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BEFORE YOU BEGIN FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE Thank you for purchasing this product. Please take the time to read through this instruction manual so you can enjoy all the features of your new digital camera. Lithium-ion batteries Check the packing list before using this product. If any items are missing, immediately contact your camera dealer.
GENERAL WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS Read and understand the following warnings and cautions for safe use of the digital camera and its accessories. WARNING • Only use the battery specified in this manual. • Only use the specified charger or AC adapter within the voltage range indicated on the unit. An inappropriate adapter or current may cause damage or injury through fire or electric shock. • Only use the charger power cord in the sales region for which it was designed.
CAUTION • Do not use or store these products in a hot or humid environment such as the glove compartment or trunk of a car. It may damage the camera, charger, and battery which may result in burns or injuries caused by heat, fire, explosion, or leaking battery fluid. • If the battery is leaking, discontinue use of the product. • The camera, charger, and battery temperature rises with extended periods of use. Care should be taken to avoid burns.
TABLE OF CONTENTS The getting up and running section covers how to prepare the camera for use. It contains important information about power supplies and memory cards. The basic operation of this camera is covered in the recording - basic operation section between pages 21 and 31, and the playback - basic operation section between pages 32 and 35. Read the data-transfer mode section in its entirety before connecting the camera to a computer. Many of the features of this camera are controlled with menus.
Playback - advanced operation ...........................................................................................................54 Playing back voice memos and audio captions .....................................................................54 Playing back movies and audio recordings ............................................................................55 Navigating the playback menu................................................................................................
NAMES OF PARTS * This camera is a sophisticated optical instrument. Care should be taken to keep these surfaces clean. Please read the care and storage instructions in the back of this manual (p. 106). Zoom lever (p. 23) Indicator lamp Mode switch (p. 21) Self-timer lamp (p. 38) Shutter-release button DC terminal (p. 17) Playback button (p. 32) Flash* (p. 28) Speaker Microphone Card-chamber door (p. 18) LCD monitor* Controller Menu button Display button (p.
GETTING UP AND RUNNING INSERTING THE BATTERY CHARGING THE BATTERY This digital camera uses one NP-700 lithium-ion battery. Before using the battery, read the safety warnings on pages 3 and 4 of this manual. When replacing the battery, the camera should be turned off (p.19). Before the camera can be used, the lithium-ion battery must be charged. Before charging the battery, read the safety warnings on pages 3 and 4 of this manual. Only recharge the battery with the supplied battery charger.
BATTERY-CONDITION INDICATOR AC ADAPTER (SOLD SEPARATELY) This camera is equipped with an automatic battery-condition indicator displayed on the LCD monitor. The indicator changes from white to red when battery power is low. Full-battery indicator - the battery is fully charged. This indicator is displayed when the camera is on. Always turn off the camera before changing between power supplies. The AC adapter AC-4 or AC-5 allows the camera to be powered from a household outlet.
INSTALLING AND REMOVING A MEMORY CARD 3. To eject a memory card, press the card into the slot and release. The card can now be pulled out. Always turn off the camera and confirm the indicator lamp is not lit before changing the memory card, otherwise the card may be damaged, and data lost. This camera has approximately 15 MB of internal storage so images can be recorded without a memory card. For more memory capacity, an SD (Secure Digital) Memory Card or MultiMediaCard can be inserted into the camera.
SETTING THE DATE AND TIME 1 RECORDING MODE - BASIC OPERATION After initially inserting a memory card and batteries, the camera’s clock and calendar must be set. When images are recorded, the image data is saved with the date and time of recording. This section covers basic recording operation. To prepare the camera for use, read pages 14 through 20. If the clock and calendar have not been set, a message is displayed for a few seconds each time the camera is turned on.
LCD MONITOR DISPLAY USING THE ZOOM LENS Recording mode Flash modes (p. 28) Automatic digital subject program display (p. 25) Image size (p. 42) Image quality (p. 42) Battery-condition indicator (p. 16) Focus frame Internal-memory indicator (p. 19) Drive mode (p. 37) Frame counter (p. 43) Camera-shake warning Focus signal (p. 27) This camera is equipped with a unique 6.3 - 18.9mm zoom lens. This is equivalent to a 38 to 114mm lens on a 35mm camera.
BASIC RECORDING OPERATION AUTOMATIC DIGITAL SUBJECT PROGRAM SELECTION Slide the mode switch to the digital-subject-program or recording position. The operation for both modes is the same. Automatic Digital Subject Program Selection is only active in the digital-subject-program mode. Automatic Digital Subject Program Selection chooses between program AE and one of four digital subject programs. The digital subject programs optimize camera settings for various conditions and subjects.
FOCUS LOCK FOCUS SIGNALS The focus-lock function is used when you want to compose the image with the subject off-center and outside the focus frame. Focus lock may also be used when a special focusing situation prevents the camera from focusing on the subject. This function is controlled with the shutter-release button. This digital camera has a quick, accurate autofocusing system. The focus signal in the lower right corner of the LCD monitor indicates the focus status.
FLASH MODES FLASH RANGE - AUTOMATIC OPERATION 1 Autoflash Autoflash with red-eye reduction Fill-flash Flash cancel The flash can be used when taking still images. To select the flash mode, press the up key of the controller (1) on the back of the camera until the desired mode is displayed. Press the shutter-release button to set the mode. The active flash mode is displayed in the top left corner of the LCD monitor. When the camera is turned off and auto reset (p.
DIGITAL SUBJECT PROGRAMS Digital subject programs optimize the camera’s exposure, white-balance, and image-processing systems for specific conditions and subjects. Set the mode switch to the Digital Subject Program position. Simply press the left and right keys of the controller to select the appropriate subject program; the active subject program is displayed at the top of the monitor. For more on Automatic Digital Subject Program Selection, see page 25. Night portrait - for deep, subtle night scenes.
PLAYBACK - BASIC OPERATION ROTATING IMAGES Images can be viewed in the playback mode. The playback mode has additional functions, see page 54. The camera does not need to be turned on with the lens cover to play back images. Press the down key of the controller (1) to rotate the displayed image 90° left , 90° right, and horizontally. The image is displayed in the selected orientation until changed. 1 To view recorded images, press the playback button (1).
DISPLAY BUTTON - PLAYBACK MODE ENLARGED PLAYBACK The display button controls the LCD monitor display. Each time the button is pressed, the display switches between full display and image only. In single-frame playback, a still image can be enlarged by up to 6X in 0.2X increments. With the image to be magnified displayed, press the right side of the zoom lever (T) to activate the enlarged playback mode. The degree of magnification is displayed on the LCD monitor.
DRIVE MODES RECORDING - ADVANCED OPERATION MOVIE RECORDING 1 This camera can record digital video with sound. Simply slide the mode switch to the movie/audio recording position (1). The frame counter shows the total recording time for the next movie clip. Total recording time varies with the frame rate, see page 53. Some changes can be made with the movie menu (p. 40). Place the subject in the focus frames and press the shutter-release button partway down to lock focus (2).
Self-timer Continuous advance Used for self-portraits, the self-timer delays the release of the shutter for approximately ten seconds after the shutter-release button is pressed. The self-timer drive mode is selected with the down key of the controller (p. 37). 2 1 Self-timer lamp With the camera on a tripod, compose the picture as described in the basic recording operation section (p. 24). Press the shutter-release button partway down to lock the exposure and focus (1).
NAVIGATING THE RECORDING MENUS The recording menu displayed varies with the position of the mode switch. Pressing the menu button (1) turns the menu on and off. The four-way keys of the controller (2) move the cursor in the menu. Pressing the central button of the controller enters a setting. 1 2 Activate the menu with the menu button.
IMAGE SIZE AND IMAGE QUALITY Changing image size affects the number of pixels in each image. The greater the image size, the larger the file size. Choose image size based on the final use of the image smaller images are more suitable for web sites whereas larger sizes produce higher quality prints. FINE STD. ECON. LCD monitor 2560 2048 1600 640 Number of pixels (hor. X vert.) 2560 X 1920 2048 X 1536 1600 X 1200 640 X 480 Fine - high-quality JPEG image. Standard - the default setting.
WHITE BALANCE CUSTOM KEY FUNCTION White balance is the camera’s ability to make different types of lighting appear neutral. The effect is similar to selecting daylight or tungsten film, or using color compensating filters in conventional photography. One automatic and four preset white-balance setting are available with still image and movie recording; white balance cannot be changed with digital subject programs.
