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Kodak EasyShare
DX6490 zoom digital camera
User’s Guide
www.kodak.com
For interactive tutorials, www.kodak.com/go/howto
Eastman Kodak Company
343 State Street
Rochester, New York 14650
© Eastman Kodak Company, 2003
Kodak and EasyShare are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company.
All screen images are simulated.
P/N 6B8596
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Product Overview
Front View
1 Jog dial 5 Flip-up flash
2 Neck strap post 6 Self Timer/Video light
3 Shutter button 7 Lens
4 Microphone
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Product Overview
Back View
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Neck strap post
EVF/LCD toggle button
9 Joystick (Move );
OK button (Press);
3 EVF (electronic viewfinder) 10 Mode dial/On-Off switch
4 EVF eye sensors 11 Review button
5 Zoom (Wide Angle/Telephoto) 12 Menu button
6 Neck strap post 13 Delete button
7 Status button 14 On position, mode light
8 Share button 15 LCD screen (liquid crystal display)
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Product Overview
Side Views
1 Slot for optional SD/MMC card 2 External flash connector
3USB port
4 DC-In (5V)
5 A/V Out (for TV viewing)
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Product Overview
Top and Bottom Views
Top Bottom
1 Shutter button 8 Battery door
2 Speaker 9 Tripod socket/locator,
dock 6000
3 Flash button
4 Close-up/Landscape button 10 Dock connector
5 Self Timer/Burst button 11 Locator, dock 6000
6 Flip-up flash
7 Open flash button
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Table of Contents
1 Getting Started ...................................................................1
Install Software First................................................................1
Need This Guide in Larger Print?............................................1
Package Contents......................................................................2
Charging the Battery............................................................... 3
Loading the Battery................................................................. 4
Attaching the Neck Strap and Lens Cap.......................... 4
Turning On the Camera............................................................ 5
Setting the Date and Time .................................................... 6
Changing the Display, EVF or LCD.........................................7
Checking Camera and Picture Status................................ 8
Inserting an SD/MMC Card.................................................... 11
Choosing Internal Memory or SD/MMC Card................... 12
Important Battery Information...........................................14
2 Taking Pictures ................................................................. 17
Take a Picture ........................................................................... 17
Picture-Taking Modes.............................................................18
PASM Mode...............................................................................19
Shooting Close-Up and Landscape Pictures .................. 22
Using the Auto Focus Framing Marks..............................23
Quickview—Reviewing the Picture Just Taken ...............24
Using the Optical Zoom.........................................................25
Using the Advanced Digital Zoom......................................25
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Using the Flip-up Flash .........................................................26
Using an External Flash Unit...............................................28
Putting Yourself in the Picture...........................................29
Taking a Burst Series of Pictures .....................................30
Changing Optional Settings ................................................. 31
Setting Picture Quality.........................................................33
Setting White Balance in PASM Mode.............................34
Setting ISO Speed in PASM Mode....................................35
Setting Color Mode ............................................................... 36
Setting Exposure Metering in PASM Mode.................... 37
Setting Focus Zone in PASM Mode ..................................38
Setting Sharpness in PASM Mode ...................................39
Resetting Manual Settings to Defaults .........................40
Pre-tagging for Album Names ............................................. 41
Placing the Date on Pictures .............................................. 42
Setting the Orientation Sensor.........................................43
3 Taking Videos ................................................................... 45
Taking a Video...........................................................................45
Quickview—Reviewing the Video Just Taken...................46
Using the Optical Zoom.........................................................46
Changing Optional Video Settings..................................... 47
Eliminate Camera Noise During Recording...................... 47
Setting Video Length.............................................................48
Pre-tagging for Album Names ............................................49
Putting Yourself in the Video ..............................................50
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4 Reviewing Pictures and Videos .................................... 51
Viewing Single Pictures and Videos .....................................51
Playing a Video......................................................................... 52
Viewing Multiple Pictures and Videos ............................... 52
Deleting Pictures and Videos.............................................. 53
Changing Optional Review Settings .................................. 54
Magnifying Pictures ............................................................... 54
Protecting Pictures and Videos From Deletion............. 55
Tagging Pictures/Videos for Albums.................................56
Running a Slide Show .............................................................57
Displaying Pictures/Videos on a Television .....................58
Copying Pictures and Videos............................................... 59
Displaying Video Date............................................................60
Viewing Picture/Video Information .....................................60
Protecting the Lens During Review .................................... 61
5 Sharing Pictures and Videos ......................................63
When Can I Tag My Pictures and Videos?........................63
Tagging Pictures for Printing..............................................64
Tagging Pictures and Videos for Emailing.......................65
Tagging Pictures and Videos as Favorites .....................66
Need Help? ................................................................................66
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6 Customizing Your Camera Settings ........................ 67
To Access Setup Mode/Menus........................................... 67
Setup Menus ............................................................................67
Returning to the Previous Menu........................................ 68
Changing the Default Print Quantity............................... 68
Turning Off Quickview ............................................................ 68
Changing Advanced Digital Zoom...................................... 69
Turning Off the Shutter Sound ..........................................70
Turning Off the Mode Description...................................... 70
Setting Video Out.....................................................................71
Selecting a Language ..............................................................71
Formatting Internal Memory or Card ............................... 72
Viewing Camera Information ................................................ 73
7 Installing the Software ..................................................75
Windows OS-based System Requirements ................... 75
Mac OS X System Requirements.......................................76
Mac OS 8.6 and 9.x System Requirements ..................76
Install the Software................................................................77
8 Connecting Camera to Computer .............................. 79
Transferring Pictures With the USB Cable ..................... 79
Printing Pictures from Your Computer ........................... 80
Printing From an Optional SD/MMC Card...................... 80
Print With or Without a Computer.................................... 80
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9 Using the Camera Dock 6000 .................................... 81
Camera Dock 6000 Package Contents........................... 81
Installing the Custom Camera Insert............................... 82
Connecting the Camera Dock 6000 ................................83
Docking the Camera...............................................................84
Charging the Battery ............................................................85
Transferring Pictures With the Dock................................86
Reviewing Pictures and Videos............................................ 87
Troubleshooting—Camera Dock 6000 ........................... 87
Camera Dock 6000 Specifications..................................88
Using the AC Adapter to Power the Camera.................88
Earlier Cameras and Docks.................................................89
10 Troubleshooting .............................................................. 91
Camera Problems..................................................................... 91
Camera/Computer Communications.................................96
SD/MMC Cards and Internal Memory ..............................98
Camera Screen Messages ...................................................99
Mode Light Status ...............................................................102
11 Getting Help .................................................................. 105
Helpful Web Links ...................................................................105
Help in this Manual ...............................................................105
Software Help.........................................................................105
Telephone Customer Support ........................................... 106
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12 Appendix ......................................................................... 109
Camera Specifications........................................................ 109
Original Factory Settings ..................................................... 111
Upgrading Your Software and Firmware..........................112
Tips, Safety, Maintenance ...................................................113
Storage Capacities ................................................................114
Locating Pictures and Videos on a Card .........................115
Picture Naming Conventions ...............................................115
Power-Saving Features........................................................ 116
FCC Compliance and Advisory............................................. 117
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1Getting Started
Install Software First
Install the software from the Kodak EasyShare software CD before connecting
the camera (or camera dock) to the computer. Failure to do so may cause the
software to load incorrectly.
See the camera Start Here! guide or Installing the Software, page 75.
Need This Guide in Larger Print?
For a large print version of this User’s Guide:
1Visit www.kodak.com/go/dx6490support.
2Navigate to the Manuals section.
3Click View as PDF to open the User’s Guide.
4On a Windows OS-based computer or Mac OS 8.6 or 9.x:
!From the File menu, select Print.
!In the Print window, select Fit to Page.
On Mac OS X:
!From the File menu, select Page Setup.
!Change Scale to 200%.
5Print as usual.
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Chapter 1
Package Contents
Not shown: User’s Guide or User’s Guide CD, Quick Start Guide, Kodak
EasyShare software CD. Contents may change without notice.
* If your camera box includes a Kodak EasyShare camera dock 6000:
The custom insert (2*) is pre-installed in the camera dock, and the battery
charger (4*) is not included. See page 81 for additional contents.
1 Camera 5 USB cable
2* Custom insert (for camera dock and
printer dock 6000)
6 Audio/Video cable (for
viewing pictures on television)
3 Li-ion rechargeable battery, 1700 mAh 7 Lens cap
4* Battery charger, with plugs 8 Neck strap
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4*
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Chapter 1
Charging the Battery
The Li-Ion rechargeable battery requires charging before first use.
1Insert the battery into the charger.
2Insert the plug that matches your electrical
outlet.
3Plug the charger into the outlet.
The indicator light turns red. When the
indicator light turns green, remove the
battery and unplug the charger. Charging
takes approximately 3 hours.
For expected battery life, see page 14.
You can also charge the battery using the optional Kodak EasyShare printer
dock 6000 or the Kodak EasyShare camera dock 6000 (see page 81).
Purchase these and other accessories at a dealer of Kodak products or visit
www.kodak.com/go/accessories.
NOTE: If your camera is packaged with a Kodak EasyShare camera dock 6000,
the battery charger is not included. In that case, use the camera dock to
charge your battery (see Chapter 9, Using the Camera Dock 6000).
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Chapter 1
Loading the Battery
CAUTION:
Use only a Kodak EasyShare rechargeable Li-Ion battery.
See Important Battery Information, page 14.
1Make sure the Mode dial is turned to Off.
2Open the battery door.
3Orient the battery as shown, and push it in.
4Close the battery door.
Attaching the Neck Strap and Lens Cap
Neck Strap:
1Attach the metal rings on the ends of the
neck strap to the strap posts on each side of
the camera.
Lens Cap:
1Thread the lens cap strap through the neck
strap ring (closest to the lens side of the
camera).
2Thread the lens cap through the loop. Pull
until secure.
Use the lens cap to protect the lens when the
camera is not in use.
Contacts
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Chapter 1
Turning On the Camera
!To turn on the camera, rotate the Mode
dial.
Turn clockwise for still capture modes.
Turn counterclockwise for video mode.
The mode light blinks while the camera
performs a self-check, then glows when
the camera is ready to take pictures or
videos.
The EVF (electronic viewfinder) or the
LCD screen turns on, depending on which
display was last used (see page 7).
The name and description of the capture
mode you chose is displayed on the screen
for 3 seconds.
To identify the status icons that appear
on the screen, see page 8.
Mode light,
LCD screen
EVF
On position
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Chapter 1
Setting the Date and Time
Setting the Date & Time, First Time
The Date & Time have been reset message appears the first time you turn on
the camera or if the battery is removed for an extended time.
1SET DATE & TIME is highlighted. Press the
OK button.
The Date & Time screen appears. The date
format is YYYY/MM/DD. The time is
displayed in a 24-hour format.
Or, select CANCEL to set the date and time at
a later time.
2Press to adjust the date and time.
Press to advance to the next setting.
3When finished, press the OK button.
4Press the Menu button to exit the menu.
The setting remains until you change it.
NOTE: Depending on your computer operating system, Kodak EasyShare
software may allow your computer to automatically update the camera
clock when you connect the camera. See the Kodak EasyShare software
Help for details.
Setting the Date & Time, Anytime
1Turn on the camera. Press the Menu button.
2Press to highlight Setup, then press the OK button.
3Press to highlight Date & Time, then press the OK button.
4Go to Step 2 of Setting the Date & Time, First Time.
OK
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Chapter 1
Changing the Display, EVF or LCD
Your camera is equipped with an electronic
viewfinder (EVF). The EVF, like the LCD screen,
displays exactly what the camera captures.
!Press the EVF/LCD button to change the
display from EVF to LCD screen, and back.
Use the display that you find most
convenient. Your selection remains until
you press the button again.
EVF Timeout—15 Seconds
The EVF turns off after 15 seconds if you do not look through the viewfinder. To
turn it back on within 1 minute, look through the viewfinder. To turn it back on
after 1 minute, press any button.
LCD Screen Timeout—1 Minute
If no pictures are taken and no buttons pushed for 1 minute, the LCD screen
turns off to save battery power. To turn it back on, press any button. See
page 116 for other power-saving features.
EVF/LCD
button LCD
EVF
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Chapter 1
Checking Camera and Picture Status
The icons that appear on the EVF or the LCD
screen indicate the active camera and
picture settings.
Press the status button to turn the icons
off and on.
Capture Modes
The active camera settings are displayed:
Exposure compensation
Shutter speed
Aperture
Camera mode
Low battery
Zoom
Date stamp
Self Timer/Burst
Close-up/Landscape Flash Picture quality
Pictures/time remaining
Storage location
ISO
PASM mode
indicator
White balance
(flashing = exhausted)
Mode
description
digital
telephoto
wide angle
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Chapter 1
Capture Modes—Shutter Pressed Half-way
Press the Shutter button half-way to display the active manual settings:
Auto focus/auto exposure
(AF/AE) indicator
Exposure compensation
Shutter speed
Aperture
ISO
Slow shutter speed warning
Auto focus
framing marks
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Chapter 1
Review Mode—Picture Information
Press the Review button. The applied features of the current picture or video
are displayed:
More Picture Information
You can view more information about the displayed picture or video two ways:
!Press . To exit the information screen,
press again.
OR
!Press the Menu button, select Picture Info
(see page 60). Press the OK button.
Favorite tag
Email tag
Print tag/number of prints Protect
Picture number
Storage location
Camera mode
Low batteryScroll arrows
Album name
(flashing = exhausted)
menu
OK
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Chapter 1
Inserting an SD/MMC Card
Your camera has 16 MB of internal memory. However, optional SD/MMC cards
provide removable, reusable storage for pictures and videos.
CAUTION:
The card can only be inserted one way; forcing it may
damage the camera or card.
Do not insert or remove a card when the mode light is
blinking; doing so may damage your pictures, card, or
camera.
To insert an SD/MMC card:
1Turn off the camera.
2Open the card door.
3Orient the card as shown on the card door.
4Push the card into the slot to seat the
connector.
5Close the door.
To remove the card, push it in, then release it. When the card is partially
ejected, pull it out.
