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2Chapter 1Camera Package ContentsThe KODAK DX3600 Zoom Digital Camera is packaged with the following items.1 Camera2 Wrist strap3 AA lithium batterie

92Indexincluded with camera 2informationcamera, viewing 43picture, viewing 40video, viewing 40insert, dock 2, 56installingbatteries 3Battery Pack 57P

93Indexnavigating 12overview 8review 10reviewing pictures 10setup 11still 9taking pictures 9taking videos 8video 8MISC folder, Picture Card 84mode dia

94Indexpictureschecking location 16close-ups 19copying 35date imprint 24deleting 33editing 52file naming 85information, viewing 40locating in memory

95Indexfor printing 36magnify 36menus 10slide show 38reviewing pictures and videosdeleting 33picture, video information 40protecting 34running slide s

96IndexKODAK Picture Transfer 46QUICKTIME 46specificationscamera 77Camera Dock 79MACINTOSH system 47WINDOWS-based system 47statuscamera 13picture sto

97IndexCamera Dock 55pictures on computer 49VVCCI compliance 88video out, setting 42video, mode dial 8videosadjust volume 32checking location 16close-

3Chapter 1Attaching the Wrist Strap1 Thread the short loop of the wrist strap through the wrist strap post.2 Thread the long end of the wrist strap th

4Chapter 1Inserting a Picture CardOptional Picture Cards provide easy picture storage and transfer. Think of Picture Cards as removable and reusable

5Chapter 1Turning the Camera On and Off1 To turn on the camera, slide the power switch to the On ( | ) position.The lens extends to the Wide Angle pos

6Chapter 1Automatic Powerdown Saves BatteriesThe automatic powerdown features help extend battery life by turning off the camera when it has been ina

7Chapter 1Checking the Battery LevelCheck the battery power level before you begin taking pictures. Don’t miss an important picture because the camera

8Chapter 1Mode Dial—Settings and MenusUse the Mode dial to access four ways to use your camera:Video —take videos with audio, and change video-takin

9Chapter 1Still MenusUse Still mode whenever you are taking still pictures and to customize your picture-taking settings. For details on applying the

10Chapter 1Review MenusUse the menus in Review mode to view and work with the pictures and videos in your camera. For details on applying the menu op

11Chapter 1Setup MenusUse the menus in Setup mode to customize your camera settings. For details on applying the menu options, refer to the page numbe

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12Chapter 1Navigating Through the MenusThe method of moving through the menus and selecting options is the same in all four of the camera modes.To di

13Chapter 1Checking Current Camera StatusIn Video or Still mode, press the button at any time to check which camera settings are active.1 Turn the M

14Chapter 1Choosing Internal Memory or Picture CardThe KODAK DX3600 Zoom Digital Camera offers two storage options: internal camera memory or optiona

15Chapter 13Highlight the storage location you wish to use, then press Select.AUTO (default)—when the setting is Auto, the camera uses the Picture Car

16Chapter 1Checking Your Storage Location IconThe storage location icon displayed in the status bar indicates: —Picture Card —Internal Memorym In Vid

172 Taking Still PicturesUse the Still setting on the Mode dial whenever you take pictures or wish to customize your picture-taking settings. Before

18Chapter 2Displaying/Deleting the Picture Just TakenThe QuickView feature displays each picture on the LCD immediately after you take it. While the

19Chapter 2Previewing Your Picture When the Preview feature is on, a live image is displayed on the LCD before you take a picture. Use the LCD instead

20Chapter 2Using Zoom for Still PicturesYour camera offers optical and digital zoom features. Use optical zoom to get up to two times closer (2X) to

21Chapter 2Using the Flash for Still PicturesWhen you take pictures at night, indoors, or outdoors in heavy shadows, your pictures need flash. The cam

iiiProduct OverviewCamera FrontCamera Bottom1 Shutter button2 Flash unit3 Microphone5 On / Off switch9 Lens with built-in cover8 Self Timer light7 Vie

22Chapter 2Putting Yourself in the PictureThe Self Timer creates a 10-second delay between the time you press the Shutter button and the time the pic

23Chapter 2Setting Picture QualityUse the Quality setting to select a picture resolution.1 Turn the Mode dial to Still , then press the Menu button.2

24Chapter 2Placing the Date on PicturesUse the Date Stamp setting to imprint the date on your pictures.This setting is ideal when you wish to record

253 Taking VideosUse the Video setting on the Mode dial whenever you take videos or wish to customize your video-taking settings. Before you take a

26Chapter 3Reviewing/Deleting the Video Just TakenThe QuickView feature displays the first frame of a video on the LCD immediately after you take it.

