Kodak EASYSHARE C1550 Extended User Manual

Kodak EASYSHARE C1550 Extended User Manual

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KODAK EASYSHARE
Camera / C1550
Extended user guide
www.kodak.com
For help with your camera:
www.kodak.com/go/C1550support

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  • Page 1 KODAK EASYSHARE Camera / C1550 Extended user guide www.kodak.com For help with your camera: www.kodak.com/go/C1550support...
  • Page 2 Eastman Kodak Company Rochester, New York 14650 © Eastman Kodak Company, 2011 All screen images are simulated. Kodak, EasyShare, and Pulse are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company. 4H8509_en...
  • Page 3: Front View

    Front view Shutter button Zoom Flash Self-timer/Video light www.kodak.com/go/support Flash button Mode button Power button Microphone Product features Beeper Lens...
  • Page 4: Back View

    Product features Back view Tripod socket Delete button Menu button Info button Battery compartment SD/SDHC Card (Optional accessory) www.kodak.com/go/support Strap post USB port Share button Review button SD/SDHC Card slot...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Marking pictures/videos for emailing ... 18 4 Reviewing and editing ...19 Reviewing pictures/videos ... 19 Deleting pictures/videos ... 20 Viewing pictures/videos in different ways... 21 A smarter way to find and enjoy your pictures... 22 Understanding the review icons... 23 www.kodak.com/go/support...
  • Page 6 Displaying pictures/videos on a television... 24 Using the menu button in review... 25 Cropping pictures... 25 Rotating pictures... 26 Using KODAK PERFECT TOUCH Technology... 26 Editing videos ... 27 Selecting multiple pictures/videos ... 28 5 Doing more with your camera ...29 Using the menu button to change settings...
  • Page 7: Setting Up Your Camera

    Setting up your camera Attaching the wrist strap Loading the batteries All batteries lose power over time–even if they’re not being used. Purchase extra batteries for your event Watch the battery level www.kodak.com/go/support www.kodak.com/go/accessories See page 6...
  • Page 8: Turning On The Camera

    Setting the language and date/time NOTE: To change language in the future, use the Setup Menu Press the Power button. Language: to change. to accept. Date/Time: At the prompt, press to change current field. for previous/next field. to accept. (see page 33). www.kodak.com/go/support...
  • Page 9: Storing Pictures On An Optional Sd Or Sdhc Card

    If pictures/videos are detected in internal memory and a card is inserted, the camera prompts you to move the pictures to the card (and erase those in internal memory). Purchase accessories www.kodak.com/go/support Setting up your camera Turn off the camera.
  • Page 10: Taking Pictures/Videos

    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: Multiple framing marks may appear when faces are detected. www.kodak.com/go/support...
  • Page 11: Taking A Video

    To review pictures/videos anytime, see Adjusting LCD brightness You can adjust the LCD brightness for your environment or to conserve battery power, page www.kodak.com/go/support 1 Press the Mode button, then displays Video 2 Press the Shutter button completely down, then release it. To stop recording, press and release the Shutter button again.
  • Page 12: Understanding The Picture-Taking Icons

    Self timer Exposure compensation Flash mode Capture mode Watch the battery level Don’t miss out on great pictures and videos—watch the battery level. Purchase extra batteries Full Three quarters Half Critical AC Power www.kodak.com/go/accessories www.kodak.com/go/support Pictures/time remaining Zoom indicator Battery level...
  • Page 13: Using The Optical Zoom

    LCD is at the end of the optical zoom range. Release the lever, then turn it again. NOTE: You may notice decreased image quality when using digital zoom. www.kodak.com/go/support 1 Use the LCD to frame your subject. 2 To zoom in, turn the lever right toward T (Telephoto).
  • Page 14: Using The Flash

    Every time you take a picture, regardless of the lighting conditions. Use when the subject is in shadow or is “backlit” (when the light is behind the subject). NOTE: (Not available in Smart Capture mode.) Never A preflash fires, shrinking the eye pupil, before the picture is taken. www.kodak.com/go/support...
  • Page 15: Using Different Modes

    OK . Use this mode Smart Capture Scene Video Program www.kodak.com/go/support until the LCD displays the mode that best suits Mode button General picture taking—it offers excellent image quality and ease of use. ■ Faces get focus and exposure priority.
  • Page 16 People indoors, in low-light scenes. Panorama L-R, R-L “Stitching” 2 or 3 pictures into 1 panoramic scene. (See Blur Reduction Reducing blur caused by camera shake or subject motion. until the LCD displays SCN, then press OK . www.kodak.com/go/support page 13.)
  • Page 17: Using Shortcuts

