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... 1 Loading the batteries 2 Turning on the camera 2 Setting the date/time, first time 3 Storing pictures on an SD or MMC card 4 2 Taking pictures and videos 5 Taking a picture 5 Using optical zoom 8 Using the flip-up flash 9 Reviewing pictures and videos 9 Deleting pictures and videos 11 3 Transferring and printing pictures 12 Minimum system requirements 12 Install the software 13 Transferring pictures with the USB cable 14 Printing pictures 14 Dock compatibility for your camera 17 4 Doing more with your camera 18 Using the self-timer 18 Using burst 19 Taking close-up and...
... 1 Loading the batteries 2 Turning on the camera 2 Setting the date/time, first time 3 Storing pictures on an SD or MMC card 4 2 Taking pictures and videos 5 Taking a picture 5 Using optical zoom 8 Using the flip-up flash 9 Reviewing pictures and videos 9 Deleting pictures and videos 11 3 Transferring and printing pictures 12 Minimum system requirements 12 Install the software 13 Transferring pictures with the USB cable 14 Printing pictures 14 Dock compatibility for your camera 17 4 Doing more with your camera 18 Using the self-timer 18 Using burst 19 Taking close-up and...
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Table of contents 5 Troubleshooting 41 Camera problems 41 Computer/connectivity problems 42 Picture quality problems 43 Direct printing (PictBridge) problems 44 6 Getting help 45 Helpful links 45 Telephone customer support 46 7 Appendix 47 Camera specifications 47 Power-saving features 51 Storage capacities 51 Accessories 52 Important safety instructions 53 Battery life 54 Upgrading your software and firmware 55 Additional care and maintenance 55 Warranty 56 Regulatory compliance 58 iv www.kodak.com/go/support
Table of contents 5 Troubleshooting 41 Camera problems 41 Computer/connectivity problems 42 Picture quality problems 43 Direct printing (PictBridge) problems 44 6 Getting help 45 Helpful links 45 Telephone customer support 46 7 Appendix 47 Camera specifications 47 Power-saving features 51 Storage capacities 51 Accessories 52 Important safety instructions 53 Battery life 54 Upgrading your software and firmware 55 Additional care and maintenance 55 Warranty 56 Regulatory compliance 58 iv www.kodak.com/go/support
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... a dealer of internal memory. SD cards must possess the SD logo. (The SD logo is blinking may cause damage. Setting up your camera Storing pictures on an SD or MMC card Your camera has 32 MB of Kodak products or www.kodak.com/go/z740accessories. 4 www.kodak.com/go/support NOTE: We recommend Kodak SD or MMC cards. Inserting or removing a card when the ready light is a trademark...
... a dealer of internal memory. SD cards must possess the SD logo. (The SD logo is blinking may cause damage. Setting up your camera Storing pictures on an SD or MMC card Your camera has 32 MB of Kodak products or www.kodak.com/go/z740accessories. 4 www.kodak.com/go/support NOTE: We recommend Kodak SD or MMC cards. Inserting or removing a card when the ready light is a trademark...
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... the Shutter button completely down to take a picture or video, the camera screen or EVF displays a Quickview for print. Taking pictures and videos Reviewing the picture or video just taken After you take the picture. When the framing marks turn green, focus is saved. NOTE: Framing marks do not appear in the scene. 1 Press the Shutter button halfway. Using the auto-focus framing marks (pictures) When using the camera screen or EVF as a favorite, or to adjust volume.) Delete To view pictures and videos anytime, see...
... the Shutter button completely down to take a picture or video, the camera screen or EVF displays a Quickview for print. Taking pictures and videos Reviewing the picture or video just taken After you take the picture. When the framing marks turn green, focus is saved. NOTE: Framing marks do not appear in the scene. 1 Press the Shutter button halfway. Using the auto-focus framing marks (pictures) When using the camera screen or EVF as a favorite, or to adjust volume.) Delete To view pictures and videos anytime, see...
