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  • Page 1 KODAK EASYSHARE LS443 Zoom Digital Camera User’s Guide Visit Kodak on the World Wide Web at www.kodak.com...
  • Page 2 Eastman Kodak Company 343 State Street Rochester, New York 14650 © Eastman Kodak Company, 2002 Kodak and EasyShare are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company. P/N 6B8176...

  • Page 3: Product Overview

    Front View 1 Shutter button 2 Flash button 3 Self Timer/Burst button 4 Speaker 5 Light sensor 6 Low Light Auto Focus/Self timer LED Product Overview 7 Microphone 8 Viewfinder 9 Lens 10 Lens thread ring 11 Flash unit 12 Wrist strap post...

  • Page 4: Back View

    Back View 1 Zoom (Wide Angle and Telephoto) 7 Power light 2 Wrist strap post 3 Share button 4 Review button 5 LCD (picture, video display) 6 Delete button Product Overview 8 Menu button 9 Joystick/OK button 10 Mode dial 11 Ready light 12 Viewfinder /press...
  • Page 5 Product Overview Side Views 1 Slot for optional MMC/SD card 2 A/V Out 3 DC In 4 USB port...
  • Page 6 Product Overview Bottom View 1 Battery door 2 Tripod socket 3 Dock connector...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    1 Getting Started ...1 Install Software First...1 Need This Guide in Larger Print?...1 What Can I Do With My Camera?...2 What Can I Do With My Digital Pictures and Videos? ...2 Package Contents... 3 Attaching the Wrist Strap ... 4 Loading the Battery...
  • Page 8 Liveview—Using the LCD to Frame Your Subject ...18 Quickview—Reviewing the Picture Just Taken ... 19 Using the Auto Focus Framing Marks ...20 Using the Optical Zoom... 21 Using the Advanced Digital Zoom... 21 Using the Flash... 22 Putting Yourself in the Picture... 24 Taking a Burst Series of Pictures ...
  • Page 9 4 Reviewing Pictures and Videos ... 41 Picture and Video Icons ...41 Viewing Single Pictures and Videos ... 42 Viewing Multiple Pictures and Videos ... 42 Playing a Video... 43 Deleting Pictures and Videos ... 43 Review Menus ... 44 Magnifying Pictures ...
  • Page 10 MAC OS 8.6 and 9.x System Requirements ...64 Install the Software...65 8 Connecting to the Computer ... 67 Using the EASYSHARE LS443 Camera Dock ... 67 Connecting With the USB Cable ... 72 Printing Pictures from Your Computer ... 73 9 Troubleshooting ...75...
  • Page 11 11 Appendix ... 93 Camera Specifications... 93 Original Factory Settings—Camera ... 95 Upgrading Your Software and Firmware ...96 Tips, Safety, Maintenance ...96 Storage Capacities...97 Locating Pictures and Videos on a Card ...98 Card File Naming Conventions ...98 Using the Battery ... 100 Power-Saving Features...101 Regulatory Information...101...

  • Page 13: Getting Started

    Getting Started Install Software First Install the software from the KODAK EASYSHARE Software CD before connecting the camera (or camera dock) to the computer. Failure to do so may cause the software to load incorrectly. See the Quick Start Guide or Need This Guide in Larger Print? For a large print version of this User’s Guide:...

  • Page 14: What Can I Do With My Camera

    Edit—Add special effects to your pictures, make a custom slide show, fix red-eye, crop, rotate, and much more. Refer to the Quick Start Guide or KODAK EASYSHARE Software Help for details. Some MACINTOSH operating systems may support limited KODAK EASYSHARE Software features.

  • Page 15: Package Contents

    1 Camera 2 Camera Dock 3 Audio/Video cable 4 USB cable Not shown: User’s Guide, Quick Start Guide, KODAK EASYSHARE Software CD. (In some countries, the User’s Guide is provided on a CD instead of in printed form.) Chapter 1...

  • Page 16: Attaching The Wrist Strap

    Attaching the Wrist Strap Long Short loop loop Chapter 1 Thread the short loop of the wrist strap through the wrist strap post. Thread the long loop through the short loop. Pull until secure.

  • Page 17: Loading The Battery

    Loading the Battery CAUTION: We recommend using only a KODAK EASYSHARE Li-Ion Rechargeable Battery. For important battery and warranty information, see Using the AC Adapter Use only the battery or supplied AC adapter to power the camera. The adapter will not charge the battery.

  • Page 18: Mode Dial Settings

    Mode Dial Settings Icon Mode Auto Sport Night Landscape For distant subjects. Flash does not fire unless you Close-up Video To use individual modes, see * To turn on the flash, see Chapter 1 Purpose Turns off the camera. For general picture-taking. Automatically sets exposure and focus.

