Kodak EasyShare C122 Extended User Manual

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KODAK EASYSHARE C122

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Extended user guide
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  • Page 1: Digital Camera

    KODAK EASYSHARE C122 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/c122support...
  • Page 2 Eastman Kodak Company Rochester, New York 14650 © Eastman Kodak Company, 2010 All screen images are simulated. Kodak, EasyShare, Max, and Pulse are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company. 4H6917_en...
  • Page 3: Front View

    Front view Self-timer/ Video light IMPORTANT: Your camera offers a built-in Help system. www.kodak.com/go/support Flash Beeper Lens Microphone See page Product features...
  • Page 4: Back View

    Back view IMPORTANT: Your camera offers a built-in Help system. Delete Menu Info Review A/V Out Tripod socket USB port Power Mode Flash Shutter Strap post Wide Angle/ Telephoto (Digital zoom) Share Battery compartment SD/SDHC Card slot See page www.kodak.com/go/support...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    4 Reviewing and editing ...16 Reviewing pictures/videos ... 16 Deleting pictures/videos ... 16 Viewing pictures/videos in different ways... 18 A smarter way to find and enjoy your pictures... 19 Understanding the review icons... 20 Creating a slide show... 21 www.kodak.com/go/support...
  • Page 6 8 Appendix ...40 Camera specifications ... 40 Care and maintenance ... 42 Upgrading your software and firmware... 42 Storage capacities ... 42 Important safety instructions ... 43 Battery replacement, battery life ... 44 Limited warranty ... 44 Regulatory compliance ... 46 www.kodak.com/go/support...
  • Page 7: Setting Up Your Camera

    Setting up your camera Attaching the strap Loading the AA batteries Purchase extra batteries for your special event www.kodak.com/go/c122accessories www.kodak.com/go/support...
  • Page 8: Turning On The Camera

    Setting the language and date/time NOTE: To change language in the future, use the Setup Menu Language: to change. OK to accept. Date/Time: At the prompt, press OK. to change current field. for previous/next field. OK to accept. (see page 29). www.kodak.com/go/support...
  • Page 9: Storing Pictures On An Optional Sd Or Sdhc Card

    Inserting or removing a card while the camera is on may damage the pictures, the card, or the camera. 1 Turn off the camera. 2 Insert a card until it clicks. 3 Turn on the camera. Purchase accessories www.kodak.com/go/support Setting up your camera www.kodak.com/go/c122accessories...
  • Page 10: Taking Pictures/Videos

    2 Press the Shutter button all the way down, then release it. To stop recording, press and release the Shutter button again. To review and work with videos, see www.kodak.com/go/support until the LCD displays button, then until , then press OK .
  • Page 11 NOTE: Audio is captured during video recording. Audio can be heard when the video is played on a computer or when the camera is connected to a TV To review pictures/videos anytime, www.kodak.com/go/support While a picture/video is displayed, you may:...
  • Page 12: Understanding The Picture-Taking Icons

    Purchase extra batteries for your special event Using the digital zoom www.kodak.com/go/c122accessories 1 Use the LCD to frame your subject. 2 To zoom in, press Telephoto (T). To zoom out, press Wide Angle (W).
  • Page 13: Using The Flash

    Auto Fill (Flash On) Red-eye Preflash Reduction www.kodak.com/go/support Flash fires When the lighting conditions require it. 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).
  • Page 14: Using Different Modes

    TV page Point-and-shoot simplicity when taking pictures in practically any situation. (See page button and choose Picture Size. Audio can be heard when the video is www.kodak.com/go/support (see...
  • Page 15 Bright snow scenes. Fireworks Fireworks. For best results, place the camera on a steady surface or tripod. Night Portrait Reduces red eye of people in night scenes or low-light conditions. www.kodak.com/go/support button, then until the LCD displays SCN, then press Taking pictures/videos...
  • Page 16: Using Shortcuts

    1 Press the Info button. The shortcuts appear. To hide the shortcuts again, press 2 Press to access functions like Exposure Compensation and Self-timer. (You’ll see different functions in different modes.) 3 Press to choose a setting. Shortcuts Press to show/hide shortcuts. www.kodak.com/go/support...
  • Page 17: Using The Self-Timer

    3 Compose the scene. Press the Shutter button all the way down. The camera takes the picture/pictures after the delay. To take a video after a 2- or 10-second delay, use the same procedure. www.kodak.com/go/support (see page to choose Self-timer, then press OK.
  • Page 18: Sharing Pictures/Videos

    Sharing pictures/videos Sharing through social networks It’s never been easier to share pictures on your favorite social networking sites. IMPORTANT: To use the social networking features, you need to download KODAK Software. 1 Press the Review 2 Press the Share button.
  • Page 19 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 In Review, press the Share button. Press Addresses (or Manage Frames), then press OK.
  • Page 20: Tagging Pictures/Videos With Keywords

