Kodak EASYSHARE Z710 User Manual

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  • Page 1: Zoom Digital Camera

    Kodak EasyShare Z710 zoom digital camera User’s guide www.kodak.com For interactive tutorials, www.kodak.com/go/howto For help with your camera, www.kodak.com/go/z710support...
  • Page 2 Rochester, New York 14650 © Eastman Kodak Company, 2006 All screen images are simulated. Kodak and EasyShare are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company. Schneider-Kreuznach and C-Variogon are trademarks of Jos. Schneider Optische Werke GmbH used under license by Eastman Kodak Company.
  • Page 3: Front View

    Front view Grip Low-light assist, Self-timer light Shutter button Flash button Close-up/Landscape button Self-timer/Burst button Power/Favorites switch www.kodak.com/go/support Speaker Flash 10 Open Flash switch 11 Neck strap post 12 Microphone 13 Lens 14 DC-In (3V) ,for optional AC adapter Product features...
  • Page 4: Back View

    5 Dock connector 6 LCD 7 Info button 8 EVF (Electronic viewfinder) EVF/LCD button 10 Zoom (Wide Angle/Telephoto) 11 Share button 12 Joystick/OK button 13 Mode dial 14 USB, A/V Out 15 Optional SD or MMC card 16 Battery compartment www.kodak.com/go/support...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Tagging pictures/videos for albums... 19 Sharing your pictures... 20 4 Doing more with your camera ...25 Changing the flash settings ... 25 Using the self-timer... 26 Capture modes ... 27 Taking close-up and landscape pictures ... 30 Using burst ... 31 www.kodak.com/go/support...
  • Page 6 Helpful links... 49 8 Appendix ...51 Camera specifications ... 51 Storage capacities ... 55 Important safety instructions ... 56 Battery life ... 57 Upgrading your software and firmware... 58 Additional care and maintenance ... 58 Warranty... 59 Regulatory compliance ... 61 www.kodak.com/go/support...
  • Page 7: Setting Up Your Camera

    Installing the software IMPORTANT: Before connecting any cables, install the software that was included with your camera. For details, see Attaching the lens cap and strap www.kodak.com/go/support Transferring and printing pictures, page Follow the on-screen instructions. We recommend Complete or Easy Install.
  • Page 8: Loading The Batteries

    Setting up your camera Loading the batteries Ni-MH CRV3 lithium (non-rechargeable) 2 AA lithium or Ni-MH To replace batteries and extend battery life, see page To recharge rechargeable batteries, see page www.kodak.com/go/support...
  • Page 9: Turning On The Camera

    Date/Time: At the prompt, press OK. to change. for previous/next field. to accept. To set the language and date/time at a later time, see Date & Time in the table that starts on page www.kodak.com/go/support Setting up your camera...
  • Page 10: Storing Pictures On An Sd Or Mmc Card

    A card can only be inserted one way; forcing it may cause damage. Inserting or removing a card when the ready light is blinking may damage pictures, card, or camera. www.kodak.com/go/z710accessories. page 35.) We recommend Kodak SD or MMC cards. page 55 Notched corner www.kodak.com/go/support...
  • Page 11: Taking Pictures/Videos

    Shutter button completely down. AF/AE indicator: Green—successful Red—failed Failed focus Failed exposure NOTE: After you take a picture, the EVF/LCD displays a quickview for approximately 5 seconds. The picture is saved unless you press the Delete button. www.kodak.com/go/support...
  • Page 12 3 Press the Shutter button completely down to take the picture. NOTE: Framing marks do not appear in all modes. When you use Focus Zone and set Center Zone, the framing marks are fixed at Center Wide. Center focus Center wide focus Side focus Center/side focus Left/right focus www.kodak.com/go/support...
  • Page 13: Taking A Video

    NOTE: After you take a video, the EVF/LCD displays a quickview for approximately 5 seconds. To play/pause the video during the quickview, press the OK button. The video is saved unless you press the Delete button. www.kodak.com/go/support Taking pictures/videos...
  • Page 14: Using Optical Zoom

    4 x 6-in. (10 x 15 cm) print. 1 Use the viewfinder 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. 3 Take the picture or video. www.kodak.com/go/support...
  • Page 15: Using The Flip-Up Flash

    In picture-taking mode, repeatedly press Info button and histogram. In Review, repeatedly press Info button picture/video information. Info www.kodak.com/go/support The flash unit must be open to use the flash and to change flash modes. page 25. To turn off the flash, close it.
  • Page 16 Shutter speed Capture modes—shutter pressed halfway Open flash reminder Aperture Shutter speed Flash Picture size Pictures/time remaining Exposure compensation Exposure compensation www.kodak.com/go/support Storage location AF mode Focus zone Exposure metering White Balance Low battery Camera mode Slow shutter speed warning...
  • Page 17: Working With Pictures/Videos

    NOTE: Pictures taken at the 6.3 MP (3:2) picture size are displayed at a 3:2 aspect ratio with a black bar at the top of the screen. A video’s duration is displayed at the top of the LCD. Magnifying a picture www.kodak.com/go/support Press Review. (Press again to exit.) for previous/next.
  • Page 18: What The Review Icons Mean

    Scroll arrows Video length Favorite tag Email tag Play or Pause Scroll arrows View multi-up thumbnails. View previous/next row or thumbnail. View single picture. Protected Picture/video number Image storage location Review mode Protected Picture/video number Review mode www.kodak.com/go/support Image storage location...
  • Page 19: Deleting Pictures And Videos

    Press the Menu button to exit the menu. CAUTION: Formatting internal memory or a card deletes all (including protected) pictures, videos, email addresses, album names, and favorites. www.kodak.com/go/support Working with pictures/videos Press Review. View previous/next. Press Delete.
  • Page 20: Running A Slide Show

    Use the Slide Show to display your pictures and videos on the camera. To run a slide show on a television or on any external device, see use an optional Kodak 3-volt AC adapter. (Visit www.kodak.com/go/z710accessories.) Starting the slide show 1 Press the Review button, then press the Menu button.
  • Page 21: Cropping Pictures

    You can use an optional A/V cable to display pictures and videos on a television, computer monitor, or any device equipped with a video input. To purchase accessories, visit www.kodak.com/go/z710accessories. NOTE: Image quality on a television screen may not be as good as on a computer monitor or when printed.
  • Page 22: Viewing Picture/Video Information

    Review, press the Info the histogram appears. NOTE: If a scene is dark or light, you can adjust the exposure compensation (see page flash may affect a picture’s light and shadow. www.kodak.com/go/support button until 37) before taking the picture. The...
  • Page 23: Copying Pictures And Videos

    Pre-tagging for album names Use the Set Album (Still or Video) feature to pre-select album names before you take pictures or videos. Then, all the pictures or videos you take are tagged with those album names. www.kodak.com/go/support page 32.) page 13).
  • Page 24 6 Press the Menu button to exit the menu. Third—transfer to your computer When you transfer the tagged pictures or videos to your computer, Kodak EasyShare software opens and categorizes your pictures/videos in the appropriate album. See EasyShare software Help for details.
  • Page 25: Tagging Pictures/Videos For Albums

    Use the Album feature in Review mode to tag the pictures and videos in your camera with album names. First—on your computer Use Kodak EasyShare software to create album names on your computer, then copy up to 32 album names to the camera’s internal memory. See EasyShare software Help for details.
  • Page 26: Sharing Your Pictures

    NOTE: For the best 4 x 6 in. (10 x 15 cm) prints, set the camera to the 6.3 MP (3:2) picture size setting. (See Picture Size in the table that starts on for previous/next picture. page page 32.) www.kodak.com/go/support to change it.
  • Page 27: Tagging Pictures And Videos For Emailing

    Tagging pictures and videos for emailing First—on your computer Use Kodak EasyShare software to create an email address book on your computer. Then, copy up to 32 email addresses to the camera’s internal memory. For details, see EasyShare software Help.
  • Page 28: Tagging Pictures As Favorites

    Favorite, then press the OK button. appears in the status area. To remove the tag, 41) or an EasyShare dock. to scroll through favorites. section. Videos tagged as favorites are not loaded www.kodak.com/go/support section of your camera’s for previous/next picture. page 40.)
  • Page 29: Optional Settings

    4 Press the Menu button to exit the menu. Preventing favorites from transferring to the camera 1 Open the Kodak EasyShare software. Click the My Collection tab. 2 Go to the Albums view. 3 Click the Camera Favorites Album for your camera.
  • Page 30 2 Press the Share button. 3 Highlight Print or Email, then press the OK button. NOTE: Favorites that were taken on this camera (not imported from another source) are good for prints up to 4 x 6 in. (10 x 15 cm). www.kodak.com/go/support...
  • Page 31: Doing More With Your Camera

