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...the on while the charger is plugged in. (See the charger documentation for instructions and charging times.) For longer life, charge KODAK Ni-MH Pre-Charged Rechargeable Batteries AA prior to use, and occasionally discharge them to this user guide. ᕢ Charging ... loading the batteries Lights are on -screen instructions. After installing the software, return to depletion. See the Extended user guide www.kodak.com/go/z980support www.kodak.com/go/z980support 1 ENGLISH ᕡ Installing the software Before connecting any cables, install the software that was included with your...
...the on while the charger is plugged in. (See the charger documentation for instructions and charging times.) For longer life, charge KODAK Ni-MH Pre-Charged Rechargeable Batteries AA prior to use, and occasionally discharge them to this user guide. ᕢ Charging ... loading the batteries Lights are on -screen instructions. After installing the software, return to depletion. See the Extended user guide www.kodak.com/go/z980support www.kodak.com/go/z980support 1 ENGLISH ᕡ Installing the software Before connecting any cables, install the software that was included with your...
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... inserted one way; NOTE: The AC adapter does not charge the batteries. 2 www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter Inserting or removing a card when the camera is 32 GB.) CAUTION: A card can use an accessory KODAK 5-Volt AC Adapter to store more pictures and videos. (Maximum supported card size is ...on the camera. ENGLISH Using an (accessory) SD or SDHC Card Your camera has internal memory. forcing it may...
... inserted one way; NOTE: The AC adapter does not charge the batteries. 2 www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter Inserting or removing a card when the camera is 32 GB.) CAUTION: A card can use an accessory KODAK 5-Volt AC Adapter to store more pictures and videos. (Maximum supported card size is ...on the camera. ENGLISH Using an (accessory) SD or SDHC Card Your camera has internal memory. forcing it may...
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OK to accept. OK to accept. to change . for previous/next field. Date/Time: At the prompt, press OK. See the Extended user guide www.kodak.com/go/z980support www.kodak.com/go/z980support 3 ENGLISH ᕣ Turning on the camera ᕤ Setting the language and date/time Language: to change current field.
OK to accept. OK to accept. to change . for previous/next field. Date/Time: At the prompt, press OK. See the Extended user guide www.kodak.com/go/z980support www.kodak.com/go/z980support 3 ENGLISH ᕣ Turning on the camera ᕤ Setting the language and date/time Language: to change current field.
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KODAK EASYSHARE Software opens on the camera. ENGLISH ᕧ Transferring pictures/videos 1 Turn off the camera. 2 Connect the KODAK USB Cable, Model U-8. 3 Turn on your computer and prompts you through the transfer process. See the Extended user guide Purchase accessories www.kodak.com/go/z980support www.kodak.com/go/z980accessories 6 www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter
KODAK EASYSHARE Software opens on the camera. ENGLISH ᕧ Transferring pictures/videos 1 Turn off the camera. 2 Connect the KODAK USB Cable, Model U-8. 3 Turn on your computer and prompts you through the transfer process. See the Extended user guide Purchase accessories www.kodak.com/go/z980support www.kodak.com/go/z980accessories 6 www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter
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Because the more you know your camera, the more confident you learn nothing else about your camera Your camera offers a built-in Help system. It describes every setting for every menu choice. Scroll through a Help topic See the Extended user guide www.kodak.com/go/z980support www.kodak.com/go/z980support 7 If you become. 1 Press the Menu button, then highlight a menu choice. 2 Press the Info button. ENGLISH ᕨ Getting help from your camera, learn how to use on-camera Help.
Because the more you know your camera, the more confident you learn nothing else about your camera Your camera offers a built-in Help system. It describes every setting for every menu choice. Scroll through a Help topic See the Extended user guide www.kodak.com/go/z980support www.kodak.com/go/z980support 7 If you become. 1 Press the Menu button, then highlight a menu choice. 2 Press the Info button. ENGLISH ᕨ Getting help from your camera, learn how to use on-camera Help.
