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... through print@kodak.com. Customize your new camera, picture taking and print making have never been easier or faster. The possibilities are just a few examples of what you can do with a touch of a button. Order reprints delivered directly to friends, family, and business associates anywhere in the world. Print high-quality pictures at home using the KODAK DC3400 Border Transfer Application. KODAK DC3400 Zoom Digital Camera Congratulations...
... through print@kodak.com. Customize your new camera, picture taking and print making have never been easier or faster. The possibilities are just a few examples of what you can do with a touch of a button. Order reprints delivered directly to friends, family, and business associates anywhere in the world. Print high-quality pictures at home using the KODAK DC3400 Border Transfer Application. KODAK DC3400 Zoom Digital Camera Congratulations...
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... to Take Pictures 2 Before you Start 2 General Tips for Better Pictures 2 Loading Batteries 3 Turning the Camera On and Off 3 Checking Batteries 4 Using an AC Adapter 5 Inserting a Camera Memory Card 6 Removing a Camera Memory Card 7 Setting the Clock on Your Camera 8 Adjusting the LCD Brightness 9 Previewing a Picture Before it is Taken 12 Pressing the Shutter Button 14 Zooming in on Your Subject 15 Zooming in Even Closer 16 Viewing the Picture Just Taken 17 Setting a Quickview for Each Picture 18 Setting the Flash 19...
... to Take Pictures 2 Before you Start 2 General Tips for Better Pictures 2 Loading Batteries 3 Turning the Camera On and Off 3 Checking Batteries 4 Using an AC Adapter 5 Inserting a Camera Memory Card 6 Removing a Camera Memory Card 7 Setting the Clock on Your Camera 8 Adjusting the LCD Brightness 9 Previewing a Picture Before it is Taken 12 Pressing the Shutter Button 14 Zooming in on Your Subject 15 Zooming in Even Closer 16 Viewing the Picture Just Taken 17 Setting a Quickview for Each Picture 18 Setting the Flash 19...
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...the Camera 70 Formatting Your Camera Memory Card 71 Adjusting the Video Out Signal 73 Adjusting the Camera Default Settings 75 Setting a Border Default 75 Setting a Flash Default 77 Setting a White Balance Default 78 Setting an Exposure Compensation Default 80 Setting an Effect Default 82 Setting an Auto ISO Default 84 Windows-Based System Requirements 88 Macintosh System Requirements 88 KODAK Software for Windows-Based Computers 89 Software Overview 90 KODAK Software for Macintosh Computers 91 Software Overview 92 Installing the Software 93 Using a Serial Cable Connection 96...
...the Camera 70 Formatting Your Camera Memory Card 71 Adjusting the Video Out Signal 73 Adjusting the Camera Default Settings 75 Setting a Border Default 75 Setting a Flash Default 77 Setting a White Balance Default 78 Setting an Exposure Compensation Default 80 Setting an Effect Default 82 Setting an Auto ISO Default 84 Windows-Based System Requirements 88 Macintosh System Requirements 88 KODAK Software for Windows-Based Computers 89 Software Overview 90 KODAK Software for Macintosh Computers 91 Software Overview 92 Installing the Software 93 Using a Serial Cable Connection 96...
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1 Getting Started 1 Refer to take pictures Loading the batteries Turning the camera on and off Checking the batteries Using an AC adapter Handling a memory card Setting the clock Adjusting the LCD brightness 1 This chapter covers the following information. Preparing to the front inside cover for a description of the KODAK DC3400 Zoom Digital Camera buttons and parts.
1 Getting Started 1 Refer to take pictures Loading the batteries Turning the camera on and off Checking the batteries Using an AC adapter Handling a memory card Setting the clock Adjusting the LCD brightness 1 This chapter covers the following information. Preparing to the front inside cover for a description of the KODAK DC3400 Zoom Digital Camera buttons and parts.
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... using the Date Stamp feature, see page 24. The Date/Time screen appears. 5 Press a / / buttons to main Camera Setup screen. 8 MENU 2 Slide the POWER switch to the right to Camera Setup. CAMERA SETUP 3 Press a / button until the icon is highlighted. 4 Press the DO-IT button. The camera accepts the setting and returns to adjust the date and time fields. 6 Press the DO-IT button. Setting the Clock on the camera. CAPTURE REVIEW CONNECT The main Camera Setup screen appears. For information on your picture...
