Kodak EasyShare M420 User Guide

 Installing the software

Before connecting any cables, install the software
that was included with your camera. Follow the
on-screen instructions.

After installing the software, return to this user guide.

 Loading and charging the battery

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Turn OFF
the camera.

KLIC-7003 battery

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Battery Charging light:

• Blinking: charging

• Steady: finished charging

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Connect the
KODAK USB
Cable, Model
U-8.

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Using other charging accessories

First, turn OFF the camera. The charging light blinks during charging and stays steady
when the battery is fully charged.

KODAK USB Cable and a
USB computer port

Ensure that the USB cable is
connected to a powered USB
port and the computer is
turned on (not in sleep mode).

KODAK 5V AC Adapter

(May be sold separately.)

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Battery Charging light

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 Turning on the camera

 Setting the language and date/time

Language:

to change.
to accept.

OK

Date/Time:

At the prompt, press OK.

to change current field.

OK (press)

for previous/next field.
to accept.

OK

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 Taking a picture

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Slide the Mode switch to Smart Capture.
Compose the picture.

Press the Shutter button halfway to focus and set exposure.
When the framing marks turn green, press the Shutter
button completely down.

Framing marks

To learn more about Smart Capture and other modes, see page 11.

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 Reviewing pictures/videos

Press the Review
button to enter/exit Review.

View previous/next picture/video.

OK

Play a video.

Review

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 Transferring pictures/videos

Turn on the camera.1

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Connect a KODAK USB Cable, Model U-8.

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 Getting help from your camera

You want the most from your camera. You want to understand:

■ What it can do for you

■ And how to take the best possible pictures and videos

Great news!

Your camera offers a built-in Help system. It describes every setting for every menu
choice. If you learn nothing else about your camera, learn how to use on-camera Help.
Because the more you know your camera, the more confident you become.

Press the Menu button, then

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highlight a menu choice.

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Press the Info

Scroll through a Help topic

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button.

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 Keep learning about your camera!

Congratulations!

You have:

• set up your camera

• taken pictures

• transferred pictures to your computer

Keep learning!

Finish reading this book, so you can take and share your best pictures!

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• the extended user guide

• interactive troubleshooting and repairs

• interactive tutorials

• FAQs

• downloads

• accessories

• printing information

• product registration

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Front View

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1 Shutter button 6 Lens/Lens cover

2 Power button 7 DC-In (5V)

3 Flash button 8 Microphone

4 Self-timer/AF Assist light 9 Flash

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Back View

1 LCD 6 Share button

2 Zoom (Telephoto/Wide Angle) button 7 Review button

3 Delete, Menu, Info buttons 8 SD/SDHC Card/Battery compartment

4 Strap post 9 USB/AV Out

5 , OK button 10 Speaker

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11 Tripod socket

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1 Doing more with your camera

Slide the Mode switch to the mode that best suits
your subjects and surroundings.

Mode switch

Use this mode For

Smart Capture

Video Capturing video with sound.

Scene Point-and-shoot simplicity when taking pictures in practically any

Taking a video

General picture taking—it offers excellent image quality and ease
of use.

You can choose the best picture size and aspect ratio for your
needs—just press the Menu

situation. (See

1 Slide the Mode switch to Video .

2 Press the Shutter button completely down,

page 12.)

then release it. To stop recording, press and release
the Shutter button again.

button and choose Picture Size.

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Doing more with your camera

Using Scene (SCN) modes

Choose a Scene mode—for great pictures in practically any situation!

1 Slide the Mode switch to SCN.

2 Press to view scene mode descriptions.

3 Press OK to choose a Scene mode.

SCN mode For

Program Advanced picture taking—allows more access to manual settings.

Portrait Full-frame portraits of people.

Sport Subjects that are in motion.

Landscape Distant scenes.

Close-up Close range. Use available light instead of flash, if possible.

Flower Close-ups of flowers or other small subjects in bright light.

Sunset Subjects at dusk.

Backlight Subjects that are in shadow or “backlit.”

Candle Light Subjects illuminated by candle light.

Children Action pictures of children in bright light.

