Kodak DX4330 User Manual

Aberdeenshire Council ASPECTS Training

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Education & Recreation Kodak DX4330 Digital Camera D32
G Bruce, 2003

Simplified Guide

to Using the Camera.

ASPECTS

Aberdeenshire Spe cial Technology Servic

Please note that these materials were primarily created to accompany ‘hands on’ training for

Aberdeenshire Teaching Staff . They may be freely copied and distributed within the authority. (This

Other parties wishing to use the materials should not do so without prior consent from ASPECTS.

extends to parents and professionals involved with Aberdeenshire children.)

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Aberdeenshire Council ASPECTS Training
Education & Recreation Kodak DX4330 Digital Camera D32
G Bruce, 2003

1. What does the camera do?

Takes still photos and short videos…..

The DX4330 is a good quality digital camera, which takes ‘normal’ still
photos as well as (very!) short videos.

Uses a ‘docking station’ for quick, simple downloading…..

It is part of a system which Kodak call ‘Easyshare’ and by using the
docking station it is extremely simple to download the pictures into the
computer, just by standing the camera on the station. While it is left
sitting there, the batteries also recharge. It’s the ‘cordless kettle’ of the
digital camera world!

2.

Can also use removable memory cards for greater

flexibility…..

Pictures are normally stored inside the camera’s memory until you are
ready to download, however, the DX4330 also has the option of using
memory cards. These work like a removable film in a ‘normal’ camera.
They can sometimes be a handy idea for schools, because each class can
have its own card. The card can be taken out and kept safe while another
class takes off with the camera. When it comes to downloading, the class
can either wait until the camera is free again or use a ‘card reader’ .

3. How do I take photos?

Before starting, take a close look at the camera to see what everything
does. The controls you’re likely to use a lot take the form of push buttons
or a knob, whereas the ‘once in a lifetime’ settings are hidden away in
menus that you access on the screen at the back.

The following instructions assume that the camera has a battery in and
all the ‘menu’ options have already been set up.

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Aberdeenshire Council ASPECTS Training
Education & Recreation Kodak DX4330 Digital Camera D32
G Bruce, 2003

4. Turn the ‘Mode Dial’ to ‘Auto’

This sets the type of pictures you’re going to be taking. It also switches
the camera off and on. For most pictures, set it at ‘Auto’ and it will be
fine.

Note that the lens automatically comes out as you do this and if you have
left the lens cap on, it will pop off! It won’t do the camera any harm, but
it might startle you!

Lens opens automatically – watch out!

You will also notice that the screen on the back of the camera lights up
and tells you what conditions you have set the camera for. If you like, you
can take a minute to experiment with the other settings of the ‘Mode
Dial’. It will tell you on the screen what they are for – pretty
straightforward, really! Leave it at ‘Auto’ until you are familiar with the
camera.

Set this dial to ‘Auto’.

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Aberdeenshire Council ASPECTS Training
Education & Recreation Kodak DX4330 Digital Camera D32
G Bruce, 2003

5. Look through the viewfinder and ‘frame’ your subject.

The viewfinder is very small on the
DX4330 – you need to get your
eye close up and exactly in line.

6. Check the camera is ready for taking photos.

You will notice a little light on just to the right of the viewfinder. It is
there to warn you if the light level is too low or if the camera hasn’t
finished storing the previous picture. It’s pretty much like traffic lights –
steady green means ‘go ahead’, flashing green means ‘wait a second’, red
means ‘don’t even think about it!’

Assuming you have a steady green light…….get the picture in your
sights exactly as you want it. At this point, you might want to try using
the zoom lens to make it appear ‘closer’ or further away. To do this, keep
looking through the viewfinder and move the zoom control with your
thumb (you’ll see what effect it has as you look through the viewfinder.)

This little button makes the camera
zoom in and out. Try it!

When you are satisfied with what you see, squeeze the shutter button
verrrrrrrry gently (!) – about halfway down. You will hear a ‘purring
sound’. This is the camera setting the focus and exposure.

Now squeeze even more firmly and the picture will be taken. (The camera
‘beeps’.) Remember – no ‘beep’ – no photo! Push harder next time!

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