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  • Kodak EasyShare Z612zoom digital camera

    Users guide www.kodak.com

    For interactive tutorials, www

    For help with your camera, w.kodak.com/go/howto

    ww.kodak.com/go/z612support

  • Eastman Kodak CompanyRochester, New York 14650 Eastman Kodak Company,

    All screen images are simulat

    Kodak, EasyShare, and PerfecSchneider-Kreuznach and XenGmbH used under license by

    P/N 4J4801_en 2006

    ed.

    t Touch are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company. ar are trademarks of Jos. Schneider Optische Werke

    Eastman Kodak Company.

  • Product features

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    Front View

    1 Lens

    2 Grip

    3 Shutter button

    4 Flash button ( )

    5 Focus button (

    6 Drive button (

    7 Mode dial

    8 Mode-dial-indicator

    5

    4

    3

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    6

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    13

    2

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    8 10ort i

    9 On/Off switch

    10 Self-Timer/AF Assist light

    11 Flash hood

    12 Flash

    ) 13 Strap post

    ) 14 Speaker

    15 Microphone

    light

    1

  • ii

    Product features

    Back View

    1 LCD Screen

    2 EVF/LCD toggle butto

    3 EVF (Electronic Viewf

    4 Zoom lever/Review m

    5 Jog dial

    6 Info button

    7 Review button

    8 USB, A/V Out

    9 DC-In (3V)

    4 56

    2

    1

    18

    3

    8

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    10 OK button (press)

    n 11 4-way button

    inder) 12 Share button

    agnifier 13 Menu button

    14 Delete button

    15 Slot for optional SD or MMC card

    16 Battery compartment

    17 Tripod socket

    18 Dock connector

    11

    131516 14

    12

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    Table of contents 11 Setting up your camera .........................................................................1

    Attaching the lens cap and camera strap .......................................................1Charging the battery ..................................................................................... 2Loading the battery ....................................................................................... 2Turning on the camera .................................................................................. 3Setting the language and date/time, first time ...............................................3Setting the language and date/time, other times............................................4Storing pictures on an SD or MMC card .........................................................4

    2 Taking pictures and videos ....................................................................5Taking a picture ............Reviewing pictures and vUsing optical zoom .......Using the flip-up flash ...Protecting pictures and vDeleting pictures and vid

    3 Transferring and printinInstalling the software...Transferring pictures......Printing pictures ............Dock compatibility for yo

    4 Doing more with your cPicture-taking modes ....Changing the flash settinUsing the focus button ..Using self-timer, burst, aUsing the histogram to vUsing exposure compenPASM modes ................Changing picture-takingort iii

    ................................................................................ 5ideos.......................................................................9.............................................................................. 12..............................................................................13ideos from deletion................................................14eos........................................................................ 14

    g pictures .......................................................15..............................................................................15..............................................................................16.............................................................................. 17ur camera.............................................................. 20

    amera .............................................................21..............................................................................21gs .........................................................................25

    .............................................................................. 26nd exposure bracketing..........................................27iew picture brightness ............................................ 29

    sation with exposure bracketing ..............................29..............................................................................30 settings ................................................................. 32

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    Table of contents

    Customizing your camera ............................................................................36Viewing picture/video information ...............................................................39Copying pictures and videos ........................................................................ 40Making a video action print or picture ......................................................... 41Using Kodak Perfect Touch technology ........................................................43Cropping pictures........................................................................................ 43Running a slide show ..................................................................................44Pre-tagging for album names ...................................................................... 45Sharing your pictures................................................................................... 48

    5 Troubleshooting ..................................................................................54Camera problems........................................................................................ 54Computer/connectivity pPicture quality problemsMode-dial-light indicatoDirect printing (PictBridg

    6 Getting help ...............Helpful links..................Telephone customer sup

    7 Appendix ....................Camera specifications ...Storage capacities .........Power-saving features ...Important safety instructBattery information .......Upgrading your softwareAdditional care and maiWarranty.......................Regulatory compliance ..www.kodak.com/go/support

    roblems..................................................................56.............................................................................. 56r status................................................................... 57e) problems............................................................ 58

    .........................................................................59.............................................................................. 59port .......................................................................60

    .........................................................................61..............................................................................61..............................................................................65..............................................................................67ions .......................................................................68.............................................................................. 70 and firmware........................................................71

    ntenance ................................................................ 71.............................................................................. 72.............................................................................. 74

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    1 Setting up your cameraAttaching the lens cap and camera straport 1

  • 2Setting up your camera

    Charging the batteryCharge the Li-Ion rechargeable battery before first use.

    You can also charge the battery using a Kodak EasyShare printer dock or camera dock. Purchase these and othwww.kodak.com/go/z612acc

    Loading the batte

    For more battery information

    RedchargingGreencomplete

    Approximately 3 hoursfor full charge

    bawww.kodak.com/go/support

    er accessories at a dealer of Kodak products or visit essories.

    ry

    , see page 70.

    CRV3 lithium(non-rechargeable)

    Li-Ion (rechargeable)

    ttery-release tab

  • Setting up your camera

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    Turning on the camera

    Setting the languort 3

    age and date/time, first time

    Move

    1

    Language:

    Date & Time:

    a Language, then press OK.

    2

    Press OK to accept.

    for previous/next field.to change.

    Press OK.

    to choose

    3

  • 4Setting up your camera

    Setting the language and date/time, other times

    Storing pictures oYour camera has internal memconveniently store more pictu

    NOTE: When using the card for the page 36). We recommend Ko

    CAUTION:A card can only bdamage.

    See page 65 for storage capaproducts or www.kodak.com

    2

    1

    3

    Press Menu.

    to highlight Setup Menuthen press OK.

    to highlight Languageor Date/Time, then press OK.

    If setting the date/time:to change.for previous/next field.to accept.OK

    ,

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    n an SD or MMC cardory. You can purchase an SD or MMC card to

    res and videos.

    first time, format it in this camera before taking pictures (see table on dak SD or MMC cards.

    e inserted one way; forcing it may cause

    cities. Purchase SD or MMC cards at a dealer of Kodak /go/z612accessories.

    SD or MMC card (optional)

    Insert card.

    1 Turn off the camera.

    2

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    2 Taking pictures and videosTaking a picture

    Taking a video

    2

    31 Press the Shutter

    button halfway to set the AF/AE (Auto Focus

    or

    EVF

    LCD

    1

    2

    or

    EVF

    LCDort 5

    /Auto Exposure).When the AF/AE indicator turns green, press the Shutter button completely down.AF/AE indicator:

    GreensuccessfulRedfailedfailed focusfailed exposure

    To stop recording, press and release theShutter button again.

    Press the Shutter button completelydown and release.

    3

  • 6Taking pictures and videos

    Capture modes in liveview

    Capture modesshut

    Picture size

    Pictures/time remainingStorage location

    Compression

    White balance

    ISO

    Camera mode

    Shutter speAperture

    Zoom indicatorAlbum name

    Date stampFocus mode

    Flash mode

    Low battery

    Exposure metering

    Drivemode

    Image stabilizer

    Focus zone

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    ter pressed halfway

    Exposure compensationedFlash compensation

    Exposure compensation

    Low battery

    Flash compensation

    ISO

    peed warning

    AF/AE indicator:GreensuccessfulRedfailedfailed focusfailed exposure

  • Taking pictures and videos

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    Reviewing a quickview of the picture orvideo just takenAfter you take a picture or video, the EVF/LCD screen displays a quickview for approximately 5 seconds. To view pictures and videos anytime, see page 9.

    NOTE: You can change the Quickvie

    Viewing multi-up (thu

    If you pressno buttons, thepicture/video issaved.

    Tag a picture/video for

    Delete

    to rewind or fast forward.to adjust the volume.

    Press OK to play/pause video.

    2

    to view

    Press OK to display

    Press Review.(Press again to exit.1Press .

    next picture or video3

    4

    NOTE: You can also pressMulti-up, then press OK. ort 7

    w default from On to Off in the Setup menu (page 36).

    mbnails)

    email or as a favorite, or tag a picture for print.

    previous/

    a single view.

    )

    .

    Menu, highlight

  • 8Taking pictures and videos

    Using the Auto-Focus (AF) framing marks (pictures)When using the EVF/LCD screen as a viewfinder, framing marks indicate where the camera is focusing. For the best pictures, the camera attempts to focus on foreground subjects, even if the subjects are not centered in the scene.

    1 Press the Shutter button halfway. When the framing marks turn green, focus is accomplished.

    2 If the camera is not focusidisappear), release the Sh

    3 Press the Shutter button cNOTE: Framing marks do not appea

    Zone (see table on page 32) location.

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    ng on the desired subject (or if the framing marks utter button and recompose the scene.

    ompletely down to take the picture.r in Landscape, Night Landscape, or Video mode. When you use AF and set Center Zone, the framing marks are fixed at a center wide

  • Taking pictures and videos

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    Reviewing pictures and videosPress Review to view and work with your pictures and videos.

