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Product features Back view 3 456 7 2 1 8 9 17 16 10 15 14 13 12 11 1 LCD 10 USB, A/V Out 2 , OK 11 DC-In , for optional 3V AC adapter 3 Ready light 12 Share button 4 LCD/Info button 13 Menu button 5 Delete button 14 Review button 6 Wide angle (W) button 15 Battery compartment 7 Telephoto (T) button 16 Tripod socket 8 Strap post 17 Dock connector 9 Slot for optional SD/SDHC or MMC card ii www.kodak.com/go/support
Product features Back view 3 456 7 2 1 8 9 17 16 10 15 14 13 12 11 1 LCD 10 USB, A/V Out 2 , OK 11 DC-In , for optional 3V AC adapter 3 Ready light 12 Share button 4 LCD/Info button 13 Menu button 5 Delete button 14 Review button 6 Wide angle (W) button 15 Battery compartment 7 Telephoto (T) button 16 Tripod socket 8 Strap post 17 Dock connector 9 Slot for optional SD/SDHC or MMC card ii www.kodak.com/go/support
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... of contents 1 1 Setting up your camera 1 Attaching the strap 1 Loading the battery 1 Turning on the camera 2 Setting the language, date/time 2 Using an optional SD/SDHC or MMC card 3 2 Taking pictures/videos 4 Taking a picture 4 Capture modes 6 Using optical zoom 8 Using the flash 9 Using the ... 17 Cropping pictures 18 Using Kodak Perfect Touch technology 18 Editing videos 19 Running a slide show 21 Viewing pictures/videos in different ways 24 Selecting multiple pictures/videos 25 Copying pictures/videos 25 Understanding the review icons 26 www.kodak.com/go/support iii
... of contents 1 1 Setting up your camera 1 Attaching the strap 1 Loading the battery 1 Turning on the camera 2 Setting the language, date/time 2 Using an optional SD/SDHC or MMC card 3 2 Taking pictures/videos 4 Taking a picture 4 Capture modes 6 Using optical zoom 8 Using the flash 9 Using the ... 17 Cropping pictures 18 Using Kodak Perfect Touch technology 18 Editing videos 19 Running a slide show 21 Viewing pictures/videos in different ways 24 Selecting multiple pictures/videos 25 Copying pictures/videos 25 Understanding the review icons 26 www.kodak.com/go/support iii
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Table of contents 4 Doing more with your camera 27 Using the Menu button to change settings 27 Using the framing grid to compose a picture 32 P and M modes 33 Using burst 36 Using exposure ... pictures 44 Installing the software 44 Transferring pictures with the USB cable 45 Printing pictures 46 Dock compatibility for your camera 48 6 Troubleshooting 49 7 Getting help 55 Helpful links 55 8 Appendix 57 Camera specifications 57 Storage capacities 60 Upgrading your software and firmware 60 Important safety instructions 60 Battery life 61 Care...
Table of contents 4 Doing more with your camera 27 Using the Menu button to change settings 27 Using the framing grid to compose a picture 32 P and M modes 33 Using burst 36 Using exposure ... pictures 44 Installing the software 44 Transferring pictures with the USB cable 45 Printing pictures 46 Dock compatibility for your camera 48 6 Troubleshooting 49 7 Getting help 55 Helpful links 55 8 Appendix 57 Camera specifications 57 Storage capacities 60 Upgrading your software and firmware 60 Important safety instructions 60 Battery life 61 Care...
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1 Setting up your camera Attaching the strap Loading the battery Ni-MH (rechargeable) CRV3 lithium (non-rechargeable) To extend battery life, see page 61. 2 AA (rechargeable or non-rechargeable) www.kodak.com/go/support 1
1 Setting up your camera Attaching the strap Loading the battery Ni-MH (rechargeable) CRV3 lithium (non-rechargeable) To extend battery life, see page 61. 2 AA (rechargeable or non-rechargeable) www.kodak.com/go/support 1
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OK to accept. Date/Time: to change . Setting up your camera Turning on the camera Setting the language, date/time Language: to change . NOTE: To change the date/time and language in the future, use the Menu button (see page 31). 2 www.kodak.com/go/support for previous/next field. OK to accept.
