Kodak EasyShare C610 digital camera Extended user guide www.kodak.com For interactive tutorials, www.kodak.com/go/howto For help with your camera, www.kodak.
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Product features Front view 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 Microphone 6 Mode button 2 Shutter button 7 Self-timer/Video light 3 Power button 8 Lens 4 Flash 9 USB/AV Out port 5 Flash button www.kodak.
Product features Back view 1 2 3 4 5 10 1 2 3 4 5 ii LCD Review button Digital zoom button Menu button OK button Info/Display Self-timer 9 8 7 6 7 8 9 10 6 optional Battery compartment Slot for optional SD card Share button Delete button Tripod socket www.kodak.
Table of contents 1 1 Setting up your camera .........................................................................1 Attaching the strap ....................................................................................... 1 Loading the AAA batteries ............................................................................ 1 Turning on the camera .................................................................................. 2 Setting the language, date/time.....................................
Table of contents 4 Doing more with your camera .............................................................18 Changing picture-taking settings ................................................................. 18 Customizing your camera ............................................................................ 20 Using exposure compensation to adjust picture brightness ........................... 22 Using camera Help ......................................................................................
1 Setting up your camera Attaching the strap Loading the AAA batteries To extend battery life, see page 40. www.kodak.
Setting up your camera Turning on the camera Setting the language, date/time Language: to change. to accept. OK 2 1 Date/Time: 1 At the prompt, press OK. 2 for previous/next field. to change. OK to accept. NOTE: To change the date/time and language in the future, use the Menu button (page 20). 2 www.kodak.
Setting up your camera Storing pictures on an SD or SDHC card Your camera has internal memory. You can purchase an SD or SDHC card to conveniently store more pictures and videos. CAUTION: A card can only be inserted one way; forcing it may cause damage. If you insert or remove a card while the camera is on, the card, pictures, or camera may be damaged. 1 Turn off the camera. 2 Insert or remove the optional card. 3 Turn on the camera. Purchase accessories www.kodak.com/go/support optional www.kodak.
2 Taking pictures/videos Taking a picture 1 Press the Power button to turn on the camera in Auto mode. 2 Press the Shutter button completely down. Display You can repeatedly press Display to turn on/off status icons and framing grid. Reviewing the picture just taken After you take a picture or video, the LCD displays a quickview for several seconds. Play/pause a video Delete To review pictures/videos anytime, see page 11. 4 www.kodak.
Taking pictures/videos Using the digital zoom Use digital zoom to get up to 5X closer to your subject. Press Telephoto (T) to zoom in. Press Wide Angle (W) to zoom out. The zoom indicator shows zoom status. NOTE: You may notice decreased image quality when using digital zoom. The slider on the zoom indicator turns red when picture quality reaches the limit for an acceptable 4 x 6-in. (10 x 15 cm) print. DW DT www.kodak.
Taking pictures/videos Using the flash Press the flash button repeatedly to scroll through flash modes. The current flash mode is shown in the LCD status area. Flash modes Flash fires Auto When the lighting conditions require it. Fill 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). In low light, hold the camera steady or use a tripod.
Taking pictures/videos Using different modes Choose the mode that best suits your subjects and surroundings. 1 Press the Mode button. Mode 2 Press button. Use this mode to highlight a mode, then press the OK For Auto General picture taking—it offers excellent image quality and ease of use. Scene Point-and-shoot simplicity when taking pictures in practically any situation. (See page 8.) Capturing video. Video NOTE: Audio is captured, but will not play on the camera.
Taking pictures/videos Using Scene (SCN) modes Choose a Scene mode—for great pictures in practically any situation! 1 Press the Mode button. 2 Press to highlight SCN, then press the OK button. 3 Press to view scene mode descriptions. If the mode description turns off before you finish reading it, press the OK button. 4 Press the OK button to choose a Scene mode. SCN mode For Portrait Full-frame portraits of people. Sport Subjects that are in motion. Landscape Distant scenes.
