Kodak Ls753 Users Guide

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Tagging pictures as favorites
You can store your favorite pictures in the Favorites   section of your 
camera’s internal memory, then share them with friends and family. Favorites 
are loaded into your camera after you transfer pictures to your computer. 
Favorites are approximately 1 MP, good for 4 x 6 in. (10 x 15 cm) prints.
Share your favorite pictures in 4 easy steps:
NOTE:  The camera holds a limited number of favorites. Use Camera Favorites in the Kodak 
EasyShare software to customize the size of your camera Favorites   section. For more 
information, click the Help button in the software.
1. Take pictures
2. Tag pictures 
as favorites
1Press the Share button. Press   to locate a picture. 
2Press   to highlight Favorite  , then press the 
OK button. 
The Favorite icon   appears in the status area. To remove the 
tag, press the OK button again.
Press the Share button to exit.
3. Transfer 
pictures to your 
computer
1Load and use the Kodak EasyShare software 
that was packaged with your camera (see page 31).
2Connect the camera to the computer using the USB cable 
(see page 37) or an EasyShare dock.
The first time you transfer pictures, a software wizard prompts you 
to carefully review and make some choices. Then, your pictures are 
transferred to the computer. Favorites are loaded to the Favorites 
section of your camera’s internal memory.
4. View 
favorites on 
your camera1Turn the jog dial to Favorites  . Press the jog dial.
2Press   to scroll through favorites. 
To exit favorites, turn the jog dial to any other mode and press.
To view the pictures or videos on a card or in non-favorite internal 
memory, press the Review button (see page 24).
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Optional settings
In Favorites mode, press the Menu button to access optional settings.
NOTE:  Favorites are cropped slightly to the 3:2 format. To prevent cropping, take pictures with 
the Picture Quality set to Best (3:2) (see page 17).
Removing all favorites from your camera
1In Favorites mode, press the Menu button.
2Highlight  , then press the OK button.
All pictures stored in the Favorites section of internal memory are removed. 
Favorites are restored to your camera the next time you transfer pictures to the 
computer.
3Press the Menu button to exit the menu.
Preventing favorites from transferring to the camera
1Open the Kodak EasyShare software. Click the Favorites tab.
2Delete the pictures that you no longer want to keep in the Favorites section 
of the camera’s internal memory.
3Connect the camera to the computer using the USB cable (see page 37) or 
an EasyShare dock.
EasyShare software removes the favorites on your camera.
Printing and emailing favorites
You can tag your favorites for print and email the same way you tag the 
full-size pictures stored in your camera.
1In Favorites mode, locate a picture and press the Share button.
2Highlight Print   or Email  , then press the OK button.
NOTE:  Favorites are good for up to a 4 x 6 in. (10 x 15 cm) print.
Slide Show (page 27) Multi-up (page 24)
Picture Information 
(page 29)Remove favorites (page 36)
Setup Menu (page 19)
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6Transferring and printing 
pictures
CAUTION:
Install Kodak EasyShare software before connecting the 
camera or optional dock to the computer. Failure to do so 
may cause the software to load incorrectly.
Transferring pictures and videos 
with the USB cable
1Turn off the camera.
2Plug the labeled   end of the USB cable 
into the labeled USB port on your computer. 
See your computer user’s guide for details.
3Plug the other end of the USB cable into the 
labeled USB port on the camera.
4Tu r n  o n  t h e  c a m e r a .
Kodak EasyShare software opens on your 
computer. The software prompts you through 
the transfer process. 
The green ready light blinks during transfer.
NOTE: Visit www.kodak.com/go/howto for an online tutorial on connecting. 
Also available for transferring
You can also use these Kodak products to transfer your pictures and videos.
■Kodak EasyShare camera dock, Kodak EasyShare printer dock
■Kodak multi-card reader, Kodak SD multimedia card reader-writer
Purchase these and other accessories at a dealer of Kodak products or 
www.kodak.com/go/ls753accessories.
