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KODAK PLAYFULL Waterproof
Video Camera / Ze2
Extended user guide
www.kodak.com
For help with your camera:
www.kodak.com/go/Ze2support
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Eastman Kodak Company Rochester, New York 14650 © Kodak, 2011 All screen images are simulated. Kodak and Playfull are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company. ArcSoft and MediaImpression are trademarks of ArcSoft, Inc. HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. 4H8517_en
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Product features Front view Lens Microphone www.kodak.com/go/support i
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Product features Back view Settings button Record mode button Record/OK Review button Delete button Share button Speaker On bottom: • USB Arm • A/V ii www.kodak.com/go/support
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Product features Side view Power button Camera Reset button HDMI Slot for accessory SD/SDHC Card Strap post Resetting the camera page 15 www.kodak.com/go/support iii
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Recording Battery status icon Video length appears for a few Recording n n seconds after turni g o camera Zoom indicator Playback Video/picture number Volume indicator Elapsed time Understanding the status icons iv www.kodak.com/go/support
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Table of contents 1 1 Setting up your camera .........................................................................1 Opening the USB/battery charging door.........................................................1 Charging the non-removable battery .............................................................2 Turning on the camera ..................................................................................3 Setting the language and date/time.............................................
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5 Appendix .............................................................................................17 Specifications..............................................................................................17 Safety .........................................................................................................18 Care and maintenance ................................................................................19 Limited warranty .............................................
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1 Setting up your camera Opening the USB/battery charging door The non-removable battery charges when the computer is on and awake; disable your computer’s hibernation, sleep, and standby modes. Charge the battery as often as you like—you can’t over-charge it—and always fully charge before using. 1 Unlock the door. Open the door. 2 www.kodak.com/go/support 1
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Setting up your camera Charging the non-removable battery Charging takes about two hours. 3 NOTE: When properly connected to your computer USB port, a.USB icon appears. 2 www.kodak.com/go/support
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Setting up your camera Turning on the camera Setting the language and date/time Language to change. to accept. OK Date/Time At the prompt, press OK. to change current field. for previous/next field. to accept. OK Change language and date/time later page 11 www.kodak.com/go/support 3
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Setting up your camera Inserting an accessory SD or SDHC Card Your camera has limited internal memory—perfect for a few practice videos/pictures. For the best experience, we strongly suggest purchasing a card (SDHC Class 4 or higher) to store more. (Maximum supported size: 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. 1 Turn off the camera. 2 Inser
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Setting up your camera Attaching the strap www.kodak.com/go/support 5
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2 The basics Recording videos, taking pictures When you turn on the camera, it’s ready to record. Change between picture and video recording modes. (In Review or in a menu, return to Liveview.) Zoom in/out. Start/stop Turn on the Glare Shield (if recording. enabled in the Settings menu) to improve LCD viewability. Changing recording modes To change recording modes, press . (If you’re in Review mode, press to return to Liveview.) HD 720p WVGA Still (30 fps) (iPad Compatible, 30 fps) for
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The basics Reviewing videos/pictures Previous/next video/picture. 2 Review 1 Delete video/pictures. Play/Pause. 3 (Press and hold to Stop.) Adjust volume. While playing, fast-forward/ fast rewind. Deleting videos/pictures Previous/next video/picture. 2 Review. 1 Delete. 3 4 Highlight Delete or OK, then press the OK button. www.kodak.com/go/support 7
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The basics Transferring, sharing online, editing Connect the camera to the 1 computer USB port. (It turns on automatically.) If this is the first time you’ve 2 connected to this computer, follow the prompts to install the KODAK Share Button App. Follow the on-screen instructions to 3 transfer and share videos. NOTE: It may be convenient to use a USB extension cable to connect the camera to the computer. WINDOWS OS-based computers: Install ARCSOFT MEDIAIMPRESSION for KODAK Software to h
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3 Advanced features Using the camera under water The camera does not float. Secure it to your wrist with the strap (see a floating accessory strap at www.kodak.com/go/accessories). To keep the camera waterproof, tightly close and latch all doors. Do not open doors in water or when hands are wet. Waterproof integrity may be compromised if the camera is dropped. For more information, see page 18. For the best focus and color balance under water: 1 Press the Settings button , then to choose Un
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Advanced features Viewing videos/pictures on a TV If you have an HD television, use an HDMI cable—and get the richest playback experience. (Cables sold separately.) HDMI Cable AV Cable NOTE: Set your TV input setting to HDMI or AV. Set Video Output (NTSC/PAL) page 11 Power the camera by AC power www.kodak.com/go/accessories (AC adapter sold separately) Purchase accessories www.kodak.com/go/accessories 10 www.kodak.com/go/support
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Advanced features Using the settings menu 1 2 LCD Brightness & Turn on when viewing the LCD in bright conditions. (See page 6.) Glare Shield Underwater Mode Use when taking videos/pictures under water. Effects Normal Color, Sepia, B&W, High Saturation, or 70s Film Video Resolution HD 720P, WVGA Microphone Gain Adjust sensitivity of the internal microphone. Sounds Turn on/off sounds. Date/Time Set the date/time Share Settings Choose which sites and email addresses are offered when you share. Vide
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Advanced features Using the Settings menu in Review If you’re reviewing you also get these choices and you press the Trim—See page 12. a video Settings Make Picture—See page 13. button a picture Zoom and Pan—See page 13. Trimming a video Use the Trim Video feature to remove an unwanted video start and/or finish, leaving only the desired portion. 1 Press the Review button , then to find a video to trim. Optional: Play, then pause the video at the desired new start point. 2 Press the Settings
