Kodak Z1285 - EASYSHARE Digital Camera User manual

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Installing the software
Loading the batteries
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.
CRV3 lithium
(non-rechargeable)
Ni-MH
(rechargeable)
2 AA (rechargeable or
non-rechargeable)
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Turning on the camera
Setting the language, date/time
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
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Pictures Videos
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3
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Press the Shutter button halfway to
focus and set exposure.
When the Ready light turns green,
press the Shutter button
completely down.
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Press the Shutter button
completely down and release.
To stop recording, press and
release the Shutter button
again.
Framing
marks
Ready
light
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Reviewing pictures/videos
Playing HD on your television
1
2for previous/next picture/video.
Press Review. (Press again to exit.)
Play
2X, 4X reverse
2X, 4X forward
Videos:
Review
Pause/unpause
OK
For a true HDTV experience on your television, dock your camera on the
optional Kodak EasyShare HDTV dock. Visit www.kodak.com/go/hdtvdock
Adjust the volume
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Transferring pictures/videos
Kodak EasyShare printer
dock or camera dock
(May be sold separately.)
For dock compatibility, visit
www.kodak.com/go/dockcompatibility.
To purchase accessories, visit
www.kodak.com/go/z1275accessories
or z1285accessories.
To use an EasyShare dock, see its
user documentation.
USB cable
Turn on camera.
3
Connect USB cable.
1
Turn 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!
Congratulations!
You have:
• set up your camera
• taken pictures
• transferred pictures to your computer
Visit www.kodak.com/go/z1275support or Z1285support 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
1Mode dial 6Self-timer/Burst button
2Shutter button 7Flash
3Self-timer/Video light 8Speaker
4On/Off button 9 Microphone
5Flash button 10 Lens
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Back view
1LCD 10 USB, A/V Out
2OK/ 11 DC-In, for optional 3V AC adapter
3Ready light 12 Share button
4LCD/Info button 13 Menu button
5Delete button 14 Review button
6Wide angle (W) button 15 Battery compartment
7Telephoto (T) button 16 Tripod socket
8Strap post 17 Dock connector
9Slot for optional SD/SDHC or MMC card
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1Taking better pictures/videos
Capture modes
Capture mode For
Smart Scene
General picture taking. When the Shutter button is pressed halfway,
faces are detected, the scene is analyzed, and the best settings are
applied.
P, M Program, Manual modes for more creative control. (See page 19).
High ISO People in low-light scenes indoors using a higher ISO.
Digital
Image
Stabilization
Minimizing the effects of camera shake and subject movement.
Scene Point-and-shoot simplicity when taking pictures under special
conditions.
Video Capturing video with sound. (See page 3.)
Favorites Viewing favorite pictures.
Choose the mode that best suits
your subjects and surroundings.
P/M
ISO
SCN
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Using optical zoom
Use optical zoom to get up to 5X closer to your subject while taking pictures/videos.
Optical zoom is effective when the lens is no closer than 24 in. (60 cm) to the subject or
7.9 in. (20 cm) in Close-up mode.
1Press Telephoto (T) to zoom in. Press Wide Angle (W)
to zoom out.
The zoom indicator shows zoom status.
2Take the picture or video.
Using digital zoom
Use digital zoom to get up to 5X beyond optical zoom while taking pictures. Press
Telephoto (T) to the maximum optical zoom. Release the button, then press it again.
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.
Zoom indicator
Optical
zoom
range
Digital
zoom
range
WTD
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Using the flash
Use the flash when you take pictures at night, indoors, or outdoors in heavy shadows.
Flash-to-subject distance
Wide angle: 2–19.3 ft (0.6–5.9 m) @ ISO 400
Telephoto: 2–10.5 ft (0.6–3.2 m) @ ISO 400
Flash modes Flash fires
Auto When the lighting conditions require it.
Fill
Every time you take a picture, regardless of the lighting conditions. Use when
the subject is in shadow or is “backlit” (when the light is behind the subject).
In low light, hold the camera steady or use a tripod.
Red-eye
If Red-eye Pre-flash is turned off:
The flash fires once and the
camera automatically corrects
red-eye in the picture.
If Red-eye Pre-flash is turned on:
The flash fires once so the eyes become
accustomed to the flash, then fires again
when the picture is taken.
