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Kodak EasyShare Z712 IS

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/z712support

Eastman Kodak Company

Rochester, New York 14650

© Eastman Kodak Company, 2007

All screen images are simulated.

Kodak and EasyShare are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company.

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Product features

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Front view

1Lens 7Mode dial

2Low-light assist, Self-timer light, Video light 8On/Off switch

3Shutter button 9Flash

4Flash button 10 Microphone

5Focus button (Close-up/Macro, Landscape, Manual Focus) 11 Speaker

6Drive button (Self-timer, Burst, Exposure Bracketing)

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Back view

1Battery compartment 10 Info button

2Slot for optional SD or MMC card 11 Review button

3Tripod socket 12 USB, A/V Out

4Dock connector 13 DC-In (3V) ,for optional AC adapter

5LCD 14 OK button

6EVF/LCD button 15

7EVF (Electronic viewfinder) 16 Share button

8Zoom (Wide Angle/Telephoto) button 17 Menu button

9Jog dial 18 Delete button

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Table of contents 1

1 Setting up your camera .........................................................................1

Attaching the lens cap and strap ...................................................................1

Loading the battery....................................................................................... 2

Turning on the camera ..................................................................................3

Setting the language and date/time...............................................................3

Storing pictures on an SD or MMC card .........................................................4

2 Taking pictures/videos ...........................................................................5

Taking a picture ............................................................................................5

Using optical zoom .......................................................................................8

Using the Flash button ..................................................................................9

Using the Focus button ...............................................................................10

Using the Drive button ................................................................................11

Using the camera Help button.....................................................................13

Using the Info button..................................................................................14

3 Working with pictures/videos ..............................................................16

Reviewing pictures and videos.....................................................................16

Deleting pictures and videos........................................................................17

Cropping pictures........................................................................................18

Using Kodak Perfect Touch technology ........................................................18

Editing videos .............................................................................................19

Using the histogram to view picture exposure..............................................20

Running a slide show ..................................................................................21

Viewing pictures/videos in different ways.....................................................22

Selecting multiple pictures/videos ................................................................23

Copying pictures and videos........................................................................24

What the review icons mean .......................................................................25

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4 Doing more with your camera .............................................................26

Capture modes ...........................................................................................26

Using the Menu button ...............................................................................28

Using the Setup menu.................................................................................31

Taking panoramic pictures...........................................................................34

P, A, S, and M modes..................................................................................35

Sharing your pictures...................................................................................37

5 Transferring and printing pictures .......................................................43

Installing the software.................................................................................43

Transferring pictures....................................................................................44

Printing pictures..........................................................................................45

Accessories for your camera ........................................................................47

6 Troubleshooting ..................................................................................48

Camera problems........................................................................................48

Computer/connectivity problems..................................................................50

Picture quality problems..............................................................................50

Direct printing (PictBridge) problems............................................................51

7 Getting help ........................................................................................52

Helpful links................................................................................................52

8 Appendix .............................................................................................54

Camera specifications .................................................................................54

Care and maintenance ................................................................................56

Storage capacities.......................................................................................57

Important safety instructions .......................................................................57

Battery life ..................................................................................................58

Upgrading your software and firmware........................................................59

Limited warranty .........................................................................................59

Regulatory compliance ................................................................................61

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1Setting up your camera

Attaching the lens cap and strap

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Setting up your camera

Loading the battery

To replace batteries and extend battery life, see page 58.

Kodak lithium digital camera

battery CRV3 (non-rechargeable)

Kodak Li-Ion rechargeable digital

camera battery KLIC-8000 AA lithium batteries

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Setting up your camera

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Turning on the camera

Setting the language and date/time

NOTE: To change the date/time and language in the future, use the Menu button (see page 32).

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to change.

for previous/next field.

OK to accept.

OK

At the prompt, press OK.

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1to change.

OK to accept.

Language:

Date/Time:

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Setting up your camera

Storing pictures on an SD or MMC card

Your camera has internal memory. You can purchase SD or MMC cards to store more

pictures and videos. We recommend Kodak SD or MMC cards. (Visit

www.kodak.com/go/z712accessories.)

NOTE: When using the card for the first time, format it in this camera before taking pictures (see page 33).

CAUTION:

A card can only be inserted one way; forcing it may cause

damage. Inserting or removing a card while it is being accessed

by the camera may damage pictures, card, or camera.

To choose a storage location for pictures/videos, see page 31. For storage capacities,

see page 57.

1Turn off the camera.

2Insert or remove the

optional card.

3Turn on the camera.

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2Taking pictures/videos

Taking a picture

NOTE: After you take a picture, the EVF/LCD displays a quickview for approximately 5 seconds.

The picture is saved unless you press the Delete button.

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Press the Shutter button halfway to

focus and set exposure.

Press the EVF/LCD button to turn on:

• LCD or

• EVF (electronic viewfinder)

AF/AE indicator:

Failed exposure

EVF

LCD

When the AF/AE indicator turns

green, press the Shutter button

completely down.

Green—successful

Red—failed

Failed focus

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Taking pictures/videos

Using the auto-focus framing marks (for pictures)

When using the LCD or EVF as a viewfinder, framing marks indicate the camera focus

area. The camera attempts to focus on foreground subjects, even if the subjects are

not centered in the scene.

1Press the Shutter button halfway.

When the framing marks turn green, focus is

accomplished.

2If the camera is not focusing on the desired subject

(or if the framing marks disappear), release the

Shutter button and recompose the scene.

3Press the Shutter button completely down to

take the picture.

NOTE: Framing marks do not appear in all modes. When you use Focus Zone and set Center Zone, the

framing marks are fixed at Center Wide.

Framing marks

Taking pictures/videos

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Taking a video

NOTE: After you take a video, the EVF/LCD displays a quickview for approximately 5 seconds.

To play/pause the video during the quickview, press OK. The video is saved unless you press the

Delete button.

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2Press the EVF/LCD button to turn on:

• LCD or

• EVF (electronic viewfinder)

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EVF

LCD

Press the Shutter button completely

down and release.

To stop recording, press and release

the Shutter button again.

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Taking pictures/videos

Using optical zoom

Use optical zoom to get up to 12X closer to your subject. You can change optical

zoom before (but not during) video recording.

1Use the EVF or LCD to frame your subject.

2Press Telephoto (T) to zoom in. Press Wide Angle

(W) to zoom out.

The zoom indicator shows zoom status.

3Take the picture or video.

NOTE: To get a focused picture every time, remember:

■Always use the auto focus framing marks,

page 6.

■If you are using no zoom (1X, wide angle), you

can be as close as 24 in. (60 cm) to your

subject. (For Close-up/Macro mode, see

page 10).

■As you zoom in (up to 12X), you need to move

further from your subject.

Using digital zoom

Use digital zoom in any Still mode to get up to 4.2X magnification beyond optical

zoom. To turn on/off digital zoom, or change how it is accessed, see page 32.

1Press the Telephoto (T) button past the optical zoom limit (12X).

The zoom indicator shows zoom status.

2Take the picture or video.

NOTE: You cannot use digital zoom for video recording. You may notice decreased image quality when

using digital zoom. The blue slider on the zoom indicator pauses and turns red when the picture

quality reaches the limit for an acceptable 4 x 6-in. (10 x 15 cm) print.

Zoom indicator

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Using the Flash button

Use the flash when you take pictures at night, indoors, or outdoors in heavy shadows.

Mode Icon The flash fires

Auto

Flash

When the lighting conditions require it.

Off Never

Fill Every time you take a picture, regardless of the lighting conditions. Use

when the subject is in shadow or is “backlit” (when light is behind the

subject). In low light, hold the camera steady or use a tripod.

Red Eye The flash fires once so the eyes become accustomed to the flash, then

fires again when the picture is taken.

Zoom position Flash distance

Wide angle 1.6–25.6 ft (0.5–7.8 m)

Telephoto 4–14.4 ft (1.2–4.4 m)

Turn on the camera to open the flash.

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Press the flash button repeatedly to

scroll through flash modes.

The current flash mode appears in the

LCD/EVF status area.

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Taking pictures/videos

Using the Focus button

Press the Focus button to have more control over camera focusing.

1Turn the Mode dial to P, A, S, or M mode (see

page 35).

2Press the Focus button repeatedly until the ,

, or MF icon appears in the status bar.

3Take a picture.

NOTE: After you take the picture, the camera stays in the

Close-up/Macro, Landscape, or Manual Focus setting. To exit,

either press the button until the icon turns off or

turn off the camera.

