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Kodak Z915 User's Manual

1. 1 Press the Review gt button then lt gt to locate a picture video 2 Press the Share button The favorite mark appears with the picture When you transfer these pictures videos to your computer EASYSHARE Software opens and categorizes your pictures videos with a 5 star rating To configure the Share button in different ways see page 35 Assigning other tags to pictures videos First create a new tag name See Add a new email address or name on page 43 1 Press the Review gt button then locate a picture video 2 Press the Menu EZ button 3 Highlight Tag then press OK 4 Highlight a tag name then press OK To assign the tag to other pictures press gt to locate a picture then press OK The tag name appears with the picture To remove a selection highlight a tag name and press OK To remove all tag selections highlight Clear All then press OK When you transfer the tagged pictures videos to your computer EASYSHARE Software opens and categorizes your pictures videos with the appropriate tag IMPORTANT Your camera offers a built in Help system See page 13 44 N www kodak com go support Transferring printing and sharing pictures Assigning a tag to the pictures videos you take next Use the Set Tag feature to assign a tag name to the next pictures videos you take First create a new tag name See Add a new email address or name on page 43 1 Press the Menu ZJ button 2 Highlight the S
2. Index Perfect Touch technology 6 PICTBRIDGE enabled printer 3 picture size 1 pictures copying 13 cropping 5 deleting 2 emailing tagged 6 from video 7 Kodak Perfect Touch 6 printing 4 printing tagged 5 protecting 3 review icons 14 reviewing 1 storage capacity 4 tagging 5 taking modes 3 transfer 1 portrait 4 power camera 2 pre tagging 8 printing from a card 4 from computer 4 optimizing printer 1 order online 4 PICTBRIDGE 3 tagged pictures 4 problem solving 1 protecting pictures videos 3 Q quickview D 65 Index setting 5 using 2 R ready light 1 4 recycling disposal 6 10 red eye flash 7 regulatory information 9 repair 1 reset camera 6 review button 1 reviewing pictures videos after taking 1 as you take them 2 deleting 2 protecting 3 slide show 9 running a slide show 9 S scene modes 4 backlight 4 beach 4 candle light 4 fireworks 4 flower 4 landscape 4 manner museum 4 night landscape 4 night portrait 4 panorama 10 portrait 4 self portrait 5 snow 4 6 aD stage 5 sunset 4 text 4 SCN scene 3 SD SDHC card inserting 3 printing from 4 storage capacities 4 select multiple pictures videos 12 self portrait 5 self timer 9 service and support telephone numbers 2 setting about this camera 6 advanced digital zoom 5 AF control 2 camera sounds 5 capture frame grid 4 color mode 2 date and time 2 date
3. button to view and work with your pictures videos Press Review again to exit 1 Press the Review button 2 Press 4 tfor previous next picture video m Press the Review button to return to Capture mode m To view pictures videos as thumbnails see page 30 Magnifying a picture during review 1 Press to magnify 1X 8X ry ub 2 Press 4 gt to view other parts of a picture a J i Q m Press OK to return to 1X OF bg or 4 18 CEND www kodak com go support Working with pictures videos Playing a video 1 Press the Review p button 2 Press 4 to locate previous next video 3 Press OK to play a video m Press during playback to adjust the volume Playback speed m Press OK to pause resume Press 4 during AX 2X 1X 2X AX pause to go to previous next frame Reverse Forward m Press during playback to play at 2X speed press again for 4X Press 4 during 4X to jump to a bookmark See page 26 m Press during playback to reverse at 2X speed press again for 4X Deleting pictures videos 1 Press the Review button 2 Press 4 to find a picture video 3 Press the Delete button 4 Follow the screen prompts Using the undo delete feature If you accidentally delete a picture video you may be able to use Undo Delete to retrieve it This feature is only available immediately after you delete a single picture video while in Review not during a Quickview www
4. 91 749 76 53 08 587 704 21 044 838 53 51 0800 096 868 001 800 631 0017 00800 448827073 0870 243 0270 1 800 235 6325 International Toll Line 44 131 458 6714 International Toll Fax 44 131 458 6962 www kodak com go support Appendix Camera specifications For more specifications visit www kodak com go z9 1 5support Image sensor 1 2 3 type 4 3 aspect ratio Effective Pixels 36 72 x 2748 10 MP Color display 6 4 cm 2 5 type color hybrid LCD 230 K 960 x 240 dots 25 fps Lens 10X optical zoom lens 35 350 mm 35 mm equivalent t 3 5 1 4 8 Image stabilizer Optical Lens barrier Automatic built in Digital zoom 5 0X continuous Combined zoom 50X Shutter speed Smart Capture mode 1 8 1 1250 sec speed is automatically set by the camera Shutter Priority and Manual modes 16 1 1000 sec speed is selectable External storage Optional SD SDHC Card Spa The SD logo is a trademark of the SD Card Association Internal storage 32 MB 13 5 MB available for image storage 1 MB equals one million bytes ISO speed Auto 100 200 400 800 1600 Exposure metering TTL AE Multi pattern Center weighted Center Spot Exposure compensation 1 0 EV with 1 3 EV steps Exposure bracketing 3 images with selectable 0 3 EV steps White balance Auto Daylight Tungsten Fluorescent Open Shade www kodak com go support CEN 93 Appendix Focus system TTL AF through the lens auto
5. 11363 20060 rE HY PRE BER F X RRBA SAE RB EAB IN BRT FY BS J T_ 11363 2006 50 E N REEK USB SUE Russian GOST R Eastman Kodak Company tr Rochester NY 14650 DotToKaMepa IT3TOTOBIIEC HA B Kutae OCTalIbBHbIe SIIEMECHTHI AlO 40 B COOTBeCTCTBIHI C MapKHpOBKO 62 N www kodak com go support Index A A V out 11 about this camera 6 accessories 2 battery 5 buying 1 SD SDHC card 3 advanced digital zoom 5 AF control 2 aperture priority 11 appendix 1 auto enhancement 6 flash 7 focus framing marks 1 B backlight 4 battery life 5 loading 1 beach 4 bookmarks 8 burst using 13 button burst 13 delete 1 2 flash 7 review 1 shutter 1 telephoto 1 wide angle 1 www kodak com go support zoom 5 C cable audio video 11 USB 2 camera sounds 5 candle light 4 capture frame grid 4 caring for your camera 6 clock setting 2 color mode 2 continuous AF 2 copy pictures card to memory 13 memory to card 13 to computer 1 cropping pictures 5 customer support 1 2 D date setting 2 date stamp 4 DC in 1 delete button 1 deleting during quickview 2 pictures video 2 protecting pictures videos 3 digital zoom using 5 displaying slide show 9 disposal recycling 6 10 D 63 Index doing more with your camera 1 download pictures 1 E EASYSHARE Software installing 1 emailing pictures videos 6 error messages 5 exposure bracketing i
6. 13 Using bookmarks 1 Press the Review p gt button then 4 gt to find a video 2 Press wr to play the video To jump to the first bookmark press and hold 4 for 4 seconds while the video is playing m After you jump to a bookmark press 4 gt to AAAA jump to other bookmarks m To view all bookmarked video frames press the Wide Angle W button To return to normal view press the Telephoto T button 26 N www kodak com go support Working with pictures videos Making a video action print From a video you can make a 4 9 or 16 up picture suitable for a 4 x 6 inch 10 x 15 cm print 1 Press the Review gt button then 4 gt to finda video 2 Press the Menu button then 4 gt to highlight the Edit tab Video 4 9 or 16 up picture 3 Press afm to highlight Action Print then press OK Choose an option then press OK TL a m Auto options The camera includes the first and last frames then 2 7 or 14 equally spaced frames m Manual You choose the first and last frames the camera chooses 2 7 or 14 equally spaced frames m Use Bookmarks Bookmarked frames are used A 4 9 or 16 up picture is created If you have less than 4 or 9 bookmarks equally spaced video frames are used m Press the Menu button to exit the menu IMPORTANT Your camera offers a built in Helo system See page 13 www kodak com go support CEN 27 Working with pictures videos Play a
7. 5downloads software See online demonstrations of your camera www kodak com go howto Software Get information on EASYSHARE Software www kodak com go easysharesw or click the Help button in EASYSHARE Software Get help with the WINDOWS Operating System www kodak com go pcbasics and working with digital pictures Other Get support for other cameras software accessories www kodak com go support Get information on KODAK Inkjet Products www kodak com go inkjet Register your camera www kodak com go register www kodak com go support CEN 91 Getting help NOTE If you have questions concerning this product you may speak with Kodak customer support Australia Austria Belgium Brazil Canada China Czech Republic Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Hong Kong Hungary India Ireland Italy Japan Korea 52 GND 1800 267 588 0179 567 357 02 713 1445 0800 891 42 13 1 800 465 6325 800 820 6027 00 800 56325000 3 848 71 30 0800 1 17056 01 55 1740 77 069 5007 0035 00800 44140775 800 901 514 06 80 456 325 91 80 41374555 toll free 000800 440 1227 01 407 3054 02 696 33452 03 5540 9002 080 708 5600 Netherlands New Zealand Norway Philippines Poland Portugal Russia Singapore Slovakia Spain Sweden Switzerland Taiwan Thailand Turkey United Kingdom United States 020 346 9372 0800 880 120 23 16 21 33 1 800 1 888 9600 00800 4411625 021 415 4125 8 495 929 9166 800 6363 036 00 800 56325000
8. in Smart Capture mode A preflash fires shrinking the eye pupil before the picture is taken A preflash does not fire the camera corrects red eye Never Taking pictures videos Using the Focus button lt lt j IR Press the Focus button repeatedly to scroll through focus modes gt The current Focus mode is shown on the LCD oN 1 In most Still modes press the Focus button until the desired focus icon is displayed on the LCD Mode Icon For Auto Focus AF No icon Normal picture taking Infinity Distant scenery or for taking pictures aA through a window Macro Subjects that are 12 60 cm 4 7 23 6 in v from the lens 2 Press the Shutter button halfway to focus and set exposure then completely down to take the picture 10 CEND www kodak com go support Taking pictures videos 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 1 Repeatedly press the Self timer Burst button 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 2 second delay for a steady shutter release on a tripod 2 shot The first picture is taken after a 10 second delay A second picture is taken 8 seconds later 2 Compose the scene Press the Shutter button halfway then completely dow
9. kodak com go accessories Use only a USB certified computer equipped with a current limiting motherboard Contact your computer manufacturer if you have questions If using this product in an airplane observe all instructions of the airline When removing the battery allow it to cool it may be hot Follow all warnings and instructions supplied by the battery manufacturer Use only batteries approved for this product to avoid risk of explosion Keep batteries out of the reach of children Do not allow batteries to touch metal objects including coins Otherwise a battery may short circuit discharge energy become hot or leak Do not disassemble install backward or expose batteries to liquid moisture fire or extreme temperature Remove the battery when the product is stored for an extended period of time In the unlikely event that battery fluid leaks inside the product contact Kodak customer support In the unlikely event that battery fluid leaks onto your skin wash immediately with water and contact your local health provider For additional health related information contact your local Kodak customer support CEN www kodak com go support Appendix m Dispose of batteries according to local and national regulations Visit www kodak com go kes m Do not charge non rechargeable batteries For more information on batteries see www kodak com go batterytypes Upgrading your software and firmware Download the latest v
10. kodak com go support CEN 19 Working with pictures videos Protecting pictures videos from deletion 1 Press the Review gt button then lt gt to find a picture 2 Press the Menu button 3 Press fw to highlight Protect then press OK The Protect icon appears with the protected picture video m Press the Menu button to exit the menu 4d CAUTION Formatting internal memory or an SD or SDHC Card deletes all including protected pictures videos Formatting internal memory also deletes email addresses tag names and favorites IMPORTANT Your camera offers a built in Helo system See page 13 20 N www kodak com go support Working with pictures videos Using shortcuts For quick access to the most popular functions 1 Press the Info button The shortcuts appear 2 Press 4 gt to access functions like Select Picture Add Text Tag and View Multi up 3 Press to choose a setting To hide the shortcuts again press Iy Shortcuts v Fe Fy x Using the menu button in Review 1 Press the Review button then the Menu button 2 Press lt gt to choose a tab m Review to view pictures videos m Edit to edit pictures videos m Setup for other camera settings NOTE You may need to scroll up to highlight the current tab before you can choose another tab 3 Press w to highlight a setting then press OK 4 Choose an option then press OK IMPORTANT Your camera offers a built in Help system
11. multimedia slide show To show all pictures videos 1 Press the Review button 2 Press the Menu button then 47 gt to highlight the Review tab 3 Press af to highlight Multimedia Slide Show then press OK 4 Press fx to highlight Preview Slide Show then press OK All pictures videos are displayed To interrupt the slide show press OK After the slide show plays you may save or modify it IMPORTANT Your camera offers a built in Help system See page 13 To show selected pictures videos 1 Press the Review gt button Press the Menu button then 47 gt to highlight the Review tab Press afr to highlight Multimedia Slide Show then press OK Press afr to highlight Select Images then press OK U A W N Press 4 to locate a picture video then press OK A checkmark appears Press 4 gt to continue adding pictures videos When finished press fx to highlight Done then press OK 6 Press afew to highlight Preview Slide Show then press OK Selected pictures videos are displayed To interrupt the slide show press OK After the Slide show plays you may save or modity It 28 N www kodak com go support Working with pictures videos Displaying pictures videos on a television You can display pictures videos on a television computer monitor or any device equipped with a video input To connect the camera to a television use an A V cable may be sold separately NOTE Ensure that the Video Out setting NT
12. or Panorama Right Left depending on the direction you want to pan then press OK Take the first picture After a quickview the LCD displays the liveview and an overlay from the first picture Compose the second picture Make the overlay from the first picture cover the same portion in the new picture If you are taking only 2 pictures press OK to stitch them together After you take 3 pictures the pictures are automatically stitched together Take 2 or 3 pictures Get 1 panoramic picture CEN www kodak com go support Taking pictures videos Getting help from your camera You want the most from your camera You want to understand m What it can do for you m And how to take the best possible pictures and videos Great news Your camera offers a built in Help system It describes every setting for every menu choice If you learn nothing else about your camera learn how to use on camera Help Because the more you know your camera the more confident you become Turning on camera Help Press the Menu button then highlight a menu choice 2 Press the Info button alw Scroll through a Help topic www kodak com go support CEN 13 Taking pictures videos P A S and M modes Use these modes when you want more control over your camera and pictures Mode D A S M When to use Program mode offers the ease of auto shooting with full access to all menu options The camera automatically se
13. pictures and Internal memory videos including protected files cannot be read Please format internal memory Memory card is locked Insert a new card page 3 move the switch on the card to Insert new memory unlock the card or change the image storage location to internal card memory see page 35 Memory card is m Insert a new card page 3 or format the card see page 37 unusable Insert new CAUTION Formatting a card deletes all pictures and memory card videos including protected files High camera m Leave the camera off for ten minutes then turn it back on If the temperature Camera message reappears visit www kodak com go z915support and will be turned off select Interactive Troubleshooting amp Repairs Unrecognized file m Transfer the picture to the computer page 39 or delete it format page 19 Camera error XXXX m Turn camera off then back on If the message reappears visit See user s guide www kodak com go z915support and select Interactive Troubleshooting amp Repairs 50 N www kodak com go support Getting help Helpful links Camera Email write or phone customer support www kodak com go contact Get support for your product FAQs arrange for www kodak com go z91 5support repairs troubleshooting information etc Purchase camera accessories lenses cards etc www kodak com go z9 1 5accessories Download the latest camera firmware and www kodak com go z9 1
