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  • Page 1 KODAK EASYSHARE MAX Camera / Z990 Extended user guide www.kodak.com For help with your camera: www.kodak.com/go/Z990support...
  • Page 2 Eastman Kodak Company Rochester, New York 14650 © Eastman Kodak Company, 2011 All screen images are simulated. Kodak, EasyShare Max, Ektachrome, Kodachrome, Kodacolor, Pulse, T-Max, and Tri-X are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company. 4H7367_en...
  • Page 3: Front View

    Product features Front view Flash AF Assist/ Self-timer/ Stereo Video light Microphones HDMI Out Micro USB AV Out Lens www.kodak.com/go/support...
  • Page 4: Back View

    Product features Back view EVF/LCD button Speaker Power light Mode dial Power Shutter button Zoom Burst, Focus Mode, Self-timer Strap post Jog dial Video Record button (Electronic viewfinder) Luminance Display sensor Share Flash, Review Effects, Delete www.kodak.com/go/support...
  • Page 5: Bottom View

    Bottom view Tripod socket Slot for SD/SDHC Card (optional Battery accessory) compartments www.kodak.com/go/support...
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Using the Self-timer button ................. 18 Using the Focus button ................19 Using the Burst button ................20 Using the Effects button ................21 Using the histogram to view picture brightness..........21 Using exposure compensation to adjust brightness ........22 Taking panoramic pictures................23 www.kodak.com/go/support...
  • Page 7 5 Doing more with your camera .............46 Changing settings ..................46 6 Install software ...................49 Install software, transfer pictures, and share ..........49 Printing pictures..................50 Marking pictures for print................51 7 Troubleshooting ..................52 Getting help on the Web ................56 www.kodak.com/go/support...
  • Page 8 8 Appendix .....................57 Specifications....................57 Care and maintenance ................59 Upgrading your software and firmware............60 Storage capacities ..................60 Important safety instructions ............... 60 Battery replacement, battery life ..............61 Limited warranty ..................62 Regulatory compliance ................64 www.kodak.com/go/support...
  • Page 9: Setting Up Your Camera

    Charging the rechargeable batteries All batteries lose power over time–even if they’re not being used. For longer life, fully charge KODAK Ni-MH Rechargeable Batteries AA prior to use. Lights are on while the charger is plugged in. (See the charger documentation for instructions and charging times.)
  • Page 10: Loading The Batteries

    Setting up your camera Loading the batteries Watch the battery level See page 9 Extend battery life See page 61 Purchase extra batteries www.kodak.com/go/accessories www.kodak.com/go/support...
  • Page 11: Turning On The Camera

    Sharing Destinations: You can tell the camera which sharing sites to offer when it’s time to share pictures/videos. to highlight a site. to check/uncheck the site. NOTE: To change language in the future, use the Settings menu (see page 47). www.kodak.com/go/support...
  • Page 12: Storing Pictures On An Accessory Sd/Sdhc Card

    If no card is inserted, new pictures/videos are stored in the camera’s internal memory. If pictures/videos are detected in internal memory and a card is inserted, the camera prompts you to move the pictures to the card (and erase those in internal memory) Purchase cards www.kodak.com/go/accessories www.kodak.com/go/support...
  • Page 13: Attaching The Strap

    Setting up your camera Attaching the strap www.kodak.com/go/support...
  • Page 14: Taking Pictures/Videos

    Delete button, then follow the prompts. (To delete a picture later, see page 26.) To take a picture while recording a video, see page IMPORTANT: Press the Share button to share anytime. To learn more, see page In Liveview In Quickview In Review Most recent picture/video www.kodak.com/go/support...
  • Page 15: Your Camera, The Way You Want It

    Clean view and Tools view. Clean view Tools Tools view Note: If you’re in a PASM (Tools vary by mode, Liveview Histogram camera mode.) and Framing Grid view* are also available. * To enable Liveview Histogram and/or Framing Grid, see page www.kodak.com/go/support...
  • Page 16: Using Tools To Choose Actions, Preferences

    More tools to move between Tools and Previous/Next. Press to choose a tool, then press Press to change a tool’s setting, then press Note: If you chose press to choose a setting, then press Some settings can be chosen using www.kodak.com/go/support...
  • Page 17: Understanding The Picture-Taking Icons

    Flash, Burst, pictures/video Focus modes time remaining Watch the battery level Don’t miss out on great pictures and videos—keep your batteries fully charged. Full Three quarters Half Critical AC Power Charge the batteries See page 1 Purchase extra batteries www.kodak.com/go/accessories www.kodak.com/go/support...
  • Page 18: Taking A Video

