Kodak EasyShare DX4530 User Manual

Kodak EasyShare
DX4530 zoom digital camera
User’s Guide
www.kodak.com
For interactive tutorials, www.kodak.com/go/howto
Eastman Kodak Company 343 State Street Rochester, New York 14650
All screen images are simulated © Eastman Kodak Company, 2003 Kodak, EasyShare, Max, and Retinar are trademarks of Eastman Kodak
Company. P/N 6B8563
Front View
Product Overview
12
1 2 3 5
4
11
6
7
8
9
10
1 Shutter button 7 Light sensor 2 Mode dial 8 Lens 3 Flash button 9 DC In (for optional 3V AC adapter) 4 Flash unit 10 Lens cap strap post 5 Viewfinder window 11 Microphone 6 Self Timer light 12 Wrist strap post
i
Back View
Product Overview
14
13
12
11
1
10
4
532
6
7
8
9
1 Viewfinder 8 Grip 2 Ready light 9 Review button 3 Flash button 10 Camera screen (LCD) 4 Mode dial 11Menu button 5 Shutter button 12 4-way control 6 Zoom (Wide Angle and Telephoto) 13 OK button 7 Share button 14 Delete button
ii
Side View
1 Audio/Video Out
Product Overview
1
2
2 Door to:
m Slot for optional SD/MMC card m USB port (for computer connection)
iii
Top, Bottom View
Product Overview
AUTO
OFF
421 3
765
1 Speaker 5 Battery door 2 Flash button 6 Tripod socket 3 Mode dial 7 Dock connector door 4 Shutter button 8 Lens cap strap post
8
iv
Table of Contents
1 Getting Started ...................................................................1
Install Software First................................................................1
Need This User Guide in Larger Print? .................................1
What Can I Do With My Camera?...........................................2
What Can I Do With My Pictures and Videos?...................2
Package Contents..................................................................... 3
Attaching the Wrist Strap .................................................... 4
Attaching the Lens Cap Strap............................................. 4
Adding Optional Lenses .......................................................... 4
Loading the Battery................................................................. 5
Mode Dial Settings................................................................... 6
Turning On the Camera.............................................................7
Setting the Date and Time .................................................... 8
Checking Camera Status Icons ............................................ 9
Inserting an SD/MMC Card...................................................10
Choosing Internal Memory or SD/MMC Card.................... 11
Important Battery Information...........................................13
2 Taking Pictures .................................................................15
Taking Pictures in Auto Mode .............................................. 15
Taking Pictures in Sport Mode ............................................16
Taking Pictures in Night Mode ............................................. 17
v
Taking Pictures in Landscape Mode...................................18
Taking Pictures in Close-up Mode....................................... 19
Liveview—Framing with the Camera Screen...................20
Quickview—Reviewing the Picture Just Taken ................ 21
Using the Auto Focus Framing Marks ............................. 22
Using the Optical Zoom.........................................................23
Using the Digital Zoom..........................................................23
Using the Flash........................................................................ 24
Putting Yourself in the Picture...........................................26
Setting Exposure Compensation ....................................... 27
Setting Long Time Exposure................................................28
Setting Picture Quality.........................................................29
Placing the Date on Pictures ..............................................30
Setting the Orientation Sensor.......................................... 31
3 Taking Videos ................................................................... 33
Taking a Video...........................................................................33
Quickview—Reviewing the Video Just Taken...................34
Using the Optical Zoom.........................................................34
Putting Yourself in the Video ..............................................35
4 Reviewing Pictures and Videos ....................................37
Viewing Pictures and Videos ................................................ 37
Playing a Video .........................................................................38
Deleting Pictures and Videos ..............................................38
Review Menus ...........................................................................39
Magnifying Pictures ...............................................................39
vi
Protecting Pictures and Videos From Deletion............. 40
Running a Slide Show ..............................................................41
Copying Pictures and Videos............................................... 43
Displaying Video Date............................................................ 44
Viewing Picture/Video Information ..................................... 44
5 Tagging Pictures and Videos ....................................... 45
When Can I Tag My Pictures and Videos?........................ 45
Tagging Pictures for Printing..............................................46
Tagging Pictures and Videos for Emailing........................47
Tagging Pictures and Videos as Favorites ..................... 48
6 Customizing Your Camera Settings .........................49
Accessing Setup Mode/Menus........................................... 49
