KODAK DC3800 Digital Camera Congratulations on your purchase of a new KODAK DC3800 Digital Camera—the camera that takes pictures without the use of film. With your new camera, taking pictures and making prints is fun and easy. Here are just a few examples of what you can do with your camera. m Capture full detail with 2.1 Megapixel resolution. m Use your KODAK USB Picture Card Reader to transfer pictures from your memory card to your computer.
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Table of Contents 1 Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Preparing to Take Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Loading the Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Inserting a Memory Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Removing a Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Turning the Camera On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3 Advanced Camera Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Setting the Picture Quality. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Placing the Date and Time on Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Setting a Quickview for Each Picture. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Selecting a Language for the Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Setting a Response Beep . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Formatting a Memory Card . . . . .
6 Tips and Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Getting Better Results from Your Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 7 Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Software Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Kodak Online Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9 Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Original Default Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Camera Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 General Maintenance and Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Using Your Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1 Getting Started 1 Refer to the front inside cover for a description of the camera buttons and parts. This chapter covers the following information.
Preparing to Take Pictures Before you start taking pictures, you need to install the batteries and insert a KODAK Picture Card (memory card) into the camera. The KODAK Digital Camera AC Adapter, 3-Volt, is available as an accessory from a dealer of Kodak products or from our web site at http://www.kodak.com/go/accessories. Loading the Batteries Your camera comes with two AA batteries so you can start taking pictures immediately. NOTE: For more information about your batteries, see page 66. AA BATT.
Inserting a Memory Card The KODAK Picture Card (memory card) included with your camera, is removable and reusable for easy storage and transfer of your pictures. You must insert a memory card into the camera before you take pictures. Use only certified cards that carry the CompactFlash logo . 1 Extra cards can be purchased separately on our web site at http://www.kodak.com/go/accessories. NOTE: Think of memory cards as removable and reusable film, except they are x-ray safe.
Removing a Memory Card 1 Open the memory card door. 2 Press the Eject button. 3 Remove the memory card and close the door. CAUTION: Do not insert or eject a memory card when the green ready light is blinking. This may damage your pictures or camera.
Turning the Camera On and Off m To turn the camera on, slide the power button to the left. When the green ready light stops blinking, the camera is ready. m To turn the camera off, slide the power button to the left again.
Checking the Batteries A battery symbol indicating the battery power level appears on the LCD. TIP: Always keep extra batteries ready. With the camera on, turn the Mode Dial to Review, Setup, or Close-up. 2 Check the battery symbol that appears in the LCD. 1 Full—fully charged. Low—not fully charged and soon needs to be replaced. Exhausted (blinking)—too weak to power the camera and needs to be replaced. When the batteries are exhausted, the LED blinks red, and then the camera turns off.
Setting the Clock Your camera has a built-in clock that maintains the date and time in a 24-hour format. If the batteries are removed from the camera for an extended period of time, or are exhausted, you need to reset the clock. It is important to set the correct date and time if you want to imprint the date on your pictures. See “Placing the Date and Time on Pictures” on page 22. NOTE: It is important to set the correct date and time if you want to imprint the date on your pictures.
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2 Taking Pictures Your KODAK DC3800 Digital Camera is versatile enough to take pictures in almost any situation.
Taking a Picture With the batteries installed and a memory card inserted, all you need to do is turn on the camera, select Capture mode, and take a picture. With the camera on, turn the Mode Dial to Capture. 2 Center the subject in the viewfinder. 1 3 Press the Shutter button half-way to lock the autofocus and exposure. 4 Check the ready light for camera status. m Glows Green—Camera is ready to take the picture. m Blinks Green—Focus and exposure are not locked, or flash is not charged.
5 Press the Shutter button completely down to take the picture. The frame counter changes as the image is processed. Note: You can delete a picture you just took by quickly pressing a and selecting the delete option.
Shooting Close-Up Pictures Use the Close-Up setting to gain sharpness and detail in pictures at close range. When selected, the camera automatically sets the focus distance to 0.2 m (8 in.) and sets the flash to ensure detail and clarity. Since the viewfinder on the camera may not accurately frame your picture in Close-Up mode, Preview is automatically activated. For information on using Preview, see page 16.
Putting Yourself in the Picture The Self-Timer setting creates a 10-second delay between the time you press the Shutter button and the time the picture is taken. The self-timer setting can be used in Capture or Close-Up modes. NOTE: This setting is ideal when you want to include yourself in the picture. With the camera on, turn the Mode dial to Capture or Close-Up. 2 Press the Self-Timer button until the icon appears in the LCD. 3 Place the camera on a flat steady surface, or tripod.
