Kodak C190 - EASYSHARE Digital Camera, Extended User Manual

Page 1: ...KODAK EASYSHARE C190 Digital Camera Extended user guide www kodak com For interactive tutorials www kodak com go howto For help with your camera www kodak com go c190support ...

Page 2: ...Eastman Kodak Company Rochester New York 14650 Kodak 2009 All screen images are simulated Kodak EasyShare Max and Perfect Touch are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company 4H5251_en ...

Page 3: ...Product features www kodak com go support i Front view 1 Shutter button 5 Self timer light 2 Mode dial 6 Microphone 3 Flash button 7 Lens Lens cover 4 Power button 8 Flash 8 3 1 4 2 6 5 7 ...

Page 4: ...upport Product features Back view 1 LCD 6 Share button 2 Delete Menu Info Review buttons 7 SD SDHC Card slot 3 Zoom Telephoto Wide Angle button 8 Battery compartment 4 USB port 9 Tripod socket 5 OK button 2 1 4 5 9 6 7 8 3 ...

Page 5: ...erent modes 8 Taking a video 10 Using shortcuts 10 Using the self timer 11 Taking panoramic pictures 12 Understanding the picture taking icons 13 3 Working with pictures videos 14 Reviewing pictures videos 14 Deleting pictures videos 15 Viewing pictures videos in different ways 16 Selecting multiple pictures videos 16 Running a slide show 17 Using the menu button in review 18 Cropping pictures 19 ...

Page 6: ...eos 31 Printing pictures 32 Marking your pictures 34 Making your pictures videos easier to locate 36 6 Getting help 38 Getting help from your camera 38 Troubleshooting 39 Getting help on the Web 43 7 Appendix 44 Camera specifications 44 Care and maintenance 46 Upgrading your software and firmware 47 Storage capacities 47 Important safety instructions 47 Battery replacement battery life 48 Limited ...

Page 7: ...www kodak com go support 1 1 Setting up your camera IMPORTANT For package contents see your product package Attaching the strap ...

Page 8: ...www kodak com go support Setting up your camera Loading the AA batteries Purchase cost effective rechargeable batteries and battery charger www kodak com go c190accessories Extend battery life See page 49 ...

Page 9: ...e camera Setting the language and date time Change language or date time in the future Use the Setup tab see page 28 Press the Power button to change current field for previous next field OK to accept At the prompt press OK to change OK to accept Language Date Time ...

Page 10: ...tore more pictures videos Maximum supported card size is 32 GB 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 Purchase accessories www kodak com go c190accessories optional 1 Turn off the camera 2 Insert or remove the optional card 3 Turn on the camera ...

Page 11: ...n completely down Using the framing marks Framing marks indicate the camera focus area 1 Press the Shutter button halfway If the camera is not focusing on the desired subject release the Shutter button and recompose the scene 2 Press the Shutter button completely down to take the picture NOTE Framing marks do not appear in all modes Multiple framing marks may appear when faces are detected When yo...

Page 12: ... out press Wide Angle W 3 Take the picture or video NOTE For focus distances see Camera Specifications starting on page 44 Using digital zoom Use digital zoom to get up to 5X magnification beyond optical zoom Press Telephoto T until the slider on the LCD is at the end of the optical zoom range Release Telephoto T then press it again NOTE You may notice decreased image quality when using digital zo...

Page 13: ...cklit when the light is behind the subject In low light hold the camera steady or use a tripod Red Eye Your camera can correct red eye using 2 methods To choose a red eye setting see see page 28 Preflash A preflash fires shrinking the eye pupil before the picture is taken Digital Correction A preflash does not fire the camera corrects red eye Off Never Press the flash button repeatedly to scroll t...

Page 14: ...een 4 3 the default setting Video Capturing video with sound See page 10 NOTE Sound cannot be played on the camera Sound is heard after the video is transferred to your computer Blur Reduction Reducing blur caused by camera shake or subject motion Program Advanced picture taking allows access to more manual settings than Smart Capture Close Up Close range Use available light instead of flash if po...

