Kodak EasyShare Z730 zoom digital camera User’s guide www.kodak.com For interactive tutorials, www.kodak.com/go/howto For help with your camera, www.kodak.
Eastman Kodak Company Rochester, New York 14650 © Eastman Kodak Company, 2005 All screen images are simulated. Kodak and EasyShare are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company.
Product features Top, front view 3 2 4 5 6 7 8 1 14 13 12 11 10 9 1 Zoom (Wide angle/Telephoto); Magnify (when Reviewing pictures) 8 Speaker 2 Shutter button 9 USB Port ; A/V Out, for television viewing 3 Flash status button 10 DC-In (5V) 4 Close-up/Landscape button 11 Lens 5 Exposure Bracketing/Burst button 12 Microphone 6 Flash unit 13 Light sensor 7 Viewfinder 14 Self Timer/Video light www.kodak.
Product features Back, bottom view 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2 1 10 11 12 13 19 18 14 17 16 15 1 Camera screen (LCD) 11 Mode dial lock 2 Diopter dial 12 Joystick - move OK - press in 3 Ready light 13 Mode dial 4 Viewfinder 14 Display/Info button 5 Delete button 15 Battery lock 6 Menu button 16 MMC/SD card slot 7 Review button 17 Battery compartment 8 Share button 18 Tripod socket 9 Jog dial 19 Dock connector for EasyShare camera dock series 3 or printer dock series 3 10 Strap post ii www.
Table of contents 1 1 Getting started ......................................................................................1 Installing the software first ............................................................................ 1 Charging the battery ..................................................................................... 1 Inserting the battery...................................................................................... 2 Setting the date and time ..............................
Table of contents 3 Reviewing pictures and videos ............................................................31 Viewing single pictures and videos .............................................................. 31 Viewing multiple pictures and videos ........................................................... 32 Playing a video............................................................................................ 32 Deleting pictures and videos..........................................................
Table of contents 7 Troubleshooting ..................................................................................50 Camera problems........................................................................................ 50 Computer/connectivity problems.................................................................. 51 Picture quality problems .............................................................................. 52 Camera ready light status...................................................
1 Getting started Installing the software first IMPORTANT: Install the software from the Kodak EasyShare software CD before connecting the camera (or dock) to the computer. Otherwise, the software may install incorrectly. See the Start Here! guide or page 39. Charging the battery The rechargeable Li-Ion battery requires charging before first use. 1 2 3 1 Insert the battery into the charger. 2 Insert the plug that matches your electrical outlet. 3 Plug the charger into the outlet.
Getting started Inserting the battery CAUTION: Use only a Kodak EasyShare rechargeable Li-Ion battery. 1 Turn the Mode dial to Off. 2 On the bottom of the camera, slide the battery door and lift to open. Battery lock 3 Insert the battery as shown. Tilt the battery so the battery lock is pushed to the side. Push the battery into the battery compartment. The battery lock holds the battery in place. 4 Close the battery door.
Getting started Setting the date & time, anytime 1 Turn on the camera. Press the Menu button. 2 Press to highlight Setup Menu , then press the OK button. 3 Press to highlight Date & Time 4 Press setting. to adjust the date and time. Press , then press the OK button. to advance to the next 5 When finished, press the OK button. 6 Press the Menu button to exit the menu. NOTE: Depending on your computer operating system, Kodak EasyShare software may update the camera clock when you connect the camera.
Getting started Changing the camera screen in Auto mode If you want Then To turn the camera screen on or off Press the Display/Info button: ■ Once to hide the icons. ■ Again to turn off the camera screen. ■ Again to turn on the camera screen and icons. The camera screen off See Liveview (Auto), page 26. when you turn on the camera in Auto mode Checking camera status in capture mode The icons that appear on the camera screen indicate the camera and picture settings.
Getting started Storing pictures on an optional SD or MMC card Your camera has 32 MB of internal memory. You can purchase optional SD or MMC cards for removable, reusable storage for your pictures and videos. We recommend Kodak SD or MMC cards. See a dealer of Kodak products or www.kodak.com/go/z730accessories. CAUTION: The card can only be inserted one way; forcing it may damage the camera or card.
