Kodak DC280, DC240 User Manual

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KODAK DC240/DC280 Zoom Digital Camera

User’s Guide

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Table of Contents

1 Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Preparing to Take Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Loading Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Turning the Camera On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Checking Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Using the Battery Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Using an AC Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Inserting a Camera Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Removing a Camera Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Setting the Clock on Your Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Adjusting the LCD Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

2 Taking Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Previewing a Picture Before it is Taken . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Pressing the Shutter Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Zooming in on Your Subject . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Zooming in Even Closer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Viewing the Picture Just Taken . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Setting a Quickview for Each Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Setting the Flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Photographing Distant Subjects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Photographing Close-Ups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Putting Yourself in the Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Adding the Date to Your Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Deleting the Picture Just Taken . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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3 Customizing Your Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Adjusting the Camera Exposure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Adding a Border to Your Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Capturing in Black-and-White, Sepia Tone, or Document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Adjusting the Picture Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Adjusting the Picture Resolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Selecting a White Balance for Indoor Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Choosing a Metering System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Adjusting the ISO Setting (DC280 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Sharpening and Softening a Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Locking in an Exposure Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

4 Reviewing Your Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Viewing Your Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Magnifying Your Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Selecting Pictures for Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Cancelling Pictures for Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Protecting Your Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Deleting One or All of Your Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Running a Slide Show on Your Television . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Viewing Information About a Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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5 Personalizing Your Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Setting a Response Beep . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Saving Camera Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Viewing Camera Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Selecting a Language for the Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Formatting Your Camera Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Adjusting the Video Out Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Adjusting the Camera Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Setting a Border Default . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Setting a Flash Default . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Setting a White Balance Default . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Setting an Exposure Compensation Default . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Setting an Effect Default . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Setting an Auto ISO Default (DC280 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

6 Installing Your Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Windows-Based System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Macintosh System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Kodak Software for Windows-Based Computers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Software Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Kodak Software for Macintosh Computers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Software Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Installing the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

7 Connecting Your Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Using a Serial Cable Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Connecting to a Windows-Based Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Connecting to a Macintosh Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Using a USB Cable Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Starting the Kodak Software for Windows-Based Computers . . . . . . . . . 65 Opening Mounter Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Opening Digital Access Software (TWAIN Acquire) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Opening Camera Controls Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Opening Border Transfer Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Starting the Kodak Software for Macintosh Computers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Opening Picture Transfer Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Opening Digital Access Software (Plug-In Acquire) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Opening Border Transfer Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Navigating to Your Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

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8 Tips and Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Connecting with Your Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Communicating with the Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Adjusting Your Monitor for Better Viewing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Getting Better Results from Your Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

9 Where to Get Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Software Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

Online Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

Faxed Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

Customer Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

10 Warranty and Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Warranty Time Period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Warranty Repair Coverage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Application Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 How to Obtain Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

FCC Compliance and Advisory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Canadian DOC Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

11 Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Original Camera Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

DC240 Camera Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

DC280 Camera Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

General Maintenance and Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Using Your Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

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1 Getting

Started

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Congratulations on your purchase of the new 1.3 megapixel KODAK DC240 Zoom Digital Camera (DC240) or 2.0 megapixel KODAK DC280 Zoom Digital Camera (DC280)—the cameras that take pictures digitally, without the use of film. With your new camera, picture taking and print making have never been easier or faster. The possibilties are endless. Here is just a few examples of what you can do with your camera:

θTake digital pictures in unbelievable detail, color, and sharpness.

θTransfer your pictures to a computer for instant editing, enhancement, and placement into your document.

θE-mail your pictures in minutes to friends, family, and business associates anywhere in the world.

θPrint high-quality pictures at home using KODAK Inkjet Photo Paper, or take your KODAK Picture Card to a KODAK Picture Maker System and create photo-quality enlargements with a touch of a button.

θDisplay your pictures to a large audience on a television or video monitor.

θCustomize your pictures with a company logo or graphic using the KODAK DC240/DC280 Border Transfer Application.

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Preparing to Take Pictures

Before you start taking pictures with your camera, you first need to install the batteries or connect a Kodak-specified AC adapter for power, and insert a KODAK Picture Card (camera memory card) into the camera.

Loading Batteries

Your camera uses four AA batteries to power the camera. For your convenience, two sets of batteries are included with your camera: four alkaline batteries, and four Ni-MH rechargeable batteries with battery charger. The alkaline batteries are provided so you can start using your camera immediately. The rechargeable batteries need to be charged first, before using them in the camera. Although both types of batteries work in your camera, do not mix different types of batteries in the camera at the same time.

