Kodak EasyShare C643/C603 zoom digital camera User’s guide www.kodak.com For interactive tutorials, www.kodak.com/go/howto For help with your camera, www.kodak.com/go/c643support www.kodak.com/go/c603support Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Kodak Manuals...
Customizing your camera ................27 Running a slide show .................. 29 Cropping pictures..................31 Viewing picture/video information ............... 31 Copying pictures and videos ................ 32 Pre-tagging for album names ..............32 Sharing your pictures................... 34 www.kodak.com/go/support Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Kodak Manuals...
Camera specifications ................. 49 Storage capacities ..................52 Important safety instructions ............... 53 Battery life ....................54 Upgrading your software and firmware............55 Additional care and maintenance ..............55 Warranty..................... 56 Regulatory compliance ................58 www.kodak.com/go/support Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Kodak Manuals...
Setting up your camera Attaching the strap Loading the battery Ni-MH CRV3 lithium 2 AA (rechargeable or (rechargeable) (non-rechargeable) non-rechargeable) For battery types, see page 51. To extend battery life, see page 55 www.kodak.com/go/support Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Kodak Manuals...
OK (press) Setting the language, date/time in the future Press Menu. to highlight Setup Menu then press OK. to highlight Language or Date/Time , then press OK. www.kodak.com/go/support Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Kodak Manuals...
Inserting or removing a card when the Ready light is blinking may damage the pictures, the card, or the camera. page 52 for storage capacities. Purchase SD or MMC cards at a dealer of Kodak products or at www.kodak.com/go/c643accessories www.kodak.com/go/c603accessories.
• LCD on, status icons off press the Shutter button • LCD off (use the viewfinder) completely down. Taking a video Press the Shutter button completely down and release. To stop recording, press and release the Shutter button again. www.kodak.com/go/support Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Kodak Manuals...
Yellow—Picture may be sharp enough for an acceptable 4 x 6-inch print or sharpness is not determined. Red—Picture is not sharp enough for an acceptable 4 x 6-inch print. White—Printability is still being determined. www.kodak.com/go/support Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Kodak Manuals...
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Exposure metering White balance ISO speed Low battery Camera mode Aperture Shutter speed Exposure compensation In capture mode—shutter pressed halfway Album Auto Exposure/ Auto Focus warning Low battery Aperture Exposure compensation Shutter speed www.kodak.com/go/support Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Kodak Manuals...
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3 Press the Shutter button completely down to take the picture. NOTE: Framing marks do not appear in Landscape or Video mode. When you use Focus Zone (see page 25) and set Center Zone, the framing marks are fixed at Center Wide. www.kodak.com/go/support Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Kodak Manuals...
The camera then The camera then automatically corrects automatically corrects red-eye in the picture. red-eye in the picture. To turn the Red-eye Pre-flash feature on/off, see page Never www.kodak.com/go/support Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Kodak Manuals...
Rewind to beginning (during playback). Review. Next picture/video (during playback). (Press again to exit.) To save battery power, use an optional Kodak EasyShare dock or Kodak 3-volt AC adapter. (See www.kodak.com/go/c643accessories www.kodak.com/go/c603accessories.) NOTE: Pictures taken at the 5.4 MP (3:2) quality setting are displayed at a 3:2 aspect ratio with a black bar at the top of the screen.
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Blur warning Favorite tag Picture number Email tag Image storage location Album Protected Review mode Scroll arrows Videos Video length Favorite tag Video number Image storage Email tag location Review mode Date/Time Scroll arrows www.kodak.com/go/support Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Kodak Manuals...
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Protect, then press OK. The picture or video is protected and cannot be deleted. The Protect icon appears with the protected picture or video. Press the Menu button to exit the menu. www.kodak.com/go/support Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Kodak Manuals...
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. www.kodak.com/go/support Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Kodak Manuals...
