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KODAK PLAYFULL
Video Camera / Ze1
Extended user guide
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For help with your camera:
www.kodak.com/go/Ze1support
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Eastman Kodak Company Rochester, New York 14650 © Kodak, 2011 All screen images are simulated. Kodak and PlayFull are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company. ArcSoft and MediaImpression are trademarks of ArcSoft, Inc. HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. 4H7353_en
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Product features Front view Lens Microphone www.kodak.com/go/support i
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Product features Back, side views Settings button Record mode Record/OK button Delete button HDMI™ Out Share button Review button Battery Charging light Slot for optional accessory SD/SDHC Card Power button On bottom: • Speaker • Tripod socket • Infrared receiver 5V-In, A/V (for optional remote control) Camera Reset button ii www.kodak.com/go/support
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Product features Opening the USB arm Pull the USB release to 1 the right and down. 2 Pull the USB arm to the left. NOTE: The USB arm is fairly flexible. To close the USB arm, reverse these 2 steps. www.kodak.com/go/support iii
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Recording Video length Recording Zoom Playback Video/picture number Volume Elapsed time Understanding the status icons iv www.kodak.com/go/support
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Table of contents 1 1 Setting up your camera .........................................................................1 Charging the battery .....................................................................................1 Charging using USB ......................................................................................2 Inserting an accessory SD or SDHC Card ........................................................3 Connecting the strap...............................................
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1 Setting up your camera Charging the battery Use this procedure to charge the battery or power the camera with AC power. Charge the battery as often as you like—you can’t over-charge—but always fully charge before using. IMPORTANT: The battery is not removable. Charging light: • Blinking = charging • Steady On = charged (approx. 3–3.5 hours) Yours may differ. KODAK Camera USB Cable, Micro B / 5-Pin (Use only the cable included with this camera.) See other charging solutions page 2 1 www.kodak
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Setting up your camera Charging using USB IMPORTANT: The battery charges when the computer is on and awake; so disable your computer’s hibernation, sleep, and standby modes. NOTE: It may be convenient to use a USB extension cable to connect the camera to the computer. Charging light: • Blinking = charging • Steady On = charged (approx. 4.5 hours) Open the USB arm page iii www.kodak.com/go/support 2
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Setting up your camera Inserting an accessory SD or SDHC Card Your camera has limited internal memory—perfect for a few practice videos/pictures. For the best experience, we strongly suggest purchasing a card (SDHC Class 4 or higher) to store more. (Maximum supported size: 32 GB.) CAUTION: A card can only be inserted one way; forcing it may cause damage. Inserting or removing a card while the camera is on may damage the video/pictures, the card, or the camera. 1 Turn off the camera. 2 Inser
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Setting up your camera Connecting the strap www.kodak.com/go/support 4
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2 Using your camera Turning on the camera Setting the date/time Language to change. to accept. OK Date/Time At the prompt, press OK. to change current field. for previous/next field. to accept. OK Change date/time later page 11 5 www.kodak.com/go/support
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Using your camera Recording videos, taking pictures When you turn on the camera, it’s ready to record. Start/stop recording. Zoom in/out. Turn on the Glare Shield (if enabled in the Settings menu) to improve LCD viewability. In Liveview, press to change recording modes (video/pictures). In Review or in a menu, press to go to Liveview. Recording modes WVGA (iPad 1080p 720p/60 fps 720p Still Compatible) best for viewing on a best for best for best for computer, sharing on for pictures viewin
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Using your camera Playing videos Review. 1 2 Previous/next video. 3 Play/Pause. OK (Press and hold to Stop.) Adjust volume. Delete video/pictures. While playing, fast-forward/fast rewind. Use the optional remote control page 13 7 www.kodak.com/go/support
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Using your camera Transferring, sharing online, editing Connect the camera to the 1 computer USB port. (It turns on automatically.) If this is the first time you’ve 2 connected to this computer, follow the prompts to install the KODAK Share Button App. Follow the on-screen instructions to 3 transfer and share videos. NOTE: It may be convenient to use a USB extension cable to connect the camera to the computer. WINDOWS OS-based computers: Install ARCSOFT MEDIAIMPRESSION for KODAK Softwa
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Using your camera Deleting videos/pictures 1 Review. 2 Previous/next. 3 Delete. Highlight Delete or OK, then press the 4 OK button. 9 www.kodak.com/go/support
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Using your camera Viewing on a TV If you have an HD television, use an HDMI cable—and get the richest playback experience. (Cables may be sold separately.) HDMI Cable AV Cable NOTE: Set your TV’s input setting to HDMI or AV. Set Video Output (NTSC/PAL) page 11 Power the camera by AC power page 1 Purchase accessories www.kodak.com/go/accessories www.kodak.com/go/support 10
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Using your camera Using the settings menu LCD Brightness & Glare Shield—Turn on to improve LCD viewability in bright conditions. (See more about the Glare Shield feature, page 6.) Effects—Vivid Color, Normal Color, Sepia, B&W, High Saturation, or 70s Film Video Resolution—HD 1080p, HD 720p, HD 720p 60 fps, WVGA Microphone Gain—Adjust sensitivity of the internal microphone. Sounds & LED—Turn sounds and the Video Recording light on/off. Date/Time—Set the date/time. Share Settings—Choose which so
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Using your camera Using the Trim Video feature Use the Trim Video feature to remove an unwanted video start and/or finish, leaving only the desired portion. 1 Press the Review button, then to find a video to trim. Optional: Play, then pause the video at the desired new start point. 2 Press the Settings button . 3 Press to choose Trim Video, then press OK. An instruction screen appears. After you read it, press OK. 4 When prompted, press to move the Start marker to the new position, then pr
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Delete Stop Previous/Next Reverse/Forward OK/Play Liveview Review Mode (Video/Still) Volume/Zoom Using your camera Using the optional remote control Use the optional remote control to review videos and pictures. Go to www.kodak.com/go/accessories. Remove the tab to activate the battery Using the remote control 13 www.kodak.com/go/support
