Kodak EasyShare C610
digital camera
Extended user guide
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Kodak and EasyShare are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company.
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Front view
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Product features
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Microphone
2 Shutter button
3 Power button 8 Lens
4 Flash 9 USB/AV Out port
5Flash button
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Mode button
Self-timer/Video light
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Product features
Back view
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1 LCD 6 Battery compartment
2 Review button 7 Slot for optional SD card
3 Digital zoom button 8 Share button
4 Menu button 9 Delete button
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OK button
Info/Display
Self-timer
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10 Tripod socket
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optional
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Table of contents 1
1 Setting up your camera .........................................................................1
Attaching the strap .......................................................................................1
Loading the AAA batteries ............................................................................1
Turning on the camera ..................................................................................2
Setting the language, date/time.....................................................................2
Storing pictures on an SD or SDHC card.........................................................3
2 Taking pictures/videos ...........................................................................4
Taking a picture ............................................................................................4
Using the digital zoom ..................................................................................5
Using the flash..............................................................................................6
Using different modes ...................................................................................7
Taking a video ..............................................................................................7
Using Scene (SCN) modes .............................................................................8
Using the self-timer.......................................................................................9
Understanding the picture-taking icons........................................................10
3 Working with pictures/videos ..............................................................11
Reviewing pictures/videos ...........................................................................11
Deleting pictures/videos ..............................................................................12
Cropping pictures........................................................................................13
Rotating pictures.........................................................................................14
Running a slide show..................................................................................14
Copying pictures/videos...............................................................................16
Understanding the review icons...................................................................17
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4 Doing more with your camera .............................................................18
Changing picture-taking settings.................................................................18
Customizing your camera ............................................................................20
Using exposure compensation to adjust picture brightness...........................22
Using camera Help......................................................................................22
Using the framing grid to compose a picture................................................22
Sharing your pictures...................................................................................23
5 Transferring and printing pictures .......................................................26
Installing the software.................................................................................26
Transferring pictures with the USB cable......................................................27
Printing pictures..........................................................................................28
6 Troubleshooting ..................................................................................30
Camera problems........................................................................................30
7 Getting help ........................................................................................34
Helpful links................................................................................................34
8 Appendix .............................................................................................36
Camera specifications .................................................................................36
Care and maintenance ................................................................................38
Upgrading your software and firmware........................................................39
Storage capacities.......................................................................................39
Important safety instructions .......................................................................39
Battery life ..................................................................................................40
Limited Warranty ........................................................................................41
Regulatory compliance ................................................................................43
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1 Setting up your camera
Attaching the strap
Loading the AAA batteries
To extend battery life, see page 40.
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Setting up your camera
Turning on the camera
Setting the language, date/time
Language:
1
2
1
to change.
to accept.
OK
Date/Time:
At the prompt, press OK.
2
NOTE: To change the date/time and language in the future, use the Menu button (page 20).
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for previous/next field.
to change.
to accept.
OK
Setting up your camera
Storing pictures on an SD or SDHC card
Your camera has internal memory. You can purchase an SD or SDHC card to
conveniently store more pictures and videos.
CAUTION:
A card can only be inserted one way; forcing it may cause
damage. If you insert or remove a card while the camera is on,
the card, pictures, or camera may be damaged.
Turn off the camera.
1
Insert or remove the
2
optional card.
3
Turn on the camera.
optional
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2 Taking pictures/videos
Taking a picture
1
Press the Power button to turn
on the camera in Auto mode.
2
Press the Shutter button
completely down.
You can repeatedly press Display to turn on/off
Display
Reviewing the picture just taken
After you take a picture or video, the LCD displays a quickview for several seconds.
status icons and framing grid.
Play/pause a video
Delete
To review pictures/videos anytime, see page 11.
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Using the digital zoom
Use digital zoom to get up to 5X closer to your subject.
Press Telephoto (T) to zoom in. Press Wide Angle
(W) to zoom out.
The zoom indicator shows zoom status.
NOTE: You may notice decreased image quality when using digital
zoom. The slider on the zoom indicator turns red when
picture quality reaches the limit for an acceptable 4 x 6-in.
(10 x 15 cm) print.
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Taking pictures/videos
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Taking pictures/videos
Using the flash
Press the flash button repeatedly to scroll through flash modes.
The current flash mode is shown in the LCD status area.
Flash modes Flash fires
Auto When the lighting conditions require it.
Every time you take a picture, regardless of the lighting conditions. Use
Fill
Red Eye Once to shrink the eye pupil, then again to light the subject.
Off Never
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.
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Taking pictures/videos
Using different modes
Choose the mode that best suits your subjects and surroundings.
Mode
Use this mode For
Auto
General picture taking—it offers excellent image quality and ease of
use.
1 Press the Mode button.
2 Press to highlight a mode, then press the OK
button.
Scene
Video
Point-and-shoot simplicity when taking pictures in practically any
situation. (See page 8.)
Capturing video.
NOTE: Audio is captured, but will not play on the camera. To hear the audio,
transfer the video to your computer.
Taking a video
Mode
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1 Press the Mode button.
2 Press to highlight Video, then press the OK
3 Press the Shutter button completely down,
button.
then release it. To stop recording, press and release
the Shutter button again.
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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.
2 Press to highlight SCN, then press the OK button.
3 Press to view scene mode descriptions.
If the mode description turns off before you finish reading it, press the OK button.
4 Press the OK button to choose a Scene mode.
SCN mode For
Portrait Full-frame portraits of people.
Sport Subjects that are in motion.
Landscape Distant scenes.