Close-up/

Macro,

Landscape,

Manual

Mode Icon Purpose Details

Close-up/

Macro

To gain sharpness

and detail in

pictures at close

range

Use available light instead of flash if possible.

Camera automatically sets the focus distance

depending on the zoom position:

Wide angle: 4.7–27.6 in. (12–70 cm)

Telephoto: 3.9–4.3 ft (1.2–1.3 m)

Landscape To gain sharpness

of distant scenes

Camera uses infinity auto-focus. Auto-focus framing

marks are not available in Landscape.

Manual

Focus

MF Control focusing The focus icon shows the direction and distance of

the focus (to infinity).

Press to view 2X magnification of the central

area of focus. During magnification, press to

adjust focal length.

Digital zoom is not available in manual focus mode.

Normal (none) Auto focus The camera focuses when the Shutter button is

pressed halfway down.

view single picture.

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Using the Drive button

Using the self-timer

To cancel the Self-timer before the picture is taken, press the Drive button. (The

Self-timer setting remains active.)

Use the same procedure to take a video, but:

■Turn the Mode dial to Video .

■Press the Shutter button completely down.

NOTE: The video stops when no storage space remains. Only the 2- and 10-second options are available in

video mode.

Mode Icon(s) Purpose

Self-timer See Using the self-timer

Burst See page 12

Exposure

Bracketing

See page 13

Normal (none) Normal picture-taking

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Place camera on a tripod or flat surface.

Compose the scene.

Press the Shutter button halfway, then completely down.

The picture is taken after the delay.

• Once for a 10-sec. delay (so you have time to get into the scene)

• Again for a 2-sec. delay (for a steady, shutter release on a tripod)

• Again for 2 pictures (after a 10- and 18-second delay)

In any Still mode, press the Drive button.

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Taking pictures/videos

Using burst

Press the Drive button to choose a burst mode.

1In most Still modes, press the Drive button

repeatedly to choose an option.

2Press the Shutter button halfway to focus and set

exposure.

3Press the Shutter button completely down and

hold it to take pictures.

The camera stops taking pictures when you release the

Shutter button, when the pictures are taken, or when

there is no more storage space.

NOTE: During Quickview, you can delete all pictures in the burst series. To delete selectively, do so in

Review (see page 17). Burst is not available when shutter speeds are longer than 0.5 seconds.

Mode Icon Description Purpose

First

Burst

Camera takes up to 6 pictures while the Shutter

button is pressed.

Capture an expected

event.

Example:

A person swinging a

golf club.

Last

Burst

Camera takes up to 30 pictures while the Shutter

button is pressed. When the Shutter button is

released, only the last 6 pictures are saved.

Capture an event when

the precise timing is

uncertain.

Example:

A child blowing out

birthday candles.

.Drive

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Using exposure bracketing

Use exposure bracketing to determine the best exposure (light) level for your

conditions. During exposure bracketing, the camera takes 3 pictures:

■One at + (above normal) exposure

■One at 0 (normal) exposure

■One at - (below normal) exposure

Evaluate the 3 pictures, and decide which exposure level is right for you. (Burst is not

available in all modes.)

1Press the Drive button repeatedly to choose

Exposure Bracketing.

2Press the Shutter button halfway to focus and set

exposure.

3Press the Shutter button completely down to

take the 3 pictures.

To evaluate the pictures, press the Review button.

NOTE: To widen or narrow the exposure bracketing interval (the

difference in exposure compensation), see page 29.

Using the camera Help button

To better understand each menu option, use camera Help.

Highlight a menu choice, then press the Info button.

Drive

Turn on/off Help

Scroll up/down

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Taking pictures/videos

Using the Info button

What the capture icons mean

Capture modes—no buttons pressed

Repeatedly press info In To turn on/off

picture-taking mode status icons, histogram

review mode status icons, histogram, and

picture/video information

any menu Help

Info

Picture size

Pictures/time remaining

Storage location

AF control

setting AF zone

Exposure metering

ISO

White Balance

Low battery

Flash compensation

Exposure compensation

Aperture

Shutter speed

Mode

Album name

Focus

Flash

Date stamp

Zoom

Drive

Compression

Image stabilization

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Capture modes—shutter pressed halfway

Aperture

Shutter speed

Auto Focus/

Auto Exposure

(AF/AE indicator)

Low battery

Focus

brackets

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Reviewing pictures and videos

Press the Review button to view and work with your pictures and videos.

NOTE: If you have pictures/videos on card and in internal memory, you can scroll from one storage

location to the other. A video’s duration is displayed at the top of the LCD.

Magnifying a picture

Press Review.

(Press again to exit.)

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2View previous/next.

Videos:

Play/Pause.

Adjust the volume.

2X reverse

2X, 4X, 8X forward

Magnify 1X - 8X.

W/T

View other parts of the picture.

Return to 1X.W

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Deleting pictures and videos

Using the undo delete feature

If you accidentally delete a picture, you may be able to use Undo Delete to retrieve it.

This feature is only available immediately after you delete a single picture.

Protecting pictures and videos from deletion

The picture /video cannot be deleted. The Protect icon

appears with the protected

picture/video.

Press the Menu button to exit the menu.

CAUTION:

Formatting a card deletes all (including protected) pictures/videos.

Formatting internal memory deletes all pictures/videos, email addresses,

album names, and favorites.

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Follow the screen prompts.

Press Delete.

View previous/next.

Press Review.

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Highlight Protect, then press OK.

View previous/next.

Press Review.

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Working with pictures/videos

Cropping pictures

The picture is copied, then cropped. The original picture is saved. A cropped picture cannot

be cropped again on the camera.

Press the Menu button to exit the menu.

Using Kodak Perfect Touch technology

Kodak Perfect Touch technology helps ensure better, brighter pictures.

1Press the Review button.

2Press for previous/next picture.

3Press the Menu button, choose Perfect Touch tech, then press OK.

The enhancement is previewed in a split screen. Press to view other parts of the

picture.

4Press OK. Follow the screen prompts to replace the original picture or to save the

enhanced picture as a new one.

Enhanced pictures cannot be enhanced again on the camera. Kodak Perfect Touch

technology can only be used with pictures, not video.

■Press the Menu button to exit the menu.

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Press OK, then follow the screen prompts.

Press Menu, highlight Crop, then press OK.

View previous/next.

Press Review.

4Press the Zoom button (T/W) to zoom in/out, or

to move the crop box.

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Editing videos

You can do incredible things with your videos!

Making a picture from a video

You can choose a single frame from a VGA video, then make a picture suitable for a

4 x 6-inch (10 x 15 cm) print. (For video settings, see page 28.)

1Press the Review button, then to find a

video.

2Press the Menu button, choose Make Picture, then

press OK.

3Follow the screen prompts.

A picture is created. (The original video is saved.)

■Press the Menu button to exit the menu.

Trimming a video

You can trim an unwanted start or end from a video, saving only the desired portion.

1Press the Review button, then to find a video.

2Press the Menu button, choose Edit Video, then

press OK. Choose Trim, then press OK.

3Follow the screen prompts.

The video is trimmed. (You can save it as a new video

or replace the original.)

■Press the Menu button to exit the menu.

Video Picture

Video Trimmed video

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Working with pictures/videos

Making a video action print

From a video, you can make a 4-, 9-, or 16-up picture, suitable for a 4 x 6-inch

(10 x 15 cm) print.

1Press the Review button, then to find a video.

2Press the Menu button, choose Edit Video, then

press OK. Choose Action Print, then press OK.

3Choose an 4, 9, or 16, then press OK.

The camera creates a picture that includes the first and

last frames, then 2, 7, or 14 equally spaced frames.

■Press the Menu button to exit the menu.

Using the histogram to view picture exposure

Use the histogram to evaluate the distribution of light before or after you take a

picture. If the peak is to the right of the graph, the subject is bright; if it’s to the left,

the subject is dark. Optimal exposure is achieved when the peak is in the middle of

the histogram.

To turn on the histogram in P, A, S, or M mode or in

Review, press the Info button until the

histogram appears.

NOTE: If a scene is dark or light, you can adjust the exposure

compensation (see page 35) before taking the picture. The

flash may affect a picture’s light and shadow and will not

affect the histogram until after the picture is taken.

Video 4-, 9-, or

16-up picture

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Running a slide show

Use the Slide Show to display your pictures and videos on the camera. To run a slide

show on a television or on any external device, see page 22. To save battery power,

use an optional Kodak 3-volt AC adapter. (Visit www.kodak.com/go/z712accessories.)

Starting the slide show

1Press the Review button, then press the Menu button.

2Press to highlight Slide Show, then press OK.

3Press to highlight Begin Show, then press OK.

To interrupt the Slide Show, press OK.

