urg_01333.book Page 1 Friday, July 29, 2011 7:24 AM ENGLISH Attach strap, load and charge battery KODAK Li-Ion Rechargeable Digital Camera Battery KLIC-7006 See the Extended user guide www.kodak.com/go/MD55manuals www.kodak.
urg_01333.book Page 2 Friday, July 29, 2011 7:24 AM ENGLISH Charging the battery Maximize the number of pictures you can take–fully charge the battery before using. All rechargeable batteries lose power over time, even if they’re not being used. If your package includes this battery charger: Battery Charging light: • Blinking: charging • Steady On: finished charging Yours may differ. 1 Turn off the camera. 2 Connect a KODAK Camera USB Cable, Micro B / 5-Pin and charger. 2 www.kodak.
ENGLISH urg_01333.book Page 3 Friday, July 29, 2011 7:24 AM If your package includes this battery charger: 1 Yours may differ. 2 Battery Charging light: • Flashing green: charging • Steady On green: finished charging Charge via your computer’s USB port: The camera charges when the computer is on and awake. Turn off hibernation, sleep, and standby modes. 1 Turn off the camera. 2 Connect a KODAK Camera USB Cable, Micro B / 5-Pin.
urg_01333.book Page 4 Friday, July 29, 2011 7:24 AM ENGLISH Use an SD/SDHC Card Your camera has internal memory. We recommend purchasing an SD or SDHC Card to conveniently store more pictures/videos. CAUTION: A card can only be inserted one way; forcing it may cause damage. Inserting or removing a card while the camera is on may damage the pictures, the card, or the camera. Optional accessory 1 Turn off the camera. 2 Insert a card until it clicks. 3 Turn on the camera.
urg_01333.book Page 5 Friday, July 29, 2011 7:24 AM ENGLISH Turn on the camera Set the language, date/time, sharing Language: to change. OK to accept. Date/Time: At the prompt, press OK. to change current field. for previous/next field. OK to accept. Sharing Destinations: You can tell the camera which sharing sites to offer when it’s time to share pictures/videos. to highlight a site. OK to check/uncheck the site. See the Extended user guide www.kodak.com/go/MD55manuals See How-To videos www.
urg_01333.book Page 6 Friday, July 29, 2011 7:24 AM ENGLISH Take a picture or video Take a picture When you turn on the camera for the first time, it’s in Smart Capture mode. 1 Compose the picture. 2 Press the Shutter button halfway to focus and set exposure. 3 When the framing marks turn green, press the Shutter button completely down. Take a video 1 Press and release the Record button. 2 To stop recording, press and release it again.
ENGLISH urg_01333.book Page 7 Friday, July 29, 2011 7:24 AM Use the zoom Press Press to zoom in. to zoom out. Understanding the picture-taking icons Settings Self timer/ Burst Zoom slider Most recent picture/ video Battery level Flash mode Number of pictures/video time remaining See the Extended user guide www.kodak.com/go/MD55manuals See How-To videos www.kodak.com/go/MD55demos www.kodak.
urg_01333.book Page 8 Friday, July 29, 2011 7:24 AM ENGLISH Front View Record button (for videos) Shutter button (for pictures) Battery Charging light Power button Self-timer/Video light Lens Flash Microphone See the Extended user guide www.kodak.com/go/MD55manuals See How-To videos www.kodak.com/go/MD55demos 8 www.kodak.
ENGLISH urg_01333.book Page 9 Friday, July 29, 2011 7:24 AM Back View Display button: Show/hide tools Flash button Mode button: Choose a capture mode or effect Delete button Zoom button OK, USB port Strap post LCD Tripod socket SD/SDHC card (optional accessory) Review button: Review, edit, or tag pictures and videos; change settings Share button: Share pictures and videos SD/SDHC Card slot Battery compartment See the Extended user guide www.kodak.com/go/MD55manuals See How-To videos www.kodak.
urg_01333.book Page 10 Friday, July 29, 2011 7:24 AM ENGLISH Your camera, the way you want it Sometimes, you want to see everything available! (Other times, you want everything out of your way.) Press the Display button Clean view and Tools view. to change between Clean view Tools Tools view (Tools vary by camera mode) 10 www.kodak.
ENGLISH urg_01333.book Page 11 Friday, July 29, 2011 7:24 AM Use Tools to choose actions, preferences Tools 1 In Liveview, press to move between Tools and the most recent picture. or Most recent picture 1 In Review, press to move between Tools and Previous/Next. to choose a 2 Press tool, then press OK. Press to change a tool’s setting, then press OK. , Note: If you chose press to choose a setting, then press OK. Some settings can be chosen using . www.kodak.
urg_01333.book Page 12 Friday, July 29, 2011 7:24 AM ENGLISH Review pictures/videos 1 Press the Review button to enter/exit Review. 2 to choose All, Press People, Date, Keywords, or Videos, then press OK. 3 If you chose People, Date, or Keywords, highlight a name, date, or keyword, then press OK.
