Kodak EasyShare Z812 IS zoom digital camera

Users guide

www.kodak.com For interactive tutorials, www.kodak.com/go/howto For help with your camera, www.kodak.com/go/z812support
Eastman Kodak Company Rochester, New York 14650 Eastman Kodak Company, 2007 All screen images are simulated. Kodak and EasyShare are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company. P/N 2F6565_en

Product features

Front view

1 Lens 7

Drive button (Self-timer, Burst, Exposure Bracketing) Mode dial On/Off switch
2 Low-light assist, Self-timer light, 8 Video light 3 Shutter button 4 Flash button 5 Strap post 9

10 Flash 11 Microphones

6 Focus button (Close-up/Macro, 12 Speaker Landscape, Manual Focus)

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Back view
1 Battery compartment 2 Slot for optional SD card 3 Tripod socket 4 Dock connector 5 LCD 6 EVF/LCD button 7 EVF (Electronic viewfinder) 9 Jog dial
10 Info button 11 Review button 12 DC-In (3V) 13 USB, A/V Out 14 OK button Share button 18 Delete button ,for optional AC adapter
8 Zoom (Wide Angle/Telephoto) button 17 Menu button

Table of contents

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... 3 Storing pictures on an SD card... 4
2 Taking pictures/videos...5
Taking a picture.... 5 Using optical zoom.... 8 Using the Flash button.... 9 Using the Focus button... 10 Using the Drive button... 11 Using the Info button.... 13
3 Working with pictures/videos..15
Reviewing pictures and videos... 15 Deleting pictures and videos.. 16 Using the Menu button in Review... 17 Using Kodak Perfect Touch technology... 18 Cropping pictures... 18 Adding sound tags... 19 Editing videos... 20 Using the histogram to view picture exposure... 23 Running a slide show.... 23 Viewing pictures/videos in different ways... 25 Selecting multiple pictures/videos... 26 Copying pictures and videos.. 27 What the review icons mean... 28
4 Doing more with your camera...29
Capture modes... 29 Using the Menu button... 31 Using the Setup menu... 35 Taking panoramic pictures... 39 P, A, S, and M modes.... 40 Sharing your pictures... 42
5 Transferring and printing pictures..48
Installing the software... 48 Transferring pictures... 49 Printing pictures... 50 Accessories for your camera.. 52
6 Troubleshooting....Getting help...57

Helpful links... 57

8 Appendix...59
Camera specifications... 59 Care and maintenance... 61 Storage capacities.... 62 Important safety instructions... 62 Battery life... 63 Upgrading your software and firmware... 64 Limited warranty.... 64 Regulatory compliance... 66

Setting up your camera

Attaching the lens cap and strap

Loading the battery

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.

Turning on the camera

Setting the language and date/time
Language: to change. OK to accept.
Date/Time: At the prompt, press OK. to change. for previous/next field. OK to accept.
NOTE: To change the date/time and language in the future, use the Menu button (see page 37).
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.
Turn off the camera. Insert or remove the optional card. Turn on the camera.
To choose a storage location for pictures/videos, see page 36. For storage capacities, see page 62.

Taking pictures/videos

Taking a picture
Press the EVF/LCD button to turn on: LCD or EVF (electronic viewfinder) Press the Shutter button halfway to focus and set exposure. When the AF/AE indicator turns green, press the Shutter button completely down.

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 Auto Flash Off Fill

The flash fires When the lighting conditions require it. Never Every time you take a picture, regardless of the lighting conditions. Use when the subject is in shadow or is backlit (when light is behind the subject). In low light, hold the camera steady or use a tripod. If Red Eye Preflash is on (see page 35), the flash fires twice. If Red Eye Preflash is off, the camera corrects red eye without using an extra flash.

