Kodak 1020304 User Manual
KODAK EASYSHARE Z981
Digital Camera
Extended user guide
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Back, bottom view
Mode dial
Vertical Shutter on/off
Shutter button
Flash, Focus Mode, Drive
Jog dial
Zoom (Telephoto, Wide Angle)
Share
5V DC-In, A/V Out, USB
Vertical Shutter button
OK,
Delete,
Menu,
Info,
Review
LCD
Power
Power light
EVF/LCD
Tri po d
socket
SD/SDHC Card slot,
battery compartment
EVF
(Electronic
viewfinder)
EVF/LCD
Strap post
Product features
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Lens
Speaker
Microphone
Flash
AF Assist/
Self-timer/
Video light
Product features
Front view
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Table of contents 1
1 Setting up your camera .........................................................................1
Charging the rechargeable batteries..............................................................1
Loading the batteries ....................................................................................2
Turning on the camera ..................................................................................3
Setting the language, date/time.....................................................................3
Attaching the strap .......................................................................................4
Using the vertical grip (for portrait orientation) ..............................................5
Storing pictures on an (accessory) SD or SDHC Card.......................................6
Using other (accessory) power options...........................................................7
2 Taking pictures/videos ...........................................................................8
Taking pictures in Smart Capture mode .........................................................8
Taking a video ..............................................................................................9
Adjusting LCD brightness ............................................................................10
Capture modes ...........................................................................................11
Using the zoom...........................................................................................13
Using the flash............................................................................................14
Using the Drive button ................................................................................15
Using the Focus button ...............................................................................17
Taking panoramic pictures...........................................................................18
P, A, S, and M modes..................................................................................19
Using exposure compensation to adjust brightness ......................................21
Using the histogram to view picture brightness............................................22
Understanding the picture-taking icons........................................................22
Know when your batteries need charging ....................................................22
3 Sharing and tagging pictures ..............................................................23
Sharing pictures through social networks.....................................................23
Tagging pictures .........................................................................................25
Marking pictures/videos for emailing ...........................................................27
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4 Reviewing and editing .........................................................................28
Reviewing pictures/videos ...........................................................................28
Deleting pictures/videos ..............................................................................29
Viewing pictures/videos in different ways.....................................................30
A smarter way to find your pictures .............................................................31
Understanding the review icons...................................................................32
Creating a multimedia slide show................................................................33
Using the menu button in review.................................................................35
Selecting multiple pictures/videos ................................................................35
Cropping pictures........................................................................................36
Copying pictures/videos...............................................................................36
Using KODAK PERFECT TOUCH Technology.................................................37
Using the RAW Develop feature ..................................................................38
Editing videos .............................................................................................39
5 Doing more with your camera .............................................................40
Using the menu button to change settings...................................................40
6 Transferring, printing pictures .............................................................46
Transferring pictures to your computer.........................................................46
Printing pictures..........................................................................................47
Marking your pictures for print ....................................................................49
7 Troubleshooting ..................................................................................50
Getting help from your camera....................................................................50
Troubleshooting..........................................................................................51
Getting help on the Web.............................................................................56
8 Appendix .............................................................................................57
Camera specifications .................................................................................57
Care and maintenance ................................................................................59
Important safety instructions .......................................................................61
Limited warranty .........................................................................................62
Regulatory compliance ................................................................................64
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1 Setting up your camera
Lights are on while the charger
is plugged in. (See the charger
documentation for instructions
and charging times.)
For longer life, charge KODAK Ni-MH
Pre-Charged Rechargeable Batteries AA
prior to use, and occasionally discharge
them to depletion.
Charging the rechargeable batteries
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Extend battery life See page 60
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Setting up your camera
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Loading the batteries
See other power options See page 7
Extend battery life See page 60
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Turning on the camera
to change current field.
for previous/next field.
OK
to accept.
At the prompt, press OK.
to change.
OK
to accept.
Language:
Date/Time:
Setting the language, date/time
Setting up your camera
NOTE: To change language or date/time in the future, use the Setup menu (see page 43).
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Setting up your camera
Attaching the strap
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Setting up your camera
1
Attach and
tighten the
grip.
Turn o n the
camera.
2
Slide the
Vertical
Shutter switch.
