Kodak EasyShare M893 IS digital camera

Extended user guide

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Product features

Front view
Shutter button Flash button On/Off button Flash
Self-timer/video light Microphone Speaker Lens

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Back view
optional memory card (sold separately)
LCD Review button Ready/Battery charging light Menu button Delete button Zoom button (Wide/Telephoto) Mode dial DC-In (5V) , for optional AC adapter

OK/ Strap post

11 USB port 12 Share button 13 Battery compartment 14 SD/SDHC memory card slot 15 Dock connector 16 Tripod socket

Table of contents

1 Setting up your camera...1
Attaching the strap.... 1 Loading the battery.... 1 Charging the battery... 2 Turning on the camera.... 3 Setting the language, date/time... 3 Storing pictures on an SD/SDHC card... 4
2 Taking pictures/videos...5
Taking a picture.... 5 Taking a video.... 6 Using optical zoom.... 7 Using the flash.... 8 Using different picture-taking modes... 9 Using camera Help... 11 Taking panoramic pictures... 12 Understanding the picture-taking icons... 13
3 Working with pictures/videos..14
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... 24 Selecting multiple pictures/videos... 26 Copying pictures/videos... 26 Understanding the review icons.. 27
4 Doing more with your camera...28
Using the menu button to change settings... 28 Customizing your camera... 32 Using the self-timer... 35 Using burst.... 36 Using exposure compensation to adjust picture brightness.. 36 Using the framing grid to compose a picture.. 37 Sharing your pictures... 37
5 Transferring and printing pictures..44
Installing the software... 44 Transferring pictures with the USB cable.. 45 Printing pictures... 46 Dock compatibility for your camera.. 48

6 Troubleshooting....49

Camera problems... 49 Camera/computer communications.. 51 LCD screen messages.... 52
7 Getting help...Appendix...57
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

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 62.

Charging the battery

USB AC adapter USB cable Battery Charging light
Kodak USB AC adapter (included)
Kodak EasyShare camera or printer docks (may be sold separately) For dock compatibility, see page 48.

3 Press the Shutter button completely down to take the picture. NOTE: Framing marks do not appear in all modes. When you use AF Zone and set Center Zone, the framing marks are fixed at Center Wide. Multiple framing marks may appear when faces are detected (see page 30).

Taking a video

On/Off button
Press the Shutter button completely down and release. To stop recording, press and release the Shutter button again.

Using optical zoom

Use optical zoom to get up to 3X closer to your subject. 1 Use the LCD to frame your subject. 2 Press Telephoto (T) to zoom in. Press Wide Angle (W) to zoom out. The zoom indicator shows zoom status. 3 Take the picture or video. NOTE: For focus distances, see page 58.
I Optical zoom range W T Digital zoom range I I D
Always use the auto focus framing marks, page 6. If you are not using zoom (1X, wide angle), you can be as close as 4 in. (10 cm) to your subject. As you zoom, you need to move further from your subject.

Using the digital zoom

Use digital zoom in any Still mode or during video recording to get up to 5X magnification beyond optical zoom for a combined zoom of 15X. 1 Press Telephoto (T) to the maximum optical zoom limit. Release the button, then press it again. 2 Take the picture. 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.

Using the flash

Use the flash when you take pictures at night, indoors, or outdoors in heavy shadows.
button repeatedly to scroll Press the through flash modes (see Flash modes below). The current flash mode appears in the LCD screen.
Flash-to-subject distance Zoom position Wide angle Telephoto Flash modes Auto Flash Off Fill Flash fires When the lighting conditions require it. Never. Every time you take a picture, regardless of the lighting conditions. Use when the subject is in shadow or is backlit (when the light is behind the subject). In low light, hold the camera steady or use a tripod. If Red-eye Pre-flash is turned off: If Red-eye Pre-flash is turned on:
I The flash fires once and the I The flash fires once so the eyes
Flash distance 0.63.0 m (29.8 ft) @ ISO 400 0.62.0 m (26.6 ft) @ ISO 550

Redeye

camera automatically corrects red-eye in the picture.
become accustomed to the flash, then fires again when the picture is taken.
To turn the Red-eye Pre-flash feature on/off, see page 31.
Using different picture-taking modes

Mode dial

Choose the mode that best suits your subjects and surroundings.