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. Place the camera on a tripod or flat surface. 1 In any Still mode, press until the desired self-timer icon appears for: 10 seconds—A picture is taken after a 10-second delay (so you have time to get into the scene). 2 seconds—A picture is taken after a 2-second delay (for a steady, shutter release on a tripod).
Taking pictures/videos Understanding the picture-taking icons Picture size Flash mode Self timer Date stamp Pictures/time remaining Image storage location Digital zoom indicator Exposure metering White Balance ISO Battery level Capture mode Exposure compensation 10 www.kodak.
3 Working with pictures/videos Reviewing pictures/videos Press the Review button to view and work with your pictures/videos. 1 Press the Review button. Review 2 Press to view previous/next picture/video. Magnifying pictures 1 While reviewing a picture, press W/T to magnify a picture up to 5X. 2 Press to view other parts of the picture. Press OK to return to 1X. NOTE: If you press while at 1X, the view changes from single-picture to multi-up thumbnails. (See page 12.
Working with pictures/videos Viewing as thumbnails (multi-up) 1 Press the Review button. 2 Press W to change from single-picture view to multi-up thumbnails. 3 Press OK to return to single-picture view. ■ Press the Review button to exit Review. Viewing picture/video information 1 Press the Review button. 2 Repeatedly press info. ■ (Display ) to turn on/off status icons and picture/video Press the Review button to exit Review. Deleting pictures/videos 1 Press the Review button.
Working with pictures/videos Protecting pictures/videos from deletion 1 Press the Review button. 2 Press for previous/next picture/video. 3 Press the Menu button. 4 Press to highlight Protect, then press the OK button. The picture/video is protected and cannot be deleted. The Protect icon with the protected picture/video. ■ Press the Menu button to exit the menu. appears CAUTION: Formatting internal memory or an SD or SDHC card deletes all (including protected) pictures/videos.
Working with pictures/videos Rotating pictures You can change a picture to display in portrait or landscape orientation. 1 Press the Review button, then 2 Press the Menu button. Press for previous/next picture. to highlight Edit Picture, then press OK. 3 Press 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.
Working with pictures/videos Changing the slide show display interval You can set the display interval from 3–60 seconds. 1 On the Slide Show menu, press to highlight Interval, then press OK. 2 Select a display interval. To scroll through the seconds quickly, press and hold . 3 Press OK. The interval setting remains until you change it. Running a continuous slide show loop When you turn on Loop, the slide show is continuously repeated.
Working with pictures/videos Copying pictures/videos You can copy pictures/videos from a card to internal memory or from internal memory to a card. Before you copy, make sure that: ■ A card is inserted in the camera. ■ The camera’s image storage location is set to the location from which you are copying (see page 20). Copy pictures/videos: 1 Press the Review button, then the Menu button. 2 Press to highlight Copy, then press OK. 3 Press to highlight an option. 4 Press OK.
Working with pictures/videos Understanding the review icons Pictures Protected Favorite tag Email tag Print tag/number of prints Picture/Video number Image storage location Review Videos Protected Favorite tag Email tag Video length Picture/Video number Image storage location Review www.kodak.
4 Doing more with your camera Changing picture-taking settings You can change settings to get the best results from your camera. 1 Press the Menu button. 2 Press to highlight a setting, then press OK. 3 Choose an option, then press OK. Press the Menu button to exit the menu. NOTE: To better understand each menu option, use camera Help (see page 22). Some settings remain until you change them; others, until you change modes or turn off the camera. Some modes offer limited settings.
Doing more with your camera Press Menu, , and Options OK to access settings Video Size 640 x 480 Available only in Video mode. 320 x 240 White Balance Choose your lighting condition. Auto—automatically corrects white balance. Ideal for general picture taking. Daylight—for pictures in natural lighting. Tungsten—corrects the orange cast of household 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 Press Menu, , and Options OK to access settings Image Storage Auto—the camera uses the card if one is in the camera. If not, Choose a storage location for the camera uses internal memory. pictures/videos. Internal Memory—the camera uses internal memory, even if a card is installed. Setup Menu Choose additional settings. See Customizing your camera. Customizing your camera Use Setup to customize your camera settings. 1 In any mode, press the Menu button.
