Kodak PLAYTOUCH ZI10 Service manual

KODAK PLAYTOUCH Video Camera
Extended user guide
Model Zi10
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Rochester, New York 14650
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Product features
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Front view
Jack for external microphone,
headphones
Video Recording LED
Lens
IR receiver,
for optional
remote
control
Microphone
Focus switch (Close-up/Normal)
A/V Out
HDMI™ Out
Micro USB, for 5V DC In
USB arm
USB Release

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Product features
Accessing the USB arm
Slide the
USB lock.
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3
1
Pull down the USB arm.
Open the door.

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Back view, touchscreen gestures
Record/OK button
Speaker
Tripod socket
Swipe Drag
Battery compartment,
SD/SDHC Card slot
Strap post
Power button
Tap (or tap and hold)
Battery charging light

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Understanding the status icons
Recording
Current
video
length
Zoom
control
Batterylevel(or
DC-Inconnected)
Scrubberbar
Volume
Currentvideolength
Next
Previous
Share
Delete
Edit
Single/Multi-up/
TimelineView
Zoom
control
(Wide,
Telephoto)
Battery
level
Effects
Review
CaptureMode
Settings
Currentmode
Face
detection
brackets
Recording Liveview
Review

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Table of contents 1
1 Setting up your camera .........................................................................1
Charging the battery in-camera .....................................................................1
Charging using an external charger ...............................................................2
Inserting an SD or SDHC Card........................................................................3
Connecting the strap.....................................................................................4
Turning on the camera ..................................................................................4
Setting the language, date/time.....................................................................5
2 Using your camera ................................................................................6
Taking a video, picture..................................................................................6
Reviewing videos/pictures .............................................................................7
Deleting videos/pictures ................................................................................8
Magnifying a picture .....................................................................................8
Viewing videos/pictures as thumbnails (multi-up)...........................................8
Downloading software, transferring videos/pictures to the computer..............9
3 Doing more with your camera .............................................................10
Changing camera settings ...........................................................................10
Applying an LCD Glare Shield filter ..............................................................12
Editing videos .............................................................................................12
Viewing on a TV..........................................................................................14
Using the optional remote control ...............................................................15
4 Sharing videos and pictures ................................................................16
Sharing via social networking sites ..............................................................16
Marking videos/pictures for emailing ...........................................................16

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5 Getting help ........................................................................................18
6 Appendix .............................................................................................20
Specifications..............................................................................................20
Safety .........................................................................................................21
Care and maintenance ................................................................................22
Limited warranty .........................................................................................23

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1Setting up your camera
Charging the battery in-camera
See other charging solutions page 2
(approx. 2 hours)
Charging light:
• Blinking = charging
• Off = charged
2
1
Turn off the camera, then connect it.
KODAK Camera USB Cable, Micro B / 5-Pin
Do not plug this cable into a computer.
Your
adapter
may
differ.
Notched
corner
Insert the Li-Ion battery.
Charge whenever necessary.

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Setting up your camera
Charging using an external charger
A charger may be an optional accessory and differ from the one pictured.
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Inserting an SD or SDHC Card
Your camera has limited internal memory—perfect for a few practice videos/pictures.
We strongly suggest that you purchase an SD or SDHC Card to store more. (Maximum
supported card size is 32 GB.)
CAUTION:
A card can only be inserted one way; forcing it may cause
damage. Inserting or removing a card while the camera is on may
damage the video/s, the card, or the camera.
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1Turn off the camera.
2Insert the card until
it clicks.
To remove the card,
press and release it,
then pull it out.

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Setting up your camera
Connecting the strap
Turning on the camera

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Setting the language, date/time
The first time you turn on the camera, you’re prompted to choose your language and
set the date/time. (To change your language or date/time in the future, see page 10.)
To set the language:
1Swipe up/down to view your language (For more
information on using touchscreen gestures, see
page iii.)
2Tap your language.
To set the date:
1Tap to scroll through month, date, year.
(Tap/hold to scroll quickly.)
2Tap MDY to change the date format.
3The time screen is below the date screen. Swipe up
to view and set the time. (For more information on
using touchscreen gestures, see page iii.)
To set the time:
1Tap to scroll through hour and minute.
(Tap/hold to scroll quickly.)
2Tap AM to choose AM or PM.
3Tap X to accept.

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2Using your camera
Taking a video, picture
When you turn on the camera, it’s ready to record.
■Press the Record/OK button.
Press it again to stop recording.
To zoom in/out, tap T (Telephoto) or W (Wide) or
drag the zoom control.
Enhancing your experience
■Choose a video resolution (or take pictures; see
page 10).
■Take close-up videos/pictures. Slide the Focus
switch (see page i) to Close-up . (When
finished, slide it to back to Normal .)
■Apply effects (Black & White, Sepia, 70’s Film, High
Saturation, or Normal). Tap the Effects icon to
choose an effect.
■Apply an LCD Glare Shield filter (page 12).
NOTE: To apply an LCD Glare Shield, the feature must be turned on
in the Settings menu (see page 10).
■Adjust LCD brightness (see page 11).
■Plug in headphones or an external microphone,
then tap Headphone or Microphone.
IMPORTANT:
Be aware of the battery level icon. Charge the battery whenever necessary.
Record/OK
Settings
Effects
Zoom control
(Wide/Telephoto)

