KODAK EASYSHARE Z915 Digital Camera

Extended user guide

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Product features

Back view
7 Speaker Mode dial On/Off button Zoom Wide Angle/Telephoto lever Shutter button Flash button Focus (Macro/Infinity) button
Self-timer/Burst button 3V DC-In/USB/AV out
10 Strap post 11 Share button 12 , OK For batteries, see page 1. For SD/SDHC cards, see page 3. 13 Delete/Menu/Info/Review buttons

www.kodak.com/go/support

Front view
Flash Self-timer/Video/AF Assist light Lens/Cover Microphone

Table of contents

1 Setting up your camera...1
Attaching the strap.... 1 Loading the batteries... 1 Turning on the camera.... 2 Setting the language, date/time... 2 Storing pictures on an (accessory) SD or SDHC Card.. 3
2 Taking pictures/videos...4
Taking a picture.... 4 Taking a video.... 5 Capture modes... 6 Using optical zoom.... 8 Using the flash.... 9 Using the Focus button... 10 Using the self-timer... 11 Using burst.... 11 Taking panoramic pictures... 12 Getting help from your camera... 13 P, A, S, and M modes.... 14 Using exposure compensation to adjust brightness.. 16 Using the histogram to view picture brightness.. 17 Understanding the picture-taking icons... 17
3 Working with pictures/videos..18
Reviewing pictures/videos... 18 Deleting pictures/videos... 19 Using shortcuts... 21 Using the menu button in Review... 21 Adding sound tags... 22 Cropping pictures... 23 Using KODAK PERFECT TOUCH Technology.. 24
Editing videos... 25 Play a multimedia slide show... 28 Displaying pictures/videos on a television... 29 Viewing pictures/videos in different ways... 30 Selecting multiple pictures/videos... 30 Copying pictures/videos... 31 Understanding the review icons.. 31
4 Using the menu button...32
Using the Setup menu... 35
5 Transferring, printing, and sharing pictures...38
Installing the software... 38 Transferring pictures with the USB cable.. 39 Printing pictures... 40 Marking your pictures... 42
6 Troubleshooting....Getting help...51

Helpful links... 51

8 Appendix...53
Camera specifications... 53 Storage capacities.... 55 Important safety instructions... 56 Upgrading your software and firmware... 57 Battery life... 57 Care and maintenance... 58 Limited warranty.... 58 Regulatory compliance... 60

Setting up your camera

Attaching the strap

Loading the batteries

Other battery types Purchase accessories, such as batteries, battery chargers, SDHC cards, etc.
see page 57 www.kodak.com/go/z915accessories

Turning on the camera

Setting the language, date/time
Language: to change. OK to accept. Date/Time: At the prompt, press OK. to change current field. for previous/next field. OK to accept.

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 takes up to 3 pictures while the Shutter button is pressed. NOTE: During quickview, you can delete all pictures in the burst series. To delete selectively, do so in Review (see page 19).
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. (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. 1 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 OK. 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. 5 If you are taking only 2 pictures, press OK to stitch them together. After you take 3 pictures, the pictures are automatically stitched together.

Take 2 or 3 pictures.

Get 1 panoramic picture.
Getting help from your camera
You want the most from your camera. You want to understand:
What it can do for you And how to take the best possible pictures and videos

Great news!

Your camera offers a built-in Help system. It describes every setting for every menu choice. If you learn nothing else about your camera, learn how to use on-camera Help. Because the more you know your camera, the more confident you become!

Turning on camera Help

1 Press the Menu button, then highlight a menu choice. 2 Press the Info button.
Scroll through a Help topic

P, A, S, and M modes

Use these 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 to control Exposure compensation (how much light enters the camera), flash compensation, and ISO speed
Aperture Priority mode controls depth of field (the Aperture, exposure range of sharpness). The aperture setting may be compensation, flash affected by optical zoom. compensation, and ISO speed Shutter Priority mode prevents blur when your Shutter speed and flash subject is moving. The camera automatically sets the compensation aperture for proper exposure. (To prevent blur, use a tripod for slow shutter speeds.) Manual mode offers the highest level of creative Aperture, shutter speed, flash control. (To prevent blur, use a tripod for slow shutter compensation, and ISO speed speeds.)
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 (see page 37) to reset P, A, S, or M mode to its default setting.
Changing P, A, S, or M mode settings
PASM modes control the aperture (f-number, also known as f-stop), shutter speed, exposure compensation, flash compensation, and ISO. Use the Menu button to control all other settings. 1 Turn the Mode dial to P, A, S, or M. 2 Press to access a setting. Press to change the setting.
NOTE: A yellow setting indicates possible unsatisfactory results. (However, you can still take the picture.) ISO Flash compensation Exposure compensation Shutter speed Aperture
ISOadjust the cameras sensitivity to light. Higher ISO indicates greater sensitivity. NOTE: A higher ISO may produce unwanted noise in a picture. Flash Compensationadjust flash brightness. Exposure Compensationadjust the exposure. If the scene is too light, decrease the setting; if its too dark, increase the setting. Shutter speedcontrol how long the shutter stays open. (Use a tripod for slow shutter speeds.) Aperture(also known as f-stop) control the size of the lens opening, which determines the depth of field.
Smaller f-stop numbers indicate a larger lens opening; good for low-light. Larger f-stop numbers indicate a smaller lens opening; keeps the main subject sharp; good for landscapes and well-lit conditions.
Using exposure compensation to adjust brightness
In P, A, S, 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.

