Kodak EasyShare DX6340 Zoom User Guide

Kodak EasyShare
DX6340 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 © Eastman Kodak Company, 2003
Kodak and EasyShare are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company. P/N 6B8366

Front View

Product Overview

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1 Microphone 6 Shutter button 2 Light sensor 7 Speaker 3 Self Timer/Video light 8 Flash unit 4 Wrist strap post 9 Viewfinder lens 5 Grip 10 Auto focus sensor
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Back View

Product Overview
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(LCD, liquid crystal display) 7 8 2 Share button (page 57) 9 Self Timer/Burst button 3 Mode dial/Off (page 14, page 5) 10 Flash/Status button 4 Joystick (Move )
OK button (Press in) 5 Delete button 13 Menu button 6 Diopter dial 14 Review button
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Ready light Viewfinder
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Side Views

Product Overview
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1 A/V Out, for television viewing 4 DC-In (3V) , 2 Slot for optional MMC/SD card 3 USB Port
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Product Overview

Top and Bottom Views

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1 Self Timer/Burst button 5 Battery door 2 Speaker 6 Tripod socket/locator, dock 6000 3 Flash/Status button 7 Dock connector 4 Shutter button 8 Locator, dock 6000
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Table of Contents

1 Getting Started ...................................................................1
Install Software First................................................................1
Need This 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
Loading the Battery................................................................. 4
Attaching the Wrist Strap.................................................... 4
Turning On the Camera............................................................ 5
Setting the Date and Time ....................................................6
Checking Camera Status......................................................... 7
Camera Screen Icons ............................................................... 8
Inserting an MMC/SD Card.................................................... 9
Choosing Internal Memory or MMC/SD Card...................10
2 Taking Pictures .................................................................13
Take a Picture ...........................................................................13
Picture-Taking Modes .............................................................14
PAS Mode................................................................................... 15
Liveview—Framing with the Camera Screen....................18
Quickview—Reviewing the Picture Just Taken ...............20
Adjusting the Viewfinder.......................................................20
Using the Optical Zoom.......................................................... 21
Using the Advanced Digital Zoom....................................... 21
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Using the Flash........................................................................ 22
Putting Yourself in the Picture...........................................24
Taking a Burst Series of Pictures .....................................25
Changing Optional Settings ................................................26
Setting Exposure Compensation .......................................28
Setting Picture Quality.........................................................29
Setting Color Mode ................................................................30
Setting White Balance ........................................................... 31
Setting ISO Speed.................................................................. 32
Setting Long Time Exposure................................................33
Setting Exposure Metering ................................................. 34
Setting Focus Zone................................................................35
Resetting Manual Settings to Defaults ........................ 36
Pre-tagging for Album Names ............................................ 37
Placing the Date on Pictures..............................................38
Setting the Orientation Sensor.........................................39
3 Taking Videos .....................................................................41
Taking a Video............................................................................ 41
QuickviewReviewing the Video Just Taken................... 42
Using the Optical Zoom.........................................................43
Changing Optional Video Settings.....................................43
Pre-tagging for Album Names ............................................ 44
Putting Yourself in the Video ..............................................45
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4 Reviewing Pictures and Videos ....................................47
Viewing Single Pictures and Videos ....................................47
Viewing Multiple Pictures and Videos ...............................48
Playing a Video......................................................................... 48
Deleting Pictures and Videos.............................................. 49
Changing Optional Review Settings ..................................50
Magnifying Pictures...............................................................50
Protecting Pictures and Videos From Deletion...............51
Tagging Pictures/Videos for Albums................................. 52
Running a Slide Show ............................................................ 53
Displaying Pictures/Videos on a Television ..................... 54
Copying Pictures and Videos............................................... 55
Displaying Video Date............................................................56
Viewing Picture/Video Information ..................................... 56
5 Sharing Pictures and Videos .......................................57
When Can I Tag My Pictures and Videos?.........................57
Tagging Pictures for Printing..............................................58
Tagging Pictures and Videos for Emailing....................... 59
Tagging Pictures and Videos as Favorites .....................60
Need Help? ................................................................................60
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6 Customizing Your Camera Settings ......................... 61
To Access Setup Mode/Menus............................................61
Setup Menus .............................................................................61
Changing the Default Print Quantity................................62
Turning Off Quickview .............................................................62
Turning On Liveview in Still Modes..................................... 63
Changing Advanced Digital Zoom.......................................64
Turning Off the Shutter Sound ..........................................64
Setting Video Out ...................................................................65
Selecting a Language ............................................................65
Formatting Internal Memory or MMC/SD Card............ 66
Viewing Camera Information ............................................... 66
7 Installing the Software ................................................. 67
Windows System Requirements ........................................ 67
Mac OS X System Requirements...................................... 68
Mac OS 8.6 and 9.x System Requirements ................. 68
Install the Software .............................................................. 69
8 Connecting Camera to Computer ................................71
Transferring Pictures With the USB Cable .......................71
Printing Pictures from Your Computer ............................ 72
Printing From an Optional MMC/SD Card ....................... 72
Print With or Without a Computer..................................... 72
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9 Using the Camera Dock 6000 ................................... 73
Camera Dock 6000 Package Contents ...........................73
Installing the Custom Camera Insert................................74
Connecting the Camera Dock 6000 .................................75
Installing the Rechargeable Battery ................................ 76
Docking the Camera................................................................ 77
Charging the Battery ............................................................ 78
Transferring Pictures With the Dock.................................79
Reviewing Pictures and Videos............................................80
Camera Dock 6000 Specifications..................................80
TroubleshootingCamera Dock 6000 ............................ 81
Earlier Cameras and Docks .................................................. 81
10 Troubleshooting .............................................................83
Camera Problems....................................................................83
Camera/Computer Communications.................................88
MMC/SD Cards and Internal Memory ..............................89
Camera Screen Messages ...................................................90
Camera Ready Light Status...............................................94
11 Getting Help .................................................................... 97
Helpful Web Links .....................................................................97
Help in this Manual .................................................................97
Software Help ...........................................................................97
Telephone Customer Support .............................................98
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12 Appendix ...........................................................................101
Camera Specifications......................................................... 101
Shutter Speeds..................................................................... 103
Original Factory Settings .................................................. 104
Upgrading Your Software and Firmware........................ 105
Tips, Safety, Maintenance ................................................. 105
Storage Capacities .............................................................. 106
Locating Pictures and Videos on a Card ........................107
Picture Naming Conventions .............................................108
Using the Battery................................................................. 109
Power-Saving Features ........................................................ 110
Optional AC Adapter .............................................................. 111
FCC Compliance and Advisory.............................................112
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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 Quick Start Guide or Installing the Software, page 67.

