Kodak Pixpro FZ55 Digital Camera Quick Start Guide
This guide provides essential information for setting up and operating your Kodak Pixpro FZ55 digital camera.
Camera Overview
The Kodak Pixpro FZ55 is a digital camera with a 5x optical zoom and a 28mm wide-angle lens. It features a 2.7" LCD screen and Full HD video recording capabilities.
Key Components:
- 1: Flash Lamp
- 2: AF Assist Beam/Self-Timer Lamp
- 3: Lens
- 4: Tripod Socket
- 5: Speaker
- 6: Microphone
- 7: Battery Cover
- 8: LCD Screen
- 9: Power Button
- 10: Fast Video Recording Button
- 11: Shutter Button
- 12: Zoom Button
- 13: Indicator Lamp
- 14: Micro USB Port
- 15: Playback Button
- 16: Strap Eyelet
- 17: Display Button/Arrow Button (Up)
- 18: Flash Button/Arrow Button (Right)
- 19: Delete Button/Self-Timer Button/Arrow Button (Down)
- 20: Macro Button/Arrow Button (Left)
- 21: SET Button
- 22: Mode Button
- 23: Menu Button
Getting Started
Inserting the Battery and Memory Card
- Open the battery cover door.
- Insert the battery into the battery compartment.
- Insert the memory card into the memory slot.
- Close the battery cover door.
Setting the Language, Date, and Time
- Turn the camera on using the power button. The language menu will appear.
- Use the arrow buttons ([▲ DISP.], [▼], [◀], [▶]) to select a language and press the [SET] button to confirm.
- Use the arrow buttons again to set the date and time, and press the [SET] button to confirm.
Taking a Picture
- Hold the camera securely.
- Use the zoom button to zoom in (Tele) or out (Wide) on your subject.
- Press the shutter button halfway to focus. When the focus frame turns green, press the shutter button completely to take the photo.
Using Camera Features
Fast Video Recording
In shooting mode, press the video recording button [▶] to start recording. Press it again to stop recording. The video will be saved and the camera will return to the shooting screen.
Mode Button
The Mode button [MODE] allows you to easily switch between different camera settings:
- Auto Mode
- P (Program AE)
- Movie Mode
- M (Manual Mode)
- SCN (Scene Mode)
- +Face Beautifier
- Panorama Mode
Menu Button
In each mode, press the [MENU] button to access the "Easy Menu". Use the arrow buttons ([▲ DISP.], [▼]) to navigate options and press the [SET] button to select.
Selecting the "Full Menu" option within the Easy Menu provides access to more detailed settings, including:
- Shooting Mode
- Shoot Settings
- General Settings
- Connection Settings
- File Settings
- Playback Mode
- Playback Settings
Online Resources
The full Camera User Manual is available online. Please visit the following websites: