Kodak CX6445 manual

Kodak EasyShare CX6445 zoom digital camera User’ s Guide www .kodak.com For interactive tutorials, www .kodak.com/go/howto Simulated image[...]

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i P roduct Ov erview F ront View 1 Microphone 6 Shutter button 2 Light sensor 7 Speaker 3 Self Timer/Video light 8 Flash unit 4 Wrist strap post 9 Viewfinder lens 5 Grip 10 Auto focus sensor 11 Lens 7 9 6 3 2 11 1 5 4 8 10[...]

ii P roduct Ov erview Ba c k V i e w 1 Camera screen (LCD, liquid c rystal display) 7 8 Ready light Viewfinder 2 Share button ( page 5 5 ) 9 Self Timer/Burst button 3 Mode dial/Off ( page 16 , page 5 ) 10 Flash/Status button 4 Joystick (Move ) OK button (Press in) 11 12 Zoom (Wide Angle/Telephoto) Grip 5 Delete button 13 Menu button 6 Diopter dial [...]

iii P roduct Ov erview Side Views Left Side Right Side 1 A/V Out, for television viewing 4 DC-In (3 V) , for optional AC adapter 2 Slot for optional SD/MMC card 3U S B P o r t 4 2 1 3[...]

iv P roduct Ov erview T op and Bottom Views Top Bottom 1 Self Timer/Burst bu tton 5 Battery door 2 Speaker 6 Tripod socket /locator, dock 6000 3 Flash/Status button 7 Dock connector 4 Shutter button 8 Locator, dock 6000 CRV3, KAA2HR, AA/Lithium, AA/NiMH, AA/NiMn 7 6 1 2 3 4 8 5[...]

v Table of Contents 1 Getting Started ........................ ........................................... 1 Install Software First ............ ................. .............. ................. .... 1 Need This Guide in Larger Print?.................... .................. ...... 1 What Can I Do With My Camera? ...... ................. ...........[...]

vi Using the Flash.......................... ................. .............. ................ 21 Putting Yourself in the Picture.............. ................. ............ 23 Taking a Burst Series of Pictures .............. ................. ...... 24 Changing Optional S ettings ........... ............................ ......... 25 Setting Expos[...]

vii Playing a Video ............ .............. ................. ................. ............. 46 Deleting Pictures and Videos ................ ................. ..............47 Changing Optional Re view Settings ..................... ............. 48 Magnifying Pictures ......................... .............. ................. ....... 48 Prot[...]

viii Setting Video Out ....... ............................ ....................... ........ 63 Selecting a Language ... .............. .................................. ........ 63 Formatting Internal Memory or SD/MMC Card.............64 Viewing Camera Information .............. ................. .................64 7 Installing the Software ....[...]

ix 10 Troubleshooting .............................................................. 81 Camera Problems........................ ................. .............. .............. 81 Camera/Computer Communications ............ ................. ....86 SD/MMC Cards and Internal Memory .............. ............... . 87 Camera Screen Messages ..........[...]

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1 1 Getting Star ted Install Software First Install the software from the Kodak EasyShare software CD before connecting the camera (or camera dock) to the comput er . Failure to do so may cause the software to load incorrectly . See the Quick Start Guide or Installing the S oftware, page 65 . Need This Guide in Larger Print? For a large print versi[...]

2 Chapter 1 What Can I Do With My Camera? Capture Still Pictures — Use Aut o mode to en joy point-and- shoot operation. Use Sport, Portrait, Nigh t, Landscape, and Close-up modes to expand your capabil ities. Capture Videos with Sound — Capture videos as QuickT ime movies. Review — Display , protect, and delete pi ct ures and videos; tag for [...]

3 Chapter 1 Package Contents Not shown: User’ s Guide, Quick Start Guide, wrist st rap, Kodak EasyShare software C D. (In some countries, the User’ s Gui de is provid ed on a CD. ) Contents may change without notice. 1 Camera 4 USB cable 2 Custom insert (for camera dock, see page 72 ) 5 A udio/Video cable (for viewing pictures and video s on te[...]

4 Chapter 1 Loading the Battery A CRV3 lithium battery , non- rechargeable, is includ ed with your camera. 1 T urn off the camera. 2 On the bottom of th e camera, slide the battery door and lift to open. 3 Insert the CRV3 battery , as shown. 4 Close the batte ry door . IMPORT ANT BA TTERY INFORMA TION For acceptable batte ry life and to make sure y[...]

5 Chapter 1 Turning On the Camera Rotate the Mode dial: Clockwise for still capture modes Counterclockwise for video mode The ready light blinks while the camera performs a self-check, then glows green when the camera is re ady to take pict ures (or videos, if the mode dial is set to ). In Still and V ideo modes, status icons appear on the camera s[...]

6 Chapter 1 Setting the Date and Time Setting the Date & Time, First Time The Date & Time have been reset message appears the fi rst time you turn on the camera or if the battery i s removed for an extended time. 1 SET DA TE & TIME is highlig hted. Press the OK button. (Select Cancel to set the date and time at a later time.) The Date &[...]

7 Chapter 1 Checking Camera Status The icons that appear on the camera scre en indicate the active ca mera and picture settings . See page 8 for a list of the ic ons. T o check the current camera set tings: ! T urn the Mode dial from the Off position. If is displa yed in the status are a, press the Flash/Status bu tton to display additional setting[...]

