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Troubleshooting

Computer/connectivity problems

Battery life is short

Make sure the correct battery type is installed (

see page 52

).

Wipe the contacts with a clean, dry cloth before inserting a 
battery in the camera.

Insert a new or charged battery (

see page 1

).

You cannot take a 
picture

Turn the camera off, then on again.

Depress the Shutter button all the way (

see page 5

).

Insert a new or charged battery (

see page 1

).

Memory is full. Transfer pictures to the computer (

see page 33

), 

delete pictures (

see page 15

), or insert another card.

Memory card not 
recognized or camera 
freezes with card

Card may be corrupted. Format the card in the camera (

see 

page 32

).

Use another memory card. Only SD or SDHC Cards are supported.

Cannot find the 
desired picture/video

To view pictures on a card or in internal memory, 

see page 14

.

Status

Solution

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 31

).

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 battery is charged and installed correctly (

see 

page 1

).

Turn on the camera.

Make sure the USB cable model U-8 is connected to the camera 
and the computer (

see page 34

).

Make sure EASYSHARE Software is installed (

see page 33

).

Status

Solution

Summary of Contents for 1691070

Page 1: ...KODAK EASYSHARE M380 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 m380support ...

Page 2: ...Eastman Kodak Company Rochester New York 14650 Kodak 2009 All screen images are simulated Kodak EasyShare and Perfect Touch are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company 4H5236_en ...

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

Page 4: ... 8 Share button 2 Delete Menu Info buttons 9 Review button 3 Battery Charging light 10 SD SDHC Card Battery compartment 4 Zoom Telephoto Wide Angle button 11 USB AV Out 5 DC In 5V 12 Speaker 6 Strap post 13 Tripod socket 7 OK button 4 1 6 8 7 5 12 9 10 13 2 11 3 ...

Page 5: ...al and digital zoom 6 Using the flash 7 Using different 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 Making a multimedia slide show...

Page 6: ...erring pictures videos 34 Printing pictures 35 Tagging your pictures 37 6 Troubleshooting 41 7 Getting help 45 Getting help from your camera 45 Getting help on the Web 46 Getting help on the telephone 47 8 Appendix 48 Camera specifications 48 Care and maintenance 50 Upgrading your software and firmware 51 Storage capacities 51 Important safety instructions 51 Battery replacement battery life 52 Li...

Page 7: ...upport 1 1 Setting up your camera IMPORTANT For package contents see your product package Attaching the strap Loading the KLIC 7003 battery For information on replacing the battery and extending battery life see page 52 ...

Page 8: ...amera Charging the battery Turning on the camera Learn other charging options See page 4 Learn more about batteries See page 52 Battery Charging light Blinking charging Steady finished Turn OFF the camera 1 Connect the KODAK USB Cable Model U 8 2 ...

Page 9: ... 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 Purchase accessories www kodak com go m380accessories to change current field for previous next field OK to accept At the prompt press OK to change OK to accept Language Date Time OK pr...

Page 10: ...teady 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 not a hub and the computer is turned on not in sleep mode Purchase accessories www kodak com go m380accessories Learn more about USB charging www kodak com go USBcharging ...

Page 11: ...ndicate the camera focus area In Smart Capture mode and in SCN modes designed for pictures of people the camera attempts to focus on faces 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 fram...

Page 12: ...Camera Specifications starting on page 48 To use the 5X digital zoom In video mode press the Telephoto T button In picture taking mode press the Telephoto T button until the slider on the LCD is at the maximum optical zoom range Release Telephoto T then press it again NOTE Optical zoom is not available in Video mode Digital zoom is not available in Smart Capture mode You may notice decreased image...

Page 13: ... subject In low light hold the camera steady or use a tripod NOTE Not available in Smart Capture mode Red Eye Your camera can correct red eye using 2 methods To choose a red eye setting see Red Eye Reduction page 30 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 r...

Page 14: ...size and aspect ratio for your needs just press the Menu button and choose Picture Size 3 2 the best choice when making 4 x 6 prints 16 9 wide screen 4 3 the default setting Program Advanced picture taking allows more access to manual settings than Smart Capture Scene Point and shoot simplicity when taking pictures in practically any situation See page 9 Video Capturing video with sound See page 1...

Page 15: ...ht 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 Beach Bright beach scenes Sn...

