Kodak EASYSHARE Z81612, Z8612 - EXTENDED GUIDE, ZD8612 IS - EXTENDED GUIDE, ZD8612 - Easyshare Is Digital Camera, EASYSHARE Z81612 IS Extended User Manual

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Kodak EasyShare
Z81612/ZD8612 IS digital camera
Extended user guide
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For interactive tutorials, visit www.kodak.com/go/howto
For help with your camera, visit www.kodak.com/go/z8612support
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Eastman Kodak Company Rochester, NY 14650 © Eastman Kodak Company, 2008
All screen images are simulated.
Kodak, EasyShare, and Perfect Touch are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company.
P/N 4F8006_en
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Front view
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Product features
1 Zoom Telephoto/Wide Angle
2 Shutter button
3 Flash, Focus, Self-timer/Burst buttons
4 Flash 9 Lens 5 Mode dial
Self-timer/Auto focus assist/Video light
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Speaker
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Microphone
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Product features
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Back view
1 LCD 7 DC-In, for optional 3V AC adapter 2 Info, Review, Delete, Menu buttons 8 Battery compartment 3 Power button 9 Share button 4 , OK 10 Tripod socket 5 Slot for optional SD or SDHC card 11 Dock connector 6 USB, A/V Out
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Table of contents 1
1 Setting up your camera .........................................................................1
Attaching the strap .......................................................................................1
Loading the battery.......................................................................................1
Turning on the camera ..................................................................................2
Setting the language, date/time.....................................................................2
Storing pictures on an optional SD or SDHC card............................................3
2 Taking pictures/videos ...........................................................................4
Taking a picture ............................................................................................4
Capture modes .............................................................................................6
Using optical zoom .......................................................................................8
Taking flash pictures .....................................................................................9
Using focus modes......................................................................................10
Taking self-timer pictures ............................................................................11
Taking burst pictures...................................................................................12
Taking panoramic pictures...........................................................................13
Understanding the picture-taking icons........................................................14
3 Working with pictures/videos ..............................................................15
Reviewing pictures/videos ........................................................................... 15
Deleting pictures/videos ..............................................................................17
Using the menu button in Review................................................................18
Adding sound tags......................................................................................19
Cropping pictures........................................................................................20
Using Kodak Perfect Touch technology ........................................................20
Editing videos .............................................................................................21
Running a slide show..................................................................................23
Viewing pictures/videos in different ways..................................................... 26
Selecting multiple pictures/videos ................................................................27
Copying pictures/videos...............................................................................27
Understanding the review icons................................................................... 28
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4 Doing more with your camera .............................................................29
Using the Menu button to change settings ..................................................29
Using the framing grid to compose a picture................................................ 35
Using PASM modes.....................................................................................35
Using exposure compensation to adjust brightness ......................................37
Using the histogram to view picture brightness............................................37
Sharing your pictures...................................................................................38
5 Transferring and printing pictures .......................................................42
Installing the software.................................................................................42
Transferring pictures with the USB cable...................................................... 43
Printing pictures..........................................................................................44
Dock compatibility for your camera..............................................................46
6 Troubleshooting ..................................................................................47
7 Getting help ........................................................................................52
Helpful links................................................................................................52
8 Appendix .............................................................................................54
Camera specifications ................................................................................. 54
Storage capacities.......................................................................................57
Upgrading your software and firmware........................................................57
Important safety instructions ....................................................................... 57
Battery life ..................................................................................................58
Care and maintenance ................................................................................59
Limited warranty .........................................................................................59
Regulatory compliance ................................................................................61
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1 Setting up your camera
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Kodak lithium digital camera battery CRV3
(non-rechargeable)
Kodak Li-Ion rechargeable digital camera battery KLIC-8000 (rechargeable)
2 AA lithium (non-rechargeable)
Alkaline batteries are NOT compatible.
Attaching the strap
Loading the battery
To extend battery life, see page 58.
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Setting up your camera
The flash opens automatically.
Note: After you turn off the camera, carefully push down the flash to close it.
to change
to accept
to change
OK
to accept
Language:
Date/Time:
for previous/next field
OK
Turning on the camera
Setting the language, date/time
NOTE: To change the date/time and language in the future, use the Menu button (see page 33).
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Setting up your camera
CAUTION:
Turn off the camera before inserting or removing a card.
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 (
NOTE: To choose a storage location for pictures and videos, see page 32.
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A card can only be inserted one way; forcing it may cause damage. Inserting or removing a card when the Ready light is blinking 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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Framing marks
Smart Scene mode
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Press the Shutter button completely down and release.
To stop recording, press and release the Shutter button again.
Video mode
Taking a picture
NOTE: For more information on Smart Scene and other modes, see page 6.
Press to turn on/off status icons (see page 14) and histogram (see page 37). For more information on framing marks, see page 5.
Taking a video
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Taking pictures/videos
The picture is saved unless you press the Delete button.
Delete
Play 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.)
To review pictures/videos anytime, see page 15.
Using the framing marks to take pictures
Framing marks indicate the camera focus area. The camera attempts to focus on foreground subjects, even if they’re not centered in the scene.
1 Press the Shutter button halfway.
When the subject is in focus, the framing marks turn green. If the camera is not focusing on the desired subject (or if the framing marks disappear), release the Shutter button and recompose the scene.
2 Press the Shutter button completely down to take the picture. NOTE: Framing marks do not appear in some SCN (scene) and Video modes. When you use AF Zone and
set Center Zone, the framing marks are fixed at Center Wide.
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Taking pictures/videos
Choose the mode that best suits your subjects and surroundings.
P A
S M
ISO
SCN
Capture modes
Capture mode For
Smart Scene General picture taking —offers an excellent balance of image
quality and ease of use. When the Shutter button is pressed halfway, faces are detected, the scene is analyzed, and the best settings are applied.
Program Aperture priority Shutter priority Manual
High ISO People in low-light scenes.
Scene Point-and-shoot simplicity when taking pictures under special
Panorama “Stitching” 2 or 3 pictures into 1 panoramic scene. (See
Video Video with sound. (See page 4.)
More creative control. (See page 35).
conditions. (See
page 13.)
Scene modes
1 Turn the Mode dial to Scene .
page 6.)
2 Press to display Scene modes.
3 Press OK to choose a Scene mode.
SCN mode For
Portrait Full-frame portraits of people.
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Taking pictures/videos
SCN mode For
Sport Subjects that are in motion. Shutter speed is fast. The camera pre-settings
are Multi-Pattern Exposure Metering and Multi-Zone Focus.
Landscape Far-away scenes. The camera uses infinity auto-focus. Auto-focus framing
marks are not available in Landscape.
Night Portrait Reducing red eye of people in night scenes or low-light conditions. Place the
camera on a flat, steady surface or use a tripod.
