KODAK EASYSHARE Z981 Digital Camera
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KODAK EASYSHARE Z981 Digital Camera Extended user guide www.kodak.com For interactive tutorials: www.kodak.com/go/howto For help with your camera: www.kodak.com/go/z981support Eastman Kodak Company Rochester, New York 14650 © Eastman Kodak Company, 2009 All screen images are simulated. Kodak, EasyShare, Perfect Touch, and Pulse are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company. 4H6892_en Product features Back, bottom view EVF/LCD Power light Mode dial Power Vertical Shutter on/off Shutter button Flash, Focus Mode, Drive Jog dial Strap post Zoom (Telephoto, Wide Angle) Share 5V DC-In, A/V Out, USB Vertical Shutter button EVF (Electronic viewfinder) OK, LCD Delete, Menu, Info, Review EVF/LCD Tripod socket SD/SDHC Card slot, battery compartment www.kodak.com/go/support i Product features Front view AF Assist/ Self-timer/ Video light Flash Microphone Speaker Lens ii www.kodak.com/go/support Table of contents 1 1 Setting up your camera .........................................................................1 Charging the rechargeable batteries ..............................................................1 Loading the batteries ....................................................................................2 Turning on the camera ..................................................................................3 Setting the language, date/time.....................................................................3 Attaching the strap .......................................................................................4 Using the vertical grip (for portrait orientation) ..............................................5 Storing pictures on an (accessory) SD or SDHC Card.......................................6 Using other (accessory) power options...........................................................7 2 Taking pictures/videos ...........................................................................8 Taking pictures in Smart Capture mode .........................................................8 Taking a video ..............................................................................................9 Adjusting LCD brightness ............................................................................10 Capture modes ...........................................................................................11 Using the zoom...........................................................................................13 Using the flash............................................................................................14 Using the Drive button ................................................................................15 Using the Focus button ...............................................................................17 Taking panoramic pictures...........................................................................18 P, A, S, and M modes..................................................................................19 Using exposure compensation to adjust brightness ......................................21 Using the histogram to view picture brightness............................................22 Understanding the picture-taking icons........................................................22 Know when your batteries need charging ....................................................22 3 Sharing and tagging pictures ..............................................................23 Sharing pictures through social networks.....................................................23 Tagging pictures .........................................................................................25 Marking pictures/videos for emailing ...........................................................27 www.kodak.com/go/support iii Table of contents 4 Reviewing and editing .........................................................................28 Reviewing pictures/videos ...........................................................................28 Deleting pictures/videos ..............................................................................29 Viewing pictures/videos in different ways.....................................................30 A smarter way to find your pictures .............................................................31 Understanding the review icons...................................................................32 Creating a multimedia slide show................................................................33 Using the menu button in review.................................................................35 Selecting multiple pictures/videos ................................................................35 Cropping pictures........................................................................................36 Copying pictures/videos...............................................................................36 Using KODAK PERFECT TOUCH Technology.................................................37 Using the RAW Develop feature ..................................................................38 Editing videos .............................................................................................39 5 Doing more with your camera .............................................................40 Using the menu button to change settings...................................................40 6 Transferring, printing pictures .............................................................47 Transferring pictures to your computer.........................................................47 Printing pictures..........................................................................................48 Marking your pictures for print ....................................................................50 7 Troubleshooting ..................................................................................51 Getting help from your camera ....................................................................51 Troubleshooting..........................................................................................52 Getting help on the Web.............................................................................57 8 Appendix .............................................................................................58 Camera specifications .................................................................................58 Care and maintenance ................................................................................60 Important safety instructions .......................................................................62 Limited warranty.........................................................................................63 Regulatory compliance ................................................................................65 iv www.kodak.com/go/support 1 Setting up your camera Charging the rechargeable batteries For longer life, charge KODAK Ni-MH Pre-Charged Rechargeable Batteries AA prior to use, and occasionally discharge them to depletion. Lights are on while the charger is plugged in. (See the charger documentation for instructions and charging times.) See other power options See page 7 Extend battery life See page 61 Purchase accessories www.kodak.com/go/z981accessories www.kodak.com/go/support 1 Setting up your camera Loading the batteries 1 2 See other power options See page 7 Extend battery life See page 61 Purchase accessories www.kodak.com/go/z981accessories 2 www.kodak.com/go/support Setting up your camera Turning on the camera Setting the language, date/time Language: to change. OK to accept. Date/Time: At the prompt, press OK. to change current field. for previous/next field. OK to accept. NOTE: To change language or date/time in the future, use the Setup menu (see page 43). www.kodak.com/go/support 3 Setting up your camera Attaching the strap 4 www.kodak.com/go/support Setting up your camera Using the vertical grip (for portrait orientation) The vertical grip makes it easier to take pictures in the vertical, portrait orientation. 1 Attach and tighten the grip. 2 Turn on the camera. Slide the Vertical Shutter switch. 3 Take pictures in the portrait orientation. Use the Vertical Shutter button to take pictures. Use to zoom. www.kodak.com/go/support 5 Setting up your camera Storing pictures on 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. 1 Turn off the camera. 2 3 Purchase accessories www.kodak.com/go/z981accessories 6 www.kodak.com/go/support Setting up your camera Using other (accessory) power options Use the KODAK 5-Volt AC Adapter to save battery power. NOTE: The AC adapter does not charge the batteries. Purchase accessories www.kodak.com/go/z981accessories www.kodak.com/go/support 7 2 Taking pictures/videos Taking pictures in Smart Capture mode 1 Turn the Mode dial to Smart Capture . 2 Press the Shutter button halfway to lock the focus. When the framing marks turn green, press the Shutter button completely down. EVF/LCD To save battery power, press the EVF/LCD button and use the electronic viewfinder. NOTE: For more information on Smart Capture and other modes, see page 11. Framing marks do not appear in some SCN (scene) and Video modes. 8 www.kodak.com/go/support Taking pictures/videos Using