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Kodak EasyShare Z1275/Z1285 digital camera Extended user guide www.kodak.com For interactive tutorials, visit www.kodak.com/go/howto For help with your camera, visit www.kodak.com/go/z1275support, www.kodak.com/go/z1285support
Kodak EasyShare Z1275/Z1285 digital camera Extended user guide www.kodak.com For interactive tutorials, visit www.kodak.com/go/howto For help with your camera, visit www.kodak.com/go/z1275support, www.kodak.com/go/z1285support
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... the strap 1 Loading the battery 1 Turning on the camera 2 Setting the language, date/time 2 Using an optional SD/SDHC or MMC card 3 2 Taking pictures/videos 4 Taking a picture 4 Capture modes 6 Using optical zoom 8 Using the .../videos 13 Reviewing pictures/videos 13 Deleting pictures/videos 15 Using the menu button in Review 16 Adding sound tags 17 Cropping pictures 18 Using Kodak Perfect Touch technology 18 Editing videos 19 Running a slide show 21 Viewing pictures/videos in different ways 24 Selecting multiple pictures/videos 25 Copying pictures...
... the strap 1 Loading the battery 1 Turning on the camera 2 Setting the language, date/time 2 Using an optional SD/SDHC or MMC card 3 2 Taking pictures/videos 4 Taking a picture 4 Capture modes 6 Using optical zoom 8 Using the .../videos 13 Reviewing pictures/videos 13 Deleting pictures/videos 15 Using the menu button in Review 16 Adding sound tags 17 Cropping pictures 18 Using Kodak Perfect Touch technology 18 Editing videos 19 Running a slide show 21 Viewing pictures/videos in different ways 24 Selecting multiple pictures/videos 25 Copying pictures...
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Table of contents 4 Doing more with your camera 27 Using the Menu button to change settings 27 Using the framing grid to compose a picture 32 P and M modes 33 Using burst 36 Using exposure ... pictures 44 Installing the software 44 Transferring pictures with the USB cable 45 Printing pictures 46 Dock compatibility for your camera 48 6 Troubleshooting 49 7 Getting help 55 Helpful links 55 8 Appendix 57 Camera specifications 57 Storage capacities 60 Upgrading your software and firmware 60 Important safety instructions 60 Battery life 61 Care...
Table of contents 4 Doing more with your camera 27 Using the Menu button to change settings 27 Using the framing grid to compose a picture 32 P and M modes 33 Using burst 36 Using exposure ... pictures 44 Installing the software 44 Transferring pictures with the USB cable 45 Printing pictures 46 Dock compatibility for your camera 48 6 Troubleshooting 49 7 Getting help 55 Helpful links 55 8 Appendix 57 Camera specifications 57 Storage capacities 60 Upgrading your software and firmware 60 Important safety instructions 60 Battery life 61 Care...
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1 Setting up your camera Attaching the strap Loading the battery Ni-MH (rechargeable) CRV3 lithium (non-rechargeable) To extend battery life, see page 61. 2 AA (rechargeable or non-rechargeable) www.kodak.com/go/support 1
1 Setting up your camera Attaching the strap Loading the battery Ni-MH (rechargeable) CRV3 lithium (non-rechargeable) To extend battery life, see page 61. 2 AA (rechargeable or non-rechargeable) www.kodak.com/go/support 1
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for previous/next field. Date/Time: to accept. NOTE: To change . OK to change. Setting up your camera Turning on the camera Setting the language, date/time Language: to accept. OK to change the date/time and language in the future, use the Menu button (see page 31). 2 www.kodak.com/go/support
for previous/next field. Date/Time: to accept. NOTE: To change . OK to change. Setting up your camera Turning on the camera Setting the language, date/time Language: to accept. OK to change the date/time and language in the future, use the Menu button (see page 31). 2 www.kodak.com/go/support
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NOTE: To choose a storage location for pictures and videos, see page 31. Setting up your camera Using an optional SD/SDHC or MMC card Your camera has internal memory. CAUTION: A card can purchase an SD/SDHC or MMC card to store more pictures and videos (www.kodak.com/go/z1275accessories, www.kodak.com/go /support 3 forcing it may damage the pictures, the card, or the camera. We recommend Kodak SD/SDHC or MMC cards. Inserting or removing a card when the Ready light is blinking may cause damage. www.kodak.com/go /z1285accessories). You can only be inserted one way;
NOTE: To choose a storage location for pictures and videos, see page 31. Setting up your camera Using an optional SD/SDHC or MMC card Your camera has internal memory. CAUTION: A card can purchase an SD/SDHC or MMC card to store more pictures and videos (www.kodak.com/go/z1275accessories, www.kodak.com/go /support 3 forcing it may damage the pictures, the card, or the camera. We recommend Kodak SD/SDHC or MMC cards. Inserting or removing a card when the Ready light is blinking may cause damage. www.kodak.com/go /z1285accessories). You can only be inserted one way;
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...on foreground subjects, even if they're not centered in some SCN (scene) and Video modes. The camera attempts to take pictures Framing marks indicate the camera focus area. If the camera is in focus, the framing marks turn green. When you press the Delete button. Using the framing ...marks to focus on the desired subject (or if the framing marks disappear), release the Shutter button and recompose the scene. 2 Press the Shutter button completely down to take the picture. www.kodak...
