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Kodak DX4900 User's Manual

1. 1 Turn the Mode dial to Review J and press Menu 2 Press an 4 arrow button to display the picture you want to magnify 3 Highlight the Magnify menu then press Select 4 Press Select once to magnify the picture at 2X magnification or press twice for 4X The magnified picture with magnification level appears on the LCD screen 5 Use the afw lt gt buttons to navigate to different areas of the picture 6 Press the Select button to exit Magnify 7 Press Menu to exit the Menu screen Press to navigate Press to magnify 55 d Chapter 4 Deleting Pictures Use the Delete feature to quickly delete one or all pictures from the COMPACTFLASH Card NOTE Delete pictures to free up space on the card 1 Turn the Mode dial to Review ICA and press Menu 2 Press an gt arrow button to display the picture you want to delete 3 Highlight the Delete menu iT then press Select 4 Highlight the Delete setting you want to use Delete PICTURE deletes the selected picture URE EXIT default returns you to the Main screen ALL PICTURES deletes all the pictures on the card Use the filmstrip to review the pictures before deleting Protected pictures are not deleted See page 35 for how to unprotect 5 Press Select 6 Press Menu to exit the Menu screen 34 Chapter 4 gt Protecting Pictures Use the Protect feature to prevent special pictures from being accidentally deleted from the COMPACTELASH C
2. d Chapter 9 Troubleshooting EASYSHARE Camera Dock Camera Dock Problem Cause Solution Pictures are not AC adapter or USB Check the connections page 49 transferred to the cable is not computer securely connected Software is not Install the software page 39 installed There are too Close all software applications many applications and try again running on your computer Camera was Replace the camera on the removed from the Camera Dock and press the Camera Dock Connect button during picture transfer Connect button _ Press the Connect button was not pressed 68 Chapter 9 EASYSHARE Camera Dock Status Camera Dock indicator light Light Status Cause Solution Tight glows steady green Camera is docked Light glows steady red Camera Dock is charging Battery Pack Light blinks green Connection USB between the computer and the Camera Dock is active The camera and Camera Dock are operating normally Light blinks red Battery Pack is installed incorrectly The Battery Pack or connector pins are damaged Reinstall the Battery Pack page 57 Check for damage The camera and Battery Pack have been exposed to very high or low temperatures Slowly return the camera and Battery Pack to room temperature 69 a 10 Getting Help If you need help with your KODAK EASYS
3. that are currently active O O O 1 DDD 5 QUALITY T att SOS DO 1 ISO setting 2 Long time exposure 3 Color mode 4 White balance 5 Red eye flash 6 Flash setting 7 Close up Distant 2 AOS 8 Self Timer 9 Burst 10 Battery level 11 Exposure compensation 12 Pictures remaining 13 Quality setting iii gt Table of Contents I GOTLING SEALED eian Seseniba idler an i 1 What Can Do With My KODAK EASYSHARE Dx4900 ZOOM Digital Camera einaesaiiiinniiianuuiianiaaneaii 1 What Can Do With My Digital Pictures sser 1 Camera Package Cont nbanseimioeiaiiannniininiena Attaching the Wrist Strap vcessssscesseessssssesssesssasessessey Loading the DatterieSurriiiriniaiiriiiiiiisinnn aai Inserting a COMPACTFLASH Card vitesse Turning the Camera On and Off vices Checking the Batteries wesc Automatic Powerdown Saves Batteries Settna the CLOCK icsccsssssssshucetsavscestatesnvnstoseuceanteserneevtes Mode Dial Settings and Menua Navigating Through th M NUS wii Di TARING PICTURES csctisciveucsssdssacescsnestsnnis suntesncchesncstdvedsvaeistects VAKING A FICCI serraient 3 Viewing and Deleting the Last PiCtUrEs 4 Previewing Your Pictu resstecccssntetetceat otelneteda decctueciavencecbectaes 5 Shooting a Burst Series Of PICTUPES vices 6 Shooting Distant and Close Up PICTUS wees 17 USING ZOOM vet seinm oan nahin nha aint aca anaes amp USING CME Fla shirasi
4. Camera Accessories Get the most from your KODAK EASYSHARE lt gt DX4900 Zoom Digital Camera by adding just the right accessories Expand your is capture options Increase your picture storage Or extend your battery life forafull range of Kodak accessories see gala your Kodak retailer or go to KODAK Accessories http www kodak com go easyshareaccessories EASYSHARE Camera Dock EASYSHARE Ni MH Rechargeable Battery Pack EASYSHARE Rapid Charger Lithium Battery KCRV3 COMPACTFLASH Cards Lens adapter and lenses Premium Picture Paper Enables quick picture transfer charges the included Battery Pack and provides power to the camera Rechargeable with the KODAK EASYSHARE Camera Dock or the EASYSHARE Rapid Charger the Battery Pack ensures you ll always have fully powered batteries Charges the KODAK EASYSHARE Ni MH Rechargeable Battery Pack or two AA Ni MH batteries Convenient for travel or when you are away from your computer Lightweight battery pack fits perfectly in your camera and offers superior battery life Removable memory many sizes available including 8 16 32 64 96 128 and 192 MB Custom adapter allows you to use additional lenses for flexibility and versatility in your picture taking Print photo quality pictures on your home printer 81 d Chapter 11 Picture Storage Capacities COMPACTFLASH Cards are available in many different sizes or storage
5. confirm your choice Answer Yes or No If you selected Current Picture or All Pictures the Copies screen appears Press an f arrow button to select the number of prints you want 0 99 Zero 0 cancels the order for that picture Press Select The Print Order icon appears in the LCD screen with the pictures that are marked for printing 7 Press Select amp Press Menu to exit the Menu screen Viewing Picture Information The Picture Information feature displays specific data for each picture on the COMPACTELASH Card in your camera For example the information includes the picture number the date and time the picture was taken and the settings that were used for the picture 1 Turn the Mode dial to Review EJ and press Menu 2 Press an 4 arrow button to display a picture 3 Highlight the Picture Info menu ED then press Select 4 Usethe A W buttons to scroll up and down through the picture information a The picture information displayed in the Capture Tin LCD screen is view only 5 Press Select to exit Picture Info Flash ER 38 Kn 5 Installing the Software Make sure that you install the software from the KODAK Picture Software CD before you transfer pictures from your camera to the computer MACINTOSH OS X users see the note on page 40 before installing the software Install the Software d CAUTION Do NOT have your camera or KODAK EASYSHARE Camera Dock connected to the c
6. page 44 Camera Sounds page 45 Date Time Set Z page 7 Video Out H page 46 To access the Setup mode menus 1 Turn the Mode dial to Setup RA The Setup menu screen is displayed on the LCD Use the a w arrow buttons to scroll through the menus and submenus Press the Select button Menu pean og Format Card a page 47 p Reset User Setting BD ae 48 About this Camera page 48 Chapter 1 D Navigating Through the Menus The method of moving through the menus and selecting options is the same in all three camera modes To display the menus on the LCD screen O In Capture QQ and Review KEY modes press the Menu button In Review mode the menus are displayed on the screen with a picture O In Setup RY mode the menus are automatically displayed when you turn the Mode dial to Setup The name of the selected menu is displayed at the top of the screen An arrow on the screen indicates additional selections Menu name Menu button Submenu To navigate and select the menus and options display 1 Use the amp w arrow buttons to scroll through the menus and submenu options 2 Press the Select button to display the submenus for the highlighted menu and to accept a highlighted submenu option 3 In Capture and Review modes press the Menu button to turn off the menus gt 2 Taking Pictures Before you take pictures make sure there is a COMPACTELASH Card in the camera
7. Resume picture taking yellow memory when the light goes off Viewfinder light blinks Auto exposure or Release the Shutter button green auto focus is not and recompose the picture locked Camera Card Access Light Light Status Cause Solution Card access light Picture is being Wait Resume picture taking blinks green processed and saved when the light stops blinking to the card Do not remove the card or turn off the camera while the light is blinking 66 Chapter 9 gt LCD Messages Message Cause Solution Memory card requires The card is corrupted Inserta new card or format formatting or formatted for the card cadeno hered another digital camera page 47 Format card or insert another card Camera cannot read The camera cannot Transfer the unreadable picture file read the picture format picture to the computer zed fil page 50 or delete the eels gnized file picture page 34 Camera needs service XXX A camera error has occurred Turn the camera off then back on If the error message is still displayed call for service page 72 Memory Card is full There is no more space Delete pictures page 34 on the card or insert a new card Date Time entryscreen This is the first time you Reset the clock page 7 appears automatically turned on the camera batteries have been removed for an extended time or the batteries are exhausted 67
8. and return to the Menu screen 5 Press Menu to exit the Menu screen This setting remains until you change it unless Reset User Settings is set to Yes see page 48 28 Chapter 3 gt Placing the Date on Pictures Use the Date amp Time Stamp setting to imprint the date or the date and time on the lower right corner of the picture NOTE This setting is ideal for recording when a picture was taken for example for a birthday or an insurance claim 1 Make sure the camera clock is set to the correct time see page 7 2 Turn the Mode dial to Capture O and press Menu 3 Highlight the Date amp Time Stamp menu Bi then press Select 4 Highlight the Date Stamp option you want to use yyyy year mm month dd day hh hour mm minute The camera default is None 5 Press Select to accept the change and return to the Menu screen 6 Press Menu to exit the Menu screen The next time you take a picture the date stamp is recorded in the lower right corner of the picture This setting remains until you change it unless Reset User Settings is set to Yes see page 48 29 Kan 4 Reviewing Your Pictures Use the Review setting on the Mode dial to review and work with the pictures that are stored on the COMPACTFLASH Card in your camera You can view each picture stored on the card in your camera in full LCD screen size or you can use the Filmstrip feature to view and select from up to three thumbnail s
