Installing the software Before connecting any cables, install the software that was included with your camera. Follow the on-screen instructions. Loading the batteries Kodak lithium digital camera battery CRV3 (non-rechargeable) www.kodak.com/go/z712support After installing the software, return to this Getting Started Guide.
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Turning on the camera Setting the language, date/time Language: to change. OK to accept. Date/Time: At the prompt, press OK. to change. for previous/next field. OK to accept. www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter...
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Press the Shutter button halfway to focus and set exposure. When the AF/AE indicator turns green, press the Shutter button completely down. www.kodak.com/go/z712support Videos Press the Shutter button completely down and release. To stop recording, press the Shutter button again.
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Press Review. (Press again to exit.) for previous/next picture/video. Play/pause Videos: 2X, 4X, 8X forward Adjust the volume 2X reverse Kodak EasyShare printer dock or camera dock (May be sold separately.) For dock compatibility, visit www.kodak.com/go/dockcompatibility. To purchase accessories, visit www.kodak.com/go/z712accessories.
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• taken pictures • transferred pictures to your computer Keep learning! Finish reading this book, so you can take and share your best pictures! Visit www.kodak.com/go/z712support and www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter for: • the extended user’s guide • interactive troubleshooting and repairs • interactive tutorials •...
Doing more with your camera Storing pictures on an SD or MMC card Your camera has internal memory. You can purchase SD or MMC cards to store more pictures and videos. We recommend Kodak SD or MMC cards. (Visit www.kodak.com/go/z712accessories.) Turn off the camera.
Digital zoom zoom range range www.kodak.com/go/z712support Doing more with your camera 1 Use the EVF or LCD to frame your subject. 2 Press Telephoto (T) to zoom in. Press Wide Angle (W) to zoom out. The zoom indicator shows zoom status.
Turn on the camera to open the flash. Press the flash button repeatedly to scroll through flash modes. The current flash mode appears in the LCD/EVF status area. Flash Distance Wide angle: 1.6–25.6 ft (0.5–7.8 m) Telephoto: 4–14.4 ft (1.2–4.4 m) www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter...
Focus focusing Normal (none) For auto focusing www.kodak.com/go/z712support Doing more with your camera to have more control over camera focusing. 1 Turn the Mode dial to P, A, S, or M mode 2 Press the Focus button repeatedly until the icon appears in the status bar.
• Again for a 2-sec. delay (for a steady, shutter release on a tripod) • Again for 2 pictures (after a 10- and 18-second delay) Compose the scene. Press the Shutter button halfway, then completely down. The picture is taken after the delay. www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter...
NOTE: During Quickview, you can delete all pictures in the burst series. To delete selectively, do so in Review (see page 20). Burst is not available when shutter speeds are longer than 0.5 seconds. www.kodak.com/go/z712support Doing more with your camera 1 In most Still modes, press the Drive button repeatedly to choose an option.
1 Press the Drive button repeatedly to choose Exposure Bracketing. 2 Press the Shutter button halfway to focus and set exposure. 3 Press the Shutter button completely down to take the 3 pictures. To evaluate the pictures, press the Review button. www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter...
People in low-light scenes. Minimizes red eye. High-ISO Subjects that are in motion. Shutter speed is fast. The camera Sport pre-settings are Multi-Pattern Exposure Metering, Multi-Zone Focus. www.kodak.com/go/z712support Doing more with your camera page 18.) Program, Aperture Priority, page page...
Quiet occasions. Flash and sound are disabled. To avoid blur, use a tripod. Children Action pictures of children in bright light. Backlight Subjects that are in shadow or “backlit” (when light is behind the subject). Candle Light Subjects illuminated by candle light. www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter...
To access the Setup menu, press Using the camera Help button To better understand each menu option, use camera Help. Highlight a menu choice, then press the Info www.kodak.com/go/z712support Doing more with your camera to highlight Setup button. Turn on/off Help Scroll up/down , then press OK.
Press Jog dial to control Exposure compensation (how much light enters the camera), flash compensation, and ISO speed Aperture, exposure compensation, flash compensation, and ISO speed Shutter speed, exposure compensation, flash compensation, and ISO speed Aperture, shutter speed, flash compensation, and ISO speed www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter...
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Smaller f-stop numbers indicate a larger lens opening; good for low-light. ■ Larger f-stop numbers indicate a smaller lens opening; keeps the main subject sharp. www.kodak.com/go/z712support Doing more with your camera 1 Turn the Mode dial to P, A, S, or M.
If you accidentally delete a picture, you may be able to use Undo Delete to retrieve it. This feature is only available immediately after you delete a single picture. Magnify 1X - 8X. View other parts of the picture. Return to 1X. Press Review. View previous/next. Press Delete. Follow the screen prompts. www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter...
Email tag Perfect Touch tech. Mode indicator Album Scroll arrows Video length Favorite tag Email tag Review mode Album Scroll arrows www.kodak.com/go/z712support Working with pictures/videos Protected Picture number Image storage location Protected Video number Image storage location Battery level Video controls...
■ www.kodak.com/go/z712support Insert a new or charged battery. If practical, connect the camera to a Kodak 3-volt AC adapter (sold separately), then try again. Confirm that the battery in camera is charged. Turn camera off, then on again. (Lens does not extend in Favorites mode.)
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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, visit www.kodak/go/accessories. ■...
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Warranty service will include all labor as well as any necessary adjustments and/or replacement parts. 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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In countries other than the United States and Canada, the terms and conditions of this warranty may be different. 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.
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Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment labeling In the European Union, do not discard this product as unsorted municipal waste. Contact your local authorities or go to Australian C-Tick N137 VCCI Class B ITE Korean Class B ITE www.kodak.com/go/recycle for recycling program information. www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter...