Kodak DX4900 User Manual

KODAK EASYSHARE DX4900 Zoom Digital CameraUser’s Guide Visit Kodak on the World Wide Web at www.kodak.com

viii9 Troubleshooting Problems ... 61Troubleshooting—Camera ...

90Indexauto 19fill 19red-eye 19using 19fluorescent, adjusting for 22folders, card 82formatting, card 47Gguidelines, battery 79Hhelponline service 71o

91IndexBattery Pack 57card 4software 39MMACINTOSHinstalling software on 39OS X 40system requirements 42magnify picture 33maintenance, camera 80manual

92Indexpause, digital zoom 44personalizing camera 43photo paper, purchasing 81Picture Softwareabout 41editing pictures 51Picture Transfer Softwareabo

93IndexReadMe file 61red-eye, flash 19regulatory information 84, 85replacement batteries, types 79requirementsMACINTOSH system 42WINDOWS-based system

94Indexself-timer delay 20shutter speed, setting 28sleep mode 6slide showproblems 65running 36softwaregetting help 71included with camera 41installin

95Indexcamera 63camera communications 62Camera Dock 68Camera Dock light 69camera viewfinder light 66card access light 66COMPACTFLASH Card 61LCD messag

11 Getting StartedWhat Can I Do With My KODAK EASYSHARE DX4900 Zoom Digital Camera?Take great pictures with 4.0 Megapixel resolution —in Capture mode

2Chapter 1Camera Package ContentsYour camera is packaged with the following items:1 Camera2 Wrist strap3 KODAK COMPACTFLASH Card4 USB cable5 Video ca

3Chapter 1Loading the BatteriesA KODAK Lithium Battery, KCRV3 or 2, AA lithium batteries are included with your camera.* To load the batteries:1 Turn

4Chapter 1Inserting a COMPACTFLASH CardThink of KODAK COMPACTFLASH Cards as reusable film, or removable computer memory that provides easy picture st

5Chapter 1Turning the Camera On and Off1 To turn on the camera, slide the power switch to the On ( | ) position.The built-in lens cover opens and the

6Chapter 1Checking the BatteriesCheck the battery power level in the Status Display before you begin taking pictures. Don’t miss an important picture

7Chapter 1Setting the ClockThe camera has a built-in clock that maintains the date and time in a 24-hour format. If the battery is removed from the ca

8Chapter 1Mode Dial—Settings and MenusUse the Mode dial to access three ways to use your camera:Capture —take pictures and change picture-taking opt

9Chapter 1Review MenusTo access the Review mode menus:1 Turn the Mode dial to Review . 2 Press the Menu button.3 Use the arrow buttons to scroll th

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10Chapter 1Setup MenusTo access the Setup mode menus:1 Turn the Mode dial to Setup . The Setup menu screen is displayed on the LCD.2 Use the arrow

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

132 Taking PicturesBefore you take pictures, make sure there is a COMPACTFLASH Card in the camera, the Mode dial is turned to Capture , and the came

14Chapter 2Viewing and Deleting the Last PictureWhen you take a picture, Automatic QuickView displays the picture on the LCD screen for several secon

15Chapter 2Previewing Your PictureIf you want to see what a picture looks like before it is taken, you can preview a live image on the LCD screen. Wit

16Chapter 2Shooting a Burst Series of PicturesThe Burst feature allows you to take up to 12 pictures in quick succession. When you shoot with the Bur

17Chapter 2Shooting Distant and Close-Up PicturesTo choose the setting:1 Set the Mode dial to Capture .2 Press the Close-Up/Distant button repeate

18Chapter 2Using ZoomYour camera offers optical and digital zoom features. Use optical zoom to get up to two times closer (2X) to your subject. Then,

19Chapter 2Using the FlashWhen you take pictures at night, indoors, or outdoors in heavy shadows, your pictures may need flash. The camera flash is ef

iProduct OverviewFront ViewBottom ViewEasyShare 4900GAEMXIPLSE1 Shutter button2 Flash unit3 Viewfinder lens4 Lens (built-in cover 8 USB connector / Vi

20Chapter 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

213 Customizing Picture-taking SettingsUse Capture on the Mode dial to customize your picture-taking settings.Setting Exposure CompensationUse the E

22Chapter 3Setting White BalanceWhites can look white in daylight, but different under other lighting conditions. Use the White Balance setting to co

