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  • Page 1: Zoom Digital Camera

    Kodak EasyShare Z700 zoom digital camera User’s guide www.kodak.com For interactive tutorials, www.kodak.com/go/howto For help with your camera, www.kodak.com/go/z700support...
  • Page 2 Eastman Kodak Company Rochester, New York 14650 © Eastman Kodak Company, 2004 All screen images are simulated. Kodak, EasyShare, and Retinar are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company. P/N 4J1501...

  • Page 3: Front View

    Front View Microphone Self-Timer/Video light Indicator 8 Grip Shutter button Mode dial/Power Flash button www.kodak.com/go/support Self-timer/Burst button Flash Lens 10 DC-In (3V) optional AC adapter Product features ,for...

  • Page 4: Side View

    Diopter dial 10 LCD On/Off / Status 11 Share button 12 Zoom lever/Review magnifier 13 4-way controller 14 OK button 15 Wrist strap post 16 USB, A/V Out 17 Slot for optional SD or MMC card 18 Battery compartment www.kodak.com/go/support button...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Using burst ... 22 Running a slide show ... 23 Copying pictures and videos ... 25 Changing the flash settings ... 26 Picture-taking modes ... 27 Changing picture-taking settings ... 33 Customizing your camera ... 37 Viewing picture/video information ... 39 www.kodak.com/go/support...
  • Page 6 7 Appendix ...55 Camera specifications ... 55 Storage capacities ... 58 Power-saving features... 59 Important safety instructions ... 59 Battery information ... 61 Upgrading your software and firmware... 62 Additional care and maintenance ... 62 Warranty... 63 Regulatory compliance ... 65 www.kodak.com/go/support...

  • Page 7: Setting Up Your Camera

    Setting up your camera Attaching the wrist strap Loading the batteries CRV3 lithium (non-rechargeable) For information on replacing batteries and extending battery life, see www.kodak.com/go/support 1 Open the battery door. 2 Load the battery, then close the battery door. Ni-MH 2-AA lithium (rechargeable)

  • Page 8: Turning On The Camera

    Setting up your camera Turning on the camera Setting the date/time, first time At the prompt, press OK. to change. for previous/next field. to accept. www.kodak.com/go/support...

  • Page 9: Setting The Language And Date/Time, Other Times

    NOTE: We recommend Kodak SD or MMC cards. SD cards must possess the SD logo (The SD logo is a trademark of the SD Card Association.) When using the card for the first time,...

  • Page 10: Taking Pictures And Videos

    Diopter dial Press Shutter button halfway to focus and set exposure. When the Ready light turns green, press the button completely down. Press the Shutter button completely down and release. To stop recording, press and release the Shutter button again. www.kodak.com/go/support...

  • Page 11: Reviewing The Picture Or Video Just Taken

    To view pictures and videos anytime, see Checking camera and picture status Press the LCD On/Off/Status and picture settings. www.kodak.com/go/support Taking pictures and videos Tag a picture/video for email or as a favorite, or tag a picture for print.

  • Page 12: Using The Auto-Focus Framing Marks (Pictures)

    NOTE: Framing marks do not appear in Landscape, Night Landscape, Fireworks, or Video mode. When you use Focus Zone (page 35) and set Center Zone, the framing marks are fixed at Center Wide. Center focus Center wide focus Side focus Center and side focus Left and right focus www.kodak.com/go/support...

  • Page 13: Capture Modes-Shutter Pressed Halfway

    PASM mode Aperture Shutter speed Capture modes—shutter pressed halfway Slow shutter speed warning PASM mode Aperture Shutter speed www.kodak.com/go/support Taking pictures and videos Flash mode Pictures/time remaining Exposure compensation Picture size Storage location Focus zone Exposure metering White balance...

  • Page 14: Using Optical Zoom

    (W) to zoom out. The Zoom indicator shows zoom status. 3 Press the Shutter button halfway to set the exposure and focus, then press completely down to take the picture. (When taking videos, press and release the Shutter button.) www.kodak.com/go/support...

