Kodak Pixpro FZ43 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.
Packaging: Please follow local regulations for the recycling of packaging.
Batteries: Please dispose of used batteries at designated collection centers.
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.
In introducing you how to operate this camera, the following symbols may appear to facilitate your 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 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, don 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
If battery fluid leaks inside the camera, contact our
customer service department. If the 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.
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 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.
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 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
Part Names .................................................................. 12
Installing Battery and Memory Card...................... 14
Turning Camera On and Off..................................... 16
Set your Language, Date/Time ............................... 17
Set your Language, Date/Time after
the first power-on............................................... 17
Resetting your Language................................... 18
Resetting Date/Time......................................... 19
MODE OVERVIEW ........................................ 20
Display Setting............................................................ 20
LCD Display ................................................................. 21
Overview of the Screen Icons in
Photo Shooting Mode........................................ 21
Overview of the Screen Icons in
Movie Mode......................................................... 22
Overview of the Screen Icons in
Playback Mode.................................................... 23
Using the Mode Button............................................. 24
Manual Mode ............................................................. 25
Auto Mode .................................................................. 25
Panorama Mode ......................................................... 26
CONTENTS

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Scene Mode ................................................................ 27
Auto Scene Mode............................................... 29
BASIC OPERATION........................................ 30
Flash Mode .................................................................. 30
Macro Mode................................................................ 31
Self-timer Setting ....................................................... 32
EV Setting..................................................................... 33
Using the Zoom Function.......................................... 34
Using Quick Recording.............................................. 34
PLAYBACK....................................................... 35
Viewing Photos and Videos ..................................... 35
Thumbnail View.......................................................... 36
Using Zoom Playback (for still pictures only)...... 37
Slideshow ..................................................................... 38
Photos and Video Deletion ...................................... 39
USING THE MENUS ...................................... 40
Photo Setup Menu ..................................................... 40
Image Size ............................................................ 40
Cont. AF................................................................ 41
Continuous Shot ................................................. 41
Focus Setting ....................................................... 42
Color Effect .......................................................... 42
White Balance Setting....................................... 43
Scene..................................................................... 43
Photo Shooting Setting Menu.................................. 45

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Quality .................................................................. 45
AF Assist Beam................................................... 46
Digital Zoom........................................................ 46
Date Imprint ........................................................ 47
Quick Review ....................................................... 47
Movie Menu ................................................................ 48
Video Quality....................................................... 48
Movie Setting Menu .................................................. 49
Digital Zoom........................................................ 49
Playback Menu ........................................................... 50
Red-Eye Reduction ............................................. 51
Rotate.................................................................... 51
Playback Setting Menu.............................................. 52
Protect................................................................... 53
Delete.................................................................... 53
DPOF (Digital Print Order Format)................. 54
Trim........................................................................ 54
Setup Menu ................................................................. 55
Sound Settings .................................................... 56
Power Saver ......................................................... 56
Language .............................................................. 57
World Time .......................................................... 57
Date & Time......................................................... 57
File / Software............................................................. 58
Format................................................................... 58
Copy to Card........................................................ 59