Kodak EasyShare LS443 Zoom User Guide

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KODAK EASYSHARE

LS443 Zoom Digital Camera

User’s Guide

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Front View

Product Over view

1 Shutter button 7 Microphone 2 Flash button 8 Viewfinder 3 Self Timer/Burst button 9 Lens 4 Speaker 10 Lens thread ring 5 Light sensor 11 Flash unit 6 Low Light Auto Focus/Self timer LED 12 Wrist strap post

Back View

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1 Zoom (Wide Angle and Telephoto) 7 Power light 2 Wrist strap post 8 Menu button 3 Share button 9 Joystick/OK button

/press 4 Review button 10 Mode dial 5 LCD (picture, video display) 11 Ready light 6 Delete button 12 Viewfinder

Side Views

Product Over view

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1 Slot for optional MMC/SD card 2 A/V Out 3 DC In 4 USB port

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Bottom View

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1 Battery door 2 Tripod socket 3 Dock connector

1 Getting Started ...................................................................1

Install Software First................................................................1

Need This Guide in Larger Print?............................................1

What Can I Do With My Camera?...........................................2

What Can I Do With My Digital Pictures and Videos?.....2

Package Contents..................................................................... 3

Attaching the Wrist Strap.................................................... 4

Loading the Battery.................................................................5

Using the AC Adapter ............................................................. 5

Mode Dial Settings...................................................................6

Turning On the Camera.............................................................7

Setting the Date and Time....................................................8

Checking Camera Status Bar...............................................9

Inserting an MMC/SD Card...................................................10

Choosing Internal Memory or MMC/SD Card....................11

Adding Optional Lenses .........................................................12

2 Taking Pictures .................................................................13

Taking Pictures in Auto Mode..............................................13

Using the Low Light Auto Focus LED................................14

Taking Pictures in Sport Mode............................................14

Taking Pictures in Night Mode.............................................15

Taking Pictures in Landscape Mode...................................16

Taking Pictures in Close-up Mode ....................................... 17

Liveview—Using the LCD to Frame Your Subject ..........18

Quickview—Reviewing the Picture Just Taken................19

Using the Auto Focus Framing Marks.............................20

Using the Optical Zoom..........................................................21

Using the Advanced Digital Zoom....................................... 21

Using the Flash........................................................................ 22

Putting Yourself in the Picture........................................... 24

Taking a Burst Series of Pictures.....................................25

Still Menus................................................................................26

Setting Exposure Compensation....................................... 27

Setting White Balance ..........................................................28

Setting Picture Quality.........................................................29

Setting Color Mode ................................................................30

Setting Exposure Metering ..................................................31

Setting Focus Zone................................................................32

Setting ISO Speed..................................................................33

Setting Long Time Exposure................................................34

Placing the Date on Pictures..............................................35

Setting the Orientation Sensor........................................ 36

Other Features....................................................................... 36

3 Taking Videos ....................................................................37

Taking a Video........................................................................... 37

Quickview—Reviewing the Video Just Taken...................38

Using the Optical Zoom.........................................................39

Video Menus..............................................................................39

Putting Yourself in the Video ..............................................40

4 Reviewing Pictures and Videos .................................... 41

Picture and Video Icons..........................................................41

Viewing Single Pictures and Videos ................................... 42

Viewing Multiple Pictures and Videos ............................... 42

Playing a Video.........................................................................43

Deleting Pictures and Videos..............................................43

Review Menus...........................................................................44

Magnifying Pictures...............................................................44

Protecting Pictures and Videos From Deletion.............45

Running a Slide Show ............................................................46

Copying Pictures and Videos...............................................48

Displaying Video Date............................................................49

Viewing Picture/Video Information.....................................49

5 Tagging Pictures and Videos ........................................ 51

When Can I Tag My Pictures and Videos?..........................51

Tagging Pictures for Printing.............................................. 52

Tagging Pictures and Videos for Emailing.......................53

Tagging Pictures and Videos as Favorites ..................... 54

6 Customizing Your Camera Settings .........................55

To Access Setup Mode/Menus ..........................................55

Setup Menus............................................................................55

Changing the Print Quantity Default ...............................56

Turning Off Quickview.............................................................56

Turning On Liveview in Still Modes......................................57

Turning Off the Shutter Sound...........................................57

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Turning Off the Low Light Auto Focus LED.....................58

Setting Video Out...................................................................58

Selecting a Language ............................................................59

Formatting Internal Memory or MMC/SD Card............ 60

Viewing Camera Information .................................................61

Changing Advanced Digital Zoom........................................61

7 Installing the Software .................................................63

WINDOWS System Requirements .................................... 63

MAC OS X System Requirements......................................64

MAC OS 8.6 and 9.x System Requirements .................64

Install the Software...............................................................65

8 Connecting to the Computer ......................................67

Using the EASYSHARE LS443 Camera Dock...............67

Connecting With the USB Cable......................................... 72

Printing Pictures from Your Computer............................ 73

9 Troubleshooting ...............................................................75

Troubleshooting—Camera ................................................... 75

Troubleshooting—Camera Dock........................................ 86

10 Getting Help ...................................................................89

Helpful Web Links.................................................................... 89

Help in this Manual................................................................89

Software Help ......................................................................... 89

Telephone Customer Support............................................. 90

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11 Appendix ............................................................................93

Camera Specifications..........................................................93

Original Factory Settings—Camera ................................95

Upgrading Your Software and Firmware .........................96

Tips, Safety, Maintenance...................................................96

Storage Capacities.................................................................97

Locating Pictures and Videos on a Card.........................98

Card File Naming Conventions ............................................98

Using the Battery ................................................................100

Power-Saving Features.........................................................101

Regulatory Information.........................................................101

1 Getting Started

Install Software First

Install the software from the KODAK EASYSHARE Software CD before connecting the camera (or camera dock) to the computer. Failure to do so may cause the software to load incorrectly.

See the Quick Start Guide or WINDOWS System Requirements, page 63.

Need This Guide in Larger Print?

For a large print version of this User’s Guide:

1 Go to http://www.kodak.com/go/ls443support. 2 Under Explore EasyShare, click Service and Support. 3 Under Manuals/Guides, View PDF, click your language to open the User’s

Guide.

4 With the User’s Guide open on a WINDOWS-based computer or

MACINTOSH OS 8.6 or 9.x:

m From the File menu, select Print. m In the Print window, select Fit to Page.

5 With the User’s Guide open on MACINTOSH OS X:

m From the File menu, select Page Setup. m Change Scale to 200%.

6 Print as usual.

Chapter 1

What Can I Do With My Camera?

Capture Still Pictures —Enjoy point-and-shoot operation with flash, self timer, and zoom features. Use Auto, Sport, Night, Landscape, and Close-up modes to expand your capabilities.

Capture Videos with Sound —Capture videos as QUICKTIME movies. Review —Display, protect, and delete pictures and videos. “Tag”

pictures to print, email, and save as Favorites. Set Up —Customize your camera functions.

What Can I Do With My Digital Pictures and Videos?

Install the software from the KODAK EASYSHARE Software CD, then:

Transfer—Transfer pictures and videos to your computer. Share—Print pictures, order prints online, email pictures and videos. Print—(see page 73) Print pictures directly to your home printer. Order

prints online from Ofoto, a Kodak Company. Or purchase an optional KODAK Multimedia Card (MMC) or a Secure Digital (SD) card and:

m Automatically print to any printer with an MMC/SD slot m Make prints at an MMC/SD-capable KODAK Picture Maker m Take the card to your local photo retailer for professional printing

Organize—Use Favorites to organize, find, and retrieve your pictures on the computer.

Edit—Add special effects to your pictures, make a custom slide show, fix red-eye, crop, rotate, and much more.

Refer to the Quick Start Guide or KODAK EASYSHARE Software Help for details. Some MACINTOSH operating systems may support limited KODAK EASYSHARE Software features.

Package Contents

Chapter 1

1 Camera 5 Wrist strap 2 Camera Dock 6 AC adapter 3 Audio/Video cable 7 Battery 4 USB cable

Not shown: User’s Guide, Quick Start Guide, KODAK EASYSHARE Software CD. (In some countries, the User’s Guide is provided on a CD instead of in printed form.)

Chapter 1

Attaching the Wrist Strap

1 Thread the short loop of the wrist strap

through the wrist strap post.

2 Thread the long loop through the short

Long loop

Short loop

loop. Pull until secure.

Chapter 1

Loading the Battery

CAUTION:

We recommend using only a KODAK EASYSHARE Li-Ion Rechargeable Battery. For important battery and warranty information, see Using the Battery, page 100.

1 Turn off the camera. 2 Open the battery door.

3 Orient the battery as shown. 4 Close the battery door.

NOTE: The battery may need charging the first

time you use it. (See page 71.)

