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Kodak Z812 IS manual Table of contents

Models: Z812 IS

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1	Setting up your camera	1
	Attaching the lens cap and strap	1
	Loading the battery	2
	Turning on the camera	3
	Setting the language and date/time	3
	Storing pictures on an SD card	4
2	Taking pictures/videos	5
	Taking a picture	5
	Using optical zoom	8
	Using the Flash button	9
	Using the Focus button	10
	Using the Drive button	11
	Using the Info button	13
3	Working with pictures/videos	15
	Reviewing pictures and videos	15
	Deleting pictures and videos	16
	Using the Menu button in Review	17
	Using Kodak Perfect Touch technology	18
	Cropping pictures	18
	Adding sound tags	19
	Editing videos	20
	Using the histogram to view picture exposure	23
	Running a slide show	23
	Viewing pictures/videos in different ways	25
	Selecting multiple pictures/videos	26
	Copying pictures and videos	27
	What the review icons mean	28

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User’s guide Kodak EasyShare Z812 IS zoom digital cameraEastman Kodak Company, 2007 All screen images are simulated Eastman Kodak Company Rochester, New YorkProduct features Front viewMode dial On/Off switchProduct features Back viewTable of contents Table of contents Attaching the lens cap and strap Setting up your cameraSetting up your camera Loading the batterycamera battery KLIC-8000 To replace batteries and extend battery life, see pageSetting up your camera Turning on the camera Setting the language and date/timeLanguage to changeSetting up your camera Storing pictures on an SD cardoptional card 3 Turn on the cameraTaking a picture Taking pictures/videosAF/AE indicator LCD or EVF electronic viewfinderWhen the framing marks turn green, focus is accomplished Using the auto-focus framing marks for pictures1 Press the Shutter button halfway 2 Press the Shutter button completely down to take the pictureTaking pictures/videos Taking a videoUsing digital zoom Using optical zoomThe zoom indicator shows zoom status Zoom indicatorZoom position Using the Flash buttonFlash distance The current flash mode appears in the status areato have more control over camera focusing Using the Focus button1 Turn the Mode dial to P, A, S, or M mode see page 2 Press the Focus button repeatedly until theUse the same procedure to take a video, but Using the Drive buttonUsing the self-timer there is no more storage space Using burstPress the Drive button to choose a burst mode 2 Press the Shutter button halfway to focus and set exposureUsing exposure bracketing Using the Info buttonTaking pictures/videos What the capture icons meanCapture modes-no buttons pressed Capture modes-shutter pressed halfwayReviewing pictures and videos Working with pictures/videosMagnifying a picture VideosDeleting pictures and videos Using the undo delete featureProtecting pictures and videos from deletion Working with pictures/videosUsing the Menu button in Review Cropping pictures Using Kodak Perfect Touch technologyRecording a sound tag Adding sound tagsPlaying a sound tag The sound tag is applied to your pictureTrimming a video Editing videosMaking a picture from a video Press the Menu button, then Making a video action print1 Press the Review button, then to find a video Using bookmarks Using video bookmarksSetting bookmarks Running a slide show Using the histogram to view picture exposureStarting the slide show Working with pictures/videosRunning a continuous slide show loop The interval setting remains until you change itChanging the slide show display interval Displaying pictures and videos on a television Viewing pictures/videos in different waysViewing as thumbnails multi-up Working with pictures/videosViewing by date, album, or image storage Selecting multiple pictures/videosCopy pictures or videos Copying pictures and videosPerfect Touch tech. Mode indicator Album Scroll arrows Review mode What the review icons meanBattery level Video controls Working with pictures/videosDoing more with your camera Capture modeCapture modes Shutter Priority, and Manual modeNOTE To avoid blur, place the camera on a tripod SCN Scene modes1 Turn the Mode dial to To return to Smart Scene mode, turn the mode dial to Smart SceneNOTE To avoid blur, place the camera on a tripod Using the Menu buttonblack-and-white or sepia Using the capture tabStandard default-medium compression medium Doing more with your cameraDoing more with your camera Using the capture plus tabSpot-similar to Center-weight, except the metering is Multi-pattern default-evaluates lighting conditionsusing exposure bracketing Available only in PASM modeUsing the video tab Using the Setup menuEye Preflash is set to Off Doing more with your cameraDoing more with your camera internal memory, even if a card is installedto videos and to pictures in the camera. If not, the camera uses internalReset all settings to factory defaults NTSC default-used in North America andChoose the regional setting that lets you Doing more with your camerapictures/videos, email including protectedto access settings, then OK Doing more with your cameraTaking panoramic pictures P, A, S, and M modes When to useMode Doing more with your camera1 Turn the Mode dial to P, A, S, or M Changing P, A, S, or M mode settingsFlash Compensation-adjust flash brightness Doing more with your cameraPrinting tagged pictures Sharing your picturesTagging pictures for printing First-on your computer Tagging pictures/videos for emailingSecond-tag pictures/videos on your camera Selected addresses are checkedTurn the Mode dial to Favorites Tagging pictures as favoritesDoing more with your camera Preventing camera favorites from synchronizing with the softwareTagging pictures/videos for albums Optional settingsPrinting and emailing favorites First-on your computerThird-transfer to your computer Second-on your camera1 Press the Review button, then find the picture/video 2 Press the Menu button 3 Press to highlight Album, then press OKFirst-on your computer Pre-tagging for album namesSecond-on your camera Third-transfer to your computerTransferring and printing pictures Installing the softwareTransferring and printing pictures Transferring picturesAlso available for transferring Connecting the camera to a PictBridge enabled printer Direct printing with a PictBridge enabled printerPrinting pictures Printing with a Kodak EasyShare printer dockDisconnecting the camera from a PictBridge enabled printer Printing from a PictBridge enabled printerOrdering prints online Accessories for your cameraPrinting pictures from your computer Printing from an optional SD cardTry one or more of the following TroubleshootingCamera problems Try one or more of the following TroubleshootingNOTE The flash does not fire in all modes pagePicture quality problems Computer/connectivity problemsTroubleshooting Insert a charged battery pageTroubleshooting Direct printing PictBridge problemsMake sure camera is not in Close-up/Macro mode if you are more accessing internal memory/card or FavoritesHelpful links Getting helpCamera SoftwareCzech Republic Getting helptoll free 000800 440 International Toll LineAccessory lens thread-Yes Lens protection-Lens cap Camera specificationsAppendix Picture sizeISO speed Shutter speedVideo capture Image file formatTripod mount-1/4 inch Operating temperature-32-104 F 0-40 C Care and maintenanceVideo output-NTSC or PAL PictBridge support-YesStorage capacities Important safety instructionsWhen removing the battery, allow it to cool it may be hot Keep batteries out of the reach of childrenExtending battery life Battery lifeLimited warranty coverage Limited warrantyUpgrading your software and firmware LimitationsAppendix Your rightsOutside the United States and Canada FCC compliance and advisory Regulatory complianceMPEG-4 AppendixAustralian C-Tick Canadian DOC statementWaste Electrical and Electronic Equipment labeling China RoHSEastman Kodak Company Rochester, NY AIO-40 VCCI Class B ITE Korean Class B ITE Russian GOST-RAppendix Index guidelines, battery customizing camera settingsdownloading pictures edit videoslens, i cap, 1 cleaning Kodak EasyShare software installing, 48 upgradinglandscape, 10, 30 language, 37 LCD manual, 40 manual focus, 10 memoryIndex safety