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  • Kodak V550 | User Manual - Page 1
    Kodak EasyShare V550 zoom digital camera User's guide www.kodak.com For interactive tutorials, www.kodak.com/go/howto For help with your camera, www.kodak.com/go/v550support
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    Eastman Kodak Company Rochester, New York 14650 © Eastman Kodak Company, 2005 All screen images are simulated. Kodak and EasyShare are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company. Schneider-Kreuznach and Xenar are trademarks of Jos. Schneider Optische Werke GmbH used under license by Eastman Kodak Company.
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    13 11 12 1 Shutter button 8 Auto mode button 2 Flash button 9 Viewfinder 3 On/Off 10 Light sensor 4 Video/AF Assist/Self-timer light 11 Lens 5 Video mode button 12 DC-In (5V) 6 Scene (SCN) mode button 13 Grip 7 Portrait mode button 14 Flash 15 Microphone www.kodak.com/go/support i
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    Slot for optional SD or MMC card 3 LCD/Info button 13 Dock connector 4 Auto/Favorites switch 14 Tripod socket 5 Strap post 15 Speaker 6 USB, A/V Out 16 Share button 7 17 Review button 8 OK button 9 Battery lock 10 Close-up/Landscape button 18 Menu button 19 Delete button 20 Viewfinder 21
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    the battery 2 Turning on the camera 3 Setting the date/time, first time 3 Storing pictures on an SD or MMC card 4 2 Taking pictures and videos 5 Taking a picture 5 Reviewing pictures and videos 9 Deleting pictures and videos 11 3 Transferring and printing pictures 12 Installing the software
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    enabled printer) problems 46 6 Getting help 47 Helpful links 47 Telephone customer support 48 7 Appendix 49 Camera specifications 49 Flash settings in each mode 51 Storage capacities 53 Important safety instructions 54 Battery life 55 Upgrading your software and firmware 56 Additional
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    1 Setting up your camera Attaching the strap Loading the battery 2 1 For information on replacing batteries and extending battery life, see page 55. www.kodak.com/go/support 1
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    volt AC adapter (included with your camera) IMPORTANT: Use this AC adapter to charge the battery and to power the EasyShare photo frame dock 2. EasyShare printer dock series 3 or EasyShare camera dock series 3 (May be sold separately. For dock compatibility, see page 17.) 2 www.kodak.com/go/support
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    Turning on the camera Setting up your camera On/Off Setting the date/time, first time 1 At the prompt, press OK. 2 to change. for previous/next field. OK to accept. www.kodak.com/go/support 3
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    up your camera Storing pictures on an SD or MMC card Your camera has 32 MB of internal memory. You can purchase an SD or MMC card to conveniently store more pictures and videos. NOTE: We recommend Kodak SD or MMC cards. When using the card for the first time, format it in this camera before taking
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    ready light turns green, press the Shutter button completely down. 1 Compose the picture. Use the viewfinder, or repeatedly press the LCD/Info button for: • LCD and status icons on • LCD on, status icons off • LCD, status icons, and histogram on • LCD off LCD/Info www.kodak.com/go/support 5
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    and release. To stop recording, press and release the Shutter button again. Reviewing the picture or video just taken After you take a picture or video, the LCD displays a quickview for approximately 5 seconds. If you press no buttons, the picture/video is saved. Delete Tag a picture/video for
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    turned on (see Blur Warning, page 35), a picture blur warning icon is displayed during Zoom Histogram Flash Picture size Pictures remaining Storage location Video remaining AF mode Focus zone Exposure metering White balance ISO Camera mode Low battery Exposure compensation www.kodak.com/go/support
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    pictures) When using the LCD as a viewfinder, framing marks indicate the camera focus area. The camera attempts to focus on foreground subjects, even if the subjects are not centered in the scene. 1 Press the Shutter button halfway. When the framing marks turn green, focus is accomplished. Framing
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    to choose and view your favorite pictures, see page 39. To save battery power, use an EasyShare photo frame dock 2. (See www.kodak.com/go/v550accessories.) Magnifying a picture during review 1 W/T magnify 1X - 8X. 2 view other parts of the picture. 3 OK return to 1X. www.kodak.com/go/support 9
