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.)
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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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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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Jog dial
P, A, S, and M modes
Use these modes when you want more control over your camera and pictures.
Mode When to use Press Jog dial to control
Program mod e o ffers the ease of auto sho ot ing with
full access to all menu options. The camera
automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture
(f-stop) based on the scene lighting.
Aperture Priority mode controls depth of field (the
range of sharpness). The aperture setting may be
affected by optical zoom.
Shutter Priority mode controls shutter speed. The
camera automatically sets the aperture for proper
exposure. (To prevent blur, use a tripod for slow
shutter speeds.)
Manual mode offers a high level of control. (To
prevent blur, use a tripod for slow shutter speeds.)
NOTE: Settings you change in P, A, S, or M modes apply only to pictures taken in those modes. The settings,
including Flash, are maintained for P, A, S, and M modes—even when you change modes or turn off
the camera. Use Reset Camera (see page 51) to reset P, A, S, or M modes to their default settings.
Exposure compensation (how
much light enters the
camera), flash compensation,
and ISO speed
Aperture, exposure
compensation, flash
compensation, and ISO speed
Shutter speed, exposure
compensation, and flash
compensation
Aperture, shutter speed, flash
compensation, and ISO speed
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White
Balance
Exposure
compensation
ISO
Focus
Zone
More
tools
Changing P, A, S, or M mode settings
PASM modes control the aperture (f-number, also known as f-stop), shutter speed,
exposure compensation, flash compensation, and ISO.
1 Turn the Mode dial to P, A, S, or M.
2 Press the Display button .
3 Turn the Jog dial to choose a setting, then press it to edit the setting.
Turn the Jog dial to change a setting, then press it to save it.
ISO—adjust the camera’s sensitivity to light. Higher ISO indicates greater sensitivity.
NOTE: A higher ISO may produce unwanted “noise” in a picture.
Flash Compensation—adjust flash brightness.
Exposure Compensation—adjust the exposure. If the scene is too light, decrease
the setting; if it’s too dark, increase the setting.
Shutter speed—control how long the shutter stays open. (Use a tripod for slow
shutter speeds.)
Aperture—(also known as f-stop) control the size of the lens opening, which
determines the depth of field.
■ Smaller aperture numbers indicate a larger lens opening; good for low-light.
■ Larger aperture numbers indicate a smaller lens opening; keeps the main subject
sharp; good for landscapes and well-lit conditions.
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Press the Self-timer button
repeatedly to scroll through self-timer modes.
The current self-timer mode appears on
the LCD or EVF.
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2
2x
Using the Self-timer button
Use the self-timer when you want to be included in a picture, or to ensure a steady
Shutter button press. Place the camera on a tripod or flat surface.
1 Press the Self-timer button until the desired self-timer icon is displayed on the LCD.
10 seconds— A picture is taken after a 10-second delay (so you have time
to get into the scene).
2 seconds— A picture is taken after a 2-second delay (for a steady, shutter
release on a tripod).
2 shot— The first picture is taken after a 10-second delay. A second picture
is taken 8 seconds later.
2 Press the Shutter button halfway to focus and set exposure, then completely
down to take the pictures.
The camera takes the picture(s) after the delay.
Use the same procedure to take a 2- or 10-second self-timer video, but press the
Shutter button completely down.
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Press the Focus button
repeatedly to scroll through focus modes.
The current focus mode appears on the LCD or
EVF.
MF
Using the Focus button
IMPORTANT:
Focus mode availability varies by picture-taking mode.
1 Press the Focus button until the desired focus icon is displayed on the LCD.
Mode For
Normal AF No icon Normal picture taking.
Distant scenery or for taking pictures through a window.
Infinity AF
Macro AF Subjects that are 10–80 cm (3.9–31.5 in.) from the lens.
Super Macro AF Subjects that are 1–20 cm (0.4–7.9 in.) from the lens.
Manual Focus
(Turn off the flash when taking pictures through glass. See
page 12.)
The focus icon shows the direction and distance of the focus
(to infinity). Press to magnify the central area of focus.
During magnification, press to adjust focal length.
2 Press the Shutter button halfway to focus and set exposure, then completely
down to take the picture.
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Using focus/exposure zones
Focus/Exposure Zone settings let you decide what portion of your subject receives
focus and exposure priority.
1 Turn the Mode dial to P, A, S, or M. Set the focus to Auto, Macro, or Super Macro.
IMPORTANT:
2 If the toolbar is not displayed at the top of the LCD, press the Display button .
3 Press to choose More Tools , then press OK.
4 Press to choose Focus/Exposure Zone, then press OK.
5 Press to choose a zone, then press OK.
■ Face Priority: Faces are given focus/exposure priority.
■ Multi-zone: Several zones are evaluated to give an even picture focus.
■ Center: A small area centered in the LCD is given focus/exposure priority.
■ Selectable: Press to choose the priority focus/exposure zone.
The camera enters the Focus/Exposure Zone setting that you chose.
The camera must be in P, A, S, or M mode while in Auto, Macro, or Super
Macro focus mode (see page 22).
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Press the Burst button
repeatedly to scroll through burst modes.
The current burst mode appears on the LCD or
EVF.
Using the Burst button
1 Press the Burst button until the desired burst icon is displayed on the LCD.
Burst mode Available in When you press and hold the Shutter button
Endless Burst P, A, S, M,
and Smart
Capture
P, A, S, M Take up to 4 pictures @ approximately 4 fps (frames per
High Speed
Burst L
High Speed
Burst H
High Speed
HD Burst
Smart
Capture
P, A, S, M Take up to 4 pictures @ approximately 9 fps. (Picture size
P, A, S, M Take up to 20 pictures @ approximately 60 fps. (Picture size is
Take pictures until there is no more storage space. (Burst rate
varies by mode, picture quality, and picture size. Burst rate
slows down after 10 pictures are in the burst buffer.)
second).(Picture size varies by mode.)
Take up to 3 pictures @ approximately 2 fps. (Picture size
varies by mode.)
varies by mode.)
1920 x 1080 pixels.)
2 Press the Shutter button halfway to focus and set exposure, then press and
hold it completely down to take the pictures.
The camera stops taking pictures when you release the Shutter button, when the
pictures are taken, or when there is no more storage space.
NOTE: The flash is disabled in Burst modes. During quickview, you can delete all pictures in the burst series.
Burst is unavailable in Portrait, Night Portrait, Night Landscape, Backlight, Fireworks, and Panorama
modes, and when taking pictures in the RAW format.
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Using the Effects button
Effects
To take pictures/videos using different effects:
1 Press the Effects button .
2 Press to choose a film effect.
Each effect shows an example of what your
picture/videos will look like.
