Kodak EasyShare M893 IS
digital camera
Extended user guide
For interactive tutorials: www.kodak.com/go/howto
For help with your camera: www.kodak.com/go/m893support
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Product features
Back view
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16
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optional memory card
(sold separately)
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3
LCD
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OK/
Review button
10 Strap post
Ready/Battery charging light
Menu button
11 USB port
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5
12 Share button
13 Battery compartment
Delete button
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7
Zoom button (Wide/Telephoto)
Mode dial
14 SD/SDHC memory card slot
15 Dock connector
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DC-In (5V)
, for optional AC adapter 16 Tripod socket
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Table of contents
Attaching the strap .......................................................................................1
Loading the battery.......................................................................................1
Charging the battery .....................................................................................2
Turning on the camera ..................................................................................3
Setting the language, date/time.....................................................................3
2 Taking pictures/videos ...........................................................................5
Taking a picture ............................................................................................5
Taking a video ..............................................................................................6
Using optical zoom .......................................................................................7
Using the flash..............................................................................................8
Using camera Help......................................................................................11
Taking panoramic pictures...........................................................................12
3 Working with pictures/videos ..............................................................14
Reviewing pictures/videos ...........................................................................14
Using sound tags ........................................................................................16
Deleting pictures/videos ..............................................................................17
Using the menu button in Review................................................................18
Using Kodak Perfect Touch technology ........................................................19
Cropping pictures........................................................................................19
Editing videos .............................................................................................20
Running a slide show ..................................................................................21
Viewing pictures/videos in different ways.....................................................24
Selecting multiple pictures/videos ................................................................26
Copying pictures/videos...............................................................................26
Understanding the review icons...................................................................27
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Table of contents
Customizing your camera ............................................................................32
Using the self-timer.....................................................................................35
Using burst .................................................................................................36
Using exposure compensation to adjust picture brightness...........................36
Sharing your pictures...................................................................................37
Installing the software.................................................................................44
Printing pictures..........................................................................................46
6 Troubleshooting ..................................................................................49
Camera problems........................................................................................49
Camera/computer communications..............................................................51
LCD screen messages..................................................................................52
7 Getting help ........................................................................................55
8 Appendix .............................................................................................57
Camera specifications .................................................................................57
Care and maintenance ................................................................................60
Upgrading your software and firmware........................................................60
Storage capacities .......................................................................................60
Important safety instructions .......................................................................61
Battery life ..................................................................................................62
Limited Warranty ........................................................................................62
Regulatory compliance ................................................................................64
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Setting up your camera
Charging the battery
Battery
Charging
light
USB AC adapter
USB cable
Kodak USB AC adapter
(included)
First, turn
OFF the
camera.
Kodak EasyShare camera
or printer docks
Battery Charging light
(may be sold separately)
For dock compatibility, see
page 48.
Chargeuntil
the Battery
Charging
light turns
off (up to 3
hours).
Kodak 5V AC adapter,
Kodak Li-Ion universal
battery chargers
(sold separately)
Connect the USB cable to the computer’s USB port, not a Hub.
Make sure the computer is turned on and not in sleep mode.
Your computer
Learn more about USB
charging
accessories
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Setting up your camera
Turning on the camera
Setting the language, date/time
Language:
1
to change.
to accept.
OK
2
Date/Time:
At the prompt, press OK.
1
2
to change.
for previous/next field.
to accept.
OK
NOTE: To change the date/time and language in the future, use the Menu button (page 28).
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Setting up your camera
Storing pictures on an SD/SDHC card
Your camera has internal memory. You can purchase an SD or SDHC memory card to
We recommend Kodak SD or SDHC cards. (Write-once SD cards are not supported.)
1
Turn off the camera.
2
Insert or remove the
optional card.
3
Turn on the camera.
CAUTION:
A card can only be inserted one way; forcing it may cause
damage. If you insert or remove a card while the camera is
accessing it, the card, pictures, or camera may be damaged.
See page 60 for storage capacities.
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2 Taking pictures/videos
Taking a picture
1
3
Press the Shutter button
halfway to focus and set
exposure.
On/Off button
When the framing marks
turn green, press the
Shutter button completely
down.
2
Framing marks
Reviewing the picture just taken
After you take a picture or video, the LCD displays a quickview for approximately
10 seconds. (To exit the quickview sooner, press the Shutter button halfway.)
The picture is saved
unless you press the
Delete button.
Delete button
to play a video.
Press
to adjust the volume
during playback
To review pictures/videos anytime, see page 14.
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Taking pictures/videos
Using the framing marks
foreground subjects, even if the subjects are not centered in the scene.
1 Press the Shutter button halfway.
Framing marks
When the framing marks turn green, focus is
accomplished.
2 If the camera is not focusing on the desired subject
(or if the framing marks disappear), release the
Shutter button and recompose the scene.
3 Press the Shutter button completely down to
take the picture.
NOTE: Framing marks do not appear in all modes. When you use AF Zone and set Center Zone, the framing
marks are fixed at Center Wide. Multiple framing marks may appear when faces are detected (see
page 30).
Taking a video
3
1
Press the Shutter button
On/Off button
completely down and
release.
To stop recording, press
and release the Shutter
button again.
2
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Taking pictures/videos
Using optical zoom
Use optical zoom to get up to 3X closer to your subject.
1 Use the LCD to frame your subject.
2 Press Telephoto (T) to zoom in. Press Wide Angle
(W) to zoom out.
The zoom indicator shows zoom status.
3 Take the picture or video.
NOTE: For focus distances, see page 58.
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Always use the auto focus framing marks,
page 6.
Digital
zoom
range
Optical
zoom
range
If you are not using zoom (1X, wide angle), you
can be as close as 4 in. (10 cm) to your subject.
As you zoom, you need to move further from
your subject.
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T
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Using the digital zoom
Use digital zoom in any Still mode or during video recording to get up to 5X
magnification beyond optical zoom for a combined zoom of 15X.
1 Press Telephoto (T) to the maximum optical zoom limit. Release the button, then
press it again.
2 Take the picture.
NOTE: You may notice decreased image quality when using digital zoom. The slider on the zoom indicator
turns red when the picture quality reaches the limit for an acceptable 4 x 6-in. (10 x 15 cm) print.
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Taking pictures/videos
Using the flash
Use the flash when you take pictures at night, indoors, or outdoors in heavy shadows.
button repeatedly to scroll
Press the
through flash modes (see Flash modes below).
The current flash mode appears in the LCD screen.
Flash-to-subject distance
Zoom position
Wide angle
Flash distance
0.6–3.0 m (2–9.8 ft) @ ISO 400
0.6–2.0 m (2–6.6 ft) @ ISO 550
Telephoto
Flash modes
Flash fires
Auto When the lighting conditions require it.
Flash
Off
Fill
Never.
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.
Red- If Red-eye Pre-flash is turned off: If Red-eye Pre-flash is turned on:
eye
I The flash fires once and the I The flash fires once so the eyes
camera automatically
corrects red-eye in the
picture.
become accustomed to the flash, then
fires again when the picture is taken.
To turn the Red-eye Pre-flash feature on/off, see page 31.
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Taking pictures/videos
Using different picture-taking modes
Mode dial
Choose the mode that best suits your
subjects and surroundings.
Use this mode
Auto
For
General picture taking—offers an excellent balance of image quality
and ease of use.
Close-up
Close range. Use available light instead of flash if possible.
Scene
SCN
Point-and-shoot simplicity when taking pictures under special
conditions. (See page 10.)
High ISO
ISO
People in low-light scenes indoors using a higher ISO.
Capturing video with sound. (See page 6.)
Reviewing favorite pictures. (See page 39.)
Video
Favorites
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Taking pictures/videos
Scene modes
Choose a Scene mode—for great pictures in practically any situation!
1 Turn the Mode dial to Scene
.
