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Kodak EasyShare DX4530 User Manual

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  • Page 1 Kodak EasyShare DX4530 zoom digital camera User’s Guide www.kodak.com For interactive tutorials, www.kodak.com/go/howto...
  • Page 2 Eastman Kodak Company 343 State Street Rochester, New York 14650 All screen images are simulated © Eastman Kodak Company, 2003 Kodak, EasyShare, Max, and Retinar are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company. P/N 6B8563...

  • Page 3: Product Overview

    Front View 1 Shutter button 2 Mode dial 3 Flash button 4 Flash unit 5 Viewfinder window 6 Self Timer light Product Overview 7 Light sensor 8 Lens 9 DC In (for optional 3V AC adapter) 10 Lens cap strap post 11 Microphone 12 Wrist strap post...

  • Page 4: Back View

    Back View 1 Viewfinder 2 Ready light 3 Flash button 4 Mode dial 5 Shutter button 6 Zoom (Wide Angle and Telephoto) 7 Share button Product Overview 8 Grip 9 Review button 10 Camera screen (LCD) 11Menu button 12 4-way control 13 OK button 14 Delete button...

  • Page 5: Side View

    Side View 1 Audio/Video Out 2 Door to: Slot for optional SD/MMC card USB port (for computer connection) Product Overview...
  • Page 6 Top, Bottom View 1 Speaker 2 Flash button 3 Mode dial 4 Shutter button Product Overview AUTO 5 Battery door 6 Tripod socket 7 Dock connector door 8 Lens cap strap post...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    1 Getting Started ...1 Install Software First...1 Need This User Guide in Larger Print? ...1 What Can I Do With My Camera?...2 What Can I Do With My Pictures and Videos? ...2 Package Contents... 3 Attaching the Wrist Strap ... 4 Attaching the Lens Cap Strap...
  • Page 8 Taking Pictures in Landscape Mode...18 Taking Pictures in Close-up Mode ... 19 Liveview—Framing with the Camera Screen...20 Quickview—Reviewing the Picture Just Taken ... 21 Using the Auto Focus Framing Marks ... 22 Using the Optical Zoom...23 Using the Digital Zoom...23 Using the Flash...
  • Page 9 Protecting Pictures and Videos From Deletion... 40 Running a Slide Show ...41 Copying Pictures and Videos... 43 Displaying Video Date... 44 Viewing Picture/Video Information ... 44 5 Tagging Pictures and Videos ... 45 When Can I Tag My Pictures and Videos?... 45 Tagging Pictures for Printing...46 Tagging Pictures and Videos for Emailing...47 Tagging Pictures and Videos as Favorites ...48...
  • Page 10 7 Installing the Software ... 55 Windows System Requirements ...55 Mac OS X System Requirements...56 Mac OS 8.6 and 9.x System Requirements ...56 Install the Software... 57 8 Connecting to the Computer ... 59 Connecting to the Computer...59 Printing Pictures From Your Computer ... 60 Printing From an Optional SD/MMC Card ...
  • Page 11 10 Troubleshooting ...69 Troubleshooting—Camera ...69 Troubleshooting—Camera Dock II ... 82 11 Getting Help ...85 Helpful Web Links ...85 Help in this Manual ...85 Software Help...85 Telephone Customer Support ...86 12 Appendix ...89 Camera Specifications...89 Original Factory Settings—Camera ... 91 Upgrading Your Software and Firmware ... 92 Tips, Safety, Maintenance...

  • Page 13: Getting Started

    Getting Started Install Software First Install the software from the Kodak EasyShare software CD before connecting the camera (or optional camera dock) to the computer. Failure to do so may cause the software to load incorrectly. See the Quick Start Guide or Need This User Guide in Larger Print? See www.kodak.com/go/dx4530support.

  • Page 14: What Can I Do With My Camera

    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 Mac operating systems may support limited Kodak EasyShare software features.

  • Page 15: Package Contents

    (In some countries, the User’s Guide is provided on a CD only. Contents may change without notice.) * If your camera was packaged with a Kodak EasyShare camera dock II, a Kodak EasyShare Ni-MH rechargeable battery and AC power adapter are included.

