ENGLISH urg_01216.book Page 1 Friday, March 18, 2011 12:37 PM Quick start 1 Charge until the light 2 Insert an accessory 3 Set language, date/time. 4 Take videos, pictures. stops blinking. SD or SDHC card. On Record OK 5 Install software, then share. Keep learning! Take and share your best videos, pictures! www.kodak.
urg_01216.book Page 2 Friday, March 18, 2011 12:37 PM ENGLISH Product features: Front view Watertight door * Microphone IR Receiver Video Recording light Lens HDMI™ Out Camera Reset button USB, 5V DC In * Watertight door latches must be tightly closed and latched. Door Latch to open to close/seal See the Extended user guide www.kodak.com/go/Zx5manuals See How-To videos www.kodak.com/go/Zx5demos 2 www.kodak.
ENGLISH urg_01216.book Page 3 Friday, March 18, 2011 12:37 PM Back view Power button/Charging light Watertight door Ambient light sensor Mode (Video/Still) Review Delete Settings SD/SDHC Card (accessory) Record/OK Share • Volume (during playback) • Digital zoom (during capture) • Turn on the Glare shield • View previous/next picture or video See the Extended user guide www.kodak.com/go/Zx5manuals See How-To videos www.kodak.com/go/Zx5demos www.kodak.
urg_01216.book Page 4 Friday, March 18, 2011 12:37 PM ENGLISH Get started: Charge the battery Use this procedure to charge the battery or power the camera with AC power. Charge the battery as often as you like—you can’t over-charge—but always fully charge before using. IMPORTANT: The battery is not removable. Charging light: • Blinking = charging • Steady On = charged (approx. 4.5 hours) KODAK Camera USB Cable, Micro B / 5-Pin (Use only the cable included with this camera.
Charge using USB The battery charges when the computer is on and awake; so disable the computer’s hibernation, sleep, and standby modes. Charging light: • Blinking = charging • Steady On = charged (approx. 5 hours) KODAK Camera USB Cable, Micro B / 5-Pin (Use only the cable included with this camera.) See the Extended user guide www.kodak.com/go/Zx5manuals Keep doors watertight see page 2 www.kodak.com/go/support 5 ENGLISH urg_01216.
urg_01216.book Page 6 Friday, March 18, 2011 12:37 PM ENGLISH Insert an SD/SDHC Card Your camera has enough internal memory for a practice video/picture. IMPORTANT: For the best experience and to use the sharing features—including social networking and email—you must purchase and insert a card (SDHC Class 4 or higher; maximum supported size: 32 GB). CAUTION: A card can only be inserted one way; forcing it may cause damage.
urg_01216.book Page 7 Friday, March 18, 2011 12:37 PM ENGLISH Connect the strap Yours may differ. Turn on the camera www.kodak.
urg_01216.book Page 8 Friday, March 18, 2011 12:37 PM ENGLISH Set the language, date/time Language to change. OK to accept. Date/Time At the prompt, press OK. to change current field. for previous/next field. OK to accept. 8 See the Extended user guide www.kodak.com/go/Zx5manuals See How-To videos www.kodak.com/go/Zx5demos www.kodak.
urg_01216.book Page 9 Friday, March 18, 2011 12:37 PM ENGLISH Record videos, take pictures IMPORTANT: For the best experience and to use the sharing features—including social networking and email—you must purchase and insert a card (SDHC Class 4 or higher; maximum supported size: 32 GB). When you turn on the camera, it’s ready to record. Start/stop recording. Zoom in/out. Turn on the Glare Shield (if enabled in the Settings menu) to improve LCD viewability.
urg_01216.book Page 10 Friday, March 18, 2011 12:37 PM ENGLISH Review videos and pictures 1 Review. 2 Previous/next video/picture. 3 OK Play/Pause. (Press and hold to Stop.) Adjust video volume (or magnify a picture). Delete video/pictures. While playing a video, press: OK Play/Pause. Play fast-forward. Play in reverse. (Press again to fast-reverse.) While paused, press: Play in slow motion. (Press again to play even slower.) Play in reverse slow motion. (Press again to play even slower.
urg_01216.book Page 11 Friday, March 18, 2011 12:37 PM ENGLISH Install software, share online 1 Connect the camera. (It turns on automatically.) 2 If this is the first time you’ve connected to this computer, follow the prompts to install the KODAK Share Button App. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to transfer and share videos. WINDOWS OS-based computers: Install ARCSOFT MEDIAIMPRESSION for KODAK Software to help organize and edit videos.
urg_01216.book Page 12 Friday, March 18, 2011 12:37 PM ENGLISH Keep learning about your camera Congratulations! You have: • set up your camera • taken videos and pictures • transferred them to your computer Keep learning! Finish reading this book, so you can take and share your best videos and pictures! Go to www.kodak.com/go/Zx5support for: • the Extended user guide • how-to videos and tutorials • camera firmware updates • answers to your frequently asked questions See the Extended user guide www.
urg_01216.book Page 13 Friday, March 18, 2011 12:37 PM 1 Doing more with your camera Sharing through email and social networks It’s never been easier to share pictures on your favorite social networking sites. IMPORTANT: To use the sharing and social networking features, you must install KODAK Software (see page 11) and insert a card in the camera (see page 6). 1 Press the Share button to share anytime—in Liveview or in Review. Social networking sites and email addresses are offered.
