Kodak CX6330 - Manual

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

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 Quick Start Guide or Installing the Software, page 57 . 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 Sport, Night, Landscape, and Close-up modes to expand your capabilities. Capture Videos with Sound — Capture videos as QuickTime movies. Review — Display, protect, and delete pict...

3 Chapter 1 Package Contents Not shown: User’s Guide, Quick Start Guide, wrist strap, 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 Au...

4 Chapter 1 Loading the Batteries Two AA batteries (non-rechargeable) are included with your camera. 1 Turn the Mode dial to Off. 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 door. IMPORTANT BATTERY INFORMATIONFor acc...

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 On the Camera Turn the Mode dial from Off to any other position. 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 ). In Still and Video modes, status icons appear...

7 Chapter 1 Setting the Date and Time Setting the Date & Time, First Time The Date and 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. (Select Cancel to set th...

8 Chapter 1 Checking Camera Status The icons that appear on the camera screen indicate the active camera and picture settings. See page 9 for a list of the icons. To check the current camera settings: 1 Turn the Mode dial from the Off position. 2 If is displayed in the status area, press the Flash/S...

9 Chapter 1 Camera Screen Icons These icons appear on your camera screen when the settings are active. * For Capture mode descriptions, see page 14 . Capture Modes (found on Mode dial*) Camera/Picture Status Share Icons Quality Icons Video Auto Sport Self Timer Storage/Picture location Night Burst L...

10 Chapter 1 Inserting an MMC/SD Card Your camera has 16 MB of internal memory. However, optional MMC/SD cards provide removable, reusable storage for pictures and videos. CAUTION: CAUTION: CAUTION: CAUTION: The card can only be inserted one way; forcing it may damage the camera or card.Do not inser...

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

12 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: m Turn the Mode dial from the Off position, or m In any capture mode, press . — Memory Card — Intern...

13 2 Taking Pictures The camera is ready to take pictures anytime it is 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 11 ). Take a Picture 1 Turn the Mode dial ...

15 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 quickly depletes battery power; use it sparingly. 1 Turn the Mode dial to any On position. 2 ...

16 Chapter 2 Using the Auto Focus Framing Marks In Liveview, the framing marks indicate the area of your scene that the camera is focusing on. For the best possible pictures, the camera attempts to focus on foreground subjects, even if the subjects are not centered in the scene. 1 Press the OK butto...

17 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: m Review it: If you take no action, the picture is saved. m Share it: Press the Share button ...

18 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 23.6 in. (60 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...

19 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. Turning On the Flash Press the button repeatedly...

20 Chapter 2 Flash Settings in Each Mode For the best possible pictures, flash settings are pre-set for each capture mode. * When you change to Red-eye in these modes, it remains until you change it or turn off the camera. Icon Capture Mode Default Flash Setting Available Flash Settings (press the F...

21 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 Place the camera on a flat surface or use a tripod. 2 In any Still mode, press the Self Timer button. The Self Timer icon appears i...

22 Chapter 2 Taking a Burst Series of Pictures Burst lets you to take up to 4 pictures in quick succession (approximately 3 frames per second). Burst is ideal for capturing sporting events or objects in motion. Flash and Self Timer are disabled when you use Burst. Turn On Burst In any Still mode, pr...

23 Chapter 2 Changing Optional Settings Press the Menu button to access optional picture-taking settings. Not all menu options are available in all modes. Menu button Mode dial Menu Options Available Picture Taking Modes Video Auto Sport Night Landscape Close-up Image Storage ( page 11 ) Exposure Co...

24 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 ...

25 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 Quality , then press the OK button. 3 Highlight an option: Best (3.1 MP)— for printing up to 11 x 14 in.(28 x 36 cm); pictures are highest res...

26 Chapter 2 Setting Color Mode Use Color Mode to choose color tones.NOTE: Once a picture is taken, its color mode cannot be changed on the camera. 1 In any Still mode, press the Menu button. 2 Press to highlight Color Mode , then press the OK button. 3 Press to highlight an option, then press the O...

27 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...

28 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...

29 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...

31 3 Taking Videos Use Video mode to take videos or to customize video-taking settings. Before taking a video, make sure your storage location is set the way you want it (see page 11 ). NOTE: Flash is not available in Video mode. Change Optical Zoom before (but not during) video recording. Sound is ...