    Pictures

    NOTE: Pictures taken at the 5.3 MP at the top and bottom of the

    Videos

    To save battery power, use thKodak 3-volt AC adapter. (Se

    1

    2 View previous/next.

    Press Review. (Press again to exit.)ort 9

    (3:2) quality setting are displayed at a 3:2 aspect ratio with a black bar screen.

    e optional Kodak EasyShare camera or printer dock, or e www.kodak.com/go/z612accessories.)

    1 Press OK to play/pause.

    2 During playback:

    During pause:

    Playback forward at 2X speed; press again for 4X.

    Rewind/forward by frame.End video play.

    Adjust volume.

    Playback reverse at 2X speed; press again for 4X.

  • 10

    Taking pictures and videos

    Identifying the review icons

    Picture

    Video

    Print tag/number of printsProtectPicture numberImage storage location

    Scroll arrows

    Review mode

    Favorite tagEmail tag

    Album name

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    Video numberProtect

    Image storage location

    Video length

    Video controller

  • Taking pictures and videos

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    Review options

    In Review, press the Menu button to access review options for pictures and videos. Some settings may be unavailable in some modes.

    Checking camera and

    Album (page 45) Slide Show (page 44)

    Perfect Touch tech. (page 43) Copy (page 40)

    Crop (page 43) Image Storage (see table on page 32)

    Make Picture (page 42) Multi-up (page 7)

    Action Print (page 4

    Protect (page 14)

    1

    2

    Press Review.(Press again to exit.)Repeatedly press Status icons on Status icons off Histogram and

    picture/video infoort 11

    picture status

    1) Setup Menu (page 36)

    for:

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    Taking pictures and videos

    Magnifying a picture during reviewUse this feature to view the magnification of the picture.

    Using optical zooUse optical zoom to get up topictures and videos.

    Press OK to return to 1X.

    Magnify 1X8X.

    to view other partsof the picture.

    Zoom indicator

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    m 12X closer to your subject. You can use optical zoom for

    1 Use the EVF or LCD screen to frame your subject.

    2 Press Telephoto (T) to zoom in. Press Wide Angle (W) to zoom out.

    The Zoom indicator shows zoom status.

    3 Press the Shutter button halfway to set the exposure and focus, then press completely down to take the picture. (When taking videos, press and release the Shutter button.)

  • Taking pictures and videos

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    Using advanced digital zoomUse digital zoom in any Still mode to get up to an additional 4.2X magnification beyond optical zoom. Combined zoom settings are from 12X to 50X.

    1 Change the default setting from None to Continuous or Pause in the Setup menu, page 36.

    2 Press the Telephoto (T) button to the optical zoom limit (12X). Release the button, then press it again to enter digital zoom range.

    The Zoom indicator shows zoom status.

    3 Take the picture or video.NOTE: You cannot use digital zoom for video recording. You may notice decreased image quality when

    using digital zoom for picturepicture quality reaches the lim

    Using the flip-up Use the flash when you take pMake sure you are within the

    To change the flash settings,

    Flash-to-subject distance

    Zoom position

    Wide angle

    Telephoto

    Flashort 13

    s. The blue slider on the zoom indicator pauses and turns red when the it for an acceptable 4 x 6 in. (10 x 15 cm) print.

    flash ictures at night, indoors, or outdoors in heavy shadows.

    flash range.

    see page 25.

    Flash distance

    1.615.4 ft (0.54.7 m) @ ISO, Auto

    3.98.9 ft (1.22.7 m) @ ISO, Auto

    When you press the Shutter button halfway and flash is needed, the flash automatically opens.

    Press the cover to close.

  • 14

    Taking pictures and videos

    Protecting pictures and videos from deletion1 Press the Review button. (Press again to exit.)

    2 Press for previous/next.

    3 Press the Menu button.

    4 Press to highlight Protect, then press the OK button.

    5 To remove protection, press the OK button again.

    6 Press the Menu button to exit.

    The picture or video is protected and cannot be deleted. The Protect icon appears with the protected picture or video.

    CAUTION:Formatting intern(including protecmemory also delfavorites. To rest

    Deleting pictures1 Press the Review button.

    2 Press for previous/n

    3 Press the Delete button.

    4 Follow the screen prompts

    PICTURE or VIDEOdelete

    EXITexits the Delete scree

    ALLdeletes all pictures and

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    al memory or an SD or MMC card deletes all ted) pictures, videos. (Formatting internal etes email addresses, album names, and ore them, see EasyShare software Help.)

    and videos(Press again to exit.)

    ext.

    .

    s the displayed picture or video.

    n.

    videos from your current storage location.

    and videos, remove protection before deleting.

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    3 Transferring and printing pictures

    Installing the software

    CAUTION:Install Kodak EasyShare software before connecting the camera or optional dock to the computer. Failure to do so may cause the software to load incorrectly.

    1 Close all software applicaanti-virus software).

    2 Place the Kodak EasyShar

    3 Load the software:Windows OSif the instamenu and type d:\setup.Mac OS Xdouble-click t

    4 Follow the on-screen instrWindows OSselect Comapplications. Select Custo

    Mac OS Xfollow the on-

    NOTE: When prompted, register youthat keeps your system up-to

    5 If prompted, restart the coon. See the anti-virus soft

    For information on the softwasoftware CD, click the Help bort 15

    tions that are open on your computer (including

    e software CD into the CD-ROM drive.

    ll window does not appear, choose Run from the Start exe where d is the drive letter that contains the CD.he CD icon on the desktop, then click the Install icon.

    uctions to install the software.

    plete to automatically install the most commonly used m to choose the applications you wish to install.

    screen instructions.

    r camera and software. Registering lets you sign up for information -date. To register later, visit www.kodak.com/go/register.

    mputer. If you turned off anti-virus software, turn it back ware manual for details.

    re applications included on the Kodak EasyShare utton in the Kodak EasyShare software.

  • 16

    Transferring and printing pictures

    Transferring pictures You can transfer pictures to your computer using a USB cable (U-8), EasyShare dock, or Kodak multi-card reader/Kodak SD multimedia card reader-writer.

    Purchase these and other accessories at a dealer of Kodak products or www.kodak.com/go/z612accessories.

    Transferring pictures with a USB cable, model U-8 If your package does not include an EasyShare dock, use the USB cable (model U-8) that came with your camera.

    NOTE: Visit www.kodak.com/g

    Also available for tranYou can also use these Kodak

    Kodak EasyShare camera

    Kodak multi-card reader, K

    Purchase these and other accwww.kodak.com/go/z612accwww.kodak.com/go/support

    1 Turn off the camera.

    2 Plug the labeled end of the USB cable into the labeled USB port on your computer. See your computer users guide for details.

    3 Plug the other end of the USB cable into the labeled USB port on the camera.

    4 Turn on the camera.Kodak EasyShare software opens on your computer. The software prompts you through the transfer process.

    o/howto for an online tutorial on connecting.

    sferring products to transfer your pictures and videos.

    dock, Kodak EasyShare printer dock

    odak SD multimedia card reader-writer

    essories at a dealer of Kodak products or essories.

  • Transferring and printing pictures

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    Printing pictures Printing with a Kodak EasyShare printer dockDock your camera to the Kodak EasyShare printer dock and print directlywith or without a computer. Purchase this and other accessories at a dealer of Kodak products or www.kodak.com/go/z612accessories.

    Printing from an optional SD or MMC card Automatically print tagged pictures when you insert your card into a printer with

    an SD or MMC card slot. See your printer users guide for details.

    Make prints at an SD or MMC card-capable Kodak picture maker/picture kiosk. (Contact a location prior t

    Take the card to your loca

    Direct printing with aYour camera is compatible wPictBridge enabled printers, w

    Connecting the camera to

    1 Turn off the camera and p

    2 Optional: If you have a Kothe camera and into an el

    3 Connect the appropriate Uprinter user guide or www

    Camera with fully chargwith optional Kodak 3-vort 17

    o visiting. See www.kodak.com/go/picturemaker.)

    l photo retailer for professional printing.

    PictBridge enabled printerith PictBridge technology, which lets you print directly to ithout a computer. You need:

    the printer

    rinter.

    dak 3-volt AC adapter (optional accessory), plug it into ectrical outlet.

    SB cable from the camera to the printer. (See your .kodak.com/go/z612accessories for details.)

    ed batteries, or olt AC adapter

    PictBridge enabled printer USB cable (U-8)

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    Transferring and printing pictures

    Printing picturesNOTE: Print size is dependant on printer capabilities.

    1 Turn the Mode dial to Auto or Favorites.

    2 Turn on the printer.The PictBridge logo is displayed, followed by the current picture and menu. (If no pictures are found, a message is displayed.) If the menu interface turns off, press any button to redisplay it.

    3 Move to choose a printing option, then press the OK button.NOTE: During direct printing, pictures are not transferred or saved to the computer or printer.

