Kodak CX6230 manual

Kodak EasyShare CX6230 zoom digital camera User’ s Guide www .kodak.com For interactive tutorials, www .kodak.com/go/howto[...]

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

ii P roduct Ov erview Ba c k V i e w 1 Camera screen (LCD) 9 Flash/Status button 2 Share button ( page 51 ) 10 Mode dial/Off ( page 17 , page 6 ) 3 OK button (press) 11 Shutter button 4 DC-In (3V) for optional AC adapter 12 Zoom (Wide Angle/Telephoto) 5 4-way controller 13 Thumb rest 6 Delet e button 14 Menu b utton 7 Viewfinder 15 Review button 8 [...]

iii P roduct Ov erview Side View 1 A/V Out, for television viewing 2 Slot for optional SD/MMC card 3U S B P o r t 2 3 1[...]

iv P roduct Ov erview T op and Bottom Views 1 Shutter button 3 Battery door 2 Mode dial 4 Tripod socket /locator, dock 6000 5 Dock connecto r 6 Locator, dock 6000 5 4 1 2 6 3[...]

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

vi Using the Flash.......................... ................. .............. ............... 22 Changing Picture-Taking Options ................... ................. ... 24 Changing Optional S ettings ........... ............................ ......... 25 Putting Yourself in the Picture.............. ................. ............ 27 Setting Exposu[...]

vii Magnifying Pictures ......................... .............. ................. ....... 44 Protecting Pictures and Videos From Deletion ............. 45 Tagging Pictures/Videos for Albums .............. .................. . 46 Running a Slide Show ................... .............. ................. ...........47 Displaying Pictures/Videos on a [...]

viii 7 Installing the Software .......................... ........................ 61 Windows System Requirements .................. ................. ....... 61 Mac OS X System Requirements ...................... .................62 Mac OS 8.6 and 9.x Sy stem Requirements ..................62 Install the Software ................. ................[...]

ix 10 Troubleshooting .............................................................. 77 Camera Problems........................ ................. .............. .............. 77 Camera/Computer Communications ............ ................. ..... 81 SD/MMC Cards and Internal Memory .............. ................ 82 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 Start Here! gui de or Installing the Software, page 61 . Need This User Guide in Larger Print? 1 Go to www .kodak[...]

2 Chapter 1 What Can I Do With My Camera? Capture Still Pictures — Use Auto mode to en joy point -and-shoot operation. Use Night, L andscape, and Close-up mo des to expand your capabilities. Capture Videos — Capt ure videos as QuickTime movies. Review — Display , protect, and delete pi ct ures and videos; tag for albums. Share — Share pictu[...]

3 Chapter 1 Package Contents Not shown: User’ s Guide, Quick Start Guid e, Kodak EasyShare software CD. (In some countries, the User ’ s Guide is provided on a CD. Cont ents may cha nge without notice.) 1 Camera 4 USB cable 2 Custom dock insert (for camera dock 6000 or printer dock 6000 ) 5 Audio/video cable (for viewing pictures and videos on [...]

4 Chapter 1 Loading the Batteries T wo AA digital camera batteri es (non-r echargeable) are incl uded 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 batteries, as shown. 4 Close the batte ry door . IMPORT ANT BA TTERY INFORMA TION For acceptable batte ry life and to ma[...]

5 Chapter 1 Attaching the Wrist Strap 1 Thread the short loop of the wrist strap through the wrist strap post. 2 Thread the long loop through the short loop. 3 Pull until secure.[...]

6 Chapter 1 Turning the Camera On and Off 1 Rotate the Mode dial: Counterclockwise for Still capture modes Clockwise for Video mode The ready light blinks green while the camera performs a self-check, th en glows green when the camera is ready to take pictures (or videos, if th e mode dial is set to ). In Still and V ideo modes, status icons appear[...]

7 Chapter 1 Adjusting the Display If you want to Then do this Turn the camera screen on (enter Livevi ew) or off . Press the OK button. Change the Liveview sett ing so that it is on whenever the camera i s on. See T urning On Liveview in Still Modes, page 57 . Redisplay the status icons . Press . Turn off the camera . Turn the Mode dial to Off. The[...]

8 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. The Date & Time screen appears. The date format is YYYY/MM/ DD. [...]

9 Chapter 1 Checking Camera Status The icons that appear on the camera scre en indicate the active ca mera and picture settings . See page 10 for a list of the icons. 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[...]

