Kodak EasyShare V530 zoom digital camera User’s guide www.kodak.com For interactive tutorials, www.kodak.com/go/howto For help with your camera, www.kodak.com/go/v530support...
Picture-taking modes ... 20 Running a slide show ... 23 Cropping pictures... 26 Making pictures from a video ... 26 Viewing picture/video information ... 27 Using the histogram to view picture brightness... 27 Copying pictures and videos ... 28 www.kodak.com/go/support...
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Camera specifications ... 50 Flash settings in each mode... 53 Storage capacities ... 54 Important safety instructions ... 55 Battery life ... 56 Upgrading your software and firmware... 57 Additional care and maintenance ... 57 Warranty... 58 Regulatory compliance ... 60 www.kodak.com/go/support...
Setting up your camera Attaching the strap Loading the battery For information on replacing batteries and extending battery life, see www.kodak.com/go/support Notched corner page...
Setting up your camera Charging the battery Charge until all 3 battery charging lights are lit (approximately 3 hours). Kodak EasyShare photo frame dock 2 (May be sold separately.) 5-volt AC adapter (included with your camera) NOTE: Use this AC adapter to charge the battery and to power the EasyShare photo frame dock 2.
NOTE: You can also press the Auto/SCN, Video, or Favorites button to turn on the camera in that mode. Setting the date/time, first time At the prompt, press OK. to change. for previous/next field. to accept. www.kodak.com/go/support Setting up your camera...
Your camera has 16 MB of internal memory. You can purchase an SD or MMC card to conveniently store more pictures and videos. NOTE: We recommend Kodak SD or MMC cards. When using the card for the first time, format it in this camera before taking pictures (see CAUTION: A card can only be inserted one way;...
• Status icons on • Status icons off • Histogram on Taking a video Press the Video mode button. Press the Shutter button completely down and release. To stop recording, press and release the Shutter button again. www.kodak.com/go/support for: AF/AE indicator...
Red—Picture is not sharp enough for an acceptable 4 x 6-inch (10 x 15 cm) print. White—Print sharpness is still being determined. Tag a picture/video for email or as a favorite; tag a picture to print. page is displayed during www.kodak.com/go/support...
Date stamp Burst Landscape/Close-up Album name Zoom: digital telephoto wide Histogram In capture mode—shutter pressed halfway www.kodak.com/go/support Taking pictures and videos Flash Picture size Pictures/time remaining Image storage location Video time remaining AF mode Focus zone Exposure metering White balance...
NOTE: Framing marks do not appear in Landscape or Video mode. When you use Focus Zone and set Center Zone, the framing marks are fixed at Center Wide. Center focus Center wide focus Side focus Center and side focus Left and right focus www.kodak.com/go/support...
Press once to reverse at 2X speed; press again for 4X (during playback). NOTE: To learn how to choose and view your favorite pictures, see accessory Kodak EasyShare photo frame dock 2, EasyShare dock, or Kodak 5-volt AC adapter. (See www.kodak.com/go/v530accessories.) Magnifying a picture during review www.kodak.com/go/support...
Understanding the review icons Pictures Print tag/number of prints Favorite tag Email tag Blur warning Scroll arrows Videos Video length Scroll arrows Protected Picture/Video number Image storage location Review Picture/Video number Image storage location Review www.kodak.com/go/support...
Formatting internal memory or an SD or MMC card deletes all (including protected) pictures and videos. (Formatting internal memory also deletes email addresses, album names, and favorites. To restore them, see EasyShare software Help.) www.kodak.com/go/support Taking pictures and videos appears with...
1 Close all software applications that are open on your computer (including anti-virus software). 2 Place the Kodak EasyShare software CD into the CD-ROM drive. 3 Load the software: if the install window does not appear, choose Run from the Start Windows OS—...
Transferring pictures with the photo frame dock 2 If you have a Kodak EasyShare photo frame dock 2, use it to transfer pictures. (To purchase accessories, see www.kodak.com/go/v530accessories.) Transferring pictures with the USB cable If you do not have an EasyShare dock, use the USB / A/V connector and USB cable model U-8 (may be sold separately).
