Kodak Z981 Support Question
Kodak Z981 Support Question
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Question posted by lgutman on March 29th, 2013
Use Of Regular Aa Batteries (6v) Instead Of Rechargeable (5v)
If 4 regular AA batteries (6 V overall voltage) are used instead of 4 rechargeable batteries (5 V overall voltage), would it damage electronic circuits?
Current Answers
Answer #1: Posted by tintinb on April 2nd, 2013 10:35 PM
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Yes. The 6 volts battery will damage the elctronic circuits of your Kodak Z981 camera. However, this is not an immediate effect but this will happen gradually. You should use the required voltage for the device to avoid hardware failure in the future.
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Tintin
Related Kodak Z981 Manual Pages
User guide - Page 1
ENGLISH
ᕡ Charge and load the batteries
Lights are on while the charger is plugged in. (See the charger documentation for instructions and charging times.)
For longer life, charge KODAK
Ni-MH Rechargeable Batteries
AA prior to use, and occasionally
1
discharge them to depletion.
2
3
www.kodak.com/go/z981support
1
User guide - Page 4
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
When ...
User guide - Page 8
ENGLISH
Back View
EVF/LCD
EVF (Electronic viewfinder) LCD
Delete, Menu, Info, Review
Power light
Mode dial
Power Vertical Shutter on/off
Shutter button
Flash, Focus Mode, Drive Jog dial Strap post Zoom Share 5V DC-In, A/V Out, USB Vertical Shutter button
OK,
Tripod socket
SD/SDHC Card slot, battery compartment
8
www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter
User guide - Page 25
You cannot take a picture
■ Turn the camera off
■ Make sure the batteries are charged and installed correctly (see page 1).
■ Memory is displayed instead of a picture
■ Transfer all modes.
In Review, a blue or black screen is full.
Status
Solution
Camera does not turn on or off , then on again.
■ Press the...
User guide - Page 26
... if you have questions.
■ If using this product in exposure to www.kodak.com/go /kes.
■ Do not charge non-rechargeable batteries. For more information on the candidate list ... unlikely event that is stored for indoor use only. For approved accessories, go to shock and/or electrical or mechanical hazards. Otherwise, a battery may
short circuit, discharge energy, become hot, or leak...
User guide - Page 27
...to shipping damage, accident, alteration, modification, unauthorized service, misuse, abuse, use with ...use of the equipment, cost of substitute equipment, facilities or services, or claims of your KODAK Product packaging. Retain the original dated sales receipt. www.kodak.com/go/z981support
27 Appendix
Limited Warranty
Kodak warrants its digital cameras and accessories (excluding batteries...
Extended user guide - Page 3
Back, bottom view
EVF/LCD
EVF (Electronic viewfinder) LCD
Delete,
Menu, Info, Review
EVF/LCD
Product features
Power light Mode dial Power Vertical Shutter on/off Shutter button
Flash, Focus Mode, Drive Jog dial Strap post Zoom (Telephoto, Wide Angle) Share 5V DC-In, A/V Out, USB Vertical Shutter button
OK,
Tripod socket
www.kodak.com/go/support
SD/SDHC Card slot, battery compartment
i
Extended user guide - Page 5
Table of contents
1
1 Setting up your camera 1 Charging the rechargeable batteries 1 Loading the batteries 2 Turning on the camera 3 Setting the language, date/time 3 Attaching the strap 4 Using the vertical grip (for portrait orientation 5 Storing pictures on an (accessory) SD or SDHC Card 6 Using other (accessory) power options 7
2 Taking pictures/videos 8 Taking pictures in Smart ...
Extended user guide - Page 7
1 Setting up your camera
Charging the rechargeable batteries
For longer life, charge KODAK Ni-MH Pre-Charged Rechargeable Batteries AA prior to use, and occasionally discharge them to depletion. Lights are on while the charger is plugged in. (See the charger documentation for instructions and charging times.)
See other power options Extend battery life Purchase accessories
See page 7 See...
Extended user guide - Page 13
Purchase accessories www.kodak.com/go/z981accessories
www.kodak.com/go/support
7 Setting up your camera
Using other (accessory) power options
Use the KODAK 5-Volt AC Adapter to save battery power. NOTE: The AC adapter does not charge the batteries.
Extended user guide - Page 14
When the framing marks turn green, press the Shutter
button completely down. EVF/LCD
To save battery power, press the EVF/LCD button and use the electronic viewfinder.
NOTE: For more information on Smart Capture and other modes, see page 11. Framing marks do not appear in Smart Capture mode
1 Turn the ...
Extended user guide - Page 28
... before or after you take a picture. Taking pictures/videos
Using the histogram to view picture brightness
Use the histogram to evaluate the distribution of the histogram. Optimal exposure is achieved when the peak is in your car, but appears only when the batteries require your special event www.kodak.com/go/z981accessories
22...
Extended user guide - Page 39
... that reside on Loop, the slide show , press OK. Make a slide show
Use Multimedia Slide Show to include in the camera's internal memory.
to choose Loop, then
2 Press
to choose On, then press ... tab is displayed once. Select pictures (see page 51.
The slide show repeats until the batteries are shown in the slide show to choose Preview Slide Show, then press OK. You can...
Extended user guide - Page 48
... in the picture is no need to press the Shutter button halfway down . (This setting uses less battery power.)
Exposure Bracketing Interval
Choose the difference in P/M mode.
Doing more with your camera
Setting
More information
Face Detect
On-The camera attempts to give an even picture focus.
AF Zone
Select a large or concentrated area...
Extended user guide - Page 58
...instead of pictures remaining after each
decrease after taking pictures. Make sure the camera is when a card is taken, based on . In Review, you do not function
Camera freezes up ■ Turn the camera... (see page 45).
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Camera problems
Status
Solution
Camera does not ■ Charge rechargeable batteries (see page 46)
Caution: Formatting a...
Extended user guide - Page 59
.... Only SD or SDHC Cards are ■ Do not remove card while the camera is almost ■ Transfer the pictures to the computer (see page 47), then format the card or internal memory (see page 47).
corrupted
■ Keep rechargeable batteries charged.
■ Transfer pictures to the computer (see page 46). desired picture...
Extended user guide - Page 66
... support-Yes Power-4 KODAK Ni-MH Pre-Charged Rechargeable Batteries AA; Allow all components to air-dry for at www.eiae.org or www.kodak.com/go/z981support.
60
www.kodak.com/go/support Do not use cleaning solutions unless designed specifically for more information.
■ For digital camera disposal or recycling information, contact your country...
Extended user guide - Page 67
... loading the batteries in the camera.
■ Battery performance is reduced at www.kodak.com/go /support
61 Appendix
Upgrading your camera in cold weather, carry spare batteries and keep them warm. Check occasionally at temperatures below 41° F (5° C). You may vary based on the camera). Battery replacement, battery life
KODAK Ni-MH Pre-Charged Rechargeable Batteries AA (2100 mAh...
Extended user guide - Page 68
... product in exposure to shock and/or electrical or mechanical hazards. In the unlikely event that battery fluid leaks inside . there are intended for indoor use of controls, adjustments, or procedures other than those specified herein may short circuit, discharge energy, become hot, or leak.
■ Do not disassemble, install backward, or expose...
Extended user guide - Page 69
...If replacement parts are used in both materials and workmanship for warranty repair.
Appendix
■ Go to www.kodak.com/go /kes.
■ Do not charge non-rechargeable batteries. Warranty service will...stated herein.
You may be required to ship Products, at its digital cameras and accessories (excluding batteries) to be replaced with a remanufactured Product. Repair, replacement, or ...
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