10 Chapter 1 Camera Screen Icons These icons appear on your camera sc reen when the settings are active. *For all flash icons, see page 22 . Capture Modes (also on Mode d ial) Camera/Picture Status Share Icons Quality Icons Protect Video Auto Night Self Timer Storage/Picture location Landscape Burst Close-up Flash* Battery power Date stamp Album na[...]

11 Chapter 1 Inserting an MMC/SD 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 should only be inserted as ex plained below . If inserted incorrectly , the door won’t close, and forcing it may damage the camera or card. Do not insert[...]

12 Chapter 1 Choosing Internal Memory or SD/MMC Card The camera offers two options for storing pictures and videos: Internal Memory — Store pictures an d videos in 16 MB i nternal memory . SD/MMC Card — Store pictures and videos on a card. The number of pictures or len gth of videos depend s on the size of the card. See page 100 for storage cap[...]

13 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[...]

14 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[...]

15 Chapter 1 Extending Battery Life ! Limit the following activities that quickl y deplete battery power: – Reviewing your pictures on the ca mera screen (see page 41 ) – Using Liveview (see pa ge 19 ) – Using Quickview (see page 20 and page 36 ). – Excessive use of the fl ash ! Purchase an option al Kodak 3-volt A C adapter to power your c[...]

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17 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 12 ). Take a Picture 1 T urn the Mode dial to the mode you want to use. See page 1[...]

18 Chapter 2 Picture-Taking Modes Use this mode For: Auto General picture-taking. Automaticall y sets exposure, focus, and flash. Night Night scenes or low-light conditions. Place the camera on a flat, steady surface or use a tripod. Due to slow shutter speeds, advise peop le to stay still for a few seconds after flash fires. Landscape Distant subj[...]

19 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 : Livevie w significantly r educes battery life. 1 T urn the Mode dial to any Still capture position. 2 Press the OK button to turn on Liveview . 3[...]

20 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 [...]

21 Chapter 2 Using the Optical Zoom Use Optical Zoom to get up to 3X 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[...]

22 Chapter 2 Using the Flash Use the flash when you take pictures at night, indoors, or outdoors in hea vy shadows. You can change the flash setti ng in any Stil l mode; the default flash setting is restored when you exit the mode or turn off the camera. Setting the Flash Press the button re peatedly to scroll through the flash options. The active [...]

23 Chapter 2 Flash Settings in Each Mode For the best possible pictur es, flash settings are pre- set for each capture 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 Flas h Settings (press the Flash button to change) To Return to the Default Flash Setting: Auto[...]

24 Chapter 2 Changing Picture- Taking Options Use the Capture menus to ch ange picture-taking options. If you are in Review , Share, or Setup modes you must return to Capture mo de before you can access the Capture me nus. To Return to Capture from Another Mode T o return to Capture from: ! Any mode, press the Shu tter button hal f-way . ! Review m[...]

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 button Mode dial T urn for picture taking modes[...]

26 Chapter 2 Menu Options A vailable Picture T aking Modes Video Sti ll: - Auto - Night - Landscape - Close-up Self Timer ( page 27 ) Image Storage ( page 12 ) Exposure Comp. ( page 28 ) Burst ( page 30 ) Picture Quality ( page 29 ) Color Mode ( page 31 ) Set Album ( page 32 and page 38 ) Date Stamp ( page 33 ) Orientation Sensor ( page 34 ) Setup [...]

27 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 In any Still mode, press t he Menu button. 2 Press to highlight the Self Timer icon , then press the OK button. 3 Highlight On, then press the OK button. 4 Press the Menu button t[...]

28 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. 1 In any Still mode,[...]

29 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 the Picture Quality icon , then press the OK button. 3 Highlight an option, then press the OK button: Best (2.0 MP)— for printing up to 8 x 10 in.(20 x 25 cm); pictures are highest resolut[...]

30 Chapter 2 Taking a Burst Series of Pictures Burst lets you to take up to 3 pictures in quick su ccession (approxi mately 3 frames per second). Burst is ideal for capturing sporting events or objects in motion. Self Timer is disabled when you use Burst. Turn On Burst 1 In any Still mode, pr ess the Menu button. 2 Press to highlight the Burst ic o[...]

31 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 the Color Mo de icon , then press the OK button. 3 Highlight an option, then press the OK button: Color (default) —for color pictures. Black & White —for black a nd white pictures. Sepia —for [...]

