Kodak DC4800 manual

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Shooting in Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Setting the f-number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Setting the Shutter Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Shooting in Aperture Priority Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Shooting a Burst Series of Pictures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Shooting Distant and Close-Up Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Distant Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Close-Up Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Previewing Your Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Viewing and Deleting the Last Picture. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Using the Optical Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Using the Digital Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Setting the Flash. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Using an External Flash Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Using the Self-Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

3 Customizing Manual Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Adjusting the Exposure Compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Adjusting the White Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Selecting a Color Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Setting the Picture Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Selecting Exposure Metering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

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Contents Or placement into a document Kodak DC4800 Zoom Digital Camera User’s GuideEastman Kodak Company 343 State Street Rochester, N.Y Table of Contents Page Iii Reviewing Your PicturesTips and Troubleshooting Before You Call Telephone Numbers Page Getting Started Using the Lens Cap Attaching the Neck StrapTo open Loading the BatteryClose the door Charging the Battery Inserting a Picture Card LipDamage your camera Card slot and close the doorRemoving a Picture Card Turning the Camera On and OffChecking the Battery Setting the Clock Adjusting the Viewfinder Camera at a well-lit areaAppears sharp and focused DiopterCamera Menus Overview Manual Picture Taking MenuExposure Metering Review Pictures MenuMagnify Slide Show Delete Print Order Protect Picture Info Camera Setup Menu To access the Setup MenusPower Save Language Digital Zoom Camera Sounds Camera Reset Date and TimeTaking Pictures Choosing a Capture Mode Taking a Picture Shooting in Fully Automatic Mode Setting the f-number Shooting in Manual ModeOn the Mode Dial, select an f-number setting Range from 1/2 to 1/1000 of a second Setting the Shutter SpeedLong Time EXPOSURE-press OK Shooting in Aperture Priority Mode Shooting a Burst Series of Pictures Distant Pictures Close-Up PicturesUse ClosePreviewing Your Picture Number shutter speed Digital zoomViewing and Deleting the Last Picture Using the Digital Zoom Using the Optical ZoomModes. See Setting the Flash SlideUsing an External Flash Unit External flash connectorUsing the Self-Timer Page Customizing Manual Settings Adjusting the Exposure Compensation Adjusting the White Balance Set the Mode dial to a Capture setting P, 2.8, 5.6, orDAYLIGHT-Ideal for pictures in natural lighting Ideal for indoor pictures under this lighting without flashColor arrows Press a Button until Selecting a Color ModeIs highlighted Black & WHITE-use this for black and white pictures Resolution Compression File Size Megapixels Pixels Setting the Picture QualityApprox Press a Button until Selecting Exposure Metering Setting Picture Sharpness Adjusting the ISO Sensitivity Speed without sacrificing image qualitySetting the Shutter Speed Placing the Date on PicturesReviewing Your Pictures Viewing Pictures Turn the Mode Dial to ReviewTo exit the filmstrip, press Menu Magnifying Pictures To exit Picture Magnify, press the OK buttonDeleting Pictures To exit Delete, highlight Exit and press OKProtecting Pictures Running a Slide Show Monitor, digital projectorSelecting Pictures for Automatic Printing Pictures on a sheet of paperPage Viewing Picture Information To exit Picture Info, press OKPage Personalizing Your Camera Camera Function Selecting a Power Save SettingDisplay Automatic Quickview Yes Mshooting Setting Digital Zoom Behavior Page Adjusting the Camera Sounds Setting Video Out Press a Button to highlight Video Out option you want to useSelecting a Language Formatting a Picture Card Resetting Camera Defaults Viewing Camera Information To exit About, press OKPage Installing Your Software WINDOWS-Based System Requirements Macintosh System RequirementsKodak Software Kodak DC4800 Digital Camera Software disc includesInstalling the Software Transferring Pictures To Your Computer Using a USB Cable Connection Macintosh computers → Kodak → DC4800 → HelpLocating Your Pictures on the Picture Card Any empty folders within the Dcim folder are removedPicture Naming Conventions Taken by that cameraPage Tips and Troubleshooting Connecting Your CameraAdjusting your printer software settings Getting Better Results from Your PrinterPrinters ExpectancyComputer Monitor Problem Cause Solution TroubleshootingPicture Card Problem Cause Solution Camera Communications Problem Cause Solution Camera Problem Cause Solution When you look Adjust the diopter dial. SeeFocus Picture is too dark Flash is not on orAccess light is not blinking CoveredLight sensor Normally. Continue takingDevice Slide show does not Power Save is on Picture is not clear Lens is dirtySubject too close Far away for 10 ft 3.0 m awayCamera LED Status Lights Problem Cause Solution Light goes offAdjust the shutter speed. See LCD Messages Cause Solution Page Kodak Online Services Getting HelpSoftware Help Kodak Fax SupportBefore You Call Telephone Customer SupportTelephone Numbers 0080044125605 Page Warranty Time Period Warranty Repair CoverageLimitations Regulatory Information FCC Compliance and AdvisoryCanadian DOC Statement Appendix Original Camera Default Settings Feature Default SettingDC4800 Zoom Camera Specifications Tripod Socket 25 in. .006 m threaded Video Out Ntsc or PALCamera Specifications TelePhoto f/4.5General Safety General Camera MaintenanceIts parts Clean the lens and back LCD screen Risk of Electric Shock Do not Open Using Your Battery 100 Battery guidelines 99 camera specifications Index101 Picture taking 16 printing, print ordersCenter spot metering 37 center-weighted metering Original default settings 94 original defaults, resetting102 103 104 Kodak software 66 software105 106 Resolution, setting 35 reviewing picturesSlide show 46 running slide show Menus 12 sharpness, setting Self-timer delay 27 speed, settingGetting help 85 installing 63, 66 Kodak Digital Camera 107108 General 15 manual modeCamera information 61 picture information Installing software on 66 system requirements 109