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Kodak EasyShare Z1085 IS zoom 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/z1085support
Kodak EasyShare Z1085 IS zoom 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/z1085support
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... the strap 1 Loading the battery 1 Turning on the camera 2 Setting the language, date/time 2 Storing pictures on an optional SD or SDHC card 3 2 Taking pictures/videos 4 Taking a picture 4 Capture modes 6 Using optical zoom 8 Using .../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 Storing pictures on an optional SD or SDHC card 3 2 Taking pictures/videos 4 Taking a picture 4 Capture modes 6 Using optical zoom 8 Using .../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 P and M modes 34 Using the framing grid to compose a picture 36 Using burst 37 Using exposure ... pictures 43 Installing the software 43 Transferring pictures with the USB cable 44 Printing pictures 45 Dock compatibility for your camera 47 6 Troubleshooting 48 7 Getting help 53 Helpful links 53 8 Appendix 55 Camera specifications 55 Storage capacities 58 Upgrading your software and firmware 58 Important safety instructions 58 Battery life 59 Care...
Table of contents 4 Doing more with your camera 27 Using the Menu button to change settings 27 P and M modes 34 Using the framing grid to compose a picture 36 Using burst 37 Using exposure ... pictures 43 Installing the software 43 Transferring pictures with the USB cable 44 Printing pictures 45 Dock compatibility for your camera 47 6 Troubleshooting 48 7 Getting help 53 Helpful links 53 8 Appendix 55 Camera specifications 55 Storage capacities 58 Upgrading your software and firmware 58 Important safety instructions 58 Battery life 59 Care...
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OK to accept. OK to accept. Setting up your camera Turning on the camera Setting the language, date/time Language: to change . Date/Time: to change . for previous/next field. NOTE: To change the date/time and language in the future, use the Menu button (see page 32). 2 www.kodak.com/go/support
OK to accept. OK to accept. Setting up your camera Turning on the camera Setting the language, date/time Language: to change . Date/Time: to change . for previous/next field. NOTE: To change the date/time and language in the future, use the Menu button (see page 32). 2 www.kodak.com/go/support
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Inserting or removing a card when the Ready light is blinking may cause damage. CAUTION: A card can purchase an SD or SDHC card to store more pictures and videos (www.kodak.com/go /support 3 NOTE: To choose a storage location for pictures and videos, see page 30. forcing it may damage the pictures, the card, or the camera. You can only be inserted one way; www.kodak.com/go /z1085accessories). Setting up your camera Storing pictures on an optional SD or SDHC card Your camera has internal memory.
Inserting or removing a card when the Ready light is blinking may cause damage. CAUTION: A card can purchase an SD or SDHC card to store more pictures and videos (www.kodak.com/go /support 3 NOTE: To choose a storage location for pictures and videos, see page 30. forcing it may damage the pictures, the card, or the camera. You can only be inserted one way; www.kodak.com/go /z1085accessories). Setting up your camera Storing pictures on an optional SD or SDHC card Your camera has internal memory.
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NOTE: When you move the camera. Taking a video 1 Video mode 2 Press the Shutter button completely down . Smart Capture mode Ready Framing light marks When the ready light turns green, press the Shutter button completely down and release. To stop recording, press and release the Shutter button again. 4 www.kodak.com/go/support For...
NOTE: When you move the camera. Taking a video 1 Video mode 2 Press the Shutter button completely down . Smart Capture mode Ready Framing light marks When the ready light turns green, press the Shutter button completely down and release. To stop recording, press and release the Shutter button again. 4 www.kodak.com/go/support For...
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... button completely down to take the picture. NOTE: Framing marks do not appear in the scene. 1 Press the Shutter button halfway. www.kodak.com/go/support 5 The camera attempts to take a picture/video, the LCD displays a quickview for several seconds. (To dismiss the quickview sooner, press the Shutter button halfway...you use AF Zone and set Center Zone, the framing marks are fixed at Center Wide. When you press the Delete button. If the camera is in focus, the framing marks turn green. When the subject is not focusing on foreground subjects, even if they're not centered ...