Manner/Museum Quiet occasions, like a wedding or lecture. Flash and sound are disabled.

Text Documents. Place the camera on a steady surface or tripod.

Beach Bright beach scenes.

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Doing more with your camera

SCN mode For

Snow Bright snow scenes.

Fireworks Fireworks. Place the camera on a steady surface or tripod.

Self-Portrait Close-ups of yourself. Assures proper focus and minimizes red eye.

Night Portrait Reduces red eye of people in night scenes or low-light conditions.

Night Landscape Distant scenery at night. Flash does not fire.

Panning Capturing the illusion of motion; subject is sharp, background is blurry.

Blur Reduction Reducing blur caused by camera shake or subject motion.

High ISO People indoors, in low-light scenes.

Panorama (L-R, R-L) “Stitching” 2 or 3 pictures into 1 panoramic scene.

Using optical and digital zoom

To zoom in picture-taking mode, press Telephoto (T).

To zoom out, press Wide Angle (W).

To use the 5X digital zoom in video mode, press the
Telephoto (T) button. In picture-taking mode, press the
Telephoto (T) button until the slider is at the maximum
optical zoom range. Release (T), then press it again.

NOTE: Optical zoom is not available in Video mode. Digital zoom is not available in Smart Capture mode. You

may notice decreased image quality when using digital zoom. The slider pauses and turns red when
the picture quality reaches the limit for an acceptable 4 x 6-in. (10 x 15 cm) print.

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Doing more with your camera

Using the flash

Press the flash button repeatedly
to scroll through flash modes.

The current flash mode is shown in the LCD status area.

Flash modes Flash fires
Auto When the lighting conditions require it.

Fill (Flash On) Every time you take a picture, regardless of the lighting

conditions. Use when the subject is in shadow or is
“backlit” (when the light is behind the subject). In low
light, hold the camera steady or use a tripod.

NOTE: (Not available in Smart Capture mode.)

Red Eye

Your camera can correct
red-eye using 2
methods. To choose a
red eye setting, use the
Setup menu.

Preflash A preflash fires, shrinking the eye pupil, before the

picture is taken.

Digital
Correction

A preflash does not fire; the camera corrects red eye.

Off Never

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Doing more with your camera

Using shortcuts

Your camera has a clean, uncluttered interface. For quick access to the most popular
capture and review functions:

1 Press the Info button.

The shortcuts appear.

2 Press to access functions like Exposure Compensation, Self-timer, and Auto

focus. (You’ll see different functions in different modes.)

3 Press to choose a setting.

To hide the shortcuts again, press .

Shortcuts

Press to show/hide
shortcuts.

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Doing more with your camera

Using the menu button to change settings

You can change settings to get the best results from your camera.
NOTE: Some modes offer limited settings. Some settings remain until you change them; others, until you

change modes or turn off the camera.

1 Press the Menu button.

2 Press to highlight a tab:

■ Capture/Video for the most common picture/video-taking settings

■ Setup for other camera settings

3 Press to highlight a setting, then press OK.

4 Highlight an option, then press OK.

Understanding the picture-taking icons

Self timer
Exposure compensation
Flash mode
Capture mode

Tag name

Focus mode

Pictures/time remaining

Zoom slider

Battery level
Date stamp

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2 Working with pictures/videos

Deleting pictures/videos

1 Press the Review button.

2 Press for previous/next picture/video.

3 Press the Delete button.

4 Follow the screen prompts.

Viewing pictures as thumbnails

1 Press the Review button.

The camera shows the last picture that was taken.

2 Press the Wide Angle (W) button to view

pictures/videos as thumbnails. (Press it again to see
more, smaller thumbnails.)

3 To see a single picture/video, press to highlight

it. Then press the Telephoto (T) button.

■ Press the Shutter button halfway down to return

to Capture mode.

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Working with pictures/videos

Using KODAK PERFECT TOUCH Technology

KODAK PERFECT TOUCH Technology helps ensure better, brighter pictures.
PERFECT TOUCH Technology is automatically applied to pictures taken in Smart
Capture mode. (You cannot apply PERFECT TOUCH Technology to videos, panoramic
pictures, or pictures to which PERFECT TOUCH Technology is already applied.)

