Kodak CX6445 User Manual

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Front View

Product Overview

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1 Microphone 6 Shutter button 2 Light sensor 7 Speaker 3 Self Timer/Video light 8 Flash unit 4 Wrist strap post 9 Viewfinder lens 5 Grip 10 Auto focus sensor

11 Lens

Back View

Product Overview

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1 Camera screen

(LCD, liquid crystal display) 7 8 2 Share button (page 55) 9 Self Timer/Burst button 3 Mode dial/Off (page 16, page 5) 10 Flash/Status button 4 Joystick (Move )

OK button (Press in) 5 Delete button 13 Menu button 6 Diopter dial 14 Review button

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Ready light Viewfinder

1112Zoom (Wide Angle/Telephoto)

Grip

Side Views

Product Overview

Left Side Right Side

1 A/V Out, for television viewing 4 DC-In (3V) , 2 Slot for optional SD/MMC card 3USB Port

for optional AC adapter

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Product Overview

Top and Bottom Views

CRV3, KAA2HR, AA/Lithium,

AA/NiMH, AA/NiMn

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Top Bottom

1 Self Timer/Burst button 5 Battery door 2 Speaker 6 Tripod socket/locator, dock 6000 3 Flash/Status button 7 Dock connector 4 Shutter button 8 Locator, dock 6000

Table of Contents

1 Getting Started ...................................................................1

Install Software First................................................................1

Need This 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 Battery................................................................. 4

Attaching the Wrist Strap.................................................... 4

Turning On the Camera............................................................ 5

Setting the Date and Time.................................................... 6

Checking Camera Status.........................................................7

Camera Screen Icons............................................................... 8

Inserting an SD/MMC Card.................................................... 9

Choosing Internal Memory or SD/MMC Card...................10

Important Battery Information........................................... 12

2 Taking Pictures .................................................................15

Take a Picture ........................................................................... 15

Picture-Taking Modes.............................................................16

Liveview—Framing with the Camera Screen.................... 17

Quickview—Reviewing the Picture Just Taken ................19

Adjusting the Viewfinder........................................................19

Using the Optical Zoom.........................................................20

Using the Advanced Digital Zoom......................................20

Using the Flash......................................................................... 21

Putting Yourself in the Picture...........................................23

Taking a Burst Series of Pictures .....................................24

Changing Optional Settings ................................................ 25

Setting Exposure Compensation ....................................... 27

Setting Picture Quality.........................................................28

Setting Color Mode ................................................................29

Setting White Balance ..........................................................30

Setting ISO Speed...................................................................31

Setting Long Time Exposure................................................ 32

Setting Exposure Metering .................................................33

Setting Focus Zone................................................................34

Pre-tagging for Album Names ............................................35

Placing the Date on Pictures ............................................. 36

Setting the Orientation Sensor......................................... 37

3 Taking Videos ...................................................................39

Taking a Video...........................................................................39

Quickview—Reviewing the Video Just Taken...................40

Using the Optical Zoom.......................................................... 41

Changing Optional Video Settings...................................... 41

Pre-tagging for Album Names ............................................42

Putting Yourself in the Video ..............................................43

4 Reviewing Pictures and Videos ................................... 45

Viewing Single Pictures and Videos ...................................45

Viewing Multiple Pictures and Videos................................46

Playing a Video.........................................................................46

Deleting Pictures and Videos...............................................47

Changing Optional Review Settings ..................................48

Magnifying Pictures...............................................................48

Protecting Pictures and Videos From Deletion............. 49

Tagging Pictures/Videos for Albums.................................50

Running a Slide Show ..............................................................51

Displaying Pictures/Videos on a Television ..................... 52

Copying Pictures and Videos............................................... 53

Displaying Video Date............................................................ 54

Viewing Picture/Video Information..................................... 54

5 Sharing Pictures and Videos ......................................55

When Can I Tag My Pictures and Videos?........................ 55

Tagging Pictures for Printing..............................................56

Tagging Pictures and Videos for Emailing........................57

Tagging Pictures and Videos as Favorites ..................... 58

Need Help? ................................................................................58

6 Customizing Your Camera Settings ......................... 59

To Access Setup Mode/Menus ..........................................59

Setup Menus............................................................................59

Changing the Default Print Quantity ...............................60

Turning Off Quickview.............................................................60

Turning On Liveview in Still Modes ...................................... 61

Changing Advanced Digital Zoom ......................................62

Turning Off the Shutter Sound.......................................... 62

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Setting Video Out.................................................................. 63

Selecting a Language ........................................................... 63

Formatting Internal Memory or SD/MMC Card.............64

Viewing Camera Information ................................................64

7 Installing the Software .................................................65

Minimum system requirements..........................................65

Install the Software.............................................................. 66

8 Connecting Camera to Computer ..............................69

Transferring Pictures With the USB Cable .................... 69

Printing Pictures from Your Computer ............................ 70

Printing From an Optional SD/MMC Card.......................70

Print With or Without a Computer.....................................70

9 Using the Camera Dock 6000 ..................................... 71

Camera Dock 6000 Package Contents ............................71

Installing the Custom Camera Insert............................... 72

Connecting the Camera Dock 6000................................. 73

Installing the Rechargeable Battery................................. 74

Docking the Camera ...............................................................75

Charging the Battery ............................................................76

Transferring Pictures With the Dock .................................77

Reviewing Pictures and Videos............................................ 78

Camera Dock 6000 Specifications..................................78

Troubleshooting—Camera Dock 6000 ........................... 79

Earlier Cameras and Docks ................................................ 80

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10 Troubleshooting .............................................................. 81

Camera Problems..................................................................... 81

Camera/Computer Communications.................................86

SD/MMC Cards and Internal Memory .............................. 87

Camera Screen Messages...................................................88

Camera Ready Light Status............................................... 92

11 Getting Help .................................................................... 95

Helpful Web Links ....................................................................95

Help in this Manual ................................................................95

Software Help..........................................................................95

Telephone Customer Support .............................................96

12 Appendix ...........................................................................99

Camera Specifications..........................................................99

Shutter Speeds ......................................................................101

Original Factory Settings...................................................102

Upgrading Your Software and Firmware ....................... 103

Tips, Safety, Maintenance................................................. 103

Storage Capacities...............................................................104

Locating Pictures and Videos on a Card........................105

Picture Naming Conventions.............................................106

Power-Saving Features........................................................107

Optional AC Adapter............................................................107

FCC Compliance and Advisory........................................... 108

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 65.

Need This Guide in Larger Print?

For a large print version of this User’s Guide:

1 Visit www.kodak.com/go/cx6445support. 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.

Chapter 1

What Can I Do With My Camera?

Capture Still Pictures —Use Auto mode to enjoy point-and-shoot operation. Use Sport, Portrait, Night, Landscape, and Close-up modes to expand your capabilities.

Capture Videos with Sound —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 70) Print pictures directly to your home printer or Kodak

EasyShare printer dock 6000. Order prints online from Ofoto, a Kodak Company. Or purchase an optional Kodak multimedia card (MMC) or a secure digital (SD) card and:

! Automatically print to any printer with an SD/MMC slot ! Make prints at an SD/MMC-capable Kodak picture maker, visit

http://www.kodak.com/go/picturemaker

! Take the card to your local photo retailer for professional printing

Organize—Use Favorites 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

Macintosh operating systems may support limited Kodak EasyShare software features.

Package Contents

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1 Camera 4 USB cable 2 Custom insert (for camera

dock, see page 72)

3 CRV3 battery

(non-rechargeable)

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.

5 Audio/Video cable (for viewing

pictures and videos on television)

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Loading the Battery

A CRV3 lithium battery, non-rechargeable, is included with your camera.

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1 Turn off the camera. 2 On the bottom of the camera, slide the

battery door and lift to open.

3 Insert the CRV3 battery, 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.

See page 12 for the other types of batteries you can use in your camera.

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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Turning On the Camera

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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.

Rotate the Mode dial: Clockwise for still capture modes

Counterclockwise for video mode

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The ready light blinks 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 7.

Press the OK button.

See Turning On Liveview in Still Modes,

page 61.

The camera completes operations that are in process.

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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

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Joystick/OK

4 Press to adjust the date and time. Press to advance to the

next setting.

