KODAK EASYSHARE C182 Digital Camera Extended user guide www.kodak.com For interactive tutorials: www.kodak.com/go/howto For help with your camera: www.kodak.
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Product features Front view Shutter button Mode dial Flash button Power button Flash Selftimer light Lens/ Cover Microphone www.kodak.
Product features Back view Delete, Menu, Info buttons LCD Zoom (Telephoto, Wide Angle) buttons USB port Strap post Tripod socket OK button Share button Review button SD/SDHC Card slot/ Battery compartment ii www.kodak.
Table of contents 1 1 Setting up your camera .........................................................................1 Attaching the strap ....................................................................................... 1 Loading the AA batteries............................................................................... 2 Turning on the camera .................................................................................. 2 Setting the language and date/time.................................
Table of contents 4 Doing more with your camera .............................................................24 Using the menu button to change settings................................................... 24 Using the Capture tab ................................................................................. 24 Video settings ............................................................................................. 27 Using the Setup tab .................................................................
1 Setting up your camera IMPORTANT: For package contents, see your product package. Attaching the strap www.kodak.
Setting up your camera Loading the AA batteries Purchase cost-effective rechargeable batteries and battery charger www.kodak.com/go/c182accessories Extend battery life See page 48. Turning on the camera Press the Power button. 2 www.kodak.
Setting up your camera 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 to accept. OK (press) NOTE: To change language or date/time in the future, use the Setup menu (see page 28). www.kodak.
Setting up your camera Storing pictures on an SD or SDHC Card Your camera has internal memory. You can purchase an SD or SDHC Card to conveniently store more pictures/videos. (Maximum supported card size is 32 GB.) 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. 2 Insert or remove the optional card. 3 Turn on the camera. Purchase accessories 4 www.
2 Taking pictures/videos Taking pictures To get the best pictures: 1 Turn the Mode dial to Smart Capture . Then press the Power button to turn on the camera. 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 Framing marks indicate the camera focus area. 1 Press the Shutter button halfway.
Taking pictures/videos Reviewing the picture/video just taken After you take a picture/video, the LCD displays a quickview for approximately 5 seconds. (To exit the quickview sooner, press the Shutter button halfway.) Delete the current picture/video OK Play/pause a video To review pictures/videos anytime, see page 14. Using the optical and digital 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.
Taking pictures/videos Using the flash Press the flash button repeatedly to scroll through flash modes. The current flash mode is shown on the LCD. Flash modes Auto Flash fires 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). In low light, hold the camera steady or use a tripod.
Taking pictures/videos Using different modes Turn the Mode dial to the mode that best suits your subjects and surroundings. Use this mode For Close-Up General picture taking—it offers excellent image quality and ease of use. 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. Close range. Use available light instead of flash, if possible. Sport Subjects that are in motion.
Taking pictures/videos 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 turns off before you finish reading it, press OK. 3 Press OK to choose a Scene mode.
Taking pictures/videos 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 14. NOTE: Sound cannot be played on the camera. Sound is heard after the video is transferred to your computer. Using shortcuts Your camera has a clean, uncluttered interface. For quick access to the most popular functions: 1 Press the Info button. The shortcuts appear.
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. Place the camera on a tripod or flat surface. 1 In any picture-taking mode, press the Info 2 Press to highlight the self-timer button to turn on the shortcut icons. icon. Press to choose a setting: 10 seconds— 10 A picture is taken after a 10-second delay (so you have time to get into the scene).
Taking pictures/videos Taking panoramic pictures Use panorama to “stitch” up to 3 pictures into a panoramic scene. NOTE: For best results, use a tripod. 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 Turn the Mode dial to SCN. 2 Press to highlight Panorama Left-Right or Panorama Right-Left (depending on the direction you want to pan), then press OK. 3 Take the first picture.
Taking pictures/videos Understanding the picture-taking icons Focus mode* Self timer* Exposure compensation* Flash mode Capture mode Pictures/time remaining Zoom slider Tag name Battery level Date * To learn more about shortcuts, see page 10. www.kodak.
