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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
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Front view Shutter button Zoom (Wide Angle/Telephoto) lever Flash Self-timer/ Video light Microphone Product features Flash button Mode button Power button A/V Out Lens IMPORTANT: Your camera offers a built-in Help system. www.kodak.com/go/support i See page 38.
Front view Shutter button Zoom (Wide Angle/Telephoto) lever Flash Self-timer/ Video light Microphone Product features Flash button Mode button Power button A/V Out Lens IMPORTANT: Your camera offers a built-in Help system. www.kodak.com/go/support i See page 38.
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See page 38. ii www.kodak.com/go/support Product features Back view LCD Tripod socket Delete, Menu, Info, Review buttons Strap post USB port OK Share button Battery compartment, SD/SDHC Card slot IMPORTANT: Your camera offers a built-in Help system.
See page 38. ii www.kodak.com/go/support Product features Back view LCD Tripod socket Delete, Menu, Info, Review buttons Strap post USB port OK Share button Battery compartment, SD/SDHC Card slot IMPORTANT: Your camera offers a built-in Help system.
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... the strap 1 Loading the AA batteries 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-... pictures/videos in different ways 19 A smarter way to find and enjoy your pictures 20 Understanding the review icons 21 Creating a slide show 22 www.kodak.com/go/support iii
... the strap 1 Loading the AA batteries 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-... pictures/videos in different ways 19 A smarter way to find and enjoy your pictures 20 Understanding the review icons 21 Creating a slide show 22 www.kodak.com/go/support iii
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...Cropping pictures 24 Rotating pictures 25 Editing videos 26 Selecting 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, ... 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 ...
...Cropping pictures 24 Rotating pictures 25 Editing videos 26 Selecting 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, ... 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 ...
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1 Setting up your camera Attaching the strap Loading the AA batteries Purchase extra batteries for your special event www.kodak.com/go/c142accessories www.kodak.com/go/support 1
1 Setting up your camera Attaching the strap Loading the AA batteries Purchase extra batteries for your special event www.kodak.com/go/c142accessories www.kodak.com/go/support 1
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Setting up your camera Turning on the camera Setting the language and date/time Language: to accept. NOTE: To change current field. OK to change. for previous/next field. Date/Time: At the prompt, press OK. OK to change language in the future, use the Setup Menu (see page 32). 2 www.kodak.com/go/support to accept.
Setting up your camera Turning on the camera Setting the language and date/time Language: to accept. NOTE: To change current field. OK to change. for previous/next field. Date/Time: At the prompt, press OK. OK to change language in the future, use the Setup Menu (see page 32). 2 www.kodak.com/go/support to accept.
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Inserting or removing a card while the camera is on may cause damage. We recommend purchasing an SD or SDHC Card to conveniently store more pictures/videos. Purchase accessories www.kodak.com/go/c142accessories www.kodak.com/go/support 3 Setting up your camera Storing pictures on the camera. CAUTION: A card can only be inserted one way; forcing it clicks. 3 Turn on an optional SD or SDHC Card Your camera has internal memory. Push it until it may damage the pictures, the card, or the camera. 1 Turn off the camera. 2 Insert the card.
Inserting or removing a card while the camera is on may cause damage. We recommend purchasing an SD or SDHC Card to conveniently store more pictures/videos. Purchase accessories www.kodak.com/go/c142accessories www.kodak.com/go/support 3 Setting up your camera Storing pictures on the camera. CAUTION: A card can only be inserted one way; forcing it clicks. 3 Turn on an optional SD or SDHC Card Your camera has internal memory. Push it until it may damage the pictures, the card, or the camera. 1 Turn off the camera. 2 Insert the card.
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... www.kodak.com/go/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 . Using the framing marks Framing marks Framing marks indicate the camera focus area.... 3 Press the Shutter button halfway to take the picture. NOTE: Multiple framing marks may appear when faces are detected. 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...
... www.kodak.com/go/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 . Using the framing marks Framing marks Framing marks indicate the camera focus area.... 3 Press the Shutter button halfway to take the picture. NOTE: Multiple framing marks may appear when faces are detected. 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...
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... Taking a video 1 Press the Mode button, then until the LCD displays Video , then press OK. 2 Press the Shutter button completely down, then release it. www.kodak.com/go/support 5 To review pictures/videos anytime, see page 23). Audio can be heard when the video is played on a computer or when the...
