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Follow the on-screen instructions. ENGLISH ᕡ Installing the software Before connecting any cables, install the software that was included with your camera. After installing the software, return to this User Guide. ᕢ Loading the batteries Kodak Li-Ion rechargeable digital camera battery KLIC-8000 (rechargeable) Kodak lithium digital camera battery CRV3 (non-rechargeable) www.kodak.com/go/z8612support 2 AA lithium (non-rechargeable) Alkaline batteries are NOT compatible. 1
Follow the on-screen instructions. ENGLISH ᕡ Installing the software Before connecting any cables, install the software that was included with your camera. After installing the software, return to this User Guide. ᕢ Loading the batteries Kodak Li-Ion rechargeable digital camera battery KLIC-8000 (rechargeable) Kodak lithium digital camera battery CRV3 (non-rechargeable) www.kodak.com/go/z8612support 2 AA lithium (non-rechargeable) Alkaline batteries are NOT compatible. 1
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When the framing marks turn green, press the Shutter button completely down. 2 Press the Shutter button completely down and release. To stop recording, press and release the Shutter button again. 4 www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter ENGLISH ᕦ Taking a picture/video Pictures Videos 1 Smart Scene 1 mode Video mode Framing marks 2 Press the Shutter button halfway to lock the focus.
When the framing marks turn green, press the Shutter button completely down. 2 Press the Shutter button completely down and release. To stop recording, press and release the Shutter button again. 4 www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter ENGLISH ᕦ Taking a picture/video Pictures Videos 1 Smart Scene 1 mode Video mode Framing marks 2 Press the Shutter button halfway to lock the focus.
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ENGLISH ᕧ Reviewing pictures/videos Review previous/next picture/video ᕨ Transferring pictures/videos USB cable 1 Turn off camera. U-8 For dock compatibility, visit www.kodak.com/go /z8612accessories. Kodak EasyShare software opens on camera. To use an EasyShare dock, see its Getting Started Guide. Kodak EasyShare printer dock or camera dock (May be sold separately.) 2 Connect USB cable. 3 Turn on your computer USB and prompts you through cable the transfer process. To purchase accessories, visit www.kodak.com/go /dockcompatibility. www.kodak.com/go/z8612support...
ENGLISH ᕧ Reviewing pictures/videos Review previous/next picture/video ᕨ Transferring pictures/videos USB cable 1 Turn off camera. U-8 For dock compatibility, visit www.kodak.com/go /z8612accessories. Kodak EasyShare software opens on camera. To use an EasyShare dock, see its Getting Started Guide. Kodak EasyShare printer dock or camera dock (May be sold separately.) 2 Connect USB cable. 3 Turn on your computer USB and prompts you through cable the transfer process. To purchase accessories, visit www.kodak.com/go /dockcompatibility. www.kodak.com/go/z8612support...
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... learning! You have: • set up your camera • taken pictures • transferred pictures to your camera! Finish reading this book, so you can take and share your best pictures! Visit www.kodak.com/go/z8612support and www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter for: • the extended user guide • interactive troubleshooting and repairs • interactive tutorials • FAQs • downloads • accessories • printing information • product registration...
... learning! You have: • set up your camera • taken pictures • transferred pictures to your camera! Finish reading this book, so you can take and share your best pictures! Visit www.kodak.com/go/z8612support and www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter for: • the extended user guide • interactive troubleshooting and repairs • interactive tutorials • FAQs • downloads • accessories • printing information • product registration...
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...-shoot simplicity under special conditions. Video Video with your camera Capture modes Capture mode For Smart Scene General picture taking -offers an excellent balance of image quality and ease of use. P Aperture A priority S Shutter M priority Manual ISO High ISO People in low-light scenes. Program More creative control. (See page 20). When the Shutter button is pressed halfway, faces are detected, the scene is analyzed, and the best settings are applied. Panorama...
