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KODAK EASYSHARE M550 Digital Camera

1. NOTE Some modes offer limited settings Some settings remain until you change them others until you change modes or turn off the camera 1 Press the Menu LZ button 2 Press 4 to choose a tab m Capture Video for the most common picture and video taking settings m Setup for other camera settings 3 Press mW to choose a setting then press OK 4 Choose an option then press OK Using the capture tab Press Menu 4 amp W Picture taking Options and OK to access settings Picture Size See Camera Specifications starting on page 47 Choose a picture resolution www kodak com go support CEN 31 Doing more with your camera Press Menu q gt amp WwW Picture taking Options and OK to access settings Self timer Burst Off Choose Self timer or Burst 10 Seconds feature 2 Seconds 2 Picture Timer Burst On Press the Shutter button halfway to focus and set exposure Press the Shutter button completely down and hold it to take up to 3 pictures Preset Keyword Tag New Keyword Create keyword names and Delete Keyword assign them to pictures videos See page 19 Exposure Compensation See Camera Specifications starting on page 47 Make a picture lighter or darker Available in Program and Panorama modes To access this feature with a shortcut see page 13 ISO Speed See Camera Specifications starting on page 47 Control the camera s sensitivity to light Long Time Exposure None Choose how long the shutter 0
2. y Year AZESTS OFS AP ww Week AlZES9 MEGS BAIA 901 9 200944 01 ARI 56 CEN www kodak com go support Appendix China RoHS FASE FA RHR EPUP EFEK AART m PEEKE ERATE MAERA SER MP RAT COME BRE BA FE P AN yE KIT 65 IE FA I E AFA EJ IR Ez Ju 3 BARNS BLERTA APM HSI T 11363 2006H1 E RHEE www kodak com go support CEN 9 Index A A V out 27 about this camera 36 accessories battery 51 buying 46 SD SDHC Card 5 add keywords names 20 AF control Still 34 AF control video 34 AF zone 33 auto 11 focus control 34 focus framing marks 6 auto focus AF zone 33 B backlight 12 battery charging 2 expected life 51 loading 1 purchase 8 25 status 8 25 types 51 beach 12 brightness LCD 8 burst 14 button delete 7 telephoto zoom 9 58 CD C cable audio video 27 camera sounds 35 Canadian compliance 55 care and maintenance 49 charging the battery 2 children 12 clock setting 4 color mode 33 computer connecting camera 37 transfer to 37 connector USB A V 27 copy pictures card to memory 30 memory to card 30 to computer 37 cropping pictures 28 customize camera 34 D date setting 4 deleting during quickview 7 from internal memory 22 from SD SDHC Card 22 protecting pictures videos 22 digital zoom 9 display brightness 8 displaying slide show 26 disposal recycling 49 www kodak com go support downloadin
3. 5 1 0 2 0 4 0 8 0 seconds stays open normally in low light conditions For best results place the camera on a tripod or steady surface 32 N www kodak com go support Press Menu 4 gt A w and OK to access settings Color Mode Choose color tones Unavailable in Video mode White Balance Choose your lighting condition Available in Program and Panorama modes Focus Mode Choose a focus distance Focus Exposure Zone Choose how the camera assesses the scene for exposure and focus Doing more with your camera Picture taking Options High Color Natural Color Low Color Black amp White Sepia for a reddish brown antique look Auto Automatically corrects white balance Ideal for general picture taking Daylight For pictures in natural lighting Tungsten Corrects the orange cast of incandescent light bulbs 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 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 subjects auto focus framing marks are unavailable Face Priority
4. field b for previous next field OK to accept NOTE To change language in the future use the Setup menu see page 36 4 CN www kodak com go support Setting up your camera Storing pictures on an optional SD or SDHC Card Your camera has internal memory We recommend purchasing an SD or SDHC Card to conveniently store more pictures videos A CAUTION A card can only be inserted one way forcing it may cause damage Inserting or removing a card while the camera is on may damage the pictures the card or the camera 1 Turn off the camera Push the card until it clicks 3 Turn on the camera Purchase accessories www kodak com go m550accessories www kodak com go support CEN gt Taking pictures videos Taking pictures To get clear focused pictures 1 The camera turns on in Smart Capture mode If it s in a different mode press the Mode button then A until the LCD displays Smart Capture mode fJ then press OK 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 gt Using the framing maike Framing marks Framing marks indicate the camera focus area 1 Press the Shutter button halfway If the camera is not focusing on the desired subject release the Shutter button and recompose the scene 2 Press the Shutter button completely down to take the picture NOTE Multiple f
5. go recycle Product weight 125 g 4 4 oz 54 N www kodak com go support Appendix Australian C Tick N137 VCCI Class B ITE Russian GOST R Eastman Kodak Company Tr Rochester NY 14650 MotToKaMepa IBTOTOBJIEHa B KHTae OCTaMbHBIe 3JIEMEHTEI AtO 40 B cooTBeTcTBHH c MapKMpoBKoit Canadian DOC statement DOC Class B Compliance This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Observation des normes Classe B Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme la norme NMB 003 du Canada CE Hereby Eastman Kodak Company declares that this KODAK Product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999 5 EC www kodak com go support CEN 9 Appendix Korean Class B ITE B IS O JIE BWIS Ba Ce Gsxm ses SA11 amp DIM IAA ASE AS SA WEA Ob T Ol Korean Li ion Regulatory ABM BAS Hate SAl DASH SB FATS c EIA SEO SHA SB A AD d HEH MST WSO e 2 vECSst EGA SH MASSA 2 al Ue A a ar Aa Sad Su SAMA ASS IA B al Ane A sos See Schl SAlct SetotAl S Al Sal CA S80 Sa Bal AA S ASU HA STS aU lel AZ Salt ESE d EREA ABS A a 2a He Bee A 2 al SE AAH 2HSLAE SUSHSa SAS FA BA BOT 2 LZA s s Z A Slt SECA EIS BA A EFS H WAALS SAPS ARIES HAA SASHA Ble A S038 het ALAE 12 SHAS EH MBS OASI ASA SSMS SE EB HESH 2D 3s S871 A Fc Ae SASAE EA Sal AIS Al AAS
6. lIt faces are detected they receive focus exposure priority If faces are not detected the camera switches to Multi Zone 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 for focusing on a precise area www kodak com go support CEN 33 Doing more with your camera Press Menu 4 W Picture taking Options and OK to access settings AF Control Still Continuous AF Because the camera is always focusing Choose an auto focus setting there is no need to press the Shutter button halfway down to focus Single AF Focuses when the Shutter button is pressed halfway down This setting uses less battery power Sharpness Sharp Control picture sharpness or Normal softness Soft Video settings IMPORTANT Your camera offers a built in Help system See page 41 Press Menu q gt amp W Video taking Options and OK to access settings AF Control Video Continuous AF Camera is always focusing Choose an auto focus setting Single AF Camera focuses once when the Shutter button is pressed Self timer Off Choose Self timer feature 10 Seconds 2 Seconds Using the Setup menu Use Setup to customize other camera settings IMPORTANT Your camera offers a built in Help system See page 41 Press Menu 4 j to choose Setup Setup Options then to access settings Date amp Time Set date and time 34 N