8 Chapter 1 Camera Screen Icons These icons appear on your camera sc reen when the settings are active. *For Capture mode descriptions, see page 16 . **For flash icons, see page 21 . Capture Modes (also on Mode dial*) Camera/Pictur e Status Share Icons Quality Icons Protect Video Auto Sport Self Timer Storage/Pi cture location Portrait Burst Night [...]

9 Chapter 1 Inserting an SD/MMC Card Y our camera has 16 MB of internal memory . However , op tional SD/MMC cards provide removable, re usable storage for pictures and videos. CAUTION: The card can only be inserted one way; forcing it m ay damage the ca me ra or card. Do not insert or remove a c ard when the gr een ready light is blinking; doing so[...]

10 Chapter 1 Choosing Internal Memory or SD/MMC Card The camera offers two options for storing pictures and videos: Internal Memory — Store picture s and videos in 16 MB internal memory . SD/MMC Card — Store pictures and videos on a card. The number/length of pictures/vid eos depends on the size of the card. Purchase accessories at a dealer of [...]

11 Chapter 1 Checking Your Storage Setting In Still and V ideo modes , the storage location icon th at appears in the status area indicates the camera ’ s storage loca tion. T o check the location, either: ! T urn the Mode dial from the Off position, or ! In any capture mode, press . — Memory Card — Internal Memory Checking a Picture or Video[...]

12 Chapter 1 Important Battery Information Choose the replacement batt ery that fits your needs—and get the best performance. Kodak Battery Replacement Types/Battery Life Y our camera can use the fol lowing types of batte ries. Actual battery life may vary based on usage. We do not recommend or support alkali ne batteries . For acceptable battery[...]

13 Chapter 1 Extending Battery Life ! Battery life depends significantly on ba ttery age , usage conditions, and type. Digital cameras are demanding on batter ies. Not all batteries perform well under these challe nging conditions. ! Limit the following activities that quickl y deplete battery power: – R eviewing your pictures on the ca mera scre[...]

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15 2 T aking Pictur es The camera is ready to take pictures whe n you turn it on—even if you are in Review , Share, or Setup. (In Video mode , the camera captures video.) Before you take a picture, make sure the storage location is set the way you want it (see page 10 ). Take a Picture 1 T urn the Mode dial to the mode you want to use. See page 1[...]

16 Chapter 2 Picture-Taking Modes Use this mode For: Auto General picture-taking. Automatically sets e xposure, focus, and flash. Sport Subjects that are in motion. Shutte r speed is fast. Portrait Full-frame portra its of people. Allows the subject to be sharp and the background to be indistinct. For best results, fill the frame with a he ad-and-s[...]

17 Chapter 2 Liveview—Framing with the Camera Screen When you turn on Liveview , the camera screen displays a live image of what the lens sees. Use the camera sc reen to frame your subject. IMPORT ANT : Live view quickly depletes battery power; use it sparingly . 1 T urn the Mode dial to any On position. 2 Press the OK button to turn on Liveview [...]

18 Chapter 2 Using the Auto Focus Framing Marks In Liveview , the framing marks indica te the area of your scene that the camera is focusing on. For t he best possible p i ctures, the camera attempts to focus on foreground subjects, even if t he subj ects are not centered in the scene. 1 Press the OK button to turn on L iveview . 2 Press the Shutte[...]

19 Chapter 2 Quickview—Reviewing the Picture Just Taken After you take a picture, the camera scre en displays a Quickview of that picture for approximately 5 seco nds. While the picture is displayed, you can: ! Review it: If you take no action , the picture is saved. ! Share it: Press the Share button to tag the picture for print, email, or as a [...]

20 Chapter 2 Using the Optical Zoom Use Optical Zoom to get up to 4X clos er to your subject. Optical zoom is effective when the lens is no closer th an 19.7 in. (50 cm) to the subject. When you turn on the camera, the lens extends to the Wide Angle position. 1 Use the viewfinder or camera screen to frame your subject. 2 Press T elephoto (T) to zoo[...]

21 Chapter 2 Using the Flash Use the flash when you take pictures at night, indoors, or outdoors in hea vy shadows. Flash is effect ive between 1.6- 16.7 ft (0.5-5.1 m) in Wide angle and between 2.5-8.5 ft (0.75-2.6 m) in Telep hoto. The flash setting can be ch anged in any Still mode. Th e default flash setti ng is restored when you exit the mode [...]

22 Chapter 2 Flash Settings In Each Mode For the best possible pictures, flash settin gs are pre-set for each pi cture taking mode. * In these modes, when yo u change to Red-eye, i t remains until you change it. Icon Capture Mode Default Flash Setting Available Flash Settings (press the Flash button to change) To Return to the Default Flash Setting[...]

23 Chapter 2 Putting Yourself in the Picture The Self Timer creates a 10-second de lay between the time you press the Shutter button and the time the picture is take n. 1 Place the camera on a flat surface or use a tripod. 2 In any Still mode, press t he Self Timer button. The Self Timer icon appears in the status area. 3 Compose the scene. Th en p[...]

