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urg_00948.book Page 1 Wednesday, October 8, 2008 12:02 PM
Installing the software
Before connecting any cables, install the software
that was included with your camera. Follow the
on-screen instructions.
After installing the software, return to this user guide.
Loading and charging the battery
1
Turn OFF the camera.
2 Connect a KODAK USB Cable, Model U-8.
Battery Charging light:
• Blinking: charging
• Steady: finished
KLIC-7001 battery
See the Extended user guide www.kodak.com/go/m340
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ENGLISH urg_00948.book Page 2 Wednesday, October 8, 2008 12:02 PM Using other charging accessories First, turn OFF the camera. The charging light blinks during charging and stays steady when the battery is fully charged. KODAK 5V AC Adapter (May be sold separately.) 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). See the Extended user guide www.kodak.com/go/m340support Purchase access
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urg_00948.book Page 3 Wednesday, October 8, 2008 12:02 PM Turning on the camera Press the Power button. Setting the language and date/time Language: to change. OK to accept. Date/Time: At the prompt, press OK. to change current field. for previous/next field. OK (press) OK to accept. See the Extended user guide www.kodak.com/go/m340support www.kodak.com/go/m340support 3 ENGLISH
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ENGLISH urg_00948.book Page 4 Wednesday, October 8, 2008 12:02 PM Taking a picture Turn the Mode dial to Smart Capture. 1 Compose the picture. Press the Shutter button halfway to focus and set exposure. 2 When the framing marks turn green, press the Shutter button completely down. Framing marks To learn more about Smart Capture and other modes, see page 11. See the Extended user guide www.kodak.com/go/m340support 4 www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter
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urg_00948.book Page 5 Wednesday, October 8, 2008 12:02 PM Reviewing pictures/videos Press the Review button to enter/exit Review. View previous/next picture/video. OK Play a video. Review See the Extended user guide www.kodak.com/go/m340support www.kodak.com/go/m340support 5 ENGLISH
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ENGLISH urg_00948.book Page 6 Wednesday, October 8, 2008 12:02 PM Transferring pictures/videos 1 Turn on the camera. 2 Connect a KODAK USB Cable, Model U-8. See the Extended user guide www.kodak.com/go/m340support Purchase accessories www.kodak.com/go/m340accessories 6 www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter
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urg_00948.book Page 7 Wednesday, October 8, 2008 12:02 PM Getting help from your camera You want the most from your camera. You want to understand: ■ What it can do for you ■ 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. Because the more you know your camera, the more confident you become. Press the
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ENGLISH urg_00948.book Page 8 Wednesday, October 8, 2008 12:02 PM Keep learning about your camera! Congratulations! You have: • set up your camera • taken pictures • transferred pictures to your computer Keep learning! Finish reading this book, so you can take and share your best pictures! Visit www.kodak.com/go/m340support: • the extended user guide • interactive troubleshooting and repairs • interactive tutorials • FAQs • downloads • accessories • printing information • product re
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urg_00948.book Page 9 Wednesday, October 8, 2008 12:02 PM Front View 1 2 3 4 5 9 8 6 7 1 Shutter button 6 Lens/Lens cover 2 Mode dial 7 DC-In (5V) 3 Power button 8 Flash 4 Flash button 9 Microphone 5 Self-timer light www.kodak.com/go/m340support 9 ENGLISH
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ENGLISH urg_00948.book Page 10 Wednesday, October 8, 2008 12:02 PM Back View 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 11 10 8 9 optional 1 LCD 7 Strap post 2 Ready/Battery Charging light 8 Share button 3 Delete, Menu, Info, Review buttons 9 Battery, SD/SDHC Card compartment 4 Zoom (Telephoto/Wide Angle) button 10 Speaker 5 USB/AV Out 11 Tripod socket 6 , OK button 10 www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter
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urg_00948.book Page 11 Wednesday, October 8, 2008 12:02 PM 1 Doing more with your camera Turn the Mode dial to the mode that best suits your Mode dial subjects and surroundings. Use this mode For General picture taking—offers excellent image quality and ease of Smart Capture use. You can choose the best picture size and aspect ratio for your needs—just press the Menu button and choose Picture Size. Advanced picture taking—allows access to manual settings. Program Reducing blur caused by
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urg_00948.book Page 12 Wednesday, October 8, 2008 12:02 PM Doing more with your camera Taking a video 1 Turn the Mode dial to Video . 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 19. Using Scene (SCN) modes Choose a Scene mode—for great pictures in practically any situation. 1 Turn the Mode dial to SCN. 2 Press to view scene mode descriptions. If the mode description tu
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urg_00948.book Page 13 Wednesday, October 8, 2008 12:02 PM Doing more with your camera SCN mode For Backlight Subjects that are in shadow or “backlit” (when light is behind the subject). Candle Light Subjects illuminated by candle light. Children Action pictures of children in bright light. Manner/ Quiet occasions, like a wedding or lecture. Flash and sound are Museum disabled. Place the camera on a steady surface or tripod. Text Documents. Place the camera on a steady surface or tripod. Be
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urg_00948.book Page 14 Wednesday, October 8, 2008 12:02 PM Doing more with your camera 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. 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 is at the maximum optical zoom range. Release Telephoto (T), then press it aga
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urg_00948.book Page 15 Wednesday, October 8, 2008 12:02 PM Doing more with your camera Using the flash Press the flash button repeatedly to scroll through flash modes. The current flash mode is shown in the LCD status area. 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
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urg_00948.book Page 16 Wednesday, October 8, 2008 12:02 PM Doing more with your camera 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. 2 Press to access functions like Exposure Compensation, Self-timer, and Auto focus. (You’ll see different functions in different modes.) 3 Press to choose a setting. To hide the shortcuts again, press . Shortcuts Press to sh
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urg_00948.book Page 17 Wednesday, October 8, 2008 12:02 PM Doing more with your camera Using the menu button to change settings IMPORTANT: Your camera offers a built-in Help system. To get the most from your camera, see page 7. You can change settings to get the best results from your camera. 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 button. 2 Press to highlight a tab: ■ Capt
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urg_00948.book Page 18 Wednesday, October 8, 2008 12:02 PM Doing more with your camera Understanding the picture-taking icons Focus mode Self timer Exposure compensation Flash mode Capture mode Pictures/time remaining Zoom slider Battery level Tag name Date stamp 18 www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter
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urg_00948.book Page 19 Wednesday, October 8, 2008 12:02 PM 2 Working with pictures/videos Deleting pictures/videos 1 Press the Review button. 2 Press for previous/next picture/video. 3 Press the Delete button. 4 Follow the screen prompts. Viewing pictures as thumbnails 1 Press the Review button. 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, highlight the All tab. To sort by favorites
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urg_00948.book Page 20 Wednesday, October 8, 2008 12:02 PM Working with pictures/videos Understanding the review icons Print tag/number of print Protected Email tag Video duration Picture/Video number Select picture Shortcuts* Add text tag View multi-up Play video Battery level Upload tag Date stamp Favorite tag Text tag name * For more about shortcuts, see page 16. 20 www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter
