Kodak M420 manual

K OD AK EASY SHARE M420 Digital Camer a Extended user guide www .k odak.com F or interactive tutorials: www .kodak. com/go/howto F or help with you r camera: www .kodak. com/go/m420support[...]

Eastman Kodak Company Rochester , New Y ork 14650 © Eastman K odak Company , 2008 All screen images are simulated. K odak, EasyShare , and P erfect Touch ar e trademarks of Eastman K odak Compa ny . 4H5025_en[...]

Product features www .kodak.com/go/sup port i Front view 1 Shutter button 6 Lens/Lens cover 2P o w e r b u t t o n 7D C - I n ( 5 V ) 3 Flash button 8 Microphone 4 Self-timer/AF Assist light 9 Flash 5M o d e s w i t c h 4 3 1 5 7 6 8 9 2[...]

ii www .kodak.co m/go/support Product features Back view 1 LCD 6 Share button 2 Zoom (Telephoto/Wide Angle) button 7 Review button 3 Delete, Menu, Info buttons 8 SD/ SDHC Card/Battery compartment 4S t r a p p o s t 9 U S B / A V O u t 5 OK button 10 Speaker 11 Tripod socket 2 1 4 6 5 3 9 7 8 11 10[...]

www .kodak.com/go/sup port iii T able of contents 1 1 Setting up your camera ......................................................................... 1 Attaching the strap .................... ................................... ...................... .......... 1 Loading the KLIC-7003 battery ..................... ................................[...]

iv www .kodak.co m/go/support T able of contents Editing videos ........................ ....................................... .............................. 24 Understanding the review icons ........................ ........................................ ... 27 4 Doing more with your camera .....................................................[...]

www .kodak.com/go/sup port 1 1 Setting up your camera IMPOR T ANT : For package contents, se e yo ur product package. Attaching the strap Loading the KLIC-7003 battery F or information on replac ing the batt ery and extending battery life , see pa ge 55 .[...]

2 www .kodak.co m/go/support Setting up your camera Charging the battery Turning on the camera Learn other charging options See page 4 Learn more about batteries See page 55 T urn OFF the camera. 1 Connect the KODAK USB Cable, Model U-8. 2 Battery Charging light: • Blinking: charging • Steady: finished charging[...]

Setting up your camera www .kodak.com/go/sup port 3 Setting the language and date/time NO TE: To change language and date/time in the future , use the Setup menu ( see page 32 ). Storing pictures on an SD or SDHC Card Y our camera has internal memory . Y ou can purchase a K ODAK SD or SDHC Card to conveniently store more pictures/videos . CAUTION: [...]

4 www .kodak.co m/go/support Setting up your camera Other charging options First, turn OFF the camera. T he Battery Charging light: ■ Blinks during charging ■ Stays on when the battery is charged KODAK USB Cable and a USB computer port Ensure that the USB cable is connected to a powered USB port and the computer is turned on (not in sleep mode)[...]

www .kodak.com/go/sup port 5 2 T aking pictures/videos Taking focused pictures T o get clear , focused pictures: 1 Slide the Mode switch to Smart Capture . 2 Compose the picture. 3 Press the Shutter button halfway to focus and set exposure . When the framing marks turn green, press the Shutter button completely down . Using framing marks F raming m[...]

6 www .kodak.co m/go/support T aking pictures/videos Reviewing the picture/video just taken After you tak e a picture/video , the LCD displays a quickview for approximately 5 seconds . (T o exit the quickview soon er , press the Shutter button halfway .) T o review pictur es/videos anytim e, see page 15 . Using optical and digital zoom 1 T o zoom i[...]

T aking pictures/videos www .kodak.com/go/sup port 7 Using the flash Y our camera saves the flash setting, even after you turn off the camera. Flash modes Flash fires Auto When the lighting conditions require it. Fill (Flash On) Every time you take a picture, regardless of the lighting conditions. Use when the subject is in shadow or is “backlit?[...]

8 www .kodak.co m/go/support T aking pictures/videos Using different modes Slide the Mode switch to the mode that best suits your sub jects and surroundings . Use this mode For Smart Capture General picture taking—it offers excellent image quality and ease of use. ■ F ace s are detected. ■ T he scene is analyzed for other content and for ligh[...]