5 When finished, press the OK button. 6 Press the Menu button to exit the menu.

The setting remains until you change it.

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.

OK button. (Select Cancel to set the date and time at a

later time.)

The Date & Time screen appears.

2 Go to step 4 below, Setting the Date & Time,

Anytime.

1 Turn on the camera. Press the Menu button. 2 Press to highlight Setup, then press

the OK button.

3 Press to highlight Date & Time, then

press the OK button.

The date format is YYYY/MM/DD. The time is displayed in a 24-hour format.

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Checking Camera Status

The icons that appear on the camera screen indicate the active camera and picture settings. See page 8 for a list of the icons.

To check the current camera settings:

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! Turn the Mode dial from the Off position.

If is displayed in the status area, press

the Flash/Status button to display additional

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Status area

Mode icon

Press to redisplay the status information at any time.

! Press the Flash button.

The current camera status icons are displayed in the bottom half of the Flash screen.

! Press the Shutter button halfway down

when Liveview is on. Current aperture, shutter speed, and digital zoom values are displayed.

Other icons temporarily disappear.

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Camera Screen Icons

These icons appear on your camera screen when the settings are active.

Capture Modes (also on Mode dial*)

Video

Auto

Sport Self Timer Storage/Picture location

Portrait Burst

Night Flash** Battery power

Landscape Album

Close-up Long time

Custom (When is displayed in the status area, it means there are additional settings. Press the Flash button to display them.)

Exposure Compensation

Color mode ISO speed Focus

*For Capture mode descriptions, see page 16. **For flash icons, see page 21.

Camera/Picture Status

Share Icons Quality Icons Protect

Favorite

TRIP+

name

exposure

Date stamp Digital zoom

White balance

Best Best (3:2) Better Good

Internal memory Memory Card

Pictures remaining

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Exposure metering

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Low

Exhausted

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Inserting an SD/MMC 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 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; doing so may damage your pictures, card, or camera.

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To remove the card, push it in, then release it. When the card is partially ejected, pull it out.

See page 104 for storage capacities. Purchase SD/MMC cards at a dealer of Kodak products or visit www.kodak.com/go/cx6445accessories.

To insert an SD/MMC card:

1 Turn off the camera. 2 Open the card door. 3 Orient the card as shown on the card door. 4 Push the card into the slot to seat the

connector.

5 Close the door.

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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/length

of pictures/videos depends on the size of the card. Purchase accessories at a dealer of Kodak products or visit www.kodak.com/go/cx6445accessories. For storage capacities, see page 104.

Managing Your Storage Location Setting

1 Turn on the camera. 2 In any still or video mode, press the Menu button. 3 Press to highlight 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. If not, the camera uses internal memory.

Internal Memory—the camera always uses internal memory, even if a card is installed.

5 Highlight Continue, then press the OK button again.

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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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 that appears with a picture 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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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

(included with camera)

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)

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* Included with the Kodak EasyShare camera dock 6000

and printer dock 6000

165 - 205

100 - 140

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Batt

365 - 455

265 - 365

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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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Extending Battery Life

! Battery life depends significantly on battery age, usage conditions, and type.

Digital cameras are demanding on batteries. Not all batteries perform well under these challenging conditions.

! Limit the following activities that quickly deplete battery power:

– Reviewing your pictures on the camera screen (see page 45) – Using Liveview (see page 17) – Using Quickview (see page 19 and page 40). – Excessive use of the flash

! Purchase an optional Kodak 3-volt AC adapter to power your camera (see

page 107).

! Purchase an optional Kodak EasyShare camera dock 6000 (see page 71).

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 70).

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.

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 10).

Take a Picture

1 Turn the Mode dial to the mode you want to

use. See page 16 for a description of the picture-taking modes.

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. (Press the OK button to turn Liveview on. See page 17.)

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 22. See Changing Optional Settings, page 25.

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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,

focus, and flash.

Sport Subjects that are in motion. Shutter speed is fast.

Portrait Full-frame portraits of people. Allows the subject to be

sharp and the background to be indistinct. For best results, fill the frame with a head-and-shoulders pose. Use the Telephoto (T) zoom button to exaggerate background blur.

Night Night scenes or low-light conditions. For shutter

speeds slower than 1/60 second, place the camera on a flat, steady surface or use a tripod. Due to slow shutter speeds, advise people to stay still for a few seconds after the flash fires.

Landscape Distant subjects. Flash does not fire unless you turn it

on. Auto focus framing marks (see page 18) are not available in Landscape.

Close-up Close subjects 4-24 in. (10-60 cm) from the lens in

Wide Angle; 9.8-33.5 in. (25-85 cm) in Telephoto. Use available light instead of flash if possible. Use the

camera screen to frame the subject.

Video Capture video with sound. See Taking Videos, page 39.

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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

To change the Liveview setting so that it is on whenever the camera is on, see

page 61.

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1 Turn the Mode dial to any On position. 2 Press the OK button to turn on Liveview. 3 Frame your subject in the camera screen.

To use the auto focus framing marks, see

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4 Press the Shutter button half-way and

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press the rest of the way down to take the picture.

5 To turn off Liveview, press the OK button.

NOTE: If Quality is set to Best (3:2), the

Liveview image is displayed at a 3:2 aspect ratio, as shown, with a black bar at the top of the screen.

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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 button to turn on Liveview. 2 Press the Shutter button half-way and hold.

The framing marks are displayed. When they turn red, focus is accomplished.

While the Shutter Button is Pressed Half-way:

Center focus

Center wide focus

Side focus

Center and side focus

Framing marks

Left and right focus

3 Press the Shutter button the rest of the way down to take the picture. 4 If the camera is not focusing on the desired subject (or if the framing

marks disappear), release your finger, recompose the scene, and repeat Steps 2 and 3.

NOTE: Framing marks appear only when Liveview is on.

Framing marks do not appear in Landscape mode. When you use the Focus Zone feature (page 34) and set Center Zone, the framing marks are fixed at Center wide.

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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:

Delete

! Review it: If you take no action, the picture

is saved.

! Share it: Press the Share button to tag the

picture for print, email, or as a Favorite (see page 55).

! Delete it: Press the Delete button while the

picture and are displayed. Follow the prompts to delete the picture.

NOTE: Only the final of a burst series of pictures

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Quickview. If you select Delete, all pictures in the burst series are deleted. To delete selectively, do so in Review (see page 47).

To save battery power, you can turn off the Quickview feature (see page 60).

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Adjusting the Viewfinder

Use the diopter dial to adjust the viewfinder for your eyesight. Adjusting the diopter has no effect on the camera auto focus.

Viewfinder

Diopter dial

1 In a well-lit area, turn on the camera. 2 Look through the viewfinder and turn the

diopter dial until the scene you are framing is clear and focused.

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Using the Optical Zoom

Use Optical Zoom to get up to 4X closer to your subject. Optical zoom is effective when the lens is no closer than 19.7 in. (50 cm) to the subject. When you turn on the camera, the lens extends to the Wide Angle position.

Wide Angle

Telephoto

1 Use the viewfinder or camera screen to

frame your subject.

2 Press Telephoto (T) to zoom in. Press Wide

Angle (W) to zoom out.

The lens extends or retracts. The viewfinder or camera screen displays the zoomed image.

3 Press the Shutter button half-way and hold to set the exposure and

focus, then press the rest of the way down to take the picture.

NOTE: The lens retracts when you turn off the camera.

Using the Advanced Digital Zoom

Use Advanced Digital Zoom to get an additional 3.8X magnification beyond Optical Zoom; available settings are from 4.0X to 15X in 0.8 increments. You must turn Liveview on to activate Advanced Digital Zoom.

IMPORTANT: You may notice a decrease in printed image quality

1 Press the OK button to turn on Liveview. 2 Press the Telephoto (T) button to the Optical Zoom limit. Release the

button, then press it again.

The camera screen displays the zoomed image and the magnification

3 Press the Shutter button half-way and hold to set the exposure and

focus, then press the rest of the way down to take the picture.

NOTE: You can change the way the digital zoom is turned on. See page 62.

when using Digital Zoom.