Need This Guide in Larger Print?

For a large print version of this User’s Guide:
1 Go to www.kodak.com/go/dx6340support. 2 Choose your language. 3 Navigate to the DX6340 - Manuals section. 4 Click View as PDF to open the User’s Guide. 5 On a Windows-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%.
6 Print as usual.
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What Can I Do With My Camera?

Capture Still Pictures —Use Auto mode to enjoy point-and-shoot operation. Use Sport, Portrait, Night, Landscape, and Close-up modes to expand your capabilities. Use PAS mode for ultimate creative control.
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.

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 72) Print pictures directly to your home printer or Kodak
EasyShare printer dock 6000. Order prints online from Ofoto, a Kodak Company. Or purchase an optional Kodak multimedia card (MMC) or a secure digital (SD) card and:
m Automatically print to any printer with an MMC/SD slot m Make prints at an MMC/SD-capable Kodak picture maker
http://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
Macintosh operating systems may support limited Kodak EasyShare software features.
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Package Contents

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dock, see page 74)
3 CRV3 battery
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Not shown: User’s Guide, Quick Start Guide, wrist strap, Kodak EasyShare software CD. (In some countries, the User’s Guide is provided on a CD.) Contents may change without notice.
5 Audio/Video cable (for viewing
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Loading the Battery

A CRV3 lithium battery, non-rechargeable, is included with your camera.
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3 Insert the CRV3 battery, as shown. 4 Close the battery door.
IMPORTANT BATTERY INFORMATION For acceptable battery life and to make
sure your camera operates dependably, do not use alkaline batteries.
See page 109 for the other types of batteries you can use in your camera.

Attaching the Wrist Strap

1 Thread the short loop of the wrist strap
through the wrist strap post.
2 Thread the long loop through the short
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3 Pull until secure.
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Turning On the Camera

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Adjusting the Display

If you want to Then do this Turn the camera screen on
(enter Liveview) or off. Change the Liveview setting
so that it is on whenever the camera is on.
Redisplay the status icons. Press . Turn off the camera. Turn the Mode dial to Off.
Rotate the Mode dial: Clockwise for still capture modes
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Counterclockwise for video mode
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The ready light blinks while the camera performs a self-check, then glows green when the camera is ready to take pictures (or videos, if the mode dial is set to ).
In Still and Video modes, status icons appear on the camera screen. See
Checking Camera Status, page 7.
Press the OK button.
See Turning On Liveview in Still Modes,
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The camera completes operations that are in process.
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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.
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Setting the Date & Time, Anytime

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4 Press to adjust the date and time. Press to advance to the
next setting.
5 When finished, press the OK button. 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.
Menu
OK button. (Select Cancel to set the date and time at a
later time.)
The Date & Time screen appears.
2 Go to step 4 below, Setting the Date & Time,
Anytime.
1 Turn on the camera. Press the Menu button. 2 Press to highlight Setup, then press
the OK button.
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3 Press to highlight Date & Time, then
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The date format is YYYY/MM/DD. The time is displayed in a 24-hour format.
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Checking Camera Status

The icons that appear on the camera screen indicate the active camera and picture settings. See page 8 for a list of the icons.
To check the current camera settings:
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Status area
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Press to redisplay the status information at any time.
m Press the Flash button.
The current camera status icons are displayed in the bottom half of the Flash screen.
m Press the Shutter button halfway down
when Liveview is on. Current aperture, shutter speed, and digital zoom values are displayed.
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Other icons temporarily disappear.
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Camera Screen Icons

These icons appear on your camera screen when the settings are active.
Capture Modes (also on Mode dial*)
Video
Auto
Sport Self Timer Storage/Picture location
Portrait Burst
Night Flash** Battery power
Landscape Album
Close-up Long time
PAS (Manual) Date stamp Digital zoom
Custom (When is displayed in the status area, it means there are additional settings. Press the Flash button to display them.)
Exposure Compensation
Color mode ISO speed Focus
*For Capture mode descriptions, see page 14. **For flash icons, see page 22.
Camera/Picture Status
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Print
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Internal memory Memory Card
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Inserting an MMC/SD Card

Your camera has 16 MB of internal memory. However, optional MMC/SD cards provide removable, reusable storage for pictures and videos.
CAUTION:
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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.
Notched corner
To remove the card, push it in, then release it. When the card is partially ejected, pull it out.
See page 106 for storage capacities. Purchase MMC/SD cards at a dealer of Kodak products or www.kodak.com/go/dx6340accessories.
To insert an MMC/SD card:
1 Turn off the camera. 2 Open the card door. 3 Orient the card as shown on the card door. 4 Push the card into the slot to seat the
connector.
5 Close the door.
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Choosing Internal Memory or MMC/SD Card

The camera offers two options for storing pictures and videos: Internal Memory —Store pictures and videos in 16 MB internal
memory. MMC/SD 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 www.kodak.com/go/dx6340accessories. For storage capacities, see page 106.

