Kodak EasyShare camera dock Kodak EasyShare printer dock
To purchase accessories, visit: www.kodak.com/go/m753accessories, www.kodak.com/go/m853accessories, www.kodak.com/go/md853accessories. To learn more about battery charging, visit www.kodak.com/go/support. 2

Turning on the camera

Setting the language, date/time
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 the date/time and language in the future, use the Menu button (see page 29).
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 and videos (www.kodak.com/go/m753accessories, www.kodak.com/go/m853accessories, www.kodak.com/go/md853accessories). We recommend Kodak SD or MMC cards. NOTE: When using the card for the first time, format the card in this camera before taking pictures (see page 30). To choose a storage location for pictures and videos, see page 28.
Turn off the camera. Insert or remove the optional card. Turn on the camera.
CAUTION: A card can only be inserted one way; forcing it may cause damage. If you insert or remove a card while the camera is accessing it, the card, pictures, or camera may be damaged. See page 55 for storage capacities.

Taking pictures/videos

Taking a picture
Press the Shutter button halfway to focus and set exposure.
When the framing brackets turn green, press the Shutter button completely down. Framing marks
Reviewing the picture just taken
After you take a picture or video, the LCD displays a quickview for approximately 10 seconds. (To exit the quickview sooner, press the Shutter button halfway.)
The picture is saved unless you press the Delete button.

Delete

to play a video. to adjust the volume during playback
To review pictures/videos anytime, see page 14.
Using the framing marks to take pictures
Framing marks indicate the camera focus area. The camera attempts to focus on foreground subjects, even if the subjects are not centered in the scene.

Framing marks

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 all modes. When you use AF Zone and set Center Zone, the framing marks are fixed at Center Wide.

Taking a video

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 52.

I Optical zoom range W T Digital zoom range I
Always use the auto focus framing marks, page 6. If you are not using zoom (1X, wide angle), you can be as close as 24 in. (60 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. 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 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 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 0.63.5 m (211.5 ft) @ ISO 200 0.62.0 m (26.6 ft) @ ISO 200

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 30. Off Never.
Using different picture-taking modes
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.
Digital Image Minimizing the effects of camera shake and subject movement. Stabilization Close-up 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 14.)

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. Use this For SCN mode
Portrait Panorama Left-Right Panorama Right-Left Sports Landscape Night Portrait Night Landscape Snow Beach Text/ Document Fireworks Flower Full-frame portraits of people. Stitching up to 3 captured images from left to right into one image. Stitching up to 3 captured images from right to left into one image. Subjects in motion. Far-away scenes. The camera uses infinity auto-focus. Auto-focus framing marks are not available in Landscape. Reducing red eye of people in night scenes or low-light conditions. Place the camera on a flat, steady surface or use a tripod. Distant scenery at night. Flash does not fire. Place the camera on a flat, steady surface or use a tripod. Bright snow scenes. Bright beach scenes. Documents. Focus is set to Auto Focus (see page 27). Bright, colorful light displays. Flash does not fire. Place the camera on a flat, steady surface or use a tripod. Close-ups of flowers or other small subjects in bright light. Focus is set to Auto Focus (see page 27).

view single picture.

Use this For SCN mode
Manner/ Museum SelfPortrait Children Backlight Candle light Sunset Quiet occasions, like a wedding or lecture. Flash and sound are disabled. Close-ups of yourself. Assures proper focus and minimizes red eye. Action pictures of children in bright light. Subjects that are in shadow or backlit (when light is behind the subject). Capturing subjects in low light. Capturing the deep hues seen at sunset.

Using camera Help

To better understand each menu option, use camera Help. Select an option you want to learn more about, then press the button.
Turn on/off Help Scroll up/down
Taking panoramic pictures
Use panorama to stitch up to 3 pictures into a panoramic scene. NOTE: For best results, use a tripod. Individual pictures are not saved, even if panorama capture is cancelled before stitching occurs. (Picture size is set to 3.1 MP for each picture. Exposure Compensation, White Balance, AF Zone, AF Control, and Color Mode are set with the first picture. The flash is set to Off.) 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 5 seconds.

Take 2 or 3 pictures.

Get 1 panoramic picture.
Understanding the picture-taking icons
Flash Self-timer Date stamp Picture size Pictures/time remaining Storage location Zoom: Wide Telephoto Digital Exposure metering White balance ISO speed Low battery Camera mode Exposure compensation
In capture modeshutter pressed halfway
Auto Exposure/ Auto Focus warning

Low battery

Exposure compensation
Working with pictures/videos
Reviewing pictures/videos
Press the Review button to view and work with your pictures/videos. Press Review again to exit. 1 Press the Review button. 2 Press to view previous/next picture/video. To save battery power, use an optional Kodak EasyShare dock or Kodak 5-volt AC adapter. (Visit: www.kodak.com/go/m753accessories, www.kodak.com/go/m853accessories, www.kodak.com/go/md853accessories.)

Review

NOTE: Pictures taken at 3:2 and 16:9 picture sizes have a black bar at the top and bottom. A videos duration is displayed at the top of the LCD.

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 highlight Edit Video, then press OK.

to find a video. to

Picture
3 Press press OK. 4 Press
to highlight Make Picture, then to select a video frame.
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 highlight Edit Video, then press OK.

Video Trimmed video

to find a to.

3 Press

to highlight Trim, then press
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. 18
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 highlight Edit Video, then press OK. to find a to

4-, 9-, or 16-up picture

3 Press to highlight Video Action Print, then press OK.
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 LCD.

Starting the slide show

1 Press the Review button, then the Menu button. 2 Press to highlight Slide Show, then press OK.
3 Press to highlight Begin Show, then press OK. Each picture/video is displayed once. To interrupt the Slide Show, press OK.
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 2 Select a display interval. To scroll through the seconds quickly, press and hold 3 Press OK. The interval setting remains until you change it. to highlight Interval, then press OK.

Burst Capture an expected event. Camera takes up to 4 pictures NOTE: You cannot use Burst when Long Time Exposure is (3 pictures for the M853 and turned on. MD853) while the Shutter button is pressed. All the pictures are saved.
Press Menu , and OK to access settings Exposure Compensation Increase or decrease brightness before taking a picture. (Also see page 31.) Picture Size Choose a picture resolution. For recommended print sizes, visit: www.kodak.com/go/printsizes Options -2.0 to +2.0 (in 0.3 increments)
M853 MD853 8.1 MP (4:3) (default) 7.2 MP (3:2) 6.1 MP (16:9) 5.0 MP (4:3) 3.1 MP (4:3) 2.2 MP (3:2) 2.1 MP (16:9) 1.2 MP (4:3)
7.0 MP Pictures at the highest resolution, (4:3) largest file size (default) 6.2 MP (3:2) 5.3 MP (16:9) 5.0 MP (4:3) 3.1 MP (4:3) 2.2 MP (3:2) 2.1 MP (16:9) 1.2 MP (4:3) Printing on EasyShare printer docks and photo printers HDTV format in high resolution Medium file size Medium file size Printing on EasyShare printer docks and photo printers (at a lower resolution than 6.2/7.2 MP) HDTV format Email, Internet, or to conserve space
Press Menu , and OK to access settings White Balance Choose your lighting condition. 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.
Multi-Pattern (default)evaluates lighting conditions Exposure Metering 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. Spotsimilar to Center-weighted, except the metering is concentrated on a smaller area of the subject centered in the viewfinder. 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. 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, 1250.

Press Menu, to highlight Setup, Options then OK to access settings Red-eye Pre-flash On (default) Choose if the Red-eye flash fires Off automatically before a picture is taken.
NOTE: The camera automatically corrects red-eye when the Red-eye Pre-flash is set to Off.
Date Stamp Imprint the date on pictures. Video Date Display Display Date/Time at the start of video playback. Blur Warning See page 23. Language Format Choose a date option, or turn off the feature. (Default is off.) On (default)choose from date formats. Off On (default) Off See page 3.
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 exposure compensation to adjust picture brightness
Before you take a picture, you can adjust exposure compensation to make pictures darker or lighter.

Press Press

to decrease exposure compensation. to increase exposure compensation.
The exposure compensation level is shown on the LCD; the LCD gets brighter or dimmer.
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 modes, press the Info/Display button until the grid appears.

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.) Just after you take a picture/video, during quickview. After pressing the Review button.
Tagging pictures for printing
1 Press the Share button. Press 2 Press to locate a picture. to highlight Print, then press OK.*
3 Press to select the number of copies (0-99). Zero removes the tag for that picture. 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. * To tag all pictures in the storage location, highlight Print All, press OK, then indicate the number of copies. Print All is not available in quickview. To remove print tagging for all pictures in the storage location, highlight Cancel Prints, then press OK. Cancel Prints is not available in quickview. Printing tagged pictures When you transfer the tagged pictures to your computer, the Kodak EasyShare software print screen opens. For details, click the Help button in EasyShare software. For more information on printing from your computer, printer dock, PictBridge enabled printer, or card, see page 41. 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 25.)

