Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product AZ251 Kodak
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User Manual.
1 Declaration of Conformity Responsible Party: JK Imaging Ltd. Address: 141 1 W . 190th Street, Suite 550, Gardena, CA 90248, USA Company Website: www .kodakcamera.jkiltd.com For Customers in the U.S.A. T ested to Comply with FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
2 SAFETY NOTES Safety notes for this camera Do not drop the camera or allow it to hit solid objects. Do not attempt to disassemble the camera. T o prevent the camera from being damaged by mois ture , do not use or store the camera in very humid environments, such as in rain or near bodies of water .
3 Disposal of used batteries should be carried out in accordance with the local (national or regional) regulations. T o prevent the battery from being damaged, do not drop the battery or allow it to hit solid objects or to be scratched by the objects.
4 A photo taken with the camera will be stored in the folder that is automatically generated on the SD card. Do not store photos that are not taken using this camera in these folders as the pictures cannot be recognized during the playback.
5 BEFORE YOU ST ART ........................... 1 SAFETY NOTES ................................... 2 CONTENTS ........................................... 5 GETTING READY ................................. 9 Accessories Included ........................
6 Auto Scene Mode (ASCN) ........................ 32 Custom Settings .............................................. 34 Landscape ....................................................... 35 BASIC OPERA TION ............................. 36 Using the Zoom Function .
7 Cont. AF .................................................... 53 HDR .......................................................... 53 Beauty ....................................................... 54 Scene ..............................................
8 Zone .......................................................... 71 Date/T ime ................................................. 71 File / Software ................................................. 71 Format Memory ...................................
9 GETTING READY Y our camera box should contain the camera model you purchased along with the following accessories. If anything is missing or appears to be damaged, please contact your retailer .
10 Install lens cap and neck strap.
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13 1 AF Assist Beam/T imer Indicator 11 Playback Button 21 Shutter Button 2 Flash Lamp 12 AF Button/Arrow Button (Up) 22 Continuous Capture Button 3 Microphone 13 Flash Button/Arrow Button (Right) 23 .
14 2. Insert the battery into the battery slot in the correct position as shown in the following diagram: 1. Open the battery cover. Installing Battery and Memory Card.
15 4. Close the battery cover. 3. Insert the memory card into the memory card slot as shown in the diagram below: The memory card (SD/SDHC) is optional and not included in all camera packaging. If you have to purchase a memory card, select one with storage capacity between 4GB and 32GB to ensure cor - rect data storage.
16 T urning Camera On and Off Slide the power switch to turn on/off the camera. Symbol Description In the instructions below , the following symbols may be used throughout this manual on how to operate the camera. This is to facilitate better understanding.
17 2. Press the button, press the up/down arrow button to select , and press the button to enter the menu. 3. Press the up/down arrow button to select , and press the button or right arrow button to enter the menu. 4. Press the up/down arrow button to select 「 Language 」 and press the button or right arrow button to enter the menu.
18 Resetting Date/Time After you set your Date/T ime for the rst time, follow the instructions below to reset date and time. 1. Turn the camera on via the power switch. 2. Press the button, press the up/down arrow button to select , and press the button to enter the menu.
19 Press the button to display the settings: Classic, Full, Off. Classic: Displays the camera parameters on screen -0.3 EV F 400 ISO 1234 SD 16M 1/50 00:56:00 Full: Camera parameters with Grid and Histogram -0.
20 LCD Screen Display Overview of the screen icons in photo shooting mode 1234 -0.3 EV F 400 ISO 00:56:00 SD 16M 1/50 x3. 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 10 8 11 12 13 14 16 15 17 18 20 19 22 21 24 1234 -0.
21 12 Remaining Recording time 13 Exposure Compensation (EV value) (Adjustable only in Mode) 14 Shutter Speed (Adjustable only in Mode) 15 Histogram 16 Aperture V alue (Adjustable only in Mode) 17 Ima.
22 Overview of the Screen Icons in Movie Mode -0.3 EV 00:56:00 00:56:00 SD x3. 4 2 1 3 4 7 8 10 14 15 13 6 5 9 11 12 1 Movie Mode Icons 2 Macro Mode 3 Self-Timer Self-timer Off 10 sec 4 Zoom Display (.
