KODAK EASYSHARE C182 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/c182support...
Product features Back view Delete, Menu, Zoom Info buttons (Telephoto, Wide Angle) buttons USB port Strap post OK button Tripod Share button socket Review button SD/SDHC Card slot/ Battery compartment www.kodak.com/go/support...
Loading the AA batteries................2 Turning on the camera .................. 2 Setting the language and date/time............... 3 Storing pictures on an SD or SDHC Card ............4 2 Taking pictures/videos ................5 Taking pictures....................5 Using the optical and digital zoom ..............6 Using the flash....................
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Table of contents 4 Doing more with your camera .............24 Using the menu button to change settings........... 24 Using the Capture tab ................. 24 Video settings ..................... 27 Using the Setup tab ..................28 5 Transferring, printing, tagging ............30 Installing the software................. 30 Transferring pictures/videos.................
Setting up your camera Loading the AA batteries Purchase cost-effective rechargeable www.kodak.com/go/c182accessories batteries and battery charger Extend battery life See page 48. Turning on the camera Press the Power button. www.kodak.com/go/support...
OK to accept. Date/Time: At the prompt, press OK. to change current field. for previous/next field. OK to accept. OK (press) NOTE: To change language or date/time in the future, use the Setup menu (see page 28). www.kodak.com/go/support...
Setting up your camera Storing pictures on an SD or SDHC Card Your camera has internal memory. You can purchase an SD or SDHC Card to conveniently store more pictures/videos. (Maximum supported card size is 32 GB.) CAUTION: A card can only be inserted one way; forcing it may cause damage.
If the camera is not focusing on the desired subject, release the Shutter button and recompose the scene. 2 Press the Shutter button completely down to take the picture. NOTE: Framing marks do not appear in all modes. Multiple framing marks may appear when faces are detected. www.kodak.com/go/support...
Release Telephoto (T), then press it again. NOTE: You may notice decreased image quality when using 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/support...
Taking pictures/videos Using the flash Press the flash button repeatedly to scroll through flash modes. The current flash mode is shown on the LCD. Flash modes Flash fires Auto When the lighting conditions require it. Fill (Flash On) Every time you take a picture, regardless of the lighting conditions.
Video Capturing video with sound. (See page 10.) NOTE: Sound cannot be played on the camera. Sound is heard after the video is transferred to your computer. Blur Reducing blur caused by camera shake or subject motion. Reduction Program Access to more manual settings than Smart Capture mode.
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Choose a Scene mode—for great pictures in practically any situation! 1 Turn the Mode dial to SCN. 2 Press to view scene mode descriptions. If the mode description turns off before you finish reading it, press OK. 3 Press OK to choose a Scene mode. SCN mode Portrait Full-frame portraits of people.
NOTE: Sound cannot be played on the camera. Sound is heard after the video is transferred to your computer. Using shortcuts Your camera has a clean, uncluttered interface. For quick access to the most popular functions: 1 Press the Info button.
Taking pictures/videos Using the self-timer Use the self-timer when you want to be included in a picture, or to ensure a steady Shutter button press. Place the camera on a tripod or flat surface. 1 In any picture-taking mode, press the Info button to turn on the shortcut icons.
Use panorama to “stitch” up to 3 pictures into a panoramic scene. NOTE: For best results, use a tripod. Only the panoramic picture is saved; individual pictures are not. (Exposure and white balance are set with the first picture. The flash is set to Off.) 1 Turn the Mode dial to SCN.
Taking pictures/videos Understanding the picture-taking icons Focus mode* Self timer* Exposure compensation* Flash mode Pictures/time remaining Capture mode Zoom slider Battery level Tag name Date * To learn more about shortcuts, see page www.kodak.com/go/support...
2X speed; press again for 4X. ■ Press to reverse at 2X speed; press again for 4X. NOTE: Sound cannot be played on the camera. Sound is heard after the video is transferred to your computer. Playback speed Reverse Forward www.kodak.com/go/support...
Using the undo delete feature If you accidentally delete a picture, you may be able to use Undo Delete to retrieve it. This feature is only available immediately after you delete a picture. Protecting pictures/videos from deletion 1 Press the Review button.
1 Press the Review button. The camera shows the last picture that was taken. 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.
(see page 29). The slide show stops if you 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...
