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Page 1: Digital Camera
KODAK EASYSHARE ZD15 Digital Camera Extended user guide www.kodak.com For interactive tutorials, visit www.kodak.com/go/howto For help with your camera, visit www.kodak.com/go/zd15support... - Page 2 Eastman Kodak Company Rochester, NY 14650 © Kodak, 2009 All screen images are simulated. Kodak, EasyShare, and Perfect Touch are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company. P/N 4H6738_en...
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Page 3: Back View
Product features Back view Speaker Self-timer/Burst button Mode dial 3V DC-In/USB/AV out On/Off button 10 Strap post Zoom Wide Angle/Telephoto lever 11 Share button Shutter button , OK Flash button 13 Delete/Menu/Info/Review buttons Focus (Macro/Infinity) button For batteries, see page... -
Page 4: Front View
Product features Front view Flash Self-timer/Video/AF Assist light Lens/Cover Microphone www.kodak.com/go/support... -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Loading the batteries ..................1 Turning on the camera .................. 2 Setting the language, date/time..............2 Storing pictures on an (accessory) SD or SDHC Card........3 2 Taking pictures/videos ................4 Taking a picture .................... 4 Taking a video ....................5 Capture modes ..................... - Page 6 Copying pictures/videos................31 Understanding the review icons..............31 4 Using the menu button ...............32 Using the Setup menu ................. 35 5 Transferring, printing, and sharing pictures .........38 Installing the software................. 38 Transferring pictures with the USB cable............39 Printing pictures..................40 Marking your pictures .................
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Page 7: Setting Up Your Camera
Setting up your camera Attaching the strap Loading the batteries Other battery types see page 57 Purchase accessories, such as batteries, www.kodak.com/go/zd15accessories battery chargers, SDHC cards, etc. www.kodak.com/go/support... -
Page 8: Turning On The Camera
Setting the language, date/time Language: to change. OK to accept. Date/Time: At the prompt, press OK. to change current field. for previous/next field. OK to accept. NOTE: To change language or date/time in the future, use the Setup menu (see page 37). www.kodak.com/go/support... -
Page 9: Storing Pictures On An (Accessory) Sd Or Sdhc Card
Setting up your camera Storing pictures on an (accessory) SD or SDHC Card Your camera has internal memory. You can purchase an SD or SDHC Card to store more pictures and videos. (Maximum supported card size is 32 GB.) CAUTION: A card can only be inserted one way;... -
Page 10: Taking Pictures/Videos
If the camera is not focusing on the desired subject, release the Shutter button and recompose the scene. 2 Press the Shutter button completely down to take the picture. NOTE: Framing marks do not appear in all modes. Multiple framing marks may appear when faces are detected. www.kodak.com/go/support... -
Page 11: Taking A Video
Reviewing the picture/video just taken After you take a picture/video, the LCD displays a quickview for several seconds. (To dismiss the quickview sooner, press the Shutter button halfway.) The picture/video is saved unless you press the Delete button. -
Page 12: Capture Modes
The scene is analyzed for other content and for lighting. ■ KODAK PERFECT TOUCH Technology is applied, for better pictures. You can choose the best picture size and aspect ratio for your needs—just press the Menu button and choose Picture Size. -
Page 13: Scene Modes
Candle light Capturing the ambiance of candle light. Night Distant scenery at night. Flash does not fire. Place the camera on a flat, steady Landscape surface or use a tripod. -
Page 14: Using Optical Zoom
Smart Capture mode. 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. -
Page 15: Using The Flash
Taking pictures/videos Using the flash Use the flash when you take pictures at night, indoors, or outdoors in heavy shadows. Flash settings are limited in some capture modes. Press the Flash button repeatedly to scroll through flash modes The current flash mode is shown on the LCD. -
