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  • Page 1 Kodak EasyShare DX6340 zoom digital camera User’s Guide www.kodak.com For interactive tutorials, www.kodak.com/go/howto...
  • Page 2 Eastman Kodak Company 343 State Street Rochester, New York 14650 © Eastman Kodak Company, 2003 Kodak and EasyShare are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company. P/N 6B8366...

  • Page 3: Product Overview

    Product Overview Front View Microphone Shutter button Light sensor Speaker Self Timer/Video light Flash unit Wrist strap post Viewfinder lens Grip 10 Auto focus sensor 11 Lens...

  • Page 4: Back View

    Product Overview Back View Camera screen Ready light (LCD, liquid crystal display) Viewfinder Share button (page 9 Self Timer/Burst button Mode dial/Off (page page 5) 10 Flash/Status button Joystick (Move Zoom (Wide Angle/Telephoto) OK button (Press in) Grip Delete button...
  • Page 5 Product Overview Side Views Left Side Right Side A/V Out, for television viewing DC-In (3V) for optional AC adapter Slot for optional MMC/SD card USB Port...
  • Page 6 Product Overview Top and Bottom Views CRV3, KAA2HR, AA/Lithium, AA/NiMH, AA/NiMn Bottom Self Timer/Burst button Battery door Speaker Tripod socket/locator, dock 6000 Flash/Status button Dock connector Shutter button Locator, dock 6000...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    1 Getting Started ..............1 Install Software First..............1 Need This Guide in Larger Print?..........1 What Can I Do With My Camera?...........2 What Can I Do With My Pictures and Videos? ....2 Package Contents..............3 Loading the Battery..............4 Attaching the Wrist Strap ............ 4 Turning On the Camera............
  • Page 8 Using the Flash................ 22 Putting Yourself in the Picture........... 24 Taking a Burst Series of Pictures ........25 Changing Optional Settings ..........26 Setting Exposure Compensation ........28 Setting Picture Quality............29 Setting Color Mode ..............30 Setting White Balance ............31 Setting ISO Speed..............32 Setting Long Time Exposure..........33...
  • Page 9 Copying Pictures and Videos..........55 Displaying Video Date............56 Viewing Picture/Video Information ........56 5 Sharing Pictures and Videos ........57 When Can I Tag My Pictures and Videos?......57 Tagging Pictures for Printing..........58 Tagging Pictures and Videos for Emailing....... 59 Tagging Pictures and Videos as Favorites .....60...
  • Page 10 7 Installing the Software ..........67 Windows System Requirements ........67 Mac OS X System Requirements........68 Mac OS 8.6 and 9.x System Requirements ....68 Install the Software.............. 69 8 Connecting Camera to Computer ........71 Transferring Pictures With the USB Cable .......71 Printing Pictures from Your Computer ......
  • Page 11 9 Using the Camera Dock 6000 ........73 Camera Dock 6000 Package Contents ......73 Installing the Custom Camera Insert........74 Connecting the Camera Dock 6000 .........75 Installing the Rechargeable Battery ........ 76 Docking the Camera..............77 Charging the Battery ............78 Transferring Pictures With the Dock.........79...
  • Page 12 Original Factory Settings ..........104 Upgrading Your Software and Firmware......105 Tips, Safety, Maintenance ..........105 Storage Capacities ..............106 Locating Pictures and Videos on a Card ......107 Picture Naming Conventions ..........108 Using the Battery..............109 Power-Saving Features............110 Optional AC Adapter .............. 111...

  • Page 13: Getting Started

    Getting Started Install Software First Install the software from the Kodak EasyShare software CD before connecting the camera (or camera dock) to the computer. Failure to do so may cause the software to load incorrectly. See the Quick Start Guide or...

  • Page 14: What Can I Do With My Camera

    72) Print pictures directly to your home printer or Kodak EasyShare printer dock 6000. Order prints online from Ofoto, a Kodak Company. Or purchase an optional Kodak multimedia card (MMC) or a secure digital (SD) card and: Automatically print to any printer with an MMC/SD slot Make prints at an MMC/SD-capable Kodak picture maker http://www.kodak.com/go/picturemaker...

  • Page 15: Package Contents

    3 CRV3 battery (non-rechargeable) Not shown: User’s Guide, Quick Start Guide, wrist strap, Kodak EasyShare software CD. (In some countries, the User’s Guide is provided on a CD.) Contents may change without notice.

