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  • Kodak DX6490 | User Manual - Page 1
    Kodak EasyShare DX6490 zoom digital camera User's Guide www.kodak.com For interactive tutorials, www.kodak.com/go/howto
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    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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    Front View Product Overview 3 456 2 1 7 1 Jog dial 2 Neck strap post 3 Shutter button 4 Microphone 5 Flip-up flash 6 Self Timer/Video light 7 Lens iii
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    (Move ); 2 EVF/LCD toggle button 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
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    Side Views Product Overview 2 3 4 1 5 1 Slot for optional SD/MMC card 2 External flash connector 3 USB port 4 DC-In (5V) 5 A/V Out (for TV viewing) v
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    Product Overview Top and Bottom Views 4 23 5 6 17 Top 1 Shutter button 2 Speaker 3 Flash button 4 Close-up/Landscape button 5 Self Timer/Burst button 6 Flip-up flash 7 Open flash button vi 8 9 10 11 Bottom 8 Battery door 9 Tripod socket/locator, dock 6000 10 Dock connector 11 Locator, dock 6000
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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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
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    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: 1 Visit www.kodak.com/go/dx6490support. 2 Navigate to the Manuals section. 3 Click View as PDF to open the User's Guide. 4 On a Windows OS-based computer
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    (for camera dock and 6 Audio/Video cable (for printer dock 6000) viewing pictures on television) 3 Li-ion rechargeable battery, 1700 mAh 7 Lens cap 4* Battery charger, with plugs 8 Neck strap Not shown: User's Guide or User's Guide CD, Quick Start Guide, Kodak EasyShare software CD. Contents
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    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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    : Use only a Kodak EasyShare rechargeable Li-Ion battery. See Important Battery Information, page 14. Contacts 1 Make sure the Mode dial is turned to Off. 2 Open the battery door. 3 Orient the battery as shown, and push it in. 4 Close the battery door. Attaching the Neck Strap and Lens Cap Neck
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    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). LCD screen The name and description of the capture mode you chose is displayed on the screen
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    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 1 Turn
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    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 , the LCD screen turns off to save battery power. To turn it back on, press any button. See page 116 for other power-saving
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    : Close-up/Landscape Self Timer/Burst Date stamp Zoom indicator digital telephoto wide angle Mode description Flash PASM mode Aperture Shutter speed Picture quality Pictures/time remaining Storage location White balance ISO Camera mode Low battery (flashing = exhausted) Exposure compensation 8
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    Chapter 1 Capture Modes-Shutter Pressed Half-way Press the Shutter button half-way to display the active manual settings: Slow shutter speed warning Auto focus/auto exposure (AF/AE) indicator Auto focus framing marks ISO Exposure compensation Shutter speed Aperture 9
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    Mode-Picture Information Press the Review button. The applied features of the current picture or video are displayed: Print tag/number of prints Email tag Favorite tag Protect Picture number Storage location Album name Scroll arrows Camera mode Low battery (flashing = exhausted) More Picture
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    1 Inserting an SD/MMC Card Your camera has 16 MB of internal memory. However, optional SD/MMC cards provide removable, reusable storage for pictures and videos. CAUTION: The card can only be inserted one way; forcing it may damage the camera or card. Do not insert or remove a card when the mode
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    Card The camera offers two options for storing pictures and videos: Internal Memory -Store pictures and videos in 16 MB internal memory. SD/MMC Card -Store pictures and videos on a card. The number/length of pictures/videos depends on the size of the card. Purchase accessories at a dealer of Kodak
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    that appears in the status area indicates the camera's storage location. To check the location, either: Storage location ! Turn the Mode dial from the Off position. -Memory Card -Internal Memory Checking a Picture or Video's Location In Review mode, the storage location icon that appears with
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    using only a Kodak EasyShare Li-Ion rechargeable battery. Not all manufacturer's 3.7V Li-Ion rechargeable batteries are compatible with the camera. Damage caused by unauthorized accessories is not covered under warranty. For more information on batteries, visit http://www.kodak.com/global/en/service