24 Chapter 2 Taking a Burst Series of Pictures Burst lets you to take up to 6 pictures in quick su ccession (approxi mately 3 frames per second). Burst is ideal for capturing sporting events or objects in motion. Flash and Self T i mer are disabled whe n you use Burst. Turn On Burst In any Still mode, pre ss the Self Timer/Burst button twice . The [...]

25 Chapter 2 Changing Optional Settings Press the Menu button to access option al picture-taking settings. All menu options are not available in al l modes. Menu Options Av a i l a b l e Picture T aking Modes Video Auto Sport Portrait Night Landscape Close-up Image Storage ( page 10 ) Exposure Comp. ( page 27 ) Picture Quality ( page 28 ) Color Mod[...]

26 Chapter 2 ISO Speed ( page 31 ) Long Time Exp. ( page 32 ) Exp. Metering ( page 33 ) Focus Zone ( page 34 ) Set Album ( page 35 ) Date Stamp ( page 36 ) Orientation Se nsor ( page 37 ) Setup ( page 59 ) Menu Options Av a i l a b l e Picture T aking Modes Video Auto Sport Portrait Night Landscape Close-up[...]

27 Chapter 2 Setting Exposure Compensation Use Exposure Compensation to control how much light enters t he camera. This setting is useful for taking pictures in high-contrast scenes, or for retaking pictures when you are not sa ti sfied with the bright ness. Adjust the e xposure by plus or mi nus 2 steps in 1/2-step increments. NOTE: Exposure C omp[...]

28 Chapter 2 Setting Picture Quality Use the Quality setting to sel ect a picture resolution. 1 In any Still mode, pr ess the Menu button. 2 Press to highlight Quality , then press the OK button. 3 Highlight an option: Best (4.0 MP)— for printing up to 20 x 30 in.(51 x 76 cm); pictures are highest resolution and largest file size. appears in the [...]

29 Chapter 2 Setting Color Mode Use Color Mode to control colo r tones and moods. 1 In any Still mode, pr ess the Menu button. 2 Press to highlight Color Mo de , then press the OK button. 3 Press to highlight an option, then press the OK button. Color (default) —for color pictures. Black & White —for black a nd white pictures. Sepia —for [...]

30 Chapter 2 Setting White Balance Whites can look white in dayli ght, but different und er other lighting conditions. Use White Balance to correct the color shifts that result from shooting pictures under diff erent light source s. NOTE: White Balance is a vailable in Landscape and Close-up modes. 1 In any Still mode, pr ess the Menu button. 2 Pre[...]

31 Chapter 2 Setting ISO Speed The ISO setting controls the camera’ s se nsitivity to light. Use a lower ISO set ting in brightly lit scenes; use a hi gher ISO setting for low-light scenes. NOTE: ISO settings are avail able in Lands cape and Close-up modes. Higher ISO speeds may create a picture tha t is “noisier” than a picture take n at low[...]

32 Chapter 2 Setting Long Time Exposure In Landscape mode, use Long Time Exposure to control how long the shutter stays open and to portray a sense of motion. S ettings range fro m 0.7 to 4 seconds. NOTE: Long Time Exposure canno t be used with E xposure Compensati on or manual ISO spe ed setting. When using Long Time Exposure, IS O speed is set to[...]

33 Chapter 2 Setting Exposure Metering Y our camera uses matrix metering to set exposure values; it eva luates light levels in multiple locations w ithin the scene to provide the best exposure for the main subject. Use Exposure Metering to target specific areas of a scene for evaluat ion. NOTE: Exposure Metering is availa bl e in Landscape an d Clo[...]

34 Chapter 2 Setting Focus Zone If you do not get the composition and f o cus results you want by using framing marks ( page 18 ), use the Focus Zone fe ature to select a large or a concentrated area of focus. NOTE: Focus Zone is availabl e in Close-up mode. 1 In any Still mode, pr ess the Menu button. 2 Press to highlight Focus Zone , then press t[...]

35 Chapter 2 Pre-tagging for Album Names Use the Set Album (Still) f eature to pre-select album names before you take pictures. Then, all the pictures you take are ta gged with those album names. First—On Your Comp uter Use Kodak EasyShare softw are, V 3.0 or higher , to create album names on your computer , then co py up to 32 al bum na mes to t[...]

36 Chapter 2 5 Highlight Exit, then pre ss the OK button. Y our selections are saved. If you turn on Liveview, your album selection is displayed on the screen. A plus (+) after the album name means m ore than one album is selected. 6 Press the Menu button to exit the menu. This setting remains until you change it. Third—Transfer to Your Computer [...]

37 Chapter 2 Setting the Orientation Sensor If you rotate the camera to ta ke a pi cture (for example, a portrait shot ), the Orientation Sensor reorients the picture so that it is displayed correct side up. The Orientation Sensor is turned on as th e de fault. Y ou can turn it off so t hat pictures are displayed in their orig inal orientation. NOT[...]

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39 3 Ta k i n g V i d e o s Use Video mode to take videos or to customize video-taking settings. Before you take a video, make sure your picture storage location is se t the way you want it (see page 10 ). NOTE: Flash is not available in Video mo de. Y ou can set Optical Zoom before, but not during, video recording. Taking a Video 1 T urn the Mode [...]

40 Chapter 3 Quickview—Reviewing the Video Just Taken After you take a video, t he camera screen displays the fi rst frame of the video for approximately 5 seco nds. While the frame is displayed, you can: ! Play it: Press the OK button. Press to adjust the volume. Press OK again to pause the video. ! Share it: Press the Share button to tag the vi[...]