14. press OK IMPORTANT Your camera offers a built in Help system See page 13 NOTE Pictures videos are copied not moved To remove pictures videos trom the original location after copying delete them see page 19 Understanding the review icons Print tag number of print Protected Email Video duration j re 00 477 dz Picture Video number Select picture Shortcuts Add text tag View multi up Play video Upload tag Be Battery level Favorite tag Date stamp Text tag name www kodak com go support CEN 31 Using the menu button You can change settings to get the best results from your camera 1 Press the Menu ZJ button 2 Press 4 to highlight a tab m Capture Video for the most common picture video taking settings m Setup for other camera settings 3 Press w to highlight a setting then press OK 4 Highlight an option then press OK Some options let you use gt IMPORTANT Your camera offers a built in Help system See page 13 NOTE Some modes offer limited settings Some settings remain until you change them others until you change modes or turn off the camera Press Menu w Capture Options and OK to access settings Picture Size See Camera specifications page 53 Choose a picture resolution Video Size VGA 640 x 480 medium quality and file size 4 GB Available only in Video mode maximum video size QVGA 320 x 240 lower quality smallest file size 4 GB maximum
15. s guide for details m Make prints at an SD SDHC Card capable KODAK Picture Kiosk Visit www kodak com go picturemaker m Take the card to your local photo retailer for professional printing www kodak com go support CEN 41 Transferring printing and sharing pictures Marking your pictures You can mark your pictures so they are easy to m Print m Email m Organize as a favorite m Organize with a name that you create Marking pictures for printing 1 Press the Review gt button Press lt gt to locate a picture 2 Press the Menu button Press to highlight Print then press OK 3 Press af to select the number of copies Optional You can apply a print quantity to other pictures Press lt gt for previous next Keep the print quantity as is or press to change it Repeat this step until the desired print quantity is applied to the pictures 4 Press OK The Print icon appears in the status area m Press the Review button to return to Capture mode IMPORTANT Your camera offers a built in Helo system See page 13 Printing marked pictures When you transfer the marked pictures to your computer the EASYSHARE Software print screen opens For details on printing see Help in EASYSHARE Software 42 N www kodak com go support Transferring printing and sharing pictures Marking pictures videos for emailing It s simple to mark pictures so that they re ready to email using KODAK EASYSHARE Software Firs
16. storage location setting page 35 you do not see a picture or the expected picture on the LCD screen 46 N www kodak com go support In Review mode a blue or black screen is displayed instead of a picture Shutter button does not work Slide show does not run on external video device Picture is too light Picture is not clear Picture is too dark www kodak com go support Troubleshooting Try one or more of the following m Transfer the picture to the computer page 39 then format the card or internal memory see page 37 CAUTION Formatting a card deletes all pictures and videos including protected files Turn on the camera page 2 Transfer pictures to the computer page 39 delete pictures trom the camera page 19 switch image storage locations page 35 or insert a card with available memory page 3 Adjust the camera Video Out setting NTSC or PAL see page 37 See the external device s user s guide Move so there is at least 2 ft 0 6 m between the camera and the subject Decrease Exposure Compensation page 16 Clean the lens page 58 Make sure your camera is not in Close up mode Move so there is at least 2 ft 0 6 m between the camera and the subject Press the shutter button halfway to focus and set exposure When the framing marks turn green press the Shutter button completely down Place the camera on a flat steady surface or use a tripod Turn on
17. 1 storage capacities 4 transfer 1 viewing 1 video bookmarks 8 viewing by multi up 12 viewing picture video after taking 2 1 volume adjusting 5 W warranty 6 WEEE 10 white balance 2 wide angle button 1 WINDOWS OS based computers installing software 1 Z zoom digital 5 optical 5 6 www kodak com go support
18. KODAK EASYSHARE Z915 Digital Camera SS a Extended user guide www kodak com For interactive tutorials visit www kodak com go howto For help with your camera visit www kodak com go z9 1 5support Kodak Eastman Kodak Company Rochester NY 14650 Kodak 2009 All screen images are simulated Kodak EasyShare and Perfect Touch are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company P N 4H5245_en Back view Product features Speaker Mode dial On Off button Zoom Wide Angle Telephoto lever Shutter button Flash button aI DW OT A U NO Focus Macro Infinity button www kodak com go support Self timer Burst button 3V DC In USB AV out Strap post Share button 4 gt afv 0K Delete Menu Info Review buttons For batteries see page 1 For SD SDHC cards see page 3 Product features Front view 1 Flash 2 Self timer Video AF Assist light 3 Lens Cover 4 Microphone li CEND www kodak com go support Table of contents 1 Setting UP your camera ccceteceeeceseecteeeteecseeseeeesseeseeesseeseeeseeteoeeeeneeses 1 PG TAOE Op UNG SUN OY se ra caureheae sp i E E EE 1 Loading ne AUIS assisen isni mase niner aN aE Aiai 1 TIONG GI Ae CAN CN age tdctonc race caencee Sea teencnssetmaed oo umaneeeanoore nent 2 Setting the language date time c ccccscccseecscsesssecssssssessesseseseeeseeen 2 Storing pictures on an accessory SD or SDHC Card 3 2 Taking DICTUIES WIQEOS suo 4 Taraa ON CWS E oneac
19. SC or PAL is correct see page 37 Image quality on a television screen may not be as good as on a computer monitor or when printed www kodak com go support CEN 29 Working with pictures videos Viewing pictures videos in different ways Viewing as thumbnails multi up 1 Press the Review gt button 2 Press the Wide Angle W button to change from single picture view to multi up thumbnails 3 Press Telephoto T to return to single picture view m To select multiple pictures videos see page 30 m Press the Review button to exit Review Selecting multiple pictures videos Use the multi select feature when you have two or more pictures videos to print or delete Multi select can also be used in Multi Up mode page 30 1 Press the Review gt button then 4 to find a picture video 2 Press OK to select pictures videos ny A check mark appears on the picture You can now Selected l lt print or delete the selected pictures You can press OK pictures a second time to remove a check mark 30 N www kodak com go support Working with pictures videos Copying pictures videos You can copy pictures videos from a card to internal memory or from internal memory to a card NOTE Before you copy make sure that a card is inserted in the camera Copy pictures videos 1 Press the Review button then the Menu button 2 Press to highlight Copy then press OK 3 Press to highlight an option then
20. See page 13 www kodak com go support CEN 21 Working with pictures videos Adding sound tags You can record a voice or sound up to 1 minute long to add to a picture NOTE Only one sound tag can be added to each picture not to videos Recording a sound tag 1 Press the Review gt button then 4 gt to find a picture 2 Press the Menu 3 button then 4 gt to highlight the Edit amp tab 3 Press to highlight Sound Tag then press OK 4 Follow the screen prompts The sound tag is applied to your picture m Press the Menu button to exit the menu IMPORTANT Your camera offers a built in Help system See page 13 Playing a sound tag 1 Press the Review p button then 4 gt to find a picture with a Play Sound Tag prompt 2 Press yr to play the sound tag 3 Press fw to adjust the volume m Press OK to stop playback 22 N www kodak com go support Working with pictures videos Cropping pictures You can crop a picture so that only the desired portion of the picture remains You cannot crop these pictures panoramic 16 9 video action prints pictures trom a video or pictures that are already cropped 1 Press the Review p button then 4 totinda picture 2 Press the Menu button then 4 gt to highlight the Edit tab 3 Press af to highlight Crop then press OK A Picture Cropped picture 4 Press the Zoom lever T W to zoom in out Press 4 gt to move the crop box
21. Then press OK 5 Follow the screen prompts The picture is cropped the original saved Cropped pictures cannot be cropped again m Press the Menu button to exit the menu IMPORTANT Your camera offers a built in Help system See page 13 www kodak com go support CEN 23 Working with pictures videos Using KODAK PERFECT TOUCH Technology KODAK PERFECT TOUCH Technology helps ensure better brighter pictures PERFECT TOUCH Technology is automatically applied to pictures taken in Smart Capture mode You cannot enhance videos panoramic pictures or pictures that are already enhanced 1 Press the Review p button then 4 to find a picture 2 Press the Menu 3 button then lt gt to highlight the Edit tab 3 Press fx to highlight Perfect Touch tech then press OK A preview Is shown in a split screen Press 4 to view other parts of the picture 4 Press OK Follow the screen prompts to replace the original picture or to save the enhanced picture as a new one m Press the Menu button to exit the menu IMPORTANT Your camera offers a built in Help system See page 13 24 N www kodak com go support Working with pictures videos Editing videos Making a picture from a video You can choose a single frame from a video then make a picture suitable for printing 1 Press the Review p button then lt gt to finda video 2 Press the Menu button then 4 gt to highlight Video Picture the Edit tab 3 Press sfx to