Night Landscape
Distant scenery at night. Flash does not fire. Place the camera on a flat, steady surface or use a tripod.
Snow Bright snow scenes.
Beach Bright beach scenes.
Text Documents. Focus is set to Macro Focus.
Fireworks Bright, colorful light displays. Flash does not fire. Place the camera on a flat,
steady surface or use a tripod.
Flower Close-ups of flowers or other small subjects in bright light. Focus is set to
Macro Focus.
Manner/
Quiet occasions, like a wedding or lecture. Flash and sound are disabled.
Museum
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.
Backlight Subjects that are in shadow or “backlit” (when light is behind the subject).
Candle light Capturing the ambiance of candle light.
Sunset Capturing the deep hues seen at sunset.
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Taking pictures/videos
Optical zoom range
Digital zoom range
WTD
Using optical zoom
Use optical zoom to get up to 12X closer to your subject before taking pictures/videos.
1 Use the LCD to frame your subject. For focus
distances, see
Camera specifications, page 54.
2 Press Telephoto (T) to zoom in. Press Wide Angle
(W) to zoom out.
3 Take the picture/video. NOTE: To get a focused picture every time, remember:
Use the auto focus framing marks, page 4.
As you zoom in, move away from your subject.
Focus distance
Auto
Macro
24 in. (60 cm)–infinity @ wide
3.9 ft (1.2m)–infinity @ telephoto
4.7–23.7 in. (12–60 cm) @ wide
NOTE: For Focus modes,
see
page 10.
2–4.3 ft (0.6–1.3m) @ telephoto
Use digital zoom to get up to 5X beyond optical zoom while taking pictures. NOTE: You may notice decreased image quality when using digital zoom. The slider on the zoom indicator
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
Taking flash pictures
Use the flash when you take pictures at night, indoors, or outdoors in heavy shadows. The flash opens when you turn on the camera.
Press the Flash button repeatedly to scroll through flash modes. (See flash modes below.)
Flash-to-subject distance in Smart Scene mode
Flash modes Flash fires
Auto When the lighting conditions require it.
Off Never.
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.
Red-eye
If Red-eye Pre-flash is turned off
Wide angle
Telephoto
1.6–25.6 ft (0.5–7.8m)
3.9–14.4 ft (1.2–4.4 m)
If Red-eye Pre-flash is turned on (in the (in the Setup menu): the flash fires once and the camera automatically corrects red-eye in the picture.
To turn the Red-eye Pre-flash feature on/off, see page 33.
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Setup menu): the flash fires once so the
eyes become accustomed to the flash,
then fires again when the picture is
taken.
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Taking pictures/videos
Using focus modes
1 In most Still modes, press the Focus button:
Once for Macro (close-up)
Again for Landscape (infinity)
Again to return to normal Auto Focus
2 Compose the scene. Press the Shutter button
halfway, then completely down.
Focus mode Description
Normal AF Focus setting for general picture-taking.
To gain sharpness and detail in pictures at close range. Use available light instead of flash, if possible.) Camera automatically sets the focus distance
Macro
Infinity
depending on the zoom position: Wide angle: 4.7–23.7 in. (12–60 cm) Telephoto: 2–4.3 ft (0.6–1.3m)
To gain sharpness of distant scenes. Camera uses infinity auto-focus. Auto-focus framing marks are not available in Landscape.
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Taking pictures/videos
Taking self-timer pictures
Use the self-timer when you want to be included in a picture, or to ensure a steady Shutter button press.
1 Place the camera on a tripod or flat surface. In most
Still modes, press the Self-timer/Burst button
:
Once for a 10-second delay (so you have time
to get into the scene)
Again for a 2-second delay (for a steady,
auto-shutter release on a tripod)
Again for 2-shot (one picture taken after 10
seconds and another picture taken 8 seconds later)
2 Compose the scene. Press the Shutter button
halfway, then completely down.
The picture is taken after the delay. To cancel the Self-timer before the picture is taken, press the Self-timer/Burst button, or press the Shutter button completely down.
Use the same procedure to use the self-timer in Video mode, but:
Turn the Mode dial to Video .
Press the Shutter button completely down.
NOTE: The video stops when no storage space remains. Only the 2- and 10-second options are available in
video mode.
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Taking pictures/videos
Taking burst pictures
1 In most Still modes, press the Self-timer/Burst
button
until the desired Burst mode
appears. (See table, below.)
NOTE: Burst is unavailable in Portrait, Night Portrait, Night
Landscape, Backlight, Fireworks, and Panorama modes.
2 Press the Shutter button halfway to focus and set
exposure.
3 Press the Shutter button completely down and
hold it to take pictures.
The camera stops taking pictures when you release the Shutter button, when the pictures are taken, or when there is no more storage space.
NOTE: During quickview, you can delete all pictures in the burst
series. To delete selectively, do so in Review (see
page 17).
Mode Icon Description Purpose
First Burst
Last Burst
Camera takes up to 4 pictures while the Shutter button is pressed.
Camera takes up to 30 pictures while the Shutter button is pressed. When the Shutter button is released, only the last 4 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 birthday candles.
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Taking pictures/videos
Take 2 or 3 pictures.
Get 1 panoramic picture.
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Taking panoramic pictures
Use panorama to “stitch” up to 3 pictures into a panoramic scene.
1 Place the camera on a tripod or flat surface. 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 the OK button.
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. (You can press the Delete button to delete all pictures and re-take them.)
5 If you are taking only 2 pictures, press the OK button to stitch them together.
After you take 3 pictures, the pictures are automatically stitched together.
NOTE: Individual pictures are not saved, even if panorama capture is cancelled before stitching occurs.
(Picture size is set to 4.8 MP for each picture. 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.
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Taking pictures/videos
Picture size
Pictures/time remaining Storage location
Low battery
Capture mode
Flash mode
Self-timer/Burst
ISO speed
Date stamp
Histogram
Aperture
Flash compensation
Shutter speed
Exposure compensation
Focus zone
White balance
Auto focus control
Zoom indicator
Exposure metering
Image Stabilizer
Focus mode
Exposure bracketing
Understanding the picture-taking icons
Status icons indicate mode, feature, and camera status.
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3 Working with pictures/videos
Review
magnify 2X - 8X
W/T
view other parts of the picture return to 1X
OK
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 to view previous/next picture/video.
NOTE: Pictures taken at the 3:2 and 16:9 aspect ratios (see page 29)
do not fill the LCD.
Magnifying a picture during review
NOTE: If you press the W button while at 1X, the view changes from single-picture to multi-up thumbnails.
page 26.)
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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 to adjust the volume.
Press OK to pause/unpause.
Press during playback to play at 2X speed;
press again for 4X.
Press during playback to reverse at 2X
speed; press again for 4X.
