Kodak DX6490 User Manual

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Front View

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 );

OK button (Press);

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Side Views

Product Overview

1 Slot for optional SD/MMC card 2 External flash connector

3USB port 4 DC-In (5V) 5 A/V Out (for TV viewing)

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

dock 6000

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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

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

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

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.

Package Contents

Chapter 1

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

(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.

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.

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

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

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.

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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.

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).

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.

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.

Chapter 2

PASM Mode

Turn the Mode dial to PASM when you want ultimate creative control.

PASM mode gives you quick access to

Program, Aperture priority, Shutter priority, and Manual modes.

Program Mode (P)

Use Program mode to control exposure compensation (how much light enters the camera). The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture (f-stop) based on the scene lighting. Program mode offers the ease of auto shooting with full access to all menu options.

Aperture Priority Mode (A)

Use Aperture priority mode to control aperture and exposure compensation. The camera automatically sets the shutter speed for proper exposure. Aperture priority mode is primarily used to control depth of field (the range of sharpness).

NOTE: The aperture setting may be affected when using optical zoom.

Shutter Priority Mode (S)

Use Shutter priority mode to control the shutter speed and exposure compensation. The camera automatically sets the aperture for proper exposure. Shutter priority mode is primarily used to prevent blur when your subject is moving. To prevent camera shake, use a tripod for slow shutter speeds.

Manual Mode (M)

Use Manual mode for the highest level of creative control. You set the aperture and shutter speed; exposure compensation changes as a result of those settings. To prevent camera shake, use a tripod for slow shutter speeds.

Use the jog dial to select the modes and settings in PASM mode (see page 21). Press the Menu button to change other settings (see page 31).

Chapter 2

PASM Screen Options

Mode setting

(P,A,S, or M)

Aperture Shutter speed Exposure compensation

Exposure Compensation—controls how much light enters the camera, good for controlling backlit scenes. If the picture is too light, decrease the setting; if it’s too dark, increase the setting.

Aperture—also referred to as f-stop, controls the size of the lens opening, which determines the depth of field. Larger aperture settings keep both foreground and background sharp, good for landscapes and well-lit conditions. Smaller aperture settings make the foreground sharp and background blurry, good for portraits and low-light conditions. The highest and lowest aperture settings may be affected when using optical zoom.

Shutter speed—controls how long the shutter stays open. The shaking hand icon

warns of slow shutter speeds. To prevent camera shake, use a tripod for slow shutter speeds.

Settings Apply Only in PASM Mode

Settings you change while in PASM mode apply only to pictures taken while in PASM mode. This applies to settings made on the PASM screen and also through the Menu screens.

For example, if you change the Color Mode to Sepia while in PASM mode, all other still modes (auto, sport, portrait, night) retain the default setting of Color.

The settings, including Flash, are maintained for PASM mode even when you change modes or turn off the camera. This is the place to set and keep your custom settings.

NOTE: Use Reset (see page 40) to return PASM mode to the default settings.

Chapter 2

Using the Jog Dial to Change PASM Mode Settings

Jog dial

Press to select or accept settings

Rotate to advance to next option or to change values

PASM mode options

1 Turn the Mode dial to PASM.

The PASM mode options are displayed at the bottom of the screen, with Program mode initially selectable . See page 20 for option details.

—Down arrow: press the jog dial to select the option; rotate the jog

dial to go to the next option.

jog dial to accept the value.

—Side arrows: rotate the jog dial to change the value; press the

Available options are white. Unavailable options are grey. Red options are out of range and may cause unacceptable image/print

quality. Adjust the value higher or lower until it turns yellow.

2 Press the Menu button to change other settings (see page 31). 3 Take a picture as usual.

NOTE: You can also use the jog dial to change exposure compensation in all other modes (except video).

Press the jog dial to change in other modes.

Chapter 2

Shooting Close-Up and Landscape Pictures

Use the Close-Up/Landscape button to take pictures of scenes that are very close or very far away.

1 Set the Mode dial to any capture mode. 2 Press the Close-Up/Landscape

button repeatedly until the appropriate icon appears in the status bar.

3 Take a picture as usual.

Close-Up Pictures

Use the Close-Up setting to gain sharpness and detail in pictures at close range. Use available light instead of flash if possible. The camera automatically sets the focus distance depending on the zoom position:

Zoom position Close-Up focus distance

Wide Angle 4.7 to 27.6 in. (12 to 70 cm) Telephoto 3.9 to 6.9 ft (1.2 to 2.1 m)

Landscape Pictures

Use the Landscape setting to gain maximum sharpness of far away scenes. With this setting, the camera uses a fixed, infinite focus. Auto focus framing marks (see page 23) are not available in Landscape.

Chapter 2

Using the Auto Focus Framing Marks

The auto framing marks indicate the area of your scene that the camera is focusing on. For the best possible pictures, the camera attempts to focus on foreground subjects, even if the subjects are not centered in the scene.

1 Press the Shutter button half-way and hold.

The framing marks are displayed. When they turn red, focus is accomplished.

While the Shutter Button is Pressed Half-way:

Framing marks

2 If the camera is not focusing on the desired subject (or if the framing

marks disappear), release the Shutter button and recompose the scene.

3 Press the Shutter button the rest of the way down to take the picture.

NOTE: Framing marks do not appear in Landscape mode.

When you use the Focus Zone feature (see page 38) and set Center Zone, the framing marks are fixed at Center wide.

Center focus

Center wide focus

Side focus

Center and side focus

Left and right focus

Chapter 2

Quickview—Reviewing the Picture Just Taken

After you take a picture, the EVF or the LCD screen displays a Quickview of that picture for approximately 5 seconds. While the picture is displayed, you can:

delete

! Review it: If you take no action, the picture

is saved.

! Share it: Press the Share button to tag the

picture for print, email, or as a Favorite (see page 63).

! Delete it: Press the Delete button while the

picture and are displayed. Follow the prompts to delete the picture.

NOTE: Burst—only the final of a burst series of

pictures (see page 30) is displayed during Quickview. If you select Delete, all pictures in the burst series are deleted. To delete selectively, do so in Review (see page 53).

To save battery power, turn off the Quickview feature (see page 68).

Chapter 2

Using the Optical Zoom

Use Optical Zoom to get up to 10X closer to your subject. Optical zoom is effective when the lens is no closer than 2.2 ft (.67 m) from the subject. When you turn on the camera, the lens extends to the Wide Angle position. The lens retracts when you turn off the camera.

Zoom indicator

Zoom button

1 Push the Zoom button toward T

(Telephoto) to zoom in. Push toward W (Wide Angle) to zoom out. To zoom more

quickly, push further.

The EVF or LCD screen displays the zoomed image and the zoom indicator. The zoom indicator disappears 5 seconds after you stop zooming.

2 Press the Shutter button half-way and hold to set the exposure and

focus, then press the rest of the way down to take the picture.

Using the Advanced Digital Zoom

Use Advanced Digital Zoom to get an additional 3.0X magnification beyond Optical Zoom; available settings are from 12X to 30X.

IMPORTANT: You may notice a decrease in printed image quality

1 Push the Zoom button to the T (Telephoto) Optical Zoom limit. Release the

button, then push it again.

The EVF or LCD screen displays the zoomed image and the zoom indicator. The zoom indicator remains on the screen during digital zoom.

2 Press the Shutter button half-way and hold to set the exposure and

focus, then press the rest of the way down to take the picture.

NOTE: You can change the way the digital zoom is turned on. See page 69.

when using Digit al Zoom.

