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Kodak DX6490 User Manual

Kodak EasyShare
DX6490 zoom digital camera
User’s Guide
www.kodak.com
For interactive tutorials, www.kodak.com/go/howto
Eastman Kodak Company 343 State Street Rochester, New York 14650
Front View
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Product Overview
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1 Jog dial 5 Flip-up flash 2 Neck strap post 6 Self Timer/Video light 3 Shutter button 7 Lens 4 Microphone
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Back View
Product Overview
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12Neck strap post
EVF/LCD toggle button 3 EVF (electronic viewfinder) 10 Mode dial/On-Off switch 4 EVF eye sensors 11 Review button 5 Zoom (Wide Angle/Telephoto) 12 Menu button 6 Neck strap post 13 Delete button 7 Status button 14 On position, mode light 8 Share button 15 LCD screen (liquid crystal display)
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9 Joystick (Move );
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OK button (Press);
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Side Views
Product Overview
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1 Slot for optional SD/MMC card 2 External flash connector
3USB port 4 DC-In (5V) 5 A/V Out (for TV viewing)
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Product Overview
Top and Bottom Views
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Top Bottom
1 Shutter button 8 Battery door 2 Speaker 9 Tripod socket/locator, 3 Flash button 4 Close-up/Landscape button 10 Dock connector 5 Self Timer/Burst button 11 Locator, dock 6000 6 Flip-up flash 7 Open flash button
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dock 6000
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Table of Contents

