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Kodak EasyShare Z760 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/z760support
Kodak EasyShare Z760 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/z760support
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press 13 Mode dial 14 Battery lock 15 Battery compartment 16 SD/MMC card slot 17 Tripod socket/locator for EasyShare camera dock or printer dock series 3 18 Dock connector www.kodak.com/go/support move OK - Product features Back View 2 3 4 5 6 78 1 9 10 11 12 13 18 17 1 Camera screen (LCD) 2 Display/Info button 3 Ready light 4 Viewfinder 5 Delete button 6 Menu button 7 Review button 8 Jog dial 9 Share button ii 16 15 14 10 Wrist strap post 11 Mode dial lock 12 Joystick -
press 13 Mode dial 14 Battery lock 15 Battery compartment 16 SD/MMC card slot 17 Tripod socket/locator for EasyShare camera dock or printer dock series 3 18 Dock connector www.kodak.com/go/support move OK - Product features Back View 2 3 4 5 6 78 1 9 10 11 12 13 18 17 1 Camera screen (LCD) 2 Display/Info button 3 Ready light 4 Viewfinder 5 Delete button 6 Menu button 7 Review button 8 Jog dial 9 Share button ii 16 15 14 10 Wrist strap post 11 Mode dial lock 12 Joystick -
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... pictures on an SD or MMC card 4 2 Taking pictures and videos 5 Taking a picture 5 Taking a video 7 Checking camera and picture status 8 Reviewing the picture or video just taken 9 Using optical zoom 10 Using digital zoom 10 Camera modes 11 Using the flash 16 Shooting close-up and landscape pictures 17 3 Reviewing pictures and videos... Protecting pictures and videos from deletion 21 Tagging pictures/videos for albums 22 Running a slide show 23 Displaying pictures and videos on a television 24 www.kodak.com/go/support iii
... pictures on an SD or MMC card 4 2 Taking pictures and videos 5 Taking a picture 5 Taking a video 7 Checking camera and picture status 8 Reviewing the picture or video just taken 9 Using optical zoom 10 Using digital zoom 10 Camera modes 11 Using the flash 16 Shooting close-up and landscape pictures 17 3 Reviewing pictures and videos... Protecting pictures and videos from deletion 21 Tagging pictures/videos for albums 22 Running a slide show 23 Displaying pictures and videos on a television 24 www.kodak.com/go/support iii
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...video information 25 4 Installing the software 26 Install the software 26 5 Doing more with your camera 27 Changing picture-taking settings 27 Using setup to customize your camera 32 Using burst 34 Using exposure bracketing 35 Pre-tagging for album names 36 Sharing pictures and... 43 Transferring pictures/videos with the USB cable 43 Printing pictures 44 Dock compatibility for your camera 47 7 Troubleshooting 48 Camera problems 48 Computer/connectivity problems 49 Picture quality problems 50 Camera ready light status 51 Helpful links 52 Telephone customer support 53 iv www...
...video information 25 4 Installing the software 26 Install the software 26 5 Doing more with your camera 27 Changing picture-taking settings 27 Using setup to customize your camera 32 Using burst 34 Using exposure bracketing 35 Pre-tagging for album names 36 Sharing pictures and... 43 Transferring pictures/videos with the USB cable 43 Printing pictures 44 Dock compatibility for your camera 47 7 Troubleshooting 48 Camera problems 48 Computer/connectivity problems 49 Picture quality problems 50 Camera ready light status 51 Helpful links 52 Telephone customer support 53 iv www...
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Table of contents 8 Appendix 54 Camera specifications 54 Tips, safety, maintenance 57 Important battery information 57 Storage capacities 59 Power-saving features 60 Flash settings in each mode 61 Upgrading your software and firmware 62 Warranty...63 Regulatory compliance 65 www.kodak.com/go/support v
Table of contents 8 Appendix 54 Camera specifications 54 Tips, safety, maintenance 57 Important battery information 57 Storage capacities 59 Power-saving features 60 Flash settings in each mode 61 Upgrading your software and firmware 62 Warranty...63 Regulatory compliance 65 www.kodak.com/go/support v
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...the plug that matches your electrical outlet. 3 Plug the charger into the outlet. You can also charge the battery using an optional Kodak EasyShare printer dock or camera dock. When the indicator light turns green, remove the battery and unplug the charger. Charging takes approximately 3 hours. guide or ...Installing the software, page 26. Charging the battery The rechargeable Li-Ion battery requires charging before connecting the camera (or dock) to the computer. The indicator light turns red. See the Start Here! Purchase these and other accessories at a dealer ...
