Kodak EasyShare V1273 User Guide
Kodak EasyShare V1073/V1273
digital camera
Extended user guide
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All screen images are simulated.
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Front view
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1 Microphone 4 Flash
2 Shutter button 5 Self-timer/AF assist light
3 Power button/Battery charging light 6 Lens/Cover
Product features
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Product features
Back view
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7
optional
1 LCD/Touch screen 6
2 Zoom control 7 Battery compartment
3 Strap post 8 Tripod socket
4 Review, Menu, Info buttons 9 Speaker
DC-In, for optional 5V AC adapter
5
Slot for optional SD or SDHC card
10 USB, A/V Out/Dock connector
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Table of contents 1
1 Setting up your camera .........................................................................1
Attaching the strap .......................................................................................1
Loading the KLIC-7004 battery......................................................................1
Charging the battery .....................................................................................2
Using the touch screen..................................................................................5
Storing pictures on an SD or SDHC card.........................................................6
2 Taking pictures/videos ...........................................................................7
Taking a picture ............................................................................................7
Using the 3X optical zoom ............................................................................8
Using different modes ...................................................................................9
Taking a video ............................................................................................11
Using the flash............................................................................................12
Using the self-timer.....................................................................................13
Using focus modes......................................................................................14
Using camera Help......................................................................................15
Understanding the picture-taking icons........................................................15
3 Working with pictures/videos ..............................................................16
Reviewing pictures/videos ...........................................................................16
Deleting pictures/videos ..............................................................................17
Using the menu button in review.................................................................20
Editing pictures ...........................................................................................20
Editing videos .............................................................................................22
Running a slide show..................................................................................25
Viewing pictures/videos in different ways.....................................................28
Selecting picture/videos...............................................................................29
Copying pictures/videos...............................................................................30
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Table of contents
4 Doing more with your camera .............................................................31
Using the menu button to change settings...................................................31
Using the Setup menu.................................................................................36
Taking panoramic pictures...........................................................................39
Using exposure compensation to adjust picture brightness...........................40
Using the histogram to view picture brightness............................................40
Using the framing grid to compose a picture................................................41
5 Transferring, printing, tagging ............................................................42
Installing the software.................................................................................42
Transferring pictures/videos.........................................................................43
Printing pictures..........................................................................................43
Tagging your pictures..................................................................................46
6 Troubleshooting ..................................................................................50
7 Getting help ........................................................................................54
8 Appendix .............................................................................................56
Camera specifications .................................................................................56
Upgrading your software and firmware........................................................59
Care and maintenance ................................................................................59
Storage capacities.......................................................................................60
Important safety instructions .......................................................................60
Battery replacement, battery life..................................................................61
Limited warranty .........................................................................................61
Regulatory compliance ................................................................................63
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1 Setting up your camera
IMPORTANT:
For package contents, see your product package.
Attaching the strap
Loading the KLIC-7004 battery
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Setting up your camera
Charging the battery
1
Turn OFF the camera.
2
Connect the cable
Battery Charging light:
• blinks while charging
• stays on when battery is fully charged
or
Information on replacing batteries
and extending battery life
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See page 61
Setting up your camera
Charging using other accessories
First, turn OFF the camera. Charge until the Battery Charging light stays on.
For accessories, see www.kodak.com/go/v1073accessories, v1273accessories.
Kodak 5V AC adapter
(May be sold separately.)
Kodak EasyShare camera,
printer, or HDTV dock
(May be sold separately.) For dock
compatibility, see page 45.
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). See
www.kodak.com/go/USBcharging.
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Setting up your camera
Turning on the camera
Press the Power button.
The camera turns on in Smart Capture mode.
Setting the language and date/time
X
Language:
1 to scroll.
Tap
2
Tap your language, then tap X.
Date/Time:
1
Tap Set Date & Time.
Tap a field (Month, Day, or Year).
2
Tap +/- to increase/decrease.
Tap X to accept the settings.
NOTE: To change language in the future, see page 37. To change date & time, see page 37.
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Using the touch screen
When you are Tap the screen to
Setting up your camera
Taking
pictures,
videos...
Reviewing
pictures,
videos...
Change a setting
Change
capture
modes
For more about:
■ Taking pictures, see page 7.
■ Capture modes, see page 9.
■ Settings, see page 9.
Tag a picture, video
Delete a
picture,
video
View
previous
picture,
video
View
previous
thumbnails
Open/close
thumbnails
For more about reviewing pictures, see page 16.
Open/close
the Settings
panel
Tag a
picture,
video as a
favorite
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Setting up your camera
Storing pictures on an SD or SDHC card
Your camera has internal memory. You can purchase an SD or SDHC card to
conveniently store more pictures/videos.