22. aean 56 Upgrading your software and TirMWare ccccccccecesscsecsstecsecsstessesseeeseeen 57 BCP VN ceisceepsutcae he O E 57 carc and ManendiiCE samisi ienr aE SE 58 DNA CSCW NENT eae 58 Regulatory COMIN NCO sts ncceeacate nde ised EE 60 IV CEN www kodak com go support 1 Setting up your camera Attaching the strap F F E A J Other battery types see page 57 Purchase accessories such as batteries www kodak com go z915accessories battery chargers SDHC cards etc www kodak com go support CEN 1 Setting up your camera Turning on the camera _ lt I gt D Language afv to change OK to accept Date Time At the prompt press OK af to change current field 4 gt for previous next field OK to accept NOTE To change language or date time in the future use the Setup amp menu see page 37 2 N www kodak com go support Setting up your camera Storing pictures on an accessory SD or SDHC Card Your camera has internal memory You can purchase an SD or SDHC Card to store more pictures and videos Maximum supported card size is 32 GB A CAUTION A card can only be inserted one way forcing it may cause damage Inserting or removing a card when the camera is on may damage the pictures the card or the camera 1 Turn off the camera Insert or remove the optional card G Turn on the camera Purchase accessories www kodak com go z915accessories www
23. anorama modes AF Zone Select a large or concentrated area of focus Available only in P A S M and Panorama modes Exposure Bracketing Interval Choose the difference in exposure compensation while using exposure bracketing Available only in P A and M modes Sharpness Control picture sharpness Available only in P A S M and Panorama modes Histogram Turn histogram on off 34 GN Capture Options Multi pattern evaluates lighting conditions throughout the image to give an optimum picture exposure Ideal for general picture taking Center weighted evaluates the lighting conditions of the subject centered in the LCD Ideal for backlit subjects Center Spot similar to Center weighted except the metering is concentrated on a smaller area of the subject centered in the LCD 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 LCD Ideal when precise focus of a specific area in the picture is needed Off 0 3 EV 0 7 EV 1 0 EV See page 16 High Normal Low On Off www kodak com go support Using the menu button Using the Setup menu IMPORTANT Your camera offers a built in Helo system See page 13 Press Menu gt 4 7 and OK to access settings Share button Choose how pictures videos are handled when you press the Share button via EASYSHARE Software for WINDOWS OS
24. compensation An exposure compensation level is shown on the LCD and the image gets darker or lighter Take the picture when you are satistied with the exposure compensation level Using exposure compensation with exposure bracketing In P and A modes you can use exposure compensation in conjunction with exposure bracketing to get the best exposure If the exposure And if the exposure bracketing Then the exposures compensation is set to interval is set to 0 3 steps taken are 0 0 Set the Exposure Bracketing Interval 0 3 0 0 0 3 10 in the Capture menu see page 35 0 7 1 0 1 3 1 0 1 3 1 0 0 7 16 N www kodak com go support Taking pictures videos Using the histogram to view picture brightness Use the histogram to evaluate the distribution of light before or after you take a picture Optimal exposure is achieved when the peak is in the middle of the histogram The flash may affect a picture s light and shadow To turn on the histogram in Capture mode or in Review press the Info button until the histogram appears a LA Li Dark picture Balanced picture Bright picture Understanding the picture taking icons Focus mode Self timer Flash mode Capture mode A SAF J12 Pictures time remaining Zoom slider Tag name Battery level Date stamp www kodak com go support CEN 17 Working with pictures videos Reviewing pictures videos Press the Review gt
25. d by law even though defect damage or loss may be by negligence or other act Regulatory compliance FCC compliance and advisory This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed or used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures 1 reorient or relocate the receiving antenna 2 increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver 3 connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected 4 consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for additional suggestions Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible tor compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Where shielded interface cables have been provided with the product or specified additional compo
26. d lens cleaning tissue Do not use cleaning solutions unless designed specifically for camera lenses Do not allow chemicals such as suntan lotion to contact painted surfaces m Service agreements may be available in your country Contact a dealer of KODAK Products for more information m For digital camera disposal or recycling information contact your local authorities In the US visit the Electronics Industry Alliance at www eiae org or the Kodak Web site at www kodak com go z9 1 5support Limited warranty Kodak warrants its digital cameras and accessories excluding batteries to be tree from malfunctions and defects in both materials and workmanship for the warranty period specified on your Kodak Product packaging Retain the original dated sales receipt Proof of purchase date is required with any request for warranty repair Limited warranty coverage Warranty service is only available trom within the country where the Products were originally purchased You may be required to ship Products at your expense to the authorized service facility for the country where the Products were purchased Kodak will repair or replace Products if they fail to function properly during the warranty period subject to any conditions and or limitations stated herein Warranty service will include all labor as well as any necessary adjustments and or replacement parts If Kodak is unable to repair or replace a Product Kodak will at its option refund
27. e modes Capture mode Pee Smart ae Capture Sport K 4C P Panorama SCN Scene P Program A Aperture S Shutter M Manual Video ot 6 GND Choose the mode that best suits your subjects and surroundings For General picture taking it offers excellent image quality and ease of use m Faces are detected m The scene is analyzed for other content and for lighting m KODAK PERFECT TOUCH Technology is applied for better pictures You can choose the best picture size and aspect ratio for your needs just press the Menu button and choose Picture Size m 3 2 the best choice when making 4 x 6 prints m 16 9 wide screen m 4 3 the default setting Subjects that are in motion Shutter speed is fast Stitching 2 or 3 pictures into 1 panoramic scene See page 12 Point and shoot simplicity when taking pictures under special conditions More creative control See page 14 Video with sound See page 5 www kodak com go support Taking pictures videos Scene modes 1 Turn the Mode dial to Scene SEN 2 Press 4 gt to highlight Scene modes NOTE If the mode description turns off before you finish reading it press OK 3 Press OK to choose a Scene mode SCN mode Portrait Children For Full frame portraits of people Action pictures of children in bright light Subjects that are in shadow or backlit when light is behind the subject Backlight High ISO Beac
28. edium Low Mute See page 2 The format chosen is used for all date time features 10 minutes 5 minutes 3 minutes 1 minute Check settings used in your location NTSC used in North America and Japan PAL used in Europe and China See page 2 Reset all camera settings to their defaults After using the Reset Camera feature turn the camera off and then on again Memory Card deletes everything on the card formats the card Cancel exits without making a change Internal Memory deletes everything in internal memory including email addresses and tag names formats the internal memory www kodak com go support CEN 37 Transferring printing and sharing pictures Installing the software 4d CAUTION Install EASYSHARE Software before connecting the camera to the computer Failure to do so may cause the software to load incorrectly 1 Close all software applications that are open on your computer including anti virus software 2 Place the EASYSHARE Software CD into the CD ROM drive 3 Load the software WINDOWS OS if the install window does not appear choose Run trom the Start menu and type d setup exe where d is the drive letter that contains the CD MAC OS X double click the CD icon on the desktop then click the Install icon 4 Follow the on screen instructions to install the software NOTE When prompted take a few minutes to electronically register your camera and software To regist
