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KODAK PLAYTOUCH Video Camera
Extended user guide
Model Zi10
www.kodak.com
For interactive tutorials:
www.kodak.com/go/howto
For help with your camera:
www.kodak.com/go/support
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Eastman Kodak Company Rochester, New York 14650 © Kodak, 2010 All screen images are simulated. Kodak and PlayTouch are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company. HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. 4H7217_en
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Product features Front view Focus switch (Close-up/Normal) Jack for external microphone, headphones Video Recording LED Microphone Lens A/V Out IR receiver, for optional remote HDMI™ Out control Micro USB, for 5V DC In USB Release USB arm www.kodak.com/go/support i
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Product features Accessing the USB arm Open the door. 1 2 Slide the USB lock. Pull down the USB arm. 3 ii www.kodak.com/go/support
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Product features Back view, touchscreen gestures Power button Battery compartment, SD/SDHC Card slot Speaker Battery charging light Record/OK button Strap post Tripod socket Tap (or tap and hold) Swipe Drag www.kodak.com/go/support iii
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Recording Liveview e t s Current mode S t ing Recording Battery level Current video Face length detection brackets Zoom Zoom control n r l co t o (Wide, Telephoto) Capture Mode Review Effects Review Current video length Battery level (or Volume DC-In connected) Previous Next Scrubber bar Single/Multi-up/ Edit Delete Share Timeline View 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 in-camera .....................................................................1 Charging using computer USB or external charger .........................................2 Inserting an SD or SDHC Card........................................................................3 Connecting the strap................................................................
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5 Getting help ........................................................................................18 6 Appendix .............................................................................................20 Specifications..............................................................................................20 Safety .........................................................................................................21 Care and maintenance ......................................
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1 Setting up your camera Charging the battery in-camera Notched corner Insert the Li-Ion battery. 1 Charge whenever necessary. Turn off the camera, then connect it. 2 KODAK Camera USB Cable, Micro B / 5-Pin Do not plug this cable into a computer. Your adapter may differ. Charging light: • On = charging • Off = charged (approx. 2 hours) See other charging solutions page 2 www.kodak.com/go/support 1
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Setting up your camera Charging using an external charger A charger may be an optional accessory and differ from the one pictured. 1 2 2 www.kodak.com/go/support
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Setting up your camera Inserting an SD or SDHC Card Your camera has limited internal memory—perfect for a few practice videos/pictures. We strongly suggest that you purchase an SD or SDHC Card to store more. (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 while the camera is on may damage the video/s, the card, or the camera. Turn off the camera. 1 Insert the card until 2 it clicks. To remove the
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Setting up your camera Connecting the strap Turning on the camera 4 www.kodak.com/go/support
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Setting up your camera Setting the language, date/time The first time you turn on the camera, you’re prompted to choose your language and set the date/time. (To change your language or date/time in the future, see page 10.) To set the language: 1 Swipe up/down to view your language (For more information on using touchscreen gestures, see page iii.) 2 Tap your language. To set the date: 1 Tap to scroll through month, date, year. (Tap/hold to scroll quickly.) 2 Tap MDY to change the date fo
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2 Using your camera Taking a video, picture When you turn on the camera, it’s ready to record. Record/OK ■ Press the Record/OK button. Press it again to stop recording. To zoom in/out, tap T (Telephoto) or W (Wide) or drag the zoom control. Enhancing your experience ■ Choose a video resolution (or take pictures; see Settings page 10). ■ Take close-up videos/pictures. Slide the Focus switch (see page i) to Close-up . (When finished, slide it to back to Normal .) ■ Apply effects (Black & White
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Volume Play Using your camera Reviewing videos/pictures You can rotate the camera right or left, according to your preference. 1 Tap the Review icon . 2 Tap or swipe the left/right side of the LCD to find a video/picture. 3 To play a video, tap the Play icon. Using fast-forward, fast-reverse While a video is playing, tap the right side of the screen to view at 2X speed. Tap again to view at 4X speed. (To play in reverse, tap the left side of the screen.) While a video is paused, repeatedly t
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Using your camera Deleting videos/pictures 1 Tap the Review icon . 2 Tap or swipe the left/right side of the LCD to find a video/picture. 3 Tap , then follow the prompts. NOTE: To switch to recording mode, press the Record/OK button. Magnifying a picture 1 In Review, tap a picture to magnify it: ■ Tap the Magnify (+) icon to zoom 1X, 2X, 4X, 6X, and 8X. ■ Double-tap the Magnify (+) icon to quickly zoom to 8X. 2 Drag the picture to show hidden portions. 3 To return to 1X, double-tap the Magnif
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Using your camera Downloading software, transferring videos/pictures to the computer To use the sharing and social networking features, you must download KODAK Software. 1 Make sure the computer is connected to the Internet. NOTE: When you connect the camera to the computer, you have the choice of downloading ARCSOFT MEDIAIMPRESSION for KODAK Software (for WINDOWS OS-based computers), the KODAK Camera Setup App (for WINDOWS and MAC OS), or both. If you are running MAC OS, you can also us
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3 Doing more with your camera Changing camera settings Tap the Settings icon , then tap a setting. NOTE: To switch to recording mode, press the Record/OK button. Setting Description Video HD 1080p—Best for viewing on an HDTV. Resolution HD 720p/60 fps—Best for sports and action. HD 720p—Best for viewing on a computer. WVGA—Best for conserving memory card space and for sharing on YouTube Service and FACEBOOK Social Network and for email. 5 MP Still—For 5 MP pictures. NOTE: Higher video resolutio
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Doing more with your camera Setting Description LCD Brightness Set LCD brightness. Auto sets the LCD brightness for you based on current light conditions. (Does not control the brightness of actual videos or pictures.) LCD Glare Make the LCD easier to see in different situations. (See page 12.) Shield Feature Digital Image Turn on to reduce video blur. (Turn off when using a tripod.) Stabilization Face Detection Show/hide face detect brackets. Brackets Video Output NTSC—Used in North America
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Edit Doing more with your camera Applying an LCD Glare Shield filter Make the LCD easier to see in different conditions, such as the glare of bright sunlight. (Filters do not control the brightness or contrast of actual videos or pictures.) IMPORTANT: To apply an LCD Glare Shield filter, the feature must be turned on in the Settings menu (see page 11). 1 Tap the Settings icon , then tap LCD Glare Shield. 2 Tap Filters On. 3 Tap to view each LCD Glare Shield filter: ■ Normal ■ High Contrast ■
