Kodak CX4300 User Manual
KODAK EASYSHARE CX4300
Digital Camera
User’s Guide
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Camera Front
Product Overview
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ON
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1 Shutter button 5 Viewfinder lens
2Flash unit 6 Lens
3 On / Off switch 7a USB connector
4 Self Timer light 7b DC in connector
Camera Bottom
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1 Camera Dock connector 2 Tripod mount socket
(door shown closed) 3 Battery door
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Camera Back
Product Overview
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1 Viewfinder 8 MMC/SD card door
2 Ready light 9 Flash button
3 LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) 10 Share button
4 Shutter button 11 Delete button
5 4-way arro w / Zoom / OK bu ttons 12 Review button
6 Wrist strap post 13 Menu button
7 Video out port
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Table of Contents
1 Getting Started ...................................................................1
Install the Software First ........................................................1
Need This Guide in Large Print? .............................................1
What Can I Do With My KODAK EASYSHARE CX4300
Digital Camera? ..........................................................................2
What Can I Do With My Digital Pictures? ...........................2
Camera Package Contents .................................................... 3
Attaching the Wrist Strap .................................................... 4
Attaching the Lens Cap.......................................................... 4
Loading the Batteries ............................................................. 5
Turning the Camera On and Off ............................................ 6
Using the 4-Way Arrow/Zoom/OK Button ......................... 6
Selecting a Language................................................................7
Setting the Clock ...................................................................... 8
Checking Camera Status........................................................ 9
Inserting an MMC/SD Card...................................................10
Choosing Internal Memory or MMC/SD Card.................... 11
Camera Modes .......................................................................... 12
2 Taking Pictures—Capture Mode .................................13
Take a Picture Anytime .......................................................... 13
Taking a Picture ........................................................................ 13
Liveview—Using the LCD to Frame Your Subject .......... 14
Quickview—Reviewing the Picture Just Taken ................15
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Using the Flash.........................................................................16
Using Digital Zoom....................................................................17
Changing Picture-Taking Options ........................................18
3 Reviewing Pictures—Review Mode ............................ 25
To Enter Review Mode............................................................ 25
To Access the Review Menus ..............................................26
Viewing Single Pictures.......................................................... 27
Viewing Multiple Pictures...................................................... 27
Deleting Pictures ....................................................................28
Magnifying Pictures ...............................................................28
Protecting Pictures From Deletion ...................................29
Running a Slide Show............................................................. 29
Displaying Pictures on a Television..................................... 31
Copying Pictures ..................................................................... 32
Viewing Picture Information .................................................33
4 Tagging Pictures—Share Mode ................................. 35
When Can I Tag My Pictures? ..............................................35
To Access Share Mode/Menus........................................... 35
Tagging Pictures for Printing ............................................. 36
Tagging Pictures for Emailing ............................................. 37
Tagging Pictures as Favorites............................................38
5 Customizing Camera Settings—Setup Mode .......39
To Access Setup Mode/Menus...........................................39
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Returning to the Previous Menu ........................................ 40
Changing the Print Quantity Default ...............................40
Turning Off Quickview ...............................................................41
Turning On Liveview...................................................................41
Setting Video Out................................................................... 42
Formatting Memory or MMC/SD Card ............................ 43
Viewing Camera Information ................................................ 44
6 Installing the Software ................................................45
System Requirements .......................................................... 45
Install the Software ...............................................................47
7 Connecting to the Computer ....................................... 49
Important—Before You Connect ...................................... 49
Connecting to the Computer............................................... 49
Transferring Pictures to Your Computer ........................50
Printing Pictures from Your Computer ............................ 50
Printing from an MMC/SD Card ......................................... 50
8 Using the KODAK EASYSHARE Camera Dock II ... 51
Camera Dock Package Contents .........................................51
Installing the Camera Insert ............................................... 52
Connecting the Camera Dock.............................................. 53
Installing the Battery Pack in the Camera..................... 54
Docking the Camera............................................................... 55
Charging the Battery Pack..................................................56
Transferring Pictures .............................................................57
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Caution When Using a Tripod............................................... 57
Earlier Camera Dock Model ..................................................58
9 Troubleshooting ..............................................................59
Troubleshooting—Camera ...................................................59
Troubleshooting—Camera Dock II ..................................... 72
10 Getting Help ....................................................................75
Helpful Web Links..................................................................... 75
Help in this User Guide .........................................................76
Software Help .......................................................................... 76
Telephone Customer Support.............................................. 76
11 Appendix ............................................................................ 79
Camera Specifications.......................................................... 79
Original Factory Settings—Camera..................................81
Upgrading Your Software and Firmware........................... 81
Tips, Safety, Maintenance ...................................................82
Picture Storage Capacities.................................................83
Locating Pictures on an MMC/SD Card...........................83
Card File Naming Conventions ............................................84
Using Your Batteries.............................................................85
Expected Battery Life .......................................................... 86
Battery-Saving Features.................................................... 86
Optional AC Adapter .............................................................87
Camera Dock II Specifications ............................................87
Regulatory Information........................................................ 88
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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 Large Print?
