Kodak EasyShare
LS743 zoom digital camera
User’s guide
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For interactive tutorials, www.kodak.com/go/howto
For help with your camera, www.kodak.com/go/ls743support
Eastman Kodak Company
343 State Street
Rochester, New York 14650
© Eastman Kodak Company, 2004
All screen images are simulated.
Kodak and EasyShare are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company.
P/N 4J1032
Product features
Front view
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1 Jog dial 7 Video out (for TV connection)
2 Microphone 8 DC-In (5V) ,for optional AC adapter
3 Self Timer/Video light 9 Lens/Lens cover
4 Viewfinder lens 10 Neck strap post
5 Light sensor 11 Flash unit
6USB Port
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Bottom view
1 Tripod socket/locator for EasyShare camera dock or printer dock
2 Data plate with camera serial number
3Dock connector
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Product features
Back view
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1 Zoom (Wide Angle/Telephoto) 10 On/off button/power light
2 Camera modes 11 Speaker
3 Camera screen (LCD) 12 Flash button
4 Share button 13 Shutter button
5 Review button 14 Jog dial (for selecting camera modes)
6 Menu button 15 OK button (press in)
7 Delete button 16 4-way controller
8 Viewfinder 17 Battery slot
9 Ready light 18 Slot for optional SD/MMC card
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Table of contents 1
1 Getting started ...........................................................................1
Package contents.............................................................................. 1
Installing the software first................................................................ 1
Charging the battery ......................................................................... 2
Loading the battery........................................................................... 2
Important battery information ........................................................... 3
Turning the camera on and off .......................................................... 4
Setting the date and time.................................................................. 5
Checking camera and picture status .................................................. 6
Storing pictures and videos on an SD/MMC card................................ 7
2 Taking pictures and videos ......................................................... 8
Taking a picture ................................................................................ 8
Taking a video .................................................................................. 8
Camera modes.................................................................................. 9
Using the camera screen as a viewfinder ......................................... 11
Reviewing the picture or video just taken......................................... 12
Using optical zoom ......................................................................... 13
Using advanced digital zoom........................................................... 13
Using the flash................................................................................ 14
Changing picture-taking settings..................................................... 16
Customizing your camera ................................................................ 19
Putting yourself in the picture.......................................................... 21
Putting yourself in the video ............................................................ 21
Pre-tagging for album names .......................................................... 22
3 Reviewing pictures and videos ................................................. 23
Viewing single pictures and videos .................................................. 23
Viewing multiple pictures and videos............................................... 23
Playing a video................................................................................ 24
Deleting pictures and videos............................................................ 24
Changing optional review settings................................................... 24
Magnifying pictures......................................................................... 25
Protecting pictures and videos from deletion.................................... 25
Tagging pictures and videos for albums........................................... 26
Running a slide show...................................................................... 26
Copying pictures and videos............................................................ 28
Viewing picture and video information............................................. 28
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Table of contents
4 Installing the software .............................................................29
Minimum system requirements........................................................ 29
Install the software ......................................................................... 30
5 Sharing pictures and videos .....................................................31
Tagging pictures for printing............................................................ 32
Tagging pictures and videos for emailing......................................... 33
Tagging pictures as favorites ........................................................... 34
6 Transferring and printing pictures ............................................ 36
Transferring pictures and videos with the USB cable......................... 36
Printing pictures from your computer............................................... 37
Ordering prints online ..................................................................... 37
Printing from an optional SD/MMC card .......................................... 37
Printing without a computer............................................................ 37
7 Troubleshooting ....................................................................... 38
Camera problems............................................................................ 38
Computer/connectivity problems...................................................... 39
Picture quality problems.................................................................. 40
Camera ready light status................................................................ 41
Camera power light status .............................................................. 42
8 Getting help ............................................................................. 43
Helpful links.................................................................................... 43
Software help.................................................................................. 43
Telephone customer support ........................................................... 43
9 Appendix .................................................................................. 45
Camera specifications ..................................................................... 45
Tips, safety, maintenance................................................................ 48
Storage capacities ........................................................................... 48
Power-saving features..................................................................... 49
Upgrading your software and firmware............................................ 49
Regulatory compliance .................................................................... 50
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1 Getting started
Package contents
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1 Camera with neck strap 4 Kodak EasyShare Li-ion rechargeable
battery (KLIC-5000)
2 Custom dock insert * 5 Battery charger, with plug(s)
3 USB cable 6 Audio/Video cable (for viewing
pictures and videos on television)
* Do not discard! The custom insert is necessary for use with the optional
Kodak EasyShare camera dock or printer dock. The LS743 camera does not fit
the universal insert included with the docks.
Not shown: User’s guide (may be provided on a CD), Start Here! guide,
Kodak EasyShare software CD. Contents may change without notice.
Installing the software first
IMPORTANT:
Install the software from the Kodak EasyShare software CD before
connecting the camera (or dock) to the computer. Otherwise, the
software may load incorrectly. See Install the software, page 30 or
the Start Here! guide.
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Getting started
Charging the battery
The Li-Ion rechargeable battery requires charging before first use.
1 2 3
1 Insert the battery into the charger.
2 Insert the plug that matches your electrical outlet.
3 Plug the charger into the outlet.
4 Remove the battery and unplug the charger when the light turns green.
Charging takes approximately 3 hours.
For expected battery life, see page 3.
You can also charge the battery using an optional Kodak EasyShare printer
dock or camera dock. Purchase these and other accessories at a dealer of
Kodak products or visit www.kodak.com/go/accessories.
Red = charging
Green = fully charged
3 hours or less
Loading the battery
CAUTION:
Use only a Kodak EasyShare Li-Ion rechargeable battery
(KLIC-5000) and orient it as shown.
1 Turn off the camera.
2 Open the battery door.
3 Orient the battery as shown, and push it in.
4 Close the battery door.
5 To remove, slide the release tab and pull the
release tab
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battery out.
Getting started
Important battery information
Battery life
Your camera box contains a Kodak EasyShare Li-Ion rechargeable battery.
Actual battery life may vary based on usage.
Li-Ion rechargeable battery
(KLIC-5000)
0300
prox. number of pictures per full
(Ap
Battery Life
200 - 250
charge)
Use only a Kodak EasyShare Li-Ion rechargeable battery (KLIC-5000). Not all
manufacturers’ 3.7V Li-Ion rechargeable batteries are compatible with the
camera. Damage caused by unauthorized accessories is not covered under
warranty.
Extending battery life
■ Limit the following activities that quickly deplete battery power:
– Reviewing your pictures on the camera screen (see page 23)
– Using the camera screen as a viewfinder (see page 11)
– Excessive use of the flash
■ Dirt on the battery contacts can affect battery life.
■ 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.
■ Visit www.kodak.com/go/ls743accessories for:
Kodak 5-volt AC adapter—powers your camera.
Kodak EasyShare camera dock—powers your camera, transfers pictures to
your computer, and charges the Li-Ion battery included with your camera.
Kodak EasyShare printer dock—powers your camera, makes 4 x 6 in. (10 x
15 cm) prints with or without a computer, transfers pictures to your
computer, and charges the Li-Ion battery included with your camera.
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Getting started
Battery Safety and Handling
■ Do not allow batteries to touch metal objects, including coins. Otherwise, a
battery may short circuit, discharge energy, become hot, or leak.
■ For rechargeable battery disposal information, visit the Rechargeable
Battery Recycling Corporation Web site at www.rbrc.com.
For more information on batteries, see
www.kodak.com/global/en/service/batteries/batteryUsage.jhtml
Turning the camera on and off
■ Press the on/off button.
Your camera is ready to take pictures when the
power light glows steady blue. Auto mode is
selected.
