Kodak Z710 Users Guide
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Doing more with your camera www.kodak.com/go/support 35 Customizing your camera Use Setup to customize your camera settings. 1In any mode, press the Menu button. 2Press to highlight Setup, then press the OK button. 3Press to highlight the setting you wish to change, then press the OK button. 4Choose an option, then press the OK button. 5Press the Menu button to exit. SettingOptions Return to previous menu. Capture Frame Grid Turn framing grid on or off. On Off (default) Quickview Change Quickview default. On Off (default) Advanced Digital Zoom Choose how digital zoom is employed. Continuous—no pause between optical and digital zoom. Pause (default)—after reaching 10X optical zoom, the zoom button must be released, then activated again to begin digital zoom. None—digital zoom is disabled. Print WarningPause (default)—when the slider on the zoom indicator pauses during digital zoom, the zoom must be released and reactivated. The slider turns red when the picture may not render an acceptable 4 x 6 in. (10 x 15 cm) print. None—no pause. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Kodak Manuals
36www.kodak.com/go/support Doing more with your camera Sound ThemesShutter only Default Classical Jazz Sci-fi Sound VolumeOff Low (default) Medium High Mode Description Display description when entering a mode. On (default) Off Auto Power Off Choose amount of inactivity time until camera turns off. 10 minutes 5 minutes 3 minutes (default) 1 minute Date & TimeSee page 3. Video Out Choose the regional setting that lets you connect the camera to a television or other external device. NTSC (default)—used in North America and Japan; most common format. PAL—used in Europe and China. Orientation Sensor Orient pictures so that they are displayed with the correct side up. On (default) Off Date Stamp Imprint the date on pictures. Choose a date option, or turn off the feature. (Default is off.) Video Date Display Display Date/Time at the start of video playback. None (default) Choose a date/time format SettingOptions Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Kodak Manuals
Doing more with your camera www.kodak.com/go/support 37 Adjusting exposure compensation Use exposure compensation before you take a picture to make it lighter or darker. 1In Auto mode, press . Exposure compensation information appears on the LCD or EVF. (To change exposure compensation in P, A, S, and M modes, see page 38.) 2To make pictures lighter, press . To make pictures darker, press . The setting remains until you change it or turn off the camera. Language Format CAUTION: Formatting internal memory or a card deletes all (including protected) pictures, videos, email addresses, album names, and favorites. 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. About View camera information. SettingOptions Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Kodak Manuals
38www.kodak.com/go/support Doing more with your camera P, A, S, and M modes Use these modes when you want more control over your camera and pictures. NOTE: Settings you change in P, A, S, or M modes apply only to pictures taken in those modes. For example, if you change the Color Mode to Sepia while in P, A, S, or M mode, you retain the default setting of Color for Auto and Scene modes. The settings, including Flash, are maintained for P, A, S, and M modes—even when you change modes or turn off the camera. Use Reset to Default (see the table that starts on page 32) to reset P, A, S, or M mode to its default setting. Use this modeFor ProgramControlling exposure compensation (how much light enters the camera). The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture (f-stop) based on the scene lighting. Program mode offers the ease of auto shooting with full access to all menu options. Press to select settings. Aperture Priority Controlling aperture, exposure compensation, and ISO speed. Aperture priority mode is primarily used to control depth of field (the range of sharpness). NOTE: The aperture setting may be affected when using optical zoom. Press to select settings. Shutter Priority Controlling the shutter speed, exposure compensation, and ISO speed. The camera automatically sets the aperture for proper exposure. Shutter priority mode is primarily used to prevent blur when your subject is moving. To prevent camera shake, use a tripod for slow shutter speeds. Press to select settings. ManualThe highest level of creative control. You set the aperture, shutter speed, and ISO speed. Exposure compensation acts as an exposure meter, recommending the proper combination of aperture and shutter speed to produce an acceptable exposure. To prevent camera shake, use a tripod for slow shutter speeds. Press to select settings. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Kodak Manuals
Doing more with your camera www.kodak.com/go/support 39 Changing P, A, S, or M mode settings PASM modes control the aperture (f-number, also known as f-stop), shutter speed, and exposure compensation. Use the Menu button to control all other settings. 1Turn the Mode dial to PASM. The mode options are displayed. 2Press to choose P, A, S, or M. 3Press to move between settings, open a setting, or change a setting. 4Take a picture. Exposure Compensation—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. Shutter speed—control how long the shutter stays open. A shaking hand icon warns of slow shutter speeds. (Use a tripod for slow shutter speeds.) Aperture—(also known as f-stop) control the size of the lens opening, which determines the depth of field. ■Smaller f-stop numbers indicate a larger lens opening; good for portraits and low-light conditions. ■Larger f-stop numbers indicate a smaller lens opening; keeps the main subject sharp; good for landscapes and well-lit conditions. Aperture Shutter speed Exposure compensation White—selectable Grey—non-selectable Yellow—changeable value Red—out of range ISOPA S M O p t i o n s Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Kodak Manuals
