Kodak Z990 User Manual

KODAK EASYSHARE MAX

Camera / Z990

Extended user guide

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Product features

Front view

AF Assist/

Self-timer/

Video light

Lens

Flash

Stereo

Microphones

HDMI Out

Micro USB

AV Out

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Product features

Back view

EVF/LCD button

Speaker

LCD EVF (Electronic viewfinder)

Luminance

sensor Display Flash,

Effects,

Delete

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Power light

Mode dial

Power

Shutter button

Zoom

Burst, Focus Mode,

Self-timer

Strap post

Jog dial

Video Record button

OK

Share

Review

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Bottom view

Tripod socket

Slot for SD/SDHC

Card (optional

accessory) Battery compartments

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Table of contents
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 ................................................................................	63
	Upgrading your software and firmware........................................................	64
	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

Charging the rechargeable batteries

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.

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

Your plug may differ.

	Watch the battery level	See page 9
	Extend battery life	See page 66
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Loading the batteries

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	Watch the battery level	See page 9
	Extend battery life	See page 66
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Setting up your camera

Turning on the camera

Setting the language and date/time

Language:

to change. OK to accept.

Date/Time:

At the prompt, press OK.

to change current field. for previous/next field.

OK to accept.

Sharing Destinations:

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

to highlight a site.

OK to check/uncheck the site.

NOTE: To change language in the future, use the Settings menu (see page 51).

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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.

CAUTION:

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.

1	Turn off the camera, then
	open the door.

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

Optional accessory

IMPORTANT: When you turn on the camera, it checks to see if a card is inserted. If so, new pictures/videos are stored on the card. If no card is inserted, new pictures/videos are stored in the camera’s internal memory. 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).

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Setting up your camera

Attaching the strap

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2 Taking pictures/videos

Taking pictures in Smart Capture mode

1 Turn the Mode dial to Smart Capture .

2Use the LCD or EVF to compose the picture. Press the EVF/LCD button and use the electronic viewfinder to conserve battery power and improve visibility outdoors.

Mode dial

EVF/LCD button

Framing marks

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

4Press the Shutter button completely down. 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.

IMPORTANT: Press the Share button to share anytime. To learn more, see page 28.

In Liveview

In Quickview

In Review

Most recent picture/video

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Taking pictures/videos

Other picture-taking features

Display

OK

Review

■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.

Clean view

Tools

Tools view (Tools vary by camera mode.)

Note: If you’re in a PASM mode, Liveview Histogram and Framing Grid view* are also available.

* To enable Liveview Histogram and/or Framing Grid, see page 51.

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Taking pictures/videos

Using Tools to choose actions, preferences

1In Liveview, press to move between Tools and the most recent picture.

or		Most recent
		picture

1In Review, press to move between Tools and Previous/Next.

2Press to choose a tool, then press OK.

Press to change a tool’s setting, then press OK.

Note: If you chose , press to choose a setting, then press OK.

Some settings can be chosen using .

Tools

More tools

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Taking pictures/videos

Understanding the picture-taking icons

Flash compensation

ISO

Exposure compensation

White balance

Shutter speed

Sharpness

Aperture

More tools

Manual focus

Zoom slider

Most recent

picture/video

Number of

Flash, Burst,

pictures/video

Focus modes

time remaining

Watch the battery level

Don’t miss out on great pictures and videos—keep your batteries fully charged.

Full

Three quarters

Half

Critical

AC Power

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Taking pictures/videos

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.

2To 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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Taking pictures/videos

Using the zoom

Use optical zoom to get up to 30X closer to your subject.

1Use the LCD or EVF to frame your subject. (For focus distances, see Specifications, page 61.)

2Press 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.

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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.

Press the Flash button repeatedly to scroll through flash modes.

The current flash mode appears on the LCD or EVF.

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						A preflash fires, shrinking the eye pupil, before the picture is taken.
Reduction
Off						Never.

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Taking pictures/videos

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.
	P	Program	More control over your camera and pictures. (See page 19.)

AAperture Priority

S	Shutter Priority

MManual

SCN Scene							A suite of features that let you take pictures in unique
							environments, but with point-and-shoot simplicity. (See
							page 15.)
						Sport	Subjects that are in motion. Shutter speed is fast.
						Portrait	Full-frame portraits of people.
						Creative	A suite of advanced, artistic features. (See page 17.)
						High Dynamic	High-contrast scenes. The camera takes and merges 3 pictures
						Range	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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Taking pictures/videos

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.)

1Turn the Mode dial to HDR.

Resolution is set at 12 MP.

2Compose 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.

3Press 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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Taking pictures/videos

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,	“Stitching” 2 or 3 pictures into 1 panoramic scene. (See page 16.)
L-R

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Using Panorama in SCN mode

Use panorama to “stitch” up to 3 pictures into a panoramic scene.

IMPORTANT: 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: 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.

2Press to choose Panorama Left-Right or Panorama Right-Left (depending on the direction you want to pan), then press OK.

3Take the first picture.

After a quickview, the LCD displays the liveview and an “overlay” from the first picture.

4Compose the second picture. Make the overlay from the first picture cover the same portion in the new picture.

5If you are taking/stitching only 2 pictures, press OK to stitch them together.

After you take 3 pictures, the pictures are automatically stitched together.

Take 2 or 3

pictures.

Get 1 panoramic picture.

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					For night photos that contain moving objects. Gives the impression of
Long Exposure					motion. Resolution is set at 12 MP.
Dramatic					Highly saturated, vibrant color. The camera takes and merges 2 pictures to
					produce one of rich tone and detail. Resolution is set at 12 MP.
Intelligent					Close-ups of faces. The camera takes multiple pictures, then chooses the
Portrait Mode					one with the best focus, most smiles, and most eyes open. Resolution is set
					at 12 MP.
Photo Booth					Taking 4 pictures and combining them into single strip, like a vintage
					photobooth. For best results, place the camera on a tripod or steady
					surface.
Automatic					Press and hold the Shutter button while vertically or horizontally panning a
Panorama					scene (Left to Right, Right to Left, Bottom to Top, and Top to Bottom). The
(See page 18.)					camera “stitches” the pictures together.

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Taking pictures/videos

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.

3The 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.

1At your starting point, press the Shutter button halfway down to focus and set the exposure, then press completely down and hold it.

2Keeping the Shutter button pressed, slowly pan or tilt in the direction you selected.

•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.

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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