Kodak EasyShare Z812 IS zoom digital camera User’s guide www.kodak.com For interactive tutorials, www.kodak.com/go/howto For help with your camera, www.kodak.
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Product features Front view 8 10 9 7 6 11 5 12 4 3 11 2 1 Lens 7 1 Drive button (Self-timer, Burst, Exposure Bracketing) 2 Low-light assist, Self-timer light, 8 Video light Mode dial 3 Shutter button 9 On/Off switch 4 Flash button 10 Flash 5 Strap post 11 Microphones 6 Focus button (Close-up/Macro, 12 Speaker Landscape, Manual Focus) www.kodak.
Product features Back view 8 7 9 6 10 11 5 12 13 14 15 4 16 3 17 18 2 1 1 Battery compartment 10 Info button 2 Slot for optional SD card 11 Review button 3 Tripod socket 12 DC-In (3V) 4 Dock connector 13 USB, A/V Out 5 LCD 14 OK button 6 EVF/LCD button 15 7 EVF (Electronic viewfinder) 16 Share button ,for optional AC adapter 8 Zoom (Wide Angle/Telephoto) button 17 Menu button 9 Jog dial ii 18 Delete button www.kodak.
Table of contents 1 1 Setting up your camera .........................................................................1 Attaching the lens cap and strap ................................................................... 1 Loading the battery ....................................................................................... 2 Turning on the camera .................................................................................. 3 Setting the language and date/time....................................
Table of contents 4 Doing more with your camera .............................................................29 Capture modes ........................................................................................... 29 Using the Menu button ............................................................................... 31 Using the Setup menu ................................................................................. 35 Taking panoramic pictures......................................................
1 Setting up your camera Attaching the lens cap and strap 1 2 www.kodak.
Setting up your camera Loading the battery 1 2 Kodak lithium digital camera Kodak Li-Ion rechargeable digital battery CRV3 (non-rechargeable) camera battery KLIC-8000 AA lithium batteries To replace batteries and extend battery life, see page 63. 2 www.kodak.
Setting up your camera Turning on the camera Setting the language and date/time 1 2 1 Language: to change. OK to accept. Date/Time: At the prompt, press OK. 2 to change. for previous/next field. OK OK to accept. NOTE: To change the date/time and language in the future, use the Menu button (see page 37). www.kodak.
Setting up your camera Storing pictures on an SD card Your camera has internal memory. You can purchase SD cards to store more pictures and videos. Visit www.kodak.com/go/z812accessories. CAUTION: A card can only be inserted one way; forcing it may cause damage. Inserting or removing a card while it is being accessed by the camera may damage pictures, card, or camera. 1 Turn off the camera. 2 Insert or remove the optional card. 3 Turn on the camera.
2 Taking pictures/videos Taking a picture 1 2 Press the EVF/LCD button to turn on: • LCD or • EVF (electronic viewfinder) 3 Press the Shutter button halfway to focus and set exposure. EVF LCD When the AF/AE indicator turns green, press the Shutter button completely down. AF/AE indicator: Green—successful Red—failed Failed focus Failed exposure NOTE: After you take a picture, the EVF/LCD displays a quickview for approximately 5 seconds. The picture is saved unless you press the Delete button. www.
Taking pictures/videos Using the auto-focus framing marks (for pictures) When using the LCD or EVF as a viewfinder, framing marks indicate the camera focus area. The camera attempts to focus on foreground subjects, even if the subjects are not centered in the scene. Framing marks 1 Press the Shutter button halfway. When the framing marks turn green, focus is accomplished.
Taking pictures/videos Taking a video 1 EVF LCD 2 Press the EVF/LCD button to turn on: • LCD or • EVF (electronic viewfinder) 3 Press the Shutter button completely down and release. To stop recording, press and release the Shutter button again. NOTE: After you take a video, the EVF/LCD displays a quickview for approximately 5 seconds. To play/pause the video during the quickview, press OK. The video is saved unless you press the Delete button. www.kodak.
Taking pictures/videos Using optical zoom Use optical zoom to get up to 12X closer to your subject. 1 Use the EVF or LCD 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 Take the picture or video. NOTE: To get a focused picture every time, remember: Zoom indicator Optical zoom range W ■ Always use the auto focus framing marks, page 6. ■ If you are using no zoom (1X, wide angle), you can be as close as 24 in.