Chapter 2

Using the Flip-up Flash

Use the flash when you take pictures at night, indoors, or outdoors in heavy shadows. Flash is effective between 2 - 16 ft (0.6 - 4.9 m) in Wide angle @ ISO 140 and between 3.3 - 13.8 ft (1.0 - 4.2 m) in Telephoto @ ISO 200.

The flash setting can be changed in any Still mode except Burst. The default flash setting is restored when you exit the mode or turn off the camera, except in PASM mode (see page 27).

Changing the Flash Settings

1 Slide the open flash button to open the flash unit.

The flash unit must be open to use the flash or change the flash setting.

2 Press the button repeatedly to scroll

through the flash options.

open button

Flash button

Flash icon

* The flash may fire, even in bright outdoor conditions, if the background is brighter than your subject.

The active flash icon is displayed in the EVF or LCD screen status area (page 8).

Auto* (default)—flash fires when the lighting conditions require it.

Fill—flash fires every time you take a picture, regardless of the lighting conditions.

Red-eye*—flash fires once so the subject’s eyes become accustomed to the flash, then fires again when the picture is taken (if the scene requires Red-eye reduction).

Off—flash never fires (flash is

always Off when the flash unit is closed).

Chapter 2

Flash Icon Behavior

Flash icon Cause Action

Blinking Flash is recharging. Wait. Take picture when the icon

Blinking red- Flash button is pressed,

flash unit is closed.

stops blinking. Open flash unit or take picture

without flash.

Flash Settings In Each Mode

Flash settings are pre-set for each picture taking mode.

Capture Mode Default

Flash Setting

Auto Auto* Auto, Flash Off,

PASM Auto Reset manual options

Sport Auto Exit the mode or turn

Portrait Auto*

Night Auto*

Available Flash Settings (press

the Flash button to change)

Fill Flash, Red-eye

To Return to the Default Flash Setting:

Exit the mode or turn off the camera.

(see page 40).

off the camera.

Video Off None Flash cannot be

turned on.

Burst Off

* In these modes, when you change to Red-eye, it remains until you change it.

Chapter 2

Using an External Flash Unit

Use an external flash unit when you want additional or specialized lighting. You can use the camera’s built-in flash as well to provide extra fill flash.

External flash

connector

1 Turn off the camera and flash unit. 2 Plug your external flash unit cable into the

external flash connector on the camera.

The external flash unit is live when connected to the camera. Each time the camera takes a picture, the external flash unit is signaled to flash, regardless of the camera flash setting.

Refer to your external flash unit user’s guide for details.

NOTE: The connector accepts all standard

external flash cables, maximum 500 volts.

Chapter 2

Putting Yourself in the Picture

The Self Timer creates a 10-second delay between the time you press the Shutter button and the time the picture is taken.

1 In any Still mode, press the Self Timer/Burst

Self Timer button

Self

Timer

light

! The Self Timer light blinks slowly for 8 seconds (then quickly for 2

seconds) before the picture is taken. The camera "clicks" when the picture is captured. To turn off the shutter sound, see page 70.

! The Self Timer turns off after you take the picture or if you change

modes.

! To cancel the Self Timer countdown before the picture is taken, press

the Self Timer button. (The Self Timer setting remains active.)

! To turn off the Self Timer, press the Self Timer button twice.

button.

2 Place the camera on a flat surface or use a

tripod.

3 Compose the scene. Then press the Shutter

button half-way and hold to set the exposure and focus, then press the rest of the way down. Move so that you are in the scene.

The Self Timer icon appears in the status area and blinks during the timer countdown.

Chapter 2

Taking a Burst Series of Pictures

Burst lets you to take up to 6 pictures in quick succession (approximately 3 frames per second). Burst is ideal for capturing sporting events or objects in motion. Flash and Self Timer are disabled when you use Burst.

Turn On Burst

Burst button

Take the Pictures

1 Press the Shutter button half-way and hold to set the auto-focus and

exposure for all the pictures in the sequence.

2 Press the Shutter button the rest of the way down and hold it to take

the pictures.

The camera takes up to 6 pictures in quick succession. It stops taking pictures when the Shutter button is released, when 6 pictures are taken, or when there is no more storage space.

Exposure, focus, white balance, and orientation are set for the first picture and applied to all 6 pictures.

In any Still mode, press the Self Timer/Burst button twice.

The Burst icon appears in the status area.

NOTE: The setting remains until you change it

or turn off the camera.

Chapter 2

Changing Optional Settings

Press the Menu button to access optional picture-taking settings. All menu options are not available in all modes.

Rotate Mode dial for picture taking modes

menu button

Picture Taking Modes

Menu Options Available

Image Storage (see page 12)

Picture Quality (see page 33)

White Balance (see page 34)

ISO Speed (see page 35)

Color Mode (see page 36)

Video Auto

Sport Portrait Night

PASM

Exp. Metering (see page 37)

Focus Zone (see page 38)

Menu Options Available

Sharpness (see page 39)

Reset (see page 40)

Video length (see page 48)

Set Album (see page 41)

Date Stamp (see page 42)

Orientation Sensor (see page 43)

Setup (see page 67)

Chapter 2

Picture Taking Modes

Video Auto

Sport Portrait Night

PASM

Chapter 2

Setting Picture Quality

Use the Quality setting to select a picture resolution.

1 In any Still mode, press the Menu button.

2 Press to highlight Quality , then

press the OK button.

3 Highlight an option:

Best (4.0 MP)—for printing up to 20 x 30 in.(60 x 76 cm); pictures are highest resolution and largest file size.

Best (3:2) (3.5 MP)—ideal for printing 4 x 6 in. (10 x 15 cm) prints to the Kodak EasyShare printer dock 6000 and other printing solutions without cropping (see page 80). Also for printing up to 11 x 14 in.(28 x 36 cm); some cropping may result due to the 3:2 aspect ratio.

NOTE: Pictures taken at Best (3:2) are displayed at a 3:2 aspect ratio, with a black bar at the top of the screen.

4 Press the OK button.

The appropriate number of appear in the status area.

5 Press the Menu button to exit the menu.

This setting remains until you change it.

Better (2.1 MP)—for printing up to 8 x 10 in. (20 x 25 cm); pictures are medium resolution with smaller file size.

Good (1.1 MP)—for printing up to 5 x 7 in. (13 x 18 cm); for emailing, Internet, or screen display; pictures are lowest resolution and smallest file size.

Chapter 2

Setting White Balance in PASM Mode

Whites can look white in daylight, but different under other lighting conditions. Use White Balance to correct the color shifts that result from shooting pictures under different light sources.

NOTE: White Balance is available in PASM mode only.

1 In PASM mode, press the Menu button. 2 Press to highlight White Balance , then press the OK button.

3 Press to highlight an option, then

press the OK button.

Auto (default)— automatically corrects white balance. Ideal for general picture taking.

Daylight —for pictures in natural lighting.

Tung sten —corrects the orange cast of household incandescent (tungsten) or halogen light bulbs. Ideal for indoor pictures without flash.

Fluorescent —corrects the green cast of fluorescent lighting. Ideal for indoor pictures under fluorescent lighting without flash.

The lighting change is displayed on the screen and the icon appears in the status area (except in Auto).

4 Press the Menu button to exit the menu.

This setting remains until you change it or use Reset (see page 40) to return to the default setting.

Chapter 2

Setting ISO Speed in PASM Mode

The ISO setting controls the camera’s sensitivity to light. Use a lower ISO setting in brightly lit scenes; use a higher ISO setting for low-light scenes.

