User manual KODAK DX4530

Kodak EasyShare DX4530 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 All screen images are simulated © Eastman Kodak Company, 2003 Kodak, EasyShare, Max, and Retinar are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company. P/N 6B8563 Product Overview Front View 1 2 3 4 5 6 12 7 8 9 10 11 1 Shutter button 2 Mode dial 3 Flash button 4 Flash unit 5 Viewfinder window 6 Self Timer light 7 Light sensor 8 Lens 9 DC In (for optional 3V AC adapter) 10 Lens cap strap post 11 Microphone 12 Wrist strap post i Product Overview Back View 1 2 3 4 5 6 14 13 12 7 8 11 1 Viewfinder 2 Ready light 3 Flash button 4 Mode dial 5 Shutter button 6 Zoom (Wide Angle and Telephoto) 7 Share button 10 9 8 Grip 9 Review button 10 Camera screen (LCD) 11Menu button 12 4-way control 13 OK button 14 Delete button ii Product Overview Side View 1 2 1 Audio/Video Out 2 Door to: m Slot for optional SD/MMC card m USB port (for computer connection) iii Product Overview Top, Bottom View AUTO O FF 1 2 3 4 8 5 1 Speaker 2 Flash button 3 Mode dial 4 Shutter button 6 7 5 Battery door 6 Tripod socket 7 Dock connector door 8 Lens cap strap post iv Table of Contents 1 Getting Started ...................................................................1 Install Software First................................................................1 Need This User Guide in Larger Print? .................................1 What Can I Do With My Camera?...........................................2 What Can I Do With My Pictures and Videos? ...................2 Package Contents..................................................................... 3 Attaching the Wrist Strap .................................................... 4 Attaching the Lens Cap Strap............................................. 4 Adding Optional Lenses .......................................................... 4 Loading the Battery................................................................. 5 Mode Dial Settings................................................................... 6 Turning On the Camera.............................................................7 Setting the Date and Time .................................................... 8 Checking Camera Status Icons ............................................ 9 Inserting an SD/MMC Card...................................................10 Choosing Internal Memory or SD/MMC Card.................... 11 Important Battery Information...........................................13 2 Taking Pictures .................................................................15 Taking Pictures in Auto Mode .............................................. 15 Taking Pictures in Sport Mode ............................................16 Taking Pictures in Night Mode ............................................. 17 v Taking Pictures in Landscape Mode...................................18 Taking Pictures in Close-up Mode ....................................... 19 Liveview--Framing with the Camera Screen...................20 Quickview--Reviewing the Picture Just Taken ................ 21 Using the Auto Focus Framing Marks ............................. 22 Using the Optical Zoom.........................................................23 Using the Digital Zoom..........................................................23 Using the Flash........................................................................ 24 Putting Yourself in the Picture...........................................26 Setting Exposure Compensation ....................................... 27 Setting Long Time Exposure................................................28 Setting Picture Quality.........................................................29 Placing the Date on Pictures ..............................................30 Setting the Orientation Sensor.......................................... 31 3 Taking Videos ................................................................... 33 Taking a Video...........................................................................33 Quickview--Reviewing the Video Just Taken...................34 Using the Optical Zoom.........................................................34 Putting Yourself in the Video ..............................................35 4 Reviewing Pictures and Videos ....................................37 Viewing Pictures and Videos ................................................ 37 Playing a Video .........................................................................38 Deleting Pictures and Videos ..............................................38 Review Menus ...........................................................................39 Magnifying Pictures ...............................................................39 vi Protecting Pictures and Videos From Deletion............. 40 Running a Slide Show ..............................................................41 Copying Pictures and Videos............................................... 