Kodak MD81 User Manual
KODAK EASYSHARE MD81
Digital Camera
Extended user guide
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Front view
Shutter button
Mode dial
Power button
Flash button
Self-timer light
Lens/Cover
Microphone
Flash
Product features
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Product features
LCD
Delete, Menu,
Info buttons
Battery
Charging
light
Zoom
(Telephoto/
Wide Angle)
button
USB/AV Out
DC-In (5V)
Strap post
OK button
SD/SDHC Card/
Battery compartment
Share button
Tripod
socket
Review button
Back view
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Table of contents 1
1 Setting up your camera .........................................................................1
Attaching the strap .......................................................................................1
Loading the KLIC-7003 battery......................................................................1
Charging the battery .....................................................................................2
Turning on the camera ..................................................................................3
Setting the language and date/time...............................................................3
Storing pictures on an optional SD or SDHC Card...........................................4
2 Taking pictures/videos ...........................................................................5
Taking a picture ............................................................................................5
Using optical and digital zoom ......................................................................6
Using the flash..............................................................................................7
Using different modes ...................................................................................8
Taking a video ............................................................................................10
Using shortcuts ...........................................................................................10
Using the self-timer.....................................................................................11
Taking burst pictures...................................................................................11
Taking panoramic pictures...........................................................................12
Understanding the picture-taking icons........................................................13
3 Working with pictures/videos ..............................................................14
Reviewing pictures/videos ...........................................................................14
Deleting pictures/videos ..............................................................................15
Viewing pictures/videos in different ways.....................................................16
Selecting multiple pictures/videos ................................................................16
Making a multimedia slide show .................................................................17
Using the menu button in review.................................................................19
Cropping pictures........................................................................................20
Using KODAK PERFECT TOUCH Technology.................................................20
Copying pictures/videos...............................................................................21
Editing videos .............................................................................................21
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Understanding the review icons...................................................................24
4 Using the Menu button .......................................................................25
Using the Capture tab.................................................................................25
Using the Setup tab ....................................................................................29
5 Transferring, printing, tagging ............................................................32
Installing the software.................................................................................32
Transferring pictures/videos.........................................................................33
Printing pictures..........................................................................................34
Tagging/marking your pictures ....................................................................36
6 Getting help ........................................................................................40
Getting help from your camera....................................................................40
Getting help on the Web.............................................................................41
Troubleshooting..........................................................................................42
7 Appendix .............................................................................................46
Camera specifications .................................................................................46
Care and maintenance ................................................................................48
Upgrading your software and firmware........................................................48
Storage capacities.......................................................................................49
Important safety instructions .......................................................................49
Battery replacement, battery life..................................................................50
Limited warranty .........................................................................................51
Regulatory compliance ................................................................................53
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1 Setting up your camera
Notched
corner
IMPORTANT:
For package contents, see your product package.
Attaching the strap
Loading the KLIC-7003 battery
For information on replacing the battery and extending battery life, see page 50.
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Setting up your camera
Battery Charging light:
• Blinking: charging
• Steady: finished
Turn off the camera.
1
Connect the KODAK USB Cable,
Model U-8.
2
Charge Li-Ion batteries
frequently, even if power
remains.
KODAK 5V AC Adapter
(May be sold separately)
Charging the battery
Other charging options
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Turning 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:
Setting the language and date/time
Setting up your camera
NOTE: To change language and date/time in the future, use the Setup tab (see page 29).
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Setting up your camera
CAUTION:
1
Turn off the camera.
2
Insert or remove the
optional card.
3
Turn on the camera.
Storing pictures on an optional SD or SDHC Card
Your camera has internal memory. You can purchase 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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2 Taking pictures/videos
Framing marks
Taking a picture
1 Turn the Mode dial to Smart Capture . Then
press the Power button to turn on the camera.
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 to take pictures
Framing marks indicate the camera focus area. In Smart Capture mode (and in SCN
modes designed for pictures of people), the camera attempts to focus on faces.
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: Framing marks do not appear in all modes. Multiple framing
marks may appear when faces are detected.
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Taking pictures/videos
Delete the current picture/video
OK Play/pause a video
Adjust volume
Reviewing the picture/video just taken
After you take a picture/video, the LCD briefly displays a quickview. (To exit the
quickview sooner, press the Shutter button halfway.)
To review pictures/videos anytime, see page 14.
Using optical and digital zoom
1 To zoom in, press Telephoto (T).
To zoom out, press Wide Angle (W).
2 Take the pict ure.
NOTE: For focus distances, see Camera Specifications starting on
page 46.
To use the 5X digital zoom:
■ In video mode, press the Telephoto (T) button.
■ In picture-taking mode, press the Telephoto (T)
button until the slider on the LCD is at the
maximum optical zoom range. Release
Telephoto (T), then press it again.