Children Action pictures of children in bright light.
Night Portrait Reduces red eye of people in night scenes or low-light conditions.
Beach Bright beach scenes.
Snow Bright snow scenes.
Fireworks Fireworks. Place the camera on a steady surface or tripod.
Backlight Subjects that are in shadow or “backlit” (when light is behind the
subject).
Night Landscape Distant scenery at night. Flash does not fire.
Manner/
Museum
Sunset Subjects at dusk.
Blur Reduction Reducing blur caused by camera shake or subject motion.
High ISO People indoors, in low-light scenes.
Quiet occasions, like a wedding or lecture. Flash and sound are
disabled. Place the camera on steady surface or tripod.
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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 Still mode, press until the desired
self-timer icon appears for:
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.
2 Compose the scene. Press the Shutter button
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.
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Taking pictures/videos
Understanding the picture-taking icons
Picture size
Flash mode
Self timer
Date stamp
Pictures/time remaining
Image storage location
Digital zoom indicator
Exposure metering
White Balance
ISO
Battery level
Capture mode
Exposure compensation
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Reviewing pictures/videos
Press the Review button to view and work with your pictures/videos.
Review
Magnifying pictures
Playing videos
1 Press the Review button.
2 Press to view previous/next picture/video.
1 While reviewing a picture, press W/T to magnify a
picture up to 5X.
2 Press to view other parts of the
picture. Press OK to return to 1X.
NOTE: If you press while at 1X, the view changes from
single-picture to multi-up thumbnails. (See page 12.)
■ Press to play/pause.
■ Press during playback to play at 2X, 4X.
Playback speed
4X
2X
1X
2X
Reverse
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Forward
■ Press to reverse at 2X, 4X.
NOTE: To hear audio, transfer the video to your computer. (See
4X
page 27.)
Working with pictures/videos
Viewing as thumbnails (multi-up)
1 Press the Review button.
2 Press W to change from single-picture view to multi-up thumbnails.
3 Press OK to return to single-picture view.
■ Press the Review button to exit Review.
Viewing picture/video information
1 Press the Review button.
2 Repeatedly press (Display ) to turn on/off status icons and picture/video
info.
■ Press the Review button to exit Review.
Deleting pictures/videos
1 Press the Review button.
2 Press for previous/next picture/video.
3 Press the Delete button, then follow the screen prompts.
NOTE: To delete protected pictures/videos, remove protection first. (See page 13.)
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.
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Working with pictures/videos
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 the OK button.
The picture/video is protected and cannot be deleted. The Protect icon appears
with the protected picture/video.
■ Press the Menu button to exit the menu.
CAUTION:
Formatting internal memory or an SD or SDHC card deletes all (including
protected) pictures/videos. Formatting internal memory also deletes
email addresses. To restore them, see EasyShare software Help.
Cropping pictures
You can crop a picture so that only the desired portion of the picture remains.
1 Press the Review button, then to find a
picture.
Picture
Cropped picture
2 Press the Menu button. Press to
highlight Edit Picture, then press OK.
3 Press to highlight Crop, then press OK.
4 Press Telephoto (T) to zoom in, or to move the crop box. Press OK,
then follow the screen prompts.
The picture is cropped and saved as a new one. The original is saved. (Cropped pictures
cannot be cropped again.)
■ Press the Menu button to exit the menu.
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Rotating pictures
You can change a picture to display in portrait or landscape orientation.
1 Press the Review button, then for previous/next picture.
2 Press the Menu button. Press to highlight Edit Picture, then press OK.
3 Press to highlight Rotate Picture, then press OK.
4 Press to highlight an option:
Rotate Right—rotates the picture 90 degrees clockwise.
Rotate Left—rotates the picture 90 degrees counterclockwise.
5 Press OK. Follow the screen prompts to replace the original picture.
■ Press the Menu button to exit the menu.
Running a slide show
Use Slide Show to display your pictures/videos on the LCD.
Starting the slide show
1 Press the Review button, then the Menu button.
2 Press to highlight Slide Show, then press OK.
3 Press to highlight Begin Show, then press OK.
Each picture/video is displayed once.
To interrupt the Slide Show, press OK.
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Working with pictures/videos
Changing the slide show display interval
You can set the display interval from 3–60 seconds.
1 On the Slide Show menu, press to highlight Interval, then press OK.
2 Select a display interval.
To scroll through the seconds quickly, press and hold .
3 Press OK.
The interval setting remains until you change it.
Running a continuous slide show loop
When you turn on Loop, the slide show is continuously repeated.
1 On the Slide Show menu, press to highlight Loop, then press OK.
2 Press to highlight On, then press OK.
3 Press to highlight Begin Show, then press OK.
The slide show repeats until you press OK or until battery power is exhausted. The loop
feature remains until you change it.
Displaying pictures/videos on a television
You can display pictures/videos on a television, computer monitor, or device equipped
with a video input. Connect Kodak AV cable, model AV-8 (may be sold separately)
from the camera’s AV out port to your television.
NOTE: Use the TV Out setting (page 21) to choose NTSC or PAL.
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Working with pictures/videos
Copying pictures/videos
You can copy pictures/videos from a card to internal memory or from internal memory
to a card.
Before you copy, make sure that:
■ A card is inserted in the camera.
■ The camera’s image storage location is set to the location from which you are
copying (see page 20).
Copy pictures/videos:
1 Press the Review button, then the Menu button.
2 Press to highlight Copy, then press OK.
3 Press to highlight an option.
4 Press OK.
NOTE: Pictures/videos are copied, not moved. To remove pictures/videos from the original location after
copying, delete them (see page 12). Print tags, email tags, and protection settings are not copied.