23 Overview of the Screen Icons in Playback Mode 1/45 x2 SD 9 3 2 1 11 10 12 13 4 5 6 7 8 201 - : 3 01 01 0 0 0 0 1 DPOF File 2 File Protection 3 Memory space (indicating the current number of photos .
24 Using the Mode Dial This camera provides a convenient mode dial that allows you to manually switch between different modes with ease. The available modes are listed below: Mode Name Icon Description Auto Mode In this mode, the optimal conditions for taking pictures will be set based on the subject and environment.
25 Auto Mode is the easiest mode to take photos. While operating in this mode, the camera automatically optimizes numerous camera settings to adjust your photos and videos for the best possible results. Follow these steps: 1. Use the power switch to turn the camera on.
26 Shutter Priority When (Shutter Priority) is selected, you can adjust the shutter speed , the EV value and ISO value. The camera automatically sets the aperture value based on the shutter speed value to get the most appropriate exposure value. 1. Turn the mode dial to and press the button to congure settings.
27 In Portrait Mode, the camera is set to automatically adjust camera exposure for realistic portrayal of skin tones. 1. Turn the Mode Dial to select Face Beautier Mode ( ).
28 Panorama Mode With Panorama Mode, you can take a series of pictures which will be stitched automatically into a ultra-wide panoramic picture by the camera. Follow the steps below: 1. Turn the Mode Dial to Panorama Mode ( ) . 2. Press the arrow buttons to select a shooting direction.
29 Scene Mode Flash Mode, Self-T imer , Macro Mode, and Exposure Compensation are all disabled in Panorama Mode. In the process of automatic panoramic shooting, "Improper alignment.
30 Scene Description Auto Scene Identies the scene automatically; Person, Backlighting, Landscape, Macro, Night Scene, Night Scene Person, Auto. Sport For fast-moving subjects. Capture sharp, action shots with minimal blur. This mode is not recommended for shooting indoors.
31 Scene Description Panning Shot Suitable for capturing fast moving objects to have a clear subject with a blurred background. Portrait Most suitable for capturing people with focus on their face. Fish Eye For interesting sh eye effect. Party Suitable for taking indoor party pictures, even under the complicated lighting conditions.
32 Auto Scene Mode (ASCN) In “ASCN” scene mode, the camera can detect different environments intelligently and automatically select the best scene and photo settings for you.
33 Mode Name Description Landscape Mode For landscapes, ASCN will automatically adjust the exposure and reproduce vivid green and blue colors. Portrait Mode Most suitable for capturing people with focus on their faces.
34 6. Select 「 Ye s 」 to save or 「 No 」 to cancel. 7. Turn the mode dial to switch to the custom settings ( ) . 8. The photo settings you stored the last time are invoked.
35 Landscape While operating in this mode, the camera will vivid reproduction of green and blue, adjust your land- scapes photos for the best possible results. Follow these steps: 1. Use the power switch to turn the camera on. 2. Switch the Mode Dial to Landscape ( ).
36 Y our camera is equipped with two types of zoom functions: Optical Zoom and Digital Zoom. T oggle the Zoom Lever of the camera to zoom in or out of the subject while taking pictures.
37 Focus Setting In different photo shooting modes, you can select different focus methods. 1. Press the up arrow button ( ) to display the settings screen. 2. Press the left/right to select the following 3 modes: Single-AF: The focus frame appears on the center of the LCD screen to focus on the subject.
38 Self-T imer Setting Use this function to take pictures at pre-set intervals. The camera shutter speed can be set for 2 seconds, 10 seconds or by smile detection. 1. Press the down arrow button ( ) to enter the self-timer menu. 2. Press left/right to select the following 4 modes: • Self-Timer Off Disables the Self-Timer.
39 Flash Mode The Flash is used to illuminate a subject in low light or for ll-in lighting to achieve better illumination of a subject with pronounced shadows. 1. Pop up the ash manually as shown below. 2. Press the right arrow button ( ) to enter the Flash Settings Menu.
40 The White Balance Setting allows you to adjust the color temperature for different lighting sources to ensure the most accurate color reproduction. Follow the steps below to set white balance of the camera: 1. Press button to enter White Balance Menu.
