Kodak EasyShare Z81612/ZD8612 IS digital camera

Extended user guide

www.kodak.com For interactive tutorials, visit www.kodak.com/go/howto For help with your camera, visit www.kodak.com/go/z8612support
Eastman Kodak Company Rochester, NY 14650 Eastman Kodak Company, 2008 All screen images are simulated. Kodak, EasyShare, and Perfect Touch are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company. P/N 4F8006_en

Product features

Front view
Zoom Telephoto/Wide Angle Shutter button Flash, Focus, Self-timer/Burst buttons Flash Mode dial
Self-timer/Auto focus assist/Video light Speaker Microphone Lens

www.kodak.com/go/support

Back view
LCD Info, Review, Delete, Menu buttons Power button , OK Slot for optional SD or SDHC card USB, A/V Out
DC-In, for optional 3V AC adapter Battery compartment Share button Tripod socket Dock connector

Table of contents

1 Setting up your camera...1
Attaching the strap.... 1 Loading the battery.... 1 Turning on the camera.... 2 Setting the language, date/time... 2 Storing pictures on an optional SD or SDHC card.. 3
2 Taking pictures/videos...4
Taking a picture.... 4 Capture modes... 6 Using optical zoom.... 8 Taking flash pictures... 9 Using focus modes... 10 Taking self-timer pictures... 11 Taking burst pictures... 12 Taking panoramic pictures... 13 Understanding the picture-taking icons... 14
3 Working with pictures/videos..15
Reviewing pictures/videos... 15 Deleting pictures/videos... 17 Using the menu button in Review... 18 Adding sound tags... 19 Cropping pictures... 20 Using Kodak Perfect Touch technology... 20 Editing videos... 21 Running a slide show.... 23 Viewing pictures/videos in different ways... 26 Selecting multiple pictures/videos... 27 Copying pictures/videos... 27 Understanding the review icons.. 28
4 Doing more with your camera...29
Using the Menu button to change settings.. 29 Using the framing grid to compose a picture.. 35 Using PASM modes... 35 Using exposure compensation to adjust brightness.. 37 Using the histogram to view picture brightness.. 37 Sharing your pictures... 38
5 Transferring and printing pictures..42
Installing the software... 42 Transferring pictures with the USB cable.. 43 Printing pictures... 44 Dock compatibility for your camera.. 46
6 Troubleshooting....Getting help...52

Helpful links... 52

8 Appendix...54
Camera specifications... 54 Storage capacities.... 57 Upgrading your software and firmware... 57 Important safety instructions... 57 Battery life... 58 Care and maintenance... 59 Limited warranty.... 59 Regulatory compliance... 61

Setting up your camera

Attaching the strap

Loading the battery

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

(non-rechargeable)

2 AA lithium (non-rechargeable) Alkaline batteries are NOT compatible.
To extend battery life, see page 58.

Turning on the camera

The flash opens automatically.
Note: After you turn off the camera, carefully push down the flash to close it.
Setting the language, date/time

Language:

to change OK to accept

Date/Time:

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 33). 2
Storing pictures on an optional SD or SDHC card
Your camera has internal memory. You can purchase an SD or SDHC card to store more pictures and videos (www.kodak.com/go/z8612accessories). NOTE: To choose a storage location for pictures and videos, see page 32.
Turn off the camera before inserting or removing a card.
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
2 Press the Shutter button halfway to lock the focus. When the framing marks turn green, press the Shutter button completely down.
Smart Scene mode Framing marks
NOTE: For more information on Smart Scene and other modes, see page 6. Press to turn on/off status icons (see page 14) and histogram (see page 37). 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.

Video mode

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.)
The picture is saved unless you press the Delete button.

Delete

Play a video
To review pictures/videos anytime, see page 15.
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, the framing marks are fixed at Center Wide.

First Burst

Purpose
Camera takes up to 4 pictures while the Shutter Capture an expected button is pressed. event. Example: A person swinging a golf club. 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 4 pictures are saved. uncertain. Example: A child blowing out birthday candles.

