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  • Page 1 KODAK EASYSHARE DX4900 Zoom Digital Camera User’s Guide Visit Kodak on the World Wide Web at www.kodak.com...
  • Page 2 Eastman Kodak Company 343 State Street Rochester, New York 14650 © Eastman Kodak Company, 2002 Kodak, EasyShare, and Ektanar are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company. Eastman Kodak Company is an authorized licensee of the CompactFlash™ and CF logo™ trademarks. P/N 6B5921...

  • Page 3: Front View

    Front View 1 Shutter button 2 Flash unit 3 Viewfinder lens 4 Lens (built-in cover not shown) Bottom View 1 Camera Dock connector door (open) 2 Camera Dock connector 3 USB / Video out connectors Product Overview s y S 4 9 0 5 Light sensor 6 Self Timer light...

  • Page 4: Mode Dial

    Top/Back View 1 Viewfinder 2 Status display 3 Buttons: Flash Close-up / Distant Self Timer 4 Mode dial (see below) 5 Card access light Mode Dial Product Overview s y S h a r 6 Wrist strap post 7 COMPACTFLASH card door 8 Menu button 9 Select button...

  • Page 5: Status Display

    Status Display The Status Display is located on the top of the camera. The icons displayed indicate the camera features and settings that are currently active. s y S h a r 1 ISO setting 2 Long-time exposure 3 Color mode 4 White balance 5 Red-eye flash 6 Flash setting...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    1 Getting Started ...1 What Can I Do With My KODAK EASYSHARE DX4900 Zoom Digital Camera?...1 What Can I Do With My Digital Pictures? ...1 Camera Package Contents ...2 Attaching the Wrist Strap ...2 Loading the Batteries ... 3 Inserting a COMPACTFLASH Card ... 4 Turning the Camera On and Off ...
  • Page 8 3 Customizing Picture-taking Settings ...21 Setting Exposure Compensation ... 21 Setting White Balance ... 22 Setting a Color Mode ...23 Setting the Picture Quality... 24 Setting Exposure Metering ... 25 Setting Picture Sharpness ...26 Setting the ISO Speed... 27 Setting the Shutter Speed ...28 Placing the Date on Pictures ...29 4 Reviewing Your Pictures ...
  • Page 9 Transferring Your Pictures...50 Working With Your Pictures...51 Transferring Your Pictures Manually... 52 Printing Your Pictures ... 53 8 Using the KODAK EASYSHARE Camera Dock ... 55 Camera Dock Package Contents ... 55 Installing the Dock Insert...56 Connecting the Camera Dock...56 Installing the Battery Pack in the Camera...57...
  • Page 10 Troubleshooting—EASYSHARE Camera Dock... 68 EASYSHARE Camera Dock Status... 69 10 Getting Help ...71 Software Help ...71 World Wide Web ...71 Kodak Fax Support...71 Telephone Customer Support... 72 11 Appendix ...75 Camera Specifications... 75 Camera Dock Specifications ...77 Original Factory Settings—Camera...77 Power Save—Camera Performance ...

  • Page 11: Getting Started

    —in Setup mode, customize your camera settings. What Can I Do With My Digital Pictures? Install the software that is included on the KODAK Picture Software CD*, then: Transfer—automatically transfer your pictures to your computer. Share—e-mail your pictures to friends and family.

  • Page 12: Camera Package Contents

    Camera Package Contents Your camera is packaged with the following items: * The Dock insert is used to custom-fit your camera to the KODAK EASYSHARE Camera Dock. ** Your camera may have been packaged with a KODAK EASYSHARE Camera Dock. In that case, you received the KODAK EASYSHARE Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery Pack.

  • Page 13: Loading The Batteries

    Loading the Batteries A KODAK Lithium Battery, KCRV3 or 2, AA lithium batteries are included with your camera.* Insert a KCRV3 lithium battery IMPORTANT BATTERY INFORMATION page 79 for the types of batteries you can use in your camera. For acceptable battery life and to make sure your camera operates dependably, do not use alkaline batteries.

  • Page 14: Inserting A Compactflash Card

    Inserting a COMPACTFLASH Card Think of KODAK COMPACTFLASH Cards as reusable film, or removable computer memory that provides easy picture storage and transfer. See for card storage capacities. Card access light Card door Raised lip CAUTION: The card can only be inserted one way into the camera. Do not force the card.

