1 Getting Started ...1 What Can I Do With My Camera?...1 What Can I Do With My Digital Pictures and Videos? ...1 Package Contents...2 Loading the Camera Battery ... 3 Mode Dial Settings... 3 Turning the Camera On and Off ... 4 Setting the Clock ...
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3 Taking Videos ... 19 Taking a Video... 19 Reviewing/Deleting the Video Just Taken ...20 Putting Yourself in the Video ... 21 Setting Video Quality ... 22 Displaying the Date/Time on Videos... 23 Setting Video Length... 24 4 Reviewing Pictures and Videos ... 25 Navigating Through Pictures and Videos...
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Computer System Requirements ...37 Software Included With Your Camera ... 39 MACINTOSH OS X Notice ...40 Install the Software ...40 7 Using the EASYSHARE LS420 Camera Dock ... 41 Connecting the Dock...41 Charging the Battery ... 42 Transferring Pictures and Videos ... 43 Working With Your Pictures ...
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10 Appendix ...63 Camera Specifications... 63 Camera Dock Specifications ...65 Original Factory Settings—Camera... 66 File Storage Capacities ... 66 Tips, Safety, Maintenance ... 67 Using the Battery... 68 Locating Pictures on an MMC/SD Card... 69 Picture File Naming Conventions... 70 Regulatory Information ...71 viii...
Getting Started Congratulations on your purchase of the KODAK EASYSHARE LS420 Digital Camera—the camera that lets you take pictures with 2.1 megapixel resolution and capture videos with sound. What Can I Do With My Camera? —Enjoy point-and-shoot operation with flash, Capture Still Pictures self-timer, and zoom features.
Package Contents Chapter 1 Camera Dock with AC adapter Lithium-Ion battery Camera with strap Video cable USB cable Camera case, User’s Guide, Quick Start Guide, and Software CD (not shown. In some countries, the User’s Guide is provided on a CD instead of in printed form.)
Loading the Camera Battery Battery lock Mode Dial Settings Mode dial Chapter 1 Open the camera battery door. Orient the battery as shown on the inside of the battery door. Insert the battery at an angle so that the battery lock moves out of the battery path.
Turning the Camera On and Off On/Off switch, Ready Power light light Joystick/Select button: . Move . Press to Select Chapter 1 Slide the On/Off switch to the On position. The Power light blinks 3 times. The ready light blinks green while the camera performs a self-check.
Built-in Lens Cover The lens has a built-in cover that protects it from dust and scratches. The cover opens when the camera is turned on and closes when the camera is turned off. Setting the Clock The Date & Time Set screen is displayed the first time you turn on the camera. To set date and time after that: Mode Joystick/...
Checking the Battery Level Before using the camera, turn it on and check the status bar. No battery symbol—battery is charged. —recharge battery soon. Exhausted (blinking) power the camera. The ready light blinks red for five seconds, then the camera turns off.
Checking Camera Status To check which camera settings are active, turn the Mode dial to Still Video , then turn on the camera. Status Bar Icons Self Timer Flash Quality mode Screen Icons Magnification Date stamp Chapter 1 Best Good Pictures remaining Low battery...
Notched corner of card page 66 for storage capacities. Purchase KODAK MULTIMEDIACARDS and KODAK SD Cards on our Web site at http://www.kodak.com/go/accessories. Chapter 1 To insert an MMC/SD card: Turn off the camera. Open the card door.
MMC/SD Card—store as many pictures as you like, depending on the size of the card. Purchase cards on our Web site at http://www.kodak.com/go/accessories. For storage capacities, see You can capture pictures and videos on a card, then copy your favorites into...
Checking Your Storage Setting In Still and Video modes, the storage location icon that is displayed in the status bar indicates the camera’s storage location. Storage location setting Checking Your Picture’s Location In Review mode, the storage location icon that is displayed with a picture indicates the location of the picture or video, not the camera setting.
Taking Pictures Use the Still setting Before you take a picture, make sure your picture storage location is set the way you want it (see page Taking a Picture Ready View- light finder Select button CAUTION: Do not insert or remove a card when the green ready light is blinking.
