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Kodak EasyShare Z650 zoom digital camera User's guide www.kodak.com For interactive tutorials, www.kodak.com/go/howto For help with your camera, www.kodak.com/go/z650support
Kodak EasyShare Z650 zoom digital camera User's guide www.kodak.com For interactive tutorials, www.kodak.com/go/howto For help with your camera, www.kodak.com/go/z650support
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... the software 1 Attaching the lens cap and strap 1 Loading the batteries 2 Turning on the camera 3 Setting the language and date/time 3 Storing pictures on an SD or MMC card 4 2 Taking pictures and videos 5 Taking a picture 5 Using optical zoom 8 Using ...and videos 13 3 Transferring and printing pictures 14 Installing the software 14 Transferring pictures 15 Printing pictures 16 Dock compatibility for your camera 19 4 Doing more with your camera 20 Changing the flash settings 20 Using the self-timer 21 Capture modes 22 Taking close-up and landscape pictures 25 Using burst...
... the software 1 Attaching the lens cap and strap 1 Loading the batteries 2 Turning on the camera 3 Setting the language and date/time 3 Storing pictures on an SD or MMC card 4 2 Taking pictures and videos 5 Taking a picture 5 Using optical zoom 8 Using ...and videos 13 3 Transferring and printing pictures 14 Installing the software 14 Transferring pictures 15 Printing pictures 16 Dock compatibility for your camera 19 4 Doing more with your camera 20 Changing the flash settings 20 Using the self-timer 21 Capture modes 22 Taking close-up and landscape pictures 25 Using burst...
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... and M modes 37 Pre-tagging for album names 39 Tagging pictures/videos for albums 40 Sharing your pictures 41 5 Troubleshooting 46 Camera problems 46 Computer/connectivity problems 48 Picture quality problems 48 Direct printing (PictBridge) problems 50 6 Getting help 51 Helpful links 51 ...Telephone customer support 52 7 Appendix 53 Camera specifications 53 Storage capacities 57 Important safety instructions 58 Battery life 60 Upgrading your software and firmware 61 Additional care and ...
... and M modes 37 Pre-tagging for album names 39 Tagging pictures/videos for albums 40 Sharing your pictures 41 5 Troubleshooting 46 Camera problems 46 Computer/connectivity problems 48 Picture quality problems 48 Direct printing (PictBridge) problems 50 6 Getting help 51 Helpful links 51 ...Telephone customer support 52 7 Appendix 53 Camera specifications 53 Storage capacities 57 Important safety instructions 58 Battery life 60 Upgrading your software and firmware 61 Additional care and ...
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Follow the on-screen instructions. We recommend Complete or Easy Install. Attaching the lens cap and strap 1 2 3 www.kodak.com/go/support 1 For details, see Transferring and printing pictures, page 14. 1 Setting up your camera Installing the software IMPORTANT: Before connecting any cables, install the software that was included with your camera.
Follow the on-screen instructions. We recommend Complete or Easy Install. Attaching the lens cap and strap 1 2 3 www.kodak.com/go/support 1 For details, see Transferring and printing pictures, page 14. 1 Setting up your camera Installing the software IMPORTANT: Before connecting any cables, install the software that was included with your camera.
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To recharge rechargeable batteries, see page 60. Setting up your camera Loading the batteries 1 2 CRV3 lithium (non-rechargeable) Ni-MH 2 AA lithium or Ni-MH To replace batteries and extend battery life, see page 61. 2 www.kodak.com/go/support
To recharge rechargeable batteries, see page 60. Setting up your camera Loading the batteries 1 2 CRV3 lithium (non-rechargeable) Ni-MH 2 AA lithium or Ni-MH To replace batteries and extend battery life, see page 61. 2 www.kodak.com/go/support
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OK to change . 2 OK to accept. www.kodak.com/go/support 3 OK To set the language and date/time at a later time, see Changing picture-taking settings starting on the camera Setting up your camera Setting the language and date/time Language: 1 to change . Date/Time: 1 At the prompt, press OK. 2 to accept. for previous/next field. Turning on page 28.
OK to change . 2 OK to accept. www.kodak.com/go/support 3 OK To set the language and date/time at a later time, see Changing picture-taking settings starting on the camera Setting up your camera Setting the language and date/time Language: 1 to change . Date/Time: 1 At the prompt, press OK. 2 to accept. for previous/next field. Turning on page 28.
