Kodak DX6440 User Manual

Kodak EasyShare DX6440 zoom digital cameraUser’s Guidewww.kodak.comFor interactive tutorials, www.kodak.com/go/howtoSimulated image

x6 Customizing Your Camera Settings ...63To Access Setup Mode/Menus... 63Setup Menus ..

88Chapter 10Picture is too light.The flash is not needed. Change to Auto flash or Flash Off (page 24).The subject was too close for flash.Move so the

89Chapter 10Picture is not clear.The lens is dirty. Clean the lens (page 107).Subject too close when taking picture.Move so there is at least 19.7 in.

90Chapter 10Camera/Computer CommunicationsProblem Cause SolutionThe computer cannot communicate with the camera.(For communication problems with a ca

91Chapter 10SD/MMC Cards and Internal MemoryCannot transfer pictures. (The Add New Hardware Wizard cannot locate drivers.)Software is not installed. D

92Chapter 10Camera Screen MessagesCamera freezes up when a card is inserted or removed.Camera detects an error when the card was inserted or removed.

93Chapter 10Internal memory requires formattingThe camera internal memory is corrupted.Format the internal memory (page 68).Caution: Formatting erases

94Chapter 10Card is unusable (Insert a new card)The card is slow, corrupted, or unreadable.Insert a new card (page 9).Recording stopped. Record in in

95Chapter 10Memory Card is full There is no more space on the card in the camera.Transfer pictures to the computer (page 73), delete pictures from the

96Chapter 10Camera Ready Light StatusStatus Cause SolutionReady light does not turn on and the camera does not work.Camera is not turned on.Turn on

97Chapter 10Ready light blinks yellow.Flash is not charged. Wait. Resume picture taking when the light stops blinking and turns green.Auto exposure or

xi9 Using the Camera Dock 6000 ...75Camera Dock 6000 Package Contents...75Installing the Cus

9911 Getting HelpHelpful Web LinksHelp in this ManualSee Troubleshooting, page 85 for help with problems you may have with your camera, camera/compute

100Chapter 11Telephone Customer SupportIf you have questions concerning the operation of the software or camera, you may speak with a customer suppor

101Chapter 11Telephone NumbersAustralia 1800 147 701Austria/Osterreich 0179 567 357Belgium/Belgique 02 713 14 45Brazil 0800 150000Canada 1 800 465 632

102Chapter 11For the most up-to-date listings, visit: http://www.kodak.com/US/en/digital/contacts/DAIInternationalContacts.shtmlSpain/Espana 91 749 7

10312 AppendixCamera SpecificationsKodak EasyShare DX6440 zoom digital cameraColor 24-bit, millions of colorsColor modes Color, black & white, sep

104Chapter 12ISO speed AutomaticManualLong time exposureFlashVideo100 to 200100, 200, or 400100120 or 180 (Automatic)100 to 800Lens Type Optical qual

105Chapter 12Shutter SpeedsFor shutter speeds slower than 1/30 second, place the camera on a flat, steady surface or use a tripod.Power Battery: CRV3

106Chapter 12Original Factory SettingsFeature Factory SettingAdv. Digital Zoom initiation PauseColor Mode ColorDate/Time 2003/01/01; 12:00Date/Time S

107Chapter 12Upgrading Your Software and FirmwareDownload the latest versions of the software included on the Kodak EasyShare software CD and the came

xii12 Appendix ... 103Camera Specifications...

108Chapter 122 Wipe the lens or camera screen gently with a soft, lint-free cloth or an untreated lens-cleaning tissue.Do not use cleaning solutions

109Chapter 12Locating Pictures and Videos on a CardPictures stored on SD/MMC Cards use a standard (DCF-Digital Camera Format) agreed upon by many came

110Chapter 12Picture Naming Conventions! Pictures are named 100_nnnn.JPG, and are numbered in the order in which they are taken. The first picture is

111Chapter 12Power-Saving FeaturesThese settings cannot be changed.Optional AC AdapterYou can purchase an optional Kodak 3-volt AC adapter to power yo

112Chapter 12FCC Compliance and AdvisoryThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to

113IndexAA/V out, v, 56, 67AC adapter3-volt, camera, 1115-volt, camera dock, 77accessoriesAC adapter, camera, 111battery, 13buying, 99camera dock, 75p

114Indexon/off, ivreview, iv, 49self timer/burst, vi, 27Share, iv, 59shutter, iii, vizoom, iv, 23Ccableaudio/video, 3, 56power, camera dock, 77USB, 3

115Indexcamera dock, 77camera to camera dock, 79camera to computer, 73contents, packagecamera, 3camera dock, 75copy picturescard to memory, 57to compu

