Table of contents | Kodak Z980 manual

Table of contents
1	Setting up your camera	1
	Charging and loading the rechargeable batteries	1
	Turning on the camera	2
	Setting the language, date/time	2
	Attaching the strap	3
	Using the vertical grip (for portrait orientation)	4
	Storing pictures on an (accessory) SD or SDHC Card	5
	Using an (accessory) KODAK P20 Zoom Flash	6
	Using other (accessory) power options	7
2	Taking pictures/videos	8
	Taking a picture	8
	Taking a video	9
	Capture modes	11
	Using the zoom	13
	Using the flash	14
	Using the Drive button	15
	Using the Focus button	17
	Taking panoramic pictures	18
	P, A, S, and M modes	19
	Using exposure compensation to adjust brightness	21
	Using the histogram to view picture brightness	22
	Understanding the picture-taking icons	22
3	Working with pictures/videos	23
	Reviewing pictures/videos	23
	Deleting pictures/videos	24
	Using the menu button in Review	25
	Adding sound tags	26
	Cropping pictures	27
	Using KODAK PERFECT TOUCH Technology	28
www.kodak.com/go/support		iii

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Kodak Z980 manual Table of contents

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Kodak Easyshare Z980 4H5212en LCD Back, bottom view Front view Table of contents Table of contents Extend battery life See other power optionsPurchase accessories Charging and loading the rechargeable batteries Turning on the camera Setting the language, date/time Attaching the strap Learn more about taking focused pictures see Using the vertical grip for portrait orientation Storing pictures on an accessory SD or Sdhc Card For more information See the flash documentation Using an accessory Kodak P20 Zoom Flash Use the Kodak 5-Volt AC Adapter to save battery power Using other accessory power options Taking a picture Taking pictures/videos Taking a video Using the framing marks To review pictures/videos anytime, see Reviewing the picture/video just taken Capture modes Scene modes Using digital zoom Using the zoom Longer than when using preflash Using the flash Using the self-timer Using the Drive buttonTo get into the scene Release on a tripod Taking burst pictures Mode Icon Description Example BurstChild blowing out birthday Candles Mode Icon For Using the Focus buttonMacro Super Macro 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 If the exposure Using exposure compensation with exposure bracketingThen the exposures Interval is set to 0.3 steps Taken are Understanding the picture-taking icons Using the histogram to view picture brightness Magnifying a picture during review Reviewing pictures/videos Playing a video Using the undo delete featureDeleting pictures/videos Press the Menu button to exit the menu Using the menu button in ReviewProtecting pictures/videos from deletion Recording a sound tag Adding sound tagsPlaying a sound tag You can add a recording up to 1 minute long to a picture Cropping pictures Using Kodak Perfect Touch Technology Using the RAW Develop feature Press to highlight Make Picture, then press OK Editing videosMaking a picture from a video Press Trimming a videoVideo Press the Menu button, then to highlight the Edit tab Setting bookmarks Using video bookmarksPress the Review button, then to find a video Press OK Using bookmarks Making a video action print Play a multimedia slide show loop Making a multimedia slide showMake a multimedia slide show that you can save Displaying pictures/videos on a television Press the Review button to exit Review Viewing pictures as thumbnailsSelecting multiple pictures/videos For quick access to the most popular functions Using shortcuts Copy pictures/videos Copying pictures/videosUnderstanding the review icons Using the Capture menu Low Color Black & White Sepia Picture Quality Color Mode High ColorChoose color tones for pictures. Natural Color Capture + Options Using the Capture + menuWhite Balance Exposure Metering Using the Setup menu Image Storage Even if a card is installedNot, the camera uses internal memory Pictures/videos Sound Volume High Medium Low Off Date & Time None-digital zoom is off Mode Orientation SensorFeatures Auto Power Off Minutes Reset Camera View camera firmware version FormatAbout Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software Installing the software Transferring pictures with the USB cable Disconnecting the camera from a Kodak All-in-One Printer Transferring pictures using other optionsPrinting pictures Direct printing with a Kodak All-in-One Printer Printing from an optional SD or Sdhc Card Using a printer that is not Pictbridge Technology enabledOrdering prints online Tagging pictures for printing Tagging your picturesPress the Review button. Press to locate a picture Press to select the number of copies Add a new email address or tag name Tagging pictures/videos for emailing Assigning other tags to pictures/videos Assigning the favorite tag to pictures/videos Assigning a tag to the pictures/videos you take next Including protected files Camera problemsTry one or more of the following Picture or Check the image storage location settingBlue or black Card or internal memory see Instead of a Purchase a certified SD/SDHC Card Feature did not Off and then on again Take effectRecognize Format the card see SD/SDHC Card Insert a card into the slot, then push to seat see Camera/computer communications LCD/EVF messages Try one or more of the following Turning on camera Help Getting help from your cameraGreat news Helpful links 00 800 AustraliaNew Zealand 0800 880 Norway 23 16 21 Philippines Turkey Combined zoom-120X Camera specifications Flash modes-Auto, Fill, Red-eye Reduction, Off Sound tag-Yes Date stamp-Yes Tripod mount-1/4 inch Self-timer-2 seconds, 10 seconds, or 2-shotAuto power off-Selectable 1, 3, 5, 10 minutes Storage capacities When removing the battery, allow it to cool it may be hot Extending battery life Battery life Limited warranty coverage Care and maintenanceLimited warranty Limitations FCC compliance and advisory Regulatory complianceYour rights Outside the United States and Canada N137 Australian C-TickCanadian DOC statement Appendix Russian GOST-R Class 1 LED Product EN 60825-1 and IECThis class is eye-safe under all operating conditions Eastman Kodak Company Rochester, NY AIO-40 Audio/video, 36 USB Out Icons Lens, cleaningReviewing pictures Reviewing videos Panoramic pictures Macintosh Computers, installing Pasm mode Software onMagnify a picture Perfect Touch Technology Setting Self-timerAfter taking Running a slide show Transferring pictures, videos Optical Warranty, 68 WEEE, 72 white balance, 42 wide angle buttonAfter taking, 10, 23 volume, adjusting