Changing Optional Settings, Picture Taking Modes | Kodak DX6440

Chapter 2

Changing Optional Settings

Press the Menu button to access optional picture-taking settings. All menu options are not available in all modes.

Mode dial
Turn for
picture		Menu
taking		Menu
taking		button
modes		button
modes
	Picture Taking Modes
Video	Auto	Landscape Close-up PAS
Menu Options	Sport
Menu Options	Portrait
Available	Night
	Night
Image Storage
(page 10)

Exposure Comp. (page 30)

Picture Quality (page 31)

Color Mode (page 32)

White Balance (page 33)

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Kodak DX6440 Changing Optional Settings, Picture Taking Modes, Video Auto, Menu Options Sport Portrait Available Night

Contents

Kodak EasyShare DX6440 zoom digital camera Eastman Kodak Company 343 State Street Rochester, New York Microphone Shutter button Light sensor Speaker Flash unit Share button Ready light Viewfinder Self Timer/Burst button Camera screenFlash/Status button Joystick Move DC-In Left Side Right SideUSB Port Bottom Self Timer/Burst button Battery door SpeakerShutter button Locator, dock Table of Contents Resetting PAS Settings to Defaults Reviewing Pictures and Videos Formatting Internal Memory or SD/MMC Card 100 103 Getting Started Install Software FirstNeed This Guide in Larger Print? What Can I Do With My Camera? What Can I Do With My Pictures and Videos? Package Contents Loading the Battery Attaching the Wrist Strap Counterclockwise for video mode Turning On the CameraIf you want to Then do this Enter Liveview or off Setting the Date & Time, First Time Setting the Date and TimeSetting the Date & Time, Anytime Checking Camera Status Camera Screen Icons Capture Modes Inserting an SD/MMC Card Managing Your Storage Location Setting Choosing Internal Memory or SD/MMC CardHighlight Continue, then press the OK button again Press the Menu button to exit the menu Checking Your Storage Setting Checking a Picture or Video’s LocationAny capture mode, press Memory Card Important Battery Information Kodak Battery Replacement Types/Battery Life Extending Battery Life Battery Safety and HandlingPage Taking Pictures Take a Picture Picture-Taking Modes PAS Mode Program ModeAperture Priority Mode Shutter Priority Mode Selecting Modes and Settings in PAS Mode Turn the Mode dial to PASProgram default. You can set exposure compensation Descriptions Settings Apply Only in PAS Mode PAS Mode Screen OptionsTake a picture as usual Liveview-Framing with the Camera Screen Picture Using the Auto Focus Framing Marks While the Shutter Button is Pressed Half-way Adjusting the Viewfinder Quickview-Reviewing the Picture Just Taken Using the Optical Zoom Using the Advanced Digital Zoom Using the Flash Off-flash never fires Flash Settings In Each Mode Self Timer icon appears in the status area Putting Yourself in the Picture Any Still mode, press the Self Timer/Burst button twice Taking a Burst Series of PicturesTurn On Burst Take the Pictures Changing Optional Settings Picture Taking ModesVideo Auto Menu Options Sport Portrait Available Night Reset Setting Exposure Compensation Setting Picture Quality Setting Color Mode Setting White Balance Setting ISO Speed Set Long Time Exposure Setting Long Time ExposureTake the Picture Setting Exposure Metering Setting Focus Zone Resetting PAS Settings to Defaults First-On Your Computer Pre-tagging for Album NamesSecond-On Your Camera Third-Transfer to Your Computer Placing the Date on PicturesHighlight Exit, then press the OK button Setting the Orientation Sensor Page Taking Videos Turn the Mode dial to VideoTo stop recording, press the Shutter button again Quickview-Reviewing the Video Just Taken Image Storage Album Setup Menu Changing Optional Video SettingsPress the Shutter button to take the video Video mode, press the Menu button Highlight Set Album Button Putting Yourself in the Video Page Reviewing Pictures and Videos Viewing Single Pictures and Videos Viewing Multiple Pictures and Videos Playing a Video Deleting Pictures and Videos Changing Optional Review Settings Magnifying PicturesCopy Press the Review button, then locate a picture Protecting Pictures and Videos From Deletion Tagging Pictures/Videos for Albums To cancel the Slide Show, press the OK button Running a Slide ShowStarting the Slide Show Changing the Slide Show Display Interval Running a Continuous Slide Show Loop Press to highlight On, then press the OK buttonAudio/video 1 Connect the audio/video cable included Review pictures and videos on the television screen Copying Pictures and Videos Before you copy, make