    NOTE: During direct printing, pictureTo transfer pictures to your cis displayed.

    Disconnecting the camera

    1 Turn off the camera and p

    2 Disconnect the USB cable

    Current Picture Move to choose a picture. Move to choose the number of copies.

    Tagged Pictures If your printing

    Index Print Print thsheets

    All Pictures Print alFavorit

    Image Storage Access www.kodak.com/go/support

    s are not permanently transferred or saved to the computer or printer. omputer, see page 16. In Favorites mode, the current favorite picture

    from a PictBridge printer

    rinter.

    from the camera and the printer.

    printer is capable, print pictures that you tagged for (see page 48).

    umbnails of all pictures. This option requires one or more of paper.

    l pictures in internal memory, on a memory card, or in es. Choose the number of copies.

    internal memory, a memory card, or Favorites.

  • Transferring and printing pictures

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    Ordering prints onlineKodak EasyShare Gallery, www.kodakgallery.com, (formerly Ofoto) is one of the many online print services offered in the Kodak EasyShare software. You can easily:

    Upload your pictures.

    Edit, enhance, and add borders to your pictures.

    Store pictures, and share them with family and friends.

    Order high-quality prints, photo greeting cards, frames, and albumsand have them delivered to your door.

    Printing pictures from your computerFor details on printing pictureEasyShare software.ort 19

    s from your computer, click the Help button in the Kodak

  • 20

    Transferring and printing pictures

    Dock compatibility for your cameraYou can also check dock compatibility for your camera at www.kodak.com/go/dockcompatibility.

    Purchase camera docks, printproducts or www.kodak.com

    Kodak EasyShare dock Docking configuration

    series 3 printer docks and camera docks

    photo printer 500Customcamera insert

    Dockwww.kodak.com/go/support

    er docks, and other accessories at a dealer of Kodak /go/z612accessories.

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    4 Doing more with your cameraPicture-taking modes

    Use this mode For

    Auto Generaand ea

    Sport Subjec

    Night Portrait

    ReducePlace t

    Scene Point-aconditi

    Program Contromuch lautomon the with fuadjust setting

    Choose the mode that bestsuits your subjects andsurroundings.ort 21

    l picture-takingoffers an excellent balance of image quality se of use.

    ts that are in motion. Shutter speed is fast.

    s red eye of people in night scenes or low-light conditions. he camera on a flat, steady surface or use a tripod.

    nd-shoot simplicity when taking pictures under special ons (see page 23).

    lling the exposure compensation, flash compensation (how ight enters the camera), and ISO speed. The camera atically sets the shutter speed and aperture (f-number) based scene lighting. Program mode offers the ease of auto shooting ll access to all menu options. Use the Jog dial to select and settings (see page 31). Press the Menu button to change other s.

  • 22

    Doing more with your camera

    Aperture Priority

    Controlling the aperture, exposure compensation, flash compensation, and ISO speed. Aperture priority mode is primarily used to control depth of field (the range of sharpness).NOTE: The aperture setting may be affected when using optical zoom. Use the Jog dial to select and adjust settings (see page 31). Press the Menu button to change other settings.

    Shutter Priority

    Controlling the shutter speed, exposure compensation, flash compensation, and ISO speed. The camera automatically sets the aperture for proper exposure. Shutter priority mode is primarily used to prevent blur when your subject is moving. To prevent camera shake, use a tripod for slow shutter speeds. Use the Jog dial to select and adother s

    Manual EnjoyinapertuExposuthe proacceptshutterpage 3

    Video Captur

    Favorites Viewin

    Use this mode Forwww.kodak.com/go/support

    just settings (see page 31). Press the Menu button to change ettings.

    g the highest level of creative control. You can set the re, shutter speed, flash compensation, and ISO speed. re compensation acts as an exposure meter, recommending per combination of aperture and shutter speed to produce an able exposure. To prevent camera shake, use a tripod for slow speeds. Use the Jog dial to select and adjust settings (see 1). Press the Menu button to change other settings.

    ing video with sound (see page 5).

    g your favorites (see page 48).

  • Doing more with your camera

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    Scene modes1 Turn the Mode dial to Scene .

    2 Press to select a Scene mode.NOTE: If the Help text turns off, press the OK button.

    3 Press the OK button to close the selection process.

    Use this SCN mode For

    Portrait Full-frame portraits of people. Use telephoto to reduce focus of distracting backgrounds.

    Landscape Distant subjects. Flash does not fire unless you turn it on. Auto-focus framing

    Night Landscape

    Distant ssteady s

    Self-Portrait

    Close-up

    Flower Close-upto Macr

    Sunset Preserve

    Backlight Subjectssubject)

    Candle light

    Capture

    Manner/Museum

    Quiet ocdisabled

    Text Documeort 23

    marks (page 8) are not available in Landscape.

    cenery at night. Flash does not fire. Place the camera on a flat, urface or use a tripod.

    s of yourself. Assures proper focus and minimizes red eye.

    s of flowers or other small subjects in bright light. Focus is set o AF (page 26).

    s the deep hues seen in sunsets.

    that are in shadow or backlit (when light is behind the .

    s the ambiance of candle light.

    casions, like a wedding or lecture. Flash and sound are .

    nts. Focus is set to Macro AF (page 26).

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    Doing more with your camera

    Beach Bright beach scenes.

    Snow Bright snow scenes.

    Fireworks Flash does not fire. Place the camera on a flat, steady surface or use a tripod.

    Children Action pictures of children in bright light.

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    Changing the flash settings

    NOTE: Flash settings are pre-set for each picture-taking mode. Some of the flash settings may not be available in all Capture or Scmodes, it becomes the defau

    Flash-icon behavior

    Flash modes Flash fire

    Auto Flash

    When the

    Fill Every timewhen the sthe subjec

    Red-eye The flash ffires again

    Off Never.

    The active icon is displayedin the EVF/LCD screen.

    Press the Flash button repeatedly to scroll through the flash modes and to select a mode.

    blinks, the flashWhenTake a picture when the icort 25

    ene modes. When you change to Auto or Red-eye in some of these lt until you change it.

    s

    lighting conditions require it.

    you take a picture, regardless of the lighting conditions. Use ubject is in shadow or is backlit (when the light is behind

    t). In low light, hold the camera steady or use a tripod.ires once so the eyes become accustomed to the flash, then when the picture is taken.

    is charging. on stops blinking.

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    Doing more with your camera

    Using the focus button Set the focus for close-up and far-away scenes. Some settings may be unavailable in some modes.

    Focus mode Descri

    Normal AF (default)

    Focus s1.6 ft. (3.9 ft. (

    Macro AF SharpninsteadMacro Macro

    Infinity AF DistantLandsc

    Manual Focus iwhen ushows

    The active icon, except for the default mode, is displayed in the EVF/LCD screen.

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    ption

    etting for general picture-taking:0.5 m)infinity @ wide 1.2 m)infinity @ tele

    ess and detail in pictures at close range. Use available light of flash, if possible. The close-up distance:wide: 4.7 in.24 in. (12 cm60 cm)tele: 24 in.4.3 ft. (60 cm1.3 m)

    subjects. Auto-focus framing marks are unavailable in Focus ape.

    s at center position. A magnified image appears on the screen sing the Joystick to set the focus adjustment. A graphic the approximate degree of focus.

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    Using self-timer, burst, and exposure bracketing Some settings may be unavailable in some modes.

    Drive mode

    Single (default)

    Self-timer(10-second delay)

    Self-timer(2-second delay)

    Self-timer(2 pictures)

    First BurstFlash forced off.

    Last BurstFlash forced off.

    The active icon, except for the default mode, is displayed in the EVF/LCD screen.

    Press the Drive button repeatedly to scroll through the drive modes and to select a mode.ort 27

    Description

    Camera takes one picture.

    Time to get yourself into the picture. Place camera on a tripod or flat surface.

    Allows for a steady, auto-shutter release on a tripod.

    Capture 2 shots (one picture taken after 10 seconds and another picture taken 8 seconds later).

    Camera takes up to 8 pictures (2 per second) while the Shutter button is held. The first 8 are saved. (Capture an expected event e.g., a person swinging a golf club.)

    Camera takes up to 30 pictures (2 per second up to 15 seconds) while the Shutter button is held. When the shutter button is released, only the last 8 pictures are saved. (Capture an event when the precise timing is uncertain e.g., a child blowing out birthday candles.)

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    1 Set the Drive button to the desired option, page 27.

    2 Press the Shutter button halfway to set the AF/AE.

    3 For all settings, except Burst, press the Shutter button completely down and release it to take the picture.

    For Burst settings, press the Shutter button completely downand hold it. The camera stops taking pictures when you release the Shutter button, all pictures are taken, or there is no more storage space.

    NOTE: To cancel self-timer and shutsetting remains on.)

    NOTE: During quickview you can deReview (see page 14).

