Kodak CX6230 User Manual
Kodak EasyShare
CX6230 zoom digital camera
User’s Guide
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For interactive tutorials, www.kodak.com/go/howto
Eastman Kodak Company
343 State Street
Rochester, New York 14650
© Eastman Kodak Company, 2003
All screen images are simulated.
Kodak, EasyShare, Max, and Retinar are trademarks of Eastman Kodak
Company.
P/N 6B8755
Front View
Product Overview
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1 Microphone 6 Card door
2 Light sensor 7 Shutter button
3 Self Timer/Video light 8 Flash unit
4 Wrist strap post 9 Viewfinder lens
5 Grip 10 Lens
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Back View
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Product Overview
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1 Camera screen (LCD) 9 Flash/Status button
2 Share button (page 51) 10 Mode dial/Off (page 17, page 6)
3 OK button (press) 11 Shutter button
4 DC-In (3V) for
optional AC adapter
5 4-way controller 13 Thumb rest
6 Delete button 14 Menu button
7 Viewfinder 15 Review button
8 Ready light
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12 Zoom (Wide Angle/Telephoto)
Side View
Product Overview
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1 A/V Out, for television viewing
2 Slot for optional SD/MMC card
3USB Port
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Product Overview
Top and Bottom Views
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1 Shutter button 3 Battery door
2 Mode dial 4 Tripod socket/locator, dock 6000
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5 Dock connector
6 Locator, dock 6000
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Table of Contents
1 Getting Started ...................................................................1
Install Software First................................................................1
Need This User Guide in Larger Print? .................................1
What Can I Do With My Camera?...........................................2
What Can I Do With My Pictures and Videos?...................2
Package Contents..................................................................... 3
Loading the Batteries............................................................. 4
Attaching the Wrist Strap.................................................... 5
Turning the Camera On and Off............................................6
Using the OK Button and 4-way Controller......................6
Adjusting the Display ...............................................................7
Setting the Date and Time.................................................... 8
Checking Camera Status........................................................ 9
Camera Screen Icons..............................................................10
Inserting an MMC/SD Card.................................................... 11
Choosing Internal Memory or SD/MMC Card................... 12
Important Battery Information...........................................14
2 Taking Pictures ................................................................. 17
Take a Picture ........................................................................... 17
Picture-Taking Modes.............................................................18
Liveview—Framing with the Camera Screen....................19
Quickview—Reviewing the Picture Just Taken ...............20
Using the Digital Zoom........................................................... 21
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Using the Flash........................................................................ 22
Changing Picture-Taking Options.......................................24
Changing Optional Settings ................................................ 25
Putting Yourself in the Picture........................................... 27
Setting Exposure Compensation .......................................28
Setting Picture Quality.........................................................29
Taking a Burst Series of Pictures .....................................30
Setting Color Mode .................................................................31
Pre-tagging for Album Names ............................................32
Placing the Date on Pictures ..............................................33
Setting the Orientation Sensor.........................................34
3 Taking Videos ................................................................... 35
Taking a Video...........................................................................35
Quickview—Reviewing the Video Just Taken.................. 36
Using the Optical Zoom......................................................... 37
Changing Optional Video Settings..................................... 37
Pre-tagging for Album Names ............................................38
Putting Yourself in the Video ..............................................39
4 Reviewing Pictures and Videos .....................................41
Viewing Single Pictures and Videos .................................... 41
Viewing Multiple Pictures and Videos................................42
Playing a Video ......................................................................... 42
Deleting Pictures and Videos ..............................................43
Changing Optional Review Settings...................................44
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Magnifying Pictures............................................................... 44
Protecting Pictures and Videos From Deletion............. 45
Tagging Pictures/Videos for Albums.................................46
Running a Slide Show .............................................................47
Displaying Pictures/Videos on a Television ..................... 48
Copying Pictures and Videos............................................... 49
Displaying Video Date............................................................50
Viewing Picture/Video Information.....................................50
5 Sharing Pictures and Videos ....................................... 51
When Can I Tag My Pictures and Videos?..........................51
Tagging Pictures for Printing.............................................. 52
Tagging Pictures and Videos for Emailing.......................53
Tagging Pictures and Videos as Favorites .....................54
Need Help? ................................................................................ 54
6 Customizing Your Camera Settings ......................... 55
To Access Setup Mode/Menus .......................................... 55
Setup Menus............................................................................ 55
Changing the Default Print Quantity ...............................56
Turning Off Quickview.............................................................56
Turning On Liveview in Still Modes ......................................57
Changing Digital Zoom ..........................................................58
Setting Video Out................................................................... 59
Selecting a Language............................................................ 59
Formatting Internal Memory or SD/MMC Card ............60
Viewing Camera Information................................................60
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7 Installing the Software .................................................. 61
Windows System Requirements..........................................61
Mac OS X System Requirements.......................................62
Mac OS 8.6 and 9.x System Requirements ..................62
Install the Software.............................................................. 63
8 Connecting Camera to Computer .............................. 65
Transferring Pictures With the USB Cable .....................65
Printing Pictures From Your Computer ..........................66
Printing From an Optional SD/MMC Card......................66
Print With or Without a Computer....................................66
9 Using the Camera Dock 6000 ................................... 67
Camera Dock 6000 Package Contents ..........................67
Installing the Custom Camera Insert..............................68
Connecting the Camera Dock 6000................................ 69
Installing the Rechargeable Battery................................. 70
Docking the Camera .................................................................71
Charging the Battery ............................................................ 72
Transferring Pictures With the Dock ................................ 73
Reviewing Pictures and Videos............................................ 74
Camera Dock 6000 Specifications.................................. 74
Troubleshooting—Camera Dock 6000 ........................... 75
Earlier Cameras and Docks ................................................. 75
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10 Troubleshooting .............................................................. 77
Camera Problems.....................................................................77
Camera/Computer Communications.................................. 81
SD/MMC Cards and Internal Memory ..............................82
Camera Screen Messages...................................................83
Camera Ready Light Status...............................................88
11 Getting Help ..................................................................... 91
Helpful Web Links ..................................................................... 91
Help in this Manual ................................................................. 91
Software Help........................................................................... 91
Telephone Customer Support ............................................. 92
12 Appendix ...........................................................................95
Camera Specifications.......................................................... 95
Original Factory Settings.....................................................97
Shutter Speeds ......................................................................98
Upgrading Your Software and Firmware .........................98
Tips, Safety, Maintenance...................................................98
Storage Capacities................................................................99
Locating Pictures and Videos on a Card....................... 100
Picture Naming Conventions...............................................101
Power-Saving Features.........................................................101
Optional AC Adapter............................................................102
FCC Compliance and Advisory........................................... 103
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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 User Guide in Larger Print?
1 Go to www.kodak.com/go/cx6230support.
2 Navigate to the Manuals section.
3 Click View as PDF to open the User’s Guide.
4 On a Windows OS-based computer or Mac OS 8.6 or 9.x:
! From the File menu, select Print.
! In the Print window, select Fit to Page.
On Mac OS X:
! From the File menu, select Page Setup.
! Change Scale to 200%.
5 Print as usual.
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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; tag for albums.
Share —Share pictures (print, email, save as Favorites) and videos
(email, save as Favorites).
Set Up —Customize your camera functions.
What Can I Do With My Pictures and Videos?
Install the software from the Kodak EasyShare software CD, then:
Tra nsfer—Transfer pictures and videos to your computer.
Share—Print pictures, order prints online, email pictures and videos.
Print—(see page 66) Print pictures directly to your home printer or Kodak
EasyShare printer dock 6000. Order prints online from Ofoto, Inc.
(www.ofoto.com), or purchase an optional Kodak secure digital (SD) or a
Kodak multimedia card (MMC) and:
! Automatically print to any printer with an SD/MMC slot
! Make prints at an SD/MMC-capable Kodak picture maker
www.kodak.com/go/picturemaker
! Take the card to your local photo retailer for professional printing
Organize—Use albums to organize and retrieve pictures on a computer.
