Kodak CX6230 - Manual

iv Product Overview Top and Bottom Views 1 Shutter button 3 Battery door 2 Mode dial 4 Tripod socket/locator, dock 6000 5 Dock connector 6 Locator, dock 6000 5 4 1 2 6 3

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

1 1 Getting Started Install Software First Install the software from the Kodak EasyShare software CD before connecting the camera (or camera dock) to the computer. Failure to do so may cause the software to load incorrectly. See the Start Here! guide or Installing the Software, page 61 . Need This U...

2 Chapter 1 What Can I Do With My Camera? Capture Still Pictures — Use Auto mode to enjoy point-and-shoot operation. Use Night, Landscape, and Close-up modes to expand your capabilities. Capture Videos — Capture videos as QuickTime movies. Review — Display, protect, and delete pictures and videos; t...

3 Chapter 1 Package Contents Not shown: User’s Guide, Quick Start Guide, Kodak EasyShare software CD. (In some countries, the User’s Guide is provided on a CD. Contents may change without notice.) 1 Camera 4 USB cable 2 Custom dock insert (for camera dock 6000 or printer dock 6000) 5 Audio/video cab...

4 Chapter 1 Loading the Batteries Two AA digital camera batteries (non-rechargeable) 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 batteries, as shown. 4 Close the battery door. IMPORTANT BATTERY INFORMATION...

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, then glows green when the camera is ready to take pictures (or videos, if the mode dial is set to )...

7 Chapter 1 Adjusting the Display If you want to Then do this Turn the camera screen on (enter Liveview) or off . Press the OK button. Change the Liveview setting so that it is on whenever the camera is on. See Turning On Liveview in Still Modes, page 57 . Redisplay the status icons . Press . Turn o...

8 Chapter 1 Setting the Date and Time Setting the Date & Time, First Time The Date & Time have been reset message appears the first time you turn on the camera or if the battery is removed for an extended time. 1 SET DATE & TIME is highlighted. Press the OK button. The Date & Time sc...

9 Chapter 1 Checking Camera Status The icons that appear on the camera screen indicate the active camera and picture settings. See page 10 for a list of the icons. To check the current camera settings: ! Turn the Mode dial from the Off position.If is displayed in the status area, press the Flash/Sta...

10 Chapter 1 Camera Screen Icons These icons appear on your camera screen when the settings are active. *For all flash icons, see page 22 . Capture Modes (also on Mode dial) Camera/Picture Status Share Icons Quality Icons Protect Video Auto Night Self Timer Storage/Picture location Landscape Burst C...

11 Chapter 1 Inserting an MMC/SD Card Your camera has 16 MB of internal memory. However, optional SD/MMC cards provide removable, reusable storage for pictures and videos. CAUTION: The card should only be inserted as explained below. If inserted incorrectly, the door won’t close, and forcing it may ...

12 Chapter 1 Choosing Internal Memory or SD/MMC Card The camera offers two options for storing pictures and videos: Internal Memory — Store pictures and videos in 16 MB internal memory. SD/MMC Card — Store pictures and videos on a card. The number of pictures or length of videos depends on the size ...

13 Chapter 1 Checking Your Storage Setting In Still and Video modes , the storage location icon that appears in the status area indicates the camera’s storage location. To check the location, either: ! Turn the Mode dial from the Off position, or ! In any capture mode, press . — Memory Card — Intern...

14 Chapter 1 Important Battery Information Choose the replacement battery that fits your needs—and get the best performance. Kodak Battery Replacement Types/Battery Life Your camera can use the following types of batteries. Actual battery life may vary based on usage. We do not recommend or support ...

15 Chapter 1 Extending Battery Life ! Limit the following activities that quickly deplete battery power: – Reviewing your pictures on the camera screen (see page 41 ) – Using Liveview (see page 19 ) – Using Quickview (see page 20 and page 36 ). – Excessive use of the flash ! Purchase an optional Kod...

17 2 Taking Pictures The camera is ready to take pictures when 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 Turn the Mode di...

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 screen to frame your subject.IMPORTANT: Liveview significantly reduces battery life. 1 Turn the Mode dial to any Still capture position. 2 Pre...

20 Chapter 2 Quickview—Reviewing the Picture Just Taken After you take a picture, the camera screen displays a Quickview of that picture for approximately 5 seconds. While the picture is displayed, you can: ! Review it: If you take no action, the picture is saved. ! Share it: Press the Share button ...