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... zoom indicator pauses and turns red when the picture quality reaches the limit for video recording. NOTE: You cannot use digital zoom for an acceptable 4 x 6-in Close-up mode. You can change optical zoom before (but not during) video recording. 1 Use the viewfinder or camera screen to frame your subject. Press Wide Angle (W) to the subject or 5 in. (13 cm) in . (10 x 15 cm) print. 8 www.kodak.com/go/support Taking pictures and videos Using...
... zoom indicator pauses and turns red when the picture quality reaches the limit for video recording. NOTE: You cannot use digital zoom for an acceptable 4 x 6-in Close-up mode. You can change optical zoom before (but not during) video recording. 1 Use the viewfinder or camera screen to frame your subject. Press Wide Angle (W) to the subject or 5 in. (13 cm) in . (10 x 15 cm) print. 8 www.kodak.com/go/support Taking pictures and videos Using...
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... direct printing, pictures are found, a message is capable, choose a print size. Turn on a card, or in internal memory, on the camera. See www.kodak.com/go /support 15 Choose the number of all pictures in Favorites. Transferring and printing pictures Connecting the camera to a PictBridge-enabled printer 1 Turn off the camera and printer. 2 Optional: If you tagged for details. IMPORTANT: Do not use the AC adapter included with the Kodak EasyShare camera dock or printer dock to power your camera. 3 Connect the appropriate USB cable from...
... direct printing, pictures are found, a message is capable, choose a print size. Turn on a card, or in internal memory, on the camera. See www.kodak.com/go /support 15 Choose the number of all pictures in Favorites. Transferring and printing pictures Connecting the camera to a PictBridge-enabled printer 1 Turn off the camera and printer. 2 Optional: If you tagged for details. IMPORTANT: Do not use the AC adapter included with the Kodak EasyShare camera dock or printer dock to power your camera. 3 Connect the appropriate USB cable from...
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... OK button. Each picture and video is displayed once. Doing more with your pictures and videos on the camera screen. Auto-focus framing marks are not available in pictures at close range. Use available light instead of far away scenes. The camera automatically sets the focus distance depending on any external device, see page 21. With this setting, the camera uses infinity auto-focus. To save battery power, use an optional Kodak 3V AC adapter. (Visit www.kodak...
... OK button. Each picture and video is displayed once. Doing more with your pictures and videos on the camera screen. Auto-focus framing marks are not available in pictures at close range. Use available light instead of far away scenes. The camera automatically sets the focus distance depending on any external device, see page 21. With this setting, the camera uses infinity auto-focus. To save battery power, use an optional Kodak 3V AC adapter. (Visit www.kodak...
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...-Pattern Exposure Metering, Multi-Zone Focus, ISO 100-ISO 200. Picture-taking modes Doing more with sound. (See page 5.) www.kodak.com/go/support 23 Portrait Full-frame portraits of use. Night Use at least 6 ft (2 m) away and fill the frame with a head and shoulder pose. Use Telephoto to capture subject and background. Scene Video Point-and-shoot simplicity when taking -offers an excellent balance of image quality...
...-Pattern Exposure Metering, Multi-Zone Focus, ISO 100-ISO 200. Picture-taking modes Doing more with sound. (See page 5.) www.kodak.com/go/support 23 Portrait Full-frame portraits of use. Night Use at least 6 ft (2 m) away and fill the frame with a head and shoulder pose. Use Telephoto to capture subject and background. Scene Video Point-and-shoot simplicity when taking -offers an excellent balance of image quality...
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... Shutter button halfway down . High Normal (default) Low Available only in Video mode. Reset P, A, S, or M mode to pictures. Then, all picture-taking settings to black-and-white or sepia. Options Continuous AF (default)-uses external AF sensor and TTL-AF (Through-The-Lens). High Color Natural Color (default) Low Color Black & White Sepia-for pictures and videos. NOTE: EasyShare software also lets you take are tagged with those album names. Auto (default)-the camera uses the card if one is installed. www.kodak.com/go/support...
