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- Page 1 KODAK EASYSHARE Camera / M552 Extended user guide www.kodak.com For help with your camera: www.kodak.com/go/M552support...
- Page 2 Eastman Kodak Company Rochester, New York 14650 © Eastman Kodak Company, 2011 All screen images are simulated. Kodak, EasyShare, and Pulse are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company. 4H7336_en...
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Page 3: Front View
Front view Flash www.kodak.com/go/support Product features Record button (for videos) Shutter button (for pictures) Battery Charging light Power button Self-timer/Video light Lens Microphone Speaker... -
Page 4: Product Features
Delete button Tripod socket SD/SDHC card (optional accessory) Zoom button USB port Strap post Review button: Review, edit, or tag pictures and videos; change settings Share button: Share pictures and videos SD/SDHC Card slot Battery compartment www.kodak.com/go/support... -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
3 Reviewing and editing ...19 Reviewing pictures/videos ... 19 Deleting pictures/videos ... 21 Viewing pictures/videos in different ways... 22 A smarter way to find and enjoy your pictures... 23 Understanding the review icons... 24 Adding a border to a picture... 25 www.kodak.com/go/support... - Page 6 8 Appendix ...49 Specifications... 49 Care and maintenance ... 51 Upgrading your software and firmware... 51 Storage capacities ... 51 Important safety instructions ... 52 Battery replacement, battery life ... 53 Limited warranty ... 53 Regulatory compliance ... 55 www.kodak.com/go/support...
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Page 7: Setting Up Your Camera
Setting up your camera Attaching the strap Loading the KLIC-7006 battery Purchase extra batteries Charge the battery www.kodak.com/go/support KODAK Li-Ion Rechargeable Digital Camera Battery KLIC-7006 www.kodak.com/go/accessories see page 2... -
Page 8: Charging The Battery
(All rechargeable batteries lose power over time, even if they’re not being used.) Charge the Li-ion battery whenever necessary. Turn off the camera. Connect a KODAK Camera USB Cable, Micro B / 5-Pin and charger. (Use only the cable included with this camera.) Battery Charging light: •... - Page 9 If your package includes an external battery charger Watch the battery level Purchase extra batteries www.kodak.com/go/support Battery Charging light: • Flashing green: charging • Steady On green: finished charging See page 10 www.kodak.com/go/accessories Setting up your camera Yours differ.
- Page 10 Charge via your computer’s USB port The camera charges when the computer is on and awake. Turn off hibernation, sleep, and standby modes. Turn off the camera. Connect a KODAK Camera USB Cable, Micro B / 5-Pin and charger. Battery Charging light: • Blinking: charging •...
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Page 11: Turning On The Camera
Turning on the camera Setting the language and date/time NOTE: To change language in the future, use the Settings menu www.kodak.com/go/support Setting up your camera Language: to change. to accept. Date/Time: At the prompt, press to change current field. for previous/next field. -
Page 12: Storing Pictures On An Accessory Sd/Sdhc Card
If pictures/videos are detected in internal memory and a card is inserted, the camera prompts you to move the pictures to the card (and erase those in internal memory). Purchase cards Optional accessory www.kodak.com/go/accessories www.kodak.com/go/support... -
Page 13: Taking Pictures/Videos
Framing marks IMPORTANT: Press the Share button to share anytime! To learn more, see In Liveview www.kodak.com/go/support 14.) 1 Use the LCD to compose the picture. 2 Press the Shutter button halfway to focus and set exposure. Framing marks indicate the camera focus area. -
Page 14: Other Picture-Taking Features
