Kodak EasyShare V550 Zoom User Guide

Kodak EasyShare V550

zoom digital camera

User’s guide

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Eastman Kodak Company
Rochester, New York 14650
© Eastman Kodak Company, 2005

All screen images are simulated.

Kodak and EasyShare are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company.
Schneider-Kreuznach and Xenar are trademarks of Jos. Schneider Optische Werke
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Front view

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1 Shutter button 8 Auto mode button

2 Flash button 9 Viewfinder

3 On/Off 10 Light sensor

4 Video/AF Assist/Self-timer light 11 Lens

5 Video mode button 12 DC-In (5V)

6 Scene (SCN) mode button 13 Grip

7 Portrait mode button 14 Flash

15 Microphone

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1 LCD 11 Battery compartment

2 Wide angle/Telephoto button 12 Slot for optional SD or MMC card

3 LCD/Info button 13 Dock connector

4 Auto/Favorites switch 14 Tripod socket

5 Strap post 15 Speaker

6 USB, A/V Out 16 Share button

7 17 Review button

8 OK button 18 Menu button

9 Battery lock 19 Delete button

10 Close-up/Landscape button 20 Viewfinder

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Table of contents 1

1 Setting up your camera .........................................................................1

Attaching the strap .......................................................................................1

Loading the battery.......................................................................................1

Charging the battery .....................................................................................2

Turning on the camera ..................................................................................3

Setting the date/time, first time .....................................................................3

Storing pictures on an SD or MMC card .........................................................4

2 Taking pictures and videos ....................................................................5

Taking a picture ............................................................................................5

Reviewing pictures and videos.......................................................................9

Deleting pictures and videos........................................................................11

3 Transferring and printing pictures .......................................................12

Installing the software.................................................................................12

Transferring pictures with the photo frame dock 2 .......................................13

Transferring pictures with the USB cable......................................................13

Also available for transferring......................................................................14

Printing pictures..........................................................................................14

Dock compatibility for your camera..............................................................17

4 Doing more with your camera .............................................................18

Using optical zoom .....................................................................................18

Changing the flash settings.........................................................................19

Picture-taking modes ..................................................................................20

Running a slide show..................................................................................23

Cropping pictures........................................................................................25

Making pictures from a video ......................................................................26

Viewing picture/video information ...............................................................26

Using the histogram to view picture brightness............................................27

Using exposure compensation to adjust picture brightness...........................27

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Copying pictures and videos........................................................................27

Changing picture-taking settings.................................................................28

Customizing your camera ............................................................................33

Pre-tagging for album names ......................................................................35

Sharing your pictures...................................................................................37

5 Troubleshooting ..................................................................................42

Camera problems........................................................................................42

Computer/connectivity problems..................................................................44

Picture quality problems..............................................................................44

Direct printing (PictBridge enabled printer) problems....................................46

6 Getting help ........................................................................................47

Helpful links................................................................................................47

Telephone customer support .......................................................................48

7 Appendix .............................................................................................49

Camera specifications .................................................................................49

Flash settings in each mode.........................................................................51

Storage capacities.......................................................................................53

Important safety instructions .......................................................................54

Battery life ..................................................................................................55

Upgrading your software and firmware........................................................56

Additional care and maintenance ................................................................56

Limited Warranty ........................................................................................57

Regulatory compliance ................................................................................59

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1 Setting up your camera

Attaching the strap

Loading the battery

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For information on replacing batteries and extending battery life, see page 55.

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Setting up your camera

Charging the battery

Charge the battery until all 4 lights on the camera top are lit (approximately 3 hours).

EasyShare photo frame
dock 2

(May be sold separately.)

5-volt AC adapter

(included with your camera)

IMPORTANT:

Use this AC
adapter to charge the battery
and to power the EasyShare
photo frame dock 2.

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2

EasyShare printer dock
series 3 or EasyShare camera
dock series 3

(May be sold separately. For dock
compatibility, see page 17.)

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Turning on the camera

On/Off

Setting the date/time, first time

Setting up your camera

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At the prompt, press OK.

to change.

for previous/next field.

to accept.

OK

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Setting up your camera

Storing pictures on an SD or MMC card

Your camera has 32 MB of internal memory. You can purchase an SD or MMC card to
conveniently store more pictures and videos.

NOTE: We recommend Kodak SD or MMC cards. When using the card for the first time, format it in this

camera before taking pictures (see Format, page 35).

Notched corner

CAUTION:

A card can only be inserted one way; forcing it may cause damage.
Inserting or removing a card when the ready light is blinking may
damage the pictures, the card, or the camera.

See page 53 for storage capacities. Purchase SD or MMC cards at a dealer of Kodak
products or www.kodak.com/go/v550accessories.

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2 Taking pictures and videos

Taking a picture

Press the Shutter button halfway

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to focus and set exposure.
When the ready light turns

Ready
light

Viewfinder

Compose the picture.

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Use the viewfinder, or repeatedly press
the LCD/Info button for:

• LCD and status icons on

• LCD on, status icons off

• LCD, status icons, and histogram on

• LCD off

green, press the Shutter button
completely down.

LCD/Info

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Taking pictures and videos

Taking a video

Press the Video

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Mode button.

Press the Shutter button

2

completely down and
release.

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

Reviewing the picture or video just taken

After you take a picture or video, the LCD displays a quickview for approximately 5
seconds. If you press no buttons, the picture/video is saved.

Delete

Tag a picture/video for email
or as a favorite, or tag a
picture for print.

Play a video.

to adjust volume.

To view pictures and videos anytime, see page 9.

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Taking pictures and videos

Understanding the blur warning icons

If the feature is turned on (see Blur Warning, page 35), a picture blur warning icon

is displayed during quickview.

Green—Picture is sharp enough for an acceptable 4 x 6-inch (10 x 15 cm) print.

Ye ll o w— Picture may be sharp enough for an acceptable 4 x 6-inch (10 x 15 cm)

print or sharpness is not determined. (You may want to view on a computer monitor
before printing.)

Red—Picture is not sharp enough for an acceptable 4 x 6-inch (10 x 15 cm) print.

White—Printability is still being determined.

Understanding the picture-taking icons

Date stamp
Burst mode

Landscape/
Close-up

Album name

Zoom

Histogram

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Flash
Picture size

Pictures remaining
Storage location

Video remaining

AF mode
Focus zone

Exposure metering

White balance
ISO

Camera mode
Low battery

Exposure compensation

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Taking pictures and videos

Using the auto-focus framing marks (for pictures)

When using the LCD as a viewfinder, framing marks indicate the camera focus area.
The camera attempts to focus on foreground subjects, even if the subjects are not
centered in the scene.

1 Press the Shutter button halfway.

When the framing marks turn green, focus is accomplished.

Framing marks

Center focus

Center wide focus

Side focus

Center and side focus

Left and right focus

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.
NOTE: Framing marks do not appear in Landscape or Video mode. When you use Focus

Zone and set Center Zone (page 31), the framing marks are fixed at Center Wide.

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Taking pictures and videos

Reviewing pictures and videos

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

Review.

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(Press again to exit.)

Videos:

Play/pause.

OK

Adjust the volume during playback.
Rewind (during playback).
Fast forward (during playback).

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for
previous/next.

NOTE: To learn how to choose and view your favorite pictures, see page 39. To save battery power, use an

EasyShare photo frame dock 2. (See

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Magnifying a picture during review

magnify 1X - 8X.