Page 16: ...lease the Shutter button again To review and work with videos see page 14 Using shortcuts 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 4 To hide the shortcuts again press Shortcuts ...

Page 17: ...s 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 the picture pictures after the delay NOTE In ...

Page 18: ...Right Left depending on the direction you want to pan then press OK 3 Take the first picture After a quickview the LCD displays the liveview and an overlay from the first picture 4 Compose the second picture Make the overlay from the first picture cover the same portion in the new picture You can press the Delete button to re take a picture 5 If you are taking only 2 pictures press OK to stitch th...

Page 19: ...pictures videos www kodak com go support 13 Understanding the picture taking icons Battery level Capture mode Pictures time remaining Date stamp Zoom slider Tag name Self timer Flash mode Exposure compensation ...

Page 20: ...de To view pictures videos as thumbnails 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 adjust the volume Press to play at 2X speed press again for 4X Press to reverse at 2X speed press again for 4X 4X 4X 1X 2X 2X Forward Reverse ...

Page 21: ... 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 Y...

Page 22: ... a single picture video press to highlight it Then press the Telephoto T button To select multiple pictures videos see Selecting multiple pictures videos 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...

Page 23: ...view tab Highlight Multimedia Slide Show then press OK 3 Press to highlight Preview Show then press OK Each picture video is displayed once To interrupt the slide show press OK After the slide show plays you may save or modify it IMPORTANT Your camera offers a built in Help system See page 45 Play a multimedia slide show loop When you turn on Loop the slide show is continuously repeated 1 On the M...

Page 24: ...ut 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 31 The slide show stops if you connect or disconnect the cable while the slide show is running Image quality on a television screen may not be as good as on a computer monitor or when printed Purchase accessories www kodak com go m380acces...

Page 25: ...ress the Review button 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 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 45 ...

Page 26: ...t in Help system See page 45 Using KODAK PERFECT TOUCH Technology KODAK PERFECT TOUCH Technology helps ensure better brighter pictures PERFECT TOUCH Technology is automatically applied to pictures taken in Smart Capture mode You cannot apply PERFECT TOUCH Technology to videos panoramic pictures or pictures to which PERFECT TOUCH Technology is already applied 1 Press the Review button then for prev...

Page 27: ... Menu button then to highlight the Edit tab 3 Press to highlight Sound Tag Press OK 4 Highlight Record then press OK 5 Follow the screen prompts The sound tag is applied to your picture Press the Shutter button halfway down to return to Capture mode IMPORTANT Your camera offers a built in Help system See page 45 Playing a sound tag 1 Press the Review button then to find a picture with a Play Sound...

Page 28: ...r copying delete them see page 15 IMPORTANT Your camera offers a built in Help system See page 45 Editing videos You can do incredible things with your videos Making a picture from a video You can choose a single frame from a video then make a picture suitable for a 4 x 6 inch 10 x 15 cm print 1 Press the Review button then to find a video 2 Press the Menu button then to highlight the Edit tab Hig...

Page 29: ... Review button then to find a video 2 Press the Menu button then to highlight the Edit tab Highlight Trim then press OK 3 Follow the screen prompts The video is trimmed You can save it as a new video or replace the original Press the Shutter button halfway down to return to Capture mode IMPORTANT Your camera offers a built in Help system See page 45 Video Trimmed video ...

Page 30: ... 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 2 7 or 14 equally spaced frames Manual Choose the first and last frames the camera chooses 2 7 or 14 frames Full Manual Choose 4 9 or 16 frames A 4 9 or 16 up picture is created Press the Shutter button halfway down to return to Capture mode IMPORTANT Your came...

Page 31: ... go support 25 Understanding the review icons Add text tag View multi up Select picture Email tag Favorite tag Print tag number of prints Protected Picture Video number Upload tag Video duration Battery level Text tag name Play video Date stamp ...

Page 32: ...ption then press OK NOTE Some modes offer limited settings Some settings remain until you change them others until you change modes or turn off the camera Using the Capture tab Press Menu then and OK to access settings Capture Options IMPORTANT Your camera offers a built in Help system See page 45 Exposure Compensation Make a picture lighter or darker Available in Program and Panorama modes To use...

Page 33: ...Shutter button completely down and hold it to take pictures Long Time Exposure Choose how long the shutter stays open None 0 5 1 0 2 0 4 0 seconds Color Mode Choose color tones Unavailable in Video mode High Color Natural Color Low Color Black White Sepia for a reddish brown antique look NOTE EASYSHARE Software also lets you change a color picture to black and white or sepia AF Control Still Choos...

