Kodak LS743 User Manual
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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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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