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Kodak EasyShare M1093 IS
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/m1093support
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Eastman Kodak Company Rochester, New York 14650 © Eastman Kodak Company, 2008 All screen images are simulated. Kodak, EasyShare, and Perfect Touch are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company. 4F8128_en
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Product features Front view 1 2 3 4 5 8 7 6 1 Shutter button 5 Lens/Cover 2 Mode button 6 Self-timer light/AF assist light 3Flash button 7 Flash 4 Power button, Battery Charging light 8 Microphone www.kodak.com/go/support i
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Product features Back view 1 2 3 4 5 13 6 7 12 8 9 11 10 optional 1LCD 8 USB/AV Out 2 Telephoto/Wide Angle button 9 Delete, Share buttons 3 Speaker 10 Slot for optional SD or SDHC card 4 DC-In (5V) 11 Battery compartment 5 Review, Menu buttons 12 Tripod socket 6 Strap post 13 Dock connector 7Joystick OK button Display Self-timer/Burst 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 KLIC-7004 battery......................................................................1 Charging the battery .....................................................................................2 Turning on the camera .......................................
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Table of contents 4 Doing more with your camera .............................................................27 Using the menu button to change settings...................................................27 Using the Setup menu.................................................................................32 Taking panoramic pictures...........................................................................35 Using the histogram to view picture brightness........................................
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1 Setting up your camera IMPORTANT: For package contents, see your product package. Attaching the strap Loading the KLIC-7004 battery For information on replacing batteries and extending battery life, see page 56. www.kodak.com/go/support 1
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Setting up your camera Charging the battery 1 Turn OFF the camera. 2 Connect the cable. Battery Charging light: • Blinking: charging • Steady: finished charging Learn other charging options See page 3 Learn more about batteries See page 56 Turning on the camera Press the Power button to turn on the camera in Smart Capture mode. 2 www.kodak.com/go/support
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Setting up your camera Other charging options First, turn OFF the camera. Charge until the Battery Charging light stays on. Kodak 5V AC adapter (May be sold separately.) Kodak EasyShare camera or printer dock; EasyShare HDTV dock (May be sold separately.) For dock compatibility, see page 40. Kodak USB cable and a USB computer port Ensure that the USB cable is connected to a powered USB port and the computer is turned on (not in sleep mode). Purchase accessories www.kodak.com/go/m1093acce
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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. OK (press) for previous/next field. OK to accept. NOTE: To change language in the future, see page 33. To change date & time, see page 33. 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. CAUTION: A card can only be inserted one way; forcing it may cause
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2 Taking pictures/videos Taking a picture 1 Press the Power button to turn on the camera. 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. NOTE: You can repeatedly press to turn on/off status icons, histogram, and framing grid. Framing marks Reviewing the picture/video just taken After you take a picture/video, the LCD displays a quickview for approximately 5 seconds. (To exit t
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Taking pictures/videos Using the framing marks to take pictures Framing marks indicate the camera focus area. In Smart Capture mode (and in SCN modes designed for pictures of people), the camera attempts to focus on faces. 1 Press the Shutter button halfway. If the camera is not focusing on the desired subject, release the Shutter button and recompose the scene. 2 Press the Shutter button completely down to take the picture. Framing marks NOTE: Multiple framing marks may appear when faces a
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Taking pictures/videos Using the flash Press the flash button repeatedly to scroll through flash modes. The current flash mode is shown in the LCD status area. Flash modes Flash fires Auto When the lighting conditions require it. Fill 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. NOTE: (Not available in Smart Capture mode.) R
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Taking pictures/videos Using different modes Choose the mode that best suits your subjects and surroundings. 1 Press the Mode button. Mode 2 Press to highlight a mode, then press OK. Use this mode For General picture taking—it offers excellent image quality and ease of use. ■ Faces are detected. ■ The scene is analyzed for other content and for lighting. ■ Kodak Perfect Touch technology is applied, for better pictures. Smart Capture You can choose the best picture size and aspect ratio for y
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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. 2 Press to highlight SCN, then press OK. 3 Press to view scene mode descriptions. If the mode description turns off before you finish reading it, press OK. 4 Press OK to choose a Scene mode. SCN mode For Portrait Full-frame portraits of people. Panorama L-R, See page 35. R-L Blur Reduction Reducing blur caused by camera shake or subject motion. Sport Su
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Taking pictures/videos SCN mode For Self- Close-ups of yourself. Assures proper focus and minimizes red Portrait eye. High ISO People indoors, in low-light scenes. Children Action pictures of children in bright light. Backlight Subjects that are in shadow or “backlit” (when light is behind the subject). Panning Shot Shooting a fast-moving subject. The background gives the sense of movement, while the subject appears still. Candle Light Subjects illuminated by candle light. Sunset Subjects at
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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 until the desired self-timer icon appears for: 10 seconds—A picture is taken after a 10-second delay (so you have time to get into the scene). 2 seconds—A picture is taken after a 2-second delay (for a steady, shutter release on a tripod). 2 shot—The first pictu
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Taking pictures/videos Understanding the picture-taking icons Self timer Long time exposure Picture size Date stamp Flash mode Focus mode Pictures/time remaining Image storage location Capture mode Zoom indicator Tag name AF control White Balance Histogram Exposure metering AF zone Framing grid Battery level ISO Exposure compensation 12 www.kodak.com/go/support
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3 Working with pictures/videos Reviewing pictures/videos 1 Press the Review button. 2 Press for previous/next picture/video. ■ To exit, press the Review button. Magnifying a picture 1 Press T to magnify 1X–8X. 2 Press to view other parts of a picture. ■ Press OK to return to 1X. Playing a video Press to play a video. Press OK to pause/unpause. During playback: ■ Press to adjust the volume. ■ Press to play at 2X speed; press again for 4X. Playback speed ■ Press to reverse at 2X speed; press
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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. NOTE: To delete protected pictures/videos, remove protection before deleting. (See Protecting pictures/videos from deletion.) Using the undo delete feature If you accidentally delete a picture/video, you may be able to use Undo Delete to retrieve it. This feature is only available immediately after you delete a picture