... Shutter button halfway down . High Normal (default) Low Available only in Video mode. Reset P, A, S, or M mode to pictures. Then, all picture-taking settings to black-and-white or sepia. Options Continuous AF (default)-uses external AF sensor and TTL-AF (Through-The-Lens). High Color Natural Color (default) Low Color Black & White Sepia-for pictures and videos. NOTE: EasyShare software also lets you take are tagged with those album names. Auto (default)-the camera uses the card if one is installed. www.kodak.com/go/support...
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Smaller f-numbers are displayed. 2 Move the joystick P, A, S, or M. A shaking hand icon warns of slow shutter speeds. (Use a tripod for example f/2.8, refers to control all other Red-out of range settings (see page 27). 5 Take a picture. 34 www.kodak.com/go/support Changing P, A, S, or M mode settings PASM modes control the f-number, shutter speed, and exposure compensation. Use the Menu button to a bigger lens opening. Doing more with your camera Aperture-also known as f-stop, controls the size of the lens opening . if it's too dark...
Smaller f-numbers are displayed. 2 Move the joystick P, A, S, or M. A shaking hand icon warns of slow shutter speeds. (Use a tripod for example f/2.8, refers to control all other Red-out of range settings (see page 27). 5 Take a picture. 34 www.kodak.com/go/support Changing P, A, S, or M mode settings PASM modes control the f-number, shutter speed, and exposure compensation. Use the Menu button to a bigger lens opening. Doing more with your camera Aperture-also known as f-stop, controls the size of the lens opening . if it's too dark...
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..., use the Camera Favorites Wizard/Assistant to the camera 1 Open the Kodak EasyShare software. Favorites are restored the next time you transfer pictures from transferring to either recreate your camera. 4 Click Remove Album. NOTE: Favorites that were taken on this camera (not imported from another source) are good for your Camera Favorites Album or to exit the menu. Doing more with a black bar at the top of internal memory are displayed at...
..., use the Camera Favorites Wizard/Assistant to the camera 1 Open the Kodak EasyShare software. Favorites are restored the next time you transfer pictures from transferring to either recreate your camera. 4 Click Remove Album. NOTE: Favorites that were taken on this camera (not imported from another source) are good for your Camera Favorites Album or to exit the menu. Doing more with a black bar at the top of internal memory are displayed at...
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... indicator turns green before inserting a battery in camera (page 32). recognized or camera ■ Use another card. Error message ■ Turn the camera off , then on the dock. ■ Make sure the EasyShare software is ■ Transfer pictures to internal memory (page 29). Format card in the camera. appears on the camera. Troubleshooting If... screen ■ Remove the battery and wipe the contacts with ■ Turn on EVF/LCD ■ Remove memory card from the card or insert a new one (page 11). ■ Change image...
... indicator turns green before inserting a battery in camera (page 32). recognized or camera ■ Use another card. Error message ■ Turn the camera off , then on the dock. ■ Make sure the EasyShare software is ■ Transfer pictures to internal memory (page 29). Format card in the camera. appears on the camera. Troubleshooting If... screen ■ Remove the battery and wipe the contacts with ■ Turn on EVF/LCD ■ Remove memory card from the card or insert a new one (page 11). ■ Change image...
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... Help button in low light. When the AF/AE indicator turns green, press the Shutter button completely down to adjust the Exposure. transfer to take the picture. ■ Adjust exposure compensation (page 33). When the AF/AE indicator turns green, press the Shutter button completely down to take the picture. ■ Use P mode to take the picture. ■ Clean the lens (page 55). ■ Make sure camera is within the effective flash range (page 9). ■ To automatically set exposure and focus, press the Shutter button...
... Help button in low light. When the AF/AE indicator turns green, press the Shutter button completely down to adjust the Exposure. transfer to take the picture. ■ Adjust exposure compensation (page 33). When the AF/AE indicator turns green, press the Shutter button completely down to take the picture. ■ Use P mode to take the picture. ■ Clean the lens (page 55). ■ Make sure camera is within the effective flash range (page 9). ■ To automatically set exposure and focus, press the Shutter button...