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Using the Flash

Use the flash when you take pictures at night, indoors, or outdoors in heavy shadows. Flash is effective between 1.6-16.7 ft (0.5-5.1 m) in Wide angle and between 2.5-8.5 ft (0.75-2.6 m) in Telephoto.

The flash setting can be changed in any Still mode. The default flash setting is restored when you exit the mode or turn off the camera (see page 22).

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* The flash may fire, even in bright outdoor conditions, if the background is brighter than your subject.

Press the button repeatedly to scroll through the flash options.

The active flash icon is displayed in the camera screen status area (page 8).

Auto* (default)—flash fires when the lighting conditions require it.

Off—flash never fires.

Fill—flash fires every time you

take a picture, regardless of the lighting conditions.

Red-eye*—flash fires once so the subject’s eyes become accustomed to the flash, then fires again when the picture is taken. (If the lighting conditions require flash but do not require Red-eye reduction, the flash may fire only once.)

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Flash Settings In Each Mode

For the best possible pictures, flash settings are pre-set for each picture taking mode.

Icon Capture

Mode

Auto Auto* Auto, Flash Off,

Sport Auto

Portrait Auto*

Night Auto*

Landscape Off

Default Flash Setting

Available Flash Settings

(press the Flash button to change)

Fill Flash, Red-eye

To Return to the Default Flash Setting:

Exit the mode or turn off the camera.

Long Time Exposure

Close-up Off

Video Off None Flash cannot be

Burst Off

* In these modes, when you change to Red-eye, it remains until you change it.

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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

Self Timer button

Self Timer light

tripod.

2 In any Still mode, press the Self Timer

button.

The Self Timer icon appears in the status area.

3 Compose the scene. Then press the Shutter

button half-way and hold to set the exposure and focus, then press the rest of the way down. 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 camera "clicks" when the picture is captured. To turn off the shutter sound, see page 62.

The Self Timer turns off after you take the picture or if you change modes.

To cancel the Self Timer before the picture is taken, press the Self Timer button. (The Self Timer setting remains active.)

To turn off the Self Timer, press the Self Timer button twice.

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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 any Still mode, press the Self Timer/Burst button twice.

The Burst icon appears in the status area.

NOTE: The setting remains until you change it

or turn off the camera.

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Take the Pictures

1 Press the Shutter button half-way and hold to set the auto-focus and

exposure for all the pictures in the sequence.

2 Press the Shutter button the rest of the way down and hold it to take

the pictures.

The camera takes up to 6 pictures in quick succession. It stops taking pictures when the Shutter button is released, when 6 pictures are taken, or when there is no more storage space.

Exposure, focus, white balance, and orientation are set for the first picture and applied to all 6 pictures.

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Changing Optional Settings

Press the Menu button to access optional picture-taking settings. All menu options are not available in all modes.

Mode dial

Turn for picture taking modes

Menu Options

Available

Image Storage (page 10)

Exposure Comp. (page 27)

Picture Quality (page 28)

Color Mode (page 29)

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Landscape Close-up

Menu button

Menu Options Available

ISO Speed (page 31)

Long Time Exp. (page 32)

Exp. Metering (page 33)

Focus Zone (page 34)

Set Album (page 35)

Date Stamp (page 36)

Orientation Sensor (page 37)

Setup (page 59)

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Picture Taking Modes

Video Auto

Sport Portrait Night

Landscape Close-up

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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 in 1/2-step increments. NOTE: Exposure Compensation cannot be used with Long Time Exposure.

1 In any Still mode, press the Menu button. 2 Press to highlight Exposure Compensation , then press the OK

button.

3 Press to select the Exposure

Compensation setting.

! If pictures are too light, decrease the

value.

! If pictures are too dark, increase the

value.

4 Press the OK button to accept the change. 5 Press the Menu button to exit the menu. 6 Use the camera screen to frame your

subject. Press the Shutter button half-way and hold to set the focus, then press the rest of the way down to take the picture.

This setting remains until you change the Mode dial or turn off the camera.

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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 (4.0 MP)—for printing up to 20 x 30 in.(51 x 76 cm); pictures are highest resolution and largest file size.

appears in the status area.

Best (3:2) (3.5 MP)—for printing up to 11 x 14 in.(28 x 36 cm); also ideal for printing to the Kodak EasyShare printer dock 6000 and other printing solutions (see page 70).

appears in the status area.

Better (2.1 MP)—for printing up to 8 x 10 in. (20 x 25 cm); pictures are medium resolution with smaller file size.

appears in the status area.

Good (1.1 MP)—for emailing, Internet, or screen display; pictures are lowest resolution and smallest file size.

appears in the status area.

4 Press the OK button. 5 Press the Menu button to exit the menu.

This setting remains until you change it.

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Setting Color Mode

Use Color Mode to control color tones and moods.

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 OK button.

Color (default)—for color pictures. Black & White—for black and white

pictures. Sepia—for pictures with a

reddish-brown, antique look.

4 Press the Menu button to exit the menu.

This setting remains until you change the Mode dial or turn off the camera.

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Setting White Balance

Whites can look white in daylight, but different under other lighting conditions. Use White Balance to correct the color shifts that result from shooting pictures under different light sources.

NOTE: White Balance is available in Landscape and Close-up modes.

1 In any Still mode, press the Menu button. 2 Press to highlight White Balance , then press the OK button.

3 Press to highlight an option, then

press the OK button.

Auto (default)— automatically corrects white balance. Ideal for general picture taking.

Daylight—for pictures in natural lighting.

Tungsten—corrects the orange cast of household incandescent (tungsten) or halogen light bulbs. Ideal for indoor pictures without flash.

Fluorescent—corrects the green cast of fluorescent lighting. Ideal for indoor pictures under fluorescent lighting without flash.

4 Press the Menu button to exit the menu.

This setting remains until you change the Mode dial or turn off the camera.

Chapter 2

Setting ISO Speed

The ISO setting controls the camera’s sensitivity to light. Use a lower ISO setting in brightly lit scenes; use a higher ISO setting for low-light scenes.

NOTE: ISO settings are available in Landscape and Close-up modes. Higher ISO

speeds may create a picture that is “noisier” than a picture taken at lower ISO speeds.

1 In any Still mode, press the Menu button. 2 Press to highlight ISO Speed , then press the OK button.

3 Press to highlight an option, then

press the OK button.

AUTO (default)—sets an ISO speed (100-200) based on scene brightness. Ideal for general picture taking.

ISO 100—for daylight pictures in bright sun, when fine detail is needed. Ideal for portraits or nature scenes.

ISO 200—for cloudy, overcast days. Ideal when you need extra speed without sacrificing image quality.

ISO 400—for dusk or night pictures when flash is prohibited. Ideal for sporting events and excellent for indoor shots with or without flash.

4 Press the Menu button to exit the menu.

This setting remains until you change the Mode dial or turn off the camera.

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Setting Long Time Exposure

In Landscape mode, use Long Time Exposure to control how long the shutter stays open and to portray a sense of motion. Settings range from 0.7 to 4 seconds.

NOTE: Long Time Exposure cannot be used with Exposure Compensation or

manual ISO speed setting. When using Long Time Exposure, ISO speed is set to Auto with an

automatic value of 100.

Set Long Time Exposure

1 Turn the Mode dial to Landscape . 2 Press the Menu button. 3 Press to highlight Long Time

Exposure , then press the OK button.

4 In any Still mode, press the Menu button. 5 Press to select an option, then press

the OK button.

6 Press the Menu button to exit the menu.

Take the Picture

1 Place the camera on a flat surface or use a tripod. 2 Use the camera screen to frame your subject. Press the Shutter button

half-way and hold to set the focus. Press the rest of the way down to take the picture.

This setting remains until you change the Mode dial or turn off the camera.

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Setting Exposure Metering

Your camera uses matrix metering to set exposure values; it evaluates light levels in multiple locations within the scene to provide the best exposure for the main subject.

Use Exposure Metering to target specific areas of a scene for evaluation. NOTE: Exposure Metering is available in Landscape and Close-up modes.

1 In any Still mode, press the Menu button. 2 Press to highlight Exposure Metering , then press the OK

button.

3 Press to highlight an option, then

press the OK button.

Multi-pattern (default)—evaluates lighting conditions throughout the image to give an optimum picture exposure. Ideal for general picture taking.