CAMERA SENSITIVITY - ISO METERING MODES Five camera sensitivity settings can be selected with a still image: Auto, 50, 100, 200, 400; the numerical values are based on an ISO equivalent; the higher the number, the more sensitive the camera. Sensitivity can be changed in section 2 of the recording menu (p. 40). This cannot be changed with movie recording or digital subject programs. Sensitivity can be assigned to the controller (p. 45). The metering mode is selected in section 2 of the recording menu (p.
EXPOSURE COMPENSATION VOICE MEMO The camera exposure can be adjusted to make the final picture lighter or darker by as much as ±2Ev in 1/3 increments with still image and movie recording; exposure compensation cannot be used with digital subject programs. When auto reset (p. 45) is active, exposure compensation is reset to 0.0 when the camera is turned off. Exposure compensation can be assigned to the controller (p. 45).
DATE IMPRINTING DIGITAL ZOOM The date and time of recording can be printed directly on a still image. The imprinting function must be activated before the image is taken. Once activated, the date will continue to be imprinted until the function is reset; a yellow bar is displayed behind the frame counter on the monitor to indicate the imprinting function is active. The digital zoom is activated in section 3 of the recording menu (p. 40).
RECORDING MODE FRAME RATE & MOVIE FILE SIZES The recording-mode menu options switches between movie and audio recording. This option is located in section 1 of the movie/audio menu (p. 40). Movies can be recorded at two frame rates: 15 fps and 30 fps. The higher the frame rate, the smoother the moving image and the larger the file sizes. Frame rate is set in section 1 of the movie menu (p. 40). AUDIO RECORDING Audio can be recorded without an image. Audio can be recorded without an image.
PLAYBACK - ADVANCED OPERATION PLAYING BACK MOVIES AND AUDIO RECORDINGS The basic functions in this mode are described in the basic playback section on pages 32 through 35. This section covers how to playback movie clips and audio tracks as well as the advanced function on the playback menu. Movie clips and audio recordings are played back the same way. Use the left/right keys of the controller to display the movie or audio file; audio files are displayed with a blue screen.
NAVIGATING THE PLAYBACK MENU Navigating the menu is simple. The menu button turns the menu on and off (1). The left/right and up/down keys of the controller (2) control the cursor and change settings on the menu. Pressing the center button of the controller selects menu options and sets adjustments. 1 2 Activate the menu with the menu button. Use the left/right keys of the controller to highlight the appropriate menu tab; the menu changes as the tabs are highlighted.
DELETING IMAGE AND AUDIO FILES AUDIO CAPTION Deleting permanently erases the file. Once deleted, a file cannot be recovered. Care should be taken when deleting images. A still image can have a fifteen-second audio caption attached to it. This function replaces a voicememo audio track recorded with an image. Files must be unlocked to use this function (p. 60). To attach audio to the images in the internal memory, remove the memory card from the camera.
LOCKING FILES Single, multiple, or all files can be locked. To lock images in the internal memory, remove the memory card from the camera. A locked file cannot be erased by a delete function. However, the formatting function (p. 74) will erase all files whether locked or not. The lock function is in section 1 of the playback menu (p. 56). Lock has four options: This frame All frames Marked frames The file displayed or highlighted in playback mode is locked or unlocked.
COPY AND E-MAIL COPY The copy function in section 1 of the playback menu (p. 56) makes exact copies of image, movie, or audio files and can store the copied data on another memory card or in the internal memory. If images exceeding a total of 28MB have been selected, a warning appears and the copy routine is canceled. Divide the number of files into two or three batches. The amount of data that can be converted into E-mail copies depends on the amount of free memory remaining.
SLIDE SHOW E-mail Copy Copied to 102KM_EM. OK When the image(s) to be converted to an e-mail file are selected, the copy routine begins and a screen appears indicating the name of the folder containing the copied images; press the central button of the controller to return to the menu. Section 2 of the playback menu (p. 56) controls the slide-show function. This function automatically displays and plays all image, audio, and movie files on the memory card or in the camera’s internal memory in order.
CROP FRAME FRAME CAPTURE A portion of a still image can be copied and saved in the memory location being used. To crop and save an image in the internal memory, remove the memory card from the camera. E-mail Copy images cannot be cropped. The frame-capture option in section 2 of the playback menu (p. 56) allows a single frame from a movie clip to be copied and saved as a still image in the memory being used. The copied image has the same image size as the original movie.