For a large print version of this User’s Guide:
1 Go to http://www.kodak.com/go/cx4300support.
2 Under Explore EasyShare, click Service and Support.
3 Under Manuals/Guides, View PDF, click your language to open the User’s
Guide.
4 On a WINDOWS-based computer or a MAC OS 8.6 and 9.X:
m With the User’s Guide open; from the File menu, select Print.
m In the Print window, select Fit to Page. This is important!
On MAC OS X:
m With the User’s Guide open; from the File menu, select Page Setup.
m Change Scale to 200%. This is important!
5 Print as usual.
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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.
Set Up —Customize your camera settings.
What Can I Do With My Digital Pictures?
Install the software from the KODAK EASYSHARE Software CD*, then:
Transfer—transfer pictures to your computer.
Share—automatically print, order online prints, and email your tagged
pictures.
Organize—use Favorites to easily organize, find, and retrieve your pictures
on your computer.
Edit—add special effects to your pictures, make a custom slide show, fix red-
eye, crop, rotate, and much more.
Print—print your pictures directly to your home printer. Order prints online.
Or purchase an optional KODAK Multimedia Card (MMC) or SD (Secure
Digital) Card and:
m Automatically print to any printer with an MMC/SD slot.
m Make prints at KODAK Picture Makers.
m Contact your local retailer for the availability to print professionally from
MMC/SD cards.
Refer to the Quick Start Guide or KODAK EASYSHARE Software Help for details
on working with your pictures.
* Some MAC operating systems may support limited KODAK EASYSHARE
Software features.
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Chapter 1
Camera Package Contents
Contents subject to change. Check box for contents listing.
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Camera
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Wrist strap
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Lens cap
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Custom camera insert*
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 camera insert fits your camera to the optional KODAK
EASYSHARE Camera Dock II. DO NOT DISCARD.
See page 51 for details about purchasing and using a Camera Dock.
56USB cable
Video cable (for viewi ng
pictures on televi si on)
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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 on the lens. Depress the
tabs on the lens cap, fit the cap on the lens,
and release the tabs.
To protect the lens, put the lens cap on
whenever you are not taking pictures.
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Chapter 1
Loading the Batteries
KODAK Digital Camera Batteries (2) or a KODAK CRV3 Lithium Battery are
included with your camera.*
1 Tur n 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 battery, as
shown.
or
IMPORTANT BATTERY INFORMATION
For acceptable battery life and to make sure your camera operates
dependably, do not use alkaline batteries.
See page 85 for the types of batteries you can use in your camera.
* If your camera was packaged with a KODAK EASYSHARE Camera Dock II, see
page 54 for details on using the KODAK EASYSHARE Ni-MH Rechargeable
Battery Pack.
4 Close the battery door.
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Chapter 1
Turning the Camera On and Off
1 Slide the On/Off switch to the On position.
ON
OFF
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 camera completes operations that are
in process.
Using the 4-Way Arrow/Zoom/OK Button
OK
View pictures—press to scroll through your pictures. Press to
display multiple thumbnails. See page 27.
Zoom—press to zoom in or out when taking pictures. See page 17.
Check status—press to display the status bar. See page 9.
Navigate menus—press and to scroll through the menus and
fields.
Select—press OK to make a selection.
