Extended user guide
Page 1
KODAK EASYSHARE C142 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/c142support
KODAK EASYSHARE C142 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/c142support
Extended user guide
Page 5
... 1 Turning on the camera 2 Setting the language and date/time 2 Storing pictures on an optional SD or SDHC Card 3 2 Taking pictures/videos 4 Taking pictures 4 Taking a video 5 Understanding the picture-taking icons 6 Know when your batteries need attention 6 Using the optical zoom 7 Using the flash 8 Using different modes 9 Using shortcuts 11 Using the self-timer 12 Using burst 12 3 Sharing and tagging pictures 13 Sharing through social networks 13 Tagging pictures 15 Marking pictures/videos for emailing 16 4 Reviewing and editing 17 Reviewing pictures/videos 17 Deleting...
... 1 Turning on the camera 2 Setting the language and date/time 2 Storing pictures on an optional SD or SDHC Card 3 2 Taking pictures/videos 4 Taking pictures 4 Taking a video 5 Understanding the picture-taking icons 6 Know when your batteries need attention 6 Using the optical zoom 7 Using the flash 8 Using different modes 9 Using shortcuts 11 Using the self-timer 12 Using burst 12 3 Sharing and tagging pictures 13 Sharing through social networks 13 Tagging pictures 15 Marking pictures/videos for emailing 16 4 Reviewing and editing 17 Reviewing pictures/videos 17 Deleting...
Extended user guide
Page 6
... multiple pictures/videos 27 Copying pictures/videos 27 5 Doing more with your camera 28 Using the menu button to change settings 28 Using the Setup menu 32 6 Transferring, printing pictures 34 Download software, transferring pictures 34 Printing pictures 35 Marking your pictures for printing 37 7 Troubleshooting 38 Getting help from your camera 38 Troubleshooting 39 Getting help on the Web 43 8 Appendix 44 Camera specifications 44 Care and maintenance 46 Upgrading your software and firmware 46 Storage capacities 47 Important safety instructions 47 Battery replacement...
... multiple pictures/videos 27 Copying pictures/videos 27 5 Doing more with your camera 28 Using the menu button to change settings 28 Using the Setup menu 32 6 Transferring, printing pictures 34 Download software, transferring pictures 34 Printing pictures 35 Marking your pictures for printing 37 7 Troubleshooting 38 Getting help from your camera 38 Troubleshooting 39 Getting help on the Web 43 8 Appendix 44 Camera specifications 44 Care and maintenance 46 Upgrading your software and firmware 46 Storage capacities 47 Important safety instructions 47 Battery replacement...
Extended user guide
Page 10
.../support 2 Taking pictures/videos Taking pictures To get clear, focused pictures: 1 The camera turns on the desired subject, release the Shutter button and recompose the scene. 2 Press the Shutter button completely down . If the camera is not focusing on in Smart Capture mode. (If it's in Help system. When the framing marks turn green, press the Shutter button completely down to focus and set exposure. IMPORTANT: Your camera offers a built-in a different mode, press the Mode button, then until the LCD displays...
.../support 2 Taking pictures/videos Taking pictures To get clear, focused pictures: 1 The camera turns on the desired subject, release the Shutter button and recompose the scene. 2 Press the Shutter button completely down . If the camera is not focusing on in Smart Capture mode. (If it's in Help system. When the framing marks turn green, press the Shutter button completely down to focus and set exposure. IMPORTANT: Your camera offers a built-in a different mode, press the Mode button, then until the LCD displays...
Extended user guide
Page 13
....kodak.com/go/support 7 NOTE: You may notice decreased image quality when using digital zoom. NOTE: For focus distances, see Specifications starting on the LCD is at the end of the optical zoom range. Using digital zoom Use digital zoom to get up to frame your subject. 2 To zoom in Smart Capture mode.) Press Telephoto (T) until the slider on page 44. To zoom out, press it again. Taking pictures/videos Using the optical zoom 1 Use the LCD...
