Taking focused pictures

Mode switch

Framing marks

Using framing marks
Framing marks indicate the camera focus area. In Smart Capture mode (and in SCN modes designed for pictures of people), the camera attempts to focus on faces.
1 Press the Shutter button halfway. If the camera is not focusing on the desired subject, release the Shutter button and recompose the scene. 2 Press the Shutter button completely down to take the picture. NOTE: Framing marks do not appear in all modes. Multiple framing marks may appear when faces are detected. When you press the Shutter button halfway down, the framing marks attempt to follow the main subject.
Reviewing the picture/video just taken
After you take a picture/video, the LCD displays a quickview for approximately 5 seconds. (To exit the quickview sooner, press the Shutter button halfway.)
Delete the current picture OK Play/pause a video Adjust volume
To review pictures/videos anytime, see page 15.
Using optical and digital zoom
1 To zoom in picture-taking mode, press Telephoto (T). To zoom out, press Wide Angle (W). 2 Take the picture. NOTE: For focus distances, see Specifications starting on page 50. To use the 5X digital zoom:
In video mode, press the Telephoto (T) button.
In picture-taking mode, press the Telephoto (T) button until the slider is at the maximum optical zoom range. Release Telephoto (T), then press it again. NOTE: Optical zoom is not available in Video mode. Digital zoom is not available in Smart Capture mode. You may notice decreased image quality when using digital zoom. The slider pauses and turns red when the picture quality reaches the limit for an acceptable 4 x 6-in. (10 x 15 cm) print. 6

Using the flash

Press the flash button repeatedly to scroll through flash modes.
The current flash mode is shown in the LCD status area.
Flash modes Auto Fill (Flash On)
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.
NOTE: (Not available in Smart Capture mode.)
Red Eye Preflash Your camera can correct red-eye using 2 methods. To choose a Digital red eye setting, see Red Correction Eye Reduction, page 33. Off A preflash fires, shrinking the eye pupil, before the picture is taken. A preflash does not fire; the camera corrects red eye.
Your camera saves the flash setting, even after you turn off the camera.

Using different modes

Taking a video

1 Slide the Mode switch to Video. 2 Press the Shutter button completely down, then release it. To stop recording, press and release the Shutter button again. To review and work with videos, see page 15.

view single picture.

Using shortcuts
Your camera has a clean, uncluttered interface. For quick access to the most popular functions: 1 Press the Info button. The shortcuts appear. 2 Press to access functions like Exposure Compensation, Self-timer, and Auto focus. (Youll see different functions in different modes.) 3 Press to choose a setting. To hide the shortcuts again, press

Shortcuts

Press to show/hide shortcuts.

Using the self-timer

Use the self-timer when you want to be included in a picture, or to ensure a steady Shutter button press. Place the camera on a tripod or flat surface. 1 In any picture-taking mode, press the Info button to turn on the shortcut icons. 2 Press to highlight the self-timer icon. Press to choose a setting: 10 secondsA picture is taken after a 10-second delay (so you have time to get into the scene). 2 secondsA picture is taken after a 2-second delay (for a steady, shutter release on a tripod). 2 shotThe first picture is taken after a 10-second delay. A second picture is taken 8 seconds later. 3 Compose the scene. Press the Shutter button halfway, then completely down. The camera takes the picture/pictures after the delay. NOTE: In Panoramic mode (page 13), only the 2- and 10-second options are available. Use the same procedure to take a 2- or 10-second self-timer video, but press the Shutter button completely down.
Taking panoramic pictures
Use panorama to stitch up to 3 pictures into a panoramic scene. NOTE: For best results, use a tripod. Only the panoramic picture is saved; individual pictures are not. (Exposure and white balance are set with the first picture. The flash is set to Off.) 1 Slide the Mode switch to SCN. 2 Press to highlight Panorama Left-Right or Panorama Right-Left (depending on the direction you want to pan), then press OK. 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 OK to stitch them together. After you take 3 pictures, the pictures are automatically stitched together.

Take 2 or 3 pictures.

Get 1 panoramic picture.
NOTE: To use the self-timer 10-second or 2-second setting, see page 12.
Understanding the picture-taking icons
Focus mode Self timer Exposure compensation Flash mode Capture mode Pictures/time remaining Zoom indicator

Tag name

Battery level Date stamp
Working with pictures/videos
1 Press the Review 2 Press
Reviewing pictures/videos
button. for previous/next picture/video.
To exit, press the Review button. To view pictures/videos as thumbnails, see page 17.

Magnifying a picture

1 Press T to magnify 1X8X. 2 Press picture.

to view other parts of a

Press OK to return to 1X.