For information on guidelines for battery usage, see page 91.

1 Place your thumb on the battery door.

2 Slide the battery door away from the camera.

3 Insert the batteries as indicated on the battery cover, then close the battery door.

Turning the Camera On and Off

You turn the camera on and off using the POWER switch, located on the back of the camera.

θ To turn on the camera, slide the POWER switch to the right.

The Status Display on top of the camera turns on.

θ To turn off the camera, slide the POWER switch again to the right.

The camera turns off when it is finished processing, deleting, or transferring the picture just taken.

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Checking Batteries

So you are never caught with dead batteries, your camera indicates the power level of the batteries, in the form of a battery status symbol, which appears in the Status Display when you turn on the camera.

For information on guidelines for battery usage, see page 91.

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1 Set the Mode dial to Capture, Review, or Camera Settings.

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The battery status symbol is not visible if you set the camera to Connect.

2Slide the POWER switch to the right to turn on the camera.

3Check the battery status symbol that appears in the Status Display.

θFull (No Icon)—indicates that batteries are charged and ready to use.

θLow—indicates batteries are not fully charged and will soon need to be replaced or recharged.

θExhausted (blinking)—indicates batteries are too weak to power the camera and need to be replaced.

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Using the Battery Charger

To ensure that you have a constant supply of freshly charged batteries, a battery charger and four AA Ni-MH rechargeable batteries are provided with some DC240/DC280 cameras. These batteries need to be charged before using and take up to eight hours to fully charge. So you are always prepared to take pictures, keep one set of rechargeable batteries in the camera, and an extra set charged, ready for use. You can purchase additional KODAK Ni-MH Rechargeable Batteries as an accessory. For details about available accessories, ask your dealer of Kodak products, or visit our Website at http://www.kodak.com/go/accessories.

1 Verify that you are loading Ni-MH or Ni-Cd rechargeable batteries. If they are any other type, do not load them into the charger.

This charger is for charging Ni-MH or Ni-Cd batteries only, with a maximum of 4 cells, and a maximum charge of 1450mAH.

Do not charge nonrechargeable batteries.

2Align the positive and negative ends of the batteries with the positive and negative contact points in the charger.

3Insert the batteries into the charger until the batteries snap in place.

4Plug the charger into a power outlet.

Depending on where you live, some battery chargers are supplied with power plugs that are not attached to the charger. If you have that type of charger, use the plug that matches your power outlet.

5Verify that the charge indicator lights on the charger turn on. If the lights do not turn on, verify that the batteries are inserted correctly.

Batteries are fully charged when the charge indicator lights on the charger turn off, or after 8 hours of charging.

6Unplug the charger and remove the batteries when charging is complete.

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Using an AC Adapter

If you are taking pictures indoors or when the camera is connected to a computer, you may want to use a Kodak-specified AC adapter to help conserve battery power. It is important to use only a Kodak-specified AC adapter with your DC240/DCD280 camera. If you do not have a Kodakspecified AC adapter, you can purchase one as an accessory. For details 1 about available accessories, ask your dealer of Kodak products, or visit

our Website at http://www.kodak.com/go/accessories.

1 Slide the POWER switch to the right to turn off the camera.

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2Open the AC adapter port door on the side of the camera.

3Plug the appropriate end of the AC adapter into the port on the camera.

4Plug the AC adapter into the power outlet.

Depending on where you live, some AC adapters are supplied with power plugs that are not attached. If you have that type of adapter, use the type of plug that matches your power outlet.

5Slide the POWER switch to the right to turn on the camera.

The camera is now powered by the AC adapter.

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Inserting a Camera Memory Card

Your camera comes with a KODAK Picture Card (camera memory card), that is used to store pictures you take with the camera. The camera memory card, also referred to as a CompactFlash card, is removable and reusable for easy storage and transfer of your pictures. Before you can take pictures, you need to insert a camera memory card into the camera. You can purchase additional KODAK Picture Cards as an accessory. For details about available accessories, ask your dealer of Kodak products, or visit our Website at http://www.kodak.com/go/accessories.

1 Open the camera memory card door on the camera.

2 Hold the camera memory card so the connection end is pointed at the camera, and the card label with the MB size is facing toward the back of the camera.

