Kodak PIXPRO FZ101 User manual

KODAK
DIGITAL CAMERA
User Manual
PIXPRO FZ101

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Declaration of Conformity
Responsible Party: JK Imaging Ltd.
Address: JK Imaging Ltd. 17239 So. Main Street, Gardena, CA 90248 USA
Company website: kodakpixpro.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
camera 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.
Batteries: Please dispose of used batteries at designated collection centers.
Packaging: Please follow local regulations for the recycling of packaging.
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 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.
All trademarks mentioned in this manual are used for identiication purposes only and
are properties of their respective owners.
This manual will instruct you on how to operate the KODAK PIXPRO Digital Camera. JK
Imaging has made every eort to ensure the correctness of the user manual contents,
but reserves the right to modify as necessary. All of these contents are subject to
change without prior notice.
Throughout this manual, the following symbols are used to help you locate
information quickly and easily:
Indicates useful information.
The following symbols may be used throughout this manual. This is to facilitate your
understanding of how to operate the camera:
[Item properties]： The optional properties in the camera interface are indicated by
the [] symbol.

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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 or repair the camera.
Do not use or store the camera in dusty places or on a beach to help prevent dust or
sand from entering the camera, causing possible damage.
Do not use or store the camera in a hot environment or in direct sunlight.
Do not use or store the camera near powerful magnetic ields, 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 of time.
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.
If water accidentally comes in contact with the camera, turn the camera o immediately,
remove the battery and the memory card and dry it completely within 24 hours.
When you take the camera from a cold environment to a warmer environment,
condensation may occur. Please wait for a reasonable period of time before you turn
the camera on.
Before you remove the battery and memory card, the camera should be turned o.
When you clean the body of the camera, do not use abrasive, alcohol-based or
organic cleansers or solvents.
Use a professional lens cleaning cloth and appropriate cleaner to wipe and clean the lens.
Download your photos and remove the memory card when you are going to store the
camera for long periods of time.
If this camera is not in use for a long period of time, please keep it in a dry and clean
storage location.
Our company will not pay compensation for any failure of playback including: pictures
or videos damaged or rendered unrecoverable by improper operation.

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Safety Notes for Battery
If battery luid leaks inside the camera, contact our customer service department
immediately. If battery luid 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 your 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 foreign 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 ire to avoid a possible explosion.
Do not store the battery in a hot environment or in direct sunlight.
When the camera is stored for a long period of time, remove the battery and keep it in
a safe, dry place that is not accessible to infants and children.
In colder environments, the performance of the battery could be noticeably reduced.
When you install the battery, align the battery markings according to the positive
and negative markings on the battery compartment. Never force the battery into the
battery compartment.

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Safety Notes for Memory Cards
We highly suggest buying only well-known, name brand memory cards to ensure peak
performance and reliability.
Format the memory card using the camera before you use it or insert a new one.
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 and photo/video iles could be permanently damaged.
Do not directly edit the data on the memory card. Copy the data to your computer
before you edit the iles.
When the camera is stored for long periods of time, be sure to download your photos
and remove the memory card. Store the memory card in a dry environment.
Do not modify the name of the iles or folders of the memory card using your PC.
Modifying the ile names may cause the iles to not be recognized on the camera or a
possible permanent error may occur.
A photo taken with the camera will be stored in the folder that is automatically
generated on the memory card. Do not store photos that are not taken using this
camera in these folders as the pictures cannot be recognized during playback.
When you insert the memory card, make sure the notch of the card matches the
markings on the top of the camera card slot.

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Other Safety Notes
Do not disconnect the power or turn the camera o during the update process. Doing
so may cause incorrect data to be written and the camera may not power on later.
When using your camera on an airplane, observe the relevant rules speciied by the
airline and FAA regulations.
Due to the limitations of manufacturing technology, the LCD may have a few dead
or bright pixels. These pixels do no eect the quality or performance of the camera,
photos or video.
Do not expose the camera’s LCD to water. In a humid environment, only wipe it with a
soft, dry cleaning cloth.
If the LCD screen is damaged, pay particular attention to the liquid crystal in the
screen. If any of the following situations arise, take the recommended immediate
action indicated below:
1. If liquid crystal comes in contact with your skin, please wipe with a clean, dry cloth.
Wash thoroughly with soap and rinse with plenty of clean water.
2. If liquid crystal gets into your eye, lush the eye immediately with plenty of clean
water for at least 15 minutes and then seek medical assistance.
3. If liquid crystal is swallowed, immediately rinse your mouth thoroughly with clean
water and induce vomiting. Seek medical assistance.

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Before You Start...............................................................................1
Safety Notes ................................................................................... 3
Contents ..........................................................................................7
Getting Ready.................................................................................11
Accessories Included....................................................................................................... 11
Part Names ...................................................................................................................... 12
Installing Battery and Memory Card............................................................................... 14
Turning Camera On and O............................................................................................ 16
How to Take Pictures....................................................................................................... 16
Set your Language/Date/Time ........................................................................................17
Mode Overview ............................................................................ 20
LCD Screen Display........................................................................................................ 20
Overview of the Screen Icons in Photo Shooting Mode........................................ 20
Overview of the Screen Icons in Movie Mode......................................................... 21
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Using the Mode Button ...................................................................................................22
Panorama Mode ........................................................................................................23
Scene Mode ..............................................................................................................24
Basic Operation ............................................................................ 28
Using the Zoom Function................................................................................................28
Display Setting ................................................................................................................29
Macro Mode.................................................................................................................... 30
Self-Timer Setting............................................................................................................ 31
Flash Mode ......................................................................................................................32
EV Setting ........................................................................................................................33
Using Quick Recording ...................................................................................................35
Playback Mode ............................................................................. 36
Overview of the Screen Icons in Playback Mode ......................................................... 36
Viewing Photos and Videos ............................................................................................37
Thumbnail View...............................................................................................................38
Using Zoom Playback (for still pictures only)................................................................ 39