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 to locate a picture/video. 2 Press to highlight Email, then press OK. The Email icon appears in the status area. 3 Press to highlight an email address, then press OK. to scroll through 4 To tag other pictures/videos with the same address, press them. When the picture you want is displayed, press OK.
5 To send the pictures/videos to more than one address, repeat step 3 for each address. Selected addresses are checked. 6 To remove a selection, highlight a checked address and press OK. To remove all email selections, highlight Clear All. 7 Press to highlight Exit, then press OK. 8 Press the Share button to exit the menu. Thirdtransfer and email When you transfer the tagged pictures/videos to your computer, the Email screen opens and lets you send them to the addresses you specified. For details, click the Help button in Kodak EasyShare software.
Tagging pictures as favorites
You can preserve your favorite pictures in the Favorites section of your cameras internal memory, then share them with friends and family. NOTE: When you transfer pictures from your camera to your computer, all pictures (including favorites) are stored on your computer at full size. Favorite pictures - smaller copies of your originals - are loaded back to your camera, so you can share and enjoy more.
1. Tag pictures as 1 Press the Share button. Press to locate a picture. favorites 2 Press to highlight Favorite, then press OK. The Favorite icon appears in the status area. To remove the tag, press OK again. Press the Share button to exit the menu. 1 To enjoy all the available features, load and use the EasyShare 2. Transfer software that was packaged with this camera. (See page 39.) pictures to your computer 2 Connect the camera to the computer using the USB cable (see page 40) or an EasyShare dock. The first time you transfer pictures, the software helps you make choices about your favorite pictures. Then, your pictures are transferred to the computer. Favorite pictures (smaller versions of the originals) are loaded to the Favorites section of your cameras internal memory. 3. View favorites 1 Turn the Mode dial to Favorites. on your camera 2 Press to scroll through favorites.

Pre-tagging for album names
Use the Set Album feature to pre-select album names before you take pictures or videos. Then, all the pictures or videos you take are tagged with those album names. Firston your computer Use the EasyShare software that was packaged with your camera to create album names on your computer. The next time you connect the camera to the computer, copy up to 32 albums to the album name list. See EasyShare software Help for details.
Secondon your camera 1 In any mode, press the Menu button. 2 Press to highlight Set Album, then press OK.
3 Press to highlight an album name, then press OK. Repeat to mark pictures or videos for albums. Selected albums are noted with a check mark. 4 To remove a selection, highlight an album name and press OK. To remove all album selections, select Clear All. 5 Highlight Exit, then press OK. Your selections are saved. If you turn on the LCD, your album selection is displayed on the screen. A plus (+) after the album name means more than one album is selected. 6 Press the Menu button to exit the menu. Thirdtransfer to your computer When you transfer the tagged pictures or videos to your computer, EasyShare software opens and categorizes your pictures in the appropriate album. See EasyShare software Help for details.
Transferring and printing pictures
CAUTION: Install EasyShare software before connecting the camera to the computer. Failure to do so may cause the software to load incorrectly.

Installing the software

1 Close all software applications that are open on your computer (including anti-virus software). 2 Place the 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, take few minutes to electronically register your camera and software. To register later, visit www.kodak.com/go/register. 5 If prompted, restart the computer. If you turned off anti-virus software, turn it back on. See the anti-virus software manual for details. For information on the software applications included on the EasyShare software CD, click the Help button in EasyShare software.
Transferring pictures with the USB cable
Turn off the camera. Connect the USB cable (U-8). Turn on the camera. Kodak EasyShare software opens on your computer and prompts you through the transfer process.
NOTE: Visit www.kodak.com/go/howto for an online tutorial on connecting.
Also available for transferring
You can also use these Kodak products to transfer your pictures and videos.
Kodak EasyShare camera dock, Kodak EasyShare printer dock (see page 41) Kodak multi-card reader, Kodak SD multimedia card reader-writer

Purchase these and other accessories at a dealer of Kodak products or visit www.kodak.com/go/m753accessories, www.kodak.com/go/m853accessories, www.kodak.com/go/md853accessories.