27Chapter 3Taking Close-up VideosWhen you are taking videos at close range, from 10 to 24 inches (25 to 60cm), use the Close-up setting to gain sharpn

28Chapter 3Take the video:1 Place the camera on a flat steady surface, or use a tripod.2 Compose the picture, then press the Shutter button. See page

29Chapter 3When Good Quality is set, one star is displayed in the LCD status bar.4 Press Select.5 Press the Menu button to turn off the menu screen.

30Chapter 3Setting Video LengthYou can specify a time limit for the videos you take. The Video Length setting is useful if you wish to conserve space

314 Reviewing Pictures and VideosNavigating Through Pictures and Videos1 Turn the Mode dial to Review .The camera accesses either the internal memor

ivProduct OverviewCamera BackMode Dial712345 613121081 Viewfinder light2 Flash button3 Menu button4 4-way arrow button10 Shutter button9 Mode dial (s

32Chapter 4Playing a Video1 To play or pause a video, press the Select button.Or, press the Menu button, highlight the Video Play menu , then press

33Chapter 4Deleting Pictures and VideosUse the Delete feature to quickly delete one or all pictures and videos from the camera’s internal memory or th

34Chapter 4Protecting Pictures and Videos From DeletionUse the Protect feature to prevent specific pictures and videos from being accidentally delete

35Chapter 4Copying Pictures and VideosThe Copy feature allows you to copy pictures and videos between a Picture Card and the camera’s internal memory.

36Chapter 4Magnifying Still PicturesUse the Magnify feature to zoom in to two times magnification and navigate to different areas of the picture. Thi

37Chapter 43Highlight the Print Order option you want to use:CANCEL PRINT ORDER—cancels the entire print order from the Picture Card.INDEX PRINT—order

38Chapter 4Running a Slide ShowUse the Slide Show feature to sequentially display your pictures and videos on the camera LCD or on a television (see

39Chapter 4Connecting to a Television or Other External DeviceYou can display your pictures, play your videos, or run a Slide Show on any external vid

40Chapter 4Viewing Picture or Video InformationUse the Picture Info feature to display information about each picture or video stored in your camera.

415 Customizing Your Camera SettingsUse Setup on the Mode dial to customize the camera settings according to your personal preferences.Adjusting LCD

vTable of Contents1 Getting Started ...1What Can I Do With My KODAK DX3600 Zoom Digit

42Chapter 5Setting Video OutThe Video Out feature allows you to match the camera’s video signal to the standard that applies in your geographical loc

43Chapter 5Selecting a LanguageThe Language feature allows you to display the menus and screen messages in different languages.1 Turn the Mode dial to

44Chapter 5Formatting Memory or Picture CardYou may need to format the camera’s internal memory if it becomes corrupted. You may need to format a Pic

456 Installing the SoftwareMake sure that you install the software from the KODAK Picture Software CD before you transfer pictures from your camera to

46Chapter 6Software Included With Your CameraThe KODAK Picture Software CD contains the following software. Your CD may contain additional software n

47Chapter 6Computer System RequirementsFor acceptable picture transfer and editing, we recommend the following minimum requirements:WINDOWS-Based Syst

497 Transferring Pictures and VideosBefore You Transfer Files to the ComputerBefore you transfer your pictures and videos from the camera to the compu

50Chapter 7Connecting With the KODAK Camera Dock1 Open the connection door on the bottom of the camera.2 Place the camera in the Camera Dock.3 Push t

51Chapter 7Transferring on a MACINTOSH Computerm Select the Automatic Transfer radio button, then click Transfer.Automatic Transfer copies all of the

viPutting Yourself in the Picture... 22Setting Picture Quality...

52Chapter 7Working With Your Pictures and VideosWhen your pictures and videos are transferred, Picture Transfer Software closes and KODAK Picture Sof

53Chapter 7Transferring Your Pictures and Videos ManuallyKODAK Camera Connection Software lets you directly access the pictures and videos in your cam

54Chapter 7Printing Your PicturesChoose your favorite method to enjoy long-lasting prints of your digital pictures.From KODAK Picture Softwarem Print

558 Using the KODAK Camera DockThe KODAK Camera Dock makes it easier than ever to transfer your pictures to the computer. In addition, the Camera Dock

56Chapter 8Installing the Dock InsertKODAK DX-series cameras are packaged with a Dock insert, which is used to custom-fit the camera to the Camera Do

57Chapter 8Installing the Battery Pack in the Camera1 Open the battery door on the bottom of the camera.2 Install the Battery Pack in the direction of

58Chapter 83Place the camera in the Camera Dock and push down to seat the connectors; the Dock locator pin fits into the camera tripod socket.The Cam

