Kodak Z990 User manual

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Front View
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Lens
AF Assist/
Self-timer/
Video light
Stereo
Microphones
Flash
Door to 5V
DC-In, Micro
USB AV Out,
HDMI Out
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Back View
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Luminance
sensor
EVF/LCD button
Speaker
Share
Display,
Flash,
Effects,
Delete
LCD EVF
(Electronic
viewfinder)
Review
Burst, Focus
Mode, Self-timer
Video Record
button
OK
Strap post
Jog dial
Mode dial
Shutter button
Power
Power light
Zoom
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Bottom view
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Tripod socket
Battery
compartments
Slot for SD/SDHC
Card (optional
accessory)
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Charge the batteries
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Lights are on while the charger is plugged
in. (See the charger documentation for
instructions and charging times.)
All batteries lose power over time–even if
they’re not being used. For longer life,
fully charge KODAK Ni-MH Rechargeable
Batteries AA prior to use.
Your plug may differ.
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Load the batteries
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Use an SD/SDHC Card
Your camera has internal memory. We recommend purchasing an SD or
SDHC Card to conveniently store more pictures/videos.
CAUTION:
A card can only be inserted one way; forcing it may cause damage.
Inserting or removing a card while the camera is on may damage the
pictures, the card, or the camera.
IMPORTANT: When you turn on the camera, it checks to see if a card is
inserted. If so, new pictures/videos are stored on the card. If no card is
inserted, new pictures/videos are stored in the camera’s internal memory.
If pictures/videos are detected in internal memory and a card is inserted, the
camera prompts you to move the pictures to the card (and erase those in
internal memory).
Purchase cards www.kodak.com/go/accessories
Insert a card until it clicks. To remove
a card, press and release it.
2
Optional accessory
Turn off the camera, then open the door.
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Turn on the camera
Set the language, date/time, sharing
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to change current field.
for previous/next field.
to accept.
At the prompt, press
OK .
to change.
to accept.
Language :
Date/Time:
Sharing Destinations:
You can tell the camera which sharing sites
to offer when you share pictures/videos.
to highlight a site.
to check/uncheck the site.
OK
OK
OK
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Take a picture
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When the framing marks turn green (or yellow for faces),
press the Shutter button completely down.
Turn the Mode dial to Smart Capture.
1
Press the Shutter button halfway to focus and set exposure.
4
EVF/LCD
button
Framing
marks
Mode
dial
2
3
Use the LCD or EVF to compose the picture.
Press the EVF/LCD button and use the electronic viewfinder
to conserve battery power and improve visibility outdoors.
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Your camera, the way you want it
Press the Display button
Clean view and Tools view.
Clean view
Tools view
(Tools vary by
camera mode.)
Sometimes, you want to see everything available! (Other times,
you want everything out of your way.)
to change between
Tools
Note: If you’re in a PASM
mode, Liveview Histogram
and Framing Grid view are
also available.
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Use Tools to choose actions, preferences
tool, then press OK.
In Review, press
to move between Tools and
Previous/Next.
In Liveview, press
to move between Tools and
the most recent picture.
Most recent
picture
Press
press
Some settings can be
chosen using
2
to choose a
1
1
or
a setting, then press OK.
.
,
tool’s setting, then press
OK.
Press
to change a
Note: If you chose
to choose
Tools
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Understanding the picture-taking icons
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See How-To videos www.kodak.com/go/Z990demos
Aperture
Flash, Burst,
Focus modes
Most recent
picture/video
Shutter speed
Exposure compensation
Manual focus
Flash compensation
Number of
pictures/video
time
remaining
Zoom slider
More tools
White balance
Sharpness
ISO
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Review pictures/videos
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People, Date, Keywords, or
Videos, then press OK.
Press the Review
button to enter/exit Review.
1
2
Press to choose All,
If you chose People, Date, or
Keywords, highlight a name,
date, or keyword, then press OK.
3
You can also review pictures/videos by pressing:
• OK in Liveview, when the most recent picture appears in the
bottom left of the LCD, or
•
during Quickview, while reviewing a new picture
Review
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Other things you can do in Review
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Battery
level
Edit
Multi-up Print
Slideshow
Picture/video
number
Marked for
Share
Tags
Back More tools
Home
• Press OK to play videos.
• Press to show/hide tools.
• Press
to see previous/next picture/video.
• Press to delete pictures/videos.
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It’s never been easier to share
IMPORTANT: To use the sharing and social networking features,
you must install KODAK Software. (See page 15.)
1Press the Share button to share anytime:
2Press and OK to choose social networking sites or
email addresses.
3Press to choose Done, then press OK.
