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Summary of Contents for Kodak EasyShare V1253
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Page 1: Zoom Digital Camera
Kodak EasyShare V1253 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/v1253support... - Page 2 Eastman Kodak Company Rochester, New York 14650 © Eastman Kodak Company, 2007 All screen images are simulated. Kodak, EasyShare, and Perfect Touch are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company. 4J6218_en...
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Page 3: Product Features
Zoom lever (W/T) Shutter button Flash Flash button On/Off button Auto/SCN (scene) mode button NOTE: 6, 7, and 8 are also Battery Charging lights. www.kodak.com/go/support Video mode button Favorites mode button Lens Video light/Self-timer light/AF assist light DC-In (5V) Stereo microphones... -
Page 4: Back View
Product features Back view Review button Speaker Menu button Delete button Strap post optional Joystick Share button Battery compartment 10 Slot for optional SD or MMC card 11 Tripod socket 12 USB, A/V Out, Dock connector www.kodak.com/go/support ; OK button (press) -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Deleting pictures/videos ... 15 Using the menu button in review... 16 Cropping pictures ... 17 Adding sound tags ... 17 Using Kodak Perfect Touch technology ... 18 Editing videos ...19 Running a slide show ...22 Viewing pictures/videos in different ways... 26 Selecting multiple pictures/videos ...27... - Page 6 8 Appendix ...57 Camera specifications ... 57 Care and maintenance ... 59 Upgrading your software and firmware... 60 Storage capacities ... 60 Important safety instructions ... 60 Battery replacement, battery life ...61 Limited warranty ... 62 Regulatory compliance ... 64 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 packa ge. Attaching the strap Loading the KLIC-7004 battery For information on replacing batteries and extending battery life, see page www.kodak.com/go/support... -
Page 8: Charging The Battery
If the B attery Charging lights do not turn on during USB charging, ensure: The USB cable is connected to a powered USB port The computer is turned on, and not in sleep mode For more on USB charging, visit www.kodak.com/go/USBcharging. To purchase accessories, visit www.kodak.com/go/v1253accessories. Charge using a K odak 5V AC... -
Page 9: Turning On The Camera
Charging the battery using other accessories Kodak EasyShare camera or printer dock; Kodak EasyShare HDTV dock; Kodak EasyShare photo fram e dock 2 (Ma y be sold separately.) For details, see the dock user’s guide. For dock compatibility, see page Turning on the camera Press the On/Off button to turn the camera on in Auto mode. -
Page 10: Setting The Language And Date/Time
Storing pictures on an SD or MMC card Your camera has internal memory. You can purchase an SD or MMC card to conveniently store more pictures/videos (www.kodak.com/go/v1253accessories). CAUTION: A card can only be inserted one way; forcing it may cause damage. -
Page 11: Taking Pictures/Videos
(To exit the quickview sooner, press the Shutter button halfway.) Delete Play/pause a video To review pictures/videos anytime, see www.kodak.com/go/support 1 Press the On/Off or Auto/SCN button to turn on the camera. 2 Compose the picture. 3 Press the Shutter button halfway to focus and set exposure. -
Page 12: Using The Framing Marks To Take Pictures
1 Press the Video mode button. The camera enters Video mode. 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 13: Using The 3X Optical Zoom
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/support 1 Use the LCD to frame your subject. -
Page 14: Using The Self-Timer
4 Press OK, then the Menu button. 5 Compose the scene. 6 Press the Shutter button halfway, then completely down. The camera takes the picture/pictures afte r the del a y. 38), only the 2- and 10-second options are available. www.kodak.com/go/support... -
Page 15: Using The Flash
Never Your camera saves the flash setting, even after you turn off the camera. To make the camera return to its default settings (such as Auto flash), turn off Maintain Settings (see page 34). www.kodak.com/go/support (see page 33 Taking pictures/videos... -
Page 16: Using Different Modes
Point-a nd-shoot simplicity when taking pictures in pra ctically any situation. (See pa ge 11.) Capturing video with sound. (See Press until the Macro or Landscape icon appears in the LCD status area. www.kodak.com/go/support page page 42.) see page 58.) -
Page 17: Using Scene (Scn) Modes
Bright beach scenes. Text Documents. Place the camera on a steady surface or tripod. Fireworks Fireworks. Place the camera on a steady surfa ce or tripod. Flower Close-ups of flowers or other small subjects in bright light. www.kodak.com/go/support Taking pictures/videos... - Page 18 Subjects that are in shadow or “ba cklit” (when light is behind the subject). Panning Shot Shooting a fast-moving subject. The background gives the sense of movement, while the subject appears still. Candle Light Subjects illuminated by candle light. Sunset Subjects at dusk. Custom Choosing your own settings. www.kodak.com/go/support...
