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    KODAK DC4800 Zoom Digital Camera User's Guide Congratulations on your purchase of the new KODAK DC4800 Zoom Digital Camera-the camera that takes pictures digitally, without the use of film. With your new camera home using KODAK Inkjet Photo Paper, or take your KODAK Picture Card to a KODAK Picture
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    Eastman Kodak Company 343 State Street Rochester, N.Y. 14650 ©Eastman Kodak Company, 2000 Kodak is a trademark of Eastman Kodak Company. P/N 6B5282
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    the Lens Cap 2 Loading the Battery 3 Charging the Battery 4 Inserting a Picture Card 5 Removing a Picture Card 6 Turning the Camera On and Off 6 Checking the Battery 7 Setting the Clock 8 Adjusting the Viewfinder 9 Camera Menus Overview 10 Manual Picture Taking Menu 10 Review Pictures
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    Your Picture 22 Viewing and Deleting the Last Picture 23 Using the Optical Zoom 24 Using the Digital Zoom 24 Setting the Flash 25 Using an External Flash Unit 26 Using the Self-Timer 27 3 Customizing Manual Settings 29 Adjusting the Exposure Compensation 30 Adjusting the White Balance 31
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    Speed 40 Placing the Date on Pictures 40 4 Reviewing Your Pictures 41 Viewing Pictures 42 Magnifying Pictures Camera 51 Selecting a Power Save Setting 52 Setting Digital Zoom Behavior 54 Adjusting the Camera Sounds 56 Setting Video Out 57 Selecting a Language 58 Formatting a Picture Card
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    System Requirements 64 KODAK Software 65 Installing the Software 66 7 Transferring Pictures To Your Computer 67 Using a USB Cable Connection 68 Starting KODAK Digital Camera Software 69 WINDOWS-based computers 69 MACINTOSH computers 69 Locating Your Pictures on the Picture Card 70 Picture
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    9 Getting Help 85 Software Help 85 Kodak Online Services 85 Kodak Fax Support 85 Telephone Customer Support 86 Before You Call 86 Appendix 93 Original Camera Default Settings 94 DC4800 Zoom Camera Specifications 95 General Camera Maintenance 97 General Safety 97 Using Your Battery 99 v
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    and settings, and how to access them. Attaching the Neck Strap page 2 Using the Lens Cap 2 Loading the Battery 3 Charging the Battery 4 Inserting a Picture Card 5 Removing a Picture Card 6 Turning the Camera On and Off 6 Checking the Battery 7 Setting the Clock 8 Adjusting the Viewfinder
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    CARD Attaching the Neck Strap 1 Attach the metal clips on the ends of the neck strap to the strap post on each side of the camera. 2 Put the ends of the neck strap through the metal clips. 3 Thread the strap through the plastic clips as shown. Using the Lens Cap To protect the lens
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    illustrated, then lift to open. 1 2 Insert the battery in the correct orientation, with the arrow and the (+)(-) symbols facing down, as illustrated. 3 Close the door. After you load a new or recharged battery, we recommend that you check the camera's date/time information. See "Setting the Clock
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    The green ready light is on when charging is complete. Some AC adapters are supplied with additional power plugs. Use the plug that accommodates your type of power outlet. For fast one-hour charging, a battery charger is sold separately. Visit our Web site at http://www.kodak.com/go/accessories. 4
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    them. You must insert a Picture Card into the camera before you take pictures. Use only certified cards that carry the CompactFlash logo CF . Extra cards can be purchased separately on our Web site at http://www.kodak.com/go/accessories. NOTE: Think of Picture Cards as removable and reusable film
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    insert or eject a Picture Card when the green Picture Card access light is blinking. Doing so may damage your pictures or camera. Turning the Camera On and Off m To turn on the camera, press the power button. The orange ready light and the Status Display turn on. The lens extends if the Mode Dial
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    the battery power level appears in the Status Display when you turn on the camera. For guidelines on battery usage, see page 99. 1 NOTE: Always keep an extra battery ready. Consider purchasing a battery and battery charger, sold separately on our Web site at http://www.kodak.com/go/accessories
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    a built-in clock that maintains the date and time in a 24-hour format. If the battery is removed from the camera for an extended period of time, or is exhausted, you may need to reset the clock. NOTE: It is important to set the correct date
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    : This feature is helpful when several people are using the camera, or when the person using the camera is wearing glasses. Adjusting the diopter has no effect on the camera auto focus. 1 With the camera turned on, point the MENU DISP camera at a well-lit area. OK 2 Look through the viewfinder
