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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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Date/Time: to accept. NOTE: To change . for previous/next field. OK to change. OK to change the date/time and language in the future, use the Menu button (see page 32). 2 www.kodak.com/go/support Setting up your camera Turning on the camera Setting the language, date/time Language: to accept.
Date/Time: to accept. NOTE: To change . for previous/next field. OK to change. OK to change the date/time and language in the future, use the Menu button (see page 32). 2 www.kodak.com/go/support Setting up your camera Turning on the camera Setting the language, date/time Language: to accept.
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Inserting or removing a card when the Ready light is blinking may cause damage. forcing it may damage the pictures, the card, or the camera. www.kodak.com/go /z1085accessories). NOTE: To choose a storage location for pictures and videos, see page 30. CAUTION: A card can purchase an SD or SDHC card to store more pictures and videos (www.kodak.com/go /support 3 Setting up your camera Storing pictures on an optional SD or SDHC card Your camera has internal memory. You can only be inserted one way;
Inserting or removing a card when the Ready light is blinking may cause damage. forcing it may damage the pictures, the card, or the camera. www.kodak.com/go /z1085accessories). NOTE: To choose a storage location for pictures and videos, see page 30. CAUTION: A card can purchase an SD or SDHC card to store more pictures and videos (www.kodak.com/go /support 3 Setting up your camera Storing pictures on an optional SD or SDHC card Your camera has internal memory. You can only be inserted one way;
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NOTE: When you move the camera. For more information on framing marks, see page 6. To stop recording, press and release the Shutter button again. 4 www.kodak.com/go/support 2 Taking pictures/videos Taking a picture 1 2 Press the Shutter button halfway to turn on/off status icons and histogram. For more information on ...
NOTE: When you move the camera. For more information on framing marks, see page 6. To stop recording, press and release the Shutter button again. 4 www.kodak.com/go/support 2 Taking pictures/videos Taking a picture 1 2 Press the Shutter button halfway to turn on/off status icons and histogram. For more information on ...
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... marks turn green. NOTE: Framing marks do not appear in the scene. 1 Press the Shutter button halfway. www.kodak.com/go/support 5 When you press the Delete button. The camera attempts 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. Using the framing marks to take pictures Framing marks indicate the camera focus area. When the subject is saved unless you use AF Zone and set Center Zone, the framing marks are fixed at Center Wide....
... marks turn green. NOTE: Framing marks do not appear in the scene. 1 Press the Shutter button halfway. www.kodak.com/go/support 5 When you press the Delete button. The camera attempts 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. Using the framing marks to take pictures Framing marks indicate the camera focus area. When the subject is saved unless you use AF Zone and set Center Zone, the framing marks are fixed at Center Wide....
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... Backlight Subjects that are off before you finish reading it, press OK. 3 Press OK to choose a Scene mode. The camera uses infinity auto-focus. Place the camera on a lit stage. Manner/ Museum Quiet occasions, like a wedding or lecture. Stage People on a flat, steady Landscape... surface or use a tripod. www.kodak.com/go/support 7 Snow Bright snow scenes. Fireworks Bright, colorful light displays. Flash is...
... Backlight Subjects that are off before you finish reading it, press OK. 3 Press OK to choose a Scene mode. The camera uses infinity auto-focus. Place the camera on a lit stage. Manner/ Museum Quiet occasions, like a wedding or lecture. Stage People on a flat, steady Landscape... surface or use a tripod. www.kodak.com/go/support 7 Snow Bright snow scenes. Fireworks Bright, colorful light displays. Flash is...
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... Use the LCD to zoom in. W TD ■ As you zoom in . (10 x 15 cm) print. 8 www.kodak.com/go/support NOTE: You may notice decreased image quality when using digital zoom. The slider on the zoom indicator turns red when the picture quality reaches the limit for an acceptable... 4 x 6-in , move away from your subject. Use digital zoom to get up to 5X closer to your subject. Press Wide Angle (W) to the maximum optical zoom. For focus distances, see Camera specifications, page 55. 2 Press Telephoto (T) to frame your subject while taking pictures. ...
... Use the LCD to zoom in. W TD ■ As you zoom in . (10 x 15 cm) print. 8 www.kodak.com/go/support NOTE: You may notice decreased image quality when using digital zoom. The slider on the zoom indicator turns red when the picture quality reaches the limit for an acceptable... 4 x 6-in , move away from your subject. Use digital zoom to get up to 5X closer to your subject. Press Wide Angle (W) to the maximum optical zoom. For focus distances, see Camera specifications, page 55. 2 Press Telephoto (T) to frame your subject while taking pictures. ...
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... menu): the flash fires Setup menu): the flash fires once so the Red- Fill In low light, hold the camera steady or use a tripod. fires again when the picture is behind the subject). Taking pictures/videos Using the flash Use...red-eye in Smart Capture mode.) If Red-eye Pre-flash is turned off , see page 31. once and the camera automatically eyes become accustomed to scroll through flash modes. (See flash modes below.) Flash modes Flash fires Auto When the ... settings are limited 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 Off Never.
... menu): the flash fires Setup menu): the flash fires once so the Red- Fill In low light, hold the camera steady or use a tripod. fires again when the picture is behind the subject). Taking pictures/videos Using the flash Use...red-eye in Smart Capture mode.) If Red-eye Pre-flash is turned off , see page 31. once and the camera automatically eyes become accustomed to scroll through flash modes. (See flash modes below.) Flash modes Flash fires Auto When the ... settings are limited 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 Off Never.
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...video stops when no storage space remains. Only the 2- and 10-second options are available 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 2-shot (one picture taken after the...for a steady, auto-shutter release on a tripod) • Again for a 10-second delay (so you want to be included in video mode. 10 www.kodak.com/go/support Taking pictures/videos Using the self-timer Use the self-timer when you have time to Video . ■ Press the Shutter button...