Using the AC Adapter

Use only the battery or supplied AC adapter to power the camera. The adapter will not charge the battery.

1 Connect the AC adapter to the DC-In port. 2 Connect the other end of the AC adapter to

an electrical outlet. Purchase batteries and AC adapters at

DC-In

http://www.kodak.com/go/accessories

Chapter 1

Mode Dial Settings

Icon Mode Purpose

Off Turns off the camera.

Off

Auto For general picture-taking. Automatically sets

Sport For subjects that are in motion. Shutter speed is fast.

Night For night scenes or low light conditions. Captures

Landscape For distant subjects. Flash does not fire unless you

Close-up For subjects 6 to 27.5 in. (13 to 70 cm) from the

Video Captures video with sound. Flash does not fire.

exposure and focus. Flash fires if needed.

Flash fires if needed.

close and background subjects. Flash fires if needed. In dark scenes, the shutter speed is set between 1/1700 and 1/2 second. Place camera on a flat, steady surface or tripod to avoid camera shake.

turn it on.*

lens. Flash does not fire unless you turn it on.*

To use individual modes, see page 13. * To turn on the flash, see page 22.

Chapter 1

Turning On the Camera

Ready light

Power

Mode dial light

Adjusting the Display

To Do This Turn Liveview on so that the

LCD can be used as a viewfinder Change the Liveview setting

so that it is on whenever the camera is on

Turn the status bar back on after it times out

Turn off the camera Turn the Mode dial to Off.

Turn the Mode dial from Off to any other position.

The Power light glows green.

The ready light blinks while the camera performs a self-check, then glows green when the camera is ready to take pictures (or videos, if the mode dial is set to ).

In Still and Video modes, a status bar appears on the LCD.

Press the OK button. To turn it off, press the OK button again.

See page 57.

Move the joystick .

The camera completes operations that are in process.

Chapter 1

Setting the Date and Time

The Date & Time screen is displayed the first time you turn on the camera or if the battery is removed for more than 10 minutes. If this is the first time the camera has been turned on, go to Step 3.

To set the date and time after that:

1 Turn on the camera, then press the Menu

button.

2 Move the joystick to highlight Setup,

then press the OK button.

3 Move the joystick to highlight Date

& Time, then press the OK button.

The date format is YYYY/MM/DD. The time is displayed in a 24-hour format.

Menu Joystick/OK

NOTE: Depending on your computer operating system, KODAK EASYSHARE

Software may allow your computer to automatically update the camera clock when you connect the camera. See the KODAK EASYSHARE Software Help for details.

4 Move the joystick to adjust the date

and time. Move the joystick to advance to the next setting.

5 When finished, press the OK button. 6 Press the Menu button to exit the menu.

The setting remains until you change it.

Chapter 1

Checking Camera Status Bar

Status Bar

Screen Icon

Status Bar Icons (Top of LCD)

Date stamp Burst Self Timer Flash mode

To check the current camera settings, turn the Mode dial from the Off position.

For flash icons, see page 22. For Share icons, see page 51.

Best Better Good

Custom Quality Pictures remaining Current Storage location

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Internal memory

Memory Card

Screen Icons (Bottom of LCD)

Auto Sport Night Landscape Close-up Review Video

Low battery Exhausted battery (blinking)

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.

Notched corner of card

See page 97 for storage capacities. Purchase accessories at your KODAK retail dealer or http://www.kodak.com/go/accessories.

To insert an MMC/SD card:

1 Turn off the camera. 2 Open the card door. 3 Orient the card as shown on the card door. 4 Push the card into the slot to seat the

connector. (To remove the card, turn off the camera. Push the card in, then release it. When the card is partially ejected, pull it out.)

5 Close the door.

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 internal memory. MMC/SD Card —store as many pictures and videos as you like,

depending on the size of the card. Purchase accessories at your KODAK retail dealer or http://www.kodak.com/go/accessories. For storage capacities, see

page 97.

Managing Your Storage Location Setting

1 Turn on the camera. 2 Press the Menu button. 3 Move the joystick to highlight Image Storage , then press the

OK button.

4 Move the joystick to highlight an

option, then press the OK button:

Auto (default)—the camera uses the card if one is in the camera. If not, the camera uses internal memory.

Internal Memory—the camera always uses internal memory, even if a card is installed.

5 Highlight Continue, then press the OK button again. 6 The setting remains until you change it and applies to all camera functions. 7 Press the Menu button to exit the menu.

Chapter 1

Checking Your Storage Setting

In Still and Video modes, the storage location icon that appears in the status bar indicates the camera’s storage location. To check the location, either:

Picture or video location

m Turn the Mode dial from the Off position, or m In any capture mode, press .

—Memory Card —Internal Memory

Checking a Picture or Video’s Location

In Review mode, the storage location icon that appears with a picture indicates the location of the picture or video and the camera setting.

Picture or video location

Press the Review button.

—Picture or video is stored on a card —Picture or video is stored in internal

memory

Adding Optional Lenses

Purchase optional lenses at your Kodak

Lens thread ring

retail dealer or on our Web site at

http://www.kodak.com/go/accessories.

Turn the lens thread ring counterclockwise to remove it; then mount a lens.

2 Taking Pictures

The camera is ready to take pictures when you turn it on—even if you are in Review, Share, or Setup. (In Video mode, the camera captures video.) Before you take a picture, make sure your picture storage location is set the way you want it (see page 11).

Taking Pictures in Auto Mode

Use Auto for general picture-taking. Exposure, focus, and flash are automatic.

1 Turn the Mode dial to .

The LCD displays a mode description. To interrupt the description, press .

2 Use the viewfinder or LCD to frame your

subject. (To turn the LCD Liveview on or off, press the OK button.)

3 Press the Shutter button half-way to set

Ready light

4 When the ready light glows green, continue pressing the Shutter button

completely down to take the picture.

When the ready light blinks green, the picture is being saved; you can still take pictures. If the ready light is red, wait until it turns green.

Default flash setting: Auto Available flash settings: Auto, Flash Off, Fill Flash, Red-eye Camera returns to default: When you change modes or turn off the

the exposure and focus. (Otherwise, picture could be too dark, too light, or blurry.)

camera.

Chapter 2

Using the Low Light Auto Focus LED

Low Light Auto Focus LED

When the Shutter button is pressed half-way down in low light, the Low Light Auto Focus LED may emit a brief beam of light. This light illuminates the subject so that:

m The camera can focus more effectively. m You get better pictures.

To turn off the Low Light Auto Focus LED, see page 58.

Taking Pictures in Sport Mode

Use this mode when the subject is in motion.

1 Turn the Mode dial to .

The LCD displays a mode description. To interrupt the description, press .

2 Press the Shutter button half-way to set

the exposure and focus.

3 When the ready light glows green, continue

pressing the Shutter button completely down to take the picture.

Ready light

Default flash setting: Auto Available flash settings: Auto, Flash Off, Fill Flash, Red-eye Camera returns to default: When you change modes or turn off the

The ready light blinks green while the picture is saved.

camera.

Chapter 2

Taking Pictures in Night Mode

Use this mode for night scenes or low light conditions. The flash illuminates close subjects. A longer exposure captures more detail of background subjects. The Low Light Auto Focus LED (see page 14) turns on as needed to assist with focus and capture in low light.

NOTE: To avoid blurry pictures caused by slow shutter speed, place the camera

on a flat, steady surface or use a tripod.

1 Turn the Mode dial to .

The LCD displays a mode description. To interrupt the description, press .

2 Press the Shutter button half-way to set

the exposure and focus.

3 When the ready light glows green, continue

pressing the Shutter button completely down to take the picture.

The ready light blinks green while the

Ready light

Default flash setting: Auto Available flash settings: Auto, Flash Off, Fill Flash, Red-eye Camera returns to default: When you change modes or turn off the

picture is saved.

camera.

Chapter 2

Taking Pictures in Landscape Mode

Use this mode to capture distant subjects, such as landscape scenes.

1 Turn the Mode dial to .

The LCD displays a mode description. To interrupt the description, press .

2 Press the Shutter button half-way to set

the exposure.

3 When the ready light glows green, continue

pressing the Shutter button completely down to take the picture.

The ready light blinks green while the

Ready light

Default flash setting: Off Available flash settings: Auto, Flash Off, Fill Flash, Red-eye Camera returns to default: When you change modes or turn off the

picture is saved.

camera.

Chapter 2

Taking Pictures in Close-up Mode

Use this mode to capture subjects 6 to 27.5 in. (13 to 70 cm) from the lens.

1 Turn the Mode dial to .

The LCD displays a mode description. To interrupt the description, press .

2 Press the Shutter button half-way to set

the exposure and focus.

3 When the ready light glows green, continue

pressing the Shutter button completely down to take the picture.

