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USER MANUAL ZI8 KODAK

KODAK Zi8 Pocket Video Camera

Extended user guide

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For interactive tutorials: www.kodak.com/go/howto

For help with your camera: www.kodak.com/go/Zi8support

Kodak

Eastman Kodak Company

Rochester, New York 14650

© Kodak, 2009

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Front view

Back view

• Easily access the USB See page iii

Accessing the USB

Understanding the status icons

See important Alert icons

See page 15

Table of contents

1 Setting up your camera 1

Charging the battery (approximately 2 hours) 1

Charging using USB (approximately 4 hours) 2

Inserting an SD or SDHC Card. 3

Connecting the strap 4

2 Using your camera 5

Turning on the camera 5

Setting the date/time. 5

Recording videos, taking pictures 6

Playing videos 7

Transferring, editing, sharing online. 8

Deleting videos/pictures 9

Viewing on a TV. 10

Accessing the settings menu 11

Adjusting the focus range. 12

Using the optional remote control 13

Using an external stereo microphone 14

3 Getting help 15

Troubleshooting 15

Getting help on the Web 17

4 Appendix 18

Specifications 18

Safety 19

Care and maintenance 20

Limited warranty 21

Regulatory compliance 23

1 Setting up your camera

Charging the battery (approximately 2 hours)

①

2

3

Charging light:

• On = charging
• Off = fully charged

(approx. 2 hours)

First, turn off the camera.

Charge the Li-Ion battery frequently, even if power remains.

See other charging solutions

See page 2

Charging using USB (approximately 4 hours)

First, turn off the camera.

Camera USB to computer

Cable to computer

Charge the Li-ion battery frequently, even if power remains.

Access the USB	See page iii
Purchase extra KLIC-7004 batteries	www.kodak.com/go/Zi8accessories

Inserting an SD or SDHC Card

Your camera has limited internal memory—perfect for a few practice videos/pictures. We strongly suggest that you purchase an SD or SDHC Card to store more. (Maximum supported card size is 32 GB.)

CAUTION:

A card can only be inserted one way; forcing it may cause damage. Inserting or removing a card while the camera is on may damage the video/pictures, the card, or the camera.

Purchase accessories

www.kodak.com/go/Zi8accessories

Connecting the strap

2 Using your camera

Turning on the camera

Setting the date/time

At the prompt, press OK

to change current field.

for previous/next field.

OK to accept.

Change date/time later See page 11

Recording videos, taking pictures

When you turn on the camera, it's ready to record.

Start/stop recording

Zoom in/out

Enter Recording mode from Review or a menu

Change record modes:

1080p

best for viewing

on an HDTV

720p/60 fps

best for sports

and action

720p

best forewing or

computer, sharing on

YouTubeTM

and Facebook

WVGA

best for

conserving memory card

space;

Web-ready

Still

for 5.3 MP

pictures

You Tube

Purchase extra cards, batteries

www.kodak.com/go/Zi8accessories

Use the optional remote control

See page 13

EN

Playing videos

1 Enter Review
(2) Previous/next video
3 Play/Pause (Press and hold to Stop)

Delete video(s)

Press the Review button for different views:

1-up

Thumbnail

Timeline

During playback:

• Press to fast-forward or fast-rewind 2X, 4X, 8X, 16X.
• Press the Review button to play in slow motion.

While paused:

• Press to forward/reverse one frame at a time.

Use the optional remote control

See page 13

Transferring, editing, sharing online

① Turn off and connect the camera. (It turns on automatically.)
(2) If this is the first time you've connected to this WINDOWS OS-based computer, follow the prompts to install ARCSOFT MEDIAIMPRESSION for KODAK Software. You can then transfer and share videos.

Videos and pictures from the Zi8 Camera can be used with the APPLE ILIFE suite of products to edit, personalize, make DVDs, share via YouTube and APPLE Online Sharing Services (IWEB

Get ArcSoft product support	www.arcsoft.com/support
See HD video system requirements	www.kodak.com/go/HDsysreq

Deleting videos/pictures

Review

Locate

Delete

to highlight a choice,

then press OK

Previous/ Next

Cancel (without deleting)

Delete

Viewing on a TV

HDMI Cable

AV Cable

Set TV input to match your connection. For stereo playback, use the HDMI cable.*

Set Video Out (NTSC/PAL)	See page 11
Purchase accessories	www.kodak.com/go/Zi8accessories
* To record in stereo, use an optional external stereo microphone	See page 14

Accessing the settings menu

Press the Settings button to access the Settings menu.

