User Manual
Page 1
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
User Manual
Page 13
... to Page. On Mac OS X: ! guide or Installing the Software, page 75. 1 Getting Started Install Software First Install the software from the Kodak EasyShare software CD before connecting the camera (or camera dock) to load incorrectly. Failure to do so may cause the software to the computer. For a large print version of this User...
... to Page. On Mac OS X: ! guide or Installing the Software, page 75. 1 Getting Started Install Software First Install the software from the Kodak EasyShare software CD before connecting the camera (or camera dock) to load incorrectly. Failure to do so may cause the software to the computer. For a large print version of this User...
User Manual
Page 14
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. Chapter 1 Package Contents 5 1 2* 6 7 3 8 4* 1 Camera 5 USB cable 2* Custom insert (for camera dock and 6 Audio/Video cable (for additional contents. 2 See page 81 for printer dock 6000) viewing...
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. Chapter 1 Package Contents 5 1 2* 6 7 3 8 4* 1 Camera 5 USB cable 2* Custom insert (for camera dock and 6 Audio/Video cable (for additional contents. 2 See page 81 for printer dock 6000) viewing...
User Manual
Page 15
...page 81). You can also charge the battery using the optional Kodak EasyShare printer dock 6000 or the Kodak EasyShare camera dock 6000 (see page 14. Purchase these and other accessories at a dealer of Kodak products or visit www.kodak.com/go/accessories. In that case, use . 1 Insert ... the Battery The Li-Ion rechargeable battery requires charging before first use the camera dock to charge your battery (see Chapter 9, Using the Camera Dock 6000). 3 NOTE: If your camera is packaged with a Kodak EasyShare camera dock 6000, the battery charger is not included. The indicator light turns ...
...page 81). You can also charge the battery using the optional Kodak EasyShare printer dock 6000 or the Kodak EasyShare camera dock 6000 (see page 14. Purchase these and other accessories at a dealer of Kodak products or visit www.kodak.com/go/accessories. In that case, use . 1 Insert ... the Battery The Li-Ion rechargeable battery requires charging before first use the camera dock to charge your battery (see Chapter 9, Using the Camera Dock 6000). 3 NOTE: If your camera is packaged with a Kodak EasyShare camera dock 6000, the battery charger is not included. The indicator light turns ...
User Manual
Page 16
... Strap and Lens Cap Neck Strap: 1 Attach the metal rings on each side of the camera). 2 Thread the lens cap through the loop. Lens Cap: 1 Thread the lens cap strap...neck strap ring (closest to the strap posts on the ends of the neck strap to the lens side of the camera. Use the lens cap to Off. 2 Open the battery door. 3 Orient the battery as shown, and push it... in use. 4 Contacts 1 Make sure the Mode dial is turned to protect the lens when the camera is not in . 4 Close the battery door. Pull until secure. See Important Battery Information, page 14. Chapter 1 Loading...
... Strap and Lens Cap Neck Strap: 1 Attach the metal rings on each side of the camera). 2 Thread the lens cap through the loop. Lens Cap: 1 Thread the lens cap strap...neck strap ring (closest to the strap posts on the ends of the neck strap to the lens side of the camera. Use the lens cap to Off. 2 Open the battery door. 3 Orient the battery as shown, and push it... in use. 4 Contacts 1 Make sure the Mode dial is turned to protect the lens when the camera is not in . 4 Close the battery door. Pull until secure. See Important Battery Information, page 14. Chapter 1 Loading...
User Manual
Page 18
.... The setting remains until you connect the camera. NOTE: Depending on the camera or if the battery is highlighted. Press the OK button. Or, select CANCEL to set the date and time at a later time. 2 Press Press to exit the menu. See the Kodak EasyShare software Help for an extended time. 1 ... the Date & Time, First Time The Date & Time have been reset message appears the first time you turn on your computer operating system, Kodak EasyShare software may allow your computer to automatically update the camera clock when you change it. Setting the Date & Time, Anytime 1 Turn on the...
