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Installing the software
Before connecting any cables, install the software
that was included with your camera. Follow the
on-screen instructions.
After installing the software, return to this user guide.
Charging and loading the batteries
See the Extended user guide
www.kodak.com/go/z980support
Lights are on while the
charger is plugged in.
(See the charger
documentation for
instructions and
charging times.)
For longer life, charge
KODAK Ni-MH
Pre-Charged
Rechargeable Batteries
AA prior to use, and
occasionally discharge
them to depletion.
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Page 1: Installing The Software
Follow the on-screen instructions. After installing the software, return to this user guide. Charging and loading the batteries For longer life, charge KODAK Ni-MH Pre-Charged Rechargeable Batteries AA prior to use, and occasionally discharge them to depletion. -
Page 2: Turn Off The Camera
1 Turn off the camera. 2 Insert or remove the card. 3 Turn on the camera. Using charging accessories You can use an accessory KODAK 5-Volt AC Adapter to save battery power. NOTE: The AC adapter does not charge the batteries. www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter... -
Page 3: Turning On The Camera
Turning on the camera Setting the language and date/time See the Extended user guide www.kodak.com/go/z980support Language: to change. OK to accept. Date/Time: At the prompt, press OK. to change current field. for previous/next field. OK to accept. www.kodak.com/go/z980support... -
Page 4: Taking A Picture
When the framing marks turn green, press the Shutter button completely down. EVF/LCD button To save battery power, press the EVF/LCD button and use the electronic viewfinder. See the Extended user guide Learn more about Smart Capture and other modes Framing marks www.kodak.com/go/z980support see page 13 www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter... -
Page 5: Reviewing Pictures/Videos
Reviewing pictures/videos Review See the Extended user guide www.kodak.com/go/z980support Press the Review button to enter/exit Review. View previous/next picture/video. Play a video. www.kodak.com/go/z980support... -
Page 6: Transferring Pictures/Videos
Transferring pictures/videos 1 Turn off the camera. Connect the KODAK USB Cable, Model U-8 Turn on the camera. KODAK EASYSHARE Software opens on your computer and prompts you through the transfer process. See the Extended user guide Purchase accessories www.kodak.com/go/z980support www.kodak.com/go/z980accessories... -
Page 7: Getting Help From Your Camera
If you learn nothing else about your camera, learn how to use on-camera Help. Because the more you know your camera, the more confident you become. See the Extended user guide www.kodak.com/go/z980support Press the Menu button, then highlight a menu choice. - Page 8 2 Attach and tighten the grip. 3 Turn on the camera. 4 Slide the Portrait switch. 5 Take pictures in the portrait orientation. Use the Portrait Shutter button to take pictures. to zoom. Learn more about taking focused pictures see page 4 www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter...
- Page 9 Attaching the strap www.kodak.com/go/z980support...
- Page 10 • 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/z980support: • the extended user guide • interactive troubleshooting and repairs • interactive tutorials • FAQs •...
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Page 11: Back, Bottom View
3 On/Off for Portrait mode 9 Share button 4 Shutter button 5 Flash/Focus/Drive buttons 11 Delete/Menu/Info/Review 6 Strap post (1 of 2) 12 Wide Angle/Telephoto www.kodak.com/go/z980support 13 Jog dial 14 Mode dial 15 LCD , OK 16 EVF (Electronic viewfinder) -
Page 12: Front View
Front view Flash Microphones (2) Speaker Lens Self-timer/Video/AF Assist light www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter... -
Page 13: Doing More With Your Camera
Scene Program Aperture Shutter Manual Video www.kodak.com/go/z980support Choose the mode that best suits your subjects and surroundings. of use. Full-frame portraits of people. Subjects that are in motion. Shutter speed is fast. “Stitching” 2 or 3 pictures into 1 panoramic scene. -
Page 14: Taking A Video
3 Press OK to choose a Scene mode. 1 Turn the Mode dial to Video 2 Press the Shutter button completely down, then release it. To stop recording, press and release the Shutter button again. To review and work with videos, see www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter page... -
Page 15: Using The Optical Zoom
NOTE: You may notice decreased image quality when using digital zoom. The slider on the LCD or EVF turns red when the picture quality reaches the limit for an acceptable 4 x 6-in. (10 x 15 cm) print. www.kodak.com/go/z980support Doing more with your camera 1 Use the LCD or EVF to frame your subject. -
Page 16: Using The Flash
Digital Correction, see the Setup menu. Digital Correction NOTE: To attach an external flash, see the Extended user guide at www.kodak.com/go/z980support. Press the flash button repeatedly to scroll through flash modes. The current flash mode is shown on the LCD or EVF. -
Page 17: Using The Drive Button
Using the Drive button For information about the self-timer and burst modes, see the Extended user guide www.kodak.com/go/z980support. Using the Focus button Mode Icon Auto Focus (AF) No icon. Landscape Macro Super Macro www.kodak.com/go/z980support Doing more with your camera Press the Drive button repeatedly to scroll through self-timer and burst modes. -
Page 18: Using The Menu Button To Change Settings
Setup for other camera settings 3 Press to highlight a setting, then press OK. 4 Highlight an option, then press OK. Understanding the picture-taking icons Focus mode Self timer/Burst Flash mode Capture mode Tag name Pictures/time remaining Zoom slider Date stamp Battery level www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter... -
Page 19: Working With Pictures/Videos
Viewing pictures as thumbnails 1 Press the Review 2 Press the Wide Angle (W) button to change from single-picture view to multi-up thumbnails. 3 Press Telephoto (T) to return to single-picture view. ■ Press the Review button to exit Review. www.kodak.com/go/z980support button. button. -
Page 20: Using Shortcuts
To hide the shortcuts again, press Understanding the review icons Video duration Select picture Add text tag Shortcuts View thumbnails Play video Upload tag Favorite tag Text tag name www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter Print tag/number of prints Protected Email tag Picture/Video number Battery level Date stamp... - Page 21 How do you tell yours? Prints • 4 x 6 pictures • Enlargements, posters • Collages • Photo books www.kodak.com/go/z980support Digitally Photo gifts • EASYSHARE Digital Picture Frame • Cards • HDTV devices • Calendars •...
- Page 22 Share your stories! Load software. Pictures become stories here! At home KODAK All-in-One Printers www.kodak.com/go/tips Pictures start here! Transfer pictures to your computer. Take pictures. Online At a local photo retailer www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter KODAK Picture Kiosk...
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Page 23: Solving Camera Problems
■ In Review mode, you do not see a picture (or the expected picture) on the LCD or EVF. www.kodak.com/go/z980support If the Portrait switch is in the Portrait position, only the Portrait Shutter button works (see page Install new batteries (see page Charge rechargeable batteries. - Page 24 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. ■...
- Page 25 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. Repair, replacement, or refund of the purchase price are the sole remedies under the warranty.
- Page 26 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.
- Page 27 (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: 415 g (14.6 oz) VCCI Class B ITE Australian C-Tick N137 www.kodak.com/go/z980support...
- Page 28 Appendix Korean Class B ITE China RoHS Eastman Kodak Company Rochester, New York 14650 © Kodak, 2008 Kodak and EasyShare are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company. 4H5213_en www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter...