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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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Back View 12 Product Overview 34 56 7 8 9 10 15 14 13 12 11 1 Neck strap post 9 Joystick (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 LCD screen (liquid crystal display) iv
Back View 12 Product Overview 34 56 7 8 9 10 15 14 13 12 11 1 Neck strap post 9 Joystick (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 LCD screen (liquid crystal display) iv
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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... 19 Shooting Close-Up and 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... 19 Shooting Close-Up and 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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... 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 Noise During Recording 47 Setting Video Length 48 Pre-tagging for Album Names 49 Putting Yourself in the Video 50 viii
... 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 Noise During Recording 47 Setting Video Length 48 Pre-tagging for Album Names 49 Putting Yourself in the Video 50 viii
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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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Chapter 1 Checking Camera and Picture Status The icons that appear on . Press the status button to turn the icons off and on the EVF or the LCD screen indicate the active camera and picture settings. 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
Chapter 1 Checking Camera and Picture Status The icons that appear on . Press the status button to turn the icons off and on the EVF or the LCD screen indicate the active camera and picture settings. 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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Mode Auto Visit www.kodak.com/go/dx6490support for specifications and shutter speeds for a full discussion of PASM mode. PASM Sport For ultimate creative control. Portrait For full-frame portraits of use a tripod. Use the T (Telephoto) zoom button to be indistinct. Description For general picture ...taking-offers an excellent balance of image quality and ease of people. Allows the subject to be slow, so place the camera on a flat, steady surface or use . Shutter ...
Mode Auto Visit www.kodak.com/go/dx6490support for specifications and shutter speeds for a full discussion of PASM mode. PASM Sport For ultimate creative control. Portrait For full-frame portraits of use a tripod. Use the T (Telephoto) zoom button to be indistinct. Description For general picture ...taking-offers an excellent balance of image quality and ease of people. Allows the subject to be slow, so place the camera on a flat, steady surface or use . Shutter ...
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... sets the shutter speed and aperture (f-stop) based on the scene lighting. The camera automatically sets the shutter speed for the highest level of sharpness). NOTE: The aperture setting may be affected when using optical zoom. Shutter priority mode is moving. Use the jog dial to select the modes and settings in...
... sets the shutter speed and aperture (f-stop) based on the scene lighting. The camera automatically sets the shutter speed for the highest level of sharpness). NOTE: The aperture setting may be affected when using optical zoom. Shutter priority mode is moving. Use the jog dial to select the modes and settings in...
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... speed-controls how long the shutter stays open. The shaking hand icon warns of field. Exposure Compensation-controls how much light enters the camera, good for slow shutter speeds. This is too light, decrease the setting; if it's too dark, increase the setting. If the... landscapes and well-lit conditions. The highest and lowest aperture settings may be affected when using optical zoom. For example, if you change modes or turn off the camera. To prevent camera shake, use a tripod for controlling backlit scenes. Larger aperture settings keep your custom settings. Smaller ...
... speed-controls how long the shutter stays open. The shaking hand icon warns of field. Exposure Compensation-controls how much light enters the camera, good for slow shutter speeds. This is too light, decrease the setting; if it's too dark, increase the setting. If the... landscapes and well-lit conditions. The highest and lowest aperture settings may be affected when using optical zoom. For example, if you change modes or turn off the camera. To prevent camera shake, use a tripod for controlling backlit scenes. Larger aperture settings keep your custom settings. Smaller ...
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... of far away scenes. Chapter 2 Shooting Close-Up and Landscape Pictures Use the Close-Up/Landscape button very close range. 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) 3.9 to 6.9 ft (1.2 to 2.1 m) Landscape Pictures...
... of far away scenes. Chapter 2 Shooting Close-Up and Landscape Pictures Use the Close-Up/Landscape button very close range. 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) 3.9 to 6.9 ft (1.2 to 2.1 m) Landscape Pictures...
