Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product C142 Kodak
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K OD AK EASY SHARE C142 Digital Camer a Extended user guide www .k odak.com F or interactive tutorials: www .kodak. com/go/howto F or help with you r camera: www .
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Product features www .kodak.com/go/sup port i Front view IMPOR T ANT : Y our camera offers a built-in Help system. See page 38 . Lens Microphone Flash Self-timer/ Video light A/V Out Zoom (Wide Angle/.
ii www .kodak.com/g o/support Product features Back view IMPOR T ANT : Y our camera offers a built-in Help system. See page 38 . OK Battery compartment, SD/SDHC Card slot LCD Share button USB port Del.
www .kodak.com/go/sup port iii T able of contents 1 1 Setting up your camera ......................................................................... 1 Attaching the strap .................... ................................... .....................
iv www .kodak.com/g o/support T able of cont ents Displaying pictures/videos on a television................................ ..................... 23 Using the menu button in review .................. ...................... ......................... 24 Cropping pictures.
www .kodak.com/go/sup port 1 1 Setting up your camera Attaching the strap Loading the AA batteries Purchase extra batter ies for your special event www .
2 www .kodak.com/g o/support Setting up your camera Turning on the camera Setting the language and date/time NO TE: T o change language in the future , use the Setup M enu ( see page 32 ). to change current field. for previous/next field. OK to accept.
Setting up your camera www .kodak.com/go/sup port 3 Storing pictures on an optional SD or SDHC Card Y our camera has in ternal memory . We reco m mend purchasing 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 .
4 www .kodak.com/g o/support 2 T aking pictures/videos Taking pictures T o get clear , focused pictures: 1 T he camera turns on in Smart Capture mode . (If it’ s in a different mode , press the Mode button, then until the LCD displays Smart Capture mode , then press OK.
T aking pictures/videos www .kodak.com/go/sup port 5 Taking a video 1 Press the Mode button, then until the LCD displays Video , then press OK . 2 Press the Shutter button completely down , then release it. T o stop re cording, press and release the Shutter button again.
6 www .kodak.com/g o/support T aking pictures/videos Understanding the picture-taking icons Know when your batteries need attention T he battery level icon works like the gas gaug e in your car , but appears only when the battery requires your at tention.
T aking pictures/videos www .kodak.com/go/sup port 7 Using the optical zoom 1 Use the LCD to frame your subject. 2 T o zoom in, turn the Zoom lever tow ard T elephoto (T). T o zoom out, press it toward Wi de Angle (W). 3 Ta k e t h e p i c t u r e . NO TE: F or focus distances , see Specifications starti ng on page 44 .
8 www .kodak.com/g o/support T aking pictures/videos Using the flash Press the Fla sh button repe atedly until the LCD displays the desired flash mode . Flash modes Flash fires Auto When the lighting conditions require it. Fill (Flash On) Every time you take a pictur e, regardless of the lighting conditions.
T aking pictures/videos www .kodak.com/go/sup port 9 Using different modes Press the Mode button, then until the LCD displays the mode that best suits your subjects and surroundin gs , then press OK . Use this mode For Smart Capture General picture taking—it offers e xcellent image quality and ease of use.
10 www .kodak.com/g o/support T aking pictures/videos Using Scene (SCN) modes Choose a Scene mode—for great pict ures in practically any situation. 1 Press the Mode button, then until the LCD di splays SCN , then press OK . 2 Press to view scene mode descriptions .
T aking pictures/videos www .kodak.com/go/sup port 11 Using shortcuts Y our camera has a clean, u ncluttered interf ace . For quick access to the most popular capture and review functions: 1 Press the Info button. The shortcuts appear . T o hide the shortcuts again, press .
12 www .kodak.com/g o/support T aking pictures/videos Using the self-timer Use the self-timer when you w ant to be included in a picture , or to ensure a steady Shutter button press . F or best results , place the camera on a tripod or steady surface .
www .kodak.com/go/sup port 13 3 Sharing and tagging pictur es Sharing through social networks It’ s never been easier to s hare pictures on your favorite soci al networking sites . IMPOR T ANT : T o use t he camera’ s social networki ng features, yo u need to download KODAK Software.
