kodak c875 getting started guide

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www.kodak.com/go/c875support 1

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Install softwareIMPORTANT: Before connecting any cables, install the software that was included with

your camera. Follow the on-screen instructions.

After installing the software, returnto this Getting Started Guide.


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2 www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter

ENGLISH Loading the battery

NOTE: If your package includes a battery charger or EasyShare dock, see the device users guide to charge arechargeable battery.

CRV3 lithium(non-rechargeable)

2 AA lithium or Ni-Mn(may be rechargeableor non-rechargeable)

Ni-MH(rechargeable)


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Turning on the camera

Setting the language, date/time

OK

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to change.

for previous/next field.

OK to accept.

At the prompt, press OK.

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1 to change.

OK to accept.

Language:

Date/Time:


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ENGLISH Taking a picture/video

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Note: Press the LCD/Info/Help button toturn on/off: Status icons Framing grid Histogram (assessible in PASM/C) Help (when in Menu)

Pictures Videos

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2Readylight

Press the Shutter button halfway to lock-in Smart Scene mode (focus/set exposure).

Press it completely down when the Readylight turns green.

Press the Shutter buttoncompletely down and release.

To stop recording, press theShutter button again.

LCD/Info/Help


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Reviewing pictures/videos

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2 for previous/next.

Press Review. (Press again to exit.)

Videos:

Play/pause.

Adjust the volume.

Press once to play at 2X speed; pressagain for 4X (during playback).

Press once to reverse at 2X speed; pressagain for 4X (during playback).


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ENGLISH Transferring pictures/videos

USB cable Kodak EasyShare printer dockor camera dock

(May be sold separately.)

For dock compatibility, visitwww.kodak.com/go/dockcompatibility.

To purchase accessories, visitwww.kodak.com/go/c875accessories.

To use an EasyShare dock, see itsGetting Started Guide.

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Keep learning about your camera!

Congratulations!

You have: set up your camera taken pictures transferred pictures to your computer

Visit www.kodak.com/go/c875support andwww.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter for:

the extended users guide

interactive troubleshooting and repairs interactive tutorials

FAQs downloads accessories printing information product registration

Keep learning!

Finish reading this book, so you can take and share your best pictures!


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ENGLISH Front view

1 Shutter button 6 Speaker

2 Mode dial 7 Flash

3 Power light 8 Microphone

4 Flash button 9 Lens

5 Self-timer/Burst button 10 Self-timer/AF Assist light

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Back view

1 LCD 10 USB, A/V Out

2 Ready light 11 DC-In (3V), for optional AC adapter

3 LCD/Info/Help button 12 Share button

4 Delete button 13 Battery compartment

5 Zoom lever (wide angle) 14 Menu button

6 Zoom lever (telephoto) 15 Review button

7 Strap post 16 Tripod socket

8 Joystick ( , press for OK) 17 Dock connector

9 Optional SD or MMC card

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1 Doing more with your camera

Using optical zoom

Use optical zoom to get up to 5X closer to your subject. Optical zoom is effective whenthe lens is no closer to the subject than:

1 Use the LCD to frame your subject.

2 Press the Zoom lever T (Telephoto) to zoom in. Press W (Wide Angle) to zoom out.

3 Take the picture or video.

2 ft (60 cm) @ Wide 4 in. (10 cm) @ Close-up, Wide

3.3 ft (100 cm) @ Telephoto 2.3 ft (70 cm) @ Close-up, Telephoto

Zoom indicator

Digital zoomOptical zoom

range range


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Doing more with your camera


Using digital zoom

Use digital zoom in any Still mode to get up to 25X magnification.

1 Press the Zoom lever (T) to the optical zoom limit (5X). Release the lever, then pressit again.

2 Take the picture.

NOTE: You cannot use digital zoom for video recording. You may notice decreased image quality when usingdigital zoom. The blue slider on the zoom indicator pauses and turns red when the picture qualityreaches the limit for an acceptable 4 x 6-in. (10 x 15 cm) print.

