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Page 1: Digital Camera
KODAK EASYSHARE M420 Digital Camera Extended user guide www.kodak.com For interactive tutorials: www.kodak.com/go/howto For help with your camera: www.kodak.com/go/m420support... - Page 2 Eastman Kodak Company Rochester, New York 14650 © Eastman Kodak Company, 2008 All screen images are simulated. Kodak, EasyShare, and Perfect Touch are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company. 4H5025_en...
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Page 3: Front View
Front view Shutter button Power button Flash button Self-timer/AF Assist light Mode switch www.kodak.com/go/support Lens/Lens cover DC-In (5V) Microphone Flash Product features... -
Page 4: Back View
Product features Back view 11 10 Zoom (Telephoto/Wide Angle) button Delete, Menu, Info buttons Strap post OK button Share button Review button SD/SDHC Card/Battery compartment USB/AV Out 10 Speaker 11 Tripod socket www.kodak.com/go/support... -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Viewing pictures/videos in different ways... 17 Selecting multiple pictures/videos ... 17 Making a multimedia slide show ... 18 Using the menu button in review... 20 Cropping pictures... 21 Using KODAK PERFECT TOUCH Technology... 21 Adding sound tags ... 22 Copying pictures/videos... 23 www.kodak.com/go/support... - Page 6 8 Appendix ...50 Camera specifications ... 50 Care and maintenance ... 53 Upgrading your software and firmware... 53 Storage capacities ... 53 Important safety instructions ... 54 Battery replacement, battery life ... 55 Limited warranty ... 55 Regulatory compliance ... 57 www.kodak.com/go/support...
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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 the battery and extending battery life, see page www.kodak.com/go/support... -
Page 8: Charging The Battery
Setting up your camera Charging the battery Turn OFF the camera. Connect the KODAK USB Cable, Model U-8. Learn other charging options Learn more about batteries Turning on the camera Battery Charging light: • Blinking: charging • Steady: finished charging... -
Page 9: Setting The Language And Date/Time
NOTE: To change language and date/time in the future, use the Setup menu Storing pictures on an SD or SDHC Card Your camera has internal memory. You can purchase a KODAK SD or SDHC Card to conveniently store more pictures/videos. -
Page 10: Other Charging Options
Blinks during charging ■ ■ Stays on when the battery is charged KODAK USB Cable and a USB computer port Ensure that the USB cable is connected to a powered USB port and the computer is turned on (not in sleep mode). -
Page 11: Taking Pictures/Videos
Framing marks indicate the camera focus area. In Smart Capture mode (and in SCN modes designed for pictures of people), the camera attempts to focus on faces. Framing marks www.kodak.com/go/support To get clear, focused pictures: 1 Slide the Mode switch to Smart Capture 2 Compose the picture. -
Page 12: Using Optical And Digital Zoom
To use the 5X digital zoom: ■ In video mode, press the Telephoto (T) button. ■ In picture-taking mode, press the Telephoto (T) button until the slider is at the maximum optical zoom range. Release Telephoto (T), then press it again. www.kodak.com/go/support page... -
Page 13: Using The Flash
Correction Eye Reduction, page Your camera saves the flash setting, even after you turn off the camera. www.kodak.com/go/support Flash fires When the lighting conditions require it. Every time you take a picture, regardless of the lighting conditions. -
Page 14: Using Different Modes
3:2 (the best choice when making 4 x 6 prints) ■ 16:9 (wide screen) ■ 4:3 (the default setting) Capturing video with sound. (See Point-and-shoot simplicity when taking pictures in practically any situation. (See page button and choose Picture Size. page 10.) www.kodak.com/go/support... - Page 15 Bright snow scenes. Fireworks Fireworks. Place the camera on a steady surface or tripod. Self- Close-ups of yourself. Assures proper focus and minimizes red eye. Portrait Night Portrait Reduces red eye of people in night scenes or low-light conditions. www.kodak.com/go/support Taking pictures/videos...
