Kodak PixPro FZ-151 User Manual

User Manual

BEFORE YOU START

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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.

Indicates precautions are to be taken while

operating the camera.

SAFETY NOTES

Safety notes for this camera

Do not drop the camera or allow it to hit solid

objects.

Do not attempt to disassemble the camera.

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.

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 environ-

ment or under direct sunlight.

Do not use or store the camera near a power-

ful magnetic eld, 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 time.

Turn the camera off, remove the battery and the

memory card, and dry it within 24 hours if water accidentally comes in contact with the camera.

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.

When you use the camera, remove the battery if it

overheats. Wait until the unit cools down.

Download your photos and remove the memory

card when you are going to store the camera for a long period of time.

Store the camera in a dry environment and place

it on a at surface when you are going to store the

camera for a long period of time.

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 the professional lens wiping cloth and dedi-

cated cleaner to wipe and clean the lens.

Safety notes for battery

If the rechargeable Li-ion battery is used for the

camera, only charge it with the supplied battery charger.

If battery uid leaks inside the camera, contact our

customer service department.

If battery uid 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 re to

avoid a possible explosion.

Do not store the battery in a hot environment or in

direct sunlight.

Only use the supplied battery.

If the rechargeable Li-ion battery in this camera

overheats during charging, stop charging immediately and wait until it cools down to resume charging.

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 the 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

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.

Format the memory card using the camera before

you use it or insert a new one.

We suggest buying only well-known, name brand

memory cards to ensure peak performance.

Do not modify the name of the les or folders of

the memory card using your PC. Modifying the le names may cause the les 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 SD 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 specied by the airline.

Due to the limitations of manufacturing technology,

the LCD screen 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 screen to water. In a humid

environment, only wipe it with a soft and dry cleaning cloth.

If the LCD screen is damaged and the liquid crys-

tal comes into contact with your skin, wipe your skin with a dry cloth immediately and rinse it with clean water. If liquid crystal comes into contact with your eyes, wash them with clean water at least for 15 minutes and seek immediate medical attention. If you accidentally swallow liquid crystal, rinse your mouth immediately and seek medical attention.

