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User Guide
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Kodak EasyShare LS420 User Guide

KODAK EASYSHARE
LS420 Digital Camera
User’s Guide
Visit Kodak on the World Wide Web at www.kodak.com
Eastman Kodak Company 343 State Street Rochester, New York 14650 © Eastman Kodak Company, 2002
P/N 6B5951

Front View

Product Over view

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1 Shutter button 2 Flash/Print button 3 On/Off switch 4 Viewfinder lens
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5 Microphone 6 Lens with built-in cover 7 Light sensor 8 Self Timer light 9 Flash unit
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Back View

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Produ c t Ove rvie w
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1 Viewfinder 2 Ready light 3 On/Off switch, Power light
5 Shutter button
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7 LCD 8 Menu button
9 Joystick/Select button 10 Mode dial4 Flash/Print button 11 Audio/Video out 12 Strap post6 Card/Battery door
Product Over view

Mode Dial and Joystick/Select Button

Mode dial Joystick/Select button
. Press to Select . Move
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Bottom View

Chapter
1 Dock connector 2 Tripod socket
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Table of Contents

1 Getting Started ...................................................................1
What Can I Do With My Camera?............................................1
What Can I Do With My Digital Pictures and Videos? ......1
Package Contents......................................................................2
Loading the Camera Battery................................................ 3
Mode Dial Settings...................................................................3
Turning the Camera On and Off ............................................ 4
Setting the Clock...................................................................... 5
Checking the Battery Level....................................................6
Battery-Saving Features.......................................................6
Checking Camera Status.........................................................7
Inserting an MMC/SD Card....................................................8
Choosing Internal Memory or MMC/SD Card....................9
2 Taking Pictures ..................................................................11
Taking a Picture.........................................................................11
Reviewing/Deleting the Picture Just Taken......................12
Using the Digital Zoom...........................................................13
Using the Flash.........................................................................14
Setting Picture Quality..........................................................15
Putting Yourself in the Picture............................................16
Placing the Date on Pictures ............................................... 17
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3 Taking Videos ....................................................................19
Taking a Video............................................................................19
Reviewing/Deleting the Video Just Taken ........................20
Putting Yourself in the Video ............................................... 21
Setting Video Quality ............................................................ 22
Displaying the Date/Time on Videos..................................23
Setting Video Length.............................................................24
4 Reviewing Pictures and Videos ................................... 25
Navigating Through Pictures and Videos.........................25
Deleting Pictures and Videos..............................................26
Magnifying Pictures ...............................................................26
Protecting Pictures and Videos From Deletion............. 27
Selecting Pictures for Printing...........................................28
Running a Slide Show.............................................................29
Copying Pictures and Videos................................................31
5 Customizing Your Camera Settings .........................33
Adjusting LCD Brightness...................................................33
Setting Video Out...................................................................34
Selecting a Language ............................................................35
Viewing Camera Information ................................................35
Formatting Memory or MMC/SD Card............................ 36
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6 Installing the Software ................................................ 37
Computer System Requirements.......................................37
Software Included With Your Camera ..............................39
MACINTOSH OS X Notice.....................................................40
Install the Software ..............................................................40
7 Using the EASYSHARE LS420 Camera Dock ........ 41
Connecting the Dock................................................................41
Charging the Battery ............................................................ 42
Transferring Pictures and Videos......................................43
Working With Your Pictures................................................. 44
KODAK Camera Connection Software Help....................44
Printing Your Pictures ..........................................................45
8 Troubleshooting Problems ............................................47
Troubleshooting—Camera....................................................47
Troubleshooting—Camera Dock .........................................57
9 Getting Help ....................................................................59
Software Help..........................................................................59
Kodak Online Services...........................................................59
Kodak Fax Support ................................................................59
Telephone Customer Support .............................................60
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10 Appendix ..........................................................................63
Camera Specifications......................................................... 63
Camera Dock Specifications ...............................................65
Original Factory Settings—Camera................................66
File Storage Capacities .......................................................66
Tips, Safety, Maintenance ...................................................67
Using the Battery..................................................................68
Locating Pictures on an MMC/SD Card.......................... 69
Picture File Naming Conventions........................................70
Regulatory Information...........................................................71
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1 Getting Started

Congratulations on your purchase of the KODAK EASYSHARE LS420 Digital Camera—the camera that lets you take pictures with 2.1 megapixel resolution and capture videos with sound.

