Kodak C122 Users Guide

							Taking pictures/videos
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Reviewing the picture/video just taken
After you take a picture/video, the LCD briefly displays the picture or the first frame of 
a video.
NOTE:  Audio is captured during video recording. Audio can be heard when the video is played on a 
computer or when the camera is connected to a TV (see page 22). 
To review pictures/videos anytime, see page 16.
Delete the current picture/video
OK Play/pause a video
While a picture/video is displayed, 
you may:
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Understanding the picture-taking icons
Know when your batteries need attention
The battery level icon appears when the battery requires your attention. (If you’re 
viewing shortcuts, the battery level is always displayed. See page 10.)
Using the digital zoom
1Use the LCD to frame your subject.
2To zoom in, press Telephoto (T). 
To zoom out, press Wide Angle (W).
The zoom slider shows the zoom level on the LCD.
3Ta ke  t h e  p i c t u r e.
NOTE:  You may notice decreased image quality when using digital 
zoom.
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Battery level Capture mode
Pictures/time remaining
Zoom slider
Keyword tag Self timer
Flash mode
Exposure compensation
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Using the flash
Press the Flash button repeatedly until the LCD displays the desired flash mode.
Flash modesFlash fires
AutoWhen the lighting conditions require it.
Fill (Flash On)Every time you take a picture, regardless of the lighting 
conditions. Use when the subject is in shadow or is “backlit” 
(when the light is behind the subject).
NOTE:  Not available in Auto mode.
Red-eye 
ReductionPreflash A preflash fires, shrinking the eye pupil, before the picture is 
taken.
OffNever
Flash button
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Using different modes
Press the Mode  button, then   until the LCD displays the mode that best 
suits your subjects and surroundings, 
then press OK.
Use this modeFor
AutoGeneral picture taking—it offers excellent image quality and ease 
of use. 
You can choose the best picture size and aspect ratio for your 
needs—just press the Menu   button and choose Picture Size.
VideoCapturing video with sound. 
Audio can be heard when the video is 
played on a computer or when the camera is connected to a TV 
(see 
page 4.)
ScenePoint-and-shoot simplicity when taking pictures in practically any 
situation. (See page 9.)
Mode button
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Using Scene (SCN) modes
Choose a Scene mode—for great pictures in practically any situation.
1Press the Mode  button, then   until the LCD displays SCN, 
then press 
OK
.
2Press     to view scene mode descriptions.
If the mode description turns off before you finish reading it, press OK.
3Press OK to choose a Scene mode.
SCN mode For
PortraitFull-frame portraits of people. 
SportAction pictures.
FlowerClose-ups of flowers or other small subjects in bright light.
SunsetSubjects at dusk.
BacklightSubjects that are in shadow or “backlit.”
ChildrenAction pictures of children in bright light.
Manner/
Museum Quiet occasions, like a wedding or lecture. Flash and sounds are off. 
For best results, place the camera on a steady surface or tripod.
BeachBright beach scenes.
SnowBright snow scenes.
FireworksFireworks. For best results, place the camera on a steady surface or 
tripod.
Night PortraitReduces red eye of people in night scenes or low-light conditions. 
view single picture.
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Using shortcuts
Your camera has a clean, uncluttered interface. For quick access to the most popular 
capture and review functions: 
1Press the Info   button. 
The shortcuts appear. To hide the shortcuts again, press  .
2Press   to access functions like Exposure Compensation and Self-timer. (You’ll 
see different functions in different modes.)
3Press   to choose a setting.
Press to 
show/hide 
shortcuts.
Shortcuts
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Using the self-timer
Use the self-timer when you want to be included in a picture or to ensure a steady 
Shutter button press. For best results, place the camera on a tripod or steady surface. 
You can turn on the self-timer using a shortcut (see page 10) or these steps:
1Press the Menu   button. Press  to choose Self-timer, then press OK.
2Press  to choose a Self-timer setting:
10 Seconds— A picture is taken after a 10-second delay (so you have time 
to get into the scene).
2 Seconds— A picture is taken after a 2-second delay.
2 Picture Timer— The first picture is taken after a 10-second delay. A 
second picture is taken 8 seconds later.
3Compose the scene. Press the Shutter button all the way down.
The camera takes the picture/pictures after the delay.
To take a video after a 2- or 10-second delay, use the same procedure.
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3Sharing pictures/videos
Sharing through social networks
It’s never been easier to share pictures on your favorite social networking sites.
IMPORTANT: 
To use the social networking features, you need to download KODAK 
Software. (See page 31.)
1Press the Review  button, then   to find a picture.
2Press the Share button.
If it’s your first time, a Help screen appears.
3Press   to choose a social networking site, then press OK.
A check mark appears. Repeat this step to choose more sites. (You can press OK again 
to remove a check mark.)
4Press   to choose Done, then press OK.
The picture is displayed with the Share icon. When you transfer the picture to your 
computer, it will be uploaded to the networking site(s) that you chose.
Tip: Do you upload pictures to the same sites each time?
Find a picture, then press and hold the Share button for about 1 second. 
The camera applies the networking site(s) that you used previously and adds the Share icon 
to the picture.
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Choose which social networking sites to display on your camera
You can show/hide networking sites on your camera so that only your favorite sites 
appear.
1In Review, press the Menu   button.
2Press   to choose the Setup tab, then   to choose Share Button Settings, 
then press OK. 
3Press   to choose a social networking site, then press   to choose Show or 
Hide. Repeat this step until you have chosen Show/Hide for each social network.
4When finished, press   to choose Done, then press OK.
To return to picture-taking mode, press the Review  button. When you are in 
Review and press the Share button, only chosen sites are shown.
Manage email addresses and KODAK PULSE Digital Frames
You can add, edit, or delete email addresses and KODAK PULSE Digital Frames on 
your camera.
1In Review, press the Share button. Press   to choose Manage Email 
Addresses (or Manage Frames), then press OK. 
2To add an email address or frame, press   to choose Add Email or Add Frame, 
then press OK. Use the on-screen keyboard to make the addition. See page 14.
(Example: [email protected])
To edit an email address or a KODAK PULSE Digital Frame, press   to choose 
the address’s nickname or the frame, then press OK. Use the on-screen keyboard 
to make edits. 
To delete an email address or frame, choose Delete Email or Delete Frame, then 
press OK. Press   to choose the address or frame, then press OK so that a 
check mark appears. Press   to choose Delete, then press OK.
3When finished, press   to choose Done, then press OK.
To return to picture-taking mode, press the Review  button. 
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Tagging pictures/videos with keywords
You can tag pictures/videos with a keyword to make them easy to find, later.
1Press the Review  button, then   to find a picture.
2Press the Menu   button. Press   to choose Keyword Tag, then press OK.
3Press   to choose an existing keyword or New Keyword (see Using the 
keyboard) to add a new one, then press OK. 
4Press   to add keywords to other pictures. When finished, press   to 
choose Done, then press OK.
To return to picture-taking mode, press the Review  button. 
Using the keyboard
The keyboard appears when you need it.
1Press     to choose a letter, then press OK. 
2When finished, press   to choose OK, then press OK.
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