    Exposure Compensation, Self-timer, and Auto focus in Capture mode. In Review mode, access People Tags and Keyword Tags. (You’ll see different functions in different modes.) 3 Press to choose a setting. Shortcuts www.kodak.com/go/support Taking pictures/videos Press to show/hide shortcuts.
  • Page 18: Using The Self-Timer

    Burst is unavailable in some modes. (see page 11) or these steps: to choose Self-timer, then press OK. A picture is taken after a 10-second delay. The first picture is taken after a 10-second delay. A 11) or these steps: to choose Burst On. www.kodak.com/go/support...
  • Page 19: Taking Panoramic Pictures

    After you take 3 pictures, the pictures are automatically stitched together. Take 2 or 3 pictures. Get 1 panoramic picture. NOTE: To use the self-timer 10-second or 2-second setting, see www.kodak.com/go/support Taking pictures/videos until the LCD displays SCN, then press OK . page...
  • Page 20: Sharing And Tagging Pictures

    It’s never been easier to share pictures on your favorite social networking sites. IMPORTANT: To use the sharing and social networking features, you must install the KODAK Share Button App. 1 Press the Share button, then If it’s your first time, a Help screen appears.
  • Page 21: Choose Which Social Networking Sites To Display On Your Camera

    Review and press the Share button, only chosen sites are shown. Manage email addresses and KODAK PULSE Digital Frames You can add, edit, or delete email addresses and KODAK PULSE Digital Frames on your camera. 1 Press the Share button. Press Manage Frames), then press OK.
  • Page 22: Tagging Pictures

    Tag People, then press OK. You (see page 17), then press OK. (see 11). to select a face, to choose Yes, then press OK. to choose www.kodak.com/go/support...
  • Page 23: Using The Keyboard

    The keyboard appears when you need to enter text. 1 Press to choose a letter, then press OK. 2 When finished, press www.kodak.com/go/support button. to choose Tag People, then press OK. to choose OK, then press OK. to choose OK, then press OK.
  • Page 24: Marking Pictures/Videos For Emailing

    Marking pictures/videos for emailing It’s simple to mark pictures so that they’re ready to email when you transfer them to your computer and use KODAK Software. First, create a new email address. (See keyboard.) 1 Press the Share button. Press 2 Press to choose Email, then press OK.
  • Page 25: Reviewing And Editing

    Reviewing and editing Reviewing pictures/videos Review Playing a video Playback speed www.kodak.com/go/support 1 Press the Review 2 Press for previous/next picture/video. ■ To exit, press the Review button or press the Shutter button halfway down. ■ To view pictures/videos as thumbnails, press the Wide Angle (W) button.
  • Page 26: Deleting Pictures/Videos

    Press the Menu CAUTION: Formatting internal memory or an SD or SDHC Card deletes all (including protected) pictures/videos. (Formatting internal memory also deletes email addresses and keyword tags.) button. button. button to exit the menu. Protecting to choose Done, www.kodak.com/go/support...
  • Page 27: Viewing Pictures/Videos In Different Ways

    3 To see a single picture/video, press Telephoto (T) button. ■ To select multiple pictures/videos, see Press the Review button to exit Review. ■ www.kodak.com/go/support 1 Turn the lever toward T (Telephoto) to magnify 2X–8X. 2 Press ■ Press OK to return to 1X.
  • Page 28: A Smarter Way To Find And Enjoy Your Pictures

    Angle (W) to see thumbnails or picture stacks. To return to picture-taking mode, press the Shutter button halfway down. People Date Tip: For best results, make sure the camera’s date/time is current Tagging with keywords, page button. 18.) Favorites Keywords (see page www.kodak.com/go/support 33).
  • Page 29: Understanding The Review Icons

    Understanding the review icons Video duration Select picture/video Shortcuts* Edit tags View thumbnails Play video Upload Favorite Keyword or People Tag * For more about shortcuts, see www.kodak.com/go/support page Reviewing and editing Print/number of prints Protected Email Picture/Video number Battery level...
  • Page 30: Displaying Pictures/Videos On A Television

    To connect the camera directly to a television, use an A/V cable (may be sold separately). Purchase accessories www.kodak.com/go/accessories NOTE: Ensure that the camera Video Out setting (NTSC or PAL) is correct (see page 33). Image quality on a television screen may not be as good as on a computer monitor or when printed.
  • Page 31: Using The Menu Button In Review

    The picture is cropped. (The original is saved.) Cropped pictures cannot be cropped again on the camera. ■ To return to picture-taking mode, press the Shutter button halfway down. www.kodak.com/go/support button, then the Menu 1 Press the Review picture to crop.
  • Page 32: Rotating Pictures

