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for previous/next field. OK to accept. Date/Time: to change . OK to accept. 2 www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter ENGLISH ᕣ Turning on the camera ᕤ Setting the language, date/time Language: to change .
for previous/next field. OK to accept. Date/Time: to change . OK to accept. 2 www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter ENGLISH ᕣ Turning on the camera ᕤ Setting the language, date/time Language: to change .
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www.kodak.com/go/z1275support or z1285support 3 ENGLISH ᕥ Taking a picture/video Pictures Videos 1 2 1 2 Ready Framing light marks 3 Press the Shutter button halfway to focus and set exposure. When the Ready light turns green, press the Shutter button completely down. 3 Press the Shutter button completely down and release. To stop recording, press and release the Shutter button again.
www.kodak.com/go/z1275support or z1285support 3 ENGLISH ᕥ Taking a picture/video Pictures Videos 1 2 1 2 Ready Framing light marks 3 Press the Shutter button halfway to focus and set exposure. When the Ready light turns green, press the Shutter button completely down. 3 Press the Shutter button completely down and release. To stop recording, press and release the Shutter button again.
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Visit www.kodak.com/go/hdtvdock 4 www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter ENGLISH ᕦ Reviewing pictures/videos 1 Press Review. (Press again to exit.) 2 for previous/next picture/video. Videos: Play OK Pause/unpause Adjust the volume 2X, 4X forward Review 2X, 4X reverse ᕧ Playing HD on your television For a true HDTV experience on your television, dock your camera on the optional Kodak EasyShare HDTV dock.
Visit www.kodak.com/go/hdtvdock 4 www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter ENGLISH ᕦ Reviewing pictures/videos 1 Press Review. (Press again to exit.) 2 for previous/next picture/video. Videos: Play OK Pause/unpause Adjust the volume 2X, 4X forward Review 2X, 4X reverse ᕧ Playing HD on your television For a true HDTV experience on your television, dock your camera on the optional Kodak EasyShare HDTV dock.
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USB cable U-8 www.kodak.com/go /z1275accessories or z1285accessories. To purchase accessories, visit www.kodak.com/go /z1275support or z1285support 5 Kodak EasyShare software opens on camera. Kodak EasyShare printer dock or camera dock (May be sold separately.) For dock compatibility, visit www.kodak.com/go/dockcompatibility. ENGLISH ᕨ Transferring pictures/videos USB cable 1 Turn off camera. 2 Connect USB cable. 3 Turn on your computer and prompts you through the transfer process. To use an EasyShare dock, see its user documentation.
USB cable U-8 www.kodak.com/go /z1275accessories or z1285accessories. To purchase accessories, visit www.kodak.com/go /z1275support or z1285support 5 Kodak EasyShare software opens on camera. Kodak EasyShare printer dock or camera dock (May be sold separately.) For dock compatibility, visit www.kodak.com/go/dockcompatibility. ENGLISH ᕨ Transferring pictures/videos USB cable 1 Turn off camera. 2 Connect USB cable. 3 Turn on your computer and prompts you through the transfer process. To use an EasyShare dock, see its user documentation.
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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 You have: • set up your camera • taken pictures • transferred pictures to your best pictures! Finish reading this book, so you can take and share your computer Keep learning! Congratulations! ENGLISH ᕩ Keep learning about...
...: • the extended user guide • interactive troubleshooting and repairs • interactive tutorials • FAQs • downloads • accessories • printing information • product registration 6 www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter You have: • set up your camera • taken pictures • transferred pictures to your best pictures! Finish reading this book, so you can take and share your computer Keep learning! Congratulations! ENGLISH ᕩ Keep learning about...
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... using a higher ISO. When the Shutter button is pressed halfway, Smart Scene faces are detected, the scene is analyzed, and the best settings are applied. P/M P, M Program, Manual modes for more creative control. (See page 19). Digital Minimizing the effects of camera shake and subject movement. Image Stabilization SCN Scene Point-and-shoot simplicity when taking . Video Capturing video with sound. (See page 3.) Favorites Viewing favorite pictures. 1 Taking better pictures/videos Capture modes...
... using a higher ISO. When the Shutter button is pressed halfway, Smart Scene faces are detected, the scene is analyzed, and the best settings are applied. P/M P, M Program, Manual modes for more creative control. (See page 19). Digital Minimizing the effects of camera shake and subject movement. Image Stabilization SCN Scene Point-and-shoot simplicity when taking . Video Capturing video with sound. (See page 3.) Favorites Viewing favorite pictures. 1 Taking better pictures/videos Capture modes...
