KODAK EASYSHARE C190 Digital Camera Extended user guide www.kodak.com For interactive tutorials: www.kodak.com/go/howto For help with your camera: www.kodak.com/go/c190support...
Selecting multiple pictures/videos ... 16 Running a slide show ... 17 Using the menu button in review... 18 Cropping pictures... 19 Using KODAK PERFECT TOUCH Technology... 19 Rotating pictures... 20 Copying pictures/videos... 20 Editing videos ... 21 Understanding the review icons... 23...
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Getting help on the Web ... 43 7 Appendix ...44 Camera specifications ... 44 Care and maintenance ... 46 Upgrading your software and firmware... 47 Storage capacities ... 47 Important safety instructions ... 47 Battery replacement, battery life ... 48 Limited warranty ... 49 www.kodak.com/go/support...
Setting up your camera Loading the AA batteries Purchase cost-effective rechargeable batteries and battery charger Extend battery life www.kodak.com/go/c190accessories See page 49. www.kodak.com/go/support...
Turning on the camera Setting the language and date/time Change language or date/time in the future www.kodak.com/go/support Setting up your camera Press the Power button. Language: to change. OK to accept. Date/Time: At the prompt, press OK. to change current field.
Inserting or removing a card while the camera is on may damage the pictures, the card, or the camera. 1 Turn off the camera. 2 Insert or remove the optional card. 3 Turn on the camera. Purchase accessories www.kodak.com/go/c190accessories www.kodak.com/go/support optional...
Taking pictures/videos Taking pictures Using the framing marks Framing marks www.kodak.com/go/support To get clear, focused pictures: 1 Turn the Mode dial to Smart Capture press the Power button to turn on the camera. 2 Compose the picture. 3 Press the Shutter button halfway to focus and set exposure.
1 Use the LCD to frame your subject. 2 To zoom in, press Telephoto (T). To zoom out, press Wide Angle (W). 3 Take the picture or video. NOTE: For focus distances, see Camera Specifications starting on page www.kodak.com/go/support...
To choose a Digital red eye setting, see Correction page www.kodak.com/go/support Flash fires When the lighting conditions require it. Every time you take a picture, regardless of the lighting conditions. Use when the subject is in shadow or is “backlit”...
Advanced picture taking—allows access to more manual settings than Smart Capture. Close range. Use available light instead of flash, if possible. Subjects that are in motion. Point-and-shoot simplicity when taking pictures in practically any situation. (See page button and choose Picture Size. page 10.) www.kodak.com/go/support...
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Reduces red eye of people in night scenes or low-light conditions. Night Landscape Distant scenery at night. Flash does not fire. High ISO People indoors, in low-light scenes. Panorama “Stitching” 2 or 3 pictures into 1 panoramic scene. (See (R-L, L-R) www.kodak.com/go/support Taking pictures/videos page 12.)
To review and work with videos, see NOTE: Sound cannot be played on the camera. Sound is heard after the video is transferred to your computer. Example shown in P mode. Other modes allow access to fewer settings. www.kodak.com/go/support page...
3 Compose the scene. Press the Shutter button halfway, then completely down. The camera takes the picture/pictures after the delay. Use the same procedure to take a 2- or 10-second self-timer video, but press the Shutter button completely down. www.kodak.com/go/support Taking pictures/videos button to turn on the shortcut icons. icon. Press...
(Exposure Compensation, White Balance, Exposure Metering, AF Zone, AF Control, Color Mode, and Sharpness are set with the first picture. The flash is set to Off.) You can use the self-timer (2- and 10-second delays) while taking panoramic pictures. See page www.kodak.com/go/support...
Self timer* Exposure compensation* Flash mode Capture mode Tag name Example shown in P mode. Other modes allow access to fewer settings. * To learn more about shortcuts, www.kodak.com/go/support see page Taking pictures/videos Pictures/time remaining Zoom slider Battery level Date stamp...
2X speed; press again for 4X. ■ Press to reverse at 2X speed; press again for NOTE: Sound cannot be played on the camera. Sound is heard after the video is transferred to your computer. button. to view other parts of a www.kodak.com/go/support...
IMPORTANT: Your camera offers a built-in Help system. NOTE: Formatting internal memory or an SD or SDHC Card deletes all (including protected) pictures/videos. (Formatting internal memory also deletes email addresses and tag names. To restore them, see EASYSHARE Software Help.) www.kodak.com/go/support button. button. Working with pictures/videos...
A check mark appears on the picture. You can now print, transfer, delete, etc. the selected pictures. You can press OK a second time to remove a check mark. and highlight the Viewing as button, then to find a www.kodak.com/go/support...
