Related Manuals for Kodak EASYSHARE MAX Z990
Summary of Contents for Kodak EASYSHARE MAX Z990
- 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
Front view AF Assist/ Self-timer/ Video light Lens www.kodak.com/go/support Product features Flash Stereo Microphones HDMI Out Micro USB AV Out... -
Page 4: Back View
Product features Back view EVF/LCD button Speaker (Electronic viewfinder) Luminance sensor Display Share Flash, Review Effects, Delete www.kodak.com/go/support Power light Mode dial Power Shutter button Zoom Burst, Focus Mode, Self-timer Strap post Jog dial Video Record button... -
Page 5: Bottom View
Bottom view Tripod socket Slot for SD/SDHC Card (optional accessory) www.kodak.com/go/support Battery compartments... -
Page 6: Table Of Contents
Using Creative modes ... 17 Using Automatic Panorama in Creative mode ... 18 P, A, S, and M modes... 19 Using the Self-timer button ... 21 Using the Focus button ... 22 Using focus/exposure zones... 23 Using the Burst button ... 24 www.kodak.com/go/support... - Page 7 Using the optional remote control ... 43 4 Sharing pictures/videos ...44 Sharing through email and social networks... 44 Tagging pictures ... 46 Marking pictures/videos as favorites ... 49 5 Doing more with your camera ...50 Changing settings ... 50 www.kodak.com/go/support Table of contents...
- Page 8 8 Appendix ...61 Specifications... 61 Care and maintenance ... 63 Upgrading your software and firmware... 64 Storage capacities ... 64 Important safety instructions ... 64 Battery replacement, battery life ... 65 Limited warranty ... 66 Regulatory compliance ... 68 www.kodak.com/go/support...
-
Page 9: Setting Up Your Camera
Purchase extra batteries www.kodak.com/go/support 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 Extend battery life Purchase extra batteries See page 9 See page 66 www.kodak.com/go/accessories www.kodak.com/go/support... -
Page 11: Turning On The Camera
Turning on the camera Setting the language and date/time NOTE: To change language in the future, use the Settings menu www.kodak.com/go/support Setting up your camera Language: to change. to accept. Date/Time: At the prompt, press to change current field. for previous/next field. -
Page 12: Storing Pictures On An Accessory Sd/Sdhc Card
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 Insert a card until it clicks. To remove a card, press and release it. Optional accessory 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 30.) To take a picture while recording a video, IMPORTANT: Press the Share button to share anytime. To learn more, see In Liveview Most recent picture/video see page In Quickview In Review www.kodak.com/go/support page... -
Page 15: Your Camera, The Way You Want It
Tools view. Clean view Tools view (Tools vary by camera mode.) * To enable Liveview Histogram and/or Framing Grid, www.kodak.com/go/support ■ To view available tools, press the Display button . Press to choose a tool, then press OK. ■ To review, tag, and edit pictures and videos, press... -
Page 16: Using Tools To Choose Actions, Preferences
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 Most recent picture Tools More tools www.kodak.com/go/support... -
Page 17: Understanding The Picture-Taking Icons
Most recent picture/video Flash, Burst, Focus modes Watch the battery level Don’t miss out on great pictures and videos—keep your batteries fully charged. Charge the batteries Purchase extra batteries www.kodak.com/go/support Full Three quarters Half Critical AC Power See page 1 www.kodak.com/go/accessories... -
Page 18: Taking A Video
To play/pause the video, press the OK button. If you don’t like the video, press the Delete ■ button, then follow the prompts. (To delete a video later, see page (see page www.kodak.com/go/support . To stop recording, press 30.) 56). -
Page 19: Using The Zoom
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 1 Use the LCD or EVF to frame your subject. (For focus distances, see Specifications, page 2 Press Telephoto (T) to zoom in. -
Page 20: Using The Flash
NOTE: Not available in Smart Capture mode. Red-eye A preflash fires, shrinking the eye pupil, before the picture is taken. Reduction Never. Press the Flash button repeatedly to scroll through flash modes. The current flash mode appears on the LCD or EVF. www.kodak.com/go/support... -
Page 21: Using Different Modes