Page 15: ...bject 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 Beach Bright beach scenes Snow Bright snow scenes Fireworks Fireworks Place the camera on a stead...

Page 16: ... camera Sound is heard after the video is transferred to your computer Using shortcuts Your camera has a clean uncluttered interface For quick access to the most popular 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 shor...

Page 17: ...ess to choose a setting 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 2 shot The first picture is taken after a 10 second delay A second picture is taken 8 seconds later 3 Compose the scene Press the Shutter button halfway then completely down The camera takes...

Page 18: ... cover the same portion in the new picture 5 If you are taking only 2 pictures press OK to stitch them together After you take 3 pictures the pictures are automatically stitched together NOTE Individual picture sizes are approximately 4 0 MP but may vary depending on scene content Individual pictures are not saved even if panorama capture is cancelled before stitching occurs Exposure Compensation ...

Page 19: ...e picture taking icons To learn more about shortcuts see page 10 Battery level Capture mode Pictures time remaining Date stamp Zoom slider Tag name Self timer Flash mode Focus mode Exposure compensation Example shown in P mode Other modes allow access to fewer settings ...

Page 20: ...s see page 16 Magnifying a picture 1 Press T to magnify 1X 8X 2 Press to view other parts of a picture Press OK to return to 1X Playing a video Press OK to play a video Press OK to pause resume During playback Press to play at 2X speed press again for 4X Press to reverse at 2X speed press again for 4X NOTE Sound cannot be played on the camera Sound is heard after the video is transferred to your c...

Page 21: ...e immediately after you delete a picture 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 OK The picture video is protected and cannot be deleted The Protect icon appears with the protected picture video Press the Shutter button halfway down to return to Capture mode IMPORTANT ...

Page 22: ... video press to highlight it Then press the Telephoto T button To select multiple pictures videos see Selecting multiple pictures videos page 16 Press the Shutter button halfway down to return to Capture mode Selecting multiple pictures videos Use the multi select feature when you have two or more pictures to print transfer delete etc Multi select is used most effectively in Multi Up mode Viewing ...

Page 23: ... built in Help system See page 38 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 NOTE Ensure that the Video Out setting NTSC or PAL is correct see page 29 The slide show stops if you connect or disconnect the c...

Page 24: ...then the Menu button 2 Press to highlight a tab Review to view and share pictures videos Edit to edit pictures videos Setup to control how your camera operates see page 28 3 Press to highlight a setting then press OK 4 Highlight an option then press OK IMPORTANT Your camera offers a built in Help system See page 38 ...

Page 25: ...to Capture mode IMPORTANT Your camera offers a built in Help system See page 38 Using KODAK PERFECT TOUCH Technology KODAK PERFECT TOUCH Technology helps ensure better brighter pictures 1 Press the Review button then for previous next picture 2 Press the Menu button then to highlight the Edit tab Highlight PERFECT TOUCH Tech then press OK The enhancement is previewed Press to view other parts of t...

Page 26: ...ates the picture 90 degrees counterclockwise 5 Press OK Press the Shutter button halfway down to return to Capture mode IMPORTANT Your camera offers a built in Help system See page 38 Copying pictures videos You can copy pictures videos from a card to internal memory or from internal memory to a card Copy pictures videos 1 Press the Review button 2 Press the Menu button then to highlight the Edit ...

Page 27: ...ompts A picture is created The original video is saved Press the Shutter button halfway down to return to Capture mode IMPORTANT Your camera offers a built in Help system See page 38 Trimming a video You can remove an unwanted start or end from a video saving only the desired portion 1 Press the Review button then to find a video 2 Press the Menu button then to highlight the Edit tab Highlight Tri...

Page 28: ...tton then to highlight the Edit tab Highlight Action Print then press OK 3 Highlight an option then press OK Auto The camera includes the first and last frames then 7 equally spaced frames Manual Choose the first and last frames the camera chooses 7 spaced frames A 9 up picture is created Press the Shutter button halfway down to return to Capture mode IMPORTANT Your camera offers a built in Help s...

