Kodak EasyShare User Manual

Kodak EasyShare User Manual

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Kodak EasyShare V803/V1003
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  • Page 1 Kodak EasyShare V803/V1003 zoom digital camera User’s guide www.kodak.com For interactive tutorials: www.kodak.com/go/howto For help with your camera: www.kodak.com/go/v803support, www.kodak.com/go/v1003support...
  • Page 2 Eastman Kodak Company Rochester, New York 14650 © Eastman Kodak Company, 2006 All screen images are simulated. Kodak, EasyShare, Retinar, and Perfect Touch are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company. WinZip is a trademark of Corel Corporation. 4J6060_en...
  • Page 3: Front View

    Front view Shutter button On/Off button Auto/SCN (scene) mode button Video mode button Favorites mode button www.kodak.com/go/support Mode/Battery charging lights DC-In (5V) Microphone Lens Video light/Self-timer light/AF assist light Flash Product features...
  • Page 4: Back View

    USB, A/V Out Strap post optional Joystick OK button (press) Battery lock; battery compartment Optional SD or MMC card; card slot 15 Menu button 11 Dock connector 12 Speaker 13 Share button 14 Review button 16 Delete button 17 Flash button www.kodak.com/go/support...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    3 Working with pictures/videos ...16 Reviewing pictures/videos ... 16 Deleting pictures/videos ... 17 Cropping pictures... 18 Using Kodak Perfect Touch technology ... 18 Editing videos ... 19 Running a slide show ... 21 Viewing pictures/videos in different ways... 25 Selecting multiple pictures/videos ... 26 Copying pictures/videos...
  • Page 6 Care and maintenance ... 56 Upgrading your software and firmware... 56 Storage capacities ... 57 Flash settings in each mode... 58 Important safety instructions ... 59 Battery replacement, battery life ... 60 Limited warranty ... 60 Regulatory compliance ... 62 www.kodak.com/go/support...
  • Page 7: Setting Up Your Camera

    Setting up your camera IMPORTANT: For package contents, see your product package. Attaching the strap Loading the KLIC-7003 battery For information on replacing batteries and extending battery life, see page www.kodak.com/go/support...
  • Page 8: Charging The Battery

    (Included with your camera) NOTE: Battery charging lights blink during charging. Charge until all 3 lights stay lit (approximately 2 hours). Kodak EasyShare photo frame dock 2 (May be sold separately. For package contents, see your product package.) To purchase accessories, visit www.kodak.com/go/v803accessories...
  • Page 9: Turning On The Camera

    Press the On/Off button to turn the camera on in Auto mode. NOTE: You can also press the Auto/SCN, Video, or Favorites button to turn on the camera in that mode. Setting the language and date/time NOTE: To change language in the future, www.kodak.com/go/support Language: to change. to accept. Date/Time: At the prompt, press OK.
  • Page 10: Storing Pictures On An Sd Or Mmc Card

    Your camera has internal memory. You can purchase an SD or MMC card to conveniently store more pictures/videos (www.kodak.com/go/v803accessories, www.kodak.com/go/v1003accessories). We recommend Kodak SD or MMC cards. NOTE: When using the card for the first time, format it in this camera before taking pictures...
  • Page 11: Taking Pictures/Videos

    Delete Tag a picture/video for email or as a favorite; tag a picture to print. To review pictures/videos anytime, see www.kodak.com/go/support 1 Press the On/Off or Auto/SCN button to turn on the camera. 2 Compose the picture. 3 Press the Shutter button halfway to focus and set exposure.
  • Page 12: Using The Framing Marks To Take Pictures

    1 Press the Video mode button. The camera enters Video mode. 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 www.kodak.com/go/support page...
  • Page 13: Using Optical Zoom

    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 1 Use the LCD to frame your subject.
  • Page 14: Using The Self-Timer

    A second picture is taken 8 seconds later. 4 Press OK, then the Menu button. 5 Compose the scene. 6 Press the Shutter button halfway, then completely down. The camera takes the picture/pictures after the delay. 14), only the 2- and 10-second self-timer settings are available. www.kodak.com/go/support...
  • Page 15: Using The Flash

    (such as Auto flash), turn off Maintain Settings (see page 32). For flash settings in each mode, see www.kodak.com/go/support Press the flash button repeatedly to scroll through flash modes. The current flash mode is shown in the LCD status area.
  • Page 16: Using Different Modes