32 Chapter 3 Quickview—Reviewing the Video Just Taken After you take a video, the camera screen displays the first frame of the video for approximately 5 seconds. While the frame is displayed, you can: m Play it: Press the OK button. Press OK again to pause the video. If the camera is connected to a...

33 Chapter 3 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 23.6 in. (60 cm) to the subject. When you turn on the camera, the lens extends to the Wide Angle position.NOTE: You can change Optical Zoom before (b...

35 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 Place the camera on a flat surface or use a tripod. 2 Turn the Mode dial to Video , then press the Self Timer button. 3 Press to hi...

37 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 to review pictures and videos (see page 63 ). Remember, press the Shutter button to take a picture anyt...

38 Chapter 4 Viewing Multiple Pictures and Videos 1 Press the Review button. 2 Press . NOTE: You can also press the Menu button, highlight , then press the OK button. Thumbnails of nine pictures and videos are displayed at once. 3 Press to display the previous or next row of thumbnails. 4 Press to s...

39 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...

40 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...

41 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...

42 Chapter 4 Second—On Your Camera 1 Press the Review button. 2 Locate a picture, then press the Menu button. 3 Press to highlight Album , then press the OK button. 4 Press to highlight an album folder, then press the OK button. To add other pictures to the same album, press to scroll through the pi...

43 Chapter 4 Running a Slide Show Use the Slide Show to display your pictures and videos on the camera screen. To run a slide show on a television or on any external device, see page 44 . To save battery power, use an optional Kodak AC adapter, 3-volt (see page 99 ). Starting the Slide Show 1 Press ...

44 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 Press to highlight On, then press the OK button. When you start a slide show, it repeats until you cancel i...

45 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: 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. ...

46 Chapter 4 Displaying Video Date To display the capture date and time before the video starts: 1 Press the Review button, then press the Menu button. 2 Press to highlight Video Date Display , then press the OK button. 3 Press to highlight an option, then press the OK button. 4 Press the Menu butto...

47 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: m Any time (the last picture taken and the Share menu are di...

48 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...

49 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...

50 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...

51 6 Customizing Your Camera Settings Use Setup to customize camera settings according to your preferences. To Access Setup Mode/Menus 1 In any Capture mode (or in Review), press the Menu button. 2 Press to highlight Setup Menu , then press the OK button. Setup Menus Return to previous menu Date &am...

52 Chapter 6 Changing the Default Print Quantity The Default Print Quantity setting determines the value that is displayed on the Share Print screen ( page 48 ). The default value is 1. 1 Press the Menu button. 2 Press to highlight Setup Menu , then press the OK button. 3 Press to highlight Default ...

53 Chapter 6 Turning On Liveview in Still Modes The Liveview feature lets you use the camera screen as a viewfinder (see page 15 ). The default setting is Liveview Off. IMPORTANT: Liveview quickly depletes battery power; use it sparingly. To change the Liveview default to On: 1 Press the Menu button...

54 Chapter 6 Changing Advanced Digital Zoom You can customize the way the Advanced Digital Zoom turns on. 1 Press the Menu button. 2 Press to highlight Setup Menu , then press the OK button. 3 Press to highlight Advanced Digital Zoom , then press the OK button. 4 Press to highlight an option: Contin...

55 Chapter 6 Setting Video Out Video Out is a regional setting that lets you connect to a television or other external device (see page 55 ). 1 Press the Menu button. 2 Press to highlight Setup Menu , then press the OK button. 3 Press to highlight Video Out , then press the OK button. 4 Press to hig...

56 Chapter 6 Formatting Internal Memory or MMC/SD Card CAUTION: CAUTION: CAUTION: 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 O...

57 7 Installing the Software NOTE: To install software on computers running Windows 2000, Windows XP Pro, or Mac OS X, you need administrator privileges. See your computer user’s guide. Windows System Requirements m Personal computer running Windows 98, 98SE, ME, 2000, or XP OS m 233 MHz processor o...

58 Chapter 7 Mac OS X System Requirements m Macintosh computer with a G3 or G4 processor m Mac OS 10.1.2, minimum m 128 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...

59 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: CAUTION: CAUTION: CAUTION: Install Kodak EasyShare software before connecting the camera or optional dock to the...

61 8 Connecting Camera to Computer CAUTION: CAUTION: CAUTION: CAUTION: Install Kodak EasyShare software before connecting the camera or optional 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 usi...