  • Page 15: Using The Flash

    Press the Review button to view and work with your pictures and videos. for previous/next. To save battery power, use the optional Kodak EasyShare camera or printer dock, or Kodak 3-volt AC adapter. (See www.kodak.com/go/z700accessories.) NOTE: Pictures taken at the 3.5 MP (3:2) quality setting are displayed at a 3:2 aspect ratio with a black bar at the top of the screen.

  • Page 16: What The Review Icons Mean

    What the review icons mean Print tag/number of prints Favorite tag Email tag Scroll arrows Video length Favorite tag Email tag Play or Pause Protected Picture number Image storage location Review mode Protected Video number Image storage location Review mode www.kodak.com/go/support...

  • Page 17: Magnifying A Picture During Review

    Magnifying a picture during review Viewing multi-up (thumbnails) during review www.kodak.com/go/support Taking pictures and videos magnify 1X–8X. view other parts of the picture. return to 1X. view multi-up thumbnails. view previous/next row of thumbnails. view previous/next thumbnail. view single picture.

  • Page 18: Protecting Pictures And Videos From Deletion

    Formatting internal memory or an SD or MMC card deletes all (including protected) pictures, videos. (Formatting internal memory also deletes email addresses, album names, and favorites. To restore them, see EasyShare software Help.) Press Review. for previous/next. Press Menu. Press highlight Protect then press OK. www.kodak.com/go/support appears...

  • Page 19: Deleting Pictures And Videos

    PICTURE or VIDEO—deletes the displayed picture or video. EXIT—exits the Delete screen. ALL—deletes all pictures and videos from your current storage location. NOTE: To delete protected pictures and videos, remove protection before deleting. www.kodak.com/go/support Taking pictures and videos Press Review. (To exit, press Review again.) for previous/next.

  • Page 20: Transferring And Printing Pictures

    Transferring and printing pictures CAUTION: Install Kodak EasyShare software before connecting the camera or optional dock to the computer. Failure to do so may cause the software to load incorrectly. Minimum system requirements Windows OS-based computers ■ Windows 98, 98SE, ME, 2000 SP1, or XP OS ■...

  • Page 21: Installing The Software

    Installing the software 1 Close all software applications that are open on your computer (including anti-virus software). 2 Place the Kodak EasyShare software CD into the CD-ROM drive. 3 Load the software: Windows OS-based computer— from the Start menu and type d:\setup.exe where d is the drive letter that contains the CD.

  • Page 22: 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 these Kodak products to transfer your pictures and videos. ■ Kodak EasyShare camera dock, Kodak EasyShare printer dock (see Kodak multi-card reader, Kodak SD multimedia card reader-writer ■...

  • Page 23: Printing Pictures

    Connecting the camera to a PictBridge enabled printer 1 Turn off the camera and printer. 2 Optional: If you have a Kodak 3-volt AC adapter (optional accessory), plug it into the camera and into an electrical outlet. IMPORTANT: Do not use the AC adapter included with the Kodak EasyShare camera dock or printer dock to power your camera.
  • Page 24 Disconnecting the camera from a PictBridge printer 1 Turn off the camera and printer. 2 Disconnect the USB cable from the camera and the printer. to choose a picture. Choose the number of copies. page 14. In Favorites mode, the current favorite picture www.kodak.com/go/support...

  • Page 25: Printing From An Optional Sd Or Mmc Card

    Order high-quality prints, photo greeting cards, frames, and albums—and have them delivered to your door. Printing pictures from your computer For details on printing pictures from your computer, click the Help button in the Kodak EasyShare software. Printing from an optional SD or MMC card ■...

  • Page 26: Dock Compatibility For Your Camera

    6000 ■ camera dock 6000 ■ others, including series 3 printer docks and camera docks Purchase camera docks, printer docks, and other accessories at a dealer of Kodak products or www.kodak.com/go/z700accessories. Docking configuration Not compatible www.kodak.com/go/support Custom camera insert...

