Using the histogram to view picture brightness

Taking pictures/videos

Using the histogram to view picture brightness

Use the histogram to evaluate the distribution of light before or after you take a picture. Optimal exposure is achieved when the peak is in the middle of the histogram. The flash may affect a picture’s light and shadow.

In P, A, S, M modes, press the Menu button, then to choose Histogram.

In Review, press Menu button, then to choose Properties.

Dark picture

Balanced picture

Bright picture

Understanding the picture-taking icons

Focus mode
Self timer/Burst
Flash mode
Capture mode	Pictures/time remaining
	Zoom slider

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Know when your batteries need charging

The battery level icon works like the gas gauge in your car, but appears only when the batteries require your attention. Charge the batteries when necessary.

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Kodak 1020304 manual Using the histogram to view picture brightness, Understanding the picture-taking icons

Contents

Kodak Easyshare Z981 For interactive tutorials For help with your camera Eastman Kodak Company Rochester, New York Back, bottom view EVF/LCD Front view Table of contents Table of contents See other power options Extend battery lifePurchase accessories Charging the rechargeable batteries Loading the batteries Turning on the camera Setting the language, date/time Attaching the strap Using the vertical grip for portrait orientation Storing pictures on an accessory SD or Sdhc Card Turn off the camera Using other accessory power options Use the Kodak 5-Volt AC Adapter to save battery power Taking pictures in Smart Capture mode Taking pictures/videos Using the framing marks To access your camera’s Help system, seeTaking a video Press the Shutter button halfway Adjusting LCD brightness To adjust the LCD brightness for your environment, seeReviewing the picture/video just taken To review pictures/videos anytime, see Capture modes Scene modes Using digital zoom Using the zoomDigital zoom is not available in Smart Capture mode Using the flash Longer than when using preflashLight, hold the camera steady or use a tripod Off Never Using the Drive button Using the self-timerTo get into the scene Release on a tripod Taking burst pictures Using the Focus button Mode Icon For Normal AFInfinity AF Macro AF Taking panoramic pictures Turn the Mode dial to PanoramaTake the first picture Mode When to use S, and M modes Changing P, A, S, or M mode settings Using exposure compensation with exposure bracketing If the exposureThen the exposures Interval is set to 0.3 steps Taken are Using the histogram to view picture brightness Know when your batteries need chargingUnderstanding the picture-taking icons Review, press Menu button, then to choose Properties Sharing pictures through social networks Press to choose a social networking site, then press OKPress to choose Done, then press OK Tip Do you send pictures to the same sites each time? When finished, press to choose Done, then press OK Manage email addresses and Kodak Pulse Digital Frames Tagging people Tagging picturesTip Are faces not always detected? Need to update a name? Tagging with keywordsTip You can have up to 20 active names Press the Review button, then to find a picture to tag Press 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 Using the undo delete picture feature Deleting pictures/videosProtecting pictures/videos from deletion Press the Menu button to exit the menu Magnifying a picture Viewing pictures/videos in different waysViewing as thumbnails multi-up Smarter way to find your pictures People All Date Understanding 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 Using the menu button in review Review Edit SetupSelecting multiple pictures/videos Press OK to select pictures/videos Cropping pictures Copying pictures/videosCopy pictures/videos Press the Menu button, then to choose the Edit tab Using Kodak Perfect Touch Technology Using the RAW Develop feature Editing videos Making a picture from a videoTrimming a video You can do incredible things with your videos Using the menu button to change settings Using the capture tab Setting More information Color Mode High Color Natural ColorLow Color Black & White Setting More information Face Detect OffExposure Metering AF Zone Video settings To access your camera’s Help system, see Using the Setup menuUse Setup to customize other camera settings Setting More information Share Button Settings Show or hide VolumeIndividual social networking sites Button is pressed in Review Setting More information Image Storage Reset CameraLanguage About Transferring pictures to your computer Download Kodak Software later Connecting the camera to a Kodak All-in-One Printer Printing picturesDirect printing with a Kodak All-in-One Printer Printing from a Kodak All-in-One Printer Ordering 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 Troubleshooting Camera problemsStatus Solution Videos, including protected files Reset Camera Transfer the pictures to the computer seeOr entirely full Charge the batteries see Picture 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 Russian GOST-R Eastman Kodak Company Rochester, NY Vcci 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 LCD brightness, 10, 43 lens Cleaning lens, 59 loading Locate picturesMarking For email, 27 memory Pictures copying, 36 cropping, 36 emailing marked Using SafetySelf-timer, 15 set tag, 40 setting Protecting pictures, videos Setting up the camera, 1 setup menu Undelete, undoTransfer pictures Emailing marked, 27 out, 44 playback Video out, 44 viewing Warranty, 62 white balanceOptical