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    the review icons Print tag/number of prints Favorite tag Email tag Blur warning Album Zoom Histogram Date/time Scroll arrows For details on blur warnings, see page 7. Protected Picture/video number Image storage location Video length Video controls Review Low battery 10 www.kodak.com/go/support
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    button to exit the menu. appears with the CAUTION: Formatting internal memory or an SD or MMC card deletes all (including protected) pictures and videos. (Formatting internal memory also deletes email addresses, album names, and favorites. To restore them, see EasyShare software Help.) www.kodak
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    camera and software. Registering lets you sign up for information that keeps your system up-to-date. To register later, see www.kodak.com/go/register. For information on the software applications included on the Kodak EasyShare software CD, click the Help button in EasyShare software. 12 www.kodak
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    with the photo frame dock 2 Your package may include an EasyShare photo frame dock 2. (To purchase accessories, see www.kodak.com/go/v550accessories.) 1 2 Transferring pictures with the USB cable If your package did not include an EasyShare photo frame dock 2, use the USB cable to transfer pictures
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    your pictures and videos. ■ Kodak EasyShare camera dock series 3 or printer dock series 3 (see page 17) ■ Kodak multi-card reader, Kodak SD multimedia card reader-writer Purchase these and other accessories at a dealer of Kodak products or www.kodak.com/go/v550accessories. Printing pictures
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    -Access internal memory, a card, or Favorites. NOTE: During direct printing, pictures are not permanently transferred or saved to the computer or printer. To transfer pictures to your computer, see page 12. In Favorites mode, the current favorite picture is displayed. www.kodak.com/go/support 15
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    printer 1 Turn off the camera and printer. 2 Disconnect the USB cable from the camera and the printer. Using a printer that is not PictBridge enabled For details on printing pictures from your computer, click the Help button in EasyShare software. Ordering prints online Kodak EasyShare gallery (www
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    Custom dock insert Kodak dock adapter D-22 Dock Other docks: Not compatible ■ printer dock 4000 ■ camera dock II ■ LS420, LS443 camera dock Purchase camera docks, printer docks, and other accessories at a dealer of Kodak products or www.kodak.com/go/v550accessories. www.kodak.com/go/support 17
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    picture or video. NOTE: You cannot use digital zoom for video recording. You may notice decreased image quality when using digital zoom. The slider on the zoom indicator turns red when the picture quality reaches the limit for an acceptable 4 x 6-in. (10 x 15 cm) print. 18 www.kodak.com/go/support
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    camera Changing the flash settings Press the flash button repeatedly to scroll through flash modes. The current flash mode is shown in the LCD is turned off: turned on: ■ The flash fires once. ■ The camera then automatically camera then automatically corrects red-eye in the picture. To turn the
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    marks are not available in Landscape. Close-up Close range. Use available light instead of flash, if possible. The camera automatically sets the focus distance depending on the zoom position. Press until the Close-up or Landscape icon appears in the LCD status area. 20 www.kodak.com/go/support
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    camera Scene modes 1 Press the Scene button. 2 Press to display Scene mode descriptions. NOTE: If the Help text turns off, press the OK button. 3 Press the OK button to choose a Scene mode. Use this SCN mode For Camera Focus, Red-eye minimizes red-eye. Flash www.kodak.com/go/support 21
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    Zone Focus and sound are disabled. Fireworks Flash does not fire. Place the camera on a flat, steady surface or use a tripod. 2-second exposure, Custom Choosing your own settings. Settings are saved, even after the camera is turned off. (To reset, see page 32.) Text Documents. Macro Focus
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    Doing more with your camera Running a slide show Use the Slide Show to display your pictures and videos (with sound). NOTE: If you have an EasyShare photo frame dock 2, see page 24. Starting the slide show 1 Press the Review button, then press the Menu button. 2 Press to highlight Slide Show ,