Taking pictures/videos
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Dark picture Balanced picture Bright picture
Using the histogram to view picture brightness
Use the histogram to evaluate the distribution of light before or after you take a
picture. Optimal exposure is achieved when the peak is in the middle of the
histogram. The flash may affect a picture’s light and shadow.
In P, A, S, M modes, press the Display button until the Histogram appears.
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Using exposure compensation to adjust brightness
In P, A, S, and Panorama modes, you can adjust exposure compensation before you
take a picture to make your pictures darker or lighter. Only the first picture in
Panorama mode can be adjusted—that adjustment is applied to the remaining
pictures. (For more about the Jog dial and Exposure Compensation, see page 20.)
1 Turn the Jog dial to choose Exposure Compensation, then press it to edit the
setting. Turn the Jog dial to change the setting, then press it to save it.
An exposure compensation level is shown on the LCD or EVF, and the image gets darker
or lighter.
2 Take the picture when you are satisfied with the exposure compensation level.
Using exposure compensation with exposure bracketing
You can use exposure compensation in conjunction with exposure bracketing to get
the best exposure.
If the exposure
compensation
is set to:
0.0
+1.0
–1.0
And if the exposure
bracketing interval
is set to:
0.3 steps –0.3, 0.0, +0.3
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Then the exposures
taken are:
+0.7, +1.0, +1.3
–1.3, –1.0, –0.7
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3 Reviewing and editing
Keywords, or Videos, then press OK.
Press the Review
button to enter/exit Review.
1
2
Press
to choose All, People, Date,
If you chose People, Date, or Keywords, highlight a
name, date, or keyword, then press
OK
.
3
You can also review pictures/videos by pressing:
• OK in Liveview, when the most recent picture is highlight (bottom left of the LCD), or
•
during Quickview, while reviewing a new picture
Review
Use
to access Keywords
and Videos.
In Liveview In Quickview
In Review
Most
recent
picture
Reviewing pictures/videos
IMPORTANT:
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Press the Share button to share anytime.
Other things you can do in Review
Battery level
Edit
Multi-up
Print
Slideshow
Picture/video
number
Picture has
been marked
for Share
• Press OK to play videos.
• Press to show/hide tools.
• Press
to see previous/next picture/video.
• Press
to delete pictures/videos.
Ta gs
Back
More tools
Home
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4X
4X
1X2X 2X
Playback speed
Playing a video
When a video is displayed, the Play button is offered. Press OK to play the video.
During playback:
■ To play/pause the video, press the OK button.
■ To fast forward/rewind, press while the video
is playing. To change the speed, press again.
To return to 1X speed, press the OK button.
■ To forward/rewind one frame at a time, press
while the video is paused.
Deleting pictures/videos
1 Press the Review button .
2 Press to choose a stack of pictures (All, or sorted by People, Date, Keywords,
or Videos), then press OK.
If you chose All, People, Date, or Keywords, press to find a picture/video to delete.
(If you chose Videos, thumbnails are displayed.)
3 Press the Delete button, then to choose Picture/Video or All, then press OK.
To delete other pictures, press and repeat this step. When finished, press to
choose Exit, then press OK.
To return to picture-taking mode, press the Shutter button halfway down.
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Viewing pictures/videos in different ways
Magnifying a picture
You can magnify a picture while in review.
1 Press the Review button , then locate a picture.
2 Press Telephoto (T) to magnify 2X–8X.
3 Press to view other parts of a picture.
■ Press OK to return to 1X.
Viewing as thumbnails
1 Press the Review button .
2 Press to choose a stack of pictures (All, or sorted by People, Date, Keywords,
or Videos), then press OK.
If you chose All, People, Date, or Keywords, a single-up picture is shown. (If you chose
Videos, multi-up is already displayed.)
3 Press the Display button until tools appear at the top of the LCD.
4 Press and to choose Multi-up , then press OK.
Thumbnails are shown.
To select multiple pictures/videos, see page 40.
To return to picture-taking mode, press the Shutter button halfway down.
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Use
to access Keywords
and Videos.
A smarter way to find and enjoy your pictures
Tag pictures—by people or keywords—to make them easy to find, later. For example,
the camera can find all pictures that contain “Mary” or “Dad’s 60th Birthday.” (See
Tagging people, page 46 or Tagging with keywords, page 48.)
1 Press the Review button .
2 Press to see All pictures/videos or those sorted by Date, People, Keywords or
Videos.
If you chose All, People, Date, or Keywords, a single-up picture is shown. (If you chose
Videos, thumbnails are displayed.) If you press OK while a video is highlighted, the video
plays.)
To return to picture-taking mode, press the Shutter button halfway down.
Tip: For best results, make sure the camera date/time is current (see page 51).
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Understanding the review icons
Stop
Video duration
Volume
Video progress Video controls
Trim
Make picture from a video
Action Print
Home
Tags
Multi-up
Slide show
Print
More tools
Picture/video
number
Battery level
Picture has been
marked for Share
Videos
Pictures
Edit
Back
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Cropping a picture
You can crop a picture so that only the desired portion of the picture remains.
1 Press the Review button .
2 Press to choose a stack of pictures (All, or sorted by People, Date, or
Keywords), then press OK.
A single-up picture is shown. Press to choose a different picture.
3 Press the Display button until tools appear at the top of the LCD.
4 Press and to choose Edit , then press OK.
5 Press to choose Crop , then press OK.
6 Follow the prompts to crop the picture.
To return to picture-taking mode, press the Shutter button halfway down.
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Reviewing and editing
Using the RAW Develop feature
In P, A, S, M, Sport, Portrait, and SCN modes, you can take pictures as the RAW file
type. A RAW file is not compressed, offers greater dynamic range, and contains more
color information. The RAW Develop feature lets you develop, edit (picture size,
quality, exposure compensation, color mode, sharpness, and white balance), and save
RAW files as a Fine, Standard, or Basic jpeg. (The original RAW file is preserved.) You
can edit RAW files in KODAK EASYSHARE Software.
1 Press the Review button .
2 Press to choose a stack of pictures (All, or sorted by People, Date, or
Keywords), then press OK.
A single-up picture is shown. Press to choose a different picture.
3 Press the Display button until tools appear at the top of the LCD.
4 Press and to choose Edit , then press OK.
5 Press to choose RAW File Develop, then press OK.
6 Press to choose options and to make adjustments in Picture Quality, Color
Mode, File Type, Sharpness, Exposure Compensation, White Balance, or Contrast.
7 When finished, press to choose Develop RAW File, then press OK.
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Adding a border to a picture
You can enhance a picture by adding a border.