Setup Menus............................................................................ 49
Changing the Print Quantity Default ...............................50
Turning Off Quickview.............................................................50
Turning On Liveview In Still Modes .......................................51
Turning Off the Shutter Sound ............................................51
Setting Video Out................................................................... 52
Selecting a Language............................................................ 52
Formatting Internal Memory or SD/MMC Card ............ 53
Viewing Camera Information ................................................ 54
vii
7 Installing the Software ................................................. 55
Windows System Requirements ........................................55
Mac OS X System Requirements.......................................56
Mac OS 8.6 and 9.x System Requirements ..................56
Install the Software............................................................... 57
8 Connecting to the Computer ...................................... 59
Connecting to the Computer...............................................59
Printing Pictures From Your Computer .......................... 60
Printing From an Optional SD/MMC Card ...................... 60
Ordering Prints Online .......................................................... 60
9 Using the Optional Camera Dock II ............................ 61
Camera Dock Package Contents.........................................61
Installing the Camera Insert ...............................................62
Connecting the Camera Dock ............................................. 63
Installing the Battery in the Camera ...............................64
Docking the Camera ...............................................................65
Charging the Battery ........................................................... 66
Transferring Pictures and Videos ...................................... 67
Caution When Using a Tripod...............................................67
Earlier Camera Dock Model................................................. 68
viii
10 Troubleshooting .............................................................69
TroubleshootingCamera ...................................................69
TroubleshootingCamera Dock II ..................................... 82
11 Getting Help ....................................................................85
Helpful Web Links ....................................................................85
Help in this Manual ................................................................85
Software Help ..........................................................................85
Telephone Customer Support .............................................86
12 Appendix ...........................................................................89
Camera Specifications..........................................................89
Original Factory Settings—Camera ................................. 91
Upgrading Your Software and Firmware ......................... 92
Tips, Safety, Maintenance................................................... 92
Storage Capacities................................................................93
Locating Pictures and Videos on a Card......................... 94
Card File Naming Conventions ............................................ 94
Power-Saving Features......................................................... 95
Optional AC Adapter ............................................................. 95
Regulatory Information......................................................... 95
ix
1 Getting Started
Install Software First
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.
See the Quick Start Guide or Installing the Software, page 55.
Need This User Guide in Larger Print?
1 See www.kodak.com/go/dx4530support. 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:
m From the File menu, select Print. m In the Print window, select Fit to Page.
On Mac OS X:
m From the File menu, select Page Setup. m Change Scale to 200%.
5 Print as usual.
1
Chapter 1
What Can I Do With My Camera?
Capture Still Pictures —Use Auto mode to enjoy point-and-shoot operation. Use Sport, Night, Landscape, and Close-up modes to expand your capabilities.
Capture Videos with Sound Capture videos as QuickTime movies. Review Display, protect, and delete pictures and videos; tag for albums. Share Share pictures (print, email, save as Favorites) and videos
(email, save as Favorites). Set Up —Customize your camera functions (see page 49).
What Can I Do With My Pictures and Videos?
Install the software from the Kodak EasyShare software CD, then:
TransferTransfer pictures and videos to your computer. SharePrint pictures, order prints online, email pictures and videos. Print(see page 60) Print pictures directly to your home printer or Kodak
EasyShare printer dock 4000. Order prints online from Ofoto (www.ofoto.com). Or purchase an optional Kodak secure digital (SD) card or multimedia card (MMC) and:
m Automatically print to any printer with an SD/MMC slot m Make prints at an SD/MMC-capable Kodak picture maker kiosk
www.kodak.com/go/picturemaker
m Take the card to your local photo retailer for professional printing
OrganizeUse Favorites to organize and retrieve pictures on a computer. EditAdd special effects to your pictures, make a custom slide show, fix
red-eye, crop, rotate, and much more. For details, click the Help button in the Kodak EasyShare software. Some Mac
operating systems may support limited Kodak EasyShare software features.
