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Follow the on-screen instructions. After installing the software, return to this Getting Started Guide. ᕢ Loading the KLIC-7006 battery 1 2 www.kodak.com/go/m873support 1 ENGLISH ᕡ Installing the software Before connecting any cables, install the software that was included with your camera.
Follow the on-screen instructions. After installing the software, return to this Getting Started Guide. ᕢ Loading the KLIC-7006 battery 1 2 www.kodak.com/go/m873support 1 ENGLISH ᕡ Installing the software Before connecting any cables, install the software that was included with your camera.
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... be sold separately. For package contents, see www.kodak.com/go/dockcompatibility. www.kodak.com/go /m873accessories. Kodak Li-Ion universal battery charger K7600-C May be sold separately. For dock compatibility, see your product package. Charg3e.6 / 7.2Power KodakLi-IBoAnTUTNEIRVYERCSHAALRGER To purchase accessories, visit www.kodak.com/go /m873support 3 Kodak EasyShare camera or printer dock May be sold separately.
... be sold separately. For package contents, see www.kodak.com/go/dockcompatibility. www.kodak.com/go /m873accessories. Kodak Li-Ion universal battery charger K7600-C May be sold separately. For dock compatibility, see your product package. Charg3e.6 / 7.2Power KodakLi-IBoAnTUTNEIRVYERCSHAALRGER To purchase accessories, visit www.kodak.com/go /m873support 3 Kodak EasyShare camera or printer dock May be sold separately.
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OK to accept. OK for previous/next field. ENGLISH ᕤ Turning on the camera 2 1 ᕥ Setting the language and date/time Language: 1 to change . Date/Time: 1 At the prompt, press OK. 2 to change . 2 OK to accept. 4 www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter
OK to accept. OK for previous/next field. ENGLISH ᕤ Turning on the camera 2 1 ᕥ Setting the language and date/time Language: 1 to change . Date/Time: 1 At the prompt, press OK. 2 to change . 2 OK to accept. 4 www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter
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To use a dock, see your product package. www.kodak.com/go /dockcompatibility. For dock compatibility, visit www.kodak.com/go /m873support 7 ENGLISH ᕨ Transferring pictures/videos USB cable (U-8) (included) Kodak EasyShare photo frame dock 2, camera dock, or printer dock (may be sold separately) USB cable (U-8) USB / A/V adapter For package contents, see its Getting Started Guide. To purchase accessories, visit www.kodak.com/go/m873accessories.
To use a dock, see your product package. www.kodak.com/go /dockcompatibility. For dock compatibility, visit www.kodak.com/go /m873support 7 ENGLISH ᕨ Transferring pictures/videos USB cable (U-8) (included) Kodak EasyShare photo frame dock 2, camera dock, or printer dock (may be sold separately) USB cable (U-8) USB / A/V adapter For package contents, see its Getting Started Guide. To purchase accessories, visit www.kodak.com/go/m873accessories.
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...; taken pictures • transferred pictures to your best pictures! To better understand each menu option, use camera Help. (Highlight a menu choice, then press the Zoom telephoto T button.) Visit www.kodak.com/go/m873support: • the user's guide • interactive troubleshooting and repairs • interactive tutorials • FAQs • downloads • accessories • printing...
...; taken pictures • transferred pictures to your best pictures! To better understand each menu option, use camera Help. (Highlight a menu choice, then press the Zoom telephoto T button.) Visit www.kodak.com/go/m873support: • the user's guide • interactive troubleshooting and repairs • interactive tutorials • FAQs • downloads • accessories • printing...
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... the optical zoom range. 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 camera Using the 3X optical zoom 1 Use the LCD to 5X magnification beyond optical zoom. (You cannot use digital zoom for an acceptable 4 x 6-in , press Telephoto (T). Release (T), then press it again. www.kodak.com...
