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Troubleshooting
If | Try one or more of the following |
In Review mode, | ■ Check the image storage location setting (page 44). |
you do not see a | |
picture (or the | |
expected picture) | |
on the LCD or EVF. | |
| |
In Review mode, a | ■ Transfer the picture to the computer (see page 48), then format the |
blue or black | card or internal memory (see page 46). |
screen is displayed | CAUTION: Formatting a card deletes all pictures and videos, |
instead of a | including protected files. |
picture. | |
| |
Slide show does | ■ Check the cable connections. |
not run on external | ■ Adjust the camera Video Out setting (NTSC or PAL, see page 45). |
video device. | ■ See the external device’s user’s guide. |
|
Picture is too light. ■ Turn off the flash, or move so there is at least 2 ft (0.6 m) between the camera and the subject.
■ Decrease Exposure Compensation (see page 21).
Picture is not clear. ■ Clean the lens (see page 68).
■ Make sure your camera is not in Close-up mode.
■ Move so there is at least 2 ft (0.6 m) between the camera and the subject.
■ Press the shutter button halfway to focus and set exposure. When the framing brackets turns green, press the Shutter button completely down.
■ Place the camera on a flat, steady surface or use a tripod.
Picture is too dark. ■ Turn on the flash (see page 14).
■ Move so there is no more than 11.8 ft (3.6 m) in wide angle and 6.9 ft (2.1 m) in telephoto between the camera and the subject.
| ■ Use Fill flash (see page 14) or change your position so light is not |
| behind the subject. |
| ■ Increase Exposure Compensation (see page 21). |
| |
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Contents
Kodak Easyshare Z980
4H5212en
Back, bottom view
LCD
Front view
Table of contents
Table of contents
Purchase accessories
See other power options
Extend battery life
Charging and loading the rechargeable batteries
Turning on the camera Setting the language, date/time
Attaching the strap
Using the vertical grip for portrait orientation
Learn more about taking focused pictures see
Storing pictures on an accessory SD or Sdhc Card
Using an accessory Kodak P20 Zoom Flash
For more information See the flash documentation
Using other accessory power options
Use the Kodak 5-Volt AC Adapter to save battery power
Taking pictures/videos
Taking a picture
Using the framing marks
Taking a video
Reviewing the picture/video just taken
To review pictures/videos anytime, see
Capture modes
Scene modes
Using the zoom
Using digital zoom
Using the flash
Longer than when using preflash
To get into the scene
Using the Drive button
Using the self-timer
Release on a tripod
Child blowing out birthday
Mode Icon Description Example Burst
Taking burst pictures
Candles
Macro
Using the Focus button
Mode Icon For
Super Macro
Take the first picture
Turn the Mode dial to Panorama
Taking panoramic pictures
Mode When to use
S, and M modes
Changing P, A, S, or M mode settings
Then the exposures
Using exposure compensation with exposure bracketing
If the exposure
Interval is set to 0.3 steps Taken are
Using the histogram to view picture brightness
Understanding the picture-taking icons
Reviewing pictures/videos
Magnifying a picture during review
Playing a video
Using the undo delete feature
Deleting pictures/videos
Press the Menu button to exit the menu
Using the menu button in Review
Protecting pictures/videos from deletion
Playing a sound tag
Adding sound tags
Recording a sound tag
You can add a recording up to 1 minute long to a picture
Cropping pictures
Using Kodak Perfect Touch Technology
Using the RAW Develop feature
Press to highlight Make Picture, then press OK
Editing videos
Making a picture from a video
Press
Trimming a video
Video Press the Menu button, then to highlight the Edit tab
Press the Review button, then to find a video
Using video bookmarks
Setting bookmarks
Press OK
Using bookmarks
Making a video action print
Play a multimedia slide show loop
Making a multimedia slide show
Make a multimedia slide show that you can save
Displaying pictures/videos on a television
Press the Review button to exit Review
Viewing pictures as thumbnails
Selecting multiple pictures/videos
Using shortcuts
For quick access to the most popular functions
Copy pictures/videos
Copying pictures/videos
Understanding the review icons
Using the Capture menu
Low Color Black & White Sepia Picture Quality
Color Mode High Color
Choose color tones for pictures. Natural Color
White Balance
Using the Capture + menu
Capture + Options
Exposure Metering
Using the Setup menu
Not, the camera uses internal memory
Even if a card is installed
Image Storage
Pictures/videos
Features Auto Power Off Minutes
None-digital zoom is off Mode Orientation Sensor
Sound Volume High Medium Low Off Date & Time
Reset Camera
View camera firmware version
Format
About
Installing the software
Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software
Transferring pictures with the USB cable
Printing pictures
Transferring pictures using other options
Disconnecting the camera from a Kodak All-in-One Printer
Direct printing with a Kodak All-in-One Printer
Printing from an optional SD or Sdhc Card
Using a printer that is not Pictbridge Technology enabled
Ordering prints online
Press the Review button. Press to locate a picture
Tagging your pictures
Tagging pictures for printing
Press to select the number of copies
Tagging pictures/videos for emailing
Add a new email address or tag name
Assigning the favorite tag to pictures/videos
Assigning other tags to pictures/videos
Assigning a tag to the pictures/videos you take next
Including protected files
Camera problems
Try one or more of the following
Blue or black Card or internal memory see
Check the image storage location setting
Picture or
Instead of a
Recognize Format the card see SD/SDHC Card
Feature did not Off and then on again Take effect
Purchase a certified SD/SDHC Card
Insert a card into the slot, then push to seat see
Camera/computer communications
LCD/EVF messages Try one or more of the following
Turning on camera Help
Getting help from your camera
Great news
Helpful links
New Zealand 0800 880 Norway 23 16 21 Philippines
Australia
00 800
Turkey
Camera specifications
Combined zoom-120X
Flash modes-Auto, Fill, Red-eye Reduction, Off
Sound tag-Yes Date stamp-Yes Tripod mount-1/4 inch
Self-timer-2 seconds, 10 seconds, or 2-shot
Auto power off-Selectable 1, 3, 5, 10 minutes
When removing the battery, allow it to cool it may be hot
Storage capacities
Battery life
Extending battery life
Limited warranty coverage
Care and maintenance
Limited warranty
Limitations
Your rights
Regulatory compliance
FCC compliance and advisory
Outside the United States and Canada
N137
Australian C-Tick
Canadian DOC statement
Appendix
This class is eye-safe under all operating conditions
Class 1 LED Product EN 60825-1 and IEC
Russian GOST-R
Eastman Kodak Company Rochester, NY AIO-40
Out
Audio/video, 36 USB
Reviewing pictures
Lens, cleaning
Icons
Reviewing videos
Magnify a picture
Macintosh Computers, installing Pasm mode Software on
Panoramic pictures
Perfect Touch Technology
After taking
Self-timer
Setting
Running a slide show
Transferring pictures, videos
Optical
Warranty, 68 WEEE, 72 white balance, 42 wide angle button
After taking, 10, 23 volume, adjusting