■ To turn off the camera, press and hold the
on/off button for about a second.
Auto mode
NOTE: The lens retracts if it encounters an obstruction when you turn on the camera. Make sure
the lens is unobstructed and press the on/off button again.
Changing the display
The camera completes operations that are in
process.
If you want to Then do this
Turn the camera screen off or on. Press the OK button.
Change the camera screen setting so
that it is off when you turn on the camera.
Show/Hide the status icons. Press .
See Using the camera screen as a
viewfinder, page 11.
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Getting started
Setting the date and time
Setting the date & time, first time
The
Date and Time have been reset
the camera or if the battery is removed for an extended period of time.
1 SET DATE & TIME is highlighted. Press the OK button.
(Select Cancel to set the date and time at a later time.)
2 Go to step 4 below, Setting the date & time, anytime.
Setting the date & time, anytime
1 Turn on the camera. Press the Menu button.
2 Press to highlight Setup Menu, then press the OK button.
3 Press to highlight Date & Time, then press the OK button.
4 Press to adjust the date and time. Press to advance to the next
setting.
5 When finished, press the OK button.
6 Press the Menu button to exit the menu.
NOTE: Depending on your computer operating system, Kodak EasyShare software may let your
computer update the camera clock when you connect the camera. See the EasyShare
software Help for details.
message appears the first time you turn on
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Getting started
Checking camera and picture status
The icons that appear on the camera screen indicate the active camera and
picture settings. Press to turn the status information on and off.
If is displayed in the status area, press the Flash/Status button to display
additional settings.
Capture modes
Only the active camera settings are displayed:
Self Timer/Burst
Date stamp
More info
Album name
Mode
description
Zoom
digital
telephoto
wide
Scroll arrows
Flash
Pictures/time remaining
Exposure compensation
Picture quality
Storage location
Exposure
metering
White balance
Camera mode
(flashing = exhausted)
Low battery
Review screen
Print tag/number of prints Protect
Favorite tag
Email tag
Picture/video number
Image storage
location
ISO
Scroll arrows
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Review mode
Getting started
Flash/Status screen
Press the Flash button. The current camera status icons are displayed in
the bottom half of the Flash screen.
Other settings
Storing pictures and videos on an SD/MMC card
Your camera has 16 MB of internal memory. You can purchase optional
SD/MMC cards for removable, reusable storage for your pictures and videos.
CAUTION:
Insert card as shown. Do not force it; doing so may damage
the camera or card.
Do not insert or remove a card when the green ready light
is blinking; doing so may damage your pictures, card, or
camera.
To insert an SD/MMC card:
1 Turn off the camera and open the card door.
2 Orient the card as shown on the camera body.
3 Push the card into the slot to seat the
connector and close the card door.
Notched
corner
NOTE: When using a card for the first time, we suggest you format it before you take pictures
(page 21).
See page 48 for storage capacities. Purchase SD/MMC cards at a dealer of
Kodak products or www.kodak.com/go/ls743accessories
4 To remove the card, turn off the camera. Push
the card in, then release it. When the card is
partially ejected, pull it out.
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2 Taking pictures and videos
Taking a picture
Ready light
AUTO
NOTE: The default picture taking mode is Auto . See page 9 for other picture and video
modes.
Taking a video
Video
1 Use the viewfinder or camera screen to frame
your subject. (Press the OK button to turn off
the camera screen. See page 11.)
2 Press and hold the Shutter button halfway to
set the exposure and focus.
3 When the ready light turns green, continue
pressing the Shutter button completely
down to take the picture.
When the ready light blinks green, the picture is
being saved; you can still take pictures. If the
ready light is red, wait until it turns green.
1 Rotate the jog dial to highlight Video .
Press the jog dial.
2 Use the viewfinder or camera screen to frame
your subject.
3 Press the Shutter button completely down and
release. To stop recording, press and release
the Shutter button again.
NOTE: If you prefer, press the Shutter button completely down and hold it for more than 2
seconds to begin recording. To stop recording, release the Shutter button.
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Camera modes
Taking pictures and videos
Jog dial
1. rotate
2. press
Camera modes
Use this mode For
Auto General picture-taking. Automatically sets exposure, focus, and
flash.
Portrait Full-frame portraits of people. Subject is sharp and the
background is indistinct. Automatically fires a low-level fill flash
for softening shadows. Stand at least 6 ft. (1.8 m) away from
your subject and zoom in to fill the frame with a head and
shoulders pose.
Close-up Close subjects 2-39 in. (5-100 cm) from the lens in Wide Angle;
12-39 in. (30-100 cm) in Telephoto. Use available light instead
of flash if possible. Use the camera screen to frame the subject.
Scene Point-and-shoot simplicity when taking pictures under special
conditions. (See Scene modes, page 10.)
Video Capture video with sound. See Taking a video, page 8.
Favorites Viewing your Favorites. (See Tagging pictures as favorites,
page 34.) Use EasyShare software to load pictures into the
Favorites section of your camera’s internal memory.
Choose the mode that suits your conditions:
1. Rotate the jog dial to highlight the mode.
2. Press the jog dial to select the
highlighted mode.
NOTE: If you press the Review button while in Favorites mode, you can
view the pictures and videos on your card or in your camera’s
internal memory. The lens is not extended, and you cannot take
a picture.
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Taking pictures and videos
Scene modes
SCN mode
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Use this mode For
Night General picture taking in night scenes or low-light conditions.
Captures both subject and background.
Night
Portrait
Sport Subjects in motion. Fast shutter speed stops the action.
Landscape Distant subjects. Flash does not fire unless you turn it on. Fixed
Snow Bright snow scenes. Exposure compensation is set to -2 EV to
Beach Bright beach scenes. Exposure compensation is set to -2 EV to
Party Indoor pictures of people. Prevents red eye.
Reducing red-eye in pictures of people in night scenes or
low-light conditions. Place the camera on a flat, steady surface
or use a tripod. Due to slow shutter speeds, advise people to
stay still for a few seconds after flash fires.
focus is set to infinity.
prevent a washed-out, overexposed image.
prevent a washed-out, overexposed image.
1. Rotate the jog dial to SCN mode, then press.
2. Press to scroll to a Scene mode.
Display for 3 to 4 seconds to select.
NOTE: To change Scene modes, press the jog dial and again.
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Self
Portrait
Manner/
Museum
Close-up of yourself. Assures proper focus and prevents red eye.
Quiet occasions, like a wedding or lecture. Flash and sound are
disabled.
Taking pictures and videos
Using the camera screen as a viewfinder
IMPORTANT:
Framing marks
Using the auto-focus framing marks
When using the camera screen as a viewfinder, framing marks indicate the
area that the camera is focusing on. For the best possible pictures, the camera
attempts to focus on foreground subjects, even if the subjects are not centered
in the scene.
NOTE: This procedure does not apply to videos.
1 Press the Shutter button halfway and hold.
When the framing marks turn red, focus is accomplished.
The camera screen quickly depletes battery power; use it sparingly.
To change the camera screen setting so that it is off when you turn
on the camera, see Liveview, page 20.
1 Frame your subject in the camera screen.
OK
For more about auto-focus framing marks, see
page 11.
2 Press the Shutter button halfway and hold
to set the exposure and focus. When the
framing marks change color, press the Shutter
button completely down to take the
picture.
3 To turn off the camera screen, press the OK
button.
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Taking pictures and videos
While the shutter button is pressed halfway:
Center focus
Center wide focus
Side focus
Framing marks
Center and side focus
Left and right focus
2 Press the Shutter button completely down to take the picture.
3 If the camera is not focusing on the desired subject (or if the framing marks
disappear and the Ready light blinks orange), release your finger,
recompose the scene, and go to Step 2.
