Kodak EasyShare DX4530 User manual

Kodak EasyShare
DX4530 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
All screen images are simulated
© Eastman Kodak Company, 2003
Kodak, EasyShare, Max, and Retinar are trademarks of Eastman Kodak
Company.
P/N 6B8563

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Product Overview
Front View
1 Shutter button 7 Light sensor
2 Mode dial 8 Lens
3 Flash button 9 DC In (for optional 3V AC adapter)
4 Flash unit 10 Lens cap strap post
5 Viewfinder window 11 Microphone
6 Self Timer light 12 Wrist strap post
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8
1 2 3 5
12 7
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Product Overview
Back View
1 Viewfinder 8 Grip
2 Ready light 9 Review button
3 Flash button 10 Camera screen (LCD)
4 Mode dial 11Menu button
5 Shutter button 12 4-way control
6 Zoom (Wide Angle and Telephoto) 13 OK button
7 Share button 14 Delete button
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Product Overview
Side View
1 Audio/Video Out
2 Door to:
mSlot for optional SD/MMC card
mUSB port (for computer connection)
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2

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Product Overview
Top, Bottom View
1 Speaker 5 Battery door
2 Flash button 6 Tripod socket
3 Mode dial 7 Dock connector door
4 Shutter button 8 Lens cap strap post
AUTO
OFF
421 3
765
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Table of Contents
1 Getting Started ...................................................................1
Install Software First................................................................1
Need This User Guide in Larger Print? .................................1
What Can I Do With My Camera?...........................................2
What Can I Do With My Pictures and Videos?...................2
Package Contents..................................................................... 3
Attaching the Wrist Strap .................................................... 4
Attaching the Lens Cap Strap............................................. 4
Adding Optional Lenses .......................................................... 4
Loading the Battery................................................................. 5
Mode Dial Settings................................................................... 6
Turning On the Camera.............................................................7
Setting the Date and Time .................................................... 8
Checking Camera Status Icons ............................................ 9
Inserting an SD/MMC Card...................................................10
Choosing Internal Memory or SD/MMC Card.................... 11
Important Battery Information...........................................13
2 Taking Pictures .................................................................15
Taking Pictures in Auto Mode ..............................................15
Taking Pictures in Sport Mode ............................................16
Taking Pictures in Night Mode ............................................. 17

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Taking Pictures in Landscape Mode...................................18
Taking Pictures in Close-up Mode ....................................... 19
Liveview—Framing with the Camera Screen...................20
Quickview—Reviewing the Picture Just Taken ................ 21
Using the Auto Focus Framing Marks ............................. 22
Using the Optical Zoom.........................................................23
Using the Digital Zoom..........................................................23
Using the Flash........................................................................ 24
Putting Yourself in the Picture...........................................26
Setting Exposure Compensation ....................................... 27
Setting Long Time Exposure................................................28
Setting Picture Quality.........................................................29
Placing the Date on Pictures ..............................................30
Setting the Orientation Sensor.......................................... 31
3 Taking Videos ...................................................................33
Taking a Video...........................................................................33
Quickview—Reviewing the Video Just Taken...................34
Using the Optical Zoom.........................................................34
Putting Yourself in the Video ..............................................35
4 Reviewing Pictures and Videos ....................................37
Viewing Pictures and Videos ................................................ 37
Playing a Video .........................................................................38
Deleting Pictures and Videos ..............................................38
Review Menus ...........................................................................39
Magnifying Pictures ...............................................................39

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Protecting Pictures and Videos From Deletion.............40
Running a Slide Show ..............................................................41
Copying Pictures and Videos............................................... 43
Displaying Video Date............................................................ 44
Viewing Picture/Video Information..................................... 44
5 Tagging Pictures and Videos ....................................... 45
When Can I Tag My Pictures and Videos?........................ 45
Tagging Pictures for Printing..............................................46
Tagging Pictures and Videos for Emailing........................47
Tagging Pictures and Videos as Favorites .....................48
6 Customizing Your Camera Settings .........................49
Accessing Setup Mode/Menus...........................................49
Setup Menus............................................................................ 49
Changing the Print Quantity Default ...............................50
Turning Off Quickview .............................................................50
Turning On Liveview In Still Modes .......................................51
Turning Off the Shutter Sound ............................................51
Setting Video Out................................................................... 52
Selecting a Language ............................................................ 52
Formatting Internal Memory or SD/MMC Card ............ 53
Viewing Camera Information................................................ 54