  • Page 19: Turning On The Camera

    Turning On the Camera Ready light Mode Power dial light Adjusting the Display Turn Liveview on so that the LCD can be used as a viewfinder Change the Liveview setting so that it is on whenever the camera is on Turn the status bar back on after it times out Turn off the camera...

  • Page 20: Setting The Date And Time

    Joystick/OK NOTE: Depending on your computer operating system, KODAK EASYSHARE Software may allow your computer to automatically update the camera clock when you connect the camera. See the KODAK EASYSHARE Software Help for details. Chapter 1 Turn on the camera, then press the Menu button.

  • Page 21: Checking Camera Status Bar

    Checking Camera Status Bar Status Screen Icon Status Bar Icons (Top of LCD) Date stamp Burst Best Better Good Custom Quality Screen Icons (Bottom of LCD) Auto Sport Low battery Chapter 1 To check the current camera settings, turn the Mode dial from the Off position. For flash icons, see For Share icons, see Self Timer...

  • Page 22: Inserting An Mmc/Sd Card

    Notched corner of card page 97 for storage capacities. Purchase accessories at your KODAK retail dealer or http://www.kodak.com/go/accessories. Chapter 1 To insert an MMC/SD card: Turn off the camera.

  • Page 23: Choosing Internal Memory Or Mmc/Sd Card

    The camera offers two options for storing pictures and videos: Internal Memory MMC/SD Card —store as many pictures and videos as you like, depending on the size of the card. Purchase accessories at your KODAK retail dealer or http://www.kodak.com/go/accessories. page Managing Your Storage Location Setting Turn on the camera.

  • Page 24: Adding Optional Lenses

    Press the Review button. —Picture or video is stored on a card —Picture or video is stored in internal memory Purchase optional lenses at your Kodak retail dealer or on our Web site at http://www.kodak.com/go/accessories. Turn the lens thread ring counterclockwise...

  • Page 25: Taking Pictures

    Taking Pictures The camera is ready to take pictures when you turn it on—even if you are in Review, Share, or Setup. (In Video mode, the camera captures video.) Before you take a picture, make sure your picture storage location is set the way you want it (see page 11).

  • Page 26: Using The Low Light Auto Focus Led

    Using the Low Light Auto Focus LED Low Light Auto Focus LED Taking Pictures in Sport Mode Use this mode when the subject is in motion. Ready light Default flash setting: Available flash settings: Camera returns to default: When you change modes or turn off the Chapter 2 When the Shutter button is pressed half-way down in low light, the Low Light Auto Focus LED...

  • Page 27: Taking Pictures In Night Mode

    Taking Pictures in Night Mode Use this mode for night scenes or low light conditions. The flash illuminates close subjects. A longer exposure captures more detail of background subjects. The Low Light Auto Focus LED (see assist with focus and capture in low light. NOTE: To avoid blurry pictures caused by slow shutter speed, place the camera on a flat, steady surface or use a tripod.

  • Page 28: Taking Pictures In Landscape Mode

    Taking Pictures in Landscape Mode Use this mode to capture distant subjects, such as landscape scenes. Ready light Default flash setting: Available flash settings: Camera returns to default: When you change modes or turn off the Chapter 2 Turn the Mode dial to The LCD displays a mode description.

  • Page 29: Taking Pictures In Close-Up Mode

    Taking Pictures in Close-up Mode Use this mode to capture subjects 6 to 27.5 in. (13 to 70 cm) from the lens. Ready light Default flash setting: Available flash settings: Camera returns to default: When you change modes or turn off the Chapter 2 Turn the Mode dial to The LCD displays a mode description.

  • Page 30: Liveview-Using The Lcd To Frame Your Subject

    Liveview—Using the LCD to Frame Your Subject When you turn on Liveview, the LCD displays a live image of what the lens sees. Use the LCD to frame your subject. To use the Auto Focus Framing Marks, see To change the Liveview setting so that it is on whenever the camera is on, see page Chapter 2 Turn the Mode dial to any Still position.

  • Page 31: Quickview-Reviewing The Picture Just Taken

    Quickview—Reviewing the Picture Just Taken After you take a picture, the LCD displays a Quickview of that picture for approximately 5 seconds. While the picture is displayed, you can: Delete Share To save battery power, you can turn off the Quickview feature. (See Chapter 2 Review it: If you take no action, the picture is saved.