1 Press the Review button, then for previous/next picture.

2 Press the Menu button, then to highlight the Edit tab.

Highlight PERFECT TOUCH Tech, then press OK.

The enhancement is previewed. Press to view other parts of the picture.

3 Press OK. Follow the screen prompts to replace the original picture or to save the

enhanced picture as a new one.

■ Press the Shutter button halfway down to return to Capture mode.

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Understanding the review icons

Video duration

Select picture

Shortcuts*

Add text tag

View multi-up

Play video

Working with pictures/videos

Print tag/number of prints
Protected

Email tag

Picture/Video number

Upload tag

Favorite tag
Text tag name

Battery level

Date stamp

* For more about shortcuts, see page 15.

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3 Share your stories!

A thousand ways to tell a story...

and each begins with a picture.

How do you tell yours?

Prints

• 4 x 6 pictures

• Enlargements, posters

• Collages

• Photo books

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Photo gifts

• Cards

• Calendars

• Mugs

• Ties

• Shirts

Digitally

• EASYSHARE Digital Picture Frame

• HDTV devices

• Email

...and much more!

Pictures start here!

Share your stories!

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Load
KODAK
EASYSHARE
Software.

Take pictures.

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Transfer
pictures
to your
computer.

Pictures become stories here!

At home Online At a local photo retailer

KODAK All-in-One
Inkjet Printers

KODAK Picture Kiosk

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4 Solving camera problems

Camera problems

Status Solution

Camera does not
turn on or off

Camera buttons and
controls do not function

Flash does not fire ■ Check the flash setting, and change as needed (see page 14).

In Review, a blue or
black screen is
displayed instead of
a picture

Memory card is almost
or entirely full

You cannot take a
picture

■ Make sure the battery is charged and installed correctly (see

page 1).

NOTE: The flash does not fire in all modes.

■ Tra ns fer

■ Take another picture.

■ Transfer the pictures to the computer (see page 6).

■ Delete pictures from the card or insert a new card.

■ Turn the camera off, then on again.

■ Depress the Shutter button all the way (see page 4).

■ Insert a new or charged battery (see page 1).

■ Memory is full. Transfer pictures to the computer (see page 6),

all

pictures to the computer (see page 6).

delete pictures (see page 17), or insert another card.

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5 Appendix

CAUTION:

Do not disassemble this product; there are no user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to
qualified service personnel. KODAK AC Adapters and Battery Chargers are intended for indoor
use only. The use of controls, adjustments, or procedures other than those specified herein may
result in exposure to shock and/or electrical or mechanical hazards. If the LCD breaks, do not
touch the glass or liquid. Contact Kodak customer support.

■ The use of an accessory that is not recommended by Kodak may cause fire, electric shock, or injury. For

approved accessories, visit

■ Use only a USB-certified computer equipped with a current-limiting motherboard. Contact your computer

manufacturer if you have questions.

■ If using this product in an airplane, observe all instructions of the airline.

■ When removing the battery, allow it to cool; it may be hot.

■ Follow all warnings and instructions supplied by the battery manufacturer.

■ Use only batteries approved for this product to avoid risk of explosion.

■ Keep batteries out of the reach of children.

■ Do not allow batteries to touch metal objects, including coins. Otherwise, a battery may short circuit,

discharge energy, become hot, or leak.

■ Do not disassemble, install backward, or expose batteries to liquid, moisture, fire, or extreme temperature.

■ Remove the battery when the product is stored for an extended period of time. In the unlikely event that

battery fluid leaks inside the product, contact Kodak customer support.

■ In the unlikely event that battery fluid leaks onto your skin, wash immediately with water and contact your

local health provider. For additional health-related information, contact your local Kodak customer support.

■ Dispose of batteries according to local and national regulations. Visit www.kodak.com/go/kes.

■ Do not charge non-rechargeable batteries.

For more information on batteries, see www.kodak.com/go/batterytypes.

