KODAK DC5000 Zoom Digital Camera
User's Guide
8 Tips and Troubleshooting

Chapter 8 Contents:

• Connecting with Camera
• Communicating with Computer
• Adjusting Monitor for Better Viewing
• Getting Better Results from Printer
• Troubleshooting

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There may be times when questions arise from using your camera. This chapter can point you in the right direction for finding the answers quickly, so you can continue using your camera.

Connecting with Your Camera

If you are getting messages on your computer that state you are not connected, refer to the PDF documents installed with the software, or the online help for troubleshooting information. If you are connecting to a:

• Windows-based Serial connection--refer to Serial.PDF
• Windows-based USB connection--refer to USB.PDF
• Macintosh computer--refer to Connect.PDF

Communicating with the Computer

If the camera cannot communicate with your computer you may need to adjust the port and/or speed settings. If you are using a Windows-based computer, the port and speed setting can be adjusted using the KODAK DC5000 Camera Controls Software, or the KODAK DC5000 Digital Access Software (TWAIN Acquire). If you are using a Macintosh computer, the port and speed settings can be adjusted using the KODAK DC5000 Digital Access Software (Plug-In Acquire), or the KODAK DC5000 Picture Transfer Application. Information on using these applications can be found in the online help for each software application.

Adjusting Your Monitor for Better Viewing

Your monitor display settings may need to be adjusted to view pictures from the camera. Refer to your computer's User's Guide for information on how to adjust your monitor's display settings.

Getting Better Results from Your Printer

You may notice that the colors on your computer screen do not always match those in your documents or prints. This is because monitors and printers use different color systems.

You may be able to achieve more predictable results in your printed documents by:

• Improving the quality of your paper. Copier paper may not offer the same results as coated paper or paper made especially for inkjet printers.
• Adjusting your printer software settings.
• Using fresh ink cartridges. Do not use ink cartridges beyond their
  life expectancy.

Remember these few tips when it comes time to print your document:

• Color printing takes more time. More complex pictures increase the printing and drying time.
  
  
• Color printing is more memory intensive than black and white. If your computer gives you an insufficient memory message, you may need to close some applications, change some settings, or add additional memory.
  
  
• Color prints may not photocopy as clearly as black and white. If you plan to photocopy documents, you should consider printing the document in grayscale. This setting is usually changed from the Print dialog box.
  
  
• Resizing the picture to a smaller size or printing the picture on glossy paper may increase the quality of the print.

  To improve the quality of your prints, you may want to print your pictures on KODAK Inkjet Snapshot Paper (Snapshot Paper). Snapshot Paper is made to work with most inkjet printers to give you clearer, crisper, and more detailed images on your prints.

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