Kodak C1550, 1385483 User Manual
KODAK EASYSHARE
Camera / C1550
Extended user guide
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Front view
Lens
Microphone
Flash
Self-timer/Video light
Mode button
Shutter button
Speaker
Flash button
Power button
Zoom
Product features
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Product features
OK
,
Battery compartment
SD/SDHC Card slot
LCD
Share button
USB port
Delete button
Strap post
Menu button
Info button
Review button
Tripod socket
SD/SDHC Card
(Optional accessory)
Back view
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Table of contents 1
1 Setting up your camera .........................................................................1
Attaching the wrist strap...............................................................................1
Loading the batteries ....................................................................................1
Turning on the camera ..................................................................................2
Setting the language and date/time...............................................................2
Storing pictures on an optional SD or SDHC Card...........................................3
2 Taking pictures/videos ...........................................................................4
Taking pictures..............................................................................................4
Taking a video ..............................................................................................5
Adjusting LCD brightness ..............................................................................5
Understanding the picture-taking icons..........................................................6
Watch the battery level .................................................................................6
Using the optical zoom..................................................................................7
Using the flash..............................................................................................8
Using different modes ...................................................................................9
Using shortcuts ...........................................................................................11
Using the self-timer.....................................................................................12
Using burst .................................................................................................12
Taking panoramic pictures...........................................................................13
3 Sharing and tagging pictures ..............................................................14
Sharing pictures/videos through social networks ..........................................14
Tagging pictures .........................................................................................16
Marking pictures/videos for emailing ...........................................................18
4 Reviewing and editing .........................................................................19
Reviewing pictures/videos ...........................................................................19
Deleting pictures/videos ..............................................................................20
Viewing pictures/videos in different ways.....................................................21
A smarter way to find and enjoy your pictures..............................................22
Understanding the review icons...................................................................23
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Displaying pictures/videos on a television.....................................................24
Using the menu button in review.................................................................25
Cropping pictures........................................................................................25
Rotating pictures.........................................................................................26
Using KODAK PERFECT TOUCH Technology.................................................26
Editing videos .............................................................................................27
Selecting multiple pictures/videos ................................................................28
5 Doing more with your camera .............................................................29
Using the menu button to change settings...................................................29
Using the Setup menu.................................................................................33
6 Transferring, printing pictures .............................................................35
Transferring pictures to your computer.........................................................35
Printing pictures..........................................................................................36
Mark your pictures for printing ....................................................................37
7 Troubleshooting ..................................................................................38
Getting help from your camera....................................................................38
Troubleshooting..........................................................................................39
Getting help on the Web.............................................................................42
8 Appendix .............................................................................................43
Specifications..............................................................................................43
Care and maintenance ................................................................................45
Upgrading your software and firmware........................................................45
Storage capacities.......................................................................................46
Important safety instructions .......................................................................46
Battery replacement, battery life..................................................................47
Limited warranty .........................................................................................48
Regulatory compliance ................................................................................49
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1 Setting up your camera
All batteries lose power over time–even if
they’re not being used.
Attaching the wrist strap
Loading the batteries
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Watch the battery level See page 6
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Setting up your camera
Press the Power button.
to change current field.
for previous/next field.
OK
to accept.
At the prompt, press
OK.
to change.
OK
to accept.
Language:
Date/Time:
Turning on the camera
Setting the language and date/time
NOTE: To change language in the future, use the Setup Menu (see page 33).
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Setting up your camera
CAUTION:
1
Turn off the camera.
2
Insert the card until it clicks.
3
Turn on the camera.
To eject the card, push and release it.
SD/SDHC Card
(Optional accessory)
Storing pictures on an optional SD or SDHC Card
Your camera has internal memory. We strongly recommend purchasing an SD
or SDHC Card to conveniently store more pictures/videos.
A card can only be inserted one way; forcing it may cause damage.
Inserting or removing a card while the camera is on may damage the
pictures, the card, or the camera.