...-shoot simplicity under special conditions. Video Video with your camera Capture modes Capture mode For Smart Scene General picture taking -offers an excellent balance of image quality and ease of use. P Aperture A priority S Shutter M priority Manual ISO High ISO People in low-light scenes. Program More creative control. (See page 20). When the Shutter button is pressed halfway, faces are detected, the scene is analyzed, and the best settings are applied. Panorama...
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... your subject. NOTE: To get a focused picture every time, remember: ■ Use the auto focus framing marks, page 4. Doing more with your camera Using optical zoom Use optical zoom to get up to 5X beyond optical zoom while taking pictures/videos. 1 Use the LCD to frame your subject. 2 Press Telephoto (T) or Wide (W) to your subject before taking pictures.You may notice decreased image quality when using digital zoom. 10 www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter
... your subject. NOTE: To get a focused picture every time, remember: ■ Use the auto focus framing marks, page 4. Doing more with your camera Using optical zoom Use optical zoom to get up to 5X beyond optical zoom while taking pictures/videos. 1 Use the LCD to frame your subject. 2 Press Telephoto (T) or Wide (W) to your subject before taking pictures.You may notice decreased image quality when using digital zoom. 10 www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter
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... scroll through flash modes. (See flash modes below.) Flash-to the flash, automatically corrects red-eye in heavy shadows. Never. www.kodak.com/go/z8612support 11 The flash opens when you turn on (in the (in the Setup menu): the flash Setup menu): the flash fires once so the fires once and the camera eyes become accustomed to -subject distance in shadow or is "backlit" (when the light is the picture. Use when...
... scroll through flash modes. (See flash modes below.) Flash-to the flash, automatically corrects red-eye in heavy shadows. Never. www.kodak.com/go/z8612support 11 The flash opens when you turn on (in the (in the Setup menu): the flash Setup menu): the flash fires once so the fires once and the camera eyes become accustomed to -subject distance in shadow or is "backlit" (when the light is the picture. Use when...
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... Shutter button halfway, then completely down. Camera uses infinity auto-focus. Auto-focus framing marks are not available in . (12-60 cm) Telephoto: 2-4.3 ft (0.6-1.3m) To gain sharpness of flash, if possible.) Camera automatically sets the focus distance depending on the zoom position: Wide angle: 4.7-23.7 in Landscape. 12 www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter Use available light instead of distant scenes. Focus mode Description Normal AF Focus setting for general picture-taking. Macro...
... Shutter button halfway, then completely down. Camera uses infinity auto-focus. Auto-focus framing marks are not available in . (12-60 cm) Telephoto: 2-4.3 ft (0.6-1.3m) To gain sharpness of flash, if possible.) Camera automatically sets the focus distance depending on the zoom position: Wide angle: 4.7-23.7 in Landscape. 12 www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter Use available light instead of distant scenes. Focus mode Description Normal AF Focus setting for general picture-taking. Macro...
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... the Shutter button completely down. NOTE: The video stops when no storage space remains. Only the 2- www.kodak.com/go/z8612support 13 Doing more with your camera Taking self-timer pictures Use the self-timer when you have time to get into the scene) ■ Again for a 2-second delay (for a steady, auto-shutter release on a tripod or flat surface. In most Still modes, press the Self-timer/Burst button...
... the Shutter button completely down. NOTE: The video stops when no storage space remains. Only the 2- www.kodak.com/go/z8612support 13 Doing more with your camera Taking self-timer pictures Use the self-timer when you have time to get into the scene) ■ Again for a 2-second delay (for a steady, auto-shutter release on a tripod or flat surface. In most Still modes, press the Self-timer/Burst button...
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... your camera Taking burst pictures 1 In most Still modes, press the Self-timer/Burst button until the desired Burst mode appears. (See table, below.) NOTE: Burst is pressed. The camera stops taking pictures when you release the Shutter button or when the pictures are saved. Mode Icon First Burst Description Purpose Camera takes up to 30 pictures while the Shutter Capture an event when the button is uncertain. Last Burst Camera takes up to take pictures...
