Page 3 - Front View
Product features i Front View Side View 1 Microphone 6 Shutter button 2 Light sensor 7 Mode dial/Power 3 Self Timer/Video light 8 Speaker 4 Wrist strap post 9 Flash unit 5 Grip 10 Viewfinder 11 Lens/Lens cover 1 A/V Out, for television viewing 2 Slot for optional SD/MMC card 3 USB Port 7 6 3 2 1 5 9...
Page 4 - Back View
Product features ii Back View 1 Camera screen (LCD) 8 Ready light 2 Share button 9 Self Timer/Burst button 3 OK button (press) 10 Flash/status button 4 4-way controller 11 Zoom (Wide Angle/Telephoto) 5 DC-In (3V) ,for optional AC adapter 12 Grip 6 Delete button 13 Menu button 7 Viewfinder 14 Review ...
Page 5 - Top and Bottom Views
Product features iii Top and Bottom Views Top Bottom 1 Speaker 5 Locator for EasyShare camera dock or printer dock 2 Power light 6 Dock connector 3 Mode dial/Power 7 Tripod socket/locator for EasyShare camera dock or printer dock 4 Shutter button 8 Battery door 7 6 4 8 5 3 2 1
Page 6 - Table of contents
iv 1 Table of contents 1 Getting started ........................................................................... 1 Package contents .............................................................................. 1Installing the software first .........................................................
Page 8 - Getting started; Package contents; Installing the software first
1 1 Getting started Package contents Not shown: User’s guide (may be provided on a CD), Start Here! guide, Kodak EasyShare software CD. Contents may change without notice. Installing the software first IMPORTANT: Install the software from the Kodak EasyShare software CD before connecting the camera ...
Page 9 - Loading the batteries
Getting started 2 Loading the batteries Two AA non-rechargeable starter batteries are included with your camera. For information on replacing batteries and extending battery life, see page 3 . 1 Turn the Mode dial to Off. 2 On the bottom of the camera, slide the battery door and lift to open. 3 Inse...
Page 10 - Important battery information; Kodak battery replacement types/battery life; We do not recommend or support alkaline batteries; Extending battery life
Getting started 3 Important battery information Kodak battery replacement types/battery life Use the following types of batteries. Actual battery life may vary based on usage. We do not recommend or support alkaline batteries . For acceptable battery life, and to make sure your camera operates depen...
Page 11 - Kodak EasyShare camera dock—; Kodak EasyShare printer dock—; Kodak 3-volt AC adapter—; Battery safety and handling; Turning the camera on and off
Getting started 4 Visit www.kodak.com/go/cx7430accessories 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 or...
Page 12 - Changing the display; Setting the date and time
Getting started 5 Changing the display 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 butto...
Page 13 - Checking camera and picture status; Capture mode screen; Review screen
Getting started 6 Checking camera and picture status The icons that appear on the camera screen indicate the active camera and picture settings. If is displayed in the status area, press the Flash/Status button to display additional settings. Press to show/hide the status icons. Capture mode screen ...
Page 14 - Storing pictures on an SD/MMC card
Getting started 7 Flash/Status screen Press the Flash/Status button. The current camera status icons are displayed in the bottom half of the Flash screen. Storing pictures on an SD/MMC card Your camera has 16 MB of internal memory. You can purchase optional SD/MMC cards for removable, reusable stora...
Page 15 - Taking pictures and videos; Taking a picture; halfway; Taking a video
8 2 Taking pictures and videos Taking a picture 1 Turn the Mode dial to the mode you want to use. See page 9 for mode descriptions. The camera screen displays the mode name and description. To interrupt the description, press any button. 2 Use the viewfinder or camera screen to frame your subject. (...
Page 16 - Camera modes
Taking pictures and videos 9 Camera 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. Automatically fires a low-level fill flash. Subject should be at least 2...
Page 17 - Using the camera screen as a viewfinder; halfway and hold
Taking pictures and videos 10 Using the camera screen as a viewfinder IMPORTANT: The Liveview feature quickly depletes battery power; use it sparingly. 1 Turn the Mode dial to any Still position. 2 Press the OK button to turn on the camera screen. 3 Frame your subject in the camera screen. For more ...