Settings menu

Date/Time—Set the date/time.

Video Out—Choose the setting (NTSC, PAL) for your region.

Brightness—Set LCD brightness.

Sounds—Turn sounds On/Off.

External Microphone Gain—Choose sensitivity of an external microphone.

Image Stabilization—Turn on to reduce video blur.

Format Card—Erase, format the card.

Face Detection—Turn face detection on/off.

Camera Info—View firmware and ARCSOFT Software versions.

Adjusting the focus range

Landscape: for most videos

Macro: for subjects approximately 15 cm (5.9 in.) from the lens

Using the optional remote control

Use the optional remote control just as you would use the on-camera buttons—to start/stop recording, review videos and pictures, and more. Go to www.kodak.com/go/Zi8accessories.

Remove the tab to activate the battery

Using the remote control

Using an external stereo microphone

Your camera has a built-in mono microphone. Use an external stereo microphone (optional, with a 3.5 mm jack) to enhance your audio/video experience.

NOTE: To adjust the audio gain (external microphone sensitivity), see page 11.

3 Getting help

Troubleshooting

Icon	Solution
	Low battery. Charge the battery.
	Card or internal memory is nearly full. Transfer videos/pictures to your computer. Corrupt or unusable card. Transfer videos/pictures to your computer, then format (erase) the card in the camera or card reader.
	Internal memory is full. Transfer videos/pictures to your computer, or use an SD/SDHC card to take more videos/pictures.
	Card is full. Transfer videos/pictures to your computer or use another card.
	Unrecognized file. Transfer videos/pictures to your computer.
	An error has occurred. Transfer videos/p pictures to your computer, then format (erase) the card or internal memory.
Problem	Solution
Camera will not turn on.	■ Ensure that the battery is correctly inserted and charged.
Videos are choppy or jumpy when played on a computer.	■ Use ARCSOFT MEDIAIMPRESSION Software for video playback.■ Ensure that the computer system requirements are met. Go to www.arcsoft.com/support.
Videos are blurry.	■ Check the Landscape/Macro focus button (see page 12).■ Ensure that the lens is clean.■ Ensure that the subject is at least 1 m (3.3 ft) from the lens.■ Turn on Image Stabilization (see page 11).■ When using a tripod, turn off Image Stabilization.
Videos do not play on a TV.	■ Ensure that an HDMI or AV Cable is properly connected directly to the TV input (see page 10).■ Ensure that the TV menu settings are correct for an HDMI or AV connection.■ Ensure that the Video Out is set correctly (see page 11).
Videos are in low resolution and/or are not saved.	■ If no card is inserted and the camera is powered by the AC adapter, then videos are taken in low resolution and are not saved. (The camera is in Demo mode.) Insert a card or unplug the AC adapter.
Camera will not work with optional remote control.	■ Ensure that the battery is correctly inserted in the remote control and camera.■ Ensure that the battery is correctly inserted in the camera.■ Ensure that the camera infrared receiver (above the lens) and the remote control have an unobstructed path.
Solve problems with ARCSOFT Software.	■ Go to www.arcsoft.com/support. (For other applications, go to their support sites.)

NOTE: If problems persist, go to www.kodak.com/go/Zi8support and click Step-by-Step Solutions & Repair.

Getting help on the Web

Camera

Chat, email, write, or phone, Kodak (Chat not available in all languages.)	www.kodak.com/go/contact
Get support for your product (FAQs, troubleshooting information, arrange for repairs, etc.)	www.kodak.com/go/Zi8support
Get support for accessories	www.kodak.com/go/support
Purchase camera accessories (lenses, cards, etc.)	www.kodak.com/go/Zi8accessories
Download the latest camera firmware and software	www.kodak.com/go/Zi8downloads
See online demonstrations of your camera	www.kodak.com/go/howto
Register your camera	www.kodak.com/go/register

Software

Get information on ARCSOFT Software	www.arcsoft.com/support
Get help with the WINDOWS OS and working with digital pictures	www.kodak.com/go/pcbasics

4 Appendix

Specifications

Image Sensor—1/2.5-type, 5 MP, CMOS

Lens—6.3 mm, f/2.8, fixed focus; 35 mm equivalent: 61 mm (1080p), 46 mm (720p/60 fps, 720p, WVGA), 42 mm (still)

Zoom—4X digital

LCD—6.35 cm (2.5 in.); 230K pixels

Image Storage—128 MB internal memory (approximately 20 MB available for image storage. 1 MB equals one million bytes); optional SD/SDHC Card (The SD logo is a trademark of the SD Card Association.) Maximum supported size: 32 GB SDHC.

