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- Page 1 Kodak EasyShare LS755 zoom digital camera User’s Guide www.kodak.com For interactive tutorials, www.kodak.com/go/howto For help with your camera, www.kodak.com/go/ls755support...
- Page 2 Eastman Kodak Company Rochester, New York 14650 © Eastman Kodak Company, 2004 All screen images are simulated. Kodak and EasyShare are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company. P/N 4J1473...
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Page 3: Front View
Front View Shutter button On/Off button Camera modes indicator Mode button Speaker Bottom view (with the slot cover open) www.kodak.com/go/support Microphone Lens/Lens cover Flash unit Self timer light To open the slot cover, slide it to the direction of the arrow. -
Page 4: Product Features
Zoom button W (Wide Angle) Review button Using the 5-way controller Camera screen (LCD) Share button 10 OK button 11 5-way controller 12 Delete button 13 Ready light Setting the flash Setting the focus View previous./next picture or video Make menu selections www.kodak.com/go/support... -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Viewing single pictures and videos ... 32 Viewing multiple pictures and videos ... 33 Playing a video... 33 Editing videos ... 34 Deleting pictures and videos... 34 Magnifying pictures... 35 Changing review settings ... 35 Protecting pictures and videos from deletion... 36 www.kodak.com/go/support... - Page 6 Copying pictures and videos ... 38 Resizing Pictures ... 39 Viewing picture and video information... 40 4 Using the Kodak Photo Frame Dock ... 41 Photo Frame display settings ... 41 5 Installing the software ... 43 Minimum system requirements ... 43 Install the software ...
- Page 7 10 Appendix ... 62 Camera specifications ... 62 Tips, safety, maintenance ... 65 Maximum number of pictures ... 65 Power-saving features... 66 Upgrading your software and firmware... 66 Regulatory compliance ... 67 www.kodak.com/go/support...
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Page 8: Getting Started
1 Camera 2 Wrist strap 3 Lithium-ion rechargeable battery 4 USB cable Not shown: User’s guide, Start Here! guide, Welcome kit, Kodak EasyShare software CD. Contents may change without notice. Installing the software first Install the software from the Kodak EasyShare software CD before connecting the camera (or optional printer dock or Photo Frame Dock) to the computer. -
Page 9: Loading The Battery
Otherwise, a battery may short circuit, discharge energy, become hot, or leak. ■ For battery disposal information, check with your local authorities. Battery life Your box contains a Kodak EasyShare Li-Ion rechargeable battery. Actual battery life may vary based on usage. Li-Ion rechargeable battery (KLIC-7000) www.kodak.com/go/support 1 Open the slot cover. -
Page 10: Charging The Battery
Getting started Extending battery life Use only a Kodak EasyShare Li-Ion rechargeable battery (KLIC-7000). Damage caused by accessories not manufactured by Kodak is not covered under warranty. ■ Limit the following activities that quickly deplete battery power: ■ Repeatedly using the zoom and holding the Shutter button halfway down ■... -
Page 11: Turning The Camera On And Off
Press setting. 5 When finished, press the OK button. NOTE: Depending on your computer operating system, Kodak EasyShare software may let your computer update the camera clock when you connect the camera. See the EasyShare software Help for details. -
Page 12: Icons That Appear On The Camera Screen
Picture taking screen Pressing the OK button switches on and off the Icon Display mode. In custom mode, press the OK button to cycle through the Icon Display ON mode, the Histogram Display mode, and the Icon Display OFF mode. www.kodak.com/go/support... -
Page 13: Icon Display
If it is to the left, it is too dark. Review screen Pressing the OK button cycles through the Icon Display ON mode, the Picture Information mode, and the Icon Display OFF mode. www.kodak.com/go/support Focus Exposure compensation... - Page 14 Auto-focus Shutter speed Focal length Focus Flash Exposure compensation ISO speed Latitude Flash compensation Favorites icon White balance www.kodak.com/go/support Picture protection Picture / Video number Image storage Album name Histogram Remaining battery life Picture taking date Picture taking time Color mode...
