Kodak DC5000 User manual

KODAK DC5000 Zoom Digital Camera
User’s Guide
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About the Camera’s Weatherproof & Rugged Design
This camera is designed to be weatherproof and rugged. Special seals keep out
moisture for a sure, carefree performance in any weather. While you cannot use
the camera underwater, ideally it can safely be used:
qin the rain
qat pool-side or the beach
qat a construction site or areas with excessive dirt or dust.
Important Camera Information
This camera is designed to be weatherproof, not waterproof. It is not designed to
be submerged in water, or have water poured over it. Please read the following
cautions before usingit. Failure to follow the proper precautions may result in the
warranty being voided.
qThe camera doors and buttons have rubber seals that prevent water,
moisture, and dust from entering the camera. If the battery, memory card
door, and lens cover are not fastened or closed correctly, damage to the
camera can result. Also, while these doors are open, make sure that no
water or dust gets inside the camera or onto the weatherproof seals.
qTo ensure a proper seal, use a clean lint-free cloth to wipe off any dust,
sand, or hair that may accumulate on the rubber seals of the doors and lens
glass cover. Dust or sand on the seals may cause water leakage and may
damage the seals.
qDo not press down on or remove any of the rubber seals.
qWhen you find a damaged or deteriorated rubber seal, call the technical
support telephone number for your geographic area. Do not attempt to
change or fix the seal.
qIf the camera is not used for a period of time, it is normal to expect that
the button or switch may not move smoothly. Push the buttons and
switches several times to smooth out the motion.
qDo not leave the camera exposed to rain or snow for extended periods
of time.
qUse a clean lint-free cloth to wipe off any water or dirt after use, or before
opening any of the doors or covers on the camera.
qWeatherproofing may be affected when the camera is exposed to sudden
changes in temperature. Allow the camera time to adjust to the
surrounding temperature before using it. This keeps moisture leaks or
condensation from occurring.

qAlways insert and remove the batteries and memory cards with dry, clean
hands.
qIf water gets into the camera, remove the batteries and lens glass cover
and allow the camera to dry completely. Do not apply power to the
camera until it is completely dry.
qBefore using the camera, make sure the lens cover is secured and that all
sensors and lenses are clean and dry.
qAlthough the camera can be used at the beach, use extreme caution not to
get sand on the camera seals.

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Table of Contents
1 Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Preparing to Take Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Loading Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Turning the Camera On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Checking Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Using an AC Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Inserting a Camera Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Removing a Camera Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Setting the Clock on Your Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Adjusting the LCD Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Attaching the Neck Strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
2 Taking Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Previewing a Picture Before it is Taken . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Pressing the Shutter Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Zooming in on Your Subject . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Zooming in Even Closer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Viewing the Picture Just Taken . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Setting a Quickview for Each Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Setting the Flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Photographing Distant Subjects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Photographing Close-Ups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Putting Yourself in the Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Adding the Date to Your Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Deleting the Picture Just Taken . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

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3 Customizing Your Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Adjusting the Camera Exposure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Adding a Border to Your Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Capturing in Black-and-White, Sepia Tone, or Document . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Adjusting the Picture Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Adjusting the Picture Resolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Selecting a White Balance for Indoor Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Choosing a Metering System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Selecting the ISO Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Sharpening and Softening a Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Locking in an Exposure Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
4 Reviewing Your Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Viewing Your Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Magnifying Your Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Selecting Pictures for Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Cancelling Pictures for Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Protecting Your Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Deleting One or All of Your Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Running a Slide Show on Your Television . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Viewing Information About a Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
5 Personalizing Your Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Setting a Response Beep . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Saving Camera Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Viewing Camera Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Selecting a Language for the Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Formatting Your Camera Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Adjusting the Video Out Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Adjusting the Camera Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Setting a Border Default . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Setting a Flash Default . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Setting a White Balance Default . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

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Setting an Exposure Compensation Default . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Setting an Effect Default . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Setting an Auto ISO Default . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
6 Installing Your Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Windows-Based System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Macintosh System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
KODAK Software for Windows-Based Computers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Software Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
KODAK Software for Macintosh Computers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Software Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Installing the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
7 Connecting Your Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Using a Serial Cable Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Connecting to a Windows-Based Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Connecting to a Macintosh Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Using a USB Cable Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Starting KODAK Software for Windows-Based Computers . . . . . . . . . 65
Opening Mounter Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Opening Digital Access Software (TWAIN Acquire) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Opening Camera Controls Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Opening Border Transfer Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Starting KODAK Software for Macintosh Computers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Opening Picture Transfer Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Opening Digital Access Software (Plug-In Acquire) . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Opening Border Transfer Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Navigating to Your Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
8 Tips and Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
Connecting with Your Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Communicating with the Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Adjusting Your Monitor for Better Viewing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

