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- Page 1 KODAK EASYSHARE Camera / C15 Extended user guide www.kodak.com For help with your camera: www.kodak.com/go/C15support...
- Page 2 Eastman Kodak Company Rochester, New York 14650 © Eastman Kodak Company, 2011 All screen images are simulated. Kodak, EasyShare, and Pulse are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company. 4H8696_en...
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Page 3: Front View
Product features Front view Flash button Shutter button Mode button Power button Flash Lens Self-timer/Video light Microphone Beeper www.kodak.com/go/support... -
Page 4: Back View
Product features Back view Delete button Menu button Info button Zoom button Strap post Share button Tripod socket Review button USB port SD/SDHC Card slot and Battery compartment SD/SDHC Card (Optional accessory) www.kodak.com/go/support... -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
4 Reviewing and editing .................17 Reviewing pictures/videos ................17 Deleting pictures/videos ................18 Viewing pictures/videos in different ways............. 19 A smarter way to find and enjoy your pictures..........20 Understanding the review icons..............21 Displaying pictures/videos on a television............. 22 www.kodak.com/go/support... - Page 6 Table of contents Using the menu button in review..............23 Cropping pictures..................23 Rotating pictures..................24 Using KODAK PERFECT TOUCH Technology..........24 Editing videos ..................... 25 Selecting multiple pictures/videos ..............26 5 Doing more with your camera .............27 Using the menu button to change settings........... 27 Using the Setup menu .................
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Page 7: Setting Up Your Camera
Setting up your camera Attaching the wrist strap Loading the batteries All batteries lose power over time–even if they’re not being used. Purchase extra batteries for your event www.kodak.com/go/accessories Watch the battery level See page 7 www.kodak.com/go/support... -
Page 8: Turning On The Camera
Press the Power button. Setting the language and date/time Language: to change. to accept. Date/Time: At the prompt, press to change current field. for previous/next field. to accept. NOTE: To change language in the future, use the Setup Menu (see page 30). www.kodak.com/go/support... -
Page 9: Storing Pictures On An Optional Sd Or Sdhc Card
If no card is inserted, new pictures/videos are stored in the camera’s internal memory. If pictures/videos are detected in internal memory and a card is inserted, the camera prompts you to move the pictures to the card (and erase those in internal memory). Purchase accessories www.kodak.com/go/accessories www.kodak.com/go/support... -
Page 10: Taking Pictures/Videos
1 The camera turns on in Auto mode. If it turns on in a different mode, press the Mode button, then until the LCD displays Auto , then press OK. 2 Compose the picture. 3 Press the Shutter button completely down. www.kodak.com/go/support... -
Page 11: Taking A Video
Play/pause a video NOTE: Audio is captured during video recording. Audio can be heard when the video is played on a computer or when the camera is connected to a TV (see page 22). To review pictures/videos anytime, see page www.kodak.com/go/support... -
Page 12: Adjusting Lcd Brightness
Taking pictures/videos Adjusting LCD brightness You can adjust the LCD brightness for your environment or to conserve battery power, page Understanding the picture-taking icons Self timer Exposure compensation Flash mode Pictures/time remaining Capture mode Zoom indicator Date stamp Battery level www.kodak.com/go/support... -
Page 13: Watch The Battery Level
Three quarters Half Critical AC Power Purchase extra batteries www.kodak.com/go/accessories Using the digital zoom 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. -
Page 14: Using The Flash
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). Never Red-eye A preflash fires, shrinking the eye pupil, before the picture is Reduction taken. www.kodak.com/go/support... -
Page 15: Using Different Modes
Auto You can choose the best picture size and aspect ratio—just press the Menu button and choose Picture Size. Point-and-shoot simplicity when taking pictures in practically any Scene situation. (See page 10.) Capturing video with sound. (See page Video www.kodak.com/go/support... - Page 16 Subjects that are in shadow or “backlit.” Children Action pictures of children in bright light. Bright Bright scenes. Fireworks Fireworks. For best results, place the camera on a steady surface or tripod. Night Portrait Reduces red eye of people in night scenes or low-light conditions. www.kodak.com/go/support...
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Page 17: Using Shortcuts
2 Press to access functions like Exposure Compensation, Self-timer, and Auto focus in Capture mode. In Review mode, access Keyword Tags. You’ll see different functions in different modes. 3 Press to choose a setting. Shortcuts Press to show/hide shortcuts. www.kodak.com/go/support... -
Page 18: Using The Self-Timer
4 Compose the scene. Press the Shutter button completely down and hold it. The camera stops taking pictures when you release the Shutter button, when pictures are taken, or when there is no more storage space. Burst is unavailable in some modes. www.kodak.com/go/support... -
Page 19: Sharing And Tagging Pictures
Sharing pictures/videos through social networks It’s never been easier to share pictures on your favorite social networking sites. IMPORTANT: To use the sharing and social networking features, you must install the KODAK Share Button App. (See page 32.) 1 Press the Share button, then to find a picture. - Page 20 To return to picture-taking mode, press the Menu button. When you are in Review and press the Share button, only chosen sites are shown. Manage email addresses and KODAK PULSE Digital Frames You can add, edit, or delete email addresses and KODAK PULSE Digital Frames on your camera. 1 Press the Share button. Press to choose Manage Email Addresses (or Manage Frames), then press OK.