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    menus in the KODAK DC4800 Zoom Digital Camera. The options in the menus allow you to change settings for taking pictures, reviewing pictures, and for camera setup functions. This section explains how to access each of the menus, and lists the options available in each. Manual Picture Taking Menu
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    Exposure Metering (page 37) Date and Time Stamp (page 40) 1 Review Pictures Menu Use the options in the Review Menu to work with the pictures on the Picture Card in your camera. For details on applying the options, refer to the page listed under the Menu Name below. 85 6 28 P SE TUP To access
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    options Select Menu Icon Menu Name (page in this manual) Power Save (page 52) Digital Zoom (page 54) Camera Sounds (page 56) Date and Time (page 8) Video Out (page 57) 12 Menu Icon Menu Name (page in this manual) Language (page 58) Format Picture Card (page 59) Camera Reset (page 60) About this
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    automatic features of your camera and take your pictures with a simple point and click. Or, you can take advantage of the manual settings if you prefer and Deleting the Last Picture 23 Using the Optical Zoom 24 Using the Digital Zoom 24 Setting the Flash 25 Using an External Flash Unit
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    with the m fully-automatic Programmed AE mode. See page 16. f-numbers (2.8, 5.6, 8)-use the f-number settings UP VIE W SET 8 56 when you are shooting in the Manual (page 17) or 2 8 P RE Aperture Priority (page 19) modes. Capture modes 14
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    Taking a Picture With the battery charged (or AC power supplied) and a Picture Card inserted, all you need to do is turn on the camera, select a capture mode, and take a picture. Shutter button Green ready light 1 Center the subject in the viewfinder brackets, 2 or use Preview (page 22). 2 Press
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    , without worrying about exposure. 8 56 2 8 P RE VIE W SET UP 1 Set the Mode Dial to P. If you previously selected a shutter speed (page 18), the camera overrides that setting with an automatic setting only while in P mode. 2 Press the Shutter button half-way to lock in the focus and exposure
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    using the camera's automatic settings. Consider using a hand-held light meter to help you determine your settings. When shooting pictures in Manual mode, picture. Setting the f-number The f-number controls the size of the lens opening, or aperture, which determines your depth of field (the
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    OK and use the / to select a shutter speed range from 0.7 to 16 seconds. For shutter speeds slower then 1/30 of a second, use a tripod to avoid camera shake. 5 Press OK to accept the changes. The (Manual) icon appears in the Status Display. 18
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    Use this shooting mode when you want control over the depth of field (the distance range within which a picture looks 2 sharp) but you want the camera to automatically set the shutter speed. 85 6 28 P f-numbers SE TUP REVIE W 1 On the Mode Dial, select an f-number. See "Setting the f-number" on
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    and exposure for all of the pictures in the sequence. 4 Press and hold the Shutter button all the way down to take the pictures. The camera beeps, then starts taking pictures until you release the Shutter button, or until the Burst sequence is complete. 20
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    either very far away or very close. 2 Distant Pictures Use the Distant setting to gain maximum sharpness of far away scenes. With this setting, the camera uses a fixed, infinite focus. Close-Up Pictures Use the Close-Up setting to gain sharpness and detail in pictures at close range. When selected
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    battery is drained at a fast rate, so use the AC Adapter when possible. The flash may also take slightly longer to charge when you use Preview. NOTE: Preview is required when you are using digital zooming (page 24), or when performing manual 3 f-number shutter speed digital zoom 4 Press the Shutter
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    and Deleting the Last Picture When you take a picture, Automatic Quickview displays the picture on the LCD for several seconds, unless you are using battery power with Power Save on (page 52). While the picture is displayed, you can decide to keep or delete it. NOTE: This feature is ideal for
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    times closer. TW 1 Set the camera to one of the capture modes. See page 14. 2 Toggle the Zoom button toward T for Telephoto, or W for Wide Angle. 3 Take the picture. Using the Digital Zoom Digital zoom provides two times magnification beyond the optical zoom (above). You may notice a decrease
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    Setting the Flash When you take pictures at night, indoors, or outdoors in heavy shadows, your pictures need flash. The flash has an effective range of 1.6 to 10.5 ft (0.5 to 3.2 m). When taking Burst pictures (page 20), the built-in flash is automatically turned off. 2 1 Slide the flash pop-up
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    Use either the Manual (page 17) or Aperture Priority (page 19) shooting modes when using an external flash unit. Automatic shooting (P on the Mode Dial)is not available with an external flash unit. m Plug your external flash unit cable into the external flash connector on the camera. VOIDUETO DCIN
