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Front view 89 10 7 6 5 Product features 11 12 4 3 11 21 1 Lens 7 Drive button (Self-timer, Burst, Exposure Bracketing) 2 Low-light assist, Self-timer light, 8 Mode dial Video light 3 Shutter button 9 On/Off switch 4 Flash button 10 Flash 5 Strap post 11 Microphones 6 Focus button (Close-up/Macro, 12 Speaker Landscape, Manual Focus) www.kodak.com/go/support i
Front view 89 10 7 6 5 Product features 11 12 4 3 11 21 1 Lens 7 Drive button (Self-timer, Burst, Exposure Bracketing) 2 Low-light assist, Self-timer light, 8 Mode dial Video light 3 Shutter button 9 On/Off switch 4 Flash button 10 Flash 5 Strap post 11 Microphones 6 Focus button (Close-up/Macro, 12 Speaker Landscape, Manual Focus) www.kodak.com/go/support i
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... 1 Loading the battery 2 Turning on the camera 3 Setting the language and date/time 3 Storing pictures on an SD card 4 2 Taking pictures/videos 5 Taking a picture 5 Using optical zoom 8 Using the Flash button 9 Using the Focus button 10 Using the Drive button 11 Using the Info button 13 3 Working with pictures/videos 15 Reviewing pictures and videos 15 Deleting pictures and videos 16 Using the Menu button in Review 17 Using Kodak Perfect Touch technology 18 Cropping pictures 18 Adding sound tags 19 Editing videos 20 Using the histogram to view picture exposure 23 Running...
... 1 Loading the battery 2 Turning on the camera 3 Setting the language and date/time 3 Storing pictures on an SD card 4 2 Taking pictures/videos 5 Taking a picture 5 Using optical zoom 8 Using the Flash button 9 Using the Focus button 10 Using the Drive button 11 Using the Info button 13 3 Working with pictures/videos 15 Reviewing pictures and videos 15 Deleting pictures and videos 16 Using the Menu button in Review 17 Using Kodak Perfect Touch technology 18 Cropping pictures 18 Adding sound tags 19 Editing videos 20 Using the histogram to view picture exposure 23 Running...
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... Using the Menu button 31 Using the Setup menu 35 Taking panoramic pictures 39 P, A, S, and M modes 40 Sharing your pictures 42 5 Transferring and printing pictures 48 Installing the software 48 Transferring pictures 49 Printing pictures 50 Accessories for your camera 52 6 Troubleshooting 53 7 Getting help 57 Helpful links 57 8 Appendix 59 Camera specifications 59 Care and maintenance 61 Storage capacities 62 Important safety instructions 62 Battery life 63 Upgrading your software and firmware 64 Limited warranty 64 Regulatory compliance 66 iv www.kodak...
... Using the Menu button 31 Using the Setup menu 35 Taking panoramic pictures 39 P, A, S, and M modes 40 Sharing your pictures 42 5 Transferring and printing pictures 48 Installing the software 48 Transferring pictures 49 Printing pictures 50 Accessories for your camera 52 6 Troubleshooting 53 7 Getting help 57 Helpful links 57 8 Appendix 59 Camera specifications 59 Care and maintenance 61 Storage capacities 62 Important safety instructions 62 Battery life 63 Upgrading your software and firmware 64 Limited warranty 64 Regulatory compliance 66 iv www.kodak...
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.... Auto-focus framing of Focus the focus (to view 2X magnification of the central area of flash if possible. Press to infinity). Normal (none) Auto focus The camera focuses when the Shutter button is not available in Landscape. Manual 3 Take a picture. Mode Icon Purpose Details Close-up /Macro, Landscape, or Manual Focus setting. Taking pictures/videos Using the Focus button Press the Focus button to have more control over camera focusing. 1 Turn the Mode dial to adjust focal length. Digital zoom is pressed halfway down. 10 www.kodak...