Viewing picture/video information
1 Press the Review button.
2 Repeatedly press (Display ) to turn on/off status icons and picture/video
info.
■ Press the Review button to exit Review.
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Understanding the review icons
Pictures
Protected
Favorite tag
Email tag
Videos
Protected
Favorite tag
Email tag
Working with pictures/videos
Print tag/number of prints
Picture/Video number
Image storage location
Review
Video length
Picture/Video number
Image storage location
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Changing picture-taking settings
You can change settings to get the best results from your camera.
1 Press the Menu button.
2 Press to highlight a setting, then press OK.
3 Choose an option, then press OK.
■ Press the Menu button to exit the menu.
NOTE: To better understand each menu option, use camera Help (see page 22).
Some settings remain until you change them; others, until you change modes or turn off the camera.
Some modes offer limited settings.
Press Menu, , and
OK to access settings
Exposure Compensation
Increase or decrease
brightness before taking a
picture. (Also see page 22.)
Picture Size
Choose a picture resolution.
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Options
0.0, -0.3, -0.7, -1.0, -1.3, -1.7, -2.0, +0.3, +0.7, +1.0, +1.3,
+1.7, +2.0
6.1 MP (4:3)
5.4 MP (3:2)
5.0 MP (4:3)
4.6 MP (16:9)
3.1 MP (4:3)
2.2 MP (3:2)
2.1 MP (16:9)
1.2 MP (4:3)
Doing more with your camera
Press Menu, , and
OK to access settings
Video Size
Available only in Video mode.
White Balance
Choose your lighting
condition.
Exposure Metering
Evaluate light levels at
specific areas of a scene.
ISO Speed
Control the camera’s
sensitivity to light.
Unavailable in Video mode.
Color Mode
Choose color tones.
Unavailable in Video mode.
Options
640 x 480
320 x 240
Auto—automatically corrects white balance. Ideal for general
picture taking.
Daylight—for pictures in natural lighting.
Tungsten—corrects the orange cast of household light bulbs.
Ideal for indoor pictures under tungsten or halogen lighting
without flash.
Fluorescent—corrects the green cast of fluorescent lighting.
Ideal for indoor pictures under fluorescent lighting without
flash.
Open Shade—for pictures in shade in natural lighting.
Center-Weight—evaluates the lighting conditions of the
subject centered in the lens. Ideal for backlit subjects.
Center-Spot—similar to Center-weight, except the metering
is concentrated on a smaller area of the subject centered in the
lens. Ideal when you need an exact exposure of a specific area
in the picture.
Choose a lower ISO setting in brightly lit scenes; use a higher
ISO for low-light scenes. Choose Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800.
NOTE: ISO returns to Auto when the camera is set to SCN mode.
High Color
Natural Color
Low Color
Black & White
Sepia
NOTE: EasyShare software also lets you change a color picture to
black-and-white or sepia.
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Doing more with your camera
Press Menu, , and
OK to access settings
Image Storage
Choose a storage location for
pictures/videos.
Setup Menu
Choose additional settings.
Options
Auto—the camera uses the card if one is in the camera. If not,
the camera uses internal memory.
Internal Memory—the camera uses internal memory, even if
a card is installed.
See Customizing your camera.
Customizing your camera
Use Setup to customize your camera settings.
1 In any mode, press the Menu button.
2 Press to highlight Setup, then press OK.
3 Press to highlight a setting, then press OK.
4 Choose an option, then press OK.
5 Press the Menu button to exit. To better understand each menu option, use
camera Help (see page 22).
Press Menu, to highlight Setup,
then OK to access settings
LCD Brightness Power Save
Camera Sounds
Choose sound effects.
Options
High Power
All On
Shutter Only
All Off
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Press Menu, to highlight Setup,
then OK to access settings
Auto Power Off
Choose inactivity time until camera turns off.
TV Out
Choose the regional setting for connecting to
a television or other external device.
Date & Time See page 2.
Date Stamp
Imprint the date on pictures.
Language See page 2.
Format
CAUTION:
Formatting deletes all
pictures/videos, including those
that are protected. Removing a
Options
10 minutes
5 minutes
3 minutes
1 minute
NTSC—used in North America and Japan.
PAL—used in Europe and China.
On
Off
Memory Card—deletes everything on the
card; formats the card.
Cancel—exits this setting.
Internal Memory—deletes everything in
internal memory including email addresses;
formats the internal memory.
card during formatting may
damage the card.
About
View camera information.
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Doing more with your camera
Using exposure compensation to adjust picture
brightness
Before you take a picture, you can adjust exposure compensation to make pictures
darker or lighter.
■ Press to decrease exposure compensation.
■ Press to increase exposure compensation.
The exposure compensation level is shown on the LCD; the LCD gets brighter or dimmer.
Using camera Help
To better understand each menu option, use camera Help.
1
T
Menu
OK
Highlight a menu choice.
2
Press the Telephoto (T) button.
Scroll up/down
Turn off Help
Using the framing grid to compose a picture
The framing grid divides the LCD into thirds—vertically and horizontally. This is
helpful if, for example, you want to balance a picture between water, earth, and sky.
To turn on the framing grid in Auto/SCN modes,
press the Info/Display button until the grid
appears.
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Sharing your pictures
Press the Share button to tag your pictures and videos. When they are transferred to
your computer, you can share them. Use the Share button:
■ Any time. (The most recent picture/video taken is then displayed.)
■ After pressing the Review button.
