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Kodak Easy Share DX6490 User Manual

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  • Page 1 Kodak EasyShare DX6490 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 © Eastman Kodak Company, 2003 Kodak and EasyShare are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company. All screen images are simulated. P/N 6B8596...
  • Page 3 Front View Jog dial Neck strap post Shutter button Microphone Product Overview Flip-up flash Self Timer/Video light Lens...
  • Page 4 Back View Neck strap post EVF/LCD toggle button EVF (electronic viewfinder) EVF eye sensors Zoom (Wide Angle/Telephoto) 12 Menu button Neck strap post Status button Share button Product Overview 9 Joystick (Move OK button (Press); 10 Mode dial/On-Off switch 11 Review button 13 Delete button 14 On position, mode light 15 LCD screen (liquid crystal display)
  • Page 5 Side Views 1 Slot for optional SD/MMC card Product Overview External flash connector USB port DC-In (5V) A/V Out (for TV viewing)
  • Page 6 Top and Bottom Views Shutter button Speaker Flash button Close-up/Landscape button Self Timer/Burst button Flip-up flash Open flash button Product Overview Bottom 8 Battery door 9 Tripod socket/locator, dock 6000 10 Dock connector 11 Locator, dock 6000...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    1 Getting Started ...1 Install Software First...1 Need This Guide in Larger Print?...1 Package Contents...2 Charging the Battery... 3 Loading the Battery... 4 Attaching the Neck Strap and Lens Cap ... 4 Turning On the Camera... 5 Setting the Date and Time ... 6 Changing the Display, EVF or LCD...7 Checking Camera and Picture Status...
  • Page 8 Using the Flip-up Flash ...26 Using an External Flash Unit...28 Putting Yourself in the Picture...29 Taking a Burst Series of Pictures ...30 Changing Optional Settings ... 31 Setting Picture Quality...33 Setting White Balance in PASM Mode...34 Setting ISO Speed in PASM Mode...35 Setting Color Mode ...
  • Page 9 4 Reviewing Pictures and Videos ... 51 Viewing Single Pictures and Videos ...51 Playing a Video... 52 Viewing Multiple Pictures and Videos ... 52 Deleting Pictures and Videos... 53 Changing Optional Review Settings ... 54 Magnifying Pictures ... 54 Protecting Pictures and Videos From Deletion... 55 Tagging Pictures/Videos for Albums...56 Running a Slide Show ...57 Displaying Pictures/Videos on a Television ...58...
  • Page 10 6 Customizing Your Camera Settings ... 67 To Access Setup Mode/Menus... 67 Setup Menus ...67 Returning to the Previous Menu... 68 Changing the Default Print Quantity... 68 Turning Off Quickview ... 68 Changing Advanced Digital Zoom... 69 Turning Off the Shutter Sound ... 70 Turning Off the Mode Description...
  • Page 11 9 Using the Camera Dock 6000 ... 81 Camera Dock 6000 Package Contents ... 81 Installing the Custom Camera Insert... 82 Connecting the Camera Dock 6000 ...83 Docking the Camera... 84 Charging the Battery ...85 Transferring Pictures With the Dock...86 Reviewing Pictures and Videos...
  • Page 12 12 Appendix ... 109 Camera Specifications... 109 Original Factory Settings ... 111 Upgrading Your Software and Firmware...112 Tips, Safety, Maintenance ...113 Storage Capacities ...114 Locating Pictures and Videos on a Card ...115 Picture Naming Conventions ...115 Power-Saving Features... 116 FCC Compliance and Advisory... 117...

  • Page 13: Getting Started

    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 camera Start Here! guide or Need This Guide in Larger Print? For a large print version of this User’s Guide:...

  • Page 14: Package Contents

    Li-ion rechargeable battery, 1700 mAh 7 Lens cap 4* Battery charger, with plugs Not shown: User’s Guide or User’s Guide CD, Quick Start Guide, Kodak EasyShare software CD. Contents may change without notice. * If your camera box includes a Kodak EasyShare camera dock 6000: The custom insert (2*) is pre-installed in the camera dock, and the battery charger (4*) is not included.

  • Page 15: Charging The Battery

    You can also charge the battery using the optional Kodak EasyShare printer dock 6000 or the Kodak EasyShare camera dock 6000 (see Purchase these and other accessories at a dealer of Kodak products or visit www.kodak.com/go/accessories. NOTE: If your camera is packaged with a Kodak EasyShare camera dock 6000, the battery charger is not included.

