Kodak Easyshare LS420 User manual

KODAK EASYSHARE
LS420 Digital Camera
User’s Guide
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Rochester, New York 14650
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i
Product Overview
Front View
1 Shutter button
4 Viewfinder lens
6 Lens with built-in cover
3 On/Off switch
8 79
4
6
1 2
2 Flash/Print button
7 Light sensor
8 Self Timer light
9 Flash unit
3
5
5 Microphone

ii
Product Overview
Back View
1
12
11
4
98
6
5
3
1 Viewfinder
10 Mode dial4 Flash/Print button
9 Joystick/Select button
11 Audio/Video out
2 Ready light
3 On/Off switch, Power light
2
5 Shutter button
8 Menu button
7 LCD
12 Strap post6 Card/Battery door
7
10

iii
Product Overview
Mode Dial and Joystick/Select Button
. Move
. Press to Select
Mode dial Joystick/Select button

iv
Chapter
Bottom View
1 2
1 Dock connector
2 Tripod socket

v
Table of Contents
1 Getting Started ...................................................................1
What Can I Do With My Camera?............................................1
What Can I Do With My Digital Pictures and Videos? ......1
Package Contents......................................................................2
Loading the Camera Battery ................................................ 3
Mode Dial Settings................................................................... 3
Turning the Camera On and Off............................................ 4
Setting the Clock ...................................................................... 5
Checking the Battery Level ....................................................6
Battery-Saving Features.......................................................6
Checking Camera Status.........................................................7
Inserting an MMC/SD Card....................................................8
Choosing Internal Memory or MMC/SD Card.................... 9
2 Taking Pictures .................................................................. 11
Taking a Picture......................................................................... 11
Reviewing/Deleting the Picture Just Taken......................12
Using the Digital Zoom...........................................................13
Using the Flash.........................................................................14
Setting Picture Quality..........................................................15
Putting Yourself in the Picture............................................16
Placing the Date on Pictures ............................................... 17

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3 Taking Videos .................................................................... 19
Taking a Video............................................................................19
Reviewing/Deleting the Video Just Taken ........................20
Putting Yourself in the Video ............................................... 21
Setting Video Quality ............................................................ 22
Displaying the Date/Time on Videos..................................23
Setting Video Length............................................................. 24
4 Reviewing Pictures and Videos ................................... 25
Navigating Through Pictures and Videos.........................25
Deleting Pictures and Videos ..............................................26
Magnifying Pictures ...............................................................26
Protecting Pictures and Videos From Deletion............. 27
Selecting Pictures for Printing...........................................28
Running a Slide Show.............................................................29
Copying Pictures and Videos ................................................ 31
5 Customizing Your Camera Settings .........................33
Adjusting LCD Brightness ...................................................33
Setting Video Out...................................................................34
Selecting a Language ............................................................35
Viewing Camera Information ................................................35
Formatting Memory or MMC/SD Card............................ 36

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6 Installing the Software ................................................ 37
Computer System Requirements .......................................37
Software Included With Your Camera ..............................39
MACINTOSH OS X Notice.....................................................40
Install the Software ..............................................................40
7 Using the EASYSHARE LS420 Camera Dock ........ 41
Connecting the Dock................................................................41
Charging the Battery ............................................................ 42
Transferring Pictures and Videos...................................... 43
Working With Your Pictures................................................. 44
KODAK Camera Connection Software Help.................... 44
Printing Your Pictures .......................................................... 45
8 Troubleshooting Problems ............................................47
Troubleshooting—Camera....................................................47
Troubleshooting—Camera Dock .........................................57
9 Getting Help ....................................................................59
Software Help.......................................................................... 59
Kodak Online Services ...........................................................59
Kodak Fax Support ................................................................59
Telephone Customer Support .............................................60

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10 Appendix ..........................................................................63
Camera Specifications......................................................... 63
Camera Dock Specifications ...............................................65
Original Factory Settings—Camera................................66
File Storage Capacities ....................................................... 66
Tips, Safety, Maintenance ...................................................67
Using the Battery.................................................................. 68
Locating Pictures on an MMC/SD Card.......................... 69
Picture File Naming Conventions........................................70
Regulatory Information...........................................................71

1
1Getting Started
Congratulations on your purchase of the KODAK EASYSHARE LS420 Digital
Camera—the camera that lets you take pictures with 2.1 megapixel resolution
and capture videos with sound.
What Can I Do With My Camera?
Capture Still Pictures —Enjoy point-and-shoot operation with flash,
self-timer, and zoom features.
Capture Videos with Sound —Capture videos as QUICKTIME movies.
Review —Display, protect, and delete pictures and videos. Magnify
pictures, and select pictures for printing.
Set Up —Customize your camera functions.
What Can I Do With My Digital Pictures
and Videos?
Install the software on the KODAK Software CD, then:
Transfer—transfer your pictures and videos to your computer.
Share—e-mail your pictures and videos to friends and family.
Print—print pictures on your home printer or take your optional MMC/SD
(MULTIMEDIA/Secure Digital) card to your local photo retailer for
professional printing.
Have fun!—add special effects to your pictures, make a custom slide show,
fix red-eye, crop, rotate, and much more.