.... Auto-focus framing of Focus the focus (to view 2X magnification of the central area of flash if possible. Press to infinity). Normal (none) Auto focus The camera focuses when the Shutter button is not available in Landscape. Manual 3 Take a picture. Mode Icon Purpose Details Close-up /Macro, Landscape, or Manual Focus setting. Taking pictures/videos Using the Focus button Press the Focus button to have more control over camera focusing. 1 Turn the Mode dial to adjust focal length. Digital zoom is pressed halfway down. 10 www.kodak...
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Taking pictures/videos What the capture icons mean Capture modes-no buttons pressed Focus Date stamp Mode Album name AF control setting Flash Drive Aperture Picture/video size Compression Pictures/time remaining Storage location Zoom Low battery AF zone Exposure metering White Balance Image stabilization ISO Flash compensation Shutter speed Exposure compensation Capture modes-shutter pressed halfway Focus brackets Low battery Auto Focus/ Auto Exposure (AF/AE indicator) Aperture Shutter speed 14 www.kodak.com/go/support
Taking pictures/videos What the capture icons mean Capture modes-no buttons pressed Focus Date stamp Mode Album name AF control setting Flash Drive Aperture Picture/video size Compression Pictures/time remaining Storage location Zoom Low battery AF zone Exposure metering White Balance Image stabilization ISO Flash compensation Shutter speed Exposure compensation Capture modes-shutter pressed halfway Focus brackets Low battery Auto Focus/ Auto Exposure (AF/AE indicator) Aperture Shutter speed 14 www.kodak.com/go/support
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More creative control. (See page 40.) Program, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, and Manual mode. Favorites Viewing favorite pictures. (See page 44.) Video Scene Video with your camera Capture modes Choose the mode that best suits your subjects and surroundings. 4 Doing more with sound. (See page 7.) Point-and-shoot simplicity when taking -offers an excellent balance of image quality and ease of use. When the Shutter button is pressed halfway, faces are...
More creative control. (See page 40.) Program, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, and Manual mode. Favorites Viewing favorite pictures. (See page 44.) Video Scene Video with your camera Capture modes Choose the mode that best suits your subjects and surroundings. 4 Doing more with sound. (See page 7.) Point-and-shoot simplicity when taking -offers an excellent balance of image quality and ease of use. When the Shutter button is pressed halfway, faces are...
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... Action pictures of children in bright light. www.kodak.com/go/support 31 Using the Menu button You can change modes or turn off the camera. Some modes offer limited settings. 1 Press the Menu button. 2 Press to highlight a tab: ■ Capture for the most common picture-taking settings ■ Capture Plus for other picture-taking settings ■ Video for video settings ■ Setup for other camera settings 3 Press to get the best results from your camera SCN mode For...
... Action pictures of children in bright light. www.kodak.com/go/support 31 Using the Menu button You can change modes or turn off the camera. Some modes offer limited settings. 1 Press the Menu button. 2 Press to highlight a tab: ■ Capture for the most common picture-taking settings ■ Capture Plus for other picture-taking settings ■ Video for video settings ■ Setup for other camera settings 3 Press to get the best results from your camera SCN mode For...
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... lighting. Fluorescent-corrects the green cast of household light bulbs. Open Shade-for general picture taking. Options White Balance Auto (default)-automatically corrects white balance. Tungsten-corrects the orange cast of fluorescent lighting. www.kodak.com/go/support 33 Single AF-the camera focuses when the Shutter button is no need to press the Shutter button halfway down . Date Stamp On Imprint the date on pictures. Choose your camera Press Menu, to highlight Capture, to focus. Continuous AF (default)-because the camera...
... lighting. Fluorescent-corrects the green cast of household light bulbs. Open Shade-for general picture taking. Options White Balance Auto (default)-automatically corrects white balance. Tungsten-corrects the orange cast of fluorescent lighting. www.kodak.com/go/support 33 Single AF-the camera focuses when the Shutter button is no need to press the Shutter button halfway down . Date Stamp On Imprint the date on pictures. Choose your camera Press Menu, to highlight Capture, to focus. Continuous AF (default)-because the camera...
