Kodak M577 User Guide
KODAK EASYSHARE TOUCH
Camera / M577
Extended user guide
www.kodak.com
Help: www.kodak.com/go/m577support
Tutorials: www.kodak.com/go/m577demos
Eastman Kodak Company
Rochester, New York 14650
© Eastman Kodak Company, 2011
All screen images are simulated.
Kodak, EasyShare Touch, Ektachrome, Kodachrome, Kodacolor, Max, Perfect Touch,
Pulse, T-Max, and Tri-X are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company.
4H
8644_en
Quick start
1
Charge until the
light stops blinking.
2
3
Set language, date/time.
4
Take pictures, videos.
5
Install software, then share.
Keep learning!
Take and share your
best pictures, videos!
Load the battery.
Product features
www.kodak.com/go/support
i
Product features
Lens
Flash
AF Assist/
Self-timer/
Video light
IR Receiver for
optional remote
control
Shutter button (for pictures)
Power/Battery Charging light
Record Video
Power
Front, top view
ii www.kodak.com/go/support
Share
LCD
Strap post
Zoom
Review
Speaker
Luminance sensor
Tripod socket
Battery compartment
Slot for MICROSD/SDHC Card
(accessory)
Micro USB
AV Out
HDMI Out
MICROSD/SDHC
Card (accessory)
Side, bottom view
www.kodak.com/go/support iii
Touchscreen gestures
Swipe
(Drag and quickly release)
Drag or scroll
(Pull down or push up)
Tap
(or tap and hold)
iv www.kodak.com/go/support
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 ..................................................................................5
Setting the language, date/time.....................................................................6
Storing pictures on a MICROSD/SDHC Card ...................................................7
2 Taking pictures/videos ...........................................................................8
Taking pictures in Smart Capture mode .........................................................8
Your camera, the way you want it ...............................................................11
Using Tools to choose actions, preferences ..................................................12
Understanding the picture-taking icons........................................................13
Watch the battery level ...............................................................................13
Taking a video ............................................................................................14
Using the zoom...........................................................................................15
Using the flash............................................................................................16
Using different modes .................................................................................17
Using Film Effects........................................................................................18
Using Scene modes .....................................................................................19
Using Program mode...................................................................................20
Taking self-timer pictures/videos..................................................................21
Taking burst pictures...................................................................................21
Taking panoramic pictures...........................................................................22
3 Reviewing and editing .........................................................................23
Reviewing pictures/videos ...........................................................................23
Playing a video............................................................................................25
Deleting pictures/videos ..............................................................................25
Viewing pictures/videos in different ways.....................................................26
A smarter way to find and enjoy your pictures..............................................27
www.kodak.com/go/support v
Table of contents
Understanding the review icons...................................................................28
Cropping a picture ......................................................................................29
Using effects...............................................................................................30
Using decorative effects ..............................................................................30
Trimming a video ........................................................................................31
Adding a date stamp...................................................................................32
Making a picture from a video.....................................................................33
Making an action print from a video............................................................34
Selecting multiple pictures/videos ................................................................35
Displaying pictures/videos on a television.....................................................36
Running a slide show..................................................................................37
Using the optional remote control ...............................................................38
4 Sharing pictures/videos .......................................................................39
Sharing through email and social networks..................................................39
Tagging pictures .........................................................................................42
Marking pictures/videos as favorites............................................................45
5 Using the Settings menu .....................................................................46
Changing settings .......................................................................................46
6 Install software ...................................................................................49
Install software, transfer pictures, and share................................................49
Printing pictures..........................................................................................50
Marking pictures for print............................................................................51
7 Troubleshooting ..................................................................................52
Getting help on the Web.............................................................................56
vi www.kodak.com/go/support
Table of contents
8 Appendix .............................................................................................57
Specifications..............................................................................................57
Care and maintenance ........................