2 Press to display Scene mode descriptions.
If the mode description turns off before you finish reading it, press OK.
3 Press OK to choose a Scene mode.
Use this
For
SCN mode
Portrait
Full-frame portraits of people.
Stitching up to 3 captured images from left to right into one image.
Panorama
Left-Right
Stitching up to 3 captured images from right to left into one image.
Subjects in motion.
Panorama
Right-Left
Sport
marks are not available in Landscape.
Night
Portrait
Reducing red eye of people in night scenes or low-light conditions. Place the
camera on a flat, steady surface or use a tripod.
Night
Distant scenery at night. Flash does not fire. Place the camera on a flat, steady
Landscape surface or use a tripod.
Snow
Beach
Bright snow scenes.
Bright beach scenes.
Text/
Documents. Focus is set to Auto Focus (see page 31).
Document
Fireworks
Flower
Bright, colorful light displays. Flash does not fire. Place the camera on a flat,
steady surface or use a tripod.
Close-ups of flowers or other small subjects in bright light. Focus is set to Auto
Focus (see page 31).
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Taking pictures/videos
Use this
For
SCN mode
Quiet occasions, like a wedding or lecture. Flash and sound are disabled.
Close-ups of yourself. Assures proper focus and minimizes red eye.
Manner/
Museum
Self-
Portrait
Children
Action pictures of children in bright light.
Backlight
Subjects that are in shadow or “backlit” (when light is behind the subject).
Candle light Capturing subjects in low light.
Sunset Capturing the deep hues seen at sunset.
Using camera Help
To better understand each menu option, use camera Help. Select an option you want
to learn more about, then press the Zoom telephoto (T) button.
T Turn on Help
Scroll up/down
OK Turn off Help
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Taking pictures/videos
Taking panoramic pictures
Use panorama to “stitch” up to 3 pictures into a panoramic scene.
NOTE: For best results, use a tripod. Individual pictures are not saved, even if panorama capture is
cancelled before stitching occurs. (Picture size is set to 5.0 MP for each picture. Exposure
Compensation, White Balance, AF Zone, and Color Mode are set with the first picture. The flash is
set to Off.)
1 Turn the Mode dial to SCN.
2 Press
on the 4-way button to highlight Panorama Left-Right or Panorama
Right-Left (depending on the direction you want to pan), then press the OK
button.
3 Take the first picture.
After a quickview, the LCD displays the liveview and an “overlay” from the first picture.
4 Compose the second picture. Make the overlay from the first picture cover the
same portion in the new picture. (You can press the Delete button to re-take a
picture.)
5 If you are taking only 2 pictures, press the OK button to stitch them together.
After you take 3 pictures, the pictures are automatically stitched together. The LCD
displays a quickview for approximately 10 seconds.
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3
1
Take 2 or 3
pictures.
Get 1 panoramic
picture.
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Taking pictures/videos
Understanding the picture-taking icons
Picture size
Date stamp
Self-timer/Burst
Pictures/time remaining
Storage location
Flash
Camera
mode
Album
name
Zoom:
Wide, Telephoto,
Digital
Focus zone
Exposure metering
White balance
Framing
marks
Long time exposure
Image stabilization
Framing
grid
ISO speed
Battery level
Exposure compensation
In capture mode—shutter pressed halfway
Camera
mode
Auto Exposure/
Auto Focus warning
Battery level
Exposure compensation
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3 Working with pictures/videos
Reviewing pictures/videos
Press the Review button to view and work with your pictures/videos. Press Review
again to exit. (To display pictures/videos on a television, see page 25.)
1 Press the Review button.
2 Press
to view previous/next picture/video.
To save battery power, use an optional Kodak
EasyShare dock or Kodak 5-volt AC adapter. (Visit:
OK
Review
NOTE: Pictures taken at 3:2 and 16:9 picture sizes have a black bar at the top and bottom. A video’s
duration is displayed at the top of the LCD.
Magnifying pictures
1 Press the Review button.
2 Press W/T to magnify 2X–8X.
3 Press
picture.
to view other parts of the
4 Press OK to return to 1X.
NOTE: If you press W (wide zoom) while at 1X, the view changes
from single-picture to multi-up thumbnail pictures. (See
page 24.)
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Working with pictures/videos
Playing a video
1 Press the Review button.
2 Press
3 Press
4 Press
to find previous/next video.
to play. Press OK to pause/unpause.
during pause to view previous/next
Review
OK
video frame.
5 Press
volume.
during playback to adjust the
Playback speed
4X 2X
1X
2X 4X
6 Press
during playback to play at 2X, 4X.
during playback to reverse at 2X, 4X.
Reverse
Forward
7 Press
Viewing picture/video information
1 Press the Review button.
2 Repeatedly press
to turn on/off status icons
and picture/video info.
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Working with pictures/videos
Using sound tags
You can add a unique sound/message (up to 1 minute long) to your picture.
NOTE: Only one tag can be added to each picture (not to videos).
Recording a sound tag
1 Press the Review button, then
to find a
to
picture.
2 Press the Menu button, then
highlight Sound Tag. Press the OK button.
3 Choose Record, then press OK.
4 Follow the screen prompts.
The sound tag is applied to your picture.
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Press the Menu button to exit the menu.
Playing a sound tag
1 Press the Review button, then
to find a
tagged picture.
OK
2 Press
to play the sound tag.
3 Press
to adjust the volume.
4 Press OK to stop playback.
Review
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Working with pictures/videos
Deleting pictures/videos
1 Press the Review button.
2 Press
for previous/next picture/video.
3 Press the Delete button.
4 Follow the screen prompts.
Using the undo delete feature
If you accidentally delete a picture, use Undo Delete to retrieve it. This feature is
available only immediately after you delete a picture in Review mode and when the
Undo Delete option appears.
1 Press
to highlight Undo Delete.
2 Press OK.
The deleted picture (overlaid with the Delete menu) appears.
3 Select Exit to exit the Delete menu.
Protecting pictures/videos from deletion
1 Press the Review button.
2 Press
3 Press the Menu button.
4 Press to highlight Protect, then press OK.
for previous/next picture/video.
The Protect icon
appears with the protected picture/video.
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Press the Menu button to exit the menu.
CAUTION:
Formatting a card deletes all (including protected) pictures/videos.
Formatting internal memory deletes all pictures/videos, email addresses,
album names, and favorites.
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Working with pictures/videos
Using the menu button in Review
1 Press the Review button, then the Menu button.
2 Press
to find:
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Review to view pictures/videos
Edit to edit pictures/videos
Setup for other camera settings (page 32)
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3 Press
to highlight a setting, then press the OK button.
4 Choose an option, then press the OK button.
Options
Options
Select/Deselect All See page 26
Perfect Touch tech. See page 19
Pictures
View By
Album
See page 24
See page 41
Crop
See page 19
See page 16
See page 20
See page 20
See page 21
Sound tag
Make Picture
Protect/Unprotect See page 17
Copy
See page 21
See page 26
See page 23
Videos Trim
Action Print
Slide Show
Multimedia
Slide show
Multi-up
See page 24
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Working with pictures/videos
Using Kodak Perfect Touch technology
Kodak Perfect Touch technology helps ensure better, brighter pictures.
1 Press the Review button, then
for previous/next picture.
to find Edit.
2 Press the Menu button, then press
3 Press
to highlight Perfect Touch tech., then press OK.
The enhancement is previewed in a split screen. Press
picture.
to view other parts of the
4 Press OK. Follow the screen prompts to replace the original picture or to save the
enhanced picture as a new one.
NOTE: You cannot enhance previously enhanced pictures.
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Press the Menu button to exit the menu.
Cropping pictures
You can crop a picture so that only the desired portion of the picture remains.
1 Press the Review button, then
to find a
picture.
2 Press the Menu button. Press
to find Edit.
Cropped picture
Picture
3 Press
to highlight Crop, then press OK.
