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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 Follow the on-screen instructions. ENGLISH ᕡ Installing the software Before connecting any cables, install the software that was included with your camera.
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 Follow the on-screen instructions. 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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... prompts you through cable the transfer process. To purchase accessories, visit www.kodak.com/go /z8612support 5 www.kodak.com/go /z8612accessories. U-8 For dock compatibility, visit www.kodak.com/go/dockcompatibility. To use an EasyShare dock, see its Getting Started Guide. Kodak EasyShare software opens on camera. ENGLISH ᕧ Reviewing pictures/videos Review previous/next picture/video ᕨ...
... prompts you through cable the transfer process. To purchase accessories, visit www.kodak.com/go /z8612support 5 www.kodak.com/go /z8612accessories. U-8 For dock compatibility, visit www.kodak.com/go/dockcompatibility. To use an EasyShare dock, see its Getting Started Guide. Kodak EasyShare software opens on camera. ENGLISH ᕧ Reviewing pictures/videos Review previous/next picture/video ᕨ...
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Finish reading this book, so you can take and share your computer Keep learning! 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 • accessories • printing information • product registration 6 www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter You have: • set up your camera • taken pictures • transferred pictures to your best pictures! Congratulations! ENGLISH ᕩ Keep learning about ...
Finish reading this book, so you can take and share your computer Keep learning! 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 • accessories • printing information • product registration 6 www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter You have: • set up your camera • taken pictures • transferred pictures to your best pictures! Congratulations! ENGLISH ᕩ Keep learning about ...
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Panorama "Stitching" 2 or 3 pictures into 1 panoramic scene. 1 Doing more with sound. (See page 4.) www.kodak.com/go/z8612support 9 Program More creative control. (See page 20). When the Shutter button is pressed halfway, faces are detected, the scene is analyzed, and ... A priority S Shutter M priority Manual ISO High ISO People in low-light scenes. SCN Scene Point-and-shoot simplicity under special conditions. 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. 1 Doing more with sound. (See page 4.) www.kodak.com/go/z8612support 9 Program More creative control. (See page 20). When the Shutter button is pressed halfway, faces are detected, the scene is analyzed, and ... A priority S Shutter M priority Manual ISO High ISO People in low-light scenes. SCN Scene Point-and-shoot simplicity under special conditions. 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.
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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 Optical Digital zoom zoom ■ As you zoom in /out. Focus distance W TD Auto 24 in...
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 Optical Digital zoom zoom ■ As you zoom in /out. Focus distance W TD Auto 24 in...
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...(in the Setup menu): the flash Setup menu): the flash fires once so the fires once and the camera eyes become accustomed to -subject distance in then fires again when the picture is behind the subject). Never. In ... in heavy shadows. If Red-eye Pre-flash is turned off If Red-eye Pre-flash is turned on the camera. Press the Flash button repeatedly to scroll through flash modes. (See flash modes below.) Flash-to the flash, ... 3.9-14.4 ft (1.2-4.4 m) Flash modes Auto Off Flash fires When the lighting conditions require it. www.kodak.com/go/z8612support 11 taken.
...(in the Setup menu): the flash Setup menu): the flash fires once so the fires once and the camera eyes become accustomed to -subject distance in then fires again when the picture is behind the subject). Never. In ... in heavy shadows. If Red-eye Pre-flash is turned off If Red-eye Pre-flash is turned on the camera. Press the Flash button repeatedly to scroll through flash modes. (See flash modes below.) Flash-to the flash, ... 3.9-14.4 ft (1.2-4.4 m) Flash modes Auto Off Flash fires When the lighting conditions require it. www.kodak.com/go/z8612support 11 taken.
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... 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 Landscape. 12 www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter Auto-focus framing marks are not available in . (12-60 ...cm) Telephoto: 2-4.3 ft (0.6-1.3m) To gain sharpness of distant scenes. Press the Shutter button halfway, then completely down. Camera uses infinity auto-focus. Doing more...
... 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 Landscape. 12 www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter Auto-focus framing marks are not available in . (12-60 ...cm) Telephoto: 2-4.3 ft (0.6-1.3m) To gain sharpness of distant scenes. Press the Shutter button halfway, then completely down. Camera uses infinity auto-focus. Doing more...
