Kodak EasyShare V610 User manual

Kodak EasyShare V610
dual lens digital camera
User’s guide
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Rochester, New York 14650
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Kodak, EasyShare, and Perfect Touch are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company.
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Product features
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Front view
1 Shutter button 7 Flash
2 Flash button 8 DC-In (5V)
3 On/Off button 9 Lenses
4 Auto (pictures) mode button 10 Video/Self-timer lights
5 Video mode button 11 Light sensor
6 Favorites mode button 12 Strap post
13 Microphone
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Back view
1 On/Off, Mode buttons/Battery charging
lights/Bluetooth status lights
10 Battery compartment; slot for optional
SD or MMC card
2 LCD 11 Speaker
3 Wide angle/Telephoto button 12 Share button
4Grip 13Reviewbutton
5 LCD/Info button 14 Menu button
6 OK button 15 Delete button
7 Macro/Landscape mode button 16 Scene mode button
8 Tripod socket 17 Ready light
9 Dock connector, USB, A/V Out
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Table of contents 1
1 Setting up your camera .........................................................................1
Attaching the strap .......................................................................................1
Loading the KLIC-7001 battery......................................................................1
Charging the battery .....................................................................................2
Turning on the camera ..................................................................................3
Setting the language and date/time...............................................................3
Storing pictures on an SD or MMC card .........................................................4
2 Taking pictures/videos ...........................................................................5
Taking a picture ............................................................................................5
Using the framing marks to take pictures.......................................................6
Taking a video ..............................................................................................6
Using the optical zoom..................................................................................7
Using the self-timer.......................................................................................8
Using the flash..............................................................................................9
Using different modes .................................................................................10
Taking panoramic pictures...........................................................................14
Understanding the picture-taking icons........................................................15
3 Working with pictures/videos ..............................................................16
Reviewing pictures/videos ...........................................................................16
Deleting pictures/videos ..............................................................................17
Cropping pictures........................................................................................18
Using Kodak Perfect Touch technology ........................................................18
Editing videos .............................................................................................19
Running a slide show ..................................................................................20
Viewing pictures/videos in different ways.....................................................24
Selecting multiple pictures/videos ................................................................25
Copying pictures/videos...............................................................................25
Understanding the review icons...................................................................26

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4 Doing more with your camera .............................................................28
Using the menu to change settings..............................................................28
Customizing your camera ............................................................................32
Using exposure compensation to adjust picture brightness...........................35
Using the histogram to view picture brightness............................................36
Using the framing grid to compose a picture................................................36
Sharing your pictures...................................................................................36
5 Transferring and printing pictures .......................................................43
Installing the software.................................................................................43
Transferring pictures/videos.........................................................................44
Printing pictures..........................................................................................45
Dock compatibility for your camera..............................................................47
6 Using Bluetooth wireless technology features .....................................48
Setting up the Bluetooth feature of your camera ..........................................48
Making the “set as trusted” choice .............................................................49
Getting the best Bluetooth reception ...........................................................50
Sending pictures to a device........................................................................51
Receiving pictures from a device..................................................................52
Sending pictures to a printer........................................................................53
Sending pictures to a computer ...................................................................54
7 Troubleshooting ..................................................................................55
8 Getting help ........................................................................................60
9 Appendix .............................................................................................62
Camera specifications .................................................................................62
Important safety instructions .......................................................................67
Battery replacement, battery life..................................................................68
Upgrading your software and firmware........................................................69
Additional care and maintenance ................................................................69
Warranty.....................................................................................................69
Regulatory compliance ................................................................................71

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1Setting up your camera
Attaching the strap
Loading the KLIC-7001 battery
For information on replacing batteries and extending battery life, see page 68.
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Setting up your camera
Charging the battery
Charge until all 3 battery charging lights are lit (approximately 2 hours).
5-volt AC adapter
(included with your camera)
NOTE: Use this AC adapter to charge the
battery and to power the EasyShare photo
frame dock 2.
Kodak EasyShare photo frame
dock 2
May be sold separately. Visit
www.kodak.com/go/v610accessories.
Kodak EasyShare printer dock
series 3 or EasyShare camera
dock series 3
May be sold separately. Visit
www.kodak.com/go/v610accessories.
For details, see the dock user’s guide.
For dock compatibility, see page 47.
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Battery
charging
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Turning on the camera
Press the On/Off button to turn the camera on in Auto mode.
NOTE: You can also press the Auto, Video, or Favorites button to turn on the camera in
that mode.
Setting the language and date/time
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to change.
for previous/next field.
OK to accept.
At the prompt, press OK.
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1to change.
OK to accept.
Language:
Date/Time:
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Setting up your camera
Storing pictures on an SD or MMC card
Your camera has internal memory. You can purchase an SD or MMC card to
conveniently store more pictures/videos (www.kodak.com/go/v610accessories). We
recommend Kodak SD cards.
NOTE: When using the card for the first time, format it in this camera before taking pictures (see page 35).
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, card, or camera.
See page 66 for storage capacities.