29. er later see www kodak com go register 5 If prompted restart the computer If you turned off anti virus software turn it back on See the anti virus software manual for details For software help click the Help button in EASYSHARE Software 38 N www kodak com go support Transferring printing and sharing pictures Transferring pictures with the USB cable 1 Turn off the camera Connect the KODAK USB Cable Model U 8 3 Turn on the camera KODAK EASYSHARE Software opens on your computer and prompts you through the transfer process Using other options You can also use a KODAK Card Reader to transfer your pictures videos Purchase accessories www kodak com go z9 1 5accessories Learn more about connecting www kodak com go howto www kodak com go support CEN 39 Transferring printing and sharing pictures Printing pictures Direct printing with a KODAK All in One Printer Your camera is compatible with PICTBRIDGE Technology so you can print directly to PICTBRIDGE enabled Printers You need a camera with fully charged battery a PICTBRIDGE enabled Printer and a USB cable 1 Turn off the printer Turn on the camera 2 Connect the appropriate USB cable from the camera to the printer 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 3 Highlight a printing option
30. ersions of the software included on the KODAK EASYSHARE Software CD and the camera firmware the software that runs on the camera See www kodak com go z9 1 5downloads Battery life m KODAK MAX Alkaline Batteries AA lt 150 pictures m KODAK Ni MH Rechargeable Digital Camera Batteries 280 pictures Battery life per CIPA testing method using 128 MB SD Card Approximate number of pictures in Smart Capture mode Actual life may vary based on usage Extending battery life m Use power saving features Examples lower the Auto Power Off and set LCD Brightness settings set Image Stabilizer to Single or Off See Chapter 4 Using the menu button Use the Review and Slide Show features sparingly m Keep battery contacts terminals clean Wipe with a dry cloth m Fully charge Ni MH batteries prior to use and occasionally discharge to depletion Avoid over charging Ni MH batteries m Battery performance is reduced at low temperatures When using your camera in cold weather keep spare batteries warm Do not discard cold batteries that do not work when they return to room temperature they may be usable www kodak com go support CEN 9 Appendix Care and maintenance m f you suspect water has gotten inside the camera remove the battery and card Allow all components to air dry for at least 24 hours before using the camera m Blow gently on the lens or LCD to remove dust and dirt Wipe gently with a soft lint free cloth or an untreate
31. et to On setting to On page 36 Then take new pictures Transfer are not correctly rotated 2nd transfer them to the computer when transferred to the computer HD videos longer than 20 minutes Use a card reader to drag and drop long videos to the are not transferred to the computer Then use the Add Pictures button in computer EASYSHARE Software to import the videos m Take shorter videos Tags that are assigned to a video m After a picture video is transferred to the computer do not transfer to the computer assign tags using EASYSHARE Software Email tags are not transferred to jm After a picture video is transferred to the computer the computer or email address are assign email tags using EASYSHARE Software deleted from the camera Sound tags are not transferred to E Assign a Sound tag to pictures taken in any mode the computer with pictures except Smart Capture www kodak com go support CEN 49 Troubleshooting LCD messages If Try one or more of the following No images to display Change image storage location setting see page 35 m Insert a new card page 3 or format the card see page 37 formatting CAUTION Formatting a card deletes all pictures and Memory card cannot be read Please format videos including protected files memory card or insert another card Internal memory m Format the internal memory see page 37 requires formatting CAUTION Formatting a card deletes all
32. etup tab 3 Highlight Set Tag then press OK 4 Highlight a tag name then press OK 5 Press the Menu button to exit the menu The selected tag is displayed on the LCD The tag Is applied to new pictures videos When you transfer the tagged pictures videos to your computer EASYSHARE Software opens and categorizes your pictures videos with the appropriate tag IMPORTANT Your camera offers a built in Help system See page 13 www kodak com go support CEN 45 Troubleshooting For step by step product support visit www kodak com go z9 1 5support and select Interactive Troubleshooting amp Repairs Camera problems Try one or more of the following Camera does not Install new batteries page 1 turn on Charge rechargeable batteries Camera does not Remove the battery then reinsert or replace it If the camera still does turn off not function visit www kodak com go z9 1 5support and select Interactive Troubleshooting amp Repairs Pictures remaining m The camera is operating normally Continue taking pictures number does not decrease after taking a picture Stored pictures are m Retake pictures Do not remove card while the camera is on Keep rechargeable batteries charged Transfer the pictures to the computer page 39 then format the card or internal memory see page 37 CAUTION Formatting a card deletes all pictures and videos including protected files In Review mode Check the image
33. focus Multi zone AF and Center zone AF Working range 0 5 m 1 6 ft infinity wide 1 2 m 3 9 ft infinity telephoto 12 60 cm 4 7 23 6 in wide macro 0 6 1 3 m 2 4 3 ft telephoto macro Electronic flash Auto flash Guide no 9 5 ISO 100 working range in Smart Capture mode with red eye reduction off 5 4 m 17 7 ft wide 3 9 m 12 8 ft telephoto Flash modes Auto Fill Red eye Reduction Off Capture modes Smart Capture Sport SCN Modes Program Aperture Priority Shutter Priority Manual Panorama Video Drive modes Single shot burst self timer 10 second 2 shot and 2 second File format Still JPEG EXIF 2 21 Video QuickTime Motion JPEG Audio G 711 Color modes High Color Natural Color Low Color Black amp White Sepia Sharpness High Normal Low Video size VGA 640 x 480 30 fps QVGA 320 x 240 30 fps Video output NTSC or PAL selectable Power KODAK AA Alkaline Ni MH or Lithium Batteries KODAK 3 Volt AC Adapter Visit www kodak com go z91 5accessories Burst mode Maximum 3 pictures 1 5 fps Auto Exposure Auto Focus Auto White Balance executed for first shot only Microphone Yes Speaker Yes 54 N www kodak com go support Appendix Output image size 10 MP 4 3 3648 x 2736 pixels 8 9 MP 3 2 3648 x 2432 pixels 7 5 MP 16 9 3648 x 2048 pixels 5 0 MP 4 3 2592 x 1936 pixels 3 1 MP 4 3 2048 x 1536 pixels 2 2 MP 3 2 1824 x 1216 pi
34. h People indoors in low light scenes Bright beach scenes Snow Sunset Bright snow scenes Capturing the deep hues seen at sunset Self Portrait Close ups of yourself Assures proper focus and minimizes red eye Night Reducing red eye of people in night scenes or low light conditions Place the Portrait Candle light Night camera on a flat steady surface or use a tripod Capturing the ambiance of candle light Distant scenery at night Flash does not fire Place the camera on a flat steady Landscape Landscape surface or use a tripod Far away scenes The camera uses infinity auto focus Framing marks are not Manner available in Landscape Quiet occasions like a wedding or lecture Flash is off Museum People on a lit stage Fast shutter speed high ISO Flash and sounds are off Stage Fireworks Flash setting can be changed Bright colorful light displays Flash does not fire Place the camera on a flat steady surface or use a tripod www kodak com go support CEN 7 Taking pictures videos SCN mode For Flower Close ups of flowers or other small subjects in bright light Focus is Macro Text Documents Focus is Macro Using optical zoom Use optical zoom to get up to 10X closer to your subject while taking pictures videos 1 Use the LCD to frame your subject For focus Aa ee distances see Camera specifications page 53 2 GH amp 2 Press Telephoto T to