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OK

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view other parts of the picture.

return to 1X.

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Taking pictures and videos

Viewing multi-up (thumbnails) during review

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view multi-up thumbnails.

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Understanding the review icons

Print tag/number of prints

Favorite tag
Email tag

Blur warning
Album

Zoom

Histogram

Date/time

Scroll arrows

For details on blur warnings, see page 7.

highlight a thumbnail.

Protected

Picture/video number

Image storage location

Video length

Video controls

Review

Low battery

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Taking pictures and videos

Deleting pictures and videos

1 Press the Review button.

2 Press for previous/next.

3 Press the Delete button.

4 Follow the screen prompts.

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

5 Press the Menu button to exit the menu.

Protecting pictures and videos from deletion

1 Press the Review button.

2 Press for previous/next.

3 Press the Menu button.

4 Press to highlight Protect, then press the OK button.

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

protected picture or video.

5 Press the Menu button to exit the menu.

CAUTION:
Formatting internal memory or an SD or MMC card deletes all

(including protected) pictures and videos. (Formatting internal
memory also deletes email addresses, album names, and
favorites. To restore them, see EasyShare software Help.)

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3 Transferring and printing

pictures

CAUTION:
Install Kodak EasyShare software

camera or dock to the computer. Failure to do so may cause the
software to load incorrectly.

Installing the software

1 Close all software applications that are open on your computer (including

anti-virus software).

2 Place the Kodak EasyShare software CD into the CD-ROM drive.

3 Load the software:

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

4 Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software.

Windows OS—select Complete to automatically install the most commonly used

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

Mac OS X—follow the on-screen instructions.

NOTE: When prompted, register your camera and software. Registering lets you sign up for information

that keeps your system up-to-date. To register later, see

For information on the software applications included on the Kodak EasyShare
software CD, click the Help button in EasyShare software.

before

connecting an EasyShare

www.kodak.com/go/register.

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Transferring and printing pictures

Transferring pictures with the photo frame dock 2

Your package may include an EasyShare photo frame dock 2. (To purchase
accessories, see www.kodak.com/go/v550accessories.)

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Transferring pictures with the USB cable

If your package did not include an EasyShare photo frame dock 2, use the USB cable
to transfer pictures.

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NOTE: Visit

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for an online tutorial on connecting.

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Transferring and printing pictures

Also available for transferring

You can also use these Kodak products to transfer your pictures and videos.

■ Kodak EasyShare camera dock series 3 or printer dock series 3 (see page 17)

■ Kodak multi-card reader, Kodak SD multimedia card reader-writer

Purchase these and other accessories at a dealer of Kodak products or

www.kodak.com/go/v550accessories.

Printing pictures

Printing with an EasyShare printer dock series 3

Dock your camera to the Kodak EasyShare printer dock series 3 and print
directly—with or without a computer. Purchase this and other accessories at a dealer
of Kodak products or www.kodak.com/go/v550accessories.

For dock compatibility, see page 17.

Direct printing with a PictBridge enabled printer

Your camera is compatible with PictBridge technology, so you can print directly to
PictBridge enabled printers. You need:

■ Camera with fully charged batteries ■ PictBridge enabled printer

■ USB cable included with your camera

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Transferring and printing pictures

Connecting the camera to a PictBridge enabled printer

1 Turn off the camera and printer.

2 Connect the appropriate USB cable from the camera to the printer. See your printer

user guide for details or www.kodak.com/go/v550accessories to order cables.

Printing from a PictBridge enabled printer

1 Turn on the printer. Turn on the camera.

The PictBridge logo is displayed, followed by the current picture and menu. (If no
pictures are found, a message is displayed.) If the menu interface turns off, press any
button to redisplay it.

2 Press to choose a printing option, then press the OK button.

Current Picture—Press to choose a picture. Choose the number of copies.
Tagged Pictures—If your printer is capable, print pictures that you tagged for

printing and choose a print size.

Index Print—Print thumbnails of all pictures. (This option requires one or more

sheets of paper.) If the printer is capable, choose a print size.

All Pictures—Print all pictures in internal memory, on a card, or in Favorites.

Choose the number of copies.

Image Storage—Access internal memory, a card, or Favorites.

NOTE: During direct printing, pictures are not permanently transferred or saved to the computer or printer.

To transfer pictures to your computer, see page 12. In Favorites mode, the current favorite picture is
displayed.

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Transferring and printing pictures

Disconnecting the camera from a PictBridge enabled printer

1 Turn off the camera and printer.

2 Disconnect the USB cable from the camera and the printer.

Using a printer that is not PictBridge enabled

For details on printing pictures from your computer, click the Help button in EasyShare
software.

Ordering prints online

Kodak EasyShare gallery (www.kodakgallery.com) is one of the many online print
services offered in EasyShare software. You can easily:

■ Upload your pictures.

■ Edit, enhance, and add borders to your pictures.

■ Store pictures, and share them with family and friends.

■ Order high-quality prints, photo greeting cards, frames, and albums—and have

them delivered to your door.

Printing from an optional SD or MMC card

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

an SD/MMC card slot. See your printer user’s guide for details.

■ Make prints at an SD/MMC card-capable Kodak picture maker. (Contact a location

prior to visiting. See www.kodak.com/go/picturemaker.)

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

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Transferring and printing pictures

Dock compatibility for your camera

Dock Docking configuration

■ EasyShare photo frame

dock 2

■ Kodak EasyShare printer

dock series 3 and EasyShare
camera dock series 3

Kodak EasyShare:

■ printer dock

■ printer dock plus

■ printer dock 6000

■ camera dock 6000

See Transferring pictures with the photo frame dock 2,

page 13.

Custom
dock insert

Dock

Custom
dock insert

Kodak dock
adapter D-22

Dock

Other docks:

■ printer dock 4000

■ camera dock II

■ LS420, LS443 camera dock

Not compatible

Purchase camera docks, printer docks, and other accessories at a dealer of Kodak
products or www.kodak.com/go/v550accessories.

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4 Doing more with your camera

Using optical zoom

Use optical zoom to get up to 3X closer to your subject.

1 Use the viewfinder or LCD to frame your subject.

2 Press Telephoto (T) to zoom in. Press Wide Angle

(W) to zoom out.

If the LCD is on, the zoom indicator shows zoom
status.

3 Take the picture or video.

Zoom indicator

D

Digital zoom

T

Optical zoom

W

Using digital zoom

Use digital zoom in any Still mode to get up to 4X magnification beyond optical zoom.

1 Press Telephoto (T) to the optical zoom limit (3X). Release the button, then press it

again.

2 Take the picture or video.
NOTE: You cannot use digital zoom for video recording. You may notice decreased image quality when

using digital zoom. The slider on the zoom indicator turns red when the picture quality reaches the
limit for an acceptable 4 x 6-in. (10 x 15 cm) print.

NOTE: For focus ranges, see page 49.

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Changing the flash settings

Press the flash button repeatedly to
scroll through flash modes.

Doing more with your camera

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

Flash modes Flash fires

Auto
Flash

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

When the lighting conditions require it.

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.

Red-

If the Red-eye Pre-flash feature is

eye

turned off:

■ The flash fires once.

■ The camera then automatically

corrects red-eye in the picture.

To turn the Red-eye Pre-flash feature on/off, see Red Eye Preflash, page 34.

