Kodak M420 User Manual

KODAK EASYSHARE M420

Digital Camera

Extended user guide

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Front view

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Product features

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1 Shutter button 6 Lens/Lens cover

2Power button 7DC-In (5V)

3 Flash button 8 Microphone

4 Self-timer/AF Assist light 9 Flash

5Mode switch

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Back view

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1 LCD 6 Share button

2 Zoom (Telephoto/Wide Angle) button 7 Review button

3 Delete, Menu, Info buttons 8 SD/SDHC Card/Battery compartment

4Strap post 9 USB/AV Out

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10 Speaker

11 Tripod socket

Table of contents 1

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

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

Loading the KLIC-7003 battery......................................................................1

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

Turning on the camera ..................................................................................2

Setting the language and date/time...............................................................3

Storing pictures on an SD or SDHC Card ........................................................3

Other charging options..................................................................................4

2 Taking pictures/videos ...........................................................................5

Taking focused pictures.................................................................................5

Using optical and digital zoom ......................................................................6

Using the flash..............................................................................................7

Using different modes ...................................................................................8

Taking a video ............................................................................................10

Using shortcuts ...........................................................................................11

Using the self-timer.....................................................................................12

Taking panoramic pictures...........................................................................13

Understanding the picture-taking icons........................................................14

3 Working with pictures/videos ..............................................................15

Reviewing pictures/videos ...........................................................................15

Deleting pictures/videos ..............................................................................16

Viewing pictures/videos in different ways.....................................................17

Selecting multiple pictures/videos ................................................................17

Making a multimedia slide show .................................................................18

Using the menu button in review.................................................................20

Cropping pictures........................................................................................21

Using KODAK PERFECT TOUCH Technology.................................................21

Adding sound tags......................................................................................22

Copying pictures/videos...............................................................................23

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Editing videos .............................................................................................24

Understanding the review icons...................................................................27

4 Doing more with your camera .............................................................28

Using the menu button to change settings...................................................28

Using the Setup menu.................................................................................32

5 Transferring, printing, tagging ............................................................35

Installing the software.................................................................................35

Transferring pictures/videos.........................................................................36

Printing pictures..........................................................................................37

Tagging your pictures..................................................................................39

6 Troubleshooting ..................................................................................43

7 Getting help ........................................................................................47

Getting help from your camera....................................................................47

Getting help on the Web.............................................................................48

Getting help on the telephone.....................................................................49

8 Appendix .............................................................................................50

Camera specifications .................................................................................50

Care and maintenance ................................................................................53

Upgrading your software and firmware........................................................53

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

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

Battery replacement, battery life..................................................................55

Limited warranty .........................................................................................55

Regulatory compliance ................................................................................57

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1 Setting up your camera

IMPORTANT:

For package contents, see your product package.

Attaching the strap

Loading the KLIC-7003 battery

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

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Setting up your camera

Charging the battery

1

Turn OFF
the camera.

2

Connect the
KODAK USB
Cable, Model
U-8.

Learn other charging options See page 4
Learn more about batteries See page 55

Turning on the camera

Battery Charging light:

• Blinking: charging

• Steady: finished charging

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Setting up your camera

Setting the language and date/time

Language:

to change.
to accept.

OK

Date/Time:

At the prompt, press OK.

to change current field.

OK (press)

NOTE: To change language and date/time in the future, use the Setup menu (see page 32).

for previous/next field.
to accept.

OK

Storing pictures on an SD or SDHC Card

Your camera has internal memory. You can purchase a KODAK SD or SDHC Card to
conveniently store more pictures/videos.

CAUTION:
A card can only be inserted one way; forcing it may cause

damage. Inserting or removing a card while the camera is on may
damage the pictures, the card, or the camera.

Turn off the camera.

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Insert or remove the

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optional

optional card.

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Turn on the camera.

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Other charging options

First, turn OFF the camera.

The Battery Charging light:

■ Blinks during charging

■ Stays on when the battery is charged

KODAK USB Cable and a USB
computer port

Ensure that the USB cable is connected to
a powered USB port and the computer is
turned on (not in sleep mode).

KODAK 5V AC Adapter

(May be sold separately.)

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Battery Charging light

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2 Taking pictures/videos

Taking focused pictures

Mode switch

Framing marks

Using framing marks

Framing marks indicate the camera focus area. In Smart Capture mode (and in SCN
modes designed for pictures of people), the camera attempts to focus on faces.

Framing marks

To get clear, focused pictures:

1 Slide the Mode switch to Smart Capture .

2 Compose the picture.

3 Press the Shutter button halfway to focus and

set exposure. When the framing marks turn green,
press the Shutter button completely down.

1 Press the Shutter button halfway.

If the camera is not focusing on the desired subject,
release the Shutter button and recompose the scene.

2 Press the Shutter button completely down to

take the picture.

NOTE: Framing marks do not appear in all modes. Multiple framing

marks may appear when faces are detected. When you press
the Shutter button halfway down, the framing marks attempt
to follow the main subject.

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Taking pictures/videos

Reviewing the picture/video just taken

After you take a picture/video, the LCD displays a quickview for approximately 5
seconds. (To exit the quickview sooner, press the Shutter button halfway.)

Delete the current picture

OK Play/pause a video

Adjust volume

To review pictures/videos anytime, see page 15.

Using optical and digital zoom

1 To zoom in picture-taking mode, press Telephoto

(T). To zoom out, press Wide Angle (W).

2 Take th e picture.
NOTE: For focus distances, see Specifications starting on page 50.

To use the 5X digital zoom:

■ In video mode, press the Telephoto (T) button.

■ In picture-taking mode, press the Telephoto (T)

button until the slider is at the maximum optical
zoom range. Release Telephoto (T), then press it
again.

NOTE: Optical zoom is not available in Video mode. Digital zoom is not available in Smart Capture mode.

You may notice decreased image quality when using digital zoom. The slider pauses and turns red
when the picture quality reaches the limit for an acceptable 4 x 6-in. (10 x 15 cm) print.

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Taking pictures/videos

Using the flash

Press the flash button repeatedly
to scroll through flash modes.

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

Flash modes Flash fires
Auto When the lighting conditions require it.

Fill (Flash On) Every time you take a picture, regardless of the lighting

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

NOTE: (Not available in Smart Capture mode.)

Red Eye

Your camera can correct
red-eye using 2
methods. To choose a
red eye setting, see Red

Eye Reduction, page 33.

Preflash A preflash fires, shrinking the eye pupil, before the

picture is taken.

Digital
Correction

A preflash does not fire; the camera corrects red eye.

Off Never

Your camera saves the flash setting, even after you turn off the camera.

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Taking pictures/videos

Using different modes

Slide the Mode switch to the mode that best suits your subjects and surroundings.

Mode switch

Use this mode For

Smart
Capture

Video Capturing video with sound. (See page 10.)

General picture taking—it offers excellent image quality and ease
of use.

■ Faces are detected.

■ The scene is analyzed for other content and for lighting.

You can choose the best picture size and aspect ratio for your
needs—just press the Menu button and choose Picture Size.