Managing Your Storage Location Setting

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

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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 the storage location is set the way you want it (see page 10).

Take a Picture

1 Turn the Mode dial to the mode you want to
use. See page 14 for a description of the picture-taking modes.
The camera screen displays the mode name and description. To interrupt the description, press any button.
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2 Use the viewfinder or camera screen to
frame your subject. (Press the OK button to turn Liveview on. See page 18.)
3 Press the Shutter button half-way to set
the exposure and focus.
4 When the ready light glows green, continue
pressing the Shutter button completely down to take the picture.
When the ready light blinks green, the picture is being saved; you can still take pictures. If the ready light is red, wait until it turns green.
See Flash Settings In Each Mode, page 23. See Changing Optional Settings, page 26.
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Picture-Taking Modes

For the best possible pictures, choose the mode that suits your conditions.
Use this mode For:
Auto General picture-taking. Automatically sets exposure,
focus, and flash.
Sport Subjects that are in motion. Shutter speed is fast.
Portrait Full-frame portraits of people. Allows the subject to be
sharp and the background to be indistinct. For best results, fill the frame with a head-and-shoulders pose. Use the Telephoto (T) zoom button to exaggerate background blur.
Night Night scenes or low-light conditions. For shutter
speeds slower than 1/60 second, 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.
Landscape Distant subjects. Flash does not fire unless you turn it
on. Auto focus framing marks (see page 19) are not available in Landscape.
Close-up Close subjects 4-24 in. (10-60 cm) from the lens in
Wide Angle; 9.8-33.5 in. (25-85 cm) in Telephoto. Use available light instead of flash if possible. Use the camera screen to frame the subject.
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PAS Ultimate creative control. Choose from Program,
Aperture priority, or Shutter priority. See page 15 and
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Video Capture video with sound. See Taking Videos, page 41.

PAS Mode

Use PAS mode when you want ultimate
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Program Mode

Use Program mode when you want to manually 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.

Aperture Priority Mode

Use Aperture priority mode when you want to manually 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

Use Shutter priority mode when you want to manually 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. Use a tripod for shutter speeds slower than 1/60".
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Selecting Modes and Settings in PAS Mode

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PProgram (default). You can set exposure compensation.
AAperture priority. You can set aperture and exposure compensation.
SShutter priority. You can set shutter
Aperture Shutter speed
Exposure compensation
speed and exposure compensation.
To check current settings, press the Shutter button half way.
If an option is marked with red, it is out of range and may cause unacceptable image/print quality. Adjust the setting up or down until it turns white.
Out of range
3 Move the joystick to select the option you wish to change. Then move
the joystick to change the setting.
In each PAS mode, you can change only the options that are highlighted in white. Unavailable options are grey.
4 Press the Menu button to change other settings. See this Chapter (2) for
details.
5 Take a picture as usual (page 13).
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Settings Apply Only in PAS Mode

Settings you change while in PAS mode apply only to pictures taken while in PAS mode. For example, if you change the Color Mode to Sepia while in PAS mode, all other still modes (auto, sport, portrait, night, landscape, and close up) retain the default setting of Color.
The settings, including Flash, remain active for PAS 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 (page 36) to return PAS mode to the default settings.
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LiveviewFraming with the Camera Screen

When you turn on Liveview, the camera screen displays a live image of what the lens sees. Use the camera screen to frame your subject.
IMPORTANT: Liveview quickly depletes battery power; use it
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To change the Liveview setting so that it is on whenever the camera is on, see
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1 Turn the Mode dial to any On position. 2 Press the OK button to turn on Liveview. 3 Frame your subject in the camera screen.
To use the auto focus framing marks, see
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5 To turn off Liveview, press the OK button.
NOTE: If Quality is set to Best (3:2), the
Liveview image is displayed at a 3:2 aspect ratio, as shown, with a black bar at the top of the screen.
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Using the Auto Focus Framing Marks

In Liveview, the 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 OK button to turn on Liveview. 2 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:
Center focus
Center wide focus
Side focus
Center and side focus
Framing marks
Left and right focus
3 Press the Shutter button the rest of the way down to take the picture. 4 If the camera is not focusing on the desired subject (or if the framing
marks disappear), release your finger, recompose the scene, and repeat Steps 2 and 3.
NOTE: Framing marks appear only when Liveview is on.
Framing marks do not appear in Landscape mode. When you use the Focus Zone feature (page 35) and set Center Zone, the framing marks are fixed at Center wide.
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QuickviewReviewing the Picture Just Taken

After you take a picture, the camera screen displays a Quickview of that picture for approximately 5 seconds. While the picture is displayed, you can:
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m Share it: Press the Share button to tag the
picture for print, email, or as a Favorite (see page 57).
m Delete it: Press the Delete button while the
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To save battery power, you can turn off the Quickview feature (see page 62).

Adjusting the Viewfinder

Use the diopter dial to adjust the viewfinder for your eyesight. Adjusting the diopter has no effect on the camera auto focus.
Viewfinder
Diopter dial
1 In a well-lit area, turn on the camera. 2 Look through the viewfinder and turn the
diopter dial until the scene you are framing is clear and focused.
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Using the Optical Zoom

Use Optical Zoom to get up to 4X closer to your subject. Optical zoom is effective when the lens is no closer than 19.7 in. (50 cm) to the subject. When you turn on the camera, the lens extends to the Wide Angle position.
Wide Angle
Telephoto
1 Use the viewfinder or camera screen to
frame your subject.
2 Press Telephoto (T) to zoom in. Press Wide
Angle (W) to zoom out.
The lens extends or retracts. The viewfinder or camera screen displays the zoomed image.
3 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: The lens retracts when you turn off the camera.

