Kodak EASYSHARE Z5010 User manual

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Table of contents
Getting started with your camera 2
Charging the Ni-MH rechargeable batteries 2
Loading the batteries 3
Using an accessory SD/SDHC Card 4
Turning on the camera 5
Setting the language, date/time 6
Taking pictures in Smart Capture mode 7
Taking videos 8
Other picture-taking features 9
Watch the battery level 9
Reviewing pictures/videos 10
Install software, transfer pictures, and share 11
It’s never been easier to share 12
Product overview, features 13
Front view 13
Back view 14
Bottom view 15
Doing more with your camera 16
Using the flash 16
Using different modes 17
Using SCN (Scene) modes 18
Using Program and Manual modes 19
Using the Focus feature 21
Turning on the Date Stamp feature 22
Solving camera problems 23
Getting help on the Web 24
Appendix 25
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1Getting started with your camera
IMPORTANT! If your package includes:
■Ni-MH batteries and a charger, continue to Charging the Ni-MH
rechargeable batteries.
■Alkaline batteries and no charger, skip to Loading the batteries,
page 3. (You may purchase rechargeable AA batteries and a charger
at www.kodak.com/go/accessories.)
Charging the Ni-MH rechargeable batteries
Lights are on while the charger is plugged in.
(See the charger documentation for
instructions and charging times.)
All batteries lose power over time–even if they’re not being used. For
longer life, fully charge KODAK Ni-MH Rechargeable Batteries AA prior to
use.
Your plug may differ.
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Loading the batteries
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2
Press the door lock while sliding the door open.
NOTE: You may also use a 5V, 1.5 A
AC adapter to power the camera via
its USB port.
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Using an accessory SD/SDHC Card
Your camera has internal memory. We recommend purchasing an SD or
SDHC Card (Class 4 or higher) to store more pictures/videos. You must
use a Class 4 or higher card to record HD video.
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 pictures, the card, or the camera.
IMPORTANT: When you turn on the camera, it checks to see if a card is
inserted. If so, new pictures/videos are stored on the card. If no card is
inserted, new pictures/videos are stored in the camera’s internal memory.
Purchase cards www.kodak.com/go/accessories
Insert a card until it clicks.
To remove a card, press
and release it.
Accessory
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Turning on the camera
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Setting the language, date/time
See the Extended user guide www.kodak.com/go/Z5010manuals
See How-To videos www.kodak.com/go/Z5010demos
to change.
for previous/next field.
to accept.
At the prompt, press OK .
to change.
OK to accept.
Language:
Date/Time:
Sharing Destinations:
You can tell the camera which sharing sites to
offer when it’s time to share pictures/videos.
to highlight a site.
to check/uncheck the site.
OK
OK
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Taking pictures in Smart Capture mode
1Turn the Mode dial to Smart Capture .
2Use the LCD to compose the picture .
3Press the Shutter button halfway to focus and set exposure. Green
framing marks indicate successful focus. If the camera is not focusing on
the desired subject, or if red brackets or “AF” appear, release the Shutter
button and recompose the scene.
4Press the Shutter button completely down. The new picture is
briefly displayed. If you don’t like it, press the Delete button, then follow
the prompts.
Framing
marks
Mode
dial
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Taking videos
IMPORTANT: You must use a Class 4 or higher card to record HD video.
1Turn the Mode dial to Video
.
2To start recording, press and
release the Shutter button. To
stop recording, press and release
the button again.
The first frame of the new video
and the play button are displayed
for a few seconds.
■To play/pause the video,
press the OK button.
■If you don’t like the video,
press the Delete button, then
follow the prompts.
How long can I record video?
To switch from HD720p (higher quality, larger file size) to VGA, press
the Menu button, highlight Video Size, and press OK.
Video Size
setting
Approximate file size/video length
(depending on scene content)
HD720p < 2 GB file size / 8–10 minutes
VGA < 2 GB file size / 20–25 minutes
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Other picture-taking features
■To view available tools, press the Info button . Press to
choose a tool, then press OK.
■To review, tag, and edit pictures and videos, press the Review
button (see page 10).
■To change camera settings, press the Menu button.
■If it’s hard to see the LCD, you can adjust the brightness. (Press the
Menu button and choose LCD Brightness.)
Watch the battery level
Full
Three quarters
Half
Critical
AC Power
Info
OK
Review
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Reviewing pictures/videos
1Press the Review button.
2Press for previous/next
picture/video.
■To exit, press the Review
button or press the Shutter
button halfway down.
■To view pictures/videos as
thumbnails, press the Wide
Angle (W) button.
Playing a video
Press OK to play a video. Press
OK to pause/resume. During
playback:
■Press to adjust the
volume.
■Press to play at 2X speed;
press again for 4X.
■Press to reverse at 2X speed;
press again for 4X.
Review
4X 4X 1X2X 2X
Playback speed
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Install software, transfer pictures, and share
IMPORTANT: To use the sharing and social networking features,
you must install the KODAK Share Button App.
1Make sure the computer is connected to the Internet.
2Turn off the camera.
3Using the KODAK Camera USB
Cable, Micro B / 5-Pin, connect
the camera to the computer. (Use
only the cable included with this
camera.)
4Turn on the camera.
The camera works with your
computer to download and install
the Share Button App on your
computer.
IMPORTANT: If the installer does not run, choose and install the right
version for your computer: www.kodak.com/go/camerasw.
5After the software is installed, follow the prompts to transfer
pictures and videos to your computer.
Pictures/videos that you tagged for sharing are emailed or uploaded to
the desired social networking sites.
NOTE: You can also use a card reader to transfer pictures/videos to your computer.
