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- Page 1 Kodak EasyShare Z760 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/z760support...
- Page 2 Eastman Kodak Company 343 State Street Rochester, New York 14650 © Eastman Kodak Company, 2005 All screen images are simulated. Kodak and EasyShare are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company. P/N 4J3389...
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Page 3: Top, Front View
Flash Zoom (Wide angle/Telephoto); Magnify (when Reviewing pictures) Shutter button Flash/Status button Close-up/Landscape button Exposure Bracketing/Burst button Speaker www.kodak.com/go/support Viewfinder A/V Out, for television viewing; 10 DC-In (5V) 11 Lens 12 Microphone 13 Light sensor 14 Self Timer/Video light Product features... -
Page 4: Product Features
11 Mode dial lock 12 Joystick - move OK - press 13 Mode dial 14 Battery lock 15 Battery compartment 16 SD/MMC card slot 17 Tripod socket/locator for EasyShare camera dock or printer dock series 3 18 Dock connector www.kodak.com/go/support... -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Playing a video...19 Deleting pictures and videos...20 Magnifying pictures... 20 Changing optional review settings... 21 Protecting pictures and videos from deletion... 21 Tagging pictures/videos for albums...22 Running a slide show ...23 Displaying pictures and videos on a television ...24 www.kodak.com/go/support... - Page 6 Transferring pictures/videos with the USB cable ... 43 Printing pictures ... 44 Dock compatibility for your camera ...47 7 Troubleshooting ...48 Camera problems ...48 Computer/connectivity problems...49 Picture quality problems ...50 Camera ready light status... 51 Helpful links ... 52 Telephone customer support ... 53 www.kodak.com/go/support...
- Page 7 Camera specifications ... 54 Tips, safety, maintenance ... 57 Important battery information ... 57 Storage capacities ...59 Power-saving features ... 60 Flash settings in each mode...61 Upgrading your software and firmware...62 Warranty... 63 Regulatory compliance ... 65 www.kodak.com/go/support Table of contents...
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Page 8: Getting Started
The indicator light turns red. When the indicator light turns green, remove the battery and unplug the charger. Charging takes approximately 3 hours. You can also charge the battery using an optional Kodak EasyShare printer dock or camera dock. Purchase these and other accessories at a dealer of Kodak products or visit (www.kodak.com/go/z760accessories). -
Page 9: Inserting The Battery
Inserting the battery CAUTION: Use only a Kodak EasyShare rechargeable Li-Ion battery. Battery lock Turning the camera on and off Mode dial lock www.kodak.com/go/support 1 Turn the Mode dial to Off. 2 On the bottom of the camera, slide the battery door and lift to open. -
Page 10: Setting The Date And Time
5 When finished, press the OK button. 6 Press the Menu button to exit the menu. NOTE: Depending on your computer operating system, Kodak EasyShare software may update the camera clock when you connect the camera. See the EasyShare software Help for details. -
Page 11: Attaching The Lens Cap
Your camera has 32 MB of internal memory. You can purchase optional SD or MMC cards for removable, reusable storage for your pictures and videos. We recommend only Kodak SD and MMC cards (www.kodak.com/go/z760accessories). When using a card for the first time, we suggest you format it before taking pictures (see CAUTION: Do not insert or remove a card when the ready light is blinking;... -
Page 12: Taking Pictures And Videos
If the ready light is steady or blinking red, release your finger, recompose the scene, and return to Step 3. When the ready light blinks green, the picture is being saved; you can still take pictures. Liveview (Auto), page www.kodak.com/go/support... -
Page 13: Using The Auto-Focus Framing Marks
3 If the camera is not focusing on the desired subject (or if the framing marks disappear and the Ready light blinks red), release your finger, recompose the scene, and return to Step 2. NOTE: Framing marks do not appear in Landscape or Video mode. www.kodak.com/go/support Taking pictures and videos Center focus Center wide focus... -
Page 14: Taking A Video
You can change optical zoom before (but not during) video recording. Then ■ Once to turn off the icons. ■ Again to turn off the camera screen. ■ Again to turn on the camera screen and icons. Liveview (Auto), page www.kodak.com/go/support... -
Page 15: Checking Camera And Picture Status
Only active camera settings are displayed: Flash Landscape/Close-up Date stamp Album name Zoom: digital telephoto wide Aperture Shutter speed www.kodak.com/go/support Taking pictures and videos Burst Pictures/time remaining Storage location Flash compensation Exposure compensation Picture size Compression AF mode Focus zone... -
Page 16: Reviewing The Picture Or Video Just Taken
NOTE: Only the final picture of a burst series (see displayed during Quickview. If you select Delete, all pictures in the burst series are deleted. To delete selectively, do so in Review. (See page 20.) www.kodak.com/go/support page 37.) are displayed. page 34) is... -
Page 17: Using Optical Zoom