116Indexfile names, card, 110fill flash, 24firmwareupgrading, 107version, 68flashbutton, ivdistance range, 24settings, 24settings per mode, 25unit, i

117IndexJjoystick, ivKKodak EasyShare softwaregetting help, 99installing, 71upgrading, 107Kodak web sites, 99Llandscape mode, 16language, setting, 67L

11 Getting StartedInstall Software FirstInstall the software from the Kodak EasyShare software CD before connecting the camera (or camera dock) to the

118Indexmicrophone, iiiMISC folder, card, 109mode dial, iv, 16modes, picture takingavailable shutter speeds, 105flash settings, 25menu options, 28—29

119Indextransfer via camera, 73transfer via camera dock, 81viewing multi-up, 50viewing on television, 56playing a video, 50portrait mode, 16powerauto

120Indexcamera screen, 49deleting, 51menu options, 52protecting, 53slide show, 55running slide show, 55Ssafetybatteries, 13camera, 107screen, camera,

121Indexslide showchanging display time, 55continuous loop, 56problems, 89viewing on camera, 55viewing on television, 56softwaregetting help, 99instal

122IndexUuniversal insert, 76upgrading software, firmware, 107URLs, Kodak web sites, 99USB (universal serial bus)connecting to camera, 73connecting t

2Chapter 1What Can I Do With My Camera?Capture Still Pictures —Use Auto mode to enjoy point-and-shoot operation. Use Sport, Portrait, Night, Landsca

3Chapter 1Package ContentsNot shown: User’s Guide, Quick Start Guide, wrist strap, Kodak EasyShare software CD. (In some countries, the User’s Guide i

4Chapter 1Loading the BatteryA CRV3 lithium battery, non-rechargeable, is included with your camera. 1 Turn off the camera.2 On the bottom of the cam

5Chapter 1Turning On the CameraRotate the Mode dial:Clockwise for still capture modesCounterclockwise for video modeThe ready light blinks while the c

6Chapter 1Setting the Date and TimeSetting the Date & Time, First TimeThe Date & Time have been reset message appears the first time you turn

7Chapter 1Checking Camera Status The icons that appear on the camera screen indicate the active camera and picture settings. See page 8 for a list of

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8Chapter 1Camera Screen IconsThese icons appear on your camera screen when the settings are active.*For Capture mode descriptions, see page 16. **For

9Chapter 1Inserting an SD/MMC CardYour camera has 16 MB of internal memory. However, optional SD/MMC cards provide removable, reusable storage for pic

10Chapter 1Choosing Internal Memory or SD/MMC CardThe camera offers two options for storing pictures and videos:Internal Memory —Store pictures and

11Chapter 1Checking Your Storage SettingIn Still and Video modes, the storage location icon that appears in the status area indicates the camera’s sto

12Chapter 1Important Battery InformationChoose the replacement battery that fits your needs—and get the best performance.Kodak Battery Replacement Ty

13Chapter 1Extending Battery Life! Battery life depends significantly on battery age, usage conditions, and type. Digital cameras are demanding on bat

152 Taking PicturesThe 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 cap

16Chapter 2Picture-Taking ModesUse this mode For:Auto General picture-taking. Automatically sets exposure, focus, and flash.Sport Subjects that are i

17Chapter 2PAS ModeUse PAS mode when you want ultimate creative control. PAS mode gives you quick access to Program, Aperture priority, and Shutter pr

iiiProduct OverviewFront View1 Microphone 6 Shutter button2 Light sensor 7 Speaker3 Self Timer/Video light 8 Flash unit4 Wrist strap post 9 Viewfi

18Chapter 2Selecting Modes and Settings in PAS Mode1 Turn the Mode dial to PAS.Liveview turns on and the PAS mode options appear on the camera screen

19Chapter 25Take a picture as usual (page 15).PAS Mode Screen OptionsAperture—also referred to as f-number, controls the size of the lens opening, whi

20Chapter 2Liveview—Framing with the Camera ScreenWhen you turn on Liveview, the camera screen displays a live image of what the lens sees. Use the c

21Chapter 2Using the Auto Focus Framing MarksIn Liveview, the framing marks indicate the area of your scene that the camera is focusing on. For the be

22Chapter 2Quickview—Reviewing the Picture Just TakenAfter you take a picture, the camera screen displays a Quickview of that picture for approximate

23Chapter 2Using the Optical ZoomUse Optical Zoom to get up to 4X closer to your subject. Optical zoom is effective when the lens is no closer than 19

24Chapter 2Using the FlashUse the flash when you take pictures at night, indoors, or outdoors in heavy shadows. Flash is effective between 1.6-16.7 f