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2Taking pictures/videos
Taking a picture
1Press the On/Off or the Auto mode button to turn on
the camera.
2Compose the picture.
3Press the Shutter button halfway to focus and
set exposure.
When the Ready light turns green, press the Shutter
button completely down.
NOTE: You can repeatedly press LCD/Info to turn on/off
status icons, histogram, and framing grid.
Reviewing the picture just taken
After you take a picture/video, the LCD displays a quickview for approximately 5
seconds. If you press no buttons, the picture/video is saved.
To review pictures/videos anytime, see page 16.
Ready
light
Delete
to play a video
adjust volume
Tag a picture/video for email or
as a favorite; tag a picture to print.
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Taking pictures/videos
Using the framing marks to take pictures
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 and set Center Zone, the framing marks are fixed at Center Wide.
Taking a video
1Press the Video mode button.
The camera enters Video mode.
2Press the Shutter button completely down,
then release it. To stop recording, press and release
the Shutter button again.
To review and edit videos, see page 16.
Framing marks

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Using the optical zoom
When taking pictures/videos, use optical zoom to get up to 10X closer to your subject.
Optical zoom is effective when the lens is no closer than 24 in. (60 cm) to the subject
or 2 in. (5 cm) in Macro mode.
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. The Lens
Transition icon indicates when the camera transitions
from one lens to another.
3Take the picture/video.
Using digital zoom
Use digital zoom in any Still mode to get up to 4X magnification beyond optical zoom.
1Press Telephoto (T) to the optical zoom limit (10X). Release the button, then
press it again.
2Take the picture.
NOTE: You cannot use digital zoom for video recording. 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.
Digital zoom range
Optical zoom range
LCD zoom indicator
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Taking pictures/videos
Using the self-timer
Use the self-timer when you want to be included in a picture, or to ensure a steady
Shutter button press.
1Place camera on a tripod or flat surface.
2In any Still mode, press the Menu button.
3Press to highlight Self-timer, then press the
OK button. Choose:
2 seconds—A picture is taken after a 2-second
delay (for a steady, auto-shutter release on a
tripod).
10 seconds—A picture is taken after a 10-second
delay (so you have time to get into the scene).
Off
2 shot —The first picture is taken after a
10-second delay. A second picture is taken 8
seconds later.
Then press the OK button.
4Compose the scene.
5Press the Shutter button halfway, then
completely down.
The camera takes the picture/pictures after the delay.
Use the same procedure to take a video, but:
■Press the Video mode button .
■Press the Shutter button completely down.
NOTE: The video stops when no storage space remains. Only the 2- and 10-second options are available in
video mode.
Menu

