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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. 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. ii www.kodak.com/go/support
See page 38. 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. ii www.kodak.com/go/support
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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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for previous/next field. NOTE: To change . Date/Time: At the prompt, press OK. Setting up your camera Turning on the camera Setting the language and date/time Language: to change language in the future, use the Setup Menu (see page 32). 2 www.kodak.com/go/support to accept. OK to change current field. OK to accept.
for previous/next field. NOTE: To change . Date/Time: At the prompt, press OK. Setting up your camera Turning on the camera Setting the language and date/time Language: to change language in the future, use the Setup Menu (see page 32). 2 www.kodak.com/go/support to accept. OK to change current field. OK to accept.
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Inserting or removing a card while the camera is on may cause damage. Push it until it may damage the pictures, the card, or the camera. 1 Turn off the camera. 2 Insert the card. 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; We recommend purchasing an SD or SDHC Card to conveniently store more pictures/videos. forcing it clicks. 3 Turn on an optional SD or SDHC Card Your camera has internal memory.
Inserting or removing a card while the camera is on may cause damage. Push it until it may damage the pictures, the card, or the camera. 1 Turn off the camera. 2 Insert the card. 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; We recommend purchasing an SD or SDHC Card to conveniently store more pictures/videos. forcing it clicks. 3 Turn on an optional SD or SDHC Card Your camera has internal memory.
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...appear when faces are detected. 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 Smart Capture mode , then press OK.) 2... picture. 3 Press the Shutter button halfway to take the picture. See page 38. 4 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...
...appear when faces are detected. 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 Smart Capture mode , then press OK.) 2... picture. 3 Press the Shutter button halfway to take the picture. See page 38. 4 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...
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Audio can be heard when the video is played on a computer or when the camera is captured during video recording. Taking pictures/videos Taking a video 1 Press the Mode button, then until the LCD displays Video , then press OK. 2 Press the ... a picture/video is displayed, you may: Delete the current picture/video OK Play/pause a video NOTE: Audio is connected to a TV (see page 17. www.kodak.com/go/support 5 To stop recording, press and release the Shutter button again. To review pictures/videos anytime, see page 23). To review and work...
Audio can be heard when the video is played on a computer or when the camera is captured during video recording. Taking pictures/videos Taking a video 1 Press the Mode button, then until the LCD displays Video , then press OK. 2 Press the ... a picture/video is displayed, you may: Delete the current picture/video OK Play/pause a video NOTE: Audio is connected to a TV (see page 17. www.kodak.com/go/support 5 To stop recording, press and release the Shutter button again. To review pictures/videos anytime, see page 23). To review and work...
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Fill (Flash On) Every time you take a picture, regardless of red-eye. 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. NOTE: (Not available in Smart Capture mode.) Red-eye Reduction Preflash The flash fires before the .... Flash modes Auto Flash fires When the lighting conditions require it. Use when the subject is in the Setup menu, page 32. Off Never 8 www.kodak.com/go/support
Fill (Flash On) Every time you take a picture, regardless of red-eye. 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. NOTE: (Not available in Smart Capture mode.) Red-eye Reduction Preflash The flash fires before the .... Flash modes Auto Flash fires When the lighting conditions require it. Use when the subject is in the Setup menu, page 32. Off Never 8 www.kodak.com/go/support
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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. Audio can choose the best picture size and aspect ratio for ...; 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
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. Audio can choose the best picture size and aspect ratio for ...; 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
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.... Flash is off before you finish reading it, press OK. 3 Press OK to view scene mode descriptions. For best results, place the camera on a steady surface or tripod. Reducing blur caused by candle light. Distant scenes. Subjects that are in low-light scenes. Quiet occasions, ... SCN, then press OK. 2 Press to choose a Scene mode. Fireworks. Bright snow scenes. For best results, place the camera on a steady surface or tripod. 10 www.kodak.com/go/support Taking pictures/videos Using Scene (SCN) modes Choose a Scene mode-for great pictures in bright light.
.... Flash is off before you finish reading it, press OK. 3 Press OK to view scene mode descriptions. For best results, place the camera on a steady surface or tripod. Reducing blur caused by candle light. Distant scenes. Subjects that are in low-light scenes. Quiet occasions, ... SCN, then press OK. 2 Press to choose a Scene mode. Fireworks. Bright snow scenes. For best results, place the camera on a steady surface or tripod. 10 www.kodak.com/go/support Taking pictures/videos Using Scene (SCN) modes Choose a Scene mode-for great pictures in bright light.
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... Exposure Compensation, Self-timer, and Auto focus. (You'll see different functions in night scenes or low-light conditions. www.kodak.com/go/support 11 For quick access to show/hide shortcuts. The shortcuts appear. Assures proper focus and minimizes red eye. Using shortcuts... Your camera has a clean, uncluttered interface. Shortcuts Press to the most popular capture and review functions: 1 Press the Info button. Distant scenery...
... Exposure Compensation, Self-timer, and Auto focus. (You'll see different functions in night scenes or low-light conditions. www.kodak.com/go/support 11 For quick access to show/hide shortcuts. The shortcuts appear. Assures proper focus and minimizes red eye. Using shortcuts... Your camera has a clean, uncluttered interface. Shortcuts Press to the most popular capture and review functions: 1 Press the Info button. Distant scenery...