43 Displaying Video Date............................................................ 44 Viewing Picture/Video Information ..................................... 44 5 Tagging Pictures and Videos ....................................... 45 When Can I Tag My Pictures and Videos?........................ 45 Tagging Pictures for Printing..............................................46 Tagging Pictures and Videos for Emailing........................47 Tagging Pictures and Videos as Favorites .....................48 6 Customizing Your Camera Settings .........................49 Accessing Setup Mode/Menus........................................... 49 Setup Menus............................................................................ 49 Changing the Print Quantity Default ...............................50 Turning Off Quickview .............................................................50 Turning On Liveview In Still Modes .......................................51 Turning Off the Shutter Sound ............................................51 Setting Video Out................................................................... 52 Selecting a Language ............................................................ 52 Formatting Internal Memory or SD/MMC Card ............ 53 Viewing Camera Information ................................................ 54 vii 7 Installing the Software ................................................. 55 Windows System Requirements ........................................55 Mac OS X System Requirements.......................................56 Mac OS 8.6 and 9.x System Requirements ..................56 Install the Software............................................................... 57 8 Connecting to the Computer ...................................... 59 Connecting to the Computer...............................................59 Printing Pictures From Your Computer .......................... 60 Printing From an Optional SD/MMC Card ...................... 60 Ordering Prints Online .......................................................... 60 9 Using the Optional Camera Dock II ............................ 61 Camera Dock Package Contents.........................................61 Installing the Camera Insert ...............................................62 Connecting the Camera Dock............................................. 63 Installing the Battery in the Camera ...............................64 Docking the Camera ...............................................................65 Charging the Battery ........................................................... 66 Transferring Pictures and Videos ...................................... 67 Caution When Using a Tripod............................................... 67 Earlier Camera Dock Model................................................. 68 viii 10 Troubleshooting .............................................................69 Troubleshooting--Camera ...................................................69 Troubleshooting--Camera Dock II ..................................... 82 11 Getting Help ....................................................................85 Helpful Web Links ....................................................................85 Help in this Manual ................................................................85 Software Help..........................................................................85 Telephone Customer Support .............................................86 12 Appendix ...........................................................................89 Camera Specifications..........................................................89 Original Factory Settings--Camera ................................. 91 Upgrading Your Software and Firmware ......................... 92 Tips, Safety, Maintenance................................................... 92 Storage Capacities................................................................ 93 Locating Pictures and Videos on a Card......................... 94 Card File Naming Conventions ............................................ 94 Power-Saving Features......................................................... 95 Optional AC Adapter ............................................................. 95 Regulatory Information......................................................... 95 ix 1 Getting Started Install Software First 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. See the Quick Start Guide or Installing the Software, page 55. Need This User Guide in Larger Print? 1 2 3 4 See www.kodak.com/go/dx4530support. Navigate to the Manuals section. Click View as PDF to open the User's Guide. On a Windows OS-based computer or Mac OS 8.6 or 9.x: m From the File menu, select Print. m In the Print window, select Fit to Page. On Mac OS X: m From the File menu, select Page Setup. m Change Scale to 200%. 