Page 29: ...ng the review icons For more about shortcuts see page 10 Email mark Favorite mark Print tag number of prints Protected Picture Video number Upload mark Video duration Select picture Battery level Text tag name Add text tag View thumbnails Play video Shortcuts Date stamp ...

Page 30: ...e Menu button 2 Press to highlight a tab Capture Video for the most common picture video taking settings Setup for other camera settings 3 Press to highlight a setting then press OK 4 Highlight an option then press OK Some options let you use Using the capture tab Press Menu and OK to access settings Picture taking Options IMPORTANT Your camera offers a built in Help system See page 38 Exposure Co...

Page 31: ...re is taken after a 10 second delay so you have time to get into the scene 2 seconds picture is taken after a 2 second delay for a steady shutter release on a tripod 2 shot first picture is taken after a 10 second delay A second picture is taken 8 seconds later Long Time Exposure Choose how long the shutter stays open None 0 5 1 0 2 0 4 0 8 0 seconds Color Mode Choose color tones Unavailable in Vi...

Page 32: ... the green cast of fluorescent lighting Ideal for indoor pictures under fluorescent lighting without flash Open Shade for pictures in shade in natural lighting Face Detect Capture Choose if faces get focus priority On in SCN modes designed for pictures of people the camera attempts to focus on faces Off Exposure Metering Evaluate light levels at specific areas of a scene Multi Pattern evaluates li...

Page 33: ...ss Menu and OK to access settings Video Options IMPORTANT Your camera offers a built in Help system See page 38 Video Size Choose a video resolution 640 x 480 30 fps VGA 320 x 240 30 fps QVGA Self timer Take picture s after a timed delay 10 seconds video is taken after a 10 second delay so you have time to get into the scene 2 seconds video is taken after a 2 second delay Focus Mode Select a large...

Page 34: ... tagged as Favorites 5 star in EASYSHARE Software on your computer Upload pictures videos are uploaded to your preferred online service when you connect to your computer or network LCD Brightness Choose LCD brightness High Power Power Save Image Storage Choose a storage location for pictures videos Auto the camera uses the card if one is in the camera If not the camera uses internal memory Interna...

Page 35: ...age Reset Camera Reset settings to their default Format CAUTION Formatting deletes all pictures videos including those that are protected Removing a card during formatting may damage the card Memory Card deletes everything on the card formats the card Cancel exits without making a change Internal Memory deletes everything in internal memory including email addresses and tag names formats the inter...

Page 36: ... to access the Internet 2 Place the KODAK 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 exe where d is the drive letter that contains the CD MAC OS X double click the CD icon on the desktop then click the Install icon 4 Follow the on screen instructions to install the software NOTE Wh...

Page 37: ...ctures videos Using the USB cable Purchase accessories www kodak com go c190accessories Learn more about connecting www kodak com go howto Software help Click the Help button in EASYSHARE Software Connect KODAK USB Cable Model U 8 1 2 Turn on the camera Turn off the camera 3 ...

Page 38: ...cture and menu If no pictures are found a message is displayed If the menu turns off press any button to redisplay it 2 Highlight a printing option then press OK Current Picture Press to choose a picture Choose the number of copies Tagged Pictures If your printer is capable print pictures that you tagged for printing and choose a print size Index Print Print thumbnails of all pictures This option ...

Page 39: ...one of the many online print services offered in EASYSHARE Software You can easily 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 Printing from an optional SD or SDHC Card Automatically print marked pictures when you insert your card into a printer wit...

Page 40: ...number of copies Optional You can apply a print quantity to other pictures Press for previous next Press to change the print quantity Repeat this step until the desired print quantity is applied to the pictures 4 Press OK The Print icon appears in the status area Press the Shutter button halfway down to return to Capture mode IMPORTANT Your camera offers a built in Help system See page 38 Printing...

