CAUTION: A card can only be inserted one way; forcing it may cause damage. Inserting or removing a card when the Ready light is blinking may damage the pictures, the card, or the camera.

Taking pictures/videos

Taking a picture
Press the Shutter button halfway to focus and set exposure. When the Ready light turns green, press the Shutter button completely down.

Ready light

Framing marks
NOTE: Press to turn on/off status icons (see page 12) and histogram (see page 38). For more information on framing marks, see page 5.

Taking a video

Press the Shutter button completely down and release. To stop recording, press and release the Shutter button again.
Reviewing the picture/video just taken
After you take a picture/video, the LCD displays a quickview for several seconds. (To dismiss the quickview sooner, press the Shutter button halfway.)
Delete The picture is saved unless you press the Delete button.

Play a video

To review pictures/videos anytime, see page 13.
Using the framing marks to take pictures
Framing marks indicate the camera focus area. The camera attempts to focus on foreground subjects, even if theyre not centered in the scene. 1 Press the Shutter button halfway. When the subject is in focus, the framing marks turn green. If the camera is not focusing on the desired subject (or if the framing marks disappear), release the Shutter button and recompose the scene. 2 Press the Shutter button completely down to take the picture. NOTE: Framing marks do not appear in some SCN (scene) and Video modes. When you use AF Zone and set Center Zone (see page 29), the framing marks are fixed at Center Wide.

Capture modes

Choose the mode that best suits your subjects and surroundings.

Capture mode

General picture taking. When the Shutter button is pressed halfway, Smart Scene faces are detected, the scene is analyzed, and the best settings are applied.

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.
Taking panoramic pictures
Use panorama to stitch up to 3 pictures into a panoramic scene. NOTE: For best results, use a tripod. Individual pictures are not saved, even if panorama capture is cancelled before stitching occurs. (Picture size is set to 4.8 MP for each picture. Exposure Compensation, White Balance, Exposure Metering, AF Zone, AF Control, Color Mode, and Sharpness are set with the first picture. The flash is set to Off.) You can use the self-timer (2- and 10-second delays) while taking panoramic pictures. See page 10. 1 Turn the Mode dial to SCN. 2 Press to highlight Panorama Left-Right or Panorama Right-Left (depending on the direction you want to pan), then press the OK button. 3 Take the first picture. After a quickview, the LCD displays the liveview and an overlay from the first picture. 4 Compose the second picture. Make the overlay from the first picture cover the same portion in the new picture. (You can press the Delete button to re-take a picture.) 5 If you are taking only 2 pictures, press the OK button to stitch them together. After you take 3 pictures, the pictures are automatically stitched together.

Take 2 or 3 pictures.

Get 1 panoramic picture.
Understanding the picture-taking icons
Status icons indicate mode, feature, and camera status.
Flash Date stamp Camera mode Album name Self-timer/Burst Picture size Pictures/time remaining Storage location Zoom indicator Low battery Focus zone Exposure metering White balance Focus mode ISO speed P/M mode Aperture Exposure compensation Shutter speed

Framing marks Histogram

Working with pictures/videos
Reviewing pictures/videos
Press the Review button to view and work with your pictures/videos. Press Review again to exit. 1 Press the Review button. 2 Press to view previous/next picture/video. NOTE: Pictures taken at the 3:2 and 16:9 aspect ratios (see page 27) do not fill the LCD.

Review

Magnifying a picture during review

When you turn on Loop, the slide show is continuously repeated. 1 On the Slide Show menu, press button. 2 Press to highlight Loop, then press the OK
to highlight On, then press the OK button.
3 Press to highlight Begin Show, then press the OK button. The slide show repeats until you press the OK button or until battery power is exhausted. The Loop feature remains until you change it.
Displaying pictures/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 A/V cable (may be sold separately). For a true HDTV experience on your television, dock your camera on the Kodak EasyShare HDTV dock. Visit www.kodak.com/go/hdtvdock.
Viewing pictures/videos in different ways
Viewing as thumbnails (multi-up)
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 25. Press the Review button to exit Review.
Viewing by date, album, or image storage location
1 Press the Review button, then the Menu button. 2 Press to highlight View By, then press the OK button. 3 Press to highlight All (default), Date, Album, or Image Storage Location, then press the OK button.
Press to highlight a date or album, then press the T button. To return to the list of dates or albums, press the W button. Press the Review button to exit Review. For more about albums, see page 42.
Selecting multiple pictures/videos
Use the multi-select feature when you have two or more pictures/videos to print, transfer, or delete pictures/videos. (Multi-select is used most effectively in Multi-Up mode, page 24.) 1 Press the Review button, then picture/video. to find a

Selected pictures

2 Press the OK button to select pictures/videos. A check mark appears on the picture. You can now print, transfer, or delete the selected pictures. You can press OK a second time to remove a check mark.

Copying pictures/videos

You can copy pictures/videos from a card to internal memory or from internal memory to a card. NOTE: Before you copy, make sure that a card is inserted in the camera. Copy pictures/videos: 1 Press the Review button, then the Menu button. 2 Press 3 Press to highlight Copy To, then press the OK button. to highlight an option.
4 Press the OK button. NOTE: Pictures/videos are copied, not moved. To remove pictures/videos from the original location after copying, delete them (see page 15). Tags that you applied for print, email, and favorites are not copied. (Sound tags are copied.) Protection settings are not copied. To apply protection to a picture/video, see page 15.

Shutter speedcontrol how long the shutter stays open. 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 portraits and low-light conditions. Larger f-stop numbers indicate a smaller lens opening; keeps the main subject sharp; good for landscapes and well-lit conditions.

Description

Focus modeselect a large or concentrated area of focus.
Focus mode Normal AF Focus setting for general picture-taking. (default) Sharpness and detail in pictures at close range. Use available light instead of flash, if possible. The camera automatically sets the focus distance depending on the zoom position. The close-up distances are: Wide angle: 7.927.6 in. (0.20.7 m) Telephoto: 19.739.4 in. (0.51.0 m) Distant subjects. Auto-focus framing marks are unavailable. Focus is at center position. When MF icon appears, press OK to display focus indicator. Press to adjust the setting. A magnified image appears on the screen when adjusting focus position.

Infinity Manual

Using burst
Mode Icon Description Camera takes up to 3 pictures while the Shutter button is pressed. First Burst Purpose Capture an expected event. Example: A person swinging a golf club. Camera takes up to 30 pictures while the Capture an event when Shutter button is pressed. When the Shutter the precise timing is button is released, only the last 3 pictures are uncertain. saved. Example: A child blowing out birthday candles.

Last Burst

1 In most Still modes, press the Self-timer/Burst button. NOTE: Burst is unavailable in Portrait, Night Portrait, Night Landscape, Backlight, Fireworks, and Panorama modes. 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. NOTE: During quickview, you can delete all pictures in the burst series. To delete selectively, do so in Review (see page 15).
Using exposure compensation to adjust picture brightness
In P/M and Panorama modes, you can adjust exposure compensation before you take a picture to make your pictures darker or lighter. Only the first picture in Panorama mode can be adjustedthat adjustment is applied to the remaining pictures. 1 Press 2 Press to decrease exposure compensation. to increase exposure compensation.
An exposure compensation level between -2.0 and +2.0 is shown on the LCD as the LCD image gets darker or lighter. 3 Take the picture when you are satisfied with the exposure compensation level.

Transferring and printing pictures
CAUTION: Install EasyShare software before connecting the camera to the computer. Failure to do so may cause the software to load incorrectly.