4 Press Telephoto (T) to zoom in, or
to move the crop box. Press OK.
5 Follow the screen prompts.
The picture is cropped. The original is saved. (Cropped pictures cannot be cropped
again.)
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Press the Menu button to exit the menu.
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Working with pictures/videos
Editing videos
Making a picture from a video
You can choose a single frame from a video, then make a picture suitable for printing.
1 Press the Review button, then
to find a video.
to find Edit.
2 Press the Menu button. Press
3 Press
press OK.
to highlight Make Picture, then
Video
Picture
4 Press
to select a video frame.
5 Follow the screen prompts to save the picture.
A picture is created. (The original video is saved.)
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Press the Menu button to exit the menu.
Trimming a video
You can delete an unwanted portion from the beginning or end of a video.
1 Press the Review button, then
to find a
video.
2 Press the Menu button. Press
to find Edit.
3 Press
to highlight Trim, then press OK.
Video
Trimmed video
4 Follow the screen prompts. (Use fast-forward and
fast-reverse, if needed.)
The video is trimmed. (You can save it as a new video
or replace the original.)
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Press the Menu button to exit the menu.
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Working with pictures/videos
Making a video action print
From a video, you can make a 4-, 9-, or 16-up picture, suitable for a 4 x 6-inch
(10 x 15 cm) print.
1 Press the Review button, then
to find a
video.
2 Press the Menu button. Press
to find Edit.
4-, 9-, or
16-up picture
press OK.
to highlight Video Action Print, then
Video
4 Choose an option, then press OK.
Auto options: The camera includes the first and last frames, then 2, 7, or 14
equally spaced frames.
Manual options: You choose the first and last frames; the camera chooses 2, 7,
or 14 equally spaced frames.
I Press the Menu button to exit the menu.
Running a slide show
Use Slide Show to display your pictures/videos on the camera or on a television (see
page 25). During a slide show, you can adjust the volume on a sound tag you
recorded (see page 16).
Starting the slide show
1 Press the Review button, then the Menu button.
2 Press
to highlight Slide Show, then press the OK button.
to highlight Begin Show, then press the OK button.
3 Press
The slide show begins. Each picture/video is displayed once.
To interrupt the Slide Show, press the OK button.
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Working with pictures/videos
Changing the slide show display interval
The default interval setting displays each picture for 5 seconds. You can set the display
interval from 3–60 seconds.
1 On the Slide Show menu, press
to highlight Interval, then press the OK
button.
2 Select a display interval.
To scroll through the seconds quickly, press and hold
3 Press the OK button.
.
The interval setting remains until you change it.
Running a continuous slide show loop
When you turn on Loop, the slide show is continuously repeated.
1 On the Slide Show menu, press
to highlight Loop, then press the OK
button.
2 Press
to highlight On, then press the OK button.
to highlight Begin Show, then press the OK button.
3 Press
The slide show repeats until you press the OK button or until battery power is
exhausted. The Loop feature remains until you change it.
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Working with pictures/videos
Running a multimedia slide show
Multimedia Slide Show is similar to Slide Show, but also offers music and visual
effects. First, select 2-20 pictures (see page 26). Then:
1 Press the Review button.
2 Press the Menu button, then
to highlight Multimedia Slide Show. Press the
OK button.
3 Press
button.
to highlight a choice from the menu below, then press the OK
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Begin Show
Music
Effect
Play Order
Each picture/video is displayed once. To interrupt the slide show, press the OK
button. After the slide show plays, you may save or modify it.
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Working with pictures/videos
Viewing pictures/videos in different ways
Viewing as thumbnails (multi-up)
1 Press the Review button.
2 Press the Zoom Wide Angle (W) button to change
from single-picture view to multi-up thumbnails.
3 Press Telephoto (T) to return to single-picture view.
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Press the Review button to exit Review.
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Viewing by date or by album
1 Press the Review button, then the Menu button.
2 Press
to highlight View By, then press the OK button.
3 Press
to highlight All (default), Date, or Album, then press the OK button.
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Press
to highlight a date or album, then press the T button. To
return to the list of dates or albums, press the W button.
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Press the Review button to exit Review.
For more information about albums, see page 41.
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Working with pictures/videos
Viewing on a television using an A/V cable
You can display pictures/videos/slide shows on a television, computer monitor, or any
device equipped with a video input. To connect the camera to a television, use an A/V
(audio/video) cable (may be sold separately), then see page 14 or page 21.
NOTE: Ensure that the Video Out setting (NTSC or PAL) is correct (see page 34). The slide show stops if you
connect/disconnect a cable while the slide show is running. (Image quality on a television screen
may not be as good as on a computer monitor or when printed.)
CAUTION:
Turn off the camera before connecting/disconnecting the A/V cable.
Failure to do so may cause damage to the camera, pictures, or
memory card.
1
Turn off the camera.
2
3
4
Connect the A/V cable.
Turn on the camera.
View pictures/videos/slide shows on a television.
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Working with pictures/videos
Selecting multiple pictures/videos
Use the multi-select feature when you have two or more pictures/videos to print,
delete, etc. (Multi-select is used most effectively in Multi-Up mode, page 24.)
1 Press the Review button, then
to find a
picture/video.
2 Press the OK button to select pictures/videos.
A check mark appears on the picture. You can now
print, transfer, or delete the selected pictures. You can
press OK a second time to remove a check mark.
Selected
pictures
Copying pictures/videos
You can copy pictures/videos from a card to internal memory or from internal memory
to a card.
NOTE: Before you copy, make sure that a card is inserted in the camera.
Copy pictures/videos:
1 Press the Review button, then the Menu button.
2 Press
to highlight Copy, then press OK.
to highlight an option.
3 Press
4 Press OK.
NOTE: Pictures/videos are copied, not moved. To remove pictures/videos from the original location after
copying, delete them (see page 17).
Tags that you applied for print, email, and favorites are not copied. Protection settings are not
copied. To apply protection to a picture/video, see page 17.
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Working with pictures/videos
Understanding the review icons
Pictures
Protect
Favorite
Email tag
Print tag/number of prints
Kodak Perfect Touch
tech.
Picture number
Image storage location
Review mode
Album name
Play time
Volume control indicator
(sound tags)
Scroll arrows
Battery level
Videos
Video length
Video number
Review mode
Image storage location
Play time
Video control indicator
Scroll arrows
Battery level
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4 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 settings remain until you change them; others, until you change modes or turn off the camera.
Some modes offer limited settings.
1 Press the Menu button.
2 Press
to choose a tab:
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Capture for the most common picture-taking settings
Capture plus for other picture-taking settings
Setup for other camera settings
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3 Press
to highlight a setting, then press the OK button.
4 Choose an option, then press the OK button.
NOTE: For Review and Review plus options, see page 18.
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Doing more with your camera
Using the capture tab
Press Menu,
and OK to access settings
,
,
Options
8.1 MP (4:3)—Highest resolution; largest file size.
Picture Size
Choose a picture resolution. 7.2 MP (3:2)—for printing on EasyShare printer docks and
photo printers.
For recommended print sizes,
visit:
6.1 MP (16:9)—HDTV format in high resolution.
5.0 MP (4:3)—medium file size.
3.1 MP (4:3)—medium file size.
2.2 MP (3:2)—for printing on EasyShare printer docks and
photo printers (at a lower resolution than 7.2 MP).
2.1 MP (16:9)—HDTV format.
1.2 MP (4:3)—Email, Internet, or to conserve space.
Long Time Exposure
None, 0.5, 1.0, 2.0, 4.0 seconds
Choose how long the shutter
stays open.
Color Mode
High Color
Choose color tones.
Unavailable in Video mode.
Natural Color
Low Color
Black & White
Sepia—pictures have 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.
Date Stamp
On
Imprint the date on pictures. Off
Unavailable for panoramic
pictures.
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Using the capture plus tab
Press Menu,
and OK to access settings
,
,
Options
White Balance
Choose your lighting
condition.
