Kodak EasyShare C633 Quick Start Guide

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Installing the software
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Before connecting any cables, install the software that was included with your camera. Follow the on-screen instructions.
After installing the software, return to this Getting Started Guide.
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Loading the batteries
CRV3 lithium
(non-rechargeable)
Ni-MH
(rechargeable)
2 AA lithium or Ni-MH
(may be rechargeable or non-rechargeable)
Turning on the camera
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Setting the language, date/time
Language:
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to change. to accept.
OK
Date/Time:
At the prompt, press OK.
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to change. for previous/next field. to accept.
OK
OK
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Taking a picture/video
Pictures Videos
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Ready light
LCD/Info
Press the LCD/Info button to turn
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LCD on (or use the viewfinder). Press the Shutter button halfway to
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focus and set exposure. When the Ready light turns green,
press the Shutter button completely down.
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Press the Shutter button
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completely down and release. To stop recording, press the
Shutter button again.
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Reviewing pictures/videos
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Press Review. (Press again to exit.)
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for previous/next.
Videos:
Play/pause.
OK
Adjust the volume. Rewind to beginning (during playback) Next picture/video (during playback).
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Transferring pictures/videos
USB cable Kodak EasyShare printer dock
or camera dock
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(May be sold separately.)
For dock compatibility, visit www.kodak.com/go/dockcompatibility.
To purchase accessories, visit www.kodak.com/go/c633accessories.
To use an EasyShare dock, see its Getting Started Guide.
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Keep learning about your camera!
Congratulations!
You have:
• set up your camera
• taken pictures
• transferred pictures to your computer
Keep learning!
Finish reading this book, so you can take and
Visit www.kodak.com/go/c633support and www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter for:
• the extended user’s guide
• interactive troubleshooting and repairs
• interactive tutorials
• FAQs
• downloads
• accessories
• printing information
• product registration
share your best pictures!
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Front view
1 Shutter button 7 Viewfinder
2Mode dial 8Lens
3 Self-timer/Video light 9 Speaker
4 Flash button 10 DC-In (3V) ,for optional AC adapter
5 Self-timer 11 Microphone
6Flash
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Back view
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1 LCD 8 Telephoto button 15 Battery compartment
2 Viewfinder 9 16 Menu button
3 Ready light 10 Strap post 17 Review button
4 Share button 11 SD/MMC card (sold separately) 18 Dock connector
5 LCD/Info button 12 Slot for optional SD/MMC card 19 Tripod socket
6 Delete button 13 USB, A/V Out
7 Wide angle button 14 OK button
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1 Doing more with your camera
Using optical zoom
Use optical zoom to get up to 3X closer to your subject. Optical zoom is effective when the lens is no closer than 24 in. (60 cm) to the subject or 5.1 in. (12.9 cm) in Close-up mode. You can change optical zoom before (but not during) video recording.
1 Press Telephoto (T) to zoom in. Press Wide Angle (W) to zoom out.
2 Take the picture or video.
Zoom indicator
Optical zoom range
WTD
Using digital zoom
Press the Telephoto (T) button to the optical zoom limit (3X). Release the button, then press it again.
NOTE: You cannot use digital zoom for video recording. You may notice decreased image quality when using
digital zoom. The blue slider on the zoom indicator 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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Digital zoom range
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Doing more with your camera
Using the self-timer
Place camera on a tripod or flat surface.
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In any Still mode, press the Self-timer button.
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• Once for a 10-second delay (so you have time to get into the scene)
• Again for a 2-second delay (for a steady, auto-shutter release on a tripod)
• Again for 2-shot (one picture taken after 10 seconds and another picture taken 8 seconds later)
Compose the scene.
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Press the Shutter button halfway, then completely down.
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To cancel the Self-timer before the picture is taken, press the Self-timer button. (The Self-timer setting remains active.)
Use the same procedure to take a video, but:
Turn the Mode dial to Video.
Press the Shutter button completely down.
NOTE: The video stops when no storage space remains. Only the 2- and 10-second options are available in
video mode.
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Doing more with your camera
Using the flash
Press the Flash button repeatedly to change flash modes.
The current flash mode is shown in the LCD status area.
Flash-to-subject distance
Wide angle 2–11.8 ft (0.6–3.6 m) @ ISO 140 Telephoto 2–6.9 ft (0.6–2.1 m) @ ISO 140
Flash modes Flash fires
When the lighting conditions require it.
Auto
Fill 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-
The flash fires once so the eyes become accustomed to the flash, then fires
eye
again when the picture is taken.
Never
Off
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Picture-taking modes
Choose the mode that best suits your subjects and surroundings.
Use this mode For
General picture taking—offers an excellent balance of image quality and ease of use.
Far-away scenes. The camera uses infinity auto-focus. Auto-focus framing marks are not available in Landscape.
Close range. Use available light instead of flash if possible. The camera automatically sets the focus distance depending on the zoom position.
Point-and-shoot simplicity when taking pictures under special conditions.
Capturing video with sound.
SCN
Auto
Landscape
Close-up
Scene
Video
Doing more with your camera
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Doing more with your camera
Scene modes
1 Turn the Mode dial to Scene .
2 Press to display Scene mode descriptions.
NOTE: If the Help text turns off, press the OK button.
3 Press the OK button to choose a Scene mode.
Use this
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SCN mode
Portrait Full-frame portraits of people. Sport Subjects that are in motion. Children Action pictures of children in bright light. Party People indoors. Minimizes red eye. Beach Bright beach scenes. Snow Bright snow scenes. Self-
Portrait Backlight Subjects that are in shadow or “backlit” (when light is behind the subject). Night
Portrait
Close-ups of yourself. Assures proper focus and minimizes red eye.
