Kodak AZ401 User Manual

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KODAK PIXPRO AZ401

DIGITAL CAMERA

User Manual

BEFORE YOU START

Declaration of Conformity

Responsible Party:	JK Imaging Ltd.
Address:	JK Imaging Ltd., 17239 So. Main Street, Gardena, CA 90248 USA
	JK Imaging Europe, 71 Clarendon Road, Watford, WD17 1DS, UK
Company Website:	http://kodakpixpro.com

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.

For Customers in Europe

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Batteries: Please dispose of used batteries at designated collection centers.

Packaging: Please follow local regulations for the recycling of packaging.

About this Manual

Thank you for purchasing this KODAK PIXPRO Digital Camera. Please read this manual carefully and keep it in a safe place for future reference.

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This manual provides you with instructions on how to use your new KODAK PIXPRO Digital

Camera. Every effort has been made to ensure that the contents of this manual are accurate, however JK Imaging Ltd. reserves the right to make changes without notice.

Throughout this manual, the following symbols are used to help you locate information quickly and easily:

Indicates useful information.

In the instructions below, the following symbols may be used throughout this manual on how to operate the camera. This is to facilitate better understanding.

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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

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.

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.

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 product off during the update process. Doing so may cause incorrect data to be written and the product may not power on later.

Do not hang the neck strap of the camera around the neck of a child.

When using your product 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 of the 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 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.

BEFORE YOU START.............	1
SAFETY NOTES......................	3
CONTENTS.............................	7
GETTING READY...................	11
Accessories Included...................................	11
Install lens cap and neck strap...................	12
Part Names.....................................................	13
Installing Battery and Memory Card.........	15
Turn On / Off the Camera...........................	17
How to take pictures....................................	17
Set your Language, Date/Time
after the first power-on........................	18
Resetting your Language.....................	18
Set your Language, Date/Time..................	18
Resetting Date/Time............................	19

MODE OVERVIEW................	20
Display Setting...............................................	20
LCD Screen Display......................................	21
Overview of the screen icons in
photo shooting mode...........................	21
Overview of the screen icons in
movie mode............................................	23
Overview of the screen icons in
playback mode.......................................	24
Using the Mode Dial.....................................	25
Auto Mode.....................................................	26
Program AE....................................................	27
Shutter Priority .............................................	27
Aperture Priority...........................................	28
Manual Mode................................................	28
Face Beautifier...............................................	29
Panorama Mode............................................	30
Scene Mode....................................................	31
Auto Scene Mode (ASCN)	33
Auto Scene Mode (ASCN)	33	7

Custom Settings............................................	34
BASIC OPERATION..............	36
Using the Zoom Function............................	36
Focus Setting..................................................	37
Macro Mode..................................................	38
Self-timer Setting..........................................	39
Flash Mode ....................................................	40
White Balance Setting.................................	41
Continuous Shot............................................	42
EV Setting.......................................................	43
Exposure Compensation......................	43
ISO............................................................	44
Shutter Adjustment..............................	44
Aperture Adjustment...........................	45
Using Quick Recording................................	45
i Button Function Menu...............................	46

PLAYBACK............................	47
Viewing Photos and Videos........................	47
Thumbnail View............................................	48
Using Zoom Playback (for still pictures
only).................................................................	49
Photos and Video Deletion.........................	50
Slideshow........................................................	51
USING THE MENUS..............	52
Photo Setup Menu........................................	52
Expo Metering (Exposure
Metering)................................................	52
Image Size...............................................	53
OIS............................................................	53
Cont. AF...................................................	54
HDR..........................................................	54
Face Beautifier.......................................	55
Scene........................................................	55
Photo Shooting Setting Menu....................	57

Quality.....................................................	57
AF-Assist Beam.....................................	58
Digital Zoom..........................................	58
Date Imprint...........................................	59
Quick Review.........................................	59
Custom Settings....................................	60
Face Detection.......................................	60
Movie Menu...................................................	61
Expo Metering (Exposure
Metering)................................................	61
Video Quality.........................................	62
OIS............................................................	62
Movie Setting Menu.....................................	63
Custom Settings....................................	64
Digital Zoom..........................................	64
Playback Menu..............................................	65
Playback..................................................	66
HDR..........................................................	66
Touch-up.................................................	67

Rotate......................................................	68
Resize.......................................................	69
i button playback function..........................	70
Playback Setting Menu................................	71
Protect.....................................................	72
Delete......................................................	73
DPOF (Digital Print Order Format)...	74
Trim..........................................................	74
Setup Menu....................................................	75
Sound Settings.......................................	75
Power Saver............................................	76
Power Saver............................................	76
Language.................................................	76
World Time.............................................	76
Date/Time..............................................	77
LCD Brightness......................................	77
Battery Type...........................................	77
Format.....................................................	78 9


....................................................File Settings	78	Using the PictBridge Menu	.........................88
Copy to Card..........................................	79	Print (without Date).............................	89
File Numbering......................................	79	Print Index...............................................	90
Reset........................................................	80	Print DPOF Images................................	91
FW Version.............................................	80	Exit............................................................	91
CONNECTIONS.....................	81	APPENDICES........................	92

	Connecting to a Computer..........................	81
	Setting the USB Mode..........................	81
	Transferring files to your computer...	82
	Video System.................................................	83
	Set Eye-Fi Card Connection Mode.............	84
	Supported HDMI Connections...................	85
	Connecting HDMI-Ready TV..............	85
	Setting the USB Mode..........................	86
	Connecting to a PictBridge Compatible
	Printer..............................................................	86
	Connecting to your Printer..................	87
10	Print (with Date)...................................	88

Specifications.................................................	92
Prompts and Warning Messages...............	96
Troubleshooting..........................................	100

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.