The camera memory card can only be inserted one way into the camera. Forcing the card may damage your camera.

3 Push the camera memory card all of the way into the card slot and close the door.

Removing a Camera Memory Card

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1 Open the camera memory card door on the camera.

2 Slide the EJECT button in the

EJECT direction of the arrow.

The camera memory card partially slides out of the slot.

3Remove the camera memory card from the slot and close the door.

WARNING:Do not insert or eject a camera memory card when the camera memory card light, located above the card door, is blinking. This may damage your pictures or camera. Use only certified camera memory cards that carry the CompactFlash logo.

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Setting the Clock on Your Camera

 

 

 

Your camera has a built-in clock that maintains the date and time in a

 

24-hour format. The camera clock needs to be set if you plan to use the

 

Date Stamp feature, which imprints the date on your picture. For

 

information on using the Date Stamp feature, see page 19.

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Set the Mode dial to Camera Setup.

 

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Slide the POWER switch to the right to

 

 

turn on the camera.

 

 

The main Camera Setup screen appears.

 

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Press a

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button until the

 

 

icon is highlighted.

 

4Press the DO-IT button.

The Date/Time screen appears.

5Press a / / buttons to adjust the date and time fields.

6Press the DO-IT button.

The camera accepts the setting and returns to the main Camera Setup screen.

If you remove the batteries from the camera for an extended period of time, or the batteries become exhausted, you may need to reset the clock.

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Adjusting the LCD Brightness

You can adjust the brightness of the color LCD to suit your particular needs.

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1Set the Mode dial to Camera Setup.

You can set the Mode dial to any setting you want as long as there is an image in the LCD screen to adjust the

brightness level.

2Slide the POWER switch to the right to turn on the camera.

The main Camera Setup screen appears.

3Use the dial on the bottom of the camera to adjust the brightness of the LCD screen to the brightness level you want.

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2 Taking

Pictures

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Your camera makes taking pictures fun. Just set the camera to Capture and you are on your way to creating great pictures. Everything you need is right at your fingertips. With the camera you can:

θPreview the picture before it is taken.

θAutomatically lock the focus on the subject when you press the SHUTTER button.

θZoom in closer on your subject.

θView the picture you just took.

θVary the flash settings to give you control over the type of flash needed for specific conditions.

θAdjust the camera to take landscapes (Infinity Focus) and close-ups, as well as set the Date Stamp feature and Self-Timer, all available with the touch of a button.

θDelete unwanted pictures right away.

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Previewing a Picture Before it is Taken

If you want to see what a picture looks like before you take it, you can preview the image on the LCD on the back of your camera. The live image that appears is very helpful for framing your subject, especially when using the Close-Up, Digital Zoom, and Border features. If you want to take pictures in black and white or sepia tone, or to highlight text, Preview can help you make that decision. With Preview, batteries are easily drained, so use a Kodak-specified AC adapter whenever possible.

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Set the Mode dial to Capture.

Slide the POWER switch to the right to turn on the camera.

Press the DO-IT button.

The LCD displays a live image with the icons of activated camera features.

The image in the LCD appears in color unless you have turned on an effect, such as black and white or sepia tone, in which case the effect is applied to the displayed image. See page 24 for details.

θExposure Compensation—icon appears in the LCD and Status Display if you adjusted the camera exposure. See page 22 for details.

θExposure Lock—icon appears in the LCD if you locked the exposure. See page 31 for details.

θBorders—selected border appears over the picture on the LCD. See page 23 for details.

θDate Stamp—icon appears in the LCD if you turned on the date stamp. See page 19 for details.

4To turn off Preview, press the DO-IT button.

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Pressing the Shutter Button

Taking pictures is a snap with your camera. The SHUTTER button on your camera locks in the auto focus and takes the picture.

1 Set the Mode dial to Capture.

2 Slide the POWER switch to the right to turn on the camera.

3 Center the subject using the guide

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marks in the viewfinder, or turn on Preview (page 10) and use the LCD to frame your subject.

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4Press the SHUTTER button half-way down to lock in the camera auto focus.

The camera beeps twice and the green ready light comes on when the camera is set to take a picture.

If the green ready light next to the viewfinder blinks, then the auto focus is not focused on the subject. Release the SHUTTER button and recompose your picture. Press the SHUTTER button half-way down again to relock the auto focus on the subject.

