Kodak C913 - EASYSHARE Digital Camera User manual

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Front view
Download the Extended user guide www.kodak.com/go/manuals
Jack for external
microphone, headphones
Video Recording LED
Lens
IR
receiver,
for
optional
remote
control
Microphone
Focus switch (Close-up/Normal)
A/V Out
HDMI Out
Micro USB, for battery
charging only
USB arm, for video and
picture transfer
USB Release
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Accessing the USB arm
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Slide the
USB lock.
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3
1
Pull down the USB arm.
Open the door.
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Back view, touchscreen gestures
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Record/OK button
Speaker
Tripod socket
Battery compartment,
SD/SDHC Card slot
Strap post
Power button
Battery charging light
Tap (or tap
and hold) Drag
Swipe
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Understanding the status icons
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Zoom
control
Recording
Liveview
Review
Batterylevel(or
DC-Inconnected)
Scrubberbar
Currentvideolength
Previous
Share
Delete
Edit
Single/Multi-up/
TimelineView
Volume
Next
Zoom
control
(Wide,
Telephoto)
Battery
level
Current
mode
Face
detection
brackets
Effects
Review
CaptureMode
SettingsRecording
Current
video
length
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Charging the battery
See other charging solutions see page 6
(approx. 2 hours)
Charging light:
• Blinking = charging
• Off = charged
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Turn off the camera, then connect it.
KODAK Camera USB Cable, Micro B / 5-Pin
Do not plug this cable into a computer.
Your adapter
may differ.
Notched
corner
Insert the
Li-Ion battery.
Charge
whenever
necessary.
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Charge using an external charger
A charger may be an optional accessory and differ from the one
pictured.
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Inserting an SD or SDHC Card
Your camera has limited internal memory—perfect for a few
practice videos/pictures. We strongly suggest that you purchase
an SD or SDHC Card. (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 cause damage.
1Turn off the camera.
2Insert the card until
it clicks.
To remove the card,
press and release it,
then pull it out.
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Turning on the camera
Setting the date/time
The first time you turn on the camera, you’re prompted to
choose your language and set the date/time. (To change your
language or date/time in the future, see page 14.)
To set the language:
1Drag up/down to view your
language. (For more
information on using
touchscreen gestures, see
page 3.)
2Tap your language.
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To set the date:
1Tap to scroll through
month, date, year. (Tap/hold
to scroll quickly.)
2Tap MDY to change the date
format.
3The time screen is below the
date screen. Drag up to view
and set the time. (For more
information on using
touchscreen gestures, see
page 3.)
To set the time:
1Tap to scroll through
hour and minute. (Tap/hold
to scroll quickly.)
2Tap AM to choose AM or PM.
3Tap X to accept.
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Recording videos, taking pictures
■Press the Record/OK button.
Press it again to stop
recording.
To zoom, tap (or tap and
hold) the zoom control +
(Telephoto) or - (Wide).
Enhancing your experience
■Choose a video resolution (or
take pictures; see page 13).
■Take close-up videos/pictures.
Slide the Focus switch (see
page 1) to Close-up .
■Tap the Effects icon to
choose an effect.
■Apply an LCD Glare Shield
filter (see page 15).
NOTE: To apply a filter, the feature must
be turned on in the Settings
menu (see page 14).
■Adjust LCD brightness (see page 14).
■Plug in headphones or an external microphone, then tap
Headphone or Microphone.
Record/OK
Settings
Effects
Zoom control
(Wide/Telephoto)
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Reviewing videos/pictures
1Tap the Review icon . (You
can rotate the camera right
or left, according to your
preference.)
2For previous/next
video/picture, swipe or tap
the left/right side of the LCD.
3To play a video, tap the Play
icon.
4To delete a video/picture, tap
, then follow the prompts.
Enhancing your experience
■Use the sharing features (see page 18).
■Use the editing features (see page 17).
■View videos/pictures as thumbnails and select them for
sharing. (See the Extended user guide
www.kodak.com/go/manuals.)
■Plug in headphones, then tap Headphone.
■Access the Volume controls; tap the volume icon .
NOTE: To switch to recording mode, press the Record/OK button.
PlayVolume
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Downloading software
When you connect the camera to the computer, you can
download ARCSOFT MEDIAIMPRESSION for KODAK Software
(for WINDOWS OS-based computers), the KODAK Camera
Setup App (for WINDOWS and MAC OS), or both.
NOTE: If running MAC OS, you can also use the APPLE iLIFE suite of products.
1Make sure the computer is
connected to the Internet.
2Use the USB arm to connect
the camera. (It turns on
automatically.)
3Follow the prompts to install
your choice of software.
You can now transfer and
share videos/pictures on
your computer.
NOTE: You can also use a card reader to
transfer videos/pictures.
NOTE: If a USB extension cable
was included, you can use
it to connect the camera
USB arm to the computer.
or
For help using ARCSOFT Software www.arcsoft.com/support
For help installing software and
transferring videos/pictures
www.kodak.com/go/support
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1Doing more with your camera
Changing camera settings
Tap the Settings icon , then tap a setting.
NOTE: To switch to recording mode, press the Record/OK button.
Setting Description
Video
Resolution
HD 1080p—Best for viewing on an HDTV.
HD 720p/60 fps—Best for sports and action.
HD 720p—Best for viewing on a computer.
WVGA—Best for conserving memory card space
and for sharing on YouTube Service, FACEBOOK
Social Network, and for email.