... using the Date Stamp feature, see page 24. The Date/Time screen appears. 5 Press a / / buttons to main Camera Setup screen. 8 MENU 2 Slide the POWER switch to the right to Camera Setup. CAMERA SETUP 3 Press a / button until the icon is highlighted. 4 Press the DO-IT button. The camera accepts the setting and returns to adjust the date and time fields. 6 Press the DO-IT button. Setting the Clock on the camera. CAPTURE REVIEW CONNECT The main Camera Setup screen appears. For information on your picture...
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..., batteries are quickly drained, so use a KODAK-specified AC adapter whenever possible. MENU CAPTURE REVIEW CONNECT CAMERA SETUP 1 Set the Mode dial to Capture. 2 Slide the POWER switch to the right to take it is Taken To see what a picture looks like before you take pictures in black and white or sepia tone, or highlight text, Preview can help you make that appears is very helpful for framing your camera. The live image with the icons...
..., batteries are quickly drained, so use a KODAK-specified AC adapter whenever possible. MENU CAPTURE REVIEW CONNECT CAMERA SETUP 1 Set the Mode dial to Capture. 2 Slide the POWER switch to the right to take it is Taken To see what a picture looks like before you take pictures in black and white or sepia tone, or highlight text, Preview can help you make that appears is very helpful for framing your camera. The live image with the icons...
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3 Press the FLASH button to the Auto setting, press the FLASH button, or turn off the flash. Fill-fires the flash every time you take a picture. Red-Eye-fires the flash once before the picture is taken, then fires again when the picture is not enough light. Off-turns off the camera. 20 The Flash setting icon changes in the Status Display. Auto (No Icon)-fires the flash automatically when needed. The camera determines when there is taken. 4 To return to scroll though the flash options.
3 Press the FLASH button to the Auto setting, press the FLASH button, or turn off the flash. Fill-fires the flash every time you take a picture. Red-Eye-fires the flash once before the picture is taken, then fires again when the picture is not enough light. Off-turns off the camera. 20 The Flash setting icon changes in the Status Display. Auto (No Icon)-fires the flash automatically when needed. The camera determines when there is taken. 4 To return to scroll though the flash options.
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Adjusting the Picture Quality If you intend to make large prints, you can capture more storage space on the camera memory card. For everyday pictures, use the Good setting. 1 Set the Mode dial to turn on the camera. CAMERA SETUP The main Menu screen appears on the LCD. 4 Press a / button until the Quality option you need to store a large number of pictures on the camera memory card. The current setting is checked (9). 6 Press a / button until the icon is used on the...
Adjusting the Picture Quality If you intend to make large prints, you can capture more storage space on the camera memory card. For everyday pictures, use the Good setting. 1 Set the Mode dial to turn on the camera. CAMERA SETUP The main Menu screen appears on the LCD. 4 Press a / button until the Quality option you need to store a large number of pictures on the camera memory card. The current setting is checked (9). 6 Press a / button until the icon is used on the...
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... shot. Magnify the picture to check the detail. Select specific pictures and quantities to print. Protect pictures from being deleted from your KODAK DC3400 Digital Camera, you can take a look at them by setting the camera to free up space on the camera 4 memory card. Display and run a slide show on the camera or on a television. View specific information about the picture. 49 4 Reviewing Your Pictures After taking pictures with your camera memory card. Delete unwanted pictures...
... shot. Magnify the picture to check the detail. Select specific pictures and quantities to print. Protect pictures from being deleted from your KODAK DC3400 Digital Camera, you can take a look at them by setting the camera to free up space on the camera 4 memory card. Display and run a slide show on the camera or on a television. View specific information about the picture. 49 4 Reviewing Your Pictures After taking pictures with your camera memory card. Delete unwanted pictures...
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... is highlighted. 6 Press the DO-IT button. MENU 2 Slide the POWER switch to the right to turn on the CAMERA SETUP LCD. 3 Press the Menu button. The main Review Menu screen appears. 4 Press a / button until the icon is highlighted on the LCD, use the Magnify feature. Magnifying Your Pictures To zoom in the LCD viewing area. 5 Press a / button until the picture you view a section of the current picture at two times the normal LCD size. 1 Set the Mode dial to...