T aking pictures/videos www .kodak.com/go/sup port 9 Using Scene (SCN) modes Choose a Scene mode—for great pict ures in practically any situation! 1 Slide the Mode switch to SCN . 2 Press to view scene mode descriptions . If the mode des c ription turns o ff befo re you finish reading it, press OK. 3 Press OK to choose a Scene mode . SCN mode For[...]

10 www .kodak.co m/go/support T aking pictures/videos Taking a video 1 Slide the Mode switch to Video . 2 Press the Shutter button completely down , then release it. T o stop re cording, press and release the Shutter button again. T o review and work with videos , see page 15 . Night Landscape Distant scenery at night. Flash does not fire. Panning [...]

T aking pictures/videos www .kodak.com/go/sup port 11 Using shortcuts Y our camera has a clean, uncluttered interf ace . For quick access to the most popular functions: 1 Press the Info button. The shortcuts appear . 2 Press to access functions lik e Exposu re Compensation, Sel f-timer , and Auto focus . (Y ou’ll see different fu nctions in diffe[...]

12 www .kodak.co m/go/support T aking pictures/videos Using the self-timer Use the self-timer when you w ant to be included in a picture , or to ensure a steady Shutter button press . Place the came ra on a tripod or flat surface . 1 In any picture-taking mode , press the Info button to turn on the shortcut icons . 2 Press to highlight the s e lf-t[...]

T aking pictures/videos www .kodak.com/go/sup port 13 Taking panoramic pictures Use panora ma to “stitch” up to 3 pictures into a panor amic scene . NO TE: For best results , use a tripod. Only the panor a mic picture is saved; indi vidual pictures are not. (Exposure and white balance are set with the first picture . The flash is set to Off .) [...]

14 www .kodak.co m/go/support T aking pictures/videos Understanding the picture-taking icons Battery level Capture mode Pictures/time remaining Date stamp Zoom indicator Ta g n a m e Self timer Flash mode Fo c u s m o d e Exposure compensation[...]

www .kodak.com/go/sup port 15 3 W orking with pictur es/videos Reviewing pictures/videos 1 Press the Review button. 2 Press for previous/next picture/video . ■ T o exit, press the Review button. ■ T o view pictures/videos as thumbnail s, see page 17 . Magnifying a picture 1 Press T to magnify 1X–8X. 2 Press to view other parts of a picture . [...]

16 www .kodak.co m/go/support W orking with pictures/videos Deleting pictures/videos 1 Press the Re view button. 2 Press for previous/next picture/video . 3 Press the Dele te button. 4 F ollow the screen prompts. NO TE: T o delete protected pictures/videos , remove protection before delet ing. (See page 16 .) Using the undo delete feature If you ac[...]

W orking with pictures/videos www .kodak.com/go/sup port 17 Viewing pictures/videos in different ways Viewing as thum bnails (multi-up) 1 Press the Re view button. The camera shows the last picture that was taken. 2 Press the Wide Angle (W) button to view pictures /videos as thum bnails. (Press it again to see more , smaller thumbnails.) T o view a[...]

18 www .kodak.com/go/support W orking with pictures/videos Making a multimedia slide show Use Multimedia Slide Show to display your pictures/video s on the LCD . Y ou can play all pictures/videos , or select pictures to include in the slide show . Y ou can customize your slide show to include music and your ch oice of transitions . Y ou can even sa[...]

W orking with pictures/videos www . kodak.com/go/sup port 19 Displaying pictures/videos on a television Y ou can display pictures/videos on a televi sion, computer monitor , or any device equipped with a vi deo input. To connect the camera direct ly to a television, use an A/V cable (may be sold separ ately). NO TE: Ensure that the Video Out settin[...]

20 www .kodak.com/go/support W orking with pictures/videos Using the menu button in review T o use the Menu button in review: 1 Press the Review button, then the Menu button. 2 Press to highlight a ta b: ■ Review to view and share pictures/videos ■ Edit to edit pictures/videos ■ Setup to control how your camera oper ates 3 Press to highlight [...]

