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Kodak EASYSHARE Z812 IS User Manual

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  • Page 1: Zoom Digital Camera

    Kodak EasyShare Z812 IS 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/z812support...
  • Page 2 Eastman Kodak Company Rochester, New York 14650 © Eastman Kodak Company, 2007 All screen images are simulated. Kodak and EasyShare are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company. P/N 2F6565_en...

  • Page 3: Front View

    2 Low-light assist, Self-timer light, Video light 3 Shutter button 4 Flash button 5 Strap post 6 Focus button (Close-up/Macro, Landscape, Manual Focus) www.kodak.com/go/support Drive button (Self-timer, Burst, Exposure Bracketing) Mode dial On/Off switch 10 Flash 11 Microphones 12 Speaker...

  • Page 4: Back View

    7 EVF (Electronic viewfinder) 8 Zoom (Wide Angle/Telephoto) button 17 Menu button 9 Jog dial 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

    3 Working with pictures/videos ...15 Reviewing pictures and videos... 15 Deleting pictures and videos... 16 Using the Menu button in Review... 17 Using Kodak Perfect Touch technology ... 18 Cropping pictures... 18 Adding sound tags ... 19 Editing videos ... 20 Using the histogram to view picture exposure...
  • Page 6 8 Appendix ...59 Camera specifications ... 59 Care and maintenance ... 61 Storage capacities ... 62 Important safety instructions ... 62 Battery life ... 63 Upgrading your software and firmware... 64 Limited warranty ... 64 Regulatory compliance ... 66 www.kodak.com/go/support...

  • Page 7: Setting Up Your Camera

    Setting up your camera Attaching the lens cap and strap www.kodak.com/go/support...

  • Page 8: Loading The Battery

    Setting up your camera Loading the battery Kodak lithium digital camera battery CRV3 (non-rechargeable) To replace batteries and extend battery life, see Kodak Li-Ion rechargeable digital camera battery KLIC-8000 page www.kodak.com/go/support AA lithium batteries...

  • Page 9: Turning On The Camera

    Turning on the camera Setting the language and 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. to accept. Date/Time: At the prompt, press OK. to change.

  • Page 10: Storing Pictures On An Sd Card

    Setting up your camera Storing pictures on an SD card Your camera has internal memory. You can purchase SD cards to store more pictures and videos. Visit www.kodak.com/go/z812accessories. CAUTION: A card can only be inserted one way; forcing it may cause damage.

  • Page 11: Taking Pictures/Videos

    When the AF/AE indicator turns 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 AF/AE indicator: Green—successful Red—failed Failed focus...
  • Page 12 When the framing marks turn green, focus is accomplished. NOTE: If the camera is not focusing on the desired subject (or if the framing marks disappear), release the Shutter button and recompose the scene. 2 Press the Shutter button completely down to take the picture. www.kodak.com/go/support...

  • Page 13: Taking A Video

    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 Taking pictures/videos...

  • Page 14: Using Optical Zoom

    If you are using no zoom (1X, wide angle), you can be as close as 24 in. (60 cm) to your subject. (For Close-up/Macro mode, see page 10). ■ As you zoom in (up to 12X), you need to move further from your subject. www.kodak.com/go/support see page...

  • Page 15: Using The Flash Button

    Preflash is off, the camera corrects red eye without using an extra flash. Zoom position Wide angle Telephoto www.kodak.com/go/support Press the flash button repeatedly to scroll through flash modes. The current flash mode appears in the status area. NOTE: If the flash is needed, it opens automatically when the Shutter button is pressed halfway down.

  • Page 16: Using The Focus Button

    (to infinity). Press to view 2X magnification of the central area of focus. During magnification, press adjust focal length. Digital zoom is not available in manual focus mode. The camera focuses when the Shutter button is pressed halfway down. www.kodak.com/go/support...

  • Page 17: Using The Drive Button

    ■ ■ 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 Purpose Using the self-timer page 12 page 13 Normal picture taking Place camera on a tripod or flat surface.

