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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 charge the battery specified in this manual with the supplied cradle. • Only use the specified cradle 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.
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, cradle, 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, cradle, 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 23 and 32, and the playback - basic operation section between pages 33 and 36. 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.
Date imprinting ........................................................................................................................56 Custom key function ...............................................................................................................57 Recording mode......................................................................................................................58 Audio recording ........................................................................................
NAMES OF PARTS ** Appears during operation. * 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). Anti-Shake-on indicator (p. 47)** LCD monitor* Indicator lamp** Main switch (p. 21) Shutter-release button Flash* (p. 28) Zoom lever (p. 24) Mode button (p. 33) Display button (p. 30, 34) Recording-mode switch (p. 23) Microphone Strap eyelet (p. 14) Self-timer lamp (p.
GETTING UP AND RUNNING CHARGING THE BATTERY ATTACHING THE STRAP Before the camera can be used, the lithium-ion battery must be charged. Before charging the battery, read the safety warnings on page 3 of this manual. Battery can be charged with or without the camera; see page 17 for charging the battery in the camera. Only recharge the battery with the supplied cradle. The battery should be recharged before each shooting session. See page 107 for battery care and storage.
INSERTING THE BATTERY CHARGING THE BATTERY IN THE CAMERA This digital camera uses one NP-1 lithium-ion battery. Before using the battery, read the safety warnings on page 3 of this manual. When replacing the battery, the camera should be turned off (p. 21). Battery can be charged without removing it from the camera. 1. Insert the battery to the camera (p. 16). 2. Plug the power cord into the cradle and a live household outlet (p. 15). 1 2 3 3.
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. Low-battery indicator - the battery is partially charged. Low-battery warning - battery power is very low. The battery should be replaced as soon as possible.
INSTALLING AND REMOVING A MEMORY CARD TURNING THE CAMERA ON An SD Memory Card or MultiMediaCard must be inserted for the camera to operate. If a card has not been inserted, a no-card warning is displayed on the monitor. For more about memory cards, see page 108. To turn the camera on, press the main switch. When the camera is initially turned on, the date and time need to be set, see the following page.
SETTING THE DATE AND TIME 1 This section covers basic recording operation. To prepare the camera for use, read pages 14 through 22. If the clock and calendar have not been set, a message may be displayed for a few seconds each time the camera is turned on. This message is also displayed if the clock and calendar reset when the camera is stored without a battery for a long period. While using the LCD monitor, grip the camera firmly with your right hand while supporting the camera body with your left.
LCD MONITOR DISPLAY Recording mode BASIC RECORDING OPERATION Place the subject anywhere within the focus frame. Make sure the subject is within the focus range of the lens (p. 26). For very close subjects, use the Super Macro function (p. 31). Flash modes (p. 28) Image size (p. 44) Image quality (p. 44) Battery-condition indicator (p. 18) Camera-shake warning (p. 30) Anti-Shake indicator (p. 47) Drive mode (p. 40) Press the shutter-release button partway down to lock the focus and exposure.
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 cancel - the flash will not fire. Use flash cancel when flash photography is prohibited, natural light is desired to illuminate the subject, or the subject is beyond the flash range. The camera-shake warning may appear when flash cancel is selected (p. 30). FLASH MODES The flash can be used when taking still images. To select the flash mode, press the flash button (1) on the back of the camera until the desired mode is displayed.
DISPLAY BUTTON - RECORDING MODE DIGITAL SUBJECT PROGRAMS The display button controls the LCD monitor display. The display switches between full display and live image only each time the button is pressed. If auto reset (p. 76) is active, the display resets to full when the camera is turned off. If the display button is pressed and held, Hibright LCD activates, see page 52.
Sunset - optimized to reproduce rich, warm sunsets. When the sun is above the horizon, do not point the camera toward the sun for prolonged periods of time. The intensity of the sun could damage the CCD. Between exposures, turn off the camera. PLAYBACK - BASIC OPERATION Images can be viewed in the playback mode. The playback mode has additional functions, see page 61. Playback can also be used with the camera in the cradle, see page 36. Night View - for landscapes at twilight or night.
ROTATING IMAGES ENLARGED PLAYBACK 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. In single-frame playback, a still image can be enlarged by up to 6X. 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.
INDEX PLAYBACK RECORDING - ADVANCED OPERATION To view the recorded images in a 6-frame index, press the left side of the zoom lever (W). MOVIE RECORDING 1 This camera can record digital video with sound. Simply slide the recording-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 movie file size, see page 59. Some changes can be made with the movie/audio menu (p. 39).