3 Press the Shutter button halfway and hold to set the exposure and focus, then press the rest of the way down to take the picture. NOTE: You cannot use digital zoom for video recording. www.kodak.com/go/support 1 Use the viewfinder or camera screen to frame your subject. -
Page 18: Camera Modes
Press the Menu button to change other settings. Scene modes, page 12.) P, A, S, M, and C mode, page P, A, S, M, and C mode, page P, A, S, M, and C mode, page www.kodak.com/go/support 14.) 14.) 14.) -
Page 19: Scene Modes
Subjects that are in motion. Shutter speed is fast. Landscape Distant scenery. Flash does not fire unless you turn it on. Auto-focus framing marks www.kodak.com/go/support Taking pictures and videos P, A, S, M, and C mode, page P, A, S, M, and C mode, page... - Page 20 Quiet occasions, like a wedding or lecture. Flash and sound are disabled. Self Close-ups of yourself. Portrait Party People indoors. Children Action pictures of children in bright light. Backlight Subjects that are in shadow or “backlit” (when light is behind the subject). www.kodak.com/go/support...
- Page 21 For example, if you change the Color Mode to Sepia while in P, A, S, or M mode, then Auto & Scene modes retain the default setting of Color. www.kodak.com/go/support Taking pictures and videos Aperture—also known as f-stop, controls the size of the lens opening, which determines the depth of field.
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Page 22: Using The Jog Dial To Change P, A, S, M, Or C Mode Settings
NOTE: Red options are out of range and may cause unacceptable image/print quality; adjust the value higher or lower until it turns yellow. 3 Press the Menu button to change other settings. 4 Take a picture. page 31) to reset P, A, S, M, or C mode to www.kodak.com/go/support... -
Page 23: Using The Flash
(If the lighting conditions require flash but do not require Red-eye reduction, the flash may fire only once.) NOTE: The flash is not available in all modes. See www.kodak.com/go/support button to scroll Flash settings in each mode, page... -
Page 24: Shooting Close-Up And Landscape Pictures
Close-up focus distance 2.75 to 27.6 in. (7 to 70 cm) 11 to 27.6 in. (28 to 70 cm) to gain maximum sharpness of far away scenes. With www.kodak.com/go/support button icon appears in the... -
Page 25: Reviewing Pictures And Videos
(see Review screen Print tag/number of prints Favorite tag Email tag Album name Scroll arrows www.kodak.com/go/support to scroll backward or forward through pictures and videos. page 28). Picture/video number Protect Image storage location Review mode... -
Page 26: Viewing Multiple Pictures And Videos
To adjust the volume, move the joystick To return to the beginning of the video, move the joystick , then press the OK button. to locate a video. (In Multi-up view, highlight a video, then , then press the OK button. during playback. www.kodak.com/go/support... -
Page 27: Deleting Pictures And Videos
To redisplay the picture at the 1X (original) size, press the OK button. To exit Magnify, press the OK button. To exit Review, press the Review button. www.kodak.com/go/support to locate a picture or video (or highlight one in multiple to highlight an option, then press the OK button: deletes the displayed picture or video. -
Page 28: Changing Optional Review Settings
(including protected) pictures, videos. (Formatting internal memory also deletes email addresses, album names, and favorites. To restore them, see EasyShare software Help.) to highlight Protect Copy (page Multi-up (page Setup Menu (page , then press the OK button. www.kodak.com/go/support appears... -
Page 29: Tagging Pictures/Videos For Albums
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 30: Running A Slide Show
Use the Slide Show to display your pictures and videos on the camera screen. To run a slide show on a television or on any external device, see power, use an optional Kodak 5V AC adapter. (Visit www.kodak.com/go/z760accessories.) Starting the slide show 1 Press the Review button, then press the Menu button. -
Page 31: Running A Continuous Slide Show Loop
A card is inserted in the camera. ■ The camera’s picture storage location is set to the location from which you are copying. See Image Storage, page www.kodak.com/go/support Reviewing pictures and videos to highlight On, then press the OK button. to highlight Loop, then press page... -
Page 32: Viewing Picture/Video Information
3 To view information on the next or previous picture or video, move the joystick . Press the Menu button to exit the menu. to highlight Copy to highlight an option: copies the current picture or video. page 20). , then press the OK button. page www.kodak.com/go/support... -
Page 33: 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. if the install window does not appear, choose Run from the Start Windows OS—... -
Page 34: Doing More With Your Camera
Self Timer Turn the Self Timer on or off. This setting remains until you take the picture, turn the Mode dial. Icon Options Program (default) Aperture Priority Shutter Priority Manual Available only in Custom (C) mode. Off (default) www.kodak.com/go/support... - Page 35 The setting is displayed on the right side of Liveview if set to Daylight, Tungsten, or Fluorescent. www.kodak.com/go/support Doing more with your camera Icon Options 6.1 MP—for printing up to 30 x 40 in. (76 x 102 cm).
- Page 36 (A circle indicates the metering spot.) Ideal when you need an exact exposure of a specific area in the picture. Unavailable in Auto, Scene, or Video modes. www.kodak.com/go/support...
- Page 37 Color Mode Choose color tones. In Auto and Scene modes, this setting remains until you turn the Mode dial. 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 38 On (default)—camera screen is on whenever the camera is on. Off—camera screen is off. Available only in Auto mode. Unlimited, 5, 15, or 30 seconds Using setup to customize your www.kodak.com/go/support page camera.
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Page 39: Using Setup To Customize Your Camera
Quickview Display a picture or video (for 5 seconds) after it is taken. Advanced Digital Zoom Choose how digital zoom is employed. Print Warning www.kodak.com/go/support Doing more with your camera , then press the OK button. Icon Options On (default) Continuous —No pause between optical... - Page 40 NTSC (default)—used in North America and Japan; most common format. PAL—used in Europe and China. On (default) Choose a date option, or turn off the feature. (Default is off.) Choose a date/time option, or turn off the feature. (Default is YYYY/MM/DD.) Choose a language. www.kodak.com/go/support...
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Page 41: Using Burst
Camera takes up to 30 pictures (2 per second for up to 15 seconds) while the Shutter button is pressed. When the Shutter button is released, only the last 4 pictures are saved. Last Burst www.kodak.com/go/support Doing more with your camera Icon Options Memory Card—deletes everything on the card;... -
Page 42: Using Exposure Bracketing
The camera takes 3 pictures. To evaluate them, press the Review button. Exposure bracketing turns off after the pictures are taken. Purpose Determine the best exposure level for your conditions based on your evaluation of 3 pictures. Exposure Bracketing Interval, page www.kodak.com/go/support 29.) -
Page 43: Using Exposure Compensation With Exposure Bracketing
Use Kodak EasyShare software (V 3.0 or higher, see on your computer. Then copy up to 32 album names to the camera’s album name list the next time you connect the camera to the computer. See Kodak EasyShare software Help for details. -
Page 44: Sharing Pictures And Videos
6 Press the Menu button to exit the menu. Third—transfer to your computer When you transfer the tagged pictures or videos to your computer, Kodak EasyShare software opens and categorizes your pictures in the appropriate album. See the Kodak EasyShare software Help for details. -
Page 45: 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, or card, see page NOTE: For the best 4 x 6 in. -
Page 46: Tagging Pictures And Videos For Emailing
Tagging pictures and videos for emailing First—on your computer Use Kodak EasyShare software (V 3.0 or higher) to create an email address book on your computer. Then copy up to 32 email addresses to the camera’s internal memory. See the Kodak EasyShare software Help for details. -
Page 47: Tagging Pictures As Favorites
NOTE: The camera holds a limited number of favorites. Use Camera Favorites in the EasyShare software to customize the size of your camera Favorites section. For more information, click the Help button in the Kodak EasyShare software. www.kodak.com/go/support to highlight Favorite appears in the status area. -
Page 48: Optional Settings
4 Press the Menu button to exit the menu. 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. - Page 49 3 Highlight Print or Email NOTE: Favorites that were taken on this camera (not imported from another source) are good for a 4 x 6-in. (10 x 15 cm) print. www.kodak.com/go/support Doing more with your camera . Press to locate a picture.