Changing the slide show display interval

The default interval setting displays each picture for 5 seconds. You can set the display

interval from 3 to 60 seconds.

1On the Slide Show menu, press to highlight Interval, then press OK.

2Select a display interval.

3To scroll through the seconds quickly, press and hold .

4Press OK.

The interval setting remains until you change it.

Running a continuous slide show loop

When you turn on Loop, the slide show is continuously repeated.

1On the Slide Show menu, press to highlight Loop, then press OK.

2Press to highlight On, then press OK.

3Press to highlight Begin Show, then press OK.

The slide show repeats until you press OK or until battery power is exhausted. The Loop

feature remains until you change it.

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Working with pictures/videos

Displaying pictures and videos on a television

You can display pictures/videos on a television, computer monitor, or any device

equipped with a video input. To connect the camera to a television, use an optional

A/V cable (visit www.kodak.com/go/z712accessories).

NOTE: Ensure that the Video Out setting (NTSC or PAL) is correct (see page 32). The slide show stops if you

connect or disconnect the cable while the slide show is running. (Image quality on a television

screen may not be as good as on a computer monitor or when printed.)

Viewing pictures/videos in different ways

Viewing as thumbnails (multi-up)

1Press the Review button.

2Press the Zoom Wide Angle (W) button to change

from single-picture view to multi-up thumbnails.

3Press Telephoto (T) to return to single-picture view.

■To select multiple pictures/videos, see page 23.

■Press the Review button to exit Review.

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Viewing by date, album, or image storage

1Press the Review button, then press the Menu button.

2Press to highlight View By, then press OK.

3Press to highlight All (default), Date, Album, or Image Storage, then press

OK.

■Press to highlight a date, album, or image storage, then press the

T button. To return to the list, press the W button.

■Press the Review button to exit Review.

■For more about albums, see page 40.

Selecting multiple pictures/videos

Use the multi-select feature when you have two or more pictures/videos to print,

transfer, or delete. (Multi-select is used most effectively in Multi-Up mode, page 22.)

1Press the Review button, then to find a

picture/video.

2Press OK to select pictures/videos.

A check mark appears on the picture. You can now

print, email, or delete the selected pictures. You can

press OK a second time to remove a check mark.

Selected

pictures

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Working with pictures/videos

Copying pictures and videos

You can copy pictures and videos from a card to internal memory or from internal

memory to a card.

Before you copy, make sure that a card is inserted in the camera.

Copy pictures or videos:

1Press the Review button, then press the Menu button.

2Press to highlight Copy, then press OK.

3Press to highlight Memory Card or Internal Memory, then press OK.

4Press to highlight an option: Picture/Video, All Date, Selected, All Album,

All Memory Card, All Internal Memory.

5Press OK.

NOTE: Pictures and videos are copied, not moved. To remove pictures from the original location after

copying, delete them (see page 17). Tags that you applied for print, email, and favorites are not

copied. Protection settings are not copied. To apply protection to a picture or video, see page 17.

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What the review icons mean

Mode indicator

Scroll arrows

Email tag

Favorite tag

Print tag/number of prints

Protected

Picture number

Image storage location

Perfect Touch tech.

Album

Video length

Video number

Image storage location

Review mode

Video controls

Protected

Scroll arrows

Email tag

Favorite tag

Battery level

Album

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4Doing more with your camera

Capture modes

Capture mode For

Smart

Scene

General picture taking—offers an excellent balance of image quality

and ease of use. When the Shutter button is pressed halfway, faces

are detected, the scene is analyzed, and the best settings are applied.

P, A, S, M More creative control. (See page 35.) Program, Aperture Priority,

Shutter priority, and Manual mode.

Favorites Viewing favorite pictures. (See page 39.)

Video Video with sound. (See page 7.)

Scene Point-and-shoot simplicity when taking pictures under special

conditions. (See SCN (Scene) modes, page 27.)

High-ISO People in low-light scenes.

Sport Subjects that are in motion. Shutter speed is fast. The camera

pre-settings are Multi-Pattern Exposure Metering, Multi-Zone focus.

Choose the mode that best suits your

subjects and surroundings.

ISO

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SCN (Scene) modes

1Turn the Mode dial to .

2Press to highlight a SCN mode and view its description.

NOTE: If the SCN mode description turns off, press OK.

3Press OK (or keep the SCN mode highlighted) to choose the SCN mode.

To return to Smart Scene mode, turn the mode dial to Smart Scene .

SCN mode For

Portrait Full-frame portraits of people. Subject is sharp and the background is

indistinct. Position your subject at least 6 ft (2 m) away and fill the frame with

a head and shoulder pose. Use Telephoto to exaggerate background blur.

Panorama

Left-Right,

Right-Left

See page 34.

Landscape Distant scenery. Flash does not fire. Auto-focus framing marks (page 6) are not

available in Landscape.

Night

Portrait Reducing red eye of people in night scenes or low-light conditions.

NOTE: To avoid blur, place the camera on a tripod.

Night

Landscape Distant scenery at night. Flash does not fire.

NOTE: To avoid blur, place the camera on a tripod.

Snow Bright snow scenes.

Beach Bright beach scenes.

Text Documents. Place the camera on a tripod.

Fireworks Fireworks.

NOTE: To avoid blur, place the camera on a tripod.

Flower Close-ups of flowers or other small subjects in bright light.

Manner/

Museum

Quiet occasions, like a wedding or lecture. Flash and sound are disabled. Place

the camera on a tripod.

Children Action pictures of children in bright light.

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Doing more with your camera

Using the Menu button

You can change settings to get the best results from your camera.

NOTE: Some settings remain until you change them; others, until you change modes or turn off the camera.

Some modes offer limited settings.

1Press the Menu button.

2Press to highlight a setting, then press OK.

3Choose an option, then press OK.

Backlight Subjects that are in shadow or “backlit” (when light is behind the subject).

Candle

Light Subjects illuminated by candle light.

Sunset Subjects at dusk.

Press Menu, , and

OK to access settings

Options

Picture Size

Choose a picture resolution.

For recommended print sizes,

visit

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7.1 MP—pictures are the highest resolution, largest file size

6.3 MP (3:2)— for printing on EasyShare printer docks and

photo printers

5.0 MP—medium–to–large file size

3.1 MP—medium file size

2.2 MP (3:2)—printing on EasyShare printer docks and

photo printers (at a lower resolution than 6.3 MP)

2.1 MP (16:9)—HDTV format

1.2 MP—email, Internet, or to conserve space

Video Size

Choose a video resolution.

Available only in Video mode.

640 x 480 (VGA)—best quality; largest file size

320 x 240 (QVGA)—lower quality; smaller file size

SCN mode For

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Compression

Choose how much compression

is applied to pictures.

Fine—least compression; best quality, and largest file size.

Standard (default)—medium compression; medium

quality, and medium file size.

Basic—most compression; lowest quality, and smallest file

size.

White Balance

Choose your lighting condition.

Available only in PASM mode.

Auto (default)—automatically corrects white balance.

Ideal for general picture taking.

Daylight—for pictures in natural lighting.

Tungsten—corrects the orange cast of household light

bulbs. Ideal for indoor pictures under tungsten or halogen

lighting without flash.

Fluorescent—corrects the green cast of fluorescent

lighting. Ideal for indoor pictures under fluorescent lighting

without flash.

Open Shade—for pictures in the shade in natural lighting.

Exposure Bracketing

Interval

Choose the difference in

exposure compensation while

using exposure bracketing.

+/- 0.3 EV (default)

+/- 0.7 EV

+/- 1.0 EV

See page 13.

Exposure Metering

Evaluate light levels at specific

areas of a scene.

Available only in PASM mode.

Multi-pattern (default)—evaluates lighting conditions

throughout the image to give an optimum picture exposure.

Ideal for general picture taking.

Center-weight—evaluates the lighting conditions of the

subject centered in the viewfinder. Ideal for backlit subjects.

Spot—similar to Center-weight, except the metering is

concentrated on a smaller area of the subject centered in the

viewfinder. Ideal when you need exact exposure of a specific

area in the picture. (If Focus Zone is set to Selectable Zone,

the Exposure Metering spot moves with the focus zone.)

Press Menu, , and

OK to access settings

Options

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To access the Setup menu, see page 31.

AF (Auto Focus) Zone

Select a large or concentrated

area of focus.

Available only in PASM mode.

Multi-zone (default)—evaluates 5 zones to give an even

picture focus. Ideal for general picture taking.

Center-zone—evaluates the small area centered in the

viewfinder. Ideal when precise focus of a specific area in the

picture is needed.