Last Burst

Taking panoramic pictures
Use panorama to stitch up to 3 pictures into a panoramic scene. 1 Place the camera on a tripod or flat surface. Turn the Mode dial to Panorama 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 delete all pictures and re-take them.) 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.
NOTE: 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 11.
Understanding the picture-taking icons
Status icons indicate mode, feature, and camera status.
Self-timer/Burst Picture size Flash mode Focus mode Capture mode Exposure bracketing Date stamp Pictures/time remaining Storage location Zoom indicator Auto focus control White balance Focus zone Exposure metering Image Stabilizer Low battery Aperture Shutter speed ISO speed Flash compensation Exposure compensation

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.

Review

2 Press to view previous/next picture/video. NOTE: Pictures taken at the 3:2 and 16:9 aspect ratios (see page 29) do not fill the LCD.
Magnifying a picture during review

W/T OK

magnify 2X - 8X view other parts of the picture return to 1X
NOTE: If you press the W button while at 1X, the view changes from single-picture to multi-up thumbnails. (See page 26.)

Playing a video

Playback speed 4X 2X 1X 2X Reverse
1 Press the Review button.

2 Press 3 Press

to locate previous/next video. to play a video. to adjust the volume.

Forward

Press OK to pause/unpause. Press during playback to play at 2X speed; press again for 4X. Press during playback to reverse at 2X speed; press again for 4X.
Viewing picture/video information
1 Press the Review button. 2 Repeatedly press the Info info. button to turn on/off status icons and picture/video

Deleting pictures/videos

1 Press the Review button. 2 Press 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.
Protecting pictures/videos from deletion
1 Press the Review button. 2 Press to find a picture/video. 3 Press the Menu button. 4 Press to highlight Protect, then press OK. The Protect icon appears with the protected picture/video. Press the Menu button to exit the menu. CAUTION: Formatting internal memory or an SD or SDHC card deletes all (including protected) pictures/videos. (Formatting internal memory also deletes email addresses and tag names.)
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.

Searching pictures by date, favorites, or other tag
If you have many pictures on your camera or card, you can sort them so that only some are visible at a time. You can sort by the date a picture was taken orif youve tagged pictures with a favorites tag or a tag that you createdyou can sort by tag. 1 Press the Review button, then the Menu button. 2 Press 3 Press to highlight Search, then press OK. to highlight the Date, Favorite, or Tag tab, then to select a folder.
4 Press to highlight a folder, then press OK. (If you chose a Month/Year folder, press OK to see the Day folders.) When you are finished choosing tabs and folders, highlight Exit and press OK. 5 To see the results of your search, highlight Save, then press OK. Pictures are displayed in multi-up view. Press to view them. Press the Telephoto (T) button to view the picture full-screen. Press the Wide Angle (W) button to return to multi-up view. Press the Review button to exit Review. (The search is discarded.)
For more about tags, see page 38. To select multiple pictures/videos, see page 27.
Selecting multiple pictures/videos
Use the multi-select feature when you have two or more pictures/videos to print, copy, or delete. (Multi-select can also be used in Multi-Up mode, page 26.) 1 Press the Review button, then picture/video. to find a

Selected pictures

2 Press the OK button to select pictures/videos. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 until the desired pictures/videos are selected. A check mark appears on the picture. You can now print, copy, 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, 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 17). Protection settings are not copied. To apply protection to a picture/video, see page 17.
Understanding the review icons

Pictures

Print tag Email tag Protected Favorite tag Review mode Selected picture
Picture number Image storage location Perfect Touch tech.

Tag Scroll arrows

Low battery

Videos

Email tag Protected Review mode Selected picture Video length Video number Image storage location
Doing more with your camera
Using the Menu button to change settings

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 card
Automatically print tagged pictures when you insert your card into a printer with an SD/SDHC card slot. See your printer users guide for details. Make prints at an SD/SDHC 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/z8612accessories.