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The zoom indicator shows zoom status. 2 Take the picture or video. NOTE: You may notice decreased image quality when using digital zoom. Taking better pictures/videos Using optical zoom Use optical zoom to get up mode. Zoom indicator Optical zoom range Digital zoom range 1 Press Telephoto (T) to the maximum optical zoom. Press Telephoto (T) to zoom in . (60 cm) to zoom out. The slider on the zoom indicator turns red when the picture quality reaches the limit for an acceptable 4 x 6-in Close-up...
The zoom indicator shows zoom status. 2 Take the picture or video. NOTE: You may notice decreased image quality when using digital zoom. Taking better pictures/videos Using optical zoom Use optical zoom to get up mode. Zoom indicator Optical zoom range Digital zoom range 1 Press Telephoto (T) to the maximum optical zoom. Press Telephoto (T) to zoom in . (60 cm) to zoom out. The slider on the zoom indicator turns red when the picture quality reaches the limit for an acceptable 4 x 6-in Close-up...
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... shadows. If Red-eye Pre-flash is turned off: If Red-eye Pre-flash is taken. Press the button repeatedly to -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/z1275support or z1285support 11 Use when Fill the subject is in the picture. Off Never. Flash-to scroll through flash modes. (See flash modes below.) Flash modes Flash fires Auto When the lighting conditions require...
... shadows. If Red-eye Pre-flash is turned off: If Red-eye Pre-flash is taken. Press the button repeatedly to -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/z1275support or z1285support 11 Use when Fill the subject is in the picture. Off Never. Flash-to scroll through flash modes. (See flash modes below.) Flash modes Flash fires Auto When the lighting conditions require...
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... a steady, auto-shutter release on a tripod) • Again for 2-shot (one picture taken after the delay. Taking better pictures/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 have time to Video . ■...
... a steady, auto-shutter release on a tripod) • Again for 2-shot (one picture taken after the delay. Taking better pictures/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 have time to Video . ■...
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Taking better 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 www.kodak.com/go/z1275support or z1285support 13
Taking better 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 www.kodak.com/go/z1275support or z1285support 13
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... 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. Options View By Album Slide Show Multi-up Copy To Protect/Unprotect Select/Deselect All Options Perfect Touch tech. Pictures Crop Sound Tags Make Picture Trim Videos Action Print...
... 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. Options View By Album Slide Show Multi-up Copy To Protect/Unprotect Select/Deselect All Options Perfect Touch tech. Pictures Crop Sound Tags Make Picture Trim Videos Action Print...
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Working with pictures/videos Understanding the review icons Pictures Favorite tag Email tag Kodak Perfect Touch tech. Review mode Album name Sound tag Protected Print tag/number of prints Picture number Image storage location Low battery Scroll arrows Videos Protected Favorite tag Email tag Review mode Album name Video length Video number Image storage location Scroll arrows www.kodak.com/go/z1275support or z1285support 17
Working with pictures/videos Understanding the review icons Pictures Favorite tag Email tag Kodak Perfect Touch tech. Review mode Album name Sound tag Protected Print tag/number of prints Picture number Image storage location Low battery Scroll arrows Videos Protected Favorite tag Email tag Review mode Album name Video length Video number Image storage location Scroll arrows www.kodak.com/go/z1275support or z1285support 17
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... with your camera Using the Menu button to change them; NOTE: Press the LCD/Info button for other camera settings. 3 Press to highlight a menu tab: ■ Capture for the most common picture-taking settings. ■ Capture Plus for other picture-taking settings. ■ Setup for information about camera settings and options. Some capture modes (page 9) offer limited settings. 18 www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter others remain until you change settings NOTE: Some settings remain until...
... with your camera Using the Menu button to change them; NOTE: Press the LCD/Info button for other camera settings. 3 Press to highlight a menu tab: ■ Capture for the most common picture-taking settings. ■ Capture Plus for other picture-taking settings. ■ Setup for information about camera settings and options. Some capture modes (page 9) offer limited settings. 18 www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter others remain until you change settings NOTE: Some settings remain until...
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...: Settings you change modes Mode For Press to most Exposure compensation (how menu options. www.kodak.com/go/z1275support or z1285support 19 The highest level of creative control. (To prevent Aperture, shutter speed, focus blur, use a tripod for P and M modes-even when you change in P or M mode apply only to pictures taken in P or M mode, you want more with your camera P and M modes Use Program and Manual modes when you retain the default setting of auto shooting...
...: Settings you change modes Mode For Press to most Exposure compensation (how menu options. www.kodak.com/go/z1275support or z1285support 19 The highest level of creative control. (To prevent Aperture, shutter speed, focus blur, use a tripod for P and M modes-even when you change in P or M mode apply only to pictures taken in P or M mode, you want more with your camera P and M modes Use Program and Manual modes when you retain the default setting of auto shooting...