Red Eye

Zoom position

Wide angle Telephoto

Flash distance
1.625.6 ft (0.57.8 m) 414.4 ft (1.24.4 m)

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
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.
Details Use available light instead of flash if possible. Camera automatically sets the focus distance depending on the zoom position: Wide angle: 4.727.6 in. (1270 cm) Telephoto: 24.3 ft (0.61.3 m)

Mode Close-up/ Macro

Purpose To gain sharpness and detail in pictures at close range
Landscape Manual Focus MF
To gain sharpness Camera uses infinity auto-focus. Auto-focus framing of distant scenes marks are not available in Landscape. Control focusing The focus icon shows the direction and distance of the focus (to infinity). Press to view 2X magnification of the central area of focus. During magnification, press to adjust focal length. Digital zoom is not available in manual focus mode. The camera focuses when the Shutter button is pressed halfway down.

Normal

(none) Auto focus

view single picture.

Using the Drive button
Mode Self-timer Burst Exposure Bracketing Normal (none) Icon(s) Purpose
See Using the self-timer See page 12 See page 13 Normal picture taking

Using the self-timer

Place camera on a tripod or flat surface. 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. delay (for a steady, shutter release on a tripod) Again for 2 pictures (after a 10- and 18-second delay) Compose the scene. Press the Shutter button halfway, then completely down. The picture is taken after the delay.
To cancel the Self-timer before the picture is taken, press the Drive button. (The Self-timer setting remains active.) Use the same procedure to take a video, but:
Turn the Mode dial to Video
Press the Shutter button completely down. NOTE: The video stops when no storage space remains. Only the 2- and 10-second options are available in video mode.

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 button is pressed. When the Shutter button is the precise timing is released, only the last 5 pictures are saved. uncertain. Example: A child blowing out birthday candles.
1 In most Still modes, press the Drive button repeatedly to choose an option. 2 Press the Shutter button halfway to focus and set exposure. 3 Press the Shutter button completely down and hold it to take pictures. The camera stops taking pictures when you release the Shutter button, when the pictures are taken, or when there is no more storage space.

.Drive

NOTE: During Quickview, you can delete all pictures in the burst series. To delete selectively, do so in Review (see page 16). Burst is not available when shutter speeds are longer than 0.5 seconds. (To adjust shutter speed, see page 41.) 12
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. 2 Press the Shutter button halfway to focus and set exposure. 3 Press the Shutter button completely down to take the 3 pictures. To evaluate the pictures, press the Review button. NOTE: To widen or narrow the exposure bracketing interval (the difference in exposure compensation), see page 34.

Using the Info button

Repeatedly press info In review mode
To turn on/off status icons, histogram, and picture/video information Help
picture-taking mode status icons, histogram

any menu

What the capture icons mean
Capture modesno buttons pressed
Flash Focus Date stamp Mode Album name AF control setting Drive Picture/video size Compression Pictures/time remaining Storage location Zoom Low battery AF zone Exposure metering White Balance Image stabilization ISO Aperture Shutter speed Flash compensation Exposure compensation
Capture modesshutter pressed halfway
Low battery Focus brackets Auto Focus/ Auto Exposure (AF/AE indicator)

Aperture Shutter speed

Working with pictures/videos
Reviewing pictures and videos
Press the Review button to view and work with your pictures and videos.
Press Review. (Press again to exit.) 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.
NOTE: If you have pictures/videos on a card and in internal memory, you can scroll from one storage location to the other. A videos duration is displayed at the top of the LCD.

Magnifying a picture

Magnify 1X - 8X. View other parts of the picture.

Return to 1X.

Deleting pictures and videos
Press Review. View previous/next. Press Delete. 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
Press Review. View previous/next. Press Menu. Highlight Protect, then press OK.
The picture /video cannot be deleted. The Protect icon picture/video. Press the Menu button to exit the menu.
appears with the protected
CAUTION: Formatting a card deletes all (including protected) pictures/videos. Formatting internal memory deletes all pictures/videos, email addresses, album names, and favorites.
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 to highlight a setting, then press the OK button.

3 Press

4 Highlight an option, then press the OK button.
Options Select/Deselect All See page 26 View By Album Protect/Unprotect Slide Show Copy To Multi-up See page 25 See page 26 See page 16 See page 23 See page 27 See page 25 Videos Pictures Crop Sound Tag Make Picture Trim Action Print Bookmark Options Perfect Touch tech. See page 18 See page 18 See page 19 See page 20 See page 20 See page 21 See page 22

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.

