ENGLISH Installing the software IMPORTANT: 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 Getting Started Guide. www.kodak.
ENGLISH Loading the battery Ni-MH (rechargeable) 2 CRV3 lithium (non-rechargeable) 2 AA (rechargeable or non-rechargeable) www.kodak.
ENGLISH Turning on the camera Setting the language, date/time 1 to change for previous/next field 2 OK to accept OK www.kodak.
ENGLISH Taking a picture/video Picture Video 1 1 2 2 AF/AE indicator Green: successful Red: failed AF: failed focus AE: failed exposure Press the Shutter button halfway down to set the auto focus and auto exposure. When the AE/AF indicator turns green, press the Shutter button completely down. 4 Press the Shutter button completely down and release. To stop recording, press and release the Shutter button again. www.kodak.
ENGLISH Reviewing pictures/videos 1 2 Press Review. Previous/next picture/video OK Play a video www.kodak.
ENGLISH Transferring pictures/videos USB cable Kodak EasyShare printer dock or camera dock (May be sold separately.) 1 For dock compatibility, visit www.kodak.com/go/dockcompatibility. To purchase accessories, visit www.kodak.com/go/c433accessories. To use an EasyShare dock, see its Getting Started Guide. 2 6 www.kodak.
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/c433support and www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter for: • the extended user’s guide • interactive troubleshooting and repairs • interactive tutorials • FAQs • downloads • accessories • printing information • product registration www.kodak.
ENGLISH Front view 1 2 3 4 5 8 7 8 6 1 Shutter button 5 Flash 2 Mode dial 6 USB port 3 Self timer/Video light 7 Lens 4 Flash button 8 Microphone www.kodak.
ENGLISH Back view 1 2 3 4 5 6 13 7 12 8 11 9 10 1 LCD 7 2 Review button 8 OK button 3 Menu button 9 Slot for optional SD or MMC card 4 Delete button 10 Battery compartment 5 Wide angle/Telephoto button 11 Tripod socket 6 Strap post 12 Dock connector 13 Share button www.kodak.
1 Doing more with your camera Using optical zoom Use optical zoom to get up to 3X closer to your subject. Optical zoom is effective when the lens is no closer than 24 in. (60 cm) to the subject or 4 in. (10 cm) in Close-up mode. You can change optical zoom before (but not during) video recording. 1 Use the LCD to frame your subject. 2 Press Telephoto (T) to zoom in. Press Wide Angle (W) to zoom out. The zoom indicator shows zoom status.
Doing more with your camera Using digital zoom Use digital zoom in any Still mode to get up to 15X magnification. Press the Telephoto (T) button to the optical zoom limit (3X). Release the button, then press it again. NOTE: You may notice decreased image quality when using digital zoom. The blue slider on the zoom indicator pauses and turns red when the picture quality reaches the limit for an acceptable 4 x 6-in. (10 x 15 cm) print.
Doing more with your camera Zoom position Flash distance Wide angle 2–11.5 ft (0.6–3.5 m) @ ISO 200 Telephoto 2– 6.6 ft (0.6–2.0 m) @ ISO 200 Picture-taking modes Choose the mode that best suits your subjects and surroundings. Use this mode Auto For General picture taking—offers an excellent balance of image quality and ease of use. Landscape Far-away scenes. The camera uses infinity auto-focus. Auto-focus framing marks are not available in Landscape. Close-up Close range.
Doing more with your camera Scene modes 1 Turn the Mode dial to Scene . 2 Press to display Scene mode descriptions. NOTE: If the Help text turns off, press the OK button. 3 Press the OK button to choose a Scene mode. Use this SCN mode For Portrait Full-frame portraits of people. Sport Subjects that are in motion. Children Action pictures of children in bright light. Party People indoors. Minimizes red eye. Beach Bright beach scenes. Snow Bright snow scenes. Fireworks Fireworks displays.
Doing more with your camera Use this SCN mode For SelfPortrait Close-ups of yourself. Assures proper focus and minimizes red eye. Backlight Subjects that are in shadow or “backlit” (when light is behind the subject). Night Portrait Night scenes or low-light conditions. Minimizes red eye. Place the camera on a flat, steady surface or use a tripod.