If the red flash indicator light next to the viewfinder blinks, then the flash is not fully charged. Wait for the flash to charge before taking the picture.

5Press the SHUTTER button completely down to take the picture.

The camera beeps again to confirm that a picture was taken. The Pictures Remaining icon on the Status Display changes and the camera memory card light blinks as the picture is stored on the card.

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Kodak DC280, DC240 User Manual

Zooming in on Your Subject

With a touch of a button you can zoom from Wide Angle, which gives you more of the surrounding area in pictures, to TelePhoto, which brings the subject in closer.

1 Set the Mode dial to Capture.

2 Slide the POWER switch to the right to turn on the camera.

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3Press the ZOOM control.

When you look through the viewfinder, the subject appears closer as you press the T ZOOM button, and farther away as you press the W ZOOM button.

Zooming in Even Closer

If you need to get closer to your subject, use the Digital Zoom feature. With digital zoom, the center of your picture is magnified so your pictures appear even closer.

1 Press the DO-IT button to turn on Preview if it is not already activated.

The LCD turns on with a live image.

2 Frame your subject using the LCD.

3 Press the T ZOOM button until it is at the farthest position.

4 Release and press the T ZOOM button again to activate digital zoom.

The camera beeps as the LCD displays the digital zoom icon.

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Viewing the Picture Just Taken

You can view a picture seconds after it is taken with a touch of a button. It is a handy way to check if your subject was positioned correctly.

 

 

 

 

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Set the Mode dial to Capture.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Slide the POWER switch to the right to

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

turn on the camera.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3

2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Press the SHUTTER button to take a

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

picture.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4

 

 

 

 

Press the

button.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The picture just taken appears in the LCD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

for several seconds with the delete icon above

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

the

button.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If you want to view the picture again,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

press the

button.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5To delete the picture on the LCD, press the button.

The LCD displays the Delete Picture screen.

6Press a / button until YES is highlighted.

7Press the DO-IT button.

The picture is permanently deleted from the camera memory card.

Setting a Quickview for Each Picture

You can set the camera so a quick view of the picture just taken appears in the LCD automatically using the Quickview feature.

1 Set the Mode dial to Capture.

2 Slide the POWER switch to the right to turn on the camera.

3 Press the MENU button.

The main Menu screen appears.

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4 Press a / button until the is highlighted.

5 Press the DO-IT button.

The LCD displays the Quickview screen. The current setting is checked ( ).

6 Press a/button until ON is highlighted.

7 Press the DO-IT button.

The main Menu screen reappears.

The image appears for several seconds on the LCD in color unless you have turned on an effect, such as black and white or sepia tone, in which case the effect is applied to the displayed image. See page 24 for details.

θExposure Compensation—icon appears in the LCD and the Status Display if you adjusted the camera exposure. See page 22 for details.

θExposure Lock—icon appears in the LCD if you locked the exposure. See page 31 for details.

θBorders—selected border appears over the picture. See page 23 for details.

θDate Stamp—icon appears in the LCD if you turned on the date stamp. See page 19 for details.

θDelete—icon appears above the button. Press the button to delete the picture. See page 20 for details.

8 To turn off Quickview, press a

/ button on the Quickview screen until OFF is highlighted, then press the DO-IT button.

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Setting the Flash

When taking pictures at night, indoors, or outdoors in heavy shadows, your pictures need flash. For everyday picture-taking, use the Auto setting. However, there are times when changing the flash option can improve your pictures. For instance, if you are taking pictures of people indoors or at night, you can help reduce the likelihood of red eye by using the Red-Eye setting. When your subject is outdoors under heavy

shadows, you can eliminate those shadows by using the Fill flash. In 2 situations where the use of flash is prohibited, as in museums, you can

turn off the flash.

1

2

Set the Mode dial to Capture.

Slide the POWER switch to the right to turn on the camera.

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3Press the FLASH button to scroll though the flash options.

The Flash setting icon changes in the Status Display.

θAuto (No Icon)—fires the flash automatically when needed. The camera determines when there is not enough light.

θ Off—turns off the flash.

θFill—fires the flash every time you take a picture.

θRed-Eye—fires the flash once before the picture is taken, then fires again when the picture is taken.

4To return to the Auto setting, press the FLASH button, or turn off the camera.