  • Page 32: Using The Auto Focus Framing Marks

    Using the Auto Focus Framing Marks For the best possible pictures, the camera attempts to focus on foreground subjects (even if the subjects are not centered in the scene). NOTE: Auto Focus framing marks appear only when the LCD is turned on. Framing marks do not appear in Landscape mode.

  • Page 33: Using The Optical Zoom

    Using the Optical Zoom Use Optical Zoom to get up to 3X closer to your subject. When you turn on the camera, the lens extends to the Wide Angle position. Wide angle Telephoto Press the Shutter button half-way to set the exposure and focus, then continue pressing completely down to take the picture.

  • Page 34: Using The Flash

    Using the Flash Use the flash when you take pictures at night, indoors, or outdoors in heavy shadows. The flash setting can be changed in any Still mode; the default flash setting is restored when you exit the mode or turn off the 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)

  • Page 35: Flash Settings In Each Mode

    Flash Settings In Each Mode Icon Mode Auto Sport Night Landscape Off Close-up Video Other Flash Screen Information Custom icon Current features Chapter 2 Default Available Flash Flash Settings Setting Auto or Auto, Flash Off, Red-eye Fill Flash, Red-eye Auto Auto None When the Custom...

  • Page 36: Putting Yourself In The Picture

    Putting Yourself in the Picture The Self Timer creates a 10-second delay between the time you press the Shutter button and the time the picture is taken. Self Self Timer Timer light Chapter 2 Place the camera on a flat surface or use a tripod.

  • Page 37: Taking A Burst Series Of Pictures

    Taking a Burst Series of Pictures Burst lets you to take up to 3 pictures in quick succession. Burst is ideal for taking pictures of sporting events or moving objects. When you use the Burst feature, the Flash and the Self Timer are disabled. Turn On Burst Take the Pictures Press the Shutter button half-way to set the auto-focus and exposure for...

  • Page 38: Still Menus

    Still Menus Image Storage(page Exposure Compensation (page White Balance Picture Quality Color Mode (page Exposure Metering (page Chapter 2 (page (page Focus Zone (page ISO Speed (page Long Time Exposure (page Date Stamp (page Orientation Sensor (page Setup Menu (page...

  • Page 39: Setting Exposure Compensation

    Setting Exposure Compensation Use Exposure Compensation to control how much light enters the camera. This setting is useful for taking pictures in very large rooms, under low light, without a flash. Adjust the exposure by plus or minus 2 steps in 1/2-step increments. NOTE: Exposure Compensation cannot be used with Long Time Exposure.

  • Page 40: Setting White Balance

    Setting White Balance Whites can look white in daylight, but different under other lighting conditions. Use White Balance to correct the color shifts that result from shooting pictures under different light sources. In any Still mode, press the Menu button. Move the joystick OK button.

  • Page 41: Setting Picture Quality

    Setting Picture Quality Use the Quality setting to select a picture resolution. In any Still mode, press the Menu button. Press the OK button. Press the Menu button to exit the menu. This setting remains until you change it. Chapter 2 Move the joystick Quality , then press the OK button.

  • Page 42: Setting Color Mode

    Setting Color Mode Use Color Mode to control color tones and moods. In any Still mode, press the Menu button. Move the joystick button. Chapter 2 to highlight Color Mode Move the joystick option, then press the OK button. Color (default)—for color pictures Black &...

  • Page 43: Setting Exposure Metering

    Setting Exposure Metering Use Exposure Metering to ensure that the proper amount of light enters the camera lens. In any Still mode, press the Menu button. Move the joystick the OK button. Chapter 2 to highlight Exposure Metering Move the joystick option, then press the OK button.

  • Page 44: Setting Focus Zone

    Setting Focus Zone Use the Focus Zone to select a large or a concentrated area of focus. In any Still mode, press the Menu button. Move the joystick button. Chapter 2 to highlight Focus Zone Move the joystick option, then press the OK button. Multi-zone (default)—...

  • Page 45: Setting Iso Speed

    Setting ISO Speed The ISO setting controls the camera’s sensitivity to light. Use a lower ISO setting in brightly lit scenes; use a higher ISO setting for low-light scenes. NOTE: Higher ISO speeds may create a picture that is “noisier” than a picture taken at lower ISO speeds.

  • Page 46: Setting Long Time Exposure

    Setting Long Time Exposure Use Long Time Exposure to control how long the shutter stays open. Settings are: Off, 0.7, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, and 4 seconds. NOTE: Long Time Exposure cannot be used with Exposure Compensation. If ISO speed has been changed, it is reset to Auto. Set Long Time Exposure In any Still mode, press the Menu button.

