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Summary of Contents for Kodak EasyShare V550
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Page 1: Zoom Digital Camera
Kodak EasyShare V550 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/v550support... - Page 2 Rochester, New York 14650 © Eastman Kodak Company, 2005 All screen images are simulated. Kodak and EasyShare are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company. Schneider-Kreuznach and Xenar are trademarks of Jos. Schneider Optische Werke GmbH used under license by Eastman Kodak Company.
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Page 3: Front View
Front view Shutter button Flash button On/Off Video/AF Assist/Self-timer light Video mode button Scene (SCN) mode button Portrait mode button www.kodak.com/go/support Auto mode button Viewfinder Light sensor Lens DC-In (5V) Grip Flash Microphone Product features... -
Page 4: Back View
Strap post USB, A/V Out OK button Battery lock 10 Close-up/Landscape button 11 Battery compartment 13 Dock connector 14 Tripod socket 15 Speaker 16 Share button 17 Review button 18 Menu button 19 Delete button 20 Viewfinder 21 Ready light www.kodak.com/go/support... -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Picture-taking modes ... 20 Running a slide show ... 23 Cropping pictures... 25 Making pictures from a video ... 26 Viewing picture/video information ... 26 Using the histogram to view picture brightness... 27 Using exposure compensation to adjust picture brightness ... 27 www.kodak.com/go/support... - Page 6 Flash settings in each mode... 51 Storage capacities ... 53 Important safety instructions ... 54 Battery life ... 55 Upgrading your software and firmware... 56 Additional care and maintenance ... 56 Limited Warranty ... 57 Regulatory compliance ... 59 www.kodak.com/go/support...
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Page 7: Setting Up Your Camera
Setting up your camera Attaching the strap Loading the battery For information on replacing batteries and extending battery life, see page www.kodak.com/go/support... -
Page 8: Charging The Battery
IMPORTANT: Use this AC adapter to charge the battery and to power the EasyShare photo frame dock 2. EasyShare printer dock series 3 or EasyShare camera dock series 3 (May be sold separately. For dock compatibility, see page 17.) www.kodak.com/go/support... -
Page 9: Turning On The Camera
Setting up your camera Turning on the camera On/Off Setting the date/time, first time At the prompt, press OK. to change. for previous/next field. to accept. www.kodak.com/go/support... -
Page 10: Storing Pictures On An Sd Or Mmc Card
Your camera has 32 MB of internal memory. You can purchase an SD or MMC card to conveniently store more pictures and videos. NOTE: We recommend Kodak SD or MMC cards. When using the card for the first time, format it in this camera before taking pictures (see... -
Page 11: Taking Pictures And Videos
• LCD and status icons on • LCD on, status icons off • LCD, status icons, and histogram on • LCD off www.kodak.com/go/support Press the Shutter button halfway to focus and set exposure. When the ready light turns green, press the Shutter button completely down. -
Page 12: Taking A Video
To view pictures and videos anytime, see Press the Video Mode button. page Press the Shutter button completely down and release. To stop recording, press and release the Shutter button again. Play a video. to adjust volume. www.kodak.com/go/support... -
Page 13: Understanding The Blur Warning Icons
White—Printability is still being determined. Understanding the picture-taking icons Date stamp Burst mode Landscape/ Close-up Album name Zoom Histogram www.kodak.com/go/support Blur Warning, page 35), a picture blur warning icon Exposure compensation Taking pictures and videos Flash Picture size Pictures remaining Storage location... - Page 14 NOTE: Framing marks do not appear in Landscape or Video mode. When you use Focus Zone and set Center Zone (page 31), the framing marks are fixed at Center Wide. Center focus Center wide focus Side focus Center and side focus Left and right focus www.kodak.com/go/support...
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Page 15: Reviewing Pictures And Videos
Adjust the volume during playback. Rewind (during playback). Fast forward (during playback). NOTE: To learn how to choose and view your favorite pictures, see EasyShare photo frame dock 2. (See www.kodak.com/go/v550accessories.) Magnifying a picture during review www.kodak.com/go/support Taking pictures and videos page 39. -
Page 16: Understanding The Review Icons
Print tag/number of prints Favorite tag Email tag Blur warning Album Zoom Histogram Date/time Scroll arrows For details on blur warnings, see view multi-up thumbnails. highlight a thumbnail. page Protected Picture/video number Image storage location Video length Video controls Review Low battery www.kodak.com/go/support... -
Page 17: Deleting Pictures And Videos
Formatting internal memory or an SD or MMC card deletes all (including protected) pictures and videos. (Formatting internal memory also deletes email addresses, album names, and favorites. To restore them, see EasyShare software Help.) www.kodak.com/go/support Taking pictures and videos appears with the... -
Page 18: Transferring And Printing Pictures
1 Close all software applications that are open on your computer (including anti-virus software). 2 Place the Kodak EasyShare software CD into the CD-ROM drive. 3 Load the software: if the install window does not appear, choose Run from the Start Windows OS—... -
Page 19: Transferring Pictures With The Photo Frame Dock 2
Transferring pictures with the photo frame dock 2 Your package may include an EasyShare photo frame dock 2. (To purchase accessories, see www.kodak.com/go/v550accessories.) Transferring pictures with the USB cable If your package did not include an EasyShare photo frame dock 2, use the USB cable to transfer pictures. -
Page 20: Also Available For Transferring
Transferring and printing pictures Also available for transferring You can also use these Kodak products to transfer your pictures and videos. Kodak EasyShare camera dock series 3 or printer dock series 3 (see Kodak multi-card reader, Kodak SD multimedia card reader-writer Purchase these and other accessories at a dealer of Kodak products or www.kodak.com/go/v550accessories. - Page 21 Image Storage— NOTE: During direct printing, pictures are not permanently transferred or saved to the computer or printer. To transfer pictures to your computer, see displayed. www.kodak.com/go/support Transferring and printing pictures www.kodak.com/go/v550accessories to choose a picture. Choose the number of copies.
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Page 22: Ordering Prints Online
Automatically print tagged pictures when you insert your card into a printer with an SD/MMC card slot. See your printer user’s guide for details. Make prints at an SD/MMC card-capable Kodak picture maker. (Contact a location prior to visiting. See www.kodak.com/go/picturemaker.) Take the card to your local photo retailer for professional printing. -
Page 23: Dock Compatibility For Your Camera
6000 camera dock 6000 Other docks: printer dock 4000 camera dock II LS420, LS443 camera dock Purchase camera docks, printer docks, and other accessories at a dealer of Kodak products or www.kodak.com/go/v550accessories. www.kodak.com/go/support Transferring and printing pictures Docking configuration... -
Page 24: Doing More With Your Camera
1 Use the viewfinder or LCD to frame your subject. 2 Press Telephoto (T) to zoom in. Press Wide Angle (W) to zoom out. If the LCD is on, the zoom indicator shows zoom status. 3 Take the picture or video. NOTE: For focus ranges, see page www.kodak.com/go/support... -
Page 25: Changing The Flash Settings
To turn the Red-eye Pre-flash feature on/off, see Never For flash settings in each mode, see www.kodak.com/go/support Doing more with your camera Press the flash button repeatedly to scroll through flash modes. The current flash mode is shown in the LCD status area. -
Page 26: Picture-Taking Modes
Landscape. Close-up Close range. Use available light instead of flash, if possible. The camera automatically sets the focus distance depending on the zoom position. modes.) page Press until the Close-up or Landscape icon appears in the LCD status area. www.kodak.com/go/support... -
Page 27: Scene Modes
Party People indoors. Minimizes red-eye. Self- Close-ups of yourself. Portrait Assures proper focus and minimizes red-eye. www.kodak.com/go/support button. Camera pre-settings Infinity Focus, Center-Weight Metering, Daylight White balance, Flash Off, maximum 2-second shutter speed Multi-Pattern Exposure Metering, Multi-Zone Focus, Red-eye flash... - Page 28 Multi-pattern Exposure Metering, Multi- Zone Focus, Daylight White Balance Multi-pattern Exposure Metering, Multi- Zone Focus, Daylight White Balance Settings are saved, even after the camera is turned off. (To reset, see Macro Focus, Center-Weight Metering, Multi-Zone Focus, +1 Exposure Compensation www.kodak.com/go/support page 32.)
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Page 29: Running A Slide Show
2 Select a display interval. To scroll through the seconds quickly, press and hold 3 Press the OK button. The interval setting remains until you change it. www.kodak.com/go/support Doing more with your camera page , then press the OK button. -
Page 30: Running A Continuous Slide Show Loop
Running a slide show with the EasyShare photo frame dock 2 Your package may include an EasyShare photo frame dock 2. (To purchase accessories, see www.kodak.com/go/v550accessories.) to highlight Loop, then press the OK button. to highlight Transition, then press the OK... -
Page 31: Cropping Pictures
5 Follow the screen prompts. NOTE: The picture is copied, then cropped. The original picture is saved. 6 Press the Menu button to exit the menu. www.kodak.com/go/support Doing more with your camera Video Out, page , then press the OK button. -
Page 32: Making Pictures From A Video
, then press the OK button. 4 Follow the screen prompts. NOTE: A picture is created. The original video is saved. 5 Press the Menu button to exit the menu. Viewing picture/video information Press Review. Press Info. To exit Review, press the Review button. www.kodak.com/go/support... -
Page 33: Using The Histogram To View Picture Brightness
The camera’s picture storage location is set to the location from which you are copying. See Image Storage, page www.kodak.com/go/support Doing more with your camera To turn on the histogram in Capture mode or in Review, press the LCD/Info button until the histogram appears. -
Page 34: Changing Picture-Taking Settings
To cancel the Self-timer before the picture is taken, press the Self-timer button. (The Self-timer setting remains on.) Use the same procedure to take a self-timer video, but press the Shutter button completely down: NOTE: The video stops when no storage space remains. www.kodak.com/go/support... - Page 35 Video Size Choose a video resolution. This setting remains until you change it. www.kodak.com/go/support Icon Options Off (default) Press the Shutter button halfway, then hold it completely down to take pictures. The camera stops taking pictures when you release the Shutter button, when the pictures are taken, or when there is no more storage space.
- Page 36 ISO 80, 100, 200, 400 (800 available only in 1.8 MP picture quality.) High Color Natural Color (default) Low Color Black & White Sepia—for pictures with a reddish-brown, antique look. NOTE: EasyShare software also lets you change a color picture to black-and-white or sepia. Unavailable in Video mode. www.kodak.com/go/support...
- Page 37 This setting remains until you change it. Long Time Exposure Choose how long the shutter stays open. www.kodak.com/go/support Icon Options High Normal (default) Multi-pattern (default)—evaluates lighting conditions throughout the image to give an optimum picture exposure. Ideal for general picture taking.
- Page 38 All picture-taking settings return to their default. Available only in Scene Custom mode. Continuous (default) 5 sec. 15 sec. 30 sec. Available in Video mode. On (default) Available in Video mode. Customizing your page camera. www.kodak.com/go/support...
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Page 39: Customizing Your Camera
LCD Brightness Choose inactivity time until LCD dims. Auto Power Off Choose inactivity time until camera turns off. Date & Time www.kodak.com/go/support Doing more with your camera , then press the OK button. Options Theme—applies the same sound effect set to all functions. - Page 40 On—red-eye flash fires before the picture is taken. Off (default)—camera removes red-eye automatically. Choose a date option, or turn off the feature. (Default is off.) On (default)— choose from date formats. On (default) www.kodak.com/go/support...
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Page 41: Pre-Tagging For Album Names
Use the EasyShare software that came with your camera to create album names on your computer. Then copy up to 32 album names to the album name list the next time you connect the camera to the computer. See Kodak EasyShare software Help for details. -
Page 42: Tagging Pictures/Videos For Albums
Use the Album feature in Review mode to tag the pictures and videos in your camera with album names. First—on your computer Use Kodak EasyShare software to create album names on your computer, then copy up to 32 album names to the camera’s internal memory. , then press the OK button. -
Page 43: Sharing Your Pictures
Any time. (The most recent picture/video taken is then displayed.) Just after you take a picture/video, during quickview (see After pressing the Review button (see www.kodak.com/go/support Doing more with your camera , then press the OK button. to scroll through the pictures. -
Page 44: Tagging Pictures For Printing
Tagging pictures and 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, click the Help button in EasyShare software. -
Page 45: Tagging Pictures As Favorites
NOTE: When you transfer pictures from your camera to your computer, all pictures (including favorites) are stored on your computer at full size. Favorite pictures - smaller copies of your originals - are loaded back to your camera, so you can share and enjoy more. www.kodak.com/go/support Doing more with your camera to locate a picture/video. -
Page 46: Optional Settings
To remove the tag, press 13) or an EasyShare dock. to scroll through favorites. Picture Information Remove all favorites Setup Menu to locate a picture. , then press the OK button. page 12.) (page (page (page www.kodak.com/go/support... - Page 47 Email NOTE: Favorites that were taken on this camera (not imported from another source) are good for prints up to 4 x 6 in. (10 x 15 cm). www.kodak.com/go/support Doing more with your camera . Press , then press the OK button.
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Page 48: Troubleshooting
Take another picture. If the problem continues, change the image storage location to internal memory Continue taking pictures. The camera is operating normally. Set the Orientation Sensor to ON (page 55). (page 47). (page 12). (page 32). (Orientation Sensor, page www.kodak.com/go/support 34). - Page 49 Memory card not recognized or the camera freezes with the card. www.kodak.com/go/support Check the flash setting, and change as needed NOTE: The flash does not fire in all modes. Transfer the pictures to the computer Delete pictures from the card or insert a new card.
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Page 50: Computer/Connectivity Problems
Make sure the EasyShare software is installed Click the Help button in EasyShare software. Adjust the camera Video Out setting (NTSC or PAL, page 34). Make sure the external device settings are correct. (See the device’s user’s guide). (page 56). (page 12). Video Out, www.kodak.com/go/support... - Page 51 When the Ready light turns green, press the Shutter button completely down to take the picture. In Auto, Portrait, and SCN modes, adjust the exposure compensation www.kodak.com/go/support (page 19) or change your position so light is not (page 50).
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Page 52: Direct Printing (Pictbridge Enabled Printer) Problems
Press any camera button to redisplay the menu. Make sure there is a connection between the camera and the printer (page 14). Make sure the printer and the camera have power. Follow the prompts to resolve the issue. www.kodak.com/go/support... -
Page 53: 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/support... -
Page 54: Telephone Customer Support
91 22 617 5823 Italy 02 696 33452 Japan 03 5540 9002 Korea 00798 631 0024 For the most up-to-date listings, visit: www.kodak.com/US/en/digital/contacts/DAIInternationalContacts.shtml Netherlands 020 346 9372 New Zealand 0800 440 786 Norway 23 16 21 33 Philippines 1 800 1 888 9600... -
Page 55: Appendix
Appendix Camera specifications For more specifications, visit www.kodak.com/go/v550support. CCD—1/2.5 in. CCD, 4:3 aspect ratio Output image size— 5.0 MP: 2576 x 1932 pixels 4.4 MP (3:2): 2576 x 1716 pixels 4.0 MP: 2304 x 1728 pixels 3.1 MP: 2048 x 1536 pixels 1.8 MP: 1552 x 1164 pixels... -
Page 56: Video Capture
Still: EXIF 2.21 (JPEG compression); file organization DCF Video: QuickTime (CODEC MPEG4) Image storage—Optional MMC or SD Card the SD Card Association.) Internal storage capacity—32 MB internal memory Quickview—Yes Video output—NTSC or PAL Power—Kodak rechargeable Li-Ion battery (The SD logo is a trademark of www.kodak.com/go/support... -
Page 57: Flash Settings In Each Mode
Flash settings in each mode Capture modes Auto Portrait Sport Children Party Beach Flower Fireworks www.kodak.com/go/support Default setting Available settings Auto* Auto, Off, Fill Flash, Red-eye Auto* Auto, Off, Fill Flash, Red-eye Auto* Auto, Off, Fill Flash, Red-eye Auto* Auto, Off, Fill Flash, Red-eye... - Page 58 Auto, Off, Fill Flash, Red-eye Fill Fill Off, Fill Flash Red-eye* Auto, Off, Fill Flash, Red-eye Fill, Off Red-eye* Auto, Off, Fill Flash, Red-eye Fill, Off Fill, Off Auto* Auto, Off, Fill Flash, Red-eye Auto Auto, Off, Fill Flash, Red-eye www.kodak.com/go/support...
