User's Guide
Table Of Contents
- KODAK EASYSHARE Z981 Digital Camera
- Product features
- Table of contents
- Setting up your camera
- Taking pictures/videos
- Taking pictures in Smart Capture mode
- Taking a video
- Adjusting LCD brightness
- Capture modes
- Using the zoom
- Using the flash
- Using the Drive button
- Using the Focus button
- Taking panoramic pictures
- P, A, S, and M modes
- Using exposure compensation to adjust brightness
- Using the histogram to view picture brightness
- Understanding the picture-taking icons
- Know when your batteries need charging
- Sharing and tagging pictures
- Reviewing and editing
- Reviewing pictures/videos
- Deleting pictures/videos
- Viewing pictures/videos in different ways
- A smarter way to find your pictures
- Understanding the review icons
- Creating a multimedia slide show
- Using the menu button in review
- Selecting multiple pictures/videos
- Cropping pictures
- Copying pictures/videos
- Using KODAK PERFECT TOUCH Technology
- Using the RAW Develop feature
- Editing videos
- Doing more with your camera
- Transferring, printing pictures
- Troubleshooting
- Appendix
- Index

Appendix
www.kodak.com/go/support
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Video capture—HDV (1280 x 720 @ 30 fps): maximum 29 minutes
VGA (640 x 480 @ 30 fps): maximum 4 GB
Communication with computer—USB 2.0 high speed (PIMA 15740 protocol);
via KODAK Camera USB Cable, U-8
Video output—NTSC or PAL
Microphone—Yes
Speaker—Yes
PICTBRIDGE support—Yes
Power—4 KODAK Ni-MH Pre-Charged Rechargeable Batteries AA; KODAK 5-Volt
AC Adapter
Tripod mount—1/4 inch
Size—123.7 x 84.9 mm x 105 mm (4.9 x 3.3 x 4.1 in.) @ power off
Weight—530 g (18.7 oz) including battery, SD Card, and lens cap
Operating temperature—0–40
° C (32–104° F)
Care and maintenance
■ If you suspect water has gotten inside the camera, remove the batteries 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 site at www.eiae.org or
www.kodak.com/go/z981support.