25Chapter 2Flash Settings In Each ModeFor the best possible pictures, flash settings are pre-set for each picture taking mode. * In these modes, when

26Chapter 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

27Chapter 2Taking a Burst Series of PicturesBurst lets you to take up to 6 pictures in quick succession (approximately 3 frames per second). Burst is

ivProduct OverviewBack View1 Camera screen (LCD, liquid crystal display) 7 8Ready lightViewfinder2 Share button (page 59) 9 Self Timer/Burst button

28Chapter 2Changing Optional SettingsPress the Menu button to access optional picture-taking settings. All menu options are not available in all mode

29Chapter 2* Long Time Exposure for PAS is available as shutter speed in S (Shutter priority) mode only. ISO Speed (page 34) Long Time Exp. (page 35)*

30Chapter 2Setting Exposure CompensationUse Exposure Compensation to control how much light enters the camera. This setting is useful for taking pict

31Chapter 2Setting Picture QualityUse the Quality setting to select a picture resolution.1 In any Still mode, press the Menu button.2 Press to highl

32Chapter 2Setting Color ModeUse Color Mode to control color tones and moods.1 In any Still mode, press the Menu button.2 Press to highlight Color

33Chapter 2Setting White BalanceWhites can look white in daylight, but different under other lighting conditions. Use White Balance to correct the col

34Chapter 2Setting ISO SpeedThe ISO setting controls the camera’s sensitivity to light. Use a lower ISO setting in brightly lit scenes; use a higher

35Chapter 2Setting Long Time ExposureIn Landscape mode, use Long Time Exposure to control how long the shutter stays open and to portray a sense of mo

36Chapter 2Setting Exposure MeteringYour camera uses matrix metering to set exposure values; it evaluates light levels in multiple locations within t

37Chapter 2Setting Focus ZoneIf you do not get the composition and focus results you want by using framing marks (page 21), use the Focus Zone feature

vProduct OverviewSide ViewsLeft Side Right Side1 A/V Out, for television viewing 4 DC-In (3V) ,for optional AC adapter2 Slot for optional SD/MMC card

38Chapter 2Resetting PAS Settings to DefaultsReset is available in PAS mode only; it returns all settings to the original factory defaults. Reset doe

39Chapter 2Pre-tagging for Album NamesUse the Set Album (Still) feature to pre-select album names before you take pictures. Then, all the pictures you

40Chapter 25Highlight Exit, then press the OK button.Your selections are saved. If you turn on Liveview, your album selection is displayed on the scr

41Chapter 2Setting the Orientation SensorIf you rotate the camera to take a picture (for example, a portrait shot), the Orientation Sensor reorients t

433 Taking VideosUse Video mode to take videos or to customize video-taking settings. Before you take a video, make sure your picture storage locati

44Chapter 3Quickview—Reviewing the Video Just TakenAfter you take a video, the camera screen displays the first frame of the video for approximately

45Chapter 3Using the Optical ZoomUse Optical Zoom to get up to 4X closer to your subject. When you turn on the camera, the lens is set to the Wide Ang

46Chapter 3Pre-tagging for Album NamesUse the Set Album (Video) feature to pre-select album names before you take videos. Then, all the videos you ta

47Chapter 3Putting Yourself in the VideoThe Self Timer creates a 10-second delay between the time you press the Shutter button and the time video reco

viProduct OverviewTop and Bottom ViewsTop Bottom1 Self Timer/Burst button 5 Battery door2 Speaker 6 Tripod socket/locator, dock 60003 Flash/Status b

494 Reviewing Pictures and VideosPress the Review button to view and work with your pictures and videos. To save battery power, place your camera in t

50Chapter 4Viewing Multiple Pictures and Videos1 Press the Review button.2 Press .NOTE: You can also press the Menu button, highlight , then press t

51Chapter 4Deleting Pictures and Videos1 Press the Review button.2 Press to locate a picture or video (or highlight one in multiple view), then pres

52Chapter 4Changing Optional Review SettingsIn Review mode, press the Menu button to access optional review settings.Magnifying Pictures1 Press the R

53Chapter 4Protecting Pictures and Videos From Deletion1 Press the Review button, then locate the picture or video to protect.2 Press the Menu button.

54Chapter 4Tagging Pictures/Videos for AlbumsUse the Album feature in Review mode to tag the pictures and videos in your camera with album names.Firs

55Chapter 4EasyShare software opens and categorizes your pictures and videos in the appropriate album folder. See Kodak EasyShare software Help for de

56Chapter 4Running a Continuous Slide Show LoopWhen you turn on Loop, the slide show is continuously repeated.1 On the Slide Show menu, press to hi

57Chapter 4Copying Pictures and VideosYou can copy pictures and videos from a card to internal memory or from internal memory to a card.Before you cop

viiTable of Contents1 Getting Started ...1Install Software First...