3 Working with pictures/videos Reviewing pictures/videos 1 Press the Review 2 Press button. for previous/next picture/video. ■ Press the Shutter button halfway down to return to Capture mode. ■ To view pictures/videos as thumbnails, see page 16. Magnifying a picture 1 Press T to magnify 1X–8X. 2 Press picture. ■ to view other parts of a Press OK to return to 1X. Playing a video Press OK to play a video. Press OK to pause/resume. During playback: ■ Press to play at 2X speed; press again for 4X.
Working with pictures/videos Deleting pictures/videos 1 Press the Review 2 Press button. 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.) Using the undo delete 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.
Working with pictures/videos Viewing pictures/videos in different ways Viewing as thumbnails (multi-up) 1 Press the Review 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, highlight the All tab. To sort by favorites, date, or tagged pictures/videos, press and highlight the appropriate tab. 3 To see a single picture/video, press (T) button.
Working with pictures/videos Running a slide show Use Slide Show to display your pictures/videos on the LCD. 1 Press the Review 2 Press button, then press the Menu button. to highlight Slide Show, then press OK. 3 Press to highlight Begin Show, then press OK. Each picture/video is displayed once. To interrupt the Slide Show, press OK. IMPORTANT: Your camera offers a built-in Help system. See page 38.
Working with pictures/videos Using the menu button in review 1 Press the Review 2 Press button, then the Menu to highlight a tab: ■ Review to view and share pictures/videos ■ Edit to edit pictures/videos ■ Setup to control how your camera operates 3 Press button. to highlight a setting, then press OK. 4 Highlight an option, then press OK. IMPORTANT: Your camera offers a built-in Help system. See page 38. 18 www.kodak.
Working with pictures/videos Cropping pictures You can crop a picture so that only the desired portion of the picture remains. 1 Press the Review picture to crop. Picture Cropped picture button, then to find a 2 Press the Menu button, then to highlight the Edit tab. Highlight Crop, then press OK. 3 Press Telephoto (T) to zoom in, or to move the crop box. Press OK. 4 Follow the screen prompts. The picture is cropped. (The original is saved.) Cropped pictures cannot be cropped again on the camera.
Working with pictures/videos Rotating pictures You can rotate a picture to portrait or landscape orientation. 1 Press the Review 2 Press the Menu 3 Press button, then button. Press to find the previous/next picture. to highlight the Edit tab. to highlight Rotate Picture, then press OK. 4 Press to highlight an option: ■ Rotate Right—rotates the picture 90 degrees clockwise. ■ Rotate Left—rotates the picture 90 degrees counterclockwise. 5 Press OK.
Working with pictures/videos Editing videos You can do incredible things with your videos! 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 video. Video Picture button, then to find a 2 Press the Menu button, then to highlight the Edit tab. Highlight Make Picture, then press OK. 3 Follow the screen prompts. A picture is created. (The original video is saved.
Working with pictures/videos Making a video action print From a video, you can make a 9-up picture, suitable for a 4 x 6-inch (10 x 15 cm) print. 1 Press the Review video. Video 9-up picture button, then to find a 2 Press the Menu button, then to highlight the Edit tab. Highlight Action Print, then press OK. 3 Highlight an option, then press OK. Auto: The camera includes the first and last frames, then 7 equally spaced frames.
Working with pictures/videos Understanding the review icons Video duration Print tag/number of print Protected Email mark Picture/Video number Select picture Shortcuts Add text tag View thumbnails Play video Upload mark Battery level Favorite mark Date stamp Text tag name www.kodak.
4 Doing more with your camera IMPORTANT: Your camera offers a built-in Help system. To get the most from your camera, see page 38. Using the menu button to change settings 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 2 Press button.
Doing more with your camera Press Menu, , , Picture-taking Options and OK to access settings IMPORTANT: Your camera offers a built-in Help system. See page 38. Picture Size Choose a picture resolution. See Camera specifications, page 44. Focus Mode Auto—for general picture-taking. Select a large or concentrated Macro—for sharpness and detail in pictures at close range. area of focus. Use available light instead of flash, if possible.
