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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
Getting Started Guide.
Loading the KLIC-7004 battery
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ENGLISH Charging the battery Charge using a USB computer 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. To purchase acce
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Turning on the camera Setting the language, date/time Language: 1 to change. OK to accept. 2 Date/Time: At the prompt, press OK. 1 to change. 2 for previous/next field. OK (press) to accept. OK www.kodak.com/go/v1253support 3
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Taking a picture/video Pictures Videos Video mode Framing marks 1 Press the Video mode button. 1 Press the On/Off or the Auto/SCN mode button to turn on the camera. Press the Shutter button 2 Press the Shutter button halfway completely down, then 2 to focus and set exposure. release it. When the framing marks turn To stop recording, press and green, press the Shutter button release the Shutter button completely down. again. 4 www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter
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Reviewing pictures/videos 1 Press Review. (Press again to exit.) 2 for previous/next. Videos: Play. (Press OK to pause/unpause.) During playback to adjust the volume. During playback to play at 2X speed; press again for 4X. During playback to reverse at 2X speed; press again for 4X. Press and hold for 4 seconds to jump to a bookmark. www.kodak.com/go/v1253support 5
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Transferring pictures/videos Kodak EasyShare photo frame dock 2, USB cable (U-8) camera dock, or printer dock (included) (may be sold separately) USB / A/V adapter (included) USB cable (included) For package contents, see your product package. To use a dock, see its Getting Started Guide. For dock compatibility, visit www.kodak.com/go/dockcompatibility. To purchase accessories, visit www.kodak.com/go/v1253accessories. 6 www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter
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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! To better understand each menu option, use camera Help. (Highlight a menu choice, then press the Zoom telephoto T button.) Visit www.kodak.com/go/v1253support for: • the user’s guide • interactive troubleshooting and repairs • interactive tutorials • FAQs • download
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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 3 Flash 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. 8 www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter
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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 www.kodak.com/go/v1253support 9
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1 Doing more with your camera 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 (visit www.kodak.com/go/v1253accessories). CAUTION: A card can only be inserted one way; forcing it may cause damage. Inserting or removing a card while it is being accessed may damage the pictures, the card, or the camera. Turn off the camera. 1 Insert or remove the 2 optional card. 3 Turn on the camera. optional 1
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Doing more with your camera 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. 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 video recording.) Press Telephoto (T) until the slider is at t
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Doing more with your camera 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 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: Menu 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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Doing more with your camera 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 when Fill the subject is in shadow or is “backlit” (when light is behind the subject). In low light, hold the camera steady or use a tripod. In Red Eye flash, you can reduce red eye by usi
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Doing more with your camera Using different modes Use this mode For Auto General picture taking—offers an excellent balance of image quality and ease of use. Scene Point-and-shoot simplicity when taking pictures in practically any situation. (See page 15.) Video Capturing video with sound. (See page 4.) Favorites Viewing favorite pictures. Press a button to choose a mode. Use this mode For Landscape Far-away scenes. The camera uses infinity auto-focus. Auto-focus framing marks are not availa
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Doing more with your camera 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 appear. 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. Using camera Help To better understand each menu option, use camera Help. Press the Men
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Doing more with your camera Understanding the picture-taking icons Self timer Date stamp Long time exposure Pictures/time remaining Camera mode Image storage location Album name Picture size White Balance ISO Macro/Landscape Flash AF zone Zoom: AF mode digital Exposure metering telephoto Battery level wide Exposure compensation Histogram 16 www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter
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2 Working with pictures/videos Magnifying a picture 1 Press T to magnify 1X–8X. 2 Press to view other parts of a picture. 3 Press OK to return to 1X. 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. Using the undo delete feature If you accidentally delete a picture/video, you can use Undo Delete to retrieve it. This fe
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Working with pictures/videos Using the menu button in Review 1 Press the Review button, then the Menu button. 2 Press to highlight a tab: ■ Review to view pictures/videos ■ Edit to edit pictures/videos ■ Setup for other camera settings 3 Press to highlight a setting, then press the OK button. 4 Highlight an option, then press the OK button. Using Kodak Perfect Touch technology Kodak Perfect Touch technology helps ensure better, brighter pictures. 1 Press the Review button. 2 Press for previou
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Working with pictures/videos Making a picture from a video You can choose a single frame from a video, then make a picture suitable for a 4 x 6-inch (10 x 15 cm) print. 1 Press the Review button, then to find a video. 2 Press the Menu button, then to highlight the Edit tab. Highlight Make Picture, then press OK. Video Picture 3 Follow the screen prompts. A picture is created. (The original video is saved.) ■ Press the Menu button to exit the menu. Making a video action print From a video, y
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Working with pictures/videos Viewing pictures as thumbnails 1 Press the Review button. 2 Press W to change from single-picture view to multi-up thumbnails. 3 Press T to return to single-picture view. ■ To select multiple pictures/videos, see page 20. ■ Press the Review button to exit Review. Selecting multiple pictures/videos Use the multi-select feature when you have two or more pictures/videos to print, copy, delete, etc. (Multi-select is used most effectively in Multi-Up mode, see page 20.)