Using the Advanced Digital Zoom

Use Advanced Digital Zoom to get an additional 3.5X magnification beyond Optical Zoom; available settings are from 4.4X to 14X in 0.4 increments. You must turn Liveview on to activate Advanced Digital Zoom.
IMPORTANT: You may notice a decrease in printed image quality
1 Press the OK button to turn on Liveview. 2 Press the Telephoto (T) button to the Optical Zoom limit. Release the
button, then press it again.
The camera screen displays the zoomed image and the magnification
3 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 64.
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Using the Flash

Use the flash when you take pictures at night, indoors, or outdoors in heavy shadows. The flash setting can be changed in any Still mode. The default flash setting is restored when you exit the mode or turn off the camera, except in PAS mode (see page 23).
Wide Angle 1.6-19.4 ft (0.5-5.9 m) Telephoto 2.5-8.9 ft (0.75-2.7 m)

Turning On the Flash

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The active flash icon is displayed in the camera screen status area (page 8).
Auto Flash—flash fires when the lighting conditions require it.
Offflash never fires.
Fillflash fires every time you
take a picture, regardless of the lighting conditions.
Red-eye—flash fires once so the subjects eyes become accustomed to the flash, then fires again when the picture is taken. (If the lighting conditions require flash but do not require Red-eye reduction, the flash may fire only once.)
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Flash Settings In Each Mode

For the best possible pictures, flash settings are pre-set for each picture taking mode.
Icon Capture
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Auto Auto* Auto, Flash Off,
Sport Auto
Portrait Auto*
Night Auto*
Landscape Off
Long Time Exposure
Close-up Off
PAS Auto Reset manual options
Video Off None Flash cannot be
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* In these modes, when you change to Red-eye, it remains until you change it.
Default Flash Setting
Off
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.
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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 Place the camera on a flat surface or use a
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2 In any Still mode, press the Self Timer
button.
The Self Timer icon appears in the status area.
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 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 64.
The Self Timer turns off after you take the picture or if you change modes.
To cancel the Self Timer 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.
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Taking a Burst Series of Pictures

Burst lets you to take up to 4 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

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
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1 Press the Shutter button half-way and hold to set the auto-focus and
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2 Press the Shutter button the rest of the way down and hold it to take
the pictures.
The camera takes up to 4 pictures in quick succession. It stops taking pictures when the Shutter button is released, when 4 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 4 pictures.
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Changing Optional Settings

Press the Menu button to access optional picture-taking settings. All menu options are not available in all modes.
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Image Storage (page 10)
Exposure Comp. (page 28)
Picture Quality (page 29)
Color Mode (page 30)
White Balance (page 31)
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Date Stamp (page 38)
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Setting Exposure Compensation

Use Exposure Compensation to control how much light enters the camera. This setting is useful for taking pictures in high-contrast scenes, or for retaking pictures when you are not satisfied with the brightness.
Adjust the exposure by plus or minus 2 steps in 1/2-step increments. NOTE: Exposure Compensation cannot be used with Long Time Exposure.
You can use PAS mode to quick-set Exposure Compensation (see
page 15).
1 In any Still mode, press the Menu button. 2 Press to highlight Exposure Compensation , then press the OK
button.
3 Press to select the Exposure
Compensation setting.
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4 Press the OK button to accept the change. 5 Press the Menu button to exit the menu. 6 Use the camera screen to frame your
subject. Press the Shutter button half-way and hold to set the focus, then press the rest of the way down to take the picture.
This setting remains until you change the Mode dial or turn off the camera; or, if it was set in PAS mode, until you use Reset (page 36) to return to the default setting.
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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 (3.1 MP)—for printing up to 11 x 14 in.(28 x 36 cm); pictures are highest resolution and largest file size.
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Best (3:2) (2.8 MP)—for printing up to 11 x 14 in.(28 x 36 cm); also ideal for printing to the Kodak EasyShare printer dock 6000 and other printing solutions (see page 72).
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Better (2.1 MP)—for printing up to 8 x 10 in. (20 x 25 cm); pictures are medium resolution with smaller file size.
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Good (1.1 MP)—for emailing, Internet, or screen display; pictures are lowest resolution and smallest file size.
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4 Press the OK button. 5 Press the Menu button to exit the menu.
This setting remains until you change it.
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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.
Color (default)for color pictures. Black & Whitefor black and white
pictures. Sepia—for pictures with a
reddish-brown, antique look.
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 PAS mode, until you use Reset (page 36) to return to the default setting.
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Setting White Balance

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 Landscape, Close-up, and PAS modes.
1 In any Still 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.
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 PAS mode, until you use Reset (page 36) to return to the default setting.
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Setting ISO Speed

The ISO setting controls the cameras 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 Landscape, Close-up, and PAS modes.
Higher ISO speeds may create a picture that is “noisier” than a picture taken at lower ISO speeds.
1 In any Still 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)—sets an ISO speed (100-200) based on scene brightness. Ideal for general picture taking.
ISO 100—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.
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 PAS mode, until you use Reset (page 36) to return to the default setting.
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Setting Long Time Exposure

In Landscape mode, use Long Time Exposure to control how long the shutter stays open and to portray a sense of motion. Settings range from 0.7 to 4 seconds.
NOTE: Long Time Exposure cannot be used with Exposure Compensation or
manual ISO speed setting. When using Long Time Exposure, ISO speed is set to Auto with an
automatic value of 100. You can also use PAS mode to set the shutter speed (see page 15).

Set Long Time Exposure

1 Turn the Mode dial to Landscape . 2 Press the Menu button. 3 Press to highlight Long Time
Exposure , then press the OK button.
4 In any Still mode, press the Menu button. 5 Press to select an option, then press
the OK button.
6 Press the Menu button to exit the menu.