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Page 59: Storage Capacities
Video storage capacity 32 MB internal memory 32 MB SD/MMC 64 MB SD/MMC 128 MB SD/MMC 256 MB SD/MMC 512 MB SD/MMC www.kodak.com/go/support Number of pictures 5.0 MP 4.4 MP (3:2) Minutes/seconds of video VGA (640 x 480) 48 sec. -
Page 60: Important Safety Instructions
Read and follow these instructions before using Kodak products. Always follow basic safety procedures. The use of an accessory attachment that is not recommended by Kodak, such as an AC adapter, may cause fire, electric shock, or injury. If using this product in an airplane, observe all instructions of the airline. -
Page 61: Battery Life
Remove the battery when the product is stored for an extended period of time. In the unlikely event that battery fluid leaks inside the product, contact Kodak Support. In the unlikely event that battery fluid leaks onto your skin, wash immediately with water and contact your local health provider. -
Page 62: Upgrading Your Software And Firmware
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: Limited Warranty
Limitations Request for Warranty service will not be accepted without proof of date of purchase, such as a copy of the original dated Kodak EasyShare digital camera or accessory sales receipt. (Always keep the original for your records.) This warranty does not apply to the battery(s) used in digital cameras or accessories. -
Page 64: Your Rights
FAILURE TO USE ITEMS SUPPLIED BY KODAK (SUCH AS ADAPTERS AND CABLES), OR CLAIMS MADE AFTER THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY. Kodak makes no other express or implied warranty for this product. In the event that the exclusion of any implied warranty is ineffective under the law, the duration of the implied warranty will be one year from the purchase date. -
Page 65: Regulatory Compliance
Regulatory compliance FCC compliance and advisory Kodak EasyShare V550 zoom digital camera 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 66: Canadian Doc Statement
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/recycle www.kodak.com/go/support for recycling... - Page 67 56 auto/favorites switch, ii B&W, 30 backlight, 22 battery charging, 2 compartment, ii expected life, 55 extending life, 55 www.kodak.com/go/support loading, 1 lock, ii safety, 54 types, 55 beach, 21 blur warning, 7, 35 burst, 29 button auto mode, i...
- Page 68 25 favorites removing, 41 settings, 40 tagging, 39 favorites/auto switch, ii FCC compliance, 59 fireworks, 22 firmware, upgrading, 56 flash button, i settings, 19 flower, 22 focus framing marks, 8 zone, 31 format, 35 www.kodak.com/go/support...
- Page 69 SD/MMC card, 4 software, 12 internal memory capacity, 53 ISO speed, 30 Kodak EasyShare software installing, 12 upgrading, 56 Kodak web sites, 47 landscape mode, 20 LCD, ii brightness, 33 LCD/Info button, ii using, 5 lens, i cleaning lens, 56...
- Page 70 6 ready light, ii recycling, disposal, 56 red-eye pre-flash, 34 regulatory information, 59 removing favorites, 41 repair, 47 reset to default, 32 review button, ii, 9 reviewing pictures as you take them, 6 deleting, 11 LCD, 9 protecting, 11 www.kodak.com/go/support...
- Page 71 30 date and time, 3 date stamp, 34 exposure metering, 31 focus zone, 31 image storage, 32 ISO, 30 www.kodak.com/go/support long time exposure, 31 orientation sensor, 34 picture quality, 29 picture size, 29 picture taking mode, 20 sharpness, 31...
- Page 72 USB cable, 12 trash can, deleting, 6 tripod socket, ii turning camera on and off, 3 upgrading software, firmware, 56 URLs, Kodak web sites, 47 transferring pictures, 12 USB, A/V out, ii VCCI compliance, 60 video checking settings, 10...