Center-weight—evaluates the lighting conditions of the subject centered in the viewfinder. Ideal for backlit subjects.

Center-spot—similar to Center-weighted, except the metering is concentrated on a smaller area of the subject centered in the viewfinder. Ideal when you need an exact exposure of a specific area in the picture.

4 Press the Menu button to exit the menu.

This setting remains until you change the Mode dial or turn off the camera.

Chapter 2

Setting Focus Zone

If you do not get the composition and focus results you want by using framing marks (page 18), use the Focus Zone feature to select a large or a concentrated area of focus.

NOTE: Focus Zone is available in Close-up mode.

1 In any Still mode, press the Menu button. 2 Press to highlight Focus Zone , then press the OK button.

3 Press to highlight an option, then

press the OK button.

Multi-zone (default)— evaluates 3 zones to give an even picture focus. Ideal for general picture taking.

Center zone—evaluates the small area centered in the viewfinder. Ideal when precise focus of a specific area in the picture is needed.

4 Press the Menu button to exit the menu.

This setting remains until you change the Mode dial or turn off the camera.

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 computer, then copy up to 32 album names to the camera’s internal memory. See Kodak EasyShare software Help for details.

Second—On Your Camera

1 In any Still mode, press the Menu button. 2 Highlight Set Album , then press the

OK button.

3 Press to highlight an album name,

then press the OK button. Repeat to add pictures to more than one album.

Selected albums are noted with a check mark.

4 To remove a selection, highlight an album

name and press the OK button. To remove all album selections, select Clear All.

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Highlight Exit, then press the OK button.

Your selections are saved. If you turn on Liveview, your album selection is displayed on the screen. A plus (+) after the album name means more than one album is selected.

6 Press the Menu button to exit the menu.

This setting remains until you change it.

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 setting to imprint the date on your pictures.

1 Make sure the camera clock is set to the correct date (page 6). 2 In any Still mode, press the Menu button. 3 Press to highlight Date Stamp , then press the OK button.

4 Press to highlight an option, then

press the OK button.

5 Press the Menu button to exit the menu.

The current date is printed in the bottom right corner of new pictures. This setting remains until you change it.

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 displayed in their original orientation.

NOTE: When your subject is above or below you (such as pictures of an object

in the sky, on the ground, or when pointing down at small objects on a table), turn off the Orientation Sensor so that pictures are not rotated unnecessarily.

1 In any Still mode, press the Menu button. 2 Press to highlight Orientation Sensor , then press the OK

button.

3 Press to highlight On or Off, then

press the OK button.

4 Press the Menu button to exit the menu.

This setting remains until you change it.

3 Taking Videos

Use Video mode to take videos or to customize video-taking settings. Before you take a video, make sure your picture storage location is set the way you want it (see page 10).

NOTE: Flash is not available in Video mode.

You can set Optical Zoom before, but not during, video recording.

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4 To stop recording, press the Shutter button again.

Recording also stops if the storage location is full. See page 104 for video storage capacities.

NOTE: If you prefer, press the Shutter button completely down and hold it for

more than 2 seconds to begin recording. To stop recording, release the Shutter button.

1 Turn the Mode dial to Video .

A live image, camera status, and the recording time available appear on the camera screen.

2 Use the viewfinder or camera screen to

review

frame your subject.

3 To begin recording, press the Shutter button

completely down and release within 2 seconds.

The Ready light blinks green, REC appears on the camera screen, and the Self Timer/Video light stays on while recording.

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:

! Play it: Press the OK button. Press

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to adjust the volume. Press OK again to pause the video.

! Share it: Press the Share button to tag the

video for email or as a Favorite (see

page 55).

! Delete it: Press the Delete button while the

video and are displayed.

Chapter 3

Using the Optical Zoom

Use Optical Zoom to get up to 4X closer to your subject. When you turn on the camera, the lens is set to the Wide Angle position.

NOTE: You can change Optical Zoom before (but not during) video recording.

Wide Angl

Telephoto

1 Use the viewfinder or camera screen to

frame your subject.

2 Press Telephoto (T) to zoom in. Press Wide

Angle (W) to zoom out.

The lens extends or retracts. The viewfinder or camera screen displays the zoomed image.

3 Press the Shutter button to take the video.

Changing Optional Video Settings

In Video mode, press the Menu button to access optional video-taking settings.

Image Storage (page 10)

Album (page 42)

Setup Menu (page 59)

Chapter 3

Pre-tagging for Album Names

Use the Set Album (Video) feature to pre-select album names before you take videos. Then, all the videos 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 computer, then copy up to 32 album names to the camera’s internal memory. See Kodak EasyShare software Help for details.

Second—On Your Camera

1 In Video mode, press the Menu button. 2 Highlight Set Album , then press the OK

button.

3 Press to highlight an album name,

then press the OK button. Repeat to add videos to more than one album.

Selected albums are noted with a check mark.

4 To remove a selection, highlight an album name and press the OK button.

To remove all album selections, select Clear All.

5 Highlight Exit, then press the OK button.

Your selections are saved. If you turn on Liveview, your album selection is displayed on the screen. A plus (+) after the album name means more than one album is selected.

6 Press the Menu button to exit the menu.

This setting remains until you change it.

Third—Transfer to Your Computer

When you transfer the tagged videos to your computer, the Kodak EasyShare software opens and categorizes your videos in the appropriate album folder. See the Kodak EasyShare software Help for details.

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.

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Video light

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 highlight a Video Length

option, then press the OK button: Unlimited—records until you stop

recording or until storage is full.

Seconds—records for the specified time or until storage is full.

review

NOTE: If the current storage location does not

have adequate space, some video length options are not displayed. (See page 104 for video storage capacities.)

4 Compose the scene, then press the Shutter

button completely down. Move so that you are in the scene.

The Self Timer/Video light blinks slowly for 8 seconds, then quickly for 2 seconds before the video begins recording. It then stays on while recording.

To cancel the Self Timer before the video is taken, press the Self Timer button. (The Self Timer setting remains active.)

To turn off the Self Timer, press the Self Timer button twice.

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 78).

Remember, press the Shutter button to take a picture anytime—even in Review.

Viewing Single Pictures and Videos

1 Press the Review button.

The camera screen displays the last picture or video taken.

The icons displayed with each picture indicate the applied features. See Camera

Screen Icons, page 8.

2 Press to scroll backward or forward

through pictures and videos. For fast scrolling, press and hold .

3 Press the Review button to exit Review.

NOTE: Pictures taken at the Best (3:2) quality

setting are displayed at a 3:2 aspect ratio, as shown, with a black bar at the top of the screen.

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Viewing Multiple Pictures and Videos

1 Press the Review button. 2 Press .

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NOTE: You can also press the Menu button,

review

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 scroll through the thumbnails one at a time.

The selected picture is highlighted in yellow.

5 Press the OK button to display a single view of the selected picture.

Playing a Video

1 Press the Review button. 2 Press to locate a video (or highlight

one in multiple view).

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.

4 To adjust the volume, press during playback. 5 To rewind a video, press during playback. To replay the video, press the

OK button.

6 To go to the previous or next picture or video, press .

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 the Delete screen. ALL—deletes all pictures and videos from

your current storage location.

4 To delete other pictures and videos, press . 5 To exit delete, highlight EXIT then press the OK button; or just press the

Delete button again.

NOTE: You cannot delete protected pictures and videos in this manner. Remove

protection before deleting (page 49).

Chapter 4

Changing Optional Review Settings

In Review mode, press the Menu button to access optional review settings.

Magnify (pictures)(page 48) Play (videos) (page 46)

Share (page 55) Video Date Display

Image Storage (page 10) Multi-up (page 46)

Copy (page 53)

(page 54)

Protect (page 49) Picture/Video

Information (page 54)

Album (page 50)Setup Menu (page 59)

Slide Show (page 51)

Magnifying Pictures

1 Press the Review button, then locate a picture.

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Review mode.

magnify at 4X, press the OK button again.

NOTE: You can also press the Menu button,

review

highlight , then press the OK button.

The picture is magnified and the magnification value is displayed. The captured picture is not changed.

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.

Protect icon

CAUTION:

Formatting internal memory or SD/MMC card deletes protected pictures and videos.

