Kodak EasyShare LS743 zoom digital camera User’s 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 1 4 5 2 3 11 10 6 7 8 9 1 Jog dial 7 Video out (for TV connection) 2 Microphone 8 DC-In (5V) 3 Self Timer/Video light 9 Lens/Lens cover 4 Viewfinder lens 10 Neck strap post 5 Light sensor 11 Flash unit 6 USB Port ,for optional AC adapter Bottom view 1 2 3 1 Tripod socket/locator for EasyShare camera dock or printer dock 2 Data plate with camera serial number 3 Dock connector i
Product features Back view 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 7 6 17 5 18 4 15 16 3 ii 2 1 1 Zoom (Wide Angle/Telephoto) 10 On/off button/power light 2 Camera modes 11 Speaker 3 Camera screen (LCD) 12 Flash button 4 Share button 13 Shutter button 5 Review button 14 Jog dial (for selecting camera modes) 6 Menu button 15 OK button (press in) 7 Delete button 16 4-way controller 8 Viewfinder 17 Battery slot 9 Ready light 18 Slot for optional SD/MMC card
Table of contents 1 1 Getting started ........................................................................... 1 Package contents.............................................................................. 1 Installing the software first ................................................................ 1 Charging the battery ......................................................................... 2 Loading the battery ...........................................................................
Table of contents 4 Installing the software ............................................................. 29 Minimum system requirements ........................................................ 29 Install the software ......................................................................... 30 5 Sharing pictures and videos ..................................................... 31 Tagging pictures for printing............................................................
1 Getting started Package contents 1 4 5 2* 6 3 1 Camera with neck strap 4 Kodak EasyShare Li-ion rechargeable battery (KLIC-5000) 2 Custom dock insert * 5 Battery charger, with plug(s) 3 USB cable 6 Audio/Video cable (for viewing pictures and videos on television) * Do not discard! The custom insert is necessary for use with the optional Kodak EasyShare camera dock or printer dock. The LS743 camera does not fit the universal insert included with the docks.
Getting started Charging the battery The Li-Ion rechargeable battery requires charging before first use. 1 2 3 Red = charging Green = fully charged 3 hours or less 1 Insert the battery into the charger. 2 Insert the plug that matches your electrical outlet. 3 Plug the charger into the outlet. 4 Remove the battery and unplug the charger when the light turns green. Charging takes approximately 3 hours. For expected battery life, see page 3.
Getting started Important battery information Battery life Your camera box contains a Kodak EasyShare Li-Ion rechargeable battery. Actual battery life may vary based on usage. Li-Ion rechargeable battery (KLIC-5000) 200 - 250 0 Battery Life (Approx. number of pictures per full charge) 300 Use only a Kodak EasyShare Li-Ion rechargeable battery (KLIC-5000). Not all manufacturers’ 3.7V Li-Ion rechargeable batteries are compatible with the camera.
Getting started Battery Safety and Handling ■ Do not allow batteries to touch metal objects, including coins. Otherwise, a battery may short circuit, discharge energy, become hot, or leak. ■ For rechargeable battery disposal information, visit the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation Web site at www.rbrc.com. For more information on batteries, see www.kodak.com/global/en/service/batteries/batteryUsage.jhtml Turning the camera on and off Press the on/off button.
Getting started Setting the date and time Setting the date & time, first time The Date and Time have been reset message appears the first time you turn on the camera or if the battery is removed for an extended period of time. 1 SET DATE & TIME is highlighted. Press the OK button. (Select Cancel to set the date and time at a later time.) 2 Go to step 4 below, Setting the date & time, anytime. Setting the date & time, anytime 1 Turn on the camera. Press the Menu button.
Getting started Checking camera and picture status The icons that appear on the camera screen indicate the active camera and picture settings. Press to turn the status information on and off. If is displayed in the status area, press the Flash/Status button to display additional settings.