CONTENTS

BEFORE YOU START ......................1

SAFETY NOTES ..............................2

CONTENTS ......................................5

GETTING READY ............................9

Accessories Included ........................................ 9

Part Names ....................................................... 10

Installing Battery and Memory Card .................. 13

Charging Battery ............................................... 15

Turning Camera On and Off .............................. 16

Symbol Description ........................................... 16

Set your Language, Date/Time ......................... 17

Set your Language, Date/Time

after the rst power-on ................................ 17

Resetting your Language ............................ 17

Resetting Date/Time ................................... 18

MODE OVERVIEW ..........................19

Display Setting .................................................. 19

LCD Screen Display .......................................... 20

Overview of the screen icons

in photo shooting mode .............................. 20

Overview of the Screen Icons

in Movie Mode ............................................ 22

Overview of the Screen Icons

in Playback Mode ....................................... 23

Using the Mode Button ...................................... 24

Manual Mode ....................................................25

Auto Mode ......................................................... 25

Portrait Mode ..................................................... 26

Panorama Mode ................................................ 26

Scene Mode (SCN) ........................................... 28

Auto Scene Mode (ASCN) .......................... 31

BASIC OPERATION .........................33

USING THE MENUS ........................45

Using the Zoom Function .................................. 33

Macro Mode ...................................................... 34

Self-Timer Setting .............................................35

Flash Mode .......................................................36

EV Setting ......................................................... 37

Exposure Compensation ............................ 37

ISO .............................................................. 38

Shutter Adjustment ..................................... 38

Using Quick Recording .....................................39

PLAYBACK .......................................40

Viewing Photos and Videos ..............................40

Thumbnail View ................................................. 41

Using Zoom Playback (for still pictures only) .... 42

Slideshow .......................................................... 43

Photos and Video Deletion ................................ 44

Photo Setup Menu ............................................45

Expo Metering (Exposure Metering) ........... 45

Image Size .................................................. 46

OIS .............................................................. 46

Cont. AF ...................................................... 47

Continuous Shot ......................................... 47

Focus Setting .............................................. 48

White Balance Setting ................................ 49

Color Effect ................................................. 49

Photo Shooting Setting Menu ...........................51

Quality ......................................................... 51

AF-Assist Beam .......................................... 52

Digital Zoom ................................................ 52

Date Imprint ................................................ 53

Quick Review .............................................. 53

Movie Menu ....................................................... 54

Expo Metering (Exposure Metering) ........... 54

Video Quality .............................................. 55

OIS .............................................................. 55

Color Effect ................................................. 56

Movie Setting Menu ..........................................57

Digital Zoom ................................................ 57

Playback Menu .................................................. 58

HDR ............................................................ 58

Red-Eye Reduction ..................................... 59

Rotate ......................................................... 59

Resize ......................................................... 60

Color Effect ................................................. 60

Playback Setting Menu .....................................61

Protect ........................................................ 61

Delete ......................................................... 62

DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) ............. 63

Trim ............................................................. 64

Setup Menu ....................................................... 65

Power Saver ............................................... 66

Language .................................................... 66

Sound Settings ........................................... 66

Zone ............................................................ 67

Date/Time ................................................... 67

File / Software ................................................... 67

Format Memory .......................................... 67

Copy to Card ............................................... 68

File Numbering ........................................... 68

Reset .......................................................... 69

FW Version ................................................. 69

CONNECTIONS ...............................70

Connecting to a Computer ................................ 70

Setting the USB Mode ................................ 70

Transferring les to your computer ............. 70

Video System .................................................... 71

Set Eye-Fi SD Card Connection Mode ............. 72

Connecting to a PictBridge Compatible Printer . 73

Setting the USB Mode ................................ 73

Connecting to your Printer .......................... 74

Using the PictBridge Menu ................................ 75

Print (with Date) .......................................... 75

Print (without Date) ..................................... 76

Print Index ................................................... 77

Print DPOF Images ..................................... 78

Exit .............................................................. 78

APPENDICES ..................................79

Specications .................................................... 79

Prompts and Warning Messages ...................... 83

Troubleshooting ................................................87

GETTING READY

ck Start Guid

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.

Rechargeable Li-ion

battery

USB cable

Warranty card

AC adapterWrist Strap

CD-ROM

Quick start guide Service card

Part Names

7 8

201917 1816

21 23

1 Flash Lamp 9

2 AF Assist Beam/Timer Indicator 10

3 Microphone 11

4 Lens 12

5 LCD Screen 13 SET Button 21 Battery Cover

6 Mode Selection Button 14 Wrist Strap Buckles 22 Tripod Receptacle

7 Menu Button 15 USB Port 23 Speaker

8 Playback Button 16 Power Button

Display Button/ Arrow Button (Up)

Flash Button/ Arrow Button (Right)

Delete Button/ Arrow Button (Down)

Macro Button/Self-Timer Button/Arrow Button (Left)

17 Status Indicator

18 Zoom lever

19 Shutter Button

20 Fast Video Recording Button

Installing Battery and Memory Card

1. Open the battery cover.

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

as shown in the diagram below:

Write protection buckle

The memory card (SD/SDHC) is optional and not included in all camera packaging. If you have to purchase a memory card, select one with storage capacity between 4GB and 32GB to ensure correct data storage.

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

4. Close the battery cover.3. Insert the memory card into the memory card slot

Charging Battery

Before charging the battery, ensure that the battery is inserted properly and the camera is off.

1. Connect the camera and the power charger using the supplied USB cable. (The plug shape of the power charger may vary depending on the country or region. The actual item may vary from the drawing below).

2. Insert the plug of the power charger into the wall outlet to charge the battery.

The charger is for indoor use only.

After the battery is stored for a long period of time, use the supplied power charger to charge the battery prior to use.

3. When the camera is turned off, you can also con nect the camera to your PC using a USB cable to charge the battery.

Charging indicator: Red: Charging Green: Charging complete To have maximum battery life, charge the

battery for at least 4 hours the rst time.

Charging the battery should only be done with the camera in the "off" position.

Please charge the battery indoors between 0°C and 40°C.

Turning Camera On and Off

Symbol Description

Press the Power button to turn the camera on. To turn the camera off, press the Power button again.

Power Button

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.

[Button name]： When one button on the camera

cannot be indicated by an icon, the symbol [ ] is used to indicate it.

「Item properties」：The option properties in the

camera interface are indicated by the symbol「」.

Set your Language, Date/Time

Set your Language, Date/Time after the rst

power-on

1. When you turn the camera on for the rst time, the

language selection screen appears.

2. Press the arrow buttons to select your desired language.

3. After you press the selection, the Date/Time settings screen appears.

4. Press the left/right arrow button to select the Date/ Time to be adjusted: Time is displayed in yyyy:MM: dd HH:mm.

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

6. Press the and the snapshot screen appears.

button to conrm the time settings

button to conrm the

Resetting your Language

After you set your language for the rst time, follow

the instructions below to reset your language.

1. Press the Power button to turn the camera on.

2. Press the button, press the up/down arrow button to select , and press the button to enter the menu.

3. Press the up/down arrow button to select press the button or right arrow button to enter the menu.

4. Press the up/down arrow button to select 「Language」and press the button or right arrow button to enter the menu.

5. Press the arrow buttons to select your desired language and press the button to conrm.

6. Press the appears.

button and the snapshot screen

, and

Resetting Date/Time

After you set your Date/Time for the rst time, follow

the instructions below to reset date and time.