7. page 13 Charge the battery whenever necessary Purchase extra batteries www kodak com go m550accessories Charge the battery see page 2 www kodak com go support Taking pictures videos Using the optical zoom 1 Use the LCD to frame your subject 2 To zoom in press Telephoto T To zoom out press Wide Angle W 3 Take the picture NOTE For focus distances see Specifications starting on page 47 Using digital zoom Use digital zoom to get up to 5X magnification beyond optical zoom Digital zoom is not available in Smart Capture mode Press Telephoto T until the slider on the LCD is at the end of the optical zoom range Release Telephoto T then press it again NOTE You may notice decreased image quality when using digital zoom www kodak com go support CEN 9 Taking pictures videos Using the flash Flash modes Auto Fill Flash On Red eye Reduction Choose a setting in the Setup menu see page 35 Off Preflash to Digital Correction com 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 Every time you take a picture regardless of the lighting conditions Use when the subject is in shadow or is backlit when the light is behind the subject NOTE Not available in Smart Capture mode A preflash fires shrinking the eye pupil bef
8. the camera see page 36 Use another memory card Only SD or SDHC Cards are supported To view pictures on a card or in internal memory see page 21 Computer connectivity problems Status Solution Slide Show does not m run on an external video device E Computer does not m communicate with gw the camera Adjust the camera Video Out setting to NTSC or PAL see page 36 Make sure the external device settings are correct See the device s user guide Turn off the camera then turn it back on Make sure the battery is charged and installed correctly see page 1 Make sure the KODAK Camera USB Cable Micro B 5 Pin is connected to the camera and the computer see page 37 Then turn on the camera See KODAK Software Help at www kodak com go camerasw www kodak com go support CEN 43 Troubleshooting Picture quality problems Status Picture is not clear Picture is too dark Picture is too light 44 GOD Solution 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 Clean the lens see page 49 Make sure the camera is not in Macro mode if you are more than 27 6 in 70 cm from your subject see page 33 Place the camera on a llat steady surface or use a tripod especially in high zoom settings or in low light Use a larger picture size see page 31 If you re manually
9. to the Internet When you connect the camera to the computer the KODAK Software Downloader automatically runs Follow the prompts to download and install KODAK Software 1 Turn off the camera Use the KODAK Camera USB Cable Micro B 5 Pin to connect camera to computer Use only the cable included with this camera 3 Turn on the camera After the software is installed follow the prompts to transfer pictures and videos to your computer If the downloader does not run find and launch it e WINDOWS OS in My Computer e MAC OS on your Desktop NOTE You can also use a card reader to transfer your pictures videos Download KODAK Software later www kodak com go camerasw To use this camera on more than one computer use see page 36 the camera s Reset Startup Application feature www kodak com go support CEN 37 Transferring printing pictures Printing pictures Direct printing with a KODAK All in One Printer Your camera is compatible with PICTBRIDGE Technology so you can print directly to PICTBRIDGE enabled Printers You need a camera a PICTBRIDGE enabled Printer and a USB cable Connecting the camera to a KODAK All in One Printer 1 Turn off the camera and printer 2 Connect the appropriate USB cable from the camera to the printer Printing from a KODAK All in One Printer 1 Turn on the printer Turn on the camera The PictBridge logo is displayed followed by the current picture and menu If no pictur
10. use with incompatible accessories or attachments such as third party ink or ink tanks failure to follow Kodak s 5 N www kodak com go support Appendix operation maintenance or repacking instructions failure to use items supplied by Kodak such as adapters and cables or claims made after the duration of this warranty 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 the length of the express warranty period specified on your Kodak product packaging The option of repair replacement or refund is Kodak s only obligation Kodak will not be responsible for any special consequential or incidental damages resulting from the sale purchase or use of this product regardless of the cause Liability for any special consequential or incidental damages including but not limited to loss of revenue or profit downtime costs loss of the use of the equipment cost of substitute equipment facilities or services or claims of your customers for such damages resulting from the purchase use or failure of the Product regardless of cause or for breach of any written or implied warranty is expressly disclaimed Your rights Some states or jurisdictions do not allow exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you Some states or ju
11. warranty coverage Warranty service is only available trom within the country where the Products were originally purchased You may be required to ship Products at your expense to the authorized service facility for the country where the Products were purchased Kodak will repair or replace Products if they fail to function properly during the warranty period subject to any conditions and or limitations stated herein Warranty service will include all labor as well as any necessary adjustments and or replacement parts 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 If replacement parts are used in making repairs those parts may be remanufactured or may contain remanufactured materials If it is necessary to replace the entire Product it may be replaced with a remanufactured Product Remanufactured Products parts and materials are warranted for the remaining warranty term of the original Product or 90 days after the date of repair or replacement whichever is longer Limitations This warranty does not cover circumstances beyond Kodak s control This warranty does not apply when failure is due to shipping damage accident alteration modification unauthorized service misuse abuse
12. 6 battery Purchase extra batteries www kodak com go m550accessories Charge the battery see page 2 Know when your battery needs charging see page 8 www kodak com go support CEN 1 Setting up your camera Charging the battery If your package included Then see An in camera battery charger Using the in camera battery charger An external battery charger Using the external battery charger Using the in camera battery charger Charge the battery whenever necessary Battery Charging light e Blinking charging e Steady finished charging Your adapter D may differ 1 Turn OFF the camera 2 Connect a KODAK Camera USB Cable Micro B 5 Pin Use only the cable included with this camera NOTE You can use the camera while it s plugged in Purchase extra batteries www kodak com go m550accessories Know when your battery needs charging see page 8 2 D www kodak com go support Setting up your camera Using the external battery charger Charge the battery whenever necessary Your plug may differ N S Battery Charging light e Orange charging e Green finished charging Purchase extra batteries www kodak com go m550accessories Know when your battery needs charging see page 8 www kodak com go support CEN 3 Setting up your camera Turning on the camera Press the Power button Language Aw to change OK to accept Date Time At the prompt press OK w to change current
