Kodak DX4900 manual Customizing Picture-taking Settings, Setting Exposure Compensation

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3 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.

NOTE: This setting is ideal for controlling scenes in which the light source is behind the subject (backlit), or for correcting pictures that are too light or too dark.

1Turn the Mode dial to Capture and press Menu.

2Highlight the Exposure Compensation menu , then press Select.

3Use the arrows to select the Exposure Compensation setting you want to use.

m If your pictures are too light, decrease (-) the exposure compensation value.

mIf your pictures are too dark, increase

(+) the exposure compensation value.

4Press Select to accept the change and return to the Menu screen.

5Press Menu to exit the Menu screen.

This setting remains until you change it unless Reset User Settings is set to Yes (see page 48).

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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 What Can I Do With My Digital Pictures? Getting StartedAttaching the Wrist Strap Camera Package ContentsLoading the Batteries Important Battery InformationTo insert a card Turn off the camera Inserting a Compactflash CardUse only certified cards that carry the Compactflash logo Built-in Lens Cover Turning the Camera On and OffAutomatic Automatic Powerdown Saves BatteriesCamera Behavior To reactivate Powerdown After Checking the BatteriesPress Select Press the arrow buttons to move Setting the ClockPress Select to accept the changes Stamp Mode Dial-Settings and MenusCapture Menus QualityMenu Magnify Slide Show Delete Print Order Review MenusProtect Picture Info To access the Setup mode menus Turn the Mode dial to Setup Setup MenusTo navigate and select the menus and options Navigating Through the MenusPage Taking a Picture Taking PicturesTake 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 Zoom position Close-Up focus distance To choose the setting Set the Mode dial to CaptureClose-Up Pictures Distant PicturesUsing Optical Zoom Using ZoomSee page 44 for different digital zoom options Using the Flash Putting Yourself in the Picture Setting Exposure Compensation Customizing Picture-taking SettingsDAYLIGHT-ideal for pictures in natural lighting Setting White BalanceBlack & WHITE-for black and white pictures Setting a Color ModeSee page 16 for how to use the 1.0 MP Burst setting Setting the Picture QualityQuality Setting Name Resolution File Size approx Megapixels MP defaultSetting Exposure Metering Setting Picture Sharpness Setting the ISO Speed To 16 seconds-use a tripod to avoid camera shake Setting the Shutter SpeedPlacing the Date on Pictures Page Use the 4-way arrow button to scroll through the pictures Turn the Mode dial to ReviewReviewing Your Pictures Viewing Pictures in Full SizeSelect while holding an arrow button Viewing Pictures With the FilmstripPress to magnify Magnifying PicturesDeleting Pictures Exit default-returns you to the Main screenProtecting Pictures Digital projector Running a Slide ShowEXIT-returns you to the Main screen Selecting Pictures for Automatic PrintingPress Select Press Menu to exit the Menu screen Viewing Picture InformationPress Select to exit Picture Info Install the Software Installing the SoftwareChapter Kodak Camera Connection Software Software Included With Your CameraKodak Picture Transfer Software Kodak Picture 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 To use the Pause setting, push Telephoto Setting Digital Zoom BehaviorAdjusting the Camera Sounds Selecting a Language Setting Video OutPAL EUROPE-standard used in European countries Formatting a Compactflash Card Cancel default-exits without making a changeViewing Camera Information Resetting User SettingsThen press Select Before You Transfer Your Pictures Using Pictures on Your ComputerConnecting to Your Computer Connecting With the USB CableTransferring 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 Kodak Camera Connection Software Online Help Transferring Your Pictures ManuallyOn a WINDOWS-based Computer On a Macintosh ComputerPrint to your home printer with Kodak Premium Picture Paper Printing Your PicturesFrom Kodak Picture Software From a Compactflash CardPage Camera Dock Package Contents Using the Kodak Easyshare Camera DockConnecting the Camera Dock Installing the Dock InsertDocking the Camera Open the battery door on the bottom of the cameraCharging the Battery Pack Important Charging Information Transferring Pictures When Using a TripodTroubleshooting-Camera Troubleshooting ProblemsCamera Communications Problem Cause Solution Camera Problem Cause Solution An effect Remove and reinstallTurn on Installed Batteries Function Subject is too farUse the Close-Up setting Make sure the card accessDamaged When the card access Lens is dirty Clean the lensCamera Card Access Light Light Status Cause Solution Camera Viewfinder Light Light Status Cause SolutionCamera Status and Messages LCD Messages Cause Solution Running on your Computer Camera was Replace the camera on Troubleshooting-EASYSHARE Camera DockCamera Dock Problem Cause Solution Pictures are notEasyshare Camera Dock Status Camera Dock indicator light Light Status Cause SolutionPage Software Help Getting HelpWorld Wide Web Kodak Fax Support Before You Call Telephone Customer SupportTelephone Numbers Taiwan 0080861008 0870 International Toll Line 01 838 53Page Camera Specifications Camera SpecificationsAppendix Wide 2.7 to 27.5 in70 to 700 mm Wide f/2.8Aperture Telephoto f/4.0Feature Factory Setting Camera Dock SpecificationsOriginal Factory Settings-Camera Camera Dock SpecificationsYes Power Save-Camera PerformanceWhite Balance Auto Camera FunctionBe usable Using Your BatteriesTips, Safety, Maintenance Camera Accessories MB card Quality SettingPicture Storage Capacities Locating Pictures on a Compactflash CardCard File Naming Conventions Regulatory Information Upgrading Your Software and FirmwareFCC Compliance and Advisory Vcci Class B ITE Canadian DOC StatementEnglish translation Page Low or exhausted 59 beeps, adjusting Using power save 43 with Camera DockFile name conventions Center-weighted meteringOriginal factory defaults Communication problemsWith Camera Dock 50 with USB cable Camera Dock 69 viewfinder, camera Error messages 67 previewing pictures 15 viewing pictures onOS X, Macintosh Package contents camera 2 Camera DockTransferring 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 Macintosh Windows Use with self-timer 20 troubleshooting problemsZoom Installing software 39 system requirementsWeb site, Kodak 71 white balance 22 wide angle zoom Camera information 48 picture information