Selectable Zone—press to move the focus

brackets and choose an auto focus zone.

Color Mode

Choose picture color tones.

High Color

Natural Color (default)

Low Color

Black & White

Sepia

EasyShare software also lets you change a color picture to

black-and-white or sepia.

Sharpness

Control picture sharpness.

Available only in PASM mode.

High

Normal (default)

Low

Date Stamp

Imprint the date on pictures.

On

Off (default)

AF Control

Choose an auto-focus setting.

Continuous AF (default)—because the camera is always

focusing, there is no need to press the Shutter button halfway

down to focus.

Single AF—uses TTL-AF when the Shutter button is pressed

halfway down.

Press Menu, , and

OK to access settings

Options

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Using the Setup menu

Use Setup to customize your camera settings.

1In any mode, press the Menu button.

2Press to highlight Setup , then press OK.

3Press to highlight a setting, then press OK.

4Choose an option, then press OK.

5Press the Menu button to exit.

Press Menu, to highlight Setup,

to access settings, then OK.

Options

LCD Brightness 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 (3 is the default)

Image Storage

Choose a storage location for pictures

and videos.

Auto (default)—the camera uses the card if one is

in the camera. If not, the camera uses internal

memory.

Internal Memory—the camera always uses

internal memory, even if a card is installed.

Set Album

Choose Album names.

You can apply different Set Album choices

to videos and to pictures.

On

Off (default)

Pre-select album names before you take pictures or

videos. Then, all the pictures or videos you take are

tagged with those album names. (See page 42.)

Capture Frame Grid

Turn framing grid on or off.

On

Off (default)

Image Stabilizer

Improves video stability, reducing the

effects of camera shake.

Continuous (default)

Single

Off

Quickview

Change Quickview default.

On (default)

Off

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Advanced Digital Zoom

Choose how digital zoom is employed.

Continuous—no pause between optical and

digital zoom.

Pause—after reaching 12X optical zoom, the zoom

button must be released, then activated again to

begin digital zoom.

None (default)—digital zoom is disabled.

Orientation Sensor

Orient pictures so that they are displayed

with the correct side up.

On, On Transfer, or Off

Camera Sounds

Choose a theme, or choose sounds for

individual camera functions.

Default

Sci-fi

Fun

Music

None

Sound Volume Off

Low

Medium (default)

High

Date & Time See page 3.

Auto Power Off

Choose amount of inactivity time until

camera turns off.

10 minutes

5 minutes

3 minutes (default)

1 minute

Video Out

Choose the regional setting that lets you

connect the camera to a television or

other external device.

NTSC (default)—used in North America and

Japan; most common format.

PAL—used in Europe and China.

Language Choose from available languages.

Press Menu, to highlight Setup,

to access settings, then OK.

Options

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Reset Camera

Resets all settings to factory defaults.

Format

CAUTION:

Formatting a card deletes all

(including protected)

pictures/videos. Formatting

internal memory deletes all

pictures/videos, email

addresses, album names, and

favorites.

Memory Card—deletes everything on the card;

formats the card.

Cancel—exits without making a change.

Internal Memory—deletes everything in internal

memory including email addresses, album names,

and favorites; formats the internal memory.

About

View camera information.

Press Menu, to highlight Setup,

to access settings, then OK.

Options

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Taking panoramic pictures

Use panorama to “stitch” up to 3 pictures into a panoramic scene.

NOTE: For best results, use a tripod. (For a steady shutter release on a tripod, see page 11.)

Only the panoramic picture is saved; individual pictures are not. Picture size is set to 5.0 MP.

Exposure and white balance are set with the first picture. The flash is set to Off.

1Turn the Mode dial to SCN.

2Press to highlight Panorama Left-Right or Panorama Right-Left (depending

on the direction you want to pan), then press OK (or keep the SCN mode

highlighted).

3Take the first picture.

After a quickview, the LCD displays the liveview and an “overlay” from the first picture.

4Compose the second picture. Make the overlay from the first picture cover the

same portion in the new picture. (You can press the Delete button to re-take a

picture.)

5If you are taking only 2 pictures, press OK to stitch them together.

After you take 3 pictures, the pictures are automatically stitched together.

Take 2 or 3

pictures.

Get 1

panoramic picture.

1

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P, A, S, and M modes

Use these modes when you want more control over your camera and pictures.

NOTE: Settings you change in P, A, S, or M modes apply only to pictures taken in those modes. For example,

if you change the Color Mode to Sepia while in P, A, S, or M mode, you retain the default setting of

Color for Smart Scene and SCN modes.

The settings, including Flash, are maintained for P, A, S, and M modes—even when you change

modes or turn off the camera. Use Camera (see page 33) to reset P, A, S, or M mode to its default

setting.

Mode When to use Press Jog dial to control

Program mode offers the ease of auto shooting

with full access to all menu options. The camera

automatically sets the shutter speed and

aperture (f-stop) based on the scene lighting.

Exposure compensation (how

much light enters the camera),

flash compensation, and ISO

speed

Use Aperture priority mode to control depth of

field (the range of sharpness). The aperture

setting may be affected by optical zoom.

Aperture, exposure

compensation, flash

compensation, and ISO speed

Shutter priority mode is primarily used to

prevent blur when your subject is moving. The

camera automatically sets the aperture for

proper exposure. (To prevent blur, use a tripod

for slow shutter speeds.)

Shutter speed, exposure

compensation, flash

compensation, and ISO speed

The highest level of creative control. (To prevent

blur, use a tripod for slow shutter speeds.)

Aperture, shutter speed, flash

compensation, and ISO speed

Program

Aperture

Priority

Shutter

Priority

Manual

Jog dial (press, turn)

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Changing P, A, S, or M mode settings

PASM modes control the aperture (f-number, also known as f-stop), shutter speed,

and exposure compensation, flash compensation, and ISO. Use the Menu button to

control all other settings.

1Turn the Mode dial to P, A, S, or M.

The mode options are displayed.

2Use the Jog dial to move between settings, open a setting, or change a setting.

ISO—adjust the camera’s sensitivity to light. Higher ISO indicate greater sensitivity.

NOTE: A higher ISO may produce unwanted “noise” in a picture.

Flash Compensation—adjust flash brightness.

Exposure Compensation—adjust the exposure. If the picture is too light, decrease

the setting; if it’s too dark, increase the setting.

Shutter speed—control how long the shutter stays open. A shaking hand icon

warns of slow shutter speeds. (Use a tripod for slow shutter speeds.)

Aperture—(also known as f-stop) control the size of the lens opening, which

determines the depth of field.

■Smaller f-stop numbers indicate a larger lens opening; good for low-light.

■Larger f-stop numbers indicate a smaller lens opening; keeps the main subject

sharp; good for landscapes and well-lit conditions.

Aperture

Shutter speed

Exposure compensation

White—selectable

Grey—non-selectable

Yellow—changeable value

Red—out of range

ISO

PASM Options

Flash compensation

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Sharing your pictures

Press the Share button to tag your pictures/videos. When they are transferred to your

computer, you can share them.

Tagging pictures for printing

1Press the Share button. Press to find a picture.

2Press to highlight Print, then press OK.*

3Press to select the number of copies (0–99). Zero removes the tag for that

picture.

4Optional: You can apply a print quantity to other pictures. Press to find a

picture. Keep the print quantity as is, or press to change it. Repeat this step

until the desired print quantity is applied to the pictures.

5Press OK. Press the Share button to exit the menu.

The Print icon appears in the status area. The default quantity is one.

* To tag all pictures in the storage location, highlight Print All, press OK, then indicate

the number of copies. To remove print tagging for all pictures in the storage location,

highlight Cancel Prints, then press OK.

Printing tagged pictures

When you transfer the tagged pictures to your computer, the EasyShare software print

screen opens. For details on printing, see Help in EasyShare software.

For more information on printing from your computer, printer dock, PictBridge

enabled printer, or card, see page 45.

NOTE: For 4 x 6 in. (10 x 15 cm) prints, use one of the 3:2 picture sizes (see page 28).

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Tagging pictures/videos for emailing

First—on your computer

Use Kodak EasyShare software to create an email address book on your computer.

Then, copy up to 32 email addresses to the camera’s internal memory. For details, see

Help in EasyShare software.

Second—tag pictures/videos on your camera

1Press the Share button. Press to find a picture/video.

2Press to highlight Email, then press OK.

3Press to highlight an email address, then press OK.

To tag other pictures/videos with the same address, press to scroll through

them. When the picture you want is displayed, press OK.

To send the pictures/videos to more than one address, repeat step 3.

Selected addresses are checked.

