Kodak Z612 manual Changing picture-taking settings, Setting Icon Options Picture Size, Compression

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Doing more with your camera

Changing picture-taking settings

You can change settings to get the best results from your camera:

1Press the Menu button. (Some settings are unavailable in some modes.)

2Press to highlight the setting you wish to change, then press the OK button.

3Choose an option, then press the OK button.

4Press the Menu button to exit.

Setting

Icon

Options

Picture Size

 

6.0 MP (default)—for printing up to 20 x 30 in.

Choose a picture resolution.

 

(51 x 76 cm); pictures are highest resolution and

This setting remains until you

 

largest file size.

 

5.3. MP (3:2)— ideal for printing 4 x 6 in.

change it.

 

 

 

(10 x 15 cm) prints without cropping. Also for printing

 

 

up to 20 x 30 in. (51 x 76 cm).

 

 

4.0 MP— for printing up to 11 x 14 in. (28 x 36 cm);

 

 

pictures are medium resolution with smaller file size.

 

 

3.1 MP—for printing up to 8 x 10 in. (20 x 25 cm);

 

 

pictures are medium resolution with smaller file size.

 

 

1.1 MP—for printing 4 x 6 in. (10 x 15 cm) prints,

 

 

emailing, Internet, screen display, or for conserving

 

 

space.

 

 

 

Compression

 

Fine—take higher quality pictures.

Choose a compression.

 

Standard (default)—take standard quality

This setting remains until you

 

pictures.

change it.

 

Basic—take more pictures.

 

 

See Storage capacities on page 65.

 

 

 

Video Size

 

640 x 480 (default)—higher resolution and file

Choose a video resolution.

 

size. Video plays in a 640 x 480 pixel window (VGA).

This setting remains until you

 

320 x 240—lower resolution and file size. Video

change it.

 

plays in a 320 x 240 pixel window (QVGA).

 

 

 

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Contents Kodak EasyShare Z612 zoom digital camera Eastman Kodak Company Rochester, New York 4J4801enFront View Back View Table of contents Table of contents Setting up your camera Attaching the lens cap and camera strapCharge the Li-Ion rechargeable battery before first use Charging the batteryLoading the battery For more battery information, seeLanguage Setting the language and date/time, other times Storing pictures on an SD or MMC cardTaking pictures and videos Taking a pictureCapture modes in liveview Capture modes-shutter pressed halfwayReviewing a quickview of the picture or video just taken Viewing multi-up thumbnailsUsing the Auto-Focus AF framing marks pictures Press the Shutter button completely down to take the pictureVideos Reviewing pictures and videosPictures Press Review to view and work with your pictures and videosVideo Identifying the review iconsPicture Checking camera and picture status Review optionsMagnifying a picture during review Using optical zoomUse this feature to view the magnification of the picture To zoom outTake the picture or video Using the flip-up flashUsing advanced digital zoom Flash-to-subject distance Zoom position Flash distanceProtecting pictures and videos from deletion Deleting pictures and videosMac OS X-follow the on-screen instructions Installing the softwareFollow the on-screen instructions to install the software Also available for transferring Transferring picturesTransferring pictures with a USB cable, model U-8 Printing pictures Direct printing with a PictBridge enabled printerConnecting the camera to the printer Printing pictures Turn the Mode dial to Auto or Favorites Turn on the printerDisconnecting the camera from a PictBridge printer Ordering prints online Printing pictures from your computerYou can also check dock compatibility for your camera at Kodak EasyShare dock Docking configurationDock compatibility for your camera Picture-taking modes Shutter Use this mode For AperturePriority ManualPress the OK button to close the selection process Turn the Mode dial to SceneScene modes Children Action pictures of children in bright light Beach Bright beach scenes Snow Bright snow scenes FireworksTripod Flash-icon behavior Changing the flash settingsFires again when the picture is taken Off NeverDefault Using the focus buttonFocus mode Description Normal AF Macro AFUsing self-timer, burst, and exposure bracketing Some settings may be unavailable in some modesFlash forced off If exposure Using the histogram to view picture brightnessUsing exposure compensation with exposure bracketing Interval is set to Taken arePasm modes Changing Pasm mode settings Turn the Mode dial to P, A, S, or MCompression Changing picture-taking settingsSetting Icon Options Picture Size Video SizeMinutes AF Control AF ZoneSelectable-zone AF- use Setup Menu See Customizing your camera Normal defaultInternal memory, even if a card is installed Low ColorCustomizing your camera Low default Medium High Date & Time Setting Icon Options Date StampCamera Sounds Theme default-overall Off Advanced Digital ZoomChoose a language Reset Camera To turn off Video Out Ntsc default- used in NorthOr mode change Print Warning Camera defaultsViewing picture/video information Review mode, press the Info button to view the settingsSetting Icon Options Format CardCard is inserted in the camera Copying pictures and videosBefore you copy, make sure that Copy pictures or videosPress the Menu button to exit the menu Making a video action print or pictureVideo action picture Video picture Using Kodak Perfect Touch technology Cropping picturesChanging the slide show display interval Running a slide showStarting the slide show To interrupt the Slide Show, press the OK buttonDisplaying pictures and videos on a television Pre-tagging for album namesRunning a continuous slide show loop First-on your computerTagging pictures/videos for albums Second-on your cameraThird-transfer to your computer Highlight Exit, then press the OK buttonThird-transfer to your computer Second-on your cameraPress to highlight Exit, then press the OK button Tagging pictures for printing When can I tag my pictures and videos?Sharing your pictures FavoritesSecond-tag pictures/videos on your camera Tagging pictures and videos for emailingPrinting tagged pictures Third-transfer and email Tagging pictures as favoritesPress the Share button to exit the menu Share your favorite pictures in 4 easy stepsOptional favorite settings Printing favorites Removing all favorites from your cameraPreventing favorites from transferring to the camera Emailing favorites Camera problems Try one or more of the followingTry one or more of the following Computer/connectivity problems Picture quality problemsMode-dial-light indicator status Direct printing PictBridge problems Status SolutionOther Helpful linksCamera Telephone customer support Disk spaceDisplays Camera specificationsKodak EasyShare Z612 zoom digital camera LensCapture ExposureFlash Review PowerOther features Communication with computer/TV32-104 F 0-40 C Storage capacities Internal memoryStandard compression Power-saving features If no action for Camera To turn it back onImportant safety instructions Using this productBattery safety and handling Extending battery life Battery informationKodak battery replacement types/battery life Actual battery life may vary based on usageKodak EasyShare printer dock-powers your camera, makes Kodak 3-volt AC adapter-powers your cameraLimited warranty coverage WarrantyLimited warranty LimitationsYour rights FCC compliance and advisory Regulatory complianceOutside the United States and Canada Canadian DOC statement Australian C-TickVcci Class B ITE English translationNumerics EnhancementComputer Camera defaults, return to, 38 camera dockAttaching Copy picturesFireworks Firmware, upgrading, 71 flash Guidelines, batteryViewing pictures, videos Flash buttonAttaching, 1 lighting About pictures, videos, 39 installingLens LightsPrinter dock, 17, 71 printing On/off switchSCN, 21 self-portrait, 23 shutter priority, 22 snow About SafetySepia Support, technical Reset camera, 38 return, 36 reviewSpeaker Specifications, camera, 61 sport Thumbnails, viewing, 9 tipsVideo out, regional setting Ntsc PAL USB, A/V out