Auto—automatically corrects white balance. Ideal for general
picture taking.
Daylight—for pictures in natural lighting.
Tungsten—corrects the orange cast of household light bulbs.
Ideal for indoor pictures under tungsten or halogen lighting
without flash.
Fluorescent—corrects the green cast of fluorescent lighting.
Ideal for indoor pictures under fluorescent lighting without
flash.
Open Shade—for pictures in shade in natural lighting.
Face Detection Capture
Choose if faces get focus
priority.
On—In Auto mode (and in SCN modes designed for pictures
of people), the camera attempts to focus on faces.
Off
Exposure Metering
Evaluate light levels at specific
areas of a scene.
Multi-Pattern—evaluates lighting conditions throughout
the image to give an optimum picture exposure. Ideal for
general picture taking.
Center-Weight—evaluates the lighting conditions of the
subject centered in the lens. Ideal for backlit subjects.
Spot—similar to Center-weighted, except the metering is
concentrated on a smaller area of the subject centered on the
LCD. If used with Selectable AF zones, the exposure spot
follows the focus zone. Ideal when you need an exact exposure
of a specific area in the picture.
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Press Menu,
and OK to access settings
,
,
Options
AF Zone
Select a large or concentrated
area of focus.
Multi-zone—evaluates 5 zones to give an even picture focus.
Ideal for general picture taking.
Center-zone—evaluates the small area centered on the LCD.
Ideal when precise focus of a specific area in the picture is
needed.
NOTE: For the best pictures, the camera is set to Multi-zone when in
Landscape mode.
ISO Speed
Control the camera’s
sensitivity to light.
Choose a lower ISO setting in brightly lit scenes; use a higher
ISO for low-light scenes. Choose Auto (default), 80, 100, 200,
400, 800, 1600.
NOTE: ISO returns to Auto when the camera is set to Portrait or SCN
mode.
Unavailable in Video mode.
Sharpness
High
Control picture sharpness.
Normal
Low
Red-eye Pre-flash
On—red eye flash fires before the picture is taken.
Choose whether a pre-flash
fires when the flash is in Red
Eye mode.
Off—red eye flash does not fire.
Maintain Settings
Exit
Choose which settings are
saved, even after the camera is
turned off.
Flash
White Balance
ISO Speed
Color Mode
Sharpness
Exposure Metering
AF Zone
Available only in Auto mode.
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Press Menu,
,
,
Options
and OK to access settings
Video Size
640 x 480
Available only in Video mode. 320 x 240
Customizing your camera
Use Setup to customize your camera settings.
1 In any mode, press the Menu button.
2 Press
to highlight Setup, then press OK.
to highlight a setting, then press OK.
3 Press
4 Choose an option, then press OK.
5 Press the Menu button to exit.
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NOTE: Press the T (Telephoto Zoom) button for information about camera settings and options. These
settings remain until you change them.
Press Menu,
then
to highlight Setup,
to access settings
Options
LCD Brightness
Power Save
High Power
Image Storage
Choose a storage location for
pictures/videos.
Auto—the camera uses the card if one is in the
camera. If not, the camera uses internal
memory.
Internal Memory—the camera always uses
internal memory, even if a card is installed.
Set Album
Exit
Choose Album names.
Clear All—selected album settings are
cancelled.
You can apply different Set Album choices to
videos and to pictures.
See page 42.
Continuous
Single
Image Stabilizer
Improves stability, reducing the effects of
camera shake.
Off
Available only in Still mode.
Orientation Sensor
On
Orient pictures so that they are displayed
with the correct side up.
Off
Camera Sounds
Choose sound effects.
Themes—applies the same sound effect set to
all functions.
Individual—choose a sound effect for each
function.
Sound Volume
Off
High
Medium
Low
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Doing more with your camera
Press Menu,
then
to highlight Setup,
to access settings
Options
Date & Time
See page 3.
10 minutes
Auto Power Off
Choose inactivity time until camera turns off. 5 minutes
3 minutes
1 minute
Video Out
NTSC—used in North America and Japan.
Choose the regional setting that lets you
connect the camera to a television or other
external device.
PAL—used in Europe and China.
Language
Format
See page 3.
Memory Card—deletes everything on the
card; formats the card.
CAUTION:
Cancel—exits this setting.
Formatting deletes all
pictures/videos, including
those that are protected.
Removing a card during
formatting may damage
the card.
Internal Memory—deletes everything in
internal memory including email addresses,
album names, and favorites; formats the
internal memory.
About
View camera information.
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Doing more with your camera
Using the self-timer
1 Choose the desired self-timer mode, then compose the scene.
2 Press the Shutter button halfway, then completely down.
The camera takes the picture/pictures after the delay.
In this mode A picture is taken after...
A 10-second delay (so you have time to get into the scene).
10
A 2-second delay (for a steady, auto-shutter release on a tripod).
2
A 10-second delay. A second picture is taken 8 seconds later.
2x
until the desired self-timer icon
Press
appears in the LCD status area.
NOTE: In Panoramic modes (page 12), only the 2- and 10-second self-timer options are available.
Use the same procedure to take a video, but:
I Turn the Mode dial to Video
.
I Press the Shutter button completely down.
NOTE: Only the 2- and 10-second options are available in video mode. The video stops when no storage
space remains.
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Using burst
Use burst to take up to 3 pictures in rapid succession.
1 In most Still modes, press the
until appears on the LCD.
button repeatedly
2 Press the Shutter button halfway to focus and set
exposure.
3 Press the Shutter button completely down and
hold it to take pictures.
until the Burst icon
Press
appears in the LCD status area.
The camera stops taking pictures when you release the
Shutter button, when the pictures are taken, or when
there is no more storage space.
NOTE: During quickview, you can delete all pictures in the burst series. To delete selectively, do so in
Review (see page 17). Burst is not available when shutter speeds are longer than 0.5 seconds.
Using exposure compensation to adjust picture
brightness
Before you take a picture, you can adjust exposure compensation to make pictures
darker or lighter. (Available only in some modes.)
I Press to decrease exposure compensation.
I Press to increase exposure compensation.
The exposure compensation level is shown on the LCD and the image gets darker or lighter.
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Using the framing grid to compose a picture
The framing grid divides the LCD into thirds—vertically and horizontally. This is
helpful if, for example, you want to balance a picture between water, earth, and sky.
To turn on/off the framing grid, press
repeatedly.
button
Sharing your pictures
Press the Share button to tag your pictures and videos. When they are transferred to
your computer, you can share them. Use the Share button:
I Any time. (The most recent picture/video taken is then displayed.)
I After pressing the Review button.
Tagging pictures for printing
1 Press the Share button. Press
to locate a picture.
2 Press
to highlight Print, then press OK.
3 Press
to select the number of copies (0-99). Zero removes the tag for that
picture.
Optional: You can apply a print quantity to other pictures. Press
picture. Press to change the print quantity. Repeat until the desired print
quantity is applied to pictures.
4 Press OK.
to locate a
The Print icon
appears in the status area.
5 Press the Share button to exit the menu.
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Doing more with your camera
Printing tagged pictures
When you transfer the tagged pictures to your computer, the Kodak EasyShare
software print screen opens. For details, click the Help button in EasyShare software.
For more information on printing from your computer, printer dock, PictBridge
enabled printer, or card, see page 46.
NOTE: For the best 4 x 6 in. (10 x 15 cm) prints, set the camera to the 3:2 picture size setting (see
page 29.)
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 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 OK.
3 Press
to highlight an email address, then press OK.
4 To tag other pictures/videos with the same address, press
to scroll through
them. When the picture you want is displayed, press OK.
5 To send the pictures/videos to more than one address, repeat step 3 for each
address.
Selected addresses are checked.
6 To remove a selection, highlight a checked address and press OK. To remove all
email selections, highlight Clear All.