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    (see page 81). The camera dock 6000 powers your camera, transfers pictures, and is also a battery charger for the Li-Ion battery included with your camera. ! Purchase an optional Kodak 5-volt AC adapter to power your camera, or use the one packaged with the Kodak EasyShare camera dock 6000 (see page
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    pictures-even if you are in Review, Share, or Setup. (In Video mode, the camera captures video.) Take a Picture EVF LCD 1 Turn the Mode dial to the mode you want to use. See page 18 for a description failed focus failed exposure NOTE: Open the flip-up flash unit to use flash (see page 26). 17
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    T (Telephoto) zoom button to exaggerate background blur. Night For night scenes or low-light conditions. Shutter speed may be slow, so place the camera on a flat, steady surface or use a tripod. Due to slow shutter speeds, advise people to stay still for a few seconds after the flash fires. Video
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    using optical zoom. Shutter Priority Mode (S) Use Shutter priority mode to control the shutter speed and exposure compensation. The camera automatically used to prevent blur when your subject is moving. To prevent camera shake, use a tripod for slow shutter speeds. Manual Mode (M) Use Manual
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    stop, controls the size of the lens opening, which determines the depth of may be affected when using optical zoom. Aperture Shutter speed Exposure Flash, are maintained for PASM mode even when you change modes or turn off the camera. This is the place to set and keep your custom settings. NOTE: Use
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    Chapter 2 Using the Jog Dial to Change PASM Mode Settings Jog dial Press to select button to change other settings (see page 31). 3 Take a picture as usual. NOTE: You can also use the jog dial to change exposure compensation in all other modes (except video). Press the jog dial to change in other
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    the Close-Up setting to gain sharpness and detail in pictures at close range. Use available light instead of flash if possible. The camera automatically sets the focus distance depending on the zoom position: Zoom position Wide Angle Telephoto Close-Up focus distance 4.7 to 27.6 in. (12 to 70 cm
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    Chapter 2 Using the Auto Focus Framing Marks The auto framing marks indicate the area of your scene that the camera is focusing on. For the best possible pictures, the camera attempts to focus on foreground subjects, even if the subjects are not centered in the scene. 1 Press the Shutter button
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    of that picture for approximately 5 seconds. While the picture is displayed, you can: share ! Review it: If you take no action, the picture is saved. ! Share it: Press the Share selectively, do so in Review (see page 53). To save battery power, turn off the Quickview feature (see page 68). 24
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    Using the Optical Zoom Use Optical Zoom to get up to 10X closer to your subject. Optical zoom is effective when the lens is no closer than 2.2 ft (.67 m) from the subject. When you turn on the camera, the lens extends to the Wide Angle position. The lens retracts when you turn off the camera. Zoom
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    restored when you exit the mode or turn off the camera, except in PASM mode (see page 27). Changing the Flash Settings 1 Slide the open flash button to open the flash unit. The flash unit must be open to use the flash or change the flash setting. 2 Press the button repeatedly to scroll through the
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    Mode Auto PASM Sport Portrait Default Flash Setting Auto* Auto Auto Auto* Available Flash To Return to the Settings (press Default Flash the Flash button Setting: to change) Auto, Flash Off, Exit the mode or turn Fill Flash, Red-eye off the camera. Reset manual options (see page 40). Exit the
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    flash unit cable into the external flash connector on the camera. The external flash unit is live when connected to the camera. Each time the camera takes a picture, the external flash unit is signaled to flash, regardless of the camera flash setting. Refer to your external flash unit user's guide
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    time the picture is taken. Self Timer button Self 1 Timer In any Still mode, press the Self Timer/Burst button. light 2 Place the camera on a flat surface or use a tripod. 3 Compose the scene. Then press the Shutter button half-way and hold to set the exposure and focus, then press the rest
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    ideal for capturing sporting events or objects in motion. Flash and Self Timer are disabled when you use Burst. Turn On Burst Burst button In any Still rest of the way down and hold it to take the pictures. The camera takes up to 6 pictures in quick succession. It stops taking pictures when the