9. capacities The table below indicates approximately how many pictures using typical file sizes can be stored on different size cards Picture file sizes can vary You may be able to store more or fewer pictures Store this many pictures at Quality Setting 4 0MP 4 0MP 3 1 MP 2 2 MP 1 0 MP high compr 8 MB card 6 12 8 11 23 16 MB card 12 25 16 23 46 32 MB card 25 50 33 46 93 64 MB card 51 100 66 92 187 96 MB card 81 157 104 146 295 192 MB card 162 314 208 292 590 KODAK COMPACTFLASH Cards can be purchased separately on our Web site at http Avww kodak com go easyshareaccessories Use only certified cards that carry the COMPACTFLASH logo Locating Pictures on a COMPACTFLASH Card Pictures stored on a KODAK COMPACTFLASH Card use a standard agreed upon by many camera manufacturers This allows you to use the card in different cameras If you use a card reader to retrieve your files or you cannot locate them using the software the following description of the card file structure may be helpful 62 Chapter 11 MISC folder contains the Print Order file created when you use the Print Order feature SYSTEM folder aused for updating camera firmware DCIM folder root level folder contains the 100K4900 folder Each time you turn on the camera or insert a different card any empty folders within the DCIM folder are removed 100K4900 subfolder contains all the pictures on th
10. green when the Battery Pack is charged O Charging takes about 2 5 hours After the Battery Pack is charged leave the camera in the Camera Dock It continually senses battery power and resumes charging whenever necessary Under these conditions there is no red light while charging Q Charging stops if you turn on the camera If the camera is left in the Camera Dock with the power on charging resumes when the camera enters automatic power down mode see page 6 NOTE The Camera Dock only charges the KODAK EASYSHARE Ni MH Rechargeable Battery Pack If you place the camera in the Camera Dock with any other type of batteries no charging takes place 58 Chapter amp D Important Charging Information Nickel metal hydride Ni MH batteries may not charge to full capacity the first time they are charged or after a long period of non use The first time charge of the KODAK EASYSHARE Ni MH Rechargeable Battery Pack should take approximately 2 1 2 hours If the Camera Dock light turns green indicating a full charge in less than two hours repeat the charge cycle as follows 1 When the light turns green remove the camera from the Camera Dock 2 Replace the camera on the Camera Dock and repeat step 1 until the combined charge time is 2 1 2 hours Subsequent charges of the Battery Pack will not require multiple charging cycles unless left uncharged for a long period of time longer than two months 59 d Chapter amp Transfer
11. screen This setting remains until you change it unless Reset User Settings is set to Yes see page 48 21 d Chapter 5 Setting White Balance Whites can look white in daylight but different under other lighting conditions Use the White Balance setting to correct for these types of color shifts that result from shooting pictures under different light sources 1 Turn the Mode dial to Capture O and press Menu 2 Highlight the White Balance menu 3 then press Select 3 Highlight the White Balance setting you want White Balance wee AUTO default automatically corrects the white balance Ideal for everyday picture taking DAYLIGHT ideal for pictures in natural lighting TUNGSTEN corrects for the orange cast of household light bulbs Ideal for indoor pictures under this lighting without flash FLUORESCENT corrects for the green cast of fluorescent lighting Ideal for indoor pictures under this type of lighting without flash 4 Press Select to accept the change and return to the Menu screen 5 Press Menu to exit the Menu screen This setting remains until you change it unless Reset User Settings is set to Yes see page 48 22 Chapter 3 gt Setting a Color Mode Use the Color Mode setting for controlling color tones and moods Select color black and white or sepia The camera Preview displays the color setting selected 1 Turn the Mode dial to Capture O and press Menu 2 Highlight the Color Mode
12. sessies Adjusting the Camera Sounds Setting Video OUT recesses SElECHING A LANGUAGE visstirivcisvessteivasstarsissnetsansiserassens Formatting a COMPACTFLASH Card Resetting User SettingS sssssssessssssessssessssesessssesersesesssesere t Viewing Camera INFOrmation vices 7 Using Pictures on Your Computer sess 49 Before You Transfer Your PICTUPES wien 49 Connecting to Your COMpUTEr ssssssssssssssrssssrrsssrrsssresseres 49 Transferring Your PICTUPES vices 50 Working With Your PiCtUPeS cscs 51 Transferring Your Pictures Manually 52 Printing YOUPPICCURCS inmenin reaa aa 53 amp Using the KODAK EASYSHARE Camera Dock 55 Camera Dock Package CONTENTS witsecesseessenesseeeeee Installing the DOCK INSEr beeen Connecting the Camera DOCK sssesssrrissrsrrrsssrerss Installing the Battery Pack in the Camera DOCKING THE Camela annei Charging the Battery Pak cesses TRANSTErFING Pictl isanne WhEN USING A Tripodiissniysisninesenio unon vii 9 Troubleshooting Problems sesssssssssessrersssresrreesesrrerrensss ol TroubleShooting CaMe ra circuses 61 Camera Status and MESSAGES verses 66 Troubleshooting EASYSHARE Camera Dock 68 EASYSHARE Camera Dock Status 69 10 Gething Help arerin aia a a sae 71 Software HEIP vesscssssscesssssessesssnscsssssescesssseessssussssessssesssassseessey 71 W rld Wide Webin nnienirienimii nirman 71 Kodak Fax Suppor Esinsin ariin 71 Telephone Customer SUppOrt ssssssssssssssssssssssessseee
13. the Mode dial is turned to Capture gy and the camera is on Taking a Picture 1 Shutter button Viewfinder Viewfinder light Card access light Center the subject in the viewfinder or use Preview page 15 2 Press the Shutter button half way to lock in the auto focus and exposure The viewfinder light glows green Press the Shutter button completely down to take the picture The green card access light flashes In the Status Display the frame counter blinks and displays the number of pictures remaining This number can change depending on resolution and card capacity The Automatic QuickView feature displays the picture in the LCD screen page 14 13 d Chapter 2 Viewing and Deleting the Last Picture When you take a picture Automatic QuickView displays the picture on the LCD screen for several seconds While the picture is displayed you can decide to keep it or delete it This feature is ideal for verifying picture information 1 Take a picture It immediately appears in the LCD screen with the Delete icon and the appropriate picture status icons 2 To delete the picture while it is displayed press the w arrow button Press to delete The Delete Picture screen appears 3 Highlight Yes then press Select Chapter 2 D Previewing Your Picture If you want to see what a picture looks like before it is taken you can preview a live image on the LCD screen With Preview activated use t
14. time the camera is turned off See page 77 for a list of the original factory defaults 1 Turn the Mode dial to Setup B ss 2 Highlight the Reset User Settings menu So then press Select 3 Highlight the Reset setting you want to use Yes every time the camera is turned off most Capture menu settings are returned to the original factory defaults No default when the camera is turned off your customized settings are retained 4 Press Select This setting remains until you change it Viewing Camera Information Use the About feature to find your camera name and model and the firmware version camera s internal software This information is especially helpful if you need to call for service on your camera 1 Turn the Mode dial to Setup B 2 Highlight the About Camera menu D 9 then press Select The information that appears is view only Firmware Ver 3 Press Select See page 84 for how to upgrade your camera with the latest firmware 48 Kn 7 Using Pictures on Your Computer Transfer your pictures to your computer and see the power of digital imaging at your fingertips Before You Transfer Your Pictures Before you transfer your pictures from the camera to the computer make sure you have installed the software from the KODAK Picture Software CD page 39 MACINTOSH OS X users see note on page 40 before installing software Connecting to Your Computer You can transfer your picture
15. used in European countries then press Select 4 Press Select This setting remains until you change it Selecting a Language The Language feature allows you to display the menus and screen messages in different languages NOTE In certain countries the language menu is not available These cameras must be operated only in the language installed at the factory Turn the Mode dial to Setup R Highlight the Language menu GS then press Select Highlight the Language setting you want to use Press Select This setting remains until you change it 46 Chapter 6 Formatting a COMPACTFLASH Card You may need to format a card if it becomes corrupted When this happens an error message appears on the LCD screen See page 67 for error messages 1 Turn the Mode dial to Setup B 2 Highlight the Format Card menu Pa then press Select 3 Highlight the Format Card setting you want Formatting to use will delete CONTINUE FORMAT erases all the everything on information on the card and formats the Memory Card card for use in the camera CANCEL default exits without making a change 4 Press Select amp CAUTION Formatting erases everything even protected pictures from the card Removing the card during formatting may damage the card 47 d Chapter 6 Resetting User Settings The Reset User Settings feature allows you to return most Capture menu settings to the original factory defaults each
16. with USB Cable included with KODAK computer EASYSHARE Cameras Dimensions Width Depth 5 9 in 4 4 in 1 5 in without insert Height 150 mm 112 5 mm 38 5 mm Weight 5 5 oz 155 g Dimensions Width Depth 5 9 in 4 4 in 1 7 in with insert Height 150 mm 112 5 mm 42 5 mm Weight 6 2 02 175 g Indicator light 2 color LED indicates operating charging Input voltage 7 0 7 VDC Power DC input AC adapter included with Camera Dock Original Factory Settings Camera Your camera is set to the following defaults at the factory Feature Factory Setting Camera Sounds fSeectedn S N Color Mode Color Date Time 2000 01 01 00 00 Digital Zoom Pause Exposure Compensation 0 0 Exposure Metering Multi pattern 77 d Chapter 11 Feature Factory Setting Flash Auto ISO Speed Auto Quality 4 0 MP highest resolution Sharpness Standard Shutter Speed Auto Slide Show Interval 10 seconds Video Out NTSC White Balance Auto Power Save Camera Performance You can choose from three Power Save settings On Standard Off to balance battery consumption with camera performance see page 43 The table below describes the effect of the Power Save settings on camera functions Camera Function POWER STANDARD POWER SAVE ON SAVE OFF Preview Frame Rate 11 fps 22 fps 22 fps LCD Brightness Low Normal Normal Slide Sho