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... MMC card Your camera has internal memory. Notched corner CAUTION: A card can purchase SD or MMC cards to store more pictures and videos. (Visit www.kodak.com/go /support Inserting or removing a card when the ready light is blinking may cause damage. We recommend Kodak SD or MMC cards.... See page 57 for storage capacities.) NOTE: When using the card for the first time, format it may damage pictures, card, or camera. 4 www.kodak.com/go /z650accessories. forcing it in this camera before taking pictures (see page 33)....
... MMC card Your camera has internal memory. Notched corner CAUTION: A card can purchase SD or MMC cards to store more pictures and videos. (Visit www.kodak.com/go /support Inserting or removing a card when the ready light is blinking may cause damage. We recommend Kodak SD or MMC cards.... See page 57 for storage capacities.) NOTE: When using the card for the first time, format it may damage pictures, card, or camera. 4 www.kodak.com/go /z650accessories. forcing it in this camera before taking pictures (see page 33)....
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... even if the subjects are fixed at Center Wide. (See page 29.) www.kodak.com/go/support 7 When you use Focus Zone and set Center Zone, the framing marks are not centered in all modes. The camera attempts to focus on the desired subject (or if the framing marks disappear), release...the shutter button is pressed halfway: Framing marks Center focus Center wide focus Side focus Center and side focus Left and right focus 2 If the camera is accomplished. NOTE: Framing marks do not appear in the scene. 1 Press the Shutter button halfway. Taking pictures and videos Using the auto-...
... even if the subjects are fixed at Center Wide. (See page 29.) www.kodak.com/go/support 7 When you use Focus Zone and set Center Zone, the framing marks are not centered in all modes. The camera attempts to focus on the desired subject (or if the framing marks disappear), release...the shutter button is pressed halfway: Framing marks Center focus Center wide focus Side focus Center and side focus Left and right focus 2 If the camera is accomplished. NOTE: Framing marks do not appear in the scene. 1 Press the Shutter button halfway. Taking pictures and videos Using the auto-...
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Taking pictures and videos What the capture icons mean Capture modes-no buttons pressed Self-timer Flash Landscape/ Close-up Date stamp Album name Zoom Histogram PASM Setting Aperture Shutter speed Picture size Pictures/time remaining Storage location AF mode Focus zone Exposure metering White Balance ISO Low battery Camera mode Exposure compensation Capture modes-shutter pressed halfway Open flash reminder Slow shutter speed warning Auto Focus/ Auto Exposure (AF/AE indicator) ISO Aperture Shutter speed Exposure compensation 10 www.kodak.com/go/support
Taking pictures and videos What the capture icons mean Capture modes-no buttons pressed Self-timer Flash Landscape/ Close-up Date stamp Album name Zoom Histogram PASM Setting Aperture Shutter speed Picture size Pictures/time remaining Storage location AF mode Focus zone Exposure metering White Balance ISO Low battery Camera mode Exposure compensation Capture modes-shutter pressed halfway Open flash reminder Slow shutter speed warning Auto Focus/ Auto Exposure (AF/AE indicator) ISO Aperture Shutter speed Exposure compensation 10 www.kodak.com/go/support
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.../go /register. 5 If prompted, restart the computer. 3 Transferring and printing pictures Installing the software CAUTION: Install Kodak EasyShare software before connecting the camera or optional dock to load incorrectly. 1 Close all software applications that contains the CD. Mac OS X-double-click the... off anti-virus software, turn it back on -screen instructions to electronically register your computer (including anti-virus software). 2 Place the Kodak EasyShare software CD into the CD-ROM drive. 3 Load the software: Windows OS-if the install window does not appear, choose Run from...
.../go /register. 5 If prompted, restart the computer. 3 Transferring and printing pictures Installing the software CAUTION: Install Kodak EasyShare software before connecting the camera or optional dock to load incorrectly. 1 Close all software applications that contains the CD. Mac OS X-double-click the... off anti-virus software, turn it back on -screen instructions to electronically register your computer (including anti-virus software). 2 Place the Kodak EasyShare software CD into the CD-ROM drive. 3 Load the software: Windows OS-if the install window does not appear, choose Run from...
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.... (See page 19 and the dock user's guide for details.) If your camera was not packaged with an EasyShare dock, use these Kodak products to transfer your pictures and videos. ■ Kodak EasyShare camera dock, Kodak EasyShare printer dock (see page 19) ■ Kodak multi-card reader, Kodak SD multimedia card reader-writer Purchase these and other end of the...
.... (See page 19 and the dock user's guide for details.) If your camera was not packaged with an EasyShare dock, use these Kodak products to transfer your pictures and videos. ■ Kodak EasyShare camera dock, Kodak EasyShare printer dock (see page 19) ■ Kodak multi-card reader, Kodak SD multimedia card reader-writer Purchase these and other end of the...
