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... battery 1 Charging the battery 2 Turning on the camera 3 Setting the language and date/time 4 Storing pictures on an SD or MMC card 4 2 Taking pictures/videos 5 Taking a picture 5 Using the framing marks to take pictures 6 Taking a video 6 Using the 3X optical zoom 7 Using the self-timer 8 Using the flash 9 Using different modes 10 Using camera Help 13 Understanding the picture-taking icons 13 3 Working with pictures/videos 14 Reviewing pictures/videos 14 Deleting pictures/videos 15 Using the menu button in review 16 Cropping pictures 17 Adding sound tags 17 Using Kodak...
... battery 1 Charging the battery 2 Turning on the camera 3 Setting the language and date/time 4 Storing pictures on an SD or MMC card 4 2 Taking pictures/videos 5 Taking a picture 5 Using the framing marks to take pictures 6 Taking a video 6 Using the 3X optical zoom 7 Using the self-timer 8 Using the flash 9 Using different modes 10 Using camera Help 13 Understanding the picture-taking icons 13 3 Working with pictures/videos 14 Reviewing pictures/videos 14 Deleting pictures/videos 15 Using the menu button in review 16 Cropping pictures 17 Adding sound tags 17 Using Kodak...
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... Using the menu button to change settings 30 Customizing your camera 35 Taking panoramic pictures 38 Using exposure compensation to adjust picture brightness 39 Using the histogram to view picture brightness 39 Using the frami ng grid to compose a picture 39 Sharing your pictures 40 5 Tra nsferring and printing pictures 46 Installing the software 46 Transferring pictures/videos 47 Printing pictures 48 Dock compatibility for your camera 50 6 Troubleshooting 51 7 Getting help 55 8 Appendix 57 Camera specifications 57 Care and maintenance 59 Upgrading your software and firmware...
... Using the menu button to change settings 30 Customizing your camera 35 Taking panoramic pictures 38 Using exposure compensation to adjust picture brightness 39 Using the histogram to view picture brightness 39 Using the frami ng grid to compose a picture 39 Sharing your pictures 40 5 Tra nsferring and printing pictures 46 Installing the software 46 Transferring pictures/videos 47 Printing pictures 48 Dock compatibility for your camera 50 6 Troubleshooting 51 7 Getting help 55 8 Appendix 57 Camera specifications 57 Care and maintenance 59 Upgrading your software and firmware...
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Turning on the camera Press the On/Off button to turn the camera on the camera in Auto mode. Kodak EasyShare photo fram e dock 2 (Ma y be sold separately.) For details, see page 50. www.kodak.com/go/support 3 Fo r d ock compatibility, see the do ck us er's guide. NOTE: You can also press the Auto/SCN, Video, or Favorites button to turn on in that mode. Setting up your camera Charging the battery using other accessories K odak Easy Share camera or pr inter dock; Kodak EasyShare HDTV dock;
Turning on the camera Press the On/Off button to turn the camera on the camera in Auto mode. Kodak EasyShare photo fram e dock 2 (Ma y be sold separately.) For details, see page 50. www.kodak.com/go/support 3 Fo r d ock compatibility, see the do ck us er's guide. NOTE: You can also press the Auto/SCN, Video, or Favorites button to turn on in that mode. Setting up your camera Charging the battery using other accessories K odak Easy Share camera or pr inter dock; Kodak EasyShare HDTV dock;
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Taking pictures/videos Using camera Help To better understand each menu option, use camera Help. Highlight a menu choice, then press the Zoom telephoto (T) button. T Turn on Help Scroll up/dow n OK Turn off Help Understanding the picture-taking icons Self timer L ong time exposure Camera mode Album name White Balance Macro/Landscape Zoom: digital te le ph oto wide H ist ogra m Date stamp Pictures/ time remaining Image storage location Picture size IS O Flash AF zone AF mode Exposure metering Battery level Exposure compensation www.kodak.com/go/support 13
Taking pictures/videos Using camera Help To better understand each menu option, use camera Help. Highlight a menu choice, then press the Zoom telephoto (T) button. T Turn on Help Scroll up/dow n OK Turn off Help Understanding the picture-taking icons Self timer L ong time exposure Camera mode Album name White Balance Macro/Landscape Zoom: digital te le ph oto wide H ist ogra m Date stamp Pictures/ time remaining Image storage location Picture size IS O Flash AF zone AF mode Exposure metering Battery level Exposure compensation www.kodak.com/go/support 13
User Manual
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... get the best results from your camera. Some modesoffer limited settings. 1 Press the Menu button. 2 Press to highlight a tab: ■ Capture for the most common picture-taking settings ■ Capture plus for other picture-taking settings ■ Video for video-taking settings ■ Setup for other camera settings 3 Press to highlight a setting, then press the OK button. 4 Highlight an option, then press the OK button. Choose a self-timer setting. 30 www.kodak.com/go...
... get the best results from your camera. Some modesoffer limited settings. 1 Press the Menu button. 2 Press to highlight a tab: ■ Capture for the most common picture-taking settings ■ Capture plus for other picture-taking settings ■ Video for video-taking settings ■ Setup for other camera settings 3 Press to highlight a setting, then press the OK button. 4 Highlight an option, then press the OK button. Choose a self-timer setting. 30 www.kodak.com/go...
User Manual
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... Menu, Setup, then to highlight to pictures. If not, the camera uses internal mem ory . the camera always uses internal memory, even if a card is in the camera. You can apply different Set Album choices Clear All-selected album settings a re cancelled. Auto (default)-the camera uses the card if one is installed. www.kodak.com/go/support 35 Choose A lbum names. Pre-select album names before you take pictures/videos. Then, all the pictures/videos you take...
... Menu, Setup, then to highlight to pictures. If not, the camera uses internal mem ory . the camera always uses internal memory, even if a card is in the camera. You can apply different Set Album choices Clear All-selected album settings a re cancelled. Auto (default)-the camera uses the card if one is installed. www.kodak.com/go/support 35 Choose A lbum names. Pre-select album names before you take pictures/videos. Then, all the pictures/videos you take...
User Manual
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... pictures/videos so tha t they are d isplayed with the correct s id e up. choose a sound for slide show settings. Sound Volume Off High Medium (default) Low Date & Time Set date and time. external device. Photo Fram e Choose E asyShare photo frame dock 2 slide show ) Language Choose your camera Press Menu, Setup, then to highlight to all fu nct ions . Digital Zoom Turn digital zoom on or off. Doing more with your language. 36 www.kodak.com/go/support...
... pictures/videos so tha t they are d isplayed with the correct s id e up. choose a sound for slide show settings. Sound Volume Off High Medium (default) Low Date & Time Set date and time. external device. Photo Fram e Choose E asyShare photo frame dock 2 slide show ) Language Choose your camera Press Menu, Setup, then to highlight to all fu nct ions . Digital Zoom Turn digital zoom on or off. Doing more with your language. 36 www.kodak.com/go/support...
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.../support 43 Optional settings In Favorites mode, press the Menu button to 0%, then click OK. 5 Close the Sync and Transfer Manager window. Press to highlight your camera, then click Camera Favorites Album Properties. Camera fa vorites wil no longer synchronize with EasyShare software. To delete favorites from synchronizing with the software If you don't want to use the USB cable toconnect your camera to the computer. 4 Drag the Internal Memory...
.../support 43 Optional settings In Favorites mode, press the Menu button to 0%, then click OK. 5 Close the Sync and Transfer Manager window. Press to highlight your camera, then click Camera Favorites Album Properties. Camera fa vorites wil no longer synchronize with EasyShare software. To delete favorites from synchronizing with the software If you don't want to use the USB cable toconnect your camera to the computer. 4 Drag the Internal Memory...