32 Chapter 2 Pre-tagging for Album Names Use the Set Album (Still) feature t o pr e-select album names before you ta ke 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[...]

33 Chapter 2 Third—Transfer to Your Computer When you transfer the tagged pictures to your computer , the Kodak EasyShare software opens and categori zes your pictures in the appropriate album folder . See the Kodak EasyShare so ftware Help for detai ls. Placing the Date on Pictures Use the Date Stamp setting to impr int the date on your pictures[...]

34 Chapter 2 Setting the Orientation Sensor If you rotate the camera to ta ke a picture (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 not rot ated. NOTE: When your subject is above [...]

35 3 Ta k i n g V i d e o s Use Video mode to take videos and to customize vide o- taking settings. Before you take a video, make sure your picture storage location is se t the way you want it (see page 12 ). NOTE: Flash is not available in Vi deo mo de. Change Optical Zoom before ( but not during) video recording. Sound is captu red by the microph[...]

36 Chapter 3 Quickview—Reviewing the Video Just Taken After you take a video, t he camera proce sses it, then displays the first frame of the video for approximately 5 seconds. While the frame is displayed, you can: ! Play it: Press the OK button. Press the OK button again to pause the vide o. ! Share it: Press the Share button to tag the video f[...]

37 Chapter 3 Using the Optical Zoom Use Optical Zoom to get up to 3X 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[...]

38 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[...]

39 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 In Video mode , press the Menu button. 2 Press to highlight the Self Timer icon , then press the OK button. 3 Highlight On, then press the OK button. 4 Highlight an option, then [...]

40 Chapter 3 6 Compose the scene. Press the Shutter butt on completely down, then move so that you are in the scene. The Self Timer/Video light blinks slowly for 8 seconds (then quickly for 2 seconds) before the video begins recording. The light stays on while recording. The Self Timer turns off after you record the video, change modes, or turn off[...]

41 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 or Kodak EasyShare pr inter dock 6000 to review picture s and videos (see page 67 ). Remember , press the Shutter button to take a picture anytime—[...]

42 Chapter 4 NOTE: If Picture Quality is set to Best (3:2), the image is displayed at a 3:2 aspect ratio, as shown, with a black bar at the top of the screen. 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 button. Thumbnails of nine pictures and vide[...]

43 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[...]

44 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[...]

45 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 , t hen 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 prot[...]

46 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[...]

47 Chapter 4 Third—Transfer to Your Computer When you transfer the tagged pi ctures and videos to your computer , the Kodak 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 video[...]

48 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 Highlight On, then press the O K button. When you start a slide show, it repeats until you cancel it by pressing the OK button or until battery powe r is e[...]

49 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[...]

50 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 Highlight an option, then press the OK button. 4 Press the Menu button to exit the menu. The capture da[...]

51 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[...]

52 Chapter 5 Tagging Pictures for Printing 1 Press the Share button. Press to locate a picture. 2 Press to 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 56 .[...]

53 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 Press to highlight Email , t he[...]

54 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[...]

55 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 Menu , then press the OK button. Setup Menus Return to previous menu Video Out ( page 59 ) Default Print Quantity ( page 56 ) [...]

56 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 51 ). The default value is 1. 1 Press the Menu button . 2 Press to highlight Setup Menu , the n press th e OK butt on. 3 Highlight the Defa ult Print Quanti ty icon , then press the OK button.[...]

57 Chapter 6 Turning On Liveview in Still Modes The Liveview feature let s you use the camera screen as a viewfinder (see page 19 ). The default setting is Liveview O ff. Press the OK button to turn it on. IMPORT ANT : Livevie w significantly r educes battery life. T o change the Livevie w default to On: 1 Press the Menu button . 2 Press to highlig[...]

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

59 Chapter 6 Setting Video Out Video Out is a regional setting that lets you connect your camera to a t elevision or other external device (see page 48 ). 1 Press the Menu button . 2 Press to highlight Setup Menu , the n press th e OK butt on. 3 Highlight the Video Out icon , then press the OK button. 4 Highlight an option, then press the OK button[...]

60 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 Menu , the n press th e OK butt on. 3 Highlight Format , then press the OK button. 4 Highlight [...]

61 7 Installing the Sof twar e NOTE: T o insta ll software on computers running Window s 2000, Windows XP Pro operating systems, or Mac OS X, you need administrator privileges. See your computer user’ s guide. Windows System Requirements ! Personal computer running Windows 98 , 98SE, ME, 2000, or XP operating systems ! 233 MHz processor or g reat[...]