To review, tag, and edit pictures and videos, press the Review button To change camera settings, ■ ■ If it’s hard to see the LCD, you can adjust the brightness, see page to change between Clean view and Tools www.kodak.com/go/support (see page 19). see page... -
Page 15: Using Tools To Choose Actions, Preferences
Previous/Next. Press to choose a tool, then press Press to change a tool’s setting, then press Note: If you chose press to choose a setting, then press Some settings can be chosen using www.kodak.com/go/support Most recent picture Taking pictures/videos Tools... -
Page 16: Understanding The Picture-Taking Icons
Watch the battery level Don’t miss out on great pictures and videos—keep your battery fully charged. Charge the battery Purchase extra batteries Number of pictures/video time remaining Full Three quarters Half Critical AC Power See page 2 www.kodak.com/go/accessories www.kodak.com/go/support Zoom slider... -
Page 17: Taking A Video
To change camera settings, ■ If it’s hard to see the LCD, you can adjust the brightness, www.kodak.com/go/support 1 Use the LCD to compose the video. 2 To start recording, press the Record button completely down then release it. To stop recording, press and release the button again. -
Page 18: Using The Optical Zoom
NOTE: You may notice decreased image quality when using digital zoom. 1 Use the LCD to frame your subject. 2 To zoom in, press Telephoto (T). To zoom out, press Wide Angle (W). 3 Take the picture or video. NOTE: For focus distances, see Specifications starting on www.kodak.com/go/support page... -
Page 19: Using The Flash
Flash modes Auto Flash On (Fill) Red-eye Reduction www.kodak.com/go/support Flash button Flash fires When the lighting conditions require it. The camera processes the picture to correct red eye. Every time you take a picture, regardless of the lighting conditions. -
Page 20: Using Different Modes And Effects
Scene Modes: (See table below.) Choose the Scene mode that matches your picture-taking situation–for the best possible pictures. Photobooth: Like a vintage photobooth, the ■ camera uses a self-timer to take 4 pictures, then combines them into a single strip. page 15.) www.kodak.com/go/support (See page 16.) -
Page 21: Using The Photobooth Feature
1 Press the Mode button 2 Press to choose Photobooth, then press OK. 3 Compose the scene. Press the Shutter button halfway, then completely down. The camera takes 4 pictures after 8-second delays, then produces a single strip. www.kodak.com/go/support Taking pictures/videos page 18.) -
Page 22: Using Program Mode
Focus Zone Choose Multi-Zone, Center-Zone, Face Priority. Focus Mode Choose Auto or Infinity. , choose Scene mode (see White Focus Balance Zone (page 17). Burst takes a series of pictures in www.kodak.com/go/support page 14), and press OK. More tools... -
Page 23: Using The Self-Timer
The camera takes pictures until you release the Shutter button, when the burst pictures are taken, or when there is no more storage space. The flash does not fire. www.kodak.com/go/support until tools appear at the top of the LCD. until tools appear at the top of the LCD. -
Page 24: Taking Panoramic Pictures
6 If you are taking/stitching only 2 pictures, press OK to stitch them together. After you take 3 pictures, the pictures are automatically stitched together. Take 2 or 3 pictures. Get 1 panoramic picture. NOTE: To use the self-timer 10-second or 2-second setting, see page www.kodak.com/go/support... -
Page 25: Reviewing And Editing
Quickview, while reviewing a new picture IMPORTANT: Press the Share button to share anytime! In Liveview Most recent picture www.kodak.com/go/support Press the Review button to enter/exit Review. to choose All, People, Date, Keywords, Press or Videos, then press If you chose People, Date, or Keywords, highlight a name, date, or keyword, then press OK. - Page 26 • Press to see previous/next picture/video. • Press to play videos. • Press to show/hide tools. • Press to delete pictures/videos. Tags Multi-up Home Back Battery level Edit Print Slideshow More tools Picture has been marked for Share Picture/video number www.kodak.com/go/support...