13. Image storage Optional SD SDHC Card SZ The SD logo is a trademark of the SD Card Association Maximum supported card size 32 GB Internal storage capacity 32 MB internal memory 20 MB available for image storage 1 MB equals one million bytes Taking lens 5xX optical zoom f 3 5 1 5 9 35 mm equivalent 28 140 mm Lens protection Built in Digital zoom 5X continuous Focus system TTL AF through the lens auto focus Multi Zone Center Zone Face Priority Working range 0 5 m 1 6 ft infinity wide normal 2 0 m 6 6 ft infinity telephoto normal 0 1 0 8 m 0 3 2 6 ft wide Macro mode 1 2 1 m 3 3 6 9 ft telephoto Macro mode Auto focus control Continuous and Single AF Face detection Yes Face recognition Yes Shutter speed 1 8 1 1400 seconds Long time exposure 0 5 8 seconds www kodak com go support CEN 4 Appendix ISO speed Auto 64 640 manual 64 100 200 400 800 1000 Exposure metering TTL AE Face Priority Multi Zone Center Zone Exposure compensation 2 0 EV with 1 3 EV step White Balance Auto Daylight Tungsten Fluorescent Open Shade Electronic Flash Auto flash Auto Fill Red Eye Off Guide No 7 m working range ISO 400 in Smart Capture mode 0 3 3 5 m 1 11 5 ft wide 0 5 2 0 m 1 6 6 6 ft telephoto Self timer mode 10 second 2 second 2 picture timer Burst mode Maximum 3 pictures 1 6 fps Capture modes Smart Capture Program Scen
14. KODAK EASYSHARE M550 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 m550support Kodak Eastman Kodak Company Rochester New York 14650 Eastman Kodak Company 2009 All screen images are simulated Kodak Pulse and EasyShare are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company 4H6807_en Product features Front view Microphone Flash Self timer Video Recording light Lens Speaker IMPORTANT Your camera offers a built in Help system See page 41 www kodak com go support GD Product features Back view Power button Flash button Mode button Shutter button Wide Angle Telephoto button USB port Strap post xK dd gt Delete Menu Share button Info Review buttons Tripod socket Battery compartment SD SDHC Card slot IMPORTANT Your camera offers a built in Help system See page 41 ii N www kodak com go support Table of contents 1 Setting UP your camera ccceccceceseseecseeeteesseeseneeeseeseeesseeseeessetsoeeeeneeses 1 nl hi 65 el eanna E E E EE 1 Loading the KLIC 7006 Datter LLL LLL anaiai ka wakash 1 Hi l lol S u unan n D nanas asas 2 MEIC on the CNN CNG uuu k a a aa asam anukasqa ketahanan 4 Setting the language and date time I nn srrasa 4 Storing pictures on an optional SD or SDHC Card l a a 3 2 Taking pictures v
15. ODAK Picture Kiosk Visit www kodak com go picturemaker m Take the card to your local photo retailer for professional printing www kodak com go support CEN 39 Transferring printing pictures Marking your pictures for printing 1 Press the Review L button Press 4 to find a picture 2 Press the Menu button 3 Press mW to choose Print then press OK 4 Press A to choose the number of copies 5 Press OK To return to picture taking mode press the Shutter button halfway down IMPORTANT Your camera offers a built in Help system See page 41 40 N www kodak com go support Troubleshooting Getting help from your camera You want the most from your camera You want to understand m What it can do for you m And how to take the best possible pictures and videos Great news Your camera offers a built in Help system It describes every setting for every menu choice If you learn nothing else about your camera learn how to use on camera Help Turning on camera Help D Press the Menu button then highlight a menu choice 2 Press the Info button AW Scroll through a Help topic www kodak com go support CEN 41 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Camera problems Status Camera does not turn on Camera does not turn off Camera buttons and controls do not function LCD is too dark In Review a blue or black screen is displayed instead of a picture Pictures remaining number doe
16. Tag pictures by people or keywords to make them easy to find later For example the camera can find all pictures that contain Mary or Dad s 60th Birthday See Tagging people page 18 or Tagging with keywords page 19 1 Press the Review gt button 2 Press the Wide Angle W button to view pictures by thumbnail or choose View Thumbnails shortcut 3 Press 4 gt A to choose a tab and sort pictures by All Date People Favorite or Keyword 4 Press 4 gt aw to choose a picture or picture stack Press Telephoto T see pictures in a stack or to see an individual picture Press Wide Angle W to see thumbnails or picture stacks To return to picture taking mode press the Shutter button halfway down Favorites People Keywords Date Tip For best results make sure the camera s date time is current see page 34 24 D www kodak com go support Reviewing and editing Understanding the review icons Print number of prints Protected Email Video duration Picture Video number Select picture video F SelectBhoto ae Add text tag 6 l View thumbnails JES Play video gt A A Upload 2 O Birthday Battery level Favorite Text tag For more about shortcuts see page 13 Know when your battery needs charging The battery level icon works like the gas gauge in your car but appears only when the battery requires your attention If you re viewing shortcuts the battery
17. The camera is now in the highlighted scene mode To read a mode description after it has turned off press OK to see it again SCN mode Portrait Sport Blur Reduction Panorama L R R L Landscape High ISO Close up Flower Sunset Backlight Candle Light Children Manner Museum Text Beach 2 GD For Full frame portraits of people Action pictures Reducing blur caused by camera shake or subject motion Stitching 2 or 3 pictures into 1 panoramic scene See page 15 Distant scenes People indoors in low light scenes Close range Use available light instead of flash if possible Close ups of flowers or other small subjects in bright light Subjects at dusk Subjects that are in shadow or backlit Subjects illuminated by candle light Action pictures of children in bright light Quiet occasions like a wedding or lecture Flash and sound are disabled For best results place the camera on a steady surface or tripod Documents For best results place the camera on a steady surface or tripod Bright beach scenes www kodak com go support Taking pictures videos SCN mode For Snow Bright snow scenes Fireworks Fireworks For best results place the camera on a steady surface or tripod Self Portrait Close ups of yourself Assures proper focus and minimizes red eye Night Portrait Reduces red eye of people in night scenes or low light conditions Night Landscape Distant scenery at nig
18. adjusting the ISO speed realize that a high ISO setting may cause grainy pictures see page 32 Reposition the camera for more available light Use Fill flash see page 10 or change your position so light is not behind the subject Move so that the distance between you and the subject is within the effective flash range See Camera Specifications starting on page 47 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 In Program mode adjust the Exposure Compensation see page 32 Reposition the camera to reduce the amount of available light Turn the flash off see page 10 Move so that the distance between you and the subject is within the effective flash range See Camera Specifications starting on page 47 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 In Program mode adjust the Exposure Compensation see page 32 www kodak com go support Troubleshooting Direct printing PICTBRIDGE enabled printer problems Status Solution Cannot find the m Use the Direct printing menu to change the image storage location desired picture The Direct printing m Press any camera button to redisplay the menu menu interface turns off Cannot print pictures Make sure there is a
19. cedure but press the Shutter button completely down Using burst Use the burst feature to take up to 3 pictures in rapid succession You can turn on burst using a shortcut see page 13 or these steps 1 Press the Menu button 2 Press w to choose Self timer Burst then press 4 p to choose Burst On 3 Press the Menu button 4 Compose the scene Press the Shutter button halfway then completely down and hold it The camera stops taking pictures when you release the Shutter button when pictures are taken or when there is no more storage space Burst is unavailable in some modes 14 N www kodak com go support Taking pictures videos Taking panoramic pictures Use panorama to stitch up to 3 pictures into a panoramic scene NOTE Only the panoramic picture is saved individual pictures are not Exposure and white balance are set with the first picture The flash is set to Off 1 Press the Mode button then sa until the LCD displays SCN then press OK 2 Press q gt w to choose Panorama Left Right or Panorama Right Left depending on the direction you want to pan then press OK 3 Take the first picture After a quickview the LCD displays the liveview and an overlay from the first picture You can press the Delete button to re take the first or second picture 4 Compose the second picture Make the overlay trom the first picture cover the same portion in the new picture 5 If you are taking stitchi
