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Page 1: Digital Camera
KODAK EASYSHARE M340 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/m340support... - Page 2 Eastman Kodak Company Rochester, New York 14650 © Eastman Kodak Company, 2008 All screen images are simulated. Kodak, EasyShare, and Perfect Touch are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company. 4F8437_en...
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Page 3: Front View
Front view Shutter button Mode dial Power button Flash button Self-timer light www.kodak.com/go/support Product features Lens/Lens cover DC-In (5V) Flash Microphone... -
Page 4: Back View
Product features Back view Ready/Battery Charging light Delete, Menu, Info, Review buttons Zoom (Telephoto/Wide Angle) button USB/AV Out OK button optional Strap post Share button Battery, SD/SDHC Card compartment 10 Speaker 11 Tripod socket www.kodak.com/go/support... -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Viewing pictures/videos in different ways... 17 Selecting multiple pictures/videos ... 17 Creating a multimedia slide show... 18 Using the menu button in review... 20 Cropping pictures... 21 Using KODAK PERFECT TOUCH Technology... 21 Adding sound tags ... 22 Copying pictures/videos... 23 www.kodak.com/go/support... - Page 6 8 Appendix ...50 Camera specifications ... 50 Care and maintenance ... 52 Upgrading your software and firmware... 53 Storage capacities ... 53 Important safety instructions ... 53 Battery replacement, battery life ... 54 Limited warranty ... 55 Regulatory compliance ... 57 www.kodak.com/go/support...
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Page 7: Setting Up Your Camera
Setting up your camera IMPORTANT: For package contents, see your product package. Attaching the strap Loading the KLIC-7001 battery For information on replacing the battery and extending battery life, see page www.kodak.com/go/support... -
Page 8: Charging The Battery
Setting up your camera Charging the battery Turn OFF the camera. Connect a KODAK USB Cable, Model U-8. Battery Charging light: • Blinking: charging • Steady: finished charging Learn other charging options Learn more about batteries Turning on the camera... -
Page 9: Setting The Language And Date/Time
1 Turn off the camera. 2 Insert or remove the optional card. 3 Turn on the camera. Purchase accessories www.kodak.com/go/support Setting up your camera Language: to change. OK to accept. Date/Time: At the prompt, press OK. -
Page 10: Other Charging Options
First, turn OFF the camera. The charging light blinks during charging and stays steady when the battery is fully charged. KODAK 5V AC Adapter (May be sold separately.) KODAK USB Cable and a USB computer port Ensure that the USB cable is connected to a powered USB port and the computer is turned on (not in sleep mode). -
Page 11: Taking Pictures/Videos
Framing marks indicate the camera focus area. In Smart Capture mode (and in SCN modes designed for pictures of people), the camera attempts to focus on faces. 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. -
Page 12: Using The Optical Zoom
4 x 6-in. (10 x 15 cm) print. Adjust volume 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 www.kodak.com/go/support page... -
Page 13: Using The Flash
To choose a Digital red eye setting, see Correction Eye Reduction, page www.kodak.com/go/support Press the flash button repeatedly to scroll through flash modes. The current flash mode is shown in the LCD status area. Flash fires When the lighting conditions require it. -
Page 14: Using Different Modes
Reducing blur caused by camera shake or subject motion. Action pictures. “Stitching” up to 3 pictures into a panoramic scene. (See 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 page 13.) - Page 15 Fireworks. Place the camera on a steady surface or tripod. Self- Close-ups of yourself. Assures proper focus and minimizes red Portrait eye. Night Portrait Reduces red eye of people in night scenes or low-light conditions. Night Landscape Distant scenery at night. Flash does not fire. www.kodak.com/go/support Taking pictures/videos...
