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Take a video Do more with your camera 1 Turn the Mode dial to Video 2 Press the Shutter button completely down, then release it has turned off ) to choose a mode and read a mode description after it . Use Scene (SCN) modes Choose a Scene mode-for great pictures in any situation. 1 Turn the Mode dial to SCN. 2 Press to enter the chosen Scene mode. SCN modes: High ISO, Night Portrait, Landscape, Night Landscape, Flower, Sunset...
Take a video Do more with your camera 1 Turn the Mode dial to Video 2 Press the Shutter button completely down, then release it has turned off ) to choose a mode and read a mode description after it . Use Scene (SCN) modes Choose a Scene mode-for great pictures in any situation. 1 Turn the Mode dial to SCN. 2 Press to enter the chosen Scene mode. SCN modes: High ISO, Night Portrait, Landscape, Night Landscape, Flower, Sunset...
User guide
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and video-taking settings ■ Setup for other camera settings 3 Press to choose a tab: ■ Capture/Video for the most common picture- www.kodak.com/go/z981support 15 To access the camera Help system, see page 7. Some modes offer limited settings. 1 Press the Menu button. 2 Press to choose a setting, then press OK. 4 Choose an option, then press OK. Do more with your camera Use the menu button to change settings You can change settings to get the best results from your camera.
and video-taking settings ■ Setup for other camera settings 3 Press to choose a tab: ■ Capture/Video for the most common picture- www.kodak.com/go/z981support 15 To access the camera Help system, see page 7. Some modes offer limited settings. 1 Press the Menu button. 2 Press to choose a setting, then press OK. 4 Choose an option, then press OK. Do more with your camera Use the menu button to change settings You can change settings to get the best results from your camera.
User guide
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...; Make sure the batteries are charged and installed correctly (see page 13), or insert another picture. Camera buttons and controls do not function Flash does not fire ■ Check the flash setting, and change as needed (see page 7. Status Solution Camera does not turn on or off , then on again. ■ Press the Shutter button all the way (see page 4). ■ Insert new or charged batteries (see page 6). ■ Take another card. In Review...
...; Make sure the batteries are charged and installed correctly (see page 13), or insert another picture. Camera buttons and controls do not function Flash does not fire ■ Check the flash setting, and change as needed (see page 7. Status Solution Camera does not turn on or off , then on again. ■ Press the Shutter button all the way (see page 4). ■ Insert new or charged batteries (see page 6). ■ Take another card. In Review...
User guide
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... ink or ink tanks), failure to follow Kodak's operation, maintenance or repacking instructions, failure to the authorized service facility for a particular purpose. If Kodak is ineffective under the warranty. In the event that the exclusion of the purchase price are used in both Kodak and its digital cameras and accessories (excluding batteries) to replace the entire product, it is due to...
... ink or ink tanks), failure to follow Kodak's operation, maintenance or repacking instructions, failure to the authorized service facility for a particular purpose. If Kodak is ineffective under the warranty. In the event that the exclusion of the purchase price are used in both Kodak and its digital cameras and accessories (excluding batteries) to replace the entire product, it is due to...
Extended user guide
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KODAK EASYSHARE Z981 Digital Camera Extended user guide www.kodak.com For interactive tutorials: www.kodak.com/go/howto For help with your camera: www.kodak.com/go/z981support
KODAK EASYSHARE Z981 Digital Camera Extended user guide www.kodak.com For interactive tutorials: www.kodak.com/go/howto For help with your camera: www.kodak.com/go/z981support
Extended user guide
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...Loading the batteries 2 Turning on the camera 3 Setting the language, date/time 3 Attaching the strap 4 Using the vertical grip (for portrait orientation 5 Storing pictures on an (accessory) SD or SDHC Card 6 Using other (accessory) power options 7 2 Taking pictures/videos 8 Taking pictures in Smart Capture mode 8 Taking a video 9 Adjusting LCD brightness 10 Capture modes 11 Using the zoom 13 Using the flash 14 Using the Drive button 15 Using the Focus button 17 Taking panoramic pictures 18 P, A, S, and M modes 19 Using exposure compensation to adjust brightness 21 Using the...
...Loading the batteries 2 Turning on the camera 3 Setting the language, date/time 3 Attaching the strap 4 Using the vertical grip (for portrait orientation 5 Storing pictures on an (accessory) SD or SDHC Card 6 Using other (accessory) power options 7 2 Taking pictures/videos 8 Taking pictures in Smart Capture mode 8 Taking a video 9 Adjusting LCD brightness 10 Capture modes 11 Using the zoom 13 Using the flash 14 Using the Drive button 15 Using the Focus button 17 Taking panoramic pictures 18 P, A, S, and M modes 19 Using exposure compensation to adjust brightness 21 Using the...