  • Page 16: Loading The Battery

    Loading the Battery CAUTION: Use only a Kodak EasyShare rechargeable Li-Ion battery. Important Battery Information, page Contacts Attaching the Neck Strap and Lens Cap Chapter 1 Make sure the Mode dial is turned to Off. Open the battery door. Orient the battery as shown, and push it in.

  • Page 17: Turning On The Camera

    Turning On the Camera Mode light, On position LCD screen Chapter 1 To turn on the camera, rotate the Mode dial. Turn clockwise for still capture modes. Turn counterclockwise for video mode. The mode light blinks while the camera performs a self-check, then glows when the camera is ready to take pictures or videos.

  • Page 18: Setting The Date And Time

    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. Setting the Date & Time, Anytime Turn on the camera.

  • Page 19: Changing The Display, Evf Or Lcd

    Changing the Display, EVF or LCD EVF/LCD button EVF Timeout—15 Seconds The EVF turns off after 15 seconds if you do not look through the viewfinder. To turn it back on within 1 minute, look through the viewfinder. To turn it back on after 1 minute, press any button.

  • Page 20: Checking Camera And Picture Status

    Checking Camera and Picture Status Capture Modes The active camera settings are displayed: Close-up/Landscape Self Timer/Burst Date stamp Zoom indicator digital telephoto wide angle Mode description PASM mode Aperture Shutter speed Chapter 1 The icons that appear on the EVF or the LCD screen indicate the active camera and picture settings.
  • Page 21 Chapter 1 Capture Modes—Shutter Pressed Half-way Press the Shutter button half-way to display the active manual settings: Slow shutter speed warning Auto focus/auto exposure (AF/AE) indicator Auto focus framing marks Exposure compensation Shutter speed Aperture...
  • Page 22 Review Mode—Picture Information Press the Review button. The applied features of the current picture or video are displayed: Print tag/number of prints Email tag Favorite tag Album name Scroll arrows More Picture Information You can view more information about the displayed picture or video two ways: menu Chapter 1 Press...

  • Page 23: 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 114 for storage capacities. Purchase SD/MMC cards at a dealer of Kodak products or visit Chapter 1 To insert an SD/MMC card: Turn off the camera.

  • Page 24: Choosing Internal Memory Or Sd/Mmc Card

    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 storage capacities, see page Managing Your Storage Location Setting Turn on the camera.

  • Page 25: 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: Storage 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.

  • Page 26: Important Battery Information

    1700 mAh (included with camera) Optional battery: You can also use a Kodak EasyShare Li-Ion rechargeable battery, 1050 mAh. HOWEVER, the 1050 mAh battery is a lower power battery. Expect approximately 30% fewer pictures per full charge than with the 1700 mAh battery included with your camera.

  • Page 27: Extending Battery Life

    The camera dock 6000 powers your camera, transfers pictures, and is also a battery charger for the Li-Ion battery included with your camera. Purchase an optional Kodak 5-volt AC adapter to power your camera, or use the one packaged with the Kodak EasyShare camera dock 6000 (see page 88).

  • Page 29: Taking Pictures

    Taking Pictures The camera is always ready to take pictures—even if you are in Review, Share, or Setup. (In Video mode, the camera captures video.) Take a Picture AF/AE indicator: green-successful red-failed failed focus failed exposure Turn the Mode dial to the mode you want to use.

  • Page 30: Picture-Taking Modes

    Video Capture video with sound. See Chapter 2 For the best possible pictures, choose the mode that suits your conditions. Visit www.kodak.com/go/dx6490support for specifications and shutter speeds for each mode. Taking a Video, page page 19...

  • Page 31: Pasm Mode

    PASM Mode Program Mode (P) Use Program mode to 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. Program mode offers the ease of auto shooting with full access to all menu options.
  • Page 32 PASM Screen Options Mode setting (P,A,S, or M) Aperture Shutter speed Exposure compensation Exposure Compensation—controls how much light enters the camera, good for controlling backlit scenes. If the picture is too light, decrease the setting; if it’s too dark, increase the setting. Settings Apply Only in PASM Mode Settings you change while in PASM mode apply only to pictures taken while in PASM mode.
  • Page 33 Using the Jog Dial to Change PASM Mode Settings Turn the Mode dial to PASM. The PASM mode options are displayed at the bottom of the screen, with Program mode initially selectable —Down arrow: press the jog dial to select the option; rotate the jog dial to go to the next option.

