Kodak EasyShare CX4230 Zoom User Guide
KODAK EASYSHARE CX4230
Zoom Digital Camera
User’s Guide
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Company.
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Camera Front
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1 Shutter button 5 Self Timer light
2 Flash unit 6 Lens with built-in cover
3 On / Off switch 7a USB connector
4 Viewfinder lens 7b DC in connector
Camera Bottom
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1 Camera Dock connector 2 Tripod mount socket
(door shown closed) 3 Battery door
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Camera Back
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Product O ve rview
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1 Viewfinder 8 Video out port
2 Ready light 9 Wrist strap post
3 Menu button 10 MMC/SD card door
4 Flash button 11 Review button
5 Share button 12 Delete button
6 Shutter button 13 Select button
7 4-way arrow / Zoom button 14 LCD
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Table of Contents
1 Getting Started ...................................................................1
Install the Software First........................................................1
Need This Guide in Large Print? .............................................1
What Can I Do With My KODAK EASYSHARE CX4230
Zoom Digital Camera?...............................................................2
What Can I Do With My Digital Pictures?...........................2
Camera Package Contents .................................................... 3
Attaching the Wrist Strap.................................................... 4
Loading the Batteries............................................................. 4
Turning the Camera On and Off ............................................ 5
Using the 4-Way Arrow/Zoom Button ................................6
Selecting a Language...............................................................6
Setting the Clock.......................................................................7
Checking Camera Status........................................................8
Inserting an MMC/SD Card....................................................9
Choosing Internal Memory or MMC/SD Card...................10
Camera Modes........................................................................... 11
2 Taking Pictures—Capture Mode .................................13
Take a Picture Anytime..........................................................13
Taking a Picture........................................................................13
Liveview—Using the LCD to Frame Your Subject ..........14
Quickview—Reviewing the Picture Just Taken ................15
Using the Flash.........................................................................16
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Using Optical Zoom ..................................................................17
Using Digital Zoom....................................................................17
Changing Picture-Taking Options........................................18
3 Reviewing Pictures—Review Mode ............................ 25
To Enter Review Mode............................................................25
To Access the Review Menus ..............................................26
Viewing Single Pictures.......................................................... 27
Viewing Multiple Pictures...................................................... 27
Deleting Pictures ....................................................................28
Protecting Pictures From Deletion ...................................28
Running a Slide Show.............................................................29
Displaying Pictures on a Television....................................30
Copying Pictures ......................................................................31
Magnifying Pictures ...............................................................32
Viewing Picture Information.................................................32
4 Tagging Pictures—Share Mode .................................33
When Can I Tag My Pictures?..............................................33
To Access Share Mode/Menus...........................................33
Tagging Pictures for Printing ..............................................34
Tagging Pictures for Emailing.............................................35
Tagging Pictures as Favorites........................................... 36
5 Customizing Camera Settings—Setup Mode ........37
To Access Setup Mode/Menus...........................................37
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Returning to the Previous Menu ........................................38
Changing the Print Quantity Default ...............................38
Turning Off Quickview.............................................................39
Turning On Liveview.................................................................39
Setting Video Out...................................................................40
Formatting Memory or MMC/SD Card ..............................41
Viewing Camera Information................................................ 42
6 Installing the Software ................................................43
System Requirements .......................................................... 43
Install the Software .............................................................. 45
7 Connecting to the Computer ........................................47
Important—Before You Connect .......................................47
Connecting to the Computer................................................47
Transferring Pictures to Your Computer ........................48
Printing Pictures from Your Computer ............................48
Printing From an MMC/SD Card........................................48
8 Using the KODAK EASYSHARE Camera Dock II ..49
Camera Dock Package Contents .......................................49
Installing the Camera Insert...............................................50
Connecting the Camera Dock................................................51
Installing the Battery Pack in the Camera..................... 52
Docking the Camera...............................................................53
Charging the Battery Pack.................................................. 54
Transferring Pictures ............................................................55
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Caution When Using a Tripod...............................................55
Earlier Camera Dock Model..................................................56
9 Troubleshooting ...............................................................57
Troubleshooting—Camera ................................................... 57
Troubleshooting—Camera Dock II .......................................71
10 Getting Help ....................................................................75
Helpful Web Links.....................................................................75
Help in this User Guide ......................................................... 75
Software Help .......................................................................... 75
Telephone Customer Support..............................................76
11 Appendix ............................................................................ 79
Camera Specifications..........................................................79
Original Factory Settings—Camera..................................81
Upgrading Your Software and Firmware...........................81
Tips, Safety, Maintenance ...................................................82
Picture Storage Capacities.................................................83
Locating Pictures on an MMC/SD Card...........................83
Card File Naming Conventions ............................................84
Using Your Batteries.............................................................85
Battery-Saving Features.................................................... 86
Optional AC Adapter ............................................................86
Camera Dock II Specifications............................................87
Regulatory Information........................................................ 88
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1 Getting Started
Install the Software First
It is important to install the KODAK EASYSHARE Software on your computer
before you connect the camera to the computer or attempt to transfer pictures.
See Chapter 6, Installing the Software or the Quick Start Guide for directions.
Need This Guide in Large Print?
For a large print version of this User’s Guide:
1 Go to http://www.kodak.com/go/cx4230support.
2 Under Explore EasyShare, click Service and Support.
3 Under Manuals/Guides, View PDF, click your language to open the User’s
Guide.