Getting started Flash/Status screen Press the Flash button. The current camera status icons are displayed in the bottom half of the Flash screen. Other settings Storing pictures and videos on an SD/MMC card Your camera has 16 MB of internal memory. You can purchase optional SD/MMC cards for removable, reusable storage for your pictures and videos. CAUTION: Insert card as shown. Do not force it; doing so may damage the camera or card.
2 Taking pictures and videos Taking a picture Ready light 1 Use the viewfinder or camera screen to frame your subject. (Press the OK button to turn off the camera screen. See page 11.) 2 Press and hold the Shutter button halfway to set the exposure and focus. AUTO 3 When the ready light turns green, continue pressing the Shutter button completely down to take the picture. When the ready light blinks green, the picture is being saved; you can still take pictures.
Taking pictures and videos Camera modes Jog dial 1. rotate 2. press Choose the mode that suits your conditions: 1. Rotate the jog dial to highlight the mode. 2. Press the jog dial to select the highlighted mode. Camera modes Use this mode For Auto General picture-taking. Automatically sets exposure, focus, and flash. Portrait Full-frame portraits of people. Subject is sharp and the background is indistinct. Automatically fires a low-level fill flash for softening shadows. Stand at least 6 ft. (1.
Taking pictures and videos Scene modes SCN mode 1 1. Rotate the jog dial to SCN mode, then press. 2. Press to scroll to a Scene mode. Display for 3 to 4 seconds to select. 2 NOTE: To change Scene modes, press the jog dial and Use this again. mode For Night General picture taking in night scenes or low-light conditions. Captures both subject and background. Night Portrait Reducing red-eye in pictures of people in night scenes or low-light conditions.
Taking pictures and videos Using the camera screen as a viewfinder IMPORTANT: The camera screen quickly depletes battery power; use it sparingly. To change the camera screen setting so that it is off when you turn on the camera, see Liveview, page 20. OK 1 Frame your subject in the camera screen. For more about auto-focus framing marks, see page 11. Framing marks 2 Press the Shutter button halfway and hold to set the exposure and focus.
Taking pictures and videos While the shutter button is pressed halfway: Center focus Center wide focus Side focus Framing marks Center and side focus Left and right focus 2 Press the Shutter button completely down to take the picture. 3 If the camera is not focusing on the desired subject (or if the framing marks disappear and the Ready light blinks orange), release your finger, recompose the scene, and go to Step 2. NOTE: Framing marks appear only when the camera screen is on.
Taking pictures and videos Using optical zoom Use optical zoom to get up to 2.8X closer to your subject. You can change optical zoom before (but not during) video recording. 1 Use the viewfinder or camera screen to frame your subject. Zoom indicator Digital range Current zoom position 2 Press the zoom lever toward Telephoto (T) to zoom in. Press toward Wide Angle (W) to zoom out. If the camera screen is turned on, the zoom indicator shows when you are in optical or digital zoom.
Taking pictures and videos Using the flash Use the flash when you take pictures at night, indoors, or outdoors in heavy shadows. Flash range Wide Angle 2 - 10 ft (0.6 - 3.0 m) Telephoto 2 - 6 ft (0.6 - 1.8 m) Turning on the flash Press the button to scroll through the flash options. The active flash icon appears in the camera screen status area. Flash Mode Flash Fires Auto When the lighting conditions require it.
Taking pictures and videos Flash settings in each mode Capture mode Default Available settings setting Auto Auto* Portrait Fill* Close-up Off Auto, Off, Fill, Red-eye Scene Modes Night Off Night Portrait Red-eye Sport Auto Landscape Off Snow Auto Beach Auto Party Red-eye Self Portrait Red-eye Manner/Museum Off Video Off Burst Off Long Time Exposure Off None Off, Fill * When you change to Red-eye in these modes, it remains until you change it.
Taking pictures and videos Changing picture-taking settings You can change settings to get the best results from your camera. 1 Press the Menu button. (Some settings are unavailable in some modes.) 2 Press button. to highlight the setting you wish to change, then press the OK 3 Choose an option, then press the OK button. 4 Press the Menu button to exit. Setting Icon Options (unavailable as noted) Self Timer Create a 10-second delay before the picture or video is taken.
