Kodak CX7525 User Manual

Kodak EasyShare

CX7525 zoom digital camera

User’s guide

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Front View

3 2 1

1 Microphone 6 Shutter button

2 Light sensor 7 Mode dial/Power

3 Self-timer/Video light 8 Speaker

4 Wrist strap post 9 Flash unit

5 Grip 10 Viewfinder

11 Lens/Lens cover

Product features

Side View

1 A/V Out, for television viewing

2 Slot for optional SD or MMC card

3USB Port

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Product features

Back View

1 Camera screen (LCD) 8 Ready light

2 Share button 9 Self-timer/Burst button

3 OK button (press) 10 Flash/status button

4 4-way controller 11 Zoom (Wide Angle/Telephoto)

5DC-In (3V) ,for optional AC adapter 12 Grip

6 Delete button 13 Menu button

7 Viewfinder 14 Review button

Bottom View

1 Locator for EasyShare camera

dock or printer dock

2 Dock connector 4 Battery door

3 Tripod socket/locator for EasyShare camera

dock or printer dock

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Table of contents 1

1 Getting started ...........................................................................1

Package contents.............................................................................. 1

Installing the software first................................................................ 1

Loading the batteries ........................................................................ 2

Important battery information ........................................................... 3

Turning the camera on and off .......................................................... 4

Setting the date and time.................................................................. 5

Checking camera and picture status .................................................. 6

Storing pictures on an SD or MMC card ............................................. 7

2 Taking pictures and videos ......................................................... 8

Taking a picture ................................................................................ 8

Taking a video .................................................................................. 8

Camera modes.................................................................................. 9

Using the camera screen as a viewfinder ......................................... 10

Reviewing the picture or video just taken......................................... 12

Using optical zoom ......................................................................... 13

Using digital zoom .......................................................................... 13

Using the flash................................................................................ 14

Putting yourself in the picture.......................................................... 16

Putting yourself in the video ............................................................ 16

Taking a burst series of pictures....................................................... 17

Changing picture-taking settings..................................................... 18

Customizing your camera ................................................................ 21

Pre-tagging for album names .......................................................... 23

3 Reviewing pictures and videos ................................................. 24

Viewing single pictures and videos .................................................. 24

Viewing multiple pictures and videos............................................... 24

Playing a video................................................................................ 25

Deleting pictures and videos............................................................ 25

Changing optional review settings................................................... 26

Magnifying pictures......................................................................... 26

Protecting pictures and videos from deletion.................................... 26

Tagging pictures/videos for albums.................................................. 27

Running a slide show...................................................................... 28

Copying pictures and videos............................................................ 29

Viewing picture/video information ................................................... 30

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4 Installing the software .............................................................31

Minimum system requirements........................................................ 31

Install the software ......................................................................... 32

5 Sharing pictures and videos .....................................................33

When can I tag my pictures and videos?.......................................... 33

Tagging pictures for printing............................................................ 34

Tagging pictures and videos for emailing......................................... 35

Tagging pictures as favorites ........................................................... 36

6 Transferring and printing pictures ............................................ 38

Transferring pictures with the USB cable.......................................... 38

Printing with a Kodak EasyShare printer dock .................................. 38

Direct printing with a PictBridge printer ........................................... 39

Ordering prints online ..................................................................... 40

Printing pictures from your computer............................................... 40

Printing from an optional SD or MMC card ...................................... 40

7 Troubleshooting ....................................................................... 41

Camera problems............................................................................ 41

Camera screen messages ................................................................ 44

Camera ready light status................................................................ 46

Direct printing problems.................................................................. 47

8 Getting help ............................................................................. 48

Helpful links.................................................................................... 48

Telephone customer support ........................................................... 49

9 Appendix .................................................................................. 50

Camera specifications ..................................................................... 50

Tips, safety, maintenance................................................................ 52

Storage capacities ........................................................................... 53

Power-saving features..................................................................... 53

Upgrading your software and firmware............................................ 54

Regulatory compliance .................................................................... 54

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1 Getting started

Package contents

1 Camera with wrist strap 4 USB cable

2 Custom dock insert (for EasyShare

camera dock or printer dock)

3 2 AA non-rechargeable batteries

Not shown: User’s guide (may be provided on a CD), Start Here! guide, Kodak EasyShare software CD. Contents may change without notice.

