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4  Using the menu button  .......................................................................24

Using the Capture tab ................................................................................. 24
Using the Setup tab .................................................................................... 28

5  Transferring, printing, tagging  ............................................................31

Installing the software................................................................................. 31
Transferring pictures/videos......................................................................... 32
Printing pictures.......................................................................................... 33
Tagging your pictures.................................................................................. 35

6  Troubleshooting  ..................................................................................39

7  Getting help  ........................................................................................43

Getting help from your camera .................................................................... 43
Getting help on the Web ............................................................................. 44
Getting help on the telephone..................................................................... 45

8  Appendix .............................................................................................46

Camera specifications ................................................................................. 46
Care and maintenance ................................................................................ 48
Upgrading your software and firmware........................................................ 49
Storage capacities ....................................................................................... 49
Important safety instructions ....................................................................... 49
Battery replacement, battery life .................................................................. 50
Limited warranty ......................................................................................... 51
Regulatory compliance ................................................................................ 53

Summary of Contents for C140 - EASYSHARE Digital Camera

Page 1: ...KODAK EASYSHARE C140 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 c140support ...

Page 2: ...Eastman Kodak Company Rochester New York 14650 Eastman Kodak Company 2008 All screen images are simulated Kodak EasyShare and Perfect Touch are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company 4H5263_en ...

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

Page 4: ...go support Product features Back view 1 LCD 5 OK button 2 Delete Info Menu Review buttons 6 Share button 3 Zoom Telephoto Wide Angle button 7 SD SDHC Card Battery compartment 4 Strap post 8 Tripod socket 3 1 4 5 6 2 7 8 ...

Page 5: ...tcuts 6 Using the flash 7 Using different modes 8 Taking a video 10 Using the self timer 11 Understanding the picture taking icons 12 3 Working with pictures videos 13 Reviewing pictures videos 13 Deleting pictures videos 14 Viewing pictures videos in different ways 15 Selecting multiple pictures videos 15 Playing a slide show 16 Using the menu button in review 18 Rotating pictures 18 Cropping pic...

Page 6: ...pictures 33 Tagging your pictures 35 6 Troubleshooting 39 7 Getting help 43 Getting help from your camera 43 Getting help on the Web 44 Getting help on the telephone 45 8 Appendix 46 Camera specifications 46 Care and maintenance 48 Upgrading your software and firmware 49 Storage capacities 49 Important safety instructions 49 Battery replacement battery life 50 Limited warranty 51 Regulatory compli...

Page 7: ... contents see your product package Attaching the strap Loading the AA batteries NOTE If your package included rechargeable batteries and a charger charge the batteries See the charger documentation For information on replacing batteries and extending battery life see page 50 ...

Page 8: ...g on the camera Setting the language and date time NOTE To change language and date time in the future use the Setup tab see page 28 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 9: ... Card 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 c140accessories optional 1 Turn off the camera 2 Insert or remove the optional card 3 Turn on the camera ...

Page 10: ...s indicate the camera focus area In Auto 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 framing ma...

Page 11: ...e W 2 Take the picture NOTE For focus distances see Camera Specifications starting on page 46 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 You may notice decreased image quality when using digital zoom The slider ...

Page 12: ...popular functions 1 Press the Info button to show shortcuts on the LCD 2 Press to access functions like Flash 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 Press to show hide shortcuts Shortcuts ...

Page 13: ...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 In low light hold the camera steady or use a tripod Red Eye To turn the red eye feature on off see Using the Setup tab page 28 If Red eye Pre flash is turned off the flash fires once and the camera automatically corrects red eye in the picture ...

Page 14: ...her content and for lighting You can choose the best picture 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 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 Scene Point and...

Page 15: ...ht Subjects that are in shadow 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 Snow Bright s...

Page 16: ...e 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 13 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 SCN mode For ...

Page 17: ... 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 the p...

Page 18: ...kodak com go support Taking pictures videos 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 19: ...s see page 15 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 20: ... 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 21: ...e tab 3 To see a single picture video press to highlight it Then press the Telephoto T button To select multiple pictures videos see page 15 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 15 1 Pr...