Using camera HelpUse camera Help to familiarize yourself with the camera and its features. Help isavailable while you are viewing a menu.

NOTE: Help screen may be unavailable in some menu selections.

Press to view camera Help.

(Press again to exit.)


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Using the self-timer

To cancel the Self-timer before the picture is taken, press the Self-timer button. (TheSelf-timer setting remains active.)

Use the same procedure to take a video, but: Turn the Mode dial to Video .

Press the Shutter button completely down.

NOTE: The video stops when no storage space remains. Only the 2- and 10-second options are available invideo mode.

In any Still mode, except for Panorama, press

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Place the camera on a tripod or flat surface.

Compose the scene.

Press the Shutter buttonhalfway, then completely down.

Once for a 10-second delay (so you have time to get into the scene)Again for a 2-second delay (for a steady, auto-shutter release on a tripod) Again for 2 pictures (after a 10- and 18-second delay)

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Changing the flash settings

NOTE: Flash settings are not available in all Capture or SCN modes. When you change to Auto or Red-eye insome of these modes, it becomes the default until you change it.

Flash mode Description

Auto Flash The flash fires when the lighting conditions require it.

Fill The flash fires every time you take a picture, regardless of the lightingconditions. Use when the subject is in shadow or is backlit (whenlight is behind the subject). In low light, hold the camera steady or usea tripod.

Red Eye The camera automatically detects and removes red eye from thepicture.

Off The flash never fires.

Flash-to-subject distances

Wide angle 213.5 ft (0.64.1 m) @ ISO 200

Telephoto 28.5 ft (0.62.6 m) @ ISO 200

Press the flash button repeatedly to changethe flash modes.

The flash mode appears in the LCD screen.


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Picture-taking modes

Use this mode For

SmartScene

Camera automatically analyzes and selects the best Scene mode availablefrom Smart Scene. If the camera cannot determine the best Scene mode,it will take the picture in standard Auto.

Scene Manually selecting a specific Scene mode for picture-taking under special

conditions. (See Scene modes, page 16.)Video Capturing video with sound.

Favorites Viewing your favorites.

Choose the mode that best suitsyour subjects and surroundings.

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Program

Controlling exposure compensation (how much light enters the camera)and ISO speed. The camera automatically sets the shutter speed andaperture (f-stop) based on the scene lighting. Program mode offers the

ease of auto shooting with full access to all menu options. Use the joystickto select settings. Press the Menu button to change other settings.

AperturePriority

Controlling the aperture, exposure compensation, and ISO speed.Aperture priority mode is primarily used to control depth of field (therange of sharpness).

NOTE: The aperture setting may be affected when using optical zoom.Use the Joystick to select and adjust settings. Press the Menu button tochange other settings.

ShutterPriority

Controlling the shutter speed, exposure compensation, and ISO speed.The camera automatically sets the aperture for proper exposure. Shutterpriority mode is primarily used to prevent blur when your subject ismoving. To prevent camera shake, use a tripod for slow shutter speeds.Use the Joystick to select and adjust settings. Press the Menu button to

change other settings.

Manual

Enjoying the highest level of creative control. You set the aperture, shutterspeed, and ISO speed. Exposure compensation acts as an exposure meter,recommending the proper combination of aperture and shutter speed toproduce an acceptable exposure. Use the Joystick to select settings. Pressthe Menu button to change other settings. To prevent camera shake, usea tripod for slow shutter speeds.

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Scene modes

1 Turn the Mode dial to Scene .

2 Press to display Scene mode descriptions.

NOTE: If the mode descriptions turn off, press the OK button.

3 Press the OK button to choose a Scene mode.

Custom The "user-created mode. For applying P, A, S, M plus any Customsettings (exposure compensation and ISO speed) which are savedindependent of other camera settings. Use the Joystick to select settings.

