Kodak MC3 User Guide

KODAK mc3 Portable
Multimedia Device
User’s Guide

Congratulations on your purchase of a new KODAK mc3 Portable Multimedia
Device. With the mc3 device you can:

m Play MP3 files.
m Take video clips with audio.
m Take digital still pictures.
m Use the color LCD to preview videos and pictures before you take

them, and to review videos and pictures after you take them.

m Add pictures and videos to a document or Web page.
m E-mail your pictures and videos to friends.

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Table of Contents

1 Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Preparing to Use the mc3 Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Attaching the Wrist Strap. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Loading the Batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Inserting a Picture Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Removing a Picture Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Turning the mc3 Device On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Low Battery Icon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Sleep Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Customizing the mc3 Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Setting the Sound Preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Setting the Date and Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Setting Video Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Setting the Language. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Formatting a Picture Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

About the mc3 Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

2 Playing Internet Music. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Obtaining MP3 Music Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Playing Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Adjusting Playback Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

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3 Taking Videos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Taking a Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Understanding Status Icons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Using QuickView with Videos. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Reviewing a Video During QuickView. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Deleting a Video During QuickView . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Reviewing a Video After QuickView Ends. . . . . . . . . . . 25

Changing Video Quality Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

4 Taking Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Taking a Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Using QuickView With Still Pictures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Deleting a Picture During QuickView . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Reviewing a Picture After QuickView Ends . . . . . . . . . 30

Using the Self-Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

5 Reviewing Pictures and Videos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Deleting Pictures and Videos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Setting Up a Slide Show. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

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6 Installing the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Installing Software on a WINDOWS-Based Computer . . . . 41

System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Installing Software for the KODAK mc3 . . . . . . . . . . .42

Installing the mc3 as a Device for RealJukebox . . . . 43

Installing Software on a MACINTOSH Computer . . . . . . . .44

System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Installing mc3 MACINTOSH Software . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

7 Working With Music, Video, and Picture Files . . . . . . . . 47

Connecting to a Computer, Television, or Stereo. . . . . . . . 48

Transferring Files to a WINDOWS-Based Computer . . . . . 49

Using a Picture Card Reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Using the WINDOWS Open Browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Using a Third-Party Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Transferring Files to a MACINTOSH Computer . . . . . . . . . 53

Using a Picture Card Reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Using a Third-Party Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Locating Files on a Picture Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

How Files are Named. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

How Pictures and Videos are Numbered. . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Renaming Files Transferred to the mc3 Device . . . . . . . . . 59

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8 Tips and Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

9 Where to Get Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

10 Warranty and Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Your Rights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Outside the United States . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Software Application Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

How to Obtain Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Regulatory Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

11 Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

General Maintenance and Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Using Headphones Safely. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Using Batteries Safely . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Maintaining the mc3 Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

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1 Getting Started

Preparing to Use the mc3 Device

Before using the KODAK mc3 Portable Multimedia Device, you need to:

m Attach the wrist strap.
m Load the batteries.
m Insert a KODAK Picture Card.

Attaching the Wrist Strap

Attach the wrist strap to carry the mc3 device.

1 Thread the short loop of the wrist strap

through the recessed post.

2 Thread the long end of the wrist strap

through the short loop. Pull until secure.

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Loading the Batteries

Three AAA-size batteries are included with the mc3 device, so you can get
started immediately.

1 Slide the battery door, located on the

bottom of the device, so it flips open.

2 Insert the batteries as indicated inside the

battery compartment.
The single battery is inserted (+) end first;
the two other batteries are inserted (-) end
first.

3 Press down on the battery door. Slide it

until it locks in place.

NOTE: Because digital devices are demanding on batteries, keep an
extra set of batteries handy.

Consider purchasing a KODAK Ni-MH/Ni-Cd Battery Charger with
KODAK Ni-MH Rechargeable Batteries, available as an accessory
through a dealer of KODAK products or from our Web site at
http://www.kodak.com/go/accessories.

For guidelines on safe battery usage, see “Using Batteries Safely” on page 76.

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Inserting a Picture Card

The mc3 device comes with a KODAK Picture Card, which stores your pictures,
videos, and music. The Picture Card (also known as a CompactFlash or
memory card) is removable, reusable, and x-ray safe.

Important: Use only certified Picture Cards that carry the
CompactFlash logo. KODAK Picture Cards are available as an
accessory through a dealer of KODAK products, or from our Web
site at http://www.kodak.com/go/accessories.

1 After ensuring that the mc3 device power is off,

open the Picture Card door.

Lip

2 Hold the Picture Card by the end that has a

raised lip that you can feel with your fingers.
This lip should face the back of the device.
The opposite end of the Picture Card (with tiny
holes) should face into the card slot.

