Kodak LS443 - Easyshare Zoom Digital Camera User manual

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KODAK EASYSHARE

LS443 Zoom Digital Camera

User's Guide

Visit Kodak on tile World Wide Web at _v_kodak.cona

Product Overview •

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Front View

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1 Shutterbutton

2Flash button

3 SelfTimer/Burstbutton

4 Speaker

5Lightsensor

6 LowLightAutoFocuJSelftimer LEI)

7Microphone

8 Viewfinder

9 Lens

10 Lensthreal ring

11Flashunit

12Wriststrap post

Product Overview

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Back View

1 Zoom(WideAngleand TelephoIo) 7Powerlight

2Wriststrappost 8 Menubutton

3 Sharebutton 9Joystick/OKbutton

/ > ,*_/'_J/press

4 Reqewbutton 10Modealia]

5 LCl)(picture,videodisplay) 11Readylight

6 Deletebutton 12Viewfinder

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S_ide Views

1 Slot for optiomtl MMC/SI) card

2 :_' Out

3 I)C In

4 tSB port

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Product Overview

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Bottom View

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1 BatteU door

2 Tripod socket

3 Dock connector

Table of Conten'l;s

1 Getting Started ................................................................... 1

install Software First ................................................................I

Need This Guide in Larger Print? ............................................I

What Can i Do With My Camera? ...........................................2

What Can i Do With My Digital Pictures and Videos?.....2

Package Contents .....................................................................3

Attaching the Wrist Strap ....................................................4

Loading the Battery .................................................................5

Using the AC Adapter .............................................................5

Mode Dial Settings ...................................................................6

Turning On the Camera .............................................................7

Setting the Date and Time....................................................8

Checking Camera Status Bar ...............................................9

inserting an MMC!SD Card ...................................................IQ

Choosing internal Memo_ or MMC!SD Card ....................11

Adding Optional Lenses .........................................................12

2 Taking Pictures ................................................................. 13

Taking Pictures in Auto Mode ..............................................13

Using the Low Light Auto Focus LED ................................14

Taking Pictures in Sport Mode ............................................14

Taking Pictures in Night Mode .............................................15

Taking Pictures in Landscape Mode ...................................16

Taking Pictures in Close-up Mode .......................................17

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Livevbw--UsingtheLCDtoFrameYourSubject..........18

Quickview--ReviewingthePictureJustTaken................19

UsingtheAutoFocusFramingMarks.............................2Q

UsingtheOpticalZoom..........................................................21

UsingtheAdvancedDigitalZoom.......................................21

UsingtheFlash........................................................................22

PuttingYourselfinthePicture...........................................24

TakingaBurstSeriesofPictures.....................................25

StillMenus................................................................................26

SettingExposureCompensation.......................................27

SettingWhiteBalance..........................................................28

SettingPictureQuality.........................................................29

SettingColorMode................................................................3Q

SettingExposureMetering..................................................31

SettingFocusZone................................................................32

SettingiSOSpeed..................................................................33

SettingLongTimeExposure................................................34

PlacingtheDateonPictures..............................................35

SettingtheOrientationSensor........................................36

Other Features .......................................................................36

3 Taking Videos .................................................................... 37

Taking a Video ...........................................................................37

Quickview--Reviewing the Video Just Taken ...................38

Using the Optical Zoom.........................................................39

Video Menus ..............................................................................39

Putting Yourself in the Video ..............................................40

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4 Reviewing Pictures and Videos .................................... 41

Picture and Video icons ..........................................................41

Viewing Single Pictures and Videos ...................................42

Viewing MuBiple Pictures and Videos ...............................42

Playing a Video .........................................................................43

Deleting Pictures and Videos ..............................................43

Review Menus ...........................................................................44

Magnifying Pictures ...............................................................44

Protecting Pictures and Videos From Deletion .............45

Running a Slide Show ............................................................46

Copying Pictures and Videos ...............................................48

Displaying Video Date ............................................................49

Viewing Picture!Video information .....................................49

5 Tagging Pictures and Videos ........................................ 51

When Can i Tag My Pictures and Videos? ..........................51

Tagging Pictures for Printing ..............................................52

Tagging Pictures and Videos for Emailing .......................53

Tagging Pictures and Videos as Favorites .....................54

6 Customizing Your Camera Settings ......................... 55

To Access Setup Mode!Menus ..........................................55

Setup Menus ............................................................................55

Changing the Print Quantity Default ...............................56

Turning Off Quickview .............................................................56

Turning Qn Liveview in Still Modes ......................................57

Turning Off the Shutter Sound ...........................................57

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Turning Off the Low Light Auto Focus LED.....................58

Setting Video Out ...................................................................58

Selecting a Language ............................................................59

Formatting internal Memo_ or MMC!SD Card ............60

Viewing Camera information .................................................61

Changing Advanced Digital Zoom ........................................61

7 Installing the Software ................................................. 63

WiNDQWS System Requirements ....................................63

MAC QS X System Requirements ......................................64

MAC QS 8.6 and 9.x System Requirements .................64

install the Software ...............................................................65

