Kodak DX4900 manual Setting the Shutter Speed, To 16 seconds-use a tripod to avoid camera shake

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Chapter 3

Setting the Shutter Speed

Use the Auto setting and let the camera automatically set the shutter speed. Or choose a shutter speed from 0.7 to 16 seconds, for longer exposures when taking pictures in low-light conditions, without flash.

1Turn the Mode dial to Capture and press Menu.

2Highlight the Shutter Speed menu , then press Select.

3Highlight the Shutter Speed setting you want to use.

AUTO (default)—camera sets the shutter speed based on available lighting conditions.

0.7" to 16" (seconds)—use a tripod to avoid camera shake.

If you select a shutter speed from 0.7 to

16 seconds, the (Long Time exposure) 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 Getting Started What Can I Do With My Digital Pictures?Camera Package Contents Attaching the Wrist StrapImportant Battery Information Loading the BatteriesUse only certified cards that carry the Compactflash logo Inserting a Compactflash CardTo insert a card Turn off the camera Turning the Camera On and Off Built-in Lens CoverChecking the Batteries Automatic Powerdown Saves BatteriesCamera Behavior To reactivate Powerdown After AutomaticPress Select to accept the changes Setting the ClockPress Select Press the arrow buttons to move Quality Mode Dial-Settings and MenusCapture Menus StampProtect Picture Info Review MenusMenu Magnify Slide Show Delete Print Order 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 PictureHighlight Yes, then press Select Viewing and Deleting the Last PictureTake a picture Previewing Your Picture Take a Burst Series of Pictures Shooting a Burst Series of PicturesTurn On Burst Distant Pictures To choose the setting Set the Mode dial to CaptureClose-Up Pictures Zoom position Close-Up focus distanceSee page 44 for different digital zoom options Using ZoomUsing Optical Zoom 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 picturesMP default Setting the Picture QualityQuality Setting Name Resolution File Size approx Megapixels 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 Viewing Pictures in Full Size Turn the Mode dial to ReviewReviewing Your Pictures 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 to exit Picture Info Viewing Picture InformationPress Select Press Menu to exit the Menu screen Installing the Software Install the SoftwareChapter Kodak Picture Software Software Included With Your CameraKodak Picture Transfer Software Kodak Camera Connection SoftwareMacintosh System Requirements Computer System RequirementsWINDOWS-Based System Requirements Personalizing Your Camera Selecting a Power Save SettingPress Select This setting remains until you change it Setting Digital Zoom Behavior To use the Pause setting, push TelephotoAdjusting the Camera Sounds PAL EUROPE-standard used in European countries Setting Video OutSelecting a Language Cancel default-exits without making a change Formatting a Compactflash CardThen press Select Resetting User SettingsViewing Camera Information Connecting With the USB Cable Using Pictures on Your ComputerConnecting to Your Computer Before You Transfer Your PicturesTransferring on a WINDOWS-based Computer Connecting With the Kodak Easyshare Camera DockTransferring Your Pictures Turning Off Kodak Picture Software Auto-start Working With Your PicturesTransferring on a Macintosh Computer On a Macintosh Computer Transferring Your Pictures ManuallyOn a WINDOWS-based Computer Kodak Camera Connection Software Online HelpFrom a Compactflash Card Printing Your PicturesFrom Kodak Picture Software 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 Function Subject is too far Remove and reinstallTurn on Installed Batteries An effectLens is dirty Clean the lens Make sure the card accessDamaged When the card access Use the Close-Up settingCamera Status and Messages Camera Viewfinder Light Light Status Cause SolutionCamera Card Access Light Light Status Cause Solution LCD Messages Cause Solution Pictures are not Troubleshooting-EASYSHARE Camera DockCamera Dock Problem Cause Solution Running on your Computer Camera was Replace the camera onCamera Dock indicator light Light Status Cause Solution Easyshare Camera Dock StatusPage World Wide Web Kodak Fax Support Getting HelpSoftware Help Telephone Numbers Telephone Customer SupportBefore You Call 01 838 53 Taiwan 0080861008 0870 International Toll LinePage Appendix Camera SpecificationsCamera Specifications Telephoto f/4.0 Wide f/2.8Aperture Wide 2.7 to 27.5 in70 to 700 mmCamera Dock Specifications Camera Dock SpecificationsOriginal Factory Settings-Camera Feature Factory SettingCamera Function Power Save-Camera PerformanceWhite Balance Auto YesUsing Your Batteries Be usableTips, Safety, Maintenance Camera Accessories Locating Pictures on a Compactflash Card Quality SettingPicture Storage Capacities MB cardCard File Naming Conventions FCC Compliance and Advisory Upgrading Your Software and FirmwareRegulatory Information English translation Canadian DOC StatementVcci Class B ITE Page Using power save 43 with Camera Dock Low or exhausted 59 beeps, adjustingCommunication problems Center-weighted meteringOriginal factory defaults 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, MacintoshCamera Dock 56 checking batteries 6 turning camera on Sharpness, setting 26 storage capacityTransferring manually 52 transferring to computer Fax numbers 71 Kodak web site ISO speed 27 language 46 mode dial menusSlide show 36 running slide show Use with self-timer 20 troubleshooting problems Macintosh WindowsCamera information 48 picture information Installing software 39 system requirementsWeb site, Kodak 71 white balance 22 wide angle zoom Zoom