23Chapter 3Setting a Color ModeUse the Color Mode setting for controlling color tones and moods. Select color, black and white, or sepia. The camera P

24Chapter 3Setting the Picture QualityUse the Quality setting to select a picture resolution.1 Turn the Mode dial to Capture and press Menu.2 Highl

25Chapter 3Setting Exposure MeteringTo ensure proper exposure, your camera features three metering systems for measuring the amount of light entering

26Chapter 3Setting Picture SharpnessUse the Sharpness setting to highlight or blend the edges of the subject in pictures.1 Turn the Mode dial to Capt

27Chapter 3Setting the ISO SpeedThe ISO setting controls the camera’s sensitivity to light. Use a lower ISO setting in brightly lit scenes, use a high

28Chapter 3Setting the Shutter SpeedUse the Auto setting and let the camera automatically set the shutter speed. Or choose a shutter speed from 0.7 t

29Chapter 3Placing the Date on PicturesUse the Date & Time Stamp setting to imprint the date, or the date and time, on the lower-right corner of t

iiProduct OverviewTop/Back ViewMode DialEasyShare11287621 Viewfinder2 Status display3 Buttons:4 Mode dial (see below) 11 LCD screen9 Select button8 M

314 Reviewing Your PicturesUse the Review setting on the Mode dial to review and work with the pictures that are stored on the COMPACTFLASH Card in

32Chapter 4Viewing Pictures With the Filmstrip1 Turn the Mode dial to Review , then press Menu to display the Filmstrip.2 Press the arrow buttons

33Chapter 4Magnifying PicturesUse the Magnify feature to zoom in on specific parts of a picture. With this feature, you can magnify at two or four tim

34Chapter 4Deleting PicturesUse the Delete feature to quickly delete one or all pictures from the COMPACTFLASH Card.NOTE: Delete pictures to free up

35Chapter 4Protecting PicturesUse the Protect feature to prevent special pictures from being accidentally deleted from the COMPACTFLASH Card.1 Turn th

36Chapter 4Running a Slide ShowUse the slide show feature to automatically display your pictures on the camera LCD screen at a selectable interval ra

37Chapter 4Selecting Pictures for Automatic PrintingUse the Print Order feature to select specific pictures and print quantities to be printed automat

38Chapter 45If you selected Cancel Print Order or Index Print, a screen appears that asks you to confirm your choice. Answer Yes or No.If you selecte

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

iiiProduct OverviewStatus Display1 ISO setting2 Long-time exposure3 Color mode4 White balance 11 Exposure compensation10 Battery level9 Burst8 Self Ti

40Chapter 5NOTE: Take a few minutes to electronically register your camera and software when you are prompted to do so. You must be connected to your

41Chapter 5Software Included With Your CameraThe KODAK Picture Software CD contains the following applications that let you access, transfer, and have

42Chapter 5Computer System RequirementsFor acceptable picture transfer and editing, we recommend the following minimum requirements:WINDOWS-Based Sys

436 Personalizing Your CameraUse Setup on the Mode dial to customize the camera settings according to your personal preferences.Selecting a Power Sa

44Chapter 6Setting Digital Zoom BehaviorDigital zoom provides three times (3X) magnification beyond the optical zoom. You can specify how the digital

45Chapter 6Adjusting the Camera SoundsThe camera provides sounds (beeps) to let you know when certain functions are being performed. You can set the c

46Chapter 6Setting Video OutThe Video Out feature allows you to match the camera video-out signal to the standard applicable in your area.1 Turn the

47Chapter 6Formatting a COMPACTFLASH CardYou may need to format a card if it becomes corrupted. When this happens, an error message appears on the LCD

48Chapter 6Resetting User SettingsThe Reset User Settings feature allows you to return most Capture menu settings to the original factory defaults ea

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

50Chapter 7Connecting With the KODAK EASYSHARE Camera Dock1 Open the connection door on the bottom of the camera.2 Place the camera in the Camera Doc

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

52Chapter 7Transferring Your Pictures ManuallyKODAK Camera Connection Software lets you directly access the pictures in your camera and allows you to

53Chapter 7Printing Your PicturesChoose your favorite method to enjoy long-lasting prints of your digital pictures.From KODAK Picture Softwarem Print

55Chapter 88 Using the KODAK EASYSHARE Camera DockThe KODAK EASYSHARE Camera Dock (Camera Dock) makes it easier than ever to transfer your pictures to

