Kodak DX4900 manual Setting the ISO Speed

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Chapter 3

Setting the 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.

1Turn the Mode dial to Capture and press Menu.

2Highlight the ISO Speed menu , then press Select.

3Highlight the ISO Speed setting you want to use.

AUTO (default)—the camera automatically sets an ISO speed based on scene brightness. Ideal for general picture taking.

ISO 100—ideal for daylight pictures in bright sun, when fine detail is needed. Great for portraits or nature scenes.

ISO 200—ideal for cloudy, overcast days. Great when you need extra speed without sacrificing image quality.

ISO 400—ideal for dusk or night pictures when flash is prohibited; great for pictures at sporting events when you need to stop the action; and excellent for indoor shots, with or without flash.

When any setting except Auto is selected, the

icon appears in the Status Display.

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 OffCamera Behavior To reactivate Powerdown After Automatic Powerdown Saves BatteriesChecking the Batteries AutomaticPress Select Press the arrow buttons to move Setting the ClockPress Select to accept the changes Capture Menus Mode Dial-Settings and MenusQuality StampMenu 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 Close-Up Pictures To choose the setting Set the Mode dial to CaptureDistant 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 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 ModeQuality Setting Name Resolution File Size approx Megapixels Setting the Picture QualityMP default See page 16 for how to use the 1.0 MP Burst settingSetting 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 Reviewing Your Pictures Turn the Mode dial to ReviewViewing Pictures in Full Size Use the 4-way arrow button to scroll through the picturesSelect 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 Picture Transfer Software Software Included With Your CameraKodak 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 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 Connecting to Your Computer Using Pictures on 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 On a WINDOWS-based Computer Transferring Your Pictures ManuallyOn a Macintosh Computer Kodak Camera Connection Software Online HelpFrom Kodak Picture Software Printing Your PicturesFrom a Compactflash Card Print to your home printer with Kodak Premium Picture PaperPage 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 Turn on Installed Batteries Remove and reinstallFunction Subject is too far An effectDamaged When the card access Make sure 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 Camera Dock Problem Cause Solution Troubleshooting-EASYSHARE Camera DockPictures are not Running on your Computer Camera was Replace the camera onEasyshare 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 Aperture Wide f/2.8Telephoto f/4.0 Wide 2.7 to 27.5 in70 to 700 mmOriginal Factory Settings-Camera Camera Dock SpecificationsCamera Dock Specifications Feature Factory SettingWhite Balance Auto Power Save-Camera PerformanceCamera Function YesBe usable Using Your BatteriesTips, Safety, Maintenance Camera Accessories Picture Storage Capacities Quality SettingLocating 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 Low or exhausted 59 beeps, adjusting Using power save 43 with Camera DockOriginal factory defaults Center-weighted meteringCommunication problems File name conventionsWith 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 problemsWeb site, Kodak 71 white balance 22 wide angle zoom Installing software 39 system requirementsCamera information 48 picture information Zoom