KODAK EASYSHARE C183 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/c183support...
Front view Shutter button Zoom (Telephoto, Wide Angle) buttons Flash Self- timer/ Video light NOTE: To use the built-in camera Help system, www.kodak.com/go/support Flash button Mode button Power button Microphone see page Product features Lens/ Cover...
Product features Back view Tripod socket NOTE: To use the built-in camera Help system, Info, Review buttons Delete, Menu buttons Share button SD/SDHC Card slot/ Battery compartment see page www.kodak.com/go/support Strap post USB port OK button...
4 Working with pictures/videos ...20 Reviewing pictures/videos ... 20 Deleting pictures/videos ... 21 Viewing pictures/videos in different ways... 22 A smarter way to find and enjoy your pictures... 23 Understanding the review icons... 24 Using the menu button in review... 24 www.kodak.com/go/support...
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Editing videos ... 26 Selecting multiple pictures/videos ... 27 Copying pictures/videos... 28 Running a slide show ... 28 Using KODAK PERFECT TOUCH Technology... 29 Rotating pictures... 29 Displaying pictures/videos on a television... 30 5 Doing more with your camera ...31 Using the menu button to change settings...
Setting up your camera Loading the AA batteries Purchase cost-effective rechargeable batteries and battery charger Extend battery life Turning on the camera www.kodak.com/go/c183accessories see page 48 www.kodak.com/go/support...
Setting the language and date/time NOTE: To change language or date/time in the future, use the Setup menu www.kodak.com/go/support Setting up your camera Language: to change. OK to accept. Date/Time: At the prompt, press OK. to change current field. for previous/next 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. Insert a card. Push it until it clicks. 3 Turn on the camera. Purchase accessories www.kodak.com/go/c183accessories www.kodak.com/go/support...
Taking pictures/videos Taking pictures Using the framing marks Framing marks www.kodak.com/go/support 1 The camera turns on in Smart Capture mode. (If it’s in a different mode, press the Mode button, then Smart Capture 2 Compose the picture. 3 Press the Shutter button halfway to focus and set exposure.
OK Play/pause a video page 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. NOTE: For focus distances, see Specifications starting on 30). www.kodak.com/go/support page...
Preflash Choose a setting in the Setup menu, page Digital Correction www.kodak.com/go/support Press the Flash button repeatedly until the LCD displays the desired mode. Flash fires When the lighting conditions require it. Every time you take a picture, regardless of the lighting conditions.
You can choose the best picture size and aspect ratio for your needs—just press the Menu Access to more manual settings than Smart Capture mode. Point-and-shoot simplicity when taking pictures in practically any situation. (See page Capturing video with sound. (See 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. Panning Emphasizing horizontal motion, keeping the subject sharp. www.kodak.com/go/support button, then until the LCD displays SCN, then press Taking pictures/videos...
Exposure Compensation, Self-timer, and Auto focus. (You’ll see different functions in different modes.) 3 Press to choose a setting. To hide the shortcuts, press www.kodak.com/go/support page 12.) button, then until , then press OK . page...
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 icon. Press A picture is taken after a 10-second delay (so you have time Taking pictures/videos button to turn on the shortcut icons.
After you take 3 pictures, the pictures are automatically stitched together. Take 2 or 3 pictures. Get 1 panoramic picture. NOTE: To use the self-timer 10-second or 2-second setting, see button, then until the LCD displays SCN, then press page www.kodak.com/go/support...
Know when your batteries need attention The battery level icon appears when the batteries require your attention. (If you’re viewing shortcuts, the battery level is always displayed. Purchase cost-effective rechargeable batteries and battery charger www.kodak.com/go/support see page See page www.kodak.com/go/c183accessories Taking pictures/videos...
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 download KODAK Software. 1 Press the Share button, then If it’s your first time, a Help screen appears.
Review and press the Share button, your chosen sites appear. Manage email addresses and KODAK PULSE Digital Frames You can add, edit, or delete email addresses and KODAK PULSE Digital Frames on your camera. (See Using the keyboard, page 1 Press the Share button.
When finished, press choose Done, then press OK. To return to picture-taking mode, press the Shutter button halfway down. www.kodak.com/go/support button. to choose Tag People, then press OK. to choose OK, then press OK. (If prompted to Update to choose Yes, then press OK.)
5 Press OK. The favorite mark appears with the picture. To use the built-in camera Help system, to choose OK, then press OK. button. to choose Tag People, then press OK. button. to choose Mark As Favorite. see page www.kodak.com/go/support...
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To return to picture-taking mode, press the Shutter button halfway down. When you transfer the marked pictures/videos to your computer, the software prompts you to send the pictures/videos. To use the built-in camera Help system, www.kodak.com/go/support Sharing and tagging pictures to find a picture. see page (See page 18.)
2X speed; press again for 4X. 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 button. to view other parts of a picture. (page 30). www.kodak.com/go/support...
To use the built-in camera Help system, CAUTION: 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.) www.kodak.com/go/support button. button. see page Working with pictures/videos...
3 To see a single picture/video, press (T) button. To select multiple pictures/videos, see ■ page ■ Press the Shutter button halfway down to return to Capture mode. button. to choose it. Then press the Telephoto Selecting multiple pictures/videos, and highlight the www.kodak.com/go/support...
Pictures tagged with that name or keyword are displayed. Press pictures. Press the Shutter button halfway down to return to Capture mode. People Date Tip: For best results, make sure the camera date/time is current www.kodak.com/go/support Tagging with keywords, page button. Working with pictures/videos 17.) to view all...
