Kodak Z730 User Manual

							Kodak EasyShare
Z730 zoom digital camera
User’s guide
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							Eastman Kodak Company
Rochester, New York 14650
© Eastman Kodak Company, 2005
All screen images are simulated.
Kodak and EasyShare are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company. 
P/N 4J3262 
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1 Zoom (Wide angle/Telephoto);
Magnify (when Reviewing pictures) 8 Speaker
2 Shutter button  9 USB Port  ; A/V Out, for 
television viewing
3 Flash status button  10 DC-In (5V)
4 Close-up/Landscape button  11 Lens
5 Exposure Bracketing/Burst button  12 Microphone
6 Flash unit  13 Light sensor
7 Viewfinder  14 Self Timer/Video light
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Back, bottom view
1 Camera screen (LCD) 11 Mode dial lock
2 Diopter dial 12 Joystick - move 
OK - press in
3 Ready light 13 Mode dial
4 Viewfinder 14 Display/Info button
5 Delete button 15 Battery lock
6 Menu button 16 MMC/SD card slot
7 Review button 17 Battery compartment
8 Share button 18 Tripod socket
9 Jog dial 19 Dock connector for EasyShare camera dock 
series 3 or printer dock series 3
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Table of contents1
1  Getting started  ......................................................................................1
Installing the software first ............................................................................ 1
Charging the battery ..................................................................................... 1
Inserting the battery ...................................................................................... 2
Setting the date and time .............................................................................. 2
Turning the camera on and off ...................................................................... 3
Checking camera status in capture mode ....................................................... 4
Storing pictures on an optional SD or MMC card ............................................ 5
Using optional lenses .................................................................................... 5
2  Taking pictures and videos  .................................................................... 6
Taking a picture ............................................................................................ 6
Taking a video .............................................................................................. 8
Reviewing the picture or video just taken....................................................... 8
Using optical zoom ....................................................................................... 9
Using digital zoom ........................................................................................ 9
Camera modes ............................................................................................ 10
Using P, A, S, M, and C modes .................................................................... 13
Using the jog dial to change P, A, S, M, or C mode settings ......................... 14
Using the flash ............................................................................................ 15
Shooting close-up and landscape pictures .................................................... 18
Using exposure bracketing .......................................................................... 19
Using burst ................................................................................................. 20
Changing picture-taking settings ................................................................. 21
Using setup to customize your camera ......................................................... 27
Pre-tagging for album names ...................................................................... 29
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3  Reviewing pictures and videos  ............................................................ 31
Viewing single pictures and videos .............................................................. 31
Viewing multiple pictures and videos ........................................................... 32
Playing a video............................................................................................ 32
Deleting pictures and videos ........................................................................ 33
Magnifying pictures ..................................................................................... 33
Changing optional review settings ............................................................... 34
Protecting pictures and videos from deletion ................................................ 34
Tagging pictures/videos for albums .............................................................. 35
Running a slide show .................................................................................. 36
Displaying pictures and videos on a television .............................................. 37
Copying pictures and videos ........................................................................ 37
Viewing picture/video information ............................................................... 38
4  Installing the software  ........................................................................ 39
Install the software ..................................................................................... 39
5  Sharing pictures and videos  ................................................................ 40
When can I tag my pictures and videos? ...................................................... 40
Tagging pictures for printing........................................................................ 41
Tagging pictures and videos for emailing ..................................................... 42
Tagging pictures as favorites ....................................................................... 43
6  Transferring and printing pictures  ....................................................... 46
Transferring pictures/videos with the USB cable ........................................... 46
Printing pictures .......................................................................................... 47
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7  Troubleshooting ..................................................................................50
Camera problems ........................................................................................ 50
Computer/connectivity problems .................................................................. 51
Picture quality problems .............................................................................. 52
Camera ready light status ............................................................................ 53
8  Getting help  ........................................................................................54
Helpful links ................................................................................................ 54
Telephone customer support ....................................................................... 55
9  Appendix  .............................................................................................56
Camera specifications ................................................................................. 56
Tips, safety, maintenance ............................................................................ 59
Important battery information ..................................................................... 59
Storage capacities ....................................................................................... 61
Power-saving features ................................................................................. 62
Upgrading your software and firmware ........................................................ 62
Warranty..................................................................................................... 63
Regulatory compliance ................................................................................ 65
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1Getting started
Installing the software first
IMPORTANT: Install the software from the Kodak EasyShare software CD before 
connecting the camera (or dock) to the computer. Otherwise, the software 
may install incorrectly. See the Start Here! guide or page 39.
Charging the battery
The rechargeable Li-Ion battery requires charging before first use.
1Insert the battery into the charger.
2Insert the plug that matches your electrical outlet. 
3Plug the charger into the outlet. 
The indicator light turns red. When the indicator light turns green, remove the battery 
and unplug the charger. Charging takes approximately 3 hours.
NOTE:  You can also charge the battery using an optional Kodak EasyShare printer dock or camera dock. 
Purchase these and other accessories at a dealer of Kodak products or visit 
www.kodak.com/go/accessories.
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Inserting the battery
CAUTION:
Use only a Kodak EasyShare rechargeable Li-Ion battery.
1Turn the Mode dial to Off.
2On the bottom of the camera, slide the battery door 
and lift to open.
3Insert the battery as shown. Tilt the battery so the 
battery lock is pushed to the side. Push the battery 
into the battery compartment.
The battery lock holds the battery in place.
4Close the battery door.
Setting the date and time
Setting the date & time, first time
Th e Date and Time have been reset message appears the first time you turn on the 
camera or if the battery is removed for an extended time.
1SET DATE & TIME is highlighted. Press the OK button. 
2Go to step 4 in Setting the date & time, anytime.
Battery
lock
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Setting the date & time, anytime
1Turn on the camera. Press the Menu button.
2Press   to highlight Setup Menu  , then press the OK button.
3Press   to highlight Date & Time  , then press the OK button.
4Press  to adjust the date and time. Press   to advance to the next 
setting.
5When finished, press the OK button.
6Press the Menu button to exit the menu.
NOTE:  Depending on your computer operating system, Kodak EasyShare software may update the camera 
clock when you connect the camera. See EasyShare software Help for details.
Turning the camera on and off
■While pressing the Mode dial lock, turn the Mode 
dial from Off to Auto  .
The Power ring glows green. The camera screen turns 
on. The Ready light blinks green while the camera 
performs a self-check, then turns off when the camera 
is ready.
■To turn off the camera, turn the Mode dial to Off.Mode dial lock
Po w e r  r i n g
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