Introduction

The Kodak EasyShare Zoom Digital Camera DX4530 combines user-friendly features with impressive image quality, making it a great choice for casual photographers. With a 5.0 MP resolution, this camera captures sharp and vibrant images, while its 3X optical zoom and 3.3X digital zoom allow for versatile shooting options. The bright 1.8-inch LCD screen ensures easy viewing in various lighting conditions. Designed for effortless sharing, the DX4530 is priced at approximately $199.99.

Product Overview

Front View

1. Shutter button
2. Mode dial
3. Flash button
4. Flash unit
5. Viewfinder window
6. Self Timer light
7. Light sensor
8. Lens
9. DC In (for optional 3V AC adapter)
10. Lens cap strap post
11. Microphone
12. Wrist strap post

Back View

1. Viewfinder
2. Ready light
3. Flash button
4. Mode dial
5. Shutter button
6. Zoom (Wide Angle and Telephoto)
7. Share button
8. Grip
9. Review button
10. Camera screen (LCD)
11. Menu button
12. 4-way control
13. OK button
14. Delete button

Side View

1. Audio/Video Out
2. Door to:
   • Slot for optional SD/MMC card
   • USB port (for computer connection)

Top, Bottom View

1. Speaker
2. Flash button
3. Mode dial
4. Shutter button
5. Battery door
6. Tripod socket
7. Dock connector door
8. Lens cap strap post

Camera Specifications

Original Factory Settings—Camera

Getting Started

Install Software First
Install the software from the Kodak EasyShare software CD before connecting the camera (or optional camera dock) to the computer. Failure to do so may cause the software to load incorrectly.

Need This User Guide in Larger Print?

1. See www.kodak.com/go/dx4530support.
2. Navigate to the Manuals section.
3. Click View as PDF to open the User’s Guide.
4. On a Windows OS-based computer or Mac OS 8.6 or 9.x:
   From the File menu, select Print. 
   In the Print window, select Fit to Page.
   On Mac OS X:
   From the File menu, select Page Setup. 
   Change Scale to 200%.
5. Print as usual.

What Can I Do With My Camera?

• Capture Still Pictures
  Use Auto mode to enjoy point-and-shoot operation. Use Sport, Night, Landscape, and Close-up modes to expand your capabilities.
• Capture Videos with Sound
  Capture videos as QuickTime movies.
• Review 
  Display, protect, and delete pictures and videos; tag for albums.
• Share 
  Share pictures (print, email, save as Favorites) and videos (email, save as Favorites).
• Set-Up 
  Customize your camera functions.

What Can I Do With My Pictures and Videos?

Install the software from the Kodak EasyShare software CD, then:

• Transfer
  Transfer pictures and videos to your computer.
• Share
  Print pictures, order prints online, email pictures and videos.
• Print
  Print pictures directly to your home printer or Kodak EasyShare printer dock 4000. Order prints online from Ofoto (www.ofoto.com). Or purchase an optional Kodak secure digital (SD) card or multimedia card (MMC) and: 
  • Automatically print to any printer with an SD/MMC slot
  • Make prints at an SD/MMC-capable Kodak picture maker kiosk www.kodak.com/go/picturemaker
  • Take the card to your local photo retailer for professional printing
• Organize
  Use Favorites to organize and retrieve pictures on a computer.
• Edit
  Add special effects to your pictures, make a custom slide show, fix red-eye, crop, rotate, and much more.

Package Contents

1. Camera 
2. CRV3 or equivalent*
3. USB cable 7 Audio/Video cable
4. Wrist strap
5. Custom camera dock insert (for EasyShare printer dock 4000 or EasyShare camera dock II)
6. Lens cap with strap

Not shown: User’s Guide, Quick Start Guide, Kodak EasyShare software CD. (In some countries, the User’s Guide is provided on a CD only. Contents may change without notice.)

If your camera was packaged with a Kodak EasyShare camera dock II, a Kodak EasyShare Ni-MH rechargeable battery and AC power adapter are included.