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7 Installing the Software ................................................. 55
Windows System Requirements ........................................55
Mac OS X System Requirements.......................................56
Mac OS 8.6 and 9.x System Requirements ..................56
Install the Software............................................................... 57
8 Connecting to the Computer ......................................59
Connecting to the Computer...............................................59
Printing Pictures From Your Computer .......................... 60
Printing From an Optional SD/MMC Card...................... 60
Ordering Prints Online .......................................................... 60
9 Using the Optional Camera Dock II ............................ 61
Camera Dock Package Contents.........................................61
Installing the Camera Insert ...............................................62
Connecting the Camera Dock............................................. 63
Installing the Battery in the Camera ...............................64
Docking the Camera ...............................................................65
Charging the Battery ........................................................... 66
Transferring Pictures and Videos ......................................67
Caution When Using a Tripod...............................................67
Earlier Camera Dock Model................................................. 68

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10 Troubleshooting .............................................................69
Troubleshooting—Camera...................................................69
Troubleshooting—Camera Dock II ..................................... 82
11 Getting Help ....................................................................85
Helpful Web Links ....................................................................85
Help in this Manual ................................................................85
Software Help..........................................................................85
Telephone Customer Support .............................................86
12 Appendix ...........................................................................89
Camera Specifications..........................................................89
Original Factory Settings—Camera ................................. 91
Upgrading Your Software and Firmware ......................... 92
Tips, Safety, Maintenance................................................... 92
Storage Capacities................................................................93
Locating Pictures and Videos on a Card......................... 94
Card File Naming Conventions ............................................ 94
Power-Saving Features......................................................... 95
Optional AC Adapter.............................................................95
Regulatory Information......................................................... 95

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1Getting Started
Install Software First
Install the software from the Kodak EasyShare software CD before connecting
the camera (or optional camera dock) to the computer. Failure to do so may
cause the software to load incorrectly.
See the Quick Start Guide or Installing the Software, page 55.
Need This User Guide in Larger Print?
1See www.kodak.com/go/dx4530support.
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:
mFrom the File menu, select Print.
mIn the Print window, select Fit to Page.
On Mac OS X:
mFrom the File menu, select Page Setup.
mChange Scale to 200%.
5Print as usual.

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Chapter 1
What Can I Do With My Camera?
Capture Still Pictures —Use Auto mode to enjoy point-and-shoot
operation. Use Sport, Night, Landscape, and Close-up modes to expand your
capabilities.
Capture Videos with Sound —Capture videos as QuickTime movies.
Review —Display, protect, and delete pictures and videos; tag for albums.
Share —Share pictures (print, email, save as Favorites) and videos
(email, save as Favorites).
Set Up —Customize your camera functions (see page 49).
What Can I Do With My Pictures and
Videos?
Install the software from the Kodak EasyShare software CD, then:
Transfer—Transfer pictures and videos to your computer.
Share—Print pictures, order prints online, email pictures and videos.
Print—(see page 60) Print pictures directly to your home printer or Kodak
EasyShare printer dock 4000. Order prints online from Ofoto
(www.ofoto.com). Or purchase an optional Kodak secure digital (SD) card or
multimedia card (MMC) and:
mAutomatically print to any printer with an SD/MMC slot
mMake prints at an SD/MMC-capable Kodak picture maker kiosk
www.kodak.com/go/picturemaker
mTake the card to your local photo retailer for professional printing
Organize—Use Favorites to organize and retrieve pictures on a computer.
Edit—Add special effects to your pictures, make a custom slide show, fix
red-eye, crop, rotate, and much more.
For details, click the Help button in the Kodak EasyShare software. Some Mac
operating systems may support limited Kodak EasyShare software features.