Download software later www.kodak.com/go/camerasw
Get Software help www.kodak.com/go/support
See How-To videos www.kodak.com/go/Z5010demos
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It’s never been easier to share
IMPORTANT: To use the sharing and social networking features, you
must install KODAK Software (see page 11).
1Press the Share button, then to find a picture.
If it’s your first time, a Help screen appears.
2Press to choose a social networking site, then press OK.
A check mark appears. Repeat this step to choose more sites. (You can
press OK again to remove a check mark.)
3Press to choose Done, then press OK.
The picture is displayed with the Share icon. When you transfer the
picture to your computer, it is uploaded to the networking site(s) that
you chose.
See the Extended user guide www.kodak.com/go/Z5010manuals
See How-To videos www.kodak.com/go/Z5010demos
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2Product overview, features
Front view
See the Extended user guide www.kodak.com/go/Z5010manuals
See How-To videos www.kodak.com/go/Z5010demos
Lens
Microphone
Flash
AF Assist/Self-timer/Video light
Micro USB,
AV Out
Speaker
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Back view
See the Extended user guide www.kodak.com/go/Z5010manuals
See How-To videos www.kodak.com/go/Z5010demos
Mode dial
Shutter button
• Flash
• Focus Mode
• Self-timer/
Share
OK,
• Delete
• Menu
• Info
• Review
LCD
Power
Power light
Strap post
Zoom
Burst
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Bottom view
See the Extended user guide www.kodak.com/go/Z5010manuals
See How-To videos www.kodak.com/go/Z5010demos
Tripod
socket
Battery
compartments
Slot for SD/SDHC
Card (accessory)
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3Doing more with your camera
Using the flash
Use the flash when you take pictures at night, indoors, or outdoors in
heavy shadows. Flash settings are limited in some capture modes.
Flash modes The flash fires
Auto When the lighting conditions require it.
Fill Every time you take a picture, regardless of the
lighting conditions. Use when the subject is in
shadow or is “backlit” (when the light is
behind the subject). In low light, hold the
camera steady or use a tripod.
NOTE: Not available in Smart Capture mode.
Red-eye
Reduction
A preflash fires, shrinking the eye pupil, before
the picture is taken.
Off Never.
Press the Flash button repeatedly to
scroll through flash modes. The
current flash mode appears on the
LCD.
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Using different modes
Capture mode For
Smart
Capture
Excellent image quality and ease of use.
Video Videos with sound.
Program
Manual
More control over your camera and pictures.
(See page 19.)
Night
Landscape
Distant scenery at night. Flash does not fire.
Landscape Distant scenes.
Panorama
R-L, L-R
“Stitching” 2 or 3 pictures into 1 panoramic
scene.
Scene Taking pictures in unique environments with
point-and-shoot simplicity. (See page 18.)
Sport Subjects that are in motion.
Portrait Full-frame portraits of people.
Choose the mode that best suits your
subjects and surroundings.
P
M
SCN
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Using SCN (Scene) modes
1Turn the Mode dial to SCN (Scene).
2Press and to read Scene mode descriptions.
3Press OK to choose the Scene mode that you’ve highlighted.
SCN mode For
Flower Close range. Use available light instead of flash, if
possible.
Sunset Subjects at dusk.
Backlight Subjects that are in shadow or “backlit.”
Candle
Light
Subjects illuminated by candle light.
Children Action pictures of children in bright light.
Bright Bright beach or snow scenes.
Fireworks Fireworks. For best results, place the camera on a
steady surface or tripod.
Self-Portrait Close-ups of yourself. Assures proper focus and
minimizes red eye.
Night
Portrait
Reduces red eye of people in night scenes or low-light
conditions.
Stage People on a lit stage. Fast shutter speed, high ISO.
Flash and sounds are off.
High ISO People indoors, in low-light scenes.
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Using Program and Manual modes
Use these modes when you want more control over your camera.
NOTE: Settings you change in P or M modes apply only to pictures taken in those modes.
The settings, including Flash, are maintained for P and M modes—even when you
change modes or turn off the camera. Use Reset Camera (press the Menu button)
to reset P or M modes to their default settings.
Changing P or M mode settings
1Turn the Mode dial to P or M.
NOTE: P and M give access to different settings.
2Press the Info button .
Mode When to use Press to control
Program mode offers
the ease of auto shooting
with full access to all
menu options. The
camera automatically
sets the shutter speed
and aperture (f-stop)
based on the scene
lighting.
Exposure compensation (how
much light enters the camera),
flash compensation, and ISO
speed
Manual mode offers a
high level of control.
(To prevent blur, use a
tripod for slow shutter
speeds.)
Aperture, shutter speed, flash
compensation, and ISO speed
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3Press to choose a setting, then press OK to edit the setting.
Press to change a setting, then press OK to save it.
ISO—adjust the camera’s sensitivity to light. Higher ISO indicates
greater sensitivity.
NOTE: A higher ISO may produce unwanted “noise” in a picture.
Flash Compensation—adjust flash brightness.
Exposure Compensation—adjust the exposure. If the scene is too
light, decrease the setting; if it’s too dark, increase the setting.
Shutter speed—control how long the shutter stays open. (Use a
tripod for slow shutter speeds.)
Aperture—(also known as f-stop) control the size of the lens opening,
which determines the depth of field.
■Smaller aperture numbers indicate a larger lens opening; good for
low-light.
■Larger aperture numbers indicate a smaller lens opening; keeps the
main subject sharp; good for landscapes and well-lit conditions.
Flash
Compensation
Exposure
Compensation
Shutter speed
Aperture
ISO
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