Kodak Z730 manual Picture quality problems

Page 59

 

 

 

Troubleshooting

 

 

 

 

 

 

Status

 

 

Cause

 

Slide Show does not run

 

Adjust the camera Video Out setting (NTSC or PAL, page 28).

 

on an external video

 

 

Make sure the external device settings are correct (see the

 

device

 

 

device’s user’s guide).

 

 

 

 

 

Picture quality problems

 

 

 

 

 

Status

Cause

 

The picture is too dark

Use Fill flash (page 15) or change your position so light is not

 

or underexposed

 

 

behind the subject.

 

 

Move so that the distance between you and the subject is within

 

 

 

 

the effective flash range (page 15).

 

 

To automatically set exposure and focus, press the Shutter button

 

 

 

 

halfway and hold. When the ready light glows green, press the

 

 

 

 

Shutter button the rest of the way down to take the picture.

 

 

Decrease the shutter speed or increase the ISO speed (page 13).

 

 

 

 

 

The picture is too light

Turn the flash off (page 15).

 

 

Move so that the distance between you and the subject is within

 

 

 

 

the effective flash range (see page 15).

 

 

To automatically set exposure and focus, press the Shutter button

 

 

 

 

halfway and hold. When the ready light glows green, press the

 

 

 

 

Shutter button the rest of the way down to take the picture.

 

 

Increase the shutter speed or decrease the ISO speed (page 13).

 

 

 

 

 

The picture is not clear

To automatically set exposure and focus, press the Shutter button

 

 

 

 

halfway and hold. When the ready light glows green, press the

 

 

 

 

Shutter button the rest of the way down to take the picture.

 

 

Clean the lens (page 59).

 

 

Make sure the camera is not in Close-up mode if you are more

 

 

 

 

than 23.7 in. (60 cm) from your subject.

 

 

Place the camera on a flat, steady surface or use a tripod.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents User’s guide Kodak EasyShare Z730 zoom digital cameraEastman 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 Use only a Kodak EasyShare rechargeable Li-Ion battery Inserting the batterySetting the date and time Setting the date & time, first timeDial from Off to Auto Setting the date & time, anytimeTurning the camera on and off Changing the camera screen in Auto mode Checking camera status in capture modeSee page 61 for storage capacities Using optional lensesStoring pictures on an optional SD or MMC card Taking a picture Taking pictures and videosUsing the auto-focus framing marks Using the diopter to sharpen the viewfinderSaved Taking a videoReviewing the picture or video just taken Using digital zoom Using optical zoomPriority Use this mode For AutoCamera modes SceneFavorites Use this mode For ManualScene modes CustomClose-up Aperture f Depth of field Using P, A, S, M, and C modesPress the jog dial to save the setting Using the jog dial to change P, A, S, M, or C mode settingsSettings apply only in P, A, S, M, and C modes Turn the Mode dial to P, A, S, M, or CZoom position Flash Range Wide Angle Using the flashBacklit when light is behind the subject Turning on the flashFlash settings in each mode First burst PartyChildren BacklightZoom position Shooting close-up and landscape picturesClose-up pictures Landscape picturesExposure Pictures Using exposure bracketingOption Description Purpose At +, one at 0, and one atUsing exposure compensation with exposure bracketing Using burstChanging picture-taking settings Compression Areas of a scene Exposure Metering Multi-pattern defaultCenter-weight Evaluates the lighting +/- 1.0 EV IntervalSingle AF Setting Icon Options Focus Zone Multi-zone defaultAF Control Continuous AF default no icon- uses Accessory Lens AF uses TTL-AF whenLow Color Unavailable in Video modeNormal default Reset to DefaultCamera is on Setting Icon Options Liveview AutoVideo Length Continuous default Setup MenuUsing setup to customize your camera Japan most common format Entering a mode Date & TimeOrientation Sensor On default Video OutMay damage the card Pre-tagging for album namesFormatting deletes all Pictures and videosHighlight Exit, then press the OK button First-on your computerSecond-on your camera Third-transfer to your computerPress the Review button Reviewing pictures and videosViewing single pictures and videos Press the Review button Move the joystick Viewing multiple pictures and videosPlaying a video Changing the camera screenTo delete more pictures and videos, return to Step Deleting pictures and videosMagnifying pictures EXIT-exits the Delete screenProtecting pictures and videos from deletion Changing optional review settingsTagging pictures/videos for albums Press the Review button, then press the Menu button Running a slide showStarting the slide show Changing the slide show display intervalReview pictures and videos on the television Displaying pictures and videos on a televisionCopying pictures and videos Running a continuous slide show loopCopy pictures or videos Viewing picture/video informationFollow 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 Printing tagged pictures Tagging pictures for printingPress the Share button. Press to locate a picture/video Tagging pictures and videos for emailingSecond-tag pictures/videos on your camera Third-transfer and emailOn your camera Tagging pictures as favoritesTake pictures TransferPreventing favorites from transferring to the camera Optional settingsRemoving all favorites from your camera Printing and emailing favorites Turn off the camera Transferring and printing picturesTransferring pictures/videos with the USB cable Also available for transferringPrinting pictures Direct printing with a PictBridge enabled printerConnecting the camera to a PictBridge enabled printer Printing from a PictBridge enabled printerPrinting 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 Computer/connectivity problemsPicture quality problems 25, or use a different card Camera ready light statusSoftware Getting helpHelpful links CameraTelephone customer support Appendix Camera specificationsOutput image size image quality mode Accessory lens thread-Yes Lens barrier-Built-inShutter speed-64-1/2000 sec ISO speed Exposure modeBurst mode Exposure rangeAuto sleep mode-Yes minutes Self timer-10 secondsImage file format Quickview-Yes Video output-NTSC or PALActual battery life may vary based on usage Tips, safety, maintenanceImportant battery information Kodak battery replacement types/battery lifeFor more information on batteries, see Extending battery lifeBattery safety and handling Kodak 5-volt AC adapter-powers your cameraMB internal memory Storage capacitiesPicture storage capacity standard compression Picture storage capacity fine compressionIf no action for Camera To turn it back on Power-saving featuresUpgrading your software and firmware Minutes/seconds of videoLimitations WarrantyLimited warranty Limited warranty coverageOutside the United States and Canada Your rightsFCC compliance and advisory Regulatory complianceEnglish translation Canadian DOC statementClose-up/landscape IndexTo computer via USB cable, 46 custom Connector for camera dock, ii copy picturesFlash compensation, 13 range, 15 settings, 15 unit Flower Troubleshooting, 50 web linksSelf 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 Printing from SafetySCN Self timer SD/MMC card Sharpness Inserting QuickviewViewing picture, video information