...video stops when no storage space remains. Only the 2- and 10-second options are available 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 2-shot (one picture taken after the...for a steady, auto-shutter release on a tripod) • Again for a 10-second delay (so you want to be included in video mode. 10 www.kodak.com/go/support Taking pictures/videos Using the self-timer Use the self-timer when you have time to Video . ■ Press the Shutter button...
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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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... 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 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 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 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 OK. 4 Choose an option, then press OK. Options View All See page 24 Search See page 24 Tag See...
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the camera chooses 2, 7, or 14 equally spaced frames. ■ Use Bookmarks: Bookmarked frames are used . Starting... Edit tab. A 4-, 9-, or 16-up picture Choose an option, then press OK: ■ Auto options: The camera includes the first and last frames, then 2, 7, or 14 equally spaced frames. ■ Manual: You choose the first and last frames;... www.kodak.com/go/support 21 Press OK. 16-up picture is created. If you can make a 4-, 9-, or 16-up picture, suitable...
the camera chooses 2, 7, or 14 equally spaced frames. ■ Use Bookmarks: Bookmarked frames are used . Starting... Edit tab. A 4-, 9-, or 16-up picture Choose an option, then press OK: ■ Auto options: The camera includes the first and last frames, then 2, 7, or 14 equally spaced frames. ■ Manual: You choose the first and last frames;... www.kodak.com/go/support 21 Press OK. 16-up picture is created. If you can make a 4-, 9-, or 16-up picture, suitable...
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For high definition video system requirements visit www.kodak.com/go /hdtvdock. Visit www.kodak.com/go /hdsysreq. To connect the camera to a television, use an A/V cable (may be sold separately). 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 pictures/videos Displaying pictures/videos on a television You can display pictures/videos on the Kodak EasyShare HDTV dock. Working with a video input.
For high definition video system requirements visit www.kodak.com/go /hdtvdock. Visit www.kodak.com/go /hdsysreq. To connect the camera to a television, use an A/V cable (may be sold separately). 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 pictures/videos Displaying pictures/videos on a television You can display pictures/videos on the Kodak EasyShare HDTV dock. Working with a video input.
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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... the Review button to exit Review. ■ For more about tags, see page 41. ■ To select multiple pictures/videos, see page 25. 24 www.kodak.com/go/support Working with a favorites tag or a tag that only some are displayed in different ways Viewing as thumbnails (multi-up) 1 Press the Review...
... 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... the Review button to exit Review. ■ For more about tags, see page 41. ■ To select multiple pictures/videos, see page 25. 24 www.kodak.com/go/support Working with a favorites tag or a tag that only some are displayed in different ways Viewing as thumbnails (multi-up) 1 Press the Review...
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... find a 2 Press OK to highlight an option, then press OK. Copying pictures/videos You can also be used in the camera. Selected pictures A check mark appears on the picture. www.kodak.com/go/support 25 NOTE: Pictures/videos are copied, not moved. To remove pictures/videos from internal memory to remove a check...
... find a 2 Press OK to highlight an option, then press OK. Copying pictures/videos You can also be used in the camera. Selected pictures A check mark appears on the picture. www.kodak.com/go/support 25 NOTE: Pictures/videos are copied, not moved. To remove pictures/videos from internal memory to remove a check...
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... 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 Some capture modes... offer limited settings. Press Menu, , , and OK 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 other picture-taking settings. ■ Capture + for other camera...
... 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 Some capture modes... offer limited settings. Press Menu, , , and OK 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 other picture-taking settings. ■ Capture + for other camera...
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... your camera Press Menu, , , and OK to black-and-white or sepia. Orientation sensor is disabled.) 640 x 480 HQ-medium quality and file size. (80-min. maximum video.) 320 x 240-lowest quality; maximum video. maximum video.) Color Mode Choose color tones. High Color Natural Color Low Color Black & White Sepia NOTE: EasyShare... only in Smart 10.0 MP: (4:3) Capture mode; uses the least compression and gives the highest video quality. (29-min. Unavailable in Video mode. 28 www.kodak.com/go/support
... your camera Press Menu, , , and OK to black-and-white or sepia. Orientation sensor is disabled.) 640 x 480 HQ-medium quality and file size. (80-min. maximum video.) 320 x 240-lowest quality; maximum video. maximum video.) Color Mode Choose color tones. High Color Natural Color Low Color Black & White Sepia NOTE: EasyShare... only in Smart 10.0 MP: (4:3) Capture mode; uses the least compression and gives the highest video quality. (29-min. Unavailable in Video mode. 28 www.kodak.com/go/support
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...Open Shade-for general picture taking . Center-weighted-evaluates the lighting conditions of the subject centered in P/M and Panorama modes. www.kodak.com/go/support 29 Video modes. Capture + Options Auto-automatically corrects white balance. Fluorescent-corrects the green cast of a scene. ...pattern-evaluates lighting conditions throughout the image to access settings White Balance Choose your camera Press Menu, , , and OK to access settings Capture Options AF Control Continuous AF-because the camera is no need to press the Shutter button halfway down . Available only in...
...Open Shade-for general picture taking . Center-weighted-evaluates the lighting conditions of the subject centered in P/M and Panorama modes. www.kodak.com/go/support 29 Video modes. Capture + Options Auto-automatically corrects white balance. Fluorescent-corrects the green cast of a scene. ...pattern-evaluates lighting conditions throughout the image to access settings White Balance Choose your camera Press Menu, , , and OK to access settings Capture Options AF Control Continuous AF-because the camera is no need to press the Shutter button halfway down . Available only in...