20. connection between the camera and the printer see page 38 m Make sure the printer and the camera have power Camera or printer Follow the prompts to resolve the issue displays an error message www kodak com go support CEN 45 Troubleshooting Getting help on the Web Camera Get support for your product FAQs troubleshooting www kodak com go m550support information arrange for repairs etc See step by step solutions and repair information www kodak com go itg Purchase camera accessories www kodak com go m550accessories Download the latest camera firmware and software www kodak com go m550downloads See online demonstrations of your camera www kodak com go howto Register your camera www kodak com go register Chat email write or phone Kodak www kodak com go contact Chat not available in all languages Software Download and get Help with KODAK Software www kodak com go camerasw Download KODAK EASYSHARE Software www kodak com go easysharesw or see Help in EASYSHARE Software Get help with the WINDOWS OS and working with www kodak com go pcbasics digital pictures Other Get support for cameras software accessories more www kodak com go support Get information on KODAK All in One Printers www kodak com go inkjet 46 N www kodak com go support Appendix Camera specifications CCD 1 2 33 type Effective pixels 12 MP 4040 x 3032 LCD 2 7 in 6 9 cm LCD 230K pixels 4 3 aspect ratio
21. e modes Video Image file format Still EXIF 2 21 JPEG compression file organization DCF Video QUICKTIME CODEC Motion JPEG audio G711 Picture size 12 0 MP 4 3 4000 x 3000 pixels 10 7 MP 3 2 4000 x 2664 pixels 9 0 MP 16 9 4000 x 2248 pixels 6 2 MP 4 3 2880 x 2160 pixels 3 1 MP 4 3 2048 x 1536 pixels 2 1 MP 16 9 1920 x 1080 pixels 1 2 MP 4 3 1280 x 960 pixels Color modes High Color Natural Color Low Color Black amp White Sepia Sharpness modes Sharp Normal Soft Video capture 4 GB maximum VGA 640 x 480 30 fps Communication with computer USB 2 0 high speed PIMA 15740 protocol via KODAK Camera USB Cable Micro B 5 Pin Video output NTSC or PAL Microphone Yes 48 N www kodak com go support Appendix Speaker Yes PICTBRIDGE support Yes Power KODAK Li lon Rechargeable Digital Camera Battery KLIC 7006 5V AC to USB battery charging Tripod mount 1 4 inch Size 98 x 58 x 22 9 mm 3 9 x 2 3 x 0 9 in power off Weight 125 g 4 402 without card or battery Operating temperature 0 40 C 32 104 F Care and maintenance If you suspect water has gotten inside the camera remove the battery and card Allow all components to air dry for at least 24 hours before using the camera Blow gently on the lens or LCD to remove dust and dirt Wipe gently with a soft lint free cloth or an untreated lens cleaning tissue Do not use cleaning solutions unless des
22. er problems 43 self timer delay 14 slide show continuous loop 26 running 26 smart capture 11 smart display 35 smart find 24 smart share 16 snow 13 social networks 16 software upgrading 50 sounds 35 specifications camera 47 strap 1 T tagging keywords 19 people faces 18 taking pictures videos 6 Index television slide show 27 viewing text 12 by multi up 23 time setting 4 picture after taking 7 21 timer shutter delay 14 tips W battery guidelines 51 warranty 52 care amp maintenance 49 white balance 33 transfer via USB cable 37 trash can deleting 7 Z trimming a video 29 zoom troubleshooting 41 digital 9 turning camera on and off 4 optical 9 typing 20 U undelete undo 22 upgrading software firmware 50 URLs Kodak Web sites 41 USB transferring pictures 37 V VCCI compliance 55 video copying 30 edit 29 emailing marked 20 out 36 playback 21 protecting 22 review icons 25 transfer to computer 37 viewing 21 video out 36 62 CEND www kodak com go support
23. es are found a message Is displayed If the menu turns off press any button to redisplay it 2 Choose a printing option then press OK Current Picture Press 4 j to choose a picture Tagged Pictures lt your printer is capable print pictures that you marked for printing Index Print Print thumbnails of all pictures This option requires one or more sheets of paper All Pictures Print all pictures in internal memory or on a card Image Storage Access Auto or Internal Memory NOTE During direct printing pictures are not permanently transferred or saved to the printer To transfer pictures to your computer see page 37 Purchase cables accessories www kodak com go m550accessories 38 N www kodak com go support Transferring printing pictures Disconnecting the camera from a KODAK All in One Printer 1 Turn off the camera and printer 2 Disconnect the USB cable from the camera and the printer Ordering prints online KODAK Gallery www kodakgallery com makes it easy to m Upload your pictures m Edit enhance and add borders to your pictures m Store pictures and share them with family and friends m Have prints photo greeting cards frames and albums delivered to your door Printing from an optional SD or SDHC Card m Automatically print tagged pictures when you insert your card into a printer with an SD SDHC Card slot See your printer user s guide for details m Make prints at an SD SDHC Card capable K
24. g pictures 37 E edit videos 29 emailing pictures videos 20 expected battery life 51 exposure long time 32 35 exposure compensation 32 external video device viewing pictures videos 27 F faces tagging recognition 18 FCC compliance 54 find pictures 24 fireworks 13 firmware upgrading 50 flash using 10 flower 12 focus framing marks 6 focus mode 33 format 36 framing marks 6 G guidelines battery 51 H help camera help 41 Web links 41 high ISO 12 www kodak com go support Index l icons modes 11 image storage 36 installing battery 1 SD SDHC Card 5 ISO speed 32 K keyboard 20 keywords 19 KODAK Software upgrading 50 Kodak Web sites 41 L language 36 LCD brightness 35 reviewing pictures 21 reviewing videos 21 LCD brightness 8 35 lens cleaning lens 49 loading battery 1 SD SDHC Card 5 locate pictures 24 long time exposure 32 35 M magnify a picture 23 maintenance camera 49 make picture from video 29 manner museum 12 59 Index marking for email 20 memory inserting card 5 menu settings 31 modes 11 auto 11 backlight 12 beach 12 children 12 fireworks 13 flower 12 high ISO 12 manner museum 12 night landscape 13 night portrait 13 scene SCN 12 self portrait 13 snow 13 text 12 modes capture smart capture 11 multiple selections 30 multi up 23 N night landscape 13 night portrait 13 0 on
25. he interference by one or more of the following measures 1 reorient or relocate the receiving antenna 2 increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver 3 connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected 4 consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for additional suggestions Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible tor compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Where shielded interface cables have been provided with the product or specified additional components or accessories elsewhere defined to be used with the installation of the product they must be used in order to ensure compliance with FCC regulation The KODAK High Performance USB AC Adapter K20 AM complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Battery disposal In Europe For human environmental protection it is your responsibility to dispose of this ps equipment and batteries at a collection facility established for this purpose Separate from ps municipal waste For more information contact your retailer collection facility or EE appropriate local authorities or visit www kodak com
