Kodak DC5000 - Manual

3 1 Checking Batteries So that you are never caught with dead batteries, your camera indicates the power level of the batteries, in the form of a battery status symbol, on the Status Display when you turn on the camera. For information on guidelines for battery usage, see page 91. 1 Set the Mode dia...

6 Setting the Clock on Your Camera Your camera has a built-in clock that maintains the date and time in a 24-hour format. The camera clock needs to be set if you plan to use the Date Stamp feature, which imprints the date on your picture. For information on using the Date Stamp feature, see page 19....

7 1 Adjusting the LCD Brightness You can adjust the brightness of the color LCD to suit your particular needs. Attaching the Neck Strap 1 Set the Mode dial to Camera Setup. You can set the Mode dial to any setting you want as long as there is an image in the LCD screen to adjust the brightness level...

10 Previewing a Picture Before it is Taken If you want to see what a picture looks like before you take it, preview the image on the LCD on the back of your camera. The live image that appears is very helpful for framing your subject, especially when using the Close-Up, Digital Zoom, and Border feat...

11 2 Pressing the Shutter Button Taking pictures is a snap with your camera. The SHUTTER button on your camera locks in the auto focus and takes the picture. 1 Set the Mode dial to Capture. 2 Slide the POWER switch to the right to turn on the camera. 3 Center the subject using the guide marks in the...

13 2 Viewing the Picture Just Taken You can view a picture seconds after it is taken with a touch of a button. It is a handy way to check if your subject was positioned correctly. 1 Set the Mode dial to Capture. 2 Slide the POWER switch to the right to turn on the camera. 3 Press the SHUTTER button ...

14 Setting a Quickview for Each Picture You can set the camera so a quick view of the picture just taken appears in the LCD automatically using the Quickview feature. 1 Set the Mode dial to Capture. 2 Slide the POWER switch to the right to turn on the camera. 3 Press the MENU button. The main Menu s...

15 2 Setting the Flash When taking pictures at night, indoors, or outdoors in heavy shadows, your pictures need flash. For everyday picture-taking, use the Auto setting. However, there are times when changing the flash option can improve your pictures. For instance, if you are taking pictures of peo...

16 Photographing Distant Subjects If you want to create postcard-like pictures of scenic views, such as a sunset or mountain range, use the Infinity Focus feature. When Infinity Focus is selected, the camera automatically turns off the flash and auto focus so you get sharp, clear pictures. 1 Set the...

17 2 Photographing Close-Ups If you want to take pictures of objects up close, such as flowers or artwork, use the Close-Up feature. When selected, the camera automatically sets the focus distance to 0.8 to 1.6 ft (0.25 to 0.5 m) and sets the flash to ensure detail and clarity. Since the viewfinder ...

18 Putting Yourself in the Picture There might be times when you want everyone, including yourself, to be in the picture. For these occasions, use the Self-Timer feature to create a 10-second delay between the time you press the SHUTTER button and the time the picture is taken. 1 Set the Mode dial t...

19 2 Adding the Date to Your Pictures You may want to keep track of when a picture was taken, perhaps to record a child’s first picture or for an insurance claim. Whatever the reason, your camera has the ability to record the date and time directly on your picture using the Date Stamp feature. In or...

20 Deleting the Picture Just Taken If you decide that you do not like a picture, you can delete it quickly from the camera memory card immediately after it is taken if Quickview is turned on. Once you delete the picture, it is permanently removed from the camera memory card. 1 Set the Mode dial to C...

22 Adjusting the Camera Exposure If your pictures seem too dark or too light, adjust the amount of light allowed into the camera so that your pictures are properly exposed. These adjustments in lighting are called Exposure Compensation. 1 Set the Mode dial to Capture. 2 Slide the POWER switch to the...

23 3 Adding a Border to Your Picture You can add a border or logo (or both) to your picture. When you use the Border feature, the camera Preview turns on automatically to help you frame the picture and see if the border selected works well with your subject. If you like the border, go ahead and take...

25 3 Adjusting the Picture Quality If you intend to make large prints, you can capture more detail in the picture using the Best setting. However, with this setting more storage room is used on the camera memory card. For everyday pictures, use the Better setting, which gives you great pictures and ...

26 Adjusting the Picture Resolution If you want to send pictures through e-mail or use them online, use the Standard resolution setting. With this setting, only the information needed for viewing on a computer or printing small prints is captured. For pictures that are going to be printed, use the H...

27 3 Selecting a White Balance for Indoor Pictures If you use your camera indoors where flash is prohibited, your pictures may take on a green tint if captured under fluorescent tube lighting, or a reddish-orange tint if captured under tungsten household lighting. You can correct this problem using ...

28 Choosing a Metering System You can control the way light affects your pictures using the metering systems available on your camera. If you want a nice even exposure throughout the picture, use the Multi-Pattern setting. This setting is great for everyday pictures. If you want to emphasize the cen...

