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Table of contents

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Setting up your camera

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Charging the rechargeable batteries

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Loading the batteries

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Turning on the camera

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Setting the language, date/time

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Attaching the strap

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Using the vertical grip (for portrait orientation)

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Storing pictures on an (accessory) SD or SDHC Card

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Using other (accessory) power options

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Taking pictures/videos

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Taking pictures in Smart Capture mode

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Taking a video

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Adjusting LCD brightness

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Capture modes

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Using the zoom

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Using the flash

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Using the Drive button

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Using the Focus button

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Taking panoramic pictures

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P, A, S, and M modes

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Using exposure compensation to adjust brightness

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Using the histogram to view picture brightness

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Understanding the picture-taking icons

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Know when your batteries need charging

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Sharing and tagging pictures

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Sharing pictures through social networks

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Tagging pictures

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Marking pictures/videos for emailing

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Section	Page
KODAK EASYSHARE Z981 Digital Camera	1
Product features	3
Table of contents	5
Setting up your camera	7
Charging the rechargeable batteries	7
Loading the batteries	8
Turning on the camera	9
Setting the language, date/time	9
Attaching the strap	10
Using the vertical grip (for portrait orientation)	11
Storing pictures on an (accessory) SD or SDHC Card	12
Using other (accessory) power options	13
Taking pictures/videos	14
Taking pictures in Smart Capture mode	14
Using the framing marks	15
Taking a video	15
Reviewing the picture/video just taken	16
Adjusting LCD brightness	16
Capture modes	17
Scene modes	18
Using the zoom	19
Using digital zoom	19
Using the flash	20
Using the Drive button	21
Using the self-timer	21
Taking burst pictures	22
Using the Focus button	23
Taking panoramic pictures	24
P, A, S, and M modes	25
Changing P, A, S, or M mode settings	26
Using exposure compensation to adjust brightness	27
Using exposure compensation with exposure bracketing	27
Using the histogram to view picture brightness	28
Understanding the picture-taking icons	28
Know when your batteries need charging	28
Sharing and tagging pictures	29
Sharing pictures through social networks	29
Choose which social networking sites to display on your camera	30
Manage email addresses and KODAK PULSE Digital Frames	30
Tagging pictures	31
Tagging people	31
Need to update a name?	32
Tagging with keywords	32
Using the keyboard	33
Marking pictures/videos for emailing	33
Reviewing and editing	34
Reviewing pictures/videos	34
Playing a video	34
Deleting pictures/videos	35
Using the undo delete picture feature	35
Protecting pictures/videos from deletion	35
Viewing pictures/videos in different ways	36
Magnifying a picture	36
Viewing as thumbnails (multi-up)	36
A smarter way to find your pictures	37
Understanding the review icons	38
Creating a multimedia slide show	39
Make a slide show that you can save	39
Play a slide show loop	39
Displaying pictures/videos on a television	40
Using the menu button in review	41
Selecting multiple pictures/videos	41
Cropping pictures	42
Copying pictures/videos	42
Using KODAK PERFECT TOUCH Technology	43
Using the RAW Develop feature	44
Editing videos	45
Making a picture from a video	45
Trimming a video	45
Doing more with your camera	46
Using the menu button to change settings	46
Using the Setup menu	49
Transferring, printing pictures	53
Transferring pictures to your computer	53
Printing pictures	54
Direct printing with a KODAK All-in-One Printer	54
Connecting the camera to a KODAK All-in-One Printer	54
Printing from a KODAK All-in-One Printer	54
Disconnecting the camera from a KODAK All-in-One Printer	55
Ordering prints online	55
Printing from an optional SD or SDHC Card	55
Marking your pictures for print	56
Troubleshooting	57
Getting help from your camera	57
Great news!	57
Turning on camera Help	57
Troubleshooting	58
Getting help on the Web	63
Appendix	64
Camera specifications	64
Care and maintenance	66
Upgrading your software and firmware	67
Storage capacities	67
Battery replacement, battery life	67
Extending battery life	67
Important safety instructions	68
Limited warranty	69
Regulatory compliance	71
FCC compliance and advisory	71
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment/Battery disposal	72
Canadian DOC statement	72
CE	72
Russian GOST-R	72
Australian C-Tick	73
VCCI Class B ITE	73
Korean Class B ITE	73
China RoHS	74

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