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Page 1: Digital Camera
KODAK EASYSHARE M381 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/m381support... - Page 2 Eastman Kodak Company Rochester, New York 14650 © Kodak, 2009 All screen images are simulated. Kodak, EasyShare, and Perfect Touch are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company. 4H6510_en...
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Page 3: Front View
Front view Mode dial Shutter button Flash Micro- phone www.kodak.com/go/support Product features Power button Flash button Self-timer light Lens/Cover... -
Page 4: Back View
Product features Back view Delete, Menu, Info buttons Tripod socket SD/SDHC Card/ Battery compartment Battery Zoom Charging (Telephoto/ light Wide Angle) button USB/AV Out DC-In (5V) Strap post OK button Share button Review button www.kodak.com/go/support... -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Selecting multiple pictures/videos ... 16 Making a multimedia slide show ... 17 Using the menu button in review... 19 Cropping pictures... 20 Using KODAK PERFECT TOUCH Technology... 20 Copying pictures/videos... 21 Editing videos ... 21 Understanding the review icons... 24... - Page 6 7 Appendix ...46 Camera specifications ... 46 Care and maintenance ... 48 Upgrading your software and firmware... 48 Storage capacities ... 49 Important safety instructions ... 49 Battery replacement, battery life ... 50 Limited warranty ... 51 Regulatory compliance ... 53 www.kodak.com/go/support...
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Page 7: Setting Up Your Camera
Setting up your camera IMPORTANT: For package contents, see your product package. Attaching the strap Loading the KLIC-7003 battery Notched corner For information on replacing the battery and extending battery life, see www.kodak.com/go/support page... -
Page 8: Charging The Battery
Setting up your camera Charging the battery Turn off the camera. Connect the KODAK USB Cable, Model U-8. Battery Charging light: • Blinking: charging • Steady: finished Charge Li-Ion batteries frequently, even if power remains. Other charging options KODAK 5V AC Adapter... -
Page 9: Turning On The Camera
Turning on the camera Setting the language and date/time NOTE: To change language and date/time in the future, use the Setup tab www.kodak.com/go/support Setting up your camera Language: to change. OK to accept. Date/Time: At the prompt, press OK. to change current field. -
Page 10: Storing Pictures On An Optional Sd Or Sdhc Card
Inserting or removing a card while the camera is on may damage the pictures, the card, or the camera. 1 Turn off the camera. 2 Insert or remove the optional card. 3 Turn on the camera. Purchase accessories www.kodak.com/go/m381accessories www.kodak.com/go/support... -
Page 11: Taking Pictures/Videos
Framing marks indicate the camera focus area. In Smart Capture mode (and in SCN modes designed for pictures of people), the camera attempts to focus on faces. Framing marks www.kodak.com/go/support 1 Turn the Mode dial to Smart Capture press the Power button to turn on the camera. -
Page 12: Reviewing The Picture/Video Just Taken
To use the 5X digital zoom: In video mode, press the Telephoto (T) button. ■ In picture-taking mode, press the Telephoto (T) ■ button until the slider on the LCD is at the maximum optical zoom range. Release Telephoto (T), then press it again. www.kodak.com/go/support... -
Page 13: Using The Flash
2 methods. To choose a Digital red eye setting, see Correction Eye Reduction, page www.kodak.com/go/support Press the flash button repeatedly to scroll through flash modes. The current flash mode is shown in the LCD status area. Flash fires When the lighting conditions require it. -
Page 14: Using Different Modes
Reducing blur caused by camera shake or subject motion. Action pictures. “Stitching” up to 3 pictures into a panoramic scene. (See Point-and-shoot simplicity when taking pictures in practically any situation. (See page Capturing video with sound. (See button and choose Picture Size. page 10.) www.kodak.com/go/support page 12.) -
Page 15: Using Scene (Scn) Modes
Reduction of red eye in night scenes or low-light conditions. Night Landscape Distant scenery at night. Flash does not fire. Panning Emphasizing horizontal motion, keeping the foreground sharp. High-ISO Low-light pictures (such as people on a stage). www.kodak.com/go/support Taking pictures/videos... -
Page 16: Taking A Video
4 To hide the shortcuts again, press Shortcuts 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. To review and work with videos, see www.kodak.com/go/support page... -
Page 17: Using The Self-Timer
(page Use the same procedure to take a 2- or 10-second self-timer video, but press the Shutter button completely down. www.kodak.com/go/support icon. Press A picture is taken after a 10-second delay (so you have time 12), only the 2- and 10-second options are available. -