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    ter delay during countdown, press the Shutter button again. (The

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    Using the histogram to view picture brightnessUse the histogram in Capture or Review to evaluate the distribution of light before or after you take a picture. If the peak is to the right of the graph, the subject is bright; if the peak is to the left, the subject is dark. Optimal exposure is achieved when the peak is in the middle of the histogram. Available only in PASM modes.

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    Using exposure cbracketingIn PASM modes, you can usebracketing.

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    PASM modesSettings you change in P, A, S, or M modes apply only to pictures taken in those modes.

    For example, if you change the Color Mode to Sepia while in P, A, S, or M mode, you still retain the default setting of Color for Auto and SCN modes.

    NOTE: The settings, including Flash, are maintained for P, A, S, and M modeseven when you change modes or turn off the camera. Use Reset Camera (see table on page 36) to reset P, A, S, or M to its default setting.

    Aperturealso known as f-stop or f-number, controls the size of the lens opening, which

    Shutter Speedcontro warns of slow shutte

    Exposure Compensatio1/3 steps); good for controlight, decrease the setting

    Flash Compensationmust be within flash rang

    ISOcontrols sensitivity settings are more sensitivepicture. You can only use

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    determines the depth of field. Smaller f-numbers, for example f/2.8, refer to a bigger lens opening. Larger f-numbers, for example f/8, refer to a smaller lens opening. Larger f-numbers keep the main subject sharp; good for landscapes and well-lit conditions. Smaller f-numbers are good for portraits and low-light conditions. The highest and lowest aperture numbers may be affected by optical zoom.

    ls how long the shutter stays open. A shaking hand icon r speeds. (Use a tripod for slow shutter speeds.)

    nlets you manually adjust the exposure ( 2.0 inlling backlit or non-standard scenes. If the picture is too

    ; if its too dark, increase the setting.

    controls the flash brightness (1.0 in 1/2 steps). You e. Unavailable if flash setting is Off.

    of the camera sensor (80, 100, 200, 400, 800). Higher to light, but may produce unwanted "noise" in a

    ISO 800 if you are in the 1.1 MP Picture Size setting.

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    Changing PASM mode settingsThe PASM modes control the aperture (f-number), shutter speed, exposure and flash compensations, and ISO. Use the Menu button to control all other settings.

    1 Turn the Mode dial to P, AThe mode settings are displ

    NOTE: The settings for each mode m

    2 Use the Jog dial:

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    Changing picture-taking settingsYou can change settings to get the best results from your camera:

    1 Press the Menu button. (Some settings are unavailable in some modes.)

    2 Press to highlight the setting you wish to change, then press the OK button.

    3 Choose an option, then press the OK button.

    4 Press the Menu button to exit.

    Setting Icon Options

    Picture SizeChoose a picture resolution. This setting remains until you change it.

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    largest file size. 5.3. MP (3:2) ideal for printing 4 x 6 in.(10 x 15 cm) prints without cropping. Also for printing up to 20 x 30 in. (51 x 76 cm).4.0 MP for printing up to 11 x 14 in. (28 x 36 cm); pictures are medium resolution with smaller file size. 3.1 MPfor printing up to 8 x 10 in. (20 x 25 cm); pictures are medium resolution with smaller file size. 1.1 MPfor printing 4 x 6 in. (10 x 15 cm) prints, emailing, Internet, screen display, or for conserving space.

    Finetake higher quality pictures.Standard (default)take standard quality pictures.Basictake more pictures.See Storage capacities on page 65.

    640 x 480 (default)higher resolution and file size. Video plays in a 640 x 480 pixel window (VGA). 320 x 240lower resolution and file size. Video plays in a 320 x 240 pixel window (QVGA).

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    Video Length Choose video record length.This setting remains until you turn the Mode dial or turn off the camera.

    Continuous (default)5 seconds15 seconds30 seconds

    NOTE: Maximum recording time at Continuous is 80 minutes.

    White BalanceChoose your lighting condition to reproduce colors more accurately.Only available in PASM modes.

    Auto (default)automatically corrects white balance. Ideal for general picture taking.Daylightfor pictures in natural lighting.Tungstencorrects the orange cast of household

    Exposure Bracketing IntervalThis setting remains until you change it or take pictures. Only available in PASM modes.

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    light bulbs. Ideal for indoor pictures under tungsten or halogen lighting without flash.Fluorescentcorrects the green cast of fluorescent lighting. Ideal for indoor pictures under fluorescent lighting without flash. Open shadefor pictures in the shade in natural lighting.

    +/ 0.3 (default)+/ 0.7+/ 1.0

    See page 27.

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    Exposure MeteringEvaluate light levels at specific areas of a scene.Only available in PASM modes.

    Multi-pattern (default)evaluates lighting conditions throughout the image to give an optimum picture exposure. Ideal for general picture taking.Center-weightedevaluates the lighting conditions of the subject centered in the viewfinder. Ideal for backlit subjects.Spotsimilar to Center-weight, except the metering is concentrated on a smaller area of the subject centered in the viewfinder. If used with Selectable AF zones, the exposure spot follows the focus zone. Ideal

    AF ZoneSelect a large or concentrated area of focus.Only available in PASM modes.

    AF ControlChoose an auto-focus setting.This setting remains until you change it.

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    when you need an exact exposure of a specific area in the picture.

    Multi-zone AF (default)evaluates zones to give an even picture focus. Ideal for general picture taking.Center-zone AFevaluates the small area centered in the viewfinder. Ideal when precise focus of a specific area in the picture is needed.Selectable-zone AFuse / to move the focus brackets to any focus zones.

    NOTE: For the best pictures, the camera is set to Multi-zone when in Landscape mode.

    Continuous AF (default)camera continuously adjusts to keep the picture in focus. There is no need to press the Shutter button halfway down to focus. This option uses the most battery power.Single AFminimizes camera noise. Camera is only in focus when the Shutter button is pressed halfway down. This option uses less battery power.

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    Color ModeChoose color tones.This setting remains until you turn the Mode dial or turn off the camera.Unavailable in Video mode.

    High ColorNatural Color (default)Low ColorBlack & WhiteSepiafor pictures with a reddish-brown, antique look.

    NOTE: EasyShare software also lets you change a color picture to black-and-white or sepia.

    SharpnessControl picture sharpness.This setting remains until you change it.Only available in PASM modes.

    High

    Set Album (Still, Video)Choose Album names.This setting remains until you change it. You can apply different Set Album choices.

    Image StorageChoose a storage location for pictures and videos.This setting remains until you change it.

    Setup MenuChoose additional settings.

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    Normal (default)Low

    OnOff (default)Pre-select album names before you take pictures or videos. Then, all the pictures or videos you take are tagged with those album names. See page 45.

    Auto (default)the camera uses the card if one is in the camera. If not, the camera uses internal memory.Internal Memorythe camera always uses internal memory, even if a card is installed.

    See Customizing your camera (page 36).

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    Customizing your cameraUse Setup to customize your camera settings.

    1 In any mode, press the Menu button.

    2 Press to highlight Setup , then press the OK button.

    3 Press to highlight the setting you wish to change, then press the OK button.

    4 Choose an option, then press the OK button.

    5 Press the Menu button to exit.

    Setting Icon Options

    Return to previous menu.

    LCD BrightnessAdjust the brightness of the LC

    Normal (default)

    Capture Frame GridUse the frame grid to compose agrid divides the LCD screen intothirdsvertically and horizontahelpful if you want to balance abetween water, earth, and sky.

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    Continuous (default)image stabilization is continuously on. Singleimage stabilization activates when the Shutter button is pressed halfway.Offsetting is off.

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    Date StampImprint the date on pictures.

    Choose a date option, or turn off the feature. (Default is off.)

    Quickview Change Quickview default to on or off (see page 7).

    On (default)Off

    Advanced Digital ZoomChoose how digital zoom is employed.

    Continuousno pause between optical and digital zoom.Pauseafter reaching 12X optical zoom, release the zoom button, then activate it again to begin digital zoom.

    Orientation SensorOrient pictures so that they arewith the correct side up.

    Camera SoundsChoose an overall theme or indsounds.

    Sound VolumeTurn off all sounds, or choose a

    Date & Time

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    None (default)digital zoom is disabled.

    displayed On (default)OffOn Transfersets Orientation Sensor on camera LCD to Off. When picture is transferred to the computer, it is rotated to the proper orientation.

    ividual Theme (default)overall.Power OnFocus LockShutterSelf-timerError

    volume level.Off Low (default)MediumHigh

    See page 4.

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    Auto Power-OffSelect when you would like the camera to turn off.

    1, 3 (default), 5, or 10 minutes

    Video Out Choose the regional setting that lets you connect the camera to a television or other external device.

    NTSC (default)used in North America and Japan; most common format.PALused in Europe and China.

    Video Date DisplayDisplay Date/Time at the start of video playback.

    On (default) choose from 3 date formats. Off

    Mode DescriptionDisplay mode description at camor mode change.

    Print Warning

    Language Choose a language.

    Reset CameraReset all picture-taking settingscamera defaults.

