Kodak M420 Using the flash, Press the flash button repeatedly, To scroll through flash modes

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Taking pictures/videos

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

 

 

 

 

 

Flash fires

Auto

 

 

 

 

 

When the lighting conditions require it.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fill (Flash On)

 

 

 

 

 

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

Your camera can correct red-eye using 2 methods. To choose a red eye setting, see Red Eye Reduction, page 33.

Preflash

A preflash fires, shrinking the eye pupil, before the

 

 

 

 

picture is taken.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Digital

A preflash does not fire; the camera corrects red eye.

Correction

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Off

 

Never

 

 

 

 

 

 

Your camera saves the flash setting, even after you turn off the camera.

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Contents For interactive tutorials For help with your camera Kodak Easyshare M420Eastman Kodak Company Rochester, New York Front view Product features11 10 Back viewTable of contents Table of contents Attaching the strap Loading the KLIC-7003 battery Setting up your cameraTurning on the camera Charging the batteryTurn OFF the camera Connect Kodak USB Cable, Model U-8 Storing pictures on an SD or Sdhc Card Setting the language and date/time Computer port Other charging optionsTaking focused pictures Using framing marksTo get clear, focused pictures Compose the pictureReviewing the picture/video just taken Using optical and digital zoomTo review pictures/videos anytime, see Press the flash button repeatedly Using the flashTo scroll through flash modes Use this mode For Using different modesPress OK to choose a Scene mode Using Scene SCN modesSCN mode For Taking a video Slide the Mode switch to VideoTo review and work with videos, see Press to choose a setting To hide the shortcuts again, press Using shortcutsUsing the self-timer Take the first picture Taking panoramic picturesUnderstanding the picture-taking icons Magnifying a picture Reviewing pictures/videosPlaying a video Deleting pictures/videos Using the undo delete featureProtecting pictures/videos from deletion Selecting multiple pictures/videos Viewing pictures/videos in different waysViewing as thumbnails multi-up Press the Review buttonMake a multimedia slide show that you can save Making a multimedia slide showPlay a multimedia slide show loop Displaying pictures/videos on a television Using the menu button in review Cropping pictures Using Kodak Perfect Touch TechnologyPicture to crop Press the Menu Button, then Press the Review button, then for previous/next pictureRecording a sound tag Adding sound tagsPlaying a sound tag Copy pictures/videos Copying pictures/videosMaking a picture from a video Editing videosTrimming a video You can do incredible things with your videos9-, or 16-up picture is created Making a video action printSetting bookmarks Using bookmarks Using video bookmarksBookmarks, press Press the Menu button to exit the menu Understanding the review icons Using the capture tab Using the menu button to change settingsSettings Picture-taking OptionsSee AF Control Still Video Options Use Setup to customize your camera Using the Setup menuTo highlight Setup Options To accessDate Stamp Video Out Pictures/videosTransferring, printing, tagging Installing the softwareUsing other options Using the USB cableTransferring pictures/videos Direct printing with a Kodak All-in-One Printer Printing picturesDisconnecting the camera from a Kodak All-in-One Printer Using a printer that is not Pictbridge enabledOrdering prints online Printing from an optional SD or Sdhc CardTagging pictures for printing Tagging your picturesPrinting tagged pictures Email icon appears in the status area Tagging pictures/videos for emailingAssigning other tags to pictures/videos Assigning the favorite tag to pictures/videosAssigning a tag to the pictures/videos you take next Camera problems Status Solution TroubleshootingComputer/connectivity problems Status SolutionPicture quality problems Desired picture Great news Getting help from your cameraTurning on camera Help Camera Getting help on the WebSoftware OtherGetting help on the telephone Effective pixels-10 MP Camera specificationsDigital zoom-5X continuous Image stabilizer-Yes Face detection-Up to 10 facesPicture size-Smart Capture Image file formatProgram/SCN Size-97.2 x 59.7 x 21.0 mm 3.8 x 2.4 x 0.8 in. @ power offTripod mount-1/4 inch Weight-136 g 4.8 oz without card or battery Care and maintenanceOperating temperature-0-40C 32-104F Upgrading your software and firmware Storage capacitiesWhen removing the battery, allow it to cool it may be hot Important safety instructionsLimited warranty Battery replacement, battery lifeExtending battery life Limited warranty coverageLimitations FCC compliance and advisory Regulatory complianceYour rights Outside the United States and CanadaEastman Kodak Company Rochester, NY AIO-40 China RoHS Russian GOST-RN137 Canadian DOC statement Backlight, 9 battery Framing marks Guidelines, battery Focus framing marks Focus modeKodak Easyshare Software installing, 35 upgrading Long time, 29, 31, 32 meteringLong time exposure, 29, 31 Language, 34 LCDBlur reduction, 9 OK buttonProtecting pictures, videos Quickview, using Playing a video, 15 powerReset camera Running slide show SafetyContinuous loop, 18 running Time, setting Timer, shutter delay, 12 tipsUndelete, undo Transferring picturesUSB/AV Out