Kodak M580 Users Guide

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Video settings
To access your camera Help system, see page 42.
Focus Mode
Choose a focus distance.Auto—For general picture-taking.
Macro—For sharpness and detail in pictures at close range. 
Use available light instead of flash, if possible. The camera 
automatically sets the focus distance depending on the zoom 
position. 
Infinity—For distant subjects; auto-focus framing marks are 
unavailable.
Focus/Exposure Zone
Choose how the camera 
assesses the scene for 
exposure and focus.Face Priority—If faces are detected, they receive 
focus/exposure priority. (If faces are not detected, the camera 
switches to Multi-Zone.)
Multi-Zone—Evaluates 5 zones to give an even picture 
focus. Ideal for general picture taking.
Center-Zone—Evaluates the small area centered in the lens. 
Ideal for focusing on a precise area.
AF Control (Still)
Choose an auto-focus setting.Continuous AF—Because the camera is always focusing, 
there is no need to press the Shutter button halfway down to 
focus.
Single AF—Focuses when the Shutter button is pressed 
halfway down. (This setting uses less battery power.)
Sharpness
Control picture sharpness or 
softness.See Camera Specifications, starting on page 48.
SettingsMore information
Video Size
Choose a video resolution.See Camera Specifications, starting on page 48.
SettingsMore information
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Using the Setup menu
Use Setup to customize other camera settings.
To access your camera Help system, see page 42.
AF Control (Video) 
Choose an auto-focus setting.Continuous AF—Camera is always focusing.
Single AF—Camera focuses once, when the Shutter button is 
pressed.
Self-timer
Choose Self-timer feature.See page 14.
Preset Keyword Tag
Create keywords and assign 
them to pictures/videos. See 
page 19.New Keyword
Delete Keyword
SettingsMore information
Image Storage
Choose a storage location for 
pictures/videos.Auto—The camera uses the card if one is in the 
camera. If not, the camera uses internal memory.
Internal Memory—The camera always uses 
internal memory, even if a card is installed.
Red-eye Reduction
The Red-eye flash fires automatically 
before a picture is taken.Preflash—The flash fires to reduce the chance of 
red-eye.
Digital correction—The camera digitally 
corrects red-eye after a picture is taken. 
(Processing time after taking a picture may 
increase.)
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Orientation Sensor
Orient pictures so that they are displayed 
with the correct side up.On—The camera rotates pictures so that all 
appear in the same orientation on the camera.
On Transfer—The camera rotates pictures when 
they are transferred to your computer.
Off—Pictures are not rotated.
LCD Brightness
Choose LCD brightness during 
picture/video capture. (During Review, the 
LCD is set to High Power.)Auto—LCD brightness is automatically adjusted 
according to environment.
High Power—Brighter LCD; uses more battery 
power.
Power Save—Dimmer LCD; uses less power.
Camera Sounds
Choose volume, and choose sound effects 
for individual functions.Exit
Sound Volume: High, Medium, Low, Mute
Focus Lock: On/Off
Shutter: On/Off
Self-timer: On/Off
Error: On/Off
Power On: On/Off
Date & TimeSet date and time.
Reset Camera
Reset settings to their default.Reset All Camera Settings—Settings revert to 
their factory defaults.
Reset Startup Application—Resets camera to 
startup mode to allow KODAK Software download 
(see page 39).
LanguageChoose your language.
Share Button Settings
Choose what is displayed when the Share 
button is pressed in Review.Show/Hide:
■Individual social networking sites (such as 
Facebook, KODAK Gallery, etc.)
■E-mail addresses 
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Format
CAUTION:
Formatting deletes all 
pictures/videos, 
including those that are 
protected. Removing a 
card during formatting 
may damage the card. 
Memory Card—Deletes everything on the card; 
formats the card. 
Cancel—Exits without making a change.
Internal Memory—Deletes everything in 
internal memory including email addresses and 
keyword tags; formats the internal memory.
About
View camera information.
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6Transferring, printing pictures
Transferring pictures to your computer
When you connect the camera to the computer, it prompts you to run the KODAK 
Software Downloader on your computer. 
Make sure the computer is connected to the Internet. When you connect the camera 
to the computer, the KODAK Software Downloader automatically runs. Follow the 
prompts to download and install KODAK Software.*
1Turn off the camera.
2Use the KODAK Camera USB Cable, Micro B / 5-Pin 
to connect camera to computer. (Use only the cable 
included with this camera!)
3Turn on the camera.
4After the software is installed, follow the prompts 
to transfer pictures and videos to your computer.
