Kodak M550 User Manual
KODAK EASYSHARE M550
Digital Camera
Extended user guide
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Front view
Lens
Microphone
Flash
Self-timer/Video
Recording light
Speaker
Product features
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Product features
OK,
Wide Angle/
Telephoto button
Battery compartment,
SD/SDHC Card slot
Strap post
Tripod socket
LCD
Share button
USB port
Power button
Flash button
Mode button
Shutter button
Delete, Menu,
Info, Review
buttons
Back view
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Table of contents 1
1 Setting up your camera .........................................................................1
Attaching the strap .......................................................................................1
Loading the KLIC-7006 battery......................................................................1
Charging the battery .....................................................................................2
Turning on the camera ..................................................................................4
Setting the language and date/time...............................................................4
Storing pictures on an optional SD or SDHC Card...........................................5
2 Taking pictures/videos ...........................................................................6
Taking pictures..............................................................................................6
Taking a video ..............................................................................................7
Adjusting LCD brightness ..............................................................................8
Understanding the picture-taking icons..........................................................8
Know when your battery needs charging .......................................................8
Using the optical zoom..................................................................................9
Using the flash............................................................................................10
Using different modes .................................................................................11
Using shortcuts ...........................................................................................13
Using the self-timer.....................................................................................14
Using burst .................................................................................................14
Taking panoramic pictures...........................................................................15
3 Sharing and tagging pictures ..............................................................16
Sharing pictures through social networks.....................................................16
Tagging pictures .........................................................................................18
Marking pictures/videos for emailing ...........................................................20
4 Reviewing and editing .........................................................................21
Reviewing pictures/videos ...........................................................................21
Deleting pictures/videos ..............................................................................22
Viewing pictures/videos in different ways.....................................................23
A smarter way to find and enjoy your pictures..............................................24
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Understanding the review icons...................................................................25
Creating a multimedia slide show................................................................26
Using the menu button in review.................................................................28
Cropping pictures........................................................................................28
Editing videos .............................................................................................29
Selecting multiple pictures/videos ................................................................30
Copying pictures/videos...............................................................................30
5 Doing more with your camera .............................................................31
Using the menu button to change settings...................................................31
6 Transferring, printing pictures .............................................................37
Transferring pictures to your computer.........................................................37
Printing pictures..........................................................................................38
Marking your pictures for printing................................................................40
7 Troubleshooting ..................................................................................41
Getting help from your camera....................................................................41
Troubleshooting..........................................................................................42
Getting help on the Web.............................................................................46
8 Appendix .............................................................................................47
Camera specifications .................................................................................47
Care and maintenance ................................................................................49
Upgrading your software and firmware........................................................50
Storage capacities.......................................................................................50
Important safety instructions .......................................................................50
Battery replacement, battery life..................................................................51
Limited warranty .........................................................................................52
Regulatory compliance ................................................................................54
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1 Setting up your camera
Attaching the strap
Loading the KLIC-7006 battery
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Charge the battery see page 2
Know when your battery needs charging see page 8
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Setting up your camera
Battery Charging light:
• Blinking: charging
• Steady: finished charging
Turn OFF the camera.
1
Connect a KODAK Camera USB Cable,
Micro B / 5-Pin. (Use only the cable included
with this camera!)
2
NOTE: You can use the camera while it’s plugged in.
You r
adapter
may differ.
Charging the battery
If your package included Then see
An in-camera battery charger Using the in-camera battery charger
An external battery charger Using the external battery charger
Using the in-camera battery charger
Charge the battery whenever necessary.
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Know when your battery needs charging see page 8
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Using the external battery charger
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2
Battery Charging light:
• Orange: charging
• Green: finished charging
Your plug
may differ.
Charge the battery whenever necessary.
Setting up your camera
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Setting up your camera
Press the Power button.
to change current field.
for previous/next field.
OK
to accept.
At the prompt, press OK.
to change.
OK
to accept.
Language:
Date/Time:
Turning on the camera
Setting the language and date/time
NOTE: To change language in the future, use the Setup menu (see page 36).
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Setting up your camera
CAUTION:
1
Turn off the camera.
2
Push the card until
it clicks.
3
Turn on the camera.
Storing pictures on an optional SD or SDHC Card
Your camera has internal memory. We recommend purchasing an SD or SDHC Card to
conveniently store more pictures/videos.
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.
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Framing marks
Taking pictures
To get clear, focused pictures:
1 The camera turns on in Smart Capture mode.
(If it’s in a different mode, press the Mode button,
then until the LCD displays
mode , then press OK.)
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.
Using the framing marks
Framing marks indicate the camera focus area.
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: Multiple framing marks may appear when faces are detected.
Smart Capture
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Taking pictures/videos
Delete the current picture/video
OK Play/pause a video
Adjust volume
While a picture/video is displayed,
you may:
Taking a video
1 Press the Mode button, then until the LCD
displays 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 21.
Reviewing the picture/video just taken
After you take a picture/video, the LCD briefly displays the picture or the first frame of
a video. (To take new pictures/videos sooner, press the Shutter button halfway.)
then press OK.
To review pictures/videos anytime, see page 21.
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Taking pictures/videos
Battery level
Capture mode
Pictures/time remaining
Zoom indicator
Keyword tag
Self timer
Flash mode
Focus mode
Exposure compensation
Adjusting LCD brightness
To adjust the LCD brightness for your environment, see page 35.