5 Print as usual. 1 Chapter 1 What Can I Do With My Camera? Capture Still Pictures --Use Auto mode to enjoy point-and-shoot operation. Use Sport, Night, Landscape, and Close-up modes to expand your capabilities. Capture Videos with Sound --Capture videos as QuickTime movies. Review --Display, protect, and delete pictures and videos; tag for albums. Share --Share pictures (print, email, save as Favorites) and videos (email, save as Favorites). Set Up --Customize your camera functions (see page 49). What Can I Do With My Pictures and Videos? Install the software from the Kodak EasyShare software CD, then: Transfer--Transfer pictures and videos to your computer. Share--Print pictures, order prints online, email pictures and videos. Print--(see page 60) Print pictures directly to your home printer or Kodak EasyShare printer dock 4000. Order prints online from Ofoto (www.ofoto.com). Or purchase an optional Kodak secure digital (SD) card or multimedia card (MMC) and: m Automatically print to any printer with an SD/MMC slot m Make prints at an SD/MMC-capable Kodak picture maker kiosk www.kodak.com/go/picturemaker m Take the card to your local photo retailer for professional printing Organize--Use Favorites to organize and retrieve pictures on a computer. Edit--Add special effects to your pictures, make a custom slide show, fix red-eye, crop, rotate, and much more. For details, click the Help button in the Kodak EasyShare software. Some Mac operating systems may support limited Kodak EasyShare software features. 2 Chapter 1 Package Contents 1 5 4 2 6 3 7 1 Camera 5 Custom camera dock insert (for EasyShare printer dock 4000 or EasyShare camera dock II) 2 CRV3 or equivalent* 6 Lens cap with strap 3 USB cable 7 Audio/Video cable 4 Wrist strap Not shown: User's Guide, Quick Start Guide, Kodak EasyShare software CD. (In some countries, the User's Guide is provided on a CD only. Contents may change without notice.) * If your camera was packaged with a Kodak EasyShare camera dock II, a Kodak EasyShare Ni-MH rechargeable battery and AC power adapter are included. For details, see page 61. 3 Chapter 1 Attaching the Wrist Strap 1 Thread the wrist strap as shown. 2 Thread the long loop through the short loop. Pull until secure. Long loop Short loop Attaching the Lens Cap Strap 1 Thread the lens cap string through the lens cap strap post. 2 Thread the lens cap through the loop. Pull until secure. Use the lens cap to protect the lens when camera is not in use. Adding Optional Lenses Lens threads Lenses are available. Purchase accessories at a dealer of Kodak products. See www.kodak.com/go/dx4530accessories 4 Chapter 1 Loading the Battery 1 Turn the Mode dial to Off. 2 On the bottom of the camera, slide the battery door and lift to open. 3 Insert the CRV3 battery as shown. 4 Close the battery door. CRV3 Important Battery Information The CRV3 battery is not rechargeable. For acceptable battery life, and to make sure your camera operates dependably, do not use alkaline batteries. NOTE: If AA batteries were included with your camera, insert them as shown. AA See page 13 for other types of batteries you can use in your camera. If you purchased the Kodak EasyShare camera dock II, see page 64 for details on installing the Kodak EasyShare Ni-MH rechargeable battery. See page 95 for information on the optional Kodak 3-volt digital camera AC adapter. 5 Chapter 1 Mode Dial Settings AUTO O FF Icon Off Mode Off Auto Sport Night Purpose Turns off the camera. For general picture-taking. Automatically sets exposure and focus. Flash fires if needed. For subjects that are in motion. Shutter speed is fast. Flash fires if needed. For night scenes or low light conditions. Captures close and background subjects. Flash fires if needed. In dark scenes, the shutter speed is set between 1/30 and 1/2 second. Place camera on a flat, steady surface or tripod to avoid camera shake. Landscape For distant subjects. Flash does not fire unless you turn it on.* Close-up For subjects 2.8 to 28 in. (7 to 70 cm) from the lens in wide angle, or 11 to 28 in. (28 to 70 cm) in telephoto. Flash does not fire. Video Captures video with sound. Flash does not fire. * To turn on the flash, see page 24. 6 Chapter 1 Turning On the Camera Ready light Mode dial OK 1 Remove the lens cap. If you do not remove the lens cap, it comes off automatically when you turn on the camera. 2 Turn the Mode dial from Off to any other position. The ready light blinks green while the camera performs a self-check. When the ready light glows steady green, the camera is ready to take pictures (or videos, if the mode dial is set to ). AUTO O FF In Still and Video modes, a status area appears on the camera screen. Changing the Display To Turn Liveview on so that the camera screen can be used as a viewfinder Change the Liveview setting so that it is on whenever the camera is on Turn the status area back on after it times out Turn off the camera Do This Press the OK button. To turn it off, press the OK button again. See page 51. Press . 1 Turn the Mode dial to Off. The camera completes operations that are in process. 2 Replace the lens cap. 7 Chapter 1 Setting the Date and Time Setting the Date & Time, First Time The Date and Time have been reset message appears the first time you turn on the camera or if the battery is removed for an extended time. 1 SET DATE & TIME is highlighted. Press the OK OK button. (Select Cancel to set the date and time at a later time.) The Date & Time screen appears. 2 Go to step 4 below, Setting the Date & Time, Anytime. Setting the Date & Time, Anytime the OK button. to highlight Date & Time, then press the OK button. The date format is YYYY/MM/DD. The time Menu is displayed in a 24-hour format. to adjust the date and time. Press to advance to the 1 Turn on the camera. Press the Menu button. 2 Press to highlight Setup, then press 3 Press OK 4 Press next setting. 5 When finished, press the OK button. 6 Press 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. 8 Chapter 1 Checking Camera Status Icons Status Icons Screen Icon To check the current camera settings, turn the Mode dial from Off to any mode. For flash icons, see page 24. For Share icons, see page 45. Status Icons (Top of Camera Screen) Status icons depict enabled features and settings: Date stamp Long time exposure Best Best (3:2) Better Good Quality Exposure compensation Self Timer Flash mode 015 Pictures remaining Internal memory Memory Card Current Storage location Screen Icons (Bottom of Camera Screen) Screen icons depict the current mode or a battery concern: Auto Sport Share Share Night Landscape Close-up Review Video Low battery Exhausted battery (blinking) 9 Chapter 1 Inserting an SD/MMC Card Your camera has 32 MB of internal storage for pictures and videos. Optional SD/MMC cards provide removable, reusable storage. 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 green ready light is blinking; doing so may damage your pictures, card, or camera. Notched corner of card To insert an SD/MMC card: 1 Turn off the camera. 2 Open the card door. 3 Orient the card as shown. 4 Push the card into the slot to seat the connector. 5 Close the door. To remove the card, push it in, then release it. When the card is partially ejected, pull it out. See page 93 for storage capacities. Purchase accessories at a dealer of Kodak products. See www.kodak.com/go/dx4530accessories 10 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 internal memory. SD/MMC Card --store as many pictures and videos as you like, depending on the size of the card. Purchase accessories at a dealer of Kodak products. See www.kodak.com/go/dx4530accessories. For storage capacities, see page 93. Managing Your Storage Location Setting 1 Turn on the camera. 2 Press the Menu button. 3 Press to highlight Image Storage 4 Press , then press the OK button. 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 Menu installed. 5 Highlight Continue, then press the OK button again. The setting remains until you change it and applies to all camera functions. 6 Press the Menu button to exit the menu. 11 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: Picture or video location m Turn the Mode dial from the Off position, or m In any capture mode, press . --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 and the camera setting. Picture or video location Press the Review button. --Picture or video is stored on a card --Picture or video is stored in internal memory 12 Chapter 1 Important Battery Information Choose the replacement battery that fits your needs--and get the best performance. Kodak Battery Replacement Types/Battery Life Your camera can use the following types of batteries. Actual battery life may vary based on usage. CRV3 lithium battery (included with camera) AA (2) lithium batteries Ni-MH rechargeable battery pack* (per charge) AA (2) Ni-MH rechargeable batteries (per charge) Kodak Max digital camera batteries, AA (2) 0 365 - 455 265 - 365 165 - 205 165 - 205 100 - 140 500 Battery Life (Approx. Number of Pictures) * Included with the Kodak EasyShare camera dock II and printer dock 4000 We do not recommend or support alkaline batteries. For acceptable battery life, and to make sure your camera operates dependably, use the replacement batteries listed above. For information on batteries, see www.kodak.com/global/en/service/batteries/batteryUsage.jhtml 13 Chapter 1 Extending Battery Life m Limit the following activities that quickly deplete battery power: ­ Reviewing your pictures on the camera screen (see page 37) ­ Using Liveview (see page 20) ­ Using Quickview (see page 21 and page 34). ­ Excessive use of the flash m Purchase an optional Kodak 3-volt AC adapter to power your camera (see page 95). m Purchase an optional Kodak EasyShare camera dock II (see page 61). The camera dock II powers your camera, transfers pictures, and is a battery charger for its included Kodak EasyShare