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Kodak EasyShare Z1085 IS zoom digital camera Extended user guide www.kodak.com For interactive tutorials, visit www.kodak.com/go/howto For help with your camera, visit www.kodak.com/go/z1085support
Kodak EasyShare Z1085 IS zoom digital camera Extended user guide www.kodak.com For interactive tutorials, visit www.kodak.com/go/howto For help with your camera, visit www.kodak.com/go/z1085support
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... the strap 1 Loading the battery 1 Turning on the camera 2 Setting the language, date/time 2 Storing pictures on an optional SD or SDHC card 3 2 Taking pictures/videos 4 Taking a picture 4 Capture modes 6 Using optical zoom 8 Using .../videos 13 Reviewing pictures/videos 13 Deleting pictures/videos 15 Using the menu button in Review 16 Adding sound tags 17 Cropping pictures 18 Using Kodak Perfect Touch technology 18 Editing videos 19 Running a slide show 21 Viewing pictures/videos in different ways 24 Selecting multiple pictures/videos 25 Copying pictures...
... the strap 1 Loading the battery 1 Turning on the camera 2 Setting the language, date/time 2 Storing pictures on an optional SD or SDHC card 3 2 Taking pictures/videos 4 Taking a picture 4 Capture modes 6 Using optical zoom 8 Using .../videos 13 Reviewing pictures/videos 13 Deleting pictures/videos 15 Using the menu button in Review 16 Adding sound tags 17 Cropping pictures 18 Using Kodak Perfect Touch technology 18 Editing videos 19 Running a slide show 21 Viewing pictures/videos in different ways 24 Selecting multiple pictures/videos 25 Copying pictures...
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Table of contents 4 Doing more with your camera 27 Using the Menu button to change settings 27 P and M modes 34 Using the framing grid to compose a picture 36 Using burst 37 Using exposure ... pictures 43 Installing the software 43 Transferring pictures with the USB cable 44 Printing pictures 45 Dock compatibility for your camera 47 6 Troubleshooting 48 7 Getting help 53 Helpful links 53 8 Appendix 55 Camera specifications 55 Storage capacities 58 Upgrading your software and firmware 58 Important safety instructions 58 Battery life 59 Care...
Table of contents 4 Doing more with your camera 27 Using the Menu button to change settings 27 P and M modes 34 Using the framing grid to compose a picture 36 Using burst 37 Using exposure ... pictures 43 Installing the software 43 Transferring pictures with the USB cable 44 Printing pictures 45 Dock compatibility for your camera 47 6 Troubleshooting 48 7 Getting help 53 Helpful links 53 8 Appendix 55 Camera specifications 55 Storage capacities 58 Upgrading your software and firmware 58 Important safety instructions 58 Battery life 59 Care...
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for previous/next field. OK to accept. Date/Time: to change. OK to accept. NOTE: To change . Setting up your camera Turning on the camera Setting the language, date/time Language: to change the date/time and language in the future, use the Menu button (see page 32). 2 www.kodak.com/go/support
for previous/next field. OK to accept. Date/Time: to change. OK to accept. NOTE: To change . Setting up your camera Turning on the camera Setting the language, date/time Language: to change the date/time and language in the future, use the Menu button (see page 32). 2 www.kodak.com/go/support
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You can only be inserted one way; CAUTION: A card can purchase an SD or SDHC card to store more pictures and videos (www.kodak.com/go /support 3 Inserting or removing a card when the Ready light is blinking may cause damage. www.kodak.com/go /z1085accessories). forcing it may damage the pictures, the card, or the camera. NOTE: To choose a storage location for pictures and videos, see page 30. Setting up your camera Storing pictures on an optional SD or SDHC card Your camera has internal memory.
You can only be inserted one way; CAUTION: A card can purchase an SD or SDHC card to store more pictures and videos (www.kodak.com/go /support 3 Inserting or removing a card when the Ready light is blinking may cause damage. www.kodak.com/go /z1085accessories). forcing it may damage the pictures, the card, or the camera. NOTE: To choose a storage location for pictures and videos, see page 30. Setting up your camera Storing pictures on an optional SD or SDHC card Your camera has internal memory.
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... button completely down and release. To stop recording, press and release the Shutter button again. 4 www.kodak.com/go/support For more information on the face or the in-focus object, even if you move the camera. For more information on framing marks, see page 6. Taking a video 1 Video mode 2 Press the Shutter...
... button completely down and release. To stop recording, press and release the Shutter button again. 4 www.kodak.com/go/support For more information on the face or the in-focus object, even if you move the camera. For more information on framing marks, see page 6. Taking a video 1 Video mode 2 Press the Shutter...
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... marks disappear), release the Shutter button and recompose the scene. 2 Press the Shutter button completely down to take pictures Framing marks indicate the camera focus area. NOTE: Framing marks do not appear in focus, the framing marks turn green. Taking pictures/videos Reviewing the picture/video just ...picture is saved unless you use AF Zone and set Center Zone, the framing marks are fixed at Center Wide. The camera attempts to take the picture. If the camera is not focusing on foreground subjects, even if they're not centered in the scene. 1 Press the Shutter button halfway...
... marks disappear), release the Shutter button and recompose the scene. 2 Press the Shutter button completely down to take pictures Framing marks indicate the camera focus area. NOTE: Framing marks do not appear in focus, the framing marks turn green. Taking pictures/videos Reviewing the picture/video just ...picture is saved unless you use AF Zone and set Center Zone, the framing marks are fixed at Center Wide. The camera attempts to take the picture. If the camera is not focusing on foreground subjects, even if they're not centered in the scene. 1 Press the Shutter button halfway...
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... Multi-Zone Focus. Flash and sounds are not available in motion. www.kodak.com/go/support 7 The camera pre-settings are in Landscape. Beach Bright beach scenes. Text Documents. Place the camera on a flat, steady surface or use a tripod. SelfPortrait Close-ups of..."backlit" (when light is fast. Night Distant scenery at night. Snow Bright snow scenes. Fireworks Bright, colorful light displays. The camera uses infinity auto-focus. Focus is Macro. Flower Close-ups of candle light. Taking pictures/videos Scene modes 1 Turn the Mode dial...
... Multi-Zone Focus. Flash and sounds are not available in motion. www.kodak.com/go/support 7 The camera pre-settings are in Landscape. Beach Bright beach scenes. Text Documents. Place the camera on a flat, steady surface or use a tripod. SelfPortrait Close-ups of..."backlit" (when light is fast. Night Distant scenery at night. Snow Bright snow scenes. Fireworks Bright, colorful light displays. The camera uses infinity auto-focus. Focus is Macro. Flower Close-ups of candle light. Taking pictures/videos Scene modes 1 Turn the Mode dial...
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... picture every time, remember: ■ Use the auto focus framing marks, page 4. For focus distances, see Camera specifications, page 55. 2 Press Telephoto (T) to the maximum optical zoom. Use digital zoom to 5X beyond optical zoom while taking pictures/videos. 1 Use the LCD to zoom out. 3 Take...pictures/videos SCN mode For Sunset Capturing the deep hues seen at sunset. NOTE: You may notice decreased image quality when using digital zoom. Optical zoom Digital zoom NOTE: To get up to 5X closer to your subject while taking pictures. Press Telephoto (T) to zoom in. Press...
... picture every time, remember: ■ Use the auto focus framing marks, page 4. For focus distances, see Camera specifications, page 55. 2 Press Telephoto (T) to the maximum optical zoom. Use digital zoom to 5X beyond optical zoom while taking pictures/videos. 1 Use the LCD to zoom out. 3 Take...pictures/videos SCN mode For Sunset Capturing the deep hues seen at sunset. NOTE: You may notice decreased image quality when using digital zoom. Optical zoom Digital zoom NOTE: To get up to 5X closer to your subject while taking pictures. Press Telephoto (T) to zoom in. Press...
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... mode.) If Red-eye Pre-flash is turned off , see page 31. once and the camera automatically eyes become accustomed to -subject distance in Smart Capture mode Wide angle 26.9 ft (8.2 m) Telephoto 14.4 ft (4.4 m) www.kodak.com/go/support 9 Flash-to the flash, then eye corrects red-eye in the picture. Off... Never. To turn the Red-eye Pre-flash feature on/off (in If Red-eye Pre-flash is in some capture modes. Fill In low light, hold the camera steady or use...
... mode.) If Red-eye Pre-flash is turned off , see page 31. once and the camera automatically eyes become accustomed to -subject distance in Smart Capture mode Wide angle 26.9 ft (8.2 m) Telephoto 14.4 ft (4.4 m) www.kodak.com/go/support 9 Flash-to the flash, then eye corrects red-eye in the picture. Off... Never. To turn the Red-eye Pre-flash feature on/off (in If Red-eye Pre-flash is in some capture modes. Fill In low light, hold the camera steady or use...
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... you have time to Video . ■ Press the Shutter button completely down. Only the 2- and 10-second options are available in video mode. 10 www.kodak.com/go/support The picture is taken after 10 seconds and another picture taken 8 seconds later) 3 Compose the scene. 4 Press the Shutter button halfway, then.../videos Using the self-timer Use the self-timer when you want to be included in a picture, or to ensure a steady Shutter button press. 1 Place camera on a tripod) • Again for 2-shot (one picture taken after the delay.
