Kodak EASYSHARE Z980 User Manual

KODAK EASYSHARE Z980Digital CameraExtended user guidewww.kodak.comFor interactive tutorials, visit www.kodak.com/go/howtoFor help with your camera, vi

4 www.kodak.com/go/supportSetting up your cameraUsing the vertical grip (for portrait orientation)The vertical grip makes it easier to take pictures i

Setting up your camerawww.kodak.com/go/support 5Storing pictures on an (accessory) SD or SDHC CardYour camera has internal memory. You can purchase an

6 www.kodak.com/go/supportSetting up your cameraUsing an (accessory) KODAK P20 Zoom FlashFor more information See the flash documentationPurchase acc

Setting up your camerawww.kodak.com/go/support 7Using other (accessory) power optionsUse the KODAK 5-Volt AC Adapter to save battery power.NOTE: The

8 www.kodak.com/go/support2 Taking pictures/videosTaking a pictureNOTE: For more information on Smart Capture and other modes, see page 11. Framing m

Taking pictures/videoswww.kodak.com/go/support 9Using the framing marksFraming marks indicate the camera focus area. 1 Press the Shutter button halfwa

10 www.kodak.com/go/supportTaking pictures/videosReviewing the picture/video just takenAfter you take a picture/video, the LCD or EVF displays a quick

Taking pictures/videoswww.kodak.com/go/support 11Capture modesCapture mode ForSmart CaptureGeneral picture taking—it offers excellent image quality an

12 www.kodak.com/go/supportTaking pictures/videosScene modes1 Turn the Mode dial to Scene .2 Press to display Scene modes.NOTE: If the mode desc

Taking pictures/videoswww.kodak.com/go/support 13Using the zoomUse optical zoom to get up to 24X closer to your subject while taking pictures/videos.I

Eastman Kodak CompanyRochester, NY 14650© Kodak, 2008All screen images are simulated.Kodak, EasyShare, and Perfect Touch are trademarks of Eastman Kod

14 www.kodak.com/go/supportTaking pictures/videosUsing the flash Use the flash when you take pictures at night, indoors, or outdoors in heavy shadows.

Taking pictures/videoswww.kodak.com/go/support 15Using the Drive buttonUsing the self-timerUse the self-timer when you want to be included in a pictur

16 www.kodak.com/go/supportTaking pictures/videosTaking burst pictures1 In most Still modes, press the Drive button until the desired burst icon is di

Taking pictures/videoswww.kodak.com/go/support 17Using the Focus button1 In most Still modes, press the Focus button until the desired focus icon is d

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

Taking pictures/videoswww.kodak.com/go/support 19P, A, S, and M modesUse these modes when you want more control over your camera and pictures.NOTE: S

20 www.kodak.com/go/supportTaking pictures/videosChanging P, A, S, or M mode settingsPASM modes control the aperture (f-number, also known as f-stop),

Taking pictures/videoswww.kodak.com/go/support 21Using exposure compensation to adjust brightnessIn P, A, S, and Panorama modes, you can adjust exposu

22 www.kodak.com/go/supportTaking pictures/videosUsing the histogram to view picture brightnessUse the histogram to evaluate the distribution of light

www.kodak.com/go/support 233 Working with pictures/videosReviewing pictures/videosPress the Review button to view and work with your pictures/videos

Product featureswww.kodak.com/go/support iBack, bottom view1 Hot shoe (for optional external flash) 10 , OK2 Power button 11 Delete/Menu/Info/Review b

24 www.kodak.com/go/supportWorking with pictures/videosPlaying a video 1 Press the Review button.2 Press to locate previous/next video.3 Press OK to

Working with pictures/videoswww.kodak.com/go/support 25Protecting pictures/videos from deletion1 Press the Review button, then to find a picture.2 P

26 www.kodak.com/go/supportWorking with pictures/videosAdding sound tagsYou can add a recording (up to 1 minute long) to a picture.NOTE: Only one sou