Press Press

to access the exposure compensation setting. to decrease or to increase exposure compensation.
An exposure compensation level is shown on the LCD and the image gets darker or lighter. Take the picture when you are satisfied with the exposure compensation level.
Using exposure compensation with exposure bracketing
In P and A modes, you can use exposure compensation in conjunction with exposure bracketing to get the best exposure.
If the exposure And if the exposure bracketing compensation is set to: interval is set to 0.3 steps: 0.0 +1.0 1.0 Then the exposures taken are:
Set the Exposure Bracketing Interval 0.3, 0.0, +0.3 in the Capture+ menu (see page 35). +0.7, +1.0, +1.3 1.3, 1.0, 0.7
Using the histogram to view picture brightness
Use the histogram to evaluate the distribution of light before or after you take a picture. Optimal exposure is achieved when the peak is in the middle of the histogram. The flash may affect a pictures light and shadow. To turn on the histogram in Capture mode or in Review, press the Info the histogram appears. button until

Dark picture

Balanced picture

Bright picture

Understanding the picture-taking icons
Focus mode Self timer Flash mode Capture mode Pictures/time remaining Zoom slider

Tag name

Battery level Date stamp
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 2 Press

button.

for previous/next picture/video.
Press the Review button to return to Capture mode. To view pictures/videos as thumbnails, see page 30.
Magnifying a picture during review
1 Press + to magnify 1X8X. 2 Press
to view other parts of a picture.
Press OK to return to 1X.

Playing a video

1 Press the Review 2 Press
Playback speed 4X 2X 1X 2X Reverse 4X
to locate previous/next video. during playback to adjust the during
3 Press OK to play a video. Press volume.
Press OK to pause/resume.(Press pause to go to previous/next frame.

Forward

Press during playback to play at 2X speed; press again for 4X. Press during 4X to jump to a bookmark. (See page 26.) Press during playback to reverse at 2X speed; press again for 4X.

Playing a sound tag

1 Press the Review button, then to find a picture with a Play Sound Tag prompt. 2 Press 3 Press
to play the sound tag. to adjust the volume.
Press OK to stop playback.

Review

Cropping pictures
You can crop a picture so that only the desired portion of the picture remains. (You cannot crop these pictures: panoramic, 16:9, video action prints, pictures from a video, or pictures that are already cropped.) 1 Press the Review picture.

Picture

button, then button, then tab.

to find a to

Cropped picture
2 Press the Menu highlight the Edit

3 Press

to highlight Crop, then press OK. to move the crop
4 Press the Zoom lever (T/W) to zoom in/out. Press box. Then press OK.
5 Follow the screen prompts. The picture is cropped, the original saved. (Cropped pictures cannot be cropped again.) Press the Menu button to exit the menu. IMPORTANT: Your camera offers a built-in Help system. See page 13.
Using KODAK PERFECT TOUCH Technology
KODAK PERFECT TOUCH Technology helps ensure better, brighter pictures. PERFECT TOUCH Technology is automatically applied to pictures taken in Smart Capture mode. (You cannot enhance videos, panoramic pictures, or pictures that are already enhanced.) 1 Press the Review 2 Press the Menu button, then button, then to find a picture. to highlight the Edit tab.
3 Press to highlight Perfect Touch tech, then press OK. A preview is shown in a split screen. Press to view other parts of the picture. 4 Press OK. Follow the screen prompts to replace the original picture or to save the enhanced picture as a new one. Press the Menu button to exit the menu. IMPORTANT: Your camera offers a built-in Help system. See page 13.

Editing videos

Making a picture from a video
You can choose a single frame from a video, then make a picture suitable for printing. 1 Press the Review video.
button, then button, then

to find a to highlight

2 Press the Menu the Edit tab.
to highlight Make Picture, then press OK. to navigate through
4 Press OK to play the video. (Press OK to pause). Press video frames.
5 During play or pause, press to make a picture. A picture is created. (The original video is saved.) Press the Menu button to exit the menu. IMPORTANT: Your camera offers a built-in Help system. See page 13.

Trimming a video

You can delete an unwanted portion from the beginning or end of a video. 1 Press the Review video. 2 Press the Menu the Edit tab.

Video Trimmed video

to highlight Trim, then press OK.
4 Follow the screen prompts. The video is trimmed. (You can save it as a new video or replace the original.) Press the Menu button to exit the menu.

Using video bookmarks

You can set bookmarks at interesting places in your video, then jump from one bookmark to another. Setting bookmarks 1 Press the Review video. button, then to find a

Viewing pictures/videos in different ways
Viewing as thumbnails (multi-up)
1 Press the Review button. 2 Press the 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 30. Press the Review button to exit Review.
Selecting multiple pictures/videos
Use the multi-select feature when you have two or more pictures/videos to print or delete. (Multi-select can also be used in Multi-Up mode, page 30.) 1 Press the Review picture/video. button, then to find a

Selected pictures

2 Press OK to select pictures/videos. A check mark appears on the picture. You can now print 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 2 Press button, then the Menu button. to highlight Copy, then press OK.
3 Press to highlight an option, then press OK. IMPORTANT: Your camera offers a built-in Help system. See page 13. NOTE: Pictures/videos are copied, not moved. To remove pictures/videos from the original location after copying, delete them (see page 19).
Understanding the review icons
Video duration Print tag/number of print Protected Email tag Picture/Video number Select picture Shortcuts Add text tag View multi-up Play video Upload tag Favorite tag Text tag name Battery level Date stamp

2 Press

Using the menu button
You can change settings to get the best results from your camera. 1 Press the Menu to highlight a tab:
Capture/Video for the most common picture/video-taking settings Setup for other camera settings to highlight a setting, then press OK.
4 Highlight an option, then press OK. (Some options let you use.) IMPORTANT: Your camera offers a built-in Help system. See page 13. NOTE: Some modes offer limited settings. Some settings remain until you change them; others, until you change modes or turn off the camera.

Press Menu, , , and OK to access settings Share button Choose how pictures/videos are handled when you press the Share button (via EASYSHARE Software for WINDOWS OS only). Setup Options
Favorite and Uploadpictures/videos are tagged as Favorites and uploaded to your preferred online service when you connect to your computer or network. Favoritepictures/videos are tagged as Favorites (5-star in EASYSHARE Software, on your computer). NOTE: Some online services limit Uploadpictures/videos are uploaded to your preferred online service when you connect to your computer or video file sizes. Where applicable, use EASYSHARE network. Software to choose a preferred online service. LCD Brightness Image Storage Choose a storage location for pictures/videos. Set Tag Assign tag names to pictures/videos. Select tag name(s) before you take pictures or videos. Then, new pictures/ videos are assigned that tag name(s). 1, 2, 3, 4, 5dimmest to brightest. (Use a dimmer setting to save battery power.) Autothe camera uses the card if one is in the camera. If not, the camera uses internal memory. Internal Memorythe camera uses internal memory, even if a card is installed. Clear All Add Tag Delete Tag Exit Tag Name 1 Tag Name 2 See page 42.
Press Menu, , , and OK to access settings Capture Frame Grid Use the frame grid to divide the LCD screen into thirds, vertically and horizontally. Date Stamp Imprint the date on pictures. Red-eye Reduction Choose how red-eye is reduced. Setup Options On Off
On Off Preflashthe flash fires to reduce the chance of red-eye. Digital correctionthe camera digitally corrects red-eye after a picture is taken.
Image Stabilizer Continuousstabilization occurs continuously. Choose when image stabilization Singlestabilization occurs only when the Shutter button occurs. is pressed halfway down. Off Quickview Off Show a picture/video as soon as it 5 Seconds is taken. 10 Seconds Advanced Digital Zoom Zoom using optical, then digital zoom. Not available in Smart Capture mode. Continuouszooming is continuous between optical and digital zoom. Pausezooming pauses at the optical zoom maximum. To use digital zoom, release then press the Telephoto (T) zoom lever. Nonedigital zoom is off.
Orientation Sensor For picturesOn, On Transfer, Off Orient pictures so that they are For videosOn, Off displayed with the correct side up. Camera Sounds Turn sounds on/off for individual functions.
Press Menu, , , and OK to access settings Sound Volume Setup Options High Medium Low Mute See page 2. The format chosen is used for all date/time features. 10 minutes 5 minutes 3 minutes 1 minute

