Kodak DC3200 User Manual

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722 Taking PicturesYour KODAK DC3200 Digital Camera makes taking pictures fun. Just set the camera to the Capture mode and you are on your way to crea

8 Previewing a Picture Before it is TakenIf you want to see what a picture looks like before you take it, you can preview the image on the LCD on the

92Taking a PictureTaking pictures is a snap with your DC3200 Digital Camera. You can take a picture of a subject as close as 2 ft (0.6 m). Zooming in

10 Setting the Flash Use the flash when taking pictures at night, indoors, or outdoors in heavy shadows. Your camera has three different flash options

112Adjusting the Picture QualityYour camera compresses pictures according to the picture quality setting. If you intend to make large prints, you can

12 Adjusting the White BalanceThe color of the image may look different from that of the actual subject, depending on the type of lighting source. For

132Setting a Quickview for Each PictureYou can turn the Quickview feature on so that a picture just taken is displayed on the LCD for a few seconds.

1533 Reviewing Your PicturesNow that you have taken pictures, you can review them by setting the camera to the Review mode. Here, you can: View your

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16 Viewing Your Pictures Pictures can be displayed individually in full LCD size, or as six thumbnail-size pictures at one time.NOTE: Because any LCD

173Copying Pictures from the Camera to a Picture CardYou can copy all the pictures stored in the internal memory to a Picture Card.1 Insert a Picture

18 Protecting Pictures from DeletionUse the Delete-protection feature to prevent your important pictures (in the internal memory or on a Picture Card)

193Protecting All Stored Pictures8 Press the MENU button to turn the main Protect screen off.To cancel the protection setting for a particular pictur

20 Deleting One or All of Your PicturesIf you decide that you do not want the pictures in the internal memory or on a Picture Card, or you want to fre

213Deleting All Stored Pictures1 Set the Power/Mode switch to the position.2 Press the MENU button to display the Menu screen.3 Press a button until

22 Selecting Pictures for Printing With the Print Order feature, you can select certain pictures on an optional KODAK Picture Card, then print them on

233Assigning a Print Order to All Stored PicturesTo cancel the print order for a particular picture, display the desired picture on the Print Order s

24 Assigning a Print Order to Thumbnail-format PicturesUsing the Index Print Order feature, you can create an index of all the pictures stored on a Pi

253Running a Slide Show on Your TelevisionYou can show your pictures to an audience by connecting your camera to a television with a KODAK Video Cabl

iTable of Contents1 Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Preparing to Take Pictures . .

26 Formatting Your Picture Card If you own Picture Cards that have been used in other digital cameras, the cards may not be properly formatted for use

2744 Installing Your SoftwareThe KODAK DC3200 Installation Software (Installer) included with your camera contains software for Windows-based personal

28 Installing KODAK DC3200 Picture Transfer SoftwareTake a few minutes to register your product. This allows you to receive information regarding soft

2955 Using the Camera with Your ComputerTo transfer pictures from your camera, you need to connect the camera to your computer. The camera can communi

30 Connecting the Camera to Your Computer An RS-232 serial cable is provided, so you can connect your camera to a Windows-based computer. When connect

3156 Press a button until PC CONNECT is highlighted, and then press the SELECT button.The PC Connect screen appears.7 Press a button until ON is hi

32 Using the DC3200 Picture Transfer SoftwareWith the camera connected to your computer, you are ready to open and use the software that you installed

3352 Click the picture you want to copy to your computer.The border of the selected thumbnail picture turns light blue.To select all pictures, click

34 Navigating to Your PicturesPictures are stored in the memory of the camera or on a Picture Card according to a standard agreed upon by many camera

3566 TroubleshootingIf you are experiencing difficulties with your camera, check the following table for possible solutions.CameraProblem Cause Soluti

iiAssigning a Print Order to Thumbnail-format Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . .24Running a Slide Show on Your Television . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

36 CameraProblem Cause SolutionThe Pictures Remaining indicator does not decrease after taking a picture.The quality setting does not use up enough sp

376CameraProblem Cause SolutionThe picture is too dark.The flash is not on or did not function.Turn on the flash. See page 10.The subject is too far

38 Camera CommunicationsProblem Cause SolutionThe computer cannot communicate with the camera.The camera is not set to PC Connect mode.Set the camera

396Camera CommunicationsProblem Cause SolutionThe computer cannot communicate with the camera.The computer is connected to a LAN or to a special net

40 Picture CardProblem Cause SolutionThe camera does not recognize the Picture Card.The Picture Card is not CompactFlash certified.Purchase a certifie

4177 Where to Get HelpIf you need help with your camera, it is available from place of purchase, the “Troubleshooting” section of this manual, or at a

42 Telephone Customer SupportIf you have questions concerning the operation of KODAK software or the camera, you may speak directly to a customer supp

4388 Warranty and Regulatory InformationLimited WarrantyKodak warrants the KODAK DC3200 Digital Camera (excluding batteries) to be free from malfuncti

44 UNAUTHORIZED SERVICE, MISUSE, ABUSE, USE WITH INCOMPATIBLE ACCESSORIES OR ATTACHMENTS, FAILURE TO FOLLOW KODAK’S OPERATION, MAINTENANCE OR REPACKIN

4582) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.RESPONSIBLE PARTYEASTMAN KODAK COM

111 Getting StartedCongratulations on your purchase of a new KODAK DC3200 Digital Camera—the camera that takes pictures digitally, without the use of

4799 AppendixThis appendix serves as a resource for specific technical information and care for your camera, and contains the following information:

48 Camera Specifications DC3200 CameraCCD Resolution 1,344 x 971=1.31 millions of pixels (total number of pixels)Picture Resolution Best/ Better 1,152

499Getting Better Results from Your PrinterYou may notice that the colors on your computer screen do not always match those of your documents or prin

50 Using Your Batteries Keep batteries away from children. In the unlikely event that battery fluid leaks onto your skin, immediately wash the conta

519more than twice as long in digital cameras as ordinary alkaline batteries. Alkaline batteries are not rechargeable; do not attempt to recharge the

52 General Maintenance and Safety To keep from damaging your camera, avoid exposing it to moisture and extreme temperatures. Clean the outside of th

53IndexAAC Adapter 2Appendix 47Auto Flash 10BBatteryCharging Tips 51Checking Power Level 4Compartment 2Disposal 51Icon 4Loading 2Using 50CCamera Memor

54 HHelpFax Support 41Online Services 41Telephone Support 42Troubleshooting 35IInserting a Picture Card 5Installing Software 27Internal Memory 2KKODAK

55Regulatory Information 43Removing a Picture Card 5Reviewing Pictures 15RS-232 Serial Cable 29SSafety 52Selecting Pictures for Printing 22Serial Cab

2Preparing to Take PicturesBefore you can start taking pictures, you need to install the batteries or connect a KODAK AC Adapter (Cat# 122-0557) for p

31Turning the Camera On and OffTurn the camera on and off using the Power/Mode switch, located on the back of the camera.  To turn the camera on in

4Checking the BatteriesThe DC3200 Digital Camera displays a battery symbol to indicate the battery power level. For guidelines on battery usage, See “

51Inserting a Picture Card Your camera accepts an optional KODAK Picture Card, which stores pictures. The Picture Card (also known as a CompactFlash