Kodak EasyShare LS443 User Manual
Kodak EasyShare LS443 User Manual

Kodak EasyShare LS443 User Manual

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  • Page 1 KODAK EASYSHARE LS443 Zoom Digital Camera User's Guide Visit Kodak on tile World Wide Web at _v_kodak.cona...
  • Page 2 Product Overview • Front View 1 Shutter button 7 Microphone 2 Flash button 8 Viewfinder 3 SelfTimer/Burst button 9 Lens 4 Speaker 10 Lensthreal ring 11 Flashunit 5 Lightsensor 6 LowLightAutoFocuJSelf timer LEI) 12 Wriststrap post...
  • Page 3 Product Overview Back View 1 Zoom (WideAngleand TelephoIo) 7Powerlight 2 Wrist strap post 8 Menu button 3 Sharebutton 9 Joystick/OKbutton / > ,*_/'_J/press 4 Reqewbutton 10 Mode alia] 5 LCl)(picture, video display) 11 Readylight 6 Delete button 12 Viewfinder...
  • Page 4 Prod uct Overview • S_ide Views iiiii!ii 1 Slot for optiomtl MMC/SI) card 2 :_' Out 3 I)C In 4 tSB port...
  • Page 5 Product Overview Bottom View iiiiiiiiiiiii_iiiiii!i_ _i!!!!,!!!i!!!!i!ii!! iiiiliiiiJiii,li;_;iii 1 Batte U door 2 Tripod socket 3 Dock connector...
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Table of Conten'l;s 1 Getting Started ..............1 install Software First ..............Need This Guide in Larger Print? ..........I What Can i Do With My Camera? ........... 2 What Can i Do With My Digital Pictures and Videos?..2 Package Contents ..............Attaching the Wrist Strap ............
  • Page 7 Livevbw--Using theLCD to Frame Y our S ubject ..18 Quickview--Reviewing thePicture J ustTaken ....Using t heAutoFocus F raming Marks ......Using t heOptical Zoom ..........Using t heAdvanced Digital Zoom ........Using t heFlash ............Putting Yourself inthePicture ......... Taking a BurstSeries o fPictures ........
  • Page 8 Reviewing Pictures and Videos ........41 Picture and Video icons ............Viewing Single Pictures and Videos ........42 Viewing MuBiple Pictures and Videos ....... 42 Playing a Video ................. Deleting Pictures and Videos ..........43 Review Menus ................Magnifying Pictures ............... Protecting Pictures and Videos From Deletion .....45 Running a Slide Show ............
  • Page 9 Turning Off the Low Light Auto Focus LED..... 5 8 Setting Video Out ..............Selecting a Language ............Formatting internal Memo_ or MMC!SD Card ....60 Viewing Camera information ..........61 Changing Advanced Digital Zoom ........61 7 Installing the Software ..........
  • Page 10 11 Appendix ................93 Camera Specifications ............93 Original Factory Settings--Camera ........ 95 Upgrading Vour Software and Firmware ......96 Tips, Safety, Maintenance ........... 96 Storage Capacities ..............Locating Pictures and Videos on a Card ......9 8 Card File Naming Conventions ..........98 Using the Battery ..............
  • Page 11: Install Software First

    Install Software First Install the software from the KODAK EASYSI1ARE Software CI) beli}re connecting tile cmnera (or ctunera clock) to the computer. Failure to do so may cruise the software to load incorrectly. See the Quick Start Guide or WINI)OWS System Requirements, page 63.
  • Page 12: What Can I Do With My Camera

    Print--(see page 73) Print pictures directly to your home printen Order prints online from Ofoto, a Kodak Company. Or purchase an optionN KODAK Muhiuledia Card (MMC) or a Secure Digital (SI)) card and: Q) Automatically print tu any printer with an MMC/SD slot...
  • Page 13: Package Contents

    5 Wfi.,,t s trap 2 Camera Dock 6 ACadapter 3 Audio/Yideo cable 7 Battery 4 tTSB cable Not shown: t ser's Guide,QuickStart Guide,KODAK E3.SYSI1ARE SoftwareCl). (In some countries, the t ser's (;uide is providedon a Cl)instead of in printed form.)
  • Page 14: Attaching The Wrist Strap

    • Chapter I Attaching the Wrist Strap Thread tile short loop of the wrist strap through the wrist strap post. Thread tile long loop through the short loop. Pull uutil secure. Long Short loop loop...
  • Page 15: Loading The Battery

    Chapter I • Loading the Battery ,_]K (.AI"7TION:• We recommend using nnly a KODAK EASYSHARE Li-hm RechaJcgeable Battery. Fur importmlt battery and warranty information, see Using the Batter_\ page 100. lhrn off the camera. 5' Open tfie fiatte U door.
  • Page 16: Mode Dial Settings

    • Chapter Mode Dial Settings Icon Mode Purpose Turns off tfie camera. Auto For gener_d picture-taking. \utomatically sets exposure and focus. Flash fires if needed. Flash fires if needed. Sport For subjects th_uL a re in motion. Shutter speed is fast. close and background subjects.
  • Page 17: Turning On The Camera

    Chapter Turning On the Camera Turn the Mode dial from Offto any other Ready position. light llw t'm; er light gkm's green. The rea4_ light hlinks u hile the camera pegbrms a self-check, then glows green n'hen the camera is ready to takepictures (or videos, (/'themode dial is set to _).
  • Page 18: Setting The Date And Time

