Kodak Z990 User Manual
KODAK EASYSHARE MAX
Camera / Z990
Extended user guide
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Lens
Stereo
Microphones
Flash
AF Assist/
Self-timer/
Video light
Micro USB
AV O ut
HDMI Out
Product features
Front view
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Product features
Mode dial
Shutter button
Burst, Focus Mode,
Self-timer
Video Record button
Share
OK
Display
Flash,
Effects,
Delete
LCD
Power
Power light
EVF
(Electronic
viewfinder)
EVF/LCD button
Strap post
Zoom
Review
Speaker
Luminance
sensor
Jog dial
Back view
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Bottom view
Tripod socket
Battery
compartments
Slot for SD/SDHC
Card (optional
accessory)
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Table of contents 1
1 Setting up your camera .........................................................................1
Charging the rechargeable batteries..............................................................1
Loading the batteries ....................................................................................2
Turning on the camera ..................................................................................3
Setting the language and date/time...............................................................3
Storing pictures on an accessory SD/SDHC Card.............................................4
Attaching the strap .......................................................................................5
2 Taking pictures/videos ...........................................................................6
Taking pictures in Smart Capture mode .........................................................6
Your camera, the way you want it .................................................................7
Using Tools to choose actions, preferences ....................................................8
Understanding the picture-taking icons..........................................................9
Watch the battery level .................................................................................9
Taking a video ............................................................................................10
Using the zoom...........................................................................................11
Using the flash............................................................................................12
Using different modes .................................................................................13
Using HDR mode.........................................................................................14
Using SCN (Scene) modes ...........................................................................15
Using Panorama in SCN mode.....................................................................16
Using Creative modes .................................................................................17
Using Automatic Panorama in Creative mode ..............................................18
P, A, S, and M modes..................................................................................19
Using the Self-timer button .........................................................................21
Using the Focus button ...............................................................................22
Using focus/exposure zones.........................................................................23
Using the Burst button ................................................................................24
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Using the Effects button..............................................................................25
Using the histogram to view picture brightness............................................26
Using exposure compensation to adjust brightness ......................................27
3 Reviewing and editing .........................................................................28
Reviewing pictures/videos ...........................................................................28
Deleting pictures/videos ..............................................................................30
Viewing pictures/videos in different ways.....................................................31
A smarter way to find and enjoy your pictures..............................................32
Understanding the review icons...................................................................33
Cropping a picture ......................................................................................34
Using the RAW Develop feature ..................................................................35
Adding a border to a picture........................................................................36
Using photo effects to change a picture’s tint ..............................................36
Trimming a video ........................................................................................37
Making a picture from a video.....................................................................38
Making an action print from a video............................................................39
Selecting multiple pictures/videos ................................................................40
Displaying pictures/videos on a television.....................................................41
Creating a slide show..................................................................................42
Adding a date stamp...................................................................................42
Using the optional remote control ...............................................................43
4 Sharing pictures/videos .......................................................................44
Sharing through email and social networks..................................................44
Tagging pictures .........................................................................................46
Marking pictures/videos as favorites............................................................49
5 Doing more with your camera .............................................................50
Changing settings .......................................................................................50
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6 Install software ...................................................................................53
Install software, transfer pictures, and share................................................53
Printing pictures..........................................................................................54
Marking pictures for print............................................................................55
7 Troubleshooting ..................................................................................56
Getting help on the Web.............................................................................60
8 Appendix .............................................................................................61
Specifications..............................................................................................61
Care and maintenance ........................
Upgrading your software and firmware
Storage capacities.......................................................................................64
Important safety instructions .......................................................................64
Battery replacement, battery life..................................................................65
Limited warranty .........................................................................................66
Regulatory compliance ................................................................................68
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1 Setting up your camera
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.
Charging the rechargeable batteries
Watch the battery level See page 9
Extend battery life See page 66
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1 2
Loading the batteries
Watch the battery level See page 9
Extend battery life See page 66
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Turning on the camera
to change current field.
for previous/next field.