Page 22: ... button then to highlight the Review tab Highlight 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 IMPORTANT Your camera offers a built in Help system See page 43 Play a slide show loop 1 On the Slide Show menu press to highlight Loop then press OK 2 Press to highlight On then press OK 3 Press to hig...

Page 23: ...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 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 Sound cannot be played on the camera Sound is heard after the video is transferred to your comput...

Page 24: ... page 43 Rotating pictures You can rotate a picture to portrait or landscape orientation 1 Press the Review button then to find the previous next picture 2 Press the Menu button Press to highlight the Edit tab 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 counterclock...

Page 25: ...urn to Capture mode IMPORTANT Your camera offers a built in Help system See page 43 Using KODAK PERFECT TOUCH Technology KODAK PERFECT TOUCH Technology helps ensure better brighter pictures You cannot apply PERFECT TOUCH Technology to videos or pictures to which PERFECT TOUCH Technology is already applied 1 Press the Review button then for previous next picture 2 Press the Menu button then to high...

Page 26: ...l location after copying delete them see page 14 IMPORTANT Your camera offers a built in Help system See page 43 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 t...

Page 27: ... 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 43 Video Trimmed video ...

Page 28: ... 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 29: ...upport 23 Understanding the review icons Email tag Favorite tag Print tag number of prints Protected Picture Video number Upload tag Video duration Select picture Battery level Text tag name Add text tag View multi up Play video Shortcuts Date stamp ...

Page 30: ...gs remain until you change them others until you change modes or turn off the camera Using the Capture tab Press Menu and OK to access settings Capture Options IMPORTANT Your camera offers a built in Help system See page 43 Self timer Take picture s after a timed delay 10 seconds picture is taken after a 10 second delay so you have time to get into the scene 2 seconds picture is taken after a 2 se...

Page 31: ...ce 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 Ideal for indoor pictures under fluorescent lighting without flash Open Shade for pictures in shade in natural lighting Face Det...

Page 32: ... Center Zone evaluates the small area centered in the LCD Ideal when you need precise focus ISO Speed Control the camera s sensitivity to light See Camera specifications page 46 Sharpness Control picture sharpness High Normal Low Focus Mode Select a large or concentrated area of focus Auto for general picture taking Macro for sharpness and detail in pictures at close range Use available light inst...

Page 33: ... acceptable 4 x 6 inch 10 x 15 cm print or sharpness is not determined You may want to view on a computer monitor before printing Red Picture is not sharp enough for an acceptable 4 x 6 inch 10 x 15 cm print White Print sharpness is not determined Press Menu and OK to access settings Video Options IMPORTANT Your camera offers a built in Help system See page 43 Video Size Choose a video resolution ...

Page 34: ...he card if one is in the camera If not the camera uses internal memory Internal Memory the camera always uses internal memory even if a card is installed Set Tag Create tag names and assign them to pictures videos See page 35 New Tag create a tag Delete Tag delete a tag Clear All cancel selected tags Date Stamp Imprint the date on pictures Choose a date option or turn off the feature Red Eye Reduc...

Page 35: ...re on your computer Upload pictures videos are uploaded to your preferred online service when you connect to your computer or network Camera Sounds Choose sound effects On Shutter Only 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 televi...

Page 36: ...e 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 internal memory About View camera information Press Menu to highlight Setup then to access settings Setup Options IMPORTANT Your camera offers a built in Help system See page 43 ...

Page 37: ...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 38: ...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 c140accessories Learn more about connecting www kodak com go howto Turn on the camera 1 2 Connect the KODAK USB Cable Model U 8 may be included ...

Page 39: ...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 40: ...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 41: ...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 42: ... 5 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 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 ...

Page 43: ...ways see page 29 Assigning text tags to pictures videos First create a new tag name See Add a new email address or tag name on page 36 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 To r...

Page 44: ...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 45: ...fter 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 Transfer the pictures to the computer see page ...

Page 46: ...HC Cards are supported Cannot find the desired picture video To view pictures on a card or in internal memory see page 13 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 29 Make sure the external device settings are correct See the device s user s guid...

Page 47: ...t behind the subject Move so that the distance between you and the subject is within the effective flash range See camera specifications starting on page 46 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 availabl...

