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Kodak EasyShare LS633 User Manual

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  • Page 1 Kodak EasyShare LS633 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, 2003 Kodak and EasyShare are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company. P/N 6B8351...

  • Page 3: Product Overview

    Front View 1 Shutter button 2 Flash unit 3 Flash/Status button 4 Self Timer/Burst button Product Overview 5 Self Timer light 6 Light sensor 7 Microphone 8 Viewfinder 9 Lens...

  • Page 4: Back View

    Back View delete AUTO 1 Camera screen 2 Share button (page 3 Joystick (Move OK button (Press in) 4 Mode dial (page 5 Viewfinder 6 Ready light 7 Delete button Product Overview 8 Self Timer/Burst button 9 Flash/Status button 10 Shutter button 11 Zoom (Wide Angle and Telephoto) 12 Speaker 13 Menu button...
  • Page 5 Side Views 1 Video Out 2 USB Port 3 DC-In (5V) Product Overview 4 Battery compartment 5 Slot for optional MMC/SD card...
  • Page 6 Top and Bottom Views 1 Self Timer/Burst button 2 Flash/Status button 3 Power light 4 Shutter button Product Overview 5 Tripod socket 6 Dock connector...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    1 Getting Started ...1 Install Software First...1 Need This Guide in Larger Print?...1 What Can I Do With My Camera?...2 What Can I Do With My Pictures and Videos? ...2 Package Contents... 3 Charging the Battery... 4 Loading the Battery... 5 Attaching the Wrist Strap ...
  • Page 8 Using the Auto Focus Framing Marks ...20 Using the Optical Zoom... 21 Using the Advanced Digital Zoom... 21 Using the Flash... 22 Putting Yourself in the Picture... 25 Taking a Burst Series of Pictures ...26 Still Menus... 27 Setting Exposure Compensation ...28 Setting White Balance ...29 Setting Picture Quality...30 Setting Exposure Metering ...
  • Page 9 4 Reviewing Pictures and Videos ... 41 Picture and Video Icons ...41 Viewing Single Pictures and Videos ... 42 Viewing Multiple Pictures and Videos ... 42 Playing a Video... 43 Deleting Pictures and Videos... 43 Review Menus ... 44 Magnifying Pictures ... 44 Protecting Pictures and Videos From Deletion...
  • Page 10 Turning Off the Shutter Sound ...58 Setting Video Out ...59 Selecting a Language ...59 Formatting Internal Memory or MMC/SD Card... 60 Viewing Camera Information ...61 7 Installing the Software ...63 Windows System Requirements ... 63 Mac OS X System Requirements...64 Mac OS 8.6 and 9.x System Requirements ...64 Install the Software...65 8 Connecting Camera to Computer ...
  • Page 11 Camera Dock 6000 Specifications... 76 10 Troubleshooting ...77 Troubleshooting—Camera ... 77 11 Getting Help ...89 Helpful Web Links ...89 Help in this Manual ...89 Software Help...89 Telephone Customer Support ...90 12 Appendix ...93 Camera Specifications...93 Original Factory Settings... 95 Upgrading Your Software and Firmware ...96 Tips, Safety, Maintenance...96 Storage Capacities...98 Locating Pictures and Videos on a Card...99...

  • 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 Quick Start Guide or Need This Guide in Larger Print? For a large print version of this User’s Guide:...

  • Page 14: What Can I Do With My Camera

    68) Print pictures directly to your home printer or Kodak EasyShare printer dock 6000. Order prints online from Ofoto, a Kodak Company. Or purchase an optional Kodak multimedia card (MMC) or a secure digital (SD) card and: Automatically print to any printer with an MMC/SD slot Make prints at an MMC/SD-capable Kodak picture maker www.kodak.com/go/picturemaker...

  • Page 15: Package Contents

    Package Contents 1 Camera 2 Battery charger Not shown: User’s Guide, Quick Start Guide, wrist strap, Kodak EasyShare software CD, custom camera insert. (In some countries, the User’s Guide is provided on a CD. Contents may change without notice.) Chapter 1...

  • Page 16: Charging The Battery

    Charging the Battery For expected battery life, see You can also charge the battery using the optional Kodak EasyShare printer dock 6000 or the Kodak EasyShare camera dock 6000 these and other accessories at a dealer of Kodak products or www.kodak.com/go/accessories.