41 Chapter 3 Using the Optical Zoom Use Optical Zoom to get up to 4X closer to your subject. When you turn on the camera, the lens is set to the Wide Angle position. NOTE: Y ou can change Optical Zoom before (but not during) video recording. 1 Use the viewfinder or camera screen to frame your subject. 2 Press T elephoto (T) to zoom in. Press Wide A[...]

42 Chapter 3 Pre-tagging for Album Names Use the Set Album (Video) feature to pr e-select album names before you take videos. Then, all the videos you take are tagged with those album names. First—On Your Comp uter Use Kodak EasyShare softw are, V 3.0 or higher , to create album names on your computer , then co py up to 32 al bum na mes to the ca[...]

43 Chapter 3 Putting Yourself in the Video The Self Timer creates a 10-second de lay between the time you press the Shutter button and the time vi deo recording begin s. 1 Place the camera on a flat surface or use a tripod. 2 T urn the Mode dial to Video , the n press the Self Timer button. 3 Press to highlight a Video Length option, then pres s th[...]

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45 4 Reviewing Pictur es and Videos Press the Review button to view and work with your pictures and videos. T o save battery power , place your camera in the optional Kodak EasySha re camera dock 6000 to revie w pictures and videos ( see page 78 ). Remember , press the Shutter button to take a picture anytime—even in Review . Viewing Single Pictu[...]

46 Chapter 4 Viewing Multiple Pictures and Videos 1 Press the Review button. 2 Press . NOTE: You can also press the Menu b utton, highlight , then press the OK butt on. Thumbnails of nine pictures and vide os are displayed at once. 3 Press to display the previous or next row of thumbnails. 4 Press to scroll through the thumbnails one at a time . Th[...]

47 Chapter 4 Deleting Pictures and Videos 1 Press the Review button. 2 Press to locate a picture or video (or highlight one in multiple view), then press the De lete button. 3 Press to highlight an option, then press the OK button: PICTURE or VIDEO— deletes the displayed pictu re or video. EXIT— exits the Delete screen. ALL— deletes all pi ct[...]

48 Chapter 4 Changing Optional Review Settings In Review mod e, press the Menu button to access optional review settings. Magnifying Pictures 1 Press the Review button, then locate a picture. 2 T o magnify at 2X, press the OK button. T o magnify at 4X, press the OK button aga in. NOTE: You can also press the Menu b utton, highlight , then pr ess th[...]

49 Chapter 4 Protecting Pictures and Videos From Deletion 1 Press the Review button, then locate the picture or video to protect. 2 Press the Menu button . 3 Press to highlight Protect , then press the OK button. The picture or video is protected and cannot be deleted. The Protect icon appears with the protected picture or video. 4 T o remove prote[...]

50 Chapter 4 Tagging Pictures/Videos for Albums Use the Album feature in Review mode to tag the pictures and videos in your camera with album names. First—On Your Comp uter Use Kodak EasyShare softw are, V 3.0 or higher , to create album names on your computer , then co py up to 32 al bum na mes to the camera’ s internal memory . See Kodak Easy[...]

51 Chapter 4 EasyShare software opens and categorize s your pictures and videos in the appropriate album folder . See Kodak Ea syShare software Help for details. Running a Slide Show Use the Slide Show to display your pict ures and videos on the camera screen. T o run a slide show on a television or on any external device, see page 52 . T o save ba[...]

52 Chapter 4 Running a Continuous Slide Show Loop When you turn on Lo op , the slide show is continuously repeated. 1 On the Slide Show menu, press to highlight Loop, then press the OK button. 2 Press to highlight On, then press the OK button. When you start a slide show, it repeats until you cancel it by pressing the OK button or until battery pow[...]

53 Chapter 4 Copying Pictures and Videos Y ou can copy pictures and videos from a card to internal memor y or from internal memory to a card. Before you copy , make sure that: ! A card is inserted in the camera. ! The camera’ s picture storage lo cation is se t to the locati on from which you are copying. See Choosing Internal Memory or SD/MMC Ca[...]

54 Chapter 4 Displaying Video Date T o display the capture date and time (only durin g video playback o n the camera): 1 Press the Review button, then press the Menu button. 2 Press to high light V ideo Date Di splay , then press the OK button. 3 Press to highlight an option, then press the OK button. 4 Press the Menu button to exit the menu. The c[...]

55 5 Sharing Pictur es and Videos The Share button lets you “tag” your pictures and videos. When they are transferred to your co mputer , you can share: When Can I Tag My Pi ctures and Videos? Press the Share button to tag pictures and videos: ! Any time (the last picture taken and the Share menu are displayed). ! Just after you take them , dur[...]

56 Chapter 5 Tagging Pictures for Printing 1 Press the Share button. Press to locate a picture. 2 Highlight Print , then press the OK button.* 3 Press to select the number of copie s (0-99). Zero removes the tag for that picture. The Print icon appears in the status area. The default quantity is one. (T o change the d efault, see page 60 .) 4 Optio[...]