Page 18 - Using the auto-focus framing marks; the rest of the way down
Taking pictures and videos 11 Using the auto-focus framing marks When using the camera screen as a viewfinder, framing marks indicate where the camera is focusing. For the best possible pictures, the camera attempts to focus on foreground subjects, even if the subjects are not centered in the scene....
Page 19 - Reviewing the picture or video just taken
Taking pictures and videos 12 Reviewing the picture or video just taken After you take a picture or video, the camera screen displays a Quickview for approximately 5 seconds. While the picture or video is displayed, you can: ■ Review: If you take no action, the picture/video is saved. ■ Play (video)...
Page 20 - Using optical zoom; Using digital zoom
Taking pictures and videos 13 Using 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 or 5.1 in. (13 cm) in Close-up mode. You can change optical zoom before (but not during) video recording...
Page 21 - Using the flash; Turning on the flash
Taking pictures and videos 14 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 Flash Rang...
Page 22 - Flash settings in each mode
Taking pictures and videos 15 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. Icon Capture mode Default flash setting Available flash settings (press the Flash bu...
Page 23 - Putting yourself in the picture; Putting yourself in the video
Taking pictures and videos 16 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 tripod. 2 In any Still mode, press the Self Timer button . The Self Timer ic...
Page 24 - Taking a burst series of pictures; Turn on burst; twice; Take the burst pictures
Taking pictures and videos 17 Taking a burst series of pictures Burst lets you to take up to 6 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 a...
Page 25 - Changing picture-taking settings
Taking pictures and videos 18 Changing picture-taking settings You can change settings to get the best results from your camera: 1 Press the Menu button. (Some settings are unavailable in some modes.) 2 Press to highlight the setting you wish to change, then press the OK button. 3 Choose an option, ...
Page 28 - Customizing your camera
Taking pictures and videos 21 Customizing your camera Use Setup to customize your camera settings. 1 In any mode, press the Menu button. 2 Press to highlight Setup , then press the OK button. 3 Press to highlight the setting you wish to change, then press the OK button. 4 Choose an option, then pres...
Page 30 - Pre-tagging for album names; First—on your computer; Third—transfer to your computer
Taking pictures and videos 23 Pre-tagging for album names Use the Set Album (Still or Video) feature to pre-select album names before you take pictures or videos. 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 o...
Page 31 - Viewing single pictures and videos; Viewing pictures and videos without extending the lens
24 3 Reviewing pictures and videos Press the Review button to view and work with your pictures and videos. To save battery power, use the optional Kodak EasyShare camera or printer dock, or Kodak 3-volt AC adapter. (See www.kodak.com/go/cx7430accessories .) Viewing single pictures and videos 1 Press...
Page 32 - Playing a video
Reviewing pictures and videos 25 Playing a video 1 Press the Review button. 2 Press to locate a video. (In Multi-up view, highlight a video, then press the OK button.) 3 To play or pause a video, press the OK button. NOTE: You can also press the Menu button, highlight , then press the OK button. To ...
Page 33 - Changing optional review settings
Reviewing pictures and videos 26 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. To ...
Page 34 - Protecting pictures and videos from deletion
Reviewing pictures and videos 27 Protecting pictures and videos from deletion 1 Press the Review button, then locate the picture or video. 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 appea...
Page 35 - Second—on your camera; Running a slide show; Starting the slide show
Reviewing pictures and videos 28 Second—on your camera 1 Press the Review button, then locate the picture or video. 2 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,...
Page 36 - Changing the slide show display interval; Running a continuous slide show loop
Reviewing pictures and videos 29 Changing the slide show display interval The default interval setting displays each picture for 5 seconds. You can increase the display interval up to 60 seconds. 1 On the Slide Show menu, press to highlight Interval, then press the OK button. 2 Select a display inte...
Page 37 - Copying pictures and videos; from; Copy pictures or videos:; Viewing picture/video information
Reviewing pictures and videos 30 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 whi...
Page 38 - Installing the software; Minimum system requirements
31 4 Installing the software Minimum system requirements NOTE: Mac OS 8.6 and 9.x do not support the Share button functions, including Favorites. Mac OS X version 10.2.x 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/cx743...
Page 39 - Install the software; connecting the camera or
Installing the software 32 Install the software 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. 1 Close all software applications that are open on your computer (including anti-virus ...