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    era start-up On (default) Off

    Pause (default)when the blue slider on the zoom indicator pauses during digital zoom, release the zoom lever and reactivate it. The slider turns red when the picture may no longer render an acceptable 4 x 6 in. (10 x 15 cm) print. Noneno pause.

    See page 4.

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    Viewing picture/vIn Review mode, press the In

    Format

    CAUTION:Formatting deletes all pictures and videos, including those that are protected. Removing a card during formatting may damage the card.

    Memory Carddeletes everything on the card; formats the card. Cancelexits without making a change.Internal Memorydeletes everything in internal memory including email addresses, album names, and favorites; formats the internal memory.

    AboutView camera information.

    Camera name andfirmware version.

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    ideo informationfo button to view the settings.

    1

    2

    Press Review. (Press again to exit.)

    Press the Info button until thisview is displayed.

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    Copying pictures and videosYou can copy pictures and videos from a memory card to internal memory or from internal memory to a memory card.

    Before you copy, make sure that:

    A card is inserted in the camera.

    The cameras picture storage location is set to the location from which you are copying. See Image Storage, table on page 32.

    Copy pictures or videos:

    1 Press the Review button, then press the Menu button.

    2 Press to highlight C

    3 Press to highlight aPICTURE or VIDEOcopie

    EXITreturns to the Revie

    ALLcopies all pictures aother location.

    4 Press the OK button.NOTE: Pictures and videos are copie

    copying, delete them (see pa

    Tags that you applied for princopied. To apply protection twww.kodak.com/go/support

    opy, then press the OK button.

    n option:

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    nd videos from your selected storage location to the

    d, not moved. To remove pictures and from the original location after ge 14).

    t, email, and favorites are not copied. Protection settings are not o a picture or video, see page 14.

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    Making a video action print or pictureVideo action pictureFrom a video, you can make a 4-, 9-, or 16-up picture. The picture is suitable for a 4 x 6-inch (10 x 15 cm) print.

    1 Press the Review button,

    2 Press the Menu button, ch

    3 Choose an option, then p

    4 Follow the screen prompts

    A multi-up picture is created

    5 Press the Menu button to

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    then press to locate a video.

    oose Action Print, then press the OK button.

    ress OK.

    .

    . The original video is saved.

    exit the menu.

    Video frames

    4, 9, or 16 frames are automatically selected (first, last, and 2, 7, or 14 equally spaced frames).

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    Video pictureYou can make a still picture from a single frame of a video. There may be limitations to the size you can print because of the small picture size (much smaller than minimum picture size).

    1 Press the Review button, then press to locate a video.

    2 Press the Menu button, choose Make Picture, then press the OK button.The original video is saved.

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    Using Kodak Perfect Touch technologyKodak Perfect Touch technology helps ensure better, brighter pictures.

    The picture is copied, then enhcannot be enhanced again on tused with pictures, not video.

    Press the Menu button to exi

    Cropping pictures

    The picture is copied, then cropcannot be cropped again on th

    1

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    Follow the screen prompts to apply or discard the enhancement.

    Press Menu, choose Perfect Touch tech, then press OK.

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    anced. (The original picture is saved.) An enhanced picture he camera. Kodak Perfect Touch technology can only be

    t the menu.

    ped. (The original picture is saved.) A cropped picture e camera.

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    Press Menu to exit the menu.

    Press Menu, select Crop, then press OK.

    for previous/next picture.

    Press Review.

    4 Press the Zoom lever to adjust the size.

    5

    to adjust the position.

    Press OK to save the cropped picture.

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    Running a slide showUse the Slide Show to display your pictures and videos on the LCD screen. To run a slide show on a television or on any external device, see page 45. To save battery power, use an optional Kodak 3-volt AC adapter. (Visit www.kodak.com/go/z612accessories.)

    Starting the slide show1 Press the Review button, then press the Menu button.

    2 Press to highlight Slide Show, then press the OK button.

    3 Press to highlight Begin Show, then press the OK button.Each picture and video is di

    To interrupt the Slide Show, p

    Changing the slide shThe default interval setting diinterval from 3 to 60 seconds

    1 On the Slide Show menu, OK button.

    2 Select a display interval.

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    splayed once.

    ress the OK button.

    ow display intervalsplays each picture for 5 seconds. You can set the display .

    press to highlight Interval, then press the

    nds quickly, press and hold .

    until you change it.

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    Running a continuous slide show loopWhen you turn on Loop, the slide show is continuously repeated.

    1 On the Slide Show menu, press to highlight Loop, then press the OK button.

    2 Press to highlight On, then press the OK button.The slide show repeats until you press the OK button or until battery power is exhausted. The Loop feature remains until you change it.

    Displaying pictures and videos on a televisionYou can display pictures and videos on a television, computer monitor, or any device equipped with a video input. (Image quality on a television screen may not be as good as on a computer monitor or

    NOTE: Ensure that the Video Out sestops if you connect or discon

    1 Connect an audio/video cavideo-in port (yellow) and details.

    2 Review pictures and video

    Pre-tagging for aUse the Set Album (Still or Vipictures or videos. Then, all thalbum names.

    Firston your compuUse Kodak EasyShare softwaryour computer. Then copy up you connect the camera to thdetails.ort 45

    when printed.)

    tting (NTSC or PAL) is correct (see table on page 36). The slide show nect the cable while the slide show is running.

    ble from the camera USB, A/V Out port to the television audio-in port (white). See your television users guide for

    s on the television.

    lbum namesdeo) feature to pre-select album names before you take e pictures or videos you take are tagged with those

    tere that came with your camera to create album names on to 32 album names to the album name list the next time e computer. See Kodak EasyShare software Help for

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    Secondon your camera1 In any mode, press the Menu button.

    2 Press to highlight Set Album, then press the OK button.

    3 Press to highlight an album name, then press the OK button. Repeat to choose more than one album, if desired.

    Selected albums are noted with a check mark.

    4 To remove a selection, highlight an album name and press the OK button. To remove all album selections, select Clear All.

    5 Highlight Exit, then press the OK button.Your selections are saved. Ifdisplayed on the screen. A pis selected.

    6 Press the Menu button to

    Thirdtransfer to yoWhen you transfer the taggedsoftware opens and categorizEasyShare software Help for d

    Tagging pictures/videUse the Album feature in Revwith album names.

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    you turn on the LCD screen, your album selection is lus (+) after the album name means more than one album

    exit the menu.

    ur computer pictures or videos to your computer, Kodak EasyShare

    es your pictures in the appropriate album. See the Kodak etails.

    os for albumsiew mode to tag the pictures and videos in your camera

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    Secondon your camera

    1 Press the Review button, then locate the picture or video.

    2 Press the Menu button.

    3 Press to highlight Album, then press the OK button.

    4 Press to highlight an album, then press the OK button.

    To add other pictures to the same album, press to scroll through the pictures. When the picture you want is displayed, press the OK button.

    To add the pictures to more than one album, repeat step 4 for each album.

    The album name appears with the picture. A plus (+) after the album name means the picture was added to more than one album.

    To remove a selection, higremove all album selection

    5 Press to highlight E

    Thirdtransfer to your c

    When you transfer the taggedEasyShare software opens analbum folder. See Kodak Easyort 47

    hlight an album name and press the OK button. To s, select Clear All.

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    Sharing your pictures

    When they are transferred to your computer, you can share them by:

    Print (page 49)

    Email (page 49)

    Favorites (page 50)

    When can I tag my picPress the Share button to

    Any time. (The most recen

    Just after you take a pictu

    After pressing the Review

    Tagging pictures for p1 Press the Share button. Pr

    2 Press to highlight P

    3 Press to select the that picture.

    The icon appears at the top

    4 Optional (for single pictuPress to locate a picRepeat this step until the

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    tures and videos? tag pictures/videos:

    t picture/video taken is then displayed.)

    re/video, during Quickview (see page 7).

    button (see page 9).

    rintingess to locate a picture.

    rint, then press the OK button.*

    number of copies (0-99). Zero (0) removes the tag for

    of the screen. The default quantity is one.

    re): You can apply a print quantity to other pictures. ture. Keep the print quantity as is, or to change it. desired print quantity is applied to the pictures.

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    5 Press the OK button. Then press the Share button to exit the menu.

    * To remove print tagging for all pictures in the storage location, highlight Cancel Prints, then press the OK button. Cancel Prints is not available in Quickview.

    Printing tagged pictures

    When you transfer the tagged pictures to your computer, the Kodak EasyShare software print screen opens. For details on printing, click the Help button in the Kodak EasyShare software.

    For more information on printing from your computer, printer dock, PictBridge enabled printer, or card, see page 17.

    NOTE: For the best 4 x 6 in. (10 x 15 cm) prints, set the camera to the 5.3 MP (3:2) print Picture Size (see table, page 32).

