For more USB charging information, visit www.kodak.com/go/USBcharging.
Charging the battery using other accessories
To purchase optional accessories, visit www.kodak.com/go/m883accessories.
Kodak USB AC adapter Turn OFF the camera first.
Battery charging light glows during charging, and turns off when charging is complete (approx.10 hours).

USB / A/V adapter

Kodak 5V AC adapter Turn OFF the camera first.
Kodak EasyShare photo frame dock 2 Turn OFF the camera first.
Kodak EasyShare camera or printer dock Turn OFF the camera first.
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Turning on the camera

Setting the language and date/time
OK OK Language: to change. OK to accept.
Date/Time: At the prompt, press OK. to change. for previous/next field. to accept.
NOTE: To change language in the future, see page 33. To change date & time, see page 32.
Storing pictures on an SD or MMC card
Your camera has internal memory. You can purchase an SD or MMC card to conveniently store more pictures/videos (www.kodak.com/go/m883accessories). CAUTION: A card can only be inserted one way; forcing it may cause damage. Inserting or removing a card when the camera is accessing the card may damage the pictures, the card, or the camera.
NOTE: To choose a storage location for pictures and videos, see page 33.

Taking pictures/videos

1 Slide the Mode switch to Auto 2 Press the On/Off button. 3 Compose the picture. Press the Shutter button halfway to focus and set exposure. When the framing marks turn green, press the Shutter button completely down. NOTE: You can repeatedly press Display icons, histogram, and framing grid. to turn on/off status.

Taking a picture

Framing marks
Using the framing marks to take pictures
Framing marks 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. When the framing marks turn green, focus is accomplished. 2 If the camera is not focusing on the desired subject (or if the framing marks disappear), release the Shutter button and recompose the scene.
3 Press the Shutter button completely down to take the picture. NOTE: Framing marks do not appear in Landscape or Video mode. When you use Focus Zone and set Center Zone, the framing marks are fixed at Center Wide. 6

Taking a video

1 Slide the Mode switch to Video.
2 Press the 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.
Reviewing the picture/video just taken
After you take a picture/video, the LCD displays a quickview for approximately 5 seconds. (To exit the quickview sooner, press the Shutter button halfway.)

Slide the Mode switch to choose a mode.
Use this mode Landscape Macro
For Far-away scenes. The camera uses infinity auto-focus. Auto-focus framing marks are not available in Landscape. Close range. The camera automatically sets the focus distance depending on the zoom position. Use available light instead of flash, if possible. (For Focus System/Distances, see page 55.)
Press until the Macro or Landscape icon appears in the LCD status area.

Using Scene (SCN) modes

Choose a Scene modefor great pictures in practically any situation! 1 Slide the Mode switch to SCN. 2 Press to highlight a scene mode and read its description. If the mode description turns off before you finish reading it, press the OK button. 3 Press the OK button to choose the highlighted Scene mode.
SCN mode Portrait Digital Image Stabilization Sport Landscape Close-up Night Portrait Night Landscape Snow Beach Text Fireworks Flower For Full-frame portraits of people. Reducing blur caused by camera shake or subject motion. Subjects that are in motion. Distant scenes. Close range. Use available light instead of flash, if possible. Reducing red eye of people in night scenes or low-light conditions. Distant scenery at night. Flash does not fire. Bright snow scenes. Bright beach scenes. Documents. Place the camera on a steady surface or tripod. Fireworks. Place the camera on a steady surface or tripod. Close-ups of flowers or other small subjects in bright light.
Panorama R-L, L-R See page 37.
Manner/Museum Quiet occasions, like a wedding or lecture. Flash and sound are disabled. Place the camera on steady surface or tripod. Self-Portrait High ISO Close-ups of yourself. Assures proper focus and minimizes red eye. People indoors, in low-light scenes. Minimizes red eye.

view single picture.

SCN mode Children Backlight Panning Shot Candle Light Sunset Custom For Action pictures of children in bright light. Subjects that are in shadow or backlit (when light is behind the subject). Fast-moving subjects. The background gives the sense of movement, while the subject appears still. Subjects illuminated by candle light. Subjects at dusk. Choosing your own settings.
Understanding the picture-taking icons
Date stamp Self timer Macro/Landscape Camera mode Album name Zoom: digital telephoto wide Histogram Flash Picture size Pictures/time remaining Image storage location Long time exposure AF mode Focus zone Exposure metering White Balance ISO Battery level Exposure compensation

Framing grid

Working with pictures/videos
1 Press the Review button. 2 Press for previous/next picture/video.
Reviewing pictures/videos

Magnifying a picture

1 Press T to magnify 2X8X. 2 Press picture. to view other parts of a

Cropping pictures

You can crop a picture so that only the desired portion of the picture remains. 1 Press the Review button, then picture to crop. to find a

Picture

Cropped picture
2 Press the Menu button, then to highlight the Edit tab. Highlight Crop, then press the OK button. to move the crop box. Press the OK
3 Press Telephoto (T) to zoom in, or button.
4 Follow the screen prompts. The picture is cropped. (The original is saved.) Cropped pictures cannot be cropped again on the camera. Press the Menu button to exit the menu.
Using Kodak Perfect Touch technology
Kodak Perfect Touch technology helps ensure better, brighter pictures. 1 Press the Review button. 2 Press for previous/next picture. 3 Press the Menu button, then to highlight the Edit tab. Highlight Perfect Touch tech, then press the OK button. The enhancement is previewed in a split screen. Press to view other parts of the picture. 4 Press the OK button. Follow the screen prompts to replace the original picture or to save the enhanced picture as a new one. Enhanced pictures cannot be enhanced again on the camera. Kodak Perfect Touch technology can only be used with pictures, not video. Press the Menu button to exit the menu. 16

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. Highlight Make Picture, then press the OK button. 3 Follow the screen prompts. A picture is created. (The original video is saved.) Press the Menu button to exit the menu.

Trimming a video

You can trim an unwanted start or end from a video, saving only the desired portion. 1 Press the Review button, then to find a video. 2 Press the Menu button, then to highlight the Edit tab. Highlight Trim, then press OK.

Video Trimmed video

3 Follow the screen prompts. The video is trimmed. (You can save it as a new video or replace the original.) Press the Menu button to exit the menu.

Using video bookmarks

You can set bookmarks at interesting places in your video, then jump from one bookmark to another. Setting bookmarks 1 Press the Review button, then to find a video. 2 Press the Menu button, then to highlight the Edit tab. Highlight Bookmark, then press OK. 3 Press to add bookmarks. When finished adding up to 9 bookmarks, press.

Viewing picture/video information
1 Press the Review button. 2 Repeatedly press the display and picture/video info.
button to turn on/off status icons, histogram,
Press the Review button to exit Review.
Selecting multiple pictures/videos
Use the multi-select feature when you have two or more pictures/videos to print, transfer, delete, etc. (Multi-select is used most effectively in Multi-Up mode, page 23.) 1 Press the Review button, then picture/video. to find a

Selected pictures

2 Press the OK button to select pictures/videos. A check mark appears on the picture. You can now print, transfer, delete, etc. the selected pictures. You can press OK a second time to remove a check mark.

Copying pictures/videos

You can copy pictures/videos from a card to internal memory or from internal memory to a card. Before you copy, make sure that a card is inserted in the camera. Copy pictures/videos: 1 Press the Review button, then the Menu button. Press Review tab. 2 Press 3 Press to highlight Copy To to highlight an option. to highlight the
, then press the OK button.
4 Press the OK button. NOTE: Pictures/videos are copied, not moved. To remove pictures/videos from the original location after copying, delete them (see page 14). 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 14.
Understanding the review icons

Pictures

Favorite tag Email tag Perfect Touch tech. Blur warning Review Selected picture Print tag/number of prints Protected Picture/Video number Image storage location

Scroll arrows

Battery level

Videos

Video length Favorite tag Email tag Review
Picture/Video number Image storage location
Understanding the blur warning icons
If the feature is turned on (see page 30), a blur alert icon picture review and quickview. is displayed during

NOTE: For the best pictures, the camera is set to Multi-zone when in Landscape mode.
Press Menu, , , and OK to access settings Digital Zoom Turn digital zoom on or off. Date Stamp Imprint the date on pictures. Not available on panoramic pictures.
Options On (default) Off Choose a date option, or turn off the feature. (Default is off.)
Using the capture plus tab
Press Menu, , , and OK to access settings White Balance Choose your lighting condition. Available in Auto and SCN-Custom mode. Options Auto (default)automatically corrects white balance. Ideal for general picture taking. Daylightfor pictures in natural lighting. Tungstencorrects the orange cast of household light bulbs. Ideal for indoor pictures under tungsten or halogen lighting without flash. Fluorescentcorrects the green cast of fluorescent lighting. Ideal for indoor pictures under fluorescent lighting without flash. Open Shadefor pictures in shade in natural lighting. On (default) Off
Face Detect Capture Detect and focus on faces.
Press Menu, , , and OK to access settings

Options

Exposure Metering Multi-Pattern (default)evaluates lighting conditions Evaluate light levels at specific throughout the image to give an optimum picture exposure. Ideal for general picture taking. areas of a scene. Center-Weightevaluates the lighting conditions of the subject centered in the lens. Ideal for backlit subjects. Center-Spotsimilar to Center-weight, except the metering is concentrated on a smaller area of the subject centered in the lens. Ideal when you need an exact exposure of a specific area in the picture. AF Zone Multi-Zone (default)evaluates 5 zones to give an even Select a large or concentrated picture focus. Ideal for general picture taking. area of focus. Center-Zoneevaluates the small area centered in the lens. Ideal when you need precise focus. ISO Speed Control the sensitivity of the camera sensor. Auto (default) ISO 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Red Eye Preflash On (default)red eye flash fires before the picture is taken. Choose whether a preflash Offred eye flash does not fire. fires when the flash is in Red NOTE: The camera automatically corrects red eye, even if the Red Eye Eye mode.

