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Summary of Contents for Kodak Z740
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Page 1: Zoom Digital Camera
Kodak EasyShare Z740 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/z740support... - Page 2 Rochester, New York 14650 © Eastman Kodak Company, 2004 All screen images are simulated. Kodak and EasyShare are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company. Schneider-Kreuznach and Xenar are trademarks of Jos. Schneider Optische Werke GmbH used under license by Eastman Kodak Company.
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Page 3: Product Features
Grip Light sensor Low-light assist, Self-timer light 11 Open Flash switch Shutter button Self-timer/Burst button Close-up/Landscape button Flash button Power/Favorites switch www.kodak.com/go/support Speaker 10 Flash 12 Neck strap post 13 Microphone 14 Lens 15 DC-In (3V) optional AC adapter Product features... -
Page 4: Side View
6 LCD screen 7 Info button 8 EVF (Electronic viewfinder) 16 Battery compartment EVF/LCD button 10 Zoom (Wide Angle/Telephoto) 11 Share button 12 Mode dial 13 Joystick/OK 14 USB, A/V Out 15 Slot for optional SD or MMC card www.kodak.com/go/support... -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Changing picture-taking settings ... 27 Customizing your camera ... 30 Viewing picture/video information ... 32 Copying pictures and videos ... 32 Adjusting exposure compensation ... 33 P, A, S, and M modes... 33 Pre-tagging for album names ... 35 Sharing your pictures... 37 www.kodak.com/go/support... - Page 6 Camera specifications ... 47 Power-saving features... 51 Storage capacities ... 51 Accessories ... 52 Important safety instructions ... 53 Battery life ... 54 Upgrading your software and firmware... 55 Additional care and maintenance ... 55 Warranty... 56 Regulatory compliance ... 58 www.kodak.com/go/support...
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Page 7: Setting Up Your Camera
Setting up your camera Attaching the lens cap Attaching the neck strap www.kodak.com/go/support... -
Page 8: Loading The Batteries
CRV3 lithium (non-rechargeable) For information on replacing batteries and extending battery life, see Turning on the camera 1 Open the battery door. 2 Load the battery, then close the battery door. Ni-MH (rechargeable) www.kodak.com/go/support 2 AA lithium or Ni-MH page... -
Page 9: Setting The Date/Time, First Time
Setting the date/time, first time Setting the date/time and language, other times www.kodak.com/go/support At the prompt, press OK. to change. for previous/next field. OK to accept. Press Menu. to highlight Setup Menu then press OK. to highlight Language or Date/Time , then press OK. -
Page 10: Storing Pictures On An Sd Or Mmc Card
NOTE: We recommend Kodak SD or MMC cards. SD cards must possess the SD SD logo is a trademark of the SD Card Association.) When using the card for the first time,... -
Page 11: Taking Pictures And Videos
Taking pictures and videos Taking a picture Taking a video www.kodak.com/go/support Press Shutter button halfway to focus and set exposure. When AF/AE Indicator turns green, press Shutter button completely down. Choose LCD or EVF (electronic viewfinder) AF/AE Indicator: Green—successful Red—failed... -
Page 12: Reviewing The Picture Or Video Just Taken
Tag a picture/video for email or as a favorite, or to tag a picture for print. Play a video. to adjust volume.) Delete page Center focus Center wide focus Side focus Center and side focus Left and right focus www.kodak.com/go/support... -
Page 13: Checking Camera And Picture Status
PASM Setting Aperture Shutter speed Capture modes—shutter pressed halfway Open flash warning Aperture Shutter speed www.kodak.com/go/support Taking pictures and videos Picture size Flash Pictures/time remaining Exposure compensation Exposure compensation button. Storage location AF mode Focus mode Exposure... -
Page 14: Using Optical Zoom
4 x 6-in. (10 x 15 cm) print. 1 Use the viewfinder or camera screen 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
(press again to exit.) Videos: To save battery power, use an optional Kodak EasyShare dock or Kodak 3-volt AC adapter. (See www.kodak.com/go/z740accessories.) NOTE: Pictures taken at the Best (3:2) quality setting are displayed at a 3:2 aspect ratio with a black bar at the top of the screen. -
Page 16: What The Review Icons Mean
Viewing multi-up (thumbnails) during review magnify 1X - 8X. view other parts of the picture. return to 1X. view multi-up thumbnails. view previous/next row of thumbnails. view previous.next thumbnail. view single picture. www.kodak.com/go/support Protected Picture number Image storage location Review mode Protected Video number... -
Page 17: Deleting Pictures And Videos
Formatting internal memory or an SD or MMC card deletes all (including protected) pictures and videos. (Formatting internal memory also deletes email addresses, album names, and favorites. To restore them, see EasyShare software Help.) www.kodak.com/go/support Taking pictures and videos Follow the screen prompts. Press Delete. for previous/next. -