....kodak.com/go/support 7 NOTE: You may notice decreased image quality when using digital zoom. NOTE: For focus distances, see Specifications starting on the LCD is at the end of the optical zoom range. Using digital zoom Use digital zoom to get up to frame your subject. 2 To zoom in Smart Capture mode.) Press Telephoto (T) until the slider on page 44. To zoom out, press it again. Taking pictures/videos Using the optical zoom 1 Use the LCD...
Extended user guide
Page 14
....kodak.com/go/support Fill (Flash On) Every time you take a picture, regardless of red-eye. Taking pictures/videos Using the flash Press the Flash button repeatedly until the LCD displays the desired flash mode. NOTE: (Not available in the Setup menu, page 32. Digital The camera digitally corrects red-eye after taking a picture may increase.) NOTE: When using digital correction, image processing takes longer than when using preflash. Flash modes Auto Flash fires When the lighting conditions require it. Choose a setting in Smart Capture mode.) Red-eye Reduction Preflash The flash...
....kodak.com/go/support Fill (Flash On) Every time you take a picture, regardless of red-eye. Taking pictures/videos Using the flash Press the Flash button repeatedly until the LCD displays the desired flash mode. NOTE: (Not available in the Setup menu, page 32. Digital The camera digitally corrects red-eye after taking a picture may increase.) NOTE: When using digital correction, image processing takes longer than when using preflash. Flash modes Auto Flash fires When the lighting conditions require it. Choose a setting in Smart Capture mode.) Red-eye Reduction Preflash The flash...
Extended user guide
Page 15
... focus and exposure priority. ■ The scene is connected to manual settings than Smart Capture. Point-and-shoot simplicity when taking pictures in practically any situation. (See page 10.) Capturing video with sound. Taking pictures/videos Using different modes Press the Mode button, then until the LCD displays the mode that best suits your needs-just press the Menu button and choose Picture Size. ■ 3:2 (the best choice when making 4 x 6 prints) ■ 16:9 (wide screen) ■ 4:3 (the default setting) Advanced picture taking...
... focus and exposure priority. ■ The scene is connected to manual settings than Smart Capture. Point-and-shoot simplicity when taking pictures in practically any situation. (See page 10.) Capturing video with sound. Taking pictures/videos Using different modes Press the Mode button, then until the LCD displays the mode that best suits your needs-just press the Menu button and choose Picture Size. ■ 3:2 (the best choice when making 4 x 6 prints) ■ 16:9 (wide screen) ■ 4:3 (the default setting) Advanced picture taking...
Extended user guide
Page 34
... Press Menu, , , Picture-taking settings ■ Setup for the most from your camera IMPORTANT: Your camera offers a built-in Help system. 5 Doing more with your camera. NOTE: Some modes offer limited settings. Using the menu button to change settings You can change modes or turn off the camera. 1 Press the Menu button. 2 Press to get the most common picture- others, until you change settings to choose a tab: ■ Capture/Video for other camera settings 3 Press to access settings Picture Size See Camera specifications, page...
... Press Menu, , , Picture-taking settings ■ Setup for the most from your camera IMPORTANT: Your camera offers a built-in Help system. 5 Doing more with your camera. NOTE: Some modes offer limited settings. Using the menu button to change settings You can change modes or turn off the camera. 1 Press the Menu button. 2 Press to get the most common picture- others, until you change settings to choose a tab: ■ Capture/Video for other camera settings 3 Press to access settings Picture Size See Camera specifications, page...
Extended user guide
Page 35
Off 10 Seconds 2 Seconds 2 Picture Timer Burst On-Press the Shutter button halfway to pictures/videos. See page 37. New Keyword Delete Keyword Exposure Compensation Make a picture lighter or darker. (Available in low-light conditions). ISO Speed Control the sensitivity of the camera sensor. Long Time Exposure None Choose how long the shutter 0.5, 1.0, 2.0, 4.0, 8.0 seconds stays open (normally in Program mode.) To access this feature with your camera Press Menu, , , Picture-taking . For best results, place...
