Kodak DX3500 User Manual

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2Chapter 1Camera Package ContentsThe KODAK DX3500 Digital Camera is packaged with the following items.1 Camera with wrist strap2 AA lithium batteries

3Chapter 1Loading the BatteriesAA lithium batteries are included with your camera.* To load the batteries:1 Turn the camera off.2 On the bottom of the

4Chapter 1Inserting a Picture CardThink of Picture Cards as removable and reusable film, or removable computer memory. Picture Cards provide easy pic

5Chapter 1Turning the Camera On and Off1 To turn on the camera, slide the power switch to the On ( | ) or Close Up ( ) position.The viewfinder light

6Chapter 1Automatic Powerdown Saves BatteriesThe automatic powerdown features help extend battery life by turning off the LCD or camera power when th

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 three ways to use your camera:Still —take pictures and change picture-taking optio

9Chapter 1Review MenusUse the menus in Review mode to view and work with the pictures in your camera. For details on applying the menu options, refer

10Chapter 1Setup MenusUse the menus in Setup mode to customize your camera settings. For details on applying the menu options, refer to the page numb

11Chapter 1Navigating Through The MenusThe method of moving through the menus and selecting options is the same in all three of the camera modes.To di

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12Chapter 1Checking Current Camera StatusIn Still mode, press the button at any time to check which camera settings are active.1 Turn the Mode dial

13Chapter 1Choosing Internal Memory or Picture CardThe KODAK DX3500 Digital Camera offers two storage options for taking and storing pictures in the c

14Chapter 14Select Continue (or Cancel to change your mind), then press Select again.A message appears while the camera changes storage locations.The

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

16Chapter 2Previewing Your Picture on the LCDWhen the Preview feature is on, a live image is displayed on the LCD. Use the LCD instead of the viewfin

17Chapter 2Using the Digital ZoomThe Digital Zoom feature provides up to 3X magnification of your pictures. You may notice a decrease in printed image

18Chapter 2Using the FlashWhen you take pictures at night, indoors, or outdoors in heavy shadows, your pictures need flash. The camera flash is effec

19Chapter 2Putting Yourself in the PictureThe Self Timer creates a 10-second delay between the time you press the Shutter button and the time the pict

20Chapter 2Setting Picture QualityUse the Quality setting to select a picture resolution.To change the Quality setting:1 Turn the Mode dial to Still

21Chapter 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 w

iiiProduct OverviewFront ViewBottom View1 Shutter button2 Flash unit3 Self Timer light4 Light sensor 8 Video out / USB connector7 On / Off / Close-up

22Chapter 2Displaying the Picture Just TakenThe QuickView feature displays each picture on the LCD immediately after you take it. While the picture i

233 Reviewing Your PicturesUse the Review setting on the Mode dial to display and work with the pictures that are stored in your camera’s internal m

24Chapter 3Navigating Through the Pictures1 Use the arrow buttons to scroll forward or backward through the pictures.2 To move through the picture

25Chapter 3Deleting PicturesUse the Delete feature to quickly delete one or all pictures from the camera’s internal memory or the Picture Card.1 Turn

26Chapter 33Highlight the Print Order option you want to use:CANCEL PRINT ORDER—cancels the entire print order from the Picture Card.INDEX PRINT—orde

27Chapter 3Protecting Pictures From DeletionUse the Protect feature to prevent specific pictures from being accidentally deleted from the internal mem

28Chapter 3Starting the Slide Show1 Turn the Mode dial to Review and press the Menu button.2 Highlight the Slide Show menu , then press the Select

29Chapter 3Copying PicturesThe Copy feature allows you to copy pictures between a Picture Card and the camera’s internal memory. You can capture pictu

30Chapter 3Viewing Picture InformationUse the Picture Info feature to display information about each picture stored in your camera.1 Turn the Mode di

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

ivProduct OverviewBack View11110987 654321 Viewfinder2 Mode dial3 Shutter button4 Picture Card door 10 Flash button9 Menu button8 4-way arrow button7

32Chapter 4Setting Video OutThe Video Out feature allows you to match the camera’s video signal to the standard that applies in your geographical loc

33Chapter 4Selecting a LanguageThe Language feature allows you to display the menus and screen messages in different languages.1 Turn the Mode dial to

34Chapter 4Formatting Memory or Picture CardYou may need to format the camera’s internal memory if it becomes corrupted. You may need to format a Pic

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

36Chapter 5Software Included With Your CameraThe KODAK Picture Software CD contains the following applications that let you access, transfer, and hav

37Chapter 5Computer System RequirementsFor acceptable picture transfer and editing, we recommend the following minimum requirements:WINDOWS-Based Syst

396 Using Pictures on Your ComputerTransfer your pictures to your computer and see the power of digital imaging at your fingertips.Before You Transfer

40Chapter 6Connecting 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

41Chapter 6Transferring on a MACINTOSH Computerm Select the Automatic Transfer radio button, then click Transfer.Automatic Transfer copies all of the

vTable of Contents1 Getting Started ...1What Can I Do With My Camera?...

