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ENGLISH Front view Landscape/ Macro focus Lens Recording light Microphone (mono) Infrared receiver External (stereo) microphone jack, 3.5 mm A/V Out HDMI™ Out 5V DC-in Battery compartment Get the most from your www.kodak.com/go /zi8support 1 www.kodak.com/go /Zi8support camera! Download the Extended user guide.
ENGLISH Front view Landscape/ Macro focus Lens Recording light Microphone (mono) Infrared receiver External (stereo) microphone jack, 3.5 mm A/V Out HDMI™ Out 5V DC-in Battery compartment Get the most from your www.kodak.com/go /zi8support 1 www.kodak.com/go /Zi8support camera! Download the Extended user guide.
User guide
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1 Using your camera Charging the battery 1 2 Charging light: • On = charging • Off = fully charged (approximately 2 hours) 3 Notched corner More charging options in www.kodak.com/go/Zi8support the Extended user guide 4 www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter
1 Using your camera Charging the battery 1 2 Charging light: • On = charging • Off = fully charged (approximately 2 hours) 3 Notched corner More charging options in www.kodak.com/go/Zi8support the Extended user guide 4 www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter
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... See page 3 Get ArcSoft product support www.arcsoft.com/support See HD system requirements www.kodak.com/go/HDsysreq www.kodak.com/go/zi8support 9 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...
... See page 3 Get ArcSoft product support www.arcsoft.com/support See HD system requirements www.kodak.com/go/HDsysreq www.kodak.com/go/zi8support 9 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...
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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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... memory. a computer. 3 Solving camera problems Icon Solution ■ Low battery. Charge the battery. ■ Card or internal memory is full. Transfer videos/pictures to take more videos/pictures. ■ Card is full. Transfer videos/pictures to your computer. ■ Corrupt or unusable card. Transfer videos/pictures to www.arcsoft.com/support. 14 www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter Go...
... memory. a computer. 3 Solving camera problems Icon Solution ■ Low battery. Charge the battery. ■ Card or internal memory is full. Transfer videos/pictures to take more videos/pictures. ■ Card is full. Transfer videos/pictures to your computer. ■ Corrupt or unusable card. Transfer videos/pictures to www.arcsoft.com/support. 14 www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter Go...
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... that the lens is clean. ■ Ensure that the subject is at least 1 m (3.3 ft) from camera lens. ■ Turn on . ■ Charge the battery. turn on Image Stabilization (see page 13). Videos are in low resolution and/or are not saved. ■ If no card is inserted and the... camera is powered by the AC adapter, then videos are taken in low resolution and are correct for accessories www.kodak.com/go/support...
... that the lens is clean. ■ Ensure that the subject is at least 1 m (3.3 ft) from camera lens. ■ Turn on . ■ Charge the battery. turn on Image Stabilization (see page 13). Videos are in low resolution and/or are not saved. ■ If no card is inserted and the... camera is powered by the AC adapter, then videos are taken in low resolution and are correct for accessories www.kodak.com/go/support...
Extended user guide
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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
Extended user guide
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Table of 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 ...Getting help on the Web 17 4 Appendix 18 Specifications 18 Safety ...19 Care and maintenance 20 Limited warranty 21 Regulatory compliance 23 www.kodak.com/go/support v
Table of 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 ...Getting help on the Web 17 4 Appendix 18 Specifications 18 Safety ...19 Care and maintenance 20 Limited warranty 21 Regulatory compliance 23 www.kodak.com/go/support v
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See other charging solutions See page 2 1 www.kodak.com/go/support 1 Setting up your camera Charging the battery (approximately 2 hours) 1 2 Notched corner 3 Charging light: • On = charging • Off = fully charged (approx. 2 hours) First, turn off the camera. Charge the Li-Ion battery frequently, even if power remains.