Extended user guide
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NOTE: Individual picture sizes are set to pan), then press OK. 3 Take the first picture. The flash is cancelled before stitching occurs. (Exposure Compensation, White Balance, Exposure Metering, AF Zone, AF Control, Color Mode, and Sharpness are approximately 3 MP (but may vary depending on the direction you want to Off.) You can use the self-timer (2- See page 15. 1 Turn the Mode dial to Panorama . 2 Press to choose Panorama Left-Right or...
NOTE: Individual picture sizes are set to pan), then press OK. 3 Take the first picture. The flash is cancelled before stitching occurs. (Exposure Compensation, White Balance, Exposure Metering, AF Zone, AF Control, Color Mode, and Sharpness are approximately 3 MP (but may vary depending on the direction you want to Off.) You can use the self-timer (2- See page 15. 1 Turn the Mode dial to Panorama . 2 Press to choose Panorama Left-Right or...
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... ISO speed speeds.) NOTE: Settings you change in those modes. and ISO speed Aperture Priority mode controls depth of field (the Aperture, exposure range of auto shooting with Exposure compensation (how full access to pictures taken in P, A, S, or M modes apply only to all menu options. www.kodak.com/go/support 19 Jog dial Mode When to their default settings. Use Reset Camera (page 45) to reset P, A, S, or M modes to use a tripod for slow compensation shutter speeds.) Manual mode offers the highest level of creative Aperture, shutter speed, flash control...
... ISO speed speeds.) NOTE: Settings you change in those modes. and ISO speed Aperture Priority mode controls depth of field (the Aperture, exposure range of auto shooting with Exposure compensation (how full access to pictures taken in P, A, S, or M modes apply only to all menu options. www.kodak.com/go/support 19 Jog dial Mode When to their default settings. Use Reset Camera (page 45) to reset P, A, S, or M modes to use a tripod for slow compensation shutter speeds.) Manual mode offers the highest level of creative Aperture, shutter speed, flash control...
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...; Smaller aperture numbers indicate a larger lens opening ; to change a setting, then press it . ISO Flash compensation Exposure compensation Shutter speed Aperture ISO-adjust the camera's sensitivity to save it to light. If the scene is the maximum.) Flash Compensation-adjust flash brightness. good for landscapes and well-lit conditions. 20 www.kodak.com/go/support keeps the main subject sharp; Use the Menu button to control all other settings. 1 Turn the Mode dial to P, A, S, or M. 2 Turn the Jog dial Turn the Jog...
...; Smaller aperture numbers indicate a larger lens opening ; to change a setting, then press it . ISO Flash compensation Exposure compensation Shutter speed Aperture ISO-adjust the camera's sensitivity to save it to light. If the scene is the maximum.) Flash Compensation-adjust flash brightness. good for landscapes and well-lit conditions. 20 www.kodak.com/go/support keeps the main subject sharp; Use the Menu button to control all other settings. 1 Turn the Mode dial to P, A, S, or M. 2 Turn the Jog dial Turn the Jog...
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.... Follow the screen prompts to replace the original picture or to save the enhanced picture as a new one. ■ Press the Menu button to view other parts of the picture. 4 Press OK. www.kodak.com/go/support 37 PERFECT TOUCH Technology is shown in Smart Capture mode. (You cannot enhance videos, panoramic pictures, or pictures that are already enhanced.) 1 Press the Review button, then to find a picture. 2 Press the Menu button, then...
.... Follow the screen prompts to replace the original picture or to save the enhanced picture as a new one. ■ Press the Menu button to view other parts of the picture. 4 Press OK. www.kodak.com/go/support 37 PERFECT TOUCH Technology is shown in Smart Capture mode. (You cannot enhance videos, panoramic pictures, or pictures that are already enhanced.) 1 Press the Review button, then to find a picture. 2 Press the Menu button, then...
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... an option, then press OK. others, until you change them to Delete Keyword pictures/videos. and video-taking settings ■ Setup for the most common picture- Some settings remain until you change modes or turn off the camera. 1 Press the Menu button. 2 Press to choose a tab: ■ Capture/Video for other camera settings 3 Press to get the best results from your camera's Help system, see page 51. See Camera Specifications, starting on page 58.
... an option, then press OK. others, until you change them to Delete Keyword pictures/videos. and video-taking settings ■ Setup for the most common picture- Some settings remain until you change modes or turn off the camera. 1 Press the Menu button. 2 Press to choose a tab: ■ Capture/Video for other camera settings 3 Press to get the best results from your camera's Help system, see page 51. See Camera Specifications, starting on page 58.
Extended user guide
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... Red-eye flash fires automatically before a picture is taken. (Processing time after a picture is taken. Power On Focus Lock Shutter Error Self-timer 44 www.kodak.com/go/support uses less power. Camera Sounds Exit On Choose volume, and choose sound effects Volume for each function. Power Save-Dimmer LCD; Digital correction-The camera digitally corrects red-eye after taking a picture may increase.) Orientation Sensor Orient pictures so that they are not rotated. picture/video capture. (During Review, the High Power-Brighter LCD; Doing more battery LCD is set...
... Red-eye flash fires automatically before a picture is taken. (Processing time after a picture is taken. Power On Focus Lock Shutter Error Self-timer 44 www.kodak.com/go/support uses less power. Camera Sounds Exit On Choose volume, and choose sound effects Volume for each function. Power Save-Dimmer LCD; Digital correction-The camera digitally corrects red-eye after taking a picture may increase.) Orientation Sensor Orient pictures so that they are not rotated. picture/video capture. (During Review, the High Power-Brighter LCD; Doing more battery LCD is set...
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.... Date Stamp On Imprint the date on or off. Video Out NTSC-Used in the camera. If not, the camera uses internal memory. Reset Startup Application-Resets camera to startup mode to a television or other PAL-Used in Europe and China. www.kodak.com/go/support 45 Doing more with your language. most Choose the regional setting that lets you common format. Image Storage Choose a storage location for pictures/videos. Reset Camera Reset settings to their factory defaults. Reset All Camera Settings-Settings...
.... Date Stamp On Imprint the date on or off. Video Out NTSC-Used in the camera. If not, the camera uses internal memory. Reset Startup Application-Resets camera to startup mode to a television or other PAL-Used in Europe and China. www.kodak.com/go/support 45 Doing more with your language. most Choose the regional setting that lets you common format. Image Storage Choose a storage location for pictures/videos. Reset Camera Reset settings to their factory defaults. Reset All Camera Settings-Settings...
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... replace batteries. Format the card in all pictures and videos, including protected files. If the camera still does Camera does not turn on picture size and content.) picture Flash does not fire ■ Check the flash setting, and change as needed (see page 46) Caution: Formatting a card deletes all modes. 52 www.kodak.com/go /z981support and select Interactive Troubleshooting & Repairs. In Review, a blue or black screen is displayed instead of pictures remaining after each decrease after taking pictures. Pictures remaining ■ Continue taking a picture is operating...
... replace batteries. Format the card in all pictures and videos, including protected files. If the camera still does Camera does not turn on picture size and content.) picture Flash does not fire ■ Check the flash setting, and change as needed (see page 46) Caution: Formatting a card deletes all modes. 52 www.kodak.com/go /z981support and select Interactive Troubleshooting & Repairs. In Review, a blue or black screen is displayed instead of pictures remaining after each decrease after taking pictures. Pictures remaining ■ Continue taking a picture is operating...
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... Reset Camera feature did not take effect. ■ After using the Reset Camera feature (see page 47). Pictures on again. internal memory) are supported. Cannot find the ■ To view pictures on a card or in internal memory, see page 46). Format the card in ■ Retake pictures. Troubleshooting Status Solution Memory card is on. Battery life is short ■ Make sure the correct battery type is installed (see page 61). ■ Charge the batteries (see page 1). ■ Use a power-saving LCD Brightness setting...
... Reset Camera feature did not take effect. ■ After using the Reset Camera feature (see page 47). Pictures on again. internal memory) are supported. Cannot find the ■ To view pictures on a card or in internal memory, see page 46). Format the card in ■ Retake pictures. Troubleshooting Status Solution Memory card is on. Battery life is short ■ Make sure the correct battery type is installed (see page 61). ■ Charge the batteries (see page 1). ■ Use a power-saving LCD Brightness setting...
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... settings are charged and installed correctly (see page 1). ■ Make sure the KODAK Camera USB Cable, U-8 is not in low light). ■ Use a larger picture size (see page 47). Picture quality problems Status Picture is not clear Solution ■ To automatically set exposure and focus, press the Shutter button halfway. Then turn it back on. ■ Make sure the batteries are correct. (See the device's user guide.) Computer does not communicate with the camera ■ Turn off the camera...
... settings are charged and installed correctly (see page 1). ■ Make sure the KODAK Camera USB Cable, U-8 is not in low light). ■ Use a larger picture size (see page 47). Picture quality problems Status Picture is not clear Solution ■ To automatically set exposure and focus, press the Shutter button halfway. Then turn it back on. ■ Make sure the batteries are correct. (See the device's user guide.) Computer does not communicate with the camera ■ Turn off the camera...
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..., write, or phone Kodak (Chat not available in all languages) www.kodak.com/go/contact Software Download and get Help with other KODAK Software www.kodak.com/go/camerasw Download KODAK EASYSHARE Software www.kodak.com/go/easysharesw (or see Help in EASYSHARE Software) Get help with the WINDOWS OS and working with www.kodak.com/go/pcbasics digital pictures Other Get support for cameras, software, accessories, more www.kodak.com/go/support Get information on KODAK All-in-One Printers...
..., write, or phone Kodak (Chat not available in all languages) www.kodak.com/go/contact Software Download and get Help with other KODAK Software www.kodak.com/go/camerasw Download KODAK EASYSHARE Software www.kodak.com/go/easysharesw (or see Help in EASYSHARE Software) Get help with the WINDOWS OS and working with www.kodak.com/go/pcbasics digital pictures Other Get support for cameras, software, accessories, more www.kodak.com/go/support Get information on KODAK All-in-One Printers...
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... the camera firmware (the software that do not work; when they may vary based on the battery contacts can affect battery life. Battery replacement, battery life KODAK Ni-MH Pre-Charged Rechargeable Batteries AA (2100 mAh): 450-500 pictures. For average SD Card capacities, go to www.kodak.com/go /support 61 Extending battery life ■ Use the EVF instead of video) remaining. Use a power-saving LCD Brightness setting (see page 8). Storage capacities The LCD displays...
... the camera firmware (the software that do not work; when they may vary based on the battery contacts can affect battery life. Battery replacement, battery life KODAK Ni-MH Pre-Charged Rechargeable Batteries AA (2100 mAh): 450-500 pictures. For average SD Card capacities, go to www.kodak.com/go /support 61 Extending battery life ■ Use the EVF instead of video) remaining. Use a power-saving LCD Brightness setting (see page 8). Storage capacities The LCD displays...
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... brightness, LCD, 10 www.kodak.com/go/support burst, using, 16 button burst, 16 delete, 10 flash, 14 zoom, 13 C cable audio/video, 34 camera sounds, 44 Canadian compliance, 66 candle light, 12 capture frame grid, 45 care and maintenance, 60 clock, setting, 3 color mode, 41 compression, 41 computer connect camera, 47 transfer to, 47 connector, USB / A/V, 34 copy pictures card to memory, 36 memory to card, 36 to computer, 47 cropping pictures, 36 customize camera, 43 D date setting, 3 date stamp, 45...
... brightness, LCD, 10 www.kodak.com/go/support burst, using, 16 button burst, 16 delete, 10 flash, 14 zoom, 13 C cable audio/video, 34 camera sounds, 44 Canadian compliance, 66 candle light, 12 capture frame grid, 45 care and maintenance, 60 clock, setting, 3 color mode, 41 compression, 41 computer connect camera, 47 transfer to, 47 connector, USB / A/V, 34 copy pictures card to memory, 36 memory to card, 36 to computer, 47 cropping pictures, 36 customize camera, 43 D date setting, 3 date stamp, 45...
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..., 45 image storage, 45 language, 45 LCD brightness, 44 orientation sensor, 44 picture size, 40 picture taking modes, 11 quickview, 45 self-timer, 15 sharpness, 43 video out, 45 video size, 43 white balance, 41 setting up the camera, 1 setup menu, 43 Share button, 44 sharpness, 43 shutter priority, 19 problems, 53 self-timer delay, 15 speed, 19 slide show continuous loop, 33 running, 33 smart capture, 11 smart display, 44 smart find, 31 snow, 12 software upgrading, 61 software downloader...
..., 45 image storage, 45 language, 45 LCD brightness, 44 orientation sensor, 44 picture size, 40 picture taking modes, 11 quickview, 45 self-timer, 15 sharpness, 43 video out, 45 video size, 43 white balance, 41 setting up the camera, 1 setup menu, 43 Share button, 44 sharpness, 43 shutter priority, 19 problems, 53 self-timer delay, 15 speed, 19 slide show continuous loop, 33 running, 33 smart capture, 11 smart display, 44 smart find, 31 snow, 12 software upgrading, 61 software downloader...