    • Chapter I Setting the Date and Time TheDate &Timescreen is displwed tile firsttime you turn on the cmnera or if the batteryis removed for more than 10 minutes. Ifthis is tile firsttime the cmnera has been turned on, go to Step3. To set the date mid timeafter that: lhrn on the camera, then press the Menu button.
  • Page 19: Checking Camera Status Bar

    Chapter I Checking Camera Status To check the current camera settings,turn the Mode dial from the Offposition. For flashicons, see page 22. Screen For Share icons, see [)age51. Status Bar Icons (Top of LCD) •t Flashmode Date stamp Burst SelfThner Better *** Best lntermd memoU...
  • Page 20: Inserting An Mmc!Sd Card

    • Chapter Inserting an MMC/SD Card Optiona! MM(TSI) cards provide reulovable, reusal)le storage for pictures and videos. ( AUTION: The card can unly be inserted way; fi)rchlg it may dmnage tbe camera or card. Do not insert or remnve a card wben file green read)'...
  • Page 21 Chapter I Choosing Internal Memory or MMC/SD Card The camera offerstwo options for storing pictures midvideos: Internal Memory l_l --store pictures and videos in internal memor}: MMC/SD Card _l--store as many picturesand videosas _ou like, dependingon tile sizeof tilecard. Purchase accessories at your KOI)AK r etail &aler or http:/A_w_vD_dak.com/go/accessories.
  • Page 22: Adding Optional Lenses

    ,stored on a card --Picture or video is ,_/ored in internal menlorv Adding Optional Lenses PurcMse optional lenses at your Kodak retail dealer or on our Web site at thread httl!://ww_d¢°dak'c°nl/g°/access° ries" ring ]hrn tile lens thread ring conntercloct_vise...
  • Page 23: Taking Pictures

    Taking Pictures The camera is read} to takE- p ictures whenyou turn it on--even if yon are in Revie'<Sham, or Setup. (InVideomode, the camera captures video.) Befom you take a picture, make sum your pictnm storage location is set the wayyou wmltit (see page 11).
  • Page 24: Using The Low Light Auto Focus Led

    • Chapter Using the Low Light Auto Focus When the Shutter button is pressed half-u,ay Low Light down in low light, the Low Light Auto Focus 11!1) Auto Focus LED may emit a brief beam of light. This light illuminates the subject so that: Q) The camera c_m focus more effectivd F Q) "kin get better pictures.
  • Page 25: Taking Pictures In Night Mode

    Chapter 2 • Taking Pictures in Night Mode tse this mode for ni_lt scenes or low lightconditions. Theflash illuminates close subjects.Alonger exposure captures more detail of background subjects.The Lowti_lt AutoFocus EEl) (see page la) turns on as needed to assist_xithfocusand capture in low light. NOTE: T o avoidblurU pictures cruisedby slow shutter speed, place tilecmnera on a flat, steadysurface or use a tripod.
  • Page 26: Taking Pictures In Landscape Mode

    • Chapter Taking Pictures in Landscape Mode [se this mode to capture distzmt subjects, such as hmdseape scenes. Tnrn the Mode di_flto _L" Hw LCD diq_Im_" a mode description, inter*w[# the description, press "_,'*. 5' Press the Shutler button half-way to set the uxposnre.
  • Page 27: Taking Pictures In Close-Up Mode

    Chapter • Taking Pictures in Close-up Mode [s_' tllis mode tn captur(' subjects 6 to 27.5 in. (1_ to 7(3cm) from tlw lens. Tnrn tile Mode dial to _. The LC'D dL_]Jlu) s a mode, description. intemq# the description, press _9". Press the Shutter button half-way to set the exposure and focus.
  • Page 28 • Chapter 2 LiveviewiUsing the LCD to Frame Your Subject Whenyou turn on Livevim_, tile Eel)displaysa live imageof whatthe lens sees. [se tileL_i) to frame your subject. 1 TurntileMode di:flto any Stillposition. 2 Press tile OKbutton toturn on Liveviexv 3 Frameyour subject in the LqD. Press tile Shutter buttonball-way to set the exposure :rodfocus, then continue pressingcompletely down to take the...
  • Page 29: Quickview--Reviewing

    Chapter 2 Quickview--Reviewing the Picture Just Taken Afteryou take a picture, tile LCD displaysa Quick,'Jew of that picture for approximately5 seconds. Whilethe picture is displayed,you can: O Review it: lfvou takeno action, the picture - Delete is saved. " ..O Share it: Press the Share button totag the i_)'' __ O pictureDeletepicture...
  • Page 30 • Chapter 2 Using the Auto Focus Framing Marks For the best possible pictures,the camera attempts to focuson foreground subjects (evenif the subjects are not centered in the scene). NOTE: A uraFocus framingmarks appear onlywhenthe LCl} is turned on. Framingmarks do not appear inLandscapemode.When the focusis set to CenterZone,focus is fixedat Centerwide (see page 32).
  • Page 31: Using T Heoptical Zoom

    Chapter • Using the Optical Zoom [se Optical Zo()m to get up to 3X closer to your subject. When you turn on the camera, the lens extends to the Wide Angle position. tse the viex_@lder or LCl) to frmne your subject.
  • Page 32: Using T Heflash

