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Installing the software
Before connecting any cables, install the software that was
included with your camera. Follow the on-screen instructions.
After installing the software, return to this
user guide.
Loading the batteries
Ni-MH CRV3 lithium 2 AA (rechargeable or
(rechargeable) (non-rechargeable) non-rechargeable)
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ENGLISH urg_00732.book Page 2 Tuesday, October 9, 2007 6:27 AM Turning on the camera Setting the language, date/time Language: to change. OK to accept. Date/Time: to change. for previous/next field. OK to accept. 2 www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter
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urg_00732.book Page 3 Tuesday, October 9, 2007 6:27 AM Taking a picture/video Pictures Videos 1 2 1 2 Ready Framing light marks Press the Shutter button halfway to Press the Shutter button 3 3 focus and set exposure. completely down and release. When the Ready light turns green, To stop recording, press and press the Shutter button release the Shutter button completely down. again. www.kodak.com/go/z1275support or z1285support 3 ENGLISH
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ENGLISH urg_00732.book Page 4 Tuesday, October 9, 2007 6:27 AM Reviewing pictures/videos 1 Press Review. (Press again to exit.) 2 for previous/next picture/video. Videos: Play OK Pause/unpause Adjust the volume 2X, 4X forward Review 2X, 4X reverse Playing HD on your television For a true HDTV experience on your television, dock your camera on the optional Kodak EasyShare HDTV dock. Visit www.kodak.com/go/hdtvdock 4 www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter
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urg_00732.book Page 5 Tuesday, October 9, 2007 6:27 AM Transferring pictures/videos USB cable Kodak EasyShare printer dock or camera dock (May be sold separately.) 1 Turn off camera. 2 For dock compatibility, visit Connect USB cable. www.kodak.com/go/dockcompatibility. 3 Turn on camera. To purchase accessories, visit Kodak EasyShare software opens on your computer www.kodak.com/go/z1275accessories or z1285accessories. and prompts you through the transfer process. To use an EasyShare dock,
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ENGLISH urg_00732.book Page 6 Tuesday, October 9, 2007 6:27 AM Keep learning about your camera! Congratulations! You have: • set up your camera • taken pictures • transferred pictures to your computer Keep learning! Finish reading this book, so you can take and share your best pictures! Visit www.kodak.com/go/z1275support or Z1285support and www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter for: • the extended user guide • interactive troubleshooting and repairs • interactive tutorials • FAQs • downl
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urg_00732.book Page 7 Tuesday, October 9, 2007 6:27 AM Front view 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 Mode dial 6 Self-timer/Burst button 2 Shutter button 7 Flash 3 Self-timer/Video light 8 Speaker 4 On/Off button 9 Microphone 5 Flash button 10 Lens www.kodak.com/go/z1275support or z1285support 7 ENGLISH
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ENGLISH urg_00732.book Page 8 Tuesday, October 9, 2007 6:27 AM Back view 3 4 5 6 7 2 8 1 9 17 16 10 15 14 13 12 11 1 LCD 10 USB, A/V Out 2 OK/ 11 DC-In, for optional 3V AC adapter 3 Ready light 12 Share button 4 LCD/Info button 13 Menu button 5 Delete button 14 Review button 6 Wide angle (W) button 15 Battery compartment 7 Telephoto (T) button 16 Tripod socket 8 Strap post 17 Dock connector 9 Slot for optional SD/SDHC or MMC card 8 www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter
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urg_00732.book Page 9 Tuesday, October 9, 2007 6:27 AM 1 Taking better pictures/videos Capture modes Choose the mode that best suits your subjects and surroundings. Capture mode For General picture taking. When the Shutter button is pressed halfway, Smart Scene faces are detected, the scene is analyzed, and the best settings are applied. P, M Program, Manual modes for more creative control. (See page 19). P/M People in low-light scenes indoors using a higher ISO. High ISO ISO Digital Minim
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urg_00732.book Page 10 Tuesday, October 9, 2007 6:27 AM Taking better pictures/videos Using optical zoom Use optical zoom to get up to 5X closer to your subject while taking pictures/videos. Optical zoom is effective when the lens is no closer than 24 in. (60 cm) to the subject or 7.9 in. (20 cm) in Close-up mode. 1 Press Telephoto (T) to zoom in. Press Wide Angle (W) Zoom indicator to zoom out. Optical Digital zoom The zoom indicator shows zoom status. zoom range range 2 Take the pictur
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urg_00732.book Page 11 Tuesday, October 9, 2007 6:27 AM Taking better pictures/videos Using the flash Use the flash when you take pictures at night, indoors, or outdoors in heavy shadows. Press the button repeatedly to scroll through flash modes. (See flash modes below.) Flash modes Flash fires Auto When the lighting conditions require it. Every time you take a picture, regardless of the lighting conditions. Use when Fill the subject is in shadow or is “backlit” (when the light is behind
