Kodak EasyShare Z1012 IS Extended User Manual
Kodak EasyShare Z1012 IS Extended User Manual

Kodak EasyShare Z1012 IS Extended User Manual

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  • Page 1: Digital Camera

    Kodak EasyShare Z1012 IS 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/z1012support...
  • Page 2 Eastman Kodak Company Rochester, NY 14650 © Eastman Kodak Company, 2008 All screen images are simulated. Kodak, EasyShare, and Perfect Touch are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company. P/N 4F8125_en...
  • Page 3: Front View

    Front view 1 Lens 2 Microphones 3 Low-light assist, Self-timer light, Video light 4 On/Off switch www.kodak.com/go/support 5 Shutter button ■ Drive button (Self-timer, Burst) ■ Focus button (Close-up/Macro, Landscape, Manual) ■ Flash button 7 Mode dial 8 Flash Product features...
  • Page 4: Back View

    8 Zoom (Wide Angle/Telephoto) button 17 Menu button 9 Jog dial (for PASM modes) 10 Info button 11 Review button 12 DC-In (3V), for optional AC adapter 13 USB, A/V Out 14 OK button 16 Share button 18 Delete button www.kodak.com/go/support...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Deleting pictures/videos ... 17 Using the menu button in Review... 19 Adding sound tags ... 19 Cropping pictures... 20 Using Kodak Perfect Touch technology ... 20 Editing videos ... 21 Running a slide show ... 23 Viewing pictures/videos in different ways... 26 Selecting multiple pictures/videos ...
  • Page 6 8 Appendix ...52 Camera specifications ... 52 Storage capacities ... 55 Upgrading your software and firmware... 55 Important safety instructions ... 55 Battery life ... 56 Care and maintenance ... 57 Limited warranty ... 57 Regulatory compliance ... 59 www.kodak.com/go/support...
  • Page 7: Setting Up Your Camera

    Kodak Li-Ion rechargeable digital camera battery KLIC-8000 (rechargeable)* To extend battery life, see * To charge the KLIC-8000 battery, see www.kodak.com/go/support Kodak lithium digital camera battery CRV3 (non-rechargeable) page page 2 AA lithium batteries (non-rechargeable) Alkaline batteries are NOT compatible.
  • Page 8 Charging the KLIC-8000 battery If your camera includes a Kodak Li-Ion rechargeable digital camera battery KLIC-8000 and charger, charge the battery before first use. You can also charge the KLIC-8000 battery using a Kodak EasyShare dock. Visit www.kodak.com/go/z1012accessories. Red—charging Green—complete www.kodak.com/go/support...
  • Page 9: Turning On The Camera

    Turning on the camera Setting the language, date/time NOTE: To change the date/time and language in the future, use the Menu button www.kodak.com/go/support Setting up your camera Language: to change OK to accept Date/Time: to change for previous/next field OK to accept (see page 35).
  • Page 10: Storing Pictures On An Optional Sd Or Sdhc Card

    Storing pictures on an optional SD or SDHC card Your camera has internal memory. You can purchase an SD or SDHC card to store more pictures and videos (www.kodak.com/go/z1012accessories). CAUTION: A card can only be inserted one way; forcing it may cause damage.
  • Page 11: Taking Pictures/Videos

    When the framing marks turn green, press the Shutter button completely down. NOTE: After you take a picture, the EVF/LCD displays a quickview for approximately 5 seconds. The picture is saved unless you press the Delete button. www.kodak.com/go/support Framing marks...
  • Page 12: Using The Framing Marks To Take Pictures

    To stop recording, press and release the Shutter button again. NOTE: After you take a video, the EVF/LCD displays a quickview for approximately 5 seconds. To play/pause the video during the quickview, press OK. The video is saved unless you press the Delete button. www.kodak.com/go/support...
  • Page 13: Capture Modes

    Faces are detected. The scene is analyzed for other content and for lighting. Kodak Perfect Touch technology is applied, for better pictures. 3:2 (the best choice when making 4 x 6 prints) 16:9 (wide screen) 4:3 (the default setting)
  • Page 14: Scene Modes

    People on a lit stage. Fast shutter speed, high ISO. Flash and sounds are off. (Flash setting can be changed.) Backlight Subjects in shadow or “backlit” (when light is behind the subject). Candle light Capturing the ambiance of candle light. www.kodak.com/go/support...
  • Page 15: Using The 12X Optical Zoom

