User manual KODAK Z1285

[. . . ] Installing the software Before connecting any cables, install the software that was included with your camera. After installing the software, return to this user guide. Loading the batteries Ni-MH (rechargeable) CRV3 lithium (non-rechargeable) 2 AA (rechargeable or non-rechargeable) www. kodak. com/go/z1275support or z1285support 1 ENGLISH ENGLISH 2 Turning on the camera Setting the language, date/time Language: to change. OK to accept. www. kodak. com/go/easysharecenter Taking a picture/video Pictures 1 2 1 Videos 2 Ready Framing light marks 3 Press the Shutter button halfway to focus and set exposure. When the Ready light turns green, press the Shutter button completely down. 3 Press the Shutter button completely down and release. [. . . ] 2 Press to highlight a menu tab: Capture for the most common picture-taking settings. Capture Plus for other picture-taking settings. to highlight a setting, then press the OK button. 3 Press 4 Choose an option, then press the OK button. NOTE: Press the LCD/Info button for information about camera settings and options. Some capture modes (page 9) offer limited settings. 18 www. kodak. com/go/easysharecenter Doing more with your camera P and M modes Use Program and Manual modes when you want more control over your camera and pictures. to change modes Mode For Press to control Ease of auto shooting with full access to most menu options. The camera automatically sets the Program shutter speed and aperture (f-stop) based on the scene lighting. (To prevent blur, use a tripod for slow shutter speeds. ) Manual Exposure compensation (how much light enters the camera), Focus mode, and ISO speed Aperture, shutter speed, focus mode, and ISO speed NOTE: Settings you change in P or M mode apply only to pictures taken in that mode. For example, if you change the Color Mode to Sepia while in P or M mode, you retain the default setting of Color for Smart scene and Scene modes. The settings, including Flash, are maintained for P and M modes--even when you change modes or turn off the camera. www. kodak. com/go/z1275support or z1285support 19 Doing more with your camera Changing P or M mode settings P/M modes control ISO, Focus, exposure compensation, shutter speed, and aperture (f-number, also known as f-stop). Use the Menu button to control all other settings. P/M Options White--selectable Grey--non-selectable Yellow--changeable value Red--out of range Focus mode ISO speed Exposure compensation Shutter speed Aperture Mode 1 Turn the Mode dial to P/M. 2 Use to move between settings and to change the value. NOTE: Some settings may be unavailable (see P/M color options above). The arrows disappear when you cannot make further value changes. 3 Take a picture. 20 www. kodak. com/go/easysharecenter Doing more with your camera P/M mode--see page 19. ISO speed--adjust the sensitivity to light. Higher ISO indicates greater sensitivity. NOTE: A higher ISO may produce unwanted "noise" in a picture. Exposure Compensation--adjust the exposure. If the picture is too light, decrease the setting; if it's too dark, increase the setting. Shutter speed--control how long the shutter stays open. 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 portraits and low-light conditions. If the LCD breaks, do not touch the glass or liquid. [. . . ] If it is necessary to replace the entire Product, it may be replaced with a remanufactured Product. Remanufactured Products, parts and materials are warranted for the remaining warranty term of the original Product, or 90 days after the date of repair or replacement, whichever is longer. 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 claims made after the duration of this warranty. [. . . ]