... button completely down to take the picture. NOTE: Framing marks do not appear in the scene. 1 Press the Shutter button halfway. www.kodak.com/go/support 5 The camera attempts to take a picture/video, the LCD displays a quickview for several seconds. (To dismiss the quickview sooner, press the Shutter button halfway...you use AF Zone and set Center Zone, the framing marks are fixed at Center Wide. When you press the Delete button. If the camera is in focus, the framing marks turn green. When the subject is not focusing on foreground subjects, even if they're not centered ...
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...in motion. Fireworks Bright, colorful light displays. SelfPortrait Close-ups of people in bright light. Fast shutter speed, high ISO. www.kodak.com/go/support 7 Shutter speed is Macro. Landscape Far-away scenes. Auto-focus framing marks are Multi-Pattern Exposure Metering and Multi...-Zone Focus. Place the camera on a flat, steady Landscape surface or use a tripod. Night Distant scenery at night. Snow Bright snow scenes. Candle light Capturing the...
...in motion. Fireworks Bright, colorful light displays. SelfPortrait Close-ups of people in bright light. Fast shutter speed, high ISO. www.kodak.com/go/support 7 Shutter speed is Macro. Landscape Far-away scenes. Auto-focus framing marks are Multi-Pattern Exposure Metering and Multi...-Zone Focus. Place the camera on a flat, steady Landscape surface or use a tripod. Night Distant scenery at night. Snow Bright snow scenes. Candle light Capturing the...
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... SCN mode For Sunset Capturing the deep hues seen at sunset. W TD ■ As you zoom in . (10 x 15 cm) print. 8 www.kodak.com/go/support Optical zoom Digital zoom NOTE: To get up to 5X beyond optical zoom while taking pictures/videos. 1 Use the LCD to zoom out. 3 Take the picture... the zoom indicator turns red when the picture quality reaches the limit for an acceptable 4 x 6-in , move away from your subject. For focus distances, see Camera specifications, page 55. 2 Press Telephoto (T) to the maximum optical zoom. Press Wide Angle (W) to frame your subject.
... SCN mode For Sunset Capturing the deep hues seen at sunset. W TD ■ As you zoom in . (10 x 15 cm) print. 8 www.kodak.com/go/support Optical zoom Digital zoom NOTE: To get up to 5X beyond optical zoom while taking pictures/videos. 1 Use the LCD to zoom out. 3 Take the picture... the zoom indicator turns red when the picture quality reaches the limit for an acceptable 4 x 6-in , move away from your subject. For focus distances, see Camera specifications, page 55. 2 Press Telephoto (T) to the maximum optical zoom. Press Wide Angle (W) to frame your subject.
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... or use a tripod. Off Never. Every time you take a picture, regardless of the lighting conditions. once and the camera automatically eyes become accustomed to the flash, then eye corrects red-eye in some capture modes. Use when the subject is in heavy shadows. fires ... once so the Red- To turn the Red-eye Pre-flash feature on (in Smart Capture mode Wide angle 26.9 ft (8.2 m) Telephoto 14.4 ft (4.4 m) www.kodak.com/go/support 9
... or use a tripod. Off Never. Every time you take a picture, regardless of the lighting conditions. once and the camera automatically eyes become accustomed to the flash, then eye corrects red-eye in some capture modes. Use when the subject is in heavy shadows. fires ... once so the Red- To turn the Red-eye Pre-flash feature on (in Smart Capture mode Wide angle 26.9 ft (8.2 m) Telephoto 14.4 ft (4.4 m) www.kodak.com/go/support 9
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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 or flat surface. 2 In most Still modes, press the Self-Timer/Burst button : • Once for a 10-second delay (so you have time.... and 10-second options are available in Video mode, but: ■ Turn the Mode dial to use the self-timer in video mode. 10 www.kodak.com/go/support Use the same procedure to Video . ■ Press the Shutter button completely down. Only the 2- The picture is taken after 10 seconds...