OK
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
Setting the language and date/time
Setting up your camera
NOTE: To change language in the future, use the Settings menu (see page 51).
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CAUTION:
Turn off the camera, then
open the door.
Insert a card until it clicks. To remove a
card, press and release it.
1 2
Optional
accessory
Storing pictures on an accessory SD/SDHC Card
Your camera has internal memory. We recommend purchasing a SD or SDHC Card
(Class 4 or higher) to conveniently store more pictures/videos.
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:
pictures/videos are stored on the card. If no card is inserted, new pictures/videos are stored in the
camera’s internal memory. If pictures/videos are detected in internal memory and a card is inserted, the
camera prompts you to move the pictures to the card (and erase those in internal memory)
When you turn on the camera, it checks to see if a card is inserted. If so, new
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Attaching the strap
Setting up your camera
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2 Taking pictures/videos
EVF/LCD
button
Framing
marks
Mode
dial
In Liveview In Quickview
In Review
Most recent
picture/video
Taking pictures in Smart Capture mode
1 Turn the Mode dial to Smart Capture .
2 Use the LCD or EVF to compose the picture.
electronic viewfinder to conserve battery power and improve visibility outdoors.
Press the EVF/LCD button and use the
3 Press the Shutter button halfway to focus and set exposure.
4 Press the Shutter button completely down.
IMPORTANT:
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Framing marks
indicate the camera focus area. If the camera is not focusing on the desired subject,
release the Shutter button and recompose the scene.
The new picture is briefly displayed. If
you don’t like it, press the Delete button, then follow the prompts. (To delete a picture
later, see page 30.) To take a picture while recording a video, see page 10.
Press the Share button to share anytime. To learn more, see page 28.
Taking pictures/videos
Display
OK
Review
Clean view
Tool s view
(Tools vary by
camera mode.)
Tools
Note: If you’re in a PASM
mode, Liveview Histogram
and Framing Grid view* are
also available.
Other picture-taking features
■ To view available tools, press the Display button
. Press to choose a tool, then press OK.
■ To review, tag, and edit pictures and videos, press
the Review button (see page 28).
■ To change camera settings, see page 50.
■ If it’s hard to see the LCD, you can adjust the
brightness (see page 51).
Your camera, the way you want it
Sometimes, you want to see everything available! (Other times, you want everything
out of your way.) Press the Display button to change between Clean view and
Tools view.
* To enable Liveview Histogram and/or Framing Grid, see page 51.
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tool, then press OK.
In Review, press
to move between Tools and
Previous/Next.
In Liveview, press
to move between Tools and
the most recent picture.
Most recent
picture
Press
press
Some settings can be
chosen using
2
to choose a
1
1
or
a setting, then press
OK.
.
,
tool’s setting, then press
OK.
Press to change a
Note: If you chose
to choose
Too ls
More tools
Using Tools to choose actions, preferences
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Taking pictures/videos
Number of
pictures/video
time remaining
Zoom slider
Aperture
Flash, Burst,
Focus modes
Most recent
picture/video
Shutter speed
Exposure compensation
More tools
ISO
White balance
Manual focus
Flash compensation
Sharpness
Understanding the picture-taking icons
Watch the battery level
Don’t miss out on great pictures and videos—keep your batteries fully charged.
Full
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Three quarters
Half
Critical
AC Power
Charge the batteries See page 1
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Taking a video
The camera is always ready to take a video—just press the Video Record button!
1 Use the LCD or EVF to compose the video.
2 To start recording, press and release the Video
Record 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. (To delete a
video later, see page 30.)
NOTE: Longer recording times may raise camera temperature (see page 56).
Take a picture while recording a video
While recording a video, press the Shutter button completely down.