62 Chapter 7 Mac OS X System Requirements ! Macintosh computer wit h a G3 or G4 processor ! Mac OS 10.1.2, minimum ! 128 MB of available RAM ! 200 MB of available hard disk space ! CD-ROM drive ! Built-in USB port ! Color monitor with a minimum resolu tion of 800 x 600 pixels; tho usands or millions of colors recommended ! Internet access for onlin[...]

63 Chapter 7 Install the Software For information on the softw are applicat ions included on the Koda k EasyShare software CD, click the He lp butto n in the Ko dak EasyShare software. CAUTION: Install Kodak EasyShare software before connecting the camera or optional camera dock to the computer . Failure to do so may cause the software to load inco[...]

64 Chapter 7 4 Follow the on-screen instructi ons to install the software . ! Windows OS-based computers —select Complete to automatically install the most commonl y used app lications. Sele ct Custom to choose the applications you wish to insta ll. ! Mac OS 8.6 or 9.x —select Easy to automatically instal l the most commonly used applications. [...]

65 8 Connecting Camer a to Computer CAUTION: Install Kodak EasyShare soft ware before connecting the camera or optional camera dock to the computer . Failure to do so may cause the soft ware 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 Sh[...]

66 Chapter 8 NOTE: Go to 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 softwar[...]

67 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[...]

68 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 se ries and LS600 serie s cameras to use the came ra dock. A custom insert is included with your came ra. It provides a perfect fit for your Kodak EasyShare CX6230 zoom digital camera. Remove the Univer[...]

69 Chapter 9 Connecting the Camera Dock 6000 After the Kodak EasyShare software is loaded (see page 6 1 ), 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 doc k when[...]

70 Chapter 9 Installing the Rechargeable Battery Y ou received non-rechargeable batter ies with your came ra. T o take full advantage of your camera dock 6000, replace t he batteries wit h the Kodak EasyShare Ni-MH rechargeabl e battery pa ck that is packaged with the camera dock. 1 Open the battery door on the bottom of the camera. 2 Install the N[...]

71 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 [...]

72 Chapter 9 Charging the Battery 1 Make sure the Kodak EasyShare Ni-MH rechargeable battery pack is instal led in the camera (see page 70 ). 2 T urn off the camera and place it in the camera dock (see page 71 ). If the battery requires ch arging, charging begins after a brief batte ry check. ! Full charging takes about 2.5 hours. ! Charging stops [...]

73 Chapter 9 Transferring Pictures With the Dock After the Kodak EasyShare softwar e is loaded on your computer (see page 61 ), 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[...]

74 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[...]

75 Chapter 9 Troubleshooting—Camera Dock 6000 Earlier Cameras and Docks Y our Kodak EasySh are camera dock 6000 requires a Kodak E asyShare CX/DX6000 or LS600 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. Problem Cause Solution Pictu[...]

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77 10 T roubleshooting When you have questions ab out your camera or camera dock 6000 , start here. Additional technical informa tion is a vailable in the Re adMe file located on the Kodak EasyShare software CD . For updates to T roubles hooting information, see www .kodak.com/go/ cx6230suppor t . Camera Problems Problem Cause Solution Camera does [...]

78 Chapter 10 Shutter button does not work. Camera is not turned on. Turn on the ca mera ( page 6 ). The camer a is processing a pict ure; the ready light (near the viewfinder) is blinking re d. Wait until the ready light stops blinking red before attempting to take another picture. The card or internal memory is full. Transfer pictures to the comp[...]

79 Chapter 10 In Review mode, you do not see a pictu re (or the expected picture) on the camera screen. The camera ma y not be accessing the correct storage location. Check the picture storage location setting ( page 12 ). Picture is too dark. Flash is not on. Tur n on the flash ( page 22 ). The subject is too far away for the flash to have an effe[...]

80 Chapter 10 In Review mode, a blue screen is displayed instead of a picture. The picture has no thumbnail or an unrecognized thumbnail. Transfer the picture to the computer ( page 65 ), or delete th e picture ( page 43 ). Picture is not clear. The lens is dirty. Clean the lens ( pag e 98 ). Subject too close when taking picture . Move so there is[...]