    • Chapter 2 Using the Flash [se tileflash when_ou tak(-pictures at night,indoors, or outdoors in hemT shadows.The flashsettingca1 he changedill anyStillmode; the defaultflash settingis restored when yon exit the mode or turn off" t he camera. Flash Range Wide angle: 1.5 to 10.8 ft (0.5 to 3.3 m) Telephoto: 1.5 to 6.2 ft (0.5 to 1.9 m) Turning On The Flash...
  • Page 33 Chapter 2 • Flash Settings In Each Mode Icon Mode Deihult Available Camera Returns to file Default Flash Flash Flash Settings Setting Setting Autoor Auto, F lash Off, When you exit tile Auto nlode or turn off the Red-eye FillFlash, canlera Auto Red-eye...
  • Page 34: Putting Yourself Inthepicture

    • Chapter 2 Putting Yourself in the Picture TheSelf1liner creates a 1O-secnnddelaybeb, v een tiletimeynn press the Shutter hutton and the time the picture istaken. 1 Placetile camera nn a flat surface nr use a tripod. Self _ Self 2 In any Stillmode, press tile SelfTimer Timed Timeq button.
  • Page 35: Taking A Burstseries O Fpictures

    Chapter 2 Taking a Burst Series of Pictures Burst lets ?,r)u to take up to 3 pictures ill quick succession.Burst is ideal for taking pictures of sportingeventsor movingobjects. When you use the Burst feature,the Flashand the SelfTimer are disabled. Turn On Burst lu any Stillmode, press the Sdf Timer buttontwice.
  • Page 36: Stillmenus

    • Chapter 2 Still Menus ExposureCompensation IS()Speed (page _3) (page, zT) LongTimeExposure WhiteBalance (page 28) (page _4) Picture QuaJity(page 29) l)ate St_unp(page 35) ColorMode (page 30) Orien_tion Sensor (page _6) ExposureMetering SetupMenu(page 55) (page _1)
  • Page 37: Setting Exposure Compensation

    Chapter 2 • Setting Exposure Compensation tse EN>nsureCnnapensation to control how much lightenters the c:unera. This settingis usefid for taking pictures illverylarge rooms, under low light, without a flash. Adjustthe exposure byplus or minus 2 steps in l/2-step increments. NO'I}]: l_]xposure ( ]ompensationcannot be used withLongTime l_]xposure. 1 In anyStillmode, press the Menubutton.
  • Page 38: Setting White B Alance

    • Chapter Setting White Balance Whites can look white in dayli_lt, but different under other lighting conditions. [se White Balance to correct the color shifts that result from shooting pictures under different licit sources. In aly Still mode, press the Menu button. 5' Move the joystick _,-/_"...
  • Page 39: Setting Picture Q Uality

    Chapter Setting Picture Quality [se the Quality setting to select a picture resolution. In any Still mode, press tile Menu button. 5' Move the ioystick "_*/_' to highlight Quality _k', then press the OK button. lfighlight an option: Best *'*'_ (4.0 MP)--for priming up to 20 x 30 in.(50 x 75 cm);...
  • Page 40: Setting Color Mode

    • Chapter Setting Color Mode [se Color Mode to control color tones and moods. hi amy still mode, press tile Menu button. Move the joystick _'_/_¢' to highlight Color Mode _, then press the OK button. Move the joystick A/_, to highlight an option, then press the OK button.
  • Page 41: Setting Exposure Metering

    Chapter • Setting Exposure Metering [sv Exposure Met(wing to ensnr(' that tlw proper amount of light enters th(' cam('ra lells. Ill any Still mode, press the Menu fiutton. 5' Move the joystick "_f'_" to highlight Exposure Metering [], then press the OK button.
  • Page 42: Setting Focus Zone

    • Chapter 2 Setting Focus Zone [se tileFocusZone to sdect a large or a concentrated area of fimns. 1 In _mystill mode, press tile Menubutton. 5' Movethe joystick_v**_f_" to highlightFocus Zone I- ], then press the OK butlon. 3 Movethe joystick °_'_/_ to highlightan option, then press the OKhutton.
  • Page 43: Setting Iso Speed

    Chapter 2 • Setting ISO Speed The lSOsettingcontrols the camera's sensitivi_' t olight, tse a lowerlSOsetting in brightlylit scenes; use a higher IS() settingfor low-lightscenes. NOTE: l ligherIS() speedsmay create a picture that is "noisier" than a picture taken at lower 1SOspeeds. ]hese settingsare availableonlyin Auto, Landscape,and Close-upmodes.
  • Page 44: Setting Long Time Exposure

    • Chapter 2 Setting Long Time Exposure [se Lon S TimeExposureto control how hmS the shutter staysopen. Settings are: Off,0.7, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, and 4 seconds. NOTE: L ongTimeExposurecannot be usedwith E',:posureCompensation.If IS()speed has been changed, it is reset to Auto. Set Long Time Exposure 1 hi _mystill mode, press the Menubutton.
  • Page 45: Placing Thedate Onpictures

    Chapter 2 Placing the Date on Pictures tse the Date Stampsettingto imprint the date on your pictures. 1 Makesure the cmnem clockis set to the correct date (page 8). 5' Ill anyStillmode, press tileMenu button. 3 Movetilejoystick _*/'_ to highlightl)ate Stamp6' then press tile OK button.
  • Page 46: Setting Theorientation Sensor

    • Chapter 2 Setting the Orientation Sensor Ifyou rotate the camera to rakea picture (for example, a portrait shot), the OrientationSensor reorients the picture so that it isdispla?,vdcorrect side up. 1*he OrientationSensor is turned on as the default.You c;nl turn it off" s o that pictures are displayedinthdr original orientation.
  • Page 47: Taking Videos