  • Page 16: Attaching The Wrist Strap

    Thread the lens cap through the loop. Pull until secure. Use the lens cap to protect the lens when camera is not in use. Lenses are available. Purchase accessories at a dealer of Kodak products. See www.kodak.com/go/dx4530accessories...

  • Page 17: Loading The Battery

    CRV3 page 13 for other types of batteries you can use in your camera. If you purchased the Kodak EasyShare camera dock II, see on installing the Kodak EasyShare Ni-MH rechargeable battery. page 95 for information on the optional Kodak 3-volt digital camera AC adapter.

  • Page 18: Mode Dial Settings

    Mode Dial Settings Icon Mode Auto Sport Night Landscape For distant subjects. Flash does not fire unless you Close-up Video * To turn on the flash, see Chapter 1 AUTO Purpose Turns off the camera. For general picture-taking. Automatically sets exposure and focus.

  • Page 19: Turning On The Camera

    Turning On the Camera Ready light Mode dial AUTO Changing the Display Turn Liveview on so that the camera screen can be used as a viewfinder Change the Liveview setting so that it is on whenever the camera is on Turn the status area back on after it times out Turn off the camera...

  • Page 20: Setting The Date And Time

    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. Chapter 1 SET DATE &...

  • Page 21: Checking Camera Status Icons

    Checking Camera Status Icons Status Icons Screen Icon Status Icons (Top of Camera Screen) Status icons depict enabled features and settings: Date stamp Long time exposure Best Best (3:2) Better Good Quality Screen Icons (Bottom of Camera Screen) Screen icons depict the current mode or a battery concern: Auto Sport Share...

  • Page 22: Inserting An Sd/Mmc Card

    To remove the card, push it in, then release it. When the card is partially ejected, pull it out. page 93 for storage capacities. Purchase accessories at a dealer of Kodak products. See www.kodak.com/go/dx4530accessories Chapter 1 To insert an SD/MMC card: Turn off the camera.

  • Page 23: Choosing Internal Memory Or Sd/Mmc Card

    The camera offers two options for storing pictures and videos: Internal Memory SD/MMC Card —store as many pictures and videos as you like, depending on the size of the card. Purchase accessories at a dealer of Kodak products. See www.kodak.com/go/dx4530accessories. For storage capacities, page Managing Your Storage Location Setting Turn on the camera.

  • Page 24: Memory Card

    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: Picture or video location Checking a Picture or Video’s Location In Review mode, the storage location icon that appears with a picture indicates the location of the picture or video and the camera setting.

  • Page 25: Important Battery Information

    (per charge) Kodak Max digital camera batteries, AA (2) * Included with the Kodak EasyShare camera dock II and printer dock 4000 We do not recommend or support alkaline batteries. For acceptable battery life, and to make sure your camera operates dependably, use the replacement batteries listed above.

  • Page 26: Extending Battery Life

    – Reviewing your pictures on the camera screen (see – Using Liveview (see – Using Quickview (see – Excessive use of the flash Purchase an optional Kodak 3-volt AC adapter to power your camera (see page 95). Purchase an optional Kodak EasyShare camera dock II (see...

  • Page 27: Taking Pictures

    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 your picture storage location is set the way you want it (see page 11).

  • Page 28: Taking Pictures In Sport Mode

    Taking Pictures in Sport Mode Use this mode when the subject is in motion. In Sports mode, the shutter speed is set between 1/30 to 1/1700 second. Ready light Default flash setting: Available flash settings: Camera returns to default: When you change modes or turn off the Chapter 2 Turn the Mode dial to The camera screen displays a mode...

  • Page 29: Taking Pictures In Night Mode

    Taking Pictures in Night Mode Use this mode for night scenes or low light conditions. The flash illuminates close subjects. A longer exposure captures more detail of background subjects. The shutter speed is set between 1/30 to 1/2 second, depending on available light.

  • Page 30: Taking Pictures In Landscape Mode

    Taking Pictures in Landscape Mode Use this mode to capture subjects further than 57.4 ft (17.5 m), such as landscape scenes. The shutter speed is set between 1/8 to 1/1700 second. Ready light Default flash setting: Available flash settings: Camera returns to default: When you change modes or turn off the Chapter 2 Turn the Mode dial to The camera screen displays a mode...

  • Page 31: Taking Pictures In Close-Up Mode

    Taking Pictures in Close-up Mode Use this mode to capture subjects this close to the lens: Wide angle: 2.8 to 28 in. (7 to 70 cm) Telephoto: 11 to 28 in. (28 to 70 cm) The shutter speed is set between 1/8 to 1/1700 second. Ready light Default flash setting: Available flash settings:...

  • Page 32: Liveview-Framing With The Camera Screen

    Liveview—Framing 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. Mode dial To change the Liveview setting so that it is on whenever the camera is on, see page Using the Viewfinder Parallax...

  • Page 33: Quickview-Reviewing The Picture Just Taken

    Quickview—Reviewing 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: Delete Share To save battery power, you can turn off the Quickview feature. (See Chapter 2 Review it: If you take no action, the picture is saved.

  • Page 34: Using The Auto Focus Framing Marks

    Using the Auto Focus Framing Marks For the best possible pictures, the camera attempts to focus on foreground subjects (even if the subjects are not centered in the scene). NOTE: Auto Focus framing marks appear only when the camera screen is turned on.

  • Page 35: Using The Optical Zoom

    Using the Optical Zoom Use optical zoom to get up to 3X closer to your subject. When you turn on the camera, the lens extends to the Wide Angle position. Optical zoom is effective when the lens is no closer than 24 in. (0.6 m) to the subject. When using optical zoom in Close-up mode, stay at least 11 in.

  • Page 36: Using The Flash

    Using the Flash Use the flash when you take pictures at night, indoors, or outdoors in heavy shadows. You can change the flash setting in any Still mode; the default flash setting is restored when you exit the mode or turn off the camera. Flash Range Wide angle: 2 to 11.2 ft (0.6 to 3.4 m) Telephoto: 2 to 6.6 ft (0.6 to 2.0 m)

  • Page 37: Flash Settings In Each Mode

    Flash Settings In Each Mode Icon Mode Auto Sport Night Landscape Off Close-up Long Time Exposure Video Other Flash Screen Information Chapter 2 Default Available Flash Flash Settings Setting Auto or Auto, Flash Off, Red-eye Fill Flash, Red-eye Auto Auto None When choosing a flash setting, the current camera settings are displayed in the bottom...

  • Page 38: Putting Yourself In The Picture

    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. Self Timer light Chapter 2 Turn on the Self Timer: In any Still mode, press the Menu button. Press to highlight Self Timer then press the OK button.

  • Page 39: Setting Exposure Compensation

    Setting Exposure Compensation Use Exposure Compensation to control how much light enters the camera. This setting is useful for taking pictures in very large rooms, under low light, without a flash. Adjust the exposure by plus or minus 2 steps in 1/2-step increments. NOTE: Exposure Compensation cannot be used with Long Time Exposure.

  • Page 40: Setting Long Time Exposure

    Setting Long Time Exposure Use Long Time Exposure to control how long the shutter stays open. Settings are: None, 0.7, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, and 4 seconds. NOTE: Long Time Exposure cannot be used with Exposure Compensation. To avoid blurry pictures, place the camera on a flat, steady surface or use a tripod.

  • Page 41: Setting Picture Quality

    Best (3:2) printing up to 20 x 30 in. (50 x 75 cm); ideal for printing to the Kodak EasyShare printer dock 4000 and other printing solutions; optimal setting for 4 x 6 in. (10 x 15 cm) prints.

  • Page 42: Placing The Date On Pictures

    Placing the Date on Pictures Use the Date Stamp setting to imprint the date on your pictures. Make sure the camera clock is set to the correct date In any Still mode, press the Menu button. Press to highlight Date Stamp Chapter 2 , then press the OK button.

  • Page 43: Setting The Orientation Sensor

    Setting the Orientation Sensor If you rotate the camera to take a picture (for example, a portrait shot), the Orientation Sensor rotates the picture so that it is displayed correct side up during Quickview and Review. The Orientation Sensor is turned on as the default. You can turn it off so that pictures are displayed in their original orientation.