    Point-and-shoot simplicity when taking pictures under special conditions. (See page 11.) Capturing video with sound. (See Press until the Macro or Landscape icon appears in the LCD status area. www.kodak.com/go/support page page 39.) see page 54.)
  • Page 17 Sport Subjects that are in motion. Fast shutter speed, Multi-Pattern Exposure Landscape Distant scenes. www.kodak.com/go/support Taking pictures/videos Camera pre-settings Subject is sharp and the background is indistinct. Position your subject at least 6 ft (2 m) away and fill the frame with a head and shoulder pose.
  • Page 18 Center-Weight Metering, Multi-Zone Focus, +1 Exposure Compensation Center-Weight Metering, Daylight White Balance, +1 Exposure Compensation Macro Focus, Center-Weight Metering, Multi-Zone Focus, +1 Exposure Compensation 2-second exposure, Infinity Focus, Center-Weight Metering, Daylight White Balance, no flash www.kodak.com/go/support...
  • Page 19 Light candle light. Sunset Subjects at dusk. Custom Choosing your own settings. Settings are saved, even after the camera is www.kodak.com/go/support Taking pictures/videos Camera pre-settings Macro Focus, Daylight White Balance, Center-Zone Focus, Center-Weight Metering No sounds, no flash, Multi-Pattern Exposure...
  • Page 20: Taking Panoramic Pictures

    5 If you are taking only 2 pictures, press the OK button to stitch them together. 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 page www.kodak.com/go/support...
  • Page 21: Using Camera Help

    Date stamp Self timer Macro/Landscape Camera mode Album name Zoom: digital telephoto wide Histogram Framing grid www.kodak.com/go/support Turn on Help Scroll up/down Turn off Help Flash Picture size Pictures/time remaining Battery level Exposure compensation Taking pictures/videos Image storage location Long time exposure...
  • Page 22: Working With Pictures/Videos

    2X speed; press again for 4X. ■ ■ Press to reverse at 2X speed; press again for 4X. ■ Press and hold bookmark (see to view other parts of a for 4 seconds to jump to a page 20). www.kodak.com/go/support...
  • Page 23: Deleting Pictures/Videos

    Formatting internal memory or an SD or MMC card deletes all (including protected) pictures/videos. (Formatting internal memory also deletes email addresses, album names, and favorites. To restore them, see EasyShare software Help.) www.kodak.com/go/support Working with pictures/videos 1 Press the Review button.
  • Page 24: Cropping Pictures

    4 Press the OK button. Follow the screen prompts to replace the original picture or to save the enhanced picture as a new one. Enhanced pictures cannot be enhanced again on the camera. Kodak Perfect Touch technology can only be used with pictures, not video.
  • Page 25: Editing Videos

    Trimming a video You can trim an unwanted start or end from a video, saving only the desired portion. Video Trimmed video www.kodak.com/go/support Working with pictures/videos 1 Press the Review button, then video. 2 Press the Menu button, choose Make Picture, then press the OK button.
  • Page 26: Using Video Bookmarks

    To view all bookmarked video frames, press the ■ Zoom wide angle (W) button. To return to normal view, press the telephoto (T) button. www.kodak.com/go/support to find a video. to find a video. for 4 seconds...
  • Page 27: Running A Slide Show

    16-up picture Running a slide show Use Slide Show to display your pictures/videos on the LCD. NOTE: If you have an EasyShare photo frame dock 2, see 1 Press the Review button, then the Menu button. 2 Press to highlight Slide Show, then press the OK button.
  • Page 28: Changing The Slide Show Display Interval

    1 On the Slide Show menu, press button. 2 Press to select a transition, then press the OK button. to highlight Interval, then press the OK to highlight Loop, then press the OK button. to highlight Transition, then press the OK www.kodak.com/go/support...
  • Page 29: Displaying Pictures/Videos On A Television

    NOTE: Ensure that the Video Out setting (NTSC or PAL) is correct 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 Working with pictures/videos (see page...
  • Page 30 Working with pictures/videos Running a slide show with the photo frame dock 2 Your package may include an EasyShare photo frame dock 2. (To purchase accessories, visit www.kodak.com/go/v803accessories, www.kodak.com/go/v1003accessories.) Start slide show. NOTE: To change EasyShare photo frame slide show settings, see page www.kodak.com/go/support...
  • Page 31: Viewing Pictures/Videos In Different Ways