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    Status Display. To cancel the Self-Timer, press the button repeatedly until neither of the button icons appears in the Status Display. 2 Place the camera on a flat steady surface, or tripod. 3 Compose the picture, then press the Shutter button. The Self-Timer light, located on the front of the
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    3 Customizing Manual Settings The manual camera settings described in this chapter allow you to customize your camera for more control of your picture results. 3 To access the settings described in this chapter, the Mode dial must be set to a Capture setting (P, 2.8, 5.6, or 8)
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    stops in 1/2-stop increments. The Exposure Compensation dial is located on top of the camera. This optional feature is available in fully automatic (page 16) or Aperture Priority mode (page 19). It is not available in Manual mode (page 17). NOTE: This setting is ideal for controlling scenes in which
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    Adjusting the White Balance Whites can look white in daylight, but different under other lighting conditions. Use the White Balance setting to correct for these types of color shifts that result from shooting pictures under different light sources. 1 Set the Mode dial to a Capture setting (P, 2.8,
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    setting highlighted, press OK to turn on Preview and activate the Manual setting. -Place a grey or white card in front of the camera lens and use the / / keys to adjust the camera color until the LCD most closely matches the card. The color arrows displayed on the screen indicate which colors the
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    to the Capture Menu screen. -To reset the Manual setting, put the lens cap on while the Manual White Balance screen is displayed and press the Shutter black-and-white settings, and a sepia setting. When activated, the camera Preview displays the color setting selected. . 1 Set the Mode dial to
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    5 Press a / button to highlight the m color setting you want to use. SATURATED COLOR (default)-gives a more vibrant look to all colors in your m pictures. NEUTRAL COLOR-gives a more balanced and natural look to all colors in your pictures. m BLACK & WHITE-use this for black and white pictures. m B&W
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    the picture quality. The camera offers four different resolutions. and for conserving space on the Picture Card. All Quality settings are compressed JPEGS settings are: Quality Setting Name Resolution Compression File Size (in megapixels) (in pixels) Ratio/File Type (approx.) 3.1 MP
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    To change the Quality setting: 1 Set the Mode dial to a Capture setting (P, 2.8, 5.6, or 8). 2 Press the Menu button to display the Capture Menu screen. 3 Press a / button until the icon is highlighted. 4 Press OK to display the Quality screen. 5 Press a / button to highlight the Quality setting you
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    features three metering systems for measuring the amount of light entering the camera lens: Multi-Pattern, CenterWeighted, and Center Spot metering. NOTE: Select a metering system to control how light affects the subject in your pictures. 1 Set the Mode dial
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    Setting Picture Sharpness Use the Sharpness setting to highlight or blend the edges of the subject in pictures. 1 Set the Mode dial to a Capture setting (P, 2.8, 5.6, or 8). 2 Press the Menu button to display the Capture Menu screen. 3 Press a / button until the icon is highlighted. 4 Press OK to
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    for daylight still pictures in bright sun, when fine detail is needed. Great for portraits, or nature scenes. When shooting in Manual or Aperture Priority modes, the camera applies an ISO m speed of 100. ISO 200-ideal for cloudy overcast days. Great when you need extra m speed without sacrificing
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    how to set the shutter speed, see page 18 under Shooting in Manual Mode. Placing the Date on Pictures Use this setting to imprint the picture was taken; for example, for a birthday or an insurance claim. 1 Make sure the camera clock is set to the correct time (see page 8). 2 Set the Mode dial to a
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    setting on the Mode Dial to review and work with the pictures that are stored on the Picture Card in your camera. Viewing Pictures page 42 Magnifying Pictures 43 Deleting Pictures 44 Protecting Pictures 45 Running a Slide Show 46 4 Selecting Pictures for Automatic Printing 47 Viewing
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    on the camera with friends, or for verifying your pictures before you download or print them. 85 6 28 P 1 Turn the Mode Dial to Review. SE TUP section of the memory bar represents the part of the card that is full while the needle locator shows the position of the picture on the card. 5 To exit
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    Magnify feature to zoom in on specific parts of a picture. With this feature, you can magnify at two or four times the normal magnification level. NOTE: This feature is ideal for checking detail and verifying sharp focus on your pictures. 85 6 28 P 1 Turn the Mode Dial to Review. SE TUP 2 Press