1 Getting Started ...................................................................1
Install Software First................................................................1
Need This Guide in Larger Print?............................................1
Package Contents......................................................................2
Charging the Battery............................................................... 3
Loading the Battery................................................................. 4
Attaching the Neck Strap and Lens Cap.......................... 4
Turning On the Camera............................................................ 5
Setting the Date and Time .................................................... 6
Changing the Display, EVF or LCD.........................................7
Checking Camera and Picture Status................................ 8
Inserting an SD/MMC Card.................................................... 11
Choosing Internal Memory or SD/MMC Card................... 12
Important Battery Information........................................... 14
2 Taking Pictures ................................................................. 17
Take a Picture ........................................................................... 17
Picture-Taking Modes .............................................................18
PASM Mode ...............................................................................19
Shooting Close-Up and Landscape Pictures..................22
Using the Auto Focus Framing Marks..............................23
Quickview—Reviewing the Picture Just Taken ............... 24
Using the Optical Zoom.........................................................25
Using the Advanced Digital Zoom......................................25
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Using the Flip-up Flash .........................................................26
Using an External Flash Unit...............................................28
Putting Yourself in the Picture...........................................29
Taking a Burst Series of Pictures.....................................30
Changing Optional Settings .................................................31
Setting Picture Quality.........................................................33
Setting White Balance in PASM Mode.............................34
Setting ISO Speed in PASM Mode....................................35
Setting Color Mode ............................................................... 36
Setting Exposure Metering in PASM Mode.................... 37
Setting Focus Zone in PASM Mode..................................38
Setting Sharpness in PASM Mode...................................39
Resetting Manual Settings to Defaults .........................40
Pre-tagging for Album Names ............................................. 41
Placing the Date on Pictures.............................................. 42
Setting the Orientation Sensor.........................................43
3 Taking Videos ................................................................... 45
Taking a Video...........................................................................45
Quickview—Reviewing the Video Just Taken...................46
Using the Optical Zoom.........................................................46
Changing Optional Video Settings..................................... 47
Eliminate Camera Noise During Recording...................... 47
Setting Video Length .............................................................48
Pre-tagging for Album Names ............................................49
Putting Yourself in the Video ..............................................50
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4 Reviewing Pictures and Videos .................................... 51
Viewing Single Pictures and Videos .....................................51
Playing a Video......................................................................... 52
Viewing Multiple Pictures and Videos ............................... 52
Deleting Pictures and Videos.............................................. 53
Changing Optional Review Settings .................................. 54
Magnifying Pictures ............................................................... 54
Protecting Pictures and Videos From Deletion............. 55
Tagging Pictures/Videos for Albums.................................56
Running a Slide Show .............................................................57
Displaying Pictures/Videos on a Television ..................... 58
Copying Pictures and Videos............................................... 59
Displaying Video Date............................................................60
Viewing Picture/Video Information .....................................60
Protecting the Lens During Review .................................... 61
5 Sharing Pictures and Videos ......................................63
When Can I Tag My Pictures and Videos?........................63
Tagging Pictures for Printing..............................................64
Tagging Pictures and Videos for Emailing.......................65
Tagging Pictures and Videos as Favorites .....................66
Need Help? ................................................................................66
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6 Customizing Your Camera Settings ........................ 67
To Access Setup Mode/Menus........................................... 67
Setup Menus ............................................................................67
Returning to the Previous Menu........................................ 68
Changing the Default Print Quantity............................... 68
Turning Off Quickview ............................................................ 68
Changing Advanced Digital Zoom...................................... 69
Turning Off the Shutter Sound .......................................... 70
Turning Off the Mode Description...................................... 70
Setting Video Out .....................................................................71
Selecting a Language ..............................................................71
Formatting Internal Memory or Card ............................... 72
Viewing Camera Information ................................................ 73
7 Installing the Software ..................................................75
Windows OS-based System Requirements ................... 75
Mac OS X System Requirements.......................................76
Mac OS 8.6 and 9.x System Requirements .................. 76
Install the Software ................................................................77
8 Connecting Camera to Computer .............................. 79
Transferring Pictures With the USB Cable ..................... 79
Printing Pictures from Your Computer ........................... 80
Printing From an Optional SD/MMC Card ...................... 80
Print With or Without a Computer.................................... 80
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9 Using the Camera Dock 6000 .................................... 81
Camera Dock 6000 Package Contents........................... 81
Installing the Custom Camera Insert............................... 82
Connecting the Camera Dock 6000 ................................83
Docking the Camera...............................................................84
Charging the Battery ............................................................ 85
Transferring Pictures With the Dock................................86
Reviewing Pictures and Videos............................................ 87
Troubleshooting—Camera Dock 6000 ........................... 87
Camera Dock 6000 Specifications..................................88
Using the AC Adapter to Power the Camera.................88
Earlier Cameras and Docks.................................................89
10 Troubleshooting .............................................................. 91
Camera Problems..................................................................... 91
Camera/Computer Communications.................................96
SD/MMC Cards and Internal Memory ..............................98
Camera Screen Messages ...................................................99
Mode Light Status ...............................................................102
11 Getting Help .................................................................. 105
Helpful Web Links ...................................................................105
Help in this Manual ...............................................................105
Software Help .........................................................................105
Telephone Customer Support ........................................... 106
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12 Appendix ......................................................................... 109
Camera Specifications ........................................................ 109
Original Factory Settings ..................................................... 111
Upgrading Your Software and Firmware..........................112
Tips, Safety, Maintenance ...................................................113
Storage Capacities ................................................................114
Locating Pictures and Videos on a Card .........................115
Picture Naming Conventions ...............................................115
Power-Saving Features ........................................................ 116
FCC Compliance and Advisory............................................. 117
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1 Getting Started

Install Software First

Install the software from the Kodak EasyShare software CD before connecting the camera (or camera dock) to the computer. Failure to do so may cause the software to load incorrectly.
See the camera Start Here! guide or Installing the Software, page 75.

Need This Guide in Larger Print?

For a large print version of this User’s Guide:
1 Visit www.kodak.com/go/dx6490support. 2 Navigate to the Manuals section. 3 Click View as PDF to open the User’s Guide. 4 On a Windows OS-based computer or Mac OS 8.6 or 9.x:
! From the File menu, select Print. ! In the Print window, select Fit to Page.
On Mac OS X:
! From the File menu, select Page Setup. ! Change Scale to 200%.
5 Print as usual.
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Package Contents