Taking pictures/videos Using the Flash button Use the flash when you take pictures at night, indoors, or outdoors in heavy shadows. Press the flash button repeatedly to scroll through flash modes. The current flash mode appears in the status area. NOTE: If the flash is needed, it opens automatically when the Shutter button is pressed halfway down. Mode Icon The flash fires Auto Flash When the lighting conditions require it.
Taking pictures/videos Using the Focus button Press the Focus button to have more control over camera focusing. 1 Turn the Mode dial to P, A, S, or M mode (see page 40). Close-up/ Macro, Landscape, Manual Mode Icon 2 Press the Focus button repeatedly until the , , or MF icon appears in the status area. 3 Take a picture. NOTE: After you take the picture, the camera stays in the Close-up/Macro, Landscape, or Manual Focus setting. To exit, press the button until the icon turns off.
Taking pictures/videos Using the Drive button Mode Self-timer Icon(s) Purpose 10 2 2X See Using the self-timer Burst See page 12 Exposure Bracketing See page 13 Normal (none) Normal picture taking Using the self-timer 1 Place camera on a tripod or flat surface. 2 In any Still mode, press the Drive button. • Once for a 10-sec. delay (so you have time to get into the scene) • Again for a 2-sec.
Taking pictures/videos Using burst Press the Drive button to choose a burst mode. Mode First Burst Icon Description Purpose Camera takes up to 5 pictures while the Shutter Capture an expected button is pressed. event. Example: A person swinging a golf club. Last Burst Camera takes up to 30 pictures while the Shutter Capture an event when the precise timing is button is pressed. When the Shutter button is uncertain. released, only the last 5 pictures are saved.
Taking pictures/videos Using exposure bracketing Use exposure bracketing to determine the best exposure (light) level for your conditions. During exposure bracketing, the camera takes 3 pictures: ■ One at + (above current) exposure ■ One at 0 (normal) exposure ■ One at - (below current) exposure Evaluate the 3 pictures, and decide which exposure level is right for you. (Exposure bracketing is not available in all modes.) 1 Press the Drive button repeatedly to choose Exposure Bracketing.
Taking pictures/videos What the capture icons mean Capture modes—no buttons pressed Flash Drive Focus Date stamp Picture/video size Compression Pictures/time remaining Storage location Zoom Low battery AF zone Exposure metering Mode Album name AF control setting White Balance Image stabilization ISO Aperture Flash compensation Shutter speed Exposure compensation Capture modes—shutter pressed halfway Low battery Focus brackets Auto Focus/ Auto Exposure (AF/AE indicator) Aperture Shutter speed 14
3 Working with pictures/videos Reviewing pictures and videos Press the Review button to view and work with your pictures and videos. 1 Press Review. (Press again to exit.) 2 View previous/next. Videos: Play (then press OK to pause/continue). Play at 2X speed; press again for 4X. Play in reverse at 2X speed; press again for 4X. Adjust the volume. Press and hold for 4 seconds to jump to a bookmark.
Working with pictures/videos Deleting pictures and videos 1 2 Press Review. View previous/next. 3 Press Delete. 4 Follow the screen prompts. Using the undo delete feature If you accidentally delete a picture/video, you may be able to use Undo Delete to retrieve it. This feature is only available immediately after you delete a single picture/video. Protecting pictures and videos from deletion 1 2 3 4 Press Review. View previous/next. Press Menu. Highlight Protect, then press OK.
Working with pictures/videos Using the Menu button in Review 1 Press the Review button, then the Menu button. 2 Press to highlight a tab: ■ Review to view pictures/videos ■ Edit to edit pictures/videos ■ Setup for other camera settings 3 Press to highlight a setting, then press the OK button. 4 Highlight an option, then press the OK button. Options Options Perfect Touch tech.
Working with pictures/videos Using Kodak Perfect Touch technology Kodak Perfect Touch technology helps ensure better, brighter pictures. 1 Press the Review button. 2 Press for previous/next picture. 3 Press the Menu button, then to highlight the Edit tab. 4 Press to highlight Perfect Touch tech, then press OK. The enhancement is previewed in a split screen. Press to view other parts of the picture. 5 Press OK.
Working with pictures/videos Adding sound tags You can record a voice or sound (up to 1 minute long) to a picture. NOTE: Only one sound tag can be added to each picture (not to videos). Recording a sound tag 1 Press the Review button, then to find a picture. 2 Press the Menu button, then to highlight the Edit tab. 3 Press to highlight Sound Tag. Press the OK button. 4 Highlight Record, then press OK. 5 Follow the screen prompts. The sound tag is applied to your picture.