  • Page 15: Turning The Camera On And Off

    Turning the Camera On and Off Built-in Lens Cover Your camera has a built-in sliding lens cover that protects the lens from dust and scratches. The lens cover opens automatically whenever you turn on the camera, and closes when you turn off the camera. Chapter 1 To turn on the camera, slide the power switch to the On ( | ) position.

  • Page 16: Checking The Batteries

    Checking the Batteries Check the battery power level in the Status Display before you begin taking pictures. Don’t miss an important picture because the camera batteries are low or exhausted. For guidelines on battery usage, see Automatic Powerdown Saves Batteries The automatic powerdown feature helps extend battery life by turning off the camera when it has been inactive (no buttons pushed and no pictures taken) for the given time period.

  • Page 17: Setting The Clock

    Setting the Clock The camera has a built-in clock that maintains the date and time in a 24-hour format. If the battery is removed from the camera for an extended period of time, or is exhausted, you may need to reset the clock. NOTE: It is important to set the correct date and time if you want to imprint the date on your pictures Chapter 1...

  • Page 18: Mode Dial-Settings And Menus

    Mode Dial—Settings and Menus Use the Mode dial to access three ways to use your camera: Mode dial s y S h a r Capture Menus Menu Exposure Compensation (page White Balance (page Color Mode (page Quality (page Exposure Metering (page Chapter 1 Capture...

  • Page 19: Review Menus

    Review Menus Menu Magnify (page Delete (page Protect (page Chapter 1 To access the Review mode menus: Turn the Mode dial to Review Press the Menu button. Use the arrow buttons to scroll through the menus and submenus. Press the Select button. Menu Slide Show (page...

  • Page 20: Setup Menus

    Setup Menus Menu Power Save (page Digital Zoom (page Camera Sounds (page Date/Time Set (page Video Out (page Chapter 1 To access the Setup mode menus: Turn the Mode dial to Setup The Setup menu screen is displayed on the LCD. Use the arrow buttons to scroll through the menus and submenus.

  • Page 21: Navigating Through The Menus

    Navigating Through the Menus The method of moving through the menus and selecting options is the same in all three camera modes. Menu name SELECT MENU EasyShare Menu button Additional selections Submenu display SELECT MENU EasyShare Select button Chapter 1 To display the menus on the LCD screen: In Capture press the Menu button.

  • Page 23: Taking Pictures

    Taking Pictures Before you take pictures, make sure there is a COMPACTFLASH Card in the camera, the Mode dial is turned to Capture Taking a Picture Shutter button Viewfinder s y S h a r Viewfinder light Card access light , and the camera is on.

  • Page 24: Viewing And Deleting The Last Picture

    Viewing and Deleting the Last Picture When you take a picture, Automatic QuickView displays the picture on the LCD screen for several seconds. While the picture is displayed, you can decide to keep it or delete it. This feature is ideal for verifying picture information. SELECT MENU EasyShare...

  • Page 25: Previewing Your Picture

    Previewing Your Picture If you want to see what a picture looks like before it is taken, you can preview a live image on the LCD screen. With Preview activated, use the LCD instead of the viewfinder to frame your picture. NOTE: Preview is required when you are using digital zooming aperture shutter speed...

  • Page 26: Shooting A Burst Series Of Pictures

    Shooting a Burst Series of Pictures The Burst feature allows you to take up to 12 pictures in quick succession. When you shoot with the Burst feature, the Flash and the Self Timer features are disabled. Burst is available in the Picture Quality menu NOTE: Burst is ideal for taking pictures of sporting events or for recording moving objects.

  • Page 27: Shooting Distant And Close-Up Pictures

    Shooting Distant and Close-Up Pictures To choose the setting: Set the Mode dial to Capture Press the Close-Up/Distant icon appears in the Status Display on top of the camera. Press the Shutter button half-way to lock the auto-focus and exposure. Press the Shutter button all the way down to take the picture.

  • Page 28: Using Zoom

    Using Zoom Your camera offers optical and digital zoom features. Use optical zoom to get up to two times closer (2X) to your subject. Then, to get even closer, use digital zoom for an additional 3X. In optical zoom, the camera lens extends or retracts as you push the zoom buttons.

  • Page 29: Using The Flash

    Using the Flash When you take pictures at night, indoors, or outdoors in heavy shadows, your pictures may need flash. The camera flash is effective at the following distances, depending on your zoom position. Zoom position (at ISO 140) Effective flash—distance from subject Wide Angle Telephoto Auto Flash (no icon)—flash fires when the lighting...

