Kodak EasyShare DX6440 Zoom User Guide
Kodak EasyShare
DX6440 zoom digital camera
Simulated image
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
All screen images are simulated.
Kodak and EasyShare are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company.
P/N 6B8551
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
11 Lens
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Back View
Product Overview
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1 Camera screen
(LCD, liquid crystal display) 7 8
2 Share button (page 59) 9 Self Timer/Burst button
3 Mode dial/Off (page 16, 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
1112Zoom (Wide Angle/Telephoto)
Grip
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Side Views
Product Overview
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Left Side Right Side
1 A/V Out, for television viewing 4 DC-In (3V) ,
2 Slot for optional SD/MMC card
3 USB Port
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for optional AC adapter
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Product Overview
Top and Bottom Views
CRV3, KAA2HR, AA/Lithium,
AA/NiMH, AA/NiMn
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Top Bottom
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 SD/MMC Card.................................................... 9
Choosing Internal Memory or SD/MMC Card...................10
Important Battery Information........................................... 12
2 Taking Pictures .................................................................15
Take a Picture ........................................................................... 15
Picture-Taking Modes .............................................................16
PAS Mode................................................................................... 17
Liveview—Framing with the Camera Screen...................20
Quickview—Reviewing the Picture Just Taken ............... 22
Adjusting the Viewfinder....................................................... 22
Using the Optical Zoom.........................................................23
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Using the Advanced Digital Zoom......................................23
Using the Flash........................................................................24
Putting Yourself in the Picture...........................................26
Taking a Burst Series of Pictures..................................... 27
Changing Optional Settings ................................................28
Setting Exposure Compensation .......................................30
Setting Picture Quality..........................................................31
Setting Color Mode ................................................................32
Setting White Balance ..........................................................33
Setting ISO Speed..................................................................34
Setting Long Time Exposure................................................35
Setting Exposure Metering ................................................ 36
Setting Focus Zone................................................................ 37
Resetting PAS Settings to Defaults...............................38
Pre-tagging for Album Names ............................................39
Placing the Date on Pictures..............................................40
Setting the Orientation Sensor.......................................... 41
3 Taking Videos ................................................................... 43
Taking a Video...........................................................................43
Quickview—Reviewing the Video Just Taken................... 44
Using the Optical Zoom......................................................... 45
Changing Optional Video Settings.....................................45
Pre-tagging for Album Names ............................................46
Putting Yourself in the Video .............................................. 47
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4 Reviewing Pictures and Videos ...................................49
Viewing Single Pictures and Videos ................................... 49
Viewing Multiple Pictures and Videos ...............................50
Playing a Video......................................................................... 50
Deleting Pictures and Videos................................................51
Changing Optional Review Settings .................................. 52
Magnifying Pictures ............................................................... 52
Protecting Pictures and Videos From Deletion............. 53
Tagging Pictures/Videos for Albums................................. 54
Running a Slide Show ............................................................ 55
Displaying Pictures/Videos on a Television ..................... 56
Copying Pictures and Videos................................................57
Displaying Video Date............................................................58
Viewing Picture/Video Information ..................................... 58
5 Sharing Pictures and Videos ......................................59
When Can I Tag My Pictures and Videos?........................ 59
Tagging Pictures for Printing..............................................60
Tagging Pictures and Videos for Emailing........................ 61
Tagging Pictures and Videos as Favorites ..................... 62
Need Help? ................................................................................62
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6 Customizing Your Camera Settings ........................63
To Access Setup Mode/Menus.......................................... 63
Setup Menus ........................................................................... 63
Changing the Default Print Quantity................................64
Turning Off Quickview .............................................................64
Turning On Liveview in Still Modes......................................65
Changing Advanced Digital Zoom...................................... 66
Turning Off the Shutter Sound ......................................... 66
Setting Video Out ...................................................................67
Selecting a Language ............................................................ 67
Formatting Internal Memory or SD/MMC Card............ 68
Viewing Camera Information ............................................... 68
7 Installing the Software .................................................69
Windows OS-based System Requirements .................. 69
Mac OS X System Requirements.......................................70
Mac OS 8.6 and 9.x System Requirements .................. 70
Install the Software .................................................................71
8 Connecting Camera to Computer ...............................73
Transferring Pictures With the USB Cable ..................... 73
Printing Pictures from Your Computer ............................ 74
Printing From an Optional SD/MMC Card ....................... 74
Print With or Without a Computer..................................... 74
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9 Using the Camera Dock 6000 ....................................75
Camera Dock 6000 Package Contents...........................75
Installing the Custom Camera Insert............................... 76
Connecting the Camera Dock 6000 ................................. 77
Installing the Rechargeable Battery ................................ 78
Docking the Camera................................................................79
Charging the Battery ............................................................80
Transferring Pictures With the Dock................................. 81
Reviewing Pictures and Videos............................................ 82
Camera Dock 6000 Specifications.................................. 82
Troubleshooting—Camera Dock 6000 ...........................83
Earlier Cameras and Docks................................................. 84
10 Troubleshooting .............................................................85
Camera Problems....................................................................85
Camera/Computer Communications.................................90
SD/MMC Cards and Internal Memory ............................... 91
Camera Screen Messages ................................................... 92
Camera Ready Light Status...............................................96
11 Getting Help ....................................................................99
Helpful Web Links ....................................................................99
Help in this Manual ................................................................ 99
Software Help .......................................................................... 99
Telephone Customer Support ........................................... 100
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12 Appendix ......................................................................... 103
Camera Specifications ........................................................ 103
Shutter Speeds..................................................................... 105
Original Factory Settings ..................................................106
Upgrading Your Software and Firmware.........................107
Tips, Safety, Maintenance ..................................................107
Storage Capacities ..............................................................108
Locating Pictures and Videos on a Card ....................... 109
Picture Naming Conventions .............................................. 110
Power-Saving Features ..........................................................111
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 69.