Use this mode Auto

For General picture takingoffers an excellent balance of image quality and ease of use. Close range. Use available light instead of flash if possible. Point-and-shoot simplicity when taking pictures under special conditions. (See page 10.) People in low-light scenes indoors using a higher ISO. Capturing video with sound. (See page 6.) Reviewing favorite pictures. (See page 39.)

4 Press Telephoto (T) to zoom in, or
5 Follow the screen prompts. The picture is cropped. The original is saved. (Cropped pictures cannot be cropped again.) I Press the Menu button to exit the menu.

Editing videos

Making a picture from a video
You can choose a single frame from a video, then make a picture suitable for printing. 1 Press the Review button, then 2 Press the Menu button. Press 3 Press press OK.

Video Picture

to find a video. to find Edit.
to highlight Make Picture, then to select a video frame.

4 Press

5 Follow the screen prompts to save the picture. A picture is created. (The original video is saved.) I Press the Menu button to exit the menu.

Trimming a video

You can delete an unwanted portion from the beginning or end of a video. 1 Press the Review button, then video. 2 Press the Menu button. Press 3 Press

Video Trimmed video

to highlight Trim, then press OK.
4 Follow the screen prompts. (Use fast-forward and fast-reverse, if needed.) The video is trimmed. (You can save it as a new video or replace the original.) I Press the Menu button to exit the menu.
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 video. 2 Press the Menu button. Press
Video 4-, 9-, or 16-up picture

3 Press press OK.

to highlight Video Action Print, then
4 Choose an option, then press OK. Auto options: The camera includes the first and last frames, then 2, 7, or 14 equally spaced frames. Manual options: You choose the first and last frames; the camera chooses 2, 7, or 14 equally spaced frames.

Running a slide show

Use Slide Show to display your pictures/videos on the camera or on a television (see page 25). During a slide show, you can adjust the volume on a sound tag you recorded (see page 16).

Starting the slide show

1 Press the Review button, then the Menu button. 2 Press to highlight 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.
Changing the slide show display interval
The default interval setting displays each picture for 5 seconds. You can set the display interval from 360 seconds. 1 On the Slide Show menu, press button. 2 Select a display interval. To scroll through the seconds quickly, press and hold 3 Press the OK button. The interval setting remains until you change it. to highlight Interval, then press the OK
Running a continuous slide show loop
When you turn on Loop, the slide show is continuously repeated. 1 On the Slide Show menu, press button. 2 Press to highlight Loop, then press the OK
to highlight On, then press the OK button.
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.
Running a multimedia slide show
Multimedia Slide Show is similar to Slide Show, but also offers music and visual effects. First, select 2-20 pictures (see page 26). Then: 1 Press the Review button. 2 Press the Menu button, then OK button. 3 Press button.

I I I I

to highlight Multimedia Slide Show. Press the
to highlight a choice from the menu below, then press the OK
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.
Viewing pictures/videos in different ways
Viewing as thumbnails (multi-up)
1 Press the Review button. 2 Press the Zoom Wide Angle (W) button to change from single-picture view to multi-up thumbnails. 3 Press Telephoto (T) to return to single-picture view.
To select multiple pictures/videos, see page 26. Press the Review button to exit Review.
Viewing by date or by album
1 Press the Review button, then the Menu button. 2 Press 3 Press
to highlight View By, then press the OK button. to highlight All (default), Date, or Album, then press the OK button.
Press to highlight a date or album, then press the 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 41.

Face Detection Capture Choose if faces get focus priority.
Exposure Metering Multi-Patternevaluates lighting conditions throughout Evaluate light levels at specific 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. Spotsimilar to Center-weighted, except the metering is concentrated on a smaller area of the subject centered on the 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.
Press Menu, , , and OK to access settings

