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.
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Table of Contents 1 Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Attaching the Neck Strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Using the Lens Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Loading the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Charging the Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Inserting a Picture Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shooting in Manual Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Setting the f-number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Setting the Shutter Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Shooting in Aperture Priority Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Shooting a Burst Series of Pictures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Shooting Distant and Close-Up Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Distant Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting Picture Sharpness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Adjusting the ISO Sensitivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Setting the Shutter Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Placing the Date on Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 4 Reviewing Your Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Viewing Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 Magnifying Pictures.
Resetting Camera Defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Viewing Camera Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 6 Installing Your Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 WINDOWS-Based System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 MACINTOSH System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 KODAK Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Installing the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9 Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Software Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Kodak Online Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Kodak Fax Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Telephone Customer Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Before You Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1 Getting Started 1 This chapter describes how to prepare your camera for taking pictures. It also describes the camera menus 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 ................................................................
Attaching the Neck Strap 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. 1 OPEN CARD 3 Thread the strap through the plastic clips as shown. Using the Lens Cap To protect the lens, cover it with the lens cap whenever you are not taking pictures. Depress the tabs on the lens cap, fit the cap on the lens, and release the tabs.
Loading the Battery 1 Slide the battery door as illustrated, then lift to open. 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” on page 8.
Charging the Battery Use the AC adapter to charge the battery. Complete charging takes four hours.You may not use the camera while the battery is charging. It is not necessary to charge the battery before taking pictures. You can turn the camera on and take pictures with the AC adapter at any time. However, the battery will not charge unless the camera is off and the AC adapter is plugged in. CAUTION: It is important to use only a KODAK-specified 5V AC adapter with your camera.
Inserting a Picture Card The KODAK Picture Card, included with your camera, stores your pictures as you take 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, except they are x-ray safe and provide easy storage and transfer of pictures.
Removing a Picture Card 1 Turn off the camera. 2 Open the Picture Card door on the camera. 3 Slide the Eject button as illustrated. The Eject button is located on the bottom of the camera. 4 Remove the Picture Card. CAUTION: Do not 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 OPEN CA 6 m button.
Checking the Battery If your battery power is low, a symbol indicating the battery power level appears in the Status Display when you turn on the camera. For guidelines on battery usage, see page 99. 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. 1 1 Turn on the camera. 2 Check the battery symbol that appears in the Status Display. If no symbol appears, your battery is fully charged.
Setting the Clock The camera has 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 and time if you want to imprint the date on your pictures. See page 40. 1 2 3 4 5 8 With the camera turned on, turn the Mode Dial to Setup. Press a / button until the icon in the LCD is highlighted. Press OK.
Adjusting the Viewfinder Use the diopter dial to customize the viewfinder for your eyesight. NOTE: 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. With the camera turned on, point the camera at a well-lit area. 2 Look through the viewfinder and turn the diopter dial until the scene you are framing appears sharp and focused.
Camera Menus Overview There are three main 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 VI EW SE P 56 2 T U 8 If you want more control over how your pictures will look, use the settings in the Picture Taking Menu.
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.
Camera Setup Menu Use the options in the Setup Menu to customize your camera according to your personal preferences. For details on applying the options, refer to the page listed under the Menu Name below.
2 Taking Pictures Use the 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 more control over how your pictures will look. Choosing a Capture Mode...............................................page 14 Taking a Picture .....................................................................15 Shooting in Fully Automatic Mode ..........................................16 Shooting in Manual Mode.................
Choosing a Capture Mode Before you take a picture, turn the Mode Dial to your preferred capture mode. P 56 VI EW SE T U 8 2 8 P RE Capture modes 14 m P—use this setting when you are shooting with the fully-automatic Programmed AE mode. See page 16. m f-numbers (2.8, 5.6, 8)—use the f-number settings when you are shooting in the Manual (page 17) or Aperture Priority (page 19) modes.
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. Center the subject in the viewfinder brackets, or use Preview (page 22). 2 Press the Shutter button half-way to lock in the auto focus and exposure, and to display the shutter speed in the Status Display. The ready light glows green. 3 Press the Shutter button completely down to take the picture.
Shooting in Fully Automatic Mode When shooting pictures with the fully automatic, or Programmed AE, mode the camera automatically sets the f-number and shutter speed based on the brightness of the subject. All you do is take the picture. You can set a specific ISO speed, or leave the default at Auto (page 39). NOTE: Use this shooting method to concentrate on picture composition, without worrying about exposure. Set the Mode Dial to P.
Shooting in Manual Mode Use Manual mode when you want to control exposure, instead of 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, you choose the f-number and the shutter speed. You can set a specific ISO speed if you wish (page 39). Do not adjust the exposure compensation dial (page 30) while in Manual mode. 1 On the Mode Dial, select an f-number. See page 17.
Setting the Shutter Speed To set the shutter speed: Press the Menu button to display the Menu screen. 2 Press a icon / button until the is highlighted. 3 Press OK to display the Shutter Speed screen. 4 Press a / button to highlight the setting you want to use. AUTO—use when shooting with the fully automatic (P) or aperture priority modes. Do not select for manual shooting. MANUAL—press OK and use the / to select a shutter speed range from 1/2 to 1/1000 of a second.
Shooting in Aperture Priority Mode To take pictures in Aperture Priority mode, select an f-number to set the aperture. The camera automatically selects a compatible shutter speed. You can set a specific ISO speed if you wish (page 39). NOTE: Use this shooting mode when you want control over the depth of field (the distance range within which a picture looks sharp) but you want the camera to automatically set the shutter speed. On the Mode Dial, select an f-number. See “Setting the f-number” on page 17.
Shooting a Burst Series of Pictures With the Burst feature, you can take a series of separate, still pictures in quick succession. The number of pictures you get in the series depends on your Picture Quality setting (page 35). When you shoot with the Burst feature, the built-in flash is turned off. However, an external flash is always active when connected. In the lowest Picture Quality setting, 0.8 MP (1080 x 720), you can take a maximum of 16 pictures in sequence.
Shooting Distant and Close-Up Pictures NU ME P DIS OK VID OUEO T DC IN Use the button to take pictures of scenes that are 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, the camera automatically sets the focus distance at 0.7 to 2.3 ft. (0.2 to 0.
Previewing Your Picture If you want to see what a picture looks like before it is taken, you can preview a live image on the LCD. With Preview activated, use the LCD instead of the viewfinder to frame your picture. When you use Preview, the 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 White Balance (page 38).
Viewing 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 verifying picture information, like shutter speed and aperture. You can also magnify the image to verify details.
Using the Optical Zoom With optical zoom, you can zoom out with Wide Angle (28 mm), which captures more of the surrounding area in your picture, or zoom in with Telephoto (84 mm), which brings the subject three times closer. T W 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. 1 Using the Digital Zoom Digital zoom provides two times magnification beyond the optical zoom (above).
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. Slide the flash pop-up button to open the flash unit. 2 Press the button repeatedly to scroll through the flash options. The following icons appear in the Status Display: AUTO (no icon)—flash fires automatically when needed.
When you open the flash unit again, the camera remembers and restores your last flash setting. When you are shooting in low-light conditions with the flash turned off, the camera uses slow shutter speeds. Take care to avoid camera shake. Use a tripod or place the camera on a steady surface. Using an External Flash Unit You can use an external flash unit when you want additional or specialized lighting. You can use the camera’s built-in flash as well to provide extra fill flash.
Using the Self-Timer The Self-Timer creates a 10-second delay between the time you press the Shutter button and the time the picture is taken. This setting is ideal when you want to include yourself in the picture. Press the button until the icon appears in the 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.
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. 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) before you press the Menu button. Adjusting the Exposure Compensation............................page 30 Adjusting the White Balance ...................................................31 Selecting a Color Mode........................
Adjusting the Exposure Compensation 8 56 Use the Exposure Compensation dial to control how much light is allowed into the camera. You can adjust the exposure by plus or minus 2 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).
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. 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 White Balance screen.
m COLOR TEMPERATURE—with this m Color arrows 32 setting highlighted, press OK to turn on Preview and activate the Kelvin temperature selector. -Use the / buttons to select a color temperature between 2,50010,000°K. The result of the selection is displayed in the LCD. -Press OK to accept the setting and return to the Capture Menu screen. Ideal when you know the temperature value of your light source.
