Kodak Z980 - EASYSHARE Digital Camera User manual

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Installing the software
Charging and loading the batteries
See the Extended user guide www.kodak.com/go/z980support
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.
Lights are on while the
charger is plugged in.
(See the charger
documentation for
instructions and
charging times.)
For longer life, charge
KODAK Ni-MH
Pre-Charged
Rechargeable Batteries
AA prior to use, and
occasionally discharge
them to depletion.
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Using an (accessory) SD or SDHC Card
Your camera has internal memory. You can purchase an SD or SDHC Card to store
more pictures and videos. (Maximum supported card size is 32 GB.)
CAUTION:
A card can only be inserted one way; forcing it may cause damage.
Inserting or removing a card when the camera is on may damage
the pictures, the card, or the camera.
Using charging accessories
You can use an accessory KODAK 5-Volt AC Adapter to save battery power.
NOTE: The AC adapter does not charge the batteries.
1
Turn off the camera.
2
Insert or remove
the card.
3
Turn on the camera.
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Turning on the camera
Setting the language and date/time
See the Extended user guide www.kodak.com/go/z980support
to change current field.
for previous/next field.
OK to accept.
At the prompt, press OK.
to change.
OK to accept.
Language:
Date/Time:
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Taking a picture
See the Extended user guide www.kodak.com/go/z980support
Learn more about Smart Capture and other modes see page 13
Press the Shutter button halfway to lock the focus.
When the framing marks turn green, press the Shutter
button completely down.
1
2
Turn the Mode dial to Smart Capture .
EVF/LCD
button
To save battery power,
press the EVF/LCD
button and use the
electronic viewfinder.
Framing
marks
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Reviewing pictures/videos
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View previous/next picture/video.
Press the Review
button to enter/exit Review.
Play a video.
OK
Review
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Transferring pictures/videos
See the Extended user guide www.kodak.com/go/z980support
Purchase accessories www.kodak.com/go/z980accessories
Turn on the camera.
3
Connect the KODAK USB Cable, Model U-8.
1Turn off the camera.
KODAK EASYSHARE Software
opens on your computer and
prompts you through the
transfer process.
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Getting help from your camera
Your camera offers a built-in Help system. It describes every setting for every menu
choice. If you learn nothing else about your camera, learn how to use on-camera Help.
Because the more you know your camera, the more confident you become.
See the Extended user guide www.kodak.com/go/z980support
Scroll through a Help topic
Press the Menu button, then
highlight a menu choice.
Press the Info
1
2button.
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Using the vertical grip (for portrait orientation)
The vertical grip makes it easier to take pictures in the vertical, portrait orientation.
Learn more about taking focused pictures see page 4
1Turn off the camera.
2Attach and tighten the grip.
4Slide the Portrait switch.
5Take pictures in the
portrait orientation.
Use
Use the Portrait Shutter
button to take pictures.
to zoom.
3Turn on the camera.
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Attaching the strap
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Keep learning about your camera!
Visit www.kodak.com/go/z980support:
• the extended user guide
• interactive troubleshooting and repairs
• interactive tutorials
• FAQs
• downloads
• accessories
• printing information
• product registration
Congratulations!
You have:
• set up your camera
• taken pictures
• transferred pictures to your computer
Keep learning!
Finish reading this book, so you can take and share your best pictures!
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