4-, 9-, or 16-up picture

3 Highlight Action Print, then press the OK button. 4 Highlight an option, then press the OK button:
AutoThe camera includes the first and last frames, then 2, 7, or 14 equally spaced frames. ManualYou choose the first and last frames; the camera chooses 2, 7, or 14 equally spaced frames. Full ManualYou choose 4, 9, or 16 frames. Use BookmarksThe camera uses bookmarked frames. A 4-, 9-, or 16-up picture is created. If you have less than 4 or 9 bookmarks, equally spaced video frames are used.

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.
Using bookmarks 1 Press the Review button, then to find a video. 2 Press to play the video. To jump to the first bookmark, press and hold for 4 seconds while the video is playing.
After you jump to a bookmark, press jump to other bookmarks.
To view all bookmarked video frames, press the Zoom Wide Angle (W) button. To return to normal view, press the Telephoto (T) button.
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 its 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. NOTE: If a scene is dark or light, you can adjust the exposure compensation (see page 40) before taking the picture. The flash may affect a pictures light and shadow and will not affect the histogram until after the picture is taken.

Running a slide show

Use the Slide Show to display your pictures and videos on the camera. To run a slide show on a television or on any external device, see page 25. To save battery power, use an optional Kodak 3-volt AC adapter. (Visit www.kodak.com/go/z812accessories.)

Starting the slide show

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 3 Press to highlight Copy To, then press OK. to highlight the copy to location, then press OK.
4 Press to highlight an option: Picture/Video, All Date, Selected, All Album, All Memory Card, All Internal Memory. 5 Press OK. NOTE: Pictures and videos are copied, not moved. To remove pictures from the original location after copying, delete them (see page 16). Album tags are copied. Tags that you applied for print, email, and favorites are not copied. Protection settings are not copied. To apply protection to a picture or video, see page 16.
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

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
General picture takingoffers 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.) Video Scene Video with sound. (See page 7.) Point-and-shoot simplicity when taking pictures under special conditions. (See SCN (Scene) modes, page 30.) People in low-light scenes.

High-ISO

Panorama Stitching 2 or 3 pictures into 1 panoramic scene. (See page 39.)

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 Full-frame portraits of people. Subject is sharp and the background is indistinct. Position your subject at least 6 ft (2 m) away and fill the frame with a head and shoulder pose. Use Telephoto to exaggerate background blur. Subjects that are in motion. Shutter speed is fast. The camera pre-settings are Multi-Pattern Exposure Metering, Multi-Zone focus. Distant scenery. Flash does not fire. Auto-focus framing marks (page 6) are not available in Landscape. Distant scenery at night. Flash does not fire.

Sport Landscape Night Landscape Night Portrait Flower Sunset Backlight Candle Light Manner/ Museum Selfportrait Text
NOTE: To avoid blur, place the camera on a tripod.
Reducing red eye of people in night scenes or low-light conditions.
Close-ups of flowers or other small subjects in bright light. Subjects at dusk. Subjects that are in shadow or backlit (when light is behind the subject). Subjects illuminated by candle light. Quiet occasions, like a wedding or lecture. Flash and sound are disabled. Place the camera on a tripod. Close-ups of yourself. Assures proper focus and minimizes red eye. Documents. Place the camera on a tripod.

SCN mode For

Beach Snow Fireworks Children Bright beach scenes. Bright snow scenes. Fireworks.
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. 2 Press
to highlight a tab: Capture for the most common picture-taking settings Capture Plus for other picture-taking settings Video for video settings Setup for other camera settings to highlight a setting, then press OK. button (see page 13).
4 Highlight an option, then press OK. NOTE: To better understand each menu option, press the Info

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 MPpictures 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 MPmedium file size 3.1 MPsmall-to-medium file size 2.2 MP (3:2)printing on EasyShare printer docks and photo printers (at a lower resolution than 7.1MP) 2.1 MP (16:9)HDTV format 1.2 MPemail, Internet, or to conserve space
Compression Fineleast compression; best quality, and largest file size. Choose how much compression Standard (default)medium compression; medium is applied to pictures. quality, and medium file size. Basicmost compression; lowest quality, and smallest file size. Color Mode High Color Choose picture color tones. Natural Color (default) Low Color Black & White Sepia
EasyShare software also lets you change a color picture to black-and-white or sepia.
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 AFthe camera focuses when the Shutter button is pressed halfway down. Date Stamp On Imprint the date on pictures. Off (default)

Try one or more of the following
Insert a new or charged battery. If practical, connect the camera to a Kodak 3-volt AC adapter
(sold separately), then try again.
Confirm that the battery in camera is charged. Turn camera off, then on again. (Lens does not extend in
Favorites mode.) If problem still exists, get help (page 57).

Remove the lens cap.

Push the EVF/LCD button to change the display. Transfer the picture to the computer. Transfer all pictures to the computer (page 49). Take another picture. If problem continues, try internal memory
and/or another memory card. Pictures remaining Continue taking pictures. The camera is operating normally. number does not (The camera estimates the number of pictures remaining after each decrease after taking a picture is taken, based on picture size and content.) picture
Picture orientation is not accurate Flash does not fire Storage location is almost or entirely full
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.
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.

Battery life is short

Make sure the correct battery type is installed (page 63). Wipe the contacts with a clean, dry cloth before inserting a

battery in the camera.

Insert a new or charged battery (page 2).
You cannot take a picture
Turn camera off, then on again. Make sure the camera is not in
Favorites mode. If prompted, set language and date/time.
Press Shutter button all the way (page 5). Insert a new or charged battery (page 2). Wait until the AF/AE indicator turns green before attempting to
take another picture. Memory full. Transfer pictures to the computer (page 49), delete pictures (page 16), change image storage location (see page 36), or insert another card. Error message appears Follow the EVF/LCD prompts. on EVF/LCD Remove memory card from the camera. Turn the camera off, then on again. Remove the battery and wipe the contacts with a clean, dry cloth. Insert a new or charged battery (page 2). Get customer support help (page 57).

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
Computer/connectivity problems If
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). (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 48). Pictures do not transfer to computer Slide Show does not run on an external video device
Click the Help button in the EasyShare software. Adjust the camera Video Out setting (see page 37). Make sure the external device settings are correct (see the

devices users guide).

Picture quality problems If Try one or more of the following
Picture is too dark Reposition camera for more available light. Use Fill flash (page 9) or change your position so light is not behind the subject. 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 40).
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). Picture is not clear 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. Clean the lens (page 61). Make sure camera is not in Close-up/Macro mode if you are more than 27.6 in. (70 cm) from your subject. (Move further away if you are using the zoom lens in Close-up/Macro.) Place the camera on a flat, steady surface or use a tripod, especially in high-zoom settings or in low light.
Direct printing (PictBridge) problems If
Cannot locate desired picture.

Care and maintenance

If you suspect water has gotten inside the camera, remove the battery and card. Allow all components to air-dry for at least 24 hours before using the camera. Blow gently on the lens or LCD to remove dust and dirt. Wipe gently with a soft, lint-free cloth or an untreated lens-cleaning tissue. Do not use cleaning solutions unless designed specifically for camera lenses. Do not allow chemicals, such as suntan lotion, to contact painted surfaces. Service agreements may be available. Contact a dealer of Kodak products. For digital camera disposal or recycling information, contact your local authorities. In the US, visit the Electronics Industry Alliance Web site at www.eiae.org. 61

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.
Important safety instructions
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. Contact Kodak customer support.
The use of an accessory that is not recommended by Kodak may cause fire, electric shock, or injury. For approved accessories, visit www.kodak.com/go/accessories. Use only a USB-certified computer equipped with a current-limiting motherboard. Contact your computer manufacturer if you have questions. If using this product in an airplane, observe all instructions of the airline. When removing the battery, allow it to cool; it may be hot. Follow all warnings and instructions supplied by the battery manufacturer. Use only batteries approved for this product to avoid risk of explosion. Keep batteries out of the reach of children. Do not allow batteries to touch metal objects, including coins. Otherwise, a battery may short circuit, discharge energy, become hot, or leak. Do not disassemble, install backward, or expose batteries to liquid, moisture, fire, or extreme temperature.