  • Page 27: Doing More With Your Camera

    ■ Press the Shutter button completely down. NOTE: The video stops when you press the Shutter button or when no storage space remains. www.kodak.com/go/support Place camera on a tripod or flat surface. In any still mode, press Once for a 10-second delay (so you have...

  • Page 28: Using Burst

    NOTE: During Quickview, you can delete all pictures in the burst series. To delete selectively, do so in Review (see page 12). First 6 pictures are saved. Last 5 pictures are saved. www.kodak.com/go/support Purpose Capture an expected event. Example: A person swinging a golf club. Capture an event when the precise timing is uncertain.

  • Page 29: Running A Slide Show

    Use the Slide Show to display your pictures and videos on the LCD screen. To run a slide show on a television or on any external device, see To save battery power, use an optional Kodak 3-volt AC adapter. (Visit www.kodak.com/go/z700accessories.) Starting the slide show 1 Press the Review button, then press the Menu button.

  • Page 30: Displaying Pictures And Videos On A Television

    1 Connect an audio/video cable from the camera USB, A/V Out port to the television video-in port (yellow) and audio-in port (white). See your television user’s guide for details. 2 Review pictures and videos on the television. to highlight Loop, then press the OK button. page 38). The slide show stops if you www.kodak.com/go/support...

  • Page 31: Copying Pictures And Videos

    (see Tags that you applied for print, email, and favorites are not copied. Protection settings are not copied. To apply protection to a picture or video, see www.kodak.com/go/support , then press the OK button. copies the current picture or video.

  • Page 32: Changing The Flash Settings

    Red-eye reduction, the flash may fire only once.) Never Press the Flash button repeatedly to scroll through flash modes (see Flash modes table). The active flash icon is displayed in the LCD screen. Flash button www.kodak.com/go/support...

  • Page 33: Picture-Taking Modes

    Use the LCD screen to frame the subject. Video Capturing video with sound (see Favorites Viewing your favorites (see www.kodak.com/go/support Doing more with your camera Choose the mode that best suits your subjects and surroundings. Scene modes, page (page 6) are not available in Landscape.
  • Page 34 (see 31). Press the Menu button to change other to select settings (see 31). Press the Menu button to change other settings. Manual modes P, A, and S, page www.kodak.com/go/support Manual Manual modes P, A, 31). Press the...

  • Page 35: Scene Modes

    Fireworks Flash does not fire. Place the camera on a flat, steady surface or use a tripod. Snow Bright snow scenes. www.kodak.com/go/support Doing more with your camera Camera pre-settings f/2.8–f/4.8, Multi-Pattern Exposure Metering, Multi-Zone Focus f/2.8–f/4.8, Multi-Pattern Exposure Metering, Multi-Zone Focus, Red-Eye Flash f/2.8–f/4.8, Multi-Pattern Exposure Metering,...
  • Page 36 Flash Off, Infinity Focus, Center-Weight Exposure Metering, Daylight White Balance, Center-Zone Focus f/2.8–f/4.8, Flash Off, Multi-Pattern Exposure Metering, Multi-Zone Focus f/2.8–f/4.8, Macro Focus, Center-Weight Exposure Metering, Multi-Zone Focus f/2.8–f/4.8, Macro Focus, Multi-Pattern Exposure Metering, Multi-Zone Focus, Red-Eye Flash www.kodak.com/go/support...
  • Page 37 Exposure Compensation—allows the user to manually adjust the exposure; good for controlling backlit or non-standard scenes. If the picture is too light, decrease the setting; if it’s too dark, increase the setting. www.kodak.com/go/support Doing more with your camera page 35) to reset P, A, or S mode to its default Aperture—also known as f-stop, controls the size...
  • Page 38 The mode options are displayed. 2 Press ■ Select P, A, or S. Move between the available settings. ■ ■ Open a setting ■ Change the setting. 3 Press the Menu button to change other settings (see page 33). 4 Take a picture. www.kodak.com/go/support...