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Printing pictures from your computer
For details on printing pictures from your computer, click the Help button in 
the Kodak EasyShare software.
Ordering prints online
Kodak EasyShare print service (provided by Ofoto, Inc. at www.ofoto.com) is 
one of the many online print services offered in the Kodak EasyShare software. 
Yo u  c a n  e a s i l y :
■Upload your pictures.
■Edit, enhance, and add borders to your pictures.
■Store pictures, and share them with family and friends.
■Order high-quality prints, photo-greeting cards, frames, and albums—and 
have them delivered to your door.
Printing from an optional SD/MMC card
■Automatically print tagged pictures when you insert your card into a printer 
with an SD/MMC slot. See your printer user’s guide for details.
■Make prints at an SD/MMC-capable Kodak picture maker. (Contact a 
location prior to visiting. See www.kodak.com/go/picturemaker.)
■Take the card to your local photo retailer for professional printing.
Printing without a computer
Dock your camera to the Kodak EasyShare printer dock and print 
directly—with or without a computer. Purchase this and other accessories at a 
dealer of Kodak products or www.kodak.com/go/ls753accessories.
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7Troubleshooting
When you have questions about your camera, start here. Additional technical 
information is available in the ReadMe file located on the Kodak EasyShare 
software CD. For updates to Troubleshooting information, see 
www.kodak.com/go/ls753support.
Camera problems
If...Try one or more of the following
The camera does not 
turn on
■Remove, then reinsert the battery (page 2).
■Recharge the battery (page 2).
■Place the camera on a Kodak EasyShare camera or printer 
dock (sold separately), then try again.
■Connect the camera to a Kodak 5-volt AC adapter 
(sold separately), then try again. The camera does not 
turn off and the lens 
does not retract
Camera buttons and 
controls do not 
function
The camera screen 
does not turn on
■In any capture mode, press the OK button.
■Turn the camera off, then on again.
To change the camera-screen display from on to off, see 
Customizing your camera on page 20.
In Review, a blue or 
black screen is 
displayed instead 
of a picture
■Transfer the picture or all pictures to the computer 
(page 37). Format the internal memory or card after 
transfer (page 21).
The pictures 
remaining number 
does not decrease 
after taking a picture
■Continue taking pictures. The camera is operating 
normally.
(The camera estimates the number of pictures remaining after 
each picture is taken, based on picture quality and content.)
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Computer/connectivity problems
You cannot take 
a picture■Turn the camera off, then on again.
■Press the Shutter button all the way (page 8).
■Battery is exhausted. Recharge the battery or insert a new 
one (page 2).
■Wait until the ready light is green before attempting to 
take another picture.
■Transfer pictures to the computer (page 37), delete 
pictures from the camera (page 25), switch image-storage 
locations (page 19), or insert a card with available 
memory (page 7).
Picture orientation is 
not accurate
■Set the Orientation Sensor (page 21).
Flash does not fire
■Check flash setting, and change as needed (page 14).
Battery life is short
■Recharge the battery fully or insert a new one (page 2).
Camera displays an 
error code
■Press the Shutter button all the way (page 8).
■Battery is exhausted. Recharge the battery fully (page 2).
■Wait until the ready light is green before attempting to 
take another picture.
■Transfer pictures to the computer (page 37), delete 
pictures from the camera (page 25), switch image-storage 
locations (page 19), or insert a card with available 
memory (page 7).
■Contact your local service provider or visit 
www.kodak.com/go/support.
If...Try one or more of the following
The computer does 
not communicate with 
the camera
■Turn on the camera.
■Recharge the battery or insert a new one (page 2).
■Make sure USB cable is securely connected on camera and 
computer port (page 37).
■Try another USB port on the computer.
■Make sure the EasyShare software is installed (page 31).
■See the EasyShare software Help.
If...Try one or more of the following
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Picture quality problems
Slide Show does not 
run on an external 
video device■Adjust the camera Video Out setting (NTSC or PAL, 
page 20).
■Make sure the external device settings are correct 
(see the device’s user’s guide).