MPEG-4

Use of this product in any manner that complies with the MPEG-4 visual standard is prohibited, except for use by a consumer engaging in personal and non-commercial activities.

Canadian DOC statement

DOC Class B ComplianceThis Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Observation des normes-Classe BCet appareil numrique de la classe B est conforme la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

Australian C-Tick

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). For more information, contact your retailer, collection facility, or appropriate local authorities; or visit www.kodak.com/go/recycle. (Product weight: 330 g.)

China RoHS

VCCI Class B ITE

Korean Class B ITE

Russian GOST-R
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Installing the software

Before connecting any cables, install the software that was included with your camera. Follow the on-screen instructions. After installing the software, return to this Getting Started Guide.
Attaching the lens cap and strap
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ENGLISH

Loading the battery
Kodak lithium digital camera Kodak Li-Ion rechargeable digital battery CRV3 (non-rechargeable) camera battery KLIC-8000

AA lithium batteries

Turning on the camera
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Setting the language, date/time

Language:

to change. OK to accept.

Date/Time:

At the prompt, press OK. to change. for previous/next field. to accept.
To update these settings in the future, see the Users Guide at www.kodak.com/go/z812support.

Taking a picture/video

Pictures 2 Press the EVF/LCD button to turn on LCD or EVF (electronic viewfinder).

EVF LCD

Videos
AF/AE indicator: Greensuccessful Redfailed Failed focus Failed exposure
3 Press the Shutter button halfway to focus and set exposure. When the AF/AE indicator turns green, press the Shutter button completely down.
3 Press the Shutter button completely down, then release. To stop recording, press and release the Shutter button again.
Reviewing pictures/videos
Press Review. (Press again to exit.) for previous/next.
Videos: Play. (Press OK to pause/unpause.) During playback to adjust the volume. During playback to play at 2X speed; press again for 4X. During playback to reverse at 2X speed; press again for 4X. Press and hold for 4 seconds to jump to a bookmark.
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Transferring pictures/videos

USB cable (U-8)

(included)
Kodak EasyShare printer dock or camera dock
(May be sold separately.)
For dock compatibility, visit www.kodak.com/go/dockcompatibility. To purchase accessories, visit www.kodak.com/go/z812accessories. To use an EasyShare dock, see its Getting Started Guide.
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! To better understand each menu option, use camera Help. Highlight a menu choice, then press. Visit www.kodak.com/go/z812support for: the users guide interactive troubleshooting and repairs interactive tutorials FAQs downloads accessories printing information product registration

Front view

1 Lens 7
Drive button (Self-timer, Burst, Exposure Bracketing) Mode dial On/Off switch
2 Low-light assist, Self-timer light, Video light Shutter button 4 Flash button 5 Strap post 6 Focus button (Close-up/Macro, Landscape, Manual Focus) 9
10 Flash 11 Microphones 12 Speaker

Back view

1 Battery compartment 2 Slot for optional SD card 3 Tripod socket 4 Dock connector 5 LCD 6 EVF/LCD button 7 EVF (Electronic viewfinder) 9 Jog dial
Note: Before inserting/removing an optional SD card, turn off the camera.
10 Info button 11 Review button 12 DC-In (3V) for optional AC adapter 13 USB, A/V Out 14 OK button Share button 18 Delete button
8 Zoom (Wide Angle/Telephoto) button 17 Menu button
Doing more with your camera
Using the 12X optical zoom
Use optical zoom to get closer to your subject. 1 Use the EVF or LCD to frame your subject. 2 Press Telephoto (T) and Wide Angle (W) to zoom in/out. NOTE: To get a focused picture every time, remember:
Zoom indicator Optical zoom range W T Digital zoom range D
Always use the auto focus framing marks. If you are using no zoom (1X, wide angle), you can be as close as 24 in. (60 cm) to your subject. (For Close-up/Macro mode, see page 12). As you zoom in (up to 12X), you need to move further from your subject.