NOTE:

If your package includes an EasyShare dock, you received a Ni-MH rechargeable battery pack.

5 Audio/Video cable (for viewing

pictures and videos on television)

Installing the software first

IMPORTANT:

Install the software from the Kodak EasyShare software CD before connecting the camera (or dock) to the computer. Otherwise, the software may load incorrectly. See the Start Here! guide or

Installing the software, page 31.

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Getting started

Loading the batteries

For information on replacing batteries and extending battery life, see page 3.

1 Turn the Mode dial to Off.

2 On the bottom of the camera, slide the battery

door and lift to open.

3 Insert the AA batteries as shown.

4 Close the battery door.

Insert the Kodak EasyShare Ni-MH rechargeable battery pack (included with the Kodak EasyShare camera dock or printer dock) as shown.

Insert the Kodak the CRV3 lithium battery (non-rechargeable) as shown.

See page 3 for the other types of batteries you can use in your camera.

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Important battery information

Kodak battery replacement types/battery life

Use the following batteries. Actual battery life may vary based on usage.

CRV3 lithium battery

350–500

AA (2) lithium batteries

Ni-MH rechargeable battery

pack* (per charge)

AA (2) Ni-MH rechargeable

batteries (per charge)

AA (2) non-rechargeable

Kodak digital camera batteries

* Included with the Kodak

0 500

Battery Life (Ap

EasyShare camera dock and pri

250–350

200–300

200 – 300

150–250

prox. number of pictures)

nter dock.

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.

Extending battery life

■ Limit the following activities that quickly deplete battery power:

– Reviewing your pictures on the camera screen (see page 24)

– Using the camera screen as a viewfinder (see page 10)

– Excessive use of the flash

■ 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). When

using your camera in cold weather, carry spare batteries and keep them warm. Do not discard cold batteries that do not work; when they return to room temperature, they may be usable.

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Visit www.kodak.com/go/cx7525accessories for:

Kodak EasyShare camera dock—powers your camera, transfers pictures

to your computer, and charges the included Kodak EasyShare Ni-MH rechargeable battery pack.

Kodak EasyShare printer dock—powers your camera, makes 4 x 6-in. (10 x 15 cm) prints with or without a computer, transfers pictures, and charges the included Kodak EasyShare Ni-MH rechargeable battery pack.

Kodak 3-volt AC adapter—powers your camera.

IMPORTANT:

Do not use the AC adapter included with the Kodak EasyShare camera dock or printer dock to power your camera.

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.

■ Dispose of batteries according to local and national regulations.

■ For more information on batteries, see

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Turning the camera on and off

■ Turn the Mode dial from Off to any other

position.

The Power light turns on. The Ready light blinks green while the camera performs a self-check, then turns off when the camera is ready.

■ To turn off the camera, turn the Mode dial

to Off.

The camera completes operations that are in process.

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Changing the display

If you want to Then do this

Turn the camera screen on or off. Press the OK button.

Change the camera screen setting so

that it is on whenever the camera is on.

Show/Hide the status icons. Press .

See Liveview, page 21.

Setting the date and time

Setting the date & time, first time

The

Date and Time have been reset

the camera or if the battery is removed for an extended time.

1 SET DATE & TIME is highlighted. Press the OK button.

(Select Cancel to set the date and time at a later time.)

2 Go to step 4 below, Setting the date & time, anytime.

Setting the date & time, anytime

1 Turn on the camera. Press the Menu button.

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

message appears the first time you turn on

3 Press to highlight Date & Time , then press the OK button.

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.