  • Page 45: Taking Videos

    Taking Videos Use the Video mode Before you take a video, make sure your picture storage location is set the way you want it (see page 11). NOTE: Zoom and flash are not available in Video mode. Taking a Video Press the Shutter button using the method that you prefer: Press and release—press the Shutter button completely down and release within 2 seconds.

  • Page 46: Quickview-Reviewing The Video Just Taken

    Quickview—Reviewing the Video Just Taken 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: Delete Share Using the Optical Zoom Use Optical Zoom to get up to 3X closer to your subject. Optical zoom is effective when the lens is no closer than 24 in.

  • Page 47: Putting Yourself In The Video

    Putting Yourself in the Video The Self Timer creates a 10-second delay between the time you press the Shutter button and the time video recording begins. NOTE: If the current storage location does not have adequate space, some video length options are not displayed. See capacities.
  • Page 48 Self Timer light Chapter 3 Take the video: Place the camera on a flat surface or use a tripod. Compose the scene, then press the Shutter button completely down. Move into the scene. The red Self Timer light blinks slowly for 8 seconds, quickly for 2 seconds, then stays on while the video is recording.

  • Page 49: Reviewing Pictures And Videos

    Reviewing Pictures and Videos Press the Review button to view and work with pictures and videos that are stored in internal memory or on a card. Remember, press the Shutter button to take a picture anytime, even in Review. Viewing Pictures and Videos Review Press the Review button.

  • Page 50: Playing A Video

    Playing a Video Deleting Pictures and Videos Press the Review button. Press to locate a picture or video, then press the Delete button. Delete After deleting, press pictures and videos. To exit Delete, press the Delete button. Chapter 4 To play a video, press the OK button. To pause, press the OK button during playback.

  • Page 51: Review Menus

    Review Menus Magnify (page Protect (page Image Storage(page Slide Show (page Magnifying Pictures Use the Magnify feature to zoom in to different areas of a picture. Press the Review button, then locate a picture. Press Press the OK button to redisplay the picture at the 1X (original) size. Press to locate a different picture, or press the Review button to exit Review mode.

  • Page 52: Protecting Pictures And Videos From Deletion

    Protecting Pictures and Videos From Deletion Press the Review button, then locate the picture or video to protect. Press the Menu button. Protect icon To remove protection, press the OK button again. Press the Menu button to exit the menu. CAUTION: CAUTION: CAUTION:...

  • Page 53: Running A Slide Show

    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 Starting the Slide Show Press the Review button, then press the Menu button. Press to highlight Slide Show Changing the Slide Show Display Interval...

  • Page 54: Running A Continuous Slide Show Loop

    Running a Continuous Slide Show Loop When you turn on Loop, the slide show is continuously repeated. Displaying Pictures and 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: Ensure that the Video Out setting (NTSC or PAL) is correct (see page...

  • Page 55: Copying Pictures And Videos

    Copying Pictures and Videos You can copy pictures and videos from a card to internal memory or from internal memory to a card. Before you copy, make sure that: A card is inserted in the camera. The camera’s picture storage location is set to the location from which you are copying.

  • Page 56: Displaying Video Date

    Displaying Video Date To display the capture date and time (only during video playback on the camera): Press the Review button, then press the Menu button. Press to highlight Video Date Display, then press the OK button. Viewing Picture/Video Information Press the Review button, then press the Menu button.

  • Page 57: Tagging Pictures And Videos

    After pressing the Review button (see NOTE: Tags remain until removed. If a tagged picture or video is copied, the tag is not copied. For details on organizing, printing, or emailing, click the Help button in the Kodak EasyShare software. Print (page...

  • Page 58: Tagging Pictures For Printing

    Tagging Pictures for Printing Share * 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.

  • Page 59: Tagging Pictures And Videos For Emailing

    When you transfer the tagged pictures and videos to your computer, the Kodak EasyShare software email screen opens and lets you immediately send the pictures and videos to the addresses you specified. For details on address books and emailing, click the Help button in the Kodak EasyShare software. Chapter 5 Press the Review button, then locate a picture or video.

  • Page 60: Tagging Pictures And Videos As Favorites

    When you transfer tagged pictures and videos to your computer, you can 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. Chapter 5 Press the Review button, then locate a picture or video.