NOTE: Framing marks appear only when the camera screen is on.
Framing marks do not appear in Landscape mode.
Reviewing the picture or video just taken
When you take a picture or video, it is displayed on the camera screen for
approximately 5 seconds. While it is displayed, you can:
■ Review: If you take no action, the
Delete
Share
OK
picture/video is saved.
■ Play (video): Press the OK button to play the
video. Press to adjust the volume.
■ Share: Press the Share button to tag a
picture/video for email or as a Favorite, or to
tag a picture for print. (See page 31.)
■ Delete: Press the Delete button while the
picture/video and are displayed.
NOTE: Only the final picture of a burst series (see page 16) is
displayed. If you select Delete, all pictures in the burst
series are deleted. To delete selectively, do so in
Review (see page 24).
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Taking pictures and videos
Using optical zoom
Use optical zoom to get up to 2.8X closer to your subject. You can change
optical zoom before (but not during) video recording.
1 Use the viewfinder or camera screen to frame
your subject.
2 Press the zoom lever toward Telephoto (T) to
zoom in. Press toward Wide Angle (W) to
zoom out.
If the camera screen is turned on, the zoom
indicator shows when you are in optical or digital
Zoom indicator
Digital
range
zoom.
3 Take a picture or video as usual.
Current zoom
position
Optical
range
Using advanced digital zoom
Use digital zoom in any still mode to get additional magnification beyond
optical zoom. Available settings are from 2.8X to 10X. You must turn on the
camera screen to use digital zoom.
1 Press the OK button to turn on the camera screen (if it isn’t on).
2 Press the Telephoto (T) button to the optical zoom limit. Release the
button, then press it again. For more digital zoom, release and press again.
The camera screen displays the zoomed image and the zoom indicator.
IMPORTANT:
3 Take a picture or video as usual.
NOTE: You cannot use digital zoom for video recording.
You may notice a decrease in printed image quality when using
digital zoom. The blue slider on the zoom indicator pauses, then
turns red when the picture quality reaches the limit for an
acceptable 4 x 6 in. (10 x 15 cm) print.
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Taking pictures and videos
Using the flash
Use the flash when you take pictures at night, indoors, or outdoors in heavy
shadows.
Flash range
Wide Angle 2 - 10 ft (0.6 - 3.0 m)
Telephoto 2 - 6 ft (0.6 - 1.8 m)
Turning on the flash
Press the
The active flash icon appears in the camera screen
status area.
Flash Mode Flash Fires
Auto When the lighting conditions require it.
Off Never
Fill Every time you take a picture, regardless of the lighting conditions. Use
when the subject is in shadow or is "backlit" (when the sun is behind
the subject). In low light, hold the camera steady or use a tripod.
Red-eye Once so the subject’s eyes become accustomed to the flash, then fires
again when the picture is taken. (If the lighting conditions require flash
but do not require Red-eye reduction, the flash may fire only once.)
button to scroll through the flash options.
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Flash settings in each mode
Taking pictures and videos
Capture mode Default
setting
Auto Auto* Auto, Off, Fill, Red-eye
Portrait Fill*
Close-up Off
Scene Modes
Night Off
Night Portrait Red-eye
Sport Auto
Landscape Off
Snow Auto
Beach Auto
Party Red-eye
Self Portrait Red-eye
Manner/Museum Off None
Available settings
Video Off
Burst Off
Long Time Exposure Off Off, Fill
* When you change to Red-eye in these modes, it remains until you change it.
All other flash settings return to the default when you exit the mode or turn
off the camera.
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Taking pictures and videos
Changing picture-taking settings
You can change settings to get the best results from your camera.
1 Press the Menu button. (Some settings are unavailable in some modes.)
2 Press to highlight the setting you wish to change, then press the OK
button.
3 Choose an option, then press the OK button.
4 Press the Menu button to exit.
Setting Icon Options (unavailable as noted)
Self Timer
Create a 10-second delay
before the picture or video
is taken.
Exposure Compensation
Choose how much light
enters the camera.
This setting remains until you
change modes or turn off the
camera.
Burst
Take up to 6 pictures in
quick succession
(approximately 3 fps).
This setting remains until you
change to Video mode or
turn off the camera.
On or Off
For details, see page 21.
Unavailable in Burst mode.
If pictures are too light, decrease the value. If
pictures are too dark, increase the value.
NOTE:
When the camera screen is on, you can also press
then to adjust exposure
compensation. Press again.
Exposure Compensation returns to zero if
Long Time Exposure is set.
On or Off
1 Press the Shutter button halfway and
hold to set the auto-focus, exposure, white
balance, and orientation for all the pictures
in the sequence.
2 Press the Shutter button the rest of the
way down and hold it to take the
pictures.
Stops taking pictures when the Shutter
button is released, when 6 pictures are
taken, or when storage space is full.
Flash and Self Timer are disabled in Burst.
Unavailable in Video mode.
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Taking pictures and videos
Setting Icon Options (unavailable as noted)
Picture Quality
Choose a picture resolution.
This setting remains until you
change it.
Video Quality
Choose a video resolution.
This setting remains until you
change it.
White Balance
Choose your lighting
condition.
This setting remains until you
change modes or turn off the
camera.
ISO Speed
Control the camera’s
sensitivity to light.
This setting remains until you
change modes or turn off the
camera.
Best —(4 MP) for printing up to 20 x 30
in. (50 x 76 cm).
Best (3:2) —(3.5 MP) ideal for printing
4 x 6 in. (10 x 15 cm) prints without cropping.
Also for printing up to 20 x 30 in. (50 x 76 cm);
some cropping may result.
Better —(2.1 MP) for printing up to 8 x
10 in. (20 x 25 cm).
Good —(1.1 MP) for emailing, Internet, or
screen display.
Best (640 x 480) — video plays in a
640 x 480 pixel window.
Good (320 x 240) —video plays in a
320 x 240 pixel window.
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.
Unavailable in Video and Scene modes
(exception—available in Landscape).
Auto (default), 80, 100, 200, 400,
800 (Good)*
Choose a lower ISO setting in brightly lit scenes;
use a higher ISO setting for low-light scenes.
* At ISO 800, picture quality is forced to Good.
NOTE: ISO returns to Auto when the camera is set to
Sport, Night, Portrait, or during Long Time
Exposure.
Unavailable in Video and Scene modes
(exception—available in Landscape).
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Setting Icon Options (unavailable as noted)
Color Mode
Choose color tones.
This setting remains until you
change modes or turn off the
camera.
Color (default)—for color pictures.
Black & White—for black and white pictures.
Sepia—for pictures with a reddish-brown,
antique look.
NOTE: EasyShare software also lets you change a
color picture to black-and-white or sepia.
Unavailable in Video mode.
Exposure Metering
Evaluate light levels at
specific areas of a scene.
This setting remains until you
change modes or turn off the
camera.
Focus Zone
Select a large or
concentrated area of focus.
This setting remains until you
change modes or turn off the
camera.
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.
Unavailable in Video and Scene modes
(exception—available in Landscape).
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 you need
precise focus of a specific area in the picture.
NOTE: For the best pictures, the camera is set to
Multi-zone when in Landscape mode.
Unavailable in Video and Scene modes.
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Taking pictures and videos
Setting Icon Options (unavailable as noted)
Long Time Exposure
Choose how long the
shutter stays open.
This setting remains until you
change modes or turn off the
camera.
Image Storage
Choose a storage location
for pictures and videos.
This setting remains until you
change it.
Set Album
Choose Album names.
Video Length
Choose video duration.
