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KODAK EASYSHARE C142
Digital Camera
Extended user guide
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For interactive tutorials:
www.kodak.com/go/howto
For help with your camera:
www.kodak.com/go/c142support
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Eastman Kodak Company Rochester, New York 14650 © Eastman Kodak Company, 2009 All screen images are simulated. Kodak and EasyShare are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company. 4H6813_en
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Product features Front view Shutter button Flash button Zoom (Wide Mode button Angle/Telephoto) Power button lever Flash A/V Out Self-timer/ Video light Microphone Lens IMPORTANT: Your camera offers a built-in Help system. See page 38. www.kodak.com/go/support i
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Product features Back view Delete, Menu, Info, Review buttons LCD Strap post USB port OK Share button Tripod socket Battery compartment, SD/SDHC Card slot IMPORTANT: Your camera offers a built-in Help system. See page 38. ii www.kodak.com/go/support
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Table of contents 1 1 Setting up your camera .........................................................................1 Attaching the strap .......................................................................................1 Loading the AA batteries...............................................................................1 Turning on the camera ..................................................................................2 Setting the language and date/time.........................
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Table of contents Displaying pictures/videos on a television.....................................................23 Using the menu button in review.................................................................24 Cropping pictures........................................................................................24 Rotating pictures.........................................................................................25 Editing videos .....................................................
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1 Setting up your camera Attaching the strap Loading the AA batteries Purchase extra batteries for your special event www.kodak.com/go/c142accessories www.kodak.com/go/support 1
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Setting up your camera Turning on the camera Setting the language and date/time Language: to change. to accept. OK Date/Time: At the prompt, press OK. to change current field. for previous/next field. to accept. OK NOTE: To change language in the future, use the Setup Menu (see page 32). 2 www.kodak.com/go/support
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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. 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. Turn off the camera. 1 Insert the card. 2 Push it until it clicks. 3 Turn on the camera. Purchase accessories www.kodak.com/go/c
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2 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 until the LCD displays Smart Capture mode , 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. Using the framing marks Framing marks indicate the camera focus area. Framing marks 1 Press th
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Taking pictures/videos Taking a video 1 Press the Mode button, then until the LCD displays Video , 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 17. 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.)
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Taking pictures/videos Understanding the picture-taking icons Focus mode Self timer Exposure compensation Flash mode Pictures/time remaining Capture mode Zoom indicator Keyword tag Battery level Know when your batteries need attention 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 page 11.) Purchase extra batteries for your special event www.kodak.co
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Taking pictures/videos Using the optical zoom 1 Use the LCD to frame your subject. 2 To zoom in, turn the Zoom lever toward Telephoto (T). To zoom out, press it toward Wide Angle (W). 3 Take the picture. NOTE: For focus distances, see Specifications starting on page 44. 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 ra
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Taking pictures/videos Using the flash Press the Flash button repeatedly until the LCD displays the desired flash mode. 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” (when the light is behind the subject). NOTE: (Not available in Smart Capture mode.) Red-eye Preflash The flash fires before the picture is taken to reduce the chance Redu
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Taking pictures/videos Using different modes Press the Mode button, then until the LCD displays the mode that best suits your subjects and surroundings, then press OK. Use this mode For General picture taking—it offers excellent image quality and ease of use. ■ Faces get focus and exposure priority. ■ The scene is analyzed for other content and for lighting. Smart You can choose the best picture size and aspect ratio for your Capture needs—just press the Menu button and choose Picture Siz
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Taking pictures/videos Using Scene (SCN) modes Choose a Scene mode—for great pictures in practically any situation. 1 Press the Mode button, then until the LCD displays SCN, then press OK. 2 Press to view scene mode descriptions. If the mode description turns off before you finish reading it, press OK. 3 Press OK to choose a Scene mode. SCN mode For Portrait Full-frame portraits of people. Sport Action pictures. Blur Reduction Reducing blur caused by camera shake or subject motion. Landscape
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Taking pictures/videos SCN mode For 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 night. 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 In
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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 11) or these steps: 1 Press the Menu button. Press to choose Self-timer, then press OK. 2 Press to choose a Self-timer setting: 10 Seconds— A picture is taken after a 10-second delay (so you have time 10 to get into the sc
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3 Sharing and tagging pictures Sharing through social networks It’s never been easier to share pictures on your favorite social networking sites. IMPORTANT: To use the camera’s social networking features, you need to download KODAK Software. (See page 34.) 1 Press the Review button, then to find a picture. 2 Press the Share button. If it’s your first time, a Help screen appears. 3 Press to choose a social networking site, then press OK. A check mark appears. Repeat this step to choose more si
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Sharing and tagging pictures Choose which social networking sites to display on your camera You can show/hide networking sites on your camera so that only your favorite sites appear. 1 In Review, press the Menu button. 2 Press to choose the Setup tab, then to choose Share Button Settings, then press OK. 3 Press to choose a social networking site, then press to choose Show or Hide. Repeat this step until you have chosen Show/Hide for each social network. 4 When finished, press to choose
