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

See other power options See page 7

Extend battery life See page 60

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Setting up your camera

1 2

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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2

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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Taking pictures/videos

Jog dial

P, A, S, and M modes

Use these modes when you want more control over your camera and pictures.

Mode When to use Press Jog dial to control

Program mod e o ffer s t he ea se of au to sh oo tin g w ith

full access to all menu options. The camera
automatically sets 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 controls shutter speed. 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.)

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 (page 45) to reset P, A, S, or M modes to their default settings.

Exposure compensation (how
much light enters the
camera), flash compensation,
and ISO speed

Aperture, exposure
compensation, flash
compensation, and ISO speed

Shutter speed, exposure
compensation, and flash
compensation

Aperture, shutter speed, flash
compensation, and ISO speed

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Aperture

Shutter speed

Exposure compensation

ISO

Flash compensation

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 Turn the Jog dial to choose a setting, then press it to edit the setting.

Turn the Jog dial to change a setting, then press it to save it.

ISO—adjust the camera’s sensitivity to light. Higher ISO indicates greater sensitivity.
NOTE: A higher ISO may produce unwanted “noise” in a picture. ISO 3200 and 6400 are available only in

3 MP and lower picture sizes. (In Smart Capture mode, ISO 1600 is the maximum.)

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.

■ Smaller aperture numbers indicate a larger lens opening; good for low-light.

■ Larger aperture numbers indicate a smaller lens opening; keeps the main subject

sharp; good for landscapes and well-lit conditions.

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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. (For more about the Jog dial and Exposure Compensation, see page 20.)

1 Turn the Jog dial to choose Exposure Compensation, then press it to edit the

setting. Turn the Jog dial to change the setting, then press it to save it.

An exposure compensation level is shown on the LCD or EVF, and the image gets darker
or lighter.

2 Take the picture when you are satisfied with the exposure compensation level.

Using exposure compensation with exposure bracketing

You can use exposure compensation in conjunction with exposure bracketing to get
the best exposure.

If the exposure
compensation is set to:

0.0
+1.0
–1.0

And if the exposure bracketing
interval is set to 0.3 steps:

Set the Exposure Bracketing Interval
in the Capture menu (page 42).

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Then the exposures
taken are:

–0.3, 0.0, +0.3
+0.7, +1.0, +1.3
–1.3, –1.0, –0.7

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Dark picture Balanced picture Bright picture

Battery level

Capture mode

Pictures/time remaining

Zoom slider

Tag nam e

Self timer/Burst
Flash mode

Focus mode

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.

In P, A, S, M modes, press the Menu button, then to choose Histogram.
In Review, press Menu button, then to choose Properties.

Understanding the picture-taking icons

Know when your batteries need charging

The battery level icon works like the gas gauge in your car, but appears only when the
batteries require your attention. Charge the batteries when necessary.

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3 Sharing and tagging pictures

Sharing pictures through social networks

It’s never been easier to share pictures on your favorite social networking sites.

IMPORTANT:

1 Press the Review button, then to find a picture.

2 Press the Share button.

If it’s your first time, a Help screen appears.

3 Press to choose a social networking site, then press OK.

A check mark appears. Repeat this step to choose more sites. (Press OK again to remove
a check mark.)

4 Press to choose Done, then press OK.

The picture is displayed with the Share icon. When you transfer the picture to your
computer, it will be sent to the networking site(s) that you chose.

Tip: Do you send pictures to the same sites each time?

Find a picture, then press and hold the Share button for about 1 second.

The camera applies the networking choice that you used previously and adds the Share
icon to the picture.

To use the camera’s social networking features, you need to download
KODAK Software. (See page 46.)

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Sharing and tagging pictures

Choose which social networking sites to display on your camera

You can show/hide social networking sites on your camera so that only your favorite
sites appear.

1 In Review, press the Menu button.

2 Press to choose the Setup tab, then to choose Share Button Settings,

then press OK.

3 Press to choose a social networking site, then press to choose Show or

Hide. Repeat this step until you have chosen Show/Hide for each social network.

4 When finished, press to choose Done, then press OK.

To return to picture-taking mode, press the Shutter button halfway down. When you
are in Review and press the Share button, only chosen sites are shown.

Manage email addresses and KODAK PULSE Digital Frames

You can add, edit, or delete email addresses and KODAK PULSE Digital Frames on
your camera.

1 In Review, press the Share button. Press to choose Manage Email

Addresses, then press OK.

2 To add an email address or Frame, press to choose Add Email or Add Frame,

then press OK. Use the on-screen keyboard to make the addition.
(Example: [e-mail])

To edit an email address or a KODAK PULSE Digital Frame, press to choose
the address’s nickname or the frame, then press OK. Use the on-screen keyboard
to make edits.

To delete an email address or frame, choose Delete Email or Delete Frame then
press OK. Press to choose the address or frames, then press OK so that a
check mark appears. Press to choose Delete, then press OK.

3 When finished, press to choose Done, then press OK.

To return to picture-taking mode, press the Shutter button halfway down.

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Sharing and tagging pictures

Tagging pictures

Tag pictures to make them easy to find, later. You can tag pictures in 2 ways:

■ People, and then find all pictures of “Mary.”

■ Keywords, and then find all pictures from “Dad’s 60th Birthday.”

