Kodak EasyShare V1253 Quick Start Guide

 Installing the software

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Be

ore connecting any cables, install the software that was

included with your camera. Follow the on-screen instructions.

After installing the software, return to this
Getting Started Guide.

 Loading the KLIC-7004 battery

ENGLISH

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ENGLISH

 Charging the battery

Charge using a USB computer Charge using a Kodak 5V AC

adapter (may be sold separately)

USB / A/V adapter
(included)

USB cable
(included)

Charge until all 3 Battery Charging lights are lit.

If the Battery Charging lights do not turn on during USB charging, ensure:

■The USB cable is connected to a powered USB port

■The computer is turned on, and not in sleep mode

For more on USB charging, visit www.kodak.com/go/USBcharging.

To purchase accessories, visit www.kodak.com/go/v1253accessories.
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Battery Charging lights

 Turning on the camera

 Setting the language, date/time

Language:

1

2

1

to change.

to accept.

OK

Date/Time:

At the prompt, press OK.

2

OK (press)

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to change.

for previous/next field.

to accept.

OK

 Taking a picture/video

Pictures Videos

Video
mode

Framing
marks

Press the Video mode button.

Press the On/Off or the Auto/SCN

1

mode button to turn on the camera.
Press the Shutter button halfway

2

to focus and set exposure.
When the framing marks turn

green, press the Shutter button
completely down.

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1

Press the Shutter button

2

completely down, then
release it.

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

 Reviewing pictures/videos

1

Press Review.
(Press again to exit.)

2

Videos:

Play. (Press OK to pause/unpause.)

During playback to adjust the volume.

During playback to play at 2X speed; press again for 4X.

During playback to reverse at 2X speed; press again for 4X.

Press and hold for 4 seconds to jump to a bookmark.

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for previous/next.

 Transferring pictures/videos

USB cable (U-8)

(included)

USB / A/V adapter
(included)

USB cable
(included)

For package contents, see your product package. To use a dock, see its Getting Started
Guide. For dock compatibility, visit
accessories, visit www.kodak.com/go/v1253accessories.

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Kodak EasyShare photo frame dock 2,

camera dock, or printer dock

(may be sold separately)

www.kodak.com/go/dockcompatibility. To purchase

 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!
To better understand each menu option, use camera Help.
(Highlight a menu choice, then press the Zoom telephoto T button.)

Visit www.kodak.com/go/v1253support for:

• the user’s guide

• interactive troubleshooting and repairs

• interactive tutorials

• FAQs

• downloads

• accessories

• printing information

• product registration

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Front view

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31 10

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1 Zoom lever (W/T) 7 Video mode button

2 Shutter button 8 Favorites mode button

3 Flash 9 Lens

4 Flash button 10 Video light/Self-timer light/AF assist light

5 On/Off button 11 DC-In (5V)

6 Auto/SCN (scene) mode button 12 Stereo microphones

NOTE: 6, 7, and 8 are also Battery Charging lights.

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Back view

1

2

3

4

5

12

11

9

10

optional

1 LCD 7 Joystick ; OK button (press)

2 Review button 8 Share button

3 Speaker 9 Battery compartment

4 Menu button 10 Slot for optional SD or MMC card

5 Delete button 11 Tripod socket

6 Strap post 12 USB, A/V Out, Dock connector

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1 Doing more with your camera

Storing pictures on an SD or MMC card

Your camera has internal memory. You can purchase an SD or MMC card to
conveniently store more pictures/videos (visit

CAUTION:

A card can only be inserted one way; forcing it may cause damage.
Inserting or removing a card while it is being accessed may damage the
pictures, the card, or the camera.

Turn off the camera.

1

Insert or remove the

2

optional card.

Turn on the camera.

3

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optional

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Doing more with your camera

Using the 3X optical zoom

1 Use the LCD to frame your subject.

2 To zoom in, press Telephoto (T).

To zoom out, press Wide Angle (W).

The zoom indicator shows the zoom status.

3 Take the picture or video.

D

Digital zoom range

T

Optical zoom range
(37-111 mm)

W

Using digital zoom

Use digital zoom in any picture-taking mode to get up to 5X magnification beyond
optical zoom. (You cannot use digital zoom for video recording.)

