Kodak C610 - EXTENDED GUIDE, Extended User Manual

Page 1: ...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 com go c610support ...

Page 2: ...Eastman Kodak Company Rochester NY 14650 Eastman Kodak Company 2008 All screen images are simulated Kodak and EasyShare are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company P N 4F8340_en ...

Page 3: ...roduct features www kodak com go support i Front view 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 4 6 2 8 3 5 9 1 7 ...

Page 4: ...eatures Back view 1 LCD 6 Battery compartment 2 Review button 7 Slot for optional SD card 3 Digital zoom button 8 Share button 4 Menu button 9 Delete button 5 OK button Info Display Self timer 10 Tripod socket 2 7 1 6 3 4 5 optional 8 9 10 ...

Page 5: ...ing pictures videos 4 Taking a picture 4 Using the digital zoom 5 Using the flash 6 Using different modes 7 Taking a video 7 Using Scene SCN modes 8 Using the self timer 9 Understanding the picture taking icons 10 3 Working with pictures videos 11 Reviewing pictures videos 11 Deleting pictures videos 12 Cropping pictures 13 Rotating pictures 14 Running a slide show 14 Copying pictures videos 16 Un...

Page 6: ...picture 22 Sharing your pictures 23 5 Transferring and printing pictures 26 Installing the software 26 Transferring pictures with the USB cable 27 Printing pictures 28 6 Troubleshooting 30 Camera problems 30 7 Getting help 34 Helpful links 34 8 Appendix 36 Camera specifications 36 Care and maintenance 38 Upgrading your software and firmware 39 Storage capacities 39 Important safety instructions 39...

Page 7: ...www kodak com go support 1 1 Setting up your camera Attaching the strap Loading the AAA batteries To extend battery life see page 40 ...

Page 8: ...rning on the camera Setting the language date time NOTE To change the date time and language in the future use the Menu button page 20 2 1 to change for previous next field OK to accept At the prompt press OK 2 1 to change OK to accept Language Date Time ...

Page 9: ...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 Purchase accessories www kodak com go c610accessories optional 1 Turn off the camera 2 Insert or remove the optional card 3 Turn on the camera ...

Page 10: ...ture or video the LCD displays a quickview for several seconds To review pictures videos anytime see page 11 You can repeatedly press Display to turn on off status icons and framing grid Press the Shutter button completely down 1 Press the Power button to turn on the camera in Auto mode 2 Display Delete Play pause a video ...

Page 11: ... 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 ...

Page 12: ...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 Red Eye Once to shrink the eye pupil then again to light the subject Off Never Press the flash button repeatedly to scroll through flash modes The current flash mode is shown in the LCD status area ...

Page 13: ...o then press the OK button 3 Press the Shutter button completely down then release it To stop recording press and release the Shutter button again Mode Use this mode 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 Video Capturing video NOTE Audio is captured but will not ...

Page 14: ...e Distant scenes Children Action pictures of children in bright light Night Portrait Reduces red eye of people in night scenes or low light conditions Beach Bright beach scenes Snow Bright snow scenes Fireworks Fireworks Place the camera on a steady surface or tripod Backlight Subjects that are in shadow or backlit when light is behind the subject Night Landscape Distant scenery at night Flash doe...

Page 15: ...n 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 2 shot The first picture is taken after a 10 second delay A second picture is taken 8 seconds later 2 Compose the scene Press the Shutter button completely down The camera takes the picture pictures a...

Page 16: ...videos Understanding the picture taking icons Battery level Capture mode Picture size Pictures time remaining Image storage location White Balance ISO Digital zoom indicator Self timer Flash mode Date stamp Exposure compensation Exposure metering ...

Page 17: ... 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 Playing videos Press to play pause Press during playback to play at 2X 4X Press to reverse at 2X 4X NOTE To hear audio transfer the video to your computer See page 27 Re...

Page 18: ... Repeatedly press Display to turn on off status icons and picture video info Press the Review button to exit Review Deleting pictures videos 1 Press the Review button 2 Press for previous next picture video 3 Press the Delete button then follow the screen prompts NOTE To delete protected pictures videos remove protection first See page 13 Using the undo delete feature If you accidentally delete a ...

Page 19: ...l including protected pictures videos Formatting internal memory also deletes email addresses To restore them see EasyShare software Help Cropping pictures You can crop a picture so that only the desired portion of the picture remains 1 Press the Review button then to find a picture 2 Press the Menu button Press to highlight Edit Picture then press OK 3 Press to highlight Crop then press OK 4 Pres...

Page 20: ...an option Rotate Right rotates the picture 90 degrees clockwise Rotate Left rotates the picture 90 degrees counterclockwise 5 Press OK Follow the screen prompts to replace the original picture Press the Menu button to exit the menu Running a slide show Use Slide Show to display your pictures videos on the LCD Starting the slide show 1 Press the Review button then the Menu button 2 Press to highlig...

Page 21: ...ly repeated 1 On the Slide Show menu press to highlight Loop then press OK 2 Press to highlight On then press OK 3 Press to highlight Begin Show then press OK The slide show repeats until you press OK or until battery power is exhausted The loop feature remains until you change it Displaying pictures videos on a television You can display pictures videos on a television computer monitor or device ...

Page 22: ... 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 NOTE Pictures videos are copied not moved To remove pictures videos from the original location after copying delete them see page 12 Print tags email tags and protection settings are not copied Viewing picture video information 1 Press the R...

Page 23: ...7 Understanding the review icons Pictures Videos Email tag Favorite tag Print tag number of prints Protected Picture Video number Image storage location Review Protected Picture Video number Image storage location Review Favorite tag Email tag Video length ...

Page 24: ...er 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 Press Menu and OK to access settings Options Exposure Compensation Increase or decrease brightness before taking a picture Also see page 22 0 0 0 3 0 7 1 0 1 3 1 7 2 0 0 3 0 7 1 0 1 3 1 7 2 0 Picture Size Choose...

Page 25: ... specific areas of a scene Center Weight evaluates the lighting conditions of the subject centered in the lens Ideal for backlit subjects Center Spot similar to Center weight except the metering is concentrated on a smaller area of the subject centered in the lens Ideal when you need an exact exposure of a specific area in the picture ISO Speed Control the camera s sensitivity to light Unavailable...

Page 26: ...u option use camera Help see page 22 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 Internal Memory the camera uses internal memory even if a card is installed Setup Menu Choose additional settings See Customizing your camera Press Menu to highlight Setup then OK to access settings Options LCD...

Page 27: ...te Time See page 2 Date Stamp Imprint the date on pictures On Off Language See page 2 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 this setting Internal Memory deletes everything in internal memory including email addresses forma...

Page 28: ...is shown on the LCD the LCD gets brighter or dimmer Using camera Help To better understand each menu option use camera Help Using the framing grid to compose a picture The framing grid divides the LCD into thirds vertically and horizontally This is helpful if for example you want to balance a picture between water earth and sky To turn on the framing grid in Auto SCN modes press the Info Display b...

Page 29: ...Optional You can apply a print quantity to other pictures with the print quantity screen displayed Press to locate a picture Press to change the print quantity Repeat until the desired print quantity is applied to pictures 4 Press OK The Print icon appears in the status area Press the Share button to exit the menu Printing tagged pictures When you transfer the tagged pictures to your computer the ...

Page 30: ...her pictures videos press to scroll through pictures videos When the picture video you want is displayed press OK To send the pictures videos to more than one address repeat step 3 Selected addresses are checked 4 To remove a selection highlight a checked address and press OK To remove all email selections highlight Clear All 5 Press to highlight Exit then press OK The Email icon appears in the st...

Page 31: ... 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 ...

Page 32: ... 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 NOTE You may need to download some Mac OS software versions Visit www kodak com go easysharesw 4 Follow the on screen instructions to install the software NOTE When prompted take few minutes to electronically register your camera and software To register later vi...

Page 33: ...ferring pictures with the USB cable NOTE Visit www kodak com go howto for an online tutorial on connecting Turn on the camera 3 Connect the USB cable U 8 1 Turn off the camera Kodak EasyShare software opens on your computer and prompts you through the transfer process 2 ...

Page 34: ...the printer Turn on the camera The PictBridge logo is displayed followed by the current picture and menu If no pictures are found a message is displayed If the menu interface turns off press any button to redisplay it 2 Press to choose 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...

Page 35: ...can easily Upload your pictures Edit enhance and add borders to your pictures Store pictures and share them with family and friends Order high quality prints photo greeting cards frames and albums and have them delivered to your door Printing from an optional SD card Automatically print tagged pictures when you insert your card into a printer with an SD card slot See your printer user s guide for ...

Page 36: ...not decrease after taking a picture The camera is operating normally Continue taking pictures Stored pictures are corrupted Retake pictures Do not remove card while the camera is accessing it Keep rechargeable batteries charged Transfer pictures to the computer see page 27 In Review mode a blue or black screen is displayed instead of a picture Transfer the picture to the computer see page 27 Take ...

Page 37: ...ge 6 Move so there is no more than 7 9 ft 2 4 m between the camera and the subject Use Fill flash see page 6 or change your position so light is not behind the subject Increase Exposure Compensation see page 22 Camera does not recognize SD card Purchase a certified SD card Insert a card into the slot then push to seat see page 3 Camera freezes up when a card is inserted or removed Turn the camera ...