Troubleshooting

For step-by-step product support, visit www.kodak.com/go/z8612support 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/z8612support and select Interactive Troubleshooting & Repairs.
Flash is not open. If the camera is on but the flash is closed, move the On/Off button to On again. After your turn off the camera, close the flash. Pictures remaining The camera is operating normally. Continue taking pictures. number does not decrease after taking a picture. Stored pictures are Retake pictures. Do not insert or remove card while the camera is on. corrupted. Keep rechargeable batteries charged. Transfer the pictures to the computer (see page 43), then format the card or internal memory (see page 34). Caution: Formatting a card deletes all pictures and videos, including protected files. In Review mode, Check the image storage location setting (see page 32). you do not see a When taking pictures, make sure that the Shutter button is pressed picture (or the completely down. expected picture) If problem persists, visit www.kodak.com/go/z8612support and select on the LCD screen. Interactive Troubleshooting and Repairs.

Try one or more of the following
In Review mode, a Transfer the picture to the computer (see page 43), then format the blue or black card or internal memory (see page 34). screen is displayed Caution: Formatting a card deletes all pictures and videos, instead of a including protected files. picture. Take another picture. If screen is still blue or black, visit www.kodak.com/go/z8612support and select Interactive Troubleshooting and Repairs. Shutter button Turn on the camera (see page 2). does not work. Wait until the Image Storage icon stops blinking red before attempting to take another picture. Transfer pictures to the computer (see page 43), delete pictures from the camera (page 17), switch image storage locations (see page 32), or insert a card with available memory (page 3). If problem persists, visit www.kodak.com/go/z8612support and select Interactive Troubleshooting and Repairs. Slide show does Adjust the camera Video Out setting (NTSC or PAL, see page 34). not run on external See the external devices users guide. video device. Picture is too light. When using the flash, move so there is at least 2 ft (0.6 m) between the camera and the subject. Decrease Exposure Compensation (see page 37). Picture is not clear. Clean the lens (see page 59).
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 25.6 ft (7.8 m) in wide angle and 14.4 ft (4.4 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 card. recognize Format the card in the camera (see page 34). SD/SDHC card. Caution: Formatting a card deletes all pictures and videos, 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 Try another SD/SDHC card. removed. Memory card full. Insert a new card (see page 3), transfer pictures to the computer (see page 43), or delete pictures (see page 17). Memory card and Transfer pictures to the computer (see page 43), then format the card internal memory or internal memory (see page 34). full. Caution: Formatting a card deletes all pictures and videos, including protected files.

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 43). Install the software (see page 42). Disconnect the USB cable. Close all open applications. Re-install the software (see page 42). 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 42). (The Add New Hardware Wizard Disconnect the USB cable. Close all open applications. Re-install the software (see page 42). cannot locate drivers.) Try another USB port, or another computer. Try transferring pictures using a card reader.

LCD messages If

No images to display
Change image storage location setting (see page 32). Memory card requires Insert a new card (see page 3) or format the card (see formatting page 34). Memory card cannot be read Caution: Formatting a card deletes all pictures and videos, including protected files. (Please format memory card or insert another card) Only one USB connection Unplug the USB cable from the camera. allowed. Disconnect cable or rem. (remove) camera from dock.
Internal memory requires formatting Internal memory cannot be read (Please format internal memory)
Format the internal memory (see page 34).
Caution: Formatting deletes all pictures and videos, including protected files. (Formatting internal memory also deletes email addresses, tag names, and Favorites. To restore them, see the Kodak EasyShare software Help.)
No memory card (Files not Insert a card (see page 3). copied) Not enough space to copy files Delete pictures from the image storage location you are (Files not copied) copying to (see page 17), or insert a new card (see page 3). Memory card is locked (Insert Insert a new card (see page 3), move the switch on the new memory card) card to unlock the card, or change the image storage location to internal memory (see page 32). Memory card is unusable Insert a new card (see page 3) or format the card (see (Insert new memory card) page 34). Caution: Formatting a card deletes all pictures and videos, including protected files. High camera temperature. Leave the camera off for ten minutes, then turn it back on. (Camera will be turned off.) If the message reappears, visit www.kodak.com/go/z8612support and select Interactive Troubleshooting & Repairs. Can only mark image with 32 Delete one or more tag names associated with the image tag names. Only the first 32 (see page 41). tag names will be saved. Unrecognized file format Transfer the picture to the computer (see page 43), or delete it (page 17). Camera error #XXXX. See Turn camera off, then back on. If the message reappears, users guide. visit www.kodak.com/go/z8612support and select Interactive Troubleshooting & Repairs.

