Kodak PIXPRO AZ251 User manual

User Manual

Declaration of Conformity

Responsible Party: JK Imaging Ltd.

Address: JK Imaging Ltd., 17239 South Main Street, Gardena, CA 90248, USA

JK Imaging Europe, 71 Clarendon road, Watford, WD17 1DS, UK

Company Website: www.kodakpixpro.com

For Customers in the U.S.A.

Tested to Comply with FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

This device complies with part 15 of the 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.

For Customers in Europe

"CE" mark indicates that this product complies with the European requirements for safety, health, environment

and customer protection. "CE" marked cameras are intended for sales in Europe.

This symbol [crossed-out wheel bin WEEE Annex IV] indicates separate collection of electrical waste and

electronic equipment in the European countries. Please do not throw the equipment into domestic refuse. Please

use the return and collection systems available in your country for proper, safe disposal of this product.

Batteries: Please dispose of used batteries at designated collection centers.

Packaging: Please follow local regulations for the recycling of packaging.

BEFORE YOU START

About this Manual

Thank you for purchasing this KODAK PIXPRO Digital Camera. Please read this manual carefully and keep it in a safe

place for future reference.

JK Imaging Ltd. reserves all rights of this document. No part of this published manual may be reproduced, transmitted,

transcribed, stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language or computer language, in any form, by any

means, without the prior written permission of JK Imaging Ltd..

All trademarks mentioned in this manual are used for identification purposes only and are properties of their

respective owners.

This manual provides you with instructions on how to use your new KODAK PIXPRO Digital Camera. Every effort

has been made to ensure that the contents of this manual are accurate, however JK Imaging Ltd. reserves the right to

make changes without notice.

Throughout this manual, the following symbols are used to help you locate information quickly and easily.

Indicates useful information.

In the instructions below, the following symbols may be used throughout this manual on how to operate the camera.

This is to facilitate better understanding.

「Item properties」： The optional properties in the camera interface are indicated by the symbol「」.

SAFETY NOTES

Safety notes for this camera

Do not drop the camera or allow it to hit solid objects.

Do not attempt to disassemble or repair the camera.

Do not use or store the camera in dusty places or on

a beach to prevent dust or sand from entering the

camera, causing possible damage to it.

Do not use or store the camera in a hot environment

or under direct sunlight.

Do not use or store the camera near a powerful

magnetic field, for example near a magnet or

transformer.

Avoid touching the lens of the camera.

Do not expose the camera to direct sunlight for a long

period of time.

To prevent the camera from being damaged by

moisture, do not use or store the camera in very

humid environments, such as in rain or near bodies of

water.

If water accidentally comes in contact with the

camera, turn the camera off, remove the battery and

the memory card, and dry it within 24 hours.

When you take the camera from a cold place to a

warmer environment, condensation may occur. Please

wait for a reasonable period of time before you turn it

on.

Before you remove the battery and memory card, the

camera should be turned off.

When you clean the body of the camera, do not use

abrasive, alcohol-based or organic cleaner.

Use a professional lens wiping cloth and dedicated

cleaner to wipe and clean the lens.

Download your photos and remove the memory card

when you are going to store the camera for a long

period of time.

If this camera is not in use for a long time, please keep

it in a dry and clean condition.

Our company will not pay compensation for any

failure of playback of pictures or videos caused by

improper operation.

Safety notes for battery

If battery fluid leaks inside the camera, contact our

customer service department. If battery fluid leaks

onto your skin, rinse your skin with clean water and

seek immediate medical attention.

Disposal of used batteries should be carried out

in accordance with the local (national or regional)

regulations.

To prevent the battery from being damaged, do not

drop the battery or allow it to hit solid objects or to be

scratched by the objects.

Do not let the battery come in contact with metal

objects (including coins) to avoid short circuiting,

discharging, excessive heat, or possible leakage.

Do not attempt to disassemble the battery.

Do not expose the battery to water. Always keep the

battery contacts dry.

Do not heat the battery or throw it into a fire to avoid

a possible explosion.

Do not store the battery in a hot environment or in direct

sunlight.

When the camera is stored for a long period of time,

remove the battery and keep it in a dry place that is

not accessible to infants and children.

In a colder environment, the performance of the

battery could be noticeably reduced.

When you install the battery, install it according to

the positive and negative markings on the battery

compartment. Never force it into the battery

compartment.

Safety notes for memory card

We suggest buying only well-known, name brand

memory cards to ensure peak performance.

Format the memory card using the camera before you

use it or insert a new one.

Do not drop the memory card or allow it to hit solid

objects to avoid damaging it.

Do not attempt to disassemble or repair the memory

card.

Do not expose the memory card to water. Always

keep it dry.

Do not remove the memory card when the camera

is turned on. Otherwise, the memory card could be

damaged.

Do not directly edit the data on the memory card.

Copy the data to your PC before you edit them.

When the camera is stored for a long period of time,

be sure to download your photos and remove the

memory card. Store it in a dry environment.

