KODAK EASYSHARE M580 Digital Camera Extended user guide www.kodak.com For interactive tutorials: www.kodak.com/go/howto For help with your camera: www.kodak.com/go/m580support...
Product features Front view Flash Self-timer/ Video light/ AF Assist light Speaker Lens Microphone IMPORTANT: Your camera offers a built-in Help system. See page www.kodak.com/go/support...
Wide Angle/ Telephoto button USB, HDMI port IR Receiver (for optional remote control) Strap post Delete, Menu, Share button Info buttons Review button Tripod socket Battery compartment SD/SDHC Card slot IMPORTANT: Your camera offers a built-in Help system. See page www.kodak.com/go/support...
Loading the KLIC-7006 battery..............1 Charging the battery ..................2 Turning on the camera .................. 4 Setting the language and date/time............... 4 Storing pictures on an optional SD or SDHC Card........... 5 2 Taking pictures/videos ................6 Taking pictures....................6 Taking a video ....................7 Adjusting LCD brightness ................
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Selecting multiple pictures/videos ..............29 Copying pictures/videos................29 Creating a multimedia slide show..............30 Displaying pictures/videos on an HD television ..........31 5 Doing more with your camera .............33 Using the menu button to change settings........... 33 6 Transferring, printing pictures .............39 Transferring pictures to your computer............
Setting up your camera Attaching the strap Loading the KLIC-7006 battery Purchase extra batteries for your special event www.kodak.com/go/m580accessories Charge the battery see page 2 Know when your battery needs charging see page 8 www.kodak.com/go/support...
• Steady: finished charging Your adapter may differ. Turn OFF the camera. Connect KODAK Camera USB Cable, Micro B / 5-Pin and charger. (Use only the cable included with this camera!) NOTE: You can use the camera while it’s plugged in.
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Setting up your camera Using the external battery charger Charge the battery whenever necessary. Your plug may differ. Battery Charging light: • Orange: charging • Green: finished charging Purchase extra batteries www.kodak.com/go/m580accessories Know when your battery needs charging see page 8 www.kodak.com/go/support...
Setting the language and date/time Language: to change. OK to accept. Date/Time: At the prompt, press OK. to change current field. for previous/next field. OK to accept. NOTE: To change language in the future, use the Setup menu (see page 37). www.kodak.com/go/support...
Setting up your camera Storing pictures on an optional SD or SDHC Card Your camera has internal memory. We recommend 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.
Taking pictures/videos Taking pictures 1 The 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.) 2 Compose the picture. 3 Press the Shutter button halfway to focus and set exposure.
To review and work with videos, see page Reviewing the picture/video just taken After you take a picture/video, the LCD briefly displays the picture or the first frame of a video. (To take new pictures/videos sooner, press the Shutter button halfway.) While a picture/video is displayed,...
Battery level Keyword tag Know when your battery needs charging The battery level icon works like the gas gauge in your car, but appears only when the battery requires your attention. (If you’re viewing shortcuts, the battery level is always displayed.
Smart Capture mode.) Press Telephoto (T) until the slider on the LCD is at the end of the optical zoom range. Release Telephoto (T), then press it again. NOTE: You may notice decreased image quality when using digital zoom.
Taking pictures/videos Using the flash Press the Flash button repeatedly until the LCD displays the desired flash mode. Flash button Flash modes Flash fires Auto When the lighting conditions require it. Fill (Flash On) Every time you take a picture, regardless of the lighting conditions.
Faces get focus and exposure priority. ■ The scene is analyzed for other content and for lighting. Smart You can choose the best picture size and aspect ratio for your Capture needs—just press the Menu button and choose Picture Size.
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3 Press OK (or let the description turn off) to enter the highlighted Scene mode. To read a mode description after it has turned off, press OK to see it again. SCN mode Portrait Full-frame portraits of people.
“Stitching” 2 or 3 pictures into 1 panoramic scene. (See page 15.) Using shortcuts Your camera has a clean, uncluttered interface. For quick access to the most popular capture and review functions: 1 Press the Info button. The shortcuts appear. To hide the shortcuts again, press...
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. For best results, place the camera on a tripod or steady surface. You can turn on the self-timer using a shortcut...
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. (Exposure and white balance are set with the first picture. The flash is set to Off.) 1 Press the Mode button, then until the LCD displays SCN, then press OK .
If it’s your first time, a Help screen appears. 3 Press to choose a social networking site, then press OK. A check mark appears. Repeat this step to choose more sites. (Press OK again to remove a check mark.) 4 Press to choose Done, then press OK.
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Sharing pictures/videos Choose which social networking sites to display on your camera You can show/hide networking sites on your camera so that only your favorite sites appear. 1 In Review, press the Menu button. 2 Press to choose the Setup tab, then to choose Share Button Settings, then press OK.
New Name to add a new one (see page 20), then press OK. If more than one face is detected, a name or question mark is assigned to each detected face. To resolve an incorrect name or a question mark, press to select a face, then press OK.