Off Never.
Press the button repeatedly to scroll
through flash modes. (See flash modes below.)
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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.
To cancel the Self-timer before the picture is taken, 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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2
Place camera on a tripod or flat surface.
Compose the scene.
Press the Shutter button halfway, then
completely down.
• 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 and another picture
In most Still modes, press the Self-Timer/Burst button
taken 8 seconds later)
4
3
:
The picture is taken after the delay.
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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
Focus mode
Date stamp
Album name
Framing marks
Histogram
Aperture
ISO speed
P/M mode
Shutter speed
Exposure compensation
White balance
Exposure metering
Focus zone
Zoom indicator
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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 undo delete feature
If you accidentally delete a picture/video, use Undo Delete to retrieve it. This feature is
available only immediately after you delete a picture/video in Review mode (when the
Undo Delete option appears).
1Press to highlight Undo Delete.
2Press OK.
The deleted picture/video appears.
3Select Exit to exit the Delete menu.
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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 the OK button.
4Choose an option, then press the OK button.
Options Options
View By
Pictures
Perfect Touch tech.
Album Crop
Slide Show Sound Tags
Multi-up
Videos
Make Picture
Copy To Trim
Protect/Unprotect Action Print
Select/Deselect All Bookmark
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Adding sound tags
You can record a voice or sound (up to 1 minute long) to a picture.
NOTE: Only one sound tag can be added to each picture (not to videos).
Recording a sound tag
1Press the Review button, then to find a picture.
2Press the Menu button, then to highlight the Edit tab.
3Press to highlight Sound Tag. Press the OK button.
4Choose Record, then press OK.
5Follow the screen prompts.
The sound tag is applied to your picture.
■Press the Menu button to exit the menu.
Playing a sound tag
1Press the Review button, then to find a
tagged picture.
2Press to play the sound tag.
3Press to adjust the volume.
4Press OK to stop playback.
Review
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Understanding the review icons
Pictures
Videos
Scroll arrows
Email tag
Favorite tag
Print tag/number of prints
Kodak Perfect Touch
tech.
Picture number
Image storage location
Review mode
Protected
Low battery
Album name
Sound tag
Scroll arrows
Email tag
Favorite tag Video length
Video number
Image storage location
Review mode
Protected
Album name
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3Doing more with your camera
Using the Menu button to change settings
NOTE: Some settings remain until you change them; others remain until you turn off the camera.
1Press the Menu button.
2Press to highlight a menu tab:
■Capture for the most common picture-taking settings.
■Capture Plus for other picture-taking settings.
■Setup for other camera settings.
3Press to highlight a setting, then press the OK button.
4Choose an option, then press the OK button.
NOTE: Press the LCD/Info button for information about camera settings and options. Some
capture modes (page 9) offer limited settings.
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P and M modes
Use Program and Manual modes when you want more control over your camera
and pictures.
NOTE: Settings you change in P or M mode apply only to pictures taken in that mode. For example, if you
change the Color Mode to Sepia while in P or M mode, you retain the default setting of Color for
Smart scene and Scene modes.
The settings, including Flash, are maintained for P and M modes—even when you change modes or
turn off the camera.
Mode For Press to control
Ease of auto shooting with full access to most
menu options. The camera automatically sets the
shutter speed and aperture (f-stop) based on the
scene lighting.
Exposure compensation (how
much light enters the camera),
Focus mode, and ISO speed
The highest level of creative control. (To prevent
blur, use a tripod for slow shutter speeds.)
Aperture, shutter speed, focus
mode, and ISO speed
to change modes
Program
Manual
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Changing P or M mode settings
P/M modes control ISO, Focus, exposure compensation, shutter speed, and aperture
(f-number, also known as f-stop). Use the Menu button to control all other settings.
1Turn the Mode dial to P/M.
The mode options are displayed.
2Use to move between settings and to change the value.
NOTE: Some settings may be unavailable (see P/M color options above). The arrows disappear when you
cannot make further value changes.
3Take a picture.
Aperture
Shutter speed
Exposure compensation
White—selectable
Grey—non-selectable
Yellow—changeable value
Red—out of range
ISO speed
P/M Options
Focus mode
Mode
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