-To display the result of the changes, press the Shutter button half-way down while using the arrow keys. -Press the Shutter button completely down to lock the setting (this will not take a picture), then press OK to return 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 button.Press OK to accept any White Balance changes and return to the Menu screen. 6 Press Menu to exit the Menu screen.
5 Press a / button to highlight the color setting you want to use. SATURATED COLOR (default)—gives a more vibrant look to all colors in your pictures. NEUTRAL COLOR—gives a more balanced and natural look to all colors in your pictures. BLACK & WHITE—use this for black and white pictures. B&W (Y FILTER)—use this to lighten yellows and darken blues in pictures. Good for creating dramatic skies and water. Refer to traditional photographic methods for optimal results when applying the Y filter.
Setting the Picture Quality Use the Quality setting to select a picture resolution and compression. Picture resolution refers to the number of pixels in an image; compression is a method of reducing file size by carefully encoding data. The relationship between resolution and compression determines the picture quality. The camera offers four different resolutions. With the highest resolution (3.1 MP), three different compression settings are available: none, some, and high.
To change the Quality setting: 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 icon / button until the is highlighted. 4 Press OK to display the Quality screen. 1 5 Press a / button to highlight the Quality setting you want to use. 6 Press OK to accept the changes and return to the Menu screen. 7 Press Menu to exit the Menu screen. This setting remains until you change it.
Selecting Exposure Metering To ensure proper exposure, your camera 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. 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.
Setting Picture Sharpness Use the Sharpness setting to highlight or blend the edges of the subject in pictures. 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 Sharpness screen. 1 5 Press a / button to highlight the Sharpness setting you want to use. SHARP—increases contrast on the edges of the image.
Adjusting the ISO Sensitivity The ISO setting controls the camera’s sensitivity to light. Use a lower ISO setting in brightly lit scenes, use a higher ISO setting for low-light scenes. Set the Mode dial to a Capture setting (P, 2.8, 5.6, or 8). 2 Press the Menu button. 3 Press a icon / button until the is highlighted. 4 Press OK to display the ISO screen. 1 5 Press a / button to highlight the ISO setting you want to use.
Setting the Shutter Speed The Shutter Speed setting is available in the Capture Menu. For full details on 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 date, or the date and time, on the lower-right corner of the picture. NOTE: This setting is ideal when you wish to record when a picture was taken; for example, for a birthday or an insurance claim.
4 Reviewing Your Pictures Use the Review 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 .................................................................
Viewing Pictures You can view each picture stored on the Picture Card in your camera in full LCD size, or you can use the Filmstrip feature to view and select from up to three thumbnail-size pictures at one time. NOTE: This is ideal for sharing pictures on the camera with friends, or for verifying your pictures before you download or print them. 8 5 SE 28 P TUP 6 RE V IE W Filmstrip Memory bar Needle locator 42 Turn the Mode Dial to Review.
Magnifying Pictures Use the 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. 8 5 SE 28 P T UP 6 RE V IE W 1 Turn the Mode Dial to Review. 2 Press Menu to display the Menu screen. 3 Press a / button until the picture you want to magnify is highlighted. 4 Press a / button until the icon is highlighted.
Deleting Pictures Use the Delete feature to quickly delete one or all pictures from the Picture Card. NOTE: Delete pictures to free up space on the Picture Card. 8 5 SE 28 P TUP 6 RE V IE W 1 Turn the Mode Dial to Review. 2 Press Menu to display the Menu screen. 3 Press a / button until the picture you want to delete is highlighted. icon 4 Press a / button until the is highlighted. 5 Press OK to display the Delete screen.
Protecting Pictures Use the Protect feature to prevent specific pictures from being accidentally deleted from the Picture Card. 8 5 SE 28 P TUP 6 RE V IE W 1 Turn the Mode Dial to Review. 2 Press Menu to display the Menu screen. 3 Press a / button until the picture you want to Protect is highlighted. 4 Press a / button until the icon is highlighted. 5 Press OK to protect the picture. The Protect icon appears in the LCD with the protected picture. 6 To remove picture protection, press OK again.