    Tagging pictures and Firston your computer

    Use Kodak EasyShare softwaThen, copy up to 32 email adclick the Help button in the K

    Secondtag pictures/vid

    1 Press the Share button. Pr

    2 Press to highlight E

    3 Press to highlight aagain to deselect.

    If you tagged a single pictsame address. Press displayed, press OK.

    To send the pictures/videoaddress.

    Selected addresses are checort 49

    videos for emailing

    re to create an email address book on your computer. dresses to the cameras internal memory. For details, odak EasyShare software.

    eos on your camera

    ess to locate a picture/video.

    mail, then press the OK button.

    n email address, then press the OK button. Press OK

    ure/video, you can tag other pictures/videos with the to scroll through them. When the picture you want is

    s to more than one address, repeat step 3for each

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    4 To remove a selection, highlight a checked address and press the OK button. To remove all email selections, highlight Clear All.

    5 Press to highlight Exit, then press the OK button. The Email icon appears in the status area.

    6 Press the Share button to exit the menu.

    Thirdtransfer and email

    When you transfer the tagged pictures/videos to your computer, the Email screen opens and lets you send them to the addresses you specified. For details, click the Help button in the Kodak EasyShare software.

    Tagging pictures as faYou can preserve your favoritinternal memory, then share

    NOTE: When you transfer pictures frstored on your computer at fuback to your camera, so you

    Share your favorite pictu

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    voritese pictures in the Favorites section of your cameras them with friends and family.

    om your camera to your computer, all pictures (including favorites) are ll size. Favorite picturessmaller copies of your originalsare loaded

    can share and enjoy more.

    res in 4 easy steps:

    s the Share button. Press to locate a picture.

    s to highlight Favorite, then press the OK button.

    avorite icon appears in the status area. To remove the tag, press K button again.

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    NOTE: The camera holds a limited ncustomize the size of your caFavorites folder in the EasyShEasyShare software.

    Optional favorite settings

    In Favorites mode, press the M

    NOTE: Pictures taken at the 5.3 MPbar at the top and bottom of

    3. Transfer pictures to your computer

    1 To enjoy full functionality, install and use the EasyShare software that was packaged with this camera. (See page 15.)

    2 Connect the camera to the computer using the USB cable (see page 16) or an EasyShare dock.The first time you transfer pictures, the software helps you make choices about your favorite pictures. Then, your pictures are transferred to the computer. Favorite pictures (smaller versions of the originals) are loaded to the Favorites section of your cameras internal memory.

    4. View favorites on your camera

    1 Turn the Mode dial to Favorites.2 Press to scroll through favorites.

    To exit Favorites mode, turn the Mode dial to anyothe

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    umber of favorites. Use Camera Favorites in the EasyShare software to mera Favorites section. Videos tagged as favorites remain in the are software. For more information, click the Help button in the Kodak

    enu button to access optional settings.

    (3:2) picture size are displayed at a 3:2 aspect ratio with a black the screen. (See table for Picture Size, page 32.)

    r position.

    4) Remove all favorites (page 52)

    Setup Menu (page 36)

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    Removing all favorites from your camera

    When you remove favorites from your camera, you increase the storage capacity in the internal memory. This lets you take more pictures.

    1 Turn the Mode dial to Favorites .

    2 Press the Menu button.

    3 Highlight Remove favorites, then press the OK button.All pictures stored in the Favorites section of internal memory are removed. Favorites are restored the next time you transfer pictures to the computer.

    4 Press the Menu button to exit the menu.

    Preventing favorites from

    1 Open the Kodak EasyShar

    2 Go to the Albums view.

    3 Click the Camera Favorite

    4 Click Remove Album. (TheThe next time you transfer pFavorites Wizard/Assistant tthe Camera Favorites featur

    Printing favorites

    1 Turn the Mode dial to Fav

    2 Press the Share button.

    3 Highlight Print, then press

    4 Press to highlight PThe icon appears in the stat

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    e software. Click the My Collection tab.

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    orites . Press to locate a picture.

    the OK button.

    rint quantity, then press the OK button.

    us area. this camera (not imported from another source) can make prints up to

  • Doing more with your camera

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    Emailing favorites

    1 Turn the Mode dial to Favorites. Press to locate a picture.

    2 Press the Share button.

    3 Highlight Email, then press the OK button.

    4 Press to highlight one or more addresses, then press the OK button.

    5 To remove a selection, highlight a checked address and press the OK button. To remove all email selections, highlight Clear All.

    6 Press to highlight Exit, then press the OK button. The Email icon appears in the status area.

    7 Press the Share button to ort 53

    exit the menu.

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    5 TroubleshootingCamera problemsFor step-by-step product support, visit www.kodak.com/go/z612support and select Interactive Troubleshooting and Repairs.

    If... Try one or more of the following

    Camera does not turn on

    Remove battery and verify that its the correct type, then reinsert it. Insert a new or charged battery. Conn

    then Camera does not turn off and the lens does not retract

    Camera buttons and controls do not function

    Lens does not extend when camera turns on or does not retract

    Confi Turn

    mode If pro

    In Review, a blue or black screen is displayed instead of a picture

    Trans Trans Take

    and/o

    Pictures remaining number does not decrease after taking a picture

    Conti(The campicture is

    Flash does not fire ChecNOTEwww.kodak.com/go/support

    ect the camera to a Kodak 3-volt AC adapter (sold separately), try again. See page 70 for more battery information.

    rm that the battery in camera is charged.camera off, then on again. (Lens does not extend in Favorites .)blem still exists, get help (page 60).

    fer the picture to the computer.fer all pictures to the computer (page 16).another picture. If problem still continues try internal memory r another memory card.

    nue taking pictures. The camera is operating normally.era estimates the number of pictures remaining after each taken, based on picture size and content.)

    k the flash setting and change as needed (page 25).: The flash does not fire in all modes.

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    Storage location is almost or entirely full

    Delete some or all pictures and videos in the storage location (page 14).

    Transfer pictures and videos to the computer (page 16), then delete pictures and videos in the storage location (page 14).

    Insert a memory card (page 4), then change the image storage location, if necessary (see table on page 32).

    Battery life is short Make sure the correct battery type is loaded (page 2). Wipe the contacts with a clean, dry cloth (page 69) before inserting

    a battery in the camera. Insert a new or charged battery (page 2).

    You cannot take a picture

    Turn Favor

    Depre Insert Mem

    pictulocati

    Wait forma

    Error message appears on EVF/LCD screen

    Turn Remo Remo

    (page Insert If all

    Memory card not recognized or camera freezes with card.

    Card page

    Use a

    If... Try one or more of the followingort 55

    the camera off, then on again. Make sure the camera is not in ites mode. ss shutter button completely down (page 5). a new or charged battery (page 2).ory full. Transfer pictures to the computer (page 16), delete res from the camera (page 14), change image storage on, or insert a new card.until processing or saving function e.g., bursts, video, edits, tting, and deleting is complete

    the camera off.ve memory card from the camera.ve the battery and wipe the contacts with a clean, dry cloth 71).

    a new or charged battery (page 2).else fails, get customer support help (page 59).

    may be corrupted. Format card in camera (see table on 36).nother memory card.

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    Troubleshooting

    Computer/connectivity problems

    Picture quality pr

    If... Try one or more of the following

    Computer does not communicate with the camera

    Insert a charged battery (page 2). Turn on the camera. Make sure proper USB cable is securely connected on camera and

    computer port (page 16). (If using an EasyShare dock, check all cable connections. Make sure the camera is seated on the dock.)

    Make sure the EasyShare software is installed (page 15).

    Pictures do not transfer to computer

    Click the Help button in the EasyShare software.

    Slide Show does not run on an external video device

    Adjuspage 3

    Make users

    If... Try one or

    Picture is too dark or underexposed

    Reposit Use Fill

    the sub Move s

    effectiv To auto

    halfwabutton

    Use P mwww.kodak.com/go/support

    oblems

    t the camera Video Out setting (NTSC or PAL, see table on 6).

    sure the external device settings are correct (see the devices guide).

    more of the following

    ion camera for more available light. flash (page 25) or change your position so light is not behind ject.o that the distance between you and the subject is within the e flash range (page 13).matically set exposure and focus, press the Shutter button y. When the AF/AE indicator is green, press the Shutter completely down to take the picture.ode to adjust the exposure compensation (page 30).

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    Mode-dial-light in

    Picture is too light or overexposed

    Reposition camera to reduce the amount of available light. Turn flash off (page 13). Move so that the distance between you and the subject is within the

    effective flash range (page 13). To automatically set exposure and focus, press the Shutter button

    halfway. When the AF/AE indicator is green, press the Shutter button completely down to take the picture.

    Use P mode to adjust the exposure compensation.

    Picture is not clear To automatically set exposure and focus, press the Shutter button halfway. When the AF/AE indicator is green, press the Shutter button completely down to take the picture.