Video sizeVGA (640 x 480 @30 fps); QVGA (320 x 240 @30 fps) PowerAA lithium (non-rechargeable; not alkaline); 1 Kodak lithium digital camera battery CRV3 (non-rechargeable); 1 Kodak Li-Ion rechargeable digital camera battery KLIC-8000; 3V AC adapter; Kodak EasyShare docks Burst modeMaximum 4 pictures @ 1.7 fps; Auto Exposure, Auto Focus, Auto White Balance executed for first shot only Self-timer2 seconds, 10 seconds, or 2-shot Communication with computerUSB 2.0 full speed (PIMA 15740 protocol) via USB cable model U-8; USB 2.0 full speed (PIMA 15740 protocol) via compatible EasyShare dock Video outputNTSC or PAL selectable PictBridge compatibilityYes Auto power offSelectable 1, 3, 5, 10 minutes MicrophoneYes SpeakerYes Sound tagYes Date stampYes Tripod mount1/4 inch Size104 x 65.6 x 70.5 mm (4.1 x 2.6 x 2.8 in.) @ power off Weight290 g (10.2 oz) without battery or card Operating temperature32-104F (040C)

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/z8612downloads.
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. 57

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 Z81612/ZD8612 IS 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.

Australian C-Tick

Canadian DOC statement
DOC Class B Compliance This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Observation des normes-Classe B Cet appareil numrique de la classe B est conforme la norme NMB-003 du Canada. FCC and Industry Canada This device complies with Industry Canada RSS-210 and FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment labeling
EU: It is the final user's responsibility to discard this equipment into an approved, segregated collection scheme to enable its suitable treatment/disposal and to improve human/environmental protection. For more information, see your retailer, local authority, or www.kodak.com/go/recycle. (Product weight: 290 g.)

Korean Class B ITE

VCCI Class B ITE

China RoHS

Russian GOST-R
Eastman Kodak Company Rochester, NY 14650 AIO-40
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printing from a card, 46 from computer, 45 optimizing printer, 52 order online, 46 PictBridge technology, 44 tagged pictures, 46 with EasyShare printer dock, 44 problem-solving, 47 program and manual, 6 protecting pictures, videos, 17 Q quickview setting, 32 using, 5 R ready light, 4 recycling, disposal, 59, 63 red-eye, flash, 9 regulatory information, 61 repair, 52 review button, 15 reviewing pictures/videos after taking, 15 as you take them, 5 deleting, 17 protecting, 17 slide show, 23 running a slide show, 23 S scene modes, 6 backlight, 7 68
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color mode, 30 date and time, 2 date stamp, 32 exposure bracketing, 32 exposure metering, 31 flash, 9 focus zone, 32 image stabilizer, 33 image storage, 32 LCD brightness, 32 orientation sensor, 34 picture size, 29 picture taking modes, 6 picture/video, 29 quickview, 32 self-timer, 11 sharpness, 31 sound volume, 34 tag, 33 video out, 34 video size, 30 white balance, 31 sharing pictures, videos, 38 sharpness, 31 shutter button, i problems, 48 self-timer delay, 11 speed, 35 slide show continuous loop, 24 problems, 48 running, 23 smart scene, 6
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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 User Guide.

Loading the batteries

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

(non-rechargeable)

2 AA lithium (non-rechargeable) Alkaline batteries are NOT compatible.
www.kodak.com/go/z8612support

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Attaching the strap

Turning on the camera
Note: After you turn off the camera, carefully push down the flash to close it.
www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter
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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 Smart Scene mode 1 Videos Video mode

Framing marks

2 Press the Shutter button halfway to lock the focus. When the framing marks turn green, press the Shutter button completely down.
2 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
Review previous/next picture/video
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/z8612accessories. 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/z8612support and www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter for: the extended user guide interactive troubleshooting and repairs interactive tutorials FAQs downloads accessories printing information product registration
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Front view

