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KODAK EASYSHARE SPORT Camera
/ C123
Extended user guide
www.kodak.com
For interactive tutorials:
www.kodak.com/go/c123demos
For help with your camera:
www.kodak.com/go/c123support
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Eastman Kodak Company Rochester, New York 14650 © Eastman Kodak Company, 2010 All screen images are simulated. Kodak, EasyShare Sport, Max, Perfect Touch, and Pulse are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company. 4H7428_en
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Product features Front view Flash Shutter button Mode Power Flash Beeper Lens Self-timer/Video light Microphone www.kodak.com/go/support i
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Product features Back view Power Mode Flash Shutter Wide Angle/ Telephoto (Digital zoom) Delete LCD OK, Strap post Info Menu Review Share Tripod socket USB port, Battery compartment A/V Out SD/SDHC Card slot ii www.kodak.com/go/support
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Table of contents 1 1 Setting up your camera .........................................................................1 Attaching the wrist strap ...............................................................................1 Opening the doors ........................................................................................2 Loading the AA batteries...............................................................................3 Turning on the camera .....................................
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Table of contents Displaying pictures/videos on a television.....................................................25 Using the menu button in review.................................................................26 Cropping pictures........................................................................................26 Editing videos .............................................................................................27 Selecting multiple pictures/videos ...............................
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1 Setting up your camera Attaching the wrist strap www.kodak.com/go/support 1
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Setting up your camera Opening the doors 1 2 2 www.kodak.com/go/support
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Setting up your camera Loading the AA batteries Purchase extra batteries for your event www.kodak.com/go/accessories www.kodak.com/go/support 3
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Setting up your camera Turning on the camera Setting the language and date/time Language: to change. OK to accept. Date/Time: At the prompt, press OK. to change current field. for previous/next field. OK to accept. NOTE: To change language in the future, use the Setup Menu (see page 33). 4 www.kodak.com/go/support
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Setting up your camera Storing pictures on an optional SD or SDHC Card Your camera has internal memory. We recommend purchasing an SD or SDHC Card to conveniently store more pictures/videos. CAUTION: 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. 1 Turn off the camera. Insert a card until 2 it clicks. 3 Turn on the camera. Optional Accessory Purchase accessories www.kodak.
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2 Taking pictures/videos Taking pictures 1 The camera turns on in Auto mode. Mode (If it’s in a different mode, press the Mode button, then until the LCD displays Auto , then press OK.) 2 Compose the picture. 3 Press the Shutter button all the way down. Taking a video 1 Press the Mode button, then until the LCD displays Video , then press OK. 2 Press the Shutter button all the way down, then release it. To stop recording, press and release the Shutter button again. To review and work wit
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Taking pictures/videos Reviewing the picture/video just taken After you take a picture/video, the LCD briefly displays the picture or the first frame of a video. While a picture/video is displayed, you may: Delete the current picture/video Play/pause a video NOTE: Audio is captured during video recording. Audio can be heard when the video is played on a computer or when the camera is connected to a TV (see page 25). To review pictures/videos anytime, see page 19. www.kodak.com/go/support 7
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Taking pictures/videos Understanding the picture-taking icons Self timer Exposure compensation Flash mode Pictures/time remaining Capture mode Zoom slider Keyword tag Battery level Know when your batteries need attention The battery level icon appears when the battery requires your attention. (If you’re viewing shortcuts, the battery level is always displayed. See page 12.) Purchase extra batteries for your special event www.kodak.com/go/accessories Using the digital zoom 1 Use the LCD to frame
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Taking pictures/videos Using the flash Press the Flash button repeatedly until the LCD displays the desired flash mode. Flash button 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). NOTE: Not available in Auto mode. Red-eye Preflash A preflash fires, shrinking the eye pupil, before the picture is Re
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Taking pictures/videos Using different modes Press the Mode button, then until the LCD displays the mode that best suits your subjects and surroundings, then press OK. Mode button Use this mode For General picture taking—it offers excellent image quality and ease of use. Auto You can choose the best picture size and aspect ratio for your needs—just press the Menu button and choose Picture Size. Capturing video with sound. Audio can be heard when the video is Video played on a computer or
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Taking pictures/videos Using Scene (SCN) modes Choose a Scene mode—for great pictures in practically any situation. 1 Press the Mode button, then until the LCD displays SCN, then press OK. 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. Sport Action pictures. Sunset Subjects at dusk. Backlight Subjects that are in shadow or “backlit.” Ch
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Taking pictures/videos Using shortcuts Your camera has a clean, uncluttered interface. For quick access to the most popular capture and review functions: 1 Press the Info button. The shortcuts appear. To hide the shortcuts again, press . 2 Press to access functions like Exposure Compensation and Self-timer. (You’ll see different functions in different modes.) 3 Press to choose a setting. Shortcuts Press to show/hide shortcuts. 12 www.kodak.com/go/support
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Taking pictures/videos Using the self-timer and burst 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. You can turn on the self-timer using a shortcut (see page 12) or these steps: 1 Press the Menu button. Press to choose Self-timer, then press OK. 2 Press to choose a Self-timer setting: Off—Self-timer is turned off. 10 Seconds— A picture is taken after a 10-second delay (
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Taking pictures/videos Using the camera under water The camera does not float. To prevent it from sinking, secure it with the wrist strap (see a floating wrist strap at www.kodak.com/go/accessories). To keep the camera waterproof, tightly close and latch all doors. Do not open doors in water or when hands are wet. Waterproof integrity may be compromised if the camera is dropped. For the best focus and color balance under water: 1 Press the Mode button. 2 Press to choose Underwater Pictures
