Kodak CX7220 - Manuals

Getting started 2 Loading the batteries Two AA non-rechargeable starter batteries are included with your camera. 1 Make sure the Mode dial is set to Off (see page 4 ). 2 On the bottom of the camera, slide the battery door and lift to open. 3 Insert the AA batteries, as shown. 4 Close the battery doo...

Getting started 3 Important battery information Battery safety and handling ■ Do not allow batteries to touch metal objects, including coins. Otherwise, a battery may short circuit, discharge energy, become hot, or leak. ■ For rechargeable battery disposal information, visit the Rechargeable Battery...

Getting started 4 ■ Visit www.kodak.com/go/cx7220accessories for: Kodak EasyShare camera dock— powers your camera, transfers pictures to your computer, and charges the included Kodak EasyShare Ni-MH rechargeable battery pack. Kodak EasyShare printer dock— powers your camera, makes 4 x 6 in. (10 x 15...

Getting started 5 Changing the display Selecting a language Selecting a language, first time The Language screen appears the first time you turn on the camera. ■ Press to highlight a language, then press the OK button. The Set Date & Time screen is displayed in the language you selected (see Set...

Getting started 6 Setting the date and time, anytime 1 In any mode, press the Menu button. 2 Press to highlight Setup Menu , then press the OK button. 3 Highlight Date & Time , then press the OK button. 4 Press to adjust the date and time. Press to advance to the next setting. 5 When finished, p...

8 2 Taking pictures and videos The camera is ready to take pictures or videos when you turn it on—even if you are in Review, Share, or Setup. Taking a picture 1 Turn the Mode dial to the Still mode you want to use. See page 9 for mode descriptions. The camera screen temporarily displays the mode nam...

Taking pictures and videos 9 Capture modes Use this mode For Auto General picture-taking. Automatically sets exposure, focus, and flash. Portrait Full-frame portraits of people. Subject is sharp and the background is indistinct. Subject should be at least 6 ft (2 m) away and fill the frame with a he...

Taking pictures and videos 10 Using the camera screen as a viewfinder NOTE: To prolong battery life, use the Liveview feature sparingly. 1 Turn the Mode dial to any Still mode. 2 Press the OK button to turn on the camera screen. 3 Frame your subject in the camera screen. 4 Press the Shutter button h...

Taking pictures and videos 11 Using optical zoom Use optical zoom to get up to 2X closer to your subject. Optical zoom is effective when the lens is no closer than 19.7 in. (50 cm) to the subject. You can change optical zoom before (but not during) video recording. 1 Use the camera screen to frame y...

Taking pictures and videos 12 Using the flash Use the flash when you take pictures at night, indoors, or outdoors in heavy shadows. NOTE: Flash is unavailable in Video mode. Choosing a flash option NOTE: The default flash setting is restored when you exit the mode or turn off the camera (see page 13...

Taking pictures and videos 13 Flash settings in each mode For the best possible pictures, flash settings are preset for each capture mode. * When you change to Red-eye in these modes, it remains until you change it. All other flash settings return to the default when you edit the mode or turn off th...

Taking pictures and videos 14 Changing picture-taking settings You can change settings to get the best results from your camera: 1 Press the Menu button. 2 Press to highlight the setting you wish to change, then press the OK button. 3 Choose an option, then press the OK button. 4 Press the Menu butt...

Taking pictures and videos 16 Putting yourself in the picture or video Use Self Timer to create a 10-second delay between the time you press the Shutter button and the time the picture or video is taken. 1 Turn the Mode dial to any Still mode for pictures, or to Video for videos, then press the Menu...

Taking pictures and videos 17 Pre-tagging for album names Use the Set Album (Still or Video) feature to pre-select album names before you take pictures. Then, all the pictures or videos you take are tagged with those album names. First—on your computer Use Kodak EasyShare software, V 3.0 or higher (...

Taking pictures and videos 18 Customizing your camera Use the Setup Menu to customize your camera settings. 1 Press the Menu button. 2 Press to highlight Setup Menu , then press the OK button. 3 Highlight the setting you wish to change, then press the OK button. 4 Choose an option, then press the OK...

20 3 Reviewing pictures and videos Press the Review button to view and work with your pictures and videos. To save battery power, purchase a Kodak 3-volt AC adapter or place your camera in a compatible Kodak EasyShare camera dock or printer dock. Purchase these and other accessories at a dealer of K...

Reviewing pictures and videos 21 Playing a video 1 Press the Review button. 2 Press to locate a video (or to highlight one in multiple view). 3 Press the OK button to play or pause a video. NOTE: You can also press the Menu button, highlight Play Video , then press the OK button. ■ To rewind a video...

Reviewing pictures and videos 22 Changing optional review settings During Review, press the Menu button for optional settings. Magnifying pictures 1 Press the Review button, then locate a picture. 2 To magnify at 2X, press the OK button. To magnify at 4X, press the OK button again. To redisplay the ...

Reviewing pictures and videos 23 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...

Reviewing pictures and videos 24 4 Highlight an album folder, then press the OK button. The album name appears with the picture. A plus (+) after the album name means the picture was added to more than one album. ■ To add other pictures to the same album, press to scroll through the pictures. When t...

Reviewing pictures and videos 25 Changing the slide show display interval The default interval setting displays each picture for 5 seconds. You can increase the display interval to up to 60 seconds. 1 On the Slide Show menu, press to highlight Interval, then press the OK button. 2 Select a display i...

Reviewing pictures and videos 26 Copy pictures or videos: 1 Press the Review button, then press the Menu button. 2 Press to highlight Copy , then press the OK button. 3 Highlight an option, then press the OK button: PICTURE or VIDEO— copies the current picture or video. EXIT— returns to the Review m...

27 4 Installing the software Minimum system requirements NOTE: Mac OS 8.6 and 9.x do not support the Share button functions. Mac OS X version 10.2.3 or 10.3 is recommended for full functionality. To download EasyShare software for Mac OS 8.6 and 9.x, visit www.kodak.com/go/cx7220downloads. Windows O...

Installing the software 28 Install the 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 incorrectly. 1 Close all software applications that are open on your computer (including anti...

29 5 Sharing pictures and videos NOTE: Tags remain until removed. If a tagged picture or video is copied, the tag is not copied. If you tag a picture just after taking a burst series (see page 14 ), only the last picture is tagged. Tagging pictures for printing 1 Press the Share button. 2 Press to l...

Sharing pictures and videos 30 4 Press to select the number of copies (0 - 99). The default is one. Zero removes the tag for a selected picture. The Print icon is displayed in the status area. ■ To apply a print quantity to other pictures, press to locate them. Keep the print quantity as is, or pres...

Sharing pictures and videos 31 ■ To remove a selection, highlight a checked address, then press the OK button. ■ To remove all email selections, highlight Clear All, then press the OK button. 5 Highlight Exit, then press the OK button. The selections are saved. The email icon is displayed in the sta...

32 6 Transferring and printing pictures CAUTION:Install Kodak EasyShare software before connecting the camera or optional camera dock or printer dock to the computer. Failure to do so may cause the software to load incorrectly. Transferring pictures and videos with the USB cable 1 Turn off the camer...

Transferring and printing pictures 33 Ordering prints online Kodak EasyShare print service (provided by Ofoto at www.ofoto.com ) is one of the many online print services offered in the EasyShare software. You can easily: ■ Upload your pictures. ■ Edit, enhance, and add borders to your pictures. ■ St...

34 7 Troubleshooting When you have questions about your camera, start here. Additional technical information is available in the ReadMe file located on the Kodak EasyShare software CD. For updates to Troubleshooting information, visit www.kodak.com/go/cx7220support . Camera problems If... Try one or...

Troubleshooting 35 Computer/connectivity problems You cannot take a picture ■ Turn the camera off, then on again. ■ Depress the Shutter button all the way ( page 8 ). ■ Insert new batteries. If using rechargeable batteries, charge before inserting ( page 2 and page 3 ). ■ Wait until the ready light ...

Troubleshooting 36 Picture quality problems Camera screen messages If... Try one or more of the following The picture is too dark or underexposed ■ Use Fill flash ( page 12 ) or change your position so light is not behind the subject. ■ Move so that the distance between you and the subject is within...

Troubleshooting 39 Camera ready light status Still having problems? Visit www.kodak.com/go/cx7220support , or see Chapter 8, Getting help . Status Cause/solution Ready light glows steady green. Camera is on; ready to take a picture or video. Shutter button is pressed halfway down. Focus and exposure...

40 8 Getting help Helpful Web links Software help Click the Help button in the Kodak EasyShare software. Also, see the tutorial on the CD for help with connecting your camera to a computer. Telephone customer support If you have questions concerning the operation of the software or camera, you may s...

42 9 Appendix Camera specifications For more specifications, visit www.kodak.com/go/cx7220support . CX7220 zoom digital camera specifications CCD CCD 1/3.2 in. CCD, 4:3 aspect ratio Output image size (image quality mode) Best 1632 x 1232 (2.0 M) pixels Best (3:2) 1632 x 1088 (1.8 M) pixels Better 11...

Appendix 45 ■ Clean the lens and camera screen: 1 Blow gently on the lens or camera screen to remove dust and dirt. 2 Wipe the lens or camera screen gently with a soft, lint-free cloth or an untreated lens-cleaning tissue. Do not use cleaning solutions unless they are designed specifically for camer...

Appendix 46 Video storage capacity NOTE: Older memory cards process videos slower than newer cards. Recording time may be limited to under 60 seconds for older cards. Purchase SD/MMC cards and other accessories at a dealer of Kodak products, or visit www.kodak.com/go/cx7220accessories . Power-saving...

Appendix 47 Upgrading your software and firmware Download the latest versions of the software included on the Kodak EasyShare software CD and the camera firmware (the software that runs on the camera). Visit www.kodak.com/go/cx7220downloads . Regulatory compliance FCC compliance and advisory This eq...

48 Index 1 A AA batteries expected life , 3 loading , 2 about. See information AC adapter , 4 accessories AC adapter , 4 audio/video (A/V) cable , 25 batteries , 2 , 3 buying , 40 camera dock , 4 printer dock , 4 , 33 SD/MMC card , 7 album, tagging pictures/videos for , 17 , 23 alkaline batteries, w...