7 Press
to highlight Exit, then press OK.
The Email icon
appears in the status area.
8 Press the Share button to exit the menu.
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Doing more with your camera
Third—transfer and email
When you transfer the tagged pictures/videos to your computer, the Email screen
opens and lets you send them to the addresses you specified. For details, click the
Help button in Kodak EasyShare software.
Tagging pictures as favorites
Want to keep copies of your favorite pictures on your camera?
Start with the Share button!
1. Tag pictures as 1 Press the Share button. Press
to locate a picture.
favorites
2 Press
to highlight Favorite, then press OK.
The Favorite icon
OK again.
appears in the status area. To remove the tag, press
NOTE: Sound tags (see page 16) are retained with tagged pictures and can be
deleted only in Review mode.
2. Transfer
pictures to your
computer
1 Load and use the EasyShare software that was packaged with this
camera. (See page 44.)
2 Connect the camera to the computer using the USB cable (see
page 45) or an EasyShare dock.
The first time you transfer pictures, the software helps you make choices
about your favorite pictures. Then, your pictures are transferred to the
computer. Favorite pictures (smaller versions of the originals) are loaded
to the Favorites section of your camera’s internal memory.
3. View favorites 1 Turn the Mode dial to Favorites
.
on your camera
2 Press
to scroll through favorites.
NOTE: The camera holds a limited number of favorites. Use Camera Favorites in the EasyShare software to
customize the size of your camera Favorites section. Videos tagged as favorites remain in the
Favorites folder in EasyShare software. For details, click the Help button in EasyShare software.
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Optional settings
In Favorites mode, press the Menu button to access optional settings.
Slide Show (page 21)
Remove favorites (page 40)
Multi-up (page 24)
NOTE: Pictures taken at 3:2 and 16:9 picture sizes have a black bar at the top and bottom. A video’s
duration is displayed at the top of the LCD.
Removing favorites from your camera
1 Turn the Mode dial to Favorites
.
2 Press the Menu button.
3 Highlight Remove Favorites, then press OK.
All pictures stored in the Favorites section of internal memory are removed. Favorites are
restored the next time you transfer pictures to the computer.
4 Press the Menu button to exit the menu.
Preventing favorites from transferring to the camera
1 Open Kodak EasyShare software. Click the My Collection tab.
2 Go to the Albums view.
3 Click the Camera Favorites Album for your camera.
4 Click Remove Album.
The next time you transfer pictures from your camera to the computer, use the Camera
Favorites Wizard/Assistant to either recreate your Camera Favorites Album or to turn off
the Camera Favorites feature.
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Preventing camera favorites from synchronizing with the software
If you don’t want to use the favorites feature:
1 Open EasyShare software.
2 From the Tools menu, select Cameras/Viewers > Sync and Transfer Manager.
3 Click to highlight your camera, then click Camera Favorites Album Properties.
NOTE: If your camera model is not visible, use the USB cable to connect your camera to the computer.
4 Drag the Internal Memory slider to 0%, then click OK.
5 Close the Sync and Transfer Manager window.
Camera favorites will no longer synchronize with EasyShare software.
To turn on the sync feature, select Yes, synchronize with my software.
To delete favorites from your camera, press the Delete button while in Favorites mode.
Printing and emailing favorites
1 Turn the Mode dial to Favorites . Press
2 Press the Share button.
to locate a picture.
3 Highlight Print or Email, then press OK.
NOTE: Favorites that were taken on this camera (not imported from another source) are good for prints up
to 4 x 6 in. (10 x 15 cm).
Tagging pictures/videos for albums
Use the Album feature in Review mode to tag the pictures/videos in your camera with
album names.
First—on your computer
Use EasyShare software to create albums on your computer, then copy up to 32 album
names to the camera’s internal memory. See EasyShare software Help for details.
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Second—on your camera
1 Press the Review button, then locate the picture or video.
2 Press the Menu button.
3 Press
to highlight Album, then press OK.
4 Press
to highlight an album name, then press OK.
To add other pictures to the same album, press
When the picture you want is displayed, press OK.
to scroll through the pictures.
To add the pictures to more than one album, repeat step 4 for each album.
The album name appears with the picture. A plus (+) after the album name means the
picture was added to more than one album.
To remove a selection, highlight an album name and press OK. To remove all album
selections, select Clear All.
Third—transfer to your computer
When you transfer the tagged pictures/videos to your computer, EasyShare software
opens and categorizes your pictures/videos in the appropriate album folder. See
EasyShare software Help for details.
Pre-tagging for album names
Use the Set Album feature to pre-select album names before you take pictures or
videos. Then, all the pictures or videos you take are tagged with those album names.
First—on your computer
Use the EasyShare software that was packaged with your camera to create album
names on your computer. The next time you connect the camera to the computer, copy
up to 32 albums to the album name list. See EasyShare software Help for details.
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Second—on your camera
1 In any mode, press the Menu button.
2 Press
to highlight Set Album, then press OK.
3 Press
to highlight an album name, then press OK. Repeat to mark pictures
or videos for albums.
Selected albums are noted with a check mark.
4 To remove a selection, highlight an album name and press OK. To remove all
album selections, select Clear All.
5 Highlight Exit, then press OK.
Your selections are saved. If you turn on the LCD, your album selection is displayed on
the screen. A plus (+) after the album name means more than one album is selected.
6 Press the Menu button to exit the menu.
Third—transfer to your computer
When you transfer the tagged pictures or videos to your computer, EasyShare
software opens and categorizes your pictures in the appropriate album. See EasyShare
software Help for details.
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5 Transferring and printing
pictures
Installing the software
CAUTION:
Install EasyShare software before connecting the camera 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 EasyShare software CD into the CD-ROM drive.
3 Load the software:
Windows OS—if the install window does not appear, choose Run from the Start
menu and type d:\setup.exe where d is the drive letter that contains the CD.
Mac OS X—double-click the CD icon on the desktop, then click the Install icon.
4 Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software.
NOTE: When prompted, take few minutes to electronically register your camera and software. To register
later, visit www.kodak.com/go/register
.
5 If prompted, restart the computer. If you turned off anti-virus software, turn it back
on. See the anti-virus software manual for details.
For information on the software applications included on the EasyShare software CD,
click the Help button in EasyShare software.
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Transferring and printing pictures
Transferring pictures with the USB cable
1
2
3
Turn off the camera.
Connect the USB cable (U-8).
Turn on the camera.
Kodak EasyShare software opens on your computer
and prompts you through the transfer process.
Also available for transferring
You can also use these Kodak products to transfer your pictures and videos.
I Kodak EasyShare camera dock, Kodak EasyShare printer dock (see page 46)
I Kodak multi-card reader, Kodak SD multimedia card reader-writer
Purchase these and other accessories at a dealer of Kodak products or visit
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Transferring and printing pictures
Printing pictures
Printing with a Kodak EasyShare printer dock
Dock your camera to the Kodak EasyShare printer dock and print directly—with or
without a computer. Purchase this and other accessories at a dealer of Kodak
Direct printing with a PictBridge enabled printer
Your camera is compatible with PictBridge technology, so you can print directly to
PictBridge enabled printers. You need:
I Camera with fully charged batteries
I PictBridge enabled printer
I USB cable (may be sold separately)
Connecting the camera to a PictBridge enabled printer
1 Turn off the camera and printer.
2 Connect the appropriate USB cable from the camera to the printer. (See your
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Transferring and printing pictures
Printing from a PictBridge enabled printer
1 Turn on the printer. Turn on the camera.
The PictBridge logo is displayed, followed by the current picture and menu. (If no
pictures are found, a message is displayed.) If the menu interface turns off, press any
button to redisplay it.
2 Press
to choose a printing option, then press OK.
to choose a picture. Choose the number of copies.
Current Picture—Press
Tagged Pictures—If your printer is capable, print pictures that you tagged for
printing and choose a print size.