    The camera takes a picture and continues recording video until you press the Video Record button again. The picture size matches the video size. (For example, if the Video Size is set to 1920 x 1080, the picture size is also 1920 x 1080.) www.kodak.com/go/support...
  • Page 19: Using The Zoom

    3 Take the picture or video. NOTE: To get a focused picture every time, use the framing marks (page Using digital zoom Digital zoom is not available in Smart Capture mode. NOTE: You may notice decreased image quality when using digital zoom. www.kodak.com/go/support...
  • Page 20: Using The Flash

    Use when the subject is in shadow or is “backlit” (when the light is behind the subject). In low light, hold the camera steady or use a tripod. NOTE: Not available in Smart Capture mode. Red-eye A preflash fires, shrinking the eye pupil, before the picture is taken. Reduction Never. www.kodak.com/go/support...
  • Page 21: Using Different Modes

    Excellent image quality and ease of use. ■ Faces are detected. ■ The scene is analyzed for other content and for lighting. ■ KODAK PERFECT TOUCH Technology is applied, for better pictures. Program More control over your camera and pictures. (See page 16.)
  • Page 22: Using Scn (Scene) Modes

    People on a lit stage. Fast shutter speed, high ISO. Flash and sounds are off. (Flash setting can be changed.) High ISO People indoors, in low-light scenes. Panorama R-L, “Stitching” 2 or 3 pictures into 1 panoramic scene. (See page 23.) www.kodak.com/go/support...
  • Page 23: Using Creative Modes

    (Left to Right, Right to Left, Bottom to Top, and Top to Bottom). Pan up to 180 degrees horizontally or up to 120 degrees vertically. The camera “stitches” the pictures together. IMPORTANT: The longer you hold the Shutter button, the longer it takes to stitch the pictures. www.kodak.com/go/support...
  • Page 24: P, A, S, And M Modes

    NOTE: Settings you change in P, A, S, or M modes apply only to pictures taken in those modes. The settings, including Flash, are maintained for P, A, S, and M modes—even when you change modes or turn off the camera. Use Reset Camera (see page 47) to reset P, A, S, or M modes to their default settings. www.kodak.com/go/support...
  • Page 25 Aperture—(also known as f-stop) control the size of the lens opening, which determines the depth of field. ■ Smaller aperture numbers indicate a larger lens opening; good for low-light. ■ Larger aperture numbers indicate a smaller lens opening; keeps the main subject sharp; good for landscapes and well-lit conditions. www.kodak.com/go/support...
  • Page 26: Using The Self-Timer Button

    2 Press the Shutter button halfway to focus and set exposure, then completely down to take the pictures. The camera takes the picture(s) after the delay. Use the same procedure to take a 2- or 10-second self-timer video, but press the Shutter button completely down. www.kodak.com/go/support...
  • Page 27: Using The Focus Button

    The focus icon shows the direction and distance of the focus Manual Focus (to infinity). Press to magnify the central area of focus. During magnification, press to adjust focal length. 2 Press the Shutter button halfway to focus and set exposure, then completely down to take the picture. www.kodak.com/go/support...
  • Page 28: Using The Burst Button

    NOTE: The flash is disabled in Burst modes. During quickview, you can delete all pictures in the burst series. Burst is unavailable in Portrait, Night Portrait, Night Landscape, Backlight, Fireworks, and Panorama modes, and when taking pictures in the RAW format. www.kodak.com/go/support...
  • Page 29: Using The Effects Button

    Optimal exposure is achieved when the peak is in the middle of the histogram. The flash may affect a picture’s light and shadow. In P, A, S, M modes, press the Display button until the Histogram appears. Dark picture Balanced picture Bright picture www.kodak.com/go/support...
  • Page 30: Using Exposure Compensation To Adjust Brightness

    You can use exposure compensation in conjunction with exposure bracketing to get the best exposure. If the exposure And if the exposure Then the exposures compensation bracketing interval taken are: is set to: is set to: 0.3 steps –0.3, 0.0, +0.3 +1.0 +0.7, +1.0, +1.3 –1.0 –1.3, –1.0, –0.7 www.kodak.com/go/support...
  • Page 31: Taking Panoramic Pictures

    5 If you are taking/stitching 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. NOTE: To use the self-timer 10-second or 2-second setting, see page www.kodak.com/go/support...
  • Page 32: Reviewing And Editing

