Kodak 1946193 Extended User Manual

KODAK EASYSHARE Z950

Digital Camera

Extended user guide

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Back view

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Product features

1 Delete/Menu/Info/Review buttons 6 , OK

2 Speaker 7 Share button

3 Strap post 8 SD/SDHC Card slot

4 5V DC-In 9 Battery compartment

5USB/AV out 10Tripod socket

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1 Shutter button 7 Self-timer/Video/AF Assist light

2 Flash button 8 Lens/Lens cover

3 Self-timer/Burst button 9 Microphone

4 Power button 10 Flash

5 Power/Charging status light 11 Zoom Telephoto (+), Wide Angle (-) lever

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Table of contents 1

1 Setting up your camera .........................................................................1

Attaching the strap .......................................................................................1

Loading the rechargeable battery .................................................................. 1

Charging the rechargeable battery.................................................................2

Turning on the camera ..................................................................................3

Setting the language, date/time.....................................................................3

Storing pictures on an optional SD or SDHC Card...........................................4

2 Taking pictures/videos ...........................................................................5

Taking a picture ............................................................................................5

Taking a video .............................................................................................. 6

Capture modes .............................................................................................7

Using optical zoom .......................................................................................9

Using the flash............................................................................................ 10

Using the self-timer.....................................................................................11

Using burst .................................................................................................11

Taking panoramic pictures...........................................................................12

P, A, S, and M modes..................................................................................13

Using exposure compensation to adjust brightness ......................................15

Using the histogram to view picture brightness............................................ 16

Understanding the picture-taking icons........................................................16

3 Working with pictures/videos ..............................................................17

Reviewing pictures/videos ........................................................................... 17

Deleting pictures/videos ..............................................................................18

Using the menu button in Review................................................................19

Adding sound tags......................................................................................20

Cropping pictures........................................................................................21

Using KODAK PERFECT TOUCH Technology................................................. 22

Editing videos .............................................................................................23

Play a multimedia slide show.......................................................................26

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Viewing pictures/videos in different ways..................................................... 27

Selecting multiple pictures/videos ................................................................27

Copying pictures/videos...............................................................................28

Understanding the review icons................................................................... 29

4 Using the menu button .......................................................................30

Using the Capture menu ............................................................................. 30

Using the Capture + menu..........................................................................31

Using the Setup menu.................................................................................33

5 Transferring, printing, and sharing pictures .........................................36

Installing the software.................................................................................36

Transferring pictures with the USB cable......................................................37

Printing pictures..........................................................................................38

Marking and tagging your pictures ..............................................................40

6 Getting help ........................................................................................44

Getting help from your camera....................................................................44

Troubleshooting..........................................................................................45

Helpful links................................................................................................ 50

7 Appendix .............................................................................................51

Camera specifications ................................................................................. 51

Storage capacities....................................................................................... 54

Upgrading your software and firmware........................................................54

Important safety instructions .......................................................................54

Battery life ..................................................................................................55

Care and maintenance ................................................................................56

Limited warranty .........................................................................................56

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1 Setting up your camera

KODAK Li-Ion Rechargeable
Digital Camera Battery,
KLIC-7003

Notch

Attaching the strap

Loading the rechargeable battery

Charge the battery see page 2

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Setting up your camera

Battery Charging light:

• Blinking: charging

• Steady: finished charging

Turn off the camera.

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Connect a KODAK USB Cable, Model U-8.

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Other charging options

KODAK USB Cable, Model U-8KODAK 5V AC Adapter (optional accessory)

Charge the Li-Ion battery
frequently, even if
power remains.

Charging the rechargeable battery

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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 35).

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Setting up your camera

CAUTION:

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Turn off the camera.

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Insert or remove the card.

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Turn on the camera.

Storing pictures on an optional 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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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.

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Turn the Mode dial
to Smart Capture

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Framing marks

Taking a picture

NOTE: For more information on Smart Capture and other modes, see page 7. Framing marks do not appear

in some SCN (Scene) and Video modes.

Using the framing marks

Framing marks indicate the camera focus area.
1 Press the Shutter button halfway.

If the camera is not focusing on the desired subject,
release the Shutter button and recompose the scene.

2 Press the Shutter button completely down to

take the picture.

NOTE: Multiple framing marks may appear when faces are detected.

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Taking pictures/videos

Press the Shutter
button completely
down and release.

(To stop recording,
press and release
again.)

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Turn the Mode dial
to Video

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Delete

Play a video

Taking a video

Reviewing the picture/video just taken

After you take a picture/video, the LCD displays a quickview for several seconds. (To
dismiss the quickview sooner, press the Shutter button halfway.) The picture/video is
saved unless you press the Delete button.

To review pictures/videos anytime, see page 17.

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Capture modes

Choose the mode that
best suits your subjects
and surroundings.

SCN

PAS

M

Capture mode For

Taking pictures/videos

Smart
Capture

Sport Subjects that are in motion. Shutter speed is fast.

Panorama “Stitching” 2 or 3 pictures into 1 panoramic scene. (See page 12.)

Scene Point-and-shoot simplicity when taking pictures under special

General picture taking—it offers excellent image quality and ease of
use.

■ 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.

■ 3:2 (the best choice when making 4 x 6 prints)

■ 16:9 (wide screen)

■ 4:3 (the default setting)

conditions. (See page 8).

Program
Aperture
Shutter
Manual

Video Video with sound. (See page 6.)

More creative control. (See page 13).

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Taking pictures/videos

Scene modes

1 Turn the Mode dial to Scene .

2 Press to select 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.

Portrait Full-frame portraits of people.

Night
Portrait

Landscape Far-away scenes. The camera uses infinity auto-focus. Auto-focus framing

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 set to Macro Focus.

Beach Bright beach scenes.

Reducing red eye of people in night scenes or low-light conditions. Place the
camera on a flat, steady surface or use a tripod.

marks are not 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 and sounds are off.

Snow Bright snow scenes.

Fireworks Bright, colorful light displays. Flash does not fire. Place the camera on a flat,

steady surface or use a tripod.

Children Action pictures of children in bright light.

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Taking pictures/videos

Optical zoom Digital zoom

SCN mode For

Self-Portrait Close-ups of yourself. Assures proper focus and minimizes red eye.

Stage People on a lit stage. Fast shutter speed, high ISO. Flash and sounds are off.

(Flash setting can be changed.)

Using zoom

Use optical zoom to get up to 10X closer to your subject while taking pictures/videos.

1 Use the LCD to frame your subject. For focus

distances, see Camera specifications, page 51.

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, use the auto focus

framing marks (see page 5).