  • Page 34: Shooting Close-Up And Landscape Pictures

    Shooting Close-Up and Landscape Pictures Use the Close-Up/Landscape button very close or very far away. Close-Up Pictures Use the Close-Up setting range. Use available light instead of flash if possible. The camera automatically sets the focus distance depending on the zoom position: Zoom position Close-Up focus distance Wide Angle...

  • Page 35: Using The Auto Focus Framing Marks

    Using the Auto Focus Framing Marks The auto 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. Press the Shutter button half-way and hold.

  • Page 36: Quickview-Reviewing The Picture Just Taken

    Quickview—Reviewing the Picture Just Taken After you take a picture, the EVF or the LCD screen displays a Quickview of that picture for approximately 5 seconds. While the picture is displayed, you can: share delete Chapter 2 Review it: If you take no action, the picture is saved.

  • Page 37: Using The Optical Zoom

    Using the Optical Zoom Use Optical Zoom to get up to 10X closer to your subject. Optical zoom is effective when the lens is no closer than 2.2 ft (.67 m) from the subject. When you turn on the camera, the lens extends to the Wide Angle position. The lens retracts when you turn off the camera.

  • Page 38: Using The Flip-Up Flash

    Using the Flip-up Flash Use the flash when you take pictures at night, indoors, or outdoors in heavy shadows. Flash is effective between 2 - 16 ft (0.6 - 4.9 m) in Wide angle @ ISO 140 and between 3.3 - 13.8 ft (1.0 - 4.2 m) in Telephoto @ ISO 200. The flash setting can be changed in any Still mode except Burst.

  • Page 39: Flash Settings In Each Mode

    Flash Icon Behavior Flash icon Cause Blinking Flash is recharging. Blinking red- Flash button is pressed, flash unit is closed. Flash Settings In Each Mode Flash settings are pre-set for each picture taking mode. Capture Mode Auto PASM Sport Portrait Night Video Burst...

  • Page 40: Using An External Flash Unit

    Using an External Flash Unit Use an external flash unit when you want additional or specialized lighting. You can use the camera’s built-in flash as well to provide extra fill flash. External flash connector Chapter 2 Turn off the camera and flash unit. Plug your external flash unit cable into the external flash connector on the camera.

  • Page 41: 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 Timer button The Self Timer light blinks slowly for 8 seconds (then quickly for 2 seconds) before the picture is taken.

  • Page 42: Taking A Burst Series Of Pictures

    Taking a Burst Series of Pictures Burst lets you to take up to 6 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 Burst button...

  • Page 43: Changing Optional Settings

    Changing Optional Settings Press the Menu button to access optional picture-taking settings. All menu options are not available in all modes. Menu Options Available Image Storage (see Picture Quality (see White Balance (see ISO Speed (see Color Mode (see Exp. Metering (see Focus Zone (see Chapter 2 Video Auto...
  • Page 44 Menu Options Available Sharpness (see page Reset (see page Video length (see Set Album (see Date Stamp (see Orientation Sensor (see Setup (see page Chapter 2 Video Auto page page page page Picture Taking Modes PASM Sport Portrait Night...

  • Page 45: Setting Picture Quality

    20 x 30 in.(60 x 76 cm); pictures are highest resolution and largest file size. Best (3:2) printing 4 x 6 in. (10 x 15 cm) prints to the Kodak EasyShare printer dock 6000 and other printing solutions without cropping (see page 80).

  • Page 46: Setting White Balance In Pasm Mode

    Setting White Balance in PASM Mode 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 PASM mode only. In PASM mode, press the Menu button.

  • Page 47: Setting Iso Speed In Pasm Mode

    Setting ISO Speed in PASM Mode The ISO setting controls the camera’s 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 PASM mode only. Higher ISO speeds may create a picture that is “noisier”...

  • Page 48: Setting Color Mode

    Color Mode TIP: You can take pictures in color, then change them to black & white or sepia on your computer with Kodak EasyShare software. Click the Help button in the software for details. Pictures taken in black & white or sepia cannot be changed to saturated or neutral color.

  • Page 49: Setting Exposure Metering In Pasm Mode

    Setting Exposure Metering in PASM Mode Your camera uses matrix metering to set exposure values; it evaluates light levels in multiple locations within the scene to provide the best exposure for the main subject. Use Exposure Metering to target specific areas of a scene for evaluation. NOTE: Exposure Metering is available in PASM mode only.

