Kodak EasyShare LS743 manual Picture quality problems

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Troubleshooting

If...

Try one or more of the following

Slide Show does not

Adjust the camera Video Out setting (NTSC or PAL,

run on an external

page 20).

video device

Make sure the external device settings are correct (see the

 

device’s user’s guide).

 

 

Picture quality problems

If...

Try one or more of the following

The picture is too dark

Use Fill flash (page 14) or change your position so light is

or underexposed

not behind the subject.

 

Move so that the distance between you and the subject is

 

within the effective flash range (see page 14).

 

To automatically set exposure and focus, press the Shutter

 

button halfway and hold. When the ready light glows

 

green, press the Shutter button completely down to

 

take the picture.

 

Increase Exposure Compensation (page 16) and try again.

 

Check if you are in Beach or Snow scene mode (page 10).

 

 

The picture is too light

Turn flash off (page 14).

 

Move so that the distance between you and the subject is

 

within the effective flash range (see page 14).

 

To automatically set exposure and focus, press the Shutter

 

button halfway and hold. When the ready light glows

 

green, press the Shutter button completely down to

 

take the picture.

 

Decrease Exposure Compensation (page 16) and try

 

again.

 

 

The picture is not clear

To automatically set exposure and focus, press the Shutter

 

button halfway and hold. When the ready light glows

 

green, gently press the Shutter button completely down

 

to take the picture.

 

Clean the lens (page 48).

 

Make sure camera is not in Close-up mode if you are

 

further than 39 in (100 cm) from your subject.

 

Place the camera on a flat, steady surface or use a tripod.

 

 

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Contents Kodak EasyShare LS743 zoom digital camera User’s guideEastman Kodak Company State Street Rochester, New York 3 4 Front viewBottom view Jog dial Video out for TV connection MicrophoneBack view Table of contents Table of contents Installing the software first Package contentsGetting started Loading the battery Charging the batteryBattery out Extending battery life Important battery informationBattery life Kodak 5-volt AC adapter-powers your cameraChanging the display Battery Safety and HandlingTurning the camera on and off Press the on/off buttonSetting the date & time, first time Setting the date and timeSetting the date & time, anytime Capture modes Only the active camera settings are displayedChecking camera and picture status Review screenTo insert an SD/MMC card Storing pictures and videos on an SD/MMC cardFlash/Status screen Partially ejected, pull it outTaking a picture Taking a videoCamera modes PictureScene modes To turn off the camera screen, press the OK button Using the camera screen as a viewfinderUsing the auto-focus framing marks Press the Shutter button halfway and holdReviewing the picture or video just taken Framing marks do not appear in Landscape modeVideo. Press to adjust the volume While the shutter button is pressed halfwayUsing advanced digital zoom Using optical zoomTake a picture or video as usual Flash range Using the flashTurning on the flash Wide AngleManner/Museum Off None Video Burst Sport Auto Landscape Off Snow Beach PartySelf Portrait Off Off, FillBurst On or Off Changing picture-taking settingsLong Time Exposure is set Way down and hold it to takeExposure Exposure Metering Setting Icon Options unavailable as noted Color ModeFocus Zone Customizing your camera Shutter stays openVolume Off Setting Icon Options Return to previous menu LiveviewStandard default Low defaultPutting yourself in the picture Putting yourself in the videoSecond-on your camera Pre-tagging for album namesFirst-on your computer Third-transfer to your computerViewing multiple pictures and videos Reviewing pictures and videosViewing single pictures and videos Viewing pictures and videos without extending the lensDeleting pictures and videos Changing optional review settingsPlaying a video To delete more pictures and videos, go to StepMagnifying pictures Protecting pictures and videos from deletionStarting the slide show Tagging pictures and videos for albumsRunning a slide show Press the Review button, then press the Menu buttonRunning a continuous slide show loop To cancel the Slide Show, press the OK buttonChanging the slide show display interval Displaying pictures and videos on a televisionCopying pictures and videos Viewing picture and video informationMinimum system requirements Installing the softwareWindows OS-based computers Install the software Mac OS X-follow the on-screen instructionsPictures Videos Print Favorites Sharing pictures and videosOn your camera Printing tagged pictures Tagging pictures for printingPress the OK button. Then press the Share button to exit Third-transfer and email Tagging pictures and videos for emailingSecond-tag pictures/videos on your camera Press the Share button to exit the menuTagging pictures as favorites Preventing favorites from transferring to the camera Optional settingsRemoving all favorites from your camera Printing and emailing favoritesTransferring pictures and videos with the USB cable Transferring and printing picturesAlso available for transferring Printing from an optional SD/MMC card Printing pictures from your computerOrdering prints online Printing without a computerCamera problems TroubleshootingTry one or more of the following Computer/connectivity problems Picture quality problems Camera ready light status Status CauseCamera power light status Software help Getting helpHelpful links Telephone customer support800 901 United States 800 235 India 91 22 617 Greece0870 243 585 726Appendix Camera specificationsLS743 zoom digital camera specifications DisplayFlash LS743 zoom digital camera specifications ExposureCapture Review PowerOther features Communication with computerPicture storage capacity Tips, safety, maintenanceStorage capacities Number of pictures Best Better Good MB internal memoryUpgrading your software and firmware Power-saving featuresVideo storage capacity FCC compliance and advisory Regulatory complianceCanadian DOC statement Vcci Class B ITE English translationSettings AC adapter Accessories, 3, 7, 36, 37, 43 action shotsBeach mode Way controller Out, 27 aboutDownloading pictures Emailing pictures, videos, 33 exposure ISO speed, setting Jog dial, i, 9Mode, 9 removing, 35 settings, 35 tagging, 34 viewing Image storage, 19 informationLens, i, 45 lights Power light status, 42 printer dock, 3LCD liquid crystal display. See cam- era screen OK button, ii, 4 on/off buttonReviewing videos Telephone numbers, 43 settingSafety Running slide showFavorites Timer, shutter delay, 21 tipsVolume, camera sounds Turning camera on and off, 4 tv connection