Ni-MH rechargeable battery pack. m Purchase an optional Kodak EasyShare printer dock 4000 (see page 61). The printer dock 4000 powers your camera, makes 4 x 6 prints with or without a computer, transfers pictures, and is also a battery charger for its included Kodak EasyShare Ni-MH rechargeable battery pack. m Dirt on the battery contacts can affect battery life. Wipe the contacts with a clean, dry cloth before loading batteries in the camera. m 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 m Do not allow batteries to touch metal objects, including coins. Otherwise, a m For rechargeable battery disposal information, see the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation Web site at www.rbrc.com. battery may short circuit, discharge energy, become hot, or leak. 14 2 Taking Pictures The camera is ready to take pictures when you turn it on--even if you are in Review, Share, or Setup. (In Video mode, the camera captures video.) Before you take a picture, make sure your picture storage location is set the way you want it (see page 11). Taking Pictures in Auto Mode Use Auto for general picture-taking. Exposure, focus, and flash are automatic. . The camera screen displays a mode description. To interrupt it, press . 2 Use the viewfinder or camera screen to frame your subject. (To turn the camera screen on or off, press the OK button.) 3 Press the Shutter button half-way to set the exposure and focus. (Otherwise, the Ready light picture could be too dark, light, or blurry.) 4 When the ready light glows green, continue pressing the Shutter button completely down to take the picture. The ready light blinks green while the picture is saved. The ready light blinks orange while the flash is recharging (or if there is an auto-exposure or auto-focus error). Default flash setting: Auto or Red-eye Available flash settings: Auto, Flash Off, Fill Flash, Red-eye Camera returns to default: When you change modes or turn off the camera. 15 1 Turn the Mode dial to Chapter 2 Taking Pictures in Sport Mode Use this mode when the subject is in motion. In Sports mode, the shutter speed is set between 1/30 to 1/1700 second. 1 Turn the Mode dial to Ready light . The camera screen displays a mode description for a few seconds. To interrupt the description, press 2 Press the Shutter button half-way to set the exposure and focus. 3 When the ready light glows green, continue pressing the Shutter button completely down to take the picture. The ready light blinks green while the picture is saved. Default flash setting: Auto Available flash settings: Auto, Flash Off, Fill Flash, Red-eye Camera returns to default: When you change modes or turn off the camera. 16 Chapter 2 Taking Pictures in Night Mode Use this mode for night scenes or low light conditions. The flash illuminates close subjects. A longer exposure captures more detail of background subjects. The shutter speed is set between 1/30 to 1/2 second, depending on available light. 1 To avoid blurry pictures, place the camera on a flat, steady surface or use a tripod. 2 Turn the Mode dial to Ready light . The camera screen displays a mode description for a few seconds. To interrupt the description, press . 3 Press the Shutter button half-way to set the exposure and focus. 4 When the ready light glows green, continue pressing the Shutter button completely down to take the picture. The ready light blinks green while the picture is saved. Default flash setting: Auto Available flash settings: Auto, Flash Off, Fill Flash, Red-eye Camera returns to default: When you change modes or turn off the camera. 17 Chapter 2 Taking Pictures in Landscape Mode Use this mode to capture subjects further than 57.4 ft (17.5 m), such as landscape scenes. The shutter speed is set between 1/8 to 1/1700 second. 1 Turn the Mode dial to Ready light . The camera screen displays a mode description for a few seconds. To interrupt the description, press . 2 Press the Shutter button half-way to set the exposure. 3 When the ready light glows green, continue pressing the Shutter button completely down to take the picture. The ready light blinks green while the picture is saved. Default flash setting: Off Available flash settings: Auto, Flash Off, Fill Flash, Red-eye Camera returns to default: When you change modes or turn off the camera. 18 Chapter 2 Taking Pictures in Close-up Mode Use this mode to capture subjects this close to the lens: m Wide angle: 2.8 to 28 in. (7 to 70 cm) m Telephoto: 11 to 28 in. (28 to 70 cm) The shutter speed is set between 1/8 to 1/1700 second. 1 Turn the Mode dial to Ready light . The camera screen displays a mode description for a few seconds. To interrupt the description, press . 2 Press the Shutter button half-way to set the exposure and focus. 3 When the ready light glows green, continue pressing the Shutter button completely down to take the picture. The ready light blinks green while the picture is saved. Default flash setting: Off Available flash settings: Auto, Flash Off, Fill Flash, Red-eye Camera returns to default: When you change modes or turn off the camera. 