Kodak C713 - EASYSHARE Digital Camera User manual

Kodak EasyShare
Zoom Digital Camera
C713
C813
Getting started guide

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Installing the software
Loading the batteries
After installing the software, return to this
Getting Started Guide.
Before connecting any cables, install the software that was
included with your camera. Follow the on-screen instructions.
• Kodak oxy-alkaline digital camera
batteries AA
• Kodak Ni-MH rechargeable digital
camera batteries AA
• Kodak Ni-MH rechargeable digital
camera battery KAA2HR
• alkaline batteries AA
• lithium batteries AA

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Turning on the camera
Setting the language, date/time
2
1
to change.
for previous/next field.
OK to accept.
At the prompt, press OK.
2
1to change.
OK to accept.
Language:
Date/Time:

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Taking a picture/video
2
Press the Shutter button halfway
to focus and set exposure.
When the framing brackets turn
green, press the Shutter button
completely down.
Pictures Videos
Press the Shutter button
completely down and release.
To stop recording, press and
release the Shutter button again.
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2
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Framing brackets

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Reviewing pictures/videos
Transferring pictures/videos
1
2for previous/next picture/video.
Press Review. (Press again to exit.)
Play/pause
To hear audio, transfer the video
to your computer.
Play at 2X, 4X speed
Videos:
Review
Play in reverse at 2X, 4X
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USB cable Kodak EasyShare printer
dock or camera dock
(May be sold separately.)
For dock compatibility, visit
www.kodak.com/go/dockcompatibility.
To purchase accessories, visit
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www.kodak.com/go/c813accessories
To use an EasyShare dock, see its
Getting Started Guide.
Turn on
camera

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Keep learning about your camera!
Congratulations!
You have:
• set up your camera
• taken pictures
• transferred pictures to your computer
Visit www.kodak.com/go/c713support or
www.kodak.com/go/c813support for:
• the extended user’s guide
• interactive troubleshooting and repairs
• interactive tutorials
• FAQs
• downloads
• accessories
• printing information
• product registration
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 button.)

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Front view
1 Mode dial 6 Self-timer light
2 Shutter button 7 Lens
3 Flash button 8 USB
4 On/Off button 9 Microphone
5Flash
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Back view
1LCD 8
2 Review button 9 OK button
3 Menu button 10 Share button
4 LCD/Info button 11 Battery compartment
5 Delete button 12 Slot for optional SD or MMC card
6 Zoom button (Telephoto/Wide) 13 Dock connector
7 Strap post 14 Tripod socket
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optional
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Storing pictures on an SD or MMC card
Your camera has internal memory. You can purchase an SD or MMC card to store more
pictures and videos (www.kodak.com/go/c713accessories,
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CAUTION:
A card can only be inserted one way; forcing it may cause damage.
If you insert or remove a card while the camera is accessing it, the
card, pictures, or camera may be damaged.
1Turn off the camera.
2Insert or remove the
optional card.
3Turn on the camera.

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Using the zoom button
Use optical zoom to get up to 3X closer to your subject.
1Use the LCD to frame your subject.
2Press Telephoto (T) to zoom in. Press Wide Angle (W)
to zoom out.
The zoom indicator shows zoom status.
3Take the picture or video.
NOTE: To get a focused picture every time, remember:
■Always use the auto focus framing marks.
■If you are using no zoom (1X, wide angle), you
can be as close as 24 in. (60 cm) to your subject.
■As you zoom, you need to move further from your
subject.
To use digital zoom in any Still mode:
Press Telephoto (T) to the maximum optical zoom
limit. Release the button, then press it again.
NOTE: You may notice decreased image quality when using digital zoom. The slider on the zoom indicator
turns red when the picture quality reaches the limit for an acceptable 4 x 6-in. (10 x 15 cm) print.
Zoom indicator
WT
D
Digital
zoom
range
Optical
zoom
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Using the flash button
Use the flash when you take pictures at night, indoors, or outdoors in heavy shadows.
Flash modes Flash fires
Auto
Flash
When the lighting conditions require it.
Fill 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 The flash fires twice—once, then again when the picture is taken.
Off Never.
Flash Distance
Wide angle: 0.6–3.6 m (2–11.8 ft) @ ISO 200
Telephoto: 0.6–2.1 m (2–6.9 ft) @ ISO 200
Press the
The current flash mode appears in the LCD screen.
button repeatedly to scroll
through flash modes (see Flash modes below).