...the plug that matches your electrical outlet. 3 Plug the charger into the outlet. You can also charge the battery using an optional Kodak EasyShare printer dock or camera dock. When the indicator light turns green, remove the battery and unplug the charger. Charging takes approximately 3 hours. guide or ...Installing the software, page 26. Charging the battery The rechargeable Li-Ion battery requires charging before connecting the camera (or dock) to the computer. The indicator light turns red. See the Start Here! Purchase these and other accessories at a dealer ...
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... the battery into the battery compartment. The camera screen turns on and off the camera, turn the Mode dial from Off to Off. The Power ring glows green. Turning the camera on . Getting started Inserting the battery CAUTION: Use only a Kodak EasyShare rechargeable Li-Ion battery. 1 Turn the ...Mode dial to Off. 2 On the bottom of the camera, slide the battery door and lift to the side. ...
... the battery into the battery compartment. The camera screen turns on and off the camera, turn the Mode dial from Off to Off. The Power ring glows green. Turning the camera on . Getting started Inserting the battery CAUTION: Use only a Kodak EasyShare rechargeable Li-Ion battery. 1 Turn the ...Mode dial to Off. 2 On the bottom of the camera, slide the battery door and lift to the side. ...
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Press the OK button. 2 Go to adjust the date and time. NOTE: Depending on the camera or if the battery is removed for details. 3 www.kodak.com/go/support Press the Menu button. 2 Press to highlight Setup Menu , then press the OK button. 3 Press to highlight Date & Time ... Time have been reset message appears the first time you turn on your computer operating system, Kodak EasyShare software may update the camera clock when you connect the camera. Setting the date & time, anytime 1 Turn on the camera. to advance to the next 5 When finished, press the OK button. 6 Press the...
Press the OK button. 2 Go to adjust the date and time. NOTE: Depending on the camera or if the battery is removed for details. 3 www.kodak.com/go/support Press the Menu button. 2 Press to highlight Setup Menu , then press the OK button. 3 Press to highlight Date & Time ... Time have been reset message appears the first time you turn on your computer operating system, Kodak EasyShare software may update the camera clock when you connect the camera. Setting the date & time, anytime 1 Turn on the camera. to advance to the next 5 When finished, press the OK button. 6 Press the...
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...videos. Push the card in, then release it out. www.kodak.com/go /z760accessories). When the card is blinking; We recommend only Kodak SD and MMC cards (www.kodak.com/go /support 4 Attaching the lens cap Getting started Storing pictures on the camera body. 3 Push the card all the way into the ... a card for storage capacities. You can purchase optional SD or MMC cards for removable, reusable storage for your pictures, card, or camera. 1 Turn off the camera. To remove the card, turn off the camera, then open the card door. 2 Orient the card as shown on an SD or MMC card Your...
...videos. Push the card in, then release it out. www.kodak.com/go /z760accessories). When the card is blinking; We recommend only Kodak SD and MMC cards (www.kodak.com/go /support 4 Attaching the lens cap Getting started Storing pictures on the camera body. 3 Push the card all the way into the ... a card for storage capacities. You can purchase optional SD or MMC cards for removable, reusable storage for your pictures, card, or camera. 1 Turn off the camera. To remove the card, turn off the camera, then open the card door. 2 Orient the card as shown on an SD or MMC card Your...
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NOTE: The camera screen turns on automatically in Auto, see Liveview (Auto), page 31. 5 www.kodak.com/go/support To interrupt the description, press any button. To redisplay the description, press the OK button. If the ready light is being saved; ...you can still take the picture. Display/ Info button 2 Press the Display/Info button to turn on the camera screen, or use the...
NOTE: The camera screen turns on automatically in Auto, see Liveview (Auto), page 31. 5 www.kodak.com/go/support To interrupt the description, press any button. To redisplay the description, press the OK button. If the ready light is being saved; ...you can still take the picture. Display/ Info button 2 Press the Display/Info button to turn on the camera screen, or use the...
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For the best pictures, the camera attempts to focus on foreground subjects, even if the subjects are not centered in Landscape or Video mode. www.kodak.com/go/support 6 When the framing marks turn red, focus is not focusing on , press the Shutter button halfway and hold. NOTE: Framing marks ...do not appear in the scene. 1 With the camera screen on the desired subject (or if the ...
