Kodak DC3200 - Manual

4 Checking the Batteries The DC3200 Digital Camera displays a battery symbol to indicate the battery power level. For guidelines on battery usage, See “Using Your Batteries” on page 50. Since digital cameras are demanding on batteries, keep extra sets of batteries handy. Consider purchasing either a...

7 2 2 Taking Pictures Your KODAK DC3200 Digital Camera makes taking pictures fun. Just set the camera to the Capture mode and you are on your way to creating great pictures. Everything you need is at your fingertips. With the DC3200 Digital Camera, you can: Zoom in digitally (two times closer) on yo...

8 Previewing a Picture Before it is Taken If you want to see what a picture looks like before you take it, you can preview the image on the LCD on the back of your camera. The live image that appears is helpful for framing your subject. NOTE: Because any LCD is demanding on batteries, consider purch...

10 Setting the Flash Use the flash when taking pictures at night, indoors, or outdoors in heavy shadows. Your camera has three different flash options and a range of 8 ft (2.4 m), to accommodate most picture-taking situations. WARNING: Never use the flash while the camera is close to the eyes of the...

11 2 Adjusting the Picture Quality Your camera compresses pictures according to the picture quality setting. If you intend to make large prints, you can capture more detail in the picture using the Best setting (but you will use more space in the internal memory or on a Picture Card). For everyday p...

12 Adjusting the White Balance The color of the image may look different from that of the actual subject, depending on the type of lighting source. For recording pictures in as natural colors as possible, your camera has four white balance options. 1 Set the Power/Mode switch to the position. 2 Pres...

13 2 Setting a Quickview for Each Picture You can turn the Quickview feature on so that a picture just taken is displayed on the LCD for a few seconds. This lets you confirm a picture immediately after it has been taken. 1 Set the Power/Mode switch to the position. 2 Press the MENU button to display...

16 Viewing Your Pictures Pictures can be displayed individually in full LCD size, or as six thumbnail-size pictures at one time. NOTE: Because any LCD is demanding on batteries, consider purchasing a KODAK Ni-MH/Ni-Cd Battery Charger with KODAK Ni-MH Rechargeable Batteries, available as an accessory...

17 3 Copying Pictures from the Camera to a Picture Card You can copy all the pictures stored in the internal memory to a Picture Card. 1 Insert a Picture Card. 2 Set the Power/Mode switch to the position. 3 Press the MENU button to display the Menu screen. 4 Press a button until COPY is highlighted,...

18 Protecting Pictures from Deletion Use the Delete-protection feature to prevent your important pictures (in the internal memory or on a Picture Card) from being accidentally erased. Protecting a Particular Picture 1 Set the Power/Mode switch to the position. 2 Press a button until the desired pict...

19 3 Protecting All Stored Pictures 8 Press the MENU button to turn the main Protect screen off. To cancel the protection setting for a particular picture, display the desired picture on the Protect screen. Highlight NO, press the SELECT button, highlight DONE, and press the SELECT button. 1 Set the...

20 Deleting One or All of Your Pictures If you decide that you do not want the pictures in the internal memory or on a Picture Card, or you want to free up space, use the Delete feature. You can erase one or all of the pictures in the memory (except those that are delete-protected). Deleting a Parti...

21 3 Deleting All Stored Pictures 1 Set the Power/Mode switch to the position. 2 Press the MENU button to display the Menu screen. 3 Press a button until DELETE is highlighted, and then press the SELECT button. The main Delete screen appears. 4 Press a button until ALL is highlighted, and then press...

22 Selecting Pictures for Printing With the Print Order feature, you can select certain pictures on an optional KODAK Picture Card, then print them on the KODAK Picture Maker System (or on a printer that accepts Picture Cards). Assigning a Print Order to a Particular Picture 1 Insert a Picture Card ...

23 3 Assigning a Print Order to All Stored Pictures To cancel the print order for a particular picture, display the desired picture on the Print Order screen, highlight – COPIES, and press the SELECT button until “0” appears. Then highlight DONE and press the SELECT button. 1 Insert a Picture Card w...

24 Assigning a Print Order to Thumbnail-format Pictures Using the Index Print Order feature, you can create an index of all the pictures stored on a Picture Card by printing them as a group of small, thumbnail images. You can make only one index print. 1 Insert a Picture Card with pictures for print...