W orking with pictures/videos www . kodak.com/go/sup port 21 Cropping pictures Y ou can crop a picture so that only the desired portion of th e picture remains . 1 Press the Review button, then to find a picture to cro p. 2 Press the Menu button , then to highlight the Edit tab . Highlight Crop , then press OK. 3 Press T elephoto (T) to zoom in, or[...]

22 www .kodak.com/go/support W orking with pictures/videos Adding sound tags Y ou can add a recorded voice or sound tag (up to 1 minute lo ng) to a picture . NO TE: Only one sound tag can be added to each picture (not to videos). Recording a sound tag 1 Press the Review button, then to find a picture . 2 Press the Menu button, then to highlight th [...]

W orking with pictures/videos www . kodak.com/go/sup port 23 Copying pictures/videos Y ou can copy pictures/videos from a card to internal memory or fr om internal memory to a card. Copy pictures/videos: 1 Press the Re view button. 2 Press the Menu button, then to highlight the Edit tab . 3 Press to highlight Copy , then press OK. Highlight a choic[...]

24 www .kodak.com/go/support W orking with pictures/videos Editing videos Y ou can do incredible things with your videos! Making a picture from a video Y ou can choose a single fram e from a video , then make a pi cture suitable for a 4 x 6-inch (10 x 15 cm) print. 1 Press the Review button, then to find a video . 2 Press the Menu button, then to h[...]

W orking with pictures/videos www . kodak.com/go/sup port 25 Making a video action print F rom a video, you can mak e a 4-, 9-, or 16 -up picture, suitable for a 4 x 6-inch (10 x 15 cm) print. 1 Press the Review button, then to find a video . 2 Press the Menu button, then to high light the Edit tab . Highlight Acti on Print, then press OK. 3 Highli[...]

26 www .kodak.com/go/support W orking with pictures/videos Using video bookmarks Y ou can set bookmarks at inte resting places in your video , then jump from one bookmark to another . Setting bookmarks 1 Press the Review button, then to find a video . 2 Press the Menu button, then to h ighlight the Edit tab . Highlight Bo okmark, then press OK. 3 P[...]

W orking with pictures/videos www . kodak.com/go/sup port 27 Understanding the review icons Email tag F a vorite tag Print tag/number of prin t Protected Picture/Video number Upload tag Video duration Select picture Battery level T ext tag name Add text tag View multi-up Play video Shortcuts Date stamp[...]

28 www .kodak.com/go/support 4 Doing more with your camer a IMPOR T ANT : Y our camera offers a built-in Help system. T o get the most from your camera, see page 47 . Using the menu button to change settings Y ou can change se ttings to get the be st results from your cam era. NO TE: Some modes offer limited settings. Some setti ngs remain until yo[...]

Doing more wi th your camera www . kodak.com/go/sup port 29 Focus Mode Choose a focus distance. Auto— for general picture- taking. Macro— for sharpness and detail in pictures at close range. Use available light instead of flash, if possible. The camera automatically sets the focus distance depending on the zoom position. Infinity— for distant[...]

30 www .kodak.com/go/support Doing more with your cam era AF Control (Still) Choose an auto-focus setting. 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. White Balance C[...]

Doing more wi th your camera www . kodak.com/go/sup port 31 Video settings AF Zone Select a large or concentrated area of focus. Multi-Zone— evaluates 5 zones to give an even picture focus. Ideal for general picture taking. Center-Zone— evaluates the small area centered in the lens. Ideal when you need precise focus. ISO Speed Control the sensi[...]

32 www .kodak.com/go/support Doing more with your cam era Using the Setup menu Use Setup to customize your camer a. Press Menu, to highli ght Setup , then to access settings Setup Options IMPOR T ANT : Y our camera offer s a built- in Help system. Se e page 47 . Share button Choose how pictures/videos are handled when you press the Share button. NO[...]

Doing more wi th your camera www . kodak.com/go/sup port 33 Date Stamp Imprint the date on pictures. Not available on panoramic pictures. Choose a date option, or turn off the feature. Red Eye Reduction Choose how you want to reduce red eye. Preflash— red eye preflash fires before the picture is taken. Digital Correction— red eye preflash does [...]

