User manual KODAK DCS PRO BACK 645

[. . . ] DCS Pro Back 645 DCS Pro Back 645 User's Guide for the DCS Pro Back 645 Table of Contents Overview . 15 Capture Workflow when the Camera is Not Connected to a Computer . 17 Capturing and Evaluating Test Images. 21 Capture Workflow when the Camera Is Connected to a Computer . [. . . ] If a Job Tracker file has already been loaded, its name appears. None--No Job Tracker data is written to the image headers. Job Tracker file--Choosing this option writes the job tracker data from a previously loaded file to the header of subsequently captured images. In the sample screen at the left, a file named Station1 has been previously loaded. Load from Card--You can load a Job Tracker file from a PC Card. Your choice of None or a Job Tracker file persists until you change the setting. Contents Back Next Index 75 Configuring Your Camera Loading Job Tracker Data from a CF Card 1 Choose Load from Card from the Job Tracker Data menu. 2 Choose a Job Tracker file from the Load Job Tracker Data menu. The file is loaded from the CF Card to your camera. If you attempt to load a file with the same name as one on your camera, a message asks if you want to replace the existing file. Contents Back Next Index 76 Before You Begin Using the Camera Connected to a Computer Getting Started Using the Camera Connected to a Computer To start using your camera connected to a computer, do the following. It is not necessary to turn off the computer. 2 Install the included software, as needed (page 27). 3 Connect the camera to the computer and power supply (page 78). 4 Turn on the computer, if it isn't already. 5 Start DCS Capture Studio or DCS Camera Manager. If DCS Capture Studio is running, images are saved to the computer. If DCS Camera Manager is running, images can be saved to the computer or to a CF Card. 7 Review and edit the images, as needed, in DCS Capture Studio, DCS Photo Desk, or ADOBE PHOTOSHOP with the DCR File Format Module. 8 Save the images to the computer's hard drive in the desired format. Contents Back Next Index 77 Using the Camera Connected to a Computer Connecting the Camera to the Computer and Power Supply Connect the DCS 645 to a computer and a DCS Pro Back 645 battery or AC adapter. 2 Connect the other end of the cable into any available port on the IEEE 1394 adapter card on your computer. 3 If using the included AC adapter, connect the AC adapter cable into the Power port (page 36) on the DCS 645 and plug the AC adapter into a wall socket. If using battery power, attach the battery (page 57). Connecting to a Computer In addition to included accessories, you need a 6-pin plug to 4-pin plug IEEE 1394 cable. 1 Connect one end of the IEEE 1394 cable to the IEEE 1394 port on the DCS 645. Contents Back Next Index 78 Using the Camera Connected to a Computer Powering Your Camera Turn on the camera body. The DCS 645 activates within 5 - 6 seconds after the AC Adapter or battery starts providing power. If you turn on the Image LCD, it turns off automatically after the time specified in the Display Off Time property (page 71). Contents Back Next Index 79 Using the Camera in Portable Mode Getting Started Using the Camera in Portable Mode To start using your camera in portable mode (not connected to a computer), do the following: 1 Assemble the camera (page 50). 2 Insert a DCS 645 battery or connect the AC adapter (page 81). [. . . ] 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 645, 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: Contents Back Next Index 134 Warranty 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. [. . . ]