4To remove a selection, highlight a checked address and press OK. To remove all

email selections, highlight Clear All.

5Press to highlight Exit, then press OK.

The Email icon appears in the status area.

6Press the Share button to exit the menu.

Third—transfer and email

When you transfer the tagged pictures/videos to your computer, EasyShare software

prompts you to send the pictures/videos. For details, see Help in EasyShare software.

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Tagging pictures as favorites

Want to keep copies of your favorite pictures on your camera?

Start with the Share button!

The next time you transfer pictures to your computer, EasyShare software helps you

make choices about your favorite pictures. Favorite pictures (smaller versions of the

originals) are loaded to the Favorites section of your camera’s internal memory.

NOTE: Videos tagged as favorites remain in the Favorites folder in EasyShare software. For details, see Help

in EasyShare software.

Preventing camera favorites from synchronizing with the software

If you don’t want to use the favorites feature:

1Open EasyShare software.

2From the Tools menu, select Cameras/Viewers > Sync and Transfer Manager.

3Click to highlight your camera, then click Camera Favorites Album Properties.

NOTE: If your camera model is not visible, use the USB cable to connect your camera to the computer.

4Drag the Internal Memory slider to 0%, then click OK.

5Close the Sync and Transfer Manager window.

Camera favorites will no longer synchronize with EasyShare software.

To turn on the sync feature, select Yes, synchronize with my software.

To delete favorites from your camera, press the Delete button while in Favorites mode.

1. Tag pictures

as favorites

1Press the Share button. Press to find a picture.

2Press to highlight Favorite, then press OK.

The Favorite icon appears in the status area. To remove the tag, press

OK again.

2. View

favorites on

your camera

1Turn the Mode dial to Favorites .

2Press to view favorites.

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Optional settings

In Favorites mode, press the Menu button to access optional settings.

NOTE: Pictures taken at the 3:2 picture size are displayed at a 3:2 aspect ratio with a black bar at the top

and bottom of the screen.

Printing and emailing favorites

1Turn the Mode dial to Favorites . Press to find a picture.

2Press the Share button.

3Highlight Print or Email, then press OK.

NOTE: Favorites that were taken on this camera (not imported from another source) are good for prints up

to 4 x 6 in. (10 x 15 cm).

Tagging pictures/videos for albums

Use the Album feature to tag the pictures/videos in your camera with album names.

First—on your computer

Use EasyShare software to create album names on your computer, then copy up to 32

album names to the camera’s internal memory.

Slide Show (page 21)

Multi-Up (page 22)

Setup Menu (page 31)

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Second—on your camera

1Press the Review button, then find the picture/video.

2Press the Menu button.

3Press to highlight Album, then press OK.

4Press to highlight an album name, then press OK.

To add other pictures to the same album, press to scroll through the

pictures. When the picture you want is displayed, press OK.

5Press to highlight Exit, then press OK.

The album name appears with the picture. To add the pictures to more than one album,

repeat step 4 and 5 for each album. A plus (+) after the album name means the picture

was added to more than one album.

To remove a selection, highlight an album name and press OK. To remove all album

selections, select Clear All, then exit the menu.

Third—transfer to your computer

When you transfer the tagged pictures/videos to your computer, EasyShare software

opens and categorizes your pictures/videos in the appropriate album.

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Pre-tagging for album names

Use the Set Album (Still or Video) feature to pre-select album names before you take

pictures/videos. Then, all the pictures/videos you take are tagged with those album

names.

First—on your computer

Use the EasyShare software to create album names on your computer. The next time

you connect the camera to the computer, up to 32 album names are copied to the

camera’s internal memory.

Second—on your camera

1In any mode, press the Menu button.

2Press to highlight Setup , then press OK.

3Press to highlight Set Album, then press OK.

4Press to highlight an album name, then press OK.

5Highlight Exit, then press OK.

6Press the Menu button to exit the menu.

Your selections are saved. Your album selection is displayed on the LCD. A plus (+) after

the album name means more than one album is selected.

Third—transfer to your computer

When you transfer the tagged pictures/videos to your computer, EasyShare software

opens and categorizes your pictures/videos in the appropriate album. For details, see

Help in EasyShare software.

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5Transferring and printing

pictures

Installing the software

1Close all open software applications before starting the installation.

NOTE:

If running Windows OS and installing EasyShare software from the Kodak

Web site, do not close the WinZip application. If prompted, allow EasyShare

software to access the Internet.

2Place the Kodak EasyShare software CD into the CD-ROM drive.

3Load the software:

Windows OS—if the install window does not appear, choose Run from the Start

menu and type d:\setup.exe where d is the drive letter that contains the CD.

Mac OS X—double-click the CD icon on the desktop, then click the Install icon.

4Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software.

NOTE: When prompted, register your camera and software. Registering lets you sign up for information

that keeps your system up-to-date. To register later, visit

www.kodak.com/go/register.

5If prompted, restart the computer.

For information on the software applications included on the Kodak EasyShare

software CD, see Help in EasyShare software.

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Transferring and printing pictures

Transferring pictures

IMPORTANT:

If your camera was packaged with a Kodak EasyShare dock, use the dock to

transfer pictures to your computer. (See page 47 and the dock user’s guide for details.)

If you do not have an EasyShare dock, use the USB cable (U-8) that came with your camera.

1Turn off the camera.

2Plug the labeled end of the USB cable into the

labeled USB port on your computer. See your

computer user’s guide for details.

3Plug the other end of the USB cable into the USB

port on the camera. The arrow icon on the cable

should face you.

4Turn on the camera.

EasyShare software opens on your computer. The

software prompts you through the transfer process.

NOTE: Visit

www.kodak.com/go/howto

for an online tutorial on connecting.

Also available for transferring

You can also use these Kodak products to transfer your pictures and videos.

■Kodak EasyShare camera dock, Kodak EasyShare printer dock (see page 47)

■Kodak multi-card reader, Kodak SD multimedia card reader-writer

Purchase these and other accessories at a dealer of Kodak products or

www.kodak.com/go/z712accessories.

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Printing pictures

Printing with a Kodak EasyShare printer dock

Dock your camera to the Kodak EasyShare printer dock and print directly—with or

without a computer. Purchase this and other accessories at a dealer of Kodak

products or www.kodak.com/go/z712accessories.

Direct printing with a PictBridge enabled printer

Your camera features PictBridge technology, so you can print directly to PictBridge

enabled printers. You need:

■Camera with fully charged batteries, or with optional Kodak 3-volt AC adapter

■PictBridge enabled printer

■USB cable included with your camera

Connecting the camera to a PictBridge enabled printer

1Turn off the camera and printer.

2Optional: If you have a Kodak 3-volt AC adapter (optional accessory), plug it into

the camera and into an electrical outlet.

IMPORTANT:

Do not use the AC adapter included with the Kodak EasyShare camera dock

or printer dock to power your camera.

3Connect the USB cable from the camera to the printer. (See your printer user guide

for details. See www.kodak.com/go/z712accessories to order cables.)

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Transferring and printing pictures

Printing from a PictBridge enabled printer

1Turn on the printer. Turn on the camera.

The PictBridge logo is displayed, followed by the current picture and menu. (If no

pictures are found, a message is displayed.) If the menu interface turns off, press any

button to redisplay it.

2Press to choose a printing option, then press OK.

Current Picture—Press to choose a picture. Choose the number of copies.

Tagged Pictures—If your printer is capable, print pictures that you tagged for

printing.

Index Print—Print thumbnails of all pictures. This requires one or more sheets of

paper. If the printer is capable, choose a print size.

All Pictures—Print all pictures in internal memory, on a card, or in Favorites.

Choose the number of copies.

Image Storage—Access Internal/Card or Favorites.

NOTE: During direct printing, pictures are not permanently transferred or saved to the computer or printer.

To transfer pictures to your computer, see page 43. In Favorites mode, the current favorite picture is

displayed.

Disconnecting the camera from a PictBridge enabled printer

1Turn off the camera and printer.

2Disconnect the USB cable from the camera and the printer.

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Ordering prints online

Kodak EasyShare

Gallery is one of the many online print services offered in EasyShare

software. You can easily:

■Upload your pictures.

■Edit, enhance, and add borders to your pictures.

■Store pictures, and share them with family and friends.

■Order high-quality prints, photo greeting cards, frames, and albums—and have

them delivered to your door.

Printing pictures from your computer

For details on printing pictures from your computer, see EasyShare software Help.

Printing from an optional SD or MMC card

■Automatically print tagged pictures when you insert your card into a printer with

an SD/MMC slot. See your printer user’s guide for details.

