KODAK EASYSHARE Camera / CD24 Extended user guide www.kodak.com For help with your camera: www.kodak.
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Product features Front view Flash button Mode button Shutter button Power button Flash Lens Self-timer/Video light Microphone Beeper www.kodak.
Product features Back view Delete button Menu button Info button LCD Zoom button Strap post OK, Share button Tripod socket Review button USB port SD/SDHC Card slot and Battery compartment SD/SDHC Card (Optional accessory) ii www.kodak.
Table of contents 1 1 Setting up your camera .........................................................................1 Attaching the wrist strap ............................................................................... 1 Loading the batteries .................................................................................... 1 Turning on the camera .................................................................................. 2 Setting the language and date/time................................
Table of contents Using the menu button in review................................................................. 23 Cropping pictures........................................................................................ 23 Rotating pictures......................................................................................... 24 Using KODAK PERFECT TOUCH Technology................................................. 24 Editing videos ......................................................................
1 Setting up your camera Attaching the wrist strap Loading the batteries All batteries lose power over time–even if they’re not being used. Purchase extra batteries for your event www.kodak.com/go/accessories Watch the battery level See page 7 www.kodak.
Setting up your camera 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 to accept. NOTE: To change language in the future, use the Setup Menu (see page 30). 2 www.kodak.
Setting up your camera Storing pictures on an optional SD or SDHC Card Your camera has internal memory. We strongly 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. SD/SDHC Card (optional accessory) 1 Turn off the camera. 2 Insert the card until it clicks. 3 Turn on the camera.
2 Taking pictures/videos Taking pictures To get clear, focused pictures: 1 The camera turns on in Auto mode. If it turns on in a different mode, press the Mode button, then until the LCD displays Auto , then press OK. 2 Compose the picture. 3 Press the Shutter button completely down. 4 www.kodak.
Taking pictures/videos Taking a video Mode button 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.
Taking pictures/videos Adjusting LCD brightness You can adjust the LCD brightness for your environment or to conserve battery power, see page 30. Understanding the picture-taking icons Self timer Exposure compensation Flash mode Capture mode Pictures/time remaining Zoom indicator Date stamp Battery level 6 www.kodak.
Taking pictures/videos Watch the battery level Don’t miss out on great pictures and videos—watch the battery level. Full Three quarters Half Critical AC Power Purchase extra batteries www.kodak.com/go/accessories Using the 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 or video. NOTE: For focus distances, see Specifications starting on page 40. NOTE: You may notice decreased image quality when using digital zoom.
Taking pictures/videos Using the flash Press the Flash button repeatedly until the LCD displays the desired flash mode. Flash button 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). Off Never Red-eye Reduction A preflash fires, shrinking the eye pupil, before the picture is taken. 8 www.kodak.
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. Mode button Use this mode For Auto General picture taking—it offers excellent image quality and ease of use. You can choose the best picture size and aspect ratio—just press the Menu button and choose Picture Size. Scene Point-and-shoot simplicity when taking pictures in practically any situation. (See page 10.
Taking pictures/videos Using Scene (SCN) modes Choose a Scene mode—for great pictures in practically any situation. 1 Press the Mode button, then 2 Press until the LCD displays SCN, then press OK. to choose a mode and read its description. 3 Press OK to enter that Scene mode. The camera is now in the scene mode that you chose. SCN mode For Portrait Full-frame portraits of people. Sport Action pictures. Sunset Subjects at dusk or dawn. Backlight Subjects that are in shadow or “backlit.
Taking pictures/videos 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 to access functions like Exposure Compensation, Self-timer, and Auto focus in Capture mode. In Review mode, access Keyword Tags. You’ll see different functions in different modes. 3 Press to choose a setting. Shortcuts Press to show/hide shortcuts. www.kodak.
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. Use the mirror on the camera front to help compose portraits. You can turn on the self-timer using a shortcut (see page 11) or these steps: 1 Press the Menu 2 Press button. Press to choose Self-timer, then press OK.