1
Chapter 1
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2*
3
4*
1 Camera 5 USB cable 2* Custom insert (for camera dock and
printer dock 6000) 3 Li-ion rechargeable battery, 1700 mAh 7 Lens cap 4* Battery charger, with plugs 8 Neck strap
Not shown: User’s Guide or User’s Guide CD, Quick Start Guide, Kodak EasyShare software CD. Contents may change without notice.
* If your camera box includes a Kodak EasyShare camera dock 6000:
The custom insert (2*) is pre-installed in the camera dock, and the battery charger (4*) is not included. See page 81 for additional contents.
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6 Audio/Video cable (for
viewing pictures on television)
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Chapter 1

Charging the Battery

The Li-Ion rechargeable battery requires charging before first use.
1 Insert the battery into the charger.
2 Insert the plug that matches your electrical
outlet.
3 Plug the charger into the outlet.
The indicator light turns red. When the indicator light turns green, remove the battery and unplug the charger. Charging takes approximately 3 hours.
For expected battery life, see page 14. You can also charge the battery using the optional Kodak EasyShare printer
dock 6000 or the Kodak EasyShare camera dock 6000 (see page 81). Purchase these and other accessories at a dealer of Kodak products or visit
www.kodak.com/go/accessories.
NOTE: If your camera is packaged with a Kodak EasyShare camera dock 6000,
the battery charger is not included. In that case, use the camera dock to charge your battery (see Chapter 9, Using the Camera Dock 6000).
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Chapter 1

Loading the Battery

CAUTION:
Use only a Kodak EasyShare rechargeable Li-Ion battery. See Important Battery Information, page 14.
1 Make sure the Mode dial is turned to Off. 2 Open the battery door.
Contacts
3 Orient the battery as shown, and push it in. 4 Close the battery door.

Attaching the Neck Strap and Lens Cap

Neck Strap:
1 Attach the metal rings on the ends of the
neck strap to the strap posts on each side of the camera.
Lens Cap:
1 Thread the lens cap strap through the neck
strap ring (closest to the lens side of the camera).
2 Thread the lens cap through the loop. Pull
until secure. Use the lens cap to protect the lens when the
camera is not in use.
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Chapter 1

Turning On the Camera

Mode light, On position
EVF
LCD screen
! To turn on the camera, rotate the Mode
dial.
Turn clockwise for still capture modes. Turn counterclockwise for video mode.
The mode light blinks while the camera performs a self-check, then glows when the camera is ready to take pictures or videos.
The EVF (electronic viewfinder) or the LCD screen turns on, depending on which display was last used (see page 7).
The name and description of the capture mode you chose is displayed on the screen for 3 seconds.
To identify the status icons that appear on the screen, see page 8.
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Chapter 1

Setting the Date and Time

Setting the Date & Time, First Time

The Date & Time have been reset message appears the first time you turn on the camera or if the battery is removed for an extended time.
1 SET DATE & TIME is highlighted. Press the
OK button.
OK
,
NOTE: Depending on your computer operating system, Kodak EasyShare
software may allow your computer to automatically update the camera clock when you connect the camera. See the Kodak EasyShare software Help for details.

Setting the Date & Time, Anytime

1 Turn on the camera. Press the Menu button. 2 Press to highlight Setup, then press the OK button. 3 Press to highlight Date & Time, then press the OK button. 4 Go to Step 2 of Setting the Date & Time, First Time.
The Date & Time screen appears. The date format is YYYY/MM/DD. The time is displayed in a 24-hour format.
Or, select CANCEL to set the date and time at a later time.
2 Press to adjust the date and time.
Press to advance to the next setting.
3 When finished, press the OK button. 4 Press the Menu button to exit the menu.
The setting remains until you change it.
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Chapter 1

Changing the Display, EVF or LCD

EVF/LCD button

EVF Timeout—15 Seconds

The EVF turns off after 15 seconds if you do not look through the viewfinder. To turn it back on within 1 minute, look through the viewfinder. To turn it back on after 1 minute, press any button.