Off Never

For flash settings in each mode, see page 51.

If the Red-eye Pre-flash feature is
turned on:

■ The flash fires once so the eyes

become accustomed to the flash,
then fires again when the picture
is taken.

■ The camera then automatically

corrects red-eye in the picture.

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Picture-taking modes

Choose the mode that best suits your subjects and surroundings. (For flash ranges,
see page 50.)

Use this mode For

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

ease of use.

Portrait Full-frame portraits of people. Allows the subject to be sharp and the

background to be indistinct. For best results, position your subject at least
6 ft (2 m) away and fill the frame with a head and shoulder pose. Use
Telephoto to exaggerate background blur.

Scene Point-and-shoot simplicity when taking pictures under special conditions.

(See Scene modes.)

Video Capturing video with sound. (See page 6.)

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.

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

automatically sets the focus distance depending on the zoom position.

Press until the Close-up or
Landscape icon appears in the
LCD status area.

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Scene modes

1 Press the Scene button.

2 Press to display Scene mode descriptions.

NOTE: If the Help text turns off, press the OK button.

3 Press the OK button to choose a Scene mode.

Use this SCN mode For Camera pre-settings

Night
Landscape

Night
Portrait

Sport Subjects that are in

Snow Bright snow scenes. Center-Weight Metering, Multi-Zone

Beach Bright beach scenes. Center-Weight Metering, Daylight White

Party People indoors. Minimizes

Self­Portrait

Distant scenery at night.
Flash does not fire. Place
the camera on a flat,
steady surface or use a
tripod.

Reduces red-eye of people
in night scenes or low-light
conditions. Place the
camera on a flat, steady
surface or use a tripod.

motion.

red-eye.

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

Infinity Focus, Center-Weight Metering,
Daylight White balance, Flash Off,
maximum 2-second shutter speed

Multi-Pattern Exposure Metering,
Multi-Zone Focus, Red-eye flash

Fast shutter speed, Multi-Pattern Exposure
Metering

Focus, +1 Exposure Compensation

Balance, +1 Exposure Compensation

Multi-Pattern Exposure Metering,
Multi-Zone Focus, Red-eye Flash

Macro Focus, Multi-Pattern Exposure
Metering, Multi-Zone Focus, Red-eye
Flash

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Use this SCN mode For Camera pre-settings

Manner/
Museum

Fireworks Flash does not fire. Place

Backlight Subjects that are in

Flower Close-ups of flowers or

Children Action pictures of children

Panning Shooting a fast-moving

Candlelight Subjects illuminated by

Sunset Subjects at dusk. Multi-pattern Exposure Metering, Multi-

Custom Choosing your own

Text Documents. Macro Focus, Center-Weight Metering,

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

the camera on a flat,
steady surface or use a
tripod.

shadow or “backlit”
(when light is behind the
subject).

other small subjects in
bright light.

in bright light.

subject. The background
gives the sense of
movement, while the
subject appears still.

candlelight.

settings.

No sounds, no flash, Multi-Pattern
Exposure Metering, Multi-Zone Focus

2-second exposure, Infinity Focus,
Center-Weight Metering, Daylight White
Balance

Multi-Pattern Exposure Metering,
Multi-Zone Focus, Fill-Flash

Macro Focus, Daylight White Balance,
Center-Zone Focus, Center-Weight
Metering

Multi-Pattern Exposure Metering,
Multi-Zone Focus

Shutter speed > 1/180 sec., Multi-Zone
Focus, Multi-Pattern Exposure Metering

Multi-pattern Exposure Metering, Multi­Zone Focus, Daylight White Balance

Zone Focus, Daylight White Balance

Settings are saved, even after the camera
is turned off. (To reset, see page 32.)

Multi-Zone Focus, +1 Exposure
Compensation

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Running a slide show

Use the Slide Show to display your pictures and videos (with sound).
NOTE:

If you have an EasyShare photo frame dock 2, see

Starting the slide show

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

2 Press to highlight Slide Show , then press the OK button.

3 Press to highlight Begin Show, then press the OK button.

Each picture and video is displayed once.

To interrupt 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 set the display
interval from 3 to 60 seconds.

1 On the Slide Show menu, press to highlight Interval, then press the OK

button.

2 Select a display interval.

To scroll through the seconds quickly, press and hold .

3 Press the OK button.

The interval setting remains until you change it.

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Running a continuous slide show loop

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

1 On the Slide Show menu, press to highlight Loop, then press the OK button.

2 Press to highlight On, then press the OK button.

The slide show repeats until you press the OK button or until battery power is
exhausted. The Loop feature remains until you change it.

Choosing a slide show transition

1 On the Slide Show menu, press to highlight Transition, then press the OK

button.

2 Press to select a transition, then press the OK button.

Running a slide show with the EasyShare photo frame dock 2

Your package may include an EasyShare photo frame dock 2. (To purchase
accessories, see www.kodak.com/go/v550accessories.)

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Doing more with your camera

Reviewing pictures and videos on a television

You can review pictures and videos on a television, computer monitor, or any device
equipped with a video input. (Image quality on a television screen may not be as good
as on a computer monitor or when printed.)

NOTE: Ensure that the Video Out setting (NTSC or PAL) is correct (see Video Out, page 34).

1 Connect the audio/video cable (may be sold separately) from the camera A/V

Out/USB port to the television video-in port (yellow) and audio-in port (white). See
your television user’s guide for details.

2 Review pictures and videos on the television.

Cropping pictures

1 Press the Review button.

2 Press for previous/next.

3 Press the Menu button, choose Crop , then press the OK button.

4 Press Telephoto (T) to zoom in, or to move the crop box.

5 Follow the screen prompts.

NOTE: The picture is copied, then cropped. The original picture is saved.

6 Press the Menu button to exit the menu.

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Making pictures from a video

1 Press the Review button.

2 Press to locate a video.

3 Press the Menu button, choose Make Picture , then press the OK button.

4 Follow the screen prompts.

NOTE: A picture is created. The original video is saved.

5 Press the Menu button to exit the menu.

Viewing picture/video information

1

Press Review.

2

Press Info.

To exit Review, press the Review button.

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Using the histogram to view picture brightness

The histogram shows the distribution of the subject’s brightness. If the peak is to the
right of the graph, the subject is bright; if it’s to the left, the subject is dark. Optimal
exposure is achieved when the peak is in the middle of the histogram.

To turn on the histogram in Capture mode or in
Review, press the LCD/Info button until the
histogram appears.

Using exposure compensation to adjust picture brightness

You can adjust exposure compensation to make your pictures darker or lighter.

to increase exposure compensation

to decrease exposure compensation

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:

■ A card is inserted in the camera.

■ The camera’s picture storage location is set to the location from which you are

copying. See Image Storage, page 32.

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Copy pictures or videos:

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

2 Press to highlight Copy , then press the OK button.

3 Press to highlight an option.

4 Press the OK button.

NOTE: Pictures and videos are copied, not moved. To remove pictures videos and from the original location

after copying, delete them (see page 11).
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 11.

Changing picture-taking settings

You can change settings to get the best results from your camera. (Some settings are
unavailable in some modes.)

1 Press the Menu button.

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

3 Choose an option, then press the OK button.

4 Press the Menu button to exit.

Setting Icon Options

Self-timer

A picture is taken 10
seconds after the Shutter
button is pressed. (Place
camera on a tripod or flat
surface.)

