ENGLISH urg_01219.book Page 1 Wednesday, March 9, 2011 11:52 AM Quick start 1 Load the battery. 2 Charge until the light stops blinking. 3 Set language, date/time. 4 Take pictures, videos. 5 Install software, then share. Keep learning! Take and share your best pictures, videos! www.kodak.
urg_01219.book Page 2 Wednesday, March 9, 2011 11:52 AM ENGLISH Front, top view IR Receiver for optional remote control Flash AF Assist/ Self-timer/ Video light Lens Power Power/Battery Charging light Shutter button (for pictures) Record Video See the Extended user guide www.kodak.com/go/m577manuals See How-To videos www.kodak.com/go/m577demos 2 www.kodak.
ENGLISH urg_01219.book Page 3 Wednesday, March 9, 2011 11:52 AM Side, bottom view Luminance sensor Zoom LCD Tripod socket Speaker HDMI Out Micro USB AV Out Strap post MICROSD/SDHC Card (accessory) Review Share Slot for MICROSD/SDHC Card (accessory) Battery compartment See the Extended user guide www.kodak.com/go/m577manuals See How-To videos www.kodak.com/go/m577demos www.kodak.
urg_01219.book Page 4 Wednesday, March 9, 2011 11:52 AM ENGLISH Touchscreen gestures Tap (or tap and hold) Drag or scroll (Pull down or push up) Swipe (Drag and quickly release) See the Extended user guide www.kodak.com/go/m577manuals See How-To videos www.kodak.com/go/m577demos 4 www.kodak.
urg_01219.book Page 5 Wednesday, March 9, 2011 11:52 AM ENGLISH Attach strap, load and charge battery All batteries lose power over time, even if they’re not being used. For longer life, fully charge the battery prior to use. See the Extended user guide www.kodak.com/go/m577manuals www.kodak.
urg_01219.book Page 6 Wednesday, March 9, 2011 11:52 AM ENGLISH 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. If your package includes this charger: Battery Charging light: • Blinking: charging • Steady On: finished charging 1 Turn off the camera. 2 Connect a KODAK Camera USB Cable, Micro B / 5-Pin and charger. See the Extended user guide www.kodak.
ENGLISH urg_01219.book Page 7 Wednesday, March 9, 2011 11:52 AM 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_01219.book Page 8 Wednesday, March 9, 2011 11:52 AM ENGLISH Use an SD/SDHC Card Your camera has internal memory. We recommend purchasing a MICROSD/SDHC 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, then open the door. 2 Insert a card until it clicks. To remove a card, press and release it.
urg_01219.book Page 9 Wednesday, March 9, 2011 11:52 AM ENGLISH Turn on the camera Set the language, date/time, sharing Set the language: 1 Drag or swipe up/down to view your language. 2 Tap your language, then tap Done. Set the date and time: Tap the Month, Date, or Year, then tap to change it. (Tap MDY to change the date format.) 2 Tap the hour or minutes, then to change it. tap 3 Tap Done. 1 See the Extended user guide www.kodak.com/go/support www.kodak.
urg_01219.book Page 10 Wednesday, March 9, 2011 11:52 AM ENGLISH Take a picture When you turn on the camera the first time, it’s ready to take pictures in Smart Capture mode. After that, it remembers the last mode you used. To choose a different mode, tap . 1 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.
ENGLISH urg_01219.book Page 11 Wednesday, March 9, 2011 11:52 AM Your camera, the way you want it Sometimes, you want to see everything available. (Other times, you want everything out of your way!) Tap anywhere on the LCD to change between Clean view and Tools view. Clean view Tools Tools view (Tools vary by camera mode.) www.kodak.
urg_01219.book Page 12 Wednesday, March 9, 2011 11:52 AM ENGLISH Understanding the picture-taking icons Icons vary by mode. ISO Exposure compensation Touch Shutter Self-timer/Burst Flash White balance Focus/Exposure zone Color mode Sharpness Settings Capture mode Swipe to see these tools. Zoom slider Most recent picture/ video Battery level Number of pictures/video time remaining Watch the battery level Full Three quarters Half Critical AC power 12 www.kodak.
urg_01219.book Page 13 Wednesday, March 9, 2011 11:52 AM ENGLISH Review pictures/videos 1 Press the Review button to enter Review. 2 Tap All, People, Date, Keywords, or Videos. Swipe to access Keywords and Videos or tap the paging bar. 3 Review If you chose People, Date, or Keywords, tap a name, date, or keyword.
urg_01219.book Page 14 Wednesday, March 9, 2011 11:52 AM ENGLISH Other things you can do in Review • Swipe a picture to see the previous or next. (Touch and hold the left/right side of the LCD to fast-forward or fast-reverse.) • Tap Play to play videos. • Tap to delete pictures/videos. Delete Multi-up Home Tag Edit Print Info Settings Back Swipe to see these tools.