19 Chapter 2 Liveview--Framing with the Camera Screen When you turn on Liveview, the camera screen displays a live image of what the lens sees. Use the camera screen to frame your subject. Mode dial 1 Turn the Mode dial to any Still position. The camera screen displays a mode description for a few seconds. To interrupt the description, press . 2 Press the OK button to turn on Liveview. 3 Frame your subject in the camera screen. 4 Press the Shutter button half-way to set the exposure and focus, then continue pressing completely down to take the picture. 5 To turn off Liveview, press the OK button. NOTE: Liveview quickly depletes battery power. To conserve battery power, turn off Liveview and use the Viewfinder to frame your subject. OK To change the Liveview setting so that it is on whenever the camera is on, see page 51. Using the Viewfinder Parallax marks Auto focus zone When using the viewfinder to capture close subjects (3 feet or less), keep the subject below the parallax marks. For even more accurate framing results, turn on Liveview. (Liveview depicts what the lens "sees.") 20 Chapter 2 Quickview--Reviewing the Picture Just Taken After you take a picture, the camera screen displays a Quickview of that picture for approximately 5 seconds. While the picture is displayed, you can: Delete Share m Review it: If you take no action, the picture m Share it: Press the Share button to tag the is saved. picture for print, email, or as a Favorite. (See Tagging Pictures and Videos, page 45.) m Delete it: Press the Delete button while the picture and are displayed. To save battery power, you can turn off the Quickview feature. (See page 50.) 21 Chapter 2 Using the Auto Focus Framing Marks For the best possible pictures, the camera attempts to focus on foreground subjects (even if the subjects are not centered in the scene). NOTE: Auto Focus framing marks appear only when the camera screen is turned on. The framing marks do not appear in Landscape mode. 1 In any Still mode (except Landscape), press the OK button. The camera screen turns on. 2 Press the Shutter button half-way to set the exposure and focus. 3 The Auto Focus framing marks depict the main focus area or areas. If the camera is not focusing on the desired subject, release your finger, recompose the scene, and repeat Step 2. While Shutter Button is Pressed Half-way Center focus Center wide focus Side focus Center and side focus Left and right focus 4 Continue pressing the Shutter button completely down to take the picture. 22 Chapter 2 Using the Optical Zoom Use optical zoom to get up to 3X closer to your subject. When you turn on the camera, the lens extends to the Wide Angle position. Optical zoom is effective when the lens is no closer than 24 in. (0.6 m) to the subject. When using optical zoom in Close-up mode, stay at least 11 in. (28 cm) from the subject. Wide angle Telephoto 1 Use the viewfinder or camera screen to frame your subject. Press Wide Angle (W) button to zoom out. The lens extends or retracts. The viewfinder or camera screen displays the zoomed image. 3 Press the Shutter button half-way to set the exposure and focus, then continue pressing completely down to take the picture. NOTE: The lens retracts when the camera is turned off. 2 Press the Telephoto (T) button to zoom in. Using the Digital Zoom Use Digital Zoom to get an additional 3.3X magnification beyond Optical Zoom. IMPORTANT: You may notice a decrease in printed image quality when using Digital Zoom. 1 Press the OK button to turn on Liveview. 2 Press the Telephoto (T) button to the Optical Zoom limit. Release the button, then press it again. The camera screen displays the zoomed image and the magnification level. 3 Press the Shutter button half-way to set the exposure and focus, then continue pressing completely down to take the picture. 23 Chapter 2 Using the Flash Use the flash when you take pictures at night, indoors, or outdoors in heavy shadows. You can change the flash setting in any Still mode; the default flash setting is restored when you exit the mode or turn off the camera. Flash Range m Wide angle: 2 to 11.2 ft (0.6 to 3.4 m) m Telephoto: 2 to 6.6 ft (0.6 to 2.0 m) Turning On The Flash Flash Setting 1 Press the button repeatedly to scroll through the flash options. 2 Press the OK button. The flash icon that is displayed on the camera screen status bar (page 9) is the active option. Auto Flash--flash fires when the lighting conditions require it. Off--flash never fires. 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 lighting conditions require flash but do not require Red-eye reduction, the flash may fire only once.) 24 Chapter 2 Flash Settings In Each Mode Icon Mode Default Flash Setting Auto or Red-eye Auto Auto Available Camera Returns to Flash Settings the Default Flash Setting Auto, Flash Off, When you change Fill Flash, modes or turn off the Red-eye camera Auto Sport Night Landscape Off Close-up Off Long Time Off Exposure Video Off None Flash cannot be turned on Other Flash Screen Information When choosing a flash setting, the current camera settings are displayed in the bottom portion of the screen. 