34 www .kodak.com/go/support Doing more with your cam era Auto Power Of f Choose inactivity time until came ra turns off. 10 minutes 5 minutes 3 minutes 1 minute Video Out Choose the regional setting that lets you connect the camera to a television or other external device. NTSC— used in North America and Japan; most common format. PAL— used in[...]

www . kodak.com/go/sup port 35 5 T r ansferring , printing , tagging CAUTION: Before connecting any cables , install th e software that was included with your camera. F ailure to do so may cause th e software to load incorrectly . Installing the software 1 Close all open software applications before starting the installation. NO TE: I f running Win[...]

36 www .kodak.com/go/support T ransferrin g, printin g, tagging Transferring pictures/videos Using the USB cable Using other options Y ou can also use a K ODAK Card Reader to transfer your pictures/videos . Purchase acc essories www .kodak.com/go/m420accessories Learn more about connecting www .kodak.com/go/howto T urn on the camera. Then connect a[...]

T ransferr ing, printing , tagging www . kodak.com/go/sup port 37 Printing pictures Direct printing with a KODAK All-in-One Printer Y our camera is compatible with P I CTBRIDGE T echnology , so you can print directly to PICTBRIDGE enabled printers . Y ou need a camera with fully charged battery , a PICTBRIDGE enabled printer , and a USB cable. 1 Tu[...]

38 www .kodak.com/go/support T ransferrin g, printin g, tagging Disconnecting the camera from a KODAK All-in-One Printer 1 T urn off the camera and printer . 2 Disconnect the USB cable fro m the camera an d the printer . Using a printer that is not PICTBRIDGE enabled After you tr ansfer pictures from the camera to y our computer , you can print the[...]

T ransferr ing, printing , tagging www . kodak.com/go/sup port 39 Tagging your pictures Y ou can tag your pictures so they are easy to: ■ Print ■ Email ■ Organize with a favorite tag ■ Organize with a tag name that you create Tagging pictures for printing 1 Press the Review button. Press to locate a picture . 2 Press the Menu button. Press [...]

40 www .kodak.com/go/support T ransferrin g, printin g, tagging Tagging pictures/videos for emailing First, create a new email address: h ighlight Add Email, p r ess OK, then use the on-camer a k eyboard. 1 Press the Review button. Press to locate a picture , then press OK. 2 Press to highlight Em ail, then pre ss OK. 3 Press to locate an email add[...]

T ransferr ing, printing , tagging www . kodak.com/go/sup port 41 Assigning the favorite tag to pictures/videos T o make your favorite pictures/videos easi er to locate in EASY SHARE Software , you can assign the favorite tag. 1 Press the Review button, then locate a picture/video. 2 Press the Share button. The favorite tag appears with the picture[...]

42 www .kodak.com/go/support T ransferrin g, printin g, tagging Assigning a tag to the pictures/videos you take next Use the Set T ag feature to assign a tag name to the next pictures/videos you tak e . First, create a new tag name: highlight N e w T ag, press OK, then use the on-camera ke y b o a r d . 1 Press the Menu button . 2 Highlight the Set[...]

www . kodak.com/go/sup port 43 6 T r oubleshooting IMPOR T ANT : Y our camera offers a built-in Help system. T o get the most from your camera, see page 47 . Camera problems Status Solution Camera does not turn on ■ Mak e sure the battery is charged and installed correc tly (see page 1 ). Camera does not turn off Camera buttons and controls do no[...]

44 www .kodak.com/go/support T roubleshooting Computer/connectivity problems Battery life is short ■ Mak e sure the correct battery ty pe is installed (see page 55 ). ■ Wipe the contacts with a clean, dry c loth before inserting a battery in the camer a. ■ Insert a new or charged battery (see page 1 ). You cannot take a picture ■ T urn the [...]

T roubleshooting www . kodak.com/go/sup port 45 Picture quality problems Status Solution Picture is not clear ■ T o automatically set exposure an d focus , press the Shutter button halfway . When the framing marks turn green, press the Shutter button completely down to tak e the picture . ■ Clean the lens (see page 53 ). ■ Mak e sure the came[...]