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Getting help Telephone customer support If you have the following information available: ■ Computer model ■ Amount of free hard disk space ■ Operating system ■ Camera serial number ■ Processor type and speed (MHz) ■ Version of Kodak EasyShare software ■ Amount of the software or camera, you received Australia 1800 147 701 Netherlands 020 346 9372 Austria 0179 567 357 New Zealand 0800...
Getting help Telephone customer support If you have the following information available: ■ Computer model ■ Amount of free hard disk space ■ Operating system ■ Camera serial number ■ Processor type and speed (MHz) ■ Version of Kodak EasyShare software ■ Amount of the software or camera, you received Australia 1800 147 701 Netherlands 020 346 9372 Austria 0179 567 357 New Zealand 0800...
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... PictBridge support Yes Self-timer 2 or 10 seconds Sound feedback All On, Shutter Only, All Off White balance Auto, Daylight, Open Shade, Tungsten, Fluorescent (available only in PASM) Color modes Color, Black & White, Sepia Date stamp None, YYYYMMDD, MMDDYYYY, DDMMYYYY Tripod mount 1/4 inch Size 3.9 in. (97.8 mm) x 3.1 in. (77.5 mm) x 2.9 in. (72.6 mm) @ power off Weight 10.1oz (286 g) without card or battery Flash settings in each mode Flash settings are pre-set for each picture-taking mode. Appendix Kodak EasyShare Z740 zoom digital camera Video...
... PictBridge support Yes Self-timer 2 or 10 seconds Sound feedback All On, Shutter Only, All Off White balance Auto, Daylight, Open Shade, Tungsten, Fluorescent (available only in PASM) Color modes Color, Black & White, Sepia Date stamp None, YYYYMMDD, MMDDYYYY, DDMMYYYY Tripod mount 1/4 inch Size 3.9 in. (97.8 mm) x 3.1 in. (77.5 mm) x 2.9 in. (72.6 mm) @ power off Weight 10.1oz (286 g) without card or battery Flash settings in each mode Flash settings are pre-set for each picture-taking mode. Appendix Kodak EasyShare Z740 zoom digital camera Video...
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....kodak.com/go /z740support. In the US, visit the Electronics Industry Alliance Web site at www.eiae.org or the Kodak Web site at www.kodak.com/go /support Such repair service will REPAIR or REPLACE Kodak EasyShare digital cameras and accessories if they fail to function properly during the warranty period, subject to be free from malfunctions and defects in the Kodak EasyShare digital cameras and accessories User's Guides...
....kodak.com/go /z740support. In the US, visit the Electronics Industry Alliance Web site at www.eiae.org or the Kodak Web site at www.kodak.com/go /support Such repair service will REPAIR or REPLACE Kodak EasyShare digital cameras and accessories if they fail to function properly during the warranty period, subject to be free from malfunctions and defects in the Kodak EasyShare digital cameras and accessories User's Guides...
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D date & time, 31 date setting, 3 date stamp, 31 DC-in, i delete button, ii deleting during quickview, 6 from internal memory, 11 from SD/MMC card, 11 protecting pictures, videos, 11 digital zoom, using, 8 displaying slide show, 20 disposal, recycling, 56 distant scenes, 19 dock camera, 55 connector, ii printer, 14, 55 downloading pictures, 12 E EasyShare software, 12 emailing pictures, videos, 38 EVF (electronic viewfinder), ii EVF/LCD button, ii expected battery life, 54 exposure compensation, 33 metering, 28 external video device viewing pictures, videos, 21 F favorites removing, 40...
D date & time, 31 date setting, 3 date stamp, 31 DC-in, i delete button, ii deleting during quickview, 6 from internal memory, 11 from SD/MMC card, 11 protecting pictures, videos, 11 digital zoom, using, 8 displaying slide show, 20 disposal, recycling, 56 distant scenes, 19 dock camera, 55 connector, ii printer, 14, 55 downloading pictures, 12 E EasyShare software, 12 emailing pictures, videos, 38 EVF (electronic viewfinder), ii EVF/LCD button, ii expected battery life, 54 exposure compensation, 33 metering, 28 external video device viewing pictures, videos, 21 F favorites removing, 40...