Using digital zoom

Use digital zoom in any Still mode to get up to 4.2X magnification beyond optical zoom. Press the Telephoto (T) button past the optical zoom limit (12X). NOTE: You may notice decreased image quality when using digital zoom. The blue slider on the zoom indicator pauses and turns red when the picture quality reaches the limit for an acceptable 4 x 6-in. (10 x 15 cm) print. You cannot use digital zoom for video recording. 10

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. Wide Angle: 1.625.6 ft (0.57.8 m) Telephoto: 414.4 ft (1.24.4 m)

Mode Auto Flash Off Fill

The flash fires When the lighting conditions require it. Never Every time you take a picture, regardless of the lighting conditions. Use when the subject is in shadow or is backlit (when light is behind the subject). In low light, hold the camera steady or use a tripod. If Red Eye Preflash is on, the flash fires twice. If Red Eye Preflash is off, the camera corrects red eye without using an extra flash.

Red Eye

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 18).
Close-up/Macro, Landscape, Manual
2 Press the Focus button repeatedly until the , , or MF icon appears in the status area. NOTE: After you take the picture, the camera stays in the Close-up/Macro, Landscape, or Manual Focus setting. To exit, button until the icon turns off. press the

Details

Mode Close-up/ Macro

Purpose

For pictures Use available light instead of flash if possible. Camera in close range automatically sets the focus distance depending on the zoom position: Wide angle: 4.727.6 in. (1270 cm) Telephoto: 24.3 ft (0.61.3 m) For distant scenes MF To control focusing Camera uses infinity auto-focus. Auto-focus framing marks are not available in Landscape. Press to view 2X magnification of the central area of focus. During magnification, press to adjust focal length. Digital zoom is not available in manual focus mode. The camera focuses when the Shutter button is pressed halfway down.

Landscape Manual Focus Normal

(none) For auto focus

Using the Drive button
Mode Self-timer Burst Exposure Bracketing Normal (none) Icon(s) Purpose
See Using the self-timer See page 14 See page 14 Normal picture taking

Using the self-timer

Place camera on a tripod or flat surface. 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. delay (for a steady, shutter release on a tripod) Again for 2 pictures (after a 10- and 18-second delay) Compose the scene. Press the Shutter button halfway, then completely down. The picture is taken after the delay.
To cancel the Self-timer before the picture is taken, press the Drive button. (The Self-timer setting remains active.) www.kodak.com/go/z812support 13

Using burst

Press the Drive button to choose a burst mode.
Mode Icon First Burst Description Purpose Camera takes up to 5 pictures while the Shutter Capture an expected event. button is pressed. Example: A person swinging a golf club. Camera takes up to 30 pictures while the Shutter Capture an event when the button is pressed. When the Shutter button is precise timing is uncertain. Example: A child blowing released, only the last 5 pictures are saved. out birthday candles.

Last Burst

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.) 14

Using the Info button

Repeatedly press info In review mode
To turn on/off status icons, histogram, and picture/video information Help
picture-taking mode status icons, histogram

any menu

What the capture icons mean
Capture modesno buttons pressed
Flash Focus Date stamp Mode Album name AF control setting Drive Picture/video size Compression Pictures/time remaining Storage location Zoom Low battery AF zone Exposure metering White Balance Image stabilization ISO Aperture Shutter speed Flash compensation Exposure compensation

Capture modes

Choose the mode that best suits your subjects and surroundings.
Capture mode Smart Scene P, A, S, M
For General picture takingoffers 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 18.) Program, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, and Manual mode.

Favorites Viewing favorite pictures. Video Scene High-ISO Video with sound. Point-and-shoot simplicity when taking pictures under special conditions. (See page 17.) People in low-light scenes.
Panorama Stitching 2 or 3 pictures into 1 panoramic scene.

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.