17. your camera Do not insert or remove a card when the card access light is blinking Doing so may damage your pictures card or camera To remove a card 1 Turn off the camera 2 Open the card door on the camera 3 On the bottom of the camera slide the Eject button as illustrated and remove the card Eject button Use only certified cards that carry the COMPACTFLASH logo Additional KODAK COMPACTFLASH Cards can be purchased separately on our Web site at http www kodak com go easyshareaccessories Chapter 1 Turning the Camera On and Off 1 To turn on the camera slide the power switch to the On 1 position The built in lens cover opens and the Status Display turns on If the Mode dial is set to Capture y the lens is extended 2 To turn off the camera slide the power switch to the Off position NOTE The camera safely completes any Save Delete or Copy operations that are in process when the power is turned off Built in Lens Cover Your camera has a built in sliding lens cover that protects the lens from dust and scratches The lens cover opens automatically whenever you turn on the camera and closes when you turn off the camera d Chapter 1 Checking the Batteries Check the battery power level in the Status Display before you begin taking pictures Don t miss an important picture because the camera batteries are low or exhausted 1 Turn on the camera 4 2 Check the battery symbol that ap
18. 224 x 816 each picture in series Color 24 bit millions of colors Picture File Format EXIF 2 1 JPEG compression Picture Storage ATA compatible COMPACTFLASH card Viewfinder Optical real image ASA ISO Sensitivity Automatic 100 400 Selectable 100 200 400 Flash Range Wide 1 6 to 10 5 ft 0 5 to 3 2 m Telephoto 1 6 to 7 5 ft 0 5 to 2 3 m Tripod Socket 25 in 6 mm threaded Video Out NTSC or PAL Operating Temperature 32 to 104 F 0 to 40 75 d Chapter 11 Camera Specifications Power Batteries 2 Lithium AA KODAK Lithium Battery KCRV3 2 Ni MH AA rechargeable Alkaline batteries not recommended Battery Pack KODAK EASYSHARE Ni MH Rechargeable Camera Dock Battery Pack recharge in Camera Dock only only Dock provides power to the camera Lens Type Optical quality glass Maximum Wide 2 8 Aperture Telephoto 4 0 Zoom 6X 2X Optical zoom 3X Digital zoom Focal Length 35 to 70 mm equivalent to 35 mm camera 7 3 to 14 6 mm 29 to 57 inches actual Focus Distance Standard 19 7 in 500 mm to infinity Focus Distance Wide 2 7 to 27 5 in 70 to 700 mm Close Up Telephoto 9 8 to 27 5 in 250 to 700 mm Dimensions Width 4 6 in 116 mm Length 1 7 in 42 mm Height 2 6 in 67 mm Weight 7 9 oz 225 g without batteries or card 76 Chapter 11 D Camera Dock Specifications Camera Dock Specifications Communication
19. FCC compliance 84 file names card 83 filmstrip displaying 32 firmware upgrading 84 flash 89 auto 19 fill 19 red eye 19 using 19 fluorescent adjusting for 22 folders card 82 formatting card 47 G guidelines battery 79 H help online service 7 1 online Picture Transfer 5 1 online software 52 telephone support 72 troubleshooting camera 61 troubleshooting Camera Dock 68 I index print printing 37 information camera viewing 48 picture viewing 38 insert dock 2 56 installing batteries 3 90 Index Battery Pack 57 card 4 software 39 ISO speed adjusting 27 K KODAK software Camera Connection 41 getting help 71 installing 39 Picture 41 Picture Transfer 41 L language selecting 46 LCD error messages 67 previewing pictures 15 viewing pictures on 31 lens cleaning 80 cover 5 specifications 76 light Camera Dock 69 viewfinder camera 66 lighting adjusting for 22 loading batteries 3 Battery Pack 57 card 4 software 39 M MACINTOSH installing software on 39 0s x 40 system requirements 42 magnify picture 33 maintenance camera 80 manual settings 2 1 memory card inserting and removing 4 storage capacities 82 menus camera setup 10 capture 8 navigating 1 1 overview 8 review 9 reviewing pictures 9 setup 10 taking pictures 8 metering setting exposure 25 MISC folder card 82 mode dial capture 8 overview ii Index review 9 settings and menus 8 setup 10
20. HARE DX4900 Zoom Digital Camera or KODAK EASYSHARE Camera Dock it is available from a number of resources O Troubleshooting Problems page 61 O Place of purchase O Software application online help O World Wide Web O Product information by fax O Technical support Software Help Help with any software application packaged with your camera can be obtained from the online help provided with the application World Wide Web http www kodak com go 4900support Kodak Fax Support O US and Canada 1 800 508 1531 O Europe 44 0 131 458 6962 7 d Chapter 10 Telephone Customer Support If you have questions concerning the operation of KODAK Software or the camera you may speak directly to a customer support representative Before You Call Before you call to speak to a customer support representative please have the camera connected to your computer be at your computer and have the following information available Operating system Processor speed MHz Computer model Amount of memory MB Exact error message you received Version of installation CD Camera serial number Telephone Numbers Q U S call toll free 1 800 235 6325 between the hours of 9 00 a m and 8 00 p m Eastern Standard Time Monday through Friday O Canada call toll free 1 800 465 6325 between the hours of 9 00 a m and 8 00 p m Eastern Standard Time Monday through Friday O Europe call the Kodak Digital Imaging Support C
21. KODAK EASYSHARE DX4900 Zoom Digital Camera 9 e User s Guide Visit Kodak on the World Wide Web at www kodak com ES Eastman Kodak Company 343 State Street Rochester New York 14650 Eastman Kodak Company 2002 Kodak EasyShare and Ektanar are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company Eastman Kodak Company is an authorized licensee of the CompactFlash and CF logo trademarks P N 6B5921 Product Overview gt Front View 1 Shutter button 5 Light sensor 2 Flash unit 6 Self Timer light 3 Viewfinder lens 7 On Off switch 4 Lens built in cover 8 USB connector Video out not shown door Bottom View 1 Camera Dock connector door 4 Eject button open COMPACTFLASH card 2 Camera Dock connector 5 Battery door 3 USB Video out connectors 6 Tripod mount socket d Product Overview Top Back View 1 Viewfinder 6 Wrist strap post 2 Status display 7 COMPACTFLASH 3 Buttons card door 4 Flash 8 Menu button 9 Select button Close up Distant S P 10 Four way arrow button Self Timer Zoom button W and T 4 Mode dial see below 11 LCD screen 5 Card access light 12 Viewfinder light Mode Dial Turn the Mode dial to select Capture take pictures Review display pictures on the LCD screen amp Setup customize settings Product Overview gt Status Display The Status Display is located on the top of the camera The icons displayed indicate the camera features and settings
22. Pictures remaining Picture does not take up The camera is operating number does not sufficient space to normally Continue taking decrease after decrease the picture _ pictures taking a picture remaining number Picture is not clear The lens is dirty Clean the lens page 80 Subject too close when Move so there is at least 1 6 taking picture ft 0 5 m between the camera and the subject Or use the Close Up setting page 17 Subject or the camera Hold the camera steady moved while the picture while taking the picture was taken The subject is too far Move so there is no more away for the flash to be than 7 5 ft 2 3 m between effective the camera and the subject Slide show does Video Out setting is Adjust the camera Video Out not run on external incorrect setting NTSC or PAL video device page 46 External device is set _ Refer to the external device incorrectly user s guide 65 d Chapter 9 Camera Status and Messages Camera Viewfinder Light Light Status Cause Solution Viewfinder light blinks Error state See LCD screen message red Viewfinder light glows Card is full Transfer pictures to your steady red computer page 50 delete pictures from the card page 34 or insert a card with available memory No card in camera Insert a card with available memory Viewfinder light blinks Insufficient buffer Wait
23. Select Press the 4 gt arrow buttons to move Date amp Time through the fields Press the A w arrow ee buttons to adjust the date and time settings ETJ 0 Press Select to accept the changes 20 46 Set Year d Chapter 1 Mode Dial Settings and Menus Use the Mode dial to access three ways to use your camera Capture J take pictures and change picture taking options Review D view and work with your pictures on the LCD screen Setup R customize your camera functions To access the Capture mode menus 1 Turn the Mode dial to Capture E 2 Press the Menu button 3 Use the a v arrow buttons to scroll through the menus and submenus 4 Press the Select button Menu Exposure Compensation Sharpness page 21 E page 26 White Balance ISO Speed page 22 page 27 Color Mode Shutter Speed page 23 page 28 Quality Date and Time page 24 Stamp page 29 Exposure Metering page 25 Chapter 1 D Review Menus To access the Review mode menus 1 Turn the Mode dial to Review EA Press the Menu button 2 S Use the a v arrow buttons to scroll through the menus and submenus 4 Press the Select button Menu Menu Magnify Slide Show P page 33 page 36 Delete Print Order w page 34 i from card only page 37 Protect Picture Info page 35 ED page 38 d Chapter 1 Setup Menus Menu z Power Save ji page 43 Digital Zoom Rg
24. Shutter button half way to lock the auto focus and exposure for all the pictures in the sequence 2 Press and hold the Shutter button all the way down to take the pictures The camera takes 12 pictures in quick succession while the Shutter button is held down It stops taking pictures when the Shutter button is released or when the card is full Chapter 2 Shooting Distant and Close Up Pictures Use the Close Up Distant 4 4 button to take pictures of scenes that are either very close or very far away To choose the setting 1 Set the Mode dial to Capture E 2 Press the Close Up Distant aM button repeatedly until the appropriate icon appears in the Status Display on top of the camera Press the Shutter button half way to lock the auto focus and exposure 4 Press the Shutter button all the way down to take the picture Close Up Pictures Use the Close Up setting 4 to gain sharpness and detail in pictures at close range When the Close Up setting is selected Preview is turned on and the camera automatically sets the focus distance depending on the zoom position Zoom position Close Up focus distance Wide Angle 2 8 to 27 6 inches 70 to 700 mm Telephoto 9 8 to 27 6 inches 250 to 700 mm Distant Pictures Use the Distant setting aA to gain maximum sharpness of far away scenes With this setting the camera uses a fixed infinite focus d Chapter 2 Using Zoom Your camera offers optical and di
25. amera Connection Software KODAK Camera Connection Software displays the camera as a removable drive on your computer Access the pictures in your camera as you would the contents of any removable drive to transfer copy move rename or delete the pictures For more information see Transferring Your Pictures Manually on page 52 41 d Chapter 5 Computer System Requirements For acceptable picture transfer and editing we recommend the following minimum requirements WINDOWS Based System Requirements O Personal computer designed for WINDOWS 98 98SE ME 2000 or XP O 200 MHz processor O RAM 48 MB minimum 96 MB recommended for WINDOWS 98 98SE ME 64 MB minimum 128 MB recommended for WINDOWS 2000 XP O 270 MB of available hard disk space O CD ROM drive O Available USB port O Color monitor with a minimum resolution of 800 x 600 pixels High Color 16 bit or True Color 24 bit recommended MACINTOSH System Requirements O PowerPC based MACINTOSH computer O MACINTOSH OS 8 6 9 x X O 64 MB of available RAM O 100 MB of available hard disk space O CD ROM drive Q Built in USB port or COMPACTFLASH card reader O Color monitor with a minimum resolution of 800 x 600 pixels thousands or millions of colors recommended 42 6 Personalizing Your Camera Use Setup g4 on the Mode dial to customize the camera settings according to your personal preferences Selecting a Power Save Setting The Power Save feature