User Manual
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...). Camera buttons and controls do not f unct ion In Review, a blue or black screen is displayed instead of f ■ Make sure the battery is taken, based on picture size a nd content.) pic tu re Flash does not fire ■ Check the flash setting, and change a s needed (see page 9). 6 Troubleshooting Camera problems Status Sol ut ion Camera does not turn on Cam era d oes no t turn of a picture ■ Transfer all modes. or entirely full ■ Delete pictures from...
...). Camera buttons and controls do not f unct ion In Review, a blue or black screen is displayed instead of f ■ Make sure the battery is taken, based on picture size a nd content.) pic tu re Flash does not fire ■ Check the flash setting, and change a s needed (see page 9). 6 Troubleshooting Camera problems Status Sol ut ion Camera does not turn on Cam era d oes no t turn of a picture ■ Transfer all modes. or entirely full ■ Delete pictures from...
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Error message appears ■ Turn the camera off the camera. on LCD ■ Remove the memory card. ■ Turn off , then on a card or in EasyShare software. ■ Adjust the camera Video Out setting to NTSC or PAL (see pa ge 36). ■ Make sure the external device settings are correct. (See the device's user's guide). 52 www.kodak.com/go/support freezes with a clean, dry cloth. ■ Insert a new or charged battery. ■ If the...
Error message appears ■ Turn the camera off the camera. on LCD ■ Remove the memory card. ■ Turn off , then on a card or in EasyShare software. ■ Adjust the camera Video Out setting to NTSC or PAL (see pa ge 36). ■ Make sure the external device settings are correct. (See the device's user's guide). 52 www.kodak.com/go/support freezes with a clean, dry cloth. ■ Insert a new or charged battery. ■ If the...
User Manual
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... the dock.) ■ Make sure EasyShare software is installed (see page 47). (If using an EasyShare dock, check all cable connections. When the framing marks turn green, press the Shutter button completely down to take the picture. When the framing marks turn green, press the Shutter button completely down to take the picture. ■ Clea n the lens (see page 59). ■ Make sure the camera is not in Ma cro mode if you a re...
... the dock.) ■ Make sure EasyShare software is installed (see page 47). (If using an EasyShare dock, check all cable connections. When the framing marks turn green, press the Shutter button completely down to take the picture. When the framing marks turn green, press the Shutter button completely down to take the picture. ■ Clea n the lens (see page 59). ■ Make sure the camera is not in Ma cro mode if you a re...
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... flash range. (See camera specifications starting on page 57.) ■ To automatically set exposure and focus, press the Shutter button halfway. The Direct print menu ■ Press any camera button to take the picture. ■ In Auto and SCN-Custom modes, adjust the Exposure Compensation (see page 48). ■ Make sure the printer and the camera have power. Cam era o r p rinter display a n error m essage ■ Follow the prompts to resolve the issue. 54 www.kodak.com/go/support Troubleshooting...
... flash range. (See camera specifications starting on page 57.) ■ To automatically set exposure and focus, press the Shutter button halfway. The Direct print menu ■ Press any camera button to take the picture. ■ In Auto and SCN-Custom modes, adjust the Exposure Compensation (see page 48). ■ Make sure the printer and the camera have power. Cam era o r p rinter display a n error m essage ■ Follow the prompts to resolve the issue. 54 www.kodak.com/go/support Troubleshooting...
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... o Software Get information on EasyShare software Get help Camera Email, write, or phone Kodak www.kod ak.com /go /co ntac t Get support for your product (FAQs,troubleshooting www.kodak.com/go/v1253support information, arrange for repairs, etc.) Purcha se camera accessories (camera docks, printer www.kodak.com/go/v1253accessories docks, lenses, ca rds, etc.) Downloa d the latest camera firmware and software www.kodak.com/go/v1253downloads See online demonstrations...
... o Software Get information on EasyShare software Get help Camera Email, write, or phone Kodak www.kod ak.com /go /co ntac t Get support for your product (FAQs,troubleshooting www.kodak.com/go/v1253support information, arrange for repairs, etc.) Purcha se camera accessories (camera docks, printer www.kodak.com/go/v1253accessories docks, lenses, ca rds, etc.) Downloa d the latest camera firmware and software www.kodak.com/go/v1253downloads See online demonstrations...
