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KODAK EASYSHARE
Camera / C1505
Extended user guide
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For help with your camera:
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Eastman Kodak Company Rochester, New York 14650 © Eastman Kodak Company, 2011 All screen images are simulated. Kodak, EasyShare, and Pulse are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company. 4H8588_en
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Product features Front view Flash button Shutter button Mode button Power button Flash Lens Self-timer/Video light Microphone Beeper www.kodak.com/go/support i
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Product features Back view Delete button Menu button Info button LCD Zoom button Strap post OK, Share button Tripod socket Review button USB port SD/SDHC Card slot and Battery compartment SD/SDHC Card (Optional accessory) 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 Loading the batteries ....................................................................................1 Turning on the camera ..................................................................................2 Setting the language and date/time........................
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Table of contents Using the menu button in review.................................................................23 Cropping pictures........................................................................................23 Rotating pictures.........................................................................................24 Using KODAK PERFECT TOUCH Technology.................................................24 Editing videos ...............................................................
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1 Setting up your camera Attaching the wrist strap Loading the batteries All batteries lose power over time–even if they’re not being used. Purchase extra batteries for your event www.kodak.com/go/accessories Watch the battery level See page 7 www.kodak.com/go/support 1
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Setting up your camera 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 NOTE: To change language in the future, use the Setup Menu (see page 30). 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 strongly 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 SD/SDHC Card (optional accessory) 2 Insert the card until it clicks. 3 Turn on the camera. To eje
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2 Taking pictures/videos Taking pictures To get clear, focused pictures: 1 The camera turns on in Auto mode. If it turns on 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 completely down. 4 www.kodak.com/go/support
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Taking pictures/videos Taking a video 1 Press the Mode button, then until the LCD Mode button displays Video , then press OK. 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 17. 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 appears on the LCD, you may: Delete the
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Taking pictures/videos Adjusting LCD brightness You can adjust the LCD brightness for your environment or to conserve battery power, see page 30. Understanding the picture-taking icons Self timer Exposure compensation Flash mode Pictures/time remaining Capture mode Zoom indicator Date stamp Battery level 6 www.kodak.com/go/support
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Taking pictures/videos Watch the battery level Don’t miss out on great pictures and videos—watch the battery level. Full Three quarters Half Critical AC Power Purchase extra batteries www.kodak.com/go/accessories Using the digital 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 or video. NOTE: For focus distances, see Specifications starting on page 40. NOTE: You may notice decreased image quality when using digi
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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). Off Never Red-eye A preflash fires, shrinking the eye pupil, before the picture is Reduction taken. 8 www.kodak.com/go
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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—just press the Menu button and choose Picture Size. Point-and-shoot simplicity when taking pictures in practically any Scene situation. (See page 10.) Capturing v
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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 choose a mode and read its description. 3 Press OK to enter that Scene mode. The camera is now in the scene mode that you chose. SCN mode For Portrait Full-frame portraits of people. Sport Action pictures. Sunset Subjects at dusk or dawn. Backlight Subjects that are in shadow or “backlit.” Child
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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, Self-timer, and Auto focus in Capture mode. In Review mode, access Keyword Tags. You’ll see different functions in different modes. 3 Press to choose a setting. Shortcuts Press to show/hide shortcut
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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. Use the mirror on the camera front to help compose portraits. You can turn on the self-timer using a shortcut (see page 11) or these steps: 1 Press the Menu button. Press to choose Self-timer, then press OK. 2 Press to choose a Self-timer setting: 2 Seconds— A picture is taken af
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3 Sharing and tagging pictures Sharing pictures/videos through social networks It’s never been easier to share pictures on your favorite social networking sites. IMPORTANT: To use the sharing and social networking features, you must install the KODAK Share Button App. (See page 32.) 1 Press the Share button, then to find a picture. If it’s your first time, a Help screen appears. 2 Press to choose a social networking site, then press OK. A check mark appears. Repeat this step to choose more si
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Sharing and tagging pictures Choose which social networking sites to display on your camera You can show/hide social networking sites on your camera so that only your favorite sites appear. 1 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
