Kodak Z1015 - EASYSHARE IS Digital Camera User manual

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Installing the software
Attaching the strap
See the Extended user guide www.kodak.com/go/z1015support
After installing the software, return to this user guide.
Before connecting any cables, install the software that was
included with your camera. Follow the on-screen instructions.
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Loading the battery
See the Extended user guide www.kodak.com/go/z1015support
Kodak lithium digital
camera battery CRV3
(non-rechargeable)
Kodak Li-Ion rechargeable digital
camera battery KLIC-8000
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Charging the KLIC-8000 battery
See the Extended user guide www.kodak.com/go/z1015support
Turn OFF the camera.
1
Connect the cable.
2
Charging light
• Blinking: charging
• Steady: finished charging
(approximately 3.5 hours)
Important: DO NOT plug
this cable into a computer.
Note: This charger charges the battery;
it does not power the camera.
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Charging the battery using optional accessories
Kodak 5V AC adapter
(2 amp)
To charge the battery, turn off
the camera.
To power the camera (without
charging the battery), turn on
the camera.
Kodak EasyShare camera
and printer docks
Turn off the camera.
Kodak USB cable and a
USB computer port
Turn off the camera. Ensure
that the USB cable is
connected to a powered USB
port and the computer is
turned on (not in sleep mode).
See the Extended user guide www.kodak.com/go/z1015support
Purchase accessories www.kodak.com/go/z1015accessories
Learn more about USB charging www.kodak.com/go/USBcharging
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Turning on the camera
Setting the language, date/time
See the Extended user guide www.kodak.com/go/z1015support
to change
OK to accept
to change
OK to accept
Language:
Date/Time:
for previous/next field
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Taking a picture/video
1Video
mode
EVF
LCD
2
Pictures Videos
2
1
Press the Shutter button
halfway to lock the focus.
When the framing marks
turn green, press the Shutter
button completely down.
Press the Shutter button
completely down and
release.
To stop recording, press
and release the Shutter
button again.
Smart Scene/
Smart Capture
mode
EVF
LCD
Framing marks
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Reviewing pictures/videos
Transferring pictures/videos
See dock compatibility www.kodak.com/go/dockcompatibility
Purchase accessories www.kodak.com/go/z1015accessories
Review
previous/next picture/video
USB cable Kodak EasyShare
printer dock or
camera dock
(May be sold separately.)
To use an EasyShare dock,
see its user documentation.
Turn on camera.
3
Connect USB cable.
1Turn off camera.
Kodak EasyShare software opens
on your computer and prompts
you through the transfer process.
2
USB cable U-8
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Keep learning about your camera!
Learn about on-camera Help page 23
Congratulations!
You have:
• set up your camera
• taken pictures
• transferred pictures to your computer
Visit www.kodak.com/go/z1015support and
www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter for:
• the extended user guide
• interactive troubleshooting and repairs
• interactive tutorials
• FAQs
• downloads
• accessories
• printing information
• product registration
Keep learning!
Finish reading this book, so you can take and share your best pictures!
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Front view
1
2
Lens
Low-light assist,
Self-timer light,
Video light
4
5
Shutter button
■Drive button (Self-timer, Burst)
■Focus button (Close-up/Macro,
Landscape, Manual)
■Flash button
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8
9
10
Flash
Microphone
Jog dial (for PASM modes)
DC-In (5V), for optional
AC adapter
3 On/Off switch 6 Mode dial 11 USB/AV Out
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Back view
1 Tripod socket 7 Info/Review/Delete/Menu buttons
2 Dock connector 8 Share button
3 LCD 9 OK button
4EVF/LCDbutton 10
5 EVF (Electronic viewfinder) 11 Slot for optional SD/SDHC card
6 Zoom (Wide Angle/Telephoto) button 12 Battery compartment
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1Doing more with your camera
Capture modes
Capture mode For
Smart
Scene/
Smart
Capture
General picture taking—it offers excellent image quality and ease of use.
NOTE: Smart Scene is the default mode. To change it, press the Menu
button, highlight Capture Mode, then press OK. For faster
processing, choose Smart Scene. For automatic picture
enhancement, choose Smart Capture.
■Faces are detected.
■The scene is analyzed for other content and for lighting.
■In Smart Capture, Kodak Perfect Touch technology is applied (for
better, brighter pictures).
To choose picture size, press the Menu button and choose Picture Size.
■3:2 (the best choice when making 4 x 6 prints)
■16:9 (wide screen)
■4:3 (the default setting)
P, A, S, M More creative control. (See page 21.) Program, Aperture Priority, Shutter
Priority, and Manual mode.
High ISO People in low-light scenes.
Sport Action pictures.
ISO
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Using the 15X optical zoom
Use optical zoom to get up to 15X closer to your subject while taking pictures/videos.
1Use the LCD to frame your subject.
2Press Telephoto (T) or Wide (W) to zoom in/out.
3Take the picture or video.
NOTE: To get a focused picture every time, remember:
■Use the auto focus framing marks, page 6.
■As you zoom in, move away from your subject.
Use digital zoom to get up to 5X beyond optical zoom while taking pictures. Press
Telephoto (T) past the maximum optical zoom. Digital zoom is not available in Smart
Scene/Smart Capture mode.
NOTE: You may notice decreased image quality when using digital zoom. The slider on the zoom indicator
turns red when the picture quality reaches the limit for an acceptable 4 x 6-in. (10 x 15 cm) print.
Scene Point-and-shoot simplicity when taking pictures under special conditions.
Panorama “Stitching” 2 or 3 pictures into 1 panoramic scene.