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 the protected picture or video.

4 To remove protection, press the OK button

again.

5 Press the Menu button to exit the menu.

Chapter 4

Tagging Pictures/Videos for Albums

Use the Album feature in Review mode to tag the pictures and videos in your camera with album names.

First—On Your Computer

Use Kodak EasyShare software, V 3.0 or higher, to create album names on your computer, then copy up to 32 album names to the camera’s internal memory. See Kodak EasyShare software Help for details.

Second—On Your Camera

1 Press the Review button. 2 Locate a picture, then press the Menu

button.

3 Highlight Album , then press OK. 4 Press to highlight an

album folder, then press OK.

To add other pictures to the same album, press to scroll through the pictures. When the picture you want is displayed, press OK.

To add the pictures to more than one album, repeat step 4 for each album.

The album name appears with the picture. A plus (+) after the album name means the picture was added to more than one album.

5 To remove a selection, highlight an album name and press the OK button.

To remove all album selections, select Clear All.

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

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EasyShare software opens and categorizes your pictures and videos in the appropriate album folder. See Kodak EasyShare software Help for details.

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 52. To save battery power, use an optional Kodak AC adapter, 3-volt (see page 107).

Starting the Slide Show

1 Press the Review button, then press the Menu button. 2 Press to highlight Slide Show , then press the OK button.

3 Press to highlight Begin Show, then

press the OK button.

Each picture and video is displayed once, in the order in which you took them. Then the camera returns to the Menu screen.

4 To cancel the Slide Show, press the OK

button.

Changing the Slide Show Display Interval

The default interval setting displays each picture for 5 seconds. You can increase the display interval to up to 60 seconds.

1 On the Slide Show menu, press to

highlight Interval, then press the OK button.

2 Select a display interval.

To scroll through the seconds quickly, press and hold .

3 Press the OK button.

The interval setting remains until you change it.

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 it by pressing the OK button or until battery power is exhausted. The Loop setting remains until you change it.

Displaying Pictures/Videos on a Television

You can display pictures and videos on a television, computer monitor, or any device equipped with a video input. (Image quality on a television screen may not be as good as on a computer monitor or when printed.)

NOTE: Make sure the Video Out setting (NTSC or PAL) is correct (page 63).

Audio/vide cable

NOTE: The slide show stops if you connect or disconnect the cable while the

slide show is running.

1 Connect the audio/video cable (included)

from the camera video-out port to the television video-in port (yellow) and audio-in port (white). Refer to your television user’s guide for details.

The camera screen turns off; the television screen acts as the camera display.

2 Review pictures and videos on the television

screen.

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:

! A card is inserted in the camera. ! The camera’s picture storage location is set to the location from which you

are copying. See Choosing Internal Memory or SD/MMC Card, page 10.

Copy pictures or videos:

1 Press the Review button, then press the Menu button. 2 Press to highlight Copy , then press the OK button.

3 Press to highlight an option:

PICTURE or VIDEO—copies the current picture or video.

EXIT—returns to the Review menu. ALL—copies all pictures and videos from

your selected storage location to the other location.

4 Press the OK button.

A progress bar monitors the copy process until complete. (For information on picture numbering, see page 105.)

NOTE:

! Pictures and videos are copied, not moved. To remove pictures and videos

from the original location after they are copied, delete them (see page 47).

! Tags that you applied for print, email, and Favorites are not copied.

Protection settings are not copied. To apply protection to a picture or video, see page 49.

Chapter 4

Displaying Video Date

To display the capture date and time (only during video playback on the camera):

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 button to exit the menu.

The capture date and time appear during video playback on the camera. This setting remains until you change it.

Viewing Picture/Video Information

1 Press the Review button, then press the Menu button.

2 Press to highlight Picture or Video

Info, then press the OK button.

Information about the picture or video is displayed.

3 To view information on the next or previous

picture or video, press . Press the Menu button to exit the menu.

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:

Tagged Pictures Tagged Videos

! By print ! By email ! As Favorites, for easy organization on

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Print (page 56)

Email (page 57)

Favorite (page 58)

When Can I Tag My Pictures and Videos?

Press the Share button to tag pictures and videos:

! Any time (the last picture taken and the Share menu are displayed). ! Just after you take them, during Quickview (see page 19 and page 40). ! After pressing the Review button (see page 45).

NOTE: Tags remain until removed. If a tagged picture or video is copied, the tag

is not copied. In a burst series, only the last picture is tagged during Quickview.

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Tagging Pictures for Printing

1 Press the Share button. Press to

locate a picture.

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4 Optional: You can apply a print quantity to other pictures. Press to

locate a picture. Keep the print quantity as is, or press to change it. Repeat this step until the desired print quantity is applied to the pictures.

5 Press the OK button. Then press the Share button to exit the menu.

* To tag all pictures in the storage location, highlight Print All , press the OK button, then indicate the number of copies as described above. Print All is not available in Quickview.

To remove the print tagging for all pictures in the storage location, highlight Cancel Prints, then press the OK button. Cancel Prints is not available in Quickview.

Printing Tagged Pictures

When you transfer the tagged pictures to your computer, the Kodak EasyShare software print screen opens. For details on printing, click the Help button in the Kodak EasyShare software.

For more information on printing from your computer or card, see page 70.

2 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 quantity is one. (To change the default, see page 60.)

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 picture.

2 Highlight Email , then press the OK

button.

3 Press to highlight an email address,

then press the OK button.

To tag other pictures with the same address, press to scroll through the pictures. When the picture you want is displayed, press OK.

To send the pictures to more than one address, repeat step 3 for each address.

Selected addresses are checked.

4 To remove a selection, highlight a checked address and press the OK

button. To remove all email selections, highlight Clear All.

5 Press to highlight Exit, then press the OK button.

Your selections are saved. The email icon appears in the status area.

6 Press the Share button to exit the menu.

Third—Transfer and Email

When you transfer the tagged pictures and videos to your computer, the Kodak EasyShare software email screen opens and lets you send the pictures and videos to the addresses you specified. For details, click the Help button in the Kodak EasyShare software.

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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.

Using Favorites On Your Computer

When you transfer Favorite pictures and videos to your computer, you can use Kodak EasyShare software to retrieve, organize, and label them by subject, date, event, or any category you choose.

For details, click the Help button in the Kodak EasyShare software.

Need Help?

Click the Help button in the Kodak EasyShare software for details on creating address books, and printing, emailing, and organizing tagged pictures on your computer.

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Settings

Use Setup to customize camera settings according to your preferences.

To Access Setup Mode/Menus

1 In any mode (including Review), press the Menu button. 2 Press to highlight Setup , then press the OK button.

Setup Menus

Return to previous menu Date & Time Set (page 6)

Default Print Quantity (page 60)

Quickview (page 60) Language (page 63)

Liveview (page 61)Format (page 64)

Advanced Digital Zoom (page 62)

Shutter Sound (page 62)

Video Out (page 63)

About (page 64)

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Changing the Default Print Quantity

The Default Print Quantity setting determines the value that is displayed on the Share Print screen (page 56). The default value is 1.

1 Press the Menu button. 2 Press to highlight Setup , then press the OK button.

3 Press to highlight Default Print

Quantity , then press the OK button.

4 Press to select the new default

quantity, then press the OK button.

5 Press the Menu button to exit the menu.

This setting remains until you change it.

Turning Off Quickview

After you take a picture or video, Quickview displays it on the camera screen for approximately 5 seconds (see page 19 and page 40). To save battery power, turn off Quickview.

1 Press the Menu button. 2 Press to highlight Setup , then press the OK button. 3 Press to highlight Quickview , then press the OK button.

4 Press to highlight Off, then press the

OK button.

5 Press the Menu button to exit the menu.

The picture is not displayed on the camera screen after you take it. To see the picture or video, press the Review button. This setting remains until you change it.

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Turning On Liveview in Still Modes

The Liveview feature lets you use the camera screen as a viewfinder (see

page 17). The default setting is Liveview Off. You must press the OK button to

turn it on. IMPORTANT: Liveview quickly depletes battery power; use it

To change the Liveview default to On:

1 Press the Menu button. 2 Press to highlight Setup , then press the OK button. 3 Press to highlight Liveview , then press the OK button.

sparingly.

