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.
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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).
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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• 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 •...
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...
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...
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).
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...
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.
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...
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.
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.)
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...
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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...
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...
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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. ■...
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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.
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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.
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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...
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