  • Page 30: 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. This setting is ideal when you want to include yourself in the picture. s y S h a re Place the camera on a flat, steady surface or use a tripod.

  • Page 31: Customizing Picture-Taking Settings

    Customizing Picture-taking Settings Use Capture on the Mode dial to customize your picture-taking settings. Setting Exposure Compensation Use the Exposure Compensation feature to control how much light is allowed into the camera. You can adjust the exposure by plus or minus 2 stops in 1/2- stop increments.

  • Page 32: Setting White Balance

    Setting White Balance Whites can look white in daylight, but different under other lighting conditions. Use the White Balance setting to correct for these types of color shifts that result from shooting pictures under different light sources. Turn the Mode dial to Capture Highlight the White Balance menu Press Select to accept the change and return to the Menu screen.

  • Page 33: Setting A Color Mode

    Setting a Color Mode Use the Color Mode setting for controlling color tones and moods. Select color, black and white, or sepia. The camera Preview displays the color setting selected. Turn the Mode dial to Capture Highlight the Color Mode menu Press Select to accept the change and return to the Menu screen.

  • Page 34: Setting The Picture Quality

    Setting the Picture Quality Use the Quality setting to select a picture resolution. Turn the Mode dial to Capture Highlight the Quality menu Higher resolutions produce more detailed images and larger file sizes— great for photo-quality prints but take up more space on the COMPACTFLASH Card and may take longer to transmit by e-mail.

  • Page 35: Setting Exposure Metering

    Setting Exposure Metering To ensure proper exposure, your camera features three metering systems for measuring the amount of light entering the camera lens: Multi-Pattern, Center- Weighted, and Center Spot metering. Turn the Mode dial to Capture Highlight the Exposure Metering menu Press Select to accept the change and return to the Menu screen.

  • Page 36: Setting Picture Sharpness

    Setting Picture Sharpness Use the Sharpness setting to highlight or blend the edges of the subject in pictures. Turn the Mode dial to Capture Highlight the Sharpness menu Press Select to accept the change and return to the Menu screen. Press Menu to exit the Menu screen.

  • Page 37: Setting The Iso Speed

    Setting the ISO Speed 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. Turn the Mode dial to Capture Highlight the ISO Speed menu Press Select to accept the change and return to the Menu screen.

  • Page 38: Setting The Shutter Speed

    Setting the Shutter Speed Use the Auto setting and let the camera automatically set the shutter speed. Or choose a shutter speed from 0.7 to 16 seconds, for longer exposures when taking pictures in low-light conditions, without flash. Turn the Mode dial to Capture Highlight the Shutter Speed menu Press Select to accept the change and return to the Menu screen.

  • Page 39: Placing The Date On Pictures

    Placing the Date on Pictures Use the Date & Time Stamp setting to imprint the date, or the date and time, on the lower-right corner of the picture. NOTE: This setting is ideal for recording when a picture was taken; for example, for a birthday or an insurance claim.

  • Page 41: Reviewing Your Pictures

    Reviewing Your Pictures Use the Review setting pictures that are stored on the COMPACTFLASH Card in your camera. You can view each picture stored on the card in your camera in full LCD screen size, or you can use the Filmstrip feature to view and select from up to three thumbnail-size pictures at one time.

  • Page 42: Viewing Pictures With The Filmstrip

    Viewing Pictures With the Filmstrip SELECT MENU EasyShare Filmstrip Memory Needle locator Chapter 4 Turn the Mode dial to Review press Menu to display the Filmstrip. Press the through the Filmstrip. To continuously scroll, press and hold an arrow button. For fast scrolling through the memory bar, press Select while holding an arrow button.

  • Page 43: Magnifying Pictures

    Magnifying Pictures Use the Magnify feature to zoom in on specific parts of a picture. With this feature, you can magnify at two or four times the normal magnification level. NOTE: This feature is ideal for checking detail and verifying sharp focus on your pictures.

  • Page 44: Deleting Pictures

    Deleting Pictures Use the Delete feature to quickly delete one or all pictures from the COMPACTFLASH Card. NOTE: Delete pictures to free up space on the card. Turn the Mode dial to Review Press an arrow button to display the picture you want to delete. Highlight the Delete menu Press Select.