See page 114 for storage capacities. Purchase SD/MMC cards at a dealer of
Kodak products or visit www.kodak.com/go/dx6490accessories.
Notched
corner
Mode
light
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Chapter 1
Choosing Internal Memory or SD/MMC
Card
The camera offers two options for storing pictures and videos:
Internal Memory —Store pictures and videos in 16 MB internal
memory.
SD/MMC Card —Store pictures and videos on a card. The number/length
of pictures/videos depends on the size of the card. Purchase accessories at a
dealer of Kodak products or visit www.kodak.com/go/dx6490accessories. For
storage capacities, see page 114.
Managing Your Storage Location Setting
1Turn on the camera.
2In any still or video mode, press the Menu button.
3Press to highlight Image Storage , then press the OK button.
4Press to highlight an option, then
press the OK button:
Auto (default)—the camera uses the card
if one is in the camera. If not, the camera
uses internal memory.
Internal Memory—the camera always
uses internal memory, even if a card is
installed.
5Highlight Continue, then press the OK button again.
The setting remains until you change it and applies to all camera
functions.
6Press the Menu button to exit the menu.
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Chapter 1
Checking Your Storage Setting
In Still and Video modes, the storage location icon that appears in the status
area indicates the camera’s storage location. To check the location, either:
!Turn the Mode dial from the Off
position.
—Memory Card
—Internal Memory
Checking a Picture or Video’s Location
In Review mode, the storage location icon that appears with a picture
indicates the location of the picture or video.
Press the Review button.
—Picture or video is stored
on a card
—Picture or video is stored
in internal memory
Storage location
Picture/video
location
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Chapter 1
Important Battery Information
Battery Replacement Types/Battery Life
Your camera box contains a Kodak EasyShare Li-Ion rechargeable battery,
1700 mAh (KLIC 5001). Actual battery life may vary based on usage.
Optional battery: You can also use a Kodak EasyShare Li-Ion rechargeable
battery, 1050 mAh. HOWEVER, the 1050 mAh battery is a lower power battery.
Expect approximately 30% fewer pictures per full charge than with the 1700
mAh battery included with your camera.
We recommend using only a Kodak EasyShare Li-Ion rechargeable battery. Not
all manufacturer’s 3.7V Li-Ion rechargeable batteries are compatible with the
camera. Damage caused by unauthorized accessories is not covered under
warranty.
For more information on batteries, visit
http://www.kodak.com/global/en/service/batteries/batteryUsage.jhtml.
Li-Ion rechargeable
Battery Life
(included with camera)
battery, 1700 mAh
0 250
(Approx. number of pictures per full charge)
125 - 210
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Chapter 1
Extending Battery Life
!Limit the following activities that quickly deplete battery power:
–Using Quickview (see page 24 and page 46).
–Excessive use of the flash.
!Purchase an optional Kodak EasyShare camera dock 6000 (see page 81).
The camera dock 6000 powers your camera, transfers pictures, and is also
a battery charger for the Li-Ion battery included with your camera.
!Purchase an optional Kodak 5-volt AC adapter to power your camera, or
use the one packaged with the Kodak EasyShare camera dock 6000 (see
page 88).
!Purchase an optional Kodak EasyShare printer dock 6000 (see page 80).
The printer dock 6000 powers your camera, makes 4 x 6 prints with or
without a computer, transfers pictures, and is also a battery charger for the
Li-Ion battery included with your camera.
!Dirt on the battery contacts can affect battery life. Wipe the contacts with a
clean, dry cloth before loading batteries in the camera.
!Battery performance is reduced at temperatures below 41° F (5° C).
Carry spare batteries when using your camera in cold weather, and keep
them warm. Do not discard cold batteries that do not work; when they
return to room temperature, they may be usable.
Battery Safety and Handling
!Do not allow batteries to touch metal objects, including coins. Otherwise, a
battery may short circuit, discharge energy, become hot, or leak.
!For rechargeable battery disposal information, visit the Rechargeable
Battery Recycling Corporation Web site at www.rbrc.com.
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2Taking Pictures
The camera is always ready to take pictures—even if you are in Review, Share,
or Setup. (In Video mode, the camera captures video.)
Take a Picture
1Turn the Mode dial to the mode you want to
use. See page 18 for a description of the
picture-taking modes.
The EVF or LCD screen displays a mode
description and a live view.
2Use the EVF or LCD screen to frame your
subject. (Press the EVF/LCD button to
switch to the other screen. See page 7.)
3Press the Shutter button half-way to set
the auto-focus and auto-exposure.
The AF/AE indicator is displayed. If focus
and/or exposure fails, recompose the shot
and try again.
4Continue pressing the Shutter button
completely down to take the picture.
NOTE: Open the flip-up flash unit to use flash
(see page 26).
LCD
EVF
AF/AE indicator:
green-successful
red-failed
failed focus
failed exposure
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Chapter 2
Picture-Taking Modes
Mode Description
Auto For general picture taking—offers an excellent balance of image
quality and ease of use.
PASM For ultimate creative control. Choose from Program, Aperture
priority, Shutter priority, and Manual modes. See page 19 to
page 21 for a full discussion of PASM mode.
Sport For subjects that are in motion.
Portrait For full-frame portraits of people. Allows the subject to be sharp and
the background to be indistinct. For best results, position your
subject at least 6 ft (2 m) away and fill the frame with a head and
shoulders pose. Use the T (Telephoto) zoom button to exaggerate
background blur.
Night For night scenes or low-light conditions. Shutter speed may be slow,
so place the camera on a flat, steady surface or use a tripod. Due to
slow shutter speeds, advise people to stay still for a few seconds after
the flash fires.
Video Capture video with sound. See Taking a Video, page 45.
For the best possible pictures, choose
the mode that suits your conditions.
Visit www.kodak.com/go/dx6490support
for specifications and shutter speeds for each mode.
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Chapter 2
PASM Mode
Turn the Mode dial to PASM when you want
ultimate creative control.
PASM mode gives you quick access to
Program, Aperture priority, Shutter
priority, and Manual modes.
Program Mode (P)
Use Program mode to control exposure compensation (how much light enters
the camera). The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture
(f-stop) based on the scene lighting. Program mode offers the ease of auto
shooting with full access to all menu options.
Aperture Priority Mode (A)
Use Aperture priority mode to control aperture and exposure compensation.
The camera automatically sets the shutter speed for proper exposure. Aperture
priority mode is primarily used to control depth of field (the range of
sharpness).
NOTE: The aperture setting may be affected when using optical zoom.
Shutter Priority Mode (S)
Use Shutter priority mode to control the shutter speed and exposure
compensation. The camera automatically sets the aperture for proper
exposure. Shutter priority mode is primarily used to prevent blur when your
subject is moving. To prevent camera shake, use a tripod for slow shutter
speeds.
Manual Mode (M)
Use Manual mode for the highest level of creative control. You set the aperture
and shutter speed; exposure compensation changes as a result of those
settings. To prevent camera shake, use a tripod for slow shutter speeds.
Use the jog dial to select the modes and settings in PASM mode (see page 21).
Press the Menu button to change other settings (see page 31).
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Chapter 2
PASM Screen Options
Aperture—also referred to as f-stop,
controls the size of the lens opening, which
determines the depth of field. Larger
aperture settings keep both foreground and
background sharp, good for landscapes and
well-lit conditions. Smaller aperture settings
make the foreground sharp and
background blurry, good for portraits and
low-light conditions. The highest and lowest
aperture settings may be affected when
using optical zoom.
Shutter speed—controls how long the
shutter stays open. The shaking hand icon
warns of slow shutter speeds. To
prevent camera shake, use a tripod for slow
shutter speeds.
Exposure Compensation—controls how much light enters the camera,
good for controlling backlit scenes. If the picture is too light, decrease the
setting; if it’s too dark, increase the setting.
Settings Apply Only in PASM Mode
Settings you change while in PASM mode apply only to pictures taken while in
PASM mode. This applies to settings made on the PASM screen and also
through the Menu screens.
For example, if you change the Color Mode to Sepia while in PASM mode, all
other still modes (auto, sport, portrait, night) retain the default setting of
Color.
The settings, including Flash, are maintained for PASM mode even
when you change modes or turn off the camera. This is the place to
set and keep your custom settings.
NOTE: Use Reset (see page 40) to return PASM mode to the default settings.
Aperture
Shutter speed
Exposure compensation
(P,A,S, or M)
Mode setting
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Chapter 2
Using the Jog Dial to Change PASM Mode Settings
1Turn the Mode dial to PASM.
The PASM mode options are displayed at the bottom of the screen, with
Program mode initially selectable . See page 20 for option details.
—Down arrow: press the jog dial to select the option; rotate the jog
dial to go to the next option.
—Side arrows: rotate the jog dial to change the value; press the
jog dial to accept the value.
Available options are white. Unavailable options are grey.
Red options are out of range and may cause unacceptable image/print
quality. Adjust the value higher or lower until it turns yellow.
2Press the Menu button to change other settings (see page 31).
3Take a picture as usual.
NOTE: You can also use the jog dial to
change exposure compensation in all other
modes (except video).
Jog dial
Press to select or
next option or to
Rotate to advance to
accept settings
change values
PASM mode options
Press the jog dial
to change in other modes.
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Chapter 2
Shooting Close-Up and Landscape
Pictures
Use the Close-Up/Landscape button to take pictures of scenes that are
very close or very far away.
1Set the Mode dial to any capture mode.
2Press the Close-Up/Landscape
button repeatedly until the appropriate icon
appears in the status bar.
3Take a picture as usual.
Close-Up Pictures
Use the Close-Up setting to gain sharpness and detail in pictures at close
range. Use available light instead of flash if possible. The camera automatically
sets the focus distance depending on the zoom position:
Landscape Pictures
Use the Landscape setting to gain maximum sharpness of far away scenes.
With this setting, the camera uses a fixed, infinite focus. Auto focus framing
marks (see page 23) are not available in Landscape.
Zoom position Close-Up focus distance
Wide Angle 4.7 to 27.6 in. (12 to 70 cm)
Telephoto 3.9 to 6.9 ft (1.2 to 2.1 m)
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Chapter 2
Using the Auto Focus Framing Marks
The auto framing marks indicate the area of your scene that the camera is
focusing on. For the best possible pictures, the camera attempts to focus on
foreground subjects, even if the subjects are not centered in the scene.
1Press the Shutter button half-way and hold.
The framing marks are displayed. When they turn red, focus is
accomplished.
2If the camera is not focusing on the desired subject (or if the framing
marks disappear), release the Shutter button and recompose the scene.
3Press the Shutter button the rest of the way down to take the picture.
NOTE: Framing marks do not appear in Landscape mode.
When you use the Focus Zone feature (see page 38) and set Center
Zone, the framing marks are fixed at Center wide.
While the Shutter Button is Pressed Half-way:
Center focus
Center wide focus
Side focus
Center and side focus
Left and right focus
Framing marks
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Chapter 2
Quickview—Reviewing the Picture Just
Taken
After you take a picture, the EVF or the LCD screen displays a Quickview of that
picture for approximately 5 seconds. While the picture is displayed, you can:
!Review it: If you take no action, the picture
is saved.
!Share it: Press the Share button to tag the
picture for print, email, or as a Favorite
(see page 63).
!Delete it: Press the Delete button while the
picture and are displayed. Follow the
prompts to delete the picture.
NOTE: Burst—only the final of a burst series of
pictures (see page 30) is displayed
during Quickview. If you select Delete,
all pictures in the burst series are
deleted. To delete selectively, do so in
Review (see page 53).
To save battery power, turn off the
Quickview feature (see page 68).
delete
share
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Chapter 2
Using the Optical Zoom
Use Optical Zoom to get up to 10X closer to your subject. Optical zoom is
effective when the lens is no closer than 2.2 ft (.67 m) from the subject. When
you turn on the camera, the lens extends to the Wide Angle position. The lens
retracts when you turn off the camera.
1Push the Zoom button toward T
(Telephoto) to zoom in. Push toward W
(Wide Angle) to zoom out. To zoom more
quickly, push further.
The EVF or LCD screen displays the
zoomed image and the zoom indicator.
The zoom indicator disappears 5 seconds
after you stop zooming.
2Press the Shutter button half-way and hold to set the exposure and
focus, then press the rest of the way down to take the picture.
Using the Advanced Digital Zoom
Use Advanced Digital Zoom to get an additional 3.0X magnification beyond
Optical Zoom; available settings are from 12X to 30X.
IMPORTANT: You may notice a decrease in printed image quality
when using Digital Zoom.
1Push the Zoom button to the T (Telephoto) Optical Zoom limit. Release the
button, then push it again.
The EVF or LCD screen displays the zoomed image and the zoom
indicator. The zoom indicator remains on the screen during digital
zoom.
2Press the Shutter button half-way and hold to set the exposure and
focus, then press the rest of the way down to take the picture.
NOTE: You can change the way the digital zoom is turned on. See page 69.
W
Zoom indicator
T
Zoom button
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Using the Flip-up Flash
Use the flash when you take pictures at night, indoors, or outdoors in heavy
shadows. Flash is effective between 2 - 16 ft (0.6 - 4.9 m) in Wide angle @ ISO
140 and between 3.3 - 13.8 ft (1.0 - 4.2 m) in Telephoto @ ISO 200.
The flash setting can be changed in any Still mode except Burst. The default
flash setting is restored when you exit the mode or turn off the camera, except
in PASM mode (see page 27).
Changing the Flash Settings
1Slide the open flash button to open the flash unit.
The flash unit must be open to use the flash or change the flash setting.
2Press the button repeatedly to scroll
through the flash options.
The active flash icon is displayed in the
EVF or LCD screen status area (page 8).
Auto* (default)—flash fires when
the lighting conditions require it.
Fill—flash fires every time you
take a picture, regardless of the
lighting conditions.
Red-eye*—flash fires once so the
subject’s eyes become accustomed
to the flash, then fires again when
the picture is taken (if the scene
requires Red-eye reduction).
Off—flash never fires (flash is
always Off when the flash unit is
closed).
* The flash may fire, even in bright outdoor conditions, if the background is
brighter than your subject.
