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urg_00965.book Page 1 Friday, October 24, 2008 11:22 AM
Installing the software
Before connecting any cables, install the software
that was included with your camera. Follow the
on-screen instructions.
After installing the software, return to this user guide.
Loading the batteries
See the Extended user guide www.kodak.com/go/c160support,
www.kodak.com/go/c180support
www.kodak.com/go/c180support 1
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ENGLISH urg_00965.book Page 2 Friday, October 24, 2008 11:22 AM Turning on the camera Press the Power button. Setting the language and date/time Language: to change. to accept. OK Date/Time: At the prompt, press OK. to change current field. for previous/next field. to accept. OK OK (press) See the Extended user guide www.kodak.com/go/c160support, www.kodak.com/go/c180support 2 www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter
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urg_00965.book Page 3 Friday, October 24, 2008 11:22 AM Taking a picture Turn the Mode dial to Auto . 1 Compose the picture. Press the Shutter button halfway to focus and set exposure. 2 When the framing marks turn green, press the Shutter button completely down. Framing marks To learn more about Auto and other modes, see page 10. See the Extended user guide www.kodak.com/go/c160support, www.kodak.com/go/c180support www.kodak.com/go/c180support 3 ENGLISH
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ENGLISH urg_00965.book Page 4 Friday, October 24, 2008 11:22 AM Reviewing pictures/videos Press the Review button to enter/exit Review. View previous/next picture/video. OK Play a video. Review See the Extended user guide www.kodak.com/go/c160support, www.kodak.com/go/c180support 4 www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter
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urg_00965.book Page 5 Friday, October 24, 2008 11:22 AM Transferring pictures/videos 1 Connect a KODAK USB Cable, Model U-8. 2 Turn on the camera. See the Extended user guide www.kodak.com/go/c160support, www.kodak.com/go/c180support Purchase accessories www.kodak.com/go/c160accessories, www.kodak.com/go/c180accessories www.kodak.com/go/c180support 5 ENGLISH
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ENGLISH urg_00965.book Page 6 Friday, October 24, 2008 11:22 AM Getting help from your camera You want the most from your camera. You want to understand: ■ What it can do for you ■ And how to take the best possible pictures and videos Great news! Your camera offers a built-in Help system. It describes every setting for every menu choice. If you learn nothing else about your camera, learn how to use on-camera Help. Because the more you know your camera, the more confident you become. Pres
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urg_00965.book Page 7 Friday, October 24, 2008 11:22 AM Keep learning about your camera! 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! Visit www.kodak.com/go/c160support or www.kodak.com/go/c180support: • the extended user guide • interactive troubleshooting and repairs • interactive tutorials • FAQs • downloads • accessories • printing in
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ENGLISH urg_00965.book Page 8 Friday, October 24, 2008 11:22 AM Front View 1 2 3 4 8 7 5 6 1 Shutter button 5 Lens/Lens cover 2 Mode dial 6 Microphone 3 Flash button 7 Self-timer light 4 Power button 8 Flash 8 www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter
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urg_00965.book Page 9 Friday, October 24, 2008 11:22 AM Back View 2 3 1 4 5 6 7 10 8 9 1 LCD 6 , OK button 2 Delete, Menu, Info, Review buttons 7 Share button 3 Zoom (Telephoto/Wide Angle) button 8 SD/SDHC Card slot 4 Strap post 9 Battery compartment 5 USB port 10 Tripod socket www.kodak.com/go/c180support 9 ENGLISH
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urg_00965.book Page 10 Friday, October 24, 2008 11:22 AM 1 Doing more with your camera Turn the Mode dial to the mode that best suits your subjects and surroundings. Use this mode For General picture taking—it offers excellent image quality and ease Auto of use. 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. Close-Up Close range. Use available light instead
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urg_00965.book Page 11 Friday, October 24, 2008 11:22 AM Doing more with your camera 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 videos, see page 18. 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 y
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urg_00965.book Page 12 Friday, October 24, 2008 11:22 AM Doing more with your camera SCN mode For Candle Light Subjects illuminated by candle light. Children Action pictures of children in bright light. Manner/ Quiet occasions, like a wedding or lecture. Flash and sound are Museum disabled. Place the camera on a steady surface or tripod. 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
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urg_00965.book Page 13 Friday, October 24, 2008 11:22 AM Doing more with your camera Using the optical zoom 1 Use the LCD to frame your subject. 2 To zoom in, press Telephoto (T). To zoom out, press Wide Angle (W). 3 Take the picture. Using digital zoom Use digital zoom to get up to 5X magnification beyond optical zoom. Press Telephoto (T) until the slider on the LCD is at the maximum optical zoom range. Release Telephoto (T), then press it again. NOTE: You may notice decreased image quali
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urg_00965.book Page 14 Friday, October 24, 2008 11:22 AM Doing more with your camera Using the flash Press the flash button repeatedly to scroll through flash modes. The current flash mode is shown on the LCD. 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
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urg_00965.book Page 15 Friday, October 24, 2008 11:22 AM Doing more with your camera Using shortcuts Your camera has a clean, uncluttered interface. 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, and Auto focus. (You’ll see different functions in different modes.) 3 Press to choose a setting. To hide the shortcuts again, press . Shortcuts www.kodak.com/go/c180support 15
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urg_00965.book Page 16 Friday, October 24, 2008 11:22 AM Doing more with your camera Using the menu button to change settings IMPORTANT: Your camera offers a built-in Help system. To get the most from your camera, see page 6. You can change settings to get the best results from your camera. NOTE: Some modes offer limited settings. Some settings remain until you change them; others, until you change modes or turn off the camera. 1 Press the Menu button. 2 Press to highlight a tab: ■ Captur
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urg_00965.book Page 17 Friday, October 24, 2008 11:22 AM Doing more with your camera Understanding the picture-taking icons Focus mode Self timer Exposure compensation Flash mode Pictures/time remaining Capture mode Zoom slider Battery level Tag name Date stamp www.kodak.com/go/c180support 17
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urg_00965.book Page 18 Friday, October 24, 2008 11:22 AM 2 Working with pictures/videos Deleting pictures/videos 1 Press the Review button. 2 Press for previous/next picture/video. 3 Press the Delete button. 4 Follow the screen prompts. Viewing pictures as thumbnails 1 Press the Review button. The camera shows the last picture that was taken. 2 Press the Wide Angle (W) button to view pictures/videos as thumbnails. (Press it again to see more, smaller thumbnails.) To view all pictures/vid
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urg_00965.book Page 19 Friday, October 24, 2008 11:22 AM Working with pictures/videos Understanding the review icons Print tag/number of print Protected Email tag Video duration Picture/Video number Select picture Shortcuts Add text tag View thumbnails Play video Battery level Upload tag Date stamp Favorite tag Text tag name For more about shortcuts, see page 15. www.kodak.com/go/c180support 19
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urg_00965.book Page 20 Friday, October 24, 2008 11:22 AM 3 Share your stories! A thousand ways to tell a story... and each begins with a picture. How do you tell yours? Photo gifts Digitally Prints • EASYSHARE Digital Picture Frame • 4 x 6 pictures • Cards • Enlargements, posters • Calendars • HDTV devices • Collages • Email • Mugs • Photo books • Ties ...and much more! • Shirts 20 www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter
