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Kodak EasyShare Z812 IS zoom digital camera User's guide www.kodak.com For interactive tutorials, www.kodak.com/go/howto For help with your camera, www.kodak.com/go/z812support
Kodak EasyShare Z812 IS zoom digital camera User's guide www.kodak.com For interactive tutorials, www.kodak.com/go/howto For help with your camera, www.kodak.com/go/z812support
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P/N 2F6565_en Kodak and EasyShare are simulated. Eastman Kodak Company Rochester, New York 14650 © Eastman Kodak Company, 2007 All screen images are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company.
P/N 2F6565_en Kodak and EasyShare are simulated. Eastman Kodak Company Rochester, New York 14650 © Eastman Kodak Company, 2007 All screen images are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company.
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Front view 89 10 7 6 5 Product features 11 12 4 3 11 21 1 Lens 7 Drive button (Self-timer, Burst, Exposure Bracketing) 2 Low-light assist, Self-timer light, 8 Mode dial Video light 3 Shutter button 9 On/Off switch 4 Flash button 10 Flash 5 Strap post 11 Microphones 6 Focus button (Close-up/Macro, 12 Speaker Landscape, Manual Focus) www.kodak.com/go/support i
Front view 89 10 7 6 5 Product features 11 12 4 3 11 21 1 Lens 7 Drive button (Self-timer, Burst, Exposure Bracketing) 2 Low-light assist, Self-timer light, 8 Mode dial Video light 3 Shutter button 9 On/Off switch 4 Flash button 10 Flash 5 Strap post 11 Microphones 6 Focus button (Close-up/Macro, 12 Speaker Landscape, Manual Focus) www.kodak.com/go/support i
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Product features Back view 7 6 5 8 9 10 11 12 13 4 3 21 1 Battery compartment 10 Info button 2 Slot for optional SD card 11 Review button 3 Tripod socket 12 DC-In (3V) 4 Dock connector 13 USB, A/V Out 5 LCD 14 OK button 6 EVF/LCD button 15 7 EVF (Electronic viewfinder) 16 Share button 8 Zoom (Wide Angle/Telephoto) button 17 Menu button 9 Jog dial 18 Delete button 14 15 16 17 18 ,for optional AC adapter ii www.kodak.com/go/support
Product features Back view 7 6 5 8 9 10 11 12 13 4 3 21 1 Battery compartment 10 Info button 2 Slot for optional SD card 11 Review button 3 Tripod socket 12 DC-In (3V) 4 Dock connector 13 USB, A/V Out 5 LCD 14 OK button 6 EVF/LCD button 15 7 EVF (Electronic viewfinder) 16 Share button 8 Zoom (Wide Angle/Telephoto) button 17 Menu button 9 Jog dial 18 Delete button 14 15 16 17 18 ,for optional AC adapter ii www.kodak.com/go/support
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... the lens cap and strap 1 Loading the battery 2 Turning on the camera 3 Setting the language and date/time 3 Storing pictures on an SD card 4 2 Taking pictures/videos 5 Taking a picture 5 Using...with pictures/videos 15 Reviewing pictures and videos 15 Deleting pictures and videos 16 Using the Menu button in Review 17 Using Kodak Perfect Touch technology 18 Cropping pictures 18 Adding sound tags 19 Editing videos 20 Using the histogram to view picture exposure ...multiple pictures/videos 26 Copying pictures and videos 27 What the review icons mean 28 www.kodak.com/go/support iii
... the lens cap and strap 1 Loading the battery 2 Turning on the camera 3 Setting the language and date/time 3 Storing pictures on an SD card 4 2 Taking pictures/videos 5 Taking a picture 5 Using...with pictures/videos 15 Reviewing pictures and videos 15 Deleting pictures and videos 16 Using the Menu button in Review 17 Using Kodak Perfect Touch technology 18 Cropping pictures 18 Adding sound tags 19 Editing videos 20 Using the histogram to view picture exposure ...multiple pictures/videos 26 Copying pictures and videos 27 What the review icons mean 28 www.kodak.com/go/support iii
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... 42 5 Transferring and printing pictures 48 Installing the software 48 Transferring pictures 49 Printing pictures 50 Accessories for your camera 52 6 Troubleshooting 53 7 Getting help 57 Helpful links 57 8 Appendix 59 Camera specifications 59 Care and maintenance 61 Storage capacities 62 Important safety instructions 62 Battery life 63 Upgrading your software and...
