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Summary of Contents for Kodak EasyShare Z950
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Page 1: Digital Camera
KODAK EASYSHARE Z950 Digital Camera Extended user guide www.kodak.com For interactive tutorials, visit www.kodak.com/go/howto For help with your camera, visit www.kodak.com/go/z950support... - Page 2 Eastman Kodak Company Rochester, NY 14650 © Kodak, 2009 All screen images are simulated. Kodak, EasyShare, and Perfect Touch are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company. P/N 4F8344_en...
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Page 3: Back View
Back view Delete/Menu/Info/Review buttons Speaker Strap post 5V DC-In USB/AV out www.kodak.com/go/support Product features , OK Share button SD/SDHC Card slot Battery compartment 10 Tripod socket... -
Page 4: Front View
Product features Front view Shutter button Flash button Self-timer/Burst button Power button Power/Charging status light Mode dial Self-timer/Video/AF Assist light Lens/Lens cover Microphone 10 Flash 11 Zoom Telephoto (+), Wide Angle (-) lever www.kodak.com/go/support... -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Reviewing pictures/videos ... 17 Deleting pictures/videos ... 18 Using the menu button in Review... 19 Adding sound tags ... 20 Cropping pictures... 21 Using KODAK PERFECT TOUCH Technology... 22 Editing videos ... 23 Play a multimedia slide show... 26 www.kodak.com/go/support... - Page 6 Troubleshooting ... 45 Helpful links... 50 7 Appendix ...51 Camera specifications ... 51 Storage capacities ... 54 Upgrading your software and firmware... 54 Important safety instructions ... 54 Battery life ... 55 Care and maintenance ... 56 Limited warranty ... 56 www.kodak.com/go/support...
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Page 7: Setting Up Your Camera
Setting up your camera Attaching the strap Loading the rechargeable battery Notch www.kodak.com/go/support KODAK Li-Ion Rechargeable Digital Camera Battery, KLIC-7003 Charge the battery see page 2... -
Page 8: Charging The Rechargeable Battery
Setting up your camera Charging the rechargeable battery Turn off the camera. Connect a KODAK USB Cable, Model U-8. Charge the Li-Ion battery frequently, even if power remains. KODAK 5V AC Adapter (optional accessory) Purchase accessories Battery Charging light: • Blinking: charging •... -
Page 9: Turning On The Camera
Turning on the camera Setting the language, date/time NOTE: To change language or date/time in the future, use the Setup menu www.kodak.com/go/support Setting up your camera Language: to change. OK to accept. Date/Time: At the prompt, press OK. to change current field. -
Page 10: Storing Pictures On An Optional Sd Or Sdhc Card
Inserting or removing a card when the camera is on may damage the pictures, the card, or the camera. 1 Turn off the camera. 2 Insert or remove the card. 3 Turn on the camera. Purchase accessories www.kodak.com/go/z950accessories www.kodak.com/go/support... -
Page 11: Taking Pictures/Videos
Taking a picture NOTE: For more information on Smart Capture and other modes, in some SCN (Scene) and Video modes. Using the framing marks Framing marks www.kodak.com/go/support Turn the Mode dial to Smart Capture Press the Shutter button halfway to lock the focus. -
Page 12: Taking A Video
Shutter button halfway.) The picture/video is saved unless you press the Delete To review pictures/videos anytime, see Press the Shutter button completely down and release. (To stop recording, press and release again.) button. Delete Play a video page www.kodak.com/go/support Turn the Mode dial to Video... -
Page 13: Capture Modes
Faces are detected. The scene is analyzed for other content and for lighting. KODAK PERFECT TOUCH Technology is applied, for better pictures. 3:2 (the best choice when making 4 x 6 prints) 16:9 (wide screen) 4:3 (the default setting) -
Page 14: Scene Modes
Documents. Focus is set to Macro Focus. Beach Bright beach scenes. Snow Bright snow scenes. Fireworks Bright, colorful light displays. Flash does not fire. Place the camera on a flat, steady surface or use a tripod. Children Action pictures of children in bright light. www.kodak.com/go/support... -
Page 15: Using Optical Zoom