LCD Screen Timeout—1 Minute

If no pictures are taken and no buttons pushed for 1 minute, the LCD screen turns off to save battery power. To turn it back on, press any button. See
page 116 for other power-saving features.
Your camera is equipped with an electronic viewfinder (EVF). The EVF, like the LCD screen,
LCD
displays exactly what the camera captures.
! Press the EVF/LCD button to change the
display from EVF to LCD screen, and back. Use the display that you find most convenient. Your selection remains until you press the button again.
EVF
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Chapter 1

Checking Camera and Picture Status

The icons that appear on the EVF or the LCD screen indicate the active camera and picture settings.
Press the status button to turn the icons off and on.

Capture Modes

The active camera settings are displayed:
Close-up/Landscape Self Timer/Burst Date stamp
Zoom
indicator
digital telephoto wide angle
Mode description
PASM mode Aperture
Shutter speed
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Flash
Pictures/time remaining
Picture quality
Storage location
White balance
ISO
Camera mode
Low battery
(flashing = exhausted)
Exposure compensation
Chapter 1

Capture Modes—Shutter Pressed Half-way

Press the Shutter button half-way to display the active manual settings:
Slow shutter speed warning
Auto focus/auto exposure
(AF/AE) indicator
Auto focus
framing marks
Exposure compensation
Shutter speed
ISO
Aperture
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Chapter 1

Review Mode—Picture Information

Press the Review button. The applied features of the current picture or video are displayed:
Print tag/number of prints Email tag Favorite tag
Album name
Storage location
(flashing = exhausted)
Protect
Picture number
Camera mode
Low batteryScroll arrows

More Picture Information

You can view more information about the displayed picture or video two ways:
! Press . To exit the information screen,
press again. OR
! Press the Menu button, select Picture Info
OK
menu
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(see page 60). Press the OK button.
Chapter 1

Inserting an SD/MMC Card

Your camera has 16 MB of internal memory. However, optional SD/MMC cards provide removable, reusable storage for pictures and videos.
CAUTION:
The card can only be inserted one way; forcing it may damage the camera or card. Do not insert or remove a card when the mode light is blinking; doing so may damage your pictures, card, or camera.
Notched
corner
Mode light
To remove the card, push it in, then release it. When the card is partially ejected, pull it out.
See page 114 for storage capacities. Purchase SD/MMC cards at a dealer of Kodak products or visit www.kodak.com/go/dx6490accessories.
To insert an SD/MMC card:
1 Turn off the camera. 2 Open the card door. 3 Orient the card as shown on the card door. 4 Push the card into the slot to seat the
connector.
5 Close the door.
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Chapter 1

Choosing Internal Memory or SD/MMC Card

The camera offers two options for storing pictures and videos: Internal Memory —Store pictures and videos in 16 MB internal
memory. SD/MMC Card —Store pictures and videos on a card. The number/length
of pictures/videos depends on the size of the card. Purchase accessories at a dealer of Kodak products or visit www.kodak.com/go/dx6490accessories. For storage capacities, see page 114.

Managing Your Storage Location Setting

1 Turn on the camera. 2 In any still or video mode, press the Menu button. 3 Press to highlight Image Storage , then press the OK button.
4 Press to highlight an option, then
press the OK button: Auto (default)—the camera uses the card
if one is in the camera. If not, the camera uses internal memory.
Internal Memory—the camera always uses internal memory, even if a card is installed.
5 Highlight Continue, then press the OK button again.
The setting remains until you change it and applies to all camera functions.
6 Press the Menu button to exit the menu.
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Chapter 1

Checking Your Storage Setting

In Still and Video modes, the storage location icon that appears in the status area indicates the camera’s storage location. To check the location, either:
Storage location
! Turn the Mode dial from the Off
position.
—Memory Card —Internal Memory

Checking a Picture or Video’s Location

In Review mode, the storage location icon that appears with a picture indicates the location of the picture or video.
Picture/video location
Press the Review button.
—Picture or video is stored
on a card
—Picture or video is stored
in internal memory
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Chapter 1