    Taking Videos .." o [se tile Video setting D to take videos or to custounze video-taking settm_,s. Before you t_e a video, make sure your picture storage location is set the v,uy you w_mt it (see page 11). NOTE:Flash is not available in Video mode. "_2mcan ch_mge Optical Zoom before (but not during) video recording.
  • Page 48: Quickview_Reviewing The Video Just Taken

    • Chapter 3 Quickview_Reviewing the Video Just Taken Afteryou take a video, tileLCI) d isplaysthe first frmne of the video for approximately5 seconds. Whiletileframe is displm_edyou can: O Review it: Ifyou take 11o action, tilevideo is saved. to adjust the voMne. Press OKagain to pausethe video.
  • Page 49: Using The Optical Zoom

    Chapter • Using the Optical Zoom [se Optical Zoom to get up to 3X doser to your subject. When you turn on the camera, the lens is set to the Wide _aagleposition. NOTE:Jim can change Optic_ Zoom before (but not during) video recording. Use the viex_]nder or LCI)to fr_une your subject.
  • Page 50: Putting Yourself In The Video

    • Chapter 3 Putting Yourself in the Video TheSelf1liner creates a 1O-seconddelaybetween tiletimeyon press the Shutter hutton midtiletime video recording begins. 1 Placethe camera on a flat surface or use a tripod. 2 Turnthe Modedial to Video_, then press fileSelfTimerbutton. 3 Movethe joystick_/_' to highlighta VideoLengthoption, then press the OK...
  • Page 51: Reviewing Pictures And Videos

    Reviewing Pictures Videos Press the Review button to view and work with your pictures and videos. Remember, press tile Shutter button to take a picture an}time, even in Review, Press the Review button. Ilw LCD d_i_])la) s the [ast picture or video taken.
  • Page 52: Viewing Single Pictures And Videos

    • Chapter 4 Viewing Single Pictures Videos 1 Pressthe Reviewbutton. 2 Movethe joystick _/}, to scroll back_mt or forwardthmu_l pictures andvideos. For fast scrolling, pressmldholda _/ Mtton. Viewing Multiple Pictures and Videos 1 Press the Reviewbutton. 2 Eithermovethe joystick _*, or Press the MenuMtton.
  • Page 53: Playing A Video

    Chapter 4 • Playing a Video 0 To playa video, press tile OKbutton, lb pause,press fileOKbutton &1ringplwback. 0 To adjust the volume,move the joystick _-/_' during playback. 0 lb rewind a video, movethe jwstick during playback.To playthe video,press tile OKbutton. 0 To go to tile previousor nextpicture or video, movetile joystick ¢{/b whileno video is plging.
  • Page 54: Review Menus

    • Chapter 4 Review Menus Magnify(page 44) VideoDate Display (page 49) Protect (page 45) Multi-up(page 42) hnage Storage (page 11) Picture lnfo (page 49) SlideShow(page 46) SetupMenu (page 55) Copy(page 48) Magnifying Pictures [se tileMagnify' featureto zoom in to differentareas of a picture. 1 Press tile Reviewbutton, then locate a picture.
  • Page 55: Protecting Pictures And Videos From Deletion

    Chapter 4 Protecting Pictures and Videos From Deletion 1 Press the Reviewbutlon, then locate the picture or video to protect. :9 Press the Menubutton. 3 Movetileiovstick _'/_¢*_to highlight Protect_1, "thenpress tile OKbutton. Ibe picture or zideo isprotected and cannot be deleted, l'be Protect icon Q, appears _lith theprotected picture or *g&o.
  • Page 56: Running A Slide Show

    • Chapter 4 Running a Slide Show [se tileSlideShowto displayyour pictures and videos on the LCI).To run a slide show on a televisionor on anvexternal device see page 47. Starting the Slide Show 1 Press the Reviewbutton, then press the Menu button. 2 Movethe joystick '_+'1"_"...
  • Page 57 Chapter 4 Turning On Slide Show Loop Wle I yot tt r o I Loop,tile slide show is continuouslyrepeated. On tJm Slide Show menu, move the joystick _'_/w" to highlight Loop, then press tile OK button. Move the joystick _]'<_÷ to highlight On, then press the OK button.
  • Page 58: Copying Pictures And Videos

    • Chapter 4 Copying Pictures and Videos "tim c_ulcopy pictures and videos fronl a card to internaJ nlenln U or from internal menlory to a card. Before you cop), make sure fllat: Q) A card is inserted in the camera. Q) The camera's picture storage locution is set to the locution from which you art' copying.
  • Page 59: Displaying Video Date

    Chapter Displaying Video Date To display tile capture date and time (only during video playback on tile calnera): Press tile Review button, then press the Menu button. 5' Move tile joystick ._/'_' to highlight Video Date l)ispla}, then press tile ()K button.
  • Page 61: Tagging Pictures And Videos

    Tagging Pictures and Videos The Share button lets you "tag" your pictures and videos. When they are transferred to your computm; }_m c:m share: Tagged Pictures Q) By print By em_dl :\s Favorites, for easy organization o11your computer Tagged Videos 0 Byemail Q) AsFavorites When Can I Tag My Pictures...
  • Page 62: Tagging Pictures For Printing

    • Chapter 5 Tagging Pictures for Printing 1 Press the Reviewbutton, then locate a picture. 2 Press the Share button,llighlightPrint_, then press the OKbutton/_ 3 Press _,]'_, to selectthe number of copies (0-99). Zero removes tiletag for that picture. Press tile ()Kbutton.Press the Share Mtlon Share-- to exit the Share menu.
  • Page 63: Tagging Pictures And Videos For Emailing