Tagging people

When you tag faces, your camera “learns” to recognize people by name. Then it

and

matches names and faces in pictures you’ve taken

1 Press the Review button, then to find a picture that contains faces.

2 Press the Menu button. Press to choose Tag People, then press OK.

3 Press to choose Apply Tags, then press OK.

4 Press to choose an existing name, or New Name to add a new one (see

Using the keyboard, page 27), then press OK.

If more than one face is detected, a name or question mark is assigned to each detected
face. To resolve an incorrect name or a question mark, press to select a face,
then press OK.

those you take in the future.

5 If prompted to Update People Tags, press to choose Yes, then press OK.

Other pictures are scanned and updated with the name(s) you applied here.
Press to add names to other pictures. When finished, press to choose
Done, then press OK. To return to picture-taking mode, press the Shutter button
halfway down.

Tip: Are faces not always detected?
If a face is turned sideways, is too distant, or if the contrast between face and
background is insufficient, then the camera might not detect the face.

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Sharing and tagging pictures

Need to update a name?

What happens if you meet a new friend—James—but you already have pictures
tagged with your old friend, James? You can:

■ Tag the new James with “James Smith” and/or

■ Update the old James to “James Monroe”

Here’s how:

1 Press the Review button.

2 Press the Menu button. Press to choose Tag People, then press OK.

3 Press to choose Modify Names List, then press OK.

4 Press to choose the name you want to modify, then press OK.

5 Edit the name, choose OK, then press OK.

To return to picture-taking mode, press the Shutter button halfway down.

Tip: You can have up to 20 active names.

Tagging with keywords

1 Press the Review button, then to find a picture to tag.

2 Press the Menu button. Press to choose Keyword Tag, then press OK.

3 Press to choose an existing keyword, or Enter New Keyword to add a new

one. (See Using the keyboard, page 27.)

4 Press to add keywords to other pictures. When finished, choose Done, then

press OK.

To return to picture-taking mode, press the Shutter button halfway down.

Tip: You can pre-choose a tag so that new pictures are assigned that tag (see

page 40).

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Sharing and tagging pictures

Using the keyboard

The keyboard appears when you need to add names or keywords.

1 Press to choose a letter, then press OK.

2 When finished, press to choose OK, then press OK.

3 If you’ve added a new name, the camera prompts you to update all faces to match

assigned names. Choose Yes, then press OK.

The name is assigned to all faces that match this one.

Tip: Here’s another way to update pictures so that faces are matched to names:

1 Press the Review button.

2 Press the Menu button. Press to choose Tag People, then press OK.

3 Press to choose Update People Tags, then press OK.

Marking pictures/videos for emailing

It’s simple to mark pictures so that they’re ready to email when you transfer them to
your computer. First, create a new email address. (See Using the keyboard.)

1 Press the Review button. Press to find a picture.

2 Press the Share button.

3 Press to choose Email, then press OK.

4 Press to find an email address, then press OK.

To mark other pictures/videos with the same address, press , then press OK.

To send the pictures/videos to more than one address, repeat step 4.

To return to picture-taking mode, press the Shutter button halfway down.

When you transfer the marked pictures/videos to your computer, the software prompts
you to send the pictures/videos. (For other software applications, refer to their
documentation.)

To access your camera’s Help system, see page 50.

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Reviewing pictures/videos

1 Press the Review button.

2 Press for previous/next picture/video.

■ To exit, press the Review button or press the

Shutter button halfway down.

■ To view pictures/videos as thumbnails, press the

Wide Angle (W) button. (For more information,
see page 30.)

Find your pictures like a pro...
See A smarter way to find your pictures, page 31

Playing a video

Press OK to play a video. Press OK to pause/resume.
During playback:

■ Press to adjust the volume.

■ Press to play at 2X speed; press again for 4X.

■ Press to reverse at 2X speed; press again for 4X.

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Reviewing and editing

CAUTION:

Deleting pictures/videos

1 Press the Review button.

2 Press for previous/next picture/video.

3 Press the Delete button, then follow the prompts.

NOTE: To delete protected pictures/videos, remove protection before deleting. (See Protecting

pictures/videos from deletion, page 29.)

Using the undo delete picture feature

If you accidentally delete a picture, you may be able to use Undo Delete to retrieve it.
This feature is only available immediately after you delete a picture.

Protecting pictures/videos from deletion

1 Press the Review button.

2 Press the Menu button.

3 Press to choose Protect, then press OK.

4 Press to choose Protect, then press OK.

A check mark indicates that the picture/video is protected. Clicking OK again removes
the check mark. Press to protect other pictures/videos, or press to choose
Done, then press OK.

■ Press the Menu button to exit the menu.

Formatting internal memory or an SD or SDHC Card deletes all (including
protected) pictures/videos. (Formatting internal memory also deletes
email addresses and keyword tags.)

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Viewing pictures/videos in different ways

Magnifying a picture

1 Press Telephoto (T) to magnify 1X–8X.

2 Press to view other parts of a picture.

■ Press OK to return to 1X.

Viewing as thumbnails (multi-up)

1 Press the Review button.

The camera shows the last picture that was taken.

2 Press the Wide Angle (W) button to view pictures/videos as thumbnails. (Press it

again to see more, smaller thumbnails.)

To view all pictures/videos, choose the All tab.
To sort by favorites, date, people, or tagged pictures/videos, press and choose the
appropriate tab.

3 To see a single picture/video, press to choose it. Then press the

Telephoto (T) button.

■ To select multiple pictures/videos, see page 35.

■ Press the Review button to exit Review.