  • Page 18: Using Burst

    Shutter button, when the pictures are taken, or when there is no more storage space. page 41.) Purpose Capture an expected event. Example: A person swinging a golf club. Capture an event when the precise timing is uncertain. Example: A child blowing out birthday candles. www.kodak.com/go/support...

  • Page 19: Using Exposure Bracketing

    Drive Using the Info button Repeatedly press info Info www.kodak.com/go/support 1 Press the Drive button repeatedly to choose Exposure Bracketing. 2 Press the Shutter button halfway to focus and set exposure. 3 Press the Shutter button completely down to take the 3 pictures.
  • Page 20 Shutter speed Capture modes—shutter pressed halfway Focus brackets Aperture Shutter speed Picture/video size Drive Compression Pictures/time remaining Exposure compensation www.kodak.com/go/support Storage location Zoom Low battery AF zone Exposure metering White Balance Image stabilization Flash compensation Low battery Auto Focus/ Auto Exposure...

  • Page 21: Working With Pictures/Videos

    NOTE: If you have pictures/videos on a card and in internal memory, you can scroll storage location to the other. A video’s duration is displayed at the top of the LCD. Magnifying a picture www.kodak.com/go/support Press Review. (Press again to exit.) View previous/next.

  • Page 22: Deleting Pictures And Videos

    Formatting a card deletes all (including protected) pictures/videos. Formatting internal memory deletes all pictures/videos, email addresses, album names, and favorites. Press Review. View previous/next. Press Delete. Follow the screen prompts. Press Review. View previous/next. Press Menu. Highlight Protect, then press OK. appears with the protected www.kodak.com/go/support...

  • Page 23: Using The Menu Button In Review

    OK button. 4 Highlight an option, then press the OK button. Options Select/Deselect All See View By Album Protect/Unprotect Slide Show Copy To Multi-up www.kodak.com/go/support page 26 page 25 Pictures page 26 page 16 page 23 Videos page 27 page 25...

  • Page 24: Using Kodak Perfect Touch Technology

    5 Press OK. Follow the screen prompts to replace the original picture or to save the enhanced picture as a new one. Enhanced pictures cannot be enhanced again on the camera. Kodak Perfect Touch technology can only be used with pictures, not video.

  • Page 25: Adding Sound Tags

    The sound tag is applied to your picture. Press the Menu button to exit the menu. ■ Playing a sound tag Review www.kodak.com/go/support Working with pictures/videos to find a picture. to highlight the Edit tab. 1 Press the Review button, then tagged picture.

  • Page 26: Editing Videos

    4 Follow the screen prompts. The video is trimmed. (You can save it as a new video or replace the original.) Press the Menu button to exit the menu. ■ www.kodak.com/go/support 35.) to find a to highlight the to find a video.

  • Page 27: Making A Video Action Print

    A 4-, 9-, or 16-up picture is created. If you have less than 4 or 9 bookmarks, equally spaced video frames are used. ■ Press the Menu button to exit the menu. www.kodak.com/go/support Working with pictures/videos 1 Press the Review button, then 2 Press the Menu button, then Edit tab.

  • 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: Using The Histogram To View Picture Exposure

    Use the Slide Show to display your pictures and videos on the camera. To run a slide show on a television or on any external device, see use an optional Kodak 3-volt AC adapter. (Visit www.kodak.com/go/z812accessories.) Starting the slide show 1 Press the Review button, then press the Menu button.

  • Page 30: Changing The Slide Show Display Interval

    Begin Show, then press OK. The slide show repeats until you press OK or until battery power is exhausted. The Loop feature remains until you change it. to highlight Interval, then press OK. to highlight Loop, then press OK. www.kodak.com/go/support...

  • Page 31: Displaying Pictures And 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 optional A/V cable (visit www.kodak.com/go/z812accessories). NOTE: Ensure that the Video Out setting (NTSC or PAL) is correct connect or disconnect the cable while the slide show is running.