5 MP Still—For 5 MP pictures.
NOTE: Higher video resolutions render higher quality but
larger file sizes.
Share Choose what is displayed when the Share button is
tapped in Review. Show or hide:
■Individual social networking sites
■E-mail addresses (all or none)
Microphone
Gain
Choose the sensitivity of the internal or external
microphone (if one is connected).
Sounds and
LED
Turn camera sounds and video recording light on/off.
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Safe Mode Protect your videos, pictures, and settings. When
Safe mode is on:
■You can take and review videos/pictures, but
cannot edit, share, or delete them.
■You can turn on the camera, but you cannot
change the settings.
LCD
Brightness
Set LCD brightness. Auto sets the LCD brightness for
you based on current light conditions. (Does not
control the brightness of actual videos or pictures.)
LCD Glare
Shield
Feature
Make the LCD easier to see in different situations.
(See page 15.)
Digital Image
Stabilization
Turn on to reduce video blur. (Turn off when using a
tripod.)
Face
Detection
Brackets
Show/hide face detect brackets.
Video Output NTSC—Used in North America and Japan; most
common format.
PAL—Used in Europe and China.
Date and
Time
Set the date and time. (See page 8.)
Language Choose your language.
Setting Description
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Applying an LCD Glare Shield filter
Make the LCD easier to see in different conditions, such as the
glare of bright sunlight. (Filters do not control the brightness or
contrast of actual videos or pictures.)
IMPORTANT:
To apply an LCD Glare Shield filter, the feature must
be turned on in the Settings menu (see page 14).
1Tap the Settings icon ,
then tap LCD Glare Shield.
2Tap Filters On.
3Tap to view each LCD Glare Shield filter:
■Normal
■High Contrast
■Black and White
After the description fades, the Glare Shield remains.
Format SD
Card
Delete everything on the card and format the card.
About View firmware and software version.
Reset
Settings
Reset all settings to factory defaults.
Setting Description
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Viewing on a TV
■We recommend that you plug the camera into a power
outlet (see page 6).
■Ensure that the TV menu settings are correct for an HDMI or
AV connection.
■For stereo playback, use the HDMI cable and stereo
speakers on your TV or receiver.
HDMI Cable AV Cable
Usethe
LCD
playback
controls.
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Editing videos
1Tap the Review icon .
2Tap the Edit icon .
The Editing menu appears.
3Tap a choice:
Trim Video—See page 17.
Single Frame Extraction—See page 18.
NOTE: To switch to recording mode, press the Record/OK button.
Trimming a video
You can remove an unwanted section from a video, saving only
the desired portion.
1Tap the Review icon .
2Tap the Edit icon then
Trim Video.
3Drag the In marker to the
desired video start. Drag the
Out marker to the desired
video end. Tap the Play icon
to preview the video.
4Tap Save, then follow the prompts to Save (to replace the
current video) or Save As (to save it as a new video).
In(Start)Out(End)
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Extracting a single video frame
You can create a picture from a single video frame.
1Tap the Review icon .
2Tap the Edit icon then
Extract Single Frame.
3Drag the Extract icon (or tap
the left/right side of the LCD)
until the desired frame is
shown.
4Tap Save.
The frame is saved as a new picture.
Sharing via social networking sites
It’s never been easier to share videos and pictures on your
favorite social networking sites.
IMPORTANT:
To use the camera social networking features, you
need to download KODAK Software (see page 12).
1Tap the Review icon .
2Tap or swipe the left/right side of the LCD to find a
video/picture.
3Tap the icon.
4Drag or swipe to see available social networking sites. Tap
one or more sites.
A check mark appears for each chosen site.
Extract
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5When finished, tap Done.
When you transfer the video/picture to your computer (see
page 12), it is sent to the networking site(s) that you chose.
Marking videos/pictures for emailing
It’s simple to mark videos/pictures so that they’re ready to
email. First, create a new email address. (See Add a new email
address.)
1Tap the Review icon .
2Tap or swipe the left/right side of the LCD to find a
video/picture.
3Tap the icon.
4Tap the desired email address. (Drag or swipe to find an
email address.) To mark other videos/pictures with the same
address(es), scroll through them.
5When finished, tap X.
When you transfer the video/picture to your computer (see
page 12), it is sent to the email address that you chose.
Add a new email address
1Tap the icon.
2Tap Sharing Settings.
3Tap Manage Email.
4Tap New Email. Tap each letter. When finished, tap Save.
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2Getting help
Problem Solution
Camera will
not turn on.
■Ensure that the battery is correctly inserted and
charged.
■Ensure the camera is clean and dry. (If it’s wet
inside, let it dry for 24 hours.)
LCD is not
clear.
■Choose an LCD Glare Shield (see page 15).
Can’t transfer
video/pictures
to the
computer.
■Do not use the USB cable. Use the USB arm (see
page 12).
Videos are
choppy or
jumpy on a
computer.
■Use ARCSOFT MEDIAIMPRESSION for KODAK
Software for video playback (see page 12).
■Ensure that the computer system requirements
are met. Go to www.arcsoft.com/support.
Long videos
are split into
separate
videos.
■When taking long videos, the camera begins a
new video (at approximately 3.8 GB) and
continues recording. If desired, use video editing
software on your computer to join videos.
Videos are in
low resolution
and/or are not
saved.
■If no card is inserted and the camera is powered
by the AC adapter, then videos are taken in low
resolution and are not saved. (The camera is in
Demo mode.) Insert a card or unplug the AC
adapter.
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