When finished, press choose Done, then press OK. To return to picture-taking mode, press the Shutter button halfway down. Tip: You can pre-choose a tag so that new pictures are assigned that tag (see page 33).
2 When finished, press to choose OK, then press OK. 3 If you’ve added a new name, the camera prompts you to update all faces to match assigned names. Choose Yes, then press OK. The name is assigned to all faces that match this one.
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Sharing pictures/videos Marking pictures for email It’s simple to mark pictures so that they’re ready to email when you transfer them to your computer. First, use the keyboard to create a new email address. (See page 20.) 1 Press the Review button.
■ To view pictures/videos as thumbnails, press the Wide Angle (W) button. (For more information, page 24.) Playing a video Press OK to play a video. Press OK to pause/resume. Playback speed During playback: ■ Press to adjust the volume.
Reviewing and editing Using the undo delete picture feature If you accidentally delete a picture, you may be able to use Undo Delete to retrieve it. This feature is only available immediately after you delete a picture. Protecting pictures/videos from deletion 1 Press the Review button.
1 Press the Review button. The camera shows the last picture that was taken. 2 Press the Wide Angle (W) button to view pictures/videos as thumbnails. (Press it again to see more, smaller thumbnails.) To view all pictures/videos, choose the All tab.
Tagging with keywords, page 19.) 1 Press the Review button. 2 Press the Wide Angle (W) button to view pictures by thumbnail (or choose View Thumbnails shortcut). 3 Press to choose a tab and sort pictures by All, Date, People, Favorite, or Keyword.
Reviewing and editing Understanding the review icons Print/number of prints Protected Email Video duration Picture/Video number Select picture/video Shortcuts* Add text tag View thumbnails Play video Battery level Upload Favorite Text tag * For more about shortcuts, see page www.kodak.com/go/support...
Picture Edit tab. Choose Crop, then press OK. 3 Press Telephoto (T) to shrink the crop area or Wide (W) to stretch it. Press to move the crop box. When satisfied with the crop box, press OK. 4 Follow the screen prompts.
You can do incredible things with your videos. Making a picture from a video You can choose a single frame from a video, then make a picture suitable for a 4 x 6-inch (10 x 15 cm) print. 1 Press the Review...
Reviewing and editing Selecting multiple pictures/videos Use the multi-select feature when you have two or more pictures to print, share, delete, protect/unprotect, tag with keyword, etc. Multi-select is used most effectively in thumbnail view (see page 24). 1 Press the Review...
Use Multimedia Slide Show to display your pictures/videos on the LCD. You can play all pictures/videos or select the ones you want to include in the slide show. You can customize your slide show to include music and your choice of transitions. You can even save a slide show.
Purchase accessories www.kodak.com/go/m580accessories NOTE: The slide show stops if you connect or disconnect the cable while the slide show is running. (Image quality on a television screen may not be as good as on a computer monitor or when printed.)
Reviewing and editing Using the optional remote control Use the optional remote control just as you would use the on-camera buttons—to start/stop recording, review videos and pictures, and more. Go to www.kodak.com/go/m580accessories. Remove the tab to activate the battery www.kodak.com/go/support...
Using the menu button to change settings You can change settings to get the best results from your camera. NOTE: Some modes offer limited settings. Some settings remain until you change them; others, until you change modes or turn off the camera.
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Daylight—For pictures in natural lighting. Program and Panorama Tungsten—Corrects the orange cast of incandescent light modes.) bulbs. Ideal for indoor pictures under tungsten or halogen lighting without flash. Fluorescent—Corrects the green cast of fluorescent lighting. Ideal for indoor pictures under fluorescent lighting without flash.
Ideal for focusing on a precise area. AF Control (Still) Continuous AF—Because the camera is always focusing, there is no need to press the Shutter button halfway down to Choose an auto-focus setting. focus. Single AF—Focuses when the Shutter button is pressed halfway down.
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To access your camera Help system, see page Settings More information Image Storage Auto—The camera uses the card if one is in the camera. If not, the camera uses internal memory. Choose a storage location for pictures/videos. Internal Memory—The camera always uses internal memory, even if a card is installed.
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Settings More information Orientation Sensor On—The camera rotates pictures so that all appear in the same orientation on the camera. Orient pictures so that they are displayed with the correct side up. On Transfer—The camera rotates pictures when they are transferred to your computer.
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Doing more with your camera Settings More information Format Memory Card—Deletes everything on the card; formats the card. CAUTION: Cancel—Exits without making a change. Formatting deletes all Internal Memory—Deletes everything in pictures/videos, internal memory including email addresses and including those that are keyword tags;...
Transferring, printing pictures Transferring pictures to your computer When you connect the camera to the computer, it prompts you to run the KODAK Software Downloader on your computer. Make sure the computer is connected to the Internet. When you connect the camera to the computer, the KODAK Software Downloader automatically runs.