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    , then press the OK 2 Press to select a transition, then press the OK button. Running a slide show with the EasyShare photo frame dock 2 Your package may include an EasyShare photo frame dock 2. (To purchase accessories, see www.kodak.com/go/v550accessories.) 1 2 24 www.kodak.com/go/support
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    (white). See your television user's guide for details. 2 Review pictures and videos on the television. Cropping pictures 1 Press the Review button. 2 Press for previous/next. 3 Press the Menu button, choose Crop , then press the OK button. 4 Press Telephoto (T) to zoom in, or to move the crop
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    4 Follow the screen prompts. NOTE: A picture is created. The original video is saved. 5 Press the Menu button to exit the menu. , then press the OK button. Viewing picture/video information 1 Press Review. To exit Review, press the Review button. 2 Press Info. 26 www.kodak.com/go/support
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    the left, the subject is dark. Optimal exposure is achieved when the peak is in the middle of the histogram. To turn on the histogram in Capture mode or in Review, press the LCD/Info button until the histogram appears. Using exposure compensation to adjust picture brightness You can adjust exposure
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    Doing more with your camera Copy pictures or videos: 1 Press the Review button, then press the Menu button. 2 Press to highlight Copy , then press the OK button. 3 Press to highlight an option. 4 Press the OK button. NOTE: Pictures and videos are copied, not moved. To remove pictures videos
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    down to take pictures. The camera stops taking pictures when you release the Shutter button, when the pictures are taken, or when there is no more storage space. During quickview, you can delete all pictures in the burst series. To delete selectively, do so in Review (see page 11). 5.0 MP (default
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    only in 1.8 MP picture quality.) High Color Natural Color (default) Low Color Black & White Sepia-for pictures with a reddish-brown, antique look. NOTE: EasyShare software also lets you change a color picture to black-and-white or sepia. Unavailable in Video mode. 30 www.kodak.com/go/support
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    remains until you change modes or turn off the camera. AF Control Choose an auto because the camera is always focusing, there is no need to press the Shutter button halfway camera is set to Multi-zone when in Landscape mode. 0.5, 0.7, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 6, or 8 seconds www.kodak.com/go/support 31
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    memory, even if a card is installed. All picture-taking settings return to their default. Available only in Scene Custom mode. Continuous (default) 5 sec. 15 sec. 30 sec. Available in Video mode. On (default) Off Available in Video mode. See Customizing your camera. 32 www.kodak.com/go/support
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    Low (default) Medium High LCD Brightness Choose inactivity time until LCD dims. 10 sec. 20 sec. (default) 30 sec. Continuous Auto Power Off 10 minutes (default) Choose inactivity time until camera turns off. 5 minutes 3 minutes 1 minutes Date & Time See page 3. www.kodak.com/go/support 33
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    date option, or turn off the feature. (Default is off.) Video Date Display Display Date/Time at the start of video playback. On (default)- choose from date formats. Off Video Print On (default) Nine frames are taken from each new video Off to make a 9-up picture. 34 www.kodak.com/go/support
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    -on your computer Use the EasyShare software that came with your camera to create album names on your computer. Then copy up to 32 album names to the album name list the next time you connect the camera to the computer. See Kodak EasyShare software Help for details. www.kodak.com/go/support 35
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    for albums Use the Album feature in Review mode to tag the pictures and videos in your camera with album names. First-on your computer Use Kodak EasyShare software to create album names on your computer, then copy up to 32 album names to the camera's internal memory. 36 www.kodak.com/go/support
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    your computer, you can share them. Press the Share button to tag pictures/videos: ■ Any time. (The most recent picture/video taken is then displayed.) ■ Just after you take a picture/video, during quickview (see page 6). ■ After pressing the Review button (see page 9). www.kodak.com/go/support 37
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    Tagging pictures and videos for emailing First-on your computer Use Kodak EasyShare software to create an email address book on your computer. Then, copy up to 32 email addresses to the camera's internal memory. For details, click the Help button in EasyShare software. 38 www.kodak.com/go/support