Taking pictures and videos Setting Icon Options (unavailable as noted) Picture Quality Choose a picture resolution. This setting remains until you change it. Best —(4 MP) for printing up to 20 x 30 in. (50 x 76 cm). Best (3:2) —(3.5 MP) ideal for printing 4 x 6 in. (10 x 15 cm) prints without cropping. Also for printing up to 20 x 30 in. (50 x 76 cm); some cropping may result. Better —(2.1 MP) for printing up to 8 x 10 in. (20 x 25 cm). Good —(1.1 MP) for emailing, Internet, or screen display.
Taking pictures and videos Setting Color Mode Choose color tones. This setting remains until you change modes or turn off the camera. Icon Options (unavailable as noted) Color (default)—for color pictures. Black & White—for black and white pictures. Sepia—for pictures with a reddish-brown, antique look. NOTE: EasyShare software also lets you change a color picture to black-and-white or sepia. Unavailable in Video mode. Exposure Metering Evaluate light levels at specific areas of a scene.
Taking pictures and videos Setting Icon Options (unavailable as noted) Long Time Exposure Choose how long the shutter stays open. This setting remains until you change modes or turn off the camera. None, 1.0, 2.0, 4.0, 8.0, 16.0 seconds Leave the shutter open longer for low-light conditions. Use a tripod or steady surface. Image Storage Choose a storage location for pictures and videos. This setting remains until you change it. Auto (default)—the camera uses the card if one is in the camera.
Taking pictures and videos 5 Press the Menu button to exit. Setting Icon Options Return to previous menu. Liveview Set the camera screen on/off default. You can always press OK to manually turn the screen on or off. On (default)—camera screen is on whenever the camera is on. Off—camera screen is off. Sound Themes Choose the theme you prefer for camera sounds at power up, shutter release, Self Timer, and warnings.
Taking pictures and videos Setting Icon Format CAUTION: Formatting deletes all pictures and videos, including those that are protected. Removing a card during formatting may damage the card. About Options Memory Card—deletes everything on the card; formats the card. Cancel—exits without making a change. Internal Memory—formats the internal memory and deletes everything including email addresses, album names, and Favorites. View camera information.
Taking pictures and videos 5 Compose the scene, then press the Shutter button completely down. Move so that you are in the scene. NOTE: The default video length is Unlimited. The video will stop when you press the Shutter button or when no storage space remains. To change the video length, see Video Length, page 19. To turn off the Self Timer camera sounds, see page 20. The Self Timer turns off after you take the video or if you change modes.
3 Reviewing pictures and videos Press the Review button to view and work with your pictures and videos. To save battery power, purchase a 5-volt AC adapter or place your camera in the optional Kodak EasyShare camera dock or printer dock. (Visit www.kodak.com/go/ls743accessories.) Viewing single pictures and videos 1 Press the Review button. 2 Press to scroll backward or forward through pictures and videos. (For fast scrolling, press and hold .) 3 Press the Review button to exit.
Reviewing pictures and videos Playing a video 1 Press the Review button. 2 Press to locate a video. (In Multi-up view, highlight a video, then press the OK button.) 3 Press the OK button to play or pause a video. NOTE: You can also press the Menu button, highlight Play Video , then press the OK button. ■ To adjust the volume, press . ■ To rewind the video, press ■ To replay the video, press the OK button. ■ To go to the previous or next picture or video, press during playback. .
Reviewing pictures and videos Protect (page 25) Picture/Video Information (page 28) Image Storage (page 19) Setup Menu (page 19) Magnifying pictures 1 Press the Review button, then locate a picture. 2 To magnify at 2X, press the OK button. To magnify at 4X, press the OK button again. To redisplay the picture at the 1X (original) size, press the OK button again.
Reviewing pictures and videos Tagging pictures and videos for albums Use the Album feature in Review mode to tag the pictures and videos in your camera with album names. First—on your computer Use Kodak EasyShare software (V 3.0 or higher) to create album names on your computer, then copy up to 32 album names to the camera’s internal memory. See Kodak EasyShare software Help for details. Second—on your camera 1 Press the Review button, then locate the picture or video. 2 Press the Menu button.
