Kodak DX4900 Function Subject is too far, An effect, Angle, Light is not behind, Camera does not

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Chapter 9

Camera

Problem

Cause

Solution

 

 

 

Picture is too dark.

Flash is not on or did not

Turn on the flash (page 19).

 

function.

 

 

 

 

 

The subject is too far

Move closer to your subject:

 

away for the flash to have

no farther than 7.5 ft (2.3

 

an effect.

m) in Telephoto, no farther

 

 

than 10.5 ft (3.2 m) in Wide

 

 

Angle.

 

 

 

 

The subject is in front of

Change your position so the

 

a bright light (backlit).

light is not behind the

 

 

subject.

 

 

 

Camera does not

Battery is not properly

Remove and reinstall the

turn on.

installed.

batteries (page 3).

 

 

 

 

Battery is not charged.

Replace or recharge the

 

 

batteries (page 3).

 

 

 

Camera freezes up

Camera detects an error

Turn the camera off, then

when a card is

when the card was

back on. Make sure the

inserted or

inserted or removed.

camera is turned off before

removed.

 

inserting or removing a

 

 

card.

 

 

 

Picture is too light.

The flash is not needed.

Change to Auto flash or turn

 

 

flash off (page 19).

 

 

 

 

The subject is too close

Move so there is at least

 

when the flash was used.

1.6 ft (0.5 m) between the

 

 

camera and the subject.

 

 

 

 

The light sensor is

Hold the camera so your

 

covered.

hands or other objects do

 

 

not cover the light sensor.

 

 

 

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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