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Page 16: Taking A Video
People indoors, in low-light scenes. Taking a video 1 Turn the Mode dial to Video 2 Press the Shutter button completely down, then release it. To stop recording, press and release the Shutter button again. To review and work with videos, see www.kodak.com/go/support page... -
Page 17: Using Shortcuts
The shortcuts appear. 2 Press to access functions like 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 again, press Shortcuts www.kodak.com/go/support Taking pictures/videos Press to show/hide shortcuts. -
Page 18: Using The Self-Timer
A second picture is taken 8 seconds later. 3 Compose the scene. Press the Shutter button halfway, then completely down. The camera takes the picture/pictures after the delay. 13), only the 2- and 10-second options are available. www.kodak.com/go/support icon. -
Page 19: Taking Panoramic Pictures
5 If you are taking only 2 pictures, press OK to stitch them together. 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 www.kodak.com/go/support page Taking pictures/videos... -
Page 20: Understanding The Picture-Taking Icons
Taking pictures/videos Understanding the picture-taking icons Focus mode Self timer Exposure compensation Flash mode Capture mode Tag name Pictures/time remaining Zoom indicator Battery level Date stamp www.kodak.com/go/support... -
Page 21: Working With Pictures/Videos
Working with pictures/videos Reviewing pictures/videos Magnifying a picture Playing a video Playback speed Reverse Forward www.kodak.com/go/support 1 Press the Review 2 Press for previous/next picture/video. To exit, press the Review button. ■ ■ To view pictures/videos as thumbnails, press the Wide Angle (W) button. -
Page 22: Deleting Pictures/Videos
IMPORTANT: Your camera offers a built-in 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. To restore them, see KODAK EASYSHARE Software Help.) button. button. -
Page 23: Viewing Pictures/Videos In Different Ways
Multi-select is used most effectively in Multi-Up mode, thumbnails (multi-up). Selected pictures www.kodak.com/go/support button. 2 Press the Wide Angle (W) button to view pictures/videos as thumbnails. (Press it again to see more, smaller thumbnails.) To view all pictures/videos, highlight the All tab. -
Page 24: Creating A Multimedia Slide Show
Preview Show, then press OK. The slide show repeats until you press OK or until the battery is exhausted. button. Select 2-100 pictures (see to highlight Multimedia Slide Show, then page 17). See page to highlight Loop, then www.kodak.com/go/support... -
Page 25: Displaying Pictures/Videos On A Television
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 Working with pictures/videos www.kodak.com/go/m340accessories (see page 34). -
Page 26: Using The Menu Button In Review
■ Review ■ Edit ■ Setup 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 www.kodak.com/go/support... -
Page 27: Cropping Pictures
IMPORTANT: Your camera offers a built-in Help system. Using KODAK PERFECT TOUCH Technology KODAK PERFECT TOUCH Technology helps ensure better, brighter pictures. PERFECT TOUCH Technology is automatically applied to pictures taken in Smart Capture mode. (You cannot apply PERFECT TOUCH Technology to videos, panoramic pictures, or pictures to which PERFECT TOUCH Technology is already applied.) -
Page 28: Adding Sound Tags
2 Press OK to play the sound tag. 3 Press to adjust the volume. 4 Press OK to stop playback. button, then to find a picture. to highlight the Edit tab. button, then to find a sound-tagged picture. See page www.kodak.com/go/support... -
Page 29: Copying Pictures/Videos
Copy, then press OK. Highlight a choice, then press OK. NOTE: Pictures/videos are copied, not moved. To remove pictures/videos from the original location after copying, delete them (see page 16). IMPORTANT: Your camera offers a built-in Help system. See page www.kodak.com/go/support... -
Page 30: Editing Videos
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... -
Page 31: Making A Video Action Print
4-, 9-, or Video 16-up picture ■ Press the Shutter button halfway down to return to Capture mode. IMPORTANT: Your camera offers a built-in Help system. www.kodak.com/go/support Working with pictures/videos 1 Press the Review video. 2 Press the Menu button, then the Edit tab. -
Page 32: Using Video Bookmarks
To view all bookmarked video frames, press the ■ Zoom wide angle (W) button. To return to normal view, press the telephoto (T) button. www.kodak.com/go/support button, then to find a to highlight the to add button, then... -
Page 33: Understanding The Review Icons
Select picture Shortcuts* Add text tag View multi-up Play video Upload tag Favorite tag Text tag name * For more about shortcuts, see www.kodak.com/go/support Working with pictures/videos page Print tag/number of print Protected Email tag Picture/Video number Battery level Date stamp... -
Page 34: Doing More With Your Camera
Exposure Compensation Make a picture lighter or darker. (Available in Program and Panorama modes.) To use a shortcut, see page 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 www.kodak.com/go/support... - Page 35 Take up to 3 pictures in quick succession. (Burst is not available in Panorama mode.) Long Time Exposure Choose how long the shutter stays open. www.kodak.com/go/support Picture-taking Options IMPORTANT: Your camera offers a built-in Help system. See page 10.1 MP (4:3) 8.9 MP (3:2) 7.6 MP (16:9)
- Page 36 Open Shade—For pictures in shade in natural lighting. On—In P mode (and in SCN modes designed for pictures of people), the camera attempts to focus on faces. NOTE: Not available in Smart Capture mode (because face detection is always on). www.kodak.com/go/support...
