Kodak CD14 User Manual
KODAK EASYSHARE CD14
Digital Camera
Extended user guide
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Front view
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1 Shutter button 5 Self-timer light
2 Mode button 6 Lens
3 Power button 7 USB/AV Out
4 Flash 8 Microphone
Product features
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Product features
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Back view
1 LCD 5 , OK button
2 Delete, Info, Menu, Review buttons 6 Share button
3 Zoom (Telephoto/Wide Angle) button 7 SD/SDHC Card/Battery compartment
4 Strap post 8 Tripod socket
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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 a picture ............................................................................................4
Using optical and digital zoom ......................................................................5
Using shortcuts .............................................................................................6
Using the flash..............................................................................................7
Using different modes ...................................................................................8
Taking a video ............................................................................................10
Using the self-timer.....................................................................................11
Understanding the picture-taking icons........................................................12
3 Working with pictures/videos ..............................................................13
Reviewing pictures/videos ...........................................................................13
Deleting pictures/videos ..............................................................................14
Viewing pictures/videos in different ways.....................................................15
Selecting multiple pictures/videos ................................................................15
Playing a slide show....................................................................................16
Using the menu button in review.................................................................18
Rotating pictures.........................................................................................18
Cropping pictures........................................................................................19
Using KODAK PERFECT TOUCH Technology.................................................19
Copying pictures/videos...............................................................................20
Editing videos .............................................................................................20
Understanding the review icons...................................................................23
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4 Using the menu button .......................................................................24
Using the Capture tab.................................................................................24
Using the Setup tab ....................................................................................28
5 Transferring, printing, tagging ............................................................31
Installing the software.................................................................................31
Transferring pictures/videos.........................................................................32
Printing pictures..........................................................................................33
Tagging your pictures..................................................................................35
6 Troubleshooting ..................................................................................39
7 Getting help ........................................................................................43
Getting help from your camera....................................................................43
Getting help on the Web.............................................................................44
Getting help on the telephone.....................................................................45
8 Appendix .............................................................................................46
Camera specifications .................................................................................46
Care and maintenance ................................................................................48
Upgrading your software and firmware........................................................49
Storage capacities.......................................................................................49
Important safety instructions .......................................................................49
Battery replacement, battery life..................................................................50
Limited warranty .........................................................................................51
Regulatory compliance ................................................................................53
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1 Setting up your camera
IMPORTANT:
For package contents, see your product package.
Attaching the strap
Loading the AA batteries
NOTE: If your package included rechargeable batteries and a charger, charge the batteries. (See the charger
documentation.) For information on replacing batteries and extending battery life, see page 50.
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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 and date/time in the future, use the Setup tab (see page 28).
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Setting up your camera
CAUTION:
optional
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Turn off the camera.
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Insert or remove the
optional card.
3
Turn on the camera.
Storing pictures on an optional SD or SDHC Card
Your camera has internal memory. You can purchase 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
Mode
button
Framing
marks
Taking a picture
To get clear, focused pictures:
Press the Mode button, then press to highlight
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Auto , 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 to take pictures
Framing marks indicate the camera focus area. In Auto mode (and in SCN modes
designed for pictures of people), the camera attempts to focus on faces.
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: Framing marks do not appear in all modes. Multiple framing
marks may appear when faces are detected. When you press
the Shutter button halfway down, the framing marks attempt
to follow the main subject.
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Taking pictures/videos
Delete the current picture/video
OK Play/pause a video
Adjust volume
Reviewing the picture/video just taken
After you take a picture/video, the LCD briefly displays a quickview. (To exit the
quickview sooner, press the Shutter button halfway.)
To review pictures/videos anytime, see page 13.
Using optical and digital zoom
1 To zoom in picture-taking mode, press Telephoto
(T). To zoom out, press Wide Angle (W).
2 Take th e p i cture.
NOTE: For focus distances, see Camera Specifications starting on
page 46.
To use the 5X digital zoom:
■ In video mode, press the Telephoto (T) button.
■ In picture-taking mode, press the Telephoto (T)
button until the slider on the LCD is at the
maximum optical zoom range. Release
NOTE: You may notice decreased image quality when using digital zoom. The slider pauses and turns red
when the picture quality reaches the limit for an acceptable 4 x 6-in. (10 x 15 cm) print.
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Telephoto (T), then press it again.
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Taking pictures/videos
Press to show/hide shortcuts.
Shortcuts
Using shortcuts
Shortcuts give quick access to the most popular functions.
1 Press the Info button to show shortcuts on the LCD.
2 Press to access functions like Flash, Exposure Compensation, Self-timer, and
Auto focus. (You’ll see different functions in different modes.)