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    from the Picture Card. NOTE: Delete pictures to free up space on the Picture Card. 85 REVIE W 44 6 28 P SE TUP 1 Turn the Mode Dial to Review. 2 Press Main screen. m ALL PICTURES-deletes all of the pictures on the Picture Card. A filmstrip appears at the bottom of the LCD to remind you that all
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    Protecting Pictures Use the Protect feature to prevent specific pictures from being accidentally deleted from the Picture Card. 85 6 28 P 1 Turn the Mode Dial to Review. SE TUP 2 Press Menu to display the Menu screen. REVIE W 3 Press a / button until the picture you want to Protect is
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    appropriate end of the video cable (included with your camera) into the video-out port on the camera. Plug the other end into the video-in port on your external device (television, VCR, computer m monitor, digital projector). Refer to your televsion or other device user's guide for details on video
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    KODAK Personal Picture Maker, or other directprint-enabled printers. NOTE: This feature saves time when printing. When you put the Picture Card into a print order enabled printer, only the images you marked are printed. 85 6 28 P 1 Turn the Mode Dial to Review. SE TUP 2
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    m EXIT-returns you to the Main screen. m ALL PICTURES-selects all of the pictures on the Picture Card. The filmstrip appears at the bottom of the LCD to remind you that all pictures are affected. 7 Press OK. 8 If you selected Cancel Print Order
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    data for each picture on the Picture Card in your camera. For example, the information includes the picture number, the date and time the picture was taken, and the settings that were used for the picture. 85 6 28 P 1 Turn the Mode Dial to Review
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    to customize the camera settings according to your personal preferences. Selecting a Power Save Setting page 52 Setting Digital Zoom Behavior 54 Adjusting the Camera Sounds 56 Setting Video Out 57 Selecting a Language 58 Formatting a Picture Card 59 Resetting Camera Defaults 60 Viewing
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    to balance battery consumption with camera performance. Select from three Power Save settings to control the performance of the functions listed below. The Power Save feature is not available when the AC adapter is being used. Camera Function POWER SAVE ON STANDARD POWER SAVE OFF Preview
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    4 Press a / button to highlight the m Power Save option you want to use. OFF-camera performance has priority over battery consumption. Ideal when m battery life is not a primary concern. STANDARD (default)-battery consumption and camera performance are optimized equally. Ideal for everyday m
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    Setting Digital Zoom Behavior Digital zoom provides two times magnification beyond the optical zoom. You can specify how the digital zoom feature behaves when you move the Zoom button to its farthest T Telephoto position. See page 24 for how to use digital zoom. 56 28 P REVIEW 1 Turn the Mode
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    Ideal for fast transition from m optical to digital zoom. PAUSE (default)-zoom stops between the limit of optical zoom (3X) and the beginning of digital zoom. To use this setting, move the Zoom button to its farthest T Telephoto position, release the Zoom button, then immediately move it m again to
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    56 28 8 P REVIEW Adjusting the Camera Sounds The camera provides camera sounds (beeps) to let you know when certain functions are being performed. You can set the camera to make sounds for most functions, for selected functions, or to make no sounds at all. NOTE: Set the Camera Sounds to OFF when
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    Setting Video Out The Video Out feature allows you to match the camera's video-out signal to the standard applicable in your area. The default, NTSC, is the standard used in most countries outside of Europe. 56 28 P REVIEW 8 1 Turn the Mode Dial to Setup. SE TUP 2 Press a / button until the
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    56 28 8 P REVIEW Selecting a Language The Language feature allows you to display the menus and screen messages in different languages. NOTE: In certain countries, the language menu is not available. These cameras must be operated only in the language installed at the factory. 1 Turn the Mode Dial
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    56 28 8 P REVIEW Formatting a Picture Card You may need to format a Picture Card if the card becomes corrupted. When this happens, an error message appears on the LCD screen. See page 83 for error messages. 1 Turn the Mode Dial to Setup. SE TUP 2 Press a / button until the icon is highlighted. 3
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    56 28 8 P REVIEW Resetting Camera Defaults The Reset feature allows you to return your customized settings to the original camera defaults. See page 94 for a list of the original camera defaults. 1 Turn the Mode Dial to Setup. SE TUP 2 Press a / button until the icon is highlighted. 3 Press OK to