■Make prints at an SD/MMC card-capable Kodak picture maker/picture kiosk.

(Contact a location before visiting. See www.kodak.com/go/picturemaker.)

■Take the card to your local photo retailer for professional printing.

Accessories for your camera

To see which EasyShare camera and printer docks are compatible with your camera,

visit www.kodak.com/go/adapterkitchart.

To purchase camera docks, printer docks, chargers, and other accessories,

visit www.kodak.com/go/z712accessories.

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6Troubleshooting

Camera problems

For step-by-step product support, visit www.kodak.com/go/z712support and select

Interactive Troubleshooting & Repairs.

If Try one or more of the following

Camera does not

turn on

■Insert a new or charged battery.

■If practical, connect the camera to a Kodak 3-volt AC adapter

(sold separately), then try again. See page 58 for more battery

information.

Camera does not turn

off and the lens does

not retract

Camera buttons and

controls do not

function

Lens does not extend

when camera turns on

or does not retract

■Confirm that the battery in camera is charged.

■Turn camera off, then on again. (Lens does not extend in

Favorites mode.)

■If problem still exists, get help (page 52).

EVF/LCD is black or

does not turn on

■Remove the lens cap.

■Push the EVF/LCD button to change the display.

In Review, a blue or

black screen is

displayed instead of

a picture

■Transfer the picture to the computer.

■Transfer

all

pictures to the computer (page 44).

■Take another picture. If problem continues, try internal memory

and/or another memory card.

Pictures remaining

number does not

decrease after taking a

picture

■Continue taking pictures. The camera is operating normally.

(The camera estimates the number of pictures remaining after each

picture is taken, based on picture size and content.)

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Picture orientation is

not accurate

■Set the Orientation Sensor to ON (see page 32)

Flash does not fire ■Open the flash unit (page 9).

■Check the flash setting and change as needed (page 9).

NOTE: The flash does not fire in all modes.

Storage location is

almost or entirely full

■Transfer pictures to the computer (page 44).

■Delete pictures from the card (page 17) or insert a new card.

■Change image storage location to internal memory (see

page 31).

Battery life is short ■Make sure the correct battery type is installed (page 58).

■Wipe the contacts with a clean, dry cloth before inserting a

battery in the camera.

■Insert a new or charged battery (page 2).

You cannot take a

picture

■Turn camera off, then on again. Make sure the camera is not in

Favorites mode. If prompted, set language and date/time.

■Press Shutter button all the way (page 5).

■Insert a new or charged battery (page 2).

■Wait until the AF/AE indicator turns green before attempting to

take another picture.

■Memory full. Transfer pictures to the computer (page 44), delete

pictures (page 17), change image storage location (see page 31),

or insert another card.

Error message appears

on EVF/LCD

■Follow the EVF/LCD prompts.

■Remove memory card from the camera.

■Turn the camera off, then on again.

■Remove the battery and wipe the contacts with a clean, dry cloth.

■Insert a new or charged battery (page 2).

■Get customer support help (page 52).

If Try one or more of the following

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Troubleshooting

Computer/connectivity problems

Picture quality problems

Memory card not

recognized or camera

freezes with card.

■Card may be corrupted. Format card in camera (see page 33.)

■Change image storage location to internal memory (see

page 31).

If Try one or more of the following

Computer does not

communicate with

the camera

■Insert a charged battery (page 2).

■Turn on the camera.

■Make sure the proper USB cable is connected on camera and

computer port (page 44). (If using an EasyShare dock, check all

cable connections. Make sure the camera is seated on the dock.)

■Make sure the EasyShare software is installed (page 43).

Pictures do not

transfer to computer

■Click the Help button in the EasyShare software.

Slide Show does not

run on an external

video device

■Adjust the camera Video Out setting (see see page 32).

■Make sure the external device settings are correct (see the

device’s user’s guide).

If Try one or more of the following

Picture is too dark ■Reposition camera for more available light.

■Use Fill flash (page 9) or change your position so light is not behind

the subject.

■Move so that the distance between you and the subject is within the

effective flash range (page 9).

■To automatically set exposure and focus, press the Shutter button

halfway. When the AF/AE indicator turns green, press the Shutter

button completely down to take the picture.

■If using P, A, or S mode, adjust exposure compensation (page 35).

If Try one or more of the following

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Direct printing (PictBridge) problems

Picture is too light ■Reposition camera to reduce the amount of available light.

■Turn flash off (page 9).

■Move so that the distance between you and the subject is within the

effective flash range (page 9).

■To automatically set exposure and focus, press the Shutter button

halfway. When the AF/AE indicator turns green, press the Shutter

button completely down to take the picture.

■If using P, A, or S mode, adjust Exposure compensation (page 36).

Picture is not clear ■To automatically set exposure and focus, press the Shutter button

halfway. When the AF/AE indicator turns green, press the Shutter

button completely down to take the picture.

■Clean the lens (page 56).

■Make sure camera is not in Close-up/Macro mode if you are more

than 27.6 in. (70 cm) from your subject. (Move further away if you

are using the zoom lens in Close-up/Macro.)

■Place the camera on a flat, steady surface or use a tripod, especially

in high-zoom settings or in low light.

If Try one or more of the following

Cannot locate desired picture. ■Turn on the camera. Make sure the camera is

accessing internal memory/card or Favorites.

■If you are using Direct print, use the menu to change

the image storage location.

The Direct print menu interface

turns off.

Press any button to redisplay the menu.

Cannot print pictures. ■Ensure that there is a connection between camera

and printer (page 44).

■Ensure the printer and camera have power.

If Try one or more of the following

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7Getting help

Helpful links

Camera

Software

Other

Email Kodak customer support www.kodak.com/go/contact

Get support for your product (FAQs, troubleshooting

information, arrange for repairs, etc.)

www.kodak.com/go/z712support

Purchase camera accessories (camera docks, printer

docks, lenses, cards, chargers, etc.)

www.kodak.com/go/z712accessories

Download the latest camera firmware and software www.kodak.com/go/z712downloads

See online demonstrations of your camera www.kodak.com/go/howto

Get information on EasyShare software www.kodak.com/go/easysharesw

(or click Help in EasyShare software)

Get help with the Windows operating system and

working with digital pictures

www.kodak.com/go/pcbasics

Get support for other cameras, software,

accessories, more

www.kodak.com/go/support

Get information on Kodak EasyShare printer docks www.kodak.com/go/printerdocks

Get information on Kodak inkjet products www.kodak.com/go/inkjet

Optimize your printer for truer, more vibrant colors www.kodak.com/go/onetouch

Register your camera www.kodak.com/go/register

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NOTE: If you have questions concerning this product, you may speak with Kodak customer support.

Australia 1800 267 588 Netherlands 020 346 9372

Austria 0179 567 357 New Zealand 0800 880 120

Belgium 02 713 14 45 Norway 23 16 21 33

Brazil 0800 891 42 13 Philippines 1 800 1 888 9600

Canada 1 800 465 6325 Poland 00800 4411625

China 800 820 6027 Portugal 021 415 4125

Denmark 3 848 71 30 Russia 8 495 929 9166

Ireland 01 407 3054 Singapore 800 6363 036

Finland 0800 1 17056 Spain 91 749 76 53

France 01 55 1740 77 Sweden 08 587 704 21

Germany 069 5007 0035 Switzerland 01 838 53 51

Greece 00800 44140775 Taiwan 0800 096 868

Hong Kong 800 901 514 Thailand 001 800 631 0017

India 91 80 41374555

(toll free 000800 440 1227)

Turkey 00800 448827073

Italy 02 696 33452 United Kingdom 0870 243 0270

Japan 03 5540 9002 United States 1 800 235 6325

Korea 080 708 5600 International Toll Line +44 131 458 6714

International Toll Fax +44 131 458 6962

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Camera specifications

CCD—1/2.5 in. CCD, 4:3 aspect ratio

Picture size—

7.1 MP: 3072 x 2304 pixels

6.3 MP (3:2): 3072 x 2048 pixels

5.0 MP: 2592 x 1944 pixels

3.1 MP: 2048 x 1536 pixels

2.2 MP (3:2): 1800 x 1200 pixels

2.1 MP (16:9): 1920 x 1080 pixels

1.2 MP: 1280 x 960 pixels

Color display—2.5 in. (6.4 cm) color LCD; 480 x 240 (115 K) pixels

Color electronic viewfinder—0.2 in. (5.1 mm), 230 K pixels

Taking lens—12X optical zoom, aspheric all-glass lens, f/2.8–4.8 (35 mm

equivalent: 36–432 mm)

Accessory lens thread—Yes

Lens protection—Lens cap

Digital zoom—4.2X; combined zoom settings up to 50X in 0.2X increments. (Not

supported for movie capture.)

