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Date/Time: At the prompt, press OK. ENGLISH ᕣ Turn on the camera ᕤ Set the language and date/time Language: to change current field. OK to accept. See the Extended user guide www.kodak.com/go/z981support www.kodak.com/go/z981support 3 to change . for previous/next field. OK to accept.
Date/Time: At the prompt, press OK. ENGLISH ᕣ Turn on the camera ᕤ Set the language and date/time Language: to change current field. OK to accept. See the Extended user guide www.kodak.com/go/z981support www.kodak.com/go/z981support 3 to change . for previous/next field. OK to accept.
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... 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 the cable included with this camera 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/...runs. ENGLISH ᕧ Download software, transfer pictures When you connect the camera to the computer, it : ■ WINDOWS OS: in My Computer ■ MAC OS: on your Desktop Download KODAK Software To use this camera!) 3 Turn on your computer. Make sure the computer is installed, ...
... 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 the cable included with this camera 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/...runs. ENGLISH ᕧ Download software, transfer pictures When you connect the camera to the computer, it : ■ WINDOWS OS: in My Computer ■ MAC OS: on your Desktop Download KODAK Software To use this camera!) 3 Turn on your computer. Make sure the computer is installed, ...
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Scroll through a Help topic. Go to www.kodak.com/go /z981support 7 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! 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.
Scroll through a Help topic. Go to www.kodak.com/go /z981support 7 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! 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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... more with sound (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 Shutter speed is fast. Panorama "Stitching" 2 or 3 pictures into 1 panoramic scene. SCN Scene ...Point-and-shoot simplicity when taking pictures under special conditions. S Shutter Priority M Manual Video Video with your camera Choose the mode that...
... more with sound (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 Shutter speed is fast. Panorama "Stitching" 2 or 3 pictures into 1 panoramic scene. SCN Scene ...Point-and-shoot simplicity when taking pictures under special conditions. S Shutter Priority M Manual Video Video with your camera Choose the mode that...
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..., Flower, Sunset, Backlight, Candle light, Manner/Museum, Text, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, Children, Self-Portrait, and Stage. See the Extended user guide www.kodak.com/go/z981support www.kodak.com/go/z981support 11 Use Scene (SCN) modes Choose a Scene mode-for great pictures in any situation. 1 Turn the Mode dial to SCN... turn off) to Video 2 Press the Shutter button completely down, then release it has turned off, press OK. Take a video Do more with your camera 1 Turn the Mode dial to enter the chosen Scene mode. To stop recording, press and release the Shutter button again.
..., Flower, Sunset, Backlight, Candle light, Manner/Museum, Text, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, Children, Self-Portrait, and Stage. See the Extended user guide www.kodak.com/go/z981support www.kodak.com/go/z981support 11 Use Scene (SCN) modes Choose a Scene mode-for great pictures in any situation. 1 Turn the Mode dial to SCN... turn off) to Video 2 Press the Shutter button completely down, then release it has turned off, press OK. Take a video Do more with your camera 1 Turn the Mode dial to enter the chosen Scene mode. To stop recording, press and release the Shutter button again.
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...picture, regardless of the lighting conditions. Use when the subject is in Smart Capture mode. the camera Correction corrects red eye. Off Never 12 www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter Digital A preflash does not fire; Preflash A preflash fires, shrinking the eye pupil, before the picture... is behind the subject). NOTE: When using digital correction, image processing takes longer than when using...
...picture, regardless of the lighting conditions. Use when the subject is in Smart Capture mode. the camera Correction corrects red eye. Off Never 12 www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter Digital A preflash does not fire; Preflash A preflash fires, shrinking the eye pupil, before the picture... is behind the subject). NOTE: When using digital correction, image processing takes longer than when using...
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See the Extended user guide www.kodak.com/go/z981support www.kodak.com/go/z981support 13 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. To zoom out, press Wide Angle (W). 3 Take the picture.
See the Extended user guide www.kodak.com/go/z981support www.kodak.com/go/z981support 13 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. To zoom out, press Wide Angle (W). 3 Take the picture.
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... exposure compensation, mode controls depth of flash compensation, and ISO speed field (the range of creative control. Do more control over your camera. Jog dial Mode When to use Press Jog dial to control 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 with access to compensation, and ISO speed all menu options. Aperture, ...
... exposure compensation, mode controls depth of flash compensation, and ISO speed field (the range of creative control. Do more control over your camera. Jog dial Mode When to use Press Jog dial to control 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 with access to compensation, and ISO speed all menu options. Aperture, ...
