Kodak EasyShare M420 User Manual
Kodak EasyShare M420 User Manual

Kodak EasyShare M420 User Manual

Kodak easyshare m420: user guide
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Installing the software

Before connecting any cables, install the software
that was included with your camera. Follow the
on-screen instructions.
After installing the software, return to this user guide.

Loading and charging the battery

KLIC-7003 battery
See the Extended user guide
www.kodak.com/go/m420support
1
Turn OFF
the camera.
Battery Charging light:
• Blinking: charging
• Steady: finished charging
www.kodak.com/go/m420support
2
Connect the
KODAK USB
Cable, Model
U-8.
1

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  • Page 1: Installing The Software

    After installing the software, return to this user guide. Loading and charging the battery Turn OFF the camera. KLIC-7003 battery See the Extended user guide www.kodak.com/go/m420support www.kodak.com/go/m420support Battery Charging light: • Blinking: charging • Steady: finished charging Connect the KODAK USB Cable, Model U-8.
  • Page 2 Using other charging accessories First, turn OFF the camera. The charging light blinks during charging and stays steady when the battery is fully charged. 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 3: Turning On The Camera

    Turning on the camera Setting the language and date/time OK (press) See the Extended user guide www.kodak.com/go/m420support Language: to change. OK to accept. Date/Time: At the prompt, press OK. to change current field. for previous/next field. OK to accept. www.kodak.com/go/m420support...
  • Page 4: Taking A Picture

    Press the Shutter button halfway to focus and set exposure. When the framing marks turn green, press the Shutter button completely down. To learn more about Smart Capture and other modes, see See the Extended user guide Framing marks page www.kodak.com/go/m420support www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter...
  • Page 5: Reviewing Pictures/Videos

    Reviewing pictures/videos Review See the Extended user guide www.kodak.com/go/m420support Press the Review button to enter/exit Review. View previous/next picture/video. Play a video. www.kodak.com/go/m420support...
  • Page 6: Transferring Pictures/Videos

    Transferring pictures/videos Turn on the camera. 2 Connect a KODAK USB Cable, Model U-8. See the Extended user guide Purchase accessories www.kodak.com/go/m420support www.kodak.com/go/m420accessories www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter...
  • Page 7: Getting Help From Your Camera

    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. See the Extended user guide www.kodak.com/go/m420support Press the Menu button, then highlight a menu choice.
  • Page 8 • taken pictures • transferred pictures to your computer Keep learning! Finish reading this book, so you can take and share your best pictures! Visit www.kodak.com/go/m420support: • the extended user guide • interactive troubleshooting and repairs • interactive tutorials • FAQs •...
  • Page 9: Front View

    Front View Shutter button Power button Flash button Self-timer/AF Assist light www.kodak.com/go/m420support 6 Lens/Lens cover 7 DC-In (5V) 8 Microphone 9 Flash...
  • Page 10: Back View

    Back View 11 10 Zoom (Telephoto/Wide Angle) button Delete, Menu, Info buttons Strap post , OK button Share button Review button SD/SDHC Card/Battery compartment USB/AV Out 10 Speaker 11 Tripod socket www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter...
  • Page 11: Doing More With Your Camera

    Smart Capture General picture taking—it offers excellent image quality and ease Video Scene Taking a video www.kodak.com/go/m420support Slide the Mode switch to the mode that best suits your subjects and surroundings. of use. You can choose the best picture size and aspect ratio for your needs—just press the Menu...
  • Page 12: Using Scene (Scn) Modes

    Subjects illuminated by candle light. Children Action pictures of children in bright light. Manner/Museum Quiet occasions, like a wedding or lecture. Flash and sound are disabled. Text Documents. Place the camera on a steady surface or tripod. Beach Bright beach scenes. www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter...
  • Page 13: Using Optical And Digital Zoom

    The slider pauses and turns red when the picture quality reaches the limit for an acceptable 4 x 6-in. (10 x 15 cm) print. www.kodak.com/go/m420support Doing more with your camera To zoom in picture-taking mode, press Telephoto (T).
  • Page 14: Using The Flash

    NOTE: (Not available in Smart Capture mode.) A preflash fires, shrinking the eye pupil, before the picture is taken. A preflash does not fire; the camera corrects red eye. Never www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter...
  • Page 15: Using Shortcuts

    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/m420support Doing more with your camera Press to show/hide shortcuts.
  • Page 16: Using The Menu Button To Change Settings

    3 Press to highlight a setting, then press OK. 4 Highlight an option, then press OK. Understanding the picture-taking icons Self timer Exposure compensation Flash mode Capture mode Tag name Focus mode Pictures/time remaining Zoom slider Battery level Date stamp www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter...
  • Page 17: Working With Pictures/Videos

    Viewing pictures as thumbnails 1 Press the Review button. The camera shows the last picture that was taken. www.kodak.com/go/m420support 2 Press the Wide Angle (W) button to view pictures/videos as thumbnails. (Press it again to see more, smaller thumbnails.) 3 To see a single picture/video, press it.
  • Page 18: Using Kodak Perfect Touch Technology

    Working with pictures/videos 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 19: 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/m420support Working with pictures/videos page Print tag/number of prints Protected Email tag Picture/Video number Battery level Date stamp...
  • Page 20 • 4 x 6 pictures • Enlargements, posters • Collages • Photo books Digitally Photo gifts • EASYSHARE Digital Picture Frame • Cards • HDTV devices • Calendars • Email • Mugs • Ties ...and much more! • Shirts www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter...
  • Page 21 Load KODAK EASYSHARE Software. Pictures become stories here! At home KODAK All-in-One Inkjet Printers www.kodak.com/go/tips www.kodak.com/go/m420support Pictures start here! Transfer pictures to your computer. Take pictures. Online At a local photo retailer Share your stories! KODAK Picture Kiosk...
  • Page 22: Solving Camera Problems

    Depress the Shutter button all the way Insert a new or charged battery Memory is full. Transfer pictures to the computer delete pictures (see page 17), or insert another card. www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter (see (see page 14). (see page (see page (see page...
  • Page 23 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, visit www.kodak.com/go/accessories. ■...
  • Page 24 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. Repair, replacement, or refund of the purchase price are the sole remedies under the warranty.
  • Page 25 In countries other than the United States and Canada, the terms and conditions of this warranty may be different. 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 26 In Europe: For human/environmental protection, it is your responsibility to dispose of this equipment 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. VCCI Class B ITE Australian C-Tick N137 www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter...
  • Page 27 Appendix Korean Class B ITE China RoHS Eastman Kodak Company Rochester, New York 14650 © Eastman Kodak Company, 2008 Kodak, EasyShare, and Perfect Touch are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company. 4H5026_en www.kodak.com/go/m420support...

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