Working with pictures/videoswww.kodak.com/go/support 27Cropping picturesYou can crop a picture so that only the desired portion of the picture remains

28 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 29Using the RAW Develop featureIn P, A, S, M, Sport, Portrait, and SCN modes, you can take pictur

30 www.kodak.com/go/supportWorking with pictures/videosEditing videosMaking a picture from a videoYou can choose a single frame from a video, then mak

Working with pictures/videoswww.kodak.com/go/support 31Trimming a videoYou can delete an unwanted portion from the beginning or end of a video.1 Press

32 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 33Using bookmarks1 Press the Review button, then to find a video.2 Press to play the video. T

ii www.kodak.com/go/supportProduct featuresFront view1Flash2 Microphones (2)3Speaker4Lens5 Self-timer/Video/AF Assist light214253

34 www.kodak.com/go/supportWorking with pictures/videosMaking a video action printFrom a video, you can make a 4-, 9-, or 16-up picture, suitable for

Working with pictures/videoswww.kodak.com/go/support 35Making a multimedia slide showUse Multimedia Slide Show to display your pictures/videos on the

36 www.kodak.com/go/supportWorking with pictures/videosDisplaying pictures/videos on a televisionYou can display pictures/videos on a television, comp

Working with pictures/videoswww.kodak.com/go/support 37Viewing pictures as thumbnails1 Press the Review button.2 Press the Wide Angle (W) button to c

38 www.kodak.com/go/supportWorking with pictures/videosUsing shortcutsFor quick access to the most popular functions: 1 Press the Info button. The s

Working with pictures/videoswww.kodak.com/go/support 39Copying pictures/videosYou can copy pictures/videos from a card to internal memory or from inte

40 www.kodak.com/go/support4 Using the menu buttonUsing the Capture menuYou can change settings to get the best results from your camera.NOTE: Some m

Using the menu buttonwww.kodak.com/go/support 41Color ModeChoose color tones for pictures.High ColorNatural ColorLow ColorBlack & WhiteSepiaNOTE:

42 www.kodak.com/go/supportUsing the menu buttonUsing the Capture + menuPress Menu, , , and OK to access settingsCapture + OptionsWhite BalanceChoose

Using the menu buttonwww.kodak.com/go/support 43Using the Setup menuExposure Bracketing IntervalChoose the difference in exposure compensation while u

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

44 www.kodak.com/go/supportUsing the menu buttonImage StorageChoose a storage location for pictures/videos.Auto—the camera uses the card if one is in

Using the menu buttonwww.kodak.com/go/support 45Advanced Digital ZoomZoom using optical, then digital zoom.Not available in Smart Capture mode.Pause—z

46 www.kodak.com/go/supportUsing the menu buttonFormatCAUTION:Formatting deletes all pictures/videos, including those that are protected. Memory Card—

www.kodak.com/go/support 475 Transferring, printing, and sharing picturesInstalling the softwareCAUTION:Install EASYSHARE Software before connecting

48 www.kodak.com/go/supportTransferring, printing, and sharing picturesTransferring pictures with the USB cableLearn more about connecting www.kodak.

Transferring, printing, and sharing pictureswww.kodak.com/go/support 49Transferring pictures using other optionsYou can also use a card reader to tran

50 www.kodak.com/go/supportTransferring, printing, and sharing picturesUsing a printer that is not PICTBRIDGE Technology enabledAfter you transfer pic

Transferring, printing, and sharing pictureswww.kodak.com/go/support 51Tagging your picturesYou can tag your pictures so they are easy to: Print Ema

52 www.kodak.com/go/supportTransferring, printing, and sharing picturesTagging pictures/videos for emailingIt’s simple to tag pictures so that they’re

Transferring, printing, and sharing pictureswww.kodak.com/go/support 53Assigning the favorite tag to pictures/videosTo make your favorite pictures/vid

iv www.kodak.com/go/supportTable of contentsUsing the RAW Develop feature ...29Editing