  • Page 47: Placing The Date On Pictures

    Placing the Date on Pictures Use the Date Stamp setting to imprint the date on your pictures. Make sure the camera clock is set to the correct date In any Still mode, press the Menu button. Move the joystick button. Chapter 2 to highlight Date Stamp Move the joystick...

  • Page 48: Setting The Orientation Sensor

    Setting the Orientation Sensor If you rotate the camera to take a picture (for example, a portrait shot), the Orientation Sensor reorients the picture so that it is displayed correct side up. The Orientation Sensor is turned on as the default. You can turn it off so that pictures are displayed in their original orientation.

  • Page 49: Taking Videos

    Taking Videos Use the Video setting Before you take a video, make sure your picture storage location is set the way you want it (see page 11). NOTE: Flash is not available in Video mode. You can change Optical Zoom before (but not during) video recording.

  • Page 50: Quickview-Reviewing The Video Just Taken

    Quickview—Reviewing the Video Just Taken After you take a video, the LCD displays the first frame of the video for approximately 5 seconds. While the frame is displayed, you can: Delete Share To save battery power, you can turn off the Quickview feature. (See When Quickview is turned off, the video is not displayed on the LCD after you take it.

  • Page 51: Using The Optical Zoom

    Using the Optical Zoom Use Optical Zoom to get up to 3X closer to your subject. When you turn on the camera, the lens is set to the Wide Angle position. NOTE: You can change Optical Zoom before (but not during) video recording. Wide angle Telephoto Video Menus...

  • Page 52: Putting Yourself In The Video

    Putting Yourself in the Video The Self Timer creates a 10-second delay between the time you press the Shutter button and the time video recording begins. Self Timer Self light Timer NOTE: To stop recording before the specified time, press the Shutter button. (The Self Timer setting remains active.) If the current storage location does not have adequate space, some video length options are not displayed.

  • Page 53: Reviewing Pictures And Videos

    Reviewing Pictures and Videos Press the Review button to view and work with your pictures and videos. Remember, press the Shutter button to take a picture anytime, even in Review. Picture and Video Icons Press the Review button. The LCD displays the last picture or video taken.

  • Page 54: Viewing Single Pictures And Videos

    Viewing Single Pictures and Videos Press the Review button. Move the joystick and videos. For fast scrolling, press and hold a Viewing Multiple Pictures and Videos Chapter 4 to scroll backward or forward through pictures Press the Review button. Either move the joystick Press the Menu button.

  • Page 55: Playing A Video

    Playing a Video Deleting Pictures and Videos Press the Review button. Move the joystick multiple view), then press the Delete button. After deleting, move the joystick different pictures and videos. To exit Delete, press the Delete button. Chapter 4 To play a video, press the OK button. To pause, press the OK button during playback.

  • Page 56: Review Menus

    Review Menus Magnify (page Protect (page Image Storage Slide Show (page Copy (page Magnifying Pictures Use the Magnify feature to zoom in to different areas of a picture. Press the Review button, then locate a picture. Move the joystick Press the OK button to redisplay the picture at the 1X (original) size. Move the joystick button to exit Review mode.

  • Page 57: Protecting Pictures And Videos From Deletion

    Protecting Pictures and Videos From Deletion Press the Review button, then locate the picture or video to protect. Press the Menu button. Protect icon CAUTION: Formatting internal memory or MMC/SD card deletes all (including protected) pictures, videos, and email addresses. To remove protection, press the OK button again.

  • Page 58: Running A Slide Show

    Running a Slide Show Use the Slide Show to display your pictures and videos on the LCD. To run a slide show on a television or on any external device, see Starting the Slide Show Press the Review button, then press the Menu button. Move the joystick button.

  • Page 59: Displaying Pictures And Videos On A Television

    Turning On Slide Show Loop When you turn on Loop, the slide show is continuously repeated. Displaying Pictures and Videos on a Television You can display pictures and videos on a television, computer monitor, or any device equipped with a video input. (Images may not look as good on a television as on a computer monitor or when printed.) NOTE: Ensure that the Video Out setting is correctly set to NTSC or PAL (page...

  • Page 60: Copying Pictures And Videos

    Copying Pictures and Videos You can copy pictures and videos from a card to internal memory or from internal memory to a card. Before you copy, make sure that: A card is inserted in the camera. The camera’s picture storage location is set to the location from which you are copying.

  • Page 61: Displaying Video Date

    Displaying Video Date To display the capture date and time (only during video playback on the camera): Press the Review button, then press the Menu button. Move the joystick OK button. Viewing Picture/Video Information Press the Review button, then press the Menu button. Chapter 4 to highlight Video Date Display, then press the Move the joystick...