Viewing picture/video information
1 Press the Review button.
2 Repeatedly press the Info button to turn on/off status icons and picture/video
info.
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Working with pictures/videos
CAUTION:
Deleting pictures/videos
1 Press the Review button.
2 Press to find a picture/video.
3 Press the Delete button.
4 Follow the screen prompts.
Using the undo delete feature
If you accidentally delete a picture/video, use Undo Delete to retrieve it. This feature is available only immediately after you delete a picture/video in Review mode (when the Undo Delete option appears).
1 Press to highlight Undo Delete.
2 Press OK.
The deleted picture/video appears.
3 Select Exit to exit the Delete menu.
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 and tag names.)
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Working with pictures/videos
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
3 Press to highlight a setting, then press the OK button.
4 Choose an option, then press the OK button.
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Working with pictures/videos
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 Choose Sound Tag, then press OK.
4 Choose Record, then press OK. Follow the screen prompts.
The sound tag is applied to your picture.
Press the Menu button to exit the menu.
Playing a sound tag
1 Press the Review button, then to find a
sound-tagged picture.
2 Press to play the sound tag.
3 Press to adjust the volume.
4 Press OK to stop playback.
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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, 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 the OK button.
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 is saved. (Cropped pictures cannot be cropped again.)
Press the Menu button to exit the menu.
Using Kodak Perfect Touch technology
Kodak Perfect Touch technology helps ensure better, brighter pictures.
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 the OK button.
The enhancement is previewed 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.
NOTE: You cannot enhance previously enhanced or panorama pictures, or videos.
Press the Menu button to exit the menu.
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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
the OK button.
4 Press to play the video. (Press the OK button
to pause). Press to navigate through video frames.
5 Press OK to select a video frame, then press .
6 Follow the screen prompts.
A picture is created. (The original video is saved.)
Press the Menu button to exit the menu.
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 the OK button.
4 Follow the screen prompts.
The video is trimmed. (You can save it as a new video
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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 choose the
Edit tab. Choose Bookmark, then press OK.
3 Press to add bookmarks. When finished
adding up to 9 bookmarks, press .
Press the Menu button to exit the menu.
Using bookmarks
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 normal view, press the telephoto (T) button.
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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 the OK
button. Choose an option, then press the OK button:
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.
Running a slide show
Use Slide Show to display your pictures/videos on the LCD.
Starting the slide show
1 Press the Review button, then the Menu button.
2 Press to highlight Slide Show, then press the OK button.
3 Press to highlight Begin Show, then press the OK button.
The slide show begins.
To interrupt the Slide Show, press the OK button.
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Changing the slide show display interval
You can set the display interval from 3–60 seconds.
1 On the Slide Show menu, press to highlight Interval, then press the OK
button.
2 Select a display interval. To scroll through the seconds quickly, press and hold
.
3 Press the OK button.
The interval setting remains until you change it.
Running a continuous slide show loop
When you turn on Loop, the slide show is continuously repeated.
1 On the Slide Show menu, press to highlight Loop, then press the OK
button.
2 Press to highlight On, then press the OK button.
3 Press to highlight Begin Show, then press the OK button.
The slide show repeats until you press the OK button or battery power is exhausted.
Running a multimedia slide show
Multimedia Slide Show is similar to Slide Show, but also offers music and visual effects. First, select 2-20 pictures (see
1 Press the Review button.
2 Press the Menu button, then to highlight the Review tab. Highlight
Multimedia Slide Show, then press the OK button.
3 Press to highlight a choice (Begin Show, Music, Effect, Play Order), then
page 27). Then:
press the OK button.
Each picture is displayed once. To interrupt the slide show, press the OK button. After the slide show plays, you may save or modify it.
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Working with pictures/videos
Displaying pictures/videos on a television
You can display pictures/videos on a television, computer monitor, or any device equipped with a video input. To connect the camera to a television, use an A/V cable (may be sold separately).
For a true HDTV experience on your television, dock your camera on the Kodak EasyShare HDTV dock. Visit
www.kodak.com/go/hdtvdock.
For more on high definition, visit www.kodak.com/go/hdsysreq.
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Working with pictures/videos
Viewing pictures/videos in different ways
Viewing as thumbnails (multi-up)
1 Press the Review button.
2 Press the Zoom 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.
Searching pictures by date, favorites, or other tag
If you have many pictures on your camera or card, you can sort them so that only some are visible at a time. You can sort by the date a picture was taken or—if you’ve tagged pictures with a favorites tag or a tag that you created—you can sort by tag.
1 Press the Review button, then the Menu button.
2 Press to highlight Search, then press OK.
3 Press to highlight the Date, Favorite, or Tag tab, then to select a folder.
4 Press to highlight a folder, then press OK. (If you chose a Month/Year folder,
press OK to see the Day folders.) When you are finished choosing tabs and folders, highlight Exit and press OK.
5 To see the results of your search, highlight Save, then press OK.
Pictures are displayed in multi-up view. Press to view them. Press the Telephoto (T) button to view the picture full-screen. Press the Wide Angle (W) button to return to multi-up view.
Press the Review button to exit Review. (The search is discarded.)
For more about tags, see page 38.
To select multiple pictures/videos, see page 27.
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Selected pictures
Selecting multiple pictures/videos
Use the multi-select feature when you have two or more pictures/videos to print, copy, or delete. (Multi-select can also be used in Multi-Up mode,
page 26.)
1 Press the Review button, then to find a
picture/video.
2 Press the OK button to select pictures/videos.
Repeat Steps 1 and 2 until the desired pictures/videos are selected.
A check mark appears on the picture. You can now print, copy, or delete the selected pictures. You can press OK a second time to remove a check mark.
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 the OK button.
3 Press to highlight an option.
4 Press the OK button.
NOTE: Pictures/videos are copied, not moved. To remove pictures/videos from the original location after
copying, delete them (see
page 17).
Protection settings are not copied. To apply protection to a picture/video, see page 17.
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Scroll arrows
Email tag
Favorite tag
Print tag
Perfect Touch tech.
Picture number
Image storage location
Review mode
Protected
Low battery
Selected picture
Tag
Video length
Video number
Image storage location
Review mode
Protected
Selected picture
Scroll arrows
Low battery
Tag
Email tag
Understanding the review icons
Pictures
Videos
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4 Doing more with your camera
Using the Menu button to change settings
NOTE: Some settings remain until you change them; others remain until you turn off the camera.
1 Press the Menu button.
2 Press to highlight a menu tab:
Capture for the most common picture-taking settings.
Capture + for other picture-taking settings. Available only in PASM and
Panorama modes.
Setup for other camera settings.
3 Press to highlight a setting, then press the OK button.
4 Choose an option, then press the OK button.
NOTE: Press the Info button for information about camera settings and options. Some capture modes
offer limited settings.
