Kodak Z915 Users Guide

							KODAK EASYSHARE Z915
Digital Camera
Extended user guide
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All screen images are simulated.
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Back view
1 Speaker 8 Self-timer/Burst button
2 Mode dial 9 3V DC-In/USB/AV out
3 On/Off button 10 Strap post
4 Zoom Wide Angle/Telephoto lever 11 Share button
5 Shutter button 12 , OK
6 Flash button 13 Delete/Menu/Info/Review buttons
7 Focus (Macro/Infinity) button For batteries, see page 1.
For SD/SDHC cards, see page 3.
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Front view
1Flash
2 Self-timer/Video/AF Assist light
3Lens/Cover
4 Microphone
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Table of contents1
1  Setting up your camera  ......................................................................... 1
Attaching the strap ....................................................................................... 1
Loading the batteries .................................................................................... 1
Turning on the camera .................................................................................. 2
Setting the language, date/time..................................................................... 2
Storing pictures on an (accessory) SD or SDHC Card ....................................... 3
2  Taking pictures/videos ........................................................................... 4
Taking a picture ............................................................................................ 4
Taking a video .............................................................................................. 5
Capture modes ............................................................................................. 6
Using optical zoom ....................................................................................... 8
Using the flash .............................................................................................. 9
Using the Focus button ............................................................................... 10
Using the self-timer ..................................................................................... 11
Using burst ................................................................................................. 11
Taking panoramic pictures........................................................................... 12
Getting help from your camera .................................................................... 13
P, A, S, and M modes.................................................................................. 14
Using exposure compensation to adjust brightness ...................................... 16
Using the histogram to view picture brightness ............................................ 17
Understanding the picture-taking icons........................................................ 17
3  Working with pictures/videos  .............................................................. 18
Reviewing pictures/videos ........................................................................... 18
Deleting pictures/videos .............................................................................. 19
Using shortcuts ........................................................................................... 21
Using the menu button in Review ................................................................ 21
Adding sound tags ...................................................................................... 22
Cropping pictures........................................................................................ 23
Using KODAK PERFECT TOUCH Technology ................................................. 24
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Editing videos ............................................................................................. 25
Play a multimedia slide show....................................................................... 28
Displaying pictures/videos on a television..................................................... 29
Viewing pictures/videos in different ways..................................................... 30
Selecting multiple pictures/videos ................................................................ 30
Copying pictures/videos............................................................................... 31
Understanding the review icons ................................................................... 31
4  Using the menu button  ....................................................................... 32
Using the Setup menu ................................................................................. 35
5  Transferring, printing, and sharing pictures ......................................... 38
Installing the software................................................................................. 38
Transferring pictures with the USB cable ...................................................... 39
Printing pictures .......................................................................................... 40
Marking your pictures ................................................................................. 42
6  Troubleshooting  .................................................................................. 46
7  Getting help  ........................................................................................ 51
Helpful links ................................................................................................ 51
8  Appendix  ............................................................................................. 53
Camera specifications ................................................................................. 53
Storage capacities ....................................................................................... 55
Important safety instructions ....................................................................... 56
Upgrading your software and firmware........................................................ 57
Battery life .................................................................................................. 57
Care and maintenance ................................................................................ 58
Limited warranty ......................................................................................... 58
Regulatory compliance ................................................................................ 60
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1Setting up your camera
Attaching the strap
Loading the batteries
Other battery types see page 57
Purchase accessories, such as batteries, 
battery chargers, SDHC cards, etc.www.kodak.com/go/z915accessories
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							2www.kodak.com/go/support Setting up your camera
Turning on the camera
Setting the language, date/time
NOTE:  To change language or date/time in the future, use the Setup  menu (see page 37).
to change current field.
for previous/next field.
OKto accept. At the prompt, press OK.
to change.
OKto accept. Language:
Date/Time:
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Storing pictures on an (accessory) SD or SDHC Card
Your camera has internal memory. You can purchase an SD or SDHC Card to store 
more pictures and videos. (Maximum supported card size is 32 GB.)
CAUTION:
A card can only be inserted one way; forcing it may cause damage. 
Inserting or removing a card when the camera is on may damage the 
pictures, the card, or the camera. 
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1Turn off the camera.
2Insert or remove the 
optional card.
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Turn on the camera.
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2Taking pictures/videos
Taking a picture
NOTE:  For more information on Smart Capture and other modes, see page 6. Framing marks do not appear 
in some SCN (scene) and Video modes. 
Using the framing marks
Framing marks indicate the camera focus area. 
1Press the Shutter button halfway.
If the camera is not focusing on the desired subject, 
release the Shutter button and recompose the scene.
2Press the Shutter button completely down to 
take the picture.
NOTE:  Framing marks do not appear in all modes. Multiple framing 
marks may appear when faces are detected. 
Press the Shutter 
button halfway to 
lock on the subject. 
When the framing 
marks turn green, 
press the Shutter 
button completely 
down.
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2Turn the Mode dial 
to Smart Capture
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Framing marks 
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