Kodak CX4300 - Manual

1 1 Getting Started Install the Software First It is important to install the KODAK EASYSHARE Software on your computer before you connect the camera to the computer or attempt to transfer pictures.See Chapter 6, Installing the Software , or the Quick Start Guide for directions. Need This Guide in L...

2 Chapter 1 What Can I Do With My KODAK EASYSHARE CX4300 Digital Camera? Take Pictures — Enjoy point-and-shoot operation with flash, close-up, and self timer features. Review — Display, protect, and delete pictures; run a slide show. Share— Tag your pictures for printing, emailing, and as Favorites....

3 Chapter 1 Camera Package Contents Contents subject to change. Check box for contents listing. Also included but not shown: 2 KODAK Digital Camera Batteries or a KODAK CRV3 Lithium battery, AA; User’s Guide or User’s Guide CD; Quick Start Guide; and KODAK EASYSHARE Software CD. NOTE: *The custom ca...

4 Chapter 1 Attaching the Wrist Strap 1 Thread the short loop of the strap through the wrist strap post. 2 Thread the long end of the strap through the short loop. Pull until secure. Attaching the Lens Cap 1 Thread the lens cap string through the loop in the wrist strap as shown. 2 Put the lens cap ...

5 Chapter 1 Loading the Batteries KODAK Digital Camera Batteries (2) or a KODAK CRV3 Lithium Battery are included with your camera.* 1 Turn off the camera. 2 On the bottom of the camera, slide the battery door and lift to open. 3 Insert the two KODAK Digital Camera Batteries or the KODAK CRV3 batter...

6 Chapter 1 Turning the Camera On and Off 1 Slide the On/Off switch to the On position. The ready light blinks green while the camera performs a self-check, then glows steady green when the camera is ready to take pictures. 2 To turn off the camera, slide the On/Off switch to the Off position. The c...

7 Chapter 1 Selecting a Language You can display menus and screen messages in different languages.The Language screen is automatically displayed the first time you turn on the camera. If this is the first time the camera has been turned on, go to step 4. To change the language after that: 1 In Captu...

8 Chapter 1 Setting the Clock The Date & Time screen appears the first time you turn on the camera or if the battery is removed for an extended time. If this is the first time the camera has been turned on, go to step 4. To set the date and time after that: 1 In Capture or Review mode, press the...

9 Chapter 1 Checking Camera Status To check the current camera settings, press the down arrow in Capture mode or the flash button any time: Camera Status Icons Battery Status If no battery icon appears on the LCD, the battery is fully charged. *A blinking battery icon means the battery is too weak t...

10 Chapter 1 Inserting an MMC/SD Card Optional MMC/SD cards provide removable, reusable storage for pictures. CAUTION: The card can only be inserted one way; forcing it may damage the camera or card.Do not insert or remove a card when the green ready light is blinking; it may damage your pictures, c...

11 Chapter 1 Choosing Internal Memory or MMC/SD Card The camera offers two options for storing pictures: Internal Memory— store up to 14 pictures (at Best quality) in the 16 MB internal memory. MMC/SD Card— store as many pictures as you like, depending on the size of the card. See page 83 for storag...

12 Chapter 1 Camera Modes The camera has four modes: Capture, Review, Share, and Setup. You can always tell which mode the camera is in: Capture — the LCD is blank, no image is displayed. Press the down arrow to display the status bar and mode icon. Press OK to enter Liveview. See Chapter 2, Taking ...

13 2 Taking Pictures—Capture Mode Take a Picture Anytime The camera is in Capture mode when you turn it on. Press the Shutter button to take a picture. But remember, you can press the Shutter button and take a picture anytime, no matter what mode the camera is in! Taking a Picture Before you take a ...

14 Chapter 2 Liveview—Using the LCD to Frame Your Subject When you turn on Liveview, the LCD displays a live image of what the lens sees. Look at the LCD to frame your picture. 1 Make sure the camera is in Capture mode ( on the LCD). 2 Press the OK button to turn on Liveview. 3 Frame your picture in...

15 Chapter 2 Quickview—Reviewing the Picture Just Taken After you take a picture, the LCD displays a Quickview of that picture for 5 seconds. While the picture is displayed, you can: m Review It. If you take no action, the picture is saved. m Delete it. Press the Delete button while the picture and ...