Need This Guide in Larger Print?
For a large print version of this User’s Guide:
1 Visit www.kodak.com/go/dx6440support.
2 Navigate to the Manuals section.
3 Click View as PDF to open the User’s Guide.
4 On a Windows OS-based computer or Mac OS 8.6 or 9.x:
! From the File menu, select Print.
! In the Print window, select Fit to Page.
On Mac OS X:
! From the File menu, select Page Setup.
! Change Scale to 200%.
5 Print as usual.
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Chapter 1
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:
Transfer—Transfer pictures and videos to your computer.
Share—Print pictures, order prints online, email pictures and videos.
Print—(see page 74) 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:
! Automatically print to any printer with an SD/MMC slot
! Make prints at an SD/MMC-capable Kodak picture maker, visit
http://www.kodak.com/go/picturemaker
! Take the card to your local photo retailer for professional printing
Organize—Use Favorites to organize and retrieve pictures on a computer.
Edit—Add 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
Chapter 1
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1 Camera 4 USB cable
2 Custom insert (for camera
dock, see page 76)
3 CRV3 battery
(non-rechargeable)
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
pictures and videos on television)
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Chapter 1
Loading the Battery
A CRV3 lithium battery, non-rechargeable, is included with your camera.
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1 Turn off the camera.
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
For acceptable battery life and to make
sure your camera operates
dependably, do not use alkaline
batteries.
See page 12 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
loop.
3 Pull until secure.
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Chapter 1
Turning On the Camera
Ready
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Mode
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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
Counterclockwise for video mode
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,
page 65.
The camera completes operations that
are in process.
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Chapter 1
Setting the Date and Time
Setting the Date & Time, First Time
The Date & Time have been reset message appears the first time you turn on
the camera or if the battery is removed for an extended time.
1 SET DATE & TIME is highlighted. Press the
OK button.
(Select Cancel to set the date and time at a
later time.)
The Date & Time screen appears.
OK
Setting the Date & Time, Anytime
Joystick/OK
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.
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.
3 Press to highlight Date & Time, then
press the OK button.
Menu
The date format is YYYY/MM/DD. The time
is displayed in a 24-hour format.
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Chapter 1
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:
Mode
dial
More
settings
! Turn the Mode dial from the Off position.
If is displayed in the status area, press
the Flash/Status button to display additional
settings.
Status
area
Mode
icon
Press to redisplay the status information
at any time.
! Press the Flash button.
The current camera status icons are
displayed in the bottom half of the Flash
screen.
! Press the Shutter button halfway down
when Liveview is on. Current aperture,
shutter speed, and digital zoom values are
displayed.
Other icons temporarily disappear.
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Chapter 1
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 16. **For flash icons, see page 24.
Camera/Picture Status
Share Icons Quality Icons Protect
Print
Email
Favorite
TRIP+
name
exposure
White
balance
Best
Best (3:2)
Better
Good
Internal memory
Memory Card
Pictures remaining
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Exposure metering
zone
Low
Exhausted
Album
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Chapter 1
Inserting an SD/MMC Card
Your camera has 16 MB of internal memory. However, optional SD/MMC cards
provide removable, reusable storage for pictures and videos.
CAUTION:
The card can only be inserted one way; forcing it may
damage the camera or card.
Do not insert or remove a card when the 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 108 for storage capacities. Purchase SD/MMC cards at a dealer of
Kodak products or visit www.kodak.com/go/dx6440accessories.