Take the Picture

1 Place the camera on a flat surface or use a tripod. 2 Use the camera screen to frame your subject. Press the Shutter button
half-way and hold to set the focus. Press the rest of the way down to take the picture.
This setting remains until you change the Mode dial or turn off the camera.
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Setting Exposure Metering

Use Exposure Metering to ensure that the proper amount of light enters the camera lens.
NOTE: Exposure Metering is available in Landscape, Close-up, and PAS modes.
1 In any Still 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 the Mode dial or turn off the camera; or, if it was set while in PAS mode, until you use Reset (page 36) to return to the default setting.
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Setting Focus Zone

If you do not get the composition and focus results you want by using framing marks (page 19), use the Focus Zone feature to select a large or a concentrated area of focus.
NOTE: Focus Zone is available in Close-up and PAS modes.
1 In any Still 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.
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 PAS mode, until you use Reset (page 36) to return to the default setting.
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Resetting Manual Settings to Defaults

Reset is available in PAS mode only; it returns all settings to the original factory defaults. Reset does not change settings for any mode except PAS. See page 26 for a list of the settings.
1 In any Still 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 PAS (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.
See page 104 for a list of the original factory settings.
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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.

FirstOn 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.

SecondOn Your Camera

1 In any Still mode, press the Menu button. 2 Highlight Set Album , then press the
OK button.
3 Press to highlight an album name,
then press the OK button. Repeat to add pictures to more than one album.
Selected albums are noted with 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.
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Your selections are saved. If you turn on Liveview, 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.

ThirdTransfer to Your Computer

When you transfer the tagged pictures to your computer, the Kodak EasyShare software opens and categorizes your pictures in the appropriate album folder. 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 (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.
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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.
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Use Video mode to take videos or to customize video-taking settings. Before you take a video, make sure your picture storage location is set the way you want it (see page 10).
NOTE: Flash is not available in Video mode.
You can set Optical Zoom before, but not during, video recording.

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Recording also stops if the storage location is full. See page 106 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.
1 Turn the Mode dial to Video .
A live image, camera status, and the recording time available appear on the camera screen.
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After you take a video, the camera screen displays the first frame of the video for approximately 5 seconds. While the frame is displayed, you can:
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Using the Optical Zoom

Use Optical Zoom to get up to 4X 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.
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1 Use the viewfinder or camera screen to
frame your subject.
2 Press Telephoto (T) to zoom in. Press Wide
Angle (W) to zoom out.
The lens extends or retracts. The viewfinder or camera screen displays the zoomed image.
3 Press the Shutter button to take the video.

Changing Optional Video Settings

In Video mode, press the Menu button to access optional video-taking settings.
Image Storage (page 10)
Album (page 44)
Setup Menu (page 61)
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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.

FirstOn 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.

SecondOn Your Camera

1 In Video mode, press the Menu button. 2 Highlight Set Album , then press the OK
button.
3 Press to highlight an album name,
then press the OK button. Repeat to add videos to more than one album.
Selected albums are noted with 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. If you turn on Liveview, 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.

ThirdTransfer to Your Computer

When you transfer the tagged videos to your computer, the Kodak EasyShare software opens and categorizes your videos in the appropriate album folder. See the Kodak EasyShare software Help for details.
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The Self Timer creates a 10-second delay between the time you press the Shutter button and the time video recording begins.
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1 Place the camera on a flat surface or use a
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2 Turn the Mode dial to Video , then press
the Self Timer button.
3 Press to highlight a Video Length
option, then press the OK button: Unlimited—records until you stop
recording or until storage is full.
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NOTE: If the current storage location does not
have adequate space, some video length options are not displayed. (See page 106 for video storage capacities.)
4 Compose the scene, then press the Shutter
button completely down. Move so that you are in the scene.
The Self Timer/Video light blinks slowly for 8 seconds, then quickly for 2 seconds before the video begins recording. It then stays on while recording.
To cancel the Self Timer 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.
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Videos
Press the Review button to view and work with your pictures and videos. To save battery power, place your camera in the optional Kodak EasyShare camera dock 6000 to review pictures and videos (see page 80).
Remember, press the Shutter button to take a picture anytime—even in Review.

Viewing Single Pictures and Videos

1 Press the Review button.
The camera screen displays the last picture or video taken.
The icons displayed with each picture indicate the applied features. See Camera
Screen Icons, page 8.
2 Press to scroll backward or forward
through pictures and videos. For fast scrolling, press and hold .
3 Press the Review button to exit Review.
NOTE: Pictures taken at the Best (3:2) quality
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Viewing Multiple Pictures and Videos

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Thumbnails of nine pictures and videos are displayed at once.
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.

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,
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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 .
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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
displayed picture or video.
EXITexits the Delete screen. ALLdeletes all pictures and videos from
your current storage location.
4 To delete other pictures and videos, press . 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 in this manner. Remove
protection before deleting (page 51).
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Changing Optional Review Settings

In Review mode, press the Menu button to access optional review settings.
Magnify (pictures)(page 50) Play (videos) (page 48)
Share (page 57) Video Date Display
Image Storage (page 10) Multi-up (page 48)
Protect (page 51) Picture/Video
Album (page 52) Setup Menu (page 61)
Slide Show (page 53)
Copy (page 55)
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Information (page 56)

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
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Protecting Pictures and Videos From Deletion

1 Press the Review button, then locate the picture or video to protect. 2 Press the Menu button.
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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.
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Tagging Pictures/Videos for Albums
Use the Album feature in Review mode to tag the pictures and videos in your camera with album names.

FirstOn 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.

SecondOn Your Camera

1 Press the Review button. 2 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 Highlight Exit, then press the OK button.
Your selections are saved.
7 Press the Menu button to return to Review mode.