Transferring and printing pictures Also available for transferring You can also use these Kodak products to transfer your pictures and videos. Kodak EasyShare camera dock, Kodak EasyShare printer dock (see Kodak multi-card reader, Kodak SD multimedia card reader-writer Purchase these and other accessories at a dealer of Kodak products or www.kodak.com/go/v530accessories.
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Connecting the camera to a PictBridge enabled printer 1 Turn off the camera and printer. 2 Optional: If you have a Kodak 5-volt AC adapter (optional accessory), plug it into the camera and into an electrical outlet. 3 Connect the appropriate USB cable from the camera to the printer. See your printer...
Automatically print tagged pictures when you insert your card into a printer with an SD/MMC card slot. See your printer user’s guide for details. Make prints at an SD/MMC card-capable Kodak picture maker. (Contact a location prior to visiting. See www.kodak.com/go/picturemaker.) Take the card to your local photo retailer for professional printing.
6000 camera dock 6000 Other docks: printer dock 4000 camera dock II LS420, LS443 camera dock Purchase camera docks, printer docks, and other accessories at a dealer of Kodak products or www.kodak.com/go/v530accessories. www.kodak.com/go/support Transferring and printing pictures Docking configuration...
4 x 6-in. (10 x 15 cm) print. 1 Use the LCD to frame your subject. 2 Press Telephoto (T) to zoom in. Press Wide Angle (W) to zoom out. The zoom indicator shows zoom status. 3 Take the picture or video. www.kodak.com/go/support...
(If the lighting conditions require flash but do not require Red-eye reduction, the flash may fire only once.) Never For flash settings in each mode, see www.kodak.com/go/support Doing more with your camera Press the flash button repeatedly to scroll through flash modes.
Point-and-shoot simplicity when taking pictures under special conditions. (See page Capturing video with sound. (See Viewing favorite pictures. (See Press until the Close-up or Landscape icon appears in the LCD status area. www.kodak.com/go/support 21.) page page 38.)
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Landscape Flash does not fire. Place the camera on a flat, steady surface or use a tripod. www.kodak.com/go/support Doing more with your camera Camera pre-settings Subject is sharp and the background is indistinct. Position your subject at least 6 ft (2 m) away and fill the frame with a head and shoulder pose.
Use the Slide Show to display your pictures and videos on the LCD. NOTE: If you have an EasyShare photo frame dock 2, see Starting the slide show To save battery power, use an optional Kodak 5V AC adapter. 1 Press the Review button, then press the Menu button. 2 Press...
1 On the Slide Show menu, press button. 2 Press to select a transition, then press the OK button. to highlight Interval, then press the OK to highlight Loop, then press the OK button. to highlight Transition, then press the OK www.kodak.com/go/support...
USB / A/V connector Running a slide show with the photo frame dock 2 Your package may include an EasyShare photo frame dock 2. See your packaging for details. (To purchase accessories, see www.kodak.com/go/v530accessories.) www.kodak.com/go/support Doing more with your camera page...
A picture is created. The original video is saved. Pictures take up space in internal memory or on a card. Press the Menu button to exit the menu. , then press OK. to move the crop box. , then press OK. www.kodak.com/go/support...
The histogram shows the distribution of the subject’s brightness. If the peak is to the right of the graph, the subject is bright; if it’s to the left, the subject is dark. Optimal exposure is achieved when the peak is in the middle of the histogram. www.kodak.com/go/support Doing more with your camera for:...
You can adjust exposure compensation to make your pictures darker or lighter. to increase exposure compensation to decrease exposure compensation The exposure compensation level is shown on the LCD brighter or dimmer. , then press the OK button. page 11). page www.kodak.com/go/support and the LCD gets...
Camera takes up to 5 pictures while the Shutter button is pressed. Capture an expected event, such as a person swinging a golf club. www.kodak.com/go/support Doing more with your camera Icon Options Off (default) Press the Shutter button halfway, then completely down.
