Kodak PixPro FZ-43 User Manual
User Manual
BEFORE YOU START
Declaration of Conformity
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Address: JK Imaging, Ltd. 17239 South Main Street, Gardena, CA 90248, USA
Company Website: www.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.
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Batteries: Please dispose of used batteries at designated collection centers.
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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.
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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 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, don 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.
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Safety notes for battery
If battery fluid leaks inside the camera, contact our
customer service department. If the 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.
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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 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.
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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 is damaged and the liquid crystal 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.
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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
Turning Camera On and Off ..................................... 16
Set your Language, Date/Time ............................... 17
Set your Language, Date/Time after
the first power-on ............................................... 17
Resetting your Language ................................... 18
Resetting Date/Time ......................................... 19
MODE OVERVIEW ........................................ 20
Display Setting ............................................................ 20
LCD Display ................................................................. 21
Overview of the Screen Icons in
Photo Shooting Mode ........................................ 21
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
Panorama Mode ......................................................... 26
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Scene Mode ................................................................ 27
Using Zoom Playback (for still pictures only) ...... 37
Auto Scene Mode ............................................... 29
BASIC OPERATION ........................................ 30
Flash Mode .................................................................. 30
Macro Mode ................................................................ 31
Self-timer Setting ....................................................... 32
EV Setting..................................................................... 33
Using the Zoom Function .......................................... 34
Using Quick Recording .............................................. 34
PLAYBACK ....................................................... 35
Viewing Photos and Videos .....................................35
Thumbnail View .......................................................... 36
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Slideshow ..................................................................... 38
Photos and Video Deletion ...................................... 39
USING THE MENUS ...................................... 40
Photo Setup Menu ..................................................... 40
Image Size ............................................................ 40
Cont. AF ................................................................ 41
Continuous Shot ................................................. 41
Focus Setting ....................................................... 42
Color Effect .......................................................... 42
White Balance Setting ....................................... 43
Scene ..................................................................... 43
Photo Shooting Setting Menu .................................. 45
Quality .................................................................. 45
Protect ................................................................... 53
AF Assist Beam ................................................... 46
Digital Zoom ........................................................ 46
Date Imprint ........................................................ 47
Quick Review ....................................................... 47
Movie Menu ................................................................ 48
Video Quality ....................................................... 48
Movie Setting Menu .................................................. 49
Digital Zoom ........................................................ 49
Playback Menu ........................................................... 50
Red-Eye Reduction .............................................51
Rotate .................................................................... 51
Playback Setting Menu.............................................. 52
Delete .................................................................... 53
DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) .................54
Trim ........................................................................ 54
Setup Menu ................................................................. 55
Sound Settings .................................................... 56
Power Saver ......................................................... 56
Language .............................................................. 57
World Time .......................................................... 57
Date & Time ......................................................... 57
File / Software ............................................................. 58
Format ................................................................... 58
Copy to Card ........................................................ 59
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File Numbering .................................................... 60
Print (without Date) ........................................... 70
Reset ...................................................................... 61
FW Version .......................................................... 62
CONNECTIONS .............................................. 63
Connecting to a Computer ....................................... 63
Setting the USB Mode ....................................... 63
Transferring files to your computer ................ 64
Video System .............................................................. 65
Connecting to a PictBridge Compatible Printer ... 66
Setting the USB Mode ....................................... 66
Connecting to your Printer ............................... 67
Using the PictBridge Menu ....................................... 68
Print (with Date) ................................................. 69
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Print Index ............................................................ 71
Print DPOF Images ............................................. 71
Exit ......................................................................... 72
APPENDICES ................................................... 73
Specifications .............................................................. 73
Prompts and Warning Messages ............................ 77
Troubleshooting ......................................................... 81
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 x 2 Wrist strap
Quick Start Guide
Quick start guide
Micro USB cable
Warranty card
STOP
Service card
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Part Names
1 Flash lamp 6 Zoom button 11 Delete button/Arrow button (Down)
AF assist beam/
2
Self-timer lamp
3 Lens 8 Playback button 13 SET button
4 Microphone 9 Display button/Arrow button (Up) 14 Menu button
5 LCD 10 Flash button/Arrow button (Right) 15 Mode button
7 Indicator lamp 12
Macro button/Self-timer button/
Arrow button (Left)
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16 Strap eyelet 19 Fast video recording button 22 Battery cover
17 Micro USB port 20 Power button 23 Tripod socket
18 Shutter button 21 Speaker
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Installing Battery and Memory Card
