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... decreased image quality when using the Setup menu (see page 4. ■ As you zoom in . (10 x 15 cm) print. 14 www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter NOTE: To get a focused picture every time, remember: ■ Use the framing marks, see page 16). The slider on /off using digital zoom. Optical zoom Digital zoom Use digital zoom to get up to 10X closer to your subject while taking pictures. Turn digital zoom on the LCD turns red when the picture quality...
... decreased image quality when using the Setup menu (see page 4. ■ As you zoom in . (10 x 15 cm) print. 14 www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter NOTE: To get a focused picture every time, remember: ■ Use the framing marks, see page 16). The slider on /off using digital zoom. Optical zoom Digital zoom Use digital zoom to get up to 10X closer to your subject while taking pictures. Turn digital zoom on the LCD turns red when the picture quality...
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... camera. 16 www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter Some settings remain until you use .) IMPORTANT: Your camera offers a built-in Help system. See page 7. NOTE: Some modes offer limited settings. Doing more with your camera Using the menu button to change settings You can change settings to get the best results from your camera. 1 Press the Menu button. 2 Press to highlight a tab: ■ Capture/Video for the most common picture/video-taking settings ■ Setup for other camera settings...
... camera. 16 www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter Some settings remain until you use .) IMPORTANT: Your camera offers a built-in Help system. See page 7. NOTE: Some modes offer limited settings. Doing more with your camera Using the menu button to change settings You can change settings to get the best results from your camera. 1 Press the Menu button. 2 Press to highlight a tab: ■ Capture/Video for the most common picture/video-taking settings ■ Setup for other camera settings...
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... and select Interactive Troubleshooting & Repairs. Do not remove card while the camera is operating normally. Continue taking a picture. If the camera still off. Memory card full. ■ Insert a new card (see page 2), transfer pictures to the computer (see page 1). Pictures remaining ■ The camera is on . ■ Charge rechargeable batteries. Camera does not turn ■ Install new batteries (see page 6), then format the card or internal memory. (See the Setup menu.) CAUTION: Formatting a card deletes all pictures and videos, including protected files.
... and select Interactive Troubleshooting & Repairs. Do not remove card while the camera is operating normally. Continue taking a picture. If the camera still off. Memory card full. ■ Insert a new card (see page 2), transfer pictures to the computer (see page 1). Pictures remaining ■ The camera is on . ■ Charge rechargeable batteries. Camera does not turn ■ Install new batteries (see page 6), then format the card or internal memory. (See the Setup menu.) CAUTION: Formatting a card deletes all pictures and videos, including protected files.
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... shielded interface cables have other rights which the receiver is connected; 4) consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. www.kodak.com/go/z915support 25 Outside the United States and Canada In countries other act. FCC compliance and advisory KODAK EASYSHARE Z915 Digital Camera This equipment has...
... shielded interface cables have other rights which the receiver is connected; 4) consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. www.kodak.com/go/z915support 25 Outside the United States and Canada In countries other act. FCC compliance and advisory KODAK EASYSHARE Z915 Digital Camera This equipment has...
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KODAK EASYSHARE Z915 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/z915support
KODAK EASYSHARE Z915 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/z915support
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...camera 2 Setting the language, date/time 2 Storing pictures on an (accessory) SD or SDHC Card 3 2 Taking pictures/videos 4 Taking a picture 4 Taking a video 5 Capture modes 6 Using optical zoom 8 Using the flash 9 Using the Focus button 10 Using the self-timer 11 Using burst 11 Taking panoramic pictures 12 Getting help from your camera 13 P, A, S, and M modes 14 Using exposure compensation to adjust brightness 16 Using the histogram to view picture brightness 17 Understanding the picture-taking icons 17 3 Working with pictures/videos 18 Reviewing pictures/videos 18 Deleting...
...camera 2 Setting the language, date/time 2 Storing pictures on an (accessory) SD or SDHC Card 3 2 Taking pictures/videos 4 Taking a picture 4 Taking a video 5 Capture modes 6 Using optical zoom 8 Using the flash 9 Using the Focus button 10 Using the self-timer 11 Using burst 11 Taking panoramic pictures 12 Getting help from your camera 13 P, A, S, and M modes 14 Using exposure compensation to adjust brightness 16 Using the histogram to view picture brightness 17 Understanding the picture-taking icons 17 3 Working with pictures/videos 18 Reviewing pictures/videos 18 Deleting...
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... occurs. (Exposure Compensation, White Balance, Exposure Metering, AF Zone, AF Control, Color Mode, and Sharpness are automatically stitched together. Get 1 panoramic picture. 12 www.kodak.com/go/support NOTE: For best results, use the self-timer (2- Individual pictures are not saved, even if panorama capture is set with the first picture. Taking pictures/videos Taking panoramic pictures Use panorama to "stitch" up to Off.) You can use a tripod. See page 11. 1 Turn the Mode dial to Panorama . 2 Press to highlight Panorama Left...
