Kodak DC5000 User Manual

KODAK DC5000 Zoom Digital Camera

User’s Guide

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About the Camera’s Weatherproof & Rugged Design

This camera is designed to be weatherproof and rugged. Special seals keep out
moisture for a sure, carefree performance in any weather. While you cannot use
the camera underwater, ideally it can safely be used:

q in the rain
q at pool-side or the beach
q at a construction site or areas with excessive dirt or dust.

Important Camera Information

This camera is designed to be weatherproof, not waterproo f. It is not desi gned to
be submerged in water, or have water poured over it. Please read the following
cautions before using it. Failure to follow the proper precautions may r esult in the
warranty being voided.

q The camera doors and buttons have rubber seals that prevent water,

moisture, and dust from entering the camera. If the battery, memory card
door, and lens cover are not fastened or closed correctly, damage to the
camera can result. Also, while these doors are open, make sure that no
water or dust gets inside the camera or onto the weatherproof seals.

q To ensure a proper seal, use a clean lint-free cloth to wipe off any dust,

sand, or hair that may accumulate on the rub ber seals of the doors and lens
glass cover. Dust or sand on the seals may cause water leakage and may
damage the seals.

q Do not press down on or remove any of the rubber seals .
q When you find a damaged or deteriorated rubber seal, call the technical

support telephone number for your geographic area. Do not attempt to
change or fix the seal.

q If the camera is not used for a period of time, it is normal to expect that

the button or switch may not move smoothly. Push the buttons and
switches several times to smooth out the motion.

q Do not leave the camera exposed to rain or snow for extended periods

of time.

q Use a clean lint-free cloth to wipe off any water or d irt after use, or befo re

opening any of the doors or covers on the camera.

q Weatherproofing may be affected when the camera is exposed to sudden

changes in temperature. Allow the camera time to adjust to the
surrounding temperature before using it. This keeps moisture leaks or
condensation from occurring.

q Always insert and remove the batteries and memory cards with dry, clean

hands.

q If water gets into the camera, remove the batteries and lens glass co ver

and allow the camera to dry completely. Do not apply power to the
camera until it is completely dry.

q Before using the camera, make sure the lens cover is secured and that all

sensors and lenses are clean and dry.

q Although the camera can be used at the beach, use extreme caution not to

get sand on the camera seals.

Table of Contents

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

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

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

Turning the Camera On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Checking Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Using an AC Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Inserting a Camera Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Removing a Camera Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Setting the Clock on Your Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Adjusting the LCD Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Attaching the Neck Strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

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

Previewing a Picture Before it is Taken . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Pressing the Shutter Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Zooming in on Your Subject . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Zooming in Even Closer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Viewing the Picture Just Taken . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Setting a Quickview for Each Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

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

Photographing Distant Subjects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Photographing Close-Ups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Putting Yourself in the Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 8

Adding the Date to Your Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Deleting the Picture Just Taken . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

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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

Selecting the ISO Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Sharpening and Softening a Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Locking in an Exposure Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

4 Reviewing Your Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Viewing Your Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Magnifying Your Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Selecting Pictures for Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Cancelling Pictures for Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Protecting Your Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Deleting One or All of Your Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Running a Slide Show on Your Television . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Viewing Information About a Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

5 Personalizing Your Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Setting a Response Beep . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Saving Camera Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Viewing Camera Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Selecting a Language for the Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Formatting Your Camera Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Adjusting the Video Out Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Adjusting the Camera Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Setting a Border Default . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Setting a Flash Default . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Setting a White Balance Default . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

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Setting an Exposure Compensation Default . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Setting an Effect Default . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Setting an Auto ISO Default . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .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 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 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

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

Connecting with Your Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Communicating with the Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Adjusting Your Monitor for Better Viewing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 6

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

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

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

General Maintenance and Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

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

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1 Getting
Started

Congratulations on your purchase of the new water resistant, dust proof, 2.0
megapixel KODAK DC5000 Zoom Digital Camera—the camera that takes

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:

Utilize the rugged weatherproof design to take pictures in environments

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not recommended for other cameras.
Take digital pictures in unbelievable detail, color, and sharpness.

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Transfer your pictures to a computer f or instant editing, enhancem ent, and

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placement into your document.
E-mail your pictures in minutes to friends, family, and business associates

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anywhere in the world.
Print high-quality pictures at home using KODAK Inkjet Photo Paper, or

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take your KODAK Picture Card to a KODAK Picture Maker System and
create photo-quality enlargements with a touch of a button.

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

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Customize your pictures with a company logo or graphic using the

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KODAK DC5000 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. For your convenience, alkaline batteries are
provided so you can start using your camera immediately.
For information on guidelines for battery usage, see page 91.

1 Lift the ring on the battery door.
2 Turn the ring t o unlock th e door, then pull up to

open.

3 Insert the batteries as indicated on the battery

cover, then close and lock the battery door.

Make sure that the gaskets are clean and
that no dirt is present when you close
the door.