26. ht Flash does not fire Panning Shot Emphasizing horizontal motion with a sharp subject and blurred background Using shortcuts Your camera has a clean uncluttered interface For quick access to the most popular capture and review functions 1 Press the Info button The shortcuts appear To hide the shortcuts again press 2 Press 4 to access functions like Exposure Compensation Self timer and Auto focus You ll see different functions in different modes 3 Press A to choose a setting Shortcuts Press to show hide shortcuts www kodak com go support CEN 13 Taking pictures videos Using the self timer Use the self timer when you want to be included in a picture or to ensure a steady Shutter button press For best results place the camera on a tripod or steady surface You can turn on the self timer using a shortcut see page 13 or these steps 1 Press the Menu button Press A w to choose Self timer Burst then press OK 2 Press A w to choose a Self timer setting 10 Seconds A picture is taken after a 10 second delay 2 Seconds O A picture is taken after a 2 second delay 2 Picture Timer The first picture is taken after a 10 second delay A second picture is taken 8 seconds later 3 Compose the scene Press the Shutter button halfway then completely down The camera takes the picture pictures after the delay To take a video after a 2 or 10 second delay use the same pro
27. ideos l a 6 kirpik uu 2 una ap aetna amen ins ee ee ere 6 Taking RAYO COR 7 Adjusting LCD brightness I n nN 8 Understanding the picture taking Icons nar 8 Know when your battery needs charging n a 8 Using the optical ZOOM setts u w a Sua S ukasa 9 Ul r i u ceases 10 ESTING iH GIN OC CS adore uU U u uuu ar aai E 11 U Or ai i E E 13 STG Mesel NE uu uu u E E E 14 U lil Sua n m au na 14 Taking panoramie pictures LLL asa aw 15 3 Sharing and tagging pictures 16 Sharing pictures through social networks ar 16 IT uu u SS Z ansa 18 Marking pictures videos for emailing nn aasa 20 4 Reviewing and editing l J 21 Reviewing PICTUTES VICEOS uu luas aus atsaaamaapuywaipywaqsaykushakaq 21 Dola ing JOICLURES VIED sseni nare REEE AEE EEEE 22 Viewing pictures videos in different ways asas 23 A smarter way to find and enjoy your picturesS a asa 24 www kodak com go support CEN iii Table of contents Understanding the review icons nn nrnna 25 Creating a multimedia slide show I n naa 26 Using the menu button in revleW I nn nrnna 28 Cropping picturesS n nn nsn 28 Fl eae eee ee E en eee er en eee 29 Selecting Mu
28. iginal is saved Cropped pictures cannot be cropped again on the camera To return to picture taking mode press the Shutter button halfway down IMPORTANT Your camera offers a built in Help system See page 41 28 N www kodak com go support Editing videos You can do incredible things with your videos Reviewing and editing Making a picture from a video 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 1 Press the Review P button then 4 to finda video Press the Menu button then lt q to choose the Edit tab Choose Make Picture then press OK Follow the screen prompts A picture Is created The original video is saved To return to picture taking mode press the Shutter button halfway down IMPORTANT Your camera offers a built in Help system See page 41 Trimming a video You can remove an unwanted start or end from a video saving only the desired portion HIE Video www kodak com go support Trimmed video 1 Press the Review gt button then 4 to finda video Press the Menu button then lt q to choose the Edit tab Choose Trim then press OK Follow the screen prompts The video is trimmed You can save it as a new video or replace the original To return to picture taking mode press the Shutter button halfway down GD 29 Reviewing and editing Selecting multiple pictures videos Use the multi select fea
29. igned specifically for camera lenses 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 In the US visit the Electronics Industry Alliance site at www eiae org or www kodak com go m550support www kodak com go support CEN 49 Appendix Upgrading your software and firmware Download the latest versions of KODAK Software and the camera firmware the software that runs on the camera Visit www kodak com go m550downloads Storage capacities The LCD displays the approximate number of pictures or minutes seconds of video remaining For average SD Card capacities visit www kodak com go SDcapacities Actual storage capacity varies depending on subject composition card size and other factors You may be able to store more or fewer pictures and videos Important safety instructions A CAUTION Do not disassemble this product there are no user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified service personnel KODAK AC Adapters and Battery Chargers are intended for indoor use only The use of controls adjustments or procedures other than those specified herein may result in exposure to shock and or electrical or mechanical hazards If the LCD breaks do not touch the glass or liquid Contact Kodak customer supp
30. level is always displayed See page 13 Charge the battery whenever necessary Purchase extra batteries www kodak com go m550accessories Charge the battery see page 2 www kodak com go support CEN 25 Reviewing and editing Creating a multimedia slide show Use Multimedia Slide Show to display your pictures videos on the LCD You can play all pictures videos or select pictures to include in the slide show You can customize your slide show to include music and your choice of transitions You can even save a slide show Make a slide show that you can save 1 Press the Review gt button Select pictures see page 30 If none are selected then all pictures are shown 2 Press the Menu ZJ button If the Review tab is not highlighted press 4 gt 3 Press A to choose Multimedia Slide Show then press OK 4 Press mW to choose Preview Slide Show then press OK Each picture video is displayed once To interrupt the slide show press OK After the Slide show plays you may save or modify It IMPORTANT Your camera offers a built in Helo system See page 41 Play a slide show loop When you turn on Loop the slide show is continuously repeated 1 On the Multimedia Slide Show menu press to choose Loop then press OK 2 Press A W to choose On then press OK 3 Press mW to choose Preview Slide Show then press OK The slide show repeats until you press OK or until the battery Is exhausted 26 N www kodak com go su
31. line prints ordering 39 optical zoom 9 orientation sensor 35 60 CD P panoramic pictures 15 people tagging 18 PICTBRIDGE enabled printer 38 picture size 31 32 pictures copying 30 cropping 28 emailing marked 20 marking 40 printing marked 40 protecting 22 review icons 25 reviewing 21 taking modes 11 transfer via USB cable 37 pictures video deleting 22 playing a video 21 power camera 4 printing from a card 39 optimizing printer 41 order online 39 PICTBRIDGE 38 tagged pictures 39 protecting pictures videos 22 Q quickview using 7 R recycling disposal 49 www kodak com go support regulatory information 54 repair 46 reset camera 36 reviewing pictures video as you take them 7 deleting 22 LCD 21 protecting 22 slide show 26 running slide show 26 S safety 50 scene modes SCN 12 SD SDHC Card inserting 5 printing from 39 search pictures 24 select multiple pictures videos 30 self portrait 13 self timer 14 set tag 32 setting AF zone 33 auto focus 34 camera sounds 35 color mode 33 date and time 4 image storage 36 ISO 32 language 36 LCD brightness 35 long time exposure 32 35 orientation sensor 35 www kodak com go support Index picture size 31 32 picture taking mode 11 self timer 14 sharpness 34 video out 36 white balance 33 setting up the camera 1 setup menu 34 Share button 35 sharing pictures 16 sharpness 34 shutt