56Chapter 8Installing the Dock InsertKODAK EASYSHARE 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 8Important Charging InformationNickel-metal hydride (Ni-MH) batteries may not charge to full capacity the first time they are charged or aft

vTable of Contents1 Getting Started ...1What Can I Do With My KODAK EASYSHARE DX4900

60Chapter 8Transferring PicturesTo transfer pictures from your camera to your computer:1 Place the camera in the Camera Dock.2 Push the Connect butto

619 Troubleshooting ProblemsThere may be times when you have questions about using your KODAK EASYSHARE DX4900 Zoom Digital Camera or KODAK EASYSHARE

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

63Chapter 9CameraProblem Cause SolutionShutter button does not work.Camera is not turned on. Turn on the camera (page 5).The camera is processing a pi

64Chapter 9Picture is too dark. Flash is not on or did not function.Turn on the flash (page 19).The subject is too far away for the flash to have an

65Chapter 9Stored pictures are damaged.The card was removed when the card access light was blinking.Make sure the card access light is not blinking be

66Chapter 9Camera Status and MessagesCamera Viewfinder Light Light Status Cause SolutionViewfinder light blinks red.Error state. See LCD screen messa

67Chapter 9LCD MessagesMessage Cause SolutionMemory card requires formattingThe card is corrupted, or formatted for another digital camera.Insert a ne

68Chapter 9Troubleshooting—EASYSHARE Camera DockCamera DockProblem Cause SolutionPictures are not transferred to the computerAC adapter or USB cable

69Chapter 9EASYSHARE Camera Dock StatusCamera Dock indicator lightLight Status Cause SolutionLight glows steady greenCamera is docked.The camera and C

vi3 Customizing Picture-taking Settings ...21Setting Exposure Compensation ... 21Setting W

7110Getting HelpIf you need help with your KODAK EASYSHARE DX4900 Zoom Digital Camera or KODAK EASYSHARE Camera Dock, it is available from a number of

72Chapter 10Telephone Customer SupportIf you have questions concerning the operation of KODAK Software or the camera, you may speak directly to a cus

73Chapter 10m Outside the U.S. and Canada—calls are charged at National Rate.Australia 1800 147 701Austria/Osterreich 0179 567 357Belgium/Belgique 02

7511 AppendixThis appendix serves as a resource for technical information about your KODAK EASYSHARE DX4900 Zoom Digital Camera, KODAK EASYSHARE Camer

76Chapter 11Power Batteries 2 Lithium, AAKODAK Lithium Battery, KCRV32 Ni-MH, AA rechargeableAlkaline batteries not recommendedBattery Pack, Camera D

77Chapter 11Camera Dock SpecificationsOriginal Factory Settings—CameraYour camera is set to the following defaults at the factory:Camera Dock Specific

78Chapter 11Power Save—Camera PerformanceYou can choose from three Power Save settings (On, Standard, Off) to balance battery consumption with camera

79Chapter 11Using Your Batteriesm Replacement Types—your camera can use the following battery types:– 2, 1.5 volt AA lithium batteries– 1, KODAK Lithi

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80Chapter 11Tips, Safety, Maintenancem Always follow basic safety precautions. Refer to the “Important Safety Instructions” booklet packed with your

81Chapter 11Camera AccessoriesGet the most from your KODAK EASYSHARE DX4900 Zoom Digital Camera by adding just the right accessories. Expand your capt

82Chapter 11Picture Storage CapacitiesCOMPACTFLASH Cards are available in many different sizes, or storage capacities. The table below indicates appr

83Chapter 11MISC folder—contains the Print Order file created when you use the Print Order feature.SYSTEM folder—used for updating camera firmware.DCI

84Chapter 11Upgrading Your Software and FirmwareTake advantage of the latest enhancements to your Kodak software and camera firmware. Software refers

85Chapter 11Where shielded interface cables have been provided with the product or specified additional components or accessories elsewhere defined to

87IndexAaccess light, card 66accessories 81adjustingcamera sounds 45color mode 23exposure compensation 21exposure metering 25ISO speed 27picture quali

88Indexprovided with camera 2provided with Camera Dock 55USB 2video 2cameraaccessories 81cleaning 80connecting problems 62information, viewing 48main

89Indextransferring pictures to 49, 50, 52using pictures on 49connect camerawith Camera Dock 50with USB cable 49connect Camera Dock 56continuous digit