■ 3:2 (the best choice when making 4 x 6 prints)

■ 16:9 (wide screen)

■ 4:3 (the default setting)

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

situation. (See page 9.)

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Taking pictures/videos

Using Scene (SCN) modes

Choose a Scene mode—for great pictures in practically any situation!

1 Slide the Mode switch to SCN.

2 Press to view scene mode descriptions.

If the mode description turns off before you finish reading it, press OK.

3 Press OK to choose a Scene mode.

SCN mode For

Program Advanced picture taking—allows more access to manual settings than

Smart Capture.

Portrait Full-frame portraits of people.
Sport Subjects that are in motion.
Landscape Distant scenes.
Close-up Close range. Use available light instead of flash, if possible.
Flower Close-ups of flowers or other small subjects in bright light.
Sunset Subjects at dusk.
Backlight Subjects that are in shadow or “backlit” (when light is behind the

subject).

Candle Light Subjects illuminated by candle light.
Children Action pictures of children in bright light.
Manner/

Museum
Text Documents. Place the camera on a steady surface or tripod.
Beach Bright beach scenes.
Snow Bright snow scenes.
Fireworks Fireworks. Place the camera on a steady surface or tripod.
Self-

Portrait
Night Portrait Reduces red eye of people in night scenes or low-light conditions.

Quiet occasions, like a wedding or lecture. Flash and sound are disabled.
Place the camera on a steady surface or tripod.

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

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Taking pictures/videos

SCN mode For

Night Landscape Distant scenery at night. Flash does not fire.
Panning Capturing the illusion of motion; subject is sharp, background is blurry.
Blur Reduction Reducing blur caused by camera shake or subject motion.
High ISO People indoors, in low-light scenes.
Panorama

(L-R, R-L)

“Stitching” 2 or 3 pictures into 1 panoramic scene.

Taking a video

1 Slide the Mode switch to Video .

2 Press the Shutter button completely down,

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

To review and work with videos, see page 15.

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Taking pictures/videos

Using shortcuts

Your camera has a clean, uncluttered interface. For quick access to the most popular
functions:

1 Press the Info button.

The shortcuts appear.

2 Press to access functions like Exposure Compensation, Self-timer, and Auto

focus. (You’ll see different functions in different modes.)

3 Press to choose a setting.

To hide the shortcuts again, press .

Shortcuts

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Press to show/hide
shortcuts.

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Taking pictures/videos

Using the self-timer

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

1 In any picture-taking mode, press the Info

button to turn on the shortcut icons.

2 Press to highlight the self-timer icon.

Press to choose a setting:
10 seconds—A picture is taken after a 10-second

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

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

delay. A second picture is taken 8 seconds later.

3 Compose the scene. Press the Shutter button

halfway, then completely down.

The camera takes the picture/pictures after the delay.

NOTE: In Panoramic mode (page 13), only the 2- and 10-second options are available.

Use the same procedure to take a 2- or 10-second self-timer video, but press the
Shutter button completely down.

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Taking pictures/videos

Taking panoramic pictures

Use panorama to “stitch” up to 3 pictures into a panoramic scene.
NOTE: For best results, use a tripod. Only the panoramic picture is saved; individual pictures are not.

(Exposure and white balance are set with the first picture. The flash is set to Off.)

1 Slide the Mode switch to SCN.

2 Press to highlight Panorama Left-Right or Panorama Right-Left

(depending on the direction you want to pan), then press OK.

3 Take the first picture.

After a quickview, the LCD displays the liveview and an “overlay” from the first picture.

4 Compose the second picture. Make the overlay from the first picture cover the

same portion in the new picture. (You can press the Delete button to re-take a
picture.)

5 If you are taking only 2 pictures, press OK to stitch them together.

After you take 3 pictures, the pictures are automatically stitched together.

Take 2 or 3
pictures.

Get 1
panoramic picture.

NOTE: To use the self-timer 10-second or 2-second setting, see page 12.

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Taking pictures/videos

Understanding the picture-taking icons

Focus mode
Self timer

Exposure compensation

Flash mode

Capture mode

Pictures/time remaining

Zoom indicator

Tag nam e

Battery level
Date stamp

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Reviewing pictures/videos

1 Press the Review button.

2 Press for previous/next picture/video.

■ To exit, press the Review button.

■ To view pictures/videos as thumbnails, see

page 17.

Magnifying a picture

1 Press T to magnify 1X–8X.

2 Press to view other parts of a

picture.

■ Press OK to return to 1X.

Playing a video

Press OK to play a video. Press OK to pause/resume.
During playback:

■ Press to adjust the volume.

■ Press to play at 2X speed; press again for 4X.

Playback speed

4X

Reverse

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1X2X 2X

Forward

■ Press to reverse at 2X speed; press again for 4X.

4X

Working with pictures/videos

Deleting pictures/videos

1 Press the Review button.

2 Press for previous/next picture/video.

3 Press the Delete button.

4 Follow the screen prompts.

NOTE: To delete protected pictures/videos, remove protection before deleting. (See page 16.)

Using the undo delete feature

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

Protecting pictures/videos from deletion

1 Press the Review button.

2 Press for previous/next picture/video.

3 Press the Menu button.

4 Press to highlight Protect, then press OK.

The picture/video is protected and cannot be deleted. The Protect icon appears
with the protected picture/video.

■ Press the Shutter button halfway down to return to Capture mode.

IMPORTANT:

Your camera offers a built-in Help system. See page 47.

CAUTION:
Formatting internal memory or an SD or SDHC Card deletes all

(including protected) pictures/videos. (Formatting internal
memory also deletes email addresses and tag names. To restore
them, see KODAK EASYSHARE Software Help.)

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Working with pictures/videos

Viewing pictures/videos in different ways

Viewing as thumbnails (multi-up)

1 Press the Review button.

The camera shows the last picture that was taken.

2 Press the Wide Angle (W) button to view

pictures/videos as thumbnails. (Press it again to see
more, smaller thumbnails.)

To view all pictures/videos, highlight the All tab.
To sort by favorites, date, or tagged pictures/videos,
press and highlight the appropriate tab.

3 To see a single picture/video, press to highlight it. Then press the Telephoto

(T) button.

■ To select multiple pictures/videos, see page 17.

■ Press the Review button to exit Review.

Selecting multiple pictures/videos

Use the multi-select feature when you have two or more pictures/videos to print,
transfer, delete, etc. Multi-select is used most effectively in Multi-Up mode, page 17.

1 Press the Review button, then and

to find a picture/video.

2 Press OK to select pictures/videos.

A check mark appears on the picture. You can now

Selected
pictures

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

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Working with pictures/videos

Making a multimedia slide show

Use Multimedia Slide Show to display your pictures/videos on the LCD. You can play
all pictures/videos, or select pictures to include in the slide show. You can customize
your slide show to include music and your choice of transitions. You can even save a
slide show.

Make a multimedia slide show that you can save

1 Press the Review button. Select 2-100 pictures (see page 17).

2 Press the Menu button, then to highlight the Review tab. Highlight

Multimedia Slide Show, then press OK.

3 Press to highlight Preview Show, then press OK.

Each picture/video is displayed once. To interrupt the slide show, press OK. After the
slide show plays, you may save or modify it.