Tagging pictures for printing
1 Press the Share button. Press to locate a picture.
2 Press to highlight Print, then press OK.
3 Press to select the number of copies (0-99).
Optional: You can apply a print quantity to other pictures with the print quantity
screen displayed. Press to locate a picture. Press to change the print
quantity. Repeat until the desired print quantity is applied to pictures.
4 Press OK.
The Print icon appears in the status area.
■ Press the Share button to exit the menu.
Printing tagged pictures
When you transfer the tagged pictures to your computer, the Kodak EasyShare
software print screen opens. For details, click the Help button in EasyShare software.
For more information on printing from your computer, PictBridge enabled printer, or
card, see page 26.
NOTE: For the best 4 x 6 in. (10 x 15 cm) prints, set the camera to a 3:2 picture size.
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Tagging pictures/videos for email
First—create email addresses
To create email addresses, use the Add Address option and the on-camera keyboard;
or create them in EasyShare software and copy them to the camera’s internal memory.
Second—tag pictures/videos on your camera
1 Press to find a picture/video, the press the Share button.
2 Press to highlight Email, then press OK.
3 Press to highlight an email address, then press OK.
To assign the same address to other pictures/videos, press to scroll through
pictures/videos. When the picture/video you want is displayed, press OK.
To send the pictures/videos to more than one address, repeat step 3.
Selected addresses are checked.
4 To remove a selection, highlight a checked address and press OK. To remove all
email selections, highlight Clear All.
5 Press to highlight Exit, then press OK.
The Email icon appears in the status area.
■ Press the Share button to exit the menu.
NOTE: To add an email address, use the Add Email menu choice. Then use the on-camera keyboard.
Third—transfer and email
When you transfer these pictures/videos to your computer, EasyShare software
prompts you to send them. For details, see Help in EasyShare software.
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Tagging pictures/videos as favorites
Tag pictures as favorites
1 Press the Review button. Press to find a picture.
2 Press the Menu button, highlight Favorite, then press OK.
The Favorite icon appears in the status area. To remove the tag, press OK again.
View favorites on your camera
1 Press the Review button, then the Menu button.
2 Choose Search, then Favorites.
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5 Transferring and printing
pictures
Installing the software
CAUTION:
Install EasyShare software
computer. Failure to do so may cause the software to load
incorrectly.
1 Close all software applications that are open on your computer (including
anti-virus software).
2 Place the EasyShare software CD into the CD-ROM drive.
3 Load the software:
Windows OS—if the install window does not appear, choose Run from the Start
menu and type d:\setup.exe where d is the drive letter that contains the CD.
Mac OS X—double-click the CD icon on the desktop, then click the Install icon.
NOTE: You may need to download some Mac OS software versions. Visit
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4 Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software.
NOTE: When prompted, take few minutes to electronically register your camera and software. To register
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5 If prompted, restart the computer. If you turned off anti-virus software, turn it back
on. See the anti-virus software manual for details.
For information on the software applications included on the EasyShare software CD,
click the Help button in EasyShare software.
before
connecting the camera to the
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Transferring and printing pictures
Transferring pictures with the USB cable
1
Turn off the camera.
2
Connect the USB cable (U-8).
3
Turn on the camera.
Kodak EasyShare software
opens on your computer and
prompts you through the
transfer process.
NOTE: Visit
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Transferring and printing pictures
Printing pictures
Direct printing with a PictBridge enabled printer
Your camera is compatible with PictBridge technology, so you can print directly to
PictBridge enabled printers. You need:
■ Camera with fully charged batteries
■ PictBridge enabled printer
■ USB cable (may be sold separately)
Connecting the camera to a PictBridge enabled printer
1 Turn off the camera and printer.
2 Connect the appropriate USB cable from the camera to the printer. (See your
printer user guide or visit www.kodak.com/go/c610accessories.)
Printing from a PictBridge enabled printer
1 Turn on the printer. Turn on the camera.
The PictBridge logo is displayed, followed by the current picture and menu. (If no
pictures are found, a message is displayed.) If the menu interface turns off, press any
button to redisplay it.
2 Press to choose a printing option, then press OK.
Current Picture—Press to choose a picture. Choose the number of copies.
Tagged Pictures—If your printer is capable, print pictures that you tagged for
printing and choose a print size.
Index Print—Print thumbnails of all pictures. This option requires one or more
sheets of paper. If the printer is capable, choose a print size.
All Pictures—Print all pictures in internal memory, on a card. Choose the number
of copies.
Image Storage—Access internal memory, a card.
NOTE: During direct printing, pictures are not permanently transferred or saved to the computer or printer.
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Transferring and printing pictures
Disconnecting the camera from a PictBridge enabled printer
1 Turn off the camera and printer.
2 Disconnect the USB cable from the camera and the printer.
Using a printer that is not PictBridge enabled
For details on printing pictures from your computer, click the Help button in EasyShare
software.
Ordering prints online
Kodak
Gallery (www.kodakgallery.com) is one of the many online print services
offered in the Kodak EasyShare software. You can easily:
■ Upload your pictures.
■ Edit, enhance, and add borders to your pictures.
■ Store pictures, and share them with family and friends.
■ Order high-quality prints, photo greeting cards, frames, and albums—and have
them delivered to your door.
Printing from an optional SD card
■ Automatically print tagged pictures when you insert your card into a printer with
an SD card slot. See your printer user’s guide for details.
■ Make prints at an SD-capable Kodak picture maker/picture kiosk. (Contact a
location before visiting. Visit www.kodak.com/go/picturemaker.)
■ Take the card to your local photo retailer for professional printing.
Dock compatibility for your camera
This camera is not compatible with Kodak EasyShare docks.
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6 Troubleshooting
For step-by-step product support, visit www.kodak.com/go/c610support and select
Interactive Troubleshooting & Repairs.
Camera problems
If... Try one or more of the following
Camera does not
turn on.
Camera does not
turn off.
Pictures remaining
number does not
decrease after
taking a picture.
Stored pictures are
corrupted.
In Review mode, a
blue or black
screen is displayed
instead of a
picture.
Shutter button
does not work.
■ Install new batteries (see page 1).
■ Charge rechargeable batteries.
■ Remove the battery, then reinsert or replace it. If the camera still does
not function, visit www.kodak.com/go/c610support and select
Interactive Troubleshooting & Repairs.
■ The camera is operating normally. Continue taking pictures.
■ Retake pictures. Do not remove card while the camera is accessing it.
Keep rechargeable batteries charged.
■ Transfer pictures to the computer (see page 27).
■ Transfer the picture to the computer (see page 27).
■ Take another picture. If problem continues, try internal memory and/or
another memory card.
■ Turn on the camera (see page 2).
■ Transfer pictures to the computer (see page 27), delete pictures from
the camera (see page 12), switch image storage locations (see
page 20), or insert a card with available memory (see page 3).
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If... Try one or more of the following
Picture is too light.
Picture is not clear.
Picture is too dark.
Camera does not
recognize SD card.
Camera freezes up
when a card is
inserted or
removed.
Memory card full.
■ Move so there is at least 2 ft (0.6 m) between the camera and the
subject.
■ Decrease Exposure Compensation (see page 22).
■ Clean the lens (see page 38).
■ Make sure your camera is not in Close-up mode.
■ Move so there is at least 2 ft (0.6 m) between the camera and the
subject.
■ Place the camera on a flat, steady surface or use a tripod.
■ Turn on the flash (see page 6).
■ Move so there is no more than 7.9 ft (2.4 m) between the camera and
the subject.
■ Use Fill flash (see page 6) or change your position so light is not
behind the subject.
■ Increase Exposure Compensation (see page 22).
■ Purchase a certified SD card.
■ Insert a card into the slot, then push to seat (see page 3).
■ Turn the camera off, then back on. Make sure the camera is turned off
before inserting or removing a card.
■ Insert a new card (see page 3).
■ Transfer pictures to the computer (see page 27).
■ Delete pictures/videos (see page 12).
Troubleshooting
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Troubleshooting
Camera/computer communications
If... Try one or more of the following
The computer does
not communicate
with the camera.
■ Visit www.kodak.com/go/c610support.
■ Turn on the camera (see page 2).
■ Install new batteries (see page 1) or charge rechargeable batteries.
■ Connect the USB cable to camera and computer port (see page 27).
■ Install the software (see page 26).
■ Disconnect the USB cable. Close all software applications. Re-install
the software (see page 26).
■ Disconnect camera from the computer. Close all software applications,
reconnect camera.
Cannot transfer
pictures.
(The Add New
Hardware Wizard
■ Disconnect the USB cable. Close all open applications. Re-install the
software (see page 26).
■ Disconnect the USB cable. Close all software applications. Re-install
the software (see page 26).
cannot locate
drivers.)
LCD screen messages
If... Try one or more of the following
Memory card
requires
formatting
Memory card
cannot be read
(Please format
memory card or
insert another
memory card)
■ Insert a new card (see page 3) or format the card (see page 21).
Caution: Formatting a card deletes all pictures and videos,
including protected files.
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If... Try one or more of the following
Unrecognized file
format
Camera error
#XXXX. See user’s
guide.
■ Transfer the picture to the computer (see page 27), or delete it (see
page 12).
■ Turn camera off, then back on. If the message reappears, visit
www.kodak.com/go/c610support and select Interactive
Troubleshooting & Repairs.
Troubleshooting
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7 Getting help
Helpful links
Camera
Email, write, or phone customer support www.kodak.com/go/contact
Get support for your product (FAQs,
troubleshooting information, arrange for repairs,
etc.)
Purchase camera accessories (lenses, cards, etc.)
Download the latest camera firmware and
software
See online demonstrations of your camera www.kodak.com/go/howto
Software
Get information on EasyShare software www.kodak.com/go/easysharesw (or click
Get help with the Windows operating system and
working with digital pictures
Other
Get support for other cameras, software, accessories www.kodak.com/go/support
Get information on Kodak inkjet products www.kodak.com/go/inkjet
Optimize your printer for truer, more vibrant colors www.kodak.com/go/onetouch
Register your camera www.kodak.com/go/register
www.kodak.com/go/c
www.kodak.com/go/c
www.kodak.com/go/c
the Help button in EasyShare software)
www.kodak.com/go/pcbasics
610support
610accessories
610downloads
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Getting help
NOTE: If you have questions concerning this product, you may speak with Kodak customer support.