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Appendix

Limited Warranty

Kodak warrants Kodak consumer electronic products and accessories (“Products”), excluding batteries, to be free
from malfunctions and defects in both materials and workmanship for one year from the date of purchase. Retain
the original dated sales receipt. Proof of the date of purchase will be required with any request for warranty repair.

Limited warranty coverage

Warranty service is only available from within the country where the Products were originally purchased. You may
be required to ship Products, at your expense, to the authorized service facility for the country where the Products
were purchased. Kodak will repair or replace Products if they fail to function properly during the warranty period,
subject to any conditions and/or limitations stated herein. Warranty service will include all labor as well as any
necessary adjustments and/or replacement parts. If Kodak is unable to repair or replace a Product, Kodak will, at
its option, refund the purchase price paid for the Product provided the Product has been returned to Kodak along
with proof of the purchase price paid. Repair, replacement, or refund of the purchase price are the sole remedies
under the warranty. If replacement parts are used in making repairs, those parts may be remanufactured, or may
contain remanufactured materials. If it is necessary to replace the entire Product, it may be replaced with a
remanufactured Product. Remanufactured Products, parts and materials are warranted for the remaining warranty
term of the original Product, or 90 days after the date of repair or replacement, whichever is longer.

Limitations

This warranty does not cover circumstances beyond Kodak’s control. This warranty does not apply when failure is
due to shipping damage, accident, alteration, modification, unauthorized service, misuse, abuse, use with
incompatible accessories or attachments (such as third party ink or ink tanks), failure to follow Kodak’s operation,
maintenance or repacking instructions, failure to use items supplied by Kodak (such as adapters and cables), or
claims made after the duration of this warranty. Kodak makes no other express or implied warranty for

this product, and disclaims the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular
purpose. In the event that the exclusion of any implied warranty is ineffective under the law, the duration of the

implied warranty will be one year from the purchase date or such longer period as required by law. The option of
repair, replacement, or refund is Kodak’s only obligation. Kodak will not be responsible for any special,
consequential or incidental damages resulting from the sale, purchase, or use of this product regardless of the
cause. Liability for any special, consequential or incidental damages (including but not limited to loss of revenue or
profit, downtime costs, loss of the use of the equipment, cost of substitute equipment, facilities or services, or
claims of your customers for such damages resulting from the purchase, use, or failure of the Product), regardless
of cause or for breach of any written or implied warranty is expressly disclaimed.

Your rights

Some states or jurisdictions do not allow exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the
above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. Some states or jurisdictions do not allow limitations on how
long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific
rights, and you may have other rights which vary from state to state or by jurisdiction.

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Outside the United States and Canada

In countries other than the United States and Canada, the terms and conditions of this warranty may be different.
Unless a specific Kodak warranty is communicated to the purchaser in writing by a Kodak company, no warranty or
liability exists beyond any minimum requirements imposed by law, even though defect, damage, or loss may be by
negligence or other act.

FCC compliance and advisory

KODAK EASYSHARE M420 Digital Camera

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed or used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures: 1) reorient or relocate the receiving antenna; 2) increase the separation between the
equipment and the receiver; 3) connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected; 4) consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for additional suggestions.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment. Where shielded interface cables have been provided with the
product or specified additional components or accessories elsewhere defined to be used with the installation of
the product, they must be used in order to ensure compliance with FCC regulation.

Canadian DOC statement

DOC Class B Compliance—This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Observation des normes-Classe B—Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme

NMB-003 du Canada.

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FCC and Industry Canada

This device complies with Industry Canada RSS-210 and FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment labeling

In Europe: For human/environmental protection, it is your responsibility to dispose of this
equipment at a collection facility established for this purpose (separate from municipal
waste). For more information, contact your retailer, collection facility, or appropriate local
authorities; or visit www.kodak.com/go/recycle.

VCCI Class B ITE

Australian C-Tick

N137

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Korean Class B ITE

China RoHS

Eastman Kodak Company
Rochester, New York 14650
© Eastman Kodak Company, 2008
Kodak, EasyShare, and Perfect Touch are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company.

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