Kodak Easy Share DX6490 User manual

Kodak EasyShare
DX6490 zoom digital camera
User’s Guide
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For interactive tutorials, www.kodak.com/go/howto

Eastman Kodak Company
343 State Street
Rochester, New York 14650
© Eastman Kodak Company, 2003
Kodak and EasyShare are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company.
All screen images are simulated.
P/N 6B8596

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Product Overview
Front View
1 Jog dial 5 Flip-up flash
2 Neck strap post 6 Self Timer/Video light
3 Shutter button 7 Lens
4 Microphone
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Product Overview
Back View
1
2
Neck strap post
EVF/LCD toggle button
9 Joystick (Move );
OK button (Press);
3 EVF (electronic viewfinder) 10 Mode dial/On-Off switch
4 EVF eye sensors 11 Review button
5 Zoom (Wide Angle/Telephoto) 12 Menu button
6 Neck strap post 13 Delete button
7 Status button 14 On position, mode light
8 Share button 15 LCD screen (liquid crystal display)
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Product Overview
Side Views
1 Slot for optional SD/MMC card 2 External flash connector
3USBport
4 DC-In (5V)
5 A/V Out (for TV viewing)
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2
1
3
5

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Product Overview
Top and Bottom Views
Top Bottom
1 Shutter button 8 Battery door
2 Speaker 9 Tripod socket/locator,
dock 6000
3 Flash button
4 Close-up/Landscape button 10 Dock connector
5 Self Timer/Burst button 11 Locator, dock 6000
6 Flip-up flash
7 Open flash button
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Table of Contents
1 Getting Started ...................................................................1
Install Software First................................................................1
Need This Guide in Larger Print?............................................1
Package Contents......................................................................2
Charging the Battery............................................................... 3
Loading the Battery................................................................. 4
Attaching the Neck Strap and Lens Cap .......................... 4
Turning On the Camera............................................................ 5
Setting the Date and Time ....................................................6
Changing the Display, EVF or LCD.........................................7
Checking Camera and Picture Status................................ 8
Inserting an SD/MMC Card.................................................... 11
Choosing Internal Memory or SD/MMC Card................... 12
Important Battery Information...........................................14
2 Taking Pictures ................................................................. 17
Take a Picture ........................................................................... 17
Picture-Taking Modes.............................................................18
PASM Mode...............................................................................19
Shooting Close-Up and Landscape Pictures..................22
Using the Auto Focus Framing Marks..............................23
Quickview—Reviewing the Picture Just Taken ...............24
Using the Optical Zoom.........................................................25
Using the Advanced Digital Zoom......................................25

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Using the Flip-up Flash .........................................................26
Using an External Flash Unit...............................................28
Putting Yourself in the Picture...........................................29
Taking a Burst Series of Pictures .....................................30
Changing Optional Settings .................................................31
Setting Picture Quality.........................................................33
Setting White Balance in PASM Mode.............................34
Setting ISO Speed in PASM Mode....................................35
Setting Color Mode ............................................................... 36
Setting Exposure Metering in PASM Mode.................... 37
Setting Focus Zone in PASM Mode..................................38
Setting Sharpness in PASM Mode ...................................39
Resetting Manual Settings to Defaults .........................40
Pre-tagging for Album Names ............................................. 41
Placing the Date on Pictures.............................................. 42
Setting the Orientation Sensor.........................................43
3 Taking Videos ................................................................... 45
Taking a Video...........................................................................45
Quickview—Reviewing the Video Just Taken...................46
Using the Optical Zoom.........................................................46
Changing Optional Video Settings..................................... 47
Eliminate Camera Noise During Recording...................... 47
Setting Video Length.............................................................48
Pre-tagging for Album Names ............................................49
Putting Yourself in the Video ..............................................50

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4 Reviewing Pictures and Videos .................................... 51
Viewing Single Pictures and Videos .....................................51
Playing a Video......................................................................... 52
Viewing Multiple Pictures and Videos ............................... 52
Deleting Pictures and Videos.............................................. 53
Changing Optional Review Settings .................................. 54
Magnifying Pictures ............................................................... 54
Protecting Pictures and Videos From Deletion............. 55
Tagging Pictures/Videos for Albums.................................56
Running a Slide Show .............................................................57
Displaying Pictures/Videos on a Television .....................58
Copying Pictures and Videos............................................... 59
Displaying Video Date............................................................60
Viewing Picture/Video Information .....................................60
Protecting the Lens During Review .................................... 61
5 Sharing Pictures and Videos ......................................63
When Can I Tag My Pictures and Videos?........................63
Tagging Pictures for Printing..............................................64
Tagging Pictures and Videos for Emailing.......................65
Tagging Pictures and Videos as Favorites .....................66
Need Help? ................................................................................66

