Kodak CX7525 User Manual

Kodak EasyShare
CX7525 zoom digital camera
User’s guide
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All screen images are simulated.
Kodak and EasyShare are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company.
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Front View
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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
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11 Lens/Lens cover

Product features

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Side View
1 A/V Out, for television viewing
2 Slot for optional SD or MMC card
3USB Port
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Back View
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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
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Bottom View
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1 Locator for EasyShare camera
dock or printer dock
2 Dock connector 4 Battery door
3 Tripod socket/locator for EasyShare camera
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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

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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)
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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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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.
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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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Using the camera screen as a viewfinder

IMPORTANT:
OK
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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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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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).
OK
Delete
Share
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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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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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Flash settings in each mode

For the best possible pictures, flash settings are preset for each capture mode.
Icon Capture
mode
Auto Auto* Auto, Flash Off, Fill
Portrait Auto*
Sport Auto
Night Auto*
Landscape Off
Close-up Off
Video Off None Flash cannot be turned
Burst Off
Default flash setting
Available flash settings
(press the Flash button to change)
Flash, Red-eye
To return to the default flash setting:
Exit the mode or turn off the camera.
on.
* When you change to Red-eye in these modes, 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 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 halfway 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 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.

Putting yourself in the video

1 Place the camera on a flat surface or tripod.
2 Turn the Mode dial to Video , then press the Self-timer button .
3 Compose the scene, then press the Shutter button completely down. Move
so that you are in the scene.
NOTE: The default video length is Continuous. The video will stop when you press the Shutter
button or when no storage space remains. To change the video length, see Video Length,
page 21.
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Taking a burst series of pictures

Burst lets you to take up to 5 pictures in quick succession (approximately 2.4 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

Burst Icon
Burst button
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.

Take the burst pictures

1 Press the Shutter button halfway 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 5 pictures in quick succession. It stops taking pictures when you release the Shutter button, when 5 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 pictures.
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Changing picture-taking settings

You can change settings to get the best results from your camera:
1 Press the Menu button. (Some settings are unavailable in some modes.)
2 Press to highlight the setting you wish to change, then press the OK
button.
3 Choose an option, then press the OK button.
4 Press the Menu button to exit.
Setting Icon Options
Exposure Compensation
(Still mode) Choose how much light
enters the camera.
This setting remains until you turn the Mode dial or turn off the camera.
Picture Quality
Choose a picture resolution.
This setting remains until you change it.
Video Quality
Choose a video resolution.
This setting remains until you change it.
If pictures are too light, decrease the value. If pictures are too dark, increase the value.
NOTE: When the camera screen is on in any Still
capture mode, press then to adjust exposure compensation. When satisfied, press again.
Exposure Compensation returns to zero if Long Time Exposure is set.
Unavailable in Video mode.
Best 5 M pixels; for printing up to 20 x 30 in. (50 x 76 cm).
Best (3:2) 4.4 M pixels; ideal for printing 4 x 6 in. (10 x 15 cm) prints without cropping. Also for printing up to 20 x 30 in. (50 x 76 cm); some cropping may result.
Better 3.1 M pixels; for printing up to 8 x 10 in. (20 x 25 cm).
Good —1.7 M pixels; for small prints, emailing, Internet, screen display, or for conserving space.
Best higher resolution and file size. Video plays in a 640 x 480 pixel window (VGA).
Good lower resolution and file size. Video plays in a 320 x 240 pixel window (QVGA).
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Setting Icon Options
White Balance
Choose your lighting condition.
This setting remains until you turn the Mode dial or turn off the camera.
ISO Speed
Control the camera’s sensitivity to light.
This setting remains until you turn the Mode dial or turn off the camera.
Color Mode
Choose color tones.
This setting remains until you turn the Mode dial or turn off the camera.
Auto (default)—automatically corrects white balance. Ideal for general picture taking.
Daylight—for pictures in natural lighting. Tungsten—corrects the orange cast of
household light bulbs. Ideal for indoor pictures under tungsten or halogen lighting without flash.
Fluorescent—corrects the green cast of fluorescent lighting. Ideal for indoor pictures under fluorescent lighting without flash.
Unavailable in Video mode.
Choose a lower ISO setting in brightly lit scenes; use a higher ISO setting for low-light scenes. Choose Auto (default), 80, 100, 200, 400.
NOTE: ISO returns to Auto when the camera is
Unavailable in Video mode.
Color (default)—for color pictures. Black & White—for black-and-white
pictures. Sepia—for pictures with a reddish-brown,
antique look.
NOTE: EasyShare software also lets you change a
Unavailable in Video mode.
Taking pictures and videos
set to Sport, Night, or Portrait mode, or during Long Time Exposure.
color picture to black-and-white or sepia.
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Setting Icon Options
Exposure Metering
Evaluate light levels at specific areas of a scene.
This setting remains until you turn the Mode dial or turn off the camera.
Focus Zone
Select a large or concentrated area of focus.
This setting remains until you turn the Mode dial or turn off the camera.
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-weight, 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.
Unavailable in Video mode.
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.
NOTE: For the best pictures, the camera is set to
Unavailable in Video mode.
Long Time Exposure
Choose how long the shutter stays open.
This setting remains until you turn the Mode dial or turn off the camera.
Image Storage
Choose a storage location for pictures and videos.
This setting remains until you change it.
To leave the shutter open longer, increase the value.
NOTE: When Long Time Exposure is set, Exposure
Unavailable in Portrait, Sport, Close-up, or Video mode.
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.
Multi-zone when in Landscape mode.
Compensation is set to zero and ISO is set to Auto.
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Setting Icon Options
Set Album
Choose Album names.
This setting remains until you change it. You can apply different Set Album choices to videos and to pictures.
Video Length
Choose video duration.
Setup Menu
Choose additional settings.
On or Off. Pre-select album names before you take
pictures or videos. Then, all the pictures or videos you take are tagged with those album names. See page 23.
Continuous (default)—as long as there is room on the card or internal memory, or until you stop taking the video.
5, 15, or 30—seconds
See Customizing your camera.