... you have time to Video . ■ Press the Shutter button completely down. Only the 2- and 10-second options are available in video mode. 10 www.kodak.com/go/support The picture is taken after 10 seconds and another picture taken 8 seconds later) 3 Compose the scene. 4 Press the Shutter button halfway, then.../videos Using the self-timer Use the self-timer when you want to be included in a picture, or to ensure a steady Shutter button press. 1 Place camera on a tripod) • Again for 2-shot (one picture taken after the delay.
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Picture size Flash Camera mode Tag name Framing marks Histogram Self-timer/Burst Date stamp Pictures/time remaining Storage location Zoom indicator Auto focus control White balance Focus zone Exposure metering Aperture Shutter speed Low battery Focus mode ISO speed Exposure compensation 12 www.kodak.com/go/support Taking pictures/videos Understanding the picture-taking icons Status icons indicate mode, feature, and camera status.
Picture size Flash Camera mode Tag name Framing marks Histogram Self-timer/Burst Date stamp Pictures/time remaining Storage location Zoom indicator Auto focus control White balance Focus zone Exposure metering Aperture Shutter speed Low battery Focus mode ISO speed Exposure compensation 12 www.kodak.com/go/support Taking pictures/videos Understanding the picture-taking icons Status icons indicate mode, feature, and camera status.
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... Tag See page 17 Make Picture See page 19 Trim Videos Action Print See page 19 See page 21 Bookmark See page 20 16 www.kodak.com/go/support Options View All See page 24 Search See page 24 Tag See page 41 Favorite See page 42 Protect/Unprotect See page..., then the Menu button. 2 Press to choose a tab: ■ Review to view pictures/videos ■ Edit to edit pictures/videos ■ 3 Press Setup for other camera settings to highlight a setting, then press OK. 4 Choose an option, then press OK.
... Tag See page 17 Make Picture See page 19 Trim Videos Action Print See page 19 See page 21 Bookmark See page 20 16 www.kodak.com/go/support Options View All See page 24 Search See page 24 Tag See page 41 Favorite See page 42 Protect/Unprotect See page..., then the Menu button. 2 Press to choose a tab: ■ Review to view pictures/videos ■ Edit to edit pictures/videos ■ 3 Press Setup for other camera settings to highlight a setting, then press OK. 4 Choose an option, then press OK.
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A 4-, 9-, or 16-up picture Choose an option, then press OK: ■ Auto options: The camera includes the first and last frames, then 2, 7, or 14 equally spaced frames. ■ Manual: You choose the first and last frames; If you can make a 4-, 9-, ...-up picture, suitable for a 4 x 6-inch (10 x 15 cm) print. 1 Press the Review button, then to find a video. 2 Press the Menu button, then Edit tab. www.kodak.com/go/support 21 The slide show 1 Press the Review button, then the Menu button. 2 Press to highlight Slide Show, then press OK. 3 Press to...
A 4-, 9-, or 16-up picture Choose an option, then press OK: ■ Auto options: The camera includes the first and last frames, then 2, 7, or 14 equally spaced frames. ■ Manual: You choose the first and last frames; If you can make a 4-, 9-, ...-up picture, suitable for a 4 x 6-inch (10 x 15 cm) print. 1 Press the Review button, then to find a video. 2 Press the Menu button, then Edit tab. www.kodak.com/go/support 21 The slide show 1 Press the Review button, then the Menu button. 2 Press to highlight Slide Show, then press OK. 3 Press to...
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For high definition video system requirements visit www.kodak.com/go /support 23 www.kodak.com/go /hdsysreq. To connect the camera to a television, use an A/V cable (may be sold separately). Visit www.kodak.com/go/hdtvdock. Working with pictures/videos Displaying pictures/videos on a television You can display pictures/videos on the Kodak EasyShare HDTV dock. For a true HDTV experience on your television, dock your camera on a television, computer monitor, or any device equipped with a video input.
For high definition video system requirements visit www.kodak.com/go /support 23 www.kodak.com/go /hdsysreq. To connect the camera to a television, use an A/V cable (may be sold separately). Visit www.kodak.com/go/hdtvdock. Working with pictures/videos Displaying pictures/videos on a television You can display pictures/videos on the Kodak EasyShare HDTV dock. For a true HDTV experience on your television, dock your camera on a television, computer monitor, or any device equipped with a video input.