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Running a Slide Show

Use the Slide Show to display your pictures and videos on the camera screen. To run a slide show on a television or on any external device, see page 54. To save battery power, use an optional Kodak AC adapter, 3-volt (see page 111).

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 is displayed once, in the order in which you took them. Then the camera returns to the Menu screen.
4 To cancel the Slide Show, 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.
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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 (NTSC or PAL) is correct (page 65).
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NOTE: The slide show stops if you connect or disconnect the cable while the
slide show is running.
1 Connect the audio/video cable (included)
from the camera video-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 display.
2 Review pictures and videos on the television
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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:
m A card is inserted in the camera. m The cameras picture storage location is set to the location from which you
are copying. See Choosing Internal Memory or MMC/SD Card, page 10.
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.
EXITreturns to the Review menu. ALLcopies 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 107.)
NOTE:
m Pictures and videos are copied, not moved. To remove pictures and videos
from the original location after they are copied, delete them (see page 49).
m 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 51.
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Displaying Video Date

To display the capture date and time (only during video playback on the camera):
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 during video playback on the camera. 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.
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The Share button lets you “tag” your pictures and videos. When they are transferred to your computer, you can share:
Tagged Pictures Tagged Videos
m By print m By email m As Favorites, for easy organization on
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Press the Share button to tag pictures and videos:
m Any time (the last picture taken and the Share menu are displayed). m Just after you take them, during Quickview (see page 20 and page 42). m After pressing the Review button (see page 47).
NOTE: Tags remain until removed. If a tagged picture or video is copied, the tag
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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. Print All is not available in Quickview.
To remove the print tagging for all pictures in the storage location, highlight Cancel Prints, then press the OK button. Cancel Prints is not available in Quickview.

Printing Tagged Pictures

When you transfer the tagged pictures to your computer, the Kodak EasyShare software print screen opens. For details on printing, click the Help button in the Kodak EasyShare software.
For more information on printing from your computer or card, see page 72.
2 Highlight Print , then press the OK
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3 Press to select the number of copies
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Tagging Pictures and Videos for Emailing

FirstOn 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.

SecondTag 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.

ThirdTransfer 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.
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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.
For details, click the Help button in the Kodak EasyShare software.

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.
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Settings
Use Setup to customize camera settings according to your preferences.

To Access Setup Mode/Menus

1 In any mode (including Review), press the Menu button. 2 Press to highlight Setup , then press the OK button.

Setup Menus

Return to previous menu Date & Time Set (page 6)
Default Print Quantity (page 62)
Quickview (page 62) Language (page 65)
Liveview (page 63)Format (page 66)
Advanced Digital Zoom (page 64)
Shutter Sound (page 64)
Video Out (page 65)
About (page 66)
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Changing the Default Print Quantity

The Default Print Quantity setting determines the value that is displayed on the Share Print screen (page 58). 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 20 and page 42). To save battery power, turn off Quickview.
1 Press the Menu button. 2 Press to highlight Setup , then press the OK button. 3 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.
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Turning On Liveview in Still Modes

The Liveview feature lets you use the camera screen as a viewfinder (see
page 18). The default setting is Liveview Off. You must press the OK button to
turn it on. IMPORTANT: Liveview quickly depletes battery power; use it
To change the Liveview default to On:
1 Press the Menu button. 2 Press to highlight Setup , then press the OK button. 3 Press to highlight Liveview , then press the OK button.
sparingly.
4 Press to highlight On, then press the
OK button.
Liveview is now On by default. The camera screen is on whenever the camera is on (in Still or Video mode). You can still press the OK button to turn Liveview off and on.
5 Press the Menu button to exit the menu.
This setting remains until you change it.
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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.
5 Press the Menu button to exit the menu.
NOTE: Advanced Digital Zoom cannot be activated unless Liveview is on.

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.
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Setting Video Out

Video Out is a regional setting that lets you successfully connect to a television or other external device (see page 54).
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.
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Formatting Internal Memory or MMC/SD Card

CAUTION:
CAUTION:
CAUTION: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.
CANCELexits without making a change. INTERNAL MEMORYdeletes 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.

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 Menu button to exit the menu.
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7 Installing the Software

NOTE: To install software on computers running Windows 2000, Windows XP
Pro, or Mac OS X, you need administrator privileges. See your computer users guide.

Windows System Requirements

m Personal computer running Windows 98, 98SE, ME, 2000, or XP OS m 233 MHz processor or greater (300 MHz recommended for Windows
2000 and XP)
m 64 MB of available RAM (128 MB recommended) m 100 MB of available hard disk space m CD-ROM drive m Built-in USB port m Color monitor with a minimum resolution of 800 x 600 pixels; High Color
(16-bit) or True Color (24-bit) recommended
m Internet access for online printing and emailing
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Mac OS X System Requirements

m Macintosh computer with a G3 or G4 processor m Mac OS 10.1.2, minimum m 128 MB of available RAM m 200 MB of available hard disk space m CD-ROM drive m Built-in USB port m Color monitor with a minimum resolution of 800 x 600 pixels; thousands
or millions of colors recommended
m Internet access for online printing and emailing

Mac OS 8.6 and 9.x System Requirements

m PowerPC-based Macintosh computer m Mac OS 8.6 or 9.x m 64 MB of available RAM m 200 MB of available hard disk space m CD-ROM drive m Built-in USB port m Color monitor with a minimum resolution of 800 x 600 pixels; thousands
or millions of colors recommended
m 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.
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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:
CAUTION:
CAUTION: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-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.
m Windows-based computers—select Typical to automatically install
the most commonly used applications. Select Custom to choose the applications you wish to install.
m Mac OS 8.6 or 9.x—select Easy to automatically install the most
commonly used applications.
m 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, see 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.
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Computer
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
CAUTION: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:
m The (included) USB cable. m The (optional) Kodak EasyShare camera dock 6000. See page 75 for
connecting with the camera dock.
m The (optional) Kodak EasyShare printer dock 6000. Purchase these and
other accessories at a dealer of Kodak products or
www.kodak.com/go/dx6340accessories.