AA alkaline battery ×4

Neck strap

Lens cap with cord

QuickStart Guid

STOP

Quick start guide

Warranty card

Service card

Install lens cap and neck strap

Part Names

5 6

7 8

2 1

12 13

1 . Zoom Lever

2.Shutter Button

3.Strap Eyelet

4. Exposure Compensation Button

5.Continuous Shot Button

6.Power Switch

7.AF Assist Beam/Self-timer Lamp

8.Mode Dial

9.Flash Lamp

10. Flash Button

1 1 . Microphone

12. Speaker

13. Lens

14 15 16 17

1 4. i Button

1 5. Indicator Lamp

1 6. Fast Video Recording Button

1 7. Menu Button

1 8. Micro USB Port

1 9. Micro HDMI Port

20. AF Button/Up Button

21 . Flash Button/Right Button

22. Delete Button/Self-timer Button/

Down Button

23. Display Button

24. Battery Cover Switch

25. Battery Cover

26. Playback Button

27. Tripod Socket

28. Macro Button/Left Button

29. SET Button

30. LCD

Installing Battery and Memory Card

1.Open the battery cover according to

, , .

2.Insert the batteries into the battery slot in the correct position as shown in the following diagram:

3.Insert the memory card into the memory card slot as shown in the diagram below:

4. Close the battery cover according to ,.

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.

To remove your memory card, open the battery cover, gently press the memory card to eject it and remove it carefully.

Turn On / Off the Camera

Slide the power switch to turn on/off the camera.

Power Switch

When the power is off, press and hold the button to power on and enter playback mode.

How to Take Pictures

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 arrow 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 arrow buttons to select the Date/Time to be adjusted: Time is displayed in YYYY.MM.DD HH:MM.

5.Press the up/down arrow buttons to adjust the value for the selected Date/Time.

6.Press the button to confirm the time settings and the snapshot screen appears.

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 arrow buttons to select , and press the button to enter the menu.

2.Press the up/down arrow buttons to select

, and press the button or right arrow button to enter the menu.

3.Press the up/down arrow buttons to select

Language and press the button or right arrow button to enter the menu.

4.Press the arrow buttons to select your

desired language and press the button to confirm.

5.Press the button and the snapshot screen appears.

5. Press the up/down arrow buttons 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.

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 arrow buttons to select , and press the

button to enter the menu.

2.Press the up/down arrow buttons to select

,and press the button or right arrow button to enter the menu.

3.Press the up/down arrow buttons to select

Date & Time and press the button or right arrow button to enter the menu.

4.Press the left/right arrow buttons to select the Date/Time to be adjusted: Time is displayed in YYYY.MM.DD HH:MM.

MODE OVERVIEW

Display Setting

Press the button to display the settings: Classic, Full, Off.

Classic: Displays the camera parameters on screen

Off: Does not display any additional icons on screen

1234 16M

		00:56:00
F3.0	1/50	-0.3 EV	400 ISO

Full: Camera parameters with Grid and

Histogram

			1234	16M
		00:56:00
F3.0	1/50	-0.3 EV	400 ISO

LCD Screen Display

Overview of the Screen Icons in Photo

Shooting Mode

				SD
			x1.0			6
						7
18						8
18				1234	16M	9
17			00:56:00			10
F3.0		1/50	-0.3 EV	400 ISO
16	15	14	13	12	11

1 Shooting mode icons

Auto Mode	Face Beautifier
Program AE	Panorama Mode
Shutter priority	Scene Mode
Aperture priority	Custom Settings
Manual Mode

2Macro mode

3Zoom Display (By turning the zoom lever)

4Memory card/Built-in memory

5Battery status

6White balance (Adjustable in mode)

7Color Effect (Adjustable in mode)

8Number of remaining shots

9Image size

10Video quality

11ISO value (Adjustable in mode)

12Remaining recording time

13Exposure compensation (EV value) (Adjustable in mode)

14Shutter speed (Adjustable in mode)

15Histogram

16Aperture value (Adjustable inmode)