Press Menu, , , and OK to access settings
Picture Size
Choose a picture resolution.
Capture Options
8.0 MP (4:3)—Highest resolution, largest file size
7.1 MP (3:2)—For EasyShare printer docks, photo printers
6.0 MP (16:9)—HDTV format
5.0 MP (4:3)—Medium resolution and file size
3.1 MP (4:3)—Smaller resolution and file size
2.2 MP (3:2)—For EasyShare printer docks, photo printers
2.1 MP (16:9)—HDTV format
1.2 MP (4:3)—For emailing, Internet, or conserving space
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Press Menu, , , and OK to access settings
Video Size
Available only in Video mode.
Color Mode
Choose color tones.
AF Control
Capture Options
VGA 640 x 480—higher quality, larger file size (80-min.
maximum video) QVGA 320 x 240—lower quality, smaller file size (80-min.
maximum video)
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 mode.
Continuous AF—because the camera is always focusing,
Choose an auto-focus setting. Available only in SCN, PASM, and
Video modes.
there is no need to press the Shutter button halfway down to focus.
Single AF—uses TTL-AF (through-the-lens auto focus) when the Shutter button is pressed halfway down.
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Using the Capture + menu
Doing more with your camera
Press Menu, , , and OK to access settings
White Balance
Choose your lighting condition. Available only in PASM and
Panorama modes.
Exposure Metering
Evaluate light levels at specific
Capture + Options (Available only in PASM and Panorama modes.)
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.
Multi-pattern—evaluates lighting conditions throughout the image to give an optimum picture
areas of a scene. Available only in PASM and
Panorama modes.
Sharpness
Control picture sharpness. Available only in PASM and
Panorama modes.
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exposure. Ideal for general picture taking. Center-weighted—evaluates the lighting conditions
of the subject centered in the LCD. Ideal for backlit subjects.
Center-Spot—similar to Center-weighted, except the metering is concentrated on a smaller area of the subject centered in the LCD.
High Normal Low
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Press Menu, , , and OK to access settings
AF Zone
Select a large or concentrated area of focus.
Available only in PASM and Panorama modes.
Exposure Bracketing Interval
Choose the difference in exposure compensation while using exposure bracketing.
Available only in PASM mode.
Using the Setup menu
Capture + Options (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.
Off +/- 0.3 EV +/- 0.7 EV +/- 1.0 EV
See page 37.
Press Menu, , ,
Setup Options
and OK to access settings
LCD Brightness 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Image Storage
Choose a storage location for pictures/videos.
Quickview
Show a picture/video as soon as it is taken.
Date Stamp
Imprint the date on pictures.
Auto—the camera uses the card if one is in the camera. If not, the camera uses internal memory.
Internal Memory—the camera uses internal memory, even if a card is installed.
On Off
Choose a date option, or turn off the feature.
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Press Menu, , , and OK to access settings
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.
Red-eye Pre-flash
Choose if the Red-eye flash fires
Setup Options
Clear All Add Tag Delete Tag Exit Tag Name 1 Tag Name 2
See page 41.
On Off
On Off
automatically before a picture is taken.
NOTE: The camera automatically
corrects red-eye when the Red-eye Pre-flash is set to Off.
Image Stabilizer
Choose how image stabilization occurs.
Camera Sounds
Choose sound effects.
Date & Time Choose date/time format; set date/time. Language Choose a language.
Continuous—Image stabilization occurs continuously. Single—Image stabilization occurs when the Shutter
button is pressed halfway down.
Off—Image stabilization is off.
Theme—applies the same sound effect set to all functions. Individual—choose a sound effect for each function.
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CAUTION:
Press Menu, , ,
Setup Options
and OK to access settings
Advanced Digital Zoom
Zoom using optical, then digital zoom.
Orientation Sensor
Orient pictures so that they are displayed with the correct side up.
Sound Volume Off, Low, Medium, High Auto Power Off
Choose inactivity time until camera turns off.
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.
For pictures—On, On Transfer, Off For video—On, off.
10 minutes 5 minutes 3 minutes 1 minute
Video Out
Choose the regional setting for connecting to a television or other external device.
Reset Camera Reset settings to their defaults. Format
Formatting deletes all pictures/videos, including those that are protected.
About
View camera information.
NTSC—used in North America and Japan. PAL—used in Europe and China.
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, tag names, and favorites; formats the internal memory.
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Program
Aperture Priority
Shutter Priority
Manual
Using the framing grid to compose a picture
The framing grid divides the LCD into thirds—vertically and horizontally. This is helpful if, for example, you want to balance a picture between water, earth, and sky. To turn on/off the framing grid,
see page 33.
Using PASM modes
Use PASM modes when you want more control over your camera and pictures.
Mode When to use Press to
control
P
A
S
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.
Use Aperture Priority mode to control depth of field (the range of sharpness). The aperture setting may be affected by optical zoom.
Shutter Priority mode is primarily used to prevent blur when your subject is moving. The
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, flash camera automatically sets the aperture for proper exposure. (To prevent blur, use a tripod for slow shutter speeds.)
M
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 (
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Manual mode offers the highest level of creative control. (To prevent blur, use a tripod for slow shutter speeds.)
compensation, and ISO speed
Aperture, shutter speed, flash
compensation, and ISO speed
see page 34) to reset P, A, S, or M mode to its default setting.
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ISO speed
Aperture
Shutter speed
Exposure compensation
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 Press to access available settings:
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. A shaking hand icon warns of slow shutter speeds. (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.
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 available only in 2.2 and lower
picture sizes.
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Dark picture Balanced picture Bright picture
Using exposure compensation to adjust brightness
In P 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.
1 Press to decrease exposure compensation.
2 Press to increase exposure compensation.
An exposure compensation level is shown on the LCD and the image gets darker or lighter.
3 Take the picture when you are satisfied with the exposure compensation level.
Using exposure compensation with exposure bracketing
In PASM modes, you can use exposure compensation in conjunction with exposure bracketing to get the best exposure.
If the exposure
Then the
And if the exposure bracketing
compensation is
exposures
interval is set to 0.3 steps:
set to:
0.0
+1.0
–1.0
Set the Exposure bracketing in the Setup menu.
taken are:
–0.3, 0.0, +0.3
+0.7, +1.0, +1.3
–1.3, –1.0, –0.7
Using the histogram to view picture brightness
Use the histogram to evaluate the distribution of light before or after you take a picture. Optimal exposure is achieved when the peak is in the middle of the histogram. The flash may affect a picture’s light and shadow. To turn on the histogram in Capture mode or in Review, press the Info
button until the histogram appears.