NOTE: You may notice decreased image quality when using digital zoom. The slider on the LCD turns red when the picture quality reaches the limit for an acceptable 4 x 6-in. (10 x 15 cm) print. www.kodak.com/go/support 1 Use the LCD to frame your subject. For focus... -
Page 16: Using The Flash
In low light, hold the camera steady or use a tripod. NOTE: (Not available in Smart Capture mode.) A preflash fires, shrinking the eye pupil, before the picture is taken. eye. NOTE: When using digital correction, image processing takes longer than when using preflash. Never. www.kodak.com/go/support... -
Page 17: Using The Self-Timer
NOTE: The camera stops taking pictures when you release the Shutter button, when the pictures are taken, or when there is no more storage space. Burst is unavailable in some modes. www.kodak.com/go/support button to choose a self-timer setting: A picture is taken after a 10-second delay (so you have time... -
Page 18: Taking Panoramic Pictures
5 If you are taking only 2 pictures, press OK to stitch them together. After you take 3 pictures, the pictures are automatically stitched together. Take 2 or 3 pictures Get 1 panoramic picture. www.kodak.com/go/support See page... -
Page 19: P, A, S, And M Modes
Flash, are maintained for P, A, S, and M modes—even when you change modes or turn off the camera. Use Reset Camera If using flash compensation, the flash cannot be in the Off setting www.kodak.com/go/support (see page 35) to reset P, A, S, and M modes to their default settings. - Page 20 NOTE: A higher ISO may produce unwanted “noise” in a picture. For ISO speeds, see specifications, page to change the setting. Flash Focus compensation Mode www.kodak.com/go/support Note: A yellow setting indicates possible unsatisfactory results. (However, you can still take the picture.) Camera...
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Page 21: Using Exposure Compensation To Adjust Brightness
You can also use exposure compensation with exposure bracketing, as in this example: If the exposure compensation is set to: +1.0 –1.0 www.kodak.com/go/support to increase exposure compensation. see page 32.) And if the exposure bracketing interval is set to 0.3 steps: (Set the Exposure Bracketing Interval in the Capture + menu.) -
Page 22: Using The Histogram To View Picture Brightness
Picture size Flash mode Capture mode Tag name Aperture Shutter speed Exposure compensation Bright picture Exposure bracketing Date stamp Image stabilizer Pictures/time remaining Auto Focus Control White balance Exposure metering Focus zone Battery level Focus mode Flash Compensation www.kodak.com/go/support button until... -
Page 23: Working With Pictures/Videos
Reviewing pictures/videos Press the Review button to view and work with your pictures/videos. Press Review again to exit. Magnifying a picture during review www.kodak.com/go/support 1 Press the Review 2 Press for previous/next picture/video. ■ Press the Shutter button halfway down to return to Capture mode. -
Page 24: Deleting Pictures/Videos
■ Press during playback to reverse at 2X speed; press again for 4X. Press during 4X to jump to a bookmark. ■ page 24.) button. button. during playback to adjust the during playback to play at 2X speed; www.kodak.com/go/support during... -
Page 25: Using The Menu Button In Review
Setup for other camera settings 3 Press to highlight a setting, then press OK. 4 Choose an option, then press OK. IMPORTANT: Your camera offers a built-in Help system. www.kodak.com/go/support button. button. appears with the protected picture/video. button, then the Menu... -
Page 26: Adding Sound Tags
Edit tab. 1 Press the Review picture with a “Play Sound Tag” prompt. 2 Press to play the sound tag. 3 Press to adjust the volume. ■ Press OK to stop playback. See page button, then to find a www.kodak.com/go/support... -
Page 27: Cropping Pictures
The picture is cropped, the original saved. (Cropped pictures cannot be cropped again.) Press the Menu button to exit the menu. ■ IMPORTANT: Your camera offers a built-in Help system. www.kodak.com/go/support Working with pictures/videos 1 Press the Review picture. 2 Press the Menu highlight the Edit tab. -
Page 28: Using Kodak Perfect Touch Technology
Working with pictures/videos Using KODAK PERFECT TOUCH Technology KODAK PERFECT TOUCH Technology helps ensure better, brighter pictures. PERFECT TOUCH Technology is automatically applied to pictures taken in Smart Capture mode. (You cannot enhance videos, panoramic pictures, pictures that are already enhanced, or pictures taken in Smart Capture mode.) -