  • Page 39: Changing Picture-Taking Settings

    This setting remains until you turn the Mode dial or turn off the camera. Picture Size Choose a picture resolution. This setting remains until you change it. www.kodak.com/go/support Doing more with your camera Icon Options Auto (default) Macro Infinity 4.0 MP (default)—for printing up to 20 x 30 in.
  • Page 40 Center-spot—similar to Center-weight, except the metering is concentrated on a smaller area of the subject centered in the viewfinder. Ideal when you need an exact exposure of a specific area in the picture. Unavailable in Video mode. www.kodak.com/go/support...
  • Page 41 Mode dial or turn off the camera. Reset to Default Reset all picture-taking settings to the defaults. www.kodak.com/go/support Doing more with your camera Icon Options Multi-zone (default)—evaluates 3 zones to give an even picture focus. Ideal for general picture taking.
  • Page 42 See Auto (default)—the camera uses the card if one is in the camera. If not, the camera uses internal memory. Internal Memory—the camera always uses internal memory, even if a card is installed. Customizing your www.kodak.com/go/support page camera.

  • Page 43: Customizing Your Camera

    Change Liveview default to on or off. (For more information, see page Advanced Digital Zoom Choose how digital zoom is employed. Print Warning www.kodak.com/go/support , then press the OK button. Icon Options Off (default) Continuous —no pause between optical and digital zoom.
  • Page 44 On (default)— choose from 3 date formats. page Memory Card—deletes everything on the card; formats the card. Cancel—exits without making a change. Internal Memory—deletes everything in internal memory including email addresses, album names, and favorites; formats the internal memory. Camera name and firmware version. www.kodak.com/go/support...

  • Page 45: Viewing Picture/Video Information

    First—on your computer Use Kodak EasyShare software that came with your camera to create album names on your computer. Then copy up to 32 album names to the album name list the next time you connect the camera to the computer. See Kodak EasyShare software Help for details.

  • Page 46: Tagging Pictures/Videos For Albums

    First—on your computer Use Kodak EasyShare software that came with your camera to create album names on your computer, then copy up to 32 album names to the camera’s internal memory. See Kodak EasyShare software Help for details.

  • Page 47: Sharing Your Pictures

    Clear All. Third—transfer to your computer When you transfer the tagged pictures and videos to your computer, the Kodak EasyShare software opens and categorizes your pictures and videos in the appropriate album folder. See Kodak EasyShare software Help for details.

  • Page 48: Tagging Pictures For Printing

    Printing tagged pictures When you transfer the tagged pictures to your computer, the Kodak EasyShare software print screen opens. For details on printing, click the Help button in the Kodak EasyShare software. For more information on printing from your computer, printer dock, PictBridge- compatible printer, or card, see NOTE: For the best 4 x 6 in.

  • Page 49: Tagging Pictures And Videos For Emailing

    Tagging pictures and videos for emailing First—on your computer Use Kodak EasyShare software to create an email address book on your computer. Then, copy up to 32 email addresses to the camera’s internal memory. For details, click the Help button in the Kodak EasyShare software.

  • Page 50: Tagging Pictures As Favorites

    Turn the Mode dial to Favorites Press to scroll through favorites. To exit Favorites mode, turn the Mode dial to any other position. section of your camera’s to locate a picture. , then press the OK button. page 14.) www.kodak.com/go/support...

  • Page 51: Removing All Favorites From Your Camera

    NOTE: The camera holds a limited number of favorites. Use Camera Favorites in the EasyShare software to customize the size of your camera Favorites Favorites folder in the EasyShare software. For more information, click the Help button in the Kodak EasyShare software.
  • Page 52 Doing more with your camera Preventing favorites from transferring to the camera 1 Open the Kodak EasyShare software. Click the My Collection tab. 2 Go to the Albums view. 3 Click the Camera Favorites Album for your camera. 4 Click Remove Album.