See other charging solutions See page 2 1 www.kodak.com/go/support 1 Setting up your camera Charging the battery (approximately 2 hours) 1 2 Notched corner 3 Charging light: • On = charging • Off = fully charged (approx. 2 hours) First, turn off the camera. Charge the Li-Ion battery frequently, even if power remains.
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Setting up your camera Charging using USB (approximately 4 hours) First, turn off the camera. Camera USB to computer Cable to computer Charging light: • On = charging • Off = fully charged (approx. 4 hours) Charge the Li-Ion battery frequently, even if power remains. Access the USB See page iii Purchase extra KLIC-7004 batteries www.kodak.com/go/Zi8accessories www.kodak.com/go/support 2
Setting up your camera Charging using USB (approximately 4 hours) First, turn off the camera. Camera USB to computer Cable to computer Charging light: • On = charging • Off = fully charged (approx. 4 hours) Charge the Li-Ion battery frequently, even if power remains. Access the USB See page iii Purchase extra KLIC-7004 batteries www.kodak.com/go/Zi8accessories www.kodak.com/go/support 2
Extended user guide
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Web-ready Still for 5.3 MP pictures Purchase extra cards, batteries Use the optional remote control www.kodak.com/go/Zi8accessories See page 13 www.kodak.com/go/support 6 Start/stop recording Zoom in/out Enter Recording mode from Review or a menu 1080p best for viewing on an HDTV Change record modes: 720p/60 fps best for sports and action 720p best for viewing on a computer, sharing on the camera, it's ready to record. Recording videos, taking pictures Using your camera When you turn on YouTube™ and Facebook WVGA best for conserving memory card space;
Web-ready Still for 5.3 MP pictures Purchase extra cards, batteries Use the optional remote control www.kodak.com/go/Zi8accessories See page 13 www.kodak.com/go/support 6 Start/stop recording Zoom in/out Enter Recording mode from Review or a menu 1080p best for viewing on an HDTV Change record modes: 720p/60 fps best for sports and action 720p best for viewing on a computer, sharing on the camera, it's ready to record. Recording videos, taking pictures Using your camera When you turn on YouTube™ and Facebook WVGA best for conserving memory card space;
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..., editing, sharing online First, 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 ... and APPLE Online Sharing Services (IWEB Get ArcSoft product support See HD video system requirements www.arcsoft.com/support www.kodak.com/go/HDsysreq www.kodak.com/go/support 8 Videos and pictures from the Zi8 Camera can then transfer and share videos. You can be used with the APPLE ILIFE suite of products to...
..., editing, sharing online First, 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 ... and APPLE Online Sharing Services (IWEB Get ArcSoft product support See HD video system requirements www.arcsoft.com/support www.kodak.com/go/HDsysreq www.kodak.com/go/support 8 Videos and pictures from the Zi8 Camera can then transfer and share videos. You can be used with the APPLE ILIFE suite of products to...
Extended user guide
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Remove the tab to www.kodak.com/go /support Go 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. Using your camera Using the optional remote control Use the optional remote control just as you would use the on-camera buttons-to start/stop recording, review videos and pictures, and more.
Remove the tab to www.kodak.com/go /support Go 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. Using your camera Using the optional remote control Use the optional remote control just as you would use the on-camera buttons-to start/stop recording, review videos and pictures, and more.
Extended user guide
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...occurred. Charge the battery. ■ Card or internal memory is full. Transfer videos/pictures to your computer, then format (erase) the card or internal memory. 15 www.kodak.com/go/support Transfer videos/pictures to your computer. ■ Corrupt or unusable card. Transfer videos/pictures to your computer... or use an SD/SDHC card to your computer, then format (erase) the card in the camera or card reader. ■...
...occurred. Charge the battery. ■ Card or internal memory is full. Transfer videos/pictures to your computer, then format (erase) the card or internal memory. 15 www.kodak.com/go/support Transfer videos/pictures to your computer. ■ Corrupt or unusable card. Transfer videos/pictures to your computer... or use an SD/SDHC card to your computer, then format (erase) the card in the camera or card reader. ■...
