Kodak Zi8 User Manual

Front view

Microphone (mono)

HDMI™ Out

5V DC-in

Recording light

External (stereo) microphone jack,

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Lens

Battery compartment

Infrared receiver

Landscape/ Macro focus

A/V Out

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Power button/ Charging light

SD/SDHC Card slot

USB

Settings

Delete

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Record mode

Review mode

Speaker

USB release*

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Back view

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Accessing the USB

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Charging light:

• On = charging

• Off = fully charged (approximately 2 hours)

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Charging the battery

More charging options in the Extended user guide

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Using your camera

CAUTION:

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Turn off the camera.

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Insert the card.

Using an (accessory) SD or SDHC Card

Your camera has limited internal memory—perfect for a few practice videos/pictures. We strongly suggest that you purchase an SD or SDHC Card to store more. (Maximum supported card size is 32 GB.)

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

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Using your camera

OK

to change current field

for previous/ next field

OK

to accept

At the prompt, press OK

Turning on the camera

Setting the date/time

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Using your camera

When you turn on the camera, it’s ready to record.

Zoom in/out

Start/stop recording

Change recording modes:

1080p

Best for viewing

on an HDTV

720p/60 fps

Best for sports

and action

720p

Best for

viewing on a

computer, sharing on

You Tub e™

and Facebook

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Best for

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pictures

Enter Recording mode from Review or a menu

Recording videos, taking pictures

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Enter Review

Previous/next video Play/Pause (Press

and hold to Stop)

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Delete video(s)

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Press the Review button to play in slow motion.

to fast-forward or fast-rewind 2X, 4X, 8X, 16X.

While paused:

• Press to forward/reverse one frame at a time.

1-up Thumbnail Timeline

Press the Review button for different views:

Playing videos

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Using your camera

Make sure the battery is charged (or use an AC adapter to power the camera).

If this is the first time you’ve connected to this WINDOWS OS-based computer, follow the prompts to install ARCSOFT MEDIAIMPRESSION for KODAK Software. You can then transfer and share videos.

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Turn off and connect the camera.* (It turns on automatically.)

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Videos and pictures from the Zi8 Camera can be used with the APPLE ILIFE suite of products to edit, personalize, make DVDs, share via YouTube and APPLE Online Sharing Services (IWEB and MOBILEME), or with ITUNES for syncing with IPHONE, IPOD, or APPLE TV.

Transferring, editing, sharing online

* Easily access the USB See page 3 Get ArcSoft product support www.arcsoft.com/support

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Cancel (without deleting)

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then press OK

Deleting videos/pictures

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HDMI cable

Set TV input to match your connection. For stereo playback, use the HDMI cable.*

AV cable

Playing back on a TV

Purchase accessories www.kodak.com/go/Zi8accessories Set Video Out (NTSC/PAL) See page 13 * To record in stereo, use

an external stereo mic (see the Extended user guide)

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Accessing the settings menu

Press the Settings button to access the Settings menu.

Date/Time—Set the date/time.

Video Out—Choose the setting (NTSC, PAL) for your region.

Brightness—Set LCD brightness.

Sounds—Turn sounds On/Off.

External Microphone Gain—Choose sensitivity of an

external microphone.

Image Stabilization—Turn on to reduce video blur.

Format Card—Erase, format the card.

Face Detection—Turn face detection on/off.

Camera Info—View firmware, ARCSOFT Software versions.

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3 Solving camera problems

Icon Solution

■ Low battery. Charge the battery.

■ Card or internal memory is nearly full. Transfer

videos/pictures to your computer.

■ Corrupt or unusable card. Transfer videos/pictures to your

computer, then format (erase) the card in the camera or card reader.

■ Internal memory is full. Transfer videos/pictures to your

computer, or use an SD/SDHC card to take more videos/pictures.

■ Card is full. Transfer videos/pictures to your computer or

use another card.

■ Unrecognized file. Transfer videos/pictures to your

computer.

■ An error has occurred. Transfer videos/pictures to your

computer, then format (erase) the card or internal memory.

Problem Solution

Videos are choppy or jumpy when played on a computer.

■ Use ARCSOFT MEDIAIMPRESSION Software for video

playback.

■ Ensure that your computer meets system requirements.

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Problem Solution

Camera will not turn on.

Videos are blurry.

Videos do not play on a TV.

Videos are in low resolution and/or are not saved.

ARCSOFT Software issues.

■ Ensure that the battery is correctly inserted.

■ Charge the battery.

■ Check the Landscape/Macro focus button.

■ Ensure that the lens is clean.

■ Ensure that the subject is at least 1 m (3.3 ft) from

camera lens.

■ Turn on Image Stabilization (

■ Ensure that an HDMI or AV cable is properly connected

directly to the TV input (

■ Ensure that the TV menu settings are correct for an HDMI

or AV connection.

■ Ensure that Video Out is set correctly (

■ If no card is inserted and the camera is powered by the

AC adapter, then videos are taken in low resolution and are not saved. (The camera is in Demo mode.) Insert a card or unplug the AC adapter.

■ Go to www.arcsoft.com/support. (For other applications,

go to their support sites.)

Solving camera problems

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Email, write, phone, or chat with Kodak (Chat not available in all languages)

Get support for your product www.kodak.com/go/Zi8support Purchase accessories www.kodak.com/go/Zi8accessories Get support for accessories www.kodak.com/go/support Download the latest firmware www.kodak.com/go/Zi8downloads Register your camera www.kodak.com/go/register Get information on ARCSOFT Software www.arcsoft.com/support

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4 Appendix

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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.

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/E.

MPEG-4

Use of this product in any manner that complies with the MPEG-4 visual standard is prohibited, except for use by a consumer engaging in personal and non-commercial activities.

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.

Australian C-Tick

VCCI Class B ITE

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Appendix

Korean Class B ITE

China RoHS

All screen images are simulated. Kodak is a trademark of Eastman Kodak Company. ArcSoft and MediaImpression are trademarks of ArcSoft, Inc. Apple, iLife, iWeb, MobileMe, iTunes, iPhone, iPod, and Apple TV are trademarks

of Apple, Inc. HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks

or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. Facebook and the Facebook logo are trademarks of Facebook, Inc. YouTube and the YouTube logo are trademarks of YouTube, LLC.

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