CAUTION:
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. Formatting internal
memory or an SD/SDHC card deletes all (including protected)
pictures/videos.
Turn off the camera.
1
Insert or remove the
2
optional card.
3
Turn on the camera.
optional
card
IMPORTANT:
1 Press the Menu button, then tap the Setup tab.
2 Tap , then tap Format.
3 Tap Memory Card, then follow the on-screen prompts.
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For best performance, format the card in the camera before taking pictures.
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2 Taking pictures/videos
Taking a picture
1 Press the Power button to turn on the camera.
The camera turns on in Smart Capture mode.
2 Compose a picture.
3 Press the Shutter button halfway to focus and
set exposure. When the framing marks turn green,
press the Shutter button completely down.
Framing
marks
NOTE: You can repeatedly press Info to turn on/off controls
and status icons. When you press the Shutter button halfway
down, the framing marks remain locked on the face or the
in-focus object, even if you move the camera. To use other
capture modes, see page 9.
Reviewing the picture/video just taken
After you take a picture/video, the LCD displays a quickview for approximately 5
seconds. (To exit the quickview sooner, press the Shutter button halfway.)
To
delete,
tap
Delete.
To review pictures/videos anytime, see page 16.
For more about bookmarks, see page 24.
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Videos:
Tap Play to play a video.
During playback, tap anywhere to access
Fast Forward, Pause, Stop, Rewind, and
Volume controls.
Taking pictures/videos
Using the framing marks to take pictures
Framing marks indicate the camera focus area. In Smart Capture mode (and in
some SCN modes), the camera attempts to focus on faces.
Framing marks
NOTE: Multiple framing marks may appear when faces are detected. Framing marks do not appear in
Landscape or Video mode.
1 Press the Shutter button halfway.
When the framing marks turn green, focus is
accomplished.
2 If the camera is not focusing on the desired subject
(or if the framing marks disappear), release the
Shutter button and recompose the scene.
3 Press the Shutter button completely down to
take the picture.
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).
3 Take the picture or video.
NOTE: For focus distances, see Specifications starting on page 56.
Using digital zoom
Use digital zoom in any picture-taking mode to get up to 5X magnification beyond
optical zoom. 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. You cannot
use digital zoom in Smart Capture or video mode.
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Using different modes
Taking pictures/videos
Tap
Mode.
Use this mode For
General picture taking—it offers excellent image quality and ease of use.
■ Faces are detected.
■ The scene is analyzed for other content and for lighting.
Smart
Capture
Scene
Program
Video
■ Kodak Perfect Touch technology is applied, for better pictures.
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)
Point-and-shoot simplicity when taking pictures in practically any
situation. (See page 10.)
The most creative control over your pictures. Enjoy access to all
picture-taking settings.
Capturing video with sound. (See page 11.)
Then tap
a mode.
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Taking pictures/videos
Using Scene (SCN) modes
Choose a Scene mode—for great pictures in practically any situation!
Tap
Mode.
SCN mode For
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.
Night Portrait Reduces red eye of people in night scenes or low-light conditions.
Night Landscape Distant scenery at night. Flash does not fire.
Snow Bright snow scenes.
Beach Bright beach scenes.
Text Documents. Place the camera on a steady surface or tripod.
Fireworks Fireworks. Place the camera on a steady surface or tripod.
Flower Close-ups of flowers or other small subjects in bright light.
Manner/Museum Quiet occasions, like a wedding or lecture. Flash and sound are
disabled. Place the camera on steady surface or tripod.
Self-Portrait Close-ups of yourself. Assures proper focus and minimizes red eye.
High ISO People indoors, in low-light scenes.
Children Action pictures of children in bright light.
1 Tap Mode.
The capture modes are displayed.
2 Tap S CN.
3 Tap a SCN mode to view its description. (Tap
to view other SCN modes.) When you’ve chosen the
desired SCN mode, tap OK.
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Taking pictures/videos
SCN mode For
Backlight Subjects in shadow or “backlit” (when light is behind the subject).
Panning Shot Shooting a fast-moving subject. The background gives the sense of
movement, while the subject appears still.
Candle Light Subjects illuminated by candle light.
Sunset Subjects at dusk.
Panorama L-R, R-L See page 39.
Blur Reduction Reducing blur caused by camera shake or subject motion.
Taking a video
1 Tap Mode.
2 Tap V ideo.
The camera enters Video mode.
3 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 16.
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Taking pictures/videos
O
T
Using the flash
pen
the
Settings
panel
1 In any Still mode, open the Settings panel.
ap the Flash setting
2 Tap Flash repeatedly, until the desired setting
appears at the bottom of the LCD. (See the table,
below.)