... occurs. (Exposure Compensation, White Balance, Exposure Metering, AF Zone, AF Control, Color Mode, and Sharpness are automatically stitched together. Get 1 panoramic picture. 12 www.kodak.com/go/support NOTE: For best results, use the self-timer (2- Individual pictures are not saved, even if panorama capture is set with the first picture. Taking pictures/videos Taking panoramic pictures Use panorama to "stitch" up to Off.) You can use a tripod. See page 11. 1 Turn the Mode dial to Panorama . 2 Press to highlight Panorama Left...
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... the camera), flash compensation, and ISO speed Aperture Priority mode controls depth of field (the Aperture, exposure range of auto shooting with full access to all menu options. Use Reset Camera (see page 37) to reset P, A, S, or M mode to pictures taken in P, A, S, or M modes apply only to its default setting. 14 www.kodak.com/go/support Taking pictures/videos P, A, S, and M modes Use these modes when you change in those modes. Mode When to use a tripod for slow shutter speeds.) Manual mode offers the highest level of creative Aperture, shutter speed, flash control...
... the camera), flash compensation, and ISO speed Aperture Priority mode controls depth of field (the Aperture, exposure range of auto shooting with full access to all menu options. Use Reset Camera (see page 37) to reset P, A, S, or M mode to pictures taken in P, A, S, or M modes apply only to its default setting. 14 www.kodak.com/go/support Taking pictures/videos P, A, S, and M modes Use these modes when you change in those modes. Mode When to use a tripod for slow shutter speeds.) Manual mode offers the highest level of creative Aperture, shutter speed, flash control...
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...), shutter speed, exposure compensation, flash compensation, and ISO. Press to light. Higher ISO indicates greater sensitivity. Taking pictures/videos Changing P, A, S, or M mode settings PASM modes control the aperture (f-number, also known as f-stop) control the size of the lens opening, which determines the depth of field. ■ Smaller f-stop numbers indicate a larger lens opening ; if it's too dark, increase the setting. Use the Menu button to control all other settings. 1 Turn the Mode dial to P, A, S, or M. 2 Press to access a setting. Flash Compensation-adjust...
...), shutter speed, exposure compensation, flash compensation, and ISO. Press to light. Higher ISO indicates greater sensitivity. Taking pictures/videos Changing P, A, S, or M mode settings PASM modes control the aperture (f-number, also known as f-stop) control the size of the lens opening, which determines the depth of field. ■ Smaller f-stop numbers indicate a larger lens opening ; if it's too dark, increase the setting. Use the Menu button to control all other settings. 1 Turn the Mode dial to P, A, S, or M. 2 Press to access a setting. Flash Compensation-adjust...
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... mode. (You cannot enhance videos, panoramic pictures, or pictures that are already enhanced.) 1 Press the Review button, then to find a picture. 2 Press the Menu button, then to highlight the Edit tab. 3 Press to highlight Perfect Touch tech, then press OK. IMPORTANT: Your camera offers a built-in a split screen. PERFECT TOUCH Technology is shown in Help system. See page 13. 24 www.kodak.com/go/support Working with pictures/videos Using KODAK...
... mode. (You cannot enhance videos, panoramic pictures, or pictures that are already enhanced.) 1 Press the Review button, then to find a picture. 2 Press the Menu button, then to highlight the Edit tab. 3 Press to highlight Perfect Touch tech, then press OK. IMPORTANT: Your camera offers a built-in a split screen. PERFECT TOUCH Technology is shown in Help system. See page 13. 24 www.kodak.com/go/support Working with pictures/videos Using KODAK...
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... you use .) IMPORTANT: Your camera offers a built-in Video mode. Some settings remain until you change them; smallest file size. (4 GB maximum video size.) 32 www.kodak.com/go/support others, until you change modes or turn off the camera. NOTE: Some modes offer limited settings. Choose a picture resolution. VGA (640 x 480)-medium quality and file size. (4 GB maximum video size.) QVGA (320 x 240)-lower quality; See page 13. Video Size Available only in Help system. 4 Using the menu button...
... you use .) IMPORTANT: Your camera offers a built-in Video mode. Some settings remain until you change them; smallest file size. (4 GB maximum video size.) 32 www.kodak.com/go/support others, until you change modes or turn off the camera. NOTE: Some modes offer limited settings. Choose a picture resolution. VGA (640 x 480)-medium quality and file size. (4 GB maximum video size.) QVGA (320 x 240)-lower quality; See page 13. Video Size Available only in Help system. 4 Using the menu button...