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Page 15: Storing Pictures And Videos On An Xd-Picture Card
28). page 65 for storage capacities. To see which xD-Picture Card™ may be used, check at a dealer of Kodak products or at www.kodak.com/go/ls755accessories. www.kodak.com/go/support 1 Turn off the camera and open the slot cover. 2 Orient the card as shown on the camera body. -
Page 16: Taking Pictures And Videos
Shutter button. 5 You can set the camera to automatically stop recording after a specified period of time (see page 25). www.kodak.com/go/support page 13) turns green, for other picture and video... -
Page 17: Camera Modes
Use this mode Auto Scene Custom Video Setup www.kodak.com/go/support Taking pictures and videos Use the Mode button to highlight the mode mark that suits your shooting conditions. General picture-taking. Automatically sets exposure, focus, and flash. Point-and-shoot simplicity for taking pictures under... -
Page 18: Scene Modes
Pictures of text in printed materials. Flower For taking close up pictures of subjects such as flowers. Reproduces colors of flowers vividly. 1 Press the Mode button to highlight Scene mode 2 Press to select an appropriate Scene mode. www.kodak.com/go/support... -
Page 19: Focus Setting
The focus can be adjusted for subjects as close as 2 in. (5 cm) to macro the camera. The lens is automatically set to Wide Angle and the zoom function is disabled. www.kodak.com/go/support Taking pictures and videos You can choose a focus setting to a desired distance. Use for taking close-ups or shooting a background without focusing on a close object. -
Page 20: Using The Af Frame
NOTE: If the camera is not focusing on the desired subject, the AF frame turns red. Recompose the scene and repeat the previous Step. 2 Press the Shutter button completely down to take the picture. NOTE: The AF frame does not appear when Focus is set to Inf. AF frame www.kodak.com/go/support... -
Page 21: Reviewing Pictures And Videos Just Taken (Quickview)
NOTE: Only the final picture of a burst series is displayed during Quickview. If you press the Delete button, all pictures in the burst series are deleted. To delete selectively, do so in Review mode (see page www.kodak.com/go/support Taking pictures and videos ■ Play (video): Press then press the OK button to play the video. -
Page 22: Using Optical Zoom
Press W (Wide Angle) to zoom out. 3 The zoom indicator appears on the camera screen. Press the Zoom button T to move the indicator upward, and the Zoom button W to move it downward. 4 Take a picture or video. www.kodak.com/go/support... -
Page 23: Using The Flash
Slow Sync Activates red-eye mode at slow shutter speed.Taking pictures Red-eye of people with night backgrounds. Hold the camera steady. www.kodak.com/go/support Taking pictures and videos Flash range 1.5 - 7.2 ft (0.5 - 2.2 m) 1.5 - 4.3 ft (0.5 - 1.3 m) - Page 24 (Panning Shot) TV Screen Default setting Available settings Auto* Auto, Off, Fill, Auto red-eye reduction Fill Auto, Off, Auto red-eye reduction Fill Slow Sync Red-eye Off Fill Auto Auto, Off, Fill, Auto red-eye reduction Auto Fill None Fill None www.kodak.com/go/support...
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Page 25: Manually Setting The White Balance
4 Take a picture of a blank sheet of white paper in the entire camera screen. 5 Press the OK button. To retake the picture, select Retry, then press the OK button. The white balance setting is recorded in the camera. www.kodak.com/go/support Taking pictures and videos Default setting Available settings... -
Page 26: Changing Picture-Taking Settings
For details, see page Unavailable in Burst mode. CONTINUOUS—no pause between optical and digital zoom. PAUSE (default)—after reaching the limit of optical zoom, the zoom button must be released, then activated again to begin digital zoom. NONE—digital zoom is disabled www.kodak.com/go/support... - Page 27 This setting remains until you change it. Scene Customizing Choose a scene mode to be used in custom mode. www.kodak.com/go/support Taking pictures and videos Icon Options ON or OFF (default) Press the Shutter button halfway and hold to set the exposure, focus, and white balance.
- Page 28 Ideal for indoor pictures under tungsten or halogen lighting without flash. MANUAL (M)—set the white balance manually (available only in Custom mode). ) is set to ON, these settings remain even if page 27 www.kodak.com/go/support...
- Page 29 This setting remains until you change modes or turn off the camera.* * If Setting Memory (see you turn off the camera. www.kodak.com/go/support Taking pictures and videos Icon Options High Color—for taking pictures with highly saturated, vivid colors.
- Page 30 Highlights—use for scenery with bright highlights. Improves the gradation of highlighted areas, but may intensify shadows under some lighting conditions. Unavailable in Video, Auto, and Scene modes. ) is set to ON, these settings remain even if page 27 www.kodak.com/go/support...
- Page 31 This setting remains until you change modes or turn off the camera.* * If Setting Memory (see you turn off the camera. www.kodak.com/go/support Taking pictures and videos Icon Options –1.0, –0.7, –0.3, 0.0 (default), +0.3, +0.7, +1.0, Max Power At Max Power, the flash is fired at full strength with no compensation for the pre-flash.