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urg_00732.book Page 12 Tuesday, October 9, 2007 6:27 AM Taking better pictures/videos Using the self-timer Use the self-timer when you want to be included in a picture, or to ensure a steady Shutter button press. Place camera on a tripod or flat surface. 1 : In most Still modes, press the Self-Timer/Burst button 2 • Once for a 10-second delay (so you have time to get into the scene) • Again for a 2-second delay (for a steady, auto-shutter release on a tripod) • Again for 2-shot (one pictur
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urg_00732.book Page 13 Tuesday, October 9, 2007 6:27 AM Taking better pictures/videos Understanding the picture-taking icons Status icons indicate mode, feature, and camera status. Self-timer/Burst Flash Picture size Date stamp Pictures/time remaining Camera mode Storage location Album name Zoom indicator Low battery Focus zone Framing marks Exposure metering White balance Histogram Focus mode ISO speed P/M mode Exposure compensation Aperture Shutter speed www.kodak.com/go/z1275support or z
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urg_00732.book Page 14 Tuesday, October 9, 2007 6:27 AM 2 Working with pictures/videos Deleting pictures/videos 1 Press the Review button. 2 Press to find a picture/video. 3 Press the Delete button. 4 Follow the screen prompts. Using the undo delete feature If you accidentally delete a picture/video, use Undo Delete to retrieve it. This feature is available only immediately after you delete a picture/video in Review mode (when the Undo Delete option appears). 1 Press to highlight Undo Dele
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urg_00732.book Page 15 Tuesday, October 9, 2007 6:27 AM Working with pictures/videos Using the menu button in Review 1 Press the Review button, then the Menu button. 2 Press to choose a tab: ■ Review to view pictures/videos ■ Edit to edit pictures/videos ■ Setup for other camera settings 3 Press to highlight a setting, then press the OK button. 4 Choose an option, then press the OK button. Options Options View By Perfect Touch tech. Album Pictures Crop Slide Show Sound Tags Multi-up Make Pic
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urg_00732.book Page 16 Tuesday, October 9, 2007 6:27 AM Working with pictures/videos Adding sound tags You can record a voice or sound (up to 1 minute long) to a picture. NOTE: Only one sound tag can be added to each picture (not to videos). Recording a sound tag 1 Press the Review button, then to find a picture. 2 Press the Menu button, then to highlight the Edit tab. 3 Press to highlight Sound Tag. Press the OK button. 4 Choose Record, then press OK. 5 Follow the screen prompts. The sound
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urg_00732.book Page 17 Tuesday, October 9, 2007 6:27 AM Working with pictures/videos Understanding the review icons Pictures Favorite tag Protected Email tag Print tag/number of prints Kodak Perfect Touch Picture number Image storage location tech. Review mode Album name Low battery Sound tag Scroll arrows Videos Protected Video length Favorite tag Video number Email tag Image storage location Review mode Album name Scroll arrows www.kodak.com/go/z1275support or z1285support 17
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urg_00732.book Page 18 Tuesday, October 9, 2007 6:27 AM 3 Doing more with your camera Using the Menu button to change settings NOTE: Some settings remain until you change them; others remain until you turn off the camera. 1 Press the Menu button. 2 Press to highlight a menu tab: ■ Capture for the most common picture-taking settings. ■ Capture Plus for other picture-taking settings. ■ Setup for other camera settings. 3 Press to highlight a setting, then press the OK button. 4 Choose an o
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urg_00732.book Page 19 Tuesday, October 9, 2007 6:27 AM Doing more with your camera P and M modes Use Program and Manual modes when you want more control over your camera and pictures. to change modes Press to control Mode For Ease of auto shooting with full access to most Exposure compensation (how menu options. The camera automatically sets the much light enters the camera), Program shutter speed and aperture (f-stop) based on the Focus mode, and ISO speed scene lighting. The highest le
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urg_00732.book Page 20 Tuesday, October 9, 2007 6:27 AM Doing more with your camera Changing P or M mode settings P/M modes control ISO, Focus, exposure compensation, shutter speed, and aperture (f-number, also known as f-stop). Use the Menu button to control all other settings. P/M Options White—selectable Grey—non-selectable Yellow—changeable value Red—out of range Focus mode ISO speed Exposure compensation Shutter speed Aperture Mode 1 Turn the Mode dial to P/M. The mode options are di