58Chapter 4Displaying Video DateTo display the capture date and time (only during video playback on the camera):1 Press the Review button, then press

595 Sharing Pictures and VideosThe Share button lets you “tag” your pictures and videos. When they are transferred to your computer, you can share:Whe

60Chapter 5Tagging Pictures for Printing1 Press the Share button. Press to locate a picture. 2 Highlight Print , then press the OK button.* 3 Pres

61Chapter 5Tagging Pictures and Videos for EmailingFirst—On Your ComputerUse Kodak EasyShare software to create an email address book on your computer

62Chapter 5Tagging Pictures and Videos as Favorites1 Press the Share button. Press to locate a picture. 2 Press to highlight Favorite , then pre

636 Customizing Your Camera SettingsUse Setup to customize camera settings according to your preferences.To Access Setup Mode/Menus1 In any mode (incl

64Chapter 6Changing the Default Print QuantityThe Default Print Quantity setting determines the value that is displayed on the Share Print screen (pa

65Chapter 6Turning On Liveview in Still ModesThe Liveview feature lets you use the camera screen as a viewfinder (see page 20). The default setting is

66Chapter 6Changing Advanced Digital Zoom1 Press the Menu button.2 Press to highlight Setup , then press the OK button.3 Press to highlight Adva

67Chapter 6Setting Video OutVideo Out is a regional setting that lets you successfully connect to a television or other external device (see page 56).

viiiUsing the Advanced Digital Zoom...23Using the Flash...

68Chapter 6Formatting Internal Memory or SD/MMC CardCAUTION:Formatting erases all pictures and videos, including those that are protected. Removing a

697 Installing the SoftwareThis product was designed and manufactured to existing industry standards as of this product’s release date.Future hardware

70Chapter 7Mac OS X System Requirements! Macintosh computer with a G3 or G4 processor! Mac OS 10.1.2, minimum! 128 MB of available RAM! 200 MB of ava

71Chapter 7Install the SoftwareFor information on the software applications included on the Kodak EasyShare software CD, click the Help button in the

72Chapter 74Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software.! Windows OS-based computers—select Complete to automatically install all appli

738 Connecting Camera to ComputerCAUTION:Install Kodak EasyShare software before connecting the camera or optional dock to the computer. Failure to do

74Chapter 8NOTE: Visit www.kodak.com/go/howto for an online tutorial on connecting.You can also use a Kodak multi-card reader or Kodak SD multimedia

759 Using the Camera Dock 6000The Kodak EasyShare camera dock 6000: ! Makes it easy to transfer pictures and videos to the computer.! Charges the incl

76Chapter 9Installing the Custom Camera InsertA universal insert is pre-installed in the camera dock. It allows all Kodak EasyShare CX/DX6000 series

77Chapter 9Connecting the Camera Dock 6000After the Kodak EasyShare software is loaded (see page 71), connect the camera dock to your computer and to

ix4 Reviewing Pictures and Videos ...49Viewing Single Pictures and Videos ... 49View

78Chapter 9Installing the Rechargeable BatteryYou received a non-rechargeable CRV3 starter battery with your camera. To take full advantage of your c

79Chapter 9Docking the CameraTo charge the battery or to transfer pictures and videos from the camera to the computer:1 Flip down the camera dock foot

80Chapter 9Charging the Battery1 Make sure the Kodak EasyShare Ni-MH rechargeable battery pack is installed in the camera (see page 78).2 Turn off th

81Chapter 9Transferring Pictures With the DockAfter the Kodak EasyShare software is loaded on your computer (see page 71), you can transfer pictures a

82Chapter 9Reviewing Pictures and VideosWhen the camera is in the dock, the camera is powered by the dock, not the camera batteries. Save battery pow

83Chapter 9Troubleshooting—Camera Dock 6000Problem Cause SolutionCannot transfer pictures to the computer.Software is not installed.Disconnect USB cab

84Chapter 9Earlier Cameras and DocksYour Kodak EasyShare camera dock 6000 requires a Kodak EasyShare CX/DX6000 or LS600 series digital camera.Earlier

8510TroubleshootingWhen you have questions about your camera, start here. Additional technical information is available in the ReadMe file located on

86Chapter 10Shutter button does not work.Camera is not turned on.Turn on the camera (page 5).The camera is processing a picture; the ready light (nea

87Chapter 10In Review mode, you do not see a picture (or the expected picture) on the camera screen.The camera may not be accessing the correct storag