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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. OK to change. NOTE: To change . Setting up your camera Turning on the camera Setting the language, date/time Language: to accept. for previous/next field. OK to change the date/time and language in the future, use the Menu button (see page 32). 2 www.kodak.com/go/support
Date/Time: to accept. OK to change. NOTE: To change . Setting up your camera Turning on the camera Setting the language, date/time Language: to accept. for previous/next field. OK 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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You can only be inserted one way; Inserting or removing a card when the Ready light is blinking may cause damage. 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. forcing it may damage the pictures, the card, or the camera. 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
You can only be inserted one way; Inserting or removing a card when the Ready light is blinking may cause damage. 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. forcing it may damage the pictures, the card, or the camera. 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
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... halfway down, the framing marks remain locked on the face or the in-focus object, even if you move the camera. To stop recording, press and release the Shutter button again. 4 www.kodak.com/go/support Press to lock the focus. 2 Taking pictures/videos Taking a picture 1 2 Press the Shutter button halfway to...
... halfway down, the framing marks remain locked on the face or the in-focus object, even if you move the camera. To stop recording, press and release the Shutter button again. 4 www.kodak.com/go/support Press to lock the focus. 2 Taking pictures/videos Taking a picture 1 2 Press the Shutter button halfway to...
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When you press the Delete button. NOTE: Framing marks do not appear in the scene. 1 Press the Shutter button halfway. www.kodak.com/go/support 5 Taking pictures/videos Reviewing the picture/video just taken After you take a picture/video, the LCD displays a quickview for several...disappear), release the Shutter button and recompose the scene. 2 Press the Shutter button completely down to take pictures Framing marks indicate the camera focus area. The camera attempts to take the picture. When the subject is saved unless you use AF Zone and set Center Zone, the framing marks ...
When you press the Delete button. NOTE: Framing marks do not appear in the scene. 1 Press the Shutter button halfway. www.kodak.com/go/support 5 Taking pictures/videos Reviewing the picture/video just taken After you take a picture/video, the LCD displays a quickview for several...disappear), release the Shutter button and recompose the scene. 2 Press the Shutter button completely down to take pictures Framing marks indicate the camera focus area. The camera attempts to take the picture. When the subject is saved unless you use AF Zone and set Center Zone, the framing marks ...
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.../ Museum Quiet occasions, like a wedding or lecture. Assures proper focus and minimizes red eye. www.kodak.com/go/support 7 Place the camera on a flat, steady surface or use a tripod. Place the camera on a lit stage. Focus is fast. Auto-focus framing marks are not available in night scenes ... off before you finish reading it, press OK. 3 Press OK to display Scene modes. Sport Subjects that are in bright light. The camera pre-settings are off . Flash does not fire. Beach Bright beach scenes. Focus is off . (Flash setting can be changed.) Backlight ...
.../ Museum Quiet occasions, like a wedding or lecture. Assures proper focus and minimizes red eye. www.kodak.com/go/support 7 Place the camera on a flat, steady surface or use a tripod. Place the camera on a lit stage. Focus is fast. Auto-focus framing marks are not available in night scenes ... off before you finish reading it, press OK. 3 Press OK to display Scene modes. Sport Subjects that are in bright light. The camera pre-settings are off . Flash does not fire. Beach Bright beach scenes. Focus is off . (Flash setting can be changed.) Backlight ...
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...pictures/videos. 1 Use the LCD to 5X beyond optical zoom while taking pictures. NOTE: You may notice decreased image quality when using digital zoom. For focus distances, see Camera specifications, page 55. 2 Press Telephoto (T) to get a focused picture every time, remember: ■ Use the auto focus framing marks...the maximum optical zoom. Use digital zoom to zoom in , move away from your subject. The slider on the zoom indicator turns red when the picture quality reaches the limit for an acceptable 4 x 6-in. (10 x 15 cm) print. 8 www.kodak.com/go/support Taking pictures/...
...pictures/videos. 1 Use the LCD to 5X beyond optical zoom while taking pictures. NOTE: You may notice decreased image quality when using digital zoom. For focus distances, see Camera specifications, page 55. 2 Press Telephoto (T) to get a focused picture every time, remember: ■ Use the auto focus framing marks...the maximum optical zoom. Use digital zoom to zoom in , move away from your subject. The slider on the zoom indicator turns red when the picture quality reaches the limit for an acceptable 4 x 6-in. (10 x 15 cm) print. 8 www.kodak.com/go/support Taking pictures/...
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Off Never. Flash 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 Press the button repeatedly to the flash, then eye corrects red-eye in the picture. Every time you take a picture, regardless of ....) Flash modes Flash fires Auto When the lighting conditions require it. Flash-to-subject distance in some capture modes. Fill In low light, hold the camera steady or use a tripod. Taking pictures/videos Using the flash Use the flash when you take pictures at night, indoors, or outdoors in heavy shadows...
