Kodak EASYSHARE DX4330 User's Manual
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1. You can delete the original if you want to but it might be o iana E best to hold onto it in case you want to start again Online Email Protected pictures Page 11 of 13 Aberdeenshire Council ASPECTS Training kK Education amp Recreation Kodak DX4330 Digital Camera D32 G Bruce 2003 You can explore the other improvements that can be made to photos when you are a little more confident 15 just want to see all my pictures as a slide show how can I do that This is very simple Just tick all the photos you would like to see displayed and click on the Slide Show button Top Bar ma 3 Pause button The pictures move automatically but if you would like to stop for a minute click on the pause button 16 Other features of the software This software has other features such as making picture albums etc which have not been included here You are advised to come back to these when you are more confident with the basics By that time they will be almost self explanatory but remember there is a Help File which you can use for specific points 17 Finding the pictures again and loading them into documents such as Word Yov ll recall that as the photos were being transferred to the computer the pathway was shown Unless changes have been made by someone else the pictures should still be stored there On networked systems the pictures may have to be copie2. however the DX4330 also has the option of using memory cards These work like a removable film in a normal camera They can sometimes be a handy idea for schools because each class can have its own card The card can be taken out and kept safe while another class takes off with the camera When it comes to downloading the class can either wait until the camera is free again or use a card reader 3 How do I take photos Before starting take a close look at the camera to see what everything does The controls you re likely to use a lot take the form of push buttons or a knob whereas the once in a lifetime settings are hidden away in menus that you access on the screen at the back The following instructions assume that the camera has a battery in and all the menu options have already been set up Page 2 of 13 Aberdeenshire Council ASPECTS Training Kx Education amp Recreation Kodak DX4330 Digital Camera D32 G Bruce 2003 4 Turn the Mode Dial to Auto This sets the type of pictures you re going to be taking It also switches the camera off and on For most pictures set it at Auto and it will be fine Set this dial to Auto Note that the lens automatically comes out as you do this and if you have left the lens cap on it will pop off It won t do the camera any harm but it might startle you Lens opens automatically watch out You will also notice that th
3. the official manual This allows you to change such things as the date picture quality self timer etc The options are also there to stamp the date on the finished photo and to decide if you want the photos going into the internal memory or onto a card 9 Where do the batteries go This camera comes with special Kodak battery packs although it 1s possible to use 2 NIMH AA batteries instead It is recommended that the camera 1s not used with the docking station while AA batteries are in recharge them in a separate NIMH charger to be on the safe side 10 What about memory cards The memory cards fit into a slot which 1s concealed by a plastic flap at the side of the camera The picture shows the flap open The DX4330 takes MMC Multimedia cards or SD Secure Data cards Multimedia card Secure Data card Page 7 of 13 Aberdeenshire Council ASPECTS Training kK Education amp Recreation Kodak DX4330 Digital Camera D32 G Bruce 2003 11 Now that I have taken my pictures how do I get them into_the computer With the DX4330 this is very simple indeed Sit the camera on its docking station taking care to ensure that the docking flap under the camera has had its door opened The pictures below show the flap open and closed Check the docking flap has been opened The camera should sit in snugly Be careful that you don t trap the carrying strap or the cord holding the le
4. Aberdeenshire Council ASPECTS Training Education amp Recreation Kodak DX4330 Digital Camera D32 G Bruce 2003 Simplified Guide to Using the Camera ASPECTS Aberdeenshire Special Technology Service Please note that these materials were primarily created to accompany hands on training for Aberdeenshire Teaching Staff They may be freely copied and distributed within the authority This extends to parents and professionals involved with Aberdeenshire children Other parties wishing to use the materials should not do so without prior consent from ASPECTS Page 1 of 13 Aberdeenshire Council ASPECTS Training kK Education amp Recreation Kodak DX4330 Digital Camera D32 G Bruce 2003 I What does the camera do Takes still photos and short videos The DX4330 is a good quality digital camera which takes normal still photos as well as very short videos Uses a docking station for quick simple downloading It is part of a system which Kodak call Easyshare and by using the docking station it 1s extremely simple to download the pictures into the computer just by standing the camera on the station While it is left sitting there the batteries also recharge It s the cordless kettle of the digital camera world 2 Can also use removable memory cards for greater flexibility Pictures are normally stored inside the camera s memory until you are ready to download
5. amera D32 G Bruce 2003 Can I wipe out pictures I don t like If you decide you don t like a picture or if you d like to wipe the whole lot you can press the Delete button at the top left of the camera The Delete button is just above the 4 way control It s used for wiping pictures you don t want When you press the Delete button a menu appears on the screen giving you the option to delete that particular picture or All Use the arrow up and arrow down edges of the 4 way control to make your selection Finally press in the WHOLE of the 4 way control thumb in the middle and that will actually perform the deletion You will be asked to confirm this 9 What are all the other buttons for The button on the top of the camera with a little spark icon on it controls the flash By pushing it repeatedly while the Mode Dial is set at Auto you can move through a range of options For most purposes it will be fine left at Autoflash It might be worth checking this control if the camera seems to have stopped flashing for no good reason Page 6 of 13 Aberdeenshire Council ASPECTS Training kK Education amp Recreation Kodak DX4330 Digital Camera D32 G Bruce 2003 The button below the 4 way control is the Menu setting This shouldn t really be tampered with unless you really know what all the settings are for see