Page 40 - not; When can I tag my pictures and videos?; Press the Share button to tag pictures/videos:
33 5 Sharing pictures and videos NOTE: Tags remain until removed. If a tagged picture/video is copied, the tag is not copied. In a burst series, only the last picture is tagged during Quickview. When can I tag my pictures and videos? Press the Share button to tag pictures/videos: ■ Any time (The mos...
Page 41 - Tagging pictures for printing; Printing tagged pictures
Sharing pictures and videos 34 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. T...
Page 42 - Tagging pictures and videos for emailing; Third—transfer and email
Sharing pictures and videos 35 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. For details, click the Help button in the Kodak EasyShare...
Page 43 - Tagging pictures as favorites; Share your favorite pictures in 4 easy steps:
Sharing pictures and videos 36 Tagging pictures as favorites You can store your favorite pictures in the Favorites section of your camera’s internal memory, then share them with friends and family. Favorites are loaded into your camera after you transfer pictures to your computer. So you can keep an...
Page 44 - Optional settings; Removing all favorites from your camera
Sharing pictures and videos 37 Optional settings In Favorites mode, press the Menu button to access optional settings. NOTE: Pictures taken at the Best (3:2) quality setting are displayed at a 3:2 aspect ratio with a black bar at the top of the screen. (See Picture Quality, page 18 .) Removing all f...
Page 45 - connecting the; Transferring pictures with the USB cable
38 6 Connecting camera to computer 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. Transferring pictures with the USB cable 1 Turn off the camera. 2 Plug the labeled end of the USB ca...
Page 46 - Printing pictures from your computer; Printing from an optional SD/MMC card
Connecting camera to computer 39 Printing pictures from your computer For details on printing pictures from your computer, click the Help button in the Kodak EasyShare software. Ordering prints online Kodak EasyShare print service (provided by Ofoto www.ofoto.com ) is one of the many online print se...
Page 47 - Troubleshooting; Camera problems
40 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, see www.kodak.com/go/cx7430support . Camera problems Problem Cause Solu...
Page 50 - Camera screen messages
Troubleshooting 43 Camera screen messages Picture is too dark or underexposed. Flash is not on, or the subject was too far away for the flash to be effective. Move so there is no more than 11.8 ft (3.6 m) between the camera and the subject; 6.9 ft (2.1 m) in Telephoto. Auto exposure was not achieved...
Page 53 - Camera ready light status
Troubleshooting 46 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 4 ). Battery is exhausted. Recharge the battery or install a new one ( page 2 ). Mode dial was on when batteries were reloa...
Page 54 - Getting help; Helpful links; Before you call
47 8 Getting help Helpful links 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 Have the camera, camera dock...
Page 56 - Appendix; Camera specifications
49 9 Appendix Camera specifications For more specifications, visit www.kodak.com/go/cx7430support . Kodak EasyShare CX7430 zoom digital camera Color 24-bit, millions of colors Color modes Color, black & white, sepia Communication with computer USB 2.0, via USB cable, EasyShare camera dock, or pr...
Page 58 - Storage capacities; Picture storage capacity
Appendix 51 Tips, safety, maintenance ■ If the camera has been subjected to inclement weather or you suspect water has gotten inside the camera, turn off the camera and remove the batteries and card. Allow all components to air-dry for at least 24 hours before using the camera again. ■ Blow gently o...
Page 59 - Video storage capacity; Power-saving features
Appendix 52 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). See www.kodak.com/go/cx7430downloads. Minutes/seconds...
Page 60 - Regulatory compliance; FCC compliance and advisory; DOC Class B Compliance—; Observation des normes-Class B—
Appendix 53 Regulatory compliance 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 residentia...
Page 61 - VCCI Class B ITE
Appendix 54 VCCI Class B ITE English translation: This is a Class B product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference from Information Technology Equipment (VCCI). If this is used near a radio or television receiver in a domestic environment, it may cause radio interfer...
Page 62 - Index; Numerics
55 Index 1 Numerics 4-way controller , ii A A/V out , i , 29 AA battery, installing , 2 about picture, video , 30 about this camera , 22 AC adapter , 4 accessories AC adapter , 4 battery , 3 buying , 47 camera dock , 4 printer dock , 4 , 39 SD/MMC card , 7 album , 21 albums, tagging pictures for , 2...