Page 18: Taking Panoramic Pictures
5 If you are taking 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 19: Understanding The Picture-Taking Icons
Understanding the picture-taking icons Self timer Exposure compensation Flash mode Capture mode Tag name www.kodak.com/go/support Taking pictures/videos Pictures/time remaining Zoom slider Battery level... -
Page 20: Working With Pictures/Videos
Press OK to play a video. Press OK to pause/resume. During playback: ■ Press to adjust the volume. ■ Press to play at 2X speed; press again for 4X. Press to reverse at 2X speed; press again for 4X. ■ button. to view other parts of a www.kodak.com/go/support... -
Page 21: Deleting Pictures/Videos
CAUTION: Formatting internal memory or an SD or SDHC Card deletes all (including protected) pictures/videos. (Formatting internal memory also deletes email addresses and tag names. To restore them, see EASYSHARE Software Help.) www.kodak.com/go/support button. button. Working with pictures/videos Protecting appears... -
Page 22: Viewing Pictures/Videos In Different Ways
2 Press OK to select pictures/videos. A check mark appears on the picture. You can now print, transfer, delete, etc. the selected pictures. You can press OK a second time to remove a check mark. and highlight the pictures/videos. page button, then www.kodak.com/go/support... -
Page 23: Making A Multimedia Slide Show
On, then press OK. 3 Press to highlight Preview Show, then press OK. The slide show repeats until you press OK or until the battery is exhausted. www.kodak.com/go/support button. Select 2-100 pictures (see to highlight the Review tab. Highlight Working with pictures/videos page 16). -
Page 24: Displaying Pictures/Videos On A Television
(Image quality on a television screen may not be as good as on a computer monitor or when printed.) www.kodak.com/go/m381accessories (see page 30). The slide show stops if you... -
Page 25: Using The Menu Button In Review
Setup to control how your camera operates 3 Press to highlight a setting, then press OK. 4 Highlight an option, then press OK. IMPORTANT: Your camera offers a built-in Help system. www.kodak.com/go/support button, then the Menu Working with pictures/videos button. See page... -
Page 26: Cropping Pictures
IMPORTANT: Your camera offers a built-in Help system. Using KODAK PERFECT TOUCH Technology KODAK PERFECT TOUCH Technology helps ensure better, brighter pictures. PERFECT TOUCH Technology is automatically applied to pictures taken in Smart Capture mode. (You cannot apply PERFECT TOUCH Technology to videos, panoramic pictures, or pictures to which PERFECT TOUCH Technology is already applied.) -
Page 27: Copying Pictures/Videos
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. Picture Video IMPORTANT: Your camera offers a built-in Help system. www.kodak.com/go/support button. to highlight the Review tab. page 15). -
Page 28: Trimming A Video
3 Follow the screen prompts. The video is trimmed. (You can save it as a new video or replace the original.) ■ Press the Shutter button halfway down to return to Capture mode. See page www.kodak.com/go/support button, then to find a to highlight... -
Page 29: Making A Video Action Print
9-up picture Video Press the Shutter button halfway down to return to Capture mode. ■ IMPORTANT: Your camera offers a built-in Help system. www.kodak.com/go/support Working with pictures/videos 1 Press the Review video. 2 Press the Menu button, then the Edit tab. Highlight Action Print, then press OK. -
Page 30: Understanding The Review Icons
Working with pictures/videos Understanding the review icons Video duration Select picture Add text tag View multi-up Play video Upload tag Favorite tag Text tag name www.kodak.com/go/support Print tag/number of prints Protected Email tag Picture/Video number Battery level... -
Page 31: Using The Menu Button
Choose a picture resolution. Burst Take up to 3 pictures in quick succession. (Burst is not available in Panorama mode.) www.kodak.com/go/support Capture Options IMPORTANT: Your camera offers a built-in Help system. See page 0.0, +/-0.3, +/-0.7, +/-1.0, +/-1.3, +/-1.7, +/-2.0 Camera specifications, page On—press the Shutter button halfway to focus and set... -
Page 32: Capture Options
NOTE: EASYSHARE Software also lets you change a color picture to black-and-white or sepia. Continuous AF—because the camera is always focusing, there is no need to press the Shutter button halfway down to focus. Single AF—uses TTL-AF (through-the-lens auto focus) when the Shutter button is pressed halfway down. www.kodak.com/go/support... - Page 33 Evaluate light levels at specific areas of a scene. AF Zone Select a large or concentrated area of focus. www.kodak.com/go/support Capture Options IMPORTANT: Your camera offers a built-in Help system. See page Auto—automatically corrects white balance. Ideal for general picture taking.