  • Page 32: Selecting Multiple Pictures/Videos

    A check mark appears on the picture. You can now print, email, copy, protect, delete, or run a slide show of the selected pictures. You can press OK a second time to remove a check mark. page to find a www.kodak.com/go/support 25.)

  • Page 33: Copying Pictures And Videos

    (see and favorites are not copied. Protection settings are not copied. To apply protection to a picture or video, see page www.kodak.com/go/support page 16). Album tags are copied. Tags that you applied for print, email, Working with pictures/videos...

  • Page 34: What The Review Icons Mean

    What the review icons mean Protected Favorite tag Email tag Perfect Touch tech. Mode indicator Album Scroll arrows Review mode Print tag/number of prints Voice annotation Picture number Image storage location Video length Video number Image storage location Battery level Video controls www.kodak.com/go/support...

  • Page 35: Doing More With Your Camera

    Point-and-shoot simplicity when taking pictures under special Scene conditions. (See High-ISO People in low-light scenes. Panorama “Stitching” 2 or 3 pictures into 1 panoramic scene. (See www.kodak.com/go/support Choose the mode that best suits your subjects and surroundings. page 40.) Program, Aperture Priority, page...

  • Page 36: Scn (Scene) Modes

    Quiet occasions, like a wedding or lecture. Flash and sound are disabled. Place Museum the camera on a tripod. Self- Close-ups of yourself. Assures proper focus and minimizes red eye. portrait Text Documents. Place the camera on a tripod. www.kodak.com/go/support (page 6) are not...

  • Page 37: Using The Menu Button

    Setup for other camera settings 3 Press to highlight a setting, then press OK. 4 Highlight an option, then press OK. NOTE: To better understand each menu option, press the Info www.kodak.com/go/support Doing more with your camera button (see page 13).
  • Page 38 Press Menu, highlight Capture, access settings, then OK. Picture Size Choose a picture resolution. For recommended print sizes, visit www.kodak.com/go/printsizes Compression Choose how much compression is applied to pictures. Color Mode Choose picture color tones. Options 8.0 MP—pictures are the highest resolution, largest file size 7.1 MP (3:2)—...
  • Page 39 OK. White Balance Choose your lighting condition. Available only in PASM and Panorama mode. www.kodak.com/go/support Options Continuous AF (default)—because the camera is always focusing, there is no need to press the Shutter button halfway down to focus. Single AF—the camera focuses when the Shutter button is pressed halfway down.
  • Page 40 Ideal when precise focus of a specific area in the picture is needed. Selectable Zone—press brackets and choose an auto focus zone. +/- 0.3 EV (default) +/- 0.7 EV +/- 1.0 EV page High Normal (default) www.kodak.com/go/support to move the focus...

  • Page 41: Using The Setup Menu

    Press Menu, to highlight Setup, to access settings, then OK. LCD Brightness www.kodak.com/go/support Options On (default)—red eye flash fires before the picture is taken. Off—red eye flash does not fire. NOTE: The camera automatically corrects red eye, even if the Red Eye Preflash is set to Off.
  • Page 42 Pause—after reaching 12X optical zoom, the zoom button must be released, then activated again to begin digital zoom. None (default)—digital zoom is disabled. Pictures: On, On Transfer, or Off Video: On (for Video Out or upon transfer) or Off www.kodak.com/go/support page 47.)
  • Page 43 Video Out Choose the regional setting that lets you connect the camera to a television or other external device. Language Reset Camera Reset all settings to factory defaults. www.kodak.com/go/support Doing more with your camera Options Default Sci-fi Music None High...
  • Page 44 About View camera information. Options 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. www.kodak.com/go/support...

  • Page 45: 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 Doing more with your camera page 11.)

  • Page 46: P, A, S, And M Modes

    • Turn to edit the setting. • Press to lock the setting. (see page 37) 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),...
  • Page 47 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 Exposure Flash compensation compensation page 40.)

  • Page 48: Sharing Your Pictures

    NOTE: For 4 x 6 in. (10 x 15 cm) prints, use one of the 3:2 picture sizes to find a picture. page www.kodak.com/go/support to find a to change it. Repeat this step (see page...

  • Page 49: Tagging Pictures/Videos For Emailing

    Tagging pictures/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, see Help in EasyShare software. Second—tag pictures/videos on your camera 1 Press the Share button.

  • Page 50: Tagging Pictures As Favorites

    To turn on the sync feature, select Yes, synchronize with my software. To delete favorites from your camera, press the Delete button while in Favorites mode. to find a picture. to highlight Favorite, then press OK. appears in the status area. To remove the tag, press to view favorites. www.kodak.com/go/support...

  • Page 51: Optional Settings

    2 Press the Share button. 3 Highlight Print or Email, then press OK. NOTE: Favorites that were taken on a Kodak camera (not imported from another source) are good for prints up to 4 x 6 in. (10 x 15 cm).

  • Page 52: Second-On Your Camera

    To remove a selection, highlight an album name and press OK. To remove all album selections, select Clear All, then exit the menu. Third—transfer to your computer When you transfer the tagged pictures/videos to your computer, EasyShare software opens and categorizes your pictures/videos in the appropriate album. to scroll through the www.kodak.com/go/support...

  • Page 53: Pre-Tagging For Album Names

    Third—transfer to your computer When you transfer the tagged pictures/videos to your computer, EasyShare software opens and categorizes your pictures/videos in the appropriate album. For details, see Help in EasyShare software. www.kodak.com/go/support Doing more with your camera , then press OK.

  • Page 54: Transferring And Printing Pictures

    Installing the software 1 Close all open software applications before starting the installation. NOTE: If running Windows OS and installing EasyShare software from the Kodak Web site, do not close the WinZip application. If prompted, allow EasyShare software to access the Internet.

  • Page 55: Transferring Pictures

    Transferring pictures IMPORTANT: If your camera was packaged with a Kodak EasyShare dock, use the dock to transfer pictures to your computer. (See If you do not have an EasyShare dock, use the USB cable (U-8) that came with your camera.

  • Page 56: 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 57 Disconnecting the camera from a PictBridge enabled printer 1 Turn off the camera and printer. 2 Disconnect the USB cable from the camera and the printer. www.kodak.com/go/support Transferring and printing pictures to choose a picture. Choose the number of copies.

  • Page 58: Accessories For Your Camera

    Transferring and printing pictures Ordering prints online Kodak EasyShare Gallery is one of the many online print services offered in EasyShare software. You can easily: ■ Upload your pictures. ■ Edit, enhance, and add borders to your pictures. Store pictures, and share them with family and friends.

  • Page 59: Troubleshooting

    Insert a new or charged battery. If practical, connect the camera to a Kodak 3-volt AC adapter (sold separately), then try again. Confirm that the battery in camera is charged. Turn camera off, then on again. (Lens does not extend in Favorites mode.)
  • Page 60 Remove the battery and wipe the contacts with a clean, dry cloth. Insert a new or charged battery Get customer support help (see page (page (page 49). (page 16) or insert a new card. (see (page 63). (page (page (page (page 49), delete (see page (page (page 57). www.kodak.com/go/support 36),...

  • Page 61: Computer/Connectivity Problems

    When the AF/AE indicator turns green, press the Shutter button completely down to take the picture. ■ If using P, A, or S mode, adjust exposure compensation www.kodak.com/go/support Card may be corrupted. Format card in camera Change image storage location to internal memory page 36).
  • Page 62 If you are using Direct print, use the menu to change the image storage location. ■ Press any button to redisplay the menu. ■ Ensure that there is a connection between camera and printer (page 50). ■ Ensure the printer and camera have power. www.kodak.com/go/support (page 41).

  • Page 63: 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 vibrant colors Register your camera www.kodak.com/go/support www.kodak.com/go/contact...
  • Page 64 Getting help 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...