Australia 1800 267 588 Netherlands 020 346 9372
Austria 0179 567 357 New Zealand 0800 880 120
Belgium 02 713 14 45 Norway 23 16 21 33
Brazil 0800 891 42 13 Philippines 1 800 1 888 9600
Canada 1 800 465 6325
China 800 820 6027 Portugal 021 415 4125
Czech Republic 00 800 56325000
Denmark 3 848 71 30 Singapore 800 6363 036
Finland 0800 1 17056
France 01 55 1740 77 Spain 91 749 76 53
Germany 069 5007 0035 Sweden 08 587 704 21
Greece
Hong Kong 800 901 514 Taiwan 0800 096 868
00800 44140775
Hungary 06 80 456 325
India
91 80 41374555
(toll free 000800 440 1227)
Ireland 01 407 3054 United Kingdom 0870 243 0270
Italy 02 696 33452 United States 1 800 235 6325
Japan 03 5540 9002 International Toll Line +44 131 458 6714
Korea 080 708 5600 International Toll Fax +44 131 458 6962
Poland 00800 4411625
Russia 8 495 929 9166
Slovakia 00 800 56325000
Switzerland 01 838 53 51
Thailand 001 800 631 0017
Turkey 00800 448827073
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Camera specifications
For more specifications, visit www.kodak.com/go/c610support.
CCD—1/2.5 in. CCD, 4:3 aspect ratio
Effective pixels—6.2 MP
ISO speed—
Mode ISO
Night Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, Snow, Beach 80-200
Auto, Children 80-250
Portrait, Fireworks, Night Landscape 80
Backlight 140-250
Manner/Museum 80-800
Sports, Blur Reduction, High ISO 80-800
Selectable ISO 80, 100, 200, 400, 800
Taking lens—Fixed focus, 38 mm, f/4.5 (35 mm equivalent); includes mechanical
shutter and f/7.2 aperture
Aperture—f/4.5 or f/7.2
Digital zoom—5.0X continuous in 0.2X increments
Shutter—Mechanical shutter with CCD, 1/2–1/1500 sec.
Color display—6.1 cm (2.4 in.); 150K (480 x 240) pixels; 30 fps
Image storage—Optional SD/SDHC Card . (The SD logo is a trademark of
the SD Card Association.)
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Internal storage capacity—16 MB internal memory/10 MB available for image
storage (1 MB equals one million bytes)
Image file format—Still: EXIF 2.21 (JPEG compression); DCF file organization.
Video: MOV; CODEC Motion JPEG; G.711 (audio)
Picture size—
6.1 MP (4:3): 2848 x 2134 pixels
5.4 MP (3:2): 2848 x 1896 pixels
5.0 MP (4:3): 2592 x 1944 pixels
4.6 MP (16:9): 2848 x 1602 pixels
3.1 MP (4:3): 2048 x 1536 pixels
2.2 MP (3:2): 1800 x 1200 pixels
2.1 MP (16:9): 1920 x 1080 pixels
1.2 MP (4:3): 1280 x 960 pixels
Video capture—VGA (640 x 480) @ 15 fps; QVGA (320 x 240) @ 30 fps; movie
length limited to less than 80 mins.
Color modes—High Color, Natural Color, Low Color, Black & White, Sepia
White balance—Auto, Daylight, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Open Shade
Focus system—Fixed focus; working range: 1 m (3.3 ft)–infinity
Exposure metering—TTL-AE (through-the-lens auto-exposure), center-weight,
center-spot
Exposure compensation—+/-2.0 EV with 1/3 EV steps
Capture modes—Auto, SCN modes, Video
Self Timer—2 seconds, 10 seconds, or 2-shot
Electronic flash—Guide no. 6.0 (@ ISO 100); auto flash working range at ISO 250:
1–2.1 m (3.3–6.9 ft)
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Flash modes—Auto, Fill, Red-eye, Off
Communication with computer—USB 2.0 Full Speed (PIMA 15740 protocol) via
USB cable model U-8
Power—(2) alkaline or Ni-MH AAA batteries
PictBridge support—Yes
Auto power off—Selectable 1, 3, 5, 10 minutes
Microphone—Yes
Tripod mount—1/4 inch
Operating temperature—32–104
°F (0–40°C)
Size—82 mm (3.2 in.) x 52 mm (2.0 in.) x 23.5 mm (0.9 in.) @ power off
Weight—80 g (2.8 oz) without battery or card
Care and maintenance
■ If you suspect water has gotten inside the camera, remove the battery and card.
Allow all components to air-dry for at least 24 hours before using the camera.
■ Blow gently on the lens or LCD to remove dust and dirt. Wipe gently with a soft,
lint-free cloth or an untreated lens-cleaning tissue. Do not use cleaning solutions
unless designed specifically for camera lenses. Do not allow chemicals, such as
suntan lotion, to contact painted surfaces.
■ Service agreements may be available in your country. Contact a dealer of Kodak
products for more information.
■ For digital camera disposal or recycling information, contact your local authorities.
In the US, visit the Electronics Industry Alliance Web site at www.eiae.org or the
Kodak Web site at www.kodak.com/go/c610support.
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Upgrading your software and firmware
Download the latest versions of the software included on the Kodak EasyShare
software CD and the camera firmware (the software that runs on the camera). Visit
www.kodak.com/go/c610downloads.
Storage capacities
The LCD displays the approximate number of pictures (or minutes/seconds of video)
remaining. For average SD card capacities, visit www.kodak.com/go/SDcapacities.
Actual storage capacity varies depending on subject composition, card size, and other
factors. You may be able to store more or fewer pictures and videos.
Important safety instructions
CAUTION:
Do not disassemble this product; there are no user-serviceable parts
inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. Kodak AC adapters
and battery chargers are intended for indoor use only. The use of controls,
adjustments, or procedures other than those specified herein may result
in exposure to shock and/or electrical or mechanical hazards. If the LCD
breaks, do not touch the glass or liquid. Contact Kodak customer support.
■ The use of an accessory that is not recommended by Kodak may cause fire, electric
shock, or injury. For approved accessories, visit www.kodak.com/go/accessories.
■ Use only a USB-certified computer equipped with a current-limiting motherboard.