26. ard 1 Turn the Mode dial to Review J and press Menu 2 Press an lt gt arrow button to display the picture you want to protect 3 Highlight the Protect menu ze then press Select 4 Press Select to protect the picture The Protect icon appears in the LCD screen with the protected picture 5 Press Select again to remove picture protection 6 Press Menu to exit the Menu screen 35 d Chapter 4 Running a Slide Show Use the slide show feature to automatically display your pictures on the camera LCD screen at a selectable interval rate You can also run a slide show on any video device that is equipped with a video input such as a television computer monitor or digital projector The slide show feature is not available when you have only one picture stored on the COMPACTFLASH Card NOTE The Slide Show feature is ideal for sharing pictures at a social function or at business meetings If you are running the slide show on an external video device plug the video cable in as follows O Plug the appropriate end of the video cable included with your camera into the video Video out out port on the camera Plug the other end port into the video in port on your external device television VCR computer monitor digital projector O Refer to your television or other device user s guide for details on video in setup 1 Turn the Mode dial to Review EJ and press Menu 2 Highlight the Slide Show menu then press Se
27. card 82 system requirements 94 Index MACINTOSH 42 WINDOWS 42 T taking pictures burst 16 close up 17 distant 17 general 13 menus 8 telephone support 72 telephoto zoom 18 television slide show 36 time placing on pictures 29 setting 7 timer shutter delay 20 tips battery guidelines 79 maintenance 80 ReadMe file 61 safety 80 transferring pictures to computer 49 50 52 60 tripod 60 use with long time exposure use with self timer 20 troubleshooting problems Index camera 63 before taking 15 camera communications 62 magnified 33 Camera Dock 68 on card 31 Camera Dock light 69 camera viewfinder light 66 wW card access light 66 web site Kodak 7 1 COMPACTFLASH Card 61 white balance 22 LCD messages 67 wide angle zoom 18 tungsten lighting adjusting for WINDOWS 22 installing software 39 turning camera on and off 5 system requirements 42 wrist strap attaching 2 U upgrading software firmware Z zoom using digital 18 batteries 79 digital setting 44 Camera Dock 55 optical 18 pictures on computer 49 v VCCI compliance 85 video out signal setting 46 viewfinder light status 66 viewing camera information 48 picture information 38 viewing picture after taking 14 31 95
28. cording to the instruction manual 85 e a A access light card 66 accessories 8 1 adjusting camera sounds 45 color mode 23 exposure compensation 21 exposure metering 25 ISO speed 27 picture quality 24 resolution compression 24 sharpness 26 white balance 22 attaching wrist strap 2 auto shutoff 6 automatic flash 19 powerdown 6 printing print orders 37 B backlit scenes 2 1 batteries charging Battery Pack 58 checking power level 6 extending battery life 79 Index guidelines 79 loading 3 loading Battery Pack 57 low or exhausted 6 59 63 replacement types 79 safety 80 tips 79 using power save 43 with Camera Dock 55 Battery Pack Camera Dock charging 58 installing 57 low or exhausted 59 beeps adjusting 45 oe amp white pictures taking burst 16 button distant close up 17 flash 19 self timer 20 c cables AC power 55 connecting Camera Dock 56 87 provided with camera 2 provided with Camera Dock USB 2 video 2 camera accessories 8 1 cleaning 80 connecting problems 62 information viewing 48 maintenance 80 original defaults resetting original factory defaults 77 package contents 2 problems 63 safety 80 specifications 75 turning on and off 5 Camera Connection Software about 41 online help 52 transferring pictures 52 Camera Dock charging Battery Pack 58 installing insert 56 loading camera 57 package contents 55 power connection 56 68 Index speci
29. ds and family Print print to your home printer make prints yourself at any KODAK Picture Maker or take your COMPACTFLASH Card to your local photo retailer for professional printing Have fun add special effects to your pictures fix red eye crop rotate and much more MACINTOSH OS X users see the note on page 40 before installing the KODAK Software d Chapter 1 Camera Package Contents Your camera is packaged with the following items Camera Wrist strap KODAK COMPACTFLASH Card USB cable Video cable for viewing pictures on a television Dock insert KODAK Lithium Battery KCRV3 or equivalent not shown amp User s Guide or User s Guide CD Quick Start Guide and Software CD not shown The Dock insert is used to custom fit your camera to the KODAK EASYSHARE Camera Dock Your camera may have been packaged with a KODAK EASYSHARE Camera Dock In that case you received the KODAK EASYSHARE Ni MH Rechargeable Battery Pack For details on using the Camera Dock see page 55 You may purchase a Camera Dock separately at your Kodak retail dealer or by visiting our Web site at http Avww kodak com go easyshareaccessories Attaching the Wrist Strap i 1 Thread the short loop of the wrist strap NO akon through the wrist strap post 2 Thread the long end of the wrist strap through the short loop Pull until secure Chapter 1 D Loading the Batteries A KODAK Lithium Battery KCRV3 or 2 AA lit
30. e Self Timer button To cancel the Self Timer press the Self Timer button again 2 Place the camera on a flat steady surface or use a tripod 3 Compose the picture then press the Shutter button The Self Timer light located on the front of the camera turns on for 8 seconds then blinks for 2 additional seconds before the picture is taken The Self Timer is turned off when you turn off the camera or change the position of the Mode dial 20 a Customizing Picture taking Settings Use Capture on the Mode dial to customize your picture taking settings Setting Exposure Compensation Use the Exposure Compensation feature to control how much light is allowed into the camera You can adjust the exposure by plus or minus 2 stops in 1 2 stop increments NOTE This setting is ideal for controlling scenes in which the light source is behind the subject backlit or for correcting pictures that are too light or too dark 1 Turn the Mode dial to Capture O and press Menu 2 Highlight the Exposure Compensation menu Baa then press Select 3 Use the amp W arrows to select the Exposur Exposure Compensation setting you want to i Compensation use Q Ifyour pictures are too light decrease J 00 the exposure compensation value Q Ifyour pictures are too dark increase the exposure compensation value 4 Press Select to accept the change and return to the Menu screen 5 Press Menu to exit the Menu
31. e card Card File Naming Conventions O Pictures are named DCP_nnnn JPG and are numbered in the order in which they are taken The first picture is named DCP_0001 JPG the highest number allowed is DCP_9999 JPG O When a card contains a picture named DCP_9999 JPG in the DCIM 100K4900 folder subsequent pictures appear in a new folder DCIM 101K4900 beginning with picture DCP_0001 JPG O Even if you transfer pictures to the computer or delete pictures from the camera the camera continues to use consecutive numbers for all subsequent pictures For example if the last picture taken was DCP_0007 JPG and you delete it the next picture you take is named DCP_0008 JPG O When you insert a different card into your camera the next picture number is defined by incrementing the higher of the last picture taken by the camera or the highest existing picture number in the folder O Ifyou use the card in a camera other than the KODAK EASYSHARE DX4900 Zoom Digital Camera and that camera manufacturer adheres to this file structure standard the DCIM folder contains a folder named by that camera For more information refer to the documentation that accompanied that camera 83 d Chapter 11 Upgrading Your Software and Firmware Take advantage of the latest enhancements to your Kodak software and camera firmware Software refers to the applications included on the KODAK Picture Software CD Camera firmware is the internal software that runs o
32. eep them warm until you are ready to take pictures Do not discard cold batteries that do not work When they return to room temperature they may be usable 79 d Chapter 11 Tips Safety Maintenance O Always follow basic safety precautions Refer to the Important Safety Instructions booklet packed with your camera O Do not allow any chemicals such as suntan lotion to come into contact with the painted surface of the camera O If the camera has been subjected to inclement weather or you suspect water has gotten inside the camera turn off the camera and remove the battery and card Allow all components to air dry for at least 24 hours before using the camera again O Clean the lens and back LCD screen 1 Blow gently on the lens or LCD screen to remove dust and dirt 2 Moisten the lens or LCD screen by breathing lightly on it 3 Wipe the lens or LCD screen gently with a soft lint free cloth or an untreated lens cleaning tissue Do not use cleaning solutions unless they are designed specifically for camera lenses Do not wipe the camera lens or LCD screen with chemically treated eyeglass lens tissue It may scratch the lens O Clean the outside of the camera by wiping with a clean dry cloth Never use harsh or abrasive cleaners or organic solvents on the camera or any of its parts O Service agreements are available in some countries Please contact a dealer of Kodak products for more information 80 Chapter 11
33. entre toll number associated with your location or the U K toll line 44 0 131 458 6714 between the hours of 09 00 and 17 00 GMT CET Monday through Friday 72 Chapter 10 gt O Outside the U S and Canada calls are charged at National Rate Australia Austria Osterreich Belgium Belgique China Denmark Danmark Ireland Eire Finland Suomi France Germany Deutschland Greece Hong Kong Italy Italia Japan Korea Netherlands Nederland New Zealand Norway Norge Portugal Spain Espana Sweden Sverige Switzerland Schweiz Suisse Taiwan UK International Toll Line 1800 147 701 0179 567 357 02 713 1445 8008206027 3 848 71 30 01 407 3054 0800 1 17056 01 55 1740 77 069 5007 0035 0080044125605 800901514 02 696 33452 81 3 5644 5500 00798 631 0024 020 346 9372 0800 440 786 23 16 21 33 021 415 4125 91 749 76 53 08 587 704 21 01 838 53 51 0080861008 0870 2430270 44 131 4586714 International Toll Fax Number 44 131 4586962 73 gt 11 Appendix This appendix serves as a resource for technical information about your KODAK EASYSHARE DX4900 Zoom Digital Camera KODAK EASYSHARE Camera Dock COMPACTFLASH Cards batteries and available accessories Camera Specifications Camera Specifications Pixel Resolution 4 0 MP 2448 x 1632 High Compression also by Quality 3 1 MP 2136 x 1440 setting 2 2 MP 1800 x 1200 1 0 MP 1224 x 816 1 0 MP Burst 1
