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Product features Back view 3 456 7 2 1 8 9 17 16 10 15 14 13 12 11 1 LCD 10 USB, A/V Out 2 , OK 11 DC-In , for optional 3V AC adapter 3 Ready light 12 Share button 4 LCD/Info button 13 Menu button 5 Delete button 14 Review button 6 Wide angle (W) button 15 Battery compartment 7 Telephoto (T) button 16 Tripod socket 8 Strap post 17 Dock connector 9 Slot for optional SD/SDHC or MMC card ii www.kodak.com/go/support
Product features Back view 3 456 7 2 1 8 9 17 16 10 15 14 13 12 11 1 LCD 10 USB, A/V Out 2 , OK 11 DC-In , for optional 3V AC adapter 3 Ready light 12 Share button 4 LCD/Info button 13 Menu button 5 Delete button 14 Review button 6 Wide angle (W) button 15 Battery compartment 7 Telephoto (T) button 16 Tripod socket 8 Strap post 17 Dock connector 9 Slot for optional SD/SDHC or MMC card ii www.kodak.com/go/support
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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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Date/Time: to change . Setting up your camera Turning on the camera Setting the language, date/time Language: to change . for previous/next field. OK to accept. NOTE: To change the date/time and language in the future, use the Menu button (see page 31). 2 www.kodak.com/go/support OK to accept.
Date/Time: to change . Setting up your camera Turning on the camera Setting the language, date/time Language: to change . for previous/next field. OK to accept. NOTE: To change the date/time and language in the future, use the Menu button (see page 31). 2 www.kodak.com/go/support OK to accept.
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NOTE: To choose a storage location for pictures and videos, see page 31. www.kodak.com/go /z1285accessories). We recommend Kodak SD/SDHC or MMC cards. Inserting or removing a card when the Ready light is blinking may cause damage. You can only be inserted one way; forcing it may damage the pictures, the card, or the camera. 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 Setting up your camera Using an optional SD/SDHC or MMC card Your camera has internal memory.
NOTE: To choose a storage location for pictures and videos, see page 31. www.kodak.com/go /z1285accessories). We recommend Kodak SD/SDHC or MMC cards. Inserting or removing a card when the Ready light is blinking may cause damage. You can only be inserted one way; forcing it may damage the pictures, the card, or the camera. 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 Setting up your camera Using an optional SD/SDHC or MMC card Your camera has internal memory.
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2 Taking pictures/videos Taking a picture 1 2 3 Press the Shutter button halfway to turn on framing marks, see page 38). To stop recording, press and release the Shutter button again. 4 www.kodak.com/go/support NOTE: Press to focus and set exposure. For more information on /off status icons (see page 12) and histogram (see page 5. Taking a video 1 2 3 Press the Shutter button completely down . Ready Framing light marks When the Ready light turns green, press the Shutter button completely down and release.
2 Taking pictures/videos Taking a picture 1 2 3 Press the Shutter button halfway to turn on framing marks, see page 38). To stop recording, press and release the Shutter button again. 4 www.kodak.com/go/support NOTE: Press to focus and set exposure. For more information on /off status icons (see page 12) and histogram (see page 5. Taking a video 1 2 3 Press the Shutter button completely down . Ready Framing light marks When the Ready light turns green, press the Shutter button completely down and release.
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... and set Center Zone (see page 13. Taking pictures/videos Reviewing the picture/video just taken After you take pictures Framing marks indicate the camera focus area. NOTE: Framing marks do not appear in focus, the framing marks turn green. When the subject is saved unless you press... the Delete button. The camera attempts to take the picture. www.kodak.com/go/support 5 Using the framing marks to take a picture/video, the LCD displays a quickview for several seconds. (To dismiss the ...
... and set Center Zone (see page 13. Taking pictures/videos Reviewing the picture/video just taken After you take pictures Framing marks indicate the camera focus area. NOTE: Framing marks do not appear in focus, the framing marks turn green. When the subject is saved unless you press... the Delete button. The camera attempts to take the picture. www.kodak.com/go/support 5 Using the framing marks to take a picture/video, the LCD displays a quickview for several seconds. (To dismiss the ...
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... video with sound. (See page 4.) Favorites Viewing favorite pictures. (See page 40.) Scene modes 1 Turn the Mode dial to Scene . 2 Press to display Scene modes. Digital Image Minimizing the effects of camera shake and subject movement. NOTE: If the mode description turns off before you finish reading it, press OK. 6 www...
... video with sound. (See page 4.) Favorites Viewing favorite pictures. (See page 40.) Scene modes 1 Turn the Mode dial to Scene . 2 Press to display Scene modes. Digital Image Minimizing the effects of camera shake and subject movement. NOTE: If the mode description turns off before you finish reading it, press OK. 6 www...
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... a flat, steady surface or use a tripod. Documents. Close-ups of flash if possible. www.kodak.com/go/support 7 L-R, R-L Sport Subjects that are in bright light. The camera pre-settings are in Landscape. Close-up to Macro Focus (see page 29). Bright beach scenes. Close-ups...proper focus and minimizes red eye. Flash does not fire. Landscape Far-away scenes. Use available light instead of yourself. Place the camera on a flat, steady surface or use a tripod. Panorama Stitching up Night Portrait Night Landscape Snow Beach Text Fireworks Flower Manner/ ...
