Kodak PIXPRO X42 User manual

User Manual
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Declaration of Conformity
Responsible Party: JK Imaging Ltd.
Address:1411 W. 190th Street, Suite 550, Gardena,
CA 90248, U.S.A.
JK Imaging Europe, 71 Clarendon road,
Watford, WD17 1DS, UK
Company Website: www.kodakpixpro.com
For Customers in the U.S.A.
Tested to Comply with FCC Standards
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)
This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
For Customers in Europe
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with the European requirements for safety,
health, environment and customer protection.
"CE" marked cameras are intended for sales in
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electrical waste and electronic equipment in
the European countries. Please do not throw
the equipment into domestic refuse. Please
use the return and collection systems available
in your country for proper, safe disposal of this
product.
BEFORE YOU START

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About this Manual
Thank you for purchasing this KODAK PIXPRO digital
camera. Please read this manual carefully and keep it
in a safe place for future reference.
JK Imaging Ltd reserves all rights of this document.
No part of this published manual may be repro-
duced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval
system or translated into any language or computer
language, in any form, by any means, without the
prior written permission of JK Imaging Ltd.
All trademarks mentioned in this manual are used
for identication purposes only and are properties
of their respective owners.
This manual provides you with instructions on how
to use your new KODAK PIXPRO digital camera.
Every effort has been made to ensure that the
contents of this manual are accurate, however JK
Imaging Ltd reserves the right to make changes
without notice.
Throughout this manual, the following symbols are
used to help you locate information quickly and
easily:
Indicates useful information.
Indicates precautions are to be taken while
operating the camera.

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SAFETY NOTES
Safety notes for this camera
Do not drop the camera or allow it to hit solid
objects.
Do not attempt to disassemble the camera.
To prevent the camera from being damaged by
moisture, do not use or store the camera in very
humid environments, such as in rain or near bodies
of water.
Do not use or store the camera in dusty places or
on a beach to prevent dust or sand from entering
the camera, causing possible damage to it.
Do not use or store the camera in a hot
environment or under direct sunlight.
Do not use or store the camera near a powerful
magnetic eld, for example near a magnet or
transformer.
Avoid touching the lens of the camera.
Do not expose the camera to direct sunlight for a
long period time.
Turn the camera off, remove the battery and the
memory card, and dry it within 24 hours if water
accidentally comes in contact with the camera.
When you take the camera from a cold place to
a warmer environment, condensation may occur.
Please wait for a reasonable period of time before
you turn it on.
When you use the camera, remove the battery if it
overheats. Wait until the unit cools down.
Download your photos and remove the memory
card when you are going to store the camera for a
long period of time.
Store the camera in a dry environment and place
it on a at surface when you are going to store the
camera for a long period of time.
Before you remove the battery and memory card,
the camera should be turned off.
When you clean the body of the camera, do not
use abrasive, alcohol-based or organic cleaner.
Use the professional lens wiping cloth and
dedicated cleaner to wipe and clean the lens.

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Safety notes for battery
If battery uid leaks inside the camera, contact our
customer service department.
If battery uid leaks onto your skin, rinse your skin
with clean water and seek immediate medical
attention.
Disposal of used batteries should be carried out
in accordance with the local (national or regional)
regulations.
To prevent the battery from being damaged, do not
drop the battery or allow it to hit solid objects or to
be scratched by the objects.
Do not let the battery come in contact with metal
objects (including coins) to avoid short circuiting,
discharging, excessive heat, or possible leakage.
Do not attempt to disassemble the battery.
Do not expose the battery to water. Always keep
the battery contacts dry.
Do not heat the battery or throw it into a re to
avoid a possible explosion.
Do not store the battery in a hot environment or in
direct sunlight.
When the camera is stored for a long period of
time, remove the battery and keep it in a dry place
that is not accessible to the infants and children.
In a colder environment, the performance of the
battery could be noticeably reduced.
When you install the battery, install it according to
the positive and negative markings on the battery
compartment. Never force it into the battery
compartment.
Safety notes for memory card
Do not drop the memory card or allow it to hit solid
objects to avoid damaging it.
Do not attempt to disassemble or repair the
memory card.
Do not expose the memory card to water. Always
keep it dry.
Do not remove the memory card when the camera
is turned on. Otherwise, the memory card could be
damaged.
Do not directly edit the data on the memory card.
Copy the data to your PC before you edit them.
When the camera is stored for a long period of
time, be sure to download your photos and remove
the memory card. Store it in a dry environment.
Format the memory card using the camera before
you use it or insert a new one.