34. essseeesssee 72 TI SANDE HAIN orori nah AE eN i 75 Camera SPECIFICATIONS sssssssssisssrssssrrsssssersserssreerssreersseess 75 Camera Dock Specifications sssrin 77 Original Factory S ttingS CAMEFA essere 77 Power Save Camera Performance veces 78 USING Your BAG bErieSsccccit tesseicostettesescestbedecteagestiedcorsstuspetiess 79 Tips Safety MAINTENANCE wssssssessssssessessssessssnessessssessanees 20 Camera A cess rieSnnuia hae a eiiie 81 Picture Storage Capacitleg usersiusrarsiiiiairiesieii 62 Locating Pictures on a COMPACTFLASH Card 62 Card File Naming Conventions wives 63 Upgrading Your Software and Firmware 84 Regulatory Information wesc 84 viii 1 Getting Started What Can Do With My KODAK EASYSHARE DX4900 Zoom Digital Camera Take great pictures with 4 0 Megapixel resolution 3 in Capture mode use the default settings for easy point and shoot picture taking or get the images you want by adjusting the settings ISO levels white balance and more Review EJ in Review mode display your pictures on the LCD screen Keep only the ones you want magnify protect or run a slide show of all the pictures in your camera Set Up B in Setup mode customize your camera settings What Can Do With My Digital Pictures Install the software that is included on the KODAK Picture Software CD then Transfer automatically transfer your pictures to your computer Share e mail your pictures to frien
35. fications 77 transferring pictures 60 USB connection 56 using 55 Canadian compliance 85 capture mode dial 8 caring for your camera 80 center spot metering 25 center weighted metering 25 charging Battery Pack 58 cleaning camera lens 80 clock setting 7 close up scenes 17 color pictures taking 23 communication problems 62 COMPACTFLASH Card access light 66 file name conventions 83 file structure 82 formatting 47 inserting 4 problems 61 purchasing 8 1 removing 4 storage capacities 82 computer connecting camera 49 running a slide show 36 system requirements 42 transferring pictures to 49 using pictures on 49 connect camera with Camera Dock 50 with USB cable 49 connect Camera Dock 56 continuous digital zoom 44 copy pictures to computer 49 50 52 60 cover lens 5 customer support numbers 72 customizing settings camera setup 43 for picture taking 2 1 review 31 D date placing on pictures 29 setting 7 DCIM folder card 82 defaults original settings 77 resetting 48 deleting from card 34 last picture 14 Index protecting pictures from 35 digital pictures using 1 49 digital zoom 18 setting 44 display problems 63 displaying pictures on LCD screen 3 1 slide show 36 distant scenes 17 dock insert 2 56 docking camera 57 downloading pictures 49 50 52 60 E editing pictures 5 1 error messages 67 exposure adjusting compensation 2 1 long time 28 metering 25 F fax numbers support 7 1
36. ge 82 for how many pictures you can store on different size cards Quality Setting Name Resolution File Size approx in megapixels in pixels 4 0 MP default 2448 x 1632 1240 KB 4 0 MP High Compression 2448 x 1632 640 KB 3 1 MP 2136 x 1440 964 KB 2 2 MP 1800 x 1200 689 KB 1 0 MP 1224 x 816 341 KB 1 0 MP Burst 1224x816 341 KB each picture in series See page 16 for how to use the 1 0 MP Burst setting 24 Chapter 3 gt Setting Exposure Metering To ensure proper exposure your camera features three metering systems for measuring the amount of light entering the camera lens Multi Pattern Center Weighted and Center Spot metering 1 Turn the Mode dial to Capture O and press Menu 2 Highlight the Exposure Metering menu iQ then press Select 3 Highlight the Exposure Metering setting you want to use MULTI PATTERN default evaluates the lighting conditions in the entire scene to give an even picture exposure Ideal for general picture taking CENTER WEIGHTED evaluates the lighting conditions of the subject centered in the viewfinder Ideal for backlit subjects CENTER SPOT similar to Center Weighted except the metering is concentrated on a smaller area of the subject centered in the viewfinder Ideal when an exact exposure of a specific area in the picture is needed 4 Press Select to accept the change and return to the Menu screen 5 Press Menu to exit t
37. gital zoom features Use optical zoom to get up to two times closer 2X to your subject Then to get even closer use digital zoom for an additional 3X In optical zoom the camera lens extends or retracts as you push the zoom buttons When you turn on the camera the lens extends toward the W position Digital zoom is accomplished with camera image processing the lens does not move Preview is required for digital zoom Using Optical Zoom Zoom 1 Set the Mode dial to Capture 2 Z buttons 2 Activate optical zoom Push T Telephoto on the 4 way arrow button to get closer to your subject Push W Wide Angle to get farther away Press the Shutter button all the way down to take the picture UA Using Digital Zoom To get even closer activate digital zoom 1 Set the Mode dial to Capture 2 and press Select to turn on Preview 2 Push T Telephoto on the 4 way arrow button to its farthest position the limit of optical zoom Release the button then press it again towards T See page 44 for different digital zoom options The LCD screen displays the zoomed image and the magnification level as it changes 3 Press the Shutter button all the way down to take the picture NOTE You may notice a decrease in printed image quality when using digital zoom Digital zoom is automatically turned off when the camera state changes turn off Preview move the Mode dial turn off the camera or when the camera automatically powers off Cha
38. he LCD instead of the viewfinder to frame your picture NOTE Preview is required when you are using digital zooming page 18 1 Press the Select button The LCD displays a live image and icons for the activated camera settings 2 Center the subject on the LCD 5 Press the Shutter button half way to lock the auto focus and exposure The current aperture value and shutter speed are displayed 4 Press the Shutter button completely down to take the picture IMPORTANT Preview quickly consumes battery power The flash may also take slightly longer to charge when you use Preview aperture shutter speed digital zoom d Chapter 2 Shooting a Burst Series of Pictures The Burst feature allows you to take up to 12 pictures in quick succession When you shoot with the Burst feature the Flash and the Self Timer features are disabled Burst is available in the Picture Quality menu page 24 NOTE Burst is ideal for taking pictures of sporting events or for recording moving objects Turn On Burst 1 Turn the Mode dial to Capture 2 and Qu ality press Menu Highlight the Quality menu Eff then press Select Highlight the 1 0 MP Burst setting Press Select to return to the Menu screen Press Menu to exit the Menu screen NOTE When you turn off the camera the 1 0 MP Burst setting reverts to 1 0 MP this is unlike the other Quality settings which remain ako N Take a Burst Series of Pictures 1 Press the
39. he Menu screen This setting remains until you change it unless Reset User Settings is set to Yes see page 48 25 d Chapter 5 Setting Picture Sharpness Use the Sharpness setting to highlight or blend the edges of the subject in pictures 1 Turn the Mode dial to Capture O and press Menu 2 Highlight the Sharpness menu gg then press Select 3 Highlight the Sharpness setting you want to Sharpness pa SHARP increases contrast on the edges of the image Ideal for improved image clarity or if you later want to crop or cut out specific areas in the picture STANDARD default use when no special effect is needed Ideal for everyday pictures SOFI softens the edges of the image creating a soft focus effect Ideal for portraits 4 Press Select to accept the change and return to the Menu screen 5 Press Menu to exit the Menu screen This setting remains until you change it unless Reset User Settings is set to Yes see page 48 26 Chapter 3 Setting the ISO Speed The ISO setting controls the camera s sensitivity to light Use a lower ISO setting in brightly lit scenes use a higher ISO setting for low light scenes 1 Turn the Mode dial to Capture O and press Menu 2 Highlight the ISO Speed menu EJ then press Select 3 Highlight the ISO Speed setting you want to use AUTO default the camera automatically sets an ISO speed based on scene brightness Ideal for general pictu
40. he dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for additional suggestions Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment 84 Chapter 11 Where shielded interface cables have been provided with the product or specified additional components or accessories elsewhere defined to be used with the installation of the product they must be used in order to ensure compliance with FCC regulation Canadian DOC Statement DOC Class B Compliance This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications Observation des normes Class B Le pr sent appareil num rique n met pas de bruits radio lectriques d passant les limites applicables aux appareils num riques de la Classe B prescrites dans les r glements sur le brouillage radio lectrique dict s par le Minist re des Communications du Canada VCCI Class B ITE SASHES VCC OR COPS SERA CEATSCe STATUE Ta VRE RISE L T CHEAHUET ALTFEL e translation This is a Class B product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference from Information Technology Equipment VCCI If this is used near a radio or television receiver in a domestic environment it may cause radio interference Install and use the equipment ac
41. hium batteries are included with your camera To load the batteries 1 Turn off the camera 2 On the bottom of the camera slide the battery door in the direction of the arrow then lift to open 3 Insert the batteries as shown below 4 Close the battery door Insert a KCRV3 lithium battery Insert 2 AA batteries IMPORTANT BATTERY INFORMATION See page 79 for the types of batteries you can use in your camera For acceptable battery life and to make sure your camera operates dependably do not use alkaline batteries Your camera may have been packaged with a KODAK EASYSHARE Camera Dock In that case you received the KODAK EASYSHARE Ni MH Rechargeable Battery Pack For details on charging and loading the Battery Pack see page 57 d Chapter 1 Inserting a COMPACTFLASH Card Think of KODAK COMPACTFLASH Cards as reusable film or removable computer memory that provides easy picture storage and transfer See page 82 for card storage capacities Card To insert a card access light 1 Turn off the camera 2 Slide the card door in the direction of the arrow on the door then pivot open 3 Hold the card so the connection end is pointed into the camera and the raised lip faces the back of the camera Raised lip 4 Slide the card into the card slot then push to seat the connector Close the door Card door d CAUTION The card can only be inserted one way into the camera Do not force the card It may damage