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and video-taking settings ■ Setup for the most common picture- Do more with your camera. 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 tab: ■ Capture/Video for other camera settings 3 Press to get the best results from your camera Use the menu button to change settings You can change settings to choose a setting, then press OK. 4 Choose an option, then press OK.
and video-taking settings ■ Setup for the most common picture- Do more with your camera. 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 tab: ■ Capture/Video for other camera settings 3 Press to get the best results from your camera Use the menu button to change settings You can change settings to choose a setting, then press OK. 4 Choose an option, then press OK.
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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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... the Share icon to choose a social networking site, then press A check mark appears. The picture is displayed with the Share icon. www.kodak.com/go/z981support 17 If it will be sent to choose Done, then press OK. Find a picture, then press and hold the Share... it 's your favorite social networking sites. IMPORTANT: To use the social networking features, you chose. to the picture. The camera applies the networking site(s) that you need to download KODAK Software. (See page 6.) 1 Press the Review button, then to the same sites each time? 2 Share and tag pictures...
... the Share icon to choose a social networking site, then press A check mark appears. The picture is displayed with the Share icon. www.kodak.com/go/z981support 17 If it will be sent to choose Done, then press OK. Find a picture, then press and hold the Share... it 's your favorite social networking sites. IMPORTANT: To use the social networking features, you chose. to the picture. The camera applies the networking site(s) that you need to download KODAK Software. (See page 6.) 1 Press the Review button, then to the same sites each time? 2 Share and tag pictures...
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...your favorite sites appear. 1 In Review, press the Menu button. 2 Press to choose Done, then press OK. To access the camera Help system, see page 7. 18 www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter Share and tag pictures Choose networking sites to show You can show/hide social networking sites on your... camera so that only your chosen sites appear. to choose 3 Press to choose a social networking site, then press to picture-taking ...
...your favorite sites appear. 1 In Review, press the Menu button. 2 Press to choose Done, then press OK. To access the camera Help system, see page 7. 18 www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter Share and tag pictures Choose networking sites to show You can show/hide social networking sites on your... camera so that only your chosen sites appear. to choose 3 Press to choose a social networking site, then press to picture-taking ...
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Share and tag pictures Manage email addresses and KODAK PULSE Digital Frames You can add, edit, or delete email addresses and KODAK PULSE Digital Frames on -screen keyboard to choose Done, then..., press to choose the address or frame, then press OK so that a check mark appears. www.kodak.com/go/z981support 19 Use the on-screen keyboard to make the addition. (Example: [email protected])...choose the address's nickname ("Dad" or "Mary") or the frame, then press OK. Use the on your camera. 1 In Review, press the Share button. Press to choose New Email or New Frame, then press OK....
Share and tag pictures Manage email addresses and KODAK PULSE Digital Frames You can add, edit, or delete email addresses and KODAK PULSE Digital Frames on -screen keyboard to choose Done, then..., press to choose the address or frame, then press OK so that a check mark appears. www.kodak.com/go/z981support 19 Use the on-screen keyboard to make the addition. (Example: [email protected])...choose the address's nickname ("Dad" or "Mary") or the frame, then press OK. Use the on your camera. 1 In Review, press the Share button. Press to choose New Email or New Frame, then press OK....
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Tag pictures Tag pictures to make them easy to find all pictures from "Dad's 60th Birthday." 20 www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter The name is assigned to match assigned names. You can tag pictures in 2 ways: ■ People, and then find all pictures of "... need it. 1 Press to choose a letter, then press OK. 2 When finished, press to choose OK, then press OK. 3 If you've added a new name, the camera prompts you to update all faces to all faces that match this one.
Tag pictures Tag pictures to make them easy to find all pictures from "Dad's 60th Birthday." 20 www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter The name is assigned to match assigned names. You can tag pictures in 2 ways: ■ People, and then find all pictures of "... need it. 1 Press to choose a letter, then press OK. 2 When finished, press to choose OK, then press OK. 3 If you've added a new name, the camera prompts you to update all faces to all faces that match this one.
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... system, see page 7. Share and tag pictures Tag people When you tag faces, you're helping your camera to other pictures. Then it matches names and faces in the future! 1 Press the Review button, then that contains faces. If more than one , then ... OK. 5 If prompted to picture-taking mode, press the Shutter button halfway down. To return to Update People Tags, press Yes, then press OK. www.kodak.com/go/z981support 21 to find a picture 2 Press the Menu button. to choose Tag 3 Press to choose Apply Tags, then press OK. 4 Press to choose...
... system, see page 7. Share and tag pictures Tag people When you tag faces, you're helping your camera to other pictures. Then it matches names and faces in the future! 1 Press the Review button, then that contains faces. If more than one , then ... OK. 5 If prompted to picture-taking mode, press the Shutter button halfway down. To return to Update People Tags, press Yes, then press OK. www.kodak.com/go/z981support 21 to find a picture 2 Press the Menu button. to choose Tag 3 Press to choose Apply Tags, then press OK. 4 Press to choose...
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... to choose Yes, then press OK.) To return to "James Monroe" 1 Press the Review button. 2 Press the Menu button. To access the camera Help system, see page 7. 22 www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter Share and tag pictures Need to 20 active names. NOTE: You can : ■ Tag the new James with "James...
... to choose Yes, then press OK.) To return to "James Monroe" 1 Press the Review button. 2 Press the Menu button. To access the camera Help system, see page 7. 22 www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter Share and tag pictures Need to 20 active names. NOTE: You can : ■ Tag the new James with "James...
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...new one, then press OK. 4 Press to add keywords to choose Done, then press OK. See the Extended user guide at www.kodak.com/go /z981support 23 www.kodak.com/go /z981support. When finished, press to other pictures. Tip: You can pre-choose a tag so that new pictures/videos are... assigned that tag. To access the camera Help system, see page 7. Share and tag pictures Tag with keywords 1 Press the Review button, ...
...new one, then press OK. 4 Press to add keywords to choose Done, then press OK. See the Extended user guide at www.kodak.com/go /z981support 23 www.kodak.com/go /z981support. When finished, press to other pictures. Tip: You can pre-choose a tag so that new pictures/videos are... assigned that tag. To access the camera Help system, see page 7. Share and tag pictures Tag with keywords 1 Press the Review button, ...
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... Tag pictures-by All, Date, People, Favorite, or Keyword. 4 Press to choose a picture or picture stack. To return to make sure the camera date/time is current. 24 www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter Press Telephoto (T) to see pictures in a stack or to see thumbnails or picture stacks. People All Date Favorites Keywords... shortcut). 3 Press to choose a tab and sort pictures by people or keywords-to picture-taking mode, press the Shutter button halfway down. For example, the camera can find , later.
... Tag pictures-by All, Date, People, Favorite, or Keyword. 4 Press to choose a picture or picture stack. To return to make sure the camera date/time is current. 24 www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter Press Telephoto (T) to see pictures in a stack or to see thumbnails or picture stacks. People All Date Favorites Keywords... shortcut). 3 Press to choose a tab and sort pictures by people or keywords-to picture-taking mode, press the Shutter button halfway down. For example, the camera can find , later.
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... ■ Press the Shutter button all the way (see page 4). ■ Insert new or charged batteries (see page 6). ■ Take another card. Camera buttons and controls do not function Flash does not fire ■ Check the flash setting, and change as needed (see page 1). You cannot take a picture... on or off ■ Make sure the batteries are charged and installed correctly (see page 12). See the Extended user guide www.kodak.com/go/z981support www.kodak.com/go/z981support 25 In Review, a blue or black screen is displayed instead of a picture ■ Transfer all modes. Transfer ...
... ■ Press the Shutter button all the way (see page 4). ■ Insert new or charged batteries (see page 6). ■ Take another card. Camera buttons and controls do not function Flash does not fire ■ Check the flash setting, and change as needed (see page 1). You cannot take a picture... on or off ■ Make sure the batteries are charged and installed correctly (see page 12). See the Extended user guide www.kodak.com/go/z981support www.kodak.com/go/z981support 25 In Review, a blue or black screen is displayed instead of a picture ■ Transfer all modes. Transfer ...
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... (such as third party ink or ink tanks), failure to follow Kodak's operation, maintenance or repacking instructions, failure to use items supplied by law. Appendix Limited Warranty Kodak warrants its digital cameras and accessories (excluding batteries) to be free from the sale, purchase..., or use of this product regardless of the cause. Limitations This warranty does not cover circumstances beyond Kodak's control. Warranty service will ...
... (such as third party ink or ink tanks), failure to follow Kodak's operation, maintenance or repacking instructions, failure to use items supplied by law. Appendix Limited Warranty Kodak warrants its digital cameras and accessories (excluding batteries) to be free from the sale, purchase..., or use of this product regardless of the cause. Limitations This warranty does not cover circumstances beyond Kodak's control. Warranty service will ...