NOTE: ISO settings are available in PASM mode only. Higher ISO speeds may

create a picture that is “noisier” than a picture taken at lower speeds.

1 In PASM mode, press the Menu button. 2 Press to highlight ISO Speed ,

then press the OK button.

3 Press to highlight an option, then press the OK button.

AUTO (default in P mode, not available in A, S, M modes)—sets an ISO speed (100-200) based on scene brightness. Ideal for general picture taking.

ISO 80/100 (ISO 80 is the default in A, S, M modes)—for daylight pictures in bright sun, when fine detail is needed. Ideal for portraits or nature scenes.

ISO 200—for cloudy, overcast days. Ideal when you need extra speed without sacrificing image quality.

ISO 400—for dusk or night pictures when flash is prohibited. Ideal for sporting events and excellent for indoor shots with or without flash.

ISO 800 (Good)—extends your shooting capabilities in low-light or fast-action when flash is prohibited. Picture quality is forced to the Good setting (see page 33).

4 Press the Menu button to exit the menu.

This setting remains until you change it or use Reset (see page 40) to return to the default setting.

Chapter 2

Setting Color Mode

Use Color Mode to control color tones and moods.

1 In any Still mode, press the Menu button. 2 Press to highlight Color Mode , then press the OK button.

3 Press to highlight an option, then

press the OK button.

Saturated Color (default)—gives a more vibrant look to all colors in your pictures.

Neutral Color—gives a more balanced and natural look to all colors in your pictures.

Black & White—for black and white pictures.

Sepia—for pictures with a reddish-brown, antique look.

The color change is displayed on the screen.

4 Press the Menu button to exit the menu.

This setting remains until you change the Mode dial or turn off the camera; or, if it was set while in PASM mode, until you use Reset (see page 40) to return to the default setting.

TIP: You can take pictures in color, then change them to black & white or sepia on your computer with Kodak EasyShare software. Click the Help button in the software for details.

Pictures taken in black & white or sepia cannot be changed to saturated or neutral color.

Chapter 2

Setting Exposure Metering in PASM Mode

Your camera uses matrix metering to set exposure values; it evaluates light levels in multiple locations within the scene to provide the best exposure for the main subject.

Use Exposure Metering to target specific areas of a scene for evaluation. NOTE: Exposure Metering is available in PASM mode only.

1 In PASM mode, press the Menu button. 2 Press to highlight Exposure Metering , then press the OK

button.

3 Press to highlight an option, then

press the OK button.

Multi-pattern (default)—evaluates

lighting conditions throughout the image

to give an optimum picture exposure.

Ideal for general picture taking.

Center-weight—evaluates the lighting

conditions of the subject centered in the

viewfinder. Ideal for backlit subjects.

Center-spot—similar to

Center-weighted, except the metering is

concentrated on a smaller area of the

subject centered in the viewfinder. Ideal

when you need an exact exposure of a

specific area in the picture.

4 Press the Menu button to exit the menu.

This setting remains until you change it or use Reset (see page 40) to return to the default setting.

Chapter 2

Setting Focus Zone in PASM Mode

If you do not get the composition and focus results you want by using framing marks (see page 23), use the Focus Zone feature to select a large or a concentrated area of focus.

NOTE: Focus Zone is available in PASM mode only.

1 In PASM mode, press the Menu button. 2 Press to highlight Focus Zone , then press the OK button.

3 Press to highlight an option, then

press the OK button.

Multi-zone (default)— evaluates 3 zones to give an even picture focus. Ideal for general picture taking.

Center zone—evaluates the small area centered in the viewfinder. Ideal when precise focus of a specific area in the picture is needed. The Focus framing marks stay in the center (see page 23).

4 Press the Menu button to exit the menu.

This setting remains until you change it or use Reset (see page 40) to return to the default setting.

Chapter 2

Setting Sharpness in PASM Mode

Use the Sharpness setting to highlight or blend the edges of the subject in your pictures.

NOTE: Sharpness is available in PASM mode only.

1 In PASM mode, press the Menu button. 2 Press to highlight Sharpness , then press the OK button.

3 Press to highlight an option, then

press the OK button.

Sharp—increases contrast on the edges

of the image. Ideal when you want to

improve the clarity of an image, or if you

later may want to crop the image.

Standard (default)—use when no

special effect is needed. Ideal for everyday

pictures.

Soft—softens the edges of the image.

Ideal for a "soft focus" effect.

4 Press the Menu button to exit the menu.

This setting remains until you change it or use Reset (see page 40) to return to the default setting.

Chapter 2

Resetting Manual Settings to Defaults

Reset is available in PASM mode only; it returns your manual settings to the original factory defaults.

Reset does not change settings for any mode except PASM.

1 In PASM mode, press the Menu button. 2 Move the joystick to highlight Reset , then press the OK button.

3 Move the joystick to highlight an

option, then press the OK button.

Continue—resets all PASM (manual) settings and returns you to the Menu screen.

Cancel (default)—returns you to the Menu screen without changing your manual settings.

4 Press the Menu button to exit the menu.

The settings that revert to the factory defaults:

Program mode Color Mode Orientation Sensor

Exposure comp. Exp. Metering Flash

0.0

White Balance Focus Zone

ISO Speed Date Stamp

See page 111 for a list of the original factory settings.

Chapter 2

Pre-tagging for Album Names

Use the Set Album (Still) feature to pre-select album names before you take pictures. Then, all the pictures you take are tagged with those album names.

First—On Your Computer

Use Kodak EasyShare software, V 3.0 or higher, to create album names on your computer, then copy up to 32 album names to the camera’s internal memory. See Kodak EasyShare software Help for details. (Formatting deletes the album names from internal memory.)

Second—On Your Camera

1 In any Still mode, press the Menu button. 2 Highlight Set Album (Still) , then

press the OK button.

3 Press to highlight an album name,

then press the OK button. Repeat to select more than one album.

Selected albums have a check mark.

4 To remove a selection, highlight an album

name and press the OK button. To remove all album selections, select Clear All.

Chapter 2

Highlight Exit, then press the OK button.

Your selections are saved. Your album selection is displayed on the screen. A plus (+) after the album name means more than one album is selected.

6 Press the Menu button to exit the menu.

This setting remains until you change it.

Third—Transfer to Your Computer

When you transfer the tagged pictures to your computer, the Kodak EasyShare software lets you search for your pictures by album name. See the Kodak EasyShare software Help for details.

Placing the Date on Pictures

Use the Date Stamp setting to imprint the date on your pictures.

1 Make sure the camera clock is set to the correct date (see page 6). 2 In any Still mode, press the Menu button. 3 Press to highlight Date Stamp , then press the OK button.

4 Press to highlight an option, then

press the OK button.

5 Press the Menu button to exit the menu.

The current date is printed in the bottom right corner of new pictures. This setting remains until you change it.

Chapter 2

Setting the Orientation Sensor

If you rotate the camera to take a picture (for example, a portrait shot), the Orientation Sensor reorients the picture so that it is displayed correct side up.

The Orientation Sensor is turned on as the default. You can turn it off so that pictures are displayed in their original orientation.

NOTE: When your subject is above or below you (such as pictures of an object

in the sky, on the ground, or when pointing down at small objects on a table), turn off the Orientation Sensor so that pictures are not rotated unnecessarily.

1 In any Still mode, press the Menu button. 2 Press to highlight Orientation Sensor , then press the OK

button.

3 Press to highlight On or Off, then

press the OK button.

4 Press the Menu button to exit the menu.

This setting remains until you change it.

3 Taking Videos

Use Video mode to take videos or to customize video-taking settings. Flash is not available in Video mode .

