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Page 1: Digital Camera
KODAK EASYSHARE MD41 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/md41support... - Page 2 Eastman Kodak Company Rochester, New York 14650 © Kodak, 2009 All screen images are simulated. Kodak, EasyShare, and Perfect Touch are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company. 4H6612_en...
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Page 3: Front View
Product features Front view Shutter button Lens/Lens cover Mode dial DC-In (5V) Power button Flash Flash button Microphone Self-timer light www.kodak.com/go/support... -
Page 4: Back View
Product features Back view optional Strap post Ready/Battery Charging light Share button Delete, Menu, Info, Review buttons Battery, SD/SDHC Card compartment Zoom (Telephoto/Wide Angle) button 10 Speaker USB/AV Out 11 Tripod socket OK button www.kodak.com/go/support... -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Loading the KLIC-7001 battery..............1 Charging the battery ..................2 Turning on the camera .................. 3 Setting the language and date/time............... 3 Storing pictures on an optional SD or SDHC Card........... 4 2 Taking pictures/videos ................5 Taking pictures....................5 Using the optical zoom.................. 6 Using the flash.................... - Page 6 Table of contents 4 Doing more with your camera .............26 Using the menu button to change settings........... 26 Using the Setup menu ................. 30 5 Transferring, printing, tagging ............33 Installing the software................. 33 Transferring pictures/videos with the USB cable ........... 34 Printing pictures..................
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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 Notched corner For information on replacing the battery and extending battery life, see page www.kodak.com/go/support... -
Page 8: Charging The Battery
Battery Charging light: • Blinking: charging • Steady: finished charging (approx. 3 hours) Charge Li-Ion batteries frequently, even if power remains. Using an optional KODAK 5V AC Adapter Learn more about batteries page 51 Purchase accessories www.kodak.com/go/md41accessories www.kodak.com/go/support... -
Page 9: Turning On The Camera
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 (press) OK to accept. NOTE: To change language in the future, use the Setup Menu (see page 30). www.kodak.com/go/support... -
Page 10: Storing Pictures On An Optional Sd Or Sdhc Card
Setting up your camera Storing pictures on an optional SD or SDHC Card Your camera has internal memory. You can purchase an SD or SDHC Card to conveniently store more pictures/videos. CAUTION: A card can only be inserted one way; forcing it may cause damage. -
Page 11: Taking Pictures/Videos
Shutter button completely down. Using the framing marks to ensure focused pictures 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. -
Page 12: Using The Optical Zoom
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... -
Page 13: Using The Flash
Taking pictures/videos Using the flash Press the flash button repeatedly to scroll through flash modes. The current flash mode is shown in the LCD status area. 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. -
Page 14: Using Different Modes
Taking pictures/videos Using different modes Turn the Mode dial to the mode that best suits your subjects and surroundings. Mode dial Use this mode General picture taking—it offers excellent image quality and ease of use. ■ Faces are detected. ■... - Page 15 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.
