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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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Kodak, EasyShare, and Perfect Touch are simulated. P/N 2F6871_en Eastman Kodak Company Rochester, NY 14650 © Eastman Kodak Company, 2008 All screen images are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company.
Kodak, EasyShare, and Perfect Touch are simulated. P/N 2F6871_en Eastman Kodak Company Rochester, NY 14650 © Eastman Kodak Company, 2008 All screen images are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company.
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Product features Back view 3 456 7 2 1 8 16 15 9 14 13 12 11 10 1 LCD 9 USB, A/V Out 2 , OK 10 DC-In, for optional 3V AC adapter 3 Ready light 11 Share button 4 Info button 12 Menu button 5 Delete button 13 Review button 6 Wide angle (W) button 14 Battery compartment 7 Telephoto (T) button 15 Tripod socket 8 Slot for optional SD or SDHC card 16 Dock connector ii www.kodak.com/go/support
Product features Back view 3 456 7 2 1 8 16 15 9 14 13 12 11 10 1 LCD 9 USB, A/V Out 2 , OK 10 DC-In, for optional 3V AC adapter 3 Ready light 11 Share button 4 Info button 12 Menu button 5 Delete button 13 Review button 6 Wide angle (W) button 14 Battery compartment 7 Telephoto (T) button 15 Tripod socket 8 Slot for optional SD or SDHC card 16 Dock connector 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 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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for previous/next field. NOTE: To change . Setting up your camera Turning on the camera Setting the language, date/time Language: 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 change. Date/Time: to accept. OK to accept.
for previous/next field. NOTE: To change . Setting up your camera Turning on the camera Setting the language, date/time Language: 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 change. Date/Time: to accept. OK to accept.
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forcing it may damage the pictures, the card, or the camera. Inserting or removing a card when the Ready light is blinking may cause damage. www.kodak.com/go /z1085accessories). 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. 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;
forcing it may damage the pictures, the card, or the camera. Inserting or removing a card when the Ready light is blinking may cause damage. www.kodak.com/go /z1085accessories). 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. 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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... the Shutter button completely down and release. Press to lock the focus. To stop recording, press and release the Shutter button again. 4 www.kodak.com/go/support Taking a video 1 Video mode 2 Press the Shutter button completely down . NOTE: When you press the Shutter button halfway down..., the framing marks remain locked on the face or the in-focus object, even if you move the camera. For more information on Smart Capture and other modes, see page 5. For more information on framing marks, see page 6. 2 Taking pictures/videos...
... the Shutter button completely down and release. Press to lock the focus. To stop recording, press and release the Shutter button again. 4 www.kodak.com/go/support Taking a video 1 Video mode 2 Press the Shutter button completely down . NOTE: When you press the Shutter button halfway down..., the framing marks remain locked on the face or the in-focus object, even if you move the camera. For more information on Smart Capture and other modes, see page 5. For more information on framing marks, see page 6. 2 Taking pictures/videos...
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... and recompose the scene. 2 Press the Shutter button completely down to take pictures Framing marks indicate the camera focus area. NOTE: Framing marks do not appear in focus, the framing marks turn green. When the... and Video modes. Delete Play a video To review pictures/videos anytime, see page 13. If the camera is saved unless you press the Delete button. Taking pictures/videos Reviewing the picture/video just taken After you...re not centered in the scene. 1 Press the Shutter button halfway. www.kodak.com/go/support 5 When you use AF Zone and set Center Zone, the framing marks are fixed ...
... and recompose the scene. 2 Press the Shutter button completely down to take pictures Framing marks indicate the camera focus area. NOTE: Framing marks do not appear in focus, the framing marks turn green. When the... and Video modes. Delete Play a video To review pictures/videos anytime, see page 13. If the camera is saved unless you press the Delete button. Taking pictures/videos Reviewing the picture/video just taken After you...re not centered in the scene. 1 Press the Shutter button halfway. www.kodak.com/go/support 5 When you use AF Zone and set Center Zone, the framing marks are fixed ...
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...image quality and ease of use. ■ Faces are detected. ■ The scene is analyzed for other content and for lighting. ■ Kodak Perfect Touch technology is applied, for your subjects and surroundings. Panorama "Stitching" 2 or 3 pictures into 1 panoramic scene. (See page 11.) ...Video Video with sound. (See page 4.) 6 www.kodak.com/go/support ISO High ISO People in low-light scenes. Capture mode Smart Capture P Program M Manual For General picture taking pictures under special...
...image quality and ease of use. ■ Faces are detected. ■ The scene is analyzed for other content and for lighting. ■ Kodak Perfect Touch technology is applied, for your subjects and surroundings. Panorama "Stitching" 2 or 3 pictures into 1 panoramic scene. (See page 11.) ...Video Video with sound. (See page 4.) 6 www.kodak.com/go/support ISO High ISO People in low-light scenes. Capture mode Smart Capture P Program M Manual For General picture taking pictures under special...
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... light displays. Manner/ Museum Quiet occasions, like a wedding or lecture. Stage People on a flat, steady surface or use a tripod. www.kodak.com/go/support 7 Shutter speed is Macro. Landscape Far-away scenes. Assures proper focus and minimizes red eye. Focus is off before you finish... reading it, press OK. 3 Press OK to choose a Scene mode. Place the camera on a flat, steady Landscape surface or use a tripod. Flower Close-ups of candle light. The camera pre-settings are not available in motion. Text Documents. NOTE: If the mode description turns ...
