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Download the Extended user guide. See page 3 www.kodak.com/go/Zi8support 2 www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter ENGLISH Back view Review mode Record mode Delete Settings Record/OK Speaker Strap post Tripod socket Power button/ Charging light SD/SDHC Card slot USB USB release* * Easily access the USB Get the most from your camera!
Download the Extended user guide. See page 3 www.kodak.com/go/Zi8support 2 www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter ENGLISH Back view Review mode Record mode Delete Settings Record/OK Speaker Strap post Tripod socket Power button/ Charging light SD/SDHC Card slot USB USB release* * Easily access the USB Get the most from your camera!
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... KODAK Software. Videos and pictures from the Zi8 Camera can then transfer and share videos. Using your camera Transferring, editing, sharing online Make sure the battery is charged (or use an AC adapter to power the camera). 1 Turn off and connect the camera.* (It turns on automatically.) 2 If this is the first time you've connected to this WINDOWS OS-based computer, follow the prompts to edit, personalize, make DVDs, share via YouTube and APPLE Online Sharing Services...
... KODAK Software. Videos and pictures from the Zi8 Camera can then transfer and share videos. Using your camera Transferring, editing, sharing online Make sure the battery is charged (or use an AC adapter to power the camera). 1 Turn off and connect the camera.* (It turns on automatically.) 2 If this is the first time you've connected to this WINDOWS OS-based computer, follow the prompts to edit, personalize, make DVDs, share via YouTube and APPLE Online Sharing Services...
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Status icons Video length Recording Recording Capture mode Focus Mode Using your camera Zoom Battery level (or DC-In connected) Card inserted Elapsed time Playback Video/picture number (or direction/speed) Video length Volume Battery level (or DC-In connected) Card inserted See important Alert icons See page 14 www.kodak.com/go/zi8support 11
Status icons Video length Recording Recording Capture mode Focus Mode Using your camera Zoom Battery level (or DC-In connected) Card inserted Elapsed time Playback Video/picture number (or direction/speed) Video length Volume Battery level (or DC-In connected) Card inserted See important Alert icons See page 14 www.kodak.com/go/zi8support 11
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... menu. Video Out-Choose the setting (NTSC, PAL) for your camera Accessing the settings menu Press the Settings button to reduce video blur. Image Stabilization-Turn on /off. Brightness-Set LCD brightness. Format Card-Erase, format the card. Sounds-Turn sounds On/Off. External Microphone Image Date/Time Video Out Brightness Sounds Gain Stabilization Face Detection Format Card Camera Info Date/Time-Set the date/time. External Microphone Gain-Choose sensitivity of an external microphone. www.kodak.com/go/zi8support 13 Camera Info-View firmware, ARCSOFT Software...
... menu. Video Out-Choose the setting (NTSC, PAL) for your camera Accessing the settings menu Press the Settings button to reduce video blur. Image Stabilization-Turn on /off. Brightness-Set LCD brightness. Format Card-Erase, format the card. Sounds-Turn sounds On/Off. External Microphone Image Date/Time Video Out Brightness Sounds Gain Stabilization Face Detection Format Card Camera Info Date/Time-Set the date/time. External Microphone Gain-Choose sensitivity of an external microphone. www.kodak.com/go/zi8support 13 Camera Info-View firmware, ARCSOFT Software...
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...; Internal memory is full. Transfer videos/pictures to www.arcsoft.com/support. 14 www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter a computer. Go to your computer meets system requirements. Transfer videos/pictures to take more videos/pictures. ■ Card is nearly full. Problem Solution Videos are ■ Use ARCSOFT MEDIAIMPRESSION Software for video choppy or jumpy playback. 3 Solving camera problems Icon Solution ■ Low battery. when played on ■ Ensure that your computer. ■ An error has...
...; Internal memory is full. Transfer videos/pictures to www.arcsoft.com/support. 14 www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter a computer. Go to your computer meets system requirements. Transfer videos/pictures to take more videos/pictures. ■ Card is nearly full. Problem Solution Videos are ■ Use ARCSOFT MEDIAIMPRESSION Software for video choppy or jumpy playback. 3 Solving camera problems Icon Solution ■ Low battery. when played on ■ Ensure that your computer. ■ An error has...
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... TV menu settings are not saved. (The camera is in all languages) Get support for your camera www.kodak.com/go/register Get information on a TV. go to their support sites.) Email, write, phone, or chat with Kodak www.kodak.com/go/contact (Chat not available in Demo mode.) Insert a card or unplug the AC adapter. directly to www.arcsoft.com/support. (For other applications, Software issues. Videos do...
... TV menu settings are not saved. (The camera is in all languages) Get support for your camera www.kodak.com/go/register Get information on a TV. go to their support sites.) Email, write, phone, or chat with Kodak www.kodak.com/go/contact (Chat not available in Demo mode.) Insert a card or unplug the AC adapter. directly to www.arcsoft.com/support. (For other applications, Software issues. Videos do...
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Product features Back view Review mode Record mode Delete Settings Record/OK Speaker Strap post Tripod socket Power button/ Charging light SD/SDHC Card slot USB USB release* * Easily access the USB See page iii ii www.kodak.com/go/support
Product features Back view Review mode Record mode Delete Settings Record/OK Speaker Strap post Tripod socket Power button/ Charging light SD/SDHC Card slot USB USB release* * Easily access the USB See page iii ii www.kodak.com/go/support
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Understanding the status icons Video length Recording Recording Capture mode Focus Mode Zoom Battery level (or DC-In connected) Card inserted Elapsed time Playback Video/picture number (or direction/speed) Video length Volume Battery level (or DC-In connected) Card inserted See important Alert icons See page 15 iv www.kodak.com/go/support
Understanding the status icons Video length Recording Recording Capture mode Focus Mode Zoom Battery level (or DC-In connected) Card inserted Elapsed time Playback Video/picture number (or direction/speed) Video length Volume Battery level (or DC-In connected) Card inserted See important Alert icons See page 15 iv www.kodak.com/go/support
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...contents 1 1 Setting up your camera 1 Charging the battery (approximately 2 hours 1 Charging using USB (approximately 4 hours 2 Inserting an SD or SDHC Card 3 Connecting the strap 4 2 Using your camera 5 Turning on the camera 5 Setting the date/time 5 Recording videos, taking pictures 6 Playing videos 7 Transferring, editing, sharing online 8 Deleting videos/pictures 9 Viewing on a TV 10 Accessing the settings menu 11 Adjusting the focus range 12 Using the optional remote control 13 Using an external stereo microphone 14 3 Getting help 15 Troubleshooting 15 Getting help on...
...contents 1 1 Setting up your camera 1 Charging the battery (approximately 2 hours 1 Charging using USB (approximately 4 hours 2 Inserting an SD or SDHC Card 3 Connecting the strap 4 2 Using your camera 5 Turning on the camera 5 Setting the date/time 5 Recording videos, taking pictures 6 Playing videos 7 Transferring, editing, sharing online 8 Deleting videos/pictures 9 Viewing on a TV 10 Accessing the settings menu 11 Adjusting the focus range 12 Using the optional remote control 13 Using an external stereo microphone 14 3 Getting help 15 Troubleshooting 15 Getting help on...
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While paused: • Press to play in slow motion. Using your camera Playing videos 1 Enter Review 2 Previous/next video 3 Play/Pause (Press and hold to Stop) Volume Delete video(s) Press the Review button for different views: 1-up Thumbnail Timeline During playback: • Press to fast-forward or fast-rewind 2X, 4X, 8X, 16X. • Press the Review button to forward/reverse one frame at a time. Use the optional remote control See page 13 7 www.kodak.com/go/support
While paused: • Press to play in slow motion. Using your camera Playing videos 1 Enter Review 2 Previous/next video 3 Play/Pause (Press and hold to Stop) Volume Delete video(s) Press the Review button for different views: 1-up Thumbnail Timeline During playback: • Press to fast-forward or fast-rewind 2X, 4X, 8X, 16X. • Press the Review button to forward/reverse one frame at a time. Use the optional remote control See page 13 7 www.kodak.com/go/support
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... then transfer and share videos. You can be used with the APPLE ILIFE suite of products to edit, personalize, make sure the battery is charged (or use an AC adapter to power the camera). 1 Turn off and connect the camera. (It turns on automatically.) 2 If this is the first time you've connected to this WINDOWS OS-based computer, follow the prompts to install ARCSOFT MEDIAIMPRESSION for KODAK Software.