16 Chapter 2 Using the Flash Use the flash when you take pictures outdoors in heavy shadows, at night, or indoors. Flash is effective at the distances of 1.6 to 9.8 feet (0.5 to 3 m). Press the button repeatedly to scroll through the flash options.The flash icon displayed on the LCD is the active op...

17 Chapter 2 Using Digital Zoom Use Digital Zoom to zoom in two times closer to your subject. The lens does not move during Digital Zoom. IMPORTANT: You may notice a decrease in printed image quality when using Digital Zoom. 1 Press the OK button to turn on Liveview. 2 Press to activate the digital ...

18 Chapter 2 Changing Picture-Taking Options Use the Capture menus to change picture-taking options. If you are in Review, Share, or Setup modes you must return to Capture mode before you can access the Capture menus. To Return to Capture From Another Mode To return to Capture from: m Any mode, pres...

19 Chapter 2 Taking Close-up Pictures The Close-up setting helps you gain sharpness and detail at close range. The Close-Up focus distance is 5.9 to 19.7 in. (150 to 500 mm). To turn on Close-up: 1 In Capture mode, press the Menu button. 2 Highlight Close-up , then press the OK button. 3 Highlight O...

20 Chapter 2 Putting Yourself in the Picture The Self Timer creates a 10-second delay between the time you press the Shutter button and the time the picture is taken. 1 In Capture mode, press the Menu button. 2 Highlight Self Timer , then press the OK button. 3 Highlight On, then press the OK button...

21 Chapter 2 Setting Exposure Compensation Use Exposure Compensation to control how much light is allowed into the camera. The exposure range is +2 to -2 in 1/2-step increments.NOTE: This setting is ideal for controlling pictures in which the light source is behind the subject (backlit), or for corr...

22 Chapter 2 Setting Picture Quality Use the Quality setting to select a picture resolution: 1 In Capture mode, press the Menu button. 2 Highlight Quality , then press the OK button. The active Quality setting appears in the top left corner. 3 Highlight an option: Best — (3.2 MP, low compression) fo...

23 Chapter 2 Placing the Date on Pictures Use Date Stamp to imprint the date on your pictures. 1 Make sure the camera clock is set to the correct date ( page 8 ). 2 In Capture mode, press the Menu button. 3 Highlight Date Stamp , then press the OK button. 4 Highlight an option: OffYYYY MM DDMM DD YY...

24 Chapter 2 Setting the Orientation Sensor If you rotate the camera to take a picture (for example, a portrait shot), the Orientation Sensor rotates the picture so it is displayed correct side up during Quickview and Review. The Orientation Sensor is turned on as the default. You can turn it off so...

25 3 Reviewing Pictures—Review Mode Use Review mode to view and work with the pictures that are stored in internal memory or on a card.NOTE: Reviewing pictures on the LCD quickly depletes battery power. An optional AC adapter is available (see page 87 ). To Enter Review Mode 1 Press the Review butto...

26 Chapter 3 To Access the Review Menus Use the Review menus to work with the pictures that are stored in internal memory or on a card. 1 Press the Review button. 2 Press the Menu button. 3 Press the Menu button to turn off the menus. Review Menus Magnify ( page 28 ) Copy ( page 32 ) Protect ( page ...

27 Chapter 3 Viewing Single Pictures 1 Press the Review button. The camera displays the last picture that was taken or reviewed. 2 Press to scroll backward or forward through the pictures. Viewing Multiple Pictures 1 Press the Review button. 2 Press . Nine pictures (thumbnails) are displayed at once...

28 Chapter 3 Deleting Pictures 1 Press the Review button. 2 Select a picture in single view or highlight a picture in multiple view, then press the Delete button. 3 Highlight an option, then press the OK button: PICTURE— deletes the displayed picture. EXIT— exits the Delete screen. ALL— deletes all ...

29 Chapter 3 Protecting Pictures From Deletion 1 Press the Review button, then locate the picture to protect. 2 Press the Menu button. 3 Highlight Protect , then press the OK button. The Protect icon appears with the protected picture whenever it is displayed in the status bar. The picture cannot be...

30 Chapter 3 4 To cancel the Slide Show, press the OK button. Changing the Display Interval The default setting displays each picture for 5 seconds. You can increase the display interval to up to 60 seconds. 1 On the Slide Show menu, highlight Interval, then press the OK button. 2 Press to select a ...