... your camera Taking burst pictures 1 In most Still modes, press the Self-timer/Burst button until the desired Burst mode appears. (See table, below.) NOTE: Burst is pressed. The camera stops taking pictures when you release the Shutter button or when the pictures are saved. Mode Icon First Burst Description Purpose Camera takes up to 30 pictures while the Shutter Capture an event when the button is uncertain. Last Burst Camera takes up to take pictures...
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Doing more with your camera Understanding the picture-taking icons Status icons indicate mode, feature, and camera status. Self-timer/Burst Picture size Flash mode Focus mode Capture mode Histogram Exposure bracketing Date stamp Pictures/time remaining Storage location Zoom indicator Auto focus control White balance Focus zone Exposure metering Image Stabilizer Aperture Shutter speed Low battery ISO speed Flash compensation Exposure compensation www.kodak.com/go/z8612support 15
Doing more with your camera Understanding the picture-taking icons Status icons indicate mode, feature, and camera status. Self-timer/Burst Picture size Flash mode Focus mode Capture mode Histogram Exposure bracketing Date stamp Pictures/time remaining Storage location Zoom indicator Auto focus control White balance Focus zone Exposure metering Image Stabilizer Aperture Shutter speed Low battery ISO speed Flash compensation Exposure compensation www.kodak.com/go/z8612support 15
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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 OK button. 4 Choose an option, then press the OK button. www.kodak.com/go/z8612support 17
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 OK button. 4 Choose an option, then press the OK button. www.kodak.com/go/z8612support 17
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Working with pictures/videos Understanding the review icons Pictures Print tag Email tag Protected Favorite tag Review mode Picture number Image storage location Selected picture Perfect Touch tech. Tag Scroll arrows Videos Email tag Protected Review mode Selected picture Low battery Video length Video number Image storage location Tag Scroll arrows 18 Low battery www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter
Working with pictures/videos Understanding the review icons Pictures Print tag Email tag Protected Favorite tag Review mode Picture number Image storage location Selected picture Perfect Touch tech. Tag Scroll arrows Videos Email tag Protected Review mode Selected picture Low battery Video length Video number Image storage location Tag Scroll arrows 18 Low battery www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter
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....kodak.com/go/z8612support 19 3 Using the advanced features Using the Menu button to highlight a setting, then press the OK button. 4 Choose an option, then press the OK button. others remain until you change settings NOTE: Some settings remain until you turn off the camera. 1 Press the Menu button. 2 Press to highlight a menu tab: ■ Capture for the most common picture-taking settings. Available only in PASM and Panorama modes. ■ Setup...
....kodak.com/go/z8612support 19 3 Using the advanced features Using the Menu button to highlight a setting, then press the OK button. 4 Choose an option, then press the OK button. others remain until you change settings NOTE: Some settings remain until you turn off the camera. 1 Press the Menu button. 2 Press to highlight a menu tab: ■ Capture for the most common picture-taking settings. Available only in PASM and Panorama modes. ■ Setup...
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... auto shooting Exposure compensation (how with full access to its default setting. 20 www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter Aperture, exposure compensation, flash compensation, and ISO speed S Shutter Priority M Manual Shutter Priority mode is primarily used to pictures taken in P, A, S, or M modes apply only to Shutter speed, exposure prevent blur when your camera and pictures. The aperture setting may be affected by optical zoom. Mode When to use a tripod for P, A, S, and M modes-even when you change in those modes. Using the advanced features Using...
... auto shooting Exposure compensation (how with full access to its default setting. 20 www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter Aperture, exposure compensation, flash compensation, and ISO speed S Shutter Priority M Manual Shutter Priority mode is primarily used to pictures taken in P, A, S, or M modes apply only to Shutter speed, exposure prevent blur when your camera and pictures. The aperture setting may be affected by optical zoom. Mode When to use a tripod for P, A, S, and M modes-even when you change in those modes. Using the advanced features Using...