... 42 5 Transferring and printing pictures 48 Installing the software 48 Transferring pictures 49 Printing pictures 50 Accessories for your camera 52 6 Troubleshooting 53 7 Getting help 57 Helpful links 57 8 Appendix 59 Camera specifications 59 Care and maintenance 61 Storage capacities 62 Important safety instructions 62 Battery life 63 Upgrading your software and...
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1 Setting up your camera Attaching the lens cap and strap 1 2 www.kodak.com/go/support 1
1 Setting up your camera Attaching the lens cap and strap 1 2 www.kodak.com/go/support 1
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Setting up your camera Loading the battery 1 2 Kodak lithium digital camera Kodak Li-Ion rechargeable digital battery CRV3 (non-rechargeable) camera battery KLIC-8000 AA lithium batteries To replace batteries and extend battery life, see page 63. 2 www.kodak.com/go/support
Setting up your camera Loading the battery 1 2 Kodak lithium digital camera Kodak Li-Ion rechargeable digital battery CRV3 (non-rechargeable) camera battery KLIC-8000 AA lithium batteries To replace batteries and extend battery life, see page 63. 2 www.kodak.com/go/support
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www.kodak.com/go/support 3 for previous/next field. OK OK to accept. Date/Time: 1 At the prompt, press OK. 2 to change the date/time and language in the future, use the Menu button (see page 37). NOTE: To change . Turning on the camera Setting up your camera Setting the language and date/time Language: 1 to change. 2 OK to accept.
www.kodak.com/go/support 3 for previous/next field. OK OK to accept. Date/Time: 1 At the prompt, press OK. 2 to change the date/time and language in the future, use the Menu button (see page 37). NOTE: To change . Turning on the camera Setting up your camera Setting the language and date/time Language: 1 to change. 2 OK to accept.
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.... forcing it is being accessed by the camera may cause damage. For storage capacities, see page 36. Setting up your camera Storing pictures on the camera. CAUTION: A card can purchase SD cards to store more pictures and videos. Visit www.kodak.com/go /support To choose a storage ...location for pictures/videos, see page 62. 4 www.kodak.com/go /z812accessories. You can only ...
.... forcing it is being accessed by the camera may cause damage. For storage capacities, see page 36. Setting up your camera Storing pictures on the camera. CAUTION: A card can purchase SD cards to store more pictures and videos. Visit www.kodak.com/go /support To choose a storage ...location for pictures/videos, see page 62. 4 www.kodak.com/go /z812accessories. You can only ...
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The picture is saved unless you take a picture, the EVF/LCD displays a quickview for approximately 5 seconds. When the AF/AE indicator turns green, press the Shutter button completely down. www.kodak.com/go/support 5 AF/AE indicator: Green-successful Red-failed Failed focus Failed exposure NOTE: After you press the Delete button. 2 Taking pictures/videos Taking a picture 1 EVF 2 Press the EVF/LCD button to turn on: • LCD or LCD • EVF (electronic viewfinder) 3 Press the Shutter button halfway to focus and set exposure.
The picture is saved unless you take a picture, the EVF/LCD displays a quickview for approximately 5 seconds. When the AF/AE indicator turns green, press the Shutter button completely down. www.kodak.com/go/support 5 AF/AE indicator: Green-successful Red-failed Failed focus Failed exposure NOTE: After you press the Delete button. 2 Taking pictures/videos Taking a picture 1 EVF 2 Press the EVF/LCD button to turn on: • LCD or LCD • EVF (electronic viewfinder) 3 Press the Shutter button halfway to focus and set exposure.
