Kodak V1073 - EASYSHARE Digital Camera User manual

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Installing the software
Loading and charging the battery
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.
or
Turn OFF the camera.
1
Connect the cable
2
Battery Charging light:
• blinks while charging
• stays on when battery is charged
KLIC-7004 battery
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Using other charging accessories
First, turn OFF the camera. Charge until the Battery Charging light stays on.
Kodak 5V AC adapter
(May be sold separately.)
Kodak EasyShare camera,
printer, or HDTV dock
(May be sold separately.)
Kodak USB cable and a USB
computer port
Ensure that the USB cable is
connected to a powered USB port and
the computer is turned on (not in
sleep mode). See
www.kodak.com/go/USBcharging.
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or
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Setting the language and date/time
The camera turns on in Smart Capture mode.
Press the Power button.
2
1
Tap +/- to increase/decrease.
Tap a field (Month, Day, or Year).
Tap Set Date & Time.
2
1 to scroll.
Language:
Date/Time:
X
Tap your language, then tap X.
Tap X to accept the settings.
Tap
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Using the touch screen
When you are Tap the screen to
Taking
pictures,
videos...
Reviewing
pictures,
videos...
Open/close
the Settings
panel
Change a setting
Change
capture
modes
Tag a
picture,
video as a
favorite
Delete a
picture,
video
Tag a picture, video
View
previous
picture,
video
Open/close
thumbnails
View
previous
thumbnails
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Taking a picture
To learn more about Smart Capture and other modes, see page 12.
You can repeatedly press Info to
turn on/off controls and status
icons.
When you press the Shutter button
halfway down, the framing marks
remain locked on the face or the
in-focus subject, even if you move
the camera.
Press the Shutter button halfway to set exposure. When
the framing marks turn green, press the Shutter button
completely down.
1Press the Power button to turn on the
camera on in Smart Capture mode.
2
Framing
marks
Info
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Reviewing pictures/videos
Tag a picture, video
as a favorite
Delete a
picture,
video
Tag a picture, video
View
previous
picture,
video
Open/close
thumbnails
View
previous
thumbnails
Press the
Review
button to
enter/exit
Review.
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Transferring pictures/videos
Purchase accessories www.kodak.com/go/v1073accessories
www.kodak.com/go/v1273accessories
Learn more about connecting www.kodak.com/go/howto
Dock compatibility www.kodak.com/go/dockcompatibility
Kodak EasyShare
printer dock,
camera dock, or
HDTV dock
(may be sold separately)
USB cable
Connect, then turn on camera.
or
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Using an SD or SDHC card
Your camera has internal memory. You can purchase an SD or SDHC card to
conveniently store more pictures/videos.
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 damage the
pictures, the card, or the camera. Formatting internal memory or an
SD/SDHC card deletes all (including protected) pictures/videos.
IMPORTANT: For best performance, format the card in the camera before taking pictures.
1Press the Menu button, then tap the Setup tab.
2Tap , then tap Format.
3Tap Memory Card, then follow the on-screen prompts.
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optional
card
1Turn off the camera.
2Insert or remove the
optional card.
3Turn on the camera.
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Keep learning about your camera!
Visit www.kodak.com/go/v1073support or
www.kodak.com/go/v1273support:
• the extended user guide
• interactive troubleshooting and repairs
• interactive tutorials
• FAQs
• downloads
• accessories
• printing information
• product registration
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 Info button.
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Front View
1Microphone 4Flash
2Shutter button 5Self-timer/AF assist light
3Power button/Battery charging light 6Lens/Cover
5
3
1
6
4
2
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Back View
1LCD/Touch screen 6Slot for optional SD or SDHC card
2Zoom control 7Battery compartment
3Strap post 8Tripod socket
4Review, Menu, Info buttons 9Speaker
5DC-In, for optional 5V AC adapter 10 USB, A/V Out/Dock connector
5
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3
4
1
optional
2
10
8
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1Doing more with your camera
Use this mode For
Smart
Capture
General picture taking—it offers excellent image quality and ease of use.
■Faces are detected.
■The scene is analyzed for other content and for lighting.
■Kodak Perfect Touch technology is applied, for better pictures.
You can choose the best picture size and aspect ratio for your needs—just
press the Menu button and choose Picture Size.
■3:2 (the best choice when making 4 x 6 prints)
■16:9 (wide screen)
■4:3 (the default setting)
Scene Point-and-shoot simplicity when taking pictures in practically any
situation.
Program The most creative control over your pictures. Enjoy access to all
picture-taking settings.
Video Taking videos with sound.
Tap
Mode.
Then
tap a
mode.
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Taking a video
1Tap Mode.
2Tap Video.
The camera enters Video mode.
3Press the Shutter button completely down,
then release it. To stop recording, press and release
the Shutter button again.