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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. Open Shade—for pictures in shade in natural lighting. Available in Auto and SCN-Custom mode. www.kodak.com/go/support...
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Evaluate light levels at specific areas of a scene. This setting remains until you change modes or turn off the camera. www.kodak.com/go/support Doing more with your camera Icon Options Auto (default) ISO 80, 100, 200, 400, 800 (800 available only in 1.8 MP picture size.)
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Available only in SCN-Custom mode. Off (default) Pre-select album names before you take pictures or videos. Then, all the pictures or videos you take are tagged with those album names. See Continuous (default) 5 sec. 15 sec. 30 sec. On (default) www.kodak.com/go/support page...
4 Choose an option, then press the OK button. Setting Return to previous menu. Camera Sounds Choose sound effects. Sound Volume www.kodak.com/go/support Doing more with your camera Icon Options Auto (default)—the camera uses the card if one is in the camera. If not, the camera uses internal memory.
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Loop (On/Off, for slide show) Transition (between slide show frames) Image Source (Auto/Internal/Favorites) Run Time (for slide show) On (default) On Transfer—sets Orientation Sensor on camera LCD to Off. When picture is transferred to the computer, it is rotated to the proper orientation. www.kodak.com/go/support...
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Removing a card during formatting may damage the card. About View camera information. www.kodak.com/go/support Doing more with your camera Options On—red-eye flash fires before the picture is taken. Off (default)—red-eye flash does not fire. NOTE: The camera automatically corrects red-eye, even if the Red Eye Preflash is set to Off.
Third—transfer to your computer When you transfer the tagged pictures or videos to your computer, Kodak EasyShare software opens and categorizes your pictures in the appropriate album. See EasyShare software Help for details.
Use the Album feature in Review mode to tag the pictures and videos in your camera with album names. First—on your computer Use Kodak EasyShare software to create album names on your computer, then copy up to 32 album names to the camera’s internal memory. See EasyShare software Help for details.
NOTE: For the best 4 x 6 in. (10 x 15 cm) prints, use the 4.4 MP (3:2) print quality setting. See page to locate a picture. , then press the OK button.* page www.kodak.com/go/support page to locate a to change it. Repeat this step page...
Tagging pictures and videos for emailing First—on your computer Use Kodak EasyShare software to create an email address book on your computer. Then, copy up to 32 email addresses to the camera’s internal memory. For details, click the Help button in the Kodak EasyShare software.
Favorite appears in the status area. To remove the tag, press page 13) or an EasyShare dock. button. to scroll through favorites. section of your camera’s to locate a picture. , then press the OK button. page 12.) www.kodak.com/go/support...
4 Press the Menu button to exit the menu. Preventing favorites from transferring to the camera 1 Open the Kodak EasyShare software. Click the My Collection tab. 2 Go to the Albums view. 3 Click the Camera Favorites Album for your camera.
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2 Press the Share button. 3 Highlight Print or Email , then press the OK button. NOTE: Favorites that were taken on this camera (not imported from another source) are good for prints up to 4 x 6 in. (10 x 15 cm). www.kodak.com/go/support...
Make sure the correct battery type is installed Insert a charged battery. Connect the camera to a Kodak 5-volt AC adapter, then try again. Make sure the battery is charged. Turn the camera off, then on again. (The lens does not extend in Favorites mode.)
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Insert a new or charged battery. If the problem still exists, get help Card may be corrupted. Format the card in the camera Use another memory card. (page 12). (page 56). (page (page (page (page (page 48). (page www.kodak.com/go/support 12), 35).
Make sure the camera is not in Close-up mode if you are more than 21 in. (0.7 m) from your subject. Place the camera on a flat, steady surface or use a tripod (especially in high-zoom settings or in low light). www.kodak.com/go/support Insert a charged battery (page Turn on the camera.
