Kodak M420 - Manual

www.kodak.com/go/support 1 1 Setting up your camera IMPORTANT: For package contents, see your product package. Attaching the strap Loading the KLIC-7003 battery For information on replacing the battery and extending battery life, see page 55 .

2 www.kodak.com/go/support Setting up your camera Charging the battery Turning on the camera Learn other charging options See page 4 Learn more about batteries See page 55 Turn OFF the camera. 1 Connect the KODAK USB Cable, Model U-8. 2 Battery Charging light:• Blinking: charging• Steady: finished c...

Setting up your camera www.kodak.com/go/support 3 Setting the language and date/time NOTE: To change language and date/time in the future, use the Setup menu ( see page 32 ). Storing pictures on an SD or SDHC Card Your camera has internal memory. You can purchase a KODAK SD or SDHC Card to convenien...

4 www.kodak.com/go/support Setting up your camera Other charging options First, turn OFF the camera. The Battery Charging light: ■ Blinks during charging ■ Stays on when the battery is charged KODAK USB Cable and a USB computer port Ensure that the USB cable is connected to a powered USB port and th...

www.kodak.com/go/support 5 2 Taking pictures/videos Taking focused pictures To get clear, focused pictures: 1 Slide the Mode switch to Smart Capture . 2 Compose the picture. 3 Press the Shutter button halfway to focus and set exposure. When the framing marks turn green, press the Shutter button comp...

6 www.kodak.com/go/support Taking pictures/videos Reviewing the picture/video just taken After you take a picture/video, the LCD displays a quickview for approximately 5 seconds. (To exit the quickview sooner, press the Shutter button halfway.) To review pictures/videos anytime, see page 15 . Using ...

Taking pictures/videos www.kodak.com/go/support 7 Using the flash Your camera saves the flash setting, even after you turn off the camera. Flash modes Flash fires Auto When the lighting conditions require it. Fill (Flash On) Every time you take a picture, regardless of the lighting conditions. Use w...

8 www.kodak.com/go/support Taking pictures/videos Using different modes Slide the Mode switch to the mode that best suits your subjects and surroundings. Use this mode For Smart Capture General picture taking—it offers excellent image quality and ease of use. ■ Faces are detected. ■ The scene is ana...

Taking pictures/videos www.kodak.com/go/support 9 Using Scene (SCN) modes Choose a Scene mode—for great pictures in practically any situation! 1 Slide the Mode switch to SCN. 2 Press to view scene mode descriptions. If the mode description turns off before you finish reading it, press OK. 3 Press OK...

10 www.kodak.com/go/support Taking pictures/videos Taking a video 1 Slide the Mode switch to Video . 2 Press the Shutter button completely down , then release it. To stop recording, press and release the Shutter button again. To review and work with videos, see page 15 . Night Landscape Distant scen...

Taking pictures/videos www.kodak.com/go/support 11 Using shortcuts Your camera has a clean, uncluttered interface. For quick access to the most popular functions: 1 Press the Info button. The shortcuts appear. 2 Press to access functions like Exposure Compensation, Self-timer, and Auto focus. (You’l...

12 www.kodak.com/go/support Taking pictures/videos Using the self-timer Use the self-timer when you want to be included in a picture, or to ensure a steady Shutter button press. Place the camera on a tripod or flat surface. 1 In any picture-taking mode, press the Info button to turn on the shortcut ...

Taking pictures/videos www.kodak.com/go/support 13 Taking panoramic pictures Use panorama to “stitch” up to 3 pictures into a panoramic scene. NOTE: For best results, use a tripod. Only the panoramic picture is saved; individual pictures are not. (Exposure and white balance are set with the first pi...

14 www.kodak.com/go/support Taking pictures/videos Understanding the picture-taking icons Battery level Capture mode Pictures/time remaining Date stamp Zoom indicator Tag name Self timer Flash mode Focus mode Exposure compensation

www.kodak.com/go/support 15 3 Working with pictures/videos Reviewing pictures/videos 1 Press the Review button. 2 Press for previous/next picture/video. ■ To exit, press the Review button. ■ To view pictures/videos as thumbnails, see page 17 . Magnifying a picture 1 Press T to magnify 1X–8X. 2 Press...

16 www.kodak.com/go/support Working with pictures/videos Deleting pictures/videos 1 Press the Review button. 2 Press for previous/next picture/video. 3 Press the Delete button. 4 Follow the screen prompts. NOTE: To delete protected pictures/videos, remove protection before deleting. (See page 16 .) ...

Working with pictures/videos www.kodak.com/go/support 17 Viewing pictures/videos in different ways Viewing as thumbnails (multi-up) 1 Press the Review button. The camera shows the last picture that was taken. 2 Press the Wide Angle (W) button to view pictures/videos as thumbnails. (Press it again to...

18 www.kodak.com/go/support Working with pictures/videos Making a multimedia slide show Use Multimedia Slide Show to display your pictures/videos on the LCD. You can play all pictures/videos, or select pictures to include in the slide show. You can customize your slide show to include music and your...