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Page 19: Using Camera Help
L ong time exposure Camera mode Album name White Balance Macro/Landscape Zoom: digital telephoto wide Histogram www.kodak.com/go/support Taking pictures/videos Turn on Help Scroll up/dow n Turn off Help Date stamp Pictures/ time remaining Image storage location Picture size Flash AF zone... -
Page 20: Working With Pictures/Videos
2X speed; press again for 4X. Press to reverse at 2X speed; press again for 4X. Press and hold bookmark (see to view other parts of a for 4 seconds to jump to a page 21 www.kodak.com/go/support... -
Page 21: Deleting Pictures/Videos
Formatting internal memory or an SD or MMC card de letes all (including protected) pictures/videos. ( Formatting internal memory also deletes email addresses, album names, and favorite s. To restore them, see EasyShare software Help.) www.kodak.com/go/support tion.) Working with pictures/videos Protecting... -
Page 22: Using The Menu Button In Review
23 page 26 page 27 Videos page 15 page 27 Options Perfect Touch tech. See Crop Sound Tag Make Picture Trim Action Print Bookm ark www.kodak.com/go/support page 18 page 17 page 17 page 19 page 19 page 20 page 21... -
Page 23: Cropping Pictures
4 Highlight Record, then press OK. 5 Follow the screen prompts. The sound tag is applied to your picture. Press the Menu button to exit the menu. www.kodak.com/go/support Working with pictures/videos 1 Press the Review button, then picture to crop. -
Page 24: Playing A Sound Tag
4 Press the OK button. Follow the screen prompts to replace the original picture or to save the enhanced picture as a new one. Enhanced pi c tures cannot be enhanced again on the came ra. Kodak Perfect Touch te chnology can only be used wi t h pictures, not video. -
Page 25: Editing Videos
Video Trimming a video You can trim an unwanted start or end from a video, saving only the desired portion. Video Trimmed video www.kodak.com/go/support Working with pictures/videos 1 Press the Review button, then video. 2 Press the Menu button, then Edit tab. -
Page 26: Making A Video Action Print
Highlight Action Print, then press the OK button. 3 Highlight an option, then press the OK button. Auto: The camera includes the first and last frames, then 2, 7, or 14 equally spaced frames. www.kodak.com/go/support to find a video. to highlight the... -
Page 27: Using Video Bookmarks
Using video bookmarks You can set bookmarks at interesting places in your video, then jump from one bookmark to another. Setting bookmarks Using bookmarks www.kodak.com/go/support Working with pictures/videos 1 Press the Review button, then 2 Press the Menu button, then Edit tab. -
Page 28: Running A Slide Show
Running a slide show Use Slide Show to display your pictures/videos on the LCD. NOTE: If you have a Kodak EasyShare HDTV dock, see its Getting Started Guide. If you have an EasyShare photo frame dock 2, see 1 Press the Review button. -
Page 29: Running A Multimedia Slide Show
Each picture/video is displayed once. To interrupt the slide show, press the OK button. After the slide show plays, you may save or modify it. NOTE: If you have a Kodak EasyShare HDTV dock, see its Getting Started Guide. If you have an EasyShare photo frame dock 2, see www.kodak.com/go/support... -
Page 30: Displaying Pictures/Videos On A Television
To connect the camera to a television, use an A/V cable (may be sold separately) and the USB / A/V adapter. For a true HDTV experience on your television, dock your camera on the Kodak EasyShare HDTV dock. To purchase accessories, visit www.kodak.com/go/v1253accessories. - Page 31 Working with pictures/videos Running a slide show with the photo frame dock 2 Your package may include an EasyShare photo frame dock 2. (To purchase accessories, visit www.kodak.com/go/v1253accessories.) Start slide show. www.kodak.com/go/support...