Press Telephoto (T) until the slider is at the top of the optical zoom range. Release
Telephoto (T), then press it again.

NOTE: You may notice decreased image quality when using digital zoom. The slider pauses and turns red

when the picture quality reaches the limit for an acceptable 4 x 6-in. (10 x 15 cm) print.

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Doing more with your camera

Using the self-timer

Use the self-timer when you want to be included in a picture, or to ensure a steady
Shutter button press. Place camera on a tripod or flat surface.

1 In any Still mode, press the Menu button.

2 Press to highlight Self-Timer, then press OK.

Menu

3 Press to highlight:

10 seconds—A picture is taken after a 10-second

delay (so you have time to get into the scene).
2 seconds—A picture is taken after a 2-second

delay (for a steady, auto-shutter release on a tripod).
2 shot—The first picture is taken after a 10-second

delay. A second picture is taken 8 seconds later.

4 Press OK, then the Menu button.

5 Compose the scene.

6 Press the Shutter button halfway, then completely down.

The camera takes the picture/pictures after the delay.

Use the same procedure to take a video, but:

■ Press the Video mode button .

■ Press the Shutter button completely down.

NOTE: The video stops when no storage space remains. Only the 2- and 10-second options are available in

video mode.

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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.

Every time you take a picture, regardless of the lighting conditions. Use when

Fill

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

In Red Eye flash, you can reduce red eye by using a preflash or by using
automatic red eye reduction. To make the camera:

Red

■ Preflash, turn the Red Eye Preflash on. (The first flash shrinks the eye pupil

Eye

Off Never

to reduce the chance of red eye.)

■ Flash once and automatically remove red eye, turn the Red Eye Preflash

off

.

Doing more with your camera

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Doing more with your camera

Using different modes

Use this mode For

Auto General picture taking—offers an excellent balance of image quality

and ease of use.

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

situation. (See

Video Capturing video with sound. (See page 4.)

Favorites Viewing favorite pictures.

Press a button to
choose a mode.

Use this mode For

Landscape Far-away scenes. The camera uses infinity auto-focus. Auto-focus

framing marks are not available in Landscape.

Macro Close range. The camera automatically sets the focus distance

depending on the zoom position. Use available light instead of flash, if
possible.

page 15.)

until the Macro or Landscape icon Press

appears in the LCD status area.

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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 Press the Auto/SCN button until the Scene icons appear on the LCD.

2 Press to view scene mode descriptions.

The date/time and the mode description appear. If the mode description turns off before
you finish reading it, press the OK button.

3 Press the OK button to choose a Scene mode.

Using camera Help

To better understand each menu option, use camera Help. Press the Menu button,
highlight a menu choice, then press the Zoom telephoto (T) button.

T

Tur n on Help

Scroll up/down

Tur n off He lp

OK

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Doing more with your camera

Understanding the picture-taking icons

Self timer

Long time exposure
Camera mode
Album name

White Balance
Macro/Landscape

Zoom:

digital
telephoto
wide

Histogram

Date stamp
Pictures/time remaining

Image storage location
Picture size

ISO
Flash
AF zone
AF mode
Exposure metering
Battery level

Exposure compensation

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2 Working with pictures/videos

Magnifying a picture

1 Press T to magnify 1X–8X.

2 Press to view other parts of a picture.

3 Press OK to return to 1X.

Deleting pictures/videos

1 Press the Review button.

2 Press for previous/next picture/video.

3 Press the Delete button.

4 Follow the screen prompts.

NOTE: To delete protected pictures/videos, remove protection before deleting.

Using the undo delete feature

If you accidentally delete a picture/video, you can use Undo Delete to retrieve it. This
feature is only available immediately after you delete a picture/video.

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Working with pictures/videos

Using the menu button in Review

1 Press the Review button, then the Menu button.

2 Press to highlight a tab:

■ Review to view pictures/videos

■ Edit to edit pictures/videos

■ Setup for other camera settings

3 Press to highlight a setting, then press the OK button.

4 Highlight an option, then press the OK button.

Using Kodak Perfect Touch technology

Kodak Perfect Touch technology helps ensure better, brighter pictures.

1 Press the Review button.

2 Press for previous/next picture.

3 Press the Menu button, then to highlight the Edit tab. Highlight Perfect

Touch tech, then press the OK button.