Customizing your camera

Use Setup to customize your camera settings.
1 In any mode, press the Menu button.
2 Press to highlight Setup , then press the OK button.
3 Press to highlight the setting you wish to change, then press the OK
button.
4 Choose an option, then press the OK button.
5 Press the Menu button to exit.
Setting Icon Options
Return to previous menu.
Liveview
Change Liveview default to on or off. (For more information, see page 10.)
Camera Sounds All On (default)
Date & Time See page 5.
On Off (default)
Shutter Only All Off
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Setting Icon Options
Video Out
Choose the regional setting that lets you connect the camera to a television or other external device.
Orientation Sensor
Orient pictures so that they are displayed with the correct side up.
Date Stamp
Imprint the date on pictures.
Video Date Display
Display Date/Time at the start of video playback.
Language Choose a language.
NTSC (default)—used in North
America and Japan; most common format.
PAL—used in Europe and China.
On (default) Off
Choose a date option, or turn off the feature. (Default is off.)
Choose a date/time option, or turn off the feature. (Default format is YYYY/MM/DD.)
Format
CAUTION: Formatting deletes all
pictures and videos, including those that are protected. Removing a card during formatting may damage the card.
About
View camera information.
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, album names, and favorites; formats the internal memory.
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Taking pictures and videos

Pre-tagging for album names

Use the Set Album (Still or Video) feature to pre-select album names before you take pictures or videos. Then, all the pictures or videos you take are tagged with those album names.
First—on your computer
Use Kodak EasyShare software that was packaged with this camera (see
page 31) to create album names on your computer. Then copy up to 32 album
names to the album name list the next time you connect the camera to the computer. See Kodak EasyShare software Help for details.
Second—on your camera
1 In any mode, press the Menu button.
2 Press to highlight Set Album , then press the OK button.
3 Press to highlight an album name, then press the OK button. Repeat
to mark pictures or videos for albums.
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 the camera screen, 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.
Third—transfer to your computer
When you transfer the tagged pictures or videos to your computer, Kodak EasyShare software opens and categorizes your pictures in the appropriate album. See the Kodak EasyShare software Help for details.
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3 Reviewing pictures and
videos
Press the Review button to view and work with your pictures and videos. To save battery power, use the optional Kodak EasyShare camera or printer dock, or Kodak 3-volt AC adapter. (See www.kodak.com/go/cx7525accessories.)

Viewing single pictures and videos

1 Press the Review button.
2 Press to scroll backward or forward through pictures and videos. (For
fast scrolling, press and hold .)
To exit Review, press the Review button. NOTE: Pictures taken at the Best (3:2) quality setting are displayed at a 3:2 aspect ratio with a
black bar at the top of the screen.

Viewing multiple pictures and videos

1 Press the Review button.
2 Press .
NOTE: You can also press the Menu button, highlight , then press the OK button.
Thumbnails of pictures and videos are displayed.
To display the previous or next row of thumbnails, press .
To scroll through the thumbnails one at a time, press .
To display a single view of the selected picture, press the OK button.

Viewing pictures and videos without extending the lens

1 Turn the mode dial to Favorites .
The lens is not extended, and you cannot take a picture.
2 Press the Review button.
3 See Step 2 under Viewing single pictures and videos.
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Playing a video

1 Press the Review button.
2 Press to locate a video. A video’s duration is displayed at the top of
the camera screen. (In Multi-up view, highlight a video, then press the OK button.)
3 To play or pause a video, press the OK button. NOTE: You can also press the Menu button, highlight , then press the OK button.
To adjust the volume, press .
To rewind the video, press during playback.
To replay the video, press the OK button.
To go to the previous or next picture or video, press .

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.
To delete more pictures and videos, go to Step 2.
NOTE: You cannot delete protected pictures and videos in this manner. Remove protection before
deleting (see page 26).
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Changing optional review settings

In Review mode, press the Menu button to access optional review settings.
Album (page 27)Copy (page 29)
Protect (page 26)Multi-up (page 24)
Image Storage (page 20) Picture/Video Information (page 30)
Slide Show (page 28) Setup Menu (page 21)

Magnifying pictures

1 Press the Review button, then locate a picture.
2 Press the Telephoto (T) button to magnify the
picture between 1X and 8X. To see different parts of the picture, press
.
To redisplay the picture at the 1X (original) size, press the OK button.
To exit Review, press the Review button.

Protecting pictures and videos from deletion

1 Press the Review button, then locate the picture or video.
2 Press the Menu button.
3 Press to highlight Protect , then press the OK button.
The picture or video is protected and cannot be deleted. The Protect icon appears with the protected picture or video.
To remove protection, press the OK button again.
Press the Menu button to exit the menu.
CAUTION: Formatting internal memory or an SD or MMC card deletes
all (including protected) pictures, videos. (Formatting internal memory also deletes email addresses, album names, and favorites. To restore them, see EasyShare software Help.)
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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 that was packaged with this camera 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, then locate the picture or video.
2 Press the Menu button.
3 Press to highlight Album , then press the OK button.
4 Press to highlight an album folder, then press the OK button.
To add other pictures to the same album, press to scroll through the pictures. When the picture you want is displayed, press the OK button.
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.
To remove a selection, highlight an album name and press the OK button. To remove all album selections, select Clear All.
Third—transfer to your computer
When you transfer the tagged pictures and videos to your computer, the Kodak EasyShare software opens and categorizes your pictures and videos in the appropriate album folder. See Kodak EasyShare software Help for details.
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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 29. To save battery power, use an optional Kodak 3V AC adapter. (Visit
www.kodak.com/go/cx7525accessories.)