2
Package Contents
Chapter 1
1
4
2
3
1 Camera 5 Custom camera dock insert (for EasyShare printer
5
6
7
dock 4000 or EasyShare camera dock II) 2 CRV3 or equivalent* 6 Lens cap with strap 3 USB cable 7 Audio/Video cable 4 Wrist strap
Not shown: User’s Guide, Quick Start Guide, Kodak EasyShare software CD. (In some countries, the User’s Guide is provided on a CD only. Contents may change without notice.)
* If your camera was packaged with a Kodak EasyShare camera dock II, a Kodak EasyShare Ni-MH rechargeable battery and AC power adapter are included. For details, see page 61.
3
Chapter 1
Attaching the Wrist Strap
1 Thread the wrist strap as shown.
2 Thread the long loop through the short
loop. Pull until secure.
Long loop
Short loop
Attaching the Lens Cap Strap
1 Thread the lens cap string through the lens
cap strap post.
2 Thread the lens cap through the loop. Pull
until secure. Use the lens cap to protect the lens when
camera is not in use.
Adding Optional Lenses
Lens threads
4
Lenses are available. Purchase accessories at a dealer of Kodak products. See
www.kodak.com/go/dx4530accessories
Chapter 1
Loading the Battery
1 Turn the Mode dial to Off. 2 On the bottom of the camera, slide the
battery door and lift to open.
3 Insert the CRV3 battery as shown. 4 Close the battery door.
Important Battery Information The CRV3 battery is not rechargeable.
CRV3
AA
See page 13 for other types of batteries you can use in your camera. If you purchased the Kodak EasyShare camera dock II, see page 64 for details
on installing the Kodak EasyShare Ni-MH rechargeable battery.
For acceptable battery life, and to make sure your camera operates dependably, do
not use alkaline batteries.
NOTE: If AA batteries were included with your
camera, insert them as shown.
See page 95 for information on the optional Kodak 3-volt digital camera AC adapter.
5
Chapter 1
Mode Dial Settings
AUTO
OFF
Icon Mode Purpose
Off
Off Turns off the camera.
Auto For general picture-taking. Automatically sets
exposure and focus. Flash fires if needed.
Sport For subjects that are in motion. Shutter speed is fast.
Flash fires if needed.
Night For night scenes or low light conditions. Captures
close and background subjects. Flash fires if needed. In dark scenes, the shutter speed is set between 1/30 and 1/2 second. Place camera on a flat, steady surface or tripod to avoid camera shake.
Landscape For distant subjects. Flash does not fire unless you
turn it on.*
Close-up For subjects 2.8 to 28 in. (7 to 70 cm) from the lens
in wide angle, or 11 to 28 in. (28 to 70 cm) in
Video Captures video with sound. Flash does not fire.
* To turn on the flash, see page 24.
6
telephoto. Flash does not fire.
Chapter 1
Turning On the Camera
Ready light Mode dial
OK
AUTO
F
F
O
1 Remove the lens cap.
If you do not remove the lens cap, it comes off automatically when you turn on the camera.
2 Turn the Mode dial from Off to any other
position.
The ready light blinks green while the camera performs a self-check.
When the ready light glows steady green, the camera is ready to take pictures (or videos, if the mode dial is set to ).
In Still and Video modes, a status area appears on the camera screen.
Changing the Display
To Do This Turn Liveview on so that the camera
screen can be used as a viewfinder Change the Liveview setting so that it
is on whenever the camera is on Turn the status area back on after it
times out
Turn off the camera
Press the OK button. To turn it off, press the OK button again.
See page 51.
Press .
1 Turn the Mode dial to Off.
The camera completes operations that are in process.