    NOTE: You may notice decreased image quality when using digital zoom. The slider on the zoom indicator 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/support 1 Use the LCD to frame your subject. For focus...
  • Page 16: Using The Flash

    Setup menu): the flash fires once so the eyes become accustomed to the flash, then fires again when the picture is taken. 7.6 m (25 ft) in Smart Capture mode 4.4 m (14.4 ft) in Smart Capture mode see page www.kodak.com/go/support...
  • Page 17: Using Focus Modes

    Auto-focus framing marks are not available in Landscape. The focus icon shows the direction and distance of the focus (to infinity). Manual Press Focus magnification, press www.kodak.com/go/support 1 In most Still modes, press the Focus Once for Macro (close-up) ■ Again for Landscape (infinity) ■...
  • Page 18: Using The Self-Timer

    Use the same procedure to use the self-timer in Video mode, but: ■ Turn the Mode dial to Video ■ Press the Shutter button completely down. NOTE: The video stops when no storage space remains. Only the 2- and 10-second options are available in video mode. www.kodak.com/go/support...
  • Page 19: Using The Burst Feature

    Shutter button is pressed. When the Shutter button is released, only the last 3 pictures are saved. www.kodak.com/go/support 1 In most Still modes, press the Self-timer/Burst button . (See burst modes below.) NOTE: Burst is unavailable in Portrait, Night Portrait, Night Landscape, Backlight, Fireworks, and Panorama modes.
  • Page 20: Taking Panoramic Pictures

    5 If you are taking only 2 pictures, press OK to stitch them together. After you take 3 pictures, the pictures are automatically stitched together. Take 2 or 3 pictures. Get 1 panoramic picture. www.kodak.com/go/support See page...
  • Page 21: Understanding The Picture-Taking Icons

    Status icons indicate mode, feature, and camera status. Picture size Flash Focus mode Camera mode Tag name Framing marks Histogram Aperture Shutter speed www.kodak.com/go/support Taking pictures/videos Compression Self-timer/Burst Exposure bracketing Pictures/time remaining Storage location Zoom indicator Auto focus control White balance...
  • Page 22: Working With Pictures/Videos

    NOTE: Pictures taken at the 3:2 and 16:9 aspect ratios do not fill the LCD. magnify 2X - 8X view other parts of the picture return to 1X OK or W NOTE: If you press the W button while at 1X, the view changes from single-picture to multi-up thumbnails. (See page 26.) www.kodak.com/go/support...
  • Page 23: Deleting Pictures/Videos

    Deleting pictures/videos 1 Press the Review button. 2 Press to find a picture/video. 3 Press the Delete button. 4 Follow the screen prompts. www.kodak.com/go/support 1 Press the Review button. 2 Press to locate previous/next video. 3 Press to play a video.
  • Page 24: 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 and tag names.) appears with the protected picture/video. www.kodak.com/go/support...
  • Page 25: Using The Menu Button In Review

    “Down” button to play sound tag. 2 Press to play the sound tag. 3 Press to adjust the volume. www.kodak.com/go/support Working with pictures/videos to find a picture. to highlight the Edit tab. to find a picture with the prompt: Press...
  • Page 26: Cropping Pictures

    ■ Using Kodak Perfect Touch technology Kodak Perfect Touch technology helps ensure better, brighter pictures. Perfect Touch is automatically applied to pictures taken in Smart Capture mode. (You cannot apply Perfect Touch to videos, panoramic pictures, pictures that are already enhanced, or pictures taken in Smart Capture mode.)
  • Page 27: Editing Videos

    Video Trimming a video You can delete an unwanted portion from the beginning or end of a video. Video Trimmed video www.kodak.com/go/support Working with pictures/videos 1 Press the Review button, then 2 Press the Menu button, then Edit tab. 3 Press to highlight Make Picture, then press 4 Press OK to play the video.
  • Page 28: Using Video Bookmarks

    ■ To view all bookmarked video frames, press the Zoom wide angle (W) button. To return to normal view, press the telephoto (T) button. www.kodak.com/go/support to find a video. to highlight the to find a video. for 4 seconds...
  • Page 29: Running A Slide Show