31 Chapter 3 Displaying Pictures on a Television You can run a slide show or display your pictures on a television, computer monitor, or digital projector (any device equipped with a video input). NOTE: Ensure that the Video Out setting is correctly set to NTSC or PAL (see page 42 ). 1 Connect the v...

32 Chapter 3 Copying Pictures You can copy pictures from a card to internal memory, or from internal memory to a card. Before you copy make sure that: m A card is inserted in the camera. m The camera’s picture storage location is set to the location from which you are copying. See Choosing Internal ...

33 Chapter 3 Viewing Picture Information 1 Press the Review button, then press the Menu button. 2 Highlight the Picture Info menu , then press the OK button. The information about the displayed picture is view-only and includes: file name, location of the file if stored on a card (there are no direc...

35 4 Tagging Pictures—Share Mode Press the Share button to tag your pictures as Favorites and for automatic printing and emailing. But remember, you can press the Shutter button and take a picture anytime, no matter what mode the camera is in!NOTE: MAC OS 8.6 and 9.x do not support the Share button ...

36 Chapter 4 Tagging Pictures for Printing 1 Locate a picture, then press the Share button. 2 Highlight Print and press the OK button. 3 Press to select the number of copies (0-99). Zero removes the tag for that picture. The Print icon appears with the picture. The default quantity is one. To change...

37 Chapter 4 Tagging Pictures for Emailing First, use KODAK EASYSHARE Software to create an email address book on your computer, then copy up to 32 email addresses to the camera’s internal memory. See KODAK EASYSHARE Software Help for details. 1 Locate a picture, then press the Share button. 2 Highl...

38 Chapter 4 Tagging Pictures as Favorites 1 Locate a picture, then press the Share button. 2 Highlight Favorite , then press the OK button. The Favorite icon appears with the picture. 3 To remove the tag, press the OK button again. 4 Press the Share button to return to Capture mode. Using Favorites...

39 5 Customizing Camera Settings—Setup Mode Use Setup mode to customize your camera settings. You can access Setup mode two ways: in the Capture menu screen and the Review menu screen. But remember, you can press the Shutter button and take a picture anytime, no matter what mode the camera is in! To...

40 Chapter 5 Returning to the Previous Menu The Return feature lets you return to the menu screen from which you entered the Setup menu. m In the Setup menu, highlight Return , then press the OK button. You are returned to the menu screen from which you entered Setup: Capture or Review. Changing the...

41 Chapter 5 Turning Off Quickview After you take a picture, Quickview displays it on the LCD for 5 seconds (see page 15 ). The default setting is on. To save battery power, turn off Quickview: 1 In Capture or Review mode, press the Menu button. 2 Highlight Setup , then press the OK button. 3 Highli...

42 Chapter 5 Setting Video Out The Video Out feature lets you match the camera’s video signal to the standard for your location. Video Out must be set correctly to run a slide show on an external device (see page 31 ). 1 In Capture or Review mode, press the Menu button. 2 Highlight Setup , then pres...

43 Chapter 5 Formatting Memory or MMC/SD Card CAUTION: Formatting deletes everything in memory or on the card, even protected pictures and the internal email address book. Removing a card during formatting may damage the card. 1 In Capture or Review mode, press the Menu button. 2 Highlight Setup , t...

44 Chapter 5 Viewing Camera Information The About feature displays information that is helpful if you need to call for service on your camera. 1 In Capture or Review mode, press the Menu button. 2 Highlight Setup , then press the OK button. 3 Highlight About , then press the OK button. The camera in...

45 6 Installing the Software System Requirements WINDOWS System Requirements m Personal computer for WINDOWS 98, 98SE, ME, 2000*, or XP* m 233 MHz processor or greater m 64 MB of available RAM (128 MB for WINDOWS XP) m 200 MB of available hard disk space m CD-ROM drive m Available USB port m Color m...

46 Chapter 6 MAC OS 8.6 and 9.x System Requirements m PowerPC-based MACINTOSH computer m MAC OS 8.6/9.x m 64 MB of available RAM m 200 MB of available hard disk space m CD-ROM drive m Built-in USB port m Color monitor with a minimum resolution of 800 x 600 pixels; thousands or millions of colors rec...

47 Chapter 6 Install the Software For information on the software applications included on the KODAK EASYSHARE Software CD, see the Quick Start Guide or KODAK EASYSHARE Software Help. CAUTION: Do not install the KODAK EASYSHARE Software with the camera or Camera Dock connected to the computer. It ma...

49 7 Connecting to the Computer Important—Before You Connect Install the software from the KODAK EASYSHARE Software CD BEFORE you connect the camera or Camera Dock to the computer. Connecting to the Computer You can transfer your pictures from the camera to the computer using either the camera alone...

50 Chapter 7 Transferring Pictures to Your Computer For details on transferring pictures, see the Quick Start Guide or the KODAK EASYSHARE Software Help. Printing Pictures from Your Computer For details on printing pictures from your computer and ordering prints online, see the Quick Start Guide or ...

51 8 Using the KODAK EASYSHARE Camera Dock II The KODAK EASYSHARE Camera Dock II (Camera Dock) makes it easy to transfer your pictures to the computer. The Camera Dock is also a rapid battery charger for the included KODAK EASYSHARE Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery Pack, and supplies power to the camera.T...

52 Chapter 8 Installing the Camera Insert KODAK EASYSHARE digital cameras are packaged with a custom camera insert, which is used to perfectly fit the camera to the Camera Dock. 1 Place the front tabs on the custom insert into the slots in the Camera Dock cavity. 2 Fit the insert down into the cavit...

53 Chapter 8 Connecting the Camera Dock After the KODAK EASYSHARE Software is loaded (see page 47 ), connect the Camera Dock to your computer and to an external power source. You will need: m the USB cable included with your camera m the AC adapter, 7-Volt included with the Camera Dock IMPORTANT: Ma...

54 Chapter 8 Installing the Battery Pack in the Camera 1 Open the battery door on the bottom of the camera. 2 Install the Battery Pack as illustrated. CAUTION: The Battery Pack can only be inserted into the camera in the orientation shown. If the Battery Pack does not easily install, reposition it a...

55 Chapter 8 Docking the Camera When you are ready to transfer your pictures from the camera to the computer, or charge the Battery Pack, place the camera in the Camera Dock. 1 Turn off the camera. 2 On the camera bottom, slide the connector cover open. 3 Place the camera in the Camera Dock and push...

56 Chapter 8 Charging the Battery Pack The Battery Pack is not charged when you receive it. 1 Turn off the camera. 2 Make sure the Battery Pack is installed in the camera (see page 54 ). 3 Place the camera in the Camera Dock (see page 55 ). m Charging begins immediately. m The three green charging l...

57 Chapter 8 Transferring Pictures To transfer pictures from your camera to your computer: 1 Turn off the camera and place the camera in the Camera Dock. 2 Push the Connect button. The Power/Transfer light blinks green while the pictures are transferring. Charging is suspended during transfer. 3 For...

58 Chapter 8 Earlier Camera Dock Model If you have the KODAK EASYSHARE Camera Dock, not the Camera Dock II, the functionality is exactly the same as described in this chapter. The only difference is that the earlier Camera Dock has one indicator light. Indicator light status: Steady green— camera is...

59 9 Troubleshooting This chapter contains help for your KODAK EASYSHARE CX4300 Digital Camera or Camera Dock II.Additional technical information is available in the ReadMe file located on the KODAK EASYSHARE Software CD. For updates to Troubleshooting information, visit our Web site at http://www.k...

60 Chapter 9 Camera does not turn off. Alkaline batteries were installed in the camera. DO NOT USE ALKALINE BATTERIES. Turn off the power switch, remove the alkaline batteries, and replace with an approved battery type ( page 85 ). If the power switch is on when you replace the batteries, the camera...

64 Chapter 9 Camera/Computer Communications Camera Communications Problem Cause Solution The computer cannot communicate with the camera. There is a problem with the configuration of the USB port on your computer. See the following file on the KODAK EASYSHARE Software CD: USB.htmlOr, go to: www.koda...

67 Chapter 9 Camera LCD Messages LCD Messages Message Cause Solution No images to display There are no pictures in the current storage location. Change your picture storage location setting ( page 11 ). Memory card requires formatting The card is corrupted or formatted for another digital camera. In...

70 Chapter 9 Camera Ready Light Status Camera Ready Light Light 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 ). Batteries are exhausted. Replace or recharge the batteries ( page 5 , page 56 ). Power switch was o...