    Liveview, when the most recent picture is highlight (bottom left of the LCD), or during Quickview, while reviewing a new picture • IMPORTANT: Press the Share button to share anytime. In Liveview In Quickview In Review Most recent picture www.kodak.com/go/support...
  • Page 33 • Press to see previous/next picture/video. • Press to play videos. • Press to show/hide tools. • Press to delete pictures/videos. Edit Tags Print Multi-up Slideshow Home Back More tools Picture has been marked for Share Picture/video Battery level number www.kodak.com/go/support...
  • Page 34: Deleting Pictures/Videos

    3 Press the Delete button, then to choose Picture/Video or All, then press OK. To delete other pictures, press and repeat this step. When finished, press choose Exit, then press OK. To return to picture-taking mode, press the Shutter button halfway down. www.kodak.com/go/support...
  • Page 35: Viewing Pictures/Videos In Different Ways

    3 Press the Display button until tools appear at the top of the LCD. 4 Press to choose Multi-up , then press OK. Thumbnails are shown. To select multiple pictures/videos, see page To return to picture-taking mode, press the Shutter button halfway down. www.kodak.com/go/support...
  • Page 36: A Smarter Way To Find And Enjoy Your Pictures

    Videos, thumbnails are displayed.) If you press OK while a video is highlighted, the video plays.) To return to picture-taking mode, press the Shutter button halfway down. to access Keywords and Videos. Tip: For best results, make sure the camera date/time is current (see page 47). www.kodak.com/go/support...
  • Page 37: Understanding The Review Icons

    Understanding the review icons Volume Videos Stop Trim Make picture from a video Action Print Video progress Video duration Video controls Pictures Edit Tags Print Multi-up Slide show Home More tools Back Picture has been marked for Share Picture/video Battery level number www.kodak.com/go/support...
  • Page 38: Cropping A Picture

    LCD. 4 Press to choose Edit , then press OK. 5 Press to choose Crop , then press OK. 6 Follow the prompts to crop the picture. To return to picture-taking mode, press the Shutter button halfway down. www.kodak.com/go/support...
  • Page 39: Using The Raw Develop Feature

    RAW files as a Fine, Standard, or Basic jpeg. (The original RAW file is preserved.) You can edit RAW files in KODAK EASYSHARE Software. 1 Press the Review button...
  • Page 40: Adding A Border To A Picture

    Tint, then press OK. 4 Press to choose a tint effect, then press OK. 5 Press to choose Cancel or Apply, then follow the prompts. ■ To return to picture-taking mode, press the Shutter button halfway down. www.kodak.com/go/support...
  • Page 41: Trimming A Video

    End position. When you’re satisfied, press OK to lock it. 8 Press to choose Done, then press the OK button. Follow the prompts to Save as New, Cancel, or Replace Original. To return to picture-taking mode, press the Shutter button halfway down. www.kodak.com/go/support...
  • Page 42: Making A Picture From A Video

    8 When you reach the desired frame, press to choose Make Picture , then press OK The picture is created. (The original video is saved.) To return to picture-taking mode, press the Shutter button halfway down. www.kodak.com/go/support...
  • Page 43: Making An Action Print From A Video

    4 Press to choose a video, then press OK. 5 Press to choose the Edit icon 6 Choose Action Print , then press OK. A 9-up picture is created. To return to picture-taking mode, press the Shutter button halfway down. www.kodak.com/go/support...
  • Page 44: Selecting Multiple Pictures/Videos

    Repeat this step to select other pictures/videos. 6 You can now share, delete, choose a tool, etc. and apply it to the selected pictures/videos. NOTE: You can also share multiple pictures/videos using the Share button (see page 40). www.kodak.com/go/support...
  • Page 45: Displaying Pictures/Videos On A Television

    (may be sold separately). Use the camera controls to navigate through pictures/videos on the television. If you have an HD television, use an HDMI cable (may be sold separately) and get the richest playback experience. HDMI Cable HDMI port AV Cable AV Out port Purchase cables www.kodak.com/go/accessories www.kodak.com/go/support...
  • Page 46: Creating A Slide Show

    (All, or sorted by People, Date, Keywords, or Videos), then press OK. 3 Press to choose the Edit icon .then choose Date Stamp. Follow the prompts to add the date/time to the picture. To return to picture-taking mode, press the Shutter button halfway down. www.kodak.com/go/support...
  • Page 47: Using The Optional Remote Control

    Using the optional remote control Use the optional remote control to start/stop recording and to review videos and pictures. Go to www.kodak.com/go/accessories. Take a picture: Press the OK button. Take a video: Press the Video button to start/stop recording. www.kodak.com/go/support...
  • Page 48: Sharing Pictures/Videos