21 Chapter 2 Using the Optical Zoom Use Optical Zoom to get up to 3X closer to your subject. Optical zoom is effective when the lens is no closer than 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 f...

22 Chapter 2 Using the Flash Use the flash when you take pictures at night, indoors, or outdoors in heavy shadows. You can change the flash setting in any Still mode; the default flash setting is restored when you exit the mode or turn off the camera. Setting the Flash Press the button repeatedly to...

23 Chapter 2 Flash Settings in Each Mode For the best possible pictures, flash settings are pre-set for each capture mode. * In these modes, when you change to Red-eye, it remains until you change it. Icon Capture Mode Default Flash Setting Available Flash Settings (press the Flash button to change)...

24 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: ! Any mode, pres...

25 Chapter 2 Changing Optional Settings Press the Menu button to access optional picture-taking settings. All menu options are not available in all modes. Menu button Mode dial Turn for picturetaking modes

27 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 any Still mode, press the Menu button. 2 Press to highlight the Self Timer icon , then press the OK button. 3 Highlight On, then...

28 Chapter 2 Setting Exposure Compensation Use Exposure Compensation to control how much light enters the camera. This setting is useful for taking pictures in high-contrast scenes, or for retaking pictures when you are not satisfied with the brightness. Adjust the exposure by plus or minus 2 steps ...

29 Chapter 2 Setting Picture Quality Use the Quality setting to select a picture resolution. 1 In any Still mode, press 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...

30 Chapter 2 Taking a Burst Series of Pictures Burst lets you to take up to 3 pictures in quick succession (approximately 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, press the M...

31 Chapter 2 Setting Color Mode Use Color Mode to control color tones and moods. 1 In any Still mode, press the Menu button. 2 Press to highlight the Color Mode icon , then press the OK button. 3 Highlight an option, then press the OK button: Color (default) —for color pictures. Black & White —f...

32 Chapter 2 Pre-tagging for Album Names Use the Set Album (Still) feature to pre-select album names before you take pictures. Then, all the pictures you take are tagged with those album names. First—On Your Computer Use Kodak EasyShare software, V 3.0 or higher, to create album names on your comput...

33 Chapter 2 Third—Transfer to Your Computer When you transfer the tagged pictures to your computer, the Kodak EasyShare software opens and categorizes your pictures in the appropriate album folder. See the Kodak EasyShare software Help for details. Placing the Date on Pictures Use the Date Stamp se...

34 Chapter 2 Setting the Orientation Sensor If you rotate the camera to take 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 the default. You can turn it off so that pictures are not...

35 3 Taking Videos Use Video mode to take videos and to customize video-taking settings. Before you take a video, make sure your picture storage location is set the way you want it (see page 12 ). NOTE: Flash is not available in Video mode. Change Optical Zoom before (but not during) video recording...

36 Chapter 3 Quickview—Reviewing the Video Just Taken After you take a video, the camera processes 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 video. ! Share ...

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: You can change Optical Zoom before (but not during) video recording. 1 Use the viewfinder or camera screen to frame your subject....

39 Chapter 3 Putting Yourself in the Video The Self Timer creates a 10-second delay between the time you press the Shutter button and the time video recording begins. 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 pr...

41 4 Reviewing Pictures and Videos Press the Review button to view and work with your pictures and videos. To save battery power, place your camera in the optional Kodak EasyShare camera dock 6000 or Kodak EasyShare printer dock 6000 to review pictures and videos (see page 67 ). Remember, press the ...

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 button, highlight , then press th...

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 Delete button. 3 Press to highlight an option, then press the OK button: PICTURE or VIDEO— deletes the displayed picture or video. EXIT— exits...

44 Chapter 4 Changing Optional Review Settings In Review mode, press the Menu button to access optional review 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. NOTE: You can also pres...

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 , then press the OK button. The picture or video is protected and cannot be deleted. The Protect icon appears with t...

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 Computer Use Kodak EasyShare software, V 3.0 or higher, to create album names on your computer, then copy up to 32 album names to the cam...

47 Chapter 4 Third—Transfer to Your Computer When you transfer the tagged pictures and videos to your computer, the Kodak EasyShare software opens and categorizes your pictures and videos in the appropriate album folder. See Kodak EasyShare software Help for details. Running a Slide Show Use the Sli...