  • Page 17: Loading The Battery

    Loading the Battery CAUTION: CAUTION: CAUTION: CAUTION: Use only a Kodak EasyShare Li-Ion rechargeable battery. For important battery and warranty information, see the Battery, page Battery Lock Contacts Attaching the Wrist Strap Long Short loop loop Chapter 1 101. Turn off the camera.

  • 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 use individual modes, see Chapter 1 delete AUTO Purpose Turns off the camera. For general picture-taking. Automatically sets exposure and focus. Flash fires if needed. For subjects that are in motion.

  • Page 19: Turning On The Camera

    Turning On the Camera Ready light delete AUTO Mode dial Adjusting the Display If you want to Turn the camera screen on or Change the Liveview setting so that it is automatically on or off whenever the camera is on Redisplay the status icons after they turn off 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 With SET DATE &...

  • Page 21: Checking Camera Status Area

    Checking Camera Status Area Status Area Screen Icon Status Area Icons (Top of Camera Screen) Date stamp Burst Best Best (3:2) Better Good Custom Quality For flash icons, see Using the Flash, page For Share icons, see When Can I Tag My Pictures and Videos?, page Screen Icons (Bottom of Camera Screen) Auto Sport...

  • Page 22: Inserting An Mmc/Sd Card

    To remove the card, push it in, then release it. When the card is partially ejected, pull it out. page 98 for storage capacities. Purchase accessories at a dealer of Kodak products or www.kodak.com/go/ls633accessories. Chapter 1 To insert an MMC/SD card: Turn off the camera.

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

    MMC/SD Card —Store pictures and videos on a card. The number/length of pictures/videos depends on the size of the card. Purchase accessories at a dealer of Kodak products or capacities, see 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: 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 25: 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 the storage location is set to your preference (see page 11).

  • Page 26: Sport Mode

    Sport Mode Use this mode when the subject is in motion. 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 description.

  • Page 27: Night Mode

    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. NOTE: To avoid blurry pictures caused by slow shutter speed, place the camera on a flat, steady surface or use a tripod. Ready light Default flash setting: Available flash settings:...

  • Page 28: Landscape Mode

    Landscape Mode Use this mode to capture distant subjects, such as landscape scenes. 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 description.

  • Page 29: Close-Up Mode

    Close-up Mode Use this mode to capture subjects 6 to 27.5 in. (13 to 70 cm) from the lens in Wide Angle, or 8.6 to 27.5 in. (22 to 70 cm) in Telephoto. NOTE: For the best possible pictures in Close-up mode: Use the camera screen to frame your subject.

  • Page 30: Liveview-Framing With The Camera Screen

    Liveview—Framing with the Camera Screen The camera screen displays a live image of what the lens sees (Liveview). Use the camera screen to frame your subject. delete AUTO To use the Auto Focus Framing Marks, see To change the Liveview setting so that it is off whenever the camera is on, see page Chapter 2 Turn the Mode dial to any Still position.

  • Page 31: 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 delete AUTO 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 32: 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). Turn on the camera in any Still mode (except Landscape). The camera screen turns on. Use the camera screen to frame your subject.

  • Page 33: Using The Optical Zoom

    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 23.6 in. (60 cm) to the subject. When you turn on the camera, the lens extends to the Wide Angle position. Wide Angle Telephoto Press the Shutter button half-way and hold to set the exposure and...

  • Page 34: Using The Flash

    Using the Flash Use the flash when you take pictures at night, indoors, or outdoors in heavy shadows. The flash setting can be changed in any Still mode; the default flash setting is restored when you exit the mode or turn off the camera. Flash Range Wide Angle: 2 to 11.2 ft (0.6 to 3.4 m) at ISO 140 Telephoto: 2 to 6.6 ft (0.6 to 2.0 m) at ISO 140...

  • Page 35: Flash Settings In Each Mode

    Flash Settings In Each Mode Icon Mode Auto Sport Night Landscape Off Close-up Video Chapter 2 Default Available Flash Flash Settings Setting Auto or Auto, Flash Off, Red-eye Fill Flash, Red-eye Auto Auto or Red-eye None Camera Returns to the Default Flash Setting When you exit the mode or turn off the...
  • Page 36 Other Flash Screen Information Custom icon Current features Chapter 2 When the Custom status area, press the Flash button to determine your custom settings. The camera screen displays the features that are currently set. icon appears in the...

  • Page 37: 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 Self Timer Timer light Chapter 2 Place the camera on a flat surface or use a tripod.