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.
To interrupt 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 set the display interval from 3 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.

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.
The slide show repeats until you press the OK button or until battery power is exhausted. The Loop feature remains until you change it.
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Displaying pictures and 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: Ensure that the Video Out setting (NTSC or PAL) is correct (see page 22). 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). See your television user’s guide for details.
2 Review pictures and videos on the television.

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 Image Storage, page 20.
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.
NOTE: Pictures and videos are copied, not moved. To remove pictures and from the original
location after copying, delete them (see page 25). 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 26.
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Viewing picture/video information

1 Press the Review button, then press the Menu button.
2 Press to highlight Picture/Video Info, then press the OK button.
3 To view information on the next or previous picture or video, press .
Press the Menu button to exit the menu.
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4 Installing the software

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: To download EasyShare software, visit
Power Mac G3, G4, G5, G4 Cube,
iMac; PowerBook G3, G4; or iBook computers
Mac OS X version 10.2.3, 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)
www.kodak.com/go/cx7525downloads.
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Install the software

CAUTION: Install Kodak EasyShare software
before
connecting the camera or optional dock to the computer. Failure to do so may cause the software to load incorrectly.
1 Close all software applications that are open on your computer (including
anti-virus 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 computer—select Complete to automatically install
the most commonly used 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, see
5 If prompted, restart the computer. If you turned off anti-virus software, turn
it back on. See the anti-virus software manual for details.
For information on the software applications included on the Kodak EasyShare software CD, click the Help button in the Kodak EasyShare software.
www.kodak.com/go/register.
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5 Sharing pictures and
videos
Press the Share button to “tag” your pictures and videos.
When they are transferred to your computer, you can share them by:
Pictures Videos
Print (page 34)
Email (page 35) ✔✔
Favorites (page 36) for easy organization on your computer
and for sharing on your camera
✔✔

When can I tag my pictures and videos?

Press the Share button to tag pictures/videos:
Any time. (The most recent picture/video taken is then displayed.)
Just after you take a picture/video, during Quickview (see page 12).
After pressing the Review button (see page 24).
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Tagging pictures for printing

1 Press the Share button. Press to locate a picture.
2 Press to highlight Print , then press the OK button.*
3 Press to select the number of copies (0–99). Zero removes the tag
for that picture.
The Print icon appears in the status area. The default quantity is one.
4Optional: 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, printer dock, PictBridge-enabled printer, or card, see page 39.
NOTE: For the best 4 x 6 in. (10 x 15 cm) prints, set the camera to the Best (3:2) print quality
setting. See page 18.
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Tagging pictures and videos for emailing

First—on your computer
Use Kodak EasyShare software to create an email address book on your computer. Then, copy up to 32 email addresses to the camera’s internal memory. For details, click the Help button in the Kodak EasyShare software.
Second—tag pictures/videos on your camera
1 Press the Share button. Press to locate a picture/video.
2 Press to highlight Email , then press the OK button.
The Email icon appears in the status area.
3 Press to highlight an email address, then press the OK button.
To tag other pictures/videos with the same address, press to scroll through them. When the picture you want is displayed, press OK.
To send the pictures/videos 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.
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/videos to your computer, the Email screen opens and lets you send them to the addresses you specified. For details, click the Help button in the Kodak EasyShare software.
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Tagging pictures as favorites

You can preserve your favorite pictures in the Favorites section of your camera’s internal memory, then share them with friends and family.
NOTE: When you transfer pictures from your camera to your computer, all pictures (including
favorites) are stored on your computer at full size. Favorite pictures—smaller copies of your originals—are loaded back to your camera, so you can share and enjoy more.
Share your favorite pictures in 4 easy steps:
1. Take pictures
2. Tag pictures as favorites
3. Transfer pictures to your computer
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. To remove the tag, press the OK button again.
Press the Share button to exit the menu.
1 To enjoy full functionality, load and use the EasyShare
software that was packaged with this camera. (See
page 31.)
2 Connect the camera to the computer using the USB cable
(see page 38) or an EasyShare dock.
The first time you transfer pictures, a software wizard helps you make choices about your favorite pictures. Then, your pictures are transferred to the computer. Favorite pictures (smaller versions of the originals) are loaded to the Favorites section of your camera’s internal memory.
4. View favorites on your camera
1 Turn the Mode dial to Favorites . 2 Press to scroll through favorites.
To exit Favorites mode, turn the Mode dial to any other position.
NOTE: The camera holds a limited number of favorites. Use Camera Favorites in the EasyShare
software to customize the size of your camera Favorites section. Videos tagged as favorites remain in the Favorites folder in the EasyShare software. For more information,
click the Help button in the Kodak EasyShare software.
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Optional settings

In Favorites mode, press the Menu button to access optional settings.
Slide Show (page 28) Picture Information (page 30)
Multi-up (page 24) Remove all favorites (Removing all
favorites from your camera, page 37)
Setup Menu (page 21)
NOTE: Pictures taken at the Best (3:2) quality setting are displayed at a 3:2 aspect ratio with a
black bar at the top of the screen. (See Picture Quality, page 18.)

Removing all favorites from your camera

1 Turn the Mode dial to Favorites .
2 Press the Menu button.
3 Highlight , then press the OK button.
All pictures stored in the Favorites section of internal memory are removed. Favorites are restored the next time you transfer pictures to the computer.
4 Press the Menu button to exit the menu.

Preventing favorites from transferring to the camera

1 Open the Kodak EasyShare software. Click the My Collection tab.
2 Go to the Albums view.
3 Click the Camera Favorites Album for your camera.
4 Click Remove Album.
The next time you transfer pictures from your camera to the computer, use the Camera Favorites Wizard/Assistant to either recreate your Camera Favorites Album or to turn off the Camera Favorites feature.