Working with pictures/videos Editing videos You can do incredible things with your videos! Making a picture from a video You can choose a single frame from a VGA video, then make a picture suitable for a 4 x 6-inch (10 x 15 cm) print. (For video settings, see page 35.) 1 Press the Review button, then video. Video Picture 2 Press the Menu button, then Edit tab. 3 Press OK. to find a to highlight the to highlight Make Picture, then press 4 Follow the screen prompts. A picture is created.
Working with pictures/videos Making a video action print From a video, you can make a 4-, 9-, or 16-up picture, suitable for a 4 x 6-inch (10 x 15 cm) print. 1 Press the Review button, then 2 Press the Menu button, then Edit tab. Video 4-, 9-, or 16-up picture to find a video. to highlight the 3 Highlight Action Print, then press the OK button. 4 Highlight an option, then press the OK button: Auto—The camera includes the first and last frames, then 2, 7, or 14 equally spaced frames.
Working with pictures/videos Using video bookmarks You can set bookmarks at interesting places in your video, then jump from one bookmark to another. Setting bookmarks 1 Press the Review button, then to find a video. 2 Press the Menu button, then to highlight the Edit tab. Highlight Bookmark, then press OK. 3 Press to add bookmarks. When finished adding up to 9 bookmarks, press . ■ Press the Menu button to exit the menu. Using bookmarks 1 Press the Review button, then to find a video.
Working with pictures/videos Using the histogram to view picture exposure Use the histogram 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 it’s to the left, the subject is dark. Optimal exposure is achieved when the peak is in the middle of the histogram. To turn on the histogram in P, A, S, or M mode or in Review, press the Info button until the histogram appears.
Working with pictures/videos Changing the slide show display interval The default interval setting displays each picture for 5 seconds. You can set the display interval from 3 to 60 seconds. 1 On the Slide Show menu, press to highlight Interval, then press OK. 2 Select a display interval. 3 To scroll through the seconds quickly, press and hold . 4 Press OK. The interval setting remains until you change it.
Working with pictures/videos Displaying pictures and videos on a television You can display pictures/videos on a television, computer monitor, or any device equipped with a video input. To connect the camera to a television, use an optional A/V cable (visit www.kodak.com/go/z812accessories). NOTE: Ensure that the Video Out setting (NTSC or PAL) is correct (see page 37). The slide show stops if you connect or disconnect the cable while the slide show is running.
Working with pictures/videos Viewing by date, album, or image storage 1 Press the Review button, then press the Menu button. 2 Press to highlight View By, then press OK. 3 Press OK. to highlight All (default), Date, Album, or Image Storage, then press ■ Press to highlight a date, album, or image storage, then press the T button. To return to the list, press the W button. ■ Press the Review button to exit Review. ■ For more about albums, see page 45.
Working with pictures/videos Copying pictures and videos You can copy pictures and videos from a card to internal memory or from internal memory to a card. Before you copy, make sure that a card is inserted in the camera. Copy pictures or videos: 1 Press the Review button, then press the Menu button. 2 Press to highlight Copy To, then press OK. 3 Press to highlight the copy to location, then press OK.
Working with pictures/videos What the review icons mean Protected Favorite tag Email tag Perfect Touch tech. Mode indicator Album Print tag/number of prints Voice annotation Picture number Image storage location Scroll arrows Video length Video number Review mode Image storage location Battery level Video controls 28 www.kodak.
4 Doing more with your camera Capture modes Choose the mode that best suits your subjects and surroundings. Capture mode Smart Scene P, A, S, M For General picture taking—offers an excellent balance of image quality and ease of use. When the Shutter button is pressed halfway, faces are detected, the scene is analyzed, and the best settings are applied. More creative control. (See page 40.) Program, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, and Manual mode. Favorites Viewing favorite pictures. (See page 44.
Doing more with your camera SCN (Scene) modes 1 Turn the Mode dial to . 2 Press to highlight a SCN mode and view its description. NOTE: If the SCN mode description turns off, press OK. 3 To choose the SCN mode, either press OK or keep that SCN mode highlighted. To return to Smart Scene mode, turn the mode dial to Smart Scene . SCN mode For Portrait Sport Landscape Night Landscape Night Portrait Flower Sunset Backlight Candle Light Manner/ Museum Selfportrait Text 30 Full-frame portraits of people.