Page 48: ...ng 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 33 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: ...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 Press the Menu button Scroll through a Help topic then highlight a menu choice Press the Info 1 2 button ...

Page 50: ...are and software www kodak com go c140downloads 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 52: ... f 2 7 f 4 8 35 mm equivalent 36 108 mm Lens protection Built in Digital zoom 5X with 0 2X step 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 13 70 cm 5 1 27 6 in wide Macro mode 22 70 cm 8 7 27 6 in telephoto Macro mode 10 m 32 8 ft infinity wide Landscape mode Auto focus control...

Page 53: ...t Still EXIF 2 21 JPEG compression file organization DCF Video QUICKTIME CODEC Motion JPEG audio G 711 Picture size 8 0 MP 4 3 3264 x 2448 pixels 7 1 MP 3 2 3264 x 2176 pixels 6 0 MP 16 9 3264 x 1836 pixels 5 0 MP 4 3 2592 x 1944 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 2 MP 4 3 1280 x 960 pixels Color modes High Color Natural Color Low Co...

Page 54: ...otten 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 allow chemicals such as suntan lotion to contact pai...

Page 55: ...s 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 Contact Kodak customer su...

Page 56: ...ct 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 on batteries visit www kodak com go batterytypes Battery replacement battery life KODAK Oxy Alkaline Digital Camera Batteries AA 250...

Page 57: ...in Warranty service will include all labor as well as any necessary adjustments and or replacement parts If Kodak is unable to repair or replace a Product Kodak will at its option refund the purchase price paid for the Product provided the Product has been returned to Kodak along with proof of the purchase price paid Repair replacement or refund of the purchase price are the sole remedies under th...

Page 58: ...ties 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 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 ...

Page 59: ...ion 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 outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected 4 consult the dealer o...

Page 60: ...onmental 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 kodak com go recycle Product weight 130 g 4 6 oz N137 Eastman Kodak Company Rochester NY 14650 AIO 40 ...

Page 61: ...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 62: ...2 camera sounds 29 Canadian compliance 55 care and maintenance 48 children 9 clock setting 2 color mode 25 computer connecting camera 31 transfer to 31 connector USB A V 17 32 copy pictures card to memory 20 memory to card 20 to computer via USB cable 31 cropping pictures 19 customer support 45 customize camera 28 D date setting 2 date stamp 28 delete button ii deleting during quickview 5 from int...

Page 63: ...ing marks 4 G guidelines battery 50 H help camera help 43 Web links 43 high ISO 10 I icons modes 8 image storage 28 installing battery 1 SD SDHC Card 3 software 31 ISO speed 26 K KODAK EASYSHARE Software installing 31 upgrading 49 KODAK PERFECT TOUCH Technology 19 Kodak Web sites 43 L language 29 LCD ii brightness 28 reviewing pictures 13 reviewing videos 13 lens cleaning lens 48 light self timer ...

Page 64: ...ait 9 O online prints ordering 34 optical zoom 5 P PERFECT TOUCH Technology 19 PICTBRIDGE enabled printer 33 picture size 24 pictures copying 20 cropping 19 emailing tagged 36 PERFECT TOUCH 19 printing 34 printing tagged 35 protecting 14 review icons 23 reviewing 13 tagging 35 taking modes 8 transfer via USB cable 31 pictures video deleting 14 playing a video 13 power camera 2 power button i pre t...

Page 65: ...11 self timer light i service and support telephone numbers 45 set tag 28 setting AF zone 26 auto power off 29 camera sounds 29 color mode 25 date and time 2 date stamp 28 exposure metering 26 image storage 28 ISO 26 language 29 LCD brightness 28 long time exposure 25 picture size 24 picture taking mode 8 self timer 11 video out 29 video size 27 white balance 25 setting up the camera 1 setup tab 2...

Page 66: ... 31 trash can deleting 5 trimming a video 21 troubleshooting 39 turning camera on and off 2 U undelete undo 14 upgrading software firmware 49 URLs Kodak Web sites 43 USB transferring pictures 31 USB AV out i V video action print 22 copying 20 edit 20 emailing tagged 36 out 29 playback 13 protecting 14 review icons 23 size 27 transfer to computer 31 viewing 13 viewing by multi up 15 picture after t...

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