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    56 28 8 P REVIEW Viewing Camera Information Use the About feature to find out the name and model of your camera, and what version of software it is running. This information is especially helpful if you need to call for service on your camera. 1 Turn the Mode Dial to Setup. SE TUP 2 Press a /
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    6 Installing Your Software This chapter describes how to install the KODAK software included with your camera. WINDOWS-Based System Requirements page 64 MACINTOSH System Requirements 64 KODAK Software 65 Installing the Software 66 6 63
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    The KODAK DC4800 Installer Software (Installer) included with your camera contains software for WINDOWS-based personal computers and MACINTOSH computers. These applications provide a variety of features that let you access and use the pictures stored on the Picture Card. Detailed information on
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    selected picture m Select capture and camera settings m Take a picture while the camera is connected to the computer m Format the Picture Card NOTE: Picture Card readers do not allow direct access to KODAK Digital Camera Software. If you download your pictures using a card reader, use a third-party
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    registration card. This allows you to receive information regarding software updates and registers some of the products included with the camera. 1 Close all other software programs before starting the Installer. 2 Place the Installer CD into the CD-ROM drive. 3 Load the software. On a WINDOWS-based
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    using the Univeral Serial Bus (USB) cable, download your pictures, and work with the picture files and KODAK Digital Camera Software. Using a USB Cable Connection page 68 Starting KODAK Digital Camera Software 69 Locating Your Pictures on the Picture Card 70 Picture Naming Conventions 71 Once
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    stating that you are not connected, refer to the PDF document installed with the software (USB.PDF for PC or Connect.PDF for MACINTOSH), or the online help for troubleshooting information. To access the pictures on your Picture Card, see "Starting KODAK Digital Camera Software" on page 69. 68
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    Starting KODAK Digital Camera Software With the camera connected to your computer, you are now ready to open and use the software that you installed in Chapter 6. For details on using the software, refer to the online help. WINDOWS-based computers m To view the pictures on the Picture Card, double-
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    you cannot locate your pictures using the software, the following description of the camera file m structure may be helpful. MISC folder-contains the Print Order file created when you use the Print Order function. m System folder-used for updating camera firmware. m DCIM folder-the root level folder
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    is derived by incrementing the higher of the last picture taken by the camera, or the highest existing picture number in m the folder on the card. When you insert the Picture Card into a different DC4800 camera, the next picture number is derived by incrementing either the highest existing picture
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    m If you use the Picture Card in a camera other than the DC4800 camera, and that camera manufacturer adheres to this file structure standard, the \DCIM folder contains a folder named by that camera. Any pictures taken with that camera are stored in the folder using the naming conventions established
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    75 Connecting Your Camera If you are getting messages on your computer that state you are not connected, refer to the PDF documents installed with the software, or the online help for troubleshooting information. If you are connecting to a: m Windows-based USB connection-refer to USB.PDF m Macintosh
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    for inkjet printers. m Adjusting your printer software settings. m Using fresh ink cartridges. memory intensive than black and white. If your computer gives you an insufficient memory prints, you may want to print your pictures on KODAK Inkjet Snapshot Paper (Snapshot Paper). Snapshot Paper is
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    in the ReadMe file located in the KODAK DC4800 folder. For updates to Troubleshooting information, visit our Web site at http://www.kodak. com. Computer Monitor Problem Cause Solution The image on your monitor is jagged or inappropriately colored. Picture Card Monitor is not set Adjust your
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    off ports to save battery life. See the Power Management section of your laptop User's Guide to disable this feature. Camera is not connected to USB cable, or cable is not connected to the computer USB port. Connect cable to camera and computer ports. See page 68. Software not installed. Install
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    pictures to your reads Full. The computer (page 67), delete Picture Card is full. pictures on the Picture Card (page 44), or insert a card with available memory (page 5). Part of the picture is missing. Something was blocking the lens when the picture was taken. Keep hands, fingers, or other