57 Chapter 5 Tagging Pictures and Videos for Emailing First—On Your Comp uter Use Kodak EasyShare software to creat e an e mail address book on your computer . Then, copy up to 32 emai l addresses to the camera’ s internal memory . Second—Tag On Your Camera 1 Press the Share button. Press to locate a picture. 2 Highlight Email , then press th[...]

58 Chapter 5 Tagging Pictures and Videos as Favorites 1 Press the Share button. Press to locate a picture. 2 Press to highlight Favorite , then press the OK button. The Favorite icon appears in the status area. 3 T o remove the tag, press the OK button again. 4 Press the Share button to exit the menu. Using Favorites On Your Computer When you trans[...]

59 6 Customizing Y our Camer a Settings Use Setup to customize camera settin gs ac cording to your preferences. To Access Setup Mode/Menus 1 In any mode (including Review) , press the Menu button. 2 Press to highlight Setup , then pre ss the OK button. Setup Menus Return to previous menu Date & Time Set ( page 6 ) Default Print Quantity ( page [...]

60 Chapter 6 Changing the Default Print Quantity The Default Print Quantity setting determin es the value that i s displayed on the Share Print screen ( page 56 ). The default value is 1. 1 Press the Menu button . 2 Press to highlight Setup , then press the OK butt on. 3 Press to highlight Default Print Quantity , then press the OK button. 4 Press [...]

61 Chapter 6 Turning On Liveview in Still Modes The Liveview feature let s you use the camera screen as a viewfinder (see page 17 ). The default setting is Liveview Off. Y ou must press the OK button t o turn it on. IMPORT ANT : Live view quickly depletes battery power; use it sparingly . T o change the Livevie w default to On: 1 Press the Menu but[...]

62 Chapter 6 Changing Advanced Digital Zoom 1 Press the Menu button . 2 Press to highlight Setup , then press the OK butt on. 3 Press to highlight Advanced Digital Zoom , then press the OK button. 4 Press to highlight an option: Continuous— digital zoom automatically turns on after the T elephoto button is pressed to the optical zoom limit and he[...]

63 Chapter 6 Setting Video Out Video Out is a regional setting that lets you succ essfully conn ect to a televi sion or other external device (see page 52 ). 1 Press the Menu button . 2 Press to highlight Setup , then press the OK butt on. 3 Press to highlight Video Ou t , then press the OK button. 4 Press to highlight an option: NTSC (default)— [...]

64 Chapter 6 Formatting Internal Memory or SD/MMC Card CAUTION: Formatting erase s all pictures and videos, in cluding those that are protected. Removing a card during formatting ma y damage the ca rd. 1 Press the Menu button . 2 Press to highlight Setup , then press the OK butt on. 3 Press to highlight Format , then press the OK button. 4 Press to[...]

65 7 Installing the Sof twar e This product was designed and manufactur ed to existing industry standards as of this product’ s re lease date. Future hardware and operating systems may or may not su pport this Kodak product. Please contact your hardware or operating system manufacturer or retailer if you encounter compatibil ity problems between [...]

66 Chapter 7 including Favorites. Mac OS X versi on 10.2.x or 10.3 is recommended for full functionality . T o download EasyShare so ftware for Mac OS 8.6 and 9.x, visit www .kodak.com/go /cx6445downloads. Install the Software For information on the softw are applicat ions included on the Koda k EasyShare software CD, cli ck the Help butto n in the[...]

67 Chapter 7 1 Before you beg in, close all softw are applications that are open on your computer (including anti-virus software). 2 Place the Kodak EasyShare software CD into the CD-ROM drive. 3 Load the software: Windows OS-based computer— if the install window does not appear , choose Ru n from the Start menu and type d:setup.exe where d is t[...]

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69 8 Connecting Camer a to Computer CAUTION: Install Kodak EasyShare soft ware before connecting the camera or optional dock to th e computer . Failure to do so may cause the software to load incorrectly . Y ou can transfer pictures and video s fr om the camera to the computer using: ! The (included) USB cable. ! The (optional) Kodak Easy Share cam[...]

70 Chapter 8 NOTE: Visit www .kodak.com/go/howto for an online tuto rial on connecting. Y ou can also use a Koda k multi-card reader or Kodak SD multimedia card reader -writer to t ransfer your pictures. Printing Pictures from Your Computer For details on printi ng pictures from your comput er , click the Help button in the Kodak EasyShare software[...]

71 9 Using the Camer a D ock 6000 The Kodak EasyShare camer a dock 6000: ! Makes it easy to transfer pic tures and videos to the computer . ! Charges the included Kodak EasyShare Ni-MH rechargeable battery pack. (Install the battery pack in the c amera for charging.) ! Supplies power to the camera. Y ou can purchase a camera dock at a dealer of Kod[...]

72 Chapter 9 Installing the Custom Camera Insert A universal insert is pre-instal led in the came ra dock. It allows all Kodak EasyShare CX/D X6000/7000 serie s and LS600/7 00 series cameras to use the camera dock. A custom insert is included with your came ra. It provides a perfect fit for your Kodak EasySh are CX6445 zoom digital camera. Remove t[...]

73 Chapter 9 Connecting the Camera Dock 6000 After the Kodak EasyShare software is loaded (see page 6 6 ), connect the camera dock to your computer an d to a power outlet. Y ou need: ! The USB cable included with your camera ! The AC adapter , 5-volt incl uded with the camera dock IMPORT ANT : Make sur e your camera is NO T in the camera do ck when[...]