2 Replace the lens cap.
7
Chapter 1
Setting the Date and Time
Setting the Date & Time, First Time
The Date and 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. (Select Cancel to set the date and time at a
later time.)
The Date & Time screen appears.
OK
2 Go to step 4 below, Setting the Date & Time,
Anytime.
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.
OK
Menu
4 Press to adjust the date and time. Press to advance to the
next setting.
5 When finished, press the OK button.
The date format is YYYY/MM/DD. The time is displayed in a 24-hour format.
6 Press the Menu button to exit the menu.
The setting remains until you change it.
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.
8
Chapter 1
S
Checking Camera Status Icons
tatus
Icons
Screen Icon
To check the current camera settings, turn the Mode dial from Off to any mode.
For flash icons, see page 24. For Share icons, see page 45.
Status Icons (Top of Camera Screen)
Status icons depict enabled features and settings:
Date stamp Long time
exposure
Best Best (3:2)
Better
Exposure compensation
015
015
015015
Self Timer Flash mode
Internal memory
Memory Card
Good
Quality Pictures remaining Current Storage location
Screen Icons (Bottom of Camera Screen)
Screen icons depict the current mode or a battery concern:
Auto Sport Night Landscape Close-up Review Video
Share
Share Low battery Exhausted battery (blinking)
9
Chapter 1
Inserting an SD/MMC Card
Your camera has 32 MB of internal storage for pictures and videos. Optional SD/MMC cards provide removable, reusable storage.
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
CAUTION: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 green ready light is blinking; doing so may damage your pictures, card, or camera.
To insert an SD/MMC card:
Notched corner
1 Turn off the camera.
of card
2 Open the card door.
3 Orient the card as shown.
4 Push the card into the slot to seat the
connector.
5 Close the door.
To remove the card, push it in, then release it. When the card is partially ejected, pull it out.
See page 93 for storage capacities. Purchase accessories at a dealer of Kodak products. See www.kodak.com/go/dx4530accessories
10
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 internal memory. SD/MMC Card store as many pictures and videos as you like,
depending on the size of the card. Purchase accessories at a dealer of Kodak products. See www.kodak.com/go/dx4530accessories. For storage capacities, see page 93.
Managing Your Storage Location Setting
1 Turn on the camera. 2 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
Menu
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.
11
Chapter 1
Checking Your Storage Setting
In Still and Video modes, the storage location icon that appears in the status area indicates the cameras storage location. To check the location, either:
Picture or video location
m Turn the Mode dial from the Off position, or
m In any capture mode, press .
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 and the camera setting.
Picture or video location
Press the Review button.
Picture or video is stored on a card
12
—Picture or video is stored in internal
memory
Chapter 1
Important Battery Information
Choose the replacement battery that fits your needsand get the best performance.
Kodak Battery Replacement Types/Battery Life
Your camera can use the following types of batteries. Actual battery life may vary based on usage.
CRV3 lithium battery
(included with camera)
AA (2) lithium batteries
Ni-MH rechargeable
battery pack* (per charge)
AA (2) Ni-MH rechargeable
batteries (per charge)
Kodak Max digital camera batteries, AA (2)
365 - 455
265 - 365
165 - 205
165 - 205
100 - 140
0 500
Battery Life (Approx. Number of Pict
ures)
* Included with the Kodak EasyShare camera dock II
and printer dock 4000
We do not recommend or support alkaline batteries. For acceptable battery life, and to make sure your camera operates dependably, use the replacement batteries listed above.
For information on batteries, see
www.kodak.com/global/en/service/batteries/batteryUsage.jhtml
13
Chapter 1
Extending Battery Life
m Limit the following activities that quickly deplete battery power:
Reviewing your pictures on the camera screen (see page 37) – Using Liveview (see page 20) – Using Quickview (see page 21 and page 34). Excessive use of the flash
m Purchase an optional Kodak 3-volt AC adapter to power your camera (see
page 95).
m Purchase an optional Kodak EasyShare camera dock II (see page 61). The
camera dock II powers your camera, transfers pictures, and is a battery charger for its included Kodak EasyShare Ni-MH rechargeable battery pack.
m Purchase an optional Kodak EasyShare printer dock 4000 (see page 61).
