Kodak PIXPRO FZ42 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.
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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identication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eld,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at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batteryuidleaksinsidethecamera,contactour
customer service department.
 Ifbatteryuid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re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 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.
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.

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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lesorfoldersof
thememorycardusingyourPC.Modifyingthele
namesmaycausetheles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.
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specied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.............................................6
GETTING READY ................................ 10
Accessories Included ......................................10
Part Names .....................................................11
Installing Battery and Memory Card................13
Turning Camera On and Off............................15
Symbol Description .........................................15
Set your Language, Date/Time .......................16
Set your Language, Date/Time after
therstpower-on ......................................16
Resetting your Language..........................17
Resetting Date/Time .................................18
MODE OVERVIEW .............................. 19
Display Setting ................................................19
LCD Screen Display........................................20
Overview of the screen Icons in
photo shooting mode ................................20
Overview of the Screen Icons in
Movie Mode ..............................................21
Overview of the Screen Icons in
Playback Mode .........................................22
Using the Mode Selection Button....................23
Manual Mode .................................................24
Auto Mode ......................................................24
CONTENTS

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Panorama Mode..............................................25
Scene Mode ...................................................26
Auto Scene Mode .....................................28
BASIC OPERATION............................. 29
Flash Mode .....................................................29
Macro Mode ....................................................30
Self-timer Setting.............................................31
EV Setting .......................................................32
Using the Zoom Function................................33
Using Quick Recording ...................................33
PLAYBACK........................................... 34
Viewing Photos and Videos ...........................34
Thumbnail View...............................................35
Using Zoom Playback (for still pictures only) ..36
Slideshow........................................................37
Photos and Video Deletion..............................38
USING THE MENUS ............................ 39
Photo Setup Menu .........................................39
ImageSize................................................39
Cont. AF....................................................40
Continuous Shot .......................................40
Focus Setting............................................41
Color Effect ...............................................41
White Balance Setting ..............................42
Scene........................................................42

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Photo Shooting Setting Menu .........................44
Quality.......................................................44
AF-Assist Beam ........................................45
Digital Zoom..............................................45
Date Imprint ..............................................46
Quick Review............................................46
Movie Menu.....................................................47
Video Quality ............................................47
Movie Setting Menu ........................................48
Digital Zoom..............................................48
Playback Menu................................................49
Red-Eye Reduction...................................50
Rotate .......................................................50
Playback Setting Menu ...................................51
Protect ......................................................52
Delete .......................................................52
DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) ...........53
Trim...........................................................53
Setup Menu.....................................................54
Sound Settings .........................................55
Power Saver .............................................55
Language..................................................56
World Time................................................56
Date & Time ..............................................56
File / Software .................................................57
Format ......................................................57

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Copy to Card.............................................58
File Numbering .........................................59
Reset ........................................................60
FW Version ...............................................61
CONNECTIONS................................... 62
Connecting to a Computer ..............................62
Setting the USB Mode ..............................62
Transferringlestoyourcomputer ...........63
Video System ..................................................64
Connecting to a PictBridge Compatible
Printer..............................................................65
Setting the USB Mode ..............................65
Connecting to your Printer ........................66
Using the PictBridge Menu..............................67
Print (with Date) ........................................68
Print (without Date) ...................................69
Print Index.................................................70
Print DPOF Images...................................70
Exit............................................................71
APPENDICES ...................................... 72
Specications..................................................72
Prompts and Warning Messages ....................76
Troubleshooting .............................................80

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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.
Accessories Included
AA Alkaline battery × 2 Wrist strap
Warranty card Quick start guide
USB cable
Service card
STOP
Quick Start Guide

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Part Names
1 Flash Lamp 6 Zoom Button 11 Delete Button/Arrow Button (Down)
2AF Assist Beam/Self-
timer Lamp 7 Status Indicator 12 Macro Button/Self-timer Button/ Arrow Button (Left)
3 Lens 8 Playback Button 13 SET Button
4 Microphone 9 Display Button/Arrow Button (Up) 14 Menu Button
5 LCD Screen 10 Flash Button/Arrow Button (Right) 15 Mode Selection Button

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16 Strap Eyelet 19 Fast Video Recording Button 22 Battery Cover
17 USB Port 20 Power Button 23 Tripod Socket
18 Shutter Button 21 Speaker

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1. Open the battery cover. 2. Insert the battery into the battery slot in the correct
position as shown in the following diagram:
Installing Battery and Memory Card

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4. Close the battery cover.3. Insert the memory card into the memory card slot
as shown in the diagram below:
The memory card (SD/SDHC) is optional and not
included in all camera packaging. If you have to
purchase a memory card, select one with storage
capacity between 4GB and 32GB to ensure
correct data storage.
To remove your memory card, open the battery
cover, gently press the memory card to eject it
and remove it carefully.
Write protection buckle

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Press the Power button to turn the camera on. To turn
the camera off, press the Power button again.
Power Button
Turning Camera On and Off Symbol Description
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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Set your Language, Date/Time
1. Whenyouturnthecameraonforthersttime,the
language selection screen appears.
2. Press the arrow buttons to select your desired
language.
3. After you press the buttontoconrmthe
selection, the Date/Time settings screen appears.
4. Press the left/right arrow button to select the Date/
Time to be adjusted: Time is displayed in YYYY.
MM.DD HH:MM.
5. Press the up/down arrow button to adjust the value
for the selected Date/Time.
6. Press the buttontoconrmthetimesettings
and the snapshot screen appears.
Set your Language, Date/Time after the rst power-on

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Resetting your Language
Afteryousetyourlanguageforthersttime,follow
the instructions below to reset your language.
1. Press the Power button to turn the camera on.
2. Press the button, press the up/down arrow
button to select , and press the button to
enter the menu.
3. Press the up/down arrow button to select , and
press the button or right arrow button to enter
the menu.
4. Press the up/down arrow button to select
「Language」and press the button or right
arrow button to enter the menu.
5. Press the arrow buttons to select your desired
language and press the buttontoconrm.
6. Press the button and the snapshot screen
appears.

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Resetting Date/Time
AfteryousetyourDate/Timeforthersttime,follow
the instructions below to reset date and time.
1. Press the Power button to turn the camera on.
2. Press the button, press the up/down arrow
button to select , and press the button to
enter the menu.
3. Press the up/down arrow button to select , and
press the button or right arrow button to enter
the menu.
4. Press the up/down arrow button to select 「Date &
Time」and press the button or right arrow button
to enter the menu.
5. Press the left/right arrow button to select the Date/
Time to be adjusted: Time is displayed in YYYY.
MM.DD HH:MM.
6. Press the up/down arrow button to press the value
foryourselectedblock.Afteryounishyour
settings, press the buttontoconrm.
7. Press the button and the following snapshot
screen appears.

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MODE OVERVIEW
Press the button to display the settings: Classic,
Full, Off.
Classic: Displays the camera parameters on screen
-0.3 EV 400 ISO
SD
1234
x
16M
00:56:00
Full: Camera parameters with Grid and Histogram
-0.3 EV 400 ISO
SD
1234
x
16M
00:56:00
Off: Does not display any additional icons on screen
Display Setting