17Image stabilization

18 Focus frame	21

19	20	21				21 Self-timer
						Self-timer Off
				SD
			x1.0			Self-timer 2 sec
25						Self-timer 2 sec
25
23						Self-timer 10 sec
23				1234	16M	Self-timer Smile
22				1234	16M
22
			00:56:00			22 HDR (Adjustable in	mode)
	F3.0	1/50	-0.3 EV	400 ISO		22 HDR (Adjustable in	mode)
19 AF mode						23 Eye-Fi ON (with signal)
19 AF mode
	Single-AF					24 Expo metering
	Single-AF					AiAE
	Multi-AF					AiAE
	Multi-AF					Spot
	Object Tracking					Spot
	Object Tracking					Center
20 Flash mode						Center
20 Flash mode						25 Continuous Shot
	Force Off					25 Continuous Shot
	Force Off					Single
						Single
	Flash Auto					Continuous Shot
						Continuous Shot
	Force Flash					3 Shots
	Slow Sync.					Time-Lapse (30sec/ 1min/ 5min/
	Slow Sync. + Red-Eye					10min)
	Slow Sync. + Red-Eye
	Red-Eye Reduction

Overview of theScreen Icons in Movie

Mode

1 2 3 4 5 6

		SD
	15	x3.4
	15	7
	14	7
	14

13
12
11	00:56:00	8
	-0.3 EV

8Video quality

9Remaining recording time

10Exposure compensation (EV value)

11 Image stabilization

12 Focus frame

13 Eye-Fi ON (with signal)

14Expo Metering

AiAE

10 9

1Movie mode icons

2Macro mode

3Self-timer

Self-timer Off

Self-timer 10 sec

4Zoom display (by turning the zoom lever)

5Memory card/Built-in memory

6Battery status

7Color effect

Spot

Center

15 AF mode

Use an SD memory card with Class 4 or higher for the video recording.

Optical Zoom and Digital Zoom can be adjusted (160X in total). Digital Zoom can be adjusted to 4X .

Overview of the Screen Icons in Playback Mode

1	2	3
13			SD	4
			SD	4
				5
12				5
12
11
10
				6


				7
				7
	0	0		8
	0	0
	9

1DPOF file

2File protection

3Memory space (indicating the current number of photos and total number of photos)

4Memory card/Built-in memory

5Battery status

6Zoom magnification area

7Image zoom ratios

8Image zone

9Shooting date

10Eye-Fi ON (with signal)

11Touch-up

12HDR

13Date folder

Using the Mode Dial

This camera provides a convenient mode dial that allows you to manually switch among different modes with ease. The available modes are listed below:

Mode Name	Icon	Description
		In this mode, the optimal conditions for taking pictures will be set based
Auto Mode		on the subject and environment. It is the most commonly used mode for
		taking pictures.
		Under different scenes, the user can switch the ISO and EV value
Program AE		according to personal preference, the camera can automatically set the
		shutter speed and aperture value.
Shutter priority		Setting allows you to choose a specific shutter speed so the camera will
Shutter priority		adjust the aperture automatically to ensure correct exposure.

Aperture		Allows you to choose a specific aperture and the camera will
priority		automatically adjust the shutter speed to match it.
Manual Mode		Many of the camera settings can be configured manually in this mode.

Face Beautifier		This mode automatically enhances facial features with skin softening
Face Beautifier		touches and eye brightening capabilities.
		touches and eye brightening capabilities.
Panorama		You can take a panoramic photo in this mode.
Mode		You can take a panoramic photo in this mode.
Mode

Scene Mode		Choose from 12 different pre-set scene types and effects for your photos.

Movie Mode		Record videos.

Custom		The user can store the frequently used shooting modes and parameters
Settings		and switch to this mode for quick adjustment.
Settings		and switch to this mode for quick adjustment.	25
			25

Auto Mode

Auto mode is the easiest mode to take photos. While operating in this mode, the camera automatically optimizes numerous camera settings to adjust your photos and videos for the best possible results.

Follow these steps:

1.Turn the power switch to turn on the camera.

2.Turn the mode dial to .

3.Compose your picture in the LCD and press the shutter button halfway down to focus on the subject.

4.The LCD will show a green focus frame when the subject is in focus.

5.Press the shutter button all the way down to take pictures.

1234

00:56:00

Program AE

When (Program AE) mode is selected, you can adjust the EV value and ISO value.

1.Turn the mode dial to and press the button to configure settings.

F3.0

1/50

-2.0 EV

100 ISO

2.Press the left/right arrow buttons to select an adjustment item.

3.Press the up/down arrow buttons to adjust the parameters.

4.Press the button to engage the settings and enter the shooting screen.

Shutter Priority

When (Shutter priority) is selected, you can adjust the shutter speed, ISO value and

EV value. The camera automatically sets the aperture value based on the shutter speed value and ISO value to get the most appropriate exposure value.

1.Turn the mode dial to and press the button to configure settings.

F3.0

1/50

-1.3 EV

100 ISO

2.Press the left/right arrow buttons to select an adjustment item.

3.Press the up/down arrow buttons to adjust the parameters.

4 Press the	button to confirm the settings
and enter the shooting screen.		27
		27

Aperture Priority

When selecting(Aperture priority) mode, you can adjust the aperture size / EV value and ISO value. Selecting a large aperture opening will emphasize the point of focus and show a blurry background and foreground.