    1 Press the Review button. 2 Repeatedly press the Info/Display histogram, and picture/video info. Press the Review button to exit Review. ■ www.kodak.com/go/support Working with pictures/videos 1 Press the Review button. 2 Press W to change from single-picture view to multi-up thumbnails.
  • Page 32: Selecting Multiple Pictures/Videos

    You can press OK a second time to remove a check mark. , then press the OK button. page 17). Tags that you applied for print, email, and favorites are not to find a page www.kodak.com/go/support page 25.)
  • Page 33: Understanding The Review Icons

    Blur warning Review Selected picture Scroll arrows Videos Video length Favorite tag Email tag Review Scroll arrows www.kodak.com/go/support Working with pictures/videos Print tag/number of prints Protected Picture/Video number Image storage location Battery level Picture/Video number Image storage location Battery level...
  • Page 34: Understanding The Blur Warning Icons

    Yellow—Picture may be sharp enough for an acceptable 4 x 6-inch (10 x 15 cm) print or sharpness is not determined. (You may want to view on a computer monitor before printing.) Red—Picture is not sharp enough for an acceptable 4 x 6-inch (10 x 15 cm) print. White—Print sharpness is not determined. www.kodak.com/go/support...
  • Page 35: Doing More With Your Camera

    Shutter button is pressed. Capture an expected event, such as a person swinging a golf club. www.kodak.com/go/support Options page Off (default) Press the Shutter button halfway to focus and set exposure. Press the Shutter button completely down and hold it to take pictures.
  • Page 36 SCN-Custom mode. Options V803 8.0 MP Pictures at the highest resolution, (default) largest file size 7.1 MP Printing on EasyShare printer (3:2) docks and photo printers 4.9 MP Medium file size 3.1 MP 2.5 MP Printing on EasyShare printer (3:2) docks and photo printers (at a lower resolution than 7.1)
  • Page 37 High Color Natural Color (default) Low Color Black & White Sepia—for a reddish-brown, antique look. NOTE: EasyShare software also lets you change a color picture to black-and-white or sepia. High Normal (default) Multi-Pattern (default)—evaluates lighting conditions throughout the image to give an optimum picture exposure.
  • Page 38 Ideal when you need precise focus. None (default) 0.5, 0.6, 0.8, 1.0, 1.3, 1.6, 2.0, 2.5, 3.2, 4.0, 5.0, 6.0, or 8.0 seconds Flash White Balance ISO Speed Color Mode Sharpness Exposure Metering Focus Zone All picture-taking settings return to their default. www.kodak.com/go/support...
  • Page 39: Customizing Your Camera

    2 Press to highlight Setup, then press the OK button. 3 Press to highlight the setting you wish to change, then press the OK button. www.kodak.com/go/support Doing more with your camera Options Clear All—selected album settings are cancelled Pre-select album names before you take pictures/videos. Then, all the pictures/videos you take are tagged with those album names.
  • Page 40 High Power (default) 30 seconds 20 seconds 10 seconds (default) Off (no dimming) 10 minutes 5 minutes 3 minutes (default) 1 minute Set date and time. NTSC (default)—used in North America and Japan; most common format. PAL—used in Europe and China. www.kodak.com/go/support...
  • Page 41 Press Menu, to highlight Setup, then OK to access settings Photo Frame Choose EasyShare photo frame dock 2 settings. Red Eye Preflash Choose whether a preflash fires when the flash is in Red Eye mode. Blur Warning page Language Format...
  • Page 42: Using Exposure Compensation To Adjust Picture Brightness

    To turn on the histogram in Capture mode or in Review, press the Info/Display until the histogram appears. To turn on the framing grid in Auto/SCN mode, press the Info/Display appears. www.kodak.com/go/support button button until the grid...
  • Page 43: Sharing Your Pictures

    Cancel Prints, then press OK. Printing tagged pictures When you transfer the tagged pictures to your computer, the EasyShare software print screen opens. For details on printing, see Help in EasyShare software.
  • Page 44: Tagging Pictures/Videos For Emailing

    Doing more with your camera Tagging pictures/videos for emailing First—on your computer Use Kodak EasyShare software to create an email address book on your computer. Then, copy up to 32 email addresses to the camera’s internal memory. For details, see Help in EasyShare software.
  • Page 45: Tagging Pictures As Favorites

    Favorite pictures (smaller versions of the originals) are loaded to the Favorites section of your camera’s internal memory. NOTE: Videos tagged as favorites remain in the Favorites folder in EasyShare software. For details, see Help in EasyShare software.
  • Page 46: Optional Settings

