Kodak Z760 User Manual

Getting started
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Attaching the lens cap
Storing pictures on an SD or MMC card
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 page 34).
CAUTION:
Do not insert or remove a card when the ready light is blinking;...

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Taking a picture
1Turn the Mode dial to Auto  . (See page 11 for other mode descriptions.)
The camera screen displays the mode name and description. To interrupt the 
description, press any button. To redisplay the description, press the OK button.
2Press the Display/Info button to turn on the camera 
screen, or use the viewfinder to frame your subject.
3Press the Shutter button halfway to set the 
exposure and focus.
4When the ready light turns...

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Using the auto-focus framing marks
When using the camera screen as a viewfinder, framing marks indicate where the 
camera is focusing. For the best pictures, the camera attempts to focus on foreground 
subjects, even if the subjects are not centered in the scene. 
1With the camera screen on, press the Shutter button halfway and hold.
When the framing marks turn red, focus is accomplished.
2Press the Shutter button the rest of the way down to take the...

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Changing the camera screen in Auto mode
Taking a video
1Turn the Mode dial to Video  .
2Use the viewfinder or camera screen to frame your subject.
3Press the Shutter button completely down and release. To stop recording, press 
and release the Shutter button again.
NOTE:  If you prefer, press the Shutter button completely down and hold it for more than 2 seconds to begin 
recording. To stop recording, release the Shutter button. 
You can change optical...

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Checking camera and picture status
The icons that appear on the camera screen indicate the active camera and picture 
settings.
Capture mode screen
Only active camera settings are displayed:
Exposure compensationCamera modeBattery
Date stampLandscape/Close-upFlash
Picture size
Pictures/time remaining
Storage location
ISO
White balance
Zoom: 
digital
telephoto
wide
Album name
Exposure metering Burst
Compression
Aper ture
Shutter speedFlash...

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Reviewing the picture or video just taken
After you take a picture or video, the camera screen displays a Quickview for 
approximately 5 seconds. While the picture or video is displayed, you can:
■Review: If you take no action, the picture/video is 
saved.
■Play (video): Press the OK button to play the 
video. Press   to adjust the volume.
■Share: Press the Share button to tag a 
picture/video for email or as a favorite, or to tag a 
picture for print....

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Using optical zoom
Use optical zoom to get up to 3X closer to your subject. Optical zoom is effective 
when the lens is no closer than 23.6 in. (60 cm) from the subject. You can change 
optical zoom before (but not during) video recording.
1Use the viewfinder or camera screen to frame your 
subject.
2Pull or push the Zoom button to zoom in (T) and 
out (W).
If the camera screen is turned on, the zoom indicator 
shows when you are in optical zoom...

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IMPORTANT: You may notice a decrease in printed image quality when using digital 
zoom. The blue slider on the zoom indicator pauses, then turns red when 
the picture quality is approximately 1 MP. For an acceptable 4 x 6 in. (10 x 
15 cm) print, ensure that the slider remains blue.
Camera modes
Use this modeFor
AutoGeneral picture-taking. Automatically sets exposure, focus, and flash.
ScenePoint-and-shoot simplicity when taking pictures under 16...

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Scene modes
1Turn the Mode dial to Scene  .
2Press   to display Scene mode descriptions.
3Press the OK button to choose a Scene mode.
ManualEnjoying the 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 
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Close-upSubjects closer than 28 in. (70 cm).
Night 
Portrait Capturing subject and background at night. Place the camera on a flat, 
steady surface or use a tripod. Due to slow shutter speeds, advise 
people to stay still for a few seconds after flash fires.
Night 
Landscape Distant scenery at night. Place the camera on a flat, steady surface or 
use a tripod.
SnowBright snow scenes.
BeachBright beach scenes.
TextDocuments.
FireworksFireworks. Place...