Kodak C360 - EASYSHARE Digital Camera User manual

Kodak EasyShare C360
zoom digital camera
User’s guide
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For interactive tutorials, www.kodak.com/go/howto
For help with your camera, www.kodak.com/go/c360support

Eastman Kodak Company
Rochester, New York 14650
© Eastman Kodak Company, 2005
All screen images are simulated.
Kodak, EasyShare, and Retinar are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company.
P/N 4J3325

Product features
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Front, top view
1Shutter button 7Flash
2Mode dial 8DC-In (3V) ,for optional AC adapter
3Power light 9Microphone
4Viewfinder 10 Lens
5Flash button 11 Light sensor
6Self-timer/Burst button 12 Self-timer light
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Side, back, bottom view
1LCD 11 Slot for optional SD or MMC card
2Ready light 12 OK button
3Viewfinder 13 USB, A/V Out
4LCD/Info button 14
5Share button 15 Battery compartment
6Delete button 16 Menu button
7Speaker 17 Review button
8Wide angle button 18 Dock connector
9Telephoto button 19 Tripod socket
10 Wrist strap post
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Table of contents 1
1 Setting up your camera .........................................................................1
Attaching the wrist strap ...............................................................................1
Loading the batteries ....................................................................................1
Turning on the camera ..................................................................................2
Setting the date/time, first time .....................................................................2
Storing pictures on an SD or MMC card .........................................................3
2 Taking pictures and videos ....................................................................4
Taking a picture ............................................................................................4
Reviewing pictures and videos on your camera ..............................................8
3 Transferring and printing pictures .......................................................11
Installing the software.................................................................................11
Transferring pictures with the USB cable......................................................12
Printing pictures..........................................................................................12
Dock compatibility for your camera..............................................................15
4 Doing more with your camera .............................................................16
Using optical zoom .....................................................................................16
Changing the flash settings .........................................................................17
Picture-taking modes ..................................................................................18
Using the self-timer.....................................................................................20
Using burst .................................................................................................21
Changing picture-taking settings .................................................................22
Customizing your camera ............................................................................26
Running a slide show ..................................................................................28
Cropping pictures........................................................................................30
Viewing picture/video information ...............................................................30
Copying pictures and videos........................................................................30
Pre-tagging for album names ......................................................................31
Sharing your pictures...................................................................................33

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5 Troubleshooting ..................................................................................38
Camera problems........................................................................................38
Computer/connectivity problems..................................................................40
Picture quality problems ..............................................................................40
Direct printing (PictBridge enabled printer) problems....................................42
6 Getting help ........................................................................................43
Helpful links................................................................................................43
Telephone customer support .......................................................................44
7 Appendix .............................................................................................45
Camera specifications .................................................................................45
Storage capacities .......................................................................................49
Important safety instructions .......................................................................49
Battery life ..................................................................................................51
Power-saving features.................................................................................52
Upgrading your software and firmware........................................................52
Additional care and maintenance ................................................................52
Warranty.....................................................................................................53
Regulatory compliance ................................................................................55

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1Setting up your camera
Attaching the wrist strap
Loading the batteries
For information on replacing batteries and extending battery life, see page 51.
CRV3 lithium
(non-rechargeable)
Ni-MH
(rechargeable)
2 AA lithium or Ni-MH

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Setting up your camera
Turning on the camera
Setting the date/time, first time
Setting the date/time and language, other times
If setting the date/time, to change, for previous/next, OK to accept.
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to change.
At the prompt, press OK.
for previous/next field.
OK to accept.
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Press Menu.
to highlight Setup Menu
to highlight Language
then press OK.
or Date/Time , then press OK.

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Storing pictures on an SD or MMC card
Your camera has 32 MB of internal memory. You can purchase an SD or MMC card to
conveniently store more pictures and videos.
NOTE: We recommend Kodak SD or MMC cards. When using the card for the first time, format it in this
camera before taking pictures (see page 28).
CAUTION:
A card can only be inserted one way; forcing it may cause
damage. Inserting or removing a card when the Ready light is
blinking may damage the pictures, the card, or the camera.
See page 49 for storage capacities. Purchase SD or MMC cards at a dealer of Kodak
products or www.kodak.com/go/c360accessories.
32 MB
internal
memory
(built-in)
SD or MMC
card (optional)
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2Taking pictures and videos
Taking a picture
Taking a video
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Press Shutter button halfway
to focus and set exposure.
When the Ready light turns green,
press Shutter button completely down.
Press LCD/Info for:
• LCD on, status icons on
• LCD on, status icons off
• LCD off
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2Press the Shutter button
completely down and release.
To stop recording, press and
release the Shutter button again.