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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 page... -
Page 17: Using Shortcuts
Taking pictures/videos Using shortcuts Your camera has a clean, uncluttered interface. For quick access to the most popular capture and review functions: 1 Press the Info button. The shortcuts appear. 2 Press to access functions like Exposure Compensation, Self-timer, and Auto focus. -
Page 18: Taking Self-Timer Pictures
Taking pictures/videos Taking self-timer pictures Use the self-timer when you want to be included in a picture, or to ensure a steady Shutter button press. 1 In any picture-taking mode, press the Info button to show shortcuts. 2 Press to highlight the Self-timer/Burst icon. -
Page 19: Taking Panoramic Pictures
Taking panoramic pictures Use panorama to “stitch” up to 3 pictures into a panoramic scene. NOTE: 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.) -
Page 20: Understanding The Picture-Taking Icons
Taking pictures/videos Understanding the picture-taking icons Focus mode Self timer/Burst Exposure compensation Flash mode Pictures/video recording Capture mode time remaining Zoom indicator Battery level Tag name www.kodak.com/go/support... -
Page 21: Working With Pictures/Videos
1 Press T to magnify 1X–8X. 2 Press to view other parts of a picture. Press OK to return to 1X. ■ Playing a video Press OK to play a video. Press OK to pause/resume. During playback: ■ Press to adjust the volume. ■ Press to play at 2X speed;... -
Page 22: Deleting Pictures/Videos
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. -
Page 23: Viewing Pictures/Videos In Different Ways
■ Press the Review button to exit Review. Selecting multiple pictures/videos Use the multi-select feature when you have two or more pictures/videos to print, transfer, delete, etc. Multi-select is used most effectively in Multi-Up mode, Viewing as thumbnails (multi-up). -
Page 24: Play A Multimedia Slide Show
4 Press to highlight Preview Slide Show, then press OK. All pictures/videos are displayed. To interrupt the slide show, press OK. After the slide show plays, you may save or modify it. IMPORTANT: Your camera offers a built-in Help system. -
Page 25: Displaying Pictures/Videos On A Television
(see page 31). 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... -
Page 26: Using The Menu Button In Review
Add Date Stamp, then press OK. 5 Follow the prompts to save the stamped picture. NOTE: To remove a date stamp, crop it or use an image editing program. You cannot add a date stamp to Panoramic pictures or videos. To set the camera’s date/time, see page www.kodak.com/go/support... -
Page 27: Cropping Pictures
Highlight PERFECT TOUCH Tech, then press OK. 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 Review button to exit review. - Page 28 Working with pictures/videos 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. 2 Press the Menu button, then to highlight the Edit tab.
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Page 29: Editing Videos
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... - Page 30 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...
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Page 31: Understanding The Review Icons
Understanding the review icons Print mark/quantity Protected Email mark Video duration Picture/Video number Select picture Shortcuts* Add text tag View multi-up Play video Battery level Upload mark Favorite mark Text tag name * For more about shortcuts, see page www.kodak.com/go/support... -
Page 32: Doing More With Your Camera
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. - Page 33 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—Camera focuses when the Shutter button is pressed halfway down.
- Page 34 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.
- Page 35 IMPORTANT: Your camera offers a built-in Help system. See page Video Size Camera specifications, page Choose a video resolution. AF Control Continuous AF—Camera is always focusing. Choose an auto-focus setting. Single AF—Camera focuses once, when the Shutter button is pressed. Self-timer 10-second See page 12. 2-second www.kodak.com/go/support...
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Page 36: Using The Setup Menu
Favorite and Upload—Pictures/videos are marked as Favorites and uploaded to your Choose how pictures/videos are handled preferred online service when you connect to your when you press the Share button. computer or network. NOTE: Some online services limit video file Favorite—Pictures/videos are marked as... - Page 37 PAL—Used in Europe and China. external device. 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.
- Page 38 Doing more with your camera Press Menu, to highlight Setup Options Setup, then to access settings IMPORTANT: Your camera offers a built-in Help system. See page About View camera information. www.kodak.com/go/support...
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Page 39: Transferring, Printing, Tagging
CD icon on the desktop, then click the Install icon. — 4 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. -
Page 40: Transferring Pictures/Videos With The Usb Cable
Using the USB cable Turn off the camera. 2 Connect a 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. Purchase accessories www.kodak.com/go/md41accessories Learn more about connecting www.kodak.com/go/howto... -
Page 41: Printing Pictures
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. 3 Highlight a printing option, then press OK. -
Page 42: Ordering Prints Online
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. -
Page 43: Marking/Tagging Your Pictures
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 each picture. 5 Press OK. The Print icon appears in the status area. -
Page 44: Marking Pictures/Videos For Emailing
Transferring, printing, tagging Marking pictures/videos for emailing First, create a new email address: highlight Add Email, press OK, then use the on-camera keyboard. 1 Press the Review button. Press to locate a picture. 2 Press the Menu button. 3 Press to highlight Email, then press OK. - Page 45 EASYSHARE Software opens and categorizes your favorite pictures/videos. Assigning text tags to pictures/videos First, create a new tag name: highlight New Tag, press OK, then use the on-camera keyboard. 1 Press the Review button, then locate a picture/video.