2
Chapter 1
Package Contents
1Camera Dock with AC adapter
2Lithium-Ion battery
3Camera with strap
4Video cable
5USB cable
6Camera case, User’s Guide, Quick Start
Guide, and Software CD (not shown. In
some countries, the User’s Guide is
provided on a CD instead of in printed
form.)
12
3
4
5

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Chapter 1
Loading the Camera Battery
1Open the camera battery door.
2Orient the battery as shown on the inside of
the battery door. Insert the battery at an
angle so that the battery lock moves out of
the battery path.
3Push the battery all the way in so that the
battery lock holds the battery in place.
4Close the battery door.
NOTE: The battery must be charged before
using. (See page 42.)
Mode Dial Settings
Still —take pictures and change
picture-taking options
Video —take videos and change
video-taking options
Review —view and work with your
pictures and videos on the LCD
Setup —customize camera functions
Battery
lock
Mode
dial

4
Chapter 1
Turning the Camera On and Off
Slide the On/Off switch to the On position.
The Power light blinks 3 times. The ready
light blinks green while the camera
performs a self-check. When the ready
light glows steady green (and the Mode
dial is set to Still or Video ), the
camera is ready to take pictures or
videos.
In Still and Video modes, a live view and a
status bar appear on the LCD.
To turn live view on or off, press the Select
button.
To turn off the camera, slide the On/Off
switch to the Off position.
The camera completes operations that are
in process.
Ready
light
On/Off
switch,
Power
light
. Move
. Press to Select
Joystick/Select button:

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Chapter 1
Built-in Lens Cover
The lens has a built-in cover that protects it from dust and scratches. The cover
opens when the camera is turned on and closes when the camera is turned off.
Setting the Clock
The Date & Time Set screen is displayed the first time you turn on the camera.
To set date and time after that:
1Turn the camera on and turn the Mode dial
to Setup .
2Move the joystick to highlight Date/
Time Set , then press the Select button.
The date format is YYYY/MM/DD. The time
is displayed in a 24-hour format.
3Move the joystick to adjust the date
and time settings. Move the joystick to
move through the fields.
4Press the Select button to accept the
changes.
5Press the Menu button to turn off the menu.
The setting remains until you change it.
Mode Joystick/
Select buttondial

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Chapter 1
Checking the Battery Level
Before using the camera, turn it on and check the status bar.
No battery symbol—battery is charged.
Low —recharge battery soon.
Exhausted (blinking) —Recharge the battery; it is too weak to
power the camera. The ready light blinks red for five seconds, then the camera
turns off.
Extended use of these features can shorten battery life:
mUsing the LCD as the viewfinder (see page 11 and page 19)
mReviewing pictures and videos on the LCD (see page 25)
mUsing the flash
Battery-Saving Features
The LCD or camera turn off when the camera has been inactive.
Mode If no activity, LCD
turns off after:
If no activity, camera
turns off after:
Still, Video - LCD On 1 minute 8 minutes
Still, Video - LCD Off 8 minutes
Still, Video - Menu On 1 minute 8 minutes
Still, Video - QuickView on 5 seconds 8 minutes
Review - Normal 1 minute 8 minutes
Review - Slide show 1 minute after slide
show ends
8 minutes
Setup - Normal 1 minute 8 minutes

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Chapter 1
Checking Camera Status
To check which camera settings are active, turn the Mode dial to Still or
Video , then turn on the camera.
Status Bar Icons
Screen Icons
Self Timer Flash
mode
Quality Pictures
remaining
Storage location
Magnification Date stamp Low battery Exhausted battery
(blinking)
Good
Best Internal memory
Memor
y
Card

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Chapter 1
Inserting an MMC/SD Card
Optional MMC/SD cards provide removable, reusable storage for pictures and
videos.
CAUTION:
The card can only be inserted one way; forcing it may
damage the camera or card.
Do not insert or remove a card when the green ready light
is blinking; doing so may damage your pictures, card, or
camera.
To insert an MMC/SD card:
1Turn off the camera.
2Open the card door.
3Orient the card as shown.
4Push the card into the slot to seat the
connector. (To remove the card, push it in,
then release it. When the card is partially
ejected, pull it out.)
5Close the door.
See page 66 for storage capacities. Purchase KODAK MULTIMEDIACARDS and
KODAK SD Cards on our Web site at http://www.kodak.com/go/accessories.
Notched corner of card

9
Chapter 1
Choosing Internal Memory or MMC/SD
Card
The camera offers two options for storing pictures and videos:
Internal Memory—store pictures and videos in the 8 MB internal memory.
MMC/SD Card—store as many pictures as you like, depending on the size of
the card. Purchase cards on our Web site at
http://www.kodak.com/go/accessories. For storage capacities, see page 66.
You can capture pictures and videos on a card, then copy your favorites into
internal memory (see page 31).
Changing Your Storage Location Setting
Use the Image Storage menu, available in all positions on the Mode dial, to
change the setting.
1Turn on the camera.
2Press the Menu button.
3Move the joystick to highlight Image Storage .
4Press the Select button.
5Highlight an option, then press the Select
button:
Auto (default)—the camera uses the card
if one is installed in the camera. If no card is
installed, the camera uses internal memory.
Internal Memory—the camera always
uses internal memory, even if a card is
installed.
6Highlight Continue, then press the Select button again.
The camera changes storage locations. The setting remains until you
change it and applies to all camera functions.
7Press the Menu button to turn off the menu.
Menu button

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Chapter 1
Checking Your Storage Setting
In Still and Video modes, the storage location icon that is displayed in the
status bar indicates the camera’s storage location.
1Turn the Mode dial to Still or
Video .
2Move the joystick and check the storage
location icon in the status bar.
—Memory Card
—Internal Memory
Checking Your Picture’s Location
In Review mode, the storage location icon that is displayed with a picture
indicates the location of the picture or video, not the camera setting.
Turn the Mode dial to Review .
The storage location icon indicates the
specific location of the picture or video.
—Picture is stored on a card
—Picture is stored in internal memory
Storage location
setting
Picture or video
location