NOTE: You can set Optical Zoom before (but not during) video recording.

Taking a Video

1 Turn the Mode dial to Video .

A live image, camera status, and the recording time available appear on the EVF or LCD screen.

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 To begin recording, press the Shutter button

completely down and release within 2 seconds.

During recording, REC blinks on the screen and the elapsed time is displayed.

4 To stop recording, press the Shutter button again.

Recording also stops if the storage location is full. The time display turns red when the available time reaches 10 seconds. See page 114 for video storage capacities.

NOTE: If you prefer, press the Shutter button completely down and hold it for

more than 2 seconds to begin recording. To stop recording, release the Shutter button.

Chapter 3

Quickview—Reviewing the Video Just Taken

After you take a video, the EVF or LCD screen displays the first frame of the video for approximately 5 seconds. While the frame is displayed, you can:

! Play it: Press the OK button. Press

to adjust the volume. Press OK again to pause the video.

! Share it: Press the Share button to tag the

video for email or as a Favorite (see

page 63).

! Delete it: Press the Delete button while the

video and are displayed.

OK,

You can turn off the Quickview feature (see

page 68). When Quickview is turned off, the

video is not displayed after you take it.

Using the Optical Zoom

Use Optical Zoom to get up to 10X closer to your subject. When you turn on the camera, the lens is set to the Wide Angle position.

NOTE: You can change Optical Zoom before (but not during) video recording.

Wide Angl

Telephoto

1 Use the EVF or LCD screen to frame your

subject.

2 Push the Zoom button toward T

(Telephoto) to zoom in. Push toward W (Wide Angle) to zoom out.

The screen displays the zoomed image.

3 Press the Shutter button to take the video.

Chapter 3

Changing Optional Video Settings

In Video mode, press the Menu button to access optional video-taking settings.

Image Storage (page 12)

Continuous AF (page 47)

Video Length (page 48)

Set Album (Video) (page 49)

Setup Menu (page 67)

Eliminate Camera Noise During Recording

Turn off Continuous AF (auto focus) to prevent recording camera noise during video capture. When you turn off Continuous AF, you may notice a narrower area of focus or depth of field, especially if you zoomed to a telephoto position before recording.

1 Turn the Mode dial to Video , then press

the Menu button.

2 Highlight the Continuous AF menu ,

then press the OK button.

3 Highlight Off, then press the OK button. (On

is the default.)

4 Press the Menu button to turn off the menu

screen.

This setting remains until you change it, change the Mode dial, or turn off the camera.

Chapter 3

Setting Video Length

You can specify a time limit for your videos. The Video Length setting is useful if you wish to conserve space in the camera’s internal memory or on a card, or if you want all of your videos to be the same length.

1 Turn the Mode dial to Video , then press

the Menu button.

2 Highlight the Video Length menu ,

then press the OK button.

3 Highlight the setting you want to use.

Unlimited (default)—camera records until you stop recording, or until the current storage location is full.

5, 15, or 30 Seconds—camera records for the specified time, or until the current storage location is full.

4 Press the OK button. 5 Press the Menu button to turn off the menu screen.

This setting remains until you change it.

NOTE: If the current storage location does not have adequate space, some

video length options are not displayed. (See page 114 for video storage capacities.)

Chapter 3

Pre-tagging for Album Names

Use the Set Album (Video) feature to pre-select album names before you take videos. Then, all the videos you take are tagged with those album names.

First—On Your Computer

Second—On Your Camera

1 In Video mode, press the Menu button. 2 Highlight Set Album (Video) , then

press the OK button.

3 Press to highlight an album name,

then press the OK button. Repeat to select more than one album.

Selected albums have a check mark.

4 To remove a selection, highlight an album name and press the OK button.

To remove all album selections, select Clear All.

5 Highlight Exit, then press the OK button.

Your selections are saved. The album selection is displayed on the screen. A plus (+) after the album name means more than one album is selected.

6 Press the Menu button to exit the menu.

This setting remains until you change it.

Third—Transfer to Your Computer

When you transfer the tagged pictures to your computer, the Kodak EasyShare software lets you search for your pictures by album name. See the Kodak EasyShare software Help for details.

Chapter 3

Putting Yourself in the Video

The Self Timer creates a 10-second delay between the time you press the Shutter button and the time video recording begins.

1 Turn the Mode dial to Video , then press

Self Timer button

Self

Timer

light

! The Self Timer light blinks slowly for 8 seconds (then quickly for 2

seconds) before the video begins recording. It stays on while recording.

! The Self Timer turns off after you take the video or if you change

modes.

! To cancel the Self Timer countdown before the video is taken, press the

Self Timer button. (The Self Timer setting remains active.)

! To turn off the Self Timer, press the Self Timer button twice.

TIP: Want to be in the video without filming yourself walking in and out of the scene? Use the Self Timer and Video Length (see page 48) features.

the Self Timer button.

The Self Timer icon appears in the status area and blinks during the timer countdown.

2 Place the camera on a flat surface or use a

tripod.

3 Compose the scene. Press the Shutter

button completely down and release it. Move so that you are in the scene.

4 To stop recording, press the Shutter button

again.

4 Reviewing Pictures and

Videos

Remember, take a picture anytime—even in Review mode. Press the Shutter button half-way and release it. Take a picture as usual. Press the Review button again to return to Review mode.

Press the Review button to view and work with your pictures and videos.

Viewing Single Pictures and Videos

1 Press the Review button.

review

shar

NOTE: To save battery power while reviewing your images, place your camera in the optional Kodak EasyShare camera dock 6000 (see page 87). Or purchase a Kodak 5-volt AC adapter at a dealer of Kodak products or visit

www.kodak.com/go/dx6490accessories.

The EVF or LCD screen displays the last picture or video taken.

The icons displayed with each picture indicate the applied features. See page 10. To view more information about the picture or video, see page 10 or page 60.

2 Press the Share button to tag your pictures

for print, email, or Favorites (see page 63).

3 Press to scroll backward or forward

through pictures and videos. For fast scrolling, press and hold .

4 Press the Review button to exit Review.

Chapter 4

Playing a Video

1 Press the Review button. 2 Press to locate a video (or highlight

one in multiple view).

3 To play or pause a video, press the OK

button.

NOTE: You can also press the Menu button,

highlight , then press the OK button.

4 To adjust the volume, press during playback. 5 To rewind a video, press during playback. To replay the video, press the

OK button.

6 To go to the previous or next picture or video, press .

Viewing Multiple Pictures and Videos

1 Press the Review button. 2 Press .

NOTE: You can also press the Menu button,

highlight , then press the OK button.

Thumbnails of nine pictures and videos

review

3 Press to display the previous or next row of thumbnails. 4 Press to scroll through the thumbnails one at a time.

The selected picture is highlighted in yellow.

5 Press the OK button to display a single view of the selected picture.

are displayed at once.

Chapter 4

Deleting Pictures and Videos

1 Press the Review button. 2 Press to locate a picture or video (or highlight one in multiple

view), then press the Delete button.

3 Press to highlight an option, then

press the OK button: PICTURE or VIDEO—deletes the

review

delete

5 To exit delete, highlight EXIT then press the OK button; or just press the

Delete button again.

NOTE: You cannot delete protected pictures and videos. Remove protection

before deleting (see page 55).

displayed picture or video.

EXIT—exits the Delete screen. ALL—deletes all pictures and videos from

your current storage location.

4 To delete other pictures and videos, press

Chapter 4

Changing Optional Review Settings

In Review mode, press the Menu button to access optional review settings.

Magnify (pictures)(page 54) Play (videos) (page 52)

Share (page 63) Video Date Display

Album (page 56) Multi-up (page 52)

Protect (page 55) Picture/Video

Image Storage (page 12) Setup Menu (page 67)

Slide Show (page 57)

Copy (page 59)

(page 60)

Information (page 60)

Magnifying Pictures

1 Press the Review button, then locate a picture.

2 To magnify at 2X, press the OK button. To

magnify at 4X, press the OK button again.

NOTE: You can also press the Menu button,

highlight , then press the OK button.

The picture is magnified. The magnification value is displayed.

3 Press to see different parts of the picture. 4 Press the OK button to redisplay the picture at the 1X (original) size. 5 Press to locate a different picture, or press the Review button to exit

Review mode.

Chapter 4

Protecting Pictures and Videos From Deletion

1 Press the Review button, then press to locate the picture or video to

protect.

2 Press the Menu button.

Protect icon

CAUTION:

Formatting internal memory or SD/MMC card deletes protected pictures and videos.

3 Press to highlight Protect , then

press the OK button.

The picture or video is protected and cannot be deleted. The Protect icon appears with the protected picture or video.

4 To remove protection, press the OK button

again.

5 Press the Menu button to exit the menu.

Chapter 4

Tagging Pictures/Videos for Albums

Use the Album feature in Review mode to tag the pictures and videos in your camera with album names.

First—On Your Computer

Use Kodak EasyShare software, V 3.0 or higher, to create album names on your computer, then copy up to 32 album names to the camera’s internal memory. See Kodak EasyShare software Help for details.

Second—On Your Camera

1 Press the Review button. 2 Press to locate a picture, then press

the Menu button.

3 Highlight Album , then press OK. 4 Press to highlight an

album folder, then press OK.

To add other pictures to the same album, press to scroll through the pictures. When the picture you want is displayed, press OK.

To add the pictures to more than one album, repeat step 4 for each album.

The album name appears with the picture. A plus (+) after the album name means the picture was added to more than one album.

5 To remove a selection, highlight an album name and press the OK button.

To remove all album selections, select Clear All.

6 To save your selections, highlight Exit, then press the OK button. 7 Press the Menu button to return to Review mode.

Third—Transfer to Your Computer

When you transfer the tagged pictures and videos to your computer, the Kodak EasyShare software opens and categorizes your pictures and videos in the appropriate album folder. See Kodak EasyShare software Help for details.

Chapter 4

Running a Slide Show

Use the Slide Show to display your pictures and videos on the EVF or LCD screen. To run a slide show on a television, see page 58. To save battery power, use an optional Kodak 5-volt AC adapter (see page 88).

Starting the Slide Show

1 Press the Review button, then press the Menu button. 2 Press to highlight Slide Show , then press the OK button.

3 Press to highlight Begin Show, then

press the OK button.

Each picture and video are displayed once, starting with the last one taken. Then the camera returns to the Menu screen.

4 To cancel a Slide Show in progress, press

the OK button.

5 To exit the Slide Show screen, press

to highlight Exit, then press the OK button.

Changing the Slide Show Display Interval

The default interval setting displays each picture for 5 seconds. You can increase the display interval to up to 60 seconds.

1 On the Slide Show menu, press to

highlight Interval, then press the OK button.

2 Select a display interval.

To scroll through the seconds quickly, press and hold .

3 Press the OK button.

The interval setting remains until you change it.

Chapter 4

Running a Continuous Slide Show Loop

When you turn on Loop, the slide show is continuously repeated.

1 On the Slide Show menu, press to

highlight Loop, then press the OK button.

2 Press to highlight On, then press the

OK button.

When you start a slide show, it repeats until you cancel it by pressing the OK button or until battery power is exhausted. The Loop setting remains until you change it.

Displaying Pictures/Videos on a Television

You can display pictures and videos on a television, computer monitor, or any device equipped with a video input. (Image quality on a television screen may not be as good as on a computer monitor or when printed.)

NOTE: Make sure the Video Out setting is correct (see page 71).

1 Connect the audio/video cable (included)

from the camera A/V out port to the television video-in port (yellow) and audio-in port (white). Refer to your television user’s guide for details.

The camera screen turns off; the television screen acts as the camera

Audio/video cable

NOTE: The slide show stops if you connect or disconnect the cable while the

slide show is running.

A/V out

display.

2 Review pictures and videos on the television

screen.

Chapter 4

Copying Pictures and Videos

You can copy pictures and videos from a card to internal memory or from internal memory to a card.

Before you copy, make sure that:

! A card is inserted in the camera. ! The camera’s picture storage location is set to the location from which you

are copying. See Choosing Internal Memory or SD/MMC Card, page 12.

Copy pictures or videos:

1 Press the Review button, then press the Menu button. 2 Press to highlight Copy , then press the OK button.

3 Press to highlight an option:

PICTURE or VIDEO—copies the current picture or video.

EXIT—returns to the Review menu. ALL—copies all pictures and videos from

your selected storage location to the other location.

4 Press the OK button.

A progress bar monitors the copy process until complete. (For information on picture numbering, see page 115.)

NOTE:

! Pictures and videos are copied, not moved. To remove pictures and videos

from the original location after they are copied, delete them (see page 53).

! Tags that you applied for print, email, and Favorites are not copied.

Protection settings are not copied. To apply protection to a picture or video, see page 55.

! Album name tags are copied with the pictures.

Chapter 4

Displaying Video Date

To display the capture date and time of your videos:

1 Press the Review button, then press the Menu button. 2 Press to highlight Video Date Display , then press the OK button.

3 Press to highlight an option, then

press the OK button.

4 Press the Menu button to exit the menu.

The capture date and time appear on the video Review screen before (but not during) video playback. This setting remains until you change it.

Viewing Picture/Video Information

1 Press the Review button, then press the Menu button.

2 Press to highlight Picture or Video

Info , then press the OK button.

Information about the picture or video is displayed.

3 To view information on the next or previous

picture or video, press . Press the Menu button to exit the menu.

Info displayed:

File name Date taken Time taken Quality Flash on/off

Aperture Shutter speed Exp. comp. White balance ISO speed

For other ways of viewing picture information, see page 10.

Chapter 4

Protecting the Lens During Review

You can turn the camera on and review your pictures and videos without extending the lens.

1 Press and hold the Review button (until the

mode dial light goes on, about 1 second) while rotating the Mode dial to any capture position.

The camera turns on and enters Review-only mode. The lens does not extend.

2 To exit the Review-only mode and enter normal camera operation:

! Press the Review button again, or; ! Press the Shutter button half-way down.

The camera enters the selected mode. The camera is ready to take pictures when the lens has moved to the wide angle position.

5 Sharing Pictures and Videos

The Share button lets you “tag” your pictures and videos. When they are transferred to your computer, you can share:

Tagged Pictures Tagged Videos

! By print ! By email ! As Favorites, for easy organization on

your computer

! By email ! As Favorites

Print (page 64)

Email (page 65)

Favorite (page 66)

When Can I Tag My Pictures and Videos?

Press the Share button anytime the camera is on. The camera enters Review mode and the Share menu is displayed. Tag your pictures or videos as described in this chapter, then press the Review button to return to the previous mode or activity.

In Quickview—press the Share button just after you take a picture or video. Tag your pictures or videos as described in this chapter, then press the Share button to return to Capture mode. In burst, only the last picture is tagged.

NOTE: Tags remain until removed. If a tagged picture or video is copied, the tag

is not copied.

Chapter 5

Tagging Pictures for Printing

OK,

4 Optional: You can quickly tag other pictures. Press to locate a

picture. The displayed print quantity is applied when you press to go to the next picture; or press to change the quantity. Change the quantity to zero if you do not want to tag that picture. Repeat this step until the desired print quantity is applied to the pictures.

5 Press the OK button. Then press the Share button to exit the menu.

* To tag all pictures in the storage location, highlight Print All , press the OK button, then indicate the number of copies as described above. To remove the print tagging for all pictures in the storage location, highlight Cancel Prints, then press the OK button. Print All and Cancel Prints is not available in Quickview.

Printing Tagged Pictures

Dock your camera to the optional Kodak EasyShare printer dock 6000 and print tagged pictures directly—without a computer. See page 80.

When you transfer the tagged pictures to your computer, the Kodak EasyShare software print screen opens. For details, click the Help button in the Kodak EasyShare software.

1 Press the Share button. Press to

locate a picture.

2 Highlight Print , then press the OK

button.*

3 Press to select the number of copies

(0-99). Zero removes the tag for that picture.

The Print icon appears in the status area. The default quantity is one. (To change the default, see page 68.)

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Tagging Pictures and Videos for Emailing

First—On Your Computer

Use Kodak EasyShare software to create an email address book on your computer. Then, copy up to 32 email addresses to the camera’s internal memory.

Second—Tag On Your Camera

1 Press the Share button. Press to

locate a picture.

2 Highlight Email , then press the OK

button.

3 Press to highlight an email address,

then press the OK button.

To tag other pictures with the same address, press to scroll through the pictures. When the picture you want is displayed, press OK.

To send the pictures to more than one address, repeat step 3 for each address.

Selected addresses are checked.

4 To remove a selection, highlight a checked address and press the OK

button. To remove all email selections, highlight Clear All.

5 Press to highlight Exit, then press the OK button.

Your selections are saved. The email icon appears in the status area.

6 Press the Share button to exit the menu.

Third—Transfer and Email

When you transfer the tagged pictures and videos to your computer, the Kodak EasyShare software email screen opens and lets you send the pictures and videos to the addresses you specified. For details, click the Help button in the Kodak EasyShare software.

Chapter 5

Tagging Pictures and Videos as Favorites

1 Press the Share button. Press to

locate a picture.

2 Press to highlight Favorite , then

press the OK button.

The Favorite icon appears in the status area.

3 To remove the tag, press the OK button

again.

4 Press the Share button to exit the menu.

Using Favorites On Your Computer

When you transfer Favorite pictures and videos to your computer, you can use Kodak EasyShare software to retrieve, organize, and label them by subject, date, event, or any category you choose.

Need Help?

Click the Help button in the Kodak EasyShare software for details on creating address books, and printing, emailing, and organizing tagged pictures on your computer.

6 Customizing Your Camera

Settings

To Access Setup Mode/Menus

Use Setup to customize camera settings according to your preferences.

1 In any mode (including Review), press the Menu button. Setup is the last

menu option on the menu screens.

2 Press to highlight Setup , then press the OK button.

Setup Menus

Return to previous menu (page 68)

Default Print Quantity (page 68)

Quickview (page 68) Language (page 71)

Advanced Digital Zoom (page 69)

Shutter Sound (page 70) About (page 73)

Mode Description (page 70)

Date & Time Set (page 6)

Video Out (page 71)

Format (page 72)

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Returning to the Previous Menu

! In the Setup menu, highlight Return ,

then press the OK button.

You are returned to the menu screen from which you entered Setup.

Changing the Default Print Quantity

The Default Print Quantity setting determines the value that is displayed on the Share Print screen (see page 64). The default value is 1.

1 Press the Menu button. 2 Press to highlight Setup , then press the OK button.

3 Press to highlight Default Print

Quantity , then press the OK button.

4 Press to select the new default

quantity, then press the OK button.

5 Press the Menu button to exit the menu.

This setting remains until you change it.

Turning Off Quickview

After you take a picture or video, Quickview displays it on the camera screen for approximately 5 seconds (see page 24 and page 46). To save battery power, turn off Quickview.

1 Press the Menu button. 2 Press to highlight Setup , then press the OK button.

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Press to highlight Quickview , then press the OK button.

4 Press to highlight Off, then press the

OK button.

5 Press the Menu button to exit the menu.

The picture is not displayed on the camera screen after you take it. To see the picture or video, press the Review button. This setting remains until you change it.

Changing Advanced Digital Zoom

1 Press the Menu button. 2 Press to highlight Setup , then press the OK button.

3 Press to highlight Advanced Digital

Zoom , then press the OK button.

4 Press to highlight an option:

Continuous—digital zoom automatically turns on after the Telephoto button is pressed to the optical zoom limit and held.

Pause (default)—digital zoom turns on after the Telephoto button is pressed to the optical zoom limit, released, then is pressed again.

None—disables digital zoom. The digital zoom portion of the zoom indicator is not displayed.

5 Press the Menu button to exit the menu.

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Turning Off the Shutter Sound

1 Press the Menu button. 2 Press to highlight Setup , then press the OK button. 3 Press to highlight Shutter Sound , then press the OK button.

4 Press to highlight Off, then press the

OK button.

No sound plays when a picture is taken.

5 Press the Menu button to exit the menu.

This setting remains until you change it.

Turning Off the Mode Description

When you turn on the camera or rotate the Mode dial to change modes, the name and a short description of the mode chosen is displayed on the screen. Use the Mode Description feature to turn off the mode description display.

1 Press the Menu button. 2 Press to highlight Setup , then press the OK button. 3 Press to highlight Mode Description , then press the OK button.

4 Press to highlight Off, then press the

OK button.

The mode name and description are not displayed on the screen when you change modes.

5 Press the Menu button to exit the menu.

This setting remains until you change it.

Chapter 6

Setting Video Out

Video Out is a regional setting that lets you successfully connect to a television or other external device (see page 58).

1 Press the Menu button. 2 Press to highlight Setup , then press the OK button. 3 Press to highlight Video Out , then press the OK button.

4 Press to highlight an option:

NTSC (default)—used in most countries except those in Europe and China. North America and Japan use NTSC.

PAL—used in Europe and China.

5 Press the OK button to accept the change. 6 Press the Menu button to exit the menu.

This setting remains until you change it.

Selecting a Language

You can display menus and screen messages in different languages.

1 Press the Menu button. 2 Press to highlight Setup , then press the OK button. 3 Press to highlight Language , then press the OK button.

4 Highlight an option, then press the OK

button.

5 Press the Menu button to exit the menu.

Text is displayed in the selected language. This setting remains until you change it.

Chapter 6

Formatting Internal Memory or Card

CAUTION:

Formatting erases all pictures and videos, including those that are protected. Removing a card during formatting may damage the card.

1 Press the Menu button. 2 Press to highlight Setup , then press the OK button. 3 Press to highlight Format , then press the OK button.

4 Press to highlight an option:

MEMORY CARD—deletes everything on the card; formats the card.

CANCEL (default)—exits without making a change.

INTERNAL MEMORY—deletes everything in internal memory including email addresses and album names; formats the internal memory.

5 Press the OK button. 6 Highlight Continue Format, then press the OK button.

When the formatting is complete, the Setup menu appears.

7 Press the Menu button to exit the Setup menu.

Chapter 6

Viewing Camera Information

1 Press the Menu button. 2 Press to highlight Setup , then press the OK button. 3 Press to highlight About , then press the OK button.

The camera model and the current firmware version appear.