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Keywords

Favorites

Date

All

People

A smarter way to find your pictures

Tag pictures—by people or keywords—to make them easy to find, later. For example,
the camera can find all pictures that contain “Mary” or “Dad’s 60th Birthday.” (See

Tagging people, page 25 or Tagging with keywords, page 26.)

1 Press the Review button.

2 Press the Wide Angle (W) button to view pictures by thumbnail (or choose View

Thumbnails shortcut).

3 Press to choose a tab and sort pictures by All, Date, People, Favorite,

or Keyword.

4 Press to choose a picture or picture stack.

Press Telephoto (T) see pictures in a stack or to see an individual picture. Press Wide
Angle (W) to see thumbnails or picture stacks.

To return to picture-taking mode, press the Shutter button halfway down.

Tip: For best results, make sure the camera’s date/time is current (see page 43).

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Email

Favorite

Print/number of prints
Protected

Picture/Video number

Upload

Video duration

Select
picture/video

Battery level

Text t ag

Add text tag

View thumbnails

Play video

Understanding the review icons

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Creating a multimedia slide show

Use Multimedia Slide Show to display your pictures/videos on the LCD. You can play
all pictures/videos, or select pictures to include in the slide show. You can customize
your slide show to include music and your choice of transitions. You can even save a
slide show.

NOTE: This feature is available for pictures that reside on a card, not in the camera’s internal memory.

Make a slide show that you can save

1 Press the Review button. Select pictures (see page 35). If you choose no

pictures, all are shown in the slide show.

2 Press the Menu button. If the Review tab is not highlighted, press .

3 Press to choose Multimedia Slide Show, then press OK.

4 Press to choose Preview Slide Show, then press OK.

Each picture/video is displayed once. To interrupt the slide show, press OK. After the
slide show plays, you may save or modify it.

To access your camera’s Help system, see page 50.

Play a slide show loop

When you turn on Loop, the slide show is continuously repeated.

1 On the Multimedia Slide Show menu, press to choose Loop, then

press OK.

2 Press to choose On, then press OK.

3 Press to choose Preview Slide Show, then press OK.

The slide show repeats until you press OK or until the batteries are exhausted.

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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 directly to a television, use an
A/V cable (may be sold separately).

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NOTE: Ensure that the Video Out setting (NTSC or PAL) is correct (see page 44). The slide show stops if you

connect or disconnect the cable while the slide show is running. (Image quality on a television
screen may not be as good as on a computer monitor or when printed.)

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Selected
pictures

Using the menu button in review

1 Press the Review button, then the Menu button.

2 Press to choose a tab:

■ Review

■ Edit

■ Setup

3 Press to choose a setting, then press OK.

4 Choose an option, then press OK.

To access your camera’s Help system, see page 50.

Selecting multiple pictures/videos

Use the multi-select feature when you have two or more pictures to print, share,
delete, protect/unprotect, tag with keyword, etc. Multi-select is used most effectively
when viewing thumbnails (see page 30).

1 Press the Review button, then (and

if you’re in multi-up mode) to find a picture/video.

2 Press OK to select pictures/videos.

A check mark appears on the picture. (Press OK again
to remove a check mark.) You can now print, transfer,
delete, etc. the selected pictures.

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Picture

Cropped picture

Cropping pictures

You can crop a picture so that only the desired portion of the picture remains.

1 Press the Review button, then to find a

picture to crop.

2 Press the Menu button, then to choose the

Edit tab. Choose Crop, then press OK.

3 Press Telephoto (T) to shrink the crop area or Wide (W) to stretch it.

Press to move the crop box. When satisfied with the crop box, press
OK.

4 Follow the screen prompts.

The picture is cropped. (The original is saved.) Cropped pictures cannot be cropped
again on the camera.

■ Press the Shutter button halfway down to return to Capture mode.

To access your camera’s Help system, see page 50.

Copying pictures/videos

You can copy pictures/videos from a card to internal memory or from internal memory
to a card.

Copy pictures/videos:

1 Press the Review button, then to find a picture. (You can also use

multi-select. See “Selecting multiple pictures/videos” on page 35.)

2 Press the Menu button, then to choose the Edit tab.

3 Press to choose Copy, then press OK. Choose an option, then press OK.

NOTE: Pictures/videos are copied, not moved. To remove pictures/videos from the original location after

copying, delete them (see page 29).

To access your camera’s Help system, see page 50.

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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 button, then to find a picture.

2 Press the Menu button, then to highlight the Edit tab.

3 Press to choose Perfect Touch tech, then press OK.

A preview is shown in a split screen. Press 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.

■ Press the Menu button to exit the menu.

To access your camera’s Help system, see page 50.

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Using the RAW Develop feature

In P, A, S, M, Sport, Portrait, and SCN modes, you can take pictures as the RAW file
type. A RAW file is not compressed, offers greater dynamic range, and contains more
color information. The RAW Develop feature lets you develop, edit (picture size,
quality, exposure compensation, color mode, sharpness, and white balance), and save
RAW files as Fine, Standard, or Basic. (The original RAW file is preserved.)

You can edit RAW files in KODAK EASYSHARE Software.

1 Press the Review button, then to find a picture.

2 Press the Menu button, then to highlight the Capture tab.

3 Press to choose RAW File Develop, then press OK.

4 Press to choose options and to make adjustments:

• Picture Quality • Color Mode

• File Type • Sharpness

• Exposure Compensation • White Balance

5 When finished, press to choose Develop RAW File, then press OK.

To access your camera’s Help system, see page 50.