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When the AF/AE indicator turns green, press the Shutter button completely down to take the picture. In Auto and SCN-Custom modes, adjust the Exposure Compensation (page (page 19) or change your position so light is not (page 51). (page 19). (page 51). 28). www.kodak.com/go/support...
The Direct print menu interface turns off. Cannot print pictures. Camera or printer display an error message. www.kodak.com/go/support Solution Turn on the camera. Make sure the camera is not in Favorites mode. Use the Direct print menu to change the image storage location.
Get help with the Windows operating system and working with digital pictures Other Get support for cameras, software, accessories, more Get information on Kodak EasyShare printer docks Get information on Kodak inkjet products Optimize your printer for truer, more vibrant colors Register your camera www.kodak.com/go/v530support...
Telephone customer support If you have questions concerning this product, you may speak with Kodak customer support: Australia 1800 147 701 Austria 0179 567 357 Belgium 02 713 14 45 Brazil 0800 150000 Canada 1 800 465 6325 China 800 820 6027...
Appendix Camera specifications For more specifications, visit www.kodak.com/go/v530support. CCD—1/2.5 in. CCD, 4:3 aspect ratio Output image size— 5.0 MP: 2576 x 1932 pixels 4.4 MP (3:2): 2576 x 1716 pixels 4.0 MP: 2304 x 1728 pixels 3.1 MP: 2048 x 1536 pixels 1.8 MP: 1552 x 1164 pixels...
Image storage—Optional MMC or SD Card the SD Card Association.) Internal storage capacity—16 MB internal memory Quickview—Yes Video output—NTSC or PAL Power—Kodak Li-Ion rechargeable digital camera battery KLIC-7002; 5V AC adapter www.kodak.com/go/support Appendix (The SD logo is a trademark of...
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Color modes—High Color, Natural Color, Low Color, Black & White, Sepia Date stamp—None, YYYYMMDD, MMDDYYYY, DDMMYYYY Tripod mount—1/4 inch Operating temperature—32–104 F (0–40 C) Size—4 in. (9.2 cm) x 2 in. (5 cm) x 1 in. (2.2 cm) @ power off Weight—4.6 oz (130 g) without card or battery www.kodak.com/go/support...
Auto* Custom Auto* * When you change to Auto or Red-eye in these modes, it becomes the default until you change it. www.kodak.com/go/support Available settings Auto, Off, Fill Flash, Red-eye Auto, Off, Fill Flash, Red-eye Off, Fill Flash Auto, Off, Fill Flash, Red-eye...
48 sec. 53 sec. 1 min. 47 sec. 3 min. 34 sec. 7 min. 9 sec. 14 min. 19 sec. www.kodak.com/go/support 3.1 MP 1.8 MP QVGA (320 x 240) 2 min. 2 sec. 2 min. 16 sec. 4 min. 32 sec.
Kodak customer support. Using this product The use of an accessory attachment that is not recommended by Kodak, such as an AC adapter, may cause fire, electric shock, or injury. If using this product in an airplane, observe all instructions of the airline.
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.
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.
Limitations Request for Warranty service will not be accepted without proof of date of purchase, such as a copy of the original dated Kodak EasyShare digital camera or accessory sales receipt. (Always keep the original for your records.) This warranty does not apply to the battery(s) used in digital cameras or accessories.
Kodak makes no other express or implied warranty for this product. In the event that the exclusion of any implied warranty is ineffective under the law, the duration of the implied warranty will be one year from the purchase date.
Regulatory compliance FCC compliance and advisory Kodak EasyShare V530 zoom digital camera This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
MPEG-4 Use of this product in any manner that complies with the MPEG-4 visual standard is prohibited, except for use by a consumer engaging in personal and non-commercial activities. www.kodak.com/go/support www.kodak.com/go/recycle Appendix for recycling...
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57 children, 22 clock, setting, 3 close-up mode, 20 color mode, 31 computer connecting camera, 12 transfer to, 12 connector, USB / A/V, 13, 25 copy pictures card to memory, 28 memory to card, 28 www.kodak.com/go/support...
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