For the best pictures, the camera attempts to focus on foreground subjects, even if the subjects are not centered in Landscape or Video mode. www.kodak.com/go/support 6 When the framing marks turn red, focus is not focusing on , press the Shutter button halfway and hold. NOTE: Framing marks ...do not appear in the scene. 1 With the camera screen on the desired subject (or if the ...
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...Auto), page 31. To stop recording, press and release the Shutter button again. The camera screen always on the camera screen and icons. You can change optical zoom before (but not during) video recording. 7 www.kodak.com/go/support Taking a video 1 Turn the Mode dial to Video . 2 Use ...the viewfinder or camera screen to begin recording. Taking pictures and videos Changing the camera screen in Auto mode If you prefer, press the Shutter button ...
...Auto), page 31. To stop recording, press and release the Shutter button again. The camera screen always on the camera screen and icons. You can change optical zoom before (but not during) video recording. 7 www.kodak.com/go/support Taking a video 1 Turn the Mode dial to Video . 2 Use ...the viewfinder or camera screen to begin recording. Taking pictures and videos Changing the camera screen in Auto mode If you prefer, press the Shutter button ...
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Taking pictures and videos Checking camera and picture status The icons that appear on the camera screen indicate the active camera and picture settings. Capture mode screen Only active camera settings are displayed: Flash Landscape/Close-up Date stamp Album name Zoom: digital telephoto wide Burst Aperture Shutter speed Picture size Compression Pictures/time remaining Storage location AF mode Focus zone Exposure metering White balance ISO Battery Camera mode Flash compensation Exposure compensation www.kodak.com/go/support 8
Taking pictures and videos Checking camera and picture status The icons that appear on the camera screen indicate the active camera and picture settings. Capture mode screen Only active camera settings are displayed: Flash Landscape/Close-up Date stamp Album name Zoom: digital telephoto wide Burst Aperture Shutter speed Picture size Compression Pictures/time remaining Storage location AF mode Focus zone Exposure metering White balance ISO Battery Camera mode Flash compensation Exposure compensation www.kodak.com/go/support 8
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... a favorite, or to play the video. While the picture or video is displayed, you can: Delete ■ Review: If you take a picture or video, the camera screen displays a Quickview for print. (See page 37.) ■ Delete: Press the Delete button while the picture/video and are deleted. If you take no... approximately 5 seconds. Taking pictures and videos Reviewing the picture or video just taken After you select Delete, all pictures in Review. (See page 20.) 9 www.kodak.com/go/support
... a favorite, or to play the video. While the picture or video is displayed, you can: Delete ■ Review: If you take a picture or video, the camera screen displays a Quickview for print. (See page 37.) ■ Delete: Press the Delete button while the picture/video and are deleted. If you take no... approximately 5 seconds. Taking pictures and videos Reviewing the picture or video just taken After you select Delete, all pictures in Review. (See page 20.) 9 www.kodak.com/go/support
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www.kodak.com/go/support 10 Zoom indicator Digital zoom range Optical zoom range 2 Pull or push the Zoom button to frame your subject. NOTE: You cannot use digital zoom for video recording. Release the button, then pull it again. Taking pictures and videos Using optical zoom Use ...change optical zoom before activating digital zoom. 1 Press the Display/Info button to turn on , the zoom indicator shows when you are from the subject. Combined zoom settings are in (T) and out (W). Optical zoom is effective when the lens is turned on the camera screen before (but not ...
www.kodak.com/go/support 10 Zoom indicator Digital zoom range Optical zoom range 2 Pull or push the Zoom button to frame your subject. NOTE: You cannot use digital zoom for video recording. Release the button, then pull it again. Taking pictures and videos Using optical zoom Use ...change optical zoom before activating digital zoom. 1 Press the Display/Info button to turn on , the zoom indicator shows when you are from the subject. Combined zoom settings are in (T) and out (W). Optical zoom is effective when the lens is turned on the camera screen before (but not ...
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... P, A, S, M, and C mode, page 14.) Press the Menu button to change other settings. 11 www.kodak.com/go/support Camera modes Use this mode Auto For General picture-taking pictures under 16 special conditions. (See Scene modes, page 12.)...shoot simplicity when taking . Aperture Controlling aperture, exposure compensation, flash compensation, and Priority ISO speed. The camera automatically sets the aperture for slow shutter speeds. Shutter priority mode is primarily used to prevent blur when ... Taking pictures and videos IMPORTANT: You may be affected when using digital zoom.
