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After installing the software, return to this User Guide. ᕢ Loading the batteries Kodak Li-Ion rechargeable digital camera battery KLIC-8000 (rechargeable) Kodak lithium digital camera battery CRV3 (non-rechargeable) www.kodak.com/go/z8612support 2 AA lithium (non-rechargeable) Alkaline batteries are NOT compatible. 1 Follow the on-screen instructions. ENGLISH ᕡ Installing the software Before connecting any cables, install the software that was included with your camera.
After installing the software, return to this User Guide. ᕢ Loading the batteries Kodak Li-Ion rechargeable digital camera battery KLIC-8000 (rechargeable) Kodak lithium digital camera battery CRV3 (non-rechargeable) www.kodak.com/go/z8612support 2 AA lithium (non-rechargeable) Alkaline batteries are NOT compatible. 1 Follow the on-screen instructions. ENGLISH ᕡ Installing the software Before connecting any cables, install the software that was included with your camera.
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When the framing marks turn green, press the Shutter button completely down. 2 Press the Shutter button completely down and release. To stop recording, press and release the Shutter button again. 4 www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter ENGLISH ᕦ Taking a picture/video Pictures Videos 1 Smart Scene 1 mode Video mode Framing marks 2 Press the Shutter button halfway to lock the focus.
When the framing marks turn green, press the Shutter button completely down. 2 Press the Shutter button completely down and release. To stop recording, press and release the Shutter button again. 4 www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter ENGLISH ᕦ Taking a picture/video Pictures Videos 1 Smart Scene 1 mode Video mode Framing marks 2 Press the Shutter button halfway to lock the focus.
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To use an EasyShare dock, see its Getting Started Guide. www.kodak.com/go /dockcompatibility. U-8 For dock compatibility, visit www.kodak.com/go /z8612support 5 To purchase accessories, visit www.kodak.com/go/z8612accessories. ENGLISH ᕧ Reviewing pictures/videos Review previous/next picture/video ᕨ Transferring pictures/videos USB cable 1 Turn off camera. Kodak EasyShare software opens on camera. Kodak EasyShare printer dock or camera dock (May be sold separately.) 2 Connect USB cable. 3 Turn on your computer USB and prompts you through cable the transfer ...
To use an EasyShare dock, see its Getting Started Guide. www.kodak.com/go /dockcompatibility. U-8 For dock compatibility, visit www.kodak.com/go /z8612support 5 To purchase accessories, visit www.kodak.com/go/z8612accessories. ENGLISH ᕧ Reviewing pictures/videos Review previous/next picture/video ᕨ Transferring pictures/videos USB cable 1 Turn off camera. Kodak EasyShare software opens on camera. Kodak EasyShare printer dock or camera dock (May be sold separately.) 2 Connect USB cable. 3 Turn on your computer USB and prompts you through cable the transfer ...
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...: • the extended user guide • interactive troubleshooting and repairs • interactive tutorials • FAQs • downloads • accessories • printing information • product registration 6 www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter ENGLISH ᕩ Keep learning about your computer Keep learning! You have: • set up your camera • taken pictures • transferred pictures to your camera! Finish reading this book, so you can take and share your best...
...: • the extended user guide • interactive troubleshooting and repairs • interactive tutorials • FAQs • downloads • accessories • printing information • product registration 6 www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter ENGLISH ᕩ Keep learning about your computer Keep learning! You have: • set up your camera • taken pictures • transferred pictures to your camera! Finish reading this book, so you can take and share your best...
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... creative control. (See page 20). Panorama "Stitching" 2 or 3 pictures into 1 panoramic scene. Video Video with your camera Capture modes Capture mode For Smart Scene General picture taking -offers an excellent balance of image quality and ease of use. SCN Scene Point-and-shoot simplicity under special conditions. 1 Doing more with sound. (See page 4.) www.kodak.com/go/z8612support 9 P Aperture A priority S Shutter M priority Manual ISO High ISO People in low-light scenes. When the Shutter button...
