
KODAK PLAYSPORT Video Camera
Extended user guide
Model Zx3
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For interactive tutorials:
www.kodak.com/go/howto
For help with your camera:
www.kodak.com/go/support

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Front view
Microphone
Video Recording light
Lens
Battery compartment,
SD/SDHC card slot
Strap post
IR receiver, for
optional remote
control
Product features
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Product features
Power button/
Charging light
Settings
Delete
Record/OK
Liveview/LCD
Glare Shield
Review mode
Speaker
Tripod socket
HDMI™ Out
USB, 5V DC In
AV Out
Back view
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Product features
Understanding the status icons
See important Alert icons see page 14
www.kodak.com/go/support
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Table of contents 1
1 Setting up your camera .........................................................................1
Charging the battery (approximately 2 hours) ................................................1
Charging using external charger or USB......................................................... 2
Inserting an SD or SDHC Card........................................................................3
Connecting a strap........................................................................................4
2 Using your camera ................................................................................5
Turning on the camera ..................................................................................5
Setting the date/time.....................................................................................5
Recording videos, taking pictures .................................................................. 6
Playing videos............................................................................................... 7
Transferring, editing, sharing online...............................................................8
Deleting videos/pictures ................................................................................9
Viewing on a TV.......................................................................................... 10
Accessing the settings menu........................................................................11
Using the camera under water.....................................................................12
Using the optional remote control ...............................................................13
3 Getting help ........................................................................................14
Troubleshooting..........................................................................................14
Getting help on the Web.............................................................................16
4 Appendix .............................................................................................17
Specifications.............................................................................................. 17
Safety .........................................................................................................18
Care and maintenance ................................................................................20
Limited warranty ......................................................................................... 20
Regulatory compliance ................................................................................22
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1 Setting up your camera
Notched corner
(approx. 2 hours)
Charging light:
• On = charging
• Off = charged
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Turn off the camera, then connect it.
KODAK Camera USB Cable, Micro B / 5-Pin
(Use only the cable included with this camera!)
Charge the battery
whenever necessary.
Your adapter
may differ.
Do not charge the
battery near water.
Charging the battery (approximately 2 hours)
Use this procedure to charge the battery or power the camera with AC power.
Keep the camera watertight Tightly close all doors
See other charging solutions see page 2
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Setting up your camera
Charger
(approx. 4 hours)
Charging light:
• On = charging
• Off = charged
KODAK Camera USB Cable,
Micro B / 5-Pin (Use only
the cable included with this
camera!)
Connect the camera, then
turn it off to start charging.
USB
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Charging using external charger or USB
Do not charge the battery near water.
Keep the camera watertight Tightly close all doors
Purchase extra KLIC-7004 batteries www.kodak.com/go/playsportaccessories
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Setting up your camera
1
Turn off the camera.
2
Insert the card until
it clicks.
Inserting an SD or SDHC Card
Your camera has limited internal memory—perfect for a few practice videos/pictures.
We strongly suggest that you purchase an SD or SDHC Card to store more. (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 while the camera is on may
damage the video/pictures, the card, or the camera.
Keep the camera watertight Tightly close all doors
Purchase accessories www.kodak.com/go/playsportaccessories
www.kodak.com/go/support
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Setting up your camera
Connecting a strap
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2 Using your camera
to change current field.
for previous/next field.
OK
to accept.
At the prompt, press OK.
Turning on the camera
Setting the date/time
Change date/time later see page 11
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