NAVIGATING THE RECORDING MENUS 1 2 The recording menu displayed varies with the position of the recording-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 center button of the controller enters a setting. Still image recording Drive mode Single Sensitivity* Auto Color mode* Color Image size 3264x2448 Metering mode* MultiSegment Sharpness* Standard Quality Standard Exp. comp. 0.
DRIVE MODES The drive modes control the rate and method images are captured. Indicators indicating the selected drive mode appear on the monitor. Drive modes can be selected in section 1 of the recording menu. See navigating the recording menu section on page 38. Single-frame advance - to take a single image each time the shutter-release button is pressed. This is the camera’s default setting.
Advanced modes Four advanced drive modes are available: UHS continuous advance, Progressive Capture, UHS Progressive Capture, and Multi Frame. To select each mode, select the advanced-modes option in section 1 of the recording menu. Press the center button of the controller to display four advanced modes. Use the left/right keys to select the mode. Press the center button again to complete the opertation.
Multi Frame Image quality controls the rate of compression, but has no effect on the number of pixels in the image. The higher the image quality, the lower the rate of compression and the larger the file sizes. If economical use of the memory is important, use the economy mode. Standard image quality is sufficient for normal usage. The fine mode produces the highest quality image and the largest image files. Take the picture as described in the basic recording operation section (p. 25).
WHITE BALANCE ANTI-SHAKE SYSTEM 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 FLASH RANGE AND CAMERA SENSITIVITY Four camera sensitivity settings can be selected with a still image: Auto, 50, 100, 200; 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. 38). This cannot be changed with movie recording or digital subject programs. Sensitivity can be assigned to the controller (p. 57).
EXPOSURE COMPENSATION Shooting tips 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. 76) is active, exposure compensation is reset to 0.0 when the camera is turned off. Exposure compensation can be assigned to the controller (p. 57).
HIBRIGHT LCD SHARPNESS Monitor brightness can be increased so that the monitor is easier to view in bright outdoor conditions. Simply press and hold the display button; monitor brightness increases. If the button is pressed and held again, the monitor returns to normal brightness. The Hibright LCD indicator appears on the monitor when active. Sharpness accents or softens details in an image in three levels: hard (+), normal, and soft (–). This can be set in section 3 of the recording menu (p. 38).
CONTRAST DIGITAL ZOOM This function increases or decreases the contrast of the scene in three levels: high (+), normal, and low (–). This can be set in section 3 of the recording menu (p. 38). Contrast cannot be changed when using digital subject programs. Any changes made are applied to the live image. If any level except normal is selected, an indicator appears on the monitor as a warning. The digital zoom for still images is activated in section 3 of the recording menu (p. 38).
DATE IMPRINTING CUSTOM KEY FUNCTION 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. In the recording mode, a function can be assigned to the up/down or left/right keys of the controller.
RECORDING MODE MOVIE IMAGE 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. 38). Movies can be recorded at 640x480 and 320x240. Image size affects movies the same as it does for still images: the larger the image size, the larger the file size. Movie image size is set in section 1 of the movie/audio menu (p. 38). AUDIO RECORDING Audio can be recorded without an image.
MOVIE FOCUS MODE PLAYBACK - ADVANCED OPERATION The movie autofocus mode can be specified between continuous AF and single-shot AF in section 2 of the movie/audio menu (p. 38). Continuous AF continually focuses the camera; focus is locked when the shutter-release button is pressed partway down, but it is continually adjusted during recording. Single-shot AF allows the focus to be locked before recording the image.
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 FORMATTING MEMORY CARDS Deleting permanently erases the file. Once deleted, a file cannot be recovered. Care should be taken when deleting images. Single, multiple, or all files can be deleted in section 1 of the playback menu (p. 62). Files must be unlocked before they can be deleted (p. 67). Delete has four options: When a memory card is formatted, all data is erased. The formatting function is used to erase all data on a memory card.
AUDIO CAPTION LOCKING FILES A still image can have a fifteen-second audio caption attached to it. Files must be unlocked to use this function (p. 67). Single, multiple, or all files can be locked. A locked file cannot be erased by a delete function. However, the formatting function (p. 65) will erase all files whether locked or not. The lock function is in section 1 of the playback menu (p. 62). Lock has four options: Display the image to which the audio caption will be attached.
SLIDE SHOW CROP FRAME Section 2 of the playback menu (p. 62) controls the slide-show function. This function automatically displays and plays all image, audio, and movie files on the memory card in order. A portion of a still image can be copied and saved in the memory card. 640x480 size images or E-mail Copy images cannot be cropped. Slide show Enter Dissolve To start the slide-show presentation, highlight “Enter” and press the center button of the controller.
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. 88). DPOF SETUP The DPOF-set menu option in section 3 of the playback menu (p.