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....kodak.com/go/support Off (default) Image Stabilizer Continuous (default) Improves video stability, reducing the Single effects of camera shake. Off Quickview On (default) Change Quickview default. Auto (default)-the camera uses the card if one is employed. If not, the camera uses internal memory. videos. digital zoom. Off Advanced Digital Zoom Continuous-no pause between optical and Choose how digital zoom is in the camera. Internal Memory-the camera always uses internal memory, even if a card is disabled. Pause-after reaching 12X optical zoom, the zoom button...
....kodak.com/go/support Off (default) Image Stabilizer Continuous (default) Improves video stability, reducing the Single effects of camera shake. Off Quickview On (default) Change Quickview default. Auto (default)-the camera uses the card if one is employed. If not, the camera uses internal memory. videos. digital zoom. Off Advanced Digital Zoom Continuous-no pause between optical and Choose how digital zoom is in the camera. Internal Memory-the camera always uses internal memory, even if a card is disabled. Pause-after reaching 12X optical zoom, the zoom button...
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... of the screen. Press to tag the pictures/videos in . (10 x 15 cm). Tagging pictures/videos for prints up to 32 album names to Favorites . First-on your computer Use EasyShare software to create album names on a Kodak camera (not imported from another source) are displayed at a 3:2 aspect ratio with album names. www.kodak.com/go/support 45 Printing and emailing favorites 1 Turn the Mode dial to the camera's internal memory.
... of the screen. Press to tag the pictures/videos in . (10 x 15 cm). Tagging pictures/videos for prints up to 32 album names to Favorites . First-on your computer Use EasyShare software to create album names on a Kodak camera (not imported from another source) are displayed at a 3:2 aspect ratio with album names. www.kodak.com/go/support 45 Printing and emailing favorites 1 Turn the Mode dial to the camera's internal memory.
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... charged battery (page 2). ■ Get customer support help (page 57). 54 www.kodak.com/go/support If prompted, set language and date/time. ■ Press Shutter button all modes. on EVF/LCD ■ Remove memory card from the card (page 16) or insert a new card. ■ Change image storage location to take a picture ■ Turn camera off , then on again. almost or entirely full ■ Delete pictures from the camera. ■ Turn the camera off , then on again. ■ Remove the battery...
... charged battery (page 2). ■ Get customer support help (page 57). 54 www.kodak.com/go/support If prompted, set language and date/time. ■ Press Shutter button all modes. on EVF/LCD ■ Remove memory card from the card (page 16) or insert a new card. ■ Change image storage location to take a picture ■ Turn camera off , then on again. almost or entirely full ■ Delete pictures from the camera. ■ Turn the camera off , then on again. ■ Remove the battery...
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... 9). ■ To automatically set exposure and focus, press the Shutter button halfway. Make sure the camera is seated on camera and computer port (page 49). (If using P, A, or S mode, adjust exposure compensation (page 40). When the AF/AE indicator turns green, press the Shutter button completely down to internal memory (see the device's user's guide). Format card in the EasyShare software. ■ Adjust the camera Video Out setting (see page 37). ■ Make sure the external device settings are correct (see...
... 9). ■ To automatically set exposure and focus, press the Shutter button halfway. Make sure the camera is seated on camera and computer port (page 49). (If using P, A, or S mode, adjust exposure compensation (page 40). When the AF/AE indicator turns green, press the Shutter button completely down to internal memory (see the device's user's guide). Format card in the EasyShare software. ■ Adjust the camera Video Out setting (see page 37). ■ Make sure the external device settings are correct (see...
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...; Turn flash off . Make sure the camera is accessing internal memory/card or Favorites. ■ If you and the subject is not clear ■ To automatically set exposure and focus, press the Shutter button halfway. When the AF/AE indicator turns green, press the Shutter button completely down to take the picture. ■ Clean the lens (page 61). ■ Make sure camera is a connection between you are using P, A, or S mode, adjust Exposure compensation (page 41). Cannot print pictures. Direct printing (PictBridge) problems...
...; Turn flash off . Make sure the camera is accessing internal memory/card or Favorites. ■ If you and the subject is not clear ■ To automatically set exposure and focus, press the Shutter button halfway. When the AF/AE indicator turns green, press the Shutter button completely down to take the picture. ■ Clean the lens (page 61). ■ Make sure camera is a connection between you are using P, A, or S mode, adjust Exposure compensation (page 41). Cannot print pictures. Direct printing (PictBridge) problems...