    Clean t Make s

    24 in. ( Place th

    in high-

    If... Try one or

    Mode dial light does not turn on and the camera does not work

    Turn on Recharg Camera

    change

    Mode dial light blinks

    Picture ioperatin

    Camera Recharg

    Mode dial light glows steady

    Shutter Camera

    Camera

    If... Try one or more of the followingort 57

    dicator status

    he lens (page 71).ure camera is not in Macro AF mode if you are more than 61 cm) from your subject.e camera on a flat, steady surface or use a tripod, especially zoom settings or in low light.

    more of the following

    the camera (page 3).e the battery or install a new one (page 2). may have turned off automatically. Turn on the camera and the auto power-off setting (see page 36).

    s being processed and saved to the camera. Camera is g normally. is connected. Camera is operating normally.e the battery or install a new one (page 2).

    button is pressed halfway down. Focus and exposure are set. is operating normally. is operating normally.

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    Troubleshooting

    Direct printing (PictBridge) problemsStatus Solution

    Cannot locate desired picture. Use the Direct printing menu to change the image storage location to locate the picture.

    The Direct printing menu interface turns off.

    Press any button to redisplay the menu.

    Cannot print pictures. Ensure that there is a connection between camera and printer (page 17).

    Ensure the printer and camera have power (page 17).

    Camera or printer display an error message.

    Follow the prompts to resolve the issue.www.kodak.com/go/support

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    6 Getting helpHelpful linksCamera Email, write, or phone Kodak www.kodak.com/go/contact

    Get support for your product (FAQs, troubleshooting information, arrange for repairs, etc.)

    www.kodak.com/go/z612support

    Purchase camera accessories (camera docks, printer docks, lenses, cards, etc.)

    www.kodak.com/go/z612accessories

    Download the latesand software

    See online demonstcamera

    Software Get information on

    Get help with the Wsystem and working

    Other Get support for otheaccessories, more

    Get information on printer docks

    Get information on products

    Optimize your printvibrant colors

    Register your camerort 59

    t camera firmware www.kodak.com/go/z612downloads

    rations of your www.kodak.com/go/howto

    EasyShare software www.kodak.com/go/easysharesw (or click the Help button in the EasyShare software)

    indows operating with digital pictures

    www.kodak.com/go/pcbasics

    r cameras, software, www.kodak.com/go/support

    Kodak EasyShare www.kodak.com/go/printerdocks

    Kodak inkjet www.kodak.com/go/inkjet

    er for truer, more www.kodak.com/go/onetouch

    a www.kodak.com/go/register

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    Getting help

    Telephone customer supportIf you have questions concerning the operation of the software or camera, you may speak with a customer support representative. Before you call, have the camera or dock connected to your computer. Be at your computer, and have the following information available:

    Visit: http://www.kodak.com/

    Computer model, Operating system

    Processor type and speed (MHz)

    Amount of memory (MB) & free hard disk space

    Camera serial number

    Version of Kodak EasyShare software

    Exact error message you received

    Australia 1800 147 701 Gr

    Austria 0179 567 357 Ho

    Belgium 02 713 14 45 Ind

    Brazil 0800 150000 Ita

    Canada 1 800 465 6325 Jap

    China 800 820 6027 Ko

    Denmark 3 848 71 30 Ne

    Indonesia 001 803 631 0010

    Ne

    Ireland 01 407 3054 No

    Finland 0800 1 17056 PhMe

    France 01 55 1740 77 Po

    Germany 069 5007 0035 Ruwww.kodak.com/go/support

    go/dfiswwcontacts

    eece 00800 441 25605

    Singapore 800 6363 036

    ng Kong 800 901 514 Spain 91 749 76 53

    ia 91 22 617 5823 Sweden 08 587 704 21

    ly 02 696 33452 Switzerland 01 838 53 51

    an 03 5540 9002 Taiwan 0800 096 868

    rea 00798 631 0024 Thailand 001 800 631 0017

    therlands 020 346 9372 UK 0870 243 0270

    w Zealand 0800 440 786 US 1 800 235 6325

    rway 23 16 21 33 Outside US 585 726 7260

    ilippines /tro Manila

    1 800 1 888 9600 / 632 6369600

    International Toll Line

    +44 131 458 6714

    rtugal 021 415 4125 International Toll Fax

    +44 131 458 6962

    ssia 007-(095)929-91-66

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    7 AppendixCamera specificationsFor more specifications, visit www.kodak.com/go/z612support.

    Kodak EasyShare Z612 zoom digital camera

    CCD (charge-coupled device)

    CCD 1/2.5 in. CCD, 6.4 MP, 4:3 aspect ratio

    Output image size 2832 x 2128 (6.0 MP) 2832 x2304 x2048 x1200 x

    Displays

    LCD Color display 2.5 in.adjustm

    Color viewfinderElectronic (EVF)

    LCD an202 K

    Preview/Review Frame

    Lens

    Taking lens (Optical zoom)

    12X op

    Digital zoom 4.2X

    Combined zoom 50Xort 61

    1888 (5.3 MP) (3:2) 1728 (4.0 MP) 1536 (3.1 MP) 900 (1.1 MP)

    (6.4 cm) color hybrid LCD, 230 K pixels; screen brightness ent

    d EVF not simultaneous;pixels

    rate: 30 fps

    tical zoom, f/2.8f/4.8 (35 mm equivalent: 35420 mm)

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    Focus system Auto-focusing, TTLAF, Multi-zone AF, Center-zone AF, and Selectable-zone AF.Working range:Standard wide: 20 in. (0.5 m)infinity Standard tele: 3.9 ft. (1.2 m)infinity Macro wide: 4.7 in.24 in. (12 cm60 cm)Macro tele: 24 in.4.3 ft. (60 cm1.3 m)

    Lens protection Lens cap

    Lens thread Supported

    Exposure

    Exposure metering Modes

    Exposure compensation +/-2.0

    Exposure bracketing 1.0 EV

    AE lock Exposu

    Shutter speed Mecha16 to 1

    ISO speed Auto: 8SelectaMP pic

    Flash

    Electronic flash (auto flip-up)

    Auto flWorkin3.98.

    Flash modes Auto, F

    Flash compensation +/-1.0

    Guide No. 11 @ I

    Capture

    Kodak EasyShare Z612 zoom digital camerawww.kodak.com/go/support

    : Multi-pattern, Center-weighted, Spot

    EV in 1/3 EV step

    in 1/3 EV step, 3 images

    re is locked with focus when shutter button is pressed

    nical and CCD electronic/1000 sec. in 1/3 stop increments

    0 to 160ble: Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800 (800 only available at 1.1 ture size)

    ash by pre-flashg range @ ISO, Auto: 1.615.4 ft (0.54.7 m) @ Wide; 9 ft (1.22.7 m) @ Tele

    ill, Red-eye, Off

    EV in 1/2 EV step

    SO 100

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    Capture modes Auto, Sport, Night Portrait, SCN (14), P, A, S, M & Video

    Burst mode First burst, last burst, minimum 2 fps

    Video capture VGA (640 x 480) @ 30 fpsQVGA (320 x 240) @ 30 fps

    Image file format Still: format, EXIF 2.21 (JPEG compression); File organization, DCFVideo: format, QuickTime; MPEG4 (video); G. 711 (stereo audio)

    Image stabilizer Yes

    Internal memory/ Removable

    32 MB internal memory/27.7 MB available for image storage (1 MB equals one million bytes); Optional MMC or SD Card (The SD logo is

    Image capacity 8 imagin inter

    Still image buffer 32 MB

    Review

    Quickview Yes

    Video output NTSC o

    Power

    Kodak Li-Ion rechargeable digit

    Communication with compu

    USB 2.0 (PIMA 15740 protocol)printer dock, AV cable, 8-pin (M

    Other features

    PictBridge support Yes

    Self-timer 2-seco

    White balance Auto, S

    Kodak EasyShare Z612 zoom digital cameraort 63

    a trademark of the SD Card Association.)

    es @ 6 M, JPEG images at fine compression mode & 4:3 aspectnal memory

    internal memory

    r PAL

    al camera battery KLIC-8000, CRV3, 3V AC adapter

    ter/TV

    , via USB, 8-pin cable (Model U-8), EasyShare camera dock or odel AV-8)

    nd, 10-second, or 2-shot

    emi-Auto (Daylight, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Open shade)

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    Auto power off Selectable: 1, 3, 5, 10 minutes

    Color modes High Color, Natural Color, Low Color, B & W, Sepia

    Sharpness High, Normal, Low

    Picture quality Fine, Standard, Basic

    Date stamp None, YYYY/MM/DD, MM/DD/YYYY, DD/MM/YYYY

    Tripod mount 1/4 inch

    Operating temperature 32104 F (040 C)

    Size 4.0 x 2.9 x 2.7 in. (103.6 x 74.2 x 68.7 mm) @ power off

    Weight 10.6 o

    Kodak EasyShare Z612 zoom digital camerawww.kodak.com/go/support

    z (300 g) without battery or card

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    Storage capacitiesActual storage capacity varies depending on subject composition, card brand, and other factors. You may be able to store more or fewer pictures and videos. Favorites take up additional space in internal memory

