KODAK EASYSHARE C183 Digital Camera — Extended user guide


Table of Contents > Doing more with your camera > Using the menu button to change settings

5 Doing more with your camera

Using the menu button to change settings

You can change settings to get the best results from your camera.

NOTE: Some modes offer limited settings. Some settings remain until you change them; others, until you change modes or turn off the camera.

  1. Press the Menu button.

  2. Press to highlight a tab:

    • Capture/Video for the most common picture/video-taking settings

    • Setup for other camera settings

  3. Press to choose a setting, then press OK.

  4. Choose an option, then press OK. (Some options let you use .)

Using the Capture tab

Settings More information

Exposure Compensation

Make a picture lighter or darker. (Available in Smart Capture mode.) To use a shortcut, see Using shortcuts.

See Specifications, starting on Specifications.

Picture Size

Choose a picture resolution.

See Specifications, starting on Specifications.

Focus Mode

Select a large or concentrated area of focus.

Auto - For general picture-taking.

Macro - For sharpness and detail in pictures at close range. Use available light instead of flash, if possible. The camera automatically sets the focus distance depending on the zoom position.

Infinity - For distant subjects; auto-focus framing marks are unavailable.

Burst

Take up to 3 pictures in quick succession.

Off

On—Press the Shutter button halfway to focus and set exposure. Press the Shutter button completely down and hold it to take pictures.

Self-timer

Take picture(s) after a timed delay.

10 seconds - Picture is taken after a 10-second delay (so you have time to get into the scene).

2 seconds - Picture is taken after a 2-second delay (for a steady, shutter release on a tripod).

2 shot - First picture is taken after a 10-second delay. A second picture is taken 8 seconds later.

Long Time Exposure

Choose how long the shutter stays open.

See Specifications, starting on Specifications.

Color Mode

Choose color tones.

Vivid Color - For increased saturation and exaggerated color.

Full Color - For rich, balanced color.

Basic Color - For accurate color.

Black & White - For black and white.

Sepia - For a reddish-brown, antique look.

AF Control (Still)

Choose an auto-focus setting.

Continuous AF - Because the camera is always focusing, there is no need to press the Shutter button halfway down to focus.

Single AF - Uses TTL-AF (through-the-lens auto focus) when the Shutter button is pressed halfway down.

White Balance

Choose your lighting condition. (Available in Smart Capture mode.)

Auto - Automatically corrects white balance. Ideal for general picture taking.

Daylight - For pictures in natural lighting.

Tungsten - Corrects the orange cast of household light bulbs. Ideal for indoor pictures under tungsten or halogen lighting without flash.

Fluorescent - Corrects the green cast of fluorescent lighting. Ideal for indoor pictures under fluorescent lighting without flash.

Open Shade - For pictures in shade in natural lighting.

Exposure Metering

Evaluate light levels at specific areas of a scene.

Multi-Pattern - Evaluates lighting conditions throughout the image to give an optimum picture exposure. Ideal for general picture taking.

Center-Weight - Evaluates the lighting conditions of the subject centered in the lens. Ideal for backlit subjects.

Center-Spot - Similar to Center-weight, except the metering is concentrated on a smaller area of the subject centered in the LCD.

AF Zone

Select a large or concentrated area of focus.

Multi-Zone - Evaluates 5 zones to give an even picture focus. Ideal for general picture taking.

Center-Zone - Evaluates the small area centered in the lens. Ideal when you need precise focus.

ISO Speed

Control the sensitivity of the camera to light.

See Specifications, starting on Specifications.

Sharpness

Control picture sharpness.

See Specifications, starting on Specifications.

Video settings

Settings More information

Video Size

Choose a video resolution.

See Specifications, starting on Specifications.

Using the Setup tab

Use Setup to customize your camera.

Settings More information

LCD Brightness

Choose LCD brightness.

Auto

Power Save

High Power

Image Storage

Choose a storage location for pictures/videos.

Auto - The camera uses the card if one is in the camera. If not, the camera uses internal memory.

Internal Memory - The camera always uses internal memory, even if a card is installed.

Camera Sounds

Choose sound effects.

All On

Shutter Only

All Off

Date & Time

Set date and time.

Video Out

Choose the regional setting that lets you connect the camera to a television or other external device.

NTSC - Used in North America and Japan; most common format.

PAL - Used in Europe and China.

Language

Choose your language.

Reset Camera

Reset settings to their default.

Share Button Settings

Choose what is displayed when the Share button is pressed in Review.

Show/Hide:

  • Individual social networking sites (such as FACEBOOK, KODAK Gallery, etc.)

  • E-mail addresses

Red-eye Reduction

The Red-eye flash fires automatically before a picture is taken.

Preflash - The flash fires before the picture is taken to reduce the chance of red-eye.

Digital correction - The camera digitally corrects red-eye after a picture is taken. (Processing time after taking a picture may increase.)

Reset All Camera Settings

Reset settings to their default.

Computer Connection

Choose which application is downloaded or launched when you connect the camera to the computer.

IMPORTANT: To use the sharing and social networking features, you must download KODAK Software. (Transferring pictures to your computer)

KODAK Software

Other Application (APPLE IPHOTO, etc.)

Format

CAUTION:
Formatting deletes all pictures/videos, including those that are protected. Removing a card during formatting may damage the card.

Memory Card - Deletes everything on the card; formats the card.

Cancel - Exits without making a change.

Internal Memory - Deletes everything in internal memory including email addresses and tag names; formats the internal memory.

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