KODAK EASYSHARE Camera / C1550 Extended user guide www.kodak.com For help with your camera: www.kodak.
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Product features Front view Zoom Shutter button Flash button Mode button Power button Microphone Flash Speaker Lens Self-timer/Video light www.kodak.
Product features Back view Delete button Menu button Info button Strap post LCD USB port OK, Share button Review button Tripod socket SD/SDHC Card slot Battery compartment SD/SDHC Card (Optional accessory) ii www.kodak.
Table of contents 1 1 Setting up your camera .........................................................................1 Attaching the wrist strap ............................................................................... 1 Loading the batteries .................................................................................... 1 Turning on the camera .................................................................................. 2 Setting the language and date/time................................
Table of contents Displaying pictures/videos on a television..................................................... 24 Using the menu button in review................................................................. 25 Cropping pictures........................................................................................ 25 Rotating pictures......................................................................................... 26 Using KODAK PERFECT TOUCH Technology.......................................
1 Setting up your camera Attaching the wrist strap Loading the batteries All batteries lose power over time–even if they’re not being used. Purchase extra batteries for your event www.kodak.com/go/accessories Watch the battery level See page 6 www.kodak.
Setting up your camera Turning on the camera Press the Power button. Setting the language and date/time Language: to change. OK to accept. Date/Time: At the prompt, press OK. to change current field. for previous/next field. OK to accept. NOTE: To change language in the future, use the Setup Menu (see page 33). 2 www.kodak.
Setting up your camera Storing pictures on an optional SD or SDHC Card Your camera has internal memory. We strongly 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. SD/SDHC Card (Optional accessory) 1 Turn off the camera. 2 Insert the card until it clicks. 3 Turn on the camera.
2 Taking pictures/videos Taking pictures To get clear, focused pictures: 1 The camera turns on in Smart Capture mode. (If it’s in a different mode, press the Mode button, then until the LCD displays Smart Capture mode , then press OK.) 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 completely down. Using the framing marks Framing marks 4 Framing marks indicate the camera focus area.
Taking pictures/videos Taking a video 1 Press the Mode button, then until the LCD , then press OK. displays 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 19. Reviewing the picture/video just taken After you take a picture/video, the LCD briefly displays the picture or the first frame of a video. (To take new pictures/videos sooner, press the Shutter button halfway.
Taking pictures/videos Understanding the picture-taking icons Focus mode Self timer Exposure compensation Flash mode Pictures/time remaining Capture mode Zoom indicator Battery level Watch the battery level Don’t miss out on great pictures and videos—watch the battery level. Full Three quarters Half Critical AC Power Purchase extra batteries 6 www.kodak.com/go/accessories www.kodak.
Taking pictures/videos Using the optical zoom 1 Use the LCD to frame your subject. 2 To zoom in, turn the lever right toward T (Telephoto). To zoom out, turn the lever left toward W (Wide Angle). 3 Take the picture or video. NOTE: For focus distances, see Specifications starting on page 43. Using digital zoom Use digital zoom to get up to 5X magnification beyond optical zoom (Digital zoom is not available in Smart Capture mode).
Taking pictures/videos Using the flash Press the Flash button repeatedly until the LCD displays the desired flash mode. Flash button 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 when the subject is in shadow or is “backlit” (when the light is behind the subject). NOTE: (Not available in Smart Capture mode.
Taking pictures/videos Using different modes Press the Mode button, then until the LCD displays the mode that best suits your subjects and surroundings, then press OK. Mode button Use this mode For General picture taking—it offers excellent image quality and ease of use. ■ Faces get focus and exposure priority. Smart Capture ■ The scene is analyzed for other content and for lighting.
Taking pictures/videos Using Scene (SCN) modes Choose a Scene mode—for great pictures in practically any situation. 1 Press the Mode button, then 2 Press until the LCD displays SCN, then press OK. to choose a mode and read its description. 3 Press OK to enter that Scene mode. The camera is now in the scene mode that you chose. SCN mode For Portrait Full-frame portraits of people. Sport Action pictures. Landscape Distant scenes. Close-up Close range.
Taking pictures/videos Using shortcuts Your camera has a clean, uncluttered interface. For quick access to the most popular capture and review functions: 1 Press the Info button. The shortcuts appear. To hide the shortcuts again, press . 2 Press to access functions like Exposure Compensation, Self-timer, and Auto focus in Capture mode. In Review mode, access People Tags and Keyword Tags. (You’ll see different functions in different modes.) 3 Press to choose a setting.
