Camera Status and Messages | Kodak DX4900 instruction

Chapter 9

Camera Status and Messages

Camera Viewfinder Light

Light Status	Cause	Solution

Viewfinder light blinks	Error state.	See LCD screen message.
red.

Viewfinder light glows	Card is full.	Transfer pictures to your
steady red.		computer (page 50), delete
		pictures from the card
		(page 34), or insert a card
		with available memory.

	No card in camera.	Insert a card with available
		memory.

Viewfinder light blinks	Insufficient buffer	Wait. Resume picture taking
yellow.	memory.	when the light goes off.

Viewfinder light blinks	Auto-exposure or	Release the Shutter button
green.	auto-focus is not	and recompose the picture.
	locked.


Camera Card Access Light
Light Status	Cause	Solution

Card access light	Picture is being	Wait. Resume picture taking
blinks green.	processed and saved	when the light stops blinking.
	to the card.	Do not remove the card or
		turn off the camera while the
		light is blinking.

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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 Strap Important Battery Information Loading the Batteries To insert a card Turn off the camera Inserting a Compactflash CardUse only certified cards that carry the Compactflash logo Turning the Camera On and Off Built-in Lens Cover Automatic Powerdown Saves Batteries Camera Behavior To reactivate Powerdown AfterChecking the Batteries Automatic Press Select Press the arrow buttons to move Setting the ClockPress Select to accept the changes Mode Dial-Settings and Menus Capture MenusQuality Stamp Menu Magnify Slide Show Delete Print Order Review MenusProtect Picture Info Setup Menus To access the Setup mode menus Turn the Mode dial to Setup Navigating Through the Menus To navigate and select the menus and optionsPage Taking Pictures Taking a Picture Take a picture Viewing and Deleting the Last PictureHighlight Yes, then press Select Previewing Your Picture Turn On Burst Shooting a Burst Series of PicturesTake a Burst Series of Pictures To choose the setting Set the Mode dial to Capture Close-Up PicturesDistant Pictures Zoom position Close-Up focus distance Using Optical Zoom Using ZoomSee page 44 for different digital zoom options Using the Flash Putting Yourself in the Picture Customizing Picture-taking Settings Setting Exposure Compensation Setting White Balance DAYLIGHT-ideal for pictures in natural lighting Setting a Color Mode Black & WHITE-for black and white pictures Setting the Picture Quality Quality Setting Name Resolution File Size approx MegapixelsMP default See page 16 for how to use the 1.0 MP Burst setting Setting Exposure Metering Setting Picture Sharpness Setting the ISO Speed Setting the Shutter Speed To 16 seconds-use a tripod to avoid camera shake Placing the Date on Pictures Page Turn the Mode dial to Review Reviewing Your PicturesViewing Pictures in Full Size Use the 4-way arrow button to scroll through the pictures Viewing Pictures With the Filmstrip Select while holding an arrow button Magnifying Pictures Press to magnify Exit default-returns you to the Main screen Deleting Pictures Protecting Pictures Running a Slide Show Digital projector Selecting Pictures for Automatic Printing EXIT-returns you to the Main screen Press Select Press Menu to exit the Menu screen Viewing Picture InformationPress Select to exit Picture Info Installing the Software Install the Software Chapter Software Included With Your Camera Kodak Picture Transfer SoftwareKodak Picture Software Kodak Camera Connection Software WINDOWS-Based System Requirements Computer System RequirementsMacintosh System Requirements Press Select This setting remains until you change it Selecting a Power Save SettingPersonalizing Your Camera Setting Digital Zoom Behavior To use the Pause setting, push Telephoto Adjusting the Camera Sounds Selecting a Language Setting Video OutPAL EUROPE-standard used in European countries Cancel default-exits without making a change Formatting a Compactflash Card Viewing Camera Information Resetting User SettingsThen press Select Using Pictures on Your Computer Connecting to Your ComputerConnecting With the USB Cable Before You Transfer Your Pictures Transferring Your Pictures Connecting With the Kodak Easyshare Camera DockTransferring on a WINDOWS-based Computer Transferring on a Macintosh Computer Working With Your PicturesTurning Off Kodak Picture Software Auto-start Transferring Your Pictures Manually On a WINDOWS-based ComputerOn a Macintosh Computer Kodak Camera Connection Software Online Help Printing Your Pictures From Kodak Picture SoftwareFrom a Compactflash Card Print to your home printer with Kodak Premium Picture PaperPage Using the Kodak Easyshare Camera Dock Camera Dock Package Contents Installing the Dock Insert Connecting the Camera Dock Open the battery door on the bottom of the camera Docking the Camera Charging the Battery Pack Important Charging Information When Using a Tripod Transferring Pictures Troubleshooting Problems Troubleshooting-Camera Camera Communications Problem Cause Solution Camera Problem Cause Solution Remove and reinstall Turn on Installed BatteriesFunction Subject is too far An effect Make sure the card access Damaged When the card accessLens is dirty Clean the lens Use the Close-Up setting Camera Card Access Light Light Status Cause Solution Camera Viewfinder Light Light Status Cause SolutionCamera Status and Messages LCD Messages Cause Solution Troubleshooting-EASYSHARE Camera Dock Camera Dock Problem Cause SolutionPictures are not Running on your Computer Camera was Replace the camera on Camera Dock indicator light Light Status Cause Solution Easyshare Camera Dock StatusPage Software Help Getting HelpWorld Wide Web Kodak Fax Support Before You Call Telephone Customer SupportTelephone Numbers 01 838 53 Taiwan 0080861008 0870 International Toll LinePage Camera Specifications Camera SpecificationsAppendix Wide f/2.8 ApertureTelephoto f/4.0 Wide 2.7 to 27.5 in70 to 700 mm Camera Dock Specifications Original Factory Settings-CameraCamera Dock Specifications Feature Factory Setting Power Save-Camera Performance White Balance AutoCamera Function Yes Using Your Batteries Be usable Tips, Safety, Maintenance Camera Accessories Quality Setting Picture Storage CapacitiesLocating Pictures on a Compactflash Card MB card Card File Naming Conventions Regulatory Information Upgrading Your Software and FirmwareFCC Compliance and Advisory Vcci Class B ITE Canadian DOC StatementEnglish translation Page Using power save 43 with Camera Dock Low or exhausted 59 beeps, adjusting Center-weighted metering Original factory defaultsCommunication problems File name conventions With Camera Dock 50 with USB cable Error messages 67 previewing pictures 15 viewing pictures on Camera Dock 69 viewfinder, camera Package contents camera 2 Camera Dock OS X, Macintosh Transferring manually 52 transferring to computer Sharpness, setting 26 storage capacityCamera Dock 56 checking batteries 6 turning camera on Slide show 36 running slide show ISO speed 27 language 46 mode dial menusFax numbers 71 Kodak web site Use with self-timer 20 troubleshooting problems Macintosh Windows Installing software 39 system requirements Web site, Kodak 71 white balance 22 wide angle zoomCamera information 48 picture information Zoom