  • Page 16: Loading The Battery

    109 for the other types of batteries you can use in your camera. Attaching the Wrist Strap Thread the short loop of the wrist strap through the wrist strap post.

  • Page 17: Turning On The Camera

    (or videos, if the mode dial is set to In Still and Video modes, status icons appear on the camera screen. See Checking Camera Status, page...

  • Page 18: Setting The Date And Time

    Setting the Date and Time Setting the Date & Time, First Time The Date & Time have been reset message appears the first time you turn on the camera or if the battery is removed for an extended time. SET DATE & TIME is highlighted. Press the OK button.

  • Page 19: Checking Camera Status

    Chapter 1 Checking Camera Status The icons that appear on the camera screen indicate the active camera and picture settings. See page 8 for a list of the icons. To check the current camera settings: Turn the Mode dial from the Off position.

  • Page 20: Camera Screen Icons

    Chapter 1 Camera Screen Icons These icons appear on your camera screen when the settings are active. Capture Modes Camera/Picture Status (also on Mode dial*) Share Icons Quality Icons Protect Video Best Print Best (3:2) Email Better Auto Favorite Good...

  • Page 21: Inserting An Mmc/Sd Card

    Push the card into the slot to seat the connector. Close the door. To remove the card, push it in, then release it. When the card is partially ejected, pull it out. page 106 for storage capacities. Purchase MMC/SD cards at a dealer of Kodak products or www.kodak.com/go/dx6340accessories.

  • Page 22: Choosing Internal Memory Or Mmc/Sd Card

    —Store pictures and videos in 16 MB internal Internal Memory memory. MMC/SD Card —Store pictures and videos on a card. The number/length of pictures/videos depends on the size of the card. Purchase accessories at a dealer of Kodak products or www.kodak.com/go/dx6340accessories. storage capacities, see page 106.

  • Page 23: Memory Card

    Chapter 1 Checking Your Storage Setting In Still and Video modes, the storage location icon that appears in the status area indicates the camera’s storage location. To check the location, either: Turn the Mode dial from the Off position, or...

  • Page 25: Taking Pictures

    Taking Pictures The camera is ready to take pictures when you turn it on—even if you are in Review, Share, or Setup. (In Video mode, the camera captures video.) Before you take a picture, make sure the storage location is set the way you want it...

  • Page 26: Picture-Taking Modes

    Night scenes or low-light conditions. For shutter Night speeds slower than 1/60 second, place the camera on a flat, steady surface or use a tripod. Due to slow shutter speeds, advise people to stay still for a few seconds after the flash fires.

  • Page 27: Pas Mode

    NOTE: The aperture setting may be affected when using optical zoom. Shutter Priority Mode Use Shutter priority mode when you want to manually control the shutter speed and exposure compensation. The camera automatically sets the aperture for proper exposure. Shutter priority mode is primarily used to prevent blur when...
  • Page 28 Then move the joystick to change the setting. In each PAS mode, you can change only the options that are highlighted in white. Unavailable options are grey. Press the Menu button to change other settings. See this Chapter (2) for details.
  • Page 29 Color. The settings, including Flash, remain active for PAS mode even when you change modes or turn off the camera. This is the place to set and keep your custom settings. NOTE: Use Reset (page 36) to return PAS mode to the default settings.

  • Page 30: Liveview-Framing With The Camera Screen

    NOTE: If Quality is set to Best (3:2), the Liveview image is displayed at a 3:2 aspect ratio, as shown, with a black bar at the top of the screen. To change the Liveview setting so that it is on whenever the camera is on, see page...

  • Page 31: Using The Auto Focus Framing Marks

    Chapter 2 Using the Auto Focus Framing Marks In Liveview, the framing marks indicate the area of your scene that the camera is focusing on. For the best possible pictures, the camera attempts to focus on foreground subjects, even if the subjects are not centered in the scene.

  • Page 32: Quickview-Reviewing The Picture Just Taken

    Chapter 2 Quickview—Reviewing the Picture Just Taken After you take a picture, the camera screen displays a Quickview of that picture for approximately 5 seconds. While the picture is displayed, you can: Review it: If you take no action, the picture Delete is saved.

  • Page 33: Using The Optical Zoom

    Use Optical Zoom to get up to 4X closer to your subject. Optical zoom is effective when the lens is no closer than 19.7 in. (50 cm) to the subject. When you turn on the camera, the lens extends to the Wide Angle position.

  • Page 34: Using The Flash

    Use the flash when you take pictures at night, indoors, or outdoors in heavy shadows. The flash setting can be changed in any Still mode. The default flash setting is restored when you exit the mode or turn off the camera, except in PAS mode (see page 23).

