Kodak EasyShare M893 IS Extended User Manual

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Kodak EasyShare M893 IS

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  • Page 1: Digital Camera

    Kodak EasyShare M893 IS 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/m893support Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals...
  • Page 2 Eastman Kodak Company Rochester, NY 14650 © Eastman Kodak Company, 2007 All screen images are simulated. Kodak, EasyShare, and Perfect Touch are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company. P/N 4F8109_en Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals...
  • Page 3: Front View

    Product features Front view Shutter button Self-timer/video light Microphone Flash button On/Off button Speaker Flash Lens www.kodak.com/go/support Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals...
  • Page 4: Back View

    11 USB port Menu button 12 Share button 13 Battery compartment Delete button Zoom button (Wide/Telephoto) 14 SD/SDHC memory card slot Mode dial 15 Dock connector DC-In (5V) , for optional AC adapter 16 Tripod socket www.kodak.com/go/support Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Reviewing pictures/videos ................14 Using sound tags ..................16 Deleting pictures/videos ................17 Using the menu button in Review..............18 Using Kodak Perfect Touch technology ............19 Cropping pictures..................19 Editing videos ..................... 20 Running a slide show .................. 21 Viewing pictures/videos in different ways.............
  • Page 6 Camera specifications ................. 57 Care and maintenance ................60 Upgrading your software and firmware............60 Storage capacities ..................60 Important safety instructions ............... 61 Battery life ....................62 Limited Warranty ..................62 Regulatory compliance ................64 www.kodak.com/go/support Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals...
  • Page 7: Setting Up Your Camera

    Setting up your camera Attaching the strap Loading the battery Kodak Li-Ion rechargeable digital camera battery KLIC-7001 To extend battery life, see page www.kodak.com/go/support Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals...
  • Page 8: Charging The Battery

    Setting up your camera Charging the battery Battery Charging light USB AC adapter Kodak USB AC adapter (included) USB cable First, turn OFF the Kodak EasyShare camera Battery Charging light camera. or printer docks (may be sold separately) For dock compatibility, see...
  • Page 9: Turning On The Camera

    Setting the language, date/time Language: to change. to accept. Date/Time: At the prompt, press OK. to change. for previous/next field. to accept. NOTE: To change the date/time and language in the future, use the Menu button (page 28). www.kodak.com/go/support Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals...
  • Page 10: Storing Pictures On An Sd/Sdhc Card

    Your camera has internal memory. You can purchase an SD or SDHC memory card to conveniently store more pictures and videos (www.kodak.com/go/m893accessories). We recommend Kodak SD or SDHC cards. (Write-once SD cards are not supported.) Turn off the camera. Insert or remove the optional card.
  • Page 11: Taking Pictures/Videos

    10 seconds. (To exit the quickview sooner, press the Shutter button halfway.) The picture is saved Delete button unless you press the Delete button. to play a video. Press to adjust the volume during playback To review pictures/videos anytime, see page www.kodak.com/go/support Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals...
  • Page 12: Taking A Video

    Center Wide. Multiple framing marks may appear when faces are detected (see page 30). Taking a video Press the Shutter button On/Off button completely down and release. To stop recording, press and release the Shutter button again. www.kodak.com/go/support Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals...
  • Page 13: Using Optical Zoom

    NOTE: You may notice decreased image quality when using digital zoom. The slider on the zoom indicator turns red when the picture quality reaches the limit for an acceptable 4 x 6-in. (10 x 15 cm) print. www.kodak.com/go/support Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals...
  • Page 14: Using The Flash

    The flash fires once so the eyes camera automatically become accustomed to the flash, then corrects red-eye in the fires again when the picture is taken. picture. To turn the Red-eye Pre-flash feature on/off, see page www.kodak.com/go/support Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals...
  • Page 15: Using Different Picture-Taking Modes

    Point-and-shoot simplicity when taking pictures under special conditions. (See page 10.) High ISO People in low-light scenes indoors using a higher ISO. Video Capturing video with sound. (See page Favorites Reviewing favorite pictures. (See page 39.) www.kodak.com/go/support Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals...
  • Page 16: Scene Modes

    Bright, colorful light displays. Flash does not fire. Place the camera on a flat, steady surface or use a tripod. Flower Close-ups of flowers or other small subjects in bright light. Focus is set to Auto Focus (see page 31). www.kodak.com/go/support Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals...
  • Page 17: Using Camera Help