3 Sharing and tagging pictures Sharing pictures/videos through social networks It’s never been easier to share pictures on your favorite social networking sites. IMPORTANT: To use the sharing and social networking features, you must install the KODAK Share Button App. (See page 32.) 1 Press the Share button, then to find a picture. If it’s your first time, a Help screen appears. 2 Press to choose a social networking site, then press OK. A check mark appears. Repeat this step to choose more sites.
Sharing and tagging pictures Choose which social networking sites to display on your camera You can show/hide social networking sites on your camera so that only your favorite sites appear. 1 Press the Menu button. 2 Press to choose the Setup tab, then then press OK. to choose Share Button Settings, 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 Done, then press OK.
Sharing and tagging pictures Tagging pictures Tag pictures to make them easy to find, later. Tagging with keywords 1 Press the Review button, then to find a picture to tag. 2 Press the Menu button. Press to choose Keyword Tag, then press OK. You can also access Keyword Tag using a shortcut (see page 11). 3 Press to choose an existing keyword, or New Keyword (see Using the keyboard, page 15) to add a new one, then press OK. 4 Press to add keywords to other pictures.
Sharing and tagging pictures 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 and use KODAK Software. First, create a new email address. (See Using the keyboard.) 1 Press the Share button. Press to find a picture. 2 Press to choose Email, then press OK. 3 Press to find an email address, then press OK. To mark other pictures/videos with the same address, press , then press OK.
4 Reviewing and editing Reviewing pictures/videos 1 Press the Review 2 Press Review button. for previous/next picture/video. ■ To exit, press the Review button. ■ To view pictures/videos as thumbnails, press the Wide Angle (W) button. For more information, see page 19. ■ For tips on finding your pictures/videos, see page 20. 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.
Reviewing and editing 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 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.
Reviewing and editing Viewing pictures/videos in different ways Magnifying a picture 1 Press Telephoto (T) to magnify 2X–8X. 2 Press to view other parts of a picture. 3 Press OK to return to 1X. Viewing pictures/videos as thumbnails (multi-up) 1 Press the Review button. The camera shows the last picture/video 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.
Reviewing and editing A smarter way to find and enjoy your pictures Tag pictures by 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 with keywords, page 15.) You can also find pictures by date taken or if it’s marked as a favorite. 1 Press the Review button. 2 Press the Wide Angle (W) button to view pictures by thumbnail (or choose View Thumbnails shortcut). 3 Press Keyword.
Reviewing and editing Understanding the review icons Video duration Print/number of prints Protected Email Picture/Video number Select picture/video Shortcuts* Edit tags View thumbnails Play video Upload Battery level Favorite Keyword Tag * For more about shortcuts, see page 11. www.kodak.
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/accessories NOTE: Verify that the camera Video Out setting (NTSC or PAL) is correct (see page 30). Image quality is typically better on a computer monitor or when printed than on a television screen.
Reviewing and editing Using the menu button in review 1 Press the Review 2 Press button. to choose a tab: ■ Review ■ Edit ■ Setup 3 Press button, then the Menu to choose a setting, then press OK. 4 Choose an option, then press OK. 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 choose the Edit tab. Choose Crop, then press OK.
Reviewing and editing 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. ■ Press the Review button to return to Capture mode.
Reviewing and editing Editing videos Trimming a video You can remove the start or end from a video, saving only the desired portion. 1 Press the Review video. Video ■ Trimmed video button, then to find a 2 Press the Menu button, then to choose the Edit tab. Choose Trim, then press OK. 3 Press to choose the Play icon, then press OK. When the desired first frame is displayed, press OK to pause the video. Press to choose the Trim icon, then press OK. Repeat this step to choose the last frame.
Reviewing and editing 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 button, then video. 2 Press the Menu Edit tab. to choose the 3 Choose Video Action Print, then press OK. A 9-up picture is created. To return to picture-taking mode, press the Review button.