■ Edit to edit pictures/videos ■ Setup to control how your camera operates 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. See page www.kodak.com/go/support...
The enhancement is previewed. Press to view other parts of the picture. 3 Press OK. Follow the screen prompts to replace the original picture or to save the enhanced picture as a new one. Press the Shutter button halfway down to return to Capture mode.
Rotate Right—rotates the picture 90 degrees clockwise. ■ Rotate Left—rotates the picture 90 degrees counterclockwise. 5 Press OK. Follow the screen prompts to replace the original picture or to save the rotated picture as a new one. ■ Press the Shutter button halfway down to return to Capture mode.
You can do incredible things with your videos! Making a picture from a video You can choose a single frame from a video, then make a picture suitable for a 4 x 6-inch (10 x 15 cm) print. 1 Press the Review...
Working with pictures/videos Making a video action print From a video, you can make a 9-up picture, suitable for a 4 x 6-inch (10 x 15 cm) print. 1 Press the Review button, then to find a video. 2 Press the Menu...
Working with pictures/videos Understanding the review icons Print tag/number of print Protected Email mark Video duration Picture/Video number Select picture Shortcuts Add text tag View thumbnails Play video Battery level Upload mark Date stamp Favorite mark Text tag name www.kodak.com/go/support...
Using the menu button to change settings You can change settings to get the best results from your camera. NOTE: Some modes offer limited settings. Some settings remain until you change them; others, until you change modes or turn off the camera.
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Select a large or concentrated Macro—for sharpness and detail in pictures at close range. area of focus. Use available light instead of flash, if possible. The camera automatically sets the focus distance depending on the zoom position. Infinity—for distant subjects; auto-focus framing marks are unavailable.
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NOTE: EASYSHARE Software also lets you change a color picture to black-and-white or sepia. AF Control (Still) Continuous AF—because the camera is always focusing, there is no need to press the Shutter button halfway down to Choose an auto-focus setting. focus. Single AF—uses TTL-AF (through-the-lens auto focus) when the Shutter button is pressed halfway down.
Center-Weight—evaluates the lighting conditions of the subject centered in the lens. Ideal for backlit subjects. Center-Spot—similar to Center-weight, except the metering is concentrated on a smaller area of the subject centered in the LCD. AF Zone Multi-Zone—evaluates 5 zones to give an even picture focus.
LCD Brightness Power Save Choose LCD brightness. High Power Image Storage Auto—the camera uses the card if one is in the Choose a storage location for camera. If not, the camera uses internal memory. pictures/videos. Internal Memory—the camera always uses internal memory, even if a card is installed.
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See page Video Out NTSC—used in North America and Japan; most Choose the regional setting that lets you common format. connect the camera to a television or other PAL—used in Europe and China. external device. Language Choose your language. Reset Camera Reset settings to their default.
Installing the software 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.
Using the USB cable Turn off the camera. Connect the included KODAK USB Cable, Model U-8. Turn on the camera. Using other options You can also use a card reader to transfer your pictures/videos. Learn more about connecting www.kodak.com/go/howto www.kodak.com/go/support...
1 Turn on the printer. Turn on the camera. The PictBridge logo is displayed, followed by the current picture and menu. (If no pictures are found, a message is displayed.) If the menu turns off, press any button to redisplay it.
2 Disconnect the USB cable from the camera and the printer. Using a printer that is not PICTBRIDGE enabled After you transfer pictures from the camera to your computer, you can print them from EASYSHARE Software. For details, see Help in EASYSHARE Software.
Optional: You can apply a print quantity to other pictures. Press previous/next. Keep the print quantity as is, or press to change it. Repeat this step until the desired print quantity is applied to the pictures. 4 Press OK. The Print icon appears in the status area.
OK. To send the pictures/videos to more than one address, repeat step 3. To remove a selection, highlight a checked address and press OK. To remove ■ all email selections, highlight Clear All, then press OK.
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To assign the tag to other pictures, press to locate a picture, then press OK. The tag name appears with the picture. A plus (+) means the picture has more than one tag assigned. To remove a selection, highlight a tag name and press OK. To remove all tag selections, highlight Clear All, then press OK.
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Transferring, printing, tagging Assigning a tag to pictures/videos you take next Use the Set Tag feature to assign a tag name to the next pictures/videos you take. First, create a new tag name. (Add a new email address or tag name.)