3 Press to choose a setting. To hide the shortcuts again, press .
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Taking pictures/videos
Using the flash
1 Press the Info button to show shortcuts.
2 Press to highlight the Flash icon on the LCD.
Press to choose a Flash mode.
NOTE: You can also press to choose a Flash mode when
shortcuts are not visible.
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). In low light, hold the
camera steady or use a tripod.
Red Eye
To turn the red eye
feature on/off, see
Using the Setup
tab, page 28.
If Red-eye Pre-flash is turned off, the flash fires once and the
camera automatically corrects red-eye in the picture.
If Red-eye Pre-flash is turned on, the flash fires once so the eyes
become accustomed to the flash, then fires again when the
picture is taken.
Off
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Taking pictures/videos
Using different modes
Press the Mode button, press to highlight a mode, then press OK.
Use this mode For
General picture taking—it offers excellent image quality and ease
of use.
■ Faces are detected.
■ The scene is analyzed for other content and for lighting.
Auto
Video
Scene
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)
Capturing video with sound. (See page 10.)
NOTE: Sound cannot be played on the camera. Sound is heard after the
video is transferred to your computer.
Point-and-shoot simplicity when taking pictures in practically any
situation. (See page 9.)
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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 to highlight SCN.
2 Press to view scene mode descriptions, then press OK.
If the mode description turns off before you finish reading it, press OK.
SCN mode For
Portrait Full-frame portraits of people.
Landscape Distant 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 (when light is behind the subject).
Candle Light Subjects illuminated by candle light.
Children Action pictures of children in bright light.
Manner/
Museum
Text Documents. Place the camera on a steady surface or tripod.
Beach Bright beach scenes.
Snow Bright snow scenes.
Fireworks Fireworks. Place the camera on a steady surface or tripod.
Self-Portrait Close-ups of yourself. Assures proper focus, minimizes red eye.
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.
Sport Action pictures.
Quiet occasions, like a wedding or lecture. Flash and sound are
disabled. Place the camera on a steady surface or tripod.
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Taking pictures/videos
SCN mode For
Blur Reduction Reducing blur caused by camera shake or subject motion.
Taking a video
1 Press the Mode button, then to highlight
Video , then press OK.
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 13.
NOTE: Sound cannot be played on the camera. Sound is heard after
the video is transferred to your computer.
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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. Place the camera on a tripod or flat surface.
1 In any picture-taking mode, press the Info
button to show shortcuts.
2 Press to highlight the self-timer icon.
Press to choose a 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 (for a steady, shutter release on a tripod).
2 shot—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.
Use the same procedure to take a 2- or 10-second self-timer video, but press the
Shutter button completely down.
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Taking pictures/videos
Battery level
Capture mode
Pictures/time remaining
Date stamp
Zoom slider
Tag n ame
Self timer
Flash mode
Exposure compensation
Understanding the picture-taking icons
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3 Working with pictures/videos
4X
4X
1X2X 2X
Forward
Reverse
Playback speed
Reviewing pictures/videos
1 Press the Review button.
2 Press for previous/next picture/video.
■ Press the Shutter button halfway down to return
to Capture mode.
■ To view pictures/videos as thumbnails, see
page 15.
Magnifying a picture
1 Press T to magnify 1X–8X.
2 Press to view other parts of a
picture.
■ Press OK to return to 1X.
Playing a video
■ Press OK to play a video. Press OK to pause/resume.
During playback:
■ Press to play at 2X speed; press again for 4X.
■ Press to reverse at 2X speed; press again for 4X.
NOTE: Sound cannot be played on the camera. Sound is heard after
the video is transferred to your computer.
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Working with pictures/videos
CAUTION:
Deleting pictures/videos
1 Press the Review button.
2 Press for previous/next picture/video.
3 Press the Delete button.
4 Follow the screen prompts.
NOTE: To delete protected pictures/videos, remove protection before deleting. (See Protecting
pictures/videos from deletion.)
Using the undo delete feature
If you accidentally delete a picture, you may be able to use Undo Delete to retrieve it.
This feature is only available immediately after you delete a picture.
Protecting pictures/videos from deletion
1 Press the Review button.
2 Press for previous/next picture/video.
3 Press the Menu button.
4 Press to highlight Protect, then press OK.
The picture/video is protected and cannot be deleted. The Protect icon appears
with the protected picture/video.
■ Press the Shutter button halfway down to return to Capture mode.
IMPORTANT:
Your camera offers a built-in Help system. See page 43.
Formatting internal memory or an SD or SDHC Card deletes all (including
protected) pictures/videos. (Formatting internal memory also deletes
email addresses and tag names. To restore them, see EASYSHARE
Software Help.)
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