  • Page 45: Protecting Pictures

    Protecting Pictures Use the Protect feature to prevent special pictures from being accidentally deleted from the COMPACTFLASH Card. Turn the Mode dial to Review Press an arrow button to display the picture you want to protect. Highlight the Protect menu Chapter 4 and press Menu.

  • Page 46: Running A Slide Show

    Running a Slide Show Use the slide show feature to automatically display your pictures on the camera LCD screen at a selectable interval rate. You can also run a slide show on any video device that is equipped with a video input, such as a television, computer monitor, or digital projector.

  • Page 47: Selecting Pictures For Automatic Printing

    Selecting Pictures for Automatic Printing Use the Print Order feature to select specific pictures and print quantities to be printed automatically to a KODAK Personal Picture Maker or other direct- print-enabled printer. NOTE: This feature saves time when printing. When you put the COMPACTFLASH Card into a print order enabled printer, only the images you marked are printed.

  • Page 48: Viewing Picture Information

    Viewing Picture Information The Picture Information feature displays specific data for each picture on the COMPACTFLASH Card in your camera. For example, the information includes the picture number, the date and time the picture was taken, and the settings that were used for the picture. Turn the Mode dial to Review Press an arrow button to display a picture.

  • Page 49: Installing The Software

    Installing the Software Make sure that you install the software from the KODAK Picture Software CD before you transfer pictures from your camera to the computer. MACINTOSH OS X users, see the note on Install the Software CAUTION: Do NOT have your camera or KODAK EASYSHARE Camera Dock connected to the computer when you install the software.
  • Page 50 Do not install KODAK Camera Connection Software or Picture Transfer Software—MACINTOSH OS X ships with an image capture application that provides the functionality of both the KODAK Camera Connection Software and KODAK Picture Transfer Software. These two applications are unnecessary and will not function if installed on MACINTOSH OS X.

  • Page 51: Software Included With Your Camera

    Software Included With Your Camera The KODAK Picture Software CD contains the following applications that let you access, transfer, and have fun with your digital pictures. Your CD may contain additional software not described here. For detailed information on using the applications, refer to the online help supplied with each application.

  • Page 52: Computer System Requirements

    Computer System Requirements For acceptable picture transfer and editing, we recommend the following minimum requirements: WINDOWS-Based System Requirements Personal computer designed for WINDOWS 98, 98SE, ME, 2000, or XP 200 MHz processor RAM: 48 MB minimum (96 MB recommended) for WINDOWS 98, 98SE, ME 64 MB minimum (128 MB recommended) for WINDOWS 2000, XP 270 MB of available hard disk space CD-ROM drive...

  • Page 53: Personalizing Your Camera

    Personalizing Your Camera Use Setup on the Mode dial to customize the camera settings according to your personal preferences. Selecting a Power Save Setting The Power Save feature is designed to balance battery consumption with camera performance. See performance. Turn the Mode dial to Setup Highlight the Power Save menu Press Select.

  • Page 54: Setting Digital Zoom Behavior

    Setting Digital Zoom Behavior Digital zoom provides three times (3X) magnification beyond the optical zoom. You can specify how the digital zoom feature behaves when you push Telephoto (T) on the 4-way arrow button beyond the limit of optical zoom. page 18 for how to use digital zoom.

  • Page 55: Adjusting The Camera Sounds

    Adjusting the Camera Sounds The camera provides sounds (beeps) to let you know when certain functions are being performed. You can set the camera to make sounds for most functions, for selected functions, or to make no sounds at all. NOTE: Set the Camera Sounds to OFF when taking pictures at events that require a quiet environment, for example, a wedding or a play.

  • Page 56: Setting Video Out

    Setting Video Out The Video Out feature allows you to match the camera video-out signal to the standard applicable in your area. Turn the Mode dial to Setup Highlight the Video Out menu Press Select. This setting remains until you change it. Selecting a Language The Language feature allows you to display the menus and screen messages in different languages.

  • Page 57: Formatting A Compactflash Card

    Formatting a COMPACTFLASH Card You may need to format a card if it becomes corrupted. When this happens, an error message appears on the LCD screen. See Turn the Mode dial to Setup Highlight the Format Card menu Press Select. CAUTION: Formatting erases everything, even protected pictures, from the card.

