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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 Follow the on-screen instructions.
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ENGLISH ᕣ Attaching the strap 1 2 ᕤ Turning on the camera Note: After you turn off the camera, carefully push down the flash to close it. 2 www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter
ENGLISH ᕣ Attaching the strap 1 2 ᕤ Turning on the camera Note: After you turn off the camera, carefully push down the flash to close it. 2 www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter
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.... ENGLISH ᕧ Reviewing pictures/videos Review previous/next picture/video ᕨ Transferring pictures/videos USB cable 1 Turn off camera. To purchase accessories, visit www.kodak.com/go/z8612accessories. Kodak EasyShare software opens on camera. 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...
.... ENGLISH ᕧ Reviewing pictures/videos Review previous/next picture/video ᕨ Transferring pictures/videos USB cable 1 Turn off camera. To purchase accessories, visit www.kodak.com/go/z8612accessories. Kodak EasyShare software opens on camera. 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...
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Congratulations! ENGLISH ᕩ Keep learning about your best pictures! Finish reading this book, so you can take and share your camera! 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 •...
Congratulations! ENGLISH ᕩ Keep learning about your best pictures! Finish reading this book, so you can take and share your camera! 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 •...
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SCN Scene Point-and-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. Program More creative control. (... the best settings are applied. P Aperture A priority S Shutter M priority Manual ISO High ISO People in low-light scenes. 1 Doing more with sound. (See page 4.) www.kodak.com/go/z8612support 9
SCN Scene Point-and-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. Program More creative control. (... the best settings are applied. P Aperture A priority S Shutter M priority Manual ISO High ISO People in low-light scenes. 1 Doing more with sound. (See page 4.) www.kodak.com/go/z8612support 9
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... @ telephoto Macro 4.7-23.7 in. (12-60 cm) @ wide 2-4.3 ft (0.6-1.3m) @ telephoto Use digital zoom to get a focused picture every time, remember: ■ Use the auto focus framing marks, page 4. Optical Digital zoom zoom ■ As you zoom in, move away from your subject. NOTE: To get up to... 12X closer to your subject before taking pictures.You may notice decreased image quality when using digital zoom. 10 www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter Doing more with your camera Using optical zoom Use optical zoom to get up to 5X beyond optical zoom while taking pictures/videos...
... @ telephoto Macro 4.7-23.7 in. (12-60 cm) @ wide 2-4.3 ft (0.6-1.3m) @ telephoto Use digital zoom to get a focused picture every time, remember: ■ Use the auto focus framing marks, page 4. Optical Digital zoom zoom ■ As you zoom in, move away from your subject. NOTE: To get up to... 12X closer to your subject before taking pictures.You may notice decreased image quality when using digital zoom. 10 www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter Doing more with your camera Using optical zoom Use optical zoom to get up to 5X beyond optical zoom while taking pictures/videos...
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... angle 1.6-25.6 ft (0.5-7.8m) Telephoto 3.9-14.4 ft (1.2-4.4 m) Flash modes Auto Off Flash fires When the lighting conditions require it. In low light, hold the camera steady or use a tripod. If Red-eye Pre-flash is turned off If Red-eye Pre-flash is turned on 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 heavy shadows. www.kodak.com/go/z8612support 11 Doing more with your camera Taking flash pictures Use the flash when you take a picture, regardless of the lighting conditions.
... angle 1.6-25.6 ft (0.5-7.8m) Telephoto 3.9-14.4 ft (1.2-4.4 m) Flash modes Auto Off Flash fires When the lighting conditions require it. In low light, hold the camera steady or use a tripod. If Red-eye Pre-flash is turned off If Red-eye Pre-flash is turned on 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 heavy shadows. www.kodak.com/go/z8612support 11 Doing more with your camera Taking flash pictures Use the flash when you take a picture, regardless of the lighting conditions.
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... the scene. Doing more with your camera Using focus modes 1 In most Still modes, press the Focus button: ■ Once for Macro (close range. Camera uses infinity auto-focus. Use available light instead 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 Auto-focus framing marks are...
... the scene. Doing more with your camera Using focus modes 1 In most Still modes, press the Focus button: ■ Once for Macro (close range. Camera uses infinity auto-focus. Use available light instead 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 Auto-focus framing marks are...
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... down . Only the 2- www.kodak.com/go/z8612support 13 Use the same procedure to use the self-timer in Video mode, but: ■ Turn the Mode dial to Video . ■ Press the Shutter button completely down . Doing more with your camera Taking self-timer pictures Use the self... release on a tripod or flat surface. and 10-second options are available in a picture, or to ensure a steady Shutter button press. 1 Place the camera on a tripod) ■ Again for 2-shot (one picture taken after 10 seconds and another picture taken 8 seconds later) 2 Compose the scene. To cancel...
