KODAK PLAYSPORT Video Camera
Extended user guide
Model Zx3
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Rochester, New York 14650
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Product features
IR receiver, for
optional remote
control
Battery compartment,
SD/SDHC card slot
Front view
Microphone
Video Recording light
Lens
Strap post
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Product features
Back view
Record/OK
Liveview/LCD
Glare Shield
Review mode
Delete
Settings
Tripod socket
Speaker
Power button/
Charging light
AV Out
HDMI™ Out
USB, 5V DC In
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Understanding the status icons
Video length
Recording
Recording
Playback
Capture mode
Underwater mode
Elapsed
time
Video/picture
number (or
direction/speed)
Product features
Zoom
Battery level (or
DC-In connected)
No card inserted
Video length
Volume
Battery level (or
DC-In connected)
Card inserted
See important Alert icons
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Table of contents
1 Setting up your camera .........................................................................1
Charging the battery (approximately 2 hours) ................................................1
Charging using external charger or USB.........................................................2
Inserting an SD or SDHC Card........................................................................3
Connecting a 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
Using the camera under water.....................................................................12
Using the optional remote control ...............................................................13
3 Getting help ........................................................................................14
Troubleshooting..........................................................................................14
Getting help on the Web .............................................................................16
4 Appendix .............................................................................................17
Specifications..............................................................................................17
Safety .........................................................................................................18
Care and maintenance ................................................................................20
Limited warranty .........................................................................................20
Regulatory compliance ................................................................................22
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1 Setting up your camera
Charging the battery (approximately 2 hours)
Use this procedure to charge the battery or power the camera with AC power.
Notched corner
1
Charge the battery
whenever necessary.
Do not charge the
battery near water.
2
Turn off the camera, then connect it.
Charging light:
• On = charging
• Off = charged
(approx. 2 hours)
Your adapter
may differ.
KODAK Camera USB Cable, Micro B / 5-Pin
(Use only the cable included with this camera!)
Keep the camera watertight
See other charging solutions
Tightly close all doors
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Setting up your camera
Charging using external charger or USB
Do not charge the battery near water.
Charger
USB
Connect the camera, then
turn it off to start charging.
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Charging light:
• On = charging
• Off = charged
(approx. 4 hours)
KODAK Camera USB Cable,
Micro B / 5-Pin (Use only
the cable included with this
camera!)
Keep the camera watertight
Purchase extra KLIC-7004 batteries www.kodak.com/go/playsportaccessories
Tightly close all doors
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