Kodak PIXPRO AZ421 Manual
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KODAK PIXPRO AZ421 DIGITAL CAMERA User Manual BEFORE YOU START Declaration of Conformity Responsible Party: JK Imaging Ltd. Address: JK Imaging Ltd., 17239 So. Main Street, Gardena, CA 90248 USA Company Website: kodakpixpro.com For Customers in the U.S.A. Tested to Comply with FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsi- ble for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digi- tal device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equip- ment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: - Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. ii 1 For Customers in Europe “CE” mark indicates that this product complies with the European requirements for safety, health, environment and customer protection. “CE” marked cameras are intend- ed for sales in Europe. This symbol [crossed-out wheel bin WEEE Annex IV] indicates separate collection of electrical waste and electronic equipment in the European countries. Please do not throw the equipment into domestic refuse. Please use the return and collection sys- tems available in your country for proper, safe disposal of this product. About this Manual Thank you for purchasing this KODAK PIXPRO Digital Camera. Please read this manual carefully and keep it in a safe place for future reference. JK Imaging Ltd. reserves all rights of this document. No part of this published manual may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language or computer language, in any form, by any means, without the prior written permission of JK Imaging Ltd. All trademarks mentioned in this manual are used for identification purposes only and are properties of their respective owners. This manual provides you with instructions on how to use your new KODAK PIXPRO Digital Camera. Every effort has been made to ensure that the contents of this manual are accurate, however JK Imaging Ltd. reserves the right to make changes without notice. Throughout this manual, the following symbols are used to help you locate informa- tion quickly and easily: Indicates useful information. Indicates precautions are to be taken while operating the camera. 2 3 SAFETY NOTES Safety notes for this camera When you take the camera from a cold Do not drop the camera or allow it to environment to a warmer environment, hit solid objects. condensation may occur. Please wait for Do not attempt to disassemble or repair a reasonable period of time before you the camera. turn the camera on. To prevent the camera from being When you use the camera, remove the damaged by moisture, do not use battery if it overheats. Wait until the unit or store the camera in very humid cools down. environments, such as in rain or near Download your photos and remove the bodies of water. memory card when you are going to store Do not use or store the camera in dusty the camera for a long period of time. places or on a beach to prevent dust If this camera is not in use for a long or sand from entering the camera, period of time, please keep it in a dry causing possible damage to it. and clean storage location. Do not use or store the camera in a hot Before you remove the battery and environment or under direct sunlight. memory card, the camera should be Do not use or store the camera near a turned off. powerful magnetic field, for example When you clean the body of the camera, near a magnet or transformer. do not use abrasive, alcohol-based or Avoid touching the lens of the camera. organic cleaners or solvents. Do not expose the camera to direct Use a professional lens cleaning cloth sunlight for a long period time. and appropriate cleaner to wipe and If water accidentally comes in contact clean the lens. with the camera, turn the camera off, Our company will not pay compensation remove the battery and the memory for any failure of playback, including card, and dry it within 24 hours. pictures or videos damaged or rendered unrecoverable by improper operation. 2 3 Safety notes for battery If the rechargeable Li-ion battery is Do not heat the battery or throw it into used for the camera, only charge it a fire to avoid a possible explosion. with the supplied battery charger. Do not store the battery in a hot If battery fluid leaks inside the environment or in direct sunlight. camera, contact our customer service Please use a battery that is the same department immediately. type as the one included. If battery fluid leaks onto your skin, If the rechargeable Li-ion battery in rinse your skin with clean water and this camera overheats during charging seek immediate medical attention. or use stop charging immediately and Disposal of used batteries should be wait until it cools down. carried out in accordance with the When the camera is stored for a long local (national or regional) regulations. period of time, remove the battery To prevent the battery from being and keep it in a dry place that is not damaged, do not drop the battery or accessible to the infants and children. allow it to hit solid objects or to be In a colder environment, the scratched by foreign objects. performance of the battery could be Do not let the battery come in contact noticeably reduced. with metal objects (including coins) When you install the battery, install it to avoid short circuiting, discharging, according to the positive and negative excessive heat, or possible leakage. markings on the battery compartment. Do not attempt to disassemble the Never force it into the battery battery. compartment. Do not expose the battery to water. Always keep the battery contacts dry. 4 Safety notes for memory card Do not drop the memory card or We suggest buying only well-known, allow it to hit solid objects to avoid name brand memory cards to ensure damaging it. peak performance performance and Do not attempt to disassemble or reliability. repair the memory card. Do not modify the name of the files Do not expose the memory card to or folders of the memory card using water. Always keep it dry. your PC. Modifying the file names may cause the files to not be recognized on Do not remove the memory card when the camera or a possible permanent the camera is turned on. Otherwise, error may occur. the memory card and photo/video files could be damaged. A photo taken with the camera will be stored in the folder that is automatically Do not directly edit the data on the generated on the SD card. Do not store memory card. Copy the data to your photos that are not taken using this PC before you edit the files. camera in these folders as the pictures When the camera is stored for a long cannot be recognized during the period of time, be sure to download playback. your photos and remove the memory When you insert a memory card, make card. Store the memory card in a dry sure the notch of the card matches the environment. markings on the top of the card slot. Format the memory card using the camera before you use it or insert a new one. 5 Other Safety Notes Do not disconnect the power or turn the camera off during the update process. Doing so may cause incorrect data to be written and the camera may not power on later. Do not hang the neck strap of the camera around the neck of a child. When using your camera on an airplane, observe the relevant rules specified by the airline. Due to the limitations of manufacturing technology, the LCD screen may have a few dead or bright pixels. These pixels do no effect the quality or performance of the cam- era, photos or video. Do not expose the LCD screen to water. In a humid environment, only wipe it with a soft and dry cleaning cloth. If the LCD screen is damaged, pay particular attention to the liquid crystal in the screen. If any of the following situations arise, immediately take the steps listed below: 1. If liquid crystal comes in contact with your skin, please wipe with a dry cloth, wash thoroughly with soap, and rinse with plenty of clean water. 2. If liquid crystal gets into your eye, flush the eye immediately with plenty of clean water for at least 15 minutes and then seek medical assistance. 3. If liquid crystal is swallowed, immediately rinse your mouth thoroughly with clean water and induce vomiting. Seek medical assistance. 6 7 CONTENTS BEFORE YOU START ...............1 MODE OVERVIEW .................22 Display Setting ..................................22 SAFETY NOTES ......................3 LCD Screen Display ...........................23 CONTENTS .............................7 Overview of the Screen Icons in Photo Shooting Mode ...23 Overview of the Screen GETTING READY ....................11 Icons in Movie Mode ...................25 Accessories Included ........................11 Overview of the Screen Icons in Playback Mode ..............26 Install Lens Cap and Neck Strap .......12 Using the Mode Dial ..........................27 Part Names ........................................13 Auto Mode .........................................28 Installing Battery and Memory Card .15 Program AE ........................................29 Charging Battery ...............................17 Shutter Priority .................................29 Turning Camera On and Off .............19 Aperture Priority .............................