    The keyboard appears when you need it. 1 Press to choose a letter, then press OK. 2 When finished, press button, then to find a picture. to choose Keyword Tag, then press OK. to choose OK, then press OK. Using the button. www.kodak.com/go/support...
  • Page 21: Marking Pictures/Videos For Emailing

    Marking pictures/videos for emailing It’s simple to mark pictures/videos so that they’re ready to email using KODAK Software. First, create a new email address. (See 1 Press the Review 2 Press the Share button. 3 Press to find an email address, then press OK.
  • Page 22: Reviewing And Editing

    2X speed; press again for 4X. ■ NOTE: Audio can be heard when the video is played on a computer or when the camera is connected to a TV button. button. (see page page 17.) www.kodak.com/go/support 22).
  • Page 23: Protecting Pictures/Videos From Deletion

    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.) www.kodak.com/go/support button. to protect other pictures/videos, or press button to exit the menu. Reviewing and editing...
  • Page 24: Viewing Pictures/Videos In Different Ways

    Press the Review button to exit Review. 1 Press Telephoto (T) to magnify 1X–8X. 2 Press ■ Press OK to return to 1X. button. page to view other parts of a picture. and choose the appropriate tab. to choose it. Then press the www.kodak.com/go/support...
  • Page 25: A Smarter Way To Find And Enjoy Your Pictures

    Press Telephoto (T) see pictures in a stack or to see an individual picture. Press Wide Angle (W) to see thumbnails or picture stacks. To return to picture-taking mode, press the Review button. Date www.kodak.com/go/support (page 14) to make them easy to find, later. button. Favorites...
  • Page 26: Understanding The Review Icons

    Reviewing and editing Understanding the review icons Video duration Select picture/video Shortcuts* Keyword tag View thumbnails Play video Upload Favorite Keyword tag * For more about shortcuts, see page www.kodak.com/go/support Print/number of prints Protected Email Picture/Video number Battery level...
  • Page 27: Creating A Slide Show

    On, then press OK. 3 Press to choose Preview Slide Show, then press OK. The slide show repeats until you press OK or until the batteries are exhausted. www.kodak.com/go/support button. Select pictures (see to choose the Review tab. to choose Loop, then...
  • Page 28: Displaying Pictures/Videos On A Television

    (Image quality on a television screen may not be as good as on a computer monitor or when printed.) www.kodak.com/go/c122accessories (see page 29). The slide show stops if you...
  • Page 29: 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 Review IMPORTANT: Your camera offers a built-in Help system. www.kodak.com/go/support button, then press the Menu 1 Press the Review picture to crop.
  • Page 30: Editing Videos

    Edit tab. Choose Make Picture, then press OK. 3 Follow the screen prompts. A picture is created. (The original video is saved.) To return to picture-taking mode, press the Review button. See page www.kodak.com/go/support button, then to find a to choose the...
  • Page 31: Making A Video Action Print

    Trimming a video You can remove an unwanted start or end from a video, saving only the desired portion. Video Trimmed video www.kodak.com/go/support 1 Press the Review video. 2 Press the Menu button, then Edit tab. Choose Action Print, then press OK.
  • Page 32: Selecting Multiple Pictures/Videos

    You can now print, transfer, delete, etc. the selected pictures. button, then to find a picture. (You can also use pictures/videos.) to choose the Edit tab. page 16). page button, then (and See page www.kodak.com/go/support...
  • Page 33: Doing More With Your Camera

    Picture Size Choose a picture resolution. Self-timer Choose Self-timer feature. Preset Keyword Tag Create keyword names and assign them to pictures/videos. page www.kodak.com/go/support More information See Camera Specifications, starting on See Camera Specifications, starting on New Keyword Delete Keyword page page...
  • Page 34 Ideal for indoor pictures under tungsten or halogen lighting without flash. Fluorescent—Corrects the green cast of fluorescent lighting. Ideal for indoor pictures under fluorescent lighting without flash. Open Shade—For pictures in shade in natural lighting. See Camera Specifications, starting on page page page page page www.kodak.com/go/support...
  • Page 35: Using The Setup Menu

    Power Save—Dimmer LCD; uses less power. Show or hide: ■ Individual social networking sites ■ E-mail addresses (all or none) ■ KODAK Digital Frames (all or none) NTSC—Used in North America and Japan; most common format. PAL—Used in Europe and China. See page See page...
  • Page 36 Choose your language. Reset All Camera Settings—Settings revert to their factory defaults. Reset Startup Application—Resets camera to startup mode to allow KODAK Software download. Memory Card—Deletes everything on the card; formats the card. Cancel—Exits without making a change. Internal Memory—Deletes everything in internal memory including email addresses and keyword tags;...
  • Page 37: Transferring, Printing Pictures

