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See the Extended user guide www.kodak.com/go/z981support www.kodak.com/go/z981support 3 OK to accept. for previous/next field. Date/Time: At the prompt, press OK. to change . OK to accept. ENGLISH ᕣ Turn on the camera ᕤ Set the language and date/time Language: to change current field.
See the Extended user guide www.kodak.com/go/z981support www.kodak.com/go/z981support 3 OK to accept. for previous/next field. Date/Time: At the prompt, press OK. to change . OK to accept. ENGLISH ᕣ Turn on the camera ᕤ Set the language and date/time Language: to change current field.
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When the framing marks turn green, press the Shutter button completely down. To save battery power, press the EVF/LCD button and use the electronic viewfinder. Framing marks See other modes see page 10 See the Extended user guide www.kodak.com/go/z981support 4 www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter ENGLISH ᕥ Take a picture 1 Turn the Mode dial to Smart Capture . 2 Press the Shutter button halfway to lock the focus.
When the framing marks turn green, press the Shutter button completely down. To save battery power, press the EVF/LCD button and use the electronic viewfinder. Framing marks See other modes see page 10 See the Extended user guide www.kodak.com/go/z981support 4 www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter ENGLISH ᕥ Take a picture 1 Turn the Mode dial to Smart Capture . 2 Press the Shutter button halfway to lock the focus.
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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. OK Play a video. See the Extended user guide www.kodak.com/go/z981support www.kodak.com/go/z981support 5
ENGLISH ᕦ Review pictures/videos Review 1 Press the Review button to enter/exit Review. 2 View previous/ next picture or video. OK Play a video. See the Extended user guide www.kodak.com/go/z981support www.kodak.com/go/z981support 5
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...9632; MAC OS: on the camera. 4 After the software is connected 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/easysharecenter NOTE: If the... downloader does not run the KODAK Software Downloader on your Desktop Download KODAK Software To use this camera!) 3 Turn...
...9632; MAC OS: on the camera. 4 After the software is connected 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/easysharecenter NOTE: If the... downloader does not run the KODAK Software Downloader on your Desktop Download KODAK Software To use this camera!) 3 Turn...
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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! 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. Go to www.kodak.com/go /z981support 7 Scroll through a Help topic.
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. Go to www.kodak.com/go /z981support 7 Scroll through a Help topic.
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... under special conditions. Sport Subjects that best suits your environment, see the Extended user guide (www.kodak.com/go/z981support). 10 www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter P Program A Aperture Priority More creative control (see page 11). S Shutter Priority M Manual Video Video with your camera Choose the mode that are in motion. Shutter speed is fast. 1 Do...
... under special conditions. Sport Subjects that best suits your environment, see the Extended user guide (www.kodak.com/go/z981support). 10 www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter P Program A Aperture Priority More creative control (see page 11). S Shutter Priority M Manual Video Video with your camera Choose the mode that are in motion. Shutter speed is fast. 1 Do...
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..., Text, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, Children, Self-Portrait, and Stage. To stop recording, press and release the Shutter button again. 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... 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. See the Extended user guide www.kodak.com/go/z981support www.kodak.com/go/z981support 11
..., Text, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, Children, Self-Portrait, and Stage. To stop recording, press and release the Shutter button again. 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... 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. See the Extended user guide www.kodak.com/go/z981support www.kodak.com/go/z981support 11
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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). To zoom out, press Wide Angle (W). 3 Take the picture. 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
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). To zoom out, press Wide Angle (W). 3 Take the picture. 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
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...camera P, A, S, and M modes Use these modes for more with access to compensation, and ISO speed all menu options. Aperture Priority Aperture, exposure compensation, mode controls depth of flash compensation, and ISO speed field (the range of creative control. Aperture, shutter speed, flash compensation, and ISO speed See the Extended user guide www.kodak....com/go/z981support 14 www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter Shutter Priority mode Shutter speed, exposure controls shutter speed. ...
...camera P, A, S, and M modes Use these modes for more with access to compensation, and ISO speed all menu options. Aperture Priority Aperture, exposure compensation, mode controls depth of flash compensation, and ISO speed field (the range of creative control. Aperture, shutter speed, flash compensation, and ISO speed See the Extended user guide www.kodak....com/go/z981support 14 www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter Shutter Priority mode Shutter speed, exposure controls shutter speed. ...
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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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.... 2 Press the Menu button. 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. www.kodak.com/go /z981support. to choose Keyword 3 Press to choose an existing keyword or New Keyword to add a new one, then press OK. 4 Press... to add keywords to choose Done, then press OK. Press Tag, then press OK. When finished, press to other pictures. See the Extended user guide at www.kodak.com/go /z981support 23
.... 2 Press the Menu button. 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. www.kodak.com/go /z981support. to choose Keyword 3 Press to choose an existing keyword or New Keyword to add a new one, then press OK. 4 Press... to add keywords to choose Done, then press OK. Press Tag, then press OK. When finished, press to other pictures. See the Extended user guide at www.kodak.com/go /z981support 23
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...The flash does not fire in all the way (see page 4). ■ Insert new or charged batteries (see page 1). Status Solution Camera does not turn on or off , then on again. ■ Press the Shutter button all modes. You cannot take a picture ■ Turn ...9632; Take another card. Camera buttons and controls do not function Flash does not fire ■ Check the flash setting, and change as needed (see page 7. 3 Solve camera problems To access the camera Help system, see page 12). See the Extended user guide www.kodak.com/go/z981support www.kodak.com/go/z981support 25
...The flash does not fire in all the way (see page 4). ■ Insert new or charged batteries (see page 1). Status Solution Camera does not turn on or off , then on again. ■ Press the Shutter button all modes. You cannot take a picture ■ Turn ...9632; Take another card. Camera buttons and controls do not function Flash does not fire ■ Check the flash setting, and change as needed (see page 7. 3 Solve camera problems To access the camera Help system, see page 12). See the Extended user guide www.kodak.com/go/z981support www.kodak.com/go/z981support 25
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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
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... into a printer with an SD/SDHC Card slot. Visit www.kodak.com/go /support 49 www.kodak.com/go /picturemaker. ■ Take the card to your printer user's guide for professional printing. Transferring, printing pictures Disconnecting the camera from a KODAK All-in-One Printer 1 Turn off the camera and printer. 2 Disconnect the USB cable from an optional...
... into a printer with an SD/SDHC Card slot. Visit www.kodak.com/go /support 49 www.kodak.com/go /picturemaker. ■ Take the card to your printer user's guide for professional printing. Transferring, printing pictures Disconnecting the camera from a KODAK All-in-One Printer 1 Turn off the camera and printer. 2 Disconnect the USB cable from an optional...
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... sure the external device settings are correct. (See the device's user guide.) Computer does not communicate with the camera ■ Turn off the camera, then turn it back on. ■ Make sure the batteries are charged and installed correctly (see page 1). ■ Make sure the KODAK Camera USB Cable, U-8 is not clear Solution ■ To automatically...
... sure the external device settings are correct. (See the device's user guide.) Computer does not communicate with the camera ■ Turn off the camera, then turn it back on. ■ Make sure the batteries are charged and installed correctly (see page 1). ■ Make sure the KODAK Camera USB Cable, U-8 is not clear Solution ■ To automatically...