Kodak EasyShare DX3215 Zoom User Guide
KODAK EASYSHARE DX3215
Zoom Digital Camera
User’s Guide
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Eastman Kodak Company
343 State Street
Rochester, New York 14650
© Eastman Kodak Company, 2001
Kodak, EasyShare, and Ektanar are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company.
P/N 6B5490
Back View
Product Over view
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1 Power button
2 Ready light
3 Viewfinder
4 LCD screen
5 Flash button
6 Select button
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8 Wrist strap post
9 Mode selector
10 4-way arrow button
11 Zoom (Telephoto/Wide Angle) button
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2 Shutter button
3 MMC/SD card door
4 Video out port
Bottom View
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2 Tripod mount socket
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Table of Contents
1 Getting Started ...................................................................1
What Can I Do With My Camera?............................................1
What Can I Do With My Digital Pictures?............................1
Camera Package Contents .....................................................2
Attaching the Wrist Strap.................................................... 3
Loading the Battery................................................................. 3
Turning the Camera On and Off ............................................ 4
Checking the Battery Level....................................................5
Automatic Powerdown Saves Batteries ...........................6
Checking Camera Status.........................................................7
Status Bar Icons .................................................................7
Inserting an Optional MMC/SD Card .................................. 8
Choosing Internal or Removable Memory..........................10
Checking Your Picture’s Location..................................10
2 Taking Pictures ..................................................................11
Taking a Picture.........................................................................11
Previewing Your Picture on the LCD ................................... 12
Displaying the Picture Just Taken......................................13
Using the Flash.........................................................................14
Using the Zoom.........................................................................15
Other Picture-Taking Settings ............................................16
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3 Reviewing Your Pictures .................................................17
Viewing Pictures on the LCD..................................................17
Deleting Pictures .....................................................................18
Selecting Pictures for Printing............................................18
Creating a Print Order......................................................18
Resolution and Print Sizes .............................................19
Running a Slide Show.............................................................20
Starting the Slide Show.................................................20
Other Review Settings ..........................................................20
4 Customizing Your Camera Settings ...........................21
Setup Options...........................................................................21
Capture Options...................................................................... 22
Setting Image Quality ..................................................... 22
Setting Macro....................................................................22
Turning QuickView On or Off ...........................................22
Review Options.........................................................................23
Starting a Selectable-Interval Slide Show ...............23
Setting Video Out.............................................................23
Print Order..........................................................................24
Copying Pictures .....................................................................25
Viewing Camera Information................................................25
Formatting Camera Memory or MMC/SD Card.............26
Selecting a Language ............................................................ 27
Date/Time Settings ............................................................... 27
Setting the Date and Time............................................ 27
Selecting a Date/Time Format.....................................28
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Placing the Date on Pictures ........................................28
5 Installing the Software ................................................. 29
MACINTOSH OS X Notice.....................................................29
Install the Software ..............................................................30
Software Included With Your Camera ............................... 31
KODAK Picture Transfer Software ..............................31
KODAK Picture Software................................................ 31
KODAK Camera Connection Software......................... 31
APPLE QUICKTIME Software.......................................... 31
Computer System Requirements...................................... 32
WINDOWS-Based System Requirements.................. 32
MACINTOSH System Requirements........................... 32
6 Transferring Pictures To Your Computer ................33
Before You Transfer Pictures.............................................33
Connecting to Your Computer............................................33
Connecting With the USB Cable...................................33
Connecting With the EASYSHARE Camera Dock... 34
Transferring Your Pictures..................................................34
Transferring on a WINDOWS-based Computer ........34
Transferring on a MACINTOSH Computer.................35
Turning Off KODAK Picture Software Autostart ... 35
Working With Your Pictures.................................................35
Transferring Your Pictures Manually................................36
On a WINDOWS-based Computer.................................36
On a MACINTOSH Computer .........................................36
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KODAK Camera Connection Software Online Help. 36
Printing Your Pictures...........................................................37
From KODAK Picture Software.................................... 37
From an MMC/SD Card ...................................................37
7 Using the EASYSHARE Camera Dock ......................39
EASYSHARE Camera Dock Package Contents.............39
Installing the Dock Insert.....................................................40
Connecting the EASYSHARE Camera Dock...................40
Installing the Battery Pack in the Camera...................... 41
Docking the Camera................................................................ 41
Charging the Battery Pack..................................................42
Transferring Pictures ............................................................43
Using a Tripod ..........................................................................43
8 Troubleshooting Problems ........................................... 45
Troubleshooting - Camera....................................................45
Troubleshooting - EASYSHARE Camera Dock ..............52
9 Getting Help ....................................................................55
Software Help ..........................................................................55
Kodak Online Services............................................................55
Kodak Fax Support.................................................................55
Telephone Customer Support..............................................56
Before You Call...................................................................56
Telephone Numbers...........................................................56
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10 Appendix ..........................................................................59
DX3215 Camera Specifications..........................................59
EASYSHARE Camera Dock Specifications.....................61
Original Factory Settings - Camera................................. 62
Using Your Batteries ............................................................62
Tips, Safety, Maintenance...................................................63
Camera Accessories..............................................................64
Picture Storage Capacities ................................................65
Locating Pictures on an MMC/SD Card ..........................65
Picture File Naming Conventions .......................................66
File Naming Conventions on an MMC/SD card ........66
File Naming Conventions in Internal Memory............66
File Naming Conventions After a Copy.......................67
Regulatory Information......................................................... 67
FCC Compliance and Advisory....................................... 67
Canadian DOC Statement.............................................68
Japanese VCCI Statement............................................68
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Chapter 1
1 Getting Started
Congratulations on your purchase of the KODAK EASYSHARE DX3215 Zoom
Digital Camera.
