Kodak CX7300 - Manual

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1 1 Getting started Package contents Not shown: Getting Started kit that includes User’s Guide, Start Here! guide, Kodak EasyShare software CD. (In some countries, the User’s Guide is provided on a CD. Contents may change without notice.) Installing the software first IMPORTANT: Install the software...

Getting started 2 Loading the batteries Two AA non-rechargeable starter batteries are included with your camera. For information on approved battery types and extending battery life, see page 3 . 1 Make sure the Mode dial is set to Off (see page 4 ). 2 On the bottom of the camera, slide the battery ...

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/cx7300accessories 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 prints with ...

Getting started 5 Selecting a language Selecting a language, first time The Language screen is displayed 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 current language (see Setting the date & t...

Getting started 6 5 When finished, press the OK button. 6 Press the Menu button to exit. NOTE: Depending on your computer operating system, Kodak EasyShare software may update the camera clock when you connect the camera. See the Kodak EasyShare software Help for details. Checking camera and picture...

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: 2 Use the viewfinder or camera screen to frame your subject. (Press the OK button to ...

Taking pictures and videos 9 Using the camera screen as a viewfinder IMPORTANT: The Liveview feature significantly depletes battery power; use it 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 ...

Taking pictures and videos 10 2 Press to zoom in or out, in 0.1X increments. 3 Press the Shutter button to take the picture. To turn off digital zoom, from the lowest setting, press . NOTE: You cannot use digital zoom for video recording. Using the flash Use the flash when you take pictures at night...

Taking pictures and videos 11 Changing picture-taking settings You can change settings to get the best results from your camera: 1 In any mode, 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 ...

Taking pictures and videos 12 Putting yourself in the picture or video The Self Timer creates 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 b...

Taking pictures and videos 13 5 Place the camera on a flat surface or use a tripod. 6 Compose the scene. Press the Shutter button, then move so that you are in the scene. The Self Timer light blinks slowly for 8 seconds (then quickly for 2 seconds) before the picture is taken. The Self Timer turns o...

Taking pictures and videos 14 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 the Kodak EasyShare software Help for details. Customizing...

Taking pictures and videos 15 Date Stamp (Still modes)Imprint the date on pictures. This setting remains until you change it. Turn the Date Stamp on or off, or change the date stamp format. Video Date Display (Video mode)Display capture date and time before the video starts. This setting remains unt...

16 3 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 a compatible Kodak EasyShare camera dock or Kodak EasyShare printer dock (sold separately) to review pictures and videos. Remember, press the Shutter...

Reviewing pictures and videos 17 3 To play or pause a video, press the OK button. NOTE: You can also press the Menu button, highlight Play Video , then press the OK button. To rewind a video, press during playback. To replay the video, press the OK button. To go to the previous or next picture or vi...

Reviewing pictures and videos 18 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 press the Menu button, highlight Magnify , then press the OK button. The picture is magnifie...

Reviewing pictures and videos 19 6 Highlight Exit, then press the OK button. Your selections are saved. 7 Press the Menu button to return to Review mode. Third—transfer to your computer When you transfer the tagged pictures and videos to your computer, the Kodak EasyShare software opens and categori...

Reviewing pictures and videos 20 3 Highlight Begin Show, then press the OK button. Each picture and video is displayed once, in the order in which you took them. 4 To cancel the Slide Show, press the OK button. Changing the slide show display interval The default interval setting displays each pictu...

Reviewing pictures and videos 21 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 image storage location is set to the location from which...

22 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 is recommended for full functionality. Install the software CAUTION:Install Kodak EasyShare software before connecting the camera or optional camera dock to the compu...

24 5 Sharing pictures and videos NOTE: Tags remain until removed. If a tagged picture or video is copied, the tag is not copied. Tagging pictures for printing 1 Press the Share button. 2 Press to locate a picture. 3 Press to highlight Print , then press the OK button.* 4 Press to select the number o...

Sharing pictures and videos 25 5 Press the OK button. 6 Press the Share button to exit. * To tag all pictures in the image storage location, highlight Print All , press the OK button, then select the number of copies as described above. Print All is not available in Quickview. **To remove the print ...

Sharing pictures and videos 26 4 To remove a selection, highlight a checked address, then press the OK button. To remove all email selections, highlight Clear All. 5 Highlight Exit, then press the OK button. Your selections are saved. The email icon appears in the status area. 6 Press the Share butt...

27 6 Connecting camera to computer 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 camera. 2 ...

Connecting camera to computer 28 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 Kodak EasyShare software. You can easily: ■ Upload your pictures. ■ Edit, enhance, and add borders to your pictures. ■ S...

29 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/cx7300support . Camera problems Problem Cause So...

Troubleshooting 32 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, visit www.kodak.com/go/camerasupport Camera po...

Troubleshooting 33 Camera screen messages Message Cause Solution No images to display There are no pictures in the current image storage location. Change image storage location setting ( page 12 ). Memory card requires formatting Card is corrupted or formatted for another digital camera. Insert a ne...

Troubleshooting 35 Camera ready light status Camera error #XXXX. See user’s guide. An error is detected. Turn the Mode dial off, then back on. If the message reappears, contact Customer Support ( page 36 ). Status Cause Solution Ready light does not turn on and the camera does not work. Camera is no...

36 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...

38 9 Appendix Camera specifications Kodak EasyShare CX7300 digital camera Color 24-bit, millions of colors Color modes Color, black & white, sepia Communication with computer USB, via: USB cable; compatible EasyShare camera dock or printer dock Dimensions Width DepthHeight 4.1 in. (103.5 mm)1.6 ...

Appendix 40 ■ 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 41 Video storage capacity Power-saving features 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/cx7300downloads . Regulatory c...

Appendix 42 If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: 1) reorient or relocate the receiving anten...

43 Index 1 A AA batteries expected life , 3 installing , 2 About , 15 accessories batteries , 2 , 3 buying , 36 SD/MMC card , 7 Album , 18 pre-tagging pictures/videos for , 13 alkaline batteries, warning , 3 auto flash , 10 power-down , 41 Auto mode , 8 B batteries alkaline warning , 3 door , iii ex...