The camera takes a picture and continues recording video until you press the Video Record
button again. The picture size matches the video size. (For example, if the Video Size is set
to 1920 x 1080, the picture size is also 1920 x 1080.)
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Using the zoom
Use optical zoom to get up to 30X closer to your subject.
1 Use the LCD or EVF to frame your subject. (For
focus distances, see Specifications, page 61.)
2 Press Telephoto (T) to zoom in. Press Wide Angle
(W) to zoom out.
3 Take the picture or video.
NOTE: To get a focused picture every time, use the framing marks
(page 6).
Using digital zoom
Digital zoom is not available in Smart Capture mode.
NOTE: You may notice decreased image quality when using digital zoom.
Taking pictures/videos
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Press the Flash button repeatedly to scroll through
flash modes.
The current flash mode appears on the LCD or EVF.
Using the flash
Use the flash when you take pictures at night, indoors, or outdoors in heavy shadows.
Flash settings are limited in some capture modes.
Flash modes The flash fires
Auto When the lighting conditions require it.
Fill Every time you take a picture, regardless of the lighting conditions.
Use when the subject is in shadow or is “backlit” (when the light is
behind the subject). In low light, hold the camera steady or use a
tripod.
NOTE: Not available in Smart Capture mode.
Red-eye
Reduction
Off Never.
A preflash fires, shrinking the eye pupil, before the picture is taken.
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Using different modes
Choose the mode that best suits your
subjects and surroundings.
Capture mode For
Smart Capture Excellent image quality and ease of use.
■ Faces are detected.
■ The scene is analyzed for other content and for lighting.
■ KODAK PERFECT TOUCH Technology is applied, for better
pictures.
Program
P
Aperture Priority
A
Shutter Priority
S
Manual
M
Scene A suite of features that let you take pictures in unique
SCN
Sport Subjects that are in motion. Shutter speed is fast.
More control over your camera and pictures. (See page 19.)
environments, but with point-and-shoot simplicity. (See
page 15.)
Taking pictures/videos
Portrait Full-frame portraits of people.
Creative A suite of advanced, artistic features. (See page 17.)
High Dynamic
Range
High-contrast scenes. The camera takes and merges 3 pictures
to produce one of high dynamic range, accommodating light
levels from bright sunlight to faint starlight. Resolution is set at
12 MP. Best for stationary subjects. Hold the camera steady.
(See page 14.)
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Using HDR mode
Use HDR (high dynamic range) mode to capture high-contrast scenes—those with
both bright highlights and dark shadows. (Example: The bark of a shaded tree against
a bright sky.)
1 Turn the Mode dial to HDR.
Resolution is set at 12 MP.
2 Compose the picture. Important tips:
■ Hold the camera steady or use a tripod—the camera will be taking multiple
pictures.
■ For best results, photograph stationary subjects.
■ Avoid fluorescent lights, which may produce horizontal bands.
3 Press the Shutter button halfway down, then completely down.
The camera takes 3 pictures, then combines them into 1, with shadows and highlights
at their best exposure.
4 When finished, turn the Mode dial to another mode.
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Using SCN (Scene) modes
1 Turn the Mode dial to SCN (Scene).
2 Press and to read Scene mode descriptions.
3 Press OK to choose the Scene mode that you’ve highlighted.
SCN mode For
Landscape Distant scenes.
Flower Close range. Use available light instead of flash, if possible.
Sunset Subjects at dusk.
Backlight Subjects that are in shadow or “backlit.”
Candle Light Subjects illuminated by candle light.
Children Action pictures of children in bright light.
Bright Bright beach or snow scenes.
Fireworks Fireworks. For best results, place the camera on a steady surface or tripod.
Self-Portrait Close-ups of yourself. Assures proper focus and minimizes red eye.
Night Portrait Reduces red eye of people in night scenes or low-light conditions.
Night Landscape Distant scenery at night. Flash does not fire.
Stage People on a lit stage. Fast shutter speed, high ISO. Flash and sounds are
off. (Flash setting can be changed.)