    To better understand each menu option, use camera Help. Select an option you want to learn more about, then press the Zoom telephoto (T) button. T Turn on Help Scroll up/down OK Turn off Help www.kodak.com/go/support Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals...
  • Page 18: Taking Panoramic Pictures

    5 If you are taking only 2 pictures, press the OK button to stitch them together. After you take 3 pictures, the pictures are automatically stitched together. The LCD displays a quickview for approximately 10 seconds. Take 2 or 3 pictures. Get 1 panoramic picture. www.kodak.com/go/support Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals...
  • Page 19: Understanding The Picture-Taking Icons

    Exposure metering Framing marks White balance Long time exposure Image stabilization Framing ISO speed grid Battery level Exposure compensation In capture mode—shutter pressed halfway Camera mode Auto Exposure/ Auto Focus warning Battery level Exposure compensation www.kodak.com/go/support Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals...
  • Page 20: Working With Pictures/Videos

    25.) 1 Press the Review button. 2 Press to view previous/next picture/video. To save battery power, use an optional Kodak EasyShare dock or Kodak 5-volt AC adapter. (Visit: www.kodak.com/go/m893accessories.) Review NOTE: Pictures taken at 3:2 and 16:9 picture sizes have a black bar at the top and bottom. A video’s duration is displayed at the top of the LCD.
  • Page 21: Playing A Video

    2X, 4X. Reverse Forward 7 Press during playback to reverse at 2X, 4X. Viewing picture/video information 1 Press the Review button. 2 Repeatedly press to turn on/off status icons and picture/video info. www.kodak.com/go/support Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals...
  • Page 22: Using Sound Tags

    Playing a sound tag 1 Press the Review button, then to find a tagged picture. 2 Press to play the sound tag. 3 Press to adjust the volume. 4 Press OK to stop playback. Review www.kodak.com/go/support Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals...
  • Page 23: Deleting Pictures/Videos

    The Protect icon appears with the protected picture/video. Press the Menu button to exit the menu. CAUTION: Formatting a card deletes all (including protected) pictures/videos. Formatting internal memory deletes all pictures/videos, email addresses, album names, and favorites. www.kodak.com/go/support Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals...
  • Page 24: Using The Menu Button In Review

    41 Sound tag page 16 Protect/Unprotect page 17 Make Picture page 20 Copy page 21 Videos Trim page 20 Slide Show page 26 Action Print page 21 Multimedia page 23 Slide show Multi-up page 24 www.kodak.com/go/support Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals...
  • Page 25: Using Kodak Perfect Touch Technology

    Working with pictures/videos 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 press to find Edit. 3 Press to highlight Perfect Touch tech., then press OK.
  • Page 26: Editing Videos

    4 Follow the screen prompts. (Use fast-forward and Video Trimmed video fast-reverse, if needed.) The video is trimmed. (You can save it as a new video or replace the original.) Press the Menu button to exit the menu. www.kodak.com/go/support Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals...
  • Page 27: Running A Slide Show

    Slide Show, then press the OK button. 3 Press to highlight Begin Show, then press the OK button. The slide show begins. Each picture/video is displayed once. To interrupt the Slide Show, press the OK button. www.kodak.com/go/support Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals...
  • Page 28: Changing The Slide Show Display Interval

    3 Press to highlight Begin Show, then press the OK button. The slide show repeats until you press the OK button or until battery power is exhausted. The Loop feature remains until you change it. www.kodak.com/go/support Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals...
  • Page 29 OK button. Begin Show Music Effect Play Order Each picture/video is displayed once. To interrupt the slide show, press the OK button. After the slide show plays, you may save or modify it. www.kodak.com/go/support Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals...
  • Page 30: Viewing Pictures/Videos In Different Ways

    T button. To return to the list of dates or albums, press the W button. Press the Review button to exit Review. For more information about albums, see page www.kodak.com/go/support Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals...
  • Page 31 Turn off the camera before connecting/disconnecting the A/V cable. Failure to do so may cause damage to the camera, pictures, or memory card. Turn off the camera. Connect the A/V cable. Turn on the camera. View pictures/videos/slide shows on a television. www.kodak.com/go/support Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals...
  • Page 32: Selecting Multiple Pictures/Videos

    NOTE: Pictures/videos are copied, not moved. To remove pictures/videos from the original location after copying, delete them (see page 17). Tags that you applied for print, email, and favorites are not copied. Protection settings are not copied. To apply protection to a picture/video, see page www.kodak.com/go/support Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals...
  • Page 33: Understanding The Review Icons

