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KODAK DC240/DC280 Zoom Digital Camera
User's Guide
Using a Serial Cable Connection

The most common means of connecting the camera to your computer is by serial cable connection. When connecting the camera, it is a good idea to use an AC adapter specified by Kodak, see Using an AC Adapter.

Connecting to a WINDOWS Computer

An RS-232 serial cable is provided so you can connect your camera to a Windows computer.

1. Set the Mode dial to Connect.
2. Plug the appropriate end of the serial cable into an available 9-pin serial port on the computer.

   Serial ports are usually labeled COM1 and COM2, or A and B. If your computer has a 25-pin port, you need to use a 9-pin adapter (available at your local computer store) and attach it to the port before attaching the serial cable to the computer.

   If the ports are not labeled, see your computer User's Guide for a diagram that illustrates all of the external ports.

3. Open the serial/USB port door on the side of the camera.

   

4. Plug the other end of the serial cable into the camera serial port.

   

5. Slide the POWER switch to the right to turn on the camera.

   If you get a message on your computer stating that you are not connected, refer to the Serial.PDF [534 K] document installed with the software, or the online help for troubleshooting information.

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Connecting Your Camera
Introduction | Serial cable-Windows | Serial cable-Macintosh | USB | Kodak software for Windows | Kodak software for Macintosh | Navigating to Pictures