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Follow the on-screen instructions. After installing the software, return to this User Guide. ᕢ Loading the batteries Kodak Li-Ion rechargeable digital camera battery KLIC-8000 (rechargeable) Kodak lithium digital camera battery CRV3 (non-rechargeable) www.kodak.com/go/z8612support 2 AA lithium (non-rechargeable) Alkaline batteries are NOT compatible. 1 ENGLISH ᕡ Installing the software Before connecting any cables, install the software that was included with your camera.
Follow the on-screen instructions. After installing the software, return to this User Guide. ᕢ Loading the batteries Kodak Li-Ion rechargeable digital camera battery KLIC-8000 (rechargeable) Kodak lithium digital camera battery CRV3 (non-rechargeable) www.kodak.com/go/z8612support 2 AA lithium (non-rechargeable) Alkaline batteries are NOT compatible. 1 ENGLISH ᕡ Installing the software Before connecting any cables, install the software that was included with your camera.
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ENGLISH ᕣ Attaching the strap 1 2 ᕤ Turning on the camera Note: After you turn off the camera, carefully push down the flash to close it. 2 www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter
ENGLISH ᕣ Attaching the strap 1 2 ᕤ Turning on the camera Note: After you turn off the camera, carefully push down the flash to close it. 2 www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter
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To stop recording, press and release the Shutter button again. 4 www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter ENGLISH ᕦ Taking a picture/video Pictures Videos 1 Smart Scene 1 mode Video mode Framing marks 2 Press the Shutter button halfway to lock the focus. When the framing marks turn green, press the Shutter button completely down. 2 Press the Shutter button completely down and release.
To stop recording, press and release the Shutter button again. 4 www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter ENGLISH ᕦ Taking a picture/video Pictures Videos 1 Smart Scene 1 mode Video mode Framing marks 2 Press the Shutter button halfway to lock the focus. When the framing marks turn green, press the Shutter button completely down. 2 Press the Shutter button completely down and release.
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... and prompts you through cable the transfer process. To purchase accessories, visit www.kodak.com/go /z8612support 5 To use an EasyShare dock, see its Getting Started Guide. Kodak EasyShare software opens on camera. www.kodak.com/go /z8612accessories. U-8 For dock compatibility, visit www.kodak.com/go/dockcompatibility. ENGLISH ᕧ Reviewing pictures/videos Review previous/next picture/video...
... and prompts you through cable the transfer process. To purchase accessories, visit www.kodak.com/go /z8612support 5 To use an EasyShare dock, see its Getting Started Guide. Kodak EasyShare software opens on camera. www.kodak.com/go /z8612accessories. U-8 For dock compatibility, visit www.kodak.com/go/dockcompatibility. ENGLISH ᕧ Reviewing pictures/videos Review previous/next picture/video...
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... best pictures! Finish reading this book, so you can take and share your computer Keep learning! ENGLISH ᕩ Keep learning about your camera! Visit www.kodak.com/go/z8612support and www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter for: • the extended user guide • interactive troubleshooting and repairs • interactive tutorials • FAQs • downloads...
... best pictures! Finish reading this book, so you can take and share your computer Keep learning! ENGLISH ᕩ Keep learning about your camera! Visit www.kodak.com/go/z8612support and www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter for: • the extended user guide • interactive troubleshooting and repairs • interactive tutorials • FAQs • downloads...
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Back view 2 1 34 5 11 10 6 7 98 1 LCD 2 Info, Review, Delete, Menu buttons 3 On/Off button 4 , OK 5 Slot for optional SD or SDHC card 6 USB, A/V Out 7 DC-In, for optional 3V AC adapter 8 Battery compartment 9 Share button 10 Tripod socket 11 Dock connector 8 www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter
Back view 2 1 34 5 11 10 6 7 98 1 LCD 2 Info, Review, Delete, Menu buttons 3 On/Off button 4 , OK 5 Slot for optional SD or SDHC card 6 USB, A/V Out 7 DC-In, for optional 3V AC adapter 8 Battery compartment 9 Share button 10 Tripod socket 11 Dock connector 8 www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter
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...When the Shutter button is pressed halfway, faces are detected, the scene is analyzed, and the best settings are applied. Video Video with your camera Capture modes Capture mode For Smart Scene General picture taking -offers an excellent balance of image quality and ease of use. Panorama "Stitching" 2 ...or 3 pictures into 1 panoramic scene. Program More creative control. (See page 20). 1 Doing more with sound. (See page 4.) www.kodak.com/go/z8612support 9 P Aperture A priority S Shutter M priority Manual ISO High ISO People in low-light scenes.