4 Press to highlight On, then press the

OK button.

Liveview is now On by default. The camera screen is on whenever the camera is on (in Still or Video mode). You can still press the OK button to turn Liveview off and on.

5 Press the Menu button to exit the menu.

This setting remains until you change it.

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Changing Advanced Digital Zoom

1 Press the Menu button. 2 Press to highlight Setup , then press the OK button.

3 Press to highlight Advanced Digital

Zoom , then press the OK button.

4 Press to highlight an option:

Continuous—digital zoom automatically turns on after the Telephoto button is pressed to the optical zoom limit and held.

Pause (default)—digital zoom turns on after the Telephoto button is pressed to the optical zoom limit, released, then is pressed again.

None—disables digital zoom.

5 Press the Menu button to exit the menu.

NOTE: Advanced Digital Zoom cannot be activated unless Liveview is on.

Turning Off the Shutter Sound

1 Press the Menu button. 2 Press to highlight Setup , then press the OK button. 3 Press to highlight Shutter Sound , then press the OK button.

4 Press to highlight Off, then press the

OK button.

No sound plays when a picture is taken.

5 Press the Menu button to exit the menu.

This setting remains until you change it.

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Setting Video Out

Video Out is a regional setting that lets you successfully connect to a television or other external device (see page 52).

1 Press the Menu button. 2 Press to highlight Setup , then press the OK button. 3 Press to highlight Video Out , then press the OK button.

4 Press to highlight an option:

NTSC (default)—used in most countries except those in Europe and China. North America and Japan use NTSC.

PAL—used in Europe and China.

5 Press the OK button to accept the change. 6 Press the Menu button to exit the menu.

This setting remains until you change it.

Selecting a Language

You can display menus and screen messages in different languages.

1 Press the Menu button. 2 Press to highlight Setup , then press the OK button. 3 Press to highlight Language , then press the OK button.

4 Highlight an option, then press the OK

button.

5 Press the Menu button to exit the menu.

Text is displayed in the selected language. This setting remains until you change it.

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Formatting Internal Memory or SD/MMC Card

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 , then press the OK button. 3 Press to highlight Format , then press the OK button.

4 Press to highlight an option:

MEMORY CARD—deletes everything on the card; formats the card.

CANCEL—exits without making a change. INTERNAL MEMORY—deletes everything

in internal memory including email addresses and album names; formats the internal memory.

5 Press the OK button. 6 Highlight Continue Format, then press the OK button.

When the formatting is complete, the Setup menu appears.

Viewing Camera Information

1 Press the Menu button. 2 Press to highlight Setup , then press the OK button. 3 Press to highlight About , then press the OK button.

The camera model and the current firmware version appear.

4 Press the Menu button to exit the menu.

7 Installing the Software

This product was designed and manufactured to existing industry standards as of this product’s release date.

Future hardware and operating systems may or may not support this Kodak product. Please contact your hardware or operating system manufacturer or retailer if you encounter compatibility problems between this product and future hardware products or operating systems.

NOTE: To install software on computers running Windows 2000, Windows XP

Pro operating systems, or Mac OS X, you need administrator privileges. See your computer user’s guide.

Minimum system requirements

Windows OS-based computers Macintosh computers

! Windows 98, 98SE, ME, 2000

SP1, or XP OS

! Internet Explorer 5.01 or higher ! 233 MHz processor or greater ! 64 MB RAM (128 MB RAM for

Windows XP OS)

! 200 MB hard disk space available ! CD-ROM drive ! Available USB port ! Color monitor, 800 x 600 pixels

(16-bit or 24-bit recommended)

NOTE: Mac OS 8.6 and 9.x do not support the Share button functions,

! Power Mac G3, G4, G5, G4 Cube,

iMac; PowerBook G3, G4; or iBook computers

! Mac OS X version10.2.3, 10.3 ! Safari 1.0 or higher ! 128 MB RAM ! 200 MB hard disk space available ! CD-ROM drive ! Available USB port ! Color monitor, 1024 x 768 pixels

(thousands or millions of colors recommended)

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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/cx6445downloads.

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.

NOTE: Computers with Windows 2000, Windows XP Pro, or Mac OS X

operating systems need administrator privileges to install the software. See your computer user’s guide.

CAUTION:

Install the software from the Kodak EasyShare software CD before connecting the camera or optional camera dock to the computer. Failure to do so may cause the software to load incorrectly.

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Before you begin, close all software

applications that are open on your computer (including anti-virus software).

2 Place the Kodak EasyShare software CD into

the CD-ROM drive.

3 Load the software:

Windows OS-based computer—if the install window does not appear, choose Run from the Start menu and type d:\setup.exe where d is the drive letter that contains the CD.

Mac OS X—double-click the CD icon on the desktop, then click the Install icon.

4 Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software.

! Windows OS-based computers—select Complete to automatically

install all applications. Select Custom to choose the applications you wish to install.

! Mac OS X—follow the on-screen instructions.

NOTE: When prompted, take a few minutes to electronically register your

camera and software. This lets you receive information regarding software updates and registers some of the products included with the camera. You must be connected to your Internet service provider to register electronically.

To register later, visit www.kodak.com/go/register.

5 Restart the computer. If you turned off anti-virus software, turn it back on.

See the anti-virus software manual for details.

8 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.

You can transfer pictures and videos from the camera to the computer using:

! The (included) USB cable. ! The (optional) Kodak EasyShare camera dock 6000. See page 73 for

connecting with the camera dock.

! The (optional) Kodak EasyShare printer dock 6000. Purchase these and

other accessories at a dealer of Kodak products or visit

www.kodak.com/go/cx6445accessories.

Transferring Pictures With the USB Cable

1 Turn off the camera. 2 Plug the labeled end of the USB cable

into the labeled USB port on your computer. See your computer user’s guide for details.

3 Plug the other end of the USB cable into the

labeled USB port on the camera.

4 Turn on the camera.

Kodak EasyShare software opens on your computer. The software prompts you through the transfer process.

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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 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 services offered in the Kodak EasyShare software. You can easily:

! Upload your pictures. ! Edit, enhance, and add borders to your pictures. ! Store pictures, and share them with family and friends. ! Order high-quality prints, photo greeting cards, frames, and albums—and

have them delivered to your door.

Printing From an Optional SD/MMC Card

! Automatically print tagged pictures when you insert your card into a printer

with an SD/MMC slot. See your printer user’s guide for details.

! Make prints at an SD/MMC-capable Kodak picture maker. (Visit

www.kodak.com/go/picturemaker.)

! Take the card to your local photo retailer for professional printing.

Print With or Without a Computer

Dock your camera to the Kodak EasyShare printer dock 6000 and print directly—without using a computer. Purchase this and other accessories at a dealer of Kodak products or visit www.kodak.com/go/cx6445accessories.

9 Using the Camera Dock

6000

The Kodak EasyShare camera dock 6000:

! Makes it easy to transfer pictures and videos to the computer. ! Charges the included Kodak EasyShare Ni-MH rechargeable battery pack.

(Install the battery pack in the camera for charging.)

! Supplies power to the camera.

You can purchase a camera dock at a dealer of Kodak products or visit

www.kodak.com/go/cx6445accessories.

Camera Dock 6000 Package Contents

CAUTION:

Do not use the AC power adapter, 5-volt to power your camera without the dock. It is not compatible with your camera alone.

1 Camera dock 6000 (with universal insert

installed)

2 AC power adapter, 5-volt

Your AC adapter may differ from the one pictured.

3 Kodak EasyShare Ni-MH rechargeable

battery pack

4 Quick Start Guide (not shown)

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Installing the Custom Camera Insert

A universal insert is pre-installed in the camera dock. It allows all Kodak EasyShare CX/DX6000/7000 series and LS600/700 series cameras to use the camera dock.

A custom insert is included with your camera. It provides a perfect fit for your Kodak EasyShare CX6445 zoom digital camera.

Remove the Universal Insert

1 Place your thumbs against the front of the

universal insert. Press in and lift.

2 Lift the side edge of the insert, then remove

the insert from the dock.

3 Save the universal insert as a spare.

Install the Custom Insert

Cutout

1 Position the custom insert so the cutout

lines up with the camera dock connector.