72 Chapter 9 Troubleshooting—Camera Dock II Camera Dock II Problems Camera Dock Problem Cause Solution Pictures are not transferred to the computer AC adapter or USB cable is not securely connected. Check the connections ( page 53 ). Software is not installed. Install the software ( page 47 ). There...

73 Chapter 9 Camera Dock II Light Status Camera Dock Power/Transfer Light Light Status Cause Comment Light glows steady green Camera is properly seated in the Camera Dock. The camera and Camera Dock are operating normally. Light blinks green Pictures are being transferred to the computer. Light is o...

75 10 Getting Help Helpful Web Links http://www.kodak.com/go/pcbasics For help navigating through a WINDOWS-based computer and working with digital pictures. http://www.kodak.com/go/cx4300support For help with your KODAK EASYSHARE CX4300 Digital Camera. http://www.kodak.com/go/cx4300downloads To dow...

76 Chapter 10 Help in this User Guide See Chapter 9, Troubleshooting , for help with problems you may have with your camera, camera/computer connections, Camera Dock, or MMC/SD cards. Software Help For help with the software included on the KODAK EASYSHARE Software CD, see the Quick Start Guide or t...

77 Chapter 10 Telephone Numbers Australia 1800 147 701 Austria/Osterreich 0179 567 357 Belgium/Belgique 02 713 14 45 Brazil 0800 150000 Canada 1 800 465 6325 China 800 820 6027 Denmark/Danmark 3 848 71 30 Ireland/Eire 01 407 3054 Finland/Suomi 0800 1 17056 France 01 55 1740 77 Germany/Deutschland 06...

79 11 Appendix This appendix serves as a resource for technical information about your KODAK EASYSHARE CX4300 Digital Camera, KODAK EASYSHARE Camera Dock II, MMC/SD cards, batteries, and available accessories. Camera Specifications Specifications—KODAK EASYSHARE CX4 3 00 Digital Camera Pixel Resolut...

81 Chapter 11 Original Factory Settings—Camera Upgrading Your Software and Firmware Take advantage of the latest enhancements to your Kodak software and camera firmware. Software refers to the applications included on the KODAK EASYSHARE Software CD. Camera firmware is the internal software that run...

82 Chapter 11 Tips, Safety, Maintenance m Always follow basic safety precautions. Refer to the “Important Safety Instructions” booklet packed with your camera. m Do not allow any chemicals, such as suntan lotion, to come into contact with the painted surface of the camera. m If the camera has been s...

84 Chapter 11 Card File Naming Conventions m Pictures are named DCP_nnnn.JPG, and are numbered in the order in which they are taken. The first picture is named DCP_0001.JPG; the highest number allowed is DCP_9999.JPG. m When a card contains a picture named DCP_9999.JPG in the \DCIM\100K4300 folder, ...

85 Chapter 11 Using Your Batteries m Replacement Types —your camera can use the following battery types: – 2, 1.5 volt AA lithium batteries– 1, KODAK CRV3 Lithium Battery *– 1, KODAK EASYSHARE Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery Pack, rechargeable in the KODAK EASYSHARE Camera Docks * – 2, 1.2 volt AA Nickel...

86 Chapter 11 Expected Battery Life * Based on Kodak consumer battery life testing method. Battery-Saving Features The LCD or camera turn off when the camera has been inactive. Battery Type Pictures per Set of Batteries (approximate)* 2 AA KODAK Digital Camera Batteries 1 3 5 KODAK CRV3 Lithium Batt...

87 Chapter 11 Optional AC Adapter To save battery power, purchase a KODAK Digital Camera AC Adapter, 3-Volt on our Web site at http://www.kodak.com/go/cx4300accessories . m Use the AC Adapter, 3-Volt when reviewing, copying, and transferring pictures. m Connect the 3-Volt adapter to the camera’s DC-...

88 Chapter 11 Regulatory Information FCC Compliance and Advisory This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and 2) this device must accept any interference received, including interferen...

89 Chapter 11 Canadian DOC Statement DOC Class B Compliance— This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Observation des normes-Class B— Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. VCCI Class B ITE English translation: This is a Class B produc...

91 Index A about camera information, 44picture information, 33 AC adapter, optional, 87accessories, buying, 75adjusting exposure, 21picture quality, resolution, 22 alkaline batteries, warning, 5arrow button, 6auto flash, 16power-off, 86storage location, 11 B backlit scenes, 21batteries alkaline warn...