Working with pictures/videos www.kodak.com/go/support 19 Displaying pictures/videos on a television You can display pictures/videos on a television, computer monitor, or any device equipped with a video input. To connect the camera directly to a television, use an A/V cable (may be sold separately)....

20 www.kodak.com/go/support Working with pictures/videos Using the menu button in review To use the Menu button in review: 1 Press the Review button, then the Menu button. 2 Press to highlight a tab: ■ Review to view and share pictures/videos ■ Edit to edit pictures/videos ■ Setup to control how you...

Working with pictures/videos www.kodak.com/go/support 21 Cropping pictures You can crop a picture so that only the desired portion of the picture remains. 1 Press the Review button, then to find a picture to crop. 2 Press the Menu button, then to highlight the Edit tab. Highlight Crop, then press OK...

22 www.kodak.com/go/support Working with pictures/videos Adding sound tags You can add a recorded voice or sound tag (up to 1 minute long) to a picture. NOTE: Only one sound tag can be added to each picture (not to videos). Recording a sound tag 1 Press the Review button, then to find a picture. 2 P...

Working with pictures/videos www.kodak.com/go/support 23 Copying pictures/videos You can copy pictures/videos from a card to internal memory or from internal memory to a card. Copy pictures/videos: 1 Press the Review button. 2 Press the Menu button, then to highlight the Edit tab. 3 Press to highlig...

24 www.kodak.com/go/support Working with pictures/videos Editing videos You can do incredible things with your videos! Making a picture from a video You can choose a single frame from a video, then make a picture suitable for a 4 x 6-inch (10 x 15 cm) print. 1 Press the Review button, then to find a...

Working with pictures/videos www.kodak.com/go/support 25 Making a video action print From a video, you can make a 4-, 9-, or 16-up picture, suitable for a 4 x 6-inch (10 x 15 cm) print. 1 Press the Review button, then to find a video. 2 Press the Menu button, then to highlight the Edit tab. Highligh...

26 www.kodak.com/go/support Working with pictures/videos Using video bookmarks You can set bookmarks at interesting places in your video, then jump from one bookmark to another. Setting bookmarks 1 Press the Review button, then to find a video. 2 Press the Menu button, then to highlight the Edit tab...

Working with pictures/videos www.kodak.com/go/support 27 Understanding the review icons Email tag Favorite tag Print tag/number of printProtected Picture/Video number Upload tag Video duration Select picture Battery level Text tag name Add text tag View multi-up Play video Shortcuts Date stamp

28 www.kodak.com/go/support 4 Doing more with your camera IMPORTANT: Your camera offers a built-in Help system. To get the most from your camera, see page 47 . Using the menu button to change settings You can change settings to get the best results from your camera. NOTE: Some modes offer limited se...

Doing more with your camera www.kodak.com/go/support 29 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 t...

Doing more with your camera www.kodak.com/go/support 31 Video settings AF Zone Select a large or concentrated area of focus. 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 when you need ...

32 www.kodak.com/go/support Doing more with your camera Using the Setup menu Use Setup to customize your camera. Press Menu, to highlight Setup, then to access settings Setup Options IMPORTANT: Your camera offers a built-in Help system. See page 47 . Share button Choose how pictures/videos are handl...

www.kodak.com/go/support 35 5 Transferring, printing, tagging CAUTION: Before connecting any cables, install the software that was included with your camera. Failure to do so may cause the software to load incorrectly. Installing the software 1 Close all open software applications before starting th...

36 www.kodak.com/go/support Transferring, printing, tagging Transferring pictures/videos Using the USB cable Using other options You can also use a KODAK Card Reader to transfer your pictures/videos. Purchase accessories www.kodak.com/go/m420accessories Learn more about connecting www.kodak.com/go/h...

Transferring, printing, tagging www.kodak.com/go/support 37 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 with fully charged battery, a PICTBRIDGE ena...

38 www.kodak.com/go/support Transferring, printing, tagging Disconnecting the camera from a KODAK All-in-One Printer 1 Turn off the camera and printer. 2 Disconnect the USB cable from the camera and the printer. Using a printer that is not PICTBRIDGE enabled After you transfer pictures from the came...

Transferring, printing, tagging www.kodak.com/go/support 39 Tagging your pictures You can tag your pictures so they are easy to: ■ Print ■ Email ■ Organize with a favorite tag ■ Organize with a tag name that you create Tagging pictures for printing 1 Press the Review button. Press to locate a pictur...

40 www.kodak.com/go/support Transferring, printing, tagging Tagging pictures/videos for emailing First, create a new email address: highlight Add Email, press OK, then use the on-camera keyboard. 1 Press the Review button. Press to locate a picture, then press OK. 2 Press to highlight Email, then pr...