  • Page 58: Resetting User Settings

    Resetting User Settings The Reset User Settings feature allows you to return most Capture menu settings to the original factory defaults each time the camera is turned off. See page 77 for a list of the original factory defaults. Turn the Mode dial to Setup Highlight the Reset User Settings menu Viewing Camera Information Use the About feature to find your camera name and model and the firmware...

  • Page 59: Using Pictures On Your Computer

    Before You Transfer Your Pictures Before you transfer your pictures from the camera to the computer, make sure you have installed the software from the KODAK Picture Software CD (page 39). MACINTOSH OS X users, see note on...

  • Page 60: Transferring Your Pictures

    Connecting With the KODAK EASYSHARE Camera Dock NOTE: You can also use a KODAK COMPACTFLASH Card Reader-Writer to transfer your pictures. See your Kodak retail dealer or visit our Web site http://www.kodak.com/go/easyshareaccessories. Transferring Your Pictures KODAK Picture Transfer Software automatically opens on your computer when you have connected as shown in the previous section, Computer.

  • Page 61: Working With Your Pictures

    With KODAK Picture Software you can: Add special effects to your pictures, fix red-eye, crop, and rotate. Print to your personal printer. E-mail pictures to family and friends. Refer to the KODAK Picture Software online help for details on using the software. Chapter 7...

  • Page 62: Transferring Your Pictures Manually

    Transferring Your Pictures Manually KODAK Camera Connection Software lets you directly access the pictures in your camera and allows you to: display and browse thumbnails of your pictures, copy all or selected pictures to your computer, open a picture directly in third-party applications, delete pictures from a storage location, format the COMPACTFLASH Card, and view information on a selected picture.

  • Page 63: Printing Your Pictures

    Choose your favorite method to enjoy long-lasting prints of your digital pictures. From KODAK Picture Software Print to your home printer with KODAK Premium Picture Paper. From a COMPACTFLASH Card Use the Print Order feature directly to a KODAK Personal Picture Maker or other direct-print-enabled printer.

  • Page 65: Using The Kodak Easyshare Camera Dock

    Camera Dock. If a KODAK EASYSHARE Camera Dock was not included with your camera, you can purchase one as an accessory. See your Kodak retail dealer or visit our Web site at http://www.kodak.com/go/easyshareaccessories.

  • Page 66: Installing The Dock Insert

    Installing the Dock Insert KODAK EASYSHARE Cameras are packaged with a Dock insert, which is used to custom-fit the camera to the Camera Dock. Connecting the Camera Dock Connect the Camera Dock to your computer and to an external power source.

  • Page 67: Installing The Battery Pack In The Camera

    Installing the Battery Pack in the Camera IMPORTANT: The batteries in the Battery Pack are not charged when you receive it. See instructions. Docking the Camera When you are ready to transfer your pictures from the camera to the computer, or charge the Battery Pack, place the camera in the Camera Dock.

  • Page 68: Charging The Battery Pack

    Camera Dock with the power on, charging resumes when the camera enters automatic power down mode (see NOTE: The Camera Dock only charges the KODAK EASYSHARE Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery Pack. If you place the camera in the Camera Dock with any other type of batteries, no charging takes place.
  • Page 69 Nickel-metal hydride (Ni-MH) batteries may not charge to full capacity the first time they are charged or after a long period of non-use. The first-time charge of the KODAK EASYSHARE Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery Pack should take approximately 2 1/2 hours. If the Camera Dock light turns...

  • Page 70: Transferring Pictures

    You can also transfer your pictures manually while the green light is blinking. See page Then, KODAK Picture Software opens so you can work with your pictures on your computer. For further details, see Your Computer.

  • Page 71: Troubleshooting Problems

    Troubleshooting Problems There may be times when you have questions about using your KODAK EASYSHARE DX4900 Zoom Digital Camera or KODAK EASYSHARE Camera Dock. This chapter helps you find the answers quickly. Additional technical information is available in the ReadMe file located on the KODAK Picture Software CD.
  • Page 72 Software is not installed. Install the software There are too many applications running on your computer. Chapter 9 Solution Go to the online help for KODAK Camera Connection Software Getting Started: Connect the Camera to Your Computer. Or, go to www.kodak.com/go/ 4900support...
  • Page 73 Camera Problem Cause Shutter button does Camera is not turned on. Turn on the camera not work. The camera is processing a picture, the viewfinder light is blinking. The card is full. Batteries do not Ni-MH batteries may not hold a charge; low charge to full capacity battery icon the first time they are...
  • Page 74 Camera 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). Camera does not Battery is not properly turn on.
  • Page 75 Camera Problem Cause Stored pictures are The card was removed damaged. when the card access light was blinking. Pictures remaining Picture does not take up number does not sufficient space to decrease after decrease the picture taking a picture. remaining number. Picture is not clear.