  • Page 50: Setting Focus Zone In Pasm Mode

    Setting Focus Zone in PASM Mode If you do not get the composition and focus results you want by using framing marks (see page 23), use the Focus Zone feature to select a large or a concentrated area of focus. NOTE: Focus Zone is available in PASM mode only.

  • Page 51: Setting Sharpness In Pasm Mode

    Setting Sharpness in PASM Mode Use the Sharpness setting to highlight or blend the edges of the subject in your pictures. NOTE: Sharpness is available in PASM mode only. In PASM mode, press the Menu button. Press to highlight Sharpness Chapter 2 , then press the OK button.

  • Page 52: Resetting Manual Settings To Defaults

    Resetting Manual Settings to Defaults Reset is available in PASM mode only; it returns your manual settings to the original factory defaults. Reset does not change settings for any mode except PASM. In PASM mode, press the Menu button. Move the joystick The settings that revert to the factory defaults: Program mode Exposure comp.

  • Page 53: Pre-Tagging For Album Names

    Then, all the pictures you take are tagged with those album names. First—On 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.

  • Page 54: Placing The Date On Pictures

    Third—Transfer to Your Computer When you transfer the tagged pictures to your computer, the Kodak EasyShare software lets you search for your pictures by album name. 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.

  • Page 55: 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 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.

  • Page 57: Taking Videos

    Taking Videos Use Video mode to take videos or to customize video-taking settings. Flash is not available in Video mode NOTE: You can set Optical Zoom before (but not during) video recording. Taking a Video To stop recording, press the Shutter button again. Recording also stops if the storage location is full.

  • Page 58: Quickview-Reviewing The Video Just Taken

    Quickview—Reviewing the Video Just Taken After you take a video, the EVF or LCD screen displays the first frame of the video for approximately 5 seconds. While the frame is displayed, you can: Using the Optical Zoom Use Optical Zoom to get up to 10X closer to your subject. When you turn on the camera, the lens is set to the Wide Angle position.

  • Page 59: Changing Optional Video Settings

    Changing Optional Video Settings In Video mode, press the Menu button to access optional video-taking settings. Eliminate Camera Noise During Recording Turn off Continuous AF (auto focus) to prevent recording camera noise during video capture. When you turn off Continuous AF, you may notice a narrower area of focus or depth of field, especially if you zoomed to a telephoto position before recording.

  • Page 60: Setting Video Length

    Setting Video Length You can specify a time limit for your videos. The Video Length setting is useful if you wish to conserve space in the camera’s internal memory or on a card, or if you want all of your videos to be the same length. Press the OK button.

  • Page 61: Pre-Tagging For Album Names

    Then, all the videos you take are tagged with those album names. First—On 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.

  • Page 62: 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. Self Timer Timer button The Self Timer light blinks slowly for 8 seconds (then quickly for 2 seconds) before the video begins recording.

  • Page 63: Reviewing Pictures And Videos

    NOTE: To save battery power while reviewing your images, place your camera in the optional Kodak EasyShare camera dock 6000 (see purchase a Kodak 5-volt AC adapter at a dealer of Kodak products or visit www.kodak.com/go/dx6490accessories. Press the Review button.

  • Page 64: Playing A Video

    Playing a Video To adjust the volume, press To rewind a video, press OK button. To go to the previous or next picture or video, press Viewing Multiple Pictures and Videos review Press to display the previous or next row of thumbnails. Press to scroll through the thumbnails one at a time.

  • Page 65: Deleting Pictures And Videos

    Deleting Pictures and Videos Press the Review button. Press to locate a picture or video (or highlight one in multiple view), then press the Delete button. review delete To exit delete, highlight EXIT then press the OK button; or just press the Delete button again.

  • Page 66: Changing Optional Review Settings

    Changing Optional Review Settings In Review mode, press the Menu button to access optional review settings. Magnify (pictures)(page Play (videos) Share (page Album (page Protect (page Image Storage Slide Show (page Magnifying Pictures Press the Review button, then locate a picture. Press Press the OK button to redisplay the picture at the 1X (original) size.

  • Page 67: Protecting Pictures And Videos From Deletion

    Protecting Pictures and Videos From Deletion Press the Review button, then press protect. Press the Menu button. Protect icon CAUTION: Formatting internal memory or SD/MMC card deletes protected pictures and videos. Chapter 4 to locate the picture or video to Press to highlight Protect press the OK button.