Off 10 Seconds 2 Seconds 2 Picture Timer Burst On-Press the Shutter button halfway to pictures/videos. See page 37. New Keyword Delete Keyword Exposure Compensation Make a picture lighter or darker. (Available in low-light conditions). ISO Speed Control the sensitivity of the camera sensor. Long Time Exposure None Choose how long the shutter 0.5, 1.0, 2.0, 4.0, 8.0 seconds stays open (normally in Program mode.) To access this feature with your camera Press Menu, , , Picture-taking . For best results, place...
Extended user guide
Page 36
... or halogen lighting without flash. Focus Mode Choose a focus distance. Macro-For sharpness and detail in natural lighting. Use available light instead of fluorescent lighting. The camera automatically sets the focus distance depending on a precise area. 30 www.kodak.com/go/support Ideal for indoor pictures under fluorescent lighting without flash. Ideal for focusing on the zoom position. Open Shade-For pictures in shade in pictures at close range. Ideal for exposure and focus. Infinity...
... or halogen lighting without flash. Focus Mode Choose a focus distance. Macro-For sharpness and detail in natural lighting. Use available light instead of fluorescent lighting. The camera automatically sets the focus distance depending on a precise area. 30 www.kodak.com/go/support Ideal for indoor pictures under fluorescent lighting without flash. Ideal for focusing on the zoom position. Open Shade-For pictures in shade in pictures at close range. Ideal for exposure and focus. Infinity...
Extended user guide
Page 38
...; Individual social networking sites button is pressed in Review. ■ E-mail addresses (all or none) ■ KODAK Digital Frames (all or none) Red-eye Reduction The Red-eye flash fires automatically before the picture is taken. (Processing time after taking a picture may increase.) Video Out NTSC-Used in Help system. Image Storage Choose a storage location for pictures/videos. Doing more battery power. Digital correction-The camera digitally corrects red-eye after a picture is taken to access settings Date & Time Set date and time.
...; Individual social networking sites button is pressed in Review. ■ E-mail addresses (all or none) ■ KODAK Digital Frames (all or none) Red-eye Reduction The Red-eye flash fires automatically before the picture is taken. (Processing time after taking a picture may increase.) Video Out NTSC-Used in Help system. Image Storage Choose a storage location for pictures/videos. Doing more battery power. Digital correction-The camera digitally corrects red-eye after a picture is taken to access settings Date & Time Set date and time.
Extended user guide
Page 45
... (see charger documentation). Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Camera problems Status Solution Camera does not ■ Make sure the batteries are new. The camera is almost ■ Transfer the pictures to the computer (see page 8). Pictures remaining ■ Continue taking a picture is installed (see page 1). number does not (The camera estimates the number of a picture ■ Transfer all modes. or entirely full ■ Delete pictures from the card (see page 34). turn sure they are fully charged (see page 1). Memory card is operating normally...
... (see charger documentation). Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Camera problems Status Solution Camera does not ■ Make sure the batteries are new. The camera is almost ■ Transfer the pictures to the computer (see page 8). Pictures remaining ■ Continue taking a picture is installed (see page 1). number does not (The camera estimates the number of a picture ■ Transfer all modes. or entirely full ■ Delete pictures from the card (see page 34). turn sure they are fully charged (see page 1). Memory card is operating normally...
Extended user guide
Page 46
..., format the card in internal memory, see page 17. Cannot find the ■ To view pictures on the camera. ■ See KODAK Software Help at www.kodak.com/go/camerasw. 40 www.kodak.com/go/support Transfer pictures to NTSC or PAL (see page 32). ■ Make sure the external device settings are correct. (See the device's user guide). ■ Turn off , then on a computer. freezes with the camera Solution ■ Adjust the camera Video...
..., format the card in internal memory, see page 17. Cannot find the ■ To view pictures on the camera. ■ See KODAK Software Help at www.kodak.com/go/camerasw. 40 www.kodak.com/go/support Transfer pictures to NTSC or PAL (see page 32). ■ Make sure the external device settings are correct. (See the device's user guide). ■ Turn off , then on a computer. freezes with the camera Solution ■ Adjust the camera Video...
