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IMPORTANT: Before connecting any cables, install the software that was included with
your camera. Then return to this guide.
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ENGLISH urg_01039.book Page 2 Tuesday, May 26, 2009 9:19 AM Charging the battery 1 Turn off the camera. Connect the KODAK USB Cable, 2 Model U-8. Battery Charging light: • Blinking: charging • Steady: finished Charge Li-Ion batteries frequently, even if power remains. Other charging options KODAK 5V AC Adapter (May be sold separately 2 www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter
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urg_01039.book Page 3 Tuesday, May 26, 2009 9:19 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 OK (press) See the Extended user guide www.kodak.com/go/m381support www.kodak.com/go/m381support 3 ENGLISH
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ENGLISH urg_01039.book Page 4 Tuesday, May 26, 2009 9:19 AM Taking a picture Turn the Mode dial to Smart Capture . 1 Compose the picture. Press the Shutter button halfway to focus and set exposure. 2 When the framing marks turn green, press the Shutter button completely down. Framing marks See other modes See page 11 See the Extended user guide www.kodak.com/go/m381support 4 www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter
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urg_01039.book Page 5 Tuesday, May 26, 2009 9:19 AM Reviewing pictures/videos Press the Review button to enter/exit Review. View previous/next picture/video. OK Play a video. See the Extended user guide www.kodak.com/go/m381support www.kodak.com/go/m381support 5 ENGLISH
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ENGLISH urg_01039.book Page 6 Tuesday, May 26, 2009 9:19 AM Transferring pictures/videos Turn off the camera. 1 2 Connect a KODAK USB Cable, Model U-8. 3 Turn on the camera. See the Extended user guide www.kodak.com/go/m381support Purchase accessories www.kodak.com/go/m381accessories 6 www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter
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urg_01039.book Page 7 Tuesday, May 26, 2009 9:19 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 the Menu b
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ENGLISH urg_01039.book Page 8 Tuesday, May 26, 2009 9:19 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! Go to www.kodak.com/go/m381support: • the extended user guide • interactive troubleshooting and repairs • interactive tutorials • FAQs • downloads • accessories • printing information • product registration Se
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urg_01039.book Page 9 Tuesday, May 26, 2009 9:19 AM Front View Mode dial Power button Shutter button Flash button Self-timer light Flash Micro- phone Lens/Cover www.kodak.com/go/m381support 9 ENGLISH
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ENGLISH urg_01039.book Page 10 Tuesday, May 26, 2009 9:19 AM Back View Delete, Menu, Battery LCD Zoom Info buttons Charging (Telephoto/ light Wide Angle) button USB/AV Out DC-In (5V) Strap post Tripod socket OK button Share button SD/SDHC Card/ Battery compartment Review button 10 www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter
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urg_01039.book Page 11 Tuesday, May 26, 2009 9:19 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 Smart Capture General picture taking—excellent image quality and ease of use. Program Advanced picture taking—allows access to manual settings. Blur Reduction Reducing blur caused by camera shake or subject motion. Sport Action pictures. Panorama “Stitching” up to 3 pictures into a panoramic scene. Scene Point-an
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urg_01039.book Page 12 Tuesday, May 26, 2009 9:19 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. To review videos, see page 5. Using Scene (SCN) modes Choose a Scene mode—for great pictures in practically any situation. 1 Turn the Mode dial to SCN. 2 Press to view scene mode descriptions. If the mode description turns off before you fin
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urg_01039.book Page 13 Tuesday, May 26, 2009 9:19 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 in the LCD status area. 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 came
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urg_01039.book Page 14 Tuesday, May 26, 2009 9:19 AM Doing more with your camera Using shortcuts 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/Burst, and Auto focus. (You’ll see different functions in different modes.) 3 Press to choose a setting. 4 To hide the shortcuts again, press . Shortcuts 14 www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter
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urg_01039.book Page 15 Tuesday, May 26, 2009 9:19 AM Doing more with your camera 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. 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 7. You can change settings to get the best results from your camera. 1 Press the Menu button. 2 Press to highlight a tab: ■ Cap
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urg_01039.book Page 16 Tuesday, May 26, 2009 9:19 AM Doing more with your camera Understanding the picture-taking icons Focus mode Self timer/Burst Exposure compensation Flash mode Pictures/time remaining Capture mode Zoom slider Battery level Tag name 16 www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter
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urg_01039.book Page 17 Tuesday, May 26, 2009 9:19 AM Doing more with your camera Understanding the review icons Print tag/number of prints Protected Video duration Email tag Picture/Video number Select picture Add text tag View multi-up Play video Battery level Upload tag Favorite tag Text tag name www.kodak.com/go/m381support 17
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urg_01039.book Page 18 Tuesday, May 26, 2009 9:19 AM 2 Share your stories! Pictures start here! 1 2 3 Transfer pictures to your computer. Load software. Take pictures. Pictures become stories here! KODAK All-in-One KODAK Picture Kiosk Printers www.kodak.com/go/tips 18 www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter
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urg_01039.book Page 19 Tuesday, May 26, 2009 9:19 AM 3 Solving camera problems Camera problems Status Solution Camera does not ■ Make sure the battery is charged and installed correctly (see page 1). turn on or off Camera buttons and controls do not function Flash does not fire ■ Check the flash setting, and change as needed (see page 6). NOTE: The flash does not fire in all modes. In Review, a blue or ■ Transfer all pictures to the computer (see page 6). black screen is ■ Take another pic
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urg_01039.book Page 20 Tuesday, May 26, 2009 9:19 AM 4 Appendix CAUTION: Do not disassemble this product; there are no user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. KODAK AC Adapters and Battery Chargers are intended for indoor use only. The use of controls, adjustments, or procedures other than those specified herein may result in exposure to shock and/or electrical or mechanical hazards. If the LCD breaks, do not touch the glass or liquid. Contact Kodak