Page 38: ...nstall the software see page 26 Disconnect camera from the computer Close all software applications reconnect camera Cannot transfer pictures The Add New Hardware Wizard cannot locate drivers Disconnect the USB cable Close all open applications Re install the software see page 26 Disconnect the USB cable Close all software applications Re install the software see page 26 If Try one or more of the ...

Page 39: ...fer the picture to the computer see page 27 or delete it see page 12 Camera error XXXX See user s guide Turn camera off then back on If the message reappears visit www kodak com go c610support and select Interactive Troubleshooting Repairs If Try one or more of the following ...

Page 40: ...are www kodak com go c610downloads See online demonstrations of your camera www kodak com go howto Get information on EasyShare software www kodak com go easysharesw or click the Help button in EasyShare software Get help with the Windows operating system and working with digital pictures www kodak com go pcbasics Get support for other cameras software accessories www kodak com go support Get info...

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Page 42: ...ture f 4 5 or f 7 2 Digital zoom 5 0X continuous in 0 2X increments Shutter Mechanical shutter with CCD 1 2 1 1500 sec Color display 6 1 cm 2 4 in 150K 480 x 240 pixels 30 fps Image storage Optional SD SDHC Card The SD logo is a trademark of the SD Card Association Mode ISO Night Portrait Landscape Sunset Snow Beach 80 200 Auto Children 80 250 Portrait Fireworks Night Landscape 80 Backlight 140 25...

Page 43: ...ance Auto Daylight Tungsten Fluorescent Open Shade Focus system Fixed focus working range 1 m 3 3 ft infinity Exposure metering TTL AE through the lens auto exposure center weight center spot Exposure compensation 2 0 EV with 1 3 EV steps Capture modes Auto SCN modes Video Self Timer 2 seconds 10 seconds or 2 shot Electronic flash Guide no 6 0 ISO 100 auto flash working range at ISO 250 1 2 1 m 3 ...

Page 44: ...mera remove the battery 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 allow chemicals such as suntan lotion to contact painted surfaces Service...

Page 45: ...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 not recommended by Kodak may ca...

Page 46: ...r 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 on batteries visit www kodak com go batterytypes Battery life Approximate number of pictures in Auto mode CIPA testing method using intern...

Page 47: ...d 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 adjustments and or replacement parts ...

Page 48: ... for any special consequential or incidental damages resulting from the sale purchase or use of this product regardless of the cause 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 resul...

Page 49: ...ar installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the 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 ou...

Page 50: ...e 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 Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment labeling In Europe For human environmental protection it is your responsibility to dispose of this equipment at a collection facility established for this purpose separ...

Page 51: ...i shutter i zoom ii 5 C cable audio video 15 cable USB 27 camera screen getting help 22 camera sounds 20 caring for your camera 38 children 8 clock setting 2 color mode 19 copy pictures card to memory 16 memory to card 16 to computer 26 cropping pictures 13 customer support 34 35 customizing camera settings 20 D date setting 2 stamp 21 delete button ii deleting during quickview 4 from internal mem...

Page 52: ...g 22 guidelines battery 40 H help 30 camera help 22 web links 34 high ISO 8 I icons modes 7 image storage 20 information about pictures videos 12 16 installing batteries 1 SD card 3 software 26 internal memory storage capacity 39 ISO speed 19 K Kodak EasyShare software 26 39 web sites 34 L LCD ii brightness 20 reviewing pictures 11 reviewing videos 11 lens cleaning lens 38 loading batteries 1 SD c...

Page 53: ...led printer 28 pictures copying 16 cropping 13 emailing tagged 24 printing 29 protecting 13 review icons 17 reviewing 11 rotating 14 storage capacity 39 taking modes 7 transfer 26 pictures video deleting 12 picture taking settings 18 power camera 2 printing from a card 29 from computer 29 optimizing printer 34 order online 29 PictBridge technology 28 tagged pictures 29 problem solving 30 protectin...

Page 54: ...te stamp 21 exposure metering 19 flash 6 image storage 20 ISO 19 LCD brightness 20 picture taking mode 7 self timer 9 TV out 21 video size 19 white balance 19 settings picture taking 18 setup mode using 20 share button ii sharing pictures videos 23 shutter button i problems 30 self timer delay 9 slide show continuous loop 15 running 14 snow 8 software installing 26 upgrading 39 sounds 20 specifica...

Page 55: ...oftware 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 videos transfer 26 viewing by multi up 12 picture video information 12 16 viewing picture after taking 4 11 W warranty 41 WEEE 44 white balance 19 Windows OS based computers installing software 26 wrist strap 1 Z zoom 5 z...