    4 Drag the Internal Memory slider to 0%, then click OK. 5 Close the Sync and Transfer Manager window. Camera favorites will no longer synchronize with EasyShare software. To turn on the sync feature, select Yes, synchronize with my software.
  • Page 47: Tagging Pictures/Videos For Albums

    Use the Album feature to tag the pictures/videos in your camera with album names. First—on your computer Use EasyShare software to create album names on your computer, then copy up to 32 album names to the camera’s internal memory. Second—on your camera 1 Press the Review button, then find the picture/video.
  • Page 48 Then, all the pictures/videos you take are tagged with those album names. First—on your computer Use the EasyShare software to create album names on your computer. The next time you connect the camera to the computer, up to 32 album names are copied to the camera’s internal memory.
  • Page 49: Transferring And Printing Pictures

    Installing the software 1 Close all open software applications before starting the installation. NOTE: If running Windows OS and installing EasyShare software from the Kodak Web site, do not close the WinZip application. If prompted, allow EasyShare software to access the Internet.
  • Page 50: Transferring Pictures/Videos

    Transferring and printing pictures Transferring pictures/videos Using the USB cable If you do not have an EasyShare dock, use a Kodak USB cable, model U-8 (may be sold separately). Using the photo frame dock 2 If you have a Kodak EasyShare photo frame dock 2, use it to transfer pictures. (To purchase accessories, visit www.kodak.com/go/v803accessories,...
  • Page 51: Printing Pictures

    Visit www.kodak.com/go/howto Printing pictures Printing with a Kodak EasyShare printer dock Dock your camera to the Kodak EasyShare printer dock and print with or without a computer. To purchase accessories, visit www.kodak.com/go/v803accessories, www.kodak.com/go/v1003accessories. For dock compatibility, visit www.kodak.com/go/dockcompatibility. Direct printing with a PictBridge enabled printer Your camera is compatible with PictBridge technology, so you can print directly to PictBridge enabled printers.
  • Page 52 Connecting the camera to a PictBridge enabled printer 1 Turn off the camera and printer. 2 Connect the appropriate USB cable from the camera to the printer. See your printer user guide for details or www.kodak.com/go/v803accessories, www.kodak.com/go/v1003accessories Printing from a PictBridge enabled printer 1 Turn on the printer.
  • Page 53: Dock Compatibility For Your Camera

    Take the card to your local photo retailer for professional printing. Dock compatibility for your camera To see which EasyShare camera and printer docks are compatible with your camera, visit www.kodak.com/go/dockcompatibility. To purchase camera docks, printer docks, and other accessories, visit www.kodak.com/go/v803accessories, www.kodak.com/go/v1003accessories.
  • Page 54: Troubleshooting

    NOTE: The flash does not fire in all modes. Transfer the pictures to the computer (see Delete pictures from the card or insert a new card. Change the image storage location to internal memory page 33). page 43). (see page 33.) page page 43). www.kodak.com/go/support (see...
  • Page 55 35). Use another memory card. To view pictures on a card or in internal memory, See Help in EasyShare software. Adjust the camera Video Out setting to NTSC or PAL page 34). Make sure the external device settings are correct. (See the device’s user’s guide).
  • Page 56 Make sure the USB cable model U-8 is connected to the camera and the computer (see page check all cable connections. Make sure the camera is seated on the dock.) Make sure EasyShare software is installed (see page 56). page 9) or change your position so light is not 54.)
  • Page 57 Cannot print pictures ■ ■ Camera or printer display an error message www.kodak.com/go/support page page 36). Make sure you’re not in Favorites mode. Use the Direct print menu to change the image storage location. Press any camera button to redisplay the menu.
  • Page 58: Getting Help

    Get help with the Windows operating system and working with digital pictures Other Get support for cameras, software, accessories, more Get information on Kodak EasyShare printer docks Get information on Kodak inkjet products Optimize your printer for truer, more vibrant colors Register your camera www.kodak.com/go/contact...
  • Page 59 NOTE: If you have questions concerning this product, you may speak with Kodak customer support. Australia 1800 267 588 Austria 0179 567 357 Belgium 02 713 14 45 Brazil 0800 891 42 13 Canada 1 800 465 6325 China 800 820 6027...
  • Page 60: Appendix