4 Press the OK button again to return to the Menu screen. 5 Press the Menu button to exit the menu.

7 Installing the Software

This product was designed and manufactured to existing industry standards as of this product’s release date. Future hardware and operating systems may or may not support this Kodak product. Please contact your hardware or operating system manufacturer or retailer if you encounter compatibility problems between this product and future hardware products or operating systems.

NOTE: Computers with Windows 2000, Windows XP Pro, or Mac OS X

operating systems need administrator privileges to install the software. See your computer user’s guide.

Windows OS-based System Requirements

! Personal computer running Windows 98, 98SE, ME, 2000, or XP operating

systems

! 233 MHz processor or greater (300 MHz recommended for Windows

2000 and XP operating systems)

! 64 MB of available RAM (128 MB recommended) ! 100 MB of available hard disk space ! CD-ROM drive ! Built-in USB port ! Color monitor with a minimum resolution of 800 x 600 pixels; High Color

(16-bit) or True Color (24-bit) recommended

! Internet access for online printing and emailing

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Mac OS X System Requirements

! Macintosh computer with a G3 or G4 processor ! Mac OS 10.1.2, minimum ! 128 MB of available RAM ! 200 MB of available hard disk space ! CD-ROM drive ! Built-in USB port ! Color monitor with a minimum resolution of 800 x 600 pixels; thousands

or millions of colors recommended

! Internet access for online printing and emailing

Mac OS 8.6 and 9.x System Requirements

! PowerPC-based Macintosh computer ! Mac OS 8.6 or 9.x ! 64 MB of available RAM ! 200 MB of available hard disk space ! CD-ROM drive ! Built-in USB port ! Color monitor with a minimum resolution of 800 x 600 pixels; thousands

or millions of colors recommended

! Internet access for online printing and emailing

NOTE: Mac OS 8.6 and 9.x do not support the Share button functions.

Mac OS X is recommended for full functionality.

Chapter 7

Install the Software

For information on the software applications included on the Kodak EasyShare software CD, click the Help button in the Kodak EasyShare software.

CAUTION:

Install the software from the Kodak EasyShare software CD before connecting the camera or optional camera dock to the computer. Failure to do so may cause the software to load incorrectly.

1 Before you begin, close all software

applications that are open on your computer (including anti-virus software).

2 Place the Kodak EasyShare software CD into

the CD-ROM drive.

3 Load the software:

Windows OS-based computer—if the install window does not appear, choose Run from the Start menu and type d:\setup.exe where d is the drive letter that contains the CD.

Mac OS 8.6 or 9.x—on the install window, click Continue.

Mac OS X—double-click the CD icon on the desktop, then click the Install icon.

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Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software.

! Windows OS-based computers—select Complete to automatically

install all applications. Select Custom to choose the applications you wish to install.

! Mac OS 8.6 or 9.x—select Easy to automatically install the most

commonly used applications.

! Mac OS X—follow the on-screen instructions.

NOTE: When prompted, take a few minutes to electronically register your

camera and software. This lets you receive information regarding software updates and registers some of the products included with the camera. You must be connected to your Internet service provider to register electronically.

To register later, visit www.kodak.com/go/register.

5 If prompted, restart the computer. If you turned off anti-virus software,

turn it back on. See the anti-virus software manual for details.

8 Connecting Camera to

Computer

CAUTION:

Install Kodak EasyShare software before connecting the camera or optional dock to the computer. Failure to do so may cause the software to load incorrectly.

You can transfer pictures and videos from the camera to the computer using:

! The (included) USB cable. ! The (optional) Kodak EasyShare camera dock 6000. See page 83 for

connecting with the camera dock.

! The (optional) Kodak EasyShare printer dock 6000. Purchase these and

other accessories at a dealer of Kodak products or visit

www.kodak.com/go/dx6490accessories.

Transferring Pictures With the USB Cable

1 Turn off the camera. 2 Plug the labeled end of the USB cable

into the labeled USB port on your computer. See your computer user’s guide for details.

3 Plug the other end of the USB cable into the

labeled USB port on the camera.

4 Turn on the camera.

Kodak EasyShare software opens on your computer. The software prompts you through the transfer process.

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NOTE: Visit www.kodak.com/go/howto for an online tutorial on connecting.

You can also use a Kodak multi-card reader or Kodak 6-in-1 card reader to transfer your pictures.

Printing Pictures from Your Computer

For details on printing pictures from your computer, click the Help button in the Kodak EasyShare software.

Ordering Prints Online

Kodak EasyShare print service (provided by Ofoto, Inc. www.ofoto.com) is one of the many online print services offered in the Kodak EasyShare software. You can easily:

! Upload your pictures. ! Edit, enhance, and add borders to your pictures. ! Store pictures, and share them with family and friends. ! Order high-quality prints, photo greeting cards, frames, calendars, and

albums—and have them delivered to your door.

Printing From an Optional SD/MMC Card

! Automatically print tagged pictures when you insert your card into a printer

with an SD/MMC slot. See your printer user’s guide for details.

! Make prints at an SD/MMC-capable Kodak picture maker. (Contact a

location prior to visiting. See www.kodak.com/go/picturemaker.)

! Take the card to your local photo retailer for professional printing.

Print With or Without a Computer

Dock your camera to the Kodak EasyShare printer dock 6000 and print directly—without using a computer. Purchase this and other accessories at a dealer of Kodak products or visit www.kodak.com/go/dx6490accessories.

9 Using the Camera Dock

6000

The Kodak EasyShare camera dock 6000:

! Makes it easy to transfer pictures and videos to the computer. ! Charges the Kodak EasyShare Li-Ion rechargeable battery (included with

your camera).

! Supplies power to the camera.

You can purchase a camera dock at a dealer of Kodak products or visit

www.kodak.com/go/dx6490accessories.

Camera Dock 6000 Package Contents

*Important Note about the Ni-MH Battery

Do not use the Ni-MH rechargeable battery pack in your DX6490 zoom digital camera. It is compatible with other Kodak EasyShare digital cameras, but not the DX6490. Instead, use the Li-Ion rechargeable battery that came with your camera (see page 4). It is rechargeable with the camera dock 6000.

NOTE: If your camera is packaged with a camera dock 6000, the Ni-MH battery

pack is not included.

1 Camera dock 6000 2 5-volt AC adapter

Your AC adapter may differ from the one pictured.

3 Kodak EasyShare Ni-MH rechargeable

battery pack *

4 Quick Start Guide (not shown)

Chapter 9

Installing the Custom Camera Insert

A universal insert is pre-installed in the camera dock. It allows all Kodak EasyShare CX/DX6000 series and LS600 series cameras to use the camera dock.

A custom insert* is included with your camera. It provides a perfect fit for your Kodak EasyShare DX6490 zoom digital camera.

Remove the Universal Insert

1 Place your thumbs against the front of the

universal insert. Press in and lift.

2 Lift the side edge of the insert, then remove

the insert from the dock.

3 Save the universal insert as a spare.

Install the Custom Insert

Cutout

1 Position the custom insert so the cutout

lines up with the camera dock connector.

2 Fit the insert into the groove in the dock.

Snap it into place.

Connector

* If your camera is packaged with a camera dock 6000, the custom insert is pre-installed in the camera dock, and the universal insert is not included.

Chapter 9

Connecting the Camera Dock 6000

After the Kodak EasyShare software is loaded (see page 77), connect the camera dock to your computer and to a power outlet. You need:

! The USB cable included with your camera ! The 5-volt AC adapter included with the camera dock

IMPORTANT: Make sure your camera is NOT in the camera dock

Leave the camera dock connected so it’s always ready to charge the camera battery and transfer pictures and videos.

when you are connecting to power an d the computer.