What Can I Do With My Camera?
Capture Enjoy point-and-shoot operation. Store pictures in the camera’s
8 MB internal memory or on an optional, removable MultiMedia (MMC) or
Secure Digital (SD) Card.
Review Display your pictures on the LCD screen, delete unwanted
pictures, and run a slide show of the pictures in your camera.
Set Up Select camera settings.
What Can I Do With My Digital Pictures?
After you install the included software:
Transfer—Transfer pictures to your computer.
Share—E-mail pictures to friends and family.
Print—Print to your home printer, make prints at a KODAK Picture Maker
kiosk, or take your MMC/SD card to your photo retailer for printing.
Have fun—Add special effects; make a slide show; fix red-eye; crop and
rotate; and much more.
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Camera Package Contents
The KODAK EASYSHARE DX3215 Zoom Digital Camera includes:
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NOTE: * AA lithium batteries may be provided. If your camera was packaged
with a KODAK EASYSHARE Camera Dock, the KODAK Ni-MH
Rechargeable Battery Pack is provided. For details on using the
EASYSHARE Camera Dock, see page 39.
** The Dock insert is used to custom-fit your camera to the optional
KODAK EASYSHARE Camera Dock.
*** In some countries, the User’s Guide is provided on a CD instead of
in printed form.
A KODAK EASYSHARE Camera Dock may also be purchased separately at your
KODAK retail dealer or at http://www.kodak.com/go/accessories.
1 Camera
2 Lithium battery, KCRV3 or equivalent*
3 Wrist strap
4 USB cable
5 Video cable
6 Dock insert**
7 User’s Guide***, Quick Start Guide, and
Software CD (not shown)
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Chapter 1
Attaching the Wrist Strap
Thread the strap as shown.
Loading the Battery
A KODAK Lithium Battery, KCRV3 (or equivalent) is included.*
1 Open the battery door.
2 Insert the battery as shown.
3 Close the battery door.
NOTE: If the battery is removed after the Date/
Time are set (page 27), the camera will
retain the setting for approximately 10
minutes.
See page 62 for the types of batteries you can use in your camera. For
acceptable battery life and to make sure your camera operates dependably,
do not use alkaline batteries.
NOTE: * AA lithium batteries may be provided. If your camera was packaged
with a KODAK EASYSHARE Camera Dock, the KODAK Ni-MH
Rechargeable Battery Pack is provided. For details on charging and
loading the Battery Pack, see page 42.
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Chapter 1
Turning the Camera On and Off
Power button
NOTE: The first time the camera is turned on, the Language and Date/Time
need to be set. (See page 27.) If the batteries are removed for an
extended time, the Date/Time need to be reset.
1 To turn the camera on, press the power
button until the ready light glows.
The ready light glows orange while the
camera performs a self-check. When the
ready light glows steady green (and the
Mode selector is set to Capture ) the
camera is ready to take pictures.
2 To turn the camera off, press the power
button until the ready light turns off.
The camera completes any Save, Delete,
or Copy operations that are in process.
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Checking the Battery Level
Check the battery power level before taking pictures. For guidelines on battery
usage, see page 62.
1 Turn the camera on.
2 Check the battery status symbol that appears on the LCD.
Full — batteries have adequate power.
Low —batteries need to be replaced or recharged soon.
Exhausted (blinking) —batteries are too weak to power the
camera. Replace or recharge the batteries.
When the batteries are exhausted, the ready light blinks red for 5 seconds,
then the camera turns off.
IMPORTANT BATTERY INFORMATION
For acceptable battery life and dependable operation, do not use
alkaline batteries.
These activities can shorten battery life:
m Using the LCD as the viewfinder (see page 12)
m Reviewing your pictures on the LCD (see page 13)
m Excessive use of the flash
NOTE: If you are using a KODAK EASYSHARE Camera Dock, keep your camera
docked there for constant Battery Pack charging. For details on using
the EASYSHARE Camera Dock, see page 39.
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Automatic Powerdown Saves Batteries
The powerdown feature extends battery life by turning off the LCD or camera
power when the camera is inactive.
Mode When Using Batteries When Docked
Capture LCD turns off after 1 minute;
camera turns off after 5 minutes
Review Camera turns off after 5 minutes
Setup Camera turns off after 5 minutes
(unless in slide show)
PC Connect Camera turns off after 5 minutes
LCD turns off after 20
minutes; camera
remains on
Camera remains on
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Chapter 1
Checking Camera Status
In Capture mode, press Select at any time to check which camera settings are
active.
