Kodak EasyShare CD80 Extended User Guide
KODAK EASYSHARE CD80
Digital Camera
Extended user guide
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Front view
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1 Shutter button 5 Lens/Lens cover
2 Mode dial 6 Microphone
3 Flash button 7 Self-timer light
4 Power button 8 Flash
Product features
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Product features
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Back view
1LCD 6 , OK button
2 Delete, Menu, Info, Review buttons 7 Share button
3 Zoom (Telephoto/Wide Angle) button 8 SD/SDHC Card slot
4 Strap post 9 Battery compartment
5 USB port 10 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 SD or SDHC Card ........................................................3
2 Taking pictures/videos ...........................................................................4
Taking pictures..............................................................................................4
Using the optical and digital zoom ................................................................5
Using the flash..............................................................................................6
Using different modes ...................................................................................7
Taking a video ..............................................................................................9
Using shortcuts .............................................................................................9
Using the self-timer.....................................................................................10
Understanding the picture-taking icons........................................................11
3 Working with pictures/videos ..............................................................12
Reviewing pictures/videos ...........................................................................12
Deleting pictures/videos ..............................................................................13
Viewing pictures/videos in different ways.....................................................14
Selecting multiple pictures/videos ................................................................14
Running a slide show..................................................................................15
Using the menu button in review.................................................................16
Cropping pictures........................................................................................17
Using KODAK PERFECT TOUCH Technology.................................................17
Rotating pictures.........................................................................................18
Copying pictures/videos...............................................................................18
Editing videos .............................................................................................19
Understanding the review icons...................................................................21
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4 Doing more with your camera .............................................................22
Using the menu button to change settings...................................................22
Using the Setup menu.................................................................................26
5 Transferring, printing, tagging ............................................................28
Installing the software.................................................................................28
Transferring pictures/videos.........................................................................29
Printing pictures..........................................................................................30
Tagging your pictures..................................................................................32
6 Troubleshooting ..................................................................................36
7 Getting help ........................................................................................40
Getting help from your camera....................................................................40
Getting help on the Web.............................................................................41
Getting help on the telephone.....................................................................42
8 Appendix .............................................................................................43
Camera specifications .................................................................................43
Care and maintenance ................................................................................45
Upgrading your software and firmware........................................................46
Storage capacities.......................................................................................46
Important safety instructions .......................................................................46
Battery replacement, battery life..................................................................47
Limited warranty .........................................................................................48
Regulatory compliance ................................................................................50
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1 Setting up your camera
IMPORTANT:
For package contents, see your product package.
Attaching the strap
Loading the AA batteries
For information on replacing the batteries and extending battery life, see page 47.
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Setting up your camera
Press the Power button.
to change current field.
for previous/next field.
OK
to accept.
At the prompt, press OK.
to change.
OK
to accept.
Language:
Date/Time:
OK (press)
Turning on the camera
Setting the language and date/time
NOTE: To change language or date/time in the future, use the Setup menu (see page 26).
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Setting up your camera
CAUTION:
optional
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Turn off the camera.
2
Insert or remove the
optional card.
3
Turn on the 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/videos. (Maximum supported card size is 32 GB.)
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
Framing ma rks
Taking pictures
To get clear, focused pictures:
1 Turn the Mode dial to Auto . Then press the
Power button to turn on the camera.
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. (For
more about framing marks, page 4.)
Using the framing marks
Framing marks indicate the camera focus area.
1 Press the Shutter button halfway.
If the camera is not focusing on the desired subject,
release the Shutter button and recompose the scene.
2 Press the Shutter button completely down to
take the picture.
NOTE: 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
Reviewing the picture/video just taken
After you take a picture/video, the LCD displays a quickview for approximately 5
seconds. (To exit the quickview sooner, press the Shutter button halfway.)
To review pictures/videos anytime, see page 12.
Using the optical and digital zoom
1 Use the LCD to frame your subject.
2 To zoom in, press Telephoto (T).
To zoom out, press Wide Angle (W).
3 Take the picture or video.
NOTE: For focus distances, see Camera Specifications starting on
page 43.
Using digital zoom
Use digital zoom to get up to 5X magnification beyond optical zoom. Press Telephoto
(T) until the slider is at the end of the optical zoom range. Release Telephoto (T), then
press it again.
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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Taking pictures/videos
Press the flash button repeatedly to scroll through flash modes.
The current flash mode is shown on the LCD.
Using the flash
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
Your camera can correct
red-eye using 2
methods. To choose a
red eye setting, see see
page 26.
Preflash A preflash fires, shrinking the eye pupil, before the
picture is taken.
Digital
Correction
A preflash does not fire; the camera corrects red eye.
Off Never
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Taking pictures/videos
Using different modes
Turn the Mode dial to the mode that best suits your subjects and surroundings.
Use this mode For
Auto
Close-Up Close range. Use available light instead of flash, if possible.
Sport Subjects that are in motion.
General picture taking—it offers excellent image quality and ease
of use.
The scene is analyzed for other content and for lighting.
You can choose the best picture size and aspect ratio for your
needs—just press the Menu button and choose Picture Size.
■ 3:2 (the best choice when making 4 x 6 prints)
■ 16:9 (wide screen)
■ 4:3 (the default setting)
Scene Point-and-shoot simplicity when taking pictures in practically any
situation. (See page 8.)
Blur
Reduction
Video Capturing video with sound. (See page 9.)
Reducing blur caused by camera shake or subject motion.
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 Scene (SCN) modes
Choose a Scene mode—for great pictures in practically any situation!
1 Turn the Mode dial to SCN.
2 Press to view scene mode descriptions.
If the mode description turns off before you finish reading it, press OK.
3 Press OK to choose a Scene mode.
SCN mode For
Portrait Full-frame portraits of people.
Landscape Distant scenes.
Flower Close-ups of flowers or other small subjects in bright light.
Sunset Subjects at dusk.
Backlight Subjects that are in shadow or “backlit” (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
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.
Quiet occasions, like a wedding or lecture. Flash and sound are disabled.
Place the camera on a steady surface or tripod.
Close-ups of yourself. Assures proper focus and minimizes red eye.
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Taking pictures/videos
Shortcuts
Taking a video
1 Turn the Mode dial to Video .
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 12.
NOTE: Sound cannot be played on the camera. Sound is heard after
the video is transferred to your computer.
Using shortcuts
Your camera has a clean, uncluttered interface. For quick access to the most popular
functions:
1 Press the Info button.
The shortcuts appear.
2 Press to access functions like Exposure Compensation, Self-timer, and Auto
focus. (You’ll see different functions in different modes.)
3 Press to choose a setting.
To hide the shortcuts again, press .
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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 turn on the shortcut icons.
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 indicator
Tag n ame
Self timer*
Flash mode
Focus mode*
Exposure compensation*
Understanding the picture-taking icons
* To learn more about shortcuts, see page 9.
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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 14.
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
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:
NOTE: 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.)
Your camera offers a built-in Help system. See page 40.
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