    Press the Share button to exit the Share menu. Emailing Tagged Pictures and Videos When you tra_lsfer the tagged pictures and videos to ?xmrcomputer, the KODAK EASYSI1ARE Software email screen opens and lets you immediately send the pictures and videos to file addresses you specified.
  • Page 64 • Chapter 5 Tagging Pictures and Videos as Favorites 1 Press the Reviewbutton, then locate a picture or video. 2 Press the Sharebutton. 3 Movethe joystick_°//_ to highlight FavoriteV, then press the OKbutton. l_SeFavorite ico_ qp appears o_ the stal,s bar To removethe tag, press the OKbutton again.
  • Page 65: Customizing Your Camera Settings

    Customizing Your Camera Settings [se Setupto customizecmnera settingsaccording to your preferences. To Access Setup Mode/Menus 1 Ill anymode, press the Mere,button. 2 Movethe joystick ."_'/_ to highlightSetup_=, then press the OKbutton. Setup Menus Rettlr}l to previotls lne)lu )ate &TimeSet (page 8) l)efault Print Quantity Video()tit (page 58) (page 56)
  • Page 66: Changing The Print Quantity Default

    • Chapter Changing Print Quantity Default Thel)efault Print Quantitysetting&termines the wfluethat is displwed on tim SharePrint screen (page 52). 1'hedefaultvaJueis 1. Press the Menubutton. 2 Movethe joystick _]_¢'_ to highlightSetnp*_, then press the OKbutton. {3 Movethe joystick_¢_/'_' to highlightDefaultPrint Qnantity _ , then press the OKbutton.
  • Page 67: Turning Qn Liveview In Still Modes

    Chapter 6 • Turning On Liveview in Still Modes The Liveview featurelets you use the LCI) a s aviewfinder (see page 18). The defaultsettingisOff;press tileOKbutton to turn the LCI)oll whenyou need it. NOTE: L iveview quicklydepletes batteU power; use it sparingly.TheLiveview defaultsettingis Onin Videoand Close-upmodes.
  • Page 68: Setting Video Out

    • Chapter 6 Turning Off the Low Light Auto Focus "kin callprevent the LowLight AutoFocus LED(page la) fronl firing. NOTE: W henthe LowLightAutoFocus EEl)isoff,the camera maynot perform as well in low light. 1 Pressthe Menubutton. 5' Movethe joystick _"/_¢_"to highlightSetnp_, tfien press the OKfiutlon.
  • Page 69: Selecting A Language

    Chapter • Selecting a Language "_bucan display m('nus and scm'n messages ill diff_'r('nt kmgmag_'s. Pressthe Menu button. Move the joystick _4 '_ to highlight Setup _ , then press the OK button. Move the joystick to highlight Language _, then press the OK button. 4- llighlight an option, then press the OK bu [_ou.
  • Page 70: Formatting Internal Memo_ Or Mmc!Sd Card

    Formatting internal lnelnory erases all pictures, videos, and email addresses. (To restore addresses, see KODAK EASYSHARE Software Help.) Removing a cm'd during formaltillg may damage file card. Press tile Menu button. Move tile joystick _*_//_' to highlight Setup _=, then press tile OK button.
  • Page 71: Viewing Camera Information

    Chapter • Viewing Camera information Pressthe Menu button. Move the ioystick _i_,/_Y/to highlight getup _, then press the OK button. Move the joystick to hi_llight About (D then press the OK button. rbe cumem mode! and the cun_elit firm_l are z_mvio_ _ppem: Press the Menu button to exit the menu.
  • Page 73: Installing The Software

    Installing the Software WINDOWS System Requirements O lYrsonal compnter for W1NI)OWS98, 98S1!,MI!, 2000, or XP O 233 Mllz processor or greater O 64 MB of available I_.M (128 MB for WINDOWSXP) O 200 MB of available hard disk space O CI)-ROM drive Available [SB port Color monitor with a minimum resolution of 800 x 600 pixels;...
  • Page 74: Mac Qs X System Requirements

    • Chapter MAC OS X System Requirements O MAC1N]OSIIcomputer vqth a 1;3 or G4 processor O MACOS 10.1.2, minimnm Q) 128 MB of available RAM Q) 200 MB of available hard disk space Q) CI)-ROM drive Q) Built-in tSB port Color monitor Nth a nlinimum resolution of 800 x 600 Oxels;...
  • Page 75: Install The Software

    Chapter • Install the Software For information on the software applications included on the KODAK EASYSHARE Software Cl), see tile Quick Start Guide or the KOI)AK EASYSIIARE Software llelp. _[_lb (AUTION: Install file software from file KODAK EASYSHARE Software CD beii_re cnnnecting tile camera or dock to tile cnmputer.
  • Page 76 • Chapter Follow the on-screen instructions to install the so_vare. If prompted, restart the computer when the installation is complete. Select ]}'pical to automatically install the most commonly used applications. Q) Select Custom to choose the applications you wish to install. NOTE:When prompted, take a few minutes to electronically register your camera and software.
  • Page 77: Connecting To The Computer