5 Doing more with your camera 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. to choose a tab: ■ Capture/Video for the most common picture- and video-taking settings ■ Setup for other camera settings 3 Press to choose a setting, then press OK.
Doing more with your camera Settings More information Exposure Compensation See Specifications, starting on page 40. Make a picture lighter or darker. (Available in Program and Panorama modes.) To access this feature with a shortcut, see page 11. ISO Speed Control the sensitivity of the camera to light. Auto—For general picture taking. ISO 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1000, 1250 See Specifications, starting on page 40.
Doing more with your camera Settings More information White Balance Choose your lighting condition. (Available only in Program and Panorama modes.) 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.
Doing more with your camera Using the Setup menu Use Setup to customize other camera settings. Settings More information Date & Time Set date and time. LCD Brightness Choose LCD brightness during picture/video capture. (During Review, the LCD is set to High Power.) Auto—LCD brightness is automatically adjusted according to environment. High Power—Brighter LCD; uses more battery power. Power Save—Dimmer LCD; uses less power.
Doing more with your camera Settings More information Computer Connection KODAK Software Choose which application is installed or Other Application (APPLE IPHOTO, etc.) launched when you connect the camera to the computer. IMPORTANT: To use the sharing and social networking features, you must install the KODAK Share Button App (page 32). Format CAUTION: Formatting deletes all pictures/videos, including those that are protected. Removing a card during formatting may damage the card.
6 Transferring, printing pictures Transferring pictures to your computer IMPORTANT: To use the sharing and social networking features, you must install the KODAK Share Button app. Verify that the computer is connected to the Internet. When you connect the camera to the computer, the KODAK Camera Setup App automatically runs. Follow the prompts to install the KODAK Share Button App. 1 Turn off the camera. 2 Use the KODAK Camera USB Cable, Micro B / 5-Pin to connect the camera to the computer.
Transferring, printing pictures Printing pictures Direct printing with a KODAK All-in-One Printer IMPORTANT: To print using PICTBRIDGE Technology, you must change the Computer Connection setting (in the Setup menu) to Other Application (see page 31). 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.
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: ■ Upload your pictures. ■ Edit, enhance, and add borders to your pictures. ■ Store pictures, and share them with family and friends. ■ Have prints, photo greeting cards, frames, and albums delivered to your door.
7 Troubleshooting Getting help from your camera 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 button, 1 Press the Menu then make a menu choice. 2 Press the Info button. Scroll through a Help topic. www.kodak.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Camera problems Status Solution Camera does not turn on ■ Make sure the battery is charged and installed correctly (see page 1). Camera does not turn off Camera buttons and controls do not function LCD is too dark. ■ Adjust the LCD Brightness setting (see page 30). Pictures remaining ■ Continue taking pictures. The camera is operating normally.
Troubleshooting Status Solution You cannot take a picture ■ Turn off the camera, then turn on the camera. ■ Depress the Shutter button all the way (see page 4). ■ Insert a new/charged battery (see page 1). ■ Memory is full. Transfer pictures to the computer (see page 32), delete pictures (see page 18), or insert another card. Cannot find the desired picture/video ■ To view pictures on a card or in internal memory, see page 17.
Troubleshooting Picture quality problems Status Solution Picture is not clear ■ Clean the lens (see page 42). ■ Place the camera on a flat, steady surface or use a tripod (especially in high-zoom settings or in low light). ■ Use a larger picture size (see page 27). ■ If you’re manually adjusting the ISO speed, realize that high ISO setting may cause grainy pictures (see page 28). Picture is too dark ■ Reposition the camera for more available light.
Troubleshooting Getting help on the Web Camera Get support for your product (FAQs, troubleshooting www.kodak.com/go/CD24support information, arrange for repairs, etc.) Purchase camera accessories www.kodak.com/go/accessories Download the latest camera firmware and software www.kodak.com/go/CD24downloads Register your camera www.kodak.com/go/register Chat, email, write, or phone Kodak (Chat not available in all languages) www.kodak.com/go/contact Get information on KODAK All-in-One Printers www.
