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Kodak EasyShare DX6490 zoom digital camera User's Guide www.kodak.com For interactive tutorials, www.kodak.com/go/howto
Kodak EasyShare DX6490 zoom digital camera User's Guide www.kodak.com For interactive tutorials, www.kodak.com/go/howto
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... 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... 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 vii
... 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... 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 vii
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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 ...
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 ...
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Press the status button to turn the icons off and on the EVF or the LCD screen indicate the active camera and picture settings. Chapter 1 Checking Camera and Picture Status The icons that appear on . Capture Modes The active camera settings are displayed: 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
Press the status button to turn the icons off and on the EVF or the LCD screen indicate the active camera and picture settings. Chapter 1 Checking Camera and Picture Status The icons that appear on . Capture Modes The active camera settings are displayed: 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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... lens retracts when you turn off the camera. available settings are from the subject. Zoom indicator 1 Push the Zoom button toward W Zoom button (Wide Angle) to 30X. To zoom more W T quickly, push further. IMPORTANT: You may notice a decrease in printed image quality when using Digital Zoom. 1 Push the Zoom button to... set the exposure and focus, then press the rest of the way down to the Wide Angle position. When you turn on the screen during digital zoom. 2 Press the Shutter button half-way and hold to set the exposure and focus, then press the rest of the way down to...
... lens retracts when you turn off the camera. available settings are from the subject. Zoom indicator 1 Push the Zoom button toward W Zoom button (Wide Angle) to 30X. To zoom more W T quickly, push further. IMPORTANT: You may notice a decrease in printed image quality when using Digital Zoom. 1 Push the Zoom button to... set the exposure and focus, then press the rest of the way down to the Wide Angle position. When you turn on the screen during digital zoom. 2 Press the Shutter button half-way and hold to set the exposure and focus, then press the rest of the way down to...
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Setup is the last menu option on the menu screens. 2 Press to previous menu (page 68) Default Print Quantity (page 68) Quickview (page 68) Date & Time Set (page 6) Video Out (page 71) Language (page 71) Advanced Digital Zoom (page 69) Shutter Sound (page 70) Mode Description (page 70) Format (page 72) About (page 73) 67 Setup Menus Return to highlight Setup , then press the OK button. 6 Customizing Your Camera Settings 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 last menu option on the menu screens. 2 Press to previous menu (page 68) Default Print Quantity (page 68) Quickview (page 68) Date & Time Set (page 6) Video Out (page 71) Language (page 71) Advanced Digital Zoom (page 69) Shutter Sound (page 70) Mode Description (page 70) Format (page 72) About (page 73) 67 Setup Menus Return to highlight Setup , then press the OK button. 6 Customizing Your Camera Settings 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.
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... it . This setting remains until you take it . To see the picture or video, press the Review button. The picture is pressed again. Pause (default)-digital zoom turns on the camera screen after the Telephoto button is not displayed. 5 Press the Menu button to exit the menu. None-disables...
... it . This setting remains until you take it . To see the picture or video, press the Review button. The picture is pressed again. Pause (default)-digital zoom turns on the camera screen after the Telephoto button is not displayed. 5 Press the Menu button to exit the menu. None-disables...
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... 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 Li-Ion rechargeable battery that came with your camera is packaged with other Kodak EasyShare digital cameras, but not the DX6490. It is rechargeable with your DX6490 zoom digital camera.
... 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 Li-Ion rechargeable battery that came with your camera is packaged with other Kodak EasyShare digital cameras, but not the DX6490. It is rechargeable with your DX6490 zoom digital camera.
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... connector. 2 Fit the insert into place. Press in the camera dock. It allows all Kodak EasyShare CX/DX6000 series and LS600 series cameras to use the camera dock. Connector * If your camera is not included. 82 It provides a perfect fit for your Kodak EasyShare DX6490 zoom digital camera. A custom insert* is pre-installed in and lift. 2 Lift the side edge of...
... connector. 2 Fit the insert into place. Press in the camera dock. It allows all Kodak EasyShare CX/DX6000 series and LS600 series cameras to use the camera dock. Connector * If your camera is not included. 82 It provides a perfect fit for your Kodak EasyShare DX6490 zoom digital camera. A custom insert* is pre-installed in and lift. 2 Lift the side edge of...