  • Page 35: Flash Settings In Each Mode

    Auto Auto* Portrait Night Auto* Landscape Off Long Time Exposure Close-up Auto Reset manual options (page 36). Video None Flash cannot be turned on. Burst * In these modes, when you change to Red-eye, it remains until you change it.

  • Page 36: Putting Yourself In The Picture

    Chapter 2 Putting Yourself in the Picture The Self Timer creates a 10-second delay between the time you press the Shutter button and the time the picture is taken. Place the camera on a flat surface or use a Self tripod.

  • Page 37: Taking A Burst Series Of Pictures

    Press the Shutter button half-way and hold to set the auto-focus and exposure for all the pictures in the sequence. Press the Shutter button the rest of the way down and hold it to take the pictures. The camera takes up to 4 pictures in quick succession. It stops taking pictures when the Shutter button is released, when 4 pictures are taken, or when there is no more storage space.

  • Page 38: Changing Optional Settings

    Chapter 2 Changing Optional Settings Press the Menu button to access optional picture-taking settings. All menu options are not available in all modes. Mode dial delete Turn for menu picture Menu taking share button modes EasyShare DX6340 review Picture Taking Modes...
  • Page 39 Long Time Exp. (page Exp. Metering (page Focus Zone (page Reset (page Set Album (page Date Stamp (page Orientation Sensor (page Setup (page * Long Time Exposure for PAS is available as shutter speed in S (Shutter priority) mode only.

  • Page 40: Setting Exposure Compensation

    Chapter 2 Setting Exposure Compensation Use Exposure Compensation to control how much light enters the camera. This setting is useful for taking pictures in high-contrast scenes, or for retaking pictures when you are not satisfied with the brightness. Adjust the exposure by plus or minus 2 steps in 1/2-step increments.

  • Page 41: Setting Picture Quality

    Best (3:2) (2.8 MP)—for printing up to 11 x 14 in.(28 x 36 cm); also ideal for printing to the Kodak EasyShare printer dock 6000 and other printing solutions (see page 72).

  • Page 42: Setting Color Mode

    Sepia—for pictures with a reddish-brown, antique look. Press the Menu button to exit the menu. This setting remains until you change the Mode dial or turn off the camera; or, if it was set while in PAS mode, until you use Reset (page 36) to return to the default setting.

  • Page 43: Setting White Balance

    Setting White Balance Whites can look white in daylight, but different under other lighting conditions. Use White Balance to correct the color shifts that result from shooting pictures under different light sources. NOTE: White Balance is available in Landscape, Close-up, and PAS modes.

  • Page 44: Setting Iso Speed

    Chapter 2 Setting ISO Speed 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. NOTE: ISO settings are available in Landscape, Close-up, and PAS modes.

  • Page 45: Setting Long Time Exposure

    Setting Long Time Exposure In Landscape mode, use Long Time Exposure to control how long the shutter stays open and to portray a sense of motion. Settings range from 0.7 to 4 seconds. NOTE: Long Time Exposure cannot be used with Exposure Compensation or manual ISO speed setting.

  • Page 46: Setting Exposure Metering

    Chapter 2 Setting Exposure Metering Use Exposure Metering to ensure that the proper amount of light enters the camera lens. NOTE: Exposure Metering is available in Landscape, Close-up, and PAS modes. In any Still mode, press the Menu button. Press...

  • Page 47: Setting Focus Zone

    Chapter 2 Setting Focus Zone If you do not get the composition and focus results you want by using framing marks (page 19), use the Focus Zone feature to select a large or a concentrated area of focus. NOTE: Focus Zone is available in Close-up and PAS modes.

  • Page 48: Resetting Manual Settings To Defaults

    Chapter 2 Resetting Manual Settings to Defaults Reset is available in PAS mode only; it returns all settings to the original factory defaults. Reset does not change settings for any mode except PAS. See page 26 for a list of the settings.

  • Page 49: Pre-Tagging For Album Names

    Then, all the pictures you take are tagged with those album names. First—On Your Computer Use Kodak EasyShare software, V 3.0 or higher, to create album names on your computer, then copy up to 32 album names to the camera’s internal memory.

  • Page 50: Placing The Date On Pictures

    This setting remains until you change it. Third—Transfer to Your Computer When you transfer the tagged pictures to your computer, the Kodak EasyShare software opens and categorizes your pictures in the appropriate album folder. See the Kodak EasyShare software Help for details.