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Page 16: Taking A Video
(L-R, R-L) Taking a video 1 Slide the Mode switch to Video 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 17: Using Shortcuts
The shortcuts appear. 2 Press to access functions like Exposure Compensation, Self-timer, and Auto focus. (You’ll see different functions in different modes.) 3 Press to choose a setting. To hide the shortcuts again, press Shortcuts www.kodak.com/go/support Taking pictures/videos Press to show/hide shortcuts. -
Page 18: Using The Self-Timer
A second picture is taken 8 seconds later. 3 Compose the scene. Press the Shutter button halfway, then completely down. The camera takes the picture/pictures after the delay. 13), only the 2- and 10-second options are available. www.kodak.com/go/support icon. -
Page 19: Taking Panoramic Pictures
5 If you are taking only 2 pictures, press OK 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 www.kodak.com/go/support Taking pictures/videos button to re-take a page... -
Page 20: Understanding The Picture-Taking Icons
Taking pictures/videos Understanding the picture-taking icons Focus mode Self timer Exposure compensation Flash mode Capture mode Tag name Pictures/time remaining Zoom indicator Battery level Date stamp www.kodak.com/go/support... -
Page 21: Working With Pictures/Videos
Working with pictures/videos Reviewing pictures/videos Magnifying a picture Playing a video Playback speed Reverse Forward www.kodak.com/go/support 1 Press the Review 2 Press for previous/next picture/video. To exit, press the Review button. ■ ■ To view pictures/videos as thumbnails, see page 1 Press T to magnify 1X–8X. -
Page 22: Deleting Pictures/Videos
IMPORTANT: Your camera offers a built-in Help system. CAUTION: Formatting internal memory or an SD or SDHC Card deletes all (including protected) pictures/videos. (Formatting internal memory also deletes email addresses and tag names. To restore them, see KODAK EASYSHARE Software Help.) button. button. page 16.) -
Page 23: Viewing Pictures/Videos In Different Ways
Use the multi-select feature when you have two or more pictures/videos to print, transfer, delete, etc. Multi-select is used most effectively in Multi-Up mode, Selected pictures www.kodak.com/go/support button. 2 Press the Wide Angle (W) button to view pictures/videos as thumbnails. (Press it again to see more, smaller thumbnails.) -
Page 24: Making A Multimedia Slide Show
Preview Show, then press OK. The slide show repeats until you press OK or until the battery is exhausted. button. Select 2-100 pictures (see to highlight the Review tab. Highlight page 17). See page to highlight Loop, then www.kodak.com/go/support... -
Page 25: 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 www.kodak.com/go/m420accessories (see page 34). -
Page 26: Using The Menu Button In Review
■ Setup to control how your camera operates 3 Press to highlight a setting, then press OK. 4 Highlight an option, then press OK. IMPORTANT: Your camera offers a built-in Help system. button, then the Menu button. See page www.kodak.com/go/support... -
Page 27: Cropping Pictures
IMPORTANT: Your camera offers a built-in Help system. Using KODAK PERFECT TOUCH Technology KODAK PERFECT TOUCH Technology helps ensure better, brighter pictures. PERFECT TOUCH Technology is automatically applied to pictures taken in Smart Capture mode. (You cannot apply PERFECT TOUCH Technology to videos, panoramic pictures, or pictures to which PERFECT TOUCH Technology is already applied.) -
Page 28: Adding Sound Tags
IMPORTANT: Your camera offers a built-in Help system. See page Playing a sound tag 1 Press the Review button, then to find a sound-tagged picture. 2 Press OK to play the sound tag. 3 Press to adjust the volume. 4 Press OK to stop playback. www.kodak.com/go/support... -
Page 29: Copying Pictures/Videos
Copy, then press OK. Highlight a choice, then press OK. NOTE: Pictures/videos are copied, not moved. To remove pictures/videos from the original location after copying, delete them (see page 16). IMPORTANT: Your camera offers a built-in Help system. See page www.kodak.com/go/support... -
Page 30: Editing Videos
The video is trimmed. (You can save it as a new video or replace the original.) ■ Press the Shutter button halfway down to return to Capture mode. www.kodak.com/go/support button, then to find a to highlight button, then to find a... -
Page 31: Making A Video Action Print
4-, 9-, or Video 16-up picture ■ Press the Shutter button halfway down to return to Capture mode. IMPORTANT: Your camera offers a built-in Help system. www.kodak.com/go/support Working with pictures/videos 1 Press the Review video. 2 Press the Menu button, then the Edit tab. -
Page 32: 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 highlight the to add to find a video. for 4 seconds... -
Page 33: Understanding The Review Icons
Understanding the review icons Video duration Select picture Shortcuts Add text tag View multi-up Play video Upload tag Favorite tag Text tag name www.kodak.com/go/support Working with pictures/videos Print tag/number of print Protected Email tag Picture/Video number Battery level Date stamp... -
Page 34: Doing More With Your Camera
(Available in Program and Panorama modes.) To use a shortcut, see page Picture Size Choose a picture resolution. Picture-taking Options IMPORTANT: Your camera offers a built-in Help system. See page 0.0, +/-0.3, +/-0.7, +/-1.0, +/-1.3, +/-1.7, +/-2.0 Camera specifications, page www.kodak.com/go/support... - Page 35 Long Time Exposure Choose how long the shutter stays open. Color Mode Choose color tones. Unavailable in Video mode. www.kodak.com/go/support Doing more with your camera Picture-taking Options IMPORTANT: Your camera offers a built-in Help system. See page Auto—for general picture-taking.
- Page 36 Ideal for general picture taking. Center-Weight—evaluates the lighting conditions of the subject centered in the lens. Ideal for backlit subjects. Center-Spot—similar to Center-weight, except the metering is concentrated on a smaller area of the subject centered in the LCD. www.kodak.com/go/support...
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Page 37: Video Settings
Select a large or concentrated area of focus. Self-timer Take a video after a timed delay. www.kodak.com/go/support Doing more with your camera Picture-taking Options IMPORTANT: Your camera offers a built-in Help system. See page Multi-Zone—evaluates 5 zones to give an even picture focus. -
Page 38: Using The Setup Menu
Auto—the camera uses the card if one is in the camera. If not, the camera uses internal memory. Internal Memory—the camera always uses internal memory, even if a card is installed. New Tag—create a tag. Delete Tag—delete a tag. Clear All—selected tags are cancelled. Help system. See page www.kodak.com/go/support... - Page 39 Camera Sounds Choose sound effects. Sound Volume Date & Time www.kodak.com/go/support Doing more with your camera Setup Options IMPORTANT: Your camera offers a built-in Help system. Choose a date option, or turn off the feature.
- Page 40 PAL—used in Europe and China. Choose your language. Memory Card—deletes everything on the card; formats the card. Cancel—exits without making a change. Internal Memory—deletes everything in internal memory including email addresses, and tag names; formats the internal memory. www.kodak.com/go/support See page...
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Page 41: Transferring, Printing, Tagging
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 42: Transferring Pictures/Videos
Transferring pictures/videos Using the USB cable Turn on the camera. Then connect a KODAK USB Cable, Model U-8. Using other options You can also use a KODAK Card Reader to transfer your pictures/videos. Purchase accessories Learn more about connecting www.kodak.com/go/m420accessories www.kodak.com/go/howto... -
Page 43: Printing Pictures
Printing pictures Direct printing with a KODAK All-in-One Printer Your camera is compatible with PICTBRIDGE Technology, so you can print directly to PICTBRIDGE enabled printers. You need a camera with fully charged battery, a PICTBRIDGE enabled printer, and a USB cable. -
Page 44: Ordering Prints Online
After you transfer pictures from the camera to your computer, you can print them from EASYSHARE Software. For details, see Help in EASYSHARE Software. Ordering prints online KODAK Gallery (www.kodakgallery.com) is one of the many online print services offered in EASYSHARE Software. You can easily: ■... -
Page 45: Tagging Your Pictures
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. www.kodak.com/go/support button. Press to locate a picture. to highlight Print, then press OK. -
Page 46: Tagging Pictures/Videos For Emailing
The Email icon appears in the status area. When you transfer the tagged pictures/videos to your computer, EASYSHARE Software prompts you to send the pictures/videos. For details, see Help in EASYSHARE Software. button. Press to locate a picture, then press OK. www.kodak.com/go/support... - Page 47 When you transfer the tagged pictures/videos to your computer, EASYSHARE Software opens and categorizes your pictures/videos with the appropriate tag. IMPORTANT: Your camera offers a built-in Help system. www.kodak.com/go/support button, then locate a picture/video. button, then locate a picture/video. Transferring, printing, tagging see page to locate a picture, then press OK.
- Page 48 The selected tag is displayed on the LCD. The tag is applied to new pictures/videos. When you transfer the tagged pictures/videos to your computer, EASYSHARE Software opens and categorizes your pictures/videos with the appropriate tag. IMPORTANT: Your camera offers a built-in Help system. See page www.kodak.com/go/support...
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Page 49: Troubleshooting
The battery does not ■ charge using USB ■ charging www.kodak.com/go/support Make sure the battery is charged and installed correctly (see page Transfer all pictures to the computer (see Take another picture. Continue taking pictures. The camera is operating normally. - Page 50 Turn on the camera. Make sure the USB cable model U-8 is connected to the camera and the computer (see page Make sure EASYSHARE Software is installed (see page page page page page see page (see 36). page 35). www.kodak.com/go/support 55). 35), (see...
- Page 51 When the framing marks turn green, press the Shutter button completely down to take the picture. ■ In Program and Panorama modes, adjust the Exposure Compensation www.kodak.com/go/support page 53). page 7) or change your position so light is not 50.)
- Page 52 Press any camera button to redisplay the menu. Make sure there is a connection between the camera and the printer (see page 37). Make sure the printer and the camera have power. Follow the prompts to resolve the issue. www.kodak.com/go/support...