1 Press the Review button , then to locate a picture.
2 Press the Effects button .
3 Press to choose Borders, then press OK.
4 Press to choose a border style, then press OK.
5 Press to choose Cancel or Apply, then follow the prompts.
■ To return to picture-taking mode, press the Shutter button halfway down.
Using photo effects to change a picture’s tint
You can enhance a picture by tinting it.
1 Press the Review button , then to locate a picture.
2 Press the Effects button .
3 Press to choose Tint, then press OK.
4 Press to choose a tint effect, then press OK.
5 Press to choose Cancel or Apply, then follow the prompts.
■ To return to picture-taking mode, press the Shutter button halfway down.
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Trimming a video
You can remove the start or end from a video, saving only the desired portion.
1 Press the Review button .
2 Press to choose Videos, then press OK.
Thumbnails are displayed.
3 Press and to choose Select Images, then press OK.
4 Press and to choose a video, then press OK.
5 Press and to choose the Edit icon .
6 Press to choose Trim , then press OK.
7 Press to choose the Start trim mark , then press OK. Press to move the
Start position. When you’re satisfied, press OK to lock it.
Press to choose the End trim mark , then press OK. Press to move the
End position. When you’re satisfied, press OK to lock it.
8 Press to choose Done, then press the OK button. Follow the prompts to Save as
New, Cancel, or Replace Original.
To return to picture-taking mode, press the Shutter button halfway down.
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Reviewing and editing
Making a picture from a video
You can choose a single frame from a video, then make a picture suitable for a
4 x 6-inch (10 x 15 cm) print.
1 Press the Review button .
2 Press to choose Videos, then press OK.
Thumbnails are displayed.
3 Press and to choose Select Images, then press OK.
4 Press and to choose a video, then press OK.
5 Press and to choose the Edit icon .
6 Press to choose Make Picture , then press the OK button.
7 Press to play/pause the video, or to forward/rewind frame-by-frame.
8 When you reach the desired frame, press and to choose Make Picture
, then press OK
The picture is created. (The original video is saved.)
To return to picture-taking mode, press the Shutter button halfway down.
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Making an action print from a video
From a video, you can make a 9-up picture, suitable for a 4 x 6-inch
(10 x 15 cm) print.
1 Press the Review button .
2 Press to choose Videos, then press OK.
Thumbnails are displayed.
3 Press and to choose Select Images, then press OK.
4 Press and to choose a video, then press OK.
5 Press and to choose the Edit icon .
6 Choose Action Print , then press OK.
A 9-up picture is created.
To return to picture-taking mode, press the Shutter button halfway down.
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Reviewing and editing
Selected
pictures
Selecting multiple pictures/videos
Use the multi-select feature when you have two or more pictures to print, share,
delete, protect/unprotect, tag with keyword, etc. Multi-select is only available in
thumbnail view (see page 31).
1 Press the Review button .
2 Press to choose a stack of pictures (All, or
sorted by People, Date, Keywords, or Videos), then
press OK.
3 If you chose All, People, Date, or Keywords, a
single-up picture is shown. Press and to
choose Multi-up , then press OK. (If you chose
Videos, multi-up is already displayed.)
4 Press and to choose Select Images, then
press OK.
5 Press to choose a picture/video. Press
OK to select it.
A check mark appears on the picture. (Press OK again
to remove a check mark.) Repeat this step to select
other pictures/videos.
6 You can now share, delete, choose a tool, etc. and
apply it to the selected pictures/videos.
NOTE: You can also share multiple pictures/videos using the Share button (see page 44).
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Displaying pictures/videos on a television
HDMI Cable
AV Cable
HDMI port
AV Out port
You can display pictures/videos on a television, computer monitor, or any device
equipped with a composite video input. To connect the camera directly to a television,
use a composite cable (may be sold separately). Use the camera controls to navigate
through pictures/videos on the television. If you have an HD television, use an HDMI
cable (may be sold separately) and get the richest playback experience.
Reviewing and editing
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Reviewing and editing
Creating a slide show
Use Slide Show to display your pictures/videos on the LCD. You can play all
pictures/videos, or select pictures to include in the slide show.
Make a slide show that you can save
1 Press the Review button . Select pictures (see page 40). If you choose no
pictures, all are shown in the slide show.
2 Press the Display button until tools appear at the top of the LCD.
3 Press and to choose Multimedia Slide Show, then press OK.
4 Press to choose Preview Slide Show, then press OK.
Each picture/video is displayed once. To interrupt the slide show, press OK. After the
slide show plays, you may save or modify it.
Adding a date stamp
You can add a stamp—showing the date taken—to a picture.
NOTE: Once a date stamp is applied, it cannot be removed on the camera.
1 Press the Review button .
2 Press to choose a stack of pictures (All, or sorted by People, Date, Keywords,
or Videos), then press OK.
3 Press and to choose the Edit icon .then choose Date Stamp.
Follow the prompts to add the date/time to the picture.
To return to picture-taking mode, press the Shutter button halfway down.
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Use the optional remote control to start/stop recording and to review videos and
pictures. Go to www.kodak.com/go/accessories.
Take a picture: Press the OK button.
Take a video: Press the Video button to start/stop recording.
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4 Sharing pictures/videos
In Liveview In Quickview
In Review
Most recent
picture/video
Sharing through email and social networks
It’s never been easier to share pictures on your favorite social networking sites. As
new sites become available, they’ll be offered when you connect the camera to a
networked computer.
IMPORTANT:
1 Press the Share button to share anytime:
2 Press and OK to choose social networking sites or email addresses.
To use the sharing and social networking features, you must install the
KODAK Share Button App. (See page 53)
3 Press to choose Done, then press OK.
When you transfer these pictures/videos to your computer, they are sent to the sharing
destinations you chose.
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Sharing pictures/videos
Choose which social networking sites to display on your camera
You can show/hide networking sites on your camera so that only your favorite sites
appear.
1 Press the Review button .
2 Press the Display button until tools appear at the top of the LCD.
3 Press to choose Settings , then press the OK button.
4 Press to choose Edit Share Settings, then press OK.
5 Press to choose Websites, then press OK.
6 Press OK to check/uncheck each social networking site.
When you are in Review and press the Share button, your chosen sites appear.
To return to picture-taking mode, press the Shutter button halfway down.
Manage email addresses and KODAK PULSE Digital Frames
You can add, edit, or delete email addresses and KODAK PULSE Digital Frames on
your camera. (To use the keyboard, see page 48.)
1 Press the Review button .
2 Press the Display button until tools appear at the top of the LCD.
3 Press to choose Settings , then press the OK button.
4 Press to choose Edit Share Settings, then press OK.
5 Press to choose Edit People, Websites, Title/Subject, or Message (to include
when you share pictures). The keyboard appears when you need to type. See
page 48.