.../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.... and 10-second options are available in Video mode, but: ■ Turn the Mode dial to use the self-timer in video mode. 10 www.kodak.com/go/support Use the same procedure to Video . ■ Press the Shutter button completely down. Only the 2- The picture is taken after 10 seconds...
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Taking pictures/videos Understanding the picture-taking icons Status icons indicate mode, feature, and camera status. Picture size Flash Camera mode Tag name Framing marks Histogram Self-timer/Burst Date stamp Pictures/time remaining Storage location Zoom indicator Auto focus control White balance Focus zone Exposure metering Aperture Shutter speed Low battery 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. Picture size Flash Camera mode Tag name Framing marks Histogram Self-timer/Burst Date stamp Pictures/time remaining Storage location Zoom indicator Auto focus control White balance Focus zone Exposure metering Aperture Shutter speed Low battery Focus mode ISO speed Exposure compensation 12 www.kodak.com/go/support
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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 OK. 4 Choose an option, then press OK. Options View All See page 24 Search See page 24 Tag See... Tag 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 OK. 4 Choose an option, then press OK. Options View All See page 24 Search See page 24 Tag See... Tag 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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...Show to display your pictures/videos on the LCD. to highlight the Video 4-, 9-, or 3 Press to highlight Begin Show, then press OK. the camera chooses 2, 7, or 14 equally spaced frames. ■ Use Bookmarks: Bookmarked frames are used . Running a slide show begins. ■ To interrupt ...the Slide Show, press OK. www.kodak.com/go/support 21 Working with pictures/videos Making a video action print From a video, you have less than 4 or 9 bookmarks, equally-spaced video...
...Show to display your pictures/videos on the LCD. to highlight the Video 4-, 9-, or 3 Press to highlight Begin Show, then press OK. the camera chooses 2, 7, or 14 equally spaced frames. ■ Use Bookmarks: Bookmarked frames are used . Running a slide show begins. ■ To interrupt ...the Slide Show, press OK. www.kodak.com/go/support 21 Working with pictures/videos Making a video action print From a video, you have less than 4 or 9 bookmarks, equally-spaced video...
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Working with pictures/videos Displaying pictures/videos on a television You can display pictures/videos on the Kodak EasyShare HDTV dock. For high definition video system requirements visit www.kodak.com/go /hdtvdock. Visit www.kodak.com/go /hdsysreq. www.kodak.com/go/support 23 For a true HDTV experience on your television, dock your camera on a television, computer monitor, or any device equipped with a video input. To connect the camera to a television, use an A/V cable (may be sold separately).
Working with pictures/videos Displaying pictures/videos on a television You can display pictures/videos on the Kodak EasyShare HDTV dock. For high definition video system requirements visit www.kodak.com/go /hdtvdock. Visit www.kodak.com/go /hdsysreq. www.kodak.com/go/support 23 For a true HDTV experience on your television, dock your camera on a television, computer monitor, or any device equipped with a video input. To connect the camera to a television, use an A/V cable (may be sold separately).
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... OK to see the Day folders.) When you are finished choosing tabs and folders, highlight Exit and press OK. 5 To see the results of your camera or card, you can sort by the date a picture was taken or-if you have many pictures on your search, highlight Save, then press OK...-picture view to multi-up thumbnails. 3 Press Telephoto (T) to return to single-picture view. ■ To select multiple pictures/videos, see page 25. 24 www.kodak.com/go/support Searching pictures by date, favorites, or other tag If you 've tagged pictures with pictures/videos Viewing pictures/videos in multi-up...
... OK to see the Day folders.) When you are finished choosing tabs and folders, highlight Exit and press OK. 5 To see the results of your camera or card, you can sort by the date a picture was taken or-if you have many pictures on your search, highlight Save, then press OK...-picture view to multi-up thumbnails. 3 Press Telephoto (T) to return to single-picture view. ■ To select multiple pictures/videos, see page 25. 24 www.kodak.com/go/support Searching pictures by date, favorites, or other tag If you 've tagged pictures with pictures/videos Viewing pictures/videos in multi-up...