NOTE: Ensure that the Video Out setting (NTSC or PAL) is correct connect or disconnect the 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.) www.kodak.com/go/support button, then press the Menu www.kodak.com/go/c190accessories Working with pictures/videos button.
Setup to control how your camera operates 3 Press to highlight a setting, then press OK. 4 Highlight an option, then press OK. IMPORTANT: Your camera offers a built-in Help system. button, then the Menu button. (see page 28). See page www.kodak.com/go/support...
Press the Shutter button halfway down to return to Capture mode. ■ IMPORTANT: Your camera offers a built-in Help system. Using KODAK PERFECT TOUCH Technology KODAK PERFECT TOUCH Technology helps ensure better, brighter pictures. 1 Press the Review 2 Press the Menu button, then PERFECT TOUCH Tech, then press OK.
NOTE: Pictures/videos are copied, not moved. To remove pictures/videos from the original location after copying, delete them (see button, then to find the previous/next picture. to highlight the Edit tab. button. to highlight the Edit tab. page 15). See page www.kodak.com/go/support...
IMPORTANT: Your camera offers a built-in Help system. Trimming a video You can remove an unwanted start or end from a video, saving only the desired portion. Video Trimmed video www.kodak.com/go/support Working with pictures/videos 1 Press the Review video. 2 Press the Menu button, then the Edit tab.
Edit tab. Highlight Action Print, then press OK. 3 Highlight an option, then press OK. Auto: The camera includes the first and last frames, then 7 equally spaced frames. See page www.kodak.com/go/support button, then to find a to highlight...
Select picture Shortcuts* Add text tag View thumbnails Play video Upload mark Favorite mark Text tag name * For more about shortcuts, www.kodak.com/go/support Working with pictures/videos see page Print tag/number of prints Protected Email mark Picture/Video number Battery level Date stamp...
(Available in Smart Capture mode.) To use a shortcut, see page Picture Size Choose a picture resolution. Picture-taking Options IMPORTANT: Your camera offers a built-in Help system. See page 0.0, +/-0.3, +/-0.7, +/-1.0, +/-1.3, +/-1.7, +/-2.0 Camera specifications, page www.kodak.com/go/support...
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Long Time Exposure Choose how long the shutter stays open. Color Mode Choose color tones. Unavailable in Video mode. www.kodak.com/go/support Doing more with your camera Picture-taking Options IMPORTANT: Your camera offers a built-in Help system. See page Auto—for general purposes.
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Ideal for general picture taking. Center-Weight—evaluates the lighting conditions of the subject centered in the lens. Ideal for backlit subjects. Center-Spot—similar to Center-weight, except the metering is concentrated on a smaller area of the subject centered in the LCD. www.kodak.com/go/support...
Take picture(s) after a timed delay. Focus Mode Select a large or concentrated area of focus. www.kodak.com/go/support Doing more with your camera Picture-taking Options IMPORTANT: Your camera offers a built-in Help system. See page Multi-Zone—evaluates 5 zones to give an even picture focus.
New Tag—create a tag. Delete Tag—delete a tag. Clear All—cancel selected tags. Preflash—red eye preflash fires before the picture is taken. Digital Correction—red eye preflash does not fire; the camera corrects red eye. Help system. See page www.kodak.com/go/support...
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Removing a card during formatting may damage the card. About View camera information. www.kodak.com/go/support Doing more with your camera Setup Options IMPORTANT: Your camera offers a built-in Help system. All On Shutter Only All Off Set date and time.
Installing the software 1 Close all open software applications before starting the installation. NOTE: If running WINDOWS OS and installing EASYSHARE Software from the Kodak Web site, do not close the WinZip application. If prompted, allow EASYSHARE Software to access the Internet.
Transferring pictures/videos Using the USB cable Turn off the camera. Connect KODAK USB Cable, Model U-8. Turn on the camera. Purchase accessories Learn more about connecting Software help www.kodak.com/go/support Transferring, printing, tagging www.kodak.com/go/c190accessories www.kodak.com/go/howto Click the Help button in EASYSHARE Software...
PICTBRIDGE enabled Printers. You need a camera with charged batteries, a PICTBRIDGE enabled Printer, and a USB cable. Connecting the camera to a KODAK All-in-One Printer 1 Turn off the camera and printer. 2 Connect the appropriate USB cable from the camera to the printer.
After you transfer pictures from the camera to your computer, you can print them from EASYSHARE Software. For details, see Help in EASYSHARE Software. Ordering prints online KODAK Gallery (www.kodakgallery.com) is one of the many online print services offered in EASYSHARE Software. You can easily: ■...