Page 16: Using The Focus Button
Using the Focus button Press the Focus button repeatedly to scroll through focus modes. The current Focus mode is shown on the LCD. 1 In most Still modes, press the Focus button until the desired focus icon is displayed on the LCD: Mode... -
Page 17: Using The Self-Timer
3 Press the Shutter button completely down and hold it to take pictures. The camera takes up to 3 pictures while the Shutter button is pressed. NOTE: During quickview, you can delete all pictures in the burst series. To delete selectively, do so in Review (see page 19). -
Page 18: Taking Panoramic Pictures
(Exposure Compensation, White Balance, Exposure Metering, AF Zone, AF Control, Color Mode, and Sharpness are set with the first picture. The flash is set to Off.) You can use the self-timer (2- and 10-second delays) while taking panoramic pictures. -
Page 19: Getting Help From Your Camera
Your camera offers a built-in Help system. It describes every setting for every menu choice. 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! -
Page 20: P, A, S, And M Modes
NOTE: Settings you change in P, A, S, or M modes apply only to pictures taken in those modes. The settings, including Flash, are maintained for P, A, S, and M modes—even when you change modes or turn off the camera. - Page 21 Exposure Compensation—adjust the exposure. If the scene is too light, decrease the setting; if it’s too dark, increase the setting. Shutter speed—control how long the shutter stays open. (Use a tripod for slow shutter speeds.) Aperture—(also known as f-stop) control the size of the lens opening, which determines the depth of field.
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Page 22: Using Exposure Compensation To Adjust Brightness
An exposure compensation level is shown on the LCD and the image gets darker or lighter. Take the picture when you are satisfied with the exposure compensation level. Using exposure compensation with exposure bracketing In P and A modes, you can use exposure compensation in conjunction with exposure bracketing to get the best exposure. -
Page 23: Using The Histogram To View Picture Brightness
Taking pictures/videos Using the histogram to view picture brightness Use the histogram to evaluate the distribution of light before or after you take a picture. Optimal exposure is achieved when the peak is in the middle of the histogram. The flash may affect a picture’s light and shadow. -
Page 24: Working With Pictures/Videos
Working with pictures/videos Reviewing pictures/videos Press the Review button to view and work with your pictures/videos. Press Review again to exit. 1 Press the Review button. 2 Press for previous/next picture/video. ■ Press the Review button to return to Capture mode. -
Page 25: Deleting Pictures/Videos
4 Follow the screen prompts. Using the undo delete feature If you accidentally delete a picture/video, you may be able to use Undo Delete to retrieve it. This feature is only available immediately after you delete a single picture/video while in Review (not during a Quickview). -
Page 26: Protecting Pictures/Videos From Deletion
■ Press the Menu button to exit the menu. CAUTION: Formatting internal memory or an SD or SDHC Card deletes all (including protected) pictures/videos. (Formatting internal memory also deletes email addresses, tag names, and favorites.) IMPORTANT: Your camera offers a built-in Help system. -
Page 27: Using Shortcuts
Edit to edit pictures/videos ■ Setup for other camera settings NOTE: You may need to scroll up to highlight the current tab before you can choose another tab. 3 Press to highlight a setting, then press OK. 4 Choose an option, then press OK. -
Page 28: Adding Sound Tags
Working with pictures/videos Adding sound tags You can record a voice or sound (up to 1 minute long) to add to a picture. NOTE: Only one sound tag can be added to each picture (not to videos). Recording a sound tag... -
Page 29: Cropping Pictures