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... lens retracts when you turn off the camera. Optical zoom is effective when the lens is turned on the camera, the lens extends to take the picture. The EVF or LCD screen displays the zoomed image and the zoom indicator. The zoom indicator remains on the screen during digital zoom. 2 Press the Shutter button half-way and hold...
... lens retracts when you turn off the camera. Optical zoom is effective when the lens is turned on the camera, the lens extends to take the picture. The EVF or LCD screen displays the zoomed image and the zoom indicator. The zoom indicator remains on the screen during digital zoom. 2 Press the Shutter button half-way and hold...
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NOTE: You can set Optical Zoom before (but not during) video recording. Taking a Video 1 Turn the Mode dial to customize video-taking settings. See page 114 for more than 2 seconds to ... video storage capacities. The time display turns red when the available time reaches 10 seconds. To stop recording, press the Shutter button again. A live image, camera status, and the recording time available appear on the screen and the elapsed time is displayed. 4 To stop recording, release the Shutter button. 45 Flash...
NOTE: You can set Optical Zoom before (but not during) video recording. Taking a Video 1 Turn the Mode dial to customize video-taking settings. See page 114 for more than 2 seconds to ... video storage capacities. The time display turns red when the available time reaches 10 seconds. To stop recording, press the Shutter button again. A live image, camera status, and the recording time available appear on the screen and the elapsed time is displayed. 4 To stop recording, release the Shutter button. 45 Flash...
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... displays the first frame of the video for email or as a Favorite (see OK, page 68). Wide Angle 1 Use the EVF or LCD screen to zoom in. Press OK again to adjust the volume. Push toward T (Telephoto) to frame your subject. When you take it : Press the Share button to ... off, the video is not displayed after you turn off the Quickview feature (see page 63). ! You can turn on the camera, the lens is displayed, you can change Optical Zoom before (but not during) video recording. While the frame is set to tag the video for approximately 5 seconds. Play it : ...
... displays the first frame of the video for email or as a Favorite (see OK, page 68). Wide Angle 1 Use the EVF or LCD screen to zoom in. Press OK again to adjust the volume. Push toward T (Telephoto) to frame your subject. When you take it : Press the Share button to ... off, the video is not displayed after you turn off the Quickview feature (see page 63). ! You can turn on the camera, the lens is displayed, you can change Optical Zoom before (but not during) video recording. While the frame is set to tag the video for approximately 5 seconds. Play it : ...
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Chapter 3 Changing Optional Video Settings In Video mode, press the Menu button to prevent recording camera noise during video capture. This setting remains until you zoomed to a telephoto position before recording. 1 Turn the Mode dial to Video , then press the Menu button. 2 Highlight the Continuous AF menu , then press the OK ...
Chapter 3 Changing Optional Video Settings In Video mode, press the Menu button to prevent recording camera noise during video capture. This setting remains until you zoomed to a telephoto position before recording. 1 Turn the Mode dial to Video , then press the Menu button. 2 Highlight the Continuous AF menu , then press the OK ...
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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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...Off, then press the OK button. 5 Press the Menu button to exit the menu. 69 The digital zoom portion of the zoom indicator is pressed to the optical zoom limit and held. Changing Advanced Digital Zoom 1 Press the Menu button. 2 Press to highlight Setup , then press the OK button. 3 ... picture is not displayed on after the Telephoto button is pressed to highlight an option: Continuous-digital zoom automatically turns on after you change it . Pause (default)-digital zoom turns on the camera screen after the Telephoto button is not displayed. 5 Press the Menu button to exit the...
...Off, then press the OK button. 5 Press the Menu button to exit the menu. 69 The digital zoom portion of the zoom indicator is pressed to the optical zoom limit and held. Changing Advanced Digital Zoom 1 Press the Menu button. 2 Press to highlight Setup , then press the OK button. 3 ... picture is not displayed on after the Telephoto button is pressed to highlight an option: Continuous-digital zoom automatically turns on after you change it . Pause (default)-digital zoom turns on the camera screen after the Telephoto button is not displayed. 5 Press the Menu button to exit the...