25 Chapter 2 Putting Yourself in the Picture The Self Timer creates a 10-second delay between the time you press the Shutter button and the time the picture is taken. Turn on the Self Timer: 1 In any Still mode, press the Menu button. 2 Press to highlight Self Timer , then press the OK button. 3 Press to highlight On, then press the OK button. 4 Press the Menu button to exit the menu. Take the picture: 1 Place the camera on a flat surface or use a tripod. 2 Compose the scene. Press the Shutter button half-way to set the exposure and focus, then continue pressing completely down. Move into the scene. The red Self Timer light blinks slowly for 8 seconds (then quickly for 2 seconds) before the picture is taken. The Self Timer turns off after the picture is taken or if you change modes. Self Timer light 26 Chapter 2 Setting Exposure Compensation Use Exposure Compensation to control how much light enters the camera. This setting is useful for taking pictures in very large rooms, under low light, without a flash. Adjust the exposure by plus or minus 2 steps in 1/2-step increments. NOTE: Exposure Compensation cannot be used with Long Time Exposure. 1 In any Still mode, press the Menu button. 2 Press to highlight Exposure Compensation , then press the OK button. 3 Press to select the Exposure Compensation setting. m If pictures are too light, decrease the value. m If pictures are too dark, increase the value. 4 Press the OK button to accept the change. 5 Press the Menu button to exit the menu. 6 Use the camera screen to frame your subject. Press the Shutter button half-way to set the focus, then continue pressing completely down to take the picture. This setting remains until you change the Mode dial or turn off the camera. 27 Chapter 2 Setting Long Time Exposure Use Long Time Exposure to control how long the shutter stays open. Settings are: None, 0.7, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, and 4 seconds. NOTE: Long Time Exposure cannot be used with Exposure Compensation. 1 To avoid blurry pictures, place the camera on a flat, steady surface or use a tripod. 2 In any Still mode, press the Menu button. 3 Press to highlight Long Time Exposure button. , then press the OK 4 5 6 7 Press to highlight an option. Press the OK button to accept the change. Press the Menu button to exit the menu. Use the camera screen to frame your subject. Press the Shutter button half-way to set the focus, then continue pressing completely down to take the picture. This setting remains until you change the Mode dial or turn off the camera. Available flash settings: Auto, Flash Off, Fill Flash, Red-eye Default flash setting: Off Camera returns to default: When you change the mode dial or turn off the camera. 28 Chapter 2 Setting Picture Quality Use the Quality setting to select a picture resolution. 1 In any Still mode, press the Menu button. 2 Press Menu OK to highlight Quality , then press the OK button. 3 Press to highlight an option: Best (5.0 MP)--for printing up to 20 x 30 in. (50 x 75 cm); pictures are highest resolution and largest file size. appears on the status bar. Best (3:2) (4.5 MP)--for printing up to 20 x 30 in. (50 x 75 cm); ideal for printing to the Kodak EasyShare printer dock 4000 and other printing solutions; optimal setting for 4 x 6 in. (10 x 15 cm) prints. appears on the status bar. Better (3 MP)--for printing up to 11 x 14 in. (28 x 36 cm); pictures are medium resolution with smaller file size. appears on the status bar. Good (1.2 MP)--for emailing or screen display; pictures are lowest resolution and smallest file size. appears on the status bar. 4 Press the OK button. 5 Press the Menu button to exit the menu. This setting remains until you change it. 29 Chapter 2 Placing the Date on Pictures Use the Date Stamp setting to imprint the date on your pictures. 1 Make sure the camera clock is set to the correct date (page 8). 2 In any Still mode, press the Menu button. 3 Press to highlight Date Stamp , then press the OK button. 4 Press to highlight an option, then press the OK button. 5 Press 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. 30 Chapter 2 Setting the Orientation Sensor If you rotate the camera to take a picture (for example, a portrait shot), the Orientation Sensor rotates the picture so that it is displayed correct side up during Quickview and Review. 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. 1 In any Still mode, press the Menu button. 2 Press to highlight Orientation Sensor , then press the OK button. 3 Press to highlight On or Off, then press the OK button. 