Kodak Z915 Users Guide

							Taking pictures/videos
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Changing P, A, S, or M mode settings
PASM modes control the aperture (f-number, also known as f-stop), shutter speed, 
exposure compensation, flash compensation, and ISO. Use the Menu  button to 
control all other settings.
1Turn the Mode dial to P, A, S, or M.
2Press  to access a setting. Press   to change the setting.
ISO—adjust the camera’s sensitivity to light. Higher ISO indicates greater sensitivity. 
NOTE:  A higher ISO may produce unwanted “noise” in a picture.
Flash Compensation—adjust flash brightness.
Exposure Compensation—adjust the exposure. If the scene is too light, decrease 
the setting; if it’s too dark, increase the setting.
Shutter speed—control how long the shutter stays open. (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 low-light.
■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 ISO
Flash compensation
NOTE: A yellow setting indicates 
possible unsatisfactory results. 
(However, you can still take the picture.)
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Using exposure compensation to adjust brightness
In P, A, S, and Panorama modes, you can adjust exposure compensation before you 
take a picture to make your pictures darker or lighter. Only the first picture in 
Panorama mode can be adjusted—that adjustment is applied to the remaining 
pictures.
■Press  to access the exposure compensation setting.
■Press  to decrease or  to increase exposure compensation.
An exposure compensation level is shown on the LCD and the image gets darker or lighter.
Take the picture when you are satisfied with the exposure compensation level.
Using exposure compensation with exposure bracketing
In P and A modes, you can use exposure compensation in conjunction with exposure 
bracketing to get the best exposure. 
If the exposure 
compensation is set to:And if the exposure bracketing 
interval is set to 0.3 steps:Then the exposures
taken are:
0.0
+1.0
–1.0Set the Exposure Bracketing Interval 
in the Capture+ menu (see page 35).–0.3, 0.0, +0.3
+0.7, +1.0, +1.3
–1.3, –1.0, –0.7
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Using the histogram to view picture brightness
Use the histogram to evaluate the distribution of light before or after you take a 
picture. Optimal exposure is achieved when the peak is in the middle of the 
histogram. The flash may affect a picture’s light and shadow.
To turn on the histogram in Capture mode or in Review, press the Info   button until 
the histogram appears. 
Understanding the picture-taking icons
Dark picture Balanced picture Bright picture
Battery level Capture mode
Pictures/time remaining
Date stamp Zoom slider
Ta g  n a m e Self timer
Flash mode
Focus mode
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Reviewing pictures/videos
Press the Review  button to view and work with your pictures/videos. Press 
Review again to exit.
1Press the Review   button.
2Press for previous/next picture/video.
■Press the Review button to return to Capture 
mode.
■To view pictures/videos as thumbnails, see 
page 30.
Magnifying a picture during review
1Press + to magnify 1X–8X.
2Press    to view other parts of a picture.
■Press OK to return to 1X.
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Playing a video 
1Press the Review  button.
2Press  to locate previous/next video.
3Press OK to play a video.
■Press  during playback to adjust the 
volume. 
■ Press OK to pause/resume.(Press  during 
pause to go to previous/next frame. 
■Press   during playback to play at 2X speed; 
press again for 4X. Press  during 4X to jump 
to a bookmark. (See page 26.)
■Press   during playback to reverse at 2X 
speed; press again for 4X.
Deleting pictures/videos
1Press the Review  button.
2Press  to find a picture/video.
3Press the Delete   button.
4Follow the screen prompts.
Using the undo delete feature
If you accidentally delete a picture/video, you may be able to use Undo Delete to 
retrieve it. This feature is only available immediately after you delete a single 
picture/video while in Review (not during a Quickview).
4X
Forward
Reverse2X 2XPlayback speed
4X
1X
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Protecting pictures/videos from deletion
1Press the Review  button, then  to find a picture.
2Press the Menu  button.
3Press  to highlight Protect, then press OK.
The Protect icon   appears with the protected picture/video.
■Press the Menu button to exit the menu.
CAUTION:
Formatting internal memory or an SD or SDHC Card deletes all (including 
protected) pictures/videos. (Formatting internal memory also deletes 
email addresses, tag names, and favorites.)
IMPORTANT: 
Your camera offers a built-in Help system. See page 13.
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Using shortcuts
For quick access to the most popular functions: 
1Press the Info   button. 
The shortcuts appear.
2Press   to access functions like Select Picture, Add Text Tag, and View Multi-up.
3Press   to choose a setting.
To hide the shortcuts again, press  .
Using the menu button in Review
1Press the Review  button, then the Menu  button.
2Press   to choose a tab:
■Review to view pictures/videos
■Edit to edit pictures/videos
■Setup for other camera settings
NOTE:  You may need to scroll up to highlight the current tab before you can choose another tab.
3Press   to highlight a setting, then press OK.
4Choose an option, then press OK.
IMPORTANT: 
Your camera offers a built-in Help system. See page 13.
Shortcuts
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Adding sound tags
You can record a voice or sound (up to 1 minute long) to add to a picture.
NOTE:  Only one sound tag can be added to each picture (not to videos).
Recording a sound tag
1Press the Review  button, then  to find a picture.
2Press the Menu  button, then to highlight the Edit  tab.
3Press  to highlight Sound Tag, then press OK.
4Follow the screen prompts.
The sound tag is applied to your picture. 
■Press the Menu button to exit the menu.
IMPORTANT: 
Your camera offers a built-in Help system. See page 13.
Playing a sound tag
1Press the Review  button, then  to find a 
picture with a “Play Sound Tag” prompt.
2Press   to play the sound tag. 
3Press  to adjust the volume.
■Press OK to stop playback. 
Review
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Cropping pictures
You can crop a picture so that only the desired portion of the picture remains. (You 
cannot crop these pictures: panoramic, 16:9, video action prints, pictures from a 
video, or pictures that are already cropped.)
1Press the Review  button, then  to find a 
picture. 
2Press the Menu  button, then   to 
highlight the Edit  tab.
3Press   to highlight Crop, then press OK.
4Press the Zoom lever (T/W) to zoom in/out. Press  to move the crop 
box. Then press OK.
5Follow the screen prompts.
The picture is cropped, the original saved. (Cropped pictures cannot be cropped again.)
■Press the Menu button to exit the menu.
IMPORTANT: 
Your camera offers a built-in Help system. See page 13.
PictureCropped picture
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Using KODAK PERFECT TOUCH Technology
KODAK PERFECT TOUCH Technology helps ensure better, brighter pictures. PERFECT 
TOUCH Technology is automatically applied to pictures taken in Smart Capture mode. 
(You cannot enhance videos, panoramic pictures, or pictures that are already 
enhanced.)
1Press the Review  button, then   to find a picture.
2Press the Menu  button, then  to highlight the Edit  tab.
3Press   to highlight Perfect Touch tech, then press OK.
A preview is shown in a split screen. Press   to view other parts of the picture.
4Press OK. Follow the screen prompts to replace the original picture or to save the 
enhanced picture as a new one.
■Press the Menu button to exit the menu.
IMPORTANT: 
Your camera offers a built-in Help system. See page 13.
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