Off Never. Flash 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 Press the button repeatedly to the flash, then eye corrects red-eye in the picture. Every time you take a picture, regardless of ....) Flash modes Flash fires Auto When the lighting conditions require it. Flash-to-subject distance in some capture modes. Fill In low light, hold the camera steady or use a tripod. Taking pictures/videos Using the flash Use the flash when you take pictures at night, indoors, or outdoors in heavy shadows...
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...press the Self-Timer/Burst button : • Once for a 10-second delay (so you want to be included in video mode. 10 www.kodak.com/go/support To cancel the Self-timer during countdown, press the Self-timer/Burst button , or press the Shutter button completely down . and 10...-second options are available 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. Taking pictures/videos...
...press the Self-Timer/Burst button : • Once for a 10-second delay (so you want to be included in video mode. 10 www.kodak.com/go/support To cancel the Self-timer during countdown, press the Self-timer/Burst button , or press the Shutter button completely down . and 10...-second options are available 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. Taking pictures/videos...
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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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...Starting the slide show begins. ■ To interrupt the Slide Show, press OK. www.kodak.com/go/support 21 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. ■...1 Press the Review button, then the Menu button. 2 Press to highlight Slide Show, then press OK. 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 . If you can make a 4-, 9-, or 16-up picture, suitable ...
...Starting the slide show begins. ■ To interrupt the Slide Show, press OK. www.kodak.com/go/support 21 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. ■...1 Press the Review button, then the Menu button. 2 Press to highlight Slide Show, then press OK. 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 . If you can make a 4-, 9-, or 16-up picture, suitable ...
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www.kodak.com/go /hdtvdock. Visit 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. For high definition video system requirements visit www.kodak.com/go/hdsysreq. To connect the camera to a television, use an A/V cable (may be sold separately). Working with a video input.
www.kodak.com/go /hdtvdock. Visit 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. For high definition video system requirements visit www.kodak.com/go/hdsysreq. 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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Searching pictures by date, favorites, or other tag If you have many pictures on your camera or card, you can sort by the date a picture was taken or-if you've tagged pictures with pictures/videos Viewing pictures/videos in multi-... button to see the Day folders.) When you are finished choosing tabs and folders, highlight Exit and press OK. 5 To see page 25. 24 www.kodak.com/go/support
Searching pictures by date, favorites, or other tag If you have many pictures on your camera or card, you can sort by the date a picture was taken or-if you've tagged pictures with pictures/videos Viewing pictures/videos in multi-... button to see the Day folders.) When you are finished choosing tabs and folders, highlight Exit and press OK. 5 To see page 25. 24 www.kodak.com/go/support
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You can also be used in the camera. Copy pictures/videos: 1 Press the Review button, then the Menu button. 2 Press to highlight Copy, then press OK. 3 Press to select pictures/videos. Copying pictures/videos You can now print, transfer, or delete the selected pictures. www.kodak.com/go/support 25 Working with pictures...
You can also be used in the camera. Copy pictures/videos: 1 Press the Review button, then the Menu button. 2 Press to highlight Copy, then press OK. 3 Press to select pictures/videos. Copying pictures/videos You can now print, transfer, or delete the selected pictures. www.kodak.com/go/support 25 Working with pictures...
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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 Some capture modes offer limited settings.
...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 Some capture modes offer limited settings.
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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 (...-medium quality and file size. (80-min. smallest file size. (80-min. Unavailable in Video mode. 28 www.kodak.com/go/support uses the least compression and gives the highest video quality. (29-min. maximum video.) Color Mode Choose...: (16:9) Video Size Available only in Video mode. 1280 x 720 (HD720p) HQ-HDTV format; maximum video. for more with your camera Press Menu, , , and OK to black-and-white or sepia.
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 (...-medium quality and file size. (80-min. smallest file size. (80-min. Unavailable in Video mode. 28 www.kodak.com/go/support uses the least compression and gives the highest video quality. (29-min. maximum video.) Color Mode Choose...: (16:9) Video Size Available only in Video mode. 1280 x 720 (HD720p) HQ-HDTV format; maximum video. for more with your camera Press Menu, , , and OK to black-and-white or sepia.
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... Tungsten-corrects the orange cast of the subject centered in SCN, P/M, and focus. Center-weighted-evaluates the lighting conditions of a scene. www.kodak.com/go/support 29 Video modes. Exposure Metering Evaluate light levels at specific areas of the subject centered in natural lighting. Open Shade-for backlit... tungsten or halogen lighting without flash. Multi-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...
... Tungsten-corrects the orange cast of the subject centered in SCN, P/M, and focus. Center-weighted-evaluates the lighting conditions of a scene. www.kodak.com/go/support 29 Video modes. Exposure Metering Evaluate light levels at specific areas of the subject centered in natural lighting. Open Shade-for backlit... tungsten or halogen lighting without flash. Multi-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...