Page 41: ...ress OK To send the pictures videos to more than one address repeat step 3 To remove a selection highlight a checked address and press OK To remove all email selections highlight Clear All then press OK Press the Review button to return to Capture mode The Email icon appears in the status area When you transfer the marked pictures videos to your computer EASYSHARE Software prompts you to send the ...

Page 42: ...other tags to pictures videos To make your pictures videos easier to locate in EASYSHARE Software you can assign text tags Depending on your computer s operating system and software suite tag names might also be recognized outside of EASYSHARE Software First create a new tag name See Add a new tag name on page 37 1 Press the Review button then locate a picture video 2 Press the Menu button 3 Highl...

Page 43: ...ature to assign a tag name to the next pictures videos you take First create a new tag name See Add a new tag name on page 37 1 Press the Menu button 2 Highlight the Setup tab 3 Highlight Set Tag then press OK 4 Highlight a tag name then press OK The selected tag is displayed on the LCD The tag is applied to new pictures videos Press the Shutter button halfway down to return to Capture mode When y...

Page 44: ...ctures 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 Turning on camera Help Scroll through a Help topic Press the Menu button then highlight a menu choice Press the Info 1 2 button ...

Page 45: ... picture is taken based on picture size and content Flash does not fire Check the flash setting and change as needed see page 7 NOTE The flash does not fire in all modes Memory card is almost or entirely full Transfer the pictures to the computer see page 31 Delete pictures from the card see page 15 or insert a new card Battery life is short Make sure the correct battery type is installed see page...

Page 46: ... Pictures do not transfer to computer See Help in EASYSHARE Software Slide Show does not run on an external video device Adjust the camera Video Out setting to NTSC or PAL see page 29 Make sure the external device settings are correct See the device s user s guide Computer does not communicate with the camera Make sure the batteries have a charge and are installed correctly see page 2 Turn on the ...

Page 47: ...Move so that the distance between you and the subject is within the effective flash range See camera specifications starting on page 44 To automatically set exposure and focus press the Shutter button halfway When the framing marks turn green press the Shutter button completely down to take the picture In Smart Capture mode adjust the Exposure Compensation see page 24 Picture is too light Repositi...

Page 48: ... menu to change the image storage location The Direct printing menu interface turns off Press any camera button to redisplay the menu Cannot print pictures Make sure there is a connection between the camera and the printer see page 32 Make sure the printer and the camera have power Camera or printer display an error message Follow the prompts to resolve the issue ...

Page 49: ...ww kodak com go c190downloads See online demonstrations of your camera www kodak com go howto Register your camera www kodak com go register Get information on EASYSHARE Software www kodak com go easysharesw or see Help in EASYSHARE Software Get help with the WINDOWS Operating System and working with digital pictures www kodak com go pcbasics Get support for cameras software accessories more www k...

Page 50: ...cal zoom f 3 0 f 4 8 35 mm equivalent 35 175 mm Lens protection Built in Digital zoom 5X continuous Focus system TTL AF through the lens auto focus Auto Multi Zone Center Zone Working range 60 cm 23 6 in infinity wide normal 90 cm 35 4 in infinity telephoto normal 10 70 cm 3 9 27 6 in wide Macro mode 80 100 cm 31 5 39 4 in telephoto Macro mode 10 m 32 8 ft infinity wide Landscape mode Auto focus c...

Page 51: ...ture modes Smart Capture Program Scene modes Sport Close up Blur Reduction Video Image file format Still EXIF 2 21 JPEG compression file organization DCF Video QUICKTIME CODEC Motion JPEG A audio PCM Picture size 11 8 MP 4 3 3968 x 2976 pixels 10 5 MP 3 2 3968 x 2640 pixels 8 8 MP 16 9 3968 x 2224 pixels 6 2 MP 4 3 2880 x 2160 pixels 3 1 MP 4 3 2048 x 1536 pixels 2 2 MP 3 2 1824 x 1216 pixels 2 1 ...