2 Fit the insert into the groove in the dock.

Snap it into place.

Connector

NOTE: To order a custom insert for your camera, visit

www.kodak.com/go/cx6445accessories.

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Connecting the Camera Dock 6000

After the Kodak EasyShare software is loaded (see page 66), connect the camera dock to your computer and to a power outlet. You need:

! The USB cable included with your camera ! The AC adapter, 5-volt included with the camera dock

IMPORTANT: Make sure your camera is NOT in the camera dock

IMPORTANT: Use only the AC adapter, 5-volt included with the

Leave the camera dock connected so it’s always ready to transfer pictures and videos.

when you are connecting to power and the computer.

1 Plug the labeled end of the USB cable

into the labeled USB port on your computer. See your computer user’s guide for details.

2 Plug the other end of the USB cable into the

square USB connector on the back of the camera dock.

3 Plug the AC adapter into the round power

connector on the back of the camera dock and into a power outlet.

Your AC adapter may differ from the one pictured or may have additional plugs. Use the plug that accommodates your type of power outlet.

camera dock 6000. Other adapters may cause damage to your camera, camera dock, or AC adapter.

Chapter 9

Installing the Rechargeable Battery

You received a non-rechargeable CRV3 starter battery with your camera. To take full advantage of your camera dock 6000, replace the CRV3 battery with the Kodak EasyShare Ni-MH rechargeable battery pack that is packaged with the camera dock.

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A A

H, AA/N

H 2

/NiM

IMPORTANT: The battery pack is not charged when you receive it. See

page 76 for charging instructions.

1 Open the battery door on the bottom of the

camera.

2 Install the Ni-MH rechargeable battery pack

as illustrated.

CAUTION:

The battery pack can only be inserted into the camera in the orientation shown. If the battery pack does not easily install, reposition it and try again. DO NOT FORCE IT. Doing so can damage your camera.

3 Close the battery door.

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Docking the Camera

To charge the battery or to transfer pictures and videos from the camera to the computer:

Alignment Pins

Connector

Charging

Transfer

light

NOTE: If the Kodak EasyShare Ni-MH rechargeable battery pack requires

charging, charging begins (see page 76).

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.

Foot

3 Match the connector and alignment pins on

the camera dock to the camera. Push down until the camera is securely seated.

The Transfer light glows green when the camera is seated.

If a rechargeable battery is in the camera, the first battery charging light glows green.

lights

The camera is now powered by the camera dock instead of the camera batteries.

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Charging the Battery

1 Make sure the Kodak EasyShare Ni-MH

rechargeable battery pack is installed in the camera (see page 74).

Charging lights

If the battery requires charging, charging begins after a brief battery check.

! Full charging takes about 2.5 hours. ! Charging stops if you turn on the camera. If the camera is left in the camera

dock with the power on, charging resumes when the camera enters auto power-off (see page 107).

! Charging is suspended during picture transfer.

Charging Lights Status

Charging Lights Cause

Green lights

Red light (blinking)

No lights Camera is not properly seated in the camera dock.

2 Turn off the camera and place it in the

camera dock (see page 75).

Camera is properly docked. Battery is either being checked or is less than half charged.

Battery is more than half charged. Battery is fully charged.

Battery is not properly installed (see page 74). Battery or connector pin is damaged. Camera and battery have been exposed to extreme

temperatures. Slowly return to room temperature.

AC adapter is not connected. Rechargeable battery is not installed (see page 74).

Chapter 9

Transferring Pictures With the Dock

After the Kodak EasyShare software is loaded on your computer (see page 66), 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 blinks green while the pictures and videos are transferring.

Transfer button

Transfer light

NOTE: After transferring, the camera dock resumes charging as necessary.

Transfer Light Status

Light Cause

Steady The camera is properly seated in the camera dock. The camera

Blinking Pictures are being transferred to the computer. Off The camera is not seated in the camera dock (page 75).

dock is connected to AC power and to a computer via the USB cable.

The camera dock is not plugged into AC power (page 73). The USB cable is not connected (page 73).

Messages about the transfer status appear on the camera screen. Kodak EasyShare software automatically opens on your computer.

Need Help Using the Software?

For details on transferring, organizing, printing, emailing, and editing your pictures, click the Help button in the Kodak EasyShare software screens.

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

Review

button

camera dock.

2 Press the Review button to display the last

picture or video taken. See Chapter 4,

Reviewing Pictures and Videos, for details.

You can perform any camera function with the camera in the dock (ex., run a slide show, check or change settings).

Camera Dock 6000 Specifications

Specifications—Kodak EasyShare camera dock 6000

Communication with computer

Dimensions (without insert)

Transfer light (page 77) Indicates connection/transfer Charging lights (page 76) Indicate charging status and error

Input voltage 5 ±0.25 V DC Power DC input AC adapter (included with camera

USB Cable (included with Kodak EasyShare

Width Depth Height Weight

cameras)

6.1 in. (155 mm)

3.7 in. (94.5 mm)

1.2 in.(31 mm)

6.0 oz (170 g)

conditions

dock)

Chapter 9

Troubleshooting—Camera Dock 6000

Problem Cause Solution

Cannot transfer pictures to the computer.

Software is not installed.

Software is installed incorrectly.

USB cable was connected during software installation. Camera is listed as an unknown device (PC only).

AC adapter or USB cable is not securely connected.

Too many applications running on computer.

Camera was removed from the camera dock during picture transfer.

Transfer button was not pressed.

Disconnect USB cable and remove camera from dock. Install EasyShare software (page 66).

Disconnect the USB cable and remove camera from dock. Close all open applications. Uninstall, then re-install the software (page 66). To uninstall, go to Start/Settings/ Control Panel/Add/Remove Programs.

Disconnect the USB cable and remove camera from dock.

Delete camera from Device Manager: Right-click on My Computer, go to Properties/ Hardware/Device Manager/Other Devices/ (delete this entry— ?Kodak ES camera)

Check the connections (page 73).

Close all software applications and try again.

Replace the camera on the camera dock and press the Transfer button.

Press the Transfer button.

Chapter 9

Earlier Cameras and Docks

Your Kodak EasyShare camera dock 6000 requires a Kodak EasyShare CX/DX6000/7000 or LS600/700 series digital camera.

Earlier camera models (Kodak EasyShare 4000 series and previous) require the original Kodak EasyShare camera dock or camera dock II.

10Troubleshooting

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 camera dock 6000 troubleshooting, see page 79. For updates to Troubleshooting information, visit www.kodak.com/go/cx6445support.

Camera Problems

Problem Cause Solution

Camera does not turn on.

Camera does not turn off; lens does not retract.

Pictures remaining number does not decrease after taking a picture.

Picture orientation is not accurate.

Battery is not properly installed.

Battery is not charged. Recharge the battery (page 76). A non-approved battery

may be in the camera.

The picture does not take up enough space to decrease the number.

You did not take a picture.

The camera was rotated or tilted while the picture was taken.

Reinstall the battery (page 4).

Use the battery that came with your camera, or an approved replacement battery (page 12).

The camera is operating normally. Continue taking pictures.

Use Review (page 45) or Quickview (page 19) to make sure a picture was taken.

Set the Orientation Sensor (page 37).

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Problem Cause Solution

Shutter button does not work.

Part of the picture is missing.

(Also see Stored pictures are corrupted.)

Stored pictures are corrupted.

Camera is not turned on.

The camera is processing a picture; the ready light (near the viewfinder) is blinking.

The card or internal memory is full.

The Shutter button was not pressed.

Something was blocking the lens when the picture was taken.

Your eye or the picture was not centered correctly in the viewfinder or camera screen.

The card was removed or the battery expired while the ready light was blinking.

Turn on the camera (page 5).

Wait until the ready light stops blinking before attempting to take another picture.

Transfer pictures to the computer (page 69), delete pictures from the camera (page 47), switch storage locations (page 10), or insert a card with available memory (page 9).

For best pictures, see page 15.

Keep hands, fingers, or other objects away from the lens when taking pictures.

Leave space around subject when centering picture in viewfinder or camera screen.

Retake picture. Do not remove card while the ready light is blinking. Keep battery charged.

Chapter 10

Problem Cause Solution

In Review mode, you do not see a picture (or the expected picture) on the camera screen.

