Kodak EasyShare P712 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, 2006 All screen images are simulated. Kodak and EasyShare are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company. Schneider-Kreuznach and Xenar are trademarks of Jos. Schneider Optische Werke GmbH used under license by Eastman Kodak Company.
Product features Front View 7 9 8 11 10 12 6 13 14 15 5 16 4 17 3 2 18 1 19 1 Lens 11 Hot shoe 2 Grip 12 Flash 3 Self-timer/Video light 13 Flash button 4 LED indicator 14 Focus button 5 Shutter button 15 Strap post 6 Mode /Power switch 16 Speaker 7 Exposure metering button 17 Microphone 8 Program button 18 USB, A/V Out 9 Drive button 19 DC-In (5V) 10 Mode dial www.kodak.
Product features Back View 6 5 7 8 9 10 11 4 12 13 14 3 15 2 17 1 ii 16 18 1 Delete button 10 Set button 2 Tripod socket 11 AE/AF lock button 3 Dock connector 12 Status button 4 LCD screen 13 Review button 5 EVF/LCD toggle button 14 Joystick ( 6 Diopter dial 15 7 EVF (Electronic Viewfinder) 16 Share button 8 Zoom lever 17 Menu button 9 Command dial 18 Battery compartment ); OK button (press in) Slot for optional SD or MMC card www.kodak.
Table of contents 1 1 Setting up your camera .........................................................................1 Attaching the lens cap and strap ................................................................... 1 Charging the battery ..................................................................................... 2 Loading the battery ....................................................................................... 2 Turning on the camera ..............................................
Table of contents 4 Doing more with your camera .............................................................23 Picture-taking modes .................................................................................. 23 Taking panoramic pictures........................................................................... 28 Using the focus button ................................................................................ 29 Using the drive mode for self-timer, burst, exposure bracketing..................
Table of contents Helpful links................................................................................................ 75 Telephone customer support ....................................................................... 76 7 Appendix .............................................................................................77 Camera specifications ................................................................................. 77 Storage capacities ............................................
1 Setting up your camera Attaching the lens cap and strap 1 www.kodak.
Setting up your camera Charging the battery Charge the Li-Ion rechargeable battery before first use. Red—charging Green—complete Approximately 3 hours for full charge You can also charge the battery using a Kodak EasyShare printer dock or camera dock. Purchase these and other accessories at a dealer of Kodak products or visit www.kodak.com/go/p712accessories. Loading the battery CAUTION: We recommend that you use a Kodak Li-Ion rechargeable digital camera battery (KLIC-5001).
Setting up your camera Turning on the camera ■ Capture: Take pictures and videos. ■ Favorites: View your Favorites, see page 66. Setting the language and date/time, first time Language: to choose Move a Language, then press OK. Date & Time: 1 Press OK. to change. for previous/next field. 2 3 Press OK to accept. www.kodak.
Setting up your camera Setting the language and date/time, other times 1 Press Menu. (Press again to exit.) 2 Move 3 to highlight Setup . to highlight Language or Date/Time, then press OK. to change. for previous/next field. 4 Press OK. Storing pictures on an SD or MMC card Your camera has 32 MB of internal memory. You can purchase an SD or MMC card to conveniently store more pictures and videos. For best results, purchase a Kodak card.
2 Taking pictures and videos Taking a picture 4 1 2 When the AE/AF indicator turns green, press the Shutter button completely down. Auto LCD EVF 3 Press the Shutter button halfway to set the AE/AF. or AE/AF indicator: green—successful red—failed failed focus failed exposure Use the Diopter to adjust the sharpness of the Viewfinder. Taking a video 4 1 To stop recording, press and release the Shutter button again. 2 LCD EVF 3 5 Press the Shutter button completely down and release.
Taking pictures and videos Reviewing a quickview of the picture or video just taken After you take a picture or video, the EVF/LCD screen displays a Quickview for approximately 5 seconds. While the picture or video is displayed, you can: If you press no buttons, the picture/video is saved. Delete Press OK to play/pause video. Move the Joystick: To adjust the volume. To rewind or fast forward. Tag a picture/video for email or as a favorite, or tag a picture for print.
Taking pictures and videos Using the auto-focus framing marks (pictures) When using the EVF/LCD 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. 1 Press the Shutter button halfway. When the framing marks turn green, focus is accomplished.
Taking pictures and videos Using the Status button In any Capture or Review mode, press the Status button to display status icons, settings, and picture/video information on your EVF/LCD screen. Keep pressing the Status button to change the screen information.
Taking pictures and videos Capture icons in liveview (default screen) Flash mode Focus mode Drive mode Date stamp Camera mode Album name Image stabilizer Accessory lens Picture size Zoom indicator File type Pictures/time remaining Storage location Battery indicator (flashing=exhausted) AF mode White balance Framing marks Exposure metering Exposure bracketing interval ISO Aperture Shutter speed Flash compensation Exposure compensation NOTE: Your camera screen changes when you press the Status button (
Taking pictures and videos Using optical zoom Use optical zoom to get up to 12X closer to your subject. You can change optical zoom before or during video recording. 1 Use the EVF or LCD screen to frame your subject. Current zoom position Optical range 2 Press Telephoto (T) to zoom in. Press Wide Angle (W) to zoom out. The Zoom indicator shows zoom status. NOTE: Digital zoom is disabled when you select None in Advanced Digital zoom (see page 46).