25 3 Running a Slide Show on Your Television You can show your pictures to an audience by connecting your camera to a television with a KODAK Video Cable (Cat# 181-7774) and using the Slide Show feature. With Slide Show activated, the camera consecutively displays stored pictures at the selected int...

26 Formatting Your Picture Card If you own Picture Cards that have been used in other digital cameras, the cards may not be properly formatted for use in your DC3200 Digital Camera (or the data on the cards may have become corrupted). When these issues arise, your camera indicates that the Picture C...

28 Installing KODAK DC3200 Picture Transfer Sof tware Take a few minutes to register your product. 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 (including any background applications...

30 Connecting the Camera to Your Computer An RS-232 serial cable is provided, so you can connect your camera to a Windows-based computer. When connecting the camera, use a KODAK-specified AC adapter. For details about available accessories, ask a dealer of KODAK products, or visit our Web site at ht...

32 Using the DC3200 Picture Transfer Sof tware With the camera connected to your computer, you are ready to open and use the software that you installed. (See “4 Installing Your Software” on page 27.) NOTE: The DC3200 Picture Transfer Software will display pictures from the camera internal memory un...

34 Navigating to Your Pictures Pictures are stored in the memory of the camera or on a Picture Card according to a standard agreed upon by many camera manufacturers. This standard allows you to use the Picture Card in different cameras. The KODAK DC3200 Picture Transfer Software application guides y...

42 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. Before You Call Before you call, please have the camera connected to the computer, be at your computer, and have the following in...

43 8 8 Warranty and Regulatory Information Limited Warranty Kodak warrants the KODAK DC3200 Digital Camera (excluding batteries) to be free from malfunctions and defects in both materials and workmanship for one year from the date of purchase. Retain the original dated sales receipt. Proof of the da...

44 UNAUTHORIZED SERVICE, MISUSE, ABUSE, USE WITH INCOMPATIBLE ACCESSORIES OR ATTACHMENTS, FAILURE TO FOLLOW KODAK’S OPERATION, MAINTENANCE OR REPACKING INSTRUCTIONS, FAILURE TO USE ITEMS SUPPLIED BY KODAK (SUCH AS ADAPTERS AND CABLES), OR CLAIMS MADE AFTER THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY. Kodak makes ...

45 8 2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. RESPONSIBLE PARTY EASTMAN KODAK COMPANYRochester, New York 14650www.kodak.com This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuan...

47 9 9 Appendix This appendix serves as a resource for specific technical information and care for your camera, and contains the following information: Original default settings Specifications Printing guidelines Battery usage guidelines Care and maintenance Original Camera Default Settings Your cam...

48 Camera Specifications DC3200 Camera CCD Resolution 1,344 x 971=1.31 millions of pixels (total number of pixels) Picture Resolution Best/ Better 1,152 x 864=995,328 pixels Good 576 x 432=248,832 pixels Color 24-bit, millions of colors Picture File Format JPEG Picture Storage Internal 2 MB flash me...

49 9 Getting Better Results from Your Printer You may notice that the colors on your computer screen do not always match those of 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...

50 Using Your Batteries Keep batteries away from children. In the unlikely event that battery fluid leaks onto your skin, immediately wash the contaminated skin with soap and plenty of water. Contact your local health care provider, or in the U.S. contact Kodak Health, Safety, and Environment Inform...

51 9 more than twice as long in digital cameras as ordinary alkaline batteries. Alkaline batteries are not rechargeable; do not attempt to recharge them in the battery charger. When using your camera on battery power, we recommend you limit continuous LCD Preview or Review to less than 10-minutes pe...

52 General Maintenance and Safety To keep from damaging your camera, avoid exposing it to moisture and extreme temperatures. 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. Do not allow any...

53 Index A AC Adapter 2Appendix 47Auto Flash 10 B Battery Charging Tips 51Checking Power Level 4Compartment 2Disposal 51Icon 4Loading 2Using 50 C Camera Memory Card 5Camera Specifications 48Canadian DOC Statement 45Caution Batteries 51Flash 10Green Ready Light 5Orange Ready Light 9Red Ready Light 4 ...