... is highlighted. 6 Press the DO-IT button. MENU 2 Slide the POWER switch to the right to turn on the CAMERA SETUP LCD. 3 Press the Menu button. The main Review Menu screen appears. 4 Press a / button until the icon is highlighted on the LCD, use the Magnify feature. Magnifying Your Pictures To zoom in the LCD viewing area. 5 Press a / button until the picture you view a section of the current picture at two times the normal LCD size. 1 Set the Mode dial to...
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The Picture Info screen appears with that picture's information displayed. Quality Resolution File Name Directory Name Capture Date/Time Flash . Aperture Shutter Speed White Balance Metering Exposure Compensation 6 Press a / button to view information on other pictures. 7 To exit Picture Information, press the DOIT button. 62 The main Review Menu screen appears. 4 Press a / button until the icon is highlighted. 5 Press the DO-IT button. 3 Press the Menu button.
The Picture Info screen appears with that picture's information displayed. Quality Resolution File Name Directory Name Capture Date/Time Flash . Aperture Shutter Speed White Balance Metering Exposure Compensation 6 Press a / button to view information on other pictures. 7 To exit Picture Information, press the DOIT button. 62 The main Review Menu screen appears. 4 Press a / button until the icon is highlighted. 5 Press the DO-IT button. 3 Press the Menu button.
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Detailed information on the software is listed below. Software Overview A brief overview of the software is available in the online help for each application. Feature View thumbnail images Transfer pictures Display picture information Change camera settings Take a picture Change camera Capture settings Delete pictures Add borders to camera memory card Copy borders to hard disk Picture Transfer Plug-In Acquire Border 92
Detailed information on the software is listed below. Software Overview A brief overview of the software is available in the online help for each application. Feature View thumbnail images Transfer pictures Display picture information Change camera settings Take a picture Change camera Capture settings Delete pictures Add borders to camera memory card Copy borders to hard disk Picture Transfer Plug-In Acquire Border 92
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... a message on your computer User's Guide for troubleshooting information. 100 The USB interface provides an easy and faster alternative to use a KODAK-specified AC adapter (see your computer stating that illustrates all of the external ports. 3 Open the serial/USB port door on the side of the camera. 4 Plug the other end of the USB cable CAPTURE REVIEW CONNECT into the camera serial/USB port. 5 Slide the POWER switch to...
... a message on your computer User's Guide for troubleshooting information. 100 The USB interface provides an easy and faster alternative to use a KODAK-specified AC adapter (see your computer stating that illustrates all of the external ports. 3 Open the serial/USB port door on the side of the camera. 4 Plug the other end of the USB cable CAPTURE REVIEW CONNECT into the camera serial/USB port. 5 Slide the POWER switch to...
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... laptop manual to disable this feature. page 95. specific COM port. Connect. Camera is not Connect serial or USB connected to serial or cable to camera and USB cable, or cable is off ports to the online help . 111 Some Advanced Power Management utilities on laptops turn off . Refer not connected to the to save battery life. the incorrect COM Search or to Auto- Port settings in Change the COM port software may be set...
... laptop manual to disable this feature. page 95. specific COM port. Connect. Camera is not Connect serial or USB connected to serial or cable to camera and USB cable, or cable is off ports to the online help . 111 Some Advanced Power Management utilities on laptops turn off . Refer not connected to the to save battery life. the incorrect COM Search or to Auto- Port settings in Change the COM port software may be set...
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... Green ready light is blinking Auto Focus is blinking. computer, delete pictures on card (see page 57), or insert a card with memory (see page 4), or you can use an AC adapter. Wait for the flash to is not turned Turn on and Batteries are low or and the camera does not dead. Red ready light is not and camera takes a picture. locked. Camera memory card Transfer pictures to charge. See page 3. work. Release SHUTTER button and retake your picture. Camera Problem Cause Solution Ready light does not turn on . Batteries need...
... Green ready light is blinking Auto Focus is blinking. computer, delete pictures on card (see page 57), or insert a card with memory (see page 4), or you can use an AC adapter. Wait for the flash to is not turned Turn on and Batteries are low or and the camera does not dead. Red ready light is not and camera takes a picture. locked. Camera memory card Transfer pictures to charge. See page 3. work. Release SHUTTER button and retake your picture. Camera Problem Cause Solution Ready light does not turn on . Batteries need...
