Kodak Z980 - EASYSHARE Digital Camera, User Manual

Page 1: ...efore connecting any cables install the software that was included with your camera Follow the on screen instructions Lights are on while the charger is plugged in See the charger documentation for instructions and charging times For longer life charge KODAK Ni MH Pre Charged Rechargeable Batteries AA prior to use and occasionally discharge them to depletion urg_00998 book Page 1 Tuesday January 6...

Page 2: ...ard 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 Using charging accessories You can use an accessory KODAK 5 Volt AC Adapter to save battery power NOTE The AC adapter does not charge the batteries 1 Turn off the camera 2 Insert or remove the card 3 Turn on the camera urg_00998 book Page 2 ...

Page 3: ...ing the language and date time See the Extended user guide www kodak com go z980support to change current field for previous next field OK to accept At the prompt press OK to change OK to accept Language Date Time urg_00998 book Page 3 Tuesday January 6 2009 6 59 AM ...

Page 4: ... other modes see page 13 Press the Shutter button halfway to lock the focus When the framing marks turn green press the Shutter button completely down 1 2 Turn the Mode dial to Smart Capture EVF LCD button To save battery power press the EVF LCD button and use the electronic viewfinder Framing marks urg_00998 book Page 4 Tuesday January 6 2009 6 59 AM ...

Page 5: ...H Reviewing pictures videos See the Extended user guide www kodak com go z980support View previous next picture video Press the Review button to enter exit Review Play a video OK Review urg_00998 book Page 5 Tuesday January 6 2009 6 59 AM ...

Page 6: ...odak com go z980support Purchase accessories www kodak com go z980accessories Turn on the camera 3 Connect the KODAK USB Cable Model U 8 1 Turn off the camera KODAK EASYSHARE Software opens on your computer and prompts you through the transfer process 2 urg_00998 book Page 6 Tuesday January 6 2009 6 59 AM ...

Page 7: ...e If you learn nothing else about your camera learn how to use on camera Help Because the more you know your camera the more confident you become See the Extended user guide www kodak com go z980support Scroll through a Help topic Press the Menu button then highlight a menu choice Press the Info 1 2 button urg_00998 book Page 7 Tuesday January 6 2009 6 59 AM ...

Page 8: ...n the vertical portrait orientation Learn more about taking focused pictures see page 4 1 Turn off the camera 2 Attach and tighten the grip 4 Slide the Portrait switch 5 Take pictures in the portrait orientation Use Use the Portrait Shutter button to take pictures to zoom 3 Turn on the camera urg_00998 book Page 8 Tuesday January 6 2009 6 59 AM ...

Page 9: ...www kodak com go z980support 9 ENGLISH Attaching the strap 1 2 urg_00998 book Page 9 Tuesday January 6 2009 6 59 AM ...

Page 10: ...oubleshooting and repairs interactive tutorials FAQs downloads accessories printing information product registration Congratulations You have set up your camera taken pictures transferred pictures to your computer Keep learning Finish reading this book so you can take and share your best pictures urg_00998 book Page 10 Tuesday January 6 2009 6 59 AM ...

Page 11: ...e dial 3 On Off for Portrait mode 9 Share button 15 LCD 4 Shutter button 10 OK 16 EVF Electronic viewfinder 5 Flash Focus Drive buttons 11 Delete Menu Info Review buttons 17 EVF LCD button 6 Strap post 1 of 2 12 Wide Angle Telephoto button 18 SD SDHC Card slot battery compartment 2 1 11 12 3 4 5 6 7 10 8 17 16 15 14 13 9 18 urg_00998 book Page 11 Tuesday January 6 2009 6 59 AM ...

Page 12: ...12 www kodak com go easysharecenter ENGLISH Front view 1 Flash 2 Microphones 2 3 Speaker 4 Lens 5 Self timer Video AF Assist light 2 1 4 2 5 3 urg_00998 book Page 12 Tuesday January 6 2009 6 59 AM ...

Page 13: ... Full frame portraits of people Sport Subjects that are in motion Shutter speed is fast Panorama Stitching 2 or 3 pictures into 1 panoramic scene Scene Point and shoot simplicity when taking pictures under special conditions Program Aperture Shutter Manual More creative control See the Extended user guide at www kodak com go z980support Video Video with sound See page 14 SCN P A S M urg_00998 book...

Page 14: ...nd release the Shutter button again To review and work with videos see page 19 Using Scene SCN modes Choose a Scene mode for great pictures in practically any situation 1 Turn the Mode dial to Scene 2 Press to display Scene modes NOTE If the mode description turns off before you finish reading it press OK 3 Press OK to choose a Scene mode urg_00998 book Page 14 Tuesday January 6 2009 6 59 AM ...

Page 15: ... auto focus framing marks page 4 As you zoom in move away from your subject Using digital zoom To turn on off digital zoom see the Setup menu page 18 Digital zoom is not available in Smart Capture mode NOTE You may notice decreased image quality when using digital zoom The slider on the LCD or EVF turns red when the picture quality reaches the limit for an acceptable 4 x 6 in 10 x 15 cm print Opti...

Page 16: ... the light is behind the subject NOTE Not available in Smart Capture mode Red eye Reduction To choose Preflash or Digital Correction see the Setup menu Preflash A preflash fires shrinking the eye pupil before the picture is taken Digital Correction A preflash does not fire the camera corrects red eye NOTE When using digital correction image processing takes longer than when using preflash Off Neve...

Page 17: ...con Normal picture taking Landscape Distant scenery or for taking pictures through a window Macro Subjects that are 10 100 cm 3 9 39 4 in from the lens Super Macro Subjects that are 1 30 cm 0 4 11 8 in from the lens Press the Drive button repeatedly to scroll through self timer and burst modes Press the Focus button repeatedly to scroll through Auto Focus Landscape Macro and Super Macro modes urg_...

Page 18: ...see page 7 1 Press the Menu button 2 Press to highlight a tab Capture Video for the most common picture and video taking settings Setup for other camera settings 3 Press to highlight a setting then press OK 4 Highlight an option then press OK Understanding the picture taking icons Battery level Capture mode Pictures time remaining Date stamp Zoom slider Tag name Self timer Burst Flash mode Focus m...

Page 19: ... screen prompts NOTE If you have multiple pictures to delete you can select then delete them Viewing pictures as thumbnails 1 Press the Review button 2 Press the Wide Angle W button to change from single picture view to multi up thumbnails 3 Press Telephoto T to return to single picture view Press the Review button to exit Review urg_00998 book Page 19 Tuesday January 6 2009 6 59 AM ...

Page 20: ... choose Select Photo Tag View Thumbnails or Play Video To hide the shortcuts again press Understanding the review icons Email tag Favorite tag Print tag number of prints Protected Picture Video number Upload tag Video duration Select picture Battery level Text tag name Add text tag View thumbnails Play video Shortcuts Date stamp urg_00998 book Page 20 Tuesday January 6 2009 6 59 AM ...

Page 21: ... pictures Enlargements posters Collages Photo books Cards Calendars Mugs Ties Shirts EASYSHARE Digital Picture Frame HDTV devices Email and much more How do you tell yours A thousand ways to tell a story and each begins with a picture urg_00998 book Page 21 Tuesday January 6 2009 6 59 AM ...

Page 22: ...tures to your computer Pictures start here 1 2 3 Load software Take pictures Pictures become stories here KODAK All in One Printers At home Online At a local photo retailer KODAK Picture Kiosk www kodak com go tips urg_00998 book Page 22 Tuesday January 6 2009 6 59 AM ...

Page 23: ... and Repair Pictures remaining number does not decrease after taking a picture The camera is operating normally Continue taking pictures Stored pictures are corrupted Retake pictures Do not insert remove card while the camera is on Keep rechargeable batteries charged Transfer the pictures to the computer see page 6 then format the card or internal memory see the Setup menu page 18 CAUTION Formatti...

Page 24: ...o cool it 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 batteri...

Page 25: ...l 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...

Page 26: ...tion 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 ...

Page 27: ...se undesired operation Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment labeling VCCI Class B ITE Australian C Tick 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 authoriti...

Page 28: ...o easysharecenter Korean Class B ITE China RoHS Eastman Kodak Company Rochester New York 14650 Kodak 2008 Kodak and EasyShare are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company 4H5213_en urg_00998 book Page 28 Tuesday January 6 2009 6 59 AM ...