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- Page 1 Digital Camera User’s Eastman Kodak Company Rochester, NY 14650 © Eastman Kodak Company, 2000. Guide Kodak is a trademark of Eastman Kodak Company P/N 6B4802...
- Page 2 FRONT/TOP Power button Shutter button Strap post BACK Viewfinder USB connector Speaker BOTTOM Tripod socket Mode button Self-timer light Digital Camera mode focus position Focus ring Battery door...
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Page 3: Quick Start
KODAK EZ200 Digital Camera Get up and running fast with your KODAK EZ200 Digital Camera—in Digital Camera mode (not connected to your PC) or PC Camera mode(connected to your PC). For details, consult the body of this User’s Guide. Quick Start... - Page 4 Quick Start Digital Camera Mode (not connected to your PC) Load the Batteries Turn On the Camera...
- Page 5 Quick Start NOTE: In Digital Camera mode you cannot take a picture unless the focus ring is set to the position shown. Choose a Capture Mode Set the Focus Five Capture Modes: Five Capture Modes: Five Capture Modes: Five Capture Modes:...
- Page 6 Quick Start Take a Picture or Video Connect to the PC...
- Page 7 See Chapter 4, Using Your EZ200 Camera as a PC Camera, for instructions on using your pictures on your PC. Quick Start Download Your Pictures and Movie Clips Press the Shutter button. 2 Select ARCSOFT PHOTOIMPRESSIONS. 3 Click Get Images 4 Click Save All...
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Page 8: Pc Camera Mode
Quick Start PC Camera Mode (connected to your PC) Take a Still Picture From Live Video Connect to the PC. 2 Press the Shutter button. 3 Select ARCSOFT PHOTOIMPRESSION. 4 Turn the focus ring until the live video display is clear. 5 Click Take Picture 6 Click Transfer See page 34 for more information... - Page 9 Quick Start Hold a Video Conference Connect to the PC. 2 From the Start menu on your desktop, select Programs MICROSOFT NetMeeting. 3 Click Start Video. 4 Turn the focus ring on the camera until the live video display is clear. 5 Enter the IP address of the person you are calling.
- Page 11 KODAK EZ200 Digital Camera User’s Guide Congratulations on your purchase of the new KODAK EZ200 Digital Camera—a compact and fun digital camera that you can use two ways: Digital Camera Mode (not connected to a PC) ! take great digital still pictures, perfect for e-mailing...
- Page 12 Eastman Kodak Company 343 State Street Rochester, N.Y. 14650 Eastman Kodak Company, 2000 Kodak is a trademark of Eastman Kodak Company. P/N 6B4802...
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Page 13: Table Of Contents
Installing the Software ......9 3 Using Your EZ200 Camera as a Digital Camera..11 Checking the Focus Setting—Digital Camera Mode . - Page 14 5 Using the Software ......28 Using KODAK EZ200 Software ..... . 29 Getting Started with ARCSOFT PHOTOIMPRESSION 2000 .
- Page 15 Kodak Online Services ......48 Kodak Fax Support ....... . 48 Telephone Customer Support.
- Page 16 9 Appendix ........55 EZ200 Camera Specifications .
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Page 17: Getting Started With Your Camera
Getting Started With Your Camera This chapter describes your KODAK EZ200 Digital Camera features and how to prepare the camera for taking pictures. Loading the Batteries...page 2 Turning the Camera On and Off... 2 Power Save Feature ... 3 LCD Overview... 3 Checking the Batteries... -
Page 18: Loading The Batteries
Loading the Batteries Turning the Camera On and Off Chapter 1 Slide the latch as illustrated, then lift the battery door. 2 Insert the four AAA batteries in the correct orientation, as illustrated. See the orientation label inside the battery compartment. -
Page 19: Power Save Feature
The power save feature automatically turns off the camera after 30 minutes of non-use. Your pictures and videos are saved when the camera turns off. To resume taking pictures, turn the camera back on. LCD Overview The KODAK EZ200 LCD displays the camera settings and status. Chapter 1 A. LCD B. Speaker C. -
Page 20: Checking The Batteries
Full—batteries are fully charged. Full Full Full Low—power level is low, batteries need to be replaced. We do not recommend the use of rechargeable batteries in the KODAK EZ200 Digital Camera. For guidelines on battery usage, see page 59. Chapter 1... -
Page 21: Displaying The Picture/Video Count
Displaying the Picture/Video Count Chapter 1 Pictures or Videos Taken (A) Pictures or Videos Taken (A) Pictures or Videos Taken (A) Pictures or Videos Taken (A) The number displayed on the LCD indicates how many pictures or videos you have taken (currently stored in camera memory). -
Page 22: Turning Camera Sounds On And Off
Turning Camera Sounds On and Off The camera provides sounds to let you know when certain functions are being performed and to warn you of problems. You can set the camera to make sounds for most functions, or to make no sounds at all. NOTE: Turn the camera sounds off when taking pictures at events that require a quiet environment. - Page 23 Typical Camera Sounds The camera provides sounds (shutter clicks or tones) when you: ! Capture a still picture ! Capture a Burst series ! Start and stop a video capture The camera sounds a low pitched double warning tone ! The camera is out of focus ! A low-light condition exists ! Camera memory is full Page 46 of the Troubleshooting section explains what to do if you hear a...