The ready light blinks green while the

Ready light

Default flash setting: Off Available flash settings: Auto, Flash Off, Fill Flash, Red-eye Camera returns to default: When you change modes or turn off the

picture is saved.

camera.

Chapter 2

Liveview—Using the LCD to Frame Your Subject

When you turn on Liveview, the LCD displays a live image of what the lens sees. Use the LCD to frame your subject.

1 Turn the Mode dial to any Still position. 2 Press the OK button to turn on Liveview. 3 Frame your subject in the LCD. 4 Press the Shutter button half-way to set

the exposure and focus, then continue pressing completely down to take the picture.

To use the Auto Focus Framing Marks, see page 20. To change the Liveview setting so that it is on whenever the camera is on, see

page 57.

5 To turn off Liveview, press the OK button.

NOTE: Liveview quickly depletes battery power.

To conserve battery power, turn off Liveview and use the Viewfinder to frame your subject.

Chapter 2

Quickview—Reviewing the Picture Just Taken

After you take a picture, the LCD displays a Quickview of that picture for approximately 5 seconds. While the picture is displayed, you can:

Delete Share

To save battery power, you can turn off the Quickview feature. (See page 56.)

m Review it: If you take no action, the picture

is saved.

m Share it: Press the Share button to tag the

picture for print, email, or as a Favorite. (See Tagging Pictures and Videos, page 51.)

m Delete it: Press the Delete button while the

picture and are displayed. Follow the prompts to delete the picture.

NOTE: Only the final of a burst series of pictures

(see page 25) is displayed during Quickview. If Delete is selected, all pictures in the burst series are deleted. To delete selectively, do so in Review (see page 43).

Chapter 2

Using the Auto Focus Framing Marks

For the best possible pictures, the camera attempts to focus on foreground subjects (even if the subjects are not centered in the scene).

NOTE: Auto Focus framing marks appear only when the LCD is turned on.

Framing marks do not appear in Landscape mode. When the focus is set to Center Zone, focus is fixed at Center wide (see page 32).

1 In any Still mode (except Landscape), press the OK button.

The LCD turns on.

2 Press the Shutter button half-way to set the exposure and focus. 3 The Auto Focus framing marks depict the main focus area or areas. If the

camera is not focusing on the desired subject (or if the framing marks disappear), release your finger, recompose the scene, and repeat Step 2. When the framing marks turn red, focus is accomplished.

While Shutter Button is Pressed Half-way

Center focus

Center wide focus

Side focus

Center and side focus

Left and right focus

4 Continue pressing the Shutter button completely down to take the

picture.

Chapter 2

Using the Optical Zoom

Use Optical Zoom to get up to 3X closer to your subject. When you turn on the camera, the lens extends to the Wide Angle position.

1 Use the viewfinder or LCD to frame your

Wide angle

Telephoto

subject.

2 Press the Telephoto (T) button to zoom in.

Press Wide Angle (W) button to zoom out.

The lens extends or retracts. The viewfinder or LCD displays the zoomed image.

3 Press the Shutter button half-way to set the exposure and focus, then

continue pressing completely down to take the picture.

NOTE: The lens retracts when the camera is turned off.

Using the Advanced Digital Zoom

Use Advanced Digital Zoom to get an additional 3.3X magnification beyond Optical Zoom.

IMPORTANT: Even with the camera’s Advanced Digital Zoom, you

1 Press the OK button to turn on Liveview. 2 Press the Telephoto (T) button to the Optical Zoom limit. Release the

button, then press it again.

The LCD displays the zoomed image and the magnification .

NOTE: You can change the way the digital zoom is turned on. See page 61.

3 Press the Shutter button half-way to set the exposure and focus, then

completely down to take the picture.

may notice a decrease in printed image quality when using Digital Zoom.

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Chapter 2

Using the Flash

Use the flash when you take pictures at night, indoors, or outdoors in heavy shadows. The flash setting can be changed in any Still mode; the default flash setting is restored when you exit the mode or turn off the camera.

Flash Range

m Wide angle: 1.5 to 10.8 ft (0.5 to 3.3 m) m Telephoto: 1.5 to 6.2 ft (0.5 to 1.9 m)

Turning On The Flash

Flash Setting

Press the button repeatedly to scroll through the flash options.

The flash icon that is displayed on the LCD status bar (page 9) 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.

Red-eye—flash fires once so the subject’s eyes become accustomed to the flash, then fires again when the picture is taken.

Chapter 2

Flash Settings In Each Mode

Icon Mode Default

Flash Setting

Auto Auto or

Red-eye

Sport Auto

Night Auto

Landscape Off

Close-up Off

Video Off None Flash cannot be

Available Flash Settings

Auto, Flash Off, Fill Flash, Red-eye

Other Flash Screen Information

When the Custom icon appears in the

Custom icon

Current features

status bar, press the Flash button.

The LCD displays the features that are currently set.

Camera Returns to the Default Flash Setting

When you exit the mode or turn off the camera

turned on

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.

1 Place the camera on a flat surface or use a

Self Timer

Self Timer light

tripod.

2 In any Still mode, press the Self Timer

button.

The Self Timer icon appears on the status bar.

3 Compose the scene. Then press the Shutter

button half-way to set the exposure and focus, then continue pressing completely down. Move into the scene.

The white Self Timer light blinks slowly for 8 seconds (then quickly for 2 seconds) before the picture is taken.

The Self Timer turns off after you take the picture or if you change modes.

To cancel the Self Timer before the picture is taken, press the Self Timer button. (The Self Timer setting remains active.)

Chapter 2

Taking a Burst Series of Pictures

Burst lets you to take up to 3 pictures in quick succession. Burst is ideal for taking pictures of sporting events or moving objects. When you use the Burst feature, the Flash and the Self Timer are disabled.

Turn On Burst

In any Still mode, press the Self Timer button twice.

The Burst icon appears on the status bar.

NOTE: The setting remains until you change it

or turn off the camera.

Take the Pictures

1 Press the Shutter button half-way to set the auto-focus and exposure for

all the pictures in the sequence.

2 Continue pressing and holding the Shutter button completely down to

take the pictures.

The camera takes up to 3 pictures in quick succession. It stops taking pictures when the Shutter button is released, when 3 pictures are taken, or when there is no more storage space.

Exposure, focus, white balance, and orientation that are set for the first picture are applied to all 3 pictures.

Still Menus

Image Storage(page 11) Focus Zone (page 32)

Chapter 2

Exposure Compensation (page 27)

White Balance (page 28) Long Time Exposure

Picture Quality (page 29) Date Stamp (page 35)

Color Mode (page 30) Orientation Sensor

Exposure Metering (page 31)

ISO Speed (page 33)

(page 34)

(page 36)

Setup Menu (page 55)

Chapter 2

Setting Exposure Compensation

Use Exposure Compensation to control how much light enters the camera. This setting is useful for taking pictures in very large rooms, under low light, without a flash.

Adjust the exposure by plus or minus 2 steps in 1/2-step increments. NOTE: Exposure Compensation cannot be used with Long Time Exposure.

1 In any Still mode, press the Menu button. 2 Move the joystick to highlight Exposure Compensation , then

press the OK button.

3 Move the joystick to select the

Exposure Compensation setting.

m If pictures are too light, decrease the

value.

m If pictures are too dark, increase the

value.

4 Press the OK button to accept the change. 5 Press the Menu button to exit the menu. 6 Use the LCD to frame your subject. Press the

Shutter button half-way to set the focus, then continue pressing completely down to take the picture.

This setting remains until you move the Mode dial or turn off the camera.

Chapter 2

Setting White Balance

Whites can look white in daylight, but different under other lighting conditions. Use White Balance to correct the color shifts that result from shooting pictures under different light sources.

1 In any Still mode, press the Menu button. 2 Move the joystick to highlight White Balance , then press the

OK button.

3 Move the joystick to highlight an

option, then press the OK button.

Auto (default)— 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.

4 Press the Menu button to exit the menu.

This setting remains until you change it or turn off the camera.

Chapter 2

Setting Picture Quality

Use the Quality setting to select a picture resolution.

1 In any Still mode, press the Menu button.

2 Move the joystick to highlight

Quality , then press the OK button.

3 Highlight an option:

Best (4.0 MP)—for printing up to 20 x 30 in.(50 x 75 cm); pictures are highest resolution and largest file size.

appears on the status bar.

Better (2.2 MP)—for printing up to 8 x 10 in. (20 x 25 cm); pictures are medium resolution with smaller file size.

appears on the status bar.

Good (1.0 MP)—for emailing, Internet, or screen display; pictures are lowest resolution and smallest file size.

appears on the status bar.

4 Press the OK button. 5 Press the Menu button to exit the menu. 6 This setting remains until you change it.

Chapter 2

Setting Color Mode

Use Color Mode to control color tones and moods.