IMPORTANT:

Play a multimedia slide show loop

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

1 On the Multimedia Slide Show menu, press to highlight Loop, then

press OK.

2 Press to highlight On, then press OK.

Your camera offers a built-in Help system. See page 47.

3 Press to highlight Preview Show, then press OK.

The slide show repeats until you press OK or until the battery is exhausted.

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Working with pictures/videos

Displaying pictures/videos on a television

You can display pictures/videos on a television, computer monitor, or any device
equipped with a video input. To connect the camera directly to a television, use an
A/V cable (may be sold separately).

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NOTE: Ensure that the Video Out setting (NTSC or PAL) is correct (see page 34). The slide show stops if you

connect or disconnect the cable while the slide show is running. (Image quality on a television
screen may not be as good as on a computer monitor or when printed.)

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Working with pictures/videos

Using the menu button in review

To use the Menu button in review:

1 Press the Review button, then the Menu button.

2 Press to highlight a tab:

■ Review to view and share pictures/videos

■ Edit to edit pictures/videos

■ Setup to control how your camera operates

3 Press to highlight a setting, then press OK.

4 Highlight an option, then press OK.

IMPORTANT:

Your camera offers a built-in Help system. See page 47.

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Cropping pictures

You can crop a picture so that only the desired portion of the picture remains.

1 Press the Review button, then to find a

picture to crop.

Picture

Cropped picture

2 Press the Menu button, then to highlight

the Edit tab. Highlight Crop, then press OK.

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

4 Follow the screen prompts.

The picture is cropped. (The original is saved.) Cropped pictures cannot be cropped
again on the camera.

■ Press the Shutter button halfway down to return to Capture mode.

IMPORTANT:

Your camera offers a built-in Help system. See page 47.

Using KODAK PERFECT TOUCH Technology

KODAK PERFECT TOUCH Technology helps ensure better, brighter pictures.
PERFECT TOUCH Technology is automatically applied to pictures taken in Smart
Capture mode. (You cannot apply PERFECT TOUCH Technology to videos, panoramic
pictures, or pictures to which PERFECT TOUCH Technology is already applied.)

1 Press the Review button, then for previous/next picture.

2 Press the Menu button, then to highlight the Edit tab.

Highlight PERFECT TOUCH Tech, then press OK.

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

3 Press OK. Follow the screen prompts to replace the original picture or to save the

enhanced picture as a new one.

■ Press the Shutter button halfway down to return to Capture mode.

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Adding sound tags

You can add a recorded voice or sound tag (up to 1 minute long) to a picture.
NOTE: Only one sound tag can be added to each picture (not to videos).

Recording a sound tag

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

2 Press the Menu button, then to highlight the Edit tab.

3 Press to highlight Sound Tag. Press OK.

4 Highlight Record, then press OK.

5 Follow the screen prompts.

The sound tag is applied to your picture.

■ Press the Shutter button halfway down to return to Capture mode.

IMPORTANT:

Playing a sound tag

1 Press the Review button, then to find a sound-tagged picture.

2 Press OK to play the sound tag.

3 Press to adjust the volume.

4 Press OK to stop playback.

Your camera offers a built-in Help system. See page 47.

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Copying pictures/videos

You can copy pictures/videos from a card to internal memory or from internal memory
to a card.

Copy pictures/videos:

1 Press the Review button.

2 Press the Menu button, then to highlight the Edit tab.

3 Press to highlight Copy, then press OK. Highlight a choice, then press OK.

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

copying, delete them (see page 16).

IMPORTANT:

Your camera offers a built-in Help system. See page 47.

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Working with pictures/videos

Editing videos

You can do incredible things with your videos!

Making a picture from a video

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

1 Press the Review button, then to find a

video.

2 Press the Menu button, then to highlight

Video

IMPORTANT:

Picture

Your camera offers a built-in Help system. See page 47.

Trimming a video

You can remove an unwanted start or end from a video, saving only the desired
portion.

the Edit tab. Highlight Make Picture, then press OK.

3 Follow the screen prompts.

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

■ Press the Shutter button halfway down to return

to Capture mode.

1 Press the Review button, then to find a

video.

2 Press the Menu button, then to highlight

Video

Tri mme d v ide o

the Edit tab. Highlight Trim, then press OK.

3 Follow the screen prompts.

The video is trimmed. (You can save it as a new video
or replace the original.)

■ Press the Shutter button halfway down to return

to Capture mode.

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Making a video action print

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

1 Press the Review button, then to find a

video.

2 Press the Menu button, then to highlight

Video

■ Press the Shutter button halfway down to return to Capture mode.

IMPORTANT:

4-, 9-, or
16-up picture

Your camera offers a built-in Help system. See page 47.

the Edit tab. Highlight Action Print, then press OK.

3 Highlight an option, then press OK.

Auto—The camera includes the first and last

frames, then 2, 7, or 14 equally spaced frames.

Manual—Choose the first and last frames; the
camera chooses 2, 7, or 14 frames.

Full Manual—Choose 4, 9, or 16 frames.

Use Bookmarks—The camera uses bookmarked

frames. See page 26.

A 4-, 9-, or 16-up picture is created.

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Working with pictures/videos

Using video bookmarks

You can set bookmarks at interesting places in your video, then jump from one
bookmark to another.

Setting bookmarks

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

2 Press the Menu button, then to highlight the

Edit tab. Highlight Bookmark, then press OK.

3 Press to highlight Create/Edit, then press OK.

4 While the video plays, press to add

bookmarks. When finished adding up to 9
bookmarks, press .

■ Press the Menu button to exit the menu.

Using bookmarks

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

2 Press to play the video. To jump to the first

bookmark, press and hold for 4 seconds
while the video is playing.

■ After you jump to a bookmark, press to

jump to other bookmarks.

■ To view all bookmarked video frames, press the

Zoom wide angle (W) button. To return to
normal view, press the telephoto (T) button.

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Understanding the review icons

t

Video duration

Select picture

Shortcuts

Add text tag

View multi-up

Play video

Working with pictures/videos

Print tag/number of prin
Protected

Email tag

Picture/Video number

Upload tag

Favorite tag
Text tag name

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Battery level

Date stamp

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IMPORTANT:

Your camera offers a built-in Help system. To get the most from your
camera, see page 47.

Using the menu button to change settings

You can change settings to get the best results from your camera.
NOTE: Some modes offer limited settings. Some settings remain until you change them; others, until you

change modes or turn off the camera.

1 Press the Menu button.

2 Press to highlight a tab:

■ Capture/Video for the most common picture/video-taking settings

■ Setup for other camera settings

3 Press to highlight a setting, then press OK.

4 Highlight an option, then press OK.

Using the capture tab

Press Menu, ,

, and OK to access

settings

Exposure Compensation

Make a picture lighter or
darker. (Available in Program
and Panorama modes.) To use
a shortcut, see page 11.

Picture Size

Choose a picture resolution.

Picture-taking Options

IMPORTANT:

0.0, +/-0.3, +/-0.7, +/-1.0, +/-1.3, +/-1.7, +/-2.0

See Camera specifications, page 50.

Your camera offers a built-in Help system.