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Page 53: Getting Help
If you learn nothing else about your camera, learn how to use on-camera Help. Because the more you know your camera, the more confident you become! Turning on camera Help www.kodak.com/go/support Press the Menu button, then highlight a menu choice. -
Page 54: Getting Help On The Web
Get information on EASYSHARE Software Get help with the Windows operating system and working with digital pictures Other Get support for cameras, software, accessories, more Get information on KODAK Inkjet Products Optimize your printer for truer, more vibrant colors www.kodak.com/go/contact www.kodak.com/go/m420support www.kodak.com/go/m420accessories www.kodak.com/go/m420downloads... -
Page 55: Getting Help On The Telephone
Getting help on the telephone 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... -
Page 56: Appendix
35–70 cm (13.8–27.6 in.) @ telephoto, Macro mode 10 m (32.8 ft)–infinity @ wide, Landscape mode Auto focus control—Still: Continuous and Single AF (Multi-zone, Center zone); Video: Continuous Face detection—Up to 10 faces Shutter speed—1/1000–8 seconds (The SD logo is a trademark of the www.kodak.com/go/support... - Page 57 5.0 MP (4:3): 2592 x 1944 pixels 4.5 MP (3:2): 2592 x 1728 pixels 3.8 MP (16:9): 2592 x 1456 pixels 3.1 MP (4:3): 2048 x 1536 pixels 2.8 MP (3:2): 2048 x 1360 pixels 2.4 MP (16:9): 2048 x 1152 pixels www.kodak.com/go/support Appendix...
- Page 58 KODAK USB Cable, Model U-8 Video output—NTSC or PAL Microphone—Yes Speaker—Yes PICTBRIDGE support—Yes Power—KODAK Li-Ion Rechargeable Digital Camera Battery KLIC-7003; 5V AC adapter; USB charging Tripod mount—1/4 inch Size—97.2 x 59.7 x 21.0 mm (3.8 x 2.4 x 0.8 in.) @ power off www.kodak.com/go/support...
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Page 59: 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 60: 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 61: Battery Replacement, Battery Life
Warranty service is only available from within the country where the Products were originally purchased. You may be required to ship Products, at your expense, to the authorized service facility for the country where the Products were purchased. Kodak www.kodak.com/go/support... - Page 62 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.
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Page 63: 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 64 FCC regulation. China RoHS Russian GOST-R Eastman Kodak Company Rochester, NY 14650 AIO-40 www.kodak.com/go/support...
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Page 65: Waste Electrical And Electronic Equipment Labeling
In Europe: For human/environmental protection, it is your responsibility to dispose of this equipment at a collection facility established for this purpose (separate from municipal waste). For more information, contact your retailer, collection facility, or appropriate local authorities; or visit www.kodak.com/go/recycle. Australian C-Tick N137 www.kodak.com/go/support... -
Page 66: Canadian Doc Statement
This device complies with Industry Canada RSS-210 and 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. www.kodak.com/go/support... - Page 67 55 loading, 1 types, 55 battery door, ii beach, 9 blur reduction, 9, 10 bookmarks, 26 button delete, 6 www.kodak.com/go/support review, ii telephoto/zoom, 6 cable audio/video, 19 USB, 36 camera sounds, 33 Canadian compliance, 60 care and maintenance, 53...
- Page 68 8 image stabilizer (still), 33 image storage, 32 installing battery, 1 SD/SDHC Card, 3 software, 35 ISO speed, 31 joystick, ii KODAK EASYSHARE Software installing, 35 upgrading, 53 KODAK PERFECT TOUCH Technology, 21 Kodak Web sites, 47 www.kodak.com/go/support...
- Page 69 28 microphone, i mode switch, i modes, 8 backlight, 9 beach, 9 blur reduction, 9, 10 www.kodak.com/go/support children, 9 fireworks, 9 flower, 9 high ISO, 10 manner/museum, 9 night landscape, 10 night portrait, 9 scene (SCN), 9...
- Page 70 Index emailing tagged, 40 KODAK PERFECT TOUCH, 21 printing, 38 printing tagged, 39 protecting, 16 review icons, 27 reviewing, 15 tagging, 39 taking, modes, 8 transfer via USB cable, 35 pictures/video deleting, 16 playing a video, 15 power camera, 2...
- Page 71 & maintenance, 53 transfer, via USB cable, 35 trash can, deleting, 6 trimming a video, 24 troubleshooting, 43 turning camera on and off, 2 undelete, undo, 16 upgrading software, firmware, 53 URLs, Kodak Web sites, 47 transferring pictures, 35 Index...
- Page 72 15 video bookmarks, 26 video out, 34 video size, 31 viewing by multi-up, 17 picture, after taking, 6, 15 volume, 33 warranty, 55 white balance, 30 Windows OS, installing software, 35 zoom digital, 6 optical, 6 zoom button, ii www.kodak.com/go/support...