    Never For flash settings in each mode, see www.kodak.com/go/support Open the flash. Press the flash button repeatedly to scroll through flash modes. The current flash mode is depicted in the LCD/EVF status area.
  • Page 32: Using The Self-Timer

    • 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/support...
  • Page 33: Capture Modes

    Point-and-shoot simplicity when taking pictures under 14 special conditions. (See Video Video with sound. (See More creative control. (See PASM www.kodak.com/go/support Doing more with your camera Choose the mode that best suits your subjects and surroundings. Scene modes, page 28.)
  • Page 34: Scene Modes

    2 second exposure, Infinity Focus, Center-Weight Metering, Daylight White Balance, ISO 64 +1 Exposure Compensation, Center-Weight Metering, Multi-Zone Focus, ISO 64 Multi-Pattern Exposure Metering, Multi-Zone Focus, Fill-Flash, ISO 64 Macro Focus, Center-Weight Metering, Center-Zone Focus, ISO 64 Multi-Pattern Exposure Metering, Multi-Zone Focus www.kodak.com/go/support...
  • Page 35 Self- Close-ups of yourself. Portrait Assures proper focus and minimizes red eye. For information on PASM modes, see www.kodak.com/go/support Camera pre-settings Infinity Focus, Multi-Pattern Exposure Metering, Daylight White Balance 6) are not f/2.8–f/3.7, Infinity Focus, Daylight White Balance, Center-Weight Metering, Daylight...
  • Page 36: Taking Close-Up And Landscape Pictures

    Close-up focus distance – – 27.6 in. (12 70 cm) – – 6.9 ft (1.2 2.1 m) to gain sharpness of far away scenes. With this www.kodak.com/go/support 38.) icon appears in the...
  • Page 37: Using Burst

    NOTE: During Quickview, you can delete all pictures in the burst series. To delete selectively, do so in Review (see page 13). www.kodak.com/go/support Doing more with your camera Purpose Capture an expected event. Example: A person swinging a golf club.
  • Page 38: Changing Picture-Taking Settings

    Some modes offer limited settings. Setting Picture Size Choose a picture resolution. For recommended print sizes, visit www.kodak.com/go/printsizes Video Size Choose a video resolution. Available only in Video mode. Options 7.1 MP—pictures are the highest resolution, largest file size.
  • Page 39 Select a large or concentrated area of focus. Available only in PASM mode. AF Control Choose an auto-focus setting. www.kodak.com/go/support Doing more with your camera Options Auto (default)—automatically corrects white balance. Ideal for general picture taking. Daylight—for pictures in natural lighting.
  • Page 40 5, 15, 30 seconds Auto (default)—the camera uses the card if one is in the camera. If not, the camera uses internal memory. Internal Memory—the camera always uses internal memory, even if a card is installed. Customizing your camera, page www.kodak.com/go/support...
  • Page 41: Customizing Your Camera

    Capture Frame Grid Turn framing grid on or off. Quickview Change Quickview default. Advanced Digital Zoom Choose how digital zoom is employed. Print Warning www.kodak.com/go/support Doing more with your camera Options Off (default) Off (default) Continuous—no pause between optical and digital zoom.
  • Page 42 3 minutes (default) 1 minute page NTSC (default)—used in North America and Japan; most common format. PAL—used in Europe and China. On (default) Choose a date option, or turn off the feature. (Default is off.) None (default) Choose a date/time format www.kodak.com/go/support...
  • Page 43: Adjusting Exposure Compensation

    P, A, S, and M modes, see 2 To make pictures lighter, press To make pictures darker, press The setting remains until you change it or turn off the camera. www.kodak.com/go/support Doing more with your camera Options Memory Card—deletes everything on the card;...
  • Page 44: P, A, S, And M Modes

    Use Reset to Default (see the table that starts on A, S, or M mode to its default setting. to select settings. to select settings. to select settings. www.kodak.com/go/support to select page 32) to reset P,...
  • Page 45 Smaller f-stop numbers indicate a larger lens opening; good for portraits and low-light conditions. ■ Larger f-stop numbers indicate a smaller lens opening; keeps the main subject sharp; good for landscapes and well-lit conditions. www.kodak.com/go/support Doing more with your camera PASM Options White—selectable Grey—non-selectable Yellow—changeable value...
  • Page 46: Transferring And Printing Pictures

    1 Close all software applications that are open on your computer (including anti-virus software). 2 Place the Kodak EasyShare software CD into the CD-ROM drive. 3 Load the software: Windows OS—if the install window does not appear, choose Run from the Start menu and type d:\setup.exe where d is the drive letter that contains the CD.
  • Page 47: Transferring Pictures

    Transferring pictures IMPORTANT: If your camera was packaged with a Kodak EasyShare dock, use the dock to transfer pictures to your computer. (See If you do not have an EasyShare dock, use the USB cable (U-8) that came with your camera.
  • Page 48: Printing Pictures

    Connecting the camera to a PictBridge enabled printer 1 Turn off the camera and printer. 2 Optional: If you have a Kodak 3-volt AC adapter (optional accessory), plug it into the camera and into an electrical outlet. IMPORTANT: Do not use the AC adapter included with the Kodak EasyShare camera dock or printer dock to power your camera.
  • Page 49 Disconnecting the camera from a PictBridge enabled printer 1 Turn off the camera and printer. 2 Disconnect the USB cable from the camera and the printer. www.kodak.com/go/support Transferring and printing pictures to choose a picture. Choose the number of copies.
  • Page 50: Dock Compatibility For Your Camera

    Transferring and printing pictures Ordering prints online Kodak EasyShare Gallery is one of the many online print services offered in EasyShare software. You can easily: ■ Upload your pictures. ■ Edit, enhance, and add borders to your pictures. Store pictures, and share them with family and friends.
  • Page 51: Troubleshooting

    Insert a new or charged battery. Connect the camera to a Kodak 3-volt AC adapter (sold separately), then try again. See information. Confirm that the battery in camera is charged. Turn camera off, then on again. (Lens does not extend in Favorites mode.)
  • Page 52 Card may be corrupted. Format card in camera. (See Format in the table that starts on page Change image storage location to internal memory. (page 25). (page 41). (page 13) or insert a new one. (page 57). (page (page (page (page 41), delete (page (page 49). 35.) www.kodak.com/go/support...
  • Page 53: Computer/Connectivity Problems

    When the AF/AE indicator turns green, press the Shutter button completely down to take the picture. ■ Adjust exposure compensation www.kodak.com/go/support Insert a charged battery (page Turn on the camera. Make sure proper USB cable is connected on camera and...
  • Page 54: Direct Printing (Pictbridge) Problems

    Use the Direct print menu to change the image storage location. Press any button to redisplay the menu. ■ Ensure that there is a connection between camera and printer (page 41). ■ Ensure the printer and camera have power. www.kodak.com/go/support...
  • Page 55: Getting Help

    Get help with the Windows operating system and working with digital pictures Other Get support for other cameras, software, accessories, more Get information on Kodak EasyShare printer docks Get information on Kodak inkjet products Optimize your printer for truer, more vibrant colors Register your camera www.kodak.com/go/support www.kodak.com/go/contact...
  • Page 56 Getting help NOTE: If you have questions concerning this product, you may speak with Kodak customer support. Australia 1800 147 701 Austria 0179 567 357 Belgium 02 713 14 45 Brazil 0800 150000 Canada 1 800 465 6325 China 800 820 6027...
  • Page 57: Appendix

    Focus system—TTL-AF; multi-zone, center-zone. (Center-zone available in PASM modes.) Working range: 24 in. (60 cm)–infinity @ wide 6.6 ft (2 m)–infinity @ telephoto 4.7–27.6 in. (12–70 cm) @ wide close-up 3.9–6.9 ft (1.2–2.1 m) @ telephoto close-up www.kodak.com/go/support...
  • Page 58: Video Capture

    QVGA (320 x 240) @ 20 fps Image file format— Still: EXIF 2.2.1 (JPEG compression); file organization DCF Video: QuickTime (CODEC MPEG-4) Image storage—Optional MMC or SD Card the SD Card Association.) (The SD logo is a trademark of www.kodak.com/go/support...
  • Page 59: Flash Settings In Each Mode

    1 MB equals one million bytes.) Quickview—Yes Video output—NTSC or PAL Power—CRV3; 2-AA lithium; 2-AA Ni-MH; Kodak Ni-MH rechargeable digital camera battery (KAA2HR); 3V AC adapter Communication with computer—USB 2.0 (PIMA 15740 protocol), via USB cable (U-8), EasyShare camera dock or printer dock PictBridge support—Yes...
  • Page 60 Auto, Off, Fill Flash, Red Eye Auto, Off, Fill Flash, Red Eye Off, Fill Flash Auto, Off, Fill Flash, Red Eye Fill Off, Fill Flash Auto, Off, Fill Flash, Red Eye Off, Fill Flash Auto, Off, Fill Flash, Red Eye www.kodak.com/go/support...
  • Page 61: Storage Capacities

    64 MB SD/MMC 128 MB SD/MMC 256 MB SD/MMC 512 MB SD/MMC 1 GB SD/MMC www.kodak.com/go/support Number of pictures 7.1 MP 6.3 MP (3:2) 5.0 MP 3.1 MP 1.9 MP Minutes/seconds of video VGA (640 x 480) 1 min. 47 sec.
  • Page 62: Important Safety Instructions

    Contact Kodak customer support. Using this product ■ The use of an accessory attachment that is not recommended by Kodak, such as an AC adapter, may cause fire, electric shock, or injury. Use only a USB-certified computer. Contact your computer manufacturer if you ■...
  • Page 63: Battery Life

    Remove the battery 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 64: Upgrading Your Software And Firmware

    Kodak Ni-MH rechargeable digital camera battery. Kodak 3-volt AC adapter—powers your camera. IMPORTANT: Do not use the AC adapter included with the Kodak EasyShare camera dock or printer dock to power your camera. Upgrading your software and firmware Download the latest versions of the software included on the Kodak EasyShare software CD and the camera firmware (the software that runs on the camera).
  • Page 65: Warranty

    Limitations Request for Warranty service will not be accepted without proof of date of purchase, such as a copy of the original dated Kodak EasyShare digital camera or accessory sales receipt. (Always keep the original for your records.) www.kodak.com/go/support Appendix www.eiae.org...
  • Page 66: Your Rights

    Kodak (such as adapters and cables), or claims made after the duration of this warranty. Kodak makes no other express or implied warranty for this product. In the event that the exclusion of any implied warranty is ineffective under the law, the duration of the implied warranty will be one year from the purchase date.
  • Page 67: Regulatory Compliance

    Regulatory compliance FCC compliance and advisory Kodak EasyShare Z710 zoom digital camera This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
  • Page 68: Canadian Doc Statement

    Use of this product in any manner that complies with the MPEG-4 visual standard is prohibited, except for use by a consumer engaging in personal and non-commercial activities This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. — www.kodak.com/go/recycle for recycling www.kodak.com/go/support...
  • Page 69 28 batteries expected life, 57 extending life, 57 loading, 2 safety, 56 types, 57 beach, 28 burst, using, 31 www.kodak.com/go/support button burst, 31 close-up/landscape, i, 30 delete, ii EVF/LCD, ii flash, i, 9 info, ii menu, ii power/favorites, i...
  • Page 70 58 flash, i settings, 9 flash button, i flower, 28 focus framing marks, 6 zone, 33 format, 37 framing grid, 35 grip, i guidelines, battery, 57 help web links, 49 histogram, 16 icons, mode dial, 27 image storage, 34 www.kodak.com/go/support...
  • Page 71 SD/MMC card, 4 software, 40 internal memory storage capacity, 55 joystick, ii Kodak EasyShare software installing, 40 upgrading, 58 Kodak Web sites, 49 landscape, 29, 30 language, 37 LCD, ii reviewing pictures, 11 reviewing videos, 11 lens, i cap, 1...
  • Page 72 49 review, ii review button, 11 reviewing pictures deleting, 13 LCD, 11 protecting, 13 slide show, 14 reviewing videos deleting, 13 LCD, 11 protecting, 13 slide show, 14 running slide show, 14 safety, batteries, 56 SCN, 27 SD/MMC card www.kodak.com/go/support...
  • Page 73 32 picture taking mode, 27 self-timer, 26 sharpness, 34 video date display, 36 video length, 34 video out, 36 white balance, 33 www.kodak.com/go/support setup mode, using, 35 share button, ii sharpness, 34 shutter priority, 38 problems, 46 self-timer delay, 26...
  • Page 74 Index transfer, via USB cable, 40 tripod socket, ii turning camera on and off, 3 upgrading software, firmware, 58 URLs, Kodak Web sites, 49 USB (universal serial bus) transferring pictures, 40 USB, A/V out, ii VCCI compliance, 62 video checking settings, 12...

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