62 Chapter 8 NOTE: Visit 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...

63 9 Using the Camera Dock 6000 The Kodak EasyShare camera dock 6000: m Makes it easy to transfer pictures and videos to the computer. m Charges the included Kodak EasyShare Ni-MH rechargeable battery pack. (Install the battery pack in the camera for charging.) m Supplies power to the camera. You ca...

64 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 the Kodak EasyShare CX63...

65 Chapter 9 Connecting the Camera Dock 6000 After the Kodak EasyShare software is loaded (see page 57 ), connect the camera dock to your computer and to a power outlet. You need: m The USB cable included with your camera m The 5-volt AC adapter included with the camera dock IMPORTANT: Make sure you...

66 Chapter 9 Installing the Rechargeable Battery You received (2) Kodak Max digital camera batteries (AA) with your camera. To take full advantage of your camera dock 6000, replace the AA batteries with the Kodak EasyShare Ni-MH rechargeable battery pack that is packaged with the camera dock. 1 Open...

67 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. NOTE: If a USB cable is plugged into the came...

68 Chapter 9 Charging the Battery 1 Make sure the Kodak EasyShare Ni-MH rechargeable battery pack is installed in the camera (see page 66 ). 2 Turn off the camera and place it in the camera dock (see page 67 ). If the battery requires charging, charging begins after a brief battery check. m Full cha...

69 Chapter 9 Transferring Pictures With the Dock After the Kodak EasyShare software is loaded on your computer (see page 57 ), 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...

70 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...

71 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...

73 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/cx6330support . Camera Proble...

78 Chapter 10 Camera/Computer Communications Problem Cause Solution The computer cannot communicate with the camera. 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/go/camerasupport Camera power ...

79 Chapter 10 MMC/SD 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 57 ). Software is ins...

80 Chapter 10 Camera Screen Messages Memory card full Storage is full. Transfer pictures and videos to the computer ( page 61 or page 69 ), 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, ...

84 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 ). Batteries are exhausted. Recharge the battery ( page 68 ) or install new ones ( page 97 ). Mode dial was on when batteries ...

87 11 Getting Help Helpful Links Help in this Manual See Troubleshooting, page 73 for help with problems you may have with your camera, camera/computer connections, or MMC/SD cards. See page 71 for help with EasyShare camera dock 6000. Help with your camera www.kodak.com/go/cx6330support Help with W...

88 Chapter 11 Software Help Click the Help button in the Kodak EasyShare software. 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 m Have the camera or camera dock connected to ...

89 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...

91 12 Appendix Camera Specifications For more specifications, visit www.kodak.com/go/cx6330support . Kodak EasyShare CX6330 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...

93 Chapter 12 Original Factory Settings 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 Digital Zoom initiation Pause Exposure Compensation 0.0 Flash Auto, Night: Auto flashSport: Auto flashLandscape, Clos...

94 Chapter 12 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). See www.kodak.com/go/cx6330downloads. Tips, Safety, Maintenance m Always follow basic safety pre...

95 Chapter 12 Storage Capacities File sizes can vary. You may be able to store more or fewer pictures and videos. Video Storage Capacity Picture Storage Capacity Minutes/seconds of video 16 MB internal memory 1 min. 16 MB MMC/SD 1 min. 32 MB MMC/SD 2 min., 15 sec. 64 MB MMC/SD 4 min., 30 sec. 128 MB...

96 Chapter 12 Locating Pictures and Videos on a Card Pictures stored on MMC/SD 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 following description of th...

97 Chapter 12 m If you use the card in a camera other than the Kodak EasyShare CX6330 zoom digital camera, and that camera manufacturer adheres to this file structure standard, the \DCIM folder contains a folder named by that camera. For more information, refer to the documentation that accompanied ...

98 Chapter 12 m To lengthen battery life , limit the following activities: – Using Liveview (using the camera screen as the viewfinder, see page 15 ) – Reviewing your pictures on the camera screen (see page 37 ) – Excessive use of the flash m Dirt on the battery contacts can affect battery life. Wip...

100 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...

101 Index Numerics 4-way controller, ii A A/V out, iii, 44, 55AA battery, installing, 4about camera information, 56picture, video, 46 AC adapter, 99accessories battery, 97buying, 87camera dock, 63MMC/SD card, 10printer dock, 62 advanced digital zoom changing, 54using, 18 albums, tagging pictures for...