  • Page 53: Troubleshooting

    Remove battery and verify that it’s the correct type, then reinsert it. Insert a new or charged battery. Connect the camera to a Kodak 3-volt AC adapter (sold separately), then try again. See page 61 Confirm that the battery in camera is charged.
  • Page 54 If all else fails, get customer support help Card may be corrupted. Format card in camera Use another memory card. (page 14). (page 12). (page (page (page 62) before inserting (page (page (page (page 14), delete 12), change image storage (page (page 53). (page 38). www.kodak.com/go/support 36).

  • Page 55: Computer/Connectivity Problems

    Adjust the camera Video Out setting (NTSC or PAL, run on an external ■ Make sure the external device settings are correct (see the device’s video device user’s guide). www.kodak.com/go/support (page (page 16). (If using an EasyShare dock, check all Troubleshooting (page 14).

  • Page 56: Picture Quality Problems

    Place the camera on a flat, steady surface or use a tripod, especially in high-zoom settings or in low light. (page 26) or change your position so light is not behind (page (page (page 26). (page (page 62). www.kodak.com/go/support 32).

  • Page 57: Camera Ready Light Status

    Camera processing memory is full. Wait. Resume picture-taking when the light turns off. ■ Card is read-only. Change image storage location to internal memory (page www.kodak.com/go/support (page (page 44), delete pictures from camera (page 36), or insert card with available (page 36), or use a different card.

  • Page 58: Direct Printing (Pictbridge) Problems

    ■ Press any button to redisplay the menu. ■ Ensure that there is a connection between camera and printer (page 14). ■ Ensure the printer and camera have power ■ Follow the prompts to resolve the issue. www.kodak.com/go/support (page 17).

  • Page 59: Getting Help

    Get help with the Windows operating system and working with digital pictures Other Get support for other cameras, software, accessories, more Get information on Kodak EasyShare printer docks Get information on Kodak inkjet products Optimize your printer for truer, more...

  • Page 60: Telephone Customer Support

    0800 1 17056 France 01 55 1740 77 Portugal Germany 069 5007 0035 Singapore Visit: http://www.kodak.com/US/en/digital/contacts/DAIInternationalContacts.shtml Camera serial number ■ ■ Version of Kodak EasyShare software ■ Exact error message you received Greece 00800 441 25605 Hong Kong 800 901 514 India...

  • Page 61: Appendix

    Optical, 210 K pixels; field-of-view: 80% (@ wide & tele) Preview Frame rate: 30 fps; Field-of-view: 99%. Lens Taking lens 5X optical zoom, aspheric all-glass Kodak Retinar lens, f/2.8–4.8 (35 mm equivalent: 35–175 mm) Focus system TTL-AF; auto, Multi-zone, Center-zone. Working range: 24 in. (60 cm)–infinity @ normal 2–27.6 in.
  • Page 62 Appendix Kodak EasyShare Z700 zoom digital camera Lens barrier Integrated in lens barrel Exposure Exposure metering TTL-AE Multi-pattern, Center-spot, Center-weighted (available in PAS modes only) Exposure compensation +/-2.0 EV with 0.5 EV step Shutter speed Mechanical with CCD electrical Auto: 1/8 to 1/400 sec.
  • Page 63 Review Quickview Video output NTSC or PAL Power 2-AA lithium; 2-AA Ni-MH; CRV3; Kodak EasyShare Ni-MH rechargeable battery pack; 3V AC adapter Communication with computer USB 2.0 (PIMA 15740 protocol), via USB cable, EasyShare camera dock or printer dock Languages...

  • Page 64: Storage Capacities

    1 min. 5 sec. 50 sec. 2 min. 15 sec. 4 min. 30 sec. 9 min. 18 min. www.kodak.com/go/support 3.1 MP 2.1 MP 1.1 MP QVGA (320 x 240) 2 min. 15 sec. 1 min. 50 sec. 4 min. 30 sec.