Printing and emailing favorites

1 Turn the Mode dial to Favorites . Press to locate a picture.
2 Press the Share button.
3 Highlight Print or Email , then press the OK button.
NOTE: Favorites that were taken on this camera (not imported from another source) are good for
prints up to 4 x 6 in. (10 x 15 cm).
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pictures
CAUTION: Install Kodak EasyShare software
camera or optional dock to the computer. Failure to do so may cause the software to load incorrectly.

Transferring pictures with the USB cable

1 Turn off the camera.
2 Plug the labeled end of the USB 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 Tur n o n the camera.
Kodak EasyShare software opens on your computer. The software prompts you through the transfer process.
NOTE: Visit
www.kodak.com/go/howto
for an online tutorial on connecting.
before
connecting the

Also available for transferring

You can also use these Kodak products to transfer your pictures and videos.
Kodak EasyShare camera dock, Kodak EasyShare printer dock
Kodak multi-card reader, Kodak SD multimedia card reader-writer
Purchase these and other accessories at a dealer of Kodak products or
www.kodak.com/go/cx7525accessories.

Printing with a Kodak EasyShare printer dock

Dock your camera to the Kodak EasyShare printer dock and print directly—with or without a computer. Purchase this and other accessories at a dealer of Kodak products or www.kodak.com/go/cx7525accessories.
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Transferring and printing pictures

Direct printing with a PictBridge printer

Your camera features PictBridge technology, so you can print directly to PictBridge printers. You need:
Camera with fully-charged batteries, or
with optional Kodak 3-volt AC adapter
PictBridge printer
USB cable included with your camera

Connecting the camera to the printer

1 Turn off the camera and printer.
2 Optional: If you have a Kodak 3-volt AC adapter (optional accessory), plug
it into the camera and into an electrical outlet.
IMPORTANT:
Do not use the AC adapter included with the Kodak EasyShare camera dock or printer dock to power your camera.
3 Using the USB cable that came with your camera, connect the camera to
the printer. (See your printer user guide for details.)

Printing pictures

1 Turn on the printer. Turn the camera Mode dial to Auto.
The PictBridge logo is displayed, followed by the current picture and menu. (If no pictures are found, a message is displayed.) If the menu interface turns off, press any button to redisplay it.
2 Press to choose a printing option, then press the OK button.
Current Picture Press to choose a picture. Choose the number of copies.
Tagged Pictures If your printer is capable, print pictures that you tagged for
printing (see page 34) and choose a print size.
Index Print Print thumbnails of all pictures. This requires one or more sheets
of paper. If the printer is capable, choose a print size.
All Pictures Print all pictures in internal memory, on a card, or in Favorites.
Choose the number of copies.
Image Storage Access internal memory, a card, or Favorites.
NOTE: During direct printing, pictures are not permanently transferred or saved to the computer
or printer. To transfer pictures to your computer, see page 38. If you turned the Mode dial to Favorites, the current favorite picture is displayed
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Disconnecting the camera from the printer

1 Turn off the camera and printer.
2 Disconnect the USB cable from the camera and the printer.

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 pictures from your computer

For details on printing pictures from your computer, click the Help button in the Kodak EasyShare software.

Printing from an optional SD or MMC card

Automatically print tagged pictures when you insert your card into a printer
with an SD or MMC card slot. See your printer user’s guide for details.
Make prints at an SD or MMC card-capable Kodak picture maker. (Contact
a location prior to visiting. See www.kodak.com/go/picturemaker.)
Take the card to your local photo retailer for professional printing.
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7 Troubleshooting

When you have questions about your camera, start here. Additional technical information is available in the ReadMe file located on the Kodak EasyShare software CD. For updates to Troubleshooting information, see
www.kodak.com/go/cx7525support.