- Page 32 ON or OFF (default) Available only in Video mode. ON (default) or OFF Available only in Video mode. CONTINUOUS (default)—as long as there is room on the card or internal memory. 5, 15, or 30 SECONDS. Available only in Video mode. www.kodak.com/go/support...
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Page 33: Customizing Your Camera
Shutter Sound Choose the sound to be heard when you press the Shutter button. www.kodak.com/go/support Taking pictures and videos Icon Options OFF (default)—Turn the Time Lapse Capture mode off. - Page 34 ON (default) The orientation sensor is turned off in Burst mode. ON (default)—A brief description of the picture-taking mode is displayed for 3 seconds. page Date—Choose a format for the date display. Time—Choose a format for the time display. www.kodak.com/go/support...
- Page 35 Photo Frame Setting Set the Photo Frame function that can be used when the camera is set in the Kodak Photo Frame Dock. Format Formatting deletes all pictures and videos, including those that are protected. Removing a card during formatting may damage the card.
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Page 36: Putting Yourself In The Picture
25. To turn off the Self-Timer camera sounds, see Self-Timer turns off after you take the video or if you change modes. and then press the OK button. , then press the OK button. www.kodak.com/go/support , and then press the page 29. The... -
Page 37: Recording In Time Lapse Capture Mode
5 Compose the scene, then press the Shutter button completely down to start Time Lapse Capture. 6 Press the Shutter button again to end Time Lapse Capture. www.kodak.com/go/support Taking pictures and videos Set the number of pictures to be taken. -
Page 38: Pre-Tagging For Album Names
First—on your computer Use Kodak EasyShare software (V 4.0 or later) to create album names on your computer. Then copy up to 32 album names to the album name list the next time you connect the camera to the computer. -
Page 39: Reviewing Pictures And Videos
In Favorites mode, you can display and manage shared pictures saved in the Favorites section of the camera's internal memory. For more details see page To save battery power during review, use an optional printer dock, or a Kodak Photo Frame Dock. (Visit www.kodak.com/go/ls755accessories.) Viewing single pictures and videos 1 Press the Review button. -
Page 40: Viewing Multiple Pictures And Videos
To replay the video, press the OK button. ■ ■ To go to the previous or next picture or video, press ■ Pressing after stopping video playback brings up the Review menu. to select a different picture. during playback. www.kodak.com/go/support... -
Page 41: Editing Videos
4 To delete more pictures and videos, go to Step 2. NOTE: You cannot delete protected pictures and videos. Remove protection before deleting (see page 36). www.kodak.com/go/support Reviewing pictures and videos to highlight New or Overwrite, then press to highlight OK, then press the OK... -
Page 42: Magnifying Pictures
To exit Magnify, press the OK button. 3 To exit the Review mode, press the Review button. Changing review settings In Review mode, press the Menu button for review settings. PROTECT (page SLIDE SHOW (page COPY (page Resize (page IMAGE STORAGE (page www.kodak.com/go/support... -
Page 43: Protecting Pictures And Videos From Deletion
Formatting internal memory or xD-Picture Card™ deletes all (including protected) pictures and videos. Formatting internal memory also erases e-mail addresses, album names, and favorites. To restore them, see Kodak EasyShare software Help. Running a slide show Use the Slide Show to display your pictures and videos on the camera screen. -
Page 44: Changing The Slide Show Display Interval
(yellow) and audio-in port (white). See your television’s user’s guide for details. 3 Review pictures and videos on the television. to highlight INTERVAL, then press to highlight LOOP, then press the OK www.kodak.com/go/support page 28). -
Page 45: Copying Pictures And Videos
(see page 34). Tags that you applied for print, e-mail, Favorites, and Protect settings ■ are not copied. To apply protection to a picture or video, see www.kodak.com/go/support Reviewing pictures and videos , then press the OK button. page... -
Page 46: Resizing Pictures
New or Overwrite, then press the OK button. A confirmation screen appears. NOTE: If you select Overwrite, you cannot return the picture to its original size. 6 Press to highlight OK, then press the OK button. , then press the OK button. page 39). www.kodak.com/go/support... -
Page 47: Viewing Picture And Video Information
Viewing picture and video information 1 Press the Review button, then press the OK button. 2 To view information on the next or previous picture or video, press 3 Press the OK button to exit. www.kodak.com/go/support Reviewing pictures and videos ° clockwise. -
Page 48: Using The Kodak Photo Frame Dock
Using the Kodak Photo Frame Dock In certain regions, the Kodak Photo Frame Dock is included. By connecting the camera to the Photo Frame Dock, the camera can be used like a picture frame to display pictures saved in the camera. - Page 49 Using the Kodak Photo Frame Dock Select whether to display pictures from the camera’s Photo Frame Image— internal memory, Favorites mode in internal memory, or from an xD-Picture Card™. Set how long you want Photo Frame Dock to run. Once the Running Time—...