Taking pictures and videos Using the flip-up flash Use the flash when you take pictures at night, indoors, or outdoors in heavy shadows. Make sure you are within the flash range. When you press the Shutter button halfway, and flash is needed, the flash automatically opens. Flash Press the cover to close. To change the flash settings, see page 36. Flash-to-subject distance Zoom position Flash distance Wide angle 2.9 ft–17.4 ft (0.9 m–5.3 m) Telephoto 6.6 ft–15.4 ft (2.0 m–4.
Taking pictures and videos Reviewing pictures and videos Press Review to view and work with your pictures and videos. Pictures 1 2 Press Review. (Press again to exit.) View previous/next. View multi-up thumbnails. (Press OK to exit.) View previous/next thumbnail. 3 Press OK to view single pictures. NOTE: Pictures taken at the 6.3 MP (3:2) quality setting are displayed at a 3:2 aspect ratio with a black bar at the top and bottom of the screen. Videos 1 Press OK to play/pause.
Taking pictures and videos Multi-selection of pictures during review Use the Set button to create a set of pictures to review and to perform various functions, for example Delete (page 17), Protect (page 16), and Copy (page 58). Single-up 1 10 of 20 selected Press Review. pictures (Press again to exit.) 2 Press Set. 3 to highlight a picture. To remove a picture from the set, press Set again. To deselect the entire set, press review or turn off the camera. Multi-up 1 Press Review.
Taking pictures and videos Magnifying a picture during review Use the Zoom lever to magnify your pictures. W/T Magnify 1X–10X. View other parts of the picture. OK www.kodak.com/go/support Return to 1X.
Taking pictures and videos Identifying the review icons Picture Print tag/number of prints Favorite tag Email tag Selected/ Total number Protect Picture number Image storage location Review mode Album name Battery indicator Date stamp Scroll arrows NOTE: Your camera screen changes when you press the Status button (see page 8).
Taking pictures and videos Protecting pictures and videos from deletion 1 2 3 Press Review. (Press again to exit.) view previous/next. Press Menu. to highlight then press OK. 4 , Follow the screen prompts. PICTURE or VIDEO—protects the displayed picture or video. EXIT—exits the Protect screen. SELECTED—protects selected pictures and videos from your current storage location. ALL—protects all pictures and videos in your current storage location. The picture or video is protected and cannot be deleted.
Taking pictures and videos Deleting pictures and videos 1 2 Press Review. (Press again to exit.) view previous/next. 3 Press Delete. 4 Follow the screen prompts. PICTURE or VIDEO—deletes the displayed picture or video. EXIT—exits the Delete screen. SELECTED—deletes selected pictures and videos from your current storage location. You can scroll to verify selected pictures. ALL—deletes all pictures and videos from your current storage location.
3 Transferring and printing pictures Installing the software CAUTION: Install Kodak EasyShare software before connecting the camera or optional dock to the computer. Failure to do so may cause the software to load incorrectly. 1 Close all software applications that are open on your computer. 2 Place the Kodak EasyShare software CD into the CD-ROM drive. 3 Load the software: Windows OS—if the install window does not appear, choose Run from the Start menu and type d:\setup.
Transferring and printing pictures Transferring pictures You can transfer pictures to your computer using a USB cable (U-8), EasyShare dock, or Kodak multi-card reader/Kodak SD multimedia card reader-writer. Purchase these and other accessories at a dealer of Kodak products or www.kodak.com/go/p712accessories. Transferring pictures with a USB cable, model U-8 If your package does not include an EasyShare dock, use the USB cable (model U-8) that came with your camera. 1 Turn off the camera.
Transferring and printing pictures Printing from a Kodak EasyShare printer dock or your computer Printer dock—Dock your camera to the Kodak EasyShare printer dock and print directly with or without a computer. For dock compatibility for your camera, see page 22. Purchase this and other accessories at a dealer of Kodak products or www.kodak.com/go/p712accessories. Computer—Click the Help button in the Kodak EasyShare software.
Transferring and printing pictures Direct printing with a PictBridge enabled printer Your camera features PictBridge technology, which lets you print directly to PictBridge enabled printers, without a computer. You need: ■ Camera with fully charged batteries, or with ■ PictBridge enabled printer optional Kodak 5-volt AC adapter ■ USB cable (U-8) Connecting the camera to the printer 1 Turn off the camera and printer.
Transferring and printing pictures NOTE: During direct printing, pictures are not permanently transferred or saved to the computer or printer. Current Picture Press to choose a picture. Choose the number of copies. Tagged Pictures If your printer is capable, print pictures that you tagged for printing (see page 63) and choose a print size. Index Print Print thumbnails of all pictures. This option requires one or more sheets of paper. If the printer is capable, choose a print size.
4 Doing more with your camera Picture-taking modes Choose the mode that best suits your subjects and surroundings. Use Auto mode for general picture-taking. Use this mode For Mode Switch—Capture and Favorites. Capture Taking pictures and videos. Favorites Viewing your favorites (see page 66). 23 www.kodak.
Doing more with your camera Use this mode For Mode Dial—10 settings. AUTO General picture-taking—offers an excellent balance of image quality and ease-of-use. Program Controlling exposure compensation, flash compensation (how much light enters the camera), and ISO speed. The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture (f-stop) based on the scene lighting. Program mode offers the ease of auto shooting with full access to all menu options.
Doing more with your camera Use this mode Manual Custom For Enjoying the highest level of creative control. You can set the aperture, shutter speed, flash compensation, and ISO speed. Exposure compensation acts as an exposure meter, recommending the proper combination of aperture and shutter speed to produce an acceptable exposure. To prevent camera shake, use a tripod for slow shutter speeds. Use the Command dial and Set button to select and adjust settings (see page 38).
Doing more with your camera Scene modes 1 Turn the Mode dial to Scene . 2 Move the Joystick to display Scene mode descriptions. NOTE: If the Help text turns off, press the OK button. 3 Press the OK button to choose a Scene mode. Use this SCN mode For Portrait Full-frame portraits of people. Use Telephoto to reduce focus of distracting background. Panorama Left-Right See page 28. Panorama Right-Left See page 28. SelfPortrait Close-ups of yourself. Assures proper focus and minimizes red eye.
Doing more with your camera Use this SCN mode For Candle light Captures the ambiance of the candle light. 27 Flower Close-ups of flowers or other small subjects in bright light. Text Documents. Manner/ Museum Quiet occasions, like a wedding or lecture. Flash and sound are disabled. Party People indoors. Minimizes red eye. Snow Bright snow scenes. Beach Bright beach scenes. Fireworks Flash does not fire. Place the camera on a flat, steady surface or use a tripod. www.kodak.
Doing more with your camera 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 saved only when panorama capture is cancelled before stitching occurs. (Picture size is set to 3.1 MP for each picture. Exposure and white balance are set with the first picture. The flash is set to Off.) 1 Turn the Mode dial to SCN.
Doing more with your camera Using the focus button Set the focus for close-up and far-away scenes. Some settings may be unavailable in some modes. 1 2 3 Press Focus. (Press again to exit.) to highlight an option. Press OK or Set. The active icon, except for the default mode, is displayed in the EVF/LCD screen. NOTE: For rapid setting changes, see page 40. Focus mode Description Normal AF Focus setting for general picture-taking. (default) 29 Macro AF Sharpness and detail in pictures at close range.
Doing more with your camera Using the drive mode for self-timer, burst, exposure bracketing Some settings may be unavailable in some modes. 1 Press Drive. (Press again to exit.) 2 3 to highlight an option. Press OK or Set. The active icon is displayed in the EVF/LCD screen. NOTE: For rapid setting changes, see page 40. For determining burst capacity, see page 32. Raw and TIFF are unavailable in Burst. Drive mode Description Single Camera takes one picture.
Doing more with your camera Drive mode Description Last Burst Flash forced off. Camera takes a series of pictures while the Shutter button is pressed. When the Shutter button is released, only the last 5 pictures are saved (4 pictures in RAW). (Capture an event when the precise timing is uncertain e.g., a child blowing out birthday candles.) Exposure Bracketing 3 Flash forced off. Camera takes 3 pictures at intervals of 1/3, 2/3, and 1.0 EV.
Doing more with your camera Determining the burst capacity The quantity of burst depends on the quality mode and the rate of compression. For information on picture compression, see page 44. Quality mode Resolution Compression 7.1 MP 3072 x 2304 RAW 4 TIFF 0 Fine 8 Standard 14 Basic 22 TIFF 0 Fine 9 Standard 16 Basic 24 TIFF 0 Fine 11 Standard 20 Basic 30 TIFF 0 Fine 18 Standard 31 Basic 48 TIFF 0 Fine 45 Standard 75 Basic 111 6.3 MP (3:2) 5.0 MP 3.1 MP 1.
Doing more with your camera Using the AE/AF button 1 Press Menu. (Press again to exit.) 2 to highlight . Setup Menu 3 to highlight AE/AF Button Set. 4 Press OK. 5 to highlight an option; press OK. 6 Press AE/AF. (Press again to unlock.) green—successful red—failed failed exposure lock failed focus lock NOTE: For rapid setting changes, see page 40. AE/AF lock mode (default) Description Exposure setting is independent of pressing the Shutter button.
Doing more with your camera Taking pictures using the AF lock For special situations where AF may not work (page 33): 1 Set the AE/AF Lock button to AF. 2 Place the framing marks on the main subject. 3 Press the AE/AF Lock button. 4 Recompose the picture and press the Shutter button halfway to lock the exposure position. 5 Press the Shutter button completely down to take the picture. NOTE: The AF lock function lets you release the Shutter button to recompose the picture.
Doing more with your camera Program capture settings Pressing the Program button in Capture, after program setup, allows for direct access to the sub-menus and, if necessary, right-hand access to the flash and focus menus.
Doing more with your camera Changing the flash settings 1 Press . (Press again to exit.) to highlight an option. 2 3 Press OK or Set. Blinking The active icon is displayed in the EVF/LCD screen. indicates the flash is charging. Take the picture when the blinking stops. NOTE: Flash settings are preset for each picture-taking mode. Some of the flash settings may not be available in all Capture or SCN modes.
Doing more with your camera PASM and C1, C2, C3 modes Settings you change in C modes apply only to pictures taken in those modes. For example, if you change the Color Mode to Sepia while in PASM, you still retain the color setting if you change to Auto or SCN mode. If you are in the C modes, the color change is applied to pictures taken only in those modes. NOTE: The settings, including Flash, are maintained for PASM—even when you change modes or turn off the camera.