Transferring, printing, tagging www.kodak.com/go/support 41 Assigning the favorite tag to pictures/videos To make your favorite pictures/videos easier to locate in EASYSHARE Software, you can assign the favorite tag. 1 Press the Review button, then locate a picture/video. 2 Press the Share button. T...

42 www.kodak.com/go/support Transferring, printing, tagging Assigning a tag to the pictures/videos you take next Use the Set Tag feature to assign a tag name to the next pictures/videos you take. First, create a new tag name: highlight New Tag, press OK, then use the on-camera keyboard. 1 Press the ...

www.kodak.com/go/support 43 6 Troubleshooting IMPORTANT: Your camera offers a built-in Help system. To get the most from your camera, see page 47 . Camera problems Status Solution Camera does not turn on ■ Make sure the battery is charged and installed correctly (see page 1 ). Camera does not turn o...

44 www.kodak.com/go/support Troubleshooting Computer/connectivity problems Battery life is short ■ Make sure the correct battery type is installed (see page 55 ). ■ Wipe the contacts with a clean, dry cloth before inserting a battery in the camera. ■ Insert a new or charged battery (see page 1 ). Yo...

Troubleshooting www.kodak.com/go/support 45 Picture quality problems Status Solution Picture is not clear ■ To automatically set exposure and focus, press the Shutter button halfway . When the framing marks turn green, press the Shutter button completely down to take the picture. ■ Clean the lens (s...

46 www.kodak.com/go/support Troubleshooting Direct printing (PICTBRIDGE enabled printer) problems Status Solution Cannot find the desired picture ■ Use the Direct printing menu to change the image storage location. The Direct printing menu interface turns off ■ Press any camera button to redisplay t...

www.kodak.com/go/support 47 7 Getting help Getting help from your camera You want the most from your camera. You want to understand: ■ What it can do for you ■ And how to take the best possible pictures and videos Great news! Your camera offers a built-in Help system. It describes every setting for ...

48 www.kodak.com/go/support Getting help Getting help on the Web Camera Software Other Email, write, or phone Kodak www.kodak.com/go/contact Get support for your product (FAQs, troubleshooting information, arrange for repairs, etc.) www.kodak.com/go/m420support Purchase camera accessories (lenses, c...

Getting help www.kodak.com/go/support 49 Getting help on the telephone NOTE: If you have questions concerning this product, you may speak with Kodak customer support. Australia 1800 267 588 Netherlands 020 346 9372 Austria 0179 567 357 New Zealand 0800 880 120 Belgium 02 713 14 45 Norway 23 16 21 33...

50 www.kodak.com/go/support 8 Appendix Camera specifications CCD— 1/2.33-type Effective pixels— 10 MP LCD— 7.6 cm (3.0 in.) LCD; 230K pixels Image storage— Optional SD/SDHC Card (The SD logo is a trademark of the SD Card Association.) Maximum supported card size: 32 GB Internal storage capacity— 64 ...

Appendix www.kodak.com/go/support 53 Weight— 136 g (4.8 oz) without card or battery Operating temperature— 0–40 ° C (32–104 ° F) Care and maintenance ■ If you suspect water has gotten inside the camera, remove the battery and card. Allow all components to air-dry for at least 24 hours before using t...

54 www.kodak.com/go/support Appendix Important safety instructions CAUTION: Do not disassemble this product; there are no user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. KODAK AC Adapters and Battery Chargers are intended for indoor use only. The use of controls, adjus...

Appendix www.kodak.com/go/support 55 ■ Dispose of batteries according to local and national regulations. Visit www.kodak.com/go/kes. ■ Do not charge non-rechargeable batteries. ■ For more information on batteries, visit www.kodak.com/go/batterytypes . Battery replacement, battery life KODAK Li-Ion R...

56 www.kodak.com/go/support Appendix will repair or replace Products if they fail to function properly during the warranty period, subject to any conditions and/or limitations stated herein. Warranty service will include all labor as well as any necessary adjustments and/or replacement parts. If Kod...

Appendix www.kodak.com/go/support 57 Your rights Some states or jurisdictions do not allow exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. Some states or jurisdictions do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty ...

58 www.kodak.com/go/support Appendix which the receiver is connected; 4) consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for additional suggestions. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equ...

Appendix www.kodak.com/go/support 59 Korean Class B ITE VCCI Class B ITE Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment labeling Australian C-Tick In Europe: For human/environmental protection, it is your responsibility to dispose of this equipment at a collection facility established for this purpose (s...

60 www.kodak.com/go/support Appendix Canadian DOC statement DOC Class B Compliance— This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Observation des normes-Classe B— Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. FCC and Industry Canada This device co...

www.kodak.com/go/support 61 Index 1 A A/V out, 19about this camera, 34accessories, 36 battery, 55buying, 48SD/SDHC Card, 3 advanced digital zoom, 33AF control (Still), 30AF zone, 31auto enhancement, 21focus control, 30focus framing marks, 5power off, 34 auto focus (AF) zone, 31 auto power off, 34 B ...