    5 Press OK. ■ Press the Shutter button halfway down to return to Capture mode. Using KODAK PERFECT TOUCH Technology KODAK PERFECT TOUCH Technology helps ensure better, brighter pictures. 1 Press the Review 2 Press the Menu button, then TOUCH Tech, then press OK.
  • Page 33: Editing Videos

    4 x 6-inch (10 x 15 cm) print. Picture Video ■ To return to picture-taking mode, press the Shutter button halfway down. www.kodak.com/go/support 1 Press the Review video. 2 Press the Menu button, then Edit tab. Choose Trim, then press OK.
  • Page 34: Selecting Multiple Pictures/Videos

    2 Press OK to select pictures/videos. A check mark appears on the picture. (Press OK again to remove a check mark.) You can now print, transfer, delete, etc. the selected pictures. www.kodak.com/go/support to find a button, then to choose the...
  • Page 35: Doing More With Your Camera

    Using the capture tab (available when the camera is in a capture mode) Settings Picture Size Choose a picture resolution. Self-timer/Burst Choose Self-timer or Burst feature. www.kodak.com/go/support More information See Specifications, starting on 2 Seconds 10 Seconds 2 Picture Timer Burst On—Press the Shutter button halfway to focus and set exposure.
  • Page 36 ISO 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1250 See Specifications, starting on Vivid Color—For increased saturation and exaggerated color. Full Color—For rich, balanced color. Basic Color—For accurate color. Black & White—For black and white. Sepia—For a reddish-brown, antique look. www.kodak.com/go/support page page...
  • Page 37 Choose how the camera assesses the scene for exposure and focus. AF Control (Still) Choose an auto-focus setting. www.kodak.com/go/support Doing more with your camera More information Auto—Automatically corrects white balance. Ideal for general picture taking. Daylight—For pictures in natural lighting.
  • Page 38 Self-timer Choose a Self-timer feature. More information New Keyword Delete Keyword See Specifications, starting on More information Continuous AF—Camera is always focusing during liveview. Single AF—Camera focuses once, when the Shutter button is pressed. 10 Seconds 2 Seconds page www.kodak.com/go/support...
  • Page 39: Using The Setup Menu

    ■ Individual social networking sites ■ E-mail addresses (all or none) ■ KODAK PULSE Digital Frames (all or none) All on—All alert sounds are on. Shutter only All off—All alert sounds are off. NTSC—Used in North America and Japan; most common format.
  • Page 40 IMPORTANT: To use the sharing and social networking features, you must install the KODAK Share Button App (page 35). KODAK Camera Software View URL on camera to download KODAK Software. Format CAUTION: Formatting deletes all pictures/videos, including those that are protected. Removing a card during formatting may damage the card.
  • Page 41: Transferring, Printing Pictures

    Get Software help www.kodak.com/go/support 1 Turn off the camera. 2 Use the KODAK Camera USB Cable, Micro B / 5-Pin to connect the camera to the computer. (Use only the cable included with this camera.) 3 Turn on the camera.
  • Page 42: Printing Pictures

    Connection setting (in the Setup menu) to Other Application You need a camera, a PICTBRIDGE enabled Printer, and a USB cable. Connecting the camera to a KODAK All-in-One Printer 1 Turn off the camera and printer. 2 Connect the appropriate USB cable from the camera to the printer.
  • Page 43: Mark Your Pictures For Printing

    Automatically print tagged pictures when you insert your card into a printer with ■ an SD/SDHC Card slot. See your printer user’s guide for details. ■ Make prints at an SD/SDHC Card-capable KODAK Picture Kiosk. Go to www.kodak.com/go/picturemaker. Take the card to your local photo retailer for professional printing. ■...
  • Page 44: Troubleshooting

    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. Turning on camera Help Press the Menu then make a menu choice. Press the Info Scroll through a Help topic. www.kodak.com/go/support button, button.
  • Page 45: Troubleshooting

    Wipe the battery’s contacts with a clean, dry cloth before inserting it in the camera. Insert a new/charged battery Limit the time you review pictures/videos on the camera LCD. Purchase a spare battery at www.kodak.com/go/accessories. Troubleshooting (see page 33). (see page (see page 35).
  • Page 46: Computer/Connectivity Problems