3
Take pictures in the
portrait orientation.
Use
Use the Vertical
Shutter button to
take pictures.
to zoom.
Using the vertical grip (for portrait orientation)
The vertical grip makes it easier to take pictures in the vertical, portrait orientation.
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Setting up your camera
CAUTION:
1
Turn off the camera.
2
3
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 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.
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Setting up your camera
Using other (accessory) power options
Use the KODAK 5-Volt AC Adapter to save battery power.
NOTE: The AC adapter does not charge the batteries.
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2 Taking pictures/videos
Press the Shutter button halfway to lock the focus.
When the framing marks turn green, press the Shutter
button completely down.
1
2
Turn the Mode dial to Smart Capture
.
EVF/LCD
To save battery power,
press the EVF/LCD
button and use the
electronic viewfinder.
Taking pictures in Smart Capture mode
NOTE: For more information on Smart Capture and other modes, see page 11. Framing marks do not
appear in some SCN (scene) and Video modes.
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Using the framing marks
Framing marks
Turn the Mode dial to
Video
Press the Shutter button
completely down and release.
(To stop recording, press and
release again.)
1
2
.
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.
2 Press the Shutter button completely down to
take the picture.
NOTE: Multiple framing marks may appear when faces are detected.
To access your camera’s Help system, see page 50.
Taking a video
Taking pictures/videos
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Taking pictures/videos
Delete
Play a video
OK
Reviewing the picture/video just taken
After you take a picture/video, the LCD or EVF 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.
To review pictures/videos anytime, see page 28.
Adjusting LCD brightness
To adjust the LCD brightness for your environment, see page 43.
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Capture modes
Choose the mode that
best suits your subjects
and surroundings.
SCN
P
A
S
M
Capture mode For
Smart Capture Excellent image quality and ease of use.
Portrait Full-frame portraits of people.
Sport Subjects that are in motion. Shutter speed is fast.
Panorama “Stitching” 2 or 3 pictures into 1 panoramic scene. (See
Scene Point-and-shoot simplicity when taking pictures under special
Program
Aperture Priority
Shutter Priority
Manual
Video Video with sound. (See page 9.)
Taking pictures/videos
■ Faces are detected.
■ The scene is analyzed for other content and for lighting.
■ 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.
page 18.)
conditions. (See page 12.)
More creative control. (See page 19.)
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Scene modes
1 Turn the Mode dial to Scene .
2 Press to display 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 For
High ISO People indoors, in low-light scenes.
Night
Portrait
Landscape Far-away scenes. The camera uses infinity auto-focus. Framing marks are not
Night
Landscape
Flower Close-ups of flowers or other small subjects in bright light. Focus is Macro.
Sunset Capturing the deep hues seen at sunset.
Backlight Subjects that are in shadow or “backlit” (when light is behind the subject).
Candle light Capturing the ambiance of candle light.
Manner/
Museum
Text Documents. Focus is Macro.
Beach Bright beach scenes.
Snow Bright snow scenes.
Fireworks Bright, colorful light displays. Flash does not fire. Place the camera on a flat,
Children Action pictures of children in bright light.
Self-Portrait Close-ups of yourself. Assures proper focus and minimizes red eye.
Reducing red eye of people in night scenes or low-light conditions. Place the
camera on a flat, steady surface or use a tripod.
available in Landscape.
Distant scenery at night. Flash does not fire. Place the camera on a flat, steady
surface or use a tripod.
Quiet occasions, like a wedding or lecture. Flash is off.
steady surface or use a tripod.
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Taking pictures/videos
Optical zoom Digital zoom
SCN mode For
Stage People on a lit stage. Fast shutter speed, high ISO. Flash and sounds are off.
(Flash setting can be changed.)
Using the zoom
Use optical zoom to get up to 26X closer to your subject while taking pictures/videos.
IMPORTANT:
If the camera is in portrait mode (see page 5), press to zoom.
1 Use the LCD or EVF to frame your subject. (For
focus distances, see Camera specifications,
page 57.)
2 Press Telephoto (T) to zoom in. Press Wide Angle
(W) to zoom out.
3 Take the picture or video.
NOTE: To get a focused picture every time, remember:
■ Use the framing marks, page 9.