Flash icon
open
button
Flash
button
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Flash Icon Behavior
Flash Settings In Each Mode
Flash settings are pre-set for each picture taking mode.
* In these modes, when you change to Red-eye, it remains until you change it.
Flash icon Cause Action
Blinking Flash is recharging. Wait. Take picture when the icon
stops blinking.
Blinking red- Flash button is pressed,
flash unit is closed.
Open flash unit or take picture
without flash.
Capture Mode Default
Flash
Setting
Available Flash
Settings (press
the Flash button
to change)
To Return to the
Default Flash
Setting:
Auto Auto* Auto, Flash Off,
Fill Flash, Red-eye
Exit the mode or turn
off the camera.
PASM Auto Reset manual options
(see page 40).
Sport Auto Exit the mode or turn
off the camera.
Portrait Auto*
Night Auto*
Video Off None Flash cannot be
turned on.
Burst Off
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Using an External Flash Unit
Use an external flash unit when you want additional or specialized lighting. You
can use the camera’s built-in flash as well to provide extra fill flash.
1Turn off the camera and flash unit.
2Plug your external flash unit cable into the
external flash connector on the camera.
The external flash unit is live when
connected to the camera. Each time the
camera takes a picture, the external flash
unit is signaled to flash, regardless of the
camera flash setting.
Refer to your external flash unit user’s
guide for details.
NOTE: The connector accepts all standard
external flash cables, maximum 500
volts.
External
flash
connector
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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.
1In any Still mode, press the Self Timer/Burst
button.
2Place the camera on a flat surface or use a
tripod.
3Compose the scene. Then press the Shutter
button half-way and hold to set the
exposure and focus, then press the rest of
the way down. Move so that you are in the
scene.
The Self Timer icon appears in the
status area and blinks during the timer
countdown.
!The Self Timer light blinks slowly for 8 seconds (then quickly for 2
seconds) before the picture is taken. The camera "clicks" when the
picture is captured. To turn off the shutter sound, see page 70.
!The Self Timer turns off after you take the picture or if you change
modes.
!To cancel the Self Timer countdown before the picture is taken, press
the Self Timer button. (The Self Timer setting remains active.)
!To turn off the Self Timer, press the Self Timer button twice.
Self
Timer
Self
light
Timer
button
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Taking a Burst Series of Pictures
Burst lets you to take up to 6 pictures in quick succession (approximately 3
frames per second). Burst is ideal for capturing sporting events or objects in
motion. Flash and Self Timer are disabled when you use Burst.
Turn On Burst
In any Still mode, press the Self Timer/Burst
button twice.
The Burst icon appears in the status
area.
NOTE: The setting remains until you change it
or turn off the camera.
Take the Pictures
1Press the Shutter button half-way and hold to set the auto-focus and
exposure for all the pictures in the sequence.
2Press the Shutter button the rest of the way down and hold it to take
the pictures.
The camera takes up to 6 pictures in quick succession. It stops taking
pictures when the Shutter button is released, when 6 pictures are
taken, or when there is no more storage space.
Exposure, focus, white balance, and orientation are set for the first
picture and applied to all 6 pictures.
Burst
button
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Changing Optional Settings
Press the Menu button to access optional picture-taking settings. All menu
options are not available in all modes.
Menu Options Available
Picture Taking Modes
Video Auto
Sport
Portrait
Night
PASM
Image Storage (see page 12)
Picture Quality (see page 33)
White Balance (see page 34)
ISO Speed (see page 35)
Color Mode (see page 36)
Exp. Metering (see page 37)
Focus Zone (see page 38)
menu
button
picture taking modes
Rotate Mode dial for
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Sharpness (see page 39)
Reset (see page 40)
Video length (see page 48)
Set Album (see page 41)
Date Stamp (see page 42)
Orientation Sensor (see page 43)
Setup (see page 67)
Menu Options Available
Picture Taking Modes
Video Auto
Sport
Portrait
Night
PASM
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Setting Picture Quality
Use the Quality setting to select a picture resolution.
1In any Still mode, press the Menu button.
2Press to highlight Quality , then
press the OK button.
3Highlight an option:
Best (4.0 MP)—for printing up
to 20 x 30 in.(60 x 76 cm); pictures are
highest resolution and largest file size.
Best (3:2) (3.5 MP)—ideal for
printing 4 x 6 in. (10 x 15 cm) prints to the
Kodak EasyShare printer dock 6000 and
other printing solutions without cropping
(see page 80). Also for printing up to 11 x
14 in.(28 x 36 cm); some cropping may
result due to the 3:2 aspect ratio.
Better (2.1 MP)—for printing up
to 8 x 10 in. (20 x 25 cm); pictures are
medium resolution with smaller file size.
Good (1.1 MP)—for printing up to 5
x 7 in. (13 x 18 cm); for emailing, Internet,
or screen display; pictures are lowest
resolution and smallest file size.
4Press the OK button.
The appropriate number of appear in the status area.
5Press the Menu button to exit the menu.
This setting remains until you change it.
NOTE: Pictures taken at
Best (3:2) are
displayed at a 3:2 aspect
ratio, with a black bar at
the top of the screen.
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Setting White Balance in PASM Mode
Whites can look white in daylight, but different under other lighting conditions.
Use White Balance to correct the color shifts that result from shooting pictures
under different light sources.
NOTE: White Balance is available in PASM mode only.
1In PASM mode, press the Menu button.
2Press to highlight White Balance , then press the OK button.
3Press to highlight an option, then
press the OK button.
Auto (default)— automatically
corrects white balance. Ideal for general
picture taking.
Daylight —for pictures in natural
lighting.
Tungsten —corrects the orange
cast of household incandescent
(tungsten) or halogen light bulbs. Ideal
for indoor pictures without flash.
Fluorescent —corrects the green
cast of fluorescent lighting. Ideal for
indoor pictures under fluorescent lighting
without flash.
The lighting change is displayed on the screen and the icon appears in
the status area (except in Auto).
4Press the Menu button to exit the menu.
This setting remains until you change it or use Reset (see page 40) to
return to the default setting.
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Setting ISO Speed in PASM Mode
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.
NOTE: ISO settings are available in PASM mode only. Higher ISO speeds may
create a picture that is “noisier” than a picture taken at lower speeds.
1In PASM mode, press the Menu button.
2Press to highlight ISO Speed ,
then press the OK button.
3Press to highlight an option, then press the OK button.
AUTO (default in P mode, not available in A, S, M modes)—sets an ISO
speed (100-200) based on scene brightness. Ideal for general picture
taking.
ISO 80/100 (ISO 80 is the default in A, S, M modes)—for daylight
pictures in bright sun, when fine detail is needed. Ideal for portraits or
nature scenes.
ISO 200—for cloudy, overcast days. Ideal when you need extra speed
without sacrificing image quality.
ISO 400—for dusk or night pictures when flash is prohibited. Ideal for
sporting events and excellent for indoor shots with or without flash.
ISO 800 (Good)—extends your shooting capabilities in low-light or
fast-action when flash is prohibited. Picture quality is forced to the
Good setting (see page 33).
4Press the Menu button to exit the menu.
This setting remains until you change it or use Reset (see page 40) to
return to the default setting.
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Setting Color Mode
Use Color Mode to control color tones and moods.
1In any Still mode, press the Menu button.
2Press to highlight Color Mode , then press the OK button.
3Press to highlight an option, then
press the OK button.
Saturated Color (default)—gives a
more vibrant look to all colors in your
pictures.
Neutral Color—gives a more balanced
and natural look to all colors in your
pictures.
Black & White—for black and white
pictures.
Sepia—for pictures with a
reddish-brown, antique look.
The color change is displayed on the
screen.
4Press the Menu button to exit the menu.
This setting remains until you change the
Mode dial or turn off the camera; or, if it
was set while in PASM mode, until you use
Reset (see page 40) to return to the
default setting.
TIP: You can take pictures in color, then change them to black & white or sepia
on your computer with Kodak EasyShare software. Click the Help button in the
software for details.
Pictures taken in black & white or sepia cannot be changed to saturated or
neutral color.
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Setting Exposure Metering in PASM Mode
Your camera uses matrix metering to set exposure values; it evaluates light
levels in multiple locations within the scene to provide the best exposure for
the main subject.
Use Exposure Metering to target specific areas of a scene for evaluation.
NOTE: Exposure Metering is available in PASM mode only.
1In PASM mode, press the Menu button.
2Press to highlight Exposure Metering , then press the OK
button.
3Press to highlight an option, then
press the OK button.
Multi-pattern (default)—evaluates
lighting conditions throughout the image
to give an optimum picture exposure.
Ideal for general picture taking.
Center-weight—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 you need an exact exposure of a
specific area in the picture.
4Press the Menu button to exit the menu.
This setting remains until you change it
or use Reset (see page 40) to return to the
default setting.
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Setting Focus Zone in PASM Mode
If you do not get the composition and focus results you want by using framing
marks (see page 23), use the Focus Zone feature to select a large or a
concentrated area of focus.
NOTE: Focus Zone is available in PASM mode only.
1In PASM mode, press the Menu button.
2Press to highlight Focus Zone , then press the OK button.
3Press to highlight an option, then
press the OK button.
Multi-zone (default)— evaluates 3
zones to give an even picture focus. Ideal
for general picture taking.
Center zone—evaluates the small area
centered in the viewfinder. Ideal when
precise focus of a specific area in the
picture is needed. The Focus framing
marks stay in the center (see page 23).
4Press the Menu button to exit the menu.
This setting remains until you change it
or use Reset (see page 40) to return to the
default setting.
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Setting Sharpness in PASM Mode
Use the Sharpness setting to highlight or blend the edges of the subject in your
pictures.
NOTE: Sharpness is available in PASM mode only.
1In PASM mode, press the Menu button.
2Press to highlight Sharpness , then press the OK button.
3Press to highlight an option, then
press the OK button.
Sharp—increases contrast on the edges
of the image. Ideal when you want to
improve the clarity of an image, or if you
later may want to crop the image.
Standard (default)—use when no
special effect is needed. Ideal for everyday
pictures.
Soft—softens the edges of the image.
Ideal for a "soft focus" effect.
4Press the Menu button to exit the menu.
This setting remains until you change it
or use Reset (see page 40) to return to the
default setting.
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Resetting Manual Settings to Defaults
Reset is available in PASM mode only; it returns your manual settings to the
original factory defaults.
Reset does not change settings for any mode except PASM.
1In PASM mode, press the Menu button.
2Move the joystick to highlight Reset , then press the OK button.
3Move the joystick to highlight an
option, then press the OK button.
Continue—resets all PASM (manual)
settings and returns you to the Menu
screen.
Cancel (default)—returns you to the
Menu screen without changing your
manual settings.
4Press the Menu button to exit the menu.
See page 111 for a list of the original factory settings.
The settings that revert to the factory defaults:
Program mode Color Mode Orientation Sensor
Exposure comp. Exp. Metering Flash
White Balance Focus Zone
ISO Speed Date Stamp
0.0
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Chapter 2
Pre-tagging for Album Names
Use the Set Album (Still) feature to pre-select album names before you take
pictures. Then, all the pictures you take are tagged with those album names.
First—On Your Computer
Use Kodak EasyShare software, V 3.0 or higher, to create album names on your
computer, then copy up to 32 album names to the camera’s internal memory.
See Kodak EasyShare software Help for details. (Formatting deletes the album
names from internal memory.)
Second—On Your Camera
1In any Still mode, press the Menu button.
2Highlight Set Album (Still) , then
press the OK button.
3Press to highlight an album name,
then press the OK button. Repeat to select
more than one album.
Selected albums have a check mark.
4To remove a selection, highlight an album
name and press the OK button. To remove
all album selections, select Clear All.
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5Highlight Exit, then press the OK button.
Your selections are saved. Your album
selection is displayed on the screen. A
plus (+) after the album name means
more than one album is selected.
6Press the Menu button to exit the menu.
This setting remains until you change it.
Third—Transfer to Your Computer
When you transfer the tagged pictures to your computer, the Kodak EasyShare
software lets you search for your pictures by album name. See the Kodak
EasyShare software Help for details.
Placing the Date on Pictures
Use the Date Stamp setting to imprint the date on your pictures.
1Make sure the camera clock is set to the correct date (see page 6).
2In any Still mode, press the Menu button.
3Press to highlight Date Stamp , then press the OK button.
4Press to highlight an option, then
press the OK button.
5Press the Menu button to exit the menu.
The current date is printed in the bottom
right corner of new pictures. This setting
remains until you change it.
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Setting the Orientation Sensor
If you rotate the camera to take a picture (for example, a portrait shot), the
Orientation Sensor reorients the picture so that it is displayed correct side up.
The Orientation Sensor is turned on as the default. You can turn it off so that
pictures are displayed in their original orientation.
NOTE: When your subject is above or below you (such as pictures of an object
in the sky, on the ground, or when pointing down at small objects on a
table), turn off the Orientation Sensor so that pictures are not
rotated unnecessarily.
1In any Still mode, press the Menu button.
2Press to highlight Orientation Sensor , then press the OK
button.
3Press to highlight On or Off, then
press the OK button.
4Press the Menu button to exit the menu.
This setting remains until you change it.
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3Taking Videos
Use Video mode to take videos or to customize video-taking settings. Flash
is not available in Video mode .
NOTE: You can set Optical Zoom before (but not during) video recording.
Taking a Video
1Turn the Mode dial to Video .
A live image, camera status, and the
recording time available appear on the
EVF or LCD screen.
2Use the EVF or LCD screen to frame your
subject. (Press the EVF/LCD button to
switch to the other screen. See page 7.)
3To begin recording, press the Shutter button
completely down and release within 2
seconds.
During recording, REC blinks on the
screen and the elapsed time is displayed.
4To stop recording, press the Shutter button again.
Recording also stops if the storage location is full. The time display
turns red when the available time reaches 10 seconds. See page 114 for
video storage capacities.
NOTE: If you prefer, press the Shutter button completely down and hold it for
more than 2 seconds to begin recording. To stop recording, release the
Shutter button.