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Photographing Distant Subjects

If you want to create postcard-like pictures of scenic views, such as a sunset or mountain range, use the Infinity Focus feature. When Infinity Focus is selected, the camera automatically turns off the flash and auto focus so you get sharp, clear pictures. If you have the DC280 camera, you can override the flash setting for situations where flash is needed. For information on setting the flash, see page 15.

1

2

Set the Mode dial to Capture.

Slide the POWER switch to the right to turn on the camera.

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W

3Press the INFINITY FOCUS/CLOSE-UP button.

The Infinity Focus icon appears in the Status Display.

4Frame your subject in the viewfinder and press the SHUTTER button to take

the picture.

5To turn off Infinity Focus, press the INFINITY FOCUS/CLOSE-UP button two times, or turn off the camera.

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Photographing Close-Ups

If you want to take pictures of objects up close, such as flowers or artwork, use the Close-Up feature. When selected, the camera automatically sets the focus distance to 0.8 to 1.6 ft (0.25 to 0.5 m) and sets the flash to ensure detail and clarity. Since the viewfinder on the camera may not accurately frame your picture in Close-Up, the Preview option is automatically activated. For information on Preview, see page 10.

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Set the Mode dial to Capture.

2

2

Slide the POWER switch to the right to

 

 

turn on the camera.

 

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W

3Press the INFINITY FOCUS/CLOSE-UP button twice.

The Close-Up icon appears in the Status Display and the LCD Preview feature shows a live image.

When you use the Close-Up feature, the zoom capabilities on the camera

are disabled.

4Frame your subject using the LCD and press the SHUTTER button.

5To turn off Close-Up, press the INFINITY FOCUS/CLOSE-UP button once, or turn off the camera.

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Putting Yourself in the Picture

There might be times when you want everyone, including yourself, to be in the picture. For these occasions, use the Self-Timer feature to create a 10-second delay between the time you press the SHUTTER button and the time the picture is taken.

1

2

 

3

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W

 

Set the Mode dial to Capture.

Slide the POWER switch to the right to turn on the camera.

Press the SELF-TIMER button.

The Self-timer icon appears in the Status Display.

If you want to the cancel self-timer before the picture is taken, press the SELF-TIMER button again or turn off the camera.

4Place the camera on a flat, steady surface or tripod.

5Frame your subject in the viewfinder and press the SHUTTER button.

The red Self-Timer light, located on the front of the camera, turns on and stays lit for 8 seconds, then flashes for 2 additional seconds just before the picture is taken.

The Self-Timer turns off when the picture is taken.

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Adding the Date to Your Pictures

You may want to keep track of when a picture was taken, perhaps to record a child’s first picture or for an insurance claim. Whatever the reason, your camera has the ability to record the date and time directly on your picture using the Date Stamp feature. In order for the feature to imprint the correct date and time, you need to set the camera clock. See page 7 for details. Once a picture is taken with the date stamp, the date

stamp cannot be removed.

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1 Set the Mode dial to Capture.

2 Slide the POWER switch to the right to turn on the camera.

3 Press the MENU button.

The LCD displays the main Menu screen.

 

 

 

 

4

Press a

/

button until the

 

 

 

 

 

5

icon is highlighted.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Press the DO-IT button.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The LCD displays the Date Stamp screen.

 

 

 

 

6

The current setting is checked ( ).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Press a

/

button until the Date

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Stamp option you want is highlighted.

Press the DO-IT button.

The main Menu screen reappears.

The next time you take a picture the date or date and time is recorded in the lower right-hand corner of the picture. The Date Stamp icon appears on the LCD screen if Quickview (page 13) or Preview (page 10) is turned on.

8To turn off Date Stamp, press

a/ button until OFF is highlighted, then press the DO-IT button.

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Deleting the Picture Just Taken

If you decide that you do not like a picture, you can delete it quickly from the camera memory card immediately after it is taken. For the Quick Delete feature to work, the picture must be displayed on the LCD, so Quickview needs to be activated. Once you delete the picture, it is permanently removed from the camera memory card.

1

2

3

Set the Mode dial to Capture.

Slide the POWER switch to the right to turn on the camera.

Turn on Quickview (page 13).

4Frame your subject in the viewfinder and press the SHUTTER button.

The picture appears on the LCD with the

icon displayed above the button.

5Press the button.

The LCD displays the Delete Picture screen.

6Press a / button until YES is highlighted.