Playing a video

Press OK to play a video. Press OK to pause/resume. During playback:
Playback speed 4X 2X 1X 2X Reverse 4X

Press Press Press

to adjust the volume. to play at 2X speed; press again for 4X. to reverse at 2X speed; press again for 4X.

Forward

Deleting pictures/videos
1 Press the Review 2 Press 3 Press the Delete button. button. for previous/next picture/video.
4 Follow the screen prompts. NOTE: To delete protected pictures/videos, remove protection before deleting. (See page 16.)
Using the undo delete feature
If you accidentally delete a picture, you may be able to use Undo Delete to retrieve it. This feature is only available immediately after you delete a picture/video.
Protecting pictures/videos from deletion
1 Press the Review 2 Press button. for previous/next picture/video. button.

3 Press the Menu

4 Press to highlight Protect, then press OK. The picture/video is protected and cannot be deleted. The Protect icon appears with the protected picture/video. Press the Shutter button halfway down to return to Capture mode. IMPORTANT: Your camera offers a built-in Help system. See page 47. CAUTION: Formatting internal memory or an SD or SDHC Card deletes all (including protected) pictures/videos. (Formatting internal memory also deletes email addresses and tag names. To restore them, see KODAK EASYSHARE Software Help.)
Viewing pictures/videos in different ways
Viewing as thumbnails (multi-up)
1 Press the Review button. The camera shows the last picture that was taken. 2 Press the Wide Angle (W) button to view pictures/videos as thumbnails. (Press it again to see more, smaller thumbnails.) To view all pictures/videos, highlight the All tab. To sort by favorites, date, or tagged pictures/videos, press and highlight the appropriate tab.
3 To see a single picture/video, press (T) button.
to highlight it. Then press the Telephoto
To select multiple pictures/videos, see page 17. Press the Review button to exit Review.
Selecting multiple pictures/videos

to find a

Cropped picture
2 Press the Menu button, then to highlight the Edit tab. Highlight Crop, then press OK. to move the crop box. Press OK.
3 Press Telephoto (T) to zoom in, or
4 Follow the screen prompts. The picture is cropped. (The original is saved.) Cropped pictures cannot be cropped again on the camera. Press the Shutter button halfway down to return to Capture mode. IMPORTANT: Your camera offers a built-in Help system. See page 47.
Using KODAK PERFECT TOUCH Technology
KODAK PERFECT TOUCH Technology helps ensure better, brighter pictures. PERFECT TOUCH Technology is automatically applied to pictures taken in Smart Capture mode. (You cannot apply PERFECT TOUCH Technology to videos, panoramic pictures, or pictures to which PERFECT TOUCH Technology is already applied.) 1 Press the Review button, then for previous/next picture. 2 Press the Menu button, then to highlight the Edit tab. Highlight PERFECT TOUCH Tech, then press OK. The enhancement is previewed. Press to view other parts of the picture. 3 Press OK. Follow the screen prompts to replace the original picture or to save the enhanced picture as a new one.
Press the Shutter button halfway down to return to Capture mode.

Adding sound tags

You can add a recorded voice or sound tag (up to 1 minute long) to a picture. NOTE: Only one sound tag can be added to each picture (not to videos).

Recording a sound tag

1 Press the Review 2 Press the Menu 3 Press button, then button, then to find a picture. to highlight the Edit tab.
to highlight Sound Tag. Press OK.
4 Highlight Record, then press OK. 5 Follow the screen prompts. The sound tag is applied to your picture. Press the Shutter button halfway down to return to Capture mode. IMPORTANT: Your camera offers a built-in Help system. See page 47.

Playing a sound tag

1 Press the Review 3 Press button, then to find a sound-tagged picture. 2 Press OK to play the sound tag. to adjust the volume. 4 Press OK to stop playback.

Copying pictures/videos

You can copy pictures/videos from a card to internal memory or from internal memory to a card. Copy pictures/videos: 1 Press the Review 2 Press the Menu button. button, then to highlight the Edit tab.
3 Press to highlight Copy, then press OK. Highlight a choice, then press OK. NOTE: Pictures/videos are copied, not moved. To remove pictures/videos from the original location after copying, delete them (see page 16). IMPORTANT: Your camera offers a built-in Help system. See page 47.