CAUTION: The Picture Card can only be
inserted one way; forcing it may damage the
card or mc3 device.

3 Slide the Picture Card into the card slot.

When it is flush with the side of the device,
push it firmly.

The eject button (above the Picture Card)
pops out.

4 Flip the eject button down. Close the

Picture Card door.

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Removing a Picture Card

1 Open the Picture Card door.
2 Flip the eject button up, then firmly press it

with your fingertip.

The Picture Card partially slides out.

3 With your fingernail under the lip, pull the

Picture Card from the card slot. Then close
the door.

Important: Do not eject a Picture Card while the video recording time

remaining is blinking on the LCD; you could lose your
video.

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Turning the mc3 Device On and Off

After you have inserted the batteries and a Picture Card, turn the device on.

1 Press the Power button.

The Power Indicator LED lights up.
The LCD displays an image or other
information.

2 To turn the mc3 device off, press the Power

button again.

The device completes any tasks it is
performing before it shuts off.

Po w e r
Button

Po w e r

Indicator

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Low Battery Icon

When battery power is low, a battery icon is displayed on the LCD. If no battery
icon is displayed, your batteries have enough power to run the mc3 device.

Indicator Meaning

No icon is displayed on the
LCD

OK - Batteries are charged and ready for use.

Low - Batteries may need to be replaced or

recharged soon, but there is sufficient power
to use the device.

Power LED is flashing Exhausted - Batteries are too weak to power

the device. The device will not operate until
you replace or recharge the batteries.

Sleep Mode

If the mc3 device senses no activity for an extended time, it enters “Sleep”
mode to conserve battery power. To awaken the device from Sleep mode, press
the Shutter button halfway down.

If the device is allowed to remain in Sleep mode, it will eventually turn off.
Press the Power button to turn the device back on.

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Customizing the mc3 Device

Using the Settings submenu, you can:

m Choose sound preferences
m Set date and time
m Set video out

Find information on mode-specific settings in these chapters:

To Adjust Settings
Specific To

m Choose a language
m Format a Picture Card
m View information about the mc3 device

Such As See Chapter

m Equalizer
m Repeat
m Shuffle

m Video quality (Good and

Best settings)

“Playing Internet
Music” on page 15

“Taking Videos” on
page 21

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m Self-Timer “Taking Pictures” on

page 27

NOTE: If you remove the batteries from the device for an extended
period of time, or if the batteries become exhausted, you may need to
reapply a setting.

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Setting the Sound Preferences

You can set the mc3 device to these sound preferences:

Selected OnConfirmation sounds are played when:

m A picture is taken
m A video is started and stopped

All On m All the above, and

m When any valid button is pressed (except the Power button)

All Off No sounds

To change the sound setting:

1 The Mode selector may be in any position. Press the

Menu button.

The settings for that mode are displayed.

2 Press the buttons to highlight the Settings

submenu. Then press the Select button.

3 Press the buttons to highlight the Sound icon,

then press the Select button.

The Sound settings are displayed.

4 Press the buttons to highlight the desired

setting. Press the Select button to save the setting.

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Setting the Date and Time

The mc3 device displays the date and time in a 24-hour format. To set or adjust
the date and time:

1 The Mode selector may be in any position. Press the

Menu button.

The settings for that mode are displayed.

2 Press the buttons to highlight the Settings

submenu. Then press the Select button.

3 Press the buttons to highlight the Date and Time

icon, then press the Select button.

The date and time settings are displayed.

4 Press the buttons to adjust the year, then press

the

button.

5 Repeat Step 4 for the month, day, and time.
6 When finished, press the Select button to save the

setting.

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Setting Video Out

If you want to display pictures and videos on a television or video monitor
(using an optional KODAK AV Cable), the Video Out feature needs to be
correctly set.

The mc3 device is compatible with NTSC or PAL video signals. The NTSC format
is used in most countries, including the United States. PAL is generally used in
European countries.

1 The Mode selector may be in any position. Press the

Menu button.

The settings for that mode are displayed.

2 Press the buttons to highlight the Settings

submenu. Then press the Select button.

3 Press the buttons to highlight the

Video Out icon, then press the Select button.

The Video out settings are displayed.

4 Press the buttons to highlight the desired

setting. Press the Select button to save the setting.

Accessories are available through a dealer of KODAK products or from our
Web site at http://www.kodak.com/go/accessories.

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Setting the Language

To change the language setting:

1 The Mode selector may be in any position. Press the

Menu button.

The settings for that mode are displayed.