1 In any Still mode, press the Menu button. 2 Move the joystick to highlight Color Mode , then press the OK

button.

3 Move the joystick to highlight an

option, then press the OK button.

Color (default)—for color pictures Black & White—for black-and-white

pictures Sepia—for pictures with a

reddish-brown, antique look

4 Press the Menu button to exit the menu.

This setting remains until you change it or turn off the camera.

Chapter 2

Setting Exposure Metering

Use Exposure Metering to ensure that the proper amount of light enters the camera lens.

1 In any Still mode, press the Menu button. 2 Move the joystick to highlight Exposure Metering , then press

the OK button.

3 Move the joystick to highlight an

option, then press the OK button.

Multi-patterned— evaluates lighting conditions throughout the image to give an optimum picture exposure. Ideal for general picture taking.

Center-weighted—evaluates the lighting conditions of the subject centered in the viewfinder. Ideal for backlit subjects.

Center-spot—similar to Center-weighted, except the metering is concentrated on a smaller area of the subject centered in the viewfinder. Ideal when an exact exposure of a specific area in the picture is needed.

4 Press the Menu button to exit the menu.

This setting remains until you change it.

Chapter 2

Setting Focus Zone

Use the Focus Zone to select a large or a concentrated area of focus.

1 In any Still mode, press the Menu button. 2 Move the joystick to highlight Focus Zone , then press the OK

button.

3 Move the joystick to highlight an

option, then press the OK button.

Multi-zone (default)— evaluates 3 zones to give an even picture focus. Ideal for general picture taking.

See Using the Auto Focus Framing Marks,

page 20.

Center zone—evaluates the small area centered in the viewfinder. Ideal when precise focus of a specific area in the picture is needed.

4 Press the Menu button to exit the menu.

This setting remains until you change it.

Chapter 2

Setting ISO Speed

The ISO setting controls the camera’s sensitivity to light. Use a lower ISO setting in brightly lit scenes; use a higher ISO setting for low-light scenes.

NOTE: Higher ISO speeds may create a picture that is “noisier” than a picture

taken at lower ISO speeds. These settings are available only in Auto, Landscape, and Close-up modes.

1 Press the Menu button. 2 Move the joystick to highlight ISO Speed , then press the OK

button.

3 Move the joystick to highlight an

option, then press the OK button.

AUTO (default)—sets an ISO speed based on scene brightness. Ideal for general picture taking.

ISO 100—for daylight pictures in bright sun, when fine detail is needed. Ideal for portraits or nature scenes.

ISO 200—for cloudy, overcast days. Ideal when you need extra speed without sacrificing image quality.

ISO 400—for dusk or night pictures when flash is prohibited. Ideal for sporting events and excellent for indoor shots with or without flash.

4 Press the Menu button to exit the menu.

This setting remains until you change it or turn off the camera.

Chapter 2

Setting Long Time Exposure

Use Long Time Exposure to control how long the shutter stays open. Settings are: Off, 0.7, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, and 4 seconds.

NOTE: Long Time Exposure cannot be used with Exposure Compensation. If

ISO speed has been changed, it is reset to Auto.

Set Long Time Exposure

1 In any Still mode, press the Menu button. 2 Move the joystick to highlight Long Time Exposure , then press

the OK button.

3 Move the joystick to select an

option, then press the OK button.

4 Press the Menu button to exit the menu.

Take the Picture

1 Place the camera on a flat surface or use a tripod. 2 Use the LCD to frame your subject. Press the Shutter button half-way to

set the focus, then continue pressing completely down to take the picture.

This setting remains until you move the Mode dial or turn off the camera.

Default flash setting: Off Available flash settings: Auto, Flash Off, Fill Flash, Red-eye Camera returns to default: When you change modes or turn off the

camera.

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 8). 2 In any Still mode, press the Menu button. 3 Move the joystick to highlight Date Stamp , then press the OK

button.

4 Move the joystick to highlight an

option, then press the OK button.

5 Press the Menu button to exit the menu.

The current date is printed in the bottom right corner of new pictures. This setting remains until you change it.

Chapter 2

Setting the Orientation Sensor

If you rotate the camera to take a picture (for example, a portrait shot), the Orientation Sensor reorients the picture so that it is displayed correct side up.

The Orientation Sensor is turned on as the default. You can turn it off so that pictures are displayed in their original orientation.

NOTE: When your subject is above or below you (such as pictures of an object

in the sky, on the ground, or when pointing down at small objects on a table), turn off the Orientation Sensor so that pictures are not rotated unnecessarily.

1 In any Still mode, press the Menu button. 2 Move the joystick to highlight Orientation Sensor , then press

the OK button.

3 Move the joystick to highlight On or

Off, then press the OK button.

4 Press the Menu button to exit the menu.

This setting remains until you change it.

Other Features

m Choosing Internal Memory or MMC/SD Card, page 11 m Taking Videos, page 37 m Tagging Pictures and Videos, page 51

3 Taking Videos

Use the Video setting to take videos or to customize video-taking settings. Before you take a video, make sure your picture storage location is set the way you want it (see page 11).

NOTE: Flash is not available in Video mode. You can change Optical Zoom

before (but not during) video recording.

Taking a Video

1 Turn the Mode dial to Video .

A live image, the status bar, and the recording time available appear on the LCD.

2 Use the viewfinder or LCD to frame your

subject.

NOTE: To conserve battery power, press the OK

button to turn off the LCD.

3 Press the Shutter button completely down and release within 2 seconds.

The ready light blinks green while the camera is recording. Recording stops when you press the Shutter button again or when the current storage location is full.

NOTE: If you prefer, you can press and hold the Shutter button completely

down for more than 2 seconds to record. Release the Shutter button to stop recording.

See page 97 for video storage capacities.

Chapter 3

Quickview—Reviewing the Video Just Taken

After you take a video, the LCD displays the first frame of the video for approximately 5 seconds. While the frame is displayed, you can:

Delete Share

To save battery power, you can turn off the Quickview feature. (See page 56.) When Quickview is turned off, the video is not displayed on the LCD after you take it.

m Review it: If you take no action, the video

is saved.

m Play it: Press the OK button. Press

to adjust the volume. Press OK again to pause the video.

m Share it: Press the Share button to tag the

video for email or as a Favorite (see

page 51).

m Delete it: Press the Delete button while the

video and are displayed.

Chapter 3

Using the Optical Zoom

Use Optical Zoom to get up to 3X closer to your subject. When you turn on the camera, the lens is set to the Wide Angle position.

NOTE: You can change Optical Zoom before (but not during) video recording.

Wide angle

Telephoto

1 Use the viewfinder or LCD to frame your

subject.

2 Press the Telephoto (T) button to zoom in.

Press Wide Angle (W) button to zoom out.

The lens extends or retracts. The viewfinder or LCD displays the zoomed image.

3 Press the Shutter button to take the video.

Video Menus

Image Storage(page 11)

Setup Menu (page 55)

Chapter 3

Putting Yourself in the Video

The Self Timer creates a 10-second delay between the time you press the Shutter button and the time video recording begins.

1 Place the camera on a flat surface or use a

Self Timer

Self Timer light

tripod.

2 Turn the Mode dial to Video , then press

the Self Timer button.

3 Move the joystick to highlight a

Video Length option, then press the OK button:

Unlimited—records until you stop recording or until storage is full.

Seconds—records for the specified time or until storage is full.

4 Compose the scene, then press the Shutter

button completely down. Move into the scene.

The white Self Timer light blinks slowly for 8 seconds, quickly for 2 seconds. The Self Timer turns off after you take the video.

NOTE: To stop recording before the specified time, press the Shutter button.

(The Self Timer setting remains active.) If the current storage location does not have adequate space, some video length options are not displayed. See page 97 for video storage capacities.

4 Reviewing Pictures and

Videos

Press the Review button to view and work with your pictures and videos.

Remember, press the Shutter button to take a picture anytime, even in Review.

1 Press the Review button.

The LCD displays the last picture or video taken.

2 Press the Review button to exit Review.

Picture and Video Icons

Favorite

Print # of copies

Protect

072

Internal Card

Picture/video number Picture Location

Low battery

Exhausted battery

Chapter 4

Viewing Single Pictures and Videos

1 Press the Review button. 2 Move the joystick to scroll backward or forward through pictures

and videos. For fast scrolling, press and hold a button.

Viewing Multiple Pictures and Videos

1 Press the Review button. 2 Either move the joystick , or

m Press the Menu button.

m Move the joystick to highlight

Multi-up .

m Press the OK button.

Thumbnails of nine pictures and videos are displayed at once.

3 Move the joystick to display the

previous or next row of thumbnails.

4 Move the joystick to scroll through

the thumbnails one at a time.

The selected picture is highlighted in yellow.