What Can I Do With My Camera?

Capture Still Pictures —Enjoy point-and-shoot operation with flash, self-timer, and zoom features.
Capture Videos with Sound —Capture videos as QUICKTIME movies. Review —Display, protect, and delete pictures and videos. Magnify
pictures, and select pictures for printing. Set Up —Customize your camera functions.

What Can I Do With My Digital Pictures and Videos?

Install the software on the KODAK Software CD, then:
Transfer—transfer your pictures and videos to your computer. Share—e-mail your pictures and videos to friends and family. Print—print pictures on your home printer or take your optional MMC/SD
(MULTIMEDIA/Secure Digital) card to your local photo retailer for professional printing.
Have fun!—add special effects to your pictures, make a custom slide show, fix red-eye, crop, rotate, and much more.
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Package Contents

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1 Camera Dock with AC adapter
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2 Lithium-Ion battery
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3 Camera with strap 4 Video cable 5 USB cable 6 Camera case, User’s Guide, Quick Start
Chapter 1
Guide, and Software CD (not shown. In some countries, the User’s Guide is provided on a CD instead of in printed form.)
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Chapter 1

Loading the Camera Battery

1 Open the camera battery door.
Battery lock
2 Orient the battery as shown on the inside of
3 Push the battery all the way in so that the
4 Close the battery door.
NOTE: The battery must be charged before

Mode Dial Settings

Mode dial
the battery door. Insert the battery at an angle so that the battery lock moves out of the battery path.
battery lock holds the battery in place.
using. (See page 42.)
Still —take pictures and change picture-taking options
Video —take videos and change video-taking options
Review —view and work with your pictures and videos on the LCD
Setup —customize camera functions
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Chapter 1

Turning the Camera On and Off

On/Off
Ready light
Joystick/Select button: . Move . Press to Select
switch, Power light
Slide the On/Off switch to the On position.
The Power light blinks 3 times. The ready light blinks green while the camera performs a self-check. When the ready light glows steady green (and the Mode dial is set to Still or Video ), the camera is ready to take pictures or videos.
In Still and Video modes, a live view and a status bar appear on the LCD.
To turn live view on or off, press the Select button.
To turn off the camera, slide the On/Off switch to the Off position.
The camera completes operations that are in process.
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Chapter 1

Built-in Lens Cover

The lens has a built-in cover that protects it from dust and scratches. The cover opens when the camera is turned on and closes when the camera is turned off.

Setting the Clock

The Date & Time Set screen is displayed the first time you turn on the camera. To set date and time after that:
1 Turn the camera on and turn the Mode dial
to Setup .
2 Move the joystick to highlight Date/
Time Set , then press the Select button.
The date format is YYYY/MM/DD. The time is displayed in a 24-hour format.
3 Move the joystick to adjust the date
Mode Joystick/
Select buttondial
and time settings. Move the joystick to move through the fields.
4 Press the Select button to accept the
changes.
5 Press the Menu button to turn off the menu.
The setting remains until you change it.
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Chapter 1

Checking the Battery Level

Before using the camera, turn it on and check the status bar.
No battery symbol—battery is charged. Low —recharge battery soon. Exhausted (blinking) —Recharge the battery; it is too weak to
power the camera. The ready light blinks red for five seconds, then the camera turns off.
Extended use of these features can shorten battery life:
m Using the LCD as the viewfinder (see page 11 and page 19) m Reviewing pictures and videos on the LCD (see page 25) m Using the flash

Battery-Saving Features

The LCD or camera turn off when the camera has been inactive.
Mode If no activity, LCD
turns off after:
Still, Video - LCD On 1 minute 8 minutes Still, Video - LCD Off 8 minutes Still, Video - Menu On 1 minute 8 minutes Still, Video - QuickView on 5 seconds 8 minutes Review - Normal 1 minute 8 minutes Review - Slide show 1 minute after slide
show ends
Setup - Normal 1 minute 8 minutes
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If no activity, camera turns off after:
8 minutes
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Checking Camera Status

To check which camera settings are active, turn the Mode dial to Still or Video , then turn on the camera.