Reducing red eye of people in night scenes or low-light conditions. Place the camera on a flat, steady surface or use a tripod.
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Doing more with your camera
Using exposure compensation to adjust brightness
In Auto, use exposure compensation before you take a picture to make it darker or lighter. Press to decrease exposure compensation, and to increase exposure compensation.
The exposure compensation level appears on the LCD and the LCD image gets darker or lighter
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Copying pictures and 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 picture storage location is set to the location from which you are
copying.
Copy pictures or videos: 1 Press the Review button, then press the Menu button. 2 Press to highlight Copy, then press the OK button. 3 Press to highlight an option.
4 Press the OK button.
NOTE: Pictures/videos are copied, not moved. To remove pictures/videos from the original location after
copying, delete them. Tags that you applied for print, email, and favorites are not copied. Protection settings are not copied.
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Doing more with your camera
Understanding picture-taking icons
In capture mode—no buttons pressed
Self-timer Flash
Date stamp
Picture size
Pictures/time remaining
location
Storage
wide
Zoom:
telephoto digital
Exposure metering
White balance
ISO speed
Low battery
Camera
mode
Exposure compensation
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2 Working with pictures/videos
Magnifying a picture during review
magnify 2X - 8X.
W/T
view other parts of the picture.
OK
return to 1X.
Viewing multi-up (thumbnails)
view multi-up thumbnails.
view previous/next row of thumbnails.
view previous/next thumbnail.
view single picture.OK
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Working with pictures/videos
Deleting pictures/videos
Press Review.
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Using the undo delete feature
If you accidentally delete a picture/video, you can use Undo Delete to retrieve it. This feature is only available immediately after you delete a picture/video.
for previous/next.
Press Delete.
Follow the screen prompts.
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Cropping pictures
Working with pictures/videos
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Press
Review.
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for previous/next.
Picture
Cropped picture
Press Menu, choose Crop
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Press Telephoto (T) to zoom in, or
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to move the crop box.
Follow the screen prompts.
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, then press OK.
The picture is copied, then cropped. The original picture is saved. A cropped picture cannot be cropped again on the camera.
Press the Menu button to exit the menu
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3 Solving camera problems
For step-by-step product support, visit www.kodak.com/go/c633support and select Interactive Troubleshooting & Repairs.
Camera problems
If... Try one or more the following
Camera does not turn on/off.
Stored pictures are corrupted.
Short battery life with Kodak Ni-MH rechargeable digital camera batteries.
Install new batteries (page 2).
Charge rechargeable batteries.
Remove the battery, then reinsert or replace it.
Retake pictures. Do not remove card while the Ready light is blinking.
Keep rechargeable batteries charged.
Transfer the pictures to the computer (page 6), format the SD/MMC
card in the camera. (Press the Menu button, choose Setup and find Format).
Formatting deletes all pictures/videos, including protected files. Removing the card during formatting may damage the card.
Wipe the contacts with a clean, dry cloth before loading batteries in
the camera.
Limit the following activities that quickly deplete battery power:
reviewing pictures/videos on the LCD; using the LCD as a viewfinder; and excessive use of the flash.
Use the Refresh feature on your camera dock series 3 or printer dock
series 3.
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4 Appendix
Important safety instructions
CAUTION:
Do not disassemble this product; there are no user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. Do not expose this product to liquid, moisture, or extreme temperatures. 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.
Use only a USB-certified computer. 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.
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.
Do not charge non-rechargeable batteries.
For more information on batteries, see www.kodak.com/go/batterytypes
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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). See www.kodak.com/go/c633downloads.
Additional care and maintenance
If the camera has been subjected to inclement weather or you suspect water has gotten inside the camera,
turn off the camera and remove the batteries and card. Allow components to air-dry for at least 24 hours before using the camera again.
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 are available in some countries. 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 visit www.kodak.com/go/c633support.
Warranty
Kodak warrants Kodak EasyShare digital cameras and accessories (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.
This limited warranty will be honored only within the geographical location that Kodak digital cameras and accessories were purchased.
Kodak will REPAIR or REPLACE Kodak EasyShare digital cameras and accessories if they fail to function properly during the warranty period, subject to any conditions and/or limitations stated herein. Such repair service will include all labor as well as any necessary adjustments and/or replacement parts. Such repair or replacement is the sole remedy under this warranty.
If replacement parts are used in making repairs, these 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.
Request for Warranty service will not be accepted without proof of date of purchase, such as a copy of the
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original dated Kodak EasyShare digital camera or accessory sales receipt. (Always keep the original for your records.)
This warranty does not apply to the battery(s) used in digital cameras or accessories. This warranty does not cover circumstances beyond Kodak’s control, nor problems caused by failure to follow the operating instructions in the Kodak EasyShare digital cameras and accessories User’s Guides.
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, 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. 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.
The option of replacement 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 and excluded herefrom.
Your r i ghts
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 specific Kodak warranty is communicated to 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.
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Appendix
FCC compliance and advisory
Kodak EasyShare C633 zoom 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.
Australian C-tick
N137
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.
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Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment labeling
In the European Union, do not discard this product as unsorted municipal waste. Contact your local authorities or go to www.kodak.com/go/recycle for recycling program information.
VCCI Class B ITE
English translation: This is a Class B product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference from Information Technology Equipment (VCCI). If this is used near a radio or television receiver in a domestic environment, it may cause radio interference. Install and use the equipment according to the instruction manual.
Eastman Kodak Company Rochester, New York 14650 Eastman Kodak Company, 2006 Kodak and EasyShare are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company.
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