Kodak PIXPRO FZ152 User manual

User Manual

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Declaration of Conformity
Responsible Party: JK Imaging Ltd.
Address: JK Imaging Ltd., 17239 South Main Street, Gardena, CA 90248, USA
JK Imaging Europe, 71 Clarendon road, Watford, WD17 1DS, UK
Company website: www.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 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 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 will instruct you on how to operate the KODAK PIXPRO digital camera. JK Imaging
Ltd. has tried its utmost 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.
In the instructions below, the following symbols may be used throughout this manual on how to
operate the camera. This is to facilitate better understanding：
「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 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 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 off, remove the battery
and the memory card, and dry it within 24 hours.
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.
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 a professional lens wiping cloth and dedicated cleaner to wipe and clean the lens.
Download your photos and remove the memory card when you are going to store the camera for
a long period of time.
If this camera is not in use for a long time, please keep it in a dry and clean condition.
Our company will not pay compensation for any failure of playback of pictures or videos caused
by improper operation.

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Safety notes for battery
Please use a battery that is the same type as the one included.
Please use the attached charger to charge the battery.
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.
If the battery overheats during charging or use, stop charging or use immediately. Turn off the
product, remove the battery carefully, and wait until it cools down.
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 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
We suggest buying only well-known, name brand memory cards to ensure peak performance.
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
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.
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
memory 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.
When using your camera on an airplane, observe the relevant rules specified by the airline.
Due to the limitations of manufacturing technology, the LCD 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 to water. In a humid environment, only wipe it with a soft and 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 dry cloth, wash thoroughly
with soap, and rinse with plenty of clean water.
2. If liquid crystal gets into your eye, flush the eye immediately with plenty of clean water for at
least 15 minutes and then seek for medical assistance.
3. If liquid crystal is swallowed, immediately flush your mouth thoroughly with clean water and
induce vomiting. Seek for 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
Charging Battery.............................................................................................................................................16
Turning Camera On and Off.........................................................................................................................17
How to take pictures......................................................................................................................................17
Set your Language, Date/Time ...................................................................................................................18
Mode Overview ....................................................................................................21
LCD Screen Display........................................................................................................................................21
Overview of the Screen Icons in Photo Shooting Mode .................................................................21
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Overview of the Screen Icons in Movie Mode................................................................................. 22
Using the Mode Button................................................................................................................................ 23
Panorama Mode.....................................................................................................................................24
Scene Mode ............................................................................................................................................ 25
Basic Operation ...................................................................................................29
Using the Zoom Function.............................................................................................................................29
Display Setting...............................................................................................................................................30
Macro Mode....................................................................................................................................................31
Self-timer Setting .......................................................................................................................................... 32
Flash Mode ..................................................................................................................................................... 33
EV Setting........................................................................................................................................................34
Using Quick Recording.................................................................................................................................36
Playback Mode ....................................................................................................37
Overview of the Screen Icons in Playback Mode.................................................................................... 37
Viewing Photos and Videos.........................................................................................................................38
Thumbnail View.............................................................................................................................................39
Using Zoom Playback (for still pictures only)........................................................................................ 40

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Slideshow .........................................................................................................................................................41
Photos and Video Deletion .........................................................................................................................42
Using the Menus .................................................................................................43
Shooting Menu...............................................................................................................................................43
Shooting Setting Menu.................................................................................................................................49
Movie Menu ................................................................................................................................................... 53
Movie Setting Menu .....................................................................................................................................56
Playback Menu .............................................................................................................................................. 57
Playback Setting Menu.................................................................................................................................60
Setup Menu ....................................................................................................................................................63
Sound Settings .......................................................................................................................................64
Power Saver ............................................................................................................................................64
Language .................................................................................................................................................65
World Time .............................................................................................................................................65
Date & Time............................................................................................................................................65
LCD Brightness.......................................................................................................................................65