Preflash is set to Off.

Sharpness Control picture sharpness. Blur Warning See page 26.
High Normal (default) Low On (default) Off
Reset to Default All picture-taking settings return to their default. Available only in SCN-Custom mode.

Memory Carddeletes everything on the card; formats the card. CAUTION: Cancelexits without making a change. Formatting deletes all Internal Memorydeletes everything in internal pictures/videos, including those memory including email addresses and album that are protected. Removing a names; formats the internal memory.

Format

card during formatting may damage the card.
About View camera information.

Using camera Help

To better understand each menu option, use camera Help. Highlight a menu choice, then press the Zoom telephoto (T) button.
Turn on Help Scroll up/down

Turn off Help

Using the self-timer
1 Choose the desired self-timer mode, then compose the scene. 2 Press the Shutter button halfway, then completely down. The camera takes the picture/pictures after the delay.
In this mode A picture is taken after. A 10-second delay (so you have time to get into the scene).
A 2-second delay (for a steady, auto-shutter release on a tripod).
A 10-second delay. A second picture is taken 8 seconds later.
until the desired self-timer icon Press appears in the LCD status area.
NOTE: In Panoramic modes (page 37), only the 2- and 10-second self-timer options are available. Use the same procedure to take a video, but:
Slide the mode switch 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.

Using burst

Use burst to take up to 4 pictures in rapid succession. 1 In most Still modes, press the button repeatedly until appears on the LCD. 2 Press the Shutter button halfway to focus and set exposure. 3 Press the Shutter button completely down and hold it to take pictures. until the Burst icon Press The camera stops taking pictures when you release the appears in the LCD status area. Shutter button, when the pictures are taken, or when there is no more storage space. NOTE: During quickview, you can delete all pictures in the burst series. To delete selectively, do so in Review (see page 14). Burst is not available when shutter speeds are longer than 0.5 seconds.
Taking panoramic pictures
Use panorama to stitch up to 3 pictures into a panoramic scene. NOTE: For best results, use a tripod. Only the panoramic picture is saved; individual pictures are not. (Picture size is set to 5.0 MP. Exposure and white balance are set with the first picture. The flash is set to Off.) 1 Slide the Mode switch to SCN. 2 Press to highlight Panorama Left-Right or Panorama Right-Left (depending on the direction you want to pan), then press the OK button. 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 the OK button to stitch them together. After you take 3 pictures, the pictures are automatically stitched together.

Take 2 or 3 pictures.

Get 1 panoramic picture.
NOTE: To use the self-timer 10-second or 2-second options, see page 35.
Using the histogram to view picture brightness
Use the histogram to evaluate the distribution of light before or after you take a picture. If the peak is to the right of the graph, the subject is bright; if its to the left, the subject is dark. Optimal exposure is achieved when the peak is in the middle of the histogram. The flash may affect a pictures light and shadow. To turn on the histogram in picture-taking mode mode or in Review, press the display button until the histogram appears.
Using the framing grid to compose a picture
The framing grid divides the LCD into thirdsvertically and horizontally. This is helpful if, for example, you want to balance a picture between water, earth, and sky. To turn on the framing grid in Auto/SCN mode, press the display button until the grid appears.

Sharing your pictures

Press the Share button to tag your pictures/videos. When they are transferred to your computer, you can share them. Press the Share button to tag pictures/videos:
Any time. (The most recent picture/video taken is then displayed.) After pressing the Review button (see page 13).
Tagging pictures for printing
1 Press the Share button. Press 2 Press to find a picture. to highlight Print, then press the OK button.*
3 Press to select the number of copies (099). Zero removes the tag for that picture. The Print icon appears in the status area. The default quantity is one. 4 Optional: You can apply a print quantity to other pictures. Press to find a picture. 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. Press the Share button to exit the menu. * To tag all pictures in the storage location, highlight Print All, press OK, then indicate the number of copies. To remove print tagging for all pictures in the storage location, highlight Cancel Prints, then press OK. Printing tagged pictures When you transfer the tagged pictures to your computer, the EasyShare software print screen opens. For details on printing, see Help in EasyShare software. For more information on printing from your computer, printer dock, PictBridge enabled printer, or card, see page 46. NOTE: For the best 4 x 6 in. (10 x 15 cm) prints, use the 3:2 picture size (see page 28).