... down . Only the 2- www.kodak.com/go/z8612support 13 Use the same procedure to use the self-timer in Video mode, but: ■ Turn the Mode dial to Video . ■ Press the Shutter button completely down . Doing more with your camera Taking self-timer pictures Use the self... release on a tripod or flat surface. and 10-second options are available in a picture, or to ensure a steady Shutter button press. 1 Place the camera on a tripod) ■ Again for 2-shot (one picture taken after 10 seconds and another picture taken 8 seconds later) 2 Compose the scene. To cancel...
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...: A child blowing out birthday candles. 14 www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter Mode Icon First Burst Description Purpose Camera takes up to take pictures. Example: A person swinging a golf club. released, only the last 4 pictures are taken. The camera stops taking pictures when you release the Shutter button or... completely down and hold it to 30 pictures while the Shutter Capture an event when the button is pressed. Doing more with your camera Taking burst pictures 1 In most Still modes, press the Self-timer/Burst button until the desired Burst mode appears. (See table,...
...: A child blowing out birthday candles. 14 www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter Mode Icon First Burst Description Purpose Camera takes up to take pictures. Example: A person swinging a golf club. released, only the last 4 pictures are taken. The camera stops taking pictures when you release the Shutter button or... completely down and hold it to 30 pictures while the Shutter Capture an event when the button is pressed. Doing more with your camera Taking burst pictures 1 In most Still modes, press the Self-timer/Burst button until the desired Burst mode appears. (See table,...
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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 Doing more with your camera Understanding the picture-taking icons Status icons indicate mode, feature, and camera status.
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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 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.
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NOTE: Press the Info button for other picture-taking settings. ■ Capture + for other camera settings. 3 Press to change them; www.kodak.com/go/z8612support 19 Some capture modes offer limited settings. 3 Using the advanced features Using the Menu button to highlight a setting, then press the OK ...
NOTE: Press the Info button for other picture-taking settings. ■ Capture + for other camera settings. 3 Press to change them; www.kodak.com/go/z8612support 19 Some capture modes offer limited settings. 3 Using the advanced features Using the Menu button to highlight a setting, then press the OK ...
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... and M modes-even when you want more control over your subject is primarily used to its default setting. 20 www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter The compensation, flash camera automatically sets the aperture for compensation, and ISO speed proper exposure. (To prevent blur, use a tripod for slow compensation..., and ISO speed shutter speeds.) NOTE: Settings you change modes or turn off the camera. Use Reset Camera (in those modes. Mode When to use a tripod for slow shutter speeds.) Manual mode offers the highest level of creative Aperture...
... and M modes-even when you want more control over your subject is primarily used to its default setting. 20 www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter The compensation, flash camera automatically sets the aperture for compensation, and ISO speed proper exposure. (To prevent blur, use a tripod for slow compensation..., and ISO speed shutter speeds.) NOTE: Settings you change modes or turn off the camera. Use Reset Camera (in those modes. Mode When to use a tripod for slow shutter speeds.) Manual mode offers the highest level of creative Aperture...
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... speed-control how long the shutter stays open. (Use a tripod for landscapes and well-lit conditions. www.kodak.com/go/z8612support 21 good for slow shutter speeds.) Exposure Compensation-adjust the exposure. ISO-adjust the camera's sensitivity to P, A, S, or M. ISO 3200 available only in a picture. NOTE: A higher ISO may produce unwanted "noise...
... speed-control how long the shutter stays open. (Use a tripod for landscapes and well-lit conditions. www.kodak.com/go/z8612support 21 good for slow shutter speeds.) Exposure Compensation-adjust the exposure. ISO-adjust the camera's sensitivity to P, A, S, or M. ISO 3200 available only in a picture. NOTE: A higher ISO may produce unwanted "noise...
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... protected files. inserted or removed. ■ Try another SD/SDHC card. 22 www.kodak.com/go /z8612support and select Interactive Troubleshooting & Repairs. Make sure the camera is turned off . 4 Solving camera problems For step-by-step product support, visit www.kodak.com/go/z8612support and select Interactive Troubleshooting & Repairs. Stored pictures are ■ Retake...
... protected files. inserted or removed. ■ Try another SD/SDHC card. 22 www.kodak.com/go /z8612support and select Interactive Troubleshooting & Repairs. Make sure the camera is turned off . 4 Solving camera problems For step-by-step product support, visit www.kodak.com/go/z8612support and select Interactive Troubleshooting & Repairs. Stored pictures are ■ Retake...
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...energy and, if not installed or used in accordance with FCC regulation. Regulatory compliance FCC compliance and advisory Kodak EasyShare Z8612/ZD8612 IS digital camera This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for compliance could void the user's ...by the party responsible for a Class B digital device, pursuant to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. Appendix Outside the United States and Canada In countries other act. Unless a specific Kodak warranty is communicated to operate the equipment. These...
...energy and, if not installed or used in accordance with FCC regulation. Regulatory compliance FCC compliance and advisory Kodak EasyShare Z8612/ZD8612 IS digital camera This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for compliance could void the user's ...by the party responsible for a Class B digital device, pursuant to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. Appendix Outside the United States and Canada In countries other act. Unless a specific Kodak warranty is communicated to operate the equipment. These...