ENGLISH urg_00998.book Page 1 Tuesday, January 6, 2009 6:59 AM 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. Charging and loading the batteries Lights are on while the charger is plugged in. (See the charger documentation for instructions and charging times.
urg_00998.book Page 2 Tuesday, January 6, 2009 6:59 AM ENGLISH Using an (accessory) SD or SDHC Card Your camera has internal memory. You can purchase an SD or SDHC Card to store more pictures and videos. (Maximum supported card size is 32 GB.) CAUTION: A card can only be inserted one way; forcing it may cause damage. Inserting or removing a card when the camera is on may damage the pictures, the card, or the camera. 1 Turn off the camera. 2 Insert or remove the card. 3 Turn on the camera.
ENGLISH urg_00998.book Page 3 Tuesday, January 6, 2009 6:59 AM Turning on the camera Setting the language and date/time Language: to change. OK to accept. Date/Time: At the prompt, press OK. to change current field. for previous/next field. OK to accept. See the Extended user guide www.kodak.com/go/z980support www.kodak.
urg_00998.book Page 4 Tuesday, January 6, 2009 6:59 AM ENGLISH Taking a picture 1 Turn the Mode dial to Smart Capture . 2 Press the Shutter button halfway to lock the focus. When the framing marks turn green, press the Shutter button completely down. EVF/LCD button To save battery power, press the EVF/LCD button and use the electronic viewfinder. Framing marks See the Extended user guide www.kodak.com/go/z980support Learn more about Smart Capture and other modes see page 13 4 www.kodak.
ENGLISH urg_00998.book Page 5 Tuesday, January 6, 2009 6:59 AM Reviewing pictures/videos Press the Review button to enter/exit Review. View previous/next picture/video. OK Play a video. Review See the Extended user guide www.kodak.com/go/z980support www.kodak.
urg_00998.book Page 6 Tuesday, January 6, 2009 6:59 AM ENGLISH Transferring pictures/videos 1 Turn off the camera. 2 Connect the KODAK USB Cable, Model U-8. 3 Turn on the camera. KODAK EASYSHARE Software opens on your computer and prompts you through the transfer process. 6 See the Extended user guide www.kodak.com/go/z980support Purchase accessories www.kodak.com/go/z980accessories www.kodak.
ENGLISH urg_00998.book Page 7 Tuesday, January 6, 2009 6:59 AM Getting help from your camera 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. 1 Press the Menu button, then highlight a menu choice. 2 Press the Info button. Scroll through a Help topic See the Extended user guide www.kodak.
urg_00998.book Page 8 Tuesday, January 6, 2009 6:59 AM ENGLISH Using the vertical grip (for portrait orientation) The vertical grip makes it easier to take pictures in the vertical, portrait orientation. 1 Turn off the camera. 2 Attach and tighten the grip. 3 Turn on the camera. 4 Slide the Portrait switch. 5 Take pictures in the portrait orientation. Use the Portrait Shutter button to take pictures. Use to zoom. Learn more about taking focused pictures see page 4 8 www.kodak.
ENGLISH urg_00998.book Page 9 Tuesday, January 6, 2009 6:59 AM Attaching the strap 1 2 www.kodak.
urg_00998.book Page 10 Tuesday, January 6, 2009 6:59 AM ENGLISH 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/z980support: • the extended user guide • interactive troubleshooting and repairs • interactive tutorials • FAQs • downloads • accessories • printing information • product registration 10 www.
ENGLISH urg_00998.
urg_00998.book Page 12 Tuesday, January 6, 2009 6:59 AM ENGLISH Front view 1 5 2 2 3 4 12 1 Flash 2 Microphones (2) 3 Speaker 4 Lens 5 Self-timer/Video/AF Assist light www.kodak.
urg_00998.book Page 13 Tuesday, January 6, 2009 6:59 AM 1 Doing more with your camera Choose the mode that best suits your subjects and surroundings. Use this mode For Smart Capture General picture taking—it offers excellent image quality and ease of use. Portrait Full-frame portraits of people. Sport Subjects that are in motion. Shutter speed is fast. Panorama “Stitching” 2 or 3 pictures into 1 panoramic scene. SCN Scene Point-and-shoot simplicity when taking pictures under special conditions.
urg_00998.book Page 14 Tuesday, January 6, 2009 6:59 AM Doing more with your camera Taking a video 1 Turn the Mode dial to Video . 2 Press the Shutter button completely down, then release it. To stop recording, press and release the Shutter button again. To review and work with videos, see page 19. Using Scene (SCN) modes Choose a Scene mode—for great pictures in practically any situation. 1 Turn the Mode dial to Scene . 2 Press to display Scene modes.
urg_00998.book Page 15 Tuesday, January 6, 2009 6:59 AM Doing more with your camera Using the optical zoom 1 Use the LCD or EVF to frame your subject. 2 Press Telephoto (T) to zoom in. Press Wide Angle (W) to zoom out. 3 Take the picture or video. NOTE: To get a focused picture every time, remember: ■ Use the auto focus framing marks, page 4. ■ As you zoom in, move away from your subject. Optical zoom Digital zoom Using digital zoom To turn on/off digital zoom, see the Setup menu (page 18).
urg_00998.book Page 16 Tuesday, January 6, 2009 6:59 AM Doing more with your camera Using the flash Press the flash button repeatedly to scroll through flash modes. The current flash mode is shown on the LCD or EVF. Flash modes Flash fires Auto When the lighting conditions require it. Fill 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). NOTE: Not available in Smart Capture mode.
urg_00998.book Page 17 Tuesday, January 6, 2009 6:59 AM Doing more with your camera Using the Drive button Press the Drive button repeatedly to scroll through self-timer and burst modes. For information about the self-timer and burst modes, see the Extended user guide www.kodak.com/go/z980support. Using the Focus button Press the Focus button repeatedly to scroll through Auto Focus, Landscape, Macro, and Super Macro modes. Mode Icon For Auto Focus (AF) No icon. Normal picture taking.
urg_00998.book Page 18 Tuesday, January 6, 2009 6:59 AM Doing more with your camera Using the menu button to change settings You can change settings to get the best results from your camera. IMPORTANT: Your camera offers a built-in Help system. To get the most from your camera, see page 7. 1 Press the Menu 2 Press button. to highlight a tab: ■ Capture/Video for the most common picture- and video-taking settings ■ Setup for other camera settings 3 Press to highlight a setting, then press OK.
urg_00998.book Page 19 Tuesday, January 6, 2009 6:59 AM 2 Working with pictures/videos Deleting pictures/videos 1 Press the Review 2 Press button. to find a picture/video. 3 Press the Delete button. 4 Follow the screen prompts. NOTE: If you have multiple pictures to delete, you can select then delete them. Viewing pictures as thumbnails 1 Press the Review button. 2 Press the Wide Angle (W) button to change from single-picture view to multi-up thumbnails.
urg_00998.book Page 20 Tuesday, January 6, 2009 6:59 AM Working with pictures/videos Using shortcuts For quick access to the most popular functions: 1 Press the Info button. The shortcuts appear. 2 Press to choose Select Photo, Tag, View Thumbnails, or Play Video. To hide the shortcuts again, press .
urg_00998.book Page 21 Tuesday, January 6, 2009 6:59 AM 3 Share your stories! A thousand ways to tell a story... and each begins with a picture. How do you tell yours? Prints • 4 x 6 pictures • Enlargements, posters • Collages • Photo books Photo gifts • Cards • Calendars • Mugs • Ties • Shirts www.kodak.com/go/z980support Digitally • EASYSHARE Digital Picture Frame • HDTV devices • Email ...
urg_00998.book Page 22 Tuesday, January 6, 2009 6:59 AM Share your stories! Pictures start here! 1 3 2 Load software. Take pictures. Transfer pictures to your computer. Pictures become stories here! At home KODAK All-in-One Printers Online At a local photo retailer KODAK Picture Kiosk www.kodak.com/go/tips 22 www.kodak.
urg_00998.book Page 23 Tuesday, January 6, 2009 6:59 AM 4 Solving camera problems Status Solution Shutter button does not ■ If the Portrait switch is in the Portrait position, only the Portrait Shutter button works (see page 8). work. Camera does not turn on. ■ Install new batteries (see page 1). Camera does not turn off. ■ Remove the battery, then reinsert or replace it. If the camera still ■ Charge rechargeable batteries. does not function, visit www.kodak.
urg_00998.book Page 24 Tuesday, January 6, 2009 6:59 AM 5 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.
urg_00998.book Page 25 Tuesday, January 6, 2009 6:59 AM Appendix Limited Warranty Kodak warrants Kodak consumer electronic products and accessories (“products”), excluding batteries, to be free from malfunctions and defects in both materials and workmanship for one year from the date of purchase. Retain the original dated sales receipt. Proof of the date of purchase will be required with any request for warranty repair.
urg_00998.book Page 26 Tuesday, January 6, 2009 6:59 AM Appendix 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.
urg_00998.book Page 27 Tuesday, January 6, 2009 6:59 AM Appendix 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.
urg_00998.book Page 28 Tuesday, January 6, 2009 6:59 AM Appendix Korean Class B ITE China RoHS Eastman Kodak Company Rochester, New York 14650 © Kodak, 2008 Kodak and EasyShare are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company. 4H5213_en 28 www.kodak.