42. icture is too dark Flash is not on or did not Turn on the flash page 19 function The subject is too far away for the flash to have an effect Move closer to your subject no farther than 7 5 ft 2 3 m in Telephoto no farther than 10 5 ft 3 2 m in Wide Angle The subject is in front of a bright light backlit Change your position so the light is not behind the subject when a card is inserted or when the card was inserted or removed Camera does not Battery is not properly Remove and reinstall the turn on installed batteries page 3 Battery is not charged Replace or recharge the batteries page 3 Camera freezes up Camera detects an error Turn the camera off then back on Make sure the camera is turned off before removed inserting or removing a card Picture is too light The flash is not needed Change to Auto flash or turn flash off page 19 The subject is too close when the flash was used Move so there is at least 1 6 ft 0 5 m between the camera and the subject The light sensor is covered Hold the camera so your hands or other objects do not cover the light sensor 64 Chapter 9 gt Camera Problem Cause Solution Stored pictures are The card was removed Make sure the card access damaged when the card access _ light is not blinking before light was blinking removing the card
43. ill not function if installed on MACINTOSH OS X The MACINTOSH OS X image capture application automatically launches when the camera is connected to the computer with the USB cable or the KODAK EASYSHARE Camera Dock Optional install KODAK Picture Software You may wish to install KODAK Picture Software for picture viewing editing and sharing KODAK Picture Software installs and runs with MACINTOSH OS X in Classic mode MACINTOSH OS X Classic Mode launches OS 9 and runs the application in that environment OS 9 launches automatically when KODAK Picture Software is opened 40 Chapter 5 Software Included With Your Camera The KODAK Picture Software CD contains the following applications that let you access transfer and have fun with your digital pictures Your CD may contain additional software not described here For detailed information on using the applications refer to the online help supplied with each application KODAK Picture Transfer Software Automatically transfer your pictures from the camera to the computer and organize and rename your picture files See page 50 for more information KODAK Picture Software After you have transferred your pictures to your computer use KODAK Picture Software to O View and share your pictures Q Add special effects make a custom slide show fix red eye crop and rotate and much more O Print to your personal printer O E mail your pictures to friends and family KODAK C
44. is designed to balance battery consumption with camera performance See page 78 for how the settings affect camera performance 1 Turn the Mode dial to Setup RR 2 Highlight the Power Save menu fi then press Select 3 Highlight the Power Save setting you want to Power Save Use OFF camera performance has priority over battery consumption Ideal when battery life is not a primary concern STANDARD default battery consumption and camera performance are optimized equally Ideal for everyday shooting ON battery life has priority over camera performance Ideal when you have only one battery or one set of batteries available 4 Press Select This setting remains until you change it 45 d Chapter 6 Setting Digital Zoom Behavior Digital zoom provides three times 3X magnification beyond the optical zoom You can specify how the digital zoom feature behaves when you push Telephoto T on the 4 way arrow button beyond the limit of optical zoom See page 18 for how to use digital zoom 1 Turn the Mode dial to Setup g4 2 Highlight the Digital Zoom menu 2 then press Select 3 Highlight the Digital Zoom setting you want to use CONTINUOUS zooms directly from optical TelePhoto to digital zoom without stopping Ideal for fast transition from optical to digital zoom PAUSE default zoom stops between the limit of optical zoom 2X and the beginning of digital zoom To use the Pause setting push Telephoto T
45. ize pictures at one time NOTE This is ideal for sharing pictures on the camera with friends or for verifying your pictures before you transfer or print them Viewing Pictures in Full Size 1 Turn the Mode dial to Review J The last picture taken is displayed in the LCD screen with the frame number and the following icons if activated Index Print Print Order and Protect 2 Use the 4 way arrow button to scroll through the pictures gt T forward QW backward first picture w last picture 51 d Chapter 4 Viewing Pictures With the Filmstrip 4 gt 1 Turn the Mode dial to Review EY then press Menu to display the Filmstrip 2 Press the gt arrow buttons to scroll through the Filmstrip To continuously scroll press and hold an arrow button For fast scrolling through the memory bar press Select while holding an arrow button When you release the arrow button the LCD screen is refreshed with the new current picture The dark section of the memory bar represents the part of the card that is full The needle locator shows the position of the Needle locator picture on the card Press Menu to exit the Filmstrip 32 Chapter 4 gt Magnifying Pictures Use the Magnify feature to zoom in on specific parts of a picture With this feature you can magnify at two or four times the normal magnification level NOTE This feature is ideal for checking detail and verifying sharp focus on your pictures
46. lect Press Select to display the Slide Show Slide Show Interval screen MONEN Use the w buttons to select how long each picture is displayed on the LCD screen 5 99 seconds Press Select to start the slide show Press Select again to cancel the Slide Show Seconds 36 Chapter 4 gt Selecting Pictures for Automatic Printing Use the Print Order feature to select specific pictures and print quantities to be printed automatically to a KODAK Personal Picture Maker or other direct print enabled printer NOTE This feature saves time when printing When you put the COMPACTFLASH Card into a print order enabled printer only the images you marked are printed 1 Turn the Mode dial to Review EY and press Menu 2 Press an 4 arrow button to display the picture you want to select for printing 3 Highlight the Print Order menu 4 then press Select 4 Highlight the Print Order setting you want to Print Order use CANCEL PRINT ORDER cancels the entire print order from the card INDEX PRINT orders a print containing a thumbnail image of each picture on the card CURRENT PICTURE orders the currently selected picture EXIT rteturns you to the Main screen ALL PICTURES selects all the pictures on the card The filmstrip appears at the bottom of the LCD screen to remind you that all pictures are affected 37 d Chapter 4 5 Ifyou selected Cancel Print Order or Index Print a screen appears that asks you to
47. menu p then press Select 3 Highlight the Color Mode setting you want to Color Mode pie COLOR default for color pictures Fai COLOR ai BLACK amp WHITE for black and white tal pictures SEPIA gives pictures a reddish brown cast Ideal for creating an antique look When Black amp White or Sepia is selected the GW icon appears in the Status Display 4 Press Select to accept the change and return to the Menu screen 5 Press Menu to exit the Menu screen This setting remains until you change it unless Reset User Settings is set to Yes see page 48 25 d Chapter 5 Setting the Picture Quality Use the Quality setting to select a picture resolution 1 Turn the Mode dial to Capture O and press Menu 2 Highlight the Quality menu iy then press Select QUST 3 Highlight the Quality setting you want to use Quality 4 0 MP is the highest resolution 1 0 MP is the lowest See the table below for details 4 Press Select to accept the change and return to the Menu screen 5 Press Menu to exit the Menu screen This setting remains until you change it Higher resolutions produce more detailed images and larger file sizes great for photo quality prints but take up more space on the COMPACTFLASH Card and may take longer to transmit by e mail Lower resolutions produce less detailed images and smaller file sizes they look great on screen take up less space on the card and transmit quickly by e mail See pa
48. modes capture 8 review 9 setup 10 monitor requirements 42 running a slide show 36 multi pattern metering 25 N navigating menus 1 NTSC setting video out 46 0 optical zoom 18 OS X MACINTOSH 40 overview camera 1 ii camera menus 8 status display iii P package contents camera 2 Camera Dock 55 PAL setting video out 46 21 pause digital zoom 44 personalizing camera 43 photo paper purchasing 8 1 Picture Software about 41 editing pictures 5 1 Picture Transfer Software about 41 online help 51 transferring pictures 50 pictures black amp white 23 color 23 customizing settings 2 1 deleting 34 editing 51 file naming 83 information viewing 38 locating on card 83 locating on computer 50 magnifying 33 printing 53 protecting 35 quality adjusting 24 reviewing 31 selecting for printing 37 sepia 23 sharpness setting 26 storage capacity 82 92 Index taking 13 transferring manually 52 transferring to computer 49 50 60 using on computer 49 51 viewing 3 1 power Camera Dock 56 checking batteries 6 turning camera on 5 power save setting 43 powerdown automatic 6 preview pictures 15 print orders automatic printing printing automatic print orders 37 from a card 53 from Picture Software 53 index prints 37 protecting pictures 35 Q quality settings picture capacity 82 quality setting 24 R RAM requirements 42 ReadMe file 61 red eye flash 19 regulatory i
49. n the camera To download the latest versions of software and firmware go to http www kodak com go 4900Downloads Regulatory Information FCC Compliance and Advisory This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed or used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures 1 reorient or relocate the receiving antenna 2 increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver 3 connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected 4 consult t
50. nformation 84 85 replacement batteries types 79 requirements MACINTOSH system 42 WINDOWS based system 42 resolution setting 24 review mode dial 9 reviewing pictures 3 1 deleting 34 for printing 37 magnifying 33 menus on LCD 31 picture information 38 protecting 35 slide show 36 running slide show 36 S safety 80 selecting menus and options 1 1 self timer 20 sepia pictures taking 23 series of pictures 16 service and support fax numbers 7 1 Kodak web site 7 1 Index telephone numbers 72 setting clock 7 date and time on pictures 29 digital zoom 44 exposure metering 25 flash 19 ISO speed 27 language 46 mode dial menus 8 original camera defaults 48 picture quality 24 picture sharpness 26 power save 43 resolution compression 24 shutter speed 28 video out signal 46 Settings camera setup 43 picture taking 2 1 review 31 setup customizing settings 43 mode dial 10 sharpness setting 26 shutoff auto 6 shutter problems 63 93 self timer delay 20 shutter speed setting 28 sleep mode 6 slide show problems 65 running 36 software getting help 71 included with camera 41 installing 39 installing on MAC OS X 40 KODAK Camera Connection 41 KODAK Picture 41 KODAK Picture Transfer 41 upgrading 84 specifications camera 75 Camera Dock 77 MACINTOSH system 42 WINDOWS based system 42 status display battery symbol 6 overview ili status light card access 66 storage capacity memory 82 System folder