Contact your computer manufacturer if you have questions.
■ If using this product in an airplane, observe all instructions of the airline.
■ When removing the battery, allow it to cool; it may be hot.
■ Read and follow all warnings and instructions supplied by the battery
manufacturer.
■ Use only batteries approved for this product to avoid risk of explosion.
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■ Keep batteries out of the reach of children.
■ Do not allow batteries to touch metal objects, including coins. Otherwise, a battery
may short circuit, discharge energy, become hot, or leak.
■ Do not disassemble, install backward, or expose batteries to liquid, moisture, fire,
or extreme temperature.
■ Remove the battery when the product is stored for an extended period of time. In
the unlikely event that battery fluid leaks inside the product, contact Kodak
customer support.
■ In the unlikely event that battery fluid leaks onto your skin, wash immediately with
water and contact your local health provider. For additional health-related
information, contact your local Kodak customer support.
■ Dispose of batteries according to local and national regulations. Visit
www.kodak.com/go/kes.
■ Do not charge non-rechargeable batteries.
For more information on batteries, visit www.kodak.com/go/batterytypes.
Battery life
Battery Pictures
(2) Ni-MH batteries AAA
(2) alkaline batteries AAA
* Approximate number of pictures in Auto mode (CIPA testing method using internal
memory.) For acceptable battery life, and to make sure your camera operates
dependably, use the batteries listed. Actual battery life may vary based on usage.
170-220
70-120
Extending battery life
■ See Auto Power Off (see page 21).
■ Limit the following activities that quickly deplete battery power:
– Reviewing your pictures on the LCD (see page 11)
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– Excessive use of the flash
■ Dirt on the battery contacts can affect battery life. Wipe the contacts with a clean,
dry cloth before loading batteries in the camera.
■ Battery performance is reduced at temperatures below 41° F (5° C). When using
your camera in cold weather, carry spare batteries and keep them warm. Do not
discard cold batteries that do not work; when they return to room temperature,
they may be usable.
Limited Warranty
Kodak warrants Kodak consumer electronic products and accessories (“Products”),
excluding batteries, to be free from malfunctions and defects in both materials and
workmanship for one year from the date of purchase. Retain the original dated sales
receipt. Proof of the date of purchase will be required with any request for warranty
repair.
Limited warranty coverage
Warranty service is only available from within the country where the Products were
originally purchased. You may be required to ship Products, at your expense, to the
authorized service facility for the country where the Products were purchased. Kodak
will repair or replace Products if they fail to function properly during the warranty
period, subject to any conditions and/or limitations stated herein. Warranty service
will include all labor as well as any necessary adjustments and/or replacement parts. If
Kodak is unable to repair or replace a Product, Kodak will, at its option, refund the
purchase price paid for the Product provided the Product has been returned to Kodak
along with proof of the purchase price paid. Repair, replacement, or refund of the
purchase price are the sole remedies under the warranty. If replacement parts are
used in making repairs, those parts may be remanufactured, or may contain
remanufactured materials. If it is necessary to replace the entire Product, it may be
replaced with a remanufactured Product. Remanufactured Products, parts, and
materials are warranted for the remaining warranty term of the original Product, or 90
days after the date of repair or replacement, whichever is longer.
Limitations
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This warranty does not cover circumstances beyond Kodak’s control. This warranty
does not apply when failure is due to shipping damage, accident, alteration,
modification, unauthorized service, misuse, abuse, use with incompatible accessories
or attachments (such as third party ink or ink tanks), failure to follow Kodak’s
operation, maintenance, or repacking instructions, failure to use items supplied by
Kodak (such as adapters and cables), or claims made after the duration of this
warranty.
Kodak makes no other express or implied warranty for this product, and
disclaims the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a
particular purpose. In the event that the exclusion of any implied warranty is
ineffective under the law, the duration of the implied warranty will be one year from
the purchase date or such longer period as required by law.
The option of repair, replacement, or refund is Kodak’s only obligation. Kodak will not
be responsible for any special, consequential or incidental damages resulting from the
sale, purchase, or use of this product regardless of the cause. Liability for any special,
consequential or incidental damages (including but not limited to loss of revenue or
profit, downtime costs, loss of the use of the equipment, cost of substitute
equipment, facilities or services, or claims of your customers for such damages
resulting from the purchase, use, or failure of the Product), regardless of cause or for
breach of any written or implied warranty is expressly disclaimed.
Your r i g hts
Some states or jurisdictions do not allow exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.
Some states or jurisdictions do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty
lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific rights, and you may have other rights which vary from
state to state or by jurisdiction.
Outside the United States and Canada
In countries other than the United States and Canada, the terms and conditions of
this warranty may be different. Unless a specific Kodak warranty is communicated to
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the purchaser in writing by a Kodak company, no warranty or liability exists beyond
any minimum requirements imposed by law, even though defect, damage, or loss may
be by negligence or other act.
Regulatory compliance
FCC compliance and advisory
Kodak EasyShare C610 digital camera
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed or used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged
to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: 1) reorient
or relocate the receiving antenna; 2) increase the separation between the equipment
and the receiver; 3) connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that
to which the receiver is connected; 4) consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for additional suggestions.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Where shielded
interface cables have been provided with the product or specified additional
components or accessories elsewhere defined to be used with the installation of the
product, they must be used in order to ensure compliance with FCC regulation.
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Canadian DOC statement
DOC Class B Compliance—This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian
ICES-003.
