ENGLISH urg_01245.book Page 1 Thursday, February 17, 2011 6:25 AM Quick start 1 Load the battery. 2 Charge until the light stops blinking. 3 Set language, date/time. 4 Take pictures. 5 Install software, then share. Keep learning! Take and share your best pictures, videos! www.kodak.
urg_01245.book Page 2 Thursday, February 17, 2011 6:25 AM ENGLISH Front View Flash Shutter button (for pictures) Record button (for videos) Power/Battery Charging light Power button Self-timer/ Lens Video light/ AF Assist light Microphone 2 See the Extended user guide www.kodak.com/go/M583manuals See How-To videos www.kodak.com/go/M583demos www.kodak.
ENGLISH urg_01245.book Page 3 Thursday, February 17, 2011 6:25 AM Back View Display: Switch between Tools view and Clean view Flash button Mode: Choose a capture mode or effect Delete Zoom LCD Tripod socket OK, USB port Strap post Review Speaker MicroSD/SDHC card (accessory) Share: Share pictures and videos Battery compartment See the Extended user guide www.kodak.com/go/M583manuals See How-To videos www.kodak.com/go/support www.kodak.
urg_01245.book Page 4 Thursday, February 17, 2011 6:25 AM ENGLISH Attach strap, load and charge battery KODAK Li-Ion Rechargeable Digital Camera Battery KLIC-7006 See the Extended user guide www.kodak.com/go/M583manuals 4 www.kodak.
Charging the battery Maximize the number of pictures you can take–fully charge the battery before using. (All rechargeable batteries lose power over time, even if they’re not being used.) You can charge the Li-Ion battery whenever necessary. 1 Turn off the camera. 2 Connect a KODAK Camera USB Cable, Micro B / 5-Pin and charger. (Use only the cable included with this camera.) Battery Charging light: • Blinking: charging • Steady On: finished charging See the Extended user guide www.kodak.
urg_01245.book Page 6 Thursday, February 17, 2011 6:25 AM ENGLISH If your package includes this charger: 1 2 Battery Charging light: • Flashing green: charging • Steady On green: finished charging Charge via your computer’s USB port: The camera charges when the computer is on and awake. Turn off the computer’s hibernation, sleep, and standby modes. 1 Turn off the camera. 2 Connect a KODAK Camera USB Cable, Micro B / 5-Pin.
urg_01245.book Page 7 Thursday, February 17, 2011 6:25 AM ENGLISH Use an MicroSD/MicroSDHC Card Your camera has internal memory. We recommend purchasing a MicroSD or MicroSDHC Card to 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. 1 Turn off the camera. 2 Insert a card until it clicks. Accessory 3 Turn on the camera.
urg_01245.book Page 8 Thursday, February 17, 2011 6:25 AM ENGLISH Turn on the camera Set the language, date/time, sharing Language: to change. to accept. OK Date/Time: At the prompt, press OK. to change current field. for previous/next field. OK to accept. Sharing Destinations: You can select which sharing sites to display when you share pictures/videos. to highlight a site. OK to check/uncheck a site. 8 See the Extended user guide www.kodak.com/go/M583manuals See How-To videos www.kodak.
urg_01245.book Page 9 Thursday, February 17, 2011 6:25 AM ENGLISH Take a picture or video Take a picture When you turn on the camera for the first time, it’s in Smart Capture mode. (After that, the camera “remembers” the last mode you used.) 1 Compose the picture. 2 Press the Shutter button halfway to focus and set exposure. Framing marks indicate the camera focus area. If the camera is not focusing on the desired subject, release the Shutter button and recompose the scene.
urg_01245.book Page 10 Thursday, February 17, 2011 6:25 AM ENGLISH Use the zoom Understanding the picture-taking icons Settings Self-timer/ Burst Zoom slider Most recent picture/video Battery level Flash mode Number of pictures/video time remaining See the Extended user guide www.kodak.com/go/M583manuals See How-To videos www.kodak.com/go/M583demos 10 www.kodak.
