Kodak Z730 manual Computer/connectivity problems

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Troubleshooting

Status

Cause

Picture orientation is not

Set the Orientation Sensor (page 28).

accurate

 

 

 

Flash does not fire

Check flash setting, and change as needed (page 15).

 

 

Battery life is short

Wipe the contacts with a clean, dry cloth before inserting a

 

battery in the camera.

 

Insert a charged battery (page 2).

 

 

You cannot take a

Turn the camera off, then on again.

picture

Depress the shutter button all the way (page 6).

 

Insert a charged battery (page 2).

 

Wait until the ready light is green before attempting to take

 

another picture.

 

Transfer pictures to the computer (page 46), delete pictures from

 

the camera (page 33), switch image storage locations (page 25),

 

or insert a card with available memory (page 5).

 

If the camera is in Favorites mode, turn the Mode dial to a

 

different mode.

 

 

Computer/connectivity problems

Status

Cause

The computer does not

Turn on the camera.

communicate with the

Insert a charged battery (page 2).

camera

Make sure the USB cable is securely connected on the camera

 

 

and the computer port (page 46).

 

Make sure the EasyShare software is installed (page 39).

 

NOTE: This camera is not supported by Mac OS 8.6 or 9.x. You may capture

 

pictures on a card, then use a card reader to transfer them to the

 

computer.

 

 

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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 Charging the battery Installing the software firstGetting started Setting the date & time, first time Inserting the batterySetting the date and time Use only a Kodak EasyShare rechargeable Li-Ion batteryTurning the camera on and off Setting the date & time, anytimeDial from Off to Auto Checking camera status in capture mode Changing the camera screen in Auto modeStoring pictures on an optional SD or MMC card Using optional lensesSee page 61 for storage capacities Taking pictures and videos Taking a pictureUsing the diopter to sharpen the viewfinder Using the auto-focus framing marksReviewing the picture or video just taken Taking a videoSaved 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 buttonViewing single pictures and videos Reviewing pictures and videosPress the Review button 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 videosInstall the software Installing the softwareFollow the on-screen instructions to install the software Sharing pictures and videos When can I tag my pictures and videos?Press the Share button to tag pictures/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 cameraRemoving all favorites from your camera Optional settingsPreventing favorites from transferring to the 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 picturesOrdering prints online Disconnecting the camera from a PictBridge enabled printerPrinting from an optional SD or MMC card Dock compatibility for your camera Kodak EasyShare dock Docking configurationDock Camera problems TroubleshootingStatus Cause 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 customLocating holes for dock Storage capacity, 61, 62 ISOSelf portrait, 12 shutter priority, 10 snow OK button, 4 Portrait, 11 power Auto off, save, 62 camera, 3 switchRunning slide show Quickview SafetySCN Self timer SD/MMC card Sharpness Inserting Printing fromViewing picture, video information