  • Page 51: Setting The Orientation Sensor

    If you rotate the camera to take a picture (for example, a portrait shot), the Orientation Sensor reorients the picture so that it is displayed correct side up. The Orientation Sensor is turned on as the default. You can turn it off so that pictures are displayed in their original orientation.

  • Page 53: Taking Videos

    Taking Videos Use Video mode to take videos or to customize video-taking settings. Before you take a video, make sure your picture storage location is set the way you want it (see page 10). NOTE: Flash is not available in Video mode.

  • Page 54: Quickview-Reviewing The Video Just Taken

    Chapter 3 Quickview—Reviewing the Video Just Taken After you take a video, the camera screen displays the first frame of the video for approximately 5 seconds. While the frame is displayed, you can: Play it: Press the OK button. Press to adjust the volume.

  • Page 55: Using The Optical Zoom

    Chapter 3 Using the Optical Zoom Use Optical Zoom to get up to 4X closer to your subject. When you turn on the camera, the lens is set to the Wide Angle position. NOTE: You can change Optical Zoom before (but not during) video recording.

  • Page 56: Pre-Tagging For Album Names

    Then, all the videos you take are tagged with those album names. First—On Your Computer Use Kodak EasyShare software, V 3.0 or higher, to create album names on your computer, then copy up to 32 album names to the camera’s internal memory.

  • Page 57: Putting Yourself In The Video

    Chapter 3 Putting Yourself in the Video The Self Timer creates a 10-second delay between the time you press the Shutter button and the time video recording begins. Place the camera on a flat surface or use a Self Timer tripod.

  • Page 59: Reviewing Pictures And Videos

    Reviewing Pictures and Videos Press the Review button to view and work with your pictures and videos. To save battery power, place your camera in the optional Kodak EasyShare camera dock 6000 to review pictures and videos (see page 80).

  • Page 60: Viewing Multiple Pictures And Videos

    Press to scroll through the thumbnails one at a time. The selected picture is highlighted in yellow. Press the OK button to display a single view of the selected picture. Playing a Video Press the Review button. Press to locate a video (or highlight one in multiple view).

  • Page 61: Deleting Pictures And Videos

    To delete other pictures and videos, press To exit delete, highlight EXIT then press the OK button; or just press the Delete button again. NOTE: You cannot delete protected pictures and videos in this manner. Remove...

  • Page 62: Changing Optional Review Settings

    Press to see different parts of the picture. Press the OK button to redisplay the picture at the 1X (original) size. Press to locate a different picture, or press the Review button to exit Review mode.

  • Page 63: Protecting Pictures And Videos From Deletion

    Chapter 4 Protecting Pictures and Videos From Deletion Press the Review button, then locate the picture or video to protect. Press the Menu button. Press to highlight Protect , then Protect icon press the OK button. The picture or video is protected and cannot be deleted.

  • Page 64: Tagging Pictures/Videos For Albums

    Chapter 4 Tagging Pictures/Videos for Albums Use the Album feature in Review mode to tag the pictures and videos in your camera with album names. First—On Your Computer Use Kodak EasyShare software, V 3.0 or higher, to create album names on your computer, then copy up to 32 album names to the camera’s internal memory.

  • Page 65: Running A Slide Show

    See Kodak EasyShare software Help for details. Running a Slide Show Use the Slide Show to display your pictures and videos on the camera screen. To run a slide show on a television or on any external device, see page 54.

  • Page 66: Displaying Pictures/Videos On A Television

    The camera screen turns off; the television screen acts as the camera display. Review pictures and videos on the television screen. NOTE: The slide show stops if you connect or disconnect the cable while the slide show is running.

  • Page 67: Copying Pictures And Videos

    Chapter 4 Copying Pictures and Videos You can copy pictures and videos from a card to internal memory or from internal memory to a card. Before you copy, make sure that: A card is inserted in the camera. The camera’s picture storage location is set to the location from which you are copying.

  • Page 68: Displaying Video Date

    Chapter 4 Displaying Video Date To display the capture date and time (only during video playback on the camera): Press the Review button, then press the Menu button. Press to highlight Video Date Display , then press the OK button.

  • Page 69: Sharing Pictures And Videos

    42). After pressing the Review button (see page 47). NOTE: Tags remain until removed. If a tagged picture or video is copied, the tag is not copied. In a burst series, only the last picture is tagged during Quickview.