If...Try one or more of the following
The picture is too dark 
or underexposed
■Use Fill flash (page 14) or change your position so light is 
not behind the subject.
■Move so that the distance between you and the subject is 
within the effective flash range (see page 14).
■To automatically set exposure and focus, press the Shutter 
button halfway and hold. When the ready light glows 
green, press the Shutter button completely down to 
take the picture.
■Increase Exposure Compensation (page 16) and try again.
The picture is too light
■Turn flash off (page 14).
■Move so that the distance between you and the subject is 
within the effective flash range (see page 14).
■To automatically set exposure and focus, press the Shutter 
button halfway and hold. When the ready light glows 
green, press the Shutter button completely down to 
take the picture.
■Decrease Exposure Compensation (page 16) 
and try again.
■Check if you are in Beach or Snow scene mode (page 10).
The picture is not clear
■To automatically set exposure and focus, press the Shutter 
button halfway and hold. When the ready light glows 
green, gently press the Shutter button completely down 
to take the picture.
■Clean the lens (page 49).
■Make sure camera is not in Close-up mode if you are 
further than 39 in. (100 cm) from your subject.
■Place the camera on a flat, steady surface or use a tripod.
If...Try one or more of the following
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Camera ready light status
Status Cause
Ready light glows 
steady green.Shutter button is pressed halfway down. Focus and exposure 
are set.
Ready light blinks 
green.Picture is being processed and saved to the camera.
Pictures are being transferred to computer; camera is 
connected.
Camera firmware upgrade is in process.
Ready light glows 
steady orange.Camera is in Favorites mode.
Ready light blinks 
orange.Flash is not charged. Wait. Resume picture-taking when the 
light stops blinking and turns off.
Auto exposure or auto focus are not locked. Release the 
Shutter button and recompose the picture.
Ready light glows 
steady red.Camera’s internal memory or card is full.
Transfer pictures to the computer (page 37), delete pictures 
from the camera (page 25), switch storage locations 
(page 19), or insert a card with available memory (page 7).
Camera processing memory is full. Wait. Resume picture- 
taking when the light turns green.
Card is read-only. Change storage location to internal 
memory (page 19), or use a different card.
Memory card speed is slow. Card cannot be used to take 
videos.
Change storage location to internal memory (page 19). Use 
this card to take pictures only.
Ready light blinks red 
and camera turns off.Battery is low or exhausted. Recharge the battery (page 2).
Ready light
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Camera power light status
Still having problems?
Visit www.kodak.com/go/ls753support, or see Chapter 8, Getting help.
Status Cause
Power light blinks blue. Camera is starting up or shutting down.
Power light glows steady blue. Camera is on; ready to take a picture or video.
Power light does not turn on 
and the camera does not work.Camera is not turned on. Press the On/Off button.
Battery is exhausted. Recharge the battery (page 2).
Power light/
On/Off button
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8Getting help
Helpful links
Software help
Click the Help button in the Kodak EasyShare software.
Telephone customer support
If you have questions concerning the operation of the software or camera, you 
may speak with a customer support representative. 
Before you call
Have the camera, camera dock, or printer dock connected to your computer. 
Be at your computer, and have the following information available:
Help with your camerawww.kodak.com/go/ls753support
Help with Windows operating system and 
working with digital pictureswww.kodak.com/go/pcbasics
Download the latest camera software 
and firmwarewww.kodak.com/go/ls753downloads 
Optimize your printer for truer, more 
vibrant colorswww.kodak.com/go/onetouch 
Get support for cameras, software, 
accessories, morewww.kodak.com/go/support
Purchase camera accessorieswww.kodak.com/go/ls753accessories
Register your camerawww.kodak.com/go/register 
View online tutorialswww.kodak.com/go/howto
■Computer model 
■Operating system
■Processor type and speed (MHz)
■Amount of memory (MB)
■Amount of free hard disk space (MB)
■Version of Kodak EasyShare software
■Camera serial number
■Exact error message you received
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