Running a Slide Show Use the slide show feature to automatically display your pictures on the camera LCD at a selectable interval rate. You can also run a slide show on any video device that is equipped with a video input, such as a television, computer monitor, or digital projector. The slide show feature is not available when using battery power, with Power Save on. NOTE: The Slide Show feature is ideal for sharing pictures at a social function or at business meetings.
Selecting Pictures for Automatic Printing Use the Print Order feature to select specific pictures and print quantities to be printed automatically to a 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. 8 5 SE 28 P TUP 6 RE V IE W 1 Turn the Mode Dial to Review. 2 Press Menu to display the Menu screen.
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 or Index Print, a screen appears that asks you to confirm your choice. Answer Yes or No. Skip step 9. 9 If you selected Current Picture or All Pictures, the # Copies screen appears. Press a / button to select the number of prints you want (0-99).
Viewing Picture Information The Picture Information feature displays specific 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. 8 5 SE 28 P TUP 6 RE V IE W 1 Turn the Mode Dial to Review. 2 Press Menu to display the Menu screen. 3 Press a / button until the picture for which you want to view information is highlighted.
5 Personalizing Your Camera This chapter describes how 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 ................................
Selecting a Power Save Setting The Power Save feature is designed 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.
4 Press a / button to highlight the Power Save option you want to use. OFF—camera performance has priority over battery consumption. Ideal when battery life is not a primary concern. STANDARD (default)—battery consumption and camera performance are optimized equally. Ideal for everyday shooting. ON—battery life has priority over camera performance. Ideal when you have only one battery available. 5 Press OK to accept the changes and return to the Setup menu. This setting remains until you change it.
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. 28 RE VIE W 8 56 P SE T UP 1 Turn the Mode Dial to Setup. 2 Press a / button until the icon is highlighted. 3 Press OK to display the Digital Zoom screen. 4 Press a / button to highlight the Digital Zoom option you want to use.
m CONTINUOUS—zooms directly from optical TelePhoto to digital zoom without stopping. Ideal for fast transition from 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 again to its farthest T position. NONE—disables digital zoom. 5 Press OK to accept the changes and return to the Setup menu.
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 taking pictures at events that require a quiet environment, like a wedding or a play. 28 RE VIE W 8 56 P 1 Turn the Mode Dial to Setup. SE T UP 2 Press a / button until the icon is highlighted.
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. 28 RE VIE W 8 56 P 1 Turn the Mode Dial to Setup. SE T UP 2 Press a / button until the icon is highlighted. 3 Press OK to display the Video Out screen. 4 Press a / button to highlight the Video Out option you want to use. m NTSC (default)—standard used in most countries except Europe.
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. 28 RE VIE W 8 56 P 1 Turn the Mode Dial to Setup. SE T UP 2 Press a / button until the icon is highlighted. 3 Press OK to display the Language screen. 4 Press a / button to highlight the Language you want to use.
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. 28 RE VIE W 8 56 P 1 Turn the Mode Dial to Setup. SE T UP 2 Press a / button until the icon is highlighted. 3 Press OK to display the Format Card screen. 4 Press a / button to highlight the Format option you want to use. CANCEL—exits without making a change.
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. 28 RE VIE W 8 56 P 1 Turn the Mode Dial to Setup. SE T UP 2 Press a / button until the icon is highlighted. 3 Press OK to display the Reset screen. 4 Press a / button to highlight the option you want to use. CANCEL—exits without making a change.
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. 28 RE VIE W 8 56 P 1 Turn the Mode Dial to Setup. SE T UP 2 Press a / button until the icon is highlighted. 3 Press OK to display the About screen. The information that appears is view-only. 4 To exit About, press OK.
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 ............................................................
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 using the software can be found in the online help supplied with each software application.