...When the Shutter button is pressed halfway, faces are detected, the scene is analyzed, and the best settings are applied. Video Video with your camera Capture modes Capture mode For Smart Scene General picture taking -offers an excellent balance of image quality and ease of use. Panorama "Stitching" 2 ...or 3 pictures into 1 panoramic scene. Program More creative control. (See page 20). 1 Doing more with sound. (See page 4.) www.kodak.com/go/z8612support 9 P Aperture A priority S Shutter M priority Manual ISO High ISO People in low-light scenes.
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Doing more with your camera Using optical zoom Use optical zoom to get up to 12X closer to your subject before taking pictures.You may notice decreased image quality when using digital zoom. 10 www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter Focus distance W TD Auto 24 in. (60 cm)-infinity @ wide 3.9 ft (1.... zoom while taking pictures/videos. 1 Use the LCD to get a focused picture every time, remember: ■ Use the auto focus framing marks, page 4. Optical Digital zoom zoom ■ As you zoom in, move away from your subject. 2 Press Telephoto (T) or Wide (W) to zoom in . (12-60 cm) @ ...
Doing more with your camera Using optical zoom Use optical zoom to get up to 12X closer to your subject before taking pictures.You may notice decreased image quality when using digital zoom. 10 www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter Focus distance W TD Auto 24 in. (60 cm)-infinity @ wide 3.9 ft (1.... zoom while taking pictures/videos. 1 Use the LCD to get a focused picture every time, remember: ■ Use the auto focus framing marks, page 4. Optical Digital zoom zoom ■ As you zoom in, move away from your subject. 2 Press Telephoto (T) or Wide (W) to zoom in . (12-60 cm) @ ...
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...-eye Pre-flash is turned off If Red-eye Pre-flash is turned on the camera. Fill Red-eye Every time you take a picture, regardless of the lighting conditions. Doing more with your camera Taking flash pictures Use the flash when you take pictures at night, indoors, or outdoors... in heavy shadows. www.kodak.com/go/z8612support 11 Press the Flash button repeatedly to scroll through flash modes. (...
...-eye Pre-flash is turned off If Red-eye Pre-flash is turned on the camera. Fill Red-eye Every time you take a picture, regardless of the lighting conditions. Doing more with your camera Taking flash pictures Use the flash when you take pictures at night, indoors, or outdoors... in heavy shadows. www.kodak.com/go/z8612support 11 Press the Flash button repeatedly to scroll through flash modes. (...
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... for Landscape (infinity) ■ Again to return to normal Auto Focus 2 Compose the scene. Use available light instead of flash, if possible.) Camera automatically sets the focus distance depending on the zoom position: Wide angle: 4.7-23.7 in pictures at close -up) ■ Again for general picture.... Macro Infinity To gain sharpness and detail in . (12-60 cm) Telephoto: 2-4.3 ft (0.6-1.3m) To gain sharpness of distant scenes. Camera uses infinity auto-focus. Press the Shutter button halfway, then completely down. Auto-focus framing marks are not available in Landscape. 12 www...
... for Landscape (infinity) ■ Again to return to normal Auto Focus 2 Compose the scene. Use available light instead of flash, if possible.) Camera automatically sets the focus distance depending on the zoom position: Wide angle: 4.7-23.7 in pictures at close -up) ■ Again for general picture.... Macro Infinity To gain sharpness and detail in . (12-60 cm) Telephoto: 2-4.3 ft (0.6-1.3m) To gain sharpness of distant scenes. Camera uses infinity auto-focus. Press the Shutter button halfway, then completely down. Auto-focus framing marks are not available in Landscape. 12 www...
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...the Self-timer/Burst button, or press the Shutter button completely down . Use the same procedure to ensure a steady Shutter button press. 1 Place the camera on a tripod) ■ Again for 2-shot (one picture taken after 10 seconds and another picture taken 8 seconds later) 2 Compose the scene. ...Press the Shutter button halfway, then completely down . www.kodak.com/go/z8612support 13 In most Still modes, press the Self-timer/Burst button : ■ Once for a 10-second delay (so you want...