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Use to take pictures in the vertical, portrait orientation. 1 Turn off the camera. 2 Attach and tighten the grip. 3 Turn on the camera. 4 Slide the Portrait switch. 5 Take pictures in the portrait orientation. ENGLISH Using the vertical grip (for portrait orientation) The vertical grip makes it easier to take pictures. Use the Portrait Shutter button to zoom. Learn more about taking focused pictures see page 4 8 www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter
Use to take pictures in the vertical, portrait orientation. 1 Turn off the camera. 2 Attach and tighten the grip. 3 Turn on the camera. 4 Slide the Portrait switch. 5 Take pictures in the portrait orientation. ENGLISH Using the vertical grip (for portrait orientation) The vertical grip makes it easier to take pictures. Use the Portrait Shutter button to zoom. Learn more about taking focused pictures see page 4 8 www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter
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You have: • set up your camera • taken pictures • transferred pictures to your camera! Visit www.kodak.com/go/z980support: • the extended user guide • interactive troubleshooting and repairs • interactive tutorials • FAQs • downloads • accessories • printing information • product registration 10 www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter ENGLISH ᕩ Keep learning about your computer Keep learning! Congratulations! Finish reading this book, so you can take and share your best pictures!
You have: • set up your camera • taken pictures • transferred pictures to your camera! Visit www.kodak.com/go/z980support: • the extended user guide • interactive troubleshooting and repairs • interactive tutorials • FAQs • downloads • accessories • printing information • product registration 10 www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter ENGLISH ᕩ Keep learning about your computer Keep learning! Congratulations! Finish reading this book, so you can take and share your best pictures!
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... M Manual Video "Stitching" 2 or 3 pictures into 1 panoramic scene. Sport Subjects that best suits your camera Choose the mode that are in motion. Shutter speed is fast. More creative control. (See the Extended user guide at www.kodak.com/go/z980support.) Video with your subjects and surroundings. Point-and-shoot simplicity when taking...
... M Manual Video "Stitching" 2 or 3 pictures into 1 panoramic scene. Sport Subjects that best suits your camera Choose the mode that are in motion. Shutter speed is fast. More creative control. (See the Extended user guide at www.kodak.com/go/z980support.) Video with your subjects and surroundings. Point-and-shoot simplicity when taking...
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NOTE: If the mode description turns off before you finish reading it, press OK. 3 Press OK to Video . 2 Press the Shutter button completely down, then release it. To review and work with your camera Taking a video 1 Turn the Mode dial to choose a Scene mode. 14 www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter Doing more with videos, see page 19. To stop recording, press and release the Shutter button again. Using Scene (SCN) modes Choose a Scene mode-for great pictures in practically any situation. 1 Turn the Mode dial to Scene . 2 Press to display Scene modes.
NOTE: If the mode description turns off before you finish reading it, press OK. 3 Press OK to Video . 2 Press the Shutter button completely down, then release it. To review and work with your camera Taking a video 1 Turn the Mode dial to choose a Scene mode. 14 www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter Doing more with videos, see page 19. To stop recording, press and release the Shutter button again. Using Scene (SCN) modes Choose a Scene mode-for great pictures in practically any situation. 1 Turn the Mode dial to Scene . 2 Press to display Scene modes.
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... Telephoto (T) to zoom out. 3 Take the picture or video. Press Wide Angle (W) to zoom in . (10 x 15 cm) print. www.kodak.com/go/z980support 15 Optical zoom Digital zoom Using digital zoom To turn on the LCD or EVF turns red when the picture quality reaches the limit for an acceptable 4 x 6-in... . Doing more with your camera Using the optical zoom 1 Use the LCD or EVF to frame your subject. The slider on /off digital zoom, see the Setup menu (page 18). NOTE: To get a focused picture every time, remember: ...
... Telephoto (T) to zoom out. 3 Take the picture or video. Press Wide Angle (W) to zoom in . (10 x 15 cm) print. www.kodak.com/go/z980support 15 Optical zoom Digital zoom Using digital zoom To turn on the LCD or EVF turns red when the picture quality reaches the limit for an acceptable 4 x 6-in... . Doing more with your camera Using the optical zoom 1 Use the LCD or EVF to frame your subject. The slider on /off digital zoom, see the Setup menu (page 18). NOTE: To get a focused picture every time, remember: ...
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... modes. Fill Every time you take a picture, regardless of the lighting conditions. Digital Correction A preflash fires, shrinking the eye pupil, before the picture is shown on the LCD or EVF. the camera corrects red eye. A preflash does not fire; NOTE: To attach an external flash...in Smart Capture mode. Red-eye Reduction Preflash To choose Preflash or Digital Correction, see the Extended user guide at www.kodak.com/go/z980support. 16 www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter NOTE: When using digital correction, image processing takes longer than when using preflash. Flash modes Auto...