6 When finished, press to choose Done or Next, then press OK.
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Sharing pictures/videos
Tagging pictures
Tag pictures to make them easy to find, later. You can tag pictures in 2 ways:
■ People, and then find all pictures of “Mary.”
■ Keywords, and then find all pictures from “Dad’s 60th Birthday.”
Tagging people
When you tag faces, you’re helping your camera to recognize people by name. Then it
matches names and faces in pictures you’ve taken—
1 Press the Review button .
2 Press to choose a stack of pictures (All, or sorted by People, Date, or
Keywords), then press OK.
A single-up picture is shown. Press to choose a different picture.
3 Press the Display button until tools appear at the top of the LCD.
4 Press to choose Tags , then press the OK button.
5 Press to choose Tag People, then press OK.
6 Press to choose an existing name or Enter New Name to add a new one
(see page 48), then press OK.
If more than one face is detected, a name or question mark is assigned to each detected
face. To resolve an incorrect name or a question mark, press to select a face,
then press OK.
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those you take in the future!
7 If prompted to Update People Tags, press to choose Yes, then press OK.
Other pictures are scanned and updated with the name(s) you applied here.
Press to add names to other pictures. When finished, press to choose
Done, then press OK.
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Sharing pictures/videos
Need to update a name?
If you meet a new friend—James—but you already have pictures tagged with your
old friend, James, you can:
■ Tag the new James with “James Smith” and/or
■ Update the old James to “James Monroe”
Here’s how:
1 Press the Review button .
2 Press to choose Settings , then press the OK button.
3 Press to choose People Tag Settings (or Keyword Tag for videos), then press
OK.
4 Press to choose Modify Names List, then press OK.
5 Press to choose the name you want to modify, then press OK. (The
keyboard appears when you need to type. See page 48.)
6 Edit the name, press to choose OK, then press OK. (If prompted to Update
People Tags, press to choose Yes, then press OK.)
NOTE: You can have up to 20 names.
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Sharing pictures/videos
Tagging with keywords
Tag pictures to make them easy to find, later.
1 Press the Review button .
2 Press to choose a stack of pictures (All, or sorted by People, Date, or
Keywords), then press OK.
A single-up picture is shown. Press to choose a different picture.
3 Press the Display button until tools appear at the top of the LCD.
4 Press to choose Tags , then press the OK button.
5 Press to choose Keyword Tag, then press OK.
6 Press to choose a tag (or and to add a tag using the “+” sign), then
press OK.
7 Press and to choose Done, then press OK.
Using the keyboard
The keyboard appears when you need to type.
1 Press to choose a letter, then press OK.
2 When finished, press to choose Done, then press OK.
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Sharing pictures/videos
Marking pictures/videos as favorites
Mark pictures as favorites to make them easy to find, later.
1 Press the Review button .
2 Press to choose a stack of pictures (All, or sorted by People, Date, Keywords,
or Videos), then press OK.
3 Press the Display button until tools appear at the top of the LCD.
4 Press to choose Tags , then press OK.
5 Press and to choose Keyword Tag, then press OK.
6 Press to choose Favorite, then press OK.
7 Press to choose Done, then press OK.
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5 Doing more with your camera
Changing settings
You can change settings to get the best results from your camera.
NOTE: Some modes offer limited settings. Some settings remain until you change them; others, until you
change modes or turn off the camera.
1 In liveview or review mode, press the Display button until tools appear at the
top of the LCD.
2 Press to choose Settings , then press the OK button.
3 Press to choose a setting, then press OK.
NOTE: Some settings let you press to change a setting.
4 When finished with a setting, press OK.
Setting More information
Share Button Settings
Choose what is displayed
when the Share button is
pressed.
People Tag Settings
Maintain names and faces.
Picture or Video Size
Choose a picture or video
resolution.
Show or hide:
■ Individual social networking sites
■ E-mail addresses (all or none)
■ KODAK PULSE Digital Frames (all or none)
Update People Tags—Matches recently tagged people
with other pictures that may include these people.
Modify Names List—Edit or delete existing names.
See Specifications, starting on page 61.
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Doing more with your camera
Setting More information
LCD Brightness
Choose LCD brightness during
picture/video capture. (During
Review, the LCD is set to High
Power.)
UI Display
In a PASM mode, show a
histogram and/or a framing
grid.
Video Out
Choose the regional setting
that lets you connect the
camera to a television or other
external device.
Sound Volume
Choose volume.
Slide Show Settings
Set your slide show
preferences.
AF Control (Still)
Choose an auto-focus setting.
Date & Time Set date and time.
Language Choose your language.
Reset All Camera Settings Reset settings to their default.
High Power—Brighter LCD; uses more battery power.
Power Save—Dimmer LCD; uses less power.
Auto—LCD brightness is automatically adjusted according to
environment.
Liveview Histogram (On/Off)
Capture Framing Grid (On/Off)
NTSC—Used in North America and Japan; most common
format.
PAL—Used in Europe and China.
High
Medium
Low
Mute
Transitions
Loops
Intervals
Continuous AF—Because the camera is always focusing,
there is no need to press the Shutter button halfway down to
focus.
Single AF—Focuses when the Shutter button is pressed
halfway down. (This setting uses less battery power.)
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Doing more with your camera
CAUTION:
Setting More information
Computer Connection
Choose which application is
downloaded or launched when
you connect the camera to the
computer.
Safe Mode
In Safe mode, pictures/videos
cannot be deleted or modified.
Format
Formatting deletes all
pictures/videos,
including those that are
KODAK Software
Other Application (APPLE iPHOTO, etc.)
IMPORTANT:
To use the social networking features, you
must install the KODAK Share Button App
(see page 53).
On
Off
Memory Card—Deletes everything on the card; formats the
card.
Cancel—Exits without making a change.
Internal Memory—Deletes everything in internal memory
including email addresses and keyword tags; formats the
internal memory.
protected. Removing a
card during formatting
may damage the card.
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6 Install software
Install software, transfer pictures, and share
Install KODAK Software—so it’s easy to transfer and share pictures and videos.
IMPORTANT:
KODAK Share Button App.
Make sure the computer is connected to the Internet. When you connect the camera
to the computer, the KODAK Camera Setup App automatically runs. Follow the
prompts to install the KODAK Share Button App.
NOTE: You can also use a card reader to transfer pictures/videos.
To use the sharing and social networking features, you must install the
1 Turn off the camera.
2 Use the KODAK Camera USB Cable, Micro B / 5-Pin
to connect the camera to the computer. Use only
the cable included with this camera.
3 Turn on the camera.
4 After the software is installed, follow the prompts
to transfer pictures and videos to your computer.