Use digital zoom to get up to 5X beyond optical zoom while taking pictures. Press
Telephoto (T) to the maximum optical zoom. Digital zoom is not available in Smart
Capture mode.

NOTE: You may notice decreased image quality when using digital zoom. The slider on the LCD turns red

when the picture quality reaches the limit for an acceptable 4 x 6-in. (10 x 15 cm) print.

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Taking pictures/videos

Press the flash button repeatedly to scroll through flash modes.

The current flash mode is shown on the LCD.

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
Choose a setting in the

Setup menu,see

page 34.

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

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Using the self-timer

Use the self-timer when you want to be included in a picture, or to ensure a steady
Shutter button press. Place the camera on a tripod or flat surface.

1 Repeatedly press the Self-timer/Burst button to choose a self-timer setting:

10 seconds— A picture is taken after a 10-second delay (so you have time

to get into the scene).

2 seconds— A picture is taken after a 2-second delay (for a steady, shutter
release on a tripod).

2 shot— The first picture is taken after a 10-second delay. A second picture
is taken 8 seconds later.

2 Compose the scene. Press the Shutter button halfway, then completely down.

The camera takes the picture/pictures after the delay.

Use the same procedure to take a 2- or 10-second self-timer video, but press the
Shutter button completely down.

Using burst

Use the same procedure as above to use the burst feature.

Mode Icon Description Purpose

First
Burst

Last
Burst

Camera takes up to 3 pictures
while the Shutter button is
pressed.

Camera takes up to 30 pictures
while the Shutter button is
pressed. When it’s released, the
last 3 pictures are saved.

Capture an expected event.
Example:
A person swinging a golf club.

Capture an event when the precise
timing is uncertain.
Example:
A child blowing out candles.

NOTE: The camera stops taking pictures when you release the Shutter button, when the pictures are taken,

or when there is no more storage space. Burst is unavailable in some modes.

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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: For best results, use a tripod. 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 11.

1 Turn the Mode dial to Panorama .

2 Press to highlight 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 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

P, A, S, and M modes

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

Mode When to use Press ,

to control

Program mode offers the ease of auto shooting

with 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 lets you choose a faster shutter
speed to prevent motion blur. The camera
automatically sets the aperture for proper exposure.
(Use a tripod for slow shutter speeds.)

Manual mode offers the highest level of creative
control. (Use a tripod for slow shutter speeds.)

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

Aperture, exposure
compensation, flash
compensation, focus mode,
and ISO

Shutter speed, focus mode,
ISO, and flash compensation

Aperture, shutter speed, flash
compensation, focus mode,
and ISO

NOTE: Settings you change in P, A, S, or M modes apply only to pictures taken in those modes. The settings,

including Flash, are maintained for P, A, S, and M modes—even when you change modes or turn off
the camera. Use Reset Camera (see page 35) to reset P, A, S, and M modes to their default settings.
If using flash compensation, the flash cannot be in the Off setting (see page 10).

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Taking pictures/videos

Aperture Shutter

speed

Exposure

compensation

ISOFlash

compensation

Note: A yellow setting
indicates possible
unsatisfactory results.
(However, you can still
take the picture.)

Focus
Mode

Changing P, A, S, or M mode settings

P, A, S, and M modes control the aperture (f-number, also known as f-stop), shutter
speed, exposure compensation, flash compensation, focus mode, and ISO. Use the
Menu button to control all other settings.

1 Turn the Mode dial to P, A, S, or M.

2 Press to access a setting. Press to change the setting.

Aperture—(also known as f-stop) control the size of the lens opening, which

determines the depth of field.

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

■ Larger f-stop numbers indicate a smaller lens opening; keeps the main subject

sharp; good for landscapes and well-lit conditions.

Shutter Speed—control how long the shutter stays open. (To prevent blur, use a
tripod for slow shutter speeds.)

Exposure Compensation—adjust the exposure. If the picture is too light, decrease
the setting; if it’s too dark, increase the setting.

Flash Compensation—adjust flash brightness.

Focus Mode—choose Auto, Close-up, Landscape, or Manual Focus.

ISO—adjust the camera’s sensitivity to light. Higher ISO indicates greater sensitivity.

NOTE: A higher ISO may produce unwanted “noise” in a picture. For ISO speeds, see Camera

specifications, page 51.

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Taking pictures/videos

Using exposure compensation to adjust brightness

In P, A, 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.

■ Press to access the exposure compensation setting.

■ Press to decrease or to increase exposure compensation.

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

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

Using exposure bracketing

Exposure bracketing lets you take three pictures—one at, one above, and one below
proper exposure—so that you can decide the best exposure. (To find Exposure
Bracketing in the menu, see page 32.)
You can also use exposure compensation with exposure bracketing, as in this
example:

If the exposure
compensation is set to:

0.0

+1.0 +0.7, +1.0, +1.3

–1.0 –1.3, –1.0, –0.7

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

(Set the Exposure Bracketing

Interval in the Capture + menu.)

Then the exposures
taken are:

–0.3, 0.0, +0.3

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Taking pictures/videos

Dark picture Balanced picture Bright picture

Battery level

Capture mode

Pictures/time remaining

Tag name

Picture size
Flash mode

Auto Focus Control

Focus zone

Exposure metering

White balance

Self timer/Burst

Exposure bracketing
Date stamp
Image stabilizer

Aperture

Shutter speed
Exposure

compensation

ISO
Focus mode
Flash Compensation

Using the histogram to view picture brightness

Use the histogram to evaluate the distribution of light before or after you take a
picture. Optimal exposure is achieved when the peak is in the middle of the
histogram. The flash may affect a picture’s light and shadow.

To turn on the histogram in PASM modes or in Review, press the Info button until
the histogram appears.

Understanding the picture-taking icons

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3 Working with pictures/videos

Reviewing pictures/videos

Press the Review button to view and work with your pictures/videos. Press
Review again to exit.

1 Press the Review button.

2 Press for previous/next picture/video.

■ Press the Shutter button halfway down to return

to Capture mode.

■ To view pictures/videos as thumbnails, see

page 27.

Magnifying a picture during review

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

2 Press to view other parts of a picture.

■ Press OK to return to 1X.

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Working with pictures/videos

4X

Forward

Reverse

2X

2X

Playback speed

4X

1X

Playing a video

1 Press the Review button.

2 Press to locate previous/next video.

3 Press to play a video.

■ Press during playback to adjust the

volume.

■ Press OK to pause/resume. (Press during

pause to go to previous/next frame.)

■ Press during playback to play at 2X speed;

press again for 4X.

■ Press during playback to reverse at 2X

speed; press again for 4X.

■ Press during 4X to jump to a bookmark.

See page 24.)