51. nsfer radio button then click Transfer Automatic Transfer copies all the pictures from the picture storage location to your computer using the current settings O Or select the Guided Transfer radio button then click Transfer Guided Transfer lets you review each picture give it a name and select a destination folder on your computer Turning Off KODAK Picture Software Auto start If you do not want Picture Transfer Software and Picture Software to start automatically you can bypass the auto start feature For this and other detailed information on using Picture Transfer Software refer to the online help On a WINDOWS based computer tright click the Picture Transfer icon on the taskbar then select Help On a MACINTOSH computer click the Help icon in the application window Working With Your Pictures When your pictures are transferred Picture Transfer Software closes and KODAK Picture Software opens With KODAK Picture Software you can O Add special effects to your pictures fix red eye crop and rotate O Print to your personal printer O E mail pictures to family and friends Refer to the KODAK Picture Software online help for details on using the software 51 d Chapter 7 Transferring Your Pictures Manually KODAK Camera Connection Software lets you directly access the pictures in your camera and allows you to display and browse thumbnails of your pictures copy all or selected pictures to your com
52. omputer when you install the software Doing so causes the software to load incorrectly 1 Before you begin close all software applications running on your computer 2 Place the KODAK Picture Software CD into the CD ROM drive 3 Install the software On a WINDOWS based computer usually the first install window automatically appears If it does not choose Run from the Start menu and type the drive letter that contains the CD followed by setup exe For example d setup exe On a MACINTOSH computer click Continue on the install window that automatically appears 4 Follow the on screen instructions to install the software If prompted restart the computer when the installation is complete To install all applications on the CD select Typical when prompted To choose the applications you wish to install select Custom when prompted See page 41 for a description of the applications that are included on the CD 39 d Chapter 5 NOTE Take a few minutes to electronically register your camera and software when you are prompted to do so You must be connected to your Internet service provider to register electronically Note to MACINTOSH OS X Users Do not install KODAK Camera Connection Software or Picture Transfer Software MACINTOSH OS X ships with an image capture application that provides the functionality of both the KODAK Camera Connection Software and KODAK Picture Transfer Software These two applications are unnecessary and w
53. on the 4 way arrow button to its farthest position the limit of optical zoom Release the button then press it again towards T NONE disables digital zoom 4 Press Select This setting remains until you change it 44 Chapter 6 Adjusting the Camera Sounds The camera provides sounds beeps to let you know when certain functions are being performed You can set the camera to make sounds for most functions for selected functions or to make no sounds at all NOTE Set the Camera Sounds to OFF when taking pictures at events that require a quiet environment for example a wedding or a play 1 Turn the Mode dial to Setup g4 a 2 Highlight the Camera Sounds menu wok then press Select z 3 Highlight the Camera Sounds setting you Camera want to use OFF provides no camera sounds SELECTED ON default provides camera sounds only when the Shutter button is pressed or for camera warnings ALL ON provides camera sounds whenever possible for most functions 4 Press Select This setting remains until you change it 45 d Chapter 6 Setting Video Out The Video Out feature allows you to match the camera video out signal to the standard applicable in your area 1 Turn the Mode dial to Setup B 2 Highlight the Video Out menu 3 Highlight the Video Out setting you want to use NTSC default standard used in most countries except Europe The United States and Japan use NTSC PAL EUROPE standard
54. pears in the sae Status Display If no symbol appears your as 0 0 At battery is fully charged al Vaal Vast gW Low _4 batteries soon need to be replaced or recharged Exhausted blinking C batteries are too weak to power the camera Replace or recharge the batteries For guidelines on battery usage see page 79 Automatic Powerdown Saves Batteries The automatic powerdown feature helps extend battery life by turning off the camera when it has been inactive no buttons pushed and no pictures taken for the given time period For details on the Power Save feature see page 43 Automatic _ Activated Camera Behavior To reactivate Powerdown after camera Power Save off 5 minutes All camera circuits turn off Turn the power switch Standard The lens cover remains Off then back on P 5 imi open with the lens ower Save on 1 minute retracted Camera in 10 Not applicable Camera Dock minutes page 58 Chapter 1 D Setting the Clock The camera has a built in clock that maintains the date and time in a 24 hour format If the battery is removed from the camera for an extended period of time or is exhausted you may need to reset the clock NOTE It is important to set the correct date and time if you want to imprint the date on your pictures page 29 With the camera turned on turn the Mode dial to Setup B Highlight the Date amp Time R menu then press
55. pter 2 D Using the Flash When you take pictures at night indoors or outdoors in heavy shadows your pictures may need flash The camera flash is effective at the following distances depending on your zoom position Zoom position at ISO 140 Effective flash distance from subject Wide Angle 1 6 to 10 5 feet 0 5 to 3 2 m Telephoto 1 6 to 7 5 feet 0 5 to 2 3 m O Press the Flash button repeatedly to scroll through the flash options O The flash icon that is displayed in the Status Display is the active option O The flash setting remains unless Reset User Settings is set to Yes see page 48 Auto Flash no icon flash fires when the lighting conditions require it Fill flash fires every time you take a picture regardless of the lighting conditions 5 Off tlash never fires Red eye flash fires once so the subject s eyes become accustomed to the flash then fires again when the picture is taken Ideal for pictures of people NOTE When you are shooting in low light conditions with the flash turned off the camera uses slow shutter speeds Take care to avoid camera shake Use a tripod or place the camera on a steady surface 19 d Chapter 2 Putting Yourself in the Picture The Self Timer creates a 10 second delay between the time you press the Shutter button and the time the picture is taken This setting is ideal when you want to include yourself in the picture 1 Press th
56. puter open a picture directly in third party applications delete pictures from a storage location format the COMPACTFLASH Card and view information on a selected picture Connect your camera to the computer page 49 and access your pictures as follows On a WINDOWS based Computer O When you connect your camera to the computer page 49 the camera appears in the My Computer window as a removable drive icon O Double click the camera icon in the My Computer window O The Camera window opens and displays the DCIM folder To see the picture files double click the DCIM folder then the 100K4900 folder On a MACINTOSH Computer O The card is displayed as an icon on the desktop O If the icon is not displayed turn off the camera and then turn it back on See page 83 for information on picture names and locations KODAK Camera Connection Software Online Help For detailed information on using Camera Connection Software refer to the online help On a WINDOWS computer right click the camera icon in the My Computer window then select Camera Help On a MACINTOSH system on the Finder menu bar choose Camera gt Camera Help 52 Chapter 7 gt Printing Your Pictures Choose your favorite method to enjoy long lasting prints of your digital pictures From KODAK Picture Software O Print to your home printer with KODAK Premium Picture Paper From a COMPACTFLASH Card O Use the Print Order feature page 37 to automa
57. r Web site at http www kodak com go 4900support Troubleshooting Camera COMPACTFLASH Card also called a memory card Problem Cause Solution The camera does not The card may not Purchase a certified recognize your card be COMPACTFLASH card COMPACTFLASH page 4 certified The card may be Reformat the card corrupt page 47 Caution Formatting erases all pictures from the card No card is Insert a card inserted in camera Camera freezes up Camera detects an Turn the camera off then back when a card is error when the jon inserted or removed card was inserted Make sure the camera is off when or removed inserting or removing a card el d Chapter 9 Camera Communications Problem Cause Solution The computer There is a problem with Go to the online help for cannot the configuration of the KODAK Camera Connection communicate with USB port on your Software page 52 see the camera computer Getting Started Connect the Camera to Your Computer Or go to http www kodak com go 4900support Camera power is off Turn on the camera page 5 Some Advanced Power Management utilities on laptops can turn off ports to save battery life See the Power Management section of your laptop user s guide to disable this feature USB cable is not Connect cable to camera and securely connected computer ports page 49 Sof
58. re taking ISO 100 ideal for daylight pictures in bright sun when fine detail is needed Great for portraits or nature scenes ISO 200 ideal for cloudy overcast days Great when you need extra speed without sacrificing image quality ISO 400 ideal for dusk or night pictures when flash is prohibited great for pictures at sporting events when you need to stop the action and excellent for indoor shots with or without flash When any setting except Auto is selected the icon appears in the Status Display 4 Press Select to accept the change and return to the Menu screen 5 Press Menu to exit the Menu screen This setting remains until you change it unless Reset User Settings is set to Yes see page 48 27 d Chapter 3 Setting the Shutter Speed Use the Auto setting and let the camera automatically set the shutter speed Or choose a shutter speed from 0 7 to 16 seconds for longer exposures when taking pictures in low light conditions without flash 1 Turn the Mode dial to Capture O and press Menu 2 Highlight the Shutter Speed menu then press Select 3 Highlight the Shutter Speed setting you want to use AUTO default camera sets the shutter speed based on available lighting conditions 0 7 to 16 seconds use a tripod to avoid camera shake If you select a shutter speed from 0 7 to 16 seconds the Long Time exposure icon appears in the Status Display 4 Press Select to accept the change
