Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product Pixpro FZ151 Kodak
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1 Declaration of Conformity Responsible Party: JK Imaging Ltd. Ad dr es s: 14 1 1 W . 19 0t h St re et , Su it e 55 0, Ga rd en a, C A 9 02 48 , U. S. A. 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 moisture, do n ot use or st ore th e came ra in very humi d envi ronmen ts, su ch as in rai n or n ear bo dies of w ater .
3 If battery uid leaks onto your skin, rinse your skin with clean water and seek immediate medical at- tention. Di sp os al o f us ed b at te ri es s ho ul d be c ar ri ed o ut i n ac co rd an ce w it h th e lo ca l (n at io na l or r eg io na l) r eg ul a- ti on s.
4 Do not directly edit the data on the memory card. Copy the data to your PC before you edit them. When the camera is stored for a long period of time, be sure to download your photos and remove the memory card. Store it in a dry environment. Format the memory card using the camera before you use it or insert a new one.
5 BEFORE YOU ST ART ...................... 1 SAFETY NOTES .............................. 2 CONTENTS ...................................... 5 GETTING READY ............................ 9 Accessories Included ........................................ 9 Part Names .
6 BASIC OPERA TION ......................... 33 Using the Zoom Function .................................. 33 Macro Mode ...................................................... 34 Self-T imer Setting ............................................. 35 Flash Mode .
7 Expo Metering (Exposure Metering) ........... 54 Video Quality .............................................. 55 OIS .............................................................. 55 Color Effect ................................................. 56 Movie Setting Menu .
8 Connecting to a PictBridge Compatible Printer . 73 Setting the USB Mode ................................ 73 Connecting to your Printer .......................... 74 Using the PictBridge Menu ................................ 75 Print (with Date) ....
9 GETTING READY Y our camera box should contain the camera model you purchased along with the following accessories. If any- thing is missing or appears to be damaged, please contact your retailer .
10 Part Names 1 2 4 3 1 1 10 9 13 12 6 7 8 5.
1 1 14 15 20 19 17 18 16 22 21 23.
12 1 Flash Lamp 9 Display Button/ Arrow Button (Up) 17 Status Indicator 2 AF As sis t B eam /T im er Ind ica tor 10 Flash Button/ Arrow Button (Right) 18 Zoom lever 3 Microphone 1 1 Delete Button/ Arr.
13 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.
14 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/SD HC) is optio nal an d not incl uded i n all camera packa ging. If you have to purc hase a memor y card , sele ct one with storag e capa city b etween 4GB a nd 32G B to e nsure cor- rect data storag e.
15 Before charging the battery , ensure that the battery is inserted properly and the camera is off. 1. Connect the camera and the power charger using the supplied USB cable. (The plug shape of the power charger may vary depending on the country or region.
16 T urning Camera On and Off Press the Power button to turn the camera on. T o turn the camera off, press the Power button again. Power Button Symbol Description In the instructions below , the following symbols may be used throughout this manual on how to operate the camera.
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. Press the Power button to turn the camera on. 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 400 ISO 1234 SD 16M 00:56:00 Full: Camera parameters with Grid and Histogram -0.
20 LCD Screen Display O ve rv i ew o f th e sc r e en i co n s i n ph o t o s h oo t i ng m od e 1234 -0.3 EV 400 ISO 00:56:00 SD 16M x3. 2 15 sec 15 sec 1234 -0.
21 14 Shutter Speed (Adjustable only in Mode) 15 Histogram 16 Focus Frame 17 Expo Metering AiAE Spot Center 18 AF Mode Single-AF Multi-AF 19 Self-Timer Self-timer Off 2 sec 10 sec Smile 20 Flash Mode Force Off Flash Auto Force Flash Slow Sync. Slow Sync.
22 Overview of the Screen Icons in Movie Mode -0.3 EV 00:56:00 00:56:00 SD x3. 2 1 Movie Mode Icons 2 Macro Mode 3 Self-Ti.
23 Overview of the Screen Icons in Playback Mode 1/45 201 - : x2 SD 3 01 01 0 0 0 0 9 3 2 1 4 5 1 1 10 12 6 8 7 1 DPOF File 2 File Protection 3 Memory space (indicating the current number of photos an.