46 www .kodak.com/go/support T roubleshooting Direct printing (PICTBRIDGE enabled printer) pr oblems Status Solution Cannot find the desired picture ■ Use the Direct printing menu to change the image storage location. The Direct printing menu interface turns off ■ Press any camer a button to redisplay the menu. Cannot print pictures ■ Mak e s[...]

www . kodak.com/go/sup port 47 7 Getting help Getting help from your camera Y ou want the most from your camer a. Y ou want to understand: ■ What it can do for you ■ And how to tak e the best possible pictures and videos Great news! Y our camera offers a bui lt-in Help system . It describes every setting for every menu choice . If you learn not[...]

48 www .kodak.com/go/support Getting help Getting help on the Web Camera Software Other Email, write, or phone Kodak www .kodak.com/go/contact Get support for your product (FAQs, troubleshooting information, arrange for repairs, etc.) www .kodak.com/go/m420support Purchase camera accessories (lenses, cards, etc.) www .kodak.com/go/m420accessor i es[...]

Getting help www . kodak.com/go/sup port 49 Getting help on the telephone NO TE: If you have questions concerning this p ro duct, you may speak with K odak customer support. Australia 1800 267 588 Netherlands 020 346 9372 Austria 0179 567 357 New Zealand 0800 880 120 Belgium 02 713 14 45 Norway 23 16 21 33 Brazil 0800 891 42 13 Philippines 1 800 1 [...]

50 www .kodak.com/go/support 8 Appendix Camera specifications CCD— 1/2.33-type Effective pixels— 10 MP LCD— 7.6 cm (3.0 in.) LCD; 230K pixels Image storage— Option al SD/SDHC Card (Th e SD logo is a trademark of the SD Card Association.) Maximum su pported card size: 32 GB Internal storage capacity— 64 MB internal memory (48 MB available [...]

Appendix www . kodak.com/go/sup port 51 ISO speed— Auto (in Smart Capture): 80–1600; Manual: 64, 100, 200, 400, 8 00, 1600, 3200, 6400 (ISO 3200, 6400 available for picture sizes of 3.1 MP or less .) Exp osu re m ete rin g— TTL-AE; Multi-Pa ttern, Center-W eight, Center -Spot Exposure compensation— +/-2.0 EV with 1/3 EV step Whi t e Ba l a [...]

52 www .kodak.com/go/support Appendix Program/SCN: 10.0 MP (4:3): 3648 x 2736 pixels 8.9 MP (3:2): 3648 x 2432 pixels 7.5 MP (16:9): 3648 x 2064 pixels 5.0 MP (4:3): 2592 x 1944 pixels 3.1 MP (4:3): 2048 x 1536 pixels 2.2 MP (3:2): 1800 x 1200 pixels 2.1 MP (16:9): 1920 x 1080 pixels 1.2 MP (4:3): 1280 x 960 pixels Color modes— High Color , Natur[...]

Appendix www . kodak.com/go/sup port 53 We i g h t — 13 6 g (4.8 oz) with out card or battery Operating temperatur e— 0–40 ° C (32–104 ° F) Care and maintenance ■ If you suspect wa ter has go tten inside the ca mera, remove the battery and card. Allow all componen ts to ai r - dry for at least 24 hou rs before usin g the camera. ■ Blo[...]

54 www .kodak.com/go/support Appendix Important safety instructions CAUTION: Do not disassemble this product; there are no user -serviceable parts inside . Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. K OD AK AC Adapters and Battery Chargers are intended for indoor use only . The use of controls , adjustments, or procedures other than those spec[...]

Appendix www . kodak.com/go/sup port 55 ■ Dispose of batteries acco rding to lo cal and nation al regulations . Visit www .kodak. com/go/kes . ■ Do not charge non-rechar geable ba tteries . ■ F or more information on batteries, visit www .kodak.com/go/batterytypes . Battery replacement, battery life K ODAK Li-Ion Rechargeable Digital Ca mera [...]

56 www .kodak.com/go/support Appendix will repair or replace Products if they fa il to function p r operly duri ng the w arranty period, subject to any cond itions and/or lim itations stated herein. W arranty service will include all labor as well as any ne cess ary adjustments and/or replacemen t parts. If K odak is unable to repair or replace a P[...]

Appendix www . kodak.com/go/sup port 57 Yo u r r i g h t s Some states or jurisdicti ons do not allow exclusion or limitation of i ncidental or consequential damages , so th e above limitation or excl usion may not apply to you. Some states or jurisdictions do not allow li mitations on how long an implied w arranty lasts , so the above limitation m[...]

58 www .kodak.com/go/support Appendix which the receiver is conn ected; 4) consult the deal er or an experienced radio/TV technician for ad ditional suggesti ons . An y changes or modifica tions not expres sly approved by the party responsibl e for comp liance could void the user’ s authority to operate the equipment. Where shielded interf ace ca[...]

Appendix www . kodak.com/go/sup port 59 Korean Class B ITE VCCI Class B ITE Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment labeling Australian C-Tick In Europe: For human/environmental protection, it is your responsibility to dispose of this equipment at a collection facility established for this purpose (separate from municipal waste). For more informa[...]

60 www .kodak.com/go/support Appendix Canadian DOC statement DOC Class B Compliance— T his Class B digital apparatus comp lies with Canadian ICES-003. Observation des normes-Classe B— Cet appareil numérique de la clas se B est conforme à la norm e NMB-003 du Canada. FCC and Industry Canada T his de vice complies wi th Industry Canada RSS-210 [...]

www . kodak.com/go/sup port 61 Index 1 A A/V out, 19 about this cam e ra, 34 accessories, 36 battery, 55 buying, 48 SD/SDHC Card, 3 advanced digital zoom, 33 AF control (Still), 30 AF zone, 31 auto enhancemen t, 21 focus control, 30 focus framing marks, 5 power off, 34 auto focus (AF) zone, 31 auto power off, 34 B backlight, 9 battery charging, 2, [...]

62 www .kodak.com/go/support Index during quickview , 6 from internal memory, 16 from SD/SDHC Card, 16 protecting pictures , videos, 16 digital zoom, 6 setting, 33 displaying slide show, 18 disposal, recycling, 53 downloading pictures, 35 E EASYSHARE Softwar e, 35 edit videos, 24 emailing pictures, videos, 40 expected battery life, 55 exposure long[...]

www . kodak.com/go/sup port 63 Index L language, 34 LCD, ii brightness, 32 dimmer, 3 2 reviewing pictures, 15 reviewing videos, 15 LCD brightness, 32 LCD dimmer, 32 lens cleaning lens, 5 3 light, self-t imer, i loading battery, 1 SD/SDHC Card, 3 softwa re, 3 5 long time exposure, 29, 31, 32 M Mac OS, installing software, 35 magnify a picture, 15 ma[...]

64 www .kodak.com/go/support Index emailing tagged, 4 0 K ODAK PERFECT T OUCH, 21 printing, 38 printing tagged, 39 protecting, 16 review icons, 27 reviewing, 15 tagging, 39 taking, modes, 8 tran sfer via USB cable, 35 pictures/video deleting, 16 playing a vid eo, 15 power camera, 2 power button, i pre-taggi ng, 42 printing from a card, 38 from comp[...]

www . kodak.com/go/sup port 65 Index image storage, 32 ISO, 31 language, 34 LCD brightness, 32 LCD dimmer, 32 long time exposure, 29, 31, 32 orientation sensor, 33 picture size, 28 picture-taking mode, 8 self-timer, 12 sharpness, 31 sound volume, 33 video out, 34 video size, 31 white balance, 30 setting up the camera, 1 setup menu, 32 Share button,[...]

66 www .kodak.com/go/support Index USB/AV Out, ii V video action print, 25 copying, 23 edit, 24 emailing tagged, 4 0 out, 34 playback, 15 protecting, 16 review icons, 27 size, 31 transfer to computer, 35 viewing, 15 video bookmarks, 26 video out, 34 video size, 31 viewing by multi-up, 17 picture , after taking, 6, 15 volume, 33 W warranty, 55 white[...]