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Getting Better Results from Your Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
9 Where to Get Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
Software Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Online Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Faxed Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Customer Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
10 Warranty and Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Warranty Time Period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Warranty Repair Coverage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Application Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
How to Obtain Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
FCC Compliance and Advisory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
Canadian DOC Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
11 Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
Original Camera Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Camera Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
General Maintenance and Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Using Your Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91

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1 Getting
Started
Congratulations on your purchase of the new water resistant, dust proof, 2.0
megapixel KODAK DC5000 Zoom Digital Camera—the camera that takes
pictures digitally, without the use of film. With your new camera, picture taking
and print making have never been easier or faster. The possibilties are endless.
Here is just a few examples of what you can do with your camera:
qUtilize the rugged weatherproof design to take pictures in environments
not recommended for other cameras.
qTake digital pictures in unbelievable detail, color, and sharpness.
qTransfer your pictures to a computer for instant editing, enhancement, and
placement into your document.
qE-mail your pictures in minutes to friends, family, and business associates
anywhere in the world.
qPrint high-quality pictures at home using KODAK Inkjet Photo Paper, or
take your KODAK Picture Card to a KODAK Picture Maker System and
create photo-quality enlargements with a touch of a button.
qDisplay your pictures to a large audience on a television or video monitor.
qCustomize your pictures with a company logo or graphic using the
KODAK DC5000 Border Transfer Application.

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Preparing to Take Pictures
Before you start taking pictures with your camera, you first need to install the
batteries or connect a Kodak-specified AC adapter for power, and insert a
KODAK Picture Card (camera memory card) into the camera.
Loading Batteries
Your camera uses four AA batteries. For your convenience, alkaline batteries are
provided so you can start using your camera immediately.
For information on guidelines for battery usage, see page 91.
Turning the Camera On and Off
Turn the camera on and off using the POWER switch, located on the back of the
camera.
1Lift the ring on the battery door.
2Turn the ring to unlock the door, then pull up to
open.
3Insert the batteries as indicated on the battery
cover, then close and lock the battery door.
Make sure that the gaskets are clean and
that no dirt is present when you close
the door.
qTo turn on the camera, slide the POWER
switch to the right.
The Status Display on top of the camera
turns on.
qTo turn off the camera, slide the POWER
switch again to the right.
The camera turns off when it is finished
processing, deleting, or transferring the
picture just taken.

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Checking Batteries
So that you are never caught with dead batteries, your camera indicates the power
level of the batteries, in the form of a battery status symbol, on the Status Display
when you turn on the camera.
For information on guidelines for battery usage, see page 91.
1Set the Mode dial to Capture, Review, or
Camera Settings.
The battery status symbol is not visible if you
set the camera to Connect.
2Slide the POWER switch to the right to turn on
the camera.
3Check the battery status symbol that appears in
the Status Display.
qFull (No Icon)—indicates that batteries are
charged and ready to use.
qLow—indicates batteries are not fully
chargedand will soon need tobe replaced or
recharged.
qExhausted (blinking)—indicates batteries
are too weak to power the camera and need
to be replaced.
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Inserting a Camera Memory Card
Your camera comes with a KODAK Picture Card (camera memory card), which
is used to store pictures you take with the camera. The camera memory card, also
referred to as a CompactFlash card, is removable and reusable for easy storage
and transfer of your pictures. You can purchase additional KODAK Picture
Cards from dealers of KODAK products, or from our Web site at http://
www.kodak.com/go/accessories.
Removing a Camera Memory Card
WARNING: Do not insert or eject a camera memory card when the
camera memory card light, located above the card door, is blinking.
This may damage your pictures or camera. Use only certified camera
memory cards that carry the CompactFlash logo.
1Lift and turn the ring to unlock and open the
door on the side of the camera.
2Hold the camera memory card so the
connection end is pointed at the camera, and
the card label with the MB size is facing
toward the back of the camera.
The camera memory card can only be
inserted one way into the camera. Forcing
the card in the wrong way may damage your
camera.
3Push the camera memory card all of the way
into the card slot, flip the EJECT button up,
then close the door.
Make sure that the gaskets are clean and that
no dirt is present when you close the door.
1Open the door on the side of the camera.
2Flip the EJECT button down, and push in to
eject the camera memory card.
You may need to tilt the camera in order for
the card to slide out.
3Close the door.
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Setting the Clock on Your Camera
Your camera has a built-in clock that maintains the date and time in a
24-hour format. The camera clock needs to be set if you plan to use the Date
Stamp feature, which imprints the date on your picture. For
information on using the Date Stamp feature, see page 19.
If you remove the batteries from the camera for an extended period of time, or the
batteries become exhausted, you may need to reset the clock.
1Set the Mode dial to Camera Setup.
2Slide the POWER switch to the right to turn
on the camera.
The main Camera Setup screen appears.
3Press a button until the icon
is highlighted.
4Press the DO-IT button.
The Date/Time screen appears.
5Press a buttons to adjust the
date and time fields.
6Press the DO-IT button.
The camera accepts the setting and returns to
the main Camera Setup screen.
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Adjusting the LCD Brightness
You can adjust the brightness of the color LCD to suit your
particular needs.
Attaching the Neck Strap
1Set the Mode dial to Camera Setup.
You can set the Mode dial to any setting you
want as long as there is an image in the LCD
screen to adjust the
brightness level.
2Slide the POWER switch to the right to turn
on the camera.
The main Camera Setup screen appears.
3Use the dial on the bottom of the camera to
adjust the brightness of the LCD screen to the
brightness level you want.
Refer to this illustration and hold the strap firm
while doubling it through the plastic holders.
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2 Taking
Pictures
Your camera makes taking pictures fun. Just set the camera to Capture and you
are on your way to creating great pictures. Everything you need is right at your
fingertips. With the camera you can:
qPreview the picture before it is taken.
qZoom in closer on your subject.
qAutomatically lock the focus on the subject when you press the
SHUTTER button.
qView the picture you just took.
qVary the flash settings to give you control over the type of flash needed
for specific conditions.
qAdjust the camera to take landscapes (Infinity Focus) and
close-ups, as well as set the Date Stamp feature and Self-Timer, all
available with the touch of a button.
qDelete unwanted pictures right away.

