Kodak MAX User Guide

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Lens

AF Assist/ Self-timer/ Video light

Stereo Microphones

Flash

Door to 5V DC-In, Micro USB AV Out, HDMI Out

Front View

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Luminance sensor

EVF/LCD button

Speaker

Display, Flash,

Effects, Delete

LCD

EVF (Electronic viewfinder)

Review

Burst, Focus Mode, Self-timer

Video Record button

Strap post Jog dial

Mode dial

Shutter button

Power

Power light

Zoom

Back View

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Bottom view

Tripod socket

Battery compartments

Slot for SD/SDHC Card (optional accessory)

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Lights are on while the charger is plugged in. (See the charger documentation for instructions and charging times.)

All batteries lose power over time–even if they’re not being used. For longer life, fully charge KODAK Ni-MH Rechargeable Batteries AA prior to use.

Your plug may differ.

 Charge the batteries

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Load the batteries

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CAUTION:

Insert a card until it clicks. To remove a card, press and release it.

Optional accessory

Turn off the camera, then open the door.

 Use an SD/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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inserted. If so, new 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).

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When you turn on the camera, it checks to see if a card is

Purchase cards www.kodak.com/go/accessories

 Turn on the camera

to change current field. for previous/next field.

to accept.

At the prompt, press

to change.

to accept.

Language

Date/Time:

Sharing Destinations:

You can tell the camera which sharing sites to offer when you share pictures/videos.

to highlight a site.

to check/uncheck the site.

 Set the language, date/time, sharing

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When the framing marks turn green (or yellow for faces), press the Shutter button completely down.

Turn the Mode dial to Smart Capture.

Press the Shutter button halfway to focus and set exposure.

EVF/LCD button

Framing marks

Mode dial

Use the LCD or EVF to compose the picture. Press the EVF/LCD button and use the electronic viewfinder to conserve battery power and improve visibility outdoors.

 Take a picture

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Your camera, the way you want it

Press the Display button Clean view and Tools view.

Clean view

Tools view

(Tools vary by camera mode.)

Sometimes, you want to see everything available! (Other times, you want everything out of your way.)

to change between

Tools

Note: If you’re in a PASM mode, Liveview Histogram and Framing Grid view are also available.

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tool, then press OK.

In Review, press to move between Tools and Previous/Next.

In Liveview, press to move between Tools and the most recent picture.

Most recent picture

Press

press

Some settings can be chosen using

to choose a

a setting, then press OK.

tool’s setting, then press

OK.

Press

to change a

Note: If you chose

to choose

Too ls

Use Tools to choose actions, preferences

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Understanding the picture-taking icons

Aperture

Flash, Burst, Focus modes

Most recent picture/video

Shutter speed

Exposure compensation

Manual focus

Flash compensation

Number of pictures/video time remaining

Zoom slider

More tools

White balance Sharpness

ISO

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People, Date, Keywords, or Videos, then press OK.

Press the Review button to enter/exit Review.

Press

to choose All,

If you chose People, Date, or Keywords, highlight a name, date, or keyword, then press OK.

You can also review pictures/videos by pressing:

• OK in Liveview, when the most recent picture appears in the bottom left of the LCD, or

•

during Quickview, while reviewing a new picture

Review

 Review pictures/videos

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Other things you can do in Review

Battery level

Edit

Multi-up

Print Slideshow

Picture/video number

Marked for Share

1 Using different modes

Choose the mode that best suits your subjects and surroundings.

PAS

SCN

Capture mode For

Smart Capture Excellent image quality and ease of

use.

Program Aperture Priority Shutter Priority Manual

Scene Unique environments. (See page 18.)

Sport Subjects that are in motion.

Portrait Full-frame portraits of people.

Creative Artistic features. (See page 19.)

High Dynamic Range

More control over your camera and pictures. (See page 22.)

High-contrast scenes. The camera takes and merges 3 pictures to produce one of high dynamic range, accommodating light levels from bright sunlight to faint starlight. (See

page 21.)

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Using different modes

Using SCN (Scene) modes

1 Turn the Mode dial to SCN (Scene).

2 Press and to read Scene mode descriptions.

3 Press OK to choose the Scene mode that you’ve highlighted.

SCN mode For

Landscape Distant scenes.

Flower Close range.

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.

Bright Bright beach or snow scenes.

Fireworks Fireworks.

Self-Portrait Close-ups of yourself.

Night Portrait Reduces red eye.

Night Landscape Distant scenery at night. Flash does not fire.

Stage People on a lit stage.

High ISO People indoors, in low-light scenes.

Panorama R-L, L-R

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

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Using Creative modes

1 Turn the Mode dial to Creative mode .

2 Press and to read Creative mode descriptions.

3 Press OK to choose the highlighted Creative mode.

Creative mode For

Night Scene Long Exposure

Dramatic Highly saturated, vibrant color. The camera takes

Intelligent Portrait Mode

Photo Booth Taking 4 pictures and combining them into single

Automatic Panorama

For night photos that contain moving objects. Gives the impression of motion.

and merges 2 pictures to produce one of rich tone and detail.

Close-ups of faces. The camera takes multiple pictures, then chooses the one with the best focus, most smiles, and most eyes open.

strip, like a vintage photobooth.

Press and hold the Shutter button while vertically or horizontally panning a scene. The camera “stitches” the pictures together. (See page 20.)