Setup Menu
Choose additional settings.
None, 1.0, 2.0, 4.0, 8.0, 16.0 seconds
Leave the shutter open longer for low-light
conditions. Use a tripod or steady surface.
NOTE: Exposure Compensation is set to zero and ISO
is set to Auto (ISO 100).
Unavailable in Video and Scene modes
(exception—available in Landscape).
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 inserted.
On or Off
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 22.
Unlimited (default)— as long as there is
room on the card or internal memory, or until
you press the Shutter button.
5, 15, or 30 seconds.
See Customizing your camera.
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.
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5 Press the Menu button to exit.
Setting Icon Options
Return to previous menu.
Liveview
Set the camera screen on/off default.
You can always press OK to manually
turn the screen on or off.
Sound Themes
Choose the theme you prefer for
camera sounds at power up, shutter
release, Self Timer, and warnings.
Volume
Turn Off all sounds, or choose a
volume level.
Date & Time Set See page 5.
Video Out
Choose the regional setting that lets
you connect the camera to a television
or other external device.
Orientation Sensor
Orient pictures so they are displayed
with the correct side up.
Date Stamp
Imprint the date on pictures.
Video Date Display
Display Date/Time during video
playback.
Language Choose a language.
On (default)—camera screen is on
whenever the camera is on.
Off—camera screen is off.
Shutter Only
Standard (default)
And several musical and sound
themes
Off
Low (default)
Medium
High
NTSC (default)—used in North
America and Japan; most common
format.
PAL—used in Europe and China.
On (default)
Off
Choose a date option, or turn off the
feature. (Default is Off.)
Choose a date/time option, or turn off
the feature. (Default is Off.)
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Taking pictures and videos
Setting Icon Options
Format
CAUTION:
Formatting deletes all
pictures and videos,
including those that are
protected. Removing a
card during formatting
Memory Card—deletes everything
on the card; formats the card.
Cancel—exits without making a
change.
Internal Memory—formats the
internal memory and deletes
everything including email addresses,
album names, and Favorites.
may damage the card.
About View camera information.
Putting yourself in the picture
Use the Self Timer to create a 10-second delay between the time you press the
Shutter button and the time the picture or video is taken.
1 Place the camera on a flat surface or tripod.
2 In any Still mode, press the Menu button
3 Highlight Self Timer , then press the OK button.
4 Press to highlight On, then press the OK button.
5 Compose the scene. Then press the Shutter button halfway and hold to
set the exposure and focus, then press completely down. Move so that
you are in the scene.
The Self Timer light on the front of the camera blinks slowly for 8 seconds (then
quickly for 2 seconds) before the picture is taken.
The Ready light blinks for 10 seconds, then turns off during capture.
The Self Timer turns off after you take the picture or if you change modes.
Putting yourself in the video
1 Place the camera on a flat surface or tripod.
2 Turn the jog dial to highlight Video and press the jog dial. Then press
the Menu button.
3 Highlight Self Timer , then press the OK button.
4 Press to highlight On, then press the OK button.
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Taking pictures and videos
5 Compose the scene, then press the Shutter button completely down. Move
so that you are in the scene.
NOTE: The default video length is Unlimited. The video will stop when you press the Shutter
button or when no storage space remains. To change the video length, see Video Length,
page 19. To turn off the Self Timer camera sounds, see page 20.
The Self Timer turns off after you take the video or if you change modes.
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 Kodak EasyShare software (V 3.0 or higher) to create album names on
your computer. Then copy up to 32 album names to the album name list on
your camera the next time you connect the camera to the computer. See
Kodak EasyShare software Help for details.
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 select more than one album name.
Selected albums are noted with a check mark.
4 To remove a selection, highlight an album name then press the OK button.
To remove all album selections, select Clear All.
5 Highlight Exit, then press the OK button.
Your selections are saved. If you turn on the camera screen, your album
selection is displayed on the screen. A plus (+) after the album name means
more than one album is selected.
6 Press the Menu button to exit.
Third—transfer to your computer
When you transfer the tagged pictures or videos to your computer, Kodak
EasyShare software opens and categorizes your pictures and videos in the
appropriate album. See the Kodak EasyShare software Help for details.
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3 Reviewing pictures and
videos
Press the Review button to view and work with your pictures and videos. To
save battery power, purchase a 5-volt AC adapter or place your camera in the
optional Kodak EasyShare camera dock or printer dock.
(Visit www.kodak.com/go/ls743accessories.)
Viewing single pictures and videos
1 Press the Review button.
2 Press to scroll backward or forward through pictures and videos. (For
fast scrolling, press and hold .)
3 Press the Review button to exit.
NOTE: Pictures taken at the Best (3:2) quality setting are displayed at a 3:2 aspect ratio with a
black bar at the top of the screen.
Viewing pictures and videos without extending the lens
1 Turn the mode dial to Favorites .
The lens is not extended, and you cannot take a picture.
2 Press the Review button.
3 See Step 2 under Viewing single pictures and videos.
Viewing multiple pictures and videos
1 Press the Review button.
2 Press .
NOTE: You can also press the Menu button, highlight Multi-up , then press the OK button.
Thumbnails of pictures and videos appear.
■ To display the previous or next row of thumbnails, press .
■ To scroll through the thumbnails one at a time, press .
■ To display a single view of the selected picture, press the OK button.
3 Press the Review button to exit.
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Reviewing pictures and videos
Playing a video
1 Press the Review button.
2 Press to locate a video. (In Multi-up view, highlight a video, then
press the OK button.)
3 Press the OK button to play or pause a video.
NOTE: You can also press the Menu button, highlight Play Video , then press the OK button.
■ To adjust the volume, press .
■ To rewind the video, press during playback.
■ To replay the video, press the OK button.
■ To go to the previous or next picture or video, press .
Deleting pictures and videos
1 Press the Review button.
2 Press to locate a picture or video (or highlight one in multiple view),
then press the Delete button.
3 Press to highlight an option, then press the OK button:
PICTURE or VIDEO—deletes the displayed picture or video.
EXIT—exits the Delete screen.
ALL—deletes all pictures and videos from your current storage location.
To delete more pictures and videos, go to Step 2.
NOTE: You cannot delete protected pictures and videos. Remove protection before deleting (see
page 25).
Changing optional review settings
In Review mode, press the Menu button for optional review settings.
Magnify picture (page 25) Slide Show (page 26)
Play video (page 24)Copy (page 28)
Album (page 26)Multi-up (page 23)
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Reviewing pictures and videos
Protect (page 25) Picture/Video Information (page 28)
Image Storage (page 19) Setup Menu (page 19)
Magnifying pictures
1 Press the Review button, then locate a picture.
2 To magnify at 2X, press the OK button. To magnify at 4X, press the OK
button again. To redisplay the picture at the 1X (original) size, press the OK
button again.
NOTE: You can also press the Menu button, highlight Magnify , then press the OK button.
■ To see different parts of the picture, press .
■ To exit Magnify, press the Menu button.
3 To exit Review mode, press the Review button.
Protecting pictures and videos from deletion
1 Press the Review button, then locate the picture or video.
2 Press the Menu button.
3 Press to highlight Protect , then press the OK button.
The picture or video is protected and cannot be deleted. The Protect icon
appears with the protected picture or video.
4 To remove protection, press the OK button again.
5 Press the Menu button to exit.
CAUTION:
Formatting internal memory or SD/MMC card deletes all
(including protected) pictures, videos. (Formatting internal
memory also erases email addresses, album names, and
favorites. To restore them, see Kodak EasyShare software Help.)
