Kodak FZ152 User Manual
User Manual
Before You Start
Declaration of Conformity
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For Customers in the U.S.A.
Tested to Comply with FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
This device complies with part 15 of the 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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proper, safe disposal of this product.
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About this Manual
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symbol「 」.
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Safety Notes
Safety notes for this camera
Do not drop the camera or allow it to hit solid objects.
Do not attempt to disassemble or repair the camera.
Do not use or store the camera in dusty places or on a beach to prevent dust or sand from
entering the camera, causing possible damage to it.
Do not use or store the camera in a hot environment or under direct sunlight.
Do not use or store the camera near a powerful magnetic field, for example near a magnet or
transformer.
Avoid touching the lens of the camera.
Do not expose the camera to direct sunlight for a long period of time.
To prevent the camera from being damaged by moisture, do not use or store the camera in very humid
environments, such as in rain or near bodies of water.
If water accidentally comes in contact with the camera, turn the camera off, remove the battery
and the memory card, and dry it within 24 hours.
When you take the camera from a cold place to a warmer environment, condensation may occur.
Please wait for a reasonable period of time before you turn it on.
Before you remove the battery and memory card, the camera should be turned off.
When you clean the body of the camera, do not use abrasive, alcohol-based or organic cleaner.
Use a professional lens wiping cloth and dedicated cleaner to wipe and clean the lens.
Download your photos and remove the memory card when you are going to store the camera for
a long period of time.
If this camera is not in use for a long time, please keep it in a dry and clean condition.
Our company will not pay compensation for any failure of playback of pictures or videos caused
by improper operation.
Safety notes for battery
Please use a battery that is the same type as the one included.
Please use the attached charger to charge the battery.
If battery fluid leaks inside the camera, contact our customer service department. If battery fluid
leaks onto your skin, rinse your skin with clean water and seek immediate medical attention.
Disposal of used batteries should be carried out in accordance with the local (national or
regional) regulations.
To prevent the battery from being damaged, do not drop the battery or allow it to hit solid
objects or to be scratched by the objects.
Do not let the battery come in contact with metal objects (including coins) to avoid short
circuiting, discharging, excessive heat, or possible leakage.
Do not attempt to disassemble the battery.
Do not expose the battery to water. Always keep the battery contacts dry.
Do not heat the battery or throw it into a fire to avoid a possible explosion.
Do not store the battery in a hot environment or in direct sunlight.
If the battery overheats during charging or use, stop charging or use immediately. Turn off the
product, remove the battery carefully, and wait until it cools down.
When the camera is stored for a long period of time, remove the battery and keep it in a dry
place that is not accessible to infants and children.
In a colder environment, the performance of the battery could be noticeably reduced.
When you install the battery, install it according to the positive and negative markings on the
battery compartment. Never force it into the battery compartment.
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Safety notes for memory card
We suggest buying only well-known, name brand memory cards to ensure peak performance.
Format the memory card using the camera before you use it or insert a new one.
Do not drop the memory card or allow it to hit solid objects to avoid damaging it.
Do not attempt to disassemble or repair the memory card.
Do not expose the memory card to water. Always keep it dry.
Do not remove the memory card when the camera is turned on. Otherwise, the memory card
could be damaged.
Do not directly edit the data on the memory card. Copy the data to your PC before you edit them.
When the camera is stored for a long period of time, be sure to download your photos and
remove the memory card. Store it in a dry environment.
Do not modify the name of the files or folders of the memory card using your PC. Modifying the
file names may cause the files to not be recognized on the camera or a possible error may occur.
A photo taken with the camera will be stored in the folder that is automatically generated on the
memory card. Do not store photos that are not taken using this
camera in these folders as the pictures cannot be recognized during the playback.
When you insert a memory card, make sure the notch of the card matches the markings on the
top of the card slot.
Other Safety Notes
Do not disconnect the power or turn the camera off during the update process. Doing so may
cause incorrect data to be written and the camera may not power on later.
When using your camera on an airplane, observe the relevant rules specified by the airline.
Due to the limitations of manufacturing technology, the LCD may have a few dead or bright
pixels. These pixels do no effect the quality or performance of the camera, photos or video.
Do not expose the LCD to water. In a humid environment, only wipe it with a soft and dry
cleaning cloth.