... then transfer and share videos. You can be used with the APPLE ILIFE suite of products to edit, personalize, make sure the battery is charged (or use an AC adapter to power the camera). 1 Turn off and connect the camera. (It turns on automatically.) 2 If this is the first time you've connected to this WINDOWS OS-based computer, follow the prompts to install ARCSOFT MEDIAIMPRESSION for KODAK Software.
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For stereo playback, use the HDMI cable.* Set Video Out (NTSC/PAL) See page 11 Purchase accessories www.kodak.com/go/Zi8accessories * To record in stereo, use an optional See page 14 external stereo microphone www.kodak.com/go/support 10 Viewing on a TV HDMI Cable Using your camera AV Cable Set TV input to match your connection.
For stereo playback, use the HDMI cable.* Set Video Out (NTSC/PAL) See page 11 Purchase accessories www.kodak.com/go/Zi8accessories * To record in stereo, use an optional See page 14 external stereo microphone www.kodak.com/go/support 10 Viewing on a TV HDMI Cable Using your camera AV Cable Set TV input to match your connection.
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Using your region. Settings menu External Microphone Image Date/Time Video Out Brightness Sounds Gain Stabilization Face Detection Format Card Camera Info Date/Time-Set the date/time. Camera Info-View firmware and ARCSOFT Software versions. 11 www.kodak.com/go/support Brightness-Set LCD brightness. External Microphone Gain-Choose sensitivity of an external microphone. Face Detection-Turn face detection on to access the Settings menu. Video Out-Choose the setting (NTSC, PAL) for your camera Accessing the settings menu Press the Settings button to reduce video blur. ...
Using your region. Settings menu External Microphone Image Date/Time Video Out Brightness Sounds Gain Stabilization Face Detection Format Card Camera Info Date/Time-Set the date/time. Camera Info-View firmware and ARCSOFT Software versions. 11 www.kodak.com/go/support Brightness-Set LCD brightness. External Microphone Gain-Choose sensitivity of an external microphone. Face Detection-Turn face detection on to access the Settings menu. Video Out-Choose the setting (NTSC, PAL) for your camera Accessing the settings menu Press the Settings button to reduce video blur. ...
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Remove the tab to start/stop recording, review videos and pictures, and more. Using your camera Using the optional remote control Use the optional remote control just as you would use the on-camera buttons-to activate the battery Using the remote control Stop Recording Mode (Video/Still) 13 Delete Previous/Next Reverse/Forward Record/OK/Play Review Mode Volume/Zoom www.kodak.com/go /Zi8accessories. Go to www.kodak.com/go /support
Remove the tab to start/stop recording, review videos and pictures, and more. Using your camera Using the optional remote control Use the optional remote control just as you would use the on-camera buttons-to activate the battery Using the remote control Stop Recording Mode (Video/Still) 13 Delete Previous/Next Reverse/Forward Record/OK/Play Review Mode Volume/Zoom www.kodak.com/go /Zi8accessories. Go to www.kodak.com/go /support
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..., or use another card. ■ Unrecognized file. Transfer videos/pictures to take more videos/pictures. ■ Card is full. Transfer videos/pictures to your computer. ■ An error has occurred. Charge the battery. ■ Card or internal memory is full. Transfer videos/pictures to your computer, then format (erase) the card in the camera or card reader. ■ Internal memory is nearly full. Transfer videos/pictures to your computer, then format (erase) the card or internal memory. 15 www.kodak.com/go/support 3 Getting help Troubleshooting Icon Solution...
..., or use another card. ■ Unrecognized file. Transfer videos/pictures to take more videos/pictures. ■ Card is full. Transfer videos/pictures to your computer. ■ An error has occurred. Charge the battery. ■ Card or internal memory is full. Transfer videos/pictures to your computer, then format (erase) the card in the camera or card reader. ■ Internal memory is nearly full. Transfer videos/pictures to your computer, then format (erase) the card or internal memory. 15 www.kodak.com/go/support 3 Getting help Troubleshooting Icon Solution...
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... the TV menu settings are not saved. Solve problems with ■ Ensure that the battery is at least 1 m (3.3 ft) from the lens. ■ Turn on Image Stabilization (see page 11). ■ When using a tripod, turn on a TV. ■ Ensure that an HDMI or AV Cable is properly connected directly to the TV input (see page 11). Getting help Problem Solution Camera will not work with ARCSOFT Software. ■ Go...