Index Print—Print thumbnails of all pictures. This option requires one or more
sheets of paper. If the printer is capable, choose a print size.
All Pictures—Print all pictures in internal memory, on a card, or in Favorites.
Choose the number of copies.
Image Storage—Access internal memory, a card, or Favorites.
NOTE: During direct printing, pictures are not permanently transferred or saved to the computer or printer.
Disconnecting the camera from a PictBridge enabled printer
1 Turn off the camera and printer.
2 Disconnect the USB cable from the camera and the printer.
Using a printer that is not PictBridge enabled
For details on printing pictures from your computer, click the Help button in EasyShare
software.
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Transferring and printing pictures
Ordering prints online
offered in the Kodak EasyShare software. You can easily:
I Upload your pictures.
I Edit, enhance, and add borders to your pictures.
I Store pictures, and share them with family and friends.
I Order high-quality prints, photo greeting cards, frames, and albums—and have
them delivered to your door.
Printing from an optional SD card
I Automatically print tagged pictures when you insert your card into a printer with
an SD card slot. See your printer user’s guide for details.
I Make prints at an SD-capable Kodak picture maker/picture kiosk. (Contact a
I Take the card to your local photo retailer for professional printing.
Dock compatibility for your camera
To see which Kodak EasyShare docks are compatible with your camera, visit
Purchase camera docks, printer docks, and other accessories at a dealer of Kodak
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6 Troubleshooting
Interactive Troubleshooting & Repairs.
Camera problems
If...
Try one or more of the following
Camera does not
turn on.
I Remove the battery, then reinsert correctly (see page 1).
I Install new battery.
Camera does not
turn off.
I Charge rechargeable battery (see page 2).
Camera buttons
and controls do
not function
charge using USB
charging.
Pictures remaining
number does not
decrease after
I The camera is operating normally. Continue taking pictures.
taking a picture.
Short battery life
with Kodak Li-Ion
rechargeable
I Limit the following activities that quickly deplete battery power:
reviewing pictures/videos on the LCD; excessive use of the flash.
digital camera
battery KLIC-7001.
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Troubleshooting
If...
Try one or more of the following
Stored pictures are
corrupted.
I Retake pictures. Do not remove card while the camera is accessing it.
Keep rechargeable batteries charged.
I Transfer pictures to the computer (see page 45), then format the card
in the camera (see page 34).
Caution: Formatting a card deletes all pictures and videos,
including protected files.
In Review mode,
you do not see a
picture (or the
I Check the image storage location setting (see page 33).
expected picture)
on the LCD screen.
In Review mode, a
blue or black
screen is displayed
instead of a
card in the camera (see page 34).
Caution: Formatting a card deletes all pictures and videos,
including protected files.
picture.
Picture is too light.
I Decrease Exposure Compensation (see page 36).
I Turn off the flash, then move back from the subject.
Picture is not clear.
I Clean the lens (see page 60).
I Make sure your camera is not in Close-up mode.
I Move so there is at least 2 ft (0.6 m) between the camera and the
subject.
I Place the camera on a flat, steady surface or use a tripod.
Picture is too dark.
I Turn on the flash (see page 8).
I Move so that the distance between you and the subject is within the
effective flash range (see page 58).
I Use Fill flash (page 8) or change your position so light is not behind
the subject.
I Increase Exposure Compensation (see page 36).
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Troubleshooting
If...
Try one or more of the following
Camera does not
recognize SD card.
not supported.)
I Reformat the card (see page 34).
Caution: Formatting a card deletes all pictures and videos,
including protected files.
I Insert a card into the slot, then push to seat (see page 4).
Camera freezes up
when a card is
inserted or
I Turn the camera off, then back on.
card.
removed.
Memory card full.
I Insert a new card (see page 4), transfer pictures to the computer (see
page 45), or delete pictures (see page 17).
Memory card and
internal memory
full.
or internal memory (see page 34).
Caution: Formatting a card deletes all pictures and videos,
including protected files.
Camera/computer communications
If...
Try one or more of the following
The computer does
not communicate
with the camera.
I Turn on the camera (see page 3).
I Make sure the battery is fully charged (see page 2).
I Connect the USB cable to camera and computer port (see page 45).
I Install the software (see page 44).
I Disconnect the USB cable. Close all software applications. Re-install
the software (see page 44).
I Disconnect camera from the computer. Close all software applications,
reconnect camera.
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Troubleshooting
If...
Try one or more of the following
Cannot transfer
pictures.
(The Add New
Hardware Wizard
cannot locate
drivers.)
I Disconnect the USB cable. (If using camera dock or printer dock,
disconnect cable and remove camera from dock). Close all open
applications. Re-install the software (see page 44).
I Disconnect the USB cable. Close all software applications. Re-install
the software (see page 44).
I Reboot the computer.
I Try another computer.
Slide show stops or I Adjust the camera Video Out setting NTSC or PAL (see page 34).
does not run on an
external video
device.
I Make sure the external device settings are correct. (See the device’s
user’s guide.)
LCD screen messages
If...
Try one or more of the following
No images to
display
I Change image storage location setting (see page 33).
Memory card
requires
formatting
I Insert a new card (see page 4) or format the card (see page 34).
Caution: Formatting a card deletes all pictures and videos,
including protected files.
Memory card
cannot be read
(Please format
memory card or
insert another
card)
Only one USB
connection
allowed.
I Unplug the USB cable from the camera.
I Remove the camera from the dock.
Disconnect cable
or rem. (remove)
camera from dock.
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Troubleshooting
If...
Try one or more of the following
Internal memory
requires
formatting
I Format the internal memory (see page 34).
addresses, album names, and Favorites. To restore them, see the
Kodak EasyShare software Help.)
Internal memory
cannot be read
(Please format
internal memory)
No memory card
(Files not copied)
I Insert a certified SD or SDHC card (see page 4).
NOTE: MMC and write-once SD cards are not supported.
Not enough space
to copy files (Files
not copied)
I Delete pictures from the image storage location you are copying to
(see page 17), or insert a new card (see page 4).
Memory card is
Insert a new card (see page 4), move the switch on the card to unlock the
locked (Insert new card, or change the image storage location to internal memory (see
memory card)
page 33).
Memory card is
unusable (Insert
new memory card)
I Insert a new card (see page 4) or format the card (see page 34).
NOTE: MMC and write-once SD cards are not supported.
Caution: Formatting a card deletes all pictures and videos,
including protected files.
Date and time
have been reset
I Reset the clock (see page 3).
No address book
on camera
I Create and copy address book from computer. See the Kodak
EasyShare software Help.
(Connect with
computer to
import address
book)
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Troubleshooting
If...
Try one or more of the following
No album names
on camera
I Create and copy album names from computer. See the Kodak
EasyShare software Help.
(Connect with
computer to
import album
names)
High camera
temperature.
(Camera will be
turned off.)
I Leave the camera off for 10 minutes, then turn it back on.
Unrecognized file
format
I Transfer the picture to the computer (see page 45), or delete it (see
page 17).
Camera error
#XXXX.
I Turn camera off, then back on. If the message reappears, visit
www.kodak.com/go/m893support and select Interactive
Troubleshooting & Repairs.
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7 Getting help
Camera
Email, write, or phone customer support
Get support for your product (FAQs,
troubleshooting information, arrange for repairs,
etc.)
Purchase camera accessories (camera docks,
printer docks, lenses, cards, etc.)
Download the latest camera firmware and
software
See online demonstrations of your camera
Software
Get information on EasyShare software
www.kodak.com/go/easysharesw (or click
the Help button in EasyShare software)
working with digital pictures
Other
Get information on Kodak inkjet products
Register your camera
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Getting help
NOTE: If you have questions concerning this product, you may speak with Kodak customer support.