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    Chapter 2 Changing Optional Settings Press the Menu button to access optional picture-taking settings. All menu options are not available in all modes. Rotate Mode dial for picture taking modes Menu Options Available Image Storage (see page 12) Picture Quality (see page 33) White Balance (see page
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    Chapter 2 Menu Options Available Sharpness (see page 39) Reset (see page 40) Video length (see page 48) Set Album (see page 41) Date Stamp (see page 42) Picture Taking Modes Video Auto PASM Sport Portrait Night Orientation Sensor (see page 43) Setup (see page 67) 32
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    Chapter 2 Setting Picture Quality Use the Quality setting to select a picture resolution. 1 In (3:2) (3.5 MP)-ideal for printing 4 x 6 in. (10 x 15 cm) prints to the Kodak EasyShare printer dock 6000 and other printing solutions without cropping (see page 80). Also for printing up to 11 x 14
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    can look white in daylight, but different under other lighting conditions. Use White Balance to correct the color shifts that result from shooting pictures under or halogen light bulbs. Ideal for indoor pictures without flash. Fluorescent -corrects the green cast of fluorescent lighting. Ideal
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    PASM Mode The ISO setting controls the camera's sensitivity to light. Use a lower ISO setting in brightly lit scenes; use a higher ISO setting for low-light or night pictures when flash is prohibited. Ideal for sporting events and excellent for indoor shots with or without flash. ISO 800 (Good)-
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    Mode dial or turn off the camera; or, if it was set while in PASM mode, until you use Reset (see page 40) to return to the default setting. TIP: You can take pictures in color, then change them to black & white or sepia on your computer with Kodak EasyShare software. Click the Help button in
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    Chapter 2 Setting Exposure Metering in PASM Mode Your camera uses matrix metering to set exposure values; it evaluates light levels in multiple locations within the scene to provide the best exposure for the main subject. Use Exposure Metering to target specific areas of a scene for evaluation.
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    Chapter 2 Setting Focus Zone in PASM Mode If you do not get the composition and focus results you want by using framing marks (see page 23), use the Focus Zone feature to select a large or a concentrated area of focus. NOTE: Focus Zone is available in PASM mode only. 1 In PASM mode, press
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    Chapter 2 Setting Sharpness in PASM Mode Use the Sharpness setting to highlight or blend the improve the clarity of an image, or if you later may want to crop the image. Standard (default)-use when no special effect is needed. Ideal for everyday pictures. Soft-softens the edges of the image.
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    screen. Cancel (default)-returns you to the Menu screen without changing your manual settings. 4 Press the Menu button to exit the menu. The mode Color Mode Orientation Sensor 0.0 Exposure comp. Exp. Metering Flash White Balance Focus Zone ISO Speed Date Stamp See page 111 for a
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    with those album names. First-On Your Computer Use Kodak EasyShare software, V 3.0 or higher, to create album names on your computer, then copy up to 32 album names to the camera's internal memory. See Kodak EasyShare software Help for details. (Formatting deletes the album names from internal
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    tagged pictures to your computer, the Kodak EasyShare software lets you search for your pictures by album name. See the Kodak EasyShare software Help for details. Placing the Date on Pictures Use the Date Stamp setting to imprint the date on your pictures. 1 Make sure the camera clock is set to
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    Chapter 2 Setting the Orientation Sensor If you rotate the camera to take a picture (for example, a portrait shot), the Orientation Sensor reorients the picture so that it is displayed correct side up. The Orientation Sensor is
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    Flash is not available in Video mode . NOTE: You can set Optical Zoom before (but not during) video recording. Taking a Video 1 Turn the Mode dial to Video . A live image, camera status, and the recording time available appear on the EVF or LCD screen. 2 Use for video storage capacities. NOTE: If
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    Chapter 3 Quickview-Reviewing the Video Just Taken After you take a video, the EVF or the video is not displayed after you take it. Using the Optical Zoom Use Optical Zoom to get up to 10X closer to your subject. When you turn on the camera, the lens is set to the Wide Angle position. NOTE: You