Reviewing pictures and videos 2 Press to highlight Slide Show , then press the OK button. 3 Press to highlight Begin Show, then press the OK button. Each picture and video is displayed once, in the order in which you took them. To cancel the Slide Show, press the OK button. Changing the slide show display interval The default interval setting displays each picture for 5 seconds. You can increase the display interval up to 60 seconds. 1 On the Slide Show menu, press OK button.
Reviewing pictures and videos Copying pictures and videos You can copy pictures and 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. See Image Storage, page 19. Copy pictures or videos: 1 Press the Review button, then press the Menu button. 2 Press to highlight Copy , then press the OK button.
4 Installing the software Minimum system requirements Windows OS-based computers Macintosh computers ■ Windows 98, 98SE, ME, 2000 SP1, or ■ Power Mac G3, G4, G5, G4 Cube, XP OS ■ Internet Explorer 5.
Installing the software Install the software CAUTION: Install Kodak EasyShare software before connecting the camera or optional dock to the computer. Failure to do so may cause the software to load incorrectly. 1 Close all software applications that are open on your computer (including anti-virus software). 2 Place the Kodak EasyShare software CD into the CD-ROM drive. 3 Load the software: Windows OS-based computer—if the install window does not appear, choose Run from the Start menu and type d:\setup.
5 Sharing pictures and videos Press the Share button to "tag" your pictures and videos. When they are transferred to your computer, you can share them by: Pictures Videos Print (page 32) ✔ Email (page 33) ✔ ✔ Favorites (page 34) for easy organization on your computer and for sharing on your camera ✔ ✔ NOTE: Tags remain until removed. If a tagged picture/video is copied, the tag is not copied. In a burst series, only the last picture is tagged during Quickview.
Sharing pictures and videos Tagging pictures for printing 1 Press the Share button. Press 2 Press to highlight Print to locate a picture. , then press the OK button.* 3 Press to select the number of copies (0-99). Zero removes the tag for that picture. The Print icon appears in the status area. The default quantity is one. 4 Optional: You can apply a print quantity to other pictures. Press to locate a picture. Keep the print quantity as is, or press to change it. 5 Press the OK button.
Sharing pictures and videos Tagging pictures and videos for emailing First—on your computer Use Kodak EasyShare software to create an email address book on your computer. Then, copy up to 32 email addresses to the camera’s internal memory. For details, click the Help button in the Kodak EasyShare software. Second—tag pictures/videos on your camera 1 Press the Share button. Press to locate a picture/video. 2 Press to highlight Email , then press the OK button.
Sharing pictures and videos Tagging pictures as favorites You can store your favorite pictures in the Favorites section of your camera’s internal memory, then share them with friends and family. Favorites are loaded into your camera after you transfer pictures to your computer. Favorites are approximately 1 MP, good for 4 x 6 in. (10 x 15 cm) prints. Share your favorite pictures in 4 easy steps: 1. Take pictures to locate a picture. 2. Tag pictures 1 Press the Share button.
Sharing pictures and videos Optional settings In Favorites mode, press the Menu button to access optional settings. Magnify (page 25) Picture Information (page 28) Slide Show (page 26) Remove all favorites (page 35) Multi-up (page 23) Setup Menu (page 19) NOTE: Favorites are cropped slightly to the 3:2 format. To prevent cropping, take pictures with the Picture Quality set to Best (3:2). (See Picture Quality, page 17.
6 Transferring and printing pictures CAUTION: Install Kodak EasyShare software before connecting the camera or optional dock to the computer. Failure to do so may cause the software to load incorrectly. Transferring pictures and videos with the USB cable 1 Turn off the camera. 2 Plug the labeled end of the USB cable into the labeled USB port on your computer. See your computer user’s guide for details. 3 Plug the other end of the USB cable into the labeled USB port on the camera. 4 Turn on the camera.