OK to accept. Date/Time: to change . Setting up your camera Turning on the camera Setting the language, date/time Language: to change . NOTE: To change the date/time and language in the future, use the Menu button (see page 31). 2 www.kodak.com/go/support for previous/next field. OK to accept.
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We recommend Kodak SD/SDHC or MMC cards. Inserting or removing a card when the Ready light is blinking may cause damage. www.kodak.com/go /z1285accessories). forcing it may damage the pictures, the card, or the camera. CAUTION: A card can purchase an SD/SDHC or MMC card to store more pictures and videos (www.kodak.com/go/z1275accessories, www.kodak.com/go /support 3 Setting up your camera Using an optional SD/SDHC or MMC card Your camera has internal memory. You can only be inserted one way; NOTE: To choose a storage location for pictures and videos, see page 31.
We recommend Kodak SD/SDHC or MMC cards. Inserting or removing a card when the Ready light is blinking may cause damage. www.kodak.com/go /z1285accessories). forcing it may damage the pictures, the card, or the camera. CAUTION: A card can purchase an SD/SDHC or MMC card to store more pictures and videos (www.kodak.com/go/z1275accessories, www.kodak.com/go /support 3 Setting up your camera Using an optional SD/SDHC or MMC card Your camera has internal memory. You can only be inserted one way; NOTE: To choose a storage location for pictures and videos, see page 31.
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2 Taking pictures/videos Taking a picture 1 2 3 Press the Shutter button halfway to turn on framing marks, see page 38). Ready Framing light marks When the Ready light turns green, press the Shutter button completely down and release. For more information on /off status icons (see page 12) and histogram (see page 5. To stop recording, press and release the Shutter button again. 4 www.kodak.com/go/support Taking a video 1 2 3 Press the Shutter button completely down . NOTE: Press to focus and set exposure.
2 Taking pictures/videos Taking a picture 1 2 3 Press the Shutter button halfway to turn on framing marks, see page 38). Ready Framing light marks When the Ready light turns green, press the Shutter button completely down and release. For more information on /off status icons (see page 12) and histogram (see page 5. To stop recording, press and release the Shutter button again. 4 www.kodak.com/go/support Taking a video 1 2 3 Press the Shutter button completely down . NOTE: Press to focus and set exposure.
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If the camera is not focusing on foreground subjects, even if they're not centered in some SCN (scene) and Video modes. Using the framing marks to take the picture. www.kodak.com/go/support 5 When the subject is saved unless you press the Delete button. When you use AF Zone ...framing marks turn green. Delete Play a video To review pictures/videos anytime, see page 29), the framing marks are fixed at Center Wide. The camera attempts to focus on the desired subject (or if the framing marks disappear), release the Shutter button and recompose the scene. 2 Press the Shutter ...
If the camera is not focusing on foreground subjects, even if they're not centered in some SCN (scene) and Video modes. Using the framing marks to take the picture. www.kodak.com/go/support 5 When the subject is saved unless you press the Delete button. When you use AF Zone ...framing marks turn green. Delete Play a video To review pictures/videos anytime, see page 29), the framing marks are fixed at Center Wide. The camera attempts to focus on the desired subject (or if the framing marks disappear), release the Shutter button and recompose the scene. 2 Press the Shutter ...
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... off before you finish reading it, press OK. 6 www.kodak.com/go/support Stabilization SCN Scene Point-and-shoot simplicity when taking . Taking pictures/videos Capture modes Choose the mode that best suits your subjects and surroundings. Digital Image Minimizing the effects of camera shake and subject movement. When the Shutter button is pressed...
... off before you finish reading it, press OK. 6 www.kodak.com/go/support Stabilization SCN Scene Point-and-shoot simplicity when taking . Taking pictures/videos Capture modes Choose the mode that best suits your subjects and surroundings. Digital Image Minimizing the effects of camera shake and subject movement. When the Shutter button is pressed...