Using the 3X optical zoom
1Use the LCD to frame your subject.
2To zoom in, press Telephoto (T).
To zoom out, press Wide Angle (W).
3Take the picture or video.
Using digital zoom
Use digital zoom in any picture-taking mode to get up to 5X magnification beyond
optical zoom. Press Telephoto (T) until the slider is at the top of the optical zoom range.
Release Telephoto (T), then press it again.
NOTE: You may notice decreased image quality when using digital zoom. The slider pauses and turns red
when the picture quality reaches the limit for an acceptable 4 x 6-in. (10 x 15 cm) print. You cannot
use digital zoom in Smart Capture or video mode.
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Using the flash
1In any Still mode, open the Settings panel.
2Tap Flash repeatedly, until the desired setting (see
table, below) appears at the bottom of the LCD.
3Compose the scene. Press the Shutter button
halfway, then completely down.
O
pen
the
Settings
panel
T
ap t
h
e
Fl
as
h
sett
i
ng
Flash modes Flash fires
Auto When the lighting conditions require it.
Fill
Every time you take a picture. Use when the subject is in shadow or is “backlit.”
In low light, hold the camera steady or use a tripod.
NOTE: Fill flash is not available in Smart Capture mode.
Red
Eye
In Red Eye flash:
■If Red Eye Preflash is on (in the Setup menu), the flash fires twice, shrinking
the eye pupil and reducing the chance of red eye.
■If Red Eye Preflash is off , the flash fires once and the camera firmware helps
remove red eye
.
Off Never
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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. Place the camera on a tripod or flat surface.
1In any Still mode, tap Settings to open the Settings
panel.
2Tap Self-Timer/Burst repeatedly, until the desired
Self-timer icon appears at the bottom of the LCD:
10 seconds—A picture is taken after a 10-second
delay (so you have time to get into the scene).
2 seconds—A picture is taken after a 2-second
delay (for a steady, auto-shutter release on a tripod).
2 shot—The first picture is taken after a 10-second
delay. A second picture is taken 8 seconds later.
3Compose the scene. Press the Shutter button halfway, then completely down.
The camera takes the picture/pictures after the delay.
Using burst
Use burst to take up to 3 pictures in quick succession.
1In P mode (or in some SCN modes), tap Settings to open the Settings panel.
2Tap Self-Timer/Burst repeatedly, until the Burst icon appears on the LCD.
3Press the Shutter button halfway to focus and set exposure.
4Press the Shutter button completely down and hold it to take pictures.
Self-timer/Burst
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Using focus modes
For more flexibility, you can adjust the camera’s focus distance.
NOTE: Focus modes are not available in Smart Capture mode because focus distance is automatically
selected.
1Tap Settings to open the Settings panel.
2Tap Focus repeatedly, until the desired setting
appears at the bottom of the LCD. (See the table,
below.)
3Compose the scene. Press the Shutter button
halfway, then completely down.
O
pen
the
Settings
panel
Focus
Use this focus mode For
Infinity Far-away scenes. The camera uses infinity auto-focus. Auto-focus
framing marks are not available in Landscape.
Macro Close range. The camera automatically sets the focus distance
depending on the zoom position. Use available light instead of flash, if
possible.
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Understanding the picture-taking icons
Mode
Picture size
Macro/Landscape
Exposure metering
ISO
White Balance
digital
telephoto
wide
Zoom:
Tag name
Self timer
Flash
Long time exposure
Settings panel (open/close)
Date stamp
AF mode
AF Zone
Exposure
compensation
Flash
Self-timer/Burst
Focus
view single picture.
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2Working with pictures/videos
Deleting pictures/videos
1Press the Review button.
2Tap for previous/next.
3Tap Delete, then follow the screen prompts. To exit,
tap X in the top right corner of the LCD.
Protecting pictures/videos from deletion
1Press the Review button.
2Tap for previous/next.
3Press the Menu button.
4Tap Protect.
The picture/video is protected. The Protect icon appears with the protected
picture/video. Favorites automatically receive a Protect tag.
■Tap Exit 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.
De
l
ete
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Understanding the review icons
Tag picture as
a favorite
Delete
picture
Tag picture
View
previous
picture
Open/close thumbnails
View
previous
thumbnails
Pictures
Tag video as
a favorite
Delete
video
View
previous
picture,
video Open/close
Play video
Videos
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Viewing as thumbnails (multi-up)
Searching pictures by date, favorites, or other 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.
2Tap Search.
3Tap Date, Favorite, or Tag, then tap a folder.
4Tap a folder. If desired, choose another tab.
5To see the results of your search, tap Exit, then tap Save.
Pictures are displayed in multi-up view.
■Press the Review button to exit Review.
View
previous
picture,
video
Open/close thumbnails
View
previous
thumbnails
Press the
Review
button to
enter/exit
Review.
2
1
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