4 While the video plays, press to add bookmarks. When finished adding up to 9 bookmarks, press.
Press the Menu button to exit the menu. to find a video.
Using bookmarks 1 Press the Review button, then 2 Press to play the video. To jump to the first bookmark, press and hold for 4 seconds while the video is playing.
After you jump to a bookmark, press jump to other bookmarks.
To view all bookmarked video frames, press the Zoom wide angle (W) button. To return to normal view, press the telephoto (T) button.
Understanding the review icons
Video duration Print tag/number of print Protected Email tag Picture/Video number Select picture Shortcuts Add text tag View multi-up Play video Upload tag Favorite tag Text tag name Battery level Date stamp
Doing more with your camera
IMPORTANT: Your camera offers a built-in Help system. To get the most from your camera, see page 47.
Using the menu button to change settings
You can change settings to get the best results from your camera. NOTE: Some modes offer limited settings. Some settings remain until you change them; others, until you change modes or turn off the camera. 1 Press the Menu 2 Press
Capture/Video for the most common picture/video-taking settings Setup for other camera settings to highlight a setting, then press OK.
4 Highlight an option, then press OK. Using the capture tab Press Menu, , Picture-taking Options , and OK to access IMPORTANT: Your camera offers a built-in Help system. settings See page 47.
Exposure Compensation 0.0, +/-0.3, +/-0.7, +/-1.0, +/-1.3, +/-1.7, +/-2.0 Make a picture lighter or darker. (Available in Program and Panorama modes.) To use a shortcut, see page 11. Picture Size See Camera specifications, page 50. Choose a picture resolution.
Press Menu, , Picture-taking Options , and OK to access IMPORTANT: Your camera offers a built-in Help system. settings See page 47.
Focus Mode Choose a focus distance. Autofor general picture-taking. Macrofor sharpness and detail in pictures at close range. Use available light instead of flash, if possible. The camera automatically sets the focus distance depending on the zoom position. Infinityfor distant subjects; auto-focus framing marks are unavailable. Off Burst Take up to 3 pictures in quick OnPress the Shutter button halfway to focus and set exposure. Press the Shutter button completely down and succession. (Burst is not available in Panorama mode.) hold it to take pictures. Self-timer 10 secondsA picture is taken after a 10-second delay. Take a picture (or pictures) 2 secondsA picture is taken after a 2-second delay (for a after a timed delay. steady, shutter release on a tripod). 2 shotThe first picture is taken after a 10-second delay. A second picture is taken 8 seconds later. Long Time Exposure None Choose how long the shutter 0.5, 1.0, 2.0, 4.0, 8.0 seconds stays open. Color Mode High Color Choose color tones. Natural Color Unavailable in Video mode. Low Color Black & White Sepiafor a reddish-brown, antique look.

NOTE: EASYSHARE Software also lets you change a color picture to black-and-white or sepia.
AF Control (Still) Continuous AFbecause the camera is always focusing, Choose an auto-focus setting. there is no need to press the Shutter button halfway down to focus. Single AFuses TTL-AF (through-the-lens auto focus) when the Shutter button is pressed halfway down. White Balance Autoautomatically corrects white balance. Ideal for general picture taking. Choose your lighting condition. (Available only in Daylightfor pictures in natural lighting. Program and Panorama Tungstencorrects the orange cast of household light bulbs. modes.) 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. Face Detect Capture OnIn P mode (and in SCN modes designed for pictures of Choose if faces get focus people), the camera attempts to focus on faces. priority. Off
NOTE: Not available in Smart Capture mode (because face detection is always on).
Exposure Metering Multi-Patternevaluates lighting conditions throughout Evaluate light levels at specific the image to give an optimum picture exposure. Ideal for areas of a scene. general picture taking. Center-Weightevaluates the lighting conditions of the subject centered in the lens. Ideal for backlit subjects. Center-Spotsimilar to Center-weight, except the metering is concentrated on a smaller area of the subject centered in the LCD.
AF Zone Multi-Zoneevaluates 5 zones to give an even picture Select a large or concentrated focus. Ideal for general picture taking. area of focus. Center-Zoneevaluates the small area centered in the lens. Ideal when you need precise focus. ISO Speed Auto Control the sensitivity of the ISO 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400 (ISO 3200, camera sensor. 6400 available for picture sizes of 3.1 MP or less.) Sharpness Sharp Control picture sharpness. Normal Soft
Video settings Press Menu, , Video Options , and OK to access IMPORTANT: Your camera offers a built-in Help system. settings See page 47.

Video Size Choose a video resolution. 640 x 480 @ 30 fps (VGA) 320 x 240 @ 30 fps (QVGA)
Focus Mode Autofor general video-taking. Select a large or concentrated Macrofor sharpness and detail at close range. The camera area of focus. automatically sets the focus distance depending on the zoom position. Infinityfor distant subjects. Self-timer 10 secondsA video is taken after a 10-second delay. Take a video after a timed 2 secondsA video is taken after a 2-second delay. delay.