Doing more with your camera SCN mode For Beach Snow Fireworks Bright beach scenes. Bright snow scenes. Fireworks. NOTE: To avoid blur, place the camera on a tripod. Children Action pictures of children in bright light. Using the Menu button You can change settings to get the best results from your camera. NOTE: Some settings remain until you change them; others, until you change modes or turn off the camera. Some modes offer limited settings. 1 Press the Menu button.
Doing more with your camera Using the capture tab Press Menu, to highlight Capture, to access settings, then OK. Picture Size Choose a picture resolution. For recommended print sizes, visit www.kodak.com/go/printsizes Options 8.0 MP—pictures are the highest resolution, largest file size 7.1 MP (3:2)— for printing on EasyShare printer docks and photo printers 6.0 MP (16:9)—medium-to-large file size 5.0 MP—medium file size 3.1 MP—small-to-medium file size 2.
Doing more with your camera Press Menu, to Options highlight Capture, to access settings, then OK. AF Control (Still) Continuous AF (default)—because the camera is always Choose an auto-focus setting. focusing, there is no need to press the Shutter button halfway down to focus. Single AF—the camera focuses when the Shutter button is pressed halfway down. Date Stamp On Imprint the date on pictures. Off (default) Using the capture plus tab Press Menu, to highlight Capture Plus, to access settings, then OK.
Doing more with your camera Press Menu, to highlight Capture Plus, to access settings, then OK. Exposure Metering Evaluate light levels at specific areas of a scene. Available only in PASM and Panorama mode. Options Multi-pattern (default)—evaluates lighting conditions throughout the image to give an optimum picture exposure. Ideal for general picture taking. Center-weight—evaluates the lighting conditions of the subject centered in the viewfinder. Ideal for backlit subjects.
Doing more with your camera Press Menu, to highlight Capture Plus, to access settings, then OK. Options On (default)—red eye flash fires before the picture is taken. Red Eye Preflash Choose whether a preflash fires Off—red eye flash does not fire. when the flash is in Red Eye NOTE: The camera automatically corrects red eye, even if the Red mode. Eye Preflash is set to Off. Using the video tab Press Menu, to highlight Video, to access settings, then OK. Video Size Choose a video resolution.
Doing more with your camera Press Menu, to highlight Setup, Options to access settings, then OK. Image Storage Auto (default)—the camera uses the card if one is Choose a storage location for pictures in the camera. If not, the camera uses internal and videos. memory. Internal Memory—the camera always uses internal memory, even if a card is installed. Set Album On Choose Album names. Off (default) You can apply different Set Album choices Pre-select album names before you take pictures or videos.
Doing more with your camera Press Menu, to highlight Setup, Options to access settings, then OK. Camera Sounds Default Choose a theme, or choose sounds for Sci-fi individual camera functions. Fun Music None Sound Volume Off Date & Time Auto Power Off Choose amount of inactivity time until camera turns off. Video Out Choose the regional setting that lets you connect the camera to a television or other external device. Language Reset Camera Reset all settings to factory defaults. www.kodak.
Doing more with your camera Press Menu, to highlight Setup, Options to access settings, then OK. Format Memory Card—deletes everything on the card; formats the card. CAUTION: Cancel—exits without making a change. Formatting a card deletes all Internal Memory—deletes everything in internal (including protected) memory including email addresses, album names, pictures/videos. Formatting and favorites; formats the internal memory.
Doing more with your camera Taking panoramic pictures Use panorama to “stitch” up to 3 pictures into a panoramic scene. NOTE: For best results, use a tripod. (For a steady shutter release on a tripod, see page 11.) Only the panoramic picture is saved; individual pictures are not. Picture size is set to 5.0 MP. Exposure and white balance are set with the first picture. The flash is set to Off. 1 Turn the Mode dial to Panorama .
Doing more with your camera P, A, S, and M modes Use these modes when you want more control over your camera and pictures. Mode When to use Press Jog dial to control Program mode offers the ease of auto shooting with full access to all menu options. The camera Program automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture (f-stop) based on the scene lighting.
Doing more with your camera Changing P, A, S, or M mode settings PASM modes control the aperture (f-number, also known as f-stop), shutter speed, exposure compensation, flash compensation, and ISO. Use the Menu button to control all other settings. ISO Aperture Shutter speed PASM Options White—selectable Grey—non-selectable Yellow—changeable value Red—out of range Exposure Flash compensation compensation 1 Turn the Mode dial to P, A, S, or M. 2 Jog dial: Turn to access a setting.