Also available for transferring You can also use these Kodak products to transfer your pictures and videos. Kodak EasyShare camera dock, Kodak EasyShare printer dock (see page Kodak multi-card reader, Kodak SD multimedia card reader-writer Purchase these and other accessories at a dealer of Kodak products or www.kodak.com/go/c643accessories...
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 products or visit www.kodak.com/go/c643accessories...
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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. www.kodak.com/go/support Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Kodak Manuals...
Transferring and printing pictures Ordering prints online Kodak EasyShare Gallery (www.kodakgallery.com) is one of the many online print services offered in the Kodak EasyShare software. You can easily: Upload your pictures. Edit, enhance, and add borders to your pictures. Store pictures, and share them with family and friends.
Kodak dock adapter D-22 Dock printer dock 4000 Not compatible camera dock II LS420, LS443 camera dock Purchase camera docks, printer docks, and other accessories at a dealer of Kodak products or www.kodak.com/go/c643accessories www.kodak.com/go/c603accessories. www.kodak.com/go/support Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Kodak Manuals...
NOTE: You cannot use digital zoom for video recording. You may notice decreased image quality when using digital zoom. The blue slider on the zoom indicator pauses and turns red when the picture quality reaches the limit for an acceptable 4 x 6-in. (10 x 15 cm) print. www.kodak.com/go/support Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Kodak Manuals...
Close-up Close range. Use available light instead of flash if possible. The camera automatically sets the focus distance depending on the zoom position. Scene Point-and-shoot simplicity when taking pictures under special conditions. (See page 20.) Video Capturing video with sound. (See page www.kodak.com/go/support Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Kodak Manuals...
Backlight Subjects that are in shadow or “backlit” (when light is behind the subject). Night Reduces red eye of people in night scenes or low-light conditions. Place Portrait the camera on a flat, steady surface or use a tripod. www.kodak.com/go/support Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Kodak Manuals...
Use the same procedure to take a video, but: Turn the Mode dial to Video Press the Shutter button completely down. NOTE: The video stops when no storage space remains. Only the 2- and 10-second options are available in video mode. www.kodak.com/go/support Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Kodak Manuals...
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 11). www.kodak.com/go/support Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Kodak Manuals...
This setting remains until you turn at - exposure. the Mode dial. Exposure Compensation -2.0 to +2.0 (in 0.5 increments) Control how much light enters the camera. This setting remains until you turn the Mode dial. www.kodak.com/go/support Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Kodak Manuals...
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This setting remains until you turn NOTE: ISO returns to Auto when the camera is set to Sport, the Mode dial. Portrait, or SCN mode, or during Long Time Exposure. Unavailable in Video mode. www.kodak.com/go/support Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Kodak Manuals...
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Then, all the pictures or videos you take are tagged with This setting remains until you those album names. See page change it. You can apply different Set Album choices to videos and to pictures. www.kodak.com/go/support Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Kodak Manuals...
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640 x 240 320 x 240 Available only in Video mode. Video Length Continuous (default) 5 seconds 15 seconds 30 seconds Available only in Video mode. Setup Menu Customizing your camera page Choose additional settings. www.kodak.com/go/support Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Kodak Manuals...
LCD on/off any time, press the LCD/Info button.) Camera Sounds Theme—applies the same sound effect set to all functions. Choose sound effects. Individual—choose a sound effect for each function. Sound Volume Low (default) Medium High www.kodak.com/go/support Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Kodak Manuals...
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On (default)—choose from date formats. Display Date/Time at the start of video playback. Blur Warning On (default) Off (See page Choose if image sharpness warning icon is displayed during quickview and review. Language page www.kodak.com/go/support Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Kodak Manuals...
Use the Slide Show to display your pictures/videos on the LCD. To run a slide show on a television or on any external device, see page 30. To save battery power, use an optional Kodak 3V AC adapter. (Visit www.kodak.com/go/c643accessories www.kodak.com/go/c603accessories.) Starting the slide show 1 Press the Review button, then press the Menu button.
1 Connect the audio/video cable (included) from the camera USB, A/V Out port to the television video-in port (yellow) and audio-in port (white). See your television user’s guide for details. 2 Review pictures/videos on the television. www.kodak.com/go/support Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Kodak Manuals...