48 Chapter 4 Running a Continuous Slide Show Loop When you turn on Loop, 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 OK button. When you start a slide show, it repeats until you cancel it by pres...

49 Chapter 4 Copying Pictures and Videos You can copy pictures and videos from a card to internal memory 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 location is set to the location from which you are copying. ...

50 Chapter 4 Displaying Video Date To display the capture date and time (only during video playback on the camera): 1 Press the Review button, then press the Menu button. 2 Press to highlight Video Date Display , then press the OK button. 3 Highlight an option, then press the OK button. 4 Press the ...

51 5 Sharing Pictures and Videos The Share button lets you “tag” your pictures and videos. When they are transferred to your computer, you can share: When Can I Tag My Pictures and Videos? Press the Share button to tag pictures and videos: ! Any time (the last picture taken and the Share menu are di...

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 copies (0-99). Zero removes the tag for that picture. The Print icon appears in the status area. The default quantit...

53 Chapter 5 Tagging Pictures and Videos for Emailing First—On Your Computer 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. Second—Tag On Your Camera 1 Press the Share button. Press to locate a pictu...

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 To remove the tag, press the OK button again. 4 Press the Share button to exit the menu...

55 6 Customizing Your Camera Settings Use Setup to customize camera settings according 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 ( ...

56 Chapter 6 Changing the Default Print Quantity The Default Print Quantity setting determines the value that is displayed on the Share Print screen ( page 51 ). The default value is 1. 1 Press the Menu button. 2 Press to highlight Setup Menu , then press the OK button. 3 Highlight the Default Print...

57 Chapter 6 Turning On Liveview in Still Modes The Liveview feature lets you use the camera screen as a viewfinder (see page 19 ). The default setting is Liveview Off. Press the OK button to turn it on. IMPORTANT: Liveview significantly reduces battery life. To change the Liveview default to On: 1 ...

58 Chapter 6 Changing Digital Zoom 1 Press the Menu button. 2 Press to highlight Setup Menu , then press the OK button. 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 Telephoto b...

59 Chapter 6 Setting Video Out Video Out is a regional setting that lets you connect your camera to a television or other external device (see page 48 ). 1 Press the Menu button. 2 Press to highlight Setup Menu , then press the OK button. 3 Highlight the Video Out icon , then press the OK button. 4 ...

60 Chapter 6 Formatting Internal Memory or SD/MMC Card CAUTION: Formatting erases all pictures and videos, including those that are protected. Removing a card during formatting may damage the card. 1 Press the Menu button. 2 Press to highlight Setup Menu , then press the OK button. 3 Highlight Forma...

61 7 Installing the Sof tware NOTE: To install software on computers running Windows 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 opera...

62 Chapter 7 Mac OS X System Requirements ! Macintosh computer with 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 resolution of 800 x 600 pixels; thousands or millions of...

63 Chapter 7 Install the Software For information on the software applications included on the Kodak EasyShare software CD, click the Help button in the Kodak EasyShare software. CAUTION: Install Kodak EasyShare software before connecting the camera or optional camera dock to the computer. Failure t...

65 8 Connecting Camera to Computer 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. You can transfer pictures and videos from the camera to the computer using: ! The (included)...

66 Chapter 8 NOTE: Go to www.kodak.com/go/howto for an online tutorial on connecting. You can also use a Kodak multi-card reader or Kodak SD multimedia card reader-writer to transfer your pictures. Printing Pictures From Your Computer For details on printing pictures from your computer, click the He...

67 9 Using the Camera Dock 6000 The Kodak EasyShare camera dock 6000: ! Makes it easy to transfer pictures and videos to the computer. ! Charges the included Kodak EasyShare Ni-MH rechargeable battery pack. (Install the battery pack in the camera for charging.) ! Supplies power to the camera. You ca...

68 Chapter 9 Installing the Custom Camera Insert A universal insert is pre-installed in the camera dock. It allows all Kodak EasyShare CX/DX6000 series and LS600 series cameras to use the camera dock.A custom insert is included with your camera. It provides a perfect fit for your Kodak EasyShare CX6...

69 Chapter 9 Connecting the Camera Dock 6000 After the Kodak EasyShare software is loaded (see page 61 ), connect the camera dock to your computer and to a power outlet. You need: ! The USB cable included with your camera ! The AC adapter, 5-volt included with the camera dock IMPORTANT: Make sure yo...