Tagging pictures/videos for emailing
Firston your computer Use Kodak EasyShare software to create an email address book on your computer. Then, copy up to 32 email addresses to the cameras internal memory. For details, see Help in EasyShare software. NOTE: You can also use the Add Email menu choice and the on-camera keyboard to add addresses.
Secondtag pictures/videos on your camera 1 Press the Share button. Press to find a picture/video. 2 Press to highlight Email, then press the OK button. The Email icon appears in the status area. 3 Press to highlight an email address, then press the OK button. To tag other pictures/videos with the same address, press to scroll through them. When the picture you want is displayed, press the OK button. To send the pictures/videos to more than one address, repeat step 3. Selected addresses are checked. 4 To remove a selection, highlight a checked address and press the OK button. To remove all email selections, highlight Clear All. 5 Press to highlight Exit, then press the OK button. The Email icon appears in the status area. 6 Press the Share button to exit the menu. Thirdtransfer and email When you transfer the tagged pictures/videos to your computer, EasyShare software prompts you to send the pictures/videos. For details, see Help in EasyShare software.
Tagging pictures as favorites
1 Press the Share button. Press
to find a picture. Tag pictures as 2 Press to highlight Favorite, then press the OK button. favorites The Favorite icon appears in the status area. To remove the tag, press the OK button again. 1 Press the Review button, then the Menu button. View favorites 2 Press to choose the Review tab. on your camera 3 Press to highlight View By, then choose Favorites.
NOTE: Videos tagged as favorites remain in the Favorites folder in EasyShare software. For details, see Help in EasyShare software. Preventing camera favorites from synchronizing with the software If you dont want to use the favorites feature: 1 Open EasyShare software. 2 From the Tools menu, select Cameras/Viewers > Sync and Transfer Manager. 3 Click to highlight your camera, then click Camera Favorites Album Properties. NOTE: If your camera model is not visible, use the USB cable to connect your camera to the computer. 4 Drag the Internal Memory slider to 0%, then click OK. 5 Close the Sync and Transfer Manager window. Camera favorites will no longer synchronize with EasyShare software. To turn on the sync feature, select Yes, synchronize with my software. Printing and emailing favorites 1 Press the Review button, then the Menu button. 2 Press 3 Press to choose the Review tab. to highlight View By, then choose Favorites.

Transferring and printing pictures
CAUTION: Before connecting any cables, install the software that was included with your camera. Failure to do so may cause the software to load incorrectly.

Installing the software

1 Close all open software applications before starting the installation. NOTE: If running Windows OS and installing EasyShare software from the Kodak Web site, do not close the WinZip application. If prompted, allow EasyShare software to access the Internet. 2 Place the Kodak EasyShare software CD into the CD-ROM drive. 3 Load the software: Windows OSif 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 Xdouble-click the CD icon on the desktop, then click the Install icon. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software. NOTE: When prompted, register your camera and software. Registering lets you sign up for information that keeps your system up-to-date. To register later, visit www.kodak.com/go/register. 5 If prompted, restart the computer. For information on the software applications included on the Kodak EasyShare software CD, see Help in EasyShare software.
Transferring pictures/videos

Using the USB cable

If you do not have an EasyShare dock, use a Kodak USB cable (model U-8) and the USB / A/V adapter (may be sold separately).

Turn on camera

USB cable (U-8)
Using the photo frame dock 2
If you have a Kodak EasyShare photo frame dock 2, use it to transfer pictures. (To purchase accessories, visit www.kodak.com/go/m883accessories.)
Transfer pictures/videos.

Using other options

You can also use these Kodak products to transfer your pictures/videos:
Kodak EasyShare camera dock, Kodak EasyShare printer dock (see page 48)
Kodak card readers NOTE: To purchase accessories, visit www.kodak.com/go/m883accessories. Visit www.kodak.com/go/howto for an online tutorial on connecting.

Dock compatibility for your camera
To see which EasyShare camera and printer docks are compatible with your camera, visit www.kodak.com/go/dockcompatibility. To purchase camera docks, printer docks, and other accessories, visit www.kodak.com/go/m883accessories.

Status

Troubleshooting
For step-by-step product support, visit www.kodak.com/go/m883support and select Interactive Troubleshooting & Repairs. Camera problems

Solution

Make sure the battery is charged and installed correctly (see
Camera does not turn on off Camera buttons and controls do not function In Review, a blue or black screen is displayed instead of a picture The battery does not charge using USB charging

page 1).

Camera does not turn Turn the camera off, then on again.
Transfer all pictures to the computer (see page 44).
See page 2 or visit www.kodak.com/go/USBcharging.
Pictures remaining Continue taking pictures. The camera is operating normally. number does not (The camera estimates the number of pictures remaining after each decrease after taking a picture is taken, based on picture size and content.) picture Flash does not fire
Check the flash setting, and change as needed (see page 9).
NOTE: The flash does not fire in all modes.

Status Solution

Memory card is almost Transfer the pictures to the computer (see page 44). or entirely full Delete pictures from the card or insert a new card. Change the image storage location to internal memory (see page 33). Battery life is short
Make sure the correct battery type is installed (see page 59). 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 6). Insert a new or charged battery (see page 1). Memory is full. Transfer pictures to the computer (see page 44),
delete pictures (see page 14), change image storage location (see page 33), or insert another card.
Error message appears Turn the camera off, then on again. on LCD Remove the memory card. Turn off the camera. Remove the battery. Wipe the contacts with a clean, dry cloth. Insert a new or charged battery. If the problem still exists, get help (see page 53). Memory card not Card may be corrupted. Format the card in the camera (see page 33). recognized or camera freezes with card Use another memory card.
Computer/connectivity problems
Status Pictures do not transfer to computer Solution

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). Visit www.kodak.com/go/m883downloads.

Storage capacities

The LCD displays the approximate number of pictures (or minutes/seconds of video) remaining. For average SD card capacities, visit www.kodak.com/go/SDcapacities. Actual storage capacity varies depending on subject composition, card size, and other factors. You may be able to store more or fewer pictures and videos.
Important safety instructions
CAUTION: Do not disassemble this 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 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/go/accessories. Use only a USB-certified computer equipped with a current-limiting motherboard. Contact your computer manufacturer if you have questions. If using this product in an airplane, observe all instructions of the airline. When removing the battery, allow it to cool; it may be hot. Follow all warnings and instructions supplied by the battery manufacturer. Use only batteries approved for this product to avoid risk of explosion. Keep batteries out of the reach of children.
Do not allow batteries to touch metal objects, including coins. Otherwise, a battery may short circuit, discharge energy, become hot, or leak. Do not disassemble, install backward, or expose batteries to liquid, moisture, fire, or extreme temperature. Remove the battery when the product is stored for an extended period of time. In the unlikely event that battery fluid leaks inside the product, contact Kodak customer support. In the unlikely event that battery fluid leaks onto your skin, wash immediately with water and contact 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 Li-Ion rechargeable digital camera battery KLIC-7006: 200 pictures per charge. Battery life per CIPA testing method. (Approx. number of pictures in Auto mode, using 128 MB SD card.) Actual life may vary based on usage.

Extending battery life

Use power-saving features (see page 32). Limit activities such as reviewing pictures/videos on the LCD. Dirt on the battery contacts can affect battery life. Wipe the contacts with a clean, dry cloth before loading the battery in the camera. Battery performance is reduced at temperatures below 41 F (5 C). When using your camera in cold weather, carry spare batteries and keep them warm. Do not discard cold batteries that do not work; when they return to room temperature, they may be usable. 59

Limited warranty

Kodak warrants Kodak consumer electronic products and accessories (Products), excluding batteries, to be free from malfunctions and defects in both materials and workmanship for one year from the date of purchase. Retain the original dated sales receipt. Proof of the date of purchase will be required with any request for warranty repair. Limited warranty coverage Warranty service is only available from within the country where the Products were originally purchased. You may be required to ship Products, at your expense, to the authorized service facility for the country where the Products were purchased. Kodak will repair or replace Products if they fail to function properly during the warranty period, subject to any conditions and/or limitations stated herein. 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 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 materials are warranted for the remaining warranty term of the original Product, or 90 days after the date of repair or replacement, whichever is longer. Limitations This warranty does not cover circumstances beyond Kodak's control. This warranty does not apply when failure is due to shipping damage, accident, alteration, modification, unauthorized service, misuse, abuse, use with incompatible accessories or attachments (such as third party ink or ink tanks), failure to follow Kodak 's operation, maintenance or repacking instructions, failure to use items supplied by Kodak (such as adapters and cables), or claims made after the duration of this warranty. 60

Kodak makes no other express or implied warranty for this product, and disclaims the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. In the event that the exclusion of any implied warranty is ineffective under the law, the duration of the implied warranty will be one year from the purchase date or such longer period as required by law. The option of repair, replacement, or refund is Kodak's only obligation. Kodak will not be responsible for any special, consequential or incidental damages resulting from the sale, purchase, or use of this product regardless of the cause. Liability for any special, consequential or incidental damages (including but not limited to loss of revenue or profit, downtime costs, loss of the use of the equipment, cost of substitute equipment, facilities 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 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 rights, and you may have other rights which vary from state to state or by jurisdiction. Outside the United States and Canada In countries other than the United States and Canada, the terms and conditions of this warranty may be different. 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.

Regulatory compliance

FCC compliance and advisory
Kodak EasyShare M883 zoom digital camera 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. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed or used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, 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 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 users authority to operate the equipment. Where shielded interface cables have been provided with the product or specified additional components or accessories elsewhere defined to be used with the installation of the product, they must be used in order to ensure compliance with FCC regulation.

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Installing the software

Before connecting any cables, install the software that was included with your camera. Follow the on-screen instructions. After installing the software, return to this Getting Started Guide.
Loading the KLIC-7006 battery
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Charging the battery

1 Ensure that your camera is running firmware version 1.02 or higher. Press the Menu button. Press to highlight the Setup tab. Press About, then press the OK button. to highlight 2 If your camera is running a lower version, download and install version 1.02 or higher from www.kodak.com/go/m883support. 3 When your camera is up to date, charge the battery:
Turn ON the camera, then connect then USB cable.
Battery charging light blinks during charging, and turns off when charging is complete (approx. 3 hours). USB cable (U-8) USB / A/V adapter
Note: If the battery is exhausted and you are unable to turn on the camera, charging may take up to 10 hours.
NOTE: If the battery charging light does not turn on, ensure:
The USB cable is connected to a powered USB port The computer is turned on, and not in sleep mode
For more USB charging information, visit www.kodak.com/go/USBcharging. 2
www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter
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Charging the battery using other accessories To purchase optional accessories, visit www.kodak.com/go/m883accessories.
Kodak USB AC adapter Turn OFF the camera first.
Battery charging light glows during charging, and turns off when charging is complete (approx.10 hours).

USB / A/V adapter

Kodak 5V AC adapter Turn OFF the camera first.
Kodak EasyShare photo frame dock 2 Turn OFF the camera first. Kodak EasyShare camera or printer dock Turn OFF the camera first. Kodak Li-Ion universal battery charger K7600-C

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Turning on the camera

Setting the language and date/time
OK OK Language: to change. OK to accept. Date/Time: At the prompt, press OK. to change. for previous/next field. to accept.
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Taking a picture/video

Pictures Videos 2 1

Framing marks

1 Slide the Mode switch to
1 Slide the Mode switch to 2 Press the Shutter button completely down, then release it. To stop recording, press and release the Shutter button again.
2 Press the Shutter button halfway to focus and set exposure. When the framing marks turn green, press the Shutter button completely down. You can repeatedly press Display Display to turn on/off status icons, histogram, and framing grid.
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Reviewing pictures/videos
Press Review. (Press again to exit.) for previous/next.
Videos: Play. (Press OK to pause/unpause.) During playback to adjust the volume. During playback to play at 2X speed; press again for 4X. During playback to reverse at 2X speed; press again for 4X. Press and hold for 4 seconds to jump to a bookmark.
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Transferring pictures/videos

USB cable (U-8)

(included)
Kodak EasyShare photo frame dock 2, camera dock, or printer dock

(may be sold separately)

Turn camera on.
For package contents, see your product package. To use a dock, see its Getting Started Guide. For dock compatibility, visit www.kodak.com/go/dockcompatibility. To purchase accessories, visit www.kodak.com/go/m883accessories. www.kodak.com/go/m883support 7
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Keep learning about your camera!
Congratulations! You have: set up your camera taken pictures transferred pictures to your computer Keep learning! Finish reading this book, so you can take and share your best pictures! To better understand each menu option, use camera Help. (Highlight a menu choice, then press the Zoom telephoto T button.) Visit www.kodak.com/go/m883support: the users guide interactive troubleshooting and repairs interactive tutorials FAQs downloads accessories printing information product registration
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Front View

Shutter button On/Off button Flash Lens 5 DC-In (5V) 6 Microphone 7 Self-timer light
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Back View

optional
LCD Battery charging/Video light Delete, Menu, Review buttons Wide angle button Telephoto/Help button Mode switch Strap post Share button 9 , Display button , Flash button , Self-timer, Burst button , Macro, Landscape button OK button Battery slot Slot for optional SD or MMC card USB/charging port, dock connector Tripod socket
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Doing more with your camera
1 Use the LCD to frame your subject. 2 To zoom in, press Telephoto (T). To zoom out, press Wide Angle (W). The zoom indicator shows the zoom status. 3 Take the picture or video.
Using the 3X optical zoom
D Digital zoom range T Optical zoom range (36-108 mm) W