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Reviewing the picture or video just taken
After you take a picture or video, the LCD displays a quickview for approximately 5
seconds.
To review pictures and videos anytime, see page 8.
Understanding quickview blur warning icons
If the feature is turned on (see Blur Warning, page 28), a picture blur warning icon
is displayed during quickview.
Green—Picture is sharp enough for an acceptable 4 x 6-inch print.
Yellow—Picture may be sharp enough for an acceptable 4 x 6-inch print or
sharpness is not determined. (You may want to view on a computer monitor before
printing.)
Red—Picture is not sharp enough for an acceptable 4 x 6-inch print.
White—Printability is still being determined.
If you press
no buttons,
the picture/
video is saved.
Delete
Play a video.
to adjust volume.)
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Tag a picture/video for email or as a
favorite, or tag a picture for print.

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Taking pictures and videos
Understanding picture-taking icons
In capture mode—no buttons pressed
In capture mode—shutter pressed halfway
Picture size
Pictures/time remaining
Storage location
AF mode
Focus zone
Exposure metering
ISO
White balance
Low battery
Camera mode
Exposure compensation
digital
telephoto
wide
Zoom:
Album name
Date stamp
Self-timer Flash Blur warning
Aperture
Shutter speed Exposure compensation
Low battery
Auto Exposure/
Auto Focus
warning
Album

Taking pictures and videos
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Using the auto-focus framing marks (to take pictures)
When using the LCD as a viewfinder, framing marks indicate the camera focus area.
The camera attempts to focus on foreground subjects, even if the subjects are not
centered in the scene.
1Press the Shutter button halfway.
When the framing marks turn green, focus is accomplished.
2If the camera is not focusing on the desired subject (or if the framing marks
disappear), release the Shutter button and recompose the scene.
3Press the Shutter button completely down to take the picture.
NOTE: Framing marks do not appear in Landscape or Video mode. When you use Focus
Zone (page 24) and set Center Zone, the framing marks are fixed at Center Wide.
Center focus
Center wide focus
Side focus
Center and side focus
Left and right focus
Framing marks

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Taking pictures and videos
Reviewing pictures and videos on your camera
Press the Review button to view and work with your pictures and videos.
To save battery power, use an optional Kodak EasyShare dock or Kodak 3-volt AC
adapter. (See www.kodak.com/go/c360accessories.)
NOTE: Pictures taken at the 4.4 MP (3:2) quality setting are displayed at a 3:2 aspect ratio with a black bar
at the top of the screen. A video’s duration is displayed at the top of the LCD.
Magnifying a picture during review
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2for previous/next.
Review.
(Press again to exit.)
Videos:
OK Play/pause.
Adjust the volume.
Rewind to beginning (during playback).
Next picture/video (during playback).
magnify 1X - 8X.
W/T
view other parts of the picture.
return to 1X.
OK

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Viewing multi-up (thumbnails) during review
Understanding review icons
Pictures
Videos
view previous/next thumbnail.
view multi-up thumbnails.
view previous/next row of thumbnails.
Scroll arrows
Email tag
Favorite tag
Print tag/number of prints Blur warning
Picture number
Image storage
location
Review mode
Protected
Scroll arrows
Play or Pause
Email tag
Favorite tag
Video length
Protected
Video number
Image storage
location
Review mode
view single picture.

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Taking pictures and videos
Deleting pictures and videos during review
NOTE: To delete protected pictures and videos, remove protection before deleting.
Protecting pictures and videos from deletion
The picture or video is protected and cannot be deleted. The Protect icon appears with
the protected picture or video.
Press the Menu button to exit the menu.
CAUTION:
Formatting internal memory or an SD or MMC card deletes all
(including protected) pictures and videos. (Formatting internal
memory also deletes email addresses, album names, and
favorites. To restore them, see EasyShare software Help.)
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Follow the screen prompts.
Press Delete.
for previous/next.
Press Review.
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Press Menu.
Press
to highlight Protect
then press OK.
Press Review.
for previous/next.

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3Transferring and printing
pictures
Installing the software
CAUTION:
Install EasyShare software before connecting the camera to the
computer. Failure to do so may cause the software to load incorrectly.
1Close all software applications that are open on your computer (including
anti-virus software).
2Place the EasyShare software CD into the CD-ROM drive.
3Load the software:
Windows OS—if the install window does not appear, choose Run from the Start
menu and type d:\setup.exe where dis the drive letter that contains the CD.
Mac OS X—double-click the CD icon on the desktop, then click the Install icon.
4Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software.
Windows OS—select Complete to automatically install the most commonly used
applications, or Custom to choose the ones you wish to install.
Mac OS X—follow the on-screen instructions.
5If prompted, restart the computer. If you turned off anti-virus software, turn it back
on. See the anti-virus software manual for details.
For information on the software applications included on the EasyShare software CD,
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Transferring and printing pictures
Transferring pictures with the USB cable
1Turn off the camera.
2Plug the labeled end of the USB cable into the
labeled USB port on your computer. See your
computer user’s guide for details.
3Plug the other end of the USB cable into the USB
port on the camera. The arrow icon on the cable
should face you.
4Turn on the camera.
EasyShare software opens on your computer. The
software prompts you through the transfer process.
NOTE: Visit www.kodak.com/go/howto for an online tutorial on connecting.
Also available for transferring
You can also use these Kodak products to transfer your pictures and videos.
■Kodak EasyShare camera dock, Kodak EasyShare printer dock (see page 15)
■Kodak multi-card reader, Kodak SD multimedia card reader-writer
Purchase these and other accessories at a dealer of Kodak products or
www.kodak.com/go/c360accessories.
Printing pictures
Printing with a Kodak EasyShare printer dock
Dock your camera to the EasyShare printer dock and print directly—with or without a
computer. Purchase this and other accessories at a dealer of Kodak products or
www.kodak.com/go/c360accessories.

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Direct printing with a PictBridge enabled printer
Your camera is compatible with PictBridge technology, so you can print directly to
PictBridge enabled printers. You need:
Connecting the camera to a PictBridge enabled printer
1Turn off the camera and printer.
2Optional: If you have a Kodak 3-volt AC adapter (optional accessory), plug it into
the camera and into an electrical outlet.
IMPORTANT: Do not use the AC adapter included with the EasyShare camera dock or
printer dock to power your camera.
3Connect the appropriate USB cable from the camera to the printer. See your printer
user guide for details or www.kodak.com/go/c360accessories to order cables.
Printing from a PictBridge enabled printer
1Turn on the printer. Turn on the camera.
The PictBridge logo is displayed, followed by the current picture and menu. If the menu
interface turns off, press any button to redisplay it.
2Press to choose a printing option, then press the OK button.
Current Picture—Press to choose a picture. Choose the number of copies.
Tagged Pictures—If your printer is capable, print pictures that you tagged for
printing and choose a print size.
Index Print—Print thumbnails of all pictures. This requires one or more sheets of
paper. If the printer is capable, choose a print size.
All Pictures—Print all pictures in internal memory, on a card, or in Favorites.
Choose the number of copies.
Image Storage—Access internal memory, a card, or Favorites.
NOTE: During direct printing, pictures are not permanently transferred or saved to the computer or printer.
■Camera with fully charged batteries, or with
optional Kodak 3-volt AC adapter ■PictBridge enabled printer
■USB cable included with your camera

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Transferring and printing pictures
Disconnecting the camera from a PictBridge enabled printer
1Turn off the camera and printer.
2Disconnect the USB cable from the camera and the printer.
Using a printer that is not PictBridge enabled
For details on printing pictures from your computer, click the Help button in Kodak
EasyShare software.
Ordering prints online
Kodak EasyShare gallery (www.kodakgallery.com) is one of the many online print
services offered in Kodak EasyShare software. You can easily:
■Upload your pictures.
■Edit, enhance, and add borders to your pictures.
■Store pictures, and share them with family and friends.
■Order high-quality prints, photo greeting cards, frames, and albums—and have
them delivered to your door.
Printing from an optional SD or MMC card
■Automatically print tagged pictures when you insert your card into a printer with
an SD/MMC slot. See your printer user’s guide for details.
■Make prints at an SD/MMC-capable Kodak picture maker. (Contact a location prior
to visiting. See www.kodak.com/go/picturemaker.)
■Take the card to your local photo retailer for professional printing.