■ The scene is analyzed for other content and for lighting. ■ KODAK PERFECT TOUCH Technology is applied, for better pictures. More control over your camera and pictures. (See A suite of features that let you take pictures in unique environments, but with point-and-shoot simplicity. -
Page 22: Using Hdr Mode
■ 3 Press the Shutter button halfway down, then completely down. The camera takes 3 pictures, then combines them into 1, with shadows and highlights at their best exposure. 4 When finished, turn the Mode dial to another mode. www.kodak.com/go/support... -
Page 23: 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 www.kodak.com/go/support to read Scene mode descriptions. Taking pictures/videos page 16.) -
Page 24: Using Panorama In Scn Mode
IMPORTANT: In Panorama SCN mode, you take 2 or 3 pictures which the camera “stitches” together in a panorama. In Automatic Panorama mode—found in Creative mode “sweep” the camera in a continuous arc. The camera then creates a panorama. page www.kodak.com/go/support (see page 18)—you... -
Page 25: Using Creative Modes
Press and hold the Shutter button while vertically or horizontally panning a Panorama scene (Left to Right, Right to Left, Bottom to Top, and Top to Bottom). The (See page 18.) camera “stitches” the pictures together. www.kodak.com/go/support to read Creative mode descriptions. Taking pictures/videos... -
Page 26: Using Automatic Panorama In Creative Mode
Automatic Panorama, then press OK. • Cover the entire sweep in about 5 seconds. • If you pan or tilt too quickly or too slowly, the LCD displays an error. • Experiment until you get the timing right. www.kodak.com/go/support... -
Page 27: 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 www.kodak.com/go/support Jog dial (see page 51) to reset P, A, S, or M modes to their default settings. - Page 28 Larger aperture numbers indicate a smaller lens opening; keeps the main subject sharp; good for landscapes and well-lit conditions. to choose a setting, then press it to edit the setting. to change a setting, then press it to save it. White Balance Focus More Zone tools www.kodak.com/go/support...
-
Page 29: Using The Self-Timer Button
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 Press the Self-timer button repeatedly to scroll through self-timer modes. The current self-timer mode appears on the LCD or EVF. -
Page 30: Using The Focus Button
Subjects that are 10–80 cm (3.9–31.5 in.) from the lens. Subjects that are 1–20 cm (0.4–7.9 in.) from the lens. The focus icon shows the direction and distance of the focus (to infinity). Press to magnify the central area of focus. During magnification, press www.kodak.com/go/support to adjust focal length. -
Page 31: Using Focus/Exposure Zones
■ Center: A small area centered in the LCD is given focus/exposure priority. ■ Selectable: Press The camera enters the Focus/Exposure Zone setting that you chose. www.kodak.com/go/support (see page 22). , then press OK. to choose the priority focus/exposure zone. -
Page 32: Using The Burst Button
Take up to 3 pictures @ approximately 2 fps. (Picture size varies by mode.) Take up to 4 pictures @ approximately 9 fps. (Picture size varies by mode.) Take up to 20 pictures @ approximately 60 fps. (Picture size is 1920 x 1080 pixels.) www.kodak.com/go/support... -
Page 33: Using The Effects Button
Using the Effects button To take pictures/videos using different effects: Effects www.kodak.com/go/support 1 Press the Effects button 2 Press to choose a film effect. Each effect shows an example of what your picture/videos will look like. Taking pictures/videos... -
Page 34: Using The Histogram To View Picture Brightness
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 35: Using Exposure Compensation To Adjust Brightness
If the exposure compensation is set to: +1.0 –1.0 www.kodak.com/go/support to choose Exposure Compensation, then press it to edit the to change the setting, then press it to save it. And if the exposure bracketing interval is set to: 0.3 steps... -
Page 36: Reviewing And Editing
Review. to choose All, People, Date, Press Keywords, or Videos, then press If you chose People, Date, or Keywords, highlight a name, date, or keyword, then press In Quickview www.kodak.com/go/support to access Keywords and Videos. In Review... - Page 37 • Press to play videos. • Press to show/hide tools. • Press to delete pictures/videos. Tags Multi-up Home Back Battery level www.kodak.com/go/support Reviewing and editing Edit Print Slideshow More tools Picture has been marked for Share Picture/video number...