Doing more with your camera Changing PASM or C1, C2, C3 mode settings PASM and C modes control the f-number (aperture), shutter speed, exposure compensation, and flash compensation. 1 Turn the Mode dial to P, A, S, M, or C1, C2, C3. 2 Use the Command dial and Set button: ■ Turn the Command dial to move the selection arrow between the available settings. NOTE: For C1, C2, or C3, choose custom exposure setting (PASM) in the Menu, see page 50.
Doing more with your camera Using exposure metering Choose a metering system in PASM or C modes for the appropriate lighting of your subject. 1 2 3 Press Exposure metering. (Press again to exit.) to highlight an option. Press OK or Set. The active icon, except for the default mode, is displayed in the EVF/LCD screen. NOTE: For rapid setting changes, see page 40.
Doing more with your camera Using the framing grid to compose a picture The framing grid divides the LCD into thirds—vertically and horizontally. This is helpful if, for example, you want to balance a picture between water, earth, and sky. To turn on the framing grid in Capture mode, see page 46. Using the command dial for rapid setting changes Use the Command dial in combination with other buttons for rapid setting changes.
Doing more with your camera Using the histogram In Capture or Review, the histogram shows the distribution of the subject’s brightness. If the peak is to the right of the graph, the subject is bright; if it’s to the left, the subject is dark (see shaded bar). Optimal exposure is usually achieved when the peak is in the middle of the histogram. Available only in PASM and C modes. Press the Status button to turn the histogram on/off.
Doing more with your camera Changing picture-taking settings You can change settings to get the best results from your camera: 1 Press the Menu button (press again to exit). 2 Move the Joystick to highlight a menu tab — ■ Capture for general picture-taking settings of stills. ■ Video for video camera settings. ■ Setup for customizing your camera settings. ■ Capture + for advanced picture-taking settings. (Only available in PASM and C settings.) 3 Move the Joystick the OK button.
Doing more with your camera Still menu options Capture Some settings are unavailable in Auto and SCN modes. Setting Picture Size Choose a picture resolution. This setting is kept across Auto, SCN, PASM and independently in C1, C2, and C3 until you change it. 43 Icon Options that appear in Liveview (Correct?) 7.1 MP (default)—for printing up to 20 x 30 in. (51 x 76 cm); pictures are highest resolution and largest file size. 6.3 MP (3:2)— ideal for printing 4 x 6 in. (10 x 15 cm) prints without cropping.
Doing more with your camera Setting Icon File Type Compressed data, other than RAW or TIFF, to reduce storage (memory) space or transmission times. This setting is kept across Auto, SCN, PASM and independently in C1, C2, and C3 until you change it. Options that appear in Liveview (Correct?) Fine— JPEG, less compression, better quality. Standard (default)— JPEG, standard compression. Basic—JPEG, more compression, lowest quality.
Doing more with your camera Video menu options Video Some settings are unavailable in Auto and SCN modes. Setting Icon Options that appear in Liveview Video Size Choose a video resolution. This setting remains until you change it. 640 x 480—higher resolution and file size. Video plays in a 640 x 480 pixel window (VGA). 320 x 240—lower resolution and file size. Video plays in a 320 x 240 pixel window (QVGA). Video Length Choose a video duration. This setting remains until you turn off the camera.
Doing more with your camera Setup menu options Setup Setting Icon Options LCD Brightness Adjust the brightness of the LCD screen. 1, 2, 3 (default), 4, or 5 Capture Frame Grid Use the frame grid to compose a picture. The grid divides the EVF/LCD screen into thirds—vertically and horizontally. It’s helpful if you want to balance a picture between water, earth, and sky. On Off (default) Image Storage Choose a storage location for pictures and videos. This setting is unavailable in Favorites mode.
Doing more with your camera Setting Icon Options Set Program Button Capture Program this button in Capture mode for a shortcut to your favorite camera settings. See page 34. Set Program Button Review Program this button in Review mode for a shortcut to your favorite review settings. See page 35. Orientation Sensor Orient pictures so they are displayed with the correct side up for Still capture only. On (default) On Transfer Off Quickview Change Quickview default to on or off.
Doing more with your camera Setting Icon Options Mode Description Display the mode descriptions. (SCN mode descriptions remain active.) On (default) Off Accessory Lens Ensure proper AF accessory lens use. On Off (default) Date & Time Set the date and time. See page 3. Video Out Choose the regional setting that lets you connect the camera to a television or other external device. NTSC (default)—used in North America and Japan; most common format. PAL—used in Europe and China.
Doing more with your camera Setting Icon Format CAUTION: Formatting deletes all pictures and videos, including those that are protected. Removing a card during formatting may damage the card. Options Memory Card—deletes everything on the card; formats the card. Cancel—exits without making a change. Internal Memory—deletes everything in internal memory including email addresses, album names, and favorites; formats the internal memory. Calibrate Imager Checks and corrects pixel variation.
Doing more with your camera PASM and C1, C2, C3 menu options Capture + These settings are not available in Auto and SCN modes. Setting Icon Options that appear in Liveview White Balance Choose your lighting condition. This setting is kept across PASM and independently in C1, C2, and C3 until you change it. Auto (default)—automatically corrects white balance. Ideal for general picture-taking. Daylight —pictures in natural lighting. Cloudy —under overcast, shady or twilight skies.