Doing more with your camera Sharing your pictures Press the Share button to tag your pictures/videos. When they are transferred to your computer, you can share them. Tagging pictures for printing 1 Press the Share button. Press to find a picture. 2 Press to highlight Print, then press OK.* 3 Press picture. to select the number of copies (0–99). Zero removes the tag for that 4 Optional: You can apply a print quantity to other pictures. Press to find a picture.
Doing more with your camera Tagging pictures/videos for emailing First—on your computer Use Kodak EasyShare software to create an email address book on your computer. Then, copy up to 32 email addresses to the camera’s internal memory. For details, see Help in EasyShare software. Second—tag pictures/videos on your camera 1 Press the Share button. Press to find a picture/video. 2 Press to highlight Email, then press OK. 3 Press to highlight an email address, then press OK.
Doing more with your camera Tagging pictures as favorites Want to keep copies of your favorite pictures on your camera? Start with the Share button! to find a picture. 1. Tag pictures 1 Press the Share button. Press as favorites 2 Press to highlight Favorite, then press OK. The Favorite icon appears in the status area. To remove the tag, press OK again. 1 Turn the Mode dial to Favorites . 2. View favorites on 2 Press to view favorites.
Doing more with your camera Optional settings In Favorites mode, press the Menu button to access optional settings. Slide Show (page 23) Multi-Up (page 25) NOTE: Pictures taken at the 3:2 picture size are displayed at a 3:2 aspect ratio with a black bar at the top and bottom of the screen. Printing and emailing favorites 1 Turn the Mode dial to Favorites . Press to find a picture. 2 Press the Share button. 3 Highlight Print or Email, then press OK.
Doing more with your camera Second—on your camera 1 Press the Review button, then find the picture/video. 2 Press the Menu button. 3 Press to highlight Album, then press OK. 4 Press to highlight an album name, then press OK. To add other pictures to the same album, press to scroll through the pictures. When the picture you want is displayed, press OK. 5 Press to highlight Exit, then press OK. The album name appears with the picture.
Doing more with your camera Pre-tagging for album names Use the Set Album (Still or Video) feature to pre-select album names before you take pictures/videos. Then, all the pictures/videos you take are tagged with those album names. First—on your computer Use the EasyShare software to create album names on your computer. The next time you connect the camera to the computer, up to 32 album names are copied to the camera’s internal memory. Second—on your camera 1 In any mode, press the Menu button.
5 Transferring and printing pictures Installing the software 1 Close all open software applications before starting the installation. NOTE: If running Windows OS and installing EasyShare software from the Kodak Web site, do not close the WinZip application. If prompted, allow EasyShare software to access the Internet. 2 Place the Kodak EasyShare software CD into the CD-ROM drive. 3 Load the software: Windows OS—if the install window does not appear, choose Run from the Start menu and type d:\setup.
Transferring and printing pictures Transferring pictures IMPORTANT: If your camera was packaged with a Kodak EasyShare dock, use the dock to transfer pictures to your computer. (See page 52 and the dock user’s guide for details.) If you do not have an EasyShare dock, use the USB cable (U-8) that came with your camera. 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 user’s guide for details.
Transferring and printing pictures Printing pictures Printing with a Kodak EasyShare printer dock Dock your camera to the Kodak EasyShare printer dock and print directly—with or without a computer. Purchase this and other accessories at a dealer of Kodak products or www.kodak.com/go/z812accessories. Direct printing with a PictBridge enabled printer Your camera features PictBridge technology, so you can print directly to PictBridge enabled printers.
Transferring and printing pictures Printing from a PictBridge enabled printer 1 Turn on the printer. Turn on the camera. 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. 2 Press to highlight a printing option, then press OK. Current Picture—Press to choose a picture. Choose the number of copies.
Transferring and printing pictures Ordering prints online Kodak EasyShare Gallery is one of the many online print services offered in 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 albums—and have them delivered to your door.
6 Troubleshooting Camera problems For step-by-step product support, visit www.kodak.com/go/z812support and select Interactive Troubleshooting & Repairs. If Try one or more of the following Camera does not turn on 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 ■ Insert a new or charged battery. EVF/LCD is black or does not turn on ■ Remove the lens cap.