urg_01216.book Page 14 Friday, March 18, 2011 12:37 PM Doing more with your camera Choose which networking sites to display 1 Press the Settings button . 2 Press to choose Share Settings, then press OK. 3 Press to highlight a site, then press OK. 4 Press to choose Show or Hide, then press OK. 5 Press to choose Done, then press OK. When you are in Review and press the Share button, your favorite sites appear. Press the Mode button to return to liveview.
urg_01216.book Page 15 Friday, March 18, 2011 12:37 PM Doing more with your camera Adjust the LCD to improve viewability Let the camera automatically adjust LCD brightness Leave the LCD Brightness setting at Automatic. (See page 18.) The LCD automatically adjusts to changing light conditions. Conserve battery power 1 Press the Settings button . 2 Press to choose LCD Brightness & Glare Shield. Press OK. 3 Press OK to uncheck Automatic.
urg_01216.book Page 16 Friday, March 18, 2011 12:37 PM Doing more with your camera Deleting videos/pictures 1 Review 2 Previous/next 3 Delete 4 Highlight Delete, then press the OK button. Understanding the status icons Recording Video length Recording Zoom Playback Video/picture number Volume Elapsed time 16 www.kodak.
urg_01216.book Page 17 Friday, March 18, 2011 12:37 PM Doing more with your camera Viewing on a TV If you have an HD television, use an HDMI cable—and get the richest playback experience. (Cables may be sold separately.) AV Cable HDMI Cable NOTE: Set your TV’s input setting to HDMI or AV, according to your TV’s specifications. Keep doors watertight see page 2 Purchase cables www.kodak.com/go/accessories www.kodak.
urg_01216.book Page 18 Friday, March 18, 2011 12:37 PM Doing more with your camera Using the Settings menu Press the Settings button. Effects—Normal Color, High Saturation, 70’s Film, B&W, or Sepia Underwater Correction—Turn on if taking videos/pictures under water. (See page 20.) Video Resolution—HD 1080p, HD 720p, HD 720p 60 fps, WVGA Microphone Gain—Adjust sensitivity of the internal microphone. Sounds & LED—Turn sounds and the Video Recording light on/off.
urg_01216.book Page 19 Friday, March 18, 2011 12:37 PM Doing more with your camera Focus mode—Choose Auto for most picture/videos, or Macro for close-ups. Language—Choose your language. Reset Settings—Return settings to their factory default. Format Memory Card—CAUTION: Everything is erased from the card. About—View firmware and ARCSOFT Software versions. If you’re reviewing a video and press the Settings button, you also get choices for Trim Video and Make Picture from a Video.
urg_01216.book Page 20 Friday, March 18, 2011 12:37 PM Doing more with your camera Using the camera under water To prevent the camera from sinking, secure it with the strap. (See a floating strap at www.kodak.com/go/accessories.) To keep the camera waterproof, tightly close and latch all doors. Do not open doors in water or when hands are wet. Waterproof integrity may be compromised if the camera is dropped. For more information, see page 25.
urg_01216.book Page 21 Friday, March 18, 2011 12:37 PM Doing more with your camera Using the optional remote control Purchase accessories at www.kodak.com/go/accessories. Remove the pull tab. Stop Delete Previous/Next Reverse/Forward OK/Play Liveview (Video/Still) Review Volume/Zoom Aim the remote at the camera’s IR Receiver www.kodak.
urg_01216.book Page 22 Friday, March 18, 2011 12:37 PM 2 Solve camera problems Problem Solution Low battery. ■ Charge the battery (page 4). Can’t use the Share features. ■ To use the Share features (and to delete videos and pictures after you transfer them), video and pictures must be captured on a card Can’t delete (page 6). videos from ■ Delete videos and pictures from internal internal memory. memory while in Review mode (page 10).
urg_01216.book Page 23 Friday, March 18, 2011 12:37 PM Solve camera problems Problem Solution Camera will not turn on. ■ Ensure that the battery is charged (page 4). ■ If it’s wet inside, open all doors. Remove the card. Do not turn on the camera. Let it dry for at least 24 hours. Videos are ■ Use ARCSOFT MEDIAIMPRESSION for KODAK Software for video playback (page 11). choppy or jumpy when played on a ■ Ensure that the computer system requirements are met. Go to www.arcsoft.com/support or computer.
urg_01216.book Page 24 Friday, March 18, 2011 12:37 PM 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_01216.book Page 25 Friday, March 18, 2011 12:37 PM Appendix IMPORTANT: The shock resistance and water resistance of this product are based on Kodak test results and do not constitute any guarantee that the product will perform, will not be damaged, or will not malfunction under such conditions. Though the camera is designed to withstand the effects of impact occurring during normal use, impact due to rough handling (such as throwing or dropping it from excessive heights) can cause serious damage.
urg_01216.book Page 26 Friday, March 18, 2011 12:37 PM Appendix Limited warranty coverage Warranty service is only available from within the country where the products were originally purchased. You may be required to ship products, at your expense, to the authorized service facility for the country where the products were purchased. Kodak will repair or replace products if they fail to function properly during the warranty period, subject to any conditions and/or limitations stated herein.
urg_01216.book Page 27 Friday, March 18, 2011 12:37 PM 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_01216.book Page 28 Friday, March 18, 2011 12:37 PM Appendix Korean Class B ITE Korean Li-Ion Regulatory Eastman Kodak Company Rochester, New York 14650 © Kodak, 2011 Kodak and PlaySport are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company. 4H7334_en 28 www.kodak.