E-MAIL COPY SETUP MODE E-mail Copy in section 3 of the playback menu makes a 640 X 480 JPEG copy of an original still image so that it may be easily transmitted by e-mail. DPOF set – Date print Off Index print – E-mail copy – When the copy function is used, a folder is created for the files (p. 88); images are placed in a folder ending in EM. The same E-mail Copy folder is used to store copies until the number of images exceed 9,999. Images with audio are copied with their audio files.
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. 1 Use the left/right keys of the controller to highlight the appropriate menu tab; the menu changes as the tabs are highlighted. Use the up/down keys to scroll through the menu options. Highlight the option whose setting needs to be changed.
AUTO RESET AUDIO SIGNALS When auto reset is active, the following functions reset when the camera is turned off. This function can be turned off in section 1 of the setup menu (p. 73). 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. 73). Two audio signals are available. Flash mode (p. 28) Monitor display (p. 30) AF area (p. 32) Drive mode (p. 40) White balance (p.
RESET DEFAULT This function in section 3 of the setup menu (p. 73) affects all modes. When selected, a confirmation screen appears; choosing “Yes” resets the following functions and settings, “No” cancels the operation. Focus mode (Movie) Movie mode Audio (Movie) Single-shot AF Standard movie On p. 60 p. 60 p. 60 Full display On Off p. 34 p. 68 p.
FOLDER NAME VIEWING IMAGES ON A TELEVISION All recorded images are stored in folders on the memory card. Folder names come in two formats, standard and date. The supplied AV cable is used to view camera images on your television. 1. Turn off the television and the camera. Standard folders have an eight character name. The initial folder is named 100KM033. The first three digits are the folder’s serial number, which increases by one each time a new folder is created.
TRANSFER MODE DATA-TRANSFER MODE The transfer mode must be specified depending on how the camera is to be used with a computer or printer. Two transfer-mode options are available in section 4 of the setup menu (p. 73): 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.
CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO A COMPUTER A fully charged battery should be used when the camera is connected to a computer. The use of cradle to power the camera is recommended over the use of the battery. Before connecting the camera, confirm data storage is selected in the transfer-mode option in section 4 of the setup menu (p. 73). For users with Windows 98 or 98SE, read the section on page 85 on how to install the necessary USB driver before connecting the camera to a computer.
Manual Installation To install the Windows 98 driver manually, follow the instructions in the connecting-the-camera-to-a-computer section on page 84. When the camera is plugged into the computer, the operating system will detect the new device and the add-newhardware-wizard window opens. Place the Digital Camera Software CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. Click “Next.” Choose the recommended search for a suitable driver. Click “Next.” Choose to specify the location of the driver.
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 Files and folders on the memory card can be deleted using the computer. Never format the memory card from the computer; always use the camera for formatting.
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, remove it from the cradle, 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. Stop the USB connection using the unplug-or-eject-hardware routine (p. 90). 2. Turn off the camera and remove it from the cradle. 3. Remove, insert, or replace the memory card. 4. Place the camera in the cradle and turn on the camera to remake the USB connection. Windows 98 and 98 Second Edition 1.
PICTBRIDGE Confirm the transfer-mode option in section 4 of the setup menu is set to PictBridge. Turn on the PictBridge compatible printer. Connect the cradle to the printer using the USB cable; it is recommended to plug in the cradle to power the camera. The larger plug on the cable is connected to the printer. The smaller plug of the cable is inserted into the cradle terminal with the arrow mark facing the back of the cradle. 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 center button of the controller enters a setting. The options that can be changed vary with the printer. 1 Batch print – Paper size Printer setup Index print – Layout Printer setup Print quality Printer setup Data print Printer setup 2 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 TROUBLESHOOTING The section covers minor problems with basic camera operation.
Cleaning ABOUT THE CRADLE POWER CORD The AC cord is designed for the current of the sales region. Only use the cord in the region it was purchased. Region Product code Continental Europe, Korea, Singapore (220-240V) APC-150 China (220-240V) APC-151 Great Britain, Hong Kong (220V-240V) APC-160 Storage United States, Canada, Taiwan, Japan (100V-120V) APC-170 Australia, New Zealand (220-240V) APC-230 • Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from dust and chemicals.
Memory cards Operating temperatures and conditions SD Memory Cards and MultiMediaCards are manufactured with precision electronic components. The following may cause data loss or damage: • Improper use of the card. • Bending, dropping, or subjecting the card to impact. • Heat, moisture, and direct sunlight. • Static electrical discharge or electromagnetic fields near the card.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions: Number of effective pixels: CCD: Weight: 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: Battery: Battery performance (recording): Battery performance (playback): External power source: 110 Appendix 8.