Kodak C142 User Manual

Taking pictures/videos
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Taking a video
1Press the Mode button, then   until the LCD 
displays 
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 17.
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. (To take new pictures/videos sooner, press the...

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Understanding the picture-taking icons
Know when your batteries need attention
The battery level icon works like the gas gauge in your car, but appears only when the 
battery requires your attention. (If you’re viewing shortcuts, the battery level is always 
displayed. See page 11.)
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Battery level Capture mode
Pictures/time remaining
Zoom indicator
Keyword tag Self timer
Flash...

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Using the optical zoom
1Use the LCD to frame your subject.
2To zoom in, turn the Zoom lever toward Telephoto 
(T). To zoom out, press it toward Wide Angle (W).
3Ta ke  t h e  p i c t u r e.
NOTE:  For focus distances, see Specifications starting on page 44.
Using digital zoom
Use digital zoom to get up to 5X magnification beyond optical zoom. (Digital zoom is 
not available in Smart Capture mode.) Press Telephoto (T) until the slider on the LCD 
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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 Smart Capture mode.)
Red-eye 
Reduction 
Choose a setting 
in the Setup 
menu, page...

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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
Smart 
CaptureGeneral picture taking—it offers excellent image quality and ease 
of use. 
■Faces get focus and exposure priority.
■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...

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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.
Blur ReductionReducing blur caused by camera shake or subject...

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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, Self-timer, and Auto 
focus. (You’ll see different functions in different modes.)
3Press   to choose a setting.
Self-PortraitClose-ups of yourself. Assures proper focus and...

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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 11) 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 
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3Sharing and tagging pictures
Sharing through social networks
It’s never been easier to share pictures on your favorite social networking sites.
IMPORTANT: 
To use the camera’s social networking features, you need to download 
KODAK Software. (See page 34.)
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.
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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.
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