To mark other pictures/videos with the same address, scroll through them. When the picture you want is displayed, press OK. To send the pictures/videos to more than one address, repeat step 3.
To remove a selection, highlight a checked address and press OK. To remove all email selections, highlight Clear All, then press OK.
Press the Review button to return to Capture mode. The Email icon appears in the status area. When you transfer the marked pictures/videos to your computer, EASYSHARE Software prompts you to send the pictures/videos. For details, see Help in EASYSHARE Software.
Add a new email address or name
1 Press the Review 2 Press 3 Press button, then the Menu button. to highlight Email or Tag, then press OK. to highlight New Email or New Tag, then press OK.
4 Use the on-camera keyboard, then press OK. The email address or name is now available. IMPORTANT: Your camera offers a built-in Help system. See page 13.
Marking pictures/videos as favorites
To make your favorite pictures/videos easier to locate in EASYSHARE Software, you can mark them as favorites. 1 Press the Review button, then to locate a picture/video. 2 Press the Share button. The favorite mark appears with the picture. When you transfer these pictures/videos to your computer, EASYSHARE Software opens and categorizes your pictures/videos with a 5-star rating. (To configure the Share button in different ways see page 35.)
Assigning other tags to pictures/videos
First, create a new tag name. (See Add a new email address or name on page 43.) 1 Press the Review 2 Press the Menu button, then locate a picture/video. button.
3 Highlight Tag, then press OK. 4 Highlight a tag name, then press OK. To assign the tag to other pictures, press to locate a picture, then press OK. The tag name appears with the picture. To remove a selection, highlight a tag name and press OK. To remove all tag selections, highlight Clear All, then press OK. When you transfer the tagged pictures/videos to your computer, EASYSHARE Software opens and categorizes your pictures/videos with the appropriate tag. IMPORTANT: Your camera offers a built-in Help system. See page 13.

Format the internal memory (see page 37).
CAUTION: Formatting a card deletes all pictures and videos, including protected files.
Memory card is locked Insert a new card (page 3), move the switch on the card to unlock the card, or change the image storage location to internal (Insert new memory memory (see page 35). card) Memory card is unusable (Insert new memory card)
Insert a new card (page 3) or format the card (see page 37).
High camera Leave the camera off for ten minutes, then turn it back on. If the message reappears, visit www.kodak.com/go/z915support and temperature. (Camera select Interactive Troubleshooting & Repairs. will be turned off.) Unrecognized file format Camera error #XXXX. See users guide.
Transfer the picture to the computer (page 39), or delete it

(page 19).

Turn camera off, then back on. If the message reappears, visit
www.kodak.com/go/z915support and select Interactive Troubleshooting & Repairs.

Camera

Getting help

Helpful links

Email, write, or phone customer support www.kodak.com/go/contact
Get support for your product (FAQs, arrange for www.kodak.com/go/z915support repairs, troubleshooting information, etc.) Purchase camera accessories (lenses, cards, etc.) www.kodak.com/go/z915accessories Download the latest camera firmware and software See online demonstrations of your camera www.kodak.com/go/z915downloads www.kodak.com/go/howto

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 www.kodak.com/go/pcbasics and working with digital pictures
Get support for other cameras, software, accessories www.kodak.com/go/support Get information on KODAK Inkjet Products Register your camera www.kodak.com/go/inkjet www.kodak.com/go/register
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Appendix