Do not modify the name of the files or folders of the

memory card using your PC. Modifying the file names

may cause the files to not be recognized on the

camera or a possible error may occur.

A photo taken with the camera will be stored in the

folder that is automatically generated on the memory

card. Do not store photos that are not taken using

this camera in these folders as the pictures cannot be

recognized during the playback.

When you insert a memory card, make sure the notch

of the card matches the markings on the top of the

card slot.

Other Safety Notes

Do not disconnect the power or turn the camera off during the update process. Doing so may cause incorrect data to

be written and the camera may not power on later.

Do not hang the neck strap of the camera around the neck of a child.

When using your camera on an airplane, observe the relevant rules specified by the airline.

Due to the limitations of manufacturing technology, the LCD may have a few dead or bright pixels. These pixels do no

effect the quality or performance of the camera, photos or video.

Do not expose the LCD to water. In a humid environment, only wipe it with a soft and dry cleaning cloth.

If the LCD is damaged and the liquid crystal comes into contact with your skin, wipe your skin with a dry cloth

immediately and rinse it with clean water. If liquid crystal comes into contact with your eyes, wash them with clean

water at least for 15 minutes and seek immediate medical attention. If you accidentally swallow liquid crystal, rinse

your mouth immediately and seek medical attention.

BEFORE YOU START ..................................... 1

SAFETY NOTES .............................................. 3

CONTENTS...................................................... 7

GETTING READY ........................................... 11

Accessories Included................................................. 11

Install lens cap and neck strap ................................ 12

Part Names .................................................................. 13

Installing Battery and Memory Card...................... 16

Turning Camera On and Off..................................... 18

How to take pictures.................................................. 18

Set your Language, Date/Time ............................... 19

Set your Language, Date/Time after the

first power-on...................................................... 19

Resetting your Language................................... 19

Resetting Date/Time......................................... 20

MODE OVERVIEW ........................................ 21

Display Setting............................................................ 21

LCD Screen Display.................................................... 22

Overview of the screen icons in photo

shooting mode .................................................... 22

Overview of the screen icons in movie

mode ..................................................................... 24

Overview of the screen icons in playback

mode ..................................................................... 25

Using the Mode Dial.................................................. 26

Face Beautifier..................................................... 28

Panorama Mode.................................................. 29

Scene Mode ......................................................... 30

Custom Settings.................................................. 34

Landscape ............................................................ 35

BASIC OPERATION........................................ 36

Using the Zoom Function.......................................... 36

CONTENTS

Focus Setting ............................................................... 37

Macro Mode................................................................ 37

Self-timer Setting ....................................................... 38

Flash Mode .................................................................. 39

White Balance Setting............................................... 40

Continuous Shot ......................................................... 41

EV Setting..................................................................... 42

Exposure Compensation ................................... 42

ISO ......................................................................... 43

Shutter Adjustment............................................ 43

Aperture Adjustment ........................................ 44

Using Quick Recording.............................................. 44

i Button Function Menu............................................. 45

PLAYBACK....................................................... 46

Viewing Photos and Videos...................................... 46

Thumbnail View.......................................................... 47

Using Zoom Playback (for still pictures only)...... 48

Slideshow ..................................................................... 49

Photos and Video Deletion ...................................... 50

USING THE MENUS ...................................... 51

Photo Setup Menu...................................................... 51

Expo Metering (Exposure Metering).............. 51

Image Size ............................................................ 52

OIS ......................................................................... 52

Cont. AF................................................................ 53

HDR ....................................................................... 53

Beautifier.............................................................. 54

Select Scene......................................................... 54

Photo Shooting Setting Menu.................................. 56

Quality .................................................................. 56

AF-Assist Beam................................................... 57

Digital Zoom........................................................ 57

Date Imprint ........................................................ 57

Quick Review ....................................................... 58

Custom Settings.................................................. 58

Movie Menu ................................................................ 59

Expo Metering (Exposure Metering) ............. 59

Video Quality....................................................... 60

OIS ......................................................................... 60

Movie Setting Menu .................................................. 61

Digital Zoom........................................................ 62

Custom Settings.................................................. 62

Playback Menu............................................................ 63

HDR ....................................................................... 63

Touch-up............................................................... 64

Rotate.................................................................... 64

Resize .................................................................... 65

Color ..................................................................... 65

Playback Setting Menu.............................................. 66

Protect................................................................... 66

Delete.................................................................... 67

DPOF (Digital Print Order Format)................. 68

Trim........................................................................ 69

Setup Menu ................................................................. 70

Sound Settings .................................................... 71

Power Saver ......................................................... 71

Language .............................................................. 71

World Time .......................................................... 72

Date & Time......................................................... 72

File / Software............................................................. 72

Format .................................................................. 72

Copy to Card........................................................ 73

File Numbering.................................................... 73

Reset...................................................................... 74

FW Version .......................................................... 74

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