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For a list of Kodak EasyShare camera/dock compatibility, visit www.kodak.com/global/en/service/docks/dockCompatibility.jhtml. 89 Chapter 9 Earlier Cameras and Docks Your Kodak EasyShare DX6490 zoom digital camera is not compatible with the Kodak EasyShare camera dock 6000 described here. It is 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/docks/dockCompatibility.jhtml. 89 Chapter 9 Earlier Cameras and Docks Your Kodak EasyShare DX6490 zoom digital camera is not compatible with the Kodak EasyShare camera dock 6000 described here. It is compatible with the earlier dock models: the Kodak EasyShare camera dock or camera dock II.
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... copy files (Files not copied) There is no pictures Change picture storage in the Insert a card (page 11). Chapter 10 Camera Screen Messages Message Cause Solution No images to (internal memory or the card). Caution: Formatting erases be read (Please format all...format internal memory) Caution: Formatting erases all pictures and videos, card or insert another digital camera. not copied) camera. Memory card cannot another including protected files. To restore them, see Kodak EasyShare software Help.) No memory card (Files There is not enough space in the location ...
... copy files (Files not copied) There is no pictures Change picture storage in the Insert a card (page 11). Chapter 10 Camera Screen Messages Message Cause Solution No images to (internal memory or the card). Caution: Formatting erases be read (Please format all...format internal memory) Caution: Formatting erases all pictures and videos, card or insert another digital camera. not copied) camera. Memory card cannot another including protected files. To restore them, see Kodak EasyShare software Help.) No memory card (Files There is not enough space in the location ...
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... with problems you may have with digital pictures www.kodak.com/go/pcbasics Download the latest camera software and firmware www.kodak.com/go/dx6490downloads Optimize your camera www.kodak.com/go/register View online tutorials www.kodak.com/go/howto Help in the Kodak EasyShare software. 105 See page 81 for cameras, software, www.kodak.com/go/support accessories, more...
... with problems you may have with digital pictures www.kodak.com/go/pcbasics Download the latest camera software and firmware www.kodak.com/go/dx6490downloads Optimize your camera www.kodak.com/go/register View online tutorials www.kodak.com/go/howto Help in the Kodak EasyShare software. 105 See page 81 for cameras, software, www.kodak.com/go/support accessories, more...
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... USB, via: USB cable; Locked AE@still; Continuous AE@video, preview External flash Maximum 500V; 12 Appendix Camera Specifications Kodak EasyShare DX6490 zoom digital camera Color modes Saturated color, neutral color, black & white, sepia Communication with program modes; EasyShare camera dock 6000; signal active synchronously with shutter release File format Still JPEG/EXIF v2.2 Video .mov file format...
... USB, via: USB cable; Locked AE@still; Continuous AE@video, preview External flash Maximum 500V; 12 Appendix Camera Specifications Kodak EasyShare DX6490 zoom digital camera Color modes Saturated color, neutral color, black & white, sepia Communication with program modes; EasyShare camera dock 6000; signal active synchronously with shutter release File format Still JPEG/EXIF v2.2 Video .mov file format...
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...° F (0 to infinity LCD screen (LCD and EVF not simultaneous) Operating temperature 2.2 in. (55.9 mm), color, 640 x 240 (153k) pixels. f/3.7 Aperture Priority f/2.8 - 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...
...° F (0 to infinity LCD screen (LCD and EVF not simultaneous) Operating temperature 2.2 in. (55.9 mm), color, 640 x 240 (153k) pixels. f/3.7 Aperture Priority f/2.8 - 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...
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.... (11.2 mm), color, 800 x 225(180k) (LCD and EVF not simultaneous) pixels. 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...
.... (11.2 mm), color, 800 x 225(180k) (LCD and EVF not simultaneous) pixels. 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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...contact with a clean, dry cloth. Contact a dealer of Kodak products for camera lenses. Chapter 12 Tips, Safety, Maintenance ! Clean the lens, EVF, and LCD screen: 1 Blow gently on the camera or any of the camera. ! Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaners or organic solvents..." booklet packed with chemically treated eyeglass lens tissue. For digital camera disposal or recycling information, contact your camera. ! Do not allow chemicals, such as suntan lotion, to the camera dock. ! Wipe the outside of the camera with the painted surface of its parts. ! Always follow...
...contact with a clean, dry cloth. Contact a dealer of Kodak products for camera lenses. Chapter 12 Tips, Safety, Maintenance ! Clean the lens, EVF, and LCD screen: 1 Blow gently on the camera or any of the camera. ! Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaners or organic solvents..." booklet packed with chemically treated eyeglass lens tissue. For digital camera disposal or recycling information, contact your camera. ! Do not allow chemicals, such as suntan lotion, to the camera dock. ! Wipe the outside of the camera with the painted surface of its parts. ! Always follow...
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... the address book and album names copied from the camera, the camera continues to use a card reader to retrieve your camera, the next picture number is named 100_0001.JPG; SYSTEM folder-created and used while updating camera firmware. Album tags are removed. 100K6490 subfolder-initially ...camera other than the Kodak EasyShare DX6490 115 The first picture is defined by incrementing the higher of the card file structure may be helpful. Chapter 12 Locating Pictures and Videos on a Card Pictures stored on SD/MMC Cards use a standard (DCF-Digital Camera Format) agreed upon by the camera...
... the address book and album names copied from the camera, the camera continues to use a card reader to retrieve your camera, the next picture number is named 100_0001.JPG; SYSTEM folder-created and used while updating camera firmware. Album tags are removed. 100K6490 subfolder-initially ...camera other than the Kodak EasyShare DX6490 115 The first picture is defined by incrementing the higher of the card file structure may be helpful. Chapter 12 Locating Pictures and Videos on a Card Pictures stored on SD/MMC Cards use a standard (DCF-Digital Camera Format) agreed upon by the camera...
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... 100B0011.JPG Image Mode File name 4 Burst (1/2) 100B0020.JPG 5 Burst (2/2) 100B0021.JPG 6 Still 100_0030.JPG Power-Saving Features If No The Camera Activity For 15 seconds EVF turns off 1 minute EVF/LCD screen turns off 8 minutes enters auto power off, mode light turns off 3 hours ..., a letter "B" replaces the underscore in the file name. Press any button (or insert or remove a card). Chapter 12 zoom digital camera, and that camera manufacturer adheres to this file structure standard, the \DCIM folder contains a folder named by 1. Burst Pictures When a burst series is ...
... 100B0011.JPG Image Mode File name 4 Burst (1/2) 100B0020.JPG 5 Burst (2/2) 100B0021.JPG 6 Still 100_0030.JPG Power-Saving Features If No The Camera Activity For 15 seconds EVF turns off 1 minute EVF/LCD screen turns off 8 minutes enters auto power off, mode light turns off 3 hours ..., a letter "B" replaces the underscore in the file name. Press any button (or insert or remove a card). Chapter 12 zoom digital camera, and that camera manufacturer adheres to this file structure standard, the \DCIM folder contains a folder named by 1. Burst Pictures When a burst series is ...
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...Kodak EasyShare DX6490 zoom digital camera Tested to comply with Canadian ICES-003. FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to operate the equipment. Canadian DOC Statement DOC Class B Compliance-This Class B digital... the equipment off and on, the user is connected; 4) consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the following measures: 1) reorient or relocate the receiving antenna; 2) increase the separation between the equipment...
...Kodak EasyShare DX6490 zoom digital camera Tested to comply with Canadian ICES-003. FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to operate the equipment. Canadian DOC Statement DOC Class B Compliance-This Class B digital... the equipment off and on, the user is connected; 4) consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the following measures: 1) reorient or relocate the receiving antenna; 2) increase the separation between the equipment...
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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... focus framing marks, 23 focus, continuous, 47 focus/exposure indicator, 17 mode, picture taking, 18 power-down, 116 B back view, camera, iv battery capacities, 14 charge via camera dock, 85 charge via charger, 3 door location, vi expected life, 14 extending life, 15 loading, 4 replacement types, 14 safety, ...
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... focus framing marks, 23 focus, continuous, 47 focus/exposure indicator, 17 mode, picture taking, 18 power-down, 116 B back view, camera, iv battery capacities, 14 charge via camera dock, 85 charge via charger, 3 door location, vi expected life, 14 extending life, 15 loading, 4 replacement types, 14 safety, ...