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6 Customizing Your Camera Settings ........................ 67
To Access Setup Mode/Menus...........................................67
Setup Menus ............................................................................67
Returning to the Previous Menu........................................ 68
Changing the Default Print Quantity............................... 68
Turning Off Quickview ............................................................ 68
Changing Advanced Digital Zoom...................................... 69
Turning Off the Shutter Sound ..........................................70
Turning Off the Mode Description......................................70
Setting Video Out.....................................................................71
Selecting a Language ..............................................................71
Formatting Internal Memory or Card ............................... 72
Viewing Camera Information ................................................ 73
7 Installing the Software ..................................................75
Windows OS-based System Requirements ................... 75
Mac OS X System Requirements.......................................76
Mac OS 8.6 and 9.x System Requirements ..................76
Install the Software................................................................77
8 Connecting Camera to Computer .............................. 79
Transferring Pictures With the USB Cable ..................... 79
Printing Pictures from Your Computer ........................... 80
Printing From an Optional SD/MMC Card...................... 80
Print With or Without a Computer.................................... 80

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9 Using the Camera Dock 6000 .................................... 81
Camera Dock 6000 Package Contents........................... 81
Installing the Custom Camera Insert............................... 82
Connecting the Camera Dock 6000 ................................83
Docking the Camera...............................................................84
Charging the Battery ............................................................85
Transferring Pictures With the Dock................................86
Reviewing Pictures and Videos............................................ 87
Troubleshooting—Camera Dock 6000 ........................... 87
Camera Dock 6000 Specifications..................................88
Using the AC Adapter to Power the Camera.................88
Earlier Cameras and Docks.................................................89
10 Troubleshooting .............................................................. 91
Camera Problems..................................................................... 91
Camera/Computer Communications.................................96
SD/MMC Cards and Internal Memory ..............................98
Camera Screen Messages...................................................99
Mode Light Status ...............................................................102
11 Getting Help .................................................................. 105
Helpful Web Links ...................................................................105
Help in this Manual ...............................................................105
Software Help.........................................................................105
Telephone Customer Support ........................................... 106

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12 Appendix ......................................................................... 109
Camera Specifications........................................................109
Original Factory Settings ..................................................... 111
Upgrading Your Software and Firmware..........................112
Tips, Safety, Maintenance ...................................................113
Storage Capacities ................................................................114
Locating Pictures and Videos on a Card .........................115
Picture Naming Conventions ...............................................115
Power-Saving Features........................................................ 116
FCC Compliance and Advisory............................................. 117

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1Getting Started
Install Software First
Install the software from the Kodak EasyShare software CD before connecting
the camera (or camera dock) to the computer. Failure to do so may cause the
software to load incorrectly.
See the camera Start Here! guide or Installing the Software, page 75.
Need This Guide in Larger Print?
For a large print version of this User’s Guide:
1Visit www.kodak.com/go/dx6490support.
2Navigate to the Manuals section.
3Click View as PDF to open the User’s Guide.
4On a Windows OS-based computer or Mac OS 8.6 or 9.x:
!From the File menu, select Print.
!In the Print window, select Fit to Page.
On Mac OS X:
!From the File menu, select Page Setup.
!Change Scale to 200%.
5Print as usual.

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Chapter 1
Package Contents
Not shown: User’s Guide or User’s Guide CD, Quick Start Guide, Kodak
EasyShare software CD. Contents may change without notice.
* If your camera box includes a Kodak EasyShare camera dock 6000:
The custom insert (2*) is pre-installed in the camera dock, and the battery
charger (4*) is not included. See page 81 for additional contents.
1 Camera 5 USB cable
2* Custom insert (for camera dock and
printer dock 6000)
6 Audio/Video cable (for
viewing pictures on television)
3 Li-ion rechargeable battery, 1700 mAh 7 Lens cap
4* Battery charger, with plugs 8 Neck strap
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4*

