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KODAK EASYSHARE DX3900 Zoom Digital Camera User's Guide Visit Kodak on the World Wide Web at www.kodak.com
KODAK EASYSHARE DX3900 Zoom Digital Camera User's Guide Visit Kodak on the World Wide Web at www.kodak.com
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Table of Contents 1 Getting Started 1 What Can I Do With My KODAK EASYSHARE DX3900 Zoom Digital Camera 1 What Can I Do With My Digital Pictures 1 Camera Package Contents 2 Attaching the Wrist Strap 2 Loading the Batteries 3 Inserting a Picture Card 4 Turning the Camera On and Off 5 Checking the Batteries 6 Automatic Powerdown Saves Batteries 6 Setting the Clock 7 Mode Dial-Settings and Menus 8 Navigating Through...
Table of Contents 1 Getting Started 1 What Can I Do With My KODAK EASYSHARE DX3900 Zoom Digital Camera 1 What Can I Do With My Digital Pictures 1 Camera Package Contents 2 Attaching the Wrist Strap 2 Loading the Batteries 3 Inserting a Picture Card 4 Turning the Camera On and Off 5 Checking the Batteries 6 Automatic Powerdown Saves Batteries 6 Setting the Clock 7 Mode Dial-Settings and Menus 8 Navigating Through...
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... Magnifying Pictures 33 Deleting Pictures 34 Protecting Pictures 35 Running a Slide Show 36 Selecting Pictures for Automatic Printing 37 Viewing Picture Information 38 5 Personalizing Your Camera 39 Selecting a Power Save Setting 39 Setting Digital Zoom Behavior 40 Adjusting the Camera Sounds 41 Setting Video Out 42 Selecting a Language 42 vi
... Magnifying Pictures 33 Deleting Pictures 34 Protecting Pictures 35 Running a Slide Show 36 Selecting Pictures for Automatic Printing 37 Viewing Picture Information 38 5 Personalizing Your Camera 39 Selecting a Power Save Setting 39 Setting Digital Zoom Behavior 40 Adjusting the Camera Sounds 41 Setting Video Out 42 Selecting a Language 42 vi
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...Review -in your pictures, fix red-eye, crop, rotate, and much more . make prints yourself at any KODAK Picture Maker; What Can I Do With My KODAK EASYSHARE DX3900 Zoom Digital Camera? or take your Picture Card to your local photo retailer for easy point-and-shoot picture-taking, or get... the images you want by adjusting the camera settings-ISO levels, white balance, and more . * MACINTOSH OS X users...
...Review -in your pictures, fix red-eye, crop, rotate, and much more . make prints yourself at any KODAK Picture Maker; What Can I Do With My KODAK EASYSHARE DX3900 Zoom Digital Camera? or take your Picture Card to your local photo retailer for easy point-and-shoot picture-taking, or get... the images you want by adjusting the camera settings-ISO levels, white balance, and more . * MACINTOSH OS X users...
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Chapter 1 Setup Menus To access the Setup mode menus: 1 Turn the Mode dial to scroll through the menus and submenus. 3 Press the Select button. Menu Power Save (page 39) Digital Zoom (page 40) Camera Sounds (page 41) Menu Language (page 42) Format Card (page 43) Reset User Settings (page 44) Date/Time Set (page 7) About this Camera (page 44) Video Out (page 42) 10 The Setup menu screen is displayed on the LCD. 2 Use the arrow buttons to Setup .
Chapter 1 Setup Menus To access the Setup mode menus: 1 Turn the Mode dial to scroll through the menus and submenus. 3 Press the Select button. Menu Power Save (page 39) Digital Zoom (page 40) Camera Sounds (page 41) Menu Language (page 42) Format Card (page 43) Reset User Settings (page 44) Date/Time Set (page 7) About this Camera (page 44) Video Out (page 42) 10 The Setup menu screen is displayed on the LCD. 2 Use the arrow buttons to Setup .
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...current aperture value and shutter MENU speed are displayed . 4 Press the Shutter button completely down to take slightly longer to charge when you are using digital zooming (page 18). 1 Press the Select button. Chapter 2 Previewing Your Picture If you want to see what a picture looks like before it is...-way to frame your picture. The flash may also take the picture. NOTE: Preview is taken, you can preview a live image and icons digital zoom for the activated camera settings. 2 Center the subject on the LCD screen. IMPORTANT: Preview quickly consumes battery power.