  • Page 70: Tagging Pictures For Printing

    * To tag all pictures in the storage location, highlight Print All , press the OK button, then indicate the number of copies as described above. Print All is not available in Quickview. To remove the print tagging for all pictures in the storage location, highlight Cancel Prints, then press the OK button.

  • Page 71: Tagging Pictures And Videos For Emailing

    When the picture you want is displayed, press OK. To send the pictures to more than one address, repeat step 3 for each address. Selected addresses are checked. To remove a selection, highlight a checked address and press the OK button.

  • Page 72: Tagging Pictures And Videos As Favorites

    Press the Share button to exit the menu. Using Favorites On Your Computer When you transfer Favorite pictures and videos to your computer, you can use Kodak EasyShare software to retrieve, organize, and label them by subject, date, event, or any category you choose.

  • Page 73: Customizing Your Camera Settings

    Customizing Your Camera Settings Use Setup to customize camera settings according to your preferences. To Access Setup Mode/Menus In any mode (including Review), press the Menu button. Press to highlight Setup , then press the OK button. Setup Menus Return to previous menu Date &...

  • Page 74: Changing The Default Print Quantity

    Press the Menu button to exit the menu. This setting remains until you change it. Turning Off Quickview After you take a picture or video, Quickview displays it on the camera screen for approximately 5 seconds (see page 20 page 42).

  • Page 75: Turning On Liveview In Still Modes

    Turning On Liveview in Still Modes The Liveview feature lets you use the camera screen as a viewfinder (see page 18). The default setting is Liveview Off. You must press the OK button to turn it on. IMPORTANT: Liveview quickly depletes battery power; use it sparingly.

  • Page 76: Changing Advanced Digital Zoom

    None—disables digital zoom. Press the Menu button to exit the menu. NOTE: Advanced Digital Zoom cannot be activated unless Liveview is on. Turning Off the Shutter Sound Press the Menu button. Press to highlight Setup , then press the OK button.

  • Page 77: Setting Video Out

    Chapter 6 Setting Video Out Video Out is a regional setting that lets you successfully connect to a television or other external device (see page 54). Press the Menu button. Press to highlight Setup , then press the OK button.

  • Page 78: Formatting Internal Memory Or Mmc/Sd Card

    Card CAUTION: CAUTION: CAUTION: CAUTION: Formatting erases all pictures and videos, including those that are protected. Removing a card during formatting may damage the card. Press the Menu button. Press to highlight Setup , then press the OK button. Press to highlight Format , then press the OK button.

  • Page 79: Installing The Software

    64 MB of available RAM (128 MB recommended) 100 MB of available hard disk space CD-ROM drive Built-in USB port Color monitor with a minimum resolution of 800 x 600 pixels; High Color (16-bit) or True Color (24-bit) recommended Internet access for online printing and emailing...

  • Page 80: Mac Os X System Requirements

    Color monitor with a minimum resolution of 800 x 600 pixels; thousands or millions of colors recommended Internet access for online printing and emailing NOTE: Mac OS 8.6 and 9.x do not support the Share button functions. Mac OS X is recommended for full functionality.

  • Page 81: Install The Software

    Chapter 7 Install the Software For information on the software applications included on the Kodak EasyShare software CD, click the Help button in the Kodak EasyShare software. CAUTION: CAUTION: CAUTION: CAUTION: Install the software from the Kodak EasyShare software CD...
  • Page 82 Windows-based computers—select Typical to automatically install the most commonly used applications. Select Custom to choose the applications you wish to install. Mac OS 8.6 or 9.x—select Easy to automatically install the most commonly used applications. Mac OS X—follow the on-screen instructions.

  • Page 83: Connecting Camera To Computer

    Failure to do so may cause the software to load incorrectly. You can transfer pictures and videos from the camera to the computer using: The (included) USB cable. The (optional) Kodak EasyShare camera dock 6000. See page 75 connecting with the camera dock.

  • Page 84: Printing Pictures From Your Computer

    You can also use a Kodak multi-card reader or Kodak SD multimedia card reader-writer to transfer your pictures. Printing Pictures from Your Computer For details on printing pictures from your computer, click the Help button in the Kodak EasyShare software. Ordering Prints Online Kodak EasyShare print service (provided by Ofoto www.ofoto.com) is one of...

  • Page 85: Using The Camera Dock 6000

    Charges the included Kodak EasyShare Ni-MH rechargeable battery pack. (Install the battery pack in the camera for charging.) Supplies power to the camera. You can purchase a camera dock at a dealer of Kodak products or at www.kodak.com/go/dx6340accessories. Camera Dock 6000 Package Contents...