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We suggest buying only well-known, name brand
memory cards to ensure peak performance.
Do not modify the name of the les or folders of
the memory card using your PC. Modifying the le
names may cause the les to not be recognized
on the camera or a possible error may occur.
A photo taken with the camera will be stored in the
folder that is automatically generated on the SD
card. Do not store photos that are not taken using
this camera in these folders as the pictures cannot
be recognized during the playback.
When you insert a memory card, make sure the
notch of the card matches the markings on the top
of the card slot.
Other Safety Notes
Do not disconnect the power or turn the camera off
during the update process. Doing so may cause
incorrect data to be written and the camera may
not power on later.
When using your camera on an airplane, observe
the relevant rules specied by the airline.
Due to the limitations of manufacturing technology,
the LCD screen may have a few dead or bright
pixels. These pixels do no effect the quality or
performance of the camera, photos or video.
Do not expose the LCD screen to water. In a humid
environment, only wipe it with a soft and dry
cleaning cloth.
If the LCD screen is damaged and the liquid crystal
comes into contact with your skin, wipe your skin
with a dry cloth immediately and rinse it with clean
water. If liquid crystal comes into contact with your
eyes, wash them with clean water at least for 15
minutes and seek immediate medical attention. If
you accidentally swallow liquid crystal, rinse your
mouth immediately and seek medical attention.

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BEFORE YOU START............................ 1
SAFETY NOTES .................................... 3
CONTENTS............................................ 6
GETTING READY ................................ 10
Accessories Included ......................................10
Part Names .....................................................11
Installing Battery and Memory Card................13
Turning Camera On and Off............................15
Symbol Description .........................................15
Set your Language, Date/Time .......................16
Set your Language, Date/Time after the rst
power-on...................................................16
Resetting your Language..........................17
Resetting Date/Time .................................18
MODE OVERVIEW .............................. 19
Display Setting ................................................19
LCD Screen Display........................................20
Overview of the screen icons in photo
shooting mode ..........................................20
Overview of the Screen Icons in
Movie Mode ..............................................21
Overview of the Screen Icons in Playback
Mode.........................................................22
Using the Mode Button....................................23
Manual Mode .................................................24
Auto Mode ......................................................24
Panorama Mode..............................................25
Scene Mode ...................................................26
Auto Scene Mode .....................................28
CONTENTS

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BASIC OPERATION............................. 29
Flash Mode .....................................................29
Macro Mode ....................................................30
Self-Timer Setting ...........................................31
EV Setting .......................................................32
Using the Zoom Function................................33
Using Quick Recording ...................................33
PLAYBACK........................................... 34
Viewing Photos and Videos ...........................34
Thumbnail View...............................................35
Using Zoom Playback (for still
pictures only)...................................................36
Slideshow........................................................37
Photos and Video Deletion..............................38
USING THE MENUS ............................ 39
Photo Setup Menu .........................................39
Image Size................................................39
Cont. AF....................................................40
Continuous Shot .......................................40
Focus Setting............................................41
Color Effect ...............................................41
White Balance Setting ..............................42
Scene........................................................42
Photo Shooting Setting Menu .........................44
Quality.......................................................44
AF-Assist Beam ........................................45
Digital Zoom..............................................45
Date Imprint ..............................................46
Quick Review............................................46

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Movie Menu.....................................................47
Video Quality ............................................47
Movie Setting Menu ........................................48
Digital Zoom..............................................48
Playback Menu................................................49
Red-Eye Reduction...................................49
Rotate .......................................................50
Playback Setting Menu ...................................50
Protect ......................................................51
Delete .......................................................52
DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) ...........52
Trim...........................................................53
Setup Menu.....................................................54
Sound Settings .........................................55
Power Saver .............................................55
Language..................................................56
World Time................................................56
Date & Time ..............................................56
File / Software .................................................57
Format ......................................................57
Copy to Card.............................................58
File Numbering .........................................59
Reset ........................................................60
FW Version ...............................................61
CONNECTIONS................................... 62
Connecting to a Computer ..............................62
Setting the USB Mode ..............................62
Transferring les to your computer ...........63
Video System ..................................................64
Connecting to a