...the Self-timer/Burst button, or press the Shutter button completely down . Use the same procedure to ensure a steady Shutter button press. 1 Place the camera on a tripod) ■ Again for 2-shot (one picture taken after 10 seconds and another picture taken 8 seconds later) 2 Compose the scene. ...Press the Shutter button halfway, then completely down . www.kodak.com/go/z8612support 13 In most Still modes, press the Self-timer/Burst button : ■ Once for a 10-second delay (so you want...
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...swinging a golf club. Last Burst Camera takes up to 4 pictures while the Shutter Capture an expected event. Mode Icon First Burst Description Purpose Camera takes up to take pictures. Example: A child blowing out birthday candles. 14 www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter When the Shutter ...button is precise timing is pressed. Doing more with your camera Taking burst pictures 1 In most...
...swinging a golf club. Last Burst Camera takes up to 4 pictures while the Shutter Capture an expected event. Mode Icon First Burst Description Purpose Camera takes up to take pictures. Example: A child blowing out birthday candles. 14 www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter When the Shutter ...button is precise timing is pressed. Doing more with your camera Taking burst pictures 1 In most...
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Self-timer/Burst Picture size Flash mode Focus mode Capture mode Histogram Exposure bracketing Date stamp Pictures/time remaining Storage location Zoom indicator Auto focus control White balance Focus zone Exposure metering Image Stabilizer Aperture Shutter speed Low battery ISO speed Flash compensation Exposure compensation www.kodak.com/go/z8612support 15 Doing more with your camera Understanding the picture-taking icons Status icons indicate mode, feature, and camera status.
Self-timer/Burst Picture size Flash mode Focus mode Capture mode Histogram Exposure bracketing Date stamp Pictures/time remaining Storage location Zoom indicator Auto focus control White balance Focus zone Exposure metering Image Stabilizer Aperture Shutter speed Low battery ISO speed Flash compensation Exposure compensation www.kodak.com/go/z8612support 15 Doing more with your camera Understanding the picture-taking icons Status icons indicate mode, feature, and camera status.
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2 Working with pictures/videos Deleting pictures/videos 1 Press the Review button. 2 Press to multi-up thumbnails. 16 www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter Magnifying a picture during review W/T magnify 2X - 8X view other parts of the picture OK return to 1X NOTE: If you press the W button while at 1X, the view changes from single-picture to find a picture/video. 3 Press the Delete button. 4 Follow the screen prompts.
2 Working with pictures/videos Deleting pictures/videos 1 Press the Review button. 2 Press to multi-up thumbnails. 16 www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter Magnifying a picture during review W/T magnify 2X - 8X view other parts of the picture OK return to 1X NOTE: If you press the W button while at 1X, the view changes from single-picture to find a picture/video. 3 Press the Delete button. 4 Follow the screen prompts.
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www.kodak.com/go/z8612support 17 Working with pictures/videos Using the menu button in Review 1 Press the Review button, then the Menu button. 2 Press to choose a tab: ■ Review to view pictures/videos ■ Edit to edit pictures/videos ■ 3 Press Setup for other camera settings to highlight a setting, then press the OK button. 4 Choose an option, then press the OK button.
www.kodak.com/go/z8612support 17 Working with pictures/videos Using the menu button in Review 1 Press the Review button, then the Menu button. 2 Press to choose a tab: ■ Review to view pictures/videos ■ Edit to edit pictures/videos ■ 3 Press Setup for other camera settings to highlight a setting, then press the OK button. 4 Choose an option, then press the OK button.
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Tag Scroll arrows Videos Email tag Protected Review mode Selected picture Low battery Video length Video number Image storage location Tag Scroll arrows 18 Low battery www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter Working with pictures/videos Understanding the review icons Pictures Print tag Email tag Protected Favorite tag Review mode Picture number Image storage location Selected picture Perfect Touch tech.
Tag Scroll arrows Videos Email tag Protected Review mode Selected picture Low battery Video length Video number Image storage location Tag Scroll arrows 18 Low battery www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter Working with pictures/videos Understanding the review icons Pictures Print tag Email tag Protected Favorite tag Review mode Picture number Image storage location Selected picture Perfect Touch tech.