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Page 21: Tagging Pictures
To return to picture-taking mode, press the Menu button. Using the keyboard The keyboard appears when you need to enter text. 1 Press to choose a letter, then press OK. 2 When finished, press to choose OK, then press OK. www.kodak.com/go/support... -
Page 22: Marking Pictures/Videos For Emailing
Sharing and tagging pictures Marking pictures/videos for emailing It’s simple to mark pictures so that they’re ready to email when you transfer them to your computer and use KODAK Software. First, create a new email address. (See Using keyboard.) 1 Press the Share button. Press to find a picture. -
Page 23: Reviewing And Editing
2X speed; press again for 4X. NOTE: Audio is captured during video recording. Audio can be heard when the video os played on a computer or when the camera Playback speed is connected to a TV (see page 22). www.kodak.com/go/support... -
Page 24: Deleting Pictures/Videos
Done, then press OK. ■ Press the Menu button to exit the menu. CAUTION: Formatting internal memory or an SD or SDHC Card deletes all (including protected) pictures/videos. (Formatting internal memory also deletes email addresses and keyword tags.) www.kodak.com/go/support... -
Page 25: Viewing Pictures/Videos In Different Ways
To sort pictures/videos by date, favorites, or keywords, press and choose the appropriate tab. 3 To see a single picture/video, press to choose it. Then press the Telephoto (T) button. ■ To select multiple pictures/videos, see page Press the Review button to exit Review. ■ www.kodak.com/go/support... -
Page 26: A Smarter Way To Find And Enjoy Your Pictures
Press Telephoto (T) see pictures in a stack or to see an individual picture. Press Wide Angle (W) to see thumbnails or picture stacks. To return to picture-taking mode, press the Review button. Favorites Date Keywords Tip: For best results, make sure the camera’s date/time is current (see page 30). www.kodak.com/go/support... -
Page 27: Understanding The Review Icons
Reviewing and editing Understanding the review icons Print/number of prints Protected Email Video duration Picture/Video number Select picture/video Shortcuts* Edit tags View thumbnails Play video Battery level Upload Favorite Keyword Tag * For more about shortcuts, see page www.kodak.com/go/support... -
Page 28: Displaying Pictures/Videos On A Television
To connect the camera directly to a television, use an A/V cable (may be sold separately). Purchase accessories www.kodak.com/go/accessories NOTE: Verify that the camera Video Out setting (NTSC or PAL) is correct (see page 30). Image quality is typically better on a computer monitor or when printed than on a television screen. -
Page 29: Using The Menu Button In Review
When satisfied with the crop box, press 4 Follow the screen prompts. The picture is cropped. (The original is saved.) Cropped pictures cannot be cropped again on the camera. ■ To return to picture-taking mode, press the Review button. www.kodak.com/go/support... -
Page 30: Rotating Pictures
5 Press OK. ■ Press the Review button to return to Capture mode. Using KODAK PERFECT TOUCH Technology KODAK PERFECT TOUCH Technology helps ensure better, brighter pictures. 1 Press the Review button, then for previous/next picture. 2 Press the Menu button, then to highlight the Edit tab. -
Page 31: Editing Videos
Edit tab. Picture Video 3 Choose Make Picture, then press OK. 4 Follow the screen prompts to choose a video frame and create a picture. ■ To return to picture-taking mode, press the Review button. www.kodak.com/go/support... -
Page 32: Selecting Multiple Pictures/Videos
2 Press OK to select pictures/videos. A check mark appears on the picture. (Press OK again to remove a check mark.) You can now print, transfer, Selected delete, etc. the selected pictures. pictures www.kodak.com/go/support... -
Page 33: Doing More With Your Camera
Picture Size See Specifications, starting on page Choose a picture resolution. Self-timer/Burst Choose Self-timer or Burst 2 Seconds feature. 10 Seconds 2 Picture Timer Burst On—Press the Shutter button completely down and hold it to take up to 3 pictures. www.kodak.com/go/support... - Page 34 Color Mode Vivid Color—For increased saturation and exaggerated color. Choose color tones. Full Color—For rich, balanced color. Unavailable in Video mode. Basic Color—For accurate color. Black & White—For black and white. Sepia—For a reddish-brown, antique look. www.kodak.com/go/support...
- Page 35 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. Sharpness See Specifications, starting on page Control picture sharpness or softness. www.kodak.com/go/support...
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Page 36: Using The Setup Menu
Individual social networking sites button is pressed. ■ E-mail addresses (all or none) ■ KODAK PULSE Digital Frames (all or none) Date Stamp Add a stamp—showing the date/time that a picture was taken—to all future pictures. Camera Sounds All on... - Page 37 Removing a keyword tags; formats the internal memory. card during formatting may damage the card. KODAK Camera Software View URL on camera to download KODAK Software. About View camera information. www.kodak.com/go/support...