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. 2 Press
to highlight a tab: Capture for the most common picture-taking settings Capture Plus for other picture-taking settings Video for video settings Setup for other camera settings to highlight a setting, then press OK. button (see page 15). 17

3 Press

4 Highlight an option, then press OK. NOTE: To better understand each menu option, press the Info www.kodak.com/go/z812support

P, A, S, and M modes

Use these modes when you want more control over your camera and pictures.
Mode Benefits Press Jog dial to control Offers the ease of auto shooting with full access to all Exposure compensation (how menu options. Automatically sets the shutter speed much light enters the camera), Program and aperture (f-stop) based on lighting. flash compensation, and ISO Controls depth of field (the range of sharpness). The aperture setting may be affected by optical zoom.

Aperture Priority

Aperture, exposure compensation, flash compensation, and ISO
Prevents blur when your subject is moving. The camera Shutter speed, exposure automatically sets the aperture for proper exposure. compensation, flash Shutter (To prevent blur, use a tripod for slow shutter speeds.) compensation, and ISO Priority Offers the highest level of creative control. (To prevent Aperture, shutter speed, flash blur, use a tripod for slow shutter speeds.) compensation, and ISO

Manual

Jog dial: Turn to access a setting. Press to unlock the setting. Turn to edit the setting. Press to lock the setting.
NOTE: Settings you change in P, A, S, or M modes apply only to pictures taken in those modes. 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 to reset P, A, S, or M mode to its default setting. 18
Changing P, A, S, or M mode settings
PASM Options Whiteselectable Greynon-selectable Yellowchangeable value Redout of range

Aperture

Shutter speed
Exposure Flash compensation compensation

ISOadjust the cameras sensitivity to light. Higher ISO indicates greater sensitivity. NOTE: A higher ISO may produce unwanted noise in a picture. ISO 3200 and 6400 are available only in 2.2, 2.1, and 1.2 MP picture sizes. Flash Compensationadjust flash brightness. Exposure Compensationadjust the exposure. If the picture is too light, decrease the setting; if its too dark, increase the setting. Shutter speedcontrol how long the shutter stays open. A shaking hand icon warns of slow shutter speeds. (Use a tripod for slow shutter speeds.) Aperture(also known as f-stop) control the size of the lens opening, which determines the depth of field.
Smaller f-stop numbers indicate a larger lens opening; good for low-light. Larger f-stop numbers indicate a smaller lens opening; keeps the main subject sharp; good for landscapes and well-lit conditions. 19
Working with pictures/videos

Magnifying a picture

Press Review. T Magnify 1X - 8X. View other parts of the picture. W Return to 1X.
Deleting pictures and videos
Press Review. View previous/next. Press Delete. 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 picture/video. 20
Viewing pictures as multi-up thumbnails
1 Press the Review button. 2 Press the Zoom Wide Angle (W) button to change from single-picture view to multi-up thumbnails. 3 Press Telephoto (T) to return to single-picture view.
To select multiple pictures/videos, see page 21. Press the Review button to exit Review.
Selecting multiple pictures/videos
Use the multi-select feature when you have two or more pictures/videos to print, transfer, or delete. (Multi-select is used most effectively in Multi-Up mode.) 1 Press the Review button, then picture/video. to find a

Selected pictures

2 Press OK to select pictures/videos. A check mark appears on the picture. You can now print, email, copy, protect, delete, or run a slide show of the selected pictures. You can press OK a second time to remove a check mark.

Solving camera problems

For step-by-step product support, visit www.kodak.com/go/z812support and select Interactive Troubleshooting & Repairs.
Try one or more of the following
Insert a new or charged battery. If practical, connect the camera to a Kodak 3-volt AC adapter
Camera does not turn on Battery life is short
(sold separately), then try again.
Make sure the correct battery type is installed (page 2). Wipe the contacts with a clean, dry cloth before inserting a

battery in the camera.

Insert a new or charged battery (page 2).
You cannot take a picture
Turn camera off, then on again. Make sure the camera is not in
Favorites mode. If prompted, set language and date/time.
Press Shutter button all the way down. Insert a new or charged battery (page 2). Wait until the AF/AE indicator turns green before attempting to
take another picture. Memory full. Transfer pictures to the computer (page 6), delete pictures (page 20), change image storage location, or insert another card.