    Fine compressionNumber of JPEG pictures

    6.0 MP 5.3 MP (3:2) 4.0 MP 3.1 MP 1.1 MP

    Internal memory 6 7 10 12 33

    32 MB SD/MMC 7 8 11 14 38

    64 MB SD/MMC

    128 MB SD/MMC

    256 MB SD/MMC

    512 MB SD/MMC

    1 GB SD/MMCort 65

    15 17 23 28 76

    30 34 46 57 153

    61 69 92 115 307

    123 139 185 231 615

    247 278 370 463 1231

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    Standard compression

    Basic compression

    Number of JPEG pictures

    6.0 MP 5.3 MP (3:2) 4.0 MP 3.1 MP 1.1 MP

    Internal memory 14 16 21 26 64

    32 MB SD/MMC 16 18 24 30 73

    64 MB SD/MMC 33 37 48 60 146

    128 MB SD/MMC 66 74 97 121 293

    256 MB SD/MMC 133 149 196 242 588

    512 MB SD/MMC 266 298 392 485 1176

    1 GB SD/MMC

    Internal memory

    32 MB SD/MMC

    64 MB SD/MMC

    128 MB SD/MMC

    256 MB SD/MMC

    512 MB SD/MMC

    1 GB SD/MMCwww.kodak.com/go/support

    533 596 784 970 2352

    Number of JPEG pictures

    6.0 MP 5.3 MP (3:2) 4.0 MP 3.1 MP 1.1 MP

    22 25 32 40 89

    25 28 37 45 101

    51 57 74 91 203

    103 114 149 182 407

    206 229 298 365 815

    412 459 596 730 1632

    824 919 1193 1460 3264

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    Video storage capacity

    Power-saving fea

    Minutes/seconds of video

    VGA (640 x 480) VGA (640 x 480) Long QVGA (320 x 240)

    Internal memory 53 sec. 1 min. 39 sec. 2 min. 8 sec.

    32 MB SD/MMC 59 sec. 1 min. 53 sec. 2 min. 25 sec.

    64 MB SD/MMC 1 min. 59 sec. 3 min. 46 sec. 4 min. 50 sec.

    128 MB SD/MMC 3 min. 59 sec. 7 min. 32 sec. 9 min. 40 sec.

    256 MB SD/MMC 7 min. 59 sec. 15 min. 4 sec. 19 min. 21 sec.

    512 MB SD/MMC 15 min. 58 sec. 30 min. 8 sec. 38 min. 43 sec.

    1 GB SD/MMC 31 min. 57 sec. 60 min. 17 sec. 77 mins. 27 sec.

    If no action for The cam

    1 minute EVF/LCD s

    1, 3 (default), 5, or 10 minutes

    Turns off.ort 67

    turesera To turn it back on

    creen turns off. Press any button.

    Turn camera Off/On.

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    Important safety instructionsUsing this product Read and follow these instructions before using Kodak products. Always follow

    basic safety procedures.

    Use only a USB-certified computer. Contact your computer manufacturer if you have questions.

    The use of an accessory attachment that is not recommended by Kodak, such as an AC adapter, may cause fire, electric shock, or injury.

    If using this product in an airplane, observe all instructions of the airline.

    CAUTION:Do not disassemble tservicing to qualifiedmoisture, or extremeintended for indoor uother than those specor mechanical hazardKodak Support.

    CAUTION:This appliance is persons unless thresponsible persosafely. Young chido not play withwww.kodak.com/go/support

    his product; there are no user-serviceable parts inside. Refer service personnel. Do not expose this product to liquid, temperatures. Kodak AC adapters and battery chargers are se only. The use of controls, adjustments, or procedures ified herein may result in exposure to shock and/or electrical s. If the LCD breaks, do not touch the glass or liquid. Contact

    not intended for use by young children or infirm ey have been adequately supervised by a n to ensure that they can use the appliance

    ldren should be supervised to ensure that they the appliance.

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    Battery safety and handling

    CAUTION:When removing batteries, allow them to cool first; batteries may be hot.

    Use only batteries that are approved for this product to avoid risk of explosion.

    Read and follow all warnings and instructions supplied by the battery manufacturer.

    Keep batteries out of the reach of children.

    Do not allow batteries to touch metal objects, including coins. Otherwise, a battery may short circuit, discharg

    Do not disassemble, instaor extreme temperature.

    Replace all batteries of a sones. Do not mix rechargeNi-MH, and Ni-Cd batterietypes, grades, or brands. F

    Remove batteries when thunlikely event that batteryCustomer Service represen

    In the unlikely event that bwater and contact your loinformation, contact your

    Dispose of batteries accor

    Do not charge non-rechar

    For more information on battwww.kodak.com/global/en/seort 69

    e energy, become hot, or leak.

    ll backward, or expose batteries to liquid, moisture, fire,

    et at the same time. Do not mix new batteries with used able and non-rechargeable batteries. Do not mix lithium, s together. Do not mix batteries of different chemistry ailure to observe this precaution may cause leakage.

    e product is stored for an extended period of time. In the fluid leaks inside the product, contact your local Kodak tative.

    attery fluid leaks onto your skin, wash immediately with cal health provider. For additional health-related local Kodak Customer Service representative.

    ding to local and national regulations.

    geable batteries.

    eries, see rvice/batteries/batteryUsage.jhtml

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    Battery informationKodak battery replacement types/battery lifeActual battery life may vary based on usage.

    We recommend using only a KLIC-8000 or Kodak lithium dLi-Ion rechargeable batteries unauthorized accessories is n

    We do not recommend anand to make sure your camer

    Extending battery life Limit the following activiti

    Reviewing your picture

    Using the camera scre

    Excessive use of the fl

    Excessive use of Conti

    Dirt on the battery contacdry cloth before loading b

    Battery performance is redyour camera in cold weathdiscard cold batteries thatthey may be usable.

    0 400

    225300

    KLIC 8000 Li-Ion rechargeable battery (per charge)

    Battery life per CIPA testing method. (Approximate number of pictures in Auto mode)www.kodak.com/go/support

    Kodak Li-Ion rechargeable digital camera battery igital camera battery CRV3. Not all manufacturers are compatible with the camera. Damage caused by ot covered under warranty.

    y size alkaline batteries. For acceptable battery life, a operates dependably, use the batteries listed.

    es that quickly deplete battery power:

    s on the camera screen

    en as a viewfinder

    ash

    nuous AF (see table on page 32)

    ts can affect battery life. Wipe the contacts with a clean, atteries in the camera.

    uced at temperatures below 41F (5C). When using er, carry spare batteries and keep them warm. Do not do not work; when they return to room temperature,

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    Visit www.kodak.com/go/z612accessories for:

    Kodak EasyShare camera dockpowers your camera, transfers pictures to your computer, and charges the Kodak Li-Ion rechargeable digital battery KLIC-8000.

    Kodak EasyShare printer dockpowers your camera, makes 4 x 6 in. (10 x 15 cm) prints with or without a computer, transfers pictures, and charges the Kodak Li-Ion rechargeable digital battery KLIC-8000.

    Kodak 3-volt AC adapterpowers your camera.IMPORTANT: Do not use the AC adapter included with the Kodak EasyShare camera dock

    or printer dock to power your camera. Your camera may use a different AC adapter.

    Upgrading your sDownload the latest versionssoftware CD and the camera www.kodak.com/go/z612dow

    Additional care a If the camera has been su

    gotten inside the camera,Allow all components to aagain.

    Blow gently on the lens orwith a soft, lint-free cloth solutions unless designedsuch as suntan lotion, to c

    Service agreements are avproducts for more informa

    For digital camera disposaIn the US, visit the ElectroKodak Web site at www.kort 71

    oftware and firmware of the software included on the Kodak EasyShare firmware (the software that runs on the camera). See nloads.

    nd maintenancebjected to inclement weather or you suspect water has turn off the camera and remove the batteries and card. ir-dry for at least 24 hours before using the camera

    camera screen to remove dust and dirt. Wipe gently or an untreated lens-cleaning tissue. Do not use cleaning specifically for camera lenses. Do not allow chemicals, ontact painted surfaces.

    ailable in some countries. Contact a dealer of Kodak tion.

    l or recycling information, contact your local authorities. nics Industry Alliance Web site at www.eiae.org or the odak.com/go/z612support.

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    WarrantyLimited warrantyKodak warrants Kodak digital cameras and accessories (excluding batteries) to be free from malfunctions and defects in both materials and workmanship for one year from the date of purchase.

    Retain the original dated sales receipt. Proof of the date of purchase will be required with any request for warranty repair.

    Limited warranty coverageThis limited warranty will be honored only within the geographical location that Kodak digit

    Kodak will REPAIR or REPLACfunction properly during the wlimitations stated herein. Sucnecessary adjustments and/osole remedy under this warra

    If replacement parts are usedor m