ENGLISH urg_01213.book Page 1 Thursday, June 2, 2011 11:31 AM Front View AF Assist/ Self-timer/ Video light Flash Stereo Microphones Door to 5V DC-In, Micro USB AV Out, HDMI Out Lens See the Extended user guide www.kodak.com/go/Z990manuals See How-To videos www.kodak.com/go/Z990demos www.kodak.
urg_01213.book Page 2 Thursday, June 2, 2011 11:31 AM ENGLISH Back View EVF/LCD button Speaker LCD EVF (Electronic viewfinder) Luminance sensor Display, Flash, Effects, Delete Power light Mode dial Power Shutter button Zoom Burst, Focus Mode, Self-timer Strap post Jog dial Video Record button OK Share Review See the Extended user guide www.kodak.com/go/Z990manuals See How-To videos www.kodak.com/go/Z990demos 2 www.kodak.
ENGLISH urg_01213.book Page 3 Thursday, June 2, 2011 11:31 AM Bottom view Tripod socket Slot for SD/SDHC Card (optional accessory) Battery compartments See the Extended user guide www.kodak.com/go/Z990manuals See How-To videos www.kodak.com/go/Z990demos www.kodak.
urg_01213.book Page 4 Thursday, June 2, 2011 11:31 AM ENGLISH Charge the batteries All batteries lose power over time–even if they’re not being used. For longer life, fully charge KODAK Ni-MH Rechargeable Batteries AA prior to use. Lights are on while the charger is plugged in. (See the charger documentation for instructions and charging times.) Your plug may differ. See the Extended user guide www.kodak.com/go/Z990manuals See How-To videos www.kodak.com/go/Z990demos 4 www.kodak.
ENGLISH urg_01213.book Page 5 Thursday, June 2, 2011 11:31 AM Load the batteries 1 2 See the Extended user guide www.kodak.com/go/Z990manuals See How-To videos www.kodak.com/go/Z990demos www.kodak.
urg_01213.book Page 6 Thursday, June 2, 2011 11:31 AM ENGLISH Use an SD/SDHC Card Your camera has internal memory. We recommend purchasing an SD or SDHC Card to conveniently store more pictures/videos. CAUTION: A card can only be inserted one way; forcing it may cause damage. Inserting or removing a card while the camera is on may damage the pictures, the card, or the camera. 1 Turn off the camera, then open the door. a card until it clicks. To remove 2 Insert a card, press and release it.
urg_01213.book Page 7 Thursday, June 2, 2011 11:31 AM ENGLISH Turn on the camera Set the language, date/time, sharing Language: OK to change. to accept. Date/Time: At the prompt, press OK. to change current field. for previous/next field. OK to accept. Sharing Destinations: You can tell the camera which sharing sites to offer when you share pictures/videos. OK See the Extended user guide www.kodak.com/go/support to highlight a site. to check/uncheck the site. www.kodak.
urg_01213.book Page 8 Thursday, June 2, 2011 11:31 AM ENGLISH Take a picture 1 2 3 Turn the Mode dial to Smart Capture. Use the LCD or EVF to compose the picture. Press the EVF/LCD button and use the electronic viewfinder to conserve battery power and improve visibility outdoors. Press the Shutter button halfway to focus and set exposure. Mode dial EVF/LCD button Framing marks 4 When the framing marks turn green (or yellow for faces), press the Shutter button completely down.
ENGLISH urg_01213.book Page 9 Thursday, June 2, 2011 11:31 AM Your camera, the way you want it Sometimes, you want to see everything available! (Other times, you want everything out of your way.) Press the Display button to change between Clean view and Tools view. Clean view Tools view (Tools vary by camera mode.) Tools Note: If you’re in a PASM mode, Liveview Histogram and Framing Grid view are also available. www.kodak.
urg_01213.book Page 10 Thursday, June 2, 2011 11:31 AM ENGLISH Use Tools to choose actions, preferences Tools 1 In Liveview, press to move between Tools and the most recent picture. or Most recent picture 1 In Review, press to move between Tools and Previous/Next. to choose a 2 Press tool, then press OK. Press to change a tool’s setting, then press OK. Note: If you chose , press to choose a setting, then press OK. Some settings can be chosen using . 10 www.kodak.
ENGLISH urg_01213.book Page 11 Thursday, June 2, 2011 11:31 AM Understanding the picture-taking icons Flash compensation Exposure compensation Shutter speed Aperture ISO White balance Sharpness More tools Zoom slider Manual focus Most recent picture/video Flash, Burst, Focus modes Number of pictures/video time remaining See the Extended user guide www.kodak.com/go/Z990manuals See How-To videos www.kodak.com/go/support www.kodak.
urg_01213.book Page 12 Thursday, June 2, 2011 11:31 AM ENGLISH Review pictures/videos 1 Press the Review button to enter/exit Review. 2 to choose All, Press People, Date, Keywords, or Videos, then press OK. 3 If you chose People, Date, or Keywords, highlight a name, date, or keyword, then press OK.
