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KODAK EASYSHARE C122
Digital Camera
Extended user guide
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For interactive tutorials:
www.kodak.com/go/howto
For help with your camera:
www.kodak.com/go/c122support
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Eastman Kodak Company Rochester, New York 14650 © Eastman Kodak Company, 2010 All screen images are simulated. Kodak, EasyShare, Max, and Pulse are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company. 4H6917_en
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Product features Front view Flash Self-timer/ Video light Beeper Lens Microphone IMPORTANT: Your camera offers a built-in Help system. See page 35. www.kodak.com/go/support i
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Product features Back view Power Mode Flash Shutter Strap post Wide Angle/ LCD Telephoto (Digital zoom) OK, Delete Share Menu Info Review A/V Out Tripod socket USB port Battery compartment SD/SDHC Card slot IMPORTANT: Your camera offers a built-in Help system. See page 35. ii www.kodak.com/go/support
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Table of contents 1 1 Setting up your camera .........................................................................1 Attaching the strap .......................................................................................1 Loading the AA batteries...............................................................................1 Turning on the camera ..................................................................................2 Setting the language and date/time.........................
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Table of contents Displaying pictures/videos on a television.....................................................22 Using the menu button in review.................................................................23 Cropping pictures........................................................................................23 Editing videos .............................................................................................24 Selecting multiple pictures/videos ...............................
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1 Setting up your camera Attaching the strap Loading the AA batteries Purchase extra batteries for your special event www.kodak.com/go/c122accessories www.kodak.com/go/support 1
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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 29). 2 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. Turn off the camera. 1 Insert a card until 2 it clicks. 3 Turn on the camera. Purchase accessories www.kodak.com/go/c122accessor
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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 Mode 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 wor
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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 OK 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 22). To review pictures/videos anytime, see page 16. www.kodak.com/go/support
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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 10.) Purchase extra batteries for your special event www.kodak.com/go/c122accessories Using the digital zoom 1 Use the LCD to f
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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. Flower Close-ups of flowers or other small subjects in bright light. Sunset Sub
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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. 10 www.kodak.com/go/support
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Taking pictures/videos 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. For best results, place the camera on a tripod or steady surface. You can turn on the self-timer using a shortcut (see page 10) or these steps: 1 Press the Menu button. Press to choose Self-timer, then press OK. 2 Press to choose a Self-timer setting: 10 Seconds— A picture is taken after a 10-second delay (so you have time 10 to get into the sce
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3 Sharing pictures/videos Sharing through social networks It’s never been easier to share pictures on your favorite social networking sites. IMPORTANT: To use the social networking features, you need to download KODAK Software. (See page 31.) 1 Press the Review button, then to find a picture. 2 Press the Share button. If it’s your first time, a Help screen appears. 3 Press to choose a social networking site, then press OK. A check mark appears. Repeat this step to choose more sites. (You can
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Sharing pictures/videos Choose which social networking sites to display on your camera You can show/hide networking sites on your camera so that only your favorite sites appear. 1 In Review, press the Menu button. 2 Press to choose the Setup tab, then to choose Share Button Settings, then press OK. 3 Press to choose a social networking site, then press to choose Show or Hide. Repeat this step until you have chosen Show/Hide for each social network. 4 When finished, press to choose Done
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Sharing pictures/videos Tagging pictures/videos with keywords You can tag pictures/videos with a keyword to make them easy to find, later. 1 Press the Review button, then to find a picture. 2 Press the Menu button. Press to choose Keyword Tag, then press OK. 3 Press to choose an existing keyword or New Keyword (see Using the keyboard) to add a new one, then press OK. 4 Press to add keywords to other pictures. When finished, press to choose Done, then press OK. To return to picture-takin