Printing pictures

Printing with a Kodak EasyShare printer dock
Dock your camera to the Kodak EasyShare printer dock and print directlywith or without a computer. Purchase this and other accessories at a dealer of Kodak products or visit www.kodak.com/go/m753accessories, www.kodak.com/go/m853accessories, www.kodak.com/go/md853accessories.
Direct printing with a PictBridge enabled printer
Your camera is compatible with PictBridge technology, so you can print directly to PictBridge enabled printers. You need:
Camera with fully charged batteries PictBridge enabled printer USB cable (may be sold separately)
Connecting the camera to a PictBridge enabled printer 1 Turn off the camera and printer. 2 Connect the appropriate USB cable from the camera to the printer. (See your printer user guide or visit www.kodak.com/go/m753accessories, www.kodak.com/go/m853accessories, www.kodak.com/go/md853accessories.)
Printing from a PictBridge enabled printer 1 Turn on the printer. Turn on the camera. The PictBridge logo is displayed, followed by the current picture and menu. (If no pictures are found, a message is displayed.) If the menu interface turns off, press any button to redisplay it. 2 Press to choose a printing option, then press OK. to choose a picture. Choose the number of copies. Current PicturePress
Tagged PicturesIf your printer is capable, print pictures that you tagged for printing and choose a print size. Index PrintPrint thumbnails of all pictures. This option requires one or more sheets of paper. If the printer is capable, choose a print size. All PicturesPrint all pictures in internal memory, on a card, or in Favorites. Choose the number of copies. Image StorageAccess internal memory, a card, or Favorites. NOTE: During direct printing, pictures are not permanently transferred or saved to the computer or printer. Disconnecting the camera from a PictBridge enabled printer 1 Turn off the camera and printer. 2 Disconnect the USB cable from the camera and the printer.

Using a printer that is not PictBridge enabled
For details on printing pictures from your computer, click the Help button in EasyShare software.

Ordering prints online

Kodak Gallery (www.kodakgallery.com) is one of the many online print services offered in the Kodak EasyShare software. You can easily:

I I I I

Upload your pictures. Edit, enhance, and add borders to your pictures. Store pictures, and share them with family and friends. Order high-quality prints, photo greeting cards, frames, and albumsand have them delivered to your door.
Printing from an optional SD/MMC card
Automatically print tagged pictures when you insert your card into a printer with an SD/MMC card slot. See your printer users guide for details. Make prints at an SD/MMC-capable Kodak picture maker/picture kiosk. (Contact a location before visiting. Visit www.kodak.com/go/picturemaker.) Take the card to your local photo retailer for professional printing.
Dock compatibility for your camera
To see which Kodak EasyShare docks are compatible with your camera, visit www.kodak.com/go/dockcompatibility. Purchase camera docks, printer docks, and other accessories at a dealer of Kodak products or visit www.kodak.com/go/m753accessories, www.kodak.com/go/m853accessories, www.kodak.com/go/md853accessories.

Troubleshooting

For step-by-step product support, visit www.kodak.com/go/m753support, www.kodak.com/go/m853support or www.kodak.com/go/md853support, and select Interactive Troubleshooting & Repairs.

Camera problems

Camera does not turn on. Camera does not turn off. Camera buttons and controls do not function Pictures remaining number does not decrease after taking a picture. Short battery life with Kodak Li-Ion 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).

the card, or change the image storage location to internal memory (see page 28).
I Insert a new card (see page 4) or format the card (see page 30).
Date and time have been reset No address book on camera (Connect with computer to import address book) No album names on camera (Connect with computer to import album names) High camera temperature. (Camera will be turned off.) Can only mark image with 32 album names. Only the first 32 album names will be saved Unrecognized file format Camera error #XXXX. See users guide.
I Reset the clock (see page 3). I Create and copy address book from computer. See the Kodak

EasyShare software Help.

I Create and copy album names from computer. See the Kodak
I Leave the camera off for 10 minutes, then turn it back on.
I Delete one or more album names associated with the image (see

page 36).

I Transfer the picture to the computer (see page 40), or delete it (see

page 16).

I Turn camera off, then back on.

Camera

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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 Get information on EasyShare software
Get support for other cameras, software, accessories Get information on Kodak EasyShare printer docks Get information on Kodak inkjet products Optimize your printer for truer, more vibrant colors Register your camera www.kodak.com/go/support www.kodak.com/go/printerdocks www.kodak.com/go/inkjet www.kodak.com/go/onetouch www.kodak.com/go/register
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Auto power offSelectable 1, 3, 5, 10 minutes MicrophoneYes (for audio recording at Video mode) Color modesColor (high, natural, low), Black & White, Sepia Tripod mount1/4 inch Operating temperature32104F (040C) Size93 mm (3.7 in.) x 58 mm (2.3 in.) x 23 mm (0.9 in.) @ power off Weight145 g (5.1 oz.) without battery or card

Care and maintenance

If you suspect water has gotten inside the camera, remove the battery and card. Allow all components to air-dry for at least 24 hours before using the camera. 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. Service agreements may be available in your country. Contact a dealer of Kodak products for more information. For digital camera disposal or recycling information, contact your local authorities. In the US, visit the Electronics Industry Alliance Web site at www.eiae.org or the Kodak Web site at www.kodak.com/go/m753support, www.kodak.com/go/m853support, www.kodak.com/go/md853support.
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/m753downloads, www.kodak.com/go/m853downloads, www.kodak.com/go/md853downloads.

