Kodak Z981 User Manual
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KODAK EASYSHARE Z981 Digital Camera Extended user guide www.kodak.com For interactive tutorials: www.kodak.com/go/howto For help with your camera: www.kodak.com/go/z981support Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Kodak Manuals
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 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Kodak Manuals
Product features www.kodak.com/go/support i Back, bottom view Mode dial Vertical Shutter on/off Shutter button Flash, Focus Mode, Drive Jog dial Zoom (Telephoto, Wide Angle) Share 5V DC-In, A/V Out, USB Vertical Shutter button OK, Delete, Menu, Info, Review LCD Power Power light EVF/LCD Tr i p o d socket SD/SDHC Card slot, battery compartment EVF (Electronic viewfinder) EVF/LCD Strap post Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Kodak Manuals
iiwww.kodak.com/go/support Product features Front view LensSpeaker Microphone Flash AF Assist/ Self-timer/ Video light Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Kodak Manuals
www.kodak.com/go/support iii Table of contents1 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..................................................................... 3 Attaching the strap ....................................................................................... 4 Using the vertical grip (for portrait orientation).............................................. 5 Storing pictures on an (accessory) SD or SDHC Card ....................................... 6 Using other (accessory) power options ........................................................... 7 2 Taking pictures/videos ........................................................................... 8 Taking pictures in Smart Capture mode ......................................................... 8 Taking a video .............................................................................................. 9 Adjusting LCD brightness ............................................................................ 10 Capture modes ........................................................................................... 11 Using the zoom ........................................................................................... 13 Using the flash ............................................................................................ 14 Using the Drive button ................................................................................ 15 Using the Focus button ............................................................................... 17 Taking panoramic pictures........................................................................... 18 P, A, S, and M modes.................................................................................. 19 Using exposure compensation to adjust brightness ...................................... 21 Using the histogram to view picture brightness ............................................ 22 Understanding the picture-taking icons........................................................ 22 Know when your batteries need charging .................................................... 22 3 Sharing and tagging pictures .............................................................. 23 Sharing pictures through social networks ..................................................... 23 Tagging pictures ......................................................................................... 25 Marking pictures/videos for emailing ........................................................... 27 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Kodak Manuals
ivwww.kodak.com/go/support 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 ............................................................. 31 Understanding the review icons ................................................................... 32 Creating a multimedia slide show ................................................................ 33 Using the menu button in review ................................................................. 35 Selecting multiple pictures/videos ................................................................ 35 Cropping pictures........................................................................................ 36 Copying pictures/videos............................................................................... 36 Using KODAK PERFECT TOUCH Technology ................................................. 37 Using the RAW Develop feature .................................................................. 38 Editing videos ............................................................................................. 39 5 Doing more with your camera ............................................................. 40 Using the menu button to change settings................................................... 40 6 Transferring, printing pictures ............................................................. 46 Transferring pictures to your computer......................................................... 46 Printing pictures .......................................................................................... 47 Marking your pictures for print .................................................................... 49 7 Troubleshooting .................................................................................. 50 Getting help from your camera .................................................................... 50 Troubleshooting .......................................................................................... 51 Getting help on the Web ............................................................................. 56 8 Appendix ............................................................................................. 57 Camera specifications ................................................................................. 57 Care and maintenance ................................................................................ 59 Important safety instructions ....................................................................... 61 Limited warranty ......................................................................................... 62 Regulatory compliance ................................................................................ 64 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Kodak Manuals
www.kodak.com/go/support 1 1Setting up your camera Charging the rechargeable batteries See other power options See page 7 Extend battery life See page 60 Purchase accessories www.kodak.com/go/z981accessories Lights are on while the charger is plugged in. (See the charger documentation for instructions and charging times.) For longer life, charge KODAK Ni-MH Pre-Charged Rechargeable Batteries AA prior to use, and occasionally discharge them to depletion. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Kodak Manuals
2www.kodak.com/go/support Setting up your camera Loading the batteries See other power options See page 7 Extend battery life See page 60 Purchase accessories www.kodak.com/go/z981accessories 12 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Kodak Manuals
Setting up your camera www.kodak.com/go/support 3 Turning on the camera Setting the language, date/time NOTE: To change language or date/time in the future, use the Setup menu (see page 43). to change current field. for previous/next field. OKto accept. At the prompt, press OK.to change. OKto accept. Language: Date/Time: Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Kodak Manuals
4www.kodak.com/go/support Setting up your camera Attaching the strap Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Kodak Manuals