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KODAK EASYSHARE C183
Digital Camera
Extended user guide
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Eastman Kodak Company Rochester, New York 14650 © Kodak, 2010 All screen images are simulated. Kodak, EasyShare, Max, Perfect Touch, and Pulse are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company. 4H7065_en
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Product features Front view Shutter Flash button button Mode button Zoom Power button (Telephoto, Wide Angle) buttons Flash Self- timer/ Video light Lens/ Cover Microphone NOTE: To use the built-in camera Help system, see page 39. www.kodak.com/go/support i
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Product features Back view Info, Review buttons Delete, Menu buttons LCD Strap post USB port OK button Share button Tripod socket SD/SDHC Card slot/ Battery compartment NOTE: To use the built-in camera Help system, see page 39. 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...............................................................................2 Turning on the camera ..................................................................................2 Setting the language and date/time.........................
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Table of contents Cropping pictures........................................................................................25 Editing videos .............................................................................................26 Selecting multiple pictures/videos ................................................................27 Copying pictures/videos...............................................................................28 Running a slide show ...................................
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1 Setting up your camera IMPORTANT: For package contents, see your product package. Attaching the strap www.kodak.com/go/support 1
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Setting up your camera Loading the AA batteries Purchase cost-effective rechargeable www.kodak.com/go/c183accessories batteries and battery charger Extend battery life see page 48 Turning on the camera 2 www.kodak.com/go/support
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Setting up your 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. to accept. OK NOTE: To change language or date/time in the future, use the Setup menu (see page 34). www.kodak.com/go/support 3
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Setting up your camera Storing pictures on an SD or SDHC Card Your camera has internal memory. You can purchase an SD or SDHC Card to conveniently store more pictures/videos. (Maximum supported card size is 32 GB.) 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. Push it until 2 it clicks. 3 Turn on the camera. Purchase accessor
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2 Taking pictures/videos Taking pictures 1 The camera turns on in Smart Capture mode. (If it’s in a different mode, press the Mode button, then until the LCD displays Smart Capture , then press OK.) 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 Framing marks indicate the camera focus area. Framing marks 1 Press the Shutter button halfway. If the came
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Taking pictures/videos Reviewing the picture/video just taken After you take a picture/video, the LCD displays a quickview for approximately 5 seconds. (To exit the quickview sooner, press the Shutter button halfway.) 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 (page 30). Delete the current picture/video OK Play/pause a video To review pictures/videos anytime, see page 20. Using the optical
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Taking pictures/videos Using the flash Flash button Press the Flash button repeatedly until the LCD displays the desired mode. 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. Red Eye Preflash A preflash fires, shrinking the eye pupil, before
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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 Use this mode For General picture taking—it offers excellent image quality and ease Smart of use. The scene is analyzed for other content and for lighting. Capture You can choose the best picture size and aspect ratio for your needs—just press the Menu button and choose Picture Size. Program Access to more manual settin
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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 Subjects that are in motion. Landscape Distant scenes. Close-Up Close range. Use available light
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Taking pictures/videos SCN mode For Blur Reduction Reducing blur caused by camera shake or subject motion. High ISO People indoors, in low-light scenes. Panorama “Stitching” 2 or 3 pictures into 1 panoramic scene. (See page 12.) (R-L, L-R) Taking a video 1 Press the Mode button, then until Video , then press OK. the LCD displays 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 pag
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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. Place the camera on a tripod or flat surface. 1 In any picture-taking mode, press the Info button to turn on the shortcut icons. 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 10 to get into the scene). 2 seconds— A picture is taken after a 2-second
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Taking pictures/videos 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 Press the Mode button, then until the LCD displays SCN, then press OK. 2 Press to choose Panorama Left-Right or Panorama Right-Left (depending on the direction you want to pan), then pres
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Taking pictures/videos Understanding the picture-taking icons Focus mode* Self timer* Exposure compensation* Flash mode Pictures/time remaining Capture mode Zoom slider Battery level Tag name * To learn more about shortcuts, see page 10. Know when your batteries need attention The battery level icon appears when the batteries require your attention. (If you’re viewing shortcuts, the battery level is always displayed. See page 10.) Purchase cost-effective rechargeable batteries www.kodak.com/go
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3 Sharing and tagging pictures Sharing pictures 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 download KODAK Software. (See page 36.) 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 sites. (Press OK aga