5 Press the OK button to display a single view

of the selected picture.

Chapter 4

Playing a Video

m To play a video, press the OK button. To

pause, press the OK button during playback.

m To adjust the volume, move the joystick

during playback.

m To rewind a video, move the joystick

during playback. To play the video, press the OK button.

m To go to the previous or next picture or

video, move the joystick while no video is playing.

Deleting Pictures and Videos

1 Press the Review button. 2 Move the joystick to locate a picture or video (or highlight one in

multiple view), then press the Delete button.

3 Move the joystick to highlight an

option, then press the OK button: PICTURE or VIDEO—deletes the

displayed picture or video.

EXIT—exits the Delete screen. ALL—deletes all pictures and videos from

your current storage location.

NOTE: Protected pictures and videos cannot be

deleted in this manner. Remove protection before deleting (page 45).

4 After deleting, move the joystick to stay in delete mode and scroll to

different pictures and videos. To exit Delete, press the Delete button.

Review Menus

Chapter 4

Magnify (page 44) Video Date Display

Protect (page 45) Multi-up (page 42)

Image Storage (page 11) Picture Info (page 49)

Slide Show (page 46)Setup Menu (page 55)

Copy (page 48)

(page 49)

Magnifying Pictures

Use the Magnify feature to zoom in to different areas of a picture.

1 Press the Review button, then locate a picture.

2 To magnify at 2X, press the OK button. To

magnify at 4X, press the OK button again.

The picture is magnified. The Magnify icon and the magnification value are displayed.

3 Move the joystick to navigate to different parts of the picture. 4 Press the OK button to redisplay the picture at the 1X (original) size. 5 Move the joystick to locate a different picture, or press the Review

button to exit Review mode.

Chapter 4

Protecting Pictures and Videos From Deletion

1 Press the Review button, then locate the picture or video to protect. 2 Press the Menu button.

Protect icon

CAUTION:

Formatting internal memory or MMC/SD card deletes all (including protected) pictures, videos, and email addresses.

4 To remove protection, press the OK button again. 5 Press the Menu button to exit the menu.

3 Move the joystick to highlight

Protect , then press the OK button.

The picture or video is protected and cannot be deleted. The Protect icon appears with the protected picture or video.

Chapter 4

Running a Slide Show

Use the Slide Show to display your pictures and videos on the LCD. To run a slide show on a television or on any external device, see page 47.

Starting the Slide Show

1 Press the Review button, then press the Menu button. 2 Move the joystick to highlight Slide Show , then press the OK

button.

3 Move the joystick to highlight Begin

Show, then press the OK button.

Each picture and video is displayed once, in the order in which you took them. Then the camera returns to the Menu screen.

4 To cancel the Slide Show, press the OK

button.

Changing the Slide Show Display Interval

The default interval setting displays each picture for 5 seconds. You can increase the display interval to up to 60 seconds.

1 On the Slide Show menu, move the joystick

2 Select a display interval.

3 Press the OK button.

to highlight Interval, then press the

OK button.

To scroll through the seconds quickly, press and hold .

The interval setting remains until you change it.

Chapter 4

Turning On Slide Show Loop

When you turn on Loop, the slide show is continuously repeated.

1 On the Slide Show menu, move the joystick

to highlight Loop, then press the OK

button.

2 Move the joystick to highlight On,

then press the OK button.

When you start a slide show, it repeats until you cancel it by pressing the OK button or until battery power is exhausted. The Loop setting remains until you change it.

Displaying Pictures and Videos on a Television

You can display pictures and videos on a television, computer monitor, or any device equipped with a video input. (Images may not look as good on a television as on a computer monitor or when printed.)

NOTE: Ensure that the Video Out setting is correctly set to NTSC or PAL

(page 58).

1 Connect the audio/video cable from the

camera video-out port to the television video-in port. (Refer to your television User’s Guide for details.)

The camera LCD turns off; the television

Video out

NOTE: If you connect or disconnect the audio/video cable while a slide show is

running, the slide show stops.

screen acts as the camera display.

2 Review pictures and videos on the television

screen.

Chapter 4

Copying Pictures and Videos

You can copy pictures and videos from a card to internal memory or from internal memory to a card.

Before you copy, make sure that:

m A card is inserted in the camera. m The camera’s picture storage location is set to the location from which you

are copying. See Choosing Internal Memory or MMC/SD Card, page 11.

Copy pictures or videos:

1 Press the Review button, then press the Menu button. 2 Move the joystick to highlight Copy , then press the OK

button.

3 Move the joystick to highlight an

option: PICTURE or VIDEO—copies the current

picture.

EXIT—returns to the Copy screen. ALL—copies all pictures and videos from

your selected storage location to the other location.

4 Press the OK button. 5 A progress bar monitors the copy process until complete. (For information

on picture numbering, see page 98.)

NOTE:

m Pictures and videos are copied, not moved. To remove pictures and videos

from the original location after they are copied, delete them (see page 43).

m Tags that you applied for print, email, and favorites are not copied.

Protection settings are not copied. To apply protection to a picture or video, see page 45.

Chapter 4

Displaying Video Date

To display the capture date and time (only during video playback on the camera):

1 Press the Review button, then press the Menu button. 2 Move the joystick to highlight Video Date Display, then press the

OK button.

3 Move the joystick to highlight an

option, then press the OK button.

4 Press the Menu button to exit the menu.

The capture date and time appear during video playback on the camera. This setting remains until you change it.

Viewing Picture/Video Information

1 Press the Review button, then press the Menu button.

2 Move the joystick to highlight

About, then press the OK button.

Information about the picture or video is displayed.

3 To view information on the next or previous

picture or video, move the joystick . Press the Menu button to exit the menu.

5 Tagging Pictures and Videos

The Share button lets you “tag” your pictures and videos. When they are transferred to your computer, you can share:

Tagged Pictures

m By print m By email m As Favorites, for easy organization on your computer

Tagged Videos

m By email m As Favorites

Share icons

Print (page 52)

Email (page 53)

Favorite (page 54)

When Can I Tag My Pictures and Videos?

Tag pictures and videos whenever they appear on the LCD:

m Just after you take them, during Quickview (see page 19 and page 38) m After pressing the Review button (see page 41)

NOTE: Tags remain until removed. If a tagged picture or video is copied, the

tag is not copied. In a burst series, only the last picture is tagged during Quickview. For details on organizing, printing, or emailing, see the Quick Start Guide or KODAK EASYSHARE Software Help.

Chapter 5

Tagging Pictures for Printing

1 Press the Review button, then locate a

picture.

2 Press the Share button. Highlight Print ,

then press the OK button.*

3 Press to select the number of copies

(0-99). Zero removes the tag for that picture.

* To tag all pictures in the storage location, highlight Print All , press the OK button, then indicate the number of copies as described above. Print All is not available in Quickview.

To remove the print tagging for all pictures in the storage location, highlight Cancel Prints, then press the OK button. Cancel Prints is not available in Quickview.

Printing Tagged Pictures

To print pictures, see page 73.

4 Press the OK button. Press the Share button

to exit the Share menu.

The Print icon appears on the status bar. The default quantity is one. (To change the default, see page 56.)

Chapter 5

Tagging Pictures and Videos for Emailing

First, use KODAK EASYSHARE Software to create an email address book on your computer. Then, copy up to 32 email addresses to the camera’s internal memory. See the Quick Start Guide or KODAK EASYSHARE Software Help for details.

1 Press the Review button, then locate a

picture or video.

2 Press the Share button. Highlight Email

, then press the OK button.

3 Move the joystick to highlight an

email address, then press the OK button. To send the picture to more than one person, repeat step 3 for each address.

Selected addresses are noted with a check mark; the email icon appears on the status bar.

4 To remove a selection, highlight a checked address and press the OK

button. To remove all email selections, highlight Clear All.

5 Move the joystick to highlight Exit, then press the OK button.

Your selections are saved.

6 Press the Share button to exit the Share menu.

Emailing Tagged Pictures and Videos

When you transfer the tagged pictures and videos to your computer, the KODAK EASYSHARE Software email screen opens and lets you immediately send the pictures and videos to the addresses you specified.

See the Quick Start Guide or KODAK EASYSHARE Software Help for details on address books and emailing.

Chapter 5

Tagging Pictures and Videos as Favorites

1 Press the Review button, then locate a

picture or video.

2 Press the Share button. 3 Move the joystick to highlight

Favorite , then press the OK button.

The Favorite icon appears on the status bar.

4 To remove the tag, press the OK button

again.

5 Press the Share button to exit the Share

menu.

Using Favorites On Your Computer

When you transfer tagged pictures and videos to your computer, you can retrieve, organize, and label them by subject, date, event, or any category you choose.

See the Quick Start Guide or KODAK EASYSHARE Software Help for details.