Options

AF Zone Multi-zoneevaluates 5 zones to give an even picture focus. Select a large or concentrated Ideal for general picture taking. area of focus. Center-zoneevaluates the small area centered on the LCD. Ideal when precise focus of a specific area in the picture is needed.
NOTE: For the best pictures, the camera is set to Multi-zone when in Landscape mode.
ISO Speed Control the cameras sensitivity to light. Choose a lower ISO setting in brightly lit scenes; use a higher ISO for low-light scenes. Choose Auto (default), 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600.
NOTE: ISO returns to Auto when the camera is set to Portrait or SCN mode.
Unavailable in Video mode. Sharpness Control picture sharpness. Red-eye Pre-flash Choose whether a pre-flash fires when the flash is in Red Eye mode. Maintain Settings Choose which settings are saved, even after the camera is turned off. Available only in Auto mode. High Normal Low Onred eye flash fires before the picture is taken. Offred eye flash does not fire.
Exit Flash White Balance ISO Speed Color Mode Sharpness Exposure Metering AF Zone
Video Size 640 x 480 Available only in Video mode. 320 x 240

Customizing your camera

Use Setup to customize your camera settings. 1 In any mode, press the Menu button. 2 Press 3 Press to highlight Setup, then press OK. to highlight a setting, then press OK.
4 Choose an option, then press OK. 5 Press the Menu button to exit.
NOTE: Press the T (Telephoto Zoom) button for information about camera settings and options. These settings remain until you change them.

Press Menu, to highlight Setup, Options then to access settings LCD Brightness Power Save High Power Image Storage Choose a storage location for pictures/videos. Autothe camera uses the card if one is in the camera. If not, the camera uses internal memory. Internal Memorythe camera always uses internal memory, even if a card is installed. Exit Clear Allselected album settings are cancelled. See page 42. Continuous Single Off On Off Themesapplies the same sound effect set to all functions. Individualchoose a sound effect for each function. Off High Medium Low
Set Album Choose Album names. You can apply different Set Album choices to videos and to pictures. Image Stabilizer Improves stability, reducing the effects of camera shake. Available only in Still mode. Orientation Sensor Orient pictures so that they are displayed with the correct side up. Camera Sounds Choose sound effects.

Sound Volume

Press Menu, to highlight Setup, Options then to access settings Date & Time See page 3. Auto Power Off 10 minutes Choose inactivity time until camera turns off. 5 minutes 3 minutes 1 minute Video Out NTSCused in North America and Japan. Choose the regional setting that lets you PALused in Europe and China. connect the camera to a television or other external device. Language See page 3. Format Memory Carddeletes everything on the card; formats the card. CAUTION: Cancelexits this setting. Formatting deletes all Internal Memorydeletes everything in pictures/videos, including internal memory including email addresses, those that are protected. album names, and favorites; formats the Removing a card during internal memory.
formatting may damage the card.
About View camera information.

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 12), only the 2- and 10-second self-timer options are available. 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.

Using burst

Use burst to take up to 3 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 17). Burst is not available when shutter speeds are longer than 0.5 seconds.

Using exposure compensation to adjust picture brightness
Before you take a picture, you can adjust exposure compensation to make pictures darker or lighter. (Available only in some modes.)

Press Press

to decrease exposure compensation. to increase exposure compensation.
The exposure compensation level is shown on the LCD and the image gets darker or lighter.
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/off the framing grid, press repeatedly. button

Sharing your pictures

Press the Share button to tag your pictures and videos. When they are transferred to your computer, you can share them. Use the Share button:
Any time. (The most recent picture/video taken is then displayed.) After pressing the Review button.
Tagging pictures for printing
1 Press the Share button. Press 2 Press 3 Press picture. to locate a picture. to highlight Print, then press OK. to select the number of copies (0-99). Zero removes the tag for that
Optional: You can apply a print quantity to other pictures. Press to locate a picture. Press to change the print quantity. 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.
Printing tagged pictures When you transfer the tagged pictures to your computer, the Kodak EasyShare software print screen opens. For details, click the Help button 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, set the camera to the 3:2 picture size setting (see page 29.)
Tagging pictures and 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, click the Help button in EasyShare software. Secondtag pictures/videos on your camera 1 Press the Share button. Press 2 Press 3 Press to locate a picture/video. to highlight Email, then press OK. to highlight an email address, then press OK. to scroll through

Troubleshooting

For step-by-step product support, visit www.kodak.com/go/m893support, and select Interactive Troubleshooting & Repairs.