Focus system—TTL-AF; multi-zone, center-zone, selectable zone. Working range:

Auto: 19.7 in. (50 cm)–infinity @ wide; 47.2 in. (120 cm)–infinity @ telephoto

Close-up/Macro: 4.7–23.7 in. (12–60cm) @ wide; 7.9–51.2 in. (60–130 cm) @

telephoto

Exposure metering—Multi-pattern, Center-weight, Spot

Exposure compensation—+/-2.0 EV with 1/3 EV step

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Shutter speed—

Smart Scene: 1/2–1/1000 sec.

Shutter priority and Manual mode: 16–1/1000 sec.

ISO speed—

Auto: 64 to 400

Selectable: 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 (3200 available only at 1.2 MP)

Electronic flash—Guide no. 11 (@ ISO 100); auto flash with pre-flash control.

Working range:

Wide: 1.6–25.6 ft (0.5–7.8 m)

Tele: 4–14.4 ft (1.2–4.4 m)

Flash modes—Auto, Fill, Red Eye, Off

Capture modes—Smart Scene, Sport, SCN (Scene), Video, P, A, S, M, High-ISO

Burst mode—First burst up to 6 pictures; Last burst up to 6 pictures; both @

approx. 2 fps (AE, AF, AWB executed for first shot only)

Video capture—

VGA (640 x 480) @ 30 fps

QVGA (320 x 240) @ 30 fps

Image file format—

Still: EXIF 2.2.1 (JPEG compression); file organization DCF

Video: QuickTime (CODEC MPEG-4)

Image storage—Optional MMC or SD Card (The SD logo is a trademark of

the SD Card Association.)

Internal storage capacity—32 MB internal memory (27.7 MB available for image

storage. 1 MB equals one million bytes.)

Quickview—Yes

Video output—NTSC or PAL

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Power—Kodak lithium digital camera battery CRV3; Kodak Li-Ion rechargeable

digital camera battery KLIC-8000; AA lithium batteries; 3V AC adapter; EasyShare

dock

Communication with computer—USB 2.0 full speed (PIMA 15740 protocol), via

USB cable (U-8), EasyShare dock

PictBridge support—Yes

Self-timer—2 seconds, 10 seconds, 2-shot

White Balance—Auto, Daylight, Open Shade, Tungsten, Fluorescent (available only

in PASM)

Color modes—High Color, Natural Color, Low Color, Black & White, Sepia

Date stamp—On, Off

Tripod mount—1/4 inch

Operating temperature—32–104° F (0–40° C)

Size—4.1 x 2.9 x 2.7 in. (10.4 x 7.4 x 6.9 cm) @ power off

Weight—10.6 oz (300 g) without card or battery

Care and maintenance

■If you suspect water has gotten inside the camera, remove the battery and card.

Allow all components to air-dry for at least 24 hours before using the camera.

■Blow gently on the lens or LCD to remove dust and dirt. Wipe gently with a soft,

lint-free cloth or an untreated lens-cleaning tissue. Do not use cleaning solutions

unless designed specifically for camera lenses. Do not allow chemicals, such as

suntan lotion, to contact painted surfaces.

■Service agreements may be available in your country. Contact a dealer of Kodak

products for more information.

■For digital camera disposal or recycling information, contact your local authorities.

In the US, visit the Electronics Industry Alliance Web site at www.eiae.org or

www.kodak.com/go/z712support.

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Storage capacities

The LCD displays the approximate number of pictures (or minutes/seconds of video)

remaining. For average SD card capacities, visit www.kodak.com/go/memory (and

click the SD card). Actual storage capacity varies depending on subject composition,

card size, and other factors. You may be able to store more or fewer pictures and

videos. Favorites take up additional space in internal memory.

Important safety instructions

CAUTION:

Do not disassemble this product; there are no user-serviceable parts

inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. Kodak AC adapters

and battery chargers are intended for indoor use only. The use of controls,

adjustments, or procedures other than those specified herein may result

in exposure to shock and/or electrical or mechanical hazards. If the LCD

breaks, do not touch the glass or liquid. Contact Kodak customer support.

■The use of an accessory that is not recommended by Kodak may cause fire, electric

shock, or injury. For approved accessories, visit www.kodak.com/go/accessories.

■Use only a USB-certified computer equipped with a current-limiting motherboard.

Contact your computer manufacturer if you have questions.

■If using this product in an airplane, observe all instructions of the airline.

■When removing the battery, allow it to cool; it may be hot.

■Follow all warnings and instructions supplied by the battery manufacturer.

■Use only batteries approved for this product to avoid risk of explosion.

■Keep batteries out of the reach of children.

■Do not allow batteries to touch metal objects, including coins. Otherwise, a battery

may short circuit, discharge energy, become hot, or leak.

■Do not disassemble, install backward, or expose batteries to liquid, moisture, fire,

or extreme temperature.

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■Remove the battery when the product is stored for an extended period of time. In

the unlikely event that battery fluid leaks inside the product, contact Kodak

customer support.

■In the unlikely event that battery fluid leaks onto your skin, wash immediately with

water and contact your local health provider. For additional health-related

information, contact your local Kodak customer support.

■Dispose of batteries according to local and national regulations. Visit

www.kodak.com/go/kes.

■Do not charge non-rechargeable batteries. Visit www.kodak.com/go/batterytypes.

Battery life

Use these Kodak batteries. (Battery types are also molded into battery door.)

Extending battery life

■Use power-saving features (see Using the Setup menu, page 31). Limit activities

such as reviewing pictures/videos on the LCD.

■Dirt on the battery contacts can affect battery life. Wipe the contacts with a clean,

dry cloth before loading the battery in the camera.

■Battery performance is reduced at temperatures below 41° F (5° C). When using

your camera in cold weather, carry spare batteries and keep them warm. Do not

discard cold batteries that do not work; when they return to room temperature,

they may be usable.

0 500

300 - 310

Battery life per CIPA testing method (Approx. number of pictures). Actual life may vary based on usage.

270 - 280

Kodak lithium digital camera

battery CRV3 (non-rechargeable)

Kodak Li-Ion rechargeable digital

camera battery KLIC-8000

200 - 210

AA lithium batteries

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Upgrading your software and firmware

Download the latest versions of the software included on the Kodak EasyShare

software CD and the camera firmware (the software that runs on the camera). See

www.kodak.com/go/z712downloads.

Limited warranty

Kodak warrants Kodak consumer electronic products and accessories (“Products”),

excluding batteries, to be free from malfunctions and defects in both materials and

workmanship for one year from the date of purchase. Retain the original dated sales

receipt. Proof of the date of purchase will be required with any request for warranty

repair.

Limited warranty coverage

Warranty service is only available from within the country where the Products were

originally purchased. You may be required to ship Products, at your expense, to the

authorized service facility for the country where the Products were purchased. Kodak

will repair or replace Products if they fail to function properly during the warranty

period, subject to any conditions and/or limitations stated herein. Warranty service

will include all labor as well as any necessary adjustments and/or replacement parts. If

Kodak is unable to repair or replace a Product, Kodak will, at its option, refund the

purchase price paid for the Product provided the Product has been returned to Kodak

along with proof of the purchase price paid. Repair, replacement, or refund of the

purchase price are the sole remedies under the warranty. If replacement parts are

used in making repairs, those parts may be remanufactured, or may contain

remanufactured materials. If it is necessary to replace the entire Product, it may be

replaced with a remanufactured Product. Remanufactured Products, parts and

materials are warranted for the remaining warranty term of the original Product, or 90

days after the date of repair or replacement, whichever is longer.

Limitations

This warranty does not cover circumstances beyond Kodak's control.

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This warranty does not apply when failure is due to shipping damage, accident,

alteration, modification, unauthorized service, misuse, abuse, use with incompatible

accessories or attachments (such as third party ink or ink tanks), failure to follow

Kodak's operation, maintenance or repacking instructions, failure to use items

supplied by Kodak (such as adapters and cables), or claims made after the duration of

this warranty. Kodak makes no other express or implied warranty for this product, and

disclaims the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular

purpose. In the event that the exclusion of any implied warranty is ineffective under

the law, the duration of the implied warranty will be one year from the purchase date

or such longer period as required by law. The option of repair, replacement, or refund

is Kodak's only obligation. Kodak will not be responsible for any special,

consequential or incidental damages resulting from the sale, purchase, or use of this

product regardless of the cause. Liability for any special, consequential or incidental

damages (including but not limited to loss of revenue or profit, downtime costs, loss

of the use of the equipment, cost of substitute equipment, facilities or services, or

claims of your customers for such damages resulting from the purchase, use, or failure

of the Product), regardless of cause or for breach of any written or implied warranty is

expressly disclaimed.