35. highlight Make Picture then press OK 4 Press OK to play the video Press OK to pause Press to navigate through video frames 5 During play or pause press to make a picture A picture is created The original video is saved m Press the Menu button to exit the menu IMPORTANT Your camera offers a built in Help system See page 13 Trimming a video You can delete an unwanted portion from the beginning or end of a video 1 Press the Review gt button then 4 gt to finda video gt 2 Press the Menu button then lt gt to highlight the Edit tab 3 Press fx to highlight Trim then press OK Video Trimmed video 4 Follow the screen prompts The video is trimmed You can save it as a new video or replace the original m Press the Menu button to exit the menu www kodak com go support CEN 25 Working with pictures videos Using video bookmarks You can set bookmarks at interesting places in your video then jump from one bookmark to another Setting bookmarks 1 Press the Review p button then 4 gt to finda video 2 Press the Menu G button then 4 gt to highlight the Edit tab Highlight Bookmark then press OK sr 3 Press fx to highlight Create Edit then press OK 4 While the video plays press qr to add bookmarks When finished adding up to 9 bookmarks press ll m Press the Menu button to exit the menu IMPORTANT Your camera offers a built in Help system See page
36. ing The option of repair replacement or refund is Kodak s only obligation Kodak will not be responsible for any special consequential or incidental damages resulting from the sale purchase or use of this product regardless of the cause Liability for any special consequential or incidental damages including but not limited to loss of revenue or profit downtime costs loss of the use of the equipment cost of substitute equipment facilities or services or claims of your customers for such damages resulting from the purchase use or failure of the Product regardless of cause or for breach of any written or implied warranty is expressly disclaimed Your rights Some states or jurisdictions do not allow exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you Some states or jurisdictions do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitation may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state or by jurisdiction www kodak com go support CEN 29 Appendix Outside the United States and Canada In countries other than the United States and Canada the terms and conditions of this warranty may be different Unless a specific Kodak warranty is communicated to the purchaser in writing by a Kodak company no warranty or liability exists beyond any minimum requirements impose
37. ires to reduce the chance of red eye Choose how red eye is reduced Digital correction the camera digitally corrects red eye after a picture is taken Image Stabilizer Continuous stabilization occurs continuously Choose when image stabilization Single stabilization occurs only when the Shutter button OCCUTS is pressed halfway down Off Quickview Off Show a picture video as soon as it 5 Seconds is taken 10 Seconds Advanced Digital Zoom Continuous zooming is continuous between optical and Zoom using optical then digital digital zoom zoom Pause zooming pauses at the optical zoom maximum To Not available in Smart Capture use digital zoom release then press the Telephoto T zoom mode lever None digital zoom is off Orientation Sensor For pictures On On Transfer Off Orient pictures so that they are For videos On Off displayed with the correct side up Camera Sounds Turn sounds on off for individual functions 36 N www kodak com go support Press Menu gt 4 7 and OK to access settings Sound Volume Date amp Time Auto Power Off Choose inactivity time until camera turns off Video Out Choose the regional setting for connecting to a television or other external device Language Reset Camera Format 4d CAUTION Formatting deletes all pictures videos including those that are protected About View camera information Using the menu button Setup Options High M
38. kodak com go support D 3 Taking pictures videos Taking a picture Turn the Mode dial to Smart Capture cs D Press the Shutter button halfway to lock on the subject When the framing marks turn green press the Shutter button completely down NOTE For more information on Smart Capture and other modes see page 6 Framing marks do not appear in some SCN scene and Video modes Using the framing marks Framing marks Framing marks indicate the camera focus area 1 Press the Shutter button halfway If the camera is not focusing on the desired subject release the Shutter button and recompose the scene i SSS 2 Press the Shutter button completely down to take the picture lt NOTE Framing marks do not appear in all modes Multiple framing CC oe 6 marks may appear when faces are detected 4 an www kodak com go support Taking pictures videos Taking a video Turn the Mode dial to Video 2 Press the Shutter button completely down and release To stop recording press and release again peviewiia ins picture video just taken After you take a picture video the LCD displays a quickview for several seconds To dismiss the quickview sooner press the Shutter button halfway The picture video is saved unless you press the Delete button Delete Play a video To review pictures videos anytime see page 18 www kodak com go support CEN 9 Taking pictures videos Captur
39. n The camera takes the picture pictures after the delay Use the same procedure to take a 2 or 10 second self timer video but press the Shutter button completely down Using burst Use the Burst feature to take up to 3 pictures in quick succession NOTE Burst is unavailable in Portrait Night Portrait Night Landscape Backlight Fireworks and Panorama modes 1 Repeatedly press the Self timer Burst button until the Burst fll icon appears on the LCD 2 Press the Shutter button halfway to focus and set exposure 3 Press the Shutter button completely down and hold it to take pictures The camera takes up to 3 pictures while the Shutter button is pressed NOTE During quickview you can delete all pictures in the burst series To delete selectively do so in Review see page 19 www kodak com go support CEN 11 Taking pictures videos Taking panoramic pictures Use panorama to stitch up to 3 pictures into a panoramic scene NOTE For best results use a tripod Individual pictures are not saved even if panorama capture is N UJ U1 cancelled before stitching occurs Exposure Compensation White Balance Exposure Metering AF Zone AF Control Color Mode and Sharpness are set with the first picture The flash is set to Off You can use the self timer 2 and 10 second delays while taking panoramic pictures See page 11 Turn the Mode dial to Panorama L_ gt Press 4 to highlight Panorama Left Right
40. nents or accessories elsewhere defined to be used with the installation of the product they must be used in order to ensure compliance with FCC regulation 60 N www kodak com go support Appendix Canadian DOC statement DOC Class B Compliance This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Observation des normes Classe B Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment labeling battery disposal In Europe For human environmental protection it is your responsibility to dispose of this equipment and batteries at a collection facility established for this purpose m separate from municipal waste For more information contact your retailer collection facility or appropriate local authorities or visit Ds www kodak com go recycle Product weight 220 g 7 8 oz Australian C Tick CG n137 Korean Class B ITE Bo JJ 0 JIG AAS BS ISHL amp UNSS AAS SSA FS OIILA Fe IANA ASote AS SA COA MT MISS ES A Eaa VCC ORE BOC VIABRRMEHSECT CORB SERRATE RT SCS SAME LT GETA RRND CPST LES 3 VSB RITITEL T SASROot RSs lee oP CeMHVET FRIRSR AAS FE gt TIEL LRU RUA LT RELY www kodak com go support CEN 61 Appendix China RoHS IRIE FA RIR EPUP EAK BART n PFET ERATE ARCRABER A RATAR OLET AER RE UE BAP ATA EAI m E W EAM Eo AFA WR ICR BRE EMRK ABA DIRT ea SUS AAD E RTEA x O RNBARA WR AM A A IARR S EEST
41. nterval 3 compensation 11 14 metering 3 external video device viewing pictures videos 11 F favorites tagging 7 fireworks 4 firmware upgrading 4 flash settings 7 flower 4 focus zone 3 focus framing marks 1 format card or internal memory 6 G guidelines battery 5 H HDTV format 1 help 1 web links 1 high ISO 3 a D histogram 15 l icons mode dial 3 image stabilizer 5 image storage 4 installing batteries 1 SD SDHC card 3 software 1 internal memory storage capacity 4 K KODAK EASYSHARE Software installing 1 upgrading 4 Kodak Perfect Touch technology 6 Kodak web sites 1 L landscape 4 LCD 1 brightness 4 reviewing pictures 1 reviewing videos 1 lens cleaning 6 light ready 4 loading batteries 1 SD SDHC card 3 software 1 M MACINTOSH Computers installing www kodak com go support software on 1 magnify a picture 1 maintenance camera 6 make picture from video 7 manner museum 4 manual 11 memory inserting card 3 storage capacity 4 mode dial 3 modes aperture priority 11 manual 11 shutter priority 11 modes capture high ISO 3 SCN scene 3 smart capture 3 video 3 multimedia slide show 10 multiple picture selections 12 multi up 12 N night landscape 4 night portrait 4 O online prints ordering 4 optical zoom 5 orientation sensor 5 P panoramic pictures 10 PASM mode 11 www kodak com go support