Doing more with your camera Press Menu, to highlight Setup, Options then OK to access settings Auto Power Off 10 minutes Choose inactivity time until camera turns off. 5 minutes 3 minutes 1 minute TV Out Choose the regional setting for connecting to a television or other external device. Date & Time Date Stamp Imprint the date on pictures. Language Format CAUTION: Formatting deletes all pictures/videos, including those that are protected. Removing a card during formatting may damage the card.
Doing more with your camera Using exposure compensation to adjust picture brightness Before you take a picture, you can adjust exposure compensation to make pictures darker or lighter. ■ Press to decrease exposure compensation. ■ Press to increase exposure compensation. The exposure compensation level is shown on the LCD; the LCD gets brighter or dimmer. Using camera Help To better understand each menu option, use camera Help. T 1 Highlight a menu choice. 2 Press the Telephoto (T) button.
Doing more with your camera Sharing your pictures Press the Share button to tag your pictures and videos. When they are transferred to your computer, you can share them. Use the Share button: ■ Any time. (The most recent picture/video taken is then displayed.) ■ After pressing the Review button. Tagging pictures for printing 1 Press the Share button. Press 2 Press to locate a picture. to highlight Print, then press OK. 3 Press to select the number of copies (0-99).
Doing more with your camera Tagging pictures/videos for email First—create email addresses To create email addresses, use the Add Address option and the on-camera keyboard; or create them in EasyShare software and copy them to the camera’s internal memory. Second—tag pictures/videos on your camera 1 Press to find a picture/video, the press the Share button. 2 Press to highlight Email, then press OK. 3 Press to highlight an email address, then press OK.
Doing more with your camera Tagging pictures/videos as favorites Tag pictures as favorites 1 Press the Review button. Press to find a picture. 2 Press the Menu button, highlight Favorite, then press OK. The Favorite icon appears in the status area. To remove the tag, press OK again. View favorites on your camera 1 Press the Review button, then the Menu button. 2 Choose Search, then Favorites. www.kodak.
5 Transferring and printing pictures Installing the software CAUTION: Install EasyShare software before connecting the camera to the computer. Failure to do so may cause the software to load incorrectly. 1 Close all software applications that are open on your computer (including anti-virus software). 2 Place the EasyShare software CD into the CD-ROM drive. 3 Load the software: Windows OS—if the install window does not appear, choose Run from the Start menu and type d:\setup.
Transferring and printing pictures Transferring pictures with the USB cable 1 Turn off the camera. 2 Connect the USB cable (U-8). 3 Turn on the camera. Kodak EasyShare software opens on your computer and prompts you through the transfer process. NOTE: Visit www.kodak.com/go/howto for an online tutorial on connecting. www.kodak.
Transferring and printing pictures Printing pictures Direct printing with a PictBridge enabled printer Your camera is compatible with PictBridge technology, so you can print directly to PictBridge enabled printers. You need: ■ Camera with fully charged batteries ■ PictBridge enabled printer ■ USB cable (may be sold separately) Connecting the camera to a PictBridge enabled printer 1 Turn off the camera and printer. 2 Connect the appropriate USB cable from the camera to the printer.
Transferring and printing pictures Disconnecting the camera from a PictBridge enabled printer 1 Turn off the camera and printer. 2 Disconnect the USB cable from the camera and the printer. Using a printer that is not PictBridge enabled For details on printing pictures from your computer, click the Help button in EasyShare software. Ordering prints online Kodak Gallery (www.kodakgallery.com) is one of the many online print services offered in the Kodak EasyShare software.
6 Troubleshooting For step-by-step product support, visit www.kodak.com/go/c610support and select Interactive Troubleshooting & Repairs. Camera problems If... Try one or more of the following Camera does not turn on. ■ Install new batteries (see page 1). Camera does not turn off. ■ Remove the battery, then reinsert or replace it. If the camera still does ■ Charge rechargeable batteries. not function, visit www.kodak.com/go/c610support and select Interactive Troubleshooting & Repairs.