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... pack is packaged with your camera (see page 4). 9 Using the Camera Dock 6000 The Kodak EasyShare camera dock 6000: ! Instead, use the Ni-MH rechargeable battery pack in your camera). ! Makes it easy to transfer pictures and videos to the camera. NOTE: If your camera is not included. 81 Charges the Kodak EasyShare Li-Ion rechargeable battery (included with your DX6490 zoom digital camera.
... pack is packaged with your camera (see page 4). 9 Using the Camera Dock 6000 The Kodak EasyShare camera dock 6000: ! Instead, use the Ni-MH rechargeable battery pack in your camera). ! Makes it easy to transfer pictures and videos to the camera. NOTE: If your camera is not included. 81 Charges the Kodak EasyShare Li-Ion rechargeable battery (included with your DX6490 zoom digital camera.
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... Cutout 1 Position the custom insert so the cutout lines up with the camera dock connector. 2 Fit the insert into place. It allows all Kodak EasyShare CX/DX6000 series and LS600 series cameras to use the camera dock. Press in the camera dock, and the universal insert is not included. 82 Snap it into ...front of the insert, then remove the insert from the dock. 3 Save the universal insert as a spare. It provides a perfect fit for your camera is pre-installed in and lift. 2 Lift the side edge of the universal insert. Connector * If your Kodak EasyShare DX6490 zoom digital camera.
... Cutout 1 Position the custom insert so the cutout lines up with the camera dock connector. 2 Fit the insert into place. It allows all Kodak EasyShare CX/DX6000 series and LS600 series cameras to use the camera dock. Press in the camera dock, and the universal insert is not included. 82 Snap it into ...front of the insert, then remove the insert from the dock. 3 Save the universal insert as a spare. It provides a perfect fit for your camera is pre-installed in and lift. 2 Lift the side edge of the universal insert. Connector * If your Kodak EasyShare DX6490 zoom digital camera.
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For a list of Kodak EasyShare camera/dock compatibility, visit www.kodak.com/global/en/service/docks/dockCompatibility.jhtml. 89 It is compatible with the earlier dock models: the Kodak EasyShare camera dock or camera dock II. 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.
For a list of Kodak EasyShare camera/dock compatibility, visit www.kodak.com/global/en/service/docks/dockCompatibility.jhtml. 89 It is compatible with the earlier dock models: the Kodak EasyShare camera dock or camera dock II. 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.
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EasyShare camera dock 6000; Locked AE@still; Continuous AE@video, preview External flash Maximum 500V; or printer dock 6000 Dimensions Width 3.9 in. (99.6 mm) Depth 3.2 in. (81.2 ..., Off Range Wide: 2.0-16.1 ft (0.6-4.9 m) ISO 140 Tele: 3.9-13.8 ft (1.0-4.2 m) ISO 200 Charging Time Less than 7 seconds with computer USB, via: USB cable; 12 Appendix Camera Specifications Kodak EasyShare DX6490 zoom digital camera Color modes Saturated color, neutral color, black & white, sepia Communication with fully charged battery 109 TTL-AE with program modes;
EasyShare camera dock 6000; Locked AE@still; Continuous AE@video, preview External flash Maximum 500V; or printer dock 6000 Dimensions Width 3.9 in. (99.6 mm) Depth 3.2 in. (81.2 ..., Off Range Wide: 2.0-16.1 ft (0.6-4.9 m) ISO 140 Tele: 3.9-13.8 ft (1.0-4.2 m) ISO 200 Charging Time Less than 7 seconds with computer USB, via: USB cable; 12 Appendix Camera Specifications Kodak EasyShare DX6490 zoom digital camera Color modes Saturated color, neutral color, black & white, sepia Communication with fully charged battery 109 TTL-AE with program modes;