mirror Lockup Lever ............................................................................. 2-26 Depth-of-Field Preview Button ............................................................. 2-27 Accessory Shoe...................................................................................... 2-28 Sync Terminal........................................................................................ 2-28 Self-Diagnostic Shutter System ............................................................. 2-29 Changing Viewfinders ........................................................................... 2-30 Removing the Finder ..................................................................... 2-30 Attaching the Finder ...................................................................... 2-31 Changing Focusing Screens................................................................... 2-32 Camera Straps ........................................................................................ 2-33 Attaching the Neck Strap .............................................................. 2-33 Attaching the Hand Strap .............................................................. 2-34 Software Overview ................................................................................ 2-35 Name Plate ............................................................................................. 2-35 Contents Powering Your Camera ...