Attaching the Wrist Strap

1. Thread the wrist strap as shown.
2. Thread the long loop through the short loop. Pull until secure.

Attaching the Lens Cap Strap

1. Thread the lens cap string through the lens cap strap post.
2. Thread the lens cap through the loop. Pull until secure.

Use the lens cap to protect the lens when camera is not in use.

Adding Optional Lenses

Lenses are available. Purchase accessories at a dealer of Kodak products. See https://www.kodak.com/go/dx4530accessories 

Loading the Battery

1. Turn the Mode dial to Off.
2. On the bottom of the camera, slide the battery door and lift to open.
3. Insert the CRV3 battery as shown.
4. Close the battery door.

Important Battery Information
The CRV3 battery is not rechargeable. For acceptable battery life, and to make sure your camera operates dependably, do not use alkaline batteries.
NOTE: If AA batteries were included with your camera, insert them as shown.

Mode Dial Settings

Icon	Mode	Purpose
Off	Off	Turns off the camera.
	Auto	For general picture-taking. Automatically sets exposureand focus. Flashfires if needed.
	Sport	For subjects thatare in motion. Shutterspeed is fast. Flash fires if needed.
	Night	For night scenes or low light conditions. Captures close and background subjects. Flash firesif needed. In dark scenes, the shutter speedis set between 1/30 and 1/2 second. Place camera on a flat, steadysurface or tripodto avoid camerashake.
	Landscape	For distant subjects. Flash does not fire unless you turn it on.*
	Close-up	For subjects 2.8 to 28 in. (7 to 70 cm) from the lens in wide angle,or 11 to 28 in.(28 to 70 cm) in telephoto. Flash does not fire.
	Video	Captures video with sound. Flash does not fire.

Turning On the Camera

1. Remove the lens cap.
   If you do not remove the lens cap, it comes off automatically when you turn on the camera.

2. Turn the Mode dial from Off to any other position.
   The ready light blinks green while the camera performs a self-check. 
   When the ready light glows steady green, the camera is ready to take pictures (or videos, if the mode dial is set to).
   In Still and Video modes, a status area appears on the camera screen.

   

Changing the Display

Setting the Date and Time

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

1. SET DATE & TIME is highlighted. Press the OK button. 
   (Select Cancel to set the date and time at a later time.)
   The Date & Time screen appears.

2. Go to step 4 below, Setting the Date & Time, Anytime.

   

Setting the Date & Time, Anytime

1. Turn on the camera. Press the Menu button.
2. Press to highlight Setup, then press the OK button.
3. Press to highlight Date & Time, then  press the OK button.
   The date format is YYYY/MM/DD. The time is displayed in a 24-hour format.
4. Press to adjust the date and time. Press to advance to the next setting.
5. When finished, press the OK button.

6. Press the Menu button to exit the menu.
   The setting remains until you change it.

   

NOTE: Depending on your computer operating system, Kodak EasyShare software may allow your computer to automatically update the camera clock when you connect the camera. See the Kodak EasyShare software Help for details.

Checking Camera Status Icons

To check the current camera settings, turn the Mode dial from Off to any mode.

Status Icons (Top of Camera Screen)
Status icons depict enabled features and settings:

	LT
Date stamp	Long time exposure	Exposure compensation	Self Timer	Flash mode

	015
Quality	Pictures remaining	Current Storage location

Screen Icons (Bottom of Camera Screen)
Screen icons depict the current mode or a battery concern:

Auto	Sport	Night	Landscape	Close-up	Review	Video

Share
Share	Low battery	Exhausted battery (blinking)

Inserting an SD/MMC Card

Your camera has 32 MB of internal storage for pictures and videos. Optional SD/MMC cards provide removable, reusable storage.

CAUTION:
The card can only be inserted one way; forcing it may damage the camera or card.
Do not insert or remove a card when the green ready light is blinking; doing so may damage your pictures, card, or camera.

To insert an SD/MMC card:

1. Turn off the camera.
2. Open the card door.
3. Orient the card as shown.
4. Push the card into the slot to seat the connector.
5. Close the door.

To remove the card, push it in, then release it. When the card is partially ejected, pull it out.

Choosing Internal Memory or SD/MMC Card

The camera offers two options for storing pictures and videos:

• Internal Memory —store pictures and videos in internal memory.
• SD/MMC Card —store as many pictures and videos as you like, depending on the size of the card. Purchase accessories at a dealer of Kodak products. See https://www.kodak.com/go/dx4530accessories 

Managing Your Storage Location Setting

1. Turn on the camera.
2. Press the Menu button.
3. Press to highlight Image Storage, then press the OK button.

4. Press to highlight an option, then press the OK button:
   Auto (default)—the camera uses the card if one is in the camera. If not, the camera uses internal memory.
   Internal Memory—the camera always uses internal memory, even if a card is installed.

   

5. Highlight Continue, then press the OK button again.
   The setting remains until you change it and applies to all camera functions.
6. Press the Menu button to exit the menu.

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:

Checking a Picture or Video’s Location
In Review mode, the storage location icon that appears with a picture indicates the location of the picture or video and the camera setting.

Important Battery Information

Choose the replacement battery that fits your needs—and get the best performance.

Kodak Battery Replacement Types/Battery Life
Your camera can use the following types of batteries. Actual battery life may vary based on usage.

Included with the Kodak EasyShare camera dock II and printer dock 4000

We do not recommend or support alkaline batteries. For acceptable battery life, and to make sure your camera operates dependably, use the replacement batteries listed above.

Extending Battery Life

Limit the following activities that quickly deplete battery power:

• Reviewing your pictures on the camera screen (see page 37)
• Using Liveview (see page 20)
• Using Quickview (see page 21 and page 34).
• Excessive use of the flash
• Purchase an optional Kodak 3-volt AC adapter to power your camera (see page 95).
• Purchase an optional Kodak EasyShare camera dock II (see page 61). The camera dock II powers your camera, transfers pictures, and is a battery charger for its included Kodak EasyShare Ni-MH rechargeable battery pack.
•  Purchase an optional Kodak EasyShare printer dock 4000 (see page 61). The printer dock 4000 powers your camera, makes 4 x 6 prints with or without a computer, transfers pictures, and is also a battery charger for its included Kodak EasyShare Ni-MH rechargeable battery pack.
• Dirt on the battery contacts can affect battery life. Wipe the contacts with a clean, dry cloth before loading batteries in the camera.
• Battery performance is reduced at temperatures below 41° F (5° C). Carry spare batteries when using your camera in cold weather, and keep them warm. Do not discard cold batteries that do not work; when they return to room temperature, they may be usable.

Battery Safety and Handling

• Do not allow batteries to touch metal objects, including coins. Otherwise, a battery may short circuit, discharge energy, become hot, or leak.
• For rechargeable battery disposal information, see the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation Web site at www.rbrc.com.

Installing the Software

NOTE: This product was designed and manufactured to existing industry standards as of this product's release date. Future hardware and operating systems may or may not support this Kodak product. If you experience compatibility issues between this product and future hardware products or operating systems, contact your hardware or operating system manufacturer or retailer.

Windows System Requirements

• Personal computer running Windows 98, 98SE, ME, 2000, or XP OS
• 233 MHz processor or greater (300 MHz recommended for Windows 2000 and XP)
• 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

Mac OS X System Requirements

• Macintosh computer with a G3 or G4 processor
• Mac OS 10.1.2, minimum
• 128 MB of available RAM
• 200 MB of available hard disk space
• CD-ROM drive
• Built-in USB port
• Color monitor with a minimum resolution of 800 x 600 pixels; thousands or millions of colors recommended
• Internet access for online printing and emailing

Mac OS 8.6 and 9.x System Requirements

• PowerPC-based Macintosh computer
• Mac OS 8.6/9.x
• 64 MB of available RAM
• 200 MB of available hard disk space
• CD-ROM drive
• Built-in USB port
• 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

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.
NOTE: If you computer is running Windows 2000, Windows XP Pro, or Mac OS X operating system, you need administrator privileges to install software. See your computer user’s guide.

CAUTION
Install Kodak EasyShare software BEFORE connecting the camera or optional camera dock to the computer. Failure to do so may cause the software to load incorrectly.