59Chapter 8Transferring PicturesTo transfer pictures from your camera to your computer:1 Place the camera in the Camera Dock.2 Push the Connect button

619 Troubleshooting ProblemsThere may be times when you have questions about using your KODAK camera or Camera Dock. This chapter can help you find th

vii5 Customizing Your Camera Settings ... 41Adjusting LCD Screen Brightness ...41Setting Vi

62Chapter 9Camera CommunicationsProblem Cause SolutionThe computer cannot communicate with the camera.There is a problem with the configuration of th

63Chapter 9Cannot transfer pictures to computer. The Add New Hardware Wizard cannot locate drivers.Software is not installed on computer.Disconnect US

64Chapter 9No memory card, Files not copiedThere is no Picture Card in the camera. Your pictures were not copied.Insert a Picture Card.Not enough spa

65Chapter 9Memory Card is full There is no more space on the Picture Card in the camera.Delete pictures from the Picture Card (page 33), insert a new

66Chapter 9Shutter button does not work.Camera is not turned on. Turn on the camera (page 5).The camera is processing a picture, the viewfinder light

67Chapter 9Part of the picture is missing.Something was blocking the lens when the picture was taken.Keep hands, fingers, or other objects away from t

68Chapter 9Picture is too light. The flash is not needed. Change to Auto flash (page 21).The subject is too close when the flash was used.Move so the

69Chapter 9Slide show does not run on external video device.Video Out setting is incorrect.Adjust the camera Video Out setting (NTSC or PAL, page 42).

70Chapter 9Viewfinder light blinks red.Batteries are low or exhausted.Replace or recharge the batteries (page 3).Video Length setting exceeds availab

71Chapter 9Troubleshooting—Camera DockViewfinder light blinks green.Picture is being processed and saved to the camera.Wait. Resume picture taking whe

viiiTransferring Pictures ...59When Using a Tripod ...

72Chapter 9Pictures are not transferred to the computerCamera was removed from the Camera Dock during picture transfer.Replace the camera on the Came

7310Getting HelpIf you need help with your camera or Camera Dock, it is available from a number of resources:Software HelpHelp with any software appli

74Chapter 10Telephone Customer SupportIf you have questions concerning the operation of KODAK software or the camera, you may speak directly to a cus

75Chapter 10m Outside the U.S., Canada, and Europe—calls are charged at National Rate.Austria/Osterreich 0179 567 357Belgium/Belgique 02 713 14 45Chin

7711 AppendixThis appendix serves as a resource for technical information about your camera, batteries, Camera Dock, Picture Cards, and available acce

78Chapter 11Lens Type Optical quality glass, 5 group, 6 elementIncludes 2 aspherical lensesMaximum Aperture Fixed: f/3.3 - 4.5Focal Length 35 - 70 mm

79Chapter 11Camera Dock SpecificationsPower Batteries 2 Lithium, AALithium Battery KCRV32 Ni-MH, AA rechargeableAlkaline batteries not recommendedBatt

80Chapter 11Original Factory Settings—CameraYour camera is set to the following defaults at the factory:Dimensions (with insert)Width/Depth/Height5.9

81Chapter 11Using Your Batteriesm Replacement Types—your camera can use the following battery types: – 2, 1.5 volt AA lithium batteries– 1, KODAK Lith

11 Getting StartedWhat Can I Do With My KODAK DX3600 Zoom Digital Camera?Capture Video —in Video mode, take great video clips with audio. You can tak

82Chapter 11Tips, Safety, Maintenancem Always follow basic safety precautions. Refer to the “Important Safety Instructions” booklet packed with your

83Chapter 11Camera AccessoriesGet the most from your KODAK Digital Camera by adding just the right accessories. Expand your capture options. Increase

84Chapter 11Picture/Video Storage CapacitiesPicture Cards are available in many different sizes, or storage capacities. The table below indicates how

85Chapter 11DCIM folder—root level folder, contains the 100K3600 folder. Each time you turn on the camera or insert a different Picture Card, any empt

86Chapter 11File Naming Conventions in Internal Memorym The camera’s internal memory contains your stored pictures and videos, with no folders or sub

87Chapter 11Regulatory InformationFCC Compliance and AdvisoryThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following

88Chapter 11interference regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.Obervation des normes-Class B—Le présent appareil numérique n’émet

89IndexAaboutcamera information 43picture, video information 40accessories 83adjustingLCD brightness 41picture quality 23resolution 23, 28video qualit

90Indexinternal memory 14maintenance 82original factory settings 80package contents 2picture storage location 14problems 65safety 82specifications 77

91IndexDdateimprinting on pictures 24imprinting on videos 29setting 6DCIM folder, Picture Card 84defaults, original settings 80deletingfrom internal m