If the LCD screen is damaged, pay particular attention to the liquid crystal in the screen. If any of
the following situations arise, take the recommended immediate action indicated below:
1. If liquid crystal comes in contact with your skin, please wipe with a dry cloth, wash thoroughly
with soap, and rinse with plenty of clean water.
2. If liquid crystal gets into your eye, flush the eye immediately with plenty of clean water for at
least 15 minutes and then seek for medical assistance.
3. If liquid crystal is swallowed, immediately flush your mouth thoroughly with clean water and
induce vomiting. Seek for medical assistance.
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Contents
Before You Start ...................................................................................................... 1
Safety Notes ........................................................................................................... 3
Contents .................................................................................................................. 7
Getting Ready ....................................................................................................... 11
Accessories Included ......................................................................................................................................11
Part Names ......................................................................................................................................................12
Installing Battery and Memory Card ..........................................................................................................14
Charging Battery.............................................................................................................................................16
Turning Camera On and Off .........................................................................................................................17
How to take pictures ......................................................................................................................................17
Set your Language, Date/Time ...................................................................................................................18
Mode Overview ....................................................................................................21
LCD Screen Display ........................................................................................................................................21
Overview of the Screen Icons in Photo Shooting Mode .................................................................21
Overview of the Screen Icons in Movie Mode .................................................................................22
Using the Mode Button ................................................................................................................................ 23
Panorama Mode.....................................................................................................................................24
Scene Mode ............................................................................................................................................ 25
Basic Operation ...................................................................................................29
Using the Zoom Function .............................................................................................................................29
Display Setting ...............................................................................................................................................30
Macro Mode ....................................................................................................................................................31
Self-timer Setting ..........................................................................................................................................32
Flash Mode ..................................................................................................................................................... 33
EV Setting........................................................................................................................................................34
Using Quick Recording .................................................................................................................................36
Playback Mode ....................................................................................................37
Overview of the Screen Icons in Playback Mode .................................................................................... 37
Viewing Photos and Videos .........................................................................................................................38
Thumbnail View .............................................................................................................................................39
Using Zoom Playback (for still pictures only) ........................................................................................ 40
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Slideshow .........................................................................................................................................................41
Photos and Video Deletion .........................................................................................................................42
Using the Menus .................................................................................................43
Shooting Menu ...............................................................................................................................................43
Shooting Setting Menu .................................................................................................................................49
Movie Menu ................................................................................................................................................... 53
Movie Setting Menu .....................................................................................................................................56
Playback Menu .............................................................................................................................................. 57
Playback Setting Menu.................................................................................................................................60
Setup Menu .................................................................................................................................................... 63
Sound Settings .......................................................................................................................................64
Power Saver ............................................................................................................................................64
Language .................................................................................................................................................65
World Time .............................................................................................................................................65
Date & Time ............................................................................................................................................65
LCD Brightness .......................................................................................................................................65
File Setting ......................................................................................................................................................66
Format ......................................................................................................................................................66
Copy to Card ...........................................................................................................................................67
File Numbering ....................................................................................................................................... 67
Reset .........................................................................................................................................................68
FW Version .............................................................................................................................................68
Connection Settings ...........................................................................................69
Connecting to a Computer ..........................................................................................................................69
Connecting to a PictBridge Compatible Printer .......................................................................................71
Using the PictBridge Menu .......................................................................................................................... 73
Video System .................................................................................................................................................77
Set Eye-Fi Card Connection Mode ............................................................................................................. 78
Appendices ...........................................................................................................79
Product Specifications ..................................................................................................................................79
Prompts and Warning Messages ...............................................................................................................83
Troubleshooting .............................................................................................................................................87
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Getting Ready
Accessories Included
Your camera box should contain the camera model you purchased along with the following
accessories. If anything is missing or appears to be damaged, please contact your retailer. (Based on
sales in different countries or regions, the shape of the AC adapter will vary. Please subject to the
actual product will prevail.)
Li-ion battery
Quick Start Guide
Quick start guide Service card
AC adapter Wrist strapRechargeable
Warranty card
Micro USB cable
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Part Names
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1. Micro USB port
2. Zoom lever
3. Shutter button
4. Power button
5. AF assist beam/Self-timer lamp
6. Flash lamp
7. Lens
8. Microphone
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9. Indicator lamp
10. Fast video recording button
11. Mode button
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Display button/Arrow button (Up)
Flash button/Arrow button (Right)
14. SET button
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15. Playback button
16. Battery cover
17. CA Delete button/Arrow button (Down)
18. Menu button
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Macro button/Self-timer button/
Arrow button (Left)
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20. Tripod socket
21. Speaker
22. LCD
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Installing Battery and Memory Card
1. Open the battery cover.
2. Insert the battery into the battery
compartment according to the negative
and positive directions as illustrated in the
picture. Push the battery down until it locks
in place.
