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KODAK Zx1
Pocket Video Camera
Extended user guide
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For interactive tutorials:
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For help with your camera:
www.kodak.com/go/Zx1support
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Eastman Kodak Company
Rochester, New York 14650
© Eastman Kodak Company, 2008
All screen images are simulated.
Kodak is a trademark of Eastman Kodak Company.
ArcSoft and MediaImpression are trademarks of ArcSoft, Inc.
Apple, iLife, iWeb, MobileMe, iTunes, iPhone, iPod, and Apple TV are trademarks of
Apple, Inc.
HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or
registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
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Front view
Speaker
Microphone
Recording light
Lens
Product features
Infrared receiver (for
optional remote control)
Power
HDMI™ Out
USB/AV Out
5V DC-in
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Product features
Back view
LCD
Record/OK
Delete
Stop
Volume/Zoom
Tripod socket
Recording mode
Review mode/
Slow motion
Previous/Next
Reverse/Forward
Video/picture size
Strap post
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Understanding the status icons
Recording icons
Recording
status
Mode
Elapsed
time
Volume
Playback icons
Product features
Video length
Zoom indicator
Card is inserted
Battery level
Video length
Video/picture number
No card is inserted
DC power (plugged in)
Direction/Speed Indicator
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Table of contents
1 Setting up your camera .........................................................................1
Charging, loading the rechargeable batteries.................................................1
Using an optional KODAK SD or SDHC Card ..................................................2
Connecting the strap.....................................................................................3
2 Using your camera ................................................................................4
Turning on the camera ..................................................................................4
Setting the date/time.....................................................................................4
Recording .....................................................................................................5
Playing videos...............................................................................................6
Playing back on a TV.....................................................................................7
Using the optional remote control .................................................................8
Transferring, editing, sharing online...............................................................9
Accessing settings.......................................................................................10
3 Getting help ........................................................................................11
Getting help on the Web .............................................................................11
Getting help on the telephone.....................................................................12
4 Troubleshooting ..................................................................................13
5 Appendix .............................................................................................15
Specifications..............................................................................................15
Safety .........................................................................................................16
Care and maintenance ................................................................................17
Warranty.....................................................................................................18
Regulatory compliance ................................................................................20
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1 Setting up your camera
IMPORTANT: Your camera is water resistant—it is not waterproof.
Do not submerge your camera in liquid.
Charging, loading the rechargeable batteries
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2
3
Lights are on
while the
charger is
plugged in.
(Charge for
approximately
12 hours.)
Compatible
KODAK Batteries
• KODAK Li-Ion Rechargeable Digital Camera Battery KLIC-8000
• KODAK Lithium Digital Camera Battery CRV3
• KODAK AA Batteries (Ni-MH, alkaline)
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Setting up your camera
Using an optional KODAK SD or SDHC Card
Your camera has internal memory, but we recommend a KODAK SD or SDHC Card to
conveniently store more videos/pictures.
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 pictures, the card, or the camera.
optional
1 Turn off the camera.
2 Insert or remove the
optional card.
3 Turn on the camera.
Purchase accessories
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