6 Customizing Your Camera

Settings

Use Setup to customize camera settings according to your preferences.

To Access Setup Mode/Menus

1 In any mode, press the Menu button. 2 Move the joystick to highlight Setup , then press the OK button.

Setup Menus

Return to previous menu Date & Time Set (page 8)

Default Print Quantity (page 56)

Quickview (page 56) Language (page 59)

Liveview (page 57)Format (page 60)

Shutter Sound (page 57) About (page 61)

Low Light Auto Focus LED (page 58)

Video Out (page 58)

Advanced Digital Zoom (page 61)

Chapter 6

Changing the Print Quantity Default

The Default Print Quantity setting determines the value that is displayed on the Share Print screen (page 52). The default value is 1.

1 Press the Menu button. 2 Move the joystick to highlight Setup , then press the OK button. 3 Move the joystick to highlight Default Print Quantity , then

press the OK button.

4 Move the joystick to select the new

default quantity, then press the OK button.

5 Press the Menu button to exit the menu.

This setting remains until you change it.

Turning Off Quickview

After you take a picture or video, Quickview displays it on the LCD for approximately 5 seconds (see page 19 and page 38). To save battery power, turn off Quickview.

1 Press the Menu button. 2 Move the joystick to highlight Setup , then press the OK button. 3 Move the joystick to highlight Quickview , then press the OK button.

4 Move the joystick to highlight Off, then press

the OK button.

5 Press the Menu button to exit the menu.

The picture is not displayed on the LCD after you take it. To see the picture or video, press the Review button. This setting remains until you change it.

Chapter 6

Turning On Liveview in Still Modes

The Liveview feature lets you use the LCD as a viewfinder (see page 18). The default setting is Off; press the OK button to turn the LCD on when you need it.

NOTE: Liveview quickly depletes battery power; use it sparingly. The Liveview

default setting is On in Video and Close-up modes.

1 Press the Menu button. 2 Move the joystick to highlight Setup , then press the OK button. 3 Move the joystick to highlight Liveview , then press the OK button.

4 Highlight On, then press the OK button.

The live image is displayed whenever the camera is on. Press the OK button to manually turn it off and on.

5 Press the Menu button to exit the menu.

This setting remains until you change it.

Turning Off the Shutter Sound

1 Press the Menu button. 2 Move the joystick to highlight Setup , then press the OK button. 3 Move the joystick to highlight Shutter Sound , then press the OK button.

4 Move the joystick to highlight Off,

then press the OK button.

No sound plays when a picture is taken.

5 Press the Menu button to exit the menu.

This setting remains until you change it.

Chapter 6

Turning Off the Low Light Auto Focus LED

You can prevent the Low Light Auto Focus LED (page 14) from firing. NOTE: When the Low Light Auto Focus LED is off, the camera may not perform

as well in low light.

1 Press the Menu button. 2 Move the joystick to highlight Setup , then press the OK button.

3 Move the joystick to highlight Low Light

Auto Focus LED , then press the OK button.

4 Move the joystick to highlight Off, then press

the OK button.

5 Press the Menu button to exit the menu.

This setting remains until you change it.

Setting Video Out

Video Out must be set correctly to run a slide show on a television or other external device (see page 47).

1 Press the Menu button. 2 Move the joystick to highlight Setup , then press the OK button. 3 Move the joystick to highlight Video Out , then press the OK button.

4 Move the joystick to highlight an option:

NTSC—used in most countries except those in Europe and China. The United States and Japan use NTSC.

PAL—used in Europe and China.

5 Press the OK button to accept the change. 6 Press the Menu button to exit the menu.

This setting remains until you change it.

Chapter 6

Selecting a Language

You can display menus and screen messages in different languages.

1 Press the Menu button. 2 Move the joystick to highlight Setup , then press the OK button. 3 Move the joystick to highlight Language , then press the OK button.

4 Highlight an option, then press the OK

button.

5 Press the Menu button to exit the menu.

Text is displayed in the selected language. This setting remains until you change it.

Chapter 6

Formatting Internal Memory or MMC/SD Card

CAUTION:

Formatting a card erases all pictures and videos, including protected files. Formatting internal memory erases all pictures, videos, and email addresses. (To restore addresses, see KODAK EASYSHARE Software Help.) Removing a card during formatting may damage the card.

1 Press the Menu button. 2 Move the joystick to highlight Setup , then press the OK button. 3 Move the joystick to highlight Format , then press the OK button.

4 Move the joystick to highlight an option:

MEMORY CARD—deletes everything on the card; formats the card.

CANCEL—exits without making a change. INTERNAL MEMORY—deletes everything

in internal memory; formats the internal memory.

5 Press the OK button. 6 Highlight Continue Format, then press the OK button.

When the formatting is complete, the Setup menu appears.

Chapter 6

Viewing Camera Information

1 Press the Menu button. 2 Move the joystick to highlight Setup , then press the OK button.

3 Move the joystick to highlight About ,

then press the OK button.

The camera model and the current firmware version appear.

4 Press the Menu button to exit the menu.

Changing Advanced Digital Zoom

1 Press the Menu button. 2 Move the joystick to highlight Setup , then press the OK button.

3 Move the joystick to highlight Advanced

Digital Zoom , then press the OK button.

4 Move the joystick to highlight an option:

None—disables digital zoom. Pause—digital zoom turns on after the

Telephoto button is pressed to the optical zoom limit, then is pressed again.

Continuous—digital zoom automatically turns on after the Telephoto button is pressed to the optical zoom limit and held.

5 Press the Menu button to exit the menu.

7 Installing the Software

WINDOWS System Requirements

m Personal computer for WINDOWS 98, 98SE, ME, 2000, or XP m 233 MHz processor or greater m 64 MB of available RAM (128 MB for WINDOWS XP) m 200 MB of available hard disk space m CD-ROM drive m Available USB port m Color monitor with a minimum resolution of 800 x 600 pixels; High Color

(16-bit) or True Color (24-bit) recommended

m Internet access for online printing and emailing

Chapter 7

MAC OS X System Requirements

m MACINTOSH computer with a G3 or G4 processor m MAC OS 10.1.2, minimum m 128 MB of available RAM m 200 MB of available hard disk space m CD-ROM drive m Built-in USB port m Color monitor with a minimum resolution of 800 x 600 pixels; thousands

or millions of colors recommended

m Internet access for online printing and emailing

MAC OS 8.6 and 9.x System Requirements

m POWERPC-based MACINTOSH computer m MAC OS 8.6 or 9.x m 64 MB of available RAM m 200 MB of available hard disk space m CD-ROM drive m Built-in USB port m Color monitor with a minimum resolution of 800 x 600 pixels; thousands

or millions of colors recommended

m Internet access for online printing and emailing

NOTE: OS 8.6 and 9.x do not support the Share button functions. OS X is

recommended for full functionality.

Chapter 7

Install the Software

For information on the software applications included on the KODAK EASYSHARE Software CD, see the Quick Start Guide or the KODAK EASYSHARE Software Help.

CAUTION:

Install the software from the KODAK EASYSHARE Software CD before connecting the camera or dock to the computer. Failure to do so may cause the software to load incorrectly.

1 Before you begin, close all software

applications that are open on your computer.

2 Place the KODAK EASYSHARE Software CD

into the CD-ROM drive.

3 Load the software:

WINDOWS-based computer—if the first 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 8.6 or 9.x—on the install window, click Continue.

MAC OS X—double-click the CD icon on the desktop, then click the Install icon.

Chapter 7

Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software. If prompted,

restart the computer when the installation is complete.

m Select Typical to automatically install the most commonly used

applications.

m Select Custom to choose the applications you wish to install.

NOTE: When prompted, take a few minutes to electronically register your

camera and software. This lets you receive information regarding software updates and registers some of the products included with the camera. You must be connected to your Internet service provider to register electronically. To register later, see

www.kodak.com/go/register.

For further installation help, see the Quick Start Guide.

8 Connecting to the Computer

CAUTION:

Install the software from the KODAK EASYSHARE Software CD before connecting the camera or Camera Dock to the computer. Failure to do so may cause the software to load incorrectly.

You can transfer pictures and videos from the camera to the computer using either the KODAK EASYSHARE LS443 Camera Dock or the USB cable. See

page 68 for connecting with the USB cable.

Using the EASYSHARE LS443 Camera Dock

The KODAK EASYSHARE LS443 Camera Dock makes it easy to transfer your pictures and videos to the computer.

The Camera Dock is also a rapid battery charger for the included KODAK Li-Ion Rechargeable Battery, and supplies power to the camera. To keep the battery charged, store your camera in the Camera Dock.