8 Connecting to the Computer ...................................... 67

Using the EASYSHARE LS443 Camera Dock ...............67

Connecting With the USB Cable .........................................72

Printing Pictures from Your Computer ............................73

9 Troubleshooting ............................................................... 75

Troubleshooting--Camera ...................................................75

Troubleshooting--Cam era Dock ........................................86

10 Getting Heip ................................................................... 89

Helpful Web Links ....................................................................89

Help in this Manual ................................................................89

Software Hdp .........................................................................89

Telephone Customer Support .............................................90

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11 Appendix ............................................................................ 93

Camera Specifications ..........................................................93

Original Factory Settings--Camera ................................95

Upgrading Vour Software and Firmware .........................96

Tips, Safety, Maintenance ...................................................96

Storage Capacities .................................................................97

Locating Pictures and Videos on a Card .........................98

Card File Naming Conventions ............................................98

Using the Battery ................................................................1QQ

Power-Saving Features .........................................................101

Regulato_ information .........................................................101

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Getting Started

Install Software First

Install the software from the KODAKEASYSI1ARESoftware CI)beli}re

connecting tile cmnera (or ctunera clock) to the computer. Failure to do so

may cruise the software to load incorrectly.

See the Quick Start Guide or WINI)OWSSystem Requirements, page 63.

Need This Guide in Larger Print?

For a large print version ofthis [ ser's Guide:

1 Goto http://x_'_:kodak.cnm/gn/ls443support.

5' Underl!xplore EasyShare, click Service and Support.

3 UnderManuals/Guides, ViewPI)F, click your hmguage to open the [Jser's

Guide.

4- With the User's Guideopen on a WlNl)OWS-based computer or

MACINTOSIIOS8.6 or 9.x:

0 From the File menu, select Print.

0 lu the Print windo,_, select Fit to Page.

5 With the User's Guide open on MACINTOSIIOS X:

0 From the File menu, select Page Setup.

0 Change Scale to 200%.

6 Print as usua].

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What Can I Do With My Camera?

Capture Still Pictures _ --Enjoy point-aM-shuut operation with flash,

self timer, and zoom features. [se Auto, Sport, Night, LaMscape, aM Close-up

modes to expand _our capabilities.

Capture Videos wifll Sound _ --Capture videos _s Q[ 1CKT1MEmovies.

Review [1 --l)isplay, protect, and delete pictures and videos. 'q'ag"

pictures to print, email, and save as Fa\orites.

Set lip .:_ --Customize your camera flmctious.

What Can 1Do With My Digital Pictures

and Videos?

Install the soNvare from the KOI)AKEASYSI1ARI_So'rare CD, then:

Transfer Trmlsfer pictures and videos to your computer.

Shm'e--l)riut pictures, order prints online, em_dl pictures and videos.

Print--(see page 73) Print pictures directly to your home printen Order

prints online from Ofoto, a KodakCompany. Or purchase an optionN KODAK

Muhiuledia Card (MMC) or a Secure Digital (SI)) card and:

Q) Automatically print tu any printer with an MMC/SDslot

Q) Make prints at an MMC/Sl)-capable KODAKl)icmre Maker

Q) T_e the card to your local photo retailer for professional printing

Orgmfize--[ se Favorites to organize, find, and retrieve your pictures on the

coulputen

Edit Add special effects to your pictures, make a custom slide show, fix

red-eye, crop, rotate, and much more.

Refer to tile Quick Start Guide or KODAKEASYSI1ARESo,rare llelp for details.

Some MACINTOSIIoperating systems may support limited KODAKE_kqYSIIARE

Software features.

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Package Contents

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1Camera 5Wfi.,,tstrap

2CameraDock 6ACadapter

3Audio/Yideocable 7Battery

4tTSBcable

Not shown: t ser's Guide,QuickStartGuide,KODAKE3.SYSI1ARESoftwareCl).

(In somecountries, the t ser's (;uideis providedon a Cl)insteadofin printed

form.)

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Attaching the Wrist Strap

1 Thread tile short loop of the wrist strap

through the wrist strap post.

2 Thread tile long loop through the short

loop. Pull uutil secure.

Long Short

loop loop

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Loading the Battery

,_]K (.AI"7TION:•

We recommend using nnly a KODAK EASYSHARELi-hm

RechaJcgeable Battery. Fur importmlt battery and warranty

information, see Using the Batter_\ page 100.

2 ! 1 lhrn off the camera.

1 5' Open tfie fiatte U door.

3 Orientthe batteU _sshoxnL

4 Closethe batteu door.

NOTE:ThebatteU mayneed chargingthe first

timeyouuse it. (See page71.)