MOVIE EDITING Preview edit. The edit-movie option in section 2 of the playback menu (p. 56) allows an unwanted section to be cut from a movie clip. The movie to be edited must first be displayed in the playback mode before opening the playback menu. To display the movie in the internal memory, remove the memory card from the camera. Highlight “Enter” in the movie edit option and press the center button of the controller to open the editing screen.
ABOUT DPOF This camera is supported by DPOF™. The DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) allows direct printing of still images from digital cameras. After the DPOF file is created, the memory card is simply taken to a photofinishing service or inserted into the memory-card slot of DPOF compatible printers. When a DPOF file is created, a misc. folder is automatically created on the memory card to store it (p. 86). DPOF SETUP The DPOF-set menu option in section 3 of the playback menu (p.
SETUP MODE The setup menu is used to control the camera’s functions and operation. The navigating the setup menu section covers the operation of the menu. The section is followed by detailed descriptions of the settings. Navigating the menu is simple. The four-way keys of the controller (1) control the cursor and change settings on the menu. Pressing the center button of the controller selects menu options and sets adjustments. 2 1 NAVIGATING THE SETUP MENU The setup menu is opened from the other menus.
LCD MONITOR BRIGHTNESS FILE NUMBER (#) MEMORY The brightness of the LCD monitor can be set in eleven levels. The brightness setting screen is opened from section 1 of the setup menu (p. 72). If file number memory is selected, when a new folder is created, or a new memory card or memory location is used, the next image recorded will have a number one greater than the last file saved.
AUDIO SIGNALS Every time a button is pressed, an audio signal gives a positive confirmation of the operation. The audio signals can be turned off in section 2 of the setup menu (p. 72). Two audio signals are available. VIDEO OUTPUT Audio signals 1 Focus signal 1 Shutter FX 1 Volume 2 Power save 3 min. FOCUS SIGNAL When the shutter-release button is pressed partway down, an audio signal confirms the AF system has focused.
Setup menu RESET DEFAULT This function in section 3 of the setup menu (p. 72) affects all modes. When selected, a confirmation screen appears; choosing “Yes” resets the following functions and settings, “No” cancels the operation.
DATA-TRANSFER MODE CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO A COMPUTER Read this section carefully before connecting the camera to a computer. The DiMAGE manuals do not cover the basic operation of computers or their operating systems; please refer to the manual supplied with your computer. A fully charged battery should be used when the camera is connected to a computer. The use of the AC adapter (sold separately) is recommended over the use of the battery.
With the camera properly connected to Windows XP or Mac OS X, a window may open to download image data; follow the instructions in the window. A drive icon, or volume, appears in My Computer or the desktop; the name varies with memory card and operating system. My Computer: Windows Manual Installation Desktop: Mac OS CONNECTING TO WINDOWS 98 AND 98SE The driver needs only to be installed once.
REMOVING THE DRIVER SOFTWARE - WINDOWS The add new hardware wizard will confirm the location of the driver. The letter designating the CD-ROM drive will vary between computers. Click “Next” to install the driver in the system. One of three drivers may be located: MNLVENUM.inf, USBPDR.inf, or USBSTRG.inf. 1. Connect the camera to the computer with the USB cable. Other devices must not be connected to the computer during this procedure. 2. Right click on the My-computer icon.
FOLDER ORGANIZATION Once the camera is connected to the computer, image and audio files can be accessed by double clicking on icons. Image folders are located in the DCIM folder. The misc. folder contains DPOF print files (p. 70). To copy images and audio recordings, simply drag and drop the file icon into a location in the computer. Drive Icon Dcim 100KM026 PICT0001.JPG Fine, standard, or economy image Misc Files and folders on the memory card can be deleted using the computer.
DISCONNECTING THE CAMERA FROM A COMPUTER Never disconnect the camera when the indicator lamp is lit - the data or memory card may permanently be damaged. The hardware devices connected to the system are displayed. Click the display-device-components check box. Highlight the device to be stopped by clicking on it then click “Stop.” Windows 98 / 98 Second Edition Confirm that the indicator lamp is not lit. Turn the camera off, and then disconnect the USB cable.