... P, A, S, M, and C mode, page 14.) Press the Menu button to change other settings. 11 www.kodak.com/go/support Camera modes Use this mode Auto For General picture-taking pictures under 16 special conditions. (See Scene modes, page 12.)...shoot simplicity when taking . Aperture Controlling aperture, exposure compensation, flash compensation, and Priority ISO speed. The camera automatically sets the aperture for slow shutter speeds. Shutter priority mode is primarily used to prevent blur when ... Taking pictures and videos IMPORTANT: You may be affected when using digital zoom.
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... meter, recommending the proper combination of aperture and shutter speed to choose a Scene mode. www.kodak.com/go/support 12 Taking pictures and videos Use this SCN mode For Portrait Full-frame pictures of people and other camera settings. Use the jog dial to select settings. (See P, A, S, M, and C mode, ... speed) which are in Landscape. Flash does not fire unless you turn it on. You set the aperture, shutter speed and ISO speed. To prevent camera shake, use a tripod for slow shutter speeds. Use the jog dial to select settings. (See P, A, S, M, and C mode, page 14.) Press the ...
... meter, recommending the proper combination of aperture and shutter speed to choose a Scene mode. www.kodak.com/go/support 12 Taking pictures and videos Use this SCN mode For Portrait Full-frame pictures of people and other camera settings. Use the jog dial to select settings. (See P, A, S, M, and C mode, ... speed) which are in Landscape. Flash does not fire unless you turn it on. You set the aperture, shutter speed and ISO speed. To prevent camera shake, use a tripod for slow shutter speeds. Use the jog dial to select settings. (See P, A, S, M, and C mode, page 14.) Press the ...
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Place the camera on a flat, steady surface or Landscape use a tripod. Due to slow shutter speeds, advise people to stay still for a few seconds after flash fires. Flower Close-ups of children in shadow or "backlit" (when light is behind the subject). 13 www.kodak.com/go/support ...Night Portrait Capturing subject and background at night. Beach Bright beach scenes. Flash and sound are in bright light. Children Action pictures of flowers in . (70 cm). Snow Bright snow scenes. Close-ups of yourself. Place the camera on a flat, ...
Place the camera on a flat, steady surface or Landscape use a tripod. Due to slow shutter speeds, advise people to stay still for a few seconds after flash fires. Flower Close-ups of children in shadow or "backlit" (when light is behind the subject). 13 www.kodak.com/go/support ...Night Portrait Capturing subject and background at night. Beach Bright beach scenes. Flash and sound are in bright light. Children Action pictures of flowers in . (70 cm). Snow Bright snow scenes. Close-ups of yourself. Place the camera on a flat, ...
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... flash range. good for slow shutter speeds.) Exposure Compensation-controls how much light enters the camera; A shaking hand icon warns of Color. You must be affected by optical zoom. www.kodak.com/go/support 14 Larger aperture settings (larger f-number) keep both foreground and background sharp... compensation Flash compensation Mode setting Aperture-also known as f-stop, controls the size of the lens opening, which determines the depth of the camera sensor (100, 200, 400, 800). Settings you are more sensitive to pictures taken in that mode. For example, if you change ...
... flash range. good for slow shutter speeds.) Exposure Compensation-controls how much light enters the camera; A shaking hand icon warns of Color. You must be affected by optical zoom. www.kodak.com/go/support 14 Larger aperture settings (larger f-number) keep both foreground and background sharp... compensation Flash compensation Mode setting Aperture-also known as f-stop, controls the size of the lens opening, which determines the depth of the camera sensor (100, 200, 400, 800). Settings you are more sensitive to pictures taken in that mode. For example, if you change ...
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... the setting. ■ Press the jog dial to save settings. 1 Turn the Mode dial to move the cursor or change modes or turn off the camera. NOTE: Red options are displayed. Unavailable options are grey. 2 Use the jog dial: ■ Rotate the jog dial to P, A, S, M, or C. Available options are maintained for... jog dial to its default setting. Use Reset to Default (see page 31) to reset P, A, S, M, or C mode to change other settings. 4 Take a picture. 15 www.kodak.com/go/support Taking pictures and videos NOTE: The settings, including Flash, are white.
... the setting. ■ Press the jog dial to save settings. 1 Turn the Mode dial to move the cursor or change modes or turn off the camera. NOTE: Red options are displayed. Unavailable options are grey. 2 Use the jog dial: ■ Rotate the jog dial to P, A, S, M, or C. Available options are maintained for... jog dial to its default setting. Use Reset to Default (see page 31) to reset P, A, S, M, or C mode to change other settings. 4 Take a picture. 15 www.kodak.com/go/support Taking pictures and videos NOTE: The settings, including Flash, are white.