Installing the software

1 Close all software applications that are open on your computer (including anti-virus software). 2 Place the EasyShare software CD into the CD-ROM drive. 3 Load the software: Windows OSif the install window does not appear, choose Run from the Start menu and type d:\setup.exe where d is the drive letter that contains the CD. Mac OS Xdouble-click the CD icon on the desktop, then click the Install icon. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software. NOTE: When prompted, take few minutes to electronically register your camera and software. To register later, see www.kodak.com/go/register. 5 If prompted, restart the computer. If you turned off anti-virus software, turn it back on. See the anti-virus software manual for details. For information on the software applications included on the EasyShare software CD, click the Help button in EasyShare software.
Transferring pictures with the USB cable
Turn off camera. Connect USB cable (U-8). Turn on camera. Kodak EasyShare software opens on your computer and prompts you through the transfer process.
NOTE: Visit www.kodak.com/go/howto for an online tutorial on connecting.
Also available for transferring
You can also use these Kodak products to transfer your pictures and videos.
Kodak EasyShare camera dock, Kodak EasyShare printer dock (see page 46) Kodak card reader
Purchase these and other accessories at a dealer of Kodak products or www.kodak.com/go/z1275accessories, www.kodak.com/go/z1285accessories.

Printing pictures

Printing with a Kodak EasyShare printer dock
Dock your camera to the Kodak EasyShare printer dock and print directlywith or without a computer. Purchase this and other accessories at a dealer of Kodak products or visit www.kodak.com/go/z1275accessories, www.kodak.com/go/z1285accessories.
Direct printing with a PictBridge enabled printer
Your camera is compatible with PictBridge technology, so you can print directly to PictBridge enabled printers. You need:
Camera with fully charged batteries PictBridge enabled printer USB cable (may be sold separately)
Connecting the camera to a PictBridge enabled printer 1 Turn off the camera and printer. 2 Connect the appropriate USB cable from the camera to the printer. (See your printer user guide or visit www.kodak.com/go/z1275accessories, www.kodak.com/go/z1285accessories.)

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 choose a printing option, then press the OK button. to choose a picture. Choose the number of copies. Current PicturePress
Tagged PicturesIf your printer is capable, print pictures that you tagged for printing and choose a print size. Index PrintPrint thumbnails of all pictures. This option requires one or more sheets of paper. If the printer is capable, choose a print size. All PicturesPrint all pictures in internal memory, on a card, or in Favorites. Choose the number of copies. Image StorageAccess internal memory, a card, or Favorites. NOTE: During direct printing, pictures are not permanently transferred or saved to the computer or printer. Disconnecting the camera from a PictBridge enabled printer 1 Turn off the camera and printer. 2 Disconnect the USB cable from the camera and the printer.
Using a printer that is not PictBridge enabled
For details on printing pictures from your computer, click the Help button in EasyShare software.

Ordering prints online

Kodak Gallery (www.kodakgallery.com) is one of the many online print services offered in the Kodak EasyShare software. You can easily:
Upload your pictures. Edit, enhance, and add borders to your pictures. Store pictures, and share them with family and friends. Order high-quality prints, photo greeting cards, frames, and albumsand have them delivered to your door.
Printing from an optional SD/SDHC or MMC card
Automatically print tagged pictures when you insert your card into a printer with an SD/SDHC or MMC card slot. See your printer users guide for details. Make prints at an SD/SDHC or MMC card-capable Kodak picture maker/picture kiosk. (Contact a location prior to visiting. See www.kodak.com/go/picturemaker.) Take the card to your local photo retailer for professional printing.
Dock compatibility for your camera
To see which EasyShare printer docks are compatible with your camera, visit www.kodak.com/go/dockcompatibility. Purchase camera docks, printer docks, and other accessories at a dealer of Kodak products or www.kodak.com/go/z1275accessories, www.kodak.com/go/z1285accessories.

Make sure your camera is not in Close-up mode. Move so there is at least 2 ft (0.6 m) between the camera and the

subject.

Place the camera on a flat, steady surface or use a tripod.
Picture is too dark. Turn on the flash (see page 9). Move so there is no more than 11.8 ft (3.6 m) in wide angle and 6.9 ft (2.1 m) in telephoto between the camera and the subject. Use Fill flash (see page 9) or change your position so light is not behind the subject. Increase Exposure Compensation (see page 37). Camera does not Purchase a certified SD/SDHC or MMC card. recognize Reformat the card (see page 32). SD/SDHC or MMC Caution: Formatting a card deletes all pictures and videos, card. including protected files.
Insert a card into the slot, then push to seat (see page 3). Camera freezes up Turn the camera off, then back on. Make sure the camera is turned off when a card is before inserting or removing a card. inserted or removed. Memory card full. Insert a new card (see page 3), transfer pictures to the computer (see page 45), or delete pictures (see page 15). Memory card and Transfer pictures to the computer (see page 45), then format the card internal memory or internal memory (see page 32). full. Caution: Formatting a card deletes all pictures and videos, including protected files.
Camera ready light status If
Ready light does not turn on and the camera does not work. Ready light blinks green.
Turn on the camera (see page 2). Install new batteries (see page 1) or charge rechargeable batteries. Turn camera off, then back on. Camera is operating normally.
Ready light blinks Wait. Resume picture taking when the light stops blinking and turns amber. green. Ready light blinks Install new batteries (see page 1) or charge rechargeable batteries. red and camera turns off. Ready light glows Transfer pictures to the computer (see page 45), delete pictures from steady red. the camera (see page 15), switch image storage locations (see page 31), or insert a card with available memory (see page 3). Wait. Resume picture taking when the light turns green. Change the image storage location to internal memory (see page 31), or use a different card. Ready light is off or Camera is operating normally. glows steady green.
Camera/computer communications If Try one or more of the following
The computer does Turn on the camera (see page 2). not communicate Install new batteries (see page 1) or charge rechargeable batteries. with the camera. Connect cable to camera and computer port (see page 45). Install the software (see page 44). Disconnect the USB cable. Close all open applications. Re-install the software (see page 44). Disconnect camera from the computer. Close all software applications, reconnect camera. Cannot transfer Disconnect USB cable. (If using camera dock or printer dock, pictures. disconnect cable and remove camera from dock). Close all open applications. Re-install the software (see page 44). (The Add New Disconnect the USB cable. Close all open applications. Re-install the Hardware Wizard software (see page 44). cannot locate drivers.)

Software

Get information on EasyShare software www.kodak.com/go/easysharesw (or click the Help button in EasyShare software) Get help with the Windows operating system and www.kodak.com/go/pcbasics working with digital pictures
Get support for other cameras, software, accessories Get information on Kodak EasyShare printer docks Get information on Kodak inkjet products Optimize your printer for truer, more vibrant colors Register your camera www.kodak.com/go/support www.kodak.com/go/printerdocks www.kodak.com/go/inkjet www.kodak.com/go/onetouch www.kodak.com/go/register
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Appendix

Camera specifications
For more specifications, visit www.kodak.com/go/z1275support, www.kodak.com/go/z1285support CCD1/1.72 in. (4:3 aspect ratio) PixelsTotal: 4088 x 3040 (12.43 MP) Effective: 4011 x 3011 (12.08 MP), including ring pixels ISO speedAuto: 64400 Selectable: 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 (ISO 3200 is available only in 1.2, 2.1, 2.2, and 3.1 MP picture size.) Optics5X optical zoom lens, 35 mm175 mm (35 mm equivalent); f/2.8f/5.1 Lens barrierAutomatic built-in Digital zoom5.0X continuous Combined zoom25X Shutter speedMechanical shutter with CCD electronic; 1/20008 secs. Color display6.4 cm (2.5 in) color hybrid LCD; 115 K (480 x 240) pixels; 30 fps External storageOptional SD/SDHC or MMC Card trademark of the SD Card Association.). (The SD logo is a
Internal storage64 MB (58 MB available for image storage. 1 MB equals one million bytes.) Image file formatStill: EXIF 2.21 (JPEG compression); file organization: DCF Video: QuickTime, MPEG4; G.711 (audio)
Output image size12.0 MP (4:3): 4000 x 3000 pixels 10.7 MP (3:2): 4000 x 2664 pixels 9.0 MP (16:9): 4000 x 2256 pixels 6.0 MP (4:3): 2832 x 2128 pixels 3.1 MP (4:3): 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 960 pixels Color modesHigh Color, Natural Color, Low Color, Black & White, Sepia SharpnessHigh, Normal, Low White balanceAuto, Daylight, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Open Shade Focus systemTTL-AF (through-the-lens auto focus); Multi-zone AF, and Center-zone AF; Working range: 0.6 m (24 in.)infinity @ wide normal 0.9 m (35.4 in.)infinity @ telephoto normal 0.20.7 m (7.927.6 in.) @ wide macro 0.51.0 m (19.739.4 in.) @ telephoto macro 10 m (32.8 ft)infinity @ wide Landscape 10 m (32.8 ft)infinity @ telephoto Landscape Exposure meteringTTL-AE; Multi-pattern; Center-weighted; Center spot Exposure compensation+/-2.0 EV with 1/3 EV steps Exposure bracketing3 images with selectable +/- 0.3, 0.7, and 1.0 EV steps Capture modesSmart Scene, P/M, High ISO, Digital Image Stabilization, SCN modes, Video Self-timer2 seconds, 10 seconds, or 2-shot 58

Video captureHD720p (1280 x 720 @ 30 fps), VGA (640 x 480 @30 fps), QVGA (320 x 240 @30 fps) Burst modeMaximum 3 pictures @ 1.7 fps; Auto Exposure, Auto Focus, Auto White Balance executed for first shot only Electronic flashAuto flash; Guide no. 8.3 @ ISO 100; working range at ISO 400: 0.65.9 m (219.3 ft) @ Wide 0.63.2 m (210.5 ft) @ Tele Flash modesAuto, Fill, Red-eye, Off Communication with computerUSB 2.0 high speed (PIMA 15740 protocol) via USB cable model U-8; USB 2.0 full speed (PIMA 15740 protocol) via EasyShare camera dock, printer dock, or HDTV dock Video outputNTSC or PAL selectable PictBridge compatibilityYes Power2 Kodak oxy-alkaline digital camera batteries AA ZR6 (non-rechargeable); 2-AA lithium digital camera batteries; 2 Kodak Ni-MH rechargeable digital camera batteries AA; 1 Kodak lithium digital camera battery CRV3 (non-rechargeable); 1 Kodak Ni-MH rechargeable digital camera battery KAA2HR, 3V AC adapter; EasyShare camera dock, printer dock, or HDTV dock Auto power offSelectable 1, 3, 5, 10 minutes MicrophoneYes SpeakerYes Sound tagYes Date stampNone, YYYY/MM/DD, MM/DD/YYYY, DD/MM/YYYY Tripod mount1/4 inch Size9 x 6.5 x 3.2 cm (3.5 x 2.5 x 1.2 in.) @ power off Weight161 g (5.7 oz) without battery or card Operating temperature32-104F (0-40C)

Storage capacities

The LCD displays the number of pictures (or minutes/seconds of video) remaining. For average SD card capacities, visit www.kodak.com/go/SDcapacities. 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.
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/z1275downloads, www.kodak.com/go/z1285downloads.
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. Read and 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. For more information on batteries, see www.kodak.com/go/batterytypes.

Battery life

CRV3 lithium battery: 480580 pictures AA (2) lithium batteries: 380480 pictures Ni-MH rechargeable digital camera battery (per charge): 270370 pictures AA (2) Ni-MH rechargeable batteries (per charge): 270370 pictures AA (2) Ni-Mn batteries: 120170 pictures Approximate number of pictures in Smart Scene mode. (CIPA testing method using 128 MB SD card.) Actual battery life may vary based on usage.

Extending battery life

See Auto Power Off (see page 32). 61
Limit activities that quickly deplete battery power (reviewing pictures on the camera, excessive use of the flash). Dirt on the battery contacts can affect battery life. Wipe the contacts with a clean, dry cloth before loading batteries in the camera. Battery performance is reduced at temperatures below 41 F (5 C). When using your camera in cold weather, carry spare batteries and keep them warm. Do not discard cold batteries that do not work; when they return to room temperature, they may be usable.

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 in your country. Contact a dealer of Kodak products for more information. 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 or the Kodak Web site at www.kodak.com/go/z1275support, www.kodak.com/go/z1285support.

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 Kodaks 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 Kodaks 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 Kodaks 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.

Regulatory compliance

FCC compliance and advisory
Kodak EasyShare Z1275/Z1285 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.

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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.

Loading the batteries

Ni-MH (rechargeable)
CRV3 lithium (non-rechargeable)
2 AA (rechargeable or non-rechargeable)
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Turning on the camera

Setting the language, date/time
Language: to change. OK to accept. Date/Time: to change. for previous/next field. OK to accept.
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Taking a picture/video

Pictures 1 Videos 2
Ready Framing light marks
3 Press the Shutter button halfway to focus and set exposure. When the Ready light turns green, press the Shutter button completely down.
3 Press the Shutter button completely down and release. To stop recording, press and release the Shutter button again.
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Reviewing pictures/videos
Press Review. (Press again to exit.) for previous/next picture/video. Videos: Play OK Pause/unpause Adjust the volume 2X, 4X forward 2X, 4X reverse

Review

Transferring pictures/videos

USB cable

1 Turn off camera. 2 Connect USB cable. 3 Turn on camera.
Kodak EasyShare software opens on your computer USB and prompts you through cable the transfer process. U-8
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/z1275accessories. To use an EasyShare dock, see its Getting Started Guide.
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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! Visit www.kodak.com/go/z1275support and www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter for: the extended users guide interactive troubleshooting and repairs interactive tutorials FAQs downloads accessories printing information product registration
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Front view

Mode dial Shutter button Self-timer/Video light On/Off button Flash button
Self-timer/Burst button Flash Speaker Microphone

10 Lens

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Back view

1 LCD 2 OK/ 3 Ready light 4 LCD/Info button 5 Delete button 6 Wide angle (W) button 7 Telephoto (T) button 8 Strap post 9 Slot for optional SD or MMC card
10 USB, A/V Out 11 DC-In, for optional 3V AC adapter 12 Share button 13 Menu button 14 Review button 15 Battery compartment 16 Tripod socket 17 Dock connector
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Doing more with your camera

Capture modes

Choose the mode that best suits your subjects and surroundings.

Capture mode

General picture taking. When the Shutter button is pressed halfway, Smart Scene faces are detected, the scene is analyzed, and the best settings are applied.
Program, Manual modes for more creative control. (See page 18). People in low-light scenes indoors using a higher ISO.

ISO High ISO

Digital Minimizing the effects of camera shake and subject movement. Image Stabilization

SCN Scene

Video Favorites
Point-and-shoot simplicity when taking pictures under special conditions. Capturing video with sound. (See page 3.) Viewing favorite pictures.

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Using optical zoom

Use optical zoom to get up to 5X closer to your subject while taking pictures/videos. Optical zoom is effective when the lens is no closer than 24 in. (60 cm) to the subject or 7.9 in. (20 cm) in Close-up mode. Zoom indicator
Optical zoom range W T Digital zoom range
1 Press Telephoto (T) to zoom in. Press Wide Angle (W) to zoom out. The zoom indicator shows zoom status. 2 Take the picture or video.

Using digital zoom

Use digital zoom to get up to 5X beyond optical zoom while taking pictures. Press Telephoto (T) to the maximum optical zoom. Release the button, then press it again. NOTE: You may notice decreased image quality when using digital zoom. The slider on the zoom indicator turns red when the picture quality reaches the limit for an acceptable 4 x 6-in. (10 x 15 cm) print.
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Using the flash

Use the flash when you take pictures at night, indoors, or outdoors in heavy shadows.
Press the button repeatedly to scroll through flash modes. (See flash modes below.)

Flash modes Auto Fill

Flash fires When the lighting conditions require it. Every time you take a picture, regardless of the lighting conditions. Use when the subject is in shadow or is backlit (when the light is behind the subject). In low light, hold the camera steady or use a tripod. If Red-eye Pre-flash is turned on: The flash fires once so the eyes become accustomed to the flash, then fires again when the picture is taken.
If Red-eye Pre-flash is turned off: Red-eye The flash fires once and the camera automatically corrects red-eye in the picture. Off Never.
Flash-to-subject distance Wide angle: 219.3 ft (0.65.9 m) @ ISO 400 Telephoto: 210.5 ft (0.63.2 m) @ ISO 400 10
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Using the self-timer

Use the self-timer when you want to be included in a picture, or to ensure a steady Shutter button press.

Place camera on a tripod or flat surface. In most Still modes, press the Self-Timer/Burst button
Once for a 10-second delay (so you have time to get into the scene) Again for a 2-second delay (for a steady, auto-shutter release on a tripod) Again for 2-shot (one picture taken after 10 seconds and another picture taken 8 seconds later)
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 Self-timer/Burst button , or press the Shutter button completely down. Use the same procedure to use the self-timer in Video mode, 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. www.kodak.com/go/z1275support 11
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Understanding the picture-taking icons
Status icons indicate mode, feature, and camera status.
Flash Date stamp Camera mode Album name Self-timer/Burst Picture size Pictures/time remaining Storage location Zoom indicator Low battery Focus zone Exposure metering White balance Focus mode ISO speed P/M mode Aperture Exposure compensation Shutter speed

Framing marks Histogram

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2 Press

Working with pictures/videos

Deleting pictures/videos

1 Press the Review button. to find a picture/video. 3 Press the Delete button. 4 Follow the screen prompts.
Using the undo delete feature
If you accidentally delete a picture/video, use Undo Delete to retrieve it. This feature is available only immediately after you delete a picture/video in Review mode (when the Undo Delete option appears). 1 Press to highlight Undo Delete. 2 Press OK. The deleted picture/video appears. 3 Select Exit to exit the Delete menu.
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Using the menu button in Review
1 Press the Review button, then the Menu button. 2 Press
to choose 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 Choose an option, then press the OK button.
Options View By Album Slide Show Multi-up Copy To Protect/Unprotect Select/Deselect All Videos Pictures Options Perfect Touch tech. Crop Sound Tags Make Picture Trim Action Print Bookmark

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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 2 Press the Menu button, then 3 Press 4 Choose Record, then press OK. 5 Follow the screen prompts. The sound tag is applied to your picture. Press the Menu button to exit the menu. to find a picture. to highlight the Edit tab.
to highlight Sound Tag. Press the OK button.

Playing a sound tag

1 Press the Review button, then tagged picture. 2 Press 3 Press

to find a

to play the sound tag. to adjust the volume.
4 Press OK to stop playback. 15
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Understanding the review icons

Pictures

Favorite tag Email tag Kodak Perfect Touch tech. Review mode Album name Sound tag Protected Print tag/number of prints Picture number Image storage location Low battery

Scroll arrows

Videos
Protected Favorite tag Email tag Review mode Album name Video length Video number Image storage location
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Using the Menu button to change settings
NOTE: Some settings remain until you change them; others remain until you turn off the camera. 1 Press the Menu button. 2 Press
to highlight a menu tab: Capture for the most common picture-taking settings. Capture Plus for other picture-taking settings. Setup for other camera settings. to highlight a setting, then press the OK button.
4 Choose an option, then press the OK button. NOTE: Press the LCD/Info button for information about camera settings and options. Some capture modes (page 8) offer limited settings.
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P and M modes

