Using the Flash | Kodak DX4900 guide

Chapter 2

Using the Flash

When you take pictures at night, indoors, or outdoors in heavy shadows, your pictures may need flash. The camera flash is effective at the following distances, depending on your zoom position.

Zoom position (at ISO 140) Effective flash—distance from subject

Wide Angle	1.6 to 10.5 feet (0.5 to 3.2 m)

Telephoto	1.6 to 7.5 feet (0.5 to 2.3 m)

	m Press the Flash button	repeatedly to

scroll through the flash options.

m The flash icon that is displayed in the Status Display is the active option.

m The flash setting remains unless Reset User Settings is set to Yes (see page 48).

Auto Flash (no icon)—flash fires when the lighting conditions require it.

Fill—flash fires every time you take a picture, regardless of the lighting conditions.

Off—flash never fires.

Red-eye—flash fires once so the subject’s eyes become accustomed to the flash, then fires again when the picture is taken. Ideal for pictures of people.

NOTE: When you are shooting in low-light conditions with the flash turned off, the camera uses slow shutter speeds. Take care to avoid camera shake. Use a tripod or place the camera on a steady surface.

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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 What Can I Do With My Digital Pictures? Getting Started Attaching the Wrist Strap Camera Package Contents Loading the Batteries Important Battery Information Use only certified cards that carry the Compactflash logo Inserting a Compactflash CardTo insert a card Turn off the camera Built-in Lens Cover Turning the Camera On and Off Camera Behavior To reactivate Powerdown After Automatic Powerdown Saves BatteriesChecking the Batteries Automatic Press Select to accept the changes Setting the ClockPress Select Press the arrow buttons to move Capture Menus Mode Dial-Settings and MenusQuality Stamp Protect Picture Info Review MenusMenu Magnify Slide Show Delete Print Order 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 Highlight 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 Close-Up Pictures To choose the setting Set the Mode dial to CaptureDistant Pictures Zoom position Close-Up focus distance See page 44 for different digital zoom options Using ZoomUsing Optical Zoom 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 Quality Setting Name Resolution File Size approx Megapixels Setting the Picture QualityMP default See page 16 for how to use the 1.0 MP Burst setting 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 Reviewing Your Pictures Turn the Mode dial to ReviewViewing Pictures in Full Size Use the 4-way arrow button to scroll through the pictures 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 Press Select to exit Picture Info Viewing Picture InformationPress Select Press Menu to exit the Menu screen Install the Software Installing the Software Chapter Kodak Picture Transfer Software Software Included With Your CameraKodak Picture Software Kodak Camera Connection Software Macintosh System Requirements Computer System RequirementsWINDOWS-Based System Requirements Personalizing Your Camera Selecting a Power Save SettingPress Select This setting remains until you change it To use the Pause setting, push Telephoto Setting Digital Zoom Behavior Adjusting the Camera Sounds PAL EUROPE-standard used in European countries Setting Video OutSelecting a Language Formatting a Compactflash Card Cancel default-exits without making a change Then press Select Resetting User SettingsViewing Camera Information Connecting to Your Computer Using Pictures on Your ComputerConnecting With the USB Cable Before You Transfer Your Pictures Transferring 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 WINDOWS-based Computer Transferring Your Pictures ManuallyOn a Macintosh Computer Kodak Camera Connection Software Online Help From Kodak Picture Software Printing Your PicturesFrom a Compactflash Card Print to your home printer with Kodak Premium Picture PaperPage 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 Turn on Installed Batteries Remove and reinstallFunction Subject is too far An effect Damaged When the card access Make sure the card accessLens is dirty Clean the lens Use the Close-Up setting Camera Status and Messages Camera Viewfinder Light Light Status Cause SolutionCamera Card Access Light Light Status Cause Solution LCD Messages Cause Solution Camera Dock Problem Cause Solution Troubleshooting-EASYSHARE Camera DockPictures are not Running on your Computer Camera was Replace the camera on Easyshare Camera Dock Status Camera Dock indicator light Light Status Cause SolutionPage World Wide Web Kodak Fax Support Getting HelpSoftware Help Telephone Numbers Telephone Customer SupportBefore You Call Taiwan 0080861008 0870 International Toll Line 01 838 53Page Appendix Camera SpecificationsCamera Specifications Aperture Wide f/2.8Telephoto f/4.0 Wide 2.7 to 27.5 in70 to 700 mm Original Factory Settings-Camera Camera Dock SpecificationsCamera Dock Specifications Feature Factory Setting White Balance Auto Power Save-Camera PerformanceCamera Function Yes Be usable Using Your Batteries Tips, Safety, Maintenance Camera Accessories Picture Storage Capacities Quality SettingLocating Pictures on a Compactflash Card MB card Card File Naming Conventions FCC Compliance and Advisory Upgrading Your Software and FirmwareRegulatory Information English translation Canadian DOC StatementVcci Class B ITE Page Low or exhausted 59 beeps, adjusting Using power save 43 with Camera Dock Original factory defaults Center-weighted meteringCommunication problems File name conventions 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 Camera 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 Macintosh Windows Use with self-timer 20 troubleshooting problems Web site, Kodak 71 white balance 22 wide angle zoom Installing software 39 system requirementsCamera information 48 picture information Zoom