54 www.kodak.com/go/supportTransferring, printing, and sharing picturesAssigning a tag to the pictures/videos you take nextUse the Set Tag feature to

www.kodak.com/go/support 556 TroubleshootingFor step-by-step product support, visit www.kodak.com/go/z980support and select Step-by-Step Solutions an

56 www.kodak.com/go/supportTroubleshootingIn Review mode, you do not see a picture (or the expected picture) on the LCD or EVF. Check the image stora

Troubleshootingwww.kodak.com/go/support 57Camera does not recognize SD/SDHC Card. Purchase a certified SD/SDHC Card. Format the card (see page 46).C

58 www.kodak.com/go/supportTroubleshootingCamera/computer communicationsIf Try one or more of the followingCannot transfer pictures. (The Add New Hard

Troubleshootingwww.kodak.com/go/support 59LCD/EVF messagesIf Try one or more of the followingNo images to display Change image storage location sett

60 www.kodak.com/go/support7 Getting helpGetting help from your cameraYou want the most from your camera. You want to understand: What it can do for

Getting helpwww.kodak.com/go/support 61Helpful linksCameraSoftwareOtherEmail, write, or phone customer support www.kodak.com/go/contactGet support for

62 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 638 AppendixCamera specificationsFor more specifications, visit www.kodak.com/go/z980support.CCD—1/2.3-type (4:3 aspect rati

www.kodak.com/go/support 11 Setting up your cameraCharging and loading the rechargeable batteriesSee other power options see page 7Extend battery li

64 www.kodak.com/go/supportAppendixISO speed—Smart Capture mode: Auto, ISO 64–1600P mode: Auto: 64–400; Manual: 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 64

Appendixwww.kodak.com/go/support 65Self-timer—2 seconds, 10 seconds, or 2-shotMicrophones—StereoSpeaker—2Output image size—Smart Capture mode12 MP (4:

66 www.kodak.com/go/supportAppendixStorage capacitiesThe LCD displays the number of pictures (or minutes/seconds of video) remaining. For average SD C

Appendixwww.kodak.com/go/support 67 Do not allow batteries to touch metal objects, including coins. Otherwise, a battery may short circuit, discharge

68 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 69used in making repairs, those parts may be remanufactured, or may contain remanufactured materials. If it is necess

70 www.kodak.com/go/supportAppendixYour rightsSome states or jurisdictions do not allow exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages

Appendixwww.kodak.com/go/support 71technician for additional suggestions. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible

72 www.kodak.com/go/supportAppendixWaste Electrical and Electronic Equipment/Battery disposalKorean Class B ITEVCCI Class B ITEChina RoHSIn Europe: Fo

Appendixwww.kodak.com/go/support 73Class 1 LED Product (EN 60825-1 and IEC 60825-1) This class is eye-safe under all operating conditions.Russian GOS

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

74 www.kodak.com/go/supportIndex 1AA/V out, 36about this camera, 46AC adapters, 7accessories, 49battery, 67buying, 61SD/SDHC card, 5advanced digital z

www.kodak.com/go/support 75Indexdoing more with your camera, 40download pictures, 47EEASYSHARE Software, installing, 47emailing pictures, videos, 52e

76 www.kodak.com/go/supportIndexMMACINTOSH Computers, installing software on, 47magnify a picture, 23maintenance, camera, 68make picture from video, 3

www.kodak.com/go/support 77IndexQquickviewsetting, 44using, 10RRAW file format, 29recycling, disposal, 68, 72red-eye, flash, 14regulatory information

78 www.kodak.com/go/supportIndexquickview, 44reset camera, 45self-timer, 15sharpness, 43sound volume, 45tag, 44video out, 45video size, 40white balanc

www.kodak.com/go/support 79Indexaction print, 34copying, 39emailing tagged, 52out, 45protecting, 25review icons, 39reviewing, 23size, 40storage capac

Setting up your camerawww.kodak.com/go/support 3Attaching the strap12