OK. 4 Choose an option, then press OK. To use the built-in camera Help system, button, then the Menu see page Print tag/number of prints Protected Email mark Picture/Video number Battery level button. www.kodak.com/go/support...
The picture is cropped. (The original is saved.) Cropped pictures cannot be cropped again on the camera. Press the Shutter button halfway down to return to Capture mode. ■ To use the built-in camera Help system, www.kodak.com/go/support Working with pictures/videos 1 Press the Review picture to crop. 2 Press the Menu button, then the Edit tab.
The video is trimmed. (You can save it as a new video or replace the original.) Press the Shutter button halfway down to return ■ to Capture mode. www.kodak.com/go/support button, then to find a to highlight button, then to find a...
Use the multi-select feature when you have two or more pictures to print, transfer, delete, etc. Multi-select is used most effectively in Multi-Up mode. thumbnails (multi-up)” on page 22. Selected pictures www.kodak.com/go/support Working with pictures/videos 1 Press the Review video. 2 Press the Menu button, then the Edit tab.
Begin Show, then press OK. Each picture/video is displayed once. To interrupt the Slide Show, press OK. To use the built-in camera Help system, button. to highlight the Edit tab. page 21). button, then press the Menu see page button. www.kodak.com/go/support...
Using KODAK PERFECT TOUCH Technology KODAK PERFECT TOUCH Technology helps ensure better, brighter pictures. 1 Press the Review 2 Press the Menu button, then TOUCH Tech, then press OK. The enhancement is previewed. Press 3 Press OK. Follow the screen prompts to replace the original picture or to save the enhanced picture as a new one.
Video Out setting (NTSC or PAL) is correct 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/c183accessories (page 34). The slide show stops if you connect or...
Exposure Compensation Make a picture lighter or darker. (Available in Smart Capture mode.) To use a shortcut, see page Picture Size Choose a picture resolution. www.kodak.com/go/support see page More information See Specifications, starting on See Specifications, starting on page page...
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8 seconds later. See Specifications, starting on Vivid Color—For increased saturation and exaggerated color. Full Color—For rich, balanced color. Basic Color—For accurate color. Black & White—For black and white. Sepia—For a reddish-brown, antique look. www.kodak.com/go/support page...
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ISO Speed Control the sensitivity of the camera to light. www.kodak.com/go/support Doing more with your camera More information Continuous AF—Because the camera is always focusing, there is no need to press the Shutter button halfway down to focus.
All On Shutter Only All Off Set date and time. NTSC—Used in North America and Japan; most common format. PAL—Used in Europe and China. Choose your language. Reset settings to their default. www.kodak.com/go/support page page...
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Doing more with your camera More information Show/Hide: ■ Individual social networking sites (such as FACEBOOK, KODAK Gallery, etc.) ■ E-mail addresses Preflash—The flash fires before the picture is taken to reduce the chance of red-eye. Digital correction—The camera digitally corrects red-eye after a picture is taken.
Transferring, printing, tagging Transferring pictures to your computer Download KODAK Software—so it’s easy to transfer and share pictures and videos. IMPORTANT: To use the sharing and social networking features, you must download KODAK Software. Make sure the computer is connected to the Internet. When you connect the camera to the computer, the KODAK Software Downloader automatically runs.
Connection setting (in the Setup menu) to Other Application 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 USB cable from the camera to the printer.
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.
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 www.kodak.com/go/support Press the Menu button then highlight a menu choice.
Make sure the correct battery type is installed (see Wipe the contacts with a pencil eraser before inserting batteries in the camera. Insert new or charged batteries (see page 36). page page 36). page 21) or insert a new card. page page www.kodak.com/go/support page 48).
Make sure the batteries are charged and installed correctly (see page Turn on the camera. Make sure the KODAK Camera USB Cable, Micro B / 5-Pin is connected to the camera and the computer (see See KODAK Software Help at www.kodak.com/go/camerasw.
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■ Cannot print to a PICTBRIDGE Printer page 7) or change your position so light is not page 31). In the Setup menu, change the Computer Connection setting to Other Application (see page page page 35). www.kodak.com/go/support 44.) 44.) (see...
See online demonstrations of your camera Register your camera Chat, email, write, or phone Kodak (Chat not available in all languages) Software Download and get Help with KODAK Software Other Get support for cameras, software, accessories, more Get information on KODAK All-in-One Printers www.kodak.com/go/support Getting help www.kodak.com/go/c183support...
Auto focus control—Still: Continuous and Single AF Face detection—Yes Face recognition—Yes Shutter speed—1/4–1/1400 seconds (Long Time Exposure: 1/2–8 seconds) ISO speed (in Program mode)—Auto: 64–400 Manual: 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1000 (The SD logo is a trademark of the www.kodak.com/go/support...
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Video capture—< 80 minutes maximum in VGA (640 x 480 @ 30 fps) Video blur reduction—Yes Communication with computer—USB 2.0 full speed (PIMA 15740 protocol); via KODAK Camera USB Cable, Micro B / 5-Pin Video output—NTSC or PAL Microphone—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, see 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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Appendix 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.
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 go to www.kodak.com/go/recycle. Product weight: 175 g (6.2 oz) with card and batteries Australian C-Tick...
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34 date setting, 3 deleting during quickview, 6 from internal memory, 21 from SD/SDHC Card, 21 protecting pictures, videos, 21 digital zoom, 6 displaying slide show, 28 disposal, recycling, 46 download KODAK Software, 36 downloading pictures, 36 www.kodak.com/go/support...