Kodak Z812 IS manual S, and M modes, Mode When to use

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Doing more with your camera

P, A, S, and M modes

Use these modes when you want more control over your camera and pictures.

Mode

When to use

Press Jog dial to control

 

Program mode offers the ease of auto shooting

Exposure compensation (how

Program

with full access to all menu options. The camera

much light enters the camera),

automatically sets the shutter speed and

flash compensation, and ISO

 

aperture (f-stop) based on the scene lighting.

speed

 

 

 

 

Use Aperture Priority mode to control depth of

Aperture, exposure

Aperture

field (the range of sharpness). The aperture

compensation, flash

setting may be affected by optical zoom.

compensation, and ISO speed

Priority

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shutter Priority mode is primarily used to

Shutter speed, exposure

Shutter

prevent blur when your subject is moving. The

compensation, flash

camera automatically sets the aperture for

compensation, and ISO speed

Priority

proper exposure. (To prevent blur, use a tripod

 

 

for slow shutter speeds.)

 

 

 

 

 

Manual mode offers the highest level of creative

Aperture, shutter speed, flash

Manual

control. (To prevent blur, use a tripod for slow

compensation, and ISO speed

shutter speeds.)

 

 

 

 

Jog dial:

• Turn to access a setting.

Press to unlock the setting.

Turn to edit the setting.

• Press to lock the setting.

NOTE: Settings you change in P, A, S, or M modes apply only to pictures taken in those modes. The settings, including Flash, are maintained for P, A, S, and M modes—even when you change modes or turn off the camera. Use Reset Camera (see page 37) to reset P, A, S, or M mode to its default setting.

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Contents Kodak EasyShare Z812 is Zoom digital camera Eastman Kodak Company Rochester, New York Front view 11 12Back view LCDTable of contents Table of contents Setting up your camera Attaching the lens cap and strapLoading the battery Turning on the camera Setting the language and date/time Storing pictures on an SD card Taking pictures/videos Taking a pictureUsing the auto-focus framing marks for pictures Press the Shutter button halfwayTaking a video Using optical zoom Using digital zoomZoom position Flash distance Using the Flash buttonShutter button is pressed halfway down Red EyeUsing the Focus button Using the self-timer Using the Drive buttonUse the same procedure to take a video, but Using burst Press the Drive button to choose a burst modeUsing exposure bracketing Using the Info buttonRepeatedly press info To turn on/off What the capture icons mean Capture modes-no buttons pressedReviewing pictures and videos Magnifying a pictureProtecting pictures and videos from deletion Using the undo delete featureDeleting pictures and videos Press the Menu button to exit the menuUsing the Menu button in Review Using Kodak Perfect Touch technology Cropping picturesRecording a sound tag Adding sound tagsPlaying a sound tag Making a picture from a video Editing videosTrimming a video Making a video action print Edit tabSetting bookmarks Using video bookmarksUsing bookmarks Running a slide show Using the histogram to view picture exposureStarting the slide show Changing the slide show display interval Running a continuous slide show loopViewing as thumbnails multi-up Viewing pictures/videos in different waysDisplaying pictures and videos on a television Press the Review button to exit ReviewSelecting multiple pictures/videos Viewing by date, album, or image storageCopying pictures and videos Copy pictures or videosWhat the review icons mean Capture mode For Capture modesTurn the Mode dial to SCN Scene modesUsing the Menu button Using the capture tab Black-and-white or sepiaUsing the capture plus tab Picture focus. Ideal for general picture taking Ideal for general picture taking Available only in PasmAF Zone Area of focusUse Setup to customize your camera settings Using the Setup menuUsing the video tab Eye Preflash is set to OffContinuous default Set Album Choose Album names Off defaultCapture Frame Grid Turn framing grid on or off Off default None default-digital zoom is disabledSci-fi DefaultMinutes default MinutesIncluding protected Pictures/videos, emailTaking panoramic pictures Mode When to use S, and M modesChanging P, A, S, or M mode settings Turn the Mode dial to P, A, S, or MPress OK. Press the Share button to exit the menu Sharing your picturesTagging pictures for printing Printing tagged picturesSecond-tag pictures/videos on your camera Tagging pictures/videos for emailingFirst-on your computer Press the Share button to exit the menuView Tagging pictures as favoritesAs favorites Favorites onTagging pictures/videos for albums Optional settingsPrinting and emailing favorites Press to highlight Exit, then press OK Second-on your cameraThird-transfer to your computer Pre-tagging for album names Installing the software Transferring and printing picturesTurn off the camera Transferring picturesAlso available for transferring Turn on the cameraConnecting the camera to a PictBridge enabled printer Printing picturesTurn on the printer. Turn on the camera Printing from a PictBridge enabled printerDisconnecting the camera from a PictBridge enabled printer Press to highlight a printing option, then press OKPrinting pictures from your computer Accessories for your cameraOrdering prints online Printing from an optional SD cardInteractive Troubleshooting & Repairs Camera problemsTry one or more of the following Troubleshooting Computer/connectivity problems Turn flash off Camera Helpful linksSoftware Getting help CCD-1/2.5 in. CCD, 43 aspect ratio Camera specificationsAccessory lens thread-Yes Lens protection-Lens cap Picture sizeISO speed Exposure compensation-+/-2.0 EV with 1/3 EV stepShutter speed Video captureOrientation sensor-For pictures and video Care and maintenanceTripod mount-1/4 inch Operating temperature-32-104 F 0-40 C Video output-NTSC or PALStorage capacities Important safety instructions When removing the battery, allow it to cool it may be hotBattery life Extending battery lifeLimited warranty coverage Upgrading your software and firmware Limited warrantyLimitations Your rights Outside the United States and CanadaRegulatory compliance FCC compliance and advisoryCanadian DOC statement Australian C-TickVcci Class B ITE Korean Class B ITE Russian GOST-R Index Drive, 12Downloading pictures Edit videos Customizing camera settingsGuidelines, battery Hdtv format, 32 help FireworksLandscape, 10, 30 language, 37 LCD Kodak EasyShare software installing, 48 upgradingLens, i cap, 1 cleaning Manual, 40 manual focus, 10 memorySafety Index Undelete, undo Time, setting Timer, shutter delay, 11 tipsWarranty, 64 white balance Windows OS, installing software Transferring pictures