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... to take the picture. NOTE: If the camera is accomplished. NOTE: Framing marks do not appear in the scene. When the framing marks turn green, focus is not focusing...scene. 2 Press the Shutter button completely down to focus on foreground subjects, even if the subjects are fixed at Center Wide. 6 www.kodak.com/go/support When you use Focus Zone and set Center Zone, the framing marks are not centered in all modes. Framing marks 1 ...videos Using the auto-focus framing marks (for pictures) When using the LCD or EVF as a viewfinder, framing marks indicate the camera focus area.
... to take the picture. NOTE: If the camera is accomplished. NOTE: Framing marks do not appear in the scene. When the framing marks turn green, focus is not focusing...scene. 2 Press the Shutter button completely down to focus on foreground subjects, even if the subjects are fixed at Center Wide. 6 www.kodak.com/go/support When you use Focus Zone and set Center Zone, the framing marks are not centered in all modes. Framing marks 1 ...videos Using the auto-focus framing marks (for pictures) When using the LCD or EVF as a viewfinder, framing marks indicate the camera focus area.
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www.kodak.com/go/support 7 Taking pictures/videos NOTE: After you press the Delete button. The video is saved unless you take a video, the EVF/LCD displays a quickview for approximately 5 seconds. To stop recording, press and release the Shutter button again. Taking a video 1 EVF LCD 2 Press the EVF/LCD button to turn on: • LCD or • EVF (electronic viewfinder) 3 Press the Shutter button completely down and release. To play/pause the video during the quickview, press OK.
www.kodak.com/go/support 7 Taking pictures/videos NOTE: After you press the Delete button. The video is saved unless you take a video, the EVF/LCD displays a quickview for approximately 5 seconds. To stop recording, press and release the Shutter button again. Taking a video 1 EVF LCD 2 Press the EVF/LCD button to turn on: • LCD or • EVF (electronic viewfinder) 3 Press the Shutter button completely down and release. To play/pause the video during the quickview, press OK.
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.... Zoom indicator Optical zoom range Digital zoom range ■ If you need to move further from your subject. To turn on the zoom indicator pauses and turns red when the picture quality reaches the limit for video recording. 8 www.kodak.com/go/support The zoom indicator shows zoom status...is accessed, see page 10). Press Wide Angle (W) to 4.2X magnification beyond optical zoom. NOTE: To get a focused picture every time, remember: ■ Always use digital zoom for an acceptable 4 x 6-in (up to zoom out. W T D ■ As you zoom in . (10 x 15 cm) print. You cannot ...
.... Zoom indicator Optical zoom range Digital zoom range ■ If you need to move further from your subject. To turn on the zoom indicator pauses and turns red when the picture quality reaches the limit for video recording. 8 www.kodak.com/go/support The zoom indicator shows zoom status...is accessed, see page 10). Press Wide Angle (W) to 4.2X magnification beyond optical zoom. NOTE: To get a focused picture every time, remember: ■ Always use digital zoom for an acceptable 4 x 6-in (up to zoom out. W T D ■ As you zoom in . (10 x 15 cm) print. You cannot ...
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... in heavy shadows. NOTE: If the flash is in the status area. If Red Eye Preflash is off, the camera corrects red eye without using an extra flash. In low light, hold the camera steady or use a tripod. Use when the subject is needed, it . Zoom position Wide angle Telephoto Flash distance...
... in heavy shadows. NOTE: If the flash is in the status area. If Red Eye Preflash is off, the camera corrects red eye without using an extra flash. In low light, hold the camera steady or use a tripod. Use when the subject is needed, it . Zoom position Wide angle Telephoto Flash distance...
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... (to view 2X magnification of the central area of flash if possible. Digital zoom is pressed halfway down. 10 www.kodak.com/go/support Taking pictures/videos Using the Focus button Press the Focus button to have more control over camera focusing. 1 Turn the Mode dial to adjust focal length. To exit, press...
... (to view 2X magnification of the central area of flash if possible. Digital zoom is pressed halfway down. 10 www.kodak.com/go/support Taking pictures/videos Using the Focus button Press the Focus button to have more control over camera focusing. 1 Turn the Mode dial to adjust focal length. To exit, press...
