Kodak C533 Users Guide

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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

LS420, LS443 camera dockNot compatible
Custom
dock insert 
Dock
Custom
dock insert 
Kodak dock 
adapter kit D-22
Dock
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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 video.
Using digital zoom
Use digital zoom in any Still mode to get up to 15X magnification.
1Press the Telephoto (T) button to the optical zoom limit (3X). Release the button, 
then press it again.
2Take the picture or video.
NOTE:  You cannot use digital zoom for video recording. You may notice decreased image quality when 
using digital zoom. The blue slider on the zoom indicator pauses and turns red when the picture 
quality reaches the limit for an acceptable 4 x 6-in. (10 x 15 cm) print.
Zoom indicator
Optical 
zoom 
rangeDigital 
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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 pictures under special conditions. 
(See page 18.)
VideoCapturing video with sound. (See page 4.)
Choose the mode that best suits 
your subjects and surroundings.
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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 displays. Flash does not fire. Place the camera on a flat, 
steady surface or use a tripod.
Self-
PortraitClose-ups of yourself. Assures proper focus and minimizes red eye.
BacklightSubjects that are in shadow or “backlit” (when light is behind the 
subject).
Night 
Portrait Night scenes or low-light conditions. Minimizes red eye. Place the 
camera on a flat, steady surface or use a tripod. 
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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.
Use the same procedure to take a video, but:

Turn the Mode dial to Video  .

Press the Shutter button completely down.
NOTE:  The video stops when no storage space remains. Only the 2- and 10-second options are available in 
video mode.
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Place camera on a tripod or flat surface.
Compose the scene.
Press the Shutter button halfway, 
then completely down. • Once for a 10-second delay (so you have time to get into the scene)
• Again for a 2-second delay (for a steady, auto-shutter release on a tripod)
• Again for 2-shot (one picture taken after 10 seconds and another picture taken  In  a n y  S t i l l  m o d e,  p r e s s  
8 seconds later)
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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 selectively, do so in 
Review (see page 10).
Changing picture-taking settings
You can change settings to get the best results from your camera:
1Press the Menu button. 
2Press   to highlight a setting, then press the OK button.
3Choose an option, then press the OK button.
4Press the Menu button to exit.
OptionDescriptionPurpose
BurstCamera takes up to 3 pictures (3 per second) while the 
Shutter button is pressed.Capture an expected 
event. 
Example: 
A person swinging a 
golf club.
First 3 pictures are 
saved.
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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 printing 4 x 6 in. 
(10 x 15 cm ) pr in ts witho ut  c rop ping . Also for  p rinting  u p to  
20 x 30 in. (51 x 76 cm). 
3.1 MP— for printing up to 20 x 30 in. (51 x 76 cm); 
pictures are medium resolution with smaller file size.
2.1 MP—for printing up to 11 x 14 in. (28 x 36 cm); 
pictures are medium resolution with smaller file size. 
1.1 MP—for printing 4 x 6 in. (10 x 15 cm), emailing, 
Internet, screen display, or for conserving space.
White Balance
Choose your lighting condition.
This setting remains until you turn 
off the camera.
Auto (default)—automatically corrects white balance. 
Ideal for general picture taking.
Daylight—for pictures in natural lighting.
Tungsten—corrects the orange cast of household light 
bulbs. Ideal for indoor pictures under tungsten or halogen 
lighting without flash.
Fluorescent—corrects the green cast of fluorescent 
lighting. Ideal for indoor pictures under fluorescent lighting 
without flash.
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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.
This setting remains until you turn 
off the camera.
Multi-zone (default)—evaluates 2 zones to give an even 
picture focus. Ideal for general picture taking.
Center-zone—evaluates the small area centered in the 
v i e w f i n d e r .  I d e a l  w h e n  p r e c is e  f o c u s  o f  a  s p e c if i c  a r e a  i n  t h e  
picture is needed.
NOTE:  For the best pictures, the camera is set to Multi-zone when 
in Landscape mode.
Color Mode
Choose color tones.
This setting remains until you turn 
the Mode dial.
Color (default)
Black & White
Sepia—for pictures with a reddish-brown, antique look.
NOTE:  EasyShare software also lets you change a color picture to 
black-and-white or sepia.
Unavailable in Video mode.
Long Time Exposure
Choose how long the shutter 
stays open.
This setting remains until you turn 
off the camera.
None (default)
0.5, 0.7, 1.0, 1.5, 2.0, 3.0, 4.0 sec.
SettingOptions
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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.
Auto (default)—the camera uses the card if one is in the 
camera. If not, the camera uses internal memory.
Internal Memory—the camera uses internal memory, 
even if a card is installed.
NOTE:  If you fill up your card while taking pictures, your camera’s 
memory plus feature prompts you to switch to internal 
memory, if space is available. Memory plus is unavailable in 
Video mode.
Setup Menu
Choose additional settings.See Customizing your camera on page 24.
Video Size 640 x 480
320 x 240
Available only in Video mode.
Video Length Continuous (default)
5 seconds
15 seconds
30 seconds
Available only in Video mode.
SettingOptions
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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 off.
NOTE:  In some modes, the LCD turns on even if 
the liveview option is set to Off. (To turn 
the LCD on/off any time, press the 
LCD/Info button.)
On (default)
Off
Camera Sounds
Choose to enable or disable sound effects.All On (default)—applies a sound effect to 
camera functions.
Shutter Only—applies a sound effect only 
when you press the Shutter button.
All Off—disables sound effects.
Auto Power Off
Choose inactivity time until camera turns off.10 minutes
5 minutes
3 minutes (default)
1 minute
Date & TimeSee page 2.
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