  • Page 38: Taking A Burst Series Of Pictures

    Taking a Burst Series of Pictures Burst lets you to take up to 4 pictures in quick succession (approximately 1.4 frames per second). Burst is ideal for capturing sporting events or objects in motion. When you use the Burst feature, the Flash and the Self Timer are disabled.

  • Page 39: Still Menus

    Still Menus To access these features, press the Menu button while in any Still mode. Image Storage Exposure Compensation (page White Balance Picture Quality Exposure Metering (page To exit the menu, press the Menu button again. Chapter 2 (page (page (page Focus Zone (page...

  • Page 40: 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 contrast-heavy scenes, or for retaking pictures when you are not satisfied with the brightness. Adjust the exposure by plus or minus 2 steps in 1/2-step increments. NOTE: Exposure Compensation cannot be used with Long Time Exposure.

  • Page 41: Setting White Balance

    Setting White Balance Whites can look white in daylight, but different under other lighting conditions. Use White Balance to correct the color shifts that result from shooting pictures under different light sources. In any Still mode, press the Menu button. Press to highlight White Balance Chapter 2...

  • Page 42: Setting Picture Quality

    Best (3:2) 4 x 6 in. (10 x 15 cm) printing on the Kodak EasyShare printer dock 6000 and other printing solutions. (See appears in the status area. Better (2.1 MP)—for printing up...

  • Page 43: Setting Exposure Metering

    Setting Exposure Metering Use Exposure Metering to ensure that the proper amount of light enters the camera lens. In any Still mode, press the Menu button. Press to highlight Exposure Metering button. Chapter 2 , then press the OK Press to highlight an option, then press the OK button.

  • Page 44: Setting Focus Zone

    Setting Focus Zone Use the Focus Zone to select a large or a concentrated area of focus. In any Still mode, press the Menu button. Press to highlight Focus Zone Chapter 2 , then press the OK button. Press to highlight an option, then press the OK button.

  • Page 45: Setting Iso Speed

    Setting 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. NOTE: ISO settings are available in Auto, Landscape, and Close-up modes (unless Long Time Exposure is set).

  • Page 46: Setting Long Time Exposure

    Setting Long Time Exposure Use Long Time Exposure to control how long the shutter stays open and to portray a sense of motion. Settings are: None, 0.5, 1, 2, and 4 seconds. NOTE: Long Time Exposure cannot be used with Exposure Compensation or manual ISO speed setting.

  • Page 47: 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 48: 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 49: Taking Videos

    Taking Videos Use Video mode to take videos or to customize video-taking settings. Before you take a video, make sure your picture storage location is set the way you want it (see page 11). NOTE: Flash is not available in Video mode. You can change Optical Zoom before (but not during) video recording.

  • Page 50: 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 AUTO You can turn off the Quickview feature. (See turned off, the video is not displayed on the camera screen after you take it.

  • Page 51: 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 is set to the Wide Angle position. NOTE: You can change Optical Zoom before (but not during) video recording. Wide Angle Telephoto Video Menus...

  • Page 52: 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 Self Timer Timer light Compose the scene, then press the Shutter button completely down. Move so that you are in the scene.

  • Page 53: Reviewing Pictures And Videos

    Reviewing Pictures and Videos Press the Review button to view and work with your pictures and videos. Remember, press the Shutter button to take a picture anytime—even in Review. menu Review review Picture and Video Icons Press the Review button. The camera screen displays the last picture or video taken.

  • Page 54: Viewing Single Pictures And Videos

    Viewing Single Pictures and Videos Press the Review button. Press to scroll backward or forward through pictures and videos. For fast scrolling, press and hold Viewing Multiple Pictures and Videos Chapter 4 Press the Review button. Either press , or Press the Menu button.

  • Page 55: Playing A Video

    Playing a Video To rewind a video, press OK button. To go to the previous or next picture or video, press is playing. 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.

  • Page 56: Review Menus

    Review Menus To access these features, press the Menu button while in Review. Magnify (pictures)(page or Play (video)(page Share/Print (page Protect (page Image Storage 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.

  • Page 57: 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. Chapter 4 Press to highlight Protect...

  • Page 58: 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 save battery power, use an optional Kodak 5-volt AC adapter Starting the Slide Show Press the Review button, then press the Menu button.

  • Page 59: 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. (Images may not look as good on a television as on a computer monitor or when printed.) NOTE: Ensure that the Video Out setting is correctly set to NTSC or PAL (page...

  • Page 60: 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 61: 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 63: Sharing Pictures And Videos

    NOTE: Tags remain until removed. If a tagged picture or video is copied, the tag is not copied. In a burst series, only the last picture is tagged during Quickview. For details on organizing, printing, or emailing, click the Help button in the Kodak EasyShare software. . Tagged Videos By email...

  • Page 64: Tagging Pictures For Printing

    Tagging Pictures for Printing delete AUTO Share * To tag all pictures in the storage location, highlight Print All 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 65: 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 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 66: Tagging Pictures And Videos As Favorites

    Using Favorites On Your Computer When you transfer tagged pictures and videos to your computer, you can use Kodak EasyShare software to retrieve, organize, and label them by subject, date, event, or any category you choose. For details, click the Help button in the Kodak EasyShare software.

  • Page 67: Customizing Your Camera Settings

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

  • Page 68: Changing The Default Print Quantity

    Changing the Default Print Quantity 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 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 69: Turning Off Liveview In Still Modes

    Turning Off Liveview in Still Modes The Liveview feature lets you use the camera screen as a viewfinder (see page 18). The default setting is Liveview On. To change the Liveview default from On to Off: Press the Menu button. Press to highlight Setup Press...

  • Page 70: Changing Advanced Digital Zoom

    Changing Advanced Digital Zoom Press the Menu button. Press to highlight Setup Turning Off the Shutter Sound Press the Menu button. Press to highlight Setup Press to highlight Shutter Sound Chapter 6 , then press the OK button. Press to highlight Advanced Digital Zoom , then press the OK button.

  • Page 71: Setting Video Out

    Setting Video Out 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 to highlight Video Out Selecting a Language You can display menus and screen messages in different languages. Press the Menu button.

  • Page 72: Formatting Internal Memory Or Mmc/Sd Card

    Formatting a card erases all pictures and videos, including those that are protected. Formatting internal memory erases all pictures, videos, and email addresses. (To restore addresses, see Kodak EasyShare software Help.) Removing a card during formatting may damage the card. Press the Menu button.

  • Page 73: 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 75: Installing The Software

    Installing the Software NOTE: To install software on computers running Windows 2000, Windows XP Pro, or Mac OS X, you need administrator privileges. See your computer user’s guide. Windows System Requirements Personal computer running Windows 98, 98SE, ME, 2000, or XP OS 233 MHz processor or greater (300 MHz recommended for Windows 2000 and XP) 64 MB of available RAM (128 MB recommended)

  • Page 76: 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 77: 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: CAUTION: CAUTION: CAUTION: Install the software from the Kodak EasyShare software CD...
  • Page 78 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 79: Connecting Camera To Computer

    The (optional) Kodak EasyShare printer dock 6000. Purchase accessories at a dealer of Kodak products or www.kodak.com/go/accessories. 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. Turn off the camera.

  • Page 80: 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 one of the many online print services offered in the Kodak EasyShare software. You can easily: Upload your pictures.

  • Page 81: Using The Camera Dock 6000

    Charges the Kodak EasyShare Li-Ion rechargeable battery that came with your LS633 camera. Supplies power to the camera. You can purchase a camera dock at a dealer of Kodak products or at www.kodak.com/go/accessories. Camera Dock 6000 Package Contents *Important Note about the Ni-MH Battery Do not use the Ni-MH rechargeable battery pack (item #3 above) that is packaged with the camera dock.

  • Page 82: 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 and more stability for the Kodak EasyShare LS633 zoom digital camera.

  • Page 83: 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 84: 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. The camera dock now sits at the proper angle for viewing the camera screen.

  • Page 85: Charging The Battery

    Charging the Battery Make sure the Kodak EasyShare Li-Ion rechargeable battery is installed in the camera (see page Turn off the camera and place it in the camera dock (see If the battery requires charging, charging begins after a brief battery check.

  • Page 86: Transferring Pictures

    Transferring Pictures 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. Transfer Light Status...

  • Page 87: Troubleshooting-Camera Dock 6000

    Transfer button was not pressed. Earlier Cameras and Docks Your Kodak EasyShare camera dock 6000 requires a Kodak EasyShare CX/DX 6000 or LS600 series digital camera. Earlier camera models (Kodak EasyShare 4000 series and previous) require the original Kodak EasyShare camera dock or camera dock II.

