KODAK EASYSHARE Z981 Digital Camera — User guide


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Charge and load the batteries




Attach the strap




Turn on the camera




Set the language and date/time


See the Extended user guide

www.kodak.com/go/z981support



Take a picture


See other modes

see Do more with your camera

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Review pictures/videos



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www.kodak.com/go/z981support



Download software, transfer pictures


When you connect the camera to the computer, it prompts you to run the KODAK Software Downloader on your computer.

Make sure the computer is connected to the Internet. When you connect the camera to the computer, the KODAK Software Downloader automatically runs. Follow the prompts to download and install KODAK Software.


  1. Turn off the camera.

  2. Use the KODAK Camera USB Cable, U-8 to connect camera to computer. (Use only the cable included with this camera!)

  3. Turn on the camera.

  4. After the software is installed, follow the prompts to transfer pictures and videos to your computer.

NOTE: If the downloader does not run, find it here and launch it:
  • WINDOWS OS: in My Computer

  • MAC OS: on your Desktop


Download KODAK Software

www.kodak.com/go/camerasw

To use this camera on more than one computer

See the Extended user guide at www.kodak.com/go/z981support



Use the camera Help system



Keep learning about your camera!


See the Extended user guide

www.kodak.com/go/z981support




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