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. Favorites take up additional space in internal memory.
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.

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 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 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.

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-7001 battery
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Charging the KLIC-7001 battery
USB computer Kodak 5V AC adapter (May be sold separately)
Ready/Battery charging light USB cable

Battery charging light:

Oncharging Offfully charged (up to 3 hours)
Other battery charging accessories: Kodak EasyShare camera dock Kodak EasyShare printer dock
If light does not turn on, ensure:
cable is connected to the computers USB port, not a USB HUB computer is turned on and not in sleep mode
To purchase accessories, visit www.kodak.com/go/m753accessories, www.kodak.com/go/m853accessories, www.kodak.com/go/md853accessories. To learn more about battery charging, visit www.kodak.com/go/support.
www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter

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
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 Help (in Menu mode)
Press the Shutter button completely down and release. To stop recording, press the Shutter button again.
Reviewing pictures/videos

Videos: Play.

Press Review. (Press again to exit.) for previous/next picture/video.
OK During playback 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.
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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. To purchase accessories, visit www.kodak.com/go/m753accessories, www.kodak.com/go/m853accessories, www.kodak.com/go/md853accessories. To use an EasyShare dock, see its Getting Started 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/m753support, m853support or md853support and www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter for: the extended users guide interactive troubleshooting and repairs interactive tutorials FAQs downloads accessories printing information product registration

Front view

Shutter button Mode dial Flash button On/Off button Flash Self-timer/video light
Lens Speaker USB , for optional AC adapter

10 DC-In (5V) 11 Microphone

Back view

optional
LCD Ready/battery charging light LCD/Info button Delete button Zoom button (Wide/Telephoto) OK button Strap post
Slot for optional SD/MMC card Battery compartment Share button Menu button Review button Dock connector 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 24 in. (60 cm) 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 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 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.

Never.

Using different picture-taking modes
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.
Digital Image Minimizing the effects of camera shake and subject movement. Stabilization Close-up 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. (See page 5.)

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 button.
Turn on/off Help Scroll up/down
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 5 seconds.

Take 2 or 3 pictures.

Get 1 panoramic picture.
Understanding picture-taking icons
Flash Self-timer Date stamp Picture size Pictures/time remaining Storage location Zoom: Wide Telephoto Digital Exposure metering White balance ISO speed Low battery Camera mode 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.

Picture Cropped picture

to find a to highlight
2 Press the Menu button. Press Edit Picture, then press OK. 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
Viewing thumbnails (multi-up)
1 Press the Review button. 2 Press to change from single-picture view (Still pictures only) to multi-up thumbnails. 3 Press OK to return to single-picture view.
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 highlight Edit Picture, then press OK.
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.

Press the Menu button to exit the menu. 17

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 Edit Video, then press OK.
to find a video. to highlight

Picture

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 Edit Video, then press OK.

Video Trimmed video

to find a video. to highlight.

3 Press

to highlight Trim, then press
4 Follow the screen prompts. (Use fast-forward and fast-reverse, if needed.) 18
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.

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.
Press the Menu button to exit the menu.

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. I Select Exit to exit the Delete menu.

Solving camera problems

For step-by-step product support, visit www.kodak.com/go/m753support, www.kodak.com/go/m853support or www.kodak.com/go/md853support 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). Stored pictures are I Retake pictures. Do not remove card while the Ready light is blinking. corrupted. Keep rechargeable batteries charged. I Transfer the pictures to the computer (page 6), then format the SD/MMC card in the camera. Formatting deletes all pictures/videos, including protected files. Removing the card during formatting may damage the card.

Short battery life I Wipe the contacts with a clean, dry cloth before loading batteries in the camera. with Kodak Li-Ion rechargeable I Limit the following activities that quickly deplete battery power: reviewing pictures/videos on the LCD; excessive use of the flash. digital camera battery KLIC-7001. I Use the Refresh feature on your camera dock series 3 or printer dock series 3.

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/m753downloads, www.kodak.com/go/m853downloads or www.kodak.com/go/md853downloads. 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/m753support, www.kodak.com/go/m853support or www.kodak.com/go/md853support. 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 M753/M853/MD853 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. Australian C-tick
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.
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment labeling In the European Union, do not discard this product as unsorted municipal waste. Contact your local authorities or go to www.kodak.com/go/recycle for recycling program information. VCCI Class B ITE

Korean Class B ITE

China RoHS
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