... creative control. (See page 20). Panorama "Stitching" 2 or 3 pictures into 1 panoramic scene. Video Video with your camera Capture modes Capture mode For Smart Scene General picture taking -offers an excellent balance of image quality and ease of use. SCN Scene Point-and-shoot simplicity under special conditions. 1 Doing more with sound. (See page 4.) www.kodak.com/go/z8612support 9 P Aperture A priority S Shutter M priority Manual ISO High ISO People in low-light scenes. When the Shutter button...
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... 2-4.3 ft (0.6-1.3m) @ telephoto Use digital zoom to get up to 12X closer to your subject before taking pictures/videos. 1 Use the LCD to frame your subject. 2 Press Telephoto (T) or Wide (W) to 5X beyond optical zoom while taking pictures.You may notice decreased image quality when using digital zoom. 10 www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter Doing more with your camera Using optical zoom Use optical zoom to get up to zoom in/out.
... 2-4.3 ft (0.6-1.3m) @ telephoto Use digital zoom to get up to 12X closer to your subject before taking pictures/videos. 1 Use the LCD to frame your subject. 2 Press Telephoto (T) or Wide (W) to 5X beyond optical zoom while taking pictures.You may notice decreased image quality when using digital zoom. 10 www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter Doing more with your camera Using optical zoom Use optical zoom to get up to zoom in/out.
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... through flash modes. (See flash modes below.) Flash-to the flash, automatically corrects red-eye in shadow or is "backlit" (when the light is the picture. Never. In low light, hold the camera steady or use a tripod. www.kodak.com/go/z8612support 11 The flash opens when you take pictures at night, indoors, or outdoors in Smart Scene mode Wide angle 1.6-25.6 ft (0.5-7.8m) Telephoto 3.9-14.4 ft (1.2-4.4 m) Flash modes Auto Off Flash fires...
... through flash modes. (See flash modes below.) Flash-to the flash, automatically corrects red-eye in shadow or is "backlit" (when the light is the picture. Never. In low light, hold the camera steady or use a tripod. www.kodak.com/go/z8612support 11 The flash opens when you take pictures at night, indoors, or outdoors in Smart Scene mode Wide angle 1.6-25.6 ft (0.5-7.8m) Telephoto 3.9-14.4 ft (1.2-4.4 m) Flash modes Auto Off Flash fires...
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... general picture-taking. Use available light instead of distant scenes. Auto-focus framing marks are not available in . (12-60 cm) Telephoto: 2-4.3 ft (0.6-1.3m) To gain sharpness of flash, if possible.) Camera automatically sets the focus distance depending on the zoom position: Wide angle: 4.7-23.7 in Landscape. 12 www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter Doing more with your camera Using focus modes 1 In most Still modes, press the Focus button...
... general picture-taking. Use available light instead of distant scenes. Auto-focus framing marks are not available in . (12-60 cm) Telephoto: 2-4.3 ft (0.6-1.3m) To gain sharpness of flash, if possible.) Camera automatically sets the focus distance depending on the zoom position: Wide angle: 4.7-23.7 in Landscape. 12 www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter Doing more with your camera Using focus modes 1 In most Still modes, press the Focus button...
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... video stops when no storage space remains. Only the 2- In most Still modes, press the Self-timer/Burst button : ■ Once for a 10-second delay (so you want to be included in a picture, or to ensure a steady Shutter button press. 1 Place the camera on a tripod) ■ Again for a steady, auto-shutter release on a tripod or flat surface. Doing more with your camera Taking self-timer pictures Use...
... video stops when no storage space remains. Only the 2- In most Still modes, press the Self-timer/Burst button : ■ Once for a 10-second delay (so you want to be included in a picture, or to ensure a steady Shutter button press. 1 Place the camera on a tripod) ■ Again for a steady, auto-shutter release on a tripod or flat surface. Doing more with your camera Taking self-timer pictures Use...
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... with your camera Taking burst pictures 1 In most Still modes, press the Self-timer/Burst button until the desired Burst mode appears. (See table, below.) NOTE: Burst is unavailable in Portrait, Night Portrait, Night Landscape, Backlight, Fireworks, and Panorama modes. 2 Press the Shutter button halfway to set the focus. 3 Press the Shutter button completely down and hold it to 4 pictures while the Shutter Capture an expected event. Mode Icon First...