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... repairs, etc.) Purchase camera accessories (camera docks, printer www.kodak.com/go/z812accessories docks, lenses, cards, chargers, etc.) Download the latest camera firmware and software www.kodak.com/go/z812downloads See online demonstrations of your camera www.kodak.com/go/howto Software Get information on EasyShare software Get help with the Windows operating system and working with digital pictures www.kodak.com/go/easysharesw (or click Help in EasyShare software) www.kodak.com/go/pcbasics Other Get support for other cameras, software...
... repairs, etc.) Purchase camera accessories (camera docks, printer www.kodak.com/go/z812accessories docks, lenses, cards, chargers, etc.) Download the latest camera firmware and software www.kodak.com/go/z812downloads See online demonstrations of your camera www.kodak.com/go/howto Software Get information on EasyShare software Get help with the Windows operating system and working with digital pictures www.kodak.com/go/easysharesw (or click Help in EasyShare software) www.kodak.com/go/pcbasics Other Get support for other cameras, software...
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... USB cable (U-8), EasyShare docks PictBridge support-Yes Self-timer-2 seconds, 10 seconds, 2-shot White Balance-Auto, Daylight, Open Shade, Tungsten, Fluorescent Color modes-High Color, Natural Color, Low Color, Black & White, Sepia Date stamp-On, Off Tripod mount-1/4 inch Operating temperature-32-104° F (0-40° C) Size-4.3 x 2.9 x 3 in. (10.8 x 7.4 x 7.6 cm) @ power off Weight-11.6 oz (330 g) without card or battery Care and maintenance ■ If you suspect water has gotten inside the camera, remove the battery and card. Kodak Li...
... USB cable (U-8), EasyShare docks PictBridge support-Yes Self-timer-2 seconds, 10 seconds, 2-shot White Balance-Auto, Daylight, Open Shade, Tungsten, Fluorescent Color modes-High Color, Natural Color, Low Color, Black & White, Sepia Date stamp-On, Off Tripod mount-1/4 inch Operating temperature-32-104° F (0-40° C) Size-4.3 x 2.9 x 3 in. (10.8 x 7.4 x 7.6 cm) @ power off Weight-11.6 oz (330 g) without card or battery Care and maintenance ■ If you suspect water has gotten inside the camera, remove the battery and card. Kodak Li...
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... battery life ■ Use power-saving features (see Using the Setup menu, page 35). Limit activities such as reviewing pictures/videos on the LCD. ■ Dirt on usage. Visit www.kodak.com/go/batterytypes. Do not discard cold batteries that battery fluid leaks onto your local Kodak customer support. ■ Dispose of batteries according to room temperature, they may vary based on the battery contacts can affect battery life. Battery...
... battery life ■ Use power-saving features (see Using the Setup menu, page 35). Limit activities such as reviewing pictures/videos on the LCD. ■ Dirt on usage. Visit www.kodak.com/go/batterytypes. Do not discard cold batteries that battery fluid leaks onto your local Kodak customer support. ■ Dispose of batteries according to room temperature, they may vary based on the battery contacts can affect battery life. Battery...
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... camera settings, 35 D date setting, 3 date stamp, 33 DC-in, ii delete button, ii deleting from internal memory, 16 from SD card, 16 protecting pictures, videos, 16 digital zoom, using, 8 displaying slide show, 23 disposal, recycling, 61 distant scenes, 10 dock connector, ii printer, 50 downloading pictures, 48 E edit videos, 20 emailing pictures, videos, 43 EVF (electronic viewfinder), ii EVF/LCD button, ii expected battery life, 63 exposure bracketing, 13 bracketing interval, 34 compensation, 40 metering, 34 external video device viewing pictures, videos...
... camera settings, 35 D date setting, 3 date stamp, 33 DC-in, ii delete button, ii deleting from internal memory, 16 from SD card, 16 protecting pictures, videos, 16 digital zoom, using, 8 displaying slide show, 23 disposal, recycling, 61 distant scenes, 10 dock connector, ii printer, 50 downloading pictures, 48 E edit videos, 20 emailing pictures, videos, 43 EVF (electronic viewfinder), ii EVF/LCD button, ii expected battery life, 63 exposure bracketing, 13 bracketing interval, 34 compensation, 40 metering, 34 external video device viewing pictures, videos...