81 Chapter 10 Camera/Computer Communications Problem Cause Solution The computer cannot communicate with th e camer a. (For communication problems wi th a camera dock 6000, see page 75 .) There is a problem with the configuration of the USB port on the computer. See this file on the EasyShare software CD: USB.html Or, go to: www .kodak.com/g o/ cam[...]

82 Chapter 10 SD/MMC Cards and Internal Memory Cannot transfer pictures. (The Add New Hardware Wizard cannot locate d rivers.) Software is not installed. Disconnect USB cable . (If using camera dock, di sconnect cabl e and remove camera from dock). Inst all EasyShare software ( page 61 ). Software is installed incorrectly. Disconnect the USB cabl e[...]

83 Chapter 10 Camera Screen Messages Memory card full Storage is full. Transfer pi ctures and videos to the computer, then delete them from the camera. The maximum number of files or folders is reached (or other directory concern). Transfer pictures and videos to the computer , then format the card or internal memory ( page 60 ). Caution: Formattin[...]

84 Chapter 10 Internal memory requires formatting The camera internal memory is corrupted. Format the internal memory ( page 60 ). 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[...]

85 Chapter 10 Memory card is protected (Reset switch on memory card) Switch on card is in write-protect position. Reset the switc h as shown on camera screen. Memory card is locked (Insert new memory card) The card is write-protected. To take a picture, insert a new card or change storage location to internal memory ( page 12 ). Memory card is unus[...]

86 Chapter 10 Date and time have been reset This is the first time you turned on the camera; or the battery ha s been removed for an extended period of time; or the battery is exhausted. Reset the clock ( page 8 ). High camera temperature. (Camera will be turned off.) The internal temperatur e of the camera is too high for the camera to operate. Th[...]

87 Chapter 10 Unrecognized file format The camera cannot read the picture format. Transfer the unreadable picture to the computer ( page 65 ), or de lete the picture ( page 43 ). No address book on camera (Connect with computer to import address book) Address book has not been copied to the camera from the computer. Create and copy address book fro[...]

88 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 6 ). Battery is exhausted. Recharge the battery ( page 72 ) or install a n ew one ( page 4 ). Mode dial was o n when battery was reloaded. Turn Mode dial off, then back on. Ready[...]

89 Chapter 10 Ready light blinks amber. 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 i s low or exhausted. Recharge the bat tery ( page 72 ) or install a n ew one ( pa[...]

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91 11 Getting H elp Helpful Web Links Help in this Manual See T ro ubleshooting, p age 77 for help with problems you may have with your camera, camera/computer connections, or SD/MMC cards. Se e page 75 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[...]

92 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 ______________[...]

93 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 6027 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 8[...]

94 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[...]

95 12 Appendix Camera Specifications Kodak EasyShare CX6230 zoom digital camera Color 24-bit, millions of colors Color modes Color, black & white, sepia Communication with computer USB, via: USB cable; EasySha re camera dock 6000; or printer do ck 6000 Dimensions Width Depth Height 4.1 in. (104 mm) 1.6 in. (42 mm) 2.6 in. (67 mm) Weight 7.6 oz [...]

96 Chapter 12 Lens Type Optical quality glass, aspherical lens Aperture Maximum f/2.7 - f/4.6 Focal Length 36 - 108 mm Focus Distance Standard Wide: 19.7 in. (50 cm) to infinity Close-up Tele: 7.9 in. to 23.6 in. (20 cm to 60 cm) Close-up Wide: 3.9 to 23.6 in. (10 cm to 60 cm) Landscape: Fixed focus Liquid Crystal Display, LCD (Camera screen ) 1.6 [...]

97 Chapter 12 Original Factory Settings Viewfinder Optical real image White balance Auto Zoom (still capture) 3X optical, 3.3X digital Feature Factory Setting Date/Time 20 03/01/01; 12:00 Date/Time Stamp Off Default Print Quantity 1 Exposure Compensati on 0.0 Flash Still: Auto Video: Off Image Storage Auto Language English Liveview Off Self Timer O[...]

98 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. Upgrading Your Software and Firmware Download the latest versions of the so ftware included on the Kodak EasyShare software CD and the camera firmware (the soft ware that runs on the camera). See www .kodak.com/ go/c[...]

99 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 [...]

100 Chapter 12 Picture Storage Capacity 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 structur[...]

101 Chapter 12 Picture Naming Conventions ! Pictures are name d 100_nnnn.JPG, and are numbered i n the 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 pictur e named 100_9999.JPG in the DCIM100K6230 fold er , subsequent pictures ap pear in a new folder ([...]