32. ltiple pictures videosS ccccsesscsecsscseeseesesceecsesseeessescatssessteseeeass 30 Copying OCCURS VIC OOS sirsenis 30 5 Doing more with your camera 31 Using the menu button to change settingS l n 31 6 Transferring printing pictures a a 37 Transferring pictures to your computer narsa 37 FIO CUT pit lll lll la EEEE 38 Marking your pictures for DIINUING sssascsnstncecesetens iessenscnmdedaedhandrtestentenactossaet 40 f IOUDESROOLNI u l uuu a usan 41 Getting help from your camera ccceeseccsscscsecsecsssecsecsetecsecsesessesssseseesessaseeees 41 JIDliDI NOO 022 u uo uu sasa uapa apswavaspamaypakssshunapissapa qayaqa 42 Getting help on tie WoD sarrasin nE a E EAA 46 sS Ap K u E A E S 47 Camera specifications cececccecsecsecsececsecsecseesecsecsecsecsecsesaesacsacsassessessesseeneees 47 Cas and MaintendiiCE uuu an aap enron EEEN ETA i 49 Upgrading your software and firmware l asas 50 Sorde Ca L uu xu a aa sam a usa 50 Important safety instructions cccceccsccsesesecsecessecsececsesseteesesaesaseessteeseaeens 50 Battery replacement battery life l nn arana 51 Limited Wanani LL aa teon Dales Ea EEEa 52 Regulatory COMMON GNC Crees LL L u usa R EAA a 54 V CEN www kodak com go support Setting up your camera Attaching the strap la A Loading the KLIC 700
33. ng only 2 pictures press OK to stitch them together After you take 3 pictures the pictures are automatically stitched together Take 2or3 pictures Get 1 panoramic picture NOTE To use the self timer 10 second or 2 second setting see page 14 www kodak com go support CEN 15 Sharing and tagging pictures Sharing pictures through social networks It s never been easier to share your pictures on your favorite social networking sites IMPORTANT To use the camera s social networking features you need to download KODAK Software See page 37 1 Press the Review P button then lt gt to find a picture 2 Press the Share button If it s your first time a Help screen appears 3 Press A w to choose a social networking site then press OK A check mark appears Repeat this steo to choose more sites Press OK again to remove a check mark 4 Press A w to choose Done then press OK The picture is displayed with the Share icon When you transfer the picture to your computer it will be sent to the networking site s that you chose Tip Do you send pictures to the same sites each time Find a picture then press and hold the Share button for about 1 second The camera applies the settings that you used previously and adds the Share icon to the picture 16 CEND www kodak com go support Sharing and tagging pictures Choose which social networking sites to display on your camera You can show hide
34. o article 59 1 of Regulation EC No 1907 2006 REACH m Dispose of batteries according to local and national regulations Visit www kodak com go kes m Do not charge non rechargeable batteries For more information on batteries visit www kodak com go batterytypes Battery replacement battery life KODAK Li lon Rechargeable Digital Camera Battery KLIC 7006 770 mAh 220 pictures per charge Battery life per CIPA testing method Approx number of pictures in Smart Capture mode using an SD Card Actual life may vary based on usage Extending battery life m Set LCD Brightness to Power Save see page 35 m Charge the battery whenever necessary m Dirt on the battery contacts can affect battery life Wipe the contacts with a clean dry cloth before loading the battery in the camera www kodak com go support CEN 91 Appendix m Battery performance is reduced at temperatures below 41 F 5 C When using your camera in cold weather carry spare batteries and keep them warm Do not discard cold batteries that do not work when they return to room temperature they may be usable Limited warranty Kodak warrants its digital cameras and accessories excluding batteries to be tree from malfunctions and defects in both materials and workmanship for the warranty period specitied on your KODAK Product packaging Retain the original dated sales receipt Proof of purchase date is required with any request for warranty repair Limited
35. ore the picture is taken A pretlash does not fire the camera corrects red eye NOTE When using digital correction image processing takes longer than when using preflash Never www kodak com go support Taking pictures videos Using different modes Press the Mode button then A w until the LCD displays the mode that best suits your subjects and surroundings then press OK Mode button Use this mode Smart Capture Program Scene Video For General picture taking it offers excellent image quality and ease of use m Faces get focus and exposure priority m The scene is analyzed for other content and for lighting You can choose the best picture size and aspect ratio for your needs just press the Menu button and choose Picture Size m 3 2 the best choice when making 4 x 6 prints m 16 9 wide screen m 4 3 the default setting Advanced picture taking allows access to manual settings Point and shoot simplicity when taking pictures in practically any situation See page 12 Capturing video with sound See page 7 www kodak com go support CEN 11 Taking pictures videos Using Scene SCN modes Choose a Scene mode for great pictures in practically any situation 1 Press the Mode button then sa until the LCD displays SCN then press OK 2 Press q p gt A to view scene mode descriptions 3 Press OK or let the description turn off to enter the highlighted Scene mode
36. ort m 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 m Use only a USB certitied computer equipped with a current limiting motherboard Contact your computer manufacturer if you have questions If using this product in an airplane observe all instructions of the airline When removing the battery allow it to cool it may be hot Follow all warnings and instructions supplied by the battery manufacturer Use only batteries approved for this product to avoid risk of explosion Keep batteries out of the reach of children 50 N www kodak com go support Appendix m Do not allow batteries to touch metal objects including coins Otherwise a battery may short circuit discharge energy become hot or leak m Do not disassemble install backward or expose batteries to liquid moisture fire or extreme temperature m 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 m Inthe unlikely event that battery fluid leaks onto your skin wash immediately with water and contact your local health provider For additional health related information contact your local Kodak customer support m Go to www kodak com go reach for information about the presence of substances included on the candidate list according t
37. p Are faces not always detected If a face is turned sideways is too distant or if the contrast between face and background is insufficient then the camera might not detect the face 18 N www kodak com go support Sharing and tagging pictures Need to update a name If you meet a new friend James but you already have pictures tagged with your old friend James you can m Tag the new James with James Smith and or m Update the old James to James Monroe Here s how 1 Press the Review gt button 2 Press the Menu button Press A w to choose Tag People then press OK 3 Press aw to choose Modify Names List then press OK 4 Press A w to choose the name you want to modify then press OK 5 Edit the name press a w to choose OK then press OK To return to picture taking mode press the Shutter button halfway down Tip You can have up to 20 active names Tagging with keywords 1 Press the Review gt button then 4 to find a picture to tag 2 Press the Menu button Press a w to choose Keyword Tag then press OK 3 Press A w to choose an existing keyword or New Keyword See Using the keyboard page 20 to add a new one then press OK 4 Press 4 to add keywords to other pictures When finished press A w to choose Done then press OK To return to picture taking mode press the Shutter button halfway down Tip You can pre choose a tag so that new pictures are assigned that tag see page 32