Page 34: ... to focus on faces Off NOTE Not available in Smart Capture mode because face detection is always on Exposure Metering Evaluate light levels at specific areas of a scene Multi Pattern evaluates lighting conditions throughout the image to give an optimum picture exposure Ideal for general picture taking Center Weight evaluates the lighting conditions of the subject centered in the lens Ideal for bac...

Page 35: ...ystem See page 45 Video Size Choose a video resolution 640 x 480 30 fps VGA 320 x 240 30 fps QVGA Focus Mode Select a large or concentrated area of focus Auto for general video taking Macro for sharpness and detail at close range The camera automatically sets the focus distance depending on the zoom position Infinity for distant subjects Video Blur Reduction Choose a video resolution On Off Press ...

Page 36: ...r computer Upload pictures videos are uploaded to your preferred online service when you connect to your computer or network LCD Brightness Choose LCD brightness Power Save High Power 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 always uses internal memory even if ...

Page 37: ...gh Medium Low Off Date Time Set date and time Auto Power Off Choose inactivity time until camera turns off 10 minutes 5 minutes 3 minutes 1 minute Video Out Choose the regional setting that lets you connect the camera to a television or other external device NTSC used in North America and Japan most common format PAL used in Europe and China Language Choose your language Reset Camera Reset setting...

Page 38: ...ard 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 internal memory About View camera information Press Menu to highlight Setup then and OK to access settings Setup Options IMPORTANT Your camera offers a built in Help system See page 45 ...

Page 39: ...o 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 When...

Page 40: ...sing the USB cable Using other options You can also use a KODAK Card Reader to transfer your pictures videos Purchase accessories www kodak com go m380accessories Learn more about connecting and transferring www kodak com go howto Turn on the camera 1 2 Connect a KODAK USB Cable Model U 8 ...

Page 41: ...tures are found a message is displayed If the menu turns off press any button to redisplay it 3 Highlight a printing option then press OK Current Picture Press to choose a picture Choose the number of copies Tagged Pictures Print pictures that you tagged for printing and choose a print size Index Print Print thumbnails of all pictures This option requires one or more sheets of paper If the printer...

Page 42: ...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 tagged pictures when you insert your card into a printer wit...

Page 43: ...r of copies 4 Optional You can apply a print quantity to other pictures Press for previous next Keep the print quantity as is or press to change it Repeat this step until the desired print quantity is applied to the pictures 5 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 pa...

Page 44: ...o 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 Shutter button halfway down to return to Capture mode The Email icon appears in the status area When you transfer the tagged pictures videos to your computer EASYSHARE Software prompts you to send...

Page 45: ...ext tags to pictures videos First create a new tag name See Add a new email address or tag name on page 38 1 Press the Review button then locate a picture video 2 Press the Menu button 3 Highlight Tag then press OK 4 Highlight a tag name then press OK 5 To assign the tag to other pictures press to locate a picture then press OK The tag name appears with the picture A plus means the picture has mor...

Page 46: ...ss 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 you transfer the tagged pictures videos to your computer EASYSHARE Software opens and categorizes your pictures videos with the appr...

Page 47: ...e Pictures remaining number does not decrease after taking a picture Continue taking pictures The camera is operating normally The camera estimates the number of pictures remaining after each 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 ...

Page 48: ...ard Card may be corrupted Format the card in the camera see page 32 Use another memory card Only SD or SDHC Cards are supported Cannot find the desired picture video To view pictures on a card or in internal memory see page 14 Status Solution 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 t...

Page 49: ...is within the effective flash range See camera specifications starting on page 48 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 Picture is too light Reposition the camera to reduce the amount of available light Turn the flash off see page 7 Move so that the distance between you...

Page 50: ...ress any camera button to redisplay the menu Cannot print pictures Make sure there is a connection between the camera and the printer see page 35 Make sure the printer and the camera have power Camera or printer display an error message Follow the prompts to resolve the issue Status Solution ...

Page 51: ...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 52: ...are and software www kodak com go m380downloads 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 OS and working with digital pictures www kodak com go pcbasics Get support for cameras software accessories more w...

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Page 54: ... 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 60 cm 23 6 in infinity telephoto normal 10 70 cm 3 9 27 6 in wide Macro mode 60 70 cm 23 6 27 6 in telephoto Macro mode 10 m 32 8 ft infinity wide Landscape mode Auto focus control Still Continuous Single AF Video Single A...

Page 55: ...Image file format Still EXIF 2 21 JPEG compression file organization DCF Video QUICKTIME CODEC Motion JPEG audio G 711 Picture size 10 0 MP 4 3 3648 x 2736 pixels 8 9 MP 3 2 3648 x 2432 pixels 7 5 MP 16 9 3648 x 2048 pixels 5 0 MP 4 3 2592 x 1936 pixels 3 1 MP 4 3 2048 x 1536 pixels 2 2 MP 3 2 1824 x 1216 pixels 2 1 MP 16 9 1920 x 1088 pixels 1 2 MP 4 3 1280 x 960 pixels Color modes High Color Nat...

Page 56: ...y 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 agreements may be ava...

Page 57: ...able 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 ...

Page 58: ...er 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 replacement battery life KODAK Li Ion Rechargeable Digital Camera Battery KLIC 7003 1050 mAh 310 pictures per charge Battery life per CIPA testing method Approx number of picture...

Page 59: ...dak along with proof of the purchase price paid Repair replacement or refund of the purchase price are the sole remedies under the warranty If replacement parts are used in making repairs those parts may be remanufactured or may contain remanufactured materials If it is necessary to replace the entire Product it may be replaced with a remanufactured Product Remanufactured Products parts and materi...

Page 60: ...ritten or implied warranty is expressly disclaimed Your rights Some states or jurisdictions do not allow exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you Some states or jurisdictions do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitation may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific righ...

Page 61: ...nna 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 Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the e...

Page 62: ...56 www kodak com go support Appendix Australian C Tick Korean Class B ITE VCCI Class B ITE Russian GOST R N137 Eastman Kodak Company Rochester NY 14650 AIO 40 ...

Page 63: ...e 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 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 ...

Page 64: ...r ii beach 9 button delete 6 review ii telephoto zoom 6 C cable audio video 18 USB 34 camera sounds 31 Canadian compliance 57 care and maintenance 50 charging the battery 2 4 children 9 clock setting 3 color mode 27 computer connecting camera 33 transfer to 33 connector USB A V 18 34 copy pictures card to memory 22 memory to card 22 to computer via USB cable 33 cropping pictures 20 customer suppor...

Page 65: ... 55 fireworks 9 firmware upgrading 51 flash i flash button i flash using 7 flower 9 focus framing marks 5 focus mode 27 focus mode video 29 format 32 framing marks 5 G guidelines battery 52 H help camera help 45 Web links 45 I icons modes 8 image storage 30 installing battery 1 SD SDHC Card 3 software 33 ISO speed 29 K KODAK EASYSHARE Software installing 33 upgrading 51 KODAK PERFECT TOUCH Technol...

Page 66: ...CN 9 self portrait 9 snow 9 text 9 modes capture smart capture 8 multiple selections 16 multi up 16 N night landscape 9 night portrait 9 O online prints ordering 36 optical zoom 6 orientation sensor 31 P panoramic pictures 12 PERFECT TOUCH Technology 20 PICTBRIDGE enabled printer 35 picture size 26 pictures copying 22 cropping 20 emailing tagged 38 PERFECT TOUCH 20 printing 36 printing tagged 37 p...

Page 67: ... ii SD SDHC Card inserting 3 SD SDHC card printing from 36 select multiple pictures videos 16 self portrait 9 self timer 11 self timer light i service and support telephone numbers 47 set tag 30 setting AF zone 28 auto power off 31 auto focus 27 28 29 camera sounds 31 color mode 27 date and time 3 date stamp 30 exposure metering 28 image storage 30 ISO 29 language 31 LCD brightness 30 long time ex...

Page 68: ...elephone support 47 television slide show 18 text 9 time setting 3 timer shutter delay 11 tips battery guidelines 52 care maintenance 50 transfer via USB cable 33 trash can deleting 6 trimming a video 23 troubleshooting 41 turning camera on and off 2 U undelete undo 15 upgrading software firmware 51 URLs Kodak Web sites 45 USB transferring pictures 33 V video action print 24 copying 22 edit 22 ema...

Page 69: ...www kodak com go support 63 Index W warranty 53 white balance 28 WINDOWS OS installing software 33 Z zoom optical 6 zoom button ii ...

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