Off (default)
On

Press the Shutter button halfway, then completely
down. To cancel the Self-timer before the picture is taken,
press the Self-timer button. (The Self-timer setting
remains on.)

Use the same procedure to take a self-timer video, but
press the Shutter button completely down:

NOTE: The video stops when no storage space remains.

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Setting Icon Options

Burst

Camera takes up to 5
pictures (3 per second)
while the Shutter button
is pressed.

Capture an expected
event, such as a person
swinging a
golf club.

Picture Size

Choose a picture
resolution.

This setting remains until
you change it.

Video Size

Choose a video
resolution.

This setting remains until
you change it.

Off (default)
On

Press the Shutter button halfway, then hold it
completely down to take pictures.

The camera stops taking pictures when you release the
Shutter button, when the pictures are taken, or when there
is no more storage space.

During quickview, you can delete all pictures in the burst
series. To delete selectively, do so in Review (see

page 11).

5.0 MP (default)—for printing up to
20 x 30 in. (51 x 76 cm); pictures are highest resolution
and largest file size.

4.4 MP (3:2)— ideal for printing 4 x 6 in.
(10 x 15 cm) prints without cropping. Also for printing up
to 20 x 30 in. (51 x 76 cm)

4.0 MP— for printing up to 20 x 30 in.
(51 x 76 cm); pictures are medium resolution with smaller
file size.

3.1 MP—for printing up to 11 x 14 in.
(28 x 36 cm); pictures are medium resolution with smaller
file size.

1.8 MP—for printing 4 x 6 in. (10 x 15 cm) prints,
emailing, Internet, screen display, or for conserving
space.

640 x 480 (default)
320 x 240

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Setting Icon Options

White Balance

Choose your lighting
condition.

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

ISO Speed

Control the sensitivity of
the camera sensor.

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

Color Mode

Choose color tones.

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

ISO

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.

Open Shade—for pictures in the shade in natural
lighting.

Available in Auto, Portrait, and SCN-Custom

Auto (default)
ISO 80, 100, 200, 400 (800 available only in 1.8 MP

picture quality.)

High Color
Natural Color (default)
Low Color
Black & White
Sepia—for pictures with a reddish-brown, antique look.

NOTE: EasyShare software also lets you change a color picture

Unavailable in Video mode.

to black-and-white or sepia.

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Sharpness

Control picture sharpness.

This setting remains until
you change it.

Exposure Metering

Evaluate light levels at
specific areas of a scene.

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

AF Control

Choose an auto-focus
setting.

This setting remains until
you change it.

High
Normal (default)
Low

Multi-pattern (default)—evaluates lighting

conditions throughout the image to give an optimum
picture exposure. Ideal for general picture taking.

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

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

Continuous AF—because the camera is always
focusing, there is no need to press the Shutter button
halfway down to focus.

Single AF (default)—uses external AF sensor and
TTL-AF when the Shutter button is pressed halfway down.

NOTE: In Video mode, the settings are Continuous AF or Off.

Focus Zone

Select a large or
concentrated area of
focus.

This setting remains until
you change it.

Long Time Exposure

Choose how long the
shutter stays open.

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

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

NOTE: For the best pictures, the camera is set to Multi-zone

0.5, 0.7, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 6, or 8 seconds

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when in Landscape mode.

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Setting Icon Options

Set Album

Choose Album names.

This setting remains until
you change it. You can
apply different Set Album
choices to videos and to
pictures.

Image Storage

Choose a storage location
for pictures and videos.

This setting remains until
you change it.

Reset to Default All picture-taking settings return to their default.

Video Length

Choose video record
length.

This setting remains until
you change it.

Motion Image
Stabilization

Improve video stability.

Setup Menu

Choose additional
settings.

Off (default)
On

Pre-select album names before you take pictures or
videos. Then, all the pictures or videos you take are
tagged with those album names. See page 35.

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.

Available only in Scene Custom mode.

Continuous (default)
5 sec.
15 sec.
30 sec.

Available in Video mode.

On (default)
Off

Available in Video mode.

See Customizing your camera.

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Customizing your camera

Use Setup to customize your camera settings.

1 In any mode, press the Menu button.

2 Press to highlight Setup , then press the OK button.

3 Press to highlight the setting you wish to change, then press the OK button.

4 Choose an option, then press the OK button.

5 Press the Menu button to exit.

Setting Options

Camera Sounds

Choose sound effects.

Sound Volume Off

LCD Brightness

Choose inactivity time until LCD dims.

Auto Power Off

Choose inactivity time until camera turns off.

Date & Time See page 3.

Theme—applies the same sound effect set to

all functions.
Individual—choose a sound effect for each

function.

Low (default)
Medium
High

10 sec.
20 sec. (default)
30 sec.
Continuous

10 minutes (default)
5 minutes
3 minutes
1 minutes

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Setting Options

Video Out

Choose the regional setting that lets you
connect the camera to a television or other
external device.

Photo Frame

Choose EasyShare photo frame dock 2
settings.

Orientation Sensor

Orient pictures so that they are displayed
with the correct side up.

Red Eye Preflash

Choose if the Red-eye flash fires
automatically before a picture is taken.

NOTE: The camera automatically corrects red-eye,

NTSC (default)—used in North America and
Japan; most common format.

PAL—used in Europe and China.

Interval (between slide show frames)
Loop (On/Off, for slide show)
Transition (between slide show frames)
Image Source (Auto/Internal/Favorites)
Run Time (for slide show)

On (default)
Off
On Transfer—sets Orientation Sensor on

camera LCD to Off. When picture is transferred
to the computer, it is rotated to the proper
orientation.

On—red-eye flash fires before the picture is
taken.

Off (default)—camera removes red-eye
automatically.

even if the Red Eye Preflash is set to Off.

Date Stamp

Imprint the date on pictures.

Video Date Display

Display Date/Time at the start of video
playback.

Video Print

Nine frames are taken from each new video
to make a 9-up picture.

Choose a date option, or turn off the feature.
(Default is off.)

On (default)— choose from date formats.
Off

On (default)
Off

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Setting Options

Blur Warning On (default)

Off (See page 7.)

Language See page 3.

Format

CAUTION:

Formatting deletes all pictures

and videos, including those that
are protected. Removing a card
during formatting may damage

Memory Card—deletes everything on the

card; formats the card.

Cancel—exits without making a change.
Internal Memory—deletes everything in

internal memory including email addresses,
album names, and favorites; formats the
internal memory.

the card.

About

View camera information.

Pre-tagging for album names

Use the Set Album (Still or Video) feature to pre-select album names before you take
pictures or videos. Then, all the pictures or videos you take are tagged with those
album names.

First—on your computer

Use the EasyShare software that came with your camera to create album names on
your computer. Then copy up to 32 album names to the album name list the next time
you connect the camera to the computer. See Kodak EasyShare software Help for
details.

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Second—on your camera

1 In any mode, press the Menu button.

2 Press to highlight Set Album , then press the OK button.

3 Press to highlight an album name, then press the OK button. Repeat to

mark pictures or videos for albums.

Selected albums are noted with a check mark.

4 Highlight Exit, then press the OK button.

Your selections are saved. If you turn on the LCD, your album selection is displayed on
the screen. A plus (+) after the album name means more than one album is selected.