41 Follow the steps below to congure the Continuous Shot Settings: 1. Press the to enter the Continuous Shot Menu. 2. Press the left/right to select the following 4 modes: • Single • Continuous Shot • 3 Shots • Time-Lapse Take pictures based on the preset interval (30sec/1min/5min/10min).
42 EV Setting The EV function menu of the camera includes functions, such as EV adjustment, ISO, shutter , aperture, etc. Using the appropriate function settings can improve your pictures. T o select the best setting for optimum photos, follow these steps: 1.
43 ISO The ISO function allows you to set the sensitivity of the camera's light sensor based on the brightness of the scene. T o improve the camera's sensor performance in darker environments, a higher ISO value is required. A lower ISO value is needed when shooting in brighter conditions.
44 Aperture Adjustment Y ou can adjust the aperture size value. Selecting a large aperture opening will emphasize the point of fo - cus and show a blurry background and foreground. A small aperture opening will keep both the background and main object in clear focus.
45 i Button Function Menu Mode: The Image Color Setting allows you to select different color effects. 1. Press the button to select the Image Color Setting Menu.
46 Viewing Photos and V ideos PLA YBACK T o view the captured photos and video clips on the LCD screen: 1. After pressing the button, the last photo or video clip taken will be displayed on the LCD screen. 2. Use the Left/Right navigation buttons to scroll through the photos or video clips stored in the internal memory or on the SD memory card.
47 Thumbnail View When in Playback Mode, rotate the Zoom Lever counter clockwise to the position to display thumbnail images of the photos and videos on the screen. 1. Slide the Zoom Lever to switch between 3x3 and 4x4 thumbnails. 2. When a 3x3 or 4x4 thumbnail is displayed, press the arrow buttons to select a picture or video clip to view .
48 5. Press the arrow buttons to navigate and select a part of the image to be zoomed in. 6. Press the button to return the image to its origi - nal scale. Movie images cannot be magnied. Using Zoom Playback (for still pictures only) The Zoom Lever can also be used during playback.
49 This setting allows you to view all the stored pictures as a slideshow . 1. Press button to enter playback screen. 2. Press button to enter slide option. 3. Press the left/right button to select slideshow playing or 「 Cancel 」 to return to the playback screen.
50 Photos and Video Deletion In playback mode, press the down arrow button ( ) to select your photos and videos. T o delete photos or videos: 1. Press the button to switch to playback mode. 2. Press the left/right arrow button to select the photos and videos to be deleted.
51 Photo Setup Menu USING THE MENUS Mode: 1. In Photo Shooting Mode, press the button to enter the Photo Shooting Menu. 2. Press the up/down arrow button to select the Photo Shooting Menu to be set. 3. Press the left/right arrow button to select the Photo Shooting Menu to be set and press the button to conrm.
52 Image Size The size setting refers to the image resolution in pixels. A higher image resolution allows you to print that image in larger sizes without degrading the image quality . The bigger the number of recorded pixels is, the better the image quality becomes.
53 Cont. AF Enable the continuous AF to be able to continuously focus automatically when taking pictures. There are 2 options: • Off • On Setting Continuous AF to On will reduce battery life.
54 Beauty Set the effect of the beauty mode. Beautier Mode has 3 effects: • Ef fect 1: Skin Soften • Ef fect 2: Skin Soften + Eye Brightening • Effect 3: Skin Soften + Eye Brightening + Eye Enlargement Scene Select the scene mode under the SCN mode.
55 • Shooting menu in the shooting mode (O: Optional X: Not optional) Options Shooting Modes о о о о о о о о о о о о о о о о о о о х х о о о о о х х о о о о х х х .
56 Mode: 1. Press the button in Photo Shooting Mode and press the up/down button to select . 2. Press the button to enter the menu. 3. Press up/down arrow button to select , and press the button or right arrow button to enter the menu.
57 AF-Assist Beam In a darker environment, AF Assist Beam can be turned on for better focus. Digital Zoom T urn on or off the digital zoom. Date Imprint Include a Date/T ime stamp on the photo image.
58 Quick Review This option allows quick review of the photos immediately after they are taken. Each photo is displayed on the LCD screen based on the selected time. There are 4 options: • Off • 1 sec • 2 sec • 3 sec A shorter quick review time will improve battery life.