    3 Press to highlight Begin Show, then press OK. The slide show begins. ■ To interrupt the Slide Show, press OK. www.kodak.com/go/support Working with pictures/videos 1 Press the Review button, then 2 Press the Menu button, then Edit tab. 3 Press to highlight Action Print.
  • Page 30: Changing The Slide Show Display Interval

    Each picture is displayed once. To interrupt the slide show, press OK. After the slide show plays, you may save or modify it. to highlight Interval, then press OK. to highlight Loop, then press OK. to highlight Multimedia Slide Show, then www.kodak.com/go/support...
  • Page 31: Displaying Pictures/Videos On A Television

    To connect the camera to a television, use an A/V cable (may be sold separately). For a true HDTV experience on your television, dock your camera on the Kodak EasyShare HDTV dock. Visit www.kodak.com/go/hdtvdock. For high-definition video system requirements, visit www.kodak.com/go/hdsysreq.
  • Page 32: Viewing Pictures/Videos In Different Ways

    Search results are kept until you exit Review. ■ Press the Review button to exit Review. ■ For more about tags, see To select multiple pictures/videos, see ■ page page page www.kodak.com/go/support to select a folder. to view them. Press the...
  • Page 33: Selecting Multiple Pictures/Videos

    3 Press to highlight an option, then press OK. NOTE: Pictures/videos are copied, not moved. To remove pictures/videos from the original location after copying, delete them (see www.kodak.com/go/support 1 Press the Review button, then picture/video. 2 Press OK to select pictures/videos.
  • Page 34: Understanding The Review Icons

    Selected picture Scroll arrows Videos Email tag Protected Favorite tag Review mode Selected picture Scroll arrows Print tag/number of prints Picture number Image storage location Perfect Touch tech. Low battery Video length Video number Image storage location Low battery www.kodak.com/go/support...
  • Page 35: Doing More With Your Camera

    OK to access settings Picture Size (in Smart Capture mode) For more about Smart Capture mode, see page Choose a picture resolution. www.kodak.com/go/support Capture Options 10.0 MP: (4:3) 8.9 MP: (3:2) 7.5 MP: (16:9) 5.0 MP: (4:3) 4.5 MP: (3:2) 3.8 MP: (16:9)
  • Page 36 640 x 480 HQ—medium quality and file size. (80-min. maximum video.) 320 x 240—lowest quality; smallest file size. (80-min. maximum video.) High Color Natural Color Low Color Black & White Sepia NOTE: EasyShare software also lets you change a color picture to black-and-white or sepia. www.kodak.com/go/support...
  • Page 37 Available only in PASM and Panorama modes. Face Detect Capture Faces are given focus priority. www.kodak.com/go/support Doing more with your camera Capture Options Continuous AF—because the camera is always focusing, there is no need to press the Shutter button halfway down to focus.
  • Page 38 Ideal for general picture taking. Center-zone—evaluates the small area centered in the LCD. Ideal when precise focus of a specific area in the picture is needed. +/- 0.3 EV +/- 0.7 EV +/- 1.0 EV page High Normal www.kodak.com/go/support...
  • Page 39 Select tag name(s) before you take pictures or videos. Then, new pictures/ videos are assigned that tag name(s). www.kodak.com/go/support Doing more with your camera Capture + Options Setup Options 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Auto—the camera uses the card if one is in the camera. If not, the camera uses internal memory.
  • Page 40 To use digital zoom, release then press the Telephoto (T) zoom button. None—Digital zoom is off. For pictures—On, On Transfer, Off For video—On, Off Theme—applies the same sound effect set to all functions. Individual—choose a sound effect for each function. High Medium www.kodak.com/go/support...
  • Page 41 Format CAUTION: Formatting deletes all pictures/videos, including those that are protected. About View camera information. www.kodak.com/go/support Doing more with your camera Setup Options page 3. The format chosen is used for all date/time features. 10 minutes 5 minutes 3 minutes 1 minute NTSC—used in North America and Japan.
  • Page 42: P, A, S, And M Modes

    Turn to change the setting. Press to lock the setting. (see page 35) to reset P, A, S, or M mode to its default setting. www.kodak.com/go/support Press Jog dial to control Exposure compensation (how much light enters the camera), flash compensation, and ISO...
  • Page 43 Smaller f-stop numbers indicate a larger lens opening; good for low-light. ■ ■ Larger f-stop numbers indicate a smaller lens opening; keeps the main subject sharp; good for landscapes and well-lit conditions. www.kodak.com/go/support Doing more with your camera page 36.) Flash compensation...
  • Page 44: Using Exposure Compensation With Exposure Bracketing