  • Page 86: Installing The Custom Camera Insert

    A universal insert is pre-installed in the camera dock. It allows all Kodak EasyShare CX/DX6000 series and LS600 series cameras to use the camera dock. A custom insert is included with your camera. It provides a perfect fit for your Kodak EasyShare DX6340 zoom digital camera. Remove the Universal Insert Place your thumbs against the front of the universal insert.

  • Page 87: Connecting The Camera Dock 6000

    IMPORTANT: Use only the AC adapter, 5-volt included with the camera dock 6000. Other adapters may cause damage to your camera, camera dock, or AC adapter. Leave the camera dock connected so it’s always ready to transfer pictures and videos.

  • Page 88: Installing The Rechargeable Battery

    Installing the Rechargeable Battery You received a non-rechargeable CRV3 starter battery with your camera. To take full advantage of your camera dock 6000, replace the CRV3 battery with the Kodak EasyShare Ni-MH rechargeable battery pack that is packaged with the camera dock.

  • Page 89: Docking The Camera

    Chapter 9 Docking the Camera To charge the battery or to transfer pictures and videos from the camera to the computer: Flip down the camera dock foot. Alignment Pins The camera dock now sits at the proper angle for viewing the camera screen.

  • Page 90: Charging The Battery

    If the battery requires charging, charging begins after a brief battery check. Full charging takes about 2.5 hours. Charging stops if you turn on the camera. If the camera is left in the camera dock with the power on, charging resumes when the camera enters auto...

  • Page 91: Transferring Pictures With The Dock

    Cause Steady The camera is properly seated in the camera dock. The camera dock is connected to AC power and to a computer via the USB cable. Blinking Pictures are being transferred to the computer. The camera is not seated in the camera dock (page 77).

  • Page 92: Reviewing Pictures And Videos

    Chapter 9 Reviewing Pictures and Videos When the camera is in the dock, the camera is powered by the dock, not the camera batteries. Save battery power by using the dock to review pictures and videos on the camera screen.

  • Page 93: Troubleshooting-Camera Dock 6000

    Press the Transfer button. pressed. Earlier Cameras and Docks Your Kodak EasyShare camera dock 6000 requires a Kodak EasyShare CX/DX6000 or LS600 series digital camera. Earlier camera models (Kodak EasyShare 4000 series and previous) require the original Kodak EasyShare camera dock or camera dock II.

  • Page 95: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting When you have questions about your camera, start here. Additional technical information is available in the ReadMe file located on the Kodak EasyShare software CD. For camera dock 6000 troubleshooting, see page 81. For updates to Troubleshooting information, see www.kodak.com/go/dx6340support.
  • Page 96 Shutter button Camera is not turned Turn on the camera does not work. (page The camera is Wait until the ready light stops processing a picture; blinking before attempting to take the ready light (near another picture. the viewfinder) is blinking.
  • Page 97 Turn on the flash (page 22). dark. The subject is too far Move so there is no more than away for the flash to 19.4 ft (5.9 m) between the have an effect. camera and the subject; 8.9 ft (2.7 m) in Telephoto.
  • Page 98 Chapter 10 Problem Cause Solution Picture is too The flash is not needed. Change to Auto flash or Flash Off light. (page 22). The subject was too Move so there is at least 1.6 ft (0.5 close for flash. m) in Wide; 2.5 ft (0.75 m) in Tele between camera and subject.
  • Page 99 Clean the lens (page 105). clear. Subject too close when Move so there is at least 19.7 in. taking picture. (50 cm) between the camera and the subject, or at least 3.9 in. (10 cm) at Wide in Close-up mode.

  • Page 100: Camera/Computer Communications

    78). communication problems with Some Advanced Power See the Power Management section a camera dock Management utilities on of the laptop user’s guide to disable 6000, see laptops turn off ports to this feature. page 81.) save battery life. USB cable is not Connect cable to camera and securely connected.

  • Page 101: Mmc/Sd Cards And Internal Memory

    Chapter 10 Problem Cause Solution Cannot transfer Software is not installed. Disconnect USB cable. (If using pictures. camera dock, disconnect cable and remove camera from dock). Install (The Add New EasyShare software (page 69). Hardware Wizard cannot Software is installed Disconnect the USB cable.