Using the Setup menu

Use Setup to customize your camera. Press Menu, Setup, then settings to highlight to access Setup Options IMPORTANT: Your camera offers a built-in Help system. See page 47.
Favorite and UploadPictures/videos are tagged as Favorites and uploaded to your preferred online service when you connect to your computer or network. FavoritePictures/videos are tagged as Favorites (5-star in EASYSHARE Software, on your computer). UploadPictures/videos are uploaded to your preferred online service when you connect to your computer or network. Power Save High Power 30 seconds 20 seconds 10 seconds Off (no dimming) 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. New Tagcreate a tag. Delete Tagdelete a tag. Clear Allselected tags are cancelled.
Share button Choose how pictures/videos are handled when you press the Share button.
NOTE: Some online services limit video file sizes. Where applicable, use
EASYSHARE Software to choose a preferred online service.
LCD Brightness Choose LCD brightness. LCD Dimmer Choose inactivity time until LCD dims.
Image Storage Choose a storage location for pictures/videos. Set Tag Create tag names and assign them to pictures/videos. See page 39.
Press Menu, Setup, then settings

to highlight to access

Setup Options IMPORTANT: Your camera offers a built-in Help system. See page 47.
Date Stamp Choose a date option, or turn off the feature. Imprint the date on pictures. Not available on panoramic pictures. Red Eye Reduction Preflashred eye preflash fires before the Choose how you want to reduce red eye. picture is taken. Digital Correctionred eye preflash does not fire; the camera corrects red eye. Image Stabilizer (Still) On Off Improve stability for pictures. Digital Zoom On Off Turn digital zoom on or off. Not available in Smart Capture mode. Orientation Sensor Onthe camera rotates pictures to their correct Orient pictures so that they are displayed orientation. with the correct side up. On Transferpictures are rotated when transferred to EASYSHARE Software. Offpictures are not rotated. Camera Sounds Power On Choose sound effects. Focus Lock Shutter Error Self-timer High Medium Low Off Set date and time.

4 To tag other pictures/videos with the same address, scroll through them. When the picture you want is displayed, press OK. 5 To send the pictures/videos to more than one address, repeat step 3.
To remove a selection, highlight a checked address and press OK. To remove all email selections, highlight Clear All, then press OK.
Press the Shutter button halfway down to return to Capture mode. The Email icon appears in the status area. When you transfer the tagged pictures/videos to your computer, EASYSHARE Software prompts you to send the pictures/videos. For details, see Help in EASYSHARE Software.
Assigning the favorite tag to pictures/videos
To make your favorite pictures/videos easier to locate in EASYSHARE Software, you can assign the favorite tag. 1 Press the Review button, then locate a picture/video. 2 Press the Share button. The favorite tag appears with the picture. When you transfer the tagged pictures/videos to your computer, EASYSHARE Software opens and categorizes your pictures/videos with a 5-star rating tag. (To configure the Share button in different ways see page 32.)
Assigning other tags to pictures/videos
First, create a new tag name: highlight New Tag, press OK, then use the on-camera keyboard. 1 Press the Review 2 Press the Menu button, then locate a picture/video. button.
3 Highlight Tag, then press OK. 4 Highlight a tag name, then press OK. 5 To assign the tag to other pictures, press to locate a picture, then press OK. The tag name appears with the picture. To remove a selection, highlight a tag name and press OK. To remove all tag selections, highlight Clear All, then press OK. When you transfer the tagged pictures/videos to your computer, EASYSHARE Software opens and categorizes your pictures/videos with the appropriate tag. IMPORTANT: Your camera offers a built-in Help system. See page 47.
Assigning a tag to the pictures/videos you take next
Use the Set Tag feature to assign a tag name to the next pictures/videos you take. First, create a new tag name: highlight New Tag, press OK, then use the on-camera keyboard. 1 Press the Menu button. 2 Highlight the Setup tab. 3 Highlight Set Tag, then press OK. 4 Highlight a tag name, then press OK. 5 Press the Menu button to exit the menu. The selected tag is displayed on the LCD. The tag is applied to new pictures/videos. When you transfer the tagged pictures/videos to your computer, EASYSHARE Software opens and categorizes your pictures/videos with the appropriate tag. IMPORTANT: Your camera offers a built-in Help system. See page 47.

Status

Troubleshooting
IMPORTANT: Your camera offers a built-in Help system. To get the most from your camera, see page 47. Camera problems Solution
Make sure the battery is charged and installed correctly (see
Camera does not turn on Camera does not turn off Camera buttons and controls do not function In Review, a blue or black screen is displayed instead of a picture Pictures remaining number does not decrease after taking a picture Flash does not fire

page 1).