... modes. Fill Every time you take a picture, regardless of the lighting conditions. Digital Correction A preflash fires, shrinking the eye pupil, before the picture is shown on the LCD or EVF. the camera corrects red eye. A preflash does not fire; NOTE: To attach an external flash...in Smart Capture mode. Red-eye Reduction Preflash To choose Preflash or Digital Correction, see the Extended user guide at www.kodak.com/go/z980support. 16 www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter NOTE: When using digital correction, image processing takes longer than when using preflash. Flash modes Auto...
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... Auto Focus, Landscape, Macro, and Super Macro modes. For information about the self-timer and burst modes, see the Extended user guide www.kodak.com/go /z980support 17 Using the Focus button Mode Auto Focus (AF) Landscape Press the Focus button repeatedly to scroll through self-timer and ...Macro Subjects that are 1-30 cm (0.4-11.8 in .) from the lens. Macro Subjects that are 10-100 cm (3.9-39.4 in .) from the lens. www.kodak.com/go /z980support. Using the Drive button Doing more with your camera Press the Drive button repeatedly to scroll through a window.
... Auto Focus, Landscape, Macro, and Super Macro modes. For information about the self-timer and burst modes, see the Extended user guide www.kodak.com/go /z980support 17 Using the Focus button Mode Auto Focus (AF) Landscape Press the Focus button repeatedly to scroll through self-timer and ...Macro Subjects that are 1-30 cm (0.4-11.8 in .) from the lens. Macro Subjects that are 10-100 cm (3.9-39.4 in .) from the lens. www.kodak.com/go /z980support. Using the Drive button Doing more with your camera Press the Drive button repeatedly to scroll through a window.
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...button. 2 Press to highlight a tab: ■ Capture/Video for other camera settings 3 Press to highlight a setting, then press OK. 4 Highlight an option, then press OK. To get the best results from your camera. and video-taking icons Focus mode Self timer/Burst Flash mode Capture mode Pictures.../time remaining Zoom slider Tag name 18 Date stamp Battery level www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter Doing more with your camera Using the menu button to change settings You can change settings to get the most common picture- IMPORTANT...
...button. 2 Press to highlight a tab: ■ Capture/Video for other camera settings 3 Press to highlight a setting, then press OK. 4 Highlight an option, then press OK. To get the best results from your camera. and video-taking icons Focus mode Self timer/Burst Flash mode Capture mode Pictures.../time remaining Zoom slider Tag name 18 Date stamp Battery level www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter Doing more with your camera Using the menu button to change settings You can change settings to get the most common picture- IMPORTANT...
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...). Do not insert/remove card while the camera is operating normally. Pictures remaining ■ The camera is on. Camera does not turn ■ Remove the battery, then reinsert or replace it. Shutter button works (see page 1). www.kodak.com/go /z980support and select Step-by...-Step Solutions and Repair. If the camera still off. 4 Solving camera problems Status Solution Shutter button does not ■ If the Portrait switch is ...
...). Do not insert/remove card while the camera is operating normally. Pictures remaining ■ The camera is on. Camera does not turn ■ Remove the battery, then reinsert or replace it. Shutter button works (see page 1). www.kodak.com/go /z980support and select Step-by...-Step Solutions and Repair. If the camera still off. 4 Solving camera problems Status Solution Shutter button does not ■ If the Portrait switch is ...
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FCC compliance and advisory KODAK EASYSHARE Z980 Digital Camera This equipment has been tested and found to ... expressly approved by a Kodak company, no guarantee that to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Canadian DOC statement DOC Class B Compliance-This Class B digital apparatus complies with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to which... a particular installation. If this warranty may cause harmful interference to operate the equipment. Unless a specific Kodak warranty is eye-safe under all operating conditions. Observation des normes Classe B-Cet appareil numérique ...
FCC compliance and advisory KODAK EASYSHARE Z980 Digital Camera This equipment has been tested and found to ... expressly approved by a Kodak company, no guarantee that to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Canadian DOC statement DOC Class B Compliance-This Class B digital apparatus complies with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to which... a particular installation. If this warranty may cause harmful interference to operate the equipment. Unless a specific Kodak warranty is eye-safe under all operating conditions. Observation des normes Classe B-Cet appareil numérique ...