  • Page 61: Customizing Your Camera Settings

    Customizing Your Camera Settings Use Setup to customize camera settings according to your preferences. Accessing Setup Mode/Menus In any mode, press the Menu button. Press to highlight Setup Setup Menus Default Print Quantity (page Quickview (page Liveview (page Shutter Sound Date &...

  • Page 62: Changing The Print Quantity Default

    Changing the Print Quantity Default The Default Print Quantity setting determines the value that is displayed on the Share Print screen (page Press the Menu button. Press to highlight Setup Highlight Default Print Quantity Turning Off Quickview After you take a picture or video, Quickview displays it on the camera screen for approximately 5 seconds (see power, turn off Quickview.

  • Page 63: Turning On Liveview In Still Modes

    Turning On Liveview In Still Modes The Liveview feature lets you use the camera screen as a viewfinder (see page 20). Press the OK button to turn the camera screen on and off. NOTE: Liveview quickly depletes battery power; use it sparingly. The Liveview default setting is On in Close-up and Video modes.

  • Page 64: Setting Video Out

    Setting Video Out Video Out matches the camera’s video signal to the standard for your location. Video Out must be set correctly to run a slide show on a television or other external device (see page Press the Menu button. Press to highlight Setup Press...

  • Page 65: Formatting Internal Memory Or Sd/Mmc Card

    Formatting Internal Memory or SD/MMC 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. Press the Menu button. Press to highlight Setup Press to highlight Format Press the OK button.

  • Page 66: Viewing Camera Information

    Viewing Camera Information Press the Menu button. Press to highlight Setup Chapter 6 , then press the OK button. Press to highlight About press the OK button. The camera model and the current firmware version appear. Press the Menu button to exit the menu. , then...

  • Page 67: Installing The Software

    NOTE: This product was designed and manufactured to existing industry standards as of this product's release date. Future hardware and operating systems may or may not support this Kodak product. If you experience compatibility issues between this product and future hardware products or operating systems, contact your hardware or operating system manufacturer or retailer.

  • Page 68: Mac Os X System Requirements

    Mac OS X System Requirements Macintosh computer with a G3 or G4 processor Mac OS 10.1.2, minimum 128 MB of available RAM 200 MB of available hard disk space CD-ROM drive Built-in USB port Color monitor with a minimum resolution of 800 x 600 pixels; thousands or millions of colors recommended Internet access for online printing and emailing Mac OS 8.6 and 9.x System...

  • Page 69: Install The Software

    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. NOTE: If you computer is running Windows 2000, Windows XP Pro, or Mac OS X operating system, you need administrator privileges to install software.
  • Page 70 You must be connected to your Internet service provider to register electronically. To register later, see If prompted, restart the computer. If you turned off anti-virus software, turn it back on. See the anti-virus software manual for details. Chapter 7 www.kodak.com/go/register.

  • Page 71: Connecting To The Computer

    II. See Transferring Pictures With the USB Cable NOTE: You can also use a Kodak multi-card reader or Kodak SD multimedia card reader-writer to transfer your pictures. Purchase accessories at a dealer of Kodak products. See www.kodak.com/go/dx4530accessories.

  • Page 72: Printing Pictures From Your Computer

    Take the card to your local photo retailer for professional printing. Ordering Prints Online Kodak EasyShare print service (provided by Ofoto www.ofoto.com) is just one of the many great online print services offered in the Kodak EasyShare software. You can easily: Upload your pictures.

  • Page 73: Using The Optional Camera Dock Ii

    Using the Optional Camera Dock II The Kodak EasyShare camera dock II makes it easy to transfer your pictures and videos to the computer. The camera dock is also a rapid battery charger for the included Kodak EasyShare Ni-MH rechargeable battery, and supplies power to the camera.

  • Page 74: Installing The Camera Insert

    Installing the Camera Insert Kodak EasyShare digital cameras are packaged with a custom camera insert, which is used to fit the camera to the camera dock. If You Do Not Have the Custom Insert If you do not have the custom insert that was included with your camera, use the universal insert that is included with the camera dock II.

  • Page 75: Connecting The Camera Dock

    Connecting the Camera Dock After the Kodak EasyShare software is loaded (see camera dock to your computer and to an external power source. You need: The USB cable included with your camera The AC power adapter, 7V included with the camera dock...