Status Bar Icons

Self Timer Flash
mode
Best
Good
Quality Pictures
remaining
Internal memory
Card
Memor
Storage location
Screen Icons
Magnification Date stamp Low battery Exhausted battery
(blinking)
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Chapter 1

Inserting an MMC/SD Card

Optional MMC/SD cards provide removable, reusable storage for pictures and videos.
CAUTION:
The card can only be inserted one way; forcing it may damage the camera or card. Do not insert or remove a card when the green ready light is blinking; doing so may damage your pictures, card, or camera.
To insert an MMC/SD card:
1 Turn off the camera. 2 Open the card door. 3 Orient the card as shown. 4 Push the card into the slot to seat the
connector. (To remove the card, push it in, then release it. When the card is partially ejected, pull it out.)
5 Close the door.
Notched corner of card
See page 66 for storage capacities. Purchase KODAK MULTIMEDIACARDS and KODAK SD Cards on our Web site at http://www.kodak.com/go/accessories.
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Chapter 1

Choosing Internal Memory or MMC/SD Card

The camera offers two options for storing pictures and videos:
Internal Memory—store pictures and videos in the 8 MB internal memory. MMC/SD Card—store as many pictures as you like, depending on the size of
the card. Purchase cards on our Web site at
http://www.kodak.com/go/accessories. For storage capacities, see page 66.
You can capture pictures and videos on a card, then copy your favorites into internal memory (see page 31).

Changing Your Storage Location Setting

Use the Image Storage menu, available in all positions on the Mode dial, to change the setting.
1 Turn on the camera. 2 Press the Menu button. 3 Move the joystick to highlight Image Storage . 4 Press the Select button.
5 Highlight an option, then press the Select
button: Auto (default)—the camera uses the card
if one is installed in the camera. If no card is installed, the camera uses internal memory.
Internal Memory—the camera always
Menu button
6 Highlight Continue, then press the Select button again.
The camera changes storage locations. The setting remains until you change it and applies to all camera functions.
7 Press the Menu button to turn off the menu.
uses internal memory, even if a card is installed.
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Chapter 1

Checking Your Storage Setting

In Still and Video modes, the storage location icon that is displayed in the status bar indicates the camera’s storage location.
Storage location setting
1 Turn the Mode dial to Still or
Video .
2 Move the joystick and check the storage
location icon in the status bar.
—Memory Card —Internal Memory

Checking Your Picture’s Location

In Review mode, the storage location icon that is displayed with a picture indicates the location of the picture or video, not the camera setting.
Picture or video location
Turn the Mode dial to Review .
The storage location icon indicates the specific location of the picture or video.
—Picture is stored on a card —Picture is stored in internal memory
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2 Taking Pictures

Use the Still setting to take pictures or to customize picture-taking settings. Before you take a picture, make sure your picture storage location is set the way you want it (see page 9).

Taking a Picture

View­finder
Ready light
Select button
CAUTION:
Do not insert or remove a card when the green ready light is blinking. Doing so may damage your pictures, card, or camera.
1 Turn the Mode dial to Still . 2 Use the LCD to frame your subject. (If you
need to conserve battery power, press the Select button to turn off the LCD. Then use the Viewfinder to frame your subject.)
3 Press the Shutter button half-way to set the
exposure, then completely down to take the picture.
The ready light blinks green while the picture is saved.
The ready light blinks yellow while the flash is recharging.
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Chapter 2

Reviewing/Deleting the Picture Just Taken

After you take a picture, the LCD displays that picture for approximately 5 seconds. While the picture is displayed, you can:
m Review it. If you take no action, the picture is saved. To redisplay a picture
after 5 seconds, move the joystick .
m Delete it:
1 While the picture and are displayed,
move the joystick .
The Delete Picture? screen appears.
2 Highlight Yes, then press the Select button.
The picture is deleted.
To turn the QuickView feature on or off in Still mode:
1 Turn the Mode dial to Still , then press
the Menu button.
2 Highlight the QuickView menu , then
press the Select button.
3 Highlight an option, then press the Select
button.
4 Press the Menu button to turn off the menu.
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Chapter 2

Using the Digital Zoom

The Digital Zoom provides up to 3X magnification of your pictures. You may notice a decrease in printed image quality when using Digital Zoom.
1 Turn the Mode dial to Still . Use the LCD
to frame your subject.
2 Move the joystick to begin zooming.
Keep the button pressed for continuous magnification, or release it at any point.
The LCD displays the zoomed image and the magnification level.
3 Press the shutter button. 4 Move the joystick to zoom out and to
turn off Digital Zoom.
NOTE: Digital Zoom is automatically turned off when the Mode dial is changed,
the camera is turned off, or when the camera enters Sleep mode.
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Chapter 2

Using the Flash

When you take pictures at night, indoors, or outdoors in heavy shadows, your use the flash. The camera flash is effective when you are 2.5 to 8.2 feet (0.75 to
2.5 m) from your subject.
Press the button repeatedly to scroll through the flash options.
The flash icon that is displayed on the LCD Status Bar (see page 7) is the active option.
Auto Flash—flash fires when the lighting conditions require it.
Off—flash never fires.
Fill—flash fires every time you take a picture, regardless of the
lighting conditions.
Night Shot—flash fires every time you take a picture, regardless of the lighting conditions. In dark scenes, the shutter speed is set to 1/2 second to capture close and background subjects.
Red-eye—flash fires once so the subject’s eyes become accustomed to the flash, then fires again when the picture is taken. The Red-eye option remains in effect until you change it.
NOTE: All flash options (except Red-eye) revert to Auto when the camera is
turned off.
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Chapter 2

Setting Picture Quality

Use the Quality setting to select a picture resolution:
1 Turn the Mode dial to Still , then press
the Menu button.
2 Highlight Quality , then press the
Select button.
3 Highlight an option:
FPO
4 Press the Select button. 5 Press the Menu button to turn off the menu screen.
This setting remains until you change it.
Best (1752 x 1168)—for larger print sizes; produces higher picture resolution, more detail, and larger file sizes.
When Best Quality is set, two stars are displayed on the LCD status bar.
Good (876 x 584)—for smaller print sizes, e-mailing, or screen display; pictures are lower resolution and file sizes are smaller.
When Good Quality is set, one star is displayed on the LCD status bar.
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Chapter 2

Putting Yourself in the Picture

The Self Timer creates a 10-second delay between the time you press the Shutter button and the time the picture is taken. This setting is ideal when you want to include yourself in the picture.
Turn on the Self Timer:
1 Turn the Mode dial to Still , then press
the Menu button.
2 Highlight Self Timer , then press the
Select button.
3 Highlight On, then press the Select button. 4 Press the Menu button to turn off the menu
screen.
Take the picture:
Self Timer light
1 Place the camera on a flat surface or use a
tripod.
2 Compose the picture, then press the Shutter
button all the way down.
The red Self Timer light, located on the front of the camera, blinks for 10 seconds before the picture is taken.
The Self Timer feature turns off after you take the pictures.
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Chapter 2

Placing the Date on Pictures

Use the Date Stamp setting to imprint the date on your pictures.
1 Make sure the camera clock is set to the correct date (page 5). 2 Turn the Mode dial to Still , then press the Menu button. 3 Highlight Date Stamp , then press the Select button.
4 Highlight an option:
yyyy/mm/dd (2002/01/01) mm/dd/yyyy dd/mm/yyyy
5 Press the Select button. 6 Press the Menu button to turn off the menu.
The current date is printed in the bottom right corner of new pictures. This setting remains until you change it.
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