... light displays. Manner/ Museum Quiet occasions, like a wedding or lecture. Stage People on a flat, steady surface or use a tripod. www.kodak.com/go/support 7 Shutter speed is Macro. Landscape Far-away scenes. Assures proper focus and minimizes red eye. Focus is off before you finish... reading it, press OK. 3 Press OK to choose a Scene mode. Place the camera on a flat, steady Landscape surface or use a tripod. Flower Close-ups of candle light. The camera pre-settings are not available in motion. Text Documents. NOTE: If the mode description turns ...
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...zoom out. 3 Take the picture or video. NOTE: You may notice decreased image quality when using digital zoom. Using optical zoom Use optical zoom to zoom in. Press Wide Angle (W) to the maximum ... zoom. W TD ■ As you zoom in . (10 x 15 cm) print. 8 www.kodak.com/go/support The slider on the zoom indicator turns red when the picture quality reaches the limit for ... the LCD to 5X beyond optical zoom while taking pictures. For focus distances, see Camera specifications, page 55. 2 Press Telephoto (T) to get a focused picture every time, remember: ■ Use ...
...zoom out. 3 Take the picture or video. NOTE: You may notice decreased image quality when using digital zoom. Using optical zoom Use optical zoom to zoom in. Press Wide Angle (W) to the maximum ... zoom. W TD ■ As you zoom in . (10 x 15 cm) print. 8 www.kodak.com/go/support The slider on the zoom indicator turns red when the picture quality reaches the limit for ... the LCD to 5X beyond optical zoom while taking pictures. For focus distances, see Camera specifications, page 55. 2 Press Telephoto (T) to get a focused picture every time, remember: ■ Use ...
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...mode.) If Red-eye Pre-flash is turned off , see page 31. once and the camera automatically eyes become accustomed to -subject distance in heavy shadows. fires again when the picture is taken. Fill... In low light, hold the camera steady or use a tripod. Every time you take a picture, regardless of the lighting conditions. Flash...indoors, or outdoors 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 To turn the Red-eye Pre-flash feature on (in If Red-eye Pre-flash is ...
...mode.) If Red-eye Pre-flash is turned off , see page 31. once and the camera automatically eyes become accustomed to -subject distance in heavy shadows. fires again when the picture is taken. Fill... In low light, hold the camera steady or use a tripod. Every time you take a picture, regardless of the lighting conditions. Flash...indoors, or outdoors 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 To turn the Red-eye Pre-flash feature on (in If Red-eye Pre-flash is ...
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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 2-shot (one picture taken after the delay... button halfway, then completely down . NOTE: The video stops when no storage space remains. and 10-second options are available in video mode. 10 www.kodak.com/go/support
.../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 2-shot (one picture taken after the delay... button halfway, then completely down . NOTE: The video stops when no storage space remains. and 10-second options are available in video mode. 10 www.kodak.com/go/support
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... Right-Left (depending on the direction you take 3 pictures, the pictures are not saved, even if panorama capture is set with the first picture. www.kodak.com/go/support 11 and 10-second delays) while taking only 2 pictures, press OK to pan), then press OK. 3 Take the first picture. Individual pictures...
... Right-Left (depending on the direction you take 3 pictures, the pictures are not saved, even if panorama capture is set with the first picture. www.kodak.com/go/support 11 and 10-second delays) while taking only 2 pictures, press OK to pan), then press OK. 3 Take the first picture. Individual pictures...
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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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... to reverse at 2X speed; Working with pictures/videos Playing a video 1 Press the Review button. 2 Press to turn on/off status icons and 14 www.kodak.com/go to a bookmark.
... to reverse at 2X speed; Working with pictures/videos Playing a video 1 Press the Review button. 2 Press to turn on/off status icons and 14 www.kodak.com/go to a bookmark.
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... memory or an SD or SDHC card deletes all (including protected) pictures/videos. (Formatting internal memory also deletes email addresses, tag names, and favorites.) www.kodak.com/go/support 15 Protecting pictures/videos from deletion 1 Press the Review button. 2 Press to find a picture/video. 3 Press the Delete button. 4 Follow the screen...
... memory or an SD or SDHC card deletes all (including protected) pictures/videos. (Formatting internal memory also deletes email addresses, tag names, and favorites.) www.kodak.com/go/support 15 Protecting pictures/videos from deletion 1 Press the Review button. 2 Press to find a picture/video. 3 Press the Delete button. 4 Follow the screen...
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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. See page 18 Pictures Crop See page 18 Sound 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 Options View All See page 24 Search See page 24 Tag See page 41 Favorite See page 42 Protect/Unprotect See page...
..., 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. See page 18 Pictures Crop See page 18 Sound 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 Options View All See page 24 Search See page 24 Tag See page 41 Favorite See page 42 Protect/Unprotect See page...
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NOTE: Only one sound tag can record a voice or sound (up to 1 minute long) to a picture. www.kodak.com/go/support 17 Review 3 Press to adjust the volume. ■ Press OK to videos). to highlight the Edit tab. 3 Press to play the sound ...
NOTE: Only one sound tag can record a voice or sound (up to 1 minute long) to a picture. www.kodak.com/go/support 17 Review 3 Press to adjust the volume. ■ Press OK to videos). to highlight the Edit tab. 3 Press to play the sound ...