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KODAK EASYSHARE M580 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/m580support
KODAK EASYSHARE M580 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/m580support
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See page 42. ii www.kodak.com/go/support Product features Back view LCD Delete, Menu, Info buttons Review button Power button Flash button Mode button Shutter button Wide Angle/ Telephoto button USB, HDMI port IR Receiver (for optional remote control) Strap post OK, Share button Tripod socket Battery compartment SD/SDHC Card slot IMPORTANT: Your camera offers a built-in Help system.
See page 42. ii www.kodak.com/go/support Product features Back view LCD Delete, Menu, Info buttons Review button Power button Flash button Mode button Shutter button Wide Angle/ Telephoto button USB, HDMI port IR Receiver (for optional remote control) Strap post OK, Share button Tripod socket Battery compartment SD/SDHC Card slot IMPORTANT: Your camera offers a built-in Help system.
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...1 Charging the battery 2 Turning on the camera 4 Setting the language and date/time 4 Storing pictures on an optional SD or SDHC Card 5 2 Taking pictures/videos 6 Taking pictures 6 Taking a video 7 Adjusting LCD brightness 8 Understanding the picture-taking icons 8 Know when your battery needs charging 8 Using the optical zoom 9 Using the flash 10 Using different modes 11 Using shortcuts 13 Using the self-timer 14 Using burst 14 Taking panoramic pictures 15 3 Sharing pictures/videos 16 Sharing pictures through social networks 16 Tagging pictures 18 Marking pictures/videos...
...1 Charging the battery 2 Turning on the camera 4 Setting the language and date/time 4 Storing pictures on an optional SD or SDHC Card 5 2 Taking pictures/videos 6 Taking pictures 6 Taking a video 7 Adjusting LCD brightness 8 Understanding the picture-taking icons 8 Know when your battery needs charging 8 Using the optical zoom 9 Using the flash 10 Using different modes 11 Using shortcuts 13 Using the self-timer 14 Using burst 14 Taking panoramic pictures 15 3 Sharing pictures/videos 16 Sharing pictures through social networks 16 Tagging pictures 18 Marking pictures/videos...
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... 30 Displaying pictures/videos on an HD television 31 5 Doing more with your camera 33 Using the menu button to change settings 33 6 Transferring, printing pictures 39 Transferring pictures to your computer 39 Printing pictures 40 Marking your pictures for print 41 7 Troubleshooting 42 Getting help from your camera 42 Troubleshooting 43 Getting help on the Web 47 8 Appendix 48 Camera specifications 48 Care and maintenance 50 Upgrading your software and firmware 50 Storage capacities 51 Important safety instructions 51 Battery replacement, battery...
... 30 Displaying pictures/videos on an HD television 31 5 Doing more with your camera 33 Using the menu button to change settings 33 6 Transferring, printing pictures 39 Transferring pictures to your computer 39 Printing pictures 40 Marking your pictures for print 41 7 Troubleshooting 42 Getting help from your camera 42 Troubleshooting 43 Getting help on the Web 47 8 Appendix 48 Camera specifications 48 Care and maintenance 50 Upgrading your software and firmware 50 Storage capacities 51 Important safety instructions 51 Battery replacement, battery...
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... on page 48. www.kodak.com/go/support 9 NOTE: For focus distances, see Cameras Specifications starting on the LCD is not available in , press Telephoto (T). Release Telephoto (T), then press it again. To zoom out, press Wide Angle (W). 3 Take the picture. NOTE: You may notice decreased image quality when using digital zoom. Taking pictures/videos Using the optical zoom 1 Use the LCD to 5X magnification beyond optical zoom. (Digital zoom is at the end of...
... on page 48. www.kodak.com/go/support 9 NOTE: For focus distances, see Cameras Specifications starting on the LCD is not available in , press Telephoto (T). Release Telephoto (T), then press it again. To zoom out, press Wide Angle (W). 3 Take the picture. NOTE: You may notice decreased image quality when using digital zoom. Taking pictures/videos Using the optical zoom 1 Use the LCD to 5X magnification beyond optical zoom. (Digital zoom is at the end of...
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... 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 pictures in practically any situation. (See page 12.) Capturing video with sound. (See page 7.) www.kodak.com/go/support 11 Mode button Use this mode Smart Capture Program Scene Video For General picture taking-it offers excellent image...
... 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 pictures in practically any situation. (See page 12.) Capturing video with sound. (See page 7.) www.kodak.com/go/support 11 Mode button Use this mode Smart Capture Program Scene Video For General picture taking-it offers excellent image...