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Video

Picture

Video

Tri mme d vid eo

Editing videos

You can do incredible things with your videos.
NOTE: This feature is available for pictures that reside on a card, not in the camera’s internal memory.

Making a picture from a video

You can choose a single frame from a video, then make a picture suitable for a
4 x 6-inch (10 x 15 cm) print.

1 Press the Review button, then to find a

video.

2 Press the Menu button, then to choose the

Edit tab. Choose Make Picture, then press OK.

3 Follow the screen prompts.

A picture is created. (The original video is saved.)

To access your camera’s Help system, see page 50.

Trimming a video

You can remove an unwanted start or end from a video, saving only the desired
portion.

1 Press the Review button, then to find a

video.

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2 Press the Menu button, then to choose the

Edit tab. Choose Trim, then press OK.

3 Follow the screen prompts.

The video is trimmed. (You can save it as a new video
or replace the original.)

■ Press the Shutter button halfway down to return

to Capture mode.

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To access your camera’s Help system, see page 50.

Using the menu button to change settings

You can change settings to get the best results from your camera.
NOTE: Some modes offer limited settings. Some settings remain until you change them; others, until you

change modes or turn off the camera.

1 Press the Menu button.

2 Press to choose a tab:

■ Capture/Video for the most common picture- and video-taking settings

■ Setup for other camera settings

3 Press to choose a setting, then press OK.

4 Choose an option, then press OK.

Using the capture tab

Setting More information

Picture Size

Choose a picture resolution.

Preset Keyword Tag

Create keyword names and assign them to
pictures/videos. See page 26.

See Camera Specifications, starting on page 57.

New Keyword
Delete Keyword

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Setting More information

Color Mode

Choose color tones.
Unavailable in Video mode.

Picture Quality

Choose how much compression is applied
to pictures.

Not available in Smart Capture mode.

White Balance

Choose your lighting condition. (Available
only in Program and Panorama modes.)

High Color
Natural Color
Low Color
Black & White
Sepia—For a reddish-brown, antique look.

Fine—least compression; best quality and largest

file size.
Standard—medium compression; medium

quality and medium file size.
Basic—most compression; lowest quality, and

smallest file size.
RAW—unprocessed image data in its original

state (to which white balance, contrast, etc. have
not been applied). You can use the RAW Develop
feature to create a JPG copy for printing (see

page 38).

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.

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Setting More information

Face Detect

Choose if faces get focuspriority. (Not
available in modes where faces already get
focus priority.)

Exposure Metering

Evaluate light levels at specific areas of a
scene.

AF Zone

Select a large or concentrated area of
focus.

AF Control (Still)

Choose an auto-focus setting.

Exposure Bracketing Interval

Choose the difference in exposure
compensation while using exposure
bracketing.

Available only in P/M mode.

On—The camera attempts to focus on faces.
Off

Multi-Pattern—Evaluates 5 zones to give an

even picture focus. Ideal for general picture taking.
Center-Weight—Evaluates the small area

centered in the lens. Ideal for focusing on a precise
area.

Spot—Similar to Center-Weight, except the
metering is concentrated on a smaller area of the
subject centered in the LCD or EVF.

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.

Selectable-zone—Press to choose
the focus area.

Continuous AF—Because the camera is always
focusing, 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.)

Off
+/- 0.3 EV
+/- 0.7 EV
+/- 1.0 EV

See page 21.

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Setting More information

Sharpness

Control picture sharpness or softness.

Contrast

Control picture contrast.

High
Normal
Low

High
Normal
Low

Video settings

To access your camera’s Help system, see page 50.

Setting More information

AF Control (Video)

Choose an auto-focus setting.

Video Size See Camera Specifications, starting on page 57.

Continuous AF—Camera is always focusing.
Single AF—Camera focuses once, when the

Shutter button is pressed.

Using the Setup menu

Use Setup to customize other camera settings.

To access your camera’s Help system, see page 50.

Setting More information

Date & Time Set date and time.

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.

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Setting More information

Share Button Settings

Choose what is displayed when the Share
button is pressed in Review.

Red-eye Reduction

The Red-eye flash fires automatically
before a picture is taken.

Orientation Sensor

Orient pictures so that they are displayed
with the correct side up.

Camera Sounds

Choose volume, and choose sound effects
for each function.

Capture Frame Grid

Use the frame grid to divide the LCD screen
into thirds, vertically and horizontally.

Video Out
Choose the regional setting that lets you

connect the camera to a television or other
external device.

Show or hide:

■ Individual social networking sites

■ E-mail addresses (all or none) and KODAK

PULSE Digital Frames

Preflash—The flash fires to reduce the chance of
red-eye.

Digital correction—The camera digitally
corrects red-eye after a picture is taken.
(Processing time after taking a picture may
increase.)

On—The camera rotates pictures so that all
appear in the same orientation on the camera.

On Transfer—The camera rotates pictures when
they are transferred to your computer.

Off—Pictures are not rotated.

Exit On
Volume
Power On
Focus Lock
Shutter
Error
Self-timer

On
Off

NTSC—Used in North America and Japan; most

common format.
PAL—Used in Europe and China.

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CAUTION:

Setting More information

Image Storage

Choose a storage location for
pictures/videos.

Language Choose your language.

Reset Camera

Reset settings to their default.

Format

Formatting deletes all
pictures/videos,
including those that are

Auto—The camera uses the card if one is in the

camera. If not, the camera uses internal memory.
Internal Memory—The camera always uses

internal memory, even if a card is installed.