  • Page 76: Camera Status And Messages

    Camera Status and Messages Camera Viewfinder Light Light Status Viewfinder light blinks red. Viewfinder light glows steady red. Viewfinder light blinks yellow. Viewfinder light blinks green. Camera Card Access Light Light Status Card access light blinks green. Chapter 9 Cause Solution Error state.
  • Page 77 Memory Card is full Date/Time entry screen appears automatically Chapter 9 Cause The card is corrupted, or formatted for another digital camera. The camera cannot read the picture format. A camera error has occurred. There is no more space on the card.

  • Page 78: Troubleshooting-Easyshare Camera Dock

    Troubleshooting—EASYSHARE Camera Dock Camera Dock Problem Pictures are not transferred to the computer Chapter 9 Cause Solution AC adapter or USB Check the connections cable is not securely connected. Software is not Install the software installed. There are too Close all software applications many applications and try again.

  • Page 79: Easyshare Camera Dock Status

    EASYSHARE Camera Dock Status Camera Dock indicator light Light Status Light glows steady green Light glows steady Light blinks green Light blinks red Chapter 9 Cause Solution Camera is The camera and Camera Dock are docked. operating normally. Camera Dock is charging Battery Pack.

  • Page 81: Getting Help

    Getting Help If you need help with your KODAK EASYSHARE DX4900 Zoom Digital Camera or KODAK EASYSHARE Camera Dock, it is available from a number of resources: Troubleshooting Problems, page 61 Software application online help Product information by fax Software Help Help with any software application packaged with your camera can be obtained from the online help provided with the application.

  • Page 82: Telephone Customer Support

    Telephone Customer Support If you have questions concerning the operation of KODAK Software or the camera, you may speak directly to a customer support representative. Before You Call Before you call to speak to a customer support representative, please have the...
  • Page 83 Outside the U.S. and Canada—calls are charged at National Rate. Australia Austria/Osterreich Belgium/Belgique China Denmark/Danmark Ireland/Eire Finland/Suomi France Germany/Deutschland Greece Hong Kong Italy/Italia Japan Korea Netherlands/Nederland New Zealand Norway/Norge Portugal Spain/Espana Sweden/Sverige Switzerland/Schweiz/Suisse Taiwan International Toll Line International Toll Fax Number +44 131 4586962 Chapter 10 1800 147 701 0179 567 357...

  • Page 85: Appendix

    Appendix This appendix serves as a resource for technical information about your KODAK EASYSHARE DX4900 Zoom Digital Camera, KODAK EASYSHARE Camera Dock, COMPACTFLASH Cards, batteries, and available accessories. Camera Specifications Camera Specifications Pixel Resolution 4.0 MP (by Quality 3.1 MP setting) 2.2 MP...
  • Page 86 Dimensions Width Length Height Weight Chapter 11 2 Lithium, AA KODAK Lithium Battery, KCRV3 2 Ni-MH, AA rechargeable Alkaline batteries not recommended KODAK EASYSHARE Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery Pack, recharge in Camera Dock only. Dock provides power to the camera. Optical quality glass Wide: f/2.8...

  • Page 87: Camera Dock Specifications

    Color Mode Date/Time Digital Zoom Exposure Compensation Exposure Metering Chapter 11 Cable included with KODAK EASYSHARE Cameras 5.9 in. /4.4 in. /1.5 in. (150 mm/112.5 mm/38.5 mm) 5.5 oz. (155 g) 5.9 in. /4.4 in. /1.7 in. (150 mm/112.5 mm/42.5 mm) 6.2 oz.

  • Page 88: Power Save-Camera Performance

    Feature Flash ISO Speed Quality Sharpness Shutter Speed Slide Show Interval Video Out White Balance Power Save—Camera Performance You can choose from three Power Save settings (On, Standard, Off) to balance battery consumption with camera performance (see describes the effect of the Power Save settings on camera functions. Camera Function Preview Frame Rate LCD Brightness...

  • Page 89: Using Your Batteries

    – 2, 1.5 volt AA lithium batteries – 1, KODAK Lithium Battery, KCRV3 * – 1, KODAK EASYSHARE Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery Pack, rechargeable in the KODAK EASYSHARE Camera Dock * – 2, 1.2 volt AA Nickel Metal Hydride (Ni-MH) batteries, rechargeable * * These batteries can be purchased by visiting our Web site at http://www.kodak.com/go/easyshareaccessories.

  • Page 90: Tips, Safety, Maintenance

    Clean the outside of the camera by wiping with a clean, dry cloth. Never use harsh or abrasive cleaners or organic solvents on the camera or any of its parts. Service agreements are available in some countries. Please contact a dealer of Kodak products for more information. Chapter 11...

  • Page 91: Camera Accessories

    DX4900 Zoom Digital Camera by adding just the right accessories. Expand your capture options. Increase your picture storage. Or extend your battery life. For a full range of Kodak accessories, see your Kodak retailer or go to: http://www.kodak.com/go/ easyshareaccessories Enables quick picture transfer, charges the included...

  • Page 92: Picture Storage Capacities

    32 MB card 64 MB card 96 MB card 192 MB card KODAK COMPACTFLASH Cards can be purchased separately on our Web site at http://www.kodak.com/go/easyshareaccessories. Use only certified cards that carry the COMPACTFLASH logo. Locating Pictures on a COMPACTFLASH Card Pictures stored on a KODAK COMPACTFLASH Card use a standard agreed upon by many camera manufacturers.

  • Page 93: Card File Naming Conventions

    If you use the card in a camera other than the KODAK EASYSHARE DX4900 Zoom Digital Camera, and that camera manufacturer adheres to this file structure standard, the \DCIM folder contains a folder named by that camera.

  • Page 94: Upgrading Your Software And Firmware

    Chapter 11 Upgrading Your Software and Firmware Take advantage of the latest enhancements to your Kodak software and camera firmware. Software refers to the applications included on the KODAK Picture Software CD. Camera firmware is the internal software that runs on the camera.

  • Page 95: Canadian Doc Statement

    Chapter 11 Where shielded interface cables have been provided with the product or specified additional components or accessories elsewhere defined to be used with the installation of the product, they must be used in order to ensure compliance with FCC regulation. Canadian DOC Statement DOC Class B Compliance—This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the radio...
  • Page 97 access light, card accessories adjusting camera sounds color mode exposure compensation exposure metering ISO speed picture quality resolution, compression sharpness white balance attaching, wrist strap auto shutoff automatic flash powerdown printing, print orders backlit scenes batteries charging Battery Pack checking power level extending battery life guidelines loading...
  • Page 98 provided with camera provided with Camera Dock video camera accessories cleaning connecting problems information, viewing maintenance original defaults, resetting original factory defaults package contents problems safety specifications turning on and off Camera Connection Software about online help transferring pictures Camera Dock charging Battery Pack installing insert loading camera...
  • Page 99 transferring pictures to using pictures on connect camera with Camera Dock with USB cable connect Camera Dock continuous digital zoom copy pictures to computer cover, lens customer support numbers customizing settings camera setup for picture taking review date placing on pictures setting DCIM folder, card defaults...
  • Page 100 Index Battery Pack card software ISO speed, adjusting KODAK software Camera Connection getting help installing Picture Picture Transfer language, selecting error messages previewing pictures viewing pictures on lens cleaning...
  • Page 101 Battery Pack card software MACINTOSH installing software on OS X system requirements magnify picture maintenance, camera manual settings memory card inserting and removing storage capacities menus camera setup capture navigating overview review reviewing pictures setup taking pictures metering, setting exposure MISC folder, card mode dial capture...
  • Page 102 pause, digital zoom personalizing camera photo paper, purchasing Picture Software about editing pictures Picture Transfer Software about online help transferring pictures pictures black & white color customizing settings deleting editing file naming information, viewing locating on card locating on computer magnifying printing protecting...
  • Page 103 Kodak web site Index telephone numbers setting clock date and time on pictures digital zoom exposure metering flash...
  • Page 104 MAC OS X KODAK Camera Connection KODAK Picture KODAK Picture Transfer upgrading specifications camera Camera Dock MACINTOSH system WINDOWS-based system status display...
  • Page 105 Index before taking magnified on card web site, Kodak white balance wide angle zoom WINDOWS installing software system requirements wrist strap, attaching zoom digital digital, setting optical...

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