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... (see P/M color options above). P/M Options White-selectable Grey-non-selectable Yellow-changeable value Focus mode Red-out of range ISO speed Exposure compensation Shutter speed Aperture Mode 1 Turn the Mode dial to change the value. The mode options are displayed. 2 Use to move between settings and to P/M. Use the Menu button to control all other settings. The arrows disappear when you cannot make further value changes. 3 Take a picture. 20 www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter Doing more with your camera Changing P or M mode settings P/M modes control ISO, Focus, exposure...
... (see P/M color options above). P/M Options White-selectable Grey-non-selectable Yellow-changeable value Focus mode Red-out of range ISO speed Exposure compensation Shutter speed Aperture Mode 1 Turn the Mode dial to change the value. The mode options are displayed. 2 Use to move between settings and to P/M. Use the Menu button to control all other settings. The arrows disappear when you cannot make further value changes. 3 Take a picture. 20 www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter Doing more with your camera Changing P or M mode settings P/M modes control ISO, Focus, exposure...
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... exposure. Focus mode Description Normal AF Focus setting for landscapes and well-lit conditions. Aperture-(also known as f-stop) control the size of the lens opening, which determines the depth of focus. Infinity Distant subjects. www.kodak.com/go/z1275support or z1285support 21 Shutter speed-control how long the shutter stays open. good for general picture-taking. ISO speed-adjust the sensitivity to display focus indicator. good for portraits and low-light conditions. ■ Larger f-stop numbers indicate...
... exposure. Focus mode Description Normal AF Focus setting for landscapes and well-lit conditions. Aperture-(also known as f-stop) control the size of the lens opening, which determines the depth of focus. Infinity Distant subjects. www.kodak.com/go/z1275support or z1285support 21 Shutter speed-control how long the shutter stays open. good for general picture-taking. ISO speed-adjust the sensitivity to display focus indicator. good for portraits and low-light conditions. ■ Larger f-stop numbers indicate...
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... and select Interactive Troubleshooting & Repairs. turn off. batteries. ■ Use the Battery Refresh feature on . ■ Charge rechargeable batteries. not function, visit www.kodak.com/go /z1275support or z1285support and select Interactive Troubleshooting & Repairs. rechargeable digital camera ■ Limit activities that deplete battery power: reviewing pictures/videos and excessive use of the following Camera does not ■ Install new batteries (see page 5), delete pictures from the camera (page 14), switch image storage locations, or insert a card with Kodak Ni-MH...
... and select Interactive Troubleshooting & Repairs. turn off. batteries. ■ Use the Battery Refresh feature on . ■ Charge rechargeable batteries. not function, visit www.kodak.com/go /z1275support or z1285support and select Interactive Troubleshooting & Repairs. rechargeable digital camera ■ Limit activities that deplete battery power: reviewing pictures/videos and excessive use of the following Camera does not ■ Install new batteries (see page 5), delete pictures from the camera (page 14), switch image storage locations, or insert a card with Kodak Ni-MH...
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.... it to avoid risk of explosion. Kodak AC adapters and battery chargers are no user-serviceable parts inside the product, contact Kodak customer support. ■ In the unlikely event that is stored for indoor use of controls, adjustments, or procedures other than those specified herein may result in an airplane, observe all warnings and instructions supplied by Kodak may be hot. ■ Follow all...
.... it to avoid risk of explosion. Kodak AC adapters and battery chargers are no user-serviceable parts inside the product, contact Kodak customer support. ■ In the unlikely event that is stored for indoor use of controls, adjustments, or procedures other than those specified herein may result in an airplane, observe all warnings and instructions supplied by Kodak may be hot. ■ Follow all...
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... by Kodak (such as adapters and cables), or claims made after the date of repair or replacement, whichever is due to shipping damage, accident, alteration, modification, unauthorized service, misuse, abuse, use of this product regardless of the cause. Kodak will , at your customers for such damages resulting from malfunctions and defects in making repairs, those parts may contain remanufactured materials. If replacement parts are used...
... by Kodak (such as adapters and cables), or claims made after the date of repair or replacement, whichever is due to shipping damage, accident, alteration, modification, unauthorized service, misuse, abuse, use of this product regardless of the cause. Kodak will , at your customers for such damages resulting from malfunctions and defects in making repairs, those parts may contain remanufactured materials. If replacement parts are used...
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.... Unless a specific Kodak warranty is no warranty or liability exists beyond any minimum requirements imposed by jurisdiction. If this warranty may not apply to radio communications. www.kodak.com/go/z1275support or z1285support 25 Regulatory compliance FCC compliance and advisory Kodak EasyShare Z1275/Z1285 digital camera This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the instructions, may...
.... Unless a specific Kodak warranty is no warranty or liability exists beyond any minimum requirements imposed by jurisdiction. If this warranty may not apply to radio communications. www.kodak.com/go/z1275support or z1285support 25 Regulatory compliance FCC compliance and advisory Kodak EasyShare Z1275/Z1285 digital camera This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the instructions, may...
