Kodak Ze2 User Guide

Table of contents
Getting started with your camera 2
Opening the USB/charging door 2 Charging the non-removable battery 3 Using an accessory SD/SDHC Card 4 Turning on the camera 5 Setting the language, date/time 6 Taking a picture or video 7 Reviewing pictures/videos 8 Deleting videos/pictures 9 Transferring, sharing online, editing 10 Attaching the strap 11 Keep learning about your camera 12
Product overview, features 13
Front view 13 Back view 14 Side view 15
Doing more with your camera 16
Using the camera under water 16 Viewing videos/pictures on a TV 17 Using the settings menu 18 Trimming a video 19 Making a picture from a video 19 Zooming and panning a picture 20
Solving camera problems 21
Resetting the camera 21
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The non-removable battery charges when the computer is on and awake; disable your computer’s hibernation, sleep, and standby modes. Charge the battery as often as you like—you can’t over-charge it—and always fully charge before using.

1Getting started with your camera

Opening the USB/charging door

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Charging the non-removable battery
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When the camera is plugged in, the USB symbol appears.
Charging takes less than 4 hours.
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CAUTION:
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Turn off the camera.
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Insert a card until it clicks.
To re m o ve a card, press and release it.
Accessory
Using an accessory SD/SDHC Card
Your camera has internal memory. We recommend purchasing an SD or SDHC Card (Class 4 or higher) to store more pictures/videos.
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:
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).
Purchase cards www.kodak.com/go/accessories
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When you turn on the camera, it checks to
Turning on the camera
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to change current field. for previous/next field.
OK
to accept.
At the prompt, press OK.
Date/Time
Language
to change.
OK
to accept.
OK
Setting the language, date/time
See the Extended user guide
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www.kodak.com/go/Ze2manuals
Taking a picture or video
Zoom in/out.
Turn on the Glare Shield (if enabled in the Settings menu) to improve LCD viewability.
Change between picture and video recording modes. (In Review or in a menu, return to Liveview.)
Start/stop recording.
Video recording modes
HD720p WVGA Still
for viewing on a TV or computer, and for sharing
for conserving memory card space
for 1 MP pictures
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Review
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Adjust volume
Fast-forward/rewind
While playing a video:
Previous/next video/picture.
Play/Pause. (Press and hold to Stop.)
OK
OK
Reviewing pictures/videos
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Deleting videos/pictures

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Highlight Delete or OK, then press OK.
Review
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Previous/next video/picture.
OK
Delete.
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Delete
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Connect the camera to the computer USB port. (It turns on automatically.)
NOTE: It may be convenient to use a USB extension cable to connect the camera to the computer.
* For MAC OS, use the APPLE ILIFE suite of software
to watch and edit videos.
If this is the first time you’ve connected to this computer, follow the prompts to install the KODAK Share Button App and—for WINDOWS OS-based computers— ARCSOFT Software.*
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Follow the on-screen instructions to transfer and share videos.
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Transferring, sharing online, editing
Share Button App doesn’t install?
Get ArcSoft product support
HD video system requirements for playback
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Download the right version for your operating system:
www.kodak.com/go/camerasw www.arcsoft.com/support
www.kodak.com/go/HDsysreq
Attaching the strap
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Go to www.kodak.com/go/Ze2support for:
• the Extended user guide
• camera firmware updates
• answers to your frequently asked questions
Congratulations!
You have:
• set up your camera
• taken videos and pictures
• transferred them to your computer
Keep learning!
Finish reading this book, so you can take and share your best videos and pictures!
Keep learning about your camera
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2 Product overview, features

Lens
Microphone

Front view

See the Extended user guide
www.kodak.com/go/Ze2manuals
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Product overview, features
Review
On bottom:
• USB Arm
• AV Out
Record mode
Settings
Delete
Record/OK
Share
Back view
See the Extended user guide
www.kodak.com/go/Ze2manuals
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Side view
Camera Reset button
Slot for accessory SD/SDHC Card
HDMI Out
Power button
Product overview, features
Use the Reset button
See the Extended user guide
See page 21
www.kodak.com/go/Ze2manuals
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3 Doing more with your camera

Using the camera under water

The camera does not float. Secure it to your wrist with the strap (see a floating accessory strap at
www.kodak.com/go/accessories). To keep the camera
waterproof, tightly close and latch all doors. Do not open doors in water or when hands are wet. Waterproof integrity may be compromised if the camera is dropped. For more information, see page 24.
For the best focus and color balance under water: 1 Press the Settings button , then to
choose Underwater Correction.
2 Press OK, then to choose Scene mode:
Water, then press OK.
3 Press the Mode button to take
videos/pictures.
IMPORTANT:
camera is waterproof to a depth of 3 metres (9.8 feet).

