Kodak EasyShare ZD710 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/zd710support...
Reviewing pictures and videos... 15 Deleting pictures and videos... 16 Using the Menu button in Review... 17 Cropping pictures... 18 Using Kodak Perfect Touch technology ... 18 Adding sound tags ... 19 Editing videos ... 20 Running a slide show ... 22 Viewing pictures/videos in different ways...
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7 Getting help ...56 Helpful links... 56 8 Appendix ...58 Camera specifications ... 58 Care and maintenance ... 60 Storage capacities ... 61 Important safety instructions ... 61 Limited warranty ... 63 Upgrading your software and firmware... 64 Regulatory compliance ... 65 www.kodak.com/go/support...
Setting up your camera Loading the battery Kodak lithium digital camera battery CRV3 (non-rechargeable) To replace batteries and extend battery life, see Kodak Ni-MH rechargeable digital camera battery (KAA2HR) page www.kodak.com/go/support AA batteries (rechargeable or non-rechargeable)
Turning on the camera Setting the language and date/time NOTE: To change the date/time and language in the future, use the Setup menu www.kodak.com/go/support Setting up your camera Language: to change. to accept. Date/Time: At the prompt, press OK. to change.
Setting up your camera Storing pictures on an SD card Your camera has internal memory. You can purchase SD cards to store more pictures and videos. We recommend Kodak SD cards. (Visit www.kodak.com/go/zd710accessories.) CAUTION: A card can only be inserted one way; forcing it may cause damage.
When the AF/AE indicator turns green, press the Shutter button completely down. NOTE: After you take a picture, the EVF/LCD displays a quickview for several seconds. The picture is saved unless you press the Delete button. www.kodak.com/go/support AF/AE indicator: Green—successful Red—failed Failed focus...
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When the framing marks turn green, focus is accomplished. 2 If the camera is not focusing on the desired subject (or if the framing marks disappear), release the Shutter button and recompose the scene. 3 Press the Shutter button completely down to take the picture. www.kodak.com/go/support...
Shutter button again. NOTE: After you take a video, the EVF/LCD displays a quickview for several seconds. To play/pause the video during the quickview, press OK. The video is saved unless you press the Delete button. www.kodak.com/go/support Taking pictures/videos...
If you are using no zoom (1X, wide angle), you can be as close as 24 in. (60 cm) to your subject. (For Close-up/Macro mode, see page 10). As you zoom in, you need to move further from ■ your subject. www.kodak.com/go/support see page...
Zoom position Wide angle Telephoto www.kodak.com/go/support Turn on the camera to open the flash. Press the flash button repeatedly to scroll through flash modes. The current flash mode appears on the LCD/EVF. NOTE: To open the flash anytime, use the Open Flash switch.
Wide angle: 4.7–27.6 in. (12–70 cm) Telephoto: 3.9–6.9 ft (1.2–2.1 m) Camera uses infinity auto-focus. Auto-focus framing marks are not available in Landscape. The camera focuses when the Shutter button is pressed halfway down. (see www.kodak.com/go/support...
Turn the Mode dial to Video Press the Shutter button completely down. ■ NOTE: The video stops when no storage space remains. Only the 2- and 10-second options are available in video mode. www.kodak.com/go/support Purpose Using the self-timer page 12 Normal picture taking Place camera on a tripod or flat surface.
3 Press the Shutter button completely down and hold it to take pictures. The camera stops taking pictures when you release the Shutter button, when the pictures are taken, or when there is no more storage space. www.kodak.com/go/support Purpose Capture an expected event. Example: A person swinging a golf club.
Flash Focus Date stamp Mode Album name AF control setting PASM setting Aperture Shutter speed www.kodak.com/go/support To turn on/off picture-taking mode status icons, histogram status icons, histogram, and review mode picture/video information any menu Help (Press Drive Exposure compensation Taking pictures/videos to scroll.)
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Taking pictures/videos Capture modes—shutter pressed halfway Mode Framing marks Low battery Auto Focus/ Auto Exposure (AF/AE indicator) www.kodak.com/go/support...
NOTE: If you have pictures/videos on a card and in internal memory, you can scroll location to the other. 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.) View previous/next.
Formatting a card deletes all (including protected) pictures/videos. Formatting internal memory deletes all pictures/videos, email addresses, album names, and favorites. Press Review. View previous/next. Press Delete. Follow the screen prompts. Press Review. View previous/next. Press Menu. Highlight Protect, then press OK. appears with the protected www.kodak.com/go/support...
4 Highlight an option, then press the OK button. Review Options View By Album Protect/Unprotect Slide Show Copy To Multi-up Select/Deselect All See www.kodak.com/go/support (see page (see page (see page page 24 page 25 Pictures page 16 page 22 page 26...
4 Press the OK button. Follow the screen prompts to replace the original picture or to save the enhanced picture as a new one. Enhanced pictures cannot be enhanced again on the camera. Kodak Perfect Touch technology can only be used with pictures, not video.
The sound tag is applied to your picture. ■ Press the Menu button to exit the menu. Playing a sound tag www.kodak.com/go/support Working with pictures/videos to find a picture. to highlight the Edit tab. Highlight Sound Tag, 1 Press the Review button, then tagged picture.
The video is trimmed. (You can save it as a new video or replace the original.) Press the Menu button to exit the menu. ■ www.kodak.com/go/support to find a video. to highlight the to find a video. to highlight the...
A 4-, 9-, or 16-up picture is created. If you have less than 4 or 9 bookmarks, equally spaced video frames are used. Press the Menu button to exit the menu. ■ www.kodak.com/go/support Working with pictures/videos 1 Press the Review button, then 2 Press the Menu button, then Edit tab.
To view all bookmarked video frames, press the ■ Zoom wide angle (W) button. To return to normal view, press the telephoto (T) button. page www.kodak.com/go/support to find a video. to highlight the to find a video. for 4 seconds...
Begin Show, then press OK. The slide show repeats until you press OK or until battery power is exhausted. The Loop feature remains until you change it. www.kodak.com/go/support Working with pictures/videos to highlight Interval, then press OK. to highlight Loop, then press OK.
You can display pictures/videos on a television, computer monitor, or any device equipped with a video input. To connect the camera to a television, use an optional A/V cable (visit www.kodak.com/go/zd710accessories). NOTE: Ensure that the Video Out setting (NTSC or PAL) is correct connect or disconnect the cable while the slide show is running.
(Multi-select is used most effectively in Multi-Up mode, page 24.) Selected pictures www.kodak.com/go/support to highlight a date, album, or image storage, then press the T page 1 Press the Review button, then picture/video. 2 Press OK to select pictures/videos.
(see copied. Protection settings are not copied. To apply protection to a picture or video, see to highlight the Review tab. Highlight Copy To, page 16). Tags that you applied for print, email, and favorites are not www.kodak.com/go/support page...
Email tag Perfect Touch tech. Mode indicator Album Scroll arrows Video length Protected Favorite tag Email tag Mode indicator Album Scroll arrows www.kodak.com/go/support Working with pictures/videos Sound tag Picture number Image storage location Battery level Video number Image storage location...
People in low-light scenes. Digital Image Minimizing the effects of camera shake and subject movement. Stabilization “Stitching” 2 or 3 pictures into 1 panoramic scene. (See Panorama page 37.) Program, Aperture priority, page SCN (Scene) modes, page 29.) www.kodak.com/go/support page 36.)
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Flower Close-ups of flowers or other small subjects in bright light. Manner/ Quiet occasions, like a wedding or lecture. Flash and sound are disabled. Place Museum the camera on a tripod. www.kodak.com/go/support Doing more with your camera page 6) are...
Capture Plus for other picture-taking settings Video for video-taking settings ■ ■ Setup for other camera settings 3 Press to highlight a setting, then press OK. 4 Choose an option, then press OK. (see page (see page (see page www.kodak.com/go/support...
Press Menu, , and OK to access settings Picture Size Choose a picture resolution. For recommended print sizes, visit www.kodak.com/go/printsizes Color Mode Choose picture color tones. AF Control (Still) Choose an auto-focus setting. Date Stamp Imprint the date on pictures.
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Multi-zone (default)—evaluates 5 zones to give an even picture focus. Ideal for general picture taking. Center-zone—evaluates the small area centered in the viewfinder. Ideal when precise focus of a specific area in the picture is needed. High Normal (default) www.kodak.com/go/support...
Setup, to access settings, then OK. Image Storage Choose a storage location for pictures and videos. www.kodak.com/go/support Doing more with your camera Options 640 x 480 (VGA)—best quality; largest file size 320 x 240 (QVGA)—lower quality; smaller file size Continuous AF (default)—the camera continuously...
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Continuous—no pause between optical and digital zoom. Pause—after reaching the optical zoom limit, the zoom button must be released, then activated again to begin digital zoom. None (default)—digital zoom is disabled. On (default) Default Sci-fi Music None High Medium (default) page www.kodak.com/go/support page 44.)
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About View camera information, including firmware version. www.kodak.com/go/support Doing more with your camera Options 10 minutes 5 minutes 3 minutes (default) 1 minute NTSC (default)—used in North America and Japan;...
NOTE: For best results, use a tripod. Only the panoramic picture is saved; individual pictures are not. Picture size is set to 3.1 MP. To use a self-timer delay, see set with the first picture. The flash is set to Off. page 11. Exposure, white balance, and focus are www.kodak.com/go/support...
Color for Smart Scene and Scene 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 default setting. www.kodak.com/go/support to select settings. to select settings. to select settings.
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ISO speed—control sensitivity to light. If you can’t use a flash, increase the ISO. 3200 available only at 1.2, 2.1, and 2.2 MP. Higher ISO can produce unwanted “noise.” PASM Options White—selectable Grey—non-selectable Yellow—changeable value Red—out of range Exposure compensation Shutter speed Aperture PASM mode www.kodak.com/go/support...