NOTE:  * If the downloader does not run, find it here and launch it:
■WINDOWS OS: in My Computer
■MAC OS: on your Desktop
You can also use a card reader to transfer pictures/videos.
Download KODAK Software later www.kodak.com/go/camerasw
To use this camera on more than one computer, 
use the camera Reset Startup Application feature see page 37
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Printing pictures
Direct printing with a KODAK All-in-One Printer
Your camera is compatible with PICTBRIDGE Technology, so you can print directly to 
PICTBRIDGE enabled Printers. You need a camera, a PICTBRIDGE enabled Printer, and 
a USB cable.
Connecting the camera to a KODAK All-in-One Printer
1Turn off the camera and printer.
2Connect the appropriate USB cable from the camera to the printer.
Printing from a KODAK All-in-One Printer
1Turn on the printer. Turn on the camera. 
The PictBridge logo is displayed, followed by the current picture and menu. (If no 
pictures are found, a message is displayed.) If the menu turns off, press any button to 
redisplay it.
2Choose a printing option, then press OK.
Current Picture—Press   to choose a picture.
Tagged Pictures—If your printer is capable, print pictures that you marked for 
printing.
Index Print—Print thumbnails of all pictures. (This option requires one or more 
sheets of paper.)
All Pictures—Print all pictures in internal memory or on a card.
Image Storage—Access Auto or Internal Memory.
NOTE:  During direct printing, pictures are not permanently transferred or saved to the printer. To transfer 
pictures to your computer, see page 39.
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Ordering prints online
KODAK Gallery (www.kodakgallery.com) makes it easy to:
■Upload your pictures.
■Edit, enhance, and add borders to your pictures.
■Store pictures, and share them with family and friends.
■Have prints, photo greeting cards, frames, and albums delivered to your door.
Printing from an optional SD or SDHC Card
■Automatically print tagged pictures when you insert your card into a printer with 
an SD/SDHC Card slot. See your printer user’s guide for details.
■Make prints at an SD/SDHC Card-capable KODAK Picture Kiosk. Go to 
www.kodak.com/go/picturemaker.
■Take the card to your local photo retailer for professional printing.
Marking your pictures for print
1Press the Review  button. Press   to find a picture. 
2Press the Menu   button.
3Press   to choose Print, then press OK.
4Press   to choose the number of copies. 
5Press OK.
■Press the Shutter button halfway down to return to Capture mode.
To access your camera Help system, see page 42.
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7Troubleshooting
Getting help from your camera
Your camera offers a built-in Help system. It describes every setting for every menu 
choice. If you learn nothing else about your camera, learn how to use on-camera Help. 
Turning on camera Help 
Scroll through a Help topic. then highlight a menu choice.
Press the Info
1
button.
2
Press the Menu  button, 
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Troubleshooting
Camera problems
StatusSolution
Camera does not 
turn on■Make sure the battery is charged and installed correctly (see 
page 1).
Camera does not turn 
off
Camera buttons and 
controls do not 
function
LCD is too dark.■Adjust the LCD Brightness setting (see page 37).
In Review, a blue or 
black screen is 
displayed instead of 
a picture■Tr a n s f e r  all pictures to the computer (see page 39).
■Take another picture.
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 size and content.)
Flash does not fire■Check the flash setting, and change as needed (see page 10).
NOTE:  The flash does not fire in all modes.
Memory card is almost 
or entirely full ■Transfer the pictures to the computer (see page 39).
■Delete pictures from the card (see page 22) or insert a new card.
Battery life is short■Make sure the correct battery type is installed (see page 1).
■Wipe the contacts with a clean, dry cloth before inserting a 
battery in the camera.
■Insert a new/charged battery (see page 1).
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Computer/connectivity problems
You cannot take a 
picture■Turn the camera off, then on again.
■Depress the Shutter button all the way (see page 6).
■Insert a new/charged battery (see page 1).
■Memory is full. Transfer pictures to the computer (see page 39), 
delete pictures (see page 22), or insert another card.
Memory card not 
recognized or camera 
freezes with card■Card may be corrupted. Format the card in the camera (see 
page 38).
■Use another memory card. Only SD or SDHC Cards are supported.
Cannot find the 
desired picture/video■To view pictures on a card or in internal memory, see page 22.
StatusSolution
Computer does not 
communicate with 
the camera■Turn off the camera, then turn it back on.
■Make sure the battery is charged and installed correctly (see 
page 1).
■Make sure the KODAK Camera USB Cable, Micro B / 5-Pin is 
connected to the camera and the computer (see page 39). Then 
turn on the camera.
■See KODAK Software Help at www.kodak.com/go/camerasw.
StatusSolution
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