Chapter 8

Connecting the Camera Dock

After the KODAK EASYSHARE Software is loaded (see page 63), connect the Camera Dock to your computer and to an external power source. You need:

m The USB cable included with your camera m The AC power adapter, 5V included with the Camera Dock

IMPORTANT: Make sure your camera is NOT in the Camera Dock

when you are connecting to power and the computer.

1 Plug the labeled end of the USB cable

into the labeled USB port on your computer. See your computer User’s Guide for details.

2 Plug the other end of the USB cable into the

square USB connector on the back of the Camera Dock.

3 Plug the 5V AC adapter into the round

power connector on the back of the Camera Dock and into a power outlet.

IMPORTANT: Use only the 5V AC adapter included with the Camera

Dock. Other adapters may cause damage to your camera, Camera Dock, or computer.

Chapter 8

Docking the Camera

To transfer pictures and videos from the camera to the computer, or to charge the battery:

1 Tu r n off the camera.

Dock connector

2 Place the camera in the Camera Dock and

push down to seat the connector.

The Power/Transfer light glows green when the camera is properly seated.

The camera is now powered by the

Connector

Power/ Transfer light

NOTE: If the battery requires charging, the Camera Dock immediately begins

charging.

Camera Dock.

Chapter 8

Transferring Pictures and Videos

To transfer pictures and videos from your camera to your computer:

1 Place the camera in the Camera Dock. The

camera can be on or off.

If the battery is being charged, charging pauses, then resumes after pictures and videos are transferred.

2 Press the Connect button.

Connect button, Power/Transfer light

The Power/Transfer light blinks green while pictures and videos transfer.

3 For details on printing and emailing, see the

Quick Start Guide or the KODAK EASYSHARE Software Help.

NOTE: After transferring pictures and videos,

leave the camera in the Camera Dock. Eight minutes after the transfer is complete, the Camera Dock resumes charging as necessary.

Caution When Using a Tripod

Do not connect a tripod to the Camera Dock. Remove the camera from the Camera Dock and connect the tripod directly to the camera.

Chapter 8

Charging the Battery

The battery is not charged when you receive it.

1 Tur n off the camera. 2 Make sure the battery is installed in the camera (see page 5). 3 Place the camera in the Camera Dock (see page 69).

m Charging begins immediately. m The red light indicates charging in progress. (See page 87 for other

Camera Dock light information.)

m Full charging takes about 3 hours. After the battery is fully charged,

leave the camera in the Camera Dock to maintain the full charge.

m Charging stops if you turn on the camera. If the camera is left in the

Camera Dock with the power on, charging resumes when the camera enters Auto Power-off (see page 101).

m Charging pauses if you press the Connect button on the Camera Dock.

Charging resumes after pictures and videos are transferred.

NOTE: The Camera Dock only charges the provided KODAK EASYSHARE Li-Ion

Rechargeable Battery.

Chapter 8

Connecting With the USB Cable

NOTE: You can use the KODAK AC adapter to power the camera; it saves battery

power when transferring pictures (see page 5).

1 Turn off the camera. 2 Plug the labeled end of the USB cable

into the labeled USB port on your computer. See your computer User’s Guide for details.

3 Plug the other end of the USB cable into the

labeled USB port on the camera.

The software prompts you through the transfer process.

NOTE: You can also use a KODAK Multi-Card Reader or KODAK SD Multimedia

Card Reader-Writer to transfer your pictures. Purchase accessories at your KODAK retail dealer or http://www.kodak.com/go/accessories.

Transferring Pictures and Videos to Your Computer

For details on transferring pictures and videos, see the Quick Start Guide or the KODAK EASYSHARE Software Help.

Chapter 8

Printing Pictures from Your Computer

For details on printing pictures from your computer, see the Quick Start Guide or the KODAK EASYSHARE Software Help.

Printing From an MMC/SD Card

m Automatically print tagged pictures when you insert your card into a printer

with an MMC/SD slot. See your printer User’s Guide for details.

m Make prints at an MMC/SD-capable KODAK Picture Maker. (We suggest

contacting a location prior to visiting.)

m Take the card to your local photo retailer for professional printing.

Ordering Prints Online

KODAK EASYSHARE Print Service (provided by Ofoto http://www.ofoto.com), is just one of the many great online print services offered in the KODAK EASYSHARE Software. You can easily:

m Upload your pictures. m Edit, enhance, and add borders. m Store pictures, and share them with family and friends. m Order high quality prints, photo greeting cards, frames, and albums—and

have them delivered to your door.

9 Troubleshooting

There may be times when you have questions about using your camera or Camera Dock. Additional technical information is available in the ReadMe file located on the KODAK EASYSHARE Software CD. For updates to Troubleshooting information, see http://www.kodak.com/go/ls443support.

Troubleshooting—Camera

Camera Problems

Camera Problem Cause Solution

Camera does not turn on.

Camera does not turn off; lens does not retract.

Pictures remaining number does not decrease after taking a picture.

Picture orientation is not accurate.

Battery is not properly installed.

Battery is not charged. Recharge the battery (page 100). A non-approve d battery

may ha ve been ins talled in the camera.

The picture does not take up enough space to decrease the number.

The camera was rotated or tilted while the picture was taken.

Reinstall the battery (page 5).

Try operating the camera with the KODAK EASYSHARE Li-Ion Rechargeable Battery.

The camera is operating normally. Continue taking pictures.

Set the Orientation Sensor (page 36).

Chapter 9

Camera Problem Cause Solution

Shutter button does not work.

Part of the picture is missing.

In Review mode, you do not see a picture (or the expected picture) on the LCD.

Stored pictures are damaged.

Camera is not turned on.

The camera is processing a picture; the ready light (near the viewfinder) is blinking.

The card or internal memory is full.

Something was blocking the lens when the picture was taken.

Your eye or the picture was not centered correctly in the viewfinder or LCD.

The camera may not be accessing the correct storage location.

The card was removed when the ready light was blinking.

Turn on the camera (page 7).

Wait until the light stops blinking before attempting to take another picture.

Transfer pict ures to the compu ter (page 67), delete pictures from the camera (page 43), switch storage locations (page 11), or insert a card with available memory (page 10).

Keep hands, fingers, or other objects away from the lens when taking pictures.

Leave space around subject when centering picture in viewfinder or LCD.

Check the picture storage location setting (page 11).

Make sure the ready light is not blinking before removing the card.

Chapter 9

Camera Problem Cause Solution

Picture is too dark.

Picture is too light.

Flash is not on. Turn on the flash (page 22). The subject is too far

away for the flash to have an effect.

The subject is in front of a bright light (backlit).

Lighting is too dark. Increase Exposure Compensation

The flash is not needed. Change to Auto flash (page 22). The subject was too

close for flash. The light sensor is

covered.

Lighting is too bright. Decrease exposure compensation

Move so there is no more than

10.8 ft (3.3 m) between the camera and the subject; 6.2 ft (1.9 m) in Telephoto.

Use Fill fl ash (page 22) or change your position so light is not behind the subject.

(page 27) or Long Time Exposure (page 34).

Move so there is at least 1.5 ft (0.5 m) between camera and subject.

Hold the camera so your hands or other objects do not cover the light sensor.

(page 27).

Chapter 9

Camera Problem Cause Solution

Picture is not clear.

Slide show does not run on external video device.

Camera freezes up when a card is inserted or removed.

The lens is dirty. Clean the lens (page 96). Subject too close when

taking picture.

Subject or the camera moved while the picture was taken.

The subject is too far away for the flash to be effective.

Video Out setting is incorrect.

External device is set incorrectly.

Camera detects an error when the card was inserted or removed.

Move so there is at least 2.0 ft (0.6 m) between the camera and the subject, or at least 0.5 ft (15.2 cm) in Close-up mode.

Hold the camera steady while taking the picture.

Move so there is no more than

10.8 ft (3.3 m) between the camera and the subject; 6.2 ft (1.9 m) in Telephoto.

Adjust the camera Video Out setting (NTSC or PAL,

page 58).

Refer to the external device’s user’s guide.

Turn the camera off, then back on. Make sure the camera is turned off before inserting or removing a card.

Chapter 9

Camera/Computer Communications

Camera Communications Problem Cause Solution

The computer cannot communicate with the camera.

Cannot transfer pictures. Add New Hardware Wizard cannot locate drivers.

There is a problem with the configuration of the USB port on the computer.

Camera power is off. Turn on the camera (page 7). Battery is not charged. Recharge the battery (page 71). Some Advanced Power

Management utilities on laptops turn off ports to save battery life.

USB cable is not securely connected.

Software is not installed. Install the software

Too many applications are running on the computer.

The Battery Monitor or similar software runs constantly.

Software is not installed. Disconnect USB cable. (If using

See this file on the EASYSHARE Software CD: USB.html Or, go to:

www.kodak.com/go/camerasuppo rt

See the Power Management section of the laptop user’s guide to disable this feature.

Connect cable to camera and computer port (page 72).