Troubleshooting If Try one or more of the following Picture orientation is not accurate Flash does not fire ■ Set the Orientation Sensor to ON (see page 36) ■ Check the flash setting and change as needed (page 9). NOTE: The flash does not fire in all modes. Storage location is almost or entirely full ■ Transfer pictures to the computer (page 49). ■ Delete pictures from the card (page 16) or insert a new card. ■ Change image storage location to internal memory (see page 36). ■ Insert a new card.
Troubleshooting If Try one or more of the following Memory card not recognized or camera freezes with card. ■ Card may be corrupted. Format card in camera (see page 38.) ■ Change image storage location to internal memory (see page 36). Computer/connectivity problems 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 the proper USB cable is connected on camera and computer port (page 49).
Troubleshooting If Try one or more of the following Picture is too light ■ Reposition camera to reduce the amount of available light. ■ Turn flash off (page 9). ■ Move so that the distance between you and the subject is within the effective flash range (page 9). ■ To automatically set exposure and focus, press the Shutter button halfway. When the AF/AE indicator turns green, press the Shutter button completely down to take the picture. ■ If using P, A, or S mode, adjust Exposure compensation (page 41).
7 Getting help Helpful links Camera Email Kodak customer support Get support for your product (FAQs, troubleshooting information, arrange for repairs, etc.) Purchase camera accessories (camera docks, printer docks, lenses, cards, chargers, etc.) Download the latest camera firmware and software See online demonstrations of your camera www.kodak.com/go/contact www.kodak.com/go/z812support www.kodak.com/go/z812accessories www.kodak.com/go/z812downloads www.kodak.
Getting help NOTE: If you have questions concerning this product, you may speak with Kodak customer support.
8 Appendix Camera specifications CCD—1/2.5 in. CCD, 4:3 aspect ratio Picture size— 8.0 MP (3264 x 2448 pixels) 7.1 MP (3:2) (3264 x 2176 pixels) 6.0 MP (16:9) (3264 x 1840 pixels) 5.0 MP (2592 x 1944 pixels) 3.1 MP (2048 x 1536 pixels) 2.2 MP (3:2) (1800 x 1200 pixels) 2.1 MP (16:9) (1920 x 1080 pixels) 1.2 MP (1280 x 860 pixels) Color display—2.5 in. (6.4 cm) color LCD; 960 x 240 (230 K) pixels Color electronic viewfinder—0.2 in. (5.
Appendix Exposure compensation—+/-2.0 EV with 1/3 EV step Shutter speed— Smart Scene: 1/2–1/2500 sec. Shutter Priority and Manual mode: 16–1/1000 sec. ISO speed— Auto: 64 to 400 Selectable: 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 (3200 available only in PASM modes at 2.2, 2.1, and 1.2 MP) Electronic flash—Guide no. 11 (@ ISO 100); auto flash with pre-flash control. Working range @ Auto ISO: Wide: 1.6–25.6 ft (0.5–7.8 m) Tele: 3.9–14.4 ft (1.2–4.
Appendix Orientation sensor—For pictures and video Video output—NTSC or PAL Power—Kodak lithium digital camera battery CRV3; Kodak Li-Ion rechargeable digital camera battery KLIC-8000; AA lithium batteries; 3V AC adapter; EasyShare docks Communication with computer—USB (PIMA 15740 protocol) via USB cable (U-8), EasyShare docks PictBridge support—Yes Self-timer—2 seconds, 10 seconds, 2-shot White Balance—Auto, Daylight, Open Shade, Tungsten, Fluorescent Color modes—High Color, Natural Color, Low Color, Blac
Appendix Storage capacities The LCD displays the approximate number of pictures (or minutes/seconds of video) remaining. For average SD card capacities, visit www.kodak.com/go/memory (and click the SD card). Actual storage capacity varies depending on subject composition, card size, and other factors. You may be able to store more or fewer pictures and videos. Favorites take up additional space in internal memory.
Appendix ■ Remove the battery when the product is stored for an extended period of time. In the unlikely event that battery fluid leaks inside the product, contact Kodak customer support. ■ In the unlikely event that battery fluid leaks onto your skin, wash immediately with water and contact your local health provider. For additional health-related information, contact your local Kodak customer support. ■ Dispose of batteries according to local and national regulations. Visit www.kodak.com/go/kes.
Appendix Upgrading your software and firmware Download the latest versions of the software included on the Kodak EasyShare software CD and the camera firmware (the software that runs on the camera). See www.kodak.com/go/z812downloads. Limited warranty Kodak warrants Kodak consumer electronic products and accessories (“Products”), 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.