38. p system See page 41 20 N www kodak com go support Reviewing and editing Reviewing pictures videos 1 Press the Review LE button 2 Press 4 for previous next picture video m To exit press the Review button or press the Shutter button halfway down m To view pictures videos as thumbnails press the Wide Angle W button See page 23 Find your pictures like a pro See A smarter way to find and enjoy your pictures on page 24 Playing a video Press OK to play pause resume a video During playback m Press A to adjust the volume m Press p to play at 2X speed press again for 4X m Press 4 to reverse at 2X speed press again for 4X Playback speed 4X 2X 1X 2X 4X www kodak com go support CEN 21 Reviewing and editing Deleting pictures videos 1 Press the Review LE button 2 Press 4 for previous next picture video 3 Press the Delete button 4 Follow the screen prompts NOTE To delete protected pictures videos remove protection before deleting See Protecting pictures videos from deletion page 22 Using the undo delete picture feature If you accidentally delete a picture you may be able to use Undo Delete to retrieve it This feature is only available immediately after you delete a picture Protecting pictures videos from deletion 1 Press the Review gt button 2 Press the Menu button 3 Press mW to choose Protect then press OK 4 Press A to choose Protect then pre
39. pport Reviewing and editing Displaying pictures videos on a television You can display pictures videos on a television computer monitor or any device equipped with a video input To connect the camera directly to a television use an A V cable may be sold separately Purchase accessories www kodak com go m550accessories NOTE Ensure that the Video Out setting NTSC or PAL is correct see page 36 The slide show stops if you connect or disconnect the cable while the slide show is running Image quality on a television screen may not be as good as on a computer monitor or when printed www kodak com go support CEN 27 Reviewing and editing Using the menu button in review 1 Press the Review P button then the Menu FZ button 2 Press 4 to choose a tab m Review m Edit m Setup 3 Press mW to choose a setting then press OK 4 Choose an option then press OK IMPORTANT Your camera offers a built in Help system See page 41 Cropping pictures You can crop a picture so that only the desired portion of the picture remains 1 Press the Review P button then 4 to finda picture to crop 2 Press the Menu button then 4 P to choose the Edit tab Choose Crop then press OK 3 Press Telephoto T to shrink the crop area or Wide W to stretch it Press q gt W to move the crop box When satisfied with the crop box press OK Picture Cropped picture 4 Follow the screen prompts The picture is cropped The or
40. press OK When finished press w to choose Done then press OK To return to picture taking mode press the Shutter button halfway down www kodak com go support CEN 17 Sharing and tagging pictures Tagging pictures Tag pictures to make them easy to find later You can tag pictures in 2 ways m People and then find all pictures of Mary m Keywords and then find all pictures from Dad s 60th Birthday Tagging people When you tag faces your camera learns to recognize people by name Then it matches names and faces in pictures you ve taken and those you take in the future 1 Press the Review gt button then lt gt to find a picture that contains faces 2 Press the Menu button Press A w to choose Tag People then press OK 3 Press A w to choose Apply Tags then press OK 4 Press A w to choose an existing name or New Name to add a new one see Using the keyboard page 20 then press OK If more than one face Is detected a name or question mark is assigned to each detected face To resolve an incorrect name or a question mark press A w to select a face then press OK 5 If prompted to Update People Tags press A w to choose Yes then press OK Other pictures are scanned and updated with the name s you applied here Press 4 gt to add names to other pictures When finished press A w to choose Done then press OK To return to picture taking mode press the Shutter button halfway down Ti
41. raming marks may appear when faces are detected IMPORTANT Your camera offers a built in Helo system See page 41 6 CN www kodak com go support Taking pictures videos Taking a video _ a N N Reviewing the picture video just taken After you take a picture video the LCD briefly displays the picture or the first frame of a video To take new pictures videos sooner press the Shutter button halfway 1 Press the Mode button then A w until the LCD displays Video BB then press OK 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 page 21 While a picture video is displayed you may Delete the current picture video OK Play pause a video aw Adjust volume To review pictures videos anytime see page 21 www kodak com go support CEN Taking pictures videos Adjusting LCD brightness To adjust the LCD brightness for your environment see page 35 Understanding the picture taking icons Focus mode Self timer Exposure compensation Flash mode Capture mode Pictures time remaining Zoom indicator Keyword tag Battery level Know when your battery needs charging The battery level icon works like the gas gauge in your car but appears only when the battery requires your attention If you re viewing shortcuts the battery level is always displayed See
42. risdictions do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitation may not apply to you This warranty gives you specitic rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state or by jurisdiction Outside the United States and Canada 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 www kodak com go support CEN 23 Appendix Regulatory compliance FCC compliance and advisory 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 This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed or used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct t
43. s not decrease after taking a picture Flash does not fire Memory card is almost or entirely full Battery life is short 2 GOD Solution Make sure the battery is charged and installed correctly see page 1 Adjust the LCD Brightness setting see page 35 Transfer all pictures to the computer see page 37 Take another picture Continue taking pictures The camera is operating normally The camera estimates the number of pictures remaining after each picture is taken based on picture size and content Check the flash setting and change as needed see page 10 NOTE The flash does not fire in all modes Transfer the pictures to the computer see page 37 Delete pictures trom the card see page 22 or insert a new card Make sure the correct battery type is installed see page 51 Wipe the contacts with a clean dry cloth before inserting a battery in the camera Insert a new charged battery see page 1 www kodak com go support Troubleshooting Status Solution You cannot take a E picture O C a Memory card not Ei recognized or camera freezes with card E Cannot find the desired picture video Turn the camera off then on again Depress the Shutter button all the way see page 6 Insert a new charged battery see page 1 Memory is full Transfer pictures to the computer see page 37 delete pictures see page 22 or insert another card Card may be corrupted Format the card in