Camera problems

Camera does not turn on. Camera does not turn off. Camera buttons and controls do not function Battery does not I See page 2 or visit www.kodak.com/go/usbcharging. charge using USB charging. Pictures remaining I The camera is operating normally. Continue taking pictures. number does not decrease after taking a picture. Short battery life I Limit the following activities that quickly deplete battery power: with Kodak Li-Ion reviewing pictures/videos on the LCD; excessive use of the flash. rechargeable digital camera battery KLIC-7001.
Try one or more of the following
I Remove the battery, then reinsert correctly (see page 1). I Install new battery. I Charge rechargeable battery (see page 2).
Stored pictures are I Retake pictures. Do not remove card while the camera is accessing it. corrupted. Keep rechargeable batteries charged. I Transfer pictures to the computer (see page 45), then format the card in the camera (see page 34). Caution: Formatting a card deletes all pictures and videos, including protected files. In Review mode, I Check the image storage location setting (see page 33). you do not see a picture (or the expected picture) on the LCD screen. In Review mode, a I Transfer the picture to the computer (see page 45), then format the blue or black card in the camera (see page 34). screen is displayed Caution: Formatting a card deletes all pictures and videos, instead of a including protected files. picture. Picture is too light. I Decrease Exposure Compensation (see page 36).
I Turn off the flash, then move back from the subject.
Picture is not clear. I Clean the lens (see page 60). I Make sure your camera is not in Close-up mode. I Move so there is at least 2 ft (0.6 m) between the camera and the subject. I Place the camera on a flat, steady surface or use a tripod. Picture is too dark. I Turn on the flash (see page 8).
I Move so that the distance between you and the subject is within the

effective flash range (see page 58).
I Use Fill flash (page 8) or change your position so light is not behind
the subject. I Increase Exposure Compensation (see page 36).
Camera does not I Purchase a certified SD/SDHC card. (MMC and write-once SD cards are recognize SD card. not supported.) I Reformat the card (see page 34). Caution: Formatting a card deletes all pictures and videos, including protected files.
I Insert a card into the slot, then push to seat (see page 4). Camera freezes up I Turn the camera off, then back on. when a card is I Make sure the camera is turned off before inserting or removing a inserted or card. removed. Memory card full. I Insert a new card (see page 4), transfer pictures to the computer (see page 45), or delete pictures (see page 17). Memory card and I Transfer pictures to the computer (see page 45), then format the card internal memory or internal memory (see page 34). full. Caution: Formatting a card deletes all pictures and videos, including protected files.
Camera/computer communications
If. Try one or more of the following
The computer does I Turn on the camera (see page 3). not communicate I Make sure the battery is fully charged (see page 2). with the camera. I Connect the USB cable to camera and computer port (see page 45). I Install the software (see page 44). I Disconnect the USB cable. Close all software applications. Re-install the software (see page 44). I Disconnect camera from the computer. Close all software applications, reconnect camera.
Cannot transfer pictures. (The Add New Hardware Wizard cannot locate drivers.)
I Disconnect the USB cable. (If using camera dock or printer dock,
disconnect cable and remove camera from dock). Close all open applications. Re-install the software (see page 44). I Disconnect the USB cable. Close all software applications. Re-install the software (see page 44). I Reboot the computer. I Try another computer.
Slide show stops or I Adjust the camera Video Out setting NTSC or PAL (see page 34). does not run on an I Make sure the external device settings are correct. (See the devices external video users guide.) device.

I Transfer the picture to the computer (see page 45), or delete it (see

page 17).

I Turn camera off, then back on. If the message reappears, visit
www.kodak.com/go/m893support and select Interactive Troubleshooting & Repairs.

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Getting help
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Email, write, or phone customer support Get support for your product (FAQs, troubleshooting information, arrange for repairs, etc.) Purchase camera accessories (camera docks, printer docks, lenses, cards, etc.) Download the latest camera firmware and software See online demonstrations of your camera
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Software

Get information on EasyShare software www.kodak.com/go/easysharesw (or click the Help button in EasyShare software) Get help with the Windows operating system and www.kodak.com/go/pcbasics working with digital pictures
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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 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.

Extending battery life

Use power-saving features (see Customizing your camera, page 32). Dirt on the battery contacts can affect battery life. Wipe the contacts with a clean, dry cloth before loading batteries 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.

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. 62
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 Kodaks 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 Kodaks 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 Kodaks 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

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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 User guide.
Loading the KLIC-7001 battery
Kodak Li-Ion rechargeable digital camera battery KLIC-7001
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Charging the KLIC-7001 battery
Kodak USB AC adapter (included) Learn more at: www.kodak.com/go/USBchar ging. Kodak EasyShare camera or printer docks (may be sold separately)
USB AC adapter Battery Charging light USB cable
First, turn OFF the camera. Charge until the Battery Charging light turns off (up to 3 hours).
Kodak 5V AC adapter, Kodak Li-Ion universal battery chargers (sold separately)
Purchase accessories: www.kodak.com/ go/accessories.

Your computer

Connect the USB cable to the computers USB port, not a Hub. Make sure the computer is turned on and not in sleep mode.
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Turning on the camera

Setting the language, date/time
1 Language: to change. 2 OK to accept. Date/Time: 1 At the prompt, press OK. 2 to change. for previous/next field. OK to accept.

Taking a picture/video

Pictures 1 Videos 2
Ready/Battery charging light T - Turn on Help button
Press the Shutter button halfway to focus and set exposure. Press it completely down when the Ready light turns green.
Press to turn on/off: Status icons Framing grid
Press the Shutter button completely down and release. To stop recording, press the Shutter button again.
Reviewing pictures/videos

Camera Your television

A/V cable (may be sold separately)
Press Review. for previous/next picture/video. 1 Turn off the camera. 2 Connect the A/V cable. 3 Turn on the camera. 4 Review pictures/videos/slide shows on a television. Other display devices:
Your computer monitor Devices equipped with a video input 5
Videos Play. During playback:

OK pause/unpause.

adjust the volume. play at 2X speed; press again for 4X. reverse at 2X speed; press again for 4X.
Transferring pictures/videos

USB cable 1

Kodak EasyShare printer dock or camera dock (May be sold separately)
For dock compatibility, visit www.kodak.com/go/dockcompatibility. 2 To purchase accessories, visit www.kodak.com/go/m893accessories. To use an EasyShare dock, see its User guide.
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! Visit www.kodak.com/go/m893support and www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter for: the Extended user guide interactive troubleshooting and repairs interactive tutorials FAQs downloads accessories printing information product registration

Front view

Shutter button Flash button On/Off button Flash
Self-timer/video light Microphone Speaker Lens

Back view

optional memory card (sold separately)
LCD Review button Ready/Battery charging light Menu button Delete button Zoom button (Wide/Telephoto) Mode dial DC-In (5V) , for optional AC adapter

OK/ Strap post

11 USB port 12 Share button 13 Battery compartment 14 SD/SDHC memory card slot 15 Dock connector 16 Tripod socket
Doing more with your camera

Using optical zoom

Use optical zoom to get up to 3X closer to your subject. 1 Use the LCD to frame your subject. 2 Press Telephoto (T) to zoom in. Press Wide Angle (W) to zoom out. The zoom indicator shows zoom status. 3 Take the picture or video.
I I Optical zoom range W T Digital zoom range I
Always use the auto focus framing marks. If you are not using zoom (1X, wide angle), you can be as close as 2 ft (0.6 m) to your subject. As you zoom, you need to move further from your subject.

Using the flash

Use the flash when you take pictures at night, indoors, or outdoors in heavy shadows.
button repeatedly to scroll Press the through flash modes (see Flash modes below). The current flash mode appears in the LCD screen.
Flash modes Auto Flash Off Fill
Flash fires When the lighting conditions require it. Never. Every time you take a picture, regardless of the lighting conditions. Use when the subject is in shadow or is backlit (when the light is behind the subject). In low light, hold the camera steady or use a tripod. If Red-eye Pre-flash is turned off: If Red-eye Pre-flash is turned on:
I The flash fires once and the I The flash fires once so the eyes

Redeye

camera automatically corrects red-eye in the picture.
become accustomed to the flash, then fires again when the picture is taken.
Using different picture-taking modes
Choose the mode that best suits your subjects and surroundings.
Use this mode Auto Close-up
For General picture takingoffers an excellent balance of image quality and ease of use. Close range. Use available light instead of flash if possible. Point-and-shoot simplicity when taking pictures under special conditions. (See page 13.) People in low-light scenes indoors using a higher ISO. Capturing video with sound. (See page 4.) Reviewing favorite pictures.