■ As you zoom in, you may need to move away
from your subject. See Focus System on
page 57.
Using digital zoom
Digital zoom is not available in Smart Capture mode.
NOTE: You may notice decreased image quality when using digital zoom.
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Taking pictures/videos
Press the Flash button repeatedly to scroll
through flash modes.
The current flash mode appears on the LCD or EVF.
Using the flash
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 Flash fires
Auto When the lighting conditions require it.
Fill 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 in Smart Capture mode.
Red-eye Reduction
To choose
Preflash
or Digital
Correction,
see page 44.
Preflash A preflash fires, shrinking the eye pupil, before the picture
is taken.
Digital
Correction
A preflash does not fire; the camera corrects red eye.
NOTE: When using digital correction, image processing takes
longer than when using preflash.
Off Never.
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Taking pictures/videos
Press the Drive button repeatedly to scroll through
self-timer and burst modes.
The current flash mode appears on the LCD or EVF.
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2x
Using the Drive button
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 In any picture-taking mode, press the Drive button until the desired self-timer icon
is displayed on the LCD.
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 Press the Shutter button halfway to focus and set exposure, then completely
down to take the pictures.
The camera takes the picture(s) after the delay.
Use the same procedure to take a 2- or 10-second self-timer video, but press the
Shutter button completely down.
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Taking pictures/videos
Press the Drive button repeatedly to scroll through
self-timer and burst modes.
The current flash mode appears on the LCD or EVF.
8/s
Taking burst pictures
1 In most Still modes, press the Drive button until the desired burst icon is displayed
on the LCD.
Mode Icon Description Example
Burst Camera takes 0.9 picture per
second, up to 3 pictures (at full
resolution at Standard
compression) while the Shutter
button is pressed.
Highspeed
Burst
Camera takes 8 pictures per
second, up to 9 pictures, while the
Shutter button is pressed. (Picture
sizes are 3 MP.)
2 Press the Shutter button halfway to focus and set exposure, then press and
hold it completely down to take the pictures.
The camera stops taking pictures when you release the Shutter button, when the
pictures are taken, or when there is no more storage space.
A child blowing out birthday
candles.
A person swinging a golf club.
NOTE: During quickview, you can delete all pictures in the burst series. To delete selectively, do so in
Review (see page 29). Burst is unavailable in Portrait, Night Portrait, Night Landscape, Backlight,
Fireworks, and Panorama modes, and when taking pictures in the RAW format.
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Using the Focus button
Press the Focus button repeatedly to scroll through
Normal, Infinity, Macro, and Super Macro modes.
The current flash mode appears on the LCD or EVF.
Taking pictures/videos
IMPORTANT:
Focus mode availability varies by picture-taking mode.
1 Press the Focus button until the desired focus icon is displayed on the LCD.
Mode Icon For
Normal AF No icon Normal picture taking.
Infinity AF Distant scenery or for taking pictures through a window.
Macro AF Subjects that are 3.9–39.4 in. (10–100 cm) from the lens.
Super Macro AF Subjects that are 0.4–11.8 in. (1–30 cm) from the lens.
The focus icon shows the direction and distance of the focus
(to infinity).
Manual Focus
MF
Press to magnify the central area of focus. During
magnification, press to adjust focal length.
2 Press the Shutter button halfway to focus and set exposure, then completely
down to take the picture.
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Taking pictures/videos
Take 2 or 3 pictures.
Get 1 panoramic picture.
Taking panoramic pictures
Use panorama to “stitch” up to 3 pictures into a panoramic scene.
NOTE: Individual picture sizes are approximately 3 MP (but may vary depending on scene content).
Individual pictures are not saved, even if panorama capture is 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 15.
1 Turn the Mode dial to Panorama .
2 Press to choose Panorama Left-Right or Panorama Right-Left (depending on
the direction you want to pan), then press OK.
3 Take the first picture.
After a quickview, the LCD or EVF displays the liveview and an “overlay” from the first
picture.
4 Compose the second picture. Make the overlay from the first picture cover the
same portion in the new picture.
5 If you are taking only 2 pictures, press OK to stitch them together.
After you take 3 pictures, the pictures are automatically stitched together.
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