-
Page 38: Deleting Pictures/Videos
■ To forward/rewind one frame at a time, press while the video is paused. to choose Picture/Video or All, then press OK. and repeat this step. When finished, press while the video to find a picture/video to delete. www.kodak.com/go/support again. -
Page 39: Viewing Pictures/Videos In Different Ways
Multi-up Thumbnails are shown. To select multiple pictures/videos, To return to picture-taking mode, press the Shutter button halfway down. www.kodak.com/go/support 1 Press the Review button 2 Press Telephoto (T) to magnify 2X–8X. 3 Press to view other parts of a picture. -
Page 40: 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. Tip: For best results, make sure the camera date/time is current Tagging with keywords, page 48.) to access Keywords and Videos. (see page 51). www.kodak.com/go/support... -
Page 41: Understanding The Review Icons
Understanding the review icons Videos Video progress Pictures Tags Multi-up Home Back Battery level www.kodak.com/go/support Volume Stop Trim Make picture from a video Action Print Video duration Video controls Reviewing and editing Edit Print Slide show More tools Picture has been... -
Page 42: Cropping A Picture
6 Follow the prompts to crop the picture. To return to picture-taking mode, press the Shutter button halfway down. to choose a different picture. until tools appear at the top of the LCD. , then press OK. , then press OK. www.kodak.com/go/support... -
Page 43: 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 44: Adding A Border To A Picture
OK. 5 Press to choose Cancel or Apply, then follow the prompts. ■ To return to picture-taking mode, press the Shutter button halfway down. , then to locate a picture. , then to locate a picture. www.kodak.com/go/support... -
Page 45: Trimming A Video
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 , then press OK. , then press OK. Press , then press OK. -
Page 46: Making A Picture From A Video
8 When you reach the desired frame, press , then press OK The picture is created. (The original video is saved.) To return to picture-taking mode, press the Shutter button halfway down. , then press the OK button. www.kodak.com/go/support to choose Make Picture... -
Page 47: Making An Action Print From A Video
OK. 5 Press to choose the Edit icon 6 Choose Action Print A 9-up picture is created. To return to picture-taking mode, press the Shutter button halfway down. www.kodak.com/go/support , then press OK. Reviewing and editing... -
Page 48: Selecting Multiple Pictures/Videos
6 You can now share, delete, choose a tool, etc. and apply it to the selected pictures/videos. , then press OK. (If you chose to choose Select Images, then to choose a picture/video. Press (see page 44). www.kodak.com/go/support... -
Page 49: 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 50: Creating A Slide Show
Follow the prompts to add the date/time to the picture. To return to picture-taking mode, press the Shutter button halfway down. . Select pictures (see page until tools appear at the top of the LCD. .then choose Date Stamp. www.kodak.com/go/support 40). If you choose no... -
Page 51: 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 52: Sharing Pictures/Videos
IMPORTANT: To use the sharing and social networking features, you must install the KODAK Share Button App. 1 Press the Share button to share anytime: In Liveview... -
Page 53: Choose Which Social Networking Sites To Display On Your Camera
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 54: Tagging Pictures
When finished, press Done, then press OK. to choose a different picture. until tools appear at the top of the LCD. to choose Yes, then press OK. www.kodak.com/go/support to select a face, to choose... - Page 55 6 Edit the name, press People Tags, press NOTE: You can have up to 20 names. www.kodak.com/go/support , then press the OK button. See page to choose OK, then press OK. (If prompted to Update to choose Yes, then press OK.)
-
Page 56: Tagging With Keywords
OK. 2 When finished, press to choose a different picture. until tools appear at the top of the LCD. to add a tag using the “+” sign), then to choose Done, then press OK. www.kodak.com/go/support... -
Page 57: Marking Pictures/Videos As Favorites
Tags , then press OK. 5 Press 6 Press to choose Favorite, then press OK. 7 Press to choose Done, then press OK. www.kodak.com/go/support until tools appear at the top of the LCD. to choose Keyword Tag, then press OK. Sharing pictures/videos... -
Page 58: Doing More With Your Camera
Individual social networking sites ■ E-mail addresses (all or none) ■ KODAK PULSE Digital Frames (all or none) Update People Tags—Matches recently tagged people with other pictures that may include these people. Modify Names List—Edit or delete existing names. See Specifications, starting on www.kodak.com/go/support... - Page 59 AF Control (Still) Choose an auto-focus setting. Date & Time Language Reset All Camera Settings Reset settings to their default. www.kodak.com/go/support Doing more with your camera More information High Power—Brighter LCD; uses more battery power. Power Save—Dimmer LCD; uses less power.
