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Kodak EASYSHARE Z981 User Manual

Kodak EASYSHARE Z981
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 Charge and load the batteries
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Lights are on while the charger
is plugged in. (See the charger
documentation for instructions
and charging times.)
For longer life, charge KODAK
Ni-MH Rechargeable Batteries
AA prior to use, and occasionally
discharge them to depletion.
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Kodak EASYSHARE Z981 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandKodak
ModelEASYSHARE Z981
CategoryDigital Camera
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Charge and load the batteries

Charger lights and battery charging

Information about charger indicator lights and battery maintenance tips.

Attach the strap

Camera strap attachment procedure

Step-by-step guide for attaching the camera strap securely.

Camera setup: language and date/time

Setting camera language

How to select and confirm the display language.

Setting camera date and time

Guide to setting the correct date and time for photo metadata.

Take a picture

Using Smart Capture mode

How to set the camera to Smart Capture for automatic settings.

Focusing and capturing images

Steps for half-pressing the shutter to focus and fully pressing to capture.

Battery saving with electronic viewfinder

Tip for saving battery by using the EVF instead of the LCD.

Review pictures/videos

Accessing and navigating media

How to enter review mode and move between captured items.

Playing videos in review mode

Instructions for playing video files from the camera.

Download software, transfer pictures

Connecting camera to computer

Steps for connecting the camera via USB for software and data transfer.

Installing KODAK Software

Guide to downloading and installing the necessary software.

Software downloader troubleshooting

Steps to take if the software downloader fails to launch.

Use the camera Help system

Accessing and navigating help menus

Instructions on how to navigate the camera's built-in help system.

Scrolling through help topics

How to use the Info button to browse help content.

Camera capture modes

Overview of capture modes

Explains different capture modes like Smart Capture, Portrait, Sport, Panorama.

Advanced shooting modes (P, A, S, M)

Details on Program, Aperture, Shutter, and Manual modes.

Video recording mode

How to use the camera for video capture.

Advanced shooting functions

Recording video

Step-by-step guide for recording videos.

Selecting and using Scene (SCN) modes

How to choose and activate specific Scene modes.

Using the camera flash

Understanding flash modes

Covers Auto, Fill, Red-eye Reduction, and Off flash settings.

Flash fire behavior by mode

Explains when the flash fires for each mode.

Optical zoom and media management

Operating the optical zoom

How to zoom in and out using the camera controls.

Deleting pictures and videos

Step-by-step guide to remove unwanted media from the camera.

Understanding P, A, S, M modes

Program (P) mode details

Details on Program mode for ease of shooting.

Aperture Priority (A) mode details

How to control depth of field using Aperture Priority.

Shutter Priority (S) mode details

How to control shutter speed using Shutter Priority.

Manual (M) mode details

Using Manual mode for maximum creative control.

Changing camera settings via menu

Accessing and navigating camera menus

How to open and move through the camera's main menu.

Selecting and confirming settings

Process for choosing and applying menu options.

Understanding camera icons

Picture-taking display icons

Explains icons seen while composing a shot.

Review mode display icons

Explains icons seen while reviewing photos and videos.

Share and tag pictures

Preparing for social media sharing

Requirement to download software for sharing features.

Initiating picture sharing

Steps to select a picture and start sharing.

Selecting social networking sites

How to choose which sites to share pictures to.

Quick repeat sharing tip

Using a shortcut to share to the same sites as before.

Share and tag pictures

Customizing social network visibility

Hiding or showing specific social networking sites on the camera.

Navigating to Share Button Settings

Accessing the menu option to manage sharing settings.

Share and tag pictures

Managing email addresses and frames

Adding, editing, or deleting email addresses for sharing.

Using the on-screen keyboard for input

Instructions for typing text using the camera's keyboard.

Share and tag pictures

Tagging pictures with keywords

Adding keywords to pictures for easier searching.

Tagging pictures with people's names

Assigning names to individuals in photos.

Share and tag pictures

Tagging people in photos

Step-by-step process for naming people in pictures.

Resolving name tag issues

How to correct or assign names to detected faces.

Share and tag pictures

Updating existing people tags

Modifying names in the people tag list.

Share and tag pictures

Tagging with keywords

Adding new or existing keywords to pictures.

Pre-selecting tags for new photos

Setting default tags for future photos.

Share and tag pictures

Finding pictures using tags

Using keywords and people tags to locate photos.

Sorting pictures by various criteria

Options to sort photos by Date, People, Favorites, or Keywords.

Solve camera problems

Camera power and control issues

Troubleshooting steps for power and control malfunctions.

Flash and display troubleshooting

Solutions for flash not firing and display problems.

Picture capture failure troubleshooting

Solutions for when the camera fails to capture images.

Appendix: Safety and compliance

General safety precautions and warnings

Important warnings regarding product safety and hazards.

Battery handling, disposal, and charging

Guidelines for safe battery use, disposal, and charging.

Regulatory and environmental information

Details on REACH, disposal regulations, and battery types.

Appendix: Warranty information

Limited warranty coverage terms

Terms and conditions of the product's warranty.

Warranty limitations and exclusions

What is not covered by the warranty and disclaimers.

Appendix: Regulatory notices

Your warranty rights and international terms

Explanation of consumer rights and international warranty conditions.

FCC, Canadian, and other compliance

Regulatory compliance statements for various regions.

Appendix: Environmental and company details

China RoHS environmental compliance

Information regarding hazardous substances in China.

Kodak company and trademark information

Information about Eastman Kodak Company and its trademarks.

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