Kodak P712 Using the framing grid to compose a picture, Flash button Drive button Focus button

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Doing more with your camera

Using the framing grid to compose a picture

The framing grid divides the LCD into thirds—vertically and horizontally. This is helpful if, for example, you want to balance a picture between water, earth, and sky.

To turn on the framing grid in Capture mode, see page 46.

Using the command dial for rapid setting changes

Use the Command dial in combination with other buttons for rapid setting changes.

Command dial

• Hold a function button and rotate the Command dial for rapid function capabilities.

• Release the function button to close the menu.

You can also use the Command dial to adjust manual settings in PASM modes, see page 38.

Function buttons that provide rapid setting changes:

•	Flash button (page 36)	•	Drive button (page 30)
•	Focus button (page 29)	•	Exposure metering button (page 39)

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Contents Kodak EasyShare P712 zoom digital camera User’s guide 4J4761en Eastman Kodak Company Rochester, New YorkFront View Diopter dial Slot for optional SD or MMC card Share button Zoom lever Menu button Command dialBack View JoystickTable of contents Table of contents Table of contents Attaching the lens cap and strap Setting up your cameraCharge the Li-Ion rechargeable battery before first use Charging the batteryLoading the battery Turning on the camera Setting the language and date/time, first timeStoring pictures on an SD or MMC card Setting the language and date/time, other timesTaking a video Taking a pictureTo view pictures and videos anytime, see Reviewing a quickview of the picture or video just takenPress the Shutter button completely down to take the picture Using the auto-focus framing marks picturesModes Using the Status buttonMode Status Button screen information Still Video Capture Pasm and CCapture icons-shutter pressed halfway Capture icons in liveview default screenTake the picture Using optical zoomUsing digital zoom Flash-to-subject distance Zoom position Flash distance Using the flip-up flashUsing an external flash unit Videos Reviewing pictures and videosPress Review to view and work with your pictures and videos PicturesMulti-up Multi-selection of pictures during reviewSingle-up Use the Zoom lever to magnify your pictures Magnifying a picture during reviewVideo Identifying the review iconsPicture Protecting pictures and videos from deletion Deleting pictures and videos Mac OS X-follow the on-screen instructions Installing the softwareFollow the on-screen instructions to install the software Transferring pictures with an EasyShare dock Transferring picturesTransferring pictures with a USB cable, model U-8 Ordering prints online Printing from an optional SD or MMC cardPrinting pictures Direct printing with a PictBridge enabled printerConnecting the camera to the printer Turn the Mode switch to or Turn on the printerAll Pictures Disconnecting the camera from the printerDock compatibility for your camera Index PrintFavorites Use this mode ForPicture-taking modes Taking pictures and videosShutter ProgramAperture PriorityCustom Scene Use this mode For ManualCustom Scene modes Turn the Mode dial to ScenePress the OK button to choose a Scene mode Text Documents Manner Use this SCN mode ForCaptures the ambiance of the candle light FlowerTake the first picture Taking panoramic picturesDefault Macro AF Using the focus buttonFocus mode Description Normal AF Some settings may be unavailable in some modes Time Lapse Drive mode Description Last BurstExposure BracketingDetermining the burst capacity Resolution Compression QuantityAE/AF lock mode Description Using the AE/AF buttonTaking pictures using the AF lock Using the program buttonProgram review settings Program capture settingsChanging the flash settings Numbers are good for portraits and low-light Pasm and C1, C2, C3 modesUse the Command dial and Set button Changing Pasm or C1, C2, C3 mode settingsUsing exposure compensation with exposure bracketing They track together. Use Using exposure meteringIcon Exposure metering options General picture takingFlash button Drive button Focus button Using the framing grid to compose a pictureFunction buttons that provide rapid setting changes To turn on the framing grid in Capture mode, seeUsing highlight/shadow clipping Using the histogramChanging picture-taking settings Capture Some settings are unavailable in Auto and SCN modesStill menu options RAW file Type defaults to StandardVideo menu options Setting Icon Options that appear in Liveview Video SizeSetup Setup menu optionsNone