  • Page 102: Camera Screen Messages

    Chapter 10 Problem Cause Solution Memory card Storage is full. Transfer pictures and videos to the full computer, then delete them from the camera. The maximum Transfer pictures and videos to the number of files or computer, then format the card or...
  • Page 103 To restore them, see Kodak EasyShare software Help.) No memory card (Files There is no card in the Insert a card (page 10). not copied) camera. Pictures were not copied. Not enough space to...
  • Page 104 (page 49). Internal memory is full (Cannot save Share/ Album tagging) Date and time have This is the first time you Reset the clock (page been reset turned on the camera; or the battery has been removed for an extended period of time;...
  • Page 105 (page 49), insert a new card, or change storage location to internal memory (page 10). Internal Memory is full There is no more space Transfer pictures to the in the camera’s internal computer (page 71), memory. delete pictures from the...

  • Page 106: Camera Ready Light Status

    Solution Ready light does not Camera is not turned Turn on the camera turn on and the (page camera does not Battery is exhausted. Recharge the battery work. (page 78) or install a new (page 109). Mode dial was on...
  • Page 107 Chapter 10 Status Cause Solution Ready light blinks Flash is not charged. Wait. Resume picture taking yellow. when the light stops blinking and turns green. Auto exposure or Release the Shutter button auto focus are not and recompose the picture.

  • Page 109: Getting Help

    View online tutorials www.kodak.com/go/howto Help in this Manual Troubleshooting, page 83 for help with problems you may have with your camera, camera/computer connections, or MMC/SD cards. See page 81 help with the EasyShare camera dock 6000. Software Help Click the Help button in the Kodak EasyShare software.

  • Page 110: Telephone Customer Support

    Chapter 11 Telephone Customer Support If you have questions concerning the operation of the software or camera, you may speak with a customer support representative. Before You Call Have the camera or camera dock connected to your computer. Be at your computer.

  • Page 111: Telephone Numbers

    Italy/Italia 02 696 33452 Japan 03 5644 5050 Korea 00798 631 0024 Netherlands/Nederland 020 346 9372 New Zealand 0800 440 786 Norway/Norge 23 16 21 33 Philippines 1 800 1 888 9600 Portugal 021 415 4125 Singapore 800 6363 036...
  • Page 112 001 800 631 0017 0870 243 0270 United States 1 800 235 6325 Outside the United States 585 726 7260 International Toll Line +44 131 458 6714 International Toll Fax +44 131 458 6962 For the most up-to-date listings, visit: http://www.kodak.com/US/en/digital/contacts/DAIInternationalContacts.shtml...

  • Page 113: Appendix

    Dimensions Width 4.3 in. (109 mm) Depth 1.5 in. (38 mm) Height 2.5 in. (64.5 mm) Weight 7.8 oz (220 g) with battery and card Exposure metering Multi-pattern/Center weighted, center spot TTL-AE with program modes File format Still JPEG/EXIF v2.2 Video...
  • Page 114 Focus Distance Standard Wide: 19.7 in. (50 cm) to infinity Standard Tele: 29.5 in. (75 cm) to infinity Close-up Wide: 3.9 to 23.6 in. (10 cm to 60 cm) Close-up Tele: 9.8 to 33.5 in. (25 cm to 85 cm)

  • Page 115: Shutter Speeds

    Auto, Daylight, Tungsten, Fluorescent Zoom (still capture) 4X optical, 3.5X digital Shutter Speeds For shutter speeds slower than 1/30 second, place the camera on a flat, steady surface or use a tripod. Picture Taking Mode Available Shutter Speeds Auto, Portrait, Wide: 1/2000 to 1/60 sec., Tele: 1/2000 to 1/125 sec.

  • Page 116: Original Factory Settings

    Date/Time 2003/01/01; 12:00 Date/Time Stamp Default Print Quantity Digital Zoom initiation Pause Exposure Compensation Exposure Metering Mode Multi-pattern Flash Auto, Sport, Portrait, Night, PAS: Auto Landscape, Close-up, Video, Burst: Off Focus Zone Multi-zone Image Storage Auto Auto Language English Liveview...

  • Page 117: Upgrading Your Software And Firmware

    Do not wipe the camera lens or camera screen with chemically treated eyeglass lens tissue. It may scratch the lens. Wipe the outside of the camera with a clean, dry cloth. Never use harsh or abrasive cleaners or organic solvents on the camera or any of its parts.

  • Page 118: Storage Capacities

    Kodak Web site at www.kodak.com/go/dx6340support. Storage Capacities File sizes can vary. You may be able to store more or fewer pictures and videos. Purchase accessories at a dealer of Kodak products or http://www.kodak.com/go/dx6340accessories. Video Storage Capacity Minutes/seconds of video 1 min., 21 sec.