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Quickview—Reviewing the Video Just
Taken
After you take a video, the EVF or LCD screen displays the first frame of the
video for approximately 5 seconds. While the frame is displayed, you can:
!Play it: Press the OK button. Press
to adjust the volume. Press OK again to
pause the video.
!Share it: Press the Share button to tag the
video for email or as a Favorite (see
page 63).
!Delete it: Press the Delete button while the
video and are displayed.
You can turn off the Quickview feature (see
page 68). When Quickview is turned off, the
video is not displayed after you take it.
Using the Optical Zoom
Use Optical Zoom to get up to 10X closer to your subject. When you turn on the
camera, the lens is set to the Wide Angle position.
NOTE: You can change Optical Zoom before (but not during) video recording.
1Use the EVF or LCD screen to frame your
subject.
2Push the Zoom button toward T
(Telephoto) to zoom in. Push toward W
(Wide Angle) to zoom out.
The screen displays the zoomed image.
3Press the Shutter button to take the video.
OK,
Telephoto
Wide Angl
e
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Changing Optional Video Settings
In Video mode, press the Menu button to access optional video-taking settings.
Eliminate Camera Noise During Recording
Turn off Continuous AF (auto focus) to prevent recording camera noise during
video capture. When you turn off Continuous AF, you may notice a narrower
area of focus or depth of field, especially if you zoomed to a telephoto position
before recording.
1Turn the Mode dial to Video , then press
the Menu button.
2Highlight the Continuous AF menu ,
then press the OK button.
3Highlight Off, then press the OK button. (On
is the default.)
4Press the Menu button to turn off the menu
screen.
This setting remains until you change it, change the Mode dial, or turn off
the camera.
Image Storage (page 12)
Continuous AF (page 47)
Video Length (page 48)
Set Album (Video) (page 49)
Setup Menu (page 67)
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Setting Video Length
You can specify a time limit for your videos. The Video Length setting is useful if
you wish to conserve space in the camera’s internal memory or on a card, or if
you want all of your videos to be the same length.
1Turn the Mode dial to Video , then press
the Menu button.
2Highlight the Video Length menu ,
then press the OK button.
3Highlight the setting you want to use.
Unlimited (default)—camera records
until you stop recording, or until the current
storage location is full.
5, 15, or 30 Seconds—camera records
for the specified time, or until the current
storage location is full.
4Press the OK button.
5Press the Menu button to turn off the menu screen.
This setting remains until you change it.
NOTE: If the current storage location does not have adequate space, some
video length options are not displayed. (See page 114 for video storage
capacities.)
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Chapter 3
Pre-tagging for Album Names
Use the Set Album (Video) feature to pre-select album names before you take
videos. Then, all the videos you take are tagged with those album names.
First—On Your Computer
Use Kodak EasyShare software, V 3.0 or higher, to create album names on your
computer, then copy up to 32 album names to the camera’s internal memory.
See Kodak EasyShare software Help for details. (Formatting deletes the album
names from internal memory.)
Second—On Your Camera
1In Video mode, press the Menu button.
2Highlight Set Album (Video) , then
press the OK button.
3Press to highlight an album name,
then press the OK button. Repeat to select
more than one album.
Selected albums have a check mark.
4To remove a selection, highlight an album name and press the OK button.
To remove all album selections, select Clear All.
5Highlight Exit, then press the OK button.
Your selections are saved. The album selection is displayed on the
screen. A plus (+) after the album name means more than one album
is selected.
6Press the Menu button to exit the menu.
This setting remains until you change it.
Third—Transfer to Your Computer
When you transfer the tagged pictures to your computer, the Kodak EasyShare
software lets you search for your pictures by album name. See the Kodak
EasyShare software Help for details.
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Putting Yourself in the Video
The Self Timer creates a 10-second delay between the time you press the
Shutter button and the time video recording begins.
1Turn the Mode dial to Video , then press
the Self Timer button.
The Self Timer icon appears in the
status area and blinks during the timer
countdown.
2Place the camera on a flat surface or use a
tripod.
3Compose the scene. Press the Shutter
button completely down and release it.
Move so that you are in the scene.
4To stop recording, press the Shutter button
again.
!The Self Timer light blinks slowly for 8 seconds (then quickly for 2
seconds) before the video begins recording. It stays on while recording.
!The Self Timer turns off after you take the video or if you change
modes.
!To cancel the Self Timer countdown before the video is taken, press the
Self Timer button. (The Self Timer setting remains active.)
!To turn off the Self Timer, press the Self Timer button twice.
TIP: Want to be in the video without filming yourself walking in and out of the
scene? Use the Self Timer and Video Length (see page 48) features.
Self
Timer
Self
light
Timer
button
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4Reviewing Pictures and
Videos
Remember, take a picture anytime—even in Review mode. Press the Shutter
button half-way and release it. Take a picture as usual. Press the Review button
again to return to Review mode.
Press the Review button to view and work with your pictures and videos.
Viewing Single Pictures and Videos
1Press the Review button.
The EVF or LCD screen displays the last
picture or video taken.
The icons displayed with each picture
indicate the applied features. See page 10.
To view more information about the
picture or video, see page 10 or page 60.
2Press the Share button to tag your pictures
for print, email, or Favorites (see page 63).
3Press to scroll backward or forward
through pictures and videos. For fast
scrolling, press and hold .
4Press the Review button to exit Review.
NOTE: To save battery power while reviewing your images, place your camera
in the optional Kodak EasyShare camera dock 6000 (see page 87). Or
purchase a Kodak 5-volt AC adapter at a dealer of Kodak products or visit
www.kodak.com/go/dx6490accessories.
review
shar
e
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Playing a Video
1Press the Review button.
2Press to locate a video (or highlight
one in multiple view).
3To play or pause a video, press the OK
button.
NOTE: You can also press the Menu button,
highlight , then press the OK button.
4To adjust the volume, press during playback.
5To rewind a video, press during playback. To replay the video, press the
OK button.
6To go to the previous or next picture or video, press .
Viewing Multiple Pictures and Videos
1Press the Review button.
2Press .
NOTE: You can also press the Menu button,
highlight , then press the OK button.
Thumbnails of nine pictures and videos
are displayed at once.
3Press to display the previous or next row of thumbnails.
4Press to scroll through the thumbnails one at a time.
The selected picture is highlighted in yellow.
5Press the OK button to display a single view of the selected picture.
OK
review
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Deleting Pictures and Videos
1Press the Review button.
2Press to locate a picture or video (or highlight one in multiple
view), then press the Delete button.
3Press to highlight an option, then
press the OK button:
PICTURE or VIDEO—deletes the
displayed picture or video.
EXIT—exits the Delete screen.
ALL—deletes all pictures and videos from
your current storage location.
4To delete other pictures and videos, press
.
5To exit delete, highlight EXIT then press the OK button; or just press the
Delete button again.
NOTE: You cannot delete protected pictures and videos. Remove protection
before deleting (see page 55).
review
delete
OK
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Changing Optional Review Settings
In Review mode, press the Menu button to access optional review settings.
Magnifying Pictures
1Press the Review button, then locate a picture.
2To magnify at 2X, press the OK button. To
magnify at 4X, press the OK button again.
NOTE: You can also press the Menu button,
highlight , then press the OK button.
The picture is magnified. The
magnification value is displayed.
3Press to see different parts of the picture.
4Press the OK button to redisplay the picture at the 1X (original) size.
5Press to locate a different picture, or press the Review button to exit
Review mode.
Magnify (pictures)(page 54)
Play (videos) (page 52)
Copy (page 59)
Share (page 63) Video Date Display
(page 60)
Album (page 56) Multi-up (page 52)
Protect (page 55) Picture/Video
Information (page 60)
Image Storage (page 12) Setup Menu (page 67)
Slide Show (page 57)
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Protecting Pictures and Videos From
Deletion
1Press the Review button, then press to locate the picture or video to
protect.
2Press the Menu button.
3Press to highlight Protect , then
press the OK button.
The picture or video is protected and
cannot be deleted. The Protect icon
appears with the protected picture or
video.
4To remove protection, press the OK button
again.
5Press the Menu button to exit the menu.
CAUTION:
Formatting internal memory or SD/MMC card deletes
protected pictures and videos.
Protect icon
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Tagging Pictures/Videos for Albums
Use the Album feature in Review mode to tag the pictures and videos in your
camera with album names.
First—On Your Computer
Use Kodak EasyShare software, V 3.0 or higher, to create album names on your
computer, then copy up to 32 album names to the camera’s internal memory.
See Kodak EasyShare software Help for details.
Second—On Your Camera
1Press the Review button.
2Press to locate a picture, then press
the Menu button.
3Highlight Album , then press OK.
4Press to highlight an
album folder, then press OK.
To add other pictures to the same album, press to scroll through the
pictures. When the picture you want is displayed, press OK.
To add the pictures to more than one album, repeat step 4 for each album.
The album name appears with the picture. A plus (+) after the album
name means the picture was added to more than one album.
5To remove a selection, highlight an album name and press the OK button.
To remove all album selections, select Clear All.
6To save your selections, highlight Exit, then press the OK button.
7Press the Menu button to return to Review mode.
Third—Transfer to Your Computer
When you transfer the tagged pictures and videos to your computer, the Kodak
EasyShare software opens and categorizes your pictures and videos in the
appropriate album folder. See Kodak EasyShare software Help for details.
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Chapter 4
Running a Slide Show
Use the Slide Show to display your pictures and videos on the EVF or LCD
screen. To run a slide show on a television, see page 58. To save battery power,
use an optional Kodak 5-volt AC adapter (see page 88).
Starting the Slide Show
1Press the Review button, then press the Menu button.
2Press to highlight Slide Show , then press the OK button.
3Press to highlight Begin Show, then
press the OK button.
Each picture and video are displayed
once, starting with the last one taken.
Then the camera returns to the Menu
screen.
4To cancel a Slide Show in progress, press
the OK button.
5To exit the Slide Show screen, press
to highlight Exit, then press the OK button.
Changing the Slide Show Display Interval
The default interval setting displays each picture for 5 seconds. You can
increase the display interval to up to 60 seconds.
1On the Slide Show menu, press to
highlight Interval, then press the OK button.
2Select a display interval.
To scroll through the seconds quickly, press
and hold .
3Press the OK button.
The interval setting remains until you
change it.
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Running a Continuous Slide Show Loop
When you turn on Loop, the slide show is continuously repeated.
1On the Slide Show menu, press to
highlight Loop, then press the OK button.
2Press to highlight On, then press the
OK button.
When you start a slide show, it repeats
until you cancel it by pressing the OK
button or until battery power is
exhausted. The Loop setting remains until
you change it.
Displaying Pictures/Videos on a Television
You can display pictures and videos on a television, computer monitor, or any
device equipped with a video input. (Image quality on a television screen may
not be as good as on a computer monitor or when printed.)
NOTE: Make sure the Video Out setting is correct (see page 71).
1Connect the audio/video cable (included)
from the camera A/V out port to the
television video-in port (yellow) and
audio-in port (white). Refer to your
television user’s guide for details.
The camera screen turns off; the
television screen acts as the camera
display.
2Review pictures and videos on the television
screen.
NOTE: The slide show stops if you connect or disconnect the cable while the
slide show is running.
Audio/video
cable A/V out
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Copying Pictures and Videos
You can copy pictures and videos from a card to internal memory or from
internal memory to a card.
Before you copy, make sure that:
!A card is inserted in the camera.
!The camera’s picture storage location is set to the location from which you
are copying. See Choosing Internal Memory or SD/MMC Card, page 12.
Copy pictures or videos:
1Press the Review button, then press the Menu button.
2Press to highlight Copy , then press the OK button.
3Press to highlight an option:
PICTURE or VIDEO—copies the current
picture or video.
EXIT—returns to the Review menu.
ALL—copies all pictures and videos from
your selected storage location to the other
location.
4Press the OK button.
A progress bar monitors the copy process until complete. (For
information on picture numbering, see page 115.)
NOTE:
!Pictures and videos are copied, not moved. To remove pictures and videos
from the original location after they are copied, delete them (see page 53).
!Tags that you applied for print, email, and Favorites are not copied.
Protection settings are not copied. To apply protection to a picture or
video, see page 55.
!Album name tags are copied with the pictures.
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Displaying Video Date
To display the capture date and time of your videos:
1Press the Review button, then press the Menu button.
2Press to highlight Video Date Display , then press the OK button.
3Press to highlight an option, then
press the OK button.
4Press the Menu button to exit the menu.
The capture date and time appear on the
video Review screen before (but not
during) video playback. This setting
remains until you change it.
Viewing Picture/Video Information
1Press the Review button, then press the Menu button.
2Press to highlight Picture or Video
Info , then press the OK button.
Information about the picture or video is
displayed.
3To view information on the next or previous
picture or video, press . Press the
Menu button to exit the menu.
For other ways of viewing picture
information, see page 10.
File name
Date taken
Time taken
Quality
Flash on/off
Aperture
Shutter speed
Exp. comp.
ISO speed
White balance
Info displayed:
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Protecting the Lens During Review
You can turn the camera on and review your pictures and videos without
extending the lens.
1Press and hold the Review button (until the
mode dial light goes on, about 1 second)
while rotating the Mode dial to any capture
position.
The camera turns on and enters
Review-only mode. The lens does not
extend.
2To exit the Review-only mode and enter normal camera operation:
!Press the Review button again, or;
!Press the Shutter button half-way down.
The camera enters the selected mode. The camera is ready to take pictures
when the lens has moved to the wide angle position.
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5Sharing Pictures and Videos
The Share button lets you “tag” your pictures and videos. When they are
transferred to your computer, you can share:
When Can I Tag My Pictures and Videos?
Press the Share button anytime the camera is on. The camera enters Review
mode and the Share menu is displayed. Tag your pictures or videos as
described in this chapter, then press the Review button to return to the
previous mode or activity.
In Quickview—press the Share button just after you take a picture or video.
Tag your pictures or videos as described in this chapter, then press the Share
button to return to Capture mode. In burst, only the last picture is tagged.
NOTE: Tags remain until removed. If a tagged picture or video is copied, the tag
is not copied.