.... The setting remains until you connect the camera. NOTE: Depending on the camera or if the battery is highlighted. Press the OK button. Or, select CANCEL to set the date and time at a later time. 2 Press Press to exit the menu. See the Kodak EasyShare software Help for an extended time. 1 ... the Date & Time, First Time The Date & Time have been reset message appears the first time you turn on your computer operating system, Kodak EasyShare software may allow your computer to automatically update the camera clock when you change it. Setting the Date & Time, Anytime 1 Turn on the...
User Manual
Page 26
.... Damage caused by unauthorized accessories is a lower power battery. Li-Ion rechargeable battery, 1700 mAh (included with the camera. HOWEVER, the 1050 mAh battery is not covered under warranty. We recommend using only a Kodak EasyShare Li-Ion rechargeable battery. Expect approximately 30% fewer pictures per full charge) Optional battery: You can also use...
.... Damage caused by unauthorized accessories is a lower power battery. Li-Ion rechargeable battery, 1700 mAh (included with the camera. HOWEVER, the 1050 mAh battery is not covered under warranty. We recommend using only a Kodak EasyShare Li-Ion rechargeable battery. Expect approximately 30% fewer pictures per full charge) Optional battery: You can also use...
User Manual
Page 27
...charger for the Li-Ion battery included with the Kodak EasyShare camera dock 6000 (see page 80). Chapter 1 Extending Battery Life ! The camera dock 6000 powers your camera, or use of the flash. ! The printer dock 6000 powers your camera. ! when they return to touch metal objects,... including coins. Excessive use the one packaged with your camera, makes 4 x 6 prints with or without a computer, transfers pictures, and is reduced at www.rbrc.com. 15 Purchase an optional Kodak EasyShare camera dock 6000 (see page 24 and page 46). - Otherwise, a...
...charger for the Li-Ion battery included with the Kodak EasyShare camera dock 6000 (see page 80). Chapter 1 Extending Battery Life ! The camera dock 6000 powers your camera, or use of the flash. ! The printer dock 6000 powers your camera. ! when they return to touch metal objects,... including coins. Excessive use the one packaged with your camera, makes 4 x 6 prints with or without a computer, transfers pictures, and is reduced at www.rbrc.com. 15 Purchase an optional Kodak EasyShare camera dock 6000 (see page 24 and page 46). - Otherwise, a...
User Manual
Page 48
Neutral Color-gives a more vibrant look to the default setting. This setting remains until you change the 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 all colors in your pictures.... in black & white or sepia cannot be changed to highlight an option, then press the OK button. Pictures taken in the software for pictures with Kodak EasyShare software. Black & White-for black and white pictures. Saturated Color (default)-gives a more balanced and natural look . Chapter 2 Setting Color Mode Use Color Mode...
Neutral Color-gives a more vibrant look to the default setting. This setting remains until you change the 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 all colors in your pictures.... in black & white or sepia cannot be changed to highlight an option, then press the OK button. Pictures taken in the software for pictures with Kodak EasyShare software. Black & White-for black and white pictures. Saturated Color (default)-gives a more balanced and natural look . Chapter 2 Setting Color Mode Use Color Mode...
User Manual
Page 53
See Kodak EasyShare software Help for Album Names Use the Set Album (Still) feature to the camera's internal memory. Repeat to highlight an album name, then press the OK button. Then, all album selections, select Clear All. 41 Selected albums have a ... (Formatting deletes the album names from internal memory.) Second-On Your Camera 1 In any Still mode, press the Menu button. 2 Highlight Set Album (Still) , then press the OK button. 3 Press to select more than one album. First-On Your Computer Use Kodak EasyShare software, V 3.0 or higher, to create album names on your ...