  • Page 76: Installing The Battery In The Camera

    Installing the Battery in the Camera The camera dock will only charge the Ni-MH battery (not other batteries). IMPORTANT: The battery is not charged when you receive it. See page 66 Chapter 9 Turn off the camera. Open the battery door. Install the battery as shown.

  • Page 77: Docking The Camera

    Dock connector door Connector Power/ Transfer light NOTE: If a Kodak EasyShare Ni-MH rechargeable battery is installed in the camera, the camera dock immediately begins charging. Chapter 9 Turn off the camera. On the camera bottom, slide the connector cover open.

  • Page 78: Charging The Battery

    Auto Power-off (see NOTE: The camera dock only charges the provided Kodak EasyShare Ni-MH rechargeable battery. If you place the camera in the camera dock with any other type of batteries, rechargeable or not, no charging takes place.

  • Page 79: Transferring Pictures And Videos

    For details on printing and emailing, see the Quick Start Guide or the Kodak EasyShare software Help. NOTE: After transferring pictures and videos, leave the camera in the camera dock. Eight minutes after the transfer is complete, the camera dock resumes charging as necessary.

  • Page 80: Earlier Camera Dock Model

    Earlier Camera Dock Model If you have the Kodak EasyShare camera dock, not the camera dock II, the functionality is exactly the same as described in this chapter. The only difference is that the earlier camera dock has one indicator light.

  • Page 81: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting When you have questions about your camera or camera dock II, start here. Additional technical information is available in the ReadMe file located on the Kodak EasyShare software CD. For updates to Troubleshooting information, see www.kodak.com/go/dx4530support. Troubleshooting—Camera Camera Problems...
  • Page 82 Problem Cause Rechargeable There is dirt on the Ni-MH battery pack battery contacts. has a short life. The battery needs to be conditioned. Camera does not Alkaline batteries turn off; lens does were installed in the not retract. camera. Chapter 10 Solution Wipe the battery contacts with a clean, dry cloth before loading...
  • Page 83 Problem Cause Shutter button does Camera is not not work. turned on. The camera is processing a picture; the ready light (near the viewfinder) is blinking. The card or internal memory is full. Stored pictures are The card was damaged. removed when the ready light was blinking.
  • Page 84 Problem Cause In Review mode, The camera may not you do not see a be accessing the picture (or the correct storage expected picture) location. on the camera screen. In Review mode, Lens cap is on, pictures are preventing lens displayed as black from extending.
  • Page 85 Problem Cause Picture is too dark. Flash is not on or did not function. The subject is too far away for the flash to have an effect. The subject is in front of a bright light (backlit). Lighting condition is too dark.
  • Page 86 Problem Cause Picture is not clear. The lens is dirty. 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. Slide show does Video Out setting is not run on external incorrect.
  • Page 87 Connect cable to camera and computer port (page 55). Close that software before starting the Kodak EasyShare software. Disconnect USB cable (if using camera dock, disconnect cable and remove camera from dock). Install Kodak EasyShare software...
  • Page 88 (page 53). Caution: Formatting a card erases all pictures and videos, including protected files. (Formatting internal memory also erases email addresses. To restore addresses, see Kodak EasyShare software Help.) 10). (page 53).

  • Page 89: Camera Screen Messages

    Chapter 10 Cause There are no pictures in the current storage location. Card is corrupted or formatted for another digital camera. Camera internal memory is corrupted. No card in the camera. Your pictures were not copied. There is not enough...
  • Page 90 Message Card is protected (Reset switch on card) Card is locked (Insert a new card) Card is unusable (Insert a new card) Recording stopped. Record in internal memory (Card speed is slow) Memory card is full (Cannot save Share tagging) Internal memory is full (Cannot save Share tagging)
  • Page 91 Auto and insert card (page 10). Create and copy address book from the computer. See Kodak EasyShare software Help. Turn the Mode dial off, then back on. If the error appears again, call for service.

