Kodak AZ421 User Manual

User Manual

9Quick Review ...62Custom Settings ...62Face Detection ...63Movie Menu

98 99Prompts and Warning MessagesMessage Description ActionWarning! Battery exhausted.The camera battery is used up. It is a warning indicating that t

100Message Description ActionRemove USB Cable!Indicates that you can disconnect the USB cable.The message disappears after you disconnect the USB cabl

101Message Description ActionCard is not formatted.When an error occurs in the SD card, the message "Not Formatted" appears.Format the SD c

102 103102Message Description ActionExceeded maximum folder number.This indicates that the SD card exceeded the maximum number of folders (999). This

102 103TroubleshootingProblem Possible causes SolutionCamera does not turn on The battery has been depleted. The battery is not inserted correctly.

104Problem Possible Causes SolutionSaving data to memory card is slow Using a memory card below Class 4 may result in slower recording times. Use an

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10 1110CONNECTIONS ... 84Connecting to a Computer ...84Setting the USB Mode ...84Transferring files to

10 11GETTING READYYour camera box should contain the camera model you purchased along with the following accessories. If anything is missing or appea

12 13Install lens cap and neck strap

12 13Part Names  1. Zoom lever 2. Shutter button 3. Strap eyelet 4. Exposure compensation button 5. Continuous shot button 6.

14 1514   14. i button15. Indicator lamp16. Fast video recording button17. Menu button18. Micro USB port19. Micro HDMI

14 152. Insert the battery into the battery slot in the correct position as shown in the following diagram:1. Open the battery cover.Installing Bat

16 17164. Close the battery cover.3. Insert the memory card into the memory card slot as shown in the diagram below:The memory card (SD/SDHC) is opt

16 17Before charging the battery, ensure that the battery is inserted properly and the camera is off.1. Connect the camera and the power charger usin

18 19183. When the camera is turned off, you can also connect the camera to your PC using a USB cable to charge the battery.Charging indicator: Red:

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18 19Turning Camera On and OffSlide the power switch to turn on/off the camera.Power SwitchPress and hold the Playback button to power on and enter Pl

20 212. Press the button, press the up/down arrow button to select , and press the button to enter the menu.3. Press the up/down arrow button t

2120 21Resetting Date/TimeAfter you set your Date/Time for the first time, follow the instructions below to reset date and time.1. Turn the power swi

22 2322 23Press the button to display the settings: Classic, Full, Off.Classic: Displays the camera parameters on screen-0.3EV400ISO1234SD16M1/5000:

22 2322 23LCD Screen DisplayOverview of the screen icons in photo shooting mode1234-0.3EV400ISO00:56:00SD16M1/50123 4567910811121314161517182019F3.0F3

2410 Video Quality11 ISO Value (Adjustable in Mode)12 Remaining Recording time13 Exposure Compensation (EV value) (Adjustable in M

25Overview of the Screen Icons in Movie Mode-0.3 EV00:56:0000:56:00SD21 3478101415136591112x1.0x1.01 Movie Mode Icons2 Macro Mode3 Self-Timer Self-

26 2726Overview of the Screen Icons in Playback Mode1DPOF File 8Image Zone2File Protection9Shooting Date3Memory space (indicating the current number o

26 27Using the Mode DialThis camera provides a convenient mode dial that allows you to manually switch between different modes with ease. The availab

28 2928 29Auto Mode is the easiest mode to take photos. While operating in this mode, the camera automatically optimizes numerous camera settings to

2 32About this ManualThank you for purchasing this KODAK PIXPRO Digital Camera. Please read this manual carefully and keep it in a safe place for fut

28 2928 29Shutter Priority When (Shutter Priority) is selected, you can adjust the shutter speed ,ISO value and EV value. The camera automatically s

30 3130 31Manual Mode When selecting manual ( ) mode, you can set the aperture / shutter speed manually and ISO value.1. Turn the Mode Dial to an

30 3130 31In Portrait Mode, the camera is set to automatically adjust camera exposure for realistic portrayal of skin tones.1. Turn the Mode Dial to

32 3332 33Panorama Mode With Panorama Mode, you can take a series of pictures which will be stitched automatically into a ultra-wide panoramic pictur

32 3332 33Scene Mode Flash Mode, Self-Timer, Macro Mode, and Exposure Compensation are all disabled in Panorama Mode.In the process of shooting in the

34Scene Description Pet Mode Rapidly identify pet (dog/cat), capture the dynamic moment of pet. SunsetFor sunsets. Capture subjects in strong sunlight

35Auto Scene Mode (ASCN)In “ASCN” scene mode, the camera can detect different environments intelligently and automatically select the best scene and p