NOTE: If the app does not run, find it here and launch it:
■ WINDOWS OS: in My Computer
■ MAC OS: on your Desktop
Download KODAK Software later www.kodak.com/go/camerasw
Get Software help www.kodak.com/go/support
See How-To videos www.kodak.com/go/Z990demos
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Printing pictures
Direct printing with a KODAK All-in-One Printer
IMPORTANT:
You need a camera, a PICTBRIDGE enabled Printer, and a USB cable.
Connecting the camera to a KODAK All-in-One Printer
1 Turn off the camera and printer.
2 Use the KODAK Camera USB Cable, Micro B / 5-Pin (included with the camera) to
connect the camera to the printer.
Printing from a KODAK All-in-One Printer
1 Turn on the printer. Turn on the camera.
The PictBridge logo is displayed, followed by the current picture and menu. (If no
pictures are found, a message is displayed.) If the menu turns off, press any button to
redisplay it.
2 Choose a printing option, then press OK.
Current Picture—Press to choose a picture.
Tagged Pictures—If your printer is capable, print pictures that you marked for
printing.
Index Print—Print thumbnails of all pictures. (This option requires one or more
sheets of paper.)
All Pictures—Print all pictures in internal memory or on a card.
NOTE: During direct printing, pictures are not permanently transferred or saved to the printer. To transfer
pictures to your computer, see page 53.
To print using PICTBRIDGE Technology, you must change the Computer
Connection setting (in the Settings menu) to Other Application (see
page 52).
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Install software
Ordering prints online
KODAK Gallery (www.kodakgallery.com) makes it easy to:
■ Upload your pictures.
■ Edit, enhance, and add borders to your pictures.
■ Store pictures, and share them with family and friends.
■ Have prints, photo greeting cards, frames, and albums delivered to your door.
Printing from an optional SD or SDHC Card
■ Automatically print tagged pictures when you insert your card into a printer. See
your printer user’s guide for details.
■ Make prints at a KODAK Picture Kiosk. Go to www.kodak.com/go/picturemaker.
■ Take the card to your local photo retailer for professional printing.
Marking pictures for print
1 Press the Review button .
2 Press to choose a stack of pictures (All, or sorted by People, Date, or
Keywords). Press OK until you see a single-up picture or press OK to choose
multiple pictures.
3 Press the Display button until tools appear at the top of the LCD.
4 Press and to choose Print, then press the OK button.
5 Press to choose the number of copies, then press OK.
The pictures are printed when you transfer them to your computer.;
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7 Troubleshooting
Camera problems
Status Solution
Camera does not
turn on, off; buttons do
not function
Camera freezes up
when a card is inserted
or removed.
LCD is too dark. ■ Adjust the LCD Brightness setting (see page 51).
In Review, a blue or
black screen is
displayed instead of
a picture
In Review, you do not
see a picture (or the
expected picture) on
the LCD
Pictures remaining
number does not
decrease after taking a
picture
Camera displays a
High Temperature
error
■ Charge rechargeable batteries (see page 1).
■ Remove then reinsert or replace batteries.
■ Turn the camera off, then back on. Make sure the camera is
turned off before inserting or removing a card.
■ Transfer the picture to the computer (see page 53), then format
the card or internal memory.
■ Take another picture.
■ Format the card in the camera (see page 52)
Caution: Formatting a card deletes all pictures and
videos, including protected files.
■ Continue taking pictures. The camera is operating normally.
(The camera estimates the number of pictures remaining after each
picture is taken, based on picture size and content.)
■ If camera temperature rises to a certain level, a high temperature
error (Video recording will stop in 5 seconds) appears. Turn the
camera off as soon as possible and let it cool down. The camera
cannot capture more videos until it has cooled down. (Captured
videos are not lost.)
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Troubleshooting
Status Solution
Flash does not fire ■ Check the flash setting, and change as needed (see page 12).
NOTE: The flash does not fire in all modes.
Memory card is almost
or entirely full
The Reset Camera
feature did not take
effect.
Battery life is short ■ Make sure the correct battery type is installed (see page 65).
Shutter button does
not work.
Memory card not
recognized or camera
freezes with card
Pictures on card (or in
internal memory) are
corrupted
■ Transfer the pictures to the computer (see page 53).
■ Delete pictures from the card (see page 30) or insert a new card.
■ After using the Reset Camera feature (see page 51), turn the
camera off and then on again.
■ Charge the batteries (see page 1). Watch the battery level (see
page 9).
■ Use a power-saving LCD Brightness setting (see page 51).
■ Turn on the cam era ( see page 3).
■ Transfer pictures to the computer (see page 53), delete pictures
from the camera (see page 30), or insert a card with available
memory (see page 4).
■ Card may be corrupted. Format the card in the camera (see
page 52).
Caution: Formatting a card deletes all pictures and
videos, including protected files.
■ Use another memory card. Only SD or SDHC Cards are supported.
■ Retake pictures.
■ Do not remove card while the camera is on.
■ Keep rechargeable batteries charged.
■ Transfer pictures to the computer (see page 53), then format the
card or internal memory (see page 52).
Caution: Formatting a card deletes all pictures and
videos, including protected files.
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Troubleshooting
Computer/connectivity problems
Status Solution
Slide Show does not
run on an external
video device
■ Adjust the camera Video Out setting to NTSC or PAL (see
page 51).
■ Make sure the external device settings are correct. (See the
device’s user guide.)
Computer does not
communicate with
the camera
■ Turn off the camera, then turn it back on.
■ Make sure the batteries are charged and installed correctly (see
page 1).
■ Make sure the KODAK Camera USB Cable, U-8 is connected to the
camera and the computer (see page 53). Then turn on the
camera.
■ See KODAK Software Help at www.kodak.com/go/camerasw.
Picture quality problems
Status Solution
Picture is not clear ■ To automatically set exposure and focus, press the Shutter button
halfway. When the framing marks turn green, press the Shutter
button completely down to take the picture.
■ Clean the lens (see page 63).
■ Make sure the camera is not in Macro mode (see page 22).
■ Place the camera on a flat, steady surface or use a tripod (especially
in high-zoom settings or in low light).
■ Use a larger picture size (see page 50).
■ If you’re manually adjusting the ISO speed, realize that high ISO
setting may cause grainy pictures.
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Troubleshooting
Status Solution
Picture is too dark ■ Reposition the camera for more available light.
■ Use Fill flash (see page 12) or change your position so light is not
behind the subject.
■ Move so that the distance between you and the subject is within the
effective flash range. (See Camera Specifications, starting on
page 61.)
■ To automatically set exposure and focus, press the Shutter button
halfway. When the framing marks turn green, press the Shutter
button completely down to take the picture.
■ In Program mode, adjust the Exposure Compensation (see page 19).