NOTE: Depending on your computer operating system, Kodak EasyShare software may let your

computer update the camera clock when you connect the camera. See the EasyShare software Help for details.

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Checking camera and picture status

The icons that appear on the camera screen indicate the active camera and picture settings. If is displayed in the status area, press the Flash/Status button to display additional settings. Press to show/hide the status icons.

Capture mode screen

Only the active camera settings are displayed:

Self Timer/Burst Date stamp

Album name

Mode description

Flash

Scroll arrows

Picture/video quality

Pictures/time remaining

Storage location

Zoom (wide, telephoto, digital)

Exposure metering

White balance

ISO

Camera mode

(flashing = exhausted)

Exposure compensation

Low battery

Review screen

Print tag/number of prints Protect Favorite tag Email tag

Picture/video number

Image storage

location

Review mode

Scroll arrows

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Flash/Status screen

Press the Flash/Status button. The current camera status icons are displayed in the bottom half of the Flash screen.

Other settings

Storing pictures on an SD or MMC card

Your camera has 16 MB of internal memory. You can purchase optional SD or MMC cards for removable, reusable storage for your pictures and videos.

NOTE: We recommend Kodak SD or MMC cards. Other SD brands are acceptable, but must

possess the SD logo. (The SD logo is a trademark of the SD Card Association.) When using the card for the first time, format it in this camera before taking pictures (see

page 22).

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.

Notched corner

To remove the card, turn off the camera. Push the card in, then release it. When the card is partially ejected, pull it out.

See page 53 for storage capacities. Purchase SD or MMC cards at a dealer of Kodak products or www.kodak.com/go/cx7525accessories.

To insert an SD or MMC card:

1 Turn off the camera.

2 Open the card door.

3 Orient the card as shown on the camera body.

4 Push the card into the slot to seat the

connector.

5 Close the door.

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Taking a picture

1 Turn the Mode dial to the mode you want to use. See page 9 for mode

descriptions.

The camera screen displays the mode name and description. To interrupt the description, press any button.

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

button to turn the camera screen on. See page 10.)

3 Press the Shutter button halfway to set the

exposure and focus.

4 When the ready light turns 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.

Taking a video

1 Turn the Mode dial to Video .

2 Use the viewfinder or camera screen to frame your subject.

3 Press the Shutter button completely down and release. To stop recording,

press and release the Shutter button again.

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.

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Camera modes

Use this mode For

Auto General picture-taking. Automatically sets exposure, focus,

Portrait Full-frame portraits of people. Subject is sharp and the

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

Night Night scenes or low-light conditions. Place the camera on a

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

Close-up Close subjects 5.1–27.6 in. (13–70 cm) from the lens in

Favorites Viewing your favorites. (See Tagging pictures as favorites,

Video Capture video with sound. See Taking a video, page 8.

Taking pictures and videos

and flash.

background is indistinct. Automatically fires a low-level fill flash. Subject should be at least 2 ft (0.6 m) away and fill the frame with a head and shoulders pose.

flat, steady surface or use a tripod. Due to slow shutter speeds, advise people to stay still for a few seconds after flash fires.

Auto-focus framing marks (page 11) are not available in Landscape.

Wide Angle; 8.7–27.6 in.(22–70 cm) in Telephoto. Use available light instead of flash if possible. Use the camera screen to frame the subject.

page 36.) Use EasyShare software to load pictures into the

Favorites section of your camera’s internal memory.

NOTE: If you press the Review button while in Favorites mode,

you can view the pictures and videos on your card or in your camera’s internal memory. The lens is not extended, and you cannot take a picture.

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Taking pictures and videos

Using the camera screen as a viewfinder

IMPORTANT:

To make the camera screen turn on whenever the camera is on, see Liveview,

page 21.

The Liveview feature quickly depletes battery power; use it sparingly.