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PictBridge Compatible Printer.........................65
Setting the USB Mode ..............................65
Connecting to your Printer ........................66
Using the PictBridge Menu..............................67
Print (with Date) ........................................67
Print (without Date) ...................................68
Print Index.................................................69
Print DPOF Images...................................70
Exit............................................................70
APPENDICES ...................................... 71
Specications..................................................71
Prompts and Warning Messages ....................75
Troubleshooting .............................................79

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GETTING READY
Your camera box should contain the camera model you purchased along with the following accessories. If anything
is missing or appears to be damaged, please contact your retailer.
Accessories Included
AA battery x 2 Wrist Strap
Warranty Card Quick Start Guide
USB Cable
Quick Start Guide
STOP
Service Card

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Part Names
1 Flash Lamp 6 Mode Selection Button 11 Display Button/Arrow Button (Up)
2AF Assist Beam/Timer
Indicator 7Macro Button/Self-Timer Button/Arrow Button (Left) 12 SET Button
3 Lens 8 Playback Button 13 Flash Button/Arrow Button (Right)
4 Microphone 9 Status Indicator 14 Delete Button//Arrow Button (Down)
5 LCD Screen 10 Zoom Button 15 Menu Button

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16 Wrist Strap Mount 19 Fast Video Recording Button 22 Battery Cover
17 USB Port 20 Power Button 23 Tripod Receptacle
18 Shutter Button 21 Speaker

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1. Open the battery cover. 2. Insert the battery into the battery slot in the correct
position as shown in the following diagram:
Installing Battery and Memory Card

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4. Close the battery cover.3. Insert the memory card into the memory card slot
as shown in the diagram below:
The memory card (SD/SDHC) is optional and not
included in all camera packaging. If you have to
purchase a memory card, select one with storage
capacity between 4GB and 32GB to ensure cor-
rect data storage.
To remove your memory card, open the battery
cover, gently press the memory card to eject it
and remove it carefully.
Write protection buckle

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Press the Power button to turn the camera on. To turn
the camera off, press the Power button again.
Power Button
Turning Camera On and Off Symbol Description
In the instructions below, the following symbols may
be used throughout this manual on how to operate the
camera. This is to facilitate better understanding.
[Button name]: When one button on the camera
cannot be indicated by an icon, the
symbol [ ] is used to indicate it.
「Item properties」: The optional properties in the
camera interface are indicated
by the symbol「」.

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Set your Language, Date/Time
Set your Language, Date/Time after the rst
power-on
1. When you turn the camera on for the rst time, the
language selection screen appears.
2. Press the arrow buttons to select your desired
language.
3. After you press the button to conrm the
selection, the Date/Time settings screen appears.
4. Press the left/right arrow button to select the Date/
Time to be adjusted: Time is displayed in yyyy:MM:
dd HH:mm.
5. Press the up/down arrow button to adjust the value
for the selected Date/Time.
6. Press the button to conrm the time settings
and the snapshot screen appears.

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Resetting your Language
After you set your language for the rst time, follow
the instructions below to reset your language.
1. Press the Power button to turn the camera on.
2. Press the button, press the up/down arrow
button to select , and press the button to
enter the menu.
3. Press the up/down arrow button to select , and
press the button or right arrow button to enter
the menu.
4. Press the up/down arrow button to
select「Language」and press the button or
right arrow button to enter the menu.
5. Press the arrow buttons to select your desired
language and press the button to conrm.
6. Press the button and the snapshot screen
appears.

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Resetting Date/Time
After you set your Date/Time for the rst time, follow
the instructions below to reset date and time.
1. Press the Power button to turn the camera on.
2. Press the button, press the up/down arrow
button to select , and press the button to
enter the menu.
3. Press the up/down arrow button to select , and
press the button or right arrow button to enter
the menu.
4. Press the up/down arrow button to
select 「Date & Time」and press the button or
right arrow button to enter the menu.
5. Press the left/right arrow button to select the Date/
Time to be adjusted: Time is displayed in yyyy:MM:
dd HH:mm.
6. Press the up/down arrow button to press the value
for your selected block. After you nish your set-
tings, press the button to conrm.
7. Press the button and the following snapshot
screen appears.

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MODE OVERVIEW
Press the button to display the settings: Classic,
Full, Off.
Classic: Displays the camera parameters on screen
-0.3 EV 400 ISO
SD
1234
x
16M
00:56:00
Full: Camera parameters with Grid and Histogram
-0.3 EV 400 ISO
SD
1234
x
16M
00:56:00
Off: Does not display any additional icons on screen
Display Setting