Turning the Camera On and Off

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

T o turn on the camera, slide the POWER

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switch to the right.
The Status Display on top of the camera

turns on.
To turn off the camera, slide the POWER

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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

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So that you are never caught with dead batteries, your camera indicates the power
level of the batteries, in the form of a battery status symbol, on the Status Display
when you turn on the camera.
For information on guidelines for battery usage, see page 91.

1 Set the Mode dial to Capture, Review, or

Camera Settings.
The battery status symbol is not visible if you

set the camera to Connect.

2 Slide the POWER switch to the right to turn on

the camera.

3 Check the battery status symbol that appears in

the Status Display.

Full (No Icon)—indicates that batteries are

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charged and ready to use.

Low—indicates batteries are not fully

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charged and will soon need to be replaced or
recharged.

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Exhausted (blinking)—indicates batteries

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are too weak to power the camera and need
to be replaced.

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Inserting a Camera Memory Card

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EJECT

OUT

VIDEO

Your camera comes with a KODAK Picture Card (camera memory card), which
is used to store pictures you take with the camera. The cam era memory card , also
referred to as a CompactFlash card, is removable and reusable for easy storage
and transfer of your pictures. You can purchase additional KODAK Picture
Cards from dealers of KODAK products, or from our Web site at http://
www.kodak.com/go/accessories.

1 Lift and turn the ring to unlock and op en the

door on the side of 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 in the wrong way may damage your
camera.

3 Push the camera memory card all of the way

into the card slot, flip the EJECT button up,
then close the door.

Make sure that the gaskets are clean and that
no dirt is present when you close the door.

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Removing a Camera Memory Card

1 Open the door on the side of the camera.
2 Flip the EJECT button down, and push in to

eject the camera memory card.
You may need to tilt the camera in order for

the card to slide out.

3 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

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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.

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.

1 Set the Mode dial to Camera Setup.
2 Slide the POWER switch to the right to turn

on the camera.

The main Camera Setup screen appears.

3 Press a button until the icon

is highlighted.

4 Press the DO-IT button.

The Date/Time screen appears.

5 Press a buttons to adjust the

date and time fields.

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6 Press the DO-IT button.

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

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Adjusting the LCD Brightness

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OPEN

Menu

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

1 Set 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.

2 Slide the POWER switch to the right to turn

on the camera.

The main Camera Setup screen appears.

3 Use the dial on the bottom of the camera to

adjust the brightness of the LCD screen to the
brightness level you want.

Attaching the Neck Strap

Refer to this illustration and hold the strap firm
while doubling it through th e plast ic holders.

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2 Taking
Pictures

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:

Preview the picture before it is taken.

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Zoom in closer on your subject.

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Automatically lock the focus on the subject when you press the

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SHUTTER button.
View the picture you just took.

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Vary the flash settings to give you control over the type of flash needed

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for specific conditions.
Adjust the camera to take landscapes (Infinity Focus) and

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close-ups, as well as set the Date Stamp feature and Self-Timer, all
available with the touch of a button.

Delete unwanted pictures right away.

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Previewing a Picture Before it is Taken

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If you want to see what a picture looks like before you take it, 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 highlight text, Preview can help you make that decision. With
Preview, batteries are quickly drained, so use a KODAK-specified AC adapter
whenever possible.

1 Set the Mode dial to Capture.
2 Slide the POWER switch to the right to turn

on the camera.

3 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.

Exposure Compensation—icon appears

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in the LCD and Status Display if you
adjusted the camera exposure. See page
22 for details.

Exposure Lock—icon appears in the

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LCD if you locked the exposure. See
page 31 for details.

Borders—selected border appears over

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the picture on the LCD. See page 23 for
details.

Date Stamp—icon appears in the LCD if

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you turned on the date stamp. See pag e 19
for details.

4 T o turn off Preview, press the

DO-IT button.

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Pressing the Shutter Button

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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 th e guide mar ks in

the viewfinder, or turn on Preview (page

10) and use the LCD to frame your subject.

4 Press 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 half­way 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.

5 Press the SHUTTER button completely

down to take the picture.

The camera beeps again to confirm that a
picture was taken and the camera memory
card light blinks as the picture is stored on
the card.

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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.

3 Press the ZOOM control.

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

Zooming in Even Closer

If you need to get closer to your subject, use the Di gital 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.

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The LCD turns on with a live image.

2 Frame your subject using the LCD.
3 Press the ZO OM button until it is at the

farthest position.

4 Release and press the ZOOM button in

the same direction again to activate
digital zoom.

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

Viewing the Picture Just Taken

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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.

1 Set the Mode dial to Capture.
2 Slide the POWER switch to the right to turn

on the camera.

3 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.

5 To delete the picture on the LCD, press the

button.

The LCD displays the Delete Picture screen.

6 Press a button until YES

is highlighted.

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7 Press the DO-IT button.

The picture is permanently deleted from the
camera memory card.

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Setting a Quickview for Each Picture

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

4 Press a button until is

highlighted.