  • Page 68: Tagging Pictures/Videos For Albums

    First—On 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.

  • Page 69: Running A Slide Show

    Use the Slide Show to display your pictures and videos on the EVF or LCD screen. To run a slide show on a television, see use an optional Kodak 5-volt AC adapter (see Starting the Slide Show Press the Review button, then press the Menu button.

  • Page 70: Displaying Pictures/Videos On A Television

    Running a Continuous Slide Show Loop When you turn on Loop, the slide show is continuously repeated. 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 is correct (see A/V out...

  • Page 71: 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 72: Displaying Video Date

    Displaying Video Date To display the capture date and time of your videos: Press the Review button, then press the Menu button. Press to highlight Video Date Display Viewing Picture/Video Information Press the Review button, then press the Menu button. Info displayed: File name Aperture...

  • Page 73: Protecting The Lens During Review

    Protecting the Lens During Review You can turn the camera on and review your pictures and videos without extending the lens. To exit the Review-only mode and enter normal camera operation: Press the Review button again, or; Press the Shutter button half-way down. The camera enters the selected mode.

  • Page 75: Sharing Pictures And Videos

    Sharing Pictures and Videos The Share button lets you “tag” your pictures and videos. When they are transferred to your computer, you can share: Tagged Pictures By print By email As Favorites, for easy organization on your computer When Can I Tag My Pictures and Videos? Press the Share button anytime the camera is on.

  • Page 76: Tagging Pictures For Printing

    Dock your camera to the optional Kodak EasyShare printer dock 6000 and print tagged pictures directly—without a computer. See When you transfer the tagged pictures to your computer, the Kodak EasyShare software print screen opens. For details, click the Help button in the Kodak EasyShare software. Chapter 5 Press the Share button.

  • Page 77: Tagging Pictures And Videos For Emailing

    Press the Share button to exit the menu. Third—Transfer 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.

  • Page 78: Tagging Pictures And Videos As Favorites

    Kodak EasyShare software to retrieve, organize, and label them by subject, date, event, or any category you choose. 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.

  • Page 79: Customizing Your Camera Settings

    Customizing Your Camera Settings To Access Setup Mode/Menus Use Setup to customize camera settings according to your preferences. In any mode (including Review), press the Menu button. Setup is the last menu option on the menu screens. Press to highlight Setup Setup Menus Return to previous menu (page...

  • Page 80: Returning To The Previous Menu

    Returning to the Previous Menu Changing the Default Print Quantity The Default Print Quantity setting determines the value that is displayed on the Share Print screen (see Press the Menu button. Press to highlight Setup 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 81: Changing Advanced Digital Zoom

    Press to highlight Quickview Changing Advanced Digital Zoom Press the Menu button. Press to highlight Setup Chapter 6 , then press the OK button. Press to highlight Off, then press the OK button. Press the Menu button to exit the menu. The picture is not displayed on the camera screen after you take it.

  • Page 82: Turning Off The Shutter Sound

    Turning Off the Shutter Sound Press the Menu button. Press to highlight Setup Press to highlight Shutter Sound Turning Off the Mode Description When you turn on the camera or rotate the Mode dial to change modes, the name and a short description of the mode chosen is displayed on the screen. Use the Mode Description feature to turn off the mode description display.

  • Page 83: Setting Video Out

    Setting Video Out Video Out is a regional setting that lets you successfully connect to a television or other external device (see Press the Menu button. Press to highlight Setup Press to highlight Video Out Selecting a Language You can display menus and screen messages in different languages. Press the Menu button.

  • Page 84: Formatting Internal Memory Or Card

    Formatting Internal Memory or Card 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. Highlight Continue Format, then press the OK button.

  • Page 85: Viewing Camera Information

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

  • Page 87: Installing The Software

    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. Please contact your hardware or operating system manufacturer or retailer if you encounter compatibility problems between this product and future hardware products or operating systems.

  • Page 88: 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 89: 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. Chapter 7 CAUTION: Install the software from the Kodak EasyShare software CD before connecting the camera or optional camera dock to the computer.
  • Page 90 You must be connected to your Internet service provider to register electronically. To register later, visit 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 91: Connecting Camera To Computer

    The (included) USB cable. The (optional) Kodak EasyShare camera dock 6000. See connecting with the camera dock. The (optional) Kodak EasyShare printer dock 6000. Purchase these and other accessories at a dealer of Kodak products or visit www.kodak.com/go/dx6490accessories. Transferring Pictures With the USB Cable Turn off the camera.