2 Taking pictures and videos Taking a picture 1 Turn the Mode dial to Auto . (See page 10 for other mode descriptions.) The camera screen displays the mode name and description. To interrupt the description, press any button. To redisplay the description, press the OK button. 2 Use the camera screen as a viewfinder, or press the Display/Info button to turn off the camera screen and use the viewfinder to frame your subject.
Taking pictures and videos Using the diopter to sharpen the viewfinder 1 Look through the viewfinder. 2 Using your left thumb, turn the diopter dial until the viewfinder image is sharp. Diopter dial Using the auto-focus framing marks When using the camera screen as a viewfinder, framing marks indicate where the camera is focusing. For the best pictures, the camera attempts to focus on foreground subjects, even if the subjects are not centered in the scene.
Taking pictures and videos Taking a video 1 Turn the Mode dial to Video . 2 Use the viewfinder or camera screen to frame your subject. 3 Press the Shutter button completely down and release. To stop recording, press and release the Shutter button again. NOTE: If you prefer, press the Shutter button completely down and hold it for more than 2 seconds to begin recording. To stop recording, release the Shutter button. You can change optical zoom before (but not during) video recording.
Taking pictures and videos Using optical zoom Use optical zoom to get up to 4X closer to your subject. Optical zoom is effective when the lens is no closer than 29.5 in. (75 cm) from the subject. You can change optical zoom before (but not during) video recording. 1 Use the viewfinder or camera screen to frame your subject. Zoom indicator Digital zoom range Optical zoom range 2 Pull or push the Zoom button to zoom in (T) and out (W).
Taking pictures and videos IMPORTANT: You may notice a decrease in printed image quality when using digital zoom. The blue slider on the zoom indicator pauses, then turns red when the picture quality is approximately 1 MP. For an acceptable 4 x 6 in. (10 x 15 cm) print, ensure that the slider remains blue. Camera modes Use this mode For Auto General picture-taking. Automatically sets exposure, focus, and flash. Scene Point-and-shoot simplicity when taking pictures under 16 special conditions.
Taking pictures and videos Use this mode For Manual Enjoying the highest level of creative control. You set the aperture, shutter speed and ISO speed. Exposure compensation acts as an exposure meter, recommending the proper combination of aperture and shutter speed to produce an acceptable exposure. Use the jog dial to select settings. (See Using P, A, S, M, and C modes, page 13 and Using the jog dial to change P, A, S, M, or C mode settings, page 14.) Press the Menu button to change other settings.
Taking pictures and videos Use this SCN mode For Landscape Distant scenery. Flash does not fire. Auto-focus framing marks (page 7) are not available in Landscape. Close-up Subjects closer than 28 in. (70 cm). Night Portrait Capturing subject and background at night. Place the camera on a flat, steady surface or use a tripod. Due to slow shutter speeds, advise people to stay still for a few seconds after flash fires. Night Distant scenery at night.
Taking pictures and videos Using P, A, S, M, and C modes ISO Aperture Flash compensation Shutter speed Exposure compensation Aperture—also known as f-stop, controls the size of the lens opening. (This determines the depth of field.) The highest and lowest aperture settings may be affected by optical zoom. Aperture (f) Depth of field Larger f number (smaller lens opening) Makes both the foreground and the background sharp. Good for landscapes and well-lit conditions.
Taking pictures and videos Settings apply only in P, A, S, M, and C modes Settings you change in P, A, S, or M modes apply only to pictures taken in P, A, S, and M modes. Settings you change in C mode apply only to pictures taken in C mode. For example, if you change the Color Mode to Sepia while in P, A, S, or M mode, then Auto & Scene modes retain the default setting of Color.
Taking pictures and videos 3 Press the Menu button to change other settings. (See page 21.) 4 Take a picture. Using the flash Use the flash when you take pictures at night, indoors, or outdoors in heavy shadows. You can change the flash setting in any Still mode; the default flash setting is restored when you exit the mode or turn off the camera. Zoom position Flash Range Wide Angle 2-13.1 ft (0.6-4 m) Telephoto 2-7.5 ft (0.6-2.