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Page 24: Installing The Software
Installing the Software This chapter describes how to install the software programs included with your camera, and contains the sections listed below. WINDOWS System Requirements...page 8 Software Programs... 9 Installing the Software... 9 See Chapter 5, Using the Software, for instructions on how to begin using the software with your camera. -
Page 25: Software Programs
MICROSOFT NetMeeting Software the Internet (video conferencing). Installing the Software You must install the KODAK EZ200 Software before you can download pictures from the camera or use your camera with the software programs included with your camera. Install the software: Close any open software programs that are running on your computer. - Page 26 We suggest you install the KODAK EZ200 Software first. You must have the KODAK EZ200 Software installed before you can begin using the camera with your computer and the other software applications. You can install all of the applications from the CD now, or go back at any time and install them later.
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Page 27: Using Your Ez200 Camera As A Digital Camera
Using Your EZ200 Camera as a Digital Camera This chapter describes the many fun ways you can use your KODAK EZ200 camera in Digital Camera mode (not connected to a PC). Checking the Focus Setting—Digital Camera Mode...page 12 Choosing a Capture Mode ... 13 Taking a Still Picture ... -
Page 28: Checking The Focus Setting-Digital Camera Mode
Checking the Focus Setting—Digital Camera Mode Chapter 3 ! When you use the camera in Digital Camera mode (not connected to your computer), you must set the focus ring to the position. All other positions of the focus ring are for use in PC Camera mode only. -
Page 29: Choosing A Capture Mode
Choosing a Capture Mode Press the Mode button repeatedly to select from five ways to take pictures. When the icon appears in the LCD, the indicated capture mode is selected. High Quality—still picture quality, suitable for adding pictures to High Quality High Quality High Quality newsletters, presentations, or printing up to 3"... -
Page 30: Taking A Still Picture
Taking a Still Picture To take a still picture with your EZ200 Digital Camera (not connected to your computer): If the camera beeps a low, double tone and does not take a picture, make sure the focus ring is set to the A low, double tone could also indicate a low light condition. -
Page 31: Including Yourself In The Picture
Including Yourself in the Picture Use the Self-Timer feature to include yourself in a still picture. The Self-Timer creates a 10-second delay between the time you press the Shutter button and the time the picture is taken. The red light flashes and the camera beeps progressively faster for 10 seconds until the picture is taken. -
Page 32: Shooting A Burst Series Of Pictures
Cancelling the Self-Timer To cancel the shot before the picture is taken, press the Shutter button again. Shooting a Burst Series of Pictures With the Burst mode, take five Web quality still pictures in quick succession with one press of the Shutter button. NOTE: The Burst feature is ideal for capturing fast action sequences. -
Page 33: Shooting Silent Movie Clips
Shooting Silent Movie Clips You can capture and store up to six, ten-second silent movie clips with your EZ200 in Digital Camera mode. The camera sounds a double tone when you start and stop taking the clip. The picture count on the LCD increases by one. -
Page 34: Deleting Your Images From The Camera
Deleting Your Images from the Camera To delete all pictures and video clips from the camera: Make sure the camera is not connected to the computer. 2 Turn on the camera. Chapter 3 3 Press and hold down both the Mode button and the Shutter button for 3 seconds. -
Page 35: Using Your Ez200 Camera As A Pc Camera
Using Your EZ200 Camera as a PC Camera When you connect your KODAK EZ200 camera to the PC with the provided USB cable, you are in PC Camera mode. Using the Camera Base...page 20 Connecting the Camera to Your Computer... 21 Storing Your Pictures on Your PC... -
Page 36: Using The Camera Base
Using the Camera Base The camera base provides adjustable, hands-free support when you use the camera in PC Camera mode (connected to the computer). Chapter 4 Slide the camera into the base until it clicks in place. 2 Position the camera and base where it can capture your subject in the live video display on the screen (for example, on top of the monitor). -
Page 37: Connecting The Camera To Your Computer
Connecting the Camera to Your Computer Connect the camera to your PC using the provided USB cable. Before you begin, make sure to install the KODAK EZ200 Software on your computer (see “Installing the Software” on page 9). Chapter 4... -
Page 38: Storing Your Pictures On Your Pc
Pictures you take in Digital Camera Mode Pictures you take in Digital Camera Mode the PC using the Get Images and Save All buttons in the KODAK EZ200 Software. See “Downloading Pictures From the Camera” on page 23. Pictures you take in PC Camera Mode Pictures you take in PC Camera Mode—transfer your pictures to your imaging... -
Page 39: Downloading Pictures From The Camera
Chapter 4 Connect the camera to your computer and press the Shutter button to open the imaging application and the KODAK EZ200 Software. See “Connecting the Camera to Your Computer” on page 21. 2 In the EZ200 Software window, click Get... -
Page 40: Taking Still Pictures
20). Position the camera to capture your subject in the live video display on the screen. 3 Press the Shutter button to open the imaging application and the KODAK EZ200 Software. See “Connecting the Camera to Your Computer” on page 21. - Page 41 Chapter 4 4 Adjust the focus. Turn the focus ring on the front of the camera until the live video display on the screen is clear. You can use the focus ring to get clear pictures as close as 2.0 inches (5 cm). 5 Click Take Picture Shutter button on the camera.
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Page 42: Saving Still Pictures
Saving Still Pictures Save the still pictures you took in PC Camera mode (connected to your computer) to your imaging application. 2 Click Transfer application. Click Transfer All ! The selected pictures are transferred to the imaging application and saved automatically on your computer hard drive in a folder called My Pictures. -
Page 43: Shooting Video Clips
See page 35 to get started with ARCSOFT VIDEOIMPRESSION. Using Video Conferencing Use MICROSOFT NetMeeting Software and your KODAK EZ200 Digital Camera to make live video phone calls over the Internet. See page 37 to get started with MICROSOFT NetMeeting software. -
Page 44: Using The Software
Using the Software This chapter describes the software included with your KODAK EZ200 Digital Camera. Using KODAK EZ200 Software ...page 29 Getting Started with ARCSOFT PHOTOIMPRESSION 2000... 34 Getting Started with ARCSOFT VIDEOIMPRESSION... 35 Getting Started with MICROSOFT NetMeeting ... 37... -
Page 45: Using Kodak Ez200 Software
Using KODAK EZ200 Software KODAK EZ200 Software allows your camera to communicate with the PC. You must install EZ200 Software before you can download pictures from the camera, take pictures in PC Camera mode (connected to the PC), or use your camera with other imaging software applications. - Page 46 Buttons (B) The buttons allow you to capture and transfer images and work with the pictures in your camera. Get Images—downloads and displays all pictures and silent movie Get Images Get Images Get Images clips stored on the camera. Save All—saves all pictures and video clips (downloaded from the Save All Save All Save All...
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Page 47: Viewing Picture Information
Thumbnail Images (D) The thumbnail images represent the pictures or video clips downloaded from the camera, or pictures taken with the Take Picture button. To view information about the picture, roll the mouse pointer over the thumbnail image (see Viewing Picture Information on this page). -
Page 48: Changing Camera Settings
There are four types of images, each with a specific resolution: Type of Image Type of Image Image Resolution Image Resolution Type of Image Type of Image Image Resolution Image Resolution Still picture 640 x 480 pixels Still picture 320 x 240 Burst picture 320 x 240 Video Clip... - Page 49 The Apply button accepts your changes but does not close the window. Starting KODAK EZ200 Software You launch the KODAK EZ200 Software through the photo imaging application of your choice when you connect the camera to your PC with the provided USB cable.