Using digital zoom

Use digital zoom in any picture-taking mode to get up to 5X magnification beyond optical zoom. Press Telephoto (T) until the slider is at the top of the optical zoom range. Release (T), then press it again. NOTE: You may notice decreased image quality when using digital zoom. The slider pauses and 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/m883support 11
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Using the self-timer

In this mode A picture is taken after. A 10-second delay (so you have time to get into the scene). A 2-second delay (for a steady, auto-shutter release on a tripod).
A 10-second delay. A second picture is taken 8 seconds later.
until the desired self-timer icon Press appears in the LCD status area.
1 Choose the desired self-timer mode, then compose the scene. 2 Press the Shutter button halfway, then completely down. The camera takes the picture/pictures after the delay. Use the same procedure to take a video, but slide the mode switch to Video and 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. 12

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Using the flash

Press the flash button repeatedly to scroll through flash modes. The current flash mode is shown in the LCD status area.

Flash modes Auto Fill

Flash fires When the lighting conditions require it. Every time you take a picture, regardless of the lighting conditions. Use when the subject is in shadow or is backlit (when light is behind the subject). In low light, hold the camera steady or use a tripod.
Red Eye In Red Eye flash, you can reduce red eye by using a preflash or by using automatic red eye reduction. To make the camera:
Preflash, turn the Red Eye Preflash on. (The first flash shrinks the eye
pupil to reduce the chance of red eye.) off.
Flash once and automatically remove red eye, turn the Red Eye Preflash
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Using different modes

Choose the mode that best suits your subjects and surroundings.
Use this mode Auto Scene Video For General picture takingoffers an excellent balance of image quality and ease of use. Point-and-shoot simplicity when taking pictures under special conditions. Capturing video with sound. (See page 5.)
Slide the Mode switch to choose a mode.
Use this mode Landscape Macro
For Far-away scenes. The camera uses infinity auto-focus. Auto-focus framing marks are not available in Landscape. Close range. The camera automatically sets the focus distance depending on the zoom position. Use available light instead of flash, if possible.
Press until the Macro or Landscape icon appears in the LCD status area.
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Using Scene (SCN) modes

Choose a Scene modefor great pictures in practically any situation! 1 Slide the Mode switch to SCN. 2 Press to view scene mode descriptions. The date/time and the mode description appear. If the mode description turns off before you finish reading it, press the OK button. 3 Press the OK button to choose a Scene mode.

Using camera Help

To better understand each menu option, use camera Help. Highlight a menu choice, then press the Zoom telephoto (T) button.
Turn on Help Scroll up/down

Turn off Help

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Understanding the picture-taking icons
Date stamp Self timer Macro/Landscape Camera mode Album name Zoom: digital telephoto wide Histogram Flash Picture size Pictures/time remaining Image storage location Long time exposure AF mode Focus zone Exposure metering White Balance ISO Battery level Exposure compensation

Framing grid

view single picture.
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Working with pictures/videos
1 Press the Review button, then press T to magnify. 2 Press to view other parts of a picture. 3 Press OK to return to 1X.

Magnifying a picture

Deleting pictures/videos
1 Press the Review button. 2 Press for previous/next picture/video. 3 Press the Delete button. 4 Follow the screen prompts.
Using the undo delete feature
If you accidentally delete a picture, you may be able to use Undo Delete to retrieve it. This feature is only available immediately after you delete a single picture.
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Using Kodak Perfect Touch technology
Kodak Perfect Touch technology helps ensure better, brighter pictures. 1 Press the Review button. 2 Press for previous/next picture. 3 Press the Menu button, then to highlight the Edit tab. Highlight Perfect Touch tech, then press the OK button. The enhancement is previewed in a split screen. Press to view other parts of the picture. 4 Press the OK button. Follow the screen prompts to replace the original picture or to save the enhanced picture as a new one. Enhanced pictures cannot be enhanced again on the camera. Kodak Perfect Touch technology can only be used with pictures, not video. Press the Menu button to exit the menu.
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Editing 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. Highlight Make Picture, then press the OK button. 3 Follow the screen prompts. A picture is created. (The original video is saved.) Press the Menu button to exit the menu.

Picture

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Making a video action print
From a video, you can make a 4-, 9-, or 16-up 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. Highlight Action Print, then press the OK button. 3 Highlight an option, then press the OK button. Auto: The camera includes the first and last frames, then 2, 7, or 14 equally spaced frames. Manual: You choose the first and last frames; the camera chooses 2, 7, or 14 equally spaced frames. Full Manual: You choose 4, 9, or 16 frames. Use Bookmarks: Bookmarked frames are used. A 4-, 9-, or 16-up picture is created. If you have less than 4 or 9 bookmarks, equally-spaced video frames are used. Press the Menu button to exit the menu.