Taking pictures and videos Flash settings in each mode Capture mode Default setting Available settings Auto* Auto, Off, Fill Flash, Red-eye Auto Auto, Off, Fill Flash, Red-eye Portrait Auto* Auto, Off, Fill Flash, Red-eye Sport Auto Auto, Off, Fill Flash, Red-eye Landscape Off Off Close-up Off Auto, Off, Fill Flash Night Portrait Red-eye* Auto, Off, Fill Flash, Red-eye Night Landscape Off Off Snow Auto* Auto, Off, Fill Flash, Red-eye Beach Auto* Auto, Off, Fill Flash, Red-eye
Taking pictures and videos Capture mode Default setting Available settings Self Portrait Red-eye* Auto, Off, Fill Flash, Red-eye Party Red-eye* Auto, Off, Fill Flash, Red-eye Children Auto* Auto, Off, Fill Flash, Red-eye Backlight Fill Fill Video Off Off First burst Off Off Last burst Off Off Exposure bracketing Off Off * When you change to Auto or Red-eye in these modes, it becomes the default until you change it. 17 www.kodak.
Taking pictures and videos Shooting close-up and landscape pictures Use the Close-up/Landscape button close or very far away. Close-up/ Landscape to take pictures of scenes that are very 1 Set the Mode dial to any Capture mode. 2 Press the Close-up/Landscape button repeatedly until the or icon appears in the status bar. 3 Take a picture. Close-up pictures Use the Close-up setting to gain sharpness and detail in pictures at close range. Use available light instead of flash if possible.
Taking pictures and videos Using exposure bracketing Option Description Exposure Bracketing Purpose The camera takes 3 pictures—one Determine the best exposure level for your at +, one at 0, and one at conditions based on your evaluation of 3 exposure. pictures. Exposure Bracketing/ Burst 1 Set the exposure bracketing interval. (See Exposure Bracketing Interval, page 23.) 2 In any Still mode, press the Exposure Bracketing/ Burst button until appears in the status area.
Taking pictures and videos Using exposure compensation with exposure bracketing In P, A, and S modes, you can use exposure compensation in conjunction with exposure bracketing. If exposure compensation And if the exposure is set to bracketing interval is set to Then the exposures taken are 0.0 -0.7, 0.0, +0.3 the default +/-0.3 +1.0 -1.0 +0.7, +1.0, +1.3 -1.3, -1.0, -0.
Taking pictures and videos The camera stops taking pictures when you release the Shutter button, when the pictures are taken, or when there is no more storage space. Changing picture-taking settings You can change settings to get the best results from your camera: 1 Press the Menu button. (Some settings are unavailable in some modes.) 2 Press to highlight a setting, then press the OK button. 3 Choose an option, then press the OK button. 4 Press the Menu button to exit the menu.
Taking pictures and videos Setting Icon Picture Size Choose a picture resolution. This setting remains until you change it. Options 5 MP—for printing up to 20 x 30 in. (50 x 75 cm). 4.4 MP (3:2)—ideal for printing 4 x 6 in. (10 x 15 cm) prints without cropping. Also for printing up to 11 x 14 in. (28 x 36 cm); some cropping may result. 4.0 MP—for printing up to 11 x 14 in. (28 x 36 cm); some cropping may result. 3.1 MP—for printing up to 11 x 14 in. (28 x 36 cm); some cropping may result. 1.
Taking pictures and videos Setting Icon Options Exposure Bracketing Interval Choose an exposure bracketing interval. P, A, S, M, C: This setting remains until you change it or take pictures. Auto, Scene: This setting remains until you turn the Mode dial or turn off the camera. +/- 0.3 EV (default) +/- 0.7 EV +/- 1.0 EV See Using exposure bracketing, page 19. Exposure Metering Evaluate light levels at specific areas of a scene. This setting remains until you change it.
Taking pictures and videos Setting Icon Focus Zone Choose a large or concentrated area of focus. This setting remains until you change it. The setting is displayed on the right side of Liveview if set to Center-zone or Selectable-zone. Options Multi-zone (default) —evaluates all zones to give an even picture focus. Ideal for general picture taking. Center-zone —evaluates the small area centered in the viewfinder. Ideal when precise focus of a specific area in the picture is needed.