Tagged Pictures Tagged Videos
!By print
!By email
!As Favorites, for easy organization on
your computer
!By email
!As Favorites
Print (page 64)
Email (page 65)
Favorite (page 66)
share
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Tagging Pictures for Printing
1Press the Share button. Press to
locate a picture.
2Highlight Print , then press the OK
button.*
3Press to select the number of copies
(0-99). Zero removes the tag for that
picture.
The Print icon appears in the status
area. The default quantity is one. (To
change the default, see page 68.)
4Optional: You can quickly tag other pictures. Press to locate a
picture. The displayed print quantity is applied when you press to go
to the next picture; or press to change the quantity. Change the
quantity to zero if you do not want to tag that picture. Repeat this
step until the desired print quantity is applied to the pictures.
5Press the OK button. Then press the Share button to exit the menu.
* To tag all pictures in the storage location, highlight Print All , press the
OK button, then indicate the number of copies as described above. To remove
the print tagging for all pictures in the storage location, highlight Cancel Prints,
then press the OK button. Print All and Cancel Prints is not available in
Quickview.
Printing Tagged Pictures
Dock your camera to the optional Kodak EasyShare printer dock 6000 and
print tagged pictures directly—without a computer. See page 80.
When you transfer the tagged pictures to your computer, the Kodak EasyShare
software print screen opens. For details, click the Help button in the Kodak
EasyShare software.
share
OK,
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Tagging Pictures and Videos for Emailing
First—On Your Computer
Use Kodak EasyShare software to create an email address book on your
computer. Then, copy up to 32 email addresses to the camera’s internal
memory.
Second—Tag On Your Camera
1Press the Share button. Press to
locate a picture.
2Highlight Email , then press the OK
button.
3Press to highlight an email address,
then press the OK button.
To tag other pictures with the same address, press to scroll through the
pictures. When the picture you want is displayed, press OK.
To send the pictures to more than one address, repeat step 3 for each address.
Selected addresses are checked.
4To remove a selection, highlight a checked address and press the OK
button. To remove all email selections, highlight Clear All.
5Press to highlight Exit, then press the OK button.
Your selections are saved. The email icon appears in the status
area.
6Press the Share button to exit the menu.
Third—Transfer and Email
When you transfer the tagged pictures and videos to your computer, the Kodak
EasyShare software email screen opens and lets you send the pictures and
videos to the addresses you specified. For details, click the Help button in the
Kodak EasyShare software.
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Tagging Pictures and Videos as Favorites
1Press the Share button. Press to
locate a picture.
2Press to highlight Favorite , then
press the OK button.
The Favorite icon appears in the
status area.
3To remove the tag, press the OK button
again.
4Press the Share button to exit the menu.
Using Favorites On Your Computer
When you transfer Favorite pictures and videos to your computer, you can use
Kodak EasyShare software to retrieve, organize, and label them by subject,
date, event, or any category you choose.
Need Help?
Click the Help button in the Kodak EasyShare software for details on creating
address books, and printing, emailing, and organizing tagged pictures on your
computer.
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6Customizing Your Camera
Settings
To Access Setup Mode/Menus
Use Setup to customize camera settings according to your preferences.
1In any mode (including Review), press the Menu button. Setup is the last
menu option on the menu screens.
2Press to highlight Setup , then press the OK button.
Setup Menus
Return to previous menu
(page 68)
Date & Time Set (page 6)
Default Print Quantity
(page 68)
Video Out (page 71)
Quickview (page 68) Language (page 71)
Advanced Digital Zoom
(page 69)
Format (page 72)
Shutter Sound (page 70) About (page 73)
Mode Description (page 70)
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Returning to the Previous Menu
!In the Setup menu, highlight Return ,
then press the OK button.
You are returned to the menu screen
from which you entered Setup.
Changing the Default Print Quantity
The Default Print Quantity setting determines the value that is displayed on the
Share Print screen (see page 64). The default value is 1.
1Press the Menu button.
2Press to highlight Setup , then press the OK button.
3Press to highlight Default Print
Quantity , then press the OK button.
4Press to select the new default
quantity, then press the OK button.
5Press the Menu button to exit the menu.
This setting remains until you change it.
Turning Off Quickview
After you take a picture or video, Quickview displays it on the camera screen
for approximately 5 seconds (see page 24 and page 46). To save battery
power, turn off Quickview.
1Press the Menu button.
2Press to highlight Setup , then press the OK button.
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3Press to highlight Quickview , then press the OK button.
4Press to highlight Off, then press the
OK button.
5Press the Menu button to exit the menu.
The picture is not displayed on the
camera screen after you take it. To see the
picture or video, press the Review button.
This setting remains until you change it.
Changing Advanced Digital Zoom
1Press the Menu button.
2Press to highlight Setup , then press the OK button.
3Press to highlight Advanced Digital
Zoom , then press the OK button.
4Press to highlight an option:
Continuous—digital zoom automatically
turns on after the Telephoto button is
pressed to the optical zoom limit and held.
Pause (default)—digital zoom turns on
after the Telephoto button is pressed to the
optical zoom limit, released, then is pressed
again.
None—disables digital zoom. The digital
zoom portion of the zoom indicator is not
displayed.
5Press the Menu button to exit the menu.
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Turning Off the Shutter Sound
1Press the Menu button.
2Press to highlight Setup , then press the OK button.
3Press to highlight Shutter Sound , then press the OK button.
4Press to highlight Off, then press the
OK button.
No sound plays when a picture is taken.
5Press the Menu button to exit the menu.
This setting remains until you change it.
Turning Off the Mode Description
When you turn on the camera or rotate the Mode dial to change modes, the
name and a short description of the mode chosen is displayed on the screen.
Use the Mode Description feature to turn off the mode description display.
1Press the Menu button.
2Press to highlight Setup , then press the OK button.
3Press to highlight Mode Description , then press the OK button.
4Press to highlight Off, then press the
OK button.
The mode name and description are not
displayed on the screen when you change
modes.
5Press the Menu button to exit the menu.
This setting remains until you change it.
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Setting Video Out
Video Out is a regional setting that lets you successfully connect to a television
or other external device (see page 58).
1Press the Menu button.
2Press to highlight Setup , then press the OK button.
3Press to highlight Video Out , then press the OK button.
4Press to highlight an option:
NTSC (default)—used in most countries
except those in Europe and China. North
America and Japan use NTSC.
PAL—used in Europe and China.
5Press the OK button to accept the change.
6Press the Menu button to exit the menu.
This setting remains until you change it.
Selecting a Language
You can display menus and screen messages in different languages.
1Press the Menu button.
2Press to highlight Setup , then press the OK button.
3Press to highlight Language , then press the OK button.
4Highlight an option, then press the OK
button.
5Press the Menu button to exit the menu.
Text is displayed in the selected language.
This setting remains until you change it.
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Formatting Internal Memory or Card
CAUTION:
Formatting erases all pictures and videos, including those
that are protected. Removing a card during formatting may
damage the card.
1Press the Menu button.
2Press to highlight Setup , then press the OK button.
3Press to highlight Format , then press the OK button.
4Press to highlight an option:
MEMORY CARD—deletes everything on
the card; formats the card.
CANCEL (default)—exits without making
a change.
INTERNAL MEMORY—deletes everything
in internal memory including email
addresses and album names; formats the
internal memory.
5Press the OK button.
6Highlight Continue Format, then press the OK button.
When the formatting is complete, the Setup menu appears.
7Press the Menu button to exit the Setup menu.
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Viewing Camera Information
1Press the Menu button.
2Press to highlight Setup , then press the OK button.
3Press to highlight About , then press the OK button.
The camera model and the current firmware version appear.
4Press the OK button again to return to the Menu screen.
5Press the Menu button to exit the menu.
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7Installing the Software
This product was designed and manufactured to existing industry standards as
of this product’s release date. Future hardware and operating systems may or
may not support this Kodak product. Please contact your hardware or
operating system manufacturer or retailer if you encounter compatibility
problems between this product and future hardware products or operating
systems.
NOTE: Computers with Windows 2000, Windows XP Pro, or Mac OS X
operating systems need administrator privileges to install the software.
See your computer user’s guide.
Windows OS-based System
Requirements
!Personal computer running Windows 98, 98SE, ME, 2000, or XP operating
systems
!233 MHz processor or greater (300 MHz recommended for Windows
2000 and XP operating systems)
!64 MB of available RAM (128 MB recommended)
!100 MB of available hard disk space
!CD-ROM drive
!Built-in USB port
!Color monitor with a minimum resolution of 800 x 600 pixels; High Color
(16-bit) or True Color (24-bit) recommended
!Internet access for online printing and emailing
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Mac OS X System Requirements
!Macintosh computer with a G3 or G4 processor
!Mac OS 10.1.2, minimum
!128 MB of available RAM
!200 MB of available hard disk space
!CD-ROM drive
!Built-in USB port
!Color monitor with a minimum resolution of 800 x 600 pixels; thousands
or millions of colors recommended
!Internet access for online printing and emailing
Mac OS 8.6 and 9.x System
Requirements
!PowerPC-based Macintosh computer
!Mac OS 8.6 or 9.x
!64 MB of available RAM
!200 MB of available hard disk space
!CD-ROM drive
!Built-in USB port
!Color monitor with a minimum resolution of 800 x 600 pixels; thousands
or millions of colors recommended
!Internet access for online printing and emailing
NOTE: Mac OS 8.6 and 9.x do not support the Share button functions.
Mac OS X is recommended for full functionality.
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Install the Software
For information on the software applications included on the Kodak EasyShare
software CD, click the Help button in the Kodak EasyShare software.
CAUTION:
Install the software from the
Kodak EasyShare software CD
before connecting the camera
or optional camera dock to the
computer. Failure to do so may
cause the software to load
incorrectly.
1Before you begin, close all software
applications that are open on your
computer (including anti-virus software).
2Place the Kodak EasyShare software CD into
the CD-ROM drive.
3Load the software:
Windows OS-based computer—if the
install window does not appear, choose Run
from the Start menu and type d:\setup.exe
where d is the drive letter that contains the
CD.
Mac OS 8.6 or 9.x—on the install
window, click Continue.
Mac OS X—double-click the CD icon on
the desktop, then click the Install icon.
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4Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software.
!Windows OS-based computers—select Complete to automatically
install all applications. Select Custom to choose the applications you
wish to install.
!Mac OS 8.6 or 9.x—select Easy to automatically install the most
commonly used applications.
!Mac OS X—follow the on-screen instructions.
NOTE: When prompted, take a few minutes to electronically register your
camera and software. This lets you receive information regarding
software updates and registers some of the products included with the
camera. You must be connected to your Internet service provider to
register electronically.
To register later, visit www.kodak.com/go/register.
5If prompted, restart the computer. If you turned off anti-virus software,
turn it back on. See the anti-virus software manual for details.
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8Connecting Camera to
Computer
CAUTION:
Install Kodak EasyShare software before connecting the
camera or optional dock to the computer. Failure to do so
may cause the software to load incorrectly.
You can transfer pictures and videos from the camera to the computer using:
!The (included) USB cable.
!The (optional) Kodak EasyShare camera dock 6000. See page 83 for
connecting with the camera dock.
!The (optional) Kodak EasyShare printer dock 6000. Purchase these and
other accessories at a dealer of Kodak products or visit
www.kodak.com/go/dx6490accessories.
Transferring Pictures With the USB Cable
1Turn off the camera.
2Plug the labeled end of the USB cable
into the labeled USB port on your computer.
See your computer user’s guide for details.
3Plug the other end of the USB cable into the
labeled USB port on the camera.
4Turn on the camera.
Kodak EasyShare software opens on your
computer. The software prompts you
through the transfer process.
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NOTE: Visit www.kodak.com/go/howto for an online tutorial on connecting.
You can also use a Kodak multi-card reader or Kodak 6-in-1 card
reader to transfer your pictures.
Printing Pictures from Your Computer
For details on printing pictures from your computer, click the Help button in
the Kodak EasyShare software.
Ordering Prints Online
Kodak EasyShare print service (provided by Ofoto, Inc. www.ofoto.com) is one
of the many online print services offered in the Kodak EasyShare software. You
can easily:
!Upload your pictures.
!Edit, enhance, and add borders to your pictures.
!Store pictures, and share them with family and friends.
!Order high-quality prints, photo greeting cards, frames, calendars, and
albums—and have them delivered to your door.
Printing From an Optional SD/MMC Card
!Automatically print tagged pictures when you insert your card into a printer
with an SD/MMC slot. See your printer user’s guide for details.
!Make prints at an SD/MMC-capable Kodak picture maker. (Contact a
location prior to visiting. See www.kodak.com/go/picturemaker.)
!Take the card to your local photo retailer for professional printing.
Print With or Without a Computer
Dock your camera to the Kodak EasyShare printer dock 6000 and print
directly—without using a computer. Purchase this and other accessories at a
dealer of Kodak products or visit www.kodak.com/go/dx6490accessories.
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9Using the Camera Dock
6000
The Kodak EasyShare camera dock 6000:
!Makes it easy to transfer pictures and videos to the computer.
!Charges the Kodak EasyShare Li-Ion rechargeable battery (included with
your camera).
!Supplies power to the camera.
You can purchase a camera dock at a dealer of Kodak products or visit
www.kodak.com/go/dx6490accessories.
Camera Dock 6000 Package Contents
1Camera dock 6000
25-volt AC adapter
Your AC adapter may differ from the one
pictured.
3Kodak EasyShare Ni-MH rechargeable
battery pack *
4Quick Start Guide (not shown)
*Important Note about the Ni-MH Battery
Do not use the Ni-MH rechargeable battery pack in your DX6490 zoom digital
camera. It is compatible with other Kodak EasyShare digital cameras, but not
the DX6490. Instead, use the Li-Ion rechargeable battery that came with your
camera (see page 4). It is rechargeable with the camera dock 6000.
NOTE: If your camera is packaged with a camera dock 6000, the Ni-MH battery
pack is not included.
2
1
3
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Installing the Custom Camera Insert
A universal insert is pre-installed in the camera dock. It allows all Kodak
EasyShare CX/DX6000 series and LS600 series cameras to use the camera
dock.