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Sharing your pictures
Press the Share button to tag your pictures and videos. When they are transferred to your computer, you can share them. Use the Share button:
Any time. (The most recent picture/video taken is then displayed.)
After pressing the Review button.
Tagging pictures for printing
1 Press the Share button. Press to locate a picture.
2 Press to highlight Print , then press the OK button.*
3 Press to select the number of copies (0-99).
Optional: You can apply a print quantity to other pictures with the print quantity
screen displayed. Press
to locate a picture. Press to change the print
quantity. Repeat until the desired print quantity is applied to pictures.
4 Press the OK button.
The Print icon appears in the status area.
5 Press the Share button to exit the menu.
* To remove print tagging for all pictures in the storage location, highlight Cancel Prints, then press the OK button.
Printing tagged pictures
When you transfer the tagged pictures to your computer, the Kodak EasyShare software print screen opens. For details, click the Help button in EasyShare software.
For more information on printing from your computer, printer dock, PictBridge enabled printer, or card, see
page 44.
NOTE: For the best 4 x 6 in. (10 x 15 cm) prints, set the camera to a 3:2 picture size. (See page 29.)
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Tagging pictures/videos for emailing
First—on your computer
Use the on-screen keyboard to create an email address.
Second—tag pictures/videos on your camera
1 Press the Share button. Press to find a picture/video.
2 Press to highlight Email, then press the OK button.
3 Press to highlight an email address, then press the OK button.
To tag other pictures/videos with the same address, press to scroll through them. When the picture you want is displayed, press the OK button.
To send the pictures/videos to more than one address, repeat step 3.
Selected addresses are checked.
To remove a selection, highlight a checked address and press the OK button. To remove all email selections, highlight Clear All.
4 Press to highlight Exit, then press the OK button.
The Email icon appears in the status area.
5 Press the Share button to exit the menu. NOTE: To add an email address, use the Add Email menu choice. Then use the on-camera keyboard.
Third—transfer and email
When you transfer the tagged pictures/videos to your computer, EasyShare software prompts you to send the pictures/videos. For details, see Help in EasyShare software.
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Tagging pictures as favorites
Want to keep copies of your favorite pictures on your camera?
1. Tag pictures as favorites
2. View favorites on your camera
1 Press the Review button. Press to find a picture. 2 Press the Menu button, highlight Favorite, then press the OK button.
The Favorite icon appears in the status area. To remove the tag, press the OK button again.
1 Press the Review button, then the Menu button. 2 Use the Search feature.
Printing and emailing favorites
1 Press the Review button, then to find a picture.
2 Press the Menu button.
3 Highlight Print or Email, then press the OK button.
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Tagging pictures/videos
Use the Tag feature to create tag names and assign them to pictures/videos.
First—create tags names
1 Press the Review button. Press to find a picture/video.
2 Press the Menu button. Press to highlight Tag, then press the OK button.
3 Press to highlight Add Tag, then press the OK button.
4 Use the on-screen keyboard to create a tag name.
Second—assign tags
1 Press the Review button, then find a picture/video.
2 Press the Menu button.
3 Press to highlight Tag, then press the OK button.
4 Press to highlight a Tag name, then press the OK button.
To tag other pictures, press to scroll through the pictures. When the desired picture is displayed, press the OK button.
The tag name appears with the picture. A plus (+) means the picture has more than one tag.
Third—transfer to your computer
When you transfer the tagged pictures/videos to your computer, EasyShare software opens and categorizes your pictures/videos with the appropriate tags.
Pre-tagging
Use the Set Tag feature to pre-select tag names before you take pictures/videos. Then, all the pictures/videos you take are tagged with those tag names.
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CAUTION:
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
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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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Turn on the camera.
3
2
Connect the USB cable (U-8).
1
Turn off the camera.
Kodak EasyShare software opens on your computer and prompts you through the transfer process.
Transferring pictures with the USB cable
NOTE: Visit
www.kodak.com/go/howto
for an online tutorial on connecting.
Also available for transferring
You can also use a Kodak EasyShare camera dock or printer dock (see page 44) to transfer your pictures and videos. Purchase these and other accessories at a dealer of Kodak products or
www.kodak.com/go/z8612accessories.
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Printing pictures
Printing with a Kodak EasyShare printer or printer dock
Kodak EasyShare all-in-one printer—Connect your camera to a Kodak
EasyShare all-in-one printer and print directly—with or without a computer.
Kodak EasyShare printer dock—Dock your camera to the Kodak EasyShare printer dock and print directly—with or without a computer.
Purchase this and other accessories at a dealer of Kodak products or visit
www.kodak.com/go/z8612accessories.
Direct printing with an EasyShare all-in-one printer
Your camera is compatible with PictBridge technology, so you can print directly to PictBridge enabled printers. You need:
Camera with fully charged batteries
PictBridge enabled printer
USB cable (may be sold separately)
Connecting the camera to an EasyShare all-in-one printer
1 Turn off the camera and printer.
2 Connect the appropriate USB cable from the camera to the printer. (See your
printer user guide or visit
www.kodak.com/go/z8612accessories.)
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Printing from an EasyShare 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 interface turns off, press any button to redisplay it.
2 Press to choose a printing option, then press the OK button.
Current Picture—Press to choose a picture. Choose the number of copies.
Print Tagged—If your printer is capable, 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, on a card, or in Favorites. Choose the number of copies.
Image Storage—Access internal memory, a card, or Favorites.
NOTE: During direct printing, pictures are not permanently transferred or saved to the computer or printer.
Disconnecting the camera from an EasyShare 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
For details on printing pictures from your computer, click the Help button in EasyShare software.
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Ordering prints online
Kodak
Gallery (www.kodakgallery.com) is one of the many online print services
offered in the Kodak 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.
Order high-quality prints, photo greeting cards, frames, and albums—and have
them delivered to your door.
Printing from an optional SD/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 maker/picture kiosk.
(Contact a location prior to visiting. See
Take the card to your local photo retailer for professional printing.
www.kodak.com/go/picturemaker.)
Dock compatibility for your camera
To see which EasyShare printer docks are compatible with your camera, visit
www.kodak.com/go/dockcompatibility.
Purchase camera docks, printer docks, and other accessories at a dealer of Kodak products or
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6 Troubleshooting
For step-by-step product support, visit www.kodak.com/go/z8612support 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.
Flash is not open.
Pictures remaining number does not decrease after taking a picture.
Stored pictures are corrupted.
Install new batteries (see page 1).
Charge rechargeable batteries.
Remove the battery, then reinsert or replace it. If the camera still does
not function, visit www.kodak.com/go/z8612support and select Interactive Troubleshooting & Repairs.
If the camera is on but the flash is closed, move the On/Off button to
On again. After your turn off the camera, close the flash.
The camera is operating normally. Continue taking pictures.