40www.kodak.com/go/support 5Transferring and printing pictures Installing the software 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. 1Close all software applications that are open on your computer (including anti-virus software). 2Place the Kodak EasyShare software CD into the CD-ROM drive. 3Load the software: Windows OS—if the install window does not appear, choose Run from the Start menu and type d:\setup.exe where d is the drive letter that contains the CD. Mac OS X—double-click the CD icon on the desktop, then click the Install icon. 4Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software. NOTE: When prompted, take a few minutes to electronically register your camera and software. To register later, see www.kodak.com/go/register. 5If prompted, restart the computer. If you turned off anti-virus software, turn it back on. See the anti-virus software manual for details. For information on the software applications included on the EasyShare software CD, see EasyShare software Help. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Kodak Manuals
Transferring and printing pictures www.kodak.com/go/support 41 Transferring pictures IMPORTANT: If your camera was packaged with a Kodak EasyShare dock, use the dock to transfer pictures to your computer. (See page 44 and the dock user’s guide for details.) If you do not have an EasyShare dock, use the USB cable (U-8) that came with your camera. 1Turn off the camera. 2Plug the labeled end of the USB cable into the labeled USB port on your computer. See your computer user’s guide for details. 3Plug the other end of the USB cable into the USB port on the camera. The arrow icon on the cable should face you. 4Turn on the camera. EasyShare software opens on your computer. The software prompts you through the transfer process. NOTE: Visit www.kodak.com/go/howto for an online tutorial on connecting. 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 page 44) ■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/z710accessories. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Kodak Manuals
42www.kodak.com/go/support Transferring and printing pictures Printing pictures 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 www.kodak.com/go/z710accessories. Direct printing with a PictBridge enabled printer Your camera features PictBridge technology, so you can print directly to PictBridge enabled printers. You need: ■Camera with fully charged batteries, or with optional Kodak 3-volt AC adapter ■PictBridge enabled printer ■USB cable included with your camera Connecting the camera to a PictBridge enabled printer 1Turn off the camera and printer. 2Optional: 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. 3Connect the USB cable from the camera to the printer. (See your printer user guide for details. See www.kodak.com/go/z710accessories to order cables.) Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Kodak Manuals
Transferring and printing pictures www.kodak.com/go/support 43 Printing from a PictBridge enabled printer 1Turn on the printer. Turn on the camera. The PictBridge logo is displayed, followed by the current picture and menu. (If no pictures are found, a message is displayed.) If the menu interface turns off, press any button to redisplay it. 2Press to choose a printing option, then press the OK button. Current Picture—Press to choose a picture. Choose the number of copies. Tagged Pictures—If your printer is capable, print pictures that you tagged for printing. Index Print—Print thumbnails of all pictures. This requires one or more sheets of paper. If the printer is capable, choose a print size. All Pictures—Print all pictures in internal memory, on a card, or in Favorites. Choose the number of copies. Image Storage—Access internal memory, a card, or Favorites. NOTE: During direct printing, pictures are not permanently transferred or saved to the computer or printer. To transfer pictures to your computer, see page 40. In Favorites mode, the current favorite picture is displayed. Disconnecting the camera from a PictBridge enabled printer 1Turn off the camera and printer. 2Disconnect the USB cable from the camera and the printer. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Kodak Manuals
44www.kodak.com/go/support 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. ■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, see EasyShare software Help. 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/picture kiosk. (Contact a location prior to visiting. See www.kodak.com/go/picturemaker.) ■Take the card to your local photo retailer for professional printing. Dock compatibility for your camera To see which EasyShare camera and printer docks are compatible with your camera, visit www.kodak.com/go/adapterkitchart. To purchase camera docks, printer docks, and other accessories, visit www.kodak.com/go/z710accessories. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Kodak Manuals