A custom insert* is included with your camera. It provides a perfect fit for
your Kodak EasyShare DX6490 zoom digital camera.
Remove the Universal Insert
1Place your thumbs against the front of the
universal insert. Press in and lift.
2Lift the side edge of the insert, then remove
the insert from the dock.
3Save the universal insert as a spare.
Install the Custom Insert
1Position the custom insert so the cutout
lines up with the camera dock connector.
2Fit the insert into the groove in the dock.
Snap it into place.
* If your camera is packaged with a camera dock 6000, the custom insert is
pre-installed in the camera dock, and the universal insert is not included.
Cutout
Connector
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Connecting the Camera Dock 6000
After the Kodak EasyShare software is loaded (see page 77), connect the
camera dock to your computer and to a power outlet. You need:
!The USB cable included with your camera
!The 5-volt AC adapter included with the camera dock
IMPORTANT: Make sure your camera is NOT in the camera dock
when you are connecting to power and the computer.
1Plug the labeled end of the USB cable
into the labeled USB port on your computer.
See your computer user’s guide for details.
2Plug the other end of the USB cable into the
square USB connector on the back of the
camera dock.
3Plug the AC adapter into the round power
connector on the back of the camera dock
and into a power outlet.
Your AC adapter may differ from the one
pictured or may have additional plugs.
Use the plug that accommodates your
type of power outlet.
Leave the camera dock connected so it’s always ready to charge the camera
battery and transfer pictures and videos.
CAUTION:
Use only the 5-volt AC adapter included with the camera
dock 6000. Other adapters may cause damage to your
camera, camera dock, or AC adapter.
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Docking the Camera
To charge the battery or to transfer pictures and videos from the camera to the
computer:
1Flip down the camera dock foot (optional).
The camera dock now sits at the proper
angle for viewing the LCD screen.
2Turn off the camera.
NOTE: Make sure you have the USB cable
plugged into the dock, not the camera.
3With the LCD screen facing forward, match
the connector and alignment pins on the
camera dock to the camera. Push down
until the camera is securely seated.
The Transfer light glows green when
the camera is seated.
If a rechargeable battery is in the camera,
the first battery charging light glows
green.
The camera is now powered by the
camera dock instead of the camera
battery.
Connector
Alignment
Pins
Foot
light
Transfer
Charging
lights
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Charging the Battery
1Make sure the Kodak EasyShare Li-Ion
rechargeable battery is installed in the
camera (see page 4). The battery requires
charging before first use.
2Turn off the camera and place it in the
camera dock (see page 84).
If the battery requires charging, charging begins after a brief battery check.
!Full charging takes about 3 hours.
!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 auto
power-off (see page 116).
!Charging is suspended during picture transfer.
Charging Lights Status
Chargin
g
lights
Charging Lights Cause
Green lights
1 light: Camera is properly docked. Battery is either being
checked or is less than half charged.
2 lights: Battery is more than half charged.
3 lights: Battery is fully charged.
Red light
(blinking)
Battery is not properly installed (see page 4).
Battery or connector pin is damaged.
Camera and battery have been exposed to extreme
temperatures. Slowly return to room temperature.
No lights Camera is not properly docked.
AC adapter is not connected.
Rechargeable battery is not installed (see page 4).
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Transferring Pictures With the Dock
After the Kodak EasyShare software is loaded on your computer (see page 77),
you can transfer pictures and videos from your camera to your computer.
1Turn off the camera and place it in the
camera dock.
2Push the Transfer button.
The Transfer light blinks green while the
pictures and videos are transferring.
Messages about the transfer status appear
on the LCD screen. Kodak EasyShare
software automatically opens on your
computer.
NOTE: After transferring, the camera dock resumes charging as necessary.
Transfer Light Status
Need Help Using the Software?
For details on transferring, organizing, printing, emailing, and editing your
pictures, click the Help button in the Kodak EasyShare software screens.
Transfer
button
Transfer
light
Light Cause
Steady The camera is properly seated in the camera dock. The camera
dock is connected to AC power and to a computer via the USB
cable.
Blinking Pictures are being transferred to the computer.
Off The camera is not seated in the camera dock (see page 84).
The camera dock is not plugged into AC power (see page 83).
The USB cable is not connected (see page 83).
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Reviewing Pictures and Videos
When the camera is in the dock, the camera is powered by the dock, not the
camera batteries. Save battery power by using the dock to review pictures and
videos on the LCD screen.
1Turn on the camera and place it in the
camera dock.
2Press the Review button to display the last
picture or video taken. See Chapter 4,
Reviewing Pictures and Videos, for details.
You can perform any camera function with
the camera in the dock (ex., run a slide
show, check or change settings).
Troubleshooting—Camera Dock 6000
review
button
Problem Cause Solution
Pictures are not
transferred to
the computer
AC adapter or USB
cable is not securely
connected.
Check the connections (see
page 83).
Software is not
installed.
Install the software (see page 77).
Too many applications
running on computer.
Close all software applications
and try again.
Camera was removed
from the camera dock
during picture transfer.
Replace the camera on the
camera dock and press the
Transfer button.
Transfer button was not
pressed.
Press the Transfer button.
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Camera Dock 6000 Specifications
Using the AC Adapter to Power the
Camera
You can use the 5-volt AC adapter that came with the Kodak EasyShare camera
dock 6000 to power the camera. The adapter cannot charge the battery.
1Connect the AC adapter to the DC-In port.
2Connect the other end of the AC adapter to
an electrical outlet.
Purchase batteries and AC adapters at a
dealer of Kodak products or visit
www.kodak.com/go/dx6490accessories.
Specifications—Kodak EasyShare camera dock 6000
Communication
with computer
USB Cable (included with Kodak EasyShare
cameras)
Dimensions
(without insert)
Width
Depth
Height
Weight
6.1 in. (155 mm)
3.7 in. (94.5 mm)
1.2 in.(31 mm)
6.0 oz (170 g)
Indicator lights Transfer light Indicates connection/transfer
Charging lights Indicate charging status and error
conditions
Input voltage 5 ±0.25 V DC
Power DC input AC adapter (included with camera
dock)
DC-In
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Earlier Cameras and Docks
Your Kodak EasyShare DX6490 zoom digital camera is compatible with the
Kodak EasyShare camera dock 6000 described here.
It is not compatible with the earlier dock models: the Kodak EasyShare camera
dock or camera dock II.
For a list of Kodak EasyShare camera/dock compatibility, visit
www.kodak.com/global/en/service/docks/dockCompatibility.jhtml.
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10Troubleshooting
When you have questions about your camera, start here. Additional technical
information is available in the ReadMe file located on the Kodak EasyShare
software CD. For camera dock 6000 troubleshooting, see page 87. For updates
to Troubleshooting information, visit www.kodak.com/go/dx6490support.
Camera Problems
Problem Cause Solution
Camera does not
turn on.
Battery is not properly
installed.
Reinstall the battery (page 4).
Battery is not charged. Recharge the battery (page 85).
Camera does not
turn off; lens does
not retract.
A non-approved battery
may be in the camera.
Use the battery that came with your
camera, or an approved
replacement battery (page 14).
Pictures
remaining
number does not
decrease after
taking a picture.
The picture does not
take up enough space
to decrease the
number.
The camera is operating normally.
Continue taking pictures.
You did not take a
picture.
Use Review (page 51) or
Quickview (page 24) to make sure
a picture was taken.
Picture
orientation is not
accurate.
The camera was
rotated or tilted while
the picture was taken.
Set the Orientation Sensor
(page 43).
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Shutter button
does not work.
Camera is not turned
on.
Turn on the camera
(page 5).
The camera is
processing a picture;
the image storage icon
on the EVF or LCD
screen is blinking.
Wait until the image storage icon
( or ) stops blinking
before taking another picture.
The card or internal
memory is full.
Transfer pictures to the computer
(page 79), delete pictures from
the camera (page 53), switch
storage locations (page 12), or
insert a card with available
memory (page 11).
The Shutter button was
not fully pressed down.
For best pictures, see page 17.
Part of the picture
is missing.
Something was
blocking the lens when
the picture was taken.
Keep hands, fingers, or other
objects away from the lens when
taking pictures.
Stored pictures
are corrupted.
The card was removed
or the battery expired
while the mode light or
the image storage icon
was blinking.
Retake picture.
Turn off the camera before
removing the card. Do not remove
the card while the mode light or
the image storage icon is blinking.
Keep battery charged.
In Review mode,
you do not see a
picture (or the
expected picture)
on the camera
screen.
The camera may not be
accessing the correct
storage location.
Check the picture storage location
setting (page 12).
The EVF screen is on
instead of the LCD.
Push the EVF/LCD button to
change the display (page 7).
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Picture is too
dark.
Flash is not on. Turn on the flash (page 26).
Flash unit is not open. Slide the flash release button to
open the flash unit (page 26).
The subject is too far
away for the flash to
have an effect.
Move so there is no more than
16.1 ft (4.9 m) between the
camera and the subject in Wide;
13.8 ft (4.2 m) in Telephoto.
The subject is in front
of a bright light
(backlit).
Use Fill flash (page 26) or change
your position so light is not behind
the subject.
Not enough light. Reposition the camera or subject
for more available light.
Use PASM mode to adjust the
aperture or shutter speed
(page 19).
Auto exposure was not
achieved.
To take the best possible pictures,
press the Shutter button
half-way and hold. When the
ready light glows green, press the
Shutter button the rest of the
way down to take the picture.
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Picture is too
light.
The flash is not needed. Change to Auto flash or Flash Off
(page 26).
The subject was too
close for flash.
Move so there is at least 2.0 ft (0.6
m) in Wide; 3.9 ft (1.0 m) in Tele
between camera and subject.
Too much light. Reposition the camera or subject
to decrease available light.
Use PASM mode to adjust the
aperture or shutter speed
(page 19).
Auto exposure was not
achieved.
To take the best possible pictures,
press the Shutter button
half-way and hold. When the
AF/AE indicator turns green, press
the Shutter button the rest of the
way down to take the picture.
In Review mode,
multi-up video
display, a blue
screen is
displayed instead
of a picture.
The camera is
processing a picture.
The camera is operating normally.
When processing ends, the first
frame of the video is displayed on
the multi-up screen.
Stored pictures
are damaged.
The card was removed
or the battery expired
while the mode light or
the image storage icon
was blinking.
Retake picture. Turn off the
camera before removing the card.
Keep battery charged.
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Picture is
blurry/not clear.
The lens is dirty. Clean the lens (page 113).
Subject too close when
taking picture.
Move so there is at least 2.0 ft (0.6
m) between the camera and the
subject, or at least 4.8 in. (12 cm)
at Wide in Close-up mode.
Subject or the camera
moved while the
picture was taken.
Place the camera on a flat, steady
surface or use a tripod.
The subject is too far
away for the flash to be
effective.
Move so there is no more than
16.1 ft (4.9 m) between the
camera and the subject; 13.8 ft
(4.2 m) in Telephoto.
Auto focus was not
achieved.
To take the best possible pictures,
press the Shutter button
half-way and hold. When the
AF/AE indicator turns green, press
the Shutter button the rest of the
way down to take the picture. (If
the AF/AE indicator is red, release
the Shutter button and recompose
picture.)
Slide show does
not run on
external video
device.
Video Out setting is
incorrect.
Adjust the camera Video Out
setting (NTSC or PAL,
page 71).
External device is set
incorrectly.
See the external device’s user’s
guide.
Camera freezes
up when a card is
inserted or
removed.
Camera detected an
error when the card
was inserted or
removed.
Turn the camera off, then back on.
Make sure the camera is turned off
before inserting or removing a
card.
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Camera/Computer Communications
EVF (electronic
viewfinder) is not
on.
EVF has timed out. You
haven’t looked through
the EVF for 15 seconds
or more.
Look through the EVF to turn the
display back on.
The display is set to the
LCD screen.
Push the EVF/LCD button to
change the display (page 7).
Problem Cause Solution
The computer
cannot
communicate
with the
camera.
(For
communication
problems with
a camera dock
6000, see
page 87.)
There is a problem with
the configuration of the
USB port on the
computer.
See this file on the EasyShare
software CD: USB.html Or, visit
www.kodak.com/go/
camerasupport
Camera power is off. Turn on the camera (page 5).
Battery is not charged. Recharge the battery (page 85).
Use a Kodak: 5-Volt AC adapter,
EasyShare camera dock 6000, or
EasyShare printer dock 6000 to
transfer pictures.
Some Advanced Power
Management utilities on
laptops turn off ports to
save battery life.
See the Power Management section
of the laptop user’s guide to disable
this feature.
USB cable is not
securely connected.
Connect cable to camera and
computer port (page 79).
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The computer
cannot
communicate
with the
camera.
(For
communication
problems with
a camera dock
6000, see
page 87.)
Software is not installed. Install the software
(page 77).
Software is installed
incorrectly.
Disconnect the USB cable. Close all
open applications. Uninstall, then
re-install the software (page 77).
To uninstall, go to Start/Settings/
Control Panel/Add/Remove
Programs.
Too many applications
are running on the
computer.
Disconnect camera from the
computer. Close all software
applications, reconnect camera.
Cannot transfer
pictures.
(The Add New
Hardware
Wizard cannot
locate drivers.)
Software is not installed. Disconnect USB cable. (If using
camera dock, disconnect cable and
remove camera from dock). Install
EasyShare software (page 77).
Software is installed
incorrectly.
Disconnect the USB cable. Close all
open applications. Uninstall, then
re-install the software (page 77).
To uninstall, go to Start/Settings/
Control Panel/Add/Remove
Programs.
USB cable was
connected during
software installation.
Camera is listed as an
unknown device (PC
only).
Delete camera from Device
Manager: Right-click on My
Computer, go to
Properties/Hardware/Device
Manager/Other Devices/ (delete
this entry: ?Kodak ES camera)
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SD/MMC Cards and Internal Memory
Problem Cause Solution
The camera
does not
recognize
SD/MMC card.
The card may not be
SD/MMC certified.
Purchase a certified SD/MMC card.
The card may be
corrupt.
Reformat the card (page 72).
Caution: Formatting erases all
pictures and videos, including
protected files.
Card is not properly
inserted in camera.