59. ring Pictures To transfer pictures from your camera to your computer 1 1 Place the camera in the Camera Dock Connect 2 Push the Connect button O The Camera Dock light blinks green while the connection to the computer is active O If installed KODAK Picture Transfer Software automatically opens on your computer and your pictures are transferred You can also transfer your pictures manually while the green light is blinking See page 52 O Then KODAK Picture Software opens so you can work with your pictures on your computer For further details see Chapter 7 Using Pictures on Your Computer NOTE When your pictures are transferred leave the camera in the Camera Dock Ten minutes after the transfer is complete the Camera Dock begins to monitor battery power and then begins charging whenever necessary When Using a Tripod For stability when using a tripod remove the camera from the Camera Dock and connect the tripod directly to the camera rather than through the Camera Dock The camera tripod socket is located on the bottom of the camera 60 a 9 Troubleshooting Problems There may be times when you have questions about using your KODAK EASYSHARE DX4900 Zoom Digital Camera or KODAK EASYSHARE Camera Dock This chapter helps you find the answers quickly Additional technical information is available in the ReadMe file located on the KODAK Picture Software CD For updates to Troubleshooting information visit ou
60. s from your camera to your computer using either the provided USB cable or the KODAK EASYSHARE Camera Dock Connecting With the USB Cable 1 Plug the labeled ch end of the USB cable into the labeled USB port on your computer If the port is not labeled see your computer User s Guide 2 Plug the other end of the USB cable into the labeled USB port on the camera 3 Turn on the camera 49 d Chapter 7 ponnecting With the KODAK EASYSHARE Camera oc 1 Open the connection door on the bottom of the camera 2 Place the camera in the Camera Dock 3 Push the Connect button For more information see Chapter 8 Using the KODAK EASYSHARE Camera Dock NOTE You can also use a KODAK COMPACTELASH Card Reader Writer to transfer your pictures See your Kodak retail dealer or visit our Web site at http Avww kodak com go easyshareaccessories Transferring Your Pictures KODAK Picture Transfer Software automatically opens on your computer when you have connected as shown in the previous section Connecting to Your Computer Transferring on a WINDOWS based Computer O To transfer your pictures to the computer using current settings click Transfer Now Gi Your pictures are transferred to the following default location on your computer C Kodak Pictures O To change the default transfer options click Setup es before you click Transfer Now 50 Chapter 7 Transferring on a MACINTOSH Computer O Select the Automatic Tra
61. tically print from a card directly to a KODAK Personal Picture Maker or other direct print enabled printer O Take your card to your local photo retailer for printing O Make your own prints at any KODAK Picture Maker 53 Chapter amp DS Using the KODAK EASYSHARE Camera Dock The KODAK EASYSHARE Camera Dock Camera Dock makes it easier than ever to transfer your pictures to the computer In addition the Camera Dock is a rapid battery charger for the included KODAK EASYSHARE Ni MH Rechargeable Battery Pack and the Camera Dock supplies power to the camera To keep the Battery Pack charged and the camera always ready to take pictures store your camera in the Camera Dock whenever you are not using it NOTE A Dock insert packaged with all KODAK EASYSHARE Cameras is required to custom fit your camera into the Camera Dock If a KODAK EASYSHARE Camera Dock was not included with your camera you can purchase one as an accessory See your Kodak retail dealer or visit our Web site at http www kodak com go easyshareaccessories Camera Dock Package Contents The Camera Dock is packaged with the following items 1 KODAK EASYSHARE Camera Dock 4 2 2 AC power adapter Some AC adapters may be different from the one pictured 3 KODAK EASYSHARE Ni MH Rechargeable Battery Pack 4 Quick Start Guide not shown 55 d Chapter amp Installing the Dock Insert KODAK EASYSHARE Cameras are packaged with a Dock insert which is used
62. to custom fit the camera to the Camera Dock 1 Place the front tabs on the insert into the slots in the Camera Dock cavity 2 Fit the insert down into the cavity and snap the insert into place To order an insert for your camera contact Kodak Customer Support see page 72 Connecting the Camera Dock Connect the Camera Dock to your computer and to an external power source You will need the USB cable that is included with your camera and the AC adapter that is included with the Camera Dock Make sure your camera is not in the Camera Dock when you are connecting to external power and the computer 1 Plug the labeled Cis end of the USB cable into the labeled USB port on your computer S For details see your computer User s Guide ox 2 Plug the other end of the USB cable into the labeled USB connector on the back of the OE Camera Dock Sg 3 Plug the AC adapter into the back of the Camera Dock and into a power outlet Your AC Com may be different from the one pictured or may have additional plugs Use the plug that accommodates your type of power outlet Leave the Camera Dock connected to the computer for easy access when transferring pictures charging the Battery Pack and providing power to the camera 56 Chapter amp Installing the Battery Pack in the Camera 1 Open the battery door on the bottom of the camera 2 Install the Battery Pack in the direction of the arrows as illustrated d CAUTION The Ba
63. ttery Pack can only be inserted into the camera in the orientation shown If the Battery Pack does not easily install reposition it and try again DO NOT FORCE IT Doing so can damage your camera 3 Close the battery door IMPORTANT The batteries in the Battery Pack are not charged when you receive it See page 58 for charging instructions Docking the Camera When you are ready to transfer your pictures from the camera to the computer or charge the Battery Pack place the camera in the Camera Dock 1 Turn off the camera 2 On the camera bottom slide the dock Tripod connection door until it clicks open socket Door Connector open 57 d Chapter amp 3 Place the camera in the Camera Dock and push down to seat the connectors the Dock locator pin fits into the camera tripod oc Connector socket The Camera Dock light glows green when the connectors are properly seated The camera is now powered by the Camera Dock instead of the camera batteries NOTE If the Battery Pack in the camera requires charging the Camera Dock light turns red after a few seconds and charging begins Charging the Battery Pack The batteries in the Battery Pack are not charged when you receive it 1 Turn off the camera 2 Make sure the Battery Pack is installed in the camera 3 Place the camera in the Camera Dock see page 57 O Charging begins after a few seconds O The Camera Dock light glows red while charging then glows
64. tware is not installed Install the software page 39 There are too many Disconnect your camera applications running on your computer from the computer Close all software applications reconnect your camera and try again 62 Chapter 9 gt Camera Problem Cause Solution Shutter button does Camera is not turned on Turn on the camera not work page 5 The camera is Wait until the light stops processing a picture the blinking before attempting viewfinder light is to take another picture blinking The card is full Transfer pictures to your computer page 50 delete pictures from the card page 34 or insert a card with available memory Batteries do not hold a charge low Ni MH batteries may not charge to full capacity Repeat the charging cycle until the combined charge battery icon the first time they are _ time is 2 hours page 59 appears even charged or after a long though the Battery period of non use Pack has been charged in the Camera Dock Part of the picture Something was blocking Keep hands fingers or other is missing the lens when the objects away from the lens picture was taken when taking pictures Your eye or the picture was not centered correctly in the viewfinder Leave space around subject when centering picture in viewfinder 63 d Chapter 9 Camera Problem Cause Solution P
65. unn n eusdtucteanatvalvedeas 9 Putting Yourself in the PiCtUrE sssssssssssssssssssssssssrsrssrssenses 20 Mo 3 Customizing Picture taking Settings veces 21 Setting Exposure COMPENSATION weeseesccsscereeesseeeseneeesenee 21 Setting White Balance ssssssesssssessssessssssaesssseeseserasesenaessueeeees 22 Sebtinga Color Modeni lu decccesivtedevstssvevtcetsessedeederanledtestess 25 Setting the Picture Quality sssssssssssssesssscssssssssssscsesssssnsseceee 24 Setting Expos re Metering iieii 25 DEtLING Picture DHAPPNESS miunadninira 26 Setting The ISO Speedie itih 27 DELLING ThE Shutter Spe d assioni 28 Placing the Date on Pictures s sssissssrrisssrisesrsrerssrrrrsseeree 29 A gt REVIEWING Your Pictures iccesecstsctseceisscvssubeessecrssadbieceaees 51 Viewing Pictures in Full SIZ cscs ot Viewing Pictures With the Filmstrip occ 32 MaQnifYing PICTUPES wicca 33 D leting Pictu ies ceccedseecleccessscvsscsedtsstestenvartessdisaevatiaisaserads 34 Protecting FIGDUPES vaciiecccantccssestessvssnssvocessveseanencesvensteateatentevees 35 RUMMING A Slide SHOW 36 Selecting Pictures for Automatic Printing ccs 37 Viewing Picture Information wuss 38 5 Installing The SoftWare wisest 39 INStall ChE Softwa b nira asenna 39 Software Included With Your Camera 4 Computer System Requirements ss ssssssiissssssrrsssseserees 42 vi Personalizing Your Camera wees reneees Selecting a Power Save Setting wees Setting Digital ZOOM Behavior
66. w Loops 1 loop 5 loops Unlimited Simultaneous LCD Television display No No Ye Automatic QuickView Yes Yes Yes 76 Chapter 11 D Using Your Batteries O Replacement Types your camera can use the following battery types 2 1 5 volt AA lithium batteries 1 KODAK Lithium Battery KCRV3 1 KODAK EASYSHARE Ni MH Rechargeable Battery Pack rechargeable in the KODAK EASYSHARE Camera Dock 2 1 2 volt AA Nickel Metal Hydride Ni MH batteries rechargeable These batteries can be purchased by visiting our Web site at http Awww kodak com go easyshareaccessories For acceptable battery life and to make sure your camera operates dependably we do not recommend or support alkaline batteries O To lengthen battery life limit the following activities Using Preview using the LCD screen as the viewfinder see page 15 Reviewing your pictures on the LCD screen see page 31 Excessive use of the flash O NOT ALL BATTERIES ARE CREATED EQUAL Battery life depends significantly on battery age usage conditions type and brand Digital camera requirements are very demanding on batteries Not all batteries perform well under these challenging conditions For a comparison of different battery types refer to the Battery Option sheet that is included with your camera O Battery performance is reduced at temperatures below 41 F 5 C Carry spare batteries when using your camera in cold weather and k

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