IMPORTANT:
pictures/videos are stored on the card. If no card is inserted, new pictures/videos are stored
in the camera internal memory.
If pictures/videos are detected in internal memory and a card is inserted, the camera
prompts you to move the pictures to the card (and erase those in internal memory).
When you turn on the camera, it checks to see if a card is inserted. If so, new
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Taking pictures
Framing marks
Using the framing marks
2 Taking pictures/videos
To get clear, focused pictures:
1 The camera turns on in Smart Capture mode.
(If it’s in a different mode, press the Mode button,
then until the LCD displays
mode , then press OK.)
2 Compose the picture.
3 Press the Shutter button halfway to focus and
set exposure. When the framing marks turn green,
press the Shutter button completely down.
Framing marks indicate the camera focus area.
1 Press the Shutter button halfway.
If the camera is not focusing on the desired subject,
release the Shutter button and recompose the scene.
2 Press the Shutter button completely down to
take the picture.
NOTE: Multiple framing marks may appear when faces are detected.
Smart Capture
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Taking pictures/videos
Delete the current picture/video
OK
Play/pause a video
Adjust the volume
While a picture/video is displayed, you may:
Taking a video
1 Press the Mode button, then until the LCD
displays
2 Press the Shutter button completely down,
then release it. To stop recording, press and release
the Shutter button again.
To review and work with videos, see page 19.
Reviewing the picture/video just taken
After you take a picture/video, the LCD briefly displays the picture or the first frame of
a video. (To take new pictures/videos sooner, press the Shutter button halfway.)
Video , then press OK.
To review pictures/videos anytime, see page 19.
Adjusting LCD brightness
You can adjust the LCD brightness for your environment or to conserve battery power,
see page 33.
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Battery level
Capture mode
Pictures/time remaining
Zoom indicator
Self timer
Flash mode
Focus mode
Exposure compensation
Understanding the picture-taking icons
Watch the battery level
Don’t miss out on great pictures and videos—watch the battery level.
Full
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Three quarters
Half
Critical
AC Power
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Taking pictures/videos
Using the optical zoom
1 Use the LCD to frame your subject.
2 To zoom in, turn the lever right toward T
(Telephoto).
To zoom out, turn the lever left toward W (Wide
Angle).
3 Take the picture or video.
NOTE: For focus distances, see Specifications starting on page 43.
Using digital zoom
Use digital zoom to get up to 5X magnification beyond optical zoom (Digital zoom is
not available in Smart Capture mode). Turn the lever toward T (Telephoto) until the
slider on the LCD is at the end of the optical zoom range. Release the lever, then turn
it again.
NOTE: You may notice decreased image quality when using digital zoom.
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Flash button
Using the flash
Press the Flash button repeatedly until the LCD displays the desired flash mode.
Flash modes Flash fires
Auto When the lighting conditions require it.
Fill (Flash On) Every time you take a picture, regardless of the lighting
conditions. Use when the subject is in shadow or is “backlit”
(when the light is behind the subject).
NOTE: (Not available in Smart Capture mode.)
Off Never
Red-eye
Reduction
A preflash fires, shrinking the eye pupil, before the picture is
taken.
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Taking pictures/videos
Mode button
P
Using different modes
Press the Mode button, then until the LCD displays the mode that best suits
your subjects and surroundings,
Use this mode For
Smart
Capture
Scene
Video
then press OK.
General picture taking—it offers excellent image quality and ease
of use.
■ Faces get focus and exposure priority.
■ The scene is analyzed for other content and for lighting.
You can choose the best picture size and aspect ratio for your
needs—just press the Menu button and choose Picture Size.
■ 3:2 (the best choice when making 4 x 6 prints)
■ 16:9 (wide screen)
■ 4:3 (the default setting)
Point-and-shoot simplicity when taking pictures in practically any
situation. (See page 10.)
Capturing video with sound. (See page 5.)
Program Advanced picture-taking—gives access to more manual settings
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than Smart Capture.
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Taking pictures/videos
Using Scene (SCN) modes
Choose a Scene mode—for great pictures in practically any situation.