Australia
Austria
Belgium
Brazil
1800 267 588
0179 567 357
02 713 14 45
0800 891 42 13
1 800 465 6325
800 820 6027
Netherlands
New Zealand
Norway
020 346 9372
0800 880 120
23 16 21 33
Philippines
Poland
1 800 1 888 9600
00800 4411625
021 415 4125
8 495 929 9166
800 6363 036
00 800 56325000
91 749 76 53
Canada
China
Portugal
Russia
Czech Republic 00 800 56325000
Denmark
Ireland
3 848 71 30
Singapore
Slovakia
Spain
01 407 3054
Finland
France
0800 1 17056
01 55 1740 77
069 5007 0035
00800 44140775
800 901 514
Sweden
08 587 704 21
044 838 53 51
0800 096 868
001 800 631 0017
00800 448827073
0870 243 0270
Germany
Greece
Switzerland
Taiwan
Hong Kong
Hungary
India
Thailand
Turkey
06 80 456 325
91 80 41374555
United Kingdom
(toll free 000800 440 1227)
Italy
02 696 33452
03 5540 9002
080 708 5600
United States
1 800 235 6325
Japan
Korea
International Toll Line +44 131 458 6714
International Toll Fax +44 131 458 6962
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Camera specifications
CCD—1/2.5 in., 4:3 aspect ratio; 8.3 MP (total), 8.1 MP (effective)
Picture sizes—
8.1 MP (4:3): 3296 x 2472 pixels
7.2 MP (3:2): 3296 x 2196 pixels
6.1 MP (16:9): 3296 x 1854 pixels
5.0 MP (4:3): 2592 x 1944 pixels
3.1 MP (4:3): 2048 x 1536 pixels
2.2 MP (3:2): 1800 x 1200 pixels
2.1 MP (16:9): 1920 x 1080 pixels
1.2 MP (4:3): 1280 x 960 pixels
Color display—6.9 cm (2.7 in.); 230K (960 x 240) pixels; 30 fps;
field-of-view: 100%.
Taking lens—3X optical lens f/2.9–f/5.2; 34 mm–102 mm (35 mm equivalent)
Lens barrier—Automatic built-in
Digital zoom—5.0X continuous with 0.2X increments starting at 3X optical zoom;
combined zoom: 15X
Focus system—TTL-AF; selectable multi-zone AF, center-zone AF. Working range:
60 cm (23.6 in.)–infinity @ normal
0.10–0.7 m (3.9–28 in.) @ close-up/macro, wide
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0.35–0.7 m (13.8–28 in.) @ close-up/macro, tele
10 m (32.8 ft)–infinity @ Landscape
Exposure metering—Multi-pattern, Center-weight, Spot
Exposure compensation—+/-2.0 EV with 0.3 EV steps
Long Time Exposure—None, 0.5, 1.0, 2.0, 4.0 seconds
Shutter speed—Mechanical shutter with CCD; Auto: 4–1/2000 sec.
ISO speed—Auto: 80–400
Manual: 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 (selectable)
Electronic flash—Guide no. 4.5 (@ ISO 100); auto flash with pre-flash:
Wide, ISO 400: 0.6–3.0 m (2–9.8 ft.); Tele, ISO 550: 0.6–2.0 m (2–6.6 ft.)
Flash modes—Auto, Off, Fill, Red-eye
Capture modes—Auto, Close-up, SCN, High ISO, Video
Video capture—VGA (640 x 480) @ 15 fps; QVGA (320 x 240) @ 30 fps
Image file format—Still: EXIF 2.21 (JPEG compression); file organization: DCF
(movie): MOV; CODEC Motion JPEG (video); G.711 (audio)
Image storage—Optional SD/SDHC Card
. MMC and write-once SD cards
are not supported. (The SD logo is a trademark of the SD Card Association.)
Internal storage capacity—32 MB internal memory/19 MB available for image
storage (1 MB equals one million bytes)
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Power—Kodak Li-Ion rechargeable digital camera battery KLIC-7001; optional
Kodak 5V AC adapter; optional Kodak USB AC adapter (for battery charging only)
Communication with computer—USB 2.0 Full Speed (PIMA 15740 protocol), via
USB cable model U-8, EasyShare camera dock or printer dock
PictBridge support—Yes
Self Timer—2 seconds, 10 seconds, or 2-shot
Burst—3 shots (1.0 fps)
White balance—Auto, Daylight, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Open Shade
Face Detect Capture—On, Off
Sharpness modes—High, Normal, Low
Auto power off—Selectable 1, 3, 5, 10 minutes
Microphone—Yes (for audio recording at Video mode)
Speaker—Yes
Color modes—Color (high, natural, low), Black & White, Sepia
Tripod mount—1/4 inch
Operating temperature—32–104°F (0–40°C)
Size—92 mm (3.6 in.) x 56.5 mm (2.2 in.) x 22.7 mm (0.9 in.) @ power off
Weight—109 g (3.8 oz.) without battery or card
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Care and maintenance
I 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.
I 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.
I Service agreements may be available in your country. Contact a dealer of Kodak
products for more information.
I For digital camera disposal or recycling information, contact your local authorities.
Upgrading your software and firmware
Download the latest versions of the software included on the Kodak EasyShare
software CD and the camera firmware (the software that runs on the camera). Visit
Storage capacities
The LCD displays the approximate number of pictures (or minutes/seconds of video)
Actual storage capacity varies depending on subject composition, card size, and other
factors. You may be able to store more or fewer pictures and videos. Favorites take up
additional space in internal memory.
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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.
I The use of an accessory that is not recommended by Kodak may cause fire, electric
I Use only a USB-certified computer equipped with a current-limiting motherboard.
Contact your computer manufacturer if you have questions.
I If using this product in an airplane, observe all instructions of the airline.
I When removing the battery, allow it to cool; it may be hot.
I Read and follow all warnings and instructions supplied by the battery
manufacturer.
I Use only batteries approved for this product to avoid risk of explosion.
I Keep batteries out of the reach of children.
I Do not allow batteries to touch metal objects, including coins. Otherwise, a battery
may short circuit, discharge energy, become hot, or leak.
I Do not disassemble, install backward, or expose batteries to liquid, moisture, fire,
or extreme temperature.
I Remove the battery when the product is stored for an extended period of time. In
the unlikely event that battery fluid leaks inside the product, contact Kodak
customer support.
I In the unlikely event that battery fluid leaks onto your skin, wash immediately with
water and contact your local health provider. For additional health-related
information, contact your local Kodak customer support.
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I Dispose of batteries according to local and national regulations. Visit
I Do not charge non-rechargeable batteries.
Battery life
Kodak Li-Ion rechargeable digital camera battery KLIC-7001: 200-250 pictures per
charge. Battery life per CIPA testing method. (Approximate number of pictures in Auto
mode, using internal memory.) Actual life may vary based on usage.
Extending battery life
I Use power-saving features (see Customizing your camera, page 32).
I Dirt on the battery contacts can affect battery life. Wipe the contacts with a clean,
dry cloth before loading batteries in the camera.
I Battery performance is reduced at temperatures below 41° F (5° C). When using
your camera in cold weather, carry spare batteries and keep them warm. Do not
discard cold batteries that do not work; when they return to room temperature,
they may be usable.
Limited Warranty
Kodak warrants Kodak consumer electronic products and accessories (“Products”),
excluding batteries, to be free from malfunctions and defects in both materials and
workmanship for one year from the date of purchase.
Retain the original dated sales receipt. Proof of the date of purchase will be 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. You may be required to ship Products, at your expense, to the
authorized service facility for the country where the Products were purchased.
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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. Warranty
service will include all labor as well as any necessary adjustments and/or replacement
parts. If Kodak is unable to repair or replace a Product, Kodak will, at its option,
refund the purchase price paid for the Product provided the Product has been
returned to Kodak along with proof of the purchase price paid. Repair, replacement,
or refund of the purchase price are the sole remedies under the warranty.
