Kodak Z712 User Manual - Page 42

Doing more with your camera Changing P, A, S, or M mode settings PASM modes control the aperture (f-number, also known as f-stop), shutter speed, and exposure compensation, flash compensation, and ISO. Use the Menu button to control all other settings. PASM Options White-selectable Grey-non-selectable Yellow-changeable value Red-out of range ISO Flash compensation Exposure compensation Shutter speed Aperture 1 Turn the Mode dial to P, A, S, or M. The mode options are displayed. 2 Use the Jog dial to move between settings, open a setting, or change a setting. ISO-adjust the camera's sensitivity to light. Higher ISO indicate greater sensitivity. NOTE: A higher ISO may produce unwanted "noise" in a picture. Flash Compensation-adjust flash brightness. Exposure Compensation-adjust the exposure. If the picture is too light, decrease the setting; if it's too dark, increase the setting. Shutter speed-control how long the shutter stays open. A shaking hand icon warns of slow shutter speeds. (Use a tripod for slow shutter speeds.) Aperture-(also known as f-stop) control the size of the lens opening, which determines the depth of field. ■ Smaller f-stop numbers indicate a larger lens opening; good for low-light. ■ Larger f-stop numbers indicate a smaller lens opening; keeps the main subject sharp; good for landscapes and well-lit conditions. 36 www.kodak.com/go/support