Edit—Add special effects to your pictures, make a custom slide show, fix
red-eye, crop, rotate, and much more.
For details, click the Help button in the Kodak EasyShare software. Some Mac
operating systems may support limited Kodak EasyShare software features.
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Package Contents
Chapter 1
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1 Camera 4 USB cable
2 Custom dock insert (for camera
dock 6000 or printer dock 6000)
3 Kodak Max digital camera batteries
(2-AA, non-rechargeable)
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.)
5 Audio/video cable (for viewing
pictures and videos on television)
6 Wrist strap
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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.
AA
CRV3
(optional)
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3 Insert the batteries, as shown.
4 Close the battery door.
IMPORTANT BATTERY INFORMATION
For acceptable battery life and to make
sure your camera operates
dependably, do not use alkaline
batteries.
If you purchased an optional Kodak CRV3
lithium battery, insert it as shown.
If you purchased the Kodak EasyShare
camera dock 6000 or printer dock 6000,
see page 70 for details on installing the
included Kodak EasyShare Ni-MH
rechargeable battery.
See page 14 for the other types of batteries
you can use in your camera.
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.
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Chapter 1
Turning the Camera On and Off
1 Rotate the Mode dial:
Counterclockwise for Still capture
Ready
light
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 ).
In Still and Video modes, status icons
appear on the camera screen. See
Checking Camera Status, page 9.
2 To turn off the camera, rotate the Mode dial
to the Off position.
The camera completes operations that are
in process.
Using the OK Button and 4-way Controller
Navigating—use and to
scroll through pictures and menus.
OK—use OK to make a selection.
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Chapter 1
Adjusting the Display
If you want to Then do this
Turn the camera screen on
(enter Liveview) or off.
Change the Liveview setting
so that it is on whenever the
camera is on.
Redisplay the status icons. Press .
Turn off the camera. Turn the Mode dial to Off.
Press the OK button.
See Turning On Liveview in Still Modes,
page 57.
The camera completes operations that
are in process.
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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 screen appears. The date
format is YYYY/MM/DD. The time is
displayed in a 24-hour format.
Or, select CANCEL then press the OK button
OK
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.
Setting the Date & Time, Anytime
OK
Menu
to set the date and time at a later time.
2 Press to adjust the date and time.
Press to advance to the next setting.
3 When finished, press the OK button.
4 Press the Menu button to exit the menu.
The setting remains until you change it.
1 Turn on the camera. Press the Menu button.
2 Press to highlight Setup Menu ,
then press the OK button.
3 Highlight the Date & Time icon, then press
the OK button.
4 Go to Step 2 of Setting the Date & Time, First
Time .
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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.
Status
area
Mode
icon
If is displayed in the status area, press
the Flash/Status button to display additional
settings.
Press to redisplay the status information
at any time.
! Press the Flash/Status button.
The current camera status icons are
displayed in the bottom half of the
Flash/Status screen.
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Chapter 1
Camera Screen Icons
These icons appear on your camera screen when the settings are active.
Capture Modes
(also on Mode dial)
Video
Auto
Night Self Timer Storage/Picture location
Landscape Burst
Close-up Flash* Battery power
Camera/Picture Status
Share Icons Quality Icons Protect
Print
Email
Favorite
Date stamp
ALBUM +
Album
name
Album Digital zoom
Best
Best (3:2)
Better
Good
Internal memory
Memory Card
Pictures remaining
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Low
Exhausted
*For all flash icons, see page 22.
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Color mode Exposure
Compensation
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 damage the camera or card.
Do not insert or remove a card when the green ready light
is blinking; doing so may damage your pictures, card, or
camera.
To insert an SD/MMC card:
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.
5 Close the door.
Notched
corner
To remove the card, push it in, then release it. When the card is partially
ejected, pull it out.
See page 100 for storage capacities. Purchase SD/MMC cards at a dealer of
Kodak products. See www.kodak.com/go/cx6230accessories.
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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 of the card.
See page 100 for storage capacities. Purchase SD/MMC cards at a dealer of
Kodak products. See www.kodak.com/go/cx6230accessories.