After using the camera in water

When finished using under water, go to Step 1 and
Wipe off water or debris. If the camera was used in
If water has entered the camera, remove the card.
Verify that all doors are tightly closed. This
turn off Underwater Correction.
chemically treated water or saltwater, rinse it in fresh water, then use a soft towel to dry it.
Allow the camera to air-dry for at least 24 hours before using.
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Doing more with your camera
HDMI Cable
AV C a b le
Viewing videos/pictures on a TV
If you have an HD television, use an HDMI cable—and get the richest playback experience. (Cables are sold separately.)
NOTE: Set your TV’s input setting to HDMI or AV.
Set Video Output (NTSC/PAL)
Purchase accessories
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www.kodak.com/go/accessories
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Using the settings menu
LCD Brightness & Glare Shield
Underwater Mode
Effects Normal Color, Sepia, B&W, High
Video Resolution
Microphone Gain
Sounds Turn on/off sounds. Date/Time Set the date/time Share Settings Choose which sites and email
Video Output Choose the setting (NTSC, PAL) for
Language Choose your language. Reset Settings Return all settings to their factory
Format Card Erase, format the card. About View firmware and ARCSOFT
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Turn on when viewing the LCD in bright conditions.
Use when taking videos/pictures under water.
Saturation, or 70s Film HD720P, WVGA
Adjust sensitivity of the internal microphone.
addresses are offered when you share.
your region.
default.
Software versions
Doing more with your camera
Trimming a video
Use the Trim Video feature to remove an unwanted video start or finish.
1 Press the Review button , then to find a
video to trim. Optional: Play, then pause the video at the desired new start point.
2 Press the Settings button . 3 Press to choose Trim Video, then press OK.
An instruction screen appears. After you read it, press OK.
4 When prompted, press to move the Start
marker to the new position, then press OK. Press
to move the End marker to the new position,
then press OK. NOTE: If you need to make adjustments, press to highlight the Start or End marker, then press to move it. When finished,
press OK. 5 When prompted, preview your edit or save the edit
without previewing. Save the video, or choose Save
As if you want to keep the existing video, as well.

Making a picture from a video

You can choose a single frame from a video, then make it into a picture. (Size and quality depend on video resolution.)
1 Press the Review button , then to find a
video from which you want to extract a single video
frame.
2 Play, then pause the video at the desired frame.
3 Press the Settings button . 4 Press to choose Make Picture. Press OK. 5 Follow the prompts to save the picture.
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Doing more with your camera

Zooming and panning a picture

1 Press the Review button .
2 Press to choose a picture. 3 Press OK repeatedly to choose 2x, 4x, 8x, then back
to 1x.
4 Use to pan the picture.
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4 Solving camera problems

Camera Reset button

Resetting the camera

If the camera will not turn off, use a straightened paper clip, pen, or stylus tip to gently but firmly press the buttonfor about 1 second. The camera turns off. When you turn on the camera again, you may need to reset the Date and Time.
Go to www.kodak.com/go/Ze2support for the Extended user guide, firmware updates, and answers to your questions.
Status Solution
Low battery.
Charge the battery (page 3).
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Solving camera problems
Status Solution
Card or internal memory is nearly full.
Corrupt or unusable card.
Unrecognized file.
LCD is hard to see.
Camera will not turn on.
Videos are blurry.
Transfer videos/pictures to your
computer (page 10), then format (erase) the card in the camera (page 18) or card reader.
Insert another card. For the best
experience, we strongly suggest purchasing a Class 4 or higher SDHC Card.
Transfer videos/pictures to your
computer (page 10).
Turn on the LCD Glare Shield in
the Settings menu (page 18), then enable it in Liveview (page 7).
Ensure that the battery is
charged (page 3).
Ensure the camera is clean and
dry. (If it’s wet inside, open all doors. Remove the card. Do not turn on the camera. Let it dry for at least 24 hours.)
Ensure that the lens is clean.
Ensure that the subject is at
least 1 m (3.3 ft) from the lens.
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Status Solution
Videos are choppy or jumpy when played on a computer.
Videos do not play on a TV.
Solve problems with ARCSOFT Software.
Use ARCSOFT
MEDIAIMPRESSION for KODAK Software for video playback (page 10).
Ensure that the computer
system requirements are met. Go to www.arcsoft.com/support or
www.kodak.com/go/HDsysreq.
For the best experience, we
strongly suggest purchasing a Class 4 or higher SDHC Card.
Verify that an HDMI or AV Cable
is properly connected directly to the TV input (page 17).
Ensure that your TV settings are
correct for an HDMI or AV connection.
Ensure that the Video Output is
set correctly (page 18).
Go to
www.arcsoft.com/support. (For
other applications, go to their support sites.)
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5 Appendix

IMPORTANT: The shock resistance and water
resistance of this product are based on Kodak test results and do not constitute any guarantee that the product will perform, will not be damaged, or will not malfunction under such conditions. Though the camera is designed to withstand the effects of impact occurring during normal use, impact due to rough handling (such as throwing or dropping it from excessive heights) can cause serious damage. Even if a drop does not result in functional problems, it can cause scratching and other cosmetic damage to the camera.
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. 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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