24 Using the Mode Button This camera provides a convenient Mode Button that allows you to switch easily between different modes. After pressing the mode button to enter the mode selection menu, press the Left/Right button to choose the selected mode. Press the button to conrm your selection.
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. Press the button to select Auto Mode ( ).
26 In Portrait Mode, the camera is set to automatically adjust exposure for realistic capture of skin tones. Press the Mode button to select Portrait mode ( ).
27 5. If continuous pictures are less than 4 shots, press button, the camera will splice the pictures automatically . Press playback button to enter playback mode to see the effect. 6. If you take 4 pictures, the camera will splice the pictures automatically .
28 Scene Mode (SCN) Y ou can select an appropriate mode from the 20 scene modes according to the type of environment you are shooting. The camera then congures the most appropriate settings automatically .
29 Scene Description Auto Scene Identies the scene automatically; Person, Backlighting, Landscape, Macro, Night Scene, Night Scene Person, Auto. Landscape For landscapes and outdoor shots. Vivid reproduction of green and blue. Sport For fast-moving subjects.
30 Scene Description Panning Shot Suitable for capturing fast moving objects to have a clear subject with a blurred background. Sketch For taking photos with pencil sketch effect. Fish Eye For interesting sh eye effect. Party Suitable for taking indoor party pictures, even under the complicated lighting conditions.
31 Auto Scene Mode (ASCN) In “ASCN” scene mode, the camera can detect differ- ent environments intelligently and automatically select the best scene and photo settings for you.
32 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.
33 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.
34 Macro Mode The Macro Setting is ideal for shooting small objects or close-up photos. This mode allows you to focus on subjects very close to the camera. 1. Press the left arrow button ( ) to enter the Marco Menu. 2. Press the left/right to select the following 2 modes: • Macro Off Select this option to disable Macro.
35 Self-T imer Setting Use this function to take pictures at pre-set intervals. First choose 2 seconds, 10 seconds,or by smile detection. and then take the pictures. 1. Press the left arrow button ( ) to enter the self-timer menu. 2. Press left/right to select the following 4 modes: • Self-Timer - Of f Disables the Self-T imer .
36 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. Press the right arrow button ( ) to enter the Flash Settings Menu. 2. Press the left/right to select the following 6 modes: • Force Off Flash is turned off.
37 EV Setting The EV function menu of the camera includes func- tions, such as EV , shutter adjustment, ISO. Using the appropriate function settings can improve your pictures. T o select the best setting for optimum photos, follow these steps: 1. Press the button to display the settings screen.
38 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 perfor- mance in darker environments, a higher ISO value is required. A lower ISO value is needed when shooting in brighter conditions.
39 Using Quick Recording In shooting mode, press the Recording shortcut button to begin recording video. After nishing, press the Recording short cut button or the Shutter Button to stop and store the video. The camera will return to shooting mode automatically .
40 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.
41 Thumbnail View When in Playback Mode, rotate the Zoom lever coun- ter 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 .
42 Using Zoom Playback (for still pictures only) The Zoom lever can also be used during playback. This allows you to magnify photos between x2 to x8. 1. Press the button to switch to Playback Mode. 2. Press the left/right button to select a picture to be zoomed in.
43 This setting allows you to view all the stored images 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 play - ing or 「 Cancel 」 to return to the playback screen.
44 Photos and Video Deletion In playback mode, press the down arrow button ( ) to delete 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.
45 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.
46 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.
47 Cont. AF Enable the continuous AF to be able to continuously focus automatically when taking pictures. There are 2 options: • Off • On Continuous Shot Use this setting to perform continuous shooting. After entering this mode, you can shoot multiple images by continuously holding the shutter button down.
48 Focus Setting This setting allows you to select different modes for optimum focus. There are 2 options: • Single-AF: The focus frame appears on the center of the LCD screen to focus on the subject. • Multi-AF: The camera automatically focuses the subject in a wide area to nd the focus point.
49 White Balance Setting The White Balance Setting allows you to adjust the color temperature for different lighting sources to ensure the most accurate color reproduction.