36 3736Mode Name Description Landscape ModeFor landscapes, will automatically adjust the exposure and reproduce vivid green and blue colors. Portrait

36 37Custom Settings The user can store the frequently used shooting modes and parameters and switch to this mode for quick adjustment.Settings under

38 39387. Turn the mode dial to switch to the custom settings ( ). 8. The photo settings you stored the last time are invoked.When the mode is u

2 3SAFETY NOTESSafety notes for this camera Do not drop the camera or allow it to hit solid objects. Do not attempt to disassemble the camera. To p

38 39Your camera is equipped with two types of zoom functions: Optical Zoom and Digital Zoom. Toggle the Zoom Lever of the camera to zoom in or out of

40 41Focus SettingIn different photo shooting modes, you can select different focus methods.1. Press the up arrow button ( ) to display the setting

40 41Macro ModeThe Macro Setting is ideal for shooting small objects or close-up photos. This mode allows you to focus on subjects very close to the c

42 43Self-Timer SettingUsing this function can take photos at regu-lar time. The camera can be set to shoot after 2 seconds, 10 seconds since pressing

42 43Flash Mode The Flash is used to illuminate a subject in low light or for fill-in lighting to achieve better illumination of a subject with pronou

44 45The white balance function allows adjustment of the color temperature for different light sources (Adjustable in Mode).Follow the steps be

44 45Follow the steps below to configure the Continuous Shot Settings:1. Press the to enter the Continuous Shot Menu.Single2. Press the left/right

46 47EV SettingThe EV function menu of the camera includes functions, such as EV adjustment, ISO, Shutter Adjustment, Aperture Adjustment, etc. Using

4746 47ISOThe ISO function allows you to set the sensitivity of the camera's light sensor based on the brightness of the scene. To improve the c

48 4948 49Aperture AdjustmentYou can adjust the aperture size value. Selecting a large aperture opening will emphasize the point of focus and show a b

4Safety notes for battery If the rechargeable Li-ion battery is used for the camera, only charge it with the supplied battery charger. If battery fl

48 4948 49i Button Function MenuMode: The Image Color Setting allows you to select different color effects.1. Press the button to select th

50 5150 51Viewing Photos and VideosPLAYBACKPhotos and videos are previewed in portrait mode even when made as landscape. To view photos and videos on

50 5150 51Thumbnail ViewWhen in Playback Mode, rotate the Zoom Lever counter clockwise to the position to display thumbnail images of the photos and

52 53Using Zoom Playback (for still pictures only)3. Rotate the Zoom Lever clockwise to ( ) to zoom in.4. The bottom right corner of the screen wi

52 53Photos and Video DeletionIn playback mode, press the down arrow button ( ) to delete your photos and videos.To delete photos or videos:1. Pres

54 5554 55You can use this setting to view the pictures taken by the method of slide playing. 1. Press button to enter playback screen.2. Press bu

54 5554 55Photo Setup MenuUSING THE MENUSMode: 1. In Photo Shooting Mode, press the button to enter the Photo Shooting Menu.2. Press t

56Image SizeThe size setting refers to the image resolution in pixels. A higher image resolution allows you to print that image in larger sizes with

57Cont. AFEnable the continuous AF to be able to continuously focus automatically when taking pictures.There are 2 options: • Off• OnHDRUse this s

58Face BeautifierSet the effect of the Face Beautifier mode. Face Beautifier Mode has 3 effects: • Effect 1: Skin Soften• Effect 2: Skin Soften +

5Safety notes for memory card Do not drop the memory card or allow it to hit solid objects to avoid damaging it. Do not attempt to disassemble or re

59• Shooting menu in the shooting mode (O: Optional X: Not optional)OptionsShooting Modesо о о о о о16Mо о о о о ох о о о о ох о о о о ох о о о о хх

60 61Mode: 1. Press the button in Photo Shooting Mode and press the up/down button to select .2. Press the button to enter the m

6160 61AF-Assist BeamIn a darker environment, AF Assist Beam can be turned on for better focus.Digital ZoomTurn on or off the digital zoom.Date Imprin

62Quick ReviewThis option allows quick review of the photos immediately after they are taken. Each photo is displayed on the LCD screen based on the s

63Face DetectionFor detecting and focusing on faces to make all faces as clear as possible in photo mode.There are 2 options:• Off• On

64 65Movie MenuMode: 1. Turn the mode dial, select the mode and press the button to enter the Movie Menu.Expo Metering: AiAE2. Press the up/down

6564 65AIAE (Artificial Intelligence AE): Automatically selects the central and peripheral metering, to calculate the reasonable value of metering by

66 67Movie Setting MenuMode: 1. Turn the Mode Dial and select to enter the video recording screen.2. Press the button, press the up/down arrow b