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Only the 2- www.kodak.com/go/z8612support 13 Use the same procedure to use the self-timer in Video mode, but: ... when no storage space remains. Press the Shutter button halfway, then completely down. Doing more with your camera Taking self-timer pictures Use the self-timer when you have time 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 ...
Only the 2- www.kodak.com/go/z8612support 13 Use the same procedure to use the self-timer in Video mode, but: ... when no storage space remains. Press the Shutter button halfway, then completely down. Doing more with your camera Taking self-timer pictures Use the self-timer when you have time 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 ...
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... when you release the Shutter button or when the pictures are saved. 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. When the Shutter button is precise timing is pressed.... Example: A child blowing out birthday candles. 14 www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter Doing more with your camera Taking burst pictures 1 In most Still modes, press the Self-timer/Burst button until the desired Burst mode appears. ...
... when you release the Shutter button or when the pictures are saved. 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. When the Shutter button is precise timing is pressed.... Example: A child blowing out birthday candles. 14 www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter Doing more with your camera Taking burst pictures 1 In most Still modes, press the Self-timer/Burst button until the desired Burst mode appears. ...
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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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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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...offer limited settings. www.kodak.com/go/z8612support 19 3 Using the advanced features Using the Menu button to change settings NOTE: Some settings remain until you change them; NOTE: Press the Info button for other picture-taking settings. ■ Capture + for other camera settings. 3 Press to...the most common picture-taking settings. Available only in PASM and Panorama modes. ■ Setup for information about camera settings and options. others remain until you turn off the camera. 1 Press the Menu button. 2 Press to highlight a setting, then press the OK button. 4 ...
...offer limited settings. www.kodak.com/go/z8612support 19 3 Using the advanced features Using the Menu button to change settings NOTE: Some settings remain until you change them; NOTE: Press the Info button for other picture-taking settings. ■ Capture + for other camera settings. 3 Press to...the most common picture-taking settings. Available only in PASM and Panorama modes. ■ Setup for information about camera settings and options. others remain until you turn off the camera. 1 Press the Menu button. 2 Press to highlight a setting, then press the OK button. 4 ...
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...Priority mode to control depth of field (the range of auto shooting Exposure compensation (how with full access to all menu options. The compensation, flash camera automatically sets the aperture for compensation, and ISO speed proper exposure. (To prevent blur, use a tripod for P, A, S, and M modes-even... M modes apply only to pictures taken in the Setup menu) to reset P, A, S, or M mode to its default setting. 20 www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter The aperture setting may be affected by optical zoom. The settings, including Flash, are maintained for slow shutter speeds.) Manual mode...
...Priority mode to control depth of field (the range of auto shooting Exposure compensation (how with full access to all menu options. The compensation, flash camera automatically sets the aperture for compensation, and ISO speed proper exposure. (To prevent blur, use a tripod for P, A, S, and M modes-even... M modes apply only to pictures taken in the Setup menu) to reset P, A, S, or M mode to its default setting. 20 www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter The aperture setting may be affected by optical zoom. The settings, including Flash, are maintained for slow shutter speeds.) Manual mode...
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good for slow shutter speeds.) Exposure Compensation-adjust the exposure. Flash Compensation-adjust flash brightness. www.kodak.com/go/z8612support 21 good for low-light. ■ Larger f-stop numbers indicate a larger lens opening ; if it's too ... increase the setting. keeps the main subject sharp; Higher ISO indicates greater sensitivity. If the picture is too light, decrease the setting; ISO-adjust the camera's sensitivity to P, A, S, or M. NOTE: A higher ISO may produce unwanted "noise" in 2.2 and lower picture sizes. ISO speed Flash compensation ...
good for slow shutter speeds.) Exposure Compensation-adjust the exposure. Flash Compensation-adjust flash brightness. www.kodak.com/go/z8612support 21 good for low-light. ■ Larger f-stop numbers indicate a larger lens opening ; if it's too ... increase the setting. keeps the main subject sharp; Higher ISO indicates greater sensitivity. If the picture is too light, decrease the setting; ISO-adjust the camera's sensitivity to P, A, S, or M. NOTE: A higher ISO may produce unwanted "noise" in 2.2 and lower picture sizes. ISO speed Flash compensation ...