50 • Shooting menu in the shooting mode (O: Optional X: Not optional) Options Shooting Modes о о о о х о о о о о х о о о х о х х о о о х х х о о о х х х о о х х х .
51 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.
52 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..
53 Date Imprint Include a Date/T ime stamp on the photo image. • Off • Date • Date / T ime 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.
54 Movie Menu Mode: 1. Press the button, 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.
55 Video Quality Set the image resolution used during video recording. The speed requirements for reading and writing high image pixel images to SD card are as follows: No.
56 Color Effect The Image Color Setting allows you to select different color effects. 1. Press the button to select the Image Color Set- ting Menu. 2. Press the left/right arrow button to select the Image Color Setting options.
57 Movie Setting Menu Mode: 1. Press the button, 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.
58 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.
59 Rotate Y ou c an use this settin g to c hange the or ientat ion of the pictur e. 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.
60 Resize This setting allows you to resize a picture to a particu - lar 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.
61 Mode: 1. Press the but ton to show the pl ayback scree n, pres s the but ton, a nd pre ss the up/do wn butt on 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.
62 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 3 sub menus available: • One: Lock the selected photo or video if they are unprotected; unlock the selected photo or video if they are protected.
63 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.
64 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 「 T rim 」 and press the button or right arrow button to enter the menu. 2. Select 「 Y es 」 to conrm trim. Select a part to be trimmed using the zoom lever and arrow buttons to trim a photo.
65 Setup Menu Mode : 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.
66 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.
67 Zone The Zone setting is a useful function for your over- seas 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.
68 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.
69 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.
70 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.
71 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.
72 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.
73 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.
74 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.
75 Using the PictBridge Menu 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.
76 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.
77 5. Select 「 Y es 」 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.
78 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 63. 1. In the PictBridge menu, select 「 Print DPOF Images 」 and the screen as shown below appears.
79 Specications APPENDICES Design and specications are subject to change without notice. Effective Imaging Sensor Pixels 16.15 Megapixels T otal Image Sensor Pixels 16.44 Megapixels [1/2.3"CCD] Lens Focal Length 4.3mm (Wide) — 64.5mm (T ele) [35mm lm equivalent] [24mm (Wide) — 360mm (T ele)] F number F3.
80 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 720p30, 720p15, VGA, QVGA Image Compression Best, Fine, Normal DCF , DPOF (V er1.
81 Panorama 0°~ 180°(Horizontal) LCD Display 3.0inch (230k Pixels) ISO Sensitivity Auto, ISO80/100/200/400/800/1600 AF Method Single AF , Multi-AF (TTL 9-point), Face-Detection Exposure Metering Met.
82 Flash Flash Method Internal Flash Modes Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, Forced Flash, No Flash, Slow Synchro, Red-Eye Reduction + Slow Synchro Shooting Range (Wide) Approx. 0.5m ~ 4.7m (ISO800) (T ele) Approx. 1.0m ~ 2.6m (ISO800) Recording Media Internal Memory: Approx.
83 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. Re pl ac e wi th n ew b at te ri es . Th e ca me ra w il l sh ut d ow n in 2 se co nd s.
84 Message Description Action W arning! Do not turn off your camera during update! The message appears during the rmware update process. The message disappears after the camera update and restart. Connection Failed! Failure to connect to your PC, printer , TV .
85 Message Description Action Write Protect ! The SD card is locked. Remove SD card and switch the lever on the side of card to UNLOCK. The message will disappear after 2 seconds. Card Full ! Indicates that the SD card is full. Replace SD card with another that has available memory .
86 Message Description Action This image cannot be edited. The le format does not support edit - ing or the edited le cannot be edited again. The message will disappear after 2 seconds. Exceeded maximum folder number . Th is in di ca tes t hat t he SD c ard e xc eed ed th e max im um nu mb er of f old er s ( 99 9) .
87 T roubleshooting Problem Possible causes Solution Camera does not turn on The battery has been de- pleted. The battery is not inserted correctly. Recharge the battery . Correctly reinstall the battery. Camera turns off suddenly dur- ing operation The batteries have been de- pleted.
88 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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