KODAK Software The KODAK DC4800 Digital Camera Software disc includes: KODAK Digital Camera Software shows the camera as a removable storage device on your desktop and lets you: Display and browse pictures stored on a KODAK Picture Card inserted in the camera Copy pictures from the Picture Card to your hard disk or other media Open a picture directly in any application that supports the JPEG or TIFF file format Delete pictures from the Picture Card View information on a selected picture Select capture and c
Installing the Software While the Installer is automatically loading your software, take a few minutes to fill out and send in the camera product 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.
7 Transferring Pictures To Your Computer This chapter describes how to connect your camera to your computer 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..................
Using a USB Cable Connection Follow the directions below to connect your camera to your computer (WINDOWS 98 or 2000-based or MACINTOSH) using the USB cable provided with your camera. When connecting the camera and downloading pictures, the battery is drained at a fast rate, so use the AC adapter when possible. 1 Plug the appropriate end of the USB cable into the port on your computer marked with the USB symbol.
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-click the DCIM folder in the Camera window and then double-click the 100K4800 folder. To access online help, open My Computer, right-click the camera icon, and then choose Camera Help from the context menu.
Locating Your Pictures on the Picture Card Pictures are stored on the KODAK Picture Card according to a standard agreed upon by many camera manufacturers. This standard allows you to use the Picture Card in different cameras. If you use a card reader to retrieve your pictures or you cannot locate your pictures using the software, the following description of the camera file structure may be helpful. MISC folder—contains the Print Order file created when you use the Print Order function.
Picture Naming Conventions Still pictures are named DCP_nnnn.JPG or DCP_nnnn.TIF, where nnnn represents a picture number between 0001 and 9999. Pictures are numbered in the order in which they are taken. For example, the first picture in the \DCIM\100K4800 folder is DCP_0001.JPG. The camera maintains a count of the number of pictures taken, which is used to determine the number of the next picture taken.
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 by the manufacturer. For more information, refer to the documentation that accompanied that camera.
8 Tips and Troubleshooting There may be times when you have questions about using your camera. This chapter can point you in the right direction for finding the answers quickly, so you can continue using your camera. Connecting Your Camera ................................................page 73 Adjusting Your Monitor for Better Viewing..............................73 Getting Better Results from Your Printer.................................74 Troubleshooting ................................................
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: Improving the quality of your paper. Copier paper may not offer the same results as coated paper or paper made especially for inkjet printers. Adjusting your printer software settings. Using fresh ink cartridges.
Troubleshooting If you are experiencing difficulties with your camera, check the following tables for possible solutions. Additional technical information is available 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 The image on your monitor is jagged or inappropriately colored. Picture Card Monitor is not set Adjust your monitor display correctly. settings. See page 73.
Camera Communications Problem Cause Computer cannot communicate with the camera. Camera power is off. 76 Solution Turn on the camera. See page 6. Some Advanced Power See the Power Management section of your laptop User’s Management utilities on laptops can turn off Guide to disable this feature. ports to save battery life. Connect cable to camera and Camera is not computer ports. See page 68. connected to USB cable, or cable is not connected to the computer USB port. Software not installed.
Camera Problem Cause Solution Shutter button does not work. Camera is not turned on. The Picture Card access light is blinking. Camera is processing picture. The Status Display reads Full. The Picture Card is full. Turn on the camera. See page 6. Wait until access light stops blinking before attempting to take another picture. Part of the picture is missing. Something was blocking the lens when the picture was taken. Your eye or the picture was not centered correctly in the viewfinder.
Camera Problem Cause Viewfinder is out of When you look through the viewfinder, focus. the scene is not clear. 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). The Exposure Compensation is set incorrectly. Camera does not turn Battery is not on. properly installed. Battery is not charged. 78 Solution Adjust the diopter dial. See page 9. Turn on the flash. See page 25.
Camera Problem Cause Solution Picture is too light. The flash is not needed. The subject is too close when the flash was used. The light sensor is covered. Change to Auto flash. See page 25. Move so there is at least 1.6 ft (0.5 m) between the camera and the subject. Hold the camera so your hands or other objects do not cover the light sensor. Decrease the Exposure Compensation. See page 30. The Exposure Compensation is set incorrectly. Stored pictures are The Picture Card damaged.
Camera Problem Cause Solution Picture is not clear. The lens is dirty. Subject too close when taking picture Subject or the camera moved while the picture was taken. The subject is too far away for the flash to be effective. Video-Out setting is incorrect. Clean the lens. See Appendix. Stand at least 1.6 ft (0.5 m) in Wide angle, 3.3 ft (1 m) in Telephoto. Hold camera steady until the picture is taken. Slide show does not run on external video device. Slide show does not run on LCD screen.
Camera LED Status Lights Problem Cause Green ready light does Battery is low or not turn on and the dead. camera does not work. Camera is not turned on. Battery is low. Green ready light comes on but camera does not take a The Picture Card is picture. full Green ready light blinks. Orange ready light comes on briefly. Focus and exposure are not locked. Flash is charging. Flash is slow to charge because battery is low. Solution Replace or recharge the battery. See page 3. Turn on the camera.
Camera LED Status Lights Problem Orange ready light comes on. Cause Solution 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). Use a tripod to steady the Orange light blinks. Slow shutter camera. If in Manual Mode, warning. Lack of light or the camera adjust the shutter speed. See page 18. is shaking. Wait for the light to stop Picture is being Green Picture Card blinking.
LCD Messages Message Cause Memory Card is Full Transfer pictures to your computer (page 67), delete pictures on the Picture Card (page 44), or insert a card with available memory (page 5). There is no Picture Insert a Picture Card into the Card inserted in the camera. See page 5. camera. The Picture Card is Insert a new Picture Card corrupted. (page 5) or reformat the card (page 59).
9 Getting Help 9 If you need help with your camera, it is available from a number of resources: m Chapter 8, 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.
10 Warranty and Regulatory Information 10 Warranty Time Period Kodak warrants the KODAK DC4800 Zoom Digital Camera to be free from malfunctions and defects in both materials and workmanship for one year from the date of purchase. Warranty Repair Coverage This 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. PLEASE RETURN THE WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD WITHIN 30 DAYS OF PURCHASE. THIS WARRANTY BECOMES NULL AND VOID IF YOU FAIL TO PACK YOUR DC4800 CAMERA IN A MANNER CONSISTENT WITH THE ORIGINAL PRODUCT PACKAGING AND DAMAGE OCCURS DURING PRODUCT SHIPMENT.
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.
11 Appendix 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 General Safety.........................................................................97 Using Your Battery..........................
Original Camera Default Settings Your camera is set to the following defaults when you take the camera out of the box for the first time. Feature Default Setting Camera Sounds (beep) Selected On Color Mode Saturated Color Date Stamp None Digital Zoom Control Pause Flash Auto ISO Sensitivity Auto Exposure Metering Multi-Pattern Picture Sharpness Standard Power Save Standard Quality 3.
DC4800 Zoom Camera Specifications Camera Specifications Pixel Resolution (by Quality setting) 3.1 MP 2160 x 1440 2.2 MP 1800 x 1200 1.6 MP 1536 x 1024 0.8 MP 1080 x 720 11 Color 24-bit, millions of colors Picture File Format JPEG or TIFF Picture Storage External memory only: ATA compatible CompactFlash card Viewfinder Real image ASA/ISO Sensitivity Flash Range Power Automatic or Configurable Wide 1.6 ft to 10.5 ft (0.5 to 3.2 m) Telephoto 1.6 ft to 6.6 ft (0.5 to 2.
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 to 2.3 ft. (0.2 to 0.7 m) Dimensions Width 4.7 in. (120 mm) Length 2.7 in. (69 mm) Height 2.5 in. (65 mm) Weight 11.6 oz.
General Camera Maintenance 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. Clean the lens and back LCD screen: Do not use cleaning solutions unless they are designed specifically for camera lenses. Do not wipe the camera lens or LCD screen with chemically treated eyeglass lens tissue. It may scratch the lens. 1 Blow gently on the lens or LCD screen to remove dust and dirt.
m The camera is not waterproof. If the camera has been subjected to inclement weather or you suspect water has gotten inside the camera, 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. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
Using Your Battery m Take care not to touch the battery terminals with metallic objects. m Do not place the battery on or near fires, stoves, or other high-temperature m m m m m m locations. Do not place the battery in direct sunshine, or use or store the battery inside cars in hot weather. Doing so may cause the battery to generate heat, explode, or ignite. Using the battery in this manner may also result in a loss of performance and shortened life expectancy.
m When using your camera on battery power, we recommend you limit m m m m m m m 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 conserve battery charge. When disposing of batteries, follow the manufacturer’s instructions and any local and national regulations. Kodak suggests customers take advantage of any community battery recycling programs that may exist in your area.
