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IMPORTANT: Before connecting any cables, install the software that was included with your camera. Then return to this guide. Loading the KLIC-7003 battery Notched corner www.kodak.com/go/md81support...
Charging the battery Turn off the camera. Connect the KODAK USB Cable, Model U-8. Battery Charging light: • Blinking: charging • Steady: finished Charge Li-Ion batteries frequently, even if power remains. Other charging options KODAK 5V AC Adapter (May be sold separately...
Turning on the camera Setting the language and date/time Language: to change. OK to accept. Date/Time: At the prompt, press OK. to change current field. for previous/next field. OK to accept. OK (press) See the Extended user guide www.kodak.com/go/md81support www.kodak.com/go/md81support...
Taking a picture 1 Turn the Mode dial to Smart Capture Compose the picture. 2 Press the Shutter button halfway to focus and set exposure. When the framing marks turn green, press the Shutter button completely down. Framing marks See other modes...
Reviewing pictures/videos Press the Review button to enter/exit Review. View previous/next picture/video. Play a video. See the Extended user guide www.kodak.com/go/md81support www.kodak.com/go/md81support...
Transferring pictures/videos Turn off the camera. 2 Connect a KODAK USB Cable, Model U-8. 3 Turn on the camera. See the Extended user guide www.kodak.com/go/md81support Purchase accessories www.kodak.com/go/md81accessories www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter...
Your camera offers a built-in Help system. It describes every setting for every menu choice. 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.
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• set up your camera • taken pictures • transferred pictures to your computer Keep learning! Finish reading this book, so you can take and share your best pictures! Go to www.kodak.com/go/md81support: • the extended user guide • interactive troubleshooting and repairs •...
Doing more with your camera Turn the Mode dial to the mode that best suits your subjects and surroundings. Use this mode Smart Capture General picture taking—excellent image quality and ease of use. Program Advanced picture taking—allows access to manual settings.
1 Turn the Mode dial to SCN. 2 Press to view scene mode descriptions. If the mode description turns off before you finish reading it, press OK. 3 Press OK to choose a Scene mode. Using the optical zoom 1 Use the LCD to frame your subject.
Auto When the lighting conditions require it. Fill (Flash On) 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.
1 Press the Info button. The shortcuts appear. 2 Press to access functions like Exposure Compensation, Self-timer/Burst, and Auto focus. (You’ll see different functions in different modes.) 3 Press to choose a setting. 4 To hide the shortcuts again, press Shortcuts...
3 Press to highlight a setting, then press OK. 4 Highlight an option, then press OK. NOTE: Some modes offer limited settings. Some settings remain until you change them; others, until you change modes or turn off the camera. www.kodak.com/go/md81support...
Doing more with your camera Understanding the picture-taking icons Focus mode Self timer/Burst Exposure compensation Flash mode Pictures/time remaining Capture mode Zoom slider Battery level Tag name www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter...
Doing more with your camera Understanding the review icons Print tag/number of prints Protected Video duration Email tag Picture/Video number Select picture Add text tag View multi-up Play video Battery level Upload tag Favorite tag Text tag name www.kodak.com/go/md81support...
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Share your stories! Pictures start here! Transfer pictures to your computer. Load software. Take pictures. Pictures become stories here! KODAK All-in-One KODAK Picture Kiosk Printers www.kodak.com/go/tips www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter...
Memory card is almost Transfer the pictures to the computer (see page or entirely full ■ Delete pictures from the card or insert a new card. ■ You cannot take a Turn the camera off, then on again. picture ■...
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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, go to www.kodak.com/go/accessories. ■...
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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.
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1) reorient or relocate the receiving antenna; 2) increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver;...