...current aperture value and shutter MENU speed are displayed . 4 Press the Shutter button completely down to take slightly longer to charge when you are using digital zooming (page 18). 1 Press the Select button. Chapter 2 Previewing Your Picture If you want to see what a picture looks like before it is...-way to frame your picture. The flash may also take the picture. NOTE: Preview is taken, you can preview a live image and icons digital zoom for the activated camera settings. 2 Center the subject on the LCD screen. IMPORTANT: Preview quickly consumes battery power.
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...get up to two times closer (2X) to turn off the camera, or when the camera automatically powers off). 18 Preview is required for different digital zoom options. Use optical zoom to get even closer, activate digital zoom. 1 Set the Mode dial to Capture and press Select ... on Preview. 2 Push Telephoto (T) on the 4-way arrow button to your subject. See page 40 for digital zoom. Digital zoom is accomplished with camera image processing; Push T (Telephoto) on the camera, the lens extends toward the W position. Release the button, then press it changes. 3 Press the Shutter...
...get up to two times closer (2X) to turn off the camera, or when the camera automatically powers off). 18 Preview is required for different digital zoom options. Use optical zoom to get even closer, activate digital zoom. 1 Set the Mode dial to Capture and press Select ... on Preview. 2 Push Telephoto (T) on the 4-way arrow button to your subject. See page 40 for digital zoom. Digital zoom is accomplished with camera image processing; Push T (Telephoto) on the camera, the lens extends toward the W position. Release the button, then press it changes. 3 Press the Shutter...
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... the video cable Video-out port (included with a video input, such as a television, computer monitor, or digital projector. NOTE: The Slide Show feature is ideal for details on video-in port on the camera LCD screen at business meetings. If you have only one picture stored on the...at a social function or at a selectable interval rate. Chapter 4 Running a Slide Show Use the slide show feature to automatically display your pictures on your camera) into the video-in setup. 1 Turn the Mode dial to Review and press Menu. 2 Highlight the Slide Show menu , then press Select. 3...
... the video cable Video-out port (included with a video input, such as a television, computer monitor, or digital projector. NOTE: The Slide Show feature is ideal for details on video-in port on the camera LCD screen at business meetings. If you have only one picture stored on the...at a social function or at a selectable interval rate. Chapter 4 Running a Slide Show Use the slide show feature to automatically display your pictures on your camera) into the video-in setup. 1 Turn the Mode dial to Review and press Menu. 2 Highlight the Slide Show menu , then press Select. 3...
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..., see Transferring Your Pictures Manually on page 52. 47 KODAK Camera Connection Software KODAK Camera Connection Software displays the camera as a removable drive on using the applications, refer to the online help supplied with your camera as you would the contents of any removable drive to ...transfer, copy, move, rename, or delete the pictures. Access the pictures in your digital pictures. Chapter 6 Software Included With Your Camera The KODAK Picture Software CD contains the following applications that let you access, transfer, and have transferred your pictures...
..., see Transferring Your Pictures Manually on page 52. 47 KODAK Camera Connection Software KODAK Camera Connection Software displays the camera as a removable drive on using the applications, refer to the online help supplied with your camera as you would the contents of any removable drive to ...transfer, copy, move, rename, or delete the pictures. Access the pictures in your digital pictures. Chapter 6 Software Included With Your Camera The KODAK Picture Software CD contains the following applications that let you access, transfer, and have transferred your pictures...
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...USB cable into the labeled USB port on your computer User's Guide. 2 Plug the other end of digital imaging at your computer using either the provided USB cable or the KODAK EASYSHARE Camera Dock. If the port is not labeled, see your computer. Connecting to Your Computer You can transfer... your pictures from the KODAK Picture Software CD (page 45). Before You Transfer Your Pictures Before you transfer your pictures from the camera to the computer, ...
...USB cable into the labeled USB port on your computer User's Guide. 2 Plug the other end of digital imaging at your computer using either the provided USB cable or the KODAK EASYSHARE Camera Dock. If the port is not labeled, see your computer. Connecting to Your Computer You can transfer... your pictures from the KODAK Picture Software CD (page 45). Before You Transfer Your Pictures Before you transfer your pictures from the camera to the computer, ...
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... information is off , then back when a Picture Card error when the on the KODAK Picture Software CD. Troubleshooting-Camera Picture Card (also called a memory card) Problem Cause Solution The camera does not The Picture Card Purchase a certified recognize your KODAK EASYSHARE DX3900 Zoom Digital Camera or KODAK EASYSHARE Camera Dock. Caution: Formatting erases all pictures from the card. Card. 61 CompactFlash...