  • Page 65: Power-Saving Features

    ■ Read and follow these instructions before using Kodak products. Always follow basic safety procedures. The use of an accessory attachment that is not recommended by Kodak, such as an ■ AC adapter, may cause fire, electric shock, or injury.

  • Page 66: Battery Safety And Handling

    Failure to observe this precaution may cause leakage. ■ Remove batteries when the product is stored for an extended period of time. In the unlikely event that battery fluid leaks inside the product, contact your local Kodak Customer Service representative. ■...

  • Page 67: Battery Information

    Battery information Kodak battery replacement types/battery life Use the following batteries. Actual battery life may vary based on usage. CRV3 lithium battery AA (2) lithium batteries Ni-MH rechargeable battery pack (per charge) AA (2) Ni-MH rechargeable batteries (per charge) AA (2) non-rechargeable Kodak digital camera batteries Battery life per CIPA testing method (Approx.

  • Page 68: Upgrading Your Software And Firmware

    Kodak EasyShare Ni-MH rechargeable battery pack. Kodak 3-volt AC adapter—powers your camera. IMPORTANT: Do not use the AC adapter included with the Kodak EasyShare camera dock or printer dock to power your camera. 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).

  • Page 69: Warranty

    This limited warranty will be honored only within the geographical location that Kodak digital cameras and accessories were purchased. Kodak will REPAIR or REPLACE Kodak digital cameras and accessories if they fail to function properly during the warranty period, subject to any conditions and/or limitations stated herein.

  • Page 70: Your Rights

    Limitations Request for Warranty service will not be accepted without proof of date of purchase, such as a copy of the original dated Kodak digital camera or accessory sales receipt. (Always keep the original for your records.) This warranty does not apply to the battery(s) used in digital cameras or accessories.

  • Page 71: Outside The United States And Canada

    Unless 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 72: Canadian Doc Statement

    Install and use the equipment according to the instruction manual. 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 73 6 power-down, 59 backlight, 30 batteries expected life, 61 extending life, 61 loading, 1 types, 61 battery safety, 60 www.kodak.com/go/support beach, 29 burst, i burst,using, 22 button burst, i, 22 delete, 5 flash, i flash/status, 9 menu, ii...
  • Page 74 FCC compliance, 65 fireworks, 29 firmware, upgrading, 62 flash auto, 26 button, i fill, 26 off, 26 red-eye, 26 settings, 9 flower, 29 focus framing marks, 6 focus zone, 35 format, 38 guidelines, battery, 61 help web links, 53 www.kodak.com/go/support...
  • Page 75 38 installing batteries, 1 SD/MMC card, 3 software, 15 internal memory storage capacity, 58 Kodak digital camera batteries, 1 Kodak EasyShare software installing, 15 upgrading, 62 Kodak web sites, 53 landscape, 27 language, 3, 38 lens, i...
  • Page 76 35 review button, 9 reviewing pictures as you take them, 5 camera screen, 9 deleting, 13 protecting, 12 slide show, 23 reviewing videos camera screen, 9 deleting, 13 protecting, 12 slide show, 23 running slide show, 23 www.kodak.com/go/support...
  • Page 77 3, 38 liveview, 37 picture quality, 33 picture-taking mode, 27 self- timer, 21 video date display, 38 video length, 37, 38 www.kodak.com/go/support video out, 38 video quality, 34 white balance, 34 setup mode, using, 37 shutoff, auto, 59 shutter...
  • Page 78 USB cable, 14 trash can, deleting, 5 troubleshooting, 47 turning camera on and off, 2 upgrading software, firmware, 62 URLs, Kodak web sites, 53 USB (universal serial bus) transferring pictures, 14 VCCI compliance, 66 video, 27 video date display, 38...

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