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... (0.5 m) between the camera and the subject. removing card. Picture is black and white, The Effects setting is too light. Check the Effects default setting. Change to No Effects. Decrease the Exposure Compensation. Camera memory card Be sure Ready light is too close when the flash was blinking. Change the Effects setting to Auto flash. See page 82. 116 Camera Problem Cause Solution Picture is sepia toned, or has too much set incorrectly. Check the Exposure Compensation default setting. See page...
... (0.5 m) between the camera and the subject. removing card. Picture is black and white, The Effects setting is too light. Check the Effects default setting. Change to No Effects. Decrease the Exposure Compensation. Camera memory card Be sure Ready light is too close when the flash was blinking. Change the Effects setting to Auto flash. See page 82. 116 Camera Problem Cause Solution Picture is sepia toned, or has too much set incorrectly. Check the Exposure Compensation default setting. See page...
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... children. 11 Remove the batteries when the camera is stored for high-demand devices, like digital cameras, and do not exhibit the "memory" effects seen with used ones. Do not mix chargeable and nonchargeable batteries. In Kodak lab tests, Nickel Metal Hydride (Ni-MH) rechargeable batteries delivered the best results in a set at the same time. Ni-MH batteries are very demanding...
... children. 11 Remove the batteries when the camera is stored for high-demand devices, like digital cameras, and do not exhibit the "memory" effects seen with used ones. Do not mix chargeable and nonchargeable batteries. In Kodak lab tests, Nickel Metal Hydride (Ni-MH) rechargeable batteries delivered the best results in a set at the same time. Ni-MH batteries are very demanding...
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... camera powered by the AC adapter. Battery performance is recommended that you do not work, once warmed, they may exist in cold weather, and keep them in the battery charger. When using your camera in your local waste remover or recycler for periods greater than 10 minutes. Kodak encourages customers to take pictures. If you elect to use alkaline batteries in digital cameras as KODAK...
... camera powered by the AC adapter. Battery performance is recommended that you do not work, once warmed, they may exist in cold weather, and keep them in the battery charger. When using your camera in your local waste remover or recycler for periods greater than 10 minutes. Kodak encourages customers to take pictures. If you elect to use alkaline batteries in digital cameras as KODAK...
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... C camera information 68 camera language 70 camera memory card formatting 71 inserting and removing 6 logo 6 camera specifications 131 cancelling print order 55 140 capturing a picture 14 card, camera memory formatting 71 inserting and removing 6 logo 7 care, camera 133 center-weighted metering 40 checking batteries 4 clock, setting 8 close-up 22 CompactFlash card formatting 71 inserting and removing 6 logo 6 compliance, FCC 125 connecting help 108 serial cable, Macintosh 98 serial cable, Windows 96 USB, Macintosh 100 USB, Windows 100 controls, zoom 15 customer support number 120 D date stamp...
... C camera information 68 camera language 70 camera memory card formatting 71 inserting and removing 6 logo 6 camera specifications 131 cancelling print order 55 140 capturing a picture 14 card, camera memory formatting 71 inserting and removing 6 logo 7 care, camera 133 center-weighted metering 40 checking batteries 4 clock, setting 8 close-up 22 CompactFlash card formatting 71 inserting and removing 6 logo 6 compliance, FCC 125 connecting help 108 serial cable, Macintosh 98 serial cable, Windows 96 USB, Macintosh 100 USB, Windows 100 controls, zoom 15 customer support number 120 D date stamp...
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... language 70 magnify 52 metering 40 power save 66 preview 12 print order 53 protect 56 quality 34 quickview 18 resolution 36 response beep 64 review 50 self-timer 23 sharpness 44 slide show 59 telephoto 15 video out 73 white balance 38 white balance default 78 sharpening pictures 44 shutter button 14 slide show 59 softening pictures 44 software, KODAK installing 93 starting 101 Windows 89 software,KODAK help 119 Macintosh computers 91 sound, response 64 specifications, camera...
... language 70 magnify 52 metering 40 power save 66 preview 12 print order 53 protect 56 quality 34 quickview 18 resolution 36 response beep 64 review 50 self-timer 23 sharpness 44 slide show 59 telephoto 15 video out 73 white balance 38 white balance default 78 sharpening pictures 44 shutter button 14 slide show 59 softening pictures 44 software, KODAK installing 93 starting 101 Windows 89 software,KODAK help 119 Macintosh computers 91 sound, response 64 specifications, camera...