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...Continuous AF-because the camera is always focusing, there is pressed halfway down to press the Shutter button halfway down . Panorama modes. Ideal for indoor pictures under fluorescent lighting without flash. www.kodak.com/go/support 33 High Color Natural Color Low Color Black & White Sepia NOTE: EASYSHARE Software also lets you change a color picture to access settings Color Mode Choose color tones. Available only in P, A, S, M and Daylight-for pictures in natural lighting. general picture taking. AF Control Choose an auto-focus setting. White Balance Auto...
...Continuous AF-because the camera is always focusing, there is pressed halfway down to press the Shutter button halfway down . Panorama modes. Ideal for indoor pictures under fluorescent lighting without flash. www.kodak.com/go/support 33 High Color Natural Color Low Color Black & White Sepia NOTE: EASYSHARE Software also lets you change a color picture to access settings Color Mode Choose color tones. Available only in P, A, S, M and Daylight-for pictures in natural lighting. general picture taking. AF Control Choose an auto-focus setting. White Balance Auto...
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... to your preferred video file sizes. Software to your computer or applicable, use EASYSHARE network. www.kodak.com/go/support 35 Select tag Delete Tag name(s) before you connect to choose a preferred online service. See page 13. Internal Memory-the camera uses internal memory, even if a card is in Help system. Press Menu, , , Setup Options and OK to access settings Share button Favorite and Upload-pictures/videos are uploaded to Add Tag pictures/videos. Where online service when you connect to save battery power.) Image Storage Choose...
... to your preferred video file sizes. Software to your computer or applicable, use EASYSHARE network. www.kodak.com/go/support 35 Select tag Delete Tag name(s) before you connect to choose a preferred online service. See page 13. Internal Memory-the camera uses internal memory, even if a card is in Help system. Press Menu, , , Setup Options and OK to access settings Share button Favorite and Upload-pictures/videos are uploaded to Add Tag pictures/videos. Where online service when you connect to save battery power.) Image Storage Choose...
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... a picture/video as soon as it 5 Seconds is off for individual functions. 36 www.kodak.com/go/support Camera Sounds Turn sounds on pictures. Date Stamp On Imprint the date on /off . Image Stabilizer Continuous-stabilization occurs continuously. Not available in Smart Capture mode. Off Red-eye Reduction Preflash-the flash fires to divide the Off LCD screen into thirds, vertically and horizontally. To use digital zoom, release then press the Telephoto (T) zoom lever. None-digital zoom is...
... a picture/video as soon as it 5 Seconds is off for individual functions. 36 www.kodak.com/go/support Camera Sounds Turn sounds on pictures. Date Stamp On Imprint the date on /off . Image Stabilizer Continuous-stabilization occurs continuously. Not available in Smart Capture mode. Off Red-eye Reduction Preflash-the flash fires to divide the Off LCD screen into thirds, vertically and horizontally. To use digital zoom, release then press the Telephoto (T) zoom lever. None-digital zoom is...
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connecting to access settings Sound Volume High Medium Low Mute Date & Time See page 2. Reset Camera Reset all date/time features. Language See page 2. About View camera information. Auto Power Off Choose inactivity time until camera turns off and then on again.) Format Memory Card-deletes everything in internal pictures/videos, including memory including email addresses, and tag names; formats the card. external device. the internal memory. Using the menu button Press Menu, , , Setup Options and OK to a television or other PAL-used in ...
connecting to access settings Sound Volume High Medium Low Mute Date & Time See page 2. Reset Camera Reset all date/time features. Language See page 2. About View camera information. Auto Power Off Choose inactivity time until camera turns off and then on again.) Format Memory Card-deletes everything in internal pictures/videos, including memory including email addresses, and tag names; formats the card. external device. the internal memory. Using the menu button Press Menu, , , Setup Options and OK to a television or other PAL-used in ...
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...'s user's guide. Shutter button does not work. ■ Turn on a flat, steady surface or use a tripod. Troubleshooting If Try one or more than 11.8 ft (3.6 m) in wide angle and 6.9 ft (2.1 m) in Close-up mode. ■ Move so there is displayed CAUTION: Formatting a card deletes all pictures and videos, instead of the following In Review mode, a ■ Transfer the picture to focus and set exposure. www.kodak.com/go/support 47 picture. Slide show does ■ Adjust...
...'s user's guide. Shutter button does not work. ■ Turn on a flat, steady surface or use a tripod. Troubleshooting If Try one or more than 11.8 ft (3.6 m) in wide angle and 6.9 ft (2.1 m) in Close-up mode. ■ Move so there is displayed CAUTION: Formatting a card deletes all pictures and videos, instead of the following In Review mode, a ■ Transfer the picture to focus and set exposure. www.kodak.com/go/support 47 picture. Slide show does ■ Adjust...