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Reviewing pictures and videos
Tagging pictures and 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 (V 3.0 or higher) to create album names on
your computer, then copy up to 32 album names to the camera’s internal
memory. See Kodak EasyShare software Help for details.
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 appears, 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, Kodak
EasyShare software opens and categorizes your pictures and videos in the
appropriate album folder. See Kodak EasyShare software Help for details.
Running a slide show
Use the Slide Show to display your pictures and videos on the camera screen.
To run a slide show on a television or on any external device, see page 27. To
save battery power, use an optional Kodak 5-volt AC adapter. (Visit
www.kodak.com/go/ls743accessories.)
Starting the slide show
1 Press the Review button, then press the Menu button.
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Reviewing pictures and videos
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, in the order in which you took them.
To cancel 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
increase the display interval up 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.
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.
Displaying pictures and videos on a television
You can display 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 page 20). The slide show
stops if you connect or disconnect the cable while the slide show is running.
1 Connect the audio/video cable (included) from the camera video-out 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.
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Reviewing pictures and videos
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 19.
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:
PICTURE or VIDEO—copies the current picture or video.
EXIT—returns to the Review menu.
ALL—copies all pictures and videos from your selected storage location to
the other location.
4 Press the OK button.
NOTE:
■ Pictures and videos are copied, not moved. To remove pictures and videos
from the original location after they are copied, delete them (see page 24).
■ 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 25.
Viewing picture and video information
1 Press the Review button, then press the Menu button.
2 Press to highlight Picture or Video Info, then press the OK
button.
3 To view information on the next or previous picture or video, press .
4 Press the Menu button to exit.
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4 Installing the software
Minimum system requirements
Windows OS-based computers Macintosh computers
■ Windows 98, 98SE, ME, 2000 SP1, or
XP OS
■ Internet Explorer 5.01 or higher
■ 233 MHz processor or greater
■ 64 MB RAM (128 MB RAM for
Windows XP OS)
■ 200 MB hard disk space available
■ CD-ROM drive
■ Available USB port
■ Color monitor, 800 x 600 pixels (16-bit
or 24-bit recommended)
NOTE: Mac OS 8.6 and 9.x do not support the Share button functions, including Favorites. Mac
OS X version 10.2.x or 10.3 is recommended for full functionality. To download EasyShare
software for Mac OS 8.6 and 9.x, visit
www.kodak.com/go/ls743downloads
■ Power Mac G3, G4, G5, G4 Cube,
iMac; PowerBook G3, G4; or iBook
computers
■ Mac OS X version 10.2.3, 10.3
■ Safari 1.0 or higher
■ 128 MB RAM
■ 200 MB hard disk space available
■ CD-ROM drive
■ Available USB port
■ Color monitor, 1024 x 768 pixels
(thousands or millions of colors
recommended)
.
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Installing the software
Install the software
CAUTION:
Install Kodak EasyShare software
before
connecting the camera or
optional dock to the computer.
Failure to do so may cause the
software to load incorrectly.
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-based computer—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-based computer—select Typical 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, take a few minutes to electronically register your camera and software.
This lets you receive information regarding software updates and registers some of the
products included with the camera. You must be connected to your Internet service
provider to register electronically. To register later, see
5 Restart the computer. If you turned off anti-virus software, turn it back on.
See the anti-virus software manual for details.
For information on the software applications included on the Kodak EasyShare
software CD, click the Help button in the Kodak EasyShare software.
www.kodak.com/go/register.
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5 Sharing pictures and
videos
Press the Share button to
"tag" your pictures and videos.
When they are transferred to your
computer, you can share them by:
Pictures Videos
Print (page 32) ✔
Email (page 33) ✔✔
Favorites (page 34)
for easy organization on your computer and for sharing
on your camera
NOTE: Tags remain until removed. If a tagged picture/video is copied, the tag is
burst series, only the last picture is tagged during Quickview.
✔✔
not
copied. In a
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Sharing pictures and videos
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.
5 Press the OK button. Then press the Share button to exit.
* To tag all pictures in the storage location, press to highlight Print All
, press the OK button, then indicate the number of copies as described
above. Print All is not available in Quickview.
To remove the print tagging for all pictures in the storage location, press
to 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 Kodak EasyShare
software print screen opens. For details on printing, click the Help button in
the Kodak EasyShare software.
For more information on printing from your computer, printer dock, or card,
see page 37.
NOTE: For the best 4 x 6 in. (10 x 15 cm) prints, set the camera to the Best (3:2) print quality
setting. See page 17.
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Sharing pictures and videos
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 the Kodak EasyShare software.
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.
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/video you want is displayed, press the OK
button.
To send the pictures/videos to more than one address, repeat step 3 for
each address.
Selected addresses are checked.
4 To remove a selection, highlight a checked address, then press the OK
button. To remove all email selections, highlight Clear All.
5 Press to highlight Exit, then press the OK button.
The email icon appears in the status area.
6 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 the Kodak EasyShare software.
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Sharing pictures and videos
Tagging pictures as favorites
You can store your favorite pictures in the Favorites section of your
camera’s internal memory, then share them with friends and family. Favorites
are loaded into your camera after you transfer pictures to your computer.
Favorites are approximately 1 MP, good for 4 x 6 in. (10 x 15 cm) prints.
Share your favorite pictures in 4 easy steps:
1. Take pictures
2. Tag pictures
as favorites
3. Transfer
pictures to your
computer
4. 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.
Press the Share button to exit.
1 If it’s not already installed, install Kodak EasyShare software
(v3.3 or higher) on your computer. (See page 30.)
2 Connect the camera to the computer using the USB cable (see
page 36) or an EasyShare dock.
The first time you transfer pictures, a software wizard prompts you
to carefully review and make some choices. Then, your pictures are
transferred to the computer. Favorites are loaded to the Favorites
section of your camera’s internal memory.
1 Turn the jog dial to Favorites . Press the jog dial.
2 Press to scroll through favorites.
To exit favorites, turn the jog dial to any other mode and press.
To view the pictures or videos on a card or in non-favorite internal
memory, press the Review button (see page 23).
NOTE: The camera holds a limited number of favorites. Use Camera Favorites in the Kodak
EasyShare software to customize the size of your camera Favorites section. For more
information, click the Help button in the software.
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Sharing pictures and videos
Optional settings
In Favorites mode, press the Menu button to access optional settings.
Magnify (page 25) Picture Information (page 28)
Slide Show (page 26) Remove all favorites (page 35)
Multi-up (page 23) Setup Menu (page 19)
NOTE: Favorites are cropped slightly to the 3:2 format. To prevent cropping, take pictures with
the Picture Quality set to Best (3:2). (See Picture Quality, page 17.)
Removing all favorites from your camera
1 In Favorites mode, press the Menu button.
2 Highlight , then press the OK button.
All pictures stored in the Favorites section of internal memory are removed.
Favorites are restored to your camera the next time you transfer pictures to the
computer.
3 Press the Menu button to exit the menu.
Preventing favorites from transferring to the camera
1 Open the Kodak EasyShare software. Click the Favorites tab.
2 Delete the pictures that you no longer want to keep in the Favorites section
of the camera’s internal memory.
3 Connect the camera to the computer using the USB cable (see page 36) or
an EasyShare dock.
EasyShare software removes the favorites on your camera.
Printing and emailing favorites
You can tag your favorites for print and email the same way you tag the
full-size pictures stored in your camera.
1 In Favorites mode, locate a picture and press the Share button.
2 Highlight Print or Email , then press the OK button.
NOTE: Favorites are good for up to a 4 x 6 inch (10 x 15 cm) print.
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6 Transferring and printing
pictures
CAUTION:
Install Kodak EasyShare software
camera or optional dock to the computer. Failure to do so
may cause the software to load incorrectly.