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Using different picture-taking modes
Use this mode For
Auto General picture taking—offers an excellent balance of image
quality and ease of use.
Digital Image
Stabilization
Minimizing the effects of camera shake and subject movement.
Close-up Close range. Use available light instead of flash if possible. The
camera automatically sets the focus distance depending on the
zoom position.
Scene Point-and-shoot simplicity when taking pictures under special
conditions. (See page 12.)
Video Capturing video with sound. (See page 3.)
Favorites Reviewing favorite pictures.
Choose the mode that best suits
your subjects and surroundings.
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Scene modes
Choose a Scene mode—for great pictures in practically any situation!
1Turn the Mode dial to Scene .
2Press to display Scene mode descriptions.
If the mode description turns off before you finish reading it, press OK.
3Press OK to choose a Scene mode.
Use this
SCN mode
For
Portrait Full-frame portraits of people.
Night
Portrait
Reducing red eye of people in night scenes or low-light conditions. Place the
camera on a flat, steady surface or use a tripod.
Landscape Far-away scenes. The camera uses infinity auto-focus. Auto-focus framing marks
are not available in Landscape.
Night
Landscape
Distant scenery at night. Flash does not fire. Place the camera on a flat, steady
surface or use a tripod.
Sports Subjects in motion.
Snow Bright snow scenes.
Beach Bright beach scenes.
Text/
Document
Documents. Focus is set to Auto.
Backlight Subjects that are in shadow or “backlit” (when light is behind the subject).

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Using the menu button
You can change settings to get the best results from your camera.
1Press the Menu button.
2Press to highlight a setting, then press OK.
3Choose an option, then press OK.
■Press the Menu button to exit the menu.
NOTE: Some settings remain until you change them; others, until you change modes or turn off the camera.
Some modes offer limited settings.
Manner/
Museum
Quiet occasions, like a wedding or lecture. Flash and sound are disabled.
Fireworks Bright, colorful light displays. Flash does not fire. Place the camera on a flat,
steady surface or use a tripod.
High ISO People indoors, in low-light scenes. Minimizes red eye.
Children Action pictures of children in bright light.
Flower Close-ups of flowers or other small subjects in bright light. Focus is set to Auto.
Self-
Portrait
Close-ups of yourself. Assures proper focus and minimizes red eye.
Sunset Capturing the deep hues seen at sunset.
Use this
SCN mode
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Using camera Help
To better understand each menu option, use camera Help. Highlight a menu choice,
then press the button.
Understanding the picture-taking icons
Turn on/off Help
Scroll up/down
Picture size
Pictures/time remaining
Storage location
Exposure metering
White balance
Low battery
Camera mode
Exposure compensation
Zoom:
Date stamp
Self-timer
Flash
ISO speed
Wide
Digital
Telephoto

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Magnifying pictures
Deleting pictures/videos
Press the Review button.
Press W/T to magnify 2X–8X.
Press
1
2
3
Press OK to return to 1X.
4
to view other parts of the picture.
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2
4
3
Follow the screen prompts.
Press the Delete button.
View previous/next.
Press the Review button.

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Using Kodak Perfect Touch technology
Kodak Perfect Touch technology helps ensure better, brighter pictures.
1Press the Review button, then for previous/next picture.
2Press the Menu button. Press to highlight Edit Picture, then press OK.
3Press to highlight Perfect Touch tech., then press OK.
The enhancement is previewed in a split screen. Press to view other parts of the
picture.
4Press OK. Follow the screen prompts to replace the original picture or to save the
enhanced picture as a new one.
NOTE: You cannot enhance previously enhanced pictures.
■Press the Menu button to exit the menu.

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Cropping pictures
You can crop a picture so that only the desired portion of the picture remains.
1Press the Review button, then to find a
picture.
2Press the Menu button. Press to highlight
Edit Picture, then press OK.
3Press to highlight Crop, then press OK.
4Press Telephoto (T) to zoom in, or to move the crop box. Press OK.
5Follow the screen prompts.
The picture is cropped. The original is saved. (Cropped pictures cannot be cropped again.)
■Press the Menu button to exit the menu.
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Editing videos
Making a picture from a video
You can choose a single frame from a video, then make a picture suitable for printing.
1Press the Review button, then to find a video.
2Press the Menu button. Press to highlight
Edit Video, then press OK.
3Press to highlight Make Picture, then press
OK.
4Press OK to select a video frame.
5Follow the screen prompts to save the picture.
A picture is created. (The original video is saved.)
■Press the Menu button to exit the menu.
Video Picture

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Making a video action print
From a video, you can make a 4-, 9-, or 16-up picture, suitable for a 4 x 6-inch
(10 x 15 cm) print.
1Press the Review button, then to find a video.
2Press the Menu button. Press to highlight
Edit Video, then press OK.
3Press to highlight Video Action Print, then
press OK.
4Choose an option, then press OK.
Auto options: The camera includes the first and last frames, then 2, 7, or 14
equally spaced frames.
Manual options: You choose the first and last frames; the camera chooses 2, 7, or
14 equally spaced frames.
■Press the Menu button to exit the menu.
Video 4-, 9-, or
16-up picture