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.
Short battery life with Kodak EasyShare Ni-MH rechargeable battery pack.
Stored pictures are corrupted.
Battery is not installed correctly or is exhausted.
The camera has locked up.
Picture does not take up enough space to decrease the number.
The camera was rotated or tilted while the picture was taken.
Dirt or oxidation on the battery contacts.
The card was removed or the batteries expired while the ready light was blinking.
Recharge the battery or install a new one (page 2).
Remove the battery, then reinsert or replace it. If the camera still does not function, contact Customer Support (page 48).
The camera is operating normally. Continue taking pictures.
Set the Orientation Sensor (page 22).
Wipe the contacts with a clean, dry cloth before loading batteries in the camera.
Retake picture. Do not remove card while the ready light is blinking. Keep battery charged.
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Problem Cause Solution
Shutter button does not work.
In Review mode, you do not see a picture (or the expected picture) on the camera screen.
In Review mode, a black screen is displayed instead of a picture.
Slide show does not run on external video device.
Camera freezes up when a card is inserted or removed.
Camera is not turned on.
The camera is processing a picture; the ready light (near the viewfinder) is blinking red.
The card or internal memory is full.
The Shutter button was not pressed.
The camera is in Favorites mode.
The camera may not be accessing the correct image storage location.
The file format is unrecognized.
Video Out setting is incorrect.
External device is set incorrectly.
Camera detects an error when the card is inserted or removed.
Turn on the camera (page 4).
Wait until the ready light stops blinking red before attempting to take another picture. You can take a picture even if the ready light is blinking green.
Transfer pictures to the computer (page 38), delete pictures from the camera (page 25), switch image storage locations (page 20), or insert a card with available memory (page 7).
For best pictures, see page 8.
Turn the Mode dial to a picture- or video-taking mode.
Check the image storage location setting (page 20).
Transfer the picture to the computer (page 38).
Adjust the camera Video Out setting (NTSC or PAL, page 22).
See the external device’s user’s guide.
Turn the camera off, then back on. Make sure the camera is off when inserting
or removing a card.
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Problem Cause Solution
Picture is too light.
Picture is not clear.
The camera does not recognize SD or MMC card.
The subject was too close for flash.
The light sensor is covered.
Too much light. Decrease Exposure Compensation (page 18).
Auto exposure was not achieved.
The lens is dirty. Clean the lens (page 52).
Subject too close when taking picture.
Subject or the camera moved while the picture was taken.
Auto-focus was not achieved.
Camera is in Close-up mode.
The card may not be SD or MMC certified.
The card may be corrupt.
Card is not properly inserted in camera.
Move so there is at least 2 ft (0.6 m) between camera and subject.
Hold the camera so your hands or other objects do not cover the light sensor (page i).
To take the best possible pictures, press the Shutter button halfway and hold. When the ready light glows green, press the Shutter button the rest of the way down to take the picture.
Move so there is at least 23.6 in. (60 cm) between the camera and the subject, or at least 5 in. (13 cm) at Wide in Close-up mode.
Place the camera on a flat, steady surface or use a tripod.
To take the best possible pictures, press the Shutter button halfway and hold. When the ready light glows green, press the Shutter button the rest of the way down to take the picture. (If the orange light blinks, release the Shutter button and recompose picture.)
Use Close-up mode when subject is 5-28 in. (13-70 cm) from the lens in Wide Angle; 9-28 in. (22-70 cm) in Telephoto.
Purchase a certified SD or MMC card.
Reformat the card (page 22). Caution: Formatting deletes all pictures and
videos, including protected files.
Insert a card into the slot, then push to seat (page 7).
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Problem Cause Solution
Picture is too dark or underexposed.
Memory card full
Flash is not on, or the subject was too far away for the flash to be effective.
Auto exposure was not achieved.
Not enough light. Increase Exposure Compensation (page 18).
Image storage is full. Insert a new card (page 7), transfer pictures
The maximum number of files or folders is reached (or other directory concern).
Move so there is no more than 11.8 ft (3.6 m) between the camera and the subject;
6.9 ft (2.1 m) in Telephoto.
To take the best possible pictures, press the Shutter button halfway and hold. When the ready light glows green, press the Shutter button the rest of the way down to take the picture.
(page 38), or delete pictures (page 25).
Transfer pictures and videos to the computer, then format the card or internal memory (page 22).
Caution: Formatting a card deletes all pictures and videos, including protected files.

Camera screen messages

Message Cause Solution
No images to display There are no pictures
in the current image storage location.
Memory card requires formatting
Memory card cannot be read (Please format memory card or insert another memory card)
Only one USB connection allowed
Disconnect cable or remove camera from dock
No memory card (Files not copied)
The card is corrupted or formatted from another digital camera.
USB cable is connected to the camera while the camera is in a dock.
There is no card in the camera. Pictures were not copied.
Change image storage location setting (page 20).
Insert a new card or format the card (page 22).
Caution: Formatting deletes all pictures and videos, including protected files.
Unplug the USB cable from the camera.
Insert a card (page 7).
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Message Cause Solution
Internal memory requires formatting
Internal memory cannot be read (Please format internal memory)
Not enough space to copy files (Files not copied)
Memory card is locked (Insert a new memory card)
Memory card is unusable (Insert a new memory card)
Memory card speed is slow. Record video in internal memory or change card.
Date and time have been reset
No address book on camera (Connect with computer to import address book)
Unrecognized file format The camera cannot
The camera internal memory is corrupted.
There is not enough space in the location you are copying to (internal memory or the card).
The card is write-protected.
The card is slow, corrupted, or unreadable.
This card cannot be used to take videos.
This is the first time you turned on the camera; or you removed the batteries for an extended time; or the batteries are exhausted.
No email addresses appear because there is no address book.
read the picture format.
Format the internal memory (page 22).
Caution: Formatting deletes all pictures and videos, including protected files. (Formatting internal memory also deletes email addresses, album names, and favorites. To restore them, see EasyShare software Help.)
Delete pictures from the location you are copying to (page 25), or insert a new card.
To take a picture, insert a new card or change image storage location to internal memory (page 20).
Insert a new card or format the card (page 22).
Change image storage location to internal memory (page 20). Use this card to take pictures only.
Reset the clock (page 5).
Create and copy address book from computer. See EasyShare software Help.
Transfer the unreadable picture to the computer (page 38), or delete it (page 25).
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Message Cause Solution
No album names on camera (Connect with computer to import album names)
High camera temperature (Camera will be turned off)
No images in Favorites. Press “review” for current images.
Camera error # See user’s guide
Album names have not been copied to the camera from the computer.
The internal temperature is too high for the camera to operate. Viewfinder light glows red and the camera turns off.
There are no Favorites in the camera’s internal memory.
An error is detected. Turn the camera off, then back
Create and copy album names from computer. See EasyShare software Help.
Leave the camera off until it’s cool to the touch, then turn it back on.
If the message reappears, contact Customer Support (page 48).
See Tagging pictures as
favorites, page 36.
on. If error reappears, write down the number and contact Customer Support (page 48).

Camera ready light status

Status Cause Solution
Ready light does not turn on and the camera does not work.
Ready light blinks green. Picture is being
Ready light blinks red and camera turns off.
Ready light glows steady green
Ready light glows steady orange
Camera is not turned on. Turn on the camera
(page 4).
Battery is exhausted. Recharge the battery or install a
new one (page 2).
Mode dial was on when batteries were reloaded.
processed and saved to the camera.
Battery is low or exhausted.
Shutter button is pressed halfway down. Focus and exposure are set.
The Mode dial is set to Favorites.
Turn Mode dial off, then back on.
Camera is operating normally.
Recharge the battery or install a new one (page 2).
Camera is operating normally.
Camera is operating normally.
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Status Cause Solution
Ready light blinks orange.
Ready light glows steady red.
Flash is not charged. Wait. Resume picture taking
when the light stops blinking and turns off.
Auto exposure or auto-focus are not set.
Camera’s internal memory or card is full.
Camera processing memory is full.
Card is read-only. Change image storage location
Release the Shutter button and recompose the picture.
Transfer pictures to the computer (page 38), delete pictures from camera (page 25), switch image storage locations (page 20), or insert card with available memory (page 7).
Wait. Resume picture taking when the light turns off.
to internal memory (page 20), or use a different card.