    And if the exposure bracketing interval is set to 0.3 steps: (Set the Exposure Bracketing Interval in the Capture + menu.) Bright picture see page Then the exposures taken are: –0.3, 0.0, +0.3 +0.7, +1.0, +1.3 –1.3, –1.0, –0.7 button until www.kodak.com/go/support...
  • Page 45: Sharing Your Pictures

    ■ Printing tagged pictures When you transfer the tagged pictures to your computer, the Kodak EasyShare software print screen opens. For details, click the Help button in 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 46 Press the Share button to exit the menu. ■ Third—transfer and email When you transfer these pictures/videos to your computer, EasyShare software prompts you to send them. For details, see Help in EasyShare software. to find a picture/video. to scroll through www.kodak.com/go/support...
  • Page 47 To remove the tag, press OK again. View favorites on your camera 1 Press the Review button, then the Menu button. 2 Choose Search, then Favorites. www.kodak.com/go/support Doing more with your camera to scroll through pictures/videos. When the to find a picture.
  • Page 48: Transferring And Printing Pictures

    4 Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software. NOTE: When prompted, register your camera and software. To register later, see www.kodak.com/go/register. 5 If prompted, restart the computer. If you turned off anti-virus software, turn it back on. See the anti-virus software manual for details.
  • Page 49: Transferring Pictures With The Usb Cable

    Transferring pictures with the USB cable NOTE: Visit www.kodak.com/go/howto Also available for transferring You can also use Kodak EasyShare docks to transfer your pictures and videos. Visit www.kodak.com/go/z1012accessories. www.kodak.com/go/support Transferring and printing pictures 1 Turn off the camera. 2 Connect the USB cable (U-8).
  • Page 50: Printing Pictures

    1 Turn off the camera and printer. 2 Connect the appropriate USB cable from the camera to the printer. (See your printer user guide or visit www.kodak.com/go/z1012accessories.) Printing from an EasyShare all-in-one printer 1 Turn on the printer. Turn on the camera.
  • Page 51: Printing With A Kodak Easyshare Printer Dock

    For details on printing pictures from your computer, click Help in EasyShare software. Printing with a Kodak EasyShare printer dock Dock your camera to the Kodak EasyShare printer dock and print directly—with or without a computer. Purchase this and other accessories at a dealer of Kodak products or visit www.kodak.com/go/z1012accessories.
  • Page 52: Troubleshooting

    ■ In Review mode, Check the image storage location setting you do not see a picture (or the expected picture) on the LCD screen. www.kodak.com/go/z1012support (see page www.kodak.com/go/z1012support (see page (see page 35). (see page www.kodak.com/go/support and select...
  • Page 53 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. www.kodak.com/go/support (see page (see page 35). (see page (see page 57).
  • Page 54 (see page 42). (see page 42). (see page 42). Try one or more of the following ■ Change image storage location setting 17). (see page 43), then format the card (see page 43). (see page 42). (see page www.kodak.com/go/support (see 33).
  • Page 55 Format the internal memory Caution: Formatting deletes all pictures and videos, including protected files. (Formatting internal memory also deletes email addresses, and tag names. To restore them, see the Kodak EasyShare software Help.) ■ Insert a new card (see page page 35).
  • Page 56: Getting Help

    Get help with the Windows operating system and working with digital pictures Other Get support for other cameras, software, accessories 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/contact...
  • Page 57 NOTE: If you have questions concerning this product, you may speak with Kodak customer support. Australia 1800 267 588 Austria 0179 567 357 Belgium 02 713 14 45 Brazil 0800 891 42 13 Canada 1 800 465 6325 China 800 820 6027...
  • Page 58: Appendix

