Kodak C503 User Manual

Taking pictures and videos
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Reviewing the picture or video just taken
After you take a picture or video, the LCD displays a quickview for approximately 5 
seconds. 
To review pictures and videos anytime, see page 8.
Understanding picture-taking icons
In capture mode—no buttons pressed 
 
If you press
no buttons,
the picture/
video is saved.Delete
Play a video.
adjust the volume on your 
Video Out device.)
(
Tag a picture/video for email or as a 
favorite, or tag a picture for...

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In capture mode—shutter pressed halfway
Using the auto-focus framing marks (to take 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.
1Press the Shutter button halfway.
When the framing marks turn green, focus is accomplished.
Center focus
Center wide focus
Side focus
Center and side focus
Left and right...

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2If the camera is not focusing on the desired subject (or if the framing marks 
disappear), release the Shutter button, recompose the scene, and repeat step 1.
3Press the Shutter button completely down to take the picture.
NOTE:  Framing marks do not appear in Landscape or Video mode. When you use Focus 
Zone (see page 22) and set Center Zone, the framing marks are fixed at Center Wide. 
Using the flash 
Use the flash when you take pictures at night,...

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Reviewing pictures and videos on your camera
Press the Review button to view and work with your pictures and videos. 
To save battery power, use an optional Kodak EasyShare dock or Kodak 3-volt AC 
adapter. (See www.kodak.com/go/c533accessories or 
www.kodak.com/go/c503accessories.)
NOTE:  Pictures taken at the 4.4 MP (3:2) quality setting are displayed at a 3:2 aspect ratio with black bars 
at the top of the screen. A video’s duration is displayed at...

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Understanding review icons
Pictures
Videos
Scroll arrows Email tag Favorite tag Print tag/number of prints
Picture number
Image storage 
location
Review mode Protected
Scroll arrows Email tagFavorite tagVideo lengthVideo number
Image storage 
location
Review mode
Date/Time
Volume control 
(for Video Out 
device)
Playback time 
counter
view single picture. 

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Deleting pictures and videos during review
Using the undo delete feature
If you accidentally delete a picture, you can use Undo Delete to retrieve it. This feature 
is only available immediately after you delete a picture.
NOTE:  You cannot use Undo Delete if your picture is larger than 20 MB.
Protecting pictures and videos from deletion
The picture or video is protected and cannot be deleted. The Protect icon  appears with 
the protected picture or...

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3Transferring and printing 
pictures
Installing the software
CAUTION:
Install EasyShare software before connecting the camera to the 
computer. Failure to do so may cause the software to load 
incorrectly. 
1Close all software applications that are open on your computer (including 
anti-virus software).
2Place the EasyShare software CD into the CD-ROM drive.
3Load the software:
Windows OS—if the install window does not appear, choose Run from the Start 
menu and type...

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Transferring pictures with the USB cable
NOTE:  Visit www.kodak.com/go/howto for an online tutorial on connecting. 
Also available for transferring
You can also use these Kodak products to transfer your pictures and videos.

Kodak EasyShare camera dock, Kodak EasyShare printer dock (see page 15)

Kodak multi-card reader, Kodak SD multimedia card reader-writer
Purchase these and other accessories at a dealer of Kodak products or...

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Direct printing with a PictBridge enabled printer
Your camera is compatible with PictBridge technology, so you can print directly to 
PictBridge enabled printers. You need:
Connecting the camera to a PictBridge enabled printer
1Turn off the camera and printer.
2Connect the appropriate USB cable from the camera to the printer. (See your 
printer user guide or visit www.kodak.com/go/c533accessories or 
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Disconnecting the camera from a PictBridge enabled printer
1Turn off the camera and printer.
2Disconnect 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.kodakgallery.com) is one of the many online print 
services offered in the Kodak EasyShare...