KODAK DC290 Zoom Digital Camera User's Guide-Using Scripts

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KODAK DC290 Zoom Digital Camera
User's Guide
Using Scripts

Scripts are electronic files on the camera memory card that automate routine camera operations and extend camera functions. When a memory card containing a script is placed in your camera, the script appears as an option in either the Capture or Review modes. The Scripts option is not displayed unless a script is on the memory card.

There are several sample script files available either preloaded on the memory card or on the CD-ROM that comes with your camera. Scripts on the CD-ROM are located in the Extras/English/Camera Scripts directory. Additional scripts and information can be found at www.kodak.com/go/dc290. The DC290 camera supports DIGITA Scripts.

If you're familiar with spreadsheet macro language or software programming, you'll find scripts easy to write. You can create your own scripts using the Script Developer Kit that is available from the Kodak Developer Relations Group at www.kodak.com/go/drg.

The following assume that you have turned on the camera, entered the Capture mode, and pressed Menu to display the Capture mode settings.

Loading Scripts onto a Memory Card

Scripts must be loaded into the System folder of your memory card to be accessible. The script icon appears only when a script is present on your current memory card. It is possible for multiple script icons to appear.

You should copy the scripts to all the cards you plan to use in the DC290 camera.

CAUTION
If you reformat a card, everything is deleted, including the scripts and protected pictures.

To load scripts, use KODAK Digital Camera Software (Mounter) / for DC290, or use a CF card reader to copy scripts to the System folder on the memory card.

For a description of available scripts, or to download scripts, visit www.kodak.com/go/dc290. The following is an example of a script included on the CD:

Name	Filename	Purpose
Exposure Bracket	EXPBRCK.CSM	Prompts you to take 3 captures of the same subject at different exposure values to get the best picture under difficult lighting conditions.

Choosing a Script on the Camera

Press to choose the script you want to execute.
The Kodak Script screen may display a different list of scripts, depending on what is loaded on the memory card.
Press Start.
Any steps that follow depend on the chosen script. The chosen script can begin running or a screen containing subscripts can appear.
To stop an active script, press Stop Script.
When you let the script run to completion or you stop the script by pressing Stop Script, the camera resets to the original settings.