  • Page 92: Camera Ready Light Status

    Camera Ready Light Status Ready light Problem Ready light does not turn on and the camera does not work. Ready light glows steady green. Ready light blinks red. Batteries are low or Chapter 10 Cause Solution Camera is not turned Turn on the camera (page Batteries are...
  • Page 93 Problem Ready light glows steady red. Ready light blinks green. Ready light blinks yellow. Chapter 10 Cause Solution Camera’s internal Transfer pictures to your memory or card is computer full. pictures from the camera (page locations insert a card with available memory Camera processing Wait.

  • Page 94: Troubleshooting-Camera Dock Ii

    Troubleshooting—Camera Dock II Camera Dock II Problems Problem Pictures are not transferred to the computer Chapter 10 Cause Solution AC adapter or USB Check the connections cable is not securely connected. Software is not Install the software installed. Computer needs Restart the computer and try to be restarted.
  • Page 95 Camera Dock II Light Status Camera Dock Power/Transfer Light Light Status Cause Light glows steady Camera is properly seated in green the camera dock. Light blinks green Pictures and videos are being transferred to the computer. Light is off Camera is not properly seated in camera dock.
  • Page 96 Camera Dock Charging Lights Light Status Cause Battery is fully charged. Charging resumes when Three green lights Camera Dock Error Light Light Status Cause Battery is installed incorrectly. One blinking red light The battery or connector pins are damaged. The camera and battery have been exposed to very high or low temperatures.

  • Page 97: Getting Help

    Purchase camera accessories Register your camera Help in this Manual Troubleshooting, page 69 camera, camera/computer connections, camera dock, or SD/MMC cards. Software Help Refer to the Quick Start Guide or Kodak EasyShare software Help. www.kodak.com/go/pcbasics www.kodak.com/go/dx4530support www.kodak.com/go/dx4530downloads www.kodak.com/go/onetouch www.kodak.com/go/camerasupport www.kodak.com/go/dx4530accessories www.kodak.com/go/register...

  • Page 98: Telephone Customer Support

    Chapter 11 Telephone Customer Support If you have questions concerning the operation of the software or camera, you may speak with a customer support representative. Before You Call Please have the camera or camera dock connected to your computer, be at your computer, and have the following information available: Operating system __________________________________________ Processor speed (MHz) _____________________________________...

  • Page 99: Telephone Numbers

    Telephone Numbers Australia Austria/Osterreich Belgium/Belgique Brazil Canada China Denmark/Danmark Ireland/Eire Finland/Suomi France Germany/Deutschland Greece Hong Kong India Italy/Italia Korea Netherlands/Nederland New Zealand Norway/Norge Philippines Portugal Singapore Spain/Espana Chapter 11 1800 147 701 0179 567 357 02 713 14 45 0800 150000 1 800 465 6325 800 820 6027 3 848 71 30...
  • Page 100 Thailand United States Outside the United States International Toll Line International Toll Fax For the most up-to-date listings, see www.kodak.com/US/en/digital/contacts/DAIInternationalContacts.shtml Chapter 11 08 587 704 21 01 838 53 51 0 080 861 008 001 800 631 0017 0870 243 0270...

  • Page 101: Appendix

    Appendix Camera Specifications Kodak EasyShare DX4530 zoom digital camera Camera screen Color Communication with computer Dimensions Width Depth Height Weight Exposure control File format Still Video Flash Modes Range (at ISO 140) Charging Time < 7 seconds with charged battery...
  • Page 102 Kodak EasyShare DX4530 zoom digital camera Focus Distance Close-up Standard Landscape Lens Type Maximum Aperture Focal Length Operating Temperature Picture storage Pixel resolution Power Battery AC adapter Self Timer Tripod socket Video resolution Video Out Viewfinder Chapter 12 Wide angle: 2.8 to 28 in. (7 to 70 cm);...

  • Page 103: Original Factory Settings-Camera

    Kodak EasyShare DX4530 zoom digital camera White balance Zoom (still capture) Original Factory Settings—Camera Feature Date/Time Date/Time Stamp Exposure Compensation Flash Image Storage Liveview Orientation Sensor Shutter Sounds Storage Location Print Quantity Picture Quality Quickview Self Timer Slide Show Interval...

