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... settings 27 Using camera Help 34 Using the self-timer 35 Using burst 36 Taking panoramic pictures 37 Using the histogram to view picture brightness 38 Using the framing grid to compose a picture 38 Sharing your pictures 38 5 Transferring and printing pictures 44 Installing the software 44 Transferring pictures/videos 45 Printing pictures 46 Dock compatibility for your camera 48 6 Troubleshooting 49 7 Getting help 53 8 Appendix 55 Camera specifications 55 Care and maintenance 57 Upgrading your software and firmware 58 Storage capacities 58 Important safety instructions...
... settings 27 Using camera Help 34 Using the self-timer 35 Using burst 36 Taking panoramic pictures 37 Using the histogram to view picture brightness 38 Using the framing grid to compose a picture 38 Sharing your pictures 38 5 Transferring and printing pictures 44 Installing the software 44 Transferring pictures/videos 45 Printing pictures 46 Dock compatibility for your camera 48 6 Troubleshooting 49 7 Getting help 53 8 Appendix 55 Camera specifications 55 Care and maintenance 57 Upgrading your software and firmware 58 Storage capacities 58 Important safety instructions...
User Manual
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... press the OK button. 2 If your camera is running a lower version, download and install version 1.02 or higher from www.kodak.com/go /support NOTE: If the battery charging light does not turn on the camera, charging may take up to a powered USB port ■ The computer is turned on , ensure: ■ The USB cable is connected to date, charge the battery: Turn ON the camera, then connect then USB cable. USB cable (U-8) USB / A/V adapter Note: If the battery is complete (approx...
... press the OK button. 2 If your camera is running a lower version, download and install version 1.02 or higher from www.kodak.com/go /support NOTE: If the battery charging light does not turn on the camera, charging may take up to a powered USB port ■ The computer is turned on , ensure: ■ The USB cable is connected to date, charge the battery: Turn ON the camera, then connect then USB cable. USB cable (U-8) USB / A/V adapter Note: If the battery is complete (approx...
User Manual
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... notice decreased image quality when using digital zoom. Taking pictures/videos Using optical zoom Use optical zoom to get up to 3X magnification. Release Telephoto (T), then press it again. 2 Take the picture. You can use optical zoom during picture taking Use digital zoom in any picture-taking a video. 1 Use the LCD to 5X beyond optical zoom. 1 Press Telephoto (T) until the slider is at the top of the optical zoom range. NOTE: For focus distances, see page 55. The slider pauses and turns red when the picture quality reaches...
... notice decreased image quality when using digital zoom. Taking pictures/videos Using optical zoom Use optical zoom to get up to 3X magnification. Release Telephoto (T), then press it again. 2 Take the picture. You can use optical zoom during picture taking Use digital zoom in any picture-taking a video. 1 Use the LCD to 5X beyond optical zoom. 1 Press Telephoto (T) until the slider is at the top of the optical zoom range. NOTE: For focus distances, see page 55. The slider pauses and turns red when the picture quality reaches...
User Manual
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... OK button. www.kodak.com/go/support 27 NOTE: Some settings remain until you change settings to get the best results from your camera. others, until you change modes or turn off the camera. Some modes offer limited settings. 1 Press the Menu button. 2 Press to choose a tab: ■ Capture for the most common picture-taking settings ■ Capture plus for other picture-taking settings ■ Video for video-taking settings ■ Setup for other camera settings 3 Press to make pictures...
... OK button. www.kodak.com/go/support 27 NOTE: Some settings remain until you change settings to get the best results from your camera. others, until you change modes or turn off the camera. Some modes offer limited settings. 1 Press the Menu button. 2 Press to choose a tab: ■ Capture for the most common picture-taking settings ■ Capture plus for other picture-taking settings ■ Video for video-taking settings ■ Setup for other camera settings 3 Press to make pictures...
User Manual
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... Menu, , , and OK to black-and-white or sepia. Unavailable in Landscape mode. 28 www.kodak.com/go /printsizes 5.0 MP (4:3)-Medium resolution and file size. 3.1 MP (4:3)-Small to press the Shutter button halfway down . NOTE: EasyShare software also lets you change a color picture to access settings Options Picture Size 8 MP (4:3) (default)-Highest resolution; Long Time Exposure None (default) Choose how long the shutter 0.5, 1.0, 2.0, 4.0, or 8.0 seconds stays open. AF Control Continuous AF-because the camera is no need to medium file size. 2.5 MP (3:2)-For printing...