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..., not moved. to find a 2 Press OK to highlight an option, then press OK. Copying pictures/videos You can also be used in the camera. To remove pictures/videos from internal memory to a card. You can press OK a second time to internal memory or from the original location after...have two or more pictures/videos to print or delete. (Multi-select can copy pictures/videos from a card to remove a check mark. www.kodak.com/go/support 25 Working with pictures/videos Selecting multiple pictures/videos Use the multi-select feature when you copy, make sure that a card is...
..., not moved. to find a 2 Press OK to highlight an option, then press OK. Copying pictures/videos You can also be used in the camera. To remove pictures/videos from internal memory to a card. You can press OK a second time to internal memory or from the original location after...have two or more pictures/videos to print or delete. (Multi-select can copy pictures/videos from a card to remove a check mark. www.kodak.com/go/support 25 Working with pictures/videos Selecting multiple pictures/videos Use the multi-select feature when you copy, make sure that a card is...
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...for other picture-taking settings. ■ Setup for other camera settings. 3 Press to access settings Capture Options Picture Size 10.0 MP (4:3)-Highest resolution, largest file size Choose a picture resolution. 8.9 MP (3:2)-For EasyShare printer docks, photo printers NOTE: See next setting for ...and file size mode. 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 Press Menu, , , and OK to highlight a setting,...
...for other picture-taking settings. ■ Setup for other camera settings. 3 Press to access settings Capture Options Picture Size 10.0 MP (4:3)-Highest resolution, largest file size Choose a picture resolution. 8.9 MP (3:2)-For EasyShare printer docks, photo printers NOTE: See next setting for ...and file size mode. 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 Press Menu, , , and OK to highlight a setting,...
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...video.) Color Mode Choose color tones. High Color Natural Color Low Color Black & White Sepia NOTE: EasyShare software also lets you change a color picture to access settings Capture Options Picture Size (while in Smart... 10.0 MP: (4:3) Capture mode; maximum video.) 320 x 240-lowest quality; Unavailable in Video mode. 28 www.kodak.com/go/support maximum video. smallest file size. (80-min. Doing more information, see page 6) Choose a picture resolution. 8.9 MP...(29-min. for more with your camera Press Menu, , , and OK to black-and-white or sepia.
...video.) Color Mode Choose color tones. High Color Natural Color Low Color Black & White Sepia NOTE: EasyShare software also lets you change a color picture to access settings Capture Options Picture Size (while in Smart... 10.0 MP: (4:3) Capture mode; maximum video.) 320 x 240-lowest quality; Unavailable in Video mode. 28 www.kodak.com/go/support maximum video. smallest file size. (80-min. Doing more information, see page 6) Choose a picture resolution. 8.9 MP...(29-min. for more with your camera Press Menu, , , and OK to black-and-white or sepia.
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...focusing, Choose an auto-focus setting. Center-weighted-evaluates the lighting conditions of the subject centered in P/M and Panorama modes. www.kodak.com/go/support 29 Doing more with your lighting condition. there is pressed halfway down to Available only in natural lighting. Single... under tungsten or halogen lighting without flash. Using the Capture + menu Press Menu, , , and OK to access settings White Balance Choose your camera Press Menu, , , and OK to press the Shutter button halfway down . Tungsten-corrects the orange cast of a scene. Ideal for backlit ...
...focusing, Choose an auto-focus setting. Center-weighted-evaluates the lighting conditions of the subject centered in P/M and Panorama modes. www.kodak.com/go/support 29 Doing more with your lighting condition. there is pressed halfway down to Available only in natural lighting. Single... under tungsten or halogen lighting without flash. Using the Capture + menu Press Menu, , , and OK to access settings White Balance Choose your camera Press Menu, , , and OK to press the Shutter button halfway down . Tungsten-corrects the orange cast of a scene. Ideal for backlit ...