Deleting pictures/videos

1 Press the Review button.

2 Press to find a picture/video.

3 Press the Delete button, then follow the screen prompts.

Using the undo delete feature

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

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Working with pictures/videos

CAUTION:

Protecting pictures/videos from deletion

1 Press the Review button.

2 Press to find a picture/video.

3 Press the Menu button.

4 Press to highlight Protect, then press OK.

The Protect icon appears with the protected picture/video.

■ 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, tag names, and favorites.)

IMPORTANT:

Your camera offers a built-in Help system. See page 44.

Using the menu button in Review

1 Press the Review button, then the Menu button.

2 Press to choose a tab:

■ Review to view pictures/videos

■ Edit to edit pictures/videos

■ Setup for other camera settings (see page 30)

3 Press to highlight a setting, then press OK.

4 Choose an option, then press OK.

IMPORTANT:

Your camera offers a built-in Help system. See page 44.

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Working with pictures/videos

Review

Adding sound tags

You can record a voice or sound (up to 1 minute long) to a picture.
NOTE: Only one sound tag can be added to each picture (not to videos).

Recording a sound tag

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

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

3 Press to highlight Sound Tag, then press OK.

4 Follow the screen prompts.

The sound tag is applied to your picture.

■ Press the Menu button to exit the menu.

IMPORTANT:

Your camera offers a built-in Help system. See page 44.

Playing a sound tag

1 Press the Review button, then to find a

picture with a “Play Sound Tag” prompt.

2 Press to play the sound tag.

3 Press to adjust the volume.

■ Press OK to stop playback.

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Working with pictures/videos

Picture

Cropped picture

Cropping pictures

You can crop a picture so that only the desired portion of the picture remains. (You
cannot crop these pictures: panoramic, 16:9, video action prints, pictures from a
video, or pictures that are already cropped.)

1 Press the Review button, then to find a

picture.

2 Press the Menu button, then to

highlight the Edit tab.

3 Press to highlight Crop. Press OK.

4 Press Telephoto (T) to zoom in, or to move the crop box. Press OK.

5 Follow the screen prompts.

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

■ Press the Menu button to exit the menu.

IMPORTANT:

Your camera offers a built-in Help system. See page 44.

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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, pictures that are already enhanced,
or pictures taken in Smart Capture mode.)

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

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

3 Press to highlight Perfect Touch tech. 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.

IMPORTANT:

Your camera offers a built-in Help system. See page 44.

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Working with pictures/videos

Video

Picture

Video

Trimmed video

Editing videos

Making a picture from a video

You can choose a single frame from a video, then make a picture suitable for printing.

1 Press the Review button, then to find a

video.

2 Press the Menu button, then to highlight

the Edit tab.

3 Press to highlight Make Picture, then press

OK.

4 Press OK to play the video. (Press OK to pause). Press to navigate through

video frames.

5 During play or pause, press to make a picture.

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

■ Press the Menu button to exit the menu.

IMPORTANT:

Your camera offers a built-in Help system. See page 44.

Trimming a video

You can delete an unwanted portion from the beginning or end of a video.

1 Press the Review button, then to find a

video.

2 Press the Menu button, then to highlight

the Edit tab.

3 Press to highlight Trim. Press OK.

4 Follow the screen prompts.

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

■ Press the Menu button to exit the menu.

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Using video bookmarks

You can set bookmarks at interesting places in your video, then jump from one
bookmark to another.

Setting bookmarks

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

2 Press the Menu button, then to highlight

the Edit tab. Highlight Bookmark, then press OK.

3 Press to highlight Create/Edit, then press

OK.

4 While the video plays, press to add

bookmarks. When finished adding up to 9

IMPORTANT:

Your camera offers a built-in Help system. See page 44.

Using bookmarks

bookmarks, press .

■ Press the Menu button to exit the menu.

1 Press the Review button, then to find a

video.

2 Press to play the video. To jump to the first

bookmark, press and hold for 4 seconds
while the video is playing.

■ After you jump to a bookmark, press to

jump to other bookmarks.

■ To view all bookmarked video frames, press the

Zoom wide angle (W) button. To return to

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normal view, press the telephoto (T) button.

Working with pictures/videos

Video

4-, 9-, or
16-up picture

Making a video action print

From a video, you can make a 4-, 9-, or 16-up picture, suitable for a 4 x 6-inch
(10 x 15 cm) print.

1 Press the Review button, then to find a

video.

2 Press the Menu button, then to

highlight the Edit tab.

3 Press to highlight Action Print. Press OK.

Choose an option, then press OK:

■ Auto options: The camera includes the first and last frames, then 2, 7, or 14

equally spaced frames.

■ Manual: You choose the first and last frames; the camera chooses 2, 7, or 14

equally spaced frames.

■ Use Bookmarks: Bookmarked frames are used.

A 4-, 9-, or 16-up picture is created. If you have less than 4 or 9 bookmarks,
equally-spaced video frames are used.

■ Press the Menu button to exit the menu.

IMPORTANT:

Your camera offers a built-in Help system. See page 44.

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Working with pictures/videos

Play a multimedia slide show

To show all pictures/videos

1 Press the Review button.

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

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

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

Up to 100 pictures/videos are displayed. (To select which pictures/videos are displayed,
see below.) To interrupt the slide show, press OK. After the slide show plays, you may
save or modify it.

IMPORTANT:

Your camera offers a built-in Help system. See page 44.

To show selected pictures/videos

1 Press the Review button.

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

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

4 Press to highlight Select Images, then press OK.

5 Press to locate a picture/video, then press OK.

A check mark appears.

Press to continue adding (from 2–100) pictures/videos. When finished, press

to highlight Done, then press OK.

6 Press to highlight Preview Slide Show, then press OK.

Selected pictures/videos are displayed. To interrupt the slide show, press OK. After the
slide show plays, you may save or modify it.

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Working with pictures/videos

Selected
pictures

Viewing pictures/videos in different ways

Viewing as thumbnails (multi-up)

1 Press the Review button.

2 Press the Wide Angle (W) button to change from single-picture view to multi-up

thumbnails.

3 Press Telephoto (T) to return to single-picture view.

■ To select multiple pictures/videos, see page 27.

■ Press the Review button to exit Review.

Selecting multiple pictures/videos

Use the multi-select feature when you have two or more pictures/videos to print or
delete. (Multi-select can also be used in Multi-Up mode, page 27.)

1 Press the Review button, then to find a

picture/video.

2 Press OK to select pictures/videos.

A check mark appears on the picture. You can now
print or delete the selected pictures. You can press OK
a second time to remove a check mark.

