KODAK EASYSHARE M550Digital CameraExtended user guidewww.kodak.comFor interactive tutorials: www.kodak.com/go/howtoFor help with your camera:www.kodak
4 www.kodak.com/go/supportSetting up your cameraTurning on the cameraSetting the language and date/timeNOTE: To change language in the future, use th
Setting up your camerawww.kodak.com/go/support 5Storing pictures on an optional SD or SDHC CardYour camera has internal memory. We recommend purchasin
6 www.kodak.com/go/support2 Taking pictures/videosTaking picturesTo get clear, focused pictures:1 The camera turns on in Smart Capture mode. (If it’s
Taking pictures/videoswww.kodak.com/go/support 7Taking a video1 Press the Mode button, then until the LCD displays Video , then press OK.2 Press th
8 www.kodak.com/go/supportTaking pictures/videosAdjusting LCD brightnessTo adjust the LCD brightness for your environment, see page 35.Understanding t
Taking pictures/videoswww.kodak.com/go/support 9Using the optical zoom1 Use the LCD to frame your subject.2 To zoom in, press Telephoto (T). To zoom o
10 www.kodak.com/go/supportTaking pictures/videosUsing the flashFlash modes Flash firesAuto When the lighting conditions require it.Fill (Flash On) Ev
Taking pictures/videoswww.kodak.com/go/support 11Using different modesPress the Mode button, then until the LCD displays the mode that best suits yo
12 www.kodak.com/go/supportTaking pictures/videosUsing Scene (SCN) modesChoose a Scene mode—for great pictures in practically any situation.1 Press th
Taking pictures/videoswww.kodak.com/go/support 13Using shortcutsYour camera has a clean, uncluttered interface. For quick access to the most popular c
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14 www.kodak.com/go/supportTaking pictures/videosUsing the self-timerUse the self-timer when you want to be included in a picture or to ensure a stead
Taking pictures/videoswww.kodak.com/go/support 15Taking panoramic picturesUse panorama to “stitch” up to 3 pictures into a panoramic scene.NOTE: Only
16 www.kodak.com/go/support3 Sharing and tagging picturesSharing pictures through social networksIt’s never been easier to share your pictures on your
Sharing and tagging pictureswww.kodak.com/go/support 17Choose which social networking sites to display on your cameraYou can show/hide social networki
18 www.kodak.com/go/supportSharing and tagging picturesTagging picturesTag pictures to make them easy to find, later. You can tag pictures in 2 ways:
Sharing and tagging pictureswww.kodak.com/go/support 19Need to update a name?If you meet a new friend—James—but you already have pictures tagged with
20 www.kodak.com/go/supportSharing and tagging picturesUsing the keyboardThe keyboard appears when you need to add names or keywords.1 Press to hi
www.kodak.com/go/support 214 Reviewing and editingReviewing pictures/videos1 Press the Review button.2 Press for previous/next picture/video. To
22 www.kodak.com/go/supportReviewing and editingDeleting pictures/videos1 Press the Review button.2 Press for previous/next picture/video.3 Press t
Reviewing and editingwww.kodak.com/go/support 23Viewing pictures/videos in different waysMagnifying a picture1 Press the Review button.The camera sho
Product featureswww.kodak.com/go/support iFront viewIMPORTANT: Your camera offers a built-in Help system. See page 41.LensMicrophoneFlashSelf-timer/Vi
24 www.kodak.com/go/supportReviewing and editingA smarter way to find and enjoy your picturesTag pictures—by people or keywords—to make them easy to f
Reviewing and editingwww.kodak.com/go/support 25Understanding the review icons* For more about shortcuts, see page 13.Know when your battery needs cha
26 www.kodak.com/go/supportReviewing and editingCreating a multimedia slide showUse Multimedia Slide Show to display your pictures/videos on the LCD.