  • Page 104: Upgrading Your Software And Firmware

    Upgrading Your Software and Firmware Download the latest versions of the software included on the Kodak EasyShare software CD and the camera firmware (the software that runs on the camera). See www.kodak.com/go/dx4530downloads. Tips, Safety, Maintenance Always follow basic safety precautions. Refer to the “Important Safety Instructions”...

  • Page 105: Storage Capacities

    Storage Capacities File sizes can vary. You may be able to store more or fewer pictures and videos. Purchase accessories at a dealer of Kodak products. See www.kodak.com/go/dx4530accessories. Picture Storage Capacity 16 MB SD/MMC 32 MB internal memory 32 MB SD/MMC...

  • Page 106: Locating Pictures And Videos On A Card

    If you use the card in a camera other than the Kodak EasyShare DX4530 zoom digital camera, and that camera manufacturer adheres to this file structure standard, the \DCIM folder contains a folder named by that camera.

  • Page 107: Power-Saving Features

    3 hours Camera turns off Optional AC Adapter To save battery power when reviewing, copying, and transferring pictures, use a Kodak 3-volt AC adapter. Purchase accessories at a dealer of Kodak products. See www.kodak.com/go/dx4530accessories. DC In Regulatory Information FCC Compliance and Advisory Kodak EasyShare DX4530 zoom digital camera Tested to comply with FCC Standards.

  • Page 108: Canadian Doc Statement

    Chapter 12 This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed or used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the...
  • Page 109 AA batteries, installing, 5 about camera information, 54 picture, video, 44 AC adapter, 95 accessories battery, 14 accessories, buying, 85 adjusting exposure compensation, 27 picture quality, 29 alkaline batteries, 5 arrow buttons, ii audio speaker, iv auto flash, 24 focus framing marks, 22 mode, 15 power-down, 95 batteries...
  • Page 110 camera dock, 82 charging lights, 66 charging rechargeable battery, 66 connector door, iv docking camera, 65 earlier model, 68 installing insert, 62 lights status, 83 package contents, 61 power connection, 63 transferring pictures, 67 USB connection, 63 using, 61 camera screen displaying languages, 52 picture location icon, 9 reviewing last picture, 21...
  • Page 111 DCIM folder, card, 94 defaults changing print quantity, 50 original settings, 91 deleting by formatting, 53 during quickview, 34 from internal memory, 38 from SD/MMC Card, 38 last picture, 21 last video, 34 protecting pictures, videos, 40 digital zoom, 23 display problems, 71 displaying slide show, 41 disposal, recycling, 92...
  • Page 112 53 setting picture, video location, 11 storage capacity, 93 Kodak EasyShare software getting help, 85 installing, 57 upgrading, 92 Kodak web sites, 85 landscape mode, 18 language, setting, 52 Index lens accessory, 4 cap, 4 cleaning, 92 light...
  • Page 113 system requirements, 56 magnify picture, 39 maintenance, camera, 92 memory storage location setting, 11 memory card inserting, 10 storage capacities, 93 menu button, 11 menus image storage, setting, 11 overview, 6 MISC folder, card, 94 mode dial, 6 modes auto, 15 close-up, 19 landscape, 18 night, 17...
  • Page 114 storage capacity, 93 taking, 15 transferring to computer, 59, 67 power camera dock, 63 optional AC adapter, 95 turning camera on, 7 power-down, auto, 95 printing changing default quantity, 50 from a card, 60 optimizing printer, 85 pictures, 60 this user guide, 1 product overview, ii protecting pictures, videos, 40 quality...
  • Page 115 file name conventions, 94 formatting, 53 inserting, 10 printing from, 60 setting picture or video location, 11 storage capacities, 93 secure digital card, inserting, 10 self-timer pictures, 26 videos, 35 sensor, orientation, 31 service and support telephone numbers, 86 Web site, 85 setting date and time, 8 flash, 24...
  • Page 116 82 turning camera on and off, 7 Index universal dock insert, 62 upgrading software, firmware, 92 URLs, Kodak web sites, 85 video mode, using, 33 video out, setting, 52 videos checking location, 12 copying, 43 date display, 44...
  • Page 117 viewing picture after taking, 21, 37 magnified, 39 viewing video, after taking, 34 Windows installing software, 57 system requirements, 55 wrist strap, 4 zoom, digital, optical, 23 Index...

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