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Using different modes

• Cover the entire sweep in about 5 seconds.

• If you pan or tilt too quickly or too slowly, the LCD displays an error.

• Experiment until you get the timing right.

Using Automatic Panorama

Pan or “sweep” up to 180 degrees horizontally or 120 degrees vertically to create a single, wide image (as opposed to Panorama SCN mode, where you manually take 2–3 pictures).

Choose the direction of panning

1 Turn the Mode dial to Creative mode .

2 Press and to highlight Automatic Panorama,

then press OK.

3 The default panning direction is Left-to-Right. To change it:

■ Press to highlight the Automatic Panorama icon,

then press OK.

■ Press for Right-to-Left, Bottom-to-Top, or

Top-to-Bottom. Then press OK.

Take the picture

Set the lens to wide (no zoom). Choose stationary subjects.

1 At your starting point, press the Shutter button halfway

down, then press completely down and hold it.

2 Keeping the Shutter button pressed, slowly pan or tilt.

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Using different modes

3 Release the Shutter button when the LCD displays

“Processing.”

The camera automatically stops recording images at approximately 180 degrees horizontally or 120 degrees vertically (depending on scene content).

4 When finished, turn the Mode dial to another mode.

Using HDR mode

Use HDR (high dynamic range) mode to capture high-contrast scenes—those with both bright highlights and dark shadows. (Example: The bark of a shaded tree against a bright sky.)

1 Turn the Mode dial to HDR.

2 Compose the picture. Important tips:

■ Hold the camera steady or use a tripod—the camera

will be taking multiple pictures.

■ For best results, photograph stationary subjects.

■ Avoid fluorescent lights, which may produce horizontal

bands.

3 Press the Shutter button halfway down, then completely

down.

The camera takes 3 pictures, then combines them into 1, with shadows and highlights at their best exposure.

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Using different modes

Jog dial

P, A, S, and M modes

Use PASM modes for more control over your camera and pictures.

Mode When to use Press Jog dial to control

Program mode offers the

ease of auto shooting with full access to all menu options.

Aperture Priority mode controls depth of field (the range of sharpness).

Shutter Priority mode controls shutter speed.

Manual mode offers a high level of control.

Exposure compensation (how much light enters the camera), flash compensation, and ISO speed

Aperture, exposure compensation, flash compensation, and ISO speed

Shutter speed, exposure compensation, and flash compensation

Aperture, shutter speed, flash compensation, and ISO speed

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Using different modes

Changing P, A, S, or M mode settings

1 Turn the Mode dial to P, A, S, or M.

2 Press the Display button .

3 Turn the Jog dial to choose a setting, then press it to

edit the setting. Turn the Jog dial to change a setting, then press it to save it.

ISO—adjust the camera’s sensitivity to light. Higher ISO indicates greater sensitivity.

Flash Compensation—adjust flash brightness.

Exposure Compensation—adjust the exposure. If the scene

is too light, decrease the setting; if it’s too dark, increase it.

Shutter speed—control how long the shutter stays open. (Use a tripod for slow shutter speeds.)

Aperture—(also known as f-stop) control the size of the lens opening, which determines the depth of field.

■ Smaller aperture numbers indicate a larger lens opening;

good for low-light.

■ Larger aperture numbers indicate a smaller lens opening;

keeps the main subject sharp; good for landscapes and well-lit conditions.

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2 Solve camera problems

Go to www.kodak.com/go/support for the Extended user guide, firmware updates, and answers to your questions.

Status Solution

Camera does not turn on/off or function

LCD is too dark. ■ Press the EVF/LCD button and use the

Short battery life ■ Make sure the batteries are charged (see

Flash does not fire ■ The flash does not fire in all modes.

Computer does not communicate with the camera

■ Make sure the batteries are charged and

installed correctly (see page 4).

electronic viewfinder (EVF).

page 4).

■ Press the EVF/LCD button and use the

electronic viewfinder (EVF).

■ Purchase spare batteries at

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Change modes as needed.

■ Turn the camera off, then back on.

■ Make sure the batteries are charged and

installed correctly (see page 4).

■ Make sure a KODAK Camera USB Cable,

Micro B / 5-Pin is connected to the camera and the computer (see page 15). Then turn on the camera.

■ See KODAK Software Downloads at

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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, go to www.kodak.com/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.

■ See www.kodak.com/go/reach for information about the presence of substances

included on the candidate list according to article 59(1) of Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 (REACH).

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

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■ Do not charge non-rechargeable batteries.

For more information on batteries, see www.kodak.com/go/batterychart.

Limited Warranty

Kodak warrants its digital cameras and accessories (excluding batteries) to be free from

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malfunctions and defects in both materials and workmanship for the warranty period specified on your KODAK Product packaging. Retain the original dated sales receipt. Proof of purchase date is 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 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. The limitations and exclusions of liability set forth herein apply to both Kodak and its suppliers.

You r rig ht s

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.

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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.

FCC compliance and advisory

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. The KODAK High Performance USB AC Adapter K20-AM complies with part 15 of the 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.

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.

China RoHS

VCCI Class B ITE

Australian C-Tick

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Korean Li-Ion Regulatory

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Kodak MAX User Guide

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

1 Using different modes

Using Creative modes

Using HDR mode

2 Solve camera problems

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