Kodak 1020304 manual S, and M modes, Mode When to use

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Taking pictures/videos

P, A, S, and M modes

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

Jog dial

Mode			When to use	Press Jog dial to control
			Program mode offers the ease of auto shooting with	Exposure compensation (how
			Program mode offers the ease of auto shooting with	Exposure compensation (how
			full access to all menu options. The camera	much light enters the
			automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture	camera), flash compensation,
			(f-stop) based on the scene lighting.	and ISO speed
			Aperture Priority mode controls depth of field (the	Aperture, exposure
			Aperture Priority mode controls depth of field (the	Aperture, exposure
			range of sharpness). The aperture setting may be	compensation, flash
			affected by optical zoom.	compensation, and ISO speed
			Shutter Priority mode controls shutter speed. The	Shutter speed, exposure
			Shutter Priority mode controls shutter speed. The	Shutter speed, exposure
			camera automatically sets the aperture for proper	compensation, and flash
			exposure. (To prevent blur, use a tripod for slow	compensation
			shutter speeds.)
			Manual mode offers the highest level of creative	Aperture, shutter speed, flash
			Manual mode offers the highest level of creative	Aperture, shutter speed, flash
			control. (To prevent blur, use a tripod for slow shutter	compensation, and ISO speed
			speeds.)

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 (page 45) to reset P, A, S, or M modes to their default settings.

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Contents For interactive tutorials For help with your camera Kodak Easyshare Z981Eastman Kodak Company Rochester, New York EVF/LCD Back, bottom viewFront view Table of contents Table of contents Extend battery life See other power optionsPurchase accessories Charging the rechargeable batteriesLoading the batteries Turning on the camera Setting the language, date/time Attaching the strap Using the vertical grip for portrait orientation Turn off the camera Storing pictures on an accessory SD or Sdhc CardUse the Kodak 5-Volt AC Adapter to save battery power Using other accessory power optionsTaking pictures/videos Taking pictures in Smart Capture modeTo access your camera’s Help system, see Using the framing marksTaking a video Press the Shutter button halfwayTo adjust the LCD brightness for your environment, see Adjusting LCD brightnessReviewing the picture/video just taken To review pictures/videos anytime, seeCapture modes Scene modes Using digital zoom Using the zoomDigital zoom is not available in Smart Capture mode Longer than when using preflash Using the flashLight, hold the camera steady or use a tripod Off NeverUsing the self-timer Using the Drive buttonTo get into the scene Release on a tripodTaking burst pictures Mode Icon For Normal AF Using the Focus buttonInfinity AF Macro AFTaking panoramic pictures Turn the Mode dial to PanoramaTake the first picture S, and M modes Mode When to useChanging P, A, S, or M mode settings If the exposure Using exposure compensation with exposure bracketingThen the exposures Interval is set to 0.3 steps Taken areKnow when your batteries need charging Using the histogram to view picture brightnessUnderstanding the picture-taking icons Review, press Menu button, then to choose PropertiesPress to choose a social networking site, then press OK Sharing pictures through social networksPress to choose Done, then press OK Tip Do you send pictures to the same sites each time?Manage email addresses and Kodak Pulse Digital Frames When finished, press to choose Done, then press OKTagging people Tagging picturesTip Are faces not always detected? Tagging with keywords Need to update a name?Tip You can have up to 20 active names Press the Review button, then to find a picture to tagPress to choose Update People Tags, then press OK Using the keyboardMarking pictures/videos for emailing Playing a video Reviewing pictures/videosFind your pictures like a pro Deleting pictures/videos Using the undo delete picture featureProtecting pictures/videos from deletion Press the Menu button to exit the menuMagnifying a picture Viewing pictures/videos in different waysViewing as thumbnails multi-up People All Date Smarter way to find your picturesUnderstanding the review icons Make a slide show that you can save Creating a multimedia slide showPlay a slide show loop Displaying pictures/videos on a television Review Edit Setup Using the menu button in reviewSelecting multiple pictures/videos Press OK to select pictures/videosCopying pictures/videos Cropping picturesCopy pictures/videos Press the Menu button, then to choose the Edit tabUsing Kodak Perfect Touch Technology Using the RAW Develop feature Making a picture from a video Editing videosTrimming a video You can do incredible things with your videosUsing the capture tab Using the menu button to change settingsNatural Color Setting More information Color Mode High ColorLow Color Black & WhiteOff Setting More information Face DetectExposure Metering AF ZoneVideo settings To access your camera’s Help system, see Using the Setup menuUse Setup to customize other camera settings Volume Setting More information Share Button Settings Show or hideIndividual social networking sites Button is pressed in ReviewReset Camera Setting More information Image StorageLanguage AboutDownload Kodak Software later Transferring pictures to your computerPrinting pictures Connecting the camera to a Kodak All-in-One PrinterDirect printing with a Kodak All-in-One Printer Printing from a Kodak All-in-One PrinterOrdering prints online Disconnecting the camera from a Kodak All-in-One PrinterPrinting from an optional SD or Sdhc Card Marking your pictures for print Great news Getting help from your cameraTurning on camera Help Camera problems TroubleshootingStatus Solution Videos, including protected filesTransfer the pictures to the computer see Reset CameraOr entirely full Charge the batteries seePicture quality problems Computer/connectivity problemsStatusSolution Taken in Smart Capture mode Direct printing Pictbridge enabled printer problems Camera Getting help on the WebSoftware Other Viewfinder-Electronic Camera specificationsFace detection-Yes Face recognition-Yes Image file format Operating temperature-0-40C 32-104F Care and maintenanceTripod mount-1/4 inch Extending battery life Important safety instructions Limited warranty coverage Limited warrantyDo not charge non-rechargeable batteries Your rights LimitationsOutside the United States and Canada FCC compliance and advisory Regulatory complianceBe by negligence or other act Eastman Kodak Company Rochester, NY Russian GOST-RVcci Class B ITE Korean Class B ITE Australian C-TickN137 China RoHS During quickview OutAdd keywords, names, 27 AF control Still Edit videos Infinity Format Guidelines, batteryIcons Locate pictures LCD brightness, 10, 43 lens Cleaning lens, 59 loadingMarking For email, 27 memory Pictures copying, 36 cropping, 36 emailing markedSafety UsingSelf-timer, 15 set tag, 40 setting Protecting pictures, videosUndelete, undo Setting up the camera, 1 setup menuTransfer pictures Emailing marked, 27 out, 44 playbackVideo out, 44 viewing Warranty, 62 white balanceOptical