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    . The subject is in front of a bright light (backlit). The Exposure Compensation is set incorrectly. Battery is not properly installed. Battery is not charged. Move so there is no more than 10 ft (3.0 m) between the camera and the subject. Change your position so the light is not behind the subject
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    page 30. Stored pictures are damaged. The Picture Card Make sure the Picture Card was removed when access light is not blinking the Picture Card before removing the card. access light was blinking. Pictures remaining Image Resolution The camera is operating number does not and Quality settings
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    too Move so the subject is less than far away for the 10 ft (3.0 m) away. flash to be effective. Video-Out setting is Adjust the camera Video-Out incorrect. settings (NTSC or PAL). See page 57. Power Save is on. Turn off Power Save feature. See page 52. Use AC adapter to save battery. 80
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    light comes on but camera does not take a picture. Battery is low. Replace or recharge the battery. See page 3. The Picture Card is Transfer pictures to your full computer (page 67), delete pictures on the Picture Card (page 44), or insert a card with available memory (page 5). Green ready
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    computer (page 67), delete pictures on the Picture Card (page 44), or insert a card with available memory (page 5). Orange light blinks. Slow shutter Use a tripod to steady the warning. Lack of camera. If in Manual Mode, light or the camera adjust the shutter speed. See is shaking. page
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    LCD Messages Message Memory Card is Full Insert Memory Card Card Cannot be Read Memory Card Requires Formatting Print Order too large Cause Solution The Picture Card is Transfer pictures to your full and cannot computer (page 67), delete hold additional pictures on the Picture Card pictures.
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    and Troubleshooting m Software's manufacturer m Product information by fax m Place of purchase m World Wide Web m Technical support Software Help Help with any software packaged with your camera can be obtained from the online help, or by contacting the manufacturer. Kodak Online Services m World
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    KODAK software or the camera, you may speak directly to a customer support representative. Before You Call Before you call to speak to a customer support representative, please have the camera Amount of memory (MB Exact error message you received Version of installation CD Camera serial number
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    m Outside the U.S., Canada, and Europe-calls are charged at National Rate. Austria/Osterreich Belgium/Belgique 0179 567 357 02 713 14 45 9 Denmark/Danmark 3 848 71 30 Ireland/Eire 01 407 3054 Finland/Suomi 0800 1 17056 France 01 55 1740 77 Germany/Deutschland 069 5007 0035 Greece
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    Regulatory Information 10 Warranty Time Period Kodak warrants the KODAK DC4800 Zoom Digital Camera to be free from malfunctions and without charge, subject to the conditions and limitations stated herein. Such repair service will include all labor, as well as any necessary adjustments and/or
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    , ACCESSORIES OR ALTERATIONS NOT MARKETED BY KODAK; SERVICE REQUIRED AS THE RESULT OF UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATIONS OR SERVICE; MISUSE, ABUSE; FAILURE TO FOLLOW KODAK'S OPERATING, MAINTENANCE OR REPACKAGING INSTRUCTIONS; OR FAILURE TO USE ITEMS SUPPLIED BY KODAK (SUCH AS ADAPTERS AND CABLES). KODAK
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    the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to user's authority to operate the equipment. Where shielded interface cables have been provided with the product or specified additional components or accessories
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    apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. Obervation des normes-Class B-Le présent appareil numérique n'émet
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    This appendix serves as a resource for specific technical information and care for your camera, and contains the following information: Original Camera Default Settings page 94 DC4800 Zoom Camera Specifications 95 General Camera Maintenance 97 11 General Safety 97 Using Your Battery 99 93
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    out of the box for the first time. Feature Default Setting Camera Sounds (beep) Color Mode Date Stamp Digital Zoom Control Flash ISO Sensitivity Exposure Metering Picture Sharpness Power Save Quality Video Out White Balance Selected On Saturated Color None Pause Auto Auto Multi-Pattern Standard
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    DC4800 Zoom Camera Specifications Camera Specifications Pixel Resolution (by Quality setting) Color Picture File Format Picture Storage 3.1 MP 2.2 MP 1.6 MP 0.8 MP Viewfinder ASA/ISO Sensitivity Flash Range Power Tripod Socket Video Out Wide Telephoto Battery DC Input 2160 x 1440 1800 x 1200