Transferring and printing pictures Printing pictures from your computer For details on printing pictures from your computer, click the Help button in the Kodak EasyShare software. Ordering prints online Kodak EasyShare print service (provided by Ofoto www.ofoto.com) is one of the many online print services offered in the Kodak EasyShare software. You can easily: ■ Upload your pictures. ■ Edit, enhance, and add borders to your pictures. ■ Store pictures, and share them with family and friends.
7 Troubleshooting When you have questions about your camera, start here. Additional technical information is available in the ReadMe file located on the Kodak EasyShare software CD. For updates to Troubleshooting information, see www.kodak.com/go/ls743support. Camera problems If... Try one or more of the following The camera does not ■ Remove, then reinsert the battery (page 2). turn on ■ Recharge the battery (page 2).
Troubleshooting If... Try one or more of the following You cannot take a picture or video ■ Turn the camera off, then on again. ■ Press the Shutter button all the way (page 8). ■ Battery is exhausted. Recharge the battery or insert a new one (page 2). ■ Wait until the ready light is green before attempting to take another picture.
Troubleshooting If... Try one or more of the following Slide Show does not run on an external video device ■ Adjust the camera Video Out setting (NTSC or PAL, page 20). ■ Make sure the external device settings are correct (see the device’s user’s guide). Picture quality problems If... Try one or more of the following The picture is too dark ■ Use Fill flash (page 14) or change your position so light is not behind the subject.
Troubleshooting Camera ready light status Ready light Status Cause Ready light glows steady green. Shutter button is pressed halfway down. Focus and exposure are set. Ready light blinks green. Picture is being processed and saved to the camera. Pictures are being transferred to computer; camera is connected. Camera firmware upgrade is in process. Ready light glows steady orange. Camera is in Favorites mode. Ready light blinks orange. Flash is not charged. Wait.
Troubleshooting Camera power light status On/off light/power button Status Cause Power light blinks blue. Camera is starting up or shutting down. Power light glows steady blue. Camera is on; ready to take a picture or video. Power light does not turn on Camera is not turned on. Press the on/off button. and the camera does not work. Battery is exhausted. Recharge the battery (page 2). Still having problems? Visit www.kodak.com/go/ls743support, or see Chapter 8, Getting help.
8 Getting help Helpful links Help with your camera www.kodak.com/go/ls743support Help with Windows operating system and working with digital pictures www.kodak.com/go/pcbasics Download the latest camera software and firmware www.kodak.com/go/ls743downloads Optimize your printer for truer, more vibrant colors www.kodak.com/go/onetouch Get support for cameras, software, accessories, more www.kodak.com/go/support Purchase camera accessories www.kodak.
Getting help Australia 1800 147 701 Netherlands 020 346 9372 Austria 0179 567 357 New Zealand 0800 440 786 Belgium 02 713 14 45 Norway 23 16 21 33 Brazil 0800 150000 Philippines 1 800 1 888 9600 Canada 1 800 465 6325 Portugal 021 415 4125 China 800 820 6027 Singapore 800 6363 036 Denmark 3 848 71 30 Spain 91 749 76 53 Ireland 01 407 3054 Sweden 08 587 704 21 Finland 0800 1 17056 Switzerland 01 838 53 51 France 01 55 1740 77 Taiwan 0800 096 868 Germany 069 5007 0035
9 Appendix Camera specifications For more specifications, visit www.kodak.com/go/ls743support. LS743 zoom digital camera specifications CCD CCD 1/2.5 in. CCD, 4:3 aspect ratio Output image size (image quality mode) Best 2304 x 1728 (4 M) pixels Best (3:2) 2304 x 1536 (3.5 M) pixels Better 1656 x 1242 (2.1 M) pixels Good 1200 x 900 (1.1 M) pixels Display Color display 1.8 in.
