Kodak M522 User Manual

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Exposure Compensation
Make a picture lighter or 
darker. (Available in Program 
and Panorama modes.) To 
access this feature with a 
shortcut, see page 15.See Specifications, starting on page 46.
ISO Speed
Control the sensitivity of the 
camera to light.See Specifications, starting on page 46.
Long Time Exposure
Choose how long the shutter 
stays open (normally in 
low-light conditions). For best 
results, place the camera on a 
tripod or steady surface.See Specifications, starting on page 46.
Color Mode
Choose color tones.
Unavailable in Video mode.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.
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White Balance
Choose your lighting 
condition. (Available only in 
Program and Panorama 
modes.)Auto—Automatically corrects white balance. Ideal for general 
picture taking.
Daylight—For pictures in natural lighting.
Tungsten—Corrects the orange cast of incandescent 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.
Focus Mode
Choose a focus distance.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.
Focus/Exposure Zone
Choose how the camera 
assesses the scene for 
exposure and focus.Face Priority—If faces are detected, they receive 
focus/exposure priority. (If faces are not detected, the camera 
switches to Multi-Zone.)
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 for focusing on a precise area.
AF Control (Still)
Choose an auto-focus setting.Continuous AF—Because the camera is always focusing 
during liveview, there is no need to press the Shutter button 
halfway down to focus.
Single AF—Focuses when the Shutter button is pressed 
halfway down. (This setting uses less battery power.)
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Video settings (available when the camera is in a Video mode)
Using the Setup menu
Use Setup to customize other camera settings.
Sharpness
Control picture sharpness or 
softness.See Specifications, starting on page 46.
Press Menu, ,  , 
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AF Control (Video) 
Choose an auto-focus setting.Continuous AF—Camera is always focusing during liveview.
Single AF—Camera focuses once, when the Shutter button is 
pressed.
Self-timer
Choose a Self-timer feature.Off
10 Seconds
2 Seconds
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Date & TimeSet date and time.
Share Button Settings
Choose what is displayed when the Share 
button is pressed.Show or hide:
■Individual social networking sites
■E-mail addresses (all or none)
■KODAK PULSE Digital Frames (all or none)
LanguageChoose your language.
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LCD Brightness
Choose LCD brightness during 
picture/video capture. (During Review, the 
LCD is set to High Power.)Auto—LCD brightness is automatically adjusted 
according to environment.
High Power—Brighter LCD; uses more battery 
power.
Power Save—Dimmer LCD; uses less power.
Date Stamp
Add a stamp—showing the date/time that 
a picture was taken—to all future pictures.On
Off
Camera Sounds
Choose volume, and sound effects for each 
function.Volume
Focus Lock
Shutter
Self-timer
Error
Power On
Exit
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.
Reset CameraReset settings to their default.
Computer Connection
Choose which application is installed or 
launched when you connect the camera to 
the computer.
IMPORTANT: To use the sharing and 
social networking 
features, you must install 
KODAK Software 
(page 39).
KODAK Software
Other Application (APPLE IPHOTO, etc.)
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For menu settings in Review, see page 29.
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. 
Exit—Exits without making a change.
Internal Memory—Deletes everything in 
internal memory including email addresses and 
keyword tags; formats the internal memory.
KODAK Camera SoftwareDownload the KODAK Share Button App at 
www.kodak.com/go/camerasw.
AboutView camera information.
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6Install software, then share
Install software, transfer pictures
Install KODAK Software—so it’s easy to transfer and share pictures and videos. 
IMPORTANT: 
To use the sharing and social networking features, you must install the 
KODAK Share Button App.
Make sure the computer is connected to the Internet. When you connect the camera 
to the computer, the KODAK Camera Setup App automatically runs. Follow the 
prompts to install the KODAK Share Button App.
IMPORTANT: 
For help using the software, go to www.kodak.com/go/support.
1Turn off the camera.
2Use the KODAK Camera USB Cable, Micro B / 5-Pin 
to connect the camera to the computer. (Use only 
the cable included with this camera.)
3Turn on the camera.
4After the software is installed, follow the prompts 
to transfer pictures and videos to your computer.
NOTE:  If the installer does not run, find it here and launch it:
■WINDOWS OS: in My Computer
■MAC OS: on your Desktop
NOTE:  You can also use a card reader to transfer pictures/videos.
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Printing pictures
Direct printing with a KODAK All-in-One Printer
IMPORTANT: To print using PICTBRIDGE Technology, you must change the Computer 
Connection setting (in the Setup menu) to Other Application (see page 37).
You need a camera, a PICTBRIDGE enabled Printer, and a USB cable.
