Kodak PIXPRO AZ521 User manual

User Manual

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Declaration of Conformity
Responsible Party: JK Imaging Ltd.
Address: 1411 W. 190th Street, Suite 550, Gardena, CA 90248, USA
Company Website: www.kodakcamera.jkiltd.com
For Customers in the U.S.A.
Tested to Comply with FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
For Customers in Europe
"CE" mark indicates that this product complies with the European requirements for safety,
health, environment and customer protection. "CE" marked cameras are intended for sales
in Europe.
This symbol [crossed-out wheel bin WEEE Annex IV] indicates separate collection of
electrical waste and electronic equipment in the European countries. Please do not throw
the equipment into domestic refuse. Please use the return and collection systems
available in your country for proper, safe disposal of this product.
BEFORE YOU START

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About this Manual
Thank you for purchasing this KODAK PIXPRO Digital Camera. Please read this manual
carefully and keep it in a safe place for future reference.
JK Imaging Ltd. reserves all rights of this document. No part of this published manual may
be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system or translated into
any language or computer language, in any form, by any means, without the prior written
permission of JK Imaging Ltd..
All trademarks mentioned in this manual are used for identification purposes only and are
properties of their respective owners.
This manual provides you with instructions on how to use your new KODAK PIXPRO
Digital Camera. Every effort has been made to ensure that the contents of this manual are
accurate, however JK Imaging Ltd. reserves the right to make changes without notice.
Throughout this manual, the following symbols are used to help you locate information
quickly and easily:
Indicates useful information.
Indicates precautions are to be taken while operating the camera.

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SAFETY NOTES
Safety notes for this camera
Do not drop the camera or allow it to hit
solid objects.
Do not attempt to disassemble the
camera.
To prevent the camera from being
damaged by moisture, do not use or store
the camera in very humid environments,
such as in rain or near bodies of water.
Do not use or store the camera in dusty
places or on a beach to prevent dust or
sand from entering the camera, causing
possible damage to it.
Do not use or store the camera in a hot
environment or under direct sunlight.
Do not use or store the camera near a
powerful magnetic field, for example near
a magnet or transformer.
Avoid touching the lens of the camera.
Do not expose the camera to direct
sunlight for a long period time.
Turn the camera off, remove the battery
and the memory card, and dry it within
24 hours if water accidentally comes in
contact with the camera.
When you take the camera from a cold
place to a warmer environment,
condensation may occur. Please wait for
a reasonable period of time before you
turn it on.
When you use the camera, remove the
battery if it overheats. Wait until the unit
cools down.
Download your photos and remove the
memory card when you are going to store
the camera for a long period of time.
Store the camera in a dry environment
and place it on a flat surface when you
are going to store the camera for a long
period of time.
Before you remove the battery and
memory card, the camera should be
turned off.
When you clean the body of the camera,
do not use abrasive, alcohol-based or
organic cleaner.
Use the professional lens wiping cloth
and dedicated cleaner to wipe and clean
the lens.

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Safety notes for battery
If the rechargeable Li-ion battery is used
for the camera, only charge it with the
supplied battery charger.
If battery fluid leaks inside the camera,
contact our customer service department.
If battery fluid leaks onto your skin, rinse
your skin with clean water and seek
immediate medical attention.
Disposal of used batteries should be
carried out in accordance with the local
(national or regional) regulations.
To prevent the battery from being
damaged, do not drop the battery or
allow it to hit solid objects or to be
scratched by the objects.
Do not let the battery come in contact
with metal objects (including coins) to
avoid short circuiting, discharging,
excessive heat, or possible leakage.
Do not attempt to disassemble the
battery.
Do not expose the battery to water.
Always keep the battery contacts dry.
Do not heat the battery or throw it into a
fire to avoid a possible explosion.
Do not store the battery in a hot
environment or in direct sunlight.
Only use the supplied battery.
If the rechargeable Li-ion battery in this
camera overheats during charging, stop
charging immediately and wait until it
cools down to resume charging.
When the camera is stored for a long
period of time, remove the battery and
keep it in a dry place that is not
accessible to the infants and children.
In a colder environment, the
performance of the battery could be
noticeably reduced.
When you install the battery, install it
according to the positive and negative
markings on the battery compartment.
Never force it into the battery
compartment.