    The KOI)AK15XSY_;I1ARE LS443 Canlera Dock makes it easy to transfer your pictures and videos to the computer. The Camera Dock is aJso a rapid battery charger for the included KODAK Li-lon Rechargeable Batter}, and supplies power to tile camera. To keep the battery...
  • Page 78 • Chapter 8 Connecting the Camera Dock Aftertile KOI)AK I_\SYSIlARE So,rare is loaded (see page 63), connect the CameraDockto your computer and to ml external power source. "kinneed: Q) ThetSB cable included withyour canera Q) TheACpower adaptm; 5'*' i ncluded withthe Cameral)ock IMPORI3.NT: Make ,_utwyour camera i,_NOT M the Camera Dock c omt(.ctMg to t)o_¢er...
  • Page 79 Chapter 8 • Docking the Camera To transfer pictures and videos fromthe camera to the computer,or to charge the batteu: 1 lhrn off'the c_unera. Dock connector -]_ 2 Placethecamera in file Cameral)ock and push down to seatthe connector. [he t'owed[ran,_,r lightglows green n'hen the camera ispmper{), seated.
  • Page 80 [he Power/lran,ffbr light blinks green Power/Transfer n hile pictures and _ideos tran,_'i_ light 3 For details on printing midemailing,see tile QuickStart Guideor tile KODAK EASYSI1ARE Softwarelldp. NOTE: Aftertr_msferringpictures midvideos, leave the camera in tile Camera Dock Eightt:linutes after the transfer is...
  • Page 81 Chapter 8 • Charging the Battery The batteryis nut charged whenyou receiveit. 1 lhrn off the camera. 2 Makesure the batteu is instaJledin the cmnera (see page 5). 3 Placetile camera in tile CameraDock (see page 69). O Chargingbegins immediately. O Thered lightindicates charging in progress.
  • Page 82: Connecting With The Usb Cable

    I)Sesoftn are prompts ) ou through the transfer process. NOTE: 3 _u ca: also use a KODAK M ulti-Card Re_uleror KOI)AK S I)Multimedia Card Readm-Wfiterto transfer }*>ur p ictnres. Purchase accessories at your KOl):'d( retail dealer or http://w\_w:kodak.com/go/aceessories.
  • Page 83: Printing Pictures From Your Computer

    • Printing Pictures from Your Computer For details on printingpictures from your conaput('r,seethe QuickStart (;hide or the KODAK I_5\SYSIIARE SoftwareHelp. Printing From an MMC/SD Card Q) Automatically print t_ugged p ictureswhenyon insert your card intoa printer withan MM(TSI) s lot. Seeyour printer User's (iuidefor details.
  • Page 85: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting There maybe times whenyou havequestions about usingyour camera or CameraDock Additionaltechnical informationis availablein the ReadMefile located on the KODAK EASYSIIARE SoftwareCD.For updates to Troubleshootinginformation,see http:/A_vko&lk.conl!goAs443support. TroubleshootingiCa mera Camera Problems _i_iiw!!i_iiiiiiiiiiiiii_ _!_!!!i!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! iii_iWi!i_iii!_i!iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii Camera does not Batteryis not properly Ruiustallthe battery (page 5).
  • Page 86 • Chapter Shutter button qamera is not turned rurn on the camera does not work. (page 7). The camera is Wait until tile light stops blinking processing a picture; before attempting to take another the ready li_lt (near _icture. the viex_iMer) is blinking.
  • Page 87 Chapter9 • iiis_l Picture istoo Flashis not on. Turn on the flash (Dtge22). dark. The subject is mo far Moveso there is no more than awayfor the fash to 10.8 ft (3.3 m) betweenthe hm:ean effect, camera and tile subject; 6.2 ft (1.9 m) in Telephoto.
  • Page 88 • Chapter 9 :F_o Picture is not Thelens is dim. Cleanthe lens (page 96). clear. Subjecttoo close when Moveso thereis atleast 2.0 fl (0.6 rakingpicture, m) betweenthe camera amdtile snbject, or at least O.5 ft (15.2 cm) in Close-upmode. Subjector the cmnem [lold the cmnera steadywhile movedwhile tile talkingthe picture.
  • Page 89 Close_fll s oftware computer, applications, reconnect camera. The BatteryMonitoror Closethat softwarebefore starting similar softwareruns the KODAK Software. constantly. Camlottransfer Softwareisnot installed, l)isconnect tSB cable. (If using ,ictures.\dd Camera Dock,disconnect cable Newllardware and remove camera from l)ock).
  • Page 90 (or internal memory (page 60). other directoU Caution:Formattinga card erases coucerll). all pictures mid videos,including protected files.(Formattinginternal memoU _dsoerases emaJl aldresses. To restore addresses, see KODAK E ASYSIIARE So,rare IMp.) &O...
  • Page 91 Chapter 9 • Camera LCD Messages Noimagesto display There are no pictures Changepicture storage ill the current storage loc_ion setting (page 11). location. Inserta newcard or format Memorycard requires The card is corrupted or formatted for fi)rmatting tile card (page 60). another digit_d camera.
  • Page 92 • Chapter 9 Switchon card is in Reset the switch aksshown Card is protected on LCI). (Reset switcholl card) write-protectposition. The card is Card is locked (Insert To take a picture, insert a a new card) write-protected. new card or change storage location to internal memory (page 11).
  • Page 93 Chapter 9 • The internal Leavethe camera off lor lligh camera temperature ofthe several minutes,then turn temperature. (Camera willhe turned off.) camera is too high for it back on. the camera to operate. Ifthe message reappears, Tile viewfiMerli_lt repeat file sequence above glows red and the until tile messagedoes not camera turns off.
  • Page 94 • Chapter 9 Camera Ready Light Status Ready light_ Canera isnot turned l'urn on the camera Ready light does not turn on and the (page 7). camera does not Batery is exhalsted. Rechargethe batteU work. /page 71). Mode dial was on l'nrn Mode dial off,then back on.
  • Page 95 Chapter9 • _raR Transli,r pictures to the Camera's internal Ready light glows computer (page 67), ddete steady red. card is nlenlory full. picturesfl'omtile cmnera (page 43), switchstorage locations (page 11), or insert a card _xit[1 a vailable memoU (page 10). Wait.Resunlepicture taking Canlera processing when the light turns green.
  • Page 96: Troubleshooting--Camera