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    you send them to the addresses you specified. For details, click the Help button in EasyShare software. Tagging pictures as favorites You can preserve your favorite pictures in the Favorites section of your camera's internal memory, then share them with friends and family. NOTE: When you transfer
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    number of favorites. Use Camera Favorites in EasyShare software to customize the size of your camera Favorites section. Videos tagged as favorites remain in the Favorites folder in EasyShare software. For more information, click the Help button in EasyShare software. Optional settings In Favorites
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    stored in the Favorites section of internal memory are removed. Favorites are restored the next time you transfer pictures to the computer. 4 Press the Menu button to exit the menu. Preventing favorites from transferring to the camera 1 Open EasyShare software. Click the My Collection tab. 2 Go to
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    not extend ■ Make sure the battery is charged. when the camera turns ■ Turn the camera off, then on again. on or does not retract ■ Make sure the camera is not in Favorites mode. ■ If the problem still exists, get help (page 47). In Review, a blue or black screen is displayed instead of a picture
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    location, or insert another card. Error message appears ■ Turn the camera off, then on again. on the LCD ■ Remove the memory card. ■ Remove the battery. Wipe the contacts with a clean, dry cloth (page 55). ■ Insert a new or charged battery (page 1). ■ If the problem still exists, get help
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    is installed (page 12). ■ Click the Help button in EasyShare software. ■ Adjust the camera Video Out setting (NTSC or PAL, Video Out, page 34). ■ Make sure the external device settings are correct. (See the device's user's guide). Picture quality problems Status Picture is not clear Solution ■ To
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    To automatically set exposure and focus, press the Shutter button halfway. When the Ready light turns green, press the Shutter button completely down to take the picture. Picture is too light ■ Reposition the camera to reduce the amount of available light. ■ Turn the flash off (page 19). ■ Move so
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    Direct print menu interface turns off ■ Press any camera button to redisplay the menu. Cannot print pictures ■ Make sure there is a connection between the camera and the printer (page 14). ■ Make sure the printer and the camera have power. Camera or printer display an error ■ Follow the prompts
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    Get support for your product (FAQs, troubleshooting www.kodak.com/go/v550support information, arrange for repairs, etc.) Purchase camera accessories (camera docks, printer www.kodak.com/go/v550accessories docks, lenses, cards, etc.) Download the latest camera firmware and software www.kodak.com
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    have questions concerning this product, you may speak with a customer support representative: Australia 1800 147 701 Netherlands 020 346 9372 Austria 0179 For the most up-to-date listings, visit: www.kodak.com/US/en/digital/contacts/DAIInternationalContacts.shtml 48 www.kodak.com/go/support
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    Color electronic viewfinder-LCD Preview (LCD)-Frame rate: 24 fps Taking lens-3X optical zoom, aspheric all-glass Schneider-Kreuznach lens, f/2.8-4.8 (35 mm equivalent: 36-108 mm) Lens protection-Built-in Digital zoom-Combined zoom settings 3.2 to 12X in 0.2X increments. (Not supported for movie
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    800 (800 available only in 1.8 MP picture quality.) Electronic flash- Guide no. 5.6 SD Card (The SD logo is a trademark of the SD Card Association.) Internal storage capacity-32 MB internal memory Quickview-Yes Video output-NTSC or PAL Power-Kodak rechargeable Li-Ion battery 50 www.kodak
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    in. (56 mm) x 0.9 in. (22.1 mm) @ power off Weight-5 oz (143 g) without card or battery Flash settings in each mode Capture modes Auto Portrait Sport Children Party Beach Flower Fireworks Default setting Auto* Auto* Auto* Auto* Red-eye* Auto* Off Off Available settings Auto, Off, Fill Flash, Red
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    Appendix Capture modes Default setting Available settings Snow Auto* Auto, Off, Fill Flash, Red-eye Backlight Fill Fill Close-up Off Off, Fill Flash Night Portrait you change to Auto or Red-eye in these modes, it becomes the default until you change it. 52 www.kodak.com/go/support