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Page 37: Video Settings
Video settings Press Menu, and OK to access settings Video Size Choose a video resolution. www.kodak.com/go/support Picture-taking Options IMPORTANT: Your camera offers a built-in Help system. See page Multi-Pattern—Evaluates lighting conditions throughout the image to give an optimum picture exposure. Ideal for general picture taking. -
Page 38: Using The Setup Menu
High Power Power Save Auto—The camera uses the card if one is in the camera. If not, the camera uses internal memory. Internal Memory—The camera always uses internal memory, even if a card is installed. Help system. See page www.kodak.com/go/support... - Page 39 Camera Sounds Choose sound effects for each function. Sound Volume Date & Time www.kodak.com/go/support Setup Options IMPORTANT: Your camera offers a built-in On—Create a tag. Choose a date option, or turn off the feature.
- Page 40 PAL—Used in Europe and China. Choose your language. Memory Card—Deletes everything on the card; formats the card. Cancel—Exits without making a change. Internal Memory—Deletes everything in internal memory including email addresses, and tag names; formats the internal memory. www.kodak.com/go/support See page...
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Page 41: Transferring, Printing, Tagging
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. 2 Place the KODAK EASYSHARE Software CD into the CD-ROM drive. -
Page 42: Transferring Pictures/Videos To Your Computer
Transferring pictures/videos to your computer Using the USB cable Turn on the camera. Then connect a KODAK USB Cable, Model U-8. Using other options You can also use a KODAK Card Reader to transfer your pictures/videos. Purchase accessories Learn more about connecting www.kodak.com/go/m340accessories www.kodak.com/go/howto... -
Page 43: Printing Pictures
Printing pictures Direct printing with a KODAK All-in-One Printer Your camera is compatible with PICTBRIDGE Technology, so you can print directly to PICTBRIDGE enabled printers. You need a camera with fully charged battery, a PICTBRIDGE enabled printer, and a USB cable. -
Page 44: Ordering Prints Online
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: ■... -
Page 45: Tagging Your Pictures
IMPORTANT: Your camera offers a built-in Help system. Printing tagged pictures When you transfer the tagged pictures to your computer, the EASYSHARE Software print screen opens. For details on printing, see Help in EASYSHARE Software. www.kodak.com/go/support button. Press to locate a picture. Transferring, printing, tagging to change it. -
Page 46: Tagging Pictures/Videos For Emailing
When you transfer the tagged pictures/videos to your computer, EASYSHARE Software prompts you to send the pictures/videos. For details, see Help in EASYSHARE Software. IMPORTANT: Your camera offers a built-in Help system. button. Press to locate a picture. See page www.kodak.com/go/support... - Page 47 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 locate a picture/video. Transferring, printing, tagging to locate a picture, then press OK.
- Page 48 5 Press the Shutter button halfway down to return to Capture mode. The selected tag is displayed on the LCD. 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. See page www.kodak.com/go/support...
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Page 49: Troubleshooting
■ ■ Battery life is short ■ ■ www.kodak.com/go/support Make sure the battery is charged and installed correctly page Transfer all pictures to the computer Take another picture. Continue taking pictures. The camera is operating normally. Check the flash setting, and change as needed NOTE: The flash does not fire in all modes. - Page 50 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 page (see page (see page see page (see 36). (see page 35). www.kodak.com/go/support 35), (see (see...
- Page 51 When the framing marks turn green, press the Shutter button completely down to take the picture. ■ In Program and Panorama modes, adjust the Exposure Compensation www.kodak.com/go/support (see page 52). (see page (see page 7) or change your position so light is not 50.)
- Page 52 Press any camera button to redisplay the menu. Make sure there is a connection between the camera and the printer (see page 37). Make sure the printer and the camera have power. Follow the prompts to resolve the issue. www.kodak.com/go/support...