... the optical zoom range. 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 camera Using the 3X optical zoom 1 Use the LCD to 5X magnification beyond optical zoom. (You cannot use digital zoom for an acceptable 4 x 6-in , press Telephoto (T). Release (T), then press it again. www.kodak.com...
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... remains. and 10-second self-timer settings are available in a picture, or to ensure a steady Shutter button press. Place the camera on a tripod). 2 shot-The first picture is taken after a 10-second delay. and 10-second options are available. A .... 3 Compose the scene. 4 Press the Shutter button halfway, then completely down . The camera takes the picture/pictures after the delay. Doing more with your camera Using the self-timer Use the self-timer when you have time to get into the scene...-second delay (so you want to be included in video mode. 12 www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter
... remains. and 10-second self-timer settings are available in a picture, or to ensure a steady Shutter button press. Place the camera on a tripod). 2 shot-The first picture is taken after a 10-second delay. and 10-second options are available. A .... 3 Compose the scene. 4 Press the Shutter button halfway, then completely down . The camera takes the picture/pictures after the delay. Doing more with your camera Using the self-timer Use the self-timer when you have time to get into the scene...-second delay (so you want to be included in video mode. 12 www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter
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...turn the Red Eye Preflash off. The current flash mode is behind the subject). In low light, hold the camera steady or use a tripod. Using the flash Doing more with your camera Press the flash button repeatedly to reduce the chance of the lighting conditions. Use when the subject is in shadow... remove red eye, turn the Red Eye Preflash on. (The first flash shrinks the eye pupil to scroll through flash modes. Off Never www.kodak.com/go/m873support 13 Flash modes Auto Flash fires When the lighting conditions require it. Fill Every time you can reduce red eye by using...
...turn the Red Eye Preflash off. The current flash mode is behind the subject). In low light, hold the camera steady or use a tripod. Using the flash Doing more with your camera Press the flash button repeatedly to reduce the chance of the lighting conditions. Use when the subject is in shadow... remove red eye, turn the Red Eye Preflash on. (The first flash shrinks the eye pupil to scroll through flash modes. Off Never www.kodak.com/go/m873support 13 Flash modes Auto Flash fires When the lighting conditions require it. Fill Every time you can reduce red eye by using...
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...or Landscape icon appears in Landscape. Doing more with sound. (See page 5.) Slide the Mode switch to choose a mode. The camera uses infinity auto-focus. Use available light instead of use. Auto-focus framing marks are not available in the LCD status area. 14 ...www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter The camera automatically sets the focus distance depending on the zoom position. Macro Close range. Capturing video with your camera Using different modes Choose the mode that best suits your subjects and surroundings...
...or Landscape icon appears in Landscape. Doing more with sound. (See page 5.) Slide the Mode switch to choose a mode. The camera uses infinity auto-focus. Use available light instead of use. Auto-focus framing marks are not available in the LCD status area. 14 ...www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter The camera automatically sets the focus distance depending on the zoom position. Macro Close range. Capturing video with your camera Using different modes Choose the mode that best suits your subjects and surroundings...
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...Turn off before you finish reading it, press the OK button. 3 Press the OK button to view scene mode descriptions. Doing more with your camera Using Scene (SCN) modes Choose a Scene mode-for great pictures in practically any situation! 1 Slide the Mode switch to SCN. 2 Press ...to choose a Scene mode. If the mode description turns off Help www.kodak.com/go/m873support 15 Highlight a menu choice, then press the Zoom telephoto (T) button. Using camera Help To better understand each menu option, use camera Help. The date/time and the mode description appear.
...Turn off before you finish reading it, press the OK button. 3 Press the OK button to view scene mode descriptions. Doing more with your camera Using Scene (SCN) modes Choose a Scene mode-for great pictures in practically any situation! 1 Slide the Mode switch to SCN. 2 Press ...to choose a Scene mode. If the mode description turns off Help www.kodak.com/go/m873support 15 Highlight a menu choice, then press the Zoom telephoto (T) button. Using camera Help To better understand each menu option, use camera Help. The date/time and the mode description appear.