Picture is too light ■ Reposition the camera to reduce the amount of available light.
■ Turn the flash off (see page 12).
■ Move so that the distance between you and the subject is within the
effective flash range. (See Camera Specifications, starting on
page 61.)
■ To automatically set exposure and focus, press the Shutter button
halfway. When the framing marks turn green, press the Shutter
button completely down to take the picture.
■ In Program mode, adjust the Exposure Compensation (see page 19).
Pictures that have
KODAK PERFECT
TOUCH Technology
applied (twice) are
of lower image
■ If PERFECT TOUCH Technology has been applied to a picture on the
camera, do not apply it again when the picture is on the computer
(or on a KODAK Picture Kiosk).
NOTE: PERFECT TOUCH Technology is automatically applied to Pictures
taken in Smart Capture mode.
quality.
Direct printing (PICTBRIDGE enabled printer) problems
Status Solution
Cannot find the
■ Use the Direct printing menu to change the image storage location.
desired picture
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Troubleshooting
Status Solution
The Direct printing
menu interface turns
off
Cannot print pictures ■ Make sure there is a connection between the camera and the
Camera or printer
displays an error
message
■ Press any camera button to redisplay the menu.
printer (see page 54).
■ Make sure the printer and the camera have power.
■ Follow the prompts to resolve the issue.
Getting help on the Web
Get support for your product (FAQs, troubleshooting
information, etc.)
Purchase camera accessories www.kodak.com/go/accessories
Download the latest camera firmware www.kodak.com/go/Z990downloads
Register your camera www.kodak.com/go/register
Chat, email, write, or phone Kodak
(Chat not available in all languages)
www.kodak.com/go/Z990support
www.kodak.com/go/contact
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Specifications
CCD—1/2.3-type CMOS
Effective pixels—12 MP (4000 x 3000)
LCD—3.0 in. (7.6 cm) LCD; 460K dots; 60 fps; 4:3 aspect ratio
Viewfinder—Electronic
Image storage—Optional SD/SDHC Card (The SD logo is a trademark of the
SD Card Association.) Maximum supported card size: 32 GB
Internal storage capacity—128 MB internal memory (>60 MB available for
image storage. 1 MB equals one million bytes.)
Taking lens—30X optical zoom; f/2.8–f/5.6; 35 mm equivalent: 28–840 mm
Digital zoom—5X continuous
Focus system—TTL-AF (through-the-lens auto focus); Multi-Zone, Center-Zone,
Selectable Zone. Working range:
0.6 m (2 ft)–infinity @ wide, normal
3.0 m (9.8 ft)–infinity @ telephoto, normal
0.1–.8 m (0.3–2.6 ft) @ wide, Macro mode
1.8–3.5 m (5.9–11.5 ft) @ telephoto, Macro mode
0.01–0.2 m (0.03–0.7 ft) @ telephoto, Super Macro mode
Auto focus control—Continuous and Single AF
Face detection—Yes
Face recognition—Yes
Shutter speed—1/2–1/2000 seconds
Long time exposure—1/2000–16 seconds
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ISO speed—Smart Capture: Auto 125–3200
P mode: Auto 125–1600; Manual 125–6400
A,S,M modes: Auto (with Flash Auto) 125–400; Manual 125–6400
Focus/Exposure Zone—TTL-AE; Face Priority, Multi-Zone, Center, Selectable
Exposure compensation—+/-2.0 EV with 1/3 EV step
White Balance—Auto, Daylight, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Open Shade
Electronic Flash—Auto flash; Auto, Fill, Red Eye, Off; Guide No. 9.0 (m) @ ISO
100; working range in Smart Capture mode: 0.5–8.9 m (1.6–29.2 ft) @ wide;
1.8–4.4 m (5.9–14.4 ft) @ telephoto
Self-timer mode—2 seconds, 10 seconds, 2 picture timer
Burst modes—See page 24
Capture modes—Smart Capture, PASM modes (Program, Aperture Priority, Shutter
Priority, Manual Exposure), Scene modes, Sport, Portrait, Creative modes, HDR, Video
(see page 13)
Image file format—
Still: EXIF 2.3 (JPEG compression); file organization DCF
Video: MP4, CODEC H.264
Picture size—12 MP (4:3): 4000 x 3000 pixels
10.7 MP (3:2): 4000 x 2664 pixels
9 MP (16:9): 4000 x 2256 pixels
6 MP (4:3): 2832 x 2128 pixels
3 MP (4:3): 2048 x 1536 pixels
Picture quality—JPEG Fine 1:3.2, JPEG Normal 1:5.3, JPEG Basic 1:6.5
Video size—
HD1080p: 1920 x 1080 @ 30 fps
HD720p: 1280 x 720 @ 30 fps
VGA (iPad compatible): 640 x 480 @ 30 fps
WVGA (iPad compatible): 640 x 352 @ 30 fps
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Recording limit —
HD1080p: < 29 min. or < 4GB
HD720p: < 29 min. or < 4GB
VGA (iPad compatible): < 4GB
WVGA (iPad compatible): < 4GB
Color modes—Viv id Co lor, Full Col or, Ba sic Colo r, Bl ack & Whi te, Sep ia
Film effects—None, KODACOLOR, KODACHROME, EKTACHROME, T-MAX, TRI-X,
Sepia
Sharpness modes—Sharp, Normal, Soft
Communication with computer—USB 2.0 high speed (PIMA 15740 protocol);
via KODAK Camera USB Cable, Micro B / 5-Pin; HDMI, type D (for television)
Microphone—Stereo
Speaker—Mono
PICTBRIDGE support—Yes
Power—(4) KODAK Rechargeable Digital Camera AA Batteries
Tripod mount—1/4 inch
Size—124.1 x 87.3 x 95.2 mm (4.9 x 3.4 x 3.7 in.) @ power off
Weight—593 g (21 oz) with batteries and card
Operating temperature—0–40
° C (32–104° F)
Care and maintenance
■ If you suspect water has gotten inside the camera, remove the batteries and card.
Allow all components to air-dry for at least 24 hours before using the camera.
■ Blow gently on the lens or LCD to remove dust and dirt. Wipe gently with a soft,
lint-free cloth or an untreated lens-cleaning tissue. Do not use cleaning solutions
unless designed specifically for camera lenses. Do not allow chemicals, such as
suntan lotion, to contact painted surfaces.
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CAUTION:
■ Service agreements may be available in your country. Contact a dealer of KODAK
Products for more information.
■ For digital camera disposal or recycling information, contact your local authorities.
In the US, go to the Electronics Industry Alliance site at www.eiae.org or go to
www.kodak.com/go/support.
