Installing the software Before connecting any cables, install the software that was included with your camera. Follow the on-screen instructions. After installing the software, return to this user guide. Loading the batteries See the Extended user guide www.kodak.com/go/c182support www.kodak.com/go/c182support...
Turning on the camera Setting the language and date/time See the Extended user guide Language: to change. OK to accept. Date/Time: At the prompt, press OK. to change current field. for previous/next field. OK to accept. www.kodak.com/go/c182support www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter...
Turn the Mode dial to Smart Capture 2 Press the Shutter button halfway to focus and set exposure. When the framing marks turn green, press the Shutter button completely down. Mode dial See the Extended user guide www.kodak.com/go/c182support Framing marks www.kodak.com/go/c182support...
Reviewing pictures/videos Review See the Extended user guide Press the Review button to enter/exit Review. View previous/next picture/video. Play a video. www.kodak.com/go/c182support www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter...
Transferring pictures/videos Turn off the camera. 2 Connect the KODAK USB Cable, Model U-8 (may be included). Turn on the camera. See the Extended user guide www.kodak.com/go/c182support www.kodak.com/go/c182support...
If you learn nothing else about your camera, learn how to use on-camera Help. Because the more you know your camera, the more confident you become. See the Extended user guide Press the Menu button then highlight a menu choice. Press the Info button. Scroll through a Help topic. www.kodak.com/go/c182support www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter...
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• taken pictures • transferred pictures to your computer Keep learning! Finish reading this book, so you can take and share your best pictures! Visit www.kodak.com/go/c182support: • the extended user guide • interactive troubleshooting and repairs • interactive tutorials • FAQs •...
NOTE: Sound cannot be played on the camera. Sound is heard after the video is Blur Reducing blur caused by camera shake or subject motion. Reduction Program Access to more manual settings than Smart Capture mode. transferred to your computer. www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter...
Landscape Distant scenes. Flower Close-ups of flowers or other small subjects in bright light. www.kodak.com/go/c182support Doing more with your camera 1 Turn the Mode dial to Video 2 Press the Shutter button completely down, then release it. To stop recording, press and release the Shutter button again.
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Reduces red eye of people in night scenes or low-light conditions. Night Landscape Distant scenery at night. Flash does not fire. High ISO People indoors, in low-light scenes. Panorama “Stitching” 2 or 3 pictures into 1 panoramic scene. (R-L, L-R) Panning Shot Emphasizing horizontal motion, keeping the subject sharp. www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter...
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. www.kodak.com/go/c182support Doing more with your camera 1 Use the LCD to frame your subject.
(when the light is behind the subject). In low light, hold the camera steady or use a tripod. A preflash fires, shrinking the eye pupil, before the picture is taken. A preflash does not fire; the camera corrects red eye. Never www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter...
The shortcuts appear. 2 Press to access functions like Exposure Compensation, Self-timer, and Auto focus. (You’ll see different functions in different modes.) 3 Press to choose a setting. To hide the shortcuts, press Shortcuts www.kodak.com/go/c182support Doing more with your camera...
OK. 4 Highlight an option, then press OK. (Some options let you use NOTE: Some modes offer limited settings. Some settings remain until you change them; others, until you change modes or turn off the camera. www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter...
Understanding the picture-taking icons Focus mode Self timer Exposure compensation Flash mode Capture mode Tag name www.kodak.com/go/c182support Doing more with your camera Pictures/time remaining Zoom slider Battery level Date...
Press the Shutter button halfway down to return to Capture mode. Understanding the review icons Video duration Select picture Shortcuts Add text tag View thumbnails Play video Upload mark Favorite mark Text tag name Print tag/number of prints Protected Email mark Picture/Video number Battery level Date stamp www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter...
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How do you tell yours? Prints • 4 x 6 pictures • Enlargements, posters • Collages • Photo books www.kodak.com/go/c182support Digitally Photo gifts • EASYSHARE Digital Picture Frame • Cards • HDTV devices • Calendars •...
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Share your stories! Load KODAK EASYSHARE Software. Pictures become stories here! At home KODAK All-in-One Printers www.kodak.com/go/tips Pictures start here! Transfer pictures to your computer. Take pictures. Online At a local photo retailer www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter KODAK Picture Kiosk...
■ ■ Battery life is short ■ ■ www.kodak.com/go/c182support Make sure the batteries are charged and installed correctly (see page Transfer all pictures to the computer (see Take another picture. Continue taking pictures. The camera is operating normally.
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If the 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, visit www.kodak.com/go/accessories. ■...
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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. Repair, replacement, or refund of the purchase price are the sole remedies under the warranty.
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In countries other than the United States and Canada, the terms and conditions of this warranty may be different. 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.
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Appendix Australian C-Tick N137 Korean Class B ITE China RoHS www.kodak.com/go/c182support...
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