Kodak DX4900 manual Checking the Batteries, Automatic Powerdown Saves Batteries

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Chapter 1

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.

1Turn on the camera.

2Check the battery symbol that appears in the Status Display. If no symbol appears, your battery is fully charged.

Low —batteries soon need to be

replaced or recharged.

Exhausted (blinking) — batteries are too weak to power the camera. Replace or recharge the batteries.

For guidelines on battery usage, see page 79.

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. For details on the Power Save feature, see page 43.

Automatic	Activated	Camera Behavior	To reactivate
Powerdown	after		camera

Power Save off	5 minutes	All camera circuits turn off.	Turn the power switch
		The lens cover remains	off, then back on.
Standard			off, then back on.
Standard
		open, with the lens
Power Save on	1 minute	open, with the lens
Power Save on	1 minute	retracted.
		retracted.
Camera in	10		Not applicable
Camera Dock	minutes
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Contents Kodak Easyshare 6B5921 Front View Top/Back View Status Display Page Table of Contents Selecting Pictures for Automatic Printing Vii Getting Help Getting Started What Can I Do With My Digital Pictures?Camera Package Contents Attaching the Wrist StrapImportant Battery Information Loading the BatteriesTo insert a card Turn off the camera Inserting a Compactflash CardUse only certified cards that carry the Compactflash logo Turning the Camera On and Off Built-in Lens CoverAutomatic Powerdown Saves Batteries Camera Behavior To reactivate Powerdown AfterChecking the Batteries AutomaticPress Select Press the arrow buttons to move Setting the ClockPress Select to accept the changes Mode Dial-Settings and Menus Capture MenusQuality StampMenu Magnify Slide Show Delete Print Order Review MenusProtect Picture Info Setup Menus To access the Setup mode menus Turn the Mode dial to SetupNavigating Through the Menus To navigate and select the menus and optionsPage Taking Pictures Taking a PictureTake a picture Viewing and Deleting the Last PictureHighlight Yes, then press Select Previewing Your Picture Turn On Burst Shooting a Burst Series of PicturesTake a Burst Series of Pictures To choose the setting Set the Mode dial to Capture Close-Up PicturesDistant Pictures Zoom position Close-Up focus distanceUsing Optical Zoom Using ZoomSee page 44 for different digital zoom options Using the Flash Putting Yourself in the Picture Customizing Picture-taking Settings Setting Exposure CompensationSetting White Balance DAYLIGHT-ideal for pictures in natural lightingSetting a Color Mode Black & WHITE-for black and white picturesSetting the Picture Quality Quality Setting Name Resolution File Size approx MegapixelsMP default See page 16 for how to use the 1.0 MP Burst settingSetting Exposure Metering Setting Picture Sharpness Setting the ISO Speed Setting the Shutter Speed To 16 seconds-use a tripod to avoid camera shakePlacing the Date on Pictures Page Turn the Mode dial to Review Reviewing Your PicturesViewing Pictures in Full Size Use the 4-way arrow button to scroll through the picturesViewing Pictures With the Filmstrip Select while holding an arrow buttonMagnifying Pictures Press to magnifyExit default-returns you to the Main screen Deleting PicturesProtecting Pictures Running a Slide Show Digital projectorSelecting Pictures for Automatic Printing EXIT-returns you to the Main screenPress Select Press Menu to exit the Menu screen Viewing Picture InformationPress Select to exit Picture Info Installing the Software Install the SoftwareChapter Software Included With Your Camera Kodak Picture Transfer SoftwareKodak Picture Software Kodak Camera Connection SoftwareWINDOWS-Based System Requirements Computer System RequirementsMacintosh System Requirements Press Select This setting remains until you change it Selecting a Power Save SettingPersonalizing Your Camera Setting Digital Zoom Behavior To use the Pause setting, push TelephotoAdjusting the Camera Sounds Selecting a Language Setting Video OutPAL EUROPE-standard used in European countries Cancel default-exits without making a change Formatting a Compactflash CardViewing Camera Information Resetting User SettingsThen press Select Using Pictures on Your Computer Connecting to Your ComputerConnecting With the USB Cable Before You Transfer Your PicturesTransferring Your Pictures Connecting With the Kodak Easyshare Camera DockTransferring on a WINDOWS-based Computer Transferring on a Macintosh Computer Working With Your PicturesTurning Off Kodak Picture Software Auto-start Transferring Your Pictures Manually On a WINDOWS-based ComputerOn a Macintosh Computer Kodak Camera Connection Software Online HelpPrinting Your Pictures From Kodak Picture SoftwareFrom a Compactflash Card Print to your home printer with Kodak Premium Picture PaperPage Using the Kodak Easyshare Camera Dock Camera Dock Package ContentsInstalling the Dock Insert Connecting the Camera DockOpen the battery door on the bottom of the camera Docking the CameraCharging the Battery Pack Important Charging Information When Using a Tripod Transferring PicturesTroubleshooting Problems Troubleshooting-CameraCamera Communications Problem Cause Solution Camera Problem Cause Solution Remove and reinstall Turn on Installed BatteriesFunction Subject is too far An effectMake sure the card access Damaged When the card accessLens is dirty Clean the lens Use the Close-Up settingCamera Card Access Light Light Status Cause Solution Camera Viewfinder Light Light Status Cause SolutionCamera Status and Messages LCD Messages Cause Solution Troubleshooting-EASYSHARE Camera Dock Camera Dock Problem Cause SolutionPictures are not Running on your Computer Camera was Replace the camera onCamera Dock indicator light Light Status Cause Solution Easyshare Camera Dock StatusPage Software Help Getting HelpWorld Wide Web Kodak Fax Support Before You Call Telephone Customer SupportTelephone Numbers 01 838 53 Taiwan 0080861008 0870 International Toll LinePage Camera Specifications Camera SpecificationsAppendix Wide f/2.8 ApertureTelephoto f/4.0 Wide 2.7 to 27.5 in70 to 700 mmCamera Dock Specifications Original Factory Settings-CameraCamera Dock Specifications Feature Factory SettingPower Save-Camera Performance White Balance AutoCamera Function YesUsing Your Batteries Be usableTips, Safety, Maintenance Camera Accessories Quality Setting Picture Storage CapacitiesLocating Pictures on a Compactflash Card MB cardCard File Naming Conventions Regulatory Information Upgrading Your Software and FirmwareFCC Compliance and Advisory Vcci Class B ITE Canadian DOC StatementEnglish translation Page Using power save 43 with Camera Dock Low or exhausted 59 beeps, adjustingCenter-weighted metering Original factory defaultsCommunication problems File name conventionsWith Camera Dock 50 with USB cable Error messages 67 previewing pictures 15 viewing pictures on Camera Dock 69 viewfinder, cameraPackage contents camera 2 Camera Dock OS X, MacintoshTransferring manually 52 transferring to computer Sharpness, setting 26 storage capacityCamera Dock 56 checking batteries 6 turning camera on Slide show 36 running slide show ISO speed 27 language 46 mode dial menusFax numbers 71 Kodak web site Use with self-timer 20 troubleshooting problems Macintosh WindowsInstalling software 39 system requirements Web site, Kodak 71 white balance 22 wide angle zoomCamera information 48 picture information Zoom