Kodak Z5010 User Manual

Table of contents

Getting started with your camera 2

Charging the Ni-MH rechargeable batteries 2
Loading the batteries 3
Using an accessory SD/SDHC Card 4
Turning on the camera 5
Setting the language, date/time 6
Taking pictures in Smart Capture mode 7
Taking videos 8
Other picture-taking features 9
Watch the battery level 9
Reviewing pictures/videos 10
Install software, transfer pictures, and share 11
It’s never been easier to share 12

Product overview, features 13

Front view 13
Back view 14
Bottom view 15

Doing more with your camera 16

Using the flash 16
Using different modes 17
Using SCN (Scene) modes 18
Using Program and Manual modes 19
Using the Focus feature 21
Turning on the Date Stamp feature 22

Solving camera problems 23

Getting help on the Web 24

Appendix 25

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Lights are on while the charger is plugged in.
(See the charger documentation for
instructions and charging times.)

All batteries lose power over time–even if they’re not being used. For
longer life, fully charge KODAK Ni-MH Rechargeable Batteries AA prior to
use.

Your plug may differ.

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IMPORTANT! If your package includes:

■ Ni-MH batteries and a charger, continue to Charging the Ni-MH

rechargeable batteries.

■ Alkaline batteries and no charger, skip to Loading the batteries,

page 3. (You may purchase rechargeable AA batteries and a charger

at www.kodak.com/go/accessories.)

Charging the Ni-MH rechargeable batteries

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Loading the batteries

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Press the door lock while sliding the door open.

NOTE: You may also use a 5V, 1.5 A
AC adapter to power the camera via
its USB port.

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CAUTION:

Insert a card until it clicks.
To remove a card, press
and release it.

Accessory

Using an accessory SD/SDHC Card

Your camera has internal memory. We recommend purchasing an SD or
SDHC Card (Class 4 or higher) to store more pictures/videos. You mus t

use a Class 4 or higher card to record HD video.

A card can only be inserted one way; forcing it may cause
damage. Inserting or removing a card while the camera is on
may damage the pictures, the card, or the camera.

IMPORTANT:

inserted. If so, new pictures/videos are stored on the card. If no card is
inserted, new pictures/videos are stored in the camera’s internal memory.

Purchase cards www.kodak.com/go/accessories

When you turn on the camera, it checks to see if a card is

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Turning on the camera

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to change.

for previous/next field.

to accept.

At the prompt, press OK.

to change.

OK

to accept.

Language:

Date/Time:

Sharing Destinations:

You can tell the camera which sharing sites to
offer when it’s time to share pictures/videos.

to highlight a site.

to check/uncheck the site.

OK

OK

Setting the language, date/time

See the Extended user guide www.kodak.com/go/Z5010manuals
See How-To videos www.kodak.com/go/Z5010demos

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Framing
marks

Mode
dial

Taking pictures in Smart Capture mode

1 Turn the Mode dial to Smart Capture .
2 Use the LCD to compose the picture

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3 Press the Shutter button halfway to focus and set exposure.

framing marks indicate successful focus. If the camera is not focusing on
the desired subject, or if red brackets or “AF” appear, release the Shutter
button and recompose the scene.

4 Press the Shutter button completely down.

briefly displayed. If you don’t like it, press the Delete button, then follow
the prompts.

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The new picture is

Green

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Taking videos

IMPORTANT:

You must use a Class 4 or higher card to record HD video.

How long can I record video?

1 Turn the Mode dial to Video

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2 To start recording, press and

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

The first frame of the new video
and the play button are displayed
for a few seconds.

■ To play/pause the video,

press the OK button.

■ If you don’t like the video,

press the Delete button, then
follow the prompts.

Video Size

setting

HD720p < 2 GB file size / 8–10 minutes

VGA < 2 GB file size / 20–25 minutes

To switch from HD720p (higher quality, larger file size) to VGA, press
the Menu button, highlight Video Size, and press OK.

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Approximate file size/video length

(depending on scene content)

Other picture-taking features

Info

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Review

■ To view available tools, press the Info button . Press to

choose a tool, then press OK.

■ To review, tag, and edit pictures and videos, press the Review

button (see page 10).

■ To change camera settings, press the Menu button.

■ If it’s hard to see the LCD, you can adjust the brightness. (Press the

Menu button and choose LCD Brightness.)

Watch the battery level

Full

Three quarters

Half

Critical

AC Power

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