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Working with pictures/videos

Copying pictures/videos

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

NOTE: Before you copy, make sure that a card is inserted in the camera.

Copy pictures/videos:

1 Press the Review button, then the Menu button.

2 Press to highlight Copy, then press OK.

3 Press to highlight an option, then press OK.

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

copying, delete them (see page 18).

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Working with pictures/videos

Email mark

Previous/Next

Print mark/number of prints

Protected

Picture/Video number

Upload tag

Battery level

Text tag name

Relative picture/video number

Review mode

Favorite

PREFECT TOUCH Technology

Understanding the review icons

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4 Using the menu button

You can change settings to get the best results from your camera.

IMPORTANT:

Your camera offers a built-in Help system. See page 44.

Using the Capture menu

1 Press the Menu button.

2 Press to highlight a tab:

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

■ Setup for other camera settings

3 Press to highlight a setting, then press OK.

4 Highlight an option, then press OK. (Some options let you use .)

NOTE: Some modes offer limited settings. Some settings remain until you change them; others, until you

change modes or turn off the camera.

Press Menu, , ,
and OK to access settings

Capture Options

Picture Size

Choose a picture resolution.

Video Size

Available only in Video mode.

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See Camera specifications, page 51.

See Camera specifications, page 51.

Using the menu button

Press Menu, , ,
and OK to access settings

Color Mode

Choose color tones.

AF Control

Choose an auto-focus setting.
Not available Smart Capture

mode.

Capture Options

High Color
Natural Color
Low Color
Black & White
Sepia

NOTE: EASYSHARE Software also lets you change a color picture to

black-and-white or sepia.

Unavailable in Video and Smart Capture modes.

Continuous AF—the camera is always focusing; uses more
battery power than Single AF.

Single AF—camera focuses when the Shutter button is
pressed halfway down, using less battery power than
Continuous AF.

Using the Capture + menu

Press Menu, , ,
and OK to access settings

White Balance

Choose your lighting
condition.

Available only in PASM and
Panorama modes.

Capture + Options

Auto—automatically corrects white balance. Ideal for

general picture taking.

Daylight—for pictures in natural lighting.
Tungsten—corrects the orange cast of household light

bulbs. Ideal for indoor pictures under tungsten or halogen
lighting without flash.

Fluorescent—corrects the green cast of fluorescent
lighting. Ideal for indoor pictures under fluorescent
lighting without flash.

Open Shade—for pictures in shade in natural lighting.

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Using the menu button

Press Menu, , ,

Capture + Options

and OK to access settings

Exposure Metering

Evaluate light levels at specific
areas of a scene.

Available only in PASM and
Panorama modes.

Multi-pattern—evaluates lighting conditions
throughout the image to give an optimum picture
exposure. Ideal for general picture taking.

Center-weighted—evaluates the lighting conditions of
the subject centered in the LCD. Ideal for backlit subjects.

Spot—similar to Center-weighted, except the metering
is concentrated on a smaller area of the subject centered
in the LCD.

AF Zone

Select a large or concentrated
area of focus.

Available only in PASM and
Panorama modes.

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.

Exposure Bracketing
Interval

Choose the difference in
exposure compensation while
using exposure bracketing.

Available only in PASM modes.

Sharpness

Control picture sharpness.
Available only in PASM and

Panorama modes.

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

See page 15.

High
Normal
Low

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Using the Setup menu

Using the menu button

Press Menu, , ,
and OK to access settings

Share button

Choose how pictures/videos are
handled when you press the
Share button (via EASYSHARE
Software for WINDOWS OS only).

NOTE: Some online services limit

video file sizes. Where
applicable, use EASYSHARE

Setup Options

Favorite and Upload—pictures/videos are marked as

Favorites and uploaded to your preferred online service
when you connect to your computer or network.

Favorite—pictures/videos are marked as Favorites (5-star
in EASYSHARE Software, on your computer).

Upload—pictures/videos are uploaded to your preferred
online service when you connect to your computer or
network.

Software to choose a
preferred online service.

LCD Brightness 1–5 (lowest setting conserves battery life)

Image Storage

Choose a storage location for

Auto—the camera uses the card if one is in the camera. If
not, the camera uses internal memory.

pictures/videos.

Set Tag

Assign tag names to
pictures/videos. Select tag
name(s) before you take pictures
or videos. Then, new pictures/
videos are assigned that tag
name(s).

Capture Frame Grid

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

Internal Memory—the camera uses internal memory,
even if a card is installed.

Clear All
Add Tag
Delete Tag
Exit
Tag Name 1
Tag Name 2

See page 40.

On
Off

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Using the menu button

Press Menu, , ,

Setup Options

and OK to access settings

Date Stamp

Imprint the date on pictures.

Red-eye Reduction

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

Image Stabilizer

Choose when image stabilization
occurs.

On
Off

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.)

Continuous—stabilization occurs continuously.
Single—stabilization occurs only when the Shutter button

is pressed halfway down.

Off

Quickview

Show a picture/video as soon as it

On
Off

is taken.

Advanced Digital Zoom

Zoom using optical, then digital
zoom.

Not available in Smart Capture
mode.

Continuous—zooming is continuous between optical and
digital zoom.

Pause—zooming pauses at the optical zoom maximum. To
use digital zoom, release then press the Telephoto (T) zoom
button.

None—digital zoom is off.

Orientation Sensor

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

Camera Sounds

Choose sound effects.

For pictures—On, On Transfer (to computer via
EASYSHARE Software), Off

For video—On, Off

Theme—applies the same sound effect set to all functions.
Individual—choose a sound effect for each function.

Sound Volume Off

High
Medium
Low

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Using the menu button

CAUTION:

Press Menu, , ,
and OK to access settings

Date & Time See page 3. The format chosen is used for all date/time

Auto Power Off

Choose inactivity time until
camera turns off.

Video Out
Choose the regional setting for

connecting to a television or other
external device.

Language Choose your language.

Reset Camera Reset all camera settings to their defaults. (After using the

Setup Options

features.

10 minutes
5 minutes
3 minutes
1 minute

NTSC—used in North America and Japan.
PAL—used in Europe and China.

Reset Camera feature, turn the camera off and then on

Format

Formatting deletes all
pictures/videos, including
those that are protected.

About

View camera information.

again.)

Memory Card—deletes everything on the card; formats
the card.

Cancel—exits without making a change.
Internal Memory—deletes everything in internal

memory including email addresses, and tag names; formats
the internal memory.

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5 Transferring, printing, and

CAUTION:

sharing pictures

Installing the software

Install EASYSHARE Software
computer. Failure to do so may cause the software to load
incorrectly.

1 Close all software applications that are open on your computer (including

anti-virus software).

