Detailed instructions for use are in the User's Guide.
[. . . ] When the Shutter button is pressed halfway, faces are detected, the scene is analyzed, and the best settings are applied. (See page 20).
Capture modes
Capture mode Smart Scene
P A S M
ISO SCN Scene
Video
Program Aperture priority Shutter priority Manual High ISO
People in low-light scenes.
Point-and-shoot simplicity under special conditions. Panorama "Stitching" 2 or 3 pictures into 1 panoramic scene. (See page 4. )
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Doing more with your camera
Using optical zoom
Use optical zoom to get up to 12X closer to your subject while taking pictures/videos. [. . . ] NOTE: Press the Info button for information about camera settings and options. Some capture modes offer limited settings.
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Using the advanced features
Using PASM modes
Use PASM modes when you want more control over your camera and pictures. Mode When to use
Program mode offers the ease of auto shooting with full access to all menu options. The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture (f-stop) based on the scene lighting.
Press control
to
Exposure compensation (how much light enters the camera), flash compensation, and ISO Program speed Use Aperture Priority mode to control depth of Aperture, exposure compensation, flash field (the range of sharpness). The aperture compensation, and ISO speed Aperture setting may be affected by optical zoom. Priority
P
A S
Shutter Priority
M
Manual
Shutter Priority mode is primarily used to prevent blur when your subject is moving. (To prevent blur, use a tripod for slow shutter speeds. ) Manual mode offers the highest level of creative control. (To prevent blur, use a tripod for slow shutter speeds. )
Shutter speed, exposure compensation, flash compensation, and ISO speed
Aperture, shutter speed, flash compensation, and ISO speed
NOTE: Settings you change in P, A, S, or M modes apply only to pictures taken in those modes. The settings, including Flash, are maintained for P, A, S, and M modes--even when you change modes or turn off the camera. Use Reset Camera (in the Setup menu) to reset P, A, S, or M mode to its default setting.
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Using the advanced features
Changing P, A, S, or M mode settings
Aperture Shutter speed
ISO speed Flash compensation Exposure compensation
1 Turn the Mode dial to P, A, S, or M. 2 Press to access available settings: Aperture--(also known as f-stop) control the size of the lens opening, which determines the depth of field.
Smaller f-stop numbers indicate a larger lens opening; good for low-light. Larger f-stop numbers indicate a smaller lens opening; keeps the main subject sharp; good for landscapes and well-lit conditions.
Shutter speed--control how long the shutter stays open. (Use a tripod for slow shutter speeds. ) Exposure Compensation--adjust the exposure. Use only a USB-certified computer equipped with a current-limiting motherboard. If using this product in an airplane, observe all instructions of the airline. Follow all warnings and instructions supplied by the battery manufacturer. Use only batteries approved for this product to avoid risk of explosion. 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. [. . . ] 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 user's 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.
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Appendix
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment labeling
EU: It is the final user's responsibility to discard this equipment into an approved, segregated collection scheme to enable its suitable treatment/disposal and to improve human/environmental protection. [. . . ]