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Page 50: Getting Started With Arcsoft Photoimpression 2000
Getting Started with ARCSOFT PHOTOIMPRESSION 2000 Working With Your Existing Pictures Edit and enhance the pictures that you took and stored on your camera. Make sure you download your pictures from the camera before starting (see page 23). Chapter 5 From the Start menu on your desktop, select Programs. -
Page 51: Getting Started With Arcsoft Videoimpression
Getting Started with ARCSOFT VIDEOIMPRESSION Working With Your Existing Video Clips Edit and enhance the silent movie clips that you recorded and stored on your camera. Make sure you download your clips from the camera before starting (see page 23). Chapter 5 From the Start menu on your desktop, select Programs. -
Page 52: Recording Video
Recording Video Use ARCSOFT VIDEOIMPRESSION to record video clips through your KODAK EZ200 Digital Camera. Chapter 5 Connect the EZ200 Digital Camera to your PC (see page 21). 2 From the Start menu on your desktop, select Programs. 3 Select ArcSoft VideoImpression to open the application. -
Page 53: Getting Started With Microsoft Netmeeting
Getting Started with MICROSOFT NetMeeting Use MICROSOFT NetMeeting software with your KODAK EZ200 Digital Camera to hold a video conference with others over the Internet or your local Intranet. All participants must have MICROSOFT NetMeeting software installed on their computers and a camera to “view” the other parties. - Page 54 Starting a Video Conference Before you initiate a video conference call, you must ask the person you are calling for their IP address. If they do not know how to find it, you can tell them how—see the following section, “Finding Your IP Address” on page 39. 4 When the video conference is over, right-click the MICROSOFT NetMeeting icon to completely exit from the application.
- Page 55 Finding Your IP Address To find your computer’s IP address: Make sure you are connected to your Internet service provider. 2 From the Start menu on your desktop, select Run. 3 In the text box, type the following: winipcfg 4 Click OK. NOTE: The IP address can change each time you connect to your provider.
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Page 56: Tips And Troubleshooting
Connecting Your Camera If you are getting messages on your computer that state you are not connected, get help on our website at www.kodak.com. Click Service and Support. Adjusting Your Monitor for Better Viewing Your monitor display settings may need to be adjusted to view pictures from the camera. -
Page 57: Getting Better Results From Your Printer
! To improve the quality of your prints, you may want to print your pictures on KODAK Inkjet Snapshot Paper (Snapshot Paper). Snapshot Paper is made to work with most inkjet printers to give you clearer, crisper, and more detailed images on your prints. -
Page 58: Troubleshooting
If you are experiencing difficulties with your camera, check the following tables for possible solutions. Additional technical information is available in the ReadMe file located in the KODAK EZ200 folder on your hard drive. For updates to Troubleshooting information, visit our Web site at http://www.kodak.com. Computer Monitor... - Page 59 21). camera or computer. There is a problem Visit our web site at with your USB www.kodak.com and click connection. Service and Support. The software is not Install the software (see page 9). installed. Cause Cause...
- Page 60 Download pictures to your is full. computer (see page 23) and delete pictures from the camera (see page 18). In Digital Camera Turn the focus ring to the mode, the focus ring setting (see page 12). is not set to the position.
- Page 61 Camera Camera Camera Camera Problem Problem Problem Problem The picture is too dark. The picture is too light. Your scene is too The picture has a vertical stripe. The picture is not clear. Chapter 6 Cause Cause Solution Solution Cause Cause Solution Solution...
- Page 62 You can still take a picture. camera uses a slow Hold the camera steady or use shutter speed a tripod to prevent blurring. In Digital Camera Turn the focus ring to the mode (not setting (see page 12). connected to the PC), the focus ring is not set correctly.
- Page 63 KODAK EZ200 Software KODAK EZ200 Software KODAK EZ200 Software KODAK EZ200 Software Problem Problem Problem Problem Live video freezes, you cannot use application. Chapter 6 Cause Cause Cause Cause The camera was unplugged while the application was running Solution Solution...
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Page 64: Getting Help
ARCSOFT PHOTOIMPRESSION, VIDEOIMPRESSION http://www.arcsoft.com MICROSOFT NetMeeting Kodak Online Services ! World Wide Web Kodak Fax Support ! U.S. and Canada ! Europe ! U.K. http://www.kodak.com (click Service and Support) 1-800-508-1531 44-0-131-458-6962 44-0-131-458-6962 http://www.microsoft.com... -
Page 65: Telephone Customer Support
Telephone Customer Support If you have questions concerning the operation of KODAK software or the camera, you may speak directly to a customer support representative. Before You Call Before you call to speak to a customer support representative, please have the... - Page 66 ! Outside the U.S., Canada, and Europe Outside the U.S., Canada, and Europe—calls are charged at National Rate. Outside the U.S., Canada, and Europe Outside the U.S., Canada, and Europe Austria/Osterreich Belgium/Belgique Denmark/Danmark Ireland/Eire Finland/Suomi France Germany/Deutschland Greece Italy/Italia Netherlands/Nederland Norway/Norge Portugal Spain/Espana...
