Kodak V550 manual When in Landscape mode

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Doing more with your camera

Setting

Icon

 

Options

Sharpness

 

 

High

Control picture sharpness.

 

 

Normal (default)

This setting remains until

 

 

Low

you change it.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exposure Metering

 

 

Multi-pattern (default)—evaluates lighting

Evaluate light levels at

 

 

conditions throughout the image to give an optimum

specific areas of a scene.

 

 

picture exposure. Ideal for general picture taking.

This setting remains until

 

 

Center-weight—evaluates the lighting conditions of

you change modes or turn

 

 

the subject centered in the viewfinder. Ideal for backlit

off the camera.

 

 

subjects.

 

 

 

Center-spot—similar to Center-weight, except the

 

 

 

metering is concentrated on a smaller area of the subject

 

 

 

centered in the viewfinder. Ideal when you need an exact

 

 

 

exposure of a specific area in the picture.

 

 

 

 

AF Control

 

 

Continuous AF—because the camera is always

Choose an auto-focus

 

 

focusing, there is no need to press the Shutter button

setting.

 

 

halfway down to focus.

This setting remains until

 

 

Single AF (default)—uses external AF sensor and

you change it.

 

 

TTL-AF when the Shutter button is pressed halfway down.

 

 

 

NOTE: In Video mode, the settings are Continuous AF or Off.

 

 

 

 

Focus Zone

 

 

Multi-zone(default)—evaluates 3 zones to give an

Select a large or

 

 

even picture focus. Ideal for general picture taking.

concentrated area of

 

 

Center-zone—evaluates the small area centered in the

focus.

 

 

viewfinder. Ideal when precise focus of a specific area in

This setting remains until

 

 

the picture is needed.

you change it.

 

 

NOTE: For the best pictures, the camera is set to Multi-zone

 

 

 

when in Landscape mode.

 

 

 

 

Long Time Exposure

 

 

0.5, 0.7, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 6, or 8 seconds

Choose how long the

 

 

 

shutter stays open.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Kodak EasyShare Zoom digital camera 4J3440 Eastman Kodak Company Rochester, New YorkFront view LCD Back viewTable of contents Table of contents Attaching the strap Loading the battery Setting up your cameraIncluded with your camera Charging the batteryTurning on the camera Setting the date/time, first timeOn/Off Notched corner Storing pictures on an SD or MMC cardTaking a picture Taking pictures and videosReviewing the picture or video just taken Taking a videoUnderstanding the picture-taking icons Understanding the blur warning iconsIs displayed during quickview White-Printability is still being determinedPress the Shutter button completely down to take the picture Using the auto-focus framing marks for picturesMagnifying a picture during review Reviewing pictures and videosUnderstanding the review icons Viewing multi-up thumbnails during reviewFor details on blur warnings, see Protecting pictures and videos from deletion Deleting pictures and videosFollow the on-screen instructions to install the software Installing the softwareMac OS X-follow the on-screen instructions Transferring pictures with the USB cable Also available for transferring Direct printing with a PictBridge enabled printerPrinting pictures Printing with an EasyShare printer dock seriesPrinting from a PictBridge enabled printer Connecting the camera to a PictBridge enabled printerTurn off the camera and printer Turn on the printer. Turn on the cameraDisconnecting the camera from a PictBridge enabled printer Using a printer that is not PictBridge enabledOrdering prints online Printing from an optional SD or MMC cardDock compatibility for your camera Dock Docking configurationCustom DockUsing digital zoom Using optical zoomUse optical zoom to get up to 3X closer to your subject To zoom outFor flash settings in each mode, see Changing the flash settingsPicture-taking modes Scene modes Press the OK button to choose a Scene modePress the Scene button Museum For Camera pre-settings MannerFireworks BacklightStarting the slide show Running a slide showChanging the slide show display interval To interrupt the Slide Show, press the OK buttonChoosing a slide show transition Running a continuous slide show loopPress to highlight On, then press the OK button Reviewing pictures and videos on a television Cropping picturesReview pictures and videos on the television Viewing picture/video information Making pictures from a videoPress the Review button Press to locate a video Press ReviewUsing exposure compensation to adjust picture brightness Using the histogram to view picture brightnessCopying pictures and videos Before you copy, make sure that Setting Icon Options Self-timer Off default Changing picture-taking settings Copy pictures or videos Video Size 640 x 480 default Setting Icon Options Burst Off defaultPicture Size 320 xTo black-and-white or sepia When in Landscape mode Memory, even if a card is installed Setting Icon Options Set Album Off defaultAvailable in Video mode Motion Image On default Stabilization OffCustomizing your camera Orientation Sensor On default Setting Options Video OutVideo Print On default Photo FrameFirst-on your computer Pre-tagging for album namesCard Third-transfer to your computer Second-on your cameraTagging pictures/videos for albums Highlight Exit, then press the OK buttonSecond-on your camera Sharing your picturesThird-transfer to your computer Tagging pictures and videos for emailing Tagging pictures for printingPrinting tagged pictures Second-tag pictures/videos on your camera Tagging pictures as favoritesPress the Share button. Press to locate a picture/video Press the Share button to exit the menuShare your favorite pictures in 3 easy steps Optional settingsPreventing favorites from transferring to the camera Removing all favorites from your cameraTagging favorites for print and email Status Solution Camera problemsStatus Solution Picture quality problems Computer/connectivity problemsReposition the camera for more available light Direct printing PictBridge enabled printer problems Camera Helpful linksSoftware OtherTelephone customer support Output image size Camera specificationsColor electronic viewfinder-LCD Lens protection-Built-inElectronic flash ISO speedVideo capture Image file formatCapture modes Default setting Available settings Auto Flash settings in each modeTripod mount-1/4 inch Close-up Capture modes Default setting Available settings SnowNight Portrait LandscapePicture storage capacity Storage capacitiesVideo storage capacity Number of pictures MB internal memoryUsing this product Important safety instructionsBattery safety and handling When removing the battery, allow it to cool it may be hotExtending battery life Battery lifeIf no action for Camera To turn it back on Power-saving featuresLimited warranty coverage Limited WarrantyLimitations Outside the United States and Canada Your rightsFCC compliance and advisory Regulatory complianceAustralian C-Tick Kodak EasyShare V550 zoom digital cameraMPEG-4 Canadian DOC statementBeach Blur warning, 7, 35 burst Button Out setting, 25 A/V out, USB, ii aboutFlower, 22 focus Copy picturesFormat Long time exposure Using PowerMotion image stabilization PartySounds, 33 speaker, ii specifications, camera, 49 status Set album, 32 settingStrap, 1 strap post, ii support, technical Video/AF assist/self-timerlight, i viewfinder ViewingTurning camera on and off Emailing tagged, 38 length