5 Press the Menu button to exit the menu.

Third—transfer to your computer

When you transfer the tagged pictures or videos to your computer, EasyShare
software opens and categorizes your pictures in the appropriate album. See EasyShare
software Help for details.

Tagging pictures/videos for albums

Use the Album feature in Review mode to tag the pictures and videos in your camera
with album names.

First—on your computer

Use Kodak EasyShare software to create album names on your computer, then copy
up to 32 album names to the camera’s internal memory.

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Second—on your camera

1 Press the Review button, then locate the picture or video.

2 Press the Menu button.

3 Press to highlight Album , then press the OK button.

4 Press to highlight an album folder, then press the OK button.

To add other pictures to the same album, press to scroll through the pictures.
When the picture you want is displayed, press the OK button.

To add the pictures to more than one album, repeat step 4 for each album.

The album name appears with the picture. A plus (+) after the album name means the
picture was added to more than one album.

To remove a selection, highlight an album name and press the OK button. To remove
all album selections, select Clear All.

Third—transfer to your computer

When you transfer the tagged pictures and videos to your computer, EasyShare
software opens and categorizes your pictures and videos in the appropriate album
folder. See EasyShare software Help for details.

Sharing your pictures

Press the Share button to “tag” your pictures and videos. When they are transferred
to your computer, you can share them. Press the Share button to tag pictures/videos:

■ Any time. (The most recent picture/video taken is then displayed.)

■ Just after you take a picture/video, during quickview (see page 6).

■ After pressing the Review button (see page 9).

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Tagging pictures for printing

1 Press the Share button. Press to locate a picture.

2 Press to highlight Print , then press the OK button.*

3 Press to select the number of copies (0-99). Zero removes the tag for that

picture.

The Print icon appears in the status area. The default quantity is one.

4Optional: You can apply a print quantity to other pictures. Press to locate a

picture. Keep the print quantity as is, or press to change it. Repeat this step
until the desired print quantity is applied to the pictures.

5 Press the OK button. Then press the Share button to exit the menu.

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

When you transfer the tagged pictures to your computer, the EasyShare software print
screen opens. For details on printing, click the Help button in EasyShare software.

For more information on printing from your computer, printer dock, PictBridge
enabled printer, or card, see page 14.

NOTE: For the best 4 x 6 in. (10 x 15 cm) prints, use the 4.4 MP (3:2) picture quality. See page 29.

Tagging pictures and videos for emailing

First—on your computer

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. For details,
click the Help button in EasyShare software.

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Second—tag pictures/videos on your camera

1 Press the Share button. Press to locate a picture/video.

2 Press to highlight Email , then press the OK button.

The Email icon appears in the status area.

3 Press to highlight an email address, then press the OK button.

To tag other pictures/videos with the same address, press to scroll through
them. When the picture you want is displayed, press OK.

To send the pictures/videos to more than one address, repeat step 3 for each
address.

Selected addresses are checked.

4 Press to highlight Exit, then press the OK button.

The Email icon appears in the status area.

5 Press the Share button to exit the menu.

Third—transfer and email

When you transfer the tagged pictures/videos to your computer, the Email screen
opens and lets you send them to the addresses you specified. For details, click the
Help button in EasyShare software.

Tagging pictures as favorites

You can preserve your favorite pictures in the Favorites section of your camera’s
internal memory, then share them with friends and family.

NOTE: When you transfer pictures from your camera to your computer, all pictures (including favorites) are

stored on your computer at full size. Favorite pictures - smaller copies of your originals - are loaded
back to your camera, so you can share and enjoy more.

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Share your favorite pictures in 3 easy steps:

1. Tag pictures as
favorites

2. Transfer
pictures to your
computer

3. View favorites
on your camera

1 Press the Share button. Press to locate a picture.

2 Press to highlight Favorite , then press the OK button.

The Favorite icon appears in the status area. To remove the tag, press
the OK button again.

1 To enjoy full functionality, load and use the EasyShare software that

was packaged with this camera. (See page 12.)

2 Connect the camera to the computer using the USB cable (see

page 13) or an EasyShare dock.

The first time you transfer pictures, the software helps you make choices
about your favorite pictures. Then, your pictures are transferred to the
computer. Favorite pictures (smaller versions of the originals) are loaded
to the Favorites section of your camera’s internal memory.

1 Slide the Auto/Favorites switch to Favorites .
2 Press to scroll through favorites.

NOTE: The camera holds a limited number of favorites. Use Camera Favorites in EasyShare software to

customize the size of your camera Favorites section. Videos tagged as favorites remain in the
Favorites folder in EasyShare software. For more information, click the Help button in EasyShare
software.

Optional settings

In Favorites mode, press the Menu button to access optional settings.

Slide Show (page 23) Picture Information (page 26)

Multi-up (page 10) Remove all favorites (page 41)

Setup Menu (page 32)

NOTE: Pictures taken at the 4.4 MP (3:2) picture quality are displayed at a 3:2 aspect ratio with a black bar

at the top of the screen.

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Removing all favorites from your camera

1 Slide the Auto/Favorites switch to Favorites .

2 Press the Menu button.

3 Highlight , then press the OK button.

All pictures stored in the Favorites section of internal memory are removed. Favorites are
restored the next time you transfer pictures to the computer.

4 Press the Menu button to exit the menu.

Preventing favorites from transferring to the camera

1 Open EasyShare software. Click the My Collection tab.

2 Go to the Albums view.

3 Click the Camera Favorites Album for your camera.

4 Click Remove Album.

The next time you transfer pictures from your camera to the computer, use the Camera
Favorites Wizard/Assistant in EasyShare software to either recreate your Camera
Favorites Album or to turn off the Camera Favorites feature.

Tagging favorites for print and email

1 Slide the Auto/Favorites switch to Favorites . Press to locate a picture.

2 Press the Share button.

3 Highlight Print or Email , then press the OK button.

NOTE: Favorites that were taken on this camera (not imported from another source) are good for prints up

to 4 x 6 in. (10 x 15 cm).

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5 Troubleshooting

Camera problems

Status Solution

Camera does not
turn on

Camera does not turn
off and the lens does
not retract

Camera buttons and
controls do not
function

Lens does not extend
when the camera turns
on or does not retract

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

Pictures remaining
number does not
decrease after taking a
picture

Picture orientation is
not accurate

■ Make sure the correct battery type is installed (page 55).

■ Insert a new or charged battery.

■ Make sure the battery is charged.

■ Turn the camera off, then on again.

■ Make sure the camera is not in Favorites mode.

■ If the problem still exists, get help (page 47).

■ Transfer the picture to the computer.

■ Tr ansf er

■ Take another picture. If the problem continues, change the image

■ 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.)

■ Set the Orientation Sensor to ON (Orientation Sensor, page 34).

all

pictures to the computer (page 12).

storage location to internal memory (page 32).

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Troubleshooting

Status Solution

Flash does not fire ■ Check the flash setting, and change as needed (page 19).

NOTE: The flash does not fire in all modes.

Storage location is
almost or entirely full

Battery life is short

You cannot take a
picture

Error message appears
on the LCD

Memory card not
recognized or the
camera freezes with
the card.

■ Transfer the pictures to the computer (page 12).

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

■ Change the image storage location to internal memory

(page 32).

■ Make sure the correct battery type is installed (page 55).

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

battery in the camera. See page 55.

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

■ Turn the camera off, then on again. Make sure the camera is not

in Favorites mode.

■ Depress the Shutter button all the way (page 5).