...on foreground subjects, even if they're not centered in some SCN (scene) and Video modes. The camera attempts to take pictures Framing marks indicate the camera focus area. If the camera is in focus, the framing marks turn green. When you press the Delete button. Using the framing ...marks to focus on the desired subject (or if the framing marks disappear), release the Shutter button and recompose the scene. 2 Press the Shutter button completely down to take the picture. www.kodak...
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... P, M Program, Manual modes for more creative control. (See page 33). NOTE: If the mode description turns off before you finish reading it, press OK. 6 www.kodak.com/go/support Stabilization SCN Scene Point-and-shoot simplicity when taking . Capture mode For General picture taking pictures under special conditions. (See page 6.) Video ... ISO People in low-light scenes indoors using a higher ISO. Taking pictures/videos Capture modes Choose the mode that best suits your subjects and surroundings. Digital Image Minimizing the effects of camera shake and subject movement.
... P, M Program, Manual modes for more creative control. (See page 33). NOTE: If the mode description turns off before you finish reading it, press OK. 6 www.kodak.com/go/support Stabilization SCN Scene Point-and-shoot simplicity when taking . Capture mode For General picture taking pictures under special conditions. (See page 6.) Video ... ISO People in low-light scenes indoors using a higher ISO. Taking pictures/videos Capture modes Choose the mode that best suits your subjects and surroundings. Digital Image Minimizing the effects of camera shake and subject movement.
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... of people in bright light. Reducing red eye of flash if possible. Bright beach scenes. Place the camera on a flat, steady surface or use a tripod. www.kodak.com/go/support 7 Panorama Stitching up Night Portrait Night Landscape Snow Beach Text Fireworks Flower Manner/ Museum SelfPortrait... Children Backlight Close range. Focus is fast. Close-ups of people. Place the camera on the zoom position. Use this For...
... of people in bright light. Reducing red eye of flash if possible. Bright beach scenes. Place the camera on a flat, steady surface or use a tripod. www.kodak.com/go/support 7 Panorama Stitching up Night Portrait Night Landscape Snow Beach Text Fireworks Flower Manner/ Museum SelfPortrait... Children Backlight Close range. Focus is fast. Close-ups of people. Place the camera on the zoom position. Use this For...
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...picture quality reaches the limit for an acceptable 4 x 6-in . Press Wide Angle (W) to zoom in . (10 x 15 cm) print. 8 www.kodak.com/go/support The zoom indicator shows zoom status. 3 Take the picture or video. Optical zoom is effective when the lens is > 1/180 sec. Release.... Sunset Capturing the deep hues seen at sunset. For focus distances, see Camera specifications, page 57. 2 Press Telephoto (T) to zoom out. Zoom indicator Optical zoom range Digital zoom range W TD Using the digital zoom Use digital zoom to get up mode. 1 Use the LCD to your subject. Taking pictures...
...picture quality reaches the limit for an acceptable 4 x 6-in . Press Wide Angle (W) to zoom in . (10 x 15 cm) print. 8 www.kodak.com/go/support The zoom indicator shows zoom status. 3 Take the picture or video. Optical zoom is effective when the lens is > 1/180 sec. Release.... Sunset Capturing the deep hues seen at sunset. For focus distances, see Camera specifications, page 57. 2 Press Telephoto (T) to zoom out. Zoom indicator Optical zoom range Digital zoom range W TD Using the digital zoom Use digital zoom to get up mode. 1 Use the LCD to your subject. Taking pictures...
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...button repeatedly to -subject distance Wide angle 2-19.3 ft (0.6-5.9 m) @ ISO 400 Telephoto 2-10.5 ft (0.6-3.2 m) @ ISO 400 www.kodak.com/go/support 9 In low light, hold the camera steady or use a tripod. Use Fill when the subject is in the become accustomed to the flash, then fires again when the picture is...: If Red-eye Pre-flash is turned on: ■ The flash fires once and the ■ The flash fires once so the eyes Red-eye camera automatically corrects red-eye in shadow or is "backlit" (when the light is turned off , see page 30. Off Never. Every time you take ...