Taking pictures and videos Setting Color Mode Choose color tones. In Auto and Scene modes, this setting remains until you turn the Mode dial or turn off the camera. Icon Options High Color Natural Color (default) Low Color Black & White Sepia (for pictures with a reddish-brown, antique look.) NOTE: EasyShare software also lets you change a color picture to black-and-white or sepia, but cannot change a black-and-white or sepia picture to color. Unavailable in Video mode.
Taking pictures and videos Setting Icon Options Liveview (Auto) Set the camera screen On/Off default for Auto mode. (Press the Display/Info button to manually turn the camera screen on or off.) On (default)—camera screen is on whenever the camera is on. Off—camera screen is off. Available only in Auto mode. Video Size Choose pixel dimensions. This setting remains until you change it. 640 x 480 (default) 320 x 240 Video Length Choose a default video length (useful in self-timer videos).
Taking pictures and videos Using setup to customize your camera 1 In any mode, press the Menu button. 2 Press to highlight Setup , then press the OK button. 3 Press to highlight a setting, then press the OK button. 4 Choose an option, then press the OK button. 5 Press the Menu button to exit. Setting Icon Options Return to previous menu. Quickview Display a picture or video (for 5 seconds) after it is taken. On (default) Off Advanced Digital Zoom Choose how digital zoom is employed.
Taking pictures and videos Setting Sound Themes Icon Options Shutter Only Default Classical Jazz Sci-Fi NOTE: All sounds are off when the camera is in the Manner/Museum scene mode. Sound Volume Off Low (default) Medium High Mode Description Display mode description when entering a mode. On (default) Off Date & Time See page 2. Video Out Choose the regional setting that lets you connect the camera to a television or other external device.
Taking pictures and videos Setting Icon Options Date Stamp Imprint the date on pictures. Choose a date option, or turn off the feature. (Default is off.) Video Date Display Display Date/Time at the start of video playback. Choose a date/time option, or turn off the feature. (Default is YYYY/MM/DD.) Language Choose a language. Format Memory Card—deletes everything on the card; formats the card. Cancel—exits without making a change.
Taking pictures and videos First—on your computer Use Kodak EasyShare software that was included with your camera to create album names on your computer. Then copy up to 32 album names to the camera’s album name list the next time you connect the camera to the computer. See Kodak EasyShare software Help for details. Second—on your camera 1 In any mode, press the Menu button. 2 Press to highlight Set Album , then press the OK button. 3 Press to highlight an album name, then press the OK button.
3 Reviewing pictures and videos Press the Review button to view and work with your pictures and videos. To save battery power, use the optional Kodak EasyShare camera or printer dock, or Kodak 5-volt AC adapter. (See www.kodak.com/go/z730accessories.) Viewing single pictures and videos 1 Press the Review button. 2 Move the joystick to scroll backward or forward through pictures and videos. (For fast scrolling, hold the joystick .) 3 Press the Review button to exit Review. NOTE: Pictures taken at the 4.
Reviewing pictures and videos Changing the camera screen Pictures/videos are displayed with associated icons. Press the Display/Info button: ■ Once to turn off the icons. ■ Again to display picture/video information. ■ Again to display picture/video with icons. Viewing multiple pictures and videos 1 Press the Review button. 2 Move the joystick . Thumbnails of pictures and videos are displayed. To display the previous or next row of thumbnails, move the joystick .
Reviewing pictures and videos Deleting pictures and videos 1 Press the Review button. 2 Move the joystick to locate a picture or video (or highlight one in multiple view), then press the Delete button. 3 Move the joystick to highlight an option, then press the OK button: PICTURE or VIDEO—deletes the displayed picture or video. EXIT—exits the Delete screen. ALL—deletes all pictures and videos from your current storage location. To delete more pictures and videos, return to Step 2.
Reviewing pictures and videos Changing optional review settings In Review, press the Menu button to access optional review settings. Album (page 35) Copy (page 37) Protect (page 34) Multi-up (page 32) Image Storage (page 25) Setup Menu (page 26) Slide Show (page 36) Protecting pictures and videos from deletion 1 Press the Review button, then locate the picture or video. 2 Press the Menu button. 3 Move the joystick to highlight Protect , then press the OK button.