    Working with pictures/videos Understanding the review icons Pictures Protect Favorite Email tag Print tag/number of prints Kodak Perfect Touch Picture number tech. Image storage location Review mode Album name Play time Volume control indicator (sound tags) Scroll arrows Battery level...
  • Page 34: Doing More With Your Camera

    Capture plus for other picture-taking settings Setup for other camera settings 3 Press to highlight a setting, then press the OK button. 4 Choose an option, then press the OK button. NOTE: For Review and Review plus options, see page www.kodak.com/go/support Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals...
  • Page 35 For recommended print sizes, visit: 6.1 MP (16:9)—HDTV format in high resolution. www.kodak.com/go/printsizes 5.0 MP (4:3)—medium file size. 3.1 MP (4:3)—medium file size. 2.2 MP (3:2)—for printing on EasyShare printer docks and photo printers (at a lower resolution than 7.2 MP).
  • Page 36 LCD. If used with Selectable AF zones, the exposure spot follows the focus zone. Ideal when you need an exact exposure of a specific area in the picture. www.kodak.com/go/support Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals...
  • Page 37 Red Eye mode. Maintain Settings Exit Choose which settings are Flash saved, even after the camera is White Balance turned off. ISO Speed Available only in Auto mode. Color Mode Sharpness Exposure Metering AF Zone www.kodak.com/go/support Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals...
  • Page 38: Customizing Your Camera

    1 In any mode, press the Menu button. 2 Press to highlight Setup, then press OK. 3 Press to highlight a setting, then press OK. 4 Choose an option, then press OK. 5 Press the Menu button to exit. www.kodak.com/go/support Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals...
  • Page 39 Orient pictures so that they are displayed with the correct side up. Camera Sounds Themes—applies the same sound effect set to all functions. Choose sound effects. Individual—choose a sound effect for each function. Sound Volume High Medium www.kodak.com/go/support Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals...
  • Page 40 Internal Memory—deletes everything in pictures/videos, including internal memory including email addresses, those that are protected. album names, and favorites; formats the internal memory. Removing a card during formatting may damage the card. About View camera information. www.kodak.com/go/support Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals...
  • Page 41: Using The Self-Timer

    Use the same procedure to take a video, but: Turn the Mode dial to Video Press the Shutter button completely down. NOTE: Only the 2- and 10-second options are available in video mode. The video stops when no storage space remains. www.kodak.com/go/support Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals...
  • Page 42: Using Burst

    Before you take a picture, you can adjust exposure compensation to make pictures darker or lighter. (Available only in some modes.) Press to decrease exposure compensation. Press to increase exposure compensation. The exposure compensation level is shown on the LCD and the image gets darker or lighter. www.kodak.com/go/support Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals...
  • Page 43: Using The Framing Grid To Compose A Picture

    Repeat until the desired print quantity is applied to pictures. 4 Press OK. The Print icon appears in the status area. 5 Press the Share button to exit the menu. www.kodak.com/go/support Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals...
  • Page 44: Tagging Pictures And Videos For Emailing

    Tagging pictures and videos for emailing First—on your computer Use Kodak EasyShare software to create an email address book on your computer. Then copy up to 32 email addresses to the camera’s internal memory. For details, click the Help button in EasyShare software.
  • Page 45: Tagging Pictures As Favorites

    When you transfer the tagged pictures/videos to your computer, the Email screen opens and lets you send them to the addresses you specified. For details, click the Help button in Kodak EasyShare software. Tagging pictures as favorites Want to keep copies of your favorite pictures on your camera? Start with the Share button! 1.
  • Page 46: Optional Settings

    4 Press the Menu button to exit the menu. Preventing favorites from transferring to the camera 1 Open Kodak EasyShare software. Click the My Collection tab. 2 Go to the Albums view. 3 Click the Camera Favorites Album for your camera.
  • Page 47 Use the Album feature in Review mode to tag the pictures/videos in your camera with album names. First—on your computer Use EasyShare software to create albums on your computer, then copy up to 32 album names to the camera’s internal memory. See EasyShare software Help for details. www.kodak.com/go/support Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals...
  • Page 48 Use the EasyShare software that was packaged with your camera to create album names on your computer. The next time you connect the camera to the computer, copy up to 32 albums to the album name list. See EasyShare software Help for details. www.kodak.com/go/support Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals...
  • Page 49 6 Press the Menu button to exit the menu. Third—transfer to your computer When you transfer the tagged pictures or videos to your computer, EasyShare software opens and categorizes your pictures in the appropriate album. See EasyShare software Help for details. www.kodak.com/go/support Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals...
  • Page 50: Transferring And Printing Pictures

