Kodak C122 User Manual
KODAK EASYSHARE C122
Digital Camera
Extended user guide
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Front view
LensBeeper
Flash
Self-timer/
Video light
Microphone
Product features
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Product features
OK,
Wide Angle/
Telephoto
(Digital zoom)
Battery compartment
SD/SDHC Card slot
Tripod socket
LCD
Share
Power
Mode
Flash
Shutter
Info
Strap post
Delete
USB port
A/V Out
Review
Menu
Back view
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Table of contents 1
1 Setting up your camera .........................................................................1
Attaching the strap .......................................................................................1
Loading the AA 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 ..............................................................................................4
Understanding the picture-taking icons..........................................................6
Know when your batteries need attention......................................................6
Using the digital zoom ..................................................................................6
Using the flash..............................................................................................7
Using different modes ...................................................................................8
Using shortcuts ...........................................................................................10
Using the self-timer.....................................................................................11
3 Sharing pictures/videos .......................................................................12
Sharing through social networks..................................................................12
Tagging pictures/videos with keywords........................................................14
Marking pictures/videos for emailing ...........................................................15
4 Reviewing and editing .........................................................................16
Reviewing pictures/videos ...........................................................................16
Deleting pictures/videos ..............................................................................16
Viewing pictures/videos in different ways.....................................................18
A smarter way to find and enjoy your pictures..............................................19
Understanding the review icons...................................................................20
Creating a slide show..................................................................................21
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Displaying pictures/videos on a television.....................................................22
Using the menu button in review.................................................................23
Cropping pictures........................................................................................23
Editing videos .............................................................................................24
Selecting multiple pictures/videos ................................................................26
Copying pictures/videos...............................................................................26
5 Doing more with your camera .............................................................27
Using the menu button to change settings...................................................27
Using the Setup menu.................................................................................29
6 Transferring, printing pictures .............................................................31
Printing pictures..........................................................................................32
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
Camera specifications .................................................................................40
Care and maintenance ................................................................................42
Upgrading your software and firmware........................................................42
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
Attaching the strap
Loading the AA batteries
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Setting up your camera
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 29).
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Setting up your camera
CAUTION:
1
Turn off the camera.
2
Insert a card until
it clicks.
3
Turn on the camera.
Storing pictures on an optional SD or SDHC Card
Your camera has internal memory. We 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.
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2 Taking pictures/videos
Mode
Mode
Taking pictures
1 The camera turns on in Auto mode.
(If it’s 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 all the way down.
Taking a video
1 Press the Mode button, then until
the LCD displays
2 Press the Shutter button all the way down, then
release it. To stop recording, press and release the
Shutter button again.
To review and work with videos, see page 16.
Video , then press OK.
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Taking pictures/videos
Delete the current picture/video
OK Play/pause a video
While a picture/video is displayed,
you may:
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.
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 16.
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Taking pictures/videos
Battery level
Capture mode
Pictures/time remaining
Zoom slider
Keyword tag
Self timer
Flash mode
Exposure compensation
Understanding the picture-taking icons
Know when your batteries need attention
The battery level icon appears when the battery requires your attention. (If you’re
viewing shortcuts, the battery level is always displayed. See page 10.)
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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).
The zoom slider shows the zoom level on the LCD.
3 Take the picture.
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).
NOTE: Not available in Auto mode.
Red-eye
Reduction
Preflash A preflash fires, shrinking the eye pupil, before the picture is
taken.
Off Never
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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
General picture taking—it offers excellent image quality and ease
Auto
Video
Scene
of use.
You can choose the best picture size and aspect ratio for your
needs—just press the Menu button and choose Picture Size.
Capturing video with sound.
played on a computer or when the camera is connected to a TV
page 4.)
Point-and-shoot simplicity when taking pictures in practically any
situation. (See page 9.)
then press OK.
Audio can be heard when the video is
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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,
.
OK
2 Press to view scene mode descriptions.
If the mode description turns off before you finish reading it, press OK.
3 Press OK to choose a Scene mode.
SCN mode For
Portrait Full-frame portraits of people.
Sport Action pictures.
Flower Close-ups of flowers or other small subjects in bright light.
Sunset Subjects at dusk.
Backlight Subjects that are in shadow or “backlit.”
Children Action pictures of children in bright light.
Manner/
Museum
Beach Bright beach scenes.
Snow Bright snow scenes.
Fireworks Fireworks. For best results, place the camera on a steady surface or
Night Portrait Reduces red eye of people in night scenes or low-light conditions.
Quiet occasions, like a wedding or lecture. Flash and sounds are off.
For best results, place the camera on a steady surface or tripod.
tripod.
then press
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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 and Self-timer. (You’ll
see different functions in different modes.)
3 Press to choose a setting.
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Taking pictures/videos
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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.
You can turn on the self-timer using a shortcut (see page 10) or these steps:
1 Press the Menu button. Press to choose Self-timer, then press OK.
2 Press to choose a Self-timer setting:
10 Seconds— A picture is taken after a 10-second delay (so you have time
to get into the scene).
2 Seconds— A picture is taken after a 2-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 all the way 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.
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3 Sharing pictures/videos
Sharing through social networks
It’s never been easier to share pictures on your favorite social networking sites.
IMPORTANT:
1 Press the Review button, then to find a picture.
2 Press the Share button.
If it’s your first time, a Help screen appears.
3 Press to choose a social networking site, then press OK.
A check mark appears. Repeat this step to choose more sites. (You can press OK again
to remove a check mark.)
4 Press to choose Done, then press OK.
The picture is displayed with the Share icon. When you transfer the picture to your
computer, it will be uploaded to the networking site(s) that you chose.
Tip: Do you upload pictures to the same sites each time?
Find a picture, then press and hold the Share button for about 1 second.
The camera applies the networking site(s) that you used previously and adds the Share icon
to the picture.
To use the social networking features, you need to download KODAK
Software. (See page 31.)
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