See page 47.

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Press Menu, ,

, and OK to access

settings

Focus Mode

Choose a focus distance.

Burst

Take up to 3 pictures in quick
succession. (Burst is not
available in Panorama mode.)

Self-timer

Take a picture (or pictures)
after a timed delay.

Long Time Exposure

Choose how long the shutter
stays open.

Color Mode

Choose color tones.
Unavailable in Video mode.

Picture-taking Options

IMPORTANT:

Your camera offers a built-in Help system.

See page 47.

Auto—for general picture-taking.
Macro—for sharpness and detail in pictures at close range.

Use available light instead of flash, if possible. The camera
automatically sets the focus distance depending on the zoom
position.

Infinity—for distant subjects; auto-focus framing marks are
unavailable.

Off
On—Press the Shutter button halfway to focus and set

exposure. Press the Shutter button completely down and
hold it to take pictures.

10 seconds—A picture is taken after a 10-second delay.
2 seconds—A picture is taken after a 2-second delay (for a

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

second picture is taken 8 seconds later.

None

0.5, 1.0, 2.0, 4.0, 8.0 seconds

High Color
Natural Color
Low Color
Black & White
Sepia—for a reddish-brown, antique look.

NOTE: EASYSHARE Software also lets you change a color picture to

black-and-white or sepia.

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Doing more with your camera

Press Menu, ,

, and OK to access

settings

AF Control (Still)

Choose an auto-focus setting.

White Balance

Choose your lighting
condition. (Available only in
Program and Panorama
modes.)

Face Detect Capture

Choose if faces get focus
priority.

Exposure Metering

Evaluate light levels at specific
areas of a scene.

Picture-taking Options

IMPORTANT:

Your camera offers a built-in Help system.

See page 47.

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

Single AF—uses TTL-AF (through-the-lens auto focus) when
the Shutter button is pressed halfway down.

Auto—automatically corrects white balance. Ideal for general
picture taking.

Daylight—for pictures in natural lighting.
Tungsten—corrects the orange cast of household light bulbs.

Ideal for indoor pictures under tungsten or halogen lighting
without flash.

Fluorescent—corrects the green cast of fluorescent lighting.
Ideal for indoor pictures under fluorescent lighting without
flash.

Open Shade—for pictures in shade in natural lighting.

On—In P mode (and in SCN modes designed for pictures of

people), the camera attempts to focus on faces.

Off

NOTE: Not available in Smart Capture mode (because face detection

is always on).

Multi-Pattern—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 lens. 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
LCD.

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Press Menu, ,

, and OK to access

settings

AF Zone

Select a large or concentrated
area of focus.

ISO Speed

Control the sensitivity of the
camera sensor.

Sharpness

Control picture sharpness.

Video settings

Press Menu, ,

, and OK to access

settings

Video Size

Choose a video resolution.

Focus Mode

Select a large or concentrated
area of focus.

Self-timer

Take a video after a timed
delay.

Picture-taking Options

IMPORTANT:

Your camera offers a built-in Help system.

See page 47.

Multi-Zone—evaluates 5 zones to give an even picture
focus. Ideal for general picture taking.

Center-Zone—evaluates the small area centered in the lens.
Ideal when you need precise focus.

Auto
ISO 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400 (ISO 3200,

6400 available for picture sizes of 3.1 MP or less.)

Sharp
Normal
Soft

Video Options

IMPORTANT:

Your camera offers a built-in Help system.

See page 47.

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

Auto—for general video-taking.
Macro—for sharpness and detail at close range. The camera

automatically sets the focus distance depending on the zoom
position.

Infinity—for distant subjects.

10 seconds—A video is taken after a 10-second delay.
2 seconds—A video is taken after a 2-second delay.

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Doing more with your camera

Using the Setup menu

Use Setup to customize your camera.

Press Menu, to highlight
Setup, then to access
settings

Share button

Choose how pictures/videos are handled
when you press the Share button.

NOTE: Some online services limit video file

sizes. Where applicable,

EASYSHARE Software to choose a
preferred online service.

LCD Brightness

Choose LCD brightness.

LCD Dimmer

Choose inactivity time until LCD dims.

Image Storage

Choose a storage location for
pictures/videos.

Set Tag

Create tag names and assign them to
pictures/videos. See page 39.

use

Setup Options

IMPORTANT:

Your camera offers a built-in
Help system. See page 47.

Favorite and Upload—Pictures/videos are
tagged as Favorites and uploaded to your
preferred online service when you connect to your
computer or network.

Favorite—Pictures/videos are tagged as
Favorites (5-star in EASYSHARE Software, on your
computer).

Upload—Pictures/videos are uploaded to your
preferred online service when you connect to your
computer or network.

Power Save
High Power
30 seconds
20 seconds
10 seconds
Off (no dimming)

Auto—the camera uses the card if one is in the

camera. If not, the camera uses internal memory.
Internal Memory—the camera always uses

internal memory, even if a card is installed.

New Tag—create a tag.
Delete Tag—delete a tag.
Clear All—selected tags are cancelled.

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Press Menu, to highlight
Setup, then to access

Setup Options

IMPORTANT:

settings

Date Stamp

Imprint the date on pictures.
Not available on panoramic pictures.

Red Eye Reduction

Choose how you want to reduce red eye.

Image Stabilizer (Still)
Improve stability for pictures.

Digital Zoom

Turn digital zoom on or off.
Not available in Smart Capture mode.

Orientation Sensor

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

Camera Sounds

Choose sound effects.

Sound Volume High

Date & Time Set date and time.

Choose a date option, or turn off the feature.

Preflash—red eye preflash fires before the
picture is taken.

Digital Correction—red eye preflash does not
fire; the camera corrects red eye.

On
Off

On
Off

On—the camera rotates pictures to their correct

orientation.
On Transfer—pictures are rotated when

transferred to EASYSHARE Software.

Off—pictures are not rotated.

Power On
Focus Lock
Shutter
Error
Self-timer

Medium
Low
Off

Your camera offers a built-in
Help system. See page 47.

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Doing more with your camera

Press Menu, to highlight
Setup, then to access
settings

Auto Power Off

Choose inactivity time until camera turns
off.

Video Out
Choose the regional setting that lets you

connect the camera to a television or other
external device.

Language Choose your language.
Reset Camera

Reset settings to their default.

Format

CAUTION:
Formatting deletes all

pictures/videos,
including those that are

Setup Options

IMPORTANT:

Your camera offers a built-in
Help system. See page 47.

10 minutes
5 minutes
3 minutes
1 minute

NTSC—used in North America and Japan; most

common format.

PAL—used in Europe and China.

Memory Card—deletes everything on the card;

formats the card.

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

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

protected. Removing a
card during formatting
may damage the card.

About

View camera information.

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5 Transferring, printing, tagging

CAUTION:
Before connecting any cables, install the software that was

included with your camera. Failure to do so may cause the
software to load incorrectly.

Installing the software

1 Close all open software applications before starting the installation.

NOTE: If running Windows OS and installing EASYSHARE Software from the Kodak Web site, do not

close the WinZip application. If prompted, allow EASYSHARE Software to access the Internet.