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... into the scene). 2 Seconds- 2 A picture is taken after a 2-second delay. 2 Picture Timer-2x The first picture is taken 8 seconds later. 3 Compose the scene. The camera takes the picture/pictures after a 10-second delay. Burst is no more storage space. Press the Shutter button halfway, then completely down and hold it...Using the self-timer Use the self-timer when you want to be included in a picture, or to 3 pictures in some modes. 12 www.kodak.com/go/support To take up to ensure a steady Shutter button press. Using burst Use the burst feature to take a video after a 2-
... into the scene). 2 Seconds- 2 A picture is taken after a 2-second delay. 2 Picture Timer-2x The first picture is taken 8 seconds later. 3 Compose the scene. The camera takes the picture/pictures after a 10-second delay. Burst is no more storage space. Press the Shutter button halfway, then completely down and hold it...Using the self-timer Use the self-timer when you want to be included in a picture, or to 3 pictures in some modes. 12 www.kodak.com/go/support To take up to ensure a steady Shutter button press. Using burst Use the burst feature to take a video after a 2-
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...mark.) 4 Press to your computer, it 's your favorite social networking sites. IMPORTANT: To use the camera's social networking features, you used previously and adds the Share icon to the picture. The camera applies the settings that you send pictures to find a picture. 2 Press the Share button. If it... will be sent to the networking site(s) that you need to download KODAK Software. (See page 34.) 1 Press the Review button...
...mark.) 4 Press to your computer, it 's your favorite social networking sites. IMPORTANT: To use the camera's social networking features, you used previously and adds the Share icon to the picture. The camera applies the settings that you send pictures to find a picture. 2 Press the Share button. If it... will be sent to the networking site(s) that you need to download KODAK Software. (See page 34.) 1 Press the Review button...
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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 camera. 1 In Review, press the Share button. Use the on-screen keyboard to choose Done, then press OK. When you...Share Button Settings, 3 Press to choose a social networking site, then press to choose Done, then press OK. Manage email addresses and KODAK PULSE Digital Frames You can show/hide networking sites on -screen keyboard to make the addition. (Example: [email protected]) To edit an email ...
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 camera. 1 In Review, press the Share button. Use the on-screen keyboard to choose Done, then press OK. When you...Share Button Settings, 3 Press to choose a social networking site, then press to choose Done, then press OK. Manage email addresses and KODAK PULSE Digital Frames You can show/hide networking sites on -screen keyboard to make the addition. (Example: [email protected]) To edit an email ...
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IMPORTANT: Your camera offers a built-in Help system. Sharing and tagging pictures Marking pictures/videos for emailing It's simple to mark pictures so that they're ready to ... other pictures/videos with the same address, press , then press OK. To return to more than one address, repeat step 4. See page 38. 16 www.kodak.com/go/support First, create a new email address. (See Using the keyboard, page 15.) 1 Press the Review button. To send the pictures/videos to picture...
IMPORTANT: Your camera offers a built-in Help system. Sharing and tagging pictures Marking pictures/videos for emailing It's simple to mark pictures so that they're ready to ... other pictures/videos with the same address, press , then press OK. To return to more than one address, repeat step 4. See page 38. 16 www.kodak.com/go/support First, create a new email address. (See Using the keyboard, page 15.) 1 Press the Review button. To send the pictures/videos to picture...
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... find and enjoy your pictures like a pro... During playback: ■ Press to a TV (see page 19.) Find your pictures" on a computer or when the camera is connected to play a video. See "A smarter way to pause/resume. NOTE: Audio can be heard when the video is played on page 20. Playing... speed 4X 2X 1X 2X 4X Press OK to reverse at 2X speed; press again for 4X. ■ Press to play at 2X speed; www.kodak.com/go/support 17 4 Reviewing and editing Reviewing pictures/videos 1 Press the Review button. 2 Press for previous/next picture/video. ■ To exit, press...
... find and enjoy your pictures like a pro... During playback: ■ Press to a TV (see page 19.) Find your pictures" on a computer or when the camera is connected to play a video. See "A smarter way to pause/resume. NOTE: Audio can be heard when the video is played on page 20. Playing... speed 4X 2X 1X 2X 4X Press OK to reverse at 2X speed; press again for 4X. ■ Press to play at 2X speed; www.kodak.com/go/support 17 4 Reviewing and editing Reviewing pictures/videos 1 Press the Review button. 2 Press for previous/next picture/video. ■ To exit, press...
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...Press the Review button to choose it again to see more, smaller thumbnails.) To view all pictures/videos, choose the All tab. www.kodak.com/go/support 19 Reviewing and editing Viewing pictures/videos in different ways Magnifying a picture 1 Press the Zoom lever toward Telephoto (T) to ...view pictures/videos as thumbnails (multi-up) 1 Press the Review button. Then press the Zoom lever toward Wide Angle (W) button to 1X. The camera shows the last picture that was taken. 2 Press the Zoom lever toward Telephoto (T) button. ■ To select multiple pictures/videos, see a ...
...Press the Review button to choose it again to see more, smaller thumbnails.) To view all pictures/videos, choose the All tab. www.kodak.com/go/support 19 Reviewing and editing Viewing pictures/videos in different ways Magnifying a picture 1 Press the Zoom lever toward Telephoto (T) to ...view pictures/videos as thumbnails (multi-up) 1 Press the Review button. Then press the Zoom lever toward Wide Angle (W) button to 1X. The camera shows the last picture that was taken. 2 Press the Zoom lever toward Telephoto (T) button. ■ To select multiple pictures/videos, see a ...