High ISO People indoors, in low-light scenes.
Panorama R-L,
L-R
“Stitching” 2 or 3 pictures into 1 panoramic scene. (See page 16.)
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Take
2 or 3
pictures.
Get 1
panoramic
picture.
Using Panorama in SCN mode
Use panorama to “stitch” up to 3 pictures into a panoramic scene.
IMPORTANT:
NOTE: For best results, use a tripod. Only the panoramic picture is saved; individual pictures are not.
(Exposure and white balance are set with the first picture. The flash is set to Off.)
1 Turn the Mode dial to SCN.
2 Press to choose Panorama Left-Right or Panorama Right-Left
(depending on the direction you want to pan), then press OK.
3 Take the first picture.
After a quickview, the LCD displays the liveview and an “overlay” from the first picture.
4 Compose the second picture. Make the overlay from the first picture cover the
same portion in the new picture.
5 If you are taking/stitching only 2 pictures, press OK to stitch them together.
After you take 3 pictures, the pictures are automatically stitched together.
In Panorama SCN mode, you take 2 or 3
pictures which the camera “stitches”
together in a panorama.
In Automatic Panorama mode—found in
Creative mode (see page 18)—you
“sweep” the camera in a continuous arc.
The camera then creates a panorama.
NOTE: To use the self-timer 10-second or 2-second setting, see page 21.
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Taking pictures/videos
Using Creative modes
1 Turn the Mode dial to Creative mode .
2 Press and to read Creative mode descriptions.
3 Press OK to choose the Creative mode that you’ve highlighted.
Creative mode For
Night Scene
Long Exposure
Dramatic Highly saturated, vibrant color. The camera takes and merges 2 pictures to
Intelligent
Portrait Mode
Photo Booth Taking 4 pictures and combining them into single strip, like a vintage
Automatic
Panorama
(See page 18.)
For night photos that contain moving objects. Gives the impression of
motion. Resolution is set at 12 MP.
produce one of rich tone and detail. Resolution is set at 12 MP.
Close-ups of faces. The camera takes multiple pictures, then chooses the
one with the best focus, most smiles, and most eyes open. Resolution is set
at 12 MP.
photobooth. For best results, place the camera on a tripod or steady
surface.
Press and hold the Shutter button while vertically or horizontally panning a
scene (Left to Right, Right to Left, Bottom to Top, and Top to Bottom). The
camera “stitches” the pictures together.
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• Cover the entire sweep in about 5 seconds.
• If you pan or tilt too quickly or too slowly,
the LCD displays an error.
• Experiment until you get the timing right.
Using Automatic Panorama in Creative mode
Pan up to 180 degrees horizontally or up to 120 degrees vertically. The camera takes
several pictures, then “stitches” them into a single, wide image.
Choose the direction of panning
1 Turn the Mode dial to Creative mode .
2 Press and to highlight Automatic Panorama, then press OK.
3 The default panning direction is Left-to-Right. To change it:
■ Press to highlight the Automatic Panorama icon, then press OK.
■ Press for Right-to-Left, Bottom-to-Top, or Top-to-Bottom. Then press OK.
Take the picture
For best results, set the lens to wide angle (no zoom). Choose stationary subjects.
1 At your starting point, press the Shutter button halfway down to focus and set the
exposure, then press completely down and hold it.
2 Keeping the Shutter button pressed, slowly pan or tilt in the direction you selected.
3 Release the Shutter button when the LCD displays “Processing.”
The camera automatically stops recording images when a certain number of pixels is
reached. This equates to approximately 180 degrees horizontally or 120 degrees
vertically. (You might capture more or less, depending on scene content.)
NOTE: If the scene contains an uninterrupted expanse of similar pixels—such as a plain, white wall—the
camera may interpret this as the same group of pixels and abbreviate the wall in the final image.
4 When finished, turn the Mode dial to another mode.
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