Reviewing pictures and videos Tagging pictures/videos for albums Use the Album feature in Review to tag the pictures and videos in your camera with album names. First—on your computer Use Kodak EasyShare software (V 3.0 or higher) to create album names on your computer. Then copy up to 32 album names to the camera’s internal memory. See Kodak EasyShare software Help for details. Second—on your camera 1 Press the Review button, then locate the picture or video. 2 Press the Menu button.
Reviewing pictures and videos Running a slide show Use the Slide Show to display your pictures and videos on the camera screen. To run a slide show on a television or on any external device, see page 37. To save battery power, use an optional Kodak 5V AC adapter. (Visit www.kodak.com/go/z730accessories.) Starting the slide show 1 Press the Review button, then press the Menu button. 2 Move the joystick to highlight Slide Show , then press the OK button.
Reviewing pictures and videos Running a continuous slide show loop When you turn on Loop, the slide show is continuously repeated. 1 On the Slide Show menu, move the joystick the OK button. to highlight Loop, then press 2 Move the joystick to highlight On, then press the OK button. The slide show repeats until you press the OK button or until battery power is exhausted. This setting remains until you change it.
Reviewing pictures and videos Copy pictures or videos: 1 Press the Review button, then press the Menu button. 2 Move the joystick to highlight Copy , then press the OK button. 3 Move the joystick to highlight an option: PICTURE or VIDEO—copies the current picture or video. EXIT—returns to the Review menu. ALL—copies all pictures and videos from your selected storage location to the other location. 4 Press the OK button. NOTE: Pictures and videos are copied, not moved.
4 Installing the software Install the software CAUTION: Install EasyShare software before connecting the camera or optional dock to the computer. Failure to do so may cause the software to install incorrectly. 1 Close all software applications that are open on your computer (including anti-virus software). 2 Place the Kodak EasyShare software CD into the CD-ROM drive. 3 Install the software: Windows OS—if the install window does not appear, choose Run from the Start menu and type d:\setup.
5 Sharing pictures and videos Press the Share button to “tag” your pictures and videos. When they are transferred to your computer, you can share them by: Pictures Videos Print (page 41) ✔ Email (page 42) ✔ ✔ Favorite (page 43) ✔ for easy organization on your computer and for sharing on your camera ✔ NOTE: Share tags remain until removed. If a tagged picture/video is copied on the camera, the Share tag is not copied.
Sharing pictures and videos Tagging pictures for printing 1 Press the Share button. Press 2 Press to highlight Print to locate a picture. , then press the OK button.* 3 Press to select the number of copies (0-99). Zero removes the tag for that picture. The Print icon appears in the status area. The default quantity is one. 4 Optional: You can apply a print quantity to other pictures. Press to locate a picture. Keep the print quantity as is, or press to change it.
Sharing pictures and videos Tagging pictures and videos for emailing First—on your computer Use Kodak EasyShare software (V 3.0 or higher) to create an email address book on your computer. Then copy up to 32 email addresses to the camera’s internal memory. See the Kodak EasyShare software Help for details. Second—tag pictures/videos on your camera 1 Press the Share button. Press to locate a picture/video. 2 Press to highlight Email , then press the OK button. The email icon appears in the status area.
Sharing pictures and videos Tagging pictures as favorites You can preserve your favorite pictures in the Favorites section of your camera’s internal memory, then share them with friends and family. NOTE: When you transfer pictures from your camera to your computer, all pictures (including favorites) are stored on your computer at full size. Favorite pictures - smaller copies of your originals - are loaded back to your camera, so you can share and enjoy more. 1. Take pictures to locate a picture. 2.
Sharing pictures and videos Optional settings In Favorites mode, press the Menu button to access optional settings. Slide Show (page 36) Remove all favorites (Removing all favorites from your camera, page 44) Multi-up (page 32) Setup Menu (page 26) NOTE: Pictures taken at the 4.4 MP (3:2) quality setting are displayed at a 3:2 aspect ratio with a black bar at the top of the screen. (See Picture Size, page 22.) Removing all favorites from your camera 1 Turn the Mode dial to Favorites .
Sharing pictures and videos Printing and emailing favorites 1 Turn the Mode dial to Favorites . Press to locate a picture. 2 Press the Share button. 3 Highlight Print or Email , then press the OK button. NOTE: Favorites that were taken on this camera (not imported from another source) are good for prints up to 4 x 6 in. (10 x 15 cm). 45 www.kodak.