    • Chapter 9 Troubleshooting--Camera Dock Camera Dock Problems iiiii:iiii!_i!iiiiiiiiiiiiii!!E_;_;_;_ii_iiii!_i!iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiii_iiiiii_i_iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii Pictures are not ACadapter or [SB Check the connections (page 68). transferred to cable is not securely the computer connected. So'rare is not lnstNl the software (page 63). installed. Closeall softwareapplications Too maW applications running midtry _gaJn.
  • Page 97 Chapter 9 • Camera Dock Light Status Power/Transfer light Battery charging light Steady Green J'he camera is seated in the Camera Dock, connected to AC power, and battery is not charging. Bliuking Green Pictures and videos are being transferred to the computer. Steady Red The batte U is chafing.
  • Page 99: Getting Heip

    Getting Help Helpful Web Links llelp vdth WINDOWSOperating ww,_:kodak.conl/go/pcbasics Syst('m and working with digital )ictnms llelp with _mr cmnera wx_:kodak.conJgo/ls443support Download the latest camera ww,_:kodak.com/go/ls_3downloals so,rare and firmware Optimize your printer for truer, wxv<kodak.com/go/onetouch more vibrant colors Getsupport for c_mleras, software, ww<kodak.conl/go/snpport...
  • Page 100: Telephone Customer Support

    • Chapter 10 Telephone Customer Support Ifyou have questions cuuceruiugtile oper_ion of the suftwareor camera, you mWspeak witha customer support representative. Before You Call Pleasehave tile c_uneraor CameraDock counecWdto your computer,be at your computer,and havethe followinginformation available: Operatingwstem Processor speed (Mllz) Compumr m odal Amountof memoW(MB) l!:.:act error messageyou received...
  • Page 101 Chapter10 • Telephone Numbers Austr_Jia 1800 147 701 AustriagOsterreich 0179 567 357 Bdgium/Belgique 02 713 14 45 Brazil 0800 150000 C_mada 1 800 465 6325 China 800 820 6027 Demnark/l)amnark 3 848 71 30 lrel_md/Eire Ol 407 3054 Finland!Suomi 0800 1 17056 France Ol 55 1740 77 069 5007 0035...
  • Page 102 • Chapter10 Spain/Espana 91 749 76 53 Sweden/Sverige 08 587 704 21 Switzerland/SchweiTJSuisse 01 838 53 51 Taiw_m 00 0 861 008 Thailand O01800 631 0017 0870 243 0270 t hired States 1 800 235 6325 Outsk|ethe [ hired States 585 726 7260 InternationalToll Line +44 131 458 6714...
  • Page 103: Appendix

    Chapter 11 Appendix Ca mera Specifications _Ls4_3 _ Color 24-bit, millionsof colors Comnnmication USB ViaCameraDock or tSB cable withcomputer Dimensions Width 4.3 in. (109 ram) l)epth 1.5 in. (37.5 ram) lleight 2.4 in. (61.5 ram) Weight 8.6 oz (245 g) withbruteU and card Exposurecontrol Multi-pattern/CenterweightedTTL-i¢with program modes (Standard, Sport,Night,...
  • Page 104 • Chapter 11 Lens Type Opticalqu_il) glass, 6 group#7 elements (4 aspherical lenses) f/2.8 - f/9.6 M_k_imu Aperture FocalLength _5- 105 mm Focus l)istance Close-up: 6 m 27.5 in. (13 to 70 cm) Standard: 2 ft (0.6 m) m infinity Landscape:Fixedfocus Operating]'emperature ;2 to 104`oF (0 to 40_' C)
  • Page 105: Original Factory Settings--Camera

    Chapter • Original Factory Settings--Camera _tory; l)ate/Time 2002/1/1; 12:00 l)_te/Time Stamp l)efanlt Print Quantity l)i_tal Zoom initiation Pause Exposure Metering Mode Multi-patterued Flash Auto: Auto or Red-eye Sport, Night: Auto Laudscape, Close-up, Video: Flash Off Focus Zone Multi-zone Language English Live-view Orientation Sensor Picture!Video Storage...
  • Page 106: Upgrading Vour Software And Firmware

    Chapter Upgrading Your Software and Firmware l)ownlnad the latest versions of the sofhvare inclnded on the KODAK EASYSI1ARI_ SoNvare Cl) and the camera firmware (the software that rims on the caunera). See http://wx_'_vkodak.cnm/go/ls_3downloads. Tips, Safety, Maintenance Q) Alwaysfollow hasic saffei)'precantions. Refer to the "hnpnrtant &fiery Instructions"...
  • Page 107: Storage Capacities

    Chapter • Storage Capacities File sizes can vary. "k)u may be able to store more or fewer pictur('s aM vid('os. l)twchase accessories at your KOI)AKretail dealer or http ://x_v kodak.com/go/accessorie Picture Storage Capacity Number of pictures Best Better Good Qualit 3'...
  • Page 108: Card File Naming Conventions