1 Turn the Mode dial to any Still position.

2 Press the OK button to turn on the camera

screen.

3 Frame your subject in the camera screen.

For more about auto-focus framing marks, see

page 11.

Framing marks

4 Press the Shutter button halfway and hold

to set the exposure and focus. When the framing marks change color, press the rest

of the way down to take the picture.

5 To turn off the camera screen, press the OK

button.

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Taking pictures and videos

Using the auto-focus framing marks

When using the camera screen as a viewfinder, framing marks indicate where the camera is focusing. For the best possible pictures, the camera attempts to focus on foreground subjects, even if the subjects are not centered in the scene.

NOTE: This procedure does not apply to videos.

1 Press the OK button to turn on the camera screen.

2 Press the Shutter button halfway and hold.

When the framing marks turn green, focus is accomplished.

While the shutter button is pressed halfway:

Center focus

Center wide focus

Side focus

Framing

marks

Center and side focus

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 and the Ready light blinks red), release your finger, recompose the scene, and go to Step 2.

NOTE: Framing marks appear only when the camera screen is on. Framing marks do not appear in

Landscape mode.

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Taking pictures and videos

Reviewing the picture or video just taken

After you take a picture or video, the camera screen displays a Quickview for approximately 5 seconds. While the picture or video is displayed, you can:

■ Review: If you take no action, the

picture/video is saved.

■ Play (video): Press the OK button to play the

video. Press to adjust the volume.

■ Share: Press the Share button to tag a

picture/video for email or as a favorite, or to tag a picture for print. (See page 33.)

■ Delete: Press the Delete button while the

picture/video and are displayed.

NOTE: Only the final picture of a burst series (see page 17) is

displayed during Quickview. If you select Delete, all pictures in the burst series are deleted. To delete selectively, do so in Review (see page 25).

Delete

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Taking pictures and videos

Using optical zoom

Use optical zoom to get up to 3X closer to your subject. Optical zoom is effective when the lens is no closer than 24 in. (60 cm) to the subject or 5 in. (13 cm) in Close-up mode. You can change optical zoom before (but not during) video recording.

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.

If the camera screen is turned on, the zoom indicator shows you are in optical zoom.

Optical zoom range

3 Press the Shutter button halfway and hold

to set the exposure and focus, then press the rest of the way down to take the picture. (When taking videos, press and release the Shutter button.)

Using digital zoom

Use digital zoom in any Still mode to get an additional 5X magnification beyond optical zoom. Combined zoom settings are from 3.6X to 15X in 0.6X increments. You must turn on the camera screen to activate digital zoom.

1 Press the OK button to turn on the camera screen.

2 Press the Telephoto (T) button to the optical

zoom limit (3X). Release the button, then press it again.

The camera screen displays the zoomed image and the zoom indicator.

3 Press the Shutter button halfway and hold

Digital zoom range

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

NOTE: You cannot use digital zoom for video recording. You

may notice decreased image quality when using digital zoom. The blue slider on the zoom indicator pauses and turns red when the picture quality reaches the limit for an acceptable 4 x 6-in.

(10 x 15 cm)

print.

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Taking pictures and videos

Using the flash

Use the flash when you take pictures at night, indoors, or outdoors in heavy shadows. You can change the flash setting in any Still mode; the default flash setting is restored when you exit the mode or turn off the camera.

Flash Range

Wide Angle 2–11.8 ft (0.6–3.6 m)

Telephoto 2–6.9 ft (0.6–2.1 m)

Turning on the flash

Press the through the flash options. The active flash icon is displayed in the camera screen status area.

Flash Mode Flash Fires

Auto Flash

Off Never

Fill Every time you take a picture, regardless of the lighting

Red-eye Once, so the subject’s eyes become accustomed to the flash,

button to scroll

When the lighting conditions require it.

conditions. Use when the subject is in shadow or is “backlit” (when bright light is behind the subject).

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.)

Flash/status button

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