Kodak C140 Users Guide
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Taking pictures/videos www.kodak.com/go/support 5 Reviewing the picture/video just taken After you take a picture/video, the LCD briefly displays a quickview. (To exit the quickview sooner, press the Shutter button halfway.) To review pictures/videos anytime, see page 13. Using optical and digital zoom 1To zoom in picture-taking mode, press Telephoto (T). To zoom out, press Wide Angle (W). 2Ta ke t h e p i c t u r e. NOTE: For focus distances, see Camera Specifications starting on page 46. To use the 5X digital zoom: ■In video mode, press the Telephoto (T) button. ■In picture-taking mode, press the Telephoto (T) button until the slider on the LCD is at the maximum optical zoom range. Release Telephoto (T), then press it again. NOTE: You may notice decreased image quality when using digital zoom. The slider pauses and turns red when the picture quality reaches the limit for an acceptable 4 x 6-in. (10 x 15 cm) print. Delete the current picture/video OK Play/pause a video Adjust volume Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Kodak Manuals
6www.kodak.com/go/support Taking pictures/videos Using shortcuts Shortcuts give quick access to the most popular functions. 1Press the Info button to show shortcuts on the LCD. 2Press to access functions like Flash, Exposure Compensation, Self-timer, and Auto focus. (You’ll see different functions in different modes.) 3Press to choose a setting. To hide the shortcuts again, press . Press to show/hide shortcuts. Shortcuts Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Kodak Manuals
Taking pictures/videos www.kodak.com/go/support 7 Using the flash 1Press the Info button to show shortcuts. 2Press to highlight the Flash icon on the LCD. Press to choose a Flash mode. NOTE: You can also press to choose a Flash mode when shortcuts are not visible. Flash modesFlash fires AutoWhen the lighting conditions require it. Fill (Flash On)Every time you take a picture, regardless of the lighting conditions. Use when the subject is in shadow or is “backlit” (when the light is behind the subject). In low light, hold the camera steady or use a tripod. Red Eye To turn the red eye feature on/off, see Using the Setup tab, page 28.If Red-eye Pre-flash is turned off, the flash fires once and the camera automatically corrects red-eye in the picture. If Red-eye Pre-flash is turned on, the flash fires once so the eyes become accustomed to the flash, then fires again when the picture is taken. Off Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Kodak Manuals
8www.kodak.com/go/support Taking pictures/videos Using different modes Press the Mode button, press to highlight a mode, then press OK. Use this modeFor AutoGeneral picture taking—it offers excellent image quality and ease of use. ■Faces are detected. ■The scene is analyzed for other content and for lighting. You can choose the best picture size and aspect ratio for 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) VideoCapturing video with sound. (See page 10.)NOTE: Sound cannot be played on the camera. Sound is heard after the video is transferred to your computer. ScenePoint-and-shoot simplicity when taking pictures in practically any situation. (See page 9.) Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Kodak Manuals
Taking pictures/videos www.kodak.com/go/support 9 Using Scene (SCN) modes Choose a Scene mode—for great pictures in practically any situation! 1Press the Mode button, then to highlight SCN. 2Press to view scene mode descriptions, then press OK. If the mode description turns off before you finish reading it, press OK. SCN mode For PortraitFull-frame portraits of people. LandscapeDistant scenes. Close-upClose range. Use available light instead of flash, if possible. FlowerClose-ups of flowers or other small subjects in bright light. SunsetSubjects at dusk. BacklightSubjects that are in shadow (when light is behind the subject). Candle LightSubjects illuminated by candle light. ChildrenAction pictures of children in bright light. Manner/ Museum Quiet occasions, like a wedding or lecture. Flash and sound are disabled. Place the camera on a steady surface or tripod. TextDocuments. Place the camera on a steady surface or tripod. BeachBright beach scenes. SnowBright snow scenes. FireworksFireworks. Place the camera on a steady surface or tripod. Self-PortraitClose-ups of yourself. Assures proper focus, minimizes red eye. Night PortraitReduces red eye of people in night scenes or low-light conditions. Night Landscape Distant scenery at night. Flash does not fire. High-ISOPeople indoors, in low-light scenes. SportAction pictures. view single picture. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Kodak Manuals
10www.kodak.com/go/support Taking pictures/videos Taking a video 1Press the Mode button, then to highlight Video , then press OK. 2Press the Shutter button completely down, then release it. To stop recording, press and release the Shutter button again. To review and work with videos, see page 13. NOTE: Sound cannot be played on the camera. Sound is heard after the video is transferred to your computer. Blur ReductionReducing blur caused by camera shake or subject motion. SCN mode For Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Kodak Manuals
Taking pictures/videos www.kodak.com/go/support 11 Using the self-timer Use the self-timer when you want to be included in a picture, or to ensure a steady Shutter button press. Place the camera on a tripod or flat surface. 1In any picture-taking mode, press the Info button to show shortcuts. 2Press to highlight the self-timer icon. Press to choose a setting: 10 seconds—A picture is taken after a 10-second delay (so you have time to get into the scene). 2 seconds—A picture is taken after a 2-second delay (for a steady, shutter release on a tripod). 2 shot—The first picture is taken after a 10-second delay. A second picture is taken 8 seconds later. 3Compose the scene. Press the Shutter button halfway, then completely down. The camera takes the picture/pictures after the delay. Use the same procedure to take a 2- or 10-second self-timer video, but press the Shutter button completely down. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Kodak Manuals
12www.kodak.com/go/support Taking pictures/videos Understanding the picture-taking icons Battery level Capture mode Pictures/time remaining Date stamp Zoom slider Ta g n a m e Self timer Flash mode Exposure compensation Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Kodak Manuals
www.kodak.com/go/support 13 3Working with pictures/videos Reviewing pictures/videos 1Press the Review button. 2Press for previous/next picture/video. ■Press the Shutter button halfway down to return to Capture mode. ■To view pictures/videos as thumbnails, see page 15. Magnifying a picture 1Press T to magnify 1X–8X. 2Press to view other parts of a picture. ■Press OK to return to 1X. Playing a video ■Press OK to play a video. Press OK to pause/resume. During playback: ■Press to play at 2X speed; press again for 4X. ■Press to reverse at 2X speed; press again for 4X. NOTE: Sound cannot be played on the camera. Sound is heard after the video is transferred to your computer. 4X 4X 1X 2X 2X Forward ReversePlayback speed Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Kodak Manuals
14www.kodak.com/go/support Working with pictures/videos Deleting pictures/videos 1Press the Review button. 2Press for previous/next picture/video. 3Press the Delete button. 4Follow the screen prompts. NOTE: To delete protected pictures/videos, remove protection before deleting. (See Protecting pictures/videos from deletion.) Using the undo delete feature If you accidentally delete a picture, you may be able to use Undo Delete to retrieve it. This feature is only available immediately after you delete a picture. Protecting pictures/videos from deletion 1Press the Review button. 2Press for previous/next picture/video. 3Press the Menu button. 4Press to highlight Protect, then press OK. The picture/video is protected and cannot be deleted. The Protect icon appears with the protected picture/video. ■Press the Shutter button halfway down to return to Capture mode. IMPORTANT: Your camera offers a built-in Help system. See page 43. CAUTION: Formatting internal memory or an SD or SDHC Card deletes all (including protected) pictures/videos. (Formatting internal memory also deletes email addresses and tag names. To restore them, see EASYSHARE Software Help.) Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Kodak Manuals