    • Chapter 11 Locating Pictures and Videos on a Card Picturesstored oi1MMC/SI) C ardsuse a standard agreed upon by manycamera mannfactnrers. Thislets you use the cards in differentcameras. If._xm use a card reader to retrieve._x3ur fles, the followingdescription of the card file structure maybe helpfifl.
  • Page 109 Chapter • O If you use tilt' card in a cmnera other tMn tile KOI}AK EASYSIIARE LS443 Zoonl Digital Canlera, and that cmnera mamffacturer adheres to this file structure standard, tile kl}CIM folder contains a folder named by that camera. For more infimnation, refer to the docmnentation that accomp_mied that camera.
  • Page 110: Using The Battery

    • Chapter Using the Battery O Werecommend using only a KODAK I!ASYSI1ARE E-Ion Rechargeable Battery or equivalent 3.7V E-Ion. Not ;dl manufacturer's 3.7V E-Ion rechargeable batteries are compatible Mth the camera, l)amage caused by unauthorized accessories is not cnvered under warranty. Purchase accessories at your KODAK retail de:JJer or http://ww\_:kodak.com/go/aecessnries.
  • Page 111: Power-Saving Features

    Chapter 11 Expected Battery Life 200-300 BatteU * ActualbatteU lifemW vaU based Oilusage. Power-Saving Features 1 minnte L(;I)turns off. Press tilt'OK button, 8 minutes Camera enters auto power off.Flash, Press anybutton self-timer, burst, exposure compensation, or insert or white baJance,IS(),color mode, and long removea card).
  • Page 112 • Chapter 11 Thisequipment has been tested and found to complywiththe limitsfor a (;lass Bdigitaldevice,purbuantto Part 15 ofthe FCC Rules.These limitsam designed to providereasonable protection againstharmful interference ina residential installation. ThisequiI)mentgenerates, uses, _mdcan radiate radio freqnencyenergy and, if not in,stalledor used in accorc'lancewiththe instructions, maycause harmful interferenceto radio communications,llowever,there is no guar_mteethat interference,,','ill n ot occur in a particular installation.
  • Page 113 Index batte U about loading, 5 camera information, 61 burst series, 25 button picture, video, 49 ACadapter, 5 arrm_, ii accessories, bu}Jng, 89 ddem, 19 adjusting fl_ksh,22 exposure compensation, 27 lnelllL 11 picture qualJ_, 29 OK, 7 a&anced digit_dzoom, 61 revJe_, 41 arrm_ buttons, ii share, 51...
  • Page 114 index transferring pictures, 70 customizing camera settJngs, 55 USBconnectJon, 68 using, 67 date Canadiancompliance, 102 imprJntJng on pictures, 35 card, memou, 98 settJng, 8 caring for your camera, 96 DCIM folder, card, 98 changJng picture, video defaults location, 11 changing print quantJg, 56 cMrging BatteryPack, 71 original settings, 95 charging lighks, Camera...
  • Page 115 index • fl)lders,card, 98 EASYSHARE Sofr,_ a re, fl)rmatting installing,63 internal memoff, 60 emaJ]Jng pictures, videos, 53 MMC/SD card, 60 error mess:ges, 81 exposure guiddines, batteu, 100 compensation,27 long time, 34 exposure metering,31 extem_d vide()device camera, 75 setting vide() out, CameraDock, 86 vievdng pictures, videos, 47...
  • Page 116 96 location, 11 light storage c_q)aci_, 97 charging, 71 ISO speed, 33 ready, camera, 84 stir-timer, camera, 24, 40 IJve_ic_, KODAK E AS'_'SHARE Soft_are turning on, 57 gettinghelp, 89 using LCDas viev_finder, 18 inst;dling,65 loading transferringpictures, 72 MMUSD card, 10...
  • Page 117 index • file name conventions, 98 date imprint, 35 formattJng, 60 deleting, 43 inserting, 10 downloading, 72 printing from, 73 emai]Jng tagged, 53 problems, 80 file naming, 98 setting picture, video locating on card, 98 location, 11 magnifying, 44 storage capacities, 97 printing, 73 mode dial, 6 printing tagged, 52...
  • Page 118 • index product overvim_, ii deleting, 43 protecting pictures, videos, 45 m:gni_, 44 on LCD,42 protecting, 45 quality slide shove, 46 print, digital zoom, 21 revie_ing videos setting, 29 as you take them, 38 quickvie_, 38 deleting, 43 turning off, 56 on LCD,42 using, 19, 38 protecting, 45...
  • Page 119 index • resolution,29 screen icons, sdf-thner, 24, 40 storage capacity,memou, 97 vide()out, 58 strap, wrist, 4 setup mode, using, 55 support, technical 90 share button, 51 _stem folder, card, 98 shutoff,mlto, 101 systemrequirements shutter MACINTOSH, 64 problems, 76 WINDOWS, 63 sdf-thner del_g,24, 40 sounds, 57 tagging...
  • Page 120 49 vievdng picture upgradJng soft_ are, after taking, 19, 42 firmware, 96 from intema] memory, 42 URI,s,Kodak web sJtes, 89 magnified, 44 on MMUSDCard, 42 ¥ vie_ing vide(), after taking, 38 vide() mode, using, 37 vide() out, setting, 58...
  • Page 121 Eastman Kodak Company 343 State Street Rochester, Nt'wYork 14650 © Eastman Kodak Company, 2002 Kodak a_ld EasyShare are trademarks of Ea.stman Kodak Compan): P/S 6B8176...

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