Kodak Z981 Support Question
Kodak Z981 Support Question
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Question posted by lgutman on March 29th, 2013
Can I Use Regular Aa Batteries In The Camera Instead Of Rechargeable?
Rechargeable batteries sometimes are not ready to be used on short notice. The ability to use regular AA batteries will help in these cases.
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Answer #1: Posted by LuxuriKnows on March 29th, 2013 1:03 PM
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Hello, the Kodak z981 provides the rechargeable batteries bc of how much power the camera uses its more beneficial. Its not recommended to use regular batteries but obviously they can be used. Just be sure to check the voltage.
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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.
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3
www.kodak.com/go/z981support
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User guide - Page 4
... guide www.kodak.com/go/z981support
4
www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter
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.
User guide - Page 25
... page 6).
■ Take another card. You cannot take a picture
■ Turn the camera off, then on or off
■ Make sure the batteries are charged and installed correctly (see page 1).
■ Memory is displayed instead of a picture
■ Transfer all modes. Camera buttons and controls do not function
Flash does not fire
■ Check...
User guide - Page 26
... www.kodak.com/go/batterytypes.
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www.kodak.com/go /accessories.
■ Use only a USB-certified computer equipped with
water and contact your local Kodak customer support.
■ See www.kodak.com/go /kes.
■ Do not charge non-rechargeable batteries. For more information on the candidate list according to article 59(1) of...
User guide - Page 27
...refund the purchase price paid . If replacement parts are used in both Kodak and its digital cameras and accessories (excluding batteries) to use , or failure of the product), regardless of cause... due to shipping damage, accident, alteration, modification, unauthorized service, misuse, abuse, use of this product regardless of the purchase price are warranted for any special, consequential ...
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
... for instructions and charging times.)
See other power options Extend battery life Purchase accessories
See page 7 See page 61 www.kodak.com/go/z981accessories
www.kodak.com/go/support
1 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.
Extended user guide - Page 13
Purchase accessories www.kodak.com/go/z981accessories
www.kodak.com/go/support
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NOTE: The AC adapter does not charge the batteries. Setting up your camera
Using other (accessory) power options
Use the KODAK 5-Volt AC Adapter to save battery power.
Extended user guide - Page 39
...for pictures that you turn on a card, not in the camera's internal memory. To access your slide show to choose Preview Slide ...camera's Help system, see page 35). NOTE: This feature is displayed once. Reviewing and editing
Creating a multimedia slide show
Use Multimedia Slide Show to include in the slide show. To interrupt the slide show plays, you press OK or until the batteries...
Extended user guide - Page 44
Reviewing and editing
Using the RAW Develop feature
In P, A, S, M, Sport, Portrait, and SCN modes, you develop, edit (picture size, ... dynamic range, and contains more color information. To access your camera's Help system, see page 51.
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www.kodak.com/go/support The RAW Develop feature lets you can edit RAW files in KODAK EASYSHARE Software.
1 Press the Review button, then to find a ...
Extended user guide - Page 48
...needed. Doing more with your camera
Setting
More information
Face Detect
On-The camera attempts to choose
the focus area.
Center-zone-Evaluates the small area centered in exposure compensation while using exposure bracketing.
Ideal when precise... the Shutter button halfway down . (This setting uses less battery power.)
Exposure Bracketing Interval
Choose the difference in the LCD.
Extended user guide - Page 50
... that they are not rotated. Doing more battery
LCD is taken. Power Save-Dimmer LCD; Digital correction-The camera digitally corrects red-eye after a picture is taken. (Processing time after taking a picture may increase.)
Orientation Sensor
Orient pictures so that all or none) and KODAK
PULSE Digital Frames
Red-eye Reduction
The Red-eye flash...
Extended user guide - Page 58
... Transfer the picture to www.kodak.com/go /support Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Camera problems
Status
Solution
Camera does not ■ Charge rechargeable batteries (see page 14). Pictures remaining ■ Continue taking a picture is displayed instead of pictures remaining after each
decrease after taking pictures. Camera buttons and controls do not see a picture (or the expected...
Extended user guide - Page 59
... camera freezes with available memory (see page 45), or insert a card with card
■ Card may be corrupted. Format the card in ■ Retake pictures. desired picture/video
www.kodak.com/go/support
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Caution: Formatting a card deletes all pictures and videos, including protected files.
■ Use another memory card. Battery life is short...
Extended user guide - Page 60
...; Make sure the batteries are charged and installed correctly (see page 1).
■ Make sure the KODAK Camera USB Cable, U-8 is not in Macro mode (see page 17).
■ Place the camera on the camera.
■ See KODAK Software Help at www.kodak.com/go /support
Then turn on a flat, steady surface or use a tripod (especially in...
Extended user guide - Page 66
...authorities. Do not use cleaning solutions unless designed specifically for more information.
■ For digital camera disposal or recycling ...using the camera.
■ Blow gently on the lens or LCD to remove dust and dirt. via KODAK Camera USB Cable, U-8 Video output-NTSC or PAL Microphone-Yes Speaker-Yes PICTBRIDGE support-Yes Power-4 KODAK Ni-MH Pre-Charged Rechargeable Batteries AA...
Extended user guide - Page 67
... to www.kodak.com/go /support
61 For average SD Card capacities, go /z981downloads. Battery replacement, battery life
KODAK Ni-MH Pre-Charged Rechargeable Batteries AA (2100 mAh): 450-500 pictures. Extending battery life
■ Use the EVF instead of KODAK Software and the camera firmware (the software that do not work; when they may be able to store...
Extended user guide - Page 69
....com/go /kes.
■ Do not charge non-rechargeable batteries.
Retain the original dated sales receipt. Proof of purchase...Repair, replacement, or refund of the purchase price are used in both materials and workmanship for the country where the... batteries, visit www.kodak.com/go/batterychart. You may be required to ship Products, at its digital cameras and accessories (excluding batteries)...
Extended user guide - Page 75
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A A/V out, 34 about this camera, 46 AC adapters, 7 accessories
battery, 61 buying, 57 SD/SDHC card, 6 add keywords, names, 27 advanced digital zoom, 43 AF control (Still), ...battery
expected life, 61 loading, 1, 2 purchase, 22 status, 22 types, 61 beach, 12 brightness, LCD, 10
www.kodak.com/go/support
burst, using, 16 button
burst, 16 delete, 10 flash, 14 zoom, 13
C cable
audio/video, 34 camera...
Extended user guide - Page 76
...47 download pictures, 47
E edit videos, 39 emailing pictures, videos, 27 expected battery life, 61 exposure
bracketing interval, 42 compensation, 19, 21 external video device ...battery, 61
H help
camera help, 51 Web links, 51 high ISO, 11 histogram, 22
I icons
mode dial, 11 image stabilizer, 45 image storage, 45 installing
batteries, 1, 2 SD/SDHC card, 6
K keyboard, 27 keywords, 26 KODAK EASYSHARE...
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