Computer/connectivity problems, StatusSolution | Kodak 1020304

Troubleshooting

Computer/connectivity problems

StatusSolution

Slide Show does not run on an external video device

■Adjust the camera Video Out setting to NTSC or PAL (see page 44).

■Make sure the external device settings are correct. (See the device’s user guide.)

Computer does not communicate with the camera

■Turn off the camera, then turn it back on.

■Make sure the batteries are charged and installed correctly (see page 1).

■Make sure the KODAK Camera USB Cable, U-8 is connected to the camera and the computer (see page 46). Then turn on the camera.

■See KODAK Software Help at www.kodak.com/go/camerasw.

Picture quality problems

Status	Solution
Picture is not clear	■ To automatically set exposure and focus, press the Shutter button
	halfway. When the framing marks turn green, press the Shutter
	button completely down to take the picture.
	■ Clean the lens (see page 59).
	■ Make sure the camera is not in Macro mode (see page 17).
	■ Place the camera on a flat, steady surface or use a tripod (especially
	in high-zoom settings or in low light).
	■ Use a larger picture size (see page 40).
	■ If you’re manually adjusting the ISO speed, realize that high ISO
	setting may cause grainy pictures.

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Kodak 1020304 manual Computer/connectivity problems, Picture quality problems, StatusSolution

Contents

For interactive tutorials For help with your camera Kodak Easyshare Z981 Eastman Kodak Company Rochester, New York EVF/LCD Back, bottom view Front view Table of contents Table of contents Charging the rechargeable batteries See other power optionsExtend battery life Purchase accessories Loading 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 Card Use the Kodak 5-Volt AC Adapter to save battery power Using other accessory power options Taking pictures/videos Taking pictures in Smart Capture mode Press the Shutter button halfway Using the framing marksTo access your camera’s Help system, see Taking a video To review pictures/videos anytime, see Adjusting LCD brightnessTo adjust the LCD brightness for your environment, see Reviewing the picture/video just taken Capture modes Scene modes Digital zoom is not available in Smart Capture mode Using the zoomUsing digital zoom Off Never Using the flashLonger than when using preflash Light, hold the camera steady or use a tripod Release on a tripod Using the Drive buttonUsing the self-timer To get into the scene Taking burst pictures Macro AF Using the Focus buttonMode Icon For Normal AF Infinity AF Take the first picture Turn the Mode dial to PanoramaTaking panoramic pictures S, and M modes Mode When to use Changing P, A, S, or M mode settings Interval is set to 0.3 steps Taken are Using exposure compensation with exposure bracketingIf the exposure Then the exposures Review, press Menu button, then to choose Properties Using the histogram to view picture brightnessKnow when your batteries need charging Understanding the picture-taking icons Tip Do you send pictures to the same sites each time? Sharing pictures through social networksPress to choose a social networking site, then press OK Press to choose Done, then press OK Manage email addresses and Kodak Pulse Digital Frames When finished, press to choose Done, then press OK Tip Are faces not always detected? Tagging picturesTagging people Press the Review button, then to find a picture to tag Need to update a name?Tagging with keywords Tip You can have up to 20 active names Marking pictures/videos for emailing Using the keyboardPress to choose Update People Tags, then press OK Find your pictures like a pro Reviewing pictures/videosPlaying a video Press the Menu button to exit the menu Using the undo delete picture featureDeleting pictures/videos Protecting pictures/videos from deletion Viewing as thumbnails multi-up Viewing pictures/videos in different waysMagnifying a picture People All Date Smarter way to find your pictures Understanding the review icons Play a slide show loop Creating a multimedia slide showMake a slide show that you can save Displaying pictures/videos on a television Press OK to select pictures/videos Using the menu button in reviewReview Edit Setup Selecting multiple pictures/videos Press the Menu button, then to choose the Edit tab Cropping picturesCopying pictures/videos Copy pictures/videos Using Kodak Perfect Touch Technology Using the RAW Develop feature You can do incredible things with your videos Editing videosMaking a picture from a video Trimming a video Using the capture tab Using the menu button to change settings Black & White Setting More information Color Mode High ColorNatural Color Low Color AF Zone Setting More information Face DetectOff Exposure Metering Use Setup to customize other camera settings Using the Setup menuVideo settings To access your camera’s Help system, see Button is pressed in Review Setting More information Share Button Settings Show or hideVolume Individual social networking sites About Setting More information Image StorageReset Camera Language Download Kodak Software later Transferring pictures to your computer Printing from a Kodak All-in-One Printer Connecting the camera to a Kodak All-in-One PrinterPrinting pictures Direct printing with a Kodak All-in-One Printer Printing from an optional SD or Sdhc Card Disconnecting the camera from a Kodak All-in-One PrinterOrdering prints online Marking your pictures for print Turning on camera Help Getting help from your cameraGreat news Videos, including protected files TroubleshootingCamera problems Status Solution Charge the batteries see Reset CameraTransfer the pictures to the computer see Or entirely full StatusSolution Computer/connectivity problemsPicture quality problems Taken in Smart Capture mode Direct printing Pictbridge enabled printer problems Software Other Getting help on the WebCamera Face detection-Yes Face recognition-Yes Camera specificationsViewfinder-Electronic Image file format Tripod mount-1/4 inch Care and maintenanceOperating temperature-0-40C 32-104F Extending battery life Important safety instructions Do not charge non-rechargeable batteries Limited warrantyLimited warranty coverage Outside the United States and Canada LimitationsYour rights Be by negligence or other act Regulatory complianceFCC compliance and advisory Eastman Kodak Company Rochester, NY Russian GOST-R N137 Australian C-TickVcci Class B ITE Korean Class B ITE China RoHS Add keywords, names, 27 AF control Still OutDuring quickview Icons Infinity Format Guidelines, batteryEdit videos Pictures copying, 36 cropping, 36 emailing marked LCD brightness, 10, 43 lens Cleaning lens, 59 loadingLocate pictures Marking For email, 27 memory Protecting pictures, videos UsingSafety Self-timer, 15 set tag, 40 setting Emailing marked, 27 out, 44 playback Setting up the camera, 1 setup menuUndelete, undo Transfer pictures Optical Warranty, 62 white balanceVideo out, 44 viewing