3 Compose the scene. Press the Shutter button
halfway, then completely down.
Flash modes Flash fires
Auto When the lighting conditions require it.
Every time you take a picture, regardless of the lighting conditions. Use
Fill
when 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.
NOTE: Fill flash is not available in Smart Capture mode.
In Red Eye flash:
Red
Eye
Off Never
■ If Red Eye Preflash is on (see page 37
the eye pupil and reducing the chance of red eye.
■ If Red Eye Preflash is off (see page 37
camera firmware helps remove red eye
)
, the flash fires twice, shrinking
),
the flash fires once and the
.
Your camera saves the flash setting, even after you turn off the camera. To make the
camera return to its default settings, see page 38.
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Taking pictures/videos
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 the camera on a tripod or flat surface.
Self-timer/Burst
3 Compose the scene. Press the Shutter button halfway, then completely down.
The camera takes the picture/pictures after the delay.
NOTE: In Panoramic modes (page 39), only the 2- and 10-second options are available. Use the same
procedure to take a 2- or 10-second self-timer video, but press the Shutter button completely down.
Using burst
Use burst to take up to 3 pictures in quick succession.
Self-timer/Burst
1 In any Still mode, tap Settings to open the Settings
panel.
2 Tap Self-Timer/Burst repeatedly, until the desired
Self-timer icon appears at the bottom of the LCD:
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.
1 In P mode (or in some SCN modes), tap Settings to
open the Settings panel.
2 Tap Self-Timer/Burst repeatedly, until the Burst icon
appears at the bottom of the LCD.
3 Press the Shutter button halfway to focus and set
exposure.
4 Press the Shutter button completely down and
hold it to take pictures.
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Taking pictures/videos
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Using focus modes
For more flexibility, you can adjust the camera’s focus distance.
NOTE: Focus modes are not available in Smart Capture mode because focus distance is automatically
selected.
pen
the
Settings
panel
1 Tap Settings to open the Settings panel.
Focus
2 Tap Focus repeatedly, until the desired setting
appears at the bottom of the LCD. (See the table,
below.)
3 Compose the scene. Press the Shutter button
halfway, then completely down.
Use this focus mode For
Infinity 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.
For Focus System/Distances, see page 58.
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Taking pictures/videos
Using camera Help
To better understand each menu option, use camera Help.
Highlight a menu choice, then press the Info button.
Tur n on H elp
Scroll up/down
Exit Help
Exit
Understanding the picture-taking icons
Settings panel (open/close)
Flash
Self-timer/Burst
Focu s
Mode
Zoom:
Exposure
compensation
digital
telephoto
wide
Tag nam e
Picture size
Flash
Macro/Landscape
Self timer
Date stamp
AF mode
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Long time exposure
ISO
White Balance
AF Zone
Exposure metering
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Reviewing pictures/videos
Tag a picture, video
Tag a picture, video
as a favorite
Delete a
picture,
video
View
previous
picture,
video
View
previous
thumbnails
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Open/close
thumbnails
Press the
Review
button to
enter/exit
Review.
Magnifying a picture
Playing a video
■ Tap Play to play a video.
■ During playback, tap anywhere to access Fast
Forward, Pause, Stop, Rewind, and Volume controls.
■ Touch and hold for 4 seconds to jump to a
bookmark (see page 24).
4X
Reverse
Playback speed
1X2X 2X
Forward
4X
Deleting pictures/videos
Delete
1 Press the Review button.
2 Tap for previous/next.
3 Tap Delete, then follow the screen prompts. To exit,
tap X in the top right corner of the LCD.
Working with pictures/videos
■ Press Telephoto (T) to magnify a
picture 2X–8X.
■ Tap
to view other parts of the picture.
■ To return to 1X, press Wide
Angle (W) or Magnify - (minus).
NOTE: To delete protected pictures/videos, remove protection before deleting. (See Protecting
pictures/videos from deletion.)
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Working with pictures/videos
Using the undo delete feature
If you accidentally delete a picture/video, you may be able to use Undo Delete to
retrieve it. This feature is only available immediately after you delete a picture/video.
Protecting pictures/videos from deletion
1 Press the Review button.
2 Tap for previous/next.
3 Press the Menu button.
4 Tap Protect.
The picture/video is protected. The Protect icon appears with the protected
picture/video. Favorites automatically receive a Protect tag.
■ Tap Exit to exit the menu.
CAUTION:
Formatting internal memory or an SD or SDHC card deletes all (including
protected) pictures/videos. (Formatting internal memory also deletes
email addresses, tag names, and favorites. To restore them, see
EasyShare software Help.)
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