Kodak C142 User Manual

							KODAK EASYSHARE C142
Digital Camera
Extended user guide
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Front view
IMPORTANT: Your camera offers a built-in Help system. See page 38.
Lens Microphone Flash
Self-timer/
Video light
A/V 
Out Zoom (Wide 
Angle/Telephoto) 
leverPower button Flash button
Mode button Shutter button
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Back view
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OK
Battery compartment,
SD/SDHC Card slot LCD
Share buttonUSB port
Delete, Menu, Info, 
Review buttons
Strap post
Tr i p o d  
socket
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Table of contents1
1  Setting up your camera  ......................................................................... 1
Attaching 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-taking icons.......................................................... 6
Know when your batteries need attention...................................................... 6
Using the optical zoom.................................................................................. 7
Using the flash .............................................................................................. 8
Using different modes ................................................................................... 9
Using shortcuts ........................................................................................... 11
Using the self-timer ..................................................................................... 12
Using burst ................................................................................................. 12
3  Sharing and tagging pictures  .............................................................. 13
Sharing through social networks.................................................................. 13
Tagging pictures ......................................................................................... 15
Marking pictures/videos for emailing ........................................................... 16
4  Reviewing and editing ......................................................................... 17
Reviewing pictures/videos ........................................................................... 17
Deleting pictures/videos .............................................................................. 18
Viewing 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
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Displaying pictures/videos on a television..................................................... 23
Using the menu button in review ................................................................. 24
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, transferring pictures..................................................... 34
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 safety instructions ....................................................................... 47
Battery replacement, battery life .................................................................. 48
Limited warranty ......................................................................................... 49
Regulatory compliance ................................................................................ 50
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1Setting up your camera
Attaching the strap
Loading the AA batteries
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Turning on the camera
Setting the language and date/time
NOTE:  To change language in the future, use the Setup Menu (see page 32).
to change current field.
for previous/next field.
OKto accept. At the prompt, press OK.to change.
OKto accept. Language:
Date/Time:
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Storing pictures on an optional SD or SDHC Card
Your camera has internal memory. We recommend purchasing an SD or SDHC Card to 
conveniently store more pictures/videos.
CAUTION:
A card can only be inserted one way; forcing it may cause 
damage. Inserting or removing a card while the camera is on may 
damage the pictures, the card, or the camera.
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1Turn off the camera.
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Turn on the camera. Insert the card. 
Push it until it clicks.
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2Taking pictures/videos
Taking pictures
To get clear, focused pictures:
1The camera turns on in Smart Capture mode. 
(If it’s in a different mode, press the Mode button, 
then   until the LCD displays 
Smart Capture 
mode  , then press OK.)
2Compose the picture.
3Press the Shutter button halfway to focus and 
set exposure. When the framing marks turn green, 
press the Shutter button completely down.
Using the framing marks
Framing marks indicate the camera focus area. 
1Press the Shutter button halfway.
If the camera is not focusing on the desired subject, 
release the Shutter button and recompose the scene.
2Press the Shutter button completely down to 
take the picture.
NOTE:  Multiple framing marks may appear when faces are detected.
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Framing marks 
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