Kodak Z760 Users Guide

							Kodak EasyShare
Z760 zoom digital camera
User’s guide
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For interactive tutorials, www.kodak.com/go/howto
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							Eastman Kodak Company
343 State Street
Rochester, New York 14650
© Eastman Kodak Company, 2005
All screen images are simulated.
Kodak and EasyShare are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company. 
P/N 4J3389 
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1 Flash  8 Viewfinder
2 Zoom (Wide angle/Telephoto);
Magnify (when Reviewing pictures) 9 A/V Out, for television viewing; 
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3 Shutter button  10 DC-In (5V)
4 Flash/Status button  11 Lens
5 Close-up/Landscape button  12 Microphone
6 Exposure Bracketing/Burst button  13 Light sensor
7 Speaker  14 Self Timer/Video light
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Back View
1 Camera screen (LCD) 10 Wrist strap post
2 Display/Info button 11 Mode dial lock
3 Ready light 12 Joystick - move 
OK - press
4 Viewfinder 13 Mode dial
5 Delete button 14 Battery lock
6 Menu button 15 Battery compartment
7 Review button 16 SD/MMC card slot
8 Jog  dial 17 Tripod socket/locator for EasyShare camera dock 
or printer dock series 3
9 Share button 18 Dock connector
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Table of contents1
1  Getting started  ......................................................................................1
Installing the software first ............................................................................ 1
Charging the battery ..................................................................................... 1
Inserting the battery ...................................................................................... 2
Turning the camera on and off ...................................................................... 2
Setting the date and time .............................................................................. 3
Attaching the lens cap................................................................................... 4
Storing pictures on an SD or MMC card ......................................................... 4
2  Taking pictures and videos  .................................................................... 5
Taking a picture ............................................................................................ 5
Taking a video .............................................................................................. 7
Checking camera and picture status .............................................................. 8
Reviewing the picture or video just taken....................................................... 9
Using optical zoom ..................................................................................... 10
Using digital zoom ...................................................................................... 10
Camera modes ............................................................................................ 11
Using the flash ............................................................................................ 16
Shooting close-up and landscape pictures .................................................... 17
3  Reviewing pictures and videos  ............................................................ 18
Viewing single pictures and videos .............................................................. 18
Viewing multiple pictures and videos ........................................................... 19
Playing a video............................................................................................ 19
Deleting pictures and videos ........................................................................ 20
Magnifying pictures ..................................................................................... 20
Changing optional review settings ............................................................... 21
Protecting pictures and videos from deletion ................................................ 21
Tagging pictures/videos for albums .............................................................. 22
Running a slide show .................................................................................. 23
Displaying pictures and videos on a television .............................................. 24
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Copying pictures and videos ........................................................................ 24
Viewing picture/video information ............................................................... 25
4  Installing the software  ........................................................................ 26
Install the software ..................................................................................... 26
5  Doing more with your camera  ............................................................. 27
Changing picture-taking settings ................................................................. 27
Using setup to customize your camera ......................................................... 32
Using burst ................................................................................................. 34
Using exposure bracketing .......................................................................... 35
Pre-tagging for album names ...................................................................... 36
Sharing pictures and videos ......................................................................... 37
6  Transferring and printing pictures  ....................................................... 43
Transferring pictures/videos with the USB cable ........................................... 43
Printing pictures .......................................................................................... 44
Dock compatibility for your camera .............................................................. 47
7  Troubleshooting ..................................................................................48
Camera problems ........................................................................................ 48
Computer/connectivity problems .................................................................. 49
Picture quality problems .............................................................................. 50
Camera ready light status ............................................................................ 51
Helpful links ................................................................................................ 52
Telephone customer support ....................................................................... 53
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8  Appendix  .............................................................................................54
Camera specifications ................................................................................. 54
Tips, safety, maintenance ............................................................................ 57
Important battery information ..................................................................... 57
Storage capacities ....................................................................................... 59
Power-saving features ................................................................................. 60
Flash settings in each mode......................................................................... 61
Upgrading your software and firmware ........................................................ 62
Warranty..................................................................................................... 63
Regulatory compliance ................................................................................ 65
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1Getting started
Installing the software first
IMPORTANT: Install the software from the Kodak EasyShare software CD before 
connecting the camera (or dock) to the computer. Otherwise, the software 
may install incorrectly. See the Start Here! guide or Installing the software, 
page 26.
Charging the battery
The rechargeable Li-Ion battery requires charging before first use.
1Insert the battery into the charger.
2Insert the plug that matches your electrical outlet. 
3Plug the charger into the outlet. 
The indicator light turns red. When the indicator light turns green, remove the battery 
and unplug the charger. Charging takes approximately 3 hours.
You can also charge the battery using an optional Kodak EasyShare printer dock or 
camera dock. Purchase these and other accessories at a dealer of Kodak products or 
visit (www.kodak.com/go/z760accessories). 
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Inserting the battery
CAUTION:
Use only a Kodak EasyShare rechargeable Li-Ion battery.
1Turn the Mode dial to Off.
2On the bottom of the camera, slide the battery door 
and lift to open.
3Insert the battery as shown. Tilt the battery so the 
battery lock is pushed to the side. Push the battery 
into the battery compartment.
The battery lock holds the battery in place.
4Close the battery door.
Turning the camera on and off
■While pressing the Mode dial lock, turn the Mode 
dial from Off to Auto  .
The Power ring glows green. The camera screen turns 
on. The Ready light blinks green while the camera 
performs a self-check, then turns off when the camera 
is ready.
■To turn off the camera, turn the Mode dial to Off.
Battery
lock
Mode dial 
lock
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Setting the date and time
Setting the date & time, first time
Th e Date and Time have been reset message appears the first time you turn on the 
camera or if the battery is removed for an extended time.
1SET DATE & TIME is highlighted. Press the OK button. 
2Go to step 4 in Setting the date & time, anytime.
Setting the date & time, anytime
1Turn on the camera. Press the Menu button.
2Press   to highlight Setup Menu  , then press the OK button.
3Press   to highlight Date & Time  , then press the OK button.
4Press  to adjust the date and time. Press   to advance to the next 
setting.
5When finished, press the OK button.
6Press the Menu button to exit the menu.
NOTE:  Depending on your computer operating system, Kodak EasyShare software may update the camera 
clock when you connect the camera. See the EasyShare software Help for details.
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