When you transfer these pictures/videos to your computer, they
are sent to the sharing destinations you chose.
See the Extended user guide www.kodak.com/go/Z990manuals
See How-To videos www.kodak.com/go/Z990demos
In Liveview In Quickview In Review
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Install software, transfer pictures
Install KODAK Software and get ready to share!
IMPORTANT:
To use the sharing and social networking features,
you must install the KODAK Share Button App.
Make sure the computer is connected to the Internet. When
you connect the camera to the computer, the KODAK Camera
Setup App automatically runs. Follow the prompts to install the
KODAK Share Button App.
1Turn off the camera.
2Use a KODAK Camera USB
Cable, Micro B / 5-Pin to
connect camera to computer.
3Turn on the camera.
4After the software is
installed, follow the prompts
to transfer pictures and
videos to your computer.
NOTE: If the installer does not run, find and launch it here:
■WINDOWS OS: in My Computer
■MAC OS: on your Desktop
See the Extended user guide www.kodak.com/go/Z990manuals
See How-To videos www.kodak.com/go/Z990demos
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Keep learning about your camera
See the Extended user guide www.kodak.com/go/Z990manuals
See How-To videos www.kodak.com/go/Z990demos
Go to www.kodak.com/go/Z990support for:
• the Extended user guide
• how-to videos and tutorials
• camera firmware updates
• answers to your frequently asked questions
• 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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1Using different modes
Capture mode For
Smart Capture Excellent image quality and ease of
use.
Program
Aperture Priority
Shutter Priority
Manual
More control over your camera and
pictures. (See page 22.)
Scene Unique environments. (See page 18.)
Sport Subjects that are in motion.
Portrait Full-frame portraits of people.
Creative Artistic features. (See page 19.)
High Dynamic
Range
High-contrast scenes. The camera
takes and merges 3 pictures to produce
one of high dynamic range,
accommodating light levels from bright
sunlight to faint starlight. (See
page 21.)
Choose the mode that best suits your
subjects and surroundings.
P
A
S
M
SCN
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Using SCN (Scene) modes
1Turn the Mode dial to SCN (Scene).
2Press and to read Scene mode descriptions.
3Press OK to choose the Scene mode that you’ve highlighted.
SCN mode For
Landscape Distant scenes.
Flower Close range.
Sunset Subjects at dusk.
Backlight Subjects that are in shadow or “backlit.”
Candle Light Subjects illuminated by candle light.
Children Action pictures of children in bright light.
Bright Bright beach or snow scenes.
Fireworks Fireworks.
Self-Portrait Close-ups of yourself.
Night Portrait Reduces red eye.
Night Landscape Distant scenery at night. Flash does not fire.
Stage People on a lit stage.
High ISO People indoors, in low-light scenes.
Panorama R-L,
L-R
“Stitching” 2 or 3 pictures into 1 panoramic
scene.
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Using Creative modes
1Turn the Mode dial to Creative mode .
2Press and to read Creative mode descriptions.
3Press OK to choose the highlighted Creative mode.
Creative mode For
Night Scene
Long Exposure
For night photos that contain moving objects.
Gives the impression of motion.
Dramatic Highly saturated, vibrant color. The camera takes
and merges 2 pictures to produce one of rich tone
and detail.
Intelligent
Portrait Mode
Close-ups of faces. The camera takes multiple
pictures, then chooses the one with the best focus,
most smiles, and most eyes open.
Photo Booth Taking 4 pictures and combining them into single
strip, like a vintage photobooth.
Automatic
Panorama
Press and hold the Shutter button while vertically
or horizontally panning a scene. The camera
“stitches” the pictures together. (See page 20.)
See the Extended user guide www.kodak.com/go/Z990manuals
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Using Automatic Panorama
Pan or “sweep” up to 180 degrees horizontally or 120 degrees
vertically to create a single, wide image (as opposed to
Panorama SCN mode, where you manually take 2–3 pictures).
Choose the direction of panning
1Turn the Mode dial to Creative mode .
2Press and to highlight Automatic Panorama,
then press OK.
3The default panning direction is Left-to-Right. To change it:
■Press to highlight the Automatic Panorama icon,
then press OK.
■Press for Right-to-Left, Bottom-to-Top, or
Top-to-Bottom. Then press OK.
Take the picture
Set the lens to wide (no zoom). Choose stationary subjects.
1At your starting point, press the Shutter button halfway
down, then press completely down and hold it.
2Keeping the Shutter button pressed, slowly pan or tilt.
• Cover the entire sweep in about 5 seconds.
• If you pan or tilt too quickly or too slowly,
the LCD displays an error.
• Experiment until you get the timing right.
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