Doing more with your camera To cancel the self-timer, follow steps 1 and 2, select Off, then press OK. Use the same procedure to take a video, but: ■ Turn the Mode dial to Video . Press the Shutter button completely down. NOTE: The video stops when no storage space remains. Only the 2- and 10-second options are available in video mode. ■ Using exposure compensation to adjust brightness In Auto, Landscape, or Close-up mode, you can adjust exposure compensation to make your pictures darker or lighter.
Doing more with your camera Using the auto-focus framing marks (for pictures) On the LCD screen, framing marks indicate the camera focus area. The camera attempts to focus on foreground subjects, even if the subjects are not centered in the scene. 1 Press the Shutter button halfway. When the framing marks turn green, focus is accomplished.
2 Working with pictures/videos Reviewing pictures/videos on your camera Press the Review button to view and work with your pictures/videos. 1 2 Press Review. (Press again to exit.) for previous/next. Videos: OK Play/pause. Rewind to beginning (during playback). Next picture/video (during playback). To save battery power, use an optional Kodak EasyShare dock. (See www.kodak.com/go/c433accessories.) NOTE: Pictures taken at the 3.
Working with pictures/videos Magnifying a picture during review W/T OK magnify 2X - 8X. view other parts of the picture. return to 1X. Viewing multi-up (thumbnails) view multi-up thumbnails. view previous/next row of thumbnails. view previous/next thumbnail. OK 18 view single picture. www.kodak.
Working with pictures/videos Deleting pictures/videos 1 2 Press Review. for previous/next. 3 Press Delete. 4 Follow the screen prompts. Using the undo delete feature If you accidentally delete a picture, you can use Undo Delete to retrieve it. This feature is only available immediately after you delete a picture. NOTE: You cannot use Undo Delete if your picture is larger than 10 MB. Running a slide show Use the Slide Show to display your pictures/videos on the LCD.
Working with pictures/videos Cropping pictures 1 2 Press Review. for previous/next. 3 Press Menu, choose Crop 4 Press Telephoto (T) to zoom in, or to move the crop box. 5 Follow the screen prompts. , then press OK. The picture is copied, then cropped. The original picture is saved. A cropped picture cannot be cropped again on the camera. Press the Menu button to exit the menu. 20 www.kodak.
Working with pictures/videos Copying pictures/videos You can copy pictures/videos from a card to internal memory or from internal memory to a card. Before you copy, make sure that: ■ A card is inserted in the camera. ■ The camera’s picture storage location is set to the location from which you are copying. Copy pictures or videos: 1 Press the Review button, then press the Menu button. 2 Press to highlight Copy 3 Press to highlight an option. , then press the OK button. 4 Press the OK button.
3 Solving camera problems For step-by-step product support, visit www.kodak.com/go/c433support and select Interactive Troubleshooting & Repairs. Camera problems If... Try one or more the following Camera does not turn on. ■ Install new batteries. Camera does not turn off. ■ Remove the battery, then reinsert or replace it. ■ Charge rechargeable batteries. Pictures remaining ■ The camera is operating normally. Continue taking pictures. number does not decrease after taking a picture.
4 Appendix CAUTION: Do not disassemble this product; there are no user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. Do not expose this product to liquid, moisture, or extreme temperatures. 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.
Appendix For more information on batteries, see www.kodak.com/go/batterytypes 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). See www.kodak.com/go/c433downloads. Additional care and maintenance ■ If the camera has been subjected to inclement weather or you suspect water has gotten inside the camera, turn off the camera and remove the batteries and card.
Appendix Request for Warranty service will not be accepted without proof of date of purchase, such as a copy of the original dated Kodak EasyShare digital camera or accessory sales receipt. (Always keep the original for your records.) This warranty does not apply to the battery(s) used in digital cameras or accessories.
Appendix FCC compliance and advisory Kodak EasyShare C433 zoom digital camera 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 VCCI Class B ITE English translation: This is a Class B product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference from Information Technology Equipment (VCCI). If this is used near a radio or television receiver in a domestic environment, it may cause radio interference. Install and use the equipment according to the instruction manual.
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