Use Program and Manual modes when you want more control over your camera and pictures.

to change modes

to control
Ease of auto shooting with full access to most menu options. The camera automatically sets the Program shutter speed and aperture (f-stop) based on the scene lighting. The highest level of creative control. (To prevent blur, use a tripod for slow shutter speeds.) Manual
Exposure compensation (how much light enters the camera), Focus mode, and ISO speed Aperture, shutter speed, focus mode, and ISO speed
NOTE: Settings you change in P or M mode apply only to pictures taken in that mode. For example, if you change the Color Mode to Sepia while in P or M mode, you retain the default setting of Color for Smart scene and Scene modes. The settings, including Flash, are maintained for P and M modeseven when you change modes or turn off the camera.
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Changing P or M mode settings
P/M modes control ISO, Focus, exposure compensation, shutter speed, and aperture (f-number, also known as f-stop). Use the Menu button to control all other settings.
P/M Options Whiteselectable Greynon-selectable Yellowchangeable value Redout of range
Focus mode ISO speed Exposure compensation Shutter speed Aperture Mode
1 Turn the Mode dial to P/M. The mode options are displayed. 2 Use to move between settings and to change the value. NOTE: Some settings may be unavailable (see P/M color options above). The arrows disappear when you cannot make further value changes. 3 Take a picture.
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P/M modesee page 18. ISO speedadjust the sensitivity to light. Higher ISO indicates greater sensitivity. NOTE: A higher ISO may produce unwanted noise in a picture. 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. 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 portraits and low-light conditions. Larger f-stop numbers indicate a smaller lens opening; keeps the main subject sharp; good for landscapes and well-lit conditions.

Description

Focus modeselect a large or concentrated area of focus.

Focus mode

Normal AF Focus setting for general picture-taking. Macro Infinity Manual Sharpness and detail in pictures at close range. The camera automatically sets the focus distance depending on the zoom position. Distant subjects. Auto-focus framing marks are unavailable. Focus is at center position. When MF icon appears, press OK to display focus indicator. Press to adjust the setting.

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Solving camera problems

For step-by-step product support, visit www.kodak.com/go/z1275support and select Interactive Troubleshooting & Repairs. Camera problems Try one or more of the following
Install new batteries (see page 1). Charge rechargeable batteries. Remove the battery, then reinsert or replace it. If the camera still does
Camera does not turn on. Camera does not turn off.
not function, visit www.kodak.com/go/z1275support and select Interactive Troubleshooting & Repairs.
Short battery life Wipe the contacts with a clean, dry cloth before loading batteries in with Kodak Ni-MH the camera. rechargeable Limit activities that deplete battery power: reviewing pictures/videos digital camera and excessive use of the flash. batteries. Use the Battery Refresh feature on your camera dock, printer dock, or battery charger (if equipped). Shutter button Turn on the camera (see page 2). does not work. Wait until the Ready light stops blinking red before attempting to take another picture. Transfer pictures to the computer (see page 4), delete pictures from the camera (page 13), switch image storage locations, or insert a card with available memory (page 7).
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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. 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. 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.

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For more information on batteries, see www.kodak.com/go/batterytypes. 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 Kodaks 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 Kodaks 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 Kodaks 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,

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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.

Regulatory compliance

FCC compliance and advisory
Kodak EasyShare Z1275 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
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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.

Australian C-Tick

Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment labeling
In the European Union, do not discard this product as unsorted municipal waste. Contact your local authorities or go to www.kodak.com/go/recycle for recycling program information.

Canadian DOC statement

Observation des normes-Classe B Cet appareil numrique de la classe B est conforme la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

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.
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Korean Class B ITE

VCCI Class B ITE

China RoHS

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Russian GOST-R

Eastman Kodak Company Rochester, NY 14650 AIO-40
Eastman Kodak Company Rochester, New York 14650 Eastman Kodak Company, 2007 Kodak and EasyShare are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company. 4J6186_en