Transfer all pictures to the computer (see page 35). Take another picture.
Continue taking pictures. The camera is operating normally.
(The camera estimates the number of pictures remaining after each picture is taken, based on picture size and content.)
Check the flash setting, and change as needed (see page 7).
NOTE: The flash does not fire in all modes.
Memory card is almost Transfer the pictures to the computer (see page 35). or entirely full Delete pictures from the card (see page 16) or insert a new card. The battery does not See page 2 or visit www.kodak.com/go/USBcharging. charge using USB Insert a new battery (see page 1). charging

Battery life is short

Solution
Make sure the correct battery type is installed (see page 55). Wipe the contacts with a clean, dry cloth before inserting a
battery in the camera. Insert a new or charged battery (see page 1). You cannot take a picture
Turn the camera off, then on again.
Depress the Shutter button all the way (see page 5). Insert a new or charged battery (see page 1). Memory is full. Transfer pictures to the computer (see page 35),
delete pictures (see page 16), or insert another card. Memory card not Card may be corrupted. Format the card in the camera (see recognized or camera page 34). freezes with card Use another memory card. Only SD or SDHC Cards are supported. Cannot find the To view pictures on a card or in internal memory, see page 15. desired picture/video
Computer/connectivity problems Status
Pictures do not transfer to computer Slide Show does not run on an external video device Computer does not communicate with the camera
See Help in EASYSHARE Software. Adjust the camera Video Out setting to NTSC or PAL (see

page 34). Make sure the external device settings are correct. (See the devices users guide).
Turn on the camera. Make sure the USB cable model U-8 is connected to the camera
and the computer (see page 36).
Make sure EASYSHARE Software is installed (see page 35).
Picture quality problems Status

Picture is not clear

To automatically set exposure and focus, press the Shutter button
halfway. When the framing marks turn green, press the Shutter button completely down to take the picture. Clean the lens (see page 53). Make sure the camera is not in Macro mode if you are more than 19.7 in. (50 cm) from your subject. Place the camera on a flat, steady surface or use a tripod (especially in high-zoom settings or in low light). Picture is too dark
Reposition the camera for more available light. Use Fill flash (see page 7) or change your position so light is not
behind the subject. Move so that the distance between you and the subject is within the effective flash range. (See camera specifications starting on page 50.) To automatically set exposure and focus, press the Shutter button halfway. When the framing marks turn green, press the Shutter button completely down to take the picture. Picture is too light
Reposition the camera to reduce the amount of available light. Turn the flash off (see page 7). Move so that the distance between you and the subject is within the
effective flash range. (See camera specifications starting on page 50.) To automatically set exposure and focus, press the Shutter button halfway. When the framing marks turn green, press the Shutter button completely down to take the picture. In Program and Panorama modes, adjust the Exposure Compensation (see page 28).
Direct printing (PICTBRIDGE enabled printer) problems Status Solution
Cannot find the Use the Direct printing menu to change the image storage location. desired picture The Direct printing Press any camera button to redisplay the menu. menu interface turns off Cannot print pictures Make sure there is a connection between the camera and the printer (see page 37). Make sure the printer and the camera have power. Camera or printer Follow the prompts to resolve the issue. display an error message

Getting help

Getting help from your camera
You want the most from your camera. You want to understand: What it can do for you And how to take the best possible pictures and videos

Great news!

Your camera offers a built-in Help system. It describes every setting for every menu choice. If you learn nothing else about your camera, learn how to use on-camera Help. Because the more you know your camera, the more confident you become!

Turning on camera Help

1 Press the Menu button, then highlight a menu choice. 2 Press the Info button.
Scroll through a Help topic

Getting help on the Web

Camera
Email, write, or phone Kodak Get support for your product (FAQs, troubleshooting information, arrange for repairs, etc.) Purchase camera accessories (lenses, cards, etc.) Download the latest camera firmware and software See online demonstrations of your camera Register your camera www.kodak.com/go/contact www.kodak.com/go/m420support www.kodak.com/go/m420accessories www.kodak.com/go/m420downloads www.kodak.com/go/howto www.kodak.com/go/register

Software

Get information on EASYSHARE Software Get help with the Windows operating system and working with digital pictures www.kodak.com/go/easysharesw (or see Help in EASYSHARE Software) www.kodak.com/go/pcbasics
Get support for cameras, software, accessories, more www.kodak.com/go/support Get information on KODAK Inkjet Products www.kodak.com/go/inkjet Optimize your printer for truer, more vibrant colors www.kodak.com/go/onetouch
Getting help on the telephone
NOTE: If you have questions concerning this product, you may speak with Kodak customer support.
Australia Austria Belgium Brazil Canada China Czech Republic Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Hong Kong Hungary India Ireland Italy Japan Korea (toll free 1227) Netherlands New Zealand Norway Philippines Poland Portugal Russia Singapore Slovakia Spain Sweden Switzerland Taiwan Thailand Turkey United Kingdom United States International Toll Line International Toll Fax ++458 6962