6 Transferring and printing pictures CAUTION: Install Kodak EasyShare software before connecting the camera or optional dock to the computer. Failure to do so may cause the software to install incorrectly. Transferring pictures/videos with the USB cable 1 Turn off the camera. 2 Plug the labeled end of the USB cable into the labeled USB port on your computer. See your computer user’s guide for details. 3 Plug the other end of the USB cable into the labeled USB port on the camera. 4 Turn on the camera.
Transferring and printing pictures Printing pictures Printing with a Kodak EasyShare printer dock series 3 Dock your camera with an EasyShare printer dock series 3 and print with or without a computer! (See Dock compatibility for your camera, page 49.) Direct printing with a PictBridge enabled printer Your camera features PictBridge technology, so you can print directly to PictBridge enabled printers.
Transferring and printing pictures Tagged Pictures—If your printer is capable, print pictures that you tagged for printing and choose a print size. Index Print—Print thumbnails of all pictures. This requires one or more sheets of paper. If the printer is capable, choose a print size. All Pictures—Print all pictures in internal memory, on a card, or in Favorites. Choose the number of copies. Image Storage—Access internal memory, a card, or Favorites.
Transferring and printing pictures Dock compatibility for your camera Kodak EasyShare dock Docking configuration ■ printer dock series 3 Custom dock insert ■ camera dock series 3 Dock ■ printer dock Custom dock insert ■ printer dock plus ■ printer dock 6000 ■ camera dock 6000 Kodak dock adapter D-22 Dock ■ printer dock 4000 Not compatible ■ camera dock II ■ LS420, LS443 camera dock Purchase camera docks, printer docks, and other accessories at a dealer of Kodak products or www.kodak.
7 Troubleshooting When you have questions about your camera, start here. Additional technical information is available in the ReadMe file located on the Kodak EasyShare software CD. For updates to Troubleshooting information, see www.kodak.com/go/z730support. Camera problems Status Cause The camera does not turn on ■ Remove, then reinsert the battery. The camera does not turn off and the lens does not retract ■ Place the camera on a Kodak EasyShare camera or printer dock ■ Insert a charged battery.
Troubleshooting Status Cause Picture orientation is not ■ Set the Orientation Sensor (page 28). accurate Flash does not fire ■ Check flash setting, and change as needed (page 15). Battery life is short ■ Wipe the contacts with a clean, dry cloth before inserting a battery in the camera. ■ Insert a charged battery (page 2). You cannot take a picture ■ Turn the camera off, then on again. ■ Depress the shutter button all the way (page 6). ■ Insert a charged battery (page 2).
Troubleshooting Status Cause Slide Show does not run ■ Adjust the camera Video Out setting (NTSC or PAL, page 28). on an external video ■ Make sure the external device settings are correct (see the device device’s user’s guide). Picture quality problems Status Cause The picture is too dark ■ Use Fill flash (page 15) or change your position so light is not behind the subject. or underexposed ■ Move so that the distance between you and the subject is within the effective flash range (page 15).
Troubleshooting Camera ready light status Status Cause Ready light glows steady green. Shutter button is pressed halfway down. Focus and exposure are set. Ready light blinks green. Picture is being processed and saved to the camera. Pictures are being transferred to computer; camera is connected. Camera firmware upgrade is in process. Ready light glows steady orange. Camera is in Favorites mode. Ready light blinks orange. Flash is not charged. Wait.
8 Getting help Helpful links Camera Get support for your product (FAQs, troubleshooting www.kodak.com/go/z730support information, arrange for repairs, etc.) Purchase camera accessories (camera docks, printer www.kodak.com/go/z730accessories docks, lenses, cards, etc.) Download the latest camera firmware and software www.kodak.com/go/z730downloads See online demonstrations of your camera www.kodak.com/go/howto Software Get information on EasyShare software www.kodak.