Reset All Camera Settings—Settings revert to
their factory defaults.

Reset Startup Application—Resets camera to
startup mode to allow KODAK Software download
(page 46).

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.

protected. Removing a
card during formatting
may damage the card.

About

View camera information.

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Turn on the camera.

3

1 Turn off the camera.

After the software is installed, follow
the prompts to transfer pictures and
videos to your computer.

2

* If the downloader does not run, find and launch it:

• WINDOWS OS: in My Computer

• MAC OS: on your Desktop

Use the KODAK Camera
USB Cable, U-8 to connect
camera to computer.
(Use only the cable
included with this
camera!)

Make sure the computer is connected to the
Internet. When you connect the camera to the
computer, the KODAK Software Downloader
automatically runs. Follow the prompts to
download and install KODAK Software.*

Transferring pictures to your computer

Download KODAK Software—so it’s easy to transfer and share pictures and videos.

NOTE: You can also use a card reader to transfer your pictures/videos.

Download KODAK Software later www.kodak.com/go/camerasw

To use this camera on more than one computer,
use the camera’s Reset Startup Application feature

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Transferring, printing 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, a PICTBRIDGE enabled Printer, and
a USB cable.

Connecting the camera to a KODAK All-in-One Printer

1 Turn off the camera and printer.

2 Connect the appropriate USB cable from the camera to the printer.

Printing from a KODAK All-in-One Printer

1 Turn 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.

2 Choose 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.

Image Storage—Access Auto or Internal Memory.

NOTE: During direct printing, pictures are not permanently transferred or saved to the printer. To transfer

pictures to your computer, see page 46.

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Transferring, printing 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.

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 optional 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. Visit

www.kodak.com/go/picturemaker.

■ Take the card to your local photo retailer for professional printing.

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Transferring, printing pictures

Marking your pictures for print

1 Press the Review button. Press to find a picture.

2 Press the Menu button.

3 Press to choose Print, then press OK.

4 Press to choose the number of copies, then press OK

■ Press the Shutter button halfway down to return to Capture mode.

When you transfer the marked pictures/videos to your computer, the software prompts
you to print the pictures/videos. (For other software applications, refer to their
documentation.)

To access your camera’s Help system, see page 50.

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7 Troubleshooting

Scroll through a Help topic.

Press the Menu

Press the Info

1

button.

2

then highlight a menu choice.

button,

Getting help from your camera

You want the most from your camera. You want to understand:

■ What it can do for you

■ 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.

Turning on camera Help

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Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

Camera problems

Status Solution

Camera does not

turn on

Camera does not turn

off

Camera buttons and

controls do not

function

Camera freezes up

when a card is inserted

or removed.

LCD is too dark. ■ Adjust the LCD Brightness setting (see page 43).

In Review, a blue or

black screen is

displayed instead of

a picture

In Review, you do not

see a picture (or the

expected picture) on

the LCD

Pictures remaining

number does not

decrease after taking a

picture

Flash does not fire ■ Check the flash setting, and change as needed (see page 14).

■ Charge rechargeable batteries (see page 1).

■ Remove then reinsert or replace batteries. If the camera still does

not function, go to www.kodak.com/go/z981support and select
Interactive Troubleshooting & Repairs.

■ Turn the camera off, then back on. Make sure the camera is

turned off before inserting or removing a card.

■ Transfer the picture to the computer (see page 46), then format

the card or internal memory.

■ Take another picture.

■ Check the image storage location (see page 45). Format the card

in the camera (see page 45)

Caution: Formatting a card deletes all pictures and
videos, including protected files.

■ 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.)

NOTE: The flash does not fire in all modes.

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Troubleshooting

Status Solution

Memory card is almost

or entirely full

The Reset Camera

feature did not take

effect.

Battery life is short ■ Make sure the correct battery type is installed (see page 60).

Shutter button does

not work.

Memory card not

recognized or camera

freezes with card

Pictures on card (or in

internal memory) are

corrupted

Cannot find the

desired picture/video

■ Transfer the pictures to the computer (see page 46).

■ Delete pictures from the card (see page 29) or insert a new card.

■ After using the Reset Camera feature (see page 45), turn the

camera off and then on again.

■ Charge the batteries (see page 1).

■ Use a power-saving LCD Brightness setting (see page 43).

■ Tur n on th e camera (see page 3).

■ Transfer pictures to the computer (see page 46), delete pictures

from the camera (see page 29), switch image storage locations
(see page 45), or insert a card with available memory (see

page 6).

■ Card may be corrupted. Format the card in the camera (see

page 45).

Caution: Formatting a card deletes all pictures and
videos, including protected files.

■ Use another memory card. Only SD or SDHC Cards are supported.

■ Retake pictures.

■ Do not remove card while the camera is on.

■ Keep rechargeable batteries charged.

■ Transfer pictures to the computer (see page 46), then format the

card or internal memory (see page 45).

Caution: Formatting a card deletes all pictures and
videos, including protected files.

■ To view pictures on a card or in internal memory, see page 28.

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Troubleshooting

Computer/connectivity problems

Status Solution

Slide Show does not

run on an external

video device

■ Adjust the camera Video Out setting to NTSC or PAL (see

page 44).

■ 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 batteries are charged and installed correctly (see

page 1).

■ Make sure the KODAK Camera USB Cable, U-8 is connected to the

camera and the computer (see page 46). Then turn on the
camera.