    Turn off the camera, then turn it back on. Make sure the batteries are fresh and installed correctly page Make sure the KODAK Camera USB Cable, Micro B / 5-Pin is connected to the camera and the computer turn on the camera.
  • Page 47 When the framing marks turn green, press the Shutter button completely down to take the picture. ■ In Program mode, decrease the Exposure Compensation page www.kodak.com/go/support (see page 45). (see page (see page 8) in Program mode, Backlight in SCN mode, Specifications, page 30).
  • Page 48: Getting Help On The Web

    Get support for your product (FAQs, troubleshooting information, arrange for repairs, etc.) Purchase camera accessories Download the latest camera firmware and software Register your camera Chat, email, write, or phone Kodak (Chat not available in all languages) Get information on KODAK All-in-One Printers www.kodak.com/go/C1550support www.kodak.com/go/accessories www.kodak.com/go/C1550downloads...
  • Page 49: Appendix

    Face recognition—Yes Shutter speed—1/4–1/1400 seconds (Auto) 1/2–8 seconds (Manual) Long time exposure—0.5–8 seconds ISO speed—Up to 1250 at full resolution Program mode: Auto 80–400; manual 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1250 www.kodak.com/go/support (The SD logo is a trademark of the...
  • Page 50 Video capture—2 GB maximum; VGA (640 x 480 @ 25 fps) Communication with computer—USB 2.0 high speed (PIMA 15740 protocol); via KODAK Camera USB Cable, Micro B / 5-Pin Video output—NTSC or PAL Microphone—Yes Beeper—Yes PICTBRIDGE support—Yes Power—2 KODAK AA Alkaline Batteries, ENERGIZER L91 Lithium Battery, KODAK -Law) www.kodak.com/go/support...
  • Page 51: Care And Maintenance

    Do not allow chemicals, such as suntan lotion, to contact painted surfaces. ■ Service agreements may be available in your country. Contact a dealer of KODAK Products for more information. ■ For digital camera disposal or recycling information, contact your local authorities.
  • Page 52: Storage Capacities

    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, go to www.kodak/go/accessories. ■...
  • Page 53: Battery Replacement, Battery Life

    For more information on batteries, go to www.kodak.com/go/batterytypes. Battery replacement, battery life KODAK 2AA Alkaline Batteries: 180 pictures per charge. Battery life per CIPA testing method. (Approx. number of pictures in Smart Capture mode, using an SD Card.) Actual life may vary based on usage.
  • Page 54: 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 55: Regulatory Compliance

    Unless a specific Kodak warranty is communicated to the purchaser in writing by a Kodak company, no warranty or liability exists beyond any minimum requirements imposed by law, even though defect, damage, or loss may be by negligence or other act.
  • Page 56: Canadian Doc Statement

    FCC regulation. The KODAK High Performance USB AC Adapter K20-AM complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following...
  • Page 57 Appendix Hereby, Eastman Kodak Company declares that this KODAK Product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Australian C-Tick N137 VCCI Class B ITE China RoHS www.kodak.com/go/support...
  • Page 58 Appendix Russian GOST-R Eastman Kodak Company Rochester, NY 14650 Korean Class B ITE www.kodak.com/go/support...
  • Page 59 35 cropping pictures, 25 customize camera, 33 date setting, 2 deleting during quickview, 5 from internal memory, 20 from SD/SDHC Card, 20 protecting pictures, videos, 20 digital zoom, 7 display, brightness, 5 disposal, recycling, 45 download KODAK Software, 35...
  • Page 60 ISO speed, 30 keyboard, 17 keywords, 18 KODAK EASYSHARE Software upgrading, 45 KODAK PERFECT TOUCH Technology, 26 KODAK Software, download, 35 Kodak Web sites, 38 language, 33 brightness, 33 reviewing pictures, 19 reviewing videos, 19 LCD brightness, 5, 33 lens...
  • Page 61 16 PERFECT TOUCH Technology, 26 PICTBRIDGE enabled printer, 36 picture size, 29, 30 pictures cropping, 25 emailing marked, 18 KODAK PERFECT TOUCH, 26 marking, 37 protecting, 20 review icons, 23 reviewing, 19 taking, modes, 9 transfer to computer, 35...
  • Page 62 33 specifications, camera, 43 strap, 1 tagging keywords, 18 people, faces, 16 taking pictures, videos, 4 television, slide show, 24 time, setting, 2 timer, shutter delay, 12 tips battery guidelines, 47 care & maintenance, 45 transfer pictures, 35 www.kodak.com/go/support...
  • Page 63 27 troubleshooting, 38 turning camera on and off, 2 typing, 17 undelete, undo, 20 upgrading software, firmware, 45 URLs, Kodak Web sites, 38 transfer pictures, 35 VCCI compliance, 51 video edit, 27 emailing marked, 18 out, 33...

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