Upgrading your software and firmware
Storage capacities.......................................................................................60
Important safety instructions .......................................................................60
Battery replacement, battery life..................................................................61
Limited warranty .........................................................................................62
Regulatory compliance ................................................................................63
........................................................59
........................................................59
www.kodak.com/go/support
vii
1 Setting up your camera
All batteries lose power over time–even if
they’re not being used. For longer life, fully
charge the battery prior to use.
Attaching the strap
Loading the KLIC-7006 battery
Charge the battery See page 2
Purchase extra batteries www.kodak.com/go/accessories
Watch the battery level See page 13
1 www.kodak.com/go/support
Charging the battery
Battery Charging light:
• Blinking: charging
• Steady On: finished charging
Turn off the camera.
1
Connect the KODAK Camera USB Cable, Micro B / 5-Pin and
charger. (Use only the cable included with this camera.)
2
NOTE: You can use the camera while it’s plugged in.
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
You can charge the Li-ion battery whenever necessary.
Setting up your camera
www.kodak.com/go/support
Watch the battery level See page 13
Purchase extra batteries www.kodak.com/go/accessories
2
Setting up your camera
Battery Charging light:
• Orange: charging
• Green: finished charging
If you have this charger...
Battery Charging light:
• Flashing green: charging
• Steady On green: finished charging
If you have this charger...
Using the external battery charger
You can charge the Li-ion battery whenever necessary.
Watch the battery level See page 13
Purchase extra batteries www.kodak.com/go/accessories
3 www.kodak.com/go/support
Charge via your computer’s USB port
Battery Charging light:
• Blinking: charging
• Steady: finished charging
Turn off the camera.
1
Connect the KODAK Camera USB Cable,
Micro B / 5-Pin and charger. Use only the
cable included with this camera.
2
You can charge the Li-ion battery whenever necessary.
IMPORTANT:
The camera charges when the computer is on and awake. Turn off the
computer’s hibernation, sleep, and standby modes.
Watch the battery level See page 13
Purchase extra batteries www.kodak.com/go/accessories
Setting up your camera
www.kodak.com/go/support
4
Setting up your camera
Turning on the camera
5 www.kodak.com/go/support
Setting up your camera
Setting the language, date/time
The first time you turn on the camera, you’re prompted to choose your language and
set the date/time.
Set the language:
1 Drag or swipe up/down to view your language. (For
more information on using touchscreen gestures,
see page iv.)
2 Tap your language, then tap Done.
Set the date and time:
1 Tap the Month, Date, or Year that you want to
change, then tap to change it. (Tap MDY to
change the date format.)
2 Tap the Hour or Minutes, then tap to change
it.
3 Tap Done.
NOTE: To change your language or date/time in the future, see page 47.
www.kodak.com/go/support
6
Setting up your camera
CAUTION:
Turn off the camera, then open the door.
Insert a card until it clicks. To remove a
card, press and release it.
1
2
Accessory
Storing pictures on a MICROSD/SDHC Card
Your camera has internal memory. We recommend purchasing a MICROSD/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.
IMPORTANT:
pictures/videos are stored on the card. If no card is inserted, new pictures/videos are stored in the
camera’s internal memory. If pictures/videos are detected in internal memory and a card is inserted, the
camera prompts you to move the pictures to the card (and erase those in internal memory)
When you turn on the camera, it checks to see if a card is inserted. If so, new
.
Purchase cards www.kodak.com/go/accessories
7 www.kodak.com/go/support
2 Taking pictures/videos
Framing
marks
In Liveview In Quickview
In Review
Most recent
picture/video
Taking pictures in Smart Capture mode
When you turn on the camera the first time, it’s ready to take pictures in Smart
Capture mode . After that, it remembers the last mode you used. To choose a
different mode (page 17), tap . You can also take pictures using the Touch Shutter
feature (page 9).
1 Use the LCD to compose the picture
.
2 Press the Shutter button halfway to focus and set exposure.
3 Press the Shutter button completely down.
IMPORTANT:
www.kodak.com/go/support 8
Framing marks
indicate the camera focus area. If the camera is not focusing on the desired subject,
release the Shutter button and recompose the scene.
The new picture is briefly displayed.
Press the Share button to share anytime. To learn more, see page 39.