Zoom Telephoto/Wide Angle Shutter button Flash, Focus, Self-timer/Burst buttons Flash Mode dial
Self-timer/Auto focus assist/Video light Speaker Microphone Lens
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Back view

LCD Info, Review, Delete, Menu buttons On/Off button , OK Slot for optional SD or SDHC card USB, A/V Out
DC-In, for optional 3V AC adapter Battery compartment Share button Tripod socket Dock connector
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Doing more with your camera
For General picture taking offers an excellent balance of image quality and ease of use. When the Shutter button is pressed halfway, faces are detected, the scene is analyzed, and the best settings are applied. More creative control. (See page 20).

Capture modes

Capture mode Smart Scene Program Aperture priority Shutter priority Manual

P A S M

ISO High ISO SCN Scene
People in low-light scenes.
Point-and-shoot simplicity under special conditions. Panorama Stitching 2 or 3 pictures into 1 panoramic scene. Video with sound. (See page 4.)
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Using optical zoom

Use optical zoom to get up to 12X closer to your subject before taking pictures/videos. 1 Use the LCD to frame your subject. 2 Press Telephoto (T) or Wide (W) to zoom in/out. NOTE: To get a focused picture every time, remember:

Optical zoom W T Digital zoom D
Use the auto focus framing marks, page 4. As you zoom in, move away from your subject.
Focus distance Auto Macro 24 in. (60 cm)infinity @ wide 3.9 ft (1.2m)infinity @ telephoto 4.723.7 in. (1260 cm) @ wide 24.3 ft (0.61.3m) @ telephoto
Use digital zoom to get up to 5X beyond optical zoom while taking pictures.You may notice decreased image quality when using digital zoom.
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Taking flash pictures

Use the flash when you take pictures at night, indoors, or outdoors in heavy shadows. The flash opens when you turn on the camera. Press the Flash button repeatedly to scroll through flash modes. (See flash modes below.)
Flash-to-subject distance in Smart Scene mode Wide angle Telephoto 1.625.6 ft (0.57.8m) 3.914.4 ft (1.24.4 m)
Flash modes Auto Off Fill
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 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 (in the Setup menu): the flash fires once so the eyes become accustomed to the flash, then fires again when the picture is taken.
Red-eye If Red-eye Pre-flash is turned off (in the Setup menu): the flash fires once and the camera automatically corrects red-eye in the picture.
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Using focus modes

1 In most Still modes, press the Focus

button:

Once for Macro (close-up) Again for Landscape (infinity) Again to return to normal Auto Focus
2 Compose the scene. Press the Shutter button halfway, then completely down.

Focus mode

Description
Normal AF Focus setting for general picture-taking. To gain sharpness and detail in pictures at close range. Use available light instead of flash, if possible.) Camera automatically sets the focus distance depending on the zoom position: Wide angle: 4.723.7 in. (1260 cm) Telephoto: 24.3 ft (0.61.3m) To gain sharpness of distant scenes. Camera uses infinity auto-focus. Auto-focus framing marks are not available in Landscape.

Infinity

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Taking self-timer pictures
Use the self-timer when you want to be included in a picture, or to ensure a steady Shutter button press. 1 Place the 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)
2 Compose the scene. Press the Shutter button halfway, then completely down. 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/z8612support 13
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Taking burst pictures

1 In most Still modes, press the Self-timer/Burst button until the desired Burst mode appears. (See table, below.) NOTE: Burst is unavailable in Portrait, Night Portrait, Night Landscape, Backlight, Fireworks, and Panorama modes. 2 Press the Shutter button halfway to set the focus. 3 Press the Shutter button completely down and hold it to take pictures. The camera stops taking pictures when you release the Shutter button or when the pictures are taken. Mode Icon

First Burst

Purpose
Camera takes up to 4 pictures while the Shutter Capture an expected event. Example: button is pressed. 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: released, only the last 4 pictures are saved. A child blowing out birthday candles.

Last Burst

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Understanding the picture-taking icons

Status icons indicate mode, feature, and camera status.
Self-timer/Burst Picture size Flash mode Focus mode Capture mode Exposure bracketing Date stamp Pictures/time remaining Storage location Zoom indicator Auto focus control White balance Focus zone Exposure metering Image Stabilizer Low battery Aperture Shutter speed ISO speed Flash compensation Exposure compensation

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.
Magnifying a picture during review

W/T OK

magnify 2X - 8X view other parts of the picture return to 1X
NOTE: If you press the W button while at 1X, the view changes from single-picture to multi-up thumbnails.
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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.
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Understanding the review icons

Pictures

Print tag Email tag Protected Favorite tag Review mode Selected picture
Picture number Image storage location Perfect Touch tech.

Tag Scroll arrows

Low battery

Videos

Email tag Protected Review mode Selected picture Video length Video number Image storage location
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Using the advanced features
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 + for other picture-taking settings. Available only in PASM and Panorama modes. Setup for other camera settings. to highlight a setting, then press the OK button. for information about camera settings and options. Some capture modes
4 Choose an option, then press the OK button. NOTE: Press the Info button offer limited settings.
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Using PASM modes

Use PASM modes when you want more control over your camera and pictures. Mode When to use
Program mode offers the ease of auto shooting with full access to all menu options. The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture (f-stop) based on the scene lighting.

Press control

Exposure compensation (how much light enters the camera), flash compensation, and ISO Program speed Use Aperture Priority mode to control depth of Aperture, exposure compensation, flash field (the range of sharpness). The aperture compensation, and ISO speed Aperture setting may be affected by optical zoom. Priority

Shutter Priority

Manual
Shutter Priority mode is primarily used to prevent blur when your subject is moving. The camera automatically sets the aperture for proper exposure. (To prevent blur, use a tripod for slow shutter speeds.) Manual mode offers the highest level of creative control. (To prevent blur, use a tripod for slow shutter speeds.)
Shutter speed, exposure compensation, flash compensation, and ISO speed
Aperture, shutter speed, flash compensation, and ISO speed
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 (in the Setup menu) to reset P, A, S, or M mode to its default setting.
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Changing P, A, S, or M mode settings

Aperture Shutter speed

ISO speed Flash compensation Exposure compensation
1 Turn the Mode dial to P, A, S, or M. 2 Press to access available settings: 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.
Shutter speedcontrol how long the shutter stays open. (Use a tripod for slow shutter speeds.) Exposure Compensationadjust the exposure. If the picture is too light, decrease the setting; if its too dark, increase the setting. Flash Compensationadjust flash brightness. ISOadjust the cameras sensitivity to light. Higher ISO indicates greater sensitivity. NOTE: A higher ISO may produce unwanted noise in a picture. ISO 3200 available only in 2.2 and lower picture sizes. www.kodak.com/go/z8612support 21
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Solving camera problems

For step-by-step product support, visit www.kodak.com/go/z8612support and select Interactive Troubleshooting & Repairs. Camera problems Try one or more of the following

Install new batteries (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/z8612support and select Interactive Troubleshooting & Repairs.
Stored pictures are Retake pictures. Do not insert or remove card while the camera is on. corrupted. Keep rechargeable batteries charged. Transfer the pictures to the computer, then format the card or internal memory. Caution: Formatting a card deletes all pictures and videos, including protected files. 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 Try another SD/SDHC card. removed.
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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. For more information on batteries, see www.kodak.com/go/batterytypes. Limited Warranty

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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.

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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 Z8612/ZD8612 IS 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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Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment labeling
EU: It is the final user's responsibility to discard this equipment into an approved, segregated collection scheme to enable its suitable treatment/disposal and to improve human/environmental protection. For more information, see your retailer, local authority, or www.kodak.com/go/recycle. (Product weight: 290 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. FCC and Industry Canada This device complies with Industry Canada RSS-210 and FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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Korean Class B ITE

VCCI Class B ITE

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.

Russian GOST-R

Eastman Kodak Company Rochester, NY 14650 AIO-40
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China RoHS

Eastman Kodak Company Rochester, New York 14650 Eastman Kodak Company, 2008 Kodak and EasyShare are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company. 4F8007_en