2 Place the EASYSHARE Software CD into the CD-ROM drive.

3 Load the software:

WINDOWS OS—if the install window does not appear, choose Run from the

Start menu and type d:\setup.exe where d is the drive letter that contains the
CD.

MAC OS X—double-click the CD icon on the desktop, then click the Install icon.

4 Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software.

NOTE: When prompted, take few minutes to electronically register your camera and software. To register

later, see

www.kodak.com/go/register

before

.

connecting the camera to the

5 If prompted, restart the computer. If you turned off anti-virus software, turn it back

on. See the anti-virus software manual for details.

For software help, click the Help button in EASYSHARE Software.

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Transferring, printing, and sharing pictures

Turn on the camera.

3

Connect the

KODAK USB Cable,
Model U-8

.

1

Turn off the camera.

KODAK EASYSHARE
Software opens on
your computer and
prompts you
through the
transfer process.

2

Transferring pictures with the USB cable

Purchase accessories www.kodak.com/go/z950accessories

Learn more about connecting www.kodak.com/go/howto

Using other options

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

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Transferring, printing, and sharing pictures

Printing pictures

Direct printing with a KODAK All-in-One Printer

Your camera is compatible with PICTBRIDGE Technology, so you can print directly to
PICTBRIDGE enabled printers. You need a camera with fully charged battery, a
PICTBRIDGE enabled printer, and a USB cable.

1 Turn off the printer. Turn on the camera.

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

The PICTBRIDGE logo is displayed, followed by the current picture and menu. (If no
pictures are found, a message is displayed.) If the menu turns off, press any button to
redisplay it.

3 Highlight a printing option, then press OK.

Current Picture—Press to choose a picture. Choose the number of copies.

Tagged Pictures—Print pictures that you tagged for printing and choose a print

size.

Index Print—Print thumbnails of all pictures. (This option requires one or more
sheets of paper.) If the printer is capable, choose a print size.

All Pictures—Print all pictures in internal memory or on a card. Choose the
number of copies.

Image Storage—Access Auto or Internal Memory.

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Transferring, printing, and sharing pictures

Disconnecting the camera from a KODAK All-in-One Printer

1 Turn off the camera and printer.

2 Disconnect the USB cable from the camera and the printer.

Using a printer that is not PICTBRIDGE enabled

After you transfer pictures from the camera to your computer, you can print them from
EASYSHARE Software. For details, see Help in EASYSHARE Software.

Ordering prints online

KODAK Gallery (www.kodakgallery.com) is one of the many online print services
offered in EASYSHARE Software. You can easily:

■ 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, and sharing pictures

Marking and tagging your pictures

You can mark your pictures so they are easy to:

■ Print

■ Email

■ Organize as a favorite

■ Organize with a tag name that you create

Marking pictures for printing

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

2 Press the Menu button. Press to highlight Print, then press OK.

3 Press to select the number of copies.

Optional: You can apply a print quantity to other pictures. Press for

previous/next. Keep the print quantity as is, or press to change it. Repeat
this step until the desired print quantity is applied to the pictures.

4 Press OK.

The Print icon appears in the status area.

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

IMPORTANT:

Your camera offers a built-in Help system. See page 44.

Printing marked pictures

When you transfer the marked pictures to your computer, the EASYSHARE Software
print screen opens. For details on printing, see Help in EASYSHARE Software.

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Transferring, printing, and sharing pictures

Marking pictures/videos for emailing

It’s simple to mark pictures so that they’re ready to email using KODAK EASYSHARE
Software. First, create a new email address. (See Add a new email address or tag

name.)

1 Press the Review button. Press to locate a picture, then press OK.

2 Press to highlight Email, then press OK.

3 Press to locate an email address, then press OK.

To mark other pictures/videos with the same address, scroll through them. When
the picture you want is displayed, press OK.

To send the pictures/videos to more than one address, repeat step 3.

■ To remove a selection, highlight a checked address and press OK. To remove

all email selections, highlight Clear All, then press OK.

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

The Email icon appears in the status area.

When you transfer the marked pictures/videos to your computer, EASYSHARE
Software prompts you to send the pictures/videos. For details, see Help in EASYSHARE
Software.

Add a new email address or tag name

1 Press the Review button, then the Menu button.

2 Press to highlight Email or Tag, then press OK.

3 Press to highlight New Email or New Tag, then press OK.

4 Use the on-camera keyboard, then press OK.

The email address or tag name are now available.

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Transferring, printing, and sharing pictures

Assigning the favorite mark to pictures/videos

To make your favorite pictures/videos easier to locate in EASYSHARE Software, you
can assign the favorite mark.

1 Press the Review button, then locate a picture/video.

2 Press the Share button.

The favorite mark appears with the picture. When you transfer the marked
pictures/videos to your computer, EASYSHARE Software opens and categorizes your
pictures/videos with a 5-star rating. (To configure the Share button in different ways,

see page 33.)

Assigning other tags to pictures/videos

First, create a new tag name. See page 41. Then:

1 Press the Review button, then locate a picture/video.

2 Press the Menu button.

3 Highlight Tag, then press OK.

4 Highlight a tag name, then press OK.

To assign the tag to other pictures, press to locate a picture, then press OK.

The tag name appears with the picture.

To remove a selection, highlight a tag name and press OK. To remove all tag
selections, highlight Clear All, then press OK.

When you transfer the tagged pictures/videos to your computer, EASYSHARE Software
opens and categorizes your pictures/videos with the appropriate tag.

IMPORTANT:

Your camera offers a built-in Help system. See page 44.

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Transferring, printing, and sharing pictures

Assigning a tag to the pictures/videos you take next

Use the Set Tag feature to assign a tag name to the next pictures/videos you take.
First, create a new tag name. See page 41. Then:

1 Press the Menu button.

2 Highlight the Setup tab.

3 Highlight Set Tag, then press OK.

4 Highlight a tag name, then press OK.

5 Press the Menu button to exit the menu.

The selected tag is displayed on the LCD. The tag is applied to new pictures/videos.

When you transfer the tagged pictures/videos to your computer, EASYSHARE Software
opens and categorizes your pictures/videos with the appropriate tag.

Stop tagging future pictures/videos

To stop the tag from being assigned to future pictures/videos:

1 Press the Menu button.

2 Highlight the Setup tab.

3 Highlight Set Tag, then Clear All (or deselect the tag).

4 Highlight Exit, then press OK.

IMPORTANT:

Your camera offers a built-in Help system. See page 44.

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6 Getting help

Scroll through a Help topic

Press the Menu button, then
highlight a menu choice.

Press the Info

1

2

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.
Because the more you know your camera, the more confident you become!