2 Place the KODAK EASYSHARE Software CD into the CD-ROM drive.

3 Load the software:

Windows OS—if the install window does not appear, choose Run from the Start
menu and type d:\setup.exe where d is the drive letter that contains the CD.

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

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

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

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

5 If prompted, restart the computer.

For software help, click the Help button in EASYSHARE Software.

www.kodak.com/go/register.

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Transferring, printing, tagging

Transferring pictures/videos

Using the USB cable

Turn on the camera.
Then connect a KODAK USB Cable, Model U-8.

Using other options

You can also use a KODAK Card Reader to transfer your pictures/videos.

Purchase accessories www.kodak.com/go/m420accessories
Learn more about connecting www.kodak.com/go/howto

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Printing pictures

Direct printing with a KODAK All-in-One Printer

Your camera is compatible with PICTBRIDGE Technology, so you can print directly to
PICTBRIDGE enabled printers. You need a camera with fully charged battery, a
PICTBRIDGE enabled printer, and a USB cable.

1 Tur n off the printer. Turn on the camera.

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

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

3 Highlight a printing option, then press OK.

Current Picture—Press to choose a picture. Choose the number of copies.
Tagged Pictures—Print pictures that you tagged for printing and choose a print

size.

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

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

All Pictures—Print all pictures in internal memory or on a card. Choose the

number of copies.

Image Storage—Access Auto or Internal Memory.

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Transferring, printing, tagging

Disconnecting the camera from a KODAK All-in-One Printer

1 Turn off the camera and printer.

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

Using a printer that is not PICTBRIDGE enabled

After you transfer pictures from the camera to your computer, you can print them from
EASYSHARE Software. For details, see Help in EASYSHARE Software.

Ordering prints online

KODAK Gallery (www.kodakgallery.com) is one of the many online print services
offered in EASYSHARE Software. You can easily:

■ Upload your pictures.

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

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

■ Have prints, photo greeting cards, frames, and albums delivered to your door.

Printing from an optional SD or SDHC Card

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

an SD/SDHC Card slot. See your printer user’s guide for details.

■ Make prints at an SD/SDHC Card-capable KODAK Picture Kiosk. (Visit

www.kodak.com/go/picturemaker.)

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

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Transferring, printing, tagging

Tagging your pictures

You can tag your pictures so they are easy to:

■ Print

■ Email

■ Organize with a favorite tag

■ Organize with a tag name that you create

Tagging pictures for printing

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

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

3 Press to select the number of copies.

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

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

5 Press OK.

The Print icon appears in the status area.

■ Press the Shutter button halfway down to return to Capture mode.

IMPORTANT:

Printing tagged pictures

When you transfer the tagged pictures to your computer, the EASYSHARE Software
print screen opens. For details on printing, see Help in EASYSHARE Software.

Your camera offers a built-in Help system. See page 47.

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Transferring, printing, tagging

Tagging pictures/videos for emailing

First, create a new email address: highlight Add Email, press OK, then use the
on-camera keyboard.

1 Press the Review button. Press to locate a picture, then press OK.

2 Press to highlight Email, then press OK.

3 Press to locate an email address, then press OK.

4 To tag other pictures/videos with the same address, scroll through them. When the

picture you want is displayed, press OK.

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

■ To remove a selection, highlight a checked address and press OK. To remove

all email selections, highlight Clear All, then press OK.

■ Press the Shutter button halfway down to return to Capture mode.

The Email icon appears in the status area.

When you transfer the tagged pictures/videos to your computer, EASYSHARE Software
prompts you to send the pictures/videos. For details, see Help in EASYSHARE
Software.

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Assigning the favorite tag to pictures/videos

To make your favorite pictures/videos easier to locate in EASYSHARE Software, you
can assign the favorite tag.

1 Press the Review button, then locate a picture/video.

2 Press the Share button.

The favorite tag appears with the picture. When you transfer the tagged pictures/videos
to your computer, EASYSHARE Software opens and categorizes your pictures/videos
with a 5-star rating tag. (To configure the Share button in different ways see page 32.)

Assigning other tags to pictures/videos

First, create a new tag name: highlight New Tag, press OK, then use the on-camera
keyboard.

1 Press the Review button, then locate a picture/video.

2 Press the Menu button.

3 Highlight Tag, then press OK.

4 Highlight a tag name, then press OK.

5 To assign the tag to other pictures, press to locate a picture, then press OK.

The tag name appears with the picture.

To remove a selection, highlight a tag name and press OK. To remove all tag
selections, highlight Clear All, then press OK.

When you transfer the tagged pictures/videos to your computer, EASYSHARE Software
opens and categorizes your pictures/videos with the appropriate tag.

IMPORTANT:

Your camera offers a built-in Help system. See page 47.

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Transferring, printing, tagging

Assigning a tag to the pictures/videos you take next

Use the Set Tag feature to assign a tag name to the next pictures/videos you take.
First, create a new tag name: highlight New Tag, press OK, then use the on-camera
keyboard.

1 Press the Menu button.

2 Highlight the Setup tab.

3 Highlight Set Tag, then press OK.

4 Highlight a tag name, then press OK.

5 Press the Menu button to exit the menu.

The selected tag is displayed on the LCD. The tag is applied to new pictures/videos.

When you transfer the tagged pictures/videos to your computer, EASYSHARE Software
opens and categorizes your pictures/videos with the appropriate tag.

IMPORTANT:

Your camera offers a built-in Help system. See page 47.

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6 Troubleshooting

IMPORTANT:

Your camera offers a built-in Help system. To get the most from your
camera, see page 47.

Camera problems

Status Solution

Camera does not
turn on

Camera does not turn
off

Camera buttons and
controls do not
function

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

Pictures remaining
number does not
decrease after taking a
picture

Flash does not fire

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

page 1).

■ Tra ns fer

■ Take another picture.

■ Continue taking pictures. The camera is operating normally.

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

■ Check the flash setting, and change as needed (see page 7).

NOTE: The flash does not fire in all modes.

Memory card is almost
or entirely full

The battery does not
charge using USB
charging

■ Transfer the pictures to the computer (see page 35).

■ Delete pictures from the card (see page 16) or insert a new card.

■ See page 2 or visit www.kodak.com/go/USBcharging.

■ Insert a new battery (see page 1).

all

pictures to the computer (see page 35).

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Troubleshooting

Status Solution

Battery life is short

You cannot take a
picture

Memory card not
recognized or camera
freezes with card

Cannot find the
desired picture/video

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

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

battery in the camera.

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

■ Turn the camera off, then on again.

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

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

■ Memory is full. Transfer pictures to the computer (see page 35),

delete pictures (see page 16), or insert another card.

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

page 34).

■ Use another memory card. Only SD or SDHC Cards are supported.

■ To view pictures on a card or in internal memory, see page 15.

Computer/connectivity problems

Status Solution

Pictures do not
transfer to computer

Slide Show does not
run on an external
video device

Computer does not
communicate with
the camera

■ See Help in EASYSHARE Software.

■ Adjust the camera Video Out setting to NTSC or PAL (see

page 34).

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

devi ce’s user’s guide).

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

page 1).

■ Turn on the camera.