Important Battery Information

Battery Replacement Types/Battery Life

Your camera box contains a Kodak EasyShare Li-Ion rechargeable battery, 1700 mAh (KLIC 5001). Actual battery life may vary based on usage.
Li-Ion rechargeable battery, 1700 mAh (included with camera)
0 250
(Approx. number of pictures per fu
attery Life
B
Optional battery: You can also use a Kodak EasyShare Li-Ion rechargeable battery, 1050 mAh. HOWEVER, the 1050 mAh battery is a lower power battery. Expect approximately 30% fewer pictures per full charge than with the 1700 mAh battery included with your camera.
We recommend using only a Kodak EasyShare Li-Ion rechargeable battery. Not all manufacturer’s 3.7V Li-Ion rechargeable batteries are compatible with the camera. Damage caused by unauthorized accessories is not covered under warranty.
For more information on batteries, visit
http://www.kodak.com/global/en/service/batteries/batteryUsage.jhtml.
125 - 210
ll charge)
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Chapter 1

Extending Battery Life

! Limit the following activities that quickly deplete battery power:
– Using Quickview (see page 24 and page 46). – Excessive use of the flash.
! Purchase an optional Kodak EasyShare camera dock 6000 (see page 81).
The camera dock 6000 powers your camera, transfers pictures, and is also a battery charger for the Li-Ion battery included with your camera.
! Purchase an optional Kodak 5-volt AC adapter to power your camera, or
use the one packaged with the Kodak EasyShare camera dock 6000 (see
page 88).
! Purchase an optional Kodak EasyShare printer dock 6000 (see page 80).
The printer dock 6000 powers your camera, makes 4 x 6 prints with or without a computer, transfers pictures, and is also a battery charger for the Li-Ion battery included with your camera.
! Dirt on the battery contacts can affect battery life. Wipe the contacts with a
clean, dry cloth before loading batteries in the camera.
! Battery performance is reduced at temperatures below 41° F (5° C).
Carry spare batteries when using your camera in cold weather, and keep them warm. Do not discard cold batteries that do not work; when they return to room temperature, they may be usable.

Battery Safety and Handling

! Do not allow batteries to touch metal objects, including coins. Otherwise, a
battery may short circuit, discharge energy, become hot, or leak.
! For rechargeable battery disposal information, visit the Rechargeable
Battery Recycling Corporation Web site at www.rbrc.com.
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2 Taking Pictures

The camera is always ready to take pictures—even if you are in Review, Share, or Setup. (In Video mode, the camera captures video.)

Take a Picture

EVF
LCD
1 Turn the Mode dial to the mode you want to
use. See page 18 for a description of the picture-taking modes.
The EVF or LCD screen displays a mode description and a live view.
2 Use the EVF or LCD screen to frame your
subject. (Press the EVF/LCD button to switch to the other screen. See page 7.)
3 Press the Shutter button half-way to set
the auto-focus and auto-exposure.
The AF/AE indicator is displayed. If focus and/or exposure fails, recompose the shot and try again.
4 Continue pressing the Shutter button
completely down to take the picture.
AF/AE indicator:
green-successful
red-failed
failed focus failed exposure
NOTE: Open the flip-up flash unit to use flash
(see page 26).
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Chapter 2

Picture-Taking Modes

For the best possible pictures, choose the mode that suits your conditions.
Visit www.kodak.com/go/dx6490support
for specifications and shutter speeds for each mode.
Mode Description Auto For general picture taking—offers an excellent balance of image
quality and ease of use.
PASM For ultimate creative control. Choose from Program, Aperture
Sport For subjects that are in motion.
Portrait For full-frame portraits of people. Allows the subject to be sharp and
Night For night scenes or low-light conditions. Shutter speed may be slow,
Video Capture video with sound. See Taking a Video, page 45.
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priority, Shutter priority, and Manual modes. See page 19 to
page 21 for a full discussion of PASM mode.
the background to be indistinct. For best results, position your subject at least 6 ft (2 m) away and fill the frame with a head and shoulders pose. Use the T (Telephoto) zoom button to exaggerate background blur.
so place the camera on a flat, steady surface or use a tripod. Due to slow shutter speeds, advise people to stay still for a few seconds after the flash fires.
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