4 Press the Menu button to exit the menu. This setting remains until you change it. 31 3 Taking Videos Use the Video mode to take videos or to customize video-taking settings. Before you take a video, make sure your picture storage location is set the way you want it (see page 11). NOTE: Zoom and flash are not available in Video mode. Taking a Video . A live image, the status bar, and the approximate recording time available appear on the camera screen. 2 Use the viewfinder or camera screen to frame your subject. NOTE: To conserve battery power, press the OK button to turn off the camera screen. 3 Press the Shutter button using the method that you prefer: m Press and release--press the Shutter button completely down and release within 2 seconds. Press the Shutter button again to stop recording. m Press and hold--continue pressing and holding the Shutter button completely down. Release the Shutter button to stop recording. The ready light blinks green and the red Self Timer light glows red while the camera is recording. Recording stops when you release the shutter button or when the current storage location is full. NOTE: See page 93 for video storage capacities. 1 Turn the Mode dial to Video 33 Chapter 3 Quickview--Reviewing the Video Just Taken After you take a video, the camera screen displays the first frame of the video for approximately 5 seconds. While the frame is displayed, you can: Delete Share m Play it: Press the OK button. Press OK again to pause the video. Press to adjust the volume. m Share it: Press the Share button to tag the video for email or as a Favorite (see page 45). m Delete it: Press the Delete button while the video and are displayed. To save battery power, you can turn off the Quickview feature (see page 50) so that the video is not displayed on the camera screen after you take it. OK Using the Optical Zoom Use Optical Zoom to get up to 3X closer to your subject. Optical zoom is effective when the lens is no closer than 24 in. (0.6 m) to the subject. NOTE: You can change Optical Zoom before (but not during) video recording. Wide Angle Telephoto 1 Use the viewfinder or camera screen to frame your subject. 2 Press Telephoto (T) to zoom in. Press Wide Angle (W) to zoom out. The viewfinder or camera screen displays the zoomed image. 3 Press the Shutter button to take the video. 34 Chapter 3 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. Turn on the Self Timer: 1 Turn the Mode dial to Video , then press the Menu button. 2 Press to highlight Self Timer , then press the OK button. 3 Press to highlight On, then press the OK button. to highlight an option, then press the OK button: Unlimited--records until you stop recording or until storage is full. Seconds--records for the specified time or until storage is full. 5 Press the OK button to return to the menu. 6 Press the Menu button to exit the menu. NOTE: If the current storage location does not have adequate space, some video length options are not displayed. See page 93 for video storage capacities. 4 Press 35 Chapter 3 Take the video: 1 Place the camera on a flat surface or use a tripod. 2 Compose the scene, then press the Shutter button completely down. Move into the scene. The red Self Timer light blinks slowly for 8 seconds, quickly for 2 seconds, then stays on while the video is recording. 3 To stop recording before the specified time, press the Shutter button. The Self Timer turns off after you take the video. Self Timer light 36 4 Reviewing Pictures and Videos Press the Review button to view and work with pictures and videos that are stored in internal memory or on a card. Remember, press the Shutter button to take a picture anytime, even in Review. Viewing Pictures and Videos 1 Press the Review button. Review The camera screen displays the last picture or video taken. The icons displayed with each picture indicate the applied features. See Checking Camera Status Icons, page 9. 2 Press to scroll backward or forward through pictures and videos. (For fast scrolling, press and hold . Fast-scrolling images appear in the center of the screen.) 3 Press the Review button to exit Review. NOTE: Pictures taken at the Best (3:2) quality setting are displayed at a 3:2 aspect ratio, as shown, with a black bar at the top of the screen. 37 Chapter 4 Playing a Video m To play a video, press the OK button. To m To adjust the volume, press pause, press the OK button during playback. during playback. m To rewind a video, press during playback. To play the video, press the OK button. m To go to the previous or next picture or video, press while no video is playing. OK Deleting Pictures and Videos 1 Press the Review button. 2 Press to locate a picture or video, then press the Delete button. 3 Press 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. NOTE: Protected pictures and videos cannot be deleted in this manner. Remove OK protection before deleting (see Delete page 40). 4 After deleting, press to stay in delete mode and scroll to different pictures and videos. To exit Delete, press the Delete button. 38