Magnify—press OK to magnify a picture in Review mode. See page 28.
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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 Capture or Review mode, press the Menu button.
2 Highlight Setup , then press the OK button.
3 Highlight Language , then press the OK
button.
4 Press to highlight a language, then
press the OK button.
5 Press the Menu button to turn off the menu.
Text is displayed in the selected language.
This setting remains until you change it.
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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 Menu
OK
Menu
NOTE: Depending on your computer operating system, KODAK EASYSHARE
Software may allow your computer to automatically update the camera
clock when you connect the camera. See the KODAK EASYSHARE
Software Help for details.
button.
2 Highlight Setup , then press the OK
button.
3 Highlight Date & Time , then press the
OK button.
The date format is YYYY/MM/DD in a 24hour format.
4 Press to move through the fields.
Press to adjust the settings.
5 Press the OK button to accept the changes.
6 Press the Menu button to turn off the menu.
The setting remains until you change it.
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Chapter 1
Checking Camera Status
To check the current camera settings, press the down arrow in Capture mode
or the flash button any time:
or
Camera Status Icons
Auto
Off
Fill
Red-eye
Best
Better
Good
Date stamp Pictures remaining
Close up Storage location
Flash mode Camera mode
Quality Low Battery
Self Timer Digital Zoom
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Internal
Card
Capture
Review
Share
(icons not displayed
in Liveview)
Exhausted battery
(blinking)*
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 to power the camera.
The ready light blinks red for five seconds, then the camera turns off.
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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, card, or camera.
1 Turn off the camera.
2 Open the card door.
3 Orient the card as shown.
4 Push the card into the slot to seat the
connector. (To remove the card, push it in,
then release it. When the card is partially
Notched
corner
See page 83 for storage capacities. Purchase KODAK Multimedia Cards at your
Kodak retail dealer or on our Web site at http://www.kodak.com/go/
cx4300accessories.
ejected, pull it out.)
5 Close the door.
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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 storage capacities. Purchase KODAK Multimedia Cards at your
Kodak retail dealer or on our Web site at http://www.kodak.com/go/
cx4300accessories.
Changing Your Storage Location Setting
Use the Image Storage menu, available in Capture and Review modes, to
change the setting.
1 Turn on the camera.
2 Press the Menu button.
3 Select Image Storage , then press the OK button.
4 Press to highlight an option, then
press the OK button:
Auto (default)—the camera uses the
card if one is in the camera ; the
camera uses internal memory if no card is
in the camera .
Internal Memory—the camera always
uses internal memory, even if a card is
installed .
5 Highlight Continue, then press the OK button again.
The camera changes storage locations. The setting remains until you
change it and applies to all camera functions (Capture, Review).
6 Press the Menu button to turn off the menu.
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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
Review
Share
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
Pictures—Capture Mode. But remember,
you can press the Shutter button and take a
picture anytime, no matter what mode the
camera is in!
Review —a picture is displayed; the
mode icon is displayed on the LCD. See
Chapter 3, Reviewing Pictures—Review
Mode.
Share—Print, Email, and Favorites appear
in the menu bar; a picture is displayed. See
Chapter 4, Tagging Pictures—Share Mode.
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Setup
Setup—Setup mode is an option on both
the Capture and Review menus. The menu
bar is bright yellow; a picture is never
displayed. See Chapter 5, Customizing
Camera Settings—Setup Mode.
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 picture, make sure your picture storage location is set the
way you want it (see page 11).
Viewfinder
Ready light
The ready light blinks green while the picture is saved. The ready light
blinks orange if the flash is recharging or if there is an auto-exposure
error.
Shutter
CAUTION:
Do not insert or remove a card when the green ready light
is blinking. It may damage your pictures, card, or camera.
1 Use the Viewfinder to frame your subject.
(Or press the OK button to turn on Liveview.
See page 14.)
2 Press the Shutter button half-way down to
set the exposure and focus.
3 Press the Shutter button completely down to
take the picture.
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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 the LCD.
OK
4 Take the picture.
5 To turn off Liveview, press the OK button.
NOTE: Liveview quickly depletes battery power;
use it sparingly. To conserve battery
power, Liveview automatically turns off
after one minute.
To change the Liveview setting so it is on whenever the camera is on, see
page 41.
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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:
Delete
NOTE: To save battery power, you can turn off the Quickview feature. See
page 41.
m Review It. If you take no action, the picture
is saved.
m Delete it. Press the Delete button while the
picture and are displayed.
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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 option.
Current camera status icons are also
displayed (see page 9). The LCD screen
turns off after 3 seconds.
Auto Flash—flash fires when the lighting conditions require it.
When the picture is taken, the camera flashes twice, once to set
the exposure and once to take the picture.
Flash Off—flash never fires.
Fill Flash—flash fires every time you take a picture, regardless
of the lighting conditions. When the picture is taken, the camera
flashes twice, once to set the exposure and once to take the
picture.
Red-eye—flash fires three times, once to set the exposure, once
to reduce red-eye, and once to take the picture. The Red-eye
option remains in effect until you change it. See page 19 for an
exception with Close-up.
NOTE: All flash options (except Red-eye) revert to Auto when the camera is
turned off.
The camera uses slow shutter speeds in low-light conditions with the
flash turned off. Take care to avoid camera shake; use a tripod or place
the camera on a steady surface.
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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
NOTE: Digital zoom is turned off when you press the OK button, turn off the
when using Digital Zoom.
1 Press the OK button to turn on Liveview.
2 Press to activate the digital zoom.
The LCD displays the zoomed image and
the digital zoom icon .
3 Use the LCD to frame your subject, then take
the picture. You must use Liveview to take
the picture because the zoomed image is
only displayed through the LCD and not the
viewfinder.
camera, turn Close-up on or off, or when the camera enters Auto
power-off.
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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, press the Shutter button to take a picture and revert to Capture.
m Review mode, press the Review button.
m Share mode, press the Share button.
m Setup mode, and you got there from Capture, press the Menu button.
m Setup mode, and you got there from Review mode, press the Menu button.
To Access the Capture Menu
1 In Capture mode (LCD is blank, no picture is displayed), press the Menu
button.
2 Press the Menu button to turn off the menu.
Capture Menus
Close-up (page 19) Quality (page 22)
Self Timer (page 20) Date Stamp (page 23)
Image Storage (page 11) Orientation Sensor (page 24)
Exposure Compensation
(page 21)
Setup (page 39)
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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 On, then press the OK button.
4 Press the Menu button to turn off the menu
screen.
The Close-up icon appears in the
status bar and the LCD automatically
enters Liveview.
5 Use the LCD to frame your subject and take
the picture as usual.
The Close-up setting turns off when you turn off the camera.
NOTE: If the flash is set to Red-eye when you turn on Close-up, the flash setting
changes to Auto; the flash then changes back to Red-eye when you turn
off Close-up.
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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.
4 Press the Menu button to turn off the menu
screen.
Press Shutter
Self Timer light
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5 Place the camera on a flat surface or use a
tripod.
6 Press the Shutter button.
The red Self Timer light turns on for 8
seconds, then blinks for 2 seconds. The
ON
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picture is taken.
The Self Timer turns off after you take the
picture.
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 correcting pictures that are too light
or too dark.
1 In Capture mode, press the Menu button.
2 Highlight Exposure Compensation , then press the OK button.
3 Press to select the
Exposure Compensation setting.
m If your pictures are too light,
press to decrease (-) the
value.
m If your pictures are too dark,
press to increase (+) the
value.
4 Press the OK button to accept the
change and return to the menu
screen.
5 Press Menu to exit the menu
screen.
This setting remains until you
change it.
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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) for printing up to
11 x 14 in. (27.9 x 35.6 cm);
produces highest picture
FPO
4 Press the OK button.
5 Press the Menu button to turn off the menu screen.
This setting remains until you change it.
resolution, more detail, and
largest file sizes.
bar.
Better —(3.2 MP, high
compression) for printing up to 8
x 10 in. (20.3 x 25.4 cm);
pictures are medium resolution
with smaller file sizes.
appears in the status
bar.
Good — (0.8 MP) for
emailing or screen display;
pictures are lowest resolution
with smallest file sizes.
appears in the status bar.
appears in the status
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