1 Press the Mode button, then until the LCD displays SCN,
2 Press to choose a mode and read its description.
3 Press OK to enter that Scene mode.
The camera is now in the scene mode that you chose.
SCN mode For
Portrait Full-frame portraits of people.
Sport Action pictures.
Landscape Distant scenes.
Close-up Close range. Use available light instead of flash, if possible.
Sunset Subjects at dusk or dawn.
Backlight Subjects that are in shadow or “backlit.”
Candle Light Subjects illuminated by candle light.
Children Action pictures of children in bright light.
Bright Bright scenes.
Fireworks Fireworks. For best results, place the camera on a steady surface or
tripod.
Self Portrait Close-ups of yourself. Assures proper focus and minimizes red eye. Use
the mirror on the camera front to help compose portraits.
Night Portrait Reduces red eye of people in night scenes or low-light conditions.
Night Landscape Distant scenery at night. Flash does not fire.
High ISO People indoors, in low-light scenes.
Panorama L-R, R-L “Stitching” 2 or 3 pictures into 1 panoramic scene. (See page 13.)
Blur Reduction Reducing blur caused by camera shake or subject motion.
then press OK.
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Taking pictures/videos
Press to show/hide shortcuts.
Shortcuts
Using shortcuts
Your camera has a clean, uncluttered interface. For quick access to the most popular
capture and review functions:
1 Press the Info button.
The shortcuts appear. To hide the shortcuts again, press .
2 Press to access functions like Exposure Compensation, Self-timer, and Auto
focus in Capture mode. In Review mode, access People Tags and Keyword Tags.
(You’ll see different functions in different modes.)
3 Press to choose a setting.
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Using the self-timer
Use the self-timer when you want to be included in a picture, or to ensure a steady
Shutter button press. For best results, place the camera on a tripod or steady surface.
Use the mirror on the camera front to help compose portraits. You can turn on the
self-timer using a shortcut (see page 11) or these steps:
1 Press the Menu button. Press to choose Self-timer, then press OK.
2 Press to choose a Self-timer setting:
2 Seconds— A picture is taken after a 2-second delay.
10 Seconds— A picture is taken after a 10-second delay.
2 Picture Timer— The first picture is taken after a 10-second delay. A
second picture is taken 8 seconds later.
3 Compose the scene. Press the Shutter button halfway, then completely down.
The camera takes the picture/pictures after the delay.
To take a video after a 2- or 10-second delay, use the same procedure but press the
Shutter button completely down while in video mode.
Using burst
Use the burst feature to take up to 3 pictures in rapid succession. You can turn on
burst using a shortcut (see page 11) or these steps:
1 Press the Menu button.
2 Press to choose Self-timer/Burst, then press to choose Burst On.
3 Press the Menu button.
4 Compose the scene. Press the Shutter button halfway, then completely down
and hold it.
The camera stops taking pictures when you release the Shutter button, when pictures
are taken, or when there is no more storage space. Burst is unavailable in some modes.
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Taking pictures/videos
Take
2 or 3
pictures.
Get 1
panoramic
picture.
Taking panoramic pictures
Use panorama to “stitch” up to 3 pictures into a panoramic scene.
NOTE: Only the panoramic picture is saved; individual pictures are not. (Exposure and white balance are set
with the first picture. The flash is set to Off.)
1 Press the Mode button, then until the LCD displays SCN, then press OK.
2 Press to choose Panorama Left-Right or Panorama Right-Left
(depending on the direction you want to pan), then press OK.
3 Take the first picture.
After a quickview, the LCD displays the liveview and an “overlay” from the first picture.
(You can press the Delete button to start over.)
4 Compose the second picture. Make the overlay from the first picture cover the
same portion in the new picture.
5 If you are taking/stitching only 2 pictures, press OK to stitch them together.
After you take 3 pictures, the pictures are automatically stitched together.
NOTE: To use the self-timer 10-second or 2-second setting, see page 12.
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