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Page 27: Playing A Video
To delete other pictures, press choose Exit, then press OK. To return to picture-taking mode, press the Shutter button halfway down. NOTE: Pictures/videos cannot be deleted if the camera is in Safe mode www.kodak.com/go/support To play/pause the video, press the OK button. ■ ■... -
Page 28: Viewing Pictures/Videos In Different Ways
2 Press Telephoto (T) to magnify 2X–8X. 3 Press to view other parts of a picture. Press OK to return to 1X. until tools appear at the top of the LCD. , then press OK. see page www.kodak.com/go/support , then locate a picture. -
Page 29: A Smarter Way To Find And Enjoy Your Pictures
Videos, thumbnails are displayed.) If you press OK while a video is highlighted, the video plays.) To return to picture-taking mode, press the Shutter button halfway down. Tip: For best results, make sure the camera date/time is current www.kodak.com/go/support Tagging with keywords, page Reviewing and editing 37.) to access Keywords and Videos. -
Page 30: Understanding The Review Icons
Understanding the review icons Videos Video progress Pictures Battery level Volume Stop Trim Make picture from a video Action Print Video controls Video duration Back Home Multi-up www.kodak.com/go/support Tags Edit Print Slideshow Hide tools Picture has been marked for Share Picture/video number... -
Page 31: Adding A Border To A Picture
8 Press to choose Cancel or Apply, then follow the prompts. To return to picture-taking mode, press the Shutter button halfway down. www.kodak.com/go/support to choose a different picture. until tools appear at the top of the LCD. , then press OK. -
Page 32: Using Photo Effects To Change A Picture's Tint
Cancel or Apply, then follow the prompts. To return to picture-taking mode, press the Shutter button halfway down. to choose a different picture. until tools appear at the top of the LCD. , then press OK. , then press OK. www.kodak.com/go/support... -
Page 33: Cropping A Picture
Crop 6 Follow the prompts to crop the picture. To return to picture-taking mode, press the Shutter button halfway down. www.kodak.com/go/support to choose a different picture. until tools appear at the top of the LCD. , then press OK. -
Page 34: Trimming A Video
Done, then press the OK button. Follow the prompts to Save as New, Cancel, or Replace Original. To return to picture-taking mode, press the Shutter button halfway down. , then press OK. , then press OK. Press , then press OK. Press www.kodak.com/go/support to move the to move the... -
Page 35: Making A Picture From A Video
8 When you reach the desired frame, press , then press OK The picture is created. (The original video is saved.) To return to picture-taking mode, press the Shutter button halfway down. www.kodak.com/go/support , then press the OK button. Reviewing and editing to choose Make Picture... -
Page 36: Making An Action Print From A Video
4 Press to choose a video, then press OK. 5 Press to choose the Edit icon 6 Choose Action Print A 9-up picture is created. To return to picture-taking mode, press the Shutter button halfway down. , then press OK. www.kodak.com/go/support... -
Page 37: Selecting Multiple Pictures/Videos
(see page Selected pictures NOTE: You can also share multiple pictures/videos using the Share button www.kodak.com/go/support 22). 1 Press the Review button 2 Press to choose a stack of pictures (All, or sorted by People, Date, Keywords, or Videos), then press OK. -
Page 38: Displaying Pictures/Videos On A Television
(may be sold separately). Use the camera controls to navigate through pictures/videos on the television. Purchase accessories www.kodak.com/go/accessories NOTE: Image quality on a television screen may not be as good as on a computer monitor or when printed. www.kodak.com/go/support... -
Page 39: Sharing Pictures/Videos
IMPORTANT: To use the sharing and social networking features, you must install the KODAK Share Button App. 1 Press the Share button to share anytime: In Liveview 2 Press and OK to choose social networking sites or email addresses. -
Page 40: Choose Which Social Networking Sites To Display On Your Camera
To return to picture-taking mode, press the Shutter button halfway down. Manage email addresses and KODAK PULSE Digital Frames You can add, edit, or delete email addresses and KODAK PULSE Digital Frames on your camera. (To use the keyboard, see... -
Page 41: Tagging Pictures
Other pictures are scanned and updated with the name(s) you applied here. Press to add names to other pictures. When finished, press Done, then press OK. www.kodak.com/go/support to choose a different picture. until tools appear at the top of the LCD. to choose Yes, then press OK. - Page 42 6 Edit the name, press People Tags, press NOTE: You can have up to 20 names. , then press the OK button. See page to choose OK, then press OK. (If prompted to Update to choose Yes, then press OK.) www.kodak.com/go/support 37.)
