Kodak DX4530 Camera/Computer Communications

Chapter 10

Camera/Computer Communications

Problem Cause Solution

The computer

cannot

communicate

with the camera.

Camera power is off. Turn on the camera

(page 7).

Battery is not charged. Replace (page 5) or recharge

the batteries (page 66).

Some Advanced Power

Management utilities on

laptops can turn off ports

to save battery life.

See the Power Management

section of your laptop user’s

guide to disable this feature.

USB cable is not securely

connected.

Connect cable to camera and

computer port (page 59).

Software is not installed. Install the software

(page 55).

The Battery Monitor or

similar software runs

constantly.

Close that software before

starting the Kodak EasyShare

software.

Cannot transfer

pictures to

computer. The

Add New

Hardware

Wizard cannot

locate drivers.

Software is not installed

on computer.

Disconnect USB cable (if using

camera dock, disconnect

cable and remove camera

from dock). Install Kodak

EasyShare software (page 55).

Contents

Main Page Front View Back View Side View Top, Bottom View Table of Contents 1 Getting Started ...................................................................1 2 Taking Pictures .................................................................15 3 Taking Videos ...................................................................33 4 Reviewing Pictures and Videos ....................................37 5 Tagging Pictures and Videos ....................................... 45 6 Customizing Your Camera Settings .........................49 7 Installing the Software ................................................. 55 8 Connecting to the Computer ...................................... 59 9 Using the Optional Camera Dock II ............................ 61 10 Troubleshooting .............................................................69 11 Getting Help ....................................................................85 12 Appendix ...........................................................................89 Page 1 Install Software First Need This User Guide in Larger Print? m m What Can I Do With My Camera? What Can I Do With My Pictures and Videos? m m m Package Contents Attaching the Wrist Strap Attaching the Lens Cap Strap Adding Optional Lenses Loading the Battery Mode Dial Settings Turning On the Camera 1 2 Changing the Display 2 Setting the Date and Time Setting the Date & Time, First Time Setting the Date & Time, Anytime Checking Camera Status Icons Status Icons (Top of Camera Screen) Screen Icons (Bottom of Camera Screen) Inserting an SD/MMC Card Choosing Internal Memory or SD/MMC Card Managing Your Storage Location Setting Checking Your Storage Setting m m Checking a Picture or Videos Location Important Battery Information Kodak Battery Replacement Types/Battery Life Extending Battery Life Battery Safety and Handling 2 Taking Pictures in Auto Mode 1 2 3 Taking Pictures in Sport Mode Taking Pictures in Night Mode Taking Pictures in Landscape Mode Taking Pictures in Close-up Mode m m 1 2 3 LiveviewFraming with the Camera Screen 1 2 3 4 5 Using the Viewfinder QuickviewReviewing the Picture Just Taken Using the Auto Focus Framing Marks Using the Optical Zoom Using the Digital Zoom Using the Flash Flash Range m m Turning On The Flash 1 Flash Settings In Each Mode Other Flash Screen Information Putting Yourself in the Picture Setting Exposure Compensation m Setting Long Time Exposure Setting Picture Quality 1 2 3 4 5 Placing the Date on Pictures Setting the Orientation Sensor Page 3 Taking a Video 1 2 3 QuickviewReviewing the Video Just Taken 3 m Using the Optical Zoom 1 Putting Yourself in the Video Page 4 Videos Viewing Pictures and Videos 1 2 Playing a Video m Deleting Pictures and Videos 1 2 3 4 Review Menus Magnifying Pictures Protecting Pictures and Videos From Deletion Running a Slide Show Starting the Slide Show Changing the Slide Show Display Interval Running a Continuous Slide Show Loop 1 2 Displaying Pictures and Videos on a Television 1 Copying Pictures and Videos m m 1 2 3 4 m Displaying Video Date Viewing Picture/Video Information 5 When Can I Tag My Pictures and Videos? Tagging Pictures for Printing Printing Tagged Pictures Tagging Pictures and Videos for Emailing Emailing Tagged Pictures and Videos Tagging Pictures and Videos as Favorites Using Favorites On Your Computer 6 Settings Accessing Setup Mode/Menus 1 2 Setup Menus Changing the Print Quantity Default Turning Off Quickview Turning On Liveview In Still Modes Turning Off the Shutter Sound Setting Video Out Selecting a Language Formatting Internal Memory or SD/MMC Card Viewing Camera Information 7 Windows System Requirements Mac OS X System Requirements Mac OS 8.6 and 9.x System Requirements Chapter 7 Install the Software 1 2 3 Chapter 7 4 m 5 8 Connecting to the Computer Transferring Pictures With the USB Cable 2 3 Printing Pictures From Your Computer Printing From an Optional SD/MMC Card Ordering Prints Online 9 Dock II Camera Dock Package Contents 1 2 Installing the Camera Insert 1 2 If You Do Not Have the Custom Insert Connecting the Camera Dock m m 1 2 3 Installing the Battery in the Camera Docking the Camera 2 3 Charging the Battery 2 3 m m m Transferring Pictures and Videos 1 2 3 Caution When Using a Tripod Earlier Camera Dock Model 10 TroubleshootingCamera Camera Problems 2 3 Page Page Page Page Camera/Computer Communications SD/MMC Cards and Internal Memory Camera Screen Messages Page Page Camera Ready Light Status Page TroubleshootingCamera Dock II Camera Dock II Problems Camera Dock II Light Status Page 11 Helpful Web Links Help in this Manual Software Help Telephone Customer Support Before You Call Telephone Numbers Page 12 Camera Specifications Page Original Factory SettingsCamera Upgrading Your Software and Firmware Tips, Safety, Maintenance Storage Capacities Picture Storage Capacity Video Storage Capacity Locating Pictures and Videos on a Card Card File Naming Conventions m Power-Saving Features Optional AC Adapter Regulatory Information FCC Compliance and Advisory Canadian DOC Statement Index