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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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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 Press the status button to turn the icons off and on the EVF or the LCD screen indicate the active camera and picture settings.
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Optical zoom is effective when the lens is turned on. Release the button, then push it again. The lens retracts when you turn off the camera. available settings are from the subject. IMPORTANT: You may notice a decrease in . The EVF or LCD screen displays the zoomed image and the zoom ...25 Chapter 2 Using the Optical Zoom Use Optical Zoom to get an additional 3.0X magnification beyond Optical Zoom; 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 the...
Optical zoom is effective when the lens is turned on. Release the button, then push it again. The lens retracts when you turn off the camera. available settings are from the subject. IMPORTANT: You may notice a decrease in . The EVF or LCD screen displays the zoomed image and the zoom ...25 Chapter 2 Using the Optical Zoom Use Optical Zoom to get an additional 3.0X magnification beyond Optical Zoom; 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 the...
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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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... automatically turns on after the Telephoto button is not displayed. 5 Press the Menu button to the optical zoom limit and held. The digital zoom portion of the zoom indicator is pressed to exit the menu. 69 To see the picture or video, press the Review button. Chapter 6 3 ...then press the OK button. 5 Press the Menu button to the optical zoom limit, released, then is not displayed on the camera screen after you change it . Pause (default)-digital zoom turns on after the Telephoto button is pressed to exit the menu. This setting remains until you take it . None-disables...
... automatically turns on after the Telephoto button is not displayed. 5 Press the Menu button to the optical zoom limit and held. The digital zoom portion of the zoom indicator is pressed to exit the menu. 69 To see the picture or video, press the Review button. Chapter 6 3 ...then press the OK button. 5 Press the Menu button to the optical zoom limit, released, then is not displayed on the camera screen after you change it . Pause (default)-digital zoom turns on after the Telephoto button is pressed to exit the menu. This setting remains until you take it . None-disables...
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... DX6490 zoom digital camera. You can purchase a camera dock at a dealer of Kodak products or visit www.kodak.com/go/dx6490accessories. It is rechargeable with your camera). ! Instead, use the Ni-MH rechargeable battery pack in your camera is packaged with your camera (see page 4). 9 Using the Camera Dock 6000 The Kodak EasyShare camera dock 6000: ! Supplies power to the computer. ! Charges the Kodak EasyShare...
... DX6490 zoom digital camera. You can purchase a camera dock at a dealer of Kodak products or visit www.kodak.com/go/dx6490accessories. It is rechargeable with your camera). ! Instead, use the Ni-MH rechargeable battery pack in your camera is packaged with your camera (see page 4). 9 Using the Camera Dock 6000 The Kodak EasyShare camera dock 6000: ! Supplies power to the computer. ! Charges the Kodak EasyShare...
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...perfect fit for your camera. Connector * If your thumbs against the front of the insert, then remove the insert from the dock. 3 Save the universal insert as a spare. Install the Custom Insert Cutout 1 Position the custom insert so the cutout lines up with your Kodak EasyShare DX6490 zoom digital camera. Snap it into... the groove in the camera dock, and the universal insert is included with the...
...perfect fit for your camera. Connector * If your thumbs against the front of the insert, then remove the insert from the dock. 3 Save the universal insert as a spare. Install the Custom Insert Cutout 1 Position the custom insert so the cutout lines up with your Kodak EasyShare DX6490 zoom digital camera. Snap it into... the groove in the camera dock, and the universal insert is included with the...
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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. For a list of Kodak EasyShare camera/dock compatibility, visit www.kodak.com/global/en/service/docks/dockCompatibility.jhtml. 89
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...99 Internal memory cannot be read (Please format internal memory) Caution: Formatting erases all pictures and videos, card or insert another digital camera. Memory card requires The card is corrupted. Caution: Formatting erases be read (Please format all pictures and videos, including protected ...(page 11). not copied) camera. Memory card cannot another including protected files. Delete pictures from the location you are no card in the current storage location setting (page 12). memory (page 72). To restore them, see Kodak EasyShare software Help.) No memory card ...
...99 Internal memory cannot be read (Please format internal memory) Caution: Formatting erases all pictures and videos, card or insert another digital camera. Memory card requires The card is corrupted. Caution: Formatting erases be read (Please format all pictures and videos, including protected ...(page 11). not copied) camera. Memory card cannot another including protected files. Delete pictures from the location you are no card in the current storage location setting (page 12). memory (page 72). To restore them, see Kodak EasyShare software Help.) No memory card ...
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... operating system and working with the EasyShare camera dock 6000. Register your camera www.kodak.com/go/register View online tutorials www.kodak.com/go/howto Help in the Kodak EasyShare software. 105 Software Help Click the Help button in this Manual See Troubleshooting, page 91 for help with digital pictures www.kodak.com/go/pcbasics Download the latest...
... operating system and working with the EasyShare camera dock 6000. Register your camera www.kodak.com/go/register View online tutorials www.kodak.com/go/howto Help in the Kodak EasyShare software. 105 Software Help Click the Help button in this Manual See Troubleshooting, page 91 for help with digital pictures www.kodak.com/go/pcbasics Download the latest...
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....6 mm) Depth 3.2 in. (81.2 mm) Height 3.2 in. (79.9 mm) Weight 10.9 oz (310 g) w/o battery and card Exposure metering Multi-pattern, center weighted, center spot AE; EasyShare camera dock 6000; 12 Appendix Camera Specifications Kodak EasyShare DX6490 zoom digital camera Color modes Saturated color, neutral color, black & white, sepia Communication with computer USB, via: USB cable;
....6 mm) Depth 3.2 in. (81.2 mm) Height 3.2 in. (79.9 mm) Weight 10.9 oz (310 g) w/o battery and card Exposure metering Multi-pattern, center weighted, center spot AE; EasyShare camera dock 6000; 12 Appendix Camera Specifications Kodak EasyShare DX6490 zoom digital camera Color modes Saturated color, neutral color, black & white, sepia Communication with computer USB, via: USB cable;
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... .7 m) Close-up Tele: 3.9 to 6.9 ft. (1.2 m to 2.1 m) W and T Infinity: 65.6 ft. (20 m) to 40° C) Picture/Video storage 16 MB internal; 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...
... .7 m) Close-up Tele: 3.9 to 6.9 ft. (1.2 m to 2.1 m) W and T Infinity: 65.6 ft. (20 m) to 40° C) Picture/Video storage 16 MB internal; 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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... site at www.eiae.org or the Kodak Web site at least 24 hours before using the camera again. If this does not resolve the problem, contact customer support (see page 106). ! For digital camera disposal or recycling information, contact your camera. ! Do not allow chemicals, such as... suntan lotion, to remove dust and dirt. 2 Wipe the lens, EVF, or LCD screen gently with a clean, dry cloth. Wipe the outside of the camera. ! Contact a dealer of its...
... site at www.eiae.org or the Kodak Web site at least 24 hours before using the camera again. If this does not resolve the problem, contact customer support (see page 106). ! For digital camera disposal or recycling information, contact your camera. ! Do not allow chemicals, such as... suntan lotion, to remove dust and dirt. 2 Wipe the lens, EVF, or LCD screen gently with a clean, dry cloth. Wipe the outside of the camera. ! Contact a dealer of its...
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.... ! 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, or the highest existing picture number in a camera other than the Kodak EasyShare DX6490 115 Album tags are removed. 100K6490 subfolder-initially contains all subsequent pictures. Pictures are named 100_nnnn.JPG, and...
.... ! 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, or the highest existing picture number in a camera other than the Kodak EasyShare DX6490 115 Album tags are removed. 100K6490 subfolder-initially contains all subsequent pictures. Pictures are named 100_nnnn.JPG, and...
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... the underscore in the file name. Press the OK button. 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 incremented... 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 ...
... the underscore in the file name. Press the OK button. 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 incremented... 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 ...
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... equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that interference will not occur in order to operate the equipment. Chapter 12 FCC Compliance and Advisory Kodak EasyShare DX6490 zoom digital camera Tested to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE This equipment has been tested and found to...
... equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that interference will not occur in order to operate the equipment. Chapter 12 FCC Compliance and Advisory Kodak EasyShare DX6490 zoom digital camera Tested to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE This equipment has been tested and found to...
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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, ...