Turning on camera Help

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Getting help

Troubleshooting

For step-by-step product support, visit www.kodak.com/go/z950support and select
Interactive Troubleshooting & Repairs.

Camera problems

If Try one or more of the following

Camera does not
turn on.

Camera does not
turn off.

Pictures remaining
number does not
decrease after
taking a picture.

Stored pictures are
corrupted.

In Review mode,

■ Install new battery (page 1).

■ Charge rechargeable battery.

■ Remove the battery, then reinsert or replace it. If the camera still does

not function, visit www.kodak.com/go/z950support and select
Interactive Troubleshooting & Repairs.

■ The camera is operating normally. Continue taking pictures.

■ Retake pictures. Do not remove card while the camera is on. Keep

rechargeable battery charged.

■ Transfer the pictures to the computer (page 37), then format the card

or internal memory (see page 35).

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

■ Check the image storage location setting (page 33).

you do not see a
picture (or the
expected picture)
on the LCD screen.

In Review mode, a
blue or black
screen is displayed
instead of a

■ Transfer the picture to the computer (page 37), then format the card or

internal memory (see page 35).

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

picture.

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Getting help

If Try one or more of the following

Shutter button
does not work.

■ Turn on the camera (page 3).

■ Transfer pictures to the computer (page 37), delete pictures from the

camera (page 18), switch image storage locations (page 33), or insert
a card with available memory (page 4).

Slide show does
not run on external

■ Adjust the camera Video Out setting (NTSC or PAL, see page 35).

■ See the external device’s user’s guide.

video device.

Picture is too light. ■ Move so there is at least 2 ft (0.6 m) between the camera and the

subject.

■ Turn off the flash, or move further from the subject.

■ Decrease Exposure Compensation (page 15).

Picture is not clear. ■ Clean the lens (page 56).

■ Make sure your camera is not in Close-up mode.

■ Move so there is at least 2 ft (0.6 m) between the camera and the

subject.

■ Press the shutter button halfway to focus and set exposure. When the

framing marks turn green, press the Shutter button completely down.

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

Picture is too dark. ■ Turn on the flash (page 10).

■ Stay within the flash distance (Camera specifications, page 51).

■ Use Fill flash (page 10) or change your position so light is not behind

the subject.

■ Increase Exposure Compensation (page 15).

Camera does not
recognize
SD/SDHC Card.

■ Purchase a certified SD/SDHC Card.

■ Format the card (see page 35).

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

■ Insert a card into the slot (page 4).

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If Try one or more of the following

Getting help

Camera freezes up
when a card is
inserted or
removed.

Memory card full.

Memory card and
internal memory
full.

The Reset Camera
feature did not
take effect.

Pictures taken on a
tripod are blurry.

Pictures that have
KODAK PERFECT
TOUCH
Technology

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

before inserting or removing a card.

■ Insert a new card (page 4), transfer pictures to the computer

(page 37), or delete pictures (page 18).

■ Transfer pictures to the computer (page 37), then format the card or

internal memory (see page 35).

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

■ After using the Reset Camera feature (see page 35), turn the camera

off and then on again.

■ Occasionally, a tripod interferes with the camera’s image stabilizer. In

the Setup menu, set Image Stabilizer to Off (see page 34).

■ 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

applied (twice) are

in Smart Capture mode.

of lower image
quality.

Camera/computer communications

If Try one or more of the following

Cannot transfer pictures.
(The Add New Hardware Wizard

cannot locate drivers.)

■ Disconnect USB cable. Close all open applications.

Re-install the software (page 36).

■ Disconnect the USB cable. Close all open applications.

Re-install the software (page 36).

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Getting help

If Try one or more of the following

The computer does not
communicate with the camera.

Pictures taken in Smart Capture
with Orientation Sensor set to “On
Transfer” are not correctly rotated
when transferred to the computer.

HD videos longer than 20 minutes
are not transferred to the
computer.

■ Turn on the camera (page 3).

■ Install new battery (page 1) or charge rechargeable

battery.

■ Connect cable to camera and computer port

(page 37).

■ Install the software (page 36).

■ Disconnect the USB cable. Close all open applications.

Re-install the software (page 36).

■ Disconnect camera from the computer. Close all

software applications, reconnect camera.

■ In the Setup menu, change the Orientation Sensor

setting to “On” (page 34). Then, take new pictures
and transfer them to the computer.

■ Use a card reader to drag and drop long videos to the

computer. Then use the Add Pictures button in
EASYSHARE Software to import the videos.

■ Take shorter videos.

Tags that are assigned to a video
do not transfer to the computer.

Email tags are not transferred to
the computer, or email address are

■ After a picture/video is transferred to the computer,

assign tags using EASYSHARE Software.

■ After a picture/video is transferred to the computer,

assign email tags using EASYSHARE Software.

deleted from the camera.

Sound tags are not transferred to
the computer with pictures.

■ Assign a Sound tag to pictures taken in any mode

except Smart Capture.

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Getting help

LCD messages

If Try one or more of the following

No images to display ■ Change image storage location setting (see page 33).

Memory card requires
formatting

Memory card cannot be
read (Please format
memory card or insert
another card)

Internal memory
requires formatting

Internal memory
cannot be read (Please
format internal
memory)

Memory card is locked
(Insert new memory
card)

■ Insert a new card (page 4) or format the card (see page 35).

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

■ Format the internal memory (see page 35).

Caution: Formatting deletes all pictures and videos,
including protected files. (Formatting internal memory
also deletes email addresses, and tag names. To restore
them, see the KODAK EASYSHARE Software Help.)

■ Insert a new card (page 4), move the switch on the card to

unlock the card, or change the image storage location to internal
memory (see page 33).

Memory card is
unusable (Insert new
memory card)

High camera
temperature. (Camera
will be turned off.)

Unrecognized file
format

Camera error #XXXX.
See user’s guide.

■ Insert a new card (page 4) or format the card (see page 35).

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

■ Leave the camera off for ten minutes, then turn it back on. If the

message reappears, visit www.kodak.com/go/z950support and
select Interactive Troubleshooting & Repairs.

■ Transfer the picture to the computer (page 37), or delete it

(page 18).

■ Turn camera off, then back on. If the message reappears, visit

www.kodak.com/go/z950support and select Interactive

Troubleshooting & Repairs.

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Getting help

Helpful links

Email, write, or phone customer support www.kodak.com/go/contact

Get support for your product (FAQs, arrange for
repairs, troubleshooting information, etc.)