Transferring pictures and videos with the USB cable
1 Turn off the camera.
2 Plug the labeled end of the USB cable
into the labeled USB port on your computer.
See your computer user’s guide for details.
3 Plug the other end of the USB cable into the
labeled USB port on the camera.
4 Tur n o n the camera.
Kodak EasyShare software opens on your
computer. The software prompts you through
the transfer process.
The green ready light blinks during transfer.
NOTE: Visit
www.kodak.com/go/howto
for an online tutorial on connecting.
before
connecting the
Also available for transferring
You can also use these Kodak products to transfer your pictures and videos.
■ Kodak EasyShare camera dock, Kodak EasyShare printer dock
■ 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/ls743accessories.
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Transferring and printing pictures
Printing pictures from your computer
For details on printing pictures from your computer, click the Help button in
the Kodak EasyShare software.
Ordering prints online
Kodak EasyShare print service (provided by Ofoto www.ofoto.com) is one of
the many online print services offered in the Kodak 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/MMC card
■ Automatically print tagged pictures when you insert your card into a printer
with an SD/MMC slot. See your printer user’s guide for details.
■ Make prints at an SD/MMC-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.
Printing without a computer
Dock your camera to the Kodak EasyShare printer dock and print
directly—with or without a computer. Purchase this and other accessories at a
dealer of Kodak products or www.kodak.com/go/ls743accessories.
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7 Troubleshooting
When you have questions about your camera, start here. Additional technical
information is available in the ReadMe file located on the Kodak EasyShare
software CD. For updates to Troubleshooting information, see
www.kodak.com/go/ls743support.
Camera problems
If... Try one or more of the following
The camera does not
turn on
The camera does not
turn off and the lens
does not retract
Camera buttons and
controls do not
function
The camera screen
does not turn on
In Review, a blue or
black screen is
displayed instead of a
picture
The pictures
remaining number
does not decrease
after taking a picture
■ Remove, then reinsert the battery (page 2).
■ Recharge the battery (page 2).
■ Place the camera on a Kodak EasyShare camera or printer
dock (sold separately), then try again.
■ Connect the camera to a Kodak 5-volt AC adapter (sold
separately), then try again.
■ In any capture mode, press the OK button.
■ Turn the camera off, then on again.
To change the camera screen setting so that it is on whenever
the camera is on, see page 20.
■ Transfer the picture or all pictures to the computer
(page 36). Format the internal memory or card after
transfer (page 21).
■ Continue taking pictures. The camera is operating
normally.
(The camera estimates the number of pictures remaining after
each picture is taken, based on picture quality and content.)
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If... Try one or more of the following
You cannot take a
picture or video
■ Turn the camera off, then on again.
■ Press the Shutter button all the way (page 8).
■ Battery is exhausted. Recharge the battery or insert a new
one (page 2).
■ Wait until the ready light is green before attempting to
take another picture.
■ Transfer pictures to the computer (page 36), delete
pictures from the camera (page 24), switch image storage
locations (page 19), or insert a card with available
memory (page 7).
Picture orientation is
■ Set the Orientation Sensor (page 20).
not accurate
Flash does not fire
Battery life is short
Camera displays an
error code
■ Check flash setting, and change as needed (page 14).
■ Recharge the battery fully or insert a new one (page 2).
■ Press the Shutter button all the way (page 8).
■ Battery is exhausted. Recharge the battery fully (page 2).
■ Wait until the ready light is green before attempting to
take another picture.
■ Transfer pictures to the computer (page 36), delete
pictures from the camera (page 24), switch image storage
locations (page 19), or insert a card with available
memory (page 7).
■ Contact your local service provider or visit
www.kodak.com/go/support.
Troubleshooting
Computer/connectivity problems
If... Try one or more of the following
The computer does
not communicate with
the camera
■ Turn on the camera.
■ Recharge the battery or insert a new one (page 2).
■ Make sure USB cable is securely connected on camera and
computer port (page 36).
■ Try another USB port on the computer.
■ Make sure the EasyShare software is installed (page 30).
■ See the EasyShare software Help.
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Troubleshooting
If... Try one or more of the following
Slide Show does not
run on an external
video device
■ Adjust the camera Video Out setting (NTSC or PAL,
page 20).
■ Make sure the external device settings are correct (see the
device’s user’s guide).
Picture quality problems
If... Try one or more of the following
The picture is too dark
or underexposed
The picture is too light
The picture is not clear
■ Use Fill flash (page 14) 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 (see page 14).
■ To automatically set exposure and focus, press the Shutter
button halfway and hold. When the ready light glows
green, press the Shutter button completely down to
take the picture.
■ Increase Exposure Compensation (page 16) and try again.
■ Check if you are in Beach or Snow scene mode (page 10).
■ Turn flash off (page 14).
■ Move so that the distance between you and the subject is
within the effective flash range (see page 14).
■ To automatically set exposure and focus, press the Shutter
button halfway and hold. When the ready light glows
green, press the Shutter button completely down to
take the picture.
■ Decrease Exposure Compensation (page 16) and try
again.
■ To automatically set exposure and focus, press the Shutter
button halfway and hold. When the ready light glows
green, gently press the Shutter button completely down
to take the picture.
■ Clean the lens (page 48).
■ Make sure camera is not in Close-up mode if you are
further than 39 in (100 cm) from your subject.
■ Place the camera on a flat, steady surface or use a tripod.
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Camera ready light status
Ready light
Status Cause
Ready light glows
steady green.
Ready light blinks
green.
Ready light glows
steady orange.
Ready light blinks
orange.
Ready light glows
steady red.
Ready light blinks red
and camera turns off.
Shutter button is pressed halfway down. Focus and exposure
are set.
Picture is being processed and saved to the camera.
Pictures are being transferred to computer; camera is
connected.
Camera firmware upgrade is in process.
Camera is in Favorites mode.
Flash is not charged. Wait. Resume picture taking when the
light stops blinking and turns off.
Auto exposure or auto focus are not locked. Release the
Shutter button and recompose the picture.
Camera’s internal memory or card is full.
Transfer pictures to the computer (page 36), delete pictures
from the camera (page 24), switch storage locations
(page 19), or insert a card with available memory (page 7).
Camera processing memory is full. Wait. Resume picture
taking when the light turns green.
Card is read-only. Change storage location to internal memory
(page 19), or use a different card.
Memory card speed is slow. Card cannot be used to take
videos.
Change storage location to internal memory (page 19). Use
this card to take pictures only.
Battery is low or exhausted. Recharge the battery (page 2).
Troubleshooting
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Troubleshooting
Camera power light status
On/off light/power button
Status Cause
Power light blinks blue. Camera is starting up or shutting down.
Power light glows steady blue. Camera is on; ready to take a picture or video.
Power light does not turn on
and the camera does not work.
Still having problems?
Visit www.kodak.com/go/ls743support, or see Chapter 8, Getting help.
Camera is not turned on. Press the on/off button.
Battery is exhausted. Recharge the battery (page 2).
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8 Getting help
Helpful links
Help with your camera www.kodak.com/go/ls743support
Help with Windows operating system and
working with digital pictures
Download the latest camera software and
firmware
Optimize your printer for truer, more vibrant
colors
Get support for cameras, software,
accessories, more
Purchase camera accessories www.kodak.com/go/ls743accessories
Register your camera www.kodak.com/go/register
View online tutorials www.kodak.com/go/howto
Software help
Click the Help button in the Kodak EasyShare software.
Telephone customer support
If you have questions concerning the operation of the software or camera, you
may speak with a customer support representative.
www.kodak.com/go/pcbasics
www.kodak.com/go/ls743downloads
www.kodak.com/go/onetouch
www.kodak.com/go/support
Before you call
Have the camera, camera dock, or printer dock connected to your computer.
Be at your computer, and have the following information available:
■ Computer model
■ Operating system
■ Processor type and speed (MHz)
■ Amount of memory (MB)
■ Amount of free hard disk space (MB)
■ Version of Kodak EasyShare software
■ Camera serial number
■ Exact error message you received
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Getting help
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 Portugal 021 415 4125
China 800 820 6027 Singapore 800 6363 036
Denmark 3 848 71 30 Spain 91 749 76 53
Ireland 01 407 3054 Sweden 08 587 704 21
Finland 0800 1 17056 Switzerland 01 838 53 51
France 01 55 1740 77 Taiwan 0800 096 868
Germany 069 5007 0035 Thailand 001 800 631 0017
Greece 00800 441 25605 UK 0870 243 0270
Hong Kong 800 901 514 United States 1 800 235 6325
India 91 22 617 5823 Outside the United States 585 726 7260
Italy 02 696 33452 International Toll Line +44 131 458 6714
Japan 03 5644 5050 International Toll Fax +44 131 458 6962
Korea 00798 631 0024
For the most up-to-date listings, visit:
http://www.kodak.com/US/en/digital/contacts/DAIInternationalContacts.shtml
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Camera specifications
For more specifications, visit www.kodak.com/go/ls743support.
LS743 zoom digital camera specifications
CCD
CCD 1/2.5 in. CCD, 4:3 aspect ratio
Output image size
(image quality mode)
Display
Color display 1.8 in. hybrid LCD, 560 x 240 (134K) pixels
Viewfinder Real-image, optical viewfinder field-of-view: 80% (@ wide
Preview Frame rate: 24 fps
Lens
Taking lens 2.8X optical zoom lens, 36 - 100 mm, f/3.0 - 4.9 (35 mm
Focus system Auto focusing, TTL-AF, Multi-zone or Center Spot selectable
Digital zoom 1.0 - 3.6X with 0.2X step
Accessory lens thread Not supported
Lens barrier Yes, in camera.
Best 2304 x 1728 (4 M) pixels
Best (3:2) 2304 x 1536 (3.5 M) pixels
Better 1656 x 1242 (2.1 M) pixels
Good 1200 x 900 (1.1 M) pixels
& tele)
Field-of-view: 100%. Continuous AF, AE, AWB
film camera equivalent)
TTL-AF locked at 1/2-way shutter press in both still and
video capture modes
Working range:
24 in. (60 cm) - infinity @ wide and telephoto normal
2 - 39 in. (5 - 100 cm) @wide macro
12 - 39 in. (30 - 100 cm) @telephoto macro
Focus is set to infinity in Landscape mode
Not supported for movie capture
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LS743 zoom digital camera specifications
Exposure
Exposure metering TTL-AE
Multi-pattern AE, Center-weighted AE, Center-spot AE
AE (@ still) locked at 1/2-way shutter press, Continuous AE
(@ video and preview)
Exposure range Wide: EV 4.2 - 15.2 (1/2 sec. @ f/3.0 to 1/1400 sec. @ f/5.1)
Tele: EV 5.6 - 16.6 (1/2 sec. @ f/4.9 to 1/1400 sec. @ f/8.5)
Exposure mode Long time exposure mode: 0.5 sec. - 16 sec.
Exposure compensation: ±2.0 EV with 1/2 EV step
Shutter speed Mechanical shutter with CCD shutter electrical
1/1400 - 16 sec.
ISO speed Auto: 80 - 160
Selectable: 80, 100, 200, 400, 800 (800 Good quality only)
Flash
Electronic flash Guide no. 7.3 @ ISO 100
Auto flash
Working range @ ISO 140:
2 - 10 ft (0.6 - 3.0 m) @ Wide
2 - 6 ft (0.6 - 1.8 m) @ Tele
Flash modes Auto, Fill, Red-eye, Off
Capture
Capture modes Auto, Portrait, Close-up, Scene (Night, Night portrait, Sport,
Landscape, Snow, Beach, Party, Self portrait,
Manner/Museum), Video
Jog dial Used to select camera modes
Burst mode Maximum 6 pictures, 3.0 fps
AE, AF, AWB executed for first shot only
Video capture Image size: QVGA (320 x 240), VGA (640 x 480) selectable
Frame rate: 13 fps VGA, 20 fps QVGA
Image file format Still: EXIF 2.2 (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.)
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LS743 zoom digital camera specifications
Internal storage capacity 16 MB internal memory
Review
Quickview Yes
Video output NTSC or PAL
Power
Kodak EasyShare Li-ion rechargeable battery (KLIC-5000)
5V AC adapter, optional
Communication with computer
USB 2.0 (PIMA 15740 protocol), via USB cable, EasyShare camera dock, or printer
dock
Languages
English/French/German/Spanish/Italian/Portuguese/Chinese/Korean/Japanese
Other features
Self timer 10 seconds
Sound feedback Selectable sound themes for power up, shutter, self timer,
error; Shutter only; Off
White balance Auto, Daylight, Tungsten, Fluorescent
Auto sleep mode Yes. 8 minutes
Color modes Color, black & white, sepia
Date stamp None, YYYYMMDD, MMDDYYYY, DDMMYYYY
Tripod mount 1/4 inch
Size 4.3 in. (108 mm) x 1.2 in. (30 mm) x 1.9 in. (49 mm) @
power off
Weight 6 oz (165 g) without battery or card
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Tips, safety, 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
batteries and card. Allow all components to air-dry for at least 24 hours
before using the camera again.
■ Blow gently on the lens or camera screen 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 are available in some countries. Contact a dealer of
Kodak products for more information.
■ For rechargeable battery disposal information, visit the Rechargeable
Battery Recycling Corporation Web site at www.rbrc.com.
■ 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/ls743support.
Storage capacities
The numbers listed are approximate and can vary due to file size or if your card
contains other files. You may be able to store more or fewer pictures/videos.
Picture storage capacity
Number of pictures
Best Best (3:2) Better Good
16 MB internal memory*10 11 1730
16 MB SD/MMC 12 13 21 36
32 MB SD/MMC 24 27 43 73
64 MB SD/MMC 49 54 87 147
128 MB SD/MMC 98 109 175 294
256 MB SD/MMC 196 218 351 588
*Pictures stored in Favorites reduce capacity in internal memory.
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Video storage capacity
Minutes/seconds of video
Best Better
16 MB internal memory* 1 min. 2 min.
16 MB SD/MMC 1 min. 5 sec. 2 min. 15 sec.
32 MB SD/MMC 2 min. 15 sec. 4 min. 30 sec.
64 MB SD/MMC 4 min. 30 sec. 9 min.
128 MB SD/MMC 9 min. 18 min.
256 MB SD/MMC 18 min. 36 min.
*Videos stored in Favorites reduce capacity in internal memory.
Power-saving features
No Action For The Camera To Turn It Back On
1 minute Screen turns off. Press the OK button.
8 minutes Enters auto power off. Press the on/off button.
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/ls743downloads.
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Regulatory compliance
FCC compliance and advisory
Kodak EasyShare LS743 zoom digital camera
Tested to comply with FCC Standards.
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed or used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures: 1) reorient or relocate the receiving antenna; 2) increase
the separation between the equipment and the receiver; 3) connect the
equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected; 4) consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for
additional suggestions.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Where shielded interface cables have been provided with the product or
specified additional components or accessories elsewhere defined to be used
with the installation of the product, they must be used in order to ensure
compliance with FCC regulation.