Taking pictures/videos
Touch Shutter
square
Taking pictures using the Touch Shutter feature
For convenience, you can take pictures using the Touch Shutter feature. The camera
focuses on the area you touch, then takes a picture.
NOTE: When the touch shutter is off, the icon shown is .
1 Tap Touch Shutter .
The LCD displays the Touch Shutter square.
2 Use the LCD to compose the picture
.
3 To take a picture, tap the desired area of focus inside the Touch Shutter square.
The camera focuses on the area you touched and takes a picture. The camera stays in
Touch Shutter mode until you turn it off. You can also use the Shutter button to take a
picture.
NOTE: You can also use Touch Shutter in Self-timer and Burst modes, but not in Panorama.
9 www.kodak.com/go/support
Taking pictures/videos
Review a picture
Play a video
Reviewing the picture/video just taken
After you take a picture/video, the LCD displays a quickview for several seconds. The
picture/video is saved unless you tap Delete . (To dismiss the quickview and get
back to taking pictures right away, press the Shutter button halfway.)
To review pictures/videos anytime, see page 23.
www.kodak.com/go/support
10
Taking pictures/videos
Clean view
Tool s vi ew
(Tools vary by
camera mode.)
Too ls
Your camera, the way you want it
Sometimes, you want to see everything available. (Other times, you want everything
out of your way!) Tap anywhere on the LCD to change between Clean view and Tools
view.
11 www.kodak.com/go/support
Taking pictures/videos
you get a scrollable menu.
Tap a setting to view and choose its
options. (Some settings let you tap
In Review, tap a tool or
to see the previous or next
picture/video.
In Liveview, tap a tool at the top of
the LCD to adjust settings. Tap the
most recent picture thumbnail to
see it in Review.
Most recent
picture
or
to change a setting.)
,
NOTE: If you choose
Too ls
Using Tools to choose actions, preferences
www.kodak.com/go/support
12
Taking pictures/videos
Number of
pictures/video
time remaining
Zoom slider
Capture
mode
Battery level
Most recent
picture/video
Flash
Self-timer/Burst
Exposure compensation
ISO
Touch Shutter
White balance
Icons vary by mode.
Focus/Exposure zone
Color mode
Sharpness
Settings
Understanding the picture-taking icons
Watch the battery level
Don’t miss out on great pictures and videos—keep your battery fully charged.
Swipe
to see
these
tools.
13 www.kodak.com/go/support
Charge the battery See page 2
Purchase extra batteries www.kodak.com/go/accessories
Full
Three quarters
Half
Critical
AC Power
Taking pictures/videos
Taking a video
The camera is always ready to take a video—just press the Video Record button!
1 Use the LCD to compose the video.
2 To start recording, press and release the Video
Record button . To stop recording, press
and release the button again.
The first frame of the new video and the play button
are displayed for a few seconds.
■ To play/pause the video, tap the Play button.
■ If you don’t like the video, tap Delete , then
follow the prompts. (To delete a video later, see
page 25.)
www.kodak.com/go/support
14
Taking pictures/videos
Using the zoom
Use optical zoom to get closer to your subject before taking a picture or video. (If the
zoom button is pressed during video recording, then digital zoom is used.)
1 Use the LCD to frame your subject. (For focus
distances, see Specifications, page 57.)
2 Press the zoom button toward Telephoto (T) to
zoom in. Press toward Wide Angle (W) to zoom out.
3 Take the picture or video.
NOTE: To get a focused picture every time, use the framing marks
(page 8).
15 www.kodak.com/go/support
Taking pictures/videos
Tap Flash to view flash modes.
1
Tap the desired Flash mode.
2
Using the flash
Use the flash when you take pictures at night, indoors, or outdoors in heavy shadows.
Flash settings are limited in some capture modes.
Flash modes The flash fires
Auto When the lighting conditions require it.
Fill 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.
Red-eye
Reduction
Off Never.
A preflash fires, shrinking the eye pupil, before the picture is taken.
www.kodak.com/go/support
16
Loading...