... Menu, , , and OK to black-and-white or sepia. Unavailable in Landscape mode. 28 www.kodak.com/go /printsizes 5.0 MP (4:3)-Medium resolution and file size. 3.1 MP (4:3)-Small to press the Shutter button halfway down . NOTE: EasyShare software also lets you change a color picture to access settings Options Picture Size 8 MP (4:3) (default)-Highest resolution; Long Time Exposure None (default) Choose how long the shutter 0.5, 1.0, 2.0, 4.0, or 8.0 seconds stays open. AF Control Continuous AF-because the camera is no need to medium file size. 2.5 MP (3:2)-For printing...
User Manual
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... lighting without flash. Daylight-for general picture taking. Ideal for pictures in shade in natural lighting. Off Date Stamp Imprint the date on or off. Fluorescent-corrects the green cast of household light bulbs. Choose a date option, or turn off the feature. (Default is off.) Using the capture plus tab Press Menu, , , and OK to access settings Options White Balance Choose your camera Press Menu, , , and OK to access settings Options Digital Zoom On (default) Turn digital zoom...
... lighting without flash. Daylight-for general picture taking. Ideal for pictures in shade in natural lighting. Off Date Stamp Imprint the date on or off. Fluorescent-corrects the green cast of household light bulbs. Choose a date option, or turn off the feature. (Default is off.) Using the capture plus tab Press Menu, , , and OK to access settings Options White Balance Choose your camera Press Menu, , , and OK to access settings Options Digital Zoom On (default) Turn digital zoom...
User Manual
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... file size. NOTE: For the best pictures, the camera is set to Multi-zone when in Auto mode. there is ISO Speed turned off. uses more with your camera Press Menu, , , and OK to access settings Options Maintain Settings Flash Choose which settings are White Balance saved, even after the camera is no need to press the Shutter button halfway down . Image Stabilizer Improve video stability. Single AF (default)-uses TTL-AF (through-the-lens auto focus) when the Shutter button is always focusing...
... file size. NOTE: For the best pictures, the camera is set to Multi-zone when in Auto mode. there is ISO Speed turned off. uses more with your camera Press Menu, , , and OK to access settings Options Maintain Settings Flash Choose which settings are White Balance saved, even after the camera is no need to press the Shutter button halfway down . Image Stabilizer Improve video stability. Single AF (default)-uses TTL-AF (through-the-lens auto focus) when the Shutter button is always focusing...
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... Options Camera Sounds Choose sound effects. most common format. connect the camera to a television or PAL-used in Europe and China. Power Save High Power (default) LCD Dimmer Choose inactivity time until LCD dims. 30 seconds 20 seconds 10 seconds (default) Off (no dimming) Auto Power Off 10 minutes Choose inactivity time until camera turns 5 minutes off. 3 minutes (default) 1 minute Date & Time Set date and time. Sound Volume Off High Medium (default) Low LCD Brightness Choose LCD brightness. Video Out NTSC (default)-used in...
... Options Camera Sounds Choose sound effects. most common format. connect the camera to a television or PAL-used in Europe and China. Power Save High Power (default) LCD Dimmer Choose inactivity time until LCD dims. 30 seconds 20 seconds 10 seconds (default) Off (no dimming) Auto Power Off 10 minutes Choose inactivity time until camera turns 5 minutes off. 3 minutes (default) 1 minute Date & Time Set date and time. Sound Volume Off High Medium (default) Low LCD Brightness Choose LCD brightness. Video Out NTSC (default)-used in...
User Manual
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... different Set Album choices pictures/videos. Formatting deletes all the pictures/videos you take are cancelled. CAUTION: Cancel-exits without making a change. Language Choose your camera Press Menu, , to factory defaults. About View camera information. Then, all Internal Memory-deletes everything on the card; www.kodak.com/go/support 33 Removing a names; formats the internal memory. Pre-select album names before you to videos and to pictures. Internal Memory-the camera always uses internal memory, even if a card is in internal pictures/videos, including...
