Kodak EASYSHARE M590 Extended User Manual

KODAK EASYSHARE M590
Digital Camera
Extended user guide
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Front view
Lens
Microphone
Flash
Self-timer/Video light/AF Assist light
Power button
Shutter button Power/Battery Charging light
Product features
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Product features
OK,
Wide Angle/ Telephoto button
Battery compartment,
MICROSD/SDHC Card slot
Tripod socket
LCD
Share button USB port
Buttons: Flash, Delete, Menu, Info, Review
Strap post
Speaker
Mode button
Back view
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Table of contents 1
1 Setting up your camera .........................................................................1
Attaching the strap ....................................................................................... 1
Loading the KLIC-7000 battery......................................................................1
Charging the battery .....................................................................................2
Turning on the camera ..................................................................................4
Setting the language and date/time...............................................................4
Storing pictures on a MICROSD/SDHC Card ...................................................5
2 Taking pictures/videos ...........................................................................6
Taking pictures.............................................................................................. 6
Taking a video .............................................................................................. 7
Adjusting LCD brightness .............................................................................. 8
Understanding the picture-taking icons..........................................................8
Know when your battery needs charging .......................................................8
Using the optical zoom..................................................................................9
Using the flash............................................................................................ 10
Using different modes .................................................................................11
Using shortcuts ...........................................................................................13
Using the self-timer.....................................................................................14
Using burst .................................................................................................14
Taking panoramic pictures...........................................................................15
3 Sharing pictures/videos .......................................................................16
Sharing pictures through social networks.....................................................16
Tagging pictures .........................................................................................18
Marking pictures/videos as favorites and for email.......................................20
4 Reviewing and editing .........................................................................22
Reviewing pictures/videos ...........................................................................22
Deleting pictures/videos ..............................................................................23
Viewing pictures/videos in different ways..................................................... 24
A smarter way to find and enjoy your pictures..............................................25
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Understanding the review icons................................................................... 26
Using the menu button in review.................................................................27
Cropping pictures........................................................................................27
Editing videos .............................................................................................28
Selecting multiple pictures/videos ................................................................ 29
Copying pictures/videos............................................................................... 29
Creating a multimedia slide show................................................................30
Displaying pictures/videos on a television.....................................................31
5 Doing more with your camera .............................................................32
Using the menu button to change settings...................................................32
6 Transferring, printing pictures .............................................................39
Transferring pictures to your computer.........................................................39
Printing pictures..........................................................................................40
Marking your pictures for print ....................................................................41
7 Troubleshooting ..................................................................................42
Getting help from your camera....................................................................42
Troubleshooting..........................................................................................43
Getting help on the Web.............................................................................46
8 Appendix .............................................................................................47
Specifications..............................................................................................47
Care and maintenance ................................................................................ 49
Upgrading your software and firmware........................................................49
Storage capacities.......................................................................................50
Important safety instructions .......................................................................50
Battery replacement, battery life.................................................................. 51
Limited warranty .........................................................................................52
Regulatory compliance ................................................................................53
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1 Setting up your camera
Attaching the strap
Loading the KLIC-7000 battery
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Charge the battery see page 2
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Setting up your camera
Battery Charging light:
• Blinking: charging
• Steady: finished charging
Turn OFF the camera.
1
Connect a KODAK Camera USB Cable, Micro B / 5-Pin and charger. (Use only the cable included with this camera!)
2
Yours may differ.
Charging the battery
If your package includes an in-camera battery charger
Charge a Li-Ion battery whenever necessary.
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Know when your battery needs charging see page 8
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Setting up your camera
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2
Battery Charging light:
• Orange: charging
• Green: finished charging
Yours may differ.
If your package includes an external battery charger
Charge a Li-Ion battery whenever necessary.
Purchase extra batteries www.kodak.com/go/m590accessories
Know when your battery needs charging see page 8
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Setting up your camera
to change current field. for previous/next field.
OK
to accept.
At the prompt, press OK.
to change.
OK
to accept.
Language:
Date/Time:
OK
Turning on the camera
Setting the language and date/time
NOTE: To change language in the future, use the Setup menu (see page 37).
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Setting up your camera
CAUTION:
1
Turn off the camera.
2
Insert a card until it clicks.
3
Turn on the camera.
To remove a card, click and release it.
Storing pictures on a MICROSD/SDHC Card
Your camera has internal memory. We recommend purchasing a MICROSD or MICROSDHC Card to conveniently store more pictures/videos.
A card can only be inserted one way; forcing it may cause damage. Inserting or removing a card while the camera is on may damage the pictures, the card, or the camera.
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2 Taking pictures/videos
Framing marks
Taking pictures
1 The camera turns on in Smart Capture mode.
(If it’s in a different mode, press the Mode button,
2 Compose the picture.
3 Press the Shutter button halfway to focus and
Using the framing marks
Framing marks indicate the camera focus area. 1 Press the Shutter button halfway.
then until the LCD displays
, then press OK.)
set exposure. When the framing marks turn green, press the Shutter button completely down.
Smart Capture
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If the camera is not focusing on the desired subject, release the Shutter button and recompose the scene.
2 Press the Shutter button completely down to
take the picture.
Taking a video
Delete the current picture/video
OK Play/pause a video
Adjust volume
While a picture/video is displayed, you may:
Taking pictures/videos
1 Press the Mode button, then until the LCD
displays
2 Press the Shutter button completely down,
then release it. To stop recording, press and release the Shutter button again.
To review and work with videos, see page 22.
Video , then press OK.