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... printing, 52 printing tagged, 42 protecting, 16 reviewing, 15 tagging, 47 taking, modes, 29 transfer via USB cable, 48 portrait, 30 power, camera, 3 printer dock, 50 printing 72 from a card, 52 from computer, 52 optimizing printer, 57 order online, 52 PictBridge, 50 tagged pictures, 52 with EasyShare printer dock, 50 protecting pictures, videos, 16 R recycling, disposal, 61 red eye, flash, 9 regulatory information, 66 repair, 57 reset camera, 37 review button, ii, 15 reviewing pictures, 15 deleting, 16 protecting, 16 slide show, 23 reviewing videos, 15 deleting, 16 protecting...
... printing, 52 printing tagged, 42 protecting, 16 reviewing, 15 tagging, 47 taking, modes, 29 transfer via USB cable, 48 portrait, 30 power, camera, 3 printer dock, 50 printing 72 from a card, 52 from computer, 52 optimizing printer, 57 order online, 52 PictBridge, 50 tagged pictures, 52 with EasyShare printer dock, 50 protecting pictures, videos, 16 R recycling, disposal, 61 red eye, flash, 9 regulatory information, 66 repair, 57 reset camera, 37 review button, ii, 15 reviewing pictures, 15 deleting, 16 protecting, 16 slide show, 23 reviewing videos, 15 deleting, 16 protecting...
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... auto-focus, 17 camera sounds, 37 color mode, 32 date and time, 3 date stamp, 33 exposure bracketing, 34 exposure metering, 34 flash, 9 focus zone, 34 framing grid, 36 image stabilizer, 36 image storage, 36 language, 37 LCD brightness, 35 liveview, 36 orientation sensor, 36 picture quality, 32 picture taking mode, 29 reset camera, 37 self-timer, 11 sharpness, 34 video date display, 37 video out, 37 www.kodak.com/go/support video size, 17 white balance, 33 setup menu, using, 35 share button, ii sharpness, 34 shutter priority, 40 problems, 54 self-timer delay...
... auto-focus, 17 camera sounds, 37 color mode, 32 date and time, 3 date stamp, 33 exposure bracketing, 34 exposure metering, 34 flash, 9 focus zone, 34 framing grid, 36 image stabilizer, 36 image storage, 36 language, 37 LCD brightness, 35 liveview, 36 orientation sensor, 36 picture quality, 32 picture taking mode, 29 reset camera, 37 self-timer, 11 sharpness, 34 video date display, 37 video out, 37 www.kodak.com/go/support video size, 17 white balance, 33 setup menu, using, 35 share button, ii sharpness, 34 shutter priority, 40 problems, 54 self-timer delay...
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... USB (universal serial bus) transferring pictures, 48 V VCCI compliance, 68 video action print, 21 bookmarks, 22 checking settings, 28 copying, 27 date display, 37 deleting, 16 edit, 20 emailing tagged, 43 out, 37 protecting, 16 reviewing, 15 size, 17, 35 transfer to computer, 48 74 viewing, 15 viewfinder, ii viewing by date, album, 26 by multi-up, 25 viewing picture after taking, 15 W warranty, 64 white balance, 33 Windows OS, installing software, 48 Z zoom button, ii using, 8 www.kodak...
... USB (universal serial bus) transferring pictures, 48 V VCCI compliance, 68 video action print, 21 bookmarks, 22 checking settings, 28 copying, 27 date display, 37 deleting, 16 edit, 20 emailing tagged, 43 out, 37 protecting, 16 reviewing, 15 size, 17, 35 transfer to computer, 48 74 viewing, 15 viewfinder, ii viewing by date, album, 26 by multi-up, 25 viewing picture after taking, 15 W warranty, 64 white balance, 33 Windows OS, installing software, 48 Z zoom button, ii using, 8 www.kodak...
