Kodak PIXPRO FZ55 User manual

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User Manual
DIGITAL CAMERA
KODAK PIXPRO FZ55

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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 USA
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 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ication 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.
The following symbols may be used throughout this manual 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 off 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 off.
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. Replacement batteries can be purchased
at: kodakpixpro.com
Please use the included 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 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 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 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 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 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 computer. 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 off during the update process. Doing so may cause
incorrect data to be written and the camera may not power on later.
Do not hang the neck or wrist strap of the camera around the neck of a child.
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 effect 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 and
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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WARNING
Altering, tampering or modifying the any parts of FZ55 camera is unauthorized and will void the
manufacturer’s warranty and “could” void Federal and/or State Compliance.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant
to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this camera equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference
by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
- Increase the separation between the camera equipment and receiver
- Connect the camera equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help

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BEFORE YOU START..........................1
SAFETY NOTES .................................3
CONTENTS........................................8
GETTING STARTED.......................... 12
Accessories Included......................................12
Part Names ...................................................... 13
Installing Battery and Memory Card............... 14
Charging the Battery.......................................16
Turning Camera On and Off ...........................17
How to Take Pictures.......................................18
Set your Language, Date/Time....................... 18
Set your Language, Date/Time
after the First Power-On............................18
Resetting your Language..........................19
Resetting Date/Time .................................20
MODE OVERVIEW ........................... 21
Display Setting ................................................ 21
LCD Screen Display......................................... 22
Overview of the Screen Icons in
Photo Shooting Mode............................... 22
Overview of the Screen Icons in
Movie Mode............................................... 23
Overview of the Screen Icons in
Playback Mode.......................................... 24
Using the Mode Button ................................... 25
Auto Mode ........................................25
Program AE ........................................25
Manual Mode .....................................25
Movie Mode ......................................26
Scene Mode ...................................26
Panorama Mode ................................29
Face Beautiier ..................................30
CONTENTS

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BASIC OPERATION.......................... 31
Using the Zoom Function................................31
Macro Mode.....................................................32
Self-timer Setting ............................................33
Flash Mode ......................................................34
EV Setting ........................................................35
Exposure Compensation ..........................35
ISO.............................................................35
Shutter Adjustment...................................36
Aperture Adjustment ................................36
Using Quick Recording ................................... 36
PLAYBACK ....................................... 37
Viewing Photos and Videos ............................ 37
Thumbnail View...............................................38
Using Zoom Playback
(for still pictures only) ..................................... 39
Slideshow ........................................................40
Photos and Video Deletion ............................. 41
USING THE MENUS......................... 42
Photo Menu .....................................................42
Expo Metering
(Exposure Metering) .........................42
Image Size ........................................ 43
Continuous AF .................................. 43
Continuous Shot ............................... 44
Face Beautiier ..................................44
Focus Setting .....................................45
HDR ...................................................45
White Balance Setting ...................... 46
Color Effect .......................................47
Scene .................................................48
Photo Shoot Settings Menu .....................48
Quality .......................................................49