Page 29: Editing Videos
4 Follow the screen prompts. The video is trimmed. (You can save it as a new video or replace the original.) ■ Press the Menu button to exit the menu. www.kodak.com/go/support Working with pictures/videos 1 Press the Review video. 2 Press the Menu button, then the Edit tab. -
Page 30: Using Video Bookmarks
■ To view all bookmarked video frames, press the Zoom wide angle (W) button. To return to normal view, press the telephoto (T) button. www.kodak.com/go/support button, then to find a video. button, then to highlight to add... -
Page 31: Making A Video Action Print
A 4-, 9-, or 16-up picture is created. If you have less than 4 or 9 bookmarks, equally-spaced video frames are used. ■ Press the Menu button to exit the menu. IMPORTANT: Your camera offers a built-in Help system. www.kodak.com/go/support Working with pictures/videos 1 Press the Review video. 2 Press the Menu highlight the Edit tab. -
Page 32: Play A Multimedia Slide Show
Selected pictures/videos are displayed. To interrupt the slide show, press OK. After the slide show plays, you may save or modify it. button. button, then to highlight the Review tab. button. button, then to highlight the Review tab. See page www.kodak.com/go/support... -
Page 33: Viewing Pictures/Videos In Different Ways
Selecting multiple pictures/videos Use the multi-select feature when you have two or more pictures/videos to print or delete. (Multi-select can also be used in Multi-Up mode, Selected pictures www.kodak.com/go/support button. page 1 Press the Review picture/video. 2 Press OK to select pictures/videos. -
Page 34: Copying Pictures/Videos
Copy, then press OK. 3 Press to highlight an option, then press OK. NOTE: Pictures/videos are copied, not moved. To remove pictures/videos from the original location after copying, delete them (see button, then the Menu page 18). button. www.kodak.com/go/support... -
Page 35: Understanding The Review Icons
Understanding the review icons Protected Upload tag Favorite Review mode Previous/Next Text tag name www.kodak.com/go/support Working with pictures/videos Email mark Print mark/number of prints Picture/Video number Relative picture/video number PREFECT TOUCH Technology Battery level... -
Page 36: Using The Menu Button
NOTE: Some modes offer limited settings. Some settings remain until you change them; others, until you change modes or turn off the camera. Press Menu, and OK to access settings Picture Size Choose a picture resolution. Video Size Available only in Video mode. Capture Options Camera specifications, page Camera specifications, page See page www.kodak.com/go/support... -
Page 37: Using The Capture + Menu
Press Menu, and OK to access settings White Balance Choose your lighting condition. Available only in PASM and Panorama modes. www.kodak.com/go/support Capture Options High Color Natural Color Low Color Black & White Sepia NOTE: EASYSHARE Software also lets you change a color picture to black-and-white or sepia. - Page 38 Ideal for general picture taking. Center-zone—evaluates the small area centered in the LCD. Ideal when precise focus of a specific area in the picture is needed. +/- 0.3 EV +/- 0.7 EV +/- 1.0 EV page High Normal www.kodak.com/go/support...
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Page 39: Using The Setup Menu
Capture Frame Grid Use the frame grid to divide the LCD screen into thirds, vertically and horizontally. www.kodak.com/go/support Setup Options Favorite and Upload—pictures/videos are marked as Favorites and uploaded to your preferred online service when you connect to your computer or network. - Page 40 Telephoto (T) zoom button. None—digital zoom is off. For pictures—On, On Transfer (to computer via EASYSHARE Software), Off For video—On, Off Theme—applies the same sound effect set to all functions. Individual—choose a sound effect for each function. High Medium www.kodak.com/go/support...
- Page 41 Language Reset Camera Format CAUTION: Formatting deletes all pictures/videos, including those that are protected. About View camera information. www.kodak.com/go/support Setup Options page 3. The format chosen is used for all date/time features. 10 minutes 5 minutes 3 minutes 1 minute NTSC—used in North America and Japan.