- Page 46 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: highlight New Tag, press OK, then use the on-camera keyboard.
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Page 47: Getting Help
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. -
Page 48: Troubleshooting
Battery life is short Make sure the correct battery type is installed (see page 51). ■ Wipe the contacts with a clean, dry cloth before inserting a battery in the camera. ■ Insert a new or charged battery (see page... - Page 49 (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 34). ■ Make sure EASYSHARE Software is installed (see page 33).
- Page 50 ■ Clean the lens (see page 49). ■ Make sure the camera is not in Macro focus if you are more than 27.6 in. (70 cm) from your subject (see page 27). ■ Place the camera on a flat, steady surface or use a tripod (especially in high-zoom settings or in low light).
- Page 51 Getting help Direct printing (PICTBRIDGE enabled printer) problems Status Solution ■ Cannot find the Use the Direct printing menu to change the image storage location (see page 35). desired picture ■ The Direct printing Press any camera button to redisplay the menu.
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Page 52: Getting Help On The Web
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 OS and working with www.kodak.com/go/pcbasics 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... -
Page 53: 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—1/1400–8 seconds (Long Time Exposure up to 8 seconds) ISO speed—Auto (in Smart Capture): 80–250; Manual: 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1000 www.kodak.com/go/support... - Page 54 White Balance—Auto, Daylight, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Open Shade Electronic Flash—Auto flash; Auto, Fill, Red Eye, Off; Guide No.7; working range @ ISO 250: 0.6–3.5 m (2–11.5 ft) @ wide; 0.6–2.0 m (2–6.6 ft) @ telephoto Burst mode—Maximum 4 pictures @ 1.5 fps; Auto Exposure, Auto Focus, Auto White Balance executed for first shot only Capture modes—Smart Capture, Program, Blur Reduction, Sport, Panorama, Scene...
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Page 55: Care And Maintenance
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. -
Page 56: Storage Capacities
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/go/accessories. ■... -
Page 57: Battery Replacement, Battery Life
Appendix 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 58: 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 59 Product), regardless of cause or for breach of any written or implied warranty is expressly disclaimed.
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Page 60: Regulatory Compliance
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. - Page 61 Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment/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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Page 62: Canadian Doc Statement
Appendix China RoHS Canadian DOC statement DOC Class B Compliance—This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Observation des normes-Classe B—Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. www.kodak.com/go/support... - Page 63 5 connecting camera, 33 auto focus (AF) transfer to, 33 zone, 28 connector, USB / A/V, 19, 34 copy pictures card to memory, 22 backlight, 9 memory to card, 22 battery to computer via USB cable, 33...
- Page 64 Index digital zoom, 6 displaying slide show, 18 help disposal, recycling, 49 camera help, 41 downloading pictures, 33 Web links, 41 high ISO, 9, 10 EASYSHARE Software, 33 edit videos, 23 icons, modes, 8 emailing pictures, videos, 38 image storage, 31...
- Page 65 1 modes, capture SD/SDHC Card, 4 smart capture, 8 software, 33 multiple selections, 17 long time exposure, 27, 30 multi-up, 17 MAC OS, installing software, 33 night landscape, 9 magnify a picture, 15 night portrait, 9 maintenance, camera, 49...
- Page 66 28 image storage, 31 quickview, using, 6 ISO, 29 language, 31 LCD brightness, 30 recycling, disposal, 49 long time exposure, 27, 30 regulatory information, 54 orientation sensor, 30 repair, 46 picture size, 26, 27 reset camera, 31 picture-taking mode, 8...
- Page 67 52 trash can, deleting, 6 white balance, 28 trimming a video, 23 WINDOWS OS, installing software, 33 tripod socket, ii turning camera on and off, 3 zoom digital, 6 undelete, undo, 16 optical, 6 upgrading software, firmware, 49 zoom button, ii...