42. only NOTE Some online services limit video file sizes Where applicable use EASYSHARE Software to choose a preferred online service LCD Brightness Image Storage Choose a storage location for pictures videos Set Tag Assign tag names to pictures videos Select tag name s before you take pictures or videos Then new pictures videos are assigned that tag name s Setup Options Favorite and Upload pictures videos are tagged as Favorites and uploaded to your preferred online service when you connect to your computer or network Favorite pictures videos are tagged as Favorites 5 star in EASYSHARE Software on your computer Upload pictures videos are uploaded to your preferred online service when you connect to your computer or network 1 2 3 4 5 dimmest to brightest Use a dimmer setting to save battery power Auto the camera uses the card if one is in the camera If not the camera uses internal memory Internal Memory the camera uses internal memory even if a card is installed Clear All Add Tag Delete Tag Exit Tag Name 1 Tag Name 2 See page 42 www kodak com go support CEN 35 Using the menu button Press Menu gt 4 Setup Options and OK to access settings Capture Frame Grid On Use the frame grid to divide the Off LCD screen into thirds vertically and horizontally Date Stamp On Imprint the date on pictures Off Red eye Reduction Preflash the flash f
43. ssesteseeteeeeen 24 www kodak com go support CEN iii Table of contents Editing VideO direnir T ase ee eee eg nae cern 25 Play a multimedia slide SHOW cccccccccscsecsecseessssssssseseestessesesesseseeaeeess 28 Displaying pictures videos ON a tElEVISION cccccccccseeeeseetssteetestesteeeeeeee 29 Viewing pictures videos in different WAYS ccccscecscescscsctssecseteeesseeeeeees 30 Selecting Multiple pictures videosS cccsesscsccescseesesssecsecsteessessescatssecsteseeeass 30 Copying PIctureS ICES scsccesceaeisetusauonetantsarses enai ENEE EEREN ENEAN ENEE 31 Understanding the review iCONS cccsccssssscscssssscsessesescsseeseessesesesesatees 31 A Using the menu button 20 0 ceceseessesssseseseessessessaeseeseesseesaesrsersenseess 32 STFS STI MOM E T E E aster octarrustecsacst 35 5 Transferring printing and sharing pictures c cccsscsssssesseeeeees 38 Installing the SOTtWAlC cccccecsscsecsecsesseceesecsecsecsessecsesaesesssssassussesseseesaesateass 38 Transferring pictures with the USB Cable ccccccscsecesesssseeesesseteseeeeees 39 PPM CG NUD sa EEE ree E A S 40 Marking your OCU OG eseri EEEE A 42 TOUDIGSHOOMING sssrorrrnne a 46 FODINA sea E 51 e T e A va sdavaurteteanestas ts 51 BATA e atten ednreae reduc umanrecabarunandte 53 Camera SOIC A OWNS curse tas seers aa EN 53 SOL Ca AVES sopriora ai E A O O 55 Important safety INStrUCTIONS cccccccsscsesececsecessecsececsessstassessesaseessteess
44. stamp 4 exposure bracketing 3 exposure metering 3 flash 7 focus zone 3 image stabilizer 5 image storage 4 LCD brightness 4 orientation sensor 5 picture size 1 picture taking modes 3 quickview 5 reset camera 6 www kodak com go support self timer 9 sharpness 3 sound volume 5 tag 4 video out 6 video size 1 white balance 2 sharpness 3 shutter button 1 priority 11 problems 2 self timer delay 9 speed 11 single AF 2 slide show continuous loop 10 problems 2 running 9 smart capture 3 snow 4 software installing 1 upgrading 4 sound volume 5 sounds camera 5 specifications camera 1 stage 5 status camera ready light 4 storage capacity 4 strap 1 sunset 4 support technical 1 2 www kodak com go support Index T tag set 4 tagging creating tags 7 favorites 7 for email 6 for print 5 pre tagging 8 telephone support 2 telephoto button 1 television slide show 11 text 4 time setting 2 timer shutter delay 9 transferring pictures videos 1 trash can deleting 2 troubleshooting 1 camera 1 camera computer communications 4 error messages 5 ready light status 4 turning camera on off 2 U undelete undo 2 upgrading software firmware 4 URLs Kodak web sites 1 USB cable 2 USB A V out 1 V video 3 action print 9 ED 67 Index copying 13 emailing tagged 6 out 6 protecting 3 review icons 14 reviewing 1 size
45. t create a new email address See Add a new email address or name on page 43 1 Press the Review L gt button Press lt gt to locate a picture then press OK 2 Press w to highlight Email then press OK 3 Press to locate an email address then press OK To mark other pictures videos with the same address scroll through them When the picture you want is displayed press OK To send the pictures videos to more than one address repeat step 3 m To remove a selection highlight a checked address and press OK To remove all email selections highlight Clear All then press OK m Press the Review button to return to Capture mode The Email icon appears in the status area When you transfer the marked pictures videos to your computer EASYSHARE Software prompts you to send the pictures videos For details see Help in EASYSHARE Software Add a new email address or name 1 Press the Review gt button then the Menu EE button 2 Press to highlight Email or Tag then press OK 3 Press af to highlight New Email or New Tag then press OK 4 Use the on camera keyboard then press OK The email address or name is now available IMPORTANT Your camera offers a built in Helo system See page 13 www kodak com go support CEN 43 Transferring printing and sharing pictures Marking pictures videos as favorites To make your favorite pictures videos easier to locate in EASYSHARE Software you can mark them as favorites
46. te m f a picture is marked as a favorite a Protect tag is automatically some pictures applied and remains even if the favorite mark is removed A protected picture cannot be deleted unless the Protect tag is removed page 20 or the card internal memory is formatted see page 37 Pictures that have If PERFECT TOUCH Technology has been applied to a picture on the KODAK PERFECT camera do not apply it again when the picture is on the computer or on a KODAK Picture Kiosk NOTE PERFECT TOUCH Technology is automatically applied to pictures taken applied twice are in Smart Capture mode of lower image quality 48 N www kodak com go support Troubleshooting Camera computer communications If Try one or more of the following Cannot transfer pictures m Disconnect the USB cable Close all open applications The Add New Hardware Wizard Re install the software page 38 cannot locate drivers The computer does not Turn on the camera page 2 communicate with the camera Install new batteries page 1 or charge rechargeable batteries Connect cable to camera and computer port page 39 Install the software page 38 Disconnect the USB cable Close all open applications Re install the software page 38 Disconnect camera trom the computer Close all software applications reconnect camera Pictures taken in Smart Capture In the Setup menu change the Orientation Sensor with Orientation Sensor s
47. the purchase price paid for the Product provided the Product has been returned to Kodak along with proof of the purchase price paid Repair replacement or refund of the purchase price are the sole remedies under the warranty If replacement parts are used in making repairs those parts may be remanufactured or may contain 58 N www kodak com go support Appendix remanufactured materials If it is necessary to replace the entire Product it may be replaced with a remanufactured Product Remanufactured Products parts and materials are warranted for the remaining warranty term of the original Product or 90 days after the date of repair or replacement whichever is longer Limitations This warranty does not cover circumstances beyond Kodak s control This warranty does not apply when failure is due to shipping damage accident alteration modification unauthorized service misuse abuse use with incompatible accessories or attachments such as third party ink or ink tanks failure to follow Kodak s operation maintenance or repacking instructions failure to use items supplied by Kodak such as adapters and cables or claims made after the duration of this warranty Kodak makes no other express or implied warranty for this product In the event that the exclusion of any implied warranty is ineffective under the law the duration of the implied warranty will be the length of the express warranty period specified on your Kodak product packag