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Page 42: Transferring, Printing, And Sharing Pictures
4 Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software. NOTE: When prompted, take few minutes to electronically register your camera and software. To register later, see www.kodak.com/go/register. 5 If prompted, restart the computer. If you turned off anti-virus software, turn it back on. -
Page 43: Transferring Pictures With The Usb Cable
You can also use a card reader to transfer your pictures/videos. www.kodak.com/go/support Transferring, printing, and sharing pictures 1 Turn off the camera. Connect the KODAK USB Cable, Model U-8 Turn on the camera. KODAK EASYSHARE Software opens on your computer and... -
Page 44: Printing Pictures
Transferring, printing, and sharing pictures Printing pictures Direct printing with a KODAK All-in-One Printer Your camera is compatible with PICTBRIDGE Technology, so you can print directly to PICTBRIDGE enabled printers. You need a camera with fully charged battery, a PICTBRIDGE enabled printer, and a USB cable. -
Page 45: Ordering Prints Online
After you transfer pictures from the camera to your computer, you can print them from EASYSHARE Software. For details, see Help in EASYSHARE Software. Ordering prints online KODAK Gallery (www.kodakgallery.com) is one of the many online print services offered in EASYSHARE Software. You can easily: ■... -
Page 46: Marking And Tagging Your Pictures
When you transfer the marked pictures to your computer, the EASYSHARE Software print screen opens. For details on printing, see Help in EASYSHARE Software. button. Press to locate a picture. to highlight Print, then press OK. to change it. Repeat See page www.kodak.com/go/support... -
Page 47: Marking Pictures/Videos For Emailing
Marking pictures/videos for emailing It’s simple to mark pictures so that they’re ready to email using KODAK EASYSHARE Software. First, create a new email address. (See name.) 1 Press the Review 2 Press to highlight Email, then press OK. 3 Press to locate an email address, then press OK. - Page 48 IMPORTANT: Your camera offers a built-in Help system. button, then locate a picture/video. See page 41. Then: button, then locate a picture/video. to locate a picture, then press OK. See page www.kodak.com/go/support...
- Page 49 2 Highlight the Setup tab. 3 Highlight Set Tag, then Clear All (or deselect the tag). 4 Highlight Exit, then press OK. IMPORTANT: Your camera offers a built-in Help system. www.kodak.com/go/support Transferring, printing, and sharing pictures See page 41. Then:...
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Page 50: Getting Help
If you learn nothing else about your camera, learn how to use on-camera Help. Because the more you know your camera, the more confident you become! Turning on camera Help Press the Menu button, then highlight a menu choice. Press the Info Scroll through a Help topic www.kodak.com/go/support button. -
Page 51: Troubleshooting
Transfer the picture to the computer internal memory blue or black screen is displayed Caution: Formatting a card deletes all pictures and videos, including protected files. instead of a picture. www.kodak.com/go/support www.kodak.com/go/z950support (page www.kodak.com/go/z950support (page (see page 35). (page (page... - Page 52 (page 56). (page 10). (Camera specifications, page (page 10) or change your position so light is not behind (page (see page 35). (page www.kodak.com/go/support 37), delete pictures from the (page 33), or insert see page (page 15). 51). 15). 35).
- Page 53 If PERFECT TOUCH Technology has been applied to a picture on the camera, do not apply it again when the picture is on the computer (or KODAK PERFECT on a KODAK Picture Kiosk). TOUCH NOTE: PERFECT TOUCH Technology is automatically applied to Pictures taken...
- Page 54 EASYSHARE Software. ■ After a picture/video is transferred to the computer, assign email tags using EASYSHARE Software. ■ Assign a Sound tag to pictures taken in any mode except Smart Capture. www.kodak.com/go/support 1) or charge rechargeable 36). (page 36).
- Page 55 Caution: Formatting deletes all pictures and videos, including protected files. (Formatting internal memory also deletes email addresses, and tag names. To restore them, see the KODAK EASYSHARE Software Help.) Insert a new card (page 4), move the switch on the card to...
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Page 56: Helpful Links
See online demonstrations of your camera Get information on EASYSHARE Software Get help with the WINDOWS Operating System and working with digital pictures Get support for other cameras, software, accessories Get information on KODAK Inkjet Products Register your camera www.kodak.com/go/contact www.kodak.com/go/z950support www.kodak.com/go/z950accessories www.kodak.com/go/z950downloads www.kodak.com/go/howto... -
Page 57: Appendix
Appendix Camera specifications For more specifications, visit www.kodak.com/go/z950support. CCD—1/2.3-type (4:3 aspect ratio) Effective Pixels—4024 x 3012 (12 MP) Lens—10X optical zoom lens, 35–350 mm (35 mm equivalent); f/3.5–f/4.8 Image stabilizer—Optical Lens barrier—Automatic built-in Digital zoom—5.0X continuous Shutter speed—Auto: 1/8–1/1250 sec.; in S/M modes: 16–1/1000 sec. - Page 58 Video size—HD (720p @ 30 fps); VGA (640 x 480 @ 30 fps); QVGA (320 x 240 @ 30 fps) Video output—NTSC or PAL selectable Power—KODAK Li-Ion Rechargeable Digital Camera Battery, KLIC-7003; KODAK 5V AC Adapter; USB charging Burst mode—Maximum 3 pictures @ 1.7 fps; Auto Exposure, Auto Focus, Auto White Balance executed for first shot only Self-timer—2 seconds, 10 seconds, or 2-shot...
