Kodak MD55 User Manual

Attach strap, load and charge battery
KODAK Li-Ion Rechargeable Digital Camera Battery KLIC-7006
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If your package includes this battery charger:
Battery Charging light:
• Blinking: charging
• Steady On: finished charging
Turn off the camera.
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Connect a KODAK Camera USB Cable, Micro B / 5-Pin and charger.
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Yours may differ.
Maximize the number of pictures you can take–fully charge the battery before using. All rechargeable batteries lose power over time, even if they’re not being used.
Charging the battery
If your package includes this battery charger:
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Battery Charging light:
• Flashing green: charging
• Steady On green: finished charging
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Charge via your computer’s USB port:
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2
Battery Charging light:
• Blinking: charging
• Steady On: finished charging
Turn off the camera.
Connect a KODAK Camera USB Cable, Micro B / 5-Pin.
The camera charges when the computer is on and awake. Turn off hibernation, sleep, and standby modes.
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CAUTION:
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Turn off the camera.
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3
Turn on the camera.
Optional accessory
To remove a card, press and release it.
Insert a card until it clicks.
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.
IMPORTANT:
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).
Purchase cards and other accessories
When you turn on the camera, it checks to see if a card is
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Turn on the camera
to change current field. for previous/next field.
OK to accept.
At the prompt, press OK.
to change.
OK to accept.
Language:
Date/Time:
Sharing Destinations:
You can tell the camera which sharing sites to offer when it’s time to share pictures/videos.
to highlight a site.
OK to check/uncheck the site.
Set the language, date/time, sharing
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When you turn on the camera for the first time, it’s in Smart Capture mode.
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Press the Shutter button halfway to focus and set exposure.
Compose the picture.
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3
When the framing marks turn green, press the Shutter button completely down.
Take a video
To stop recording, press and release it again.
Press and release the Record button.
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Take a picture
Take a picture or video
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Most recent picture/ video
Number of pictures/video time remaining
Zoom slider
Battery level Flash mode
Self timer/ Burst
Understanding the picture-taking icons
Use the zoom
Press to zoom in. Press to zoom out.
Settings
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Lens
Microphone
Flash
Self-timer/Video light
Shutter button (for pictures) Battery Charging light
Record button (for videos)
Power button
Front View
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Back View
Trip od socket
LCD
Flash button Mode button: Choose a
capture mode or effect
Display button: Show/hide tools
Delete button
SD/SDHC card (optional accessory)
OK,
Zoom button
USB port
Strap post
Battery compartment
SD/SDHC Card slot
Review button: Review, edit, or tag pictures and videos; change settings
Share button: Share pictures and videos
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Press the Display button Clean view and Tools view.
Clean view
Too l s v i e w
(Tools vary by camera mode)
Sometimes, you want to see everything available! (Other times, you want everything out of your way.)
to change between
Too ls
Your camera, the way you want it
Use Tools to choose actions, preferences
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
2
to choose a
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1
or
a setting, then press OK.
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,
tool’s setting, then press
Press to change a
Note: If you chose
to choose
Too ls
OK.
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People, Date, Keywords, or Videos, then press OK.
Press the Review button to enter/exit Review.
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2
Press
to choose All,
If you chose People, Date, or Keywords, highlight a name, date, or keyword, then press OK.
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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 pictures/videos
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Battery level
Edit
Magnify
Print Slideshow
Picture/video number
Picture has been marked for Share
• Press OK to play videos.
• Press to show/hide tools.
Other things you can do in Review
• Press
to see previous/next picture/video.
• Press
to delete pictures/videos.
Tag
Back
More tools
Home
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In Liveview In Quickview
In Review
It’s never been easier to share
IMPORTANT:
1 Press the Share button to share anytime:
2 Press and OK to choose social networking sites or
email addresses.
3 Press to choose Done, then press OK.
When you transfer these pictures/videos to your computer, they are sent to the sharing destinations you chose.
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To use the sharing and social networking features, you must install KODAK Software. (See page 15.)
Install software, transfer pictures
IMPORTANT:
you must install the KODAK Share Button App.
1 Make sure the computer is connected to the Internet.
IMPORTANT:
right version for your computer: www.kodak.com/go/camerasw.
5 After the software is installed, follow the prompts to transfer
pictures and videos to your computer.
Pictures/videos that you tagged for sharing are emailed or uploaded to the desired social networking sites.
NOTE:
To use the sharing and social networking features,
2 Turn off the camera.
3 Using the KODAK Camera
USB Cable, Micro B / 5-Pin, connect the camera to the computer. (Use only the cable included with this camera.)
4 Turn on the camera.
The camera works with your computer to download and install the Share Button App on your computer.
If the installer does not run, choose and install the
You can also use a card reader to transfer pictures/videos to your computer.
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Go to www.kodak.com/go/support for:
• the Extended user guide
• how-to videos and tutorials
• camera firmware updates
• answers to your frequently asked questions
• product registration
Congratulations!
You have:
• set up your camera
• taken pictures
• transferred pictures to your computer
Keep learning!
Finish reading this book, so you can take and share your best pictures!
Keep learning about your camera
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1 Do more with your camera

