Kodak C913 - EASYSHARE Digital Camera User manual

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Installing the software
Loading the batteries
After installing the software, return to this
User guide.
Before connecting any cables, install the software that was
included with your camera. Follow the on-screen instructions.
• odak oxy-alkaline digital camera
batteries AA
• odak Ni-MH rechargeable digital
camera batteries AA
• odak Ni-MH rechargeable digital
camera battery AA2HR
• 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 O .
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 marks 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 marks

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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 EasyS are printer
dock or camera dock
(May be sold separately.)
For dock compatibility, visit
www.kodak.com/go/dockcompatibility.
To purchase accessories, visit
www.kodak.com/go/c913accessories or
www.kodak.com/go/cd913accessories
To use an EasyShare dock, see its
Getting Started Guide.
Turn on
camera

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eep 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 button.)
Visit www.kodak.com/go/c913support,
www.kodak.com/go/cd913support for:
• the extended user’s guide
• interactive troubleshooting and repairs
• interactive tutorials
• FAQs
• downloads
• accessories
• printing information
• product registration

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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
2Review button 9 O button
3 Menu button 10 Share button
4 LCD/Info button 11 Battery compartment
5 Delete button 12 Slot for optional SD card
6 Zoom button (Telephoto/Wide) 13 Dock connector
7 Strap post 14 Tripod socket
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Storing pictures on an SD card
Your camera has internal memory. You can purchase an SD card to store more pictures
and videos (www.kodak.com/go/c913accessories,
www.kodak.com/go/cd913accessories). We recommend odak SD cards.
CAUTION:
A card can only be inserted one way; forcing it may cause damage.
If you insert or remove a card w ile t e camera is accessing it, t e
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 t e 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
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Digital
zoom
range
Optical
zoom
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Using t e flas button
Use the flash when you take pictures at night, indoors, or outdoors in heavy shadows.
Flas modes Flas fires
Auto
Flas
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 t is mode For
Scene Point-and-shoot simplicity when taking pictures under special
conditions. (See page 12.)
Blur Reduction Minimizing the effects of camera shake and subject movement.
Auto General picture taking—offers an excellent balance of image
quality and ease of use.
Landscape Far-away scenes. The camera uses infinity auto-focus. Auto-focus
framing marks are not available in Landscape.
Close-up Close range. Use available light instead of flash if possible. The
camera automatically sets the focus distance depending on the
zoom position.
Video Capturing video with sound. (See page 3.)
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 K.
3Press O to choose a Scene mode.
Use t is
SCN mode
For
Portrait Full-frame portraits of people.
Nig t
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.
Nig t
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.
Beac Bright beach scenes.
Text/
Document
Documents. Focus is set to Auto.
Backlig t Subjects that are in shadow or “backlit” (when light is behind the subject).
Manner/
Museum
Quiet occasions, like a wedding or lecture. Flash and sound are disabled.

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Using t e 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 O .
3Choose an option, then press O .
■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.
Fireworks Bright, colorful light displays. Flash does not fire. Place the camera on a flat,
steady surface or use a tripod.
Hig ISO People indoors, in low-light scenes. Minimizes red eye.
C ildren 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 t is
SCN mode
For

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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 t e 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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Viewing t umbnails (multi-up)
1Press the Review button.
2Press to change from single-picture view to
multi-up thumbnails.
3Press O to return to single-picture view.
NOTE: To select multiple pictures/videos, see page 15.
Selecting multiple pictures/videos
Use the multi-select feature when you have two or more pictures/videos to print,
transfer, delete, etc. Multi-select is used most effectively in Multi-Up mode, page 15.
1Press the Review button, then to find a
picture/video.
2Press the O button to select pictures/videos.
A check mark appears on the picture. You can now print,
transfer, delete, etc. the selected pictures. You can press
K a second time to remove a check mark.
Selected
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Deleting pictures/videos
1Press the Review button.
2Press for previous/next picture/video.
3Press the Delete button.
4Follow the screen prompts.
Protecting pictures/videos from deletion
1Press the Review button.
2Press for previous/next picture/video.
3Press the Menu button.
4Press to highlight Protect, then press O .
The picture/video is protected and cannot be deleted. The Protect icon appears
with the protected picture/video.
■Press the Menu button to exit the menu.
CAUTION:
Formatting internal memory or an SD or SDHC card deletes all (including
protected) pictures/videos. (Formatting internal memory also deletes email
addresses, tag names, and favorites.)

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Using t e menu button in review
1Press the Review button, then the Menu button.
2Press to highlight a tab:
■Review to view pictures/videos
■Edit Picture to edit pictures/videos
■Setup for other camera settings
3Press to highlight a setting, then press the O button.
4Highlight an option, then press the O button.
Using Kodak Perfect Touc tec nology
odak 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 O .
3Press to highlight Perfect Touch tech., then press O .
The enhancement is previewed in a split screen. Press to view other parts of the
picture.
4Press O . Follow the screen prompts to replace the original picture or to save the
enhanced picture as a new one.
■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 O .
3Press to highlight Crop, then press O .
4Press Telephoto (T) to zoom in, or to move the crop box. Press O .
5Follow the screen prompts.
The picture is cropped and saved. The original is saved.
■Press the Menu button to exit the menu.
Rotating pictures
You can change a picture to display in portrait or landscape orientation.
1Press the Review button, then for previous/next picture.
2Press the Menu button. Press to highlight Edit Picture, then press O .
3Press to highlight Rotate Picture, then press O .
4Press to highlight an option:
Rotate Rig t—rotates the picture 90 degrees clockwise .
Picture Cropped picture

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Rotate Left—rotates the picture 90 degrees counterclockwise .
5Press O . Follow the screen prompts to replace the original picture or to save the
rotated picture as a new one.
■Press the Menu button to exit the menu.
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 O .
3Press to highlight Make Picture, then press
O .
4Press O 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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Searc ing pictures by date, Favorites, or ot er tag
If you have many pictures on your camera or card, you can sort them so that only some
are visible at a time. You can sort by the date a picture was taken or—if you’ve tagged
pictures with a Favorites tag or a tag that you created—you can sort by tag.
1Press the Review button, then the Menu button.
2Press to highlight Search, then press the O button.
3Press to highlight Date, Favorite, or Tag, then to select a folder.
4Press to select a folder.
5To see the results of your search, highlight Exit then press the O button. Press Save,
then press the O button.
Pictures are displayed in multi-up view. Press to view them. Press the
Telephoto (T) button to view the picture full-screen. Press the Wide Angle (W) button to
return to multi-up view.
■Press the Menu button to exit the menu.