Kodak Z760 - EASYSHARE Digital Camera User manual

Kodak EasyShare
Z760 zoom digital camera
User’s guide
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For interactive tutorials, www.kodak.com/go/howto
For help with your camera, www.kodak.com/go/z760support

Eastman Kodak Company
343 State Street
Rochester, New York 14650
© Eastman Kodak Company, 2005
All screen images are simulated.
Kodak and EasyShare are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company.
P/N 4J3389

Product features
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Top, Front View
1 Flash 8 Viewfinder
2 Zoom (Wide angle/Telephoto);
Magnify (when Reviewing pictures)
9 A/V Out, for television viewing;
USB
3 Shutter button 10 DC-In (5V)
4 Flash/Status button 11 Lens
5 Close-up/Landscape button 12 Microphone
6 Exposure Bracketing/Burst button 13 Light sensor
7 Speaker 14 Self Timer/Video light
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Back View
1 Camera screen (LCD) 10 Wrist strap post
2 Display/Info button 11 Mode dial lock
3 Ready light 12 Joystick - move
OK - press
4 Viewfinder 13 Mode dial
5 Delete button 14 Battery lock
6 Menu button 15 Battery compartment
7 Review button 16 SD/MMC card slot
8 Jog dial 17 Tripod socket/locator for EasyShare camera dock
or printer dock series 3
9 Share button 18 Dock connector
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Table of contents 1
1 Getting started ......................................................................................1
Installing the software first............................................................................1
Charging the battery .....................................................................................1
Inserting the battery......................................................................................2
Turning the camera on and off ......................................................................2
Setting the date and time ..............................................................................3
Attaching the lens cap...................................................................................4
Storing pictures on an SD or MMC card ......................................................... 4
2 Taking pictures and videos ....................................................................5
Taking a picture ............................................................................................ 5
Taking a video ..............................................................................................7
Checking camera and picture status .............................................................. 8
Reviewing the picture or video just taken....................................................... 9
Using optical zoom .....................................................................................10
Using digital zoom ......................................................................................10
Camera modes............................................................................................11
Using the flash............................................................................................16
Shooting close-up and landscape pictures....................................................17
3 Reviewing pictures and videos ............................................................18
Viewing single pictures and videos ..............................................................18
Viewing multiple pictures and videos........................................................... 19
Playing a video............................................................................................19
Deleting pictures and videos........................................................................20
Magnifying pictures.....................................................................................20
Changing optional review settings...............................................................21
Protecting pictures and videos from deletion................................................ 21
Tagging pictures/videos for albums..............................................................22
Running a slide show ..................................................................................23
Displaying pictures and videos on a television..............................................24

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Copying pictures and videos ........................................................................24
Viewing picture/video information ............................................................... 25
4 Installing the software ........................................................................26
Install the software ..................................................................................... 26
5 Doing more with your camera .............................................................27
Changing picture-taking settings ................................................................. 27
Using setup to customize your camera.........................................................32
Using burst .................................................................................................34
Using exposure bracketing ..........................................................................35
Pre-tagging for album names ......................................................................36
Sharing pictures and videos .........................................................................37
6 Transferring and printing pictures .......................................................43
Transferring pictures/videos with the USB cable ........................................... 43
Printing pictures..........................................................................................44
Dock compatibility for your camera..............................................................47
7 Troubleshooting ..................................................................................48
Camera problems........................................................................................48
Computer/connectivity problems..................................................................49
Picture quality problems ..............................................................................50
Camera ready light status............................................................................ 51
Helpful links................................................................................................ 52
Telephone customer support .......................................................................53

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8 Appendix .............................................................................................54
Camera specifications .................................................................................54
Tips, safety, maintenance ............................................................................ 57
Important battery information ..................................................................... 57
Storage capacities .......................................................................................59
Power-saving features.................................................................................60
Flash settings in each mode.........................................................................61
Upgrading your software and firmware........................................................62
Warranty..................................................................................................... 63
Regulatory compliance ................................................................................65

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1Getting started
Installing the software first
IMPORTANT: Install the software from the Kodak EasyShare software CD before
connecting the camera (or dock) to the computer. Otherwise, the software
may install incorrectly. See the Start Here! guide or Installing the software,
page 26.
Charging the battery
The rechargeable Li-Ion battery requires charging before first use.
1Insert the battery into the charger.
2Insert the plug that matches your electrical outlet.
3Plug the charger into the outlet.
The indicator light turns red. When the indicator light turns green, remove the battery
and unplug the charger. Charging takes approximately 3 hours.
You can also charge the battery using an optional Kodak EasyShare printer dock or
camera dock. Purchase these and other accessories at a dealer of Kodak products or
visit (www.kodak.com/go/z760accessories).
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Inserting the battery
CAUTION:
Use only a Kodak EasyShare rechargeable Li-Ion battery.
1Turn the Mode dial to Off.
2On the bottom of the camera, slide the battery door
and lift to open.
3Insert the battery as shown. Tilt the battery so the
battery lock is pushed to the side. Push the battery
into the battery compartment.
The battery lock holds the battery in place.
4Close the battery door.
Turning the camera on and off
■While pressing the Mode dial lock, turn the Mode
dial from Off to Auto .
The Power ring glows green. The camera screen turns
on. The Ready light blinks green while the camera
performs a self-check, then turns off when the camera
is ready.
■To turn off the camera, turn the Mode dial to Off.
Battery
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Getting started
Setting the date and time
Setting the date & time, first time
The Date and Time have been reset message appears the first time you turn on the
camera or if the battery is removed for an extended time.
1SET DATE & TIME is highlighted. Press the OK button.
2Go to step 4 in Setting the date & time, anytime.
Setting the date & time, anytime
1Turn on the camera. Press the Menu button.
2Press to highlight Setup Menu , then press the OK button.
3Press to highlight Date & Time , then press the OK button.
4Press to adjust the date and time. Press to advance to the next
setting.
5When finished, press the OK button.
6Press the Menu button to exit the menu.
NOTE: Depending on your computer operating system, Kodak EasyShare software may update the camera
clock when you connect the camera. See the EasyShare software Help for details.