  • Page 63: Tagging Pictures And Videos

    NOTE: Tags remain until removed. If a tagged picture or video is copied, the tag is not copied. In a burst series, only the last picture is tagged during Quickview. For details on organizing, printing, or emailing, see the Quick Start Guide or KODAK EASYSHARE Software Help. Print (page...

  • Page 64: Tagging Pictures For Printing

    Tagging Pictures for Printing Share * To tag all pictures in the storage location, highlight Print All OK button, then indicate the number of copies as described above. Print All is not available in Quickview. To remove the print tagging for all pictures in the storage location, highlight Cancel Prints, then press the OK button.

  • Page 65: Tagging Pictures And Videos For Emailing

    Press the Share button to exit the Share menu. Emailing Tagged Pictures and Videos When you transfer the tagged pictures and videos to your computer, the KODAK EASYSHARE Software email screen opens and lets you immediately send the pictures and videos to the addresses you specified.

  • Page 66: Tagging Pictures And Videos As Favorites

    When you transfer tagged pictures and videos to your computer, you can retrieve, organize, and label them by subject, date, event, or any category you choose. See the Quick Start Guide or KODAK EASYSHARE Software Help for details. Chapter 5 Press the Review button, then locate a picture or video.

  • Page 67: Customizing Your Camera Settings

    Customizing Your Camera Settings Use Setup to customize camera settings according to your preferences. To Access Setup Mode/Menus In any mode, press the Menu button. Move the joystick Setup Menus Return to previous menu Default Print Quantity (page Quickview (page Liveview (page Shutter Sound...

  • Page 68: Changing The Print Quantity Default

    Changing the Print Quantity Default The Default Print Quantity setting determines the value that is displayed on the Share Print screen (page Press the Menu button. Move the joystick Move the joystick press the OK button. Turning Off Quickview After you take a picture or video, Quickview displays it on the LCD for approximately 5 seconds (see turn off Quickview.

  • Page 69: Turning On Liveview In Still Modes

    Turning On Liveview in Still Modes The Liveview feature lets you use the LCD as a viewfinder (see default setting is Off; press the OK button to turn the LCD on when you need it. NOTE: Liveview quickly depletes battery power; use it sparingly. The Liveview default setting is On in Video and Close-up modes.

  • Page 70: Turning Off The Low Light Auto Focus Led

    Turning Off the Low Light Auto Focus LED You can prevent the Low Light Auto Focus LED NOTE: When the Low Light Auto Focus LED is off, the camera may not perform as well in low light. Press the Menu button. Move the joystick Setting Video Out Video Out must be set correctly to run a slide show on a television or other...

  • Page 71: Selecting A Language

    Selecting a Language You can display menus and screen messages in different languages. Press the Menu button. Move the joystick Move the joystick to highlight Language Chapter 6 to highlight Setup , then press the OK button. , then press the OK button. Highlight an option, then press the OK button.

  • Page 72: Formatting Internal Memory Or Mmc/Sd Card

    Formatting a card erases all pictures and videos, including protected files. Formatting internal memory erases all pictures, videos, and email addresses. (To restore addresses, see KODAK EASYSHARE Software Help.) Removing a card during formatting may damage the card. Press the Menu button.

  • Page 73: Viewing Camera Information

    Viewing Camera Information Press the Menu button. Move the joystick Changing Advanced Digital Zoom Press the Menu button. Move the joystick Chapter 6 to highlight Setup , then press the OK button. Move the joystick to highlight About then press the OK button. The camera model and the current firmware version appear.

  • Page 75: Installing The Software

    Installing the Software WINDOWS System Requirements Personal computer for WINDOWS 98, 98SE, ME, 2000, or XP 233 MHz processor or greater 64 MB of available RAM (128 MB for WINDOWS XP) 200 MB of available hard disk space CD-ROM drive Available USB port Color monitor with a minimum resolution of 800 x 600 pixels;...

  • Page 76: Mac Os X System Requirements

    MAC OS X System Requirements MACINTOSH computer with a G3 or G4 processor MAC OS 10.1.2, minimum 128 MB of available RAM 200 MB of available hard disk space CD-ROM drive Built-in USB port Color monitor with a minimum resolution of 800 x 600 pixels; thousands or millions of colors recommended Internet access for online printing and emailing MAC OS 8.6 and 9.x System...

  • Page 77: Install The Software

    Install the Software For information on the software applications included on the KODAK EASYSHARE Software CD, see the Quick Start Guide or the KODAK EASYSHARE Software Help. Chapter 7 CAUTION: Install the software from the KODAK EASYSHARE Software CD before connecting the camera or dock to the computer.
  • Page 78 You must be connected to your Internet service provider to register electronically. To register later, see www.kodak.com/go/register. For further installation help, see the Quick Start Guide. Chapter 7...