Reviewing the picture/video just taken
After you take a picture/video, the LCD briefly displays the picture or the first frame of a video. (To take new pictures/videos sooner, press the Shutter button halfway.)
To review pictures/videos anytime, see page 22.
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Taking pictures/videos
Battery level
Capture mode
Pictures/time remaining
Zoom slider
Preset keyword tag
Self timer/Burst
Flash mode
Focus mode
Exposure compensation
Adjusting LCD brightness
To adjust the LCD brightness for your environment, see page 36.
Understanding the picture-taking icons
Know when your battery needs charging
The battery level icon works like the gas gauge in your car, but appears only when the
battery requires your attention. (If you’re viewing shortcuts, the battery level is always displayed. See page 13.)
Charge the battery whenever necessary.
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Charge the battery see page 2
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Using the optical zoom
T
W
1 Use the LCD to frame your subject.
2 To zoom in, press Telephoto (T).
To zoom out, press Wide Angle (W).
3 Take the picture. NOTE: For focus distances, see Specifications starting on page 47.
Taking pictures/videos
Using digital zoom
Use digital zoom to get up to 5X magnification beyond optical zoom. (Digital zoom is not available in Smart Capture mode.) Press Telephoto (T) until the slider on the LCD is at the end of the optical zoom range. Release Telephoto (T), then press it again.
NOTE: You may notice decreased image quality when using digital zoom.
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Taking pictures/videos
Flash button
Using the flash
Press the Flash button repeatedly until the LCD displays the desired flash mode.
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).
NOTE: Not available in Smart Capture mode.
Red-eye Reduction
Choose a setting in the Setup menu, see
page 36.
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.
NOTE: When using digital correction, image processing takes longer
than when using preflash.
Off Never
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Taking pictures/videos
Mode button
Using different modes
Press the Mode button, then until the LCD displays the desired mode, then
press OK
Use this mode For
.
General picture taking—it offers excellent image quality and ease of use.
Faces get focus and exposure priority.
The scene is analyzed for other content and for lighting.
Smart Capture
Program
Scene
Video
You can choose the best picture size and aspect ratio for your needs—just press the Menu button and choose Picture Size.
3:2 (the best choice when making 4 x 6 prints)
16:9 (wide screen)
4:3 (the default setting)
Advanced picture taking—allows access to manual settings.
Point-and-shoot simplicity when taking pictures in practically any situation. (See page 12.)
Capturing video with sound. (See page 7.)
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Taking pictures/videos
Using Scene (SCN) modes
Choose a Scene mode—for great pictures in practically any situation.
1 Press the Mode button, then to choose SCN,
then press OK.
2 Press to choose a mode and read its description.
3 Press OK to enter the highlighted Scene mode.
SCN mode For
Portrait Full-frame portraits of people.
Sport Action pictures.
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
Text Documents. For best results, place the camera on a steady surface or
Beach Bright beach scenes.
Snow Bright snow scenes.
Fireworks Fireworks. For best results, place the camera on a steady surface or
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.
Quiet occasions, like a wedding or lecture. Flash and sound are disabled. For best results, place the camera on a steady surface or tripod.
tripod.
tripod.
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Taking pictures/videos
Press to show/hide shortcuts.
Shortcuts
SCN mode For
Night Landscape Distant scenery at night. Flash does not fire.
Panning Shot Emphasizing horizontal motion, with a sharp subject and blurred
background.
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. (See page 15.)
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. To hide the shortcuts again, press .
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.
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Taking pictures/videos
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Using the self-timer
Use the self-timer when you want to be included in a picture or to ensure a steady Shutter button press. For best results, place the camera on a tripod or steady surface. You can turn on the self-timer using a shortcut (see page 13) or these steps:
1 Press the Menu button. Press to choose Self-timer/Burst, then press
OK.
2 Press to choose a Self-timer setting:
2 Seconds— A picture is taken after a 2-second delay.
10 Seconds— A picture is taken after a 10-second delay (so you have time
to get into the scene).
2 Picture Timer— The first picture is taken after a 10-second delay. A second picture is taken 8 seconds later.
3 Compose the scene. Press the Shutter button halfway, then completely down.
The camera takes the picture/pictures after the delay.
To take a video after a 2- or 10-second delay, use the same procedure but press the Shutter button completely down.
Using burst
Use the burst features to take pictures in rapid succession.
1 Press the Menu button. Press to choose Self-timer/Burst, then press
OK.
2 Press to choose the Burst feature, then press OK.
3 Compose the scene. Press the Shutter button halfway, then completely down
and hold it.
The camera stops taking pictures when you release the Shutter button, when the burst pictures are taken, or when there is no more storage space. Burst is unavailable in some modes.
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Taking pictures/videos
Take 2 or 3 pictures.
Get 1 panoramic picture.
Taking panoramic pictures
Use panorama to “stitch” up to 3 pictures into a panoramic scene. NOTE: For best results, use a tripod. Only the panoramic picture is saved; individual pictures are not.
(Exposure and white balance are set with the first picture. The flash is set to Off.)
1 Press the Mode button, then to choose SCN, then press OK.
2 Press to choose Panorama Left-Right or Panorama Right-Left
(depending on the direction you want to pan), then press OK.
3 Take the first picture.
After a quickview, the LCD displays the liveview and an “overlay” from the first picture.
4 Compose the second picture. Make the overlay from the first picture cover the
same portion in the new picture.
5 If you are taking/stitching only 2 pictures, press OK to stitch them together.
After you take 3 pictures, the pictures are automatically stitched together.
NOTE: To use the self-timer 10-second or 2-second setting, see page 14.
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