Shooting a Burst Series of Pictures The Burst setting takes a series of pictures in quick succession. It takes 4 pictures at 2 pictures per second. With Burst pictures, Flash is prohibited and Quality is set to Good. NOTE: This setting is ideal for taking pictures of sporting events, or for recording the flow of moving objects. With the camera on, turn the Mode Dial to Setup. 2 Press the until Burst is highlighted. 3 Press the OK button. 1 Press the to select On. Press the OK button to accept the changes.
Setting the Flash When taking pictures at night, indoors, or outdoors in heavy shadows, pictures need flash. The flash has an effective range of 0.5 to 2.5 m (1.6 to 8.2 ft). When taking Burst (page 14) pictures, the flash is automatically turned off. NOTE: Because slow shutter speeds are used when the flash is turned off in low light conditions, take care to avoid camera shake. Use a tripod or place the camera on a steady surface. With the camera on, turn the Mode dial to Capture. 2 Press the Flash button.
Previewing Your Shot If you want to see what a picture looks like before you take it, you can preview the image on the LCD on the back of your camera. The live image that appears is helpful for framing your subject, especially when using the Close-up feature. NOTE: When you use the Preview feature, batteries are drained faster, so use the KODAK Digital Camera AC Adapter, 3-Volt, when possible. With the camera on, turn the Mode dial to Capture. 2 Press the OK button. The LCD displays a live image.
Using Digital Zoom The Digital Zoom setting provides two-times (X2) magnification on the LCD while using the Preview feature (page 16). NOTE: When using the Digital Zoom setting, quality is automatically set to good. Due to the camera’s digital zoom frame rate during Preview, the quality of the LCD display may appear degraded. . Use Preview (page 16) to frame your subject. 2 Press to activate Digital Zoom. The image is center-cropped, then magnified on the LCD.
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3 Advanced Camera Settings The manual camera settings described in this chapter allow you to customize your KODAK DC3800 Digital Camera for more control of your picture results.
Setting the Picture Quality Use the Quality setting to select a picture resolution. Picture resolution refers to the number of pixels that make up an image. The higher the resolution, the better the picture. All of the resolution settings result in compressed JPEG files. m If the quality of your pictures is most important, use the Best Quality setting, which results in little compression.
4 Press a button to highlight the appropriate setting. 3 m Best—for printing 8x10-in. pictures m Better—for printing up to 5x7-in. pictures m Good—for e-mailing pictures or using pictures online 5 Press the OK button. Note: You can switch freely among these three settings when taking pictures.
Placing the Date and Time on Pictures Use this setting to imprint the date and time on the lower right corner of the picture. NOTE: This setting is ideal when you need to keep track of when a picture was taken: for example, a birthday or an insurance claim. Make sure the camera clock is set to the correct time. See “Setting the Clock” on page 7. 2 With the camera on, turn the Mode dial to Setup. 3 Press a button until Date/Time Stamp is highlighted.
Setting a Quickview for Each Picture Use this setting to have your picture automatically displayed on the LCD each time you take a picture. With Quickview activated, you can quickly delete the pictures you do not want, in order to save space on the camera memory card (page 12). NOTE: This setting is ideal when you need to view your picture immediately. With the camera on, turn the Mode dial to Setup. 2 Press a button until Quickview is highlighted. 3 Press the OK button to display the Quickview screen.
Selecting a Language for the Camera Use this feature to display the menus and screen messages in different languages. With the camera on, turn the Mode dial to Setup. 2 Press a button until Language is highlighted. 3 Press the OK button to display the Language screen. 1 4 Press a button to highlight the Language you want to use. 5 Press the OK button to accept the changes and return to the Setup menu. Note: This setting remains until you change it.
Setting a Response Beep With this setting, the camera beeps to let you know when certain functions are being performed. You can set the camera to make sounds for most functions, or to make no sounds at all. With the camera on, turn the Mode dial to Setup. 2 Press a button until Beep is highlighted. 3 Press the OK button to display the Beep screen. 1 4 Press the button until On is highlighted. 5 Press the OK button to accept the changes. Note: This setting remains until you change it.
Formatting a Memory Card You may need to format a memory card if the card becomes corrupted. When this happens, an error message appears on the LCD. See page 45 for more detail. CAUTION: Formatting the memory card deletes everything on the memory card. With the camera on, turn the Mode Dial to Setup. 2 Press a button until Format is highlighted. 3 Press the OK button to display the Format Card screen. 1 4 Press a button to highlight Yes or No.
