KODAK PLAYFULL 
Video Camera / Ze1
Extended user guide
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Product features
Front view
Lens
Microphone
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Product features
Back, side views
Record mode 
button
HDMI™ Out
Review button 
Settings button
Record/OK
Delete button
Share button
Slot for optional accessory 
SD/SDHC Card
On bottom:
• Speaker
• Tripod socket
• Infrared receiver
(for optional remote control)
Battery 
Charging light
Power button
5V-In, A/V
Camera Reset 
button
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Opening the USB arm
Product features
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Pull the USB release to 
the right and down.
2 Pull the USB 
arm to the 
left.
NOTE: The USB 
arm is fairly 
flexible.
To close the USB 
arm, reverse these 
2 steps.
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Understanding the status icons
Video length
Recording 
Recording
Zoom 
Volume
Playback
Video/picture 
number
Elapsed time
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Table of contents
1  Setting up your camera  .........................................................................1
Charging the battery .....................................................................................1
Charging using USB ......................................................................................2
Inserting an accessory 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, sharing online, editing...............................................................8
Deleting videos/pictures ................................................................................9
Viewing on a TV..........................................................................................10
Using the settings menu..............................................................................11
Using the Trim Video feature.......................................................................12
Using the Make Picture feature ...................................................................12
Using the optional remote control ...............................................................13
3  Getting help  ........................................................................................14
Troubleshooting..........................................................................................14
Getting help on the Web .............................................................................15
4  Appendix .............................................................................................16
Specifications..............................................................................................16
Safety .........................................................................................................17
Care and maintenance ................................................................................18
Limited warranty .........................................................................................19
Regulatory compliance ................................................................................21
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1 Setting up your camera
Charging the battery
Use this procedure to charge the battery or power the camera with AC power. Charge 
the battery as often as you like—you can’t over-charge—but always fully charge 
before using.
IMPORTANT:  The battery is not removable.
Charging light:
• Blinking = charging
• Steady On = charged
(approx. 3–3.5 hours)
Yours may differ.
KODAK Camera USB Cable, Micro B / 5-Pin
(Use only the cable included with this camera.)
See other charging solutions
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