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    During Recording Turn off Continuous AF (auto focus) to prevent recording camera noise during video capture. When you turn off Continuous AF, you may notice a narrower area of focus or depth of field, especially if you zoomed to a telephoto position before recording. 1 Turn the Mode dial to Video
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    You can specify a time limit for your videos. The Video Length setting is useful if you wish to conserve space in the camera's internal memory or on a card, or if you want all of your videos to be the same length. 1 length options are not displayed. (See page 114 for video storage capacities.) 48
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    with those album names. First-On Your Computer Use Kodak EasyShare software, V 3.0 or higher, to create album names on your computer, then copy up to 32 album names to the camera's internal memory. See Kodak EasyShare software Help for details. (Formatting deletes the album names from internal
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    , then press the Self Timer button. The Self Timer icon appears in the status area and blinks during the timer countdown. 2 Place the camera on a flat surface or use a tripod. 3 Compose the scene. Press the Shutter button completely down and release it. Move so that you are in the scene. 4 To
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    . 4 Press the Review button to exit Review. NOTE: To save battery power while reviewing your images, place your camera in the optional Kodak EasyShare camera dock 6000 (see page 87). Or purchase a Kodak 5-volt AC adapter at a dealer of Kodak products or visit www.kodak.com/go/dx6490accessories
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    previous or next picture or video, press . Viewing Multiple Pictures and Videos 1 Press the Review button. 2 Press . NOTE: You can also press the Menu button, highlight , then press the OK button. review Thumbnails of nine pictures and videos are displayed at once. 3 Press 4 Press to display
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    to highlight an option, then press the OK button: PICTURE or VIDEO-deletes the OK displayed picture or video. EXIT-exits the Delete screen. review delete ALL-deletes all pictures and videos from your current storage location. 4 To delete other pictures and videos, press . 5 To exit delete
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    Setup Menu (page 67) Slide Show (page 57) Magnifying Pictures 1 Press the Review button, then locate a picture. 2 To magnify at 2X, press the OK button magnified. The magnification value is displayed. 3 Press to see different parts of the picture. 4 Press the OK button to redisplay the picture
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    Chapter 4 Protecting Pictures and Videos From Deletion 1 Press the Review button, then press protect. 2 Press the Menu button. to locate the OK button again. 5 Press the Menu button to exit the menu. CAUTION: Formatting internal memory or SD/MMC card deletes protected pictures and videos. 55
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    names. First-On Your Computer Use Kodak EasyShare software, V 3.0 or higher, to create album names on your computer, then copy up to 32 album names to the camera's internal memory. See Kodak EasyShare software Help for details. Second-On Your Camera 1 Press the Review button. 2 Press to locate
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    on the EVF or LCD screen. To run a slide show on a television, see page 58. To save battery power, use an optional Kodak 5-volt AC adapter (see page 88). Starting the Slide Show 1 Press the Review button, then press the Menu button. 2 Press to highlight Slide Show , then press the OK button
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    repeats until you cancel it by pressing the OK button or until battery power is exhausted. The Loop setting remains until you change it. user's guide for details. The camera screen turns off; the television screen acts as the camera Audio/video cable A/V out display. 2 Review pictures
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    . Before you copy, make sure that: ! A card is inserted in the camera. ! The camera's picture storage location is set to the location from which you are copying. See Choosing Internal Memory or SD/MMC Card, page 12. Copy pictures or videos: 1 Press the Review button, then press the Menu button
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    remains until you change it. Viewing Picture/Video Information 1 Press the Review button, then press the Menu button. 2 Press to highlight Picture or the menu. Info displayed: File name Date taken Time taken Quality Flash on/off Aperture Shutter speed Exp. comp. White balance ISO speed For other
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    on, about 1 second) while rotating the Mode dial to any capture position. The camera turns on and enters Review-only mode. The lens does not extend. 2 To exit the Review-only mode and enter normal camera operation: ! Press the Review button again, or; ! Press the Shutter button half-way down. The