Doing more with your camera Setting Icon Options that appear in Liveview AF Control Choose an auto-focus setting. This setting is kept across PASM and C1, C2, and C3 until you change it. Continuous AF (default)—uses external AF sensor and TTL-AF (Through-The-Lens). Because the camera is always focusing, there is no need to press the Shutter button halfway down to focus. Single AF —uses external AF sensor and TTL-AF and does not focus until the Shutter button is pressed halfway down.
Doing more with your camera Setting Icon Slow Flash Choose what type of slow-flash setting is desired. This setting is kept across PASM and independently in C1, C2, and C3 until you change it. Options that appear in Liveview Front Sync (default) —synchronizes at the beginning of the shutter. Ideal for night-scene background; fast shutter speeds can make background too dark. This feature allows both a slow shutter speed for the background to enhance the detail and a flash for the subject.
Doing more with your camera Editing functions for Still and Video This camera has editing capabilities for both still and video. 1 2 Press Review. (Press again to exit.) to locate a 4 to highlight Edit, then press OK. 5 to choose from an option. picture or video. 3 Press Menu. 6 Follow the screen prompts. Still editing options ■ Crop—crop unwanted picture information. For example, you can remove too much background from a group-shot picture.
Doing more with your camera Cropping pictures 1 Follow steps 1–4 of Editing functions (previous page). 2 to highlight Crop, then press OK. 3 to select the desired cropping format, then press OK. • Press the Zoom lever to adjust the size. • to adjust the location. 4 Press OK when crop location and size are complete. 5 to choose Continue, then press OK. 6 to choose Exit, then press OK. Press Menu button to exit menu The picture is copied, then cropped. The original picture is saved.
Doing more with your camera RAW file development This feature lets you develop, edit, and save a JPEG or TIFF file of the RAW file that was taken with your camera. The original file is not affected. RAW files provide 3 advantages: ■ A digital negative for file authenticity ■ Ability to correct exposure after capture ■ Ability to adjust tonal qualities after capture Press Review. 1 2 to locate a RAW image. 5 6 Press Menu. 3 to highlight option from the list below, then press OK.
Doing more with your camera Viewing picture/video information 1 Press Review. (Press again to exit.) 2 3 to locate a picture or video. Press repeatedly to view picture/video information. Using the review menu In Review, press the Menu button to access review functions. View Slide Show Album Copy Protect Raw File Develop (only RAW) Edit Video Date Display (only Video) Redeye Reduction (only JPEG) Multi-up www.kodak.
Doing more with your camera Making a video action print or picture Video action picture From a video, you can make a 4-, 9-, or 16-up picture. 9-up 4-up 1 Press the Review button, then press 16-up to locate a video. 2 Press the Menu button, choose Action Print, then press the OK button. 3 Choose an option, then press OK. Option Video frames Auto (4, 9, or 16 Frames); default 9 4, 9, or 16 frames are automatically selected (first, last, and 2, 7, or 14 equally spaced frames).
Doing more with your camera Copying pictures and videos You can copy pictures and videos from a card to internal memory or from internal memory to a card. Before you copy, make sure that: ■ A card is inserted in the camera. ■ The camera’s picture storage location is set to the location from which you are copying. See Image Storage, page 46. Copy pictures or videos: 1 Press the Review button, then press the Menu button.
Doing more with your camera Running a slide show Use the Slide Show to display your pictures and videos on the LCD screen. To run a slide show on a television or on any external device, see page 60. To save battery power, use an optional Kodak 5-volt AC adapter. (Visit www.kodak.com/go/p712accessories.) Starting the slide show 1 Press the Review button, then press the Menu button. 2 Move to highlight Slide Show , then press the OK button. 3 Move to highlight your option, then press the OK button.
Doing more with your camera Running a continuous slide show loop When you turn on Loop, the slide show is continuously repeated. 1 On the Slide Show menu, move to highlight Loop, then press the OK button. 2 Move to highlight On, then press the OK button. When slide show is started with Loop On, the slide show repeats until you press the OK button or until battery power is exhausted. The Loop feature remains until you change it.
Doing more with your camera Second—on your camera 1 In any mode, press the Menu button. 2 Move 3 Move to highlight Setup . to highlight Set Album , then press the OK button. 4 Move to highlight an album name, then press the OK button. Repeat to mark pictures or videos for albums. Selected albums are noted with a check mark. 5 To remove a selection, highlight an album name and press the OK button. To remove all album selections, select Clear All. 6 Highlight Exit, then press the OK button.
Doing more with your camera Second—on your camera 1 Press the Review button, then locate the picture or video. 2 Press the Menu button. 3 Move to highlight Album , then press the OK button. 4 Move to highlight Picture/Video, Selected, or All, then press OK. 5 Move to highlight an album folder, then press the OK button. If you tagged a single Picture/Video, you can add other pictures to the same album by moving the Joystick to scroll through the pictures.
Doing more with your camera Sharing your pictures When your pictures/videos are transferred to your computer, you can share them by: ■ Print (page 63) ■ Email (page 64) ■ Favorites, page 65 When can I tag my pictures and videos? Press the Share button to tag pictures/videos: ■ Any time. (The most recent picture/video taken is then displayed.) ■ Just after you take a picture/video, during Quickview (see page 6). ■ After pressing the Review button (see page 12).