Page 52: ...4 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 Blow gently on the lens or LCD to remove dust and dirt Wipe gently with a soft lint free cloth or an untreated lens cleaning tissue Do not use cleaning solutions unless designed specifically for camera lenses Do not a...

Page 53: ...e 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 Contact Kodak customer support The use of an accessory that is ...

Page 54: ... wash immediately with water and contact your local health provider For additional health related information contact your local Kodak customer support Dispose of batteries according to local and national regulations Visit www kodak com go kes Do not charge non rechargeable batteries For more information see www kodak com go batteries Battery replacement battery life KODAK MAX Alkaline Battery AA ...

Page 55: ...ducts were originally purchased You may be required to ship Products at your expense to the authorized service facility for the country where the Products were purchased Kodak will repair or replace Products if they fail to function properly during the warranty period subject to any conditions and or limitations stated herein Warranty service will include all labor as well as any necessary adjustm...

Page 56: ...se Liability for any special consequential or incidental damages including but not limited to loss of revenue or profit downtime costs loss of the use of the equipment cost of substitute equipment facilities or services or claims of your customers for such damages resulting from the purchase use or failure of the Product regardless of cause or for breach of any written or implied warranty is expre...

Page 57: ...he user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures 1 reorient or relocate the receiving antenna 2 increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver 3 connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected 4 consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for additional suggestions A...

Page 58: ...52 www kodak com go support Appendix China RoHS Russian GOST R Korean Class B ITE VCCI Class B ITE Eastman Kodak Company Rochester NY 14650 ...

Page 59: ...mes Classe B Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB 003 du Canada In Europe For human environmental protection it is your responsibility to dispose of this equipment and batteries at a collection facility established for this purpose separate from municipal waste For more information contact your retailer collection facility or appropriate local authorities or visit www ...

Page 60: ...anadian compliance 53 care maintenance 46 care and maintenance 46 clock setting 3 color mode 25 computer connecting camera 30 transfer to 30 connector USB A V 17 31 copy pictures card to memory 20 memory to card 20 to computer via USB cable 30 cropping pictures 19 customize camera 28 D date setting 3 delete button ii deleting during quickview 6 from internal memory 15 from SD SDHC Card 15 protecti...

Page 61: ...ery 49 H help camera help 38 Web links 38 I icons modes 8 image storage 28 installing battery 2 SD SDHC Card 4 software 30 ISO speed 27 K KODAK EASYSHARE Software installing 30 upgrading 47 KODAK PERFECT TOUCH Technology 19 Kodak Web sites 38 L language 29 LCD ii brightness 28 reviewing pictures 14 reviewing videos 14 LCD brightness 28 lens cleaning lens 46 light self timer i loading battery 2 SD ...

Page 62: ...nsfer via USB cable 30 pictures video deleting 15 playing a video 14 power camera 3 pre tagging 37 printing from a card 33 from computer 33 optimizing printer 38 order online 33 PICTBRIDGE 32 tagged pictures 33 protecting pictures videos 15 Q quickview using 6 R recycling disposal 46 regulatory information 51 repair 43 reset camera 29 review button ii reviewing pictures video as you take them 6 de...

Page 63: ...tton ii sharpness 27 shutter problems 39 self timer delay 11 slide show running 17 software installing 30 upgrading 47 sounds 29 specifications camera 44 strap 1 T tagging creating tags 36 favorites 36 for email 35 for print 34 pre tagging 37 taking pictures videos 5 television slide show 17 time setting 3 timer shutter delay 11 transfer via USB cable 30 trash can deleting 6 trimming a video 21 tu...

Page 64: ...yback 14 protecting 15 review icons 23 size 27 transfer to computer 30 viewing 14 video out 29 video size 27 viewing by multi up 16 picture after taking 6 14 W warranty 49 white balance 26 WINDOWS OS installing software 30 Z zoom digital 6 ...