Kodak Z981 Users Guide

Troubleshooting
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Direct printing (PICTBRIDGE enabled printer) problems
Status Solution
Cannot find the 
desired picture■Use the Direct printing menu to change the image storage location.
The Direct printing 
menu interface turns 
off■Press any camera button to redisplay the menu.
Cannot print pictures■Make sure there is a connection between the camera and the 
printer (see page 47).
■Make sure the printer and the camera have power.
Camera or printer 
displays an error...

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Getting help on the Web
Camera
Software
Other
Get support for your product (FAQs, troubleshooting 
information, arrange for repairs, etc.)www.kodak.com/go/z981support
See step-by-step solutions and repair informationwww.kodak.com/go/itg
Purchase camera accessorieswww.kodak.com/go/z981accessories
Download the latest camera firmware and softwarewww.kodak.com/go/z981downloads 
See online demonstrations of your camerawww.kodak.com/go/howto
Register your...

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Camera specifications
CCD—1/2.33-type
Effective pixels—14 MP (4368 x 3256) 
LCD—7.6 cm (3.0 in.) LCD; 230K pixels; 4:3 aspect ratio
Image storage—Optional SD/SDHC Card   (The SD logo is a trademark of the 
SD Card Association.) Maximum supported card size: 32 GB
Internal storage capacity—64 MB internal memory (42.4 MB available for image 
storage. 1 MB equals one million bytes.)
Lens—26–676 mm (35 mm equivalent) f/2.8–5 lens (26X optical zoom)
Digital zoom—5X...

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ISO speed—Full resolution: ISO 64–1600
3 MP and lower: ISO 64–6400
Exposure metering—TTL-AE; Face Priority, Selectable-Zone, Multi-Zone, 
Center-Zone
Exposure compensation—+/-2.0 EV with 1/3 EV step
White Balance—Auto, Daylight, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Open Shade
Electronic Flash—Auto flash; Auto, Fill, Red Eye, Off; Guide No. 9 (m); working 
range @ ISO 100 in Smart Capture mode with Red-eye Reduction off: 6.2 m (20.3 ft) 
@ wide; 3.5 m (11.5 ft) @ telephoto...

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Video capture—HDV (1280 x 720 @ 30 fps): maximum 29 minutes
VGA (640 x 480 @ 30 fps): maximum 4 GB
Communication with computer—USB 2.0 high speed (PIMA 15740 protocol); 
via KODAK Camera USB Cable, U-8
Video output—NTSC or PAL
Microphone—Ye s
Speaker—Ye s
PICTBRIDGE support—Ye s
Power—4 KODAK Ni-MH Pre-Charged Rechargeable Batteries AA; KODAK 5-Volt 
AC Adapter
Tripod mount—1/4 inch
Size—123.7 x 84.9 mm x 105 mm (4.9 x 3.3 x 4.1 in.) @ power off
Weight—530 g (18.7...

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Upgrading your software and firmware
Download the latest versions of KODAK Software and the camera firmware (the 
software that runs on the camera). Check occasionally at 
www.kodak.com/go/z981downloads.
Storage capacities
The LCD displays the approximate number of pictures (or minutes/seconds of video) 
remaining. For average SD Card capacities, go to www.kodak.com/go/SDcapacities. 
Actual storage capacity varies depending on subject composition, card size, and other...

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Important safety instructions
CAUTION:
Do not disassemble this product; there are no user-serviceable parts 
inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. KODAK AC Adapters 
and Battery Chargers are intended for indoor use only. The use of 
controls, adjustments, or procedures other than those specified herein 
may result in exposure to shock and/or electrical or mechanical hazards. If 
the LCD breaks, do not touch the glass or liquid. Contact Kodak...

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■Go to www.kodak.com/go/reach for information about the presence of substances 
included on the candidate list according to article 59(1) of Regulation (EC) No. 
1907/2006 (REACH). 
■Dispose of batteries according to local and national regulations. Visit 
www.kodak.com/go/kes.
■Do not charge non-rechargeable batteries.
For more information on batteries, visit www.kodak.com/go/batterychart.
Limited warranty
Kodak warrants its digital cameras and accessories (excluding...

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Limitations
This warranty does not cover circumstances beyond Kodak's control. This warranty 
does not apply when failure is due to shipping damage, accident, alteration, 
modification, unauthorized service, misuse, abuse, use with incompatible accessories 
or attachments (such as third party ink or ink tanks), failure to follow Kodak's 
operation, maintenance or repacking instructions, failure to use items supplied by 
Kodak (such as adapters and cables), or...

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be by negligence or other act.
Regulatory compliance
FCC compliance and advisory
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B 
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to 
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential 
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy 
and, if not installed or used in accordance with the...