ENGLISH urg_01082.book Page 1 Wednesday, July 22, 2009 8:30 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. Loading the batteries Other power options, including rechargeable batteries www.kodak.com/go/zd15support www.kodak.
urg_01082.book Page 2 Wednesday, July 22, 2009 8:30 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 optional card. 3 Turn on the camera.
ENGLISH urg_01082.book Page 3 Wednesday, July 22, 2009 8:30 AM Turning on the camera Setting the language and date/time Language: to change. OK to accept. OK See the Extended user guide www.kodak.com/go/zd15support Date/Time: At the prompt, press OK. to change current field. for previous/next field. OK to accept. www.kodak.
urg_01082.book Page 4 Wednesday, July 22, 2009 8:30 AM ENGLISH Taking a picture 1 2 Turn the Mode dial to Smart Capture . Press the Shutter button halfway to lock on the subject. When the framing marks turn green, press the Shutter button completely down. Framing marks 4 See the Extended user guide www.kodak.com/go/zd15support Learn more about picture-taking modes see page 11 www.kodak.
ENGLISH urg_01082.book Page 5 Wednesday, July 22, 2009 8:30 AM Reviewing pictures/videos Press the Review button to enter/exit Review. Review View previous/next picture/video. OK Play a video. See the Extended user guide www.kodak.com/go/zd15support www.kodak.
urg_01082.book Page 6 Wednesday, July 22, 2009 8:30 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/zd15support Purchase accessories www.kodak.com/go/zd15accessories www.kodak.
ENGLISH urg_01082.book Page 7 Wednesday, July 22, 2009 8:30 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_01082.book Page 8 Wednesday, July 22, 2009 8:30 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/zd15support: • the extended user guide • interactive troubleshooting and repairs • interactive tutorials • FAQs • downloads • accessories • printing information • product registration 8 www.
ENGLISH urg_01082.book Page 9 Wednesday, July 22, 2009 8:30 AM Back view 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 13 12 1 Speaker 8 Self-timer/Burst button 2 Mode dial 9 3V DC-In/USB/AV out 3 On/Off button 10 Strap post 4 Zoom Wide Angle/Telephoto lever 11 Share button 5 Shutter button 12 6 Flash button 13 Delete/Menu/Info/Review buttons 7 Focus (Macro/Infinity) button www.kodak.
urg_01082.book Page 10 Wednesday, July 22, 2009 8:30 AM ENGLISH Front view 1 4 2 3 10 1 Flash 2 Self-timer/Video/AF Assist light 3 Lens/Cover 4 Microphone www.kodak.
urg_01082.book Page 11 Wednesday, July 22, 2009 8:30 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. 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_01082.book Page 12 Wednesday, July 22, 2009 8:30 AM Doing more with your camera Taking a video 1 Turn the Mode dial . to Video 2 Press the Shutter button completely down and release. (To stop recording, press and release again.) Scene modes 1 Turn the Mode dial to Scene . 2 Press to highlight Scene modes. NOTE: If the mode description turns off before you finish reading it, press OK. 3 Press OK to choose a Scene mode. SCN mode For Portrait Full-frame portraits of people.
urg_01082.book Page 13 Wednesday, July 22, 2009 8:30 AM Doing more with your camera SCN mode For Backlight Subjects that are in shadow or “backlit” (when light is behind the subject). High ISO People indoors, in low-light scenes. Beach Bright beach scenes. Snow Bright snow scenes. Sunset Capturing the deep hues seen at sunset. Self-Portrait Close-ups of yourself. Assures proper focus and minimizes red eye. Night Portrait Reducing red eye of people in night scenes or low-light conditions.
urg_01082.book Page 14 Wednesday, July 22, 2009 8:30 AM Doing more with your camera Using optical zoom Use optical zoom to get up to 10X closer to your subject while taking pictures/videos. 1 Use the LCD 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: Optical zoom Digital zoom 14 ■ Use the framing marks, see page 4. ■ As you zoom in, move away from your subject.
urg_01082.book Page 15 Wednesday, July 22, 2009 8:30 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. (Flash settings are limited in some picture-taking modes.) 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.
urg_01082.book Page 16 Wednesday, July 22, 2009 8:30 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. 1 Press the Menu 2 Press button. to highlight a tab: ■ Capture/Video for the most common picture/video-taking settings ■ Setup for other camera settings 3 Press to highlight a setting, then press OK. 4 Highlight an option, then press OK. (Some options let you use .
urg_01082.book Page 17 Wednesday, July 22, 2009 8:30 AM Doing more with your camera Understanding the picture-taking icons Focus mode Self timer Flash mode Capture mode Pictures/time remaining Zoom slider Tag name Battery level Date stamp www.kodak.
urg_01082.book Page 18 Wednesday, July 22, 2009 8:30 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. Using the undo delete feature If you accidentally delete a picture/video, you may be able to use Undo Delete to retrieve it. This feature is only available immediately after you delete a single picture/video while in Review (not during a Quickview).
urg_01082.book Page 19 Wednesday, July 22, 2009 8:30 AM Working with pictures/videos Understanding the review icons Video duration Print tag/number of prints Protected Email tag Picture/Video number Select picture Shortcuts Add text tag View multi-up Play video Upload tag Battery level Favorite tag Date stamp Text tag name www.kodak.
urg_01082.book Page 20 Wednesday, July 22, 2009 8:30 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 20 Photo gifts • Cards • Calendars • Mugs • Ties • Shirts Digitally • EASYSHARE Digital Picture Frame • HDTV devices • Email ...and much more! www.kodak.
urg_01082.book Page 21 Wednesday, July 22, 2009 8:30 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 Online KODAK All-in-One Printers At a local photo retailer KODAK Picture Kiosk www.kodak.com/go/tips www.kodak.
urg_01082.book Page 22 Wednesday, July 22, 2009 8:30 AM 4 Solving camera problems Status Solution 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.com/go/zd15support and select Interactive Troubleshooting & Repairs. Pictures remaining ■ The camera is operating normally. Continue taking pictures.
urg_01082.book Page 23 Wednesday, July 22, 2009 8:30 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_01082.book Page 24 Wednesday, July 22, 2009 8:30 AM Appendix Limited warranty Kodak warrants its digital cameras and accessories (excluding batteries) to be free from malfunctions and defects in both materials and workmanship for the warranty period specified on your Kodak Product packaging. Retain the original dated sales receipt. Proof of purchase date is required with any request for warranty repair.
urg_01082.book Page 25 Wednesday, July 22, 2009 8:30 AM Appendix Your rights Some states or jurisdictions do not allow exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. Some states or jurisdictions do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific rights, and you may have other rights which vary from state to state or by jurisdiction.
urg_01082.book Page 26 Wednesday, July 22, 2009 8:30 AM Appendix Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment labeling In Europe: For human/environmental protection, it is your responsibility to dispose of this equipment and batteries at a collection facility established for this purpose (separate from municipal waste.) For more information, contact your retailer, collection facility, or appropriate local authorities; or visit www.kodak.com/go/recycle. Product weight: 220 g (7.
urg_01082.book Page 27 Wednesday, July 22, 2009 8:30 AM Appendix China RoHS Australian C-Tick N137 Eastman Kodak Company Rochester, New York 14650 © Kodak, 2009 Kodak and EasyShare are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company. 4H6739_en www.kodak.
