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KODAK Zi8 Pocket Video Camera Extended user guide www.kodak.com For interactive tutorials: www.kodak.com/go/howto For help with your camera: www.kodak.com/go/Zi8support...
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Kodak is a trademark of Eastman Kodak Company. ArcSoft and MediaImpression are trademarks of ArcSoft, Inc. Apple, iLife, iWeb, MobileMe, iTunes, iPhone, iPod, and Apple TV are trademarks of Apple, Inc. HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
Product features Back view Power button/ Charging light SD/SDHC Card slot Review mode Record mode Delete Settings Record/OK Speaker USB release* Strap post Tripod socket * Easily access the USB See page iii www.kodak.com/go/support...
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Product features Accessing the USB www.kodak.com/go/support...
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Understanding the status icons See important Alert icons See page 15 www.kodak.com/go/support...
Table of contents 1 Setting up your camera .................1 Charging the battery (approximately 2 hours) ..........1 Charging using USB (approximately 4 hours) ..........2 Inserting an SD or SDHC Card................ 3 Connecting the strap..................4 2 Using your camera ................5 Turning on the camera ..................
Charging the battery (approximately 2 hours) Notched corner First, turn off Charging light: • On = charging the camera. • Off = fully charged (approx. 2 hours) Charge the Li-Ion battery frequently, even if power remains. See other charging solutions See page 2 www.kodak.com/go/support...
Camera USB to computer Cable to computer Charging light: • On = charging • Off = fully charged (approx. 4 hours) Charge the Li-Ion battery frequently, even if power remains. Access the USB See page iii Purchase extra KLIC-7004 batteries www.kodak.com/go/Zi8accessories www.kodak.com/go/support...
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;...
Using your camera Turning on the camera Setting the date/time At the prompt, press OK to change current field. for previous/next field. OK to accept. Change date/time later See page 11 www.kodak.com/go/support...
Using your camera Recording videos, taking pictures When you turn on the camera, it’s ready to record. Start/stop recording Zoom in/out Enter Recording mode from Review or a menu Change record modes: 1080p 720p/60 fps 720p WVGA Still best for...
Thumbnail Timeline During playback: • Press to fast-forward or fast-rewind 2X, 4X, 8X, 16X. • Press the Review button to play in slow motion. While paused: • Press to forward/reverse one frame at a time. Use the optional remote control See page 13 www.kodak.com/go/support...
ARCSOFT MEDIAIMPRESSION for KODAK Software. You can then transfer and share videos. Videos and pictures from the Zi8 Camera can be used with the APPLE ILIFE suite of products to edit, personalize, make DVDs, share via YouTube and APPLE Online Sharing Services (IWEB Get ArcSoft product support www.arcsoft.com/support...
Using your camera Deleting videos/pictures Review Locate Delete to highlight a choice, then press OK Cancel (without Previous/ deleting) Next Delete www.kodak.com/go/support...
AV Cable Set TV input to match your connection. For stereo playback, use the HDMI cable.* Set Video Out (NTSC/PAL) See page 11 Purchase accessories www.kodak.com/go/Zi8accessories * To record in stereo, use an optional See page 14 external stereo microphone www.kodak.com/go/support...
Using your camera Accessing the settings menu Date/Time—Set the date/time. Video Out—Choose the setting (NTSC, PAL) for your region. Brightness—Set LCD brightness. Sounds—Turn sounds On/Off. External Microphone Gain—Choose sensitivity of an external microphone. Image Stabilization—Turn on to reduce video blur.
Using your camera Using the optional remote control Use the optional remote control just as you would use the on-camera buttons—to start/stop recording, review videos and pictures, and more. Go to www.kodak.com/go/Zi8accessories. Remove the tab to activate the battery Using the remote control...
Using your camera Using an external stereo microphone Your camera has a built-in mono microphone. Use an external stereo microphone (optional, with a 3.5 mm jack) to enhance your audio/video experience. NOTE: To adjust the audio gain (external microphone sensitivity), see page 11.
Corrupt or unusable card. Transfer videos/pictures to your computer, then format (erase) the card in the camera or card reader. ■ Internal memory is full. Transfer videos/pictures to your computer, or use an SD/SDHC card to take more videos/pictures. ■...
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Check the Landscape/Macro focus button (see page 12). ■ Ensure that the lens is clean. ■ Ensure that the subject is at least 1 m (3.3 ft) from the lens. ■ Turn on Image Stabilization (see page 11). ■ When using a tripod, turn off Image Stabilization.
Download the latest camera firmware and software www.kodak.com/go/Zi8downloads See online demonstrations of your camera www.kodak.com/go/howto Register your camera www.kodak.com/go/register Software Get information on ARCSOFT Software www.arcsoft.com/support Get help with the WINDOWS OS and working with www.kodak.com/go/pcbasics digital pictures www.kodak.com/go/support...
Image Storage—128 MB internal memory (approximately 20 MB available for image storage. 1 MB equals one million bytes); optional SD/SDHC Card (The SD logo is a trademark of the SD Card Association.) Maximum supported size: 32 GB SDHC. Focusing System—Fixed Focus Modes—Normal (Landscape), Macro...
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, go to www.kodak.com/go/accessories.
Allow all components to air-dry for at least 24 hours before using the camera. ■ Blow gently on the lens or LCD to remove dust and dirt. Wipe gently with a soft, lint-free cloth or an untreated lens-cleaning tissue. Do not use cleaning solutions unless designed specifically for camera lenses.
If 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.
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Product), regardless of cause or for breach of any written or implied warranty is expressly disclaimed.
Regulatory compliance FCC compliance and advisory This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
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Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment labeling/battery disposal In Europe: For human/environmental protection, it is your responsibility to dispose of this equipment and batteries at a collection facility established for this purpose (separate from municipal waste.) For more information, contact your retailer, collection facility, or appropriate local authorities; or go to www.kodak.com/go/recycle.
à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Australian C-Tick N137 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. www.kodak.com/go/support...
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14 to a TV, 10 on/off, 5 date setting, 5 disposal, recycling, 21 playing a video, 7 playing on a TV, 10 editing videos, 8 external microphone jack, i recording, 6 recycling, disposal, 21 focus switch, 12 remote control, 13...
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Index SD/SDHC card loading, 3 setting date and time, 5 setting up the camera, 1 settings, menu, 9, 11 sharing online, 8 speaker, ii specifications, 18 status icons, iv stereo microphone, 14 strap, connecting, 4 taking a video, picture, 6 time, setting, 5 tips, care, &...