Eastman Kodak Company Rochester, New York

Eastman Kodak Company

Rochester, New York 14650

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Kodak Z730 manual Eastman Kodak Company Rochester, New York

Contents

Kodak EasyShare Z730 zoom digital camera User’s guide Eastman 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 Setting the date & time, first time Inserting the batterySetting the date and time Use only a Kodak EasyShare rechargeable Li-Ion battery Dial from Off to Auto Setting the date & time, anytimeTurning the camera on and off Checking camera status in capture mode Changing the camera screen in Auto mode See page 61 for storage capacities Using optional lensesStoring pictures on an optional SD or MMC card Taking pictures and videos Taking a picture Using the diopter to sharpen the viewfinder Using the auto-focus framing marks Saved Taking a videoReviewing the picture or video just taken Using optical zoom Using digital zoom Scene Use this mode For AutoCamera modes Priority Custom Use this mode For ManualScene modes Favorites Close-up Using P, A, S, M, and C modes Aperture f Depth of field Turn 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 setting Turning on the flash Using the flashBacklit when light is behind the subject Zoom position Flash Range Wide Angle Flash settings in each mode Backlight PartyChildren First burst Landscape pictures Shooting close-up and landscape picturesClose-up pictures Zoom position At +, one at 0, and one at Using exposure bracketingOption Description Purpose Exposure Pictures Using burst Using exposure compensation with exposure bracketing Changing picture-taking settings Compression +/- 1.0 EV Interval Exposure Metering Multi-pattern defaultCenter-weight Evaluates the lighting Areas of a scene Accessory Lens AF uses TTL-AF when Setting Icon Options Focus Zone Multi-zone defaultAF Control Continuous AF default no icon- uses Single AF Reset to Default Unavailable in Video modeNormal default Low Color Setup Menu Setting Icon Options Liveview AutoVideo Length Continuous default Camera is on Using setup to customize your camera Video Out Entering a mode Date & TimeOrientation Sensor On default Japan most common format Pictures and videos Pre-tagging for album namesFormatting deletes all May damage the card Third-transfer to your computer First-on your computerSecond-on your camera Highlight Exit, then press the OK button Press the Review button Reviewing pictures and videosViewing single pictures and videos Changing the camera screen Viewing multiple pictures and videosPlaying a video Press the Review button Move the joystick EXIT-exits the Delete screen Deleting pictures and videosMagnifying pictures To delete more pictures and videos, return to Step Changing optional review settings Protecting pictures and videos from deletion Tagging 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 button Running a continuous slide show loop Displaying pictures and videos on a televisionCopying pictures and videos Review pictures and videos on the television Viewing picture/video information Copy pictures or videos Follow 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 Tagging pictures for printing Printing tagged pictures Third-transfer and email Tagging pictures and videos for emailingSecond-tag pictures/videos on your camera Press the Share button. Press to locate a picture/video Transfer Tagging pictures as favoritesTake pictures On your camera Preventing favorites from transferring to the camera Optional settingsRemoving all favorites from your camera Printing and emailing favorites Also available for transferring Transferring and printing picturesTransferring pictures/videos with the USB cable Turn off the camera Printing from a PictBridge enabled printer Direct printing with a PictBridge enabled printerConnecting the camera to a PictBridge enabled printer Printing pictures Printing 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/connectivity problems Computer Picture quality problems Camera ready light status 25, or use a different card Camera Getting helpHelpful links Software Telephone customer support Accessory lens thread-Yes Lens barrier-Built-in Camera specificationsOutput image size image quality mode Appendix Exposure range Exposure modeBurst mode Shutter speed-64-1/2000 sec ISO speed Quickview-Yes Video output-NTSC or PAL Self timer-10 secondsImage file format Auto sleep mode-Yes minutes Kodak battery replacement types/battery life Tips, safety, maintenanceImportant battery information Actual battery life may vary based on usage Kodak 5-volt AC adapter-powers your camera Extending battery lifeBattery safety and handling For more information on batteries, see Picture storage capacity fine compression Storage capacitiesPicture storage capacity standard compression MB internal memory Minutes/seconds of video Power-saving featuresUpgrading your software and firmware If no action for Camera To turn it back on Limited warranty coverage WarrantyLimited warranty Limitations Your rights Outside the United States and Canada Regulatory compliance FCC compliance and advisory Canadian DOC statement English translation Index Close-up/landscape Troubleshooting, 50 web links Connector for camera dock, ii copy picturesFlash compensation, 13 range, 15 settings, 15 unit Flower To computer via USB cable, 46 custom Self 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 Quickview SafetySCN Self timer SD/MMC card Sharpness Inserting Printing from Viewing picture, video information