Kodak C443 User Manual

KODAK EASYSHARE
Camera / C443
Extended user guide
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Front view
Lens
Microphone
Flash
Self-timer/ Video light
Zoom (Wide Angle/Telephoto) lever
Power button
Flash button Mode button
Shutter button

Product features

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Battery compartment, SD/SDHC Card slot
LCD
Share button
USB port
Delete, Menu, Info, Review buttons
Strap post
Tripod socket
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 ..............................................................................................5
Understanding the picture-taking icons..........................................................6
Know when your batteries need attention......................................................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 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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Creating a slide show..................................................................................24
Displaying pictures/videos on a television.....................................................25
Using the menu button in review.................................................................26
Cropping pictures........................................................................................26
Rotating pictures.........................................................................................27
Editing videos .............................................................................................28
Selecting multiple pictures/videos ................................................................29
Copying pictures/videos...............................................................................29
5 Doing more with your camera .............................................................30
Using the menu button to change settings...................................................30
Using the Setup menu.................................................................................33
6 Transferring, printing pictures .............................................................36
Download software, transferring pictures.....................................................36
Printing pictures..........................................................................................37
Marking your pictures for printing................................................................39
7 Troubleshooting ..................................................................................40
Getting help from your camera....................................................................40
Troubleshooting..........................................................................................41
Getting help on the Web.............................................................................44
8 Appendix .............................................................................................45
Specifications..............................................................................................45
Care and maintenance ................................................................................47
Upgrading your software and firmware........................................................47
Storage capacities.......................................................................................48
Important safety instructions .......................................................................48
Battery replacement, battery life..................................................................49
Limited warranty .........................................................................................50
Regulatory compliance ................................................................................51
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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 33).
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CAUTION:
1
Turn off the camera.
2
3
Turn on the camera.
Insert the card. Push it until it clicks.

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

Framing marks

Taking pictures

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
Smart Capture 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.

Using the framing marks

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.
Your camera offers a built-in Help system. See page 40.
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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:

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.)
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 (page 25).
Video , then press OK.
NOTE: To review pictures/videos anytime, see page 19.
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Battery level
Capture mode
Pictures/time remaining
Zoom indicator
Keyword tag
Self timer/Burst
Flash mode
Focus mode
Exposure compensation
Shortcuts*
Taking pictures/videos

Understanding the picture-taking icons

* For more about shortcuts, see page 11.

Know when your batteries need attention

The battery level icon works like the gas gauge in your car, but appears only when the battery requires your attention. (If you’re viewing shortcuts, the battery level is always displayed. See page 11.)
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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 Zoom lever toward Telephoto
(T). To zoom out, turn it toward Wide Angle (W).
3 Take the picture. NOTE: For focus distances, see Specifications starting on page 45.

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 Zoom lever toward Telephoto (T) until the slider on the LCD is at the end of the optical zoom range. Release Telephoto (T), then turn it again.
NOTE: You may notice decreased image quality when using digital zoom.
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Taking pictures/videos

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.
Red-eye Reduction
Choose a setting in the Setup menu, page 34.
Preflash The flash fires before the picture is taken to reduce the chance
of red-eye.
Digital Correction
The camera digitally corrects red-eye after a picture is taken.
NOTE: When using digital correction, image processing takes longer
than when using preflash.
Off Never
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Taking pictures/videos

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 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)
Advanced picture taking—allows more access to manual settings than Smart Capture.
Point-and-shoot simplicity when taking pictures in practically any situation. (See page 10.)
Capturing video with sound.
Smart Capture
Program
Scene
Video
then press OK.
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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,
press 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.
Landscape Distant scenes.
High ISO People indoors, in low-light scenes.
Close-up Close range. Use available light instead of flash, if possible.
Flower Close-ups of flowers or other small subjects in bright light.
Sunset Subjects at dusk.
Backlight Subjects that are in shadow or “backlit.”
Candle Light Subjects illuminated by candle light.
Children Action pictures of children in bright light.
Manner/ Museum
Text Documents. For best results, place the camera on a steady surface or tripod.
Beach Bright beach scenes.
Snow Bright snow 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.
Quiet occasions, like a wedding or lecture. Flash is off. For best results, place the camera on a steady surface or tripod.
then
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Press to show/hide shortcuts.
Shortcuts
SCN mode For
Night Portrait Reduces red eye of people in night scenes or low-light conditions.
Night Landscape
Blur Reduction Reducing blur caused by camera shake or subject motion.
Panorama R-L, L-R
Panning Shot Emphasizing horizontal motion, with a sharp subject and blurred
Distant scenery at night. Flash does not fire.
“Stitching” 2 or 3 pictures into 1 panoramic scene. See page 13.
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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. (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. 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:
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 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.

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: For best results, use a tripod. 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.
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.
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NOTE: To use the self-timer 10-second or 2-second setting, see page 12.
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3 Sharing and tagging pictures

Sharing through social networks

It’s never been easier to share pictures on your favorite social networking sites.
IMPORTANT:
1 Press the Share button, then to find a picture.
If it’s your first time, a Help screen appears.
2 Press to choose a social networking site, then press OK.
A check mark appears. Repeat this step to choose more sites. (Press OK again to clear a check mark.)
3 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 sent to the networking site(s) that you chose.
Tip: Do you send 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 settings that you used previously and adds the Share icon to the picture.
To use the camera’s social networking features, you must install the KODAK Share Button App. (See page 36.)
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