... with your camera Taking burst pictures 1 In most Still modes, press the Self-timer/Burst button until the desired Burst mode appears. (See table, below.) NOTE: Burst is unavailable in Portrait, Night Portrait, Night Landscape, Backlight, Fireworks, and Panorama modes. 2 Press the Shutter button halfway to set the focus. 3 Press the Shutter button completely down and hold it to 4 pictures while the Shutter Capture an expected event. Mode Icon First...
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Doing more with your camera Understanding the picture-taking icons Status icons indicate mode, feature, and camera status. Self-timer/Burst Picture size Flash mode Focus mode Capture mode Histogram Exposure bracketing Date stamp Pictures/time remaining Storage location Zoom indicator Auto focus control White balance Focus zone Exposure metering Image Stabilizer Aperture Shutter speed Low battery ISO speed Flash compensation Exposure compensation www.kodak.com/go/z8612support 15
Doing more with your camera Understanding the picture-taking icons Status icons indicate mode, feature, and camera status. Self-timer/Burst Picture size Flash mode Focus mode Capture mode Histogram Exposure bracketing Date stamp Pictures/time remaining Storage location Zoom indicator Auto focus control White balance Focus zone Exposure metering Image Stabilizer Aperture Shutter speed Low battery ISO speed Flash compensation Exposure compensation www.kodak.com/go/z8612support 15
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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 the OK button. 4 Choose an option, then press the OK button. www.kodak.com/go/z8612support 17
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 the OK button. 4 Choose an option, then press the OK button. www.kodak.com/go/z8612support 17
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Working with pictures/videos Understanding the review icons Pictures Print tag Email tag Protected Favorite tag Review mode Picture number Image storage location Selected picture Perfect Touch tech. Tag Scroll arrows Videos Email tag Protected Review mode Selected picture Low battery Video length Video number Image storage location Tag Scroll arrows 18 Low battery www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter
Working with pictures/videos Understanding the review icons Pictures Print tag Email tag Protected Favorite tag Review mode Picture number Image storage location Selected picture Perfect Touch tech. Tag Scroll arrows Videos Email tag Protected Review mode Selected picture Low battery Video length Video number Image storage location Tag Scroll arrows 18 Low battery www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter
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... common picture-taking settings. www.kodak.com/go/z8612support 19 Available only in PASM and Panorama modes. ■ Setup for information about camera settings and options. Some capture modes offer limited settings. 3 Using the advanced features Using the Menu button to highlight a setting, then press the OK button. 4 Choose an option, then press the OK button. NOTE: Press the Info button for other picture-taking settings. ■ Capture + for other camera settings. 3 Press to change...
... common picture-taking settings. www.kodak.com/go/z8612support 19 Available only in PASM and Panorama modes. ■ Setup for information about camera settings and options. Some capture modes offer limited settings. 3 Using the advanced features Using the Menu button to highlight a setting, then press the OK button. 4 Choose an option, then press the OK button. NOTE: Press the Info button for other picture-taking settings. ■ Capture + for other camera settings. 3 Press to change...
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... highest level of creative Aperture, shutter speed, flash control. (To prevent blur, use Press to all menu options. Use Reset Camera (in those modes. Aperture, exposure compensation, flash compensation, and ISO speed S Shutter Priority M Manual Shutter Priority mode is primarily used to its default setting. 20 www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter The settings, including Flash, are maintained for slow compensation, and ISO speed shutter speeds.) NOTE: Settings you change modes or turn off the camera. Using the advanced features Using PASM modes Use PASM modes when you want more...
... highest level of creative Aperture, shutter speed, flash control. (To prevent blur, use Press to all menu options. Use Reset Camera (in those modes. Aperture, exposure compensation, flash compensation, and ISO speed S Shutter Priority M Manual Shutter Priority mode is primarily used to its default setting. 20 www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter The settings, including Flash, are maintained for slow compensation, and ISO speed shutter speeds.) NOTE: Settings you change modes or turn off the camera. Using the advanced features Using PASM modes Use PASM modes when you want more...