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...Backlight Close range. Distant scenery at night. Close-ups of flash if possible. www.kodak.com/go/support 7 The camera pre-settings are disabled. Close-up to Macro Focus (see page 29). The camera automatically sets the focus distance depending on a flat, steady surface or use a ...Scene mode. Flash and sound are Multi-Pattern Exposure Metering and Multi-Zone Focus. Shutter speed is behind the subject). Place the camera on the zoom position. Bright beach scenes. Documents. Taking pictures/videos 3 Press OK to Macro Focus (see page 29). Landscape Far-away ...
...Backlight Close range. Distant scenery at night. Close-ups of flash if possible. www.kodak.com/go/support 7 The camera pre-settings are disabled. Close-up to Macro Focus (see page 29). The camera automatically sets the focus distance depending on a flat, steady surface or use a ...Scene mode. Flash and sound are Multi-Pattern Exposure Metering and Multi-Zone Focus. Shutter speed is behind the subject). Place the camera on the zoom position. Bright beach scenes. Documents. Taking pictures/videos 3 Press OK to Macro Focus (see page 29). Landscape Far-away ...
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... digital zoom Use digital zoom to get up mode. 1 Use the LCD to 5X beyond optical zoom while taking pictures/videos. Shutter speed is no closer than 24 in. (60 cm) to the subject or 7.9 in. (20 cm) in Close-up to 5X closer to zoom in . (10 x 15 cm) print. 8 www.kodak.com/go/support For focus distances, see Camera...
... digital zoom Use digital zoom to get up mode. 1 Use the LCD to 5X beyond optical zoom while taking pictures/videos. Shutter speed is no closer than 24 in. (60 cm) to the subject or 7.9 in. (20 cm) in Close-up to 5X closer to zoom in . (10 x 15 cm) print. 8 www.kodak.com/go/support For focus distances, see Camera...
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... picture. Off Never. If Red-eye Pre-flash is turned off , see page 30. In low light, hold the camera steady or use a tripod. Taking pictures/videos Using the flash Use the flash when you take pictures at night, indoors,... on: ■ The flash fires once and the ■ The flash fires once so the eyes Red-eye camera automatically corrects red-eye in the become accustomed to the flash, then fires again when the picture is behind the subject...-subject distance Wide angle 2-19.3 ft (0.6-5.9 m) @ ISO 400 Telephoto 2-10.5 ft (0.6-3.2 m) @ ISO 400 www.kodak.com/go/support 9
... picture. Off Never. If Red-eye Pre-flash is turned off , see page 30. In low light, hold the camera steady or use a tripod. Taking pictures/videos Using the flash Use the flash when you take pictures at night, indoors,... on: ■ The flash fires once and the ■ The flash fires once so the eyes Red-eye camera automatically corrects red-eye in the become accustomed to the flash, then fires again when the picture is behind the subject...-subject distance Wide angle 2-19.3 ft (0.6-5.9 m) @ ISO 400 Telephoto 2-10.5 ft (0.6-3.2 m) @ ISO 400 www.kodak.com/go/support 9
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... seconds later) 3 Compose the scene. 4 Press the Shutter button halfway, then completely down. and 10-second options are available in video mode. 10 www.kodak.com/go/support NOTE: The video stops when no storage space remains. Use the same procedure to use the self-timer in Video mode, but: ■ Turn.../videos Using the self-timer Use the self-timer when you want to be included in a picture, or to ensure a steady Shutter button press. 1 Place camera on a tripod or flat surface. 2 In most Still modes, press the Self-Timer/Burst button : • Once for a 10-second delay (so you ...
... seconds later) 3 Compose the scene. 4 Press the Shutter button halfway, then completely down. and 10-second options are available in video mode. 10 www.kodak.com/go/support NOTE: The video stops when no storage space remains. Use the same procedure to use the self-timer in Video mode, but: ■ Turn.../videos Using the self-timer Use the self-timer when you want to be included in a picture, or to ensure a steady Shutter button press. 1 Place camera on a tripod or flat surface. 2 In most Still modes, press the Self-Timer/Burst button : • Once for a 10-second delay (so you ...