Managing Your Storage Location Setting
1 Turn on the camera.
2 Press the Menu button.
3 Press to highlight the Image Storage icon , then press the OK
button.
4 Highlight an option, then press the OK
button:
Auto (default)—the camera uses the card
if one is in the camera. If not, the camera
uses internal memory.
Internal—the camera always uses internal
memory, even if a card is installed.
5 Highlight Continue, then press the OK button.
The setting remains until you change it and applies to all camera
functions.
6 Press the Menu button to exit the menu.
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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:
Storage location
! Turn the Mode dial from the Off position, or
! In any capture mode, press .
—Memory Card
—Internal Memory
Checking a Picture or Video’s Location
In Review mode, the storage location icon indicates the location of the
picture or video.
Picture/video
location
Press the Review button.
—Picture or video is stored on a card
—Picture or video is stored in internal
memory
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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.
CRV3 lithium battery
AA (2) lithium batteries
Ni-MH rechargeable
battery pack* (per charge)
AA (2) Ni-MH rechargeable
batteries (per charge)
Kodak Max digital
camera batteries, AA (2)
(included with camera)
* Included with the Kodak EasyShare camera dock 6000
and printer dock 6000
0500
165 - 205
165 - 205
100 - 140
ery Life (Approx. Number o
Batt
365 - 455
265 - 365
f Pictures)
We do not recommend or support alkaline batteries. For acceptable
battery life, and to make sure your camera operates dependably, use the
replacement batteries listed above.
For information on batteries, visit
http://www.kodak.com/global/en/service/batteries/batteryUsage.jhtml
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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 Kodak 3-volt AC adapter to power your camera (see
page 102).
! Purchase an optional Kodak EasyShare camera dock 6000 (see page 67).
The camera dock 6000 powers your camera, transfers pictures, and is also
a battery charger for its included Kodak EasyShare Ni-MH rechargeable
battery pack.
! Purchase an optional Kodak EasyShare printer dock 6000 (see page 66).
The printer dock 6000 powers your camera, makes 4 x 6 prints with or
without a computer, transfers pictures, and is also a battery charger for its
included Kodak EasyShare Ni-MH rechargeable battery pack.
! Dirt on the battery contacts can affect battery life. Wipe the contacts with a
clean, dry cloth before loading batteries in the camera.
! Battery performance is reduced at temperatures below 41° F (5° C).
Carry spare batteries when using your camera in cold weather, and keep
them warm. Do not discard cold batteries that do not work; when they
return to room temperature, they may be usable.
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 Recycling Corporation Web site at www.rbrc.com.
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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 dial to the mode you want to
use. See page 18.
The camera screen displays the mode
name and description.
2 Use the viewfinder or camera screen to
frame your subject. (Press the OK button to
Mode dial
Ready
light
Shutter
button
turn on Liveview. See page 19.)
IMPORTANT: Liveview significantly
reduces battery life.
3 Press the Shutter button half-way to set the
exposure and focus.
4 When the ready light glows green, continue
pressing the Shutter button completely
down to take the picture.
When the ready light blinks green, the
picture is being saved; you can still take
pictures. If the ready light is red, wait
until it turns green.
See Flash Settings in Each Mode, page 23
See Changing Picture-Taking Options,
page 24.
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Chapter 2
Picture-Taking Modes
For the best possible pictures, choose
the mode that suits your conditions.
Use this mode For:
Auto General picture-taking. Automatically sets exposure,
Night Night scenes or low-light conditions. Place the camera
Landscape Distant subjects. Flash does not fire unless you set it
Close-up Close subjects 4-24 in. (10-60 cm) from the lens in
Video Capture video with sound. See page 35.
focus, and flash.
on a flat, steady surface or use a tripod. Due to slow
shutter speeds, advise people to stay still for a few
seconds after flash fires.
(see page 22).
Wide Angle; 8-24 in. (20-60 cm) in Telephoto. Use
available light instead of flash if possible. Use the
camera screen to frame the subject.
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