Working with pictures/videos Cropping pictures You can crop a picture so that only the desired portion of the picture remains. (You cannot crop these pictures: panoramic, 16:9, video action prints, pictures from a video, or pictures that are already cropped.) -
Page 30: Using Kodak Perfect Touch Technology
Perfect Touch tech, then press OK. A preview is shown in a split screen. Press to view other parts of the picture. 4 Press OK. Follow the screen prompts to replace the original picture or to save the enhanced picture as a new one. ■... -
Page 31: Editing Videos
Working with pictures/videos Editing videos Making a picture from a video You can choose a single frame from a video, then make a picture suitable for printing. 1 Press the Review button, then to find a video. 2 Press the Menu... -
Page 32: Using Video Bookmarks
Working with pictures/videos Using video bookmarks You can set bookmarks at interesting places in your video, then jump from one bookmark to another. Setting bookmarks 1 Press the Review button, then to find a video. 2 Press the Menu button, then... -
Page 33: Making A Video Action Print
Working with pictures/videos Making a video action print From a video, you can make a 4-, 9-, or 16-up picture, suitable for a 4 x 6-inch (10 x 15 cm) print. 1 Press the Review button, then to find a video. -
Page 34: Play A Multimedia Slide Show
4 Press to highlight Preview Slide Show, then press OK. All pictures/videos are displayed. To interrupt the slide show, press OK. After the slide show plays, you may save or modify it. IMPORTANT: Your camera offers a built-in Help system. -
Page 35: Displaying Pictures/Videos On A Television
Displaying pictures/videos on a television 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 A/V cable (may be sold separately). NOTE: Ensure that the Video Out setting (NTSC or PAL) is correct (see page 37). -
Page 36: Viewing Pictures/Videos In Different Ways
Viewing pictures/videos in different ways Viewing as thumbnails (multi-up) 1 Press the Review button. 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. To select multiple pictures/videos, see page ■... -
Page 37: Copying Pictures/Videos
Working with pictures/videos Copying pictures/videos You can copy pictures/videos from a card to internal memory or from internal memory to a card. NOTE: Before you copy, make sure that a card is inserted in the camera. Copy pictures/videos: 1 Press the Review button, then the Menu button. -
Page 38: Using The Menu Button
4 Highlight an option, then press OK. (Some options let you use IMPORTANT: Your camera offers a built-in Help system. See page NOTE: Some modes offer limited settings. Some settings remain until you change them; others, until you change modes or turn off the camera. Press Menu,... - Page 39 Unavailable in Video mode. AF Control Continuous AF—because the camera is always focusing, there is no need to press the Shutter button halfway down to Choose an auto-focus setting. focus. Available only in SCN, P, A, S, Single AF—uses TTL-AF (through-the-lens auto focus) when...
- Page 40 Ideal for general picture taking. Select a large or concentrated area of focus. Center-zone—evaluates the small area centered in the LCD. Ideal when precise focus of a specific area in the picture is Available only in P, A, S, M and needed. Panorama modes.
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Page 41: Using The Setup Menu
1, 2, 3, 4, 5–dimmest to brightest. (Use a dimmer setting to save battery power.) Image Storage Auto—the camera uses the card if one is in the camera. If not, the camera uses internal memory. Choose a storage location for pictures/videos. - Page 42 Continuous—zooming is continuous between optical and digital zoom. Zoom using optical, then digital zoom. Pause—zooming pauses at the optical zoom maximum. To use digital zoom, release then press the Telephoto (T) zoom Not available in Smart Capture lever. mode. None—digital zoom is off.
- Page 43 PAL—used in Europe and China. external device. Language page Reset Camera Reset all camera settings to their defaults. (After using the Reset Camera feature, turn the camera off and then on again.) Format Memory Card—deletes everything on the card; formats the card.
