How to Use the Kodak DC50 Digital Camera:



Part Descriptions:

LCD Descriptions:

Camera Settings:

Auto Focus Setting:
Refer to the LCD Descriptions section to see the location of the Auto Focus Icon.
  1. Press the MODE button until the Auto Focus icon flashes.
  2. Press the SELECT button to advance through Auto Focus options until the desired feature appears.

The icon will stop flashing when the setting has been selected.

The DC 50's Auto Focus feature has three choices:
  1. Multi-Spot: the default setting, compensates for multiple or off-center objects (three dots appear in the LCD display under "AF").
  2. Center-Spot: use this focus for centered objects (single dot appears in the LCD display).
  3. Macro-Focus: this focus is used for close-ups around 19 inches (a flower icon will appear in the LCD display).
Exposure Settings:
This setting adjusts for dim or too bright of lighting. The exposure values are automatically determined for you by the camera. However, this setting can be manually adjusted if so desired.

Refer to the LCD Descriptions Section to see the location of the exposure icon.
  1. Press the MODE button until the Manual Exposure Settings icon flashes.
  2. Press the SELECT button to advance through the selections until you see the one you want. Plus (+) adds brightness. Minus (-) takes away brightness.

The icon will stop flashing when the selection has been made.

Flash Settings:

Use this option, along with the exposure settings, to adjust the camera for dim or too bright of lighting. The camera automatically selects a value, but this value can be manually selected.

  1. Press the MODE button until the Flash Settings icon flashes.
  2. Press the SELECT button to advance through the selections until you see the one you want.

The icon will stop flashing, that setting has been selected.

There are three possible settings:
Automatic Flash: Identified by a lightening flash with a capital "A" on the LCD. The camera determines if the flash should be used based on the existing light.
Flash On: A lightening bolt will appear in the LCD. A flash will be used for all pictures, even if the existing light is bright.
Flash Off: A lightening bolt inside a circle will appear in the LCD. A flash will not be used, even if the light is dim.

Image Quality Settings:

The camera automatically selects the picture quality. However, the picture quality can be set manually. The resolution remains the same for each setting, only the image compression (storage space) is changed.

Refer to the LCD Descriptions Section to see where the Picture Quality Settings icon is located.
  1. Press the MODE button until the Picture Quality Settings icon flashes.
  2. Press the SELECT button to advance through the selections.
The icon will stop flashing when the selection has been made.

There are three picture quality selections to choose from:

Best: Three squares will appear in the LCD. This picture quality is the least compressed and therefore, uses more memory, and allows for the fewest number of pictures to be stored. However, the pictures will have the best available quality.
Better: Two squares will appear in the LCD. This selection uses less memory and allows for more pictures to be stored. However, some of the picture quality will be sacrificed.
Good: One square will appear in the LCD. This selection uses the least memory and allows for the most pictures to be stored.

How to Use:

Turning the Camera On:
  1. Pull the sliding cover away from the camera until the camera clicks.
  2. Icons will appear on the LCD on the back of the camera, indicating that the camera has been turned on.
The camera is ready to take pictures.

NOTE: If icons do not appear on the LCD, push the sliding cover closed and pull it open again. If the icons still do not appear, verify that the batteries are properly installed.

Automatic Power Off: The DC50 camera automaticaly turns off after 1, 2, or 4 minutes without use. This "save" mode conserves batteries. You can "wake" the camera and return it to a ready state either by lightly pressing any button or by closing and opening the sliding cover.

Turning the Camera Off: Push the sliding cover closed to turn off the camera.

Taking Pictures:

  1. Turn on the Camera

    The LCD camera controls will illuminate.
  2. Hold the camera top side up with both hands. The right hand fingers should fit under the hand strap located on the right side of the camera.

  3. Pictures can be taken with a landscape or a portrait orientation, depending on how the camera is held. However, pictures can be rotated by most image editing software.

    Landscape Portrait


  4. Look through the viewfinder and position desired picture subject.

    Use the solid circle in the viewfinder to center objects when you're in wide-angle mode. Use the dotted circle to center objects in the telephoto mode.

  5. Press the purple button halfway down. The viewfinder light illuminates. The camera automatically measures the ambient lighting, sets the exposure, and focuses the lens. The viewfinder light flashes if your subject is too close or too far away. The DC 50 gives you the ability to specify a close-up or a distance focus.

  6. Hold the camera steady and press the purple button all of the way down. The green viewfinder light will start flashing. There is a brief delay between the time that the button is pressed and the time that the picture is actually taken and processed. The viewfinder light flashes for 12 seconds during the processing period. You can move the camera during this processing time, but you cannot take another picture until the viewfinder light stops flashing.

    The number of pictures remaining is displayed by the "Pictures Remaining Counter" which flashes. See "LCD Camera Controls".
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