    * If the KODAK Software Downloader doesn’t run, find and launch it here: • WINDOWS OS: in My Computer • MAC OS: on your Desktop NOTE: You can also use a card reader to transfer pictures/videos.
  • Page 38: Printing Pictures

    PICTBRIDGE enabled Printers. 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 USB cable from the camera to the printer.
  • Page 39: Ordering Prints Online

    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 40: Marking Your Pictures For Print

    Repeat this step until the desired print quantity is applied to each picture. 5 Press OK. To return to picture-taking mode, press the Review IMPORTANT: Your camera offers a built-in Help system. button. Press to find a picture. button. See page www.kodak.com/go/support...
  • Page 41: 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 www.kodak.com/go/support Press the Menu then make a menu choice.
  • Page 42: Troubleshooting

    Delete pictures from the card Make sure the correct battery type is installed Insert new/charged batteries Extending battery life, page (see page (see page 31). (see page (see page 31). (see page 16) or insert a new card. (see page (see page www.kodak.com/go/support 44).
  • Page 43 Turn off the camera, then turn it back on. Make sure the batteries are charged and installed correctly page Make sure the KODAK Camera USB Cable, Micro B / 5-Pin is connected to the camera and directly to the computer (not through a USB hub).
  • Page 44 Use the Direct printing menu to change the image storage location. Press any camera button to redisplay the menu. Make sure there is a connection between the camera and the printer (see page 32). Make sure the printer and the camera have power. 27). (see page 28). www.kodak.com/go/support...
  • Page 45: Getting Help On The Web

    Register your camera Chat, email, write, or phone Kodak (Chat not available in all languages) Software Download and get Help with other KODAK Software Download KODAK EASYSHARE Software Get help with the WINDOWS OS and working with digital pictures Other...
  • Page 46: Appendix

    White Balance—Auto, Daylight, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Open Shade Electronic Flash—Auto flash; Auto, Fill, Red Eye, Off; Guide No. 7 (m); working range @ ISO 250: 0.3–2.4 m (1–7.9 ft) @ wide Self-timer mode—10 second, 2 second, 2 picture timer Capture modes—Auto, Scene modes, Video www.kodak.com/go/support...
  • Page 47 Beeper—Yes PICTBRIDGE support—Yes Power—KODAK MAX Alkaline Batteries AA; KODAK Ni-MH Rechargeable Digital Camera Batteries AA; KODAK Ni-MH Rechargeable Digital Camera Batteries AA Tripod mount—1/4 inch Size—89.9 x 61.8 x 28.6 mm (3.5 x 2.4 x 1.1 in.) @ power off Weight—145 g (5.1 oz) with batteries and card...
  • Page 48: 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 49: Important Safety Instructions

    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 50: Battery Replacement, Battery Life

    For more information on batteries, go to www.kodak.com/go/batterychart. Battery replacement, battery life KODAK MAX Alkaline Batteries AA: 250 pictures. Battery life per CIPA testing method. (Approx. number of pictures in Auto mode, using an SD Card.) Actual life may vary based on usage. For other compatible batteries, see the Power section in...
  • Page 51 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 52: 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 53: Canadian Doc Statement

    Observation des normes-Classe B—Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. 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.
  • Page 54 16 from SD/SDHC Card, 16 protecting pictures, videos, 17 displaying slide show, 21 disposal, recycling, 42 download KODAK Software, 31 download pictures, 31 edit videos, 24 emailing pictures, videos, 15 expected battery life, 44 exposure long time, 28, 29...
  • Page 55 30 installing battery, 1 SD/SDHC Card, 3 ISO speed, 28 keyboard, 14 KODAK EASYSHARE Software upgrading, 42 KODAK Software, download, 31 Kodak Web sites, 35 www.kodak.com/go/support language, 30 brightness, 29 reviewing pictures, 16 reviewing videos, 16 LCD brightness, 29...
  • Page 56 43 scene modes (SCN), 9 SD/SDHC Card inserting, 3 printing from, 33 search pictures, 19 select multiple pictures/videos, 26 self-timer, 11 set tag, 27 setting color mode, 28 date and time, 2 image storage, 30 ISO, 28 language, 30 www.kodak.com/go/support...
  • Page 57 25 troubleshooting, 35 turning camera on and off, 2 typing, 14 undelete, undo, 17 upgrading software, firmware, 42 URLs, Kodak Web sites, 35 transfer pictures, 31 video action print, 25 copying, 26 edit, 24 emailing marked, 15...
  • Page 58 Index white balance, 28 zoom, 6 www.kodak.com/go/support...

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