Observation des normes-Classe B—Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est
conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
FCC and Industry Canada—This device complies with Industry Canada RSS-210
and FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device
may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment labeling
In Europe: For human/environmental protection, it is your responsibility to dispose of this
equipment at a collection facility established for this purpose (separate from municipal waste).
For more information, contact your retailer, collection facility, or appropriate local authorities; or
visit www.kodak.com/go/recycle. (Product weight: 80 g.)
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Index 1
A
A/V out, 15
about
picture, video, 12, 16
about this camera, 21
accessories
battery, 40
buying, 34
SD card, 3
appendix, 36
auto, 7
flash, 6
B
backlight, 8
battery
compartment, ii
extending life, 40
loading, 1
types, 38
beach, 8
blur reduction, 8
button
delete, ii, 4
flash/status, 6
menu, ii
on/off, i
review, ii, 11
share, ii
shutter, i
zoom, ii, 5
C
cable
audio/video, 15
cable, USB, 27
camera screen
getting help, 22
camera sounds, 20
caring for your camera, 38
children, 8
clock, setting, 2
color mode, 19
copy pictures
card to memory, 16
memory to card, 16
to computer, 26
cropping pictures, 13
customer support, 34, 35
customizing camera settings, 20
D
date
setting, 2
stamp, 21
delete button, ii
deleting
during quickview, 4
from internal memory, 12
from SD/SDHC card, 12
protecting pictures, videos, 13
displaying slide show, 14
disposal, recycling, 38, 44
doing more with your camera, 18
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download pictures, 26
E
EasyShare software
installing, 26
emailing pictures, videos, 24
exposure
compensation, 22
metering, 19
external video device
viewing pictures, videos, 15
F
favorites
tagging, 25
fireworks, 8
firmware, upgrading, 39
flash
settings, 6
flower, 8
format, 21
framing grid, 22
G
grid, framing, 22
guidelines, battery, 40
H
help, 30
camera help, 22
web links, 34
high ISO, 8
I
icons, modes, 7
image storage, 20
information
about pictures, videos, 12, 16
installing
batteries, 1
SD card, 3
software, 26
internal memory
storage capacity, 39
ISO speed, 19
K
Kodak
EasyShare software, 26, 39
web sites, 34
L
LCD, ii
brightness, 20
reviewing pictures, 11
reviewing videos, 11
lens
cleaning lens, 38
loading
batteries, 1
SD card, 3
software, 26
M
Macintosh computers, installing
software on, 26
maintenance, camera, 38
manner/museum, 8
memory
inserting card, 3
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storage capacities, 39
menu button, ii
mode button, i
modes, 7
backlight, 8
beach, 8
blur reduction, 8
children, 8
fireworks, 8
flower, 8
high ISO, 8
manner/museum, 8
night landscape, 8
night portrait, 8
scene (SCN), 8
snow, 8
sport, 8
modes, capture
auto, 7
multi-up, 12
N
night landscape, 8
night portrait, 8
O
on/off button, i
online prints, ordering, 29
P
PictBridge enabled printer, 28
pictures
copying, 16
cropping, 13
emailing tagged, 24
printing, 29
protecting, 13
review icons, 17
reviewing, 11
rotating, 14
storage capacity, 39
taking, modes, 7
transfer, 26
pictures/video
deleting, 12
picture-taking settings, 18
power, camera, 2
printing
from a card, 29
from computer, 29
optimizing printer, 34
order online, 29
PictBridge technology, 28
tagged pictures, 29
problem-solving, 30
protecting pictures, videos, 13
Q
quickview, using, 4
R
recycling, disposal, 38, 44
red-eye, flash, 6
regulatory information, 43
repair, 34
review button, ii, 11
reviewing pictures
as you take them, 4
LCD, 11
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slide show, 14
reviewing pictures/video
deleting, 12
protecting, 13
reviewing videos
LCD, 11
slide show, 14
rotating pictures, 14
running slide show, 14
S
scene modes (SCN), 8
SD card
inserting, 3
printing from, 29
storage capacities, 39
self-timer, 9
self-timer light, i
service and support telephone
numbers, 35
setting
about, 21
camera sounds, 20
color mode, 19
date and time, 2
date stamp, 21
exposure metering, 19
flash, 6
image storage, 20
ISO, 19
LCD brightness, 20
picture-taking mode, 7
self-timer, 9
TV out, 21
video size, 19
white balance, 19
settings
picture taking, 18
setup mode, using, 20
share button, ii
sharing pictures, videos, 23
shutter
button, i
problems, 30
self-timer delay, 9
slide show
continuous loop, 15
running, 14
snow, 8
software
installing, 26
upgrading, 39
sounds, 20
specifications, camera, 36
sport, 8
storage capacity, 39
support, technical, 34, 35
T
tag
favorites, 25
for email, 24
for print, 23
telephone support, 35
television, slide show, 15
time, setting, 2
timer, shutter delay, 9
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care & maintenance, 38
transferring pictures, videos, 26
trash can, deleting, 4
tripod socket, ii
troubleshooting, 30
turning camera on and off, 2
TV
out, 21
U
undelete, undo, 12
upgrading software, firmware, 39
URLs, Kodak web sites, 34
USB cable, 27
V
video
copying, 16
emailing tagged, 24
protecting, 13
review icons, 17
reviewing, 11
size, 19
storage capacities, 39
viewing, 11
videos
transfer, 26
viewing
by multi-up, 12
picture/video information, 12, 16
viewing picture
after taking, 4, 11
WEEE, 44
white balance, 19
Windows OS-based computers
installing software, 26
wrist strap, 1
Z
zoom, 5
zoom button, ii
W
warranty, 41
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