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... this and other accessories at a dealer of Kodak products or www.kodak.com/go /support Direct printing with the Kodak EasyShare camera dock or printer dock to power your camera. 3 Connect the USB cable from the camera to the printer. (See your camera Connecting the camera to a PictBridge enabled printer 1 Turn off the camera and printer. 2 Optional: If you can...
... this and other accessories at a dealer of Kodak products or www.kodak.com/go /support Direct printing with the Kodak EasyShare camera dock or printer dock to power your camera. 3 Connect the USB cable from the camera to the printer. (See your camera Connecting the camera to a PictBridge enabled printer 1 Turn off the camera and printer. 2 Optional: If you can...
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...favorite picture is displayed.) If the menu interface turns off the camera and printer. 2 Disconnect the USB cable from a PictBridge enabled printer 1 Turn on ...the printer. Transferring and printing pictures Printing from the camera and the printer. All Pictures-Print all pictures. The PictBridge logo is...all pictures in internal memory, on the camera. Turn on a card, or in Favorites. NOTE: During direct printing, pictures are found, a message is displayed Disconnecting the camera from a PictBridge enabled printer 1 Turn...
...favorite picture is displayed.) If the menu interface turns off the camera and printer. 2 Disconnect the USB cable from a PictBridge enabled printer 1 Turn on ...the printer. Transferring and printing pictures Printing from the camera and the printer. All Pictures-Print all pictures. The PictBridge logo is...all pictures in internal memory, on the camera. Turn on a card, or in Favorites. NOTE: During direct printing, pictures are found, a message is displayed Disconnecting the camera from a PictBridge enabled printer 1 Turn...
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.../go /z650accessories. Transferring and printing pictures Dock compatibility for your camera Dock Kodak EasyShare: ■ printer dock series 3 ■ camera dock series 3 Docking configuration Custom dock insert Dock Kodak EasyShare: ■ printer dock ■ printer dock plus ■ printer dock 6000 ■ camera dock 6000 Custom dock insert Kodak dock adapter D-22 Dock Other docks: ■ printer dock...
.../go /z650accessories. Transferring and printing pictures Dock compatibility for your camera Dock Kodak EasyShare: ■ printer dock series 3 ■ camera dock series 3 Docking configuration Custom dock insert Dock Kodak EasyShare: ■ printer dock ■ printer dock plus ■ printer dock 6000 ■ camera dock 6000 Custom dock insert Kodak dock adapter D-22 Dock Other docks: ■ printer dock...
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If the Red Eye Preflash feature is If the Red Eye Preflash feature is turned off: turned on /off, see page 55. 20 www.kodak.com/go/support Off Never For flash settings in shadow or is "backlit" (when light is behind the subject). To turn the Red Eye Preflash ...feature on : ■ The flash fires once. ■ The camera then automatically corrects red eye in the picture. ■ The flash fires once so the eyes become accustomed to scroll through flash modes. The current...
If the Red Eye Preflash feature is If the Red Eye Preflash feature is turned off: turned on /off, see page 55. 20 www.kodak.com/go/support Off Never For flash settings in shadow or is "backlit" (when light is behind the subject). To turn the Red Eye Preflash ...feature on : ■ The flash fires once. ■ The camera then automatically corrects red eye in the picture. ■ The flash fires once so the eyes become accustomed to scroll through flash modes. The current...
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Using the self-timer Doing more with your camera 1 Place camera on a tripod) • Again for 2 pictures (after the delay. The picture is taken, press the Self-timer button. (The Self-timer setting remains active.) Use ... Still mode, press : • Once for a 2-sec. and 18-second delay) 3 Compose the scene. 4 Press the Shutter button halfway, then completely down . Only the 2- www.kodak.com/go/support 21 NOTE: The video stops when no storage space remains. To cancel the Self-timer before the picture is taken after a 10-
Using the self-timer Doing more with your camera 1 Place camera on a tripod) • Again for 2 pictures (after the delay. The picture is taken, press the Self-timer button. (The Self-timer setting remains active.) Use ... Still mode, press : • Once for a 2-sec. and 18-second delay) 3 Compose the scene. 4 Press the Shutter button halfway, then completely down . Only the 2- www.kodak.com/go/support 21 NOTE: The video stops when no storage space remains. To cancel the Self-timer before the picture is taken after a 10-
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...General picture-taking pictures under 14 special conditions. (See Scene modes, page 23.) Capturing video with a head and shoulder pose. The camera pre-settings are f/2.8-f/3.7, Multi-Pattern Exposure Metering, Multi-Zone Focus, ISO 100-ISO 200. For best results, position your subject at ...exaggerate background blur. Use at least 6 ft (2 m) away and fill the frame with sound. (See page 6.) 22 www.kodak.com/go/support The camera pre-settings are f/2.8-f/3.7, Multi-Pattern Exposure Metering, Multi-Zone Focus, ISO 100. Scene Video Point-and-shoot simplicity when taking -offers...
