Kodak ZD15 User Manual

KODAK EASYSHARE ZD15Digital CameraExtended user guidewww.kodak.comFor interactive tutorials, visit www.kodak.com/go/howtoFor help with your camera, vi

4 www.kodak.com/go/support2 Taking pictures/videosTaking a pictureNOTE: For more information on Smart Capture and other modes, see page 6. Framing ma

Taking pictures/videoswww.kodak.com/go/support 5Taking a videoReviewing the picture/video just takenAfter you take a picture/video, the LCD displays a

6 www.kodak.com/go/supportTaking pictures/videosCapture modesCapture mode ForSmart CaptureGeneral picture taking—it offers excellent image quality and

Taking pictures/videoswww.kodak.com/go/support 7Scene modes1 Turn the Mode dial to Scene .2 Press to highlight Scene modes.NOTE: If the mode des

8 www.kodak.com/go/supportTaking pictures/videosUsing optical zoomUse optical zoom to get up to 10X closer to your subject while taking pictures/video

Taking pictures/videoswww.kodak.com/go/support 9Using the flash Use the flash when you take pictures at night, indoors, or outdoors in heavy shadows.

10 www.kodak.com/go/supportTaking pictures/videosUsing the Focus button1 In most Still modes, press the Focus button until the desired focus icon is d

Taking pictures/videoswww.kodak.com/go/support 11Using the self-timerUse the self-timer when you want to be included in a picture, or to ensure a stea

12 www.kodak.com/go/supportTaking pictures/videosTaking panoramic picturesUse panorama to “stitch” up to 3 pictures into a panoramic scene.NOTE: For

Taking pictures/videoswww.kodak.com/go/support 13Getting help from your cameraYou want the most from your camera. You want to understand: What it can

Eastman Kodak CompanyRochester, NY 14650© Kodak, 2009All screen images are simulated.Kodak, EasyShare, and Perfect Touch are trademarks of Eastman Kod

14 www.kodak.com/go/supportTaking pictures/videosP, A, S, and M modesUse these modes when you want more control over your camera and pictures.NOTE: S

Taking pictures/videoswww.kodak.com/go/support 15Changing P, A, S, or M mode settingsPASM modes control the aperture (f-number, also known as f-stop),

16 www.kodak.com/go/supportTaking pictures/videosUsing exposure compensation to adjust brightnessIn P, A, S, and Panorama modes, you can adjust exposu

Taking pictures/videoswww.kodak.com/go/support 17Using the histogram to view picture brightnessUse the histogram to evaluate the distribution of light

18 www.kodak.com/go/support3 Working with pictures/videosReviewing pictures/videosPress the Review button to view and work with your pictures/videos.

Working with pictures/videoswww.kodak.com/go/support 19Playing a video 1 Press the Review button.2 Press to locate previous/next video.3 Press OK to

20 www.kodak.com/go/supportWorking with pictures/videosProtecting pictures/videos from deletion1 Press the Review button, then to find a picture.2 P

Working with pictures/videoswww.kodak.com/go/support 21Using shortcutsFor quick access to the most popular functions: 1 Press the Info button. The s

22 www.kodak.com/go/supportWorking with pictures/videosAdding sound tagsYou can record a voice or sound (up to 1 minute long) to add to a picture.NOTE

Working with pictures/videoswww.kodak.com/go/support 23Cropping picturesYou can crop a picture so that only the desired portion of the picture remains

Product featureswww.kodak.com/go/support iBack view1 Speaker 8 Self-timer/Burst button2 Mode dial 9 3V DC-In/USB/AV out3 On/Off button 10 Strap post4

24 www.kodak.com/go/supportWorking with pictures/videosUsing KODAK PERFECT TOUCH TechnologyKODAK PERFECT TOUCH Technology helps ensure better, brighte

Working with pictures/videoswww.kodak.com/go/support 25Editing videosMaking a picture from a videoYou can choose a single frame from a video, then mak

26 www.kodak.com/go/supportWorking with pictures/videosUsing video bookmarksYou can set bookmarks at interesting places in your video, then jump from

Working with pictures/videoswww.kodak.com/go/support 27Making a video action printFrom a video, you can make a 4-, 9-, or 16-up picture, suitable for

28 www.kodak.com/go/supportWorking with pictures/videosPlay a multimedia slide showTo show all pictures/videos1 Press the Review button. 2 Press the

Working with pictures/videoswww.kodak.com/go/support 29Displaying pictures/videos on a televisionYou can display pictures/videos on a television, comp

30 www.kodak.com/go/supportWorking with pictures/videosViewing pictures/videos in different waysViewing as thumbnails (multi-up)1 Press the Review bu

Working with pictures/videoswww.kodak.com/go/support 31Copying pictures/videosYou can copy pictures/videos from a card to internal memory or from inte

32 www.kodak.com/go/support4 Using the menu buttonYou can change settings to get the best results from your camera.1 Press the Menu button.2 Press

Using the menu buttonwww.kodak.com/go/support 33Color ModeChoose color tones.High ColorNatural ColorLow ColorBlack & WhiteSepiaNOTE: EASYSHARE So

ii www.kodak.com/go/supportProduct featuresFront view1Flash2 Self-timer/Video/AF Assist light3Lens/Cover4 Microphone4213

34 www.kodak.com/go/supportUsing the menu buttonExposure MeteringEvaluate light levels at specific areas of a scene.Available only in P, A, S, M and P

Using the menu buttonwww.kodak.com/go/support 35Using the Setup menuIMPORTANT: Your camera offers a built-in Help system. See page 13.Press Menu, , ,

36 www.kodak.com/go/supportUsing the menu buttonCapture Frame GridUse the frame grid to divide the LCD screen into thirds, vertically and horizontally

