User manual KODAK EASYSHARE DX6490

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 Product Overview Front View 3 4 5 6 2 1 7 1 2 3 4 Jog dial Neck strap post Shutter button Microphone 5 6 7 Flip-up flash Self Timer/Video light Lens iii Product Overview Back View 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 15 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Neck strap post EVF/LCD toggle button EVF (electronic viewfinder) EVF eye sensors Zoom (Wide Angle/Telephoto) Neck strap post Status button Share button 14 13 12 11 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Joystick (Move ); OK button (Press); Mode dial/On-Off switch Review button Menu button Delete button On position, mode light LCD screen (liquid crystal display) iv Product Overview Side Views 2 3 4 1 1 Slot for optional SD/MMC card 2 3 4 5 5 External flash connector USB port DC-In (5V) A/V Out (for TV viewing) v Product Overview Top and Bottom Views 4 2 3 5 6 1 7 8 Top 1 Shutter button 2 Speaker 3 Flash button 4 Close-up/Landscape button 5 Self Timer/Burst button 6 Flip-up flash 7 Open flash button vi 9 10 11 Bottom 8 Battery door 9 Tripod socket/locator, dock 6000 10 Dock connector 11 Locator, dock 6000 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 vii 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 viii 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 ix 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 x 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 xi 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 xii 1 Getting 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: 1 Visit www.kodak.com/go/dx6490support. 2 Navigate to the Manuals section. 3 Click View as PDF to open the User's Guide. 4 On 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%. 5 Print as usual. 1 Chapter 1 Package Contents 5 1 2* 6 7 8 3 4* 1 Camera 5 USB cable 2* Custom insert (for camera dock and 6 Audio/Video cable (for printer dock 6000) viewing pictures on television) 3 Li-ion rechargeable battery, 1700 mAh 7 Lens cap 4* Battery charger, with plugs 8 Neck strap 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. 2 Chapter 1 Charging the Battery The Li-Ion rechargeable battery requires charging before first use. 1 Insert the battery into the charger. 2 Insert the plug that matches your electrical outlet. 3 Plug 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). 3 Chapter 1 Loading the Battery CAUTION: Use only a Kodak EasyShare rechargeable Li-Ion battery. See Important Battery Information, page 14. Contacts 1 2 3 4 Make sure the Mode dial is turned to Off. Open the battery door. Orient the battery as shown, and push it in. Close the battery door. Attaching the Neck Strap and Lens Cap Neck Strap: 1 Attach the metal rings on the ends of the neck strap to the strap posts on each side of the camera. Lens Cap: 1 Thread the lens cap strap through the neck strap ring (closest to the lens side of the camera). 2 Thread the lens cap through the loop. Pull until secure. Use the lens cap to protect the lens when the camera is not in use. 4 Chapter 1 Turning On the Camera Mode light, On position ! 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. EVF LCD screen 5 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. 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. 2 Press to adjust the date and time. Press to advance to the next setting. 3 When finished, press the OK button. 4 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. OK , 1 SET DATE & TIME is highlighted. Press the Setting the Date & Time, Anytime 1 2 3 4 Turn on the camera. Press the Menu button. Press to highlight Setup, then press the OK button. Press to highlight Date & Time, then press the OK button. Go to Step 2 of Setting the Date & Time, First Time. 6 Chapter 1 Changing the Display, EVF or LCD EVF/LCD button 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 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. 7 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: Close-up/Landscape Self Timer/Burst Date stamp Zoom indicator digital telephoto wide angle Mode description PASM mode Aperture Shutter speed Flash Picture quality Pictures/time remaining Storage location White balance ISO Camera mode Low battery (flashing = exhausted) Exposure compensation 8 Chapter 1 Capture Modes--Shutter Pressed Half-way Press the Shutter button half-way to display the active manual settings: Slow shutter speed warning Auto focus/auto exposure (AF/AE) indicator Auto focus framing marks ISO Exposure compensation Shutter speed Aperture 9 Chapter 1 Review Mode--Picture Information Press the Review button. The applied features of the current picture or video are displayed: Print tag/number of prints Email tag Favorite tag Album name Protect Picture number Storage location Camera mode Scroll arrows Low battery (flashing = exhausted) More Picture Information You can view more information about the displayed picture or video two ways: . To exit the information screen, press again. OR ! Press the Menu button, select Picture Info (see page 60). Press the OK button. OK menu ! Press 10 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. Notched corner To insert an SD/MMC card: 1 Turn off the camera. 2 Open the card door. 3 Orient the card as shown on the card door. 4 Push the card into the slot to seat the connector. 5 Close the door. Mode light 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. 11 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 1 Turn on the camera. 2 In any still or video mode, press the Menu button. 3 Press to highlight Image Storage , then press the OK button. 4 Press 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. 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. 12 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: Storage location ! 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. Picture/video location Press the Review button. --Picture or video is stored on a card --Picture or video is stored in internal memory 13 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. Li-Ion rechargeable battery, 1700 mAh (included with camera) 0 125 - 210 250 Battery Life (Approx. number of pictures per full charge) 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. 14 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. 15 2 Taking 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 EVF 1 Turn 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. 2 Use the EVF or LCD screen to frame your subject. (Press the EVF/LCD button to switch to the other screen. See page 7.) LCD 3 Press 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. 4 Continue pressing the Shutter button completely down to take the picture. AF/AE indicator: green-successful red-failed failed focus failed exposure NOTE: Open the flip-up flash unit to use flash (see page 26). 17 Chapter 2 Picture-Taking Modes 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. Mode Auto Description For general picture taking--offers an excellent balance of image quality and ease of use. 