Press the Menu button to choose a capture mode. Press the Menu buttonto change other settings.

Use thisSCN mode

For

Portrait* Full-frame portraits of people.

PanoramaLeft-Right

See Taking panoramic pictures, page 19.

PanoramaRight-Left

See Taking panoramic pictures, page 19.

Sport Subjects that are in motion.

Landscape Far-away scenes. The camera uses infinity auto-focus. Auto-focus framing marksare not available in Landscape.

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Close-up Close range. Use available light instead of flash if possible. The cameraautomatically sets the focus distance depending on the zoom position.

NightPortrait*

Reduces red eye of people in night scenes or low-light conditions. Place thecamera on a flat, steady surface or use a tripod.

NightLandscape

Distant scenery at night. Flash does not fire. Place the camera on a flat, steadysurface or use a tripod.

Snow Bright snow scenes.

Beach Bright beach scenes.

Text B & W text documents. (Use Close-up mode for color text.)

Fireworks Flash does not fire. Place the camera on a flat, steady surface or use a tripod.

Flower Close-ups of flowers or other small subjects in bright light.

Manner/Museum

Quiet occasions, like a wedding or lecture. Flash and sound are disabled.

Self-Portrait

Close-ups 2.5 ft (64 cm) away from yourself. Assures proper focus and minimizesred eye. Place the camera on a flat, steady surface or use a tripod.

Party People indoors. Minimizes red eye.

Children Action pictures of children in bright light.

Backlight* Subjects that are in shadow or backlit (when light is behind the subject).

PanningShot

Shooting a fast-moving subject. The background gives the sense of movement,while the subject appears still. Shutter speed > 1/180 sec.

Use thisSCN mode

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* This camera features Face Detection for Portrait, Night Portrait, and Backlightsettings. It automatically selects the proper exposure for the face when takingpictures indoors or outdoors, in bright or low-light conditions, or at night.

CandleLight

Captures the ambiance of the candle light.

Sunset Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets.

Use thisSCN mode

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Taking panoramic picturesUse 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. (Picturesize is set to 3.1 MP for each picture. Exposure and white balance are set wi th the first picture. Theflash is set to Off.)

1 Turn the Mode dial to .

2 Press to highlight Panorama Left-Right or Panorama Right-Left (depending onthe direction you want to pan), then press the OK button.

3 Take the first picture.

After a quickview, the LCD displays the liveview and an overlay from the first picture.

4 Compose the second picture. Make the overlay from the first picture cover the sameportion in the new picture. (You may press the Delete button to re-take a picture.)

5 If you are taking only 2 pictures, press the OK button to stitch them together.

After you take 3 pictures, the pictures are automatically stitched together.

1 2 3

Take 2 or 3 pictures.

Get 1 panoramic picture


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Understanding picture-taking icons

Picture size Pictures/time remainingStorage location

Date stampSelf-timer

Flash

Album name

Low battery(flashing=exhausted)

Smart Scene mode

Smart Scene mode

Framing marks

PASM/C mode

Picture size Pictures/time remaining

Storage location

AF control

Exposure meteringWhite balance

Camera mode

Exposure compensation

Zoom indicator

Date stampSelf-timer Flash

Histogram

ISO

Focal length

Shutter speed

Aperture

Focus zone

Manual-focus slider

Album name

Framing gridLow battery(flashing=exhausted)

Framing marks

Manual mode (PASM/C)


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Using the histogram to view picture brightnessUse the histogram to evaluate the distribution of light in PASM/C before or after youtake a picture. If the peak is to the right of the graph, the subject is bright; if the peak isto the left, the subject is dark. Optimal exposure is achieved when the peak is in the

middle of the histogram.

To turn on the histogram in PASM/C or Review, press

until the histogram appears.

NOTE: If a scene is dark or light, you can adjust the exposurecompensation before taking the picture.