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... flash is saved; After a quickview, the LCD displays the liveview and an "overlay" from the first picture cover the same portion in the new picture. 5 If you are set to Off.) 1 Press the Mode button, then until the LCD displays SCN, then press OK. 2 Press to 3 pictures into a panoramic scene. Take 2 or 3 pictures. Get 1 panoramic picture. Make the overlay from the first picture. 4 Compose the second picture. NOTE: To use a tripod. Taking pictures/videos Taking panoramic pictures Use panorama...
... flash is saved; After a quickview, the LCD displays the liveview and an "overlay" from the first picture cover the same portion in the new picture. 5 If you are set to Off.) 1 Press the Mode button, then until the LCD displays SCN, then press OK. 2 Press to 3 pictures into a panoramic scene. Take 2 or 3 pictures. Get 1 panoramic picture. Make the overlay from the first picture. 4 Compose the second picture. NOTE: To use a tripod. Taking pictures/videos Taking panoramic pictures Use panorama...
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....kodak.com/go/support 33 Using the menu button to change settings You can change settings to pictures/videos. Self-timer/Burst Choose Self-timer or Burst feature. More information See Camera Specifications, starting on page 48. and video-taking settings ■ Setup for other camera settings 3 Press to choose a tab: ■ Capture/Video for the most common picture- Using the capture tab Settings Picture Size Choose a picture resolution. See page 19. Some settings remain until you change modes or turn off the camera. 1 Press the Menu button...
....kodak.com/go/support 33 Using the menu button to change settings You can change settings to pictures/videos. Self-timer/Burst Choose Self-timer or Burst feature. More information See Camera Specifications, starting on page 48. and video-taking settings ■ Setup for other camera settings 3 Press to choose a tab: ■ Capture/Video for the most common picture- Using the capture tab Settings Picture Size Choose a picture resolution. See page 19. Some settings remain until you change modes or turn off the camera. 1 Press the Menu button...
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... picture taking. Ideal for indoor pictures under tungsten or halogen lighting without flash. Control the camera sensitivity to light. Open Shade-For pictures in shade in Program and Panorama modes.) To access this feature with your lighting condition. (Available in Video mode. White Balance Choose your camera Settings More information Exposure Compensation Make a picture lighter or darker. (Available in natural lighting. 34 www.kodak.com/go/support ISO Speed See Camera Specifications, starting on page 48. Unavailable in Program and Panorama modes.) Auto...
... picture taking. Ideal for indoor pictures under tungsten or halogen lighting without flash. Control the camera sensitivity to light. Open Shade-For pictures in shade in Program and Panorama modes.) To access this feature with your lighting condition. (Available in Video mode. White Balance Choose your camera Settings More information Exposure Compensation Make a picture lighter or darker. (Available in natural lighting. 34 www.kodak.com/go/support ISO Speed See Camera Specifications, starting on page 48. Unavailable in Program and Panorama modes.) Auto...
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... pictures/videos. Internal Memory-The camera always uses internal memory, even if a card is pressed. Single AF-Camera focuses once, when the Shutter button is installed. Doing more with your camera Help system, see page 42. See page 19. Red-eye Reduction The Red-eye flash fires automatically before a picture is in the camera. More information Auto-The camera uses the card if one is taken. Digital correction-The camera digitally corrects red-eye after taking a picture may increase.) 36 www.kodak.com/go/support Self-timer Choose Self-timer...
... pictures/videos. Internal Memory-The camera always uses internal memory, even if a card is pressed. Single AF-Camera focuses once, when the Shutter button is installed. Doing more with your camera Help system, see page 42. See page 19. Red-eye Reduction The Red-eye flash fires automatically before a picture is in the camera. More information Auto-The camera uses the card if one is taken. Digital correction-The camera digitally corrects red-eye after taking a picture may increase.) 36 www.kodak.com/go/support Self-timer Choose Self-timer...
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... www.kodak.com/go/support 37 LCD Brightness Choose LCD brightness during Auto-LCD brightness is set to their factory defaults. Focus Lock: On/Off Shutter: On/Off Self-timer: On/Off Error: On/Off Power On: On/Off Date & Time Set date and time. Reset Camera Reset settings to High Power.) power. Reset All Camera Settings-Settings revert to your computer. picture/video capture. (During Review, the High Power-Brighter LCD; On Transfer-The camera rotates pictures when they are displayed with your language. Reset Startup Application-Resets camera to startup mode to...
... www.kodak.com/go/support 37 LCD Brightness Choose LCD brightness during Auto-LCD brightness is set to their factory defaults. Focus Lock: On/Off Shutter: On/Off Self-timer: On/Off Error: On/Off Power On: On/Off Date & Time Set date and time. Reset Camera Reset settings to High Power.) power. Reset All Camera Settings-Settings revert to your computer. picture/video capture. (During Review, the High Power-Brighter LCD; On Transfer-The camera rotates pictures when they are displayed with your language. Reset Startup Application-Resets camera to startup mode to...