... a flat, steady surface or use a tripod. Documents. Close-ups of flash if possible. www.kodak.com/go/support 7 L-R, R-L Sport Subjects that are in bright light. The camera pre-settings are in Landscape. Close-up to Macro Focus (see page 29). Bright beach scenes. Close-ups...proper focus and minimizes red eye. Flash does not fire. Landscape Far-away scenes. Use available light instead of yourself. Place the camera on a flat, steady surface or use a tripod. Panorama Stitching up Night Portrait Night Landscape Snow Beach Text Fireworks Flower Manner/ ...
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...the deep hues seen at sunset. For focus distances, see Camera specifications, page 57. 2 Press Telephoto (T) to the maximum optical zoom. Press Telephoto (T) to zoom in. 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 ...5X beyond optical zoom while taking pictures/videos. Shutter speed is no closer than 24 in. (60 cm) to the subject or 7.9 in. (20 cm) in . (10 x 15 cm) print. 8 www.kodak.com/go/support The ...
...the deep hues seen at sunset. For focus distances, see Camera specifications, page 57. 2 Press Telephoto (T) to the maximum optical zoom. Press Telephoto (T) to zoom in. 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 ...5X beyond optical zoom while taking pictures/videos. Shutter speed is no closer than 24 in. (60 cm) to the subject or 7.9 in. (20 cm) in . (10 x 15 cm) print. 8 www.kodak.com/go/support The ...
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...-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 the become accustomed to the flash, then fires again when the picture is in heavy shadows. Press the 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 If Red-eye Pre-flash is behind the subject). Taking pictures/videos Using the flash Use the flash when you take pictures at night...
...-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 the become accustomed to the flash, then fires again when the picture is in heavy shadows. Press the 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 If Red-eye Pre-flash is behind the subject). Taking pictures/videos Using the flash Use the flash when you take pictures at night...
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.../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) • Again for 2-shot (one picture taken after the delay. NOTE: The video stops when no storage space remains. Use the same... procedure to use the self-timer in video mode. 10 www.kodak.com/go/support The picture is taken, press the Self-timer/Burst button , or press the Shutter button completely down. and 10-second options are available in...
.../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) • Again for 2-shot (one picture taken after the delay. NOTE: The video stops when no storage space remains. Use the same... procedure to use the self-timer in video mode. 10 www.kodak.com/go/support The picture is taken, press the Self-timer/Burst button , or press the Shutter button completely down. and 10-second options are available in...
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... 3 pictures, the pictures are not saved, even if panorama capture is cancelled before stitching occurs. (Picture size is set with the first picture. www.kodak.com/go/support 11 Taking pictures/videos Taking panoramic pictures Use panorama to "stitch" up to 4.8 MP for each picture. Individual pictures are automatically stitched together. 1 2 3 Take...
... 3 pictures, the pictures are not saved, even if panorama capture is cancelled before stitching occurs. (Picture size is set with the first picture. www.kodak.com/go/support 11 Taking pictures/videos Taking panoramic pictures Use panorama to "stitch" up to 4.8 MP for each picture. Individual pictures are automatically stitched together. 1 2 3 Take...
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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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.... ■ Press to adjust the volume. ■ Press OK to pause/unpause. ■ Press during playback to turn on/off status icons and 14 www.kodak.com/go/support button to reverse at 2X speed; press again for 4X.
.... ■ Press to adjust the volume. ■ Press OK to pause/unpause. ■ Press during playback to turn on/off status icons and 14 www.kodak.com/go/support button to reverse at 2X speed; press again for 4X.
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... an SD/SDHC or MMC card deletes all (including protected) pictures/videos. (Formatting internal memory also deletes email addresses, album names, and favorites.) www.kodak.com/go/support 15 Using the undo delete feature If you delete a picture/video in Review mode (when the Undo Delete option appears). 1 Press to exit the...
... an SD/SDHC or MMC card deletes all (including protected) pictures/videos. (Formatting internal memory also deletes email addresses, album names, and favorites.) www.kodak.com/go/support 15 Using the undo delete feature If you delete a picture/video in Review mode (when the Undo Delete option appears). 1 Press to exit the...
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..., 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
..., 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
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.... 4 Press OK to stop playback. The sound tag is applied to your picture. ■ Press the Menu button to play the sound tag. www.kodak.com/go/support 17 Press the OK button. 4 Choose Record, then press OK. 5 Follow the screen prompts. to find a picture. 2 Press the Menu button, then to highlight...
.... 4 Press OK to stop playback. The sound tag is applied to your picture. ■ Press the Menu button to play the sound tag. www.kodak.com/go/support 17 Press the OK button. 4 Choose Record, then press OK. 5 Follow the screen prompts. to find a picture. 2 Press the Menu button, then to highlight...
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.... 5 Follow the screen prompts. Follow the screen prompts to replace the original picture or to exit the menu. 18 www.kodak.com/go/support The original is cropped. Using Kodak Perfect Touch technology Kodak Perfect Touch technology helps ensure better, brighter pictures. 1 Press the Review button, then to find a 2 Press the Menu button, then...
.... 5 Follow the screen prompts. Follow the screen prompts to replace the original picture or to exit the menu. 18 www.kodak.com/go/support The original is cropped. Using Kodak Perfect Touch technology Kodak Perfect Touch technology helps ensure better, brighter pictures. 1 Press the Review button, then to find a 2 Press the Menu button, then...