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... pictures to the computer, then format the card or internal memory. corrupted. turn off , then back on. Camera freezes up ■ Turn the camera off . 4 Solving camera problems For step-by-step product support, visit www.kodak.com/go /z8612support and select Interactive Troubleshooting & Repairs. Caution: Formatting a card deletes all pictures and videos, including...
... pictures to the computer, then format the card or internal memory. corrupted. turn off , then back on. Camera freezes up ■ Turn the camera off . 4 Solving camera problems For step-by-step product support, visit www.kodak.com/go /z8612support and select Interactive Troubleshooting & Repairs. Caution: Formatting a card deletes all pictures and videos, including...
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... is communicated to the purchaser in writing by a Kodak company, no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. Regulatory compliance FCC compliance and advisory Kodak EasyShare Z8612/ZD8612 IS digital camera This equipment has been tested and found to comply ...with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a ...
... is communicated to the purchaser in writing by a Kodak company, no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. Regulatory compliance FCC compliance and advisory Kodak EasyShare Z8612/ZD8612 IS digital camera This equipment has been tested and found to comply ...with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a ...
Extended user guide
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Kodak EasyShare Z81612/ZD8612 IS digital camera Extended user guide www.kodak.com For interactive tutorials, visit www.kodak.com/go/howto For help with your camera, visit www.kodak.com/go/z8612support
Kodak EasyShare Z81612/ZD8612 IS digital camera Extended user guide www.kodak.com For interactive tutorials, visit www.kodak.com/go/howto For help with your camera, visit www.kodak.com/go/z8612support
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... the strap 1 Loading the battery 1 Turning on the camera 2 Setting the language, date/time 2 Storing pictures on an optional SD or SDHC card 3 2 Taking pictures/videos 4 Taking a picture 4 Capture modes 6 Using optical zoom 8 Taking .../videos 15 Reviewing pictures/videos 15 Deleting pictures/videos 17 Using the menu button in Review 18 Adding sound tags 19 Cropping pictures 20 Using Kodak Perfect Touch technology 20 Editing videos 21 Running a slide show 23 Viewing pictures/videos in different ways 26 Selecting multiple pictures/videos 27 Copying pictures...
... the strap 1 Loading the battery 1 Turning on the camera 2 Setting the language, date/time 2 Storing pictures on an optional SD or SDHC card 3 2 Taking pictures/videos 4 Taking a picture 4 Capture modes 6 Using optical zoom 8 Taking .../videos 15 Reviewing pictures/videos 15 Deleting pictures/videos 17 Using the menu button in Review 18 Adding sound tags 19 Cropping pictures 20 Using Kodak Perfect Touch technology 20 Editing videos 21 Running a slide show 23 Viewing pictures/videos in different ways 26 Selecting multiple pictures/videos 27 Copying pictures...
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Table of contents 4 Doing more with your camera 29 Using the Menu button to change settings 29 Using the framing grid to compose a picture 35 Using PASM modes 35 Using exposure compensation to ... pictures 42 Installing the software 42 Transferring pictures with the USB cable 43 Printing pictures 44 Dock compatibility for your camera 46 6 Troubleshooting 47 7 Getting help 52 Helpful links 52 8 Appendix 54 Camera specifications 54 Storage capacities 57 Upgrading your software and firmware 57 Important safety instructions 57 Battery life 58 Care...
Table of contents 4 Doing more with your camera 29 Using the Menu button to change settings 29 Using the framing grid to compose a picture 35 Using PASM modes 35 Using exposure compensation to ... pictures 42 Installing the software 42 Transferring pictures with the USB cable 43 Printing pictures 44 Dock compatibility for your camera 46 6 Troubleshooting 47 7 Getting help 52 Helpful links 52 8 Appendix 54 Camera specifications 54 Storage capacities 57 Upgrading your software and firmware 57 Important safety instructions 57 Battery life 58 Care...