- Page 60 More information KODAK Software Other Application (APPLE iPHOTO, etc.) IMPORTANT: To use the social networking features, you must install the KODAK Share Button App (see page Memory Card—Deletes everything on the card; formats the card. Cancel—Exits without making a change.
-
Page 61: 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 62: 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 63: 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 64: Troubleshooting
The camera cannot capture more videos until it has cooled down. (Captured videos are not lost.) (see page (see page 51). (see page 53), then format (see page www.kodak.com/go/support... - Page 65 ■ corrupted ■ ■ www.kodak.com/go/support Check the flash setting, and change as needed NOTE: The flash does not fire in all modes. Transfer the pictures to the computer Delete pictures from the card After using the Reset Camera feature camera off and then on again.
-
Page 66: Computer/Connectivity Problems
Turn off the camera, then turn it back on. Make sure the batteries are charged and installed correctly page Make sure the KODAK Camera USB Cable, U-8 is connected to the camera and the computer (see page camera. - Page 67 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 68: Getting Help On The Web
Purchase camera accessories Download the latest camera firmware Register your camera Chat, email, write, or phone Kodak (Chat not available in all languages) Press any camera button to redisplay the menu. Make sure there is a connection between the camera and the... -
Page 69: Appendix
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 (The SD logo is a trademark of the... - Page 70 Picture quality—JPEG Fine 1:3.2, JPEG Normal 1:5.3, JPEG Basic 1:6.5 Video size— HD1080p: 1920 x 1080 @ 30 fps HD720p: 1280 x 720 @ 30 fps VGA (iPad compatible): 640 x 480 @ 30 fps WVGA (iPad compatible): 640 x 352 @ 30 fps www.kodak.com/go/support...
-
Page 71: 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 72: Upgrading Your Software And Firmware
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/go/accessories. -
Page 73: 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 ■... -
Page 74: 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 75 (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 76: 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 77: 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 78 Appendix Korean Class B ITE Russian GOST-R Eastman Kodak Company Rochester, NY 14650 China RoHS www.kodak.com/go/support...
- Page 79 9 load, 1, 2 types, 65 bright, 15 burst, use, 24 button Burst, 24 Delete, 30 Display, 7 Effects, 25 www.kodak.com/go/support Flash, 12 focus, 22 Review, 50 Share, 44 Zoom, 11 cable audio/video, 41 USB, 53 Camera Setup App, 53...
- Page 80 9 mode dial, 13 icons, modes, 25 icons, picture-taking, 9 infinity focus, 22 install batteries, 1, 2 SD/SDHC Card, 4 Intelligent Portrait mode, 17 keyboard, 48 keywords, 48 KODAK Camera Setup App, 53 KODAK EASYSHARE Software upgrading, 64 www.kodak.com/go/support...
- Page 81 KODAK Software, download, 53 Kodak Web sites, 56 language, 51 brightness, 51 reviewing pictures, 28 reviewing videos, 28 lens, clean, 63 load batteries, 1, 2 SD/SDHC Card, 4 locate pictures, 32 long time exposure, 50 macro focus, 22 magnify a picture, 31...
- Page 82 51 computer connection, 52 date and time, 3 flash, 12 format, 52 language, 51 LCD brightness, 51 long time exposure, 50 picture size, 50 picture taking modes, 13 picture-taking mode, 25 reset all settings, 51 safe mode, 52 www.kodak.com/go/support...
- Page 83 7 transfer pictures, 53 trimming a video, 37 troubleshooting, 56 turning camera on/off, 3 typing, 48 upgrading software, firmware, 64 URLs, Kodak Web sites, 56 transfer pictures, 53 VCCI compliance, 69 video edit, 37 email marked, 49 out, 51...
- Page 84 28 video action print, 39 video out, 51 video record button, 10 video size, 50 viewing by multi-up, thumbnails, 31 picture, after taking, 28 warranty, 66 zoom optical, 11 www.kodak.com/go/support...