Appendix

CAUTION:
Important safety instructions
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. Contact Kodak customer support. The use of an accessory that is not recommended by Kodak may cause fire, electric shock, or injury. For approved accessories, visit www.kodak.com/go/accessories. Use only a USB-certified computer equipped with a current-limiting motherboard. Contact your computer manufacturer if you have questions. If using this product in an airplane, observe all instructions of the airline. Follow all warnings and instructions supplied by the battery manufacturer. Use only batteries approved for this product to avoid risk of explosion. Keep batteries out of the reach of children. Do not allow batteries to touch metal objects, including coins. Otherwise, a battery may short circuit, discharge energy, become hot, or leak. Do not disassemble, install backward, or expose batteries to liquid, moisture, fire, or extreme temperature. 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. Do not charge non-rechargeable batteries. Visit www.kodak.com/go/batterytypes. For digital camera disposal or recycling information, contact your local authorities. In the US, visit the Electronics Industry Alliance Web site at www.eiae.org.

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. Proof of the date of purchase will be 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. 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. Warranty service will include all labor as well as any necessary adjustments and/or replacement parts. If Kodak is unable to repair or replace a Product, Kodak will, at its option, refund the purchase price paid for the Product provided the Product has been returned to Kodak along with proof of the purchase price paid. Repair, replacement, or refund of the purchase price are the sole remedies under the warranty. If replacement parts are used in making repairs, those parts may be remanufactured, or may contain remanufactured materials. If it is necessary to replace the entire Product, it may be replaced with a remanufactured Product. Remanufactured Products, parts and materials are warranted for the remaining warranty term of the original Product, or 90 days after the date of repair or replacement, whichever is longer. Limitations This warranty does not cover circumstances beyond Kodak's control. This warranty does not apply when failure is due to shipping damage, accident, alteration, modification, unauthorized service, misuse, abuse, use with incompatible accessories or attachments (such as third party ink or ink tanks), failure to follow Kodak's operation, maintenance or repacking instructions, failure to use items supplied by Kodak (such as adapters and cables), or claims made after the duration of this warranty. Kodak makes no other express or implied warranty for this product, and disclaims the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. In the event that the exclusion of any implied warranty is ineffective under the law, the duration of the implied warranty will be one year from the purchase date or such longer period as required by law. The option of repair, replacement, or refund is Kodak's only obligation. Kodak will not be responsible for any special, consequential

or incidental damages resulting from the sale, purchase, or use of this product regardless of the cause. Liability for any special, consequential or incidental damages (including but not limited to loss of revenue or profit, downtime costs, loss of the use of the equipment, cost of substitute equipment, facilities or services, or claims of your customers for such damages resulting from the purchase, use, or failure of the Product), regardless of cause or for breach of any written or implied warranty is expressly disclaimed. Your rights Some states or jurisdictions do not allow exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. Some states or jurisdictions do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific rights, and you may have other rights which vary from state to state or by jurisdiction. 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. 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. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed or used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: 1) reorient or relocate the receiving antenna; 2) increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver; 3) connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected; 4) consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for additional suggestions. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the
users authority to operate the equipment. Where shielded interface cables have been provided with the product or specified additional components or accessories elsewhere defined to be used with the installation of the product, they must be used in order to ensure compliance with FCC regulation. MPEG-4 Use of this product in any manner that complies with the MPEG-4 visual standard is prohibited, except for use by a consumer engaging in personal and non-commercial activities. 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). For more information, contact your retailer, collection facility, or appropriate local authorities; or visit www.kodak.com/go/recycle. (Product weight: 330 g.)

Australian C-Tick

Canadian DOC statement DOC Class B ComplianceThis Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Observation des normes-Classe BCet appareil numrique de la classe B est conforme la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Korean Class B ITE

China RoHS

VCCI Class B ITE
Russian GOST-R Eastman Kodak Company Rochester, NY 14650

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