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3. Insert the memory card into the memory
card slot as shown in the diagram below:
Write
protection
buckle
The memory card (SD/SDHC) is optional
and not included in all camera packaging.
It needs to be purchased separately.
Please use an original memory card
which is Class 4 or higher and has a
capacity of 4GB to 32GB.
4. Close the battery cover.
To remove your memory card, open the
battery cover, gently press the memory
card to eject it and remove it carefully.
Charging Battery
Please insert the battery and charge it under
shutdown mode.
1. Connect the camera and the power charger
using the supplied Micro USB cable.
2. Insert the plug of the power charger into the
power outlet to charge the battery.
3. When the camera is turned off, you can also
connect the camera to your PC using a Micro
USB cable to charge the battery.
After the battery is stored for a long period
of time, use the supplied power charger to
charge the battery prior to use.
Charging indicator:
Steady orange: Charging.
The indicator will go out once charging is
finished.
To have maximum battery life, charge the
battery for at least 4 hours the first time.
Please charge the battery indoors
between 0°C and 40°C.
The camera will only charge while
powered off. If the camera is turned on
while connected to power, normal camera
functions will be available for use, but the
camera will not charge until it is turned off.
Indicator lamp
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Turning Camera On and Off
How to take pictures
Press the power button to turn the camera on.
To turn the camera off, press the power button
again.
Power Button
When the power is off, press and hold
the button to power on and enter
playback mode.
1. Hold the camera with both hands , not
blocking the flash and lens by fingers.
2. Aim the camera at the object and then
frame with the LCD.
3. Use the zoom lever to select Tele or Wide
positions to zoom in or out on your subject.
4. Press the shutter button half way to focus
on the subject. When the focus frame turns
green, press the shutter button completely
down to take the picture.
Set your Language, Date/Time
Set your Language, Date/Time after the first power-on
1. When you turn the camera on for the
first time, the language selection screen
appears.
2. Press the direction buttons to select your
desired language.
3. After you press the button to confirm
the selection, the Date/Time settings
screen appears.
4. Press the left/right button to select
the Date/Time to be adjusted: Time is
displayed in YYYY.MM.DD HH:MM.
5. Press the up/down button to adjust the
value for the selected Date/Time.
6. Press the button to confirm the time
settings and the snapshot screen appears.
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Resetting your Language
After you set your language for the first time,
follow the instructions below to reset your
language.
1. Press the button, press the up/down
button to select , and press the
button to enter the menu.
2. Press the up/down button to select , and
press the button or right button to enter
the menu.
3. Press the up/down button to
select「Language」and press the
button or right button to enter the menu.
4. Press the direction buttons to select your
desired language and press the button
to confirm.
5. Press the button and the snapshot
screen appears.
Resetting Date/Time
After you set your Date/Time for the first time,
follow the instructions below to reset date and
time.
1. Press the button, press the up/down
button to select , and press the
button to enter the menu.
2. Press the up/down button to select , and
press the button or right button to enter
the menu.
3. Press the up/down button to select「Date
& Time」and press the button or right
button to enter the menu.
4. Press the left/right button to select
the Date/Time to be adjusted: Time is
displayed in YYYY.MM.DD HH:MM.
5. Press the up/down button to press the
value for your selected block. After you
finish your settings, press the button to
confirm.
6. Press the button and the following
snapshot screen appears.