Connecting the camera to a KODAK All-in-One Printer
1Turn off the camera and printer.
2Connect the appropriate USB cable from the camera to the printer.
Printing from a KODAK All-in-One Printer
1Turn on the printer. Turn on the camera. 
The PictBridge logo is displayed, followed by the current picture and menu. (If no 
pictures are found, a message is displayed.) If the menu turns off, press any button to 
redisplay it. If the printer sees the camera as a mass storage device, turn the camera off 
and then back on.
2Choose a printing option, then press OK.
Current Picture—Press   to choose a picture.
Tagged Pictures—If your printer is capable, print pictures that you marked for 
printing.
Index Print—Print thumbnails of all pictures. (This option requires one or more 
sheets of paper.)
All Pictures—Print all pictures in internal memory or on a card.
NOTE:  During direct printing, pictures are not permanently transferred or saved to the printer. To transfer 
pictures to your computer, see page 39.
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Disconnecting the camera from a KODAK All-in-One Printer
1Turn off the camera and printer.
2Disconnect the USB cable from the camera and the printer.
Ordering prints online
KODAK Gallery (www.kodakgallery.com) makes it easy to:
■Upload your pictures.
■Edit, enhance, and add borders to your pictures.
■Store pictures, and share them with family and friends.
■Have prints, photo greeting cards, frames, and albums delivered to your door.
Printing from an accessory SD or SDHC Card
■Automatically print tagged pictures when you insert your card into a printer with 
an SD/SDHC Card slot. See your printer user’s guide for details.
■Make prints at an SD/SDHC Card-capable KODAK Picture Kiosk. Go to 
www.kodak.com/go/picturemaker.
■Take the card to your local photo retailer for professional printing.
Marking your pictures for print
You can mark your pictures so they are easy to print:
1Press the Review  button. Press   to find a picture. 
2Press the Menu   button.
3Press   to choose Print, then press OK.
4Press   to choose the number of copies. 
5Press OK.
■To return to picture-taking mode, press the Shutter button halfway down.
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7Troubleshooting
Camera problems
StatusSolution
Camera does not 
turn on■Make sure the battery is installed correctly (see page 1) and 
charged (see page 2). Charge the Li-Ion battery whenever 
necessary.
Camera does not turn 
off
Camera buttons and 
controls do not 
function
LCD is too dark.■Adjust the LCD Brightness setting (see page 37).
Pictures remaining 
number does not 
decrease after taking a 
picture■Continue taking pictures. The camera is operating normally.
(The camera estimates the number of pictures remaining after each 
picture is taken, based on picture size and content.)
Flash does not fire■Check the flash setting, and change as needed (see page 11).
NOTE:  The flash does not fire in all modes.
Memory card is almost 
or entirely full ■Transfer the pictures to the computer (see page 39).
■Delete pictures from the card (see page 24) or insert a new card.
Battery life is short■Make sure the correct battery type is installed (see page 50).
■Wipe the battery’s contacts with a clean, dry cloth before 
inserting it in the camera.
■Insert a new/charged battery (see page 1). Charge the Li-Ion 
battery whenever necessary.
■Limit the time you review pictures/videos on the camera LCD.
■Purchase a spare battery at www.kodak.com/go/accessories.
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Computer/connectivity problems
Direct printing (PICTBRIDGE enabled printer) problems
Memory card not 
recognized or camera 
freezes with card■Card may be corrupted. Format the card in the camera (see 
page 38).
■Use another memory card. Only SD or SDHC Cards are supported.
You cannot take a 
picture■Turn the camera off, then on again.
■Depress the Shutter button all the way (see page 7).
■Insert a new/charged battery (see page 1). Charge the Li-Ion 
battery whenever necessary.
■Memory is full. Transfer pictures to the computer (see page 39), 
delete pictures (see page 24), or insert another card.
StatusSolution
Slide Show does not 
run on an external 
display device■Adjust the camera Video Out setting to NTSC or PAL (see 
page 37).
■Make sure the external device settings are correct. (See the 
device’s user guide.)
Computer does not 
communicate with 
the camera■Turn off the camera, then turn it back on.
■Make sure the battery is installed correctly (see page 1) and 
charged (see page 2).
■Make sure the KODAK Camera USB Cable, Micro B / 5-Pin is 
connected to the camera and the computer (see page 39). Then 
turn on the camera.
■See KODAK Software Help at www.kodak.com/go/camerasw.
Status Solution
Cannot print to a 
PICTBRIDGE Printer■In the Setup menu, change the Computer Connection setting to 
Other Application (see page 37).
StatusSolution
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