Purchase camera accessories (lenses, cards, etc.) www.kodak.com/go/z950accessories

Download the latest camera firmware and
software

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

Get information on EASYSHARE Software www.kodak.com/go/easysharesw (or click

Get help with the WINDOWS Operating System
and working with digital pictures

Get support for other cameras, software,
accessories

Get information on KODAK Inkjet Products www.kodak.com/go/inkjet

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

www.kodak.com/go/z950support

www.kodak.com/go/z950downloads

the Help button in EASYSHARE Software)

www.kodak.com/go/pcbasics

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7 Appendix

Camera specifications

For more specifications, visit www.kodak.com/go/z950support.

CCD—1/2.3-type (4:3 aspect ratio)

Effective Pixels—4024 x 3012 (12 MP)

Lens—10X optical zoom lens, 35–350 mm (35 mm equivalent); f/3.5–f/4.8

Image stabilizer—Optical

Lens barrier—Automatic built-in

Digital zoom—5.0X continuous

Shutter speed—Auto: 1/8–1/1250 sec.; in S/M modes: 16–1/1000 sec.

LCD—7.6 cm (3.0 in.) color hybrid LCD; 230 K (960 x 240) dots; 30 fps

External storage—Optional SD/SDHC Card . (The SD logo is a trademark of

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

Internal storage—32 MB (20 MB available for image storage. 1 MB equals one
million bytes.)

Focus system—TTL-AF (through-the-lens auto focus); Multi-zone AF, and
Center-zone AF; Working range:

0.5 m (1.6 ft)–infinity @ wide

1.2 m (3.9 ft)–infinity @ telephoto

0.12–0.6 m (0.4–2 ft) @ wide macro

0.6–1.3 m (2–4.3 ft) @ telephoto macro

Face Detection—Up to 5 faces in Smart Capture mode, High-ISO, and some SCN
modes

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Appendix

ISO—Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 (ISO 3200 available at 3.1 MP and
lower)

Exposure metering—TTL-AE; Multi-pattern, Center-weighted, Center spot

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

Exposure bracketing—3 images with selectable +/- 0.3 EV steps

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

Electronic flash—Auto flash; Guide no. 9.5 @ ISO 100; working range in Smart

Capture mode, Red eye reduction turned off @ ISO 400: 5.4 m (17.7 ft) @ wide; 3.9
m (12.8 ft) @ telephoto

Flash modes—Auto, Fill, Red-eye, Off

Capture modes—Smart Capture, Sport, SCN Modes, Program, Aperture Priority,

Shutter Priority, Manual, Panorama, Video

Drive modes—Single shot, first burst, last burst, self-timer (10-second, 2-shot, and
2-second)

File format—Still: JPEG/EXIF 2.21; Video: QuickTime, MPEG-4; Audio: G.711

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

Sharpness—High, Normal, Low

Video size—HD (720p @ 30 fps); VGA (640 x 480 @ 30 fps); QVGA (320 x 240 @

30 fps)

Video output—NTSC or PAL selectable

Power—KODAK Li-Ion Rechargeable Digital Camera Battery, KLIC-7003; KODAK 5V

AC Adapter; USB charging

Burst mode—Maximum 3 pictures @ 1.7 fps; Auto Exposure, Auto Focus, Auto
White Balance executed for first shot only

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

Microphone—Yes

Speaker—Yes

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Output image size—

12 MP (4:3): 4000 x 3000 pixels

10.7 MP (3:2): 4000 x 2664 pixels

9.0 MP (16:9): 4000 x 2256 pixels

6.0 MP (4:3): 2832 x 2128 pixels

3.1 MP (4:3): 2048 x 1536 pixels

2.2 MP (3:2): 1800 x 1200 pixels

2.1 MP (16:9): 1920 x 1080 pixels

1.2 MP (4:3): 1280 x 960 pixels

Communication with computer—USB 2.0 high speed (PIMA 15740 protocol) via
USB cable model U-8

PICTBRIDGE compatibility—Yes

Auto power off—Selectable 1, 3, 5, 10 minutes

Sound tag—Yes

Date stamp—Yes

Tripod mount—1/4 inch

Size—110 x 66.8 x 35.5 mm (4.3 x 2.6 x 1.4 in.) @ power off

Weight—233 g (8.2 oz) without battery or card

Operating temperature—32-104

° F (0-40° C)

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CAUTION:

Storage capacities

The LCD displays the number of pictures (or minutes/seconds of video) remaining. For
average SD Card capacities, visit www.kodak.com/go/SDcapacities. Actual storage
capacity varies depending on subject composition, card size, and other factors. You
may be able to store more or fewer pictures and videos.

Upgrading your software and firmware

Download the latest versions of the software included on the KODAK EASYSHARE
Software CD and the camera firmware (the software that runs on the camera). See

www.kodak.com/go/z950downloads.

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.com/go/accessories.

■ Use only a USB-certified computer equipped with a current-limiting motherboard.

Contact your computer manufacturer if you have questions.

■ If using this product in an airplane, observe all instructions of the airline.

■ When removing the battery, allow it to cool; it may be hot.

■ Follow all warnings and instructions supplied by the battery manufacturer.

■ Use only batteries approved for this product to avoid risk of explosion.

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■ Keep batteries out of the reach of children.

■ Do not allow batteries to touch metal objects, including coins. Otherwise, a battery

may short circuit, discharge energy, become hot, or leak.

■ Do not disassemble, install backward, or expose batteries to liquid, moisture, fire,

or extreme temperature.

■ Remove the battery when the product is stored for an extended period of time. In

the unlikely event that battery fluid leaks inside the product, contact Kodak
customer support.

■ In the unlikely event that battery fluid leaks onto your skin, wash immediately with

water and contact your local health provider. For additional health-related
information, contact your local Kodak customer support.

■ See 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. See

www.kodak.com/go/kes.

■ Do not charge non-rechargeable batteries. For more information, see

www.kodak.com/go/batteries.

Battery life

KODAK Li-Ion Rechargeable Digital Camera Battery, KLIC-7003: 180 pictures

Battery life per CIPA testing method. Approximate number of pictures in Smart
Capture mode. Actual life may vary based on usage.

Extending battery life

■ Use power-saving features found in Chapter 4, Using the menu button. (Examples:

lower the Auto Power Off setting; set LCD Brightness to Power Save; set Image
Stabilizer to Single or Off.)

■ Keep battery contacts/terminals clean. Wipe with a dry cloth.

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■ Charge Li-Ion batteries frequently, even if power remains.

■ Battery performance is reduced at low temperatures. When using your camera in

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

Care and maintenance

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

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

■ 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 at www.eiae.org or Kodak at

www.kodak.com/go/z950support.

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

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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.

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.

Your rig hts

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.

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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
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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N137

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/E.

