Kodak Z730 manual Eastman Kodak Company Rochester, New York

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Contents Kodak EasyShare Z730 zoom digital camera User’s guideEastman Kodak Company Rochester, New York Top, front view Back, bottom view Table of contents Table of contents Table of contents Getting started Installing the software firstCharging the battery Setting the date & time, first time Inserting the batterySetting the date and time Use only a Kodak EasyShare rechargeable Li-Ion batteryDial from Off to Auto Setting the date & time, anytimeTurning the camera on and off Checking camera status in capture mode Changing the camera screen in Auto modeSee page 61 for storage capacities Using optional lensesStoring pictures on an optional SD or MMC card Taking pictures and videos Taking a pictureUsing the diopter to sharpen the viewfinder Using the auto-focus framing marksSaved Taking a videoReviewing the picture or video just taken Using optical zoom Using digital zoomScene Use this mode For AutoCamera modes PriorityCustom Use this mode For ManualScene modes FavoritesClose-up Using P, A, S, M, and C modes Aperture f Depth of fieldTurn the Mode dial to P, A, S, M, or C Using the jog dial to change P, A, S, M, or C mode settingsSettings apply only in P, A, S, M, and C modes Press the jog dial to save the settingTurning on the flash Using the flashBacklit when light is behind the subject Zoom position Flash Range Wide AngleFlash settings in each mode Backlight PartyChildren First burstLandscape pictures Shooting close-up and landscape picturesClose-up pictures Zoom positionAt +, one at 0, and one at Using exposure bracketingOption Description Purpose Exposure PicturesUsing burst Using exposure compensation with exposure bracketingChanging picture-taking settings Compression +/- 1.0 EV Interval Exposure Metering Multi-pattern defaultCenter-weight Evaluates the lighting Areas of a sceneAccessory Lens AF uses TTL-AF when Setting Icon Options Focus Zone Multi-zone defaultAF Control Continuous AF default no icon- uses Single AFReset to Default Unavailable in Video modeNormal default Low ColorSetup Menu Setting Icon Options Liveview AutoVideo Length Continuous default Camera is onUsing setup to customize your camera Video Out Entering a mode Date & TimeOrientation Sensor On default Japan most common formatPictures and videos Pre-tagging for album namesFormatting deletes all May damage the cardThird-transfer to your computer First-on your computerSecond-on your camera Highlight Exit, then press the OK buttonPress the Review button Reviewing pictures and videosViewing single pictures and videos Changing the camera screen Viewing multiple pictures and videosPlaying a video Press the Review button Move the joystickEXIT-exits the Delete screen Deleting pictures and videosMagnifying pictures To delete more pictures and videos, return to StepChanging optional review settings Protecting pictures and videos from deletionTagging pictures/videos for albums Changing the slide show display interval Running a slide showStarting the slide show Press the Review button, then press the Menu buttonRunning a continuous slide show loop Displaying pictures and videos on a televisionCopying pictures and videos Review pictures and videos on the televisionViewing picture/video information Copy pictures or videosFollow the on-screen instructions to install the software Installing the softwareInstall the software Press the Share button to tag pictures/videos When can I tag my pictures and videos?Sharing pictures and videos Tagging pictures for printing Printing tagged picturesThird-transfer and email Tagging pictures and videos for emailingSecond-tag pictures/videos on your camera Press the Share button. Press to locate a picture/videoTransfer Tagging pictures as favoritesTake pictures On your cameraPreventing favorites from transferring to the camera Optional settingsRemoving all favorites from your camera Printing and emailing favorites Also available for transferring Transferring and printing picturesTransferring pictures/videos with the USB cable Turn off the cameraPrinting from a PictBridge enabled printer Direct printing with a PictBridge enabled printerConnecting the camera to a PictBridge enabled printer Printing picturesPrinting from an optional SD or MMC card Disconnecting the camera from a PictBridge enabled printerOrdering prints online Dock Kodak EasyShare dock Docking configurationDock compatibility for your camera Status Cause TroubleshootingCamera problems Computer/connectivity problems ComputerPicture quality problems Camera ready light status 25, or use a different cardCamera Getting helpHelpful links SoftwareTelephone customer support Accessory lens thread-Yes Lens barrier-Built-in Camera specificationsOutput image size image quality mode AppendixExposure range Exposure modeBurst mode Shutter speed-64-1/2000 sec ISO speedQuickview-Yes Video output-NTSC or PAL Self timer-10 secondsImage file format Auto sleep mode-Yes minutesKodak battery replacement types/battery life Tips, safety, maintenanceImportant battery information Actual battery life may vary based on usageKodak 5-volt AC adapter-powers your camera Extending battery lifeBattery safety and handling For more information on batteries, seePicture storage capacity fine compression Storage capacitiesPicture storage capacity standard compression MB internal memoryMinutes/seconds of video Power-saving featuresUpgrading your software and firmware If no action for Camera To turn it back onLimited warranty coverage WarrantyLimited warranty LimitationsYour rights Outside the United States and CanadaRegulatory compliance FCC compliance and advisoryCanadian DOC statement English translationIndex Close-up/landscapeTroubleshooting, 50 web links Connector for camera dock, ii copy picturesFlash compensation, 13 range, 15 settings, 15 unit Flower To computer via USB cable, 46 customSelf portrait, 12 shutter priority, 10 snow Storage capacity, 61, 62 ISOLocating holes for dock Running slide show Portrait, 11 power Auto off, save, 62 camera, 3 switchOK button, 4 Quickview SafetySCN Self timer SD/MMC card Sharpness Inserting Printing fromViewing picture, video information