■ See KODAK Software Help at www.kodak.com/go/camerasw.

Picture quality problems

Status Solution

Picture is not clear ■ To automatically set exposure and focus, press the Shutter button

halfway. When the framing marks turn green, press the Shutter
button completely down to take the picture.

■ Clean the lens (see page 59).

■ Make sure the camera is not in Macro mode (see page 17).

■ Place the camera on a flat, steady surface or use a tripod (especially

in high-zoom settings or in low light).

■ Use a larger picture size (see page 40).

■ If you’re manually adjusting the ISO speed, realize that high ISO

setting may cause grainy pictures.

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Status Solution

Picture is too dark ■ Reposition the camera for more available light.

■ Use Fill flash (see page 14) or change your position so light is not

behind the subject.

■ Move so that the distance between you and the subject is within the

effective flash range. (See Camera Specifications, starting on

page 57.)

■ To automatically set exposure and focus, press the Shutter button

halfway. When the framing marks turn green, press the Shutter
button completely down to take the picture.

■ In Program mode, adjust the Exposure Compensation (see page 21).

Picture is too light ■ Reposition the camera to reduce the amount of available light.

■ Turn the flash off (see page 14).

■ Move so that the distance between you and the subject is within the

effective flash range. (See Camera Specifications, starting on

page 57.)

■ To automatically set exposure and focus, press the Shutter button

halfway. When the framing marks turn green, press the Shutter
button completely down to take the picture.

■ In Program mode, adjust the Exposure Compensation (see page 21).

Pictures that have
KODAK PERFECT
TOUCH Technology
applied (twice) are
of lower image
quality.

■ If PERFECT TOUCH Technology has been applied to a picture on the

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 in Smart Capture mode.

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Direct printing (PICTBRIDGE enabled printer) problems

Status Solution

Cannot find the
desired picture

The Direct printing
menu interface turns
off

Cannot print pictures ■ Make sure there is a connection between the camera and the

Camera or printer
displays an error
message

■ Use the Direct printing menu to change the image storage location.

■ Press any camera button to redisplay the menu.

printer (see page 47).

■ Make sure the printer and the camera have power.

■ Follow the prompts to resolve the issue.

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Troubleshooting

Getting help on the Web

Camera

Get support for your product (FAQs, troubleshooting

information, arrange for repairs, etc.)

See step-by-step solutions and repair information www.kodak.com/go/itg

Purchase camera accessories www.kodak.com/go/z981accessories

Download the latest camera firmware and software www.kodak.com/go/z981downloads

See online demonstrations of your camera www.kodak.com/go/howto

Register your camera www.kodak.com/go/register

Chat, email, write, or phone Kodak

(Chat not available in all languages)

www.kodak.com/go/z981support

www.kodak.com/go/contact

Software

Download and get Help with other KODAK Software www.kodak.com/go/camerasw

Download KODAK EASYSHARE Software www.kodak.com/go/easysharesw

(or see Help in EASYSHARE Software)

Other

Get support for cameras, software, accessories, more www.kodak.com/go/support

Get information on KODAK All-in-One Printers www.kodak.com/go/inkjet

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8 Appendix

Camera specifications

CCD—1/2.33-type

Effective pixels—14 MP (4368 x 3256)

LCD—7.6 cm (3.0 in.) LCD; 230K pixels; 4:3 aspect ratio

Image storage—Optional SD/SDHC Card (The SD logo is a trademark of the

SD Card Association.) Maximum supported card size: 32 GB

Internal storage capacity—64 MB internal memory (42.4 MB available for image
storage. 1 MB equals one million bytes.)

Lens—26–676 mm (35 mm equivalent) f/2.8–5 lens (26X optical zoom)

Digital zoom—5X continuous

Focus system—TTL-AF (through-the-lens auto focus); Multi-Zone AF, Center-Zone

AF, Face Priority AF, Manual Focus. Working range:

0.7 m (2.3 ft)–infinity @ wide, normal

2.5 m (8.2 ft)–infinity @ telephoto, normal

0.1–1.0 m (0.3–3.3 in.) @ wide, macro mode

1.7–3 m (5.6–9.8 ft) @ telephoto, macro mode
1–30 cm (0.4–11.8 in.) @ super macro mode

Viewfinder—Electronic

Auto focus control—Continuous and Single AF

Face detection—Yes

Face recognition—Yes

Shutter speed—16–1/2000 seconds

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ISO speed—Full resolution: ISO 64–1600

3 MP and lower: ISO 64–6400

Exposure metering—TTL-AE; Face Priority, Selectable-Zone, Multi-Zone,
Center-Zone

Exposure compensation—+/-2.0 EV with 1/3 EV step

White Balance—Auto, Daylight, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Open Shade

Electronic Flash—Auto flash; Auto, Fill, Red Eye, Off; Guide No. 9 (m); working

range @ ISO 100 in Smart Capture mode with Red-eye Reduction off: 6.2 m (20.3 ft)
@ wide; 3.5 m (11.5 ft) @ telephoto

Self-timer mode—10-seconds, 2-seconds, 2-shot timer

Burst mode—Normal burst: up to 3 pictures @ 0.9fps; high-speed burst: up to 9

pictures @ 8 fps (3 MP)

Capture modes—Smart Capture, Portrait, Sport, Program, Aperture Priority, Shutter
Priority, Manual, Panorama, Scene modes, Video

Image file format—

Still: EXIF 2.21 (JPEG compression) and RAW; file organization DCF
Video: QUICKTIME (Video: H.264; audio: AAC)