  • Page 119: Locating Pictures And Videos On A Card

    Pictures stored on MMC/SD Cards use a standard (DCF-Digital Camera Format) agreed upon by many camera manufacturers. This lets you use the cards in different cameras. If you use a card reader to retrieve your files, the following description of the card file structure may be helpful.

  • Page 120: Picture Naming Conventions

    Burst Pictures When a burst series is initiated, a letter “B” replaces the underscore in the file name. When a burst series is initiated or ended, the second digit to the left of the decimal is incremented by 1. Image Mode...

  • Page 121: Using The Battery

    – Excessive use of the flash Dirt on the battery contacts can affect battery life. Wipe the contacts with a clean, dry cloth before loading batteries in the camera. Battery life depends significantly on battery age, usage conditions, and type.

  • Page 122: Power-Saving Features

    320 pictures Kodak EasyShare Ni-MH rechargeable battery pack 180 pictures (per charge) 2 Kodak AA Ni-MH rechargeable batteries * Actual battery life may vary based on usage. Power-Saving Features If No The Camera To Turn It Back On Activity For 1 minute screen turns off.

  • Page 123: Optional Ac Adapter

    Chapter 12 Optional AC Adapter You can purchase an optional Kodak 3-volt AC adapter to power your camera. Use it to save battery power when reviewing and transferring pictures. Connect the AC adapter to the DC-In port. Connect the other end of the AC adapter to an electrical outlet.

  • Page 124: Fcc Compliance And Advisory

    Tested to comply with FCC Standards. FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE 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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
  • Page 125 Index mode, 14 A/V out, v, 54, 65 power-down, 110 AC adapter 3-volt, camera, 111 batteries 5-volt, camera dock, 75 alkaline warning, 4 accessories charge via camera dock, 78 AC adapter, camera, 111 door location, vi battery, 109 expected life, 110...
  • Page 126 Index zoom, iv, 21 Canadian compliance, 112 card, memory, 108 caring for your camera, 105 cable changing audio/video, 3, 54 PAS modes, 16 power, camera dock, 75 picture taking mode, 14 USB, 3, 71, 75 storage location, 10 camera dock...
  • Page 127 Index camera dock, 73 using, 21 copy pictures diopter dial, iv, 20 card to memory, 55 disposal, recycling, 106 to computer via camera, 71 dock to computer via camera camera, 73 dock, 79 printer, 72 CRV3 battery, installing, 4 downloading pictures, 71, 79...
  • Page 128 22 camera screen, 8 settings, 22 mode dial, 14 settings per mode, 23 picture taking modes, 14 unit, iii review menu, 50 flash/status button, iv setup menu, 61 flourescent light, 31 Share menu, 57...
  • Page 129 33 Kodak web sites, 97 Macintosh landscape mode, 14 installing software on, 69 language, setting, 65 system requirements, 68 LCD (liquid crystal display). See magnify picture, 50 camera screen maintenance, camera, 105 lens memory cleaning, 105 inserting card, 9...
  • Page 130 106 package contents mode dial, iv, 14 camera, 3 modes, picture taking camera dock, 73 available shutter speeds, 103 PAL, video out setting, 65 flash settings, 23 PAS mode menu options, 26—27 on mode dial, 15 overview, 14 overview, 15...
  • Page 131 72 Macintosh, 68 printing Windows, 67 4 x 6 prints, 29 reset, PAS settings to defaults, 36 changing default quantity, 62 resolution, setting, 29 from a card, 72 review button, iv, 47 optimizing printer, 97 reviewing pictures...
  • Page 132 16 protecting, 51 date and time, 6 slide show, 53 exposure compensation, 16 reviewing videos flash, 22 as you take them, 42 language, 65 camera dock, 80 picture quality, 29 camera screen, 47 picture taking mode, 14 deleting, 49...
  • Page 133 54 camera dock, charging time, setting, 6 lights, 78 timer, shutter delay, 24, 45 camera dock, transfer tips light, 79 battery guidelines, 109 camera ready light, 94 maintenance, safety, 105 checking on screen, 7...
  • Page 134 Index camera dock, 81 tagging, 44 turning camera on and off, 5 taking, 41 transfer to computer, 71, 79 viewing, 47 universal insert, 74 viewfinder upgrading software, location, iv firmware, 105 using camera screen, 18 URLs, Kodak web sites, 97...

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