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Page 34: Video Settings
Video Options IMPORTANT: Your camera offers a built-in Help system. See page 640 x 480 @ 30 fps (VGA) 320 x 240 @ 30 fps (QVGA) 10 seconds 2 seconds 2-shot Auto—for general video-taking. Macro—for close range. Infinity—for distant subjects. www.kodak.com/go/support... -
Page 35: Using The Setup Tab
Create tag names and assign them to pictures/videos. See page Red Eye Reduction Choose how you want to reduce red eye. www.kodak.com/go/support Setup Options IMPORTANT: Your camera offers a built-in Favorite and Upload—pictures/videos are tagged as Favorites and uploaded to your preferred online service when you connect to your computer or network. - Page 36 Off—pictures are not rotated. Power On Focus Lock Shutter Error Self-timer Sound Volume (High, Medium, Low, Mute) Set date and time. NTSC—used in North America and Japan; most common format. PAL—used in Europe and China. Choose your language. www.kodak.com/go/support See page...
- Page 37 Removing a card during formatting may damage the card. About View camera information. www.kodak.com/go/support Using the Menu button Setup Options IMPORTANT: Your camera offers a built-in Help system. Memory Card—deletes everything on the card; formats the card.
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Page 38: Transferring, Printing, Tagging
Installing the software 1 Close all open software applications before starting the installation. NOTE: If running WINDOWS OS and installing EASYSHARE Software from the Kodak Web site, do not close the WinZip application. If prompted, allow EASYSHARE Software to access the Internet. -
Page 39: Transferring Pictures/Videos
Transferring pictures/videos Using the USB cable Turn off the camera. 2 Connect a KODAK USB Cable, Model U-8. 3 Turn on the camera. Purchase accessories Learn more about connecting and transferring Using other options You can also use a card reader to transfer your pictures/videos. -
Page 40: Printing Pictures
PICTBRIDGE enabled Printers. You need a camera with a fully charged battery, a PICTBRIDGE enabled Printer, and a USB cable. Connecting the camera to a KODAK All-in-One Printer 1 Turn off the printer. Turn on the camera. 2 Connect the appropriate USB cable from the camera to the printer. -
Page 41: Ordering Prints Online
After you transfer pictures from the camera to your computer, you can print them from EASYSHARE Software. For details, see Help in EASYSHARE Software. Ordering prints online KODAK Gallery (www.kodakgallery.com) is one of the many online print services offered in EASYSHARE Software. You can easily: ■... -
Page 42: Tagging/Marking Your Pictures
When you transfer the marked pictures to your computer, the EASYSHARE Software print screen opens. For details on printing, see Help in EASYSHARE Software. button. Press to locate a picture. to highlight Print, then press OK. to change it. Repeat See page www.kodak.com/go/support... -
Page 43: Marking Pictures/Videos For Emailing
Marking pictures/videos for emailing It’s simple to mark pictures so that they’re ready to email using KODAK EASYSHARE Software. First, create a new email address. (See name.) 1 Press the Review 2 Press to highlight Email, then press OK. 3 Press to locate an email address, then press OK. - Page 44 IMPORTANT: Your camera offers a built-in Help system. button, then locate a picture/video. (See page 37.) button, then locate a picture/video. to locate a picture, then press OK. See page www.kodak.com/go/support...