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Page 50: Installing The Software
NOTE: Mac OS 8.6 and 9.x do not support the Share button functions, including Favorites. Mac OS X 10.2.3 to 10.2.8 or Mac OS 10.3 is recommended for full functionality. To download EasyShare software for Mac OS 8.6 and 9.x, visit www.kodak.com/go/ls755support. Macintosh computers ■... -
Page 51: Install The Software
Install the software 1 Close all software applications that are open on your computer (including anti-virus software). 2 Place the Kodak EasyShare software CD into the CD-ROM drive. 3 Load the software: Windows OS-based computer— choose Run from the Start menu and type d:\setup.exe where d is the drive letter that contains the CD. -
Page 52: Sharing Pictures And Videos
ALBUM NOTE: Tags remain until removed. If a tagged picture/video is copied, the tag is not copied. In a burst series, only the last picture is tagged during Quickview. Pictures Videos ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ www.kodak.com/go/support ✔ ✔... -
Page 53: Tagging Pictures For Printing
CANCEL PRINTS is not available in Quickview. Printing tagged pictures When you transfer the tagged pictures to your computer, the Kodak EasyShare software print screen opens. For details on printing, click the Help button in the Kodak EasyShare software. -
Page 54: Tagging Pictures As Favorites
When you transfer the tagged pictures/videos to your computer, the e-mail screen opens and lets you send them to the addresses you specified. For details, click the Help button in the Kodak EasyShare software. Tagging pictures as favorites You can store your favorite pictures in the Favorites camera’s internal memory, then share them with friends and family. -
Page 55: Optional Settings
Review button to enter the Review mode. (See NOTE: The camera holds a limited number of favorites. Use Camera Favorites in the Kodak EasyShare software to customize the size of your camera Favorites information, click the Help button in the software. -
Page 56: Removing All Favorites From Your Camera
Review mode. First—on your computer Use Kodak EasyShare software (V 4.0 or later) to create album names. Up to 32 album names can be copied to the camera’s internal memory. See the EasyShare software Help for details. - Page 57 CLEAR ALL. Third—transfer to your computer When you transfer the tagged pictures or videos to your computer, Kodak EasyShare software opens and categorizes your pictures in the appropriate album folder. See the EasyShare software Help for details.
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Page 58: Transferring And Printing Pictures
Visit www.kodak.com/go/howto Also available for transferring You can also use the Kodak products such as the Kodak EasyShare printer dock, to transfer your pictures and videos. Purchase these and other accessories at a dealer of Kodak products or www.kodak.com/go/ls755accessories. -
Page 59: Transferring And Printing Pictures
Print all pictures in internal memory, on a card, or in All Pictures— Favorites. Choose the number of copies. Print the pictures in either the internal memory, on a card, Image Storage— or in Favorites. www.kodak.com/go/support Transferring and printing pictures to choose a picture. Choose the number of... -
Page 60: Ordering Prints Online
Disconnecting the camera from the printer 1 Turn off the camera and printer. 2 Disconnect the USB cable from the camera and the printer. Ordering prints online Online print service is offered in the Kodak EasyShare software. You can easily: ■ Upload your pictures ■... -
Page 61: Dock Compatibility
Use the custom dock insert if you are docking your LS755 camera on any other EasyShare dock. Do not use the adapter. NOTE: The EasyShare LS755 camera is not compatible with these docks: ■ EasyShare printer dock 4000 ■... -
Page 62: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Additional technical information is available in the ReadMe file located on the Kodak EasyShare software CD. For updates to Troubleshooting information, see www.kodak.com/go/ls755support. Camera problems If... Try one or more of the following ■ The camera does not turn on ■... -
Page 63: Computer/Connectivity Problems
■ Slide Show does not run on an external video device ■ www.kodak.com/go/support (page Press the Shutter button all the way. Battery is exhausted. Recharge the battery fully Wait until the ready light is green before attempting to take another picture. -
Page 64: Picture Quality Problems
Clean the lens (page 65). Make sure camera is not in Close-up mode if you are further than 0.4 in (1 cm) from your subject. Place the camera on a flat, steady surface. www.kodak.com/go/support (page 16). (page 24) and try again. page 16). -
Page 65: Camera Ready Light Status