Reviewing and editingwww.kodak.com/go/support 27Displaying pictures/videos on a televisionYou can display pictures/videos on a television, computer mo
28 www.kodak.com/go/supportReviewing and editingUsing the menu button in review1 Press the Review button then the Menu button.2 Press to choose a
Reviewing and editingwww.kodak.com/go/support 29Editing videosYou can do incredible things with your videos.Making a picture from a videoYou can choos
30 www.kodak.com/go/supportReviewing and editingSelecting multiple pictures/videosUse the multi-select feature when you have two or more pictures to p
www.kodak.com/go/support 315 Doing more with your cameraIMPORTANT: Your camera offers a built-in Help system. To get the most from your camera, see p
32 www.kodak.com/go/supportDoing more with your cameraSelf-timer/BurstChoose Self-timer or Burst feature.Off10 Seconds2 Seconds2 Picture TimerBurst On
Doing more with your camerawww.kodak.com/go/support 33Color ModeChoose color tones.Unavailable in Video mode.High ColorNatural ColorLow ColorBlack &am
ii www.kodak.com/go/supportProduct featuresBack viewIMPORTANT: Your camera offers a built-in Help system. See page 41.OK, Wide Angle/Telephoto buttonB
34 www.kodak.com/go/supportDoing more with your cameraVideo settingsIMPORTANT: Your camera offers a built-in Help system. See page 41.Using the Setup
Doing more with your camerawww.kodak.com/go/support 35LCD BrightnessChoose LCD brightness during picture/video capture. (During Review, the LCD is set
36 www.kodak.com/go/supportDoing more with your cameraVideo Out Choose the regional setting that lets you connect the camera to a television or other
www.kodak.com/go/support 376 Transferring, printing picturesTransferring pictures to your computerDownload KODAK Software—so it’s easy to transfer an
38 www.kodak.com/go/supportTransferring, printing picturesPrinting picturesDirect printing with a KODAK All-in-One PrinterYour camera is compatible wi
Transferring, printing pictureswww.kodak.com/go/support 39Disconnecting the camera from a KODAK All-in-One Printer1 Turn off the camera and printer.2
40 www.kodak.com/go/supportTransferring, printing picturesMarking your pictures for printing1 Press the Review button. Press to find a picture. 2 P
www.kodak.com/go/support 417 TroubleshootingGetting help from your cameraYou want the most from your camera. You want to understand: What it can do
42 www.kodak.com/go/supportTroubleshootingTroubleshootingCamera problemsStatus SolutionCamera does not turn on Make sure the battery is charged and i
Troubleshootingwww.kodak.com/go/support 43Computer/connectivity problemsYou cannot take a picture Turn the camera off, then on again. Depress the Sh
www.kodak.com/go/support iiiTable of contents 11 Setting up your camera ...1A
44 www.kodak.com/go/supportTroubleshootingPicture quality problemsStatus SolutionPicture is not clear To automatically set exposure and focus, press
Troubleshootingwww.kodak.com/go/support 45Direct printing (PICTBRIDGE enabled printer) problemsStatus SolutionCannot find the desired picture Use th
46 www.kodak.com/go/supportTroubleshootingGetting help on the WebCameraSoftwareOtherGet support for your product (FAQs, troubleshooting information, a
www.kodak.com/go/support 478 AppendixCamera specificationsCCD—1/2.33-typeEffective pixels—12 MP (4040 x 3032) LCD—2.7 in. (6.9 cm) LCD; 230K pixels;
48 www.kodak.com/go/supportAppendixISO speed—Auto 64-640; manual 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1000Exposure metering—TTL-AE; Face Priority, Multi-Zone, Cent
Appendixwww.kodak.com/go/support 49Speaker—YesPICTBRIDGE support—YesPower—KODAK Li-Ion Rechargeable Digital Camera Battery KLIC-7006; 5V AC-to-USB bat
50 www.kodak.com/go/supportAppendixUpgrading your software and firmwareDownload the latest versions of KODAK Software and the camera firmware (the sof
Appendixwww.kodak.com/go/support 51 Do not allow batteries to touch metal objects, including coins. Otherwise, a battery may short circuit, discharge
52 www.kodak.com/go/supportAppendix Battery performance is reduced at temperatures below 41° F (5° C). When using your camera in cold weather, carry
Appendixwww.kodak.com/go/support 53operation, maintenance or repacking instructions, failure to use items supplied by Kodak (such as adapters and cabl
iv www.kodak.com/go/supportTable of contentsUnderstanding the review icons... 25Creati
54 www.kodak.com/go/supportAppendixRegulatory complianceFCC compliance and advisoryThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
Appendixwww.kodak.com/go/support 55Australian C-TickVCCI Class B ITERussian GOST-RCanadian DOC statementDOC Class B Compliance—This Class B digital ap
56 www.kodak.com/go/supportAppendixKorean Class B ITEKorean Li-ion Regulatory
Appendixwww.kodak.com/go/support 57China RoHS
58 www.kodak.com/go/supportIndex 1AA/V out, 27about this camera, 36accessoriesbattery, 51buying, 46SD/SDHC Card, 5add keywords, names, 20AF control (S
www.kodak.com/go/support 59Indexdownloading pictures, 37Eedit videos, 29emailing pictures, videos, 20expected battery life, 51exposurelong time, 32,
60 www.kodak.com/go/supportIndexmarkingfor email, 20memoryinserting card, 5menu settings, 31modes, 11auto, 11backlight, 12beach, 12children, 12firewor
www.kodak.com/go/support 61Indexregulatory information, 54repair, 46reset camera, 36reviewing pictures/videoas you take them, 7deleting, 22LCD, 21pro
62 www.kodak.com/go/supportIndextelevision, slide show, 27text, 12time, setting, 4timer, shutter delay, 14tipsbattery guidelines, 51care & mainten
www.kodak.com/go/support 11 Setting up your cameraAttaching the strapLoading the KLIC-7006 batteryPurchase extra batteries www.kodak.com/go/m550acce
2 www.kodak.com/go/supportSetting up your cameraCharging the batteryUsing the in-camera battery chargerCharge the battery whenever necessary.If your p
Setting up your camerawww.kodak.com/go/support 3Using the external battery chargerCharge the battery whenever necessary.Purchase extra batteries www.
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