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Page 32: Viewing Pictures/Videos In Different Ways
1 Press the Review button. 2 Repeatedly press the Info/Display histogram, and picture/video info. Press the Review button to exit Review. page 27 tab. to highlight a date, album, or image storage, then press the page button to turn on/off status icons, www.kodak.com/go/support... -
Page 33: Selecting Multiple Pictures/Videos
NOTE: Pictures/videos are copied, not moved. To remove pictures/videos from the original location after copying, delete them (see copied. Protection settings are not copied. To apply protection to a picture/video, see www.kodak.com/go/support 1 Press the Review button, then picture/video. 2 Press the OK button to select pictures/videos. -
Page 34: Understanding The Review Icons
Perfect Touch tech. Blur warning Review Selected picture Sound tag Scroll arrows Videos Protected Favorite tag Email tag Review Scroll arrow s Print tag/number of prints Protected Picture/Video number Image storage location Battery level Video length Picture/Video number Image storage location www.kodak.com/go/support... -
Page 35: Understanding The Blur Warning Icons
(You may want to view on a computer monitor before printing.) Re d—Picture is not sharp enough for an acceptable 4 x 6-inch (10 x 15 cm) print. White—Print sharpness is not determined. www.kodak.com/go/support... -
Page 36: Doing More With Your Camera
Setup for other camera settings 3 Press to highlight a setting, then press the OK button. 4 Highlight an option, then press the OK button. Using the capture tab Press Menu, and OK to access settings Self-timer Choose a self-timer setting. Options page www.kodak.com/go/support... - Page 37 Capture a n event, such as a person swinging a golf club. Picture Size Choose a picture resolution. For recommended print sizes, visit www.kodak.com/go/printsizes Long Time Exposure Choose how long the shutter stays open. Color Mode Choose color tones. Unavailable in Video mode.
- Page 38 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. On (default)—In Auto mode (a nd in SCN modes designed for pictures of people), the camera attempts to focus on faces. www.kodak.com/go/support...
- Page 39 Control picture sharpness. Blur Warning page Reset to Default Ava ilable only in SCN-Custom mode. www.kodak.com/go/support Options Multi-Pattern (default)—evaluates lighting conditions throughout the image to give an optimum picture exposure. Ideal for general picture taking. Center-Weight—evaluates the lighting conditions of the subject centered in the lens.
- Page 40 Continuous AF (default for video)—because the camera is always focusing, there is no need to press the Shutter button halfway down to focus. Single AF (default for pictures)—uses TTL-AF (through-the-lens auto focus) when the Shutter button is pressed halfway down. www.kodak.com/go/support...
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Page 41: Customizing Your Camera
Image Storage Choose a storage location for pictures/videos. Set Album Choose A lbum names. You can apply different Set Album choices to videos and to pictures. www.kodak.com/go/support Options On (default) Options Power Save High Power (default) 30 seconds 20 seconds... - Page 42 NTSC (default)—used in North America and Japan; most common format. PAL —used in Europe a nd China. Interval (between slide show frames) Loop (On/Off, for slide show) Transition (between slide show frames) Source (Auto/Internal/Favorites) Run Time (for slide show) Choose your language. www.kodak.com/go/support...
- Page 43 Reset Camera Available in all modes except SCN-Custom. Feature Dem os www.kodak.com/go/support Doing more with your camera Options Memory Card—deletes everything on the card; formats the card. Cancel— exits without making a change.