Appendix This warranty does not apply when failure is due to shipping damage, accident, alteration, modification, unauthorized service, misuse, abuse, use with incompatible accessories or attachments (such as third party ink or ink tanks), failure to follow Kodak's operation, maintenance or repacking instructions, failure to use items supplied by Kodak (such as adapters and cables), or claims made after the duration of this warranty.
Appendix Regulatory compliance FCC compliance and advisory Kodak EasyShare Z812 IS zoom digital camera This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Appendix Canadian DOC statement DOC Class B Compliance—This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Observation des normes-Classe B—Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Australian C-Tick N137 Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment labeling In Europe: For human/environmental protection, it is your responsibility to dispose of this equipment at a collection facility established for this purpose (separate from municipal waste).
Appendix VCCI Class B ITE Korean Class B ITE Russian GOST-R Eastman Kodak Company Rochester, NY 14650 AIO-40 68 www.kodak.
1 Index A A/V out, 25 about this camera, 38 accessories battery, 63 buying, 52 picture transfer, 49 printer dock, 50 SD card, 4 AF control, 33, 35 album set, 36 tagging pictures for, 47 aperture priority, 40 auto enhancement, 18 flash, 9 focus control, 17 focus framing marks, 6 B backlight, 30 batteries expected life, 63 extending life, 63 loading, 2 types, 63 beach, 31 bookmarks, 22 burst, using, 12 button delete, ii www.kodak.
Index customizing camera settings, 35 D date setting, 3 date stamp, 33 DC-in, ii delete button, ii deleting from internal memory, 16 from SD card, 16 protecting pictures, videos, 16 digital zoom, using, 8 displaying slide show, 23 disposal, recycling, 61 distant scenes, 10 dock connector, ii printer, 50 downloading pictures, 48 E edit videos, 20 emailing pictures, videos, 43 EVF (electronic viewfinder), ii EVF/LCD button, ii expected battery life, 63 exposure bracketing, 13 bracketing interval, 34 compensa
Index installing batteries, 2 SD card, 4 software, 48 internal memory storage capacity, 62 K Kodak EasyShare software installing, 48 upgrading, 64 Kodak Perfect Touch technology, 18 Kodak Web sites, 57 L landscape, 10, 30 language, 37 LCD, ii brightness, 35 reviewing pictures, 15 reviewing videos, 15 lens, i cap, 1 cleaning, 61 liveview, 36 loading batteries, 2 SD card, 4 software, 48 M Mac OS, installing software, 48 maintenance, camera, 61 make picture from video, 20 manner/museum, 30 www.kodak.
Index N night landscape, 30 night portrait, 30 O online prints, ordering, 52 open flash switch, i optical zoom, 8 orientation sensor, 36 P panoramic pictures, 39 PASM mode, 40 Perfect Touch technology, 18 PictBridge printer, 50 picture quality, 32 pictures checking settings, 28 copying, 27 cropping, 18 deleting, 16 emailing tagged, 43 Kodak Perfect Touch, 18 printing, 52 printing tagged, 42 protecting, 16 reviewing, 15 tagging, 47 taking, modes, 29 transfer via USB cable, 48 portrait, 30 power, camera, 3 p
Index printing from, 52 slot, ii storage capacities, 62 select multiple pictures/videos, 26 self-portrait, 30 self-timer, 11 service and support telephone numbers, 58 setting AF control, 33, 35 album, 36 auto-focus, 17 camera sounds, 37 color mode, 32 date and time, 3 date stamp, 33 exposure bracketing, 34 exposure metering, 34 flash, 9 focus zone, 34 framing grid, 36 image stabilizer, 36 image storage, 36 language, 37 LCD brightness, 35 liveview, 36 orientation sensor, 36 picture quality, 32 picture takin
Index time, setting, 3 timer, shutter delay, 11 tips battery guidelines, 63 care & maintenance, 61 transfer, via USB cable, 48 trimming a video, 20 tripod socket, ii troubleshooting, 53 turning camera on and off, 3 U undelete, undo, 16 upgrading software, firmware, 64 URLs, Kodak Web sites, 57 USB (universal serial bus) transferring pictures, 48 viewing, 15 viewfinder, ii viewing by date, album, 26 by multi-up, 25 viewing picture after taking, 15 W warranty, 64 white balance, 33 Windows OS, installing sof