  • Page 92: Printing Pictures From Your Computer

    Kodak EasyShare software. Ordering Prints Online Kodak EasyShare print service (provided by Ofoto, Inc. www.ofoto.com) is one of the many online print services offered in the Kodak EasyShare software. You can easily: Upload your pictures. Edit, enhance, and add borders to your pictures.

  • Page 93: Using The Camera Dock 6000

    Charges the Kodak EasyShare Li-Ion rechargeable battery (included with your camera). Supplies power to the camera. You can purchase a camera dock at a dealer of Kodak products or visit www.kodak.com/go/dx6490accessories. Camera Dock 6000 Package Contents *Important Note about the Ni-MH Battery Do not use the Ni-MH rechargeable battery pack in your DX6490 zoom digital camera.

  • Page 94: Installing The Custom Camera Insert

    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 DX6490 zoom digital camera.

  • Page 95: Connecting The Camera Dock 6000

    Connecting the Camera Dock 6000 After the Kodak EasyShare software is loaded (see camera dock to your computer and to a power outlet. You need: The USB cable included with your camera The 5-volt AC adapter included with the camera dock IMPORTANT: Make sure your camera is NOT in the camera dock when you are connecting to power and the computer.

  • Page 96: Docking The Camera

    Docking the Camera To charge the battery or to transfer pictures and videos from the camera to the computer: Alignment Pins Foot Connector Charging lights Transfer light Chapter 9 Flip down the camera dock foot (optional). The camera dock now sits at the proper angle for viewing the LCD screen.

  • Page 97: Charging The Battery

    No lights Camera is not properly docked. AC adapter is not connected. Rechargeable battery is not installed (see Chapter 9 Make sure the Kodak EasyShare Li-Ion rechargeable battery is installed in the camera (see page charging before first use. Turn off the camera and place it in the camera dock (see 116).

  • Page 98: Transferring Pictures With The Dock

    Transferring Pictures With the Dock After the Kodak EasyShare software is loaded on your computer (see you can transfer pictures and videos from your camera to your computer. Transfer button Transfer light NOTE: After transferring, the camera dock resumes charging as necessary.

  • Page 99: Reviewing Pictures And Videos

    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 LCD screen. review button Troubleshooting—Camera Dock 6000 Problem Cause...

  • Page 100: Camera Dock 6000 Specifications

    Power DC input Using the AC Adapter to Power the Camera You can use the 5-volt AC adapter that came with the Kodak EasyShare camera dock 6000 to power the camera. The adapter cannot charge the battery. DC-In Chapter 9...

  • Page 101: Earlier Cameras And Docks

    Your Kodak EasyShare DX6490 zoom digital camera is compatible with the Kodak EasyShare camera dock 6000 described here. It is not compatible with the earlier dock models: the Kodak EasyShare camera dock or camera dock II. For a list of Kodak EasyShare camera/dock compatibility, visit...

  • Page 103: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting 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 to Troubleshooting information, visit www.kodak.com/go/dx6490support. Camera Problems Problem...
  • Page 104 Problem Cause Shutter button Camera is not turned does not work. The camera is processing a picture; the image storage icon on the EVF or LCD screen is blinking. The card or internal memory is full. The Shutter button was not fully pressed down.
  • Page 105 Problem Cause Picture is too Flash is not on. dark. Flash unit is not open. Slide the flash release button to The subject is too far away for the flash to have an effect. The subject is in front of a bright light (backlit).
  • Page 106 Problem Cause Picture is too The flash is not needed. Change to Auto flash or Flash Off light. The subject was too close for flash. Too much light. Auto exposure was not achieved. In Review mode, The camera is multi-up video processing a picture.
  • Page 107 Problem Cause Picture is The lens is dirty. blurry/not clear. 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.

  • Page 108: Camera/Computer Communications

    CD: USB.html Or, visit www.kodak.com/go/ camerasupport Turn on the camera Recharge the battery Use a Kodak: 5-Volt AC adapter, EasyShare camera dock 6000, or EasyShare printer dock 6000 to transfer pictures. See the Power Management section of the laptop user’s guide to disable this feature.
  • Page 109 Uninstall, then re-install the software To uninstall, go to Start/Settings/ Control Panel/Add/Remove Programs. Delete camera from Device Manager: Right-click on My Computer, go to Properties/Hardware/Device Manager/Other Devices/ (delete this entry: ?Kodak ES camera) (page 77). (page 77). (page 77).