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2 Working with pictures/videos

Magnifying a picture during review

Viewing thumbnails (multi-up)

magnify 2X8X.Tview other parts of the picture.

return to 1X.OK

view thumbnails.

view single picture.

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Working with pictures/videos


Deleting pictures/videos

Using the undo delete feature

If you accidentally delete a picture, you can Undo Delete to retrieve it. This feature isonly available immediately after you delete a picture.

Protecting pictures/videos from deletion

The picture or video is protected and cannot be deleted. The Protect icon appears withthe protected picture or video.

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for previous/next.

Press Review.

Follow the screen prompts.

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Press to highlight Protect,

Press Review.

for previous/next.

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Using Kodak Perfect Touch technologyKodak Perfect Touch technology helps ensure better, brighter pictures.

1 Press the Review button, then for previous/next picture.

2 Press the Menu button, choose Perfect Touch tech., then press the OK button.The enhancement is previewed in a split screen. Press to view other parts of the

picture.

3 Follow the screen prompts to apply or discard the enhancement, and to save as anew picture or replace the original.

The picture is enhanced. An enhanced picture cannot be enhanced again on the camera.Kodak Perfect Touch technology can only be used with pictures, not video.

Cropping picturesYou can crop a picture so that only the desired portion of the picture remains.

1 Press the Review button, then to find a pictureto crop.

2 Press the Menu button, choose Crop, then press theOK button.

3 Press Telephoto (T) to zoom in, or to move the crop box. Press OK.

4 Follow the screen prompts.(Press the Menu button to exit the menu.)

The original picture is saved. Cropped pictures cannot be cropped again on the camera.

Picture Cropped picture


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Selecting multiple pictures/videosUse the multi-select feature when you have two or more pictures/videos to print,transfer, delete, etc. (Multi-select is used most effectively in Viewing thumbnails(multi-up), page 22.)

1 Press the Review button, then to find apicture/video.

2 Press the OK button to select pictures/videos.

A check mark appears on the picture. You can now print,transfer, delete, etc. the selected pictures. You can pressOK a second time to remove a check mark.

Selected

view single picture.


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3 Solving camera problemsFor step-by-step product support, visit www.kodak.com/go/c875support and selectInteractive Troubleshooting & Repairs.

Status Solution

Camera does notturn on

Remove battery and verify that its the correct type, then reinsert it.

Insert a new or charged battery.

Connect the camera to a Kodak 3-volt AC adapter (sold separately),then try again.

Camera does not turnoff and the lens doesnot retract

Camera buttons andcontrols do notfunction

Lens does not extendwhen camera turns onor does not retract

Confirm that the battery in camera is charged.

Turn camera off, then on again. (Lens does not extend in Favoritesmode.)


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4 AppendixImportant safety instructions

CAUTION:Do not disassemble this product; there are no user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing toqualified service personnel. Do not expose this product to liquid, moisture, or extremetemperatures. Kodak AC adapters and battery chargers are intended for indoor use only. The useof controls, adjustments, or procedures other than those specified herein may result in exposureto shock and/or electrical or mechanical hazards. If the LCD breaks, do not touch the glass orliquid. Contact Kodak customer support.

The use of an accessory attachment that is not recommended by Kodak, such as an AC adapter, may causefire, electric shock, or injury.

Use only a USB-certified computer. Contact your computer manufacturer if you have questions.

If using this product in an airplane, observe all instructions of the airline.

When removing the battery, allow it to cool; it may be hot.

Read and follow all warnings and instructions supplied by the battery manufacturer.

Use only batteries approved for this product to avoid risk of explosion.

Keep batteries out of the reach of children.

Do not allow batteries to touch metal objects, including coins. Otherwise, a battery may short circuit,discharge energy, become hot, or leak.

Do not disassemble, install backward, or expose batteries to liquid, moisture, fire, or extreme temperature.

Remove the battery when the product is stored for an extended period of time. In the unlikely event thatbattery fluid leaks inside the product, contact Kodak customer support.