    Appendix Camera specifications For more specifications, visit www.kodak.com/go/z1012support. CCD—1/2.33-type Effective Pixels—3672 x 2748 (10.1 MP) Lens—12X optical zoom lens, 33–396 mm (35 mm equivalent); f/2.8–f/4.8 Image stabilizer—Optical Digital zoom—5.0X continuous Combined zoom—60X Shutter speed—1/30–1/3200 sec. in Smart Capture; 16–1/1000 sec. in PASM Electronic viewfinder—202 K dots;...
  • Page 59 Video output—NTSC or PAL selectable Power—AA lithium (non-rechargeable; not alkaline); 1 Kodak lithium digital camera battery CRV3 (non-rechargeable); 1 Kodak Li-Ion rechargeable digital camera battery KLIC-8000; 3V AC adapter; Kodak EasyShare docks Burst mode—Maximum 3 pictures @ 1.6 fps; Auto Exposure, Auto Focus, Auto White Balance executed for first shot only Self-timer—2 seconds, 10 seconds, or 2-shot...
  • Page 60 5.0 MP (4:3): 2592 x 1944 pixels 3.1 MP (4:3): 2048 x 1536 pixels 2.2 MP (3:2): 1800 x 1200 pixels 2.1 MP (16:9): 1920 x 1080 pixels 1.2 MP (4:3): 1280 x 960 pixels ° ° F (0-40 www.kodak.com/go/support...
  • Page 61: Storage Capacities

    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 62: Battery Life

    ■ Remove the battery when the product is stored for an extended period of time. In the unlikely event that battery fluid leaks inside the product, contact Kodak customer support. ■ In the unlikely event that battery fluid leaks onto your skin, wash immediately with water and contact your local health provider.
  • Page 63: Care And Maintenance

    Do not use cleaning solutions unless designed specifically for camera lenses. Do not allow chemicals, such as suntan lotion, to contact painted surfaces. Service agreements may be available in your country. Contact a dealer of Kodak ■ products for more information.
  • Page 64 Appendix 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 65: Regulatory Compliance

    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 66: Canadian Doc Statement

    (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. TUV certification Contact: Kodak GmbH Hedelfingerstrasse 60 70327 Stuttgart Telephone: 069 500 700 35...
  • Page 67: Waste Electrical And Electronic Equipment Labeling

    EU: It is the final user's responsibility to discard this equipment into an approved, segregated collection scheme to enable its suitable treatment/disposal and to improve human/environmental protection. For more information, see your retailer, local authority, or www.kodak.com/go/recycle. (Product weight: 325 g.) Korean Class B ITE VCCI Class B ITE China RoHS www.kodak.com/go/support...
  • Page 68 Appendix Russian GOST-R Eastman Kodak Company Rochester, NY 14650 AIO-40 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 69 8 bookmarks, 22 burst, using, 13 button burst, 13 delete, ii EVF/LCD, ii flash, 10 info, ii www.kodak.com/go/support menu, ii review, ii, 16 share, ii zoom, ii, 9 cable audio/video, 25 USB, 43 camera sounds, 34 candle light, 8...
  • Page 70 ISO, 7 histogram, 38 icons mode dial, 7 picture-taking, 15 review, 28 image stabilizer, 34 image storage, 33 info button, ii information about pictures, videos, 17 installing batteries, 1 SD/SDHC card, 4 software, 42 internal memory, storage capacity, 55 www.kodak.com/go/support...
  • Page 71 Kodak EasyShare software installing, 42 upgrading, 55 Kodak Perfect Touch technology, 20 Kodak web sites, 50 landscape, 8 LCD, ii brightness, 33 reviewing pictures, 16 reviewing videos, 16 lens, cleaning, 57 loading batteries, 1 SD/SDHC card, 4 software, 42 Macintosh computers, installing...
  • Page 72 8 self-portrait, 8 snow, 8 stage, 8 sunset, 8 text, 8 SCN (scene), 7 SD card slot, ii SD/SDHC card inserting, 4 printing from, 45 storage capacities, 55 search pictures, videos, 26 select multiple pictures/videos, 27 self-portrait, 8 self-timer www.kodak.com/go/support...
  • Page 73 32 sound volume, 34 tag, 33 video out, 35 video size, 30 white balance, 31 share button, ii sharing pictures, videos, 39 www.kodak.com/go/support sharpness, 32 shutter priority, 36 self-timer delay, 12 speed, 36 single AF, 31 slide show continuous loop, 24...
  • Page 74 46 camera/computer communications, 48 error messages, 49 turning camera on/off, 3 undelete, 18 upgrading software, firmware, 55 URLs, Kodak web sites, 50 USB cable, 43 video, 7 action print, 23 bookmarks, 22 checking settings, 28 copying, 27 emailing tagged, 40...

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