    IMPORTANT: To use the sharing and social networking features, you must install the KODAK Share Button App. (See page 1 Press the Share button to share anytime:...
  • Page 49 To return to picture-taking mode, press the Shutter button halfway down. Manage email addresses and KODAK PULSE Digital Frames You can add, edit, or delete email addresses and KODAK PULSE Digital Frames on your camera. (To use the keyboard, see page 44.)
  • Page 50: Tagging Pictures

    7 If prompted to Update People Tags, press to choose Yes, then press OK. Other pictures are scanned and updated with the name(s) you applied here. Press to add names to other pictures. When finished, press to choose Done, then press OK. www.kodak.com/go/support...
  • Page 51 See page 44.) 6 Edit the name, press to choose OK, then press OK. (If prompted to Update People Tags, press to choose Yes, then press OK.) NOTE: You can have up to 20 names. www.kodak.com/go/support...
  • Page 52: Tagging With Keywords

    OK. 7 Press to choose Done, then press OK. Using the keyboard The keyboard appears when you need to type. 1 Press to choose a letter, then press OK. 2 When finished, press to choose Done, then press OK. www.kodak.com/go/support...
  • Page 53: Marking Pictures/Videos As Favorites

    LCD. 4 Press to choose Tags , then press OK. 5 Press to choose Keyword Tag, then press OK. 6 Press to choose Favorite, then press OK. 7 Press to choose Done, then press OK. www.kodak.com/go/support...
  • Page 54: Doing More With Your Camera

    Share button is ■ E-mail addresses (all or none) pressed. ■ KODAK PULSE Digital Frames (all or none) People Tag Settings Update People Tags—Matches recently tagged people with other pictures that may include these people. Maintain names and faces.
  • Page 55 Choose an auto-focus setting. focus. Single AF—Focuses when the Shutter button is pressed halfway down. (This setting uses less battery power.) Date & Time Set date and time. Language Choose your language. Reset All Camera Settings Reset settings to their default. www.kodak.com/go/support...
  • Page 56 Choose which application is Other Application (APPLE iPHOTO, etc.) downloaded or launched when IMPORTANT: To use the social networking features, you you connect the camera to the must install the KODAK Share Button App computer. (see page 49). Safe Mode In Safe mode, pictures/videos cannot be deleted or modified.
  • Page 57: Install Software

    Install software Install software, transfer pictures, and share Install KODAK Software—so it’s easy to transfer and share pictures and videos. IMPORTANT: To use the sharing and social networking features, you must install the KODAK Share Button App. Make sure the computer is connected to the Internet. When you connect the camera to the computer, the KODAK Camera Setup App automatically runs.
  • Page 58: Printing Pictures

    Connecting the camera to a KODAK All-in-One Printer 1 Turn off the camera and printer. 2 Use the KODAK Camera USB Cable, Micro B / 5-Pin (included with the camera) to connect the camera to the printer. Printing from a KODAK All-in-One Printer 1 Turn on the printer.
  • Page 59: Marking Pictures For Print

    Automatically print tagged pictures when you insert your card into a printer. See ■ your printer user’s guide for details. ■ Make prints at a KODAK Picture Kiosk. Go to www.kodak.com/go/picturemaker. ■ Take the card to your local photo retailer for professional printing. Marking pictures for print...
  • Page 60: Troubleshooting

    (Video recording will stop in 5 seconds) appears. Turn the High Temperature camera off as soon as possible and let it cool down. The camera error cannot capture more videos until it has cooled down. (Captured videos are not lost.) www.kodak.com/go/support...
  • Page 61 Do not remove card while the camera is on. corrupted ■ Keep rechargeable batteries charged. ■ Transfer pictures to the computer (see page 49), then format the card or internal memory (see page 48). Caution: Formatting a card deletes all pictures and videos, including protected files. www.kodak.com/go/support...
  • Page 62 ■ Make sure the batteries are charged and installed correctly (see the camera page ■ Make sure the KODAK Camera USB Cable, U-8 is connected to the camera and the computer (see page 49). Then turn on the camera. ■...
  • Page 63 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 KODAK PERFECT (or on a KODAK Picture Kiosk). TOUCH Technology NOTE: PERFECT TOUCH Technology is automatically applied to Pictures...
  • Page 64: Getting Help On The Web