102 Chapter 12 Optional AC Adapter Y ou can purchase an optional Ko dak dig ital camera AC adapter , 3-volt to power your camera. Use it to save battery po wer when reviewing and transf erring pictures. 1 Connect the AC adapter to the DC-In port. 2 Connect the other end of the AC ad apter to an electrical outle t. Purchase batteries and AC adapters[...]

103 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[...]

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105 Index Nume rics 4-way controller, ii, 6 A A/V out, iii, 48, 59 AC adapter 3-volt, camera, 102 5-volt, camera dock, 69 accessories AC adapter , camera, 102 battery, 15 buying, 91 camera dock, 67 printer dock, 66 SD/MMC card, 11 adjusting screen display, 7 albums, tagging in review mode, 46 pictures, 32 videos, 38 alkaline batteries, warning, 4 a[...]

106 Index camera dock camera compatibility, 75 charging battery, 72 connection, 69 connector on camera, iv docking camera, 71 installing custom insert, 68 lights status, 73 package contents, 67 reviewing p ictures, 74 specifications, 74 troubleshooting, 75 camera overviews, i—iv camera screen adjusting display, 7 error messages, 83 liveview, 19 r[...]

107 Index memory to card, 49 to computer via camera, 65 to computer via camera dock, 73 CRV3 battery expected life, 14 installing, 4 custom insert, 68 customer support, 92 customizing camera settings, 55 D date displaying on video, 50 imprinting on pictures, 33 setting, 8 DCIM folder, card, 100 DC-in, ii default settings, original, 97 delete button[...]

108 Index settings per mode, 23 unit location, i using, 22 flash/status button, ii, 22 focus distance, 18, 96 folders, card, 100 formatting internal memory/card, 60 G grip, i guidelines, battery, 15 H help camera, 77 camera dock, 75 support, 91 troubleshooting, 77 web links, 91 I icons camera screen, 10 capture menus, 24 mode dial, 18 picture takin[...]

109 Index LCD (liquid crystal display). See camera screen lens cleaning, 98 location, i light camera dock, 72, 73 ready, ii, 88 self timer, i, 27, 40 sensor, i video record, i lithium batteries, expected life, 14 liveview camera screen as viewfinder, 19 turning default on, 57 turning on/off, 19 loading b a t t e r i e s ,4 ,7 0 SD/MMC card, 11 soft[...]

110 Index N night mode, 18 Ni-MH rechargeable battery expected life, 14 installing, 70 NTSC, video out setting, 59 O OK button, ii, 6 online prints, ordering, 66 optical zoom, 37 orientation sensor, 34 overview camera, ii picture taking modes, 18 P package contents camera, 3 camera dock, 67 PAL, video out setting, 59 pictures checking location, 13 [...]

111 Index this user guide, 1 without a computer, 66 product overview, ii protecting pictures, videos, 45 Q quality setting, 29 quickview turning off, 56 using, 20, 36 R ReadMe file, 77 ready light, ii, 88 recycling, disposal, 99 red-eye, flash, 22 regulatory information, 103 removeable card, 11 requirements Macintosh OS, 62 Windows OS, 61 resolutio[...]

112 Index sepia tone pictures, 31 service and support, telephone numbers, 92 setting date and time, 8 flash, 22 language, 59 picture quality, 29 picture taking mode, 18 resolution, 29 review menu options, 44 self timer, 27, 39 storage location, 12 video out, 59 setup mode, 55 Share button, ii, 51 shutoff, auto, 101 shutter problems, 78 self timer d[...]

113 Index for albums, 32, 38, 46 for email, 53 for print, 52 when to tag, 51 taking pictures, 17 taking videos, 35 telephone support, 93 telephoto button, ii television, slide show, 48 thumb rest, ii time, setting, 8 timer, shutter delay, 27, 39 tips battery guidelines, 15 maintenance, safety, 98 ReadMe file, 77 transfer via camera, 65 via camera d[...]

114 Index viewfinder lens, i location, ii using camera screen, 19 viewing camera information, 60 magnified picture, 44 picture after taking, 20, 41 picture/video information, 50 pictures and videos, 41 video after taking, 36, 41 W wide angle button, ii Windows OS installing software, 63 system requirements, 61 wrist strap, 5 wrist strap post, i Z z[...]