59 Movie Menu Mode: 1. Turn the mode dial, select the mode and press the button to enter the Movie Menu. 2. Press the up/down arrow button to select the Movie Menu to be set. 3. Press the left/right arrow button to select the Movie Menu to be set and press the button to conrm.
60 OIS This mode can help reduce photo blur caused by hand shake, low light and slow shutter speed. Use Stabilization Mode in dark environments or when using a slower shutter speed. Shooting in a windy or unstable environment (such as a moving vehicle) may cause blurred images.
61 Movie Setting Menu Mode: 1. Turn the Mode Dial and select to enter the video recording screen. 2. Press the button, press the up/down arrow button to select , and press the button to enter the menu. 3. Press up/down arrow button to select , and press the button or right arrow button to enter the menu.
62 Playback Menu Mode: 1. Press the button to display the playback screen and press button to enter the menu. 2. Press the up/down arrow button to select the playback to be set and press button to enter . 3. Press the left/right arrow buttons to select an option and press the button to conrm.
63 Rotate Y ou can use this setting to change the orientation of the picture. 1. In Playback Mode, press the left /right arrow button to select the photos to be edited. 2. Press the button, select the settings, and press the button to display the settings screen.
64 Resize This setting allows you to resize a picture to a particular resolution and saves it as a new picture. 1. In Playback Mode, press the left /right arrow button to select the photos to be edited. 2. Press the button, select the settings and press the button to display the settings screen.
65 Mode: 1. Press the button to show the playback screen, press the button, and press the up/down button to select . 2. Press the button to enter the menu. 3. Press up/down arrow button to select , and press the button or right arrow button to enter the menu.
66 2. Press the up/down arrow button to select the sub-menu and press the button or right arrow button to show the settings screen. There are 4 sub menus available: • One: Lock the selected photo or video if they are unprotected; unlock the selected photo or video if they are protected.
67 3. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select an option and press the button to conrm. The “ ” indicator means a le is protected. File protection must be removed rst before a le can be deleted. Deleting les will cause DPOF settings to be reset.
68 T rim The T rim Setting allows you to crop photos and save them as new pictures. 1. Press the up/down arrow button to select 「 Trim 」 and press the button or right arrow button to enter the menu. 2. Select 「 Ye s 」 to conrm trim. Select a part to be trimmed using the Zoom Lever and arrow buttons to trim a photo.
69 Setup Menu 1. Press the button in any mode and press the up/down button to select . 2. Press the button to enter the menu. 3. Press up/down arrow button to select , and press the button or right arrow button to enter the menu.
70 Sound Settings T o change this setting: 1. Select 「 Sound Settings 」 in the basic settings menu. Press the button or right arrow button to enter the menu. 2. Press the left/right arrow button to select an option. 3. Press the button to conrm.
71 Zone The Zone setting is a useful function for your overseas trips. This feature enables you to display the local time on the LCD screen while you are abroad. 1. Select 「 World Time 」 in the basic settings menu. The World Time screen appears. 2.
72 Note that when you perform the Format Memory function, it only formats the active memory . If an SD memory card is inserted, the SD memory card is active and will be formatted. If there is no SD memory card, the internal memory is active and the internal memory will be formatted.
73 FW V ersion Use this setting to view the current camera rmware version. 1. Press the button, press the up/down arrow button to select and press the button to enter the menu. 2. Press up/down arrow button to select and press the button or right arrow button to enter the menu.
74 T ransferring les to your computer The computer will automatically detect the camera as a removable drive. Double-click the My Computer icon on the desktop to locate the removable drive and to copy folders and les in the drive to a directory on your PC as you would copy any typical folder or le.
75 3. Connect the other end of the cable to an available USB port on your computer . 4. After the transmission is complete, disconnect the USB cable according to the instructions specifying how to safely remove USB devices. Video System Use this feature to switch the video system from either NTSC or P AL.
76 This camera supports wireless connection of an Eye- Fi SD Card. Upload the photos from the camera to the Internet using the following steps: 1. Press the button, press the up/down arrow button to select and press the button to enter the menu. 2. Press up/down arrow button to select and press the button or right arrow button to enter the menu.