    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, visit www.kodak.com/go/register. 5 If prompted, restart the computer. If you turned off anti-virus software, turn it back on.
  • Page 51: Transferring Pictures With The Usb Cable

    Also available for transferring You can also use these Kodak products to transfer your pictures and videos. Kodak EasyShare camera dock, Kodak EasyShare printer dock (see page Kodak multi-card reader, Kodak SD multimedia card reader-writer Purchase these and other accessories at a dealer of Kodak products or visit www.kodak.com/go/m893accessories.
  • Page 52: Printing Pictures

    Transferring and printing pictures Printing pictures Printing with a Kodak EasyShare printer dock Dock your camera to the Kodak EasyShare printer dock and print directly—with or without a computer. Purchase this and other accessories at a dealer of Kodak products or visit www.kodak.com/go/m893accessories.
  • Page 53 1 Turn off the camera and printer. 2 Disconnect the USB cable from the camera and the printer. Using a printer that is not PictBridge enabled For details on printing pictures from your computer, click the Help button in EasyShare software. www.kodak.com/go/support Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals...
  • Page 54: Dock Compatibility For Your Camera

    Dock compatibility for your camera To see which Kodak EasyShare docks are compatible with your camera, visit www.kodak.com/go/dockcompatibility. Purchase camera docks, printer docks, and other accessories at a dealer of Kodak products or visit www.kodak.com/go/m893accessories. www.kodak.com/go/support Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals...
  • Page 55: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting For step-by-step product support, visit www.kodak.com/go/m893support, and select Interactive Troubleshooting & Repairs. Camera problems If... Try one or more of the following Camera does not Remove the battery, then reinsert correctly (see page turn on. Install new battery. Camera does not...
  • Page 56 Move so that the distance between you and the subject is within the effective flash range (see page 58). Use Fill flash (page 8) or change your position so light is not behind the subject. Increase Exposure Compensation (see page 36). www.kodak.com/go/support Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals...
  • Page 57: Camera/Computer Communications

    Connect the USB cable to camera and computer port (see page 45). Install the software (see page 44). Disconnect the USB cable. Close all software applications. Re-install the software (see page 44). Disconnect camera from the computer. Close all software applications, reconnect camera. www.kodak.com/go/support Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals...
  • Page 58: Lcd Screen Messages

    (Please format memory card or insert another card) Only one USB Unplug the USB cable from the camera. connection Remove the camera from the dock. allowed. Disconnect cable or rem. (remove) camera from dock. www.kodak.com/go/support Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals...
  • Page 59 Caution: Formatting a card deletes all pictures and videos, including protected files. Date and time Reset the clock (see page have been reset No address book Create and copy address book from computer. See the Kodak on camera EasyShare software Help. (Connect with computer to import address book) www.kodak.com/go/support...
  • Page 60 Troubleshooting If... Try one or more of the following No album names Create and copy album names from computer. See the Kodak on camera EasyShare software Help. (Connect with computer to import album names) High camera Leave the camera off for 10 minutes, then turn it back on.
  • Page 61: Getting Help

    Get help with the Windows operating system and www.kodak.com/go/pcbasics working with digital pictures Other Get support for other cameras, software, accessories www.kodak.com/go/support Get information on Kodak EasyShare printer docks www.kodak.com/go/printerdocks Get information on Kodak inkjet products www.kodak.com/go/inkjet Optimize your printer for truer, more vibrant colors www.kodak.com/go/onetouch Register your camera www.kodak.com/go/register...
  • Page 62 Getting help NOTE: If you have questions concerning this product, you may speak with Kodak customer support. Australia 1800 267 588 Netherlands 020 346 9372 Austria 0179 567 357 New Zealand 0800 880 120 Belgium 02 713 14 45 Norway...
  • Page 63: Appendix