ENGLISH urg_01333.book Page 13 Friday, July 29, 2011 7:24 AM Other things you can do in Review • Press to see previous/next picture/video. • Press OK to play videos. • Press to show/hide tools. • Press to delete pictures/videos. Tag Magnify Home Back Edit Print Slideshow More tools Picture has been marked for Share Battery level Picture/video number See the Extended user guide www.kodak.com/go/MD55manuals See How-To videos www.kodak.com/go/MD55demos www.kodak.
urg_01333.book Page 14 Friday, July 29, 2011 7:24 AM ENGLISH It’s never been easier to share IMPORTANT: To use the sharing and social networking features, you must install KODAK Software. (See page 15.) 1 Press the Share button to share anytime: In Liveview In Quickview In Review 2 Press and OK to choose social networking sites or email addresses. 3 Press to choose Done, then press OK. When you transfer these pictures/videos to your computer, they are sent to the sharing destinations you chose.
Install software, transfer pictures IMPORTANT: To use the sharing and social networking features, you must install the KODAK Share Button App. 1 Make sure the computer is connected to the Internet. 2 Turn off the camera. 3 Using the KODAK Camera USB Cable, Micro B / 5-Pin, connect the camera to the computer. (Use only the cable included with this camera.) 4 Turn on the camera. The camera works with your computer to download and install the Share Button App on your computer.
urg_01333.book Page 16 Friday, July 29, 2011 7:24 AM ENGLISH Keep learning about your camera Congratulations! You have: • set up your camera • taken pictures • transferred pictures to your computer Keep learning! Finish reading this book, so you can take and share your best pictures! Go to www.kodak.com/go/support for: • the Extended user guide • how-to videos and tutorials • camera firmware updates • answers to your frequently asked questions • product registration See the Extended user guide www.
urg_01333.book Page 17 Friday, July 29, 2011 7:24 AM 1 Do more with your camera Use the flash Flash button Press the Flash button repeatedly until the LCD displays the desired flash mode. Flash modes are not available in all picture-taking modes. Flash modes The flash fires Auto When the lighting conditions require it. Flash On (Fill) Every time you take a picture, regardless of the lighting conditions. Red-eye Reduction A preflash fires, shrinking the eye pupil, before the picture is taken.
urg_01333.book Page 18 Friday, July 29, 2011 7:24 AM Do more with your camera Use the self-timer Use the self-timer when you want to be included in a picture or to ensure a steady Shutter button press. For best results, place the camera on a tripod or steady surface. 1 Press the Display button the LCD. 2 Press and press OK. 3 Press until tools appear at the top of to choose the Self-timer/Burst icon, then to choose a self-timer setting, then press OK.
urg_01333.book Page 19 Friday, July 29, 2011 7:24 AM Do more with your camera Use modes and effects 1 Press the Mode button 2 Press Mode ■ . to choose: ■ Smart Capture: For general picture taking. ■ Film Effects: Apply picture/video effects. ■ Scene Modes: (See table below.) Choose the Scene mode that matches your picture-taking situation–for the best possible pictures.
urg_01333.book Page 20 Friday, July 29, 2011 7:24 AM Do more with your camera Scene mode For Sunset Subjects at dusk. Backlight Subjects in shadow or “backlit.” Candle Light Subjects illuminated by candle light. Children Action pictures of children in bright light. Bright Bright beach or snow scenes. Fireworks Fireworks. For best results, place the camera on a steady surface or tripod. Self-Portrait Close-ups of yourself. Minimizes red-eye.
urg_01333.book Page 21 Friday, July 29, 2011 7:24 AM Do more with your camera Use Program mode for more control 1 Press the Mode button , choose Scene mode, and press OK. Choose Program, then press OK. 2 Press Press to choose a setting, then press OK. to change a setting, then press OK to save it. Self- Exposure timer comp. ISO White Focus Balance Zone More tools Self-timer Include yourself in a picture (page 18). Burst takes a /Burst series of pictures in rapid succession.
urg_01333.book Page 22 Friday, July 29, 2011 7:24 AM 2 Solve camera problems Go to www.kodak.com/go/support for the Extended user guide, firmware updates, and answers to your questions. Status Solution Camera does not ■ Make sure the battery is charged and installed correctly (see page 1). turn on/off or function LCD is too dark. ■ Adjust the LCD Brightness setting in the Settings menu (see page 11). Short battery life ■ Make sure the battery is charged (see page 1).
urg_01333.book Page 23 Friday, July 29, 2011 7:24 AM 3 Appendix 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, adjustments, or procedures other than those specified herein may result in exposure to shock and/or electrical or mechanical hazards. If the LCD breaks, do not touch the glass or liquid.
urg_01333.book Page 24 Friday, July 29, 2011 7:24 AM Appendix malfunctions and defects in both materials and workmanship for the warranty period specified on your KODAK Product packaging. Retain the original dated sales receipt. Proof of purchase date is required with any request for warranty repair. Limited warranty coverage Warranty service is only available from within the country where the products were originally purchased.
urg_01333.book Page 25 Friday, July 29, 2011 7:24 AM Appendix Outside the United States and Canada In countries other than the United States and Canada, the terms and conditions of this warranty may be different. Unless a specific Kodak warranty is communicated to the purchaser in writing by a Kodak company, no warranty or liability exists beyond any minimum requirements imposed by law, even though defect, damage, or loss may be by negligence or other act.
urg_01333.book Page 26 Friday, July 29, 2011 7:24 AM Appendix Korean Class B ITE Korean Li-Ion Regulatory Eastman Kodak Company Rochester, New York 14650 © Kodak, 2011 Kodak and EasyShare are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company. 4H8801_en 26 www.kodak.