Retake pictures. Do not insert or remove card while the camera is on.
Keep rechargeable batteries charged.
Transfer the pictures to the computer (see page 43), then format the
card or internal memory (see page 34).
Caution: Formatting a card deletes all pictures and videos,
including protected files.
In Review mode, you do not see a picture (or the expected picture) on the LCD screen.
Check the image storage location setting (see page 32).
When taking pictures, make sure that the Shutter button is pressed
completely down.
If problem persists, visit www.kodak.com/go/z8612support and select
Interactive Troubleshooting and Repairs.
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If Try one or more of the following
In Review mode, a blue or black screen is displayed instead of a picture.
Shutter button does not work.
Slide show does not run on external video device.
Transfer the picture to the computer (see page 43), then format the
card or internal memory (see page 34).
Caution: Formatting a card deletes all pictures and videos, including protected files.
Take another picture. If screen is still blue or black, visit
www.kodak.com/go/z8612support and select Interactive
Troubleshooting and Repairs.
Turn on the camera (see page 2).
Wait until the Image Storage icon stops blinking red before attempting
to take another picture.
Transfer pictures to the computer (see page 43), delete pictures from
the camera (page 17), switch image storage locations (see page 32), or insert a card with available memory (page 3).
If problem persists, visit www.kodak.com/go/z8612support and select
Interactive Troubleshooting and Repairs.
Adjust the camera Video Out setting (NTSC or PAL, see page 34).
See the external device’s user’s guide.
Picture is too light.
When using the flash, move so there is at least 2 ft (0.6 m) between
the camera and the subject.
Decrease Exposure Compensation (see page 37).
Picture is not clear.
Clean the lens (see page 59).
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.
Place the camera on a flat, steady surface or use a tripod.
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If Try one or more of the following
Troubleshooting
Picture is too dark.
Camera does not recognize SD/SDHC card.
Camera freezes up when a card is inserted or removed.
Turn on the flash (see page 9).
Move so there is no more than 25.6 ft (7.8 m) in wide angle and
14.4 ft (4.4 m) in telephoto between the camera and the subject.
Use Fill flash (see page 9) or change your position so light is not
behind the subject.
Increase Exposure Compensation (see page 37).
Purchase a certified SD/SDHC card.
Format the card in the camera (see page 34).
Caution: Formatting a card deletes all pictures and videos, including protected files.
Insert a card into the slot, then push to seat (see page 3).
Turn the camera off, then back on. Make sure the camera is turned off
before inserting or removing a card.
Try another SD/SDHC card.
Memory card full.
Memory card and internal memory full.
Insert a new card (see page 3), transfer pictures to the computer (see
page 43), or delete pictures (see page 17).
Transfer pictures to the computer (see page 43), then format the card
or internal memory (see page 34).
Caution: Formatting a card deletes all pictures and videos, including protected files.
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Camera/computer communications
If Try one or more of the following
The computer does not communicate with the camera.
Cannot transfer pictures.
(The Add New Hardware Wizard cannot locate drivers.)
Turn on the camera (see page 2).
Install new batteries (see page 1) or charge rechargeable batteries.
Connect cable to camera and computer port (see page 43).
Install the software (see page 42).
Disconnect the USB cable. Close all open applications. Re-install the
software (see page 42).
Disconnect camera from the computer. Close all software applications,
reconnect camera.
Disconnect USB cable. (If using camera dock or printer dock,
disconnect cable and remove camera from dock). Close all open applications. Re-install the software (see page 42).
Disconnect the USB cable. Close all open applications. Re-install the
software (see page 42).
Try another USB port, or another computer.
Try transferring pictures using a card reader.
LCD messages
If Try one or more of the following
No images to display
Memory card requires formatting
Memory card cannot be read (Please format memory card or insert another card)
Only one USB connection allowed.
Disconnect cable or rem. (remove) camera from dock.
Change image storage location setting (see page 32).
Insert a new card (see page 3) or format the card (see
page 34).
Caution: Formatting a card deletes all pictures and
videos, including protected files.
Unplug the USB cable from the camera.
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If Try one or more of the following
Troubleshooting
Internal memory requires formatting
Internal memory cannot be read (Please format internal memory)
No memory card (Files not copied)
Not enough space to copy files (Files not copied)
Memory card is locked (Insert new memory card)
Memory card is unusable (Insert new memory card)
Format the internal memory (see page 34).
Caution: Formatting deletes all pictures and videos, including protected files. (Formatting internal memory also deletes email addresses, tag names, and Favorites. To restore them, see the Kodak EasyShare software Help.)
Insert a card (see page 3).
Delete pictures from the image storage location you are
copying to (see page 17), or insert a new card (see
page 3).
Insert a new card (see page 3), move the switch on the
card to unlock the card, or change the image storage location to internal memory (see page 32).
Insert a new card (see page 3) or format the card (see
page 34).
High camera temperature. (Camera will be turned off.)
Can only mark image with 32 tag names. Only the first 32 tag names will be saved.
Unrecognized file format
Camera error #XXXX. See user’s guide.
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/z8612support and select Interactive
Troubleshooting & Repairs.
Delete one or more tag names associated with the image
(see page 41).
Transfer the picture to the computer (see page 43), or
delete it (page 17).
Turn camera off, then back on. If the message reappears,
visit www.kodak.com/go/z8612support and select Interactive Troubleshooting & Repairs.
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7 Getting help
Helpful links
Camera
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 (camera docks,
printer docks, lenses, cards, etc.) Download the latest camera firmware and
software See online demonstrations of your camera www.kodak.com/go/howto
www.kodak.com/go/z8612support
www.kodak.com/go/z8612accessories
www.kodak.com/go/z8612downloads
Software
Get information on EasyShare software www.kodak.com/go/easysharesw (or click
the Help button in EasyShare software)
Get help with the Windows operating system and working with digital pictures
www.kodak.com/go/pcbasics
Other
Get support for other cameras, software, accessories www.kodak.com/go/support Get information on Kodak EasyShare printer docks www.kodak.com/go/printerdocks Get information on Kodak inkjet products www.kodak.com/go/inkjet Optimize your printer for truer, more vibrant colors www.kodak.com/go/onetouch Register your camera www.kodak.com/go/register
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Getting help
NOTE: If you have questions concerning this product, you may speak with Kodak customer support.