1 Slide the Mode selector to Capture and turn the camera on.
2 Press Select.
The current camera status icons are displayed on the LCD. If an icon is
not displayed, that camera feature is not currently activated.
Status Bar Icons
Auto
Fill
Red-eye
Off
Flash Quality Pictures remaining Date stamp
Full battery Low battery Exhausted battery (blinking)
Best
Good
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Inserting an Optional MMC/SD Card
To insert a card:
1 Turn the camera off.
2 Open the card door.
3 Orient the card as shown.
4 Push the card into the slot to seat the
connector. Close the door.
CAUTION:
Notched corner of card
Use only certified cards that carry the MultiMedia or Secure Digital logo.
See page 65 for storage capacities.
The card can only be inserted
one way. Forcing the card may
damage your camera.
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To remove a card:
1 Turn the camera off.
2 Open the card door.
3 Push the end of the card in, then release it.
When it is partially ejected, remove the
card.
CAUTION:
Do not insert or remove a card
when the ready light is
blinking. Doing so may damage
your pictures, card, or camera.
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Choosing Internal or Removable Memory
If an MMC/SD card is inserted in the camera, new pictures are stored on the
card. If no card is inserted, new pictures are stored in internal memory.
NOTE: You can capture pictures in internal memory, then copy them to an
MMC/SD card (see page 25).
Checking Your Picture’s Location
1 Slide the Mode selector to Review .
The storage location icon indicates the
location of the picture.
— picture is stored on an MMC/SD
card
—picture is stored in internal memory
Mode Selector
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Chapter 2
2 Taking Pictures
Taking a Picture
1 Slide the Mode selector to Capture and
turn the camera on.
2 Frame your subject using the viewfinder, or
turn Preview on (see page 12) and use the
LCD.
3 Press the Shutter button halfway down to set
Mode Selector
Shutter button
CAUTION:
Do not insert or remove an MMC/SD card when the ready
light is blinking. Doing so may damage your pictures,
MMC/SD card, or camera.
the exposure.
4 Press the Shutter button completely down to
take the picture.
The ready light blinks green while the
picture is being saved.
The ready light blinks orange and green
when the flash is recharging. If necessary,
wait for the flash to charge before taking
the next picture.
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Chapter 2
Previewing Your Picture on the LCD
When the Preview feature is on, you can use the LCD as a viewfinder.
NOTE: Preview is required when you are using the Digital Zoom (see page 15)
feature.
To turn Preview on:
1 Slide the Mode selector to Capture .
2 Press the Select button.
The LCD displays a live image and the status bar.
3 Center your subject on the LCD, and press the Shutter button halfway down
to set the exposure. Press the Shutter button completely down to take the
picture.
4 To turn Preview off, press Select twice.
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Chapter 2
Displaying the Picture Just Taken
The QuickView feature displays a picture on the LCD immediately after you take
it. While the picture is displayed, you can delete it to conserve storage space.
Shutter button
Delete button
NOTES:
m To turn QuickView off, see page 22.
m When Preview is on, QuickView is also on (regardless of the QuickView
setting).
Press the Shutter button to take a picture.
The picture is briefly displayed on the LCD
with the icon.
To Delete the picture just taken:
1 While the is displayed, press the Delete
button.
2 Follow the screens prompts.
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Chapter 2
Using the Flash
Use the flash when taking pictures at night, indoors, or outdoors in heavy
shadows. The flash is effective 2.5 to 7.9 feet (0.8 to 2.4 m).
Flash button
Auto Flash—Use for subjects other than people.
Fill—Use when bright light comes from behind the subject.
Red-eye—Use for people and animals.
Off—Use in existing light, or when flash is prohibited.
NOTE: All flash options revert to Auto when the camera is turned off.
Press the button repeatedly to scroll
through the flash options.
The flash icon that is displayed on the LCD
Status Bar is the active option.
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Chapter 2
Using the Zoom
This camera provides a 2X optical zoom and a 2X digital zoom.
Telephoto (T)
Wide angle (W)
1 Set the Mode selector to Capture .
2 Press the Telephoto (T) button until the
desired optical zoom magnification is
reached.
The optically-zoomed image appears in
the viewfinder (and in the LCD, if Preview
is turned on).
3 Take the picture.
4 OPTIONAL: If optical zoom is extended to
the 2X maximum, an additional 2X digital
magnification can be applied by pressing
the Telephoto (T) button again.
The LCD turns on, if it is not already. The
digitally-zoomed image and “2X” are
displayed.
NOTE: You may notice a decrease in printed
image quality when using digital zoom.
5 Use the LCD to frame the subject. Take the
picture.
6 Press the Wide angle (W) button to turn off
digital zoom.
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Chapter 2
Other Picture-Taking Settings
Setting Page
Set Picture Quality see page 22
Set Macro Mode see page 22
Turn QuickView Off see page 22
Place the Date on Pictures see page 28
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