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Page 43: Tagging With Keywords
The keyboard appears when you need to type. 1 Press to choose a letter, then press OK. 2 When finished, press www.kodak.com/go/support to choose a different picture. until tools appear at the top of the LCD. to add a tag using the “+” sign), then to choose Done, then press OK. -
Page 44: Marking Pictures/Videos As Favorites
LCD. 4 Press to choose Tags , then press OK. 5 Press to choose Keyword Tags, then press OK. 6 Press to choose Favorite, then press OK. 7 Press to choose Done, then press OK. www.kodak.com/go/support... -
Page 45: Doing More With Your Camera
Edit People—Add, modify, or delete people, email addresses, and digital picture frames so that you can share with your favorite people. Edit Web Sites—Decide which sites (such as KODAK Gallery, FACEBOOK, YouTube, etc.) are offered on your camera. Also create sharing messages and titles. - Page 46 Auto—LCD brightness is automatically adjusted according to environment. High Medium Mute Set date and time. Choose your language. KODAK Software Other Application (APPLE iPHOTO, etc.) IMPORTANT: To use the social networking features, you must install the KODAK Share Button App (see page www.kodak.com/go/support 42).
- Page 47 Removing a card during formatting may damage the card. About www.kodak.com/go/support Doing more with your camera More information Memory Card—Deletes everything on the card; formats the card. Cancel—Exits without making a change. Internal Memory—Deletes everything in internal memory including email addresses and keyword tags;...
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Page 48: Install Software
Install software Install software, transfer pictures, and share Install KODAK Software—so it’s easy to transfer and share pictures and videos. IMPORTANT: To use the sharing and social networking features, you must install the KODAK Share Button App. Make sure the computer is connected to the Internet. When you connect the camera to the computer, the KODAK Camera Setup App automatically runs. -
Page 49: Printing Pictures
Connecting the camera to a KODAK All-in-One Printer 1 Turn off the camera and printer. 2 Use the KODAK Camera USB Cable, Micro B / 5-Pin (included with the camera) to connect the camera to the printer. Printing from a KODAK All-in-One Printer 1 Turn on the printer. -
Page 50: Ordering Prints Online
Automatically print tagged pictures when you insert your card into a printer. See ■ your printer user’s guide for details. ■ Make prints at a KODAK Picture Kiosk. Go to www.kodak.com/go/picturemaker. ■ Take the card to your local photo retailer for professional printing. Marking your pictures for print... -
Page 51: Troubleshooting
40). Make sure the battery is charged Limit the time you review pictures/videos on the camera LCD. Purchase a spare battery at www.kodak.com/go/accessories. The flash does not fire in all modes. Change modes as needed (see page 13). Transfer the pictures to the computer Delete pictures from the card Turn the camera off, then on again. -
Page 52: Computer/Connectivity Problems
Turn off the camera, then turn it back on. Make sure the battery is charged and installed correctly page Make sure the KODAK Camera USB Cable, Micro B / 5-Pin is connected to the camera and the computer turn on the camera. - Page 53 When the framing marks turn green, press the Shutter button completely down to take the picture. ■ In Program mode, decrease the Exposure Compensation page www.kodak.com/go/support (see page 51). (see page (see page 13) in Program mode, change your position 16).