8 Appendix Specifications CCD—1/2.33-type Effective pixels—12 MP (4026 x 3026) LCD—2.4 in. (6.1 cm) LCD; 112K pixels; 4:3 aspect ratio 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 (4.2 MB available for image storage. 1 MB equals one million bytes.) Taking lens—5X digital zoom; f/4.
Appendix Burst mode—Maximum 3 pictures @ 1.5 fps Capture modes—Auto mode, Scene modes, Video Image file format— Still: EXIF 2.3 (JPEG compression); file organization DCF Video: .
Appendix 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 designed specifically for camera lenses. Do not allow chemicals, such as suntan lotion, to contact painted surfaces.
Appendix Important safety instructions 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 support.
Appendix ■ Go to www.kodak.com/go/reach for information about the presence of substances included on the candidate list according to article 59(1) of Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 (REACH). ■ Dispose of batteries according to local and national regulations. Go to www.kodak.com/go/kes. ■ Do not charge non-rechargeable batteries. For more information on batteries, go to www.kodak.com/go/batterytypes. Battery replacement, battery life KODAK AA Alkaline Battery, 300 pictures.
Appendix Warranty service is only available from 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.
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Appendix 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. Australian C-Tick N137 VCCI Class B ITE China RoHS 48 www.kodak.
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1 Index A A/V out, 22 about this camera, 31 accessories battery, 44 buying, 39 SD/SDHC Card, 3 add keywords, names, 15 auto, 9 enhancement, 24 B backlight, 10 battery expected life, 44 icons, 7 loading, 1 types, 44 bright, 10 brightness, LCD, 6 burst, 12 button delete, 5 telephoto/zoom, 7 C cable audio/video, 22 camera sounds, 30 Canadian compliance, 47 care and maintenance, 42 charging 50 battery icon, 7 children, 10 clock, setting, 2 color mode, 28 computer connect camera, 32 transfer to, 32 connector,
Index exposure compensation, 28 external video device viewing pictures, videos, 22 F FCC compliance, 46 find pictures, 20 fireworks, 10 firmware, upgrading, 42 flash, using, 8 flower, 10 format, 31 framing marks, 4 G guidelines, battery, 44 H help camera help, 35 Web links, 35 I icons battery, 7 icons, modes, 9 installing battery, 1 SD/SDHC Card, 3 ISO speed, 28 K keyboard, 15 keywords, 15 KODAK EASYSHARE Software www.kodak.
Index bright, 10 children, 10 fireworks, 10 flower, 10 night portrait, 10 scene (SCN), 10 modes, capture auto, 9 multiple selections, 26 multi-up, 19 power camera, 2 power icon, 7 printing from a card, 34 optimizing printer, 35 order online, 34 PICTBRIDGE, 33 tagged pictures, 34 protecting pictures, videos, 18 N night portrait, 10 Q quickview, using, 5 O online prints, ordering, 34 optical zoom, 7 R recycling, disposal, 42 regulatory information, 46 repair, 39 reset camera, 30, 31 reviewing pictures/v
Index camera sounds, 30 color mode, 28 date and time, 2 ISO, 28 language, 30 LCD brightness, 30 long time exposure, 28, 30 picture size, 27, 28 picture-taking mode, 9 self-timer, 12 sharpness, 29 video out, 30 white balance, 29 setting up the camera, 1 setup menu, 30 Share button, 30 sharpness, 29 shutter problems, 37 self-timer delay, 12 smart display, 30 smart find, 20 software upgrading, 42 software downloader, 32 sounds, 30 specifications, camera, 40 strap, 1 T tagging keywords, 15 taking pictures, vid
Index W warranty, 44 white balance, 29 Z zoom optical, 7 54 www.kodak.