    Appendix Camera specifications For more specifications, visit www.kodak.com/go/m893support. CCD—1/2.5 in., 4:3 aspect ratio; 8.3 MP (total), 8.1 MP (effective) Picture sizes— 8.1 MP (4:3): 3296 x 2472 pixels 7.2 MP (3:2): 3296 x 2196 pixels 6.1 MP (16:9): 3296 x 1854 pixels 5.0 MP (4:3): 2592 x 1944 pixels...
  • Page 64 . MMC and write-once SD cards are not supported. (The SD logo is a trademark of the SD Card Association.) Internal storage capacity—32 MB internal memory/19 MB available for image storage (1 MB equals one million bytes) www.kodak.com/go/support Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals...
  • Page 65 Appendix Power—Kodak Li-Ion rechargeable digital camera battery KLIC-7001; optional Kodak 5V AC adapter; optional Kodak USB AC adapter (for battery charging only) Communication with computer—USB 2.0 Full Speed (PIMA 15740 protocol), via USB cable model U-8, EasyShare camera dock or printer dock PictBridge support—Yes...
  • Page 66: Care And Maintenance

    Do not allow chemicals, such as suntan lotion, to contact painted surfaces. Service agreements may be available in your country. Contact a dealer of Kodak products for more information. For digital camera disposal or recycling information, contact your local authorities.
  • Page 67: Important Safety Instructions

    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 cause fire, electric shock, or injury. For approved accessories, visit www.kodak.com/go/accessories.
  • Page 68: Battery Life

    For more information on batteries, visit www.kodak.com/go/batterytypes. Battery life Kodak Li-Ion rechargeable digital camera battery KLIC-7001: 200-250 pictures per charge. Battery life per CIPA testing method. (Approximate number of pictures in Auto mode, using internal memory.) Actual life may vary based on usage.
  • Page 69 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.
  • Page 70: Regulatory Compliance

    Unless a specific Kodak warranty is communicated to the purchaser in writing by a Kodak company, no warranty or liability exists beyond any minimum requirements imposed by law, even though defect, damage, or loss may be by negligence or other act.
  • Page 71: Canadian Doc Statement

    Canadian DOC statement DOC Class B Compliance This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. — Observation des normes-Classe B—Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. www.kodak.com/go/support Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals...
  • Page 72: Waste Electrical And Electronic Equipment Labeling

    EU: It is the user’s responsibility to discard this equipment into an approved, segregated collection scheme to enable its suitable treatment/disposal and to improve human/environmental protection. For more information, see your retailer, local authority or www.kodak.com/go/recycle. (Product weight: 109 g.) Korean Class B ITE VCCI Class B ITE www.kodak.com/go/support...
  • Page 73 Appendix China RoHS Russian GOST-R Eastman Kodak Company Rochester, NY 14650 AIO-40 www.kodak.com/go/support Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals...
  • Page 74 2 card to memory, 26 compartment, ii memory to card, 26 extending life, 62 to computer, 44 loading, 1 cropping pictures, 19, 20 types, 59 customer support, 55, 56 beach, 10 customizing camera settings, 32 www.kodak.com/go/support Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals...
  • Page 75 29 about pictures, videos, 15 metering, 30 installing external video device batteries, 1 viewing pictures/videos, slide SD/SDHC card, 4 shows, 25 software, 44 internal memory storage capacity, 60 favorites ISO speed, 31 removing, 40 www.kodak.com/go/support Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals...
  • Page 76 Index children, 11 Kodak fireworks, 10 EasyShare software, 44, 60 flower, 10 Perfect Touch technology, 19 landscape, 10 manner/museum, 11 night landscape, 10 landscape, 10 night portrait, 10 LCD, ii portrait, 10 brightness, 33 SCN, 9 reviewing pictures, 14 self-portrait, 11...
  • Page 77 26 problem-solving, 49 self-portrait, 11 protecting pictures, videos, 17 self-timer, 35 self-timer light, i quickview, using, 5 service and support telephone numbers, 56 setting recycling, disposal, 60, 66 about, 34 red-eye, flash, 8 auto-focus, 18 www.kodak.com/go/support Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals...
  • Page 78 44 self-timer delay, 35 trash can, deleting, 5 slide show tripod socket, ii continuous loop, 22 troubleshooting, 49 running, 21 turning camera on and off, 3 snow, 10 software installing, 44 undelete, 17 upgrading, 60 www.kodak.com/go/support Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals...
  • Page 79 38 transfer, 44 viewing by date, album, 24 by multi-up, 24 viewing picture after taking, 5, 14 viewing picture, video information, 15 volume, 33 warranty, 62 WEEE, 66 white balance, 30 Windows OS-based computers www.kodak.com/go/support Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals...

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