Turning the Camera On and Off, Built-in Lens Cover | Kodak DX4900

Chapter 1

Turning the Camera On and Off

1To turn on the camera, slide the power switch to the On ( ) position.

The built-in lens cover opens and the Status Display turns on. If the Mode dial

is set to Capture ( ), the lens is extended.

2To turn off the camera, slide the power switch to the Off () position.

NOTE: The camera safely completes any Save, Delete, or Copy operations that are in process when the power is turned off.

Built-in Lens Cover

Your camera has a built-in sliding lens cover that protects the lens from dust and scratches. The lens cover opens automatically whenever you turn on the camera, and closes when you turn off the camera.

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Kodak DX4900 manual Turning the Camera On and Off, Built-in Lens Cover

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 Started Attaching the Wrist Strap Camera Package Contents Loading the Batteries Important Battery Information Inserting a Compactflash Card To insert a card Turn off the cameraUse only certified cards that carry the Compactflash logo Built-in Lens Cover Turning the Camera On and Off Automatic Automatic Powerdown Saves BatteriesCamera Behavior To reactivate Powerdown After Checking the Batteries Setting the Clock Press Select Press the arrow buttons to movePress Select to accept the changes Stamp Mode Dial-Settings and MenusCapture Menus Quality Review Menus Menu Magnify Slide Show Delete Print OrderProtect Picture Info To access the Setup mode menus Turn the Mode dial to Setup Setup Menus To navigate and select the menus and options Navigating Through the MenusPage Taking a Picture Taking Pictures Viewing and Deleting the Last Picture Take a pictureHighlight Yes, then press Select Previewing Your Picture Shooting a Burst Series of Pictures Turn On BurstTake a Burst Series of Pictures Zoom position Close-Up focus distance To choose the setting Set the Mode dial to CaptureClose-Up Pictures Distant Pictures Using Zoom Using Optical ZoomSee page 44 for different digital zoom options Using the Flash Putting Yourself in the Picture Setting Exposure Compensation Customizing Picture-taking Settings DAYLIGHT-ideal for pictures in natural lighting Setting White Balance Black & WHITE-for black and white pictures Setting a Color Mode See page 16 for how to use the 1.0 MP Burst setting Setting the Picture QualityQuality Setting Name Resolution File Size approx Megapixels MP default Setting Exposure Metering Setting Picture Sharpness Setting the ISO Speed To 16 seconds-use a tripod to avoid camera shake Setting the Shutter Speed Placing the Date on Pictures Page Use the 4-way arrow button to scroll through the pictures Turn the Mode dial to ReviewReviewing Your Pictures Viewing Pictures in Full Size Select while holding an arrow button Viewing Pictures With the Filmstrip Press to magnify Magnifying Pictures Deleting Pictures Exit default-returns you to the Main screen Protecting Pictures Digital projector Running a Slide Show EXIT-returns you to the Main screen Selecting Pictures for Automatic Printing Viewing Picture Information Press Select Press Menu to exit the Menu screenPress Select to exit Picture Info Install the Software Installing the Software Chapter Kodak Camera Connection Software Software Included With Your CameraKodak Picture Transfer Software Kodak Picture Software Computer System Requirements WINDOWS-Based System RequirementsMacintosh System Requirements Selecting a Power Save Setting Press Select This setting remains until you change itPersonalizing Your Camera To use the Pause setting, push Telephoto Setting Digital Zoom Behavior Adjusting the Camera Sounds Setting Video Out Selecting a LanguagePAL EUROPE-standard used in European countries Formatting a Compactflash Card Cancel default-exits without making a change Resetting User Settings Viewing Camera InformationThen press Select Before You Transfer Your Pictures Using Pictures on Your ComputerConnecting to Your Computer Connecting With the USB Cable Connecting With the Kodak Easyshare Camera Dock Transferring Your PicturesTransferring on a WINDOWS-based Computer Working With Your Pictures Transferring on a Macintosh ComputerTurning Off Kodak Picture Software Auto-start Kodak Camera Connection Software Online Help Transferring Your Pictures ManuallyOn a WINDOWS-based Computer On a Macintosh Computer Print to your home printer with Kodak Premium Picture Paper Printing Your PicturesFrom Kodak Picture Software From a Compactflash CardPage Camera Dock Package Contents Using the Kodak Easyshare Camera Dock Connecting the Camera Dock Installing the Dock Insert Docking the Camera Open the battery door on the bottom of the camera Charging the Battery Pack Important Charging Information Transferring Pictures When Using a Tripod Troubleshooting-Camera Troubleshooting Problems Camera Communications Problem Cause Solution Camera Problem Cause Solution An effect Remove and reinstallTurn on Installed Batteries Function Subject is too far Use the Close-Up setting Make sure the card accessDamaged When the card access Lens is dirty Clean the lens Camera Viewfinder Light Light Status Cause Solution Camera Card Access Light Light Status Cause SolutionCamera Status and Messages LCD Messages Cause Solution Running on your Computer Camera was Replace the camera on Troubleshooting-EASYSHARE Camera DockCamera Dock Problem Cause Solution Pictures are not Easyshare Camera Dock Status Camera Dock indicator light Light Status Cause SolutionPage Getting Help Software HelpWorld Wide Web Kodak Fax Support Telephone Customer Support Before You CallTelephone Numbers Taiwan 0080861008 0870 International Toll Line 01 838 53Page Camera Specifications Camera SpecificationsAppendix Wide 2.7 to 27.5 in70 to 700 mm Wide f/2.8Aperture Telephoto f/4.0 Feature Factory Setting Camera Dock SpecificationsOriginal Factory Settings-Camera Camera Dock Specifications Yes Power Save-Camera PerformanceWhite Balance Auto Camera Function Be usable Using Your Batteries Tips, Safety, Maintenance Camera Accessories MB card Quality SettingPicture Storage Capacities Locating Pictures on a Compactflash Card Card File Naming Conventions Upgrading Your Software and Firmware Regulatory InformationFCC Compliance and Advisory Canadian DOC Statement Vcci Class B ITEEnglish translation Page Low or exhausted 59 beeps, adjusting Using power save 43 with Camera Dock File name conventions Center-weighted meteringOriginal factory defaults Communication problems With Camera Dock 50 with USB cable Camera Dock 69 viewfinder, camera Error messages 67 previewing pictures 15 viewing pictures on OS X, Macintosh Package contents camera 2 Camera Dock Sharpness, setting 26 storage capacity Transferring manually 52 transferring to computerCamera Dock 56 checking batteries 6 turning camera on ISO speed 27 language 46 mode dial menus Slide show 36 running slide showFax numbers 71 Kodak web site Macintosh Windows Use with self-timer 20 troubleshooting problems Zoom Installing software 39 system requirementsWeb site, Kodak 71 white balance 22 wide angle zoom Camera information 48 picture information