  • Page 65: Appendix

    Focus system—TTL-AF; multi-zone, center-zone, selectable zone. Working range: Auto: 1.5 ft (0.5 m)–infinity @ wide; 4 ft (1.2 m)–infinity @ Telephoto Close-up/Macro: 4.7–23.7 in. (12–60 cm) @ wide; 7.9–51.2 in. (60–130 cm) @ Telephoto Exposure metering—Multi-pattern, Center-weight, Spot www.kodak.com/go/support...

  • Page 66: Shutter Speed

    Still: EXIF 2.2.1 (JPEG compression); file organization DCF Video: QuickTime (CODEC MPEG-4) Image storage—Optional SD Card Card Association.) Internal storage capacity—32 MB internal memory (27.7 MB available for image storage. 1 MB equals one million bytes.) (The SD logo is a trademark of the SD www.kodak.com/go/support...

  • Page 67: Care And Maintenance

    Do not allow chemicals, such as suntan lotion, to contact painted surfaces. ■ Service agreements may be available. Contact a dealer of Kodak products. ■ For digital camera disposal or recycling information, contact your local authorities.

  • Page 68: 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 69: 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 70: Upgrading Your Software And Firmware

    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.
  • Page 71 (such as third party ink or ink tanks), failure to follow Kodak's operation, maintenance or repacking instructions, 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, and disclaims the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.

  • Page 72: Regulatory Compliance

    Regulatory compliance FCC compliance and advisory Kodak EasyShare Z812 IS 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

    In Europe: For human/environmental protection, it is your responsibility to dispose of this equipment at a collection facility established for this purpose (separate from municipal waste). For more information, contact your retailer, collection facility, or appropriate local authorities; or visit www.kodak.com/go/recycle. (Product weight: 330 g.) China RoHS www.kodak.com/go/support...

  • Page 74: Korean Class B Ite

    Appendix VCCI Class B ITE Korean Class B ITE Russian GOST-R Eastman Kodak Company Rochester, NY 14650 AIO-40 www.kodak.com/go/support...
  • Page 75 63 extending life, 63 loading, 2 types, 63 beach, 31 bookmarks, 22 burst, using, 12 button delete, ii www.kodak.com/go/support drive, 12, 13 EVF/LCD, ii flash, i, 9 focus, 10 info, ii menu, ii, 31 review, ii, 15 share, ii...
  • Page 76 34 format card, internal memory, 38 framing grid, 36 guidelines, battery, 63 HDTV format, 32 help web links, 57 high-ISO, 29 histogram, 23 icons, mode dial, 29 Image stabilizer, 17 image stabilizer, 36 image storage, 36 info button, ii www.kodak.com/go/support...
  • Page 77 SD card, 4 software, 48 internal memory storage capacity, 62 Kodak EasyShare software installing, 48 upgrading, 64 Kodak Perfect Touch technology, 18 Kodak Web sites, 57 landscape, 10, 30 language, 37 LCD, ii brightness, 35 reviewing pictures, 15 reviewing videos, 15...
  • Page 78 PictBridge printer, 50 picture quality, 32 pictures checking settings, 28 copying, 27 cropping, 18 deleting, 16 emailing tagged, 43 Kodak Perfect Touch, 18 printing, 52 printing tagged, 42 protecting, 16 reviewing, 15 tagging, 47 taking, modes, 29 transfer via USB cable, 48...
  • Page 79 32 picture taking mode, 29 reset camera, 37 self-timer, 11 sharpness, 34 video date display, 37 video out, 37 www.kodak.com/go/support video size, 17 white balance, 33 setup menu, using, 35 share button, ii sharpness, 34 shutter priority, 40...
  • Page 80 20 tripod socket, ii troubleshooting, 53 turning camera on and off, 3 undelete, undo, 16 upgrading software, firmware, 64 URLs, Kodak Web sites, 57 USB (universal serial bus) transferring pictures, 48 VCCI compliance, 68 video action print, 21...

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