CHANGING THE MEMORY CARD - DATA-TRANSFER MODE Never remove or insert the card when the indicator lamp is lit - the data or memory card may permanently be damaged. Windows XP, 2000 Professional, and Me 1. 2. 3. 4. Stop the USB connection using the unplug-or-eject-hardware routine (p. 88). Turn off the camera. Remove, insert, or replace the memory card. Turn on the camera to remake the USB connection. Windows 98 and 98 Second Edition 1. Turn off the camera. 2. Remove, insert, or replace the memory card. 3.
CONNECTING THE REMOTE CAMERA NOTES ON REMOTE CAMERA OPERATION Before the camera can be connected to a computer, the remote camera driver must be installed, see page 91. A fully charged battery should be used when the camera is connected to a computer. The use of the AC adapter set (sold separately) is recommended over the use of the battery. For users with Windows 98SE, the USB driver must be installed before connecting the camera to a computer (p. 82).
PICTBRIDGE Confirm the transfer-mode option in section 3 of the setup menu is set to PictBridge. To print the images in the camera’s internal memory, remove the memory card from the camera. Connect the camera to a PictBridge compatible printer using the camera’s USB cable. The larger plug on the cable is connected to the printer. Open the AV out/ USB port cover and insert the smaller plug of the cable into the camera. Insert the plug in straight, never at an angle.
NAVIGATING THE PICTBRIDGE MENU Pressing the menu button (1) turns the menu on and off. The four-way keys of the controller (2) move the cursor in the menu. Pressing the central button of the controller enters a setting. The options that can be changed vary with the printer. 1 2 Batch print – Paper size Printer setup Index print – Layout Printer setup Print quality Printer setup Data print Printer setup DPOF print – Activate the menu with the menu button.
Paper size Print quality The paper size of the print can be specified in section 2 of the PictBridge menu. The printer setup option uses the size set with the printer. The print quality can be set in section 2 of the PictBridge menu. The printer-setup option uses the quality set with the printer. The fine quality can be specified with the camera. Paper size Printer setup Layout Highlight the current size setting in the menu and press the center button of the controller to open the paper-size screen.
KODAK EASYSHARE SOFTWARE 1. Close all software applications that are open on you computer (including antivirus software). The all-in-one digital photography software solution gives you an effortless way to organize, print, and share your pictures. 2. Place the Digital Camera Software CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. Organize your pictures Kodak EasyShare software automatically organizes your pictures so you can find and view them quickly. Or create custom albums and sort pictures your own way.
DIMAGE MASTER LITE DiMAGE Master Lite is your entrance into digital imaging. Image-processing tools Color, contrast, saturation, and sharpness can be optimized to bring out the best in your images. Advanced RAW image processing for specific model DiMAGE cameras ensures high-quality results. Image information Detailed information on how and when the image was recorded as well as file specifications can be viewed. Picture editing Download and sort your images quickly and efficiently on your computer.
QUICKTIME SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS IBM PC / AT Compatible Pentium processor-based PC or compatible computer Windows 98, Me, 2000, or XP. Problem To install QuickTime, follow the instructions in the installer. QuickTime is not supplied with the camera in all sales regions. Users can download the latest version of QuickTime free of charge from the Apple Computer web site: http://www.apple.com. Symptom Problem The camera will not work. Shutter will not release.
ABOUT THE LITHIUM-ION BATTERY CHARGER CORD Cleaning The AC cord is designed for the current of the sales region. Only use the cord in the region it was purchased. • If the camera or the outside of the lens is dirty, gently wipe it with a soft, clean, dry cloth. If the camera or lens comes in contact with sand, gently blow away loose particles. Wiping may scratch the surface.
Memory cards Before important events and journeys SD Memory Cards and MultiMediaCards are manufactured with precision electronic components. The following may cause data loss or damage: • Improper use of the card. • Check the camera’s operation; take test pictures and purchase spare batteries. • Bending, dropping, or subjecting the card to impact. Operating temperatures and conditions • Heat, moisture, and direct sunlight.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Number of effective pixels: CCD: Camera sensitivity (ISO): Aspect ratio: Lens construction: Maximum aperture: Focal length: Focusing range: Autofocusing system: Shutter: Shutter speeds: Flash recycling time: Monitor LCD: Monitor field of view: A/D conversion: Recording media: File formats: Print Image Matching III: Menu languages: 110 Appendix 5.0 million 1/2.5-type interline primary-color CCD with a total of 5.4 million pixels.
