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KODAK DIGITAL SCIENCE DC40 Camera
Connecting to a Computer

Serial cables for Macintosh computers and Windows software are included with the camera. The following information describes how to connect the camera to those computers.

Connecting to a MACINTOSH Computer

You can connect the DC40 Camera to your Macintosh computer's serial port.

Important Important
Use only the cable provided with the DC40 Camera.

  1. Turn off the camera by sliding the lens cover switch to the OFF position.
  2. Plug one end of the Macintosh cable into the modem port or printer port on the back of your Macintosh computer.

    If both ports are in use, disconnect the cable from the more convenient port and then connect the camera cable.

  3. Lift the rubber tab to uncover the camera's serial port.
  4. Plug the unused end of the cable into the camera's serial port after carefully lining up the notches.

Important Important
Before you run the software provided with the camera, turn off AppleTalk and specify an external modem if your system has an internal modem.

Connecting to a Computer Running WINDOWS Software

Your personal computer contains either a 9-pin or a 25-pin serial port. The cable supplied with the DC40 Camera uses a 9-pin connector, therefore, you will need to use the adapter provided with the camera if you want to use a 25-pin serial port.

Important Important
Use only the cable provided with the DC40 Camera.

  1. Turn off the camera by sliding the lens cover switch to the OFF position.
  2. Attach the 9-pin adapter to the 25-pin port IF your personal computer uses a 25-pin serial port.
  3. Plug the matching end of the cable into the serial port or adapter on the back of your computer.

  4. Tighten the connector's thumbscrews.
  5. Lift the rubber tab to uncover the camera's serial port.
  6. Plug the unused end of the cable into the camera's serial port after carefully lining up the notches.

Owner's Manual Contents
Features | Getting Started | Installing Batteries | Camera On and Off | Using the Camera | Using Batteries | Using Power Adapter | Connecting to a Computer | Maintenance | Troubleshooting | Specifications | Regulatory Information