■ Make sure the USB cable model U-8 is connected to the camera

and the computer (see page 36).

■ Make sure EASYSHARE Software is installed (see page 35).

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Picture quality problems

Status Solution

Picture is not clear

Picture is too dark

Picture is too light

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

halfway. When the framing marks turn green, press the Shutter
button completely down to take the picture.

■ Clean the lens (see page 53).

■ Make sure the camera is not in Macro mode if you are more than

19.7 in. (50 cm) from your subject.

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

in high-zoom settings or in low light).

■ Reposition the camera for more available light.

■ Use Fill flash (see page 7) 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 camera specifications starting on

page 50.)

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

halfway. When the framing marks turn green, press the Shutter
button completely down to take the picture.

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

■ Turn the flash off (see page 7).

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

effective flash range. (See camera specifications starting on

page 50.)

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

halfway. When the framing marks turn green, press the Shutter
button completely down to take the picture.

■ In Program and Panorama modes, adjust the Exposure

Compensation (see page 28).

Troubleshooting

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Troubleshooting

Direct printing (PICTBRIDGE enabled printer) problems

Status Solution

Cannot find the
desired picture

The Direct printing
menu interface turns
off

Cannot print pictures

Camera or printer
display an error
message

■ Use the Direct printing menu to change the image storage location.

■ Press any camera button to redisplay the menu.

■ Make sure there is a connection between the camera and the

printer (see page 37).

■ Make sure the printer and the camera have power.

■ Follow the prompts to resolve the issue.

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7 Getting help

Getting help from your camera

You want the most from your camera. You want to understand:

■ What it can do for you

■ And how to take the best possible pictures and videos

Great news!

Your camera offers a built-in Help system. It describes every setting for every menu
choice. If you learn nothing else about your camera, learn how to use on-camera Help.
Because the more you know your camera, the more confident you become!

Turning on camera Help

Press the Menu button, then

1

highlight a menu choice.

2

Press the Info

button.

Scroll through a Help topic

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Getting help

Getting help on the Web

Camera

Email, write, or phone Kodak www.kodak.com/go/contact
Get support for your product (FAQs, troubleshooting

information, arrange for repairs, etc.)
Purchase camera accessories (lenses, cards, etc.) www.kodak.com/go/m420accessories
Download the latest camera firmware and software www.kodak.com/go/m420downloads
See online demonstrations of your camera www.kodak.com/go/howto
Register your camera www.kodak.com/go/register

Software

Get information on EASYSHARE Software www.kodak.com/go/easysharesw

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

Other

Get support for cameras, software, accessories, more www.kodak.com/go/support
Get information on KODAK Inkjet Products www.kodak.com/go/inkjet
Optimize your printer for truer, more vibrant colors www.kodak.com/go/onetouch

www.kodak.com/go/m420support

(or see Help in EASYSHARE Software)

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Getting help

Getting help on the telephone

NOTE: If you have questions concerning this product, you may speak with Kodak customer support.

Australia 1800 267 588 Netherlands 020 346 9372
Austria 0179 567 357 New Zealand 0800 880 120
Belgium 02 713 14 45 Norway 23 16 21 33
Brazil 0800 891 42 13 Philippines 1 800 1 888 9600
Canada 1 800 465 6325 Poland 00800 4411625
China 800 820 6027 Portugal 021 415 4125
Czech Republic 00 800 56325000 Russia 8 495 929 9166
Denmark 3 848 71 30 Singapore 800 6363 036
Finland 0800 1 17056 Slovakia 00 800 56325000
France 01 55 1740 77 Spain 91 749 76 53
Germany 069 5007 0035 Sweden 08 587 704 21
Greece 00800 44140775 Switzerland 044 838 53 51
Hong Kong 800 901 514 Taiwan 0800 096 868
Hungary 06 80 456 325 Thailand 001 800 631 0017
India 91 80 41374555

(toll free 000800 440 1227)
Ireland 01 407 3054 United Kingdom 0870 243 0270
Italy 02 696 33452 United States 1 800 235 6325
Japan 03 5540 9002 International Toll Line [phone]
Korea 080 708 5600 International Toll Fax [phone]

Turkey 00800 448827073

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8 Appendix

Camera specifications

CCD—1/2.33-type

Effective pixels—10 MP

LCD—7.6 cm (3.0 in.) LCD; 230K pixels

Image storage—Optional SD/SDHC Card (The SD logo is a trademark of the

SD Card Association.) Maximum supported card size: 32 GB

Internal storage capacity—64 MB internal memory (48 MB available for image
storage. 1 MB equals one million bytes.)

Taking lens—4X optical zoom; f/2.6–f/5.8; 35 mm equivalent: 28–112 mm

Lens protection—Built-in

Digital zoom—5X continuous

Image stabilizer—Yes

Focus system—TTL-AF (through-the-lens auto focus); Auto: Multi-Zone,

Center-Zone. Working range:
50 cm (19.7 in.)–infinity @ wide, normal

50 cm (19.7 in.)–infinity @ telephoto, normal
10–50 cm (3.9–19.7 in.) @ wide, Macro mode
35–70 cm (13.8–27.6 in.) @ telephoto, Macro mode
10 m (32.8 ft)–infinity @ wide, Landscape mode

Auto focus control—Still: Continuous and Single AF (Multi-zone, Center zone);
Video: Continuous

Face detection—Up to 10 faces

Shutter speed—1/1000–8 seconds

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ISO speed—Auto (in Smart Capture): 80–1600; Manual: 64, 100, 200, 400, 800,
1600, 3200, 6400 (ISO 3200, 6400 available for picture sizes of 3.1 MP or less.)

Exposure metering—TTL-AE; Multi-Pattern, Center-Weight, Center-Spot

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

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

Electronic Flash—Auto flash; Auto, Fill, Red Eye, Off; Guide No.5.5; working range

@ ISO 400: 0.2–4.0 m (0.6–13.1 ft) @ wide; 0.5–1.8 m (1.6–5.9 ft) @ telephoto in
Program mode

Burst mode—Maximum 3 pictures @ 2 fps; Auto Exposure, Auto Focus, Auto White
Balance executed for first shot only

Capture modes—Smart Capture, Scene modes, Video

Image file format—

Still: EXIF 2.21 (JPEG compression); file organization DCF
Video: QUICKTIME (CODEC Motion JPEG; audio: PCM)

Picture size—Smart Capture:

10.0 MP (4:3): 3648 x 2736 pixels

8.9 MP (3:2): 3648 x 2432 pixels

7.5 MP (16:9): 3648 x 2052 pixels

5.0 MP (4:3): 2592 x 1944 pixels

4.5 MP (3:2): 2592 x 1728 pixels

3.8 MP (16:9): 2592 x 1456 pixels

3.1 MP (4:3): 2048 x 1536 pixels

2.8 MP (3:2): 2048 x 1360 pixels

2.4 MP (16:9): 2048 x 1152 pixels

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Program/SCN:

