Kodak DC3800 User Guide

KODAK DC3800 Digital Camera

Congratulations on your purchase of a new KODAK DC3800 Digital Camera—the
camera that takes pictures without the use of film. With your new camera, taking
pictures and making prints is fun and easy. Here are just a few examples of what
you can do with your camera.

m Capture full detail with 2.1 Megapixel resolution.
m Use your KODAK USB Picture Card Reader to transfer pictures from your

memory card to your computer. Since the camera does not connect
directly to your computer, with additional memory cards, someone else
can be using the camera while you work with the pictures.

m E-mail your pictures in minutes to friends, family, and business

associates anywhere in the world.

m Print 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 the touch of a button. If you have
a card slot in your printer, you can print directly from your
memory card.

m Display your pictures to a large audience on a television or video

monitor. (NTSC only)

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Table of Contents

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

Preparing to Take Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Loading the Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Inserting a Memory Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Removing a Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Turning the Camera On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Checking the Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Setting the Clock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

2 Taking Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Taking a Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Shooting Close-Up Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Putting Yourself in the Picture. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Shooting a Burst Series of Pictures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Setting the Flash. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Previewing Your Shot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Using Digital Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

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3 Advanced Camera Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Setting the Picture Quality. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Placing the Date and Time on Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Setting a Quickview for Each Picture. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Selecting a Language for the Camera. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Setting a Response Beep . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Formatting a Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Viewing Camera Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

4 Reviewing Your Pictures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Viewing Your Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Deleting One Picture. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Deleting All Pictures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Transferring Pictures to Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Selecting Pictures for Automatic Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

5 Installing Your Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

System Requirements for the KODAK USB Picture Card

Reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Windows-Based Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Macintosh Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Installing the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

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6 Tips and Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Getting Better Results from Your Printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

7 Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Software Help. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Kodak Online Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Kodak Fax Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Telephone Customer Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Before You Call. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Telephone Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

8 Warranty and Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Limited Warranty Time Period. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Warranty Repair Coverage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Application Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

How to Obtain Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

FCC Compliance and Advisory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Canadian DOC Statement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

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9 Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Original Default Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Camera Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

General Maintenance and Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Using Your Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

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1 Getting Started

Refer to the front inside cover for a description of the camera buttons and
parts. This chapter covers the following information.

m Loading the batteries
m Handling a memory card
m Turning the camera on and off
m Checking the batteries
m Setting the clock

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Preparing to Take Pictures

Before you start taking pictures, you need to install the batteries and insert a
KODAK Picture Card (memory card) into the camera.

The KODAK Digital Camera AC Adapter, 3-Volt, is available as an accessory
from a dealer of Kodak products or from our web site at
http://www.kodak.com/go/accessories.

Loading the Batteries

Your camera comes with two AA batteries so you can start taking
pictures immediately.

NOTE: For more information about your batteries, see page 66.

1 Open the battery door.
2 Install the two AA batteries on top of the

plastic strip.

Pull the plastic strip to remove the
batteries.

AA BATT.

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Inserting a Memory Card

The KODAK Picture Card (memory card) included with your camera, is
removable and reusable for easy storage and transfer of your pictures.
You must insert a memory card into the camera before you take
pictures. Use only certified cards that carry the CompactFlash logo .

Extra cards can be purchased separately on our web site at
http://www.kodak.com/go/accessories.

NOTE: Think of memory cards as removable and reusable film,
except they are x-ray safe.

1 Open the memory card door.
2 Hold the memory card by the lip so the

connection end is pointed at the camera,
and the lip is facing the back of the camera.

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

3 Slide the memory card all the way into the

card slot and close the door.

192

MB

Picture

Card

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Removing a Memory Card

1 Open the memory card door.
2 Press the Eject button.
3 Remove the memory card and close

the door.

CAUTION: Do not insert or eject a memory card when the green

ready light is blinking. This may damage your
pictures or camera.

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Turning the Camera On and Off

m To turn the camera on, slide the

power button to the left.

When the green ready light stops
blinking, the camera is ready.

m To turn the camera off, slide the power

button to the left again.

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Checking the Batteries

A battery symbol indicating the battery power level appears on the LCD.

TIP: Always keep extra batteries ready.

1 With the camera on, turn the Mode Dial to

Review, Setup, or Close-up.

2 Check the battery symbol that appears in

the LCD.

Full—fully charged.

Low—not fully charged and soon needs to

be replaced.

Exhausted (blinking)—too weak to
power the camera and needs to be
replaced.

When the batteries are exhausted, the
LED blinks red, and then the camera
turns off.

6

Setting the Clock

Your camera has a built-in clock that maintains the date and time in a 24-hour
format. If the batteries are removed from the camera for an extended period of
time, or are exhausted, you need to reset the clock. It is important to set the
correct date and time if you want to imprint the date on your pictures. See
“Placing the Date and Time on Pictures” on page 22.

NOTE: It is important to set the correct date and time if you want
to imprint the date on your pictures. See “Placing the Date and
Time on Pictures” on page 22.

1 With the camera on, turn the Mode Dial

to Setup.

2 Press a until Date/Time is highlighted.
3 Press the OK button.

The date/time screen appears, and the
arrows indicate which field is
being adjusted.

4 Press a to adjust the field and then

press the OK button.

The arrows move to the next field to
be adjusted.

5 Repeat this procedure until all fields

are correct.

6 Press the OK button to accept the changes

and return to the main setup screen.