Upgrading your software and firmware
We occasionally update KODAK Software and firmware (the software that runs on the
camera). For instructions on installing the latest version, go to
www.kodak.com/go/Z990downloads.
Storage capacities
The LCD displays the approximate number of pictures (or minutes/seconds of video)
remaining. Actual storage capacity varies depending on subject composition, card
size, and other factors. You may be able to store more or fewer pictures and videos.
Important safety instructions
Do not disassemble this product; there are no user-serviceable parts
inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. KODAK AC Adapters
and Battery Chargers are intended for indoor use only. The use of
controls, adjustments, or procedures other than those specified herein
may result in exposure to shock and/or electrical or mechanical hazards. If
the LCD breaks, do not touch the glass or liquid. Contact Kodak customer
support.
■ The use of an accessory that is not recommended by Kodak may cause fire, electric
shock, or injury. For approved accessories, go to www.kodak/go/accessories.
■ Use only a USB-certified computer equipped with a current-limiting motherboard.
Contact your computer manufacturer if you have questions.
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■ If using this product in an airplane, observe all instructions of the airline.
■ When removing the batteries, allow them to cool; they may be hot.
■ Follow all warnings and instructions supplied by the battery manufacturer.
■ Use only batteries approved for this product to avoid risk of explosion.
■ Keep batteries out of the reach of children.
■ Do not allow batteries to touch metal objects, including coins. Otherwise, a battery
may short circuit, discharge energy, become hot, or leak.
■ Do not disassemble, install backward, or expose batteries to liquid, moisture, fire,
or extreme temperature.
■ Remove the batteries when the product is stored for an extended period of time. In
the unlikely event that battery fluid leaks inside the product, contact Kodak
customer support.
■ In the unlikely event that battery fluid leaks onto your skin, wash immediately with
water and contact your local health provider. For additional health-related
information, contact your local Kodak customer support.
■ Go to www.kodak.com/go/reach for information about the presence of substances
included on the candidate list according to article 59(1) of Regulation (EC) No.
1907/2006 (REACH).
■ Dispose of batteries according to local and national regulations. Go to
www.kodak.com/go/kes.
■ Do not charge non-rechargeable batteries. For more information on batteries, go
to www.kodak.com/go/batterychart.
Battery replacement, battery life
KODAK Rechargeable Digital Camera AA Batteries: 500 pictures per charge. Battery
life per CIPA testing method. (Approximate number of pictures in Smart Capture
mode, using an SD Card.) Actual life may vary based on usage.
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Extending battery life
■ Use a power-saving LCD Brightness setting (see page 51).
■ Dirt on the battery contacts can affect battery life. Wipe the contacts with a pencil
eraser before loading batteries in the camera.
■ Battery performance is reduced at temperatures below 41° F (5° C). When using
your camera in cold weather, carry spare batteries and keep them warm. Do not
discard cold batteries that do not work; when they return to room temperature,
they may be usable.
Limited warranty
Kodak warrants its digital cameras and accessories (excluding batteries) to be free
from malfunctions and defects in both materials and workmanship for the warranty
period specified on your KODAK Product packaging. Retain the original dated sales
receipt. Proof of purchase date is required with any request for warranty repair.
Limited warranty coverage
Warranty service is only available from within the country where the Products were
originally purchased. You may be required to ship Products, at your expense, to the
authorized service facility for the country where the Products were purchased. Kodak
will repair or replace Products if they fail to function properly during the warranty
period, subject to any conditions and/or limitations stated herein. Warranty service
will include all labor as well as any necessary adjustments and/or replacement parts. If
Kodak is unable to repair or replace a Product, Kodak will, at its option, refund the
purchase price paid for the Product provided the Product has been returned to Kodak
along with proof of the purchase price paid. Repair, replacement, or refund of the
purchase price are the sole remedies under the warranty. If replacement parts are
used in making repairs, those parts may be remanufactured, or may contain
remanufactured materials. If it is necessary to replace the entire Product, it may be
replaced with a remanufactured Product. Remanufactured Products, parts and
materials are warranted for the remaining warranty term of the original Product, or 90
days after the date of repair or replacement, whichever is longer.
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Limitations
This warranty does not cover circumstances beyond Kodak's control. This warranty
does not apply when failure is due to shipping damage, accident, alteration,
modification, unauthorized service, misuse, abuse, use with incompatible accessories
or attachments (such as third party ink or ink tanks), failure to follow Kodak's
operation, maintenance or repacking instructions, failure to use items supplied by
Kodak (such as adapters and cables), or claims made after the duration of this
warranty. Kodak makes no other express or implied warranty for this product. In the
event that the exclusion of any implied warranty is ineffective under the law, the
duration of the implied warranty will be the length of the express warranty period
specified on your Kodak product packaging. The option of repair, replacement, or
refund is Kodak's only obligation. Kodak will not be responsible for any special,
consequential or incidental damages resulting from the sale, purchase, or use of this
product regardless of the cause. Liability for any special, consequential or incidental
damages (including but not limited to loss of revenue or profit, downtime costs, loss
of the use of the equipment, cost of substitute equipment, facilities or services, or
claims of your customers for such damages resulting from the purchase, use, or failure
of the Product), regardless of cause or for breach of any written or implied warranty is
expressly disclaimed. The limitations and exclusions of liability set forth herein apply
to both Kodak and its suppliers.
Your righ ts
Some states or jurisdictions do not allow exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.
Some states or jurisdictions do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty
lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific
rights, and you may have other rights which vary from state to state or by jurisdiction.
Outside the United States and Canada
In countries other than the United States and Canada, the terms and conditions of
this warranty may be different. Unless a specific Kodak warranty is communicated to
the purchaser in writing by a Kodak company, no warranty or liability exists beyond
any minimum requirements imposed by law, even though defect, damage, or loss may
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be by negligence or other act.
Regulatory compliance
FCC compliance and advisory
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed or used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures: 1) reorient or relocate the
receiving antenna; 2) increase the separation between the equipment and the
receiver; 3) connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected; 4) consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for additional suggestions. Any changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment. Where shielded interface cables have been provided with the
product or specified additional components or accessories elsewhere defined to be
used with the installation of the product, they must be used in order to ensure
compliance with FCC regulation. The KODAK High Performance USB AC Adapter
K20-AM 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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N137
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment/Battery disposal
In Europe: For human/environmental protection, it is your responsibility to
dispose of this equipment and batteries at a collection facility established for
this purpose (separate from municipal waste.) For more information, contact
your retailer, collection facility, or appropriate local authorities; or go to
www.kodak.com/go/recycle. Product weight: 593 g (21 oz) with batteries
Canadian DOC statement
DOC Class B Compliance—This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian
ICES-003.