  • Page 88: Using The Ac Adapter To Power The Camera

    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 Camera Dock 6000 Specifications Specifications—Kodak EasyShare camera dock 6000...

  • Page 89: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting When you have questions about your camera or camera dock 6000, 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/ls633support. Troubleshooting—Camera Camera Problems...
  • Page 90 Problem Cause Shutter button Camera is not turned does not work. The camera is processing a picture; the Ready light (near the viewfinder) is blinking. The card or internal memory is full. The shutter button was not pressed Part of the picture Something was is missing.
  • Page 91 Problem Cause In Review mode, The camera may not be you do not see a accessing the correct picture (or the storage location. expected picture) on the camera screen. Picture is too Flash is not on. dark. The subject is too far away for the flash to have an effect.
  • Page 92 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. The light sensor is covered. Auto exposure was not achieved. Chapter 10 Solution (page 22). Move so there is at least 2 ft (0.6 m) between camera and subject.
  • Page 93 Problem Cause Picture is not The lens is dirty. 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 94 Connect cable to camera and computer port (page 63). Disconnect camera from the computer. Close all software applications, reconnect camera. Close that software before starting the Kodak software. camera dock, disconnect cable and remove camera from dock). Install EasyShare software page (page (page (page 67).
  • Page 95 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.) (page 60). 10). (page 60).

  • Page 96: Camera Screen Messages

    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.) Insert a card (page 11). Delete or transfer pictures from the location you are...
  • Page 97 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) Date/Time entry screen appears automatically...
  • Page 98 Message Unrecognized File Format No Address Book in Camera Other error code Chapter 10 Cause The camera cannot read the picture format. No email addresses appear because there is no address book. An error is detected. Solution Transfer the unreadable picture to the computer (page 67), or delete the...

  • Page 99: Camera Ready Light Status

    Camera Ready Light Status Ready light Status Ready light does not turn on and the camera does not work. Ready light glows steady green. Ready light blinks red. Battery is low or Chapter 10 delete Cause Solution Camera is not turned Turn on the camera (page Battery is exhausted.
  • Page 100 Status Ready light glows steady red. Ready light blinks green. Ready light blinks yellow. Chapter 10 Cause Solution Camera’s internal Transfer pictures to the memory or card is computer full. pictures from the camera (page locations insert a card with available memory Camera processing Wait.

  • Page 101: Getting Help

    View online tutorials Help in this Manual Troubleshooting, page 77 camera, camera/computer connections, or MMC/SD cards. See help with EasyShare camera dock 6000 problems. Software Help Click the Help button in the Kodak EasyShare software.. www.kodak.com/go/ls633support www.kodak.com/go/pcbasics www.kodak.com/go/ls633downloads www.kodak.com/go/onetouch www.kodak.com/go/support www.kodak.com/go/accessories...

  • Page 102: 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 103: 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 Japan Korea Netherlands/Nederland New Zealand Norway/Norge Philippines Portugal Singapore 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 104 Thailand United States Outside the United States International Toll Line International Toll Fax For the most up-to-date listings, visit: www.kodak.com/US/en/digital/contacts/DAIInternationalContacts.shtml Chapter 11 91 749 76 53 08 587 704 21 01 838 53 51 0 080 861 008 001 800 631 0017...

  • Page 105: Appendix

    Appendix Camera Specifications Kodak EasyShare LS633 zoom digital camera Color Communication with computer Dimensions Width Depth Height Weight Exposure control Flash Modes Range Charging Time Automatic Manual Long time exposure Flash Video OLED (Camera screen) Chapter 12 24-bit, millions of colors...
  • Page 106 Kodak EasyShare LS633 zoom digital camera Lens Type Aperture Focal Length Focus Distance Operating Temperature File format Still Video Audio Picture storage Pixel resolution Video resolution Power Battery AC adapter Self Timer Tripod socket Video Out Viewfinder Chapter 12 Optical quality glass, 6 groups/7 elements (2 aspherical surfaces) Maximum f/2.7 - f/4.6...

  • Page 107: Original Factory Settings

    Kodak EasyShare LS633 zoom digital camera White balance Zoom (still capture) Original Factory Settings Feature Date/Time Date/Time Stamp Default Print Quantity Digital Zoom initiation Exposure Compensation Exposure Metering Mode Flash Focus Zone Image Storage Language Liveview Long Time Exposure Orientation Sensor...

