Kodak EasyShare Z8612 User Guide

 Installing the software

After installing the software, return to this User Guide.

Before connecting any cables, install the software that was
included with your camera. Follow the on-screen instructions.

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.

 Loading the batteries

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Note: After you turn off the
camera, carefully push down
the flash to close it.

 Attaching the strap

 Turning on the camera

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 Setting the language, date/time

to change

to accept

to change

OK

to accept

Language:

Date/Time:

for previous/next field

OK

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Pictures Videos

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2

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Press the Shutter button
halfway to lock the focus.

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

Press the Shutter button
completely down and
release.
To stop recording, press
and release the Shutter
button again.

Framing
marks

Smart
Scene
mode

Video
mode

 Taking a picture/video

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 Reviewing pictures/videos

Review

previous/next picture/video

USB cable Kodak EasyShare printer

dock or camera dock

(May be sold separately.)

For dock compatibility, visit
www.kodak.com/go/dockcompatibility.

To purchase accessories, visit
www.kodak.com/go/z8612accessories.

To use an EasyShare dock, see its
Getting Started Guide.

Turn on camera.

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Connect USB cable.

1

Turn off camera.

Kodak EasyShare software
opens on your computer
and prompts you through
the transfer process.

2

USB
cable
U-8

 Transferring pictures/videos

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Congratulations!

You have:

• set up your camera

• taken pictures

• transferred pictures to your computer

Visit www.kodak.com/go/z8612support and
www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter for:

• the extended user guide

• interactive troubleshooting and repairs

• interactive tutorials

• FAQs

• downloads

• accessories

• printing information

• product registration

Keep learning!

Finish reading this book, so you can take and share your best pictures!

 Keep learning about your camera!

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Front view

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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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Back view

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1 LCD 7 DC-In, for optional 3V AC adapter
2 Info, Review, Delete, Menu buttons 8 Battery compartment
3 On/Off 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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1 Doing more with your camera

P

A
S
M

ISO

SCN

Capture modes

Capture mode For

Smart
Scene

Program
Aperture

priority
Shutter

priority
Manual

High ISO

Scene Point-and-shoot simplicity under special conditions.

Panorama

Video

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.

More creative control. (See page 20).

People in low-light scenes.

“Stitching” 2 or 3 pictures into 1 panoramic scene.

Video with sound. (See page 4.)

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Doing more with your camera

Optical
zoom

Digital
zoom

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.

2 Press Telephoto (T) or Wide (W) to zoom in/out.

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

Use digital zoom to get up to 5X beyond optical zoom while taking pictures.You may
notice decreased image quality when using digital zoom.

24 in. (60 cm)–infinity @ wide

3.9 ft (1.2m)–infinity @ telephoto

4.7–23.7 in. (12–60 cm) @ wide
2–4.3 ft (0.6–1.3m) @ telephoto

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Doing more with your camera

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
(in the Setup menu): the flash
fires once and the camera
automatically corrects red-eye in
the picture.

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
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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Doing more with your camera

Using focus modes

1 In most Still modes, press the Focus button:

2 Compose the scene. Press the Shutter button

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.

■ Once for Macro (close-up)

■ Again for Landscape (infinity)

■ Again to return to normal Auto Focus

halfway, then completely down.

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Doing more with your camera

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.

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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Doing more with your camera

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 set the focus.

3 Press the Shutter button completely down and

hold it to take pictures.

The camera stops taking pictures when you release the
Shutter button or when the pictures are taken.

Mode Icon Description Purpose

First
Burst

Camera takes up to 4 pictures while the Shutter
button is pressed.

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

Last
Burst

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

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Doing more with your camera

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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2 Working with pictures/videos

magnify 2X - 8X

W/T

view other parts of the picture
return to 1X

OK

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.

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.

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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

Scroll arrows

Email tag

Favorite tag

Print tag

Perfect Touch tech.

Picture number

Image storage location

Review mode

Protected

Low battery

Selected picture

Ta g

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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3 Using the advanced features

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.

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Using the advanced features

Program

Aperture
Priority

Shutter
Priority

Manual

Using PASM modes

Use PASM 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

P

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

A

field (the range of sharpness). The aperture
setting may be affected by optical zoom.

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

Aperture, exposure
compensation, flash
compensation, and ISO speed

Shutter Priority mode is primarily used to

S

prevent blur when your subject is moving. The
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,

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Manual mode offers the highest level of creative
control. (To prevent blur, use a tripod for slow
shutter speeds.)

including Flash, are maintained for P, A, S, and M modes—even when you change modes or turn off
the camera. Use Reset Camera (in the Setup menu) to reset P, A, S, or M mode to its default setting.

Shutter speed, exposure
compensation, flash
compensation, and ISO speed

Aperture, shutter speed, flash
compensation, and ISO speed

Using the advanced features

ISO speedAperture

Shutter speed

Exposure compensation

Flash compensation

Changing P, A, S, or M mode 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. (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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4 Solving camera problems

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.

Stored pictures are
corrupted.

Camera freezes up
when a card is
inserted or
removed.

■ Install new batteries (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.

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

Keep rechargeable batteries charged.

■ Transfer the pictures to the computer, then format the card or internal

memory.

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

■ 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.

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5 Appendix

CAUTION:

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. 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.

■ 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.

Limited Warranty

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Appendix

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 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.

Your rights

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.

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Appendix

Kodak EasyShare Z8612/ZD8612 IS digital camera

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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Appendix

N137

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, local authority, or

www.kodak.com/go/recycle. (Product weight: 290 g.)

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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Appendix

Eastman Kodak Company
Rochester, NY 14650

AIO-40

Korean Class B ITE

VCCI Class B ITE

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.

Russian GOST-R

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Appendix

China RoHS

Eastman Kodak Company
Rochester, New York 14650
© Eastman Kodak Company, 2008
Kodak and EasyShare are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company.

4F8007_en

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