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

■ Wait until the Ready light turns green before taking another

picture.

■ Memory is full. Transfer pictures to the computer (page 12),

delete pictures (page 11), change image storage location, or
insert another card.

■ Turn the camera off, then on again.

■ Remove the memory card.

■ Remove the battery. Wipe the contacts with a clean, dry cloth

(page 55).

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

■ If the problem still exists, get help (page 47).

■ Card may be corrupted. Format the card in the camera (Format,

page 35).

■ Use another memory card.

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Troubleshooting

Computer/connectivity problems

Status Solution

Computer does not
communicate with
the camera

Pictures do not
transfer to the
computer

Slide Show does not
run on an external
video device

■ Insert a charged battery (page 1).

■ Turn on the camera.

■ Make sure the USB cable is connected to the camera and the

computer (page 13). (If using an EasyShare dock, check all cable
connections. Make sure the camera is seated on the dock.)

■ Make sure the EasyShare software is installed (page 12).

■ Click the Help button in EasyShare software.

■ Adjust the camera Video Out setting (NTSC or PAL, Video Out,

page 34).

■ Make sure the external device settings are correct. (See the

device’s user’s guide).

Picture quality problems

Status Solution

Picture is not clear

■ To automatically set exposure and focus, press the Shutter button

halfway. When the Ready light turns green, press the Shutter
button completely down to take the picture.

■ Clean the lens (page 56).

■ Make sure the camera is not in Close-up mode if you are more than

21 in. (0.7 m) from your subject.

■ Place the camera on a flat, steady surface or use a tripod (especially

in high-zoom settings or in low light).

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Status Solution

Picture is too dark or
underexposed

■ Reposition the camera for more available light.

■ Use Fill flash (page 19) or change your position so light is not

behind the subject.

■ Move so that the distance between you and the subject is within the

effective flash range (page 50).

■ To automatically set exposure and focus, press the Shutter button

halfway. When the Ready light turns green, press the Shutter
button completely down to take the picture.

Picture is too light

■ Reposition the camera to reduce the amount of available light.

■ Turn the flash off (page 19).

■ Move so that the distance between you and the subject is within the

effective flash range (page 50).

■ To automatically set exposure and focus, press the Shutter button

halfway. When the Ready light turns green, press the Shutter
button completely down to take the picture.

■ In Auto, Portrait, and SCN modes, adjust the exposure

compensation (page 27).

Troubleshooting

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Troubleshooting

Direct printing (PictBridge enabled printer)
problems

Status Solution

Cannot locate the desired picture

The Direct print menu interface
turns off

Cannot print pictures

Camera or printer display an error
message

■ Turn on the camera. Make sure the camera is not in

Favorites mode.

■ Use the Direct print menu to change the image

storage location.

■ Press any camera button to redisplay the menu.

■ Make sure there is a connection between the camera

and the printer (page 14).

■ Make sure the printer and the camera have power.

■ Follow the prompts to resolve the issue.

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6 Getting help

Helpful links

Camera

Get support for your product (FAQs, troubleshooting
information, arrange for repairs, etc.)

Purchase camera accessories (camera docks, printer
docks, lenses, cards, etc.)

Download the latest camera firmware and software www.kodak.com/go/v550downloads

See online demonstrations of your camera www.kodak.com/go/howto

www.kodak.com/go/v550support

www.kodak.com/go/v550accessories

Software

Get information on EasyShare software www.kodak.com/go/easysharesw

(or click the Help button in EasyShare software)

Get help with the Windows operating
system and working with digital pictures

www.kodak.com/go/pcbasics

Other

Get support for cameras, software, accessories, more www.kodak.com/go/support

Get information on Kodak EasyShare printer docks www.kodak.com/go/printerdocks

Get information on Kodak inkjet products www.kodak.com/go/inkjet

Optimize your printer for truer, more vibrant colors www.kodak.com/go/onetouch

Register your camera www.kodak.com/go/register

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Getting help

Telephone customer support

If you have questions concerning this product, you may speak with a customer
support representative:

Australia 1800 147 701 Netherlands 020 346 9372

Austria 0179 567 357 New Zealand 0800 440 786

Belgium 02 713 14 45 Norway 23 16 21 33

Brazil 0800 150000 Philippines 1 800 1 888 9600

Canada 1 800 465 6325

China 800 820 6027 Portugal 021 415 4125

Denmark 3 848 71 30 Singapore 800 6363 036

Ireland 01 407 3054 Spain 91 749 76 53

Finland 0800 1 17056 Sweden 08 587 704 21

France 01 55 1740 77 Switzerland 01 838 53 51

Germany 069 5007 0035 Taiwan 0800 096 868

Greece

Hong Kong 800 901 514

India 91 22 617 5823 United Kingdom 0870 243 0270

Italy 02 696 33452 United States 1 800 235 6325

Japan 03 5540 9002 Outside the US 585 726 7260

Korea 00798 631 0024 International Toll Line [phone]

00800 44140775

Poland 00800 4411625

Thailand 001 800 631 0017

Turkey 00800 448827073

International Toll Fax [phone]

For the most up-to-date listings, visit:

www.kodak.com/US/en/digital/contacts/DAIInternationalContacts.shtml

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Camera specifications

For more specifications, visit www.kodak.com/go/v550support.

CCD—1/2.5 in. CCD, 4:3 aspect ratio

Output image size—

5.0 MP: 2576 x 1932 pixels

4.4 MP (3:2): 2576 x 1716 pixels

4.0 MP: 2304 x 1728 pixels

3.1 MP: 2048 x 1536 pixels

1.8 MP: 1552 x 1164 pixels

Color display—2.5 in. (4.6 cm) color hybrid LCD, 960 x 240 (230 K) pixels

Color electronic viewfinder—LCD

Preview (LCD)—Frame rate: 24 fps

Taking lens—3X optical zoom, aspheric all-glass Schneider-Kreuznach lens,

f/2.8-4.8 (35 mm equivalent: 36-108 mm)

Lens protection—Built-in

Digital zoom—Combined zoom settings 3.2 to 12X in 0.2X increments. (Not

supported for movie capture.)

Focus system—TTL-AF; auto, multi-zone, center-spot. Working range:

24 in. (60 cm)–infinity @ wide
24 in. (60 cm)–infinity @ telephoto
2–28 in. (5–70 cm) @ wide close-up
16–28 in (40–70 cm) @ telephoto close-up

Exposure metering—

TTL-AE
Multi-pattern, Center-spot, Center-weighted

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Exposure compensation—+/-2.0 EV with 1/3 EV step

Shutter speed—Auto: 1/8–1/1400 sec. (1/2–8 sec. in long exposure mode)

ISO speed—

Auto: 80 to 160
Selectable: 80, 100, 200, 400, 800 (800 available only in 1.8 MP picture quality.)

Electronic flash—

Guide no. 5.6
Auto flash with photo sensor

Working range: 2–7.9 ft (0.6–2.4m) @ Wide; 2–5.2 ft (0.6–1.6m) @ Tele
Auto, Fill, Red-eye, Off

Capture modes—Auto, Portrait, SCN modes, Video.

Burst mode—Maximum 5 pictures @ 3 fps; AE, AF, AWB executed for first shot only

Video capture—

VGA (640 x 480) @ 30 fps
QVGA (320 x 240) @ 30 fps

Image file format—

Still: EXIF 2.21 (JPEG compression); file organization DCF
Video: QuickTime (CODEC MPEG4)

Image storage—Optional MMC or SD Card (The SD logo is a trademark of
the SD Card Association.)

Internal storage capacity—32 MB internal memory

Quickview—Yes

Video output—NTSC or PAL

Power—Kodak rechargeable Li-Ion battery

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Communication with computer—USB 2.0 (full speed, PIMA 15740 protocol), via
USB cable, EasyShare camera dock series 3, EasyShare printer dock series 3, photo
frame dock 2

PictBridge support—Yes

Self-timer—10 seconds

Sound feedback—All On, Shutter Only, All Off

White balance—Auto, Daylight, Open Shade, Tungsten, Fluorescent

Auto sleep mode—Yes

Color modes—High Color, Natural Color, Low Color, Black & White, Sepia

Date stamp—None, YYYYMMDD, MMDDYYYY, DDMMYYYY

Tripod mount—1/4 inch

Operating temperature—32–104 F (0–40 C) degrees

Size—3.7 in. (94 mm) x 2.2 in. (56 mm) x 0.9 in. (22.1 mm) @ power off

Weight—5 oz (143 g) without card or battery

Flash settings in each mode

Capture modes Default setting Available settings

Auto Auto* Auto, Off, Fill Flash, Red-eye

Portrait Auto* Auto, Off, Fill Flash, Red-eye

Sport Auto* Auto, Off, Fill Flash, Red-eye

Children Auto* Auto, Off, Fill Flash, Red-eye

Party Red-eye* Auto, Off, Fill Flash, Red-eye

Beach Auto* Auto, Off, Fill Flash, Red-eye

Flower Off Off, Fill Flash

Fireworks Off Off

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Capture modes Default setting Available settings

Snow Auto* Auto, Off, Fill Flash, Red-eye

Backlight Fill Fill

Close-up Off Off, Fill Flash

Night Portrait Red-eye* Auto, Off, Fill Flash, Red-eye

Landscape Off Off

Night Landscape Off Off

Manner/Museum Off Off

Text Off Fill, Off

Self-Portrait Red-eye* Auto, Off, Fill Flash, Red-eye

Panning Off Fill, Off

Candlelight Off Fill, Off

Sunset Auto* Auto, Off, Fill Flash, Red-eye

Custom Auto Auto, Off, Fill Flash, Red-eye

Video Off Off

Burst Off Off

* When you change to Auto or Red-eye in these modes, it becomes the default until
you change it.

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Appendix

Storage capacities

File sizes vary. You may be able to store more or fewer pictures and videos. Favorites
take up additional space in internal memory.

Picture storage capacity

Number of pictures

5.0 MP 4.4 MP (3:2) 4.0 MP 3.1 MP 1.8 MP

32 MB internal memory 17 19 21 27 43

32 MB SD/MMC 19 22 24 30 48

64 MB SD/MMC 39 44 48 60 97

128 MB SD/MMC 79 88 97 121 195

256 MB SD/MMC 159 178 196 242 391

512 MB SD/MMC 319 356 392 485 783

Video storage capacity

Minutes/seconds of video

VGA (640 x 480) QVGA (320 x 240)

32 MB internal memory 48 sec. 2 min. 2 sec.

32 MB SD/MMC 53 sec. 2 min. 16 sec.

64 MB SD/MMC 1 min. 47 sec. 4 min. 32 sec.

128 MB SD/MMC 3 min. 34 sec. 9 min. 4 sec.

256 MB SD/MMC 7 min. 9 sec. 18 min. 9 sec.

512 MB SD/MMC 14 min. 19 sec. 36 min. 19 sec.

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Important safety instructions

CAUTION:
Do not disassemble this product; there are no user-serviceable

parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. Do not
expose this product to liquid, moisture, or extreme temperatures.
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 Support.

Using this product

■ Read and follow these instructions before using Kodak products. Always follow

basic safety procedures.

■ The use of an accessory attachment that is not recommended by Kodak, such as an

AC adapter, may cause fire, electric shock, or injury.

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

Battery safety and handling

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

■ Read and follow all warnings and instructions supplied by the battery

manufacturer.

■ Use only batteries that are approved for this product.

■ 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.

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■ 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
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 Kodak Support.

■ Dispose of batteries according to local and national regulations.

■ Do not charge non-rechargeable batteries.

For more information on batteries, see

www.kodak.com/global/en/service/batteries/batteryUsage.jhtml

Battery life

Li-Ion rechargeable battery: 120 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.

Extending battery life

■ Limit the following activities that quickly deplete battery power:

– Reviewing your pictures on the LCD (see page 9)

– Using the LCD as a viewfinder (see page 5)

– Excessive use of the flash

■ Dirt on the battery contacts can affect battery life. Wipe the contacts with a clean,

dry cloth before loading the battery in the camera.

■ Battery performance is reduced at temperatures below 41° F (5° C). When using

your camera in cold weather, carry spare batteries and keep them warm. Do not
discard cold batteries that do not work; when they return to room temperature,
they may be usable.

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Power-saving features

If no action for The camera To turn it back on

1 minute Screen turns off. Press the OK button.

10, 5, 3 minutes Enters auto power off. Press a button or insert/remove card.

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). See

www.kodak.com/go/v550downloads.

Additional care and maintenance

■ If the camera has been subjected to inclement weather or you suspect water has

gotten inside the camera, turn off the camera and remove the battery and card.
Allow all components to air-dry for at least 24 hours before using the camera
again.

■ Blow gently on the lens or LCD to remove dust and dirt. Wipe gently with a soft,

lint-free cloth or an untreated lens-cleaning tissue. Do not use cleaning solutions
unless designed specifically for camera lenses. Do not allow chemicals, such as
suntan lotion, to contact painted surfaces.

■ Service agreements may be available in your country. Contact a dealer of Kodak

products for more information.

■ For digital camera disposal or recycling information, contact your local authorities.

In the US, visit the Electronics Industry Alliance Web site at www.eiae.org or the
Kodak Web site at www.kodak.com/go/v550support.

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Limited Warranty

Kodak warrants Kodak EasyShare digital cameras and accessories (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

This limited warranty will be honored only within the geographical location that
Kodak digital cameras and accessories were purchased.

Kodak will REPAIR or REPLACE Kodak EasyShare digital cameras and accessories if
they fail to function properly during the warranty period, subject to any conditions
and/or limitations stated herein. Such repair service will include all labor as well as
any necessary adjustments and/or replacement parts. Such repair or replacement is
the sole remedy under this warranty.

If replacement parts are used in making repairs, these 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.

Limitations

Request for Warranty service will not be accepted without proof of date of purchase,
such as a copy of the original dated Kodak EasyShare digital camera or accessory
sales receipt. (Always keep the original for your records.)

This warranty does not apply to the battery(s) used in digital cameras or accessories.
This warranty does not cover circumstances beyond Kodak’s control, nor problems
caused by failure to follow the operating instructions in the Kodak EasyShare digital
cameras and accessories User’s Guides.

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, FAILURE TO

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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. 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.

The option of replacement 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 and excluded herefrom.

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 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.

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Regulatory compliance

FCC compliance and advisory

Kodak EasyShare V550 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

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Canadian DOC statement

DOC Class B Compliance—This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian

ICES-003.