6766 67Custom SettingsCustom Settings stores the current movie shooting mode and its parameters. The stored mode and parameters are directly invoked i

68 69Playback MenuMode: 1. Press the button to display the playback screen and press button to enter the menu.2. Press the up/down arrow button

6 76Other Safety Notes Do not disconnect the power or turn the camera off during the update process. Doing so may cause incorrect data to be written

6968 69Playback1. Press the button, select the settings, and press the button to display the settings screen.2. Press the left/right button t

70 : HDR : Cancel4. After using the HDR function, the image will be saved as a new file and the original file is still stored in the memory.Red-Eye R

714. Press the button to confirm the setting.The beauty feature mentioned here is the individual beautification for three effects, beauty mode all

72 7372ResizeThis setting allows you to resize a picture to a particular resolution and saves it as a new picture.1. In Playback Mode, press the left

72 73This setting allows you to change the picture color effect. The file is saved as a new photo and stored in memory together with the original pho

74 75Mode: 1. Press the button to show the playback screen, press the button, and press the up/down button to select .2. Press the button t

7574 75There are 4 sub menus available:• One: Lock the selected photo or video if they are unprotected; unlock the selected photo or video if they a

76DeleteYou can delete one or all photo/video files.To delete photo or video files:1. Press the up/down arrow button to select 「Delete」and press the

77TrimThe Trim Setting allows you to crop photos and save them as new pictures.1. Press the up/down arrow button to select「Trim」and press the butto

78 79Setup Menu1. Press the button in any mode and press the up/down button to select .2. Press the button to enter the menu.3. Press up/down

6 7BEFORE YOU START ...1SAFETY NOTES ...3CONTENTS ... 7GETTING READY ... 11Accesso

7978 79Sound SettingsTo change this setting:1. Select「Sound Settings」in the basic settings menu. Press the button or right arrow button to enter the

80 8180LanguageRefer to the “Reset your language” section on page 20. ZoneThe Zone setting is a useful function for your overseas trips. This feature

80 81Format MemoryPlease note: formatting enables you to delete all contents in the memory card and built-in memory, including protected photo and mov

82Copy to CardUse this setting to copy the files stored in the internal memory to an SD memory card.1. Press the button, press the up/down arrow bu

83FW VersionUse this setting to view the current camera firmware version.1. Press the button, press the up/down arrow button to select and press

84 85Connecting to a ComputerYou can use a USB cable to connect the camera and copy (transmit) photos to a computer, printer or other device.Setting t

8584 85Transferring files to your computerThe computer will automatically detect the camera as a removable drive. Double-click the My Computer icon on

86 87Video SystemUse this feature to switch the video system from either NTSC or PAL.1. Press the button, press the up/down arrow button to select

86 87This camera supports the wireless connection for Eye-Fi memory card, Enable Eye-Fi connection by following below steps.1. Press the button, pr

88 89Supported HDMI ConnectionsHDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface), is a fully digital audio/video transmission interface, through which unco

8BASIC OPERATION ... 39Using the Zoom Function ...39Focus Setting ...40Macro Mode ...

88 89Connecting to a PictBridge Compatible PrinterPictBridge technology allows printing of the photos saved in the memory card by the printer. To find

90 9190Connecting to your Printer1. Make sure the printer is turned on.2. Connect one end of the supplied USB cable to the USB port on your camera.3

90 91After setting the USB mode to Printer, the PictBridge Menu will appear.Press the up/down arrow button to select a menu item and press the butto

923. Press the up/down arrow button to select the number of copies for the currently displayed photo.4. Press the button and the following screen

935. Select「Yes」and press the button to confirm; select「Cancel」to cancel printing.Print IndexYou can print all photos in the camera via this functio

94 9594Print DPOF ImagesTo use DPOF printing, you must select your photos for printing using the DPOF settings beforehand. See “DPOF” section on page

94 95Effective Image Sensor Pixels16.15 MegapixelsTotal Image Sensor Pixels16.44 Megapixels [1/2.3"CCD]LensFocal Length 4.3mm (Wide) - 180.6mm (T

96Number of Recording PixelsStill Image(4:3)16MP: 4608×3456 10MP: 3648×2736 5MP: 2592×1944 3MP: 2048×1536 0.3MP: 640×480(3:2)14MP: 4608×3072(16:9)12MP

97HDR YesVideo Panorama Up to 180°(Horizontal)LCD Display 3.0 inch (460k Pixels)ISO Sensitivity Auto, ISO80/100/200/400/800/1600/3200(4M)AF MethodSing

98 9998FlashFlash Method Pop-up (Manual)Flash ModesForce Off, Flash Auto, Force Flash, Slow Sync., Slow Sync. + Red-Eye, Red-Eye ReductionShooting Ra