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Kodak Zi8 Extended User Manual

Kodak digital video camera user guide
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Front view

Landscape/
Macro focus
Lens
Battery
compartment
Get the most from your
camera! Download the
Extended user guide
www.kodak.com/go/zi8support
www.kodak.com/go/Zi8support
.
Recording light
Microphone
(mono)
Infrared receiver
External (stereo)
microphone jack,
3.5 mm
A/V Out
HDMI™ Out
5V DC-in
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  • Page 1: Front View

    Front view Landscape/ Macro focus Lens Battery compartment Get the most from your camera! Download the Extended user guide www.kodak.com/go/zi8support www.kodak.com/go/Zi8support Recording light Microphone (mono) Infrared receiver External (stereo) microphone jack, 3.5 mm A/V Out HDMI™ Out 5V DC-in...

  • Page 2: Back View

    Record mode Delete Settings Record/OK Speaker Strap post Tripod socket * Easily access the USB Get the most from your camera! Download the Extended user guide. See page 3 www.kodak.com/go/Zi8support www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter Power button/ Charging light SD/SDHC Card slot USB release*...
  • Page 3 Accessing the USB www.kodak.com/go/zi8support...

  • Page 4: Using Your Camera

    Using your camera Charging the battery Charging light: • On = charging • Off = fully charged (approximately 2 hours) More charging options in the Extended user guide www.kodak.com/go/Zi8support www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter Notched corner...
  • Page 5 A card can only be inserted one way; forcing it may cause damage. Inserting or removing a card when the camera is on may damage the pictures, the card, or the camera. Purchase accessories www.kodak.com/go/zi8support Using your camera 1 Turn off the camera. 2 Insert the card. www.kodak.com/go/Zi8accessories...

  • Page 6: Turning On The Camera

    Using your camera Turning on the camera Setting the date/time See the Extended user guide At the prompt, press OK to change current field for previous/ next field OK to accept www.kodak.com/go/Zi8support www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter...

  • Page 7: Recording Videos, Taking Pictures

    720p/60 fps Best for Best for sports viewing and action on an HDTV See the Extended user guide www.kodak.com/go/zi8support 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...

  • Page 8: Playing Videos

    • Press the Review button to play in slow motion. While paused: • Press to forward/reverse one frame at a time. Learn about the optional remote control Enter Review Previous/next video Play/Pause (Press and hold to Stop) Volume Delete video(s) Timeline www.kodak.com/go/Zi8accessories www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter...

  • Page 9: Transferring, Editing, Sharing Online

    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 and MOBILEME), or with ITUNES for syncing with IPHONE, IPOD, or APPLE TV.

  • Page 10: Deleting Videos/Pictures

    Using your camera Deleting videos/pictures Review Locate Delete to highlight a choice, then press OK Previous/ Next www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter Cancel (without deleting) Delete...

  • Page 11: Status Icons

    Using your camera Status icons See important Alert icons See page 14 www.kodak.com/go/zi8support...

  • Page 12: Doing More With Your Camera

    Set TV input to match your connection. For stereo playback, use the HDMI cable.* Purchase accessories Set Video Out (NTSC/PAL) * To record in stereo, use an external stereo mic (see the Extended user guide) www.kodak.com/go/Zi8accessories See page 13 www.kodak.com/go/Zi8support www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter AV cable...

  • Page 13: Accessing The Settings Menu

    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. Format Card—Erase, format the card. Face Detection—Turn face detection on/off. Camera Info—View firmware, ARCSOFT Software versions. www.kodak.com/go/zi8support...

  • Page 14: Solving Camera Problems

    (erase) the card or internal memory. Problem Solution Videos are ■ Use ARCSOFT MEDIAIMPRESSION Software for video choppy or jumpy playback. when played on ■ Ensure that your computer meets system requirements. a computer. Go to www.arcsoft.com/support. www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter...
  • Page 15 ARCSOFT ■ Go to www.arcsoft.com/support. (For other applications, Software issues. go to their support sites.) Email, write, phone, or chat with Kodak (Chat not available in all languages) Get support for your product Purchase accessories Get support for accessories Download the latest firmware...
  • Page 16 Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. 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.
  • Page 17 Eastman Kodak Company, Rochester, New York 14650 © Kodak, 2009 All screen images are simulated. 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.

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