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KODAK EASYSHARE Z981
Digital Camera
Extended user guide
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For interactive tutorials:
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Eastman Kodak Company Rochester, New York 14650 © Eastman Kodak Company, 2009 All screen images are simulated. Kodak, EasyShare, Perfect Touch, and Pulse are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company. 4H6892_en
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Product features Back, bottom view EVF/LCD Power light Mode dial Power Vertical Shutter on/off Shutter button Flash, Focus Mode, Drive Jog dial Strap post Zoom (Telephoto, Wide Angle) Share 5V DC-In, A/V Out, USB Vertical Shutter button EVF (Electronic OK, viewfinder) LCD Delete, Menu, Info, Review EVF/LCD Tripod socket SD/SDHC Card slot, battery compartment www.kodak.com/go/support i
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Product features Front view AF Assist/ Self-timer/ Video light Flash Microphone Speaker Lens ii www.kodak.com/go/support
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Table of contents 1 1 Setting up your camera .........................................................................1 Charging the rechargeable batteries ..............................................................1 Loading the batteries ....................................................................................2 Turning on the camera ..................................................................................3 Setting the language, date/time..................................
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Table of contents 4 Reviewing and editing .........................................................................28 Reviewing pictures/videos ...........................................................................28 Deleting pictures/videos ..............................................................................29 Viewing pictures/videos in different ways.....................................................30 A smarter way to find your pictures ......................................
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1 Setting up your camera Charging the rechargeable batteries For longer life, charge KODAK Ni-MH Pre-Charged Rechargeable Batteries AA prior to use, and occasionally discharge them to depletion. Lights are on while the charger is plugged in. (See the charger documentation for instructions and charging times.) See other power options See page 7 Extend battery life See page 60 Purchase accessories www.kodak.com/go/z981accessories www.kodak.com/go/support 1
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Setting up your camera Loading the batteries 1 2 See other power options See page 7 Extend battery life See page 60 Purchase accessories www.kodak.com/go/z981accessories 2 www.kodak.com/go/support
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Setting up your camera Turning on the camera Setting the language, date/time Language: to change. OK to accept. Date/Time: At the prompt, press OK. to change current field. for previous/next field. OK to accept. NOTE: To change language or date/time in the future, use the Setup menu (see page 43). www.kodak.com/go/support 3
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Setting up your camera Attaching the strap 4 www.kodak.com/go/support
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Setting up your camera Using the vertical grip (for portrait orientation) The vertical grip makes it easier to take pictures in the vertical, portrait orientation. 1 Attach and tighten the grip. Turn on the 2 camera. Slide the Vertical Shutter switch. Take pictures in the 3 portrait orientation. Use the Vertical Shutter button to take pictures. Use to zoom. www.kodak.com/go/support 5
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Setting up your camera Storing pictures on an (accessory) SD or SDHC Card Your camera has internal memory. You can purchase an SD or SDHC Card to store more pictures and videos. (Maximum supported card size is 32 GB.) CAUTION: A card can only be inserted one way; forcing it may cause damage. Inserting or removing a card when the camera is on may damage the pictures, the card, or the camera. 1 Turn off the camera. 2 3 Purchase accessories www.kodak.com/go/z981accessories 6 www.kodak.com/go/su
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Setting up your camera Using other (accessory) power options Use the KODAK 5-Volt AC Adapter to save battery power. NOTE: The AC adapter does not charge the batteries. Purchase accessories www.kodak.com/go/z981accessories www.kodak.com/go/support 7
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2 Taking pictures/videos Taking pictures in Smart Capture mode 1 Turn the Mode dial to Smart Capture . Press the Shutter button halfway to lock the focus. 2 When the framing marks turn green, press the Shutter button completely down. EVF/LCD To save battery power, press the EVF/LCD button and use the electronic viewfinder. NOTE: For more information on Smart Capture and other modes, see page 11. Framing marks do not appear in some SCN (scene) and Video modes. 8 www.kodak.com/go/support
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Taking pictures/videos Using the framing marks Framing marks indicate the camera focus area. Framing marks 1 Press the Shutter button halfway. If the camera is not focusing on the desired subject, release the Shutter button and recompose the scene. 2 Press the Shutter button completely down to take the picture. NOTE: Multiple framing marks may appear when faces are detected. To access your camera’s Help system, see page 50. Taking a video 1 Turn the Mode dial to Video . Press the Shutter b
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Taking pictures/videos Reviewing the picture/video just taken After you take a picture/video, the LCD or EVF displays a quickview for several seconds. (To dismiss the quickview sooner, press the Shutter button halfway.) The picture/video is saved unless you press the Delete button. Delete Play a video OK To review pictures/videos anytime, see page 28. Adjusting LCD brightness To adjust the LCD brightness for your environment, see page 43. 10 www.kodak.com/go/support
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Taking pictures/videos Capture modes Choose the mode that best suits your subjects and surroundings. Capture mode For Smart Capture Excellent image quality and ease of use. ■ Faces are detected. ■ The scene is analyzed for other content and for lighting. ■ KODAK PERFECT TOUCH Technology is applied, for better pictures. You can choose the best picture size and aspect ratio for your needs—just press the Menu button and choose Picture Size. Portrait Full-frame portraits of people. Sport Subjec
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Taking pictures/videos Scene modes 1 Turn the Mode dial to Scene . 2 Press to display Scene modes. NOTE: If the mode description turns off before you finish reading it, press OK. 3 Press OK to choose a Scene mode. SCN mode For High ISO People indoors, in low-light scenes. Night Reducing red eye of people in night scenes or low-light conditions. Place the Portrait camera on a flat, steady surface or use a tripod. Landscape Far-away scenes. The camera uses infinity auto-focus. Framing marks ar
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Taking pictures/videos SCN mode For Stage People on a lit stage. Fast shutter speed, high ISO. Flash and sounds are off. (Flash setting can be changed.) Using the zoom Use optical zoom to get up to 26X closer to your subject while taking pictures/videos. IMPORTANT: If the camera is in portrait mode (see page 5), press to zoom. 1 Use the LCD or EVF to frame your subject. (For focus distances, see Camera specifications, page 57.) 2 Press Telephoto (T) to zoom in. Press Wide Angle (W) to zoom
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Taking pictures/videos Using the flash Use the flash when you take pictures at night, indoors, or outdoors in heavy shadows. Flash settings are limited in some capture modes. Press the Flash button repeatedly to scroll through flash modes. The current flash mode appears on the LCD or EVF. Flash modes Flash fires Auto When the lighting conditions require it. Fill Every time you take a picture, regardless of the lighting conditions. Use when the subject is in shadow or is “backlit” (when the