Viewing Camera Information Use the About feature to find out the name of your camera, and what version of firmware it is running. This information is helpful if you need to call for service on your camera. With the camera on, turn the Mode Dial to Setup. 2 Press a button until About is highlighted. 3 Press the OK button to display the About screen. The information that appears is for viewing only and cannot be changed. 1 4 Press the OK button to return to the Setup menu.
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4 Reviewing Your Pictures You can review and work with the pictures that are stored on the memory card in your KODAK DC3800 Digital Camera.
Viewing Your Pictures You can scroll through and view each picture on the memory card in full LCD size. NOTES: This is ideal for sharing pictures on the camera with friends, or for viewing pictures stored on the memory card. To conserve batteries, use the KODAK Digital Camera Adapter, 3-Volt, which is available as an accessory from a dealer of Kodak products or from our web site at http://www.kodak.com/go/accessories. With the camera on, turn the Mode dial to Review.
Deleting One Picture Use the Delete feature to quickly delete a picture on the Memory Card. To delete all the pictures on the memory card, see page 33. NOTE: This setting is ideal to free up space on the memory card, and also allows for easy picture verification before deleting. With the camera on, turn the Mode dial to Review. 2 Press a button until the picture you want to delete is selected. 3 Press the OK button. 1 4 4 Press a button until Delete is highlighted.
6 Press a button until Current Picture is highlighted. 7 Press the OK button to delete the picture and return to the main Review screen.
Deleting All Pictures Use the Delete feature to quickly delete all of the pictures on the Memory Card. NOTE: This setting is ideal to free up space on the memory card. With the camera on, turn the Mode dial to Review. 2 Press the OK button to display the Delete screen. 1 3 Press a button until All Pictures is highlighted. 4 Press the OK button to display the verification screen. 5 Press a button until Yes is highlighted. 6 Press the OK button to delete all the pictures on the memory card.
Transferring Pictures to Your Computer You can easily transfer pictures to your computer using the KODAK USB Picture Card Reader. Then you can print or e-mail your pictures to friends. You can also use a Picture Card Adapter to access your pictures through the PCMCIA slot in your laptop computer. If this is the first time you have used your USB Picture Card Reader, install it using the instructions accompanying the card reader. 1 Open the memory card door. 2 Press the Eject button.
Selecting Pictures for Automatic Printing Use the Digital Print Order Feature (DPOF) or Index Print feature to automatically select specific pictures, multiple thumbnail pictures, and determine print quantities to be printed to a KODAK Personal Picture Maker, or other direct print enabled printers. NOTE: These features save time and paper when printing. When you put the memory card into a direct print enabled printer, only the selected images are printed. With the camera on, turn the Mode dial to Review.
7 Press a button to indicate the number of prints desired. 8 Press the OK button. or Index Print The print order icon appears on the LCD for the pictures that have been ordered. Now you can print your marked pictures directly from the memory card.
Viewing Your Pictures on Your Television You can show your pictures to a large audience by connecting your camera to a television (NTSC only) and scrolling through the pictures stored on the memory card. NOTE: To conserve batteries, use the KODAK Digital Camera Adapter, 3-Volt, which is available as an accessory from a dealer of Kodak products or from our web site at http://www.kodak.com/go/accessories. . 1 Turn off your television and camera.
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5 Installing Your Software This chapter describes how to install the KODAK software included with your KODAK DC3800 Digital Camera. The KODAK DC3800 Installer Software (Installer) included with your camera operates on both Windows-based personal computers and Macintosh computers. Using the KODAK USB Picture Card Reader, these applications let you access and use the pictures stored on the camera memory card.
System Requirements for the KODAK USB Picture Card Reader Windows-Based Systems m Windows 95B, OSR/2 with USB supplement, 98, 98SE or Windows 2000 m Personal computer with Pentium 200 MHz or greater microprocessor m 32 MB RAM or greater m 150 MB hard disk space or greater m CD-ROM drive m Available USB port or PCMCIA adapter slot m Color monitor with 256 colors (thousands of colors recommended) Macintosh Systems m m m m 40 PowerMac system MacOS 8.
Installing the Software While your software is loading, take a few minutes to fill out and send in the camera registration card. This allows you to receive information regarding software updates and registers the camera. 1 Close all other software programs before starting the installation. 2 Place the Installer CD into the CD-ROM drive. 3 Load the software. If Auto Play is enabled, the first installation window automatically appears.