Appendix LS743 zoom digital camera specifications Exposure Exposure metering TTL-AE Multi-pattern AE, Center-weighted AE, Center-spot AE AE (@ still) locked at 1/2-way shutter press, Continuous AE (@ video and preview) Exposure range Wide: EV 4.2 - 15.2 (1/2 sec. @ f/3.0 to 1/1400 sec. @ f/5.1) Tele: EV 5.6 - 16.6 (1/2 sec. @ f/4.9 to 1/1400 sec. @ f/8.5) Exposure mode Long time exposure mode: 0.5 sec. - 16 sec. Exposure compensation: ±2.
Appendix LS743 zoom digital camera specifications Internal storage capacity 16 MB internal memory Review Quickview Yes Video output NTSC or PAL Power Kodak EasyShare Li-ion rechargeable battery (KLIC-5000) 5V AC adapter, optional Communication with computer USB 2.
Appendix Tips, safety, 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. Allow all components to air-dry for at least 24 hours before using the camera again. ■ Blow gently on the lens or camera screen 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.
Appendix Video storage capacity Minutes/seconds of video Best 16 MB internal memory* Better 1 min. 2 min. 16 MB SD/MMC 1 min. 5 sec. 2 min. 15 sec. 32 MB SD/MMC 2 min. 15 sec. 4 min. 30 sec. 64 MB SD/MMC 4 min. 30 sec. 9 min. 128 MB SD/MMC 9 min. 18 min. 256 MB SD/MMC 18 min. 36 min. *Videos stored in Favorites reduce capacity in internal memory. Power-saving features No Action For The Camera To Turn It Back On 1 minute Screen turns off. Press the OK button.
Appendix Regulatory compliance FCC compliance and advisory Kodak EasyShare LS743 zoom digital camera Tested to comply with FCC Standards. FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE 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.
1 Index Numerics 4-way controller, ii A A/V out, 27 about camera firmware, 21 picture, video, 28 AC adapter, 3 accessories, 3, 7, 36, 37, 43 action shots burst, 16 sport mode, 10 advanced digital zoom, 13 albums, tagging pictures for, 22, 26 auto flash, 14 focus framing marks, 11 picture taking mode, 9 power-down, 49 B battery charging, 2 expected life, 3 extending life, 3 insert slot, ii inserting, 2 safety, 4 beach mode, 10 black & white pictures, 18 burst mode, 16 button delete, 12 flash, 14 location on
Index D date stamp, 20 date, setting, 5 DC-in, i delete button, ii deleting during quickview, 12 pictures/videos, 24 protecting pictures, videos, 25 digital zoom, 13 disposal, recycling, 48 dock, camera and printer available as accessories, 3 connector, i custom insert, 1 printer, 37 downloading pictures, 36 E emailing pictures, videos, 33 exposure compensation, 16 long time setting, 19 metering, 18 specifications, 46 external video device viewing pictures, videos, 27 F favorites mode, 9 removing, 35 setti
Index K Kodak EasyShare software getting help, 43 installing, 30 upgrading, 49 Kodak web sites, 43 L landscape mode, 10 language, change display, 20 LCD (liquid crystal display).
Index printing from a card, 37 optimizing printer, 43 order online, 37 pictures, 37 tagged pictures, 32, 37 without computer, 37 product overview, ii protecting pictures, videos, 25 Q quickview, 12 R ReadMe file, 38 ready light, ii, 41 recycling, disposal, 48 red-eye, flash, 14 regulatory information, 50 removing favorites, 35 requirements, computer system, 29 resolution, setting, 17 review button, ii, 23 reviewing pictures as you take them, 12 camera screen, 23 deleting, 24 magnifying, 25 protecting, 25 s
Index T tagging favorites, 34 for albums, 22, 26 for email, 33 for print, 32 when to tag, 31 technical specifications, camera, 45 telephone support, 43 telephoto zoom, 13 television, slide show, 27 time, setting, 5 timer, shutter delay, 21 tips battery guidelines, 3 maintenance/safety, 48 ReadMe file, 38 transfer pictures/videos, 36 trash can, deleting, 12 tripod socket, i troubleshooting camera, 38 computer/connectivity, 39 picture quality, 40 turning camera on and off, 4 tv connection, i U upgrading soft