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    Camera Specifications Lens Type Optical quality glass Maximum Aperture * Wide: f/2.8 TelePhoto: f/4.5 Zoom 6X: 3X Optical zoom 2X Digital zoom Focal Length 28 to 84 mm (equivalent to 35mm camera) 6 to 18 mm (actual) Focus Distance Wide/TelePhoto: 1.6 ft (0.5 m) to infinity Close-Up: 0.7
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    in m electrical shock. If you notice smoke or a strange smell coming from the camera, immediately turn off the camera, wait a few minutes until the camera m cools, then remove the battery. If you use the camera in an airplane, observe instructions of the airline company. Radio waves emitted by the
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    turn off the camera and remove the battery and Picture Card. Allow all components to air-dry for at least 24 hours before using the camera again. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE
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    or Kodak if any of these problems are observed. It is important to use only a Kodak-specified 5V AC Adapter with your camera. Using a different adapter or one with a different voltage could m damage your camera and battery. Please use care when replacing the battery in the camera. If the battery is
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    using your camera on battery power, we recommend you limit continuous LCD Preview or Review to less than 10-minutes per session. If you are using the camera for longer periods, use the AC adapter to m conserve battery charge. When disposing of batteries, follow the manufacturer's instructions and
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    guidelines 99 camera specifications 95 default settings 94 maintenance 97 safety 97 attaching, neck strap 2 automatic flash 25 picture taking 16 printing, print orders 47 B backlit scenes 30 battery charging 4 checking power level 7 guidelines 99 loading 3 safety 99 tips 99 use, power save 52
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    compliance, FCC 91 compression, setting 35 computer connecting USB cable 68 downloading pictures 67 problem with monitor 75 running a slide show 46 system requirements 64 connecting to your computer help 73 USB cable 68 continuous digital zoom 55 conventions, picture naming 71 cool tones, adjusting
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    60 deleting last picture 23 pictures from Picture Card 44 protecting pictures from 45 Digital Camera Software 65 digital zoom setting 54 using 24 diopter dial, adjusting 9 displaying slide show 46 distant scenes 21 downloading pictures 67 E error messages, LCD 83 exposure adjusting compensation 30
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    to your computer 73 KODAK software 69 online service 85 telephone support numbers 86 tips and troubleshooting 73 troubleshooting 75 tutorial on MACINTOSH 73 I index print, printing 47 information camera, viewing 61 picture, viewing 49 installing KODAK software 66 software 63 ISO sensitivity
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    video out 57 O optical zoom 24 overview, camera menus 10 P PAL, setting video out 57 pause, digital zoom 55 Picture Card access light 15 file structure 70 formatting 59 inserting 5 locating your pictures 70 problems 75 removing 6 pictures deleting 44 downloading 67 information, viewing 49 locating
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    reviewing 41 selecting for printing 47 sharpness, setting 38 taking 15 viewing 42 power checking battery 7 turning camera on and off 6 power information 91, 92 requirements MACINTOSH system 64 WINDOWS-based system 64 resolution, setting 35 reviewing pictures deleting 44 for printing 47 magnify 43
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    46 slow shutter speeds 18 software getting help 85 installing 63, 66 KODAK Digital Camera 65 specifications camera 95 MACINTOSH system 64 WINDOWS-based system 64 starting KODAK software 69 status display. See cover support numbers 86 System folder, Picture Card 70 system requirements MACINTOSH 64
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    97 monitor setting 73 printing 74 ReadMe file 75 safety 97 transferring pictures 67 troubleshooting 73, 75-83 tungsten, adjusting for 31 turning camera on and off 6 U USB cable, connecting 68 using battery 99 external flash 26 V video out signal, setting 57 viewfinder, adjusting 9 viewing
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    wide angle zoom 24 WINDOWS installing software on 66 system requirements 64 Z zoom digital, setting 54 digital, using 24 optical 24 109
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KODAK DC4800 Zoom Digital Camera
User’s Guide
Congratulations on your purchase of the new KODAK DC4800 Zoom Digital
Camera—the camera that takes pictures digitally, without the use of film. With
your new camera, picture taking and print making is fun and easy. Here are
just a few examples of what you can do with your camera:
Get the images you want by adjusting the camera settings—shutter
speed, aperture, ISO levels, white balance, and more.
Capture full detail with 3.1 Megapixel uncompressed resolution.
Transfer your pictures to a computer for instant editing, enhancement,
or placement into a document.
Print high-quality pictures at home using KODAK Inkjet Photo Paper,
or take your KODAK Picture Card to a KODAK Picture Maker System
and create photo-quality enlargements with a touch of a button.
Visit Kodak on the World Wide Web at www.kodak.com