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

4 Press the OK button. Follow the screen prompts.

Kodak Perfect Touch technology can only be used with pictures, not video.

■ Press the Menu button to exit the menu.

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Working with pictures/videos

Making a picture from a video

You can choose a single frame from a video, then make a picture suitable for a
4 x 6-inch (10 x 15 cm) print.

1 Press the Review button, then to find a video.

2 Press the Menu button, then to highlight the

Edit tab. Highlight Make Picture, then press OK.

Video

Picture

3 Follow the screen prompts.

A picture is created. (The original video is saved.)

■ Press the Menu button to exit the menu.

Making a video action print

From a video, you can make a 4-, 9-, or 16-up picture, suitable for a 4 x 6-inch
(10 x 15 cm) print.

1 Press the Review button, then to find a video.

2 Press the Menu button, then to highlight the

Edit tab. Highlight Action Print, then press the

Video

4-, 9-, or
16-up picture

A 4-, 9-, or 16-up picture is created. If you have less than 4 or 9 bookmarks, equally-spaced
video frames are used.

■ Press the Menu button to exit the menu.

OK button.

3 Highlight an option, then press the OK button.

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Working with pictures/videos

Viewing pictures as thumbnails

1 Press the Review button.

2 Press W to change from single-picture view to multi-up thumbnails.

3 Press T to return to single-picture view.

■ To select multiple pictures/videos, see page 20.

■ Press the Review button to exit Review.

Selecting multiple pictures/videos

Use the multi-select feature when you have two or more pictures/videos to print, copy,
delete, etc. (Multi-select is used most effectively in Multi-Up mode, see

1 Press the Review button, then to find a

picture/video.

2 Press the OK button to select pictures/videos.

A check mark appears on the picture. You can now print,

Selected
pictures

transfer, delete, etc. the selected pictures. You can press
OK a second time to remove a check mark.

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3 Solving camera problems

Camera problems

Status Solution

Camera does not
turn on

Camera does not turn
off

Camera buttons and
controls do not function

Pictures remaining
number does not
decrease after taking a
picture

Flash does not fire ■ Check the flash setting, and change as needed (see page 13).

Memory card is almost
or entirely full

Battery life is short ■ Make sure the correct battery type is installed (see page 1).

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

page 1).

■ Turn the camera off, then on again.

■ Continue taking pictures. The camera is operating normally.

(The camera estimates the number of pictures remaining after each
picture is taken, based on picture size and content.)

NOTE: The flash does not fire in all modes.

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

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

■ Wipe the contacts with a clean, dry cloth before inserting a battery

in the camera.

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

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4 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. Visit www.kodak.com/go/batterytypes.

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Appendix

Limited warranty coverage

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. 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.

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Appendix

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.

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.

Upgrading your software and firmware

Download the latest versions of the software included on the Kodak EasyShare software CD and the camera
firmware (the software that runs on the camera). Visit

Battery replacement, battery life

Kodak Li-Ion rechargeable digital camera battery KLIC-7004: 220 pictures per charge. Battery life per CIPA
testing method. (Approx. number of pictures in Auto mode, using 128 MB SD card.) Actual life may vary based
on usage.

Storage capacities

The LCD displays the approximate number of pictures (or minutes/seconds of video) remaining. For average SD
card capacities, visit
composition, card size, and other factors. You may be able to store more or fewer pictures and videos. Favorites
take up additional space in internal memory.

www.kodak.com/go/SDcapacities. Actual storage capacity varies depending on subject

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Appendix

Regulatory compliance

FCC compliance and advisory

Kodak EasyShare V1253 zoom 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.

Australian C-Tick

N137

Canadian DOC statement

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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Appendix

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. (Product weight: 155 g.)

VCCI Class B ITE

Korean Class B ITE

Russian GOST-R

Eastman Kodak Company
Rochester, NY 14650

AIO-40

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Appendix

China RoHS

MPEG-4

Use of this product in any manner that complies with the MPEG-4 visual standard is prohibited, except for use
by a consumer engaging in personal and non-commercial activities.

Eastman Kodak Company
Rochester, New York 14650
© Eastman Kodak Company, 2007
Kodak and EasyShare are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company.

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