5 Press the DO-IT button.

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

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 s epia
tone, in which case the effect is applied to
the displayed image. See page 24 for details.

8 To turn off Quickview, press a

button on the Quickview screen
until OFF is highlighted, then press the DO­IT button.

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Setting the Flash

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Capture

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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 impr ove 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 situations where the use of flash is prohibited, as in museums, you
can turn off the flash.

1 Set the Mode dial to Capture.
2 Slide the POWER switch to the right to turn

on the camera.

3 Press the FLASH button to scroll though the

flash options.

The Flash setting icon changes in the
Status Display.

Auto (No Icon)—fires the flash

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automatically when needed. The camera
determines when there is not enough
light.

Off—turns off the flash.

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Fill—fires the flash every time you take a

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Red-Eye—fires the flash once before the

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picture is taken, then fires again when the
picture is taken.

4 To return to the Auto setting, press the

FLASH button, or turn off the camera.

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Photographing Distant Subjects

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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 F ocus is selected,
the camera automatically turns off the flash and auto focus so you get sharp, c lear
pictures.

1 Set the Mode dial to Capture.
2 Slide the POWER switch to the right to turn

on the camera.

3 Press the INFINITY FOCUS/CLOSE-UP

button once.

The Infinity Focus icon appear s in the
Status Display.

If you press the button twice, the close-up
feature is activated.

4 Frame your subject in the viewfinder and

press the SHUTTER button to take
the picture.

5 T o 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

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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 accur ately frame your picture
in Close-Up, the Preview option is automatically activated. For information on
Preview, see page 10.

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

1 Set the Mode dial to Capture.
2 Slide the POWER switch to the right to turn

on the camera.

3 Press the I NF IN I TY FOCUS/CLOSE-UP

button twice.

The Close-Up icon appears in th e Sta tu s
Display and the LCD Preview feature shows
a live image.

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4 Frame your subject using the LCD and press

the SHUTTER button.

5 To 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

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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 Set the Mode dial to Capture.
2 Slide the POWER switch to the right to turn

on the camera.

3 Press the SELF-TIMER button.

The Self-timer icon appears in the
Status Display.

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

4 Place the camera on a flat, steady surface or

tripod.

5 Frame 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 fo r 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

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Setup

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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 6 for details . Once a picture is taken with
the date stamp, the date stamp cannot be removed.

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.

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4 Press a button until the icon is

highlighted.

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5 Press the DO-IT button.

The LCD displays the Date Stamp screen.
The current setting is checked (ä).

6 Press a button until the Date Stamp

option you want is highlighted.

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7 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 right­hand corner of the picture. The Date Stamp
icon appears on the LCD screen if Quickview
(page 14) or Preview
(page 10) is turned on.

8 To turn off Date Stamp, press

a button until OFF is highligh ted,

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then press the DO-IT button.

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Deleting the Picture Just Taken

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Capture

Setup

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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 if Quickview is turned on.
Once you delete the picture, it is permanently rem oved fr om the camera memory
card.

1 Set the Mode dial to Capture.
2 Slide the POWER switch to the right to turn

on the camera.

3 Turn on Quickview (page 14).

4 Frame your subject in the viewfinder and

press the SHUTTER button.

The picture appears on the LCD with the

icon displayed above the button.

5 Press the button.

The LCD displays the Delete Picture screen.

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6 Press a button until YES

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is highlighted.

7 Press the DO-IT button.

The picture is permanently de leted from the
camera me m ory card.

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 to set the
camera for almost any picture taking situation you may encounter. With the
camera, you can:

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

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Frame your pictures with interesting borders supplied on the camera

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memory card and software CD.
Capture pictures in color, black and white, sepia tone, or highlight text in

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documents.
Adjust the ISO sensitivity for low light photography without flash.

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Select specific picture quality and resolution settings to meet your

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demanding picture-taking needs.
Set white balancing options, so you get great color reproduction in your

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pictures.
Adjust the metering system to control how light affects

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your pictures.
Sharpen and soften pictures so editing in software can be

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done easier.
Lock the exposure for a consistent look in all your pictures.

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Adjusting the Camera Exposure

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If your pictures seem too dark or too l ight, adj ust the amou nt of lig ht allowed in to
the camera so that 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 turn on

the camera.

3 Press the Menu button.

The LCD displays the main Menu screen.

4 Press a button until the icon is

highlighted.

5 Press the DO-IT button.

The LCD displays the Exposure
Compensation screen.

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6 Press a button to change the exposure

number.

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Y ou can adju st the exposure numbers in +2.0 to

-2.0 in 0.5 increments. An increase of 1.0
doubles the amount of light allowed in to the
camera. A decrease of 1.0 reduces the amount
of light by half.

If your pictures are too dark, increase (+)
the exposure number.

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

7 Press the DO-IT button.

The main Menu screen reappears and the
Exposure Compensation icon appears in the
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, and the setting defaults to 0.0.

It is possible to select an exposure setting as the
default. See page 53 for detai l s.

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