Doing more with your camera * To remove print tagging for all pictures in the storage location, highlight Cancel Prints, then press the OK button. Cancel Prints is not available in Quickview. Printing tagged pictures When you transfer the tagged pictures to your computer, the Kodak EasyShare software print screen opens. For details on printing, click the Help button in the Kodak EasyShare software.
Doing more with your camera 5 To remove a selection, highlight a checked address and press the OK button. To remove all email selections, highlight Clear All. 6 Move to highlight Exit, then press the OK button. 7 Press the Share button to exit the menu. Third—transfer and email When you transfer the tagged pictures/videos to your computer, the Email screen opens and lets you send them to the addresses you specified. For details, click the Help button in the Kodak EasyShare software.
Doing more with your camera Share your favorite pictures in 4 easy steps: 1. Take pictures to locate a picture. 2. Tag pictures as 1 Press Share. Move Favorites 2 Move to highlight Favorite ; press the OK button. 3 Move 3. Transfer pictures to your computer 4. View favorites on your camera to highlight Picture, Selected, or All; press the OK button. The icon appears in the status area. To remove the tag, repeat Step 2. Press Share again to exit.
Doing more with your camera Optional settings In Favorites mode, press the Menu button to access optional settings. View Remove all favorites (page 67) Slide Show (page 59) Multi-up (page 13) NOTE: Pictures taken at the 6.3 MP (3:2) quality setting are displayed at a 3:2 aspect ratio with a black bar at the top and bottom of the screen. (See Picture Size, page 43.) Removing all favorites from your camera To increase internal memory for picture taking, remove favorites from your camera.
Doing more with your camera Printing and emailing favorites 1 Turn the Mode switch to Favorites . Move to locate a picture. 2 Press the Share button. 3 Highlight Print 4 Move or Email , then press the OK button. to highlight Picture/Video, Selected, or All, then press the OK button. 5 Move to highlight an album folder, 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). www.kodak.
5 Troubleshooting Camera problems For step-by-step product support, visit www.kodak.com/go/p712support and select Interactive Troubleshooting and Repairs. If... Try one or more of the following Camera does not turn on ■ Remove battery and verify that it’s the correct type, then Camera does not turn off and the lens does not retract Camera buttons and controls do not function reinsert it. ■ Insert a charged battery.
Troubleshooting If... Try one or more of the following Picture orientation is not accurate ■ Set the Orientation Sensor to ON (page 47). Flash does not fire ■ Check if external flash is designated in Setup (page 48). ■ Check the flash setting and change as needed (page 36). Storage location is almost or entirely full ■ Transfer pictures to the computer (page 19). ■ Delete pictures from the card or insert a new one (page 17). ■ Change image storage location to internal memory (page 46).
Troubleshooting Computer/connectivity problems If... Try one or more of the following Computer does not ■ Insert a charged battery (page 2). communicate with ■ Turn on the camera. the camera ■ Make sure proper USB cable is securely connected on camera and computer port (page 19). (If using an EasyShare dock, check all cable connections. Make sure the camera is seated on the dock.) ■ Make sure the EasyShare software is installed (page 18). ■ Click the Help button in the EasyShare software.
Troubleshooting Picture quality problems If... Try one or more of the following Picture is too dark ■ Reposition camera for more available light. or underexposed ■ Use Fill flash (page 36) or change your position so light is not behind the subject. ■ Move so that the distance between you and the subject is within the effective flash range (page 11). ■ To automatically set exposure and focus, press the Shutter button halfway and hold.
Troubleshooting If... Try one or more of the following Picture is not clear ■ To automatically set exposure and focus, press the Shutter button halfway and hold. When the AE/AF indicator turns green, press the Shutter button completely down to take the picture. ■ Clean the lens (page 89). ■ Make sure camera is not in Close-up mode if you are outside of the close-up focus specification. ■ Make sure camera is not in Telephoto mode if you are closer than the telephoto focus specification.
Troubleshooting Direct printing (PictBridge) problems Status Solution Cannot locate desired picture. ■ Use the Direct print menu to change the image storage location. The Direct print menu interface ■ Press any button to redisplay the menu. turns off. Cannot print pictures. ■ Ensure that there is a connection between the camera and printer (page 21). ■ Ensure the printer and camera have power (page 21). Camera or printer display an error message. ■ Follow the prompts to resolve the issue.
6 Getting help Helpful links Camera Email, write, or phone Kodak www.kodak.com/go/contact Get support for your product (FAQs, www.kodak.com/go/p712support troubleshooting information, arrange for repairs, etc.) Purchase camera accessories (camera www.kodak.com/go/p712accessories docks, printer docks, lenses, cards, etc.) Download the latest camera firmware and software www.kodak.com/go/p712downloads See online demonstrations of your camera www.kodak.
Getting help Telephone customer support If you have questions concerning this product, you may speak with Kodak customer support.
7 Appendix Camera specifications For more specifications, visit www.kodak.com/go/p712support. Kodak EasyShare P712 zoom digital camera CCD (charge-coupled device) CCD 1/2.5 in. CCD, 7.4 MP, 4:3 aspect ratio Camera effective pixels 7.1 MP Output image size 7.1 MP: 3072 x 2304 pixels 6.3 MP (3:2): 3072 x 2048 pixels 5.0 MP: 2592 x 1944 pixels 3.1 MP: 2048 x 1536 pixels 1.2 MP: 1280 x 960 pixels Displays Color display 2.5 in. (6.
Appendix Kodak EasyShare P712 zoom digital camera Combined zoom 60X Focus system TTL–AF with program modes: multi-zone, center-zone, 25 Selectable zones. Working range: 19.7 in. (50 cm)–infinity @ wide, normal 6.3 ft. (1.9 m)–infinity @ tele, normal 3.9–23.6 in. (10–60 cm) @ macro, wide 35.4 in.–6.6 ft (90 cm–2.0 m) @ macro, tele 3.9 in. (10 cm)–infinity @ wide in Auto mode 35.4 in.
Appendix Kodak EasyShare P712 zoom digital camera Flash modes Auto, Fill, Red-eye, Slow sync (front, front red-eye, rear curtain), Off External flash Extended flash range with Kodak external flash unit: Guide no. 37 (working range 43 ft (13 m) @ ISO 100, f/2.8, Wide) Guide no. 100 (working range 88 ft (27 m) @ ISO 100, f/3.7, Tele) Flash compensation –1 to +1 EV in 0.
Appendix Kodak EasyShare P712 zoom digital camera Power Kodak Li-Ion rechargeable digital camera battery KLIC-5001 (or equivalent); 5V AC adapter, optional Communication with computer/TV USB 2.
Appendix Storage capacities File sizes can vary. You may be able to store more or fewer picture and videos. Favorites takes up additional space in internal memory. Picture storage capacity—JPEG fine compression Number of JPEG pictures 7.1 MP 6.3 MP (3:2) 5.0 MP 3.1 MP 1.
Appendix Picture storage capacity—JPEG basic compression Number of JPEG pictures 7.1 MP 6.3 MP (3:2) 5.0 MP 3.1 MP 1.2 MP 32 MB internal memory 16 18 22 36 83 32 MB SD/MMC 17 19 23 37 86 64 MB SD/MMC 34 39 48 75 176 128 MB SD/MMC 70 79 97 153 356 256 MB SD/MMC 137 154 190 299 693 512 MB SD/MMC 283 317 392 616 1429 Picture storage capacity—RAW Number of RAW pictures 7.
Appendix Picture storage capacity—TIFF Number of TIFF pictures 7.1 MP 6.3 MP (3:2) 5.0 MP 3.1 MP 1.2 MP Resolution: 3072x2304 3072x2048 2592x1944 2048x1536 1280x960 32 MB internal memory 1 1 1 3 8 32 MB SD/MMC 1 1 2 3 8 64 MB SD/MMC 2 3 4 6 16 128 MB SD/MMC 6 6 8 13 34 256 MB SD/MMC 11 13 16 26 66 512 MB SD/MMC 24 27 33 54 137 Video storage capacity Minutes/seconds of video VGA (640 x 480) QVGA (320 x 240) 32 MB internal memory 32 sec. 53 sec.
Appendix Power-saving features If no action for The camera To turn it back on 15, 30 seconds; 1, 2 minutes EVF/LCD screen turns off. Press any button. 3, 5, 10, 15 or 30 minutes Enters auto power off. Turn camera Off/On. NOTE: See EVF/LCD Stand By and Auto Power Off in Setup on page 48. www.kodak.
Appendix Accessories Item Description Where to buy Kodak 0.7X wide-angle lens Expands your creativity and photographic options with the versatile 0.7X wide-angle lens. www.kodak. com/go/p712acc essories Kodak 1.4 tele converter lens Extends maximum focal length up to 605 mm. Kodak lens adapter Lets you add 55 mm screw-on lenses or filters Kodak lens shade Reduces flare from direct light. Lens filter (black & white) Neutral density filter 102. Reduces light by 2 f-stops (log density 0.
Appendix Important safety instructions Using this product ■ Read and follow these instructions before using Kodak products. Always follow basic safety procedures. ■ Use only a USB compliant computer equipped with a current-limiting motherboard. Contact your computer manufacturer if you have questions. ■ The use of an accessory attachment that is not recommended by Kodak, such as an AC adapter, may cause fire, electric shock, or injury.
Appendix Battery safety and handling CAUTION: When removing batteries, allow them to cool first; batteries may be hot. ■ Use only batteries that are 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.
Appendix Battery information Kodak battery replacement types/battery life Actual battery life may vary based on usage. Li-Ion rechargeable battery (per charge) Battery life per CIPA testing method. (Approximate number of pictures in Auto mode, using 64 MB SD/MMC card) 210-290 0 400 We recommend using only a Kodak Li-Ion rechargeable digital camera battery KLIC-5001. Not all manufacturers’ 3.7V Li-Ion rechargeable batteries are compatible with the camera.
Appendix Visit www.kodak.com/go/p712accessories for: Kodak EasyShare camera dock—powers your camera, transfers pictures to your computer, and charges the included Kodak Li-Ion rechargeable battery. Kodak EasyShare printer dock—powers your camera, makes 4 x 6 in. (10 x 15 cm) prints with or without a computer, transfers pictures, and charges the included Kodak Li-Ion rechargeable battery. Kodak 5-volt AC adapter—powers your camera.