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Page 50: Transferring And Printing Pictures
Transferring pictures/videos 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 printer dock or camera dock series 3 ■ ■ Kodak multi-card reader, Kodak SD multimedia card reader-writer Purchase these and other accessories at a dealer of Kodak products or www.kodak.com/go/z760accessories. -
Page 51: Printing Pictures
Connecting the camera to a PictBridge enabled printer 1 Turn off the camera and printer. 2 Optional: If you have a Kodak 5-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 52: Printing Pictures From Your Computer
2 Disconnect the USB cable from the camera and the printer. Printing pictures from your computer For details on printing pictures from your computer, click the Help button in the EasyShare software. to choose a picture. Choose the number of copies. www.kodak.com/go/support... -
Page 53: Printing From An Optional Sd Or Mmc Card
Automatically print tagged pictures when you insert your card into a printer with an SD/MMC slot. See your printer user’s guide for details. ■ Make prints at an SD/MMC-capable Kodak picture maker. (Contact a location prior to visiting. See www.kodak.com/go/picturemaker.) ■... -
Page 54: Dock Compatibility For Your Camera
6000 ■ printer dock 4000 ■ camera dock II ■ LS420, LS443 camera dock Purchase camera docks, printer docks, and other accessories at a dealer of Kodak products or www.kodak.com/go/z760accessories. Docking configuration Not compatible www.kodak.com/go/support Custom camera insert... -
Page 55: Troubleshooting
Remove, then reinsert the battery. ■ Insert a charged battery. ■ Place the camera on a Kodak EasyShare camera or printer dock (sold separately), then try again. ■ Connect the camera to a Kodak 5-volt AC adapter (sold separately), then try again. -
Page 56: Computer/Connectivity Problems
■ Adjust the camera Video Out setting (NTSC or PAL, ■ Make sure the external device settings are correct (see the device’s user’s guide). (page 43), delete pictures 20), switch image storage locations (page (page (page www.kodak.com/go/support 26). page 33). -
Page 57: Picture Quality Problems
■ ■ The picture is not clear ■ ■ ■ www.kodak.com/go/support Use Fill flash (page 16) or change your position so light is not behind the subject. Move so that the distance between you and the subject is within the effective flash range... -
Page 58: Camera Ready Light Status
31), or use a different card. Memory card speed is slow. Card cannot be used to take videos. Change storage location to internal memory card to take pictures only. (page (page 43), delete pictures from (page 31), or insert (page (page 31). Use this www.kodak.com/go/support... -
Page 59: Helpful Links
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 vibrant colors Register your camera www.kodak.com/go/support Troubleshooting www.kodak.com/go/z760support... -
Page 60: Telephone Customer Support
91 22 617 5823 Italy 02 696 33452 Japan 03 5540 9002 Korea 00798 631 0024 For the most up-to-date listings, visit: www.kodak.com/US/en/digital/contacts/DAIInternationalContacts.shtml Netherlands 020 346 9372 New Zealand 0800 440 786 Norway 23 16 21 33 Philippines 1 800 1 888 9600... -
Page 61: Appendix
Appendix Camera specifications For more specifications, visit www.kodak.com/go/z760support. CCD—1/1.8 in. CCD, 4:3 aspect ratio Output image size (image quality mode)— 2856 x 2142 (6.1 M) pixels 2856 x 1904 (5.4 M) pixels 2304 x 1728 (4 M) pixels 2048 x 1536 (3.1 M) pixels 1496 x 1122 (1.7 M) pixels... -
Page 62: Video Capture
Priority AE, ISO, Flash Compensation, Full Manual Exposure. Burst mode—Maximum 4 pictures, 2.0 fps for First Burst, Last Burst. (AE, AF, AWB executed for first shot only.) Still image buffer—32 MB internal memory Video capture— Image size: QVGA (320 x 240) Frame rate: 24 fps www.kodak.com/go/support... -
Page 63: Image File Format
Internal storage capacity—32 MB internal memory Quickview—Yes Video output—NTSC or PAL Power—Kodak rechargeable Li-Ion battery (KLIC-5000); 5V AC adapter, optional Communication with computer—USB 2.0 (PIMA 15740 protocol), via USB cable, EasyShare camera dock, or printer dock Languages—English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Chinese, Korean, Japanese Self timer—10 seconds... -
Page 64: Tips, Safety, 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 are available in some countries. Contact a dealer of Kodak ■ products for more information. -
Page 65: Battery Safety And Handling
