IMPORTANT: Before connecting any cables, install the software that was included with your camera. Then return to this guide. Loading the KLIC-7003 battery Notched corner www.kodak.com/go/m381support 1 ENGLISH urg_01039.
urg_01039.book Page 2 Tuesday, May 26, 2009 9:19 AM ENGLISH Charging the battery 1 Turn off the camera. 2 Connect the KODAK USB Cable, Model U-8. Battery Charging light: • Blinking: charging • Steady: finished Charge Li-Ion batteries frequently, even if power remains. Other charging options KODAK 5V AC Adapter (May be sold separately 2 www.kodak.
ENGLISH urg_01039.book Page 3 Tuesday, May 26, 2009 9:19 AM Turning on the camera Setting the language and date/time Language: to change. OK to accept. OK (press) See the Extended user guide www.kodak.com/go/m381support Date/Time: At the prompt, press OK. to change current field. for previous/next field. OK to accept. www.kodak.
urg_01039.book Page 4 Tuesday, May 26, 2009 9:19 AM ENGLISH Taking a picture . 1 Turn the Mode dial to Smart Capture Compose the picture. 2 Press the Shutter button halfway to focus and set exposure. When the framing marks turn green, press the Shutter button completely down. Framing marks 4 See other modes See page 11 See the Extended user guide www.kodak.com/go/m381support www.kodak.
ENGLISH urg_01039.book Page 5 Tuesday, May 26, 2009 9:19 AM Reviewing pictures/videos Press the Review button to enter/exit Review. View previous/next picture/video. OK See the Extended user guide www.kodak.com/go/m381support Play a video. www.kodak.
urg_01039.book Page 6 Tuesday, May 26, 2009 9:19 AM ENGLISH Transferring pictures/videos 1 Turn off the camera. 2 Connect a KODAK USB Cable, Model U-8. 3 Turn on the camera. 6 See the Extended user guide www.kodak.com/go/m381support Purchase accessories www.kodak.com/go/m381accessories www.kodak.
ENGLISH urg_01039.book Page 7 Tuesday, May 26, 2009 9:19 AM 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.
urg_01039.book Page 8 Tuesday, May 26, 2009 9:19 AM ENGLISH 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! Go to www.kodak.
ENGLISH urg_01039.book Page 9 Tuesday, May 26, 2009 9:19 AM Front View Mode dial Shutter button Power button Flash button Self-timer light Flash Microphone Lens/Cover www.kodak.
urg_01039.book Page 10 Tuesday, May 26, 2009 9:19 AM ENGLISH Back View LCD Delete, Menu, Info buttons Battery Charging light Zoom (Telephoto/ Wide Angle) button USB/AV Out DC-In (5V) Strap post Tripod socket OK button SD/SDHC Card/ Battery compartment 10 Share button Review button www.kodak.
urg_01039.book Page 11 Tuesday, May 26, 2009 9:19 AM 1 Doing more with your camera Turn the Mode dial to the mode that best suits your subjects and surroundings. Use this mode For Smart Capture General picture taking—excellent image quality and ease of use. Program Advanced picture taking—allows access to manual settings. Blur Reduction Reducing blur caused by camera shake or subject motion. Sport Action pictures. Panorama “Stitching” up to 3 pictures into a panoramic scene.
urg_01039.book Page 12 Tuesday, May 26, 2009 9:19 AM 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 videos, see page 5. 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.
urg_01039.book Page 13 Tuesday, May 26, 2009 9:19 AM 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 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).
urg_01039.book Page 14 Tuesday, May 26, 2009 9:19 AM Doing more with your camera Using shortcuts For quick access to the most popular functions: 1 Press the Info button. The shortcuts appear. 2 Press to access functions like Exposure Compensation, Self-timer/Burst, and Auto focus. (You’ll see different functions in different modes.) 3 Press to choose a setting. 4 To hide the shortcuts again, press . Shortcuts 14 www.kodak.
urg_01039.book Page 15 Tuesday, May 26, 2009 9:19 AM Doing more with your camera 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. 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. 1 Press the Menu 2 Press button.
urg_01039.book Page 16 Tuesday, May 26, 2009 9:19 AM Doing more with your camera Understanding the picture-taking icons Focus mode Self timer/Burst Exposure compensation Flash mode Capture mode Pictures/time remaining Tag name Battery level 16 Zoom slider www.kodak.
urg_01039.book Page 17 Tuesday, May 26, 2009 9:19 AM Doing more with your camera Understanding the review icons Video duration Print tag/number of prints Protected Email tag Picture/Video number Select picture Add text tag View multi-up Play video Upload tag Favorite tag Text tag name www.kodak.
urg_01039.book Page 18 Tuesday, May 26, 2009 9:19 AM 2 Share your stories! Pictures start here! 1 3 2 Load software. Take pictures. Transfer pictures to your computer. Pictures become stories here! KODAK All-in-One Printers KODAK Picture Kiosk www.kodak.com/go/tips 18 www.kodak.
urg_01039.book Page 19 Tuesday, May 26, 2009 9:19 AM 3 Solving camera problems Camera problems Status Solution Camera does not turn on or off ■ Make sure the battery is charged and installed correctly (see page 1). Camera buttons and controls do not function Flash does not fire ■ Check the flash setting, and change as needed (see page 6). NOTE: The flash does not fire in all modes.
urg_01039.book Page 20 Tuesday, May 26, 2009 9:19 AM 4 Appendix 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.
urg_01039.book Page 21 Tuesday, May 26, 2009 9:19 AM Appendix Limited Warranty Kodak warrants its digital cameras and accessories (excluding batteries) to be free from malfunctions and defects in both materials and workmanship for the warranty period specified on your KODAK Product packaging. Retain the original dated sales receipt. Proof of purchase date is required with any request for warranty repair.
urg_01039.book Page 22 Tuesday, May 26, 2009 9:19 AM Appendix Outside the United States and Canada In countries other than the United States and Canada, the terms and conditions of this warranty may be different. Unless a specific Kodak warranty is communicated to the purchaser in writing by a Kodak company, no warranty or liability exists beyond any minimum requirements imposed by law, even though defect, damage, or loss may be by negligence or other act.
urg_01039.book Page 23 Tuesday, May 26, 2009 9:19 AM Appendix VCCI Class B ITE Korean Class B ITE China RoHS Eastman Kodak Company Rochester, New York 14650 © Kodak, 2009 Kodak and EasyShare are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company. 4F6511_en www.kodak.