  • Page 108: 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). www.kodak.com/go/ls633downloads. Tips, Safety, Maintenance Always follow basic safety precautions.
  • Page 109 For rechargeable battery disposal information, visit the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation Web site at www.rbrc.com. 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/ls633support. Chapter 12...

  • Page 110: 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 or www.kodak.com/go/accessories. Picture Storage Capacity 16 MB internal memory 16 MB MMC/SD 32 MB MMC/SD...

  • Page 111: Locating Pictures And Videos On A Card

    Locating Pictures and Videos on a Card Pictures stored on MMC/SD Cards use a standard (DCF-Digital Camera Format) agreed upon by many camera manufacturers. This lets you use the cards in different cameras. If you use a card reader to retrieve your files, the following description of the card file structure may be helpful.
  • Page 112 If you use the card in a camera other than the Kodak EasyShare LS633 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.

  • Page 113: Using The Battery

    Using the Battery We recommend using only a Kodak EasyShare Li-Ion rechargeable battery. Not all manufacturer’s 3.7V Li-Ion rechargeable batteries are compatible with the camera. Damage caused by unauthorized accessories is not covered under warranty. Purchase accessories at a dealer of Kodak products or www.kodak.com/go/accessories.

  • Page 114: Power-Saving Features

    Expected Battery Life Battery Type Kodak EasyShare Li-Ion rechargeable battery * Actual battery life may vary based on usage. Power-Saving Features If No Activity For 1 minute Camera screen turns off. 8 minutes Camera enters auto power off. Press any button (or insert or 1 hour Camera turns off.

  • Page 115: Canadian Doc Statement

    Chapter 12 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 following measures: 1) reorient or relocate the receiving antenna;...
  • Page 117 A/V out, iii, 47, 59 about camera information, 61 picture, video, 49 AC adapter, 76 accessories battery, 101 buying, 89 camera dock, 69 MMC/SD card, 10 printer dock, 68 auto flash, 22 focus framing marks, 20 mode, 13 power-down, 102 battery charge via camera dock, 73 charge via charger, 4...
  • Page 118 camera screen, ii picture location icon, 9 reviewing pictures, 42 reviewing videos, 42 status area, 9 turning off liveview, 57 turning off quickview, 56 using as viewfinder, 18 Canadian compliance, 103 card capacity, 98 formatting, 60 inserting, 10 caring for your camera, 96 changing storage location, 11 charging battery via camera dock, 73...
  • Page 119 dock camera, 69 printer, 68 downloading pictures, 67, 74 EasyShare software, 63 emailing pictures, videos, 53 exposure compensation, 28 long time, 34 metering, 31 external video device setting video out, 59 viewing pictures, videos, 47 favorites, tagging, 54 FCC compliance, 102 file names, card, 99 firmware upgrading, 96...
  • Page 120 11 storage capacity, 98 ISO speed, 33 joystick, ii Kodak EasyShare software getting help, 89 installing, 65 upgrading, 96 Kodak Web sites, 89 language, setting, 59 lens, i cleaning, 97 light battery charger, 4 camera dock, 73 power, iv...
  • Page 121 NTSC, video out setting, 59 OK button, ii, 7 online prints, ordering, 68 optical zoom, 21, 39 orientation sensor, 36 overview camera, ii camera modes, 6 package contents camera, 3 camera dock, 69 PAL, video out setting, 59 Picture Storage Capacity, 98 pictures checking location, 12 copying, 48...
  • Page 122 using, 19, 38 ReadMe file, 77 ready light, ii, 13 recycling, disposal, 97 red-eye, flash, 22 regulatory information, 102 replacement battery, 101 requirements Macintosh, 64 Windows-based, 63 resolution, setting, 30 review button, ii, 41 reviewing pictures as you take them, 19 camera screen, 42 deleting, 43 magnifying, 44...
  • Page 123 74 via USB cable, 67 trash can, deleting, 19, 38 tripod socket, iv troubleshooting camera, 77 camera dock, 75 turning camera on and off, 7 upgrading software, firmware, 96 URLs, Kodak Web sites, 89 USB, iii...
  • Page 124 video setting video out, 59 videos, 45 checking location, 12 copying, 48 date display, 49 deleting, 43 emailing tagged, 53 file naming, 99 protecting, 45 reviewing, 41 storage capacities, 98 taking, 37 transfer to computer, 67, 74 viewing, 42 viewfinder, ii using camera screen, 18 viewing camera information, 61...

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