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Page 38: Transferring, Printing Pictures
KODAK Share Button app. Verify that the computer is connected to the Internet. When you connect the camera to the computer, the KODAK Camera Setup App automatically runs. Follow the prompts to install the KODAK Share Button App. 1 Turn off the camera. -
Page 39: Printing Pictures
31). You need a camera, 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. -
Page 40: Marking Your Pictures For Print
Automatically print tagged pictures when you insert your card into a printer with ■ an SD/SDHC Card slot. See your printer user’s guide for details. ■ Make prints at an SD/SDHC Card-capable KODAK Picture Kiosk. Go to www.kodak.com/go/picturemaker. Take the card to your local photo retailer for professional printing. ■... -
Page 41: Troubleshooting
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. Turning on camera Help Press the Menu button, then make a menu choice. Press the Info button. Scroll through a Help topic. www.kodak.com/go/support... -
Page 42: Troubleshooting
■ Wipe the battery contacts with a clean, dry cloth before inserting it in the camera. ■ Insert a new/charged battery (see page ■ Limit the time you review pictures/videos on the camera LCD. ■ Purchase batteries at www.kodak.com/go/accessories. www.kodak.com/go/support... - Page 43 Make sure the battery is charged and installed correctly (see the camera page ■ Make sure the KODAK Camera USB Cable, Micro B / 5-Pin is connected to the camera and the computer (see page 32), then turn on the camera.
- Page 44 ■ Turn off the flash (see page ■ Move so that the distance between you and the subject is within the effective flash range (see Specifications, page 40). ■ In Program mode, decrease the Exposure Compensation (see page 28). www.kodak.com/go/support...
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Page 45: Getting Help On The Web
Purchase camera accessories www.kodak.com/go/accessories Download the latest camera firmware and software www.kodak.com/go/C15downloads Register your camera www.kodak.com/go/register Chat, email, write, or phone Kodak www.kodak.com/go/contact (Chat not available in all languages) Get information on KODAK All-in-One Printers www.kodak.com/go/inkjet www.kodak.com/go/support... -
Page 46: Appendix
White Balance—Auto, Daylight, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Open Shade Electronic Flash—Auto flash; Auto, Fill, Red Eye, Off; Guide No. 6.5: working range @ ISO 360 with red-eye reduction off: 0.3–2.45 m (1–11.5 ft) Self-timer mode—2 seconds, 10 seconds, 2 picture timer www.kodak.com/go/support... - Page 47 Color modes—Vivid Color, Full Color, Basic Color, Black & White, Sepia Sharpness modes—Sharp, Normal, Soft Video capture—2 GB maximum; VGA (640 x 480 @ 30 fps) Communication with computer—USB 2.0 high speed (PIMA 15740 protocol); via KODAK Camera USB Cable, Micro B / 5-Pin Video output—NTSC or PAL Microphone—Yes Beeper—Yes PICTBRIDGE Support—Yes...
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Page 48: Care And Maintenance
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. -
Page 49: Important Safety Instructions
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/go/accessories. ■... -
Page 50: Battery Replacement, Battery Life
For more information on batteries, go to www.kodak.com/go/batterytypes. Battery replacement, battery life KODAK AA Alkaline Battery, 300 pictures. Battery life per CIPA testing method. (Approx. number of pictures in Smart Capture mode, using an SD Card.) Actual life may vary based on usage. - Page 51 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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Page 52: Regulatory Compliance
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. -
Page 53: Canadian Doc Statement
FCC regulation. The KODAK High Performance USB AC Adapter K20-AM complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following... - Page 54 Appendix Hereby, Eastman Kodak Company declares that this KODAK Product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Australian C-Tick N137 VCCI Class B ITE China RoHS www.kodak.com/go/support...
- Page 55 Appendix Russian GOST-R Eastman Kodak Company Rochester, NY 14650 Korean Class B ITE www.kodak.com/go/support...
- Page 56 18 burst, 12 display, brightness, 6 button disposal, recycling, 42 delete, 5 download telephoto/zoom, 7 KODAK Software, 32 download pictures, 32 cable audio/video, 22 edit videos, 25 camera sounds, 30 emailing pictures, videos, 16 Canadian compliance, 47...
- Page 57 Index exposure compensation, 28 upgrading, 42 external video device KODAK PERFECT TOUCH viewing pictures, videos, 22 Technology, 24 KODAK Software, download, 32 Kodak Web sites, 35 FCC compliance, 46 find pictures, 20 fireworks, 10 language, 30 firmware, upgrading, 42 flash, using, 8...
- Page 58 5 picture size, 27, 28 deleting, 18 pictures LCD, 17 cropping, 23 protecting, 18 emailing marked, 16 KODAK PERFECT TOUCH, 24 marking, 34 safety, 43 protecting, 18 scene modes (SCN), 10 review icons, 21 SD/SDHC Card reviewing, 17...
- Page 59 30 white balance, 29 undelete, undo, 18 setting up the camera, 1 upgrading software, firmware, 42 setup menu, 30 URLs, Kodak Web sites, 35 Share button, 30 sharpness, 29 transfer pictures, 32 shutter problems, 37 self-timer delay, 12...
- Page 60 Index warranty, 44 white balance, 29 zoom optical, 7 www.kodak.com/go/support...