sure thatCard is inserted in the camera Copy pictures or videos Displaying Video Date Viewing Picture/Video Information Sharing Pictures and Videos Tagged PicturesBy print By email As Favorites, for easy organization on your computer Print Tagging Pictures for Printing Printing Tagged Pictures Second-Tag On Your Camera Third-Transfer and EmailPress to highlight Exit, then press the OK button Press the Share button to exit the menu Using Favorites On Your Computer Need Help? Customizing Your Camera Settings To Access Setup Mode/MenusSetup Menus Return to previous menu Turning Off Quickview Changing the Default Print QuantityQuantity Turning On Liveview in Still Modes Changing Advanced Digital Zoom Turning Off the Shutter Sound Setting Video Out Selecting a Language Press the Menu button To highlight Setup CANCEL-exits without making a changeFormatting Internal Memory or SD/MMC Card Viewing Camera Information Installing the Software Windows OS-based System Requirements Mac OS X System Requirements Mac OS 8.6 and 9.x System Requirements Install the Software Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software See your computer user’s guide for details Connecting Camera to ComputerTurn on the camera Print With or Without a Computer Printing Pictures from Your ComputerOrdering Prints Online Using the Camera Dock 6000 Camera Dock 6000 Package Contents Install the Custom Insert Installing the Custom Camera InsertRemove the Universal Insert Connecting the Camera Dock Installing the Rechargeable Battery Flip down the camera dock foot Docking the CameraUntil the camera is securely seated Charging Lights Status Charging the BatteryCause Need Help Using the Software? Transferring Pictures With the DockTransfer Light Status Light Cause Camera Dock 6000 Specifications Specifications-Kodak EasyShare camera dockWith computer Cameras Dimensions Width Reviewing Pictures and Videos Troubleshooting-Camera Dock Problem Cause Solution Earlier Cameras and Docks Troubleshooting Camera Problems For best pictures, see Not pressedSomething was Keep hands, fingers, or other Is missing Taking pictures Accessing the correct Setting Picture or Storage location Use PAS mode to changeA bright light Shutter speed Are damaged When the ready light Light Subject was tooClose for flash Between camera and subject Picture is not Lens is dirty Clean the lens Clear Error when the cardTaking picture Shutter button and recompose Camera/Computer Communications SD/MMC Cards and Internal Memory HardwareCamera Inserted in camera To seat Message Cause Solution Camera Screen Messages Names. To restore them Format internalMemory Formatting internal Addresses and album Been reset TemperatureCard is unusable Card is slow Record in internal Take videos Internal memory Transfer pictures to Memory Delete pictures fromTo Auto page 10 Insert card Status Cause Solution Camera Ready Light Status Yellow Turns greenAuto exposure or Auto focus are notPage Getting Help Helpful Web LinksHelp in this Manual Software Help Telephone Customer Support Before You Call Telephone Numbers Spain/Espana 91 749 76 Sweden/Sverige 08 587 704 01 838 53Taiwan 080 861 Thailand 0870 243 Camera Specifications AppendixKodak EasyShare DX6440 zoom digital camera Dock 6000 or printer dock ISO speed Automatic 100 to Manual 100, 200, or 100Flash 120 or 180 Automatic Video 100 to Lens Type Aspherical lenses Shutter Speeds Available Shutter Speeds Original Factory Settings Feature Factory SettingPause PAS Shutter Speed Picture Quality Best Quickview Tips, Safety, Maintenance White Balance Auto Storage Capacities Locating Pictures and Videos on a Card Picture Naming Conventions Mode File nameBurst Pictures Power-Saving Features These settings cannot be changedOptional AC Adapter If No Camera To Turn It Back On FCC Compliance and Advisory Canadian DOC Statement Index Buying, 99 camera dock, 75 printer dock, 74 SD/MMC card Cable To computer via camera, 73 to computer via camera Favorites, tagging, 62 FCC compliance Flash/status button, iv flourescent light, 33 focus Upgrading, 107 version Flash buttonInternal memory formatting Installing software on, 71 system requirements Landscape mode, 16 language, settingCamera screen as viewfinder Ni-MH rechargeable battery, installing Turning off, 64 using, 22 Button, vi problems Service and support, telephone numbersButton, iv light With pictures, 26 with videos Getting help, 99 installing, 71 upgrading For print, 60 when to tag Installing software, 71 system requirements Universal insert, 76 upgrading softwareInformation, 58 video after taking Zoom