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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/c182support
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ENGLISH urg_01042.book Page 2 Tuesday, June 16, 2009 10:18 AM Turning on the camera 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 See the Extended user guide www.kodak.com/go/c182support 2 www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter
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urg_01042.book Page 3 Tuesday, June 16, 2009 10:18 AM Taking a picture . 1 Turn the Mode dial to Smart Capture Press the Shutter button halfway to focus and set exposure. 2 When the framing marks turn green, press the Shutter button completely down. Mode Framing dial marks See the Extended user guide www.kodak.com/go/c182support www.kodak.com/go/c182support 3 ENGLISH
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ENGLISH urg_01042.book Page 4 Tuesday, June 16, 2009 10:18 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/c182support 4 www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter
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urg_01042.book Page 5 Tuesday, June 16, 2009 10:18 AM Transferring pictures/videos Turn off the camera. 1 2 Connect the KODAK USB Cable, Model U-8 (may be included). 3 Turn on the camera. See the Extended user guide www.kodak.com/go/c182support www.kodak.com/go/c182support 5 ENGLISH
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ENGLISH urg_01042.book Page 6 Tuesday, June 16, 2009 10:18 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. Press
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urg_01042.book Page 7 Tuesday, June 16, 2009 10:18 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/c182support: • the extended user guide • interactive troubleshooting and repairs • interactive tutorials • FAQs • downloads • accessories • printing information • product registration S
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ENGLISH urg_01042.book Page 8 Tuesday, June 16, 2009 10:18 AM Front View Shutter Mode dial button Flash button Power button Flash Self- timer light Lens/ Cover Microphone 8 www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter
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urg_01042.book Page 9 Tuesday, June 16, 2009 10:18 AM Back View Delete, Menu, Zoom Info buttons (Telephoto, Wide Angle) LCD buttons USB port Strap post OK button Tripod Share button socket Review button SD/SDHC Card slot/ Battery compartment www.kodak.com/go/c182support 9 ENGLISH
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urg_01042.book Page 10 Tuesday, June 16, 2009 10:18 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 of use. Smart The scene is analyzed for other content and for lighting. Capture Close-Up Close range. Use available light instead of flash, if possible. Sport Subjects that are in motion. Scene Point-and-shoot simplicity in practically any situa
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urg_01042.book Page 11 Tuesday, June 16, 2009 10:18 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. NOTE: Sound cannot be played on the camera. Sound is heard after the video is transferred to your computer. Using Scene (SCN) modes Choose a Scene mode—for great pictures in practically any situation! 1 Turn the Mode dial to SCN. 2 Press
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urg_01042.book Page 12 Tuesday, June 16, 2009 10:18 AM Doing more with your camera SCN mode For Sunset Subjects at dusk. Backlight Subjects that are in shadow or “backlit.” 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 disabled. Museum Place the camera on a steady surface or tripod. Text Documents. Place the camera on a steady surface or tripod. Beach Bright beac
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urg_01042.book Page 13 Tuesday, June 16, 2009 10:18 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 when taking pictures/videos. Press Telephoto (T) until the slider on the LCD is at the end of the optical zoom range. Release Telephoto (T), then press it again. NOTE: You may
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urg_01042.book Page 14 Tuesday, June 16, 2009 10:18 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 or
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urg_01042.book Page 15 Tuesday, June 16, 2009 10:18 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, press . Shortcuts www.kodak.com/go/c182support 15
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urg_01042.book Page 16 Tuesday, June 16, 2009 10:18 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. 1 Press the Menu button. 2 Press to highlight a tab: ■ Capture/Video for the most common picture/video-taking settings ■ Setup for other camera settings 3 Press to highlight a setting, then press OK. 4 Hi
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urg_01042.book Page 17 Tuesday, June 16, 2009 10:18 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 www.kodak.com/go/c182support 17
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urg_01042.book Page 18 Tuesday, June 16, 2009 10:18 AM 2 Working with pictures/videos Deleting pictures/videos 1 Press the Review button. 2 Press for previous/next picture/video. ■ Press the Shutter button halfway down to return to Capture mode. Understanding the review icons Print tag/number of prints Protected Email mark Video duration Picture/Video number Select picture Shortcuts Add text tag View thumbnails Play video Battery level Upload mark Date stamp Favorite mark Text tag name 18 w
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urg_01042.book Page 19 Tuesday, June 16, 2009 10:18 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 www.kodak.com/go/c182support 19
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urg_01042.book Page 20 Tuesday, June 16, 2009 10:18 AM Share your stories! Pictures start here! 1 2 3 Transfer Load pictures KODAK to your EASYSHARE computer. Software. Take pictures. Pictures become stories here! At home Online At a local photo retailer KODAK All-in-One Printers KODAK Picture Kiosk www.kodak.com/go/tips 20 www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter
