Quick start Charge until the light Insert an accessory stops blinking. SD or SDHC card. Set language, date/time. Take videos, pictures. Record Install software, then share. Keep learning! Take and share your best videos, pictures! www.kodak.com/go/support...
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Product features: Front view Watertight door * Microphone IR Receiver Lens Video Recording light HDMI™ Out Camera Reset button USB, 5V DC In Watertight door latches must be tightly closed and latched. to open Door Latch to close/seal See the Extended user guide www.kodak.com/go/Zx5manuals...
Review SD/SDHC Card Delete (accessory) Settings Record/OK Share • Volume (during playback) • Digital zoom (during capture) • Turn on the Glare shield • View previous/next picture or video See the Extended user guide www.kodak.com/go/Zx5manuals See How-To videos www.kodak.com/go/Zx5demos www.kodak.com/go/support...
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Get started: Charge the battery Use this procedure to charge the battery or power the camera with AC power. Charge the battery as often as you like—you can’t over-charge—but always fully charge before using. IMPORTANT: The battery is not removable.
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Charging light: • Blinking = charging • Steady On = charged (approx. 5 hours) KODAK Camera USB Cable, Micro B / 5-Pin (Use only the cable included with this camera.) See the Extended user guide www.kodak.com/go/Zx5manuals...
Accessory When you turn on the camera, it checks to see if a card is inserted. If so, new pictures/videos are stored on the 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).
Connect the strap Yours may differ. Turn on the camera www.kodak.com/go/support...
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Set the language, date/time Language to change. to accept. Date/Time At the prompt, press OK. to change current field. for previous/next field. to accept. See the Extended user guide www.kodak.com/go/Zx5manuals See How-To videos www.kodak.com/go/Zx5demos www.kodak.com/go/support...
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IMPORTANT: For the best experience and to use the sharing features—including social networking and email—you must purchase and insert a card (SDHC Class 4 or higher; maximum supported size: 32 GB). When you turn on the camera, it’s ready to record. Start/stop recording. Zoom in/out.
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Play in reverse. (Press again to fast-reverse.) While paused, press: Play in slow motion. (Press again to play even slower.) Play in reverse slow motion. (Press again to play even slower.) See the Extended user guide www.kodak.com/go/Zx5manuals See How-To videos www.kodak.com/go/Zx5demos www.kodak.com/go/support...
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Follow the on-screen instructions to transfer and share videos. WINDOWS OS-based computers: Install ARCSOFT MEDIAIMPRESSION for KODAK Software to help organize and edit videos. MAC OS-based computers: Use the APPLE ILIFE suite of products to edit, personalize, and make DVDs.
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Keep learning about your camera Congratulations! You have: • set up your camera • taken videos and pictures • transferred them to your computer Keep learning! Finish reading this book, so you can take and share your best videos and pictures! Go to www.kodak.com/go/Zx5support for:...
Review. Social networking sites and email addresses are offered. To edit the list of social networking sites, see page To add an email address or KODAK PULSE Display, see page 2 Press to choose a picture/video to share. 3 Press and OK to choose social networking sites or email addresses.
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Doing more with your camera Choose which networking sites to display 1 Press the Settings button 2 Press to choose Share Settings, then press OK. 3 Press to highlight a site, then press OK. 4 Press to choose Show or Hide, then press OK.
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Doing more with your camera Adjust the LCD to improve viewability Let the camera automatically adjust LCD brightness Leave the LCD Brightness setting at Automatic. (See page 18.) The LCD automatically adjusts to changing light conditions. Conserve battery power Press the Settings button Press to choose LCD Brightness &...
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Doing more with your camera Deleting videos/pictures Review Previous/next Delete Highlight Delete, then press the OK button. Understanding the status icons www.kodak.com/go/support...
Doing more with your camera Viewing on a TV If you have an HD television, use an HDMI cable—and get the richest playback experience. (Cables may be sold separately.) AV Cable HDMI Cable NOTE: Set your TV’s input setting to HDMI or AV, according to your TV’s specifications.
Doing more with your camera Using the Settings menu Effects—Normal Color, High Saturation, 70’s Film, B&W, or Sepia Underwater Correction—Turn on if taking videos/pictures under water. (See page 20.) Video Resolution—HD 1080p, HD 720p, HD 720p 60 fps, WVGA Microphone Gain—Adjust sensitivity of the internal microphone.
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Doing more with your camera Focus mode—Choose Auto for most picture/videos, or Macro for close-ups. Language—Choose your language. Reset Settings—Return settings to their factory default. Format Memory Card—CAUTION: Everything is erased from the card. About—View firmware and ARCSOFT Software versions.
Doing more with your camera Using the camera under water To prevent the camera from sinking, secure it with the strap. (See a floating strap at www.kodak.com/go/accessories.) To keep the camera waterproof, tightly close and latch all doors. Do not open doors in water or when hands are wet.
Doing more with your camera Using the optional remote control Purchase accessories at www.kodak.com/go/accessories. Aim the remote at the camera’s IR Receiver www.kodak.com/go/support...
Transfer videos/pictures to your computer page 11 or use another card (page unrecognized file. Camera will not ■ Use a pin or paperclip to press the Camera Reset button (page turn off. ■ LCD is hard to Adjust the LCD (page 15).
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Ensure that the battery is charged (page turn on. ■ If it’s wet inside, open all doors. Remove the card. Do not turn on the camera. Let it dry for at least 24 hours. ■ Videos are Use ARCSOFT MEDIAIMPRESSION for KODAK...
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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. ■...
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■ The camera will not float. Use the strap at all times. ■ If water has entered the camera, remove the card. Allow all components to air-dry for at least 24 hours before using the camera. ■ If the camera was used in chemically treated water or saltwater, rinse it in fresh water, then use a soft towel to dry it.
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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. If replacement parts are used in making repairs, those parts may be remanufactured, or may contain remanufactured materials.
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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.