... different Set Album choices pictures/videos. Formatting deletes all the pictures/videos you take are cancelled. CAUTION: Cancel-exits without making a change. Language Choose your camera Press Menu, , to factory defaults. About View camera information. Then, all Internal Memory-deletes everything on the card; www.kodak.com/go/support 33 Removing a names; formats the internal memory. Pre-select album names before you to videos and to pictures. Internal Memory-the camera always uses internal memory, even if a card is in internal pictures/videos, including...
User Manual
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www.kodak.com/go /USBcharging. number does not (The camera estimates the number of a picture ■ Transfer all modes. NOTE: The flash does not fire in all pictures to the computer (see page 44). charge using USB charging Pictures remaining ■ Continue taking a picture is charged and installed correctly (see page 9). Camera problems Status Solution Camera does not turn ■ Turn the camera off Camera buttons and controls do not function In Review, a blue or black screen is operating normally. The battery does not ■ See...
www.kodak.com/go /USBcharging. number does not (The camera estimates the number of a picture ■ Transfer all modes. NOTE: The flash does not fire in all pictures to the computer (see page 44). charge using USB charging Pictures remaining ■ Continue taking a picture is charged and installed correctly (see page 9). Camera problems Status Solution Camera does not turn ■ Turn the camera off Camera buttons and controls do not function In Review, a blue or black screen is operating normally. The battery does not ■ See...
User Manual
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...; See Help in the camera (see page 33), or insert another memory card. Transfer pictures to computer ■ Visit Interactive Troubleshooting & Repairs www.kodak.com/go/itg. 50 www.kodak.com/go/support Wipe the contacts with card ■ Use another card. transfer to the computer (see page 44), delete pictures (see page 14), change image storage location (see recognized or camera page 33). Error message appears ■ Turn the camera off the camera. Remove the battery.
...; See Help in the camera (see page 33), or insert another memory card. Transfer pictures to computer ■ Visit Interactive Troubleshooting & Repairs www.kodak.com/go/itg. 50 www.kodak.com/go/support Wipe the contacts with card ■ Use another card. transfer to the computer (see page 44), delete pictures (see page 14), change image storage location (see recognized or camera page 33). Error message appears ■ Turn the camera off the camera. Remove the battery.
User Manual
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... camera specifications starting on the camera. ■ Make sure the USB cable model U-8 is connected to take the picture. ■ Clean the lens (see page 57). ■ Make sure the camera is not in Macro mode if you are correct. (See the device's user's guide). Make sure the camera is seated on the dock.) ■ Make sure EasyShare software is installed (see page 1). ■ Turn on page 55.) ■ To automatically set exposure and focus, press the Shutter button halfway...
... camera specifications starting on the camera. ■ Make sure the USB cable model U-8 is connected to take the picture. ■ Clean the lens (see page 57). ■ Make sure the camera is not in Macro mode if you are correct. (See the device's user's guide). Make sure the camera is seated on the dock.) ■ Make sure EasyShare software is installed (see page 1). ■ Turn on page 55.) ■ To automatically set exposure and focus, press the Shutter button halfway...
User Manual
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... effective flash range. (See camera specifications starting on page 55.) ■ To automatically set exposure and focus, press the Shutter button halfway. When the framing marks turn green, press the Shutter button completely down to redisplay the menu. Direct printing (PictBridge enabled printer) problems Status Solution Cannot find the desired picture ■ Use the Direct print menu to resolve the issue. 52 www.kodak.com/go/support Camera or printer display an error message ■ Follow the prompts to change the image storage...
... effective flash range. (See camera specifications starting on page 55.) ■ To automatically set exposure and focus, press the Shutter button halfway. When the framing marks turn green, press the Shutter button completely down to redisplay the menu. Direct printing (PictBridge enabled printer) problems Status Solution Cannot find the desired picture ■ Use the Direct print menu to resolve the issue. 52 www.kodak.com/go/support Camera or printer display an error message ■ Follow the prompts to change the image storage...