Direct printing problems

Status Cause Solution
Camera or printer display an error message.
Cannot locate desired picture.
The Direct print menu interface turns off.
Cannot print pictures. There is a connection
There is a camera or printer issue.
The Mode dial is set to Favorites.
Camera is not accessing the storage location for that picture.
The menu interface has timed out.
issue.
There is a power issue. Ensure the printer and camera
Follow the prompts to resolve the issue. (The camera screen may display error messages for the printer. See the printer user guide, if applicable.)
Turn off the camera, then turn the Mode dial to Auto.
Use the Direct print menu to change the image storage location (internal memory, card, or Favorites).
Press any button to redisplay it.
Ensure the connection between camera and printer (page 39).
have power (page 39).
Troubleshooting
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8 Getting help

Helpful links

Camera

Get support for your product (FAQs, troubleshooting information, etc.)
Purchase camera accessories (camera docks, printer docks, lenses, cards, etc.)
Download the latest camera firmware and software
See online demonstrations of your camera www.kodak.com/go/howto
www.kodak.com/go/cx7525support
www.kodak.com/go/cx7525accessories
www.kodak.com/go/cx7525downloads

Software

Get information on EasyShare software www.kodak.com/go/easysharesw
(or click the Help button in the EasyShare software)
Get help with the Windows operating system and working with digital pictures
www.kodak.com/go/pcbasics

Other

Get support for other cameras, software, accessories, more
Get information on Kodak inkjet products www.kodak.com/go/inkjet
Optimize your printer for truer, more vibrant colors
Register your camera www.kodak.com/go/register
www.kodak.com/go/support
www.kodak.com/go/onetouch
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Getting help

Telephone customer support

If you have questions concerning the operation of the software or camera, you may speak with a customer support representative.

Before you call

Have the camera, camera dock, or printer dock connected to your computer. Be at your computer, and have the following information available:
Computer model
Operating system
Processor type and speed (MHz)
Amount of memory (MB)
Australia 1800 147 701 Netherlands 020 346 9372
Austria 0179 567 357 New Zealand 0800 440 786
Belgium 02 713 14 45 Norway 23 16 21 33
Brazil 0800 150000 Philippines/
Canada 1 800 465 6325 Portugal 021 415 4125
China 800 820 6027 Singapore 800 6363 036
Denmark 3 848 71 30 Spain 91 749 76 53
Ireland 01 407 3054 Sweden 08 587 704 21
Finland 0800 1 17056 Switzerland 01 838 53 51
France 01 55 1740 77 Taiwan 0800 096 868
Germany 069 5007 0035 Thailand 001 800 631 0017
Greece 00800 441 25605 United Kingdom 0870 243 0270
Hong Kong 800 901 514 United States 1 800 235 6325
India 91 22 617 5823 Outside the US 585 726 7260
Italy 02 696 33452 International Toll Line +44 131 458 6714
Japan 03 5540 9002 International Toll Fax +44 131 458 6962
Korea 00798 631 0024
Amount of free hard disk space
Camera serial number
Version of Kodak EasyShare software
Exact error message you received
1 800 1 888 9600
Metro Manila only
632 6369600
For the most up-to-date listings, visit:
www.kodak.com/US/en/digital/contacts/DAIInternationalContacts.shtml
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Camera specifications

For more specifications, visit www.kodak.com/go/cx7525support.
Kodak EasyShare CX7525 zoom digital camera
CCD (charge-coupled device)
CCD 1/2.5 in. CCD, 4:3 aspect ratio
Output image size Best: 2560 x 1920 (5 M) pixels
Best (3:2): 2560 x 1706 (4.4 M) pixels Better: 2048 x 1536 (3.1 M) pixels Good: 1496 x 1122 (1.7 M) pixels
Display
Color display 1.6 in. (4 cm) color hybrid LCD, 312 x 230 (72 K) pixels
Viewfinder Real-image, optical viewfinder field-of-view: 85%
(@ wide & tele)
Preview Frame rate: 30 fps; Field-of-view: 100%.
Lens
Taking lens 3x optical zoom, aspheric all-glass lens, f/2.7–4.6
(35 mm equivalent: 34–102 mm)
Focus system TTL-AF; auto, multi-zone, center-spot. Working range:
24 in. (60 cm)-infinity @ wide and telephoto normal 5–28 in. (13–70 cm) @ wide macro 9–28 in. (22–70 cm) @ close-up macro
32.8 ft (10 m)–infinity @ Landscape mode
Digital zoom 1-5X with 0.2X step
Not supported for movie capture
Lens barrier Integrated in lens barrel
Exposure
Exposure metering TTL-AE
Multi-pattern AE, Center-weighted AE, Center-spot AE.
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Exposure compensation
Shutter speed Auto: 1/2 to 1/1400 sec.
ISO speed Auto: 80 to 160
Flash
Electronic flash Guide no. 8.3 (@ ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, Fill, Red-eye, Off
Capture
Capture modes Auto, Portrait, Sport, Night, Landscape, Close-up, Video
Burst mode Maximum 5 pictures, 2.4 fps
Video capture VGA (640 x 480) @ 13 FPS
Image file format Still: EXIF 2.21 (JPEG compression); file organization DCF
Image storage Optional MMC or SD Card (The SD logo is a trademark
Internal storage capacity
Review
Quickview Yes
Video output NTSC or PAL
Power
2-AA Kodak digital camera batteries; 2-AA lithium; 2-AA Ni-MH; CRV3; Kodak EasyShare Ni-MH rechargeable battery pack (KAA2HR); 3V AC adapter
Communication with computer
USB 2.0 (PIMA 15740 protocol), via USB cable, EasyShare camera dock or printer dock
Languages
English/German/Spanish/French/Italian/Portuguese/Chinese/Korean/Japanese
+2.0 EV with 0.5 EV step
Selectable (Long time exposure): 0.7 to 4 sec.
Selectable: 80, 100, 200, 400
Auto flash with photo sensor Working range @ ISO 140: 2–11.8 ft (0.6–3.6 m) @ Wide;
2–6.9 ft (0.6–2.1 m) @ Tele
QVGA (320 x 240) @ 20 FPS
Video: QuickTime (CODEC MPEG4)
of the SD Card Association.)
16 MB internal memory
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Other features
Self-timer 10 seconds
Sound feedback All On, Shutter Only, All Off
White balance Auto, Daylight, Tungsten, Fluorescent
Auto sleep mode Yes. 8 minutes
Color modes Color, Black & White, Sepia
Date stamp None, YYYY/MM/DD, MM/DD/YYYY, DD/MM/YYYY
Tripod mount 1/4 inch
Size 4 in. (102.5 mm) x 2.6 in. (65 mm) x 1.5 in. (38 mm) @ power off
Weight 6.3 oz (178 g) without battery or card