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Page 53: Getting Help
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 www.kodak.com/go/support Press the Menu button, then highlight a menu choice. -
Page 54: Getting Help On The Web
Get information on EASYSHARE Software Get help with the WINDOWS OS and working with digital pictures Other 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/contact www.kodak.com/go/m340support www.kodak.com/go/m340accessories www.kodak.com/go/m340downloads... -
Page 55: Getting Help On The Telephone
Getting help on the telephone NOTE: If you have questions concerning this product, you may speak with Kodak customer support. Australia 1800 267 588 Austria 0179 567 357 Belgium 02 713 14 45 Brazil 0800 891 42 13 Canada 1 800 465 6325... -
Page 56: Appendix
10 m (32.8 ft)–infinity @ wide, Landscape mode Auto focus control—Continuous and Single AF Face detection—Up to 5 faces Shutter speed—1/1400–4 seconds ISO speed—Auto (in Smart Capture): 80–320; Manual: 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 (The SD logo is a trademark of the www.kodak.com/go/support... - Page 57 Video capture—80 minutes maximum VGA (640 x 480 @ 24 fps) QVGA (320 x 240 @ 24 fps) Video blur reduction—Yes Communication with computer—USB 2.0 high speed (PIMA 15740 protocol); via KODAK USB Cable, Model U-8 www.kodak.com/go/support Pattern , Center-Weight, Center-Spot Appendix...
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Page 58: 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 59: Upgrading Your Software And Firmware
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. ■ Use only a USB-certified computer equipped with a current-limiting motherboard. -
Page 60: Battery Replacement, Battery Life
■ Remove the battery 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. -
Page 61: Limited Warranty
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. - Page 62 Appendix or attachments (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.
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Page 63: Regulatory Compliance
In Europe: For human/environmental protection, it is your responsibility to dispose of this equipment and batteries at a collection facility established for this purpose (separate from municipal waste.) For more information, contact your retailer, collection facility, or appropriate local authorities; or visit www.kodak.com/go/recycle. www.kodak.com/go/support Appendix... - Page 64 Appendix Australian C-Tick N137 VCCI Class B ITE Korean Class B ITE Russian GOST-R Eastman Kodak Company Rochester, NY 14650 AIO-40 www.kodak.com/go/support...
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Page 65: Canadian Doc Statement
This device complies with Industry Canada RSS-210 and FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. www.kodak.com/go/support... - Page 66 23 memory to card, 23 to computer via USB cable, 35 cropping pictures, 21 customer support, 49 customize camera, 32 date setting, 3 date stamp, 33 DC-in, i delete button, ii deleting during quickview, 6 www.kodak.com/go/support...
- Page 67 (video), 33 image storage, 32 installing battery, 1 SD/SDHC Card, 3 software, 35 ISO speed, 31 joystick, ii KODAK EASYSHARE Software installing, 35 upgrading, 53 KODAK PERFECT TOUCH Technology, 21 Kodak Web sites, 47 language, 34 LCD, ii Index...
- Page 68 33 panoramic pictures, 13 PERFECT TOUCH Technology, 21 PICTBRIDGE enabled printer, 37 picture size, 28, 29 pictures copying, 23 cropping, 21 emailing tagged, 40 PERFECT TOUCH, 21 printing, 38 printing tagged, 39 protecting, 16 review icons, 27 reviewing, 15 www.kodak.com/go/support...
- Page 69 6 deleting, 16 LCD, 15 protecting, 16 slide show, 18 www.kodak.com/go/support running slide show, 18 safety, 53 scene modes (SCN), 9 SD/SDHC Card inserting, 3 printing from, 38 select multiple pictures/videos, 17...
- Page 70 24 tripod socket, ii troubleshooting, 43 turning camera on and off, 2 undelete, undo, 16 upgrading software, firmware, 53 URLs, Kodak Web sites, 47 transferring pictures, 35 USB/AV Out, ii VCCI compliance, 58 video action print, 25...
- Page 71 26 video out, 34 video size, 31 viewing by multi-up, 17 picture, after taking, 6, 15 volume, 33 warranty, 55 white balance, 30 WINDOWS OS, installing software, 35 zoom digital, 6 optical, 6 zoom button, ii www.kodak.com/go/support Index...