Ready light blinks red Battery is low or exhausted. Recharge the battery and camera turns off www.kodak.com/go/support Camera’s internal memory or card is full. Transfer pictures to the computer pictures from the camera (page... -
Page 66: Camera Power Light Status
Power light glows steady Power light does not turn on and the camera does not work Still having problems? Visit www.kodak.com/go/ls755support. On/off button / Power light Cause Camera is on; ready to take a picture or video. Camera is not turned on. Press the On/Off button. -
Page 67: Getting Help
Other Get support for other cameras, software, accessories, more Get information on Kodak EasyShare printer docks Get information on Kodak inkjet products Optimize your printer for truer, more vibrant colors Register your camera www.kodak.com/go/support www.kodak.com/go/ls755support www.kodak.com/go/ls755accessories... -
Page 68: Telephone Customer Support
00798 631 0024 For the most up-to-date listings, visit: www.kodak.com/US/en/digital/contacts/DAIInternationalContacts.shtml Amount of free hard disk space ■ ■ Camera serial number Version of Kodak EasyShare software ■ Exact error message you received ■ Netherlands 020 346 9372 New Zealand 0800 440 786... -
Page 69: Appendix
Appendix Camera specifications For more specifications, visit www.kodak.com/go/ls755support. LS755 zoom digital camera specifications Output image size (image quality mode) Display Color display Preview Lens Taking lens Focus system Digital zoom Lens barrier www.kodak.com/go/support 1/2.5 type CCD, 4:3 aspect ratio 5.0MP: 2592 x 1944 pixels 4.5MP (3:2): 2592 x 1728 pixels... - Page 70 Image size: QVGA (320 x 240), VGA (640 x 480) selectable Frame rate: 12.5 fps VGA, 30 fps QVGA Still: Exif 2.2 (JPEG compression), DCF Video: QuickTime (Motion JPEG) 16 MB internal memory xD-Picture Card™ (sold separately) NTSC or PAL www.kodak.com/go/support...
- Page 71 Kodak EasyShare Li-ion rechargeable battery (KLIC-7000) 5V AC adapter Number of shots for battery operation Battery Possible number of pictures Communication with computer USB 2.0 (PTP), via USB cable, PTP using printer dock or Photo Frame Dock Languages English/French/German/Spanish/Italian/Portuguese/Chinese/Korean/Japanese Other features...
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Page 72: Tips, Safety, Maintenance
Do not allow chemicals, such as suntan lotion, to contact painted surfaces. Service agreements are available in some countries. Contact a dealer of Kodak products for more information. For rechargeable battery disposal information, visit the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation Web site at www.rbrc.com. -
Page 73: Power-Saving Features
Enters auto power off. Press the On/Off button. Upgrading your software and firmware Download the latest versions of the software included on the Kodak EasyShare software CD and the camera firmware (the software that runs on the camera). See www.kodak.com/go/ls755downloads. -
Page 74: Regulatory Compliance
Appendix Regulatory compliance FCC compliance and advisory Kodak EasyShare LS755 zoom digital camera Tested to comply with FCC Standards. FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. - Page 75 Install and use the equipment according to the instruction manual. Motion JPEG Use of this product in any manner that complies with the Motion JPEG visual standard is prohibited, except for use by a consumer engaging in personal and non-commercial activities. www.kodak.com/go/support...
- Page 76 38 memory to card, 38 cover, lens, i customer support, 61 customizing camera settings, 26—28 date stamp, 28 date, setting, 4 deleting pictures/videos, 34 protecting pictures, videos, 36 digital zoom, 15 disposal, recycling, 65 dock connector, i, 3 www.kodak.com/go/support...
- Page 77 25 format, 28 storage capacity, 65 ISO speed, setting, 22 Kodak EasyShare software upgrading, 66 Kodak web sites, 60 landscape mode, 11 language, change display, 28 latitude, 23 LCD (liquid crystal display). See camera screen lens, i, 62...
- Page 78 32 deleting, 34 magnifying, 35 protecting, 36 slide show, 36 reviewing videos camera screen, 32 deleting, 34 protecting, 36 running slide show, 36 safety battery, 2 camera, 65 scene modes, 11 self timer pictures/videos, 29 www.kodak.com/go/support...
- Page 79 55 computer/connectivity, 56 picture quality, 57 turning camera on and off, 4 TV Screen mode, 12 upgrading software, firmware, 66 URLs, Kodak web sites, 60 VCCI compliance, 68 video out, 28 videos, 37 choosing mode, 10 copying, 38 date/time stamp, 27...
- Page 80 Index viewing picture after taking, 32 magnified, 35 white balance, 21 wide angle zoom, 15 Windows OS-based computers installing software, 44 system requirements, 43 zoom button, ii using, 15 www.kodak.com/go/support...