48. the flash page 9 Move so there is no more than 11 8 ft 3 6 m in wide angle and 6 9 ft 2 1 m in telephoto between the camera and the subject Use Fill flash page 9 or change your position so light is not behind the subject Increase Exposure Compensation page 16 BD M7 Troubleshooting If Try one or more of the following Camera does not Purchase a certified SD SDHC Card recognize m Format the card see page 37 SD SDHC Card CAUTION Formatting a card deletes all pictures and videos including protected files m Insert a card into the slot page 3 Camera freezes up Turn the camera off then back on Make sure the camera is turned off when a card is before inserting or removing a card inserted or removed Memory card full E Insert a new card page 3 transfer pictures to the computer page 39 or delete pictures page 19 Memory card and Transfer pictures to the computer page 39 then format the card or internal memory internal memory see page 37 full CAUTION Formatting a card deletes all pictures and videos including protected files The Reset Camera m After using the Reset Camera feature see page 37 turn the camera feature did not off and then on again take effect Pictures taken ona Occasionally a tripod interferes with the camera s image stabilizer In tripod are blurry the Setup menu set Image Stabilizer to Off see page 36 Cannot dele
49. then press OK Current Picture Press lt gt to choose a picture Choose the number of copies Tagged Pictures Print pictures that you marked for printing and choose a print Size Index Print Print thumbnails of all pictures This option requires one or more sheets of paper If the printer is capable choose a print size All Pictures Print all pictures in internal memory or on a card Choose the number of copies Image Storage Access Auto or Internal Memory 40 N www kodak com go support Transferring printing and sharing pictures Disconnecting the camera from a KODAK All in One Printer 1 Turn off the camera and printer 2 Disconnect the USB cable from the camera and the printer Using a printer that is not PICTBRIDGE Technology enabled After you transfer pictures trom the camera to your computer you can print them trom EASYSHARE Software For details see Help in EASYSHARE Software Ordering prints online KODAK Gallery www kodakgallery com is one of the many online print services offered in EASYSHARE Software You can easily m Upload your pictures m Edit enhance and add borders to your pictures m Store pictures and share them with family and friends m Have prints photo greeting cards frames and albums delivered to your door Printing from an optional SD or SDHC Card m Automatically print marked pictures when you insert your card into a printer with an SD SDHC Card slot See your printer user
50. ting Press w to change the setting NOTE A yellow setting indicates possible unsatisfactory results F However you can still take the picture ISO Flash compensation Exposure compensation Shutter speed Aperture ISO adjust the camera s sensitivity to light Higher ISO indicates greater sensitivity NOTE A higher ISO may produce unwanted noise in a picture Flash Compensation adjust flash brightness Exposure Compensation adjust the exposure If the scene is too light decrease the setting if it s too dark increase the setting Shutter speed control how long the shutter stays open Use a tripod for slow shutter speeds Aperture also known as f stop control the size of the lens opening which determines the depth of field m Smaller f stop numbers indicate a larger lens opening good for low light m Larger f stop numbers indicate a smaller lens opening keeps the main subject sharp good for landscapes and well lit conditions www kodak com go support CEN 15 Taking pictures videos Using exposure compensation to adjust brightness In P A S and Panorama modes you can adjust exposure compensation before you take a picture to make your pictures darker or lighter Only the first picture in Panorama mode can be adjusted that adjustment is applied to the remaining pictures m Press 4 to access the exposure compensation setting m Press y to decrease or s to increase exposure
51. ts the shutter speed and aperture f stop based on the scene lighting Aperture Priority mode controls depth of field the range of sharpness The aperture setting may be affected by optical zoom Shutter Priority mode prevents blur when your subject is moving The camera automatically sets the aperture for proper exposure To prevent blur use a tripod for slow shutter speeds Manual mode offers the highest level of creative control To prevent blur use a tripod for slow shutter speeds Press lt gt a v to control Exposure compensation how much light enters the camera flash compensation and ISO speed Aperture exposure compensation flash compensation and ISO speed Shutter speed and flash compensation Aperture shutter speed flash compensation and ISO speed NOTE Settings you change in P A S or M modes apply only to pictures taken in those modes The settings including Flash are maintained for P A S and M modes even when you change modes or turn off the camera Use Reset Camera see page 37 to reset P A S or M mode to its default setting 14 D www kodak com go support Taking pictures videos Changing P A S or M mode settings PASM modes control the aperture f number also known as f stop shutter speed exposure compensation flash compensation and ISO Use the Menu button to control all other settings 1 Turn the Mode dial to P A S or M 2 Press lt gt to access a set
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53. video size 32 END www kodak com go support Using the menu button Press Menu gt w Capture Options and OK to access settings Color Mode High Color Choose color tones Natural Color Low Color Black amp White Sepia NOTE EASYSHARE Software also lets you change a color picture to black and white or sepia Unavailable in Video mode AF Control Continuous AF because the camera is always focusing Choose an auto focus setting there is no need to press the Shutter button halfway down to Available only in SCN P A S OCUS M and Video modes Single AF uses TTL AF through the lens auto focus when the Shutter button is pressed halfway down White Balance Auto automatically corrects white balance Ideal for Choose your lighting condition general picture taking Available only in P A S M and Daylight tor pictures in natural lighting Panorama modes Tungsten corrects the orange cast of household 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 or pictures in shade in natural lighting www kodak com go support CEN 33 Using the menu button Press Menu gt w and OK to access settings Exposure Metering Evaluate light levels at specific areas of a scene Available only in P A S M and P
54. xels 2 1 MP 16 9 1920 x 1088 pixels 1 2 MP 4 3 1280 x 960 pixels Communication with computer USB 2 0 high speed PIMA 15740 protocol via USB cable model U 8 PICTBRIDGE compatibility Yes Auto power off Selectable 1 3 5 10 minutes Sound tag Yes Date stamp Yes Tripod mount 1 4 inch Size 107 x 72 4 x 35 7 mm 4 2 x 2 9 x 1 4 in power off Weight 220 g 7 8 oz without battery or card Operating temperature 32 104 F 0 40 C Storage capacities The LCD displays the number of pictures or minutes seconds of video remaining For average SD Card capacities visit www kodak com go SDcapacities Actual storage Capacity varies depending on subject composition card size and other factors You may be able to store more or fewer pictures and videos www kodak com go support CEN 99 Appendix Important safety instructions Gd CAUTION Do not disassemble this product there are no user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified service personnel KODAK AC Adapters and Battery Chargers are intended for indoor use only The use of controls adjustments or procedures other than those specified herein may result in exposure to shock and or electrical or mechanical hazards If the LCD breaks do not touch the glass or liquid Contact Kodak customer support 56 The use of an accessory that is not recommended by Kodak may cause fire electric shock or injury For approved accessories visit www
55. zoom in Press Wide Angle W to zoom out 3 Take the picture or video NOTE To get a focused picture every time remember m Use the framing marks page 4 m As you zoom in move away from your subject SSIs W T D Use digital zoom to get up to 5X beyond optical zoom while taking pictures Turn digital zoom on off using the Setup menu see page 35 Digital zoom is not available in Smart Capture mode NOTE You may notice decreased image quality when using digital zoom The slider on the LCD turns red when the picture quality reaches the limit for an acceptable 4 x 6 in 10 x 15 cm print 8 CEN www kodak com go support Using the flash Taking pictures videos Use the flash when you take pictures at night indoors or outdoors in heavy shadows Flash settings are limited in some capture modes Flash modes Auto A Fill Preflash to Digital Correction Red eye Reduction Choose Preflash or Digital Correction using the Setup menu see page 35 Off www kodak com go support Press the Flash button repeatedly to scroll through flash modes The current flash mode is shown on the LCD Flash fires When the lighting conditions require it 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 In low light hold the camera steady or use a tripod NOTE Not available

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