Kodak P880 User Manual

							Kodak EasyShare P880
zoom digital camera
User’s guide
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							Eastman Kodak Company
Rochester, New York 14650
© Eastman Kodak Company, 2005
All screen images are simulated.
Kodak and EasyShare are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company.
Schneider-Kreuznach and Xenar are trademarks of Jos. Schneider Optische 
Werke GmbH used under license by Eastman Kodak Company.
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Front View
1 Lens 13 Hot shoe
2 Lens hood 14 Diopter dial
3 Grip 15 Focus button
4 Self-timer/Low light AF LED 16 Digital zoom button 
5 Power LED indicator 17 Strap post
6 Shutter button 18 External flash connector
7 Mode /Power switch 19 Speaker
8 Program button 20 USB, A/V out 
9 Drive button 21 DC-In (5V)
10 Microphone 22 Manual focus ring
11 Mode dial 23 Manual zoom ring
12 Flash
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Back View
1 Menu button 12 LCD screen
2 Delete button 13 EVF (Electronic Viewfinder)
3 Dock connector
14 Info button
4 Tripod socket 15 Command dial
5 White balance button 16 Set button 
6 ISO button  17 AE/AF lock button
7 Exposure metering button  18 Review button
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Flash button 19 Slot for optional SD or MMC card
9 EVF/LCD toggle button  20 Joystick ( , ); OK button (press)
10 Diopter dial 21 Share button 
11 Focus button 22 Battery compartment
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Table of contents1
1  Setting up your camera  ......................................................................... 1
Attaching the strap and lens cap ................................................................... 1
Attaching the lens hood ................................................................................ 1
Charging the battery ..................................................................................... 2
Loading the battery ....................................................................................... 2
Turning on the camera .................................................................................. 3
Setting the language and date/time, first time ............................................... 3
Setting the language and date/time, other times ............................................ 4
Storing pictures on an SD or MMC card ......................................................... 4
2  Taking pictures and videos  .................................................................... 5
Taking a picture ............................................................................................ 5
Using optical zoom ....................................................................................... 9
Using the low-light Auto Focus (AF) LED...................................................... 10
Using the flip-up flash ................................................................................. 10
Using an external flash unit ......................................................................... 11
Reviewing pictures and videos ..................................................................... 12
Protecting pictures and videos from deletion ................................................ 16
3  Transferring and printing pictures  ....................................................... 18
Installing the software................................................................................. 18
Transferring pictures.................................................................................... 19
Printing from a Kodak EasyShare printer dock or your computer ................... 20
Printing from an optional SD or MMC card .................................................. 20
Ordering prints online ................................................................................. 21
Direct printing with a PictBridge enabled printer .......................................... 21
Dock compatibility for your camera .............................................................. 23
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4  Doing more with your camera  ............................................................. 24
Picture-taking modes .................................................................................. 24
Using the focus button ................................................................................ 29
Using the drive mode for self-timer, burst, exposure bracketing.................... 30
Using the AE/AF (Auto Exposure/Auto Focus) button.................................... 33
Using the Manual Focus (MF) assist AF ........................................................ 34
Using the program button ........................................................................... 35
Changing the flash settings ......................................................................... 37
PASM and C modes .................................................................................... 38
Using the command dial for rapid setting changes ....................................... 43
Using highlight/shadow clipping .................................................................. 44
Using the histogram .................................................................................... 45
Changing picture-taking settings ................................................................. 46
Editing functions for Still and Video ............................................................. 55
RAW file development................................................................................. 57
Viewing picture/video information ............................................................... 58
Copying pictures and videos ........................................................................ 59
Running a slide show .................................................................................. 60
Pre-tagging for album names ...................................................................... 61
Sharing your pictures................................................................................... 64
5  Troubleshooting  .................................................................................. 70
Camera problems ........................................................................................ 70
Computer/connectivity problems.................................................................. 72
Picture quality problems .............................................................................. 73
Direct printing (PictBridge) problems............................................................ 74
6  Getting help  ........................................................................................ 75
Helpful links ................................................................................................ 75
Telephone customer support ....................................................................... 76
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7  Appendix  ............................................................................................. 77
Camera specifications ................................................................................. 77
Storage capacities ....................................................................................... 81
Power-saving features ................................................................................. 83
Accessories ................................................................................................ 84
Important safety instructions ....................................................................... 85
Battery information ..................................................................................... 87
Upgrading your software and firmware........................................................ 88
Additional care and maintenance ................................................................ 88
Warranty..................................................................................................... 89
Regulatory compliance ................................................................................ 91
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1Setting up your camera
Attaching the strap and lens cap
Attaching the lens hood
Use the lens hood when you want to protect the lens from unwanted sun glare. 
Reverse the hood when unwanted sun glare is not a concern or when you use the 
flash. For lens accessories, see page 84.
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Charging the battery
Charge the Li-Ion rechargeable battery before first use. 
You can also charge the battery using a Kodak EasyShare printer dock or camera 
dock. Purchase these and other accessories at a dealer of Kodak products or visit 
www.kodak.com/go/p880accessories.
Loading the battery
CAUTION:
We recommend that you use a Kodak Li-Ion rechargeable digital 
camera battery (KLIC-5001).
For information on replacing the battery and extending battery life, see page 87.
Red—charging
Green—complete
Approximately 3 hours
for full charge
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Turning on the camera
■Capture: Take pictures and videos.
■ Favorites: View your Favorites, 
see 
page 64.
Setting the language and date/time, first time
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to highlight option;
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Language:
Date & Time:to highlight Language.
Press OK.
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Press OK. for previous/next field.3
press OK.
to change.
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