Observation des normes-Classe B—Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est
conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
CE
Hereby, Eastman Kodak Company declares that this KODAK Product is in compliance
with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
Australian C-Tick
VCCI Class B ITE
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Eastman Kodak Company
Rochester, NY 14650
Korean Class B ITE
Russian GOST-R
China RoHS
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Index 1
A
A/V out, 41
about this camera, 52
accessories
batteries, 66
buying, 60
SD/SDHC Card, 4
action print, 39
add a border, 36
add keywords, names, 48
AF control, 51
aperture priority, 19
auto
flash, 12
focus control, 51
focus framing marks, 6
Automatic Panorama mode, 18
B
backlight, 15
battery
expected life, 65
icons, 9
load, 1, 2
types, 65
bright, 15
burst, use, 24
button
Burst, 24
Delete, 30
Display, 7
Effects, 25
Flash, 12
focus, 22
Review, 50
Share, 44
Zoom, 11
C
cable
audio/video, 41
USB, 53
Camera Setup App, 53
camera sounds, 51
Canadian compliance, 69
capture grid view, 7
care and maintenance, 63
charging
battery icon, 9
children, 15
clean view, 7
clock, setting, 3
computer
connect camera, 53
transfer to, 53
computer connection, 52
connector, USB / A/V, 41
copy pictures to computer, 53
Creative mode, 13
cropping pictures, 34
D
date setting, 3
date/time stamp, 42
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Delete button, 30
delete pictures
from internal memory, 30
from SD/SDHC Card, 30
display a slide show, 42
Display button, 7
disposal, recycling, 64
download
KODAK Software, 53
download pictures, 53
Dramatic mode, 17
E
edit videos, 37
Effects button, 25
email, 44
email pictures, videos, 49
erase, 52
expected battery life, 65
exposure
compensation, 19, 27
long time, 50
external video device
viewing pictures, videos, 41
F
faces, tagging, recognition, 46
FCC compliance, 68
find pictures, 32
fireworks, 15
firmware, upgrading, 64
flash settings, 12
flower, 15
focus button, 22
focus framing marks, 6
focus/exposure zone, 23
format, 52
framing marks, 6
G
grid view, 7
guidelines, battery, 66
H
HDR, 14
help, Web links, 56
high dynamic range, 14
High ISO, 15
histogram, 26
histogram view, 7
I
icons
battery, 9
mode dial, 13
icons, modes, 25
icons, picture-taking,
9
infinity focus, 22
install
batteries, 1, 2
SD/SDHC Card, 4
Intelligent Portrait mode, 17
K
keyboard, 48
keywords, 48
KODAK Camera Setup App, 53
KODAK EASYSHARE Software
upgrading, 64
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KODAK Software, download, 53
Kodak Web sites, 56
L
language, 51
LCD
brightness, 51
reviewing pictures, 28
reviewing videos, 28
lens, clean, 63
load
batteries, 1, 2
SD/SDHC Card, 4
locate pictures, 32
long time exposure, 50
M
macro focus, 22
magnify a picture, 31
maintenance, camera, 63
make picture from video, 38
manual focus, 22
manual mode, 19
mark
for email, 49
memory
insert card, 4
menu settings, 50
mode
safe, 52
mode dial, 13
modes, 25
aperture priority, 19
backlight, 15
bright, 15
children, 15
fireworks, 15
flower, 15
High ISO, 15
manual, 19
Night Landscape, 15
night portrait, 15
self-portrait, 15
shutter priority, 19
modes, picture-taking, 13, 17
multiple selections, 40
multi-up, thumbnail, 31
N
Night Landscape, 15
night portrait, 15
Night Scene Long Exposure mode, 17
O
online prints, ordering,
55
optical zoom, 11
P
Panorama Creative mode, 18
Panorama SCN mode, 16
PASM mode, 13, 19
people, tagging, 46
Photo Booth mode, 17
photo effect, tinting, 36
PICTBRIDGE enabled printer, 54
picture size, 50
picture taking, 6
pictures
adding date/time stamp, 42
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border, add, 36
cropping, 34
email marked, 49
marking, 55
review icons, 33
reviewing, 28
taking, modes, 13, 25
tinting, 36
transfer to computer, 53
pictures/video
deleting, 30
picture-taking icons, 9
playing a video, 30
Portrait mode, 13
power icon, 9
power, camera, 3
print from a video, 39
printing
from a card, 55
optimizing printer, 56
order online, 55
PICTBRIDGE, 54
tagged pictures, 55
R
RAW file format, 35
record button, 10
recycling, disposal, 64
red-eye, flash, 12
regulatory information, 68
remote control, 43
reset camera, 51
Review button, 50
reviewing pictures/video
deleting, 30
LCD, 28
slide show, 42
running slide show, 42
S
safe mode, 52
safety, 64
Scene (SCN) mode, 13
Scene (SCN) modes, 15
scene modes
Stage, 15
SD/SDHC Card
insert, 4
printing from, 55
search pictures, 32
select multiple pictures/videos, 40
self-portrait,
15
setting
about this camera, 52
auto focus, 51
camera sounds, 51
computer connection, 52
date and time, 3
flash, 12
format, 52
language, 51
LCD brightness, 51
long time exposure, 50
picture size, 50
picture taking modes, 13
picture-taking mode, 25
reset all settings, 51
safe mode, 52
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slide show, 51
tag people, 50
video out, 51
setting up the camera, 1
settings
picture, video size, 50
settings menu, 50
Share button, 44, 50
shutter
priority, 19
problems, 57
speed, 19
shutter button, 6
single frame, 39
slide show
running, 42
slide show settings, 51
Smart Capture mode, 13
smart find, 32
social networks, 44
software
upgrading, 64
software downloader, 53
sounds, 51
specifications, camera, 61
Sport mode, 13
Stage, 15
strap, 5
super macro focus, 22
T
tag people setting, 50
tagging
keywords, 48
people, faces, 46
taking a picture, 6
taking a picture while taking a video, 10
taking a video, 10
television, slide show, 41
thumbnail view, 31
time, setting, 3
tinting a picture, 36
tips
battery guidelines, 66
care & maintenance, 63
tools view, 7
transfer pictures, 53
trimming a video, 37
troubleshooting, 56
turning camera on/off, 3
typing,
48
U
upgrading software, firmware, 64
URLs, Kodak Web sites, 56
USB
transfer pictures, 53
V
VCCI compliance, 69
video
edit, 37
email marked, 49
out, 51
playback, 30
recording, 10
review icons, 33
transfer to computer, 53
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viewing, 28
video action print, 39
video out, 51
video record button, 10
video size, 50
viewing
by multi-up, thumbnails, 31
picture, after taking, 28
W
warranty, 66
Z
zoom
optical, 11
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