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; doing so 
may damage your pictures, card, or camera. 
1Turn off the camera, then open the card door.
2Orient the card as shown on the camera body.
3Push the card all the way into the slot.
4Close the door.
To remove the card, turn off the camera. Push the 
card in, then release it. When the card is partially 
ejected, pull it out. See page 59 for storage 
capacities.
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2Taking pictures and videos
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 green, continue pressing 
the Shutter button completely down to take the 
picture.
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.
NOTE:  The camera screen turns on automatically in all modes except Auto. To make the camera screen turn 
on automatically in Auto, see Liveview (Auto), page 31.
Display/
button Info
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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 picture.
3If 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.
While the shutter button is pressed halfway:
Center focus
Center wide focus
Side focus
Center and side focus
Left and right focus
Framing marks
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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 zoom before (but not during) video recording.
If you wantThen
To turn the camera screen on or offPress the Display/Info button:
■Once to turn off the icons.
■Again to turn off the camera screen.
■Again to turn on the camera screen and icons.
The camera screen always on (or 
always off) in Auto modeSee Liveview (Auto), page 31.
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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 compensation
AF mode
Focus zone
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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. (See page 37.) 
■Delete: Press the Delete button while the 
picture/video and   are displayed.
NOTE:  Only the final picture of a burst series (see page 34) is 
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.)
OK DeleteShare
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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 range, or beyond 
in the digital zoom range.
3Press the Shutter button halfway and hold to set 
the exposure and focus, then press the rest of the 
way down to take the picture. (When taking 
videos, press and release the Shutter button.)
Using digital zoom
Use digital zoom in any still mode to get an additional 4X magnification beyond 
optical zoom. Combined zoom settings are from 3.6X to 12X. You must turn on the 
camera screen before activating digital zoom.
1Press the Display/Info button to turn on the camera screen.
2Pull the Zoom button to the optical zoom limit (3X). Release the button, then pull 
it again.
The camera screen displays the zoomed image and the zoom indicator.
3Press 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. 
Zoom indicator
Digital zoom
Optical zoomrange
range
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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 special 
conditions. (See Scene modes, page 12.)
ProgramControlling exposure compensation (how much light enters the camera) 
and flash compensation. 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. Use 
the jog dial to select settings. (See P, A, S, M, and C mode, page 14.) 
Press the Menu button to change other settings.
Aperture 
PriorityControlling aperture, exposure compensation, flash 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. 
Use the jog dial to select settings. (See P, A, S, M, and C mode, page 14.) 
Press the Menu button to change other settings.
Shutter 
PriorityControlling the shutter speed, ISO speed, and exposure compensation. 
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. 
Use the jog dial to select settings. (See P, A, S, M, and C mode, page 14.) 
Press the Menu button to change other settings.
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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 
shake, use a tripod for slow shutter speeds. Use the jog dial to select 
settings. (See P, A, S, M, and C mode, page 14.) Press the Menu button 
to change other settings. 
CustomThe “user-created” mode. For applying P, A, S, & M plus any Custom 
settings (exposure compensation, flash compensation, ISO speed) which 
are saved independent of other camera settings. Use the jog dial to 
select settings. (See P, A, S, M, and C mode, page 14.) Press the Menu 
button to choose a capture mode and to change other settings.
FavoritesCreating and viewing favorites. (See page 37-40.)
VideoCapturing video with sound. (See page 7.)
Use this SCN mode Fo r
PortraitFull-frame pictures of people and other subjects.
SportSubjects that are in motion. Shutter speed is fast.
LandscapeDistant scenery. Flash does not fire unless you turn it on. Auto-focus 
framing marks (page 6) are not available in Landscape.
Use this modeFor
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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 the camera on a flat, steady surface or use a tripod.
FlowerClose-ups of flowers in bright light.
MannerQuiet occasions, like a wedding or lecture. Flash and sound are 
disabled.
Self 
PortraitClose-ups of yourself.
PartyPeople indoors.
ChildrenAction pictures of children in bright light.
BacklightSubjects that are in shadow or “backlit” (when light is behind the 
subject).
Use this SCN mode Fo r
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