Kodak M873 manual Using different modes

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Taking pictures/videos

Using different modes

Choose the mode that best suits your subjects and surroundings.

Use this mode

For

Auto

General picture taking—offers an excellent balance of image quality and

ease of use.

 

Scene

Point-and-shoot simplicity when taking pictures under special conditions.

(See page 11.)

 

Video

Capturing video with sound. (See page 7.)

 

Slide the Mode switch to choose a mode.

Use this mode

For

Landscape

Far-away scenes. The camera uses infinity auto-focus. Auto-focus

 

framing marks are not available in Landscape.

Macro

Close range. The camera automatically sets the focus distance

depending on the zoom position. Use available light instead of flash,

 

if possible. (For Focus System/Distances, see page 55.)

Press until the Macro or Landscape icon appears in the LCD status area.

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Contents Kodak EasyShare M873 Zoom digital camera Eastman Kodak Company Rochester, New York Front view Back view 3 4Table of contents Page Setting up your camera Attaching the strap Loading the KLIC-7006 batteryBattery charging light status during charging Charging the batteryIf you have a Kodak 5V AC adapter Charging the battery using other accessories Kodak Li-Ion universal battery charger K7600-CKodak EasyShare photo frame dock Kodak EasyShare camera or printer dockSlide the Mode switch to Auto Press the On/Off button Setting the language and date/timeTurning on the camera Storing pictures on an SD or MMC card OptionalSlide the Mode switch to Auto Taking a pictureReviewing the picture just taken To review pictures/videos anytime, seeUsing the framing marks to take pictures Slide the Mode switch to VideoTaking a video Press the Shutter button halfwayUsing digital zoom during picture taking Using optical zoom during picture takingTake the picture Using the flash Light turns greenUsing different modes Using Scene SCN modes Press the OK button to choose a Scene modeUnderstanding the picture-taking icons SubjectPanning Shot While the subject appears stillMagnifying a picture Reviewing pictures/videosPlaying a video Using the undo delete feature Deleting pictures/videosProtecting pictures/videos from deletion Press the Menu button to exit the menuUsing the menu button in Review Cropping pictures Using Kodak Perfect Touch technologyPress the Review button, then to find a Picture to crop Editing videos Making a picture from a videoTrimming a video Edit tab. Choose Trim, then press OKSetting bookmarks Using video bookmarksUsing bookmarks Making a video action print Running a slide showFull Manual You choose 4, 9, or 16 frames Running a continuous slide show loop Changing the slide show display intervalChoosing a slide show transition Using an A/V cable to run a slide show Using a photo frame dock 2 to run a slide show Viewing pictures/videos in different ways Viewing as thumbnails multi-upViewing by all, date, album, image storage, favorites Viewing picture/video informationCopying pictures/videos Selecting multiple pictures/videosCopy pictures/videos Pictures Understanding the review iconsVideos Understanding the blur warning icons Capture plus for other picture-taking settings Using the menu button to change settingsUsing the capture tab Black-and-white or sepia Using the capture plus tab White BalanceIdeal when you need precise focus ISO Speed Auto defaultEye mode Sharpness High Normal defaultHigh Power default Video SizeCompression to save space 320 x 240-lowest quality smallest file sizeSeconds default Auto Power Off MinutesOff Minutes default Date & Time Set date and time Video Out Orientation Sensor On defaultUsing camera Help Card during formatting may Damage the cardUsing the self-timer Use the same procedure to take a video, butAny Still mode, press the button repeatedly to choose Press OK, then the Menu button Compose the sceneUsing burst Hold it to take picturesTaking panoramic pictures Take the first pictureUsing the histogram to view picture brightness Using the framing grid to compose a pictureSharing your pictures Press the Display button until the grid appearsTagging pictures for printing Tagging pictures/videos for emailingPress OK. Press the Share button to exit the menu Printing tagged picturesSecond-tag pictures/videos on your camera Press the Share button. Press to find a picture/videoPress the Share button to exit the menu Third-transfer and emailFavorites Tagging pictures as favoritesView favorites Tagging pictures/videos for albums Optional settingsPrinting and emailing favorites Second-on your camera Pre-tagging for album namesThird-transfer to your computer Second-on your camera Installing the software Transferring and printing picturesUsing the photo frame dock Using the USB cableTransferring pictures/videos Printing pictures Using other optionsKodak card readers Printing from a PictBridge enabled printer Connecting the camera to a PictBridge enabled printerDisconnecting the camera from a PictBridge enabled printer Using a printer that is not PictBridge enabled Dock compatibility for your cameraOrdering prints online Printing from an optional SD or MMC cardCamera problems Status SolutionComputer/connectivity problems TroubleshootingPicture quality problems Direct printing PictBridge enabled printer problems Turn the flash off seeSoftware CameraOther Getting help Camera specifications Lens protection-Built-inPicture size MP 43 3264 x 2448 pixels MP 32 3264 x 2176 pixelsVideo capture Image file formatCare and maintenance Upgrading your software and firmwareStorage capacities Important safety instructions When removing the battery, allow it to cool it may be hotExtending battery life Battery replacement, battery lifeDo not charge non-rechargeable batteries Limited warranty coverage Limited warrantyLimitations Your rights Outside the United States and CanadaFCC compliance and advisory Regulatory complianceKodak EasyShare M873 zoom digital camera China RoHS Australian C-TickN137 Vcci Class B ITE Korean Class B ITE Russian GOST-R MPEG-4Connector, USB / A/V, 21, 45 copy pictures Out, 21 aboutBeach Audio/video, 21 USBViewing pictures, videos Customize cameraFocus ISO speed Kodak EasyShare software installing, 44 upgrading Lens Cleaning lens, 57 loadingLanguage Long time exposureQuickview, using Running slide show SafetyTime, setting Timer, shutter delay, 34 tips Continuous loop, 20 runningSupport, technical Undelete, undoUpgrading software, firmware URLs, Kodak Web sites Zoom Digital