ENGLISH urg_01245.book Page 11 Thursday, February 17, 2011 6:25 AM Your camera, the way you want it Sometimes, you want to see everything available. (Other times, you want everything out of your way!) Press the Display button Clean view and Tools view. to change between Clean view Tools Tools view (Tools vary by camera mode) www.kodak.
urg_01245.book Page 12 Thursday, February 17, 2011 6:25 AM ENGLISH Use Tools to choose actions, preferences Tools 1 In Liveview, press to move between Tools and the most recent picture. or Most recent picture 1 In Review, press to move between Tools and Previous or Next picture/video. to choose a tool, 2 Press then press OK. Press to change a tool’s setting, then press OK. NOTE: If you chose , press to choose a setting, then press OK. You can choose some settings using . 12 www.kodak.
urg_01245.book Page 13 Thursday, February 17, 2011 6:25 AM 1 ENGLISH Review pictures/videos Press the Review button to enter/exit Review. 2 to choose All, Press People, Date, Keywords, or Videos, then press OK. 3 If you chose People, Date, or Keywords, highlight a name, date, or keyword, then press OK.
urg_01245.book Page 14 Thursday, February 17, 2011 6:25 AM ENGLISH Other things you can do in Review • Press to see previous/next picture/video. • Press OK to play videos. • Press to show/hide tools. • Press to delete pictures/videos. Edit Print Slideshow Tags Multi-up Home Back More tools Picture is marked for sharing Picture/video number Battery level Watch the battery level Full Three quarters Half Critical AC Power 14 www.kodak.
It’s never been easier to share IMPORTANT: To use the sharing and social networking features, you must install the KODAK Share Button App. (See page 16.) 1 Press the Share button to share anytime: In Liveview In Quickview In Review 2 Press and OK to choose social networking sites or email addresses. 3 Press to choose Done, then press OK. When you transfer these pictures/videos to your computer, they are sent to the sharing destinations you chose. See the Extended user guide www.kodak.
urg_01245.book Page 16 Thursday, February 17, 2011 6:25 AM ENGLISH Install software, transfer pictures Install KODAK Software and get ready to share! IMPORTANT: To use the sharing and social networking features, you must install the KODAK Share Button App. Make sure 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.
urg_01245.book Page 17 Thursday, February 17, 2011 6:25 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.
urg_01245.book Page 18 Thursday, February 17, 2011 6:25 AM 1 Do more with your camera Use the flash Flash button Press the Flash button repeatedly until the LCD displays the desired flash mode. Flash modes are not available in all picture-taking modes. Flash modes The flash fires Auto When the lighting conditions require it. Flash On (Fill) Every time you take a picture, regardless of the lighting conditions.
urg_01245.book Page 19 Thursday, February 17, 2011 6:25 AM Do more with your camera Use 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. 1 Press the Display button the LCD. 2 Press and press OK. 3 Press until tools appear at the top of to choose the Self-timer/Burst icon, then to choose a self-timer setting, then press OK.
urg_01245.book Page 20 Thursday, February 17, 2011 6:25 AM Do more with your camera Use modes and effects 1 Press the Mode button 2 Press Mode ■ to choose: ■ Smart Capture: For general picture taking. ■ Film Effects: Apply picture/video effects. ■ Scene modes: (See table below.) Choose the Scene mode that matches your picture-taking situation–for the best possible pictures.
urg_01245.book Page 21 Thursday, February 17, 2011 6:25 AM Do more with your camera Scene mode For Sunset Subjects at dusk. Backlight Subjects in shadow or “backlit.” Candle Light Subjects illuminated by candle light. Children Action pictures of children in bright light. Bright Bright beach or snow scenes. Fireworks Fireworks. For best results, place the camera on a steady surface or tripod. Self-Portrait Close-ups of yourself. Minimizes red-eye.
urg_01245.book Page 22 Thursday, February 17, 2011 6:25 AM Do more with your camera Use Program mode for more control 1 Press the Mode button , choose Scene mode, and press OK. Choose Program, then press OK. 2 Press Press to choose a setting, then press OK. to change a setting, then press OK to save it. Self- Exposure timer comp. ISO White Focus Balance Zone More tools Self-timer Include yourself in a picture (page 19). Burst takes a /Burst series of pictures in rapid succession.
urg_01245.book Page 23 Thursday, February 17, 2011 6:25 AM 2 Solve camera problems Go to www.kodak.com/go/M583support for the Extended user guide, firmware updates, and answers to your questions. Status Solution Camera does not ■ Make sure the battery is installed correctly and charged (see page 4). turn on/off or function LCD is too dark. ■ Adjust the LCD Brightness setting in the Settings menu. Short battery life ■ Make sure the battery is charged (see page 4).
urg_01245.book Page 24 Thursday, February 17, 2011 6:25 AM 3 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_01245.book Page 25 Thursday, February 17, 2011 6:25 AM Appendix 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. Limited warranty coverage Warranty service is only available from within the country where the products were originally purchased.
urg_01245.book Page 26 Thursday, February 17, 2011 6:25 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_01245.book Page 27 Thursday, February 17, 2011 6:25 AM Appendix Korean Class B ITE Korean Li-Ion Regulatory Eastman Kodak Company Rochester, New York 14650 © Kodak, 2011 Kodak and EasyShare are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company. 4H8515_en www.kodak.
