Kodak C142 Users Guide
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Taking pictures/videos www.kodak.com/go/support 5 Taking a video 1Press the Mode button, then until the LCD displays 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 17. Reviewing the picture/video just taken After you take a picture/video, the LCD briefly displays the picture or the first frame of a video. (To take new pictures/videos sooner, press the...
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6www.kodak.com/go/support Taking pictures/videos Understanding the picture-taking icons Know when your batteries need attention The battery level icon works like the gas gauge in your car, but appears only when the battery requires your attention. (If you’re viewing shortcuts, the battery level is always displayed. See page 11.) Purchase extra batteries for your special event www.kodak.com/go/c142accessories Battery level Capture mode Pictures/time remaining Zoom indicator Keyword tag Self timer Flash...
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Taking pictures/videos www.kodak.com/go/support 7 Using the optical zoom 1Use the LCD to frame your subject. 2To zoom in, turn the Zoom lever toward Telephoto (T). To zoom out, press it toward Wide Angle (W). 3Ta ke t h e p i c t u r e. NOTE: For focus distances, see Specifications starting on page 44. Using digital zoom Use digital zoom to get up to 5X magnification beyond optical zoom. (Digital zoom is not available in Smart Capture mode.) Press Telephoto (T) until the slider on the LCD is at...
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8www.kodak.com/go/support Taking pictures/videos Using the flash Press the Flash button repeatedly until the LCD displays the desired flash mode. 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). NOTE: (Not available in Smart Capture mode.) Red-eye Reduction Choose a setting in the Setup menu, page...
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Taking pictures/videos www.kodak.com/go/support 9 Using different modes Press the Mode button, then until the LCD displays the mode that best suits your subjects and surroundings, then press OK. Use this modeFor Smart CaptureGeneral picture taking—it offers excellent image quality and ease of use. ■Faces get focus and exposure priority. ■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...
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10www.kodak.com/go/support Taking pictures/videos Using Scene (SCN) modes Choose a Scene mode—for great pictures in practically any situation. 1Press the Mode button, then until the LCD displays SCN, then press OK. 2Press to view scene mode descriptions. If the mode description turns off before you finish reading it, press OK. 3Press OK to choose a Scene mode. SCN mode For PortraitFull-frame portraits of people. SportAction pictures. Blur ReductionReducing blur caused by camera shake or subject...
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Taking pictures/videos www.kodak.com/go/support 11 Using shortcuts Your camera has a clean, uncluttered interface. For quick access to the most popular capture and review functions: 1Press the Info button. The shortcuts appear. To hide the shortcuts again, press . 2Press to access functions like Exposure Compensation, Self-timer, and Auto focus. (You’ll see different functions in different modes.) 3Press to choose a setting. Self-PortraitClose-ups of yourself. Assures proper focus and...
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12www.kodak.com/go/support Taking pictures/videos 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. For best results, place the camera on a tripod or steady surface. You can turn on the self-timer using a shortcut (see page 11) or these steps: 1Press the Menu button. Press to choose Self-timer, then press OK. 2Press to choose a Self-timer setting: 10 Seconds— A picture is taken after a 10-second delay (so you have time to...
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www.kodak.com/go/support 13 3Sharing and tagging pictures Sharing through social networks It’s never been easier to share pictures on your favorite social networking sites. IMPORTANT: To use the camera’s social networking features, you need to download KODAK Software. (See page 34.) 1Press the Review button, then to find a picture. 2Press the Share button. If it’s your first time, a Help screen appears. 3Press to choose a social networking site, then press OK. A check mark appears. Repeat this...
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14www.kodak.com/go/support Sharing and tagging pictures Choose which social networking sites to display on your camera You can show/hide networking sites on your camera so that only your favorite sites appear. 1In Review, press the Menu button. 2Press to choose the Setup tab, then to choose Share Button Settings, then press OK. 3Press to choose a social networking site, then press to choose Show or Hide. Repeat this step until you have chosen Show/Hide for each social network. 4When...