Kodak Pixpro AZ421 User manual

User Manual

Declaration of Conformity

Responsible Party: JK Imaging Ltd.

Address: 1411 W. 190th Street, Suite 550, Gardena, CA 90248, USA

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.

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.

Indicates precautions are to be taken while operating the camera.

SAFETY NOTES

Safety notes for this camera

Do not drop the camera or allow it to hit

solid objects.

Do not attempt to disassemble the camera.

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.

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 time.

Turn the camera off, remove the battery

and the memory card, and dry it within

24 hours if water accidentally comes in

contact with the camera.

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.

When you use the camera, remove the

battery if it overheats. Wait until the unit

cools down.

Download your photos and remove the

memory card when you are going to store

the camera for a long period of time.

Store the camera in a dry environment

and place it on a flat surface when you

are going to store the camera for a long

period of time.

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 the professional lens wiping cloth

and dedicated cleaner to wipe and clean

the lens.

Safety notes for battery

If the rechargeable Li-ion battery is used

for the camera, only charge it with the

supplied battery charger.

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.

Only use the supplied battery.

If the rechargeable Li-ion battery in this

camera overheats during charging, stop

charging immediately and wait until it

cools down to resume charging.

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 the 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

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.

Format the memory card using the camera

before you use it or insert a new one.

We suggest buying only well-known,

name brand memory cards to ensure

peak performance.

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 SD 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 screen 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 screen to water. In a humid environment, only wipe it with a soft and

dry cleaning cloth.

If the LCD screen 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....15

Charging Battery .................................17

Turning Camera On and Off................19

Symbol Description .............................19

Set your Language, Date/Time ...........20

Set your Language, Date

/Time after the first power-on........20

Resetting your Language..............20

Resetting Date/Time .....................21

MODE OVERVIEW ............... 22

Display Setting ....................................22

LCD Screen Display............................23

Overview of the screen

icons in photo shooting mode .......23

Overview of the Screen

icons in Movie Mode .....................25

Overview of the Screen

icons in Playback Mode ................26

Using the Mode Dial............................27

Auto Mode...........................................28

Program AE.........................................29

Shutter Priority ...................................29

Aperture Priority ..................................30

Manual Mode ......................................30

Face Beautifier....................................31

Panorama Mode..................................32

Scene Mode........................................33

Auto Scene Mode (ASCN)............35

Custom Settings..................................37

CONTENTS

BASIC OPERATION.............. 39

Using the Zoom Function....................39

Focus Setting ......................................40

Macro Mode ........................................41

Self-Timer Setting ...............................42

Flash Mode ........................................43

White Balance Setting.........................44

Continuous Shot..................................45

EV Setting ...........................................46

Exposure Compensation ..............46

ISO................................................47

Shutter Adjustment .......................47

Aperture Adjustment .....................48

Using Quick Recording .......................48

i Button Function Menu .......................49

PLAYBACK............................ 50

Viewing Photos and Videos ................50

Thumbnail View...................................51

Using Zoom Playback .........................52

Photos and Video Deletion..................53

Slideshow............................................54

USING THE MENUS ............. 55

Photo Setup Menu ..............................55

Expo Metering...............................55

Image Size....................................56

OIS................................................56

Cont. AF........................................57

HDR ..............................................57

Face Beautifier..............................58

Scene............................................58

Photo Shooting Setting Menu .............60

Quality...........................................60

AF-Assist Beam ............................61

Digital Zoom..................................61

Date Imprint ..................................61

Quick Review................................62

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

Face Detection..............................63

Movie Menu.........................................64

Expo Metering...............................64

Video Quality ................................65

OIS................................................65

Movie Setting Menu ............................66

Digital Zoom..................................67

Custom Settings ...........................67

Playback Menu....................................68

Playback .......................................69

HDR ..............................................69

Red-Eye Reduction.......................70

Rotate ...........................................71

Resize...........................................72

i button playback function....................73

Playback Setting Menu .......................74

Protect ..........................................75

Delete ...........................................76

DPOF............................................77

Trim...............................................77

Setup Menu.........................................78

Sound Settings .............................79

Power Saver .................................79

Language......................................80

Zone..............................................80

Date/Time .....................................80

LCD Brightness.............................80

File / Software .....................................81

Format Memory ............................81

Copy to Card.................................82

File Numbering .............................82

Reset ............................................83

FW Version ...................................83

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