ENGLISH urg_01213.book Page 13 Thursday, June 2, 2011 11:31 AM Other things you can do in Review Edit Print Slideshow Tags Multi-up Home Back More tools Marked for Share Picture/video number Battery level • Press to see previous/next picture/video. • Press OK to play videos. • Press to show/hide tools. • Press to delete pictures/videos. See the Extended user guide www.kodak.com/go/Z990manuals See How-To videos www.kodak.com/go/Z990demos www.kodak.
urg_01213.book Page 14 Thursday, June 2, 2011 11:31 AM ENGLISH It’s never been easier to share IMPORTANT: To use the sharing and social networking features, you must install KODAK Software. (See page 15.) 1 Press the Share button to share anytime: In Liveview In Quickview In Review 2 Press and OK to choose social networking sites or email addresses. 3 Press to choose Done, then press OK. When you transfer these pictures/videos to your computer, they are sent to the sharing destinations you chose.
urg_01213.book Page 15 Thursday, June 2, 2011 11:31 AM ENGLISH Install software, transfer pictures Install KODAK Software and get ready to share! IMPORTANT: To use the sharing and social networking features, you must install the KODAK Share Button App. Make sure the computer is connected to the Internet. When you connect the camera to the computer, the KODAK Camera Setup App automatically runs. Follow the prompts to install the KODAK Share Button App. 1 Turn off the camera.
urg_01213.book Page 16 Thursday, June 2, 2011 11:31 AM ENGLISH Keep learning about your camera Congratulations! You have: • set up your camera • taken pictures • transferred pictures to your computer Keep learning! Finish reading this book, so you can take and share your best pictures! Go to www.kodak.
urg_01213.book Page 17 Thursday, June 2, 2011 11:31 AM 1 Using different modes Choose the mode that best suits your subjects and surroundings. Capture mode Smart Capture P A S M SCN For Excellent image quality and ease of use. Program More control over your camera and Aperture Priority pictures. (See page 22.) Shutter Priority Manual Scene Unique environments. (See page 18.) Sport Subjects that are in motion. Portrait Full-frame portraits of people. Creative Artistic features. (See page 19.
urg_01213.book Page 18 Thursday, June 2, 2011 11:31 AM Using different modes Using SCN (Scene) modes 1 Turn the Mode dial to SCN (Scene). 2 Press and to read Scene mode descriptions. 3 Press OK to choose the Scene mode that you’ve highlighted. SCN mode For Landscape Distant scenes. Flower Close range. Sunset Subjects at dusk. Backlight Subjects that are in shadow or “backlit.” Candle Light Subjects illuminated by candle light. Children Action pictures of children in bright light.
urg_01213.book Page 19 Thursday, June 2, 2011 11:31 AM Using different modes Using Creative modes 1 Turn the Mode dial to Creative mode 2 Press and . to read Creative mode descriptions. 3 Press OK to choose the highlighted Creative mode. Creative mode For Night Scene For night photos that contain moving objects. Long Exposure Gives the impression of motion. Dramatic Highly saturated, vibrant color. The camera takes and merges 2 pictures to produce one of rich tone and detail.
urg_01213.book Page 20 Thursday, June 2, 2011 11:31 AM Using different modes Using Automatic Panorama Pan or “sweep” up to 180 degrees horizontally or 120 degrees vertically to create a single, wide image (as opposed to Panorama SCN mode, where you manually take 2–3 pictures). Choose the direction of panning 1 Turn the Mode dial to Creative mode 2 Press and then press OK. . to highlight Automatic Panorama, 3 The default panning direction is Left-to-Right.
urg_01213.book Page 21 Thursday, June 2, 2011 11:31 AM Using different modes 3 Release the Shutter button when the LCD displays “Processing.” The camera automatically stops recording images at approximately 180 degrees horizontally or 120 degrees vertically (depending on scene content). 4 When finished, turn the Mode dial to another mode. Using HDR mode Use HDR (high dynamic range) mode to capture high-contrast scenes—those with both bright highlights and dark shadows.
urg_01213.book Page 22 Thursday, June 2, 2011 11:31 AM Using different modes P, A, S, and M modes Use PASM modes for more control over your camera and pictures. Jog dial Mode When to use 22 Press Jog dial to control Program mode offers the ease of auto shooting with full access to all menu options. Exposure compensation (how much light enters the camera), flash compensation, and ISO speed Aperture Priority mode controls depth of field (the range of sharpness).
urg_01213.book Page 23 Thursday, June 2, 2011 11:31 AM Using different modes Changing P, A, S, or M mode settings 1 Turn the Mode dial to P, A, S, or M. 2 Press the Display button . 3 Turn the Jog dial to choose a setting, then press it to edit the setting. Turn the Jog dial to change a setting, then press it to save it. ISO—adjust the camera’s sensitivity to light. Higher ISO indicates greater sensitivity. Flash Compensation—adjust flash brightness. Exposure Compensation—adjust the exposure.
urg_01213.book Page 24 Thursday, June 2, 2011 11:31 AM 2 Solve camera problems Go to www.kodak.com/go/support for the Extended user guide, firmware updates, and answers to your questions. Status Solution Camera does not ■ Make sure the batteries are charged and installed correctly (see page 4). turn on/off or function LCD is too dark. ■ Press the EVF/LCD button and use the electronic viewfinder (EVF). Short battery life ■ Make sure the batteries are charged (see page 4).
urg_01213.book Page 25 Thursday, June 2, 2011 11:31 AM 3 Appendix 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.
urg_01213.book Page 26 Thursday, June 2, 2011 11:31 AM Appendix malfunctions and defects in both materials and workmanship for the warranty period specified on your KODAK Product packaging. Retain the original dated sales receipt. Proof of purchase date is required with any request for warranty repair. Limited warranty coverage Warranty service is only available from within the country where the products were originally purchased.
urg_01213.book Page 27 Thursday, June 2, 2011 11:31 AM Appendix Outside the United States and Canada In countries other than the United States and Canada, the terms and conditions of this warranty may be different. Unless a specific Kodak warranty is communicated to the purchaser in writing by a Kodak company, no warranty or liability exists beyond any minimum requirements imposed by law, even though defect, damage, or loss may be by negligence or other act.
urg_01213.book Page 28 Thursday, June 2, 2011 11:31 AM Appendix Korean Class B ITE Korean Li-Ion Regulatory Eastman Kodak Company Rochester, New York 14650 © Kodak, 2010 Kodak, EasyShare, and Max are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company. 4H8625_en 28 www.kodak.