Australia 1800 267 588 Netherlands 020 346 9372 Austria 0179 567 357 New Zealand 0800 880 120 Belgium 02 713 14 45 Norway 23 16 21 33 Brazil 0800 891 42 13 Philippines 1 800 1 888 9600 Canada 1 800 465 6325 Poland 00800 4411625 China 800 820 6027 Portugal 021 415 4125 Czech Republic 00 800 56325000 Russia 8 495 929 9166 Denmark 3 848 71 30 Singapore 800 6363 036 Ireland 01 407 3054 Slovakia 00 800 56325000 Finland 0800 1 17056 Spain 91 749 76 53 France 01 55 1740 77 Sweden 08 587 704 21 Germany 069 5007 0035 Switzerland 044 838 53 51 Greece 00800 44140775 Taiwan 0800 096 868 Hong Kong 800 901 514 Thailand 001 800 631 0017 Hungary 06 80 456 325 Turkey 00800 448827073 India 91 80 41374555
United Kingdom 0870 243 0270
(toll free 000800 440 1227) Italy 02 696 33452 United States 1 800 235 6325 Japan 03 5540 9002 International Toll Line +44 131 458 6714 Korea 080 708 5600 International Toll Fax +44 131 458 6962
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Camera specifications
For more specifications, visit www.kodak.com/go/z8612support.
CCD—1/2.5-type
Effective Pixels—3298 x 2472 (8.1 MP)
Lens—12X optical zoom lens, 36–432 mm (35 mm equivalent); f/2.8–f/4.8
Image stabilizer—Optical
Lens barrier—Lens cap
Digital zoom—5X continuous
Combined zoom—60X
Shutter speed—Mechanical shutter with CCD electronic; Smart Scene mode:
1/2–1/3200 sec.; P and M modes: 16-1/1000 sec.
Color display—6.4 cm (2.5 in) color hybrid LCD; 230 K (960 x 240) pixels
External storage—Optional SD/SDHC Card . (The SD logo is a trademark of
the SD Card Association.)
Internal storage—32 MB (21 MB available for image storage. 1 MB equals one million bytes.)
Focus system—TTL-AF (through-the-lens auto focus); Multi-zone AF, Center-zone AF; working range:
Auto: 24 in. (60 cm)–infinity @ wide; 3.9 ft (1.2m)–infinity @ telephoto Macro: 4.7–23.7 in. (12–60 cm) @ wide; 2–4.3 ft (0.6–1.3m) @ telephoto
AF Assist light—Yes
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ISO speed—Auto: 64–1600
Selectable: 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 (ISO 3200 available only in 2.2 MP and lower picture size in PASM modes.)
Exposure metering—TTL-AE; Multi-pattern, Center-weighted, Center-spot
Exposure compensation—+/-2.0 EV with 1/3 EV steps
Flash compensation—Yes
Exposure bracketing—3 images with selectable +/- 1/3 EV steps
White balance—Auto, Daylight, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Open Shade
Electronic flash—Auto flash; Guide no. 11 @ ISO 100; working range:
1.6–25.6 ft (0.5–7.8m) @ wide; 3.9–14.4 ft (1.2–4.4 m) @ telephoto
Flash modes—Auto, Fill, Red-eye, Off
Capture modes—Smart Scene, PASM, High ISO, Panorama, SCN modes, 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, Motion JPEG
Output image size—8.0 MP (4:3): 3264 x 2448 pixels
7.1 MP (3:2): 3264 x 2176 pixels
6.0 MP (16:9): 3264 x 1840 pixels
5.0 MP (4:3): 2592 x 1944 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
Color modes—High Color, Natural Color, Low Color, Black & White, Sepia
Sharpness—High, Normal, Low
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Video size—VGA (640 x 480 @30 fps); QVGA (320 x 240 @30 fps)
Power—AA lithium (non-rechargeable; not alkaline); 1 Kodak lithium digital
camera battery CRV3 (non-rechargeable); 1 Kodak Li-Ion rechargeable digital camera battery KLIC-8000; 3V AC adapter; Kodak EasyShare docks
Burst mode—Maximum 4 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
Communication with computer—USB 2.0 full speed (PIMA 15740 protocol) via
USB cable model U-8; USB 2.0 full speed (PIMA 15740 protocol) via compatible EasyShare dock
Video output—NTSC or PAL selectable
PictBridge compatibility—Yes
Auto power off—Selectable 1, 3, 5, 10 minutes
Microphone—Yes
Speaker—Yes
Sound tag—Yes
Date stamp—Yes
Tripod mount—1/4 inch
Size—104 x 65.6 x 70.5 mm (4.1 x 2.6 x 2.8 in.) @ power off
Weight—290 g (10.2 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. Favorites take up additional space in internal memory.
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/z8612downloads.
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
Use only a USB-certified computer equipped with a current-limiting motherboard.
www.kodak.com/go/accessories.
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.
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Use only batteries approved for this product to avoid risk of explosion.
Keep batteries out of the reach of children.
Do not allow batteries to touch metal objects, including coins. Otherwise, a battery
may short circuit, discharge energy, become hot, or leak.
Do not disassemble, install backward, or expose batteries to liquid, moisture, fire,
or extreme temperature.
Remove the battery when the product is stored for an extended period of time. In
the unlikely event that battery fluid leaks inside the product, contact Kodak customer support.
In the unlikely event that battery fluid leaks onto your skin, wash immediately with
water and contact your local health provider. For additional health-related information, contact your local Kodak customer support.
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, see www.kodak.com/go/batterytypes.
Battery life
Kodak Li-Ion rechargeable digital camera battery KLIC-8000: 275 pictures
Kodak lithium digital camera battery CRV3 (non-rechargeable): 300 pictures
AA lithium batteries: 200 pictures
Battery life per CIPA testing method (Approx. number of pictures). Actual life may vary based on usage.
Extending battery life
Use power-saving features (see page 34).
Limit activities that quickly deplete battery power (reviewing pictures on the
camera, excessive use of the flash).
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Dirt on the battery contacts can affect battery life. Wipe the contacts with a clean,
dry cloth before loading 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.
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 Web site at Kodak Web site at www.kodak.com/go/z8612support.
www.eiae.org or the
Limited warranty
Kodak warrants Kodak consumer electronic products and accessories (“Products”), excluding batteries, to be free from malfunctions and defects in both materials and workmanship for one year from the date of purchase. Retain the original dated sales receipt. Proof of the date of purchase will be 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
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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.
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, and disclaims the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. In the event that the exclusion of any implied warranty is ineffective under the law, the duration of the implied warranty will be one year from the purchase date or such longer period as required by law. 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.
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Kodak EasyShare Z81612/ZD8612 IS digital camera
Your ri g h 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 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
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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.
Australian C-Tick
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.
FCC and Industry Canada
This device complies with Industry Canada RSS-210 and FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment labeling
EU: It is the final user's responsibility to discard this equipment into an approved, segregated collection scheme to enable its suitable treatment/disposal and to improve human/environmental protection. For more information, see your retailer,
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local authority, or
Korean Class B ITE
VCCI Class B ITE
China RoHS
www.kodak.com/go/recycle. (Product weight: 290 g.)