Visit www.kodak.com/go/z760accessories Kodak EasyShare camera dock—powers your camera, transfers pictures to your computer, and charges your battery. Kodak EasyShare printer dock—powers your camera, makes 4 x 6 in. (10 x 15 cm) prints with or without a computer, transfers pictures, and charges your battery. -
Page 66: Storage Capacities
64 MB SD/MMC 128 MB SD/MMC 256 MB SD/MMC 512 MB SD/MMC Number of pictures 6.1 MP 5.4 MP (3:2) Number of pictures 6.1 MP 5.4 MP (3:2) www.kodak.com/go/support 4.0 MP 3.1 MP 1.7 MP 4.0 MP 3.1 MP 1.7 MP... -
Page 67: Video Storage Capacity
The camera 1 minute Screen turns off. 8 minutes Enters auto power off. 3 hours Turns off. www.kodak.com/go/support Minutes/seconds of video 3 min. 30 sec. 3 min. 50 sec. 7 min. 30 sec. 15 min. 10 sec. 30 min. 20 sec. -
Page 68: Flash Settings In Each Mode
Auto, Off, Fill Flash, Red-eye Auto Auto, Off, Fill Flash, Red-eye Auto, Off, Fill Flash, Red-eye Red-eye* Auto, Off, Fill Flash, Red-eye Auto* Auto, Off, Fill Flash, Red-eye Auto* Auto, Off, Fill Flash, Red-eye Auto, Off Auto, Off, Fill Flash www.kodak.com/go/support... -
Page 69: Upgrading Your Software And Firmware
Upgrading your software and firmware Download the latest versions of the software included on the EasyShare software CD and the camera firmware (the software that runs on the camera). See www.kodak.com/go/z760downloads. www.kodak.com/go/support Default setting Available settings Red-eye*... -
Page 70: Warranty
Limitations Request for Warranty service will not be accepted without proof of date of purchase, such as a copy of the original dated Kodak EasyShare 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
FAILURE TO USE ITEMS SUPPLIED BY KODAK (SUCH AS ADAPTERS AND CABLES), OR CLAIMS MADE AFTER THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY. Kodak makes no other express or implied warranty for this product. In the event that the exclusion of any implied warranty is ineffective under the law, the duration of the implied warranty will be one year from the purchase date. -
Page 72: Regulatory Compliance
Regulatory compliance FCC compliance and advisory Kodak EasyShare Z760 zoom digital camera 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 73: Waste Electrical And Electronic Equipment Labeling
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 www.kodak.com for recycling program Appendix... - Page 74 1 children, 13 clock, setting, 3 close-up, 13 scenes, 17 close-up pictures, 17 color mode, 30 compression, 28 computer connecting camera, 43 transfer to, 43 connector for camera dock, ii copy pictures card to memory, 24 www.kodak.com/go/support...
- Page 75 48 web links, 52 icons, mode dial, 11 image storage, 31 information about pictures, videos, 25 inserting battery, 2 SD/MMC card, 4 installing software, 26 internal memory storage capacity, 59 joystick, ii Kodak EasyShare software installing, 26 Index...
- Page 76 Index upgrading, 62 Kodak web sites, 52 landscape, 12, 17 language, 33 lens, i light ready, ii sensor, i liveview, 31 locating holes for dock, ii Mac OS, installing software, 26 magnify picture, 20 manner, 13 manual, 12 memory inserting card, 4...
- Page 77 11 protecting pictures, videos, 21 quickview, 32 using, 9 ready light, ii recycling, disposal, 57 red-eye, flash, 16 www.kodak.com/go/support regulatory information, 65 removing favorites, 41 repair, 52 reset to default, 31 review button, 18 reviewing pictures as you take them, 9...
- Page 78 24 text, 13 time, setting, 3 tips battery guidelines, 58 maintenance, 57 safety, 57 transfer, via USB cable, 43 trash can, deleting, 9 tripod socket, ii troubleshooting, 48 turning camera on and off, 2 upgrading software, firmware, 62 www.kodak.com/go/support...
- Page 79 URLs, Kodak web sites, 52 USB (universal serial bus) connection location, i transferring pictures, 43 VCCI compliance, 66 video date display, 33 video length, 31 video out, 33 videos checking settings, 18 copying, 24 deleting, 20 emailing tagged, 39 reviewing, 18...
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why I can't format sd card on camera?
You may not be able to format the SD card on your Kodak EasyShare Z760 camera if the ready light is blinking when inserting or removing the card, as this can cause issues. Make sure the camera is turned off before inserting or removing the card. Also, ensure the card is properly oriented and fully inserted. If problems continue, the card may be damaged or incompatible.
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