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...unobstructed path. saved. (The camera is correctly inserted in Demo mode.) Insert a card or unplug the AC adapter. Solve problems with ■ Ensure that the computer system requirements are not saved. Videos are correct for video playback. ■ Ensure that the battery is correctly inserted and charged.....) NOTE: If problems persist, go to www.kodak.com/go /support 16 www.kodak.com/go /Zi8support and click Step-by the AC resolution and/or are not adapter, then videos are taken in the remote optional remote control. Videos are choppy or jumpy when played on a computer...
...unobstructed path. saved. (The camera is correctly inserted in Demo mode.) Insert a card or unplug the AC adapter. Solve problems with ■ Ensure that the computer system requirements are not saved. Videos are correct for video playback. ■ Ensure that the battery is correctly inserted and charged.....) NOTE: If problems persist, go to www.kodak.com/go /support 16 www.kodak.com/go /Zi8support and click Step-by the AC resolution and/or are not adapter, then videos are taken in the remote optional remote control. Videos are choppy or jumpy when played on a computer...
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.../or electrical or mechanical hazards. If the LCD breaks, do not touch the glass or liquid. standard 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 an airplane, observe all instructions of...
.../or electrical or mechanical hazards. If the LCD breaks, do not touch the glass or liquid. standard 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 an airplane, observe all instructions of...
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.... 1907/2006 (REACH). ■ Dispose of batteries according to local and national regulations. Otherwise, a battery may be available in your country. Go to www.kodak.com/go/kes. ■ For more information. ■ For camera disposal or recycling information, contact your local Kodak customer support. ■ Go to www.kodak.com/go/REACH for information about...
.... 1907/2006 (REACH). ■ Dispose of batteries according to local and national regulations. Otherwise, a battery may be available in your country. Go to www.kodak.com/go/kes. ■ For more information. ■ For camera disposal or recycling information, contact your local Kodak customer support. ■ Go to www.kodak.com/go/REACH for information about...
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...the authorized service facility for the country where the Products were purchased. Limitations This warranty does not cover circumstances beyond Kodak's control. Limited warranty Kodak warrants its option, refund the purchase price paid . Proof of the purchase price are warranted for warranty repair. ... Alliance Web site at www.eiae.org or go to Kodak at its digital cameras and accessories (excluding batteries) to be required to ship Products, at your KODAK Product packaging. Warranty service will , at www.kodak.com/go/Zi8support. This warranty does not apply when failure...
...the authorized service facility for the country where the Products were purchased. Limitations This warranty does not cover circumstances beyond Kodak's control. Limited warranty Kodak warrants its option, refund the purchase price paid . Proof of the purchase price are warranted for warranty repair. ... Alliance Web site at www.eiae.org or go to Kodak at its digital cameras and accessories (excluding batteries) to be required to ship Products, at your KODAK Product packaging. Warranty service will , at www.kodak.com/go/Zi8support. This warranty does not apply when failure...
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Product weight: 110 g (3.9 oz) VCCI Class B ITE Korean Class B ITE Russian GOST-R Eastman Kodak Company www.kodak.com/go to dispose of this equipment and batteries at a collection facility established for this purpose (separate from municipal waste.) For more information, contact your responsibility to www.kodak.com/go/recycle. Appendix Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment labeling/battery disposal In Europe: For human/environmental protection, it is your retailer, collection facility, or appropriate local authorities; or go /support 24
Product weight: 110 g (3.9 oz) VCCI Class B ITE Korean Class B ITE Russian GOST-R Eastman Kodak Company www.kodak.com/go to dispose of this equipment and batteries at a collection facility established for this purpose (separate from municipal waste.) For more information, contact your responsibility to www.kodak.com/go/recycle. Appendix Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment labeling/battery disposal In Europe: For human/environmental protection, it is your retailer, collection facility, or appropriate local authorities; or go /support 24
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... 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...
... 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...