KODAK EASYSHARE CD90 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/cd90support...
Loading the AA batteries................2 Turning on the camera .................. 3 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 5 Transferring, printing, tagging ............30 Installing the software................. 30 Transferring pictures/videos................. 31 Printing pictures..................32 Marking your pictures ................. 34 Making your pictures/videos easier to locate..........36 6 Getting help ..................38...
Setting up your camera Loading the AA batteries Purchase cost-effective rechargeable www.kodak.com/go/cd90accessories batteries and battery charger Extend battery life See page 49. www.kodak.com/go/support...
Setting the language and date/time Language: to change. OK to accept. Date/Time: At the prompt, press OK. to change current field. for previous/next field. OK to accept. Change language or date/time in the future Use the Setup tab (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.
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. When you press the Shutter button halfway down in Smart Capture mode, the framing marks attempt to follow the main subject.
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.
4:3 (the default setting) 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 Advanced picture taking—allows access to more manual settings...
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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.
Individual pictures are not saved, even if panorama capture is cancelled before stitching occurs. (Exposure Compensation, White Balance, Exposure Metering, AF Zone, AF Control, Color Mode, and Sharpness are set with the first picture. The flash is set to Off.) You can use the self-timer (2- and 10-second delays) while taking panoramic pictures.
Focus mode* Self timer* Exposure compensation* Flash mode Pictures/time remaining Capture mode Zoom slider Battery level Tag name Date stamp Example shown in P mode. Other modes allow access to fewer settings. * 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 NOTE: Sound cannot be played on the camera. Sound is heard after Playback speed the video is transferred to your computer. 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 (see page 28). 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.
Press the Shutter button halfway down to return to Capture mode. IMPORTANT: Your camera offers a built-in Help system. See page Copying pictures/videos You can copy pictures/videos from a card to internal memory or from internal memory to a card. Copy pictures/videos: 1 Press the Review button.
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...
Print tag/number of prints 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 * For more about shortcuts, see page 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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0.5, 1.0, 2.0, 4.0, 8.0 seconds stays open. Color Mode High Color Choose color tones. Natural Color Unavailable in Video mode. Low Color Black & White Sepia NOTE: EASYSHARE Software also lets you change a color picture to black-and-white or sepia. www.kodak.com/go/support...
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AF Control (Still) Continuous AF—because the camera is always focusing, Choose an auto focus setting. there is no need to press the Shutter button halfway down to focus. Single AF—uses TTL-AF (through-the-lens auto focus) when the Shutter button is pressed halfway down.
640 x 480 (@ 30 fps; VGA) Choose a video resolution. 320 x 240 (@ 30 fps; QVGA) Self-timer 10 seconds—video is taken after a 10-second delay (so you Take picture(s) after a timed have time to get into the scene). delay.
LCD Brightness High Power Choose LCD brightness. Power Save Image Storage Auto—the camera uses the card if one is in the camera. If not, the camera uses internal memory. Choose a storage location for pictures/videos. Internal Memory—the camera always uses internal memory, even if a card is installed.
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Set date and time. Video Out NTSC—used in North America and Japan; most common format. Choose the regional setting that lets you connect the camera to a television or other PAL—used in Europe and China. external device. Language Choose your language.
If prompted, allow EASYSHARE Software to access the Internet. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software. NOTE: When prompted, register your camera and software. Registering lets you sign up for information that keeps your system up-to-date. To register later, visit www.kodak.com/go/register.
Transferring, printing, tagging Transferring pictures/videos Using the USB cable Turn off the camera. Connect KODAK USB Cable, Model U-8. Turn on the camera. Purchase accessories www.kodak.com/go/cd90accessories Learn more about connecting www.kodak.com/go/howto Software help Click the Help button in EASYSHARE Software 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.
Press the Shutter button halfway down to return to Capture mode. IMPORTANT: Your camera offers a built-in Help system. See page Printing marked pictures When you transfer the marked pictures to your computer, the EASYSHARE Software print screen opens. For details on printing, see Help in EASYSHARE Software. www.kodak.com/go/support...
Transferring, printing, tagging Marking pictures/videos for emailing It’s simple to mark pictures so that they’re ready to email using KODAK EASYSHARE Software. First, create a new email address. (See “Add a new email address” on page 35.) 1 Press the Review button.
OK. The tag name appears with the picture. To remove a selection, highlight a tag name and press OK. To remove all tag selections, highlight Clear All, then press OK. When you transfer the tagged pictures/videos to your computer, EASYSHARE Software opens and categorizes your pictures/videos with the appropriate tag.
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See page 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. (See “Add a new tag name” on page 37.)
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!
Getting help Troubleshooting Camera problems Status Solution ■ Camera does not Make sure the batteries have a charge and are installed correctly (see page turn on/off, buttons and controls do not ■ Turn the camera off, then on again. function ■...
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(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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Clean the lens (see page 46). ■ Make sure the camera is not in Macro mode 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).
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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 www.kodak.com/go/easysharesw Get information on EASYSHARE Software (or see Help in EASYSHARE Software) Get help with the WINDOWS Operating System and www.kodak.com/go/pcbasics working with digital pictures Get support for cameras, software, accessories, www.kodak.com/go/support more 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—32 MB internal memory (17 MB available for image storage. 1 MB equals one million bytes.) Taking lens—5X optical zoom; f/3.0–f/4.8; 35 mm equivalent: 35–175 mm Lens protection—Built-in...
Electronic Flash—Auto flash; Auto, Fill, Red Eye, Off; Guide No. 6.8; working range @ ISO 200: 0.6–3.2 m (2–10.5 ft) @ wide; 0.9–2.0 m (3–6.6 ft) @ telephoto Burst mode—Maximum 3 pictures @ 2 fps; Auto Exposure, Auto Focus, Auto White Balance executed for first shot only Capture modes—Smart Capture, Program, Scene modes, Sport, Close-up, 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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Product), regardless of cause or for breach of any written or implied warranty is expressly disclaimed.
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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49 computer buying, 43 connecting camera, 30 SD/SDHC Card, 4 transfer to, 30 AF control (Still), 26 connector, USB / A/V, 17, 31 AF zone, 27 copy pictures auto card to memory, 20 enhancement, 19 memory to card, 20...
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49 battery, 2 SD/SDHC Card, 4 software, 30 help long time exposure, 25, 28 camera help, 38 Web links, 38 magnify a picture, 14 maintenance, camera, 46 icons, modes, 8 make picture from video, 21...
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USB cable, 30 picture-taking mode, 8 trash can, deleting, 6 self-timer, 11 trimming a video, 21 sharpness, 27 turning camera on and off, 3 video out, 29 video size, 27 white balance, 26 undelete, undo, 15 setting up the camera, 1...
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Index protecting, 15 review icons, 23 size, 27 transfer to computer, 30 viewing, 14 video out, 29 video size, 27 viewing by multi-up, 16 picture, after taking, 6, 14 warranty, 49 white balance, 26 zoom digital, 6 www.kodak.com/go/support...
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