Tips, safety, maintenance

If water has gotten inside the camera, turn off the camera and remove the
batteries and card. Allow components to air-dry for at least 24 hours before using the camera again.
Rapid temperature changes can cause harmful condensation. Keep your
camera in an airtight plastic bag and let it adjust to temperature before removing it from the bag.
Blow gently on the lens or camera screen to remove dust and dirt. Wipe
gently with a soft, lint-free cloth or an untreated lens-cleaning tissue. Do not use cleaning solutions unless designed specifically for camera lenses. Do not allow chemicals, such as suntan lotion, to contact painted surfaces.
Do not place your camera near equipment such as electric motors. Electro-
magnetic induction may corrupt pictures or cause camera malfunction.
Service agreements are available in some countries. Contact a dealer of
Kodak products for more information.
Dispose of batteries according to local and national regulations.
For camera disposal or recycling information, contact your local authorities.
In the US, visit the Electronics Industry Alliance Web site at www.eiae.org.
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Storage capacities

File sizes can vary. You may be able to store more or fewer pictures and videos. Favorites take up additional space in internal memory.

Picture storage capacity (estimated)

Number of pictures
Best Best (3:2) Better Good
16 MB SD or MMC 9101323
16 MB internal memory 7 8 11 19
32 MB SD or MMC 19 21 29 50
64 MB SD or MMC 38 43 58 101
128 MB SD or MMC 79 88 118 204
256 MB SD or MMC 160 179 242 415

Video storage capacity (estimated)

Minutes/seconds of video
Best Good
16 MB SD or MMC 1 min. 5 sec. 2 min. 15 sec.
16 MB internal memory 1 min. 2 min.
32 MB SD or MMC 2 min. 15 sec. 4 min. 30 sec.
64 MB SD or MMC 4 min. 30 sec. 9 min.
128 MB SD or MMC 9 min. 18 min.
256 MB SD or MMC 18 min. 36 min.

Power-saving features

If no action for The camera To turn it back on
1 minute Screen turns off. Press the OK button.
8 minutes Enters auto power off. Press a button or insert/remove card.
3 hours Turns off. Turn Mode dial Off, then back on.
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Upgrading your software and firmware

Download the latest versions of the software included on the Kodak EasyShare software CD and the camera firmware (the software that runs on the camera). See www.kodak.com/go/cx7525downloads.

Regulatory compliance

FCC compliance and advisory

Kodak EasyShare CX7525 zoom digital camera
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed or used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: 1) reorient or relocate the receiving antenna; 2) increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver; 3) connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected; 4) consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for additional suggestions.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Where shielded interface cables have been provided with the product or specified additional components or accessories elsewhere defined to be used with the installation of the product, they must be used in order to ensure compliance with FCC regulation.
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Canadian DOC statement

DOC Class B Compliance—This Class B digital apparatus complies with
Canadian ICES-003.
Observation des normes-Class B—Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

VCCI Class B ITE

English translation:
This is a Class B product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference from Information Technology Equipment (VCCI). If this is used near a radio or television receiver in a domestic environment, it may cause radio interference. Install and use the equipment according to the instruction manual.

MPEG-4

Use of this product in any manner that complies with the MPEG-4 visual standard is prohibited, except for use by a consumer engaging in personal and non-commercial activities.
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Index 1