- Page 59 Auto power off—Selectable 1, 3, 5, 10 minutes Sound tag—Yes Date stamp—Yes Tripod mount—1/4 inch Size—110 x 66.8 x 35.5 mm (4.3 x 2.6 x 1.4 in.) @ power off Weight—233 g (8.2 oz) without battery or card ° ° Operating temperature—32-104 F (0-40 www.kodak.com/go/support...
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Page 60: Storage Capacities
If the LCD breaks, do not touch the glass or liquid. Contact Kodak customer support. ■ The use of an accessory that is not recommended by Kodak may cause fire, electric shock, or injury. For approved accessories, visit www.kodak.com/go/accessories. ■... -
Page 61: Battery Life
■ Remove the battery when the product is stored for an extended period of time. In the unlikely event that battery fluid leaks inside the product, contact Kodak customer support. ■ In the unlikely event that battery fluid leaks onto your skin, wash immediately with water and contact your local health provider. -
Page 62: Care And Maintenance
Do not allow chemicals, such as suntan lotion, to contact painted surfaces. ■ Service agreements may be available in your country. Contact a dealer of KODAK Products for more information. ■ For digital camera disposal or recycling information, contact your local authorities. - Page 63 Appendix Kodak is unable to repair or replace a Product, Kodak will, at its option, refund the purchase price paid for the Product provided the Product has been returned to Kodak along with proof of the purchase price paid. Repair, replacement, or refund of the purchase price are the sole remedies under the warranty.
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Page 64: Regulatory Compliance
Unless a specific Kodak warranty is communicated to the purchaser in writing by a Kodak company, no warranty or liability exists beyond any minimum requirements imposed by law, even though defect, damage, or loss may be by negligence or other act. - Page 65 Hereby, Eastman Kodak Company declares that this KODAK Product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/E. MPEG-4 Use of this product in any manner that complies with the MPEG-4 visual standard is prohibited, except for use by a consumer engaging in personal and non-commercial activities.
- Page 66 Appendix VCCI Class B ITE China RoHS Russian GOST-R Eastman Kodak Company Rochester, NY 14650 www.kodak.com/go/support...
- Page 67 11 button burst, 11 delete, 6 flash, 10 review, 17 zoom, 9 cable www.kodak.com/go/support USB, 37 camera sounds, 34 candle light, 8 capture frame grid, 33 caring for your camera, 56 clock, setting, 3 color mode, 31 continuous AF, 31...
- Page 68 1, 2 SD/SDHC card, 4 software, 36 internal memory, storage capacity, 54 KODAK EASYSHARE Software installing, 36 upgrading, 54 Kodak Perfect Touch technology, 22 Kodak web sites, 50 landscape, 8 brightness, 33 reviewing pictures, 17 reviewing videos, 17 lens, cleaning, 56...
- Page 69 Perfect Touch technology, 22 PICTBRIDGE enabled printer, 38 pictures copying, 28 cropping, 21 deleting, 18 emailing tagged, 41 from video, 23 Kodak Perfect Touch, 22 printing, 39 www.kodak.com/go/support printing tagged, 40 protecting, 19 review icons, 29 reviewing, 17 storage capacity, 54...
- Page 70 7 quickview, 34 reset camera, 35 self-timer, 11 sharpness, 32 sound volume, 34 tag, 33 video out, 35 video size, 30 white balance, 31 Share button, 33 sharpness, 32 shutter priority, 13 problems, 46 self-timer delay, 11 speed, 13 www.kodak.com/go/support...
- Page 71 47 error messages, 49 turning camera on/off, 3 undelete, undo, 18 upgrading software, firmware, 54 URLs, Kodak web sites, 50 USB cable, 37 video, 7 action print, 25 copying, 28 emailing tagged, 41 out, 35 protecting, 19...
- Page 72 Index WINDOWS OS-based computers installing software, 36 zoom digital, 9 optical, 9 www.kodak.com/go/support...