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Page 67: Warranty And Regulatory Information
GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION THAT THE KODAK EZ200 DIGITAL CAMERA WAS PURCHASED. Kodak will REPLACE the KODAK EZ200 Digital Camera if it fails to function properly during the warranty period, subject to any conditions and/or limitations stated herein. Such replacement is the sole remedy under this warranty. -
Page 68: Limitations
Limitations Request for Warranty service will not be accepted without proof of date of purchase, such as a copy of the original dated KODAK EZ200 Digital Camera sales receipt. (Always keep the original for your records.) This warranty doesn’t apply to the batteries used in this camera. This warranty does not cover circumstances beyond Kodak’s control, nor problems caused by... -
Page 69: Your Rights
In countries other than the United States, the terms and conditions of this warranty may be different. 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. -
Page 70: Canadian Doc Statement
Chapter 8 If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: 1) reorient or relocate the receiving antenna;... -
Page 71: Appendix
Appendix This appendix serves as a resource for specific technical information and care for your camera, and contains the following information: EZ200 Camera Specifications ...page 56 General Camera Maintenance... 58 General Safety ... 58 Using Your Batteries... 59... -
Page 72: Ez200 Camera Specifications
EZ200 Camera Specifications Camera Specifications Pixel Resolution (by image type, see page 31) Frame Rate (by image type) Color Picture File Format Picture Storage Viewfinder Chapter 9 Video Clip 160 x 120 Still picture (High 640 x 480 quality) Still picture (Web 320 x 240 quality) Burst image... -
Page 73: Focal Length
Storage Temperature Chapter 9 f/2.3 Aperture 0.18 in. (4.7 mm) Focal Length Focus Range Digital Camera mode Digital Camera mode: Digital Camera mode Digital Camera mode 30 in. (75 cm) to infinity PC Camera mode: PC Camera mode PC Camera mode PC Camera mode 2 in. -
Page 74: General Camera Maintenance
General Camera Maintenance ! Clean the outside of the camera by wiping with a clean, dry cloth. Never use harsh or abrasive cleaners or organic solvents on the camera or any of its parts. ! Clean the lens: Do not use cleaning solutions unless they are designed specifically for camera lenses. -
Page 75: Using Your Batteries
5151 in the U.S. Customers outside the U.S. should contact their local health care provider. ! We do not recommend the use of rechargeable batteries in the KODAK EZ200 Digital Camera. ! Battery performance is reduced at temperatures below 32°F (0°C). Carry spare batteries when using your camera in cold weather, and keep them warm until you are ready to take pictures. -
Page 76: Index
Index adjusting focus, digital camera mode 12 focus, pc camera mode 25 monitor 40 anti flicker setting 32 appendix battery guidelines 59 camera specifications 56 maintenance 58 safety 58 ARCSOFT PHOTOIMPRESSION getting started 34 installing 9 ARCSOFT VIDEOIMPRESSION getting started 35... - Page 77 7 using as digital camera 11 using as pc camera 19 using not connected to pc 11 warnings 46 Canadian compliance 54 capture mode 13 cleaning camera 58 lens 58 communications, camera 43 compliance Canadian 54 FCC 53...
- Page 78 32 Index including yourself in picture 15 information, picture 31 installing batteries 2 software 8, 9 IP address, finding 39 KODAK EZ200 Software getting help 48 installing 9 problems 47 starting 21 using 29 camera status 3 overview 3...
- Page 79 5 pictures downloading to pc 23 remaining, lcd 5 saving in pc camera mode 26 storing on pc 22 taking in digital camera mode taking in pc camera mode 24 viewing information 31 pixel resolution 56 power checking batteries 4...
- Page 80 Index ARCSOFT PHOTOIMPRESSION ARCSOFT VIDEOIMPRESSION getting help 48 included with camera 9 installing 8, 9 KODAK EZ200 9, 21, 29 MICROSOFT NetMeeting 9, 37 using 28 sounds, camera list of typical 7 turn on/off 6 warning tone 7 warnings, troubleshooting 46...
- Page 81 27 video conferencing 27, 38 video/picture count 5 VIDEOIMPRESSION software getting started 35 installing 9 viewing picture information 31 warning tone 7 warnings, camera sounds 46 warranty limitations 52 web site, Kodak 1, 48 WINDOWS system requirements 8...