Video Video with sound. (See page 6.)
Capture mode For
SCN
Optical zoom Digital zoom
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Using the flash
Flash modes Flash fires
Auto When the lighting conditions require it.
Off Never.
Fill Every time you take a picture. Use when the subject is in shadow or
is “backlit.” In low light, hold the camera steady or use a tripod.
Not available in Smart Scene/Smart Capture mode. (ISO is set to
400.)
Red Eye
Your camera
can correct
red-eye using
2 methods
Preflash—A preflash fires, shrinking the eye pupil, before the
picture is taken.
Digital Correction—A preflash does not fire; the camera corrects
red eye.
Flash-to-subject distance in Smart Scene/Smart Capture mode
Wide angle 5.0 m (16.4 ft)
Telephoto 3.2 m (10.5 ft)
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(See flash modes below.)
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Using focus modes
1In most Still modes, press the Focus button:
■Once for Macro (close-up)
■Again for Landscape (infinity)
■Again for Manual Focus
■Again to return to normal Auto Focus
2Compose the scene. Press the Shutter button
halfway, then completely down.
Icon Mode Description
(none) Normal AF Focus setting for general picture-taking.
Macro To gain sharpness and detail in pictures at close range. Use available light
instead of flash, if possible. Camera automatically sets the focus distance
depending on the zoom position:
0.1–1.0 m (0.3–3.3 ft) @ wide macro
0.7–3.5 m (2.3–11.5 ft) @ telephoto macro
Landscape To gain sharpness of distant scenes. Camera uses infinity auto-focus.
Auto-focus framing marks are not available in Landscape.
MF Manual
Focus
The focus icon shows the direction and distance of the focus (to infinity).
Press to view 2X magnification of the central area of focus. During
magnification, press to adjust focal length. (Framing marks are off
in this mode.)
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Using the self-timer
Use the self-timer when you want to be included in a picture, or to ensure a steady
Shutter button press.
1Place the camera on a tripod or flat surface.
2In most Still modes, press the Self-timer/Burst button
:
■Once for a 10-second delay (so you have time to
get into the scene)
■Again for a 2-second delay (for a steady,
auto-shutter release on a tripod)
■Again for 2-shot (one picture taken after 10
seconds; another, 8 seconds later)
3Compose the scene. Press the Shutter button halfway, then completely down.
The picture is taken after the delay.
To cancel the Self-timer during countdown, press the Self-timer/Burst button , or
press the Shutter button completely down.
Use the same procedure to use the self-timer in Video mode, but:
■Turn the Mode dial to Video .
■Press the Shutter button completely down.
NOTE: The video stops when no storage space remains. Only the 2- and 10-second options are available in
video mode.
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Using the burst feature
1In most Still modes, press the Self-timer/Burst button
. (See burst modes below.)
NOTE: Burst is unavailable in Portrait, Night Portrait, Night Landscape,
Backlight, Fireworks, and Panorama modes.
2Press the Shutter button halfway to focus and set
exposure.
3Press the Shutter button completely down and hold it to take pictures.
The camera stops taking pictures when you release the Shutter button, when the pictures
are taken, or when there is no more storage space.
NOTE: During quickview, you can delete all pictures in the burst series. To delete selectively, do so in Review
(see page 18).
Mode Icon Description Purpose
First
Burst
Camera takes up to 3 pictures while
the Shutter button is pressed.
Capture an expected event.
Example:
A person swinging a golf club.
Last
Burst
Camera takes up to 30 pictures while
the Shutter button is pressed. When
the Shutter button is released, only
the last 3 pictures are saved.
Capture an event when the precise
timing is uncertain.
Example:
A child blowing out birthday candles.
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Understanding the picture-taking icons
Status icons indicate mode, feature, and camera status.
Picture size
Pictures/time remaining
Storage location
Low battery
Camera mode
Flash Self-timer/Burst
Date stamp
Tag name
Manual focus
Histogram
Aperture ISO speed
Shutter speed
Exposure compensation
Focus zone
White balance
Auto focus control
Zoom indicator
Exposure metering
Focus mode
Exposure bracketing
Flash compensation
Image stabilizer
Compression
Framing marks
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2Working with pictures/videos
Deleting pictures/videos
1Press the Review button.
2Press to find a picture/video.
3Press the Delete button.
4Follow the screen prompts.
Using the menu button in Review
1Press the Review button, then the Menu button.
2Press to choose a tab:
■Review to view pictures/videos
■Edit to edit pictures/videos
■Setup for other camera settings
3Press to highlight a setting, then press OK.
4Choose an option, then press OK.
IMPORTANT:
Your camera offers an on-board Help system. To get the most from your
camera, see page 23.
Delete
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Understanding the review icons
Pictures
Videos
Scroll arrows
Email tag
Favorite tag
Print tag/number of prints
Perfect Touch tech.
Picture number
Image storage location
Review mode
Protected
Low battery
Selected picture
Tag
Relative picture position
Email tag
Favorite tag
Video length
Video number
Image storage location
Review mode
Protected
Selected video
Scroll arrows Low battery
Tag
Relative video position
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3Using the advanced features
Using the Menu button to change settings
NOTE: Some settings remain until you change them; others remain until you turn off the camera. Some
capture modes offer limited settings.
1Press the Menu button.
2Press to highlight a menu tab:
■Capture for the most common picture-taking settings.
■Capture + for more advanced picture-taking settings.
■Setup for other camera settings.
3Press to highlight a setting, then press OK.
4Choose an option, then press OK.
NOTE: Press the Info button for information about camera settings and options. Some capture modes
offer limited settings.
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