10.0 MP (4:3): 3648 x 2736 pixels

8.9 MP (3:2): 3648 x 2432 pixels

7.5 MP (16:9): 3648 x 2064 pixels

5.0 MP (4:3): 2592 x 1944 pixels

3.1 MP (4:3): 2048 x 1536 pixels

2.2 MP (3:2): 1800 x 1200 pixels

2.1 MP (16:9): 1920 x 1080 pixels

1.2 MP (4:3): 1280 x 960 pixels

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

Sharpness modes—Sharp, Normal, Soft

Video capture—< 80 minutes maximum in VGA, QVGA

VGA (640 x 480 @ 30 fps)

QVGA (320 x 240 @ 30 fps)

Video blur reduction—Yes

Communication with computer—USB 2.0 high speed (PIMA 15740 protocol);

via KODAK USB Cable, Model U-8

Video output—NTSC or PAL

Microphone—Yes

Speaker—Yes

PICTBRIDGE support—Yes

Power—KODAK Li-Ion Rechargeable Digital Camera Battery KLIC-7003; 5V AC

adapter; USB charging

Tripod mount—1/4 inch

Size—97.2 x 59.7 x 21.0 mm (3.8 x 2.4 x 0.8 in.) @ power off

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Appendix

Weight—136 g (4.8 oz) without card or battery

Operating temperature—0–40

° C (32–104° F)

Care and maintenance

■ If you suspect water has gotten inside the camera, remove the battery and card.

Allow all components to air-dry for at least 24 hours before using the camera.

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

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

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

Products for more information.

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

In the US, visit the Electronics Industry Alliance Web site at www.eiae.org or

www.kodak.com/go/m420support.

Upgrading your software and firmware

Download the latest versions of the software included on the KODAK EASYSHARE
Software CD and the camera firmware (the software that runs on the camera). Visit

www.kodak.com/go/m420downloads.

Storage capacities

The LCD displays the approximate number of pictures (or minutes/seconds of video)
remaining. For average SD Card capacities, visit www.kodak.com/go/SDcapacities.
Actual storage capacity varies depending on subject composition, card size, and other
factors. You may be able to store more or fewer pictures and videos. Favorites take up
additional space in internal memory.

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Appendix

Important safety instructions

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

parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
KODAK AC Adapters and Battery Chargers are intended for indoor
use only. The use of controls, adjustments, or procedures other
than those specified herein may result in exposure to shock
and/or electrical or mechanical hazards. If the LCD breaks, do not
touch the glass or liquid. Contact Kodak customer support.

■ The use of an accessory that is not recommended by Kodak may cause fire, electric

shock, or injury. For approved accessories, visit www.kodak/go/accessories.

■ Use only a USB-certified computer equipped with a current-limiting motherboard.

Contact your computer manufacturer if you have questions.

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

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

■ Follow all warnings and instructions supplied by the battery manufacturer.

■ Use only batteries approved for this product to avoid risk of explosion.

■ Keep batteries out of the reach of children.

■ Do not allow batteries to touch metal objects, including coins. Otherwise, a battery

may short circuit, discharge energy, become hot, or leak.

■ Do not disassemble, install backward, or expose batteries to liquid, moisture, fire,

or extreme temperature.

■ Remove the battery when the product is stored for an extended period of time. In

the unlikely event that battery fluid leaks inside the product, contact Kodak
customer support.

■ In the unlikely event that battery fluid leaks onto your skin, wash immediately with

water and contact your local health provider. For additional health-related
information, contact your local Kodak customer support.

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■ Dispose of batteries according to local and national regulations. Visit

www.kodak.com/go/kes.

■ Do not charge non-rechargeable batteries.

■ For more information on batteries, visit www.kodak.com/go/batterytypes.

Battery replacement, battery life

KODAK Li-Ion Rechargeable Digital Camera Battery KLIC-7003: 250 pictures per
charge. Battery life per CIPA testing method. (Approx. number of pictures in Smart
Capture mode, using 128 MB SD Card.) Actual life may vary based on usage.

Extending battery life

■ Use power-saving features (see Using the Setup menu, page 32).

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

dry cloth before loading the battery in the camera.

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

Limited warranty

Kodak warrants KODAK Consumer Electronic Products and Accessories (“Products”),
excluding batteries, to be free from malfunctions and defects in both materials and
workmanship for one year from the date of purchase. Retain the original dated sales
receipt. Proof of the date of purchase will be required with any request for warranty
repair.

Limited warranty coverage

Warranty service is only available from within the country where the Products were
originally purchased. You may be required to ship Products, at your expense, to the
authorized service facility for the country where the Products were purchased. Kodak

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will repair or replace Products if they fail to function properly during the warranty
period, subject to any conditions and/or limitations stated herein. Warranty service
will include all labor as well as any necessary adjustments and/or replacement parts. If
Kodak is unable to repair or replace a Product, Kodak will, at its option, refund the
purchase price paid for the Product provided the Product has been returned to Kodak
along with proof of the purchase price paid. Repair, replacement, or refund of the
purchase price are the sole remedies under the warranty. If replacement parts are
used in making repairs, those parts may be remanufactured, or may contain
remanufactured materials. If it is necessary to replace the entire Product, it may be
replaced with a remanufactured Product. Remanufactured Products, parts and
materials are warranted for the remaining warranty term of the original Product, or 90
days after the date of repair or replacement, whichever is longer.

Limitations

This warranty does not cover circumstances beyond Kodak's control. This warranty
does not apply when failure is due to shipping damage, accident, alteration,
modification, unauthorized service, misuse, abuse, use with incompatible accessories
or attachments (such as third party ink or ink tanks), failure to follow Kodak's
operation, maintenance or repacking instructions, failure to use items supplied by
Kodak (such as adapters and cables), or claims made after the duration of this
warranty.

Kodak makes no other express or implied warranty for this product, and disclaims the
implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. In the event
that the exclusion of any implied warranty is ineffective under the law, the duration of
the implied warranty will be one year from the purchase date or such longer period as
required by law. The option of repair, replacement, or refund is Kodak's only
obligation. Kodak will not be responsible for any special, consequential or incidental
damages resulting from the sale, purchase, or use of this product regardless of the
cause. Liability for any special, consequential or incidental damages (including but not
limited to loss of revenue or profit, downtime costs, loss of the use of the equipment,
cost of substitute equipment, facilities or services, or claims of your customers for such
damages resulting from the purchase use or failure of the Product), regardless of
cause or for breach of any written or implied warranty is expressly disclaimed.

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Your rights

Some states or jurisdictions do not allow exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.
Some states or jurisdictions do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty
lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific
rights, and you may have other rights which vary from state to state or by jurisdiction.

Outside the United States and Canada

In countries other than the United States and Canada, the terms and conditions of
this warranty may be different. Unless a specific Kodak warranty is communicated to
the purchaser in writing by a Kodak company, no warranty or liability exists beyond
any minimum requirements imposed by law, even though defect, damage, or loss may
be by negligence or other act.

Regulatory compliance

FCC compliance and advisory

KODAK EASYSHARE M420 Digital Camera

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed or used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures: 1) reorient or relocate the
receiving antenna; 2) increase the separation between the equipment and the
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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.