User Manual
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... cables have been provided with the product or specified additional components or accessories elsewhere defined to be used with the installation of the product, they must be determined by the party responsibl e for compliance could void the user's authority to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. Appendix Regulatory compliance FCC compliance and advisory Kodak EasyShare V1253 zoom digital camera...
... cables have been provided with the product or specified additional components or accessories elsewhere defined to be used with the installation of the product, they must be determined by the party responsibl e for compliance could void the user's authority to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. Appendix Regulatory compliance FCC compliance and advisory Kodak EasyShare V1253 zoom digital camera...
User Manual
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... copy pictures card to memory, 27 memory to card, 27 to computer via USB cable, 46 cropping pictures, 17 customer support, 56 customize camera, 35 D date setting, 4 date stamp, 32 DC-in, i de leting during quickview, 5 from internal memory, 15 from SD/MMC card, 15 protecting pictures, videos, 15 digital image stabilization, 11 digital zoom, 7 setting, 36 displaying slide show, 22 disposal, recycling, 59 dock compatibility, 50 connector, ii printer, 48 downloading pictures, 46 E EasyShare software, 46 edit videos, 19 emailing pictures, videos, 40 68 expected battery...
... copy pictures card to memory, 27 memory to card, 27 to computer via USB cable, 46 cropping pictures, 17 customer support, 56 customize camera, 35 D date setting, 4 date stamp, 32 DC-in, i de leting during quickview, 5 from internal memory, 15 from SD/MMC card, 15 protecting pictures, videos, 15 digital image stabilization, 11 digital zoom, 7 setting, 36 displaying slide show, 22 disposal, recycling, 59 dock compatibility, 50 connector, ii printer, 48 downloading pictures, 46 E EasyShare software, 46 edit videos, 19 emailing pictures, videos, 40 68 expected battery...
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...ISO speed, 33 K Kodak EasyShare software installing, 46 upgrading, 60 Kodak Perfect Touch technology, 18 Kodak Web sites, 55 L language, 36 LCD, ii brightness, 35 dimmer, 35 reviewing pictures, 14 reviewing videos, 14 lens, i cleaning lens, 59 loading battery, 1 www.kodak.com/go/support Index SD/MMC card, 4 software, 46 long time exposure, 31 M Mac OS, installing software, 46 macro/landscape button, ii magnify a picture, 14 maintenance, camera, 59 make picture from video, 19 manner/museum, 12 memory inserting card, 4 storage capacities, 60 menu button, ii menu settings, 30 microphone, i modes...
...ISO speed, 33 K Kodak EasyShare software installing, 46 upgrading, 60 Kodak Perfect Touch technology, 18 Kodak Web sites, 55 L language, 36 LCD, ii brightness, 35 dimmer, 35 reviewing pictures, 14 reviewing videos, 14 lens, i cleaning lens, 59 loading battery, 1 www.kodak.com/go/support Index SD/MMC card, 4 software, 46 long time exposure, 31 M Mac OS, installing software, 46 macro/landscape button, ii magnify a picture, 14 maintenance, camera, 59 make picture from video, 19 manner/museum, 12 memory inserting card, 4 storage capacities, 60 menu button, ii menu settings, 30 microphone, i modes...
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... printing tagged, 40 protecting, 15 review icons, 28 reviewing, 14 storage capacity, 60 tagging, 45 taking, modes, 10 transfer via USB cable, 46 pi ctures /video 70 deleting, 15 playing a video, 14 power camera, 3 printer dock, 48 printing from a card, 50 from computer , 50 optimizing printer , 55 order online, 50 PictBridge, 48 tagged pictures, 50 with EasyShare printer dock, 48 protecting pictures, videos, 15 Q quickview, using, 5 R recycling, disposal, 59 regulatory information, 64 repair, 55 review button, ii reviewing pictures/video as you take them, 5 deleting, 15 LCD...
... printing tagged, 40 protecting, 15 review icons, 28 reviewing, 14 storage capacity, 60 tagging, 45 taking, modes, 10 transfer via USB cable, 46 pi ctures /video 70 deleting, 15 playing a video, 14 power camera, 3 printer dock, 48 printing from a card, 50 from computer , 50 optimizing printer , 55 order online, 50 PictBridge, 48 tagged pictures, 50 with EasyShare printer dock, 48 protecting pictures, videos, 15 Q quickview, using, 5 R recycling, disposal, 59 regulatory information, 64 repair, 55 review button, ii reviewing pictures/video as you take them, 5 deleting, 15 LCD...
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... self-timer, 8 light, i service and support telephone numbers, 56 se tting AF zone, 33 auto power off, 36 auto-focus, 16, 32, 34 blur warning, 33 burst, 31 camera sounds, 36 color mode, 31 date and time, 4 date stamp, 32 digital zoom , 36 exposure metering, 33 image storage, 35 ISO , 33 language, 36 LCD brightness, 35 LCD dimmer , 35 long time exposure, 31 orientation sensor, 36 picture size, 31 picture-taking mode, 10 self-timer, 8 sharpness, 33 sound volume, 36 video out , 36 www.kodak.com/go/support video size, 16, 34 white balance...
... self-timer, 8 light, i service and support telephone numbers, 56 se tting AF zone, 33 auto power off, 36 auto-focus, 16, 32, 34 blur warning, 33 burst, 31 camera sounds, 36 color mode, 31 date and time, 4 date stamp, 32 digital zoom , 36 exposure metering, 33 image storage, 35 ISO , 33 language, 36 LCD brightness, 35 LCD dimmer , 35 long time exposure, 31 orientation sensor, 36 picture size, 31 picture-taking mode, 10 self-timer, 8 sharpness, 33 sound volume, 36 video out , 36 www.kodak.com/go/support video size, 16, 34 white balance...
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... USB transferring pictures, 46 USB, A/V out, ii V VCCI compliance, 65 video action print, 20 copying, 27 edit, 19 emailing tagged, 40 light, i mode button, i out, 36 playback, 14 72 protecting, 15 review icons, 28 size, 16, 34 storage capacities, 60 transfer to computer , 46 viewing, 14 video bookmarks, 21 viewing by date, album, 26 by multi-up, 26 picture, after taking, 5, 14 picture/video information, 26 volume, 36 W warranty, 62 white balance, 32 Windows OS, installing software, 46 Z zoom digital, 7 optical, 7 www.kodak...
... USB transferring pictures, 46 USB, A/V out, ii V VCCI compliance, 65 video action print, 20 copying, 27 edit, 19 emailing tagged, 40 light, i mode button, i out, 36 playback, 14 72 protecting, 15 review icons, 28 size, 16, 34 storage capacities, 60 transfer to computer , 46 viewing, 14 video bookmarks, 21 viewing by date, album, 26 by multi-up, 26 picture, after taking, 5, 14 picture/video information, 26 volume, 36 W warranty, 62 white balance, 32 Windows OS, installing software, 46 Z zoom digital, 7 optical, 7 www.kodak...
Setup Guide
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... when using digital zoom. The slider pauses and turns red when the picture quality reaches the limit for video recording.) Press Telephoto (T) until the slider is at the top of the optical zoom range. www.kodak.com/go/v1253support 11 The zoom indicator shows the zoom status. 3 Take the picture or video. Release Telephoto (T), then press it again. D Digital zoom range T Optical zoom range (37-111 mm) W Using digital zoom Use digital zoom in any picture-taking mode...
... when using digital zoom. The slider pauses and turns red when the picture quality reaches the limit for video recording.) Press Telephoto (T) until the slider is at the top of the optical zoom range. www.kodak.com/go/v1253support 11 The zoom indicator shows the zoom status. 3 Take the picture or video. Release Telephoto (T), then press it again. D Digital zoom range T Optical zoom range (37-111 mm) W Using digital zoom Use digital zoom in any picture-taking mode...