  • Page 110: Sd/Mmc Cards And Internal Memory

    Caution: Formatting a card erases all pictures and videos, including protected files. (Formatting internal memory also erases email addresses and album names. To restore addresses and albums, see Kodak EasyShare software Help.) (page 72). 11). (page 72).

  • Page 111: Camera Screen Messages

    Caution: Formatting erases all pictures and videos, including protected files. (Formatting internal memory also erases email addresses and album names. To restore them, see Kodak EasyShare software Help.) Insert a card (page 11). Delete pictures from the location you are copying to...
  • Page 112 Message Read-only card, change to internal memory to capture 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/ Album tagging)
  • Page 113 Message High camera temperature. (Camera will be turned off.) Remove USB cable in camera. Restart computer if needed Memory Card is full Internal Memory is full There is no more space Unrecognized File Format Chapter 10 Cause The internal temperature of the camera is too high for the camera to operate.

  • Page 114: Mode Light Status

    Message No Address Book in Camera No Album Names in Camera Other error code Mode Light Status Mode light Status Mode light is on: green in Auto mode ; white in all other modes. Chapter 10 Cause No email addresses appear because there is no address book.
  • Page 115 Status Mode light does not turn on and the camera does not work. Mode light is blinking. Camera was turned Chapter 10 Cause Solution Camera is not turned Turn on the camera (page Battery is exhausted. Recharge the battery (page Mode dial was on Turn Mode dial off, then when battery was...

  • Page 117: Getting Help

    View online tutorials Help in this Manual Troubleshooting, page 91 camera, camera/computer connections, or SD/MMC cards. See help with the EasyShare camera dock 6000. Software Help Click the Help button in the Kodak EasyShare software. www.kodak.com/go/dx6490support www.kodak.com/go/pcbasics www.kodak.com/go/dx6490downloads www.kodak.com/go/onetouch www.kodak.com/go/support www.kodak.com/go/dx6490accessories.

  • Page 118: Telephone Customer Support

    Have the camera or camera dock connected to your computer. Be at your computer. Have the following information available: Operating system __________________________________________ Processor speed (MHz)_____________________________________ Computer model __________________________________________ Amount of memory (MB) ____________________________________ Exact error message you received_______________________________ Version of Kodak EasyShare software CD________________________ Camera serial number______________________________________ Chapter 11...

  • Page 119: 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 120 Thailand United States Outside the United States International Toll Line International Toll Fax For the most up-to-date listings, visit: http://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 121: Appendix

    Appendix Camera Specifications Kodak EasyShare DX6490 zoom digital camera Color modes Communication with computer Dimensions Width Depth Height Weight Exposure metering External flash File format Still Video Audio Flash Modes Range Charging Time Saturated color, neutral color, black & white, sepia USB, via: USB cable;...
  • Page 122 Kodak EasyShare DX6490 zoom digital camera Focus zone Image sensor ISO speed Automatic Manual Lens Type Aperture Priority Focal length Focus distance LCD screen (LCD and EVF not simultaneous) Operating temperature Picture/Video storage Pixel Best resolution Best (3:2) Better Good...

  • Page 123: Original Factory Settings

    Kodak EasyShare DX6490 zoom digital camera Power Battery, 3.7V Li-Ion rechargeable AC adapter Self Timer Tripod socket Video out Video resolution Viewfinder - electronic, EVF (LCD and EVF not simultaneous) White balance Zoom (still capture) Original Factory Settings Feature Color mode...

  • Page 124: Upgrading Your Software And Firmware

    Video Date Display Video Out White Balance 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). Visit www.kodak.com/go/dx6490downloads. Chapter 12...

  • Page 125: Tips, Safety, Maintenance

    Service agreements are available in some countries. Contact a dealer of Kodak products for more information. For digital camera disposal or recycling information, contact your local authorities. In the US, visit the Electronics Industry Alliance Web site at www.eiae.org or the Kodak Web site at www.kodak.com/go/dx6490support. Chapter 12 page 106).

  • Page 126: Storage Capacities

    Storage Capacities File sizes can vary due to scene content. You may be able to store more or fewer pictures and videos. Purchase accessories at a dealer of Kodak products or visit www.kodak.com/go/dx6490accessories. Picture Storage Capacity 16 MB internal memory...