  • Page 79: Connecting To The Computer

    The KODAK EASYSHARE LS443 Camera Dock makes it easy to transfer your pictures and videos to the computer. The Camera Dock is also a rapid battery charger for the included KODAK Li-Ion Rechargeable Battery, and supplies power to the camera. To keep the battery...

  • Page 80: Connecting The Camera Dock

    Connecting the Camera Dock After the KODAK EASYSHARE Software is loaded (see Camera Dock to your computer and to an external power source. You need: The USB cable included with your camera The AC power adapter, 5V included with the Camera Dock IMPORTANT: Make sure your camera is NOT in the Camera Dock when you are connecting to power and the computer.

  • Page 81: Docking The Camera

    Docking the Camera To transfer pictures and videos from the camera to the computer, or to charge the battery: Dock connector Connector Power/ Transfer light NOTE: If the battery requires charging, the Camera Dock immediately begins charging. Chapter 8 Turn off the camera. Place the camera in the Camera Dock and push down to seat the connector.

  • Page 82: Transferring Pictures And Videos

    The Power/Transfer light blinks green while pictures and videos transfer. For details on printing and emailing, see the Quick Start Guide or the KODAK EASYSHARE Software Help. NOTE: After transferring pictures and videos, leave the camera in the Camera Dock.

  • Page 83: Charging The Battery

    Auto Power-off (see Charging pauses if you press the Connect button on the Camera Dock. Charging resumes after pictures and videos are transferred. NOTE: The Camera Dock only charges the provided KODAK EASYSHARE Li-Ion Rechargeable Battery. Chapter 8 page 69).

  • Page 84: Connecting With The Usb Cable

    Connecting With the USB Cable NOTE: You can use the KODAK AC adapter to power the camera; it saves battery power when transferring pictures (see NOTE: You can also use a KODAK Multi-Card Reader or KODAK SD Multimedia Card Reader-Writer to transfer your pictures. Purchase accessories at...

  • Page 85: Printing Pictures From Your Computer

    Take the card to your local photo retailer for professional printing. Ordering Prints Online KODAK EASYSHARE Print Service (provided by Ofoto http://www.ofoto.com), is just one of the many great online print services offered in the KODAK EASYSHARE Software. You can easily: Upload your pictures.

  • Page 87: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting There may be times when you have questions about using your camera or Camera Dock. Additional technical information is available in the ReadMe file located on the KODAK EASYSHARE Software CD. For updates to Troubleshooting information, see http://www.kodak.com/go/ls443support. Troubleshooting—Camera...
  • Page 88 Camera Problem Cause Shutter button Camera is not turned does not work. The camera is processing a picture; the ready light (near the viewfinder) is blinking. The card or internal memory is full. Part of the picture Something was is missing. blocking the lens when the picture was taken.
  • Page 89 Camera Problem Cause Picture is too Flash is not on. dark. The subject is too far away for the flash to have an effect. The subject is in front of a bright light (backlit). Lighting is too dark. Picture is too The flash is not needed.
  • Page 90 Camera Problem Cause Picture is not The lens is dirty. clear. Subject too close when taking picture. Subject or the camera moved while the picture was taken. The subject is too far away for the flash to be effective. Slide show does Video Out setting is not run on incorrect.
  • Page 91 Connect cable to camera and computer port (page 63). Disconnect camera from the computer. Close all software applications, reconnect camera. Close that software before starting the KODAK Software. Camera Dock, disconnect cable and remove camera from Dock). Install EASYSHARE Software (page 63). (page (page 71).
  • Page 92 Transfer pictures and videos to the computer, then format the card or internal memory Caution: Formatting a card erases all pictures and videos, including protected files. (Formatting internal memory also erases email addresses. To restore addresses, see KODAK EASYSHARE Software Help.) (page 60). (page 60).
  • Page 93 Cause There are no pictures in the current storage location. The card is corrupted or formatted for another digital camera. The camera internal memory is corrupted. There is no card in the camera. Pictures were not copied. There is not enough...
  • Page 94 LCD Messages Message Card is protected (Reset switch on card) Card is locked (Insert a new card) Card is unusable (Insert a new card) Recording stopped. Record in internal memory (Card speed is slow) Memory card is full (Cannot save Share tagging) Internal memory is full (Cannot save Share...
  • Page 95 LCD Messages Message High camera temperature. (Camera will be turned off.) Memory Card is full Internal Memory is full There is no more space Unrecognized File Format No Address Book in Camera Other error code Chapter 9 Cause The internal temperature of the camera is too high for the camera to operate.

  • Page 96: Camera Ready Light Status

    Camera Ready Light Status Ready light Camera Ready Light Problem Ready light does not turn on and the camera does not work. Ready light glows steady green. Ready light blinks red. Battery is low or Chapter 9 Cause Solution Camera is not turned Turn on the camera (page Battery is exhausted.
  • Page 97 Camera Ready Light Problem Ready light glows steady red. Ready light blinks green. Ready light blinks yellow. Chapter 9 Cause Solution Camera’s internal Transfer pictures to the memory or card is computer full. pictures from the camera (page locations insert a card with available memory Camera processing Wait.

  • Page 98: Troubleshooting-Camera Dock

    Troubleshooting—Camera Dock Camera Dock Problems Camera Dock Problem Cause Pictures are not AC adapter or USB transferred to cable is not securely the computer connected. Software is not installed. Too many applications running on computer. Camera was removed from the Camera Dock during picture transfer.
  • Page 99 Camera Dock Light Status Power/Transfer light Battery charging light Camera Dock Lights Steady Green The camera is seated in the Camera Dock, connected to AC power, and battery is not charging. Blinking Green Pictures and videos are being transferred to the computer. Steady Red The battery is charging.

  • Page 101: Getting Help

    Purchase camera accessories Register your camera Help in this Manual Troubleshooting, page 75 camera, camera/computer connections, Camera Dock, or MMC/SD cards. Software Help Refer to the Quick Start Guide or KODAK EASYSHARE Software Help. www.kodak.com/go/pcbasics www.kodak.com/go/ls443support www.kodak.com/go/ls443downloads www.kodak.com/go/onetouch www.kodak.com/go/support www.kodak.com/go/accessories www.kodak.com/go/register...

  • Page 102: Telephone Customer Support

    Please have the camera or Camera Dock connected to your computer, be at your computer, and have the following information available: Operating system __________________________________________ Processor speed (MHz) _____________________________________ Computer model __________________________________________ Amount of memory (MB) ____________________________________ Exact error message you received_______________________________ Version of KODAK EASYSHARE Software CD________________________ Camera serial number______________________________________...

  • Page 103: Telephone Numbers

    Telephone Numbers Australia Austria/Osterreich Belgium/Belgique Brazil Canada China Denmark/Danmark Ireland/Eire Finland/Suomi France Germany/Deutschland Greece Hong Kong India Italy/Italia Japan Korea Netherlands/Nederland New Zealand Norway/Norge Philippines Portugal Singapore Chapter 10 1800 147 701 0179 567 357 02 713 14 45 0800 150000 1 800 465 6325 800 820 6027 3 848 71 30...
  • Page 104 Thailand United States Outside the United States International Toll Line International Toll Fax For the most up-to-date listings, visit: http://www.kodak.com/US/en/digital/contacts/DAIInternationalContacts.shtml Chapter 10 91 749 76 53 08 587 704 21 01 838 53 51 00 0 861 008 001 800 631 0017...

  • Page 105: Appendix

    Appendix Camera Specifications KODAK EASYSHARE LS443 Zoom Digital Camera Color Communication with computer Dimensions Width Depth Height Weight Exposure control Flash Modes Range Charging Time Less than 7 seconds with charged battery Chapter 11 24-bit, millions of colors Via Camera Dock or USB cable 4.3 in.
  • Page 106 KODAK EASYSHARE LS443 Zoom Digital Camera Lens Type Maximum Aperture Focal Length Focus Distance Close-up: 6 to 27.5 in. (13 to 70 cm) Operating Temperature File format Still Video Picture storage Pixel resolution Video resolution Power Battery AC adapter Self Timer...

  • Page 107: Original Factory Settings-Camera

    Original Factory Settings—Camera Feature Date/Time Date/Time Stamp Default Print Quantity Digital Zoom initiation Exposure Metering Mode Multi-patterned Flash Focus Zone Language Liveview Orientation Sensor Picture/Video Storage Location Picture Quality Quickview Shutter Sound Slide Show Interval Slide Show Loop Video Date Display Video Out Chapter 11 Factory Setting...

  • Page 108: Upgrading Your Software And Firmware

    Upgrading Your Software and Firmware Download the latest versions of the software included on the KODAK EASYSHARE Software CD and the camera firmware (the software that runs on the camera). See http://www.kodak.com/go/ls443downloads. Tips, Safety, Maintenance Always follow basic safety precautions. Refer to the “Important Safety Instructions”...