Extended user guide
Page 47
Troubleshooting Picture quality problems Status Picture is not clear Picture is too dark Picture is within the effective flash range. (See Camera Specifications starting on a flat, steady surface or use a tripod (especially in high-zoom settings or in low light). ■ Use a larger picture size (see page 28). ■ If you're manually adjusting the ISO speed, realize that the distance between you and the subject is too light Solution ■ To automatically set exposure and...
Troubleshooting Picture quality problems Status Picture is not clear Picture is too dark Picture is within the effective flash range. (See Camera Specifications starting on a flat, steady surface or use a tripod (especially in high-zoom settings or in low light). ■ Use a larger picture size (see page 28). ■ If you're manually adjusting the ISO speed, realize that the distance between you and the subject is too light Solution ■ To automatically set exposure and...
Extended user guide
Page 49
..., write, or phone Kodak (Chat not available in all languages) www.kodak.com/go/contact Software Download and get Help with other KODAK Software www.kodak.com/go/camerasw Download KODAK EASYSHARE Software www.kodak.com/go/easysharesw (or see Help in EASYSHARE Software) Get help with the WINDOWS OS and working with wcww.kodak.com/go/pcbasics digital pictures Other Get support for cameras, software, accessories, more www.kodak.com/go/support Get information on KODAK All-in-One Printers...
..., write, or phone Kodak (Chat not available in all languages) www.kodak.com/go/contact Software Download and get Help with other KODAK Software www.kodak.com/go/camerasw Download KODAK EASYSHARE Software www.kodak.com/go/easysharesw (or see Help in EASYSHARE Software) Get help with the WINDOWS OS and working with wcww.kodak.com/go/pcbasics digital pictures Other Get support for cameras, software, accessories, more www.kodak.com/go/support Get information on KODAK All-in-One Printers...
Extended user guide
Page 57
... been provided with the installation of the FCC Rules. Appendix harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is connected; 4) consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Canadian DOC statement DOC Class B Compliance-This Class B digital apparatus complies with card and batteries.
... been provided with the installation of the FCC Rules. Appendix harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is connected; 4) consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Canadian DOC statement DOC Class B Compliance-This Class B digital apparatus complies with card and batteries.
Extended user guide
Page 60
... button delete, 5 telephoto/zoom, 7 54 1 C cable audio/video, 23 Canadian compliance, 51 care and maintenance, 46 children, 10 clock, setting, 2 color mode, 30 computer connect camera, 34 transfer to, 34 connector, USB / A/V, 23 copy pictures card to memory, 27 memory to card, 27 to computer, 34 cropping pictures, 24 customize camera, 32 D date setting, 2 deleting during quickview, 5 from internal memory, 18 from SD/SDHC Card, 18 protecting pictures, videos, 18 digital zoom, 7 displaying slide show, 22 disposal, recycling, 46 download KODAK Software, 34 download pictures, 34 www.kodak...
... button delete, 5 telephoto/zoom, 7 54 1 C cable audio/video, 23 Canadian compliance, 51 care and maintenance, 46 children, 10 clock, setting, 2 color mode, 30 computer connect camera, 34 transfer to, 34 connector, USB / A/V, 23 copy pictures card to memory, 27 memory to card, 27 to computer, 34 cropping pictures, 24 customize camera, 32 D date setting, 2 deleting during quickview, 5 from internal memory, 18 from SD/SDHC Card, 18 protecting pictures, videos, 18 digital zoom, 7 displaying slide show, 22 disposal, recycling, 46 download KODAK Software, 34 download pictures, 34 www.kodak...
