Kodak C140 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 a quickview. (To exit the 
quickview sooner, press the Shutter button halfway.) 
To review pictures/videos anytime, see page 13.
Using optical and digital zoom
1To zoom in picture-taking mode, press Telephoto 
(T). To zoom out, press Wide Angle (W).
2Ta ke  t h e  p i c t u r e.
NOTE:  For focus distances, see Camera Specifications starting on 
page 46.
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Using shortcuts
Shortcuts give quick access to the most popular functions.
1Press the Info   button to show shortcuts on the LCD. 
2Press   to access functions like Flash, Exposure Compensation, Self-timer, and 
Auto focus. (You’ll see different functions in different modes.)
3Press   to choose a setting. To hide the shortcuts again, press  .
Press to show/hide shortcuts.
Shortcuts
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Using the flash
1Press the Info  button to show shortcuts.
2Press   to highlight the Flash icon on the LCD. 
Press   to choose a Flash mode.
NOTE:  You can also press   to choose a Flash mode when 
shortcuts are not visible.
Flash modesFlash fires
AutoWhen the lighting conditions require it.
Fill (Flash On)Every time you take a picture, regardless of the lighting 
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Using different modes
Press the Mode button, press  to highlight a mode, then press OK.
Use this modeFor
AutoGeneral picture taking—it offers excellent image quality and ease 
of use. 
■Faces are detected.
■The scene is analyzed for other content and for lighting.
You can choose the best picture size and aspect ratio for your 
needs—just press the Menu   button and choose Picture Size.
■3:2 (the best choice when making 4 x 6 prints)
■16:9 (wide screen)...

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Using Scene (SCN) modes
Choose a Scene mode—for great pictures in practically any situation!
1Press the Mode button, then   to highlight SCN.
2Press     to view scene mode descriptions, then press OK.
If the mode description turns off before you finish reading it, press OK.
SCN mode For
PortraitFull-frame portraits of people. 
LandscapeDistant scenes.
Close-upClose range. Use available light instead of flash, if possible.
FlowerClose-ups of flowers or...

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Taking a video
1Press the Mode button, then   to highlight 
Video  , then press OK.
2Press the Shutter button completely down, 
then release it. To stop recording, press and release 
the Shutter button again.
To review and work with videos, see page 13.
NOTE:  Sound cannot be played on the camera. Sound is heard after 
the video is transferred to your computer.
Blur ReductionReducing blur caused by camera shake or subject motion.
SCN mode For
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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. Place the camera on a tripod or flat surface.
1In any picture-taking mode, press the Info   
button to show shortcuts.
2Press   to highlight the self-timer   icon. 
Press   to choose a 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...

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Understanding the picture-taking icons
Battery level Capture mode
Pictures/time remaining
Date stamp Zoom slider
Ta g  n a m e Self timer
Flash mode
Exposure compensation
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3Working with pictures/videos
Reviewing pictures/videos
1Press the Review   button.
2Press  for previous/next picture/video.
■Press the Shutter button halfway down to return 
to Capture mode.
■To view pictures/videos as thumbnails, see 
page 15.
Magnifying a picture
1Press T to magnify 1X–8X.
2Press    to view other parts of a 
picture.
■Press OK to return to 1X.
Playing a video
■Press OK to play a video. Press OK to pause/resume. 
During playback:
■Press   to play at 2X...

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Deleting pictures/videos
1Press the Review   button.
2Press  for previous/next picture/video.
3Press the Delete   button.
4Follow the screen prompts.
NOTE:  To delete protected pictures/videos, remove protection before deleting. (See Protecting 
pictures/videos from deletion.)
Using the undo delete feature
If you accidentally delete a picture, you may be able to use Undo Delete to retrieve it. 
This feature is only available immediately after you...