14 www .kodak.com/g o/support Sharing and tagging pictures Choose which social networking site s to display on your camera Y ou can show/hide n e tworking sites on your camer a so that only your favorite sites appear . 1 In Review , press the Menu button.
Sharing and tagging pictures www .kodak.com/go/sup port 15 Tagging pictures Y ou can tag pi ctures with a k eywor d to mak e them easy to find, later . 1 Press the Review button, then to find a pic t ure to tag. 2 Press the Menu bu tton. Press to choose K eyword T ag, then press OK.
16 www .kodak.com/g o/support Sharing and tagging pictures Marking pictures/videos for emailing It’ s simple to mark pictures so that they’r e ready to email when you tr ansfer them to your computer . First, create a new email address. (S ee Using the k eyboard, page 15 .
www .kodak.com/go/sup port 17 4 Reviewing and editing Reviewing pictures/videos 1 Press the Review button. 2 Press for previous/next picture/video . ■ T o exit, press the Review button or press the Shutter button halfw ay down. ■ T o view pictures/videos as thumbnail s , pres s the Wide Angle (W) button.
18 www .kodak.com/g o/support Reviewing and editing Deleting pictures/videos 1 Press the Review button. 2 Press for previous/next picture/video . 3 Press the Dele te button. 4 F ollow the screen prompts. NO TE: T o delete protected pictures/videos , remove protection before delet ing.
Reviewing and editing www .kodak.com/go/sup port 19 Viewing pictures/videos in different ways Magnifying a picture 1 Press the Zoom lever toward T elephoto (T) to magnify 1X–8X. 2 Press to view other parts of a picture . ■ Press OK to return to 1X.
20 www .kodak.com/g o/support Reviewing and editing A smarter way to find and enjoy your pictures T ag pictures with a k eyword to make them easy to find, later . Y ou can also find pictures by date tak en or if it’ s marked as a favorite . 1 Press the Review button.
Reviewing and editing www .kodak.com/go/sup port 21 Understanding the review icons * F or more about shortcuts, s ee page 11 . Know when your batteries need attention T he battery level icon works like the gas gaug e in your car , but appears only when the battery requires your at tention.
22 www .kodak.com/g o/support Reviewing and editing Creating a slide show Use Slide Show to dis p lay your pictures/video s on the LCD. Y ou can play all pictures/videos , or choose pictures to include in the slide show . Make a slide show 1 Press the Review button.
Reviewing and editing www .kodak.com/go/sup port 23 Displaying pictures/videos on a television Y ou can display pictures/videos on a televi sion, computer monitor , or any device equipped with a vi deo input. To connect the camera direct ly to a television, use an A/V cable (may be sold separ ately).
24 www .kodak.com/g o/support Reviewing and editing Using the menu button in review 1 Press the Review button, then the Menu button. 2 Press to choose a tab: ■ Review ■ Edit ■ Setup 3 Press to choose a setting, then press OK. 4 Choose an option, then press OK.
Reviewing and editing www .kodak.com/go/sup port 25 Rotating pictures Y ou can rotate a picture to port rait or landscape orientation. 1 Press the Review button, then to find the previ o us/next picture . 2 Press the Menu bu tton. Press to highlight the Edit tab .
26 www .kodak.com/g o/support Reviewing and editing Editing videos Y ou can do incredible things with your videos . Making a picture from a video Y ou can choose a sing le frame from a video , then make a picture suitable for a 4 x 6-inch (10 x 15 cm) print.
Reviewing and editing www .kodak.com/go/sup port 27 Selecting multiple pictures/videos Use the multi-select feature wh en you have two or more pictures/videos to print, transfer , delete, etc. Multi-select is us ed most effectively in Multi-Up mode , Viewing as thumbnails (mul ti-up) .
28 www .kodak.com/g o/support 5 Doing more with your camer a IMPOR T ANT : Y our camera offers a built-in Help system. T o get the most from your camera, see page 38 . Using the menu button to change settings Y ou can change se ttings to get the best results from your camera.