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. For best results, place the camera on a tripod or steady surface. Use the mirror on the camera front to help compose portraits. You can turn on the self-timer using a shortcut (see page 11) or these steps: 1 Press the Menu 2 Press button. Press to choose Self-timer, then press OK.
Taking pictures/videos Taking panoramic pictures Use panorama to “stitch” up to 3 pictures into a panoramic scene. NOTE: Only the panoramic picture is saved; individual pictures are not. (Exposure and white balance are set with the first picture. The flash is set to Off.) 1 Press the Mode button, then until the LCD displays SCN, then press OK. 2 Press to choose Panorama Left-Right or Panorama Right-Left (depending on the direction you want to pan), then press OK. 3 Take the first picture.
3 Sharing and tagging pictures Sharing pictures/videos through social networks It’s never been easier to share pictures on your favorite social networking sites. IMPORTANT: To use the sharing and social networking features, you must install the KODAK Share Button App. (See page 35.) 1 Press the Share button, then to find a picture. If it’s your first time, a Help screen appears. 2 Press to choose a social networking site, then press OK. A check mark appears. Repeat this step to choose more sites.
Sharing and tagging pictures Choose which social networking sites to display on your camera You can show/hide social networking sites on your camera so that only your favorite sites appear. 1 Press the Menu button. 2 Press to choose the Setup tab, then then press OK. to choose Share Button Settings, 3 Press to choose a social networking site, then press to choose Show or Hide. Repeat this step until you have chosen Show/Hide for each social network. 4 When finished, press to choose Done, then press OK.
Sharing and tagging pictures Tagging pictures Tag pictures to make them easy to find, later. You can tag pictures in 2 ways: ■ People, and then find all pictures of “Mary.” ■ Keywords, and then find all pictures from “Dad’s 60th Birthday.” Tip: You can pre-choose a tag so that new pictures are assigned that tag (see page 32). Tagging people When you tag faces, your camera “learns” to recognize people by name. Then it matches names and faces in pictures you’ve taken and those you take in the future.
Sharing and tagging pictures Tip: Are faces not always detected? If a face is turned sideways, is too distant, or if the contrast between face and background is insufficient, then the camera might not detect the face. Need to update a name? If you meet a new friend—James—but you already have pictures tagged with your old friend, James, you can: ■ Tag the new James with “James Smith” and/or ■ Update the old James to “James Monroe” Here’s how: 1 Press the Review 2 Press the Menu button. button.
Sharing and tagging pictures Tagging with keywords 1 Press the Review button, then to find a picture to tag. 2 Press the Menu button. Press to choose Keyword Tag, then press OK. You can also access Keyword Tag using a shortcut (see page 11). 3 Press to choose an existing keyword, or New Keyword (see Using the keyboard, page 17) to add a new one, then press OK. 4 Press to add keywords to other pictures. When finished, press choose Done, then press OK.
4 Reviewing and editing Reviewing pictures/videos 1 Press the Review 2 Press Review button. for previous/next picture/video. ■ To exit, press the Review button or press the Shutter button halfway down. ■ To view pictures/videos as thumbnails, press the Wide Angle (W) button. (For more information, see page 21.) ■ For tips on finding your pictures/videos, see page 22. Playing a video Press OK to play a video. Press OK to pause/resume. During playback: ■ Press to adjust the volume.
Reviewing and editing Deleting pictures/videos 1 Press the Review 2 Press button. 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 Protecting pictures/videos from deletion.) Using the undo delete picture feature If you accidentally delete a picture, you may be able to use Undo Delete to retrieve it. This feature is only available immediately after you delete a picture.
Reviewing and editing Viewing pictures/videos in different ways Magnifying a picture 1 Turn the lever toward T (Telephoto) to magnify 2X–8X. 2 Press ■ to view other parts of a picture. Press OK to return to 1X. Viewing pictures/videos as thumbnails (multi-up) 1 Press the Review button. The camera shows the last picture/video that was taken. 2 Press the Wide Angle (W) button to view pictures/videos as thumbnails. (Press it again to see more, smaller thumbnails.
Reviewing and editing A smarter way to find and enjoy your pictures Tag pictures—by people or keywords—to make them easy to find, later. For example, the camera can find all pictures that contain “Mary” or “Dad’s 60th Birthday.” (See Tagging people, page 16 or Tagging with keywords, page 18.) You can also find pictures by date taken or if it’s marked as a favorite. 1 Press the Review button. 2 Press the Wide Angle (W) button to view pictures by thumbnail (or choose View Thumbnails shortcut).