Reviewing/Deleting the Picture Just Taken After you take a picture, the LCD displays that picture for approximately 5 seconds. While the picture is displayed, you can: Review it. If you take no action, the picture is saved. To redisplay a picture after 5 seconds, move the joystick Delete it: To turn the QuickView feature on or off in Still mode:...
Using the Digital Zoom The Digital Zoom provides up to 3X magnification of your pictures. You may notice a decrease in printed image quality when using Digital Zoom. NOTE: Digital Zoom is automatically turned off when the Mode dial is changed, the camera is turned off, or when the camera enters Sleep mode.
Using the Flash When you take pictures at night, indoors, or outdoors in heavy shadows, your use the flash. The camera flash is effective when you are 2.5 to 8.2 feet (0.75 to 2.5 m) from your subject. Auto Flash—flash fires when the lighting conditions require it. Off—flash never fires.
Setting Picture Quality Use the Quality setting to select a picture resolution: Press the Select button. Press the Menu button to turn off the menu screen. This setting remains until you change it. Chapter 2 Turn the Mode dial to Still the Menu button.
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. This setting is ideal when you want to include yourself in the picture. Self Timer light Chapter 2 Turn on the Self Timer:...
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 Turn the Mode dial to Still Highlight Date Stamp Chapter 2 , then press the Menu button. , then press the Select button.
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 Taking a Video Select button Press and release —press the Shutter button completely down and release within 2 seconds.
Reviewing/Deleting 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: Joystick/ Select button To turn the QuickView feature on or off in Video mode: Chapter 3 Take no action;...
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. This setting is ideal when you want to include yourself in the video. Select Menu button button...
Setting Video Quality Use the Video Quality setting to select a video resolution. Select Menu button button Press the Select button. Press the Menu button to turn off the menu. This setting remains until you change it. NOTE: Some older MMC/SD cards are not able to record video at Best Quality. To resolve this situation, change the Quality setting to Good or change the storage location to internal memory (see Chapter 3...
Displaying the Date/Time on Videos To display the video capture date and time for the first five seconds of the video playback: Make sure the camera clock is set to the correct date Menu Select button button Chapter 3 Turn the Mode dial to Setup Highlight Video Playback Display press the Select button.
Setting Video Length You can specify a recording time limit. Use the Video Length setting to conserve space or to set all videos to the same length. Menu Select button button Press the Select button. Press the Menu button to turn off the menu. This setting remains until you change it.
Reviewing Pictures and Videos Use the Review setting are stored in internal memory or on a card. Navigating Through Pictures and Videos Joystick/ Select button The icons displayed with the picture or video indicate applied features: Print order Protect Date Stamp Low battery to display and work with pictures and videos that Turn the Mode dial to Review...
Deleting Pictures and Videos Use the Delete feature to delete one or all pictures and videos. Turn the Mode dial to Review Highlight Delete Select button Press the Select button. To stay in Delete mode, move the joystick pictures and videos. To exit Delete mode, press the Menu button. Magnifying Pictures Use the Magnify feature to zoom in to different areas of the picture.
Protecting Pictures and Videos From Deletion Use the Protect feature to prevent specific pictures and videos from being deleted. CAUTION: Formatting internal memory or a card deletes all (including protected) pictures and videos. Chapter 4 To protect a picture or video: Turn the Mode dial to Review locate the picture or video to protect.
Selecting Pictures for Printing Use the Print Order feature to select specific pictures on a card for printing. When you insert the card into a printer equipped with an MMC/SD card reader, the selected pictures are printed. Creating a Print Order Flash/Print button Printing Your Order Insert the card containing the Print Order into a direct-print-enabled printer.
Running a Slide Show Use the Slide Show feature to sequentially display your pictures and videos on the camera LCD, on a television screen, or on any external display device equipped with a video input (such as a computer monitor or digital projector). NOTE: Ensure that the Video Out setting is correctly set to NTSC or PAL page 34).
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Changing the Display Interval The factory interval setting displays each picture for 5 seconds. You can increase the display interval to up to 60 seconds. Chapter 4 On the Slide Show menu, highlight Interval, then press the Select button. Select a display interval. To scroll through the seconds quickly, press and hold the joystick Press the Select button.
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.
Customizing Your Camera Settings Use Setup to customize camera settings according to your preferences. Adjusting LCD Brightness You can adjust the LCD brightness to make the display easier to see. Turn the Mode dial to Setup Highlight Display Brightness , then press the Select button. Move the joystick the brightness settings.
Setting Video Out The Video Out feature lets you match the camera’s video signal to the standard for your geographical location. Video Out must be set correctly to run a slide show on a television or other external device. Chapter 5 Turn the Mode dial to Setup Highlight Video Out Select button.
Selecting a Language The Language feature lets you display menus and screen messages in different languages. Viewing Camera Information The About this Camera feature displays information that is helpful if you need to call for service on your camera. Chapter 5 Turn the Mode dial to Setup Highlight Language Select button.
Formatting Memory or MMC/SD Card CAUTION: Formatting deletes all pictures and videos. Removing a card during formatting may damage the card. Once formatting begins, it is completed even if you turn off the camera or change the Mode dial position. Chapter 5 Turn the Mode dial to Setup Highlight Format...
Installing the Software CAUTION: Install the software from the KODAK Software CD before connecting the camera or dock to the computer. Failure to do so may cause the software to load incorrectly. Computer System Requirements For acceptable transfer and editing, we recommend these minimum...
MACINTOSH System Requirements POWERPC-based MACINTOSH computer MACINTOSH OS 8.6, 9.x, X 64 MB of available RAM 100 MB of available hard disk space CD-ROM drive Built-in USB port or MMC/SD card reader Color monitor with a minimum resolution of 800 x 600 pixels; (thousands or millions of colors recommended) Chapter 6...
For more information, see QUICKTIME Software QUICKTIME lets you play back the portable slide show (KODAK Picture Road Show) that you create in KODAK Software. For more information, refer to the QUICKTIME Help. Chapter 6 page...
Transfer Software; they are unnecessary and will not function if installed on OS X. You may wish to install KODAK Software for picture viewing, editing, and sharing. Picture Software installs and runs with OS X in Classic mode. Install the Software Before you begin, close all software applications.
Using the EASYSHARE LS420 Camera Dock The KODAK EASYSHARE LS420 Camera Dock makes it easy to transfer your pictures to the computer. In addition, the dock is a rapid battery charger for the KODAK Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery and supplies power to the camera.
Charging the Battery The battery is not charged at the factory. Chapter 7 Make sure the battery is installed in the camera. Turn off the camera. Place the camera straight down into the dock. Charging begins after a few seconds. The dock light glows red while charging, then glows green when the battery is fully charged.
To transfer pictures from your camera to your computer: Connect NOTE: You can also use a KODAK SD/MULTIMEDIA Card Reader-Writer to transfer your pictures and videos. See your KODAK retail dealer or visit our Web site at http://www.kodak.com/go/accessories. Chapter 7 Place the camera in the dock.
When your pictures are transferred, KODAK Picture Transfer Software closes and KODAK Software opens. In the KODAK Software window, click the thumbnail of the picture with which you would like to work. The picture appears in the main window. Click the...
Printing Your Pictures Choose your favorite method to enjoy long-lasting prints of your digital pictures. From KODAK Software Print to your home printer with KODAK Premium Picture Paper. From a Card Use the Print Order feature enabled printer. Take your card to your local photo retailer for printing.
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 Software CD. For updates to Troubleshooting information, visit our Web site at http://www.kodak.com/go/ls420support. Troubleshooting—Camera...
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Connect the cable to the Camera Dock and computer ports (page (page 40). Disconnect the Camera Dock. Close all software applications, reconnect the Camera Dock, and try again. Close that software before starting the KODAK Software. http:// and click 41).
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Camera Problem Cause The Shutter button The camera is not does not work. turned on. The camera is processing a picture; the ready light is blinking. The card or internal memory is full. Mode dial is not in the Still or Video position. Part of the picture Something was blocking is missing.
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Camera Problem Cause In Review mode, The camera may not be you do not see a accessing the correct picture on the LCD storage location. or do not see the picture you expected. A picture is too The flash is not on or did dark.
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Camera Problem Cause A picture is too The flash is not needed. Change to Auto Flash light. The subject was too close when the flash was used. Stored pictures are The card was removed damaged. when the ready light was blinking.
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Camera Problem Cause A picture is not The lens is dirty. clear. The subject was too close when taking picture. The subject or the camera moved while the picture was taken. The subject was too far away for the flash to be effective.
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Camera Ready Light The ready light glows steady green when the camera is on and ready to take a picture. Problem The Ready light does not turn on and the camera does not work. The Ready light blinks red. The Ready light glows steady red.
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Cause No pictures are in the current storage location. The card is corrupted, or formatted for another digital camera. The camera’s internal memory is corrupted. There is no card in the camera. Your pictures were not copied. There is not enough...
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LCD Messages Message Date/Time entry screen appears automatically Camera may need service #xxx High camera temperature. Camera will be turned off. Memory card is full Internal memory is full There is no more space Chapter 8 Cause This is the first time you turned on the camera;...
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LCD Messages Message Unrecognized file format Card is write protected internally Card is locked. (Insert new card.) Card is protected. (Reset switch on card.) Card is unusable. (Insert new card.) Chapter 8 Cause The camera cannot read the picture format. Access lock was added using software.
Troubleshooting—Camera Dock Camera Dock Problem Pictures are not transferred to the computer Chapter 8 Cause Solution The AC adapter or Check the connections USB cable is not securely connected. Software is not Install the software installed. Too many Close all software applications applications are and try again.
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Camera Dock indicator light Light Status Cause The light glows The camera is steady green docked. The light glows The camera Dock steady red is charging battery. The light blinks The connection green (USB) between the computer and the Camera Dock is active.
Software application Help Product information by fax Software Help Help with any software application packaged with your camera can be obtained from the Help provided with the application. Kodak Online Services World Wide Web Kodak Fax Support U.S. and Canada Europe...
Canada—call toll free, 1-800-465-6325, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time) Monday through Friday. Europe—call the Kodak Digital Imaging Support Centre toll number associated with your location, or the U.K. toll line, 44-0-131-458-6714, between the hours of 09.00 and 17.00 (GMT/CET) Monday through Friday.
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Outside U.S. and Canada—calls are charged at National Rate. Australia Austria/Osterreich Belgium/Belgique China Denmark/Danmark Ireland/Eire Finland/Suomi France Germany/Deutschland Greece Hong Kong Italy/Italia Japan Korea Netherlands/Nederland New Zealand Norway/Norge Portugal Spain/Espana Sweden/Sverige Switzerland/Schweiz/Suisse Taiwan Chapter 9 1800 147 701 0179 567 357 02 713 14 45 8008206027 3 848 71 30...
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International Toll Line International Toll Fax Number +44 131 4586962 For the most up-to-date listings, visit: contacts/DAIInternationalContacts.shtml Chapter 9 +44 131 4586714 http://www.kodak.com/US/en/digital/...
Appendix Camera Specifications Camera Specifications Color Communication with computer Dimensions Exposure control Flash 24-bit, millions of colors Via Dock only Width 4.3 inches (109 mm) Depth 1.1 inches (28.5 mm) Height 1.8 inches (45.5 mm) Weight 5.64 oz. (160 g) with battery and card Automatic Modes Auto, Fill, Red-eye, Night Shot, Off...
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Camera Specifications Lens Type Maximum Aperture Focal Length Focus Distance Operating Temperature Picture file format, still Picture storage Pixel resolution 2.1 MP Video resolution Power Self Timer Tripod socket Video Out Viewfinder White balance Zoom (still capture) Chapter 10 Optical quality glass, 4 element Fixed: f/3.9 38 mm (equivalent to 35mm camera) 2.6 feet (0.8 m) to infinity, fixed focus...
Camera Dock Specifications Camera Dock Specifications Communication with computer Dimensions Width Depth Height Weight Indicator light Input voltage Chapter 10 5.4 inches (137 mm) 2.5 inches (57 mm) 1.3 inches (33.5 mm) 2.8 oz. (80 g) Green and red LED indicates operating/ charging 4.9 - 5.25V DC...
Date/Time Language File Storage Capacities File sizes can vary. You may be able to store more or fewer pictures and videos. Purchase cards on our Web site at http://www.kodak.com/go/accessories. Number of pictures Minutes/seconds of video Best Quality 8 MB memory...
Tips, Safety, Maintenance Always follow basic safety precautions. Refer to the “Important Safety Instructions” booklet packed with your camera. CAUTION: Ensure that the AC adapter is plugged directly into an electrical outlet or resting flat on the floor, a desk, etc. The adapter should never hang so that it is suspended.
Contact your sales location or Kodak if any of these problems are observed. It is important to use only a Kodak-specified (5V DC) AC adapter with your camera dock. Using a different adapter or one with a different voltage could damage your camera and battery.
Utilize established community battery recycling programs where they are available. In the unlikely event that battery fluid leaks onto your skin, contact Kodak Health, Safety, and Environment Information at 1-716-722-5151 in the U.S. In the unlikely event that battery fluid leaks inside the camera, U.S.
If you use the card in a camera other than the EASYSHARE LS420 camera, and that camera manufacturer adheres to the DCF file structure standard, the \DCIM folder contains a folder named by that camera.
Chapter 10 Regulatory Information FCC Compliance and Advisory This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and 2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Chapter 10 Canadian DOC Statement DOC Class B Compliance—This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. Obervation des normes-Class B—Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de la Classe B prescrites dans les règlements sur le brouillage radioélectrique édictés par le Ministère des Communications du Canada.
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about camera information 35 AC adapter Caution 67 installing 41 adjusting LCD brightness 33 picture quality 15 resolution 15, 22 video quality 22 audio 20, 52 auto shutoff 6 automatic flash 14 powerdown 6 printing 28 battery charging 42 checking power level 6 guidelines 68 loading 3 low or exhausted 6...
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Camera Connection Software about 39 online help 44 Camera Dock charging battery 42 power connection 41 specifications 65 transferring pictures 43 USB connection 41 using 41 Canadian compliance 72 caring for your camera 67 changing picture, video location charging battery 42 checking location setting 10 checking picture location 10 cleaning camera, lens 67...
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adjusting brightness 33 battery symbol 6 error messages 54 picture location icon 7 status bar 7 viewing pictures on 25 lens, cleaning 67 light Camera Dock 58 ready, camera 4, 53 self-timer, camera 16, 21 loading battery 3 MMC/SD Card 8 software 40 MACINTOSH installing software on 40...
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Picture Transfer Software about 39 pictures checking location 10 copying 31 date imprint 17 deleting 26 editing 44 file naming 70 locating on MMC/SD Card 70 magnifying 26 printing 45 protecting 27 quality, setting 15 reviewing 25 selecting for printing 28 storage capacity 66 taking 11 transferring to computer 43...
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29 safety 67 select button 4 self-timer pictures 16 videos 21 service and support fax numbers 59 Kodak web site 59 telephone numbers 60 setting clock 5 date and time 5 flash 14 language 35 LCD brightness 33...
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status bar 7 camera 7 picture storage location 10 screen icons 7 still mode, using 11 storage capacity, memory 66 System folder, MMC/SD Card 69 system requirements MACINTOSH 38 WINDOWS 37 taking pictures general 11 telephone support 60 television, slide show 29 time, setting 5 timer, shutter delay 16, 21 tips...
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Kodak 59 WINDOWS installing software 40 system requirements 37 zoom, digital 13 Index...