Picture size—14 MP (4:3): 4288 x 3216 pixels

12 MP (3:2): 4288 x 2848 pixels
10 MP (16:9): 4288 x 2416 pixels
6 MP (4:3): 2382 x 2128 pixels
3 MP (4:3): 2048 x 1536 pixels
2 MP (16:9): 1920 x 1080 pixels
1 MP (4:3): 1280 x 960 pixels

Picture quality—Fine, Standard, Basic, RAW

Color modes—High Color, Natural Color, Low Color, Black & White, Sepia

Sharpness modes—High, Normal, Low

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Video capture—HDV (1280 x 720 @ 30 fps): maximum 29 minutes

VGA (640 x 480 @ 30 fps): maximum 4 GB

Communication with computer—USB 2.0 high speed (PIMA 15740 protocol);
via KODAK Camera USB Cable, U-8

Video output—NTSC or PAL

Microphone—Yes

Speaker—Yes

PICTBRIDGE support—Yes

Power—4 KODAK Ni-MH Pre-Charged Rechargeable Batteries AA; KODAK 5-Volt

AC Adapter

Tripod mount—1/4 inch

Size—123.7 x 84.9 mm x 105 mm (4.9 x 3.3 x 4.1 in.) @ power off

Weight—530 g (18.7 oz) including battery, SD Card, and lens cap

Operating temperature—0–40

° C (32–104° F)

Care and maintenance

■ If you suspect water has gotten inside the camera, remove the batteries and card.

Allow all components to air-dry for at least 24 hours before using the camera.

■ Blow gently on the lens or LCD to remove dust and dirt. Wipe gently with a soft,

lint-free cloth or an untreated 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.

■ Service agreements may be available in your country. Contact a dealer of KODAK

Products for more information.

■ For digital camera disposal or recycling information, contact your local authorities.

In the US, visit the Electronics Industry Alliance site at www.eiae.org or

www.kodak.com/go/z981support.

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Upgrading your software and firmware

Download the latest versions of KODAK Software and the camera firmware (the
software that runs on the camera). Check occasionally at

www.kodak.com/go/z981downloads.

Storage capacities

The LCD displays the approximate number of pictures (or minutes/seconds of video)
remaining. For average SD Card capacities, go to 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.

Battery replacement, battery life

KODAK Ni-MH Pre-Charged Rechargeable Batteries AA (2100 mAh): 450–500
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

■ Use the EVF instead of the LCD (see page 8). Use a power-saving LCD Brightness

setting (see page 43).

■ Charge the batteries when necessary.

■ Dirt on the battery contacts can affect battery life. Wipe the contacts with a clean,

dry cloth before loading the batteries in the camera.

■ Battery performance is reduced at temperatures below 41° F (5° C). When using

your camera in cold weather, carry spare batteries and keep them warm. Do not
discard cold batteries that do not work; when they return to room temperature,
they may be usable.

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CAUTION:

Important safety instructions

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.

■ The use of an accessory that is not recommended by Kodak may cause fire, electric

shock, or injury. For approved accessories, visit www.kodak/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 batteries, allow them to cool; they 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 batteries 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.

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■ Go to www.kodak.com/go/reach for information about the presence of substances

included on the candidate list according to article 59(1) of Regulation (EC) No.
1907/2006 (REACH).

■ Dispose of batteries according to local and national regulations. Visit

www.kodak.com/go/kes.

■ Do not charge non-rechargeable batteries.

For more information on batteries, visit www.kodak.com/go/batterychart.

Limited warranty

Kodak warrants its digital cameras and accessories (excluding batteries) to be free
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 from 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 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
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.

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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 packaging. 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. The limitations and exclusions of liability set forth herein apply
to both Kodak and its suppliers.

Your righ t s

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.

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 imposed by law, even though defect, damage, or loss may

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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 for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment. Where shielded interface cables have been provided with the
product or specified additional components 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.

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Eastman Kodak Company
Rochester, NY 14650

Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment/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 (separate from municipal waste.) For more information, contact your
retailer, collection facility, or appropriate local authorities; or visit

www.kodak.com/go/recycle. Product weight: 530 g (18.7 oz) including battery,

SD Card, and lens cap

Canadian DOC statement

DOC Class B Compliance—This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian

ICES-003.

Observation des normes-Classe B—Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est
conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

CE

Hereby, Eastman Kodak Company declares that this KODAK Product is in compliance
with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.

Russian GOST-R

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N137

Australian C-Tick

VCCI Class B ITE

Korean Class B ITE

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Index 1

A

A/V out, 34
about this camera, 45
AC adapters, 7
accessories

battery, 60
buying, 56

SD/SDHC card, 6
add keywords, names, 27
AF control (Still), 42
AF control (video), 43
AF zone, 42
aperture priority, 19
auto

enhancement, 37

flash, 14

focus control, 42, 43

focus framing marks, 9
auto focus (AF)

zone, 42

B

backlight, 12
battery

expected life, 60

loading, 1, 2

purchase, 22

status, 22

types, 60
beach, 12
brightness, LCD, 10
burst, using, 16

button

burst, 16
delete, 10
flash, 14
zoom, 13

C

cable

audio/video, 34
camera sounds, 44
Canadian compliance, 65
candle light, 12
capture frame grid, 44
care and maintenance, 59
clock, setting, 3
color mode, 41
compression, 41
computer

connect camera, 46

transfer to, 46
connector, USB / A/V, 34
copy pictures

card to memory, 36

memory to card, 36

to computer, 46
cropping pictures, 36
customize camera, 43

D

date setting, 3
deleting

during quickview, 10

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from internal memory, 29
from SD/SDHC Card, 29

protecting pictures, videos, 29
display, brightness, 10
displaying slide show, 33
disposal, recycling, 59
download