SCN Scene ISO

High ISO Video Favorites

Scene modes

Choose a Scene modefor great pictures in practically any situation! 1 Turn the Mode dial to Scene. 2 Press to display Scene mode descriptions. If the mode description turns off before you finish reading it, press OK. 3 Press OK to choose a Scene mode.

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

Taking panoramic pictures
Use panorama to stitch up to 3 pictures into a panoramic scene. 1 Turn the Mode dial to SCN. 2 Press on the 4-way button 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. The LCD displays a quickview for approximately 10 seconds.

Take 2 or 3 pictures.

Get 1 panoramic picture.
Understanding picture-taking icons
Self-timer/Burst Flash Camera mode Album name Framing marks Picture size Date stamp Pictures/time remaining Storage location Zoom: Wide, Telephoto, Digital Focus zone Exposure metering White balance Long time exposure Framing grid Image stabilization ISO speed Battery level Exposure compensation
Working with pictures/videos
1 Press the Review button. 2 Press W/T to magnify 2X8X. 3 Press picture. to view other parts of the

Magnifying pictures

4 Press OK to return to 1X.

Cropping pictures

You can crop a picture so that only the desired portion of the picture remains. 1 Press the Review button, then picture. 2 Press the Menu button. Press

Picture Cropped picture

to find a to find Edit.

3 Press

to highlight Crop, then press OK. to move the crop box. Press OK.
4 Press Telephoto (T) to zoom in, or 5 Follow the screen prompts. 16

Using sound tags

You can add a unique sound/message (up to 1 minute long) to your picture (not to videos).

Recording a sound tag

1 Press the Review button, then to find a picture. to 2 Press the Menu button, then highlight Sound Tag. Press the OK button. 3 Choose Record, then press OK. 4 Follow the screen prompts. The sound tag is applied to your picture.

Playing a sound tag

1 Press the Review button, then picture. 2 Press 3 Press to play the sound tag.

to find a tagged

to adjust the volume.

4 Press OK to stop playback.

Review

Viewing thumbnails (multi-up)
1 Press the Review button. 2 Press the Zoom Wide Angle (W) button to change from single-picture view to multi-up thumbnails. 3 Press Telephoto (T) to return to single-picture view.
To select multiple pictures/videos, see page 21.
Using Kodak Perfect Touch technology
Kodak Perfect Touch technology helps ensure better, brighter pictures. 1 Press the Review button, then 2 Press the Menu button. Press for previous/next picture. to find Edit.
3 Press to highlight Perfect Touch tech., then press OK. The enhancement is previewed in a split screen. Press to view other parts of the picture. 4 Press OK. Follow the screen prompts to replace the original picture or to save the enhanced picture as a new one. NOTE: You cannot enhance previously enhanced pictures.

Editing videos

Making a picture from a video
You can choose a single frame from a video, then make a picture suitable for printing. 1 Press the Review button, then 2 Press the Menu button. Press

Video Picture

to find a video. to find Edit.

3 Press OK. 4 Press

to highlight Make Picture, then press to select a video frame.
5 Follow the screen prompts to save the picture.

Trimming a video

You can delete an unwanted portion from the beginning or end of a video. 1 Press the Review button, then 2 Press the Menu button. Press 3 Press

Video Trimmed video

to highlight Trim, then press
4 Follow the screen prompts. (Use fast-forward and fast-reverse, if needed.)
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 2 Press the Menu button. Press Edit Video, then press OK.
Video 4-, 9-, or 16-up picture
to find a video. to highlight

3 Press press OK.

to highlight Video Action Print, then
4 Choose an option, then press OK. Auto options: The camera includes the first and last frames, then 2, 7, or 14 equally spaced frames. Manual options: You choose the first and last frames; the camera chooses 2, 7, or 14 equally spaced frames.

Running a slide show

Use Slide Show to display your pictures/videos on the camera, a television, or any device equipped with a video input (see page 5). 1 Press the Review button, then the Menu button. 2 Press 3 Press 20 to highlight Slide Show, then press the OK button. to highlight Begin Show, then press the OK button.