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... picture sizes. Using the advanced features Changing P, A, S, or M mode settings Aperture Shutter speed 1 Turn the Mode dial to light. ISO speed Flash compensation Exposure compensation 2 Press to access available settings: Aperture-(also known as f-stop) control the size of the lens opening, which determines the depth of field. ■ Smaller f-stop numbers indicate a smaller lens opening ; If the picture is too light, decrease the setting; if it's too dark, increase the setting. ISO-adjust the camera's sensitivity to P, A, S, or M. ISO 3200 available only in a picture...
... picture sizes. Using the advanced features Changing P, A, S, or M mode settings Aperture Shutter speed 1 Turn the Mode dial to light. ISO speed Flash compensation Exposure compensation 2 Press to access available settings: Aperture-(also known as f-stop) control the size of the lens opening, which determines the depth of field. ■ Smaller f-stop numbers indicate a smaller lens opening ; If the picture is too light, decrease the setting; if it's too dark, increase the setting. ISO-adjust the camera's sensitivity to P, A, S, or M. ISO 3200 available only in a picture...
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.../SDHC card. 22 www.kodak.com/go /z8612support and select Interactive Troubleshooting & Repairs. not function, visit www.kodak.com/go /easysharecenter Make sure the camera is turned off when a card is on . turn off , then back on . Camera does not ■ Remove the battery, then reinsert or replace it. corrupted. Do not insert or remove card while the camera is before inserting or removing a card. Caution: Formatting a card deletes all pictures and videos, including protected files. Camera problems If...
.../SDHC card. 22 www.kodak.com/go /z8612support and select Interactive Troubleshooting & Repairs. not function, visit www.kodak.com/go /easysharecenter Make sure the camera is turned off when a card is on . turn off , then back on . Camera does not ■ Remove the battery, then reinsert or replace it. corrupted. Do not insert or remove card while the camera is before inserting or removing a card. Caution: Formatting a card deletes all pictures and videos, including protected files. Camera problems If...
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... 23 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 an extended period of batteries according to qualified service personnel. If the LCD breaks, do not touch the glass or liquid. Contact Kodak customer support. ■ The use only. Contact your local Kodak customer support. ■ Dispose of time. For...
... 23 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 an extended period of batteries according to qualified service personnel. If the LCD breaks, do not touch the glass or liquid. Contact Kodak customer support. ■ The use only. Contact your local Kodak customer support. ■ Dispose of time. For...
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...service facility for one year from the purchase date or such longer period as any implied warranty is expressly disclaimed. Kodak makes no other rights which vary from state to state or by Kodak (such as third party ink or ink tanks), failure to follow Kodak's operation, maintenance or repacking instructions, failure to use...of any necessary adjustments and/or replacement parts. Appendix Kodak warrants Kodak consumer electronic products and accessories ("Products"), excluding batteries, to be free from malfunctions and defects in making repairs, those parts may be ...
...service facility for one year from the purchase date or such longer period as any implied warranty is expressly disclaimed. Kodak makes no other rights which vary from state to state or by Kodak (such as third party ink or ink tanks), failure to follow Kodak's operation, maintenance or repacking instructions, failure to use...of any necessary adjustments and/or replacement parts. Appendix Kodak warrants Kodak consumer electronic products and accessories ("Products"), excluding batteries, to be free from malfunctions and defects in making repairs, those parts may be ...
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... are designed to radio communications. Regulatory compliance FCC compliance and advisory Kodak EasyShare Z8612/ZD8612 IS digital camera This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the product or specified additional components or accessories elsewhere defined to be used in order to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed or used in a particular...
... are designed to radio communications. Regulatory compliance FCC compliance and advisory Kodak EasyShare Z8612/ZD8612 IS digital camera This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the product or specified additional components or accessories elsewhere defined to be used in order to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed or used in a particular...