If replacement parts are used in making repairs, those parts may be remanufactured,
or may contain remanufactured materials. If it is necessary to replace the entire
Product, it may be replaced with a remanufactured Product. Remanufactured
Products, parts, and materials are warranted for the remaining warranty term of the
original Product, or 90 days after the date of repair or replacement, whichever is
longer.
Limitations
This warranty does not cover circumstances beyond Kodak’s control. This warranty
does not apply when failure is due to shipping damage, accident, alteration,
modification, unauthorized service, misuse, abuse, use with incompatible accessories
or attachments (such as third party ink or ink tanks), failure to follow Kodak’s
operation, maintenance, or repacking instructions, failure to use items supplied by
Kodak (such as adapters and cables), or claims made after the duration of this
warranty.
Kodak makes no other express or implied warranty for this product, and
disclaims the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a
particular purpose. In the event that the exclusion of any implied warranty is
ineffective under the law, the duration of the implied warranty will be one year from
the purchase date or such longer period as required by law.
The option of repair, replacement, or refund is Kodak’s only obligation. Kodak will not
be responsible for any special, consequential or incidental damages resulting from the
sale, purchase, or use of this product regardless of the cause. Liability for any special,
consequential or incidental damages (including but not limited to loss of revenue or
profit, downtime costs, loss of the use of the equipment, cost of substitute
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equipment, facilities or services, or claims of your customers for such damages
resulting from the purchase, use, or failure of the Product), regardless of cause or for
breach of any written or implied warranty is expressly disclaimed.
Your rights
Some states or jurisdictions do not allow exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.
Some states or jurisdictions do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty
lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific rights, and you may have other rights which vary from
state to state or by jurisdiction.
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.
Regulatory compliance
FCC compliance and advisory
Kodak EasyShare M893 IS digital camera
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.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed or used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation.
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If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged
to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: 1) reorient
or relocate the receiving antenna; 2) increase the separation between the equipment
and the receiver; 3) connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that
to which the receiver is connected; 4) consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for additional suggestions.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Where shielded
interface cables have been provided with the product or specified additional
components or accessories elsewhere defined to be used with the installation of the
product, they must be used in order to ensure compliance with FCC regulation.
FCC and Industry Canada
This device complies with Industry Canada RSS-210 and FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
Canadian DOC statement
DOC Class B Compliance—This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Observation des normes-Classe B—Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à
la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
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Australian C-Tick
N137
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment labeling
EU: It is the user’s responsibility to discard this equipment into an
approved, segregated collection scheme to enable its suitable
treatment/disposal and to improve human/environmental protection. For
more information, see your retailer, local authority or
www.kodak.com/go/recycle. (Product weight: 109 g.)
Korean Class B ITE
VCCI Class B ITE
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Index
Numerics
4-way arrows, ii
button
A
A/V cable, 25
about picture, video, 15
about this camera, 34
accessories, 45
battery, 62
review, ii, 14
share, ii
zoom, 7
buying, 55
printer dock, 46
SD/SDHC card, 4
Album, 18
album
tagging pictures, 42
albums
set, 33
appendix, 57
auto, 9
candle light, 11
flash, 8
focus control, 18
focus framing marks, 6
caring for your camera, 60
charging the battery, 2
children, 11
clock, setting, 3
B
color mode, 29
backlight, 11
battery
compatibility, dock, 48
copy pictures
charging, 2
compartment, ii
extending life, 62
loading, 1
types, 59
card to memory, 26
memory to card, 26
to computer, 44
cropping pictures, 19, 20
customer support, 55, 56
customizing camera settings, 32
beach, 10
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flash
date
setting, 3
DC-in, ii
deleting
during quickview, 5
settings, 8
from internal memory, 17
from SD/SDHC card, 17
protecting pictures, videos, 17
digital zoom, using, 7
displaying slide show, 21
disposal, recycling, 60, 66
dock
flower, 10
zone, 31
G
compatibility, 48
connector, ii
printer, 46
grid, framing, 37
doing more with your camera, 28
download pictures, 44
H
help, 49
E
EasyShare software
installing, 44
icons, mode dial, 9
Image stabilizer, 18
image stabilizer, 33
image storage, 33
information
about pictures, videos, 15
installing
emailing pictures, videos, 38
exposure
compensation, 36
long time, 29
metering, 30
external video device
viewing pictures/videos, slide
shows, 25
batteries, 1
SD/SDHC card, 4
software, 44
internal memory
storage capacity, 60
ISO speed, 31
F
favorites
removing, 40
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K
Kodak
EasyShare software, 44, 60
Perfect Touch technology, 19
manner/museum, 11
night landscape, 10
night portrait, 10
L
landscape, 10
LCD, ii
brightness, 33
reviewing pictures, 14
reviewing videos, 14
lens
cleaning lens, 60
loading
snow, 10
multimedia slide show, 23
batteries, 1
SD/SDHC card, 4
software, 44
long time exposure, 29
M
Macintosh computers, installing
software on, 44
maintenance, camera, 60
manner/museum, 11
memory
N
night landscape, 10
night portrait, 10
O
inserting card, 4
storage capacities, 60
menu settings, 28
mode dial, i, 9
modes
OK button, ii
ok button, ii
on/off button, i
online prints, ordering, 48
optical zoom, 7
orientation sensor, 33
auto, 9
backlight, 11
P
beach, 10
panoramic pictures, 12
Perfect Touch tech., 18
candle light, 11
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PictBridge enabled printer, 46
pictures
reviewing pictures
checking settings, 27
copying, 26
cropping, 19, 20
deleting, 17
emailing tagged, 38
printing, 47
protecting, 17
reviewing, 14
storage capacity, 60
tagging, 42
taking, modes, 9
transfer, 44
portrait, 10
protecting, 17
slide show, 21
power, camera, 3
printer dock, 46
S
SCN, 9
printing
from a card, 48
from computer, 47
order online, 48
SD/SDHC card
inserting, 4
printing from, 48
storage capacities, 60
select multiple pictures/videos, 26
self-portrait, 11
self-timer, 35
PictBridge technology, 46
tagged pictures, 48
with EasyShare printer dock, 46
problem-solving, 49
protecting pictures, videos, 17
Q
self-timer light, i
service and support telephone
numbers, 56
quickview, using, 5
R
setting
recycling, disposal, 60, 66
red-eye, flash, 8
about, 34
auto-focus, 18
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camera sounds, 33
color mode, 29
date and time, 3
exposure metering, 30
flash, 8
focus zone, 31
image stabilizer, 33
image storage, 33
ISO, 31
LCD brightness, 33
long time exposure, 29
orientation sensor, 33
picture taking mode, 9
self-timer, 35
sharpness, 31
sound volume, 33
video out, 34
telephone support, 56
video size, 18, 32
white balance, 30
setting, albums, 33
setup mode, using, 32
share button, ii
sharing pictures, videos, 37
sharpness, 31
shows, 25
text/document, 10
time, setting, 3
timer, shutter delay, 35
tips
shutter
care & maintenance, 60
transferring pictures, videos, 44
trash can, deleting, 5
tripod socket, ii
troubleshooting, 49
turning camera on and off, 3
button, i
self-timer delay, 35
slide show
continuous loop, 22
running, 21
snow, 10
software
U
installing, 44
undelete, 17
upgrading, 60
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undo, 17
upgrading software, firmware, 60
USB cable, 45
zoom
V
VCCI compliance, 66, 67
video
action print, 21
checking settings, 27
copying, 26
deleting, 17
out, 25, 34
protecting, 17
reviewing, 14
size, 18, 32
storage capacities, 60
viewing, 14
video light, i
videos
emailing tagged, 38
transfer, 44
viewing
by date, album, 24
by multi-up, 24
viewing picture
after taking, 5, 14
viewing picture, video information, 15
volume, 33
W
warranty, 62
WEEE, 66
white balance, 30
Windows OS-based computers
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