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    ! As Favorites, for easy organization on your computer Tagged Videos ! By email ! As Favorites Print (page 64) share Email (page 65) Favorite (page 66) When Can I Tag My Pictures and Videos? Press the Share button anytime the camera is on. The camera enters Review mode and the Share menu is
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    in Quickview. Printing Tagged Pictures Dock your camera to the optional Kodak EasyShare printer dock 6000 and print tagged pictures directly-without a computer. See page 80. When you transfer the tagged pictures to your computer, the Kodak EasyShare software print screen opens. For details
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    5 Tagging Pictures and Videos for Emailing First-On Your Computer Use Kodak EasyShare software to create an email address book on your computer. Then, copy up to 32 email addresses to the camera's internal memory. Second-Tag On Your Camera 1 Press the Share button. Press to locate a picture
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    the tag, press the OK button again. 4 Press the Share button to exit the menu. Using Favorites On Your Computer When you transfer Favorite pictures and videos to your computer, you can use Kodak EasyShare software to retrieve, organize, and label them by subject, date, event, or any category you
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    To Access Setup Mode/Menus Use Setup to customize camera settings according to your preferences. 1 In any mode (including Review), press the Menu button. Setup is the page 6) Video Out (page 71) Language (page 71) Advanced Digital Zoom (page 69) Shutter Sound (page 70) Mode Description (page 70
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    Print Quantity , then press the OK button. 4 Press to select the new default quantity, then press the OK button. 5 Press the Menu button to video, Quickview displays it on the camera screen for approximately 5 seconds (see page 24 and page 46). To save battery power, turn off Quickview. 1 Press
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    Menu button to exit the menu. The picture is not displayed on the camera screen after you take it. To see the picture or video, press the Review button. This setting remains until you change it. Changing Advanced Digital Zoom 1 Press the Menu button. 2 Press to highlight Setup , then press the OK
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    . Turning Off the Mode Description When you turn on the camera or rotate the Mode dial to change modes, the name and a short description of the mode chosen is displayed on the screen. Use the Mode Description feature to turn off the mode description display. 1 Press the
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    regional setting that lets you successfully connect to a television or other external device (see page 58). 1 Press the Menu button. 2 Press an option: NTSC (default)-used in most countries except those in Europe and China. North America and Japan use NTSC. PAL-used in Europe and China. 5
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    . 4 Press to highlight an option: MEMORY CARD-deletes everything on the card; formats the card. CANCEL (default)-exits without making a change. INTERNAL MEMORY-deletes everything in internal memory including email addresses and album names; formats the internal memory. 5 Press the OK button
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    Press the Menu button. 2 Press to highlight Setup , then press the OK button. 3 Press to highlight About , then press the OK button. The camera model and the current firmware version appear. 4 Press the OK button again to return to the Menu screen. 5 Press the Menu button to exit the menu. 73
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    compatibility problems between this product and future hardware products or operating systems. NOTE: Computers with Windows 2000, Windows XP Pro, or Mac OS X operating systems need administrator privileges to install the software. See your computer user's guide. Windows OS-based System Requirements
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    ! Internet access for online printing and emailing Mac OS 8.6 and 9.x System Requirements ! PowerPC-based Macintosh computer ! Mac OS 8.6 or 9.x ! 64 MB of available RAM ! 200 MB : Mac OS 8.6 and 9.x do not support the Share button functions. Mac OS X is recommended for full functionality. 76
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    camera dock to the computer. Failure to do so may cause the software to load incorrectly. 1 Before you begin, close all software applications that are open on your computer (including anti-virus software). 2 Place the Kodak EasyShare software CD into the CD-ROM drive. 3 Load the software: Windows
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    with the camera. You must be connected to your Internet service provider to register electronically. To register later, visit www.kodak.com/go/register. 5 If prompted, restart the computer. If you turned off anti-virus software, turn it back on. See the anti-virus software manual for details
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    to the computer using: ! The (included) USB cable. ! The (optional) Kodak EasyShare camera dock 6000. See page 83 for connecting with the camera dock. ! The (optional) Kodak EasyShare printer dock 6000. Purchase these and other accessories at a dealer of Kodak products or visit www.kodak.com/go
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    ! Take the card to your local photo retailer for professional printing. Print With or Without a Computer Dock your camera to the Kodak EasyShare printer dock 6000 and print directly-without using a computer. Purchase this and other accessories at a dealer of Kodak products or visit www.kodak.com/go
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    AC adapter Your AC adapter may differ from the one pictured. 3 3 Kodak EasyShare Ni-MH rechargeable battery pack * 1 4 Quick Start Guide (not shown) *Important Note about the Ni-MH Battery Do not use the Ni-MH rechargeable battery pack in your DX6490 zoom digital camera. It is compatible with
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    is pre-installed in the camera dock. It allows all Kodak EasyShare CX/DX6000 series and LS600 series cameras to use the camera dock. A custom insert* is included with your camera. It provides a perfect fit for your Kodak EasyShare DX6490 zoom digital camera. Remove the Universal Insert 1 Place
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    Camera Dock 6000 After the Kodak EasyShare software is loaded (see page 77), connect the camera dock to your computer and to a power outlet. You need: ! The USB cable included with your camera ! The 5-volt AC adapter included with the camera dock IMPORTANT: Make sure your camera is NOT in the camera
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    battery or to transfer pictures and videos from the camera to the computer: Alignment Pins 1 Flip down the camera dock foot (optional). The camera dock now sits at the proper angle for viewing the LCD screen. Foot Connector 2 Turn off the camera. NOTE: Make sure you have the USB cable plugged
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    1 Make sure the Kodak EasyShare Li-Ion rechargeable battery is installed in the camera (see page 4). The battery requires charging before first use. Charging lights 2 Turn off the camera and place it in the camera dock (see page 84). If the battery requires charging, charging begins after
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    and to a computer via the USB cable. Pictures are being transferred to the computer. The camera is not seated in the camera dock (see page 84). The camera dock is not plugged into AC power (see page 83). The USB cable is not connected (see page 83). Need Help Using the Software? For details on
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    camera function with the camera in the dock (ex., run a slide show, check or change settings). Troubleshooting-Camera Dock 6000 Problem Cause Solution Pictures are not AC adapter or USB Check the connections (see transferred to cable is not securely page 83). the computer connected. Software
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    and error conditions Input voltage 5 ±0.25 V DC Power DC input AC adapter (included with camera dock) Using the AC Adapter to Power the Camera You can use the 5-volt AC adapter that came with the Kodak EasyShare camera dock 6000 to power the camera. The adapter cannot charge the battery. DC
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    DX6490 zoom digital camera is compatible with the Kodak EasyShare camera dock 6000 described here. It is not compatible with the earlier dock models: the Kodak EasyShare camera dock or camera dock II. For a list of Kodak EasyShare camera/dock compatibility, visit www.kodak.com/global/en/service
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    in the ReadMe file located on the Kodak EasyShare software CD. For camera dock 6000 troubleshooting, see page 87. For updates to Troubleshooting information, visit www.kodak.com/go/dx6490support. Camera Problems Problem Cause Solution Camera does not Battery is not properly Reinstall the
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    is full. Transfer pictures to the computer (page 79), delete pictures from the camera (page 53), switch storage locations (page 12), or insert a card with available memory (page 11). The Shutter button was For best pictures, see page 17. not fully pressed down. Part of the picture Something was
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    to have an effect. Move so there is no more than 16.1 ft (4.9 m) between the camera and the subject in Wide; 13.8 ft (4.2 m) in Telephoto. The subject is in front Use Fill flash (page 26) or change of a bright light your position so light is not behind (backlit). the subject. Not enough light
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    ends, the first frame of the video is displayed on the multi-up screen. Stored pictures are damaged. The card was removed Retake picture. Turn off the or the battery expired camera before removing the card. while the mode light or Keep battery charged. the image storage icon was blinking. 94
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    Out setting (NTSC or PAL, page 71). See the external device's user's guide. Camera freezes Camera detected an up when a card is error when the card inserted or was inserted or removed. removed. Turn the camera off, then back on. Make sure the camera is turned off before inserting or removing