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... the Review button to multi-up view. Pictures are finished choosing tabs and folders, highlight Exit and press OK. 5 To see the results of your camera or card, you can sort them . Press the Telephoto (T) button to exit Review. ■ For more about tags, see page 41. ■ To select ...multiple pictures/videos, see page 25. 24 www.kodak.com/go/support Searching pictures by date, favorites, or other tag If you have many pictures on your search, highlight Save, then press OK.
... the Review button to multi-up view. Pictures are finished choosing tabs and folders, highlight Exit and press OK. 5 To see the results of your camera or card, you can sort them . Press the Telephoto (T) button to exit Review. ■ For more about tags, see page 41. ■ To select ...multiple pictures/videos, see page 25. 24 www.kodak.com/go/support Searching pictures by date, favorites, or other tag If you have many pictures on your search, highlight Save, then press OK.
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... (see page 15). You can now print, transfer, or delete the selected pictures. www.kodak.com/go/support 25 Selected pictures A check mark appears on the picture. Copying pictures/videos You can also be used in the camera. Working with pictures/videos Selecting multiple pictures/videos Use the multi-select feature when...
... (see page 15). You can now print, transfer, or delete the selected pictures. www.kodak.com/go/support 25 Selected pictures A check mark appears on the picture. Copying pictures/videos You can also be used in the camera. Working with pictures/videos Selecting multiple pictures/videos Use the multi-select feature when...
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... for other picture-taking settings. ■ Setup for other camera settings. 3 Press to access settings Capture Options Picture Size 10.0 MP (4:3)-Highest resolution, largest file size Choose a picture resolution. 8.9 MP (3:2)-For EasyShare printer docks, photo printers NOTE: See next setting for Picture ... and file size mode. 3.1 MP (4:3)-Smaller resolution and file size 2.2 MP (3:2)-For EasyShare printer docks, photo printers 2.1 MP (16:9)-HDTV format 1.2 MP (4:3)-For emailing, Internet, or conserving space www.kodak.com/go/support 27 others remain until you turn off the...
... for other picture-taking settings. ■ Setup for other camera settings. 3 Press to access settings Capture Options Picture Size 10.0 MP (4:3)-Highest resolution, largest file size Choose a picture resolution. 8.9 MP (3:2)-For EasyShare printer docks, photo printers NOTE: See next setting for Picture ... and file size mode. 3.1 MP (4:3)-Smaller resolution and file size 2.2 MP (3:2)-For EasyShare printer docks, photo printers 2.1 MP (16:9)-HDTV format 1.2 MP (4:3)-For emailing, Internet, or conserving space www.kodak.com/go/support 27 others remain until you turn off the...
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....) 320 x 240-lowest quality; High Color Natural Color Low Color Black & White Sepia NOTE: EasyShare software also lets you change a color picture to access settings Capture Options Picture Size (while in ...Smart 10.0 MP: (4:3) Capture mode; for more with your camera Press Menu, , , and OK to black-and-white or sepia. Doing more information, see page 6) Choose a picture resolution. .... Unavailable in Video mode. 28 www.kodak.com/go/support maximum video.) Color Mode Choose color tones.
....) 320 x 240-lowest quality; High Color Natural Color Low Color Black & White Sepia NOTE: EasyShare software also lets you change a color picture to access settings Capture Options Picture Size (while in ...Smart 10.0 MP: (4:3) Capture mode; for more with your camera Press Menu, , , and OK to black-and-white or sepia. Doing more information, see page 6) Choose a picture resolution. .... Unavailable in Video mode. 28 www.kodak.com/go/support maximum video.) Color Mode Choose color tones.
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...scene. Open Shade-for pictures in the LCD. Center-weighted-evaluates the lighting conditions of fluorescent lighting. www.kodak.com/go/support 29 Doing more with your camera Press Menu, , , and OK to access settings White Balance Choose your lighting condition. Ideal for backlit ...modes. Using the Capture + menu Press Menu, , , and OK to access settings Capture Options AF Control Continuous AF-because the camera is no need to press the Shutter button halfway down . Ideal for indoor pictures under tungsten or halogen lighting without flash. Multi-...
...scene. Open Shade-for pictures in the LCD. Center-weighted-evaluates the lighting conditions of fluorescent lighting. www.kodak.com/go/support 29 Doing more with your camera Press Menu, , , and OK to access settings White Balance Choose your lighting condition. Ideal for backlit ...modes. Using the Capture + menu Press Menu, , , and OK to access settings Capture Options AF Control Continuous AF-because the camera is no need to press the Shutter button halfway down . Ideal for indoor pictures under tungsten or halogen lighting without flash. Multi-...