77 Supported HDMI Connections HDMI (High Denition Multimedia Interface), is a fully digital audio/video transmission interface, through which uncompressed audio and video signals are transmitted. Direct transmission of digital video signals to your TV reduces conversion loss and improves image quality .
78 Connecting to a PictBridge Compatible Printer PictBridge technology allows printing of the photos saved in the memory card by the printer . T o nd out if a printer is PictBridge compatible, simply look for the PictBridge logo on the packaging or check the owner's manual for specications.
79 Connecting to your Printer 1. Make sure both the camera and printer are turned on. 2. Connect one end of the supplied USB cable to the USB port on your camera.
80 After setting the USB mode to Printer, the PictBridge Menu will appear. Press the up/down arrow button to select a menu item and press the button or right arrow button to enter the item. Refer to the following sections for more detailed infor- mation on each setting.
81 3. Press the up/down arrow button to select the number of copies for the currently displayed photo. 4. Press the button and the following screen will appear . 5. Select 「 Yes 」 and press the button to conrm; select 「 Cancel 」 to cancel printing.
82 5. Select 「 Ye s 」 and press the button to conrm; select 「 Cancel 」 to cancel printing. Print Index Y ou can print all photos in the camera via this func- tion. 1. In the PictBridge menu, select 「 Print Index 」 and the screen as shown below appears.
83 Print DPOF Images T o use DPOF printing, you must select your photos for printing using the DPOF settings beforehand. See “DPOF” section on page 67. 1. In the PictBridge menu, select 「 Print DPOF Images 」 and the screen as shown below appears.
84 Effective Image Sensor Pixels 16.15 Megapixels T otal Image Sensor Pixels 16.44 Megapixels [1/2.3"CCD] Lens Focal Length 4.3mm (Wide) — 107.5mm (Tele) [35mm lm equivalent] [24mm (Wide) — 600mm (Tele)] F number F3.
85 Number of Recording Pixels Still Image (4:3) 16MP: 4608×3456 10MP: 3648×2736 5MP: 2592×1944 3MP: 2048×1536 0.3MP: 640×480 (3:2) 14MP: 4608×3072 (16:9) 12MP: 4608×2592 2MP: 1920×1080 Movie 1280×720(30/15fps), 640×480(30fps), 320×240(30fps) Image Compression Best, Fine, Normal DCF, DPOF (Ver1.
86 LCD Display 3.0 inch (230k Pixels) ISO Sensitivity Auto, ISO80/100/200/400/800/1600/3200(4M) AF Method Single AF , Multi-AF (TTL 9-point), Object T racking, Face-Detection Exposure Metering Method .
87 Flash Flash Method Pop-up Flash Modes Flash Auto, Force Flash, Slow Sync., Slow Sync. + Red-Eye, Red-Eye Reduction Shooting Range (Wide) Approx. 0.5m ~ 7.
88 Prompts and W arning Messages Message Description Action W arning! Battery exhausted. The camera battery is used up. It is a warning indicating that the camera is going to shut down. Replace with new batteries. The camera will shut down in 2 seconds.
89 Message Description Action Remove USB Cable! Indicates that you can disconnect the USB cable. The message disappears after you disconnect the USB cable. Connection Failed! Failure to connect to your PC, printer , TV (with HDMI). Remove USB cable and retry connection.
90 Message Description Action Card is not formatted. When an error occurs in the SD card, the message "Not Formatted" appears. Format the SD card. W ARNING: Formatting the SD card will erase all data on the card. Copy the data from the SD card to another storage, such as a computer .
91 Message Description Action Exceeded maximum folder number . This indicates that the SD card exceeded the maximum number of folders (999). This could cause a long read time during the camera's power up. Copy the data to your PC, format the memory card using the camera.
92 T roubleshooting Problem Possible causes Solution Camera does not turn on The battery is not inserted correctly. Correctly reinstall the battery. Camera turns off suddenly dur- ing operation The batteries have been de- pleted. Recharge the battery .
93 Problem Possible Causes Solution Saving data to memory card is slow Using a memory card below Class 4 may result in slower recording times. Use an SD card with write Class higher than 4 to improve performance. Cannot write to the memory card The SD memory card has been locked.
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