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Some capture modes offer limited settings. www.kodak.com/go/z8612support 19 Available only in PASM and Panorama modes. ■ Setup for other picture-taking settings. ■ Capture + for other camera settings. 3 Press to change settings NOTE: Some settings remain until you change them;... Choose an option, then press the OK button. others remain until you turn off the camera. 1 Press the Menu button. 2 Press to highlight a menu tab: ■ Capture for information about camera settings and options. NOTE: Press the Info button for the most common picture-taking settings...
Some capture modes offer limited settings. www.kodak.com/go/z8612support 19 Available only in PASM and Panorama modes. ■ Setup for other picture-taking settings. ■ Capture + for other camera settings. 3 Press to change settings NOTE: Some settings remain until you change them;... Choose an option, then press the OK button. others remain until you turn off the camera. 1 Press the Menu button. 2 Press to highlight a menu tab: ■ Capture for information about camera settings and options. NOTE: Press the Info button for the most common picture-taking settings...
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... in the Setup menu) to reset P, A, S, or M mode to Shutter speed, exposure prevent blur when your camera and pictures. The aperture setting may be affected by optical zoom. The settings, including Flash, are maintained for slow compensation...ISO speed shutter speeds.) NOTE: Settings you change modes or turn off the camera. Use Reset Camera (in those modes. The camera much light enters the camera), automatically sets the shutter speed and flash compensation, and ISO aperture (f-stop)... Priority mode is primarily used to its default setting. 20 www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter
... in the Setup menu) to reset P, A, S, or M mode to Shutter speed, exposure prevent blur when your camera and pictures. The aperture setting may be affected by optical zoom. The settings, including Flash, are maintained for slow compensation...ISO speed shutter speeds.) NOTE: Settings you change modes or turn off the camera. Use Reset Camera (in those modes. The camera much light enters the camera), automatically sets the shutter speed and flash compensation, and ISO aperture (f-stop)... Priority mode is primarily used to its default setting. 20 www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter
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... a smaller lens opening ; NOTE: A higher ISO may produce unwanted "noise" in 2.2 and lower picture sizes. If the picture is too light, decrease the setting; www.kodak.com/go/z8612support 21 keeps the main subject sharp; ISO 3200 available only in a picture. Using the advanced features Changing P, A, S, or M mode settings Aperture Shutter... stays open. (Use a tripod for landscapes and well-lit conditions. good for low-light. ■ Larger f-stop numbers indicate a larger lens opening ; ISO-adjust the camera's sensitivity to P, A, S, or M.
... a smaller lens opening ; NOTE: A higher ISO may produce unwanted "noise" in 2.2 and lower picture sizes. If the picture is too light, decrease the setting; www.kodak.com/go/z8612support 21 keeps the main subject sharp; ISO 3200 available only in a picture. Using the advanced features Changing P, A, S, or M mode settings Aperture Shutter... stays open. (Use a tripod for landscapes and well-lit conditions. good for low-light. ■ Larger f-stop numbers indicate a larger lens opening ; ISO-adjust the camera's sensitivity to P, A, S, or M.
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...then format the card or internal memory. Camera freezes up ■ Turn the camera off when a card is turned off , then back on . turn off. inserted or removed. ■ Try another SD/SDHC card. 22 www.kodak.com/go /z8612support and select Interactive ... not function, visit www.kodak.com/go /easysharecenter If the camera still does turn on. ■ Charge rechargeable batteries. 4 Solving camera problems For step-by-step product support, visit www.kodak.com/go/z8612support and select Interactive Troubleshooting & Repairs. Camera problems If Try one or ...
...then format the card or internal memory. Camera freezes up ■ Turn the camera off when a card is turned off , then back on . turn off. inserted or removed. ■ Try another SD/SDHC card. 22 www.kodak.com/go /z8612support and select Interactive ... not function, visit www.kodak.com/go /easysharecenter If the camera still does turn on. ■ Charge rechargeable batteries. 4 Solving camera problems For step-by-step product support, visit www.kodak.com/go/z8612support and select Interactive Troubleshooting & Repairs. Camera problems If Try one or ...