Reviewing and editing Understanding the review icons Video duration Print/number of prints Protected Email Picture/Video number Select picture/video Shortcuts* Edit tags View thumbnails Play video Upload Battery level Favorite Keyword or People Tag * For more about shortcuts, see page 11. www.kodak.
Reviewing and editing 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). Purchase accessories www.kodak.com/go/accessories NOTE: Ensure that the camera Video Out setting (NTSC or PAL) is correct (see page 33). Image quality on a television screen may not be as good as on a computer monitor or when printed.
Reviewing and editing Using the menu button in review 1 Press the Review 2 Press button. to choose a tab: ■ Review ■ Edit ■ Setup 3 Press button, then the Menu to choose a setting, then press OK. 4 Choose an option, then press OK. Cropping pictures You can crop a picture so that only the desired portion of the picture remains. 1 Press the Review picture to crop. Picture Cropped picture button, then to find a 2 Press the Menu button, then to choose the Edit tab. Choose Crop, then press OK.
Reviewing and editing Rotating pictures You can rotate a picture to portrait or landscape orientation. 1 Press the Review 2 Press the Menu 3 Press button, then button. Press to find the previous/next picture. to highlight the Edit tab. to highlight Rotate Picture, then press OK. 4 Press to highlight an option: ■ Rotate Right—rotates the picture 90 degrees clockwise. ■ Rotate Left—rotates the picture 90 degrees counterclockwise. 5 Press OK.
Reviewing and editing Editing videos Trimming a video You can remove the start or end from a video, saving only the desired portion. 1 Press the Review video. Video ■ Trimmed video button, then to find a 2 Press the Menu button, then to choose the Edit tab. Choose Trim, then press OK. 3 Press to choose the Play icon, then press OK. When the desired first frame is displayed, press OK to pause the video. Press to choose the Trim icon, then press OK. Repeat this step to choose the last frame.
Reviewing and editing Making a video action print From a video, you can make a 9-up picture, suitable for a 4 x 6-inch (10 x 15 cm) print. 1 Press the Review button, then video. 2 Press the Menu Edit tab. to choose the 3 Choose Video Action Print, then press OK. A 9-up picture is created. To return to picture-taking mode, press the Shutter button halfway down.
5 Doing more with your camera Using the menu button to change settings You can change settings to get the best results from your camera. NOTE: Some modes offer limited settings. Some settings remain until you change them; others, until you change modes or turn off the camera. 1 Press the Menu 2 Press button. to choose a tab: ■ Capture/Video for the most common picture- and video-taking settings ■ Setup for other camera settings 3 Press to choose a setting, then press OK.
Doing more with your camera Settings More information Exposure Compensation See Specifications, starting on page 43. Make a picture lighter or darker. (Available in Program and Panorama modes.) To access this feature with a shortcut, see page 11. ISO Speed Control the sensitivity of the camera to light. Auto—For general picture taking. ISO 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1000 See Specifications, starting on page 43. Long Time Exposure Choose how long the shutter stays open (normally in low-light conditions).
Doing more with your camera Settings More information White Balance Choose your lighting condition. (Available only in Program and Panorama modes.) Auto—Automatically corrects white balance. Ideal for general picture taking. Daylight—For pictures in natural lighting. Tungsten—Corrects the orange cast of incandescent light bulbs. Ideal for indoor pictures under tungsten or halogen lighting without flash. Fluorescent—Corrects the green cast of fluorescent lighting.
Doing more with your camera Settings More information New Keyword Preset Keyword Tag Delete Keyword Create keyword names and assign them to the pictures/videos you take next. See page 16. Sharpness Control picture sharpness or softness. See Specifications, starting on page 43. Video settings (available when the camera is in a Video mode) Press Menu, , , More information and OK to access settings AF Control (Video) Continuous AF—Camera is always focusing during liveview. Choose an auto-focus setting.
Doing more with your camera Using the Setup menu Use Setup to customize other camera settings. Settings More information Date & Time Set date and time. LCD Brightness Choose LCD brightness during picture/video capture. (During Review, the LCD is set to High Power.) Auto—LCD brightness is automatically adjusted according to environment. High Power—Brighter LCD; uses more battery power. Power Save—Dimmer LCD; uses less power.