... the TV menu settings are not saved. Solve problems with ■ Ensure that the battery is at least 1 m (3.3 ft) from the lens. ■ Turn on Image Stabilization (see page 11). ■ When using a tripod, turn on a TV. ■ Ensure that an HDMI or AV Cable is properly connected directly to the TV input (see page 11). Getting help Problem Solution Camera will not work with ARCSOFT Software. ■ Go...
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.../support Purchase camera accessories (lenses, cards, etc.) www.kodak.com/go/Zi8accessories Download the latest camera firmware and software www.kodak.com/go/Zi8downloads See online demonstrations of your camera www.kodak.com/go/howto Register your camera www.kodak.com/go/register Software Get information on ARCSOFT Software www.arcsoft.com/support Get help with the WINDOWS OS and working with www.kodak.com/go/pcbasics digital pictures 17 www.kodak.com/go/support
.../support Purchase camera accessories (lenses, cards, etc.) www.kodak.com/go/Zi8accessories Download the latest camera firmware and software www.kodak.com/go/Zi8downloads See online demonstrations of your camera www.kodak.com/go/howto Register your camera www.kodak.com/go/register Software Get information on ARCSOFT Software www.arcsoft.com/support Get help with the WINDOWS OS and working with www.kodak.com/go/pcbasics digital pictures 17 www.kodak.com/go/support
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... Power-KODAK 5V AC adapter, or KODAK Li-Ion Rechargeable Digital Camera Battery KLIC-7004 Battery life-Approximately 90 minutes in video recording mode, 720p @ 30 fps Size-21.5 x 113.2 x 62 mm (0.8 x 4.5 x 2.4 in exposure to shock and/or electrical or mechanical hazards. For approved accessories, go to www.kodak.com/go /support component output; Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. KODAK AC Adapters and battery chargers are no user-serviceable parts inside. If the LCD...
... Power-KODAK 5V AC adapter, or KODAK Li-Ion Rechargeable Digital Camera Battery KLIC-7004 Battery life-Approximately 90 minutes in video recording mode, 720p @ 30 fps Size-21.5 x 113.2 x 62 mm (0.8 x 4.5 x 2.4 in exposure to shock and/or electrical or mechanical hazards. For approved accessories, go to www.kodak.com/go /support component output; Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. KODAK AC Adapters and battery chargers are no user-serviceable parts inside. If the LCD...
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... apply when failure is unable to repair or replace a Product, Kodak will, at its digital cameras and accessories (excluding batteries) to Kodak at www.kodak.com/go/Zi8support. Kodak will include all labor as well as adapters and cables), or claims made after the date of purchase date is necessary to any necessary adjustments and/or replacement parts. Proof of repair or replacement, whichever is only available from...
... apply when failure is unable to repair or replace a Product, Kodak will, at its digital cameras and accessories (excluding batteries) to Kodak at www.kodak.com/go/Zi8support. Kodak will include all labor as well as adapters and cables), or claims made after the date of purchase date is necessary to any necessary adjustments and/or replacement parts. Proof of repair or replacement, whichever is only available from...
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..., setting, 5 close-up/landscape focus, 12 connecting strap, 4 to a computer, 8 to a TV, 10 D date setting, 5 disposal, recycling, 21 E editing videos, 8 external microphone jack, i F focus switch, 12 H help, Web links, troubleshooting, 15 1 I icons, iv K Kodak Web sites, 15 L landscape/close-up focus, 12 lens, cleaning, 20 loading batteries, 1 M maintenance, camera, 20 memory card, loading, 3 menus, 9, 11 microphone, i microphone, stereo, 14 O on/off, 5 P playing a video, 7 playing on a TV, 10 R recording, 6 recycling, disposal, 21 remote control, 13 repair, 17 www.kodak.com/go/support...
..., setting, 5 close-up/landscape focus, 12 connecting strap, 4 to a computer, 8 to a TV, 10 D date setting, 5 disposal, recycling, 21 E editing videos, 8 external microphone jack, i F focus switch, 12 H help, Web links, troubleshooting, 15 1 I icons, iv K Kodak Web sites, 15 L landscape/close-up focus, 12 lens, cleaning, 20 loading batteries, 1 M maintenance, camera, 20 memory card, loading, 3 menus, 9, 11 microphone, i microphone, stereo, 14 O on/off, 5 P playing a video, 7 playing on a TV, 10 R recording, 6 recycling, disposal, 21 remote control, 13 repair, 17 www.kodak.com/go/support...