Numerics
4-way controller, ii
A
A/V out, i, 29 AA battery, installing, 2 about picture, video, 30 about this camera, 22 AC adapter, 4 accessories, 38
AC adapter, 4 battery, 3 buying, 48 camera dock, 4 printer dock, 4, 38
SD or MMC card, 7 album, 21 albums, tagging pictures for, 23, 27 alkaline batteries, warning, 2 auto, 9
flash, 14
focus framing marks, 11
power-down, 53
B
batteries
expected life, 3
extending life, 3
loading, 2
safety and handling, 4
types, 3 battery door location, ii burst, ii, 17 button
delete, ii, 12
flash/status, 14
menu, ii
OK, 5
on/off, ii
review, ii, 24
self-timer/burst, 17 share, ii, 33 shutter, i zoom, ii, 13
C
cable
audio/video, 1, 29
USB, 1, 38 camera dock, 4 camera dock connector on camera, ii camera screen
reviewing pictures, 24
reviewing videos, 24
using as viewfinder, 10 camera sounds, 21 Canadian compliance, 55 caring for your camera, 52 clock, setting, 5 close-up, 9 color mode, 19 computer
connecting camera, 38
transfer to, 38 connecting for PictBridge
printing, 39 connector for camera dock, ii contents, camera box, 1 copy pictures
card to memory, 29 memory to card, 29 to computer via USB cable, 38
CRV3 battery
expected life, 3
loading, 2 customer support, 49 customizing camera settings, 21
D
date & time, 21
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date setting, 5 date stamp, 22 DC-in, ii delete button, ii deleting
during quickview, 12 from internal memory, 25 from SD/MMC card, 25
protecting pictures, videos, 26 digital zoom, using, 13 direct printing, 38 displaying slide show, 28 disposal, recycling, 52 dock
camera, 4
printer, 4, 38 downloading pictures, 38
E
EasyShare software, 31 emailing pictures, videos, 35 error code, 46 exposure compensation, 18 exposure metering, 20 external video device
viewing pictures, videos, 29
G
guidelines, battery, 3
H
help
web links, 48
I
icons, mode dial, 9 image storage, 20 information
about pictures, videos, 30
installing
batteries, 2 SD or MMC card, 7 software, 32
internal memory
storage capacity, 53
ISO speed, 19
K
Kodak digital camera batteries, 2 Kodak EasyShare software
installing, 32 upgrading, 54
Kodak web sites, 48
F
favorites, 9
removing, 37
settings, 37
tagging, 36 FCC compliance, 54 firmware, upgrading, 54 flash
settings, 14
unit, i focus framing marks, 11 focus zone, 20 format, 22
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L
landscape, 9 language, 22 LCD (liquid crystal display).
See
camera screen lens, i light
ready, ii self timer, 16
sensor, i lithium batteries, expected life, 3 liveview, 21
camera screen as viewfinder, 10 loading
batteries, 2
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SD or MMC card, 7 software, 32
long time exposure, 20
M
Macintosh
installing software on, 32 magnify picture, 26 maintenance, camera, 52 memory
inserting card, 7
storage capacities, 53 menu
button, ii menu button, ii microphone, i mode dial, ii, 9 modes
auto, 9
close-up, 9
favorites, 9
landscape, 9
night, 9
portrait, 9
N
night, 9 Ni-MH rechargeable battery
expected life, 3
O
OK button, 5 online prints, ordering, 40 optical zoom, 13 orientation sensor, 22 overview
camera, ii
camera modes, 9
P
package contents, camera, 1 PictBridge printer, 39
picture quality, 18 pictures
checking settings, 6, 7 copying, 29 deleting, 25 emailing tagged, 35 magnifying, 26 printing, 40 printing tagged, 34 protecting, 26 reviewing, 24 storage capacity, 53 tagging, 23, 27 taking, modes, 9
transfer via USB cable, 38 portrait, 9 power
auto off, 53
camera, 4
switch, ii printer dock, 4, 38 printing
from a card, 40
from computer, 40
optimizing printer, 48
order online, 40
PictBridge, 39
tagged pictures, 40
with EasyShare printer dock, 38 product overview, ii protecting pictures, videos, 26
Q
quickview
using, 12
R
ReadMe file, 41 ready light, ii recycling, disposal, 52 red-eye, flash, 14 regulatory information, 54
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removing favorites, 37 review button, ii, 24 reviewing pictures
as you take them, 12 camera screen, 24 deleting, 25 magnifying, 26 protecting, 26 slide show, 28
reviewing videos
camera screen, 24 deleting, 25 protecting, 26 slide show, 28
running slide show, 28
S
safety, 52 SD or MMC card
inserting, 7 printing from, 40 slot location, i
storage capacities, 53 SD or MMC card, inserting, 7 self-timer
button, ii
light, i
with pictures, 16
with videos, 16 sensor, light, i service and support
telephone numbers, 49 setting
album, 21
camera sounds, 21
color mode, 19
date & time, 21
date and time, 5
date stamp, 22
exposure compensation, 18
exposure metering, 20
flash, 14 focus zone, 20 image storage, 20 ISO speed, 19 language, 22 liveview, 21 long time exposure, 20 orientation sensor, 22 picture quality, 18 picture-taking mode, 9 self-timer, 16 video date display, 22 video length, 21 video out, 22 video quality, 18
white balance, 19 setup mode, using, 21 share button, ii, 33 shutoff, auto, 53 shutter
problems, 42
self-timer delay, 16
setting
self timer,16
sleep mode, 53 slide show
continuous loop, 28
problems, 42
running, 28 software
installing, 32
upgrading, 54 specifications, camera, 50 storage capacity, 53 support, technical, 49
T
tagging
favorites, 36
for email, 35
for print, 34
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Index
when to tag, 33
tagging pictures
for albums, 23, 27 telephone support, 49 telephoto button, ii television, slide show, 29 time, setting, 5 timer, shutter delay, 16 tips
battery guidelines, 3
camera maintenance, 52
ReadMe file, 41
safety, 52 transfer, via USB cable, 38 trash can, deleting, 12 troubleshooting, 41 turning camera on and off, 4
U
upgrading software, firmware, 54 URLs, Kodak web sites, 48 USB (universal serial bus)
connection location, i
transferring pictures, 38
V
VCCI compliance, 55 video date display, 22 video length, 21 video out, 22 video quality, 18 videos
checking settings, 6, 7
copying, 29
deleting, 25
emailing tagged, 35
protecting, 26
reviewing, 24
storage capacities, 53
transfer to computer, 38
viewing, 24 viewfinder, i, ii
using camera screen, 10
viewing picture
after taking, 12, 24 magnified, 26
viewing picture, video
information, 30
W
white balance, 19 wide angle button, ii Windows computers
installing software, 32
wrist strap post, i
Z
zoom
button, ii digital, 13 optical, 13
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