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Page 44: Taking Panoramic Pictures
5 If you are taking only 2 pictures, press the OK button to stitch them together. After you take 3 pictures, the pictures are automatically stitched together. Take 2 or 3 pictures. Get 1 pano ra mic picture. NOTE: To use the self-timer 10-second or 2-second setting, see page www.kodak.com/go/support... -
Page 45: Using Exposure Compensation To Adjust Picture Brightness
The framing grid divides the LCD into thirds—vertically and horizontally. This is helpful if, for example, you want to balance a picture between water, earth, and sky. www.kodak.com/go/support Doing more with your camera To turn on the histogram in Capture mode or in Review, press the Info/Display until the histogram appears. -
Page 46: Sharing Your Pictures
Tagging pictures/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, see Help in EasyShare software. - Page 47 6 Press the Share button to exit the menu. NOTE: To add an email address, use the Add Email menu choice. Then use the on-camera keyboard. www.kodak.com/go/support Doing more with your camera to find a picture/video.
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Page 48: Tagging Pictures As Favorites
NOTE: Videos tagged as favorites remain in the Favorites folder in EasyShare software. For details, see Help in EasyShare software. to find a picture. to highlight Favorite, then press the OK button. appears in the status area. To remove the tag, press button. to view favorites. www.kodak.com/go/support... -
Page 49: Printing And Emailing Favorites
3 Highlight Print or Email, then press the O K 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 button. Press to find a picture. -
Page 50: Tagging Pictures/Videos For Albums
When you transfer the tagged pictures/videos to your computer, EasyShare software opens and categorizes your pictures/videos in the appropriate album. NOTE: To add an album, use the Add Album menu choice. Then use the on-camera keyboard. to scroll through the pictures. www.kodak.com/go/support... -
Page 51: Pre-Tagging For Album Names
Third—transfer to your computer When you transfer the tagged pictures/videos to your computer, EasyShare software opens and categorizes your pictures/videos in the appropriate album. For details, see Help in EasyShare software. www.kodak.com/go/support Doing more with your camera... -
Page 52: Transferring And Printing Pictures
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 53: Transferring Pictures/Videos
Transferring and printing pictures Transferring pictures/videos Using the USB cable If you do not have an EasyShare dock, use a Kodak USB cable, model U-8 and the USB / A/V adapter. Connect, then turn on camera. Using the photo frame dock 2 If you have a Kodak EasyShare photo frame dock 2, use it to transfer pictures. -
Page 54: Using Other Options
Printing pictures Printing with a Kodak EasyShare printer dock Dock your camera to the Kodak EasyShare printer dock and print with or without a computer. To purchase accessories, visit www.kodak.com/go/v1253accessories. For dock compatibility, visit www.kodak.com/go/dockcompatibility. Direct printing with a PictBridge enabled printer Your camera is compatible with PictBridge technology, so you can print directly to PictBridge enabled printers. -
Page 55: Transferring And Printing Pictures
Disconnecting the ca mera from a PictBridge enabled printer 1 Turn off the camera and printer. 2 Disconnect the USB cable from the camera and the printer. www.kodak.com/go/support Transferring and printing pictures www.kodak.com/go/v1253accessories to choose a picture. Choose the number of copies. -
Page 56: Dock Compatibility For Your Camera
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 EasyShare Gallery (www.kodakgallery.com) is one of the many online print services offered in EasyShare software. You can easily: Upload your pictures. -
Page 57: Troubleshooting
Memory card is almost or entirely full The battery does not charge using USB charging www.kodak.com/go/support Make sure the battery is charged and installed correctly (see page Turn the camera off, then on again. Transfer all pictures to the computer (see Take another picture. -
Page 58: Computer/Connectivity Problems
Adjust the camera Video Out setting to NTSC or PAL pa ge 36). Make sure the external device settings are correct. (See the device’s user’s guide). page page page page page page 55). (see see page (see www.kodak.com/go/support 61). 46),... -
Page 59: Picture Quality Problems
To automatically set exposure and focus, press the Shutter button halfway. When the framing marks turn green, press the Shutter button completely down to take the picture. www.kodak.com/go/support Make sure the battery is charged and installed correctly (see pa ge Turn on the camera . - Page 60 Press any camera button to redisplay the menu. Make sure there is a connection between the camera and the printer (see page 48). Make sure the printer and the camera have power. Follow the prompts to resolve the issue. www.kodak.com/go/support...