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Page 44: Transferring, Printing, And Sharing Pictures
MAC OS X—double-click the CD icon on the desktop, then click the Install icon. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software. NOTE: When prompted, take a few minutes to electronically register your camera and software. To register later, see www.kodak.com/go/register. -
Page 45: Transferring Pictures With The Usb Cable
Turn on the camera. KODAK EASYSHARE Software opens on your computer and prompts you through the transfer process. Using other options You can also use a KODAK Card Reader to transfer your pictures/videos. Purchase accessories www.kodak.com/go/zd15accessories Learn more about connecting www.kodak.com/go/howto www.kodak.com/go/support... -
Page 46: Printing Pictures
2 Connect the appropriate USB cable from the camera to the printer. The PICTBRIDGE logo is displayed, followed by the current picture and menu. (If no pictures are found, a message is displayed.) If the menu turns off, press any button to redisplay it. -
Page 47: Ordering Prints Online
2 Disconnect the USB cable from the camera and the printer. Using a printer that is not PICTBRIDGE Technology enabled After you transfer pictures from the camera to your computer, you can print them from EASYSHARE Software. For details, see Help in EASYSHARE Software. -
Page 48: Marking Your Pictures
Optional: You can apply a print quantity to other pictures. Press previous/next. Keep the print quantity as is, or press to change it. Repeat this step until the desired print quantity is applied to the pictures. 4 Press OK. The Print icon appears in the status area. -
Page 49: Marking Pictures/Videos For Emailing
Transferring, printing, and sharing pictures Marking pictures/videos for emailing It’s simple to mark pictures so that they’re ready to email using KODAK EASYSHARE Software. First, create a new email address. (See “Add a new email address or name” on page 43.) - Page 50 OK. The tag name appears with the picture. To remove a selection, highlight a tag name and press OK. To remove all tag selections, highlight Clear All, then press OK. When you transfer the tagged pictures/videos to your computer, EASYSHARE Software opens and categorizes your pictures/videos with the appropriate tag.
- Page 51 Transferring, printing, and sharing pictures Assigning a tag to the pictures/videos you take next Use the Set Tag feature to assign a tag name to the next pictures/videos you take. First, create a new tag name. (See “Add a new email address or name” on page 43.)
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Page 52: Troubleshooting
Install new batteries (page turn on. ■ Charge rechargeable batteries. ■ Camera does not Remove the battery, then reinsert or replace it. If the camera still does not function, visit www.kodak.com/go/zd15support and select turn off. Interactive Troubleshooting & Repairs. ■... - Page 53 ■ See the external device’s user’s guide. video device. ■ Picture is too light. Move so there is at least 2 ft (0.6 m) between the camera and the subject. ■ Decrease Exposure Compensation (page 16).
- Page 54 ■ Insert a card into the slot (page ■ Camera freezes up Turn the camera off, then back on. Make sure the camera is turned off before inserting or removing a card. when a card is inserted or removed. ■...
- Page 55 ■ HD videos longer than 20 minutes Use a card reader to drag and drop long videos to the computer. Then use the Add Pictures button in are not transferred to the EASYSHARE Software to import the videos.
- Page 56 CAUTION: Formatting a card deletes all pictures and memory card) videos, including protected files. ■ High camera Leave the camera off for ten minutes, then turn it back on. If the message reappears, visit www.kodak.com/go/zd15support temperature. (Camera select Interactive Troubleshooting & Repairs.
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Page 57: Getting Help
Getting help Helpful links Camera Email, write, or phone customer support www.kodak.com/go/contact Get support for your product (FAQs, arrange for www.kodak.com/go/zd15support repairs, troubleshooting information, etc.) Purchase camera accessories (lenses, cards, etc.) www.kodak.com/go/zd15accessories Download the latest camera firmware and www.kodak.com/go/zd15downloads software See online demonstrations of your camera www.kodak.com/go/howto... - Page 58 Getting help NOTE: If you have questions concerning this product, you may speak with Kodak customer support. Australia 1800 267 588 Netherlands 020 346 9372 Austria 0179 567 357 New Zealand 0800 880 120 Belgium 02 713 14 45 Norway...