Appendix Warranty Limited warranty Kodak warrants Kodak 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 P712 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 Australian C-Tick N137 Canadian DOC statement DOC Class B Compliance—This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Observation des normes-Classe 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 unsorted municipal waste. Contact your local authorities or go to www.kodak.com/go/recycle for recycling program information.
Appendix English translation: This is a Class B product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference from Information Technology Equipment (VCCI). If this is used near a radio or television receiver in a domestic environment, it may cause radio interference. Install and use the equipment according to the instruction manual.
1 Index A A/V out, 60 about picture, video, 49 about this camera, 49 AC adapter, 89 accessories AC adapter, 89 battery, 88 buying, 75 camera, 85 camera dock, 89 lens, 48 printer dock, 20, 89 SD/MMC card, 4 AE/AF lock button, ii, 33 AE/AF lock button set, 46 AF control, 45, 51 albums, tagging pictures for, 60, 61 aperture, 37 attaching, 1 Australian C-Tick regulation, 93 auto focus framing marks, 7 power-down, 84 auto exposure (AE), 33 auto flash, 36 auto focus (AF), 33 auto white balance, 50 B backlight, 2
Index camera dock, 89 Canadian compliance, 93 candle light, 27 capacity for burst, 32 capture frame grid, 46 capture modes, 79 livewiew, 9 shutter pressed halfway, 9 caring for your camera, 89 CCD (charge coupled device), 77 center-spot, 39 center-weighted, 39 charging battery, 2 Class B ITE, 93 click white balance, 50 clipping, highlight, 41 clock, setting, 3, 4 cloudy balance, 50 color display, 77 color mode, 44 combined zoom, 78 command dial, for rapid setting changes, ii, 40 computer connecting camera,
Index downloading pictures, 18 drive button, i drive modes exposure bracketing, 31 first burst, 30 last burst, 31 self-timer, 30 shutter delay, 30 time lapse, 31 E EasyShare software, 18 editing, still/video, 53 emailing pictures, videos, 64 EV steps, 79 EVF/LCD stand by, 48 EVF/LCD toggle button, ii exposure bracketing, 31, 78 exposure compensation, 37, 78 exposure compensation with exposure bracketing, 38 exposure control, 78 exposure metering, 39, 78 exposure metering button, i exposure metering modes c
Index focus system, 78 focus zone, 51 format, 49 framing grid, 40 framing marks, 7 framing video, 57 software, 18 internal memory choosing a storage location, 46 storage capacity, 81 ISO, 37 ISO speed, 78 G grid, framing, 40 grip, i guide number, flash, 78 guidelines, battery, 88 J joystick/OK button, ii JPEG, 44 H help web links, 75 high color, 44 highlight clipping, 41 histogram, 41 hot shoe, external flash, i, 79 I icons, mode dial, 23 image capacity, 79 image file format, 79 image size, output, 77
Index battery, 2 SD/MMC card, 4 software, 18 locking AE/AF, 33 low color, 44 M Macintosh, installing software on, 18 magnifying a picture, 14 maintenance, camera, 89 manner, 27 manual, 25 memory inserting card, 4 storage capacities, 81 menu button, ii microphone, i mode description, 47 mode dial, i, 23 mode switch, i modes, 23, 25 auto, 24 backlight, 26 beach, 27 candle light, 27 custom, 25 custom exposure, 52 fireworks, 27 flower, 27 manner, 27 manual, 25 night landscape, 26 night portrait, 26 party, 26,
Index compression, 44 copying, 58 deleting, 17 emailing tagged, 64 printing tagged, 63 protecting, 16 reviewing, 12 sharing, 63 storage capacity, 81 tagging, 60, 61 taking, modes, 23 transfer via USB cable, 18 viewing information, 56 picture-taking, 5 portrait, 26, 30 scene mode, 26 power, i auto off, 84 camera, 3 power, battery, 80 preset album, 46 printer dock, 20, 89 printing from a card, 20 optimizing printer, 75 order online, 20 PictBridge, 21 tagged pictures, 20 with EasyShare printer dock, 20 progra
Index SCN (Scene) modes, 26 SD/MMC card inserting, 4 printing from, 20 slot, ii storage capacities, 81 selectable-zone, 39 self-portrait, 26 scene mode, 26 self-timer, 30 self-timer/video light, i sepia, 44 service and support telephone numbers, 76 set button, ii setting AE/AF button, 46 AF control, 45, 51 auto power-off, 48 capture frame grid, 46 color mode, 44 date & time, 3, 4, 48 date stamp, 44 EVF/LCD screen time out, 48 focus zone, 51 image storage, 46 language, 4, 48 LCD brightness, 46 liveview, 47
Index support, technical, 76 T tagging favorites, 65 for email, 64 for print, 64 tagging pictures for albums, 60, 61 taking picture, 5 video, 5 taking a picture, 5 telephone support, 76 television, slide show, 60 temperature, operating, 80 text, 27 thumbnails, viewing, 12 TIFF, 44, 82 time lapse, 31 time, setting, 4 tips battery guidelines, 88 care & maintenance, 89 transfer, via USB cable, 18 trash can, deleting, 6 tripod socket, ii troubleshooting, 69 tungsten white balance, 50 turning camera on and off,
Index Z zoom combined, 78 digital, 10 optical, 10 zoom lever, ii, 10 103 www.kodak.