Doing more with your camera Settings Reset All Camera Settings More information Reset settings to their default. Computer Connection KODAK Software Choose which application is installed or Other Application (APPLE IPHOTO, etc.) launched when you connect the camera to the computer. IMPORTANT: To use the sharing and social networking features, you must install the KODAK Share Button App (page 35). Format CAUTION: Formatting deletes all pictures/videos, including those that are protected.
6 Transferring, printing pictures Transferring pictures to your computer IMPORTANT: To use the sharing and social networking features, you must install the KODAK Share Button App. Make sure the computer is connected to the Internet. When you connect the camera to the computer, the installer automatically runs. 1 Turn off the camera. 2 Use the KODAK Camera USB Cable, Micro B / 5-Pin to connect the camera to the computer. (Use only the cable included with this camera.) 3 Turn on the camera.
Transferring, printing pictures Printing pictures Direct printing with a KODAK All-in-One Printer IMPORTANT: To print using PICTBRIDGE Technology, you must change the Computer Connection setting (in the Setup menu) to Other Application (see page 34). You need a camera, a PICTBRIDGE enabled Printer, and a USB cable. Connecting the camera to a KODAK All-in-One Printer 1 Turn off the camera and printer. 2 Connect the appropriate USB cable from the camera to the printer.
Transferring, printing pictures 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. Ordering prints online KODAK Gallery (www.kodakgallery.com) makes it easy to: ■ Upload your pictures. ■ Edit, enhance, and add borders to your pictures. ■ Store pictures, and share them with family and friends. ■ Have prints, photo greeting cards, frames, and albums delivered to your door.
7 Troubleshooting Getting help from your camera Your camera offers a built-in Help system. It describes every setting for every menu choice. If you learn nothing else about your camera, learn how to use on-camera Help. Turning on camera Help button, 1 Press the Menu then make a menu choice. 2 Press the Info button. Scroll through a Help topic. 38 www.kodak.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Camera problems Status Solution Camera does not turn on ■ Make sure the batteries are fresh and installed correctly (see page 1). Camera does not turn off Camera buttons and controls do not function LCD is too dark. ■ Adjust the LCD Brightness setting (see page 33). Pictures remaining ■ Continue taking pictures. The camera is operating normally.
Troubleshooting Status Solution You cannot take a picture ■ Turn the camera off, then on again. ■ Depress the Shutter button all the way (see page 4). ■ Insert a new/charged battery (see page 1). ■ Memory is full. Transfer pictures to the computer (see page 35), delete pictures (see page 20), or insert another card. Cannot find the desired picture/video ■ To view pictures on a card or in internal memory, see page 19.
Troubleshooting Picture quality problems Status Solution Picture is not clear ■ To automatically set exposure and focus, press the Shutter button ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Picture is too dark halfway. When the framing marks turn green, press the Shutter button completely down to take the picture. Clean the lens (see page 45). Make sure the camera is not in Macro mode if you are more than 27.6 in. (70 cm) from your subject (see page 31).
Troubleshooting Getting help on the Web Camera Get support for your product (FAQs, troubleshooting www.kodak.com/go/C1550support information, arrange for repairs, etc.) Purchase camera accessories www.kodak.com/go/accessories Download the latest camera firmware and software www.kodak.com/go/C1550downloads Register your camera www.kodak.com/go/register Chat, email, write, or phone Kodak (Chat not available in all languages) www.kodak.com/go/contact Get information on KODAK All-in-One Printers www.
8 Appendix Specifications CCD—1/2.33-type Effective pixels—16 MP (4656 x 3480) LCD—3 in. (7.62 cm) LCD; 230K pixels; 4:3 aspect ratio 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—32 MB internal memory (19 TBD MB available for image storage. 1 MB equals one million bytes.) Taking lens—5X optical zoom; f/3.5–f/5.
Appendix Program mode: Auto 80–320; manual 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1000 Exposure metering—TTL-AE; Face Priority, Multi-Zone, Center-Zone Exposure compensation—+/-2.0 EV with 1/3 EV step White Balance—Auto, Daylight, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Open Shade Electronic Flash—Auto flash; Auto, Fill, Red Eye, Off; Guide No. 6.0 (TBD); working range @ ISO 400 with red-eye reduction off: 0.3–3.6 m (1–11.81 ft) @ wide; 1.0–2.0 m (3.28–6.