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6 Tips and Troubleshooting There may be times when you have questions about using your camera. The information in this chapter can point you in the right direction for finding the answers quickly, so you can continue using your camera. This chapter provides the following information.
Getting Better Results from Your Printer You may notice that the colors on your computer screen do not always match those in your documents or prints. This is because monitors and printers use different color systems. You may be able to achieve more predictable results in your printed documents by: m Improving the quality of your paper. Copier paper may not offer the same results as coated paper or paper made especially for inkjet printers. m Adjusting your printer software settings.
Troubleshooting If you are having problems with your camera, check the following tables for possible solutions. Additional technical information is available in the ReadMe file located in the KODAK DC3800 folder on your camera. Memory Card Problem Cause Solution The camera does not recognize your memory card. The memory card may not be CompactFlash certified. The memory card may be corrupt or formatted for use in other digital cameras. Camera memory card is not inserted in camera.
Camera Problem Cause Solution Shutter button does not work. Camera is not turned on. memory card access light is blinking. Camera is processing a picture. The memory card is full. Turn on the camera (page 5). Part of the picture is missing. 46 Something was blocking the lens when the picture was taken. Your eye or the picture was not centered correctly in the viewfinder. Wait until Ready light stops blinking before attempting to take another picture.
Camera Problem Cause Solution Picture is too dark. Flash is not on or did not function. The subject is too far away for the flash to have an effect. The subject is in front of a bright light (backlit). Batteries are not properly installed. Batteries are too weak. The flash is not needed. The subject was too close when the flash was used. The light sensor is covered. Turn on the flash (page 15). Camera does not turn on. Picture is too light. Move so the subject is less than 8.2 ft (2.5 m) away.
Camera Problem Stored pictures are damaged. Cause The memory card was removed when the memory card ready light was blinking. Pictures remaining Image Resolution number does not and Quality settings decrease after taking a do not take up picture. sufficient space to decrease the picture remaining number. Picture is not clear. The lens is dirty. Subject or the camera moved while the picture was being taken. The subject is too far away for the flash to be effective.
Camera LED Status Lights Problem Cause Green ready light does Batteries are low or not turn on and the dead. camera does not work. Camera is not turned on. Red blinking light Batteries are low. comes on but camera does not take a picture. Camera memory card is full Green ready light blinks. Focus and exposure are not locked. Red ready light comes Flash is not on. charged. Green ready light is Picture is being blinking and camera processed and does not take a picture saved to memory card.
LCD Messages Message Cause Memory Card is Full Memory card is full Delete pictures on the card and cannot hold (page 31), or insert a additional pictures. memory card with available memory. There is no Insert a memory card into memory card the camera (page 3). inserted in the camera. Memory card is Insert a memory card into corrupted. the camera (page 3), or reformat the memory card (page 26).
7 Getting Help 7 If you need help with your camera, it is available from a number of resources: m Chapter 6, Tips 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 Wide Web http://www.kodak.com (click Service and Support) Kodak Fax Support m U.S.
Telephone Customer Support If you have questions concerning the operation of KODAK software or the camera, you may speak directly to a customer support representative.
m Outside the U.S., Canada, and Europe—calls are charged at National Rate.
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8 Warranty and Regulatory Information 8 Limited Warranty Time Period Kodak warrants this product to be free from malfunctions and defects in both materials and workmanship for one year from the date of purchase. Warranty Repair Coverage This limited warranty will be honored within the geographical location that the product was purchased.
Limitations WARRANTY SERVICE WILL NOT BE PROVIDED WITHOUT DATED PROOF OF PURCHASE. ALTHOUGH THE RETURN OF THE WARRANTY CARD IS REQUESTED WITHIN 30 DAYS OF PURCHASE, WARRANTY COVERAGE IS NOT DEPENDENT ON ITS RETURN. THIS WARRANTY BECOMES NULL AND VOID IF YOU FAIL TO PACK THE PRODUCT IN A MANNER CONSISTENT WITH THE ORIGINAL PRODUCT PACKAGING AND DAMAGE OCCURS DURING PRODUCT SHIPMENT.
SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS. YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS THAT VARY FROM STATE TO STATE. Application Support 8 For application specific support, contact your reseller, systems integrator, software manufacturer, or dealer. How to Obtain Service Visit us on the Internet at http://www.kodak.com.
Regulatory Information FCC Compliance and Advisory This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and 2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Canadian DOC Statement DOC Class B Compliance—This digital 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.