1. Press the Power button to turn the camera on.

2. Press the button to select , and press the button to enter the menu.

3. Press the up/down arrow button to select press the button or right arrow button to enter the menu.

4. Press the up/down arrow button to select 「Date & Time」and press the button or right arrow button to enter the menu.

5. Press the left/right arrow button to select the Date/ Time to be adjusted: Time is displayed in yyyy:MM: dd HH:mm.

button, press the up/down arrow

6. Press the up/down arrow button to press the value for your selected block. After you nish your settings, press the button to conrm.

7. Press the screen appears.

, and

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MODE OVERVIEW

Display Setting

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

Classic: Displays the camera parameters on screen

Full: Camera parameters with Grid and Histogram

Off: Does not display any additional icons on screen

LCD Screen Display

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Overview of the screen icons in photo shooting mode

1 Shooting Mode Icons

Manual Mode Panorama Mode

Auto Mode Scene Mode

Portrait

2 Macro Mode

3 Zoom Display (By turning the Zoom Lever)

4 SD Memory Card/Built-In Memory

5 Battery Status

6 White Balance (Adjustable only in

7 Color Effect (Adjustable only in

Mode)

8 Number of remaining shots

9 Image Size

10 Video Quality

11 ISO Value (Adjustable only in

Mode)

12 Remaining Recording time

13 Exposure Compensation (EV value)

(Adjustable only in Mode)

14 Shutter Speed (Adjustable only in Mode)

15 Histogram

16 Focus Frame

17 Expo Metering

AiAE

Spot

Center

18 AF Mode

Single-AF

Multi-AF

19 Self-Timer

Self-timer Off

2 sec

10 sec

Smile

20 Flash Mode

Force Off

Flash Auto

Force Flash

Slow Sync.

Slow Sync. + Red-Eye

Red-Eye Reduction

21 Continuous Shot

Single

Continuous Shot

3 Shots

Time Lapse (30sec/1min/5min/10min)

22 Eye-Fi ON (with signal)

23 Image Stabilization

Overview of the Screen Icons in Movie Mode

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1 Movie Mode Icons

2 Macro Mode

3 Self-Timer

Self-timer Off

4 Zoom Display (By turning the Zoom Lever)

5 SD Memory Card/Built-In Memory

6 Battery Status

10 sec

7 Color Effect

8 Video Quality

9 Remaining Recording time

10 Exposure Compensation (EV value)

11 Image Stabilization

Focus Frame

13 Eye-Fi ON (with signal)

14 Expo Metering

AiAE

Spot

Center

15 AF Mode

For optimal video shooting, it is recommended that an SDHC memory card be used. If you shoot video using only the camera's internal memory, the end results may have image jitter, noise and vastly shorter recording times.

Optical Zoom and Digital Zoom can be adjusted. Digital Zoom can be adjusted to 6X (90X in total).

Overview of the Screen Icons in Playback

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Mode

1 DPOF File

2 File Protection

3 Memory space (indicating the current number of

photos and total number of photos)

4 SD Memory Card/Built-in Memory

5 Battery Status

6 Zoom Magnication Area

7 Image Zoom Ratios

8 Image Zone

9 Shooting Date

10 Eye-Fi ON (with signal)

11 HDR

12 Red-Eye Reduction

Using the Mode Button

This camera provides a convenient Mode Button that allows you to switch easily between different modes. After pressing the mode button to enter the mode selection menu, press the Left/Right button to choose the selected mode. Press the button to conrm your selection. All the available modes are listed below:

Mode Name Icon Description

Manual Mode Many of the camera settings can be congured manually in this mode.

Auto Mode

Portrait Mode The best setting for portrait shooting, enables AE/AF for faces.

Panorama Mode

Scene Mode Choose from 20 different pre-set scene types and effects for your photos.

Movie Mode Record videos.

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.

In this mode, up to 4 frames can be stitched together to create a single panoramic photo.

Manual Mode

Auto Mode

When selecting manual ( ) mode, you can set the aperture / shutter speed manually and ISO value.

1. Press the mode button to select Manual Exposure Mode , press button to conrm.

2. Press the left/right arrow button to select an adjustment setting.

3. Press the up/down button to adjust the param eters.

4. Press the enter the shooting screen.

button to conrm the settings and

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. Press the

2. Compose your picture in the LCD screen and press the Shutter button halfway down to focus on the subject.

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

4. Fully press the shutter button down to take pic tures.

button to select Auto Mode ( ).

Portrait Mode

Panorama Mode

In Portrait Mode, the camera is set to automatically adjust exposure for realistic capture of skin tones.

Press the Mode button to select Portrait 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

2. Press the arrow buttons to select a shooting direc tion. (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 rst view of the panoramic picture

on the LCD screen and press the Shutter button to capture the image.

4. After the rst shot is taken, the semi-transparent image of the rst 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 nish manual stitching.

button to select Panorama Mode ( ).

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