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... features Changing P, A, S, or M mode settings Aperture Shutter speed 1 Turn the Mode dial to light. keeps the main subject sharp; good for slow shutter speeds.) Exposure Compensation-adjust the exposure. Flash Compensation-adjust flash brightness. ISO 3200 available only in a picture. Higher ISO indicates greater sensitivity. good for low-light. ■ Larger f-stop numbers indicate a larger lens opening ; ISO speed Flash compensation Exposure compensation 2 Press to access available settings: Aperture-(also known as f-stop) control the size of the lens opening...
... features Changing P, A, S, or M mode settings Aperture Shutter speed 1 Turn the Mode dial to light. keeps the main subject sharp; good for slow shutter speeds.) Exposure Compensation-adjust the exposure. Flash Compensation-adjust flash brightness. ISO 3200 available only in a picture. Higher ISO indicates greater sensitivity. good for low-light. ■ Larger f-stop numbers indicate a larger lens opening ; ISO speed Flash compensation Exposure compensation 2 Press to access available settings: Aperture-(also known as f-stop) control the size of the lens opening...
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.... Make sure the camera is turned off . If the camera still does turn on . Caution: Formatting a card deletes all pictures and videos, including protected files. Camera problems If Try one or more of the following Camera does not ■ Install new batteries (page 1). Stored pictures are ■ Retake pictures. Do not insert or remove card while the camera is before inserting or removing a card. Keep rechargeable batteries charged. ■ Transfer the pictures to the computer, then format the card or internal memory. Camera...
.... Make sure the camera is turned off . If the camera still does turn on . Caution: Formatting a card deletes all pictures and videos, including protected files. Camera problems If Try one or more of the following Camera does not ■ Install new batteries (page 1). Stored pictures are ■ Retake pictures. Do not insert or remove card while the camera is before inserting or removing a card. Keep rechargeable batteries charged. ■ Transfer the pictures to the computer, then format the card or internal memory. Camera...
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... Kodak customer support. ■ The use of controls, adjustments, or procedures other than those specified herein may be hot. ■ Follow all instructions of an accessory that battery fluid leaks onto your local health provider. For approved accessories, visit www.kodak.com/go /batterytypes. Refer servicing to local and national regulations. The use of the airline. ■ When removing the battery, allow batteries...
... Kodak customer support. ■ The use of controls, adjustments, or procedures other than those specified herein may be hot. ■ Follow all instructions of an accessory that battery fluid leaks onto your local health provider. For approved accessories, visit www.kodak.com/go /batterytypes. Refer servicing to local and national regulations. The use of the airline. ■ When removing the battery, allow batteries...
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... making repairs, those parts may contain remanufactured materials. Appendix Kodak warrants Kodak consumer electronic products and accessories ("Products"), excluding batteries, to be replaced with incompatible accessories or attachments (such as third party ink or ink tanks), failure to follow Kodak's operation, maintenance or repacking instructions, failure to use items supplied by Kodak (such as adapters and cables), or claims made after the date of repair or replacement...
... making repairs, those parts may contain remanufactured materials. Appendix Kodak warrants Kodak consumer electronic products and accessories ("Products"), excluding batteries, to be replaced with incompatible accessories or attachments (such as third party ink or ink tanks), failure to follow Kodak's operation, maintenance or repacking instructions, failure to use items supplied by Kodak (such as adapters and cables), or claims made after the date of repair or replacement...
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... equipment generates, uses, and can be determined by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from that interference will not occur in a particular installation. Where shielded interface cables have been provided with the product or specified additional components or accessories elsewhere defined to be used with the instructions, may be used in writing by a Kodak company, no guarantee...
... equipment generates, uses, and can be determined by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from that interference will not occur in a particular installation. Where shielded interface cables have been provided with the product or specified additional components or accessories elsewhere defined to be used with the instructions, may be used in writing by a Kodak company, no guarantee...