Kodak C182 - EASYSHARE Digital Camera Service manual

KODAK EASYSHARE C182
Digital Camera
Extended user guide
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Product features
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Front view
Shutter
button
Mode dial
Flash button
Power button
Lens/
Cover
Microphone
Self-
timer
light
Flash

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Product features
Back view
LCD
Delete, Menu,
Info buttons Zoom
(Telephoto,
Wide Angle)
buttons
USB port
Strap post
OK button
Share button
Review button
SD/SDHC Card slot/
Battery compartment
Tripod
socket

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Table of contents 1
1 Setting up your camera .........................................................................1
Attaching the strap .......................................................................................1
Loading the AA batteries...............................................................................2
Turning on the camera ..................................................................................2
Setting the language and date/time...............................................................3
Storing pictures on an SD or SDHC Card ........................................................4
2 Taking pictures/videos ...........................................................................5
Taking pictures..............................................................................................5
Using the optical and digital zoom ................................................................6
Using the flash..............................................................................................7
Using different modes ...................................................................................8
Taking a video ............................................................................................10
Using shortcuts ...........................................................................................10
Using the self-timer.....................................................................................11
Taking panoramic pictures...........................................................................12
Understanding the picture-taking icons........................................................13
3 Working with pictures/videos ..............................................................14
Reviewing pictures/videos ...........................................................................14
Deleting pictures/videos ..............................................................................15
Viewing pictures/videos in different ways.....................................................16
Selecting multiple pictures/videos ................................................................16
Running a slide show ..................................................................................17
Using the menu button in review.................................................................18
Cropping pictures........................................................................................19
Using KODAK PERFECT TOUCH Technology.................................................19
Rotating pictures.........................................................................................20
Copying pictures/videos...............................................................................20
Editing videos .............................................................................................21
Understanding the review icons...................................................................23

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4 Doing more with your camera .............................................................24
Using the menu button to change settings...................................................24
Using the Capture tab .................................................................................24
Video settings .............................................................................................27
Using the Setup tab ....................................................................................28
5 Transferring, printing, tagging ............................................................30
Installing the software.................................................................................30
Transferring pictures/videos.........................................................................31
Printing pictures..........................................................................................32
Marking/tagging your pictures.....................................................................34
6 Getting help ........................................................................................38
Getting help from your camera ....................................................................38
Troubleshooting..........................................................................................39
Getting help on the Web.............................................................................43
7 Appendix .............................................................................................44
Camera specifications .................................................................................44
Care and maintenance ................................................................................46
Upgrading your software and firmware........................................................47
Storage capacities .......................................................................................47
Important safety instructions .......................................................................47
Battery replacement, battery life..................................................................48
Limited warranty .........................................................................................49
Regulatory compliance ................................................................................51

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1Setting up your camera
IMPORTANT: For package contents, see your product package.
Attaching the strap

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Setting up your camera
Loading the AA batteries
Turning on the camera
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Extend battery life See page 48.
Press the Power button.

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Setting the language and date/time
NOTE: To change language or date/time in the future, use the Setup menu (see page 28).
to change current field.
for previous/next field.
OK to accept.
At the prompt, press OK.
to change.
OK to accept.
Language:
Date/Time:
OK (press)

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Setting up your camera
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. (Maximum supported card size is 32 GB.)
CAUTION:
A card can only be inserted one way; forcing it may cause
damage. Inserting or removing a card while the camera is on may
damage the pictures, the card, or the camera.
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1Turn off the camera.
2Insert or remove the
optional card.
3Turn on the camera.

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2Taking pictures/videos
Taking pictures
To get the best pictures:
1Turn the Mode dial to Smart Capture . Then
press the Power button to turn on the camera.
2Compose the picture.
3Press the Shutter button halfway to focus and
set exposure. When the framing marks turn green,
press the Shutter button completely down.
Using the framing marks
Framing marks indicate the camera focus area.
1Press the Shutter button halfway.
If the camera is not focusing on the desired subject,
release the Shutter button and recompose the scene.
2Press the Shutter button completely down to
take the picture.
NOTE: Framing marks do not appear in all modes. Multiple framing
marks may appear when faces are detected.
Framing marks

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Taking pictures/videos
Reviewing the picture/video just taken
After you take a picture/video, the LCD displays a quickview for approximately 5
seconds. (To exit the quickview sooner, press the Shutter button halfway.)
To review pictures/videos anytime, see page 14.
Using the optical and digital zoom
1Use the LCD to frame your subject.
2To zoom in, press Telephoto (T).
To zoom out, press Wide Angle (W).
3Take the picture.
NOTE: For focus distances, see Camera Specifications starting on
page 44.
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 notice decreased image quality when using digital zoom. The slider pauses and turns red
when the picture quality reaches the limit for an acceptable 4 x 6-in. (10 x 15 cm) print.
Delete the current picture/video
OK Play/pause a video

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Using the flash
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 use a tripod.
Red Eye
Your camera can correct
red-eye using 2
methods. To choose a
red eye setting, see the
Setup tab.
Preflash A preflash fires, shrinking the eye pupil, before the
picture is taken.
Digital
Correction
A preflash does not fire; the camera corrects red eye.
Off Never
Press the flash button repeatedly to scroll through flash modes.
The current flash mode is shown on the LCD.

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Taking pictures/videos
Using different modes
Use this mode For
Smart
Capture
General picture taking—it offers excellent image quality and ease
of use. The scene is analyzed for other content and for lighting.
You can choose the best picture size and aspect ratio for your
needs—just press the Menu button and choose Picture Size.
Close-Up Close range. Use available light instead of flash, if possible.
Sport Subjects that are in motion.
Scene Point-and-shoot simplicity when taking pictures in practically any
situation. (See page 9.)
Video Capturing video with sound. (See page 10.)
NOTE: Sound cannot be played on the camera. Sound is heard after the
video is transferred to your computer.
Blur
Reduction
Reducing blur caused by camera shake or subject motion.
Program Access to more manual settings than Smart Capture mode.
Turn the Mode dial to the mode
that best suits your subjects and
surroundings.
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Using Scene (SCN) modes
Choose a Scene mode—for great pictures in practically any situation!
1Turn the Mode dial to SCN.
2Press to view scene mode descriptions.
If the mode description turns off before you finish reading it, press OK.
3Press OK to choose a Scene mode.
SCN mode For
Portrait Full-frame portraits of people.
Landscape Distant scenes.
Flower Close-ups of flowers or other small subjects in bright light.
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/
Museum
Quiet occasions, like a wedding or lecture. Flash and sound are disabled.
Place the camera on a steady surface or tripod.
Text Documents. Place the camera on a steady surface or tripod.
Beach Bright beach scenes.
Snow Bright snow scenes.
Fireworks Fireworks. Place the camera on a steady surface or tripod.
Self-
Portrait
Close-ups of yourself. Assures proper focus and minimizes red eye.
Night Portrait Reduces red eye of people in night scenes or low-light conditions.
Night Landscape Distant scenery at night. Flash does not fire.
High ISO People indoors, in low-light scenes.
Panorama
(R-L, L-R) “Stitching” 2 or 3 pictures into 1 panoramic scene. (See page 12.)
Panning Shot Emphasizing horizontal motion, keeping the subject sharp.

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Taking pictures/videos
Taking a video
1Turn the Mode dial to Video .
2Press the Shutter button completely down,
then release it. To stop recording, press and release
the Shutter button again.
To review and work with videos, see page 14.
NOTE: Sound cannot be played on the camera. Sound is heard after
the video is transferred to your computer.
Using shortcuts
Your camera has a clean, uncluttered interface. For quick access to the most popular
functions:
1Press the Info button.
The shortcuts appear.
2Press to access functions like Exposure Compensation, Self-timer, and Auto
focus. (You’ll see different functions in different modes.)
3Press to choose a setting.
To hide the shortcuts, press .
Shortcuts
view single picture.

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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.
1In any picture-taking mode, press the Info button to turn on the shortcut icons.
2Press to highlight the self-timer icon. Press to choose a setting:
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 picture is taken after a 10-second delay. A second picture
is taken 8 seconds later.
3Compose the scene. Press the Shutter button halfway, then completely down.
The camera takes the picture/pictures after the delay.
Use the same procedure to take a 2- or 10-second self-timer video, but press the
Shutter button completely down.
10
2
2x

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Taking pictures/videos
Taking panoramic pictures
Use panorama to “stitch” up to 3 pictures into a panoramic scene.
NOTE: For best results, use a tripod. Only the panoramic picture is saved; individual pictures are not.
(Exposure and white balance are set with the first picture. The flash is set to Off.)
1Turn the Mode dial to SCN.
2Press to highlight Panorama Left-Right or Panorama Right-Left (depending
on the direction you want to pan), then press OK.
3Take the first picture.
After a quickview, the LCD displays the liveview and an “overlay” from the first picture.
4Compose the second picture. Make the overlay from the first picture cover the
same portion in the new picture. (You can press the Delete button to re-take a
picture.)
5If you are taking only 2 pictures, press OK to stitch them together.
After you take 3 pictures, the pictures are automatically stitched together.
NOTE: To use the self-timer 10-second or 2-second setting, see page 11.
Take 2 or 3
pictures.
Get 1
panoramic
picture.

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Understanding the picture-taking icons
* To learn more about shortcuts, see page 10.
Battery level
Capture mode Pictures/time remaining
Date
Zoom slider
Tag name
Self timer*
Flash mode
Focus mode*
Exposure compensation*

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3Working with pictures/videos
Reviewing pictures/videos
1Press the Review button.
2Press for previous/next picture/video.
■Press the Shutter button halfway down to return
to Capture mode.
■To view pictures/videos as thumbnails, see
page 16.
Magnifying a picture
1Press T to magnify 1X–8X.
2Press to view other parts of a
picture.
■Press OK to return to 1X.
Playing a video
Press OK to play a video. Press OK to pause/resume.
During playback:
■Press to play at 2X speed; press again for 4X.
■Press to reverse at 2X speed; press again for 4X.
NOTE: Sound cannot be played on the camera. Sound is heard after
the video is transferred to your computer.
4X 4X 1X2X 2X
Forward
Reverse
Playback speed