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. For subjects that are in motion. PASM Sport 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. 18 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). 19 Chapter 2 PASM Screen Options Mode setting 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 Aperture shutter stays open. The shaking hand icon Shutter speed warns of slow shutter speeds. To prevent camera shake, use a tripod for slow Exposure compensation 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. (P,A,S, or M) 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. 20 Chapter 2 Using the Jog Dial to Change PASM Mode Settings Jog dial Press to select or accept settings Rotate to advance to next option or to change values PASM mode options 1 Turn 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. 2 Press the Menu button to change other settings (see page 31). 3 Take a picture as usual. NOTE: You can also use the jog dial to change exposure compensation in all other modes (except video). Press the jog dial to change in other modes. 21 Chapter 2 Shooting Close-Up and Landscape Pictures Use the Close-Up/Landscape button very close or very far away. to take pictures of scenes that are 1 Set the Mode dial to any capture mode. 2 Press the Close-Up/Landscape button repeatedly until the appropriate icon appears in the status bar. 3 Take 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: Zoom position Wide Angle Telephoto Close-Up focus distance 4.7 to 27.6 in. (12 to 70 cm) 3.9 to 6.9 ft (1.2 to 2.1 m) 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. 22 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. 1 Press the Shutter button half-way and hold. The framing marks are displayed. When they turn red, focus is accomplished. While the Shutter Button is Pressed Half-way: Center focus Framing marks Center wide focus Side focus Center and side focus Left and right focus 2 If the camera is not focusing on the desired subject (or if the framing marks disappear), release the Shutter button and recompose the scene. 3 Press 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. 23 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: share ! 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 24 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. Zoom indicator Zoom button W T 1 Push 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. 2 Press 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. 1 Push 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. 2 Press 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. 25 Chapter 2 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 1 Slide the open flash button to open the flash unit. The flash unit must be open to use the flash or change the flash setting. 2 Press the open button Flash button Flash icon 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. 26 Chapter 2 Flash Icon Behavior Flash icon Blinking Action Wait. Take picture when the icon stops blinking. Blinking red- Flash button is pressed, Open flash unit or take picture flash unit is closed. without flash. Cause Flash is recharging. Flash Settings In Each Mode Flash settings are pre-set for each picture taking mode. Capture Mode Default Flash Setting Auto* Auto Auto Auto* Auto* Off Off None Flash cannot be turned on. Available Flash Settings (press the Flash button to change) Auto, Flash Off, Fill Flash, Red-eye To Return to the Default Flash Setting: Exit the mode or turn off the camera. Reset manual options (see page 40). Exit the mode or turn off the camera. Auto PASM Sport Portrait Night Video Burst * In these modes, when you change to Red-eye, it remains until you change it. 27 Chapter 2 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. External flash connector 1 Turn off the camera and flash unit. 2 Plug 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. 28 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. Self Timer button Self Timer light 1 In any Still mode, press the Self Timer/Burst button. tripod. 2 Place the camera on a flat surface or use a 3 Compose 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. 29 Chapter 2 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 Burst button 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 1 Press the Shutter button half-way and hold to set the auto-focus and exposure for all the pictures in the sequence. 2 Press 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. 30 Chapter 2 Changing Optional Settings Press the Menu button to access optional picture-taking settings. All menu options are not available in all modes. Rotate Mode dial for picture taking modes menu button Menu Options Available 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) Picture Taking Modes Video Auto PASM Sport Portrait Night 31 Chapter 2 Picture Taking Modes Video Auto PASM Sport Portrait Night Menu Options Available 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) 32 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 to highlight Quality , then press the OK button. 3 Highlight 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. 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. 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. 4 Press the OK button. The appropriate number of appear in the status area. 5 Press the Menu button to exit the menu. This setting remains until you change it. 33 Chapter 2 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. 1 In PASM mode, press the Menu button. 2 Press to highlight White Balance , then press the OK button. 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). 4 Press 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. 3 Press 34 Chapter 2 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. 1 In PASM mode, press the Menu button. 2 Press to highlight ISO Speed then press the OK button. , 3 Press 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). 4 Press 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. 35 Chapter 2 Setting Color Mode Use Color Mode to control color tones and moods. 1 In any Still mode, press the Menu button. 2 Press to highlight Color Mode , then press the OK button. 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. 4 Press 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. 36 3 Press Chapter 2 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. 1 In PASM mode, press the Menu button. 2 Press to highlight Exposure Metering , then press the OK button. 3 Press 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. 4 Press 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. 37 Chapter 2 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. 1 In PASM mode, press the Menu button. 2 Press to highlight Focus Zone , then press the OK button. 3 Press 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). 4 Press 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. 38