...General picture-taking pictures under 14 special conditions. (See Scene modes, page 23.) Capturing video with a head and shoulder pose. The camera pre-settings are f/2.8-f/3.7, Multi-Pattern Exposure Metering, Multi-Zone Focus, ISO 100-ISO 200. For best results, position your subject at ...exaggerate background blur. Use at least 6 ft (2 m) away and fill the frame with sound. (See page 6.) 22 www.kodak.com/go/support The camera pre-settings are f/2.8-f/3.7, Multi-Pattern Exposure Metering, Multi-Zone Focus, ISO 100. Scene Video Point-and-shoot simplicity when taking -offers...
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... Exposure Metering, bright light. f/2.8-f/3.7, Macro Focus, Center- Minimizes f/2.8-f/3.7, Multi-Pattern Exposure Metering, red eye. Use this For SCN mode Camera pre-settings Children Action pictures of flowers or other f/2.8-f/3.7, Macro Focus, Daylight White small subjects in . (70 cm). Place the f/5.6, 2...Center-Weight Metering, Daylight White surface or use a tripod. Weight Metering, Center-Zone Focus, ISO 100 www.kodak.com/go/support 23 Doing more with your camera Scene modes 1 Turn the Mode dial to Scene . 2 Press to choose a Scene mode. Multi-Zone Focus...
... Exposure Metering, bright light. f/2.8-f/3.7, Macro Focus, Center- Minimizes f/2.8-f/3.7, Multi-Pattern Exposure Metering, red eye. Use this For SCN mode Camera pre-settings Children Action pictures of flowers or other f/2.8-f/3.7, Macro Focus, Daylight White small subjects in . (70 cm). Place the f/5.6, 2...Center-Weight Metering, Daylight White surface or use a tripod. Weight Metering, Center-Zone Focus, ISO 100 www.kodak.com/go/support 23 Doing more with your camera Scene modes 1 Turn the Mode dial to Scene . 2 Press to choose a Scene mode. Multi-Zone Focus...
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..., ISO 100 Night Landscape Manner/ Museum Text Distant scenery at night. Place the camera on a flat, steady surface or use a tripod. Place the camera on a flat, steady White Balance, ISO 100 surface or use a tripod. ...Flash does not fire. Place the Balance, Center-Weight Metering, Daylight camera on a flat, steady surface or use a tripod. Documents. f/2.8-f/3.7, Macro Focus, +1 Exposure Compensation, Center-Weight ...-focus framing marks (page 7) are disabled. Place the camera on PASM modes, see page 37. 24 www.kodak.com/go/support
..., ISO 100 Night Landscape Manner/ Museum Text Distant scenery at night. Place the camera on a flat, steady surface or use a tripod. Place the camera on a flat, steady White Balance, ISO 100 surface or use a tripod. ...Flash does not fire. Place the Balance, Center-Weight Metering, Daylight camera on a flat, steady surface or use a tripod. Documents. f/2.8-f/3.7, Macro Focus, +1 Exposure Compensation, Center-Weight ...-focus framing marks (page 7) are disabled. Place the camera on PASM modes, see page 37. 24 www.kodak.com/go/support
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... the picture, the camera stays in the status bar. 3 Take a picture. Auto-focus framing marks are very 1 Set the Mode dial to Auto or a PASM mode. (For PASM mode, see page 37.) Close-up/ Landscape 2 Press the Close-up setting to gain sharpness of far away scenes. www.kodak.com/go/support... 25 To exit, press the Close-up/Landscape button until the or icon appears in the Close-up /Landscape button close or very far away. With this setting, the camera uses infinity auto-focus. NOTE: After you take pictures...
... the picture, the camera stays in the status bar. 3 Take a picture. Auto-focus framing marks are very 1 Set the Mode dial to Auto or a PASM mode. (For PASM mode, see page 37.) Close-up/ Landscape 2 Press the Close-up setting to gain sharpness of far away scenes. www.kodak.com/go/support... 25 To exit, press the Close-up/Landscape button until the or icon appears in the Close-up /Landscape button close or very far away. With this setting, the camera uses infinity auto-focus. NOTE: After you take pictures...