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Page 61: Getting Help
Get help with the W indows operating system and working with digital pictures Other Get support for cameras, software, accessories, more Get information on Kodak E asySha re printer docks Get information on Kodak inkjet products Optimize your printer for truer, more vibrant colors Register your camera www.kodak.com/go/support... - Page 62 Getting help NOTE: If you have questions concerning this product, you may speak with Kodak customer support. Australia 1800 267 588 Austria 0179 567 357 Belgium 02 713 14 45 Brazil 0800 891 42 13 Canada 1 800 465 6325...
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Page 63: Appendix
10.7 MP (3:2): 4000 x 2664 pixels 9 MP (16:9): 4000 x 2256 pixels 6 MP (4:3): 2832 x 2128 pixels 3.1 MP (4:3): 2048 x 1536 pixels 2.2 MP (3:2): 1800 x 1200 pixels www.kodak.com/go/support (The SD logo is a trademark of... -
Page 64: Video Capture
White Balance executed for first shot only Ele ctronic Flash— Auto flash; Auto, Fill, Red Eye, Off; Guide No. 7.7; working range: 2– 15.1 ft (0.6–4.6 m) @ wide, ISO 400; 2–9.5 ft (0.6–2.9 m) @ telephoto, ISO 400 Pattern , Center-Weight, Center-Spot www.kodak.com/go/support... -
Page 65: 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 66: Upgrading Your Software And Firmware
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/go/accessories. -
Page 67: Battery Replacement, Battery Life
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 68: 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 69 Appendix Kodak makes no other express or implied warranty for this product, and disclaims the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. 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 or such longer period as required by law.
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Page 70: Regulatory Compliance
Regulatory compliance FCC compliance and advisory Kodak EasyShare V1253 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. -
Page 71: Waste Electrical And Electronic Equipment Labeling
(separate from municipal waste). For more information, conta ct your retailer, collection facility, or appropriate loca l authorities; or visit www.kodak.com/go/recycle. (Product weight: 155 g.) VCCI Class B ITE... -
Page 72: Australian C-Tick
Appendix Australian C-Tick N137 Russian GOST-R Eastman Kodak Company Rochester, NY 14650 AIO-40 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. - Page 73 12 battery charging, 2, 3 expected life, 61 extending life, 61 loading, 1 types, 61 beach, 11 blur warning, 29, 33 www.kodak.com/go/support bookmarks, 21 burst, 31 button auto/SCN mode, i delete, 5 favorites mode, i macro/landscape, ii menu, ii...
- Page 74 60 flash, using, 9 flower, 11, 12 focus framing marks, 6 format, 37 framing grid, 39 framing marks, 5 grid, framing, 39 guidelines, battery, 61 help camera help, 13 Web links, 55 high ISO, 12 histogram, 39 www.kodak.com/go/support...
- Page 75 46 internal memory storage capacity, 60 ISO speed, 33 Kodak EasyShare software installing, 46 upgrading, 60 Kodak Perfect Touch technology, 18 Kodak Web sites, 55 language, 36 LCD, ii brightness, 35 dimmer, 35 reviewing pictures, 14 reviewing videos, 14...
- Page 76 Perfect Touch technology, 18 PictBridge enabled printer, 48 picture size, 31 pictures copying, 27 cropping, 17 emailing tagged, 40 Kodak Perfect Touch, 18 printing, 50 printing tagged, 40 protecting, 15 review icons, 28 reviewing, 14 storage capacity, 60 tagging, 45...
- Page 77 36 picture size, 31 picture-taking mode, 10 self-timer, 8 sharpness, 33 sound volume, 36 video out , 36 www.kodak.com/go/support video size, 16, 34 white balance, 32 setting up the camera, 1 setting, albums, 35 setup menu, 35 shaking hand, 29...
- Page 78 5 trimming a video, 19 troubleshooting, 51 turning camera on and off, 3 undelete, undo, 15 upgrading software, firmware, 60 URLs, Kodak Web sites, 55 transferring pictures, 46 USB, A/V out, ii VCCI compliance, 65 video action print, 20...
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