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OK to accept. Date/Time: At the prompt, press OK. OK to accept. See the Extended user guide www.kodak.com/go/z981support www.kodak.com/go/z981support 3 to change current field. ENGLISH ᕣ Turn on the camera ᕤ Set the language and date/time Language: to change . for previous/next field.
OK to accept. Date/Time: At the prompt, press OK. OK to accept. See the Extended user guide www.kodak.com/go/z981support www.kodak.com/go/z981support 3 to change current field. ENGLISH ᕣ Turn on the camera ᕤ Set the language and date/time Language: to change . for previous/next field.
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ENGLISH ᕥ Take a picture 1 Turn the Mode dial to Smart Capture . 2 Press the Shutter button halfway to lock the focus. Framing marks See other modes see page 10 See the Extended user guide www.kodak.com/go/z981support 4 www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter To save battery power, press the EVF/LCD button and use the electronic viewfinder. When the framing marks turn green, press the Shutter button completely down.
ENGLISH ᕥ Take a picture 1 Turn the Mode dial to Smart Capture . 2 Press the Shutter button halfway to lock the focus. Framing marks See other modes see page 10 See the Extended user guide www.kodak.com/go/z981support 4 www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter To save battery power, press the EVF/LCD button and use the electronic viewfinder. When the framing marks turn green, press the Shutter button completely down.
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ENGLISH ᕦ Review pictures/videos Review 1 Press the Review button to enter/exit Review. 2 View previous/ next picture or video. See the Extended user guide www.kodak.com/go/z981support www.kodak.com/go/z981support 5 OK Play a video.
ENGLISH ᕦ Review pictures/videos Review 1 Press the Review button to enter/exit Review. 2 View previous/ next picture or video. See the Extended user guide www.kodak.com/go/z981support www.kodak.com/go/z981support 5 OK Play a video.
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...: on your Desktop Download KODAK Software To use this camera!) 3 Turn on more than one computer www.kodak.com/go/camerasw See the Extended user guide at www.kodak.com/go/z981support 6 www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter Follow the prompts to download and install KODAK Software. 1 Turn off the camera. 2 Use the KODAK Camera USB Cable, U-8 to connect camera to computer. (Use only...
...: on your Desktop Download KODAK Software To use this camera!) 3 Turn on more than one computer www.kodak.com/go/camerasw See the Extended user guide at www.kodak.com/go/z981support 6 www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter Follow the prompts to download and install KODAK Software. 1 Turn off the camera. 2 Use the KODAK Camera USB Cable, U-8 to connect camera to computer. (Use only...
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See the Extended user guide www.kodak.com/go/z981support www.kodak.com/go /z981support for: • the Extended user guide • interactive troubleshooting and repairs • interactive tutorials • and more! Go to www.kodak.com/go /z981support 7 Scroll through a Help topic. Keep learning about your camera! ENGLISH ᕨ Use the camera Help system 1 Press the Menu button, then highlight a menu choice. 2 Press the Info button.
See the Extended user guide www.kodak.com/go/z981support www.kodak.com/go /z981support for: • the Extended user guide • interactive troubleshooting and repairs • interactive tutorials • and more! Go to www.kodak.com/go /z981support 7 Scroll through a Help topic. Keep learning about your camera! ENGLISH ᕨ Use the camera Help system 1 Press the Menu button, then highlight a menu choice. 2 Press the Info button.
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... Priority M Manual Video Video with your camera Choose the mode that are in motion. 1 Do more with sound (see page 11). P Program A Aperture Priority More creative control (see page 14). Sport Subjects that best suits your environment, see the Extended user guide (www.kodak.com/go/z981support). 10 www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter Panorama "Stitching" 2 or...
... Priority M Manual Video Video with your camera Choose the mode that are in motion. 1 Do more with sound (see page 11). P Program A Aperture Priority More creative control (see page 14). Sport Subjects that best suits your environment, see the Extended user guide (www.kodak.com/go/z981support). 10 www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter Panorama "Stitching" 2 or...
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... more with your camera 1 Turn the Mode dial to enter the chosen Scene mode. To read its description. 3 Press OK (or let the description turn off) to Video 2 Press the Shutter button completely down, then release it has turned off, press OK. See the Extended user guide www.kodak.com/go/z981support www.kodak.com/go...
... more with your camera 1 Turn the Mode dial to enter the chosen Scene mode. To read its description. 3 Press OK (or let the description turn off) to Video 2 Press the Shutter button completely down, then release it has turned off, press OK. See the Extended user guide www.kodak.com/go/z981support www.kodak.com/go...
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Delete pictures/videos 1 Press the Review button. 2 Press for previous/next picture/video. 3 Press the Delete button. 4 Follow the screen prompts. See the Extended user guide www.kodak.com/go/z981support www.kodak.com/go/z981support 13 To zoom out, press Wide Angle (W). 3 Take the picture. Do more with your camera Use the optical zoom 1 Use the LCD or EVF to frame your subject. 2 To zoom in, press Telephoto (T).
Delete pictures/videos 1 Press the Review button. 2 Press for previous/next picture/video. 3 Press the Delete button. 4 Follow the screen prompts. See the Extended user guide www.kodak.com/go/z981support www.kodak.com/go/z981support 13 To zoom out, press Wide Angle (W). 3 Take the picture. Do more with your camera Use the optical zoom 1 Use the LCD or EVF to frame your subject. 2 To zoom in, press Telephoto (T).
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...Program mode offers Exposure compensation (how much the ease of auto light enters the camera), flash shooting with your camera P, A, S, and M modes Use these modes for more control over your camera. compensation, and flash compensation Manual mode offers the highest level of sharpness). ...Jog dial Mode When to use Press Jog dial to compensation, and ISO speed all menu options. Aperture, shutter speed, flash compensation, and ISO speed See the Extended user guide www.kodak....
...Program mode offers Exposure compensation (how much the ease of auto light enters the camera), flash shooting with your camera P, A, S, and M modes Use these modes for more control over your camera. compensation, and flash compensation Manual mode offers the highest level of sharpness). ...Jog dial Mode When to use Press Jog dial to compensation, and ISO speed all menu options. Aperture, shutter speed, flash compensation, and ISO speed See the Extended user guide www.kodak....
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Do more with your camera Understand the picture-taking icons Focus mode Self timer/Burst Flash mode Capture mode Pictures/time remaining Zoom slider Tag name Understand the review icons Video duration Select picture/video Add text tag View thumbnails Play video Battery level Date stamp Print, quantity Protected Email Picture/Video number Upload Favorite Text tag Battery level See the Extended user guide www.kodak.com/go/z981support 16 www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter
Do more with your camera Understand the picture-taking icons Focus mode Self timer/Burst Flash mode Capture mode Pictures/time remaining Zoom slider Tag name Understand the review icons Video duration Select picture/video Add text tag View thumbnails Play video Battery level Date stamp Print, quantity Protected Email Picture/Video number Upload Favorite Text tag Battery level See the Extended user guide www.kodak.com/go/z981support 16 www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter
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To return to choose Done, then press OK. See the Extended user guide at www.kodak.com/go /z981support 23 When finished, press to picture-taking mode, press the Shutter button halfway down. To access the camera Help system, see page 7. www.kodak.com/go /z981support. Press Tag, then press OK. to choose Keyword 3 Press to choose...
To return to choose Done, then press OK. See the Extended user guide at www.kodak.com/go /z981support 23 When finished, press to picture-taking mode, press the Shutter button halfway down. To access the camera Help system, see page 7. www.kodak.com/go /z981support. Press Tag, then press OK. to choose Keyword 3 Press to choose...
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Transfer pictures to the computer (see page 1). See the Extended user guide www.kodak.com/go/z981support www.kodak.com/go/z981support 25 Camera buttons and controls do not function Flash does not fire ■ Check the flash setting, and change as needed (see page 7. In Review..., a blue or black screen is full. You cannot take a picture ■ Turn the camera off, then on ...
Transfer pictures to the computer (see page 1). See the Extended user guide www.kodak.com/go/z981support www.kodak.com/go/z981support 25 Camera buttons and controls do not function Flash does not fire ■ Check the flash setting, and change as needed (see page 7. In Review..., a blue or black screen is full. You cannot take a picture ■ Turn the camera off, then on ...