When you transfer the marked pictures to your computer, the EASYSHARE Software print screen opens. For details on printing, see Help in EASYSHARE Software. button. Press to locate a picture. to highlight Print, then press OK. to change the print quantity. Repeat this step until the See page www.kodak.com/go/support...
Marking pictures/videos for emailing It’s simple to mark pictures so that they’re ready to email using KODAK EASYSHARE Software. First, create a new email address. page 35.) 1 Press the Review 2 Press the Menu button. Press 3 Press to locate an email address, then press OK.
IMPORTANT: Your camera offers a built-in Help system. button, then to locate a picture/video. (See “Add a new tag name” on page button, then locate a picture/video. see page 28.) 37.) to locate a picture, then press OK. See page www.kodak.com/go/support...
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When you transfer the tagged pictures/videos to your computer, EASYSHARE Software opens and categorizes your pictures/videos with the appropriate tag. IMPORTANT: Your camera offers a built-in Help system. www.kodak.com/go/support button, then the Menu (See “Add a new tag name” on page Transferring, printing, tagging button.
If you learn nothing else about your camera, learn how to use on-camera Help. Because the more you know your camera, the more confident you become! Turning on camera Help Press the Menu button then highlight a menu choice. Press the Info Scroll through a Help topic. www.kodak.com/go/support button.
■ You cannot take a picture ■ ■ ■ www.kodak.com/go/support Make sure the batteries have a charge and are installed correctly (see page Turn the camera off, then on again. Transfer all pictures to the computer (see Take another picture.
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Make sure the batteries have a charge and are installed correctly (see page Turn on the camera. Make sure the USB cable model U-8 is connected to the camera and the computer (see page Make sure EASYSHARE Software is installed (see see page (see 31). page 30). www.kodak.com/go/support (see...
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When the framing marks turn green, press the Shutter button completely down to take the picture. ■ In Smart Capture mode, adjust the Exposure Compensation page www.kodak.com/go/support page 46). page 7) or change your position so light is not 44.)
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Press any camera button to redisplay the menu. Make sure there is a connection between the camera and the printer (see page 32). Make sure the printer and the camera have power. Follow the prompts to resolve the issue. www.kodak.com/go/support...
Get information on EASYSHARE Software Get help with the WINDOWS Operating System and working with digital pictures Get support for cameras, software, accessories, more Get information on KODAK Inkjet Products Optimize your printer for truer, more vibrant colors www.kodak.com/go/support Getting help www.kodak.com/go/contact www.kodak.com/go/c190support...
Auto focus control—Still: Continuous and Single AF (Multi-zone, Center zone) Face detection—Up to 5 faces Shutter speed—8–1/1400 seconds (Long Time Exposure: 0.5–8 seconds) ISO speed—Auto: 64–400 Manual: 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 (The SD logo is a trademark of the www.kodak.com/go/support...
Color modes—High Color, Natural Color, Low Color, Black & White, Sepia Sharpness modes—Sharp, Normal, Soft Video capture—4 GB maximum in VGA, QVGA VGA (640 x 480 @ 30 fps) QVGA (320 x 240 @ 30 fps) Video blur reduction—Yes www.kodak.com/go/support...
Do not allow chemicals, such as suntan lotion, to contact painted surfaces. ■ 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.
If the LCD breaks, do not touch the glass or liquid. Contact Kodak customer support. ■ The use of an accessory that is not recommended by Kodak may cause fire, electric shock, or injury. For approved accessories, visit www.kodak/go/accessories. ■...
■ Remove the batteries 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. ■ In the unlikely event that battery fluid leaks onto your skin, wash immediately with water and contact your local health provider.
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.
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(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.
FCC regulation. Hereby, Eastman Kodak Company declares that this KODAK Product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/E.
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Appendix China RoHS Russian GOST-R Eastman Kodak Company Rochester, NY 14650 Korean Class B ITE VCCI Class B ITE www.kodak.com/go/support...
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(separate from municipal waste). For more information, contact your retailer, collection facility, or appropriate local authorities; or visit www.kodak.com/go/recycle. Product weight: 129 g (4.6 oz) Australian C-Tick N137 Canadian DOC statement DOC Class B Compliance—This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian...
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USB cable, 30 trash can, deleting, 6 trimming a video, 21 turning camera on and off, 3 undelete, undo, 15 upgrading software, firmware, 47 URLs, Kodak Web sites, 38 transferring pictures, 30 VCCI compliance, 52 video action print, 22 copying, 20...
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23 size, 27 transfer to computer, 30 viewing, 14 video out, 29 video size, 27 viewing by multi-up, 16 picture, after taking, 6, 14 warranty, 49 white balance, 26 WINDOWS OS, installing software, 30 zoom digital, 6 www.kodak.com/go/support...