...button repeatedly to -subject distance Wide angle 2-19.3 ft (0.6-5.9 m) @ ISO 400 Telephoto 2-10.5 ft (0.6-3.2 m) @ ISO 400 www.kodak.com/go/support 9 In low light, hold the camera steady or use a tripod. Use Fill when the subject is in the become accustomed to the flash, then fires again when the picture is...: If Red-eye Pre-flash is turned on: ■ The flash fires once and the ■ The flash fires once so the eyes Red-eye camera automatically corrects red-eye in shadow or is "backlit" (when the light is turned off , see page 30. Off Never. Every time you take ...
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... Mode dial to Video . ■ Press the Shutter button completely down. Use the same procedure to use the self-timer in video mode. 10 www.kodak.com/go/support Taking pictures/videos Using the self-timer Use the self-timer when you want to be included in a picture, or to ensure... a steady Shutter button press. 1 Place camera on a tripod or flat surface. 2 In most Still modes, press the Self-Timer/Burst button : • Once for a 10-second delay (so you have time...
... Mode dial to Video . ■ Press the Shutter button completely down. Use the same procedure to use the self-timer in video mode. 10 www.kodak.com/go/support Taking pictures/videos Using the self-timer Use the self-timer when you want to be included in a picture, or to ensure... a steady Shutter button press. 1 Place camera on a tripod or flat surface. 2 In most Still modes, press the Self-Timer/Burst button : • Once for a 10-second delay (so you have time...
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Flash Date stamp Camera mode Album name Framing marks Histogram P/M mode Aperture Shutter speed Self-timer/Burst Picture size Pictures/time remaining Storage location Zoom indicator Low battery Focus zone Exposure metering White balance Focus mode ISO speed Exposure compensation 12 www.kodak.com/go/support Taking pictures/videos Understanding the picture-taking icons Status icons indicate mode, feature, and camera status.
Flash Date stamp Camera mode Album name Framing marks Histogram P/M mode Aperture Shutter speed Self-timer/Burst Picture size Pictures/time remaining Storage location Zoom indicator Low battery Focus zone Exposure metering White balance Focus mode ISO speed Exposure compensation 12 www.kodak.com/go/support Taking pictures/videos Understanding the picture-taking icons Status icons indicate mode, feature, and camera status.
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... Tags See page 17 Make Picture See page 19 Trim Videos Action Print See page 19 See page 21 Bookmark See page 20 16 www.kodak.com/go/support Working with pictures/videos Using the menu button in Review 1 Press the Review button, then the Menu button. 2 Press to choose a... tab: ■ Review to view pictures/videos ■ Edit to edit pictures/videos ■ 3 Press Setup for other camera settings to highlight a setting, then press the OK button. 4 Choose an option, then press the OK button. Options View By See page 24 Album See...
... Tags See page 17 Make Picture See page 19 Trim Videos Action Print See page 19 See page 21 Bookmark See page 20 16 www.kodak.com/go/support Working with pictures/videos Using the menu button in Review 1 Press the Review button, then the Menu button. 2 Press to choose a... tab: ■ Review to view pictures/videos ■ Edit to edit pictures/videos ■ 3 Press Setup for other camera settings to highlight a setting, then press the OK button. 4 Choose an option, then press the OK button. Options View By See page 24 Album See...
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... Review button, then to find a video. 2 Press the Menu button, then Edit tab. To interrupt the Slide Show, press the OK button. the camera chooses 2, 7, or 14 equally spaced frames. ■ Use Bookmarks: Bookmarked frames are used . Running a slide show 1 Press the Review button, then... Working with pictures/videos Making a video action print From a video, you have a Kodak EasyShare HDTV dock, see its user documentation. Choose an option, then press the OK button: ■ Auto options: The camera includes the first and last frames, then 2, 7, or 14 equally spaced frames. &#...
... Review button, then to find a video. 2 Press the Menu button, then Edit tab. To interrupt the Slide Show, press the OK button. the camera chooses 2, 7, or 14 equally spaced frames. ■ Use Bookmarks: Bookmarked frames are used . Running a slide show 1 Press the Review button, then... Working with pictures/videos Making a video action print From a video, you have a Kodak EasyShare HDTV dock, see its user documentation. Choose an option, then press the OK button: ■ Auto options: The camera includes the first and last frames, then 2, 7, or 14 equally spaced frames. &#...
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For a true HDTV experience on your television, dock your camera on a television, computer monitor, or any device equipped with pictures/videos Displaying pictures/videos on a television You can display pictures/videos on the Kodak EasyShare HDTV dock. www.kodak.com/go /hdtvdock. Visit www.kodak.com/go /support 23 To connect the camera to a television, use an A/V cable (may be sold separately). Working with a video input.