Insert a card into the slot, then push
to seat (page 11).
Camera freezes
up when a card
is inserted or
removed.
Camera detects an
error when the card
was inserted or
removed.
Turn the camera off, then back on.
Make sure the mode light is not
blinking and the camera is off when
inserting or removing a card.
Memory card
full
Storage is full. Transfer pictures and videos to the
computer, then delete them from
the camera.
The maximum
number of files or
folders is reached (or
other directory
concern).
Transfer pictures and videos to the
computer, then format the card or
internal memory (page 72).
Caution: Formatting a card erases
all pictures and videos, including
protected files. (Formatting internal
memory also erases email
addresses and album names. To
restore addresses and albums, see
Kodak EasyShare software Help.)
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Camera Screen Messages
Message Cause Solution
No images to display There are no pictures
in the current storage
location.
Change picture storage
location setting (page 12).
Memory card requires
formatting
The card is corrupted
or formatted for
another digital camera.
Insert a new card or format
the card (page 72).
Caution: Formatting erases
all pictures and videos,
including protected files.
Memory card cannot
be read (Please format
card or insert another
card)
Internal memory
requires formatting
The camera internal
memory is corrupted.
Format the internal
memory (page 72).
Caution: Formatting erases
all pictures and videos,
including protected files.
(Formatting internal
memory also erases email
addresses and album
names. To restore them,
see Kodak EasyShare
software Help.)
Internal memory
cannot be read (Please
format internal
memory)
No memory card (Files
not copied)
There is no card in the
camera. Pictures were
not copied.
Insert a card (page 11).
Not enough space to
copy files (Files not
copied)
There is not enough
space in the location
you are copying to
(internal memory or
the card).
Delete pictures from the
location you are copying to
(page 53), or insert a new
card.
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Read-only card,
change to internal
memory to capture
The card in the camera
is write-protected.
To take a picture, insert a
new card or change storage
location to internal
memory (page 12).
Card is protected
(Reset switch on card)
Switch on card is in
write-protect position.
Reset the switch as shown
on camera screen.
Card is locked (Insert
a new card)
The card is
write-protected.
To take a picture, insert a
new card or change storage
location to internal
memory (page 12).
Card is unusable
(Insert a new card)
The card is slow,
corrupted, or
unreadable.
Insert a new card
(page 11).
Recording stopped.
Record in internal
memory (Card speed is
slow)
Card cannot be used to
take videos.
Change storage location to
internal memory
(page 12). Use this card to
take pictures only.
Memory card is full
(Cannot save Share/
Album tagging)
There is no space
remaining.
Insert a new card
(page 11), transfer
pictures (page 79), or
delete pictures (page 53).
Internal memory is full
(Cannot save Share/
Album tagging)
Date and time have
been reset
This is the first time you
turned on the camera;
or the battery has been
removed for an
extended period of
time; or the battery is
exhausted.
Reset the clock (page 6).
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High camera
temperature. (Camera
will be turned off.)
The internal
temperature of the
camera is too high for
the camera to operate.
Leave the camera off for
several minutes, then turn
it back on.
If the message reappears,
contact Customer Support
(page 106).
Remove USB cable in
camera. Restart
computer if needed
With camera dock or
printer dock 6000: USB
cable was plugged into
the camera instead of
the dock.
Remove the USB cable from
the camera. Plug it into the
dock (page 83).
Memory Card is full There is no more space
on the card in the
camera.
Transfer pictures to the
computer (page 79),
delete pictures from the
card (page 53), insert a
new card, or change
storage location to internal
memory (page 12).
Internal Memory is full There is no more space
in the camera’s internal
memory.
Transfer pictures to the
computer (page 79),
delete pictures from the
internal memory (page 53)
or change storage location
to Auto (page 12) and
insert card (page 11).
Unrecognized File
Format
The camera cannot
read the picture format.
Transfer the unreadable
picture to the computer
(page 79), or delete the
picture (page 53).
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Mode Light Status
No Address Book in
Camera
No email addresses
appear because there is
no address book.
Create and copy address
book from computer. See
EasyShare software Help.
No Album Names in
Camera
Album names have not
been copied to the
camera from the
computer.
Create and copy album
names from computer. See
EasyShare software Help.
Other error code An error is detected. Turn the Mode dial off,
then back on. If the
message reappears,
contact Customer Support
(page 106).
Status Cause Solution
Mode light is on:
green in Auto
mode ; white in all
other modes.
Camera is on; ready
to take a picture or
video.
Camera is operating
normally.
Message Cause Solution
Mode
light
The mode light illuminates the active capture
mode on the Mode dial. It’s easy to see what
mode the camera is on.
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Mode light does not
turn on and the
camera does not
work.
Camera is not turned
on.
Turn on the camera
(page 5).
Battery is exhausted. Recharge the battery
(page 85) or install a new
one (page 4).
Mode dial was on
when battery was
reloaded.
Turn Mode dial off, then
back on.
Mode light is blinking. Camera was turned
off while a picture is
being processed and
saved.
Camera is operating
normally. Processing is
completed before power off.
Do not remove the card
while the light is blinking.
Camera has been
turned on and is
performing a
self-check.
Camera is operating
normally.
Begin taking pictures when
the light stops blinking.
The internal
temperature of the
camera is too high
for the camera to
operate.
Leave the camera off for
several minutes, then turn it
back on.
If the message reappears,
contact Customer Support
(page 106).
Battery is low or
exhausted.
Recharge the battery
(page 85) or install a new
one (page 4).
Camera is connected
to computer, USB
connection is active.
Camera is operating
normally.
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Helpful Web Links
Help in this Manual
See Troubleshooting, page 91 for help with problems you may have with your
camera, camera/computer connections, or SD/MMC cards. See page 81 for
help with the EasyShare camera dock 6000.
Software Help
Click the Help button in the Kodak EasyShare software.
Help with your camera www.kodak.com/go/dx6490support
Help with Windows operating
system and working with digital
pictures
www.kodak.com/go/pcbasics
Download the latest camera
software and firmware
www.kodak.com/go/dx6490downloads
Optimize your printer for truer,
more vibrant colors
www.kodak.com/go/onetouch
Get support for cameras, software,
accessories, more
www.kodak.com/go/support
Purchase camera accessories www.kodak.com/go/dx6490accessories.
Register your camera www.kodak.com/go/register
View online tutorials www.kodak.com/go/howto
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Telephone Customer Support
If you have questions concerning the operation of the software or camera, you
may speak with a customer support representative.
Before You Call
!Have the camera or camera dock connected to your computer.
!Be at your computer.
!Have the following information available:
Operating system __________________________________________
Processor speed (MHz)_____________________________________
Computer model __________________________________________
Amount of memory (MB) ____________________________________
Exact error message you received_______________________________
Version of Kodak EasyShare software CD________________________
Camera serial number______________________________________
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Telephone Numbers
Australia 1800 147 701
Austria/Osterreich 0179 567 357
Belgium/Belgique 02 713 14 45
Brazil 0800 150000
Canada 1 800 465 6325
China 800 820 6027
Denmark/Danmark 3 848 71 30
Ireland/Eire 01 407 3054
Finland/Suomi 0800 1 17056
France 01 55 1740 77
Germany/Deutschland 069 5007 0035
Greece 00800 441 25605
Hong Kong 800 901 514
India 91 22 617 5823
Italy/Italia 02 696 33452
Korea 00798 631 0024
Netherlands/Nederland 020 346 9372
New Zealand 0800 440 786
Norway/Norge 23 16 21 33
Philippines 1 800 1 888 9600
Portugal 021 415 4125
Singapore 800 6363 036
Spain/Espana 91 749 76 53
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For the most up-to-date listings, visit:
http://www.kodak.com/US/en/digital/contacts/DAIInternationalContacts.shtml
Sweden/Sverige 08 587 704 21
Switzerland/Schweiz/Suisse 01 838 53 51
Taiwan 0 080 861 008
Thailand 001 800 631 0017
UK 0870 243 0270
United States 1 800 235 6325
Outside the United States 585 726 7260
International Toll Line +44 131 458 6714
International Toll Fax +44 131 458 6962
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12 Appendix
Camera Specifications
Kodak EasyShare DX6490 zoom digital camera
Color modes Saturated color, neutral color, black & white,
sepia
Communication with computer USB, via: USB cable; EasyShare camera dock
6000; or printer dock 6000
Dimensions Width
Depth
Height
3.9 in. (99.6 mm)
3.2 in. (81.2 mm)
3.2 in. (79.9 mm)
Weight 10.9 oz (310 g) w/o battery and card
Exposure metering Multi-pattern, center weighted, center spot AE;
TTL-AE with program modes; Locked
AE@still; Continuous AE@video, preview
External flash Maximum 500V; signal active synchronously
with shutter release
File format Still JPEG/EXIF v2.2
Video .mov file format, QuickTime
Audio G.711
Flash Modes Auto, Fill, Red-eye, Off
Range Wide: 2.0-16.1 ft (0.6-4.9 m) ISO 140
Tele: 3.9-13.8 ft (1.0-4.2 m) ISO 200
Charging Time Less than 7 seconds with fully charged battery
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Focus zone Multi-zone, center spot focus
High speed, low-light auto focus: hybrid AF
system with TTL and passive external sensor
Image sensor 1/2.5 inch interline transfer CCD, 4:3 aspect
ratio, RGB Bayer CFA, 4.0 M effective pixels
ISO speed Automatic
Manual
100 - 200
80, 100, 200, 400, 800
Lens Type Optical quality glass, 7 groups/11 elements (3
aspherical lenses), f/2.8 - f/3.7
Aperture Priority
AE
f/2.8 - f/8 (@ wide)
Focal length 38 - 380 mm (35 mm equivalent)
Focus distance Standard Wide: 2.0 ft.(0.6 m) to infinity
Standard Tele: 6.6 ft.(2.0 m) to infinity
Close-up Wide: 0.4 to 2.3 ft. (.12 m to .7 m)
Close-up Tele: 3.9 to 6.9 ft. (1.2 m to
2.1 m)
W and T Infinity: 65.6 ft. (20 m) to infinity
LCD screen (LCD and EVF not
simultaneous)
2.2 in. (55.9 mm), color, 640 x 240 (153k)
pixels. Preview rate: 28 fps
Operating temperature 32 to 104° F (0 to 40° C)
Picture/Video storage 16 MB internal; optional SD or MMC card
Pixel
resolution
Best
Best (3:2)
Better
Good
2304 x 1728 (4.0 M) pixels
2304 x 1536 (3.5 M) pixels
1656 x 1242 (2.1 M) pixels
1200 x 900 (1.1 M) pixels
Kodak EasyShare DX6490 zoom digital camera
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Original Factory Settings
Power Battery, 3.7V Li-Ion
rechargeable
1700 mAh (recommended, included with
camera); 1050 mAh (optional)
AC adapter 5V DC (included with camera dock 6000)
Self Timer 10 seconds
Tripod socket Yes
Video out NTSC or PAL selectable
Video resolution 320 x 240 pixels, 24 fps
Viewfinder - electronic, EVF
(LCD and EVF not simultaneous)
0.44 in. (11.2 mm), color, 800 x 225(180k)
pixels. Preview rate: 28 fps
White balance Auto, Daylight, Tungsten, Fluorescent
Zoom (still capture) 10X optical, 3X digital (30X total)
Feature Factory Setting
Color mode Saturated color
Continuous Auto Focus (video
capture)
On
Date/Time 2003/01/01; 12:00
Date/Time Stamp Off
Default Print Quantity 1
Display EVF, Capture modes; LCD, Review mode
Digital Zoom initiation Pause
Exposure Compensation 0.0
Kodak EasyShare DX6490 zoom digital camera
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Upgrading Your Software and Firmware
Download the latest versions of the software included on the Kodak EasyShare
software CD and the camera firmware (the software that runs on the camera).
Visit www.kodak.com/go/dx6490downloads.
Exposure Metering Mode Multi-pattern
Flash Auto: Auto, Sport, Portrait, Night, PASM
Off: Video, Burst
Focus Zone Multi-zone
Image Storage Auto
ISO Auto
Language English
Manual (PASM) mode Program mode (P)
Orientation Sensor On
Picture Quality Best
Quickview On
Shutter Sound On
Slide Show Interval 5 seconds
Slide Show Loop Off
Storage Location Auto
Video Date Display None
Video Out NTSC
White Balance Auto
Feature Factory Setting
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Tips, Safety, Maintenance
!Always follow basic safety precautions. Refer to the “Important Safety
Instructions” booklet packed with your camera.
!Do not allow chemicals, such as suntan lotion, to come into contact with
the painted surface of the camera.
!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. If this does not resolve the problem,
contact customer support (see page 106).
!Clean the lens, EVF, and LCD screen:
1 Blow gently on the lens, EVF, or LCD screen to remove dust and dirt.
2 Wipe the lens, EVF, 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, EVF, or LCD screen
with chemically treated eyeglass lens tissue. It may scratch the
lens.
!Wipe the outside of the camera with a clean, dry cloth. Never use harsh or
abrasive cleaners or organic solvents on the camera or any of its parts.
!Connect a tripod directly to the camera; do not connect a tripod to the
camera dock.
!Service agreements are available in some countries. Contact a dealer of
Kodak products for more information.
!For digital camera disposal or recycling information, contact your local
authorities. In the US, visit the Electronics Industry Alliance Web site at
www.eiae.org or the Kodak Web site at
www.kodak.com/go/dx6490support.
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Storage Capacities
File sizes can vary due to scene content. You may be able to store more or
fewer pictures and videos. Purchase accessories at a dealer of Kodak products
or visit www.kodak.com/go/dx6490accessories.
Picture Storage Capacity
Video Storage Capacity
Number of pictures
Best
Best (3:2) Better
Good
16 MB internal memory 10 12 18 30
16 MB SD/MMC 12 14 21 35
32 MB SD/MMC 24 29 42 70
64 MB SD/MMC 48 59 85 140
128 MB SD/MMC 96 119 170 280
256 MB SD/MMC 192 239 341 560
Minutes/seconds of video
16 MB internal memory 52 sec.
16 MB SD/MMC 1 min.
32 MB SD/MMC 2 min.
64 MB SD/MMC 4 min.
128 MB SD/MMC 8 min.
256 MB SD/MMC 16 min., 5 sec.
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Locating Pictures and Videos on a Card
Pictures stored on SD/MMC Cards use a standard (DCF-Digital Camera
Format) agreed upon by many camera manufacturers. This lets you use the
cards in different cameras. If you use a card reader to retrieve your files, the
following description of the card file structure may be helpful.