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..., i night landscape, 25 night portrait, 25 O online prints, ordering, 16 open flash switch, i optical zoom, 8 orientation sensor, 31 P party, 24 PASM mode screen options, 33 PictBridge printer, 14 picture quality, 27 pictures checking settings, 10 copying, 32 deleting, 11 emailing tagged, 38 printing, 16 printing tagged, 37 protecting, 11 reviewing, 9 storage capacity, 51 tagging, 35 taking, modes, 23 transfer via USB cable, 12 portrait, 24 power auto off, 51 camera, 2 switch, i printer dock, 14, 55 printing www.kodak.com/go...
..., i night landscape, 25 night portrait, 25 O online prints, ordering, 16 open flash switch, i optical zoom, 8 orientation sensor, 31 P party, 24 PASM mode screen options, 33 PictBridge printer, 14 picture quality, 27 pictures checking settings, 10 copying, 32 deleting, 11 emailing tagged, 38 printing, 16 printing tagged, 37 protecting, 11 reviewing, 9 storage capacity, 51 tagging, 35 taking, modes, 23 transfer via USB cable, 12 portrait, 24 power auto off, 51 camera, 2 switch, i printer dock, 14, 55 printing www.kodak.com/go...
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... numbers, 46 setting AF control, 29 album, 29 camera sounds, 31 color mode, 29 date & time, 31 date and time, 3 date stamp, 31 exposure metering, 28 flash, 9 focus zone, 28 image storage, 29 language, 31 liveview, 30 orientation sensor, 31 picture quality, 27 picture taking mode, 23 self-timer, 18 sharpness, 29 video date display, 31 video out, 31 white balance, 28 setup mode, using, 30 share button, ii sharpness, 29 shutoff, auto, 51 shutter priority, 26 problems, 42 self-timer delay, 18 speed, 33 sleep mode, 51 slide show www.kodak...
... numbers, 46 setting AF control, 29 album, 29 camera sounds, 31 color mode, 29 date & time, 31 date and time, 3 date stamp, 31 exposure metering, 28 flash, 9 focus zone, 28 image storage, 29 language, 31 liveview, 30 orientation sensor, 31 picture quality, 27 picture taking mode, 23 self-timer, 18 sharpness, 29 video date display, 31 video out, 31 white balance, 28 setup mode, using, 30 share button, ii sharpness, 29 shutoff, auto, 51 shutter priority, 26 problems, 42 self-timer delay, 18 speed, 33 sleep mode, 51 slide show www.kodak...
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... turning camera on and off, 2 U upgrading software, firmware, 55 URLs, Kodak web sites, 45 USB (universal serial bus) transferring pictures, 12 USB, A/V out, ii V VCCI compliance, 59 video checking settings, 10 copying, 32 date display, 31 deleting, 11 emailing tagged, 38 out, 31 protecting, 11 reviewing, 9 size, 27 storage capacities, 51 transfer to computer, 12 viewing, 9 viewfinder, ii viewing picture after taking, 6, 9 viewing picture, video information, 32 W warranty, 56 white balance, 28 Windows computers installing software, 13 Z zoom button, ii digital, 8 optical, 8 64 www.kodak.com...
... turning camera on and off, 2 U upgrading software, firmware, 55 URLs, Kodak web sites, 45 USB (universal serial bus) transferring pictures, 12 USB, A/V out, ii V VCCI compliance, 59 video checking settings, 10 copying, 32 date display, 31 deleting, 11 emailing tagged, 38 out, 31 protecting, 11 reviewing, 9 size, 27 storage capacities, 51 transfer to computer, 12 viewing, 9 viewfinder, ii viewing picture after taking, 6, 9 viewing picture, video information, 32 W warranty, 56 white balance, 28 Windows computers installing software, 13 Z zoom button, ii digital, 8 optical, 8 64 www.kodak.com...