Appendix

Camera specifications
CCD1/2.33-type Effective pixels10 MP LCD7.6 cm (3.0 in.) LCD; 230K pixels Image storageOptional SD/SDHC Card (The SD logo is a trademark of the SD Card Association.) Maximum supported card size: 32 GB Internal storage capacity64 MB internal memory (48 MB available for image storage. 1 MB equals one million bytes.) Taking lens4X optical zoom; f/2.6f/5.8; 35 mm equivalent: 28112 mm Lens protectionBuilt-in Digital zoom5X continuous Image stabilizerYes Focus systemTTL-AF (through-the-lens auto focus); Auto: Multi-Zone, Center-Zone. Working range: 50 cm (19.7 in.)infinity @ wide, normal 50 cm (19.7 in.)infinity @ telephoto, normal 1050 cm (3.919.7 in.) @ wide, Macro mode 3570 cm (13.827.6 in.) @ telephoto, Macro mode 10 m (32.8 ft)infinity @ wide, Landscape mode Auto focus controlStill: Continuous and Single AF (Multi-zone, Center zone); Video: Continuous Face detectionUp to 10 faces Shutter speed1/10008 seconds

Dispose of batteries according to local and national regulations. Visit www.kodak.com/go/kes. Do not charge non-rechargeable batteries. For more information on batteries, visit www.kodak.com/go/batterytypes.
Battery replacement, battery life
KODAK Li-Ion Rechargeable Digital Camera Battery KLIC-7003: 250 pictures per charge. Battery life per CIPA testing method. (Approx. number of pictures in Smart Capture mode, using 128 MB SD Card.) Actual life may vary based on usage.

Extending battery life

Use power-saving features (see Using the Setup menu, page 32). Dirt on the battery contacts can affect battery life. Wipe the contacts with a clean, dry cloth before loading the battery in the camera. Battery performance is reduced at temperatures below 5 C (41 F). 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. 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. 56

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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 and charging the battery

1 Turn OFF the camera.

Battery Charging light: Blinking: charging Steady: finished charging
2 Connect the KODAK USB Cable, Model U-8.
www.kodak.com/go/m420support

KLIC-7003 battery

See the Extended user guide

ENGLISH

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Using other charging accessories
First, turn OFF the camera. The charging light blinks during charging and stays steady when the battery is fully charged.
KODAK USB Cable and a USB computer port Ensure that the USB cable is connected to a powered USB port and the computer is turned on (not in sleep mode).

Battery Charging light

KODAK 5V AC Adapter (May be sold separately.)
See the Extended user guide Purchase accessories
www.kodak.com/go/m420support www.kodak.com/go/m420accessories
www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter
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Turning on the camera

Setting the language and date/time
Language: to change. OK to accept. Date/Time: At the prompt, press OK. to change current field. for previous/next field. OK to accept.
See the Extended user guide www.kodak.com/go/m420support

OK (press)

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Taking a picture

1 Slide the Mode switch to Smart Capture. Compose the picture. 2 Press the Shutter button halfway to focus and set exposure. When the framing marks turn green, press the Shutter button completely down.

Framing marks

To learn more about Smart Capture and other modes, see page 11.
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Reviewing pictures/videos
Press the Review button to enter/exit Review.
View previous/next picture/video. OK Play a video.

Review

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Transferring pictures/videos
1 Turn on the camera. 2 Connect a KODAK USB Cable, Model U-8.
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Getting help from your camera
You want the most from your camera. You want to understand:
What it can do for you And how to take the best possible pictures and videos

Great news!

Your camera offers a built-in Help system. It describes every setting for every menu choice. If you learn nothing else about your camera, learn how to use on-camera Help. Because the more you know your camera, the more confident you become.
1 Press the Menu button, then highlight a menu choice. 2 Press the Info button.
Scroll through a Help topic
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Keep learning about your camera!
Congratulations! You have: set up your camera taken pictures transferred pictures to your computer Keep learning! Finish reading this book, so you can take and share your best pictures! Visit www.kodak.com/go/m420support: the extended user guide interactive troubleshooting and repairs interactive tutorials FAQs downloads accessories printing information product registration
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Front View

Shutter button Power button Flash button Self-timer/AF Assist light
6 Lens/Lens cover 7 DC-In (5V) 8 Microphone 9 Flash
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Back View

LCD Zoom (Telephoto/Wide Angle) button Delete, Menu, Info buttons Strap post , OK button
Share button Review button SD/SDHC Card/Battery compartment USB/AV Out

10 Speaker 11 Tripod socket
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Doing more with your camera
Slide the Mode switch to the mode that best suits your subjects and surroundings.