For a true HDTV experience on your television, dock your camera on a television, computer monitor, or any device equipped with pictures/videos Displaying pictures/videos on a television You can display pictures/videos on the Kodak EasyShare HDTV dock. www.kodak.com/go /hdtvdock. Visit www.kodak.com/go /support 23 To connect the camera to a television, use an A/V cable (may be sold separately). Working with a video input.
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... print, transfer, or delete the selected pictures. Copying pictures/videos You can copy pictures/videos from a card to remove a check mark. www.kodak.com/go/support 25 You can press OK a second time to internal memory or from the original location after copying, delete them (see page 15... 24.) 1 Press the Review button, then picture/video. A check mark appears on the picture. Tags that a card is used most effectively in the camera. NOTE: Before you copy, make sure that you have two or more pictures/videos to a card. Copy pictures/videos: 1 Press the Review button, then...
... print, transfer, or delete the selected pictures. Copying pictures/videos You can copy pictures/videos from a card to remove a check mark. www.kodak.com/go/support 25 You can press OK a second time to internal memory or from the original location after copying, delete them (see page 15... 24.) 1 Press the Review button, then picture/video. A check mark appears on the picture. Tags that a card is used most effectively in the camera. NOTE: Before you copy, make sure that you have two or more pictures/videos to a card. Copy pictures/videos: 1 Press the Review button, then...
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...settings. NOTE: Press the LCD/Info button for other camera settings. 3 Press to access settings Options Picture Size 12.0 MP (4:3) (default)-Highest resolution, largest file size Choose a picture resolution. 10.7 MP (3:2)-For EasyShare printer docks, photo printers For recommended print sizes, ...size www.kodak.com/go/printsizes 3.1 MP (4:3)-Smaller resolution and file size 2.2 MP (3:2)-For EasyShare printer docks, photo printers 2.1 MP (16:9)-HDTV format 1.2 MP (4:3)-For emailing, Internet, or conserving space www.kodak.com/go/support 27 4 Doing more with your camera Using the ...
...settings. NOTE: Press the LCD/Info button for other camera settings. 3 Press to access settings Options Picture Size 12.0 MP (4:3) (default)-Highest resolution, largest file size Choose a picture resolution. 10.7 MP (3:2)-For EasyShare printer docks, photo printers For recommended print sizes, ...size www.kodak.com/go/printsizes 3.1 MP (4:3)-Smaller resolution and file size 2.2 MP (3:2)-For EasyShare printer docks, photo printers 2.1 MP (16:9)-HDTV format 1.2 MP (4:3)-For emailing, Internet, or conserving space www.kodak.com/go/support 27 4 Doing more with your camera Using the ...
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Color Mode Choose color tones. Doing more with your camera Press Menu, , , and OK to black-and-white or sepia. uses the least compression, Available only in Video mode. and Video modes. smallest file size. NOTE: EasyShare software also lets you change a color picture to access settings Options ...to press the Shutter button halfway down . Date Stamp Choose a date option, or turn off .) Imprint the date on pictures. 28 www.kodak.com/go/support and gives the highest video quality. 640 x 480 (default)-medium quality and file size. 320 x 240-lowest quality; High...
Color Mode Choose color tones. Doing more with your camera Press Menu, , , and OK to black-and-white or sepia. uses the least compression, Available only in Video mode. and Video modes. smallest file size. NOTE: EasyShare software also lets you change a color picture to access settings Options ...to press the Shutter button halfway down . Date Stamp Choose a date option, or turn off .) Imprint the date on pictures. 28 www.kodak.com/go/support and gives the highest video quality. 640 x 480 (default)-medium quality and file size. 320 x 240-lowest quality; High...
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area of fluorescent lighting. Doing more with your camera Press Menu, , , and OK to give an optimum picture exposure. Fluorescent-corrects the green cast of focus. Exposure Metering Multi-pattern (default)-evaluates lighting conditions... . Center-weighted-evaluates the lighting conditions of the subject centered in P/M mode. Ideal when precise focus of the subject centered in P/M and Panorama modes. www.kodak.com/go/support 29 Ideal for general picture taking . Ideal for pictures in shade in the picture is concentrated on a smaller area of a specific area...
area of fluorescent lighting. Doing more with your camera Press Menu, , , and OK to give an optimum picture exposure. Fluorescent-corrects the green cast of focus. Exposure Metering Multi-pattern (default)-evaluates lighting conditions... . Center-weighted-evaluates the lighting conditions of the subject centered in P/M mode. Ideal when precise focus of the subject centered in P/M and Panorama modes. www.kodak.com/go/support 29 Ideal for general picture taking . Ideal for pictures in shade in the picture is concentrated on a smaller area of a specific area...