Understanding the picture-taking icons
Know when your battery needs charging
The battery level icon works like the gas gauge in your car, but appears only when the
battery requires your attention. (If you’re viewing shortcuts, the battery level is always
displayed. See page 13.)
Charge the battery whenever necessary.
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Charge the battery see page 2
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Taking pictures/videos
Using the optical zoom
1 Use the LCD to frame your subject.
2 To zoom in, press Telephoto (T).
To zoom out, press Wide Angle (W).
3 Take the picture.
NOTE: For focus distances, see Specifications starting on page 47.
Using digital zoom
Use digital zoom to get up to 5X magnification beyond optical zoom. (Digital zoom is
not available in Smart Capture mode.) Press Telephoto (T) until the slider on the LCD
is at the end of the optical zoom range. Release Telephoto (T), then press it again.
NOTE: You may notice decreased image quality when using digital zoom.
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Taking pictures/videos
Press the Flash button repeatedly to scroll through flash modes.
The current flash mode is shown in the LCD status area.
Using the flash
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).
NOTE: (Not available in Smart Capture mode.)
Red-eye
Reduction
Choose a
setting in
the Setup
menu, see
page 35.
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.
NOTE: When using digital correction, image processing takes longer
than when using preflash.
Off Never
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Taking pictures/videos
Mode button
Using different modes
Press the Mode button, then until the LCD displays the mode that best suits
your subjects and surroundings,
Use this mode For
Smart
Capture
Program Advanced picture taking—allows access to manual settings.
then press OK.
General picture taking—it offers excellent image quality and ease
of use.
■ Faces get focus and exposure priority.
■ 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
Video Capturing video with sound. (See page 7.)
Point-and-shoot simplicity when taking pictures in practically any
situation. (See page 12.)
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Taking pictures/videos
Using Scene (SCN) modes
Choose a Scene mode—for great pictures in practically any situation.
1 Press the Mode button, then until the LCD displays SCN,
2 Press to view scene mode descriptions.
3 Press OK (or let the description turn off) to enter the highlighted Scene mode.
The camera is now in the highlighted scene mode. To read a mode description after it
has turned off, press OK to see it again.
SCN mode For
Portrait Full-frame portraits of people.
Sport Action pictures.
Blur Reduction Reducing blur caused by camera shake or subject motion.
Panorama L-R, R-L “Stitching” 2 or 3 pictures into 1 panoramic scene. (See page 15.)
Landscape Distant scenes.
High ISO People indoors, in low-light 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.”
Candle Light Subjects illuminated by candle light.
Children Action pictures of children in bright light.
Manner/
Museum
Text Documents. For best results, place the camera on a steady surface or
Beach Bright beach scenes.
Quiet occasions, like a wedding or lecture. Flash and sound are
disabled. For best results, place the camera on a steady surface or
tripod.
tripod.
then press OK.
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Taking pictures/videos
Press to
show/hide
shortcuts.
Shortcuts
SCN mode For
Snow Bright snow scenes.
Fireworks Fireworks. For best results, place the camera on a steady surface or
tripod.
Self-Portrait Close-ups of yourself. Assures proper focus and minimizes red eye.
Night Portrait Reduces red eye of people in night scenes or low-light conditions.
Night Landscape Distant scenery at night. Flash does not fire.
Panning Shot Emphasizing horizontal motion, with a sharp subject and blurred
background.
Using shortcuts
Your camera has a clean, uncluttered interface. For quick access to the most popular
capture and review functions:
1 Press the Info button.
The shortcuts appear. To hide the shortcuts again, press .
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.
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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. For best results, place the camera on a tripod or steady surface.
You can turn on the self-timer using a shortcut (see page 13) or these steps:
1 Press the Menu button. Press to choose Self-timer/Burst, then press
OK.
2 Press to choose a Self-timer setting:
10 Seconds— A picture is taken after a 10-second delay.
2 Seconds— A picture is taken after a 2-second delay.
2 Picture Timer— 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.
To take a video after a 2- or 10-second delay, use the same procedure but press the
Shutter button completely down.
Using burst
Use the burst feature to take up to 3 pictures in rapid succession. You can turn on
burst using a shortcut (see page 13) or these steps:
1 Press the Menu button.
2 Press to choose Self-timer/Burst, then press to choose Burst On.
3 Press the Menu button.
4 Compose the scene. Press the Shutter button halfway, then completely down
and hold it.
The camera stops taking pictures when you release the Shutter button, when pictures
are taken, or when there is no more storage space. Burst is unavailable in some modes.
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Take
2 or 3
pictures.
Get 1
panoramic
picture.
Taking panoramic pictures
Use panorama to “stitch” up to 3 pictures into a panoramic scene.
NOTE: 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 Press the Mode button, then until the LCD displays SCN, then press OK.
2 Press to choose 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.
(You can press the Delete button to re-take the first or second picture.)
4 Compose the second picture. Make the overlay from the first picture cover the
same portion in the new picture.
5 If you are taking/stitching only 2 pictures, press OK to stitch them together.
After you take 3 pictures, the pictures are automatically stitched together.
NOTE: To use the self-timer 10-second or 2-second setting, see page 14.
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