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Eastman Kodak Company Rochester, NY 14650
AIO-40
Russian GOST-R
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A
A/V out, 25 about picture, video, 16 about this camera, 34 accessories, 43
battery, 58 buying, 52 printer dock, 44
SD/SDHC card, 3 advanced digital zoom, 34 AF control, 30 appendix, 54 auto
enhancement, 20
flash, 9
focus framing marks, 5
OK, ii review, 15 shutter, i zoom, 8
C
cable
audio/video, 25 USB, 43
camera screen
error messages, 50 camera sounds, 33 candle light, 7 capture frame grid, 33 caring for your camera, 59 clock, setting, 2 color mode, 30
B
backlight, 7 battery
extending life, 58 life, 58
loading, 1 beach, 7 bookmarks, 22 burst, using, 12 button
burst, 12
delete, 5
flash, 9
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compatibility, dock, 46 copy pictures
card to memory, 27 memory to card, 27
to computer, 42 cropping pictures, 20, 21 customer support, 52, 53
D
date setting, 2 date stamp, 32 DC-in, ii deleting
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during quickview, 5 pictures/video, 17
protecting pictures, videos, 17 digital zoom, using, 8 displaying slide show, 23 disposal, recycling, 59, 63 dock compatibility, 46 doing more with your camera, 29 download pictures, 42
E
EasyShare software, installing, 42 emailing pictures, videos, 39 error messages, 50 exposure
bracketing interval, 32
compensation, 35, 37
infinity, 10 macro, 10
normal AF, 10 format, 34 framing grid, 35
G
grid, framing, 35 guidelines, battery, 58
H
HDTV dock, 25 help, 47
camera, 47
web links, 52 high ISO, 6 histogram, 37
metering, 31
external video device
viewing pictures, videos, 25
F
favorites
tagging, 40 filter pictures, videos, 26 fireworks, 7 firmware, upgrading, 57 flash
settings, 9 flower, 7 focus
framing marks, 5
zone, 32 focus mode
I
icons, mode dial, 6 image stabilizer, 33 image storage, 32 information
about pictures, videos, 16
installing
batteries, 1 SD/SDHC card, 3 software, 42
internal memory, storage capacity, 57
K
Kodak EasyShare software
upgrading, 57 Kodak Perfect Touch technology, 20 Kodak web sites, 52
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L
landscape, 7 LCD, ii
brightness, 32 reviewing pictures, 15
reviewing videos, 15 lens, cleaning, 59 loading
batteries, 1
SD/SDHC card, 3
software, 42
M
Macintosh computers, installing
software on, 42 magnify picture, 15 maintenance, camera, 59 manner/museum, 7 manual, 35 memory
inserting card, 3
storage capacity, 57 mode dial, 6 modes
manual, 35 modes, capture
high ISO, 6
PASM, 6
SCN (scene), 6
smart scene, 6
video, 6 multimedia slide show, 24 multiple selections, 27 multi-up, 26
N
night landscape, 7 night portrait, 7
O
OK button, ii online prints, ordering, 46 optical zoom, 8 orientation sensor, 34
P
panoramic pictures, 13 PASM modes, 35 Perfect Touch technology, 20 PictBridge enabled printer, 44 picture size, 29 picture/video settings, 29 pictures
checking settings, 28 copying, 27 cropping, 20, 21 deleting, 17 emailing tagged, 39 Kodak Perfect Touch, 20 magnifying, 15 printing, 45 protecting, 17 reviewing, 15 storage capacity, 57 taking, modes, 6
transfer, 42 portrait, 6 power, camera, 2 printer dock, 44
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printing
from a card, 46 from computer, 45 optimizing printer, 52 order online, 46 PictBridge technology, 44 tagged pictures, 46
with EasyShare printer dock, 44 problem-solving, 47 program and manual, 6 protecting pictures, videos, 17
Q
quickview
setting, 32
using, 5
R
ready light, 4 recycling, disposal, 59, 63 red-eye, flash, 9 regulatory information, 61 repair, 52 review button, 15 reviewing pictures/videos
after taking, 15
as you take them, 5
deleting, 17
protecting, 17
slide show, 23 running a slide show, 23
beach, 7 candle light, 7 fireworks, 7 flower, 7 landscape, 7 manner/museum, 7 night landscape, 7 night portrait, 7 panorama, 13 portrait, 6 self-portrait, 7 snow, 7 sport, 7 stage, 7 sunset, 7
text, 7 SCN (scene), 6 SD/SDHC card
inserting, 3
printing from, 46
storage capacities, 57 search pictures, videos, 26 select multiple pictures/videos, 27 self-portrait, 7 self-timer
with pictures, 11 service and support telephone
numbers, 53
setting
about this camera, 34
advanced digital zoom, 34
S
scene modes, 6
backlight, 7
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AF control, 30
camera sounds, 33
capture frame grid, 33
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color mode, 30 date and time, 2 date stamp, 32 exposure bracketing, 32 exposure metering, 31 flash, 9 focus zone, 32 image stabilizer, 33 image storage, 32 LCD brightness, 32 orientation sensor, 34 picture size, 29 picture taking modes, 6 picture/video, 29 quickview, 32 self-timer, 11 sharpness, 31 sound volume, 34 tag, 33 video out, 34 video size, 30
white balance, 31 sharing pictures, videos, 38 sharpness, 31 shutter
button, i
problems, 48
self-timer delay, 11
speed, 35 slide show
continuous loop, 24
problems, 48
running, 23 smart scene, 6
snow, 7 software
installing, 42
upgrading, 57 sort pictures, videos, 26 sound volume, 34 sounds, camera, 33 specifications, camera, 54 sport, 7 stage, 7 storage capacity, 57 strap, 1 strap post, ii sunset, 7 support, technical, 52, 53
T
tag
favorites, 40
for email, 39
for print, 38
set, 33 telephone support, 53 television, slide show, 25 text, 7 time, setting, 2 timer, shutter delay, 11 transferring pictures, videos, 42 trash can, deleting, 5 troubleshooting, 47
camera, 47
camera/computer
communications, 50
error messages, 50
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turning camera on/off, 2
U
undelete, 17 upgrading software, firmware, 57 URLs, Kodak web sites, 52 USB cable, 43 USB, A/V out, ii
V
video, 6
action print, 23 bookmarks, 22 checking settings, 28 copying, 27 emailing tagged, 39 out, 34
transfer, 42
viewing, 15 viewing
by date, tag, 26
by multi-up, 26 viewing picture/video
after taking, 5, 15
information, 16 volume, adjusting, 34
W
warranty, 59 WEEE, 63 white balance, 31 Windows OS-based computers
installing software, 42
protecting, 17 reviewing, 15 size, 30 storage capacities, 57
optical, x
Z
zoom
digital, 8
optical, 8
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