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Safety notes for memory card
Do not drop the memory card or allow it
to hit solid objects to avoid damaging it.
Do not attempt to disassemble or repair
the memory card.
Do not expose the memory card to water.
Always keep it dry.
Do not remove the memory card when
the camera is turned on. Otherwise, the
memory card could be damaged.
Do not directly edit the data on the
memory card. Copy the data to your PC
before you edit them.
When the camera is stored for a long
period of time, be sure to download your
photos and remove the memory card.
Store it in a dry environment.
Format the memory card using the
camera before you use it or insert a new
one.
We suggest buying only well-known,
name brand memory cards to ensure
peak performance.
Do not modify the name of the files or
folders of the memory card using your
PC. Modifying the file names may cause
the files to not be recognized on the
camera or a possible error may occur.
A photo taken with the camera will be
stored in the folder that is automatically
generated on the SD card. Do not store
photos that are not taken using this
camera in these folders as the pictures
cannot be recognized during the
playback.
When you insert a memory card, make
sure the notch of the card matches the
markings on the top of the card slot.

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Other Safety Notes
Do not disconnect the power or turn the camera off during the update process. Doing so
may cause incorrect data to be written and the camera may not power on later.
Do not hang the neck strap of the camera around the neck of a child.
When using your camera on an airplane, observe the relevant rules specified by the airline.
Due to the limitations of manufacturing technology, the LCD screen may have a few dead
or bright pixels. These pixels do no effect the quality or performance of the camera, photos
or video.
Do not expose the LCD screen to water. In a humid environment, only wipe it with a soft and
dry cleaning cloth.
If the LCD screen is damaged and the liquid crystal comes into contact with your skin, wipe
your skin with a dry cloth immediately and rinse it with clean water. If liquid crystal comes
into contact with your eyes, wash them with clean water at least for 15 minutes and seek
immediate medical attention. If you accidentally swallow liquid crystal, rinse your mouth
immediately and seek medical attention.

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BEFORE YOU START.............1
SAFETY NOTES .....................3
CONTENTS.............................7
GETTING READY ................. 11
Accessories Included ......................... 11
Install lens cap and neck strap........... 12
Part Names ........................................ 13
Installing Battery and Memory Card... 17
Charging Battery ................................ 19
Turning Camera On and Off............... 21
Symbol Description ............................ 21
Set your Language, Date/Time .......... 22
Set your Language, Date/Time
after the first power-on..................22
Resetting your Language..............22
Resetting Date/Time .....................23
MODE OVERVIEW ............... 24
Display Setting ................................... 24
LCD Screen Display........................... 25
Overview of the screen icons in
photo shooting mode ....................25
Overview of the Screen Icons in
Movie Mode ..................................27
Overview of the Screen Icons in
Playback Mode .............................28
Using the Mode Dial........................... 29
Auto Mode.......................................... 30
Program AE........................................ 32
Shutter Priority ................................... 32
Aperture Priority ................................. 33
Manual Mode ..................................... 33
Face Beautifier................................... 34
Panorama Mode................................. 35
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Scene Mode....................................... 36
Custom Settings................................. 38
Enter the CS mode for the
first time ........................................38
BASIC OPERATION.............. 40
Using the Zoom Function................... 40
Focus Setting ..................................... 41
Macro Mode ....................................... 42
Self-Timer Setting .............................. 43
Flash Mode ....................................... 44
White Balance Setting........................ 45
Continuous Shot................................. 46
EV Setting .......................................... 47
Exposure Compensation ..............47
ISO................................................48
Shutter Adjustment .......................48
Aperture Adjustment .....................49
Using Quick Recording ...................... 49
i Button Function Menu ...................... 50
PLAYBACK............................ 51
Viewing Photos and Videos ............... 51
Thumbnail View.................................. 52
Using Zoom Playback
(for still pictures only) ......................... 53
Photos and Video Deletion................. 54
Slideshow........................................... 55
Continuous Capture Group
Playback............................................. 56
Animation panorama play .................. 57
USING THE MENUS ............. 58
Photo Setup Menu ............................. 58
Expo Metering
(Exposure Metering) .....................58
Image Size....................................59
OIS................................................59

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Cont. AF........................................60
HDR ..............................................60
Beauty...........................................61
Scene............................................61
Photo Shooting Setting Menu ............ 63
Quality...........................................63
AF-Assist Beam ............................64
Digital Zoom..................................64
Date Imprint ..................................64
Quick Review................................65
Custom Settings ...........................65
Movie Menu........................................ 66
Expo Metering
(Exposure Metering) .....................66
Video Quality ................................67
OIS................................................68
Movie Setting Menu ........................... 69
Digital Zoom..................................69
Playback Menu................................... 70
Playback .......................................70
HDR ..............................................71
Red-Eye Reduction.......................72
Rotate ...........................................73
Resize...........................................74
i button playback function................... 75
Playback Setting Menu ...................... 76
Protect ..........................................77
Delete ...........................................78
DPOF
(Digital Print Order Format) ..........79
Trim...............................................79
Setup Menu........................................ 80
Sound Settings .............................81
Power Saver .................................81
Language......................................82
Zone..............................................82