74 Chapter 9 Installing the Rechargeable Battery Y ou received a non-rechargeable CRV3 st arter bat tery with your camera. T o take full advantage of your camera dock 6000, replace t he CRV3 battery with the Kodak EasyShare Ni-MH rechargeable battery pack that is packag ed with the camera dock. 1 Open the battery door on the bottom of the camera. 2[...]

75 Chapter 9 Docking the Camera T o charge the battery or to transfer pictures and videos from the camera to the computer: 1 Flip down the camera dock foot. The camera dock now sits at the proper angle for viewing th e camera screen. 2 T urn off the camera. 3 Match the connecto r and alignment pins on the camera dock to the camera. Push down until [...]

76 Chapter 9 Charging the Battery 1 Make sure the Kodak EasyShare Ni-MH rechargeable battery pack is instal led in the camera (see page 74 ). 2 T urn off the camera and place it in the camera dock (see page 75 ). If the battery requires ch arging, charging begins after a brief batte ry check. ! Full charging takes about 2.5 hours. ! Charging stops [...]

77 Chapter 9 Transferring Pictures With the Dock After the Kodak EasyShare softwar e is loaded on your computer (see page 66 ), you can transfer pictures and videos from your camera to your computer . 1 T urn off the camera and place it in the camera dock. 2 Push the T ransfer button. The Transfer light blinks green while the pictures and videos ar[...]

78 Chapter 9 Reviewing Pictures and Videos When the camera is in the doc k, the camera is powered by the dock, not the camera batteries. Save battery power by us ing the dock to review pictures and videos on the camera screen. 1 T urn on the camera and place it in the camera dock. 2 Press the Review button to display the last picture or video taken[...]

79 Chapter 9 Troubleshooting—Camera Dock 6000 Problem Cause Solution Cannot transfer pictures to the computer. Software is not installed. Disconnect USB cab le and remove camera from dock. Install EasyShare software ( page 66 ). Software is installed incorrectly. Disconnect the USB ca ble and remove camera from dock. Close all open applications. [...]

80 Chapter 9 Earlier Cameras and Docks Y our Kodak EasySh are camera dock 60 00 requires a Kodak EasyShare CX/DX6000/ 7000 or LS600/ 700 series digit al camera. Earlier camera mode ls (Kodak EasyS hare 4000 series and p revious) require the original Kodak EasyShare ca mera dock or camera dock II.[...]

81 10 T roubleshooting When you have questions about your cam era , start here. Additional techni cal information is available in the Re adMe file located on the Kodak Ea syShare software CD. For c amera dock 6000 t roubleshooti ng, see page 79 . For updates to T roubl eshooting informa tion, visit www .kodak.com/go/ cx6445support . Camera Problems[...]

82 Chapter 10 Shutter button does not work. Camera is not turned on. Turn on the camera ( page 5 ). The camera is processing a picture ; the ready light (near the viewfinder) is blinking. Wait until the ready light stops blinking before attempting to take another picture. The card or internal memory is full. Transfer pictures to the computer ( page[...]

83 Chapter 10 In Review mode, you do not see a picture (or the expected picture ) on the camera screen. The camera may not be accessing the correct storage location. Check the picture storage location setting ( page 10 ). Picture is too dark. Flash is not on. Turn on the flash ( page 21 ). The subject is to o far away for the flash to have an effec[...]

84 Chapter 10 Picture is too light. The flash is not needed. Change to Auto fla sh or Flash Off ( page 21 ). The subject was too close for flash. Move so th ere is at lea st 1.6 ft (0.5 m) in Wide; 2.5 ft. (0.75 m) in Tele between camera and subject. The light sensor is covered. Hold the camera so your hands or other objects do not cover th e light[...]

85 Chapter 10 Picture is not clear. The lens is di rty. Clean the len s ( page 103 ). Subject too close whe n taking pictur e. Move so there is at least 19.7 in. (50 cm) between the camera and the subject, or at least 3.9 in. (10 cm) at Wide in Cl ose-up mode. Subject or the camera moved while the picture was taken. Place the camera on a flat, stea[...]

86 Chapter 10 Camera/Computer Communications Problem Cause Solution The computer cannot communicate with the camera. (For communication problems with a camera dock 6000, see page 79 .) There is a p roblem with the configuration of the USB port on the computer. See this file on the EasyShare software CD: USB.html Or visi t: www .kodak.com/go/ camera[...]

87 Chapter 10 SD/MMC Cards and Internal Memory Cannot transfer pictures. (The Add New Hardware Wizard cannot locate drivers.) Software is not installed. Disc onnect USB cable. (If using camera dock, discon nect cable and remove camera from dock). Install EasyShare software ( page 66 ). Software is installe d incorrectly. Disconnect the USB ca ble. [...]

88 Chapter 10 Camera Screen Messages Camera freezes up when a card is inserted or removed. Camera detects an error when the card was inserted or removed. Turn the camera off, then back on. Make sure the camera is off when inserting or removing a card. Memory card full Storage is full. Transfer pi ctures and vide os to the computer, then delete them[...]