    Getting help on the Web Get support for your product (FAQs, troubleshooting www.kodak.com/go/Z990support information, etc.) Purchase camera accessories www.kodak.com/go/accessories Download the latest camera firmware www.kodak.com/go/Z990downloads Register your camera www.kodak.com/go/register Chat, email, write, or phone Kodak www.kodak.com/go/contact (Chat not available in all languages) www.kodak.com/go/support...
  • Page 65: Appendix

    0.1–.8 m (0.3–2.6 ft) @ wide, Macro mode 1.8–3.5 m (5.9–11.5 ft) @ telephoto, Macro mode 0.01–0.2 m (0.03–0.7 ft) @ telephoto, Super Macro mode Auto focus control—Continuous and Single AF Face detection—Yes Face recognition—Yes Shutter speed—1/2–1/2000 seconds Long time exposure—1/2000–16 seconds www.kodak.com/go/support...
  • Page 66 9 MP (16:9): 4000 x 2256 pixels 6 MP (4:3): 2832 x 2128 pixels 3 MP (4:3): 2048 x 1536 pixels Picture quality—JPEG Fine 1:3.2, JPEG Normal 1:5.3, JPEG Basic 1:6.5 Video size—HD1080p60 HD1080p HD720p60 HD720p VGA (iPad compatible) www.kodak.com/go/support...
  • Page 67: Care And Maintenance

    Film effects—None, KODACOLOR, KODACHROME, EKTACHROME, T-MAX, TRI-X, Sepia Sharpness modes—Sharp, Normal, Soft Communication with computer—USB 2.0 high speed (PIMA 15740 protocol); via KODAK Camera USB Cable, Micro B / 5-Pin; HDMI, type D (for television) Microphone—Stereo Speaker—Mono PICTBRIDGE support—Yes Power—(4) KODAK Rechargeable Digital Camera AA Batteries Tripod mount—1/4 inch...
  • Page 68: Upgrading Your Software And Firmware

    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/go/accessories. Use only a USB-certified computer equipped with a current-limiting motherboard.
  • Page 69: Battery Replacement, Battery Life

    Remove the batteries 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 70: Limited Warranty

    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.
  • Page 71 Appendix or attachments (such as third party ink or ink tanks), failure to follow Kodak's operation, maintenance or repacking instructions, failure to use items supplied by Kodak (such as adapters and cables), or claims made after the duration of this warranty.
  • Page 72: Regulatory Compliance

    FCC regulation. The KODAK High Performance USB AC Adapter K20-AM complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following...
  • Page 73: Canadian Doc Statement

    Observation des normes-Classe B—Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Hereby, Eastman Kodak Company declares that this KODAK Product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
  • Page 74 Appendix Korean Class B ITE Russian GOST-R Eastman Kodak Company Rochester, NY 14650 China RoHS www.kodak.com/go/support...
  • Page 75 48 types, 61 connector, USB / A/V, 37 bright, 14 copy pictures to computer, 49 burst, use, 20 Creative mode, 13 button cropping pictures, 30 Burst, 20 Delete, 26 date setting, 3 Display, 7 date/time stamp, 38 Effects, 21 www.kodak.com/go/support...
  • Page 76 42 FCC compliance, 64 find pictures, 28 keyboard, 44 fireworks, 14 keywords, 44 firmware, upgrading, 60 KODAK Camera Setup App, 49 flash settings, 12 KODAK EASYSHARE Software flower, 14 upgrading, 60 focus button, 19 KODAK Software, download, 49...
  • Page 77 Index Kodak Web sites, 52 children, 14 fireworks, 14 flower, 14 language, 47 High ISO, 14 manual, 16 brightness, 47 Night Landscape, 14 reviewing pictures, 24 night portrait, 14 reviewing videos, 24 self-portrait, 14 lens, clean, 59 shutter priority, 16...
  • Page 78 64 picture size, 46 remote control, 39 picture taking modes, 13 reset camera, 47 picture-taking mode, 21 Review button, 46 reset all settings, 47 reviewing pictures/video safe mode, 48 deleting, 26 slide show, 47 LCD, 24 tag people, 46 www.kodak.com/go/support...
  • Page 79 3 slide show settings, 47 typing, 44 Smart Capture mode, 13 smart find, 28 upgrading software, firmware, 60 social networks, 40 URLs, Kodak Web sites, 52 software upgrading, 60 transfer pictures, 49 software downloader, 49 sounds, 47 specifications, camera, 57...
  • Page 80 47 video record button, 10 video size, 46 viewing by multi-up, thumbnails, 27 picture, after taking, 24 warranty, 62 zoom optical, 11 www.kodak.com/go/support...

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