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Chapter 12 Feature Exposure Metering Mode Flash Focus Zone Image Storage ISO Language Manual (PASM) mode Orientation Sensor Picture Quality Quickview Shutter Sound Slide Show Interval Slide Show Loop Storage Location Video Date Display Video Out White Balance Factory Setting Multi-pattern Auto: Auto, Sport, Portrait, Night, PASM Off: Video, Burst Multi-zone Auto Auto English Program mode (P) On Best On On 5 seconds Off Auto None NTSC Auto 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.com/go/dx6490downloads. 112

Section	Page
Product Overviews	3
Table of Contents	7
1 Getting Started	13
Install Software First	13
Need This Guide in Larger Print?	13
Package Contents	14
Charging the Battery	15
Loading the Battery	16
Attaching the Neck Strap and Lens Cap	16
Turning On the Camera	17
Setting the Date and Time	18
Setting the Date & Time, First Time	18
Setting the Date & Time, Anytime	18
Changing the Display, EVF or LCD	19
EVF Timeout—15 Seconds	19
LCD Screen Timeout—1 Minute	19
Checking Camera and Picture Status	20
Capture Modes	20
Capture Modes—Shutter Pressed Half-way	21
Review Mode—Picture Information	22
More Picture Information	22
Inserting an SD/MMC Card	23
Choosing Internal Memory or SD/MMC Card	24
Managing Your Storage Location Setting	24
Checking Your Storage Setting	25
Checking a Picture or Video’s Location	25
Important Battery Information	26
Battery Replacement Types/Battery Life	26
Extending Battery Life	27
Battery Safety and Handling	27
2 Taking Pictures	29
Take a Picture	29
Picture-Taking Modes	30
PASM Mode	31
Program Mode	31
Aperture Priority Mode	31
Shutter Priority Mode	31
Manual Mode	31
PASM Screen Options	32
Settings Apply Only in PASM Mode	32
Using the Jog Dial to Change PASM Mode	33
Shooting Close-Up and Landscape Pictures	34
Close-Up Pictures	34
Landscape Pictures	34
Using the Auto Focus Framing Marks	35
Quickview—Reviewing the Picture Just Taken	36
Using the Optical Zoom	37
Using the Advanced Digital Zoom	37
Using the Flip-up Flash	38
Changing the Flash Settings	38
Flash Icon Behavior	39
Flash Settings In Each Mode	39
Using an External Flash Unit	40
Putting Yourself in the Picture	41
Taking a Burst Series of Pictures	42
Turn On Burst	42
Take the Pictures	42
Changing Optional Settings	43
Setting Picture Quality	45
Setting White Balance in PASM Mode	46
Setting ISO Speed in PASM Mode	47
Setting Color Mode	48
Setting Exposure Metering in PASM Mode	49
Setting Focus Zone in PASM Mode	50
Setting Sharpness in PASM Mode	51
Resetting Manual Settings to Defaults	52
Pre-tagging for Album	53
First—On Your Computer	53
Second—On Your Camera	53
Third—Transfer to Your Computer	54
Placing the Date on Pictures	54
Setting the Orientation Sensor	55
3 Taking Videos	57
Taking a Video	57
Quickview—Reviewing the Video Just Taken	58
Using the Optical Zoom	58
Changing Optional Video Settings	59
Eliminate Camera Noise During Recording	59
Setting Video Length	60
Pre-tagging for Album	61
First—On Your Computer	61
Second—On Your Camera	61
Third—Transfer to Your Computer	61
Putting Yourself in the Video	62
4 Reviewing Pictures and Videos	63
Viewing Single Pictures and Videos	63
Playing a Video	64
Viewing Multiple Pictures and Videos	64
Deleting Pictures and Videos	65
Changing Optional Review Settings	66
Magnifying Pictures	66
Protecting Pictures and Videos From Deletion	67
Tagging Pictures/Videos for Albums	68
First—On Your Computer	68
Second—On Your Camera	68
Third—Transfer to Your Computer	68
Running a Slide Show	69
Starting the Slide Show	69
Changing the Slide Show Display Interval	69
Running a Continuous Slide Show Loop	70
Displaying Pictures/Videos on a Television	70
Copying Pictures and Videos	71
Displaying Video Date	72
Viewing Picture/Video Information	72
Protecting the Lens During Review	73
5 Sharing Pictures and Videos	75
When Can I Tag My Pictures and Videos?	75
Tagging Pictures for Printing	76
Printing Tagged Pictures	76
Tagging Pictures and Videos for Emailing	77
First—On Your Computer	77
Second—Tag On Your Camera	77
Third—Transfer and Email	77
Tagging Pictures and Videos as Favorites	78
Using Favorites On Your Computer	78
Need Help?	78
6 Customizing Your Camera Settings	79
To Access Setup Mode/Menus	79
Setup Menus	79
Returning to the Previous Menu	80
Changing the Default Print Quantity	80
Turning Off Quickview	80
Changing Advanced Digital Zoom	81
Turning Off the Shutter Sound	82
Turning Off the Mode Description	82
Setting Video Out	83
Selecting a Language	83
Formatting Internal Memory or Card	84
Viewing Camera Information	85
7 Installing the Software	87
Windows OS-based system requirements	87
Mac OS X system requirements	88
Mac OS 8.6 and 9.x system requirements	88
Install the Software	89
8 Connecting Camera to Computer	91
Transferring Pictures With the USB Cable	91
Printing Pictures from Your Computer	92
Ordering Prints Online	92
Printing From an Optional SD/MMC Card	92
Print With or Without a Computer	92
9 Using the Camera Dock 6000	93
Camera Dock 6000 Package Contents	93
*Important Note about the Ni-MH Battery	93
Installing the Custom Camera Insert	94
Remove the Universal Insert	94
Install the Custom Insert	94
Connecting the Camera Dock 6000	95
Docking the Camera	96
Charging the Battery	97
Charging Lights Status	97
Transferring Pictures With the Dock	98
Transfer Light Status	98
Need Help Using the Software?	98
Reviewing Pictures and Videos	99
Troubleshooting—Camera Dock 6000	99
Camera Dock 6000 Specifications	100
Using the AC Adapter to Power the Camera	100
Earlier Cameras and Docks	101
10 Troubleshooting	103
Camera Problems	103
Camera/Computer Communications	108
SD/MMC Cards and Internal Memory	110
Camera Screen Messages	111
Mode Light Status	114
11 Getting Help	117
Helpful Web Links	117
Help in this Manual	117
Software Help	117
Telephone Customer Support	118
Before You Call	118
Telephone Numbers	119
12 Appendix	121
Camera Specifications	121
Original Factory Settings	123
Upgrading Your Software and Firmware	124
Tips, Safety, Maintenance	125
Storage Capacities	126
Picture Storage Capacity	126
Video Storage Capacity	126
Locating Pictures and Videos on a Card	127
Picture Naming Conventions	127
Burst Pictures	128
Power-Saving Features	128
FCC Compliance and Advisory	129
Canadian DOC Statement	129