ENGLISH urg_00948.book Page 1 Wednesday, October 8, 2008 12:02 PM Installing the software Before connecting any cables, install the software that was included with your camera. Follow the on-screen instructions. After installing the software, return to this user guide. Loading and charging the battery 1 Turn OFF the camera. 2 Connect a KODAK USB Cable, Model U-8. Battery Charging light: • Blinking: charging • Steady: finished KLIC-7001 battery See the Extended user guide www.kodak.
urg_00948.book Page 2 Wednesday, October 8, 2008 12:02 PM ENGLISH Using other charging accessories First, turn OFF the camera. The charging light blinks during charging and stays steady when the battery is fully charged. KODAK 5V AC Adapter (May be sold separately.) KODAK USB Cable and a USB computer port Ensure that the USB cable is connected to a powered USB port and the computer is turned on (not in sleep mode). 2 See the Extended user guide www.kodak.com/go/m340support Purchase accessories www.
ENGLISH urg_00948.book Page 3 Wednesday, October 8, 2008 12:02 PM Turning on the camera Press the Power button. Setting the language and date/time Language: to change. OK to accept. OK (press) See the Extended user guide www.kodak.com/go/m340support Date/Time: At the prompt, press OK. to change current field. for previous/next field. OK to accept. www.kodak.
urg_00948.book Page 4 Wednesday, October 8, 2008 12:02 PM ENGLISH Taking a picture 1 Turn the Mode dial to Smart Capture. Compose the picture. 2 Press the Shutter button halfway to focus and set exposure. When the framing marks turn green, press the Shutter button completely down. Framing marks To learn more about Smart Capture and other modes, see page 11. See the Extended user guide 4 www.kodak.com/go/m340support www.kodak.
ENGLISH urg_00948.book Page 5 Wednesday, October 8, 2008 12:02 PM Reviewing pictures/videos Press the Review button to enter/exit Review. View previous/next picture/video. OK Play a video. Review See the Extended user guide www.kodak.com/go/m340support www.kodak.
urg_00948.book Page 6 Wednesday, October 8, 2008 12:02 PM ENGLISH Transferring pictures/videos 1 Turn on the camera. 2 Connect a KODAK USB Cable, Model U-8. 6 See the Extended user guide www.kodak.com/go/m340support Purchase accessories www.kodak.com/go/m340accessories www.kodak.
ENGLISH urg_00948.book Page 7 Wednesday, October 8, 2008 12:02 PM Getting help from your camera You want the most from your camera. You want to understand: ■ What it can do for you ■ And how to take the best possible pictures and videos Great news! 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. Because the more you know your camera, the more confident you become.
urg_00948.book Page 8 Wednesday, October 8, 2008 12:02 PM 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! Visit www.kodak.
ENGLISH urg_00948.book Page 9 Wednesday, October 8, 2008 12:02 PM Front View 1 2 3 4 5 9 8 6 7 1 Shutter button 6 Lens/Lens cover 2 Mode dial 7 DC-In (5V) 3 Power button 8 Flash 4 Flash button 9 Microphone 5 Self-timer light www.kodak.
urg_00948.book Page 10 Wednesday, October 8, 2008 12:02 PM ENGLISH Back View 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 11 10 8 9 optional 1 LCD 7 Strap post 2 Ready/Battery Charging light 8 Share button 3 Delete, Menu, Info, Review buttons 9 Battery, SD/SDHC Card compartment 4 Zoom (Telephoto/Wide Angle) button 10 Speaker 5 USB/AV Out 11 Tripod socket 6 10 , OK button www.kodak.
urg_00948.book Page 11 Wednesday, October 8, 2008 12:02 PM 1 Doing more with your camera Turn the Mode dial to the mode that best suits your subjects and surroundings. Mode dial Use this mode For General picture taking—offers excellent image quality and ease of Smart Capture use. You can choose the best picture size and aspect ratio for your needs—just press the Menu button and choose Picture Size. Program Blur Reduction Advanced picture taking—allows access to manual settings.
urg_00948.book Page 12 Wednesday, October 8, 2008 12:02 PM Doing more with your camera Taking a video 1 Turn the Mode dial to 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. Using Scene (SCN) modes Choose a Scene mode—for great pictures in practically any situation. 1 Turn the Mode dial to SCN. to view scene mode descriptions.
