Kodak DC5000 manual Pressing the Shutter Button

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Pressing the Shutter Button

Taking pictures is a snap with your camera. The SHUTTER button on your camera locks in the auto focus and takes the picture.

1Set the Mode dial to Capture.

Menu
2 Slide the POWER switch to the right to
Capture
Review	turn on the camera.
Setup	turn on the camera.	2
3	Center the subject using the guide marks in	2
	the viewfinder, or turn on Preview (page
	10) and use the LCD to frame your subject.

4Press the SHUTTER button half-way down to lock in the camera auto focus.

The camera beeps twice and the green ready light comes on when the camera is set to take a picture.

If the green ready light next to the viewfinder blinks, then the auto focus is not focused on the subject. Release the SHUTTER button and recompose your picture. Press the SHUTTER button half- way down again to relock the auto focus on the subject.

If the red flash indicator light next to the viewfinder blinks, then the flash is not fully charged. Wait for the flash to charge before taking the picture.

5Press the SHUTTER button completely down to take the picture.

The camera beeps again to confirm that a picture was taken and the camera memory card light blinks as the picture is stored on the card.

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Contents User’s Guide Page Important Camera Information About the Camera’s Weatherproof & Rugged DesignPage Table of Contents Reviewing Your Pictures Customizing Your PicturesPersonalizing Your Camera Connecting Your Camera Installing Your SoftwareTips and Troubleshooting Warranty and Regulatory Information Where to Get HelpAppendix Getting Started Loading Batteries Preparing to Take PicturesTurning the Camera On and Off Checking Batteries Page Removing a Camera Memory Card Inserting a Camera Memory CardMain Camera Setup screen appears Setting the Clock on Your CameraDate/Time screen appears Attaching the Neck Strap Adjusting the LCD BrightnessPage Taking Pictures Previewing a Picture Before it is Taken Pressing the Shutter Button Zooming in on Your Subject LCD displays the Delete Picture screen Viewing the Picture Just TakenPicture is permanently deleted from the camera memory card Main Menu screen reappears Setting a Quickview for Each PictureCurrent setting is checked  Main Menu screen appearsFlash setting icon changes Status Display Setting the FlashPhotographing Distant Subjects Photographing Close-Ups Putting Yourself in the Picture Self-timer icon appears in the Status DisplayLCD displays the main Menu screen Adding the Date to Your PicturesLCD displays the Date Stamp screen Picture appears on the LCD with Icon displayed above Deleting the Picture Just TakenPress Button LCD displays the Delete Picture screen Customizing Your Pictures LCD displays the Exposure Compensation screen Adjusting the Camera ExposurePicture is taken, the border cannot be removed Adding a Border to Your PictureEffect, the effect cannot be removed Capturing in Black-and-White, Sepia Tone, or DocumentBlack & White-takes a black-and-white picture Adjusting the Picture Quality Adjusting the Picture Resolution Selecting a White Balance for Indoor Pictures Choosing a Metering System Center-Weighted-evaluatesLCD displays the Auto ISO screen. The current setting is  Selecting the ISO SettingSharpening and Softening a Picture Locking in an Exposure Setting Page Reviewing Your Pictures Viewing Your Pictures Last picture taken appears on LCD screen Magnifying Your PicturesLCD displays a magnified view of the selected picture Print Order screen appears Selecting Pictures for PrintingLast picture taken appears on the LCD screen Main Review Menu screen appearsCancelling Pictures for Printing Protect screen appears Protecting Your PicturesPicture appears on the LCD with the Protect icon Delete screen appears Deleting One or All of Your PicturesPictures are deleted from the camera memory card Slide Show Interval screen appears Running a Slide Show on Your TelevisionViewing Information About a Picture Page Personalizing Your Camera Beep screen appears. The current setting is checked  Setting a Response BeepPower Save screen appears. The current setting is checked  Saving Camera PowerViewing Camera Information Main Camera Setup screen reappears Language screen appears. The current Setting is checked Selecting a Language for the Camera Format Memory Card screen appears Formatting Your Camera Memory CardVideo Out screen appears. The current setting is checked  Adjusting the Video Out SignalSetting a Border Default Adjusting the Camera Default SettingsOnce the picture is taken, borders cannot be removed Setting a White Balance Default Setting a Flash DefaultAuto Main Default-flash fires Main Camera Setup screen appears Exposure Compensation Default Screen appears Setting an Exposure Compensation DefaultNo Effect Main Default- captures pictures in full color Setting an Effect DefaultSetting an Auto ISO Default Page Macintosh System Requirements Windows-Based System RequirementsSoftware Overview Kodak Software for Windows-Based ComputersKodak Software for Macintosh Computers Page Connecting Your Camera Connecting to a Windows-Based Computer Using a Serial Cable ConnectionConnecting to a Macintosh Computer Using a USB Cable Connection Opening Camera Controls Software Opening Digital Access Software Twain AcquireStarting Kodak Software for Windows-Based Computers Opening Mounter SoftwarePicture Transfer icon appears Opening Digital Access Software Plug-In AcquireStarting Kodak Software for Macintosh Computers Opening Picture Transfer ApplicationNavigating to Your Pictures Page Adjusting Your Monitor for Better Viewing Connecting with Your Camera Communicating with the ComputerGetting Better Results from Your Printer Computer Monitor Problem Cause Solution TroubleshootingCamera Memory Card Problem Cause Solution Camera Communications Problem Cause Solution Camera Problem Cause Solution Camera Problem Cause Solution Camera Problem Cause Solution Camera Problem Cause Solution Camera Problem Cause Solution LCD Messages Cause Solution Software Help Online ServicesFaxed Information Country Help number Fax Customer SupportCountry Help number Fax Page Warranty Repair Coverage Warranty Time PeriodLimitations Application Support How to Obtain ServiceFCC Compliance and Advisory Regulatory InformationCanadian DOC Statement Appendix Original Camera Default SettingsWeatherproof Rating Camera SpecificationsGeneral Maintenance and Safety Lens Using Your Batteries Page Index Auto ISO Page Page