1 Turn on the printer. Turn on the camera. The PictBridge logo is displayed, followed by the current picture and menu. (If no pictures are found, a message is displayed.) If the menu turns off, press any button to redisplay it.
Have prints, photo greeting cards, frames, and albums delivered to your door. Printing from an optional SD or SDHC Card Automatically print tagged pictures when you insert your card into a printer with ■ an SD/SDHC Card slot. See your printer user’s guide for details.
Getting help from your camera Your camera offers a built-in Help system. It describes every setting for every menu choice. If you learn nothing else about your camera, learn how to use on-camera Help. Turning on camera Help Press the Menu button, then highlight a menu choice.
22) or insert a new card. ■ Battery life is short Make sure the correct battery type is installed (see page ■ Wipe the contacts with a clean, dry cloth before inserting a battery in the camera. ■ Insert a new/charged battery (see page www.kodak.com/go/support...
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Make sure the battery is charged and installed correctly (see the camera page ■ Make sure the KODAK Camera USB Cable, Micro B / 5-Pin is connected to the camera and the computer (see page 39). Then turn on the camera.
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(see page 35). For focus ranges, see Camera Specifications starting on page ■ Place the camera on a flat, steady surface or use a tripod (especially in high-zoom settings or in low light). ■ Use a larger picture size (see page 33).
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Direct printing (PICTBRIDGE enabled printer) problems Status Solution ■ Cannot find the Use the Direct printing menu to change the image storage location. desired picture ■ The Direct printing Press any camera button to redisplay the menu. menu interface turns ■...
Download and get Help with other KODAK Software www.kodak.com/go/camerasw Download KODAK EASYSHARE Software www.kodak.com/go/easysharesw (or see Help in EASYSHARE Software) Get help with the WINDOWS OS and working with www.kodak.com/go/pcbasics digital pictures Other Get support for cameras, software, accessories, more www.kodak.com/go/support...
(The SD logo is a trademark of the SD Card Association.) Maximum supported card size: 32 GB Internal storage capacity—64 MB internal memory (32 MB available for image storage. 1 MB equals one million bytes.) Taking lens—8X optical zoom; f/3.3–f/5.7; 35 mm equivalent: 28–224 mm Image stabilizer—CCD shift type...
If you suspect water has gotten inside the camera, remove the battery and card. Allow all components to air-dry for at least 24 hours before using the camera. Blow gently on the lens or LCD to remove dust and dirt. Wipe gently with a soft, ■...
The LCD displays the approximate number of pictures (or minutes/seconds of video) remaining. Actual storage capacity varies depending on subject composition, card size, and other factors. You may be able to store more or fewer pictures and videos. Important safety instructions CAUTION: Do not disassemble this product;...
Appendix Remove the battery when the product is stored for an extended period of time. In ■ the unlikely event that battery fluid leaks inside the product, contact Kodak customer support. ■ In the unlikely event that battery fluid leaks onto your skin, wash immediately with water and contact your local health provider.
If Kodak is unable to repair or replace a Product, Kodak will, at its option, refund the purchase price paid for the Product provided the Product has been returned to Kodak along with proof of the purchase price paid.
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Appendix Hereby, Eastman Kodak Company declares that this KODAK Product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Australian C-Tick N137 VCCI Class B ITE Russian GOST-R Eastman Kodak Company Rochester, NY 14650 China RoHS...
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Appendix Korean Class B ITE Korean Li-Ion Regulatory www.kodak.com/go/support...
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11 connect camera, 39 focus control, 35, 36 transfer to, 39 focus framing marks, 6 connector, USB / A/V, 31 auto focus (AF) copy pictures zone, 35 card to memory, 29 memory to card, 29 to computer, 39...
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6 cleaning lens, 50 loading battery, 1 guidelines, battery, 52 SD/SDHC Card, 5 locate pictures, 25 long time exposure, 34, 37 help camera help, 42 Web links, 42 magnify a picture, 24 high ISO, 13 maintenance, camera, 50...
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Index make picture from video, 28 orientation sensor, 37 manner/museum, 12 marking panoramic pictures, 15 for email, 20 people, tagging, 18 memory PICTBRIDGE enabled printer, 40 inserting card, 5 picture size, 33, 34 menu settings, 33 pictures modes, 11 copying, 29...
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Index regulatory information, 54 long time exposure, 34, 37 remote control, 32 orientation sensor, 37 repair, 47 picture size, 33, 34 reset camera, 37 picture-taking mode, 11 reviewing pictures/video self-timer, 14 as you take them, 7 sharpness, 35 deleting, 22...
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7 zoom trimming a video, 28 digital, 9 troubleshooting, 42 optical, 9 turning camera on and off, 4 typing, 20 undelete, undo, 23 upgrading software, firmware, 50 URLs, Kodak Web sites, 42 transfer pictures, 39 VCCI compliance, 56...
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