Focusing System—Fixed

Focus Modes—Normal (Landscape), Macro

Focus Range—Normal: 100 cm (39.4 in.)—infinity; Macro: 15 cm

White Balance—Auto

Exposure—Auto

File Format—Still: JPEG with Kodak EXIF; Video: H.264 (MOV);

Audio: MPEG-4 AAC LC

HD (16:9) 30 fps: 1920 x 1080 @ 30 fps

HD (16:9) 60 fps: 1280 x 720 @ 60 fps

HD (16:9) 30 fps: 1280 x 720 @ 30 fps

WVGA (16:9) 30 fps: 848 x 480 @ 30 fps

Still (16:9): 5.3 MP picture

Shutter Speed—Auto

Video image stabilization-Digital, in all video modes

Microphone—Mono, and external stereo microphone jack (3.5 mm)

ISO—Automatically set (50-800)

Speaker—Yes

I/O Interface—USB 2.0 (high speed); component output; HDMI

Tripod Mount—1/4-in. standard

Power—KODAK 5V AC adapter, or KODAK Li-Ion Rechargeable Digital Camera Battery KLIC-7004

Battery life—Approximately 90 minutes in video recording mode, 720p @ 30 fps

Size—21.5 x 113.2 x 62 mm (0.8 x 4.5 x 2.4 in.)

Weight—110 g (3.9 oz) without battery

Safety

CAUTION:

Do not disassemble this product; there are no user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. KODAK AC Adapters and battery chargers are intended for indoor use only. The use of controls, adjustments, or procedures other than those specified herein may result in exposure to shock and/or electrical or mechanical hazards. If the LCD breaks, do not touch the glass or liquid. Contact Kodak customer support.

The use of an accessory that is not recommended by Kodak may cause fire, electric shock, or injury. For approved accessories, go to www.kodak.com/go/accessories.
Use only a USB-certified computer equipped with a current-limiting motherboard. Contact your computer manufacturer if you have questions.
If using this product in an airplane, observe all instructions of the airline.
When removing batteries, allow them to cool; they may be hot.
Follow all warnings and instructions supplied by the battery manufacturer.

Use only batteries approved for this product to avoid risk of explosion.
- Keep batteries out of the reach of children.
- Do not allow batteries to touch metal objects, including coins. Otherwise, a battery may short circuit, discharge energy, become hot, or leak.
- Do not disassemble, install backward, or expose batteries to liquid, moisture, fire, or extreme temperature.
- Remove the batteries when the product is stored. In the unlikely event that battery fluid leaks inside the product, contact Kodak customer support.
In the unlikely event that battery fluid leaks onto your skin, wash immediately with water and contact your local health provider. For additional health-related information, contact your local Kodak customer support.
- Go to www.kodak.com/go/REACH for information about the presence of substances included on the candidate list according to article 59(1) of Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 (REACH).
- Dispose of batteries according to local and national regulations. Go to www.kodak.com/go/kes.
For more information, go to www.kodak.com/go/batteries.

Care and maintenance

If you suspect water has gotten inside the camera, remove the battery and card. Allow all components to air-dry for at least 24 hours before using the camera.
- Blow gently on the lens or LCD to remove dust and dirt. Wipe gently with a soft, lint-free cloth or an untreated lens-cleaning tissue. Do not use cleaning solutions unless designed specifically for camera lenses. Do not allow chemicals, such as suntan lotion, to contact painted surfaces.
Service agreements may be available in your country. Contact a dealer of KODAK Products for more information.
For camera disposal or recycling information, contact your local authorities. In the

US, go to the Electronics Industry Alliance Web site at www.eiae.org or go to Kodak at www.kodak.com/go/Zi8support.

Limited warranty

Kodak warrants its digital cameras and accessories (excluding batteries) to be free from malfunctions and defects in both materials and workmanship for the warranty period specified on your KODAK Product packaging. Retain the original dated sales receipt. Proof of purchase date is required with any request for warranty repair.