4-, 9-, or 16-up picture

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Selecting multiple pictures/videos
Use the multi-select feature when you have two or more pictures/videos to print, transfer, delete, etc. (Multi-select is used most effectively in Multi-Up mode.) 1 Press the Review button, then picture/video. to find a

Selected pictures

2 Press the OK button to select pictures/videos. A check mark appears on the picture. You can now print, transfer, delete, etc. the selected pictures. You can press OK a second time to remove a check mark.
Viewing as thumbnails (multi-up)
1 Press the Review button. 2 Press W to change from single-picture view to multi-up thumbnails. 3 Press T to return to single-picture view.
Press the Review button to exit Review.
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Status

Solving camera problems

Solution

Make sure the battery is charged and installed correctly (see

Camera problems

Camera does not turn on Camera does not turn off Camera buttons and controls do not function The battery does not charge using USB charging

page 1).

Turn the camera off, then on again.
See page 2 or visit www.kodak.com/go/USBcharging.
Pictures remaining Continue taking pictures. The camera is operating normally. number does not (The camera estimates the number of pictures remaining after each decrease after taking a picture is taken, based on picture size and content.) picture Flash does not fire Battery life is short

Check the flash setting, and change as needed (see page 13).
NOTE: The flash does not fire in all modes.
Make sure the correct battery type is installed (see page 1). Wipe the contacts with a clean, dry cloth before inserting a battery
in the camera. Insert a new or charged battery (see page 1).
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Appendix

CAUTION:
Do not disassemble this 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 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. Use only a USB-certified computer equipped with a current-limiting motherboard. Contact your computer manufacturer if you have questions. If using this product in an airplane, observe all instructions of the airline. When removing the battery, allow it to cool; it may be hot. Follow all warnings and instructions supplied by the battery manufacturer. Use only batteries approved for this product to avoid risk of explosion. Keep batteries out of the reach of children. Do not allow batteries to touch metal objects, including coins. Otherwise, a battery may short circuit, discharge energy, become hot, or leak. Do not disassemble, install backward, or expose batteries to liquid, moisture, fire, or extreme temperature. Remove the battery when the product is stored for an extended period of time. In the unlikely event that battery fluid leaks inside the product, contact Kodak customer support. In the unlikely event that battery fluid leaks onto your skin, wash immediately with water and contact 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. Visit www.kodak.com/go/batterytypes.
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Limited warranty coverage Kodak warrants Kodak consumer electronic products and accessories (Products), excluding batteries, to be free from malfunctions and defects in both materials and workmanship for one year from the date of purchase. Retain the original dated sales receipt. Proof of the date of purchase will be required with any request for warranty repair. Warranty service is only available from within the country where the Products were originally purchased. You may be required to ship Products, at your expense, to the authorized service facility for the country where the Products were purchased. Kodak will repair or replace Products if they fail to function properly during the warranty period, subject to any conditions and/or limitations stated herein. 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 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 materials are warranted for the remaining warranty term of the original Product, or 90 days after the date of repair or replacement, whichever is longer. Limitations This warranty does not cover circumstances beyond Kodak's control. This warranty does not apply when failure is due to shipping damage, accident, alteration, modification, unauthorized service, misuse, abuse, use with incompatible accessories or attachments (such as third party ink or ink tanks), failure to follow Kodak's operation, maintenance or repacking instructions, failure to use items supplied by Kodak (such as adapters and cables), or claims made after the duration of this warranty. Kodak makes no other express or implied warranty for this product, and disclaims the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. In the event that the exclusion of any implied warranty is ineffective under the law, the duration of the implied warranty will be one year from the purchase date or such longer period as required by law. The option of repair, replacement, or refund is Kodak's only obligation. Kodak will not be responsible for any special, consequential or incidental damages resulting from the sale, purchase, or use of this product regardless of the cause. Liability for any special, consequential or incidental damages (including but not limited to loss of revenue or profit, downtime costs, loss of the use of the equipment, cost of substitute equipment, facilities 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.

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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 rights, and you may have other rights which vary from state to state or by jurisdiction. Outside the United States and Canada In countries other than the United States and Canada, the terms and conditions of this warranty may be different. 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. 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). Visit www.kodak.com/go/m883downloads. FCC compliance and advisory
Kodak EasyShare M883 zoom digital camera
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. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed or used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, 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 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 users authority to operate the equipment. Where shielded interface cables have been provided with the product or specified additional components or accessories elsewhere defined to be used with the installation of the product, they must be used in order to ensure compliance with FCC regulation.
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Canadian DOC statement DOC Class B ComplianceThis Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Observation des normes-Classe BCet appareil numrique de la classe B est conforme la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment labeling In Europe: For human/environmental protection, it is your responsibility to dispose of this equipment 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: 105 g.) VCCI Class B ITE