urg_00948.book Page 13 Wednesday, October 8, 2008 12:02 PM Doing more with your camera SCN mode For Backlight Subjects that are in shadow or “backlit” (when light is behind the subject). Candle Light Subjects illuminated by candle light. Children Action pictures of children in bright light. Manner/ Museum Quiet occasions, like a wedding or lecture. Flash and sound are disabled. Place the camera on a steady surface or tripod. Text Documents. Place the camera on a steady surface or tripod.
urg_00948.book Page 14 Wednesday, October 8, 2008 12:02 PM Doing more with your camera Using the optical zoom 1 Use the LCD to frame your subject. 2 To zoom in, press Telephoto (T). To zoom out, press Wide Angle (W). 3 Take the picture. Using digital zoom Use digital zoom to get up to 5X magnification beyond optical zoom. (Digital zoom is not available in Smart Capture mode.) Press Telephoto (T) until the slider is at the maximum optical zoom range. Release Telephoto (T), then press it again.
urg_00948.book Page 15 Wednesday, October 8, 2008 12:02 PM Doing more with your camera 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 (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).
urg_00948.book Page 16 Wednesday, October 8, 2008 12:02 PM Doing more with your camera 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. 2 Press to access functions like Exposure Compensation, Self-timer, and Auto focus. (You’ll see different functions in different modes.) 3 Press to choose a setting. To hide the shortcuts again, press .
urg_00948.book Page 17 Wednesday, October 8, 2008 12:02 PM Doing more with your camera Using the menu button to change settings IMPORTANT: Your camera offers a built-in Help system. To get the most from your camera, see page 7. 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.
urg_00948.book Page 18 Wednesday, October 8, 2008 12:02 PM Doing more with your camera Understanding the picture-taking icons Focus mode Self timer Exposure compensation Flash mode Capture mode Pictures/time remaining Zoom slider Tag name Battery level Date stamp 18 www.kodak.
urg_00948.book Page 19 Wednesday, October 8, 2008 12:02 PM 2 Working with pictures/videos 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. Viewing pictures as thumbnails 1 Press the Review button. 2 Press the Wide Angle (W) button to view pictures/videos as thumbnails. (Press it again to see more, smaller thumbnails.) To view all pictures/videos, highlight the All tab.
urg_00948.book Page 20 Wednesday, October 8, 2008 12:02 PM Working with pictures/videos Understanding the review icons Video duration Print tag/number of print Protected Email tag Picture/Video number Select picture Shortcuts* Add text tag View multi-up Play video Upload tag Battery level Favorite tag Date stamp Text tag name * For more about shortcuts, see page 16. 20 www.kodak.
urg_00948.book Page 21 Wednesday, October 8, 2008 12:02 PM 3 Share your stories! A thousand ways to tell a story... and each begins with a picture. How do you tell yours? Prints • 4 x 6 pictures • Enlargements, posters • Collages • Photo books Photo gifts • Cards • Calendars • Mugs • Ties • Shirts www.kodak.com/go/m340support Digitally • EASYSHARE Digital Picture Frame • HDTV devices • Email ...
urg_00948.book Page 22 Wednesday, October 8, 2008 12:02 PM Share your stories! Pictures start here! 1 3 2 Load KODAK EASYSHARE Software. Take pictures. Transfer pictures to your computer. Pictures become stories here! At home KODAK All-in-One Inkjet Printers Online At a local photo retailer KODAK Picture Kiosk www.kodak.com/go/tips 22 www.kodak.
urg_00948.book Page 23 Wednesday, October 8, 2008 12:02 PM 4 Solving camera problems Camera problems Status Solution Camera does not turn on or off ■ Make sure the battery is charged and installed correctly (see page 1). Camera buttons and controls do not function Flash does not fire ■ Check the flash setting, and change as needed (see page 15). NOTE: The flash does not fire in all modes.
urg_00948.book Page 24 Wednesday, October 8, 2008 12:02 PM 5 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_00948.book Page 25 Wednesday, October 8, 2008 12:02 PM Appendix Limited Warranty Kodak warrants Kodak consumer electronic products and accessories (“products”), excluding batteries, to be free from malfunctions 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 for warranty repair.
urg_00948.book Page 26 Wednesday, October 8, 2008 12:02 PM 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_00948.book Page 27 Wednesday, October 8, 2008 12:02 PM Appendix FCC and Industry Canada This device complies with Industry Canada RSS-210 and FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
urg_00948.book Page 28 Wednesday, October 8, 2008 12:02 PM Appendix Korean Class B ITE China RoHS Eastman Kodak Company Rochester, New York 14650 © Eastman Kodak Company, 2008 Kodak, EasyShare, and Perfect Touch are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company. 4F8439_en 28 www.kodak.