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 users 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: Go to www.kodak.com/go/howto for an online tutorial on connecting.
You can also use a Kodak multi-card reader or Kodak SD multimedia card reader-writer 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 www.ofoto.com) is one of the many online print services offered in the Kodak EasyShare software. You can easily:
m Upload your pictures. m Edit, enhance, and add borders to your pictures. m Store pictures, and share them with family and friends. m Order high-quality prints, photo greeting cards, frames, and albumsand
have them delivered to your door.

Printing From an Optional MMC/SD Card

m Automatically print tagged pictures when you insert your card into a printer
with an MMC/SD slot. See your printer users guide for details.
m Make prints at an MMC/SD-capable Kodak picture maker. (Contact a
location prior to visiting. See www.kodak.com/go/picturemaker.)
m 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 directlywithout using a computer. Purchase this and other accessories at a dealer of Kodak products or www.kodak.com/go/dx6340accessories.
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6000
The Kodak EasyShare camera dock 6000:
m Makes it easy to transfer pictures and videos to the computer. m Charges the included Kodak EasyShare Ni-MH rechargeable battery pack.
(Install the battery pack in the camera for charging.)
m Supplies power to the camera.
You can purchase a camera dock at a dealer of Kodak products or at
www.kodak.com/go/dx6340accessories.

Camera Dock 6000 Package Contents

2
3
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
CAUTION:CAUTION:
Do not use the AC power adapter, 5-volt to power your camera without the dock. It is not compatible with your camera alone.
1 Camera dock 6000 (with universal insert
installed)
2 AC power adapter, 5-volt
Your AC adapter may differ from the one pictured.
3 Kodak EasyShare Ni-MH rechargeable
1
battery pack
4 Quick Start Guide (not shown)
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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 DX6340 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
Connector
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.
NOTE: To order a custom insert for your
camera, visit our Web site at
www.kodak.com/go/dx6340accessories.
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Connecting the Camera Dock 6000

After the Kodak EasyShare software is loaded (see page 69), connect the camera dock to your computer and to a power outlet. You need:
m The USB cable included with your camera m The AC adapter, 5-volt included with the camera dock
IMPORTANT: Make sure your camera is NOT in the camera dock
IMPORTANT: Use only the AC adapter, 5-volt included with the
Leave the camera dock connected so its always ready to transfer pictures and videos.
when you are connecting to power and the computer.
1 Plug the labeled end of the USB cable
into the labeled USB port on your computer. See your computer users 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.
camera dock 6000. Other adapters may cause damage to your camera, camera dock, or AC adapter.
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Installing the Rechargeable Battery

You received a non-rechargeable CRV3 starter battery with your camera. To take full advantage of your camera dock 6000, replace the CRV3 battery with the Kodak EasyShare Ni-MH rechargeable battery pack that is packaged with the camera dock.
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page 78 for charging instructions.
1 Open the battery door on the bottom of the
camera.
2 Install the Ni-MH rechargeable battery pack
as illustrated.
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
CAUTION:CAUTION:
The battery pack can only be inserted into the camera in the orientation shown. If the battery pack does not easily install, reposition it and try again. DO NOT FORCE IT. Doing so can damage your camera.
3 Close the battery door.
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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
NOTE: If the Kodak EasyShare Ni-MH rechargeable battery pack requires
charging, charging begins (see page 78).
1 Flip down the camera dock foot.
The camera dock now sits at the proper angle for viewing the camera screen.
2 Turn off the camera.
Foot
3 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 batteries.
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Charging the Battery

1 Make sure the Kodak EasyShare Ni-MH
rechargeable battery pack is installed in the camera (see page 76).
Charging lights
If the battery requires charging, charging begins after a brief battery check.
m Full charging takes about 2.5 hours. m 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 110).
m Charging is suspended during picture transfer.

Charging Lights Status

Charging Lights Cause
Green lights
Red light (blinking)
No lights Camera is not properly seated in the camera dock.
2 Turn off the camera and place it in the
camera dock (see page 77).
Camera is properly docked. Battery is either being checked or is less than half charged.
Battery is more than half charged. Battery is fully charged.
Battery is not properly installed (see page 76). 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. Correct battery is not installed (see page 76).
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Transferring Pictures With the Dock

After the Kodak EasyShare software is loaded on your computer (see page 69), 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 (page 77).
dock is connected to AC power and to a computer via the USB cable.
The camera dock is not plugged into AC power (page 75). The USB cable is not connected (page 75).
Messages about the transfer status appear on the camera 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.
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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 camera screen.
1 Turn on the camera and place it in the
Review
button
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).

Camera Dock 6000 Specifications

SpecificationsKodak EasyShare camera dock 6000
Communication with computer
Dimensions (without insert)
Transfer light (page 79) Indicates connection/transfer Charging lights (page 78) Indicate charging status and error
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
cameras)
6.1 in. (155 mm)
3.7 in. (94.5 mm)
1.2 in.(31 mm)
6.0 oz (170 g)
conditions
dock)
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TroubleshootingCamera 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 (page 75).
Install the software (page 69).
Close all software applications and try again.
Replace the camera on the camera dock and press the Transfer button.
Press the Transfer button.

Earlier Cameras and Docks

Your Kodak EasyShare camera dock 6000 requires a Kodak EasyShare CX/DX6000 or LS600 series digital camera.
Earlier camera models (Kodak EasyShare 4000 series and previous) require the original Kodak EasyShare camera dock or camera dock II.
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When you have questions about your camera, start here. Additional technical information is available in the ReadMe file located on the Kodak EasyShare software CD. For camera dock 6000 troubleshooting, see page 81. For updates to Troubleshooting information, see www.kodak.com/go/dx6340support.