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Chapter 1
Package Contents
Not shown: User’s Guide, Quick Start Guide, Kodak EasyShare software CD.
(In some countries, the User’s Guide is provided on a CD only. Contents may
change without notice.)
* If your camera was packaged with a Kodak EasyShare camera dock II, a
Kodak EasyShare Ni-MH rechargeable battery and AC power adapter are
included. For details, see page 61.
1 Camera 5 Custom camera dock insert (for EasyShare printer
dock 4000 or EasyShare camera dock II)
2 CRV3 or equivalent* 6 Lens cap with strap
3 USB cable 7 Audio/Video cable
4 Wrist strap
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6
1
3
7
2

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Chapter 1
Attaching the Wrist Strap
1Thread the wrist strap as shown.
2Thread the long loop through the short
loop. Pull until secure.
Attaching the Lens Cap Strap
1Thread the lens cap string through the lens
cap strap post.
2Thread the lens cap through the loop. Pull
until secure.
Use the lens cap to protect the lens when
camera is not in use.
Adding Optional Lenses
Lenses are available. Purchase accessories
at a dealer of Kodak products. See
www.kodak.com/go/dx4530accessories
Short
Long
loop
loop
Lens
threads

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Chapter 1
Loading the Battery
1Turn the Mode dial to Off.
2On the bottom of the camera, slide the
battery door and lift to open.
3Insert the CRV3 battery as shown.
4Close the battery door.
Important Battery Information
The CRV3 battery is not rechargeable.
For acceptable battery life, and to make
sure your camera operates dependably, do
not use alkaline batteries.
NOTE: If AA batteries were included with your
camera, insert them as shown.
See page 13 for other types of batteries you can use in your camera.
If you purchased the Kodak EasyShare camera dock II, see page 64 for details
on installing the Kodak EasyShare Ni-MH rechargeable battery.
See page 95 for information on the optional Kodak 3-volt digital camera AC
adapter.
CRV3
AA

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Chapter 1
Mode Dial Settings
* To turn on the flash, see page 24.
Icon Mode Purpose
Off Turns off the camera.
Auto For general picture-taking. Automatically sets
exposure and focus. Flash fires if needed.
Sport For subjects that are in motion. Shutter speed is fast.
Flash fires if needed.
Night For night scenes or low light conditions. Captures
close and background subjects. Flash fires if
needed. In dark scenes, the shutter speed is set
between 1/30 and 1/2 second. Place camera on a
flat, steady surface or tripod to avoid camera shake.
Landscape For distant subjects. Flash does not fire unless you
turn it on.*
Close-up For subjects 2.8 to 28 in. (7 to 70 cm) from the lens
in wide angle, or 11 to 28 in. (28 to 70 cm) in
telephoto. Flash does not fire.
Video Captures video with sound. Flash does not fire.
AUTO
OFF
Off

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Chapter 1
Turning On the Camera
1Remove the lens cap.
If you do not remove the lens cap, it
comes off automatically when you turn
on the camera.
2Turn the Mode dial from Off to any other
position.
The ready light blinks green while the
camera performs a self-check.
When the ready light glows steady green,
the camera is ready to take pictures (or
videos, if the mode dial is set to ).
In Still and Video modes, a status area
appears on the camera screen.
Changing the Display
AUTO
OFF
Ready light
Mode dial
OK
To Do This
Turn Liveview on so that the camera
screen can be used as a viewfinder
Press the OK button. To turn it off,
press the OK button again.
Change the Liveview setting so that it
is on whenever the camera is on
See page 51.
Turn the status area back on after it
times out
Press .
Turn off the camera 1Turn the Mode dial to Off.
The camera completes
operations that are in process.
2Replace the lens cap.

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Chapter 1
Setting the Date and Time
Setting the Date & Time, First Time
The Date and 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.
(Select Cancel to set the date and time at a
later time.)
The Date & Time screen appears.
2Go to step 4 below, Setting the Date & Time,
Anytime.
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.
The date format is YYYY/MM/DD. The time
is displayed in a 24-hour format.
4Press to adjust the date and time. Press to advance to the
next setting.
5When finished, press the OK button.
6Press 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.
OK
Menu
OK