89 Chapter 10 Internal memory requires formatting The camera internal memory is corrupted. Format the internal memory ( page 64 ). Caution: Formatting erases all pictures and videos, including protected files. (Formatting internal memory also erases email addresses and album names. To restore them, see Kodak EasyShare software Help.) Internal memor[...]

90 Chapter 10 Card is unusab le (Insert a new card) The card is slow, corrupted, or unreadable. Insert a new card ( page 9 ). Recording stopped. Record in internal memory (Card speed is slow) Card cannot be used to take videos. Change storage location to internal memory ( page 10 ). Use this card to take pictures only. Memory card is full (Cannot s[...]

91 Chapter 10 Memory Card is full There is no more space on the card in the camera. Transfer pictures to the computer ( page 69 ), delete pictures from the card ( page 47 ), insert a new card, or change storage location to internal memory ( page 10 ). Internal Memory is full There is no more space in the camera’s inte rnal memory. Transfer pictur[...]

92 Chapter 10 Camera Ready Light Status Status Cause Solution Ready light does not turn on and the camera does not work. Camera is not turned on. Turn on the camera ( page 5 ). Battery is exhausted. Re charge the battery ( page 76 ) or install a new one ( page 4 ). Mode dial was o n when battery was reloaded. Turn Mode dial off, then back on. Ready[...]

93 Chapter 10 Ready light blinks yellow. Flash is not charged. Wait. Resume picture taking when the light stops blinking and turns gree n. Auto exposure or auto focus are not locked. Release the Shutter button and recompose the picture. Ready light blinks red. Battery is low or exhausted. Recharge the bat tery ( page 76 ) or install a n ew one ( pa[...]

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95 11 Getting H elp Helpful Web Links Help in this Manual See T ro ubleshooting, p age 81 for help with problems you may have with your camera, camera/computer connections, or SD/MMC cards. Se e page 71 for help with the EasyShare camera dock 6000. Software Help Click the Help button in th e Kodak EasyShare software. Help with your camera www .koda[...]

96 Chapter 11 Telephone Customer Support If you ha ve question s concerning the op eration of the softw are or camera, you may speak with a customer support representative. Before You Call ! Have the camera or camera dock connected to your computer . ! Be at your computer . ! Have the following information available: Operating system ______________[...]

97 Chapter 11 Telephone Numbers Australia 1800 147 701 Austria/Osterreich 0179 567 357 Belgium/Belgique 02 713 14 45 Brazil 0800 150000 Canada 1 800 465 6 325 China 800 820 60 27 Denmark/Danmark 3 848 71 30 Ireland/Eire 01 407 3054 Finland/Su omi 0800 1 1705 6 France 01 55 1740 77 Germany/Deutschland 069 5007 003 5 Greece 00800 441 25605 Hong Kong [...]

98 Chapter 11 For the most up-to-da te listings, visit: http://www .kodak.com/US/en/digital/con tacts/DAIInte rnationalContacts.shtml Spain/Espana 91 749 76 53 Sweden/Sverige 08 587 704 21 Switzerland/Schweiz/Suisse 01 838 53 51 Taiwan 0 080 861 0 08 Thailand 001 800 631 00 17 UK 0870 243 0270 United States 1 800 235 6325 Outside the Un ited States[...]

99 12 Appendix Camera Specifications Kodak EasyShare CX6445 zoom digital camera Color 24-bit, millions of colors Color modes Color, black & white, sepia Communication with computer USB, via: USB cable; EasyShare camera dock 6000; or printer do ck 6000 Dimensions Width Depth Height 4.3 in. (109 mm) 1.5 in. (38 mm) 2.5 in. (64. 5 mm) Weight 7.8 o[...]

100 Chapter 12 ISO speed Automati c Manual Long time exposure Flash Video 100 to 200 100, 200, or 400 100 120 or 180 ( Automatic) 100 to 800 Lens Type Optical quality gla ss, 6 groups/7 elements (2 aspherical lenses) Aperture Wide: f/2.2 - f/5.6; Tele: f /4.8 - f/13 Focal Length 33 - 132 mm Focus Distance Standard Wide: 19.7 in. (50 cm) to infinity[...]

101 Chapter 12 Shutter Speeds For shutter speeds slower th an 1/30 second, place the camera on a flat, steady surface or use a tripod. Power Battery: CRV3 (included), 2- AA lithium, 2-AA Ni-MH, Ni -MH rechargeable battery pack (include d with camera dock 6000 and printer dock 6000) AC adapter: 3V DC (purchase separately) Self Timer 10 seconds Tripo[...]

102 Chapter 12 Original Factory Settings Feature Factory Setting Adv. Digital Zoom initiation Pause Color Mode Color Date/Time 20 03/01/01; 12:00 Date/Time Stamp Off Default Print Quantity 1 Exposure Compensati on 0.0 Exposure Metering Mode Multi-pattern Flash Auto, Sport, Po rtrait, Night: Auto Landscape, Close- up, Video, Burst: Of f Focus Zone M[...]

103 Chapter 12 Upgrading Your Software and Firmware Download the latest versions of t he software included on the Kodak EasyS hare software CD and the camera firmware (the software tha t runs on the camera). Visit www .kodak.com/go/cx6 445download s. Tips, Safety, Maintenance ! Always follow basic safety precautions . Refer to the “Important Safe[...]