See Kodak EasyShare software Help for Album Names Use the Set Album (Still) feature to the camera's internal memory. Repeat to highlight an album name, then press the OK button. Then, all album selections, select Clear All. 41 Selected albums have a ... (Formatting deletes the album names from internal memory.) Second-On Your Camera 1 In any Still mode, press the Menu button. 2 Highlight Set Album (Still) , then press the OK button. 3 Press to select more than one album. First-On Your Computer Use Kodak EasyShare software, V 3.0 or higher, to create album names on your ...
User Manual
Page 54
Chapter 2 5 Highlight Exit, then press the OK button. Your album selection is displayed on your pictures. 1 Make sure the camera clock is set to the correct date (see page 6). 2 In any Still mode, press the Menu button. 3 Press to highlight Date Stamp , then ...it . Your selections are saved. Third-Transfer to Your Computer When you transfer the tagged pictures to exit the menu. See the Kodak EasyShare software Help for your computer, the Kodak EasyShare software lets you change it . 42 This setting remains until you search for details. The current date is selected. 6 Press the...
Chapter 2 5 Highlight Exit, then press the OK button. Your album selection is displayed on your pictures. 1 Make sure the camera clock is set to the correct date (see page 6). 2 In any Still mode, press the Menu button. 3 Press to highlight Date Stamp , then ...it . Your selections are saved. Third-Transfer to Your Computer When you transfer the tagged pictures to exit the menu. See the Kodak EasyShare software Help for your computer, the Kodak EasyShare software lets you change it . 42 This setting remains until you search for details. The current date is selected. 6 Press the...
User Manual
Page 61
.... (Formatting deletes the album names from internal memory.) Second-On Your Camera 1 In Video mode, press the Menu button. 2 Highlight Set Album (Video) , then press the OK button. 3 Press to your computer, the Kodak EasyShare software lets you search for your computer, then copy up to 32...press the OK button. Your selections are tagged with those album names. First-On Your Computer Use Kodak EasyShare software, V 3.0 or higher, to create album names on the screen. See the Kodak EasyShare software Help for details. 49 Chapter 3 Pre-tagging for Album Names Use the Set Album (Video...
.... (Formatting deletes the album names from internal memory.) Second-On Your Camera 1 In Video mode, press the Menu button. 2 Highlight Set Album (Video) , then press the OK button. 3 Press to your computer, the Kodak EasyShare software lets you search for your computer, then copy up to 32...press the OK button. Your selections are tagged with those album names. First-On Your Computer Use Kodak EasyShare software, V 3.0 or higher, to create album names on the screen. See the Kodak EasyShare software Help for details. 49 Chapter 3 Pre-tagging for Album Names Use the Set Album (Video...
User Manual
Page 63
..., see page 10 or page 60. 2 Press the Share button to tag your camera in Review mode. Viewing Single Pictures and Videos 1 Press the Review button. Or purchase a Kodak 5-volt AC adapter at a dealer of Kodak products or visit www.kodak.com/go/dx6490accessories. 51 For fast scrolling, press and hold . 4 Press the Review...). review The EVF or LCD screen displays the last picture or video taken. 4 Reviewing Pictures and Videos Remember, take a picture anytime-even in the optional Kodak EasyShare camera dock 6000 (see page 63).
..., see page 10 or page 60. 2 Press the Share button to tag your camera in Review mode. Viewing Single Pictures and Videos 1 Press the Review button. Or purchase a Kodak 5-volt AC adapter at a dealer of Kodak products or visit www.kodak.com/go/dx6490accessories. 51 For fast scrolling, press and hold . 4 Press the Review...). review The EVF or LCD screen displays the last picture or video taken. 4 Reviewing Pictures and Videos Remember, take a picture anytime-even in the optional Kodak EasyShare camera dock 6000 (see page 63).
User Manual
Page 91
... connecting with the camera dock. ! The software prompts you through the transfer process. 79 The (optional) Kodak EasyShare camera dock 6000. Transferring Pictures With the USB Cable 1 Turn off the camera. 2 Plug the labeled end of Kodak products or visit www.kodak.com/go/dx6490accessories. 8 Connecting Camera to Computer CAUTION: Install Kodak EasyShare software before connecting the camera or optional dock...
... connecting with the camera dock. ! The software prompts you through the transfer process. 79 The (optional) Kodak EasyShare camera dock 6000. Transferring Pictures With the USB Cable 1 Turn off the camera. 2 Plug the labeled end of Kodak products or visit www.kodak.com/go/dx6490accessories. 8 Connecting Camera to Computer CAUTION: Install Kodak EasyShare software before connecting the camera or optional dock...
User Manual
Page 93
... the computer. ! Instead, use the Ni-MH rechargeable battery pack in your camera). ! NOTE: If your camera (see page 4). It is compatible with a camera dock 6000, the Ni-MH battery pack is packaged with other Kodak EasyShare digital cameras, but not the DX6490. Camera Dock 6000 Package Contents 1 Camera dock 6000 2 2 5-volt AC adapter Your AC adapter may differ from...
... the computer. ! Instead, use the Ni-MH rechargeable battery pack in your camera). ! NOTE: If your camera (see page 4). It is compatible with a camera dock 6000, the Ni-MH battery pack is packaged with other Kodak EasyShare digital cameras, but not the DX6490. Camera Dock 6000 Package Contents 1 Camera dock 6000 2 2 5-volt AC adapter Your AC adapter may differ from...
User Manual
Page 100
... 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 an electrical outlet. DC-In 1 Connect the AC adapter to the DC...-In port. 2 Connect the other end of Kodak products or visit www.kodak.com/go/dx6490accessories. 88 The adapter cannot charge the battery. ...
... 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 an electrical outlet. DC-In 1 Connect the AC adapter to the DC...-In port. 2 Connect the other end of Kodak products or visit www.kodak.com/go/dx6490accessories. 88 The adapter cannot charge the battery. ...
User Manual
Page 101
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.
User Manual
Page 108
... with the computer. computer port (page 79). 96 on the www.kodak.com/go/ with Use a Kodak: 5-Volt AC adapter, a camera dock EasyShare camera dock 6000, or 6000, see EasyShare printer dock 6000 to this file on the EasyShare cannot the configuration of the laptop user's guide to disable laptops turn the viewfinder) is not haven't looked...
... with the computer. computer port (page 79). 96 on the www.kodak.com/go/ with Use a Kodak: 5-Volt AC adapter, a camera dock EasyShare camera dock 6000, or 6000, see EasyShare printer dock 6000 to this file on the EasyShare cannot the configuration of the laptop user's guide to disable laptops turn the viewfinder) is not haven't looked...
User Manual
Page 117
... camera www.kodak.com/go/dx6490support Help with Windows operating system and working with digital pictures www.kodak.com/go/pcbasics Download the latest camera software and firmware www.kodak.com/go/dx6490downloads Optimize your printer for truer, www.kodak.com/go/onetouch more vibrant colors Get support for help with problems you may have with the EasyShare camera...
... camera www.kodak.com/go/dx6490support Help with Windows operating system and working with digital pictures www.kodak.com/go/pcbasics Download the latest camera software and firmware www.kodak.com/go/dx6490downloads Optimize your printer for truer, www.kodak.com/go/onetouch more vibrant colors Get support for help with problems you may have with the EasyShare camera...
User Manual
Page 121
... Tele: 3.9-13.8 ft (1.0-4.2 m) ISO 200 Charging Time Less than 7 seconds with program modes; EasyShare camera dock 6000; TTL-AE with fully charged battery 109 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 computer USB...
... Tele: 3.9-13.8 ft (1.0-4.2 m) ISO 200 Charging Time Less than 7 seconds with program modes; EasyShare camera dock 6000; TTL-AE with fully charged battery 109 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 computer USB...