default- digital zoom is Setting Icon Options Set Program Button CaptureOrientation Sensor On default Quickview On defaultChoose a language Reset Camera Accessory LensOff default Date & Time Set the date and time Video Out Ntsc default-used in NorthCalibrate Imager Setting Icon Options FormatPictures and videos Internal Memory- deletesPasm and C1, C2, C3 menu options Single AF Setting IconAF Control Continuous AF default- uses external AF Normal defaultRear Sync Setting Icon Options that appear in Liveview Slow FlashProgram default Front Sync RedeyeVideo editing options Editing functions for Still and VideoStill editing options Cropping pictures Options for RAW development RAW file developmentViewing picture/video information Using the review menuReview, press the Menu button to access review functions Follow the screen prompts Making a video action print or pictureVideo action picture From a video, you can make a 4-, 9-, or 16-up pictureCopy pictures or videos Copying pictures and videosBefore you copy, make sure that To interrupt the Slide Show, press the OK button Running a slide showStarting the slide show Changing the slide show display intervalFirst-on your computer Pre-tagging for album namesRunning a continuous slide show loop Displaying pictures and videos on a televisionHighlight Exit, then press the OK button Second-on your cameraThird-transfer to your computer Tagging pictures/videos for albumsThird-transfer to your computer Second-on your cameraPrint Favorites, When can I tag my pictures and videos?Sharing your pictures Tagging pictures for printingMove to highlight Email , then press the OK button Tagging pictures and videos for emailingPrinting tagged pictures Second-tag pictures/videos on your cameraThird-transfer and email Tagging pictures as favoritesPictures to your Share your favorite pictures in 4 easy stepsTake pictures TransferView Remove all favorites Slide Show Multi-up Optional settingsRemoving all favorites from your camera Preventing favorites from transferring to the cameraPrinting and emailing favorites Try one or more of the following Camera problemsTry one or more of the following Video device User’s guide Computer/connectivity problemsTurn on the camera CameraPicture quality problems High-zoom settings or in low light Clean the lensClose-up focus specification Telephoto focus specificationStatus Solution Direct printing PictBridge problemsStill having problems? Camera Helpful linksTelephone customer support Lens Camera specificationsKodak EasyShare P712 zoom digital camera DisplaysFlash Combined zoom 60X Focus system± 2.0 EV, in 1/3 EV steps Exposure controlRemovable Flash modesExternal flash Capture modesSunset, Click WB, WB1, WB2, WB3 Kodak EasyShare P712 zoom digital camera PowerOther features Communication with computer/TVMB internal memory Storage capacitiesPicture storage capacity-JPEG fine compression Picture storage capacity-JPEG standard compressionNumber of RAW pictures Picture storage capacity-RAWVideo storage capacity Picture storage capacity-TIFF15, 30 seconds Power-saving featuresMinutes 10, 15 or Enters auto power off Turn camera Off/On If no action for Camera To turn it back onDescription Where to buy AccessoriesUsing this product Important safety instructionsKeep batteries out of the reach of children Battery safety and handlingActual battery life may vary based on usage Battery informationKodak battery replacement types/battery life Extending battery lifeKodak 5-volt AC adapter-powers your camera Kodak EasyShare printer dock-powers your camera, makesLimitations WarrantyLimited warranty Limited warranty coverageOutside the United States and Canada Your rightsFCC compliance and advisory Regulatory complianceVcci Class B ITE Australian C-TickCanadian DOC statement English translation MPEG-4Batteries IndexCustom Dial command, ii diopter, ii modeDock connector LivewiewFlash compensation, 37, 79 flash modes Drive modesViewing pictures, videos Firmware, upgrading, 89 flashISO ISO speed About pictures, videos, 49 installingKodak EasyShare software installing, 18 upgrading Grid, framing, 40 gripNight landscape, 26 night portrait, 26 party, 26, 27, 29 Running slide show Scene mode, 26 powerSetting on/off, 47 using MenusVideo quality Set button, ii settingInserting, 4 printing from, 20 slot EVF/LCD screen time out, 48 focus zone102 Combined, 78 digital, 10 optical Zoom lever, ii

Doing more with your camera

Using the framing grid to compose a picture

To turn on the framing grid in Capture mode, see page 46.

Using the command dial for rapid setting changes

Function buttons that provide rapid setting changes:

Flash button (page 36)

Drive button (page 30)

Focus button (page 29)