Using the AC Adapter

tse onlythe batteryor suppliedACadapter to powerthe camera. Theadapter

'+'+illnnt charge the battert

/ 1 ConnecttheACadapter to tile l)C-lnpol_.

2 Connectthe other end of the ACadapter to

mlelectrical outlet.

Purchasebatteries andACadapters at

DC-ln ......... " http:/A_wxvD_dak.cnnVgn/accessories

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Mode Dial Settings

Icon Mode Purpose

Off Off Turns off tfie camera.

I_1 Auto For gener_d picture-taking. \utomatically sets

exposure and focus. Flash fires if needed.

Sport For subjects th_uLare in motion. Shutter speed is fast.

Flash fires if needed.

&.,_ Night For night scenes or low light conditions. (;aptures

close and background subjects. Flash fires if

needed. In &rk scenes, the shutter speed is set

between 1/1700 and 1/2 second. Place c_unera on a

flat, steady surface or tripod to avoid camera shake.

Landscape For distant subjects. Flash does not fire unless _rm

turll it on.*

Close-up For subjects 6 to 27.5 in. (13 to 70 cm) from tile

lens. Flash does not fire unless you turn it on.*

@@ Video Captures video with souud. Flash does not fire.

Touse individual modes, see page 13.

* To tuna on tile flash, see page 22.

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Turning On the Camera

OK.

Mod_

dial light

Ready

light

TurntheModedialfrom Offto anyother

position.

llw t'm; er light gkm'sgreen.

Therea4_light hlinks u hile the camera

pegbrms a self-check, then glowsgreen

n'hen thecamera isreadyto takepictures

(or videos, (/'themode dial is set to _).

In #till and l)'deomodes, a status bar

appears on theLCD.

Adjusting the Display

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Turn Livm'iew ou so tMt the

IX;l) can be nsed_ksaviewfinder

Cbalge tile Liveview settiug

so that it is on whenever the

caillera is on

Turn file status bar back ou

after it times out

Turn off tbe camera

Do This

Press the OKbutton. To turn it off, press

the OKbutlon again.

See page 57.

Move the joystick _.

Tnrn the Mode dial to Off.

l'he camera completes operations that

am in process.

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Setting the Date and Time

TheDate&Timescreen is displwed tile firsttime youturn on thecmnera or if

the batteryis removedfor more than 10minutes. Ifthis is tile firsttime the

cmnerahasbeen turned on, goto Step3.

Tosetthedate midtimeafterthat:

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-- Joystick/OK

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lhrn on the camera,then press the Menu

button.

Movethejoystick.¢x_./,_v,m highlightSetup,

thenpress theOKbutton.

Movethe joystick *_ to highlightl)ae

&Time,thenpress the OKbutton.

rbe datefi_rmat is _TJTZllll/DD.l'he time

is di._J)la.1_edi*la24-t[ourformat.

Movetile joystick_,j¢,,_,to adjusttiledate

andtime. Movethe joystick{/} to

advanceto thenextsetting.

Whenfinished,press fileOKbutton.

Pressthe Menubutton to exitthe menu.

I'he sdti_ N remai*zs until you chm{qe it.

NOTE:Depending on your computer operating system, K()l);_ l!AS3_SIlARE

Software may allow }*)nrcomputer to antomatically up&ate the camera

clock when yon connect the camera. See the KOI)AKEASYSIIARE

Software llelp for details.

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Checking Camera Status Bar

Bar

Screen

Tocheck the current camera settings,turn

the Mode dialfromthe Offposition.

For flashicons, see page 22.

For Share icons,see [)age51.

Status Bar Icons (Top of LCD)

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Datestamp Burst SelfThner

Flashmode

*** Best _ lntermdmemoU

** Better 072

Melnol 3,

Card

* Good L.KI

Custom Quali_i Picturesremaining CurrentStoragelocation

Screen Icons (Bottom of LCD)

Auto Sport Night Landscape Close-up Review Video

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Lowbattery Exhaustedbattery(blinking)

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Inserting an MMC/SD Card

Optiona! MM(TSI) cards provide reulovable, reusal)le storage for pictures and

videos.

,d_ ( AUTION:

The card can unly be inserted one way; fi)rchlg it may

dmnage tbe camera or card.

Do not insert or remnve a card wben file green read)' ligbt

is blinking; doing so may d,aallage )'our pictures, card, or

C_Ullera.

Notched Toinsert an MMC/SI) card:

comer 1 Turn offthecamera.

_rd 2 ()pen the card door.

{3 ()dent tile card as shown on the card door.

4 Push the card into the slot to seat the

connector. (To remo,a- the card, turn off

the camera. Push tile card in, then rel_'ase

it. When the card is partially eiected, pull it

out.)

5 dlose tile door.

See page 97 for storage capacities. Purchase accessories at your KOI)AKretail

dealer or http://x_vx_d¢odak.celn/ge/accesseries.

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Kodak LS443 - Easyshare Zoom Digital Camera User manual

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