Appendix Power—2 KODAK AA Alkaline Batteries, ENERGIZER L91 Lithium Battery, KODAK Rechargeable AA size NiMH Battery Tripod mount—1/4 inch Size—85.5 x 51.5 x 19 mm (3.4 x 2.0 x 0.7 in.) @ power off Weight—130 g (4.6 oz) including card and battery Operating temperature—0–40° C (32–104° F) Care and maintenance ■ If you suspect water has gotten inside the camera, remove the batteries and card. Allow all components to air-dry for at least 24 hours before using the camera.
Appendix Storage capacities The LCD displays the approximate number of pictures (or minutes/seconds of video) remaining. For average SD Card capacities, go to www.kodak.com/go/SDcapacities. Actual storage capacity varies depending on subject composition, card size, and other factors. You may be able to store more or fewer pictures and videos. Important safety instructions CAUTION: Do not disassemble this product; there are no user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
Appendix ■ Remove the batteries when the product is stored for an extended period of time. In the unlikely event that battery 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 your local health provider. For additional health-related information, contact your local Kodak customer support. ■ Go to www.kodak.
Appendix Limited warranty Kodak warrants its digital cameras and accessories (excluding batteries) to be free from 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.
Appendix specified on your Kodak product packaging. The option of repair, replacement, or refund is Kodak's only obligation. Kodak will not be responsible for any special, consequential or incidental damages resulting from the sale, purchase, or use of this product regardless of the cause.
Appendix interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
Appendix CE Hereby, Eastman Kodak Company declares that this KODAK Product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Australian C-Tick N137 VCCI Class B ITE China RoHS www.kodak.
Appendix Russian GOST-R Eastman Kodak Company Rochester, NY 14650 Korean Class B ITE 52 www.kodak.
1 Index A A/V out, 24 about this camera, 34 accessories battery, 47 buying, 42 SD/SDHC Card, 3 add keywords, names, 17 AF control (Still), 31 AF control (video), 32 AF zone, 31 auto enhancement, 26 focus control, 31, 32 focus framing marks, 4 auto focus (AF) zone, 31 B backlight, 10 battery expected life, 47 icons, 6 loading, 1 types, 47 bright, 10 brightness, LCD, 5 burst, 12 button delete, 5 telephoto/zoom, 7 www.kodak.
Index download pictures, 35 E edit videos, 27 emailing pictures, videos, 18 expected battery life, 47 exposure long time, 30, 33 exposure compensation, 30 external video device viewing pictures, videos, 24 F faces, tagging, recognition, 16 FCC compliance, 49 find pictures, 22 fireworks, 10 firmware, upgrading, 45 flash, using, 8 flower, 10 focus framing marks, 4 focus mode, 31 format, 34 framing marks, 4 G guidelines, battery, 47 H help camera help, 38 Web links, 38 high ISO, 10 54 I icons battery, 6 ico
Index M magnify a picture, 21 maintenance, camera, 45 make picture from video, 27 making a video action print, action print, video action print, 28 marking for email, 18 memory inserting card, 3 menu settings, 29 modes, 9 backlight, 10 bright, 10 children, 10 fireworks, 10 flower, 10 high ISO, 10 night landscape, 10 night portrait, 10 scene (SCN), 10 self portrait, 10 modes, capture smart capture, 9 multiple selections, 28 multi-up, 21 optical zoom, 7 N names, tagging, 16 night landscape, 10 night portra
Index R recognizing faces, 16 recycling, disposal, 45 regulatory information, 49 repair, 42 reset camera, 34 reviewing pictures/video as you take them, 5 deleting, 20 LCD, 19 protecting, 20 S safety, 46 scene modes (SCN), 10 SD/SDHC Card inserting, 3 printing from, 37 search pictures, 22 select multiple pictures/videos, 28 self portrait, 10 self-timer, 12 set tag, 32 setting AF zone, 31 auto-focus, 31, 32 camera sounds, 33 color mode, 30 date and time, 2 ISO, 30 language, 33 LCD brightness, 33 long time ex
Index trash can, deleting, 5 trimming a video, 27 troubleshooting, 38 turning camera on and off, 2 typing, 17 digital, 7 optical, 7 U undelete, undo, 20 upgrading software, firmware, 45 URLs, Kodak Web sites, 38 USB transfer pictures, 35 V VCCI compliance, 51 video edit, 27 emailing marked, 18 out, 33 playback, 19 protecting, 20 review icons, 23 transfer to computer, 35 viewing, 19 video out, 33 viewing by multi-up, 21 picture, after taking, 5, 19 W warranty, 48 white balance, 31 Z zoom www.kodak.