70 Chapter 9 Installing the Rechargeable Battery You received non-rechargeable batteries with your camera. To take full advantage of your camera dock 6000, replace the batteries with the Kodak EasyShare Ni-MH rechargeable battery pack that is packaged with the camera dock. 1 Open the battery door on...

71 Chapter 9 Docking the Camera To 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 the camera screen. 2 Turn off the camera. 3 Match the connector and alignment pins on t...

72 Chapter 9 Charging the Battery 1 Make sure the Kodak EasyShare Ni-MH rechargeable battery pack is installed in the camera (see page 70 ). 2 Turn off the camera and place it in the camera dock (see page 71 ). If the battery requires charging, charging begins after a brief battery check. ! Full cha...

73 Chapter 9 Transferring Pictures With the Dock After the Kodak EasyShare software is loaded on your computer (see page 61 ), you can transfer pictures and videos from your camera to your computer. 1 Turn off the camera and place it in the camera dock. 2 Push the Transfer button. The Transfer light...

74 Chapter 9 Reviewing Pictures and Videos When the camera is in the dock, the camera is powered by the dock, not the camera batteries. Save battery power by using the dock to review pictures and videos on the camera screen. 1 Turn on the camera and place it in the camera dock. 2 Press the Review bu...

75 Chapter 9 Troubleshooting—Camera Dock 6000 Earlier Cameras and Docks Your Kodak EasyShare camera dock 6000 requires a Kodak EasyShare CX/DX6000 or LS600 series digital camera.Earlier camera models (Kodak EasyShare 4000 series and previous) require the original Kodak EasyShare camera dock or camer...

77 10 Troubleshooting When you have questions about your camera or camera dock 6000, start here. Additional technical information is available in the ReadMe file located on the Kodak EasyShare software CD. For updates to Troubleshooting information, see www.kodak.com/go/cx6230support . Camera Proble...

81 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 75 .) There is a problem with the configuration of the USB port on the computer. See this file on the EasyShare software C...

82 Chapter 10 SD/MMC Cards and Internal Memory Cannot transfer pictures. (The Add New Hardware Wizard cannot locate drivers.) Software is not installed. Disconnect USB cable. (If using camera dock, disconnect cable and remove camera from dock). Install EasyShare software ( page 61 ). Software is ins...

83 Chapter 10 Camera Screen Messages Memory card full Storage is full. Transfer pictures 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...

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 new one ( page 4 ). Mode dial was on when battery was r...

91 11 Getting Help Helpful Web Links Help in this Manual See Troubleshooting, page 77 for help with problems you may have with your camera, camera/computer connections, or SD/MMC cards. See page 75 for help with the EasyShare camera dock 6000. Software Help Click the Help button in the Kodak EasySha...

92 Chapter 11 Telephone Customer Support If you have questions concerning the operation of the software 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 informatio...

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 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...

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; EasyShare camera dock 6000; or printer dock 6000 Dimensions Width DepthHeight 4.1 in. (104 mm)...

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 2003/01/01; 12:00 Date/Time Stamp Off Default Print Quantity 1 Exposure Compensation 0.0 Flash Still: Auto Video: Off Image Storage...

99 Chapter 12 ! Wipe the outside of the camera with a clean, dry cloth. Never use harsh or abrasive cleaners or organic solvents on the camera or any of its parts. ! Connect a tripod directly to the camera; do not connect a tripod to the camera dock. ! Service agreements are available in some countr...

100 Chapter 12 Picture Storage Capacity Locating Pictures and Videos on a Card Pictures stored on SD/MMC Cards use a standard (DCF-Digital Camera Format) agreed upon by many camera manufacturers. This lets you use the cards in different cameras. If you use a card reader to retrieve your files, the f...

102 Chapter 12 Optional AC Adapter You can purchase an optional Kodak digital camera AC adapter, 3-volt to power your camera. Use it to save battery power when reviewing and transferring pictures. 1 Connect the AC adapter to the DC-In port. 2 Connect the other end of the AC adapter to an electrical ...

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 are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.This...

105 Index Numerics 4-way controller, ii, 6 A A/V out, iii, 48, 59AC adapter 3-volt, camera, 1025-volt, camera dock, 69 accessories AC adapter, camera, 102battery, 15buying, 91camera dock, 67printer dock, 66SD/MMC card, 11 adjusting screen display, 7albums, tagging in review mode, 46pictures, 32video...