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Doing more with your camera Understanding the picture-taking icons Date stamp Self timer Camera mode Album name Zoom: digital telephoto wide Histogram Flash Picture size Pictures/time remaining Image storage location Long time exposure AF mode Focus zone Exposure metering White Balance ISO Framing grid Battery level Exposure compensation 16 www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter
Doing more with your camera Understanding the picture-taking icons Date stamp Self timer Camera mode Album name Zoom: digital telephoto wide Histogram Flash Picture size Pictures/time remaining Image storage location Long time exposure AF mode Focus zone Exposure metering White Balance ISO Framing grid Battery level Exposure compensation 16 www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter
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to choose the Edit tab. Press picture. Enhanced pictures cannot be used with pictures/videos Using Kodak Perfect Touch technology Kodak Perfect Touch technology helps ensure better, brighter pictures. 1 Press the Review button. 2 Press for previous/next picture. 3 Press the Menu button, then to view other ... button to save the enhanced picture as a new one. Follow the screen prompts to replace the original picture or to exit the menu. 18 www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter Choose Perfect Touch tech, then press the OK button. The enhancement is previewed in a split screen...
to choose the Edit tab. Press picture. Enhanced pictures cannot be used with pictures/videos Using Kodak Perfect Touch technology Kodak Perfect Touch technology helps ensure better, brighter pictures. 1 Press the Review button. 2 Press for previous/next picture. 3 Press the Menu button, then to view other ... button to save the enhanced picture as a new one. Follow the screen prompts to replace the original picture or to exit the menu. 18 www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter Choose Perfect Touch tech, then press the OK button. The enhancement is previewed in a split screen...
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Use Bookmarks: Bookmarked frames are used . A 4-, 9-, or 16-up picture Auto: The camera includes the first and last frames, then 2, 7, or 14 equally spaced frames. the camera chooses 2, 7, or 14 equally spaced frames. Full Manual: You choose 4, 9, or 16 frames. Choose Action Print, then press the OK button... x 15 cm) print. 1 Press the Review button, then to find a video. 2 Press the Menu button, then to exit the menu. 20 www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter Manual: You choose the first and last frames; Video 4-, 9-, or 3 Choose an option, then press the OK button. 16-up picture...
Use Bookmarks: Bookmarked frames are used . A 4-, 9-, or 16-up picture Auto: The camera includes the first and last frames, then 2, 7, or 14 equally spaced frames. the camera chooses 2, 7, or 14 equally spaced frames. Full Manual: You choose 4, 9, or 16 frames. Choose Action Print, then press the OK button... x 15 cm) print. 1 Press the Review button, then to find a video. 2 Press the Menu button, then to exit the menu. 20 www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter Manual: You choose the first and last frames; Video 4-, 9-, or 3 Choose an option, then press the OK button. 16-up picture...
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Camera buttons and controls do not function The battery does not charge using USB charging ■ See page 2 or visit www.kodak.com/go /easysharecenter Battery life is short ■ Make sure the correct battery type is taken, based on again. Pictures remaining ■ ...Continue taking a picture is installed (see page 1). ■ Turn the camera off ■ Make sure the battery is ...
Camera buttons and controls do not function The battery does not charge using USB charging ■ See page 2 or visit www.kodak.com/go /easysharecenter Battery life is short ■ Make sure the correct battery type is taken, based on again. Pictures remaining ■ ...Continue taking a picture is installed (see page 1). ■ Turn the camera off ■ Make sure the battery is ...
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... imposed by law, even though defect, damage, or loss may be by one or more of the FCC Rules. FCC compliance and advisory Kodak EasyShare M873 zoom digital camera This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the installation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation may not apply to... you may have other than the United States and Canada, the terms and conditions of the software included on the Kodak EasyShare software CD and the camera firmware (the software that to radio or television reception, which vary from that runs on the...