1. Before you begin, close all software applications that are open on your computer (including anti-virus software).
2. Place the Kodak EasyShare software CD into the CD-ROM drive.
3. Load the software: 
   • Windows OS-based computer—if the install window does not appear, choose Run from the Start menu and type d:\setup.exe where d is the drive letter that contains the CD.
   • Mac OS 8.6 or 9.x—on the install window, click Continue.

   • Mac OS X—double-click the CD icon on the desktop, then click the Install icon.

     

4. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software. 
   • Windows OS-based computers—select Complete 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.
     NOTE: When prompted, take a few minutes to electronically register your camera and software. This lets you receive information regarding software updates and registers some of the products included with the camera. You must be connected to your Internet service provider to register electronically.
     To register later, see www.kodak.com/go/register.
5. If prompted, restart the computer. If you turned off anti-virus software, turn it back on. See the anti-virus software manual for details.

Setup Guide

To set up your Kodak EasyShare Zoom Digital Camera DX4530, follow these steps:

1. Insert 2 AA batteries into the battery compartment.
2. Insert an SD or MMC card into the card slot if you want additional storage.
3. Turn on the camera using the power button.
4. Set the date and time using the menu options.
5. Adjust any other settings as desired (e.g., ISO, white balance).
6. Connect the camera to your computer via USB to install the EasyShare software.

Connecting to the Computer

CAUTION
Install Kodak EasyShare software before connecting the camera or optional dock to the computer. Failure to do so may cause the software to load incorrectly.

Connecting to the Computer
You can transfer pictures and videos from the camera to the computer using either the provided USB cable or the optional Kodak EasyShare camera dock or camera dock II. See page 61 for connecting with a camera dock.

Transferring Pictures With the USB Cable

1. Turn off the camera.
2. Plug the labeled end of the USB cable into the labeled USB port on your computer.
3. Plug the other end of the USB cable into the labeled USB port on the camera.
   An optional 3-volt AC adapter is available to save battery power (see page 95).

4. Turn on the camera.
   Kodak EasyShare software prompts you through the transfer process.

   

NOTE: You can also use a Kodak multi-card reader or Kodak SD multimedia card reader-writer to transfer your pictures. Purchase accessories at a dealer of Kodak products. See www.kodak.com/go/dx4530accessories.

Printing Pictures From Your Computer

For details on printing pictures from your computer, click the Help button in the Kodak EasyShare software.

Printing From an Optional SD/MMC Card

• Automatically print tagged pictures when you insert your card into a printer with an SD/MMC slot. See your printer User’s Guide for details.
• Make prints at an SD/MMC-capable Kodak picture maker. (We suggest contacting a location prior to visiting.)
• Take the card to your local photo retailer for professional printing.

Ordering Prints Online
Kodak EasyShare print service (provided by Ofoto www.ofoto.com) is just one of the many great online print services offered in the Kodak EasyShare software. You can easily:

• Upload your pictures.
• Edit, enhance, and add borders.
• Store pictures, and share them with family and friends.
• Order high-quality prints, photo greeting cards, frames, and albums—and have them delivered to your door.

Troubleshooting

When you have questions about your camera or camera dock II, start here. Additional technical information is available in the ReadMe file located on the Kodak EasyShare software CD. For updates to Troubleshooting information, see www.kodak.com/go/dx4530support.

Camera Problems

Camera/Computer Communications

SD/MMC Cards and Internal Memory

Camera Screen Messages

Camera Ready Light Status

Camera Dock II

Camera Dock II Problems

Camera Dock II Light Status

Kodak EasyShare Zoom Digital Camera DX4530 Pros & Cons

Pros:

• Ease of use with intuitive interface
• Good image quality for its time
• Versatile shooting modes
• Convenient EasyShare system for photo transfer and sharin
• Affordable price point at launch

Cons:

• Limited megapixel count compared to modern standards
• No image stabilization
• Battery life could be better
• No RAW image capture capability
• Slightly bulky design

Customer Reviews

Customer reviews for the Kodak EasyShare Zoom Digital Camera DX4530 were generally positive, with many users praising its ease of use and good image quality. Some common complaints included limited battery life and the lack of advanced features compared to more expensive models.