The printer dock 4000 powers your camera, makes 4 x 6 prints with or without a computer, transfers pictures, and is also a battery charger for its included Kodak EasyShare Ni-MH rechargeable battery pack.
m Dirt on the battery contacts can affect battery life. Wipe the contacts with a
clean, dry cloth before loading batteries in the camera.
m 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
m Do not allow batteries to touch metal objects, including coins. Otherwise, a
battery may short circuit, discharge energy, become hot, or leak.
m For rechargeable battery disposal information, see the Rechargeable
Battery Recycling Corporation Web site at www.rbrc.com.
14
2 Taking Pictures
The camera is ready to take pictures when you turn it oneven if you are in Review, Share, or Setup. (In Video mode, the camera captures video.) Before you take a picture, make sure your picture storage location is set the way you want it (see page 11).
Taking Pictures in Auto Mode
Use Auto for general picture-taking. Exposure, focus, and flash are automatic.
1 Turn the Mode dial to .
The camera screen displays a mode description. To interrupt it, press .
2 Use the viewfinder or camera screen to
frame your subject. (To turn the camera screen on or off, press the OK button.)
3 Press the Shutter button half-way to set
the exposure and focus. (Otherwise, the
Ready light
picture could be too dark, light, or blurry.)
4 When the ready light glows green, continue pressing the Shutter button
completely down to take the picture.
The ready light blinks green while the picture is saved. The ready light blinks orange while the flash is recharging (or if there is an auto-exposure or auto-focus error).
Default flash setting: Auto or Red-eye Available flash settings: Auto, Flash Off, Fill Flash, Red-eye Camera returns to default: When you change modes or turn off the
camera.
15
Chapter 2
Taking Pictures in Sport Mode
Use this mode when the subject is in motion. In Sports mode, the shutter speed is set between 1/30 to 1/1700 second.
1 Turn the Mode dial to .
The camera screen displays a mode description for a few seconds. To interrupt the description, press
2 Press the Shutter button half-way to set
the exposure and focus.
3 When the ready light glows green, continue
Ready light
Default flash setting: Auto Available flash settings: Auto, Flash Off, Fill Flash, Red-eye Camera returns to default: When you change modes or turn off the
pressing the Shutter button completely down to take the picture.
The ready light blinks green while the picture is saved.
camera.
16
Chapter 2
Taking Pictures in Night Mode
Use this mode for night scenes or low light conditions. The flash illuminates close subjects. A longer exposure captures more detail of background subjects. The shutter speed is set between 1/30 to 1/2 second, depending on available light.
1 To avoid blurry pictures, place the camera
on a flat, steady surface or use a tripod.
2 Turn the Mode dial to .
The camera screen displays a mode description for a few seconds. To interrupt the description, press .
3 Press the Shutter button half-way to set
the exposure and focus.
4 When the ready light glows green, continue
Ready light
Default flash setting: Auto Available flash settings: Auto, Flash Off, Fill Flash, Red-eye Camera returns to default: When you change modes or turn off the
pressing the Shutter button completely down to take the picture.
The ready light blinks green while the picture is saved.
camera.
17
Chapter 2
Taking Pictures in Landscape Mode
Use this mode to capture subjects further than 57.4 ft (17.5 m), such as landscape scenes. The shutter speed is set between 1/8 to 1/1700 second.
1 Turn the Mode dial to .
The camera screen displays a mode description for a few seconds. To interrupt the description, press .
2 Press the Shutter button half-way to set
the exposure.
3 When the ready light glows green, continue
Ready light
Default flash setting: Off Available flash settings: Auto, Flash Off, Fill Flash, Red-eye Camera returns to default: When you change modes or turn off the
pressing the Shutter button completely down to take the picture.
The ready light blinks green while the picture is saved.
camera.
18
Loading...
+ 87 hidden pages