... imposed by law, even though defect, damage, or loss may be by one or more of the FCC Rules. FCC compliance and advisory Kodak EasyShare M873 zoom digital camera This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the installation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation may not apply to... you may have other than the United States and Canada, the terms and conditions of the software included on the Kodak EasyShare software CD and the camera firmware (the software that to radio or television reception, which vary from that runs on the...
User's guide
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Kodak EasyShare M873 zoom digital camera User's guide www.kodak.com For interactive tutorials, visit www.kodak.com/go/howto For help with your camera, visit www.kodak.com/go/m873support
Kodak EasyShare M873 zoom digital camera User's guide www.kodak.com For interactive tutorials, visit www.kodak.com/go/howto For help with your camera, visit www.kodak.com/go/m873support
User's guide
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... Charging the battery 2 Turning on the camera 4 Setting the language and date/time 4 Storing pictures on an SD or MMC card 5 2 Taking pictures/videos 6 Taking a picture 6 Using the framing marks to take pictures 7 Taking a video 7 Using optical zoom during picture taking 8 Using the flash... 9 Using different modes 10 Understanding the picture-taking icons 12 3 Working with pictures/videos 13 Reviewing pictures/videos 13 Deleting pictures/videos 14 Using the menu button in Review 15 Cropping pictures 16 Using Kodak Perfect ...
... Charging the battery 2 Turning on the camera 4 Setting the language and date/time 4 Storing pictures on an SD or MMC card 5 2 Taking pictures/videos 6 Taking a picture 6 Using the framing marks to take pictures 7 Taking a video 7 Using optical zoom during picture taking 8 Using the flash... 9 Using different modes 10 Understanding the picture-taking icons 12 3 Working with pictures/videos 13 Reviewing pictures/videos 13 Deleting pictures/videos 14 Using the menu button in Review 15 Cropping pictures 16 Using Kodak Perfect ...
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... Using the menu button to change settings 27 Using camera Help 33 Using the self-timer 34 Using burst 35 Taking panoramic pictures 36 Using the histogram to view picture brightness 37 Using the framing ... 37 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 57 Storage capacities 58 Important safety instructions 58 Battery replacement...
... Using the menu button to change settings 27 Using camera Help 33 Using the self-timer 34 Using burst 35 Taking panoramic pictures 36 Using the histogram to view picture brightness 37 Using the framing ... 37 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 57 Storage capacities 58 Important safety instructions 58 Battery replacement...
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Attaching the strap Loading the KLIC-7006 battery 1 2 For information on replacing batteries and extending battery life, see your product package. www.kodak.com/go/support 1 1 Setting up your camera IMPORTANT: For package contents, see page 59.
Attaching the strap Loading the KLIC-7006 battery 1 2 For information on replacing batteries and extending battery life, see your product package. www.kodak.com/go/support 1 1 Setting up your camera IMPORTANT: For package contents, see page 59.
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Setting up your camera Charging the battery If you have a USB computer, USB cable (U-8), and USB / A/V adapter Battery charging light If you have a Kodak 5V AC adapter USB cable (U-8) USB / A/V adapter Battery charging light status (during charging): On-charging Off-fully charged NOTE: If the battery charging light does ...; The USB cable is connected to a powered USB port ■ The computer is turned on, and not in sleep mode To purchase accessories, visit www.kodak.com/go /support For more USB charging information, visit www...
Setting up your camera Charging the battery If you have a USB computer, USB cable (U-8), and USB / A/V adapter Battery charging light If you have a Kodak 5V AC adapter USB cable (U-8) USB / A/V adapter Battery charging light status (during charging): On-charging Off-fully charged NOTE: If the battery charging light does ...; The USB cable is connected to a powered USB port ■ The computer is turned on, and not in sleep mode To purchase accessories, visit www.kodak.com/go /support For more USB charging information, visit www...