Summary of Contents for Kodak PLAYSPORT ZX3 - EXTENDED GUIDE
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KODAK PLAYSPORT Video Camera Extended user guide Model Zx3 www.kodak.com For interactive tutorials: www.kodak.com/go/howto For help with your camera: www.kodak.com/go/support...
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Kodak and PlaySport are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company. ArcSoft and MediaImpression are trademarks of ArcSoft, Inc. Apple, iLife, iWeb, MobileMe, iTunes, iPhone, iPod, and Apple TV are trademarks of Apple, Inc. HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
Product features Front view Microphone Video Recording light Lens IR receiver, for optional remote control Battery compartment, SD/SDHC card slot Strap post www.kodak.com/go/support...
Product features Back view Record/OK Power button/ Charging light Liveview/LCD Glare Shield AV Out Review mode HDMI™ Out Delete USB, 5V DC In Settings Tripod socket Speaker www.kodak.com/go/support...
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Product features Understanding the status icons See important Alert icons see page 14 www.kodak.com/go/support...
Table of contents 1 Setting up your camera .................1 Charging the battery (approximately 2 hours) ..........1 Charging using external charger or USB............2 Inserting an SD or SDHC Card................ 3 Connecting a strap..................4 2 Using your camera ................5 Turning on the camera ..................
Setting up your camera Charging the battery (approximately 2 hours) Use this procedure to charge the battery or power the camera with AC power. Notched corner Charge the battery whenever necessary. Do not charge the battery near water. Turn off the camera, then connect it.
Setting up your camera Charging using external charger or USB Do not charge the battery near water. Charger Connect the camera, then turn it off to start charging. Charging light: • On = charging • Off = charged KODAK Camera USB Cable, (approx.
Setting up your camera Inserting an SD or SDHC Card Your camera has limited internal memory—perfect for a few practice videos/pictures. We strongly suggest that you purchase an SD or SDHC Card to store more. (Maximum supported card size is 32 GB.) CAUTION: A card can only be inserted one way;...
Using your camera Turning on the camera Setting the date/time At the prompt, press OK. to change current field. for previous/next field. OK to accept. Change date/time later see page 11 www.kodak.com/go/support...
Using your camera Recording videos, taking pictures When you turn on the camera, it’s ready to record. Start/stop recording In Liveview, press to cycle LCD Glare Shield filters Normal High B&W (black Saturation & white) NOTE: The LCD Glare Shield must be turned on in the Settings menu.
Using your camera Playing videos Review Previous/next video Play/Pause (Press and hold to Stop) Volume Delete video/pictures While playing, play in slow motion. While paused, press for different views: 1-up Thumbnail Timeline view view While playing, fast-forward/rewind 2X/4X/8X/16X. While paused, go forward/reverse one frame.
KODAK Camera USB Cable, Micro B / 5-Pin (Use only the cable included with this camera!) Videos and pictures can be used with the APPLE ILIFE suite of products to edit, personalize, make DVDs, share via YouTube and APPLE Online Sharing Services (IWEB and MOBILEME), or with ITUNES for syncing with IPHONE, IPOD, or APPLE TV.
Using your camera Deleting videos/pictures Review Previous/next Delete to highlight a choice, then press OK Cancel (without Previous/ deleting) Next Delete www.kodak.com/go/support...
Using your camera Viewing on a TV HDMI Cable AV Cable Set TV input to match your connection. For stereo playback, use the HDMI cable. Set Video Out (NTSC/PAL) see page 11 Power the camera by AC power see page 1 Purchase accessories www.kodak.com/go/playsportaccessories...
TV Video Out—Choose the setting (NTSC, PAL) for your region. LCD Brightness—Set LCD brightness. (Auto lets the camera set it for you.) Volume/Sounds—Turn sounds on/off. (When off, the Video Recording light is also turned off.) Microphone Gain—Choose sensitivity of the internal microphone.
3 meters (9.8 feet) After using the camera in water Wipe off water or debris. If the camera was used in chemically treated water or ■ saltwater, rinse it in fresh water, then use a soft towel to dry it.
Using your camera Using the optional remote control Use the optional remote control just as you would use the on-camera buttons—to start/stop recording, review videos and pictures, and more. Go to www.kodak.com/go/playsportaccessories. Remove the tab to activate the battery Using the remote control...
Corrupt or unusable card. Transfer videos/pictures to your computer, then format (erase) the card in the camera or card reader. ■ Internal memory is full. Transfer videos/pictures to your computer, or use an SD/SDHC card to take more videos/pictures. ■...
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■ Camera will not turn on. Ensure that the battery is correctly inserted and charged. ■ Ensure the camera is clean and dry. (If it’s wet inside, let it dry for 24 hours.) ■ page 11 LCD is not clear.
See online demonstrations of your camera www.kodak.com/go/howto Register your camera www.kodak.com/go/register Chat, email, write, or phone Kodak www.kodak.com/go/contact (Chat not available in all languages.) Software Get information on ARCSOFT Software www.arcsoft.com/support Get help with the WINDOWS OS and working with www.kodak.com/go/pcbasics digital pictures www.kodak.com/go/support...
Image Storage—128 MB internal memory (approximately 20.3 MB available for image storage. 1 MB equals one million bytes); optional SD/SDHC Card (The SD logo is a trademark of the SD Card Association.) Maximum supported size: 32 GB SDHC. Focusing System—Fixed Focus Range—Normal: 1 m (3.3 ft)–infinity;...
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, go to www.kodak.com/go/playsportaccessories.
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■ Do not disassemble, install backward, or expose batteries to liquid, moisture, fire, or extreme temperature. Remove the batteries when the product is stored. In the unlikely event that battery ■ fluid leaks inside the product, contact Kodak customer support.
Wait until camera reaches operating temperatures before using. ■ Blow gently on the lens or LCD to remove dust and dirt. Wipe gently with a soft, lint-free cloth or an untreated lens-cleaning tissue. Do not use cleaning solutions unless designed specifically for camera lenses. Do not allow chemicals, such as suntan lotion, to contact painted surfaces.
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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.
Product), regardless of cause or for breach of any written or implied warranty is expressly disclaimed.
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Appendix receiving antenna; 2) increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver; 3) connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected; 4) consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for additional suggestions.
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Appendix Korean Li-Ion Regulatory Korean Class B ITE www.kodak.com/go/support...
Russian GOST-R Eastman Kodak Company China RoHS Canadian DOC statement DOC Class B Compliance—This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Observation des normes-Classe B—Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. www.kodak.com/go/support...
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Appendix Australian C-Tick N137 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...
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LCD, 6 format card, 11 battery loading, charging, 1 brightness, LCD, 11 glare shield. LCD, 6 camera info, 11 help, Web links, troubleshooting, 14 card, loading, 3 care and maintenance, 20 icons, iii cautions, 20 image stabilization, 11 charging battery, 1...
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Index microphone gain, 11 taking videos, pictures, 6 modes, recording, 6 telephoto, 6 time and date, setting, 5 tips, care, & maintenance, 20 on/off, 5 transferring videos, 8 troubleshooting, 14 turning on camera, 5 playing a video, 7 TV playback, 10...