Observation des normes-Class B—Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est
conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment labeling

In the European Union, do not discard this product as unsorted municipal waste.
Contact your local authorities or go to www.kodak.com/go/recycle for recycling
program information.

VCCI Class B ITE

English translation: This is a Class B product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control
Council for Interference from Information Technology Equipment (VCCI). If this is used near a
radio or television receiver in a domestic environment, it may cause radio interference. Install
and use the equipment according to the instruction manual.

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.

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Index 1

A

A/V out setting, 25
A/V out, USB, ii
about

picture, video, 26

this camera, 35
AC adapter, 2
accessories, 14

buying, 47

printer dock, 14

SD/MMC card, 4
AF control, 31
albums

set, 32

tagging pictures for, 35
auto

focus control, 31

focus framing marks, 8

mode, 20

mode button, i

power off, 33

power-down, 56
auto/favorites switch, ii

B

B&W, 30
backlight, 22
battery

charging, 2

compartment, ii

expected life, 55

extending life, 55

loading, 1
lock, ii
safety, 54

types, 55
beach, 21
blur warning, 7, 35
burst, 29
button

auto mode, i

auto/favorites, ii

close-up/landscape, ii

delete, ii, 6

flash, i

LCD/Info, ii

menu, ii

OK, ii

on/off, i

portrait mode, i

review, ii, 9

SCN (scene) mode, i

share, ii

shutter, i

video mode, i

zoom, ii, 18

C

cable

audio/video, 25

USB, 13
camera screen (LCD)

reviewing pictures, videos, 9
camera sounds, 33

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Canadian compliance, 60
caring for your camera, 56
charge battery, 2
children, 22
clock, setting, 3
close-up mode, 20
close-up/landscape button, ii
color mode, 30
compatibility, dock, 17
computer

connecting camera, 12
transfer to, 12

copy pictures

card to memory, 27
memory to card, 27

to computer via USB cable, 12
cropping pictures, 25
customer support, 48
customizing camera settings, 33

D

date setting, 3
date stamp, 34
DC-in, i
delete button, ii
deleting

during quickview, 6

from internal memory, 11

from SD/MMC card, 11

protecting pictures, videos, 11
digital zoom, using, 18
displaying slide show, 23
disposal, recycling, 56
dock

connector, ii
photo frame 2, 2, 13, 24

printer, 14
dock compatibility, 17
downloading pictures, 12

E

EasyShare photo frame dock 2, 2
EasyShare software, 12
emailing pictures, videos, 38
exposure

compensation, 27

long time, 31

metering, 31
external video device

viewing pictures, videos, 25

F

favorites

removing, 41

settings, 40

tagging, 39
favorites/auto switch, ii
FCC compliance, 59
fireworks, 22
firmware, upgrading, 56
flash

button, i

settings, 19
flower, 22
focus

framing marks, 8

zone, 31
format, 35

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H

help, 47
histogram, 27

I

icon

blur, 7
icon, modes, 20
image storage, 32
information

about pictures, videos, 26
installing

battery, 1

SD/MMC card, 4

software, 12
internal memory capacity, 53
ISO speed, 30

K

Kodak EasyShare software

installing, 12

upgrading, 56
Kodak web sites, 47

L

landscape mode, 20
LCD, ii

brightness, 33
LCD/Info button, ii

using, 5
lens, i

cleaning lens, 56
light sensor, i
loading

battery, 1

SD/MMC card, 4
software, 12

long time exposure, 31

M

Mac OS, installing software, 12
magnify picture, 9
maintenance, camera, 56
make picture from video, 26
manner/museum, 22
memory

inserting card, 4

storage capacities, 53
menu button, ii
microphone, i
modes, 20

auto, 20

backlight, 22

beach, 21

children, 22

close-up, 20

fireworks, 22

flower, 22

landscape, 20

manner/museum, 22

night landscape, 21

night portrait, 21

party, 21

portrait, 20

SCN (scene), 20

self-portrait, 21

snow, 21

text, 22

video, 20

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motion image stabilization, 32

N

night landscape, 21
night portrait, 21

O

OK button, ii
on/off button, i
online prints, ordering, 16
optical zoom, 18
orientation sensor, 34

P

party, 21
photo frame dock 2, 2, 13, 24, 34
PictBridge printer, 14
picture quality, 29
picture size, 29
pictures

checking settings, 10
copying, 27
cropping, 25
deleting, 11
emailing tagged, 38
printing, 16
printing tagged, 38
protecting, 11
reviewing, 9
storage capacity, 53
tagging, 35
taking, modes, 20

transfer via USB cable, 12
portrait mode, 20
portrait mode button, i

power

auto off, 56
button, i
camera, 3

off, 33
printer dock, 14
printing

from a card, 16

from computer, 16

optimizing printer, 47

order online, 16

PictBridge, 14

tagged pictures, 16

with EasyShare printer dock, 14
protecting pictures, videos, 11

Q

quickview

using, 6

R

ready light, ii
recycling, disposal, 56
red-eye pre-flash, 34
regulatory information, 59
removing favorites, 41
repair, 47
reset to default, 32
review button, ii, 9
reviewing pictures

as you take them, 6

deleting, 11

LCD, 9

protecting, 11

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slide show, 23

reviewing videos

deleting, 11
LCD, 9
protecting, 11
slide show, 23

running slide show, 23

S

safety, battery, 54
SCN (scene) mode, i, 20
SD/MMC card

inserting, 4
printing from, 16
slot, ii

storage capacities, 53
self-portrait, 21
self-timer, 28
service and support telephone

numbers, 48
set album, 32
setting

album, 32
auto focus, 31
auto power off, 33
blur warning, 35
camera sounds, 33
color mode, 30
date and time, 3
date stamp, 34
exposure metering, 31
focus zone, 31
image storage, 32
ISO, 30

long time exposure, 31
orientation sensor, 34
picture quality, 29
picture size, 29
picture taking mode, 20
sharpness, 31
sound volume, 33
video date display, 34
video out, 34

white balance, 30
setup menu, 32
shaking hand, 7
Share button, ii
sharpness, 31
shutoff, auto, 56
shutter

button, i

problems, 43
sleep mode, 56
slide show

continuous loop, 24

problems, 44

running, 23
snow, 21
software

installing, 12

upgrading, 56
sound volume, 33
sounds, 33
speaker, ii
specifications, camera, 49
status

blur warning, 7
storage capacity, 53

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strap, 1
strap post, ii
support, technical, 48

T

tagging

favorites, 39
for albums, 35
for email, 38

for print, 38
telephone support, 48
television, slide show, 25
text, 22
time, setting, 3
tips

care & maintenance, 56
transfer, via USB cable, 12
trash can, deleting, 6
tripod socket, ii
turning camera on and off, 3

U

upgrading software, firmware, 56
URLs, Kodak web sites, 47
USB

transferring pictures, 12
USB, A/V out, ii

V

VCCI compliance, 60
video

checking settings, 10

copying, 27

date display, 34

deleting, 11

emailing tagged, 38
length, 32
mode, 20
mode button, i
out, 34
print, 34
protecting, 11
reviewing, 9
size, 29
storage capacities, 53
transfer to computer, 12

viewing, 9
video/AF assist/self-timer light, i
viewfinder, i
viewing

picture after taking, 6, 9

picture, video information, 26
volume, 33

W

warranty, 57
white balance, 30
Windows OS, installing software, 12

Z

zoom

digital, 18

optical, 18
zoom button, ii

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