  • Page 127: Locating Pictures And Videos On A Card

    When you insert a different card into your camera, the next picture number is defined by incrementing the higher of the last picture taken by the camera, or the highest existing picture number in the folder. If you use the card in a camera other than the Kodak EasyShare DX6490 Chapter 12...

  • Page 128: Power-Saving Features

    zoom digital camera, and that camera manufacturer adheres to this file structure standard, the \DCIM folder contains a folder named by that camera. For more information, refer to the documentation that accompanied that camera. Burst Pictures When a burst series is initiated, a letter “B” replaces the underscore in the file name.

  • Page 129: Fcc Compliance And Advisory

    Chapter 12 FCC Compliance and Advisory Kodak EasyShare DX6490 zoom digital camera Tested to comply with FCC Standards. FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
  • Page 131 A/V out, v, 58, 71 AC adapter, 83, 88 accessories AC adapter, camera, 88 battery, 15 buying, 105 camera dock, 81 external flash, 28 printer dock, 80 SD/MMC card, 11 advanced digital zoom, 25, 69 AF, continuous, 47 AF/AE indicator, 17 albums, tagging in review mode, 56 pictures, 41...
  • Page 132 OK, iv on/off, iv open flash, vi, 26 review, iv, 51 self timer/burst, vi, 29, 30 Share, iv, 63 shutter, iii, vi status, iv, 8 zoom, iv, 25 cable audio/video, 2, 58 power, camera dock, 83 USB, 2, 79, 83 camera dock camera compatibility, 89 charging battery, 85...
  • Page 133 transfer to, 79, 86 connecting camera dock, 83 camera to camera dock, 84 camera to computer, 79 troubleshooting, 96 contents, package camera, 2 camera dock, 81 continuous AF, 47 copy pictures card to memory, 59 to computer via camera, 79 to computer via camera dock, 86 custom insert, 82...
  • Page 134 exposure compensation, all modes, 21 compensation, PASM mode, 20 metering, 37 external flash, 28 external flash connector, v external video device setting video out, 71 viewing pictures/videos, 58 favorites, tagging, 66 FCC compliance, 117 file formats, 109 file names, card, 115 file size, setting, 33 fill flash, 26 firmware...
  • Page 135 PASM settings, 21 location, iii joystick, iv Index Kodak EasyShare software getting help, 105 installing, 77 upgrading, 112 Kodak web sites, 105 landscape, 22 landscape button, vi language, setting, 71 LCD screen, iv changing display, 7 lens cleaning, 113...
  • Page 136 software, 77 Macintosh installing software on, 77 system requirements, 76 magnify picture, 54 maintenance, camera, 113 manual mode, 19 matrix metering, 37 memory inserting card, 11 internal, 12 removeable card, 12 storage capacities, 114 storage location setting, 12 menu button, iv review mode, 54 setup mode, 67 Share mode, 63...
  • Page 137 overview PASM mode, 19 picture taking modes, 18 package contents camera, 2 camera dock, 81 PAL, video out setting, 71 PASM mode checking settings, 9 on mode dial, 18 overview, 19 resetting to defaults, 40 screen options, 20 using, 21 pictures checking location, 13 checking settings, 10...
  • Page 138 program mode, 19 protecting pictures/videos, 55 quality setting, 33 quickview turning off, 68 using, 24, 46 ReadMe file, 91 recycling, disposal, 113 red-eye, flash, 26 regulatory information, 117 removeable card, 11 requirements Macintosh, 76 Windows, 75 reset, PASM settings to defaults, 40 resolution quality settings, 110...
  • Page 139 SD/MMC card file names, 115 formatting, 72 inserting, 11 printing from, 80 setting storage location, 12 slot location, v storage capacities, 114 troubleshooting problems, 98 self timer light, iii with pictures, 29 with videos, 50 sensor, image, 110 sepia tone pictures, 36 service and support, 106 setting date and time, 6...
  • Page 140 87 tungsten light, 34 turning camera on and off, 5 universal insert, 82 upgrading software, firmware, 112 URLs, Kodak web sites, 105 USB (universal serial bus) cable, 2 connecting to camera, 79 connecting to camera dock, 83 connection location, v...
  • Page 141 transferring pictures, 79 video light, iii videos checking location, 13 checking settings, 10 copying, 59 date display, 60 deleting, 53 eliminate camera noise, 47 emailing tagged, 65 file naming, 115 locating on card, 115 mode, 18 protecting, 55 reviewing, 51, 52 reviewing, camera dock, 87 setting length, 48 storage capacities, 114...

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