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Chapter 1
Charging the Battery
The Li-Ion rechargeable battery requires charging before first use.
1Insert the battery into the charger.
2Insert the plug that matches your electrical
outlet.
3Plug the charger into the outlet.
The indicator light turns red. When the
indicator light turns green, remove the
battery and unplug the charger. Charging
takes approximately 3 hours.
For expected battery life, see page 14.
You can also charge the battery using the optional Kodak EasyShare printer
dock 6000 or the Kodak EasyShare camera dock 6000 (see page 81).
Purchase these and other accessories at a dealer of Kodak products or visit
www.kodak.com/go/accessories.
NOTE: If your camera is packaged with a Kodak EasyShare camera dock 6000,
the battery charger is not included. In that case, use the camera dock to
charge your battery (see Chapter 9, Using the Camera Dock 6000).

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Chapter 1
Loading the Battery
CAUTION:
Use only a Kodak EasyShare rechargeable Li-Ion battery.
See Important Battery Information, page 14.
1Make sure the Mode dial is turned to Off.
2Open the battery door.
3Orient the battery as shown, and push it in.
4Close the battery door.
Attaching the Neck Strap and Lens Cap
Neck Strap:
1Attach the metal rings on the ends of the
neck strap to the strap posts on each side of
the camera.
Lens Cap:
1Thread the lens cap strap through the neck
strap ring (closest to the lens side of the
camera).
2Thread the lens cap through the loop. Pull
until secure.
Use the lens cap to protect the lens when the
camera is not in use.
Contacts

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Chapter 1
Turning On the Camera
!To turn on the camera, rotate the Mode
dial.
Turn clockwise for still capture modes.
Turn counterclockwise for video mode.
The mode light blinks while the camera
performs a self-check, then glows when
the camera is ready to take pictures or
videos.
The EVF (electronic viewfinder) or the
LCD screen turns on, depending on which
display was last used (see page 7).
The name and description of the capture
mode you chose is displayed on the screen
for 3 seconds.
To identify the status icons that appear
on the screen, see page 8.
Mode light,
LCD screen
EVF
On position

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Chapter 1
Setting the Date and Time
Setting the Date & Time, First Time
The Date & Time have been reset message appears the first time you turn on
the camera or if the battery is removed for an extended time.
1SET DATE & TIME is highlighted. Press the
OK button.
The Date & Time screen appears. The date
format is YYYY/MM/DD. The time is
displayed in a 24-hour format.
Or, select CANCEL to set the date and time at
a later time.
2Press to adjust the date and time.
Press to advance to the next setting.
3When finished, press the OK button.
4Press the Menu button to exit the menu.
The setting remains until you change it.
NOTE: Depending on your computer operating system, Kodak EasyShare
software may allow your computer to automatically update the camera
clock when you connect the camera. See the Kodak EasyShare software
Help for details.
Setting the Date & Time, Anytime
1Turn on the camera. Press the Menu button.
2Press to highlight Setup, then press the OK button.
3Press to highlight Date & Time, then press the OK button.
4Go to Step 2 of Setting the Date & Time, First Time.
OK
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Chapter 1
Changing the Display, EVF or LCD
Your camera is equipped with an electronic
viewfinder (EVF). The EVF, like the LCD screen,
displays exactly what the camera captures.
!Press the EVF/LCD button to change the
display from EVF to LCD screen, and back.
Use the display that you find most
convenient. Your selection remains until
you press the button again.
EVF Timeout—15 Seconds
The EVF turns off after 15 seconds if you do not look through the viewfinder. To
turn it back on within 1 minute, look through the viewfinder. To turn it back on
after 1 minute, press any button.
LCD Screen Timeout—1 Minute
If no pictures are taken and no buttons pushed for 1 minute, the LCD screen
turns off to save battery power. To turn it back on, press any button. See
page 116 for other power-saving features.
EVF/LCD
button LCD
EVF

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Chapter 1
Checking Camera and Picture Status
The icons that appear on the EVF or the LCD
screen indicate the active camera and
picture settings.
Press the status button to turn the icons
off and on.
Capture Modes
The active camera settings are displayed:
Exposure compensation
Shutter speed
Aperture
Camera mode
Low battery
Zoom
Date stamp
Self Timer/Burst
Close-up/Landscape Flash Picture quality
Pictures/time remaining
Storage location
ISO
PASM mode
indicator
White balance
(flashing = exhausted)
Mode
description
digital
telephoto
wide angle