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9 Appendix This appendix serves as a resource for specific technical information and care for your camera, and contains the following information: m Original camera default settings m Camera specifications m General maintenance and safety m Using your batteries 61 9
Original Default Settings Your camera is set to the following defaults when you take the camera out of the box for the first time.
Camera Specifications Camera Specifications Pixel Resolution CCD 1901 x 1220 = 2.3 million pixels (total number of pixels) Best/Better 1792 x 1184 Good 896 x 600 Color 24-bit, millions of colors Picture File Format JPEG/EXIF Picture Storage External memory only: ATA compatible CompactFlash card Viewfinder Real image ASA/ISO Sensitivity ISO 100 equivalent Flash Range 1.6 ft to 8.2 ft (0.5 to 2.
Camera Specifications Lens Power Type Optical quality glass Maximum Aperture f/2.8 Digital Zoom 2X Digital zoom (at Good Quality only) Focal Length 33 mm (equivalent to 35 mm camera) 6.9 mm (actual) Focus Distance Normal: 0.5 m to infinity Close-Up: 0.66 ft (0.2 m) to 1.64 ft (0.5 m) Battery AA Alkaline, Ni MH .25 in. (.006 m) threaded Tripod Socket NTSC only Video Out Dimensions Width 3.7 in. (95 mm) Depth 1.3 in. (33 mm) Height 2.4 in. (61 mm) Weight 5.8 oz.
General Maintenance and Safety m To keep from damaging your camera, avoid exposing it to moisture and extreme temperatures. m Always follow basic safety precautions. Refer to the "Important Safety Instructions" booklet packed with your camera. m Clean the outside of the camera by wiping with a clean, dry cloth. Never use harsh or abrasive cleaners or organic solvents on the camera or any of its parts.
Using Your Batteries m Kodak recommends KODAK Photolife AA Alkaline Batteries, or KODAK Photolife AA Ni-MH Rechargeable Batteries for use in the camera. m Remove the batteries when the camera is stored for extended periods of time. m Always follow your battery manufacturer’s directions fully. Do not attempt to disassemble, short circuit, or subject the battery to high temperature or fire. m Replace all batteries of a set at the same time. New batteries should not be mixed with used ones.
m When 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, we recommend that you do so with the camera powered by the AC adapter. m Battery performance is reduced at temperatures below 32°F (0°C). Carry spare batteries when using your camera in cold weather, and keep them warm until you are ready to take pictures.
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Index A about, camera information 27 adapter, AC 12, 16 aperture 64 application support 57 ASA sensitivity 63 audio response 25 auto, flash 15 automatic printing 35 B batteries checking 6 loading 2 specifications 64 using 66 beep default setting 62 setting 25 best quality setting 20, 21 burst default setting 62 setting 14 C camera information 27 specifications 63 troubleshooting 46 Canadian DOC statement 59 card formatting 26 memory, inserting 3 memory, removing 4 card reader, using 34 cleaning LCD 65 lens
default settings 62 deleting all pictures 26, 33 pictures, one at a time 31 digital zoom default setting 62 setting 17 dimensions, camera 64 DPOF 35 E errors camera 46 LED status lights 49 memory card 45 F fax, support 51 FCC compliance and advisory 58 file formats, picture 63 fill, flash 15 flash default setting 62 range 63 focal length 64 focus distance 64 formatting memory card 26 G getting help 51 good quality setting 20, 21 70 H help, getting 51 I index prints 35 installing software 41 ISO sensitivit
memory card formatting 26 inserting 3 removing 4 troubleshooting 45 N NTSC 64 NTSC connection 37 number, telephone support 52 O online help 51 operating temperature 64 P PCMCIA slot 34, 40 picture file formats 63 quality, setting 20 taking 10 picture card inserting 3 removing 4 pictures deleting all 33 deleting one at a time 31 transferring pictures 34 viewing 30 pixel resolution 63 preparing to take pictures 2 71 preview default setting 62 setting 16 print order 35 printer tips 44 printing pictures 35 Q
setting clock 7 date and time 7 settings, default 62 slide show 37 software help, getting 51 installing 41 specifications for the camera 63 stamp, adding to pictures 22 status lights, troubleshooting 49 support fax 51 telephone 52 system requirements 40 T taking a picture 10 telephone support 52 television slide show 37 temperature, operating 64 time setting 7 stamp, adding 22 transferring pictures 34 tripod socket 64 72 troubleshooting 50 camera 46 LED status lights 49 memory card 45 U USB Picture Card R