7 Press the DO-IT button.

The picture is permanently deleted from the camera memory card.

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3 Customizing

Your Pictures

Chapters 1 and 2 explained the basics for taking great digital pictures. In this chapter, you will learn about some of the custom features available

on your camera. Because your camera is so versatile, you have the ability 3 to set the camera for almost any picture taking situation you may

encounter. With the camera, you can:

θAdjust the exposure for pictures that are too light or too dark.

θFrame your pictures with interesting borders supplied on the camera memory card and software CD.

θCapture pictures in color, black and white, sepia tone, or highlight text in documents.

θAdjust the ISO sensitivity for low light photography without flash (DC280 only).

θSelect specific picture quality and resolution settings to meet your demanding picture-taking needs.

θSet white balancing options, so you get great color reproduction in your pictures.

θAdjust the metering system to control how light affects your pictures.

θSharpen and soften pictures so editing in software can be done easier.

θLock the exposure for a consistent look in all your pictures.

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Adjusting the Camera Exposure

If your pictures seem too dark or too light, you can adjust the amount of light allowed into the camera so your pictures are properly exposed. These adjustments in lighting are called Exposure Compensation.

 

 

 

1

Set the Mode dial to Capture.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2

Slide the POWER switch to the right to

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3

turn on the camera.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Press the MENU button.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The LCD displays the main Menu screen.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Press a

/

button until the

icon

 

 

 

 

 

 

4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5

is highlighted.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Press the DO-IT button.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The LCD displays the Exposure Compensation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

screen.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6

Press a

/

button to change the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

exposure number.

θ If your pictures are too dark, increase

(+) the exposure number.

θIf your pictures are too light, decrease (-) the exposure number.

 

You can adjust the exposure numbers from

 

+2.0 to -2.0 in 0.5 increments. An increase

 

of 1.0 doubles the amount of light allowed

 

into the camera. A decrease of 1.0 reduces

 

the amount of light allowed into the

 

camera by half.

 

7 Press the DO-IT button.

 

The main Menu screen reappears and the

T

Exposure Compensation icon appears in the

 

W

 

 

Status Display.

 

8 To cancel Exposure Compensation, press a

 

/

button until 0.0 is highlighted,

then press the DO-IT button, or turn off the camera.

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Adding a Border to Your Picture

You can add a border or logo (or both) to your picture, using the graphics supplied on your camera memory card. When you use the Border feature, the camera Preview is turned on automatically to help you frame the picture and see if the border selected works well with your subject. If you like the border, go ahead and take the picture. If you do not like the border, select a different one. You can also create and add your own borders. For more information, refer to the KODAK DC240/DC280 Border Transfer Application online help or the ReadMe file. Once the picture is taken, the border cannot be removed.

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2

3

4

5

Set the Mode dial to Capture.

3

 

 

Slide the POWER switch to the right to turn on the camera.

Press the MENU button.

The LCD displays the main Menu screen.

Press a / button until the icon is highlighted.

Press the DO-IT button.

You can select from a list of different borders to customize your pictures.

6Press a / button until the Border option you want is highlighted.

7 Press the DO-IT button.

The main Menu screen reappears.

8To cancel Border, press a / button until No Border is highlighted, then press the DO-IT button.

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Capturing in Black-and-White, Sepia Tone, or Document

If you want to take black-and-white pictures, maybe for a brochure or newspaper; in sepia tone to give your picture an antique look; or of documents so text stands out, use the Effects setting. When activated, the camera Preview is automatically turned on so you can see if the effect selected works well with your subject. If you like the effect, go ahead and take the picture. If you do not like the effect, select a different one before taking the picture. Once the picture is taken with the effect, the effect cannot be removed.

1

2

3

Set the Mode dial to Capture.

Slide the POWER switch to the right to turn on the camera.

Press the MENU button.

The LCD displays the main Menu screen.

4Press a / button until theicon is highlighted.

5 Press the DO-IT button.

6Press a / button until the Effect option you want is highlighted.

θBlack & White—takes a black-and- white picture.

θSepia Tone—takes a picture with a reddish-brown cast.

θDocument—takes a picture with added contrast so text stands out.

θNo Effect—takes a color picture.

7Press the DO-IT button.

The main Menu screen reappears.

8To cancel Effect, press a / button until No Effect is highlighted, then press the DO-IT button, or turn off the camera.

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