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2 Taking Pictures

Your KODAK DC3800 Digital Camera is versatile enough to take pictures in
almost any situation. With your camera, you can:

m Take close-up pictures
m Set the self-timer so you can get into the picture
m Take a burst series of pictures
m Adjust the flash for specific lighting conditions
m Preview the picture before it is taken
m Use digital zoom to get close to your subject

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Taking a Picture

With the batteries installed and a memory card inserted, all you need to do is
turn on the camera, select Capture mode, and take a picture.

1 With the camera on, turn the Mode Dial

to Capture.

2 Center the subject in the viewfinder.

3 Press the Shutter button half-way to lock

the autofocus and exposure.

4 Check the ready light for camera status.

Glows Green—Camera is ready to take

m

the picture.

m Blinks Green—Focus and exposure are

not locked, or flash is not charged. Release
the Shutter button and recompose the
picture.

m Glows Red—There is a problem with the

camera, see page 49.

m Blinks Red—Camera batteries are low,

replace the batteries; or there is a problem
with the memory card, see page 49.

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5 Press the Shutter button completely down

to take the picture.

The frame counter changes as the image
is processed.

Note: You can delete a picture you just took
by quickly pressing a and selecting the
delete option.

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Shooting Close-Up Pictures

Use the Close-Up setting to gain sharpness and detail in pictures at close
range. When selected, the camera automatically sets the focus distance to

0.2 m (8 in.) and sets the flash to ensure detail and clarity. Since the viewfinder
on the camera may not accurately frame your picture in Close-Up mode,
Preview is automatically activated. For information on using Preview, see
page 16. This setting is ideal for taking close-up pictures of flowers or artwork
when you want to fill the image area with the subject.

NOTE: When you use the Close-Up feature, batteries are
drained faster, so use the KODAK Digital Camera AC Adapter,
3-Volt, when possible.

1 With the camera on, turn the Mode dial to

Close-Up.

2 Frame your subject using the LCD.
3 Press the Shutter button half-way to lock

the exposure.

4 Press the Shutter button completely down

to take the picture.

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Putting Yourself in the Picture

The Self-Timer setting creates a 10-second delay between the time you
press the Shutter button and the time the picture is taken. The self-timer setting
can be used in Capture or Close-Up modes.

NOTE: This setting is ideal when you want to include yourself in
the picture.

1 With the camera on, turn the Mode dial to

Capture or Close-Up.

2 Press the Self-Timer button until the

icon appears in the LCD.

3 Place the camera on a flat steady surface,

or tripod.

4 Compose the picture, then press the

Shutter button.

The Self-Timer light, located on the front
of the camera, turns on for 8-seconds,
then blinks for 2 additional seconds
before the picture is taken.

You may not change camera settings,
such as flash, during the 10-second delay
after you press the Shutter button.

The Self-Timer turns off after the picture is
taken, or you can cancel the Self-Timer by
pressing the Self-Timer button again.

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Shooting a Burst Series of Pictures

The Burst setting takes a series of pictures in quick succession. It takes
4 pictures at 2 pictures per second. With Burst pictures, Flash is prohibited
and Quality is set to Good.

NOTE: This setting is ideal for taking pictures of sporting events,
or for recording the flow of moving objects.

1 With the camera on, turn the Mode Dial

to Setup.

2 Press the until Burst is highlighted.
3 Press the OK button.

4 Press the to select On.
5 Press the OK button to accept the changes.
6 Turn the Mode Dial to Capture.
7 Press the Shutter button half-way to lock

the autofocus and exposure.

8 Press and hold the shutter button all the

way down to take the pictures.

The camera beeps, then starts taking
pictures until you release the Shutter
button, or until the Burst sequence
is complete.

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Setting the Flash

When taking pictures at night, indoors, or outdoors in heavy shadows, pictures
need flash. The flash has an effective range of 0.5 to 2.5 m (1.6 to 8.2 ft). When
taking Burst (page 14) pictures, the flash is automatically turned off.

NOTE: Because slow shutter speeds are used when the flash is
turned off in low light conditions, take care to avoid camera
shake. Use a tripod or place the camera on a steady surface.

1 With the camera on, turn the Mode dial

to Capture.

2 Press the Flash button.

While the LCD is on, press the Flash
button to scroll through and select the
correct flash icon. See the descriptions of

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the icons below.

The Flash setting remains until changed.

m AUTO (no icon)—flash fires

automatically when needed.

m Red-Eye—flash fires once so the

subject’s eyes become accustomed to
the flash, then fires again when the
picture is taken.

m Fill—flash fires every time you take a

picture, regardless of the lighting
conditions.

m Off—Flash does not fire. Ideal for

pictures where flash is prohibited.

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Previewing Your Shot

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 helpful for framing your subject, especially when using the Close-up feature.

NOTE: When you use the Preview feature, batteries are
drained faster, so use the KODAK Digital Camera AC Adapter,
3-Volt, when possible.

1 With the camera on, turn the Mode dial

to Capture.

2 Press the OK button.

The LCD displays a live image.

3 To take a picture using Preview:

m Center the subject on the LCD.
m Press the Shutter button half-way to

lock the autofocus and exposure.

m Press the Shutter button completely

down to take the picture.

4 To turn off Preview, press the OK button.

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Using Digital Zoom

The Digital Zoom setting provides two-times (X2) magnification on the LCD
while using the Preview feature (page 16).

NOTE: When using the Digital Zoom setting, quality is
automatically set to good. Due to the camera’s digital zoom

frame rate during Preview, the quality of the LCD display may

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appear degraded.

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1 Use Preview (page 16) to frame

your subject.

2 Press

3 Press again to remove the Digital

to activate Digital Zoom.

The image is center-cropped, then
magnified on the LCD.

Zoom feature.

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