KODAK Software, 46
download pictures, 46

E

edit videos, 39
emailing pictures, videos, 27
expected battery life, 60
exposure

bracketing interval, 42

compensation, 19, 21
external video device

viewing pictures, videos, 34

F

faces, tagging, recognition, 25
FCC compliance, 64
find pictures, 31
fireworks, 12
firmware, upgrading, 60
flash

settings, 14
flower, 12
focus

zone, 42
focus framing marks, 9
focus mode

infinity, 17

format, 45

G

guidelines, battery, 60

H

help

camera help, 50

Web links, 50
high ISO, 11
histogram, 22

I

icons

mode dial, 11
image storage, 45
installing

batteries, 1, 2

SD/SDHC card, 6

K

keyboard, 27
keywords, 26
KODAK EASYSHARE Software

upgrading, 60
KODAK PERFECT TOUCH

Technology, 37
KODAK Software, download, 46
Kodak Web sites, 50

L

landscape, 12
language, 45
LCD

brightness, 43

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reviewing pictures, 28

reviewing videos, 28
LCD brightness, 10, 43
lens

cleaning lens, 59
loading

batteries, 1, 2

SD/SDHC card, 6
locate pictures, 31

M

magnify a picture, 30
maintenance, camera, 59
make picture from video, 39
manner/museum, 12
manual, 19
marking

for email, 27
memory

inserting card, 6
menu settings, 40
mode dial, 11
modes

aperture priority, 19

manual, 19

shutter priority, 19
modes, capture

high ISO, 11

SCN (scene), 11

smart capture, 11

video, 11
multiple selections, 35
multi-up, 30

N

night landscape, 12
night portrait, 12

O

online prints, ordering, 48
optical zoom, 13
orientation sensor, 44

P

panoramic pictures, 18
PASM mode, 19
people, tagging, 25
PERFECT TOUCH Technology, 37
PICTBRIDGE enabled printer, 47
picture size, 40
pictures

copying, 36
cropping, 36
emailing marked, 27
KODAK PERFECT TOUCH, 37
marking, 49
protecting, 29
review icons, 32
reviewing, 28
taking, modes, 11
transfer to computer, 46

pictures/video

deleting, 29
playing a video, 28
portrait, 11, 12
portrait/vertical mode, 5
power, camera, 3
printing

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from a card, 48
optimizing printer, 50
order online, 48
PICTBRIDGE, 47
tagged pictures, 48

protecting pictures, videos, 29

Q

quickview

using, 10

R

RAW file format, 38
recycling, disposal, 59
red-eye, flash, 14
regulatory information, 64
repair, 56
reset camera, 45
reviewing pictures/video

deleting, 29
LCD, 28
protecting, 29
slide show, 33

reviewing pictures/videos

as you take them, 10

running slide show, 33

S

safety, 61
scene modes, 12

backlight, 12
beach, 12
candle light, 12
fireworks, 12
flower, 12

landscape, 12

manner/museum, 12

night landscape, 12

night portrait, 12

panorama, 18

portrait, 11, 12

self-portrait, 12

snow, 12

stage, 13

sunset, 12

text, 12
SCN (scene), 11
SD/SDHC Card

printing from, 48
SD/SDHC card

inserting, 6
search pictures, 31
select multiple pictures/videos, 35
self-portrait, 12
self-timer, 15
set tag, 40
setting

AF zone, 42

auto-focus, 42, 43

camera sounds, 44

capture frame grid, 44

color mode, 41

date and time, 3

exposure bracketing, 42

flash, 14

focus zone, 42

image storage, 45

language, 45

LCD brightness, 43

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orientation sensor, 44
picture size, 40
picture taking modes, 11
self-timer, 15
sharpness, 43
video out, 44
video size, 43

white balance, 41
setting up the camera, 1
setup menu, 43
Share button, 44
sharpness, 43
shutter

priority, 19

problems, 52

self-timer delay, 15

speed, 19
slide show

continuous loop, 33

running, 33
smart capture, 11
smart display, 43
smart find, 31
snow, 12
software

upgrading, 60
software downloader, 46
sounds, 44
specifications, camera, 57
stage, 13
strap, 4
sunset, 12

T

tagging

keywords, 26

people, faces, 25
television, slide show, 34
text, 12
time, setting, 3
timer, shutter delay, 15
tips

battery guidelines, 60

care & maintenance, 59
transfer pictures, 46
trash can, deleting, 10
trimming a video, 39
troubleshooting, 50
turning camera on/off, 3
typing, 27

U

undelete, undo, 29
upgrading software, firmware, 60
URLs, Kodak Web sites, 50
USB

transfer pictures, 46

V

VCCI compliance, 66
vertical grip, 5
video, 11

copying, 36

edit, 39

emailing marked, 27

out, 44

playback, 28

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protecting, 29
review icons, 32
size, 43
transfer to computer, 46

viewing, 28
video out, 44
viewing

by multi-up, 30

picture, after taking, 28
viewing picture/video

after taking, 10

W

warranty, 62
white balance, 41

Z

zoom

optical, 13

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