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Reviewing videos/pictures
You can rotate the camera right or left, according to
your preference.
1Tap the Review icon .
2Tap or swipe the left/right side of the LCD to find a
video/picture.
3To play a video, tap the Play icon.
Using fast-forward, fast-reverse
While a video is playing, tap the right side of the screen to view at 2X speed. Tap
again to view at 4X speed. (To play in reverse, tap the left side of the screen.)
While a video is paused, repeatedly tap the right side of the screen to advance one
frame at a time. (To reverse one frame at a time, tap the left side of the screen.)
Enhancing your experience
■Use the sharing features (see page 16).
■Use the editing features (see page 12).
■View videos/pictures as thumbnails and select them for sharing (see page 8).
■Plug in headphones, then tap Headphone.
■Access the Volume controls, tap the volume icon .
NOTE: To switch to recording mode, press the Record/OK button.
PlayVolume

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Using your camera
Deleting videos/pictures
1Tap the Review icon .
2Tap or swipe the left/right side of the LCD to find a video/picture.
3Tap , then follow the prompts.
NOTE: To switch to recording mode, press the Record/OK button.
Magnifying a picture
1In Review, tap a picture to magnify it:
■Tap the Magnify (+) icon to zoom 1X, 2X, 4X, 6X, and 8X.
■Double-tap the Magnify (+) icon to quickly zoom to 8X.
2Drag the picture to show hidden portions.
3To return to 1X, double-tap the Magnify (-) icon .
NOTE: To switch to recording mode, press the Record/OK button.
Viewing videos/pictures as thumbnails (multi-up)
Use thumbnails to select multiple videos/pictures for sharing.
1In Review, tap the Multi-up icon to view videos/pictures as thumbnails.
■To select a thumbnail for sharing, tap and hold it. (The Share icon increments
by one and checkmark appears on the selected video/picture. To clear a
checkmark, tap and hold it.)
■Tap the Share icon to see Share options (see page 16).
■To see other videos/pictures, swipe right or left or tap the right/left arrows.
■To see a timeline view of videos/pictures, click the Timeline icon .
2To see a single video/picture, tap it.
NOTE: To switch to recording mode, press the Record/OK button.

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Downloading software, transferring
videos/pictures to the computer
To use the sharing and social networking features, you must download KODAK
Software.
1Make sure the computer is connected to the
Internet.
NOTE: When you connect the camera to the computer, you have the
choice of downloading ARCSOFT MEDIAIMPRESSION for
KODAK Software (for WINDOWS OS-based computers), the
KODAK Camera Setup App (for WINDOWS and MAC OS), or
both.
If you are running MAC OS, you can also use the APPLE ILIFE
suite of products to edit, personalize, make DVDs, share via
YouTube and APPLE Online Sharing Services (IWEB and
MOBILEME), or with ITUNES for syncing with IPHONE, IPOD,
or APPLE TV.
2Use the USB arm to connect the camera. (It turns on
automatically.)
3Follow the prompts to install the KODAK Camera
Setup App, ARCSOFT MEDIAIMPRESSION for
KODAK Software, or both.
You can then transfer and share videos/pictures.
NOTE: You can also use a card reader to transfer videos/pictures.
or
NOTE: If a USB extension cable
was included, you can use
it to connect the camera
USB arm to the computer.
For help using ARCSOFT Software www.arcsoft.com/support
For help installing software and transferring
videos/pictures to the computer
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3Doing more with your camera
Changing camera settings
Tap the Settings icon , then tap a setting.
NOTE: To switch to recording mode, press the Record/OK button.
Setting Description
Video
Resolution
HD 1080p—Best for viewing on an HDTV.
HD 720p/60 fps—Best for sports and action.
HD 720p—Best for viewing on a computer.
WVGA—Best for conserving memory card space and for sharing on
YouTube Service and FACEBOOK Social Network and for email.
5 MP Still—For 5 MP pictures.
NOTE: Higher video resolutions render higher quality but larger file sizes.
Share Choose what is displayed when the Share button is tapped in Review.
Show or hide:
■Individual social networking sites
■E-mail addresses (all or none)
Safe mode Protect your videos, pictures, and settings. When Safe mode is on:
■You can take and review videos/pictures, but cannot edit, share, or
delete them.
■You can turn on the camera, but you cannot change or reset the
settings.
Microphone
Gain
Choose the sensitivity of the internal or external microphone (if one is
connected).
Sounds and LED Turn camera sounds and video recording light on/off.

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LCD Brightness Set LCD brightness. Auto sets the LCD brightness for you based on current
light conditions. (Does not control the brightness of actual videos or
pictures.)
LCD Glare
Shield Feature
Make the LCD easier to see in different situations. (See page 12.)
Digital Image
Stabilization
Turn on to reduce video blur. (Turn off when using a tripod.)
Face Detection
Brackets
Show/hide face detect brackets.
Video Output NTSC—Used in North America and Japan; most common format.
PAL—Used in Europe and China.
Date and Time Set the date and time. (See page 5.)
Language Choose your language.
Format SD Card Delete everything on the card and format the card.
About View firmware and software version.
Reset Settings Reset all settings to factory defaults.
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Doing more with your camera
Applying an LCD Glare Shield filter
Make the LCD easier to see in different conditions, such as the glare of bright
sunlight. (Filters do not control the brightness or contrast of actual videos or pictures.)
IMPORTANT:
To apply an LCD Glare Shield filter, the feature must be turned on in the
Settings menu (see page 11).
1Tap the Settings icon , then tap LCD Glare
Shield.
2Tap Filters On.
3Tap to view each LCD Glare Shield filter:
■Normal
■High Contrast
■Black and White
After the description fades, the Glare Shield remains.
Editing videos
1Tap the Review icon .
2Tap or swipe the left/right side of the LCD to find a
video/picture. To play a video, tap the Play icon.
3Tap the Edit icon .
The Editing menu appears.
4Tap a choice:
Trim Video—See page 13.
Single Frame Extraction—See page 13.
NOTE: To switch to recording mode, press the Record/OK button.
Edit