IMPORTANT: Before connecting any cables, install the software that was included with your camera. Then return to this user guide. Loading the battery Notch Purchase extra batteries www.kodak.com/go/z950support KODAK Li-Ion Rechargeable Digital Camera Battery, KLIC-7003 www.kodak.com/go/z950accessories...
Charging the battery Charge the Li-Ion battery frequently, even if power remains. KODAK 5V AC Adapter (optional accessory) See the Extended user guide Battery Charging light: • Blinking: charging • Steady: finished charging Other charging options www.kodak.com/go/z950support www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter KODAK USB Cable, Model U-8...
A card can only be inserted one way; forcing it may cause damage. Inserting or removing a card when the camera is on may damage the pictures, the card, or the camera. 1 Turn off the camera. 2 Insert or remove the card. 3 Turn on the camera. Purchase cards www.kodak.com/go/z950support www.kodak.com/go/z950accessories...
Attaching the strap Turning on the camera www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter...
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Setting the language and date/time See the Extended user guide www.kodak.com/go/z950support Language: to change. OK to accept. Date/Time: At the prompt, press OK. to change current field. for previous/next field. OK to accept. www.kodak.com/go/z950support...
Learn more about Smart Capture and other modes Turn the Mode dial to Smart Capture Press the Shutter button halfway to lock the focus. When the framing marks turn green, press the Shutter button completely down. www.kodak.com/go/z950support see page 13 www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter Framing marks...
Reviewing pictures/videos Review See the Extended user guide www.kodak.com/go/z950support Press the Review button to enter/exit Review. View previous/next picture/video. Play a video. www.kodak.com/go/z950support...
Transferring pictures/videos Purchase accessories Learn more about connecting 1 Turn off the camera. Connect the KODAK USB Cable, Model U-8 Turn on the camera. KODAK EASYSHARE Software opens on your computer and prompts you through the transfer process. www.kodak.com/go/z950accessories www.kodak.com/go/howto...
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. See the Extended user guide www.kodak.com/go/z950support Press the Menu button, then highlight a menu choice.
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• taken pictures • transferred pictures to your computer Keep learning! Finish reading this book, so you can take and share your best pictures! Visit www.kodak.com/go/z950support: • the extended user guide • interactive troubleshooting and repairs • interactive tutorials • FAQs •...
Stitching 2 or 3 pictures into 1 panoramic scene. Scene Point-and-shoot simplicity when taking pictures under special conditions. Program More creative control. Aperture Shutter Manual Video Video with sound. See the Extended user guide www.kodak.com/go/z950support Choose the mode that best suits your subjects and surroundings. www.kodak.com/go/z950support...
“backlit” (when the light is behind the subject). NOTE: (Not available in Smart Capture mode.) A preflash fires, shrinking the eye pupil, before the picture is taken. A preflash does not fire; the camera corrects red eye. Never www.kodak.com/go/z950support www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter...
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. See the Extended user guide www.kodak.com/go/z950support Doing more with your camera 1 Use the LCD to frame your subject.
Self timer/Burst Picture size Flash mode Capture mode Tag name Aperture Shutter speed Exposure compensation See page Exposure bracketing Date stamp Image stabilizer Pictures/time remaining Auto Focus Control White balance Exposure metering Focus zone Battery level Focus mode Flash Compensation www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter...
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Flash, are maintained for P, A, S, and M modes—even when you change modes or turn off the camera. Use Reset Camera using flash compensation, the flash cannot be in the Off setting www.kodak.com/go/z950support Doing more with your camera (see page 35) to reset P, A, S, and M modes to their default settings.
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Focus Mode—choose Auto, Close-up, Landscape, or Manual Focus. ISO—adjust the camera’s sensitivity to light. Higher ISO indicates greater sensitivity. to change the setting. Flash Focus compensation Mode www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter Note: A yellow setting indicates possible unsatisfactory results. (However, you can still take the picture.)
Understanding the review icons Protected Upload tag Favorite Review mode Previous/Next Text tag name See the Extended user guide www.kodak.com/go/z950support button. www.kodak.com/go/z950support Email mark Print mark/number of prints Picture/Video number Relative picture/video number PREFECT TOUCH Technology Battery level...
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Share your stories! Load software. Pictures become stories here! KODAK All-in-One Printers www.kodak.com/go/tips Pictures start here! Transfer pictures to your computer. Take pictures. www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter KODAK Picture Kiosk...
■ or entirely full ■ ■ Battery life is short ■ ■ www.kodak.com/go/z950support Install new battery (see page Charge rechargeable battery. Remove the battery, then reinsert or replace it. If the camera still does not function, visit www.kodak.com/go/z950support select Interactive Troubleshooting & Repairs.
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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, see www.kodak.com/go/accessories. ■...
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Warranty service will include all labor as well as any necessary adjustments and/or replacement parts. 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.
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In countries other than the United States and Canada, the terms and conditions of this warranty may be different. 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.
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DOC Class B Compliance—This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Observation des normes Classe B—Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Australian C-Tick N137 VCCI Class B ITE Korean Class B ITE www.kodak.com/go/z950support...
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