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Using the flash
For flash settings in each mode, see page 65.
Flash modes Flash fires
Auto 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 light is behind the
subject). In low light, hold the camera steady or use a tripod.
Red Eye In Red Eye flash, you can reduce red eye by using a preflash or by using
automatic red eye reduction. To make the camera:
■Preflash, turn the Red Eye Preflash on. (The first flash shrinks the
eye pupil to reduce the chance of red eye.)
■Flash once and automatically remove red eye, turn the Red Eye
Preflash off.
(To turn the Red Eye Preflash on/off, see page 34.)
NOTE: When automatic red eye reduction is on, the camera cannot take more
than 2 pictures in quick succession. Take more pictures when the Ready
light turns green.
Off Never
Press the flash button repeatedly to
scroll through flash modes.
The current flash mode is shown
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Taking pictures/videos
Using different modes
Choose the mode that best suits your subjects and surroundings.
Use this mode For
Auto General picture-taking—offers an excellent balance of image quality
and ease of use.
Video Capturing video with sound. (See page 6.)
Favorites Viewing favorite pictures. (See page 39.)
Scene Point-and-shoot simplicity when taking pictures under special
conditions. (See page 11.)
Use this mode For
Landscape Far-away scenes. The camera uses infinity auto-focus. Auto-focus
framing marks are not available in Landscape.
Macro Close range. Use available light instead of flash, if possible. Camera
automatically sets focus distance depending on the zoom position.
Press a button to
choose a mode.
Press until the Macro or Landscape
icon appears in the LCD status area.
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Using Scene modes
Choose a Scene mode—for great pictures in practically any situation!
1Press the Scene mode button.
2Press to view scene mode descriptions. (If the mode description turns
off, press the OK or Scene button.)
3Press the OK button to choose a Scene mode.
NOTE: To exit a Scene mode, press the Auto mode button.
Scene mode For Camera pre-settings
Portrait Full-frame portraits of
people.
Subject is sharp and the background is indistinct.
Position your subject at least 6 ft (2 m) away and
fill the frame with a head and shoulder pose. Use
Telephoto to exaggerate background blur.
Panorama
Left-Right
See page 14. Multi-Zone Focus, Flash off
Panorama
Right-Left
See page 14. Multi-Zone Focus, Flash off
Sport Subjects that are in motion. Fast shutter speed, Multi-Pattern Exposure
Metering
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.
Night
Portrait
Reduces red eye of people in
night scenes or low-light
conditions. Place the camera
on a flat, steady surface or
use a tripod.
Multi-Pattern Exposure Metering, Multi-Zone
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Taking pictures/videos
Night
Landscape
Distant scenery at night.
Flash does not fire. Place the
camera on a flat, steady
surface or use a tripod.
Infinity Focus, Center-Weight Metering, Daylight
White Balance, Flash Off, maximum 2-second
exposure
Snow Bright snow scenes. Center-Weight Metering, Multi-Zone Focus, +1
Exposure Compensation
Beach Bright beach scenes. Center-Weight Metering, Daylight White
Balance, +1 Exposure Compensation
Text Documents. Place the
camera on a flat, steady
surface or use a tripod.
Macro Focus, Center-Weight Metering,
Multi-Zone Focus, +1 Exposure Compensation
Fireworks Flash does not fire. Place the
camera on a flat, steady
surface or use a tripod.
2-second exposure, Infinity Focus,
Center-Weight Metering, Daylight White
Balance
Flower Close-ups of flowers or other
small subjects in bright light.
Macro Focus, Daylight White Balance,
Center-Zone Focus, Center-Weight Metering
Manner/
Museum
Quiet occasions, like a
wedding or lecture. Flash
and sound are disabled.
Place the camera on a flat,
steady surface or use a
tripod.
No sounds, no flash, Multi-Pattern Exposure
Metering, Multi-Zone Focus
Self-
Portrait
Close-ups of yourself.
Assures proper focus and
minimizes red eye.
Macro Focus, Multi-Pattern Exposure Metering,
Multi-Zone Focus, Red Eye Flash
Party People indoors. Minimizes
red eye.
Multi-Pattern Exposure Metering, Multi-Zone
Focus, Red Eye Flash
Children Action pictures of children in
bright light.
Multi-Pattern Exposure Metering, Multi-Zone
Focus
Scene mode For Camera pre-settings

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Backlight Subjects that are in shadow
or “backlit” (when light is
behind the subject).
Multi-Pattern Exposure Metering, Multi-Zone
Focus, Fill-Flash
Panning
Shot
Shooting a fast-moving
subject. The background
gives the sense of
movement, while the subject
appears still.
Shutter speed > 1/180 sec., Multi-Zone Focus,
Multi-Pattern Exposure Metering
Candle
Light
Subjects illuminated by
candle light.
Multi-Pattern Exposure Metering, Multi-Zone
Focus, Daylight White Balance
Sunset Subjects at dusk. Multi-Pattern Exposure Metering, Multi-Zone
Focus, Daylight White Balance
Custom Choosing your own settings. Settings are saved, even after the camera is
turned off. (To reset, see page 31.)
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Taking pictures/videos
Taking panoramic pictures
Use panorama to “stitch” up to 3 pictures into a panoramic scene.
NOTE: For best results, use a tripod. Only the panoramic picture is saved; individual pictures are not.
(Picture size is set to 3.1 MP for each picture. Exposure and white balance are set with the first
picture. The flash is set to Off.)
1Press the Scene mode button.
2Press to highlight Panorama Left-Right or Panorama Right-Left (depending
on the direction you want to pan), then press the OK button.
3Take the first picture.
After a quickview, the LCD displays the liveview and an “overlay” from the first picture.
4Compose the second picture. Make the overlay from the first picture cover the
same portion in the new picture. (You may press the Delete button to re-take a
picture.)
5If you are taking only 2 pictures, press the OK button to stitch them together.
After you take 3 pictures, the pictures are automatically stitched together.
NOTE: For printing options, visit the Kodak EasyShare Gallery www.kodakgallery.com .
Take 2 or 3
pictures.
Get 1
panoramic picture.
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