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... taking only 2 pictures, press the OK button to 4.8 MP for each picture. Make the overlay from the first picture. 4 Compose the second picture. www.kodak.com/go/support 11 NOTE: For best results, use the self-timer (2- The flash is set to stitch them together. After you take a picture.) 5 If you want...
... taking only 2 pictures, press the OK button to 4.8 MP for each picture. Make the overlay from the first picture. 4 Compose the second picture. www.kodak.com/go/support 11 NOTE: For best results, use the self-timer (2- The flash is set to stitch them together. After you take a picture.) 5 If you want...
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Flash Date stamp Camera mode Album name Framing marks Histogram P/M mode Aperture Shutter speed Self-timer/Burst Picture size Pictures/time remaining Storage location Zoom indicator Low battery Focus zone Exposure metering White balance Focus mode ISO speed Exposure compensation 12 www.kodak.com/go/support Taking pictures/videos Understanding the picture-taking icons Status icons indicate mode, feature, and camera status.
Flash Date stamp Camera mode Album name Framing marks Histogram P/M mode Aperture Shutter speed Self-timer/Burst Picture size Pictures/time remaining Storage location Zoom indicator Low battery Focus zone Exposure metering White balance Focus mode ISO speed Exposure compensation 12 www.kodak.com/go/support Taking pictures/videos Understanding the picture-taking icons Status icons indicate mode, feature, and camera status.
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... reverse at 2X speed; Working with pictures/videos Playing a video 1 Press the Review button. 2 Press to turn on/off status icons and 14 www.kodak.com/go/support Viewing picture/video information 1 Press the Review button. 2 Repeatedly press the LCD/Info picture/video info. Playback speed 4X 2X 1X 2X 4X Reverse...
... reverse at 2X speed; Working with pictures/videos Playing a video 1 Press the Review button. 2 Press to turn on/off status icons and 14 www.kodak.com/go/support Viewing picture/video information 1 Press the Review button. 2 Repeatedly press the LCD/Info picture/video info. Playback speed 4X 2X 1X 2X 4X Reverse...
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... an SD/SDHC or MMC card deletes all (including protected) pictures/videos. (Formatting internal memory also deletes email addresses, album names, and favorites.) www.kodak.com/go/support 15 Using the undo delete feature If you delete a picture/video in Review mode (when the Undo Delete option appears). 1 Press to exit the...
... an SD/SDHC or MMC card deletes all (including protected) pictures/videos. (Formatting internal memory also deletes email addresses, album names, and favorites.) www.kodak.com/go/support 15 Using the undo delete feature If you delete a picture/video in Review mode (when the Undo Delete option appears). 1 Press to exit the...
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... See page 17 Make Picture See page 19 Trim Videos Action Print See page 19 See page 21 Bookmark See page 20 16 www.kodak.com/go/support 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 ...
... See page 17 Make Picture See page 19 Trim Videos Action Print See page 19 See page 21 Bookmark See page 20 16 www.kodak.com/go/support 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 ...
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... (not to play the sound tag. to find a picture. 2 Press the Menu button, then to highlight the Edit tab. 3 Press to exit the menu. www.kodak.com/go/support 17
... (not to play the sound tag. to find a picture. 2 Press the Menu button, then to highlight the Edit tab. 3 Press to exit the menu. www.kodak.com/go/support 17
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... to exit the menu. The original is cropped. Using Kodak Perfect Touch technology Kodak Perfect Touch technology helps ensure better, brighter pictures. 1 Press the Review button, then to find a 2 Press the Menu button, then to zoom in a split screen. Follow the screen prompts to replace... the original picture or to exit the menu. 18 www.kodak.com/go/support Press the OK 4 Press Telephoto (T) to highlight the Picture Cropped picture Edit ...
... to exit the menu. The original is cropped. Using Kodak Perfect Touch technology Kodak Perfect Touch technology helps ensure better, brighter pictures. 1 Press the Review button, then to find a 2 Press the Menu button, then to zoom in a split screen. Follow the screen prompts to replace... the original picture or to exit the menu. 18 www.kodak.com/go/support Press the OK 4 Press Telephoto (T) to highlight the Picture Cropped picture Edit ...