104 Chapter 12 ! Wipe the outside of the camera with a clean, dry cloth. Never use harsh or abrasive cleaners or organic sol vents on the camera or any of its parts. ! Connect a tripod direc tly to the camer a; do not conne ct a tripod to the camera dock. ! Service agreements are available in so me countries. Contact a dealer of Kodak produc ts for[...]

105 Chapter 12 Locating Pictures and Videos on a Card Pictures stored on SD/MMC Cards u s e a standard (DCF-Digital Camera Format) agreed upon by many camera ma nufacturers. This lets you use the cards in different cameras. If you use a car d reader to retrieve your files, the following description of the card file structure may be helpful. MISC fo[...]

106 Chapter 12 Picture Naming Conventions ! Pictures are name d 100_nnnn.JPG, and are numbered in t he order in which they are taken. The first picture is named 100_0001.JPG; the h ighest number allowed is 100 _9999.JPG. ! When a card contains a picture named 100_9999.JPG in the DCIM100K64 45 folder , subsequent pictures ap pear in a new folder ([...]

107 Chapter 12 Power-Saving Features These settings cannot be changed. Optional AC Adapter Y ou can purchase an optional Kodak 3-vo lt AC adapter to power your camera. Use it to save battery power when reviewing and transf erring pi ctures. 1 Connect the AC adapter to the DC-In port. 2 Connect the other end of the AC ad apter to an electrical outle[...]

108 Chapter 12 FCC Compliance and Advisory This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits ar e designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interfe rence in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate rad[...]

109 Index A A/V out, iii, 52, 63 AC adapter 3-volt, camera, 107 5-volt, camera dock, 73 accessories AC adapter , camera, 107 battery, 13 buying, 95 camera dock, 71 printer dock, 70 SD/MMC card, 9 adjusting screen display, 5 viewfinder , diopter dial, 19 advanced digital zoom, 20, 62 albums, tagging in review mode, 50 pictures, 35 videos, 42 alkalin[...]

110 Index shutter, i, iv zoom, ii, 20 C cable audio/video, 3, 52 power , camera dock, 73 USB, 3, 69, 73 camera dock camera compatibility, 80 charging battery, 76 connection, 73 connector on camera, iv docking camera, 75 installing custom insert, 72 lights status, 77 package contents, 71 reviewing p ictures, 78 specifications, 78 troubleshooting, 79[...]

111 Index copy pictures card to memory, 53 to computer via camera, 69 to computer via camera dock, 77 CRV3 battery, installing, 4 custom insert, 72 customer support, 96 customizing camera settings, 59 D date displaying on video, 54 imprinting on pictures, 36 setting, 6 DCIM folder, card, 105 DC-in, iii, 107 default settings, original, 102 delete bu[...]

112 Index distance range, 21 settings, 21 settings per mode, 22 unit, i flash/status button, ii flourescent light, 30 focus distances, close-up mode, 16 distances, specifications, 100 framing marks, 18 zone, 34 folders, card, 105 formatting, internal memory/card, 64 framing your picture, 18 G guidelines, battery, 13 H help camera dock, 79 technical[...]

113 Index installing, 66 upgrading, 103 Kodak web sites, 95 L landscape mode, 16 language, setting, 63 LCD (liquid crystal display). See camera screen lens cleaning, 103 location, i light camera dock, 76, 77 ready , camera, ii, 92 self timer, i, 23, 43 sensor, i video record, i lighting conditions, using white balance, 30 liveview camera screen as [...]

114 Index overview, 16 movies. See video multiple pictures, viewing, 46 N night mode, 16 Ni-MH rechargeable battery, installing, 74 NTSC, video out setting, 63 O OK button, ii, 5 online prints, ordering, 70 optical zoom, 20, 41 orientation sensor, 37 overview camera, ii camera modes, 16 picture taking modes, 16 P package contents camera, 3 camera d[...]

115 Index changing default quantity, 60 from a card, 70 optimizing printer, 95 order online, 70 pictures, 70 tagged pictures, 56, 70 this user guide, 1 without a computer, 70 product overview, ii protecting pictures, videos, 49 Q quality setting, 28 quickview turning off, 60 using, 19, 40 R ReadMe file, 81 ready light, ii, 92 recycling, disposal, 1[...]

116 Index storage capacities, 104 self timer button, ii light, i with pictures, 23 with videos, 43 sensor auto focus, i light, i sepia tone pictures, 29 service and support, telephone numbers, 96 setting date and time, 6 flash, 21 language, 63 picture quality, 28 picture taking mode, 16 resolution, 28 review menu options, 48 self timer, 23, 43 stor[...]

117 Index strap, wrist, 4 support, technical, 96 system folder, card, 105 T tagging favorites, 58 for albums, 35, 42, 50 for email, 57 for print, 56 when to tag, 55 taking pictures, 15 taking videos, 39 telephone support, 97 telephoto button, ii television, slide show, 52 time, setting, 6 timer, shutter delay, 23, 43 tips battery guidelines, 13 mai[...]

118 Index tagging, 42 taking, 39 transfer to computer, 69, 77 viewing, 45 viewfinder location, ii using camera screen, 17 viewing camera information, 64 magnified picture, 48 picture after taking, 19, 45 picture/video information, 54 video after taking, 40 W white balance, 30 wide angle button, ii Windows installing software, 67 wrist strap, 4 Z zo[...]