Extended user guide
Page 61
... firmware, upgrading, 46 flash, using, 8 flower, 10 focus framing marks, 4 focus mode, 30 format, 33 framing marks, 4 G guidelines, battery, 48 H help camera help, 38 Web links, 38 high ISO, 10 I icons, modes, 9 image storage, 32 installing www.kodak.com/go/support Index battery, 1 SD/SDHC Card, 3 ISO speed, 29 K keyboard, 15 KODAK Software upgrading, 46 KODAK Software, download, 34 Kodak Web sites, 38 L language, 33 LCD brightness, 32 reviewing pictures, 17 reviewing videos, 17 LCD brightness, 32 lens cleaning lens, 46 loading battery, 1 SD/SDHC Card, 3 locate pictures, 20 long time exposure...
... firmware, upgrading, 46 flash, using, 8 flower, 10 focus framing marks, 4 focus mode, 30 format, 33 framing marks, 4 G guidelines, battery, 48 H help camera help, 38 Web links, 38 high ISO, 10 I icons, modes, 9 image storage, 32 installing www.kodak.com/go/support Index battery, 1 SD/SDHC Card, 3 ISO speed, 29 K keyboard, 15 KODAK Software upgrading, 46 KODAK Software, download, 34 Kodak Web sites, 38 L language, 33 LCD brightness, 32 reviewing pictures, 17 reviewing videos, 17 LCD brightness, 32 lens cleaning lens, 46 loading battery, 1 SD/SDHC Card, 3 locate pictures, 20 long time exposure...
Extended user guide
Page 62
... zoom, 7 P PICTBRIDGE enabled printer, 35 picture size, 28, 29 pictures copying, 27 cropping, 24 56 emailing marked, 16 marking, 37 protecting, 18 review icons, 21 reviewing, 17 taking, modes, 9 transfer to computer, 34 pictures/video deleting, 18 playing a video, 17 power camera, 2 printing from a card, 36 optimizing printer, 38 order online, 36 PICTBRIDGE, 35 tagged pictures, 36 protecting pictures, videos, 18 Q quickview, using, 5 R recycling, disposal, 46 regulatory information, 50 repair, 43 reset camera, 33 reviewing pictures/video as you take them, 5 deleting, 18 LCD, 17 protecting...
... zoom, 7 P PICTBRIDGE enabled printer, 35 picture size, 28, 29 pictures copying, 27 cropping, 24 56 emailing marked, 16 marking, 37 protecting, 18 review icons, 21 reviewing, 17 taking, modes, 9 transfer to computer, 34 pictures/video deleting, 18 playing a video, 17 power camera, 2 printing from a card, 36 optimizing printer, 38 order online, 36 PICTBRIDGE, 35 tagged pictures, 36 protecting pictures, videos, 18 Q quickview, using, 5 R recycling, disposal, 46 regulatory information, 50 repair, 43 reset camera, 33 reviewing pictures/video as you take them, 5 deleting, 18 LCD, 17 protecting...
Extended user guide
Page 63
... SD/SDHC Card inserting, 3 printing from, 36 search pictures, 20 select multiple pictures/videos, 27 self-portrait, 11 self-timer, 12 set tag, 29 setting AF zone, 30 auto-focus, 31 color mode, 30 date and time, 2 image storage, 32 ISO, 29 language, 33 LCD brightness, 32 long time exposure, 29, 32 picture size, 28, 29 picture-taking mode, 9 self-timer, 12 sharpness, 31 video out, 32 white balance, 30 setting up the camera, 1 setup menu, 32 Share button, 32 sharpness, 31 shutter www.kodak.com/go/support Index problems, 40 self-timer delay...
... SD/SDHC Card inserting, 3 printing from, 36 search pictures, 20 select multiple pictures/videos, 27 self-portrait, 11 self-timer, 12 set tag, 29 setting AF zone, 30 auto-focus, 31 color mode, 30 date and time, 2 image storage, 32 ISO, 29 language, 33 LCD brightness, 32 long time exposure, 29, 32 picture size, 28, 29 picture-taking mode, 9 self-timer, 12 sharpness, 31 video out, 32 white balance, 30 setting up the camera, 1 setup menu, 32 Share button, 32 sharpness, 31 shutter www.kodak.com/go/support Index problems, 40 self-timer delay...