... information is off , then back when a Picture Card error when the on the KODAK Picture Software CD. Troubleshooting-Camera Picture Card (also called a memory card) Problem Cause Solution The camera does not The Picture Card Purchase a certified recognize your KODAK EASYSHARE DX3900 Zoom Digital Camera or KODAK EASYSHARE Camera Dock. Caution: Formatting erases all pictures from the card. Card. 61 CompactFlash...
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...service (page 72). batteries have been removed for another card) Insert a new Picture Card or format the card (page 43). another digital camera. If the error message is no more space Delete pictures (page 34) on the Picture Card. Chapter 9 LCD Messages Message Cause ..., or Card cannot be read the picture format. Camera needs service A camera error has #xxx occurred. appears automatically turned on . or the batteries are exhausted. 67 Camera cannot read picture file Unrecognized file format The camera cannot Transfer the unreadable read (Format card or insert...
...service (page 72). batteries have been removed for another card) Insert a new Picture Card or format the card (page 43). another digital camera. If the error message is no more space Delete pictures (page 34) on the Picture Card. Chapter 9 LCD Messages Message Cause ..., or Card cannot be read the picture format. Camera needs service A camera error has #xxx occurred. appears automatically turned on . or the batteries are exhausted. 67 Camera cannot read picture file Unrecognized file format The camera cannot Transfer the unreadable read (Format card or insert...
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... Support m U.S. 10 Getting Help If you need help with your KODAK EASYSHARE DX3900 Zoom Digital Camera or KODAK EASYSHARE Camera Dock, it is available from a number of resources: m Troubleshooting Problems, page 61 m Place of purchase m Software application online help m World Wide Web m Product information by ...
... Support m U.S. 10 Getting Help If you need help with your KODAK EASYSHARE DX3900 Zoom Digital Camera or KODAK EASYSHARE Camera Dock, it is available from a number of resources: m Troubleshooting Problems, page 61 m Place of purchase m Software application online help m World Wide Web m Product information by ...
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and 8:00 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time) Monday through Friday. m Europe-call the Kodak Digital Imaging Support Centre toll free number associated with your computer, and have the following information available: Operating system Processor speed (MHz Computer ... line, 44-0-131-458-6714, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. Chapter 10 Telephone Customer Support If you have questions concerning the operation of KODAK software or the camera, you received Version of installation CD Camera serial number Telephone Numbers m U.S.-call toll free, 1-800-235-6325, between the hours of 9:00 a.m.
and 8:00 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time) Monday through Friday. m Europe-call the Kodak Digital Imaging Support Centre toll free number associated with your computer, and have the following information available: Operating system Processor speed (MHz Computer ... line, 44-0-131-458-6714, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. Chapter 10 Telephone Customer Support If you have questions concerning the operation of KODAK software or the camera, you received Version of installation CD Camera serial number Telephone Numbers m U.S.-call toll free, 1-800-235-6325, between the hours of 9:00 a.m.
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Camera Specifications Camera Specifications Pixel Resolution (by Quality setting) 3.1 MP 2.2 MP 1.6 MP 0.8 MP Color Picture File Format Picture Storage Viewfinder ASA/ISO Sensitivity Flash Range Wide Telephoto Tripod .... (.006 m) threaded NTSC or PAL 32 to 104° F (0 to 40° C) 75 11 Appendix This appendix serves as a resource for technical information about your KODAK EASYSHARE DX3900 Zoom Digital Camera, KODAK EASYSHARE Camera Dock, Picture Cards, batteries, and available accessories.
Camera Specifications Camera Specifications Pixel Resolution (by Quality setting) 3.1 MP 2.2 MP 1.6 MP 0.8 MP Color Picture File Format Picture Storage Viewfinder ASA/ISO Sensitivity Flash Range Wide Telephoto Tripod .... (.006 m) threaded NTSC or PAL 32 to 104° F (0 to 40° C) 75 11 Appendix This appendix serves as a resource for technical information about your KODAK EASYSHARE DX3900 Zoom Digital Camera, KODAK EASYSHARE Camera Dock, Picture Cards, batteries, and available accessories.
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... not recommended Battery Pack, KODAK Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery Pack, Camera Dock recharge in (67 mm) Weight 7.9 oz. (225 g) without batteries 76 Lens Type Optical quality glass Maximum Wide: f/2.8 Aperture Telephoto: f/4.0 Zoom 6X: 2X Optical zoom 3X Digital zoom Focal Length 35 to... 70 mm (equivalent to 35 mm camera) 7.3 to 14.6 mm (.29 to .57 inches) actual Focus Distance Standard: 1.6 ft (0.5 m) to infinity...