6. d to a shared folder If this hasn t been done the pictures might not be accessible throughout the school Ask your network administrator how your particular system works Page 12 of 13 Aberdeenshire Council ASPECTS Training kK Education amp Recreation Kodak DX4330 Digital Camera D32 G Bruce 2003 IT IS NOW RECOMMENDED THAT YOU USE THE ASPECTS BOOKLET Using Word As a Simple DTP Programme This will take you through the process of finding the pictures dropping them into a document and adding borders etc 18 Final Notes The camera s internal memory will hold about 15 24 photos when the camera is set at best quality Poorest quality will give you 69 but once you ve seen best you are unlikely to want anything else The battery will take about 2 3 hours to charge up from flat You ll know it s ready if all 3 green lights are on Leave the camera on the docking station all the time A fully charged battery 1s supposed to take 180 pictures but this varies a great deal on how the camera is used Use of the colour screen on the back of the camera and flash photography takes most power A low battery icon will appear when it gets low and will start to blink when nearly exhausted Page 13 of 13
7. e pa a a a Be wie id SERAN RE Yo k L G Las scanned r r r r Your pictures will all download and be shown on the screen as thumbnails At this point you can have a look through the pictures and decide what you want to do with them 13 How do I get rid of pictures that are not worth keeping EasyShare Tools Help OOOO OOQ Add Pictures Edit Picture Rotate Properties Slide Show Label Tick each photo you want to get rid of See pic above Go to File Delete If the camera has been set to protect your photos you might be ask to confirm each deletion Page 10 of 13 Aberdeenshire Council ASPECTS Training kK Education amp Recreation Kodak DX4330 Digital Camera D32 G Bruce 2003 14 How do I make improvements to the photos such as cropping etc EasyShare Click ONCE on the actual thumbnail so that the picture takes on an orange border Click on Edit Picture Click on Crop eg make the changes needed and click on Accept Click on Save as you might need to save it under a different name if the first version in protected Click Close a ie ea aii Tools Help If you want to see the results you may have to change from sng tmuntrsis poss as viewing Last Acquired to Entire Collection egies es i TE pictures select the checkbox for Both versions of the photo should now be visible acatat meen View
8. e screen on the back of the camera lights up and tells you what conditions you have set the camera for If you like you can take a minute to experiment with the other settings of the Mode Dial It will tell you on the screen what they are for pretty straightforward really Leave it at Auto until you are familiar with the camera Page 3 of 13 Aberdeenshire Council ASPECTS Training KX Education amp Recreation Kodak DX4330 Digital Camera D32 G Bruce 2003 5 Look through the viewfinder and frame your subject The viewfinder is very small on the DX4330 you need to get your eye close up and exactly in line 6 Check the camera is ready for taking photos You will notice a little light on just to the right of the viewfinder It is there to warn you 1f the light level is too low or 1f the camera hasn t finished storing the previous picture It s pretty much like traffic lights steady green means go ahead flashing green means wait a second red means don t even think about it Assuming you have a steady green light get the picture in your sights exactly as you want it At this point you might want to try using the zoom lens to make it appear closer or further away To do this keep looking through the viewfinder and move the zoom control with your thumb you ll see what effect it has as you look through the viewfinder This little button makes the camera zoo
9. m in and out Try it When you are satisfied with what you see squeeze the shutter button verrrrrrrry gently about halfway down You will hear a purring sound This is the camera setting the focus and exposure Now squeeze even more firmly and the picture will be taken The camera beeps Remember no beep no photo Push harder next time Page 4 of 13 Aberdeenshire Council ASPECTS Training kK Education amp Recreation Kodak DX4330 Digital Camera D32 G Bruce 2003 7 Check the photo has come out properly Unlike ordinary cameras digital cameras allow you to have a look at your handiwork and if you don t like it you can just wipe it out and start again before the moment is lost Here s how With the camera still switched on press the Review button It s at the back of the camera bottom right This is the button that lets you see what you have taken On the first press of the Review button you see the picture you have just taken but if you ve taken a few and would like to see them all use the 4 way control to scroll backwards and forwards Just press on the left arrow or right arrow edges of the control This control lets you move backwards and forwards through your pictures when the Review button is pressed Page 5 of 13 Aberdeenshire Council ASPECTS Training kK Education amp Recreation Kodak DX4330 Digital C
10. ns cap With the computer switched on and power on to the docking station green lights on press the Kodak button on the docking station Usually this starts the software on the computer automatically but 1f this function has been disabled by the person who installed the software you can start it normally from the Start Menu on the computer Page 8 of 13 Aberdeenshire Council ASPECTS Training kK Education amp Recreation Kodak DX4330 Digital Camera D32 G Bruce 2003 One of the two following screens should appear Normally it will be the first but if someone has ticked one touch transfer before you will get the second If you want to restore it to the original version click on Cancel Transfer and untick One Touch Transfer otherwise it will keep on sending all the pictures without giving you the chance to pick and choose STOP HAVE A CLOSE LOOK AT THE PATHWAY THE PICTURES WILL TAKE INTO THE COMPUTER THE PICTURES DON T EVEN NEED TO BE WITHIN My Documents SEE PREFERENCES IF YOU FEEL ADVENTUROUS 12 Downloading ALL your pictures in one go Assuming you have the first screen shown above and you have noted the pathway click on Transfer Page 9 of 13 Aberdeenshire Council ASPECTS Training KX Education amp Recreation Kodak DX4330 Digital Camera D32 G Bruce 2003 i e y jeb pe f TED Q090 es 3 halon heme pina mam om
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