To interrupt the Slide Show, press the OK button.
Running a multimedia slide show
Multimedia Slide Show is similar to Slide Show, but also offers music and visual effects. First, select 2-20 pictures (see page 21). Then: 1 Press the Review button. 2 Press 3 Press to highlight Multimedia Slide Show, then press the OK button. to highlight a choice from the menu, then press the OK button.
Selecting multiple pictures/videos
Use the multi-select feature when you have two or more pictures/videos to print, delete, etc. (Multi-select is used most effectively in Multi-Up mode, page 18.) 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, or delete the selected pictures. You can press OK a second time to remove a check mark.

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. NOTE: After you delete a picture, the next picture (overlaid with the Delete menu with the Undo Delete option) appears. If there are no more pictures, the Delete menu on a blank screen appears. See Using the undo delete feature for more information.
Using the undo delete feature
If you accidentally delete a picture, use Undo Delete to retrieve it. This feature is available only immediately after you delete a picture in Review mode. The Undo Delete option appears. 1 Press to highlight Undo Delete. 2 Press OK. The deleted picture (overlaid with the Delete menu) appears.

Solving camera problems

For step-by-step product support, visit www.kodak.com/go/m893support and select Interactive Troubleshooting & Repairs.

Camera problems

Camera does not turn on/off.
Try one or more of the following
I Remove the battery, then reinsert correctly (see page 1). I Install new battery.
I Charge rechargeable battery (see page 2). Camera does not I Purchase a certified SD/SDHC card. Write-once SD cards not supported. recognize SD card. I Reformat the card. Caution: Formatting a card deletes all pictures and videos, including protected files. I Insert a card into the slot, then push to seat.
Short battery life I Limit the following activities that quickly deplete battery power: reviewing pictures/videos on the LCD; excessive use of the flash. with Kodak Li-Ion rechargeable digital camera battery KLIC-7001. Battery does not I See page 2 or visit www.kodak.com/go/usbcharging. charge using USB charging.

Appendix

CAUTION:
Important safety instructions
Do not disassemble this product; there are no user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. Do not expose this product to liquid, moisture, or extreme temperatures. 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. I The use of an accessory that is not recommended by Kodak may cause fire, electric shock, or injury. I Use only a USB-certified computer. Contact your computer manufacturer if you have questions. I If using this product in an airplane, observe all instructions of the airline. I When removing the battery, allow it to cool; it may be hot. I Read and follow all warnings and instructions supplied by the battery manufacturer. I Use only batteries approved for this product to avoid risk of explosion. I Keep batteries out of the reach of children. I Do not allow batteries to touch metal objects, including coins. Otherwise, a battery may short circuit, discharge energy, become hot, or leak. I Do not disassemble, install backward, or expose batteries to liquid, moisture, fire, or extreme temperature. I 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. I 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. I Dispose of batteries according to local and national regulations. I Do not charge non-rechargeable batteries. For more information on batteries, see www.kodak.com/go/batterytypes

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/m893downloads. Additional care and maintenance I If the camera has been subjected to inclement weather or you suspect water has gotten inside the camera, turn off the camera and remove the batteries and card. Allow components to air-dry for at least 24 hours before using the camera again. I Blow gently on the lens or LCD to remove dust and dirt. Wipe gently with a soft, lint-free cloth or an untreated lens-cleaning tissue. Do not use cleaning solutions unless designed specifically for camera lenses. Do not allow chemicals, such as suntan lotion, to contact painted surfaces. I Service agreements are available in some countries. Contact a dealer of Kodak products for more information. For digital camera disposal or recycling information, contact your local authorities. In the US, visit the Electronics Industry Alliance Web site at www.eiae.org or visit www.kodak.com/go/m893support. 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. 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.

FCC compliance and advisory Kodak EasyShare M893 IS 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. FCC and Industry Canada This device complies with Industry Canada RSS-210 and FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Canadian DOC statement DOC Class B Compliance This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Observation des normes-Classe B Cet appareil numrique de la classe B est conforme la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Australian C-tick
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment labeling EU: It is the users 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.) VCCI Class B ITE

Korean Class B ITE

China RoHS
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