... not recommended Battery Pack, KODAK Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery Pack, Camera Dock recharge in (67 mm) Weight 7.9 oz. (225 g) without batteries 76 Lens Type Optical quality glass Maximum Wide: f/2.8 Aperture Telephoto: f/4.0 Zoom 6X: 2X Optical zoom 3X Digital zoom Focal Length 35 to... 70 mm (equivalent to 35 mm camera) 7.3 to 14.6 mm (.29 to .57 inches) actual Focus Distance Standard: 1.6 ft (0.5 m) to infinity...
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...Dimensions (without insert) Width/Depth/ Height Weight Dimensions (with insert) Width/Depth/ Height Weight Indicator light Input voltage Power DC input Cable included with KODAK DX-series cameras 5.9 in. /4.4 in. /1.5 in. (150 mm/112.5 mm/38.5 mm) 5.5 oz. (155 g) 5.9 in. /4.4 in. /1.7 in.../ charging 7 ±0.7 V DC AC adapter included with Camera Dock Original Factory Settings-Camera Your camera is set to the following defaults at the factory: Feature Camera Sounds Color Mode Date/Time Digital Zoom Exposure Compensation Exposure Metering Factory Setting Selected on Color 2000...
...Dimensions (without insert) Width/Depth/ Height Weight Dimensions (with insert) Width/Depth/ Height Weight Indicator light Input voltage Power DC input Cable included with KODAK DX-series cameras 5.9 in. /4.4 in. /1.5 in. (150 mm/112.5 mm/38.5 mm) 5.5 oz. (155 g) 5.9 in. /4.4 in. /1.7 in.../ charging 7 ±0.7 V DC AC adapter included with Camera Dock Original Factory Settings-Camera Your camera is set to the following defaults at the factory: Feature Camera Sounds Color Mode Date/Time Digital Zoom Exposure Compensation Exposure Metering Factory Setting Selected on Color 2000...
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.... Using Preview (using your camera in the KODAK EASYSHARE Camera Dock * - 2, 1.2 volt AA Nickel Metal Hydride (Ni-MH) batteries, rechargeable * * These batteries can use of different battery types, refer to make sure your camera operates dependably, we do not work. m Battery performance is included with your camera. Excessive use the following activities: - Digital camera requirements are warmed, they...
.... Using Preview (using your camera in the KODAK EASYSHARE Camera Dock * - 2, 1.2 volt AA Nickel Metal Hydride (Ni-MH) batteries, rechargeable * * These batteries can use of different battery types, refer to make sure your camera operates dependably, we do not work. m Battery performance is included with your camera. Excessive use the following activities: - Digital camera requirements are warmed, they...
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... on your picture storage. Increase your home printer Paper 81 Chapter 11 Camera Accessories Get the most from your battery life. Or extend your KODAK EASYSHARE DX3900 Zoom Digital Camera by adding just the right accessories. For a full range of KODAK accessories, see your capture options. Expand your Kodak retailer or visit our Web site at http://www...
... on your picture storage. Increase your home printer Paper 81 Chapter 11 Camera Accessories Get the most from your battery life. Or extend your KODAK EASYSHARE DX3900 Zoom Digital Camera by adding just the right accessories. For a full range of KODAK accessories, see your capture options. Expand your Kodak retailer or visit our Web site at http://www...
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... 59 USB connection 56 using 55 Canadian compliance 85 capture, mode dial 8 caring for your camera 80 center spot metering 25 center-weighted metering 25 charging Battery Pack 58 cleaning camera, lens 80 clock, setting 7 close-up scenes 17 color pictures, taking 23 communication problems ...62 CompactFlash 4 computer connecting camera 49 running a slide show 36 system requirements 48 transferring pictures to 49, 50, 52 using pictures on 49 connect camera with Camera Dock 50 with USB cable 49 connect Camera Dock 56 continuous digital zoom 40 copy pictures to computer 49, ...
... 59 USB connection 56 using 55 Canadian compliance 85 capture, mode dial 8 caring for your camera 80 center spot metering 25 center-weighted metering 25 charging Battery Pack 58 cleaning camera, lens 80 clock, setting 7 close-up scenes 17 color pictures, taking 23 communication problems ...62 CompactFlash 4 computer connecting camera 49 running a slide show 36 system requirements 48 transferring pictures to 49, 50, 52 using pictures on 49 connect camera with Camera Dock 50 with USB cable 49 connect Camera Dock 56 continuous digital zoom 40 copy pictures to computer 49, ...