2 Press the buttons to highlight the Settings

submenu. Then press the Select button.

3 Press the buttons to highlight the Language

icon, then press the Select button.

The Language settings are displayed.

4 Press the buttons to highlight the desired

setting. Press the Select button to save the setting.

The Settings submenu is displayed.

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Formatting a Picture Card

If you have a Picture Card that has been used in another digital device, the card
may not be properly formatted for the mc3 device.

Important: The Format Picture Card function erases the contents

of the Picture Card and prepares the card for use in
the device.

1 Ensure that a Picture Card is in the device. The Mode

selector may be in any position. Press the Menu button.

The settings for that mode are displayed.

2 Press the buttons to highlight the Settings

submenu. Then press the Select button.

3 Press the buttons to highlight the Format

Picture Card icon, then press the Select button.

The Format Picture Card menu is displayed.

4 Highlight Continue Format, then press the Select button.

The Formatting Card screen is displayed until the
Picture Card is formatted.

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About the mc3 Device

You can view information about your mc3 device, including:

m Current firmware version
m Total number of pictures taken
m Total number of video clips taken

1 The Mode selector may be in any position. Press the

Menu button.

The settings for that mode are displayed.

2 Press the buttons to highlight the Settings

submenu. Then press the Select button.

3 Press the buttons to highlight the About icon,

then press the Select button.

The About screen is displayed.

4 When finished, press the Menu button.

A screen similar to this is displayed.

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2 Playing Internet Music

Your KODAK mc3 Portable Multimedia Device is a full-featured MP3 player!
With the mc3 device and its powerful software you can:

m Extract MP3 files from a music CD that you already own, or download

music from the Internet.

m Create, edit, and delete playlists.
m Play music through headphones or through a computer.
m Play music through a home, portable, or car stereo using an optional

stereo cable or cassette adapter.

Accessories are available through a dealer of KODAK products or from our
Web site at http://www.kodak.com/go/accessories.

For important MP3 information, See “Disclaimer” on page 73.

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Obtaining MP3 Music Files

After you have loaded the software that is included with the mc3 device (see
“Installing the Software” on page 39), you can transfer MP3 music to the
device using any of these methods:

Platform Method Details

WINDOWS WINDOWS

Explorer

RealJukebox
Software

A device such as
a card reader

MACINTOSH “Copy To”

method
A device such as

a card reader

Use standard WINDOWS functionality. See
“Using the WINDOWS Open Browser” on
page 51.

See “Installing Software for the KODAK
mc3” on page 42

See “Using a Picture Card Reader” on
page 50

Choose MC3 > Copy To MC3

See “Using a Picture Card Reader” on
page 54

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Playing Music

To play an MP3 music file from a Picture Card, slide the Mode selector to the
Music position.

To Act ion

Scroll through
songs

Scan information
on songs

Play or pause Press the button

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M

T

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Stop Press the button.
Restar t the curre nt

song or to skip to
the next

Fast forward or
rewind a song

Vol u me
Controls

Headphone
Jack

Adjust the volume Press the (+) or (-)

Listen privately Plug in headphones.

NOTE: Use your computer software to edit the order of a playlist.
To connect the mc3 device to a computer, television, or stereo, see

“Connecting to a Computer, Television, or Stereo” on page 48.

Press one of the
buttons.

/

Press and hold one of
the buttons.

/

Press and release one of
the buttons.

/

Press and hold one of
the buttons.

/

buttons.

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Adjusting Playback Options

You can adjust music settings to your preferences.

Icon Description

Equalizer

Adjusts low-, mid-, and high-range frequencies to give
best playback for these types of music:

m Pop
m Rock
m Jazz
m Classical
m Voice

Repeat

Repeats entire playlist until the Stop button is pressed, or
until the Mode selector is changed to another mode.

Shuffle

Plays MP3 files within a playlist in random order.

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To change the music settings:

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1 Slide the Mode selector to the Music icon.
2 Press the Menu button.

3 Press the buttons to highlight the Equalizer,

Repeat, or Shuffle setting, then press the Select button.

4 Press the buttons to adjust the setting, then

press Select to apply the new setting.

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3 Taking Videos

Use your KODAK mc3 Portable Multimedia Device to take and share videos
with sound. Just switch the device to the Video setting and get ready to take
great videos!

You can:

m Use the color LCD as a live viewfinder.
m Use the QuickView feature to review a video you just took, then choose

to keep or delete it.

m Adjust the video quality setting for desired results.
m Attach a tripod.

You can take approximately:

Seconds of Video Per Using This Setting

4 1 MB of Picture

20 Good

Card storage

Best

(ideal for e-mail)

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