Your rights

Some states or jurisdictions do not allow exclusion or limitation of incidental or

consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.

Some states or jurisdictions do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty

lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific

rights, and you may have other rights which vary from state to state or by jurisdiction.

Outside the United States and Canada

In countries other than the United States and Canada, the terms and conditions of

this warranty may be different. Unless a specific Kodak warranty is communicated to

the purchaser in writing by a Kodak company, no warranty or liability exists beyond

any minimum requirements imposed by law, even though defect, damage, or loss may

be by negligence or other act.

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Regulatory compliance

FCC compliance and advisory

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B

digital 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 equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not

installed or 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: 1) reorient

or relocate the receiving antenna; 2) increase the separation between the equipment

and the receiver; 3) connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that

to which the receiver is connected; 4) consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV

technician for additional suggestions.

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for

compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Where shielded

interface cables have been provided with the product or specified additional

components or accessories elsewhere defined to be used with the installation of the

product, they must be used in order to ensure compliance with FCC regulation.

MPEG-4

Use of this product in any manner that complies with the MPEG-4 visual standard is prohibited,

except for use by a consumer engaging in personal and non-commercial activities.

Kodak EasyShare Z712 IS zoom digital camera

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Canadian DOC statement

DOC Class B Compliance—This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Observation des normes-Classe B—Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à

la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

Australian C-Tick

Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment labeling

China RoHS

In the European Union, do not discard this product as unsorted municipal waste.

Contact your local authorities or go to www.kodak.com/go/recycle for recycling

program information.

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VCCI Class B ITE

Korean Class B ITE

Russian GOST-R

AIO-40

Eastman Kodak Company

Rochester, NY 14650

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Index 1

A

A/V out, 22

about this camera, 33

accessories

battery, 58

buying, 47

picture transfer, 44

printer dock, 45

SD/MMC card, 4

AF control, 30

album

set, 31

tagging pictures for, 42

aperture priority, 35

auto

enhancement, 18

flash, 9

focus framing marks, 6

B

backlight, 28

batteries

expected life, 58

extending life, 58

loading, 2

types, 58

beach, 27

burst, using, 12

button

delete, ii

drive, 12, 13

EVF/LCD, ii

flash, i, 9

focus, 10

info, ii

menu, ii, 28

review, ii, 16

share, ii

zoom, ii, 8

C

cable

audio/video, 22

USB, 44

camera sounds, 32

candle light, 28

care and maintenance, 56

children, 27

clock, setting, 3

close-up, 10

color mode, 30

compression, 29

computer

connecting camera, 43

transfer to, 43

copy pictures

card to memory, 24

memory to card, 24

to computer via USB cable, 43

cropping pictures, 18

CRV3 battery, loading, 2

customer support, 53

customizing camera settings, 31

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D

date setting, 3

date stamp, 30

DC-in, ii

delete button, ii

deleting

from internal memory, 17

from SD/MMC card, 17

protecting pictures, videos, 17

digital zoom, using, 8

displaying slide show, 21

disposal, recycling, 56

distant scenes, 10

dock

connector, ii

printer, 45

downloading pictures, 43

E

edit videos, 19

emailing pictures, videos, 38

EVF (electronic viewfinder), ii

EVF/LCD button, ii

expected battery life, 58

exposure

bracketing, 13

bracketing interval, 29

compensation, 35

metering, 29

external video device

viewing pictures, videos, 22

F

favorites

settings, 40

tagging, 39

fireworks, 27

firmware, upgrading, 59

flash, i

button, i

settings, 9

flower, 27

focus

close-up, 10

framing marks, 6

landscape, 10

manual, 10

zone, 30

format card, internal memory, 33

framing grid, 31

G

getting camera help, 13

guidelines, battery, 58

H

HDTV format, 28

help

camera help, 13

web links, 52

high-ISO, 26

histogram, 20

I

icons, mode dial, 26

image stabilizer, 31

image storage, 31

info button, ii

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Index

batteries, 2

SD/MMC card, 4

software, 43

internal memory

storage capacity, 57

K

Kodak EasyShare software

installing, 43

upgrading, 59

Kodak Perfect Touch technology, 18

Kodak Web sites, 52

L

landscape, 10, 27

language, 32

LCD, ii

brightness, 31

reviewing pictures, 16

reviewing videos, 16

lens, i

cap, 1

cleaning, 56

liveview, 31

loading

batteries, 2

SD/MMC card, 4

software, 43

M

Mac OS, installing software, 43

maintenance, camera, 56

make picture from video, 19

manner/museum, 27

manual, 35

manual focus, 10

memory

inserting card, 4

menu button, ii, 28

microphone, i

mode dial, 26

modes

aperture priority, 35

backlight, 28

beach, 27

candle light, 28

children, 27

fireworks, 27

flower, 27

high-ISO, 26

landscape, 27

manner/museum, 27

manual, 35

night landscape, 27

night portrait, 27

portrait, 27

SCN (scene), 26

shutter priority, 35

smart scene, 26

snow, 27

sports, 26

sunset, 28

text, 27

multiple selections, 23

multi-up, 22

N

night landscape, 27

night portrait, 27

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O

online prints, ordering, 47

open flash switch, i

optical zoom, 8

orientation sensor, 32

P

panoramic pictures, 34

PASM mode, 35

Perfect Touch technology, 18

PictBridge printer, 45

picture quality, 28

pictures

checking settings, 25

copying, 24

cropping, 18

deleting, 17

emailing tagged, 38

Kodak Perfect Touch, 18

printing, 47

printing tagged, 37

protecting, 17

reviewing, 16

tagging, 42

taking, modes, 26

transfer via USB cable, 43

portrait, 27

power, camera, 3

printer dock, 45

printing

from a card, 47

from computer, 47

optimizing printer, 52

order online, 47

PictBridge, 45

tagged pictures, 47

with EasyShare printer dock, 45

protecting pictures, videos, 17

R

recycling, disposal, 56

red eye, flash, 9

regulatory information, 61

repair, 52

reset camera, 33

review button, ii, 16

reviewing pictures, 16

deleting, 17

protecting, 17

slide show, 21

reviewing videos, 16

deleting, 17

protecting, 17

slide show, 21

running slide show, 21

S

safety, 57

scene (SCN) modes

panorama, 34

SCN (scene), 26

SD/MMC card

buying, 47

inserting, 4

printing from, 47

slot, ii

storage capacities, 57

select multiple pictures/videos, 23

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Index

self-timer, 11

service and support telephone

numbers, 53

setting

AF control, 30

album, 31

camera sounds, 32

color mode, 30

date and time, 3

date stamp, 30

exposure bracketing, 29

exposure metering, 29

flash, 9

focus zone, 30

framing grid, 31

image stabilizer, 31

image storage, 31

language, 32

LCD brightness, 31

liveview, 31

orientation sensor, 32

picture quality, 28

picture taking mode, 26

reset camera, 33

self-timer, 11

sharpness, 30

video date display, 32

video out, 32

white balance, 29

setup menu, using, 31

share button, ii

sharpness, 30

shutter

priority, 35

problems, 49

self-timer delay, 11

speed, 35

slide show

continuous loop, 21

problems, 50

running, 21

smart scene, 26

snow, 27

software

installing, 43

upgrading, 59

specifications, camera, 54

sports, 26

storage capacities, 57

sunset, 28

support, technical, 53

T

tagging

favorites, 39

for albums, 42

for email, 38

for print, 37

telephone support, 53

television, slide show, 22

text, 27

time, setting, 3

timer, shutter delay, 11

tips

battery guidelines, 58

care & maintenance, 56

transfer, via USB cable, 43

trimming a video, 19

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Index

tripod socket, ii

troubleshooting, 48

turning camera on and off, 3

U

undelete, undo, 17

upgrading software, firmware, 59

URLs, Kodak Web sites, 52

USB (universal serial bus)

transferring pictures, 43

USB, A/V out, ii

V

VCCI compliance, 63

video

action print, 20

checking settings, 25

copying, 24

date display, 32

deleting, 17

edit, 19

emailing tagged, 38

out, 32

protecting, 17

reviewing, 16

size, 28

transfer to computer, 43

viewing, 16

viewfinder, ii

viewing

by date, album, 23

by multi-up, 22

viewing picture

after taking, 16

W

warranty, 59

white balance, 29

Windows OS, installing software, 43

Z

zoom

button, ii

using, 8