To insert an SD/MMC card:
1 Turn off the camera.
2 Open the card door.
3 Orient the card as shown on the card door.
4 Push the card into the slot to seat the
connector.
5 Close the door.
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Chapter 1
Choosing Internal Memory or SD/MMC Card
The camera offers two options for storing pictures and videos:
Internal Memory —Store pictures and videos in 16 MB internal
memory.
SD/MMC Card —Store pictures and videos on a card. The number/length
of pictures/videos depends on the size of the card. Purchase accessories at a
dealer of Kodak products or visit www.kodak.com/go/dx6440accessories. For
storage capacities, see page 108.
Managing Your Storage Location Setting
1 Turn on the camera.
2 In any still or video mode, press the Menu button.
3 Press to highlight Image Storage , then press the OK button.
4 Press to highlight an option, then
press the OK button:
Auto (default)—the camera uses the card
if one is in the camera. If not, the camera
uses internal memory.
Internal Memory—the camera always
uses internal memory, even if a card is
installed.
5 Highlight Continue, then press the OK button again.
The setting remains until you change it and applies to all camera
functions.
6 Press the Menu button to exit the menu.
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Chapter 1
Checking Your Storage Setting
In Still and Video modes, the storage location icon that appears in the status
area indicates the camera’s storage location. To check the location, either:
Storage location
! Turn the Mode dial from the Off position, or
! 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
memory
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Chapter 1
Important Battery Information
Choose the replacement battery that fits your needs—and 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)
0 500
* Included with the Kodak EasyShare camera dock 6000
and printer dock 6000
165 - 205
165 - 205
100 - 140
Battery Life (Approx. Number of Pictures)
365 - 455
265 - 365
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, visit
http://www.kodak.com/global/en/service/batteries/batteryUsage.jhtml
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Chapter 1
Extending Battery Life
! Battery life depends significantly on battery age, usage conditions, and type.
Digital cameras are demanding on batteries. Not all batteries perform well
under these challenging conditions.
! Limit the following activities that quickly deplete battery power:
– Reviewing your pictures on the camera screen (see page 49)
– Using Liveview (see page 20)
– Using Quickview (see page 22 and page 44).
– Excessive use of the flash
! Purchase an optional Kodak 3-volt AC adapter to power your camera (see
page 111).
! Purchase an optional Kodak EasyShare camera dock 6000 (see page 75).
The camera dock 6000 powers your camera, transfers pictures, and is also
a battery charger for its included Kodak EasyShare Ni-MH rechargeable
battery pack.
! Purchase an optional Kodak EasyShare printer dock 6000 (see page 74).
The printer dock 6000 powers your camera, makes 4 x 6 prints with or
without a computer, transfers pictures, and is also a battery charger for its
included Kodak EasyShare Ni-MH rechargeable battery pack.
! Dirt on the battery contacts can affect battery life. Wipe the contacts with a
clean, dry cloth before loading batteries in the camera.
! Battery performance is reduced at temperatures below 41° F (5° C).
Carry spare batteries when using your camera in cold weather, and keep
them warm. Do not discard cold batteries that do not work; when they
return to room temperature, they may be usable.
Battery Safety and Handling
! Do not allow batteries to touch metal objects, including coins. Otherwise, a
battery may short circuit, discharge energy, become hot, or leak.
! For rechargeable battery disposal information, visit the Rechargeable
Battery Recycling Corporation Web site at www.rbrc.com.
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2 Taking Pictures
The camera is ready to take pictures when you turn it on—even 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 16 for a description of the
picture-taking modes.
The camera screen displays the mode
name and description. To interrupt the
description, press any button.
2 Use the viewfinder or camera screen to
Mode dial
Ready
light
frame your subject. (Press the OK button to
turn Liveview on. See page 20.)
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 25.
See Changing Optional Settings, page 28.
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Chapter 2
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,
Sport Subjects that are in motion. Shutter speed is fast.
focus, and flash.
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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 21) 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 17 and
page 18 for a full discussion of PAS mode.
Video Capture video with sound. See Taking Videos, page 43.
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".
creative control.
PAS mode gives you quick access to
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Program, Aperture priority, and
shar
Shutter priority modes.
See page 18 for directions on how to select
the modes and settings in PAS mode.
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Selecting Modes and Settings in PAS Mode
1 Turn the Mode dial to PAS.
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Liveview turns on and the PAS mode
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options appear on the camera screen.
shar
PAS mode
2 The PAS mode setting is selected
(highlighted in yellow). Move the joystick
to change the setting:
P— Program (default). You can set
exposure compensation.
A—Aperture priority. You can set
aperture and exposure compensation.
S—Shutter 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. See page 19 for option
descriptions.
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.
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