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    able to store more or fewer pictures and videos. Favorites take up additional space in internal memory. Picture storage capacity 32 MB internal memory 32 MB SD/MMC 64 MB SD/MMC 128 MB SD/MMC 256 MB SD/MMC 512 MB SD/MMC Number of pictures 5.0 MP 4.4 MP (3:2) 17 19 19 22 39 44 79 88 159
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    Appendix Important safety instructions CAUTION: Do not disassemble this product; there are no user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. Do not expose this product to liquid, moisture, or extreme temperatures. Kodak AC adapters and battery chargers are intended
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    of pictures in Auto mode, using 128 MB SD card.) Actual life may vary based on usage. Extending battery life ■ Limit the following activities that quickly deplete battery power: - Reviewing your pictures on the LCD (see page 9) - Using the LCD as a viewfinder (see page 5) - Excessive use of the
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    The camera Screen turns off. Enters auto power off. To turn it back on Press the OK button. Press a button or insert/remove card. Upgrading your software and firmware Download the latest versions of the software included on the Kodak EasyShare software CD and the camera firmware (the software that
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    does not apply to the battery(s) used in digital cameras or accessories. This warranty does not cover circumstances beyond Kodak's control, nor problems caused by failure to follow the operating instructions in the Kodak EasyShare digital cameras and accessories User's Guides. THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT
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    INSTRUCTIONS, FAILURE TO USE ITEMS SUPPLIED BY KODAK (SUCH AS ADAPTERS AND CABLES), OR CLAIMS MADE AFTER THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY. Kodak will be one year from the purchase date. The option of replacement is Kodak's only obligation. Kodak will equipment, facilities or services, or claims of your
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    Kodak EasyShare V550 zoom digital camera This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will accessories elsewhere
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    Compliance-This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian waste. Contact your local authorities or go to www.kodak.com/go/recycle for recycling program information. VCCI interference. Install and use the equipment according to the instruction manual. MPEG-4 Use of this product in any manner
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    this camera, 35 AC adapter, 2 accessories, 14 buying, 47 printer dock, 14 SD/MMC card, 4 AF control, 31 albums set, 32 tagging pictures for, 35 auto focus control, 31 focus framing marks, 8 mode, 20 mode button, i power off, 33 power-down, 56 auto/favorites switch, ii B B&W, 30 backlight, 22 battery
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    memory, 11 from SD/MMC card, 11 protecting pictures, videos, 11 digital zoom, using, 18 displaying slide show, 23 disposal, recycling, 56 dock 62 connector, ii photo frame 2, 2, 13, 24 printer, 14 dock compatibility, 17 downloading pictures, 12 E EasyShare photo frame dock 2, 2 EasyShare software
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    about pictures, videos, 26 installing battery, 1 SD/MMC card, 4 software, 12 internal memory capacity, 53 ISO speed, 30 K Kodak EasyShare software installing, 12 upgrading, 56 Kodak web sites, 47 L landscape mode, 20 LCD, ii brightness, 33 LCD/Info button, ii using, 5 lens, i cleaning lens
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    cable, 12 portrait mode, 20 portrait mode button, i 64 power auto off, 56 button, i camera, 3 off, 33 printer dock, 14 printing from a card, 16 from computer, 16 optimizing printer, 47 order online, 16 PictBridge, 14 tagged pictures, 16 with EasyShare printer dock, 14 protecting pictures, videos
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    slide show, 23 reviewing videos deleting, 11 LCD, 9 protecting, 11 slide show, 23 running slide show, 23 S safety, battery, 54 SCN (scene) mode, i, 20 SD/MMC card inserting, 4 printing from, 16 slot, ii storage capacities, 53 self-portrait, 21 self-timer, 28 service and support telephone numbers, 48
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    , ii turning camera on and off, 3 U upgrading software, firmware, 56 URLs, Kodak web sites, 47 USB transferring pictures, 12 USB, A/V out, ii V VCCI compliance, 60 video checking settings, 10 copying, 27 date display, 34 deleting, 11 66 emailing tagged, 38 length, 32 mode, 20 mode button, i out
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Kodak EasyShare V550
zoom digital camera
User’s guide
www.kodak.com
For interactive tutorials,
www.kodak.com/go/howto
For help with your camera,
www.kodak.com/go/v550support