Kodak EasyShare Z915 User Manual

Kodak EasyShare Z915 User Manual

Kodak easyshare z915: user guide
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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.

Loading the batteries

Other power options, including
rechargeable batteries
www.kodak.com/go/z915support
www.kodak.com/go/z915accessories
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  • Page 1: Installing The Software

    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. Loading the batteries Other power options, including rechargeable batteries www.kodak.com/go/z915support www.kodak.com/go/z915accessories...
  • Page 2: Turn Off The Camera

    Inserting or removing a card when the camera is on may damage the pictures, the card, or the camera. 1 Turn off the camera. 2 Insert or remove the optional card. 3 Turn on the camera. Purchase accessories www.kodak.com/go/z915accessories 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/z915support 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/z915support...
  • Page 4: Taking A Picture

    See the Extended user guide Learn more about picture-taking modes Turn the Mode dial to Smart Capture Press the Shutter button halfway to lock on the subject. When the framing marks turn green, press the Shutter button completely down. www.kodak.com/go/z915support see page 11 www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter...
  • Page 5: Reviewing Pictures/Videos

    Reviewing pictures/videos Press the Review button to enter/exit Review. Review View previous/next picture/video. Play a video. See the Extended user guide www.kodak.com/go/z915support www.kodak.com/go/z915support...
  • Page 6: Transferring Pictures/Videos

    Transferring pictures/videos See the Extended user guide Purchase accessories 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. www.kodak.com/go/z915support www.kodak.com/go/z915accessories...
  • 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/z915support Press the Menu button, then highlight a menu choice.
  • Page 8 • 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/z915support: • the extended user guide • interactive troubleshooting and repairs • interactive tutorials • FAQs •...
  • Page 9: Back View

    Back view Speaker Mode dial On/Off button Zoom Wide Angle/Telephoto lever Shutter button Flash button Focus (Macro/Infinity) button www.kodak.com/go/z915support Self-timer/Burst button 3V DC-In/USB/AV out 10 Strap post 11 Share button 13 Delete/Menu/Info/Review buttons , OK...
  • Page 10: Front View

    Front view Flash Self-timer/Video/AF Assist light Lens/Cover Microphone www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter...
  • Page 11: Doing More With Your Camera

    Subjects that are in motion. Shutter speed is fast. “Stitching” 2 or 3 pictures into 1 panoramic scene. Point-and-shoot simplicity when taking pictures under special conditions. More creative control. (See the Extended user guide www.kodak.com/go/z915support). Video with sound. (See page 12.)
  • Page 12: Taking A Video

    3 Press OK to choose a Scene mode. SCN mode Portrait Full-frame portraits of people. Children Action pictures of children in bright light. Turn the Mode dial to Video Press the Shutter button completely down and release. (To stop recording, press and release again.) www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter...
  • Page 13 Bright, colorful light displays. Flash does not fire. Place the camera on a flat, steady surface or use a tripod. Flower Close-ups of flowers or other small subjects in bright light. Focus is Macro. Text Documents. Focus is Macro. www.kodak.com/go/z915support Doing more with your camera...
  • Page 14: Using Optical Zoom

    NOTE: You may notice decreased image quality when using digital zoom. The slider on the LCD 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/easysharecenter see page (see page...
  • Page 15: Using The Flash

    Digital Correction Digital Correction A preflash does not fire; the camera corrects red eye. using the Setup menu. www.kodak.com/go/z915support Doing more with your camera Flash fires When the lighting conditions require it. Every time you take a picture, regardless of the lighting conditions.
  • Page 16: Using The Menu Button To Change Settings

    4 Highlight an option, then press OK. (Some options let you use IMPORTANT: Your camera offers a built-in Help system. NOTE: Some modes offer limited settings. Some settings remain until you change them; others, until you change modes or turn off the camera. See page 7. www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter...
  • Page 17: Understanding The Picture-Taking Icons

    Understanding the picture-taking icons Focus mode Self timer Flash mode Capture mode Tag name www.kodak.com/go/z915support Doing more with your camera Pictures/time remaining Zoom slider Battery level Date stamp...
  • Page 18: Working With Pictures/Videos

    Viewing as thumbnails (multi-up) 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. button. button. www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter...
  • Page 19: Understanding The Review Icons

    Understanding the review icons Video duration Select picture Shortcuts Add text tag View multi-up Play video Upload tag Favorite tag Text tag name www.kodak.com/go/z915support Working with pictures/videos Print tag/number of prints Protected Email tag Picture/Video number Battery level Date stamp...
  • Page 20 • 4 x 6 pictures • Enlargements, posters • Collages • Photo books Digitally Photo gifts • EASYSHARE Digital Picture Frame • Cards • HDTV devices • Calendars • Email • Mugs • Ties ...and much more! • Shirts www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter...
  • Page 21 Load software. Pictures become stories here! At home KODAK All-in-One Printers www.kodak.com/go/tips www.kodak.com/go/z915support Pictures start here! Transfer pictures to your computer. Take pictures. Online At a local photo retailer Share your stories! KODAK Picture Kiosk...
  • Page 22: Solving Camera Problems

    Charge rechargeable batteries. Remove the battery, then reinsert or replace it. If the camera still does not function, visit www.kodak.com/go/z915support select Interactive Troubleshooting & Repairs. The camera is operating normally. Continue taking pictures. Retake pictures. Do not remove card while the camera is on. Keep rechargeable batteries charged.
  • Page 23 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 24 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.
  • Page 25 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 26 (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: 220 g (7.8 oz) VCCI Class B ITE www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter...
  • Page 27 Appendix Australian C-Tick N137 Korean Class B ITE China RoHS www.kodak.com/go/z915support...
  • Page 28 Appendix Russian GOST-R Eastman Kodak Company Rochester, NY 14650 AIO-40 Eastman Kodak Company Rochester, New York 14650 © Kodak, 2009 Kodak and EasyShare are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company. 4H5246_en www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter...

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