MISC folder—contains the order files created when you use the Share
feature to tag files for printing, emailing, and as favorites; also contains the
address book and album names copied from the computer.
SYSTEM folder—created and used while updating camera firmware.
DCIM folder—root level folder, contains the 100K6490 folder. Each time you
turn on the camera or insert a different card, any empty folders within the
DCIM folder are removed.
100K6490 subfolder—initially contains all pictures and videos on the card.
Album tags are stored here with the picture or video.
Picture Naming Conventions
!Pictures are named 100_nnnn.JPG, and are numbered in the order in
which they are taken. The first picture is named 100_0001.JPG; the highest
number allowed is 100_9999.JPG.
!When a card contains a picture named 100_9999.JPG in the
\DCIM\100K6490 folder, subsequent pictures appear in a new folder
(\DCIM\101K6490), beginning with picture 101_0001.JPG.
!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
100_0007.JPG and you delete it, the next picture you take is named
100_0008.JPG.
!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.
!If you use the card in a camera other than the Kodak EasyShare DX6490
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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.
Burst Pictures
When a burst series is initiated, a letter “B” replaces the underscore in the file
name. When a burst series is initiated or ended, the second digit to the left of
the decimal is incremented by 1.
Power-Saving Features
Image Mode File name Image Mode File name
1 Still 100_0001.JPG 4 Burst (1/2) 100B0020.JPG
2 Burst (1/2) 100B0010.JPG 5 Burst (2/2) 100B0021.JPG
3 Burst (2/2) 100B0011.JPG 6 Still 100_0030.JPG
If No
Activity For
The Camera To Turn It Back On
15 seconds EVF turns off Look through the viewfinder.
1 minute EVF/LCD screen turns off Press the OK button.
8 minutes enters auto power off, mode
light turns off
Press any button (or insert or
remove a card).
3 hours turns off Turn Mode dial Off, then
back on.
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FCC Compliance and Advisory
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 the 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.
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 Class B digital apparatus complies with
Canadian ICES-003.
Observation des normes-Class B—Cet appareil numérique de la classe B
est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
Kodak EasyShare DX6490 zoom digital camera
Tested to comply with FCC Standards.
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
119
Index
A
A/V out, v, 58, 71
AC adapter, 83, 88
accessories
AC adapter, camera, 88
battery, 15
buying, 105
camera dock, 81
external flash, 28
printer dock, 80
SD/MMC card, 11
advanced digital zoom, 25, 69
AF, continuous, 47
AF/AE indicator, 17
albums, tagging
in review mode, 56
pictures, 41
videos, 49
aperture priority mode, 19
aperture, PASM mode, 20
aspect ratio (3 to 2), 33
auto
flash, 26
focus framing marks, 23
focus, continuous, 47
focus/exposure indicator, 17
mode, picture taking, 18
power-down, 116
B
back view, camera, iv
battery
capacities, 14
charge via camera dock, 85
charge via charger, 3
door location, vi
expected life, 14
extending life, 15
loading, 4
replacement types, 14
safety, 15
best/best (3 to 2) quality, 33
better quality, 33
black & white pictures, 36
bottom view, camera, vi
burst mode, 30
button
close-up/landscape, vi, 22
delete, iv, 24
EVF/LCD, iv
flash, vi, 26
menu, iv
120
Index
OK, iv
on/off, iv
open flash, vi, 26
review, iv, 51
self timer/burst, vi, 29, 30
Share, iv, 63
shutter, iii, vi
status, iv, 8
zoom, iv, 25
C
cable
audio/video, 2, 58
power, camera dock, 83
USB, 2, 79, 83
camera dock
camera compatibility, 89
charging battery, 85
connection, 83
connector on camera, vi
docking camera, 84
inserts, 82
installing custom insert, 82
lights status, 85, 86
package contents, 81
reviewing pictures, 87
specifications, 88
troubleshooting, 87
camera overviews, iii—vi
Canadian compliance, 117
card, memory, 115
center
weight/spot, 37
zone, 38
changing
PASM mode settings, 21
storage location, 12
charging
battery via camera dock, 85
battery via charger, 3
lights, battery charger, 3
lights, camera dock, 85
checking
camera status, settings, 8
storage setting, 13
cleaning camera, lens, 113
clock, setting, 6
close-up
button, vi
distances, 22
scenes, 22
color mode, 36
computer
connecting camera, 79
connecting camera dock, 83
connecting, problems, 96
installing software, 77
system requirements, 75
121
Index
transfer to, 79, 86
connecting
camera dock, 83
camera to camera dock, 84
camera to computer, 79
troubleshooting, 96
contents, package
camera, 2
camera dock, 81
continuous AF, 47
copy pictures
card to memory, 59
to computer via camera, 79
to computer via camera
dock, 86
custom insert, 82
customer support, 106
customizing camera settings, 67
D
date
displaying on video, 60
imprinting on pictures, 42
setting, 6
DCIM folder, card, 115
DC-in, v, 88
default
original settings, 111
print quantity, 68
resetting, 40
delete button, iv
deleting
by formatting, 72
during quickview, 24, 46
pictures/videos, 53
protected pictures/videos, 55
digital zoom
changing, 69
using, 25
display screen, changing, 7
disposal, recycling, 113
distances
close-up pictures, 22
flash, 26
distant scenes, 22
dock
camera, 81
printer, 80
downloading pictures, 79, 86
E
EasyShare software, 75
emailing pictures/videos, 65
error messages, 99
EVF (electronic viewfinder)
changing display, 7
location, iv
EVF/LCD button, iv
122
Index
exposure
compensation, all modes, 21
compensation, PASM
mode, 20
metering, 37
external flash, 28
external flash connector, v
external video device
setting video out, 71
viewing pictures/videos, 58
F
favorites, tagging, 66
FCC compliance, 117
file formats, 109
file names, card, 115
file size, setting, 33
fill flash, 26
firmware
upgrading, 112
version, 73
flash
changing settings, 26
distance range, 26
external,v,28
icon behavior, 27
open button, vi
settings per mode, 27
unit, iii
flip-up flash, 26
flourescent light, 34
focus
distances, specifications, 110
framing marks, 23
soft, 39
zone, 38
folders, card, 115
formatting, internal
memory/card, 72
framing your picture, 23
front view, camera, iii
G
good quality, 33
guidelines, battery, 15
H
help
camera dock, 87
support, 105
technical support, 105
web links, 105
I
i button (status), 8
icons
flash, 27
mode dial, 18
123
Index
picture taking modes, 18
review menu, 54
setup menu, 67
Share menu, 63
image storage menu, 12
indoor pictures, tungsten
light, 34
information
about camera, 73
about pictures/videos, 60
insert, custom/universal, 82
installing
battery, 4
custom insert, 82
SD/MMC card, 11
software, 77
internal memory
formatting, 72
setting storage location, 12
storage capacity, 114
troubleshooting, 98
ISO speed, 35
J
jog dial
changing PASM settings, 21
location, iii
joystick, iv
K
Kodak EasyShare software
getting help, 105
installing, 77
upgrading, 112
Kodak web sites, 105
L
landscape, 22
landscape button, vi
language, setting, 71
LCD screen, iv
changing display, 7
lens
cleaning, 113
location, iii
protect during review, 61
specifications, 110
lens cap, 4
lighting conditions, using white
balance, 34
lights
battery charger, 3
camera dock, 85, 86
camera, mode, 102
loading
battery, 4
SD/MMC card, 11
124
Index
software, 77
M
Macintosh
installing software on, 77
system requirements, 76
magnify picture, 54
maintenance, camera, 113
manual mode, 19
matrix metering, 37
memory
inserting card, 11
internal, 12
removeable card, 12
storage capacities, 114
storage location setting, 12
menu
button, iv
review mode, 54
setup mode, 67
Share mode, 63
still modes, 31—32
video mode, 47
metering, exposure, 37
microphone, location, iii
MISC folder, card, 115
MMC card, inserting, 11
mode dial, iv, 18
mode light, iv, 102
modes, picture taking
available shutter speeds, 18
description, turning off, 70
flash settings, 27
menu options, 31—32
overview, 18
PASM, 19
video, 45
monitor, requirements, 75
multi-pattern, 37
multiple pictures, viewing, 52
multi-zone, 38
N
neck strap, attaching, iv, 4
neutral color mode, 36
night mode, 18
Ni-MH battery pack, 81
noise, preventing audio
record, 47
NTSC, video out setting, 71
O
OK button, iv
online prints, ordering, 80
open flash, 26
optical zoom, 25, 46
orientation sensor, 43
outdoor pictures, 34
125
Index
overview
PASM mode, 19
picture taking modes, 18
P
package contents
camera, 2
camera dock, 81
PAL, video out setting, 71
PASM mode
checking settings, 9
on mode dial, 18
overview, 19
resetting to defaults, 40
screen options, 20
using, 21
pictures
checking location, 13
checking settings, 10
copying, 59
date imprint, 42
deleting, 53
emailing tagged, 65
file naming, 115
locating on card, 115
magnifying, 54
printing, 80
printing tagged, 64
protecting, 55
quality, setting, 33
reviewing, 51
reviewing, camera dock, 87
storage capacity, 114
tagging, 41, 56, 64
taking, 17
taking, modes, 18
transfer via camera, 79
transfer via camera dock, 86
viewing multi-up, 52
viewing on television, 58
playing a video, 52
portrait mode, 18
power
auto off, 116
camera, 5
camera dock, 83
on/off, iv
printer dock, 80
printing
4 x 6 prints, 33
changing default quantity, 68
from a card, 80
optimizing printer, 105
order online, 80
pictures, 80
tagged pictures, 64, 80
this user guide, 1
without a computer, 80
126
Index
program mode, 19
protecting pictures/videos, 55
Q
quality setting, 33
quickview
turning off, 68
using, 24, 46
R
ReadMe file, 91
recycling, disposal, 113
red-eye, flash, 26
regulatory information, 117
removeable card, 11
requirements
Macintosh, 76
Windows, 75
reset, PASM settings to
defaults, 40
resolution
quality settings, 110
setting, 33
video, 111
return to previous menu, 68
returning to previous mode, 68
review button, iv, 51
reviewing pictures
as you take them, 24
camera dock, 87
camera screen, 51
deleting, 53
magnifying, 54
menu options, 54
multi-up, 52
protecting, 55
slide show, 57
without lens extend, 61
reviewing videos
as you take them, 46
camera dock, 87
camera screen, 51
deleting, 53
menu options, 54
protecting, 55
slide show, 57
running slide show, 57
S
safety
battery, 15
camera, 113
saturated color mode, 36
screens, camera
error messages, 99
LCD or EVF, iv, 7
reviewing pictures/videos, 51
status icons, 8—10
127
Index
SD/MMC card
file names, 115
formatting, 72
inserting, 11
printing from, 80
setting storage location, 12
slot location, v
storage capacities, 114
troubleshooting
problems, 98
self timer
light, iii
with pictures, 29
with videos, 50
sensor, image, 110
sepia tone pictures, 36
service and support, 106
setting
date and time, 6
flash, 26
language, 71
PASM options, 21
picture quality, 33
picture taking mode, 18
resolution, 33
self timer, 29, 50
storage location, 12
video length, 48
video out, 71
setup mode, 67
Share button, 63
sharpness, setting, 39
shutoff, auto, 116
shutter
button, vi
problems, 92
self timer delay, 29, 50
speeds, available, 18
turn off sound, 70
shutter priority mode, 19
shutter speed, PASM mode, 20
side views, camera, v
sleep mode, 116
slide show
changing display time, 57
continuous loop, 58
problems, 95
viewing on camera, 57
viewing on television, 58
soft focus, 39
software
getting help, 105
installing, 77
upgrading, 112
sound, shutter, 70
speaker, location, vi
specifications
camera, 109
128
Index
camera dock, 88
sport mode, 18
status
button, iv, 8
camera dock, lights, 85, 86
camera mode light, 102
checking on screen, 8
storage location, 13
storage capacity, 114
strap, neck, 4
support, technical, 106
system folder, card, 115
system requirements
Macintosh, 76
Windows, 75
T
tagging
favorites, 66
for albums, 41, 49, 56
for email, 65
for print, 64
when to tag, 63
taking pictures, 17
taking videos, 45
telephone support, 107
telephoto button, iv
television, slide show, 58
time, setting, 6
timeout, screens, 7
timer, shutter delay, 29, 50
tips
battery guidelines, 15
maintenance, safety, 113
ReadMe file, 91
top view, camera, vi
transfer
via camera, 79
via camera dock, 86
trash can, deleting, 24, 46
tripod socket, vi
troubleshooting
camera, 91
camera dock, 87
tungsten light, 34
turning camera on and off, 5
U
universal insert, 82
upgrading software,
firmware, 112
URLs, Kodak web sites, 105
USB (universal serial bus)
cable, 2
connecting to camera, 79
connecting to camera
dock, 83
connection location, v
129
Index
transferring pictures, 79
V
video light, iii
videos
checking location, 13
checking settings, 10
copying, 59
date display, 60
deleting, 53
eliminate camera noise, 47
emailing tagged, 65
file naming, 115
locating on card, 115
mode, 18
protecting, 55
reviewing, 51, 52
reviewing, camera dock, 87
setting length, 48
storage capacities, 114
tagging for albums, 49
taking, 45
transfer to computer, 79, 86
viewing on television, 58
viewing
camera information, 73
magnified picture, 54
picture after taking, 24, 51
picture/video
information, 60
video after taking, 46
W
white balance, 34
wide angle button, iv
Windows
installing software, 77
system requirements, 75
Z
zone, focus, 38
zoom
button, iv
digital, 25, 69
optical, still, 25
optical, video, 46

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