The picture is copied, then cropped. The original picture is saved. A cropped picture cannot be cropped again on the camera. Press the Menu button to exit the menu. Viewing picture/video information Press Review. Press LCD/Info. To exit Review, press the Review button. www.kodak.com/go/support Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Kodak Manuals...
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. www.kodak.com/go/support Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Kodak Manuals...
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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. www.kodak.com/go/support Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Kodak Manuals...
Use the Share button: Any time. (The most recent picture/video taken is then displayed.) Just after you take a picture/video, during quickview. After pressing the Review button. www.kodak.com/go/support Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Kodak Manuals...
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.
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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. www.kodak.com/go/support Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Kodak Manuals...
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. www.kodak.com/go/support Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Kodak Manuals...
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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.
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Email , then press the OK button. 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). www.kodak.com/go/support Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Kodak Manuals...
Retake picture. Do not remove card while the ready light is blinking. Keep rechargeable batteries charged. corrupted. In Review mode, Check the image storage location setting (page 27). you do not see a picture (or the expected picture) on the LCD screen. www.kodak.com/go/support Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Kodak Manuals...
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Move so there is no more than 7.9 ft (2.4 m) between the camera and the subject. Use Fill flash (page 8) or change your position so light is not behind the subject. Increase Exposure Compensation (page 27). www.kodak.com/go/support Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Kodak Manuals...
Ready light blinks Wait. Resume picture taking when the light stops blinking and turns green. amber. Ready light blinks Install new batteries (page 1) or charge rechargeable batteries. red and camera turns off. www.kodak.com/go/support Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Kodak Manuals...
Close all open pictures. applications. Re-install the software (page 12). (The Add New Disconnect the USB cable. Close all open applications. Re-install the Hardware Wizard software (page 12). cannot locate drivers.) www.kodak.com/go/support Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Kodak Manuals...
Insert a card (page (Files not copied) Not enough space Delete pictures from the image storage location you are copying to (page 11), or insert a new card (page to copy files (Files not copied) www.kodak.com/go/support Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Kodak Manuals...
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Date and time Reset the clock (page have been reset No address book Create and copy address book from computer. See the Kodak EasyShare software Help. on camera (Connect with computer to import address book) No album names Create and copy album names from computer.
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Transfer the picture to the computer (page 13), or delete it (page 11). format Camera error Turn camera off, then back on. If the message reappears, visit #XXXX. See user’s www.kodak.com/go/c643support www.kodak.com/go/c603support guide. and select Interactive Troubleshooting & Repairs. www.kodak.com/go/support Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Kodak Manuals...
Get help with the Windows operating system and www.kodak.com/go/pcbasics working with digital pictures Other Get support for other cameras, software, accessories www.kodak.com/go/support Get information on Kodak EasyShare printer docks www.kodak.com/go/printerdocks Get information on Kodak inkjet products www.kodak.com/go/inkjet Optimize your printer for truer, more vibrant colors www.kodak.com/go/onetouch Register your camera www.kodak.com/go/register...
If you have questions concerning this product, contact your customer support representative and have this information available: Operating system Exact error message you received Processor speed (MHz) Version of Kodak EasyShare software CD Computer model Camera serial number Amount of memory (MB) Australia...
Appendix Camera specifications For more specifications, visit www.kodak.com/go/c643support www.kodak.com/go/c603support. Kodak EasyShare C643/C603 digital camera CCD (charge-coupled device) 1/2.5 in. CCD, 4:3 aspect ratio Output image size 6.1 MP: 2848 x 2134 pixels 5.4 MP (3:2): 2848 x 1896 pixels 4.0 MP: 2304 x 1728 pixels 1.9 MP: 1600 x 1200 pixels...