  • Page 109: Storage Capacities

    Storage Capacities File sizes can vary. You may be able to store more or fewer pictures and videos. Purchase accessories at your KODAK retail dealer or http://www.kodak.com/go/accessories. Picture Storage Capacity 16 MB internal memory 16 MB MMC/SD 32 MB MMC/SD...

  • Page 110: Locating Pictures And Videos On A Card

    Locating Pictures and Videos on a Card Pictures stored on MMC/SD Cards use a standard agreed upon by many camera manufacturers. This lets you use the cards in different cameras. If you use a card reader to retrieve your files, the following description of the card file structure may be helpful.
  • Page 111 If you use the card in a camera other than the KODAK EASYSHARE LS443 Zoom Digital Camera, and that camera manufacturer adheres to this file structure standard, the \DCIM folder contains a folder named by that camera. For more information, refer to the documentation that accompanied that camera.

  • Page 112: Using The Battery

    Using the Battery We recommend using only a KODAK EASYSHARE Li-Ion Rechargeable Battery or equivalent 3.7V Li-Ion. Not all manufacturer’s 3.7V Li-Ion rechargeable batteries are compatible with the camera. Damage caused by unauthorized accessories is not covered under warranty. Purchase accessories at your KODAK retail dealer or http://www.kodak.com/go/accessories.

  • Page 113: Power-Saving Features

    Expected Battery Life Battery Type KODAK EASYSHARE Li-Ion Rechargeable Battery * Actual battery life may vary based on usage. Power-Saving Features If No Activity For 1 minute LCD turns off. 8 minutes Camera enters auto power off. Flash, self-timer, burst, exposure compensation, white balance, ISO, color mode, and long time exposure return to the default setting.

  • Page 114: Canadian Doc Statement

    Chapter 11 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
  • Page 115 about camera information, 61 picture, video, 49 AC adapter, 5 accessories, buying, 89 adjusting exposure compensation, 27 picture quality, 29 advanced digital zoom, 61 arrow buttons, ii auto flash, 22 focus framing marks, 20 focus LED, 14, 58 power-down, 101 batteries charging Battery Pack, 71 extending battery life, 100...
  • Page 116 transferring pictures, 70 USB connection, 68 using, 67 Canadian compliance, 102 card, memory, 98 caring for your camera, 96 changing picture, video location, 11 charging Battery Pack, 71 charging lights, Camera Dock, 71 checking location setting, 12 checking picture location, 12 cleaning camera, lens, 96 clock, setting, 8 color mode, 30...
  • Page 117 EASYSHARE Software, installing, 63 emailing pictures, videos, 53 error messages, 81 exposure compensation, 27 long time, 34 exposure metering, 31 external video device setting video out, 58 viewing pictures, videos, 47 favorites, tagging for, 54 FCC compliance, 101 file names, card, 98 firmware upgrading, 96 version, 61...
  • Page 118 ISO speed, 33 KODAK EASYSHARE Software getting help, 89 installing, 65 transferring pictures, 72 upgrading, 96 Kodak web sites, 89 language, setting, 59 displaying languages, 59 error messages, 81 picture location icon, 9 reviewing last picture, 19 reviewing last video, 38...
  • Page 119 file name conventions, 98 formatting, 60 inserting, 10 printing from, 73 problems, 80 setting picture, video location, 11 storage capacities, 97 mode dial, 6 monitor, requirements, 63 NTSC, video out setting, 58 OK button, 7 online prints, ordering, 73 optical zoom, 21 orientation sensor, 36 overview, camera, ii overview, camera modes, 6...
  • Page 120 product overview, ii protecting pictures, videos, 45 quality print, digital zoom, 21 setting, 29 quickview, 38 turning off, 56 using, 19, 38 ReadMe file, 75 ready light camera, 13 Camera Dock, 84 recycling, disposal, 96 red-eye, flash, 22 regulatory information, 101 removable memory card, 10 replacement batteries, 100 requirements...
  • Page 121 resolution, 29 self-timer, 24, 40 video out, 58 setup mode, using, 55 share button, 51 shutoff, auto, 101 shutter problems, 76 self-timer delay, 24, 40 sounds, 57 taking pictures, 13 sleep mode, 101 slide show continuous loop, 47 problems, 78 running, 46 software getting help, 89...
  • Page 122 84 LCD messages, 81 MMC/SD card, 80 turning camera on and off, 7 upgrading software, firmware, 96 URLs, Kodak web sites, 89 video mode, using, 37 video out, setting, 58 videos checking location, 12 copying, 48 date display, 49...

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