Picture is too dark.

The camera may not be accessing the correct storage location.

Flash is not on. Turn on the flash (page 21). The subject is too far

away for the flash to have an effect.

The subject is in front of a bright light (backlit).

Not enough light. In Landscape mode, use Long

Auto exposure was not achieved.

Check the picture storage location setting (page 10).

Move so there is no more than

16.7 ft (5.1 m) between the camera and the subject; 8.5 ft (2.6 m) in Telephoto.

Use Fill flash (page 21) or change your position so light is not behind the subject.

Time Exposure (page 32). In Landscape or Close-up modes,

set ISO to 400 (page 31). To take the best possible pictures,

press the Shutter button half-way and hold. When the ready light glows green, press the Shutter button the rest of the way down to take the picture.

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Problem Cause Solution

Picture is too light.

In Review mode, a blue screen is displayed instead of a picture.

Stored pictures are damaged.

The flash is not needed. Change to Auto flash or Flash Off

The subject was too close for flash.

The light sensor is covered.

Too much light. Decrease Exposure Compensation

Auto exposure was not achieved.

The picture has no thumbnail or an unrecognized thumbnail.

The card was removed when the ready light was blinking.

(page 21). Move so there is at least 1.6 ft (0.5

m) in Wide; 2.5 ft. (0.75 m) in Tele between camera and subject.

Hold the camera so your hands or other objects do not cover the light sensor.

(page 27). To take the best possible pictures,

press the Shutter button half-way and hold. When the ready light glows green, press the Shutter button the rest of the way down to take the picture.

Transfer the picture to the computer (page 69), or delete the picture (page 47).

Make sure the ready light is not blinking before removing the card.

Chapter 10

Problem Cause Solution

Picture is not clear.

Slide show does not run on external video device.

Camera freezes up when a card is inserted or removed.

The lens is dirty. Clean the lens (page 103). Subject too close when

taking picture.

Subject or the camera moved while the picture was taken.

The subject is too far away for the flash to be effective.

Auto focus was not achieved.

Video Out setting is incorrect.

External device is set incorrectly.

Camera detected an error when the card was inserted or removed.

Move so there is at least 19.7 in. (50 cm) between the camera and the subject, or at least 3.9 in. (10 cm) at Wide in Close-up mode.

Place the camera on a flat, steady surface or use a tripod.

Move so there is no more than

16.7 ft (5.1 m) between the camera and the subject; 8.5 ft (2.6 m) in Telephoto.

To take the best possible pictures, press the Shutter button half-way and hold. When the ready light glows green, press the Shutter button the rest of the way down to take the picture. (If the yellow light blinks, release the Shutter button and recompose picture.)

Adjust the camera Video Out setting (NTSC or PAL,

page 63).

See the external device’s user’s guide.

Turn the camera off, then back on. Make sure the camera is turned off before inserting or removing a card.

Chapter 10

Camera/Computer Communications

Problem Cause Solution

The computer cannot communicate with the camera.

(For communication problems with a camera dock 6000, see

page 79.)

There is a problem with the configuration of the USB port on the computer.

Camera power is off. Turn on the camera (page 5). Battery is not charged. Recharge the battery (page 76). Some Advanced Power

Management utilities on laptops turn off ports to save battery life.

USB cable is not securely connected.

Software is not installed. Install the software

Software is installed incorrectly.

Too many applications are running on the computer.

The Battery Monitor or similar software runs constantly.

See this file on the EasyShare software CD: USB.html Or visit:

www.kodak.com/go/ camerasupport

See the Power Management section of the laptop user’s guide to disable this feature.

Connect cable to camera and computer port (page 69).

(page 66). Disconnect the USB cable. Close all

open applications. Uninstall, then re-install the software (page 66). To uninstall, go to Start/Settings/ Control Panel/Add/Remove Programs.

Disconnect camera from the computer. Close all software applications, reconnect camera.

Close that software before starting the Kodak software.

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Problem Cause Solution

Cannot transfer pictures.

(The Add New Hardware Wizard cannot locate drivers.)

Software is not installed. Disconnect USB cable. (If using

Software is installed incorrectly.

USB cable was connected during software installation. Camera is listed as an unknown device (PC only)

camera dock, disconnect cable and remove camera from dock). Install EasyShare software (page 66).

Disconnect the USB cable. Close all open applications. Uninstall, then re-install the software (page 66). To uninstall, go to Start/Settings/ Control Panel/Add/Remove Programs.

Disconnect the USB cable. Delete camera from Device

Manager: Right-click on My Computer, go to Properties/Hardware/Device Manager/Other Devices/ (delete this entry— ?Kodak ES camera)

SD/MMC Cards and Internal Memory

Problem Cause Solution

The camera does not recognize SD/MMC card.

The card may not be SD/MMC certified.

The card may be corrupt.

Card is not properly inserted in camera.

Purchase a certified SD/MMC card.

Reformat the card (page 64). Caution: Formatting erases all

pictures and videos, including protected files.

Insert a card into the slot, then push to seat (page 9).

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Problem Cause Solution

Camera freezes up when a card is inserted or removed.

Memory card full

Camera detects an error when the card was inserted or removed.

Storage is full. Transfer pictures and videos to the

The maximum number of files or folders is reached (or other directory concern).

Turn the camera off, then back on. Make sure the camera is off when

inserting or removing a card.

computer, then delete them from the camera.

Transfer pictures and videos to the computer, then format the card or internal memory (page 64).

Caution: Formatting a card erases all pictures and videos, including protected files. (Formatting internal memory also erases email addresses and album names. To restore addresses and albums, see Kodak EasyShare software Help.)

Camera Screen Messages

Message Cause Solution

No images to display There are no pictures

Memory card requires formatting

Memory card cannot be read (Please format card or insert another card)

in the current storage location.

The card is corrupted or formatted for another digital camera.

Change picture storage location setting (page 10).

Insert a new card or format the card (page 64).

Caution: Formatting erases all pictures and videos, including protected files.

Kodak CX6445 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

1 Getting Started

Install Software First

Need This Guide in Larger Print?

What Can I Do With My Camera?

What Can I Do With My Pictures and Videos?

Package Contents

Loading the Battery

Attaching the Wrist Strap

Turning On the Camera

Adjusting the Display

Setting the Date and Time

Setting the Date & Time, First Time

Setting the Date & Time, Anytime

Checking Camera Status

Camera Screen Icons

Inserting an SD/MMC Card

Choosing Internal Memory or SD/MMC Card

Managing Your Storage Location Setting

Checking Your Storage Setting

Checking a Picture or Video’s Location

Important Battery Information

Kodak Battery Replacement Types/Battery Life

Extending Battery Life

Battery Safety and Handling

2 Taking Pictures

Take a Picture

Picture-Taking Modes

Using the Auto Focus Framing Marks

Adjusting the Viewfinder

Using the Optical Zoom

Using the Advanced Digital Zoom

Using the Flash

Turning On the Flash

Flash Settings In Each Mode

Putting Yourself in the Picture

Taking a Burst Series of Pictures

Turn On Burst

Take the Pictures

Changing Optional Settings

Setting Exposure Compensation

Setting Picture Quality

Setting Color Mode

Setting White Balance

Setting ISO Speed

Setting Long Time Exposure

Set Long Time Exposure

Take the Picture

Setting Exposure Metering

Setting Focus Zone

Pre-tagging for Album Names

Placing the Date on Pictures

Setting the Orientation Sensor

3 Taking Videos

Taking a Video

Using the Optical Zoom

Changing Optional Video Settings

Pre-tagging for Album Names

Putting Yourself in the Video

Viewing Single Pictures and Videos

Viewing Multiple Pictures and Videos

Playing a Video

Deleting Pictures and Videos

Changing Optional Review Settings

Magnifying Pictures

Protecting Pictures and Videos From Deletion

Tagging Pictures/Videos for Albums

Running a Slide Show

Starting the Slide Show

Changing the Slide Show Display Interval

Running a Continuous Slide Show Loop

Displaying Pictures/Videos on a Television

Copying Pictures and Videos

Displaying Video Date

Viewing Picture/Video Information

5 Sharing Pictures and Videos

When Can I Tag My Pictures and Videos?