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 17.) Using the Simple Share feature Use the Simple Share feature for basic sharing. 1 In Liveview: Press the Share button. Tap Select Images, then tap the pictures/videos you want to share. (To share only the most recent picture/video, tap the thumbnail in the bottom left corner of the LCD.) In Quickview: During a Quickview, press the Share button.
urg_01219.book Page 16 Wednesday, March 9, 2011 11:52 AM ENGLISH 3 Tap desired social networking sites or email addresses. (Tap again to remove a check mark. Drag to scroll through the list.) 4 Tap Done. 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.com/go/m577manuals See How-To videos www.kodak.com/go/m577demos 16 www.kodak.
urg_01219.book Page 17 Wednesday, March 9, 2011 11:52 AM ENGLISH Install software, transfer pictures 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_01219.book Page 18 Wednesday, March 9, 2011 11:52 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 and videos! Go to www.kodak.
urg_01219.book Page 19 Wednesday, March 9, 2011 11:52 AM 1 Do more with your camera Use the flash 1 Tap Flash to view flash modes. 2 Tap the desired Flash mode. Flash modes The flash fires Auto When the lighting conditions require it. Fill 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). In low light, hold the camera steady or use a tripod.
urg_01219.book Page 20 Wednesday, March 9, 2011 11:52 AM Do more with your camera Using different modes Tap Then tap the mode that suits your subject. Capture mode For Smart Capture General picture taking—it offers excellent image quality and ease of use. Film Effects Film-like effects that make your pictures/videos more interesting (see page 21). Scene Modes Point-and-shoot simplicity when taking pictures under special conditions (see page 21)—including Program mode (see page 23).
urg_01219.book Page 21 Wednesday, March 9, 2011 11:52 AM Do more with your camera Using Film Effects Choose a film effect before taking a picture/video. 1 Tap , then tap Film Effects. 2 Tap an effect to read its description and see an example. 3 Tap Apply to choose that effect.
urg_01219.book Page 22 Wednesday, March 9, 2011 11:52 AM Do more with your camera Scene mode For Portrait Full-frame portraits of people. Sport Subjects that are in motion. Shutter speed is fast. Landscape Distant scenes. Close-up Close range. Use available light instead of flash, if possible. Sunset Subjects at dusk. Backlight Subjects that are in shadow or “backlit.” Candle Light Subjects illuminated by candle light. Children Action pictures of children in bright light.
urg_01219.book Page 23 Wednesday, March 9, 2011 11:52 AM Do more with your camera Scene mode For Panorama “Stitching” 2 or 3 pictures into 1 panoramic scene. Long Exposure Imparting a sense of motion (0.5 Sec., 1.0 Sec., 2.0 Sec., 4.0 Sec., 8.0 sec.) Using Program mode The Program Scene mode gives access to the greatest number of settings. 1 Tap , then tap Scene. 2 Tap Program, then tap Apply.
urg_01219.book Page 24 Wednesday, March 9, 2011 11:52 AM 2 Solve camera problems Go to www.kodak.com/go/m577support for the Extended user guide, firmware updates, and answers to your questions. Status Solution The software installer does not start ■ Choose right version for your computer at www.kodak.com/go/camerasw. Camera does not ■ Make sure the battery is installed correctly and charged (see page 5). turn on/off or function LCD is too dark.
urg_01219.book Page 25 Wednesday, March 9, 2011 11:52 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_01219.book Page 26 Wednesday, March 9, 2011 11:52 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_01219.book Page 27 Wednesday, March 9, 2011 11:52 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_01219.book Page 28 Wednesday, March 9, 2011 11:52 AM Appendix Korean Class B ITE Korean Li-Ion Regulatory Eastman Kodak Company Rochester, New York 14650 © Kodak, 2011 Kodak, EasyShare Touch, Ektachrome, Kodachrome, Kodacolor, Max, Perfect Touch, Pulse, T-Max, and Tri-X are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company. 4H8645_en 28 www.kodak.