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. Because the more you know your camera, the more confident you become!
Battery life is short Make sure the correct battery type is installed (see page 48). ■ Wipe the contacts with a clean, dry cloth before inserting a battery in the camera. ■ Insert new or charged batteries (see page www.kodak.com/go/support...
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Make sure the batteries are charged and installed correctly (see page communicate with the camera ■ Turn on the camera. ■ Make sure the USB cable model U-8 is connected to the camera and the computer (see page 31). ■ Make sure EASYSHARE Software is installed (see page 30).
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(see page 25) if you are more than 27.6 in. (70 cm) from your subject. ■ Place the camera on a flat, steady surface or use a tripod (especially in high-zoom settings or in low light). ■ Picture is too dark Reposition the camera for more available light.
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Direct printing (PICTBRIDGE enabled Printer) problems Status Solution ■ Cannot find the Use the Direct printing menu to change the image storage location. desired picture ■ The Direct printing Press any camera button to redisplay the menu. menu interface turns ■...
Register your camera www.kodak.com/go/register Software Get information on EASYSHARE Software www.kodak.com/go/easysharesw (or see Help in EASYSHARE Software) Get help with the WINDOWS Operating System and www.kodak.com/go/pcbasics working with digital pictures Other Get support for cameras, software, accessories, more www.kodak.com/go/support Get information on KODAK Inkjet Products www.kodak.com/go/inkjet...
(The SD logo is a trademark of the SD Card Association.) Maximum supported card size: 32 GB Internal storage capacity—16 MB internal memory (11 MB available for image storage. 1 MB equals one million bytes.) Taking lens—3X optical zoom; f/2.9–f/5.2; 35 mm equivalent: 32–96 mm Lens protection—Built-in...
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White Balance—Auto, Daylight, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Open Shade Electronic Flash—Auto flash; Auto, Fill, Red Eye, Off; Guide No.6; working range: @ ISO 250 in Smart Capture mode: 0.6–3.1 m (2–10.2 ft) @ wide; 0.6–1.7 m (2–5.6 ft) @ telephoto Burst mode—Maximum 3 pictures @ 1.7 fps; Auto Exposure, Auto Focus, Auto White Balance executed for first shot only Capture modes—Smart Capture, Program, Sport, Close-up, Scene modes, Blur...
Allow all components to air-dry for at least 24 hours before using the camera. ■ Blow gently on the lens or LCD to remove dust and dirt. Wipe gently with a soft, lint-free cloth or an untreated lens-cleaning tissue. Do not use cleaning solutions unless designed specifically for camera lenses.
For average SD Card capacities, visit www.kodak.com/go/SDcapacities. Actual storage capacity varies depending on subject composition, card size, and other factors. You may be able to store more or fewer pictures and videos. Favorites take up additional space in internal memory.
Do not disassemble, install backward, or expose batteries to liquid, moisture, fire, or extreme temperature. ■ 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.
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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The option of repair, replacement, or refund is Kodak's only obligation.
Regulatory compliance FCC compliance and advisory This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
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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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Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment labeling/battery disposal 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.
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AF control (Still), 26 connecting camera, 30 AF zone, 27 transfer to, 30 auto connector, USB / A/V, 17, 31 enhancement, 19 copy pictures focus control, 26 card to memory, 20 focus framing marks, 5 memory to card, 20...
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23 children, 9 reviewing, 14 fireworks, 9 tagging, 34 flower, 9 taking, modes, 8 high ISO, 9 transfer via USB cable, 30 manner/museum, 9 pictures/video night landscape, 9 deleting, 15 night portrait, 9 playing a video, 14 scene (SCN), 9...
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8 timer, shutter delay, 11 self-timer, 11 transfer, via USB cable, 30 sharpness, 27 trash can, deleting, 6 video out, 29 trimming a video, 21 video size, 27 turning camera on and off, 2 white balance, 26 www.kodak.com/go/support...
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Index undelete, undo, 15 upgrading software, firmware, 47 URLs, Kodak Web sites, 38 transferring pictures, 30 video action print, 22 copying, 20 edit, 21 emailing tagged, 35 out, 29 playback, 14 protecting, 15 review icons, 23 size, 27 transfer to computer, 30...
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