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Page 54: Getting Help On The Web
Getting help on the Web Get support for your product (FAQs, troubleshooting information, etc.) Purchase camera accessories Download the latest camera firmware and software Register your camera Chat, email, write, or phone Kodak (Chat not available in all languages) www.kodak.com/go/support www.kodak.com/go/accessories www.kodak.com/go/m552downloads www.kodak.com/go/register www.kodak.com/go/contact... -
Page 55: Appendix
Auto focus control—Continuous and Single AF Face detection—Yes Face recognition—Yes Shutter speed—1/8–1/1600 seconds Long time exposure—1/2–8 seconds ISO speed—Auto: 64–400; Manual: 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 Focus/Exposure Zone—TTL-AE; Face Priority, Multi-Zone, Center-Zone www.kodak.com/go/support (The SD logo is a trademark of the... -
Page 56: Video Size
Recording limit —VGA: < 4 GB; HD: < 4 GB or < 29 mins. Color modes—Vivid Color, Full Color, Basic Color, Black & White, Sepia Sharpness modes—Sharp, Normal, Soft Communication with computer—USB 2.0 high speed (PIMA 15740 protocol); via KODAK Camera USB Cable, Micro B / 5-Pin Microphone—Yes Speaker—Yes PICTBRIDGE support—Yes... -
Page 57: Care And Maintenance
Do not allow chemicals, such as suntan lotion, to contact painted surfaces. ■ Service agreements may be available in your country. Contact a dealer of KODAK Products for more information. ■ For digital camera disposal or recycling information, contact your local authorities. -
Page 58: Important Safety Instructions
LCD breaks, do not touch the glass or liquid. Contact Kodak customer support. ■ The use of an accessory that is not recommended by Kodak may cause fire, electric shock, or injury. For approved accessories, go to www.kodak/go/accessories. ■... -
Page 59: Battery Replacement, Battery Life
Limited warranty Kodak warrants its digital cameras and accessories (excluding batteries) to be free from malfunctions and defects in both materials and workmanship for the warranty period specified on your KODAK Product packaging. Retain the original dated sales receipt. -
Page 60: Limited Warranty Coverage
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. -
Page 61: Regulatory Compliance
Unless a specific Kodak warranty is communicated to the purchaser in writing by a Kodak company, no warranty or liability exists beyond any minimum requirements imposed by law, even though defect, damage, or loss may be by negligence or other act. -
Page 62: Canadian Doc Statement
Observation des normes-Classe B—Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. 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. -
Page 63: Australian C-Tick
Australian C-Tick N137 VCCI Class B ITE Korean Class B ITE Russian GOST-R Eastman Kodak Company Rochester, NY 14650 www.kodak.com/go/support Appendix... - Page 64 Appendix Korean Li-Ion Regulatory www.kodak.com/go/support...
- Page 65 Appendix China RoHS www.kodak.com/go/support...
- Page 66 5 computer connect camera, 42 transfer to, 42 computer connection, 40 connector, USB / A/V, 32 copy pictures to computer, 42 cropping pictures, 27 date setting, 5 Delete button, 21 deleting from internal memory, 21 from SD/SDHC Card, 21 www.kodak.com/go/support...
- Page 67 14 in-camera charging, 2 installing battery, 1 SD/SDHC Card, 6 keyboard, 37 keywords, 37 KODAK Camera Setup App, 42 KODAK EASYSHARE Software upgrading, 51 KODAK Software, download, 42 Kodak Web sites, 45 language, 40 brightness, 40 reviewing pictures, 19...
- Page 68 42 pictures/video deleting, 21 playing a video, 21 power camera, 5 power icon, 10 print from a video, 30 printing from a card, 44 optimizing printer, 45 order online, 44 PICTBRIDGE, 43 tagged pictures, 44 record button, 11 www.kodak.com/go/support...
- Page 69 39 picture size, 39 picture-taking mode, 14 reset all settings, 40 safe mode, 40 self-timer, 17 slide show, 40 www.kodak.com/go/support tag people, 39 setting up the camera, 1 settings picture, video size, 39 Share, 39 settings menu, 39...
- Page 70 42 trimming a video, 28 troubleshooting, 45 turning camera on and off, 5 typing, 37 upgrading software, firmware, 51 URLs, Kodak Web sites, 45 transfer pictures, 42 USB charging, 4 VCCI compliance, 57 video edit, 28 emailing marked, 38...
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