1. Open the battery cover.
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2. Insert the battery into the battery slot in the correct
position as shown in the following diagram:
shown in the diagram below:
4. Close the battery cover.3. Insert the memory card into the memory card slot as
Write protection buckle
A memory card (SD/SDHC) is optional and is not included in the product package. 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.
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Turning Camera On and Off
Press the power button to turn the camera on. To turn the camera off, press the power button again.
Power Button
Press and hold the button to power on and enter Playback mode.
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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.
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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 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.
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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.
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.
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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
x
SD
1234
00:56:00
-0.3EV400
Full: Camera parameters with Grid and Histogram
x
SD
1234
00:56:00
-0.3EV400
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Off: Does not display any additional icons on screen
16M
ISO
16M
ISO
LCD Display
Overview of the Screen Icons in Photo Shooting Mode
SD
x
16M
1234
00:56:00
EV
-0.3
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F3.3 400
1. Shooting mode
2. Macro mode
3. Self-timer
4. Zoom display (Visible when pressing the zoom
button)
5. SD memory card/Built-in memory
6. Battery status
ISO
7. White balance (Adjustable in mode)
8. Color effect (Adjustable in mode)
9. Number of remaining shots
10. Image size
11. Video quality
12. ISO value (Adjustable in mode)
13. Remaining recording time
14. Exposure compensation (EV value)
(Adjustable in mode)
15. Focus frame
16. Shutter speed
17. Histogram
18. Aperture value
19. Continuous shot
20. Flash mode
21. AF mode
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Overview of the Screen Icons in Movie Mode
SD
x
00:56:00
EV
-0.3
4. SD memory card/Built-in memory
5. Battery status
6. Remaining recording time
7. Video quality
8. Exposure compensation (EV value)
9. Focus frame
10. Self-timer
11. AF mode
1. Movie mode
2. Macro mode
3. Zoom display (Visible when pressing the zoom
button)
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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.
Overview of the Screen Icons in Playback Mode
SD
1/45
x2
2015
04-01
15:37
00:01:23
1. Film file
2. DPOF file
3. File protection
4. Memory space (indicating the current number of
photos and total number of photos)
5. SD memory card/Built-in memory
6. Battery status
7. Slide setting/Film playing
8. Zoom magnification area
9. Shooting date
10. Film length/Number of photos with burst shooting
11. Video quality
12. Red-eye reduction
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Using the Mode Button
This camera provides a convenient mode button that allows you to manually switch among different camera settings with
ease. Available modes are listed below:
Mode Name Icon Description
Manual Mode Many of the camera settings can be configured manually in this mode.
Auto Mode
Movie Mode Record videos.
Panorama Mode In this mode, up to 4 frames can be stitched together to create a single panoramic photo.
Scene Mode Choose from 23 different pre-set scene types and effects for your photos.
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.
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Auto Mode Manual Mode
When selecting (Manual Mode) , you can set EV/
ISO.
1. Press button to select Manual Mode , press
to confirm.
Press the button.
2.
-0.3 EV 400 ISO
3. Press the left/right arrow buttons to select an
adjustment setting.
4. Press the up/down button to adjust the
parameters.
5. Press the button to confirm the settings and enter
the shooting screen.
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 button to select Auto Mode ( ).
2. Compose your picture in the LCD and press the
shutter button halfway down to focus on the subject.
3. The LCD will show a green focus frame when the
subject is in focus.
4. Fully press the shutter button down to take pictures.
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