Mode switch

Use this mode
For Smart Capture General picture takingit offers excellent image quality and ease of use. You can choose the best picture size and aspect ratio for your needsjust press the Menu button and choose Picture Size. Video Capturing video with sound. Scene Point-and-shoot simplicity when taking pictures in practically any situation. (See page 12.)

Taking a video

1 Slide the Mode switch to Video. 2 Press the Shutter button completely down, then release it. To stop recording, press and release the Shutter button again. www.kodak.com/go/m420support 11
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Using Scene (SCN) modes

Choose a Scene modefor great pictures in practically any situation! 1 Slide the Mode switch to SCN. 2 Press to view scene mode descriptions. 3 Press OK to choose a Scene mode.
SCN mode Program Portrait Sport Landscape Close-up Flower Sunset Backlight Candle Light Children Manner/Museum Text Beach For Advanced picture takingallows more access to manual settings. Full-frame portraits of people. Subjects that are in motion. Distant scenes. Close range. Use available light instead of flash, if possible. Close-ups of flowers or other small subjects in bright light. Subjects at dusk. Subjects that are in shadow or backlit. Subjects illuminated by candle light. Action pictures of children in bright light. Quiet occasions, like a wedding or lecture. Flash and sound are disabled. Documents. Place the camera on a steady surface or tripod. Bright beach scenes.
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SCN mode Snow Fireworks Self-Portrait Night Portrait Night Landscape Panning Blur Reduction High ISO For Bright snow scenes. Fireworks. Place the camera on a steady surface or tripod. Close-ups of yourself. Assures proper focus and minimizes red eye. Reduces red eye of people in night scenes or low-light conditions. Distant scenery at night. Flash does not fire. Capturing the illusion of motion; subject is sharp, background is blurry. Reducing blur caused by camera shake or subject motion. People indoors, in low-light scenes.

Panorama (L-R, R-L) Stitching 2 or 3 pictures into 1 panoramic scene.
Using optical and digital zoom
To zoom in picture-taking mode, press Telephoto (T). To zoom out, press Wide Angle (W). To use the 5X digital zoom in video mode, press the Telephoto (T) button. In picture-taking mode, press the Telephoto (T) button until the slider is at the maximum optical zoom range. Release (T), then press it again. NOTE: Optical zoom is not available in Video mode. Digital zoom is not available in Smart Capture mode. You may notice decreased image quality when using digital zoom. The slider pauses and turns red when the picture quality reaches the limit for an acceptable 4 x 6-in. (10 x 15 cm) print. www.kodak.com/go/m420support 13
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Using the flash

Press the flash button repeatedly to scroll through flash modes.
The current flash mode is shown in the LCD status area.
Flash modes Auto Fill (Flash On)
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.
NOTE: (Not available in Smart Capture mode.)
Red Eye Preflash A preflash fires, shrinking the eye pupil, before the picture is taken. Your camera can correct red-eye using 2 methods. To choose a Digital A preflash does not fire; the camera corrects red eye. red eye setting, use the Correction Setup menu. Off Never
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Using shortcuts

Your camera has a clean, uncluttered interface. For quick access to the most popular capture and review functions: 1 Press the Info button. The shortcuts appear. 2 Press to access functions like Exposure Compensation, Self-timer, and Auto focus. (Youll see different functions in different modes.) 3 Press to choose a setting. To hide the shortcuts again, press

Shortcuts

Press to show/hide shortcuts.
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Using the menu button to change settings
You can change settings to get the best results from your camera. NOTE: Some modes offer limited settings. Some settings remain until you change them; others, until you change modes or turn off the camera. 1 Press the Menu 2 Press

button.

to highlight a tab:
Capture/Video for the most common picture/video-taking settings Setup for other camera settings to highlight a setting, then press OK.

3 Press

4 Highlight an option, then press OK.
Understanding the picture-taking icons
Self timer Exposure compensation Flash mode Capture mode Focus mode Pictures/time remaining Zoom slider

Tag name

Battery level Date stamp
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2 Press

Working with pictures/videos

button. button.