Doing more wi th your camera www .kodak.com/go/sup port 29 Self-timer/Burst Choose Self-timer or Burst feature. Off 10 Seconds 2 Seconds 2 Picture Timer Burst On —Press the Shutter button ha lfway to focus and set exposure. Press the Shutter bu tton completely down and hold it to take up to 3 pictures.
30 www .kodak.com/go/support Doing more with your cam era Color Mode Choose color tones. Unavailable in Video and Smart Capture modes. High Color Natural Color Low Color Black & White Sepia— For a reddish-brown, antique look. White Balance Choose your lighting condition.
Doing more wi th your camera www .kodak.com/go/sup port 31 Video settings IMPOR T ANT : Y our camera offers a built-in Help system. See page 38 . AF Control (Still) Choose an auto-focus setting. Continuous AF— Because the camera is always focusing, there is no need to press the Shutter button halfway down to focus.
32 www .kodak.com/go/support Doing more with your cam era Using the Setup menu Use Setup to customize other camera settings . IMPOR T ANT : Y our camera offers a built-in Help system. See page 38 . Press Menu, to choose Setup, then to access settings Setup Options Date & Time Set date and time.
Doing more wi th your camera www .kodak.com/go/sup port 33 Language Choose your language. Reset Camera Reset settings to their def ault. Reset All Camera Settings— Settings revert to their factor y defaults. Reset Startup Application— Resets camera to startup mode to allow KODAK Software download.
34 www .kodak.com/go/support 6 T r ansferring , printing pictur es Download software, transferring pictures Download K ODAK Software—so it’ s easy to transfer and share pictures and videos . Mak e sure the computer is connected to the Internet. When yo u connect the cam e ra to the computer , the KODAK Software Down loader automatically runs .
T ransferring, printing pictures www .kodak.com/go/sup port 35 Printing pictures Direct printing with a KODAK All-in-One Printer Y our camer a is compatible with PICTBRIDGE T echnology , so you can print directly to PICTBRIDGE enabled Printers . Y ou need a camera, a PICTBRIDGE enab led Printer , and a USB cable.
36 www .kodak.com/go/support T ransferring, printin g pictures Disconnecting the camera from a KODAK All-in-One Printer 1 T urn off the camera and printer . 2 Disconnect the USB cable fro m the camera an d the printer . Ordering prints online K ODAK Gallery ( www .
T ransferring, printing pictures www .kodak.com/go/sup port 37 Marking your pictures for printing 1 Press the Review button. Press to find a picture . 2 Press the Menu button. 3 Press to choose Print, then press OK. 4 Press to choose the num ber of copies.
38 www .kodak.com/go/support 7 T r oubleshooting Getting help from your camera Y ou w ant the most from your camer a. Y ou want to und erstand: ■ What it can do for you ■ And how to tak e the best possible pictures and videos Great news! Y our camer a offers a built-in Help system .
T roubleshooting www .kodak.com/go/sup port 39 Troubleshooting Camera problems Status Solution Camera does not turn on ■ Mak e sure the batteries are installed correctly ( se e page 1 ). ■ Mak e sure batteries are new . If batteries are rechargeable , make sure they are fully charged (see charger documentation).
40 www .kodak.com/go/support T roubleshooting Computer/connectivity problems You cannot take a picture ■ T urn the camera off , then on again. ■ Depress the Shutter button all the w ay ( see page 4 ). ■ Insert new/charged batteries in the correct orientation ( see page 1 ).
T roubleshooting www .kodak.com/go/sup port 41 Picture quality problems Status Solution Picture is not clear ■ T o automatically set exposure an d focus , press the Shutter button halfway . When the framing marks turn green, press the Shutter button completely down to tak e the picture .
42 www .kodak.com/go/support T roubleshooting Direct printing (PICTBRIDGE enabled printer) pr oblems Status Solution Cannot find the desired picture ■ Use the Direct printing menu to change the image storage location. The Direct printing menu interface turns off ■ Press any camer a button to redisplay the menu.