Troubleshooting If... Try one or more of the following Picture is too light. ■ Move so there is at least 2 ft (0.6 m) between the camera and the subject. ■ Decrease Exposure Compensation (see page 22). Picture is not clear. ■ Clean the lens (see page 38). ■ Make sure your camera is not in Close-up mode. ■ Move so there is at least 2 ft (0.6 m) between the camera and the subject. ■ Place the camera on a flat, steady surface or use a tripod. Picture is too dark. ■ Turn on the flash (see page 6).
Troubleshooting Camera/computer communications If... Try one or more of the following The computer does ■ Visit www.kodak.com/go/c610support. not communicate ■ Turn on the camera (see page 2). with the camera. ■ Install new batteries (see page 1) or charge rechargeable batteries. ■ Connect the USB cable to camera and computer port (see page 27). ■ Install the software (see page 26). ■ Disconnect the USB cable. Close all software applications. Re-install the software (see page 26).
Troubleshooting If... Try one or more of the following Unrecognized file format ■ Transfer the picture to the computer (see page 27), or delete it (see page 12). Camera error ■ Turn camera off, then back on. If the message reappears, visit www.kodak.com/go/c610support and select Interactive #XXXX. See user’s Troubleshooting & Repairs. guide. www.kodak.
7 Getting help Helpful links Camera Email, write, or phone customer support www.kodak.com/go/contact Get support for your product (FAQs, www.kodak.com/go/c610support troubleshooting information, arrange for repairs, etc.) Purchase camera accessories (lenses, cards, etc.) www.kodak.com/go/c610accessories Download the latest camera firmware and www.kodak.com/go/c610downloads software See online demonstrations of your camera www.kodak.com/go/howto Software Get information on EasyShare software www.kodak.
Getting help NOTE: If you have questions concerning this product, you may speak with Kodak customer support.
8 Appendix Camera specifications For more specifications, visit www.kodak.com/go/c610support. CCD—1/2.5 in. CCD, 4:3 aspect ratio Effective pixels—6.2 MP ISO speed— Mode ISO Night Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, Snow, Beach 80-200 Auto, Children 80-250 Portrait, Fireworks, Night Landscape 80 Backlight 140-250 Manner/Museum 80-800 Sports, Blur Reduction, High ISO 80-800 Selectable ISO 80, 100, 200, 400, 800 Taking lens—Fixed focus, 38 mm, f/4.
Appendix Internal storage capacity—16 MB internal memory/10 MB available for image storage (1 MB equals one million bytes) Image file format—Still: EXIF 2.21 (JPEG compression); DCF file organization. Video: MOV; CODEC Motion JPEG; G.711 (audio) Picture size— 6.1 MP (4:3): 2848 x 2134 pixels 5.4 MP (3:2): 2848 x 1896 pixels 5.0 MP (4:3): 2592 x 1944 pixels 4.6 MP (16:9): 2848 x 1602 pixels 3.1 MP (4:3): 2048 x 1536 pixels 2.2 MP (3:2): 1800 x 1200 pixels 2.1 MP (16:9): 1920 x 1080 pixels 1.
Appendix Flash modes—Auto, Fill, Red-eye, Off Communication with computer—USB 2.0 Full Speed (PIMA 15740 protocol) via USB cable model U-8 Power—(2) alkaline or Ni-MH AAA batteries PictBridge support—Yes Auto power off—Selectable 1, 3, 5, 10 minutes Microphone—Yes Tripod mount—1/4 inch Operating temperature—32–104°F (0–40°C) Size—82 mm (3.2 in.) x 52 mm (2.0 in.) x 23.5 mm (0.9 in.) @ power off Weight—80 g (2.
Appendix Upgrading your software and firmware Download the latest versions of the software included on the Kodak EasyShare software CD and the camera firmware (the software that runs on the camera). Visit www.kodak.com/go/c610downloads. Storage capacities The LCD displays the approximate number of pictures (or minutes/seconds of video) remaining. For average SD card capacities, visit www.kodak.com/go/SDcapacities.
Appendix ■ 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 that battery fluid leaks inside the product, contact Kodak customer support.
Appendix – Excessive use of the flash ■ Dirt on the battery contacts can affect battery life. Wipe the contacts with a clean, dry cloth before loading batteries in the camera. ■ Battery performance is reduced at temperatures below 41° F (5° C). When using your camera in cold weather, carry spare batteries and keep them warm. Do not discard cold batteries that do not work; when they return to room temperature, they may be usable.
Appendix This warranty does not cover circumstances beyond Kodak’s control. This warranty does not apply when failure is due to shipping damage, accident, alteration, modification, unauthorized service, misuse, abuse, use with incompatible accessories or attachments (such as third party ink or ink tanks), failure to follow Kodak’s operation, maintenance, or repacking instructions, failure to use items supplied by Kodak (such as adapters and cables), or claims made after the duration of this warranty.
Appendix 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. Regulatory compliance FCC compliance and advisory Kodak EasyShare C610 digital camera This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Appendix Canadian DOC statement DOC Class B Compliance—This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Observation des normes-Classe B—Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. FCC and Industry Canada—This device complies with Industry Canada RSS-210 and FCC Rules.
1 Index A A/V out, 15 about picture, video, 12, 16 about this camera, 21 accessories battery, 40 buying, 34 SD card, 3 appendix, 36 auto, 7 flash, 6 B backlight, 8 battery compartment, ii extending life, 40 loading, 1 types, 38 beach, 8 blur reduction, 8 button delete, ii, 4 flash/status, 6 menu, ii on/off, i review, ii, 11 share, ii shutter, i zoom, ii, 5 www.kodak.
Index download pictures, 26 E EasyShare software installing, 26 emailing pictures, videos, 24 exposure compensation, 22 metering, 19 external video device viewing pictures, videos, 15 F favorites tagging, 25 fireworks, 8 firmware, upgrading, 39 flash settings, 6 flower, 8 format, 21 framing grid, 22 G grid, framing, 22 guidelines, battery, 40 H help, 30 camera help, 22 web links, 34 high ISO, 8 I icons, modes, 7 46 image storage, 20 information about pictures, videos, 12, 16 installing batteries, 1 SD car
Index storage capacities, 39 menu button, ii mode button, i modes, 7 backlight, 8 beach, 8 blur reduction, 8 children, 8 fireworks, 8 flower, 8 high ISO, 8 manner/museum, 8 night landscape, 8 night portrait, 8 scene (SCN), 8 snow, 8 sport, 8 modes, capture auto, 7 multi-up, 12 N night landscape, 8 night portrait, 8 O on/off button, i online prints, ordering, 29 P PictBridge enabled printer, 28 pictures copying, 16 cropping, 13 emailing tagged, 24 www.kodak.
Index slide show, 14 reviewing pictures/video deleting, 12 protecting, 13 reviewing videos LCD, 11 slide show, 14 rotating pictures, 14 running slide show, 14 S scene modes (SCN), 8 SD card inserting, 3 printing from, 29 storage capacities, 39 self-timer, 9 self-timer light, i service and support telephone numbers, 35 setting about, 21 camera sounds, 20 color mode, 19 date and time, 2 date stamp, 21 exposure metering, 19 flash, 6 image storage, 20 ISO, 19 LCD brightness, 20 picture-taking mode, 7 self-time
Index care & maintenance, 38 transferring pictures, videos, 26 trash can, deleting, 4 tripod socket, ii troubleshooting, 30 turning camera on and off, 2 TV out, 21 WEEE, 44 white balance, 19 Windows OS-based computers installing software, 26 wrist strap, 1 Z zoom, 5 zoom button, ii U undelete, undo, 12 upgrading software, firmware, 39 URLs, Kodak web sites, 34 USB cable, 27 V video copying, 16 emailing tagged, 24 protecting, 13 review icons, 17 reviewing, 11 size, 19 storage capacities, 39 viewing, 11 vi