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... short ■ Make sure the correct battery type is taken, based on ■ Make sure the battery is displayed instead of pictures remaining after each decrease after taking pictures. In Review, a blue or black screen is charged and installed correctly (see page 1). NOTE: The flash does not fire in the camera. ■ Insert a new/charged battery (see page 1). Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Camera problems Status Solution Camera does not turn off Camera buttons and controls do not function LCD is operating normally.
... short ■ Make sure the correct battery type is taken, based on ■ Make sure the battery is displayed instead of pictures remaining after each decrease after taking pictures. In Review, a blue or black screen is charged and installed correctly (see page 1). NOTE: The flash does not fire in the camera. ■ Insert a new/charged battery (see page 1). Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Camera problems Status Solution Camera does not turn off Camera buttons and controls do not function LCD is operating normally.
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... . ■ Make sure the battery is charged and installed correctly (see page 1). ■ Make sure the KODAK Camera USB Cable, Micro B / 5-Pin is full. desired picture/video Computer/connectivity problems Status Computer does not communicate with card ■ Use another card. Troubleshooting Status Solution You cannot take a picture ■ Turn the camera off the camera, then turn on a card or in the camera (see recognized or camera page 38). Only SD or SDHC Cards are supported. Format the card in internal memory, see...
... . ■ Make sure the battery is charged and installed correctly (see page 1). ■ Make sure the KODAK Camera USB Cable, Micro B / 5-Pin is full. desired picture/video Computer/connectivity problems Status Computer does not communicate with card ■ Use another card. Troubleshooting Status Solution You cannot take a picture ■ Turn the camera off the camera, then turn on a card or in the camera (see recognized or camera page 38). Only SD or SDHC Cards are supported. Format the card in internal memory, see...
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..., see Camera Specifications starting on page 48. ■ Place the camera on a flat, steady surface or use a tripod (especially in high-zoom settings or in Macro mode (see page 50). ■ Make sure the camera is within the effective flash range. (See Camera Specifications starting on page 48.) ■ To automatically set exposure and focus, press the Shutter button halfway. When the framing marks turn green, press the Shutter button completely down to take the picture...
..., see Camera Specifications starting on page 48. ■ Place the camera on a flat, steady surface or use a tripod (especially in high-zoom settings or in Macro mode (see page 50). ■ Make sure the camera is within the effective flash range. (See Camera Specifications starting on page 48.) ■ To automatically set exposure and focus, press the Shutter button halfway. When the framing marks turn green, press the Shutter button completely down to take the picture...
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... camera firmware and software www.kodak.com/go/m580downloads See online demonstrations of your camera www.kodak.com/go/howto Register your camera www.kodak.com/go/register Chat, email, 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) Other Get support for cameras, software...
... camera firmware and software www.kodak.com/go/m580downloads See online demonstrations of your camera www.kodak.com/go/howto Register your camera www.kodak.com/go/register Chat, email, 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) Other Get support for cameras, software...
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... the camera, remove the battery and card. Wipe gently with a soft, lint-free cloth or an untreated lens-cleaning tissue. Contact a dealer of KODAK Products for camera lenses. Upgrading your software and firmware We occasionally update KODAK Software and firmware (the software that runs on the lens or LCD to remove dust and dirt. Appendix PICTBRIDGE support-Yes Power-KODAK Li-Ion Rechargeable Digital Camera Battery KLIC-7006; 5V AC-to-USB battery charging Tripod mount-1/4 inch Size-100...
... the camera, remove the battery and card. Wipe gently with a soft, lint-free cloth or an untreated lens-cleaning tissue. Contact a dealer of KODAK Products for camera lenses. Upgrading your software and firmware We occasionally update KODAK Software and firmware (the software that runs on the lens or LCD to remove dust and dirt. Appendix PICTBRIDGE support-Yes Power-KODAK Li-Ion Rechargeable Digital Camera Battery KLIC-7006; 5V AC-to-USB battery charging Tripod mount-1/4 inch Size-100...
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... button delete, 7 telephoto/zoom, 9 58 1 C cable audio/video, 31 camera sounds, 37 Canadian compliance, 55 care and maintenance, 50 charging the battery, 2 children, 12 clock, setting, 4 color mode, 34 computer connect camera, 39 transfer to, 39 connector, USB / A/V, 31 copy pictures card to memory, 29 memory to card, 29 to computer, 39 cropping pictures, 27 D date setting, 4 deleting during quickview, 7 from internal memory, 22 from SD/SDHC Card, 22 protecting pictures, videos, 23 digital zoom, 9 display, brightness, 8 displaying slide show, 30 disposal, recycling, 50 download www.kodak.com...
... button delete, 7 telephoto/zoom, 9 58 1 C cable audio/video, 31 camera sounds, 37 Canadian compliance, 55 care and maintenance, 50 charging the battery, 2 children, 12 clock, setting, 4 color mode, 34 computer connect camera, 39 transfer to, 39 connector, USB / A/V, 31 copy pictures card to memory, 29 memory to card, 29 to computer, 39 cropping pictures, 27 D date setting, 4 deleting during quickview, 7 from internal memory, 22 from SD/SDHC Card, 22 protecting pictures, videos, 23 digital zoom, 9 display, brightness, 8 displaying slide show, 30 disposal, recycling, 50 download www.kodak.com...
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... pictures, 25 fireworks, 12 firmware, upgrading, 50 flash, using, 10 flower, 12 focus framing marks, 6 focus mode, 35 format, 38 framing marks, 6 G guidelines, battery, 52 H help camera help, 42 Web links, 42 high ISO, 13 www.kodak.com/go/support Index I icons, modes, 11 image storage, 36 installing battery, 1 SD/SDHC Card, 5 ISO speed, 34 K keyboard, 20 keywords, 19 KODAK EASYSHARE Software upgrading, 50 KODAK Software, download, 39 Kodak Web sites, 42 L language, 37 LCD brightness, 37 reviewing pictures, 22 reviewing videos, 22 LCD brightness, 8, 37 lens cleaning lens, 50 loading battery...
... pictures, 25 fireworks, 12 firmware, upgrading, 50 flash, using, 10 flower, 12 focus framing marks, 6 focus mode, 35 format, 38 framing marks, 6 G guidelines, battery, 52 H help camera help, 42 Web links, 42 high ISO, 13 www.kodak.com/go/support Index I icons, modes, 11 image storage, 36 installing battery, 1 SD/SDHC Card, 5 ISO speed, 34 K keyboard, 20 keywords, 19 KODAK EASYSHARE Software upgrading, 50 KODAK Software, download, 39 Kodak Web sites, 42 L language, 37 LCD brightness, 37 reviewing pictures, 22 reviewing videos, 22 LCD brightness, 8, 37 lens cleaning lens, 50 loading battery...
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..., 5 printing from, 41 search pictures, 25 select multiple pictures/videos, 29 self-portrait, 12 self-timer, 14 set tag, 33, 36 setting AF zone, 35 auto-focus, 35, 36 camera sounds, 37 color mode, 34 date and time, 4 image storage, 36 ISO, 34 language, 37 LCD brightness, 37 long time exposure, 34, 37 orientation sensor, 37 www.kodak.com/go/support picture size, 33, 34 picture-taking mode, 11 self-timer, 14 sharpness, 35 video size, 35 white balance, 34 setting up the camera, 1 Share button, 37 sharpness, 35 shutter problems, 44 self-timer...
..., 5 printing from, 41 search pictures, 25 select multiple pictures/videos, 29 self-portrait, 12 self-timer, 14 set tag, 33, 36 setting AF zone, 35 auto-focus, 35, 36 camera sounds, 37 color mode, 34 date and time, 4 image storage, 36 ISO, 34 language, 37 LCD brightness, 37 long time exposure, 34, 37 orientation sensor, 37 www.kodak.com/go/support picture size, 33, 34 picture-taking mode, 11 self-timer, 14 sharpness, 35 video size, 35 white balance, 34 setting up the camera, 1 Share button, 37 sharpness, 35 shutter problems, 44 self-timer...
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... transfer pictures, 39 trash can, deleting, 7 trimming a video, 28 troubleshooting, 42 turning camera on and off, 4 typing, 20 U undelete, undo, 23 upgrading software, firmware, 50 URLs, Kodak Web sites, 42 USB transfer pictures, 39 V VCCI compliance, 56 video copying, 29 edit, 28 emailing marked, 20 playback, 22 protecting, 23 review icons, 26 size, 35 transfer to computer, 39 viewing, 22 video size, 35 viewing by multi-up, 24 62 picture, after taking, 7, 22 W warranty, 53 white balance, 34 Z zoom digital, 9 optical, 9 www.kodak...
... transfer pictures, 39 trash can, deleting, 7 trimming a video, 28 troubleshooting, 42 turning camera on and off, 4 typing, 20 U undelete, undo, 23 upgrading software, firmware, 50 URLs, Kodak Web sites, 42 USB transfer pictures, 39 V VCCI compliance, 56 video copying, 29 edit, 28 emailing marked, 20 playback, 22 protecting, 23 review icons, 26 size, 35 transfer to computer, 39 viewing, 22 video size, 35 viewing by multi-up, 24 62 picture, after taking, 7, 22 W warranty, 53 white balance, 34 Z zoom digital, 9 optical, 9 www.kodak...