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Appendix Kodak EasyShare C643/C603 digital camera Digital zoom 5.0X continuous with 0.2X increments Not supported for movie capture Exposure Exposure metering TTL-AE; Center-weighted Exposure compensation +/-2.0 EV with 0.5 EV step Shutter speed Mechanical shutter with CCD electrical Auto: 4 - 1/1400 sec.
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NTSC or PAL selectable Power 2 Kodak oxy-alkaline digital camera batteries AA ZR6 (non-rechargeable); 2-AA lithium digital camera batteries; 2-AA alkaline batteries; 2 Kodak Ni-MH rechargeable digital camera batteries AA; 1 Kodak lithium digital camera battery CRV3 (non-rechargeable); 1 Kodak Ni-MH...
256 MB SD/MMC 10 min. 44 sec. 36 min. 52 sec. 512 MB SD/MMC 21 min. 24 sec. 73 min. 44 sec. 1 GB MB SD/MMC 42 min. 48 sec. 147 min. 28 sec. www.kodak.com/go/support Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Kodak Manuals...
Contact Kodak customer support. Using this product The use of an accessory attachment that is not recommended by Kodak, such as an AC adapter, may cause fire, electric shock, or injury. Use only a USB-certified computer. Contact your computer manufacturer if you have questions.
Dispose of batteries according to local and national regulations. For more information on batteries, see www.kodak.com/global/en/service/batteries/batteryUsage.jhtml Battery life Use these Kodak batteries. (Battery types are also molded into the battery door.) CRV3 lithium battery 350 - 500 AA (2) lithium batteries...
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). See www.kodak.com/go/c643downloads or www.kodak.com/go/c603downloads.
Appendix Service agreements may be available in your country. Contact a dealer of Kodak products for more information. For digital camera disposal or recycling information, contact your local authorities. In the US, visit the Electronics Industry Alliance Web site at www.eiae.org...
Kodak makes no other express or implied warranty for this product. 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.
Unless 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.
Contact your local authorities or go to www.kodak.com/go/recycle for recycling program information. Korean Class B ITE English translation: As this equipment has obtained EMC registration for household use, it can be used in any area including residential areas. www.kodak.com/go/support Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Kodak Manuals...
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MPEG-4 Use of this product in any manner that complies with the MPEG-4 visual standard is prohibited, except for use by a consumer engaging in personal and non-commercial activities. www.kodak.com/go/support Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Kodak Manuals...
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9 safety, 53 camera sounds, 27 battery compartment, ii caring for your camera, 55 battery life, 54 caution beach, 20 formatting, 11 blur, 5 children, 20 blur warning, 28 Class B ITE, 59 www.kodak.com/go/support Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Kodak Manuals...
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29 dock formatting connector, ii caution, 11 printer, 14 dock compatibility, 17 guidelines, battery, 55 doing more with your camera, 18 download pictures, 12 help, 40 camera, 40 EasyShare software web links, 47 www.kodak.com/go/support Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Kodak Manuals...
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20 night portrait, 20 LCD, ii party, 20 LCD/Info button, ii SCN, 19 lens self-portrait, 20 cleaning lens, 55 snow, 20 light text, 20 ready, 42 multi-up, 9 light sensor, i liveview, 27 www.kodak.com/go/support Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Kodak Manuals...
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23 slide show, 29 power reviewing videos camera, 2 camera screen, 9 power light, i running slide show, 29 printer dock, 14 printing safety, battery, 53 from a card, 16 scene modes, 20 www.kodak.com/go/support Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Kodak Manuals...
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27 storage capacity, 52 self-timer, 21 storage location setup menu, 26 switching, 26 sound volume, 27 support, technical, 47 video date display, 28 switching storage location, 26 video out, 28 video size, 26 www.kodak.com/go/support Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Kodak Manuals...
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Windows OS-based computers undelete, 11 installing software, 12 undo, 11 wrist strap, 1 upgrading software, firmware, 55 wrist strap post, ii URLs, Kodak web sites, 47 USB cable, 13 zoom USB, A/V out, ii digital, 18 optical, 18 www.kodak.com/go/support Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Kodak Manuals...