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...; In the Setup menu, change the Orientation Sensor with the camera. ■ Turn on the camera (page 2). ■ Install new batteries (page 1) or charge rechargeable batteries. ■ Connect cable to import the videos. ■ Take shorter videos. Tags that are assigned to a video ■ After a picture/video is transferred to the computer, the computer, or email address are not transferred to ■ Assign a Sound tag to pictures taken in EASYSHARE Software to camera and computer port...
...; In the Setup menu, change the Orientation Sensor with the camera. ■ Turn on the camera (page 2). ■ Install new batteries (page 1) or charge rechargeable batteries. ■ Connect cable to import the videos. ■ Take shorter videos. Tags that are assigned to a video ■ After a picture/video is transferred to the computer, the computer, or email address are not transferred to ■ Assign a Sound tag to pictures taken in EASYSHARE Software to camera and computer port...
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... 4, Using the menu button. For more information on the KODAK EASYSHARE Software CD and the camera firmware (the software that do not work; Use the Review and Slide Show features sparingly. ■ Keep battery contacts/terminals clean. set LCD Brightness settings; Battery life ■ KODAK MAX Alkaline Batteries, AA: < 150 pictures ■ KODAK Ni-MH Rechargeable Digital Camera Batteries: 280 pictures Battery life per CIPA testing method using your software and firmware Download the latest versions of the software included on batteries...
... 4, Using the menu button. For more information on the KODAK EASYSHARE Software CD and the camera firmware (the software that do not work; Use the Review and Slide Show features sparingly. ■ Keep battery contacts/terminals clean. set LCD Brightness settings; Battery life ■ KODAK MAX Alkaline Batteries, AA: < 150 pictures ■ KODAK Ni-MH Rechargeable Digital Camera Batteries: 280 pictures Battery life per CIPA testing method using your software and firmware Download the latest versions of the software included on batteries...
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..., 8 burst, using, 13 button burst, 13 delete, 1, 2 flash, 7 review, 1 shutter, 1 telephoto, 1 wide angle, 1 www.kodak.com/go/support 1 zoom, 5 C cable audio/video, 11 USB, 2 camera sounds, 5 candle light, 4 capture frame grid, 4 caring for your camera, 6 clock, setting, 2 color mode, 2 continuous AF, 2 copy pictures card to memory, 13 memory to card, 13 to computer, 1 cropping pictures, 5 customer support, 1, 2 D date setting, 2 date stamp, 4 DC-in, 1 delete button, 1 deleting during quickview, 2 pictures/video, 2 protecting pictures, videos, 3 digital zoom, using, 5 displaying slide show...
..., 8 burst, using, 13 button burst, 13 delete, 1, 2 flash, 7 review, 1 shutter, 1 telephoto, 1 wide angle, 1 www.kodak.com/go/support 1 zoom, 5 C cable audio/video, 11 USB, 2 camera sounds, 5 candle light, 4 capture frame grid, 4 caring for your camera, 6 clock, setting, 2 color mode, 2 continuous AF, 2 copy pictures card to memory, 13 memory to card, 13 to computer, 1 cropping pictures, 5 customer support, 1, 2 D date setting, 2 date stamp, 4 DC-in, 1 delete button, 1 deleting during quickview, 2 pictures/video, 2 protecting pictures, videos, 3 digital zoom, using, 5 displaying slide show...
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..., 4 software installing, 1 upgrading, 4 sound volume, 5 sounds, camera, 5 specifications, camera, 1 stage, 5 status, camera ready light, 4 storage capacity, 4 strap, 1 sunset, 4 support, technical, 1, 2 www.kodak.com/go/support Index T tag set, 4 tagging creating tags, 7 favorites, 7 for email, 6 for print, 5 pre-tagging, 8 telephone support, 2 telephoto button, 1 television, slide show, 11 text, 4 time, setting, 2 timer, shutter delay, 9 transferring pictures, videos, 1 trash can, deleting, 2 troubleshooting, 1 camera, 1 camera/computer communications, 4 error messages, 5 ready light status...
..., 4 software installing, 1 upgrading, 4 sound volume, 5 sounds, camera, 5 specifications, camera, 1 stage, 5 status, camera ready light, 4 storage capacity, 4 strap, 1 sunset, 4 support, technical, 1, 2 www.kodak.com/go/support Index T tag set, 4 tagging creating tags, 7 favorites, 7 for email, 6 for print, 5 pre-tagging, 8 telephone support, 2 telephoto button, 1 television, slide show, 11 text, 4 time, setting, 2 timer, shutter delay, 9 transferring pictures, videos, 1 trash can, deleting, 2 troubleshooting, 1 camera, 1 camera/computer communications, 4 error messages, 5 ready light status...