For more information on printing from your computer, printer dock, PictBridge enabled printer, or card, see NOTE: For 4 x 6 in. (10 x 15 cm) prints, use one of the 3:2 picture sizes www.kodak.com/go/support Doing more with your camera to find a picture.
Doing more with your camera Tagging pictures/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 Help in EasyShare software.
Camera favorites will no longer synchronize with EasyShare software. To turn on the sync feature, select Yes, synchronize with my software. To delete favorites from your camera, press the Delete button while in Favorites mode. www.kodak.com/go/support Doing more with your camera to find a picture.
Use the Album feature to tag the pictures/videos in your camera with album names. First—on your computer Use EasyShare software to create album names on your computer, then copy up to 32 album names to the camera’s internal memory. . Press to find a picture. www.kodak.com/go/support...
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Clear All, then exit the menu. Third—transfer to your computer When you transfer the tagged pictures/videos to your computer, EasyShare software opens and categorizes your pictures/videos in the appropriate album. www.kodak.com/go/support Doing more with your camera to scroll through the...
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Third—transfer to your computer When you transfer the tagged pictures/videos to your computer, EasyShare software opens and categorizes your pictures/videos in the appropriate album. For details, see Help in EasyShare software. , then press OK. www.kodak.com/go/support...
Optimal exposure is achieved when the peak is in the middle of the histogram. For more about the Help/Info www.kodak.com/go/support Doing more with your camera To turn on the histogram in PASM mode or in Review, press the Help/Info histogram appears.
Installing the software 1 Close all open software applications before starting the installation. NOTE: If running Windows OS and installing EasyShare software from the Kodak Web site, do not close the WinZip application. If prompted, allow EasyShare software to access the Internet.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
Insert a new or charged battery. If practical, 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.)
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Insert a new or charged battery Get customer support help (see page (see page (see page 47). (see page 16) or insert a new card. (see (see page (see page (see page (see page (see page (see page (see page 56). www.kodak.com/go/support 62). 47),...
■ transfer to computer Slide Show does not ■ run on an external ■ video device www.kodak.com/go/support Card may be corrupted. Format card in camera Change image storage location to internal memory page 33). Insert a charged battery (see page Turn on the camera.
Place the camera on a flat, steady surface or use a tripod, especially in high-zoom settings or in low light. (see page 9) or change your position so light is not (see page 37). (see page (see page 37). (see page 60). (see (see www.kodak.com/go/support...
Direct printing (PictBridge) problems Cannot locate desired picture. The Direct print menu interface turns off. Cannot print pictures. www.kodak.com/go/support Try one or more of the following ■ Turn on the camera. Make sure the camera is accessing internal memory/card or Favorites.
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/contact www.kodak.com/go/zd710support...
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NOTE: If you have questions concerning this product, you may speak with Kodak customer support. Australia 1800 267 588 Austria 0179 567 357 Belgium 02 713 14 45 Brazil 0800 891 42 13 Canada 1 800 465 6325 China 800 820 6027...
Focus system—TTL-AF; Multi-zone AF and Center-zone AF. 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...
1 MB equals one million bytes.) Quickview—Yes Video output—NTSC or PAL Power—Kodak lithium digital camera battery CRV3; Kodak Ni-MH rechargeable digital camera battery (KAA2HR); AA lithium, Ni-MH, or Oxy-Alkaline batteries; 3V AC adapter; EasyShare dock Communication with computer—USB 2.0 full speed (PIMA 15740 protocol), via USB cable (U-8), EasyShare dock PictBridge support—Yes...
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.com/go/accessories. ■...
■ Remove the battery when the product is stored for an extended period of time. If 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.
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.
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.
Regulatory compliance FCC compliance and advisory Kodak EasyShare ZD710 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.
In Europe: For human/environmental protection, it is your responsibility to dispose of this equipment at a collection facility established for this purpose (separate from municipal waste). For more information, contact your retailer, collection facility, or appropriate local authorities; or visit www.kodak.com/go/recycle. (Product weight: 282 g.) China RoHS VCCI Class B ITE...
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Korean Class B ITE Russian GOST-R Eastman Kodak Company Rochester, NY 14650 AIO-40 www.kodak.com/go/support Appendix...
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60 children, 30 clock, setting, 3 close-up, 10 close-up/landscape button, i color mode, 31 computer connecting camera, 46 transfer to, 46 copy pictures card to memory, 26 memory to card, 26 to computer via USB cable, 46 www.kodak.com/go/support...
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40 EVF (electronic viewfinder), ii EVF/LCD button, ii exposure compensation, 37 metering, 32 external video device viewing pictures, videos, 24 www.kodak.com/go/support favorites settings, 42 switch, i tagging, 41 fireworks, 29 firmware, upgrading, 64 flash, i button, i...
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61 ISO speed, 38 joystick, ii Kodak EasyShare software installing, 46 upgrading, 64 Kodak Perfect Touch technology, 18 Kodak Web sites, 56 landscape, 10, 29 language, 35 LCD, ii reviewing pictures, 15 reviewing videos, 15 lens, i...