Canadian DOC statement
DOC Class B Compliance—This Class B digital apparatus complies with
Canadian ICES-003.
Observation des normes-Class B—Cet appareil numérique de la classe B
est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
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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
Numerics
4-way controller
A
, 27
A/V out
about
camera firmware
picture, video
AC adapter, 3
accessories, 3, 7, 36, 37, 43
action shots
burst
sport mode, 10
advanced digital zoom
albums, tagging pictures for, 22, 26
auto
flash
, 14
focus framing marks, 11
picture taking mode, 9
power-down
B
battery
charging
expected life, 3
extending life
insert slot, ii
inserting
safety
beach mode
black & white pictures, 18
burst mode
button
delete, 12
flash
, 14
location on camera, ii
OK, 4
share
zoom, 13
, ii
, 21
, 28
, 16
, 13
, 49
, 2
, 3
, 2
, 4
, 10
, 16
, 31
C
cable
audio/video
USB, 1, 36
camera dock
camera screen
icons, 6
reviewing pictures
reviewing videos
specifications, 45
turning on
using as viewfinder, 11
camera serial number, i
Canadian compliance
capture specifications, 46
card, memory
change from internal
format, 21
inserting, 7
printing from
storage capacities, 48
caring for your camera, 48
ccd
, 45
charging battery, 2
clock, setting, 5
close-up mode
color mode, 18
computer
connecting camera
system requirements, 29
transfer to, 36
copy pictures
card to memory
memory to card, 28
to computer
cover, lens
custom dock insert, 1
customer support
customizing camera
, 1, 27
, 3
, 23
, 23
, 4
, 50
, 19
, 37
, 9
, 36
, 28
, 36
, i
, 43
settings, 19—21
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D
date stamp
, 20
date, setting, 5
DC-in, i
delete button
, ii
deleting
during quickview, 12
pictures/videos
, 24
protecting pictures, videos, 25
digital zoom, 13
disposal, recycling
, 48
dock, camera and printer
available as accessories, 3
connector
, i
custom insert, 1
printer, 37
downloading pictures
, 36
E
emailing pictures, videos
exposure
compensation, 16
long time setting
, 19
metering, 18
specifications, 46
external video device
viewing pictures, videos
F
favorites
, 9
mode
removing
, 35
settings, 35
tagging, 34
viewing
, 34
FCC compliance, 50
fill flash, 14
firmware
upgrading
, 49
version, check, 21
, 33
, 27
flash
, ii
button
range, 14
settings, 14, 15
specifications
, 46
focus
framing marks, 11
zone
, 18
format memory, 21
G
guidelines, battery
, 3
H
help
, 38
camera
software
, 43
telephone numbers, 43
web links, 43
I
icons
on camera screen
, 6, 7
picture taking modes, 9
image storage, 19
information
about pictures, videos
camera firmware version, 21
insert, for docks
, 1
installing
, 2
battery
SD/MMC card
, 7
software, 30
internal memory
change from card
format
, 21
, 19
storage capacity, 48
ISO speed, setting
, 17
J
, i, 9, 10
jog dial
, 28
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K
Kodak EasyShare software
getting help
, 43
installing, 30
upgrading
, 49
Kodak web sites, 43
L
landscape mode
, 10
language, change display, 20
LCD (liquid crystal display).
See cam-
era screen
lens, i, 45
lights
, ii
battery charger, 2
status, power light, 42
status, ready light
, 41
Li-ion rechargeable battery, 3
liveview, 20
camera screen as viewfinder
loading
battery, 2
SD/MMC card
, 7
software, 30
locating holes for dock, i
long time exposure
, 19
M
Macintosh computers
installing software on
, 30
system requirements, 29
magnify picture
, 25
maintenance, camera, 48
manner/museum mode, 10
memory
changing locations
, 19
inserting card, 7
storage capacities
, 48
menu button, ii
microphone, i
modes, picture taking
, 9
MPEG-4 compliance, 51
, 11
N
night, night portrait modes
NTSC, video out, 20
O
OK button
on/off button
online prints, ordering
, ii, 4
, ii
, 37
optical zoom, 13
orientation sensor, 20
overview
camera
, ii
picture taking modes, 9
P
package contents
PAL, video out
, 1
, 20
party mode, 10
picture quality, 17
pictures
checking settings
, 6, 7
copying, 28
deleting
, 24
emailing tagged, 33
magnifying, 25
print tagging
, 32
printing, 37
protecting, 25
quality problems
, 40
reviewing, 23
storage capacity, 48
tagging
, 22, 26
taking, modes, 9
transfer to computer, 36
playing slide show
, 26
portrait mode, 9
power
auto off
, 49
button, ii
on/off, 4
power light status
, 42
printer dock, 3, 37
, 10
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printing
from a card
, 37
optimizing printer, 43
order online, 37
pictures
, 37
tagged pictures, 32, 37
without computer, 37
product overview
, ii
protecting pictures, videos, 25
Q
quickview
, 12
R
ReadMe file
, 38
ready light, ii, 41
recycling, disposal
, 48
red-eye, flash, 14
regulatory information, 50
removing favorites
, 35
requirements, computer system, 29
resolution, setting, 17
review button
, ii, 23
reviewing pictures
as you take them, 12
camera screen
, 23
deleting, 24
magnifying, 25
protecting
, 25
slide show, 26
reviewing videos
as you take them
, 12
camera screen, 23
deleting, 24
protecting
, 25
running slide show, 26
S
safety
, 4
battery
camera
, 48
scene modes, 10
SD/MMC card
inserting
, 7
slot location, ii
self portrait mode, 10
self timer
light
, i
pictures/videos, 21
sensor, light
, i
serial number, i
service and support
telephone numbers
, 43
setting
date and time, 5
flash
, 14
picture taking mode, 9
picture taking options, 16—19
self timer
, 21
setup mode, 19
share button, ii, 31
shutoff, auto
, 49
shutter
button, ii
self timer delay
, 21
speed, 19
sleep mode, 49
slide show
continuous loop
, 27
on tv, 27
problems
, 40
running, 26
snow mode
, 10
software
getting help
, 43
installing, 30
upgrading
, 49
sound themes, 20
speaker, ii
specifications, camera
, 45
sport mode, 10
storage capacity, 48
support, technical
, 43
system requirements, computer, 29
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Index
T
tagging
favorites
, 34
for albums, 22, 26
for email
, 33
for print, 32
when to tag, 31
technical specifications, camera
telephone support, 43
telephoto zoom, 13
television, slide show
, 27
time, setting, 5
timer, shutter delay, 21
tips
battery guidelines
, 3
maintenance/safety, 48
ReadMe file
, 38
transfer pictures/videos, 36
trash can, deleting, 12
tripod socket
, i
troubleshooting
camera, 38
computer/connectivity
, 39
picture quality, 40
turning camera on and off, 4
tv connection
, i
U
upgrading software, firmware
URLs, helpful web sites, 43
USB (universal serial bus)
connection location
, i
transferring pictures, 36
, 45
, 49
deleting
, 24
emailing tagged
, 33
playing, 24
protecting, 25
recording
, 8
setting length, 19
setting resolution, 17
storage capacities
, 48
transfer to computer, 36
viewing, 23
viewfinder
, ii
using camera screen, 11
viewing picture
after taking
, 12, 23
magnified, 25
volume, camera sounds, 20
W
web sites
white balance
, 43
, 17
wide angle zoom, 13
Windows OS-based computers
installing software
, 30
system requirements, 29
Z
zoom
, ii
button
using
, 13
V
VCCI compliance
video out, i, 20
videos
checking settings
choosing mode, 9
copying
, 28
date/time stamp, 20
56
, 51
, 6, 7
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