    1.2 MP: 1280 x 960 pixels Color display—2.5 in. (6.35 cm) color hybrid LCD, 154 K pixels Preview (LCD)—Frame rate: 30 fps Taking lens—3X optical zoom, Kodak Retinar lens; f/2.8 (@wide)–f/4.9 (@ tele); 35 mm equivalent: 36–108 mm Lens protection—Built-in Digital zoom—Combined zoom settings 3.05–12 in 0.05X increments...
  • Page 61: Video Capture

    Power—Kodak Li-Ion battery KLIC-7003; 5V AC adapter Communication with computer—USB 2.0 (PIMA 15740 protocol), via USB cable model U-8, EasyShare camera dock, printer dock, or photo frame dock 2 PictBridge support—Yes Self-timer—2 seconds, 10 seconds, 2-shot (10 and 18 seconds) www.kodak.com/go/support...
  • Page 62: 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 63: Storage Capacities

    10 MP Internal memory 32 MB SD/MMC 64 MB SD/MMC 128 MB SD/MMC 256 MB SD/MMC 512 MB SD/MMC 1 GB SD/MMC www.kodak.com/go/support 1083 8.9 MP 4.9 MP 3.1 MP 2.5 MP 2.1 MP 1.2 MP 1083 Appendix 1201 1396 1611...
  • Page 64: Flash Settings In Each Mode

    1 hr. 51 min. Auto, Off, Fill Flash, Red Eye Off, Fill Flash Auto, Off, Fill Flash, Red Eye Fill www.kodak.com/go/support sec. sec. sec. sec. sec. sec. min. sec.
  • Page 65: Important Safety Instructions

    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 66: Battery Replacement, Battery Life

    For more information on batteries, visit www.kodak.com/go/batterytypes. Battery replacement, battery life Kodak Li-Ion battery KLIC-7003: 200 pictures per charge. Battery life per CIPA testing method. (Approx. number of pictures in Auto mode, using 128 MB SD card.) Actual life may vary based on usage.
  • Page 67 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 68: 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 69: Canadian Doc Statement

    à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment labeling In the European Union, do not discard this product as unsorted municipal waste. Contact your local authorities or visit program information. Australian C-Tick N137 www.kodak.com/go/support www.kodak.com/go/recycle Appendix for recycling...
  • Page 70 Appendix VCCI Class B ITE Korean Class B ITE MPEG-4 Use of this product in any manner that complies with the MPEG-4 visual standard is prohibited, except for use by a consumer engaging in personal and non-commercial activities. www.kodak.com/go/support...
  • Page 71 13 battery charging, 2 expected life, 60 extending life, 60 loading, 1 types, 60 beach, 12 blur warning, 28, 35 www.kodak.com/go/support bookmarks, 20 burst, 29 button auto/SCN mode, i delete, ii, 5 favorites mode, i macro/landscape, ii menu, ii...
  • Page 72 34 displaying slide show, 21 disposal, recycling, 56 dock compatibility, 47 connector, ii printer, 45 downloading pictures, 43 EasyShare software, 43 edit videos, 19 emailing pictures, videos, 38 expected battery life, 60 exposure compensation, 36 long time, 32 metering, 31...
  • Page 73 SD/MMC card, 4 software, 43 internal memory capacity, 57 ISO speed, 31 Kodak EasyShare software installing, 43 upgrading, 56 Kodak Perfect Touch technology, 18 Kodak Web sites, 52 language, 35 LCD, ii brightness, 34 dimmer, 34 reviewing pictures, 16 reviewing videos, 16...
  • Page 74 47 from computer, 47 optimizing printer, 52 order online, 47 PictBridge, 45 tagged pictures, 47 with EasyShare printer dock, 45 protecting pictures, videos, 17 quickview, using, 5 recycling, disposal, 56 regulatory information, 62 repair, 52 review button, ii...
  • Page 75 31 sound volume, 34 video out, 34 video size, 30 white balance, 30 setting up the camera, 1 setting, albums, 33 www.kodak.com/go/support setup menu, 33 shaking hand, 28 Share button, ii sharpness, 31 shutter problems, 49 self-timer delay, 8...
  • Page 76 5 trimming a video, 19 troubleshooting, 48 turning camera on and off, 3 undelete, undo, 17 upgrading software, firmware, 56 URLs, Kodak Web sites, 52 transferring pictures, 43 USB, A/V out, ii VCCI compliance, 64 video action print, 21...

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