(page 63). Disconnect camera from the

computer. Close all software applications, reconnect camera.

Close that software before starting the KODAK Software.

Camera Dock, disconnect cable and remove camera from Dock). Install EASYSHARE Software (page 63).

Chapter 9

MMC/SD Cards and Internal Memory

MMC/SD Cards and Internal Memory Problem Cause Solution

The camera does not recognize MMC/SD card.

Camera freezes up when a card is inserted or removed.

Memory card full

The card may not be MMC/SD certified.

The card may be corrupt.

Card is not fully inserted in camera.

Camera detects an error when the card was inserted or removed.

Storage is full. Transfer pictures and videos to the

The maximum number of files or folders is reached (or other directory concern).

Purchase a certified MMC/SD card (page 10).

Reformat the card (page 60). Caution: Formatting erases all

pictures and videos, including protected files.

Insert a card into the slot, then push to seat (page 10).

Turn the camera off, then back on. Make sure the camera is off when

inserting or removing a card.

computer, then delete them from the camera.

Transfer pictures and videos to the computer, then format the card or internal memory (page 60).

Caution: Formatting a card erases all pictures and videos, including protected files. (Formatting internal memory also erases email addresses. To restore addresses, see KODAK EASYSHARE Software Help.)

Chapter 9

Camera LCD Messages

LCD Messages Message Cause Solution

No images to display There are no pictures

Memory card requires formatting

Memory card cannot be read (Please format card or insert another card)

Internal memory requires formatting

Internal memory cannot be read (Please format internal memory)

No memory card (Files not copied)

Not enough space to copy files (Files not copied)

Read only c ard, ch ange to internal memory to capture

in the current storage location.

The card is corrupted or formatted for another digital camera.

The camera internal memory is corrupted.

There is no card in the camera. Pictures were not copied.

There is not enough space in the location you are copying to (internal memory or the card).

The card in the camera is write-protected.

Change picture storage location setting (page 11).

Insert a new card or format the card (page 60).

Format the internal memory (page 60).

Insert a card (page 10).

Delete pictures from the location you are copying to (page 43), or insert a new card.

To take a picture, insert a new card or change storage location to internal memory (page 11).

Chapter 9

LCD Messages Message Cause Solution

Card is protected (Reset switch on card)

Card is locked (Insert a new card)

Card is unusable (Insert a new card)

Recording stopped. Record in internal memory (Card speed is slow)

Memory card is full (Cannot save Share tagging)

Internal memory is full (Cannot save Share tagging)

Date/Tim e entry sc reen appears automatically

Switch on card is in write-protect position.

The card is write-protected.

The card is slow, corrupted, or unreadable.

Card cannot be used to take videos.

There is no space remaining.

This is th e first time you turned on the camera; or the battery has been removed for an extended period of time; or the battery is exhausted.

Reset the switch as shown on LCD.

To take a picture, insert a new card or change storage location to internal memory (page 11).

Insert a new card (page 10).

Change storage location to internal memory (page 11). Use ca rd to take pictures.

Insert a new card (page 10), transfer pictures (page 67), or delete pictures (page 43).

Insert a card (page 10), transfer pictures (page 67), or delete pictures (page 43).

Reset the clock (page 8).

Chapter 9

LCD Messages Message Cause Solution

High camera temperature. (Camera will be turned off.)

Memory Card is full There is no more space

Internal Memory is full There is no more space

Unrecognized File Format

No Address Book in Camera

Other error code An error is detected. Turn the Mode dial off,

The internal temperature of the camera is too high for the camera to operate. The viewfinder light glows red and the camera turns off.

on the card in the camera.

in the camera’s internal memory.

The camera cannot read the picture format.

No email addresses appe ar because there is no address book.

Leave the camera off for several minutes, then turn it back on.

If the message reappears, repeat the sequence above until the message does not appear.

Delete pictures from the card (page 43), insert a new card, or change storage location to internal memory (page 11).

Delete pictures from the interna l memory (page 43) or change storage location to Auto and insert card (page 10).

Transfer the unreadable picture to the computer (page 67), or delete the picture (page 43).

Create and copy address book from computer. See EASYSHARE Software Help.

then back on. If error appears again, call for service.

Chapter 9

Camera Ready Light Status

Ready light

Camera Ready Light Problem Cause Solution

Ready light does not turn on and the camera does not work.

Ready light glows steady green.

Ready light blinks red. Battery is low or

Camera is not turned on.

Battery is exhausted. Recharge the battery

Mode dial was on when battery was reloaded.

Camera is on; ready to take a picture or video.

exhausted.

Turn on the camera (page 7).

(page 71). Turn Mode dial off, then

back on.

The camera is operating normally.

Recharge the battery (page 71).

Chapter 9

Camera Ready Light Problem Cause Solution

Ready light glows steady red.

Ready light blinks green.

Ready light blinks yellow.

Camera’s internal memory or card is full.

Camera processing memory is full.

Card is read-only. Change storage location to

Picture is being processed and saved to the camera.

Flash is not charged. Wait. Resume picture taking

Auto exposure or auto focus are not locked.

Transfer pictures to the computer (page 67), delete pictures from the camera (page 43), switch storage locations (page 11), or insert a card with available memory (page 10).

Wait. Resume picture taking when the light turns green.

internal memory (see

page 11), or use a different

card. Camera is operating

normally.

when the light stops blinking and turns green.

Release the Shutter button and recompose the picture.

Chapter 9

Troubleshooting—Camera Dock

Camera Dock Problems

Camera Dock Problem Cause Solution

Pictures are not transferred to the computer

AC adapter or USB cable is not securely connected.

Software is not installed.

Too many applications running on computer.

Camera was removed from the Camera Dock during picture transfer.

Connect button was not pressed.

Check the connections (page 68).

Install the software (page 63).

Close all software applications and try again.

Replace the camera on the Camera Dock and press the Connect button.

Press the Connect button.

Chapter 9

Camera Dock Light Status

Power/Transfer light

Batter y charging light

Camera Dock Lights

Steady Green The camera is seated in the Camera Dock, connected to AC

Blinking Green Pictures and videos are being transferred to the computer. Steady Red The battery is charging. Blinking Red The battery is not properly installed. Reinstall the battery

No Lights Camera is not properly seated in Camera Dock. Remove

power, and battery is not charging.

(page 5). The battery or connector pins are damaged. Check for

damage. The camera and battery have been exposed to very high or

low temperatures. Slowly return the camera and battery to room temperature.

the camera and re-seat it (page 69). There is no power. Plug the Camera Dock into AC power.

(page 68). The battery is not properly installed. Reinstall the battery

(page 5).

Kodak EasyShare LS443 Zoom User Guide

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Front View

Product Over view

Back View

Side Views

Bottom View

Table of Contents

1 Getting Started

Install Software First

Need This Guide in Larger Print?

What Can I Do With My Camera?

What Can I Do With My Digital Pictures and Videos?

Package Contents

Attaching the Wrist Strap

Loading the Battery

Using the AC Adapter

Mode Dial Settings

Turning On the Camera

Adjusting the Display

Setting the Date and Time

Checking Camera Status Bar

Status Bar Icons (Top of LCD)

Inserting an MMC/SD Card

Choosing Internal Memory or MMC/SD Card

Managing Your Storage Location Setting

Checking Your Storage Setting

Checking a Picture or Video’s Location

Adding Optional Lenses

2 Taking Pictures

Taking Pictures in Auto Mode

Using the Low Light Auto Focus LED

Taking Pictures in Sport Mode

Taking Pictures in Night Mode

Taking Pictures in Landscape Mode

Taking Pictures in Close-up Mode

Liveview—Using the LCD to Frame Your Subject

Quickview—Reviewing the Picture Just Taken

Using the Auto Focus Framing Marks

Using the Optical Zoom

Using the Advanced Digital Zoom

Using the Flash

Flash Range

Turning On The Flash

Flash Settings In Each Mode

Other Flash Screen Information

Putting Yourself in the Picture

Taking a Burst Series of Pictures

Turn On Burst

Take the Pictures

Still Menus

Setting Exposure Compensation

Setting White Balance

Setting Picture Quality

Setting Color Mode

Setting Exposure Metering

Setting Focus Zone

Setting ISO Speed

Setting Long Time Exposure

Set Long Time Exposure

Take the Picture

Placing the Date on Pictures

Setting the Orientation Sensor

Other Features

3 Taking Videos

Taking a Video

Quickview—Reviewing the Video Just Taken

Using the Optical Zoom

Video Menus

Putting Yourself in the Video

Picture and Video Icons

Viewing Single Pictures and Videos

Viewing Multiple Pictures and Videos

Playing a Video

Deleting Pictures and Videos

Review Menus

Magnifying Pictures

Protecting Pictures and Videos From Deletion