29 3 Selecting the ISO Setting If you take pictures in low light without flash, such as in a museum, you can select the Auto ISO sensitivity on the camera to help prevent blurred pictures caused by camera movement. With this feature the shutter speed is automatically increased to make the camera mor...

30 Sharpening and Sof tening a Picture If you plan to edit your pictures using image editing software, the Sharpness feature can make some editing processes easier. By selecting the Sharp setting, the edges around the picture are enhanced, making it easier to cut or crop the image. If you want to bl...

31 3 Locking in an Exposure Setting If you take a series of pictures that require a consistent look or a constant exposure setting, use the Exposure Lock feature. This feature is great for taking a series of pictures, like a mountain range, and creating a mural with the prints. 1 Set the Mode dial t...

34 Viewing Your Pictures To view each picture in full LCD size, or you can view up to three smaller thumbnail-size pictures at a one time using the Filmstrip feature. 1 Set the Mode dial to Review. 2 Slide the POWER switch to the right to turn on the camera. The LCD displays the last picture taken w...

35 4 Magnifying Your Pictures To zoom in on a specific part of a picture displayed on the LCD, use the Magnify feature. This feature lets you view a section of the current picture at two times the normal LCD size. 1 Set the Mode dial to Review. 2 Slide the POWER switch to the right to turn on the ca...

36 Selecting Pictures for Printing You can scroll through and select certain pictures on the camera memory card to print, as well as create an index of all of the pictures using the Print Order feature. This feature is useful because it saves you time when printing pictures from a KODAK Picture Make...

37 4 Cancelling Pictures for Printing If you have second thoughts about the pictures you have selected to print, you can go back and cancel individual pictures or the entire order. 8 Press the DO-IT button. The Copies screen appears, unless you selected the Index Print option, which returns you to t...

38 Protecting Your Pictures Safeguard your pictures from being deleted accidentally from the camera memory card by using the Protect feature. This feature is very useful if the camera and camera memory card are used by more than one person. 1 Set the Mode dial to Review. 2 Slide the POWER switch to ...

39 4 Deleting One or All of Your Pictures If you decide that you do not like the pictures stored on the camera memory card, or you just want to free up space, use the Delete feature to remove one or all of the pictures on the card. If you have marked pictures as protected, they cannot be deleted unt...

40 Running a Slide Show on Your Television View your pictures on the camera LCD, or connect your camera to a television and display your pictures to a large audience using the Slide Show feature. The pictures appear on the television for a period of 1 to 99 seconds, a time you set from the camera. T...

41 4 Viewing Information About a Picture Look up specific information about a picture using the Picture Information feature. The information that appears is for viewing and cannot be edited. 1 Set the Mode dial to Review. 2 Slide the POWER switch to the right to turn on the camera. The last picture ...

44 Setting a Response Beep Your camera provides auditory feedback in the form of a beep anytime the SHUTTER button is pressed, or when the camera cannot perform a selected function. If you do not want auditory feedback, turn off the beep. This can be especially useful when taking a spontaneous pictu...

45 5 Saving Camera Power The Power Save feature helps extend battery life by shortening the time that the camera power stays on when not in use. For your convenience, the Power Save setting is automatically activated. If situations arise where you need the camera power to stay on for a longer period...

46 Viewing Camera Information Have you ever wondered how many pictures you have taken with your camera or how many times the flash fired? The Camera Information feature keeps a record for you. 1 Set the Mode dial to Camera Setup. 2 Slide the POWER switch to the right to turn on the camera. The main ...

47 5 Selecting a Language for the Camera Select from many different languages for the camera. Once you select a language, the text changes to reflect the language selected. 1 Set the Mode dial to Camera Setup. 2 Slide the POWER switch to the right to turn on the camera. The main Camera Setup screen ...

48 Formatting Your Camera Memory Card If you own camera memory cards (CompactFlash cards) that have been used in other digital cameras, they may not be properly formatted for use in your camera, or the data on the card may become corrupted. When these issues arise, your camera indicates that the cam...

49 5 Adjusting the Video Out Signal Set your camera so that it is compatible with NTSC or PAL video signals. The Video Out feature needs to be set correctly if you plan on running a slide show of the pictures from the camera on a television or video monitor. For information on setting up a slide sho...

50 Adjusting the Camera Default Settings Customize your camera so specific settings are activated automatically each time you turn on the camera. Select settings for Flash, White Balance, Exposure Compensation, Borders, and Effects to suit your particular picture-taking needs. For default settings, ...

53 5 Setting an Exposure Compensation Default Adjust the Exposure Compensation setting so that it is used every time you turn on the camera. For more information about The Exposure Compensation feature, see page 22. 1 Set the Mode dial to Camera Setup. 2 Slide the POWER switch to the right to turn o...