In the unlikely event that battery fluid leaks onto your skin, wash immediately with water and contact yourlocal health provider. For additional health-related information, contact your local Kodak customer support.

Dispose of batteries according to local and national regulations.


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Appendix


Do not charge non-rechargeable batteries.

For more information on batteries, see www.kodak.com/go/batterytypes

Upgrading your software and firmware

Download the latest versions of the software included on the Kodak EasyShare software CD and the camerafirmware (the software that runs on the camera). See www.kodak.com/go/c875downloads.

Additional care and maintenance

If the camera has been subjected to inclement weather or you suspect water has gotten inside the camera,turn off the camera and remove the batteries and card. Allow components to air-dry for at least 24 hoursbefore using the camera again.

Blow gently on the lens or LCD to remove dust and dirt. Wipe gently with a soft, lint-free cloth or anuntreated lens-cleaning tissue. Do not use cleaning solutions unless designed specifically for camera lenses.Do not allow chemicals, such as suntan lotion, to contact painted surfaces.

Service agreements are available in some countries. Contact a dealer of Kodak products for moreinformation.

For digital camera disposal or recycling information, contact your local authorities. In the US, visit theElectronics Industry Alliance Web site at www.eiae.org or visit www.kodak.com/go/c875support.

Warranty

Kodak warrants Kodak EasyShare digital cameras and accessories (excluding batteries) to be free frommalfunctions and defects in both materials and workmanship for one year from the date of purchase.

Retain the original dated sales receipt. Proof of the date of purchase will be required with any request forwarranty repair.

This limited warranty will be honored only within the geographical location that Kodak digital cameras andaccessories were purchased.

Kodak will REPAIR or REPLACE Kodak EasyShare digital cameras and accessories if they fail to function properlyduring the warranty period, subject to any conditions and/or limitations stated herein. Such repair service willinclude all labor as well as any necessary adjustments and/or replacement parts. Such repair or replacement isthe sole remedy under this warranty.


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Appendix


Outside the United States and Canada

In countries other than the United States and Canada, the terms and conditions of this warranty may bedifferent. Unless specific Kodak warranty is communicated to the purchaser in writing by a Kodak company, nowarranty or liability exists beyond any minimum requirements imposed by law, even though defect, damage, orloss may be by negligence or other act.

FCC compliance and advisory

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant toPart 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmfulinterference in a residential installation.

This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed or used inaccordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there isno guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.

If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined byturning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of thefollowing measures: 1) reorient or relocate the receiving antenna; 2) increase the separation between theequipment and the receiver; 3) connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which thereceiver 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

users authority to operate the equipment. Where shielded interface cables have been provided with theproduct or specified additional components or accessories elsewhere defined to be used with the installation ofthe product, they must be used in order to ensure compliance with FCC regulation.

Canadian DOC statement

DOC Class B ComplianceThis Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Observation des normes-Classe BCet appareil numrique de la classe B est conforme la normeNMB-003 du Canada.

Kodak EasyShare C875 zoom digital camera


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Appendix


Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment labeling

VCCI Class B ITE

English translation: This is a Class B product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council forInterference from Information Technology Equipment (VCCI). If this is used near a radio or television receiver ina domestic environment, it may cause radio interference. Install and use the equipment according to theinstruction manual.

Korean Class B ITE

MPEG-4

Use of this product in any manner that complies with the MPEG-4 visual standard is prohibited, except for useby a consumer engaging in personal and non-commercial activities.

Eastman Kodak Company

Rochester, New York 14650

Eastman Kodak Company, 2006

Kodak, EasyShare, and Perfect Touch are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company.

Panorama Stitching Technology developed by ArcSoft, Inc. 2004-2005, ArcSoft, Inc. All rights reserved.

4J4887_en

In the European Union, do not discard this product as unsorted municipal waste. Contactyour local authorities or go to www.kodak.com/go/recycle for recycling program information.


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