Kodak PIXPRO FZ152 User manual

User Manual
KODAK
DIGITAL CAMERA
PIXPRO FZ152

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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 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.
The following symbols are used throughout this manual to facilitate better
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 under 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 unrecoverable 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 luid leaks inside the camera, contact our customer service department
immediately. If battery luid leaks onto your skin, rinse your skin immediately 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.
If the battery overheats during charging or use, stop charging or use immediately.
Turn o 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 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 inside on the camera 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, immediately take the steps listed 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, 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 Started...............................................................................11
Accessories Included....................................................................................................... 11
Part Names ...................................................................................................................... 12
Installing Battery and Memory Card............................................................................... 14
Charging Battery ............................................................................................................. 16
Turning Camera On and O.............................................................................................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
Contents

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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
Deleting Photos and Videos............................................................................................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

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File Setting...................................................................................................................... 66
Format ...................................................................................................................... 66
Copy to Card.............................................................................................................67
File Numbering..........................................................................................................67
Reset......................................................................................................................... 68
Firmware (FW) Version ............................................................................................. 68
Connection Settings .................................................................... 69
Connecting to a Computer............................................................................................ 69
Connecting to a PICTBRIDGE™Compatible Printer .......................................................71
Using the PICTBRIDGE™Menu .......................................................................................73
Video System .................................................................................................................. 77
Set Eye-Fi Card Connection Mode .................................................................................78
Appendices................................................................................... 79
Product Speciications....................................................................................................79
Prompts and Warning Messages ....................................................................................83
Troubleshooting ..............................................................................................................87

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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. (Based on sales in dierent countries or
regions, the shape of the AC adapter will vary).
Accessories Included
Micro USB Cable
Warranty Card
AC Adapter Wrist StrapRechargeable
Li-ion Battery
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
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
910
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2. Insert the battery into the battery
compartment according to the
negative and positive marks as
illustrated in the picture below. Push
the battery down until it locks in place.
1. Open the battery door cover.
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Installing Battery and Memory Card

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4. Close the battery door cover.
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2
To remove your memory card, open
the battery cover door, gently press
the memory card to eject it and
remove it carefully.
3. Insert the memory card into the
memory card slot as shown in the
diagram below:
A standard SD memory card is not
included in the camera packaging
and needs to be purchased
separately. This camera takes a
standard (SD/SDHC) memory card.
We recommend using a name brand
memory card that is Class 4 or
higher and has a capacity of 4GB to
32GB. The camera is not compatible
with Micro SD, Ultra, Ultra Plus,
Extreme, XC, or adapters for any of
these other memory cards.
Write
Protection
Toggle
Switch

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1. Connect the camera and the power charger
using the supplied Micro USB cable.
2. Insert the plug of the power charger into
the power outlet to charge the battery.
3. When the camera is turned o, you can
also connect the camera to your PC using
a Micro USB cable to charge the battery.
After the battery is stored for long periods
of time, use the supplied power charger to
fully charge the battery prior to use.
Charging Indicator Lamp:
Steady orange indicates charging.
The indicator will go out once charging
is inished.
To maximize battery life, charge the
battery for at least 4 hours before irst
use.
Please charge the battery indoors
between 0°C and 40°C (32°F and 104°F).
The camera will only charge while
powered o. If the camera is turned
on while connected to power, normal
camera functions will be available for
use, but the camera will not charge until
it is turned o.
Charging the Battery
Indicator lamp
Please insert the battery and charge it in “OFF“ mode.

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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.
Power Button
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 securely 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.
3. Use the zoom lever to select Tele or
Wide position to zoom in or out on your
subject.
4. Press the shutter button down half-way
to allow the camera to focus on your
subject.
5. When the frame around your subject
turns green and the LCD is focused to
your liking, push the shutter button
down completely to take the picture.

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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 First 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 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
[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.