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Page 45: Assigning A Tag To Pictures/Videos You Take Next
Press the Shutter button halfway down to return to Capture mode. ■ When you transfer the tagged pictures/videos to your computer, EASYSHARE Software opens and categorizes your pictures/videos with the appropriate tag. IMPORTANT: Your camera offers a built-in Help system. See page www.kodak.com/go/support... -
Page 46: Getting Help
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! Turning on camera Help Press the Menu button, then highlight a menu choice. Press the Info Scroll through a Help topic www.kodak.com/go/support button. -
Page 47: Getting Help On The Web
Getting help on the Web Camera Email, write, phone, or chat with Kodak (Chat is not available in all languages.) Get support for your product (FAQs, troubleshooting information, arrange for repairs, etc.) Purchase camera accessories (lenses, cards, etc.) Download the latest camera firmware and software... -
Page 48: Troubleshooting
Transfer the pictures to the computer Delete pictures from the card page 2 or visit www.kodak.com/go/USBcharging. Insert a new battery (see page Make sure the correct battery type is installed Wipe the contacts with a clean, dry cloth before inserting a battery in the camera. -
Page 49: Computer/Connectivity Problems
Computer does not communicate with the camera ■ ■ ■ www.kodak.com/go/support Turn the camera off, then on again. Depress the Shutter button all the way Insert a new or charged battery Memory is full. Transfer pictures to the computer delete pictures (see page 15), or insert another card. - Page 50 When the framing marks turn green, press the Shutter button completely down to take the picture. ■ In Program and Panorama modes, adjust the Exposure Compensation (see page 48). (see page 7) or change your position so light is not 46.) (see page 46.) (see page 25). www.kodak.com/go/support...
- Page 51 Make sure there is a connection between the camera and the printer (see page pictures ■ Make sure the printer and the camera have power. ■ Camera or printer Follow the prompts to resolve the issue. display an error message www.kodak.com/go/support 34). 34). Getting help...
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Page 52: Appendix
Shutter speed—8–1/1400 seconds; long time exposure 0.5–8 seconds ISO speed—Auto (in Smart Capture): 80–1600; Auto (in P mode): 80–400; Manual: 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 Exposure metering—TTL-AE; Multi-Pattern, Center-Weight, Center-Spot (The SD logo is a trademark of the www.kodak.com/go/support... -
Page 53: Image File Format
Sharpness modes—Sharp, Normal, Soft Video capture—4 GB maximum VGA (640 x 480 @ 30 fps) QVGA (320 x 240 @ 30 fps) Video blur reduction—Yes Communication with computer—USB 2.0 high speed (PIMA 15740 protocol); via USB cable model U-8 www.kodak.com/go/support Appendix... -
Page 54: 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 55: Storage Capacities
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, see www.kodak/go/accessories. ■... -
Page 56: Battery Replacement, Battery Life
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. -
Page 57: Limited Warranty
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 58 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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Page 59: Regulatory Compliance
(separate from municipal waste.) For more information, contact your retailer, collection facility, or appropriate local authorities; or visit www.kodak.com/go/recycle. Product weight TBD g (TBD oz). www.kodak.com/go/support Appendix... -
Page 60: Australian C-Tick
Appendix Australian C-Tick N137 Korean Class B ITE VCCI Class B ITE Russian GOST-R Eastman Kodak Company Rochester, NY 14650 www.kodak.com/go/support... -
Page 61: 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/E. - Page 62 20 customize camera, 29 date setting, 3 deleting during quickview, 6 from internal memory, 15 from SD/SDHC Card, 15 protecting pictures, videos, 15 digital zoom, 30 displaying slide show, 17 disposal, recycling, 48 downloading pictures, 32 EASYSHARE Software, 32 www.kodak.com/go/support...
- Page 63 SD/SDHC Card, 4 software, 32 ISO speed, 28 KODAK EASYSHARE Software installing, 32 upgrading, 48 KODAK PERFECT TOUCH Technology, 20 Kodak Web sites, 40 language, 30 brightness, 29 reviewing pictures, 14 reviewing videos, 14 LCD brightness, 29 lens cleaning lens, 48...
- Page 64 14 power camera, 3 pre-tagging, 39 printing from a card, 35 from computer, 35 optimizing printer, 40 order online, 35 PICTBRIDGE, 34 tagged pictures, 35 protecting pictures, videos, 15 quickview, 30 quickview, using, 6 recycling, disposal, 48 www.kodak.com/go/support...
- Page 65 3 exposure metering, 27 image storage, 29 ISO, 28 language, 30 LCD brightness, 29 long time exposure, 26, 29 www.kodak.com/go/support orientation sensor, 30 picture size, 25 picture-taking mode, 8 self-timer, 11 sharpness, 28 video out, 30 video size, 28...
- Page 66 USB cable, 32 trash can, deleting, 6 trimming a video, 22 turning camera on and off, 3 undelete, undo, 15 upgrading software, firmware, 48 URLs, Kodak Web sites, 40 transferring pictures, 32 video action print, 23 copying, 21 edit, 21...
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