Deleting pictures/videos
1 Press the Review 3 Press the Delete for previous/next picture/video.
4 Follow the screen prompts.
Viewing pictures as thumbnails
1 Press the Review button. The camera shows the last picture that was taken. 2 Press the Wide Angle (W) button to view pictures/videos as thumbnails. (Press it again to see more, smaller thumbnails.) 3 To see a single picture/video, press to highlight it. Then press the Telephoto (T) button.
Press the Shutter button halfway down to return to Capture mode.
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Using KODAK PERFECT TOUCH Technology
KODAK PERFECT TOUCH Technology helps ensure better, brighter pictures. PERFECT TOUCH Technology is automatically applied to pictures taken in Smart Capture mode. (You cannot apply PERFECT TOUCH Technology to videos, panoramic pictures, or pictures to which PERFECT TOUCH Technology is already applied.) 1 Press the Review button, then for previous/next picture. 2 Press the Menu button, then to highlight the Edit tab. Highlight PERFECT TOUCH Tech, then press OK. The enhancement is previewed. Press to view other parts of the picture. 3 Press OK. Follow the screen prompts to replace the original picture or to save the enhanced picture as a new one.
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Understanding the review icons
Video duration Print tag/number of prints Protected Email tag Picture/Video number Select picture Shortcuts* Add text tag View multi-up Play video Upload tag Favorite tag Text tag name Battery level Date stamp
* For more about shortcuts, see page 15.
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Share your stories!

A thousand ways to tell a story. and each begins with a picture. How do you tell yours? Prints 4 x 6 pictures Enlargements, posters Collages Photo books Photo gifts Cards Calendars Mugs Ties Shirts Digitally EASYSHARE Digital Picture Frame HDTV devices Email.and much more!

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Pictures start here! 1 Load KODAK EASYSHARE Software. Transfer pictures to your computer.

Take pictures.

Pictures become stories here! At home Online At a local photo retailer
KODAK All-in-One Inkjet Printers

KODAK Picture Kiosk

www.kodak.com/go/tips
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Status

Solving camera problems

Solution

Make sure the battery is charged and installed correctly (see

Camera problems

Camera does not turn on or off Camera buttons and controls do not function Flash does not fire In Review, a blue or black screen is displayed instead of a picture

page 1).

Check the flash setting, and change as needed (see page 14).
NOTE: The flash does not fire in all modes.
Transfer all pictures to the computer (see page 6). Take another picture.
Memory card is almost Transfer the pictures to the computer (see page 6). or entirely full Delete pictures from the card or insert a new card. You cannot take a picture
Turn the camera off, then on again. Depress the Shutter button all the way (see page 4). Insert a new or charged battery (see page 1). Memory is full. Transfer pictures to the computer (see page 6),
delete pictures (see page 17), or insert another card.
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Appendix

CAUTION:
Do not disassemble this product; there are no user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. KODAK AC Adapters and Battery Chargers are intended for indoor use only. The use of controls, adjustments, or procedures other than those specified herein may result in exposure to shock and/or electrical or mechanical hazards. If the LCD breaks, do not touch the glass or liquid. Contact Kodak customer support. The use of an accessory that is not recommended by Kodak may cause fire, electric shock, or injury. For approved accessories, visit www.kodak.com/go/accessories. Use only a USB-certified computer equipped with a current-limiting motherboard. Contact your computer manufacturer if you have questions. If using this product in an airplane, observe all instructions of the airline. When removing the battery, allow it to cool; it may be hot. Follow all warnings and instructions supplied by the battery manufacturer. Use only batteries approved for this product to avoid risk of explosion. Keep batteries out of the reach of children. Do not allow batteries to touch metal objects, including coins. Otherwise, a battery may short circuit, discharge energy, become hot, or leak. Do not disassemble, install backward, or expose batteries to liquid, moisture, fire, or extreme temperature. Remove the battery when the product is stored for an extended period of time. In the unlikely event that battery fluid leaks inside the product, contact Kodak customer support. In the unlikely event that battery fluid leaks onto your skin, wash immediately with water and contact your local health provider. For additional health-related information, contact your local Kodak customer support. Dispose of batteries according to local and national regulations. Visit www.kodak.com/go/kes. Do not charge non-rechargeable batteries. For more information on batteries, see www.kodak.com/go/batterytypes.

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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. 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.

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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 M420 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.

Canadian DOC statement

DOC Class B ComplianceThis Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Observation des normes-Classe BCet appareil numrique de la classe B est conforme la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
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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.

Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment labeling In Europe: For human/environmental protection, it is your responsibility to dispose of this equipment at a collection facility established for this purpose (separate from municipal waste). For more information, contact your retailer, collection facility, or appropriate local authorities; or visit www.kodak.com/go/recycle. VCCI Class B ITE

Australian C-Tick

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Korean Class B ITE

China RoHS
Eastman Kodak Company Rochester, New York 14650 Eastman Kodak Company, 2008 Kodak, EasyShare, and Perfect Touch are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company. 4H5026_en