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Page 59: Appendix
For more specifications, visit www.kodak.com/go/zd15support. Image sensor—1/2.3-type (4:3 aspect ratio) Effective Pixels—3672 x 2748 (10 MP) Color display—6.4 cm (2.5-type) color hybrid LCD; 230 K (960 x 240) dots; 25 fps Lens—10X optical zoom lens, 35–350 mm (35 mm equivalent); f/3.5–f/4.8 Image stabilizer—Optical Lens barrier—Automatic built-in... - Page 60 0.6–1.3 m (2–4.3 ft) @ telephoto macro Electronic flash—Auto flash; Guide no. 9.5 @ ISO 100; working range in Smart Capture mode with red eye reduction off: 5.4 m (17.7 ft) @ wide; 3.9 m (12.8 ft) @ telephoto Flash modes—Auto, Fill, Red-eye Reduction, Off Capture modes—Smart Capture, Sport, SCN Modes, Program, Aperture Priority,...
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Page 61: Storage Capacities
Auto power off—Selectable 1, 3, 5, 10 minutes Sound tag—Yes Date stamp—Yes Tripod mount—1/4 inch Size—107 x 72.4 x 35.7 mm (4.2 x 2.9 x 1.4 in.) @ power off Weight—220 g (7.8 oz) without battery or card ° °... -
Page 62: Important Safety Instructions
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 63: Upgrading Your Software And Firmware
For more information on batteries, see www.kodak.com/go/batterytypes. 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). See www.kodak.com/go/zd15downloads. Battery life ■... -
Page 64: Care And Maintenance
If you suspect water has gotten inside the camera, remove the battery and card. Allow all components to air-dry for at least 24 hours before using the camera. Blow gently on the lens or LCD to remove dust and dirt. Wipe gently with a soft, ■... - Page 65 Product), regardless of cause or for breach of any written or implied warranty is expressly disclaimed.
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Page 66: Regulatory Compliance
Regulatory compliance FCC compliance and advisory 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 67: Canadian Doc Statement
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment labeling/battery disposal In Europe: For human/environmental protection, it is your responsibility to dispose of this equipment and batteries at a collection facility established for this purpose (separate from municipal waste.) For more information, contact your retailer, collection facility, or appropriate local authorities;... - Page 68 Appendix China RoHS Russian GOST-R Eastman Kodak Company Rochester, NY 14650 AIO-40 www.kodak.com/go/support...
- Page 69 5 SD/SDHC card, 3 candle light, 4 advanced digital zoom, 5 capture frame grid, 4 AF control, 2 caring for your camera, 6 aperture priority, 11 clock, setting, 2 appendix, 1 color mode, 2 auto continuous AF, 2...
- Page 70 Index doing more with your camera, 1 histogram, 15 download pictures, 1 icons EASYSHARE Software, installing, 1 mode dial, 3 emailing pictures, videos, 6 image stabilizer, 5 error messages, 5 image storage, 4 exposure installing bracketing interval, 3 batteries, 1...
- Page 71 Index software on, 1 Perfect Touch technology, 6 magnify a picture, 1 PICTBRIDGE enabled printer, 3 maintenance, camera, 6 picture size, 1 make picture from video, 7 pictures manner/museum, 4 copying, 13 manual, 11 cropping, 5 memory deleting, 2 inserting card, 3...
- Page 72 5 review button, 1 self-timer, 9 reviewing pictures/videos service and support telephone after taking, 1 numbers, 2 as you take them, 2 setting deleting, 2 about this camera, 6 protecting, 3 advanced digital zoom, 5 slide show, 9 AF control, 2...
- Page 73 4 sound volume, 5 undelete, undo, 2 sounds, camera, 5 upgrading software, firmware, 4 specifications, camera, 1 URLs, Kodak web sites, 1 stage, 5 USB cable, 2 status, camera ready light, 4 USB, A/V out, 1 storage capacity, 4...
- Page 74 4 transfer, 1 viewing, 1 video bookmarks, 8 viewing by multi-up, 12 viewing picture/video after taking, 2, 1 volume, adjusting, 5 warranty, 6 WEEE, 10 white balance, 2 wide angle button, 1 WINDOWS OS-based computers installing software, 1...