Limited warranty coverage

Warranty service is only available from within the country where the Products were originally purchased. You may be required to ship Products, at your expense, to the authorized service facility for the country where the Products were purchased. Kodak will repair or replace Products if they fail to function properly during the warranty period, subject to any conditions and/or limitations stated herein. Warranty service will include all labor as well as any necessary adjustments and/or replacement parts. If Kodak is unable to repair or replace a Product, Kodak will, at its option, refund the purchase price paid for the Product provided the Product has been returned to Kodak along with proof of the purchase price paid. Repair, replacement, or refund of the purchase price are the sole remedies under the warranty. If replacement parts are used in making repairs, those parts may be remanufactured, or may contain remanufactured materials. If it is necessary to replace the entire Product, it may be replaced with a remanufactured Product. Remanufactured Products, parts and materials are warranted for the remaining warranty term of the original Product, or 90 days after the date of repair or replacement, whichever is longer.

Limitations

This warranty does not cover circumstances beyond Kodak's control. This warranty does not apply when failure is due to shipping damage, accident, alteration, modification, unauthorized service, misuse, abuse, use with incompatible accessories or attachments (such as third party ink or ink tanks), failure to follow Kodak's operation, maintenance or repacking instructions, failure to use items supplied by Kodak (such as adapters and cables), or claims made after the duration of this

warranty. Kodak makes no other express or implied warranty for this product. In the event that the exclusion of any implied warranty is ineffective under the law, the duration of the implied warranty will be the length of the express warranty period specified on your KODAK Product packaging. The option of repair, replacement, or refund is Kodak's only obligation. Kodak will not be responsible for any special, consequential or incidental damages resulting from the sale, purchase, or use of this product regardless of the cause. Liability for any special, consequential or incidental damages (including but not limited to loss of revenue or profit, downtime costs, loss of the use of the equipment, cost of substitute equipment, facilities or services, or claims of your customers for such damages resulting from the purchase, use, or failure of the Product), regardless of cause or for breach of any written or implied warranty is expressly disclaimed.

Your rights

Some states or jurisdictions do not allow exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. Some states or jurisdictions do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific rights, and you may have other rights which vary from state to state or by jurisdiction.

Outside the United States and Canada

In countries other than the United States and Canada, the terms and conditions of this warranty may be different. Unless a specific Kodak warranty is communicated to the purchaser in writing by a Kodak company, no warranty or liability exists beyond any minimum requirements imposed by law, even though defect, damage, or loss may be by negligence or other act.

Regulatory compliance

FCC compliance and advisory

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed or used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: 1) reorient or relocate the receiving antenna; 2) increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver; 3) connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected; 4) consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for additional suggestions. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Where shielded interface cables have been provided with the product or specified additional components or accessories elsewhere defined to be used with the installation of the product, they must be used in order to ensure compliance with FCC regulation.

This device complies with Industry Canada RSS-210 and FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

CE

Hereby, Eastman Kodak Company declares that this KODAK Product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/E.

Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment labeling/battery disposal

In Europe: For human/environmental protection, it is your responsibility to dispose of this equipment and batteries at a collection facility established for this purpose (separate from municipal waste.) For more information, contact your retailer, collection facility, or appropriate local authorities; or go to www.kodak.com/go/recycle. Product weight: 110 g (3.9 oz)

VCCI Class B ITE

Canadian DOC statement

DOC Class B Compliance—This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Use of this product in any manner that complies with the MPEG-4 visual standard is prohibited, except for use by a consumer engaging in personal and non-commercial activities.

Index

A
accessing settings, 9, 11
accessing the USB, iii
accessories, purchase, 17
B battery, loading, charging, 1
C
card, loading, 3
care and maintenance, 20
clock, setting, 5
close-up/landscape focus, 12
connecting strap,4 to a computer,8 to a TV, 10
D date setting, 5 disposal, recycling, 21
E editing videos, 8 external microphone jack, i
F focus switch, 12
H help, Web links, troubleshooting, 15

icons, iv
K Kodak Web sites, 15
L
landscape/close-up focus, 12
lens, cleaning, 20
loading batteries, 1
M
maintenance, camera, 20
memory card, loading, 3
menus,9,11
microphone,i
microphone,stereo,14
o on/off, 5
P playing a video, 7 playing on a TV, 10
R
recording, 6
recycling, disposal, 21
remote control, 13
repair, 17

S

SD/SDHC card loading, 3
setting date and time, 5
setting up the camera, 1
settings, menu, 9, 11
sharing online, 8
speaker, ii
specifications, 18
status icons, iv
stereo microphone, 14
strap, connecting, 4

T

taking a video, picture, 6
time, setting, 5
tips, care, & maintenance, 20
transferring videos, 8
troubleshooting, 15
turning on camera, 5
TV playback, 10

U

URLs, Kodak Web sites, 15
USB, iii

W

warranty, 21