Doing more with your camera Press Menu, , , Picture-taking Options and OK to access settings IMPORTANT: Your camera offers a built-in Help system. See page 38. Color Mode Choose color tones. Unavailable in Video mode. High Color Natural Color Low Color Black & White Sepia NOTE: EASYSHARE Software also lets you change a color picture to black-and-white or sepia. AF Control (Still) Continuous AF—because the camera is always focusing, Choose an auto-focus setting.
Doing more with your camera Press Menu, , , Picture-taking Options and OK to access settings IMPORTANT: Your camera offers a built-in Help system. See page 38. Exposure Metering Multi-Pattern—evaluates lighting conditions throughout Evaluate light levels at specific the image to give an optimum picture exposure. Ideal for general picture taking. areas of a scene. Center-Weight—evaluates the lighting conditions of the subject centered in the lens. Ideal for backlit subjects.
Doing more with your camera Using the Setup tab Use Setup to customize your camera. Press Menu, Setup, then settings to highlight to access Share button Choose how pictures/videos are handled when you press the Share button. NOTE: Some online services limit video file sizes. Use EASYSHARE Software to choose a preferred online service. LCD Brightness Choose LCD brightness. Image Storage Choose a storage location for pictures/videos. Set Tag Create tag names and assign them to pictures/videos.
Doing more with your camera Press Menu, Setup, then settings to highlight to access Video Out Choose the regional setting that lets you connect the camera to a television or other external device. Language Reset Camera Reset settings to their default. Format CAUTION: Formatting deletes all pictures/videos, including those that are protected. Removing a card during formatting may damage the card. Setup Options IMPORTANT: Your camera offers a built-in Help system. See page 38.
5 Transferring, printing, tagging CAUTION: Before connecting any cables, install the software that was included with your camera. Failure to do so may cause the software to load incorrectly. Installing the software 1 Close all open software applications before starting the installation. NOTE: If running WINDOWS OS and installing EASYSHARE Software from the Kodak Web site, do not close the WinZip application. If prompted, allow EASYSHARE Software to access the Internet.
Transferring, printing, tagging Transferring pictures/videos Using the USB cable 1 Turn off the camera. 2 Connect the included KODAK USB Cable, Model U-8. 3 Turn on the camera. Using other options You can also use a card reader to transfer your pictures/videos. Learn more about connecting www.kodak.com/go/support www.kodak.
Transferring, printing, tagging 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 with fully charged batteries, 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.
Transferring, printing, tagging 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. Using a printer that is not PICTBRIDGE enabled After you transfer pictures from the camera to your computer, you can print them from EASYSHARE Software. For details, see Help in EASYSHARE Software. Ordering prints online KODAK Gallery (www.kodakgallery.
Transferring, printing, tagging Marking/tagging your pictures You can mark/tag your pictures so they are easy to: ■ Print ■ Email ■ Organize as a favorite ■ Organize with a tag name that you create Marking pictures for printing 1 Press the Review 2 Press the Menu 3 Press button. Press button. Press to locate a picture. to highlight Print, then press OK. to select the number of copies. Optional: You can apply a print quantity to other pictures. Press for previous/next.
Transferring, printing, tagging Marking pictures/videos for emailing First, create a new tag name. (See page 37.) 1 Press the Review button. Press to locate a picture, then press OK. 2 Press to highlight Email, then press OK. 3 Press to locate an email address, then press OK. To mark other pictures/videos with the same address, scroll through them. When the picture you want is displayed, press OK. To send the pictures/videos to more than one address, repeat step 3.
Transferring, printing, tagging Assigning the favorite mark to pictures/videos To make your favorite pictures/videos easier to locate in EASYSHARE Software, you can assign the favorite mark. 1 Press the Review button, then locate a picture/video. 2 Press the Share button. The favorite mark appears with the picture. When you transfer the marked pictures/videos to your computer, EASYSHARE Software opens and categorizes your pictures/videos with a 5-star rating.