54 Setting an Effect Default If you work for a newspaper or in an office environment where you need to record lecture slides, you can adjust your camera so it takes pictures in black and white, sepia tone, or to highlight text every time you turn on the camera. For more information about the Effects...

55 5 Setting an Auto ISO Default If you always use your camera indoors without flash, you can set the camera so it uses a faster shutter speed to help avoid blurry pictures from camera movement. For more information about the Auto ISO feature, see page 29. 1 Set the Mode dial to Camera Setup. 2 Slid...

57 6 6 Installing Your Sof tware The KODAK DC5000 Camera 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 camera memor...

58 KODAK Sof tware for Windows-Based Computers There are four KODAK software applications supplied with the camera for use on a Windows-based computer. They are: q KODAK DC5000 Camera Mounter Software (Mounter)—provides an easy way to view pictures from the camera memory card and copy them to your c...

59 6 KODAK Sof tware for Macintosh Computers There are three KODAK software applications supplied with the camera for use on a Macintosh computer. They are: q KODAK DC5000 Picture Transfer Application (Picture Transfer)—provides an easy way to view pictures from the camera memory card and copy them ...

60 Installing the Sof tware 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 Cl...

62 Using a Serial Cable Connection The traditional means of connecting the camera to your computer is by serial cable. When connecting the camera, it is a good idea to use a KODAK-specified AC adapter (see page 4) to conserve battery power. Connecting to a Windows-Based Computer An RS-232 serial cab...

63 7 Connecting to a Macintosh Computer Either a serial cable for a Macintosh computer or adapter plug for use with the RS-232 serial cable is provided so that you can connect your camera through a serial port on a Macintosh computer. 1 Set the Mode dial to Connect. 2 Connect the serial port adapter...

64 Using a USB Cable Connection If you have a personal computer with a Universal Serial Bus (USB) port, and are running Windows 98, Windows 2000, or a Macintosh 8.5.1 or higher computer, you may be able to connect the camera using a USB connection. The USB interface provides an easy and faster alter...

65 7 Starting KODAK Sof tware for Windows-Based Computers With the camera connected to your computer, you are now ready to open and use the software that you installed in Chapter 6. For detailed information on using the software, refer to the online help for each application. Opening Mounter Sof twa...

66 Starting KODAK Sof tware for Macintosh Computers With the camera connected to your computer, you are now ready to open and use the software that you installed in Chapter 6. For detailed information on using the software, refer to the online help for each application. Opening Picture Transfer Appl...

67 7 Navigating to Your Pictures Pictures are stored on the camera memory card according to a standard agreed upon by many camera manufacturers. This standard allows you to use the camera memory card in different cameras. Most KODAK applications supplied on the Installer CD guides you to your pictur...

69 8 8 Tips and Troubleshooting There may be times when questions arise from 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 with Your Camera If you are getting messages on your computer that stat...

70 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 b...

71 8 Troubleshooting If you are experiencing difficulties with your camera, check the following table for possible solutions. Additional technical information is available in the ReadMe file located in the KODAK DC5000 folder. Computer Monitor Problem Cause Solution The image on your monitor is jagg...

80 Customer Support If you have questions concerning the operation of KODAK software or the camera, you should first check the KODAK Service and Support web site at: www.kodak.com. Then, if you need to speak directly to a customer support representative, have the camera serial number ready, and be a...

84 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 DC5000 CAMERA IN A MANNER CONSISTENT WITH THE ORIGINAL PRODUCT PACKAGING AND DAM...

86 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...

87 11 11 Appendix This appendix serves as a resource for specific technical information and care for your camera, and contains the following information: q Original default settings. q Camera Specifications. q Care and maintenance. q Battery usage guidelines. Original Camera Default Settings Your ca...

88 Camera Specifications DC5000 Camera Sensor Resolution CCD 1901 x 1212 = 2.1 millions of pixels (total number of pixels) Picture Resolution 2.0 millions of pixels High 1760 x 1168=2,055,680 Standard 896 x 592=530,432 Color 24-bit, millions of colors Picture File Format Exif version 2.1 (JPEG base)...

89 11 General Maintenance and Safety q To keep from damaging your camera, do not open the memory card door, battery door, or skylight filter while in harsh environments such as rain, sea air, or windstorms. The seals in these areas prevent exposure to moisture and dirt which can damage your camera. ...

91 11 Using Your Batteries q Kodak recommends KODAK Photolife AA Alkaline Batteries, or KODAK Photolife AA Ni-MH Rechargeable Batteries for use in the camera. q Remove the batteries when the camera is stored for extended periods of time. q Always follow your battery manufacturer’s directions fully. ...

93 Index A adapter AC 4serial 63 adjusting auditory feedback 44border default 50borders 23camera exposure 22clock 6date stamp 19digital zoom 12effects 24exposure compensation 22exposure default 53flash 15flash default 51frames 23ISO default 55language 47LCD brightness 7metering 28monitor 69power sav...