China RoHS

Russian GOST-R

Eastman Kodak Company
Rochester, NY 14650

AIO-40

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Korean Class B ITE

VCCI Class B ITE

Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment labeling

In Europe: For human/environmental protection, it is your responsibility to dispose of this
equipment at a collection facility established for this purpose (separate from municipal
waste). For more information, contact your retailer, collection facility, or appropriate
local authorities; or visit www.kodak.com/go/recycle.

Australian C-Tick

N137

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Canadian DOC statement

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

ICES-003.

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

FCC and Industry Canada

This device complies with Industry Canada RSS-210 and FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.

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Index 1

A

A/V out, 19
about this camera, 34
accessories, 36

battery, 55
buying, 48

SD/SDHC Card, 3
advanced digital zoom, 33
AF control (Still), 30
AF zone, 31
auto

enhancement, 21

focus control, 30

focus framing marks, 5

power off, 34
auto focus (AF)

zone, 31
auto power off, 34

B

backlight, 9
battery

charging, 2, 4

expected life, 55

loading, 1

types, 55
battery door, ii
beach, 9
blur reduction, 9, 10
bookmarks, 26
button

delete, 6

review, ii
telephoto/zoom, 6

C

cable

audio/video, 19

USB, 36
camera sounds, 33
Canadian compliance, 60
care and maintenance, 53
charging the battery, 2, 4
children, 9
clock, setting, 3
color mode, 29
computer

connecting camera, 35

transfer to, 35
connector, USB / A/V, 19, 36
copy pictures

card to memory, 23

memory to card, 23

to computer via USB cable, 35
cropping pictures, 21
customer support, 49
customize camera, 32

D

date setting, 3
date stamp, 33
DC-in, i, ii
delete button, ii
deleting

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during quickview, 6
from internal memory, 16
from SD/SDHC Card, 16
protecting pictures, videos, 16

digital zoom, 6

setting, 33
displaying slide show, 18
disposal, recycling, 53
downloading pictures, 35

E

EASYSHARE Software, 35
edit videos, 24
emailing pictures, videos, 40
expected battery life, 55
exposure

long time, 29, 31, 32

metering, 30
exposure compensation, 28
exposure metering, 30
external video device

viewing pictures, videos, 19

F

face detect capture, 30
favorites tagging, 41
FCC compliance, 57
fireworks, 9
firmware, upgrading, 53
flash, i
flash button, i
flash, using, 7
flower, 9
focus framing marks, 5

focus mode, 29
focus mode (video), 31
format, 34
framing marks, 5

G

guidelines, battery, 55

H

help

camera help, 47
Web links, 47

high ISO, 10

I

icons, modes, 8
image stabilizer (still), 33
image storage, 32
installing

battery, 1
SD/SDHC Card, 3
software, 35

ISO speed, 31

J

joystick, ii

K

KODAK EASYSHARE Software

installing, 35
upgrading, 53

KODAK PERFECT TOUCH

Technology, 21

Kodak Web sites, 47

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L

language, 34
LCD, ii

brightness, 32

dimmer, 32

reviewing pictures, 15

reviewing videos, 15
LCD brightness, 32
LCD dimmer, 32
lens

cleaning lens, 53
light, self-timer, i
loading

battery, 1

SD/SDHC Card, 3

software, 35
long time exposure, 29, 31, 32

M

Mac OS, installing software, 35
magnify a picture, 15
maintenance, camera, 53
make picture from video, 24
manner/museum, 9
memory

inserting Card, 3
menu button, ii
menu settings, 28
microphone, i
mode switch, i
modes, 8

backlight, 9

beach, 9

blur reduction, 9, 10

children, 9
fireworks, 9
flower, 9
high ISO, 10
manner/museum, 9
night landscape, 10
night portrait, 9
scene (SCN), 9
self-portrait, 9
snow, 9
sport, 9
text, 9

modes, capture

smart capture, 8
multiple selections, 17
multi-up, 17

N

night landscape, 10
night portrait, 9

O

OK button, ii
online prints, ordering, 38
optical zoom, 6
orientation sensor, 33

P

panoramic pictures, 13
PERFECT TOUCH Technology, 21
PICTBRIDGE enabled printer, 37
picture size, 28
pictures

copying, 23

cropping, 21

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emailing tagged, 40
KODAK PERFECT TOUCH, 21
printing, 38
printing tagged, 39
protecting, 16
review icons, 27
reviewing, 15
tagging, 39
taking, modes, 8
transfer via USB cable, 35

pictures/video

deleting, 16
playing a video, 15
power

camera, 2
power button, i
pre-tagging, 42
printing

from a card, 38

from computer, 38

optimizing printer, 47

order online, 38

PICTBRIDGE, 37

tagged pictures, 38
protecting pictures, videos, 16

Q

quickview, using, 6

R

recycling, disposal, 53
regulatory information, 57
repair, 48
reset camera, 34

review button, ii
reviewing pictures/video

as you take them, 6
deleting, 16
LCD, 15
protecting, 16
slide show, 18

running slide show, 18

S

safety, 54
scene modes (SCN), 9
SD card door, ii
SD/SDHC Card

inserting, 3

SD/SDHC card

printing from, 38
select multiple pictures/videos, 17
self-portrait, 9
self-timer, 12
self-timer light, i
service and support telephone

numbers, 49
set tag, 32
setting

AF zone, 31
auto power off, 34
auto-focus, 30
camera sounds, 33
color mode, 29
date and time, 3
date stamp, 33
digital zoom, 33
exposure metering, 30

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image storage, 32
ISO, 31
language, 34
LCD brightness, 32
LCD dimmer, 32
long time exposure, 29, 31, 32
orientation sensor, 33
picture size, 28
picture-taking mode, 8
self-timer, 12
sharpness, 31
sound volume, 33
video out, 34
video size, 31

white balance, 30
setting up the camera, 1
setup menu, 32
Share button, 32
share button, ii
sharpness, 31
shutter

problems, 44

self-timer delay, 12
shutter button, i
slide show

continuous loop, 18

running, 18
smart capture, 8
snow, 9
software

installing, 35

upgrading, 53
sound volume, 33
sounds, 33

specifications, camera, 50
sport, 9
strap, 1
strap post, ii
support, technical, 49

T

tagging

creating tags, 41
favorites, 41
for email, 40
for print, 39

pre-tagging, 42
taking pictures, videos, 5
telephone support, 49
television, slide show, 19
text, 9
time, setting, 3
timer, shutter delay, 12
tips

battery guidelines, 55

care & maintenance, 53
transfer, via USB cable, 35
trash can, deleting, 6
trimming a video, 24
troubleshooting, 43
turning camera on and off, 2

U

undelete, undo, 16
upgrading software, firmware, 53
URLs, Kodak Web sites, 47
USB

transferring pictures, 35

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USB/AV Out, ii

V

video

action print, 25
copying, 23
edit, 24
emailing tagged, 40
out, 34
playback, 15
protecting, 16
review icons, 27
size, 31
transfer to computer, 35

viewing, 15
video bookmarks, 26
video out, 34
video size, 31
viewing

by multi-up, 17

picture, after taking, 6, 15
volume, 33

W

warranty, 55
white balance, 30
Windows OS, installing software, 35

Z

zoom

digital, 6

optical, 6
zoom button, ii

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