Index A access light, Picture Card 15 adjusting aperture 17 camera sounds 56 color mode 33 exposure compensation 30 exposure metering 37 f-number 17 ISO sensitivity 39 monitor 73 picture quality 35 resolution, compression 35 sharpness 38 shutter speed 18 viewfinder 9 white balance 31 aperture priority mode 19 aperture, setting 17 appendix battery guidelines 99 camera specifications 95 default settings 94 maintenance 97 safety 97 attaching, neck strap 2 automatic flash 25 picture taking 16 printing, print o
flash pop-up 25 self-timer 27 zoom 24 C camera cleaning 97 connecting to computer 68 information, viewing 61 maintenance 97 original default settings 94 original defaults, resetting 60 problems 77–80 safety 97 sounds, adjusting 56 specifications 95 Canadian compliance 92 cap, lens 2 capture mode aperture priority 19 choosing 14 fully automatic 16 manual 17 center spot metering 37 center-weighted metering 37 102 charging, battery 4 choosing capture mode 14 cleaning camera 97 lens 97 clock, setting 8 close-
customer support numbers 86 D date placing on pictures 40 setting 8 DCIM folder, Picture Card 70 defaults original settings 94 resetting 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 compensation dial 30 metering 37 external flash 26 F fax numbers, support 8
H help camera care 97 connecting 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, adjusting 39 K KODAK software about 65 104 getting help 85 online help 69 starting 69 L language, selecting 58 LCD error messages 83 previewing pictures 22 viewing pictures on 42 LED,
manual mode menus 10 settings 29–40 taking a picture 17 menus camera setup 12 overview 10 picture taking, manual 10 reviewing pictures 11 messages, LCD 83 metering, setting exposure 37 MISC folder, Picture Card 70 mode dial choosing a capture mode 14 P (automatic) 16 review 11 setting f-number 17 setup 12 monitor problems 75 running a slide show 46 system requirements 64 monitor, adjusting 73 multi-pattern metering 37 N naming pictures, conventions 71 neck strap, attaching 2 NTSC, setting video out 57 O op
naming conventions 71 protecting 45 quality, adjusting 35 reviewing 41 selecting for printing 47 sharpness, setting 38 taking 15 viewing 42 power checking battery 7 turning camera on and off 6 power save, setting 52 preview pictures 22 print orders, automatic printing 47 printer, getting better results 74 printing automatic, print orders 47 index prints 47 tips 74 Programmed AE mode 16 protecting pictures 45 Q quality, setting 35 106 R RAM, requirements 64 ReadMe file 75 red-eye, flash 25 regulatory infor
fax numbers 85 Kodak web site 85 telephone numbers 86 setting aperture 17 clock 8 date and time 8 date and time on pictures 40 digital zoom 54 exposure metering 37 flash 25 f-number 17 ISO sensitivity 39 language 58 original camera defaults 60 picture quality 35 picture sharpness 38 power save 52 resolution, compression 35 shutter speed 18 video out signal 57 setup, camera menus 12 sharpness, setting 38 shutter self-timer delay 27 speed, setting 18 slide show, running 46 slow shutter speeds 18 software get
distant 21 fully automatic mode (P) 16 general 15 manual mode 17 telephone support 86 telephoto zoom 24 television, slide show 46 time placing on pictures 40 setting 8 timer, shutter delay 27 tips battery guidelines 99 connecting your camera 73 maintenance 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 6 108 U USB cable, connecting 68 using battery 99 external flash 26 V video out signal, se
wide angle zoom 24 WINDOWS installing software on 66 system requirements 64 Z zoom digital, setting 54 digital, using 24 optical 24 109