42Chapter 6Transferring Your Pictures ManuallyKODAK Camera Connection Software lets you directly access the pictures in your camera and allows you to

43Chapter 6Printing Your PicturesChoose your favorite method to enjoy long-lasting prints of your digital pictures.From KODAK Picture Softwarem Print

457 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

46Chapter 7Installing the Dock InsertKODAK DX-series cameras are packaged with a Dock insert, which is used to custom-fit the camera to the Camera Do

47Chapter 7Installing 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

48Chapter 73Place the camera in the Camera Dock; insert the locator pin into the camera tripod socket and push down to seat the connector.The Camera

49Chapter 7Transferring PicturesTo transfer pictures from your camera to your computer:1 Place the camera in the Camera Dock.2 Push the Connect button

518 Troubleshooting ProblemsThere may be times when you have questions about using your KODAK camera or Camera Dock. This chapter help you find the an

viDisplaying the Picture Just Taken ... 223 Reviewing Your Pictures ...

52Chapter 8Camera CommunicationsProblem Cause SolutionThe computer cannot communicate with the camera.There is a problem with the configuration of th

53Chapter 8CameraProblem Cause SolutionShutter button does not work.Camera is not turned on. Turn on the camera (page 5).The camera is processing a pi

54Chapter 8In Review mode, you do not see a picture on the LCD or do not see the picture you expected.The camera may not be accessing the correct sto

55Chapter 8Picture is too light. The flash is not needed. Change to Auto flash (page 18).The subject is too close when the flash was used.Move so ther

56Chapter 8Picture is not clear. The lens is dirty. Clean the lens (page 71).Subject too close when taking picture.Move so there is at least 2.5 ft (

57Chapter 8Camera Viewfinder Light The viewfinder light glows steady green when the camera is on and ready to take a picture.Problem Cause SolutionVi

58Chapter 8LCD MessagesMessage Cause SolutionNo images to display There are no pictures in the current storage location.Change your picture storage l

59Chapter 8Date/Time entry screen appears automaticallyThis is the first time you turned on the camera; or the batteries have been removed for an exte

60Chapter 8Troubleshooting—Camera DockUnrecognized File FormatThe camera cannot read the picture format.Transfer the unreadable picture to the comput

61Chapter 8Camera Dock indicator lightLight Status Cause SolutionLight glows steady greenCamera is docked.The camera and Camera Dock are operating nor

viiTransferring Your Pictures...40Working With Your Pictures...

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

64Chapter 9Telephone Customer SupportIf you have questions concerning the operation of KODAK software or the camera, you may speak directly to a cust

65Chapter 9m Outside the U.S., Canada, and Europe—calls are charged at National Rate.Austria/Osterreich 0179 567 357Belgium/Belgique 02 713 14 45China

6710AppendixThis appendix serves as a resource for technical information about your camera, batteries, Camera Dock, Picture Cards, and available acces

68Chapter 10Lens Type Optical quality glass, 5 element Maximum Aperture Fixed: f/4.5Close-Up: f/8Focal Length 38 mm (equivalent to 35mm camera)6.1 mm

69Chapter 10Camera Dock SpecificationsTripod socket .25 in. (.006 m) threadedVideo Out NTSC or PAL selectableViewfinder Albada bright frame typeWhite

70Chapter 10Original Factory Settings—CameraYour camera is set to the following defaults at the factory:Using Your Batteriesm Replacement Types—your

71Chapter 10significantly on age, usage conditions, type, brand, and camera. Digital camera requirements are very demanding on batteries. Not all batt

viiiOriginal Factory Settings—Camera... 70Using Your Batteries...

72Chapter 10m Clean the outside of the camera by wiping with a clean, dry cloth. Never use harsh or abrasive cleaners or organic solvents on the came

73Chapter 10Picture Storage CapacitiesPicture Cards are available in many different sizes, or storage capacities. The table below indicates how many p

74Chapter 10the DCIM folder are removed.100K3500 subfolder—contains all the pictures taken when a Picture Card is inserted in the camera and the stor

75Chapter 10DCP_0001.m When the internal memory contains a picture named DCP_9999, the next picture taken is named with the lowest unused number. For

76Chapter 10This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Th

77IndexAaboutcamera information 33picture information 30accessories 72adjustingLCD brightness 31picture quality 20resolution 20auto shutoff 6automatic

78Indexturning on and off 5Camera Connection Softwareabout 36online help 42transferring pictures 42Camera Dockcharging Battery 48docking camera 47ins

79Indexdigital pictures, using 39digital zoom 17display brightness, adjusting 31display problems 53displaying slide show 27dock insert 2, 46docking ca

80Indexsetting picture location 13storage capacity 73KKODAK softwareCamera Connection 36getting help 63installing 35Picture 36Picture Transfer 36Llan

81Indexmodesreview 9setup 10still 8monitor, requirements 37Nnavigatingmenus 11pictures 24NTSC, video out setting 32Ooverview, camera menus 8Ppackage c

11 Getting StartedCongratulations on your purchase of the KODAK DX3500 Digital Camera—the camera that takes pictures without film and captures full de

82Indexstorage capacity 73storage location 13taking 15transferring manually 42transferring to computer 39, 40, 49using on computer 39, 41viewing 23po

83Indexsettingclock 6date and time 6flash 18language 33LCD brightness 31mode dial menus 8NTSC 32PAL 32picture location 13picture quality 20picture sto

84Indexmenu settings 8telephone support 64television, slide show 27time, setting 6timer, shutter delay 19tipsbattery guidelines 70maintenance 71ReadM