MPEG-4

Use of this product in any manner that complies with the MPEG-4 visual standard is
prohibited, except for use by a consumer engaging in personal and non-commercial
activities.

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.

Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment labeling/battery disposal

In Europe: For human/environmental protection, it is your responsibility to
dispose of this equipment and batteries at a collection facility established
for this purpose (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: 233 g (8.2 oz)

Australian C-Tick

Korean Class B ITE

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Eastman Kodak Company
Rochester, NY 14650

VCCI Class B ITE

China RoHS

Russian GOST-R

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Index 1

A

about this camera, 35
accessories, 37

battery, 55
buying, 50

SD/SDHC card, 4
advanced digital zoom, 34
AF control, 31
aperture priority, 13
appendix, 51
auto

enhancement, 22

flash, 10

focus framing marks, 5

B

backlight, 8

USB, 37
camera sounds, 34
candle light, 8
capture frame grid, 33
caring for your camera, 56
clock, setting, 3
color mode, 31
continuous AF, 31
copy pictures

card to memory, 28

memory to card, 28

to computer, 36
cropping pictures, 21
customer support, 50

D

date setting, 3

battery

life, 55

loading, 1, 2
beach, 8
bookmarks, 24
burst, using, 11
button

burst, 11

delete, 6

flash, 10

review, 17

zoom, 9

C

cable

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date stamp, 34
deleting

during quickview, 6
pictures/video, 18

protecting pictures, videos, 19
digital zoom, using, 9
displaying slide show, 26
disposal, recycling, 56, 59
doing more with your camera, 30
download pictures, 36

E

EASYSHARE Software, installing, 36
emailing pictures, videos, 41
error messages, 49

Index

exposure

bracketing interval, 32
compensation, 13, 15
long time, 33
metering, 32

F

favorites tagging, 42
fireworks, 8
firmware, upgrading, 54
flash

settings, 10
flower, 8
focus

zone, 32
focus framing marks, 5
format, card or internal memory, 35

SD/SDHC card, 4
software, 36

internal memory, storage capacity, 54

K

KODAK EASYSHARE Software

installing, 36

upgrading, 54
Kodak Perfect Touch technology, 22
Kodak web sites, 50

L

landscape, 8
LCD

brightness, 33

reviewing pictures, 17

reviewing videos, 17
lens, cleaning, 56

G

guidelines, battery, 55

H

help, 44

camera help, 44

web links, 50
high ISO, 7
histogram, 16

I

icons

mode dial, 7
image stabilizer, 34
image storage, 33
installing

battery, 1, 2

loading

battery, 1, 2
SD/SDHC card, 4
software, 36

long time exposure, 33

M

MACINTOSH Computers, installing

software on, 36
magnify a picture, 17
maintenance, camera, 56
make picture from video, 23
manner/museum, 8
manual, 13
memory

inserting card, 4
storage capacity, 54

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mode dial, 7
modes

aperture priority, 13
manual, 13
shutter priority, 13

modes, capture

high ISO, 7
SCN (scene), 7
smart capture, 7

video, 7
multiple picture selections, 27
multi-up, 27

N

night landscape, 8
night portrait, 8

O

online prints, ordering, 39
optical zoom, 9
orientation sensor, 34

printing tagged, 40
protecting, 19
review icons, 29
reviewing, 17
storage capacity, 54
tagging, 40
taking, modes, 7

transfer, 36
portrait, 8
power, camera, 3
pre-tagging, 43
printing

from a card, 39

from computer, 39

optimizing printer, 50

order online, 39

PICTBRIDGE, 38

tagged pictures, 39
problem-solving, 44
protecting pictures, videos, 19

Q

P

panoramic pictures, 12
PASM mode, 13

quickview

setting, 34

using, 6

Perfect Touch technology, 22
PICTBRIDGE enabled printer, 38
pictures

copying, 28
cropping, 21
deleting, 18
emailing tagged, 41
from video, 23
Kodak Perfect Touch, 22

R

recycling, disposal, 56, 59
red-eye, flash, 10
regulatory information, 58
repair, 50
reset camera, 35
review button, 17
reviewing pictures/videos

printing, 39

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after taking, 17
as you take them, 6
deleting, 18
protecting, 19
slide show, 26

running a slide show, 26

S

scene modes, 8

backlight, 8
beach, 8
candle light, 8
fireworks, 8
flower, 8
landscape, 8
manner/museum, 8
night landscape, 8
night portrait, 8
panorama, 12
portrait, 8
self-portrait, 9
snow, 8
stage, 9
sunset, 8

text, 8
SCN (scene), 7
SD/SDHC card

inserting, 4

printing from, 39

storage capacities, 54
select multiple pictures/videos, 27
self-portrait, 9
self-timer, 11
setting

about this camera, 35
advanced digital zoom, 34
AF control, 31
camera sounds, 34
capture frame grid, 33
color mode, 31
date and time, 3
date stamp, 34
exposure bracketing, 32
exposure metering, 32
flash, 10
focus zone, 32
image stabilizer, 34
image storage, 33
LCD brightness, 33
long time exposure, 33
orientation sensor, 34
picture taking modes, 7
quickview, 34
reset camera, 35
self-timer, 11
sharpness, 32
sound volume, 34
tag, 33
video out, 35
video size, 30

white balance, 31
Share button, 33
sharpness, 32
shutter

priority, 13

problems, 46

self-timer delay, 11

speed, 13

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single AF, 31
slide show

problems, 46

running, 26
smart capture, 7
snow, 8
software

installing, 36

upgrading, 54
sound volume, 34
sounds, camera, 34
specifications, camera, 51
stage, 9
storage capacity, 54
strap, 1
sunset, 8
support, technical, 50

camera/computer

communications, 47

error messages, 49

turning camera on/off, 3

U

undelete, undo, 18
upgrading software, firmware, 54
URLs, Kodak web sites, 50
USB cable, 37

V

video, 7

action print, 25
copying, 28
emailing tagged, 41
out, 35
protecting, 19

T

tag

set, 33
tagging

creating tags, 42

favorites, 42

for email, 41

for print, 40

pre-tagging, 43
text, 8
time, setting, 3
timer, shutter delay, 11
transferring pictures, videos, 36
trash can, deleting, 6
troubleshooting, 44

camera, 45

review icons, 29
reviewing, 17
size, 30
storage capacities, 54
transfer, 36

viewing, 17
video bookmarks, 24
viewing

by multi-up, 27
viewing picture/video

after taking, 6, 17
volume, adjusting, 34

W

warranty, 56
WEEE, 59
white balance, 31

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WINDOWS OS-based computers

installing software, 36

Z

zoom

digital, 9
optical, 9

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