Getting help Telephone customer support If you have questions concerning this product, you may speak with a customer support representative: Australia 1800 147 701 Netherlands 020 346 9372 Austria 0179 567 357 New Zealand 0800 440 786 Belgium 02 713 14 45 Norway 23 16 21 33 Brazil 0800 150000 Philippines 1 800 1 888 9600 Canada 1 800 465 6325 Poland 00800 4411625 China 800 820 6027 Portugal 021 415 4125 Denmark 3 848 71 30 Singapore 800 6363 036 Ireland 01 407 3054 Spain 91 7
9 Appendix Camera specifications For more specifications, visit www.kodak.com/go/z730support CCD—1/2.5 in. CCD, 4:3 aspect ratio Output image size (image quality mode)— 2576 x 1932 (5 M) pixels 2576 x 1716 (3:2) (4.4 M) pixels 2304 x 1728 (4.0 M) pixels 2048 x 1536 (3.1 M) pixels 1552 x 1164 (1.8 M) pixels Display—Color display 2.2 in. (5.6 cm) color hybrid LCD, 640 x 240 (153 K) pixels Viewfinder—Real-image optical with diopter Preview—Frame rate: 27.6 fps (13 fps @ low light level); Field-of-view: 100%.
Appendix Exposure metering—TTL-AE Multi-pattern AE, Center-weighted AE, Center-spot AE. Exposure range— AE range: EV 6.0 to 16.3 Full range: EV -3.0 to 16.3 Exposure mode— Programmed AE mode: Auto, Program, and 16 Scene modes Aperture Priority AE: f/2.8, 3.4, 4, 4.8, 5.6 @ wide; f/4.8, 5.6, 6.7, 8.0, 9.5 @ tele Shutter Priority AE: 64-1/1000 sec. @ wide Exposure Compensation: +/-2.0 EV with 1/3 EV step Shutter speed—64-1/2000 sec.
Appendix Image file format— Still: EXIF 2.21 (JPEG compression); file organization DCF Video: QuickTime (CODEC H.263, G.711) Image storage—32 MB internal flash memory. Optional MMC or SD Card (The SD logo is a trademark of the SD Card Association.) . Quickview—Yes Video output—NTSC or PAL Power—Kodak EasyShare rechargeable Li-Ion battery (KLIC-5000); optional 5V AC adapter; EasyShare printer dock series 3; EasyShare camera dock series 3 Communication with computer—USB 2.
Appendix Tips, safety, maintenance ■ If water is inside the camera, turn off the camera and remove the batteries and card. Allow components to air-dry for at least 24 hours before using the camera again. ■ Rapid temperature changes can cause harmful condensation. Keep your camera in an airtight plastic bag and let it adjust to temperature before removing it from the bag. ■ Blow gently on the lens or camera screen to remove dust and dirt.
Appendix We recommend using only a Kodak EasyShare rechargeable Li-Ion battery. Not all manufacturers’ 3.7V rechargeable Li-Ion batteries are compatible with the camera. Damage caused by unauthorized accessories is not covered under warranty. Extending battery life ■ Limit the following activities that deplete battery power: – Reviewing your pictures on the camera screen – Excessive use of the flash – Using the camera screen as a viewfinder ■ ■ Dirt on the battery contacts can affect battery life.
Appendix Storage capacities File sizes can vary. You may be able to store more or fewer pictures and videos. Favorites take up additional space in internal memory and reduce storage capacity. Picture storage capacity (standard compression) Number of pictures 5.0 MP 4.4 MP 4.0 MP 3.1 MP 1.
Appendix Video storage capacity Minutes/seconds of video VGA (640 x 480) 16 MB SD/MMC 1 min. 30 sec. 32 MB internal memory QVGA (320 x 240) 1 min. 43 sec. 2 min. 42 sec. 3 min. 7 sec. 32 MB SD/MMC 3 min. 3 min. 27 sec. 64 MB SD/MMC 6 min. 1 sec. 6 min. 55 sec. 128 MB SD/MMC 12 min. 2 sec. 13 min. 50 sec. 256 MB SD/MMC 24 min. 4 sec. 27 min. 41 sec. 512 MB SD/MMC 48 min. 9 sec. 55 min. 22 sec.
Appendix Warranty Limited warranty Kodak warrants Kodak EasyShare digital cameras and accessories (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.