Camera specifications
For more specifications, visit www.kodak.com/go/z915support. Image sensor1/2.3-type (4:3 aspect ratio) Effective Pixels3672 x 2748 (10 MP) Color display6.4 cm (2.5-type) color hybrid LCD; 230 K (960 x 240) dots; 25 fps Lens10X optical zoom lens, 35350 mm (35 mm equivalent); f/3.5f/4.8 Image stabilizerOptical Lens barrierAutomatic built-in Digital zoom5.0X continuous Combined zoom50X Shutter speed Smart Capture mode: 1/81/1250 sec. (speed is automatically set by the camera) Shutter Priority and Manual modes: 161/1000 sec. (speed is selectable) External storageOptional SD/SDHC Card the SD Card Association.). (The SD logo is a trademark of
Internal storage32 MB (13.5 MB available for image storage. 1 MB equals one million bytes.) ISO speedAuto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 Exposure meteringTTL-AE; Multi-pattern, Center-weighted, Center-Spot Exposure compensation+/-1.0 EV with 1/3 EV steps Exposure bracketing3 images with selectable +/- 0.3 EV steps White balanceAuto, Daylight, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Open Shade
Focus systemTTL-AF (through-the-lens auto focus); Multi-zone AF, and Center-zone AF; Working range: 0.5 m (1.6 ft)infinity @ wide 1.2 m (3.9 ft)infinity @ telephoto 1260 cm (4.723.6 in.) @ wide macro 0.61.3 m (24.3 ft) @ telephoto macro Electronic flashAuto flash; Guide no. 9.5 @ ISO 100; working range in Smart Capture mode with red eye reduction off: 5.4 m (17.7 ft) @ wide; 3.9 m (12.8 ft) @ telephoto Flash modesAuto, Fill, Red-eye Reduction, Off Capture modesSmart Capture, Sport, SCN Modes, Program, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, Manual, Panorama, Video Drive modesSingle shot, burst, self-timer (10-second, 2-shot, and 2-second) File formatStill: JPEG/EXIF 2.21; Video: QuickTime, Motion JPEG; Audio: G.711 Color modesHigh Color, Natural Color, Low Color, Black & White, Sepia SharpnessHigh, Normal, Low Video sizeVGA (640 x 480 @ 30 fps); QVGA (320 x 240 @ 30 fps) Video outputNTSC or PAL selectable PowerKODAK AA Alkaline, Ni-MH, or Lithium Batteries; KODAK 3-Volt AC Adapter (Visit www.kodak.com/go/z915accessories.) Burst modeMaximum 3 pictures @ 1.5 fps; Auto Exposure, Auto Focus, Auto White Balance executed for first shot only MicrophoneYes SpeakerYes
Output image size 10 MP (4:3): 3648 x 2736 pixels 8.9 MP (3:2): 3648 x 2432 pixels 7.5 MP (16:9): 3648 x 2048 pixels 5.0 MP (4:3): 2592 x 1936 pixels 3.1 MP (4:3): 2048 x 1536 pixels 2.2 MP (3:2): 1824 x 1216 pixels 2.1 MP (16:9): 1920 x 1088 pixels 1.2 MP (4:3): 1280 x 960 pixels Communication with computerUSB 2.0 high speed (PIMA 15740 protocol) via USB cable model U-8 PICTBRIDGE compatibilityYes Auto power offSelectable 1, 3, 5, 10 minutes Sound tagYes Date stampYes Tripod mount1/4 inch Size107 x 72.4 x 35.7 mm (4.2 x 2.9 x 1.4 in.) @ power off Weight220 g (7.8 oz) without battery or card Operating temperature32-104 F (0-40 C)

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.
Important safety instructions
CAUTION: Do not disassemble this product; there are no user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. KODAK AC Adapters and Battery Chargers are intended for indoor use only. The use of controls, adjustments, or procedures other than those specified herein may result in exposure to shock and/or electrical or mechanical hazards. If the LCD breaks, do not touch the glass or liquid. Contact Kodak customer support.
The use of an accessory that is not recommended by Kodak may cause fire, electric shock, or injury. For approved accessories, visit www.kodak.com/go/accessories. Use only a USB-certified computer equipped with a current-limiting motherboard. Contact your computer manufacturer if you have questions. If using this product in an airplane, observe all instructions of the airline. When removing the battery, allow it to cool; it may be hot. Follow all warnings and instructions supplied by the battery manufacturer. Use only batteries approved for this product to avoid risk of explosion. Keep batteries out of the reach of children. Do not allow batteries to touch metal objects, including coins. Otherwise, a battery may short circuit, discharge energy, become hot, or leak. Do not disassemble, install backward, or expose batteries to liquid, moisture, fire, or extreme temperature. 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.

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/z915downloads.

Battery life

KODAK MAX Alkaline Batteries, AA: < 150 pictures KODAK Ni-MH Rechargeable Digital Camera Batteries: 280 pictures
Battery life per CIPA testing method using 128 MB SD Card. Approximate number of pictures in Smart Capture mode. Actual life may vary based on usage.

Extending battery life

Use power-saving features. (Examples: lower the Auto Power Off and set LCD Brightness settings; set Image Stabilizer to Single or Off.) See Chapter 4, Using the menu button. Use the Review and Slide Show features sparingly. Keep battery contacts/terminals clean. Wipe with a dry cloth. Fully charge Ni-MH batteries prior to use and occasionally discharge to depletion. Avoid over-charging Ni-MH batteries. Battery performance is reduced at low temperatures. When using your camera in cold weather, keep spare batteries 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 at www.eiae.org or the Kodak Web site at www.kodak.com/go/z915support.

Limited warranty

Kodak warrants its digital cameras and accessories (excluding batteries) to be free from malfunctions and defects in both materials and workmanship for the warranty period specified on your Kodak Product packaging. Retain the original dated sales receipt. Proof of purchase date is 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 58