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Previewing a Picture Before it is Taken
If you want to see what a picture looks like before you take it, preview the image
on the LCD on the back of your camera. The live image that appears is very
helpful for framing your subject, especially when using the Close-Up, Digital
Zoom, and Border features. If you want to take pictures in black and white or
sepia tone, or highlight text, Preview can help you make that decision. With
Preview, batteries are quickly drained, so use a KODAK-specified AC adapter
whenever possible.
1Set the Mode dial to Capture.
2Slide the POWER switch to the right to turn
on the camera.
3Press the DO-IT button.
The LCD displays a live image with the icons
of activated camera features.
The image in the LCD appears in color
unless you have turned on an effect, such as
black and white or sepia tone, in which case
the effect is applied to the displayed image.
See page 24 for details.
qExposure Compensation—icon appears
in the LCD and Status Display if you
adjusted the camera exposure. See page
22 for details.
qExposure Lock—icon appears in the
LCD if you locked the exposure. See
page 31 for details.
qBorders—selected border appears over
the picture on the LCD. See page 23 for
details.
qDate Stamp—icon appears in the LCD if
you turnedonthe date stamp. See page 19
for details.
4To turn off Preview, press the
DO-IT button.
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Pressing the Shutter Button
Taking pictures is a snap with your camera. The SHUTTER button on your
camera locks in the auto focus and takes the picture.
1Set the Mode dial to Capture.
2Slide the POWER switch to the right to
turn on the camera.
3Center the subject using the guide marks in
the viewfinder, or turn on Preview (page
10) and use the LCD to frame your subject.
4Press the SHUTTER button half-way down
to lock in the camera auto focus.
The camera beeps twice and the green
ready light comes on when the camera is
set to take a picture.
If the green ready light next to the
viewfinder blinks, then the auto focus is not
focused on the subject. Release the
SHUTTER button and recompose your
picture. Press the SHUTTER button half-
way down again to relock the auto focus on
the subject.
If the red flash indicator light next to the
viewfinder blinks, then the flash is not fully
charged. Wait for the flash to charge before
taking the picture.
5Press the SHUTTER button completely
down to take the picture.
The camera beeps again to confirm that a
picture was taken and the camera memory
card light blinks as the picture is stored on
the card.
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Zooming in on Your Subject
With a touch of a button you can zoom from Wide Angle, which gives you more
of the surrounding area in pictures, to TelePhoto, which brings the subject in
closer.
Zooming in Even Closer
If you need to get closer to your subject, use the Digital Zoom feature. With
digital zoom, the center of your picture is magnified so your pictures appear even
closer.
1Set the Mode dial to Capture.
2Slide the POWER switch to the right to
turn on the camera.
3Press the ZOOM control.
When you look through the viewfinder,
the subject appears closer or farther away
as you press the ZOOM button.
1Press the DO-IT button to turn on
Preview if it is not already activated.
The LCD turns on with a live image.
2Frame your subject using the LCD.
3Press the ZOOM button until it is at the
farthest position.
4Release and press the ZOOM button in
the same direction again to activate
digital zoom.
The camera beeps as the LCD displays
the digital zoom icon.