T roubleshooting www .kodak.com/go/sup port 43 Getting help on the Web Camera Software Other Get support for your product (FAQs, troubleshooting information, arrange for repairs, etc.) www .kodak.com/go/c142support See step-by-step solutions and repair information www .
44 www .kodak.com/go/support 8 Appendix Camera specifications CCD— 1/2.5-type Effective pixels— 10 MP (3672 x 2760 ) LCD— 2.5 in. (6.3 5 cm) LCD; 230K pixels; 4:3 aspe ct ratio Image storage— Optional SD/SDHC Card (The SD logo is a trademark of the SD Card Association.
Appendix www .kodak.com/go/sup port 45 Exp os ure m et eri ng— TTL-AE; F ace Priority , Multi-Zone , Center -Zone Exposure compensation— +/-2.0 EV with 1/3 EV step Whi t e B a la n c e — Auto, Dayligh t, T ungsten, Fluorescent, Open Shade Electronic Flash— Auto flash; Auto , Fill, Red Eye , Off; Guide No .
46 www .kodak.com/go/support Appendix Po w e r— K ODAK MAX Alkaline Batteries AA ; K ODAK Ni-MH Recharge able Digital Camera Batteries AA (Pre-Charged); K ODA K Ni-MH Rechar geable Digital Camer a Batteries AA; AA lithium batteries T ripod mount— 1/4 inch Size— 92.
Appendix www .kodak.com/go/sup port 47 Storage capacities T he LCD displays the approximate number of pictures (or minutes/seconds of video) remaining. Ac tual storage capacity varies depe nding on subject comp osition, card size , and other factors .
48 www .kodak.com/go/support Appendix ■ Remove the batteries when the product is st ored for an extended period of time . In the unlik ely event that battery fluid le aks insi de the product, contact Kodak customer support.
Appendix www .kodak.com/go/sup port 49 Limited warranty K odak warr ants its digital camer as and access ories (exc luding batteries) to be free from malfunctions and defects in b oth ma terials and workmanship for the warranty period specified on your K ODAK Product pa ckagin g.
50 www .kodak.com/go/support Appendix specified on your K odak product packaging. T he option of repair , replacement, or refund is K odak's only obligation. Kodak will n ot be responsible for any special, consequential or incidental da mages resulting from the sale , purchase , or use of this product regardless of the cause .
Appendix www .kodak.com/go/sup port 51 harmful interference to radio or television re ception, which can be determ ined by turning the equipment off an d on, the user is encourag ed to try to correct .
52 www .kodak.com/go/support Appendix CE Hereby , Eastman Ko dak Company declares that this K ODAK Product is in compliance with the essential requ irements and other relevant provis ions of Directive 1999/5/EC .
Appendix www .kodak.com/go/sup port 53 Korean Class B ITE.
54 www .kodak.com/go/support Index 1 A A/V out, 23 about this cam e ra, 33 accessories battery, 48 buying, 43 SD/SDHC Card, 3 add keywords, 15 AF control (Still), 31 AF control (video), 31 AF zone, 30.
www .kodak.com/go/sup port 55 Index E edit videos, 26 emailing pictures, videos, 16 expected battery life, 48 exposure long time, 29, 32 exposure compensatio n, 29 external video device viewing pictur.
56 www .kodak.com/go/support Index menu settings, 28 modes, 9 auto, 9 backlight, 10 beach, 10 children, 10 fireworks, 10 flower, 10 high ISO, 10 manner/museum, 10 night la ndscap e, 11 night portrait,.
www .kodak.com/go/sup port 57 Index running slide s how, 22 S safety, 47 scene modes (S CN), 10 SD/SDHC Card inserting, 3 printing from, 3 6 search pictures, 20 select multiple pictures/videos, 27 sel.
58 www .kodak.com/go/support Index upgrading software, firmware, 46 URLs, Kodak Web sites, 38 USB transfer pictures, 34 V VCCI compliance, 52 video copying, 27 edit, 26 emailing mark ed, 16 out, 32 pl.
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