Transferring, printing, tagging Assigning a tag to pictures/videos you take next Use the Set Tag feature to assign a tag name to the next pictures/videos you take. First, create a new tag name. (Add a new email address or tag name.) 1 Press the Menu button. 2 Highlight the Setup tab. 3 Highlight Set Tag, then press OK. 4 Highlight a tag name, then press OK. The selected tag is displayed on the LCD. The tag is applied to new pictures/videos.
6 Getting help 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.
Getting help Troubleshooting Camera problems Status Solution Camera does not turn on ■ Make sure the batteries are charged and installed correctly (see page 2). Camera does not turn ■ Turn the camera off, then on again. off Camera buttons and controls do not function In Review, a blue or black screen is displayed instead of a picture ■ Transfer all pictures to the computer (see page 31). ■ Take another picture. Pictures remaining ■ Continue taking pictures. The camera is operating normally.
Getting help Status Solution You cannot take a picture ■ Turn the camera off, then on again. ■ Depress the Shutter button all the way (see page 5). ■ Insert new or charged batteries (see page 2). ■ Memory is full. Transfer pictures to the computer (see page 31), delete pictures (see page 15), or insert another card. Memory card not ■ Card may be corrupted. Format the card in the camera (see page 29). recognized or camera freezes with card ■ Use another memory card. Only SD or SDHC Cards are supported.
Getting help Picture quality problems Status Solution Picture is not clear ■ 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 46). ■ Make sure the camera is not in Macro mode (see page 25) if you are more than 27.6 in. (70 cm) from your subject.
Getting help Direct printing (PICTBRIDGE enabled Printer) problems Status Solution Cannot find the desired picture ■ Use the Direct printing menu to change the image storage location. The Direct printing ■ Press any camera button to redisplay the menu. menu interface turns off Cannot print pictures ■ Make sure there is a connection between the camera and the printer (see page 32). ■ Make sure the printer and the camera have power.
Getting help Getting help on the Web Camera Chat, email, write, or phone Kodak (Chat not available in all languages.) Get support for your product (FAQs, troubleshooting information, arrange for repairs, etc.) Purchase camera accessories (lenses, cards, etc.) Download the latest camera firmware and software See online demonstrations of your camera Register your camera www.kodak.com/go/contact www.kodak.com/go/c182support www.kodak.com/go/c182accessories www.kodak.com/go/c182downloads www.kodak.
7 Appendix Camera specifications CCD—1/2.33-type, 12 MP Effective pixels—12.4 MP (4096 x 3016) LCD—7.62 cm (3.0 in.), 230K pixels Image storage—Optional SD/SDHC Card (The SD logo is a trademark of the SD Card Association.) Maximum supported card size: 32 GB Internal storage capacity—16 MB internal memory (11 MB available for image storage. 1 MB equals one million bytes.) Taking lens—3X optical zoom; f/2.9–f/5.
Appendix Exposure metering—TTL-AE; Multi-Pattern, Center-Weight, Center-Spot 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.6; working range: @ ISO 250 in Smart Capture mode: 0.6–3.1 m (2–10.2 ft) @ wide; 0.6–1.7 m (2–5.6 ft) @ telephoto Burst mode—Maximum 3 pictures @ 1.
Appendix Communication with computer—USB 2.0 full speed (PIMA 15740 protocol); via USB cable model U-8 Video output—NTSC or PAL Microphone—Yes Beeper—Yes PICTBRIDGE Support—Yes Power—KODAK Oxy-Alkaline Digital Camera Batteries AA; KODAK MAX Alkaline Battery AA; KODAK Ni-MH Pre-Charged Rechargeable Digital Camera Batteries AA; KODAK Ni-MH Rechargeable Digital Camera Batteries AA Tripod mount—1/4 inch Size—95.9 x 62 x 27.9 mm (3.8 x 2.4 x 1.1 in.) @ power off Weight—125 g (4.
Appendix Upgrading your software and firmware Download the latest versions of the software included on the KODAK EASYSHARE Software CD and the camera firmware (the software that runs on the camera). Visit www.kodak.com/go/c182downloads. 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.