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... (FAQs, troubleshooting www.kodak.com/go/m883support information, arrange for repairs, etc.) Purchase camera accessories (camera docks, printer www.kodak.com/go/m883accessories docks, lenses, cards, etc.) Download the latest camera firmware and software www.kodak.com/go/m883downloads See online demonstrations of your camera www.kodak.com/go/howto Software Get information on EasyShare software Get help with the Windows operating system and working with digital pictures Other www.kodak.com/go/easysharesoftware www.kodak.com...
... (FAQs, troubleshooting www.kodak.com/go/m883support information, arrange for repairs, etc.) Purchase camera accessories (camera docks, printer www.kodak.com/go/m883accessories docks, lenses, cards, etc.) Download the latest camera firmware and software www.kodak.com/go/m883downloads See online demonstrations of your camera www.kodak.com/go/howto Software Get information on EasyShare software Get help with the Windows operating system and working with digital pictures Other www.kodak.com/go/easysharesoftware www.kodak.com...
User Manual
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..., 30 www.kodak.com/go/support 1 bookmarks, 18 burst, using, 36 button delete, 7 drive, 36 macro/landscape, ii on/off, i telephoto/zoom, 8 C cable audio/video, 21 USB, 45 camera screen getting help, 34 camera sounds, 32 Canadian compliance, 63 care and maintenance, 57 charging the battery, 2, 3 children, 12 clock, setting, 4 color mode, 28 compatibility docks, 48 computer connecting camera, 44 transfer to, 44 connector, USB / A/V, 21, 45 copy pictures card to memory, 24 memory to card, 24 to computer via USB cable, 44...
..., 30 www.kodak.com/go/support 1 bookmarks, 18 burst, using, 36 button delete, 7 drive, 36 macro/landscape, ii on/off, i telephoto/zoom, 8 C cable audio/video, 21 USB, 45 camera screen getting help, 34 camera sounds, 32 Canadian compliance, 63 care and maintenance, 57 charging the battery, 2, 3 children, 12 clock, setting, 4 color mode, 28 compatibility docks, 48 computer connecting camera, 44 transfer to, 44 connector, USB / A/V, 21, 45 copy pictures card to memory, 24 memory to card, 24 to computer via USB cable, 44...
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..., i deleting during quickview, 7 from internal memory, 14 from SD/MMC card, 14 protecting pictures, videos, 14 digital image stabilization, 11 digital zoom, 8 setting, 29 displaying slide show, 19 disposal, recycling, 57 dock compatibility, 48 connector, ii printer, 46 downloading pictures, 44 E EasyShare software, 44 edit videos, 17 emailing pictures, videos, 39 expected battery life, 59 exposure long time, 28 metering, 30 external video device viewing pictures, videos, 21 66 F favorites tagging, 41 FCC compliance, 62 fireworks, 11 firmware, upgrading, 58 flash, using, 9 flower...
..., i deleting during quickview, 7 from internal memory, 14 from SD/MMC card, 14 protecting pictures, videos, 14 digital image stabilization, 11 digital zoom, 8 setting, 29 displaying slide show, 19 disposal, recycling, 57 dock compatibility, 48 connector, ii printer, 46 downloading pictures, 44 E EasyShare software, 44 edit videos, 17 emailing pictures, videos, 39 expected battery life, 59 exposure long time, 28 metering, 30 external video device viewing pictures, videos, 21 66 F favorites tagging, 41 FCC compliance, 62 fireworks, 11 firmware, upgrading, 58 flash, using, 9 flower...
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..., 58 ISO speed, 30 K Kodak EasyShare software installing, 44 upgrading, 58 Kodak Perfect Touch technology, 16 Kodak Web sites, 53 L language, 33 LCD brightness, 32 dimmer, 32 reviewing pictures, 13 reviewing videos, 13 lens, i cleaning lens, 57 loading battery, 1 SD/MMC card, 5 software, 44 long time exposure, 28 M Mac OS, installing software, 44 macro/landscape button, ii magnify a picture, 13 maintenance, camera, 57 make picture from video, 17 manner/museum, 11 www.kodak.com/go/support Index memory inserting card, 5 storage capacities, 58 menu settings, 27 microphone, i modes, 10 auto...
..., 58 ISO speed, 30 K Kodak EasyShare software installing, 44 upgrading, 58 Kodak Perfect Touch technology, 16 Kodak Web sites, 53 L language, 33 LCD brightness, 32 dimmer, 32 reviewing pictures, 13 reviewing videos, 13 lens, i cleaning lens, 57 loading battery, 1 SD/MMC card, 5 software, 44 long time exposure, 28 M Mac OS, installing software, 44 macro/landscape button, ii magnify a picture, 13 maintenance, camera, 57 make picture from video, 17 manner/museum, 11 www.kodak.com/go/support Index memory inserting card, 5 storage capacities, 58 menu settings, 27 microphone, i modes, 10 auto...
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... repair, 53 reset camera, 33 reviewing pictures/video as you take them, 7 deleting, 14 LCD, 13 protecting, 14 slide show, 19 running slide show, 19 S safety, 58 scene modes (SCN), 11 SD/MMC card inserting, 5 printing from, 48 storage capacities, 58 select multiple pictures/videos, 24 self-portrait, 11 self-timer, 35 light, i service and support telephone numbers, 54 setting AF zone, 29, 30 auto power off, 32 auto-focus, 15, 28, 31 blur warning, 30 www.kodak.com...
... repair, 53 reset camera, 33 reviewing pictures/video as you take them, 7 deleting, 14 LCD, 13 protecting, 14 slide show, 19 running slide show, 19 S safety, 58 scene modes (SCN), 11 SD/MMC card inserting, 5 printing from, 48 storage capacities, 58 select multiple pictures/videos, 24 self-portrait, 11 self-timer, 35 light, i service and support telephone numbers, 54 setting AF zone, 29, 30 auto power off, 32 auto-focus, 15, 28, 31 blur warning, 30 www.kodak.com...
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..., 33 ISO, 30 language, 33 LCD brightness, 32 LCD dimmer, 32 long time exposure, 28 picture size, 28 picture-taking mode, 10 reset camera, 33 self-timer, 35 sharpness, 30 sound volume, 32 video out, 32 video size, 15, 31 white balance, 29 setting up the camera, 1 setting, albums, 33 setup menu, 32 shaking hand, 26 sharpness, 30 shutter problems, 50 self-timer delay, 35 slide show continuous loop, 20 running, 19 snow, 11 software www.kodak.com/go/support Index installing, 44 upgrading, 58 sound volume, 32 sounds, 32 specifications, camera...
..., 33 ISO, 30 language, 33 LCD brightness, 32 LCD dimmer, 32 long time exposure, 28 picture size, 28 picture-taking mode, 10 reset camera, 33 self-timer, 35 sharpness, 30 sound volume, 32 video out, 32 video size, 15, 31 white balance, 29 setting up the camera, 1 setting, albums, 33 setup menu, 32 shaking hand, 26 sharpness, 30 shutter problems, 50 self-timer delay, 35 slide show continuous loop, 20 running, 19 snow, 11 software www.kodak.com/go/support Index installing, 44 upgrading, 58 sound volume, 32 sounds, 32 specifications, camera...
Setup Guide
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... (T), then press it again. www.kodak.com/go/m883support 11 D Digital zoom range T Optical zoom range (36-108 mm) W Using digital zoom Use digital zoom in any picture-taking mode to get up to frame your subject. 2 To zoom in . (10 x 15 cm) print. The zoom indicator shows the zoom status. 3 Take the picture or video. 1 Doing more with your camera Using the 3X optical zoom 1 Use the LCD to 5X magnification beyond optical zoom. NOTE: You may notice decreased image quality when using digital zoom.
... (T), then press it again. www.kodak.com/go/m883support 11 D Digital zoom range T Optical zoom range (36-108 mm) W Using digital zoom Use digital zoom in any picture-taking mode to get up to frame your subject. 2 To zoom in . (10 x 15 cm) print. The zoom indicator shows the zoom status. 3 Take the picture or video. 1 Doing more with your camera Using the 3X optical zoom 1 Use the LCD to 5X magnification beyond optical zoom. NOTE: You may notice decreased image quality when using digital zoom.
