Kodak Z981 - EXTENDED GUIDE - Table of Contents

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Table of contents 1
1 Setting up your camera .........................................................................1
Charging the rechargeable batteries ..............................................................1
Loading the batteries ....................................................................................2
Turning on the camera ..................................................................................3
Setting the language, date/time.....................................................................3
Attaching the strap .......................................................................................4
Using the vertical grip (for portrait orientation) ..............................................5
Storing pictures on an (accessory) SD or SDHC Card.......................................6
Using other (accessory) power options...........................................................7
2 Taking pictures/videos ...........................................................................8
Taking pictures in Smart Capture mode .........................................................8
Taking a video ..............................................................................................9
Adjusting LCD brightness ............................................................................10
Capture modes ...........................................................................................11
Using the zoom...........................................................................................13
Using the flash............................................................................................14
Using the Drive button ................................................................................15
Using the Focus button ...............................................................................17
Taking panoramic pictures...........................................................................18
P, A, S, and M modes..................................................................................19
Using exposure compensation to adjust brightness ......................................21
Using the histogram to view picture brightness............................................22
Understanding the picture-taking icons........................................................22
Know when your batteries need charging ....................................................22
3 Sharing and tagging pictures ..............................................................23
Sharing pictures through social networks.....................................................23
Tagging pictures .........................................................................................25
Marking pictures/videos for emailing ...........................................................27