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    the computer. camerasupport camera. Camera power is off. Turn on the camera (page 5). (For communication Battery is not charged. Recharge the battery (page 85). problems with Use a Kodak: 5-Volt AC adapter, a camera dock EasyShare camera dock 6000, or 6000, see EasyShare printer dock 6000
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    computer. Disconnect camera from the computer. Close all software applications, reconnect camera. Cannot transfer Software is not installed. Disconnect USB cable. (If using pictures. camera dock, disconnect cable and (The Add New Hardware remove camera from dock). Install EasyShare software
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    Chapter 10 SD/MMC Cards and Internal Memory Problem Cause Solution The camera does not recognize SD/MMC card. The card may not be SD/MMC certified. The card may be corrupt. Purchase a certified SD/MMC card. Reformat the card (page 72). Caution: Formatting erases all pictures and videos,
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    and videos, including protected files. (Formatting internal memory also erases email addresses and album names. To restore them, see Kodak EasyShare software Help.) No memory card (Files There is no card in the Insert a card (page 11). not copied) camera. Pictures were not copied. Not enough
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    tagging) Internal memory is full (Cannot save Share/ Album tagging) Insert a new card (page 11), transfer pictures (page 79), or delete pictures (page 53). Date and time have been reset This is the first time you Reset the clock (page 6). turned on the camera; or the battery has been removed
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    , contact Customer Support (page 106). Remove USB cable in camera. Restart computer if needed With camera dock or Remove the USB cable from printer dock 6000: USB the camera. Plug it into the cable was plugged into dock (page 83). the camera instead of the dock. Memory Card is full There
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    not Create and copy album been copied to the names from computer. See camera from the EasyShare software Help. computer. An error is detected. Turn the Mode dial off, then back on. If the message reappears, contact Customer Support (page 106). Mode Light Status Mode light The mode light
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    remove the card while the light is blinking. Camera has been turned on and is performing a self-check. Camera is operating normally Support (page 106). Battery is low or exhausted. Recharge the battery (page 85) or install a new one (page 4). Camera is connected Camera is operating to computer
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    www.kodak.com/go/howto Help in this Manual See Troubleshooting, page 91 for help with problems you may have with your camera, camera/computer connections, or SD/MMC cards. See page 81 for help with the EasyShare camera dock 6000. Software Help Click the Help button in the Kodak EasyShare software
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    ! Have the camera or camera dock connected to your computer. ! Be at your computer. ! Have the following information available: Operating system Processor speed (MHz Computer model Amount of memory (MB Exact error message you received Version of Kodak EasyShare software CD Camera serial number
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    12 Appendix Camera Specifications Kodak EasyShare DX6490 zoom digital camera Color modes Saturated color, neutral color, black & white, sepia Communication with computer USB, via: USB cable; EasyShare camera dock 6000; or printer dock 6000 Dimensions Width 3.9 in. (99.6 mm) Depth 3.2 in. (
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    Chapter 12 Kodak EasyShare DX6490 zoom digital camera Focus zone Multi-zone, center spot focus High speed, low-light auto focus: hybrid AF system with TTL and passive external sensor Image sensor 1/2.5 inch interline transfer CCD, 4:3 aspect ratio, RGB Bayer CFA, 4.0 M effective pixels ISO
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    Chapter 12 Kodak EasyShare DX6490 zoom digital camera Power Battery, 3.7V Li-Ion 1700 mAh (recommended, included with rechargeable camera); 1050 mAh (optional) AC adapter 5V DC (included with camera dock 6000) Self Timer 10 seconds Tripod socket Yes Video out NTSC or PAL selectable
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    Feature Exposure Metering Mode Flash Focus Zone Image Storage ISO Language Manual (PASM) mode Upgrading Your Software and Firmware Download the latest versions of the software included on the Kodak EasyShare software CD and the camera firmware (the software that runs on the camera). Visit www.kodak
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    use harsh or abrasive cleaners or organic solvents on the camera or any of its parts. ! Connect a tripod directly to the camera; do not connect a tripod to the camera dock. ! Service agreements are available in some countries. Contact a dealer of Kodak products for more information. ! For digital