Using the menu buttonwww.kodak.com/go/support 37Sound Volume HighMediumLowMuteDate & Time See page 2. The format chosen is used for all date/time

38 www.kodak.com/go/support5 Transferring, printing, and sharing picturesInstalling the softwareCAUTION:Install EASYSHARE Software before connecting t

Transferring, printing, and sharing pictureswww.kodak.com/go/support 39Transferring pictures with the USB cableUsing other optionsYou can also use a K

40 www.kodak.com/go/supportTransferring, printing, and sharing picturesPrinting picturesDirect printing with a KODAK All-in-One PrinterYour camera is

Transferring, printing, and sharing pictureswww.kodak.com/go/support 41Disconnecting the camera from a KODAK All-in-One Printer1 Turn off the camera a

42 www.kodak.com/go/supportTransferring, printing, and sharing picturesMarking your picturesYou can mark your pictures so they are easy to: Print Em

Transferring, printing, and sharing pictureswww.kodak.com/go/support 43Marking pictures/videos for emailingIt’s simple to mark pictures so that they’r

www.kodak.com/go/support iiiTable of contents 11 Setting up your camera ...1A

44 www.kodak.com/go/supportTransferring, printing, and sharing picturesMarking pictures/videos as favoritesTo make your favorite pictures/videos easie

Transferring, printing, and sharing pictureswww.kodak.com/go/support 45Assigning a tag to the pictures/videos you take nextUse the Set Tag feature to

46 www.kodak.com/go/support6 TroubleshootingFor step-by-step product support, visit www.kodak.com/go/zd15support and select Interactive Troubleshootin

Troubleshootingwww.kodak.com/go/support 47In Review mode, a blue or black screen is displayed instead of a picture. Transfer the picture to the compu

48 www.kodak.com/go/supportTroubleshootingCamera does not recognize SD/SDHC Card. Purchase a certified SD/SDHC Card. Format the card (see page 37).C

Troubleshootingwww.kodak.com/go/support 49Camera/computer communicationsIf Try one or more of the followingCannot transfer pictures. (The Add New Hard

50 www.kodak.com/go/supportTroubleshootingLCD messagesIf Try one or more of the followingNo images to display Change image storage location setting

www.kodak.com/go/support 517 Getting helpHelpful linksCameraSoftwareOtherEmail, write, or phone customer support www.kodak.com/go/contactGet support

52 www.kodak.com/go/supportGetting helpNOTE: If you have questions concerning this product, you may speak with Kodak customer support.Australia 1800

www.kodak.com/go/support 538 AppendixCamera specificationsFor more specifications, visit www.kodak.com/go/zd15support.Image sensor—1/2.3-type (4:3 as

iv www.kodak.com/go/supportTable of contentsEditing videos ...

54 www.kodak.com/go/supportAppendixFocus system—TTL-AF (through-the-lens auto focus); Multi-zone AF, and Center-zone AF; Working range: 0.5 m (1.6 ft)

Appendixwww.kodak.com/go/support 55Output image size—10 MP (4:3): 3648 x 2736 pixels8.9 MP (3:2): 3648 x 2432 pixels7.5 MP (16:9): 3648 x 2048 pixels5

56 www.kodak.com/go/supportAppendixImportant safety instructionsCAUTION:Do not disassemble this product; there are no user-serviceable parts inside. R

Appendixwww.kodak.com/go/support 57 Dispose of batteries according to local and national regulations. Visit www.kodak.com/go/kes. Do not charge non-

58 www.kodak.com/go/supportAppendixCare and maintenance If you suspect water has gotten inside the camera, remove the battery and card. Allow all com

Appendixwww.kodak.com/go/support 59remanufactured materials. If it is necessary to replace the entire Product, it may be replaced with a remanufacture

60 www.kodak.com/go/supportAppendixOutside the United States and Canada In countries other than the United States and Canada, the terms and conditions

Appendixwww.kodak.com/go/support 61Canadian DOC statementDOC Class B Compliance—This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.Observa

62 www.kodak.com/go/supportAppendixChina RoHSRussian GOST-REastman Kodak CompanyRochester, NY 14650AIO-40

www.kodak.com/go/support 63Index 1AA/V out, 11about this camera, 6accessories, 2battery, 5buying, 1SD/SDHC card, 3advanced digital zoom, 5AF control,

www.kodak.com/go/support 11 Setting up your cameraAttaching the strapLoading the batteriesOther battery types see page 57Purchase accessories, such

64 www.kodak.com/go/supportIndexdoing more with your camera, 1download pictures, 1EEASYSHARE Software, installing, 1emailing pictures, videos, 6error

www.kodak.com/go/support 65Indexsoftware on, 1magnify a picture, 1maintenance, camera, 6make picture from video, 7manner/museum, 4manual, 11memoryins

66 www.kodak.com/go/supportIndexsetting, 5using, 2Rready light,1,4recycling, disposal, 6, 10red-eye, flash, 7regulatory information, 9repair, 1reset c

www.kodak.com/go/support 67Indexself-timer, 9sharpness, 3sound volume, 5tag, 4video out, 6video size, 1white balance, 2sharpness, 3shutterbutton, 1pr

68 www.kodak.com/go/supportIndexcopying, 13emailing tagged, 6out, 6protecting, 3review icons, 14reviewing, 1size, 1storage capacities, 4transfer, 1vie

2 www.kodak.com/go/supportSetting up your cameraTurning on the cameraSetting the language, date/timeNOTE: To change language or date/time in the futu

Setting up your camerawww.kodak.com/go/support 3Storing pictures on an (accessory) SD or SDHC CardYour camera has internal memory. You can purchase an