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Mode Overview
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ISO
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SD
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LCD Screen Display
Overview of the Screen Icons in Photo Shooting Mode
1 Shooting Mode 9 Image Size 17
OIS (Optical Image
Stabilization)
2 Macro Mode 10 Video Quality 18 Eye-Fi ON (with signal)
Zoom Display (By turning
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the Zoom Lever)
Memory Card/Built-in
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Memory
5 Battery Status 13
6 White Balance 14 Focus Frame 22 AF Mode
7 Color Effect 15 Shutter Speed 23 Flash Mode
8 Number of remaining shots 16 Histogram
11 ISO Value 19 Continuous Shot
Remaining
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Recording time
Exposure
Compensation
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21 Self-timer
Overview of the Screen Icons in Movie Mode
-0.3 EV
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00:56:00
SD
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1 Movie Mode 6 Battery Status 11 Focus Frame
2 Macro Mode 7 Color Effect 12 Image Stabilization
3 Self-timer 8 Video Quality 13 Eye-Fi ON (with signal)
Zoom Display (By
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turning the Zoom Lever)
Memory Card/Built-in
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Memory
Remaining Recording
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time
10 Exposure Compensation 15 AF Mode
14 Expo Metering
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Using the Mode Button
This camera provides a convenient mode button that allows you to switch easily among different
modes. After pressing the button to enter the mode selection menu, press the left/right button
to choose the selected mode. Press the button to confirm your selection. All the available modes
are listed below:
Mode Name Icon Description
Auto Mode
Manual Mode This mode is for manually setting EV, shutter speed and ISO value.
In this mode, the optimal conditions for taking pictures will be set based
on the subject and environment. It is the most commonly used mode for
taking pictures.
Portrait Mode
Movie Mode Record videos.
Panorama
Mode
Scene Mode
The best setting for portrait shooting, enables AE/AF for faces. The
camera is set to automatically adjust exposure for realistic capture of
skin tones.
In this mode, up to 4 frames can be stitched together to create a single
panoramic photo.
Choose from 20 different pre-set scene types and effects for your
photos.
Panorama Mode
Panorama Mode allows you to create
a panoramic picture. The camera will
automatically compose a panoramic picture
using the individual shots that you take.
Follow these easy steps to create a panoramic
picture:
1. Press the button to select panorama
mode ( ).
2. Press the direction buttons to select a
shooting direction. (The right direction
is used as default if you do not make any
choice) 2 seconds later, the camera is ready
to take pictures. You can also press the
button or half press the shutter button to be
ready to take pictures.
3. Compose the first view of the panoramic
picture on the LCD and press the Shutter
button to capture the image.
4. After the first shot is taken, the
semi-transparent image of the first shot
will appear at the edge of the screen. You
can use this image to compose your picture
before you press the Shutter button to
capture and finish manual stitching.
5. If continuous pictures are less than 4 shots,
press the button, the camera will splice
the pictures automatically. Press playback
button to enter playback mode to see the
effect.
6. If you take 4 pictures, the camera will splice
the pictures automatically. Press playback
button to enter playback mode to see the
effect.
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During shooting, the flash, self-
Auto Scene
timer, macro modes and exposure
compensation are not available. Focus
adjustment is also not available at this
time.
In Panorama Mode, up to 4 photos can
be captured when the image size is set
at 2M.
During panorama mode shooting, press
the button to interrupt shooting and
save the current pictures taken. Press the
down button ( ) to cancel shooting and
not to save the previously taken pictures.
Scene Mode
You can select an appropriate mode from
the 20 scene modes according to the type of
environment you are shooting. The camera
then configures the most appropriate settings
automatically.
1. Press the button to select scene mode
( ). The LCD will display a menu like
the example below:
2. Press the direction buttons to select a
scene, and press the button to confirm.
3. If any need of changing the scene, please
press the button and then the button
and finally the direction buttons to reselect
the scene.
Scene Description
Auto Scene
Landscape
Sport
Beach
Sunset
Fireworks
Night Landscape
Snow
Children
ID
Glass
Photo Frame
Identifies the scene automatically; Person, Backlighting, Landscape,
Macro, Night Scene, Night Scene Person, Auto.
For landscapes and outdoor shots. Vivid reproduction of green and
blue.
For fast-moving subjects. Capture sharp, action shots with minimal
blur. This mode is not recommended for shooting indoors.
For taking pictures in areas with strong sunlight.
For sunsets. Capture subjects in strong sunlight.
For fireworks at night. Slower shutter speed is adjusted for brilliant
images. The use of a tripod is recommended.
For night scenes. The use of tripod is recommended.
For snow scenes. Reproduce natural, clear white scenes.
Turns off flash automatically. Avoids disturbing subject, suitable for
taking photos of children.
For shooting ID size photos. (It is recommended to print using 6-inch
4R (6X4) photographic paper).
For objects behind transparent glass.
For adding interesting frame effects to the photo.
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