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    pictures and videos. Purchase accessories at a dealer of Kodak products or visit www.kodak.com/go/dx6490accessories. Picture Storage Capacity Number of pictures Best Best (3:2) Better Good 16 MB internal memory 10 16 MB SD/MMC 12 32 MB SD/MMC 24 64 MB SD/MMC 48 128 MB SD/MMC 96 256 MB
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    the address book and album names copied from the computer. SYSTEM folder-created and used while updating camera firmware. DCIM folder-root level folder, contains the 100K6490 folder. Each time you turn on the camera or insert a different card, any empty folders within the DCIM folder are removed
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    zoom digital camera, and that camera manufacturer adheres to this file structure standard, the \DCIM folder contains a folder named by that camera. For more information, refer to the documentation that accompanied that camera. Burst Pictures When a burst series is initiated, a letter "B" replaces
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    Chapter 12 FCC Compliance and Advisory Kodak EasyShare DX6490 zoom digital camera Tested to comply with FCC Standards. FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
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    Index A A/V out, v, 58, 71 AC adapter, 83, 88 accessories AC adapter, camera, 88 battery, 15 buying, 105 camera dock, 81 external flash, 28 printer dock, 80 SD/MMC card, 11 advanced digital zoom, 25, 69 AF, continuous, 47 AF/AE indicator, 17 albums, tagging in review mode, 56 pictures, 41 videos,
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    reviewing pictures, 87 specifications, 88 troubleshooting, 87 camera overviews, iii-vi Canadian compliance, 117 card, memory, 115 center weight/spot, 37 zone, 38 changing PASM mode settings, 21 storage location, 12 charging battery via camera dock, 85 battery via charger, 3 lights, battery charger
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    pictures/videos, 55 digital zoom changing, 69 using, 25 display screen, changing, 7 disposal, recycling, 113 distances close-up pictures, 22 flash, 26 distant scenes, 22 dock camera, 81 printer, 80 downloading pictures, 79, 86 E EasyShare software, 75 emailing pictures/videos, 65 error messages, 99
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    23 soft, 39 zone, 38 folders, card, 115 formatting, internal memory/card, 72 framing your picture, 23 front view, camera, iii G good quality, 33 guidelines, battery, 15 H help camera dock, 87 support, 105 technical support, 105 web links, 105 I i button (status), 8 icons flash, 27 mode dial, 18 122
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    , 82 SD/MMC card, 11 software, 77 internal memory formatting, 72 setting storage location, 12 storage capacity, 114 troubleshooting, 98 ISO speed, 35 J jog dial changing PASM settings, 21 location, iii joystick, iv K Kodak EasyShare software getting help, 105 installing, 77 upgrading, 112 Kodak web
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    , 77 M Macintosh installing software on, 77 system requirements, 76 magnify picture, 54 maintenance, camera, 113 manual mode, 19 matrix metering, 37 memory inserting card, 11 internal, 12 removeable card, 12 storage capacities, 114 storage location setting, 12 menu button, iv review mode, 54 setup
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    naming, 115 locating on card, 115 magnifying, 54 printing, 80 printing tagged, 64 protecting, 55 quality, setting, 33 reviewing, 51 reviewing, camera dock, 87 storage capacity, 114 tagging, 41, 56, 64 taking, 17 taking, modes, 18 transfer via camera, 79 transfer via camera dock, 86 viewing multi-up
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    55 slide show, 57 without lens extend, 61 reviewing videos as you take them, 46 camera dock, 87 camera screen, 51 deleting, 53 menu options, 54 protecting, 55 slide show, 57 running slide show, 57 S safety battery, 15 camera, 113 saturated color mode, 36 screens, camera error messages, 99 LCD or EVF
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    Index SD/MMC card file names, 115 formatting, 72 inserting, 11 printing from, 80 setting storage location, 12 slot location, v storage capacities, 114 troubleshooting problems, 98 self timer light, iii with pictures, 29 with videos, 50 sensor, image, 110 sepia tone pictures, 36 service and support,
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    vi transfer via camera, 79 via camera dock, 86 trash can, deleting, 24, 46 tripod socket, vi troubleshooting camera, 91 camera dock, 87 tungsten light, 34 turning camera on and off, 5 U universal insert, 82 upgrading software, firmware, 112 URLs, Kodak web sites, 105 USB (universal serial bus) cable
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    television, 58 viewing camera information, 73 magnified picture, 54 picture after taking, 24, 51 picture/video information, 60 video after taking, 46 W white balance, 34 wide angle button, iv Windows installing software, 77 system requirements, 75 Z zone, focus, 38 zoom button, iv digital, 25, 69
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