Flash button

Use the flash

Press the Flash button repeatedly until the LCD displays the desired flash mode.
Flash modes are not available in all picture-taking modes.
Flash modes The flash fires
Auto When the lighting conditions require it.
Flash On (Fill)
Red-eye Reduction
Off Never
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Every time you take a picture, regardless of the lighting conditions.
A preflash fires, shrinking the eye pupil, before the picture is taken.
Do more with your camera
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Use 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.
1 Press the Display button until tools appear at the top of
the LCD.
2 Press and to choose the Self-timer/Burst icon, then
press OK.
3 Press to choose a self-timer setting, then press OK.
Self-timer setting Description
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.
2 Picture Timer
The first picture is taken after a 10-second delay. A second picture is taken 8 seconds later.
4 Compose the scene. Press the Shutter button halfway, then
completely down.
The camera takes the picture/pictures after the delay.
You can use the same procedure to take a video (after a 2- or 10-second delay).
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Do more with your camera
Mode
Use modes and effects
1 Press the Mode button .
2 Press to choose:
Smart Capture: For
general picture taking.
Film Effects: Apply
picture/video effects.
Scene Modes: (See
table below.) Choose the Scene mode that matches your picture-taking situation–for the best possible pictures.
Photobooth: Like a classic, vintage photobooth, the
camera uses a self-timer to take 4 pictures, then combines them into a single strip. (Scroll to access this option.)
Scene mode For
Program Access to advanced settings. See page 21.
Portrait Full-frame portraits of people.
Sport Action pictures.
Landscape Distant scenes.
Close-up Close range. Use available light, if possible.
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Scene mode For
Sunset Subjects at dusk.
Backlight Subjects 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. For best results, place the camera on a steady
Self-Portrait Close-ups of yourself. Minimizes red-eye.
Night Portrait Reduces red-eye of people in night scenes or low-light.
Night Landscape
High ISO People indoors, in low-light scenes.
Blur Reduction
Long Time Exposure
Panorama R-L, L-R
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surface or tripod.
Distant scenery at night. Flash does not fire.
Reducing blur caused by camera shake or subject motion.
Imparting a sense of motion. The settings are: None, 0.5 Sec., 1.0 Sec., 2.0 Sec., 4.0 Sec., 8.0 sec.
“Stitching” 2 or 3 pictures into 1 panoramic scene.
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Do more with your camera
White Balance
Exposure comp.
ISO
Focus Zone
More tools
Self­timer
Use Program mode for more control
1 Press the Mode button , choose Scene mode, and press
OK. Choose Program, then press OK.
2 Press to choose a setting, then press OK.
Press to change a setting, then press OK to save it.
Self-timer /Burst
Exposure Compen-
Include yourself in a picture (page 18). Burst takes a series of pictures in rapid succession.
Adjust the exposure. If a scene is too light, decrease the setting; if it’s dark, increase the setting.
sation
ISO Adjust the camera’s sensitivity to light. Higher ISO
indicates greater sensitivity. NOTE: A higher ISO may produce unwanted “noise” in a picture.
White Balance
Focus
To make picture color more accurate, choose the setting that matches the current lighting.
Choose Multi-Zone, Center-Zone, Face Priority.
Zone
Focus Mode
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Choose Auto or Infinity.

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. Adjust the LCD Brightness setting in the
Short battery life Make sure the battery is charged (see
Flash does not fire The flash does not fire in all modes.
Computer does not communicate with the camera
Make sure the battery is charged and
installed correctly (see page 1).
Settings menu (see page 11).
page 1).
Limit the time you review pictures/videos
on the camera LCD.
Purchase a spare battery at
www.kodak.com/go/accessories.
Change modes as needed (see page 17).
Turn the camera off, then back on.
Make sure the battery is charged and
installed correctly (see page 1).
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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3 Appendix

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.
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 hts
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 Class B ITE
Korean Li-Ion Regulatory
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