Kodak 8029340, 8668725 User Manual

KODAK EASYSHARE

Camera

Extended user guide

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Front view

Lens

Microphone

Flash

Self-timer/Video light

Power button

Mode button

Shutter button

Beeper

Flash button

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Zoom button

Battery compartment

SD/SDHC Card slot and

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 ..............................................................................6

Understanding the picture-taking icons..........................................................6

Watch the battery level .................................................................................7

Using the digital zoom ..................................................................................7

Using the flash..............................................................................................8

Using different modes ...................................................................................9

Using shortcuts ...........................................................................................11

Using the self-timer.....................................................................................12

Using burst .................................................................................................12

3 Sharing and tagging pictures ..............................................................13

Sharing pictures/videos through social networks ..........................................13

Tagging pictures .........................................................................................15

Marking pictures/videos for emailing ...........................................................16

4 Reviewing and editing .........................................................................17

Reviewing pictures/videos ...........................................................................17

Deleting pictures/videos ..............................................................................18

Viewing pictures/videos in different ways.....................................................19

A smarter way to find and enjoy your pictures..............................................20

Understanding the review icons...................................................................21

Displaying pictures/videos on a television.....................................................22

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Using the menu button in review.................................................................23

Cropping pictures........................................................................................23

Rotating pictures.........................................................................................24

Using KODAK PERFECT TOUCH Technology.................................................24

Editing videos .............................................................................................25

Selecting multiple pictures/videos ................................................................26

5 Doing more with your camera .............................................................27

Using the menu button to change settings...................................................27

Using the Setup menu.................................................................................30

6 Transferring, printing pictures .............................................................32

Transferring pictures to your computer.........................................................32

Printing pictures..........................................................................................33

Marking your pictures for print ....................................................................34

7 Troubleshooting ..................................................................................35

Getting help from your camera....................................................................35

Troubleshooting..........................................................................................36

Getting help on the Web.............................................................................39

8 Appendix .............................................................................................40

Specifications..............................................................................................40

Care and maintenance ........................

Upgrading your software and firmware

Storage capacities.......................................................................................42

Important safety instructions .......................................................................43

Battery replacement, battery life..................................................................44

Limited warranty .........................................................................................44

Regulatory compliance ................................................................................46

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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 7

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Setting up your camera

Press the Power button.

to change current field. for previous/next field.

to accept.

At the prompt, press

OK.

to change.

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 30).

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Setting up your camera

CAUTION:

Turn off the camera.

Insert the card until it clicks.

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’s 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 turned on, the camera checks to see if a card is inserted. If so, new

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Taking pictures

To get clear, focused pictures: 1 The camera turns on in Auto mode.

If it turns on in a different mode, press the Mode

button, then until the LCD displays

Auto , then press OK.

2 Compose the picture.

3 Press the Shutter button completely down.

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Taking pictures/videos

Mode button

Delete the current picture/video

Play/pause a video

While a picture/video appears on the LCD, 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 17.

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.

Video , then press OK.

NOTE: Audio is captured during video recording. Audio can be heard when the video is played on a

computer or when the camera is connected to a TV (see page 22).

To review pictures/videos anytime, see page 17.

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Taking pictures/videos

Battery level

Capture mode

Pictures/time remaining

Zoom indicator

Self timer

Flash mode

Exposure compensation

Date stamp

Adjusting LCD brightness

You can adjust the LCD brightness for your environment or to conserve battery power, see page 30.

Understanding the picture-taking icons

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Taking pictures/videos

Watch the battery level

Don’t miss out on great pictures and videos—watch the battery level.

Full

Three quarters

Half

Critical

AC Power

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Using the digital zoom

1 Use the LCD to frame your subject.

2 To zoom in, press Telephoto (T).

To zoom out, press Wide Angle (W).

3 Take the picture or video. NOTE: For focus distances, see Specifications starting on page 40.

NOTE: You may notice decreased image quality when using digital zoom.

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Taking pictures/videos

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).

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

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

Auto

Scene

Video

then press OK.

General picture taking—it offers excellent image quality and ease of use.

You can choose the best picture size and aspect ratio—just press the Menu button and choose Picture Size.

Point-and-shoot simplicity when taking pictures in practically any situation. (See page 10.)

Capturing video with sound. (See page 5.)

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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.

Sunset Subjects at dusk or dawn.

Backlight Subjects that are in shadow or “backlit.”

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.

Night Portrait Reduces red eye of people in night scenes or low-light conditions.

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 Keyword Tags. You’ll see different functions in different modes.

3 Press to choose a setting.

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Taking pictures/videos

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 completely down.

The camera takes the picture/pictures after the delay.

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 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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