NOTE: Optical zoom is not available in Video mode. Digital zoom is not available in Smart Capture mode.
You may notice decreased image quality when using digital zoom. The slider pauses and turns red
when the picture quality reaches the limit for an acceptable 4 x 6-in. (10 x 15 cm) print.
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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). In low
light, hold the camera steady or use a tripod.
NOTE: (Not available in Smart Capture mode.)
Red Eye
Your camera can correct
red-eye using 2
methods. To choose a
red eye setting, see Red
Eye Reduction, page 29.
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.
Off Never
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Taking pictures/videos
Using different modes
Turn the Mode dial to the mode that best suits your subjects and surroundings.
Use this mode For
Smart
Capture
Program Advanced picture taking—allows access to manual settings.
General picture taking—it offers excellent image quality and ease
of use.
■ Faces are detected.
■ 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)
Blur
Reduction
Sport Action pictures.
Panorama “Stitching” up to 3 pictures into a panoramic scene. (See page 12.)
Scene Point-and-shoot simplicity when taking pictures in practically any
Video Capturing video with sound. (See page 10.)
Reducing blur caused by camera shake or subject motion.
situation. (See page 9.)
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Taking pictures/videos
Using Scene (SCN) modes
Choose a Scene mode—for great pictures in practically any situation!
1 Turn the Mode dial to SCN.
2 Press to view scene mode descriptions.
If the mode description turns off before you finish reading it, press OK.
3 Press OK to choose a Scene mode.
SCN mode For
Portrait Full-frame portraits of people.
Landscape Distant 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” (when light is behind the
subject).
Candle Light Subjects illuminated by candle light.
Children Action pictures of children in bright light.
Manner/
Museum
Text Documents. Place the camera on a steady surface or tripod.
Beach Bright beach scenes.
Snow Bright snow scenes.
Fireworks Fireworks. Place the camera on a steady surface or tripod.
Self-
Portrait
Night Portrait Reduction of red eye in night scenes or low-light conditions.
Night Landscape Distant scenery at night. Flash does not fire.
Panning Emphasizing horizontal motion, keeping the foreground sharp.
High-ISO Low-light pictures (such as people on a stage).
Quiet occasions, like a wedding or lecture. Flash and sound are disabled.
Place the camera on a steady surface or tripod.
Close-ups of yourself. Assures proper focus and minimizes red eye.
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Taking pictures/videos
Shortcuts
Taking a video
1 Turn the Mode dial to 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 14.
Using shortcuts
For quick access to the most popular functions:
1 Press the Info button.
The shortcuts appear.
2 Press to access functions like Exposure Compensation, Self-timer/Burst, and
Auto focus. (You’ll see different functions in different modes.)
3 Press to choose a setting.
4 To hide the shortcuts again, press .
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Taking pictures/videos
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2x
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. Place the camera on a tripod or flat surface.
1 In any picture-taking mode, press the Info button to show shortcuts.
2 Press to highlight the self-timer icon. Press to choose a setting:
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 (for a steady, shutter
release on a tripod).
2 shot— 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.
NOTE: In Panoramic modes (page 12), only the 2- and 10-second options are available.
Use the same procedure to take a 2- or 10-second self-timer video, but press the
Shutter button completely down.
Taking burst pictures
Use the Burst feature to take up to 3 pictures in quick succession.
NOTE: Burst is not available in all modes.
1 In any picture-taking mode, press the Info button to show shortcuts.
2 Press to highlight the Self-timer/Burst icon. Press to highlight
Burst .
3 Compose the scene. Press the Shutter button halfway, then hold completely
down while the camera takes up to 3 pictures.
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Taking pictures/videos
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: For best results, use a tripod. 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 Turn the Mode dial to .
2 Press to highlight 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.
4 Compose the second picture. Make the overlay from the first picture cover the
same portion in the new picture. (You can press the Delete button to re-take a
picture.)
5 If you are taking 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 11.
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Taking pictures/videos
Battery level
Capture
mode
Pictures/time
remaining
Zoom slider
Tag name
Self timer/Burst
Flash mode
Exposure compensation
Focus mode
Understanding the picture-taking icons
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3 Working with pictures/videos
4X
4X
1X2X 2X
Forward
Reverse
Playback speed
Reviewing pictures/videos
1 Press the Review button.
2 Press for previous/next picture/video.
■ Press the Shutter button halfway down to return
to Capture mode.
■ To view pictures/videos as thumbnails, see
page 16.
Magnifying a picture
1 Press T to magnify 1X–8X.
2 Press to view other parts of a
picture.
■ Press OK to return to 1X.
Playing a video
Press OK to play a video. Press OK to pause/resume.
During playback:
■ Press to adjust the volume.
■ Press to play at 2X speed; press again for 4X.
■ Press to reverse at 2X speed; press again for 4X.
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