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...8226; Again for a 2-sec. and 10-second options are available in video mode. NOTE: The video stops when no storage space remains. www.kodak.com/go/support 11 To cancel the Self-timer before the picture is taken after a 10- Taking pictures/videos Using the Drive button Mode Self... 2 2X Purpose See Using the self-timer See page 12 Exposure Bracketing Normal (none) Using the self-timer See page 13 Normal picture taking 1 Place camera on a tripod) • Again for 2 pictures (after the delay. and 18-second delay) 3 Compose the scene. 4 Press the Shutter button halfway, then ...
...8226; Again for a 2-sec. and 10-second options are available in video mode. NOTE: The video stops when no storage space remains. www.kodak.com/go/support 11 To cancel the Self-timer before the picture is taken after a 10- Taking pictures/videos Using the Drive button Mode Self... 2 2X Purpose See Using the self-timer See page 12 Exposure Bracketing Normal (none) Using the self-timer See page 13 Normal picture taking 1 Place camera on a tripod) • Again for 2 pictures (after the delay. and 18-second delay) 3 Compose the scene. 4 Press the Shutter button halfway, then ...
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...only the last 5 pictures are taken, or when there is no more storage space. The camera stops taking pictures when you can delete all pictures in Review (see page 41.) 12 www.kodak.com/go/support uncertain. Taking pictures/videos Using burst Press the Drive button to 5 pictures... while the Shutter Capture an expected button is pressed. Mode Icon First Burst Description Purpose Camera takes up to take pictures. NOTE: During Quickview...
...only the last 5 pictures are taken, or when there is no more storage space. The camera stops taking pictures when you can delete all pictures in Review (see page 41.) 12 www.kodak.com/go/support uncertain. Taking pictures/videos Using burst Press the Drive button to 5 pictures... while the Shutter Capture an expected button is pressed. Mode Icon First Burst Description Purpose Camera takes up to take pictures. NOTE: During Quickview...
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...on/off picture-taking mode status icons, histogram review mode status icons, histogram, and picture/video information any menu Help www.kodak.com/go/support 13 Taking pictures/videos Using exposure bracketing Use exposure bracketing to take the 3 pictures. Drive NOTE: To ...best exposure (light) level for you. (Exposure bracketing is right for your conditions. To evaluate the pictures, press the Review button. During exposure bracketing, the camera takes 3 pictures: ■ One at + (above current) exposure ■ One at 0 (normal) exposure ■ One at - (below current) ...
...on/off picture-taking mode status icons, histogram review mode status icons, histogram, and picture/video information any menu Help www.kodak.com/go/support 13 Taking pictures/videos Using exposure bracketing Use exposure bracketing to take the 3 pictures. Drive NOTE: To ...best exposure (light) level for you. (Exposure bracketing is right for your conditions. To evaluate the pictures, press the Review button. During exposure bracketing, the camera takes 3 pictures: ■ One at + (above current) exposure ■ One at 0 (normal) exposure ■ One at - (below current) ...
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Taking pictures/videos What the capture icons mean Capture modes-no buttons pressed Focus Date stamp Mode Album name AF control setting Flash Drive Aperture Picture/video size Compression Pictures/time remaining Storage location Zoom Low battery AF zone Exposure metering White Balance Image stabilization ISO Flash compensation Shutter speed Exposure compensation Capture modes-shutter pressed halfway Focus brackets Low battery Auto Focus/ Auto Exposure (AF/AE indicator) Aperture Shutter speed 14 www.kodak.com/go/support
Taking pictures/videos What the capture icons mean Capture modes-no buttons pressed Focus Date stamp Mode Album name AF control setting Flash Drive Aperture Picture/video size Compression Pictures/time remaining Storage location Zoom Low battery AF zone Exposure metering White Balance Image stabilization ISO Flash compensation Shutter speed Exposure compensation Capture modes-shutter pressed halfway Focus brackets Low battery Auto Focus/ Auto Exposure (AF/AE indicator) Aperture Shutter speed 14 www.kodak.com/go/support