Kodak DC4800 manual Tips and Troubleshooting

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Resetting Camera Defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Viewing Camera Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

6 Installing Your Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

WINDOWS-Based System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

MACINTOSH System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

KODAK Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Installing the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

7 Transferring Pictures To Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Using a USB Cable Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Starting KODAK Digital Camera Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 WINDOWS-based computers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 MACINTOSH computers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Locating Your Pictures on the Picture Card . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Picture Naming Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

8 Tips and Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Connecting Your Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Adjusting Your Monitor for Better Viewing . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Getting Better Results from Your Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

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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 StrapLoading the Battery To openClose the door Charging the Battery Damage your camera Inserting a Picture CardLip Card slot and close the doorRemoving a Picture Card Turning the Camera On and OffChecking the Battery Setting the Clock Appears sharp and focused Adjusting the ViewfinderCamera at a well-lit area DiopterCamera Menus Overview Manual Picture Taking MenuReview Pictures Menu Exposure MeteringMagnify Slide Show Delete Print Order Protect Picture Info Power Save Language Digital Zoom Camera Setup MenuTo access the Setup Menus Camera Sounds Camera Reset Date and TimeTaking Pictures Choosing a Capture Mode Taking a Picture Shooting in Fully Automatic Mode Shooting in Manual Mode Setting the f-numberOn the Mode Dial, select an f-number setting Setting the Shutter Speed Range from 1/2 to 1/1000 of a secondLong Time EXPOSURE-press OK Shooting in Aperture Priority Mode Shooting a Burst Series of Pictures Use Distant PicturesClose-Up Pictures ClosePreviewing Your Picture Number shutter speed Digital zoomViewing and Deleting the Last Picture Using the Optical Zoom Using the Digital ZoomModes. See Setting the Flash SlideUsing an External Flash Unit External flash connectorUsing the Self-Timer Page Customizing Manual Settings Adjusting the Exposure Compensation DAYLIGHT-Ideal for pictures in natural lighting Adjusting the White BalanceSet the Mode dial to a Capture setting P, 2.8, 5.6, or Ideal for indoor pictures under this lighting without flashColor arrows Selecting a Color Mode Press a Button untilIs highlighted Black & WHITE-use this for black and white pictures Setting the Picture Quality Resolution Compression File Size Megapixels PixelsApprox 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 Turn the Mode Dial to Review Viewing PicturesTo 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 Selecting a Power Save Setting Camera FunctionDisplay 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 CameraPrinters Adjusting your printer software settingsGetting Better Results from Your Printer ExpectancyTroubleshooting Computer Monitor Problem Cause SolutionPicture Card Problem Cause Solution Camera Communications Problem Cause Solution Camera Problem Cause Solution Focus When you lookAdjust the diopter dial. See Picture is too dark Flash is not on orLight sensor Access light is not blinkingCovered Normally. Continue takingSubject too close Device Slide show does not Power Save is onPicture is not clear Lens is dirty 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 Software Help Kodak Online ServicesGetting Help Kodak Fax SupportTelephone Customer Support Before You CallTelephone 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 Camera Maintenance General SafetyIts parts Clean the lens and back LCD screen Risk of Electric Shock Do not Open Using Your Battery 100 101 Battery guidelines 99 camera specificationsIndex Picture taking 16 printing, print ordersOriginal default settings 94 original defaults, resetting Center spot metering 37 center-weighted metering102 103 104 Kodak software 66 software105 Resolution, setting 35 reviewing pictures 106Slide show 46 running slide show Getting help 85 installing 63, 66 Kodak Digital Camera Menus 12 sharpness, settingSelf-timer delay 27 speed, setting 107General 15 manual mode 108Camera information 61 picture information Installing software on 66 system requirements 109