Appendix ■ Keep batteries out of the reach of children. ■ Do not allow batteries to touch metal objects, including coins. Otherwise, a battery may short circuit, discharge energy, become hot, or leak. ■ Do not disassemble, install backward, or expose batteries to liquid, moisture, fire, or extreme temperature. ■ Remove the batteries 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.
Appendix Extending battery life ■ Use power-saving features (see Using the Setup tab, page 28). ■ Dirt on the battery contacts can affect battery life. Wipe the contacts with a clean, dry cloth before loading the batteries in the camera. ■ 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.
Appendix Limitations This warranty does not cover circumstances beyond Kodak's control.
Appendix be by negligence or other act. 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.
Appendix China RoHS Russian GOST-R Eastman Kodak Company Rochester, NY 14650 Korean Class B ITE VCCI Class B ITE 52 www.kodak.
Appendix Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment labeling/battery disposal In Europe: For human/environmental protection, it is your responsibility to dispose of this equipment and batteries at a collection facility established for this purpose (separate from municipal waste.) For more information, contact your retailer, collection facility, or appropriate local authorities; or visit www.kodak.com/go/recycle. Product weight: 125 g (4.
1 Index A A/V out, 17 about this camera, 29 accessories, 31 battery, 49 buying, 43 SD/SDHC Card, 4 AF control (Still), 26 AF zone, 27 auto enhancement, 19 focus control, 26 focus framing marks, 5 auto focus (AF) zone, 27 B backlight, 9 battery expected life, 48 loading, 2 types, 48 battery guidelines, 49 beach, 9 button delete, 6 C cable audio/video, 17 USB, 31 camera sounds, 28 54 Canadian compliance, 53 care & maintenance, 46 care and maintenance, 46 children, 9 clock, setting, 3 color mode, 26 computer
Index emailing pictures, videos, 35 expected battery life, 48 exposure long time, 25, 28 metering, 27 exposure compensation, 24 exposure metering, 27 external video device viewing pictures, videos, 17 F favorites tagging, 36 FCC compliance, 51 fireworks, 9 firmware, upgrading, 47 flash, using, 7 flower, 9 focus framing marks, 5 focus mode, 25 format, 29 framing marks, 5 G guidelines, battery, 49 H help camera help, 38 Web links, 38 high ISO, 9 I icons, modes, 8 image storage, 28 installing www.kodak.
Index menu settings, 24 modes, 8 backlight, 9 beach, 9 children, 9 fireworks, 9 flower, 9 high ISO, 9 manner/museum, 9 night landscape, 9 night portrait, 9 scene (SCN), 9 self-portrait, 9 snow, 9 text, 9 multiple selections, 16 multi-up, 16 N night landscape, 9 night portrait, 9 O online prints, ordering, 33 P panoramic pictures, 12 Perfect Touch technology, 19 PICTBRIDGE enabled printer, 32 picture size, 24, 25 pictures copying, 20 cropping, 19 emailing tagged, 35 Kodak Perfect Touch, 19 56 printing, 33
Index LCD, 14 protecting, 15 slide show, 17 running slide show, 17 S safety, 47 scene modes (SCN), 9 SD/SDHC Card inserting, 4 printing from, 33 select multiple pictures/videos, 16 self-portrait, 9 self-timer, 11 set tag, 28 setting AF zone, 27 auto-focus, 26 camera sounds, 28 color mode, 26 date and time, 3 exposure metering, 27 image storage, 28 ISO, 27 language, 29 LCD brightness, 28 long time exposure, 25, 28 picture size, 24, 25 picture-taking mode, 8 self-timer, 11 sharpness, 27 video out, 29 video s
Index U undelete, undo, 15 upgrading software, firmware, 47 URLs, Kodak Web sites, 38 USB transferring pictures, 30 V video action print, 22 copying, 20 edit, 21 emailing tagged, 35 out, 29 playback, 14 protecting, 15 review icons, 23 size, 27 transfer to computer, 30 viewing, 14 video out, 29 video size, 27 viewing by multi-up, 16 picture, after taking, 6, 14 W warranty, 49 white balance, 26 Windows OS, installing software, 30 Z zoom digital, 6 58 www.kodak.
