Kodak C503 Users Guide

Transferring and printing pictures
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Dock compatibility for your camera
Purchase camera docks, printer docks, and other accessories at a dealer of Kodak 
products or www.kodak.com/go/c533accessories or 
www.kodak.com/go/c503accessories.
Kodak EasyShare dockDocking configuration

printer dock plus series 3

printer docks and camera docks 
series 3 

printer dock

printer dock plus

printer dock 6000

camera dock 6000

printer dock 4000

camera dock II

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Using optical zoom
Use optical zoom to get up to 3X closer to your subject. Optical zoom is effective 
when the lens is no closer than 24 in. (60 cm) to the subject or 5 in. (12.7 cm) in 
Close-up mode. You can change optical zoom before (but not during) video recording.
1Use the viewfinder or LCD to frame your subject.
2Press Telephoto (T) to zoom in. Press Wide Angle (W) to zoom out.
The zoom indicator shows zoom status.
3Take the picture or...

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Picture-taking modes
Use this modeFor
AutoGeneral picture-taking—offers an excellent balance of image quality and 
ease of use.
LandscapeFar-away scenes. The camera uses infinity auto-focus. Auto-focus framing 
marks are not available in Landscape.
Close-upClose range. Use available light instead of flash if possible. The camera 
automatically sets the focus distance depending on the zoom position.
ScenePoint-and-shoot simplicity when taking...

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Scene modes
1Turn the Mode dial to Scene  .
2Press   to display Scene mode descriptions.
NOTE:  If the Help text turns off, press the OK button.
3Press the OK button to choose a Scene mode.
Use this SCN mode For
PortraitFull-frame portraits of people. 
Sport  Subjects that are in motion.
ChildrenAction pictures of children in bright light.
PartyPeople indoors. Minimizes red eye.
BeachBright beach scenes.
SnowBright snow scenes.
FireworksFireworks...

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Using exposure compensation to adjust brightness
In Auto, Landscape, or Close-up mode, you can adjust exposure compensation to 
make your pictures darker or lighter. Press   to decrease exposure compensation 
and  to increase exposure compensation.
The exposure compensation level is shown on the LCD  , and the LCD gets 
dimmer or brighter.
Using the self-timer
To cancel the Self-timer before the picture is taken, press the Self-timer button.
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Using burst
1In most Still modes, press the Burst button repeatedly to choose an option.
2Press the Shutter button halfway to focus and set exposure.
3Press the Shutter button completely down and hold it to take pictures.
The camera stops taking pictures when you release the Shutter button, when the 
pictures are taken, or when there is no more storage space.
NOTE:  During quickview, you can delete all pictures in the burst series. To delete...

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NOTE:  Some settings are unavailable in some modes.
SettingOptions
Exposure Compensation
Control how much light enters 
the camera.
This setting remains until you turn 
the Mode dial.
-2.0 to +2.0 (in 0.5 increments)
Picture Size
Choose a picture resolution. 
This setting remains until you 
change it.
5.0 MP (default)—for printing up to 20 x 30 in. (51 x 76 
cm); pictures are highest resolution and largest file size. 
4.4 MP (3:2)—ideal for...

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ISO Speed
Control the camera’s sensitivity 
to light.
This setting remains until you turn 
off the camera.
Auto (default)
ISO 80, 100, 200, 400, 800 (800 available only for 
smallest picture size setting).
Choose a lower ISO setting in brightly lit scenes; use a 
higher ISO for low-light scenes.
NOTE:  ISO returns to Auto during Long Time Exposure.
Unavailable in Video mode.
Focus Zone
Select a large or concentrated 
area of focus.
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Set Album
Choose Album names.
This setting remains until you 
change it. You can apply different 
Set Album choices to videos and to 
pictures.
On (when Album name is selected) 
Off
Pre-select album names before you take pictures or videos. 
Then, all the pictures or videos you take are tagged with 
those album names. See page 29.
Image Storage
Choose a storage location for 
pictures/videos.
This setting remains until you 
change it.
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Customizing your camera
Use Setup to customize your camera settings.
1In any mode, press the Menu button.
2Press   to highlight Setup  , then press the OK button.
3Press   to highlight the setting you wish to change, then press the OK button.
4Choose an option, then press the OK button.
5Press the Menu button to exit.
NOTE:  These settings remain until you change them.
SettingOptions
Return to previous menu.
Liveview
Change liveview default to on or...