Appendix ACCIDENT, ALTERATION, MODIFICATION, UNAUTHORIZED SERVICE, MISUSE, ABUSE, USE WITH INCOMPATIBLE ACCESSORIES OR ATTACHMENTS, FAILURE TO FOLLOW KODAK’S OPERATION, MAINTENANCE OR REPACKING INSTRUCTIONS, FAILURE TO USE ITEMS SUPPLIED BY KODAK (SUCH AS ADAPTERS AND CABLES), OR CLAIMS MADE AFTER THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY. Kodak makes no other express or implied warranty for this product.
Appendix Regulatory compliance FCC compliance and advisory Kodak EasyShare Z730 zoom digital camera This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Appendix Canadian DOC statement DOC Class B Compliance—This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Observation des normes-Class B—Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment labeling In the European Union, do not discard the product as municipal waste. Contact your local authorities or go to www.kodak.com for recycling program information.
1 Index A A/V out, 37 about picture, video, 38 about this camera, 29 accessories battery, 60 buying, 54 lenses, 5 printer dock, 47 SD/MMC card, 5 advanced digital zoom, 27 AF control, 24 album, 25 albums, tagging pictures for, 29, 35 aperture, 13 auto, 10 flash, 15 focus framing marks, 7 power-down, 62 B backlight, 12 battery charge via charger, 1 expected life, 59 extending life, 60 inserting, 2 safety and handling, 60 beach, 12 bracketing interval, 23 burst, 20 button 67 close-up/landscape, 18 delete, 8
Index connector for camera dock, ii copy pictures card to memory, 37 memory to card, 37 to computer via USB cable, 46 custom, 11 custom exposure mode, 21 customer support, 55 D date setting, 2 date stamp, 29 deleting during quickview, 8 from internal memory, 33 from MMC/SD Card, 33 dial diopter, 7 jog, 14 mode, 10 digital zoom, 27 diopter, 7 displaying slide show, 36 disposal, recycling, 59 distant scenes, 18 dock printer, 47 downloading pictures, 46 E EasyShare software, 39 emailing pictures, videos, 42 e
Index battery, 2 SD/MMC card, 5 installing software, 39 internal memory storage capacity, 61, 62 ISO, 13 J jog dial, 14 joystick, ii K knob, diopter, 7 Kodak EasyShare software installing, 39 upgrading, 62 Kodak web sites, 54 L landscape, 12, 18 language, 29 last burst, 20 lens, i lens, accessory, 5 light ready, ii sensor, i liveview, 26 locating holes for dock, ii M Mac OS, installing software, 39 magnify picture, 33 manner/museum, 12 manual, 11 69 memory inserting card, 5 mode description, 28 mode dial,
Index O OK button, 4, 32 online prints, ordering, 48 optical zoom, 9 orientation sensor, 28 P party, 12 PASM mode screen options, 13 PictBridge printer, 47 picture size, 22 pictures copying, 37 deleting, 33 emailing tagged, 42 magnifying, 33 printing, 47 printing tagged, 41 reviewing, 31 storage capacity, 61, 62 tagging, 35 taking, modes, 10 transfer via USB cable, 46 portrait, 11 power auto off, save, 62 camera, 3 switch, ii print warning, 27 printer dock, 47 printing from a card, 48 optimizing printer, 5
Index S safety, 59 SCN, 10 SD/MMC card inserting, 5 printing from, 48 storage capacities, 61, 62 self portrait, 12 self timer, 21 light, i sensor, light, i service and support telephone numbers, 55 setting AF control, 24 album, 25 bracketing interval, 23 color mode, 25 compression, 22 custom exposure mode, 21 date and time, 2 date stamp, 29 digital zoom, 27 exposure metering, 23 flash, 15 focus zone, 24 image storage, 25 language, 29 liveview, 26 mode description, 28 orientation sensor, 28 picture size, 22
Index T tagging, 29 favorites, 43 for email, 42 for print, 41 when to tag, 40 tagging pictures for albums, 29, 35 taking a picture, 6 telephone support, 55 television, slide show, 37 text, 12 time, setting, 2 tips battery guidelines, 60 maintenance, 59 ReadMe file, 50 safety, 59 transfer, via USB cable, 46 trash can, deleting, 8 tripod socket, ii troubleshooting camera, 50 computer connectivity, 51 picture quality, 52 ready light, 53 turning camera on and off, 3 U upgrading software, firmware, 62 URLs, Kod