Page 18: Transferring And Printing Pictures
Transferring and printing pictures CAUTION: Install Kodak EasyShare software before connecting the camera or optional dock to the computer. Failure to do so may cause the software to load incorrectly. Minimum system requirements Windows OS-based computers ■ Windows 98, 98SE, ME, 2000 SP1, or XP OS ■... -
Page 19: Install The Software
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-based computer— choose Run from the Start menu and type d:\setup.exe where d is the drive letter that contains the CD. -
Page 20: Transferring Pictures With The Usb Cable
Transferring and printing pictures Transferring pictures with the USB cable NOTE: Visit www.kodak.com/go/howto Also available for transferring You can also use these Kodak products to transfer your pictures and videos. Kodak EasyShare camera dock, Kodak EasyShare printer dock (see ■ compatibility, page ■... - Page 21 Connecting the camera to a PictBridge 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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Page 22: Ordering Prints Online
Transferring and printing pictures Ordering prints online Kodak EasyShare print service (provided by Ofoto www.ofoto.com) is one of the many online print services offered in the Kodak EasyShare software. You can easily: ■ Upload your pictures. ■ Edit, enhance, and add borders to your pictures. -
Page 23: Dock Compatibility
NOTE: The charging lights on the dock will not illuminate when using the adapter. However, charging does take place. Use the custom dock insert if you are docking your Z740 camera on any other EasyShare dock. Do not use the adapter. -
Page 24: Doing More With Your Camera
Once more for a 2-second delay (for a steady, auto-shutter release on a tripod) Compose the scene. Press the Shutter button halfway, then completely down. The picture is taken in 2 or 10 seconds. www.kodak.com/go/support... -
Page 25: Using Burst
11). Taking close-up and landscape pictures Use the Close-up/Landscape button very close or very far away. Close-up/ Landscape www.kodak.com/go/support Doing more with your camera First 5 pictures are saved. Last 4 pictures are saved. to take pictures of scenes that are 1 Set the Mode dial to any Capture mode. -
Page 26: Running A Slide Show
Use the Slide Show to display your pictures and videos on the camera screen. To run a slide show on a television or on any external device, see save battery power, use an optional Kodak 3V AC adapter. (Visit www.kodak.com/go/z740accessories.) Starting the slide show 1 Press the Review button, then press the Menu button. -
Page 27: Changing The Slide Show Display Interval
(yellow) and audio-in port (white). See your television user’s guide for details. 2 Review pictures and videos on the television. www.kodak.com/go/support Doing more with your camera to highlight Interval, then press the to highlight Loop, then press the OK page 31). -
Page 28: Changing The Flash Settings
1/30 second or longer. The flash fires just before the shutter closes to create a stream-of-light effect behind a moving object for a more natural appearance. page www.kodak.com/go/support... -
Page 29: Picture-Taking Modes
Use at night to capture subject and background. Scene Point-and-shoot simplicity when taking pictures under 14 special conditions. (See Video Capturing video with sound. (See www.kodak.com/go/support Doing more with your camera Choose the mode that best suits your subjects and surroundings. Scene modes, page 24.) -
Page 30: Scene Modes
2 second exposure, Infinity Focus, Center-Weight Metering, Daylight White Balance, ISO 100 f/2.8–f/3.7, +1 Exposure Compensation, Center-Weight Metering, Multi-Zone Focus, ISO 100 f/2.8–f/3.7, Multi-Pattern Exposure Metering, Multi-Zone Focus, Fill-Flash, ISO 100 f/2.8–f/3.7, Macro Focus, Center- Weight Metering, Center-Zone Focus, ISO 100 www.kodak.com/go/support... - Page 31 Text Documents. Self- Close-ups of yourself. Portrait Assures proper focus and minimizes red eye. www.kodak.com/go/support Doing more with your camera Camera pre-settings f/2.8–f/3.7, Multi-Pattern Exposure Metering, Multi-Zone Focus, ISO 140 f/2.8–f/3.7, Infinity Focus, Multi-Pattern Exposure Metering, Daylight White Balance, ISO 100...
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Page 32: Pasm Modes
(See 33.) Press the Menu button to change other P, A, S, and M modes, page P, A, S, and M modes, page www.kodak.com/go/support P, A, S, and P, A, S, and M to select 33.) Press the Menu to select settings. -
Page 33: Changing Picture-Taking Settings
Video Size Choose a video resolution. This setting remains until you change it. www.kodak.com/go/support Doing more with your camera Icon Options 5.0 MP (default)—for printing up to 20 x 30 in. (50 x 75 cm); pictures are highest resolution and largest file size. - Page 34 Center-zone—evaluates the small area centered in the viewfinder. Ideal when precise focus of a specific area in the picture is needed. NOTE: For the best pictures, the camera is set to Multi-zone when in Landscape mode. Available only in PASM mode. www.kodak.com/go/support...
- Page 35 Image Storage Choose a storage location for pictures and videos. This setting remains until you change it. www.kodak.com/go/support Doing more with your camera Icon Options Continuous AF (default)—uses external AF sensor and TTL-AF (Through-The-Lens). Because the camera is always focusing, there is no need to press the Shutter button halfway down to focus.
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Page 36: Customizing Your Camera
The slider turns red when the picture may no longer render an acceptable 4 x 6 in. (10 x 15 cm) print. None—no pause. www.kodak.com/go/support camera. - Page 37 Orient pictures so that they are displayed with the correct side up. Date Stamp Imprint the date on pictures. Video Date Display Display Date/Time at the start of video playback. Language www.kodak.com/go/support Doing more with your camera Icon Options Shutter only (default) Default Classical Jazz...
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Page 38: Viewing Picture/Video Information
Image Storage, page Icon Options Memory Card—deletes everything on the card; formats the card. Cancel—exits without making a change. Internal Memory—deletes everything in internal memory including email addresses, album names, and favorites; formats the internal memory. Press Review. Press Info. www.kodak.com/go/support... -
Page 39: Adjusting Exposure Compensation
NOTE: 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 to Default (see or M, mode to its default setting. www.kodak.com/go/support Doing more with your camera , then press the OK button. - Page 40 2 Move the joystick P, A, S, or M. 3 Press ■ Move between available settings. ■ Open a setting. ■ Change the setting. 4 Press the Menu button to change other settings (see page 27). 5 Take a picture. www.kodak.com/go/support to choose...
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Page 41: Pre-Tagging For Album Names
Use Kodak EasyShare software (V 3.0 or higher, see names on your computer. Then copy up to 32 album names to the album name list the next time you connect the camera to the computer. See Kodak EasyShare software Help for details. -
Page 42: Tagging Pictures/Videos For Albums
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 Kodak EasyShare software Help for details. Second—on your camera 1 Press the Review button, then locate the picture or video. -
Page 43: Sharing Your Pictures
Quickview. To remove print tagging for all pictures in the storage location, highlight Cancel Prints, then press the OK button. Cancel Prints is not available in Quickview. www.kodak.com/go/support Doing more with your camera 39) for easy organization on your page to locate a picture. -
Page 44: Tagging Pictures And Videos For Emailing
Doing more with your camera Printing tagged pictures When you transfer the tagged pictures to your computer, the Kodak EasyShare software print screen opens. For details on printing, click the Help button in the Kodak EasyShare software. For more information on printing from your computer, printer dock, PictBridge-enabled printer, or card, see NOTE: For the best 4 x 6 in. -
Page 45: Tagging Pictures As Favorites
NOTE: The camera holds a limited number of favorites. Use Camera Favorites in the EasyShare software to customize the size of your camera Favorites favorites remain in the Favorites folder in the EasyShare software. For more information, click the Help button in the Kodak EasyShare software. www.kodak.com/go/support Doing more with your camera to highlight Favorite appears in the status area. -
Page 46: 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 47: Troubleshooting
Remove battery and verify that it’s the correct type, then reinsert it. 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. -
Page 48: Computer/Connectivity Problems
Insert a new or charged battery If all else fails, get customer support help Card may be corrupted. Format card in camera Use another memory card. (page (page 14). (If using an EasyShare dock, check www.kodak.com/go/support (page 12). (page (page 54). page... -
Page 49: Picture Quality Problems
21 in. (0.7 m) from your subject. ■ Place the camera on a flat, steady surface or use a tripod, especially in high-zoom settings or in low light. www.kodak.com/go/support 31). (page 22) or change your position so light is not... -
Page 50: Direct Printing (Pictbridge) Problems
Press any button to redisplay the menu. ■ Ensure that there is a connection between camera and printer (page ■ Ensure the printer and camera have power (page 14). Follow the prompts to resolve the issue. www.kodak.com/go/support 12). -
Page 51: Getting Help
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/z740support www.kodak.com/go/z740accessories... -
Page 52: Telephone Customer Support
00798 631 0024 For the most up-to-date listings, visit: www.kodak.com/US/en/digital/contacts/DAIInternationalContacts.shtml ■ Amount of free hard disk space Camera serial number ■ Version of Kodak EasyShare software ■ Exact error message you received ■ Netherlands 020 346 9372 New Zealand 0800 440 786... -
Page 53: Appendix
Appendix Camera specifications For more specifications, visit www.kodak.com/go/z740support. Kodak EasyShare Z740 zoom digital camera CCD (charge-coupled device) 1/2.5 in. CCD, 4:3 aspect ratio Output image size 5.0 MP: 2576 x 1932 pixels 4.4 MP (3:2): 2576 x 1716 pixels 4.0 MP: 2304 x 1728 pixels 3.1 MP: 2048 x 1536 pixels... - Page 54 Appendix Kodak EasyShare Z740 zoom digital camera Exposure Exposure metering TTL-AE Multi-pattern, Center-spot, Center-weighted (available in PASM modes only) Exposure +/-2.0 EV with 0.5 EV step compensation Shutter speed Auto: 1/8 to 1/1700 sec. Shutter priority: 1/64-1/1700 sec. Selectable: 0.5-8 sec.