... Taking a video 1 Press the Mode button, then until the LCD displays Video , then press OK. 2 Press the Shutter button completely down, then release it. www.kodak.com/go/support 5 To review pictures/videos anytime, see page 23). Audio can be heard when the video is played on a computer or when the...
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... conditions. Off Never 8 www.kodak.com/go/support Use when the subject is behind the subject). NOTE: (Not available in Smart Capture mode.) Red-eye Reduction Preflash The flash fires before the picture is taken. 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. Taking pictures/videos Using the ...
... conditions. Off Never 8 www.kodak.com/go/support Use when the subject is behind the subject). NOTE: (Not available in Smart Capture mode.) Red-eye Reduction Preflash The flash fires before the picture is taken. 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. Taking pictures/videos Using the ...
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...; 3:2 (the best choice when making 4 x 6 prints) ■ 16:9 (wide screen) ■ 4:3 (the default setting) Advanced picture taking-allows more access to a TV (see page 5.) www.kodak.com/go/support 9 Point-and-shoot simplicity when taking -it offers excellent image quality and ease of use. ■ Faces get focus and exposure priority... in practically any situation. (See page 10.) Capturing video with sound. You can be heard when the video is played on a computer or when the camera is analyzed for other content and for your subjects and surroundings, then press OK.
...; 3:2 (the best choice when making 4 x 6 prints) ■ 16:9 (wide screen) ■ 4:3 (the default setting) Advanced picture taking-allows more access to a TV (see page 5.) www.kodak.com/go/support 9 Point-and-shoot simplicity when taking -it offers excellent image quality and ease of use. ■ Faces get focus and exposure priority... in practically any situation. (See page 10.) Capturing video with sound. You can be heard when the video is played on a computer or when the camera is analyzed for other content and for your subjects and surroundings, then press OK.
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Reducing blur caused by candle light. Use available light instead of people. Subjects illuminated by camera shake or subject motion. Flash is off before you finish reading it, press OK. 3 Press OK to view scene mode descriptions. Quiet occasions, ... subjects in shadow or "backlit." For best results, place the camera on a steady surface or tripod. For best results, place the camera on a steady surface or tripod. For best results, place the camera on a steady surface or tripod. 10 www.kodak.com/go/support Action pictures. Distant scenes. People indoors, in ...
Reducing blur caused by candle light. Use available light instead of people. Subjects illuminated by camera shake or subject motion. Flash is off before you finish reading it, press OK. 3 Press OK to view scene mode descriptions. Quiet occasions, ... subjects in shadow or "backlit." For best results, place the camera on a steady surface or tripod. For best results, place the camera on a steady surface or tripod. For best results, place the camera on a steady surface or tripod. 10 www.kodak.com/go/support Action pictures. Distant scenes. People indoors, in ...
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... in night scenes or low-light conditions. Flash does not fire. Assures proper focus and minimizes red eye. The shortcuts appear. www.kodak.com/go/support 11 Using shortcuts Your camera has a clean, uncluttered interface. For quick access to show/hide shortcuts. Emphasizing horizontal motion, with a sharp subject and blurred background. Shortcuts...
... in night scenes or low-light conditions. Flash does not fire. Assures proper focus and minimizes red eye. The shortcuts appear. www.kodak.com/go/support 11 Using shortcuts Your camera has a clean, uncluttered interface. For quick access to show/hide shortcuts. Emphasizing horizontal motion, with a sharp subject and blurred background. Shortcuts...
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... picture is no more storage space. Burst is taken 8 seconds later. 3 Compose the scene. A second picture is unavailable in some modes. 12 www.kodak.com/go/support Press to choose Self-timer, then press OK. 2 Press to choose a Self-timer setting: 10 Seconds-10 A picture is taken after... included in rapid succession. or 10-second delay, use the same procedure but press the Shutter button completely down . For best results, place the camera on a tripod or steady surface. Press the Shutter button halfway, then completely down and hold it. To take up to 3 pictures in a picture...
... picture is no more storage space. Burst is taken 8 seconds later. 3 Compose the scene. A second picture is unavailable in some modes. 12 www.kodak.com/go/support Press to choose Self-timer, then press OK. 2 Press to choose a Self-timer setting: 10 Seconds-10 A picture is taken after... included in rapid succession. or 10-second delay, use the same procedure but press the Shutter button completely down . For best results, place the camera on a tripod or steady surface. Press the Shutter button halfway, then completely down and hold it. To take up to 3 pictures in a picture...
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... check mark appears. IMPORTANT: To use the camera's social networking features, you send pictures to the same sites each time? If it will be sent to the networking site(s) that you chose. The picture is displayed with the Share icon. www.kodak.com/go/support 13 3 Sharing and tagging ... find a picture. 2 Press the Share button. Tip: Do you need to download KODAK Software. (See page 34.) 1 Press the Review button, then to your computer, it 's your favorite social networking sites. The camera applies the settings that you used previously and adds the Share icon to choose Done, ...
... check mark appears. IMPORTANT: To use the camera's social networking features, you send pictures to the same sites each time? If it will be sent to the networking site(s) that you chose. The picture is displayed with the Share icon. www.kodak.com/go/support 13 3 Sharing and tagging ... find a picture. 2 Press the Share button. Tip: Do you need to download KODAK Software. (See page 34.) 1 Press the Review button, then to your computer, it 's your favorite social networking sites. The camera applies the settings that you used previously and adds the Share icon to choose Done, ...
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Sharing and tagging pictures Choose which social networking sites to display on your camera You can add, edit, or delete email addresses and KODAK PULSE Digital Frames on your favorite sites appear. 1 In Review, press the Menu button. 2 Press to make edits. Press to choose Delete,...then press OK. Press to picture-taking mode, press the Shutter button halfway down . Manage email addresses and KODAK PULSE Digital Frames You can show/hide networking sites on your camera so that a check mark appears. Use the on -screen keyboard to make the addition. (Example: JohnDoe@...
Sharing and tagging pictures Choose which social networking sites to display on your camera You can add, edit, or delete email addresses and KODAK PULSE Digital Frames on your favorite sites appear. 1 In Review, press the Menu button. 2 Press to make edits. Press to choose Delete,...then press OK. Press to picture-taking mode, press the Shutter button halfway down . Manage email addresses and KODAK PULSE Digital Frames You can show/hide networking sites on your camera so that a check mark appears. Use the on -screen keyboard to make the addition. (Example: JohnDoe@...
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... Share button. 3 Press to choose Email, then press OK. 4 Press to picture-taking mode, press the Shutter button halfway down. See page 38. 16 www.kodak.com/go/support To mark other pictures/videos with the same address, press , then press OK. To return to find an email address, then press...
... Share button. 3 Press to choose Email, then press OK. 4 Press to picture-taking mode, press the Shutter button halfway down. See page 38. 16 www.kodak.com/go/support To mark other pictures/videos with the same address, press , then press OK. To return to find an email address, then press...
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... thumbnails, press the Wide Angle (W) button. (For more information, see page 23). During playback: ■ Press to find and enjoy your pictures like a pro... www.kodak.com/go/support 17 Playing a video Playback speed 4X 2X 1X 2X 4X Press OK to a TV (see page 19.) Find your pictures" on a computer... or when the camera is played on page 20. press again for 4X. ■ Press to pause/resume. NOTE: Audio can be heard when the video is connected to...
... thumbnails, press the Wide Angle (W) button. (For more information, see page 23). During playback: ■ Press to find and enjoy your pictures like a pro... www.kodak.com/go/support 17 Playing a video Playback speed 4X 2X 1X 2X 4X Press OK to a TV (see page 19.) Find your pictures" on a computer... or when the camera is played on page 20. press again for 4X. ■ Press to pause/resume. NOTE: Audio can be heard when the video is connected to...
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... picture/video, press to choose it again to see Selecting multiple pictures/videos. ■ Press the Review button to exit Review. www.kodak.com/go/support 19 Reviewing and editing Viewing pictures/videos in different ways Magnifying a picture 1 Press the Zoom lever toward Wide Angle (W)... button to view pictures/videos as thumbnails (multi-up) 1 Press the Review button. Viewing as thumbnails. (Press it . The camera shows the last picture that was taken. 2 Press the Zoom lever toward Telephoto (T) to magnify 1X-8X. 2 Press to view other parts of...
... picture/video, press to choose it again to see Selecting multiple pictures/videos. ■ Press the Review button to exit Review. www.kodak.com/go/support 19 Reviewing and editing Viewing pictures/videos in different ways Magnifying a picture 1 Press the Zoom lever toward Wide Angle (W)... button to view pictures/videos as thumbnails (multi-up) 1 Press the Review button. Viewing as thumbnails. (Press it . The camera shows the last picture that was taken. 2 Press the Zoom lever toward Telephoto (T) to magnify 1X-8X. 2 Press to view other parts of...