44. social networking sites on your camera so that only your favorite sites appear 1 2 In Review press the Menu 3 button Press lt gt to choose the Setup tab then w to choose Share Button Settings then press OK Press A w to choose a social networking site then press lt gt to choose Show or Hide Repeat this step until you have chosen Show Hide for each social network When finished press w to choose Done then press OK To return to picture taking mode press the Shutter button halfway down When you are in Review and press the Share button only chosen sites are shown Manage email addresses and KODAK PULSE Digital Frames You can add edit or delete email addresses and KODAK PULSE Digital Frames on your camera 1 2 In Review press the Share button Press A w to choose Manage Email Addresses or Manage Frames then press OK To add an email address or frame press sa w to choose Add Email or Add Frame then press OK Use the on screen keyboard to make the addition Example JohnDoe domain com To edit an email address or a KODAK PULSE Digital Frame press sa w to choose the address s nickname Dad or Mary or the frame then press OK Use the on screen keyboard to make edits To delete an email address or frame choose Delete Email or Delete Frame then press OK Press A w to choose the address or frames then press OK so that a check mark appears Press A w to choose Delete then
45. ss Menu 4 to choose Setup then W to access settings Video Out Choose the regional setting that lets you connect the camera to a television or other external device Image Storage Choose a storage location for pictures videos Language Reset Camera Reset settings to their default Format A CAUTION About Formatting deletes all pictures videos including those that are protected Removing a card during formatting may damage the card View camera information 36 GN Setup Options NTSC Used in North America and Japan most common format PAL Used in Europe and China Auto The camera uses the card if one is in the camera If not the camera uses internal memory Internal Memory tThe camera always uses internal memory even if a card is installed Choose your language Reset All Camera Settings Settings revert to their factory defaults Reset Startup Application Resets camera to startup mode to allow KODAK Software download Memory Card Deletes everything on the card formats the card Cancel Exits without making a change Internal Memory Deletes everything in internal memory including email addresses and keyword tags formats the internal memory www kodak com go support Transferring printing pictures Transferring pictures to your computer Download KODAK Software so it s easy to transfer and share pictures and videos Make sure the computer is connected
46. ss OK A check mark indicates that the picture video is protected Clicking OK again removes the check mark Press 4 to protect other pictures videos or press iW to choose Done then press OK m Press the Menu button to exit the menu Gd CAUTION Formatting internal memory or an SD or SDHC Card deletes all including protected pictures videos Formatting internal memory also deletes email addresses and keyword tags 22 CEND www kodak com go support Reviewing and editing Viewing pictures videos in different ways Magnifying a picture 1 Press the Review gt button The camera shows the last picture that was taken 2 Press Telephoto T to magnify 1X 8X 3 Press w qp to view other parts of a picture m Press OK to return to 1X Viewing as thumbnails 1 Press the Review gt button The camera shows the last picture that was taken 2 Press the Wide Angle W button to view pictures videos as thumbnails Press it again to see more smaller thumbnails To view all pictures videos choose the All tab To sort by favorites date people or tagged pictures videos press 4 and choose the appropriate tab 3 To see a single picture video press 4 p w to choose it Then press the Telephoto T button m To select multiple pictures videos see page 30 m Press the Review button to exit Review www kodak com go support CEN 23 Reviewing and editing A smarter way to find and enjoy your pictures
47. ture when you have two or more pictures to print share delete protect unprotect tag with keyword etc Multi select is used most effectively when viewing thumbnails Viewing as thumbnails page 23 1 Press the Review gt button then 4 gt and aw LL if you re viewing thumbnails to find a aii picture video mm DX 2 Press OK to select pictures videos w A check mark appears on the picture Press OK again l to remove a check mark You can now print transfer delete etc the selected pictures pictures Copying pictures videos You can copy pictures videos from a card to internal memory or from internal memory to a card Copy pictures videos 1 Press the Review gt button then lt gt to find a picture You can also use multi select See Selecting multiple pictures videos on page 30 2 Press the Menu button then dP to choose the Edit tab 3 Press A w to choose Copy then press OK Choose an option then press OK NOTE Pictures videos are copied not moved To remove pictures videos trom the original location after copying delete them see page 22 IMPORTANT Your camera offers a built in Help system See page 41 30 N www kodak com go support Doing more with your camera IMPORTANT Your camera offers a built in Help system To get the most from your camera see page 41 Using the menu button to change settings You can change settings to get the best results from your camera
48. www kodak com go support Press Menu 4 j to choose Setup then W to access settings LCD Brightness Choose LCD brightness during picture video capture During Review the LCD is set to High Power Share Button Settings Choose what is displayed when the Share button is pressed in Review Red eye Reduction The Red eye flash fires automatically before a picture is taken Orientation Sensor Orient pictures so that they are displayed with the correct side up Camera Sounds Choose camera volume Choose sound effects for each function www kodak com go support Doing more with your camera Setup Options Auto LCD brightness is automatically adjusted according to environment High Power Brighter LCD uses more battery power Power Save Dimmer LCD uses less power Show or hide m Individual social networking sites m E mail addresses all or none m KODAK Digital Frames all or none Preflash tThe flash fires to reduce the chance of red eye Digital correction The camera digitally corrects red eye after a picture is taken Processing time after taking a picture may increase On The camera rotates pictures so that all appear in the same orientation on the camera On Transfer the camera rotates pictures when they are transferred to your computer Off Pictures are not rotated Volume Focus Lock Shutter Self timer Error Power On D 35 Doing more with your camera Pre
49. www kodak com go support CEN 19 Sharing and tagging pictures Using the keyboard The keyboard appears when you need to add names or keywords 1 Press 4p A to highlight a letter then press OK 2 When finished press w to choose OK then press OK 3 If you ve added a new name the camera prompts you to update all faces to match assigned names Choose Yes then press OK The name Is assigned to all faces that match this one Tip Here s another way to update pictures so that faces are matched to names 1 Press the Review gt button 2 Press the Menu button Press A w to choose Tag People then press OK 3 Press A w to choose Update People Tags then press OK Marking pictures videos for emailing It s simple to mark pictures so that they re ready to email when you transfer them to your computer First create a new email address See Using the keyboard 1 Press the Review L gt button Press 4 to find a picture Press the Share button 2 3 Press mW to choose Email then press OK 4 Press A w to find an email address then press OK To mark other pictures videos with the same address press lt P then press OK To send the pictures videos to more than one address repeat step 4 To return to picture taking mode press the Shutter button halfway down When you transfer the marked pictures videos to your computer the software prompts you to send the pictures videos IMPORTANT Your camera offers a built in Hel

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