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Page 55: Flash Settings In Each Mode
Kodak EasyShare Z740 zoom digital camera Video output NTSC or PAL Power CRV3; 2-AA lithium; 2-AA Ni-MH; Kodak EasyShare Ni-MH rechargeable battery pack (KAA2HR); 3V AC adapter Communication with computer USB 2.0 (PIMA 15740 protocol), via USB cable, EasyShare camera dock or printer dock... - Page 56 Auto, Off, Fill Flash, Red-eye Auto* Auto, Off, Fill Flash, Red-eye Auto, Off, Fill Flash Auto* Auto, Off, Fill Flash, Red-eye Fill Fill Auto, Off, Fill Flash Red-eye* Auto, Off, Fill Flash, Red-eye Auto, Off Red-eye* Auto, Off, Fill Flash, Red-eye www.kodak.com/go/support...
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Page 57: Power-Saving Features
32 MB internal memory 32 MB SD/MMC 64 MB SD/MMC 128 MB SD/MMC 256 MB SD/MMC 512 MB SD/MMC www.kodak.com/go/support The camera To turn it back on Screen turns off. Press the OK button. Enters auto Press a button or insert/remove power off. -
Page 58: Accessories
Expand your creative wide-angle lens and photographic options with this versatile lens. Kodak EasyShare Add 55 mm screw-on Z740 lens adapter lenses or filters. Lens filter (black & Neutral density filter white) 102. Reduces light by 2 f-stops (log density 0.6);... -
Page 59: Important Safety Instructions
Read and follow these instructions before using Kodak products. Always follow basic safety procedures. ■ The use of an accessory attachment that is not recommended by Kodak, such as an AC adapter, may cause fire, electric shock, or injury. ■... -
Page 60: Battery Life
■ Do not charge non-rechargeable batteries. For more information on batteries, see www.kodak.com/global/en/service/batteries/batteryUsage.jhtml Battery life Use these Kodak batteries. (Battery types are also molded into battery door.) CRV3 lithium battery AA (2) lithium batteries Ni-MH rechargeable battery pack (per charge) -
Page 61: Upgrading Your Software And Firmware
Kodak EasyShare Ni-MH rechargeable battery pack. 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 62: 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.) This warranty does not apply to the battery(s) used in digital cameras or accessories. -
Page 63: Your Rights
(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 64: Regulatory Compliance
Regulatory compliance FCC compliance and advisory Kodak EasyShare Z740 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 65 Install and use the equipment according to the instruction manual. MPEG-4 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. www.kodak.com/go/support...
- Page 66 , 12 transfer to , 12 copy pictures card to memory , 32 memory to card , 32 to computer via USB cable , 12 CRV3 battery loading , 2 customer support , 46 customizing camera settings , 30 www.kodak.com/go/support...
- Page 67 SD/MMC card , 4 software , 13 internal memory storage capacity , 51 joystick , ii Kodak EasyShare software installing , 13 upgrading , 55 Kodak web sites , 45 landscape , 19 , 25 language , 31 LCD , ii Index...
- Page 68 , 9 storage capacity , 51 tagging , 35 taking, modes , 23 transfer via USB cable , 12 portrait , 24 power auto off , 51 camera , 2 switch , i printer dock , 14 , 55 www.kodak.com/go/support...
- Page 69 , 11 protecting , 11 slide show , 20 running slide show , 20 safety, batteries , 53 SCN , 23 www.kodak.com/go/support SD/MMC card inserting , 4 printing from , 16 slot , ii storage capacities , 51 self-portrait , 25...
- Page 70 , 6 tripod socket , ii turning camera on and off , 2 upgrading software, firmware , 55 URLs, Kodak web sites , 45 USB (universal serial bus) transferring pictures , 12 USB, A/V out , ii...