1 Plug the labeled end of the USB cable

into the labeled USB port on your computer. See your computer user’s guide for details.

2 Plug the other end of the USB cable into the

square USB connector on the back of the camera dock.

3 Plug the AC adapter into the round power

connector on the back of the camera dock and into a power outlet.

Your AC adapter may differ from the one pictured or may have additional plugs. Use the plug that accommodates your type of power outlet.

CAUTION:

Use only the 5-volt AC adapter included with the camera dock 6000. Other adapters may cause damage to your camera, camera dock, or AC adapter.

Chapter 9

Docking the Camera

To charge the battery or to transfer pictures and videos from the camera to the computer:

Alignment Pins

Connector

Charging

Transfer

light

1 Flip down the camera dock foot (optional).

The camera dock now sits at the proper angle for viewing the LCD screen.

2 Turn off the camera.

NOTE: Make sure you have the USB cable

Foot

plugged into the dock, not the camera.

3 With the LCD screen facing forward, match

the connector and alignment pins on the camera dock to the camera. Push down until the camera is securely seated.

The Transfer light glows green when the camera is seated.

If a rechargeable battery is in the camera, the first battery charging light glows green.

lights

The camera is now powered by the camera dock instead of the camera battery.

Chapter 9

Charging the Battery

1 Make sure the Kodak EasyShare Li-Ion

rechargeable battery is installed in the camera (see page 4). The battery requires

Chargin lights

If the battery requires charging, charging begins after a brief battery check.

! Full charging takes about 3 hours. ! Charging stops if you turn on the camera. If the camera is left in the camera

dock with the power on, charging resumes when the camera enters auto power-off (see page 116).

! Charging is suspended during picture transfer.

Charging Lights Status

Charging Lights Cause

Green lights

1 light: Camera is properly docked. Battery is either being checked or is less than half charged.

2 lights: Battery is more than half charged. 3 lights: Battery is fully charged.

Red light (blinking)

No lights Camera is not properly docked.

Battery is not properly installed (see page 4). Battery or connector pin is damaged. Camera and battery have been exposed to extreme

temperatures. Slowly return to room temperature.

AC adapter is not connected. Rechargeable battery is not installed (see page 4).

charging before first use.

2 Turn off the camera and place it in the

camera dock (see page 84).

Chapter 9

Transferring Pictures With the Dock

After the Kodak EasyShare software is loaded on your computer (see page 77), you can transfer pictures and videos from your camera to your computer.

1 Turn off the camera and place it in the

camera dock.

2 Push the Transfer button.

The Transfer light blinks green while the pictures and videos are transferring.

Transfer button

Transfer light

NOTE: After transferring, the camera dock resumes charging as necessary.

Transfer Light Status

Light Cause

Steady The camera is properly seated in the camera dock. The camera

Blinking Pictures are being transferred to the computer. Off The camera is not seated in the camera dock (see page 84).

dock is connected to AC power and to a computer via the USB cable.

The camera dock is not plugged into AC power (see page 83). The USB cable is not connected (see page 83).

Messages about the transfer status appear on the LCD screen. Kodak EasyShare software automatically opens on your computer.

Need Help Using the Software?

For details on transferring, organizing, printing, emailing, and editing your pictures, click the Help button in the Kodak EasyShare software screens.

Chapter 9

Reviewing Pictures and Videos

When the camera is in the dock, the camera is powered by the dock, not the camera batteries. Save battery power by using the dock to review pictures and videos on the LCD screen.

review

button

1 Turn on the camera and place it in the

camera dock.

2 Press the Review button to display the last

picture or video taken. See Chapter 4,

Reviewing Pictures and Videos, for details.

You can perform any camera function with the camera in the dock (ex., run a slide show, check or change settings).

Troubleshooting—Camera Dock 6000

Problem Cause Solution

Pictures are not transferred to the computer

AC adapter or USB cable is not securely connected.

Software is not installed.

Too many applications running on computer.

Camera was removed from the camera dock during picture transfer.

Transfer button was not pressed.

Check the connections (see

page 83).

Install the software (see page 77).

Close all software applications and try again.

Replace the camera on the camera dock and press the Transfer button.

Press the Transfer button.

Chapter 9

Camera Dock 6000 Specifications

Specifications—Kodak EasyShare camera dock 6000

Communication with computer

Dimensions (without insert)

Indicator lights Transfer light Indicates connection/transfer

Input voltage 5 ±0.25 V DC Power DC input AC adapter (included with camera

USB Cable (included with Kodak EasyShare

Width Depth Height Weight

Charging lights Indicate charging status and error

cameras)

6.1 in. (155 mm)

3.7 in. (94.5 mm)

1.2 in.(31 mm)

6.0 oz (170 g)

conditions

dock)

Using the AC Adapter to Power the Camera

You can use the 5-volt AC adapter that came with the Kodak EasyShare camera dock 6000 to power the camera. The adapter cannot charge the battery.

1 Connect the AC adapter to the DC-In port. 2 Connect the other end of the AC adapter to

an electrical outlet. Purchase batteries and AC adapters at a

DC-In

dealer of Kodak products or visit

www.kodak.com/go/dx6490accessories.

Kodak DX6490 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Table of Contents

1 Getting Started

Install Software First

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Package Contents

Charging the Battery

Loading the Battery

Attaching the Neck Strap and Lens Cap

Turning On the Camera

Setting the Date and Time

Setting the Date & Time, First Time

Setting the Date & Time, Anytime

Changing the Display, EVF or LCD

EVF Timeout—15 Seconds

LCD Screen Timeout—1 Minute

Checking Camera and Picture Status

Capture Modes

Capture Modes—Shutter Pressed Half-way

Review Mode—Picture Information

More Picture Information

Inserting an SD/MMC Card

Choosing Internal Memory or SD/MMC Card

Managing Your Storage Location Setting

Checking Your Storage Setting

Checking a Picture or Video’s Location

Important Battery Information

Battery Replacement Types/Battery Life

Extending Battery Life

Battery Safety and Handling

2 Taking Pictures

Take a Picture

Picture-Taking Modes

PASM Mode

PASM Screen Options

Settings Apply Only in PASM Mode

Shooting Close-Up and Landscape Pictures

Close-Up Pictures

Landscape Pictures

Using the Auto Focus Framing Marks

Quickview—Reviewing the Picture Just Taken

Using the Optical Zoom

Using the Advanced Digital Zoom

Using the Flip-up Flash

Changing the Flash Settings

Flash Icon Behavior

Flash Settings In Each Mode

Using an External Flash Unit

Putting Yourself in the Picture

Taking a Burst Series of Pictures

Turn On Burst

Take the Pictures

Changing Optional Settings

Setting Picture Quality

Setting White Balance in PASM Mode

Setting ISO Speed in PASM Mode

Setting Color Mode

Setting Exposure Metering in PASM Mode

Setting Focus Zone in PASM Mode

Setting Sharpness in PASM Mode

Resetting Manual Settings to Defaults

First—On Your Computer

Second—On Your Camera

Third—Transfer to Your Computer

Placing the Date on Pictures

Setting the Orientation Sensor

3 Taking Videos

Taking a Video

Quickview—Reviewing the Video Just Taken

Using the Optical Zoom

Changing Optional Video Settings

Eliminate Camera Noise During Recording

Setting Video Length

First—On Your Computer

Second—On Your Camera

Third—Transfer to Your Computer

Putting Yourself in the Video