Camera Problems

Problem Cause Solution
Camera does not turn on.
Camera does not turn off; len s does not retract.
Pictures remaining number does not decrease after taking a picture.
Picture orientation is not accurate.
Battery is not properly installed.
Battery is not charged. Recharge the battery (page 78). A non-approved battery
may be in the camera.
The picture does not take up enough space to decrease the number.
You did not take a picture.
The camera was rotated or tilted while the picture was taken.
Reinstall the battery (page 4).
Use the battery that came with your camera, or an approved replacement battery (page 109).
The camera is operating normally. Continue taking pictures.
Use Review (page 47) or Quickview (page 20) to make sure a picture was taken.
Set the Orientation Sensor (page 39).
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Problem Cause Solution
Shutter button does not work.
Part of the picture is missing.
(Also see Stored pictures are corrupted.)
Stored pictures are corrupted.
Camera is not turned on.
The camera is processing a picture; the ready light (near the viewfinder) is blinking.
The card or internal memory is full.
The Shutter button was not pressed
Something was blocking the lens when the picture was taken.
Your eye or the picture was not centered correctly in the viewfinder or camera screen.
The card was removed or the battery expired while the ready light was blinking.
Turn on the camera (page 5).
Wait until the ready light stops blinking before attempting to take another picture.
Transfer pictures to the computer (page 71), delete pictures from the camera (page 49), switch storage locations (page 10), or insert a card with available memory (page 9).
For best pictures, see page 13.
Keep hands, fingers, or other objects away from the lens when taking pictures.
Leave space around subject when centering picture in viewfinder or camera screen.
Retake picture. Do not remove card while the ready light is blinking. Keep battery charged.
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Problem Cause Solution
In Review mode, you do not see a picture (or the expected picture) on the camera screen.
Picture is too dark.
The camera may not be accessing the correct storage location.
Flash is not on. Turn on the flash (page 22). The subject is too far
away for the flash to have an effect.
The subject is in front of a bright light (backlit).
Not enough light. In Landscape mode, use Long
Auto exposure was not achieved.
Check the picture storage location setting (page 10).
Move so there is no more than
19.4 ft (5.9 m) between the camera and the subject; 8.9 ft (2.7 m) in Telephoto.
Use Fill flash (page 22) or change your position so light is not behind the subject.
Time Exposure (page 33). In Landscape, Close-up, or PAS
modes, set ISO to 400 (page 32). Use PAS mode to change the
shuuter speed (page 15). To take the best possible pictures,
press the Shutter button half-way and hold. When the ready light glows green, press the Shutter button the rest of the way down to take the picture.
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Problem Cause Solution
Picture is too light.
In Review mode, a blue screen is displayed instead of a picture.
Stored pictures are damaged.
The flash is not needed. Change to Auto flash or Flash Off
The subject was too close for flash.
The light sensor is covered.
Too much light. Decrease Exposure Compensation
Auto exposure was not achieved.
The picture has no thumbnail or an unrecognized thumbnail.
The card was removed when the ready light was blinking.
(page 22). Move so there is at least 1.6 ft (0.5
m) in Wide; 2.5 ft (0.75 m) in Tele between camera and subject.
Hold the camera so your hands or other objects do not cover the light sensor.
(page 28). To take the best possible pictures,
press the Shutter button half-way and hold. When the ready light glows green, press the Shutter button the rest of the way down to take the picture.
Transfer the picture to the computer (page 71), or delete the picture (page 49).
Make sure the ready light is not blinking before removing the card.
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Problem Cause Solution
Picture is not clear.
Slide show does not run on external video device.
Camera freezes up when a card is inserted or removed.
The lens is dirty. Clean the lens (page 105). Subject too close when
taking picture.
Subject or the camera moved while the picture was taken.
The subject is too far away for the flash to be effective.
Auto focus was not achieved.
Video Out setting is incorrect.
External device is set incorrectly.
Camera detected an error when the card was inserted or removed.
Move so there is at least 19.7 in. (50 cm) between the camera and the subject, or at least 3.9 in. (10 cm) at Wide in Close-up mode.
Place the camera on a flat, steady surface or use a tripod.
Move so there is no more than
19.4 ft (5.9 m) between the camera and the subject; 8.9 ft (2.7 m) in Telephoto.
To take the best possible pictures, press the Shutter button half-way and hold. When the ready light glows green, press the Shutter button the rest of the way down to take the picture. (If the yellow light blinks, release the Shutter button and recompose picture.)
Adjust the camera Video Out setting (NTSC or PAL,
page 65).
See the external devices user’s guide.
Turn the camera off, then back on. Make sure the camera is turned off before inserting or removing a card.
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Camera/Computer Communications

Problem Cause Solution
The computer cannot communicate with the camera.
(For communication problems with a camera dock 6000, see
page 81.)
There is a problem with the configuration of the USB port on the computer.
Camera power is off. Turn on the camera (page 5). Battery is not charged. Recharge the battery (page 78). Some Advanced Power
Management utilities on laptops turn off ports to save battery life.
USB cable is not securely connected.
Software is not installed. Install the software
Software is installed incorrectly.
Too many applications are running on the computer.
The Battery Monitor or similar software runs constantly.
See this file on the EasyShare software CD: USB.html Or, go to:
www.kodak.com/go/ camerasupport
See the Power Management section of the laptop users guide to disable this feature.
Connect cable to camera and computer port (page 71).
(page 69). Disconnect the USB cable. Close all
open applications. Uninstall, then re-install the software (page 69). To uninstall, go to Start/Settings/ Control Panel/Add/Remove Programs.
Disconnect camera from the computer. Close all software applications, reconnect camera.
Close that software before starting the Kodak software.
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