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Kodak EasyShare V1253
zoom digital camera
User’s guide
www.kodak.com
For interactive tutorials:
www.kodak.com/go/howto
For help with your camera:
www.kodak.com/go/v1253support
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Eastman Kodak Company Rochester, New York 14650 © Eastman Kodak Company, 2007 All screen images are simulated. Kodak, EasyShare, and Perfect Touch are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company. 4J6218_en
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Product features Front view 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 11 12 1 Zoom lever (W/T) 7 Video mode button 2 Shutter button 8 Favorites mode button 3Flash 9 Lens 4 Flash button 10 Video light/Self-timer light/AF assist light 5 On/Off button 11 DC-In (5V) 6 Auto/SCN (scene) mode button 12 Stereo microphones NOTE: 6, 7, and 8 are also Battery Charging lights. www.kodak.com/go/support i
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Product features Back view 1 2 3 4 5 6 12 7 11 8 9 10 optional 1 LCD 7 Joystick ; OK button (press) 2 Review button 8 Share button 3 Speaker 9 Battery compartment 4 Menu button 10 Slot for optional SD or MMC card 5 Delete button 11 Tripod socket 6 Strap post 12 USB, A/V Out, Dock connector 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 Understanding the review icons................................................................... 28 4 Doing more with your camera .............................................................30 Using the menu button to change settings................................................... 30 Customizing your camera ............................................................................ 35 Taking panoramic pictures..............................................................
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1 Setting up your camera IMPORTANT: For package contents, see your product packa ge. Attaching the strap Loading the KLIC-7004 battery For information on replacing batteries and extending battery life, see page 61. www.kodak.com/go/support 1
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Setting up your camera Charging the battery Charge using a USB com puter Charge using a Kodak 5V AC adapter (may be sold separately) USB / A/V adapter (included) Battery Charging lights USB cable (included) Charge until all 3 Battery Charging lights are lit. If the Battery Charging lights do not turn on during USB charging, ensure: ■ The USB cable is connected to a powered USB port ■ The computer is turned on, and not in sleep mode For more on USB charging, visit www.kodak.com/go/USBcharging.
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Setting up your camera Charging the battery using other accessories Kodak EasyShare camera or printer dock; Kodak EasyShare HDTV dock; Kodak EasyShare photo frame dock 2 (Ma y be sold separately.) For details, see the dock user’s guide. For dock compatibility, see page 50. Turning on the camera Press the On/Off button to turn the camera on in Auto mode. NOTE: You can also press the Auto/SCN, Video, or Favorites button to turn on the camera in that mode. www.kodak.com/go/support 3
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Setting up your camera Setting the language and date/time Language: 1 to change. OK to accept. 2 Date/Time: 1 At the prompt, press OK. to change. 2 for previous/next field. OK to accept. OK (press) NOTE: To change language in the future, see page 36. To change date & time, see page 36. Storing pictures on an SD or MMC card Your camera has internal memory. You can purchase an SD or MMC card to conveniently store more pictures/videos (www.kodak.com/go/v1253accessories). CAUTION: A card can only b
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2 Taking pictures/videos Taking a picture 1 Press the On/Off or Auto/SCN 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 Info/Display to turn Framing marks on/off status icons, histogram, and framing grid. Reviewing the picture just taken After you take a picture/video, the LCD displays a quickview for approximately
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Taking pictures/videos Using the framing marks to take pictures Framing marks indicate the camera focus area. In Auto mode (and in SCN modes designed for pictures of people), the camera attempts to focus on faces. Framing marks 1 Press the Shutter button halfway. When the framing marks turn green, focus is accomplished. 2 If the camera is not focusing on the desired subject (or if the framing marks disappear), release the Shutter button and recompose the scene. 3 Press the Shutter button c
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Taking pictures/videos Using the 3X optical zoom 1 Use the LCD to frame your subject. 2 To zoom in, press Telephoto (T). To zoom out, press Wide Angle (W). The zoom indicator shows the zoom status. 3 Take the picture or video. NOTE: For focus distances, see Specifications starting on page 57. D Digital zoom range T Optical zoom range (37-111 mm) W Using digital zoom Use digital zoom in any picture-taking mode to get up to 5X magnification beyond optical zoom. (You cannot use digital zoom for v
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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 Still mode, press the Menu button. 2 Press to highlight Self-Timer, then press OK. 3 Press to highlight: Me nu 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, auto-shutter re
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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. Every time you take a picture, regardless of the lighting conditions. Use Fill when the subject is in sha dow or is “backlit” (when light is behind the subject). In low light, hold the camera stea dy or use a tripod. In Red Eye fla sh, you can reduce red eye by using
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Taking pictures/videos Using different modes Choose the mode that best suits your subjects and surroundings. Use this mode For Auto General picture taking—offers an excellent balance of image quality and ease of use. Scene Point-a nd-shoot simplicity when taking pictures in pra ctically any situation. (See pa ge 11.) Video Capturing video with sound. (See page 6.) Favorites Viewing favorite pictures. (See page 42.) Press a button to choose a mode. Use this mode For Landscape Far-away scenes.
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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 Auto/SCN button until the Scene icons appear on the LCD. 2 Press to view scene mode descriptions. The date/time and the mode description a ppear. If the mode description turns off before you finish reading it, press the OK button. 3 Press the OK button to choose a Scene mode. SCN mode For Portrait Full-frame portraits of people. Panorama See page 38. Left-Right Pano
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Taking pictures/videos SCN mode For Manner/ Quiet occasions, like a wedding or lecture. Flash and sound are Museum disabled. Place the camera on steady surface or tripod. 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 “ba cklit” (when light is behind the subject). Panning Shot Shooting a fast-moving subject. The backgro
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Taking pictures/videos Using camera Help To better understand each menu option, use camera Help. Highlight a menu choice, then press the Zoom telephoto (T) button. T Turn on Help Scr oll up/dow n Turn off Help OK Understanding the picture-taking icons Self timer Date stamp Long time exposure Pictures/time remaining Camera mode Im age st orage location Album name Picture size White Balance IS O Macro/Landscape Flash AF zone Zoom: AF mode digital Exposure metering telephoto Battery level wide Ex
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3 Working with pictures/videos Reviewing pictures/videos 1 Press the Review button. 2Press for previous/next picture/video. Magnifying a picture 1 Press T to magnify 1X–8X. 2 Press to view other parts of a pi cture. 3 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. Playback speed ■ Press to play at 2X speed; press again for 4X. 4X 2X 1X 2X 4X ■ Press to reverse at 2X speed; press again for 4X. Revers