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Slideshow ....................................................................................................................... 40
Photos and Video Deletion ............................................................................................. 41
Using the Menus........................................................................... 42
Shooting Menu................................................................................................................42
Shooting Setting Menu.................................................................................................. 48
Movie Menu .....................................................................................................................52
Movie Setting Menu ........................................................................................................55
Playback Menu ................................................................................................................56
Playback Setting Menu ...................................................................................................59
Setup Menu .....................................................................................................................62
Sound Settings......................................................................................................... 63
Power Saver.............................................................................................................. 63
Language.................................................................................................................. 64
World Time ............................................................................................................... 64
Date & Time.............................................................................................................. 64
LCD Brightness......................................................................................................... 64

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File Setting.......................................................................................................................65
Format .......................................................................................................................65
Copy to Card............................................................................................................ 66
File Numbering......................................................................................................... 66
Reset..........................................................................................................................67
Firmware (FW) Version..............................................................................................67
Connection Settings .................................................................... 68
Connecting to a Computer............................................................................................ 68
Connecting to a PICTBRIDGE™ Compatible Printer.......................................................70
Using the PICTBRIDGE ™ Menu....................................................................................... 72
Video System ..................................................................................................................76
Appendices....................................................................................77
Product Speciications.................................................................................................... 77
Prompts and Warning Messages .................................................................................... 81
Troubleshooting ..............................................................................................................85

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Getting Ready
Your camera box should contain the camera model you purchased along with the
following accessories. If anything is missing or appears to be damaged, please contact
your retailer irst or our customer service center.
Accessories Included
Micro USB Cable
Warranty Card
Wrist Strap
AA Alkaline
Battery ×2
Quick Start Guide Service Card
Quick Start Guide
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Part Names
1. Micro USB Port
2. Zoom Lever
3. Shutter Button
4. Power Button
5. AF Assist Beam/Self-Timer Lamp
6. Flash Lamp
7. Lens
8. Microphone
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9. Indicator Lamp
10. Fast Video Recording Button
11. Mode Button
12.
AC
Display Button/Arrow Button
(Up)
13.
C
A
Flash Button/Arrow Button (Right)
14. Set Button
15. Playback Button
16. Battery Cover Door
17.
CA
Delete Button/Arrow Button
(Down)
18. Menu Button
19.
AC
Macro Button/Self-Timer
Button/Arrow Button (Left)
20. Tripod Socket
21. Speaker
22. LCD
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2. Insert the battery into the battery slot
in the correct position as shown in the
following diagram：
1. Open the battery cover door.
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Installing Battery and Memory Card
Please use brand name batteries (such as Energizer® or Duracell®) for optimal
performance. Do not mix new and old batteries or use different brands of
batteries. When replacing batteries, please replace all 2batteries at the same time.
The performance and life expectancy of alkaline batteries will vary depending on the
brand.

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4. Close the battery cover.
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3. Insert the memory card into the
memory card slot as shown in the
diagram below:
A memory card (SD/SDHC) is
optional and not included in all
camera packaging. It needs to be
purchased separately. Please use an
original memory card which is Class
4 or higher and has a capacity of
4GB to 32GB.
To remove your memory card, open
the battery cover door, gently press
the memory card to eject it and
remove it carefully.
Write
Protection
Toggle
Switch

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Turning Camera On and O
Press the Power button to turn the camera
on. To turn the camera o, press the
Power button again.
When the power is o, press and
hold the play button to power on
and enter Playback mode.
How to Take Pictures
1. Hold the camera with both hands
being careful not to block the lash and
lens with ingers.
2. Point the lens toward the object you
want to take a picture of, and then
frame with the LCD.
3. Use the Zoom button to select Tele or
Wide positions to zoom in or out on
your subject.
4. Press the shutter button halfway to
focus on the subject. When the focus
frame turns green, press the shutter
button down completely to take the
picture.
Power Button

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Set your Language/Date/Time
1. When you turn the camera on for
the irst time, the language selection
screen appears.
2. Press the direction buttons to select
your desired language.
3. After you press the button to
conirm your language selection, the
Date/Time settings screen will appear.
4. Press the left/right button to select
the Date/Time to be adjusted: Time is
displayed in YYYY.MM.DD/HH:MM.
5. Press the up/down button to adjust the
value for the desired Date/Time.
6. Press the button to conirm the time
settings and the snapshot screen will
appear.
Set your Language/Date/Time after the irst power-on

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Resetting your Language
After you set your language for the irst
time, follow the instructions below to
reset your desired language.
1. Press the button, press the up/
down button to select . Press the
button to enter the menu.
2. Press the up/down button to select
and press the button or right button
to enter the menu.
3. Press the up/down button to select
[Language] and press the button or
right button to enter the menu.
4. Press the direction buttons to select
your desired language and press the
button to conirm.
5. Press the button and the snapshot
screen will appear.

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Resetting Date/Time
After you set your Date/Time for the irst
time, follow the instructions below to
reset date and time.
1. Press the button and press the up/
down button to select . Press the
button to enter the menu.
2. Press the up/down button to select
and press the button or right button
to enter the menu.
3. Press the up/down button to select
[Date & Time] and press the button
or right button to enter the menu.
4. Press the left/right button to select
the Date/Time to be adjusted: Time is
displayed in YYYY.MM.DD/HH:MM.
5. Press the up/down button to press the
value for your selected entry. After
you inish your settings, press the
button to conirm.
6. Press the button and the following
snapshot screen will appear.