4 On a WINDOWS-based computer or a MACINTOSH OS 8.6/9.X:
m With the User’s Guide open; from the File menu, select Print.
m In the Print window, select Fit to Page. This is important!
On MACINTOSH OS X:
m With the User’s Guide open; from the File menu, select Page Setup.
m Change Scale to 200%. This is important!
5 Print as usual.
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Chapter 1
What Can I Do With My KODAK EASYSHARE CX4230 Zoom Digital Camera?
Take Pictures —Enjoy point-and-shoot operation with flash, self timer,
and optical zoom features.
Review —Display, protect, and delete pictures.
Share—Tag your pictures for printing, emailing, and as Favorites.
Set Up —Customize your camera settings.
What Can I Do With My Digital Pictures?
Install the software from the KODAK EASYSHARE Software CD*, then:
Transfer—transfer pictures to your computer.
Share—automatically print, order online prints, and email your tagged
pictures.
Organize—use Favorites to easily organize, find, and retrieve your pictures
on the computer.
Edit—add special effects to your pictures, make a custom slide show, fix
red-eye, crop, rotate, and much more.
Print—print pictures directly to your home printer or order prints from an
online print provider. Or purchase an optional KODAK MMC (Multimedia)
card or an SD (Secure Digital) card and:
m Automatically print to any printer with an MMC/SD slot
m Make prints at any KODAK Picture Maker
m Take the card to your local photo retailer for professional printing
Refer to the Quick Start Guide or KODAK EASYSHARE Software Help for details
on working with your pictures.
* Some MACINTOSH operating systems may support limited KODAK
EASYSHARE Software features.
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Chapter 1
Camera Package Contents
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NOTE: *The custom camera insert perfectly fits your camera to the optional
KODAK EASYSHARE Camera Dock II. DO NOT DISCARD.
** If your camera was packaged with a KODAK EASYSHARE Camera
Dock II, you received the KODAK EASYSHARE Ni-MH Rechargeable
Battery Pack and AC power adapter. For details, see page 49.
A KODAK EASYSHARE Camera Dock II may also be purchased separately at
your Kodak retail dealer or by visiting our Web site at
http://www.kodak.com/go/accessories.
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1 Camera
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2 Wrist strap
3 USB cable
4 Video cable
(for viewing pictures on a television)
5 Custom camera insert*
6 KODAK CRV3 Lithium Battery or
equivalent** (not shown)
7 User’s Guide or CD, Software CD, and Quick
Start Guide (not shown)
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Chapter 1
Attaching the Wrist Strap
1 Thread the short loop of the strap through
the wrist strap post.
2 Thread the long end of the strap through the
short loop. Pull until secure.
Loading the Batteries
A KODAK CRV3 Lithium Battery, or equivalent, is included with your camera.*
1 Tur n off the camera.
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IMPORTANT BATTERY INFORMATION
For acceptable battery life and to make sure your camera operates
dependably, do not use alkaline batteries.
See page 85 for the types of batteries you can use in your camera.
* If your camera was packaged with a KODAK EASYSHARE Camera Dock II, see
page 52 for details on using the KODAK EASYSHARE Ni-MH Rechargeable
Battery Pack.
2 On the bottom of the camera, slide the
battery door and lift to open.
3 Insert the CRV3 Lithium battery or 2, AA
batteries.*
4 Close the battery door.
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Chapter 1
Turning the Camera On and Off
1 Slide the On/Off switch to the On position.
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Built-in Lens Cover
The lens has a built-in cover that protects it from dust and scratches. The cover
opens when the camera is turned on and closes when the camera is turned off.
The ready light blinks green while the
camera performs a self-check, then glows
steady green when the camera is ready to
take pictures.
2 To turn off the camera, slide the On/Off
switch to the Off position.
The camera completes operations that are
in process.
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Chapter 1
Using the 4-Way Arrow/Zoom Button
Navigating—use and (W/T)
to scroll through your pictures and menus.
Zoom—use (W/T) to zoom in or out
when taking pictures. See page 17.
Selecting a Language
You can display menus and screen messages in different languages.
The Language screen is automatically displayed the first time you turn on the
camera. If this is the first time the camera has been turned on, go to step 4.
To change the language after that:
1 In Capture or Review mode, press the Menu button.
2 Highlight Setup , then press the Select button.
3 Highlight Language , then press the
Select button.
4 Press to highlight a language, then
press the Select button.
5 Press the Menu button to turn off the menu.
Text is displayed in the selected language.
This setting remains until you change it.
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Chapter 1
Setting the Clock
The Date & Time screen is automatically displayed the first time you turn on the
camera or if the battery is removed for an extended time. If this is the first time
the camera has been turned on, go to step 4.
To set the date and time after that:
Menu
NOTE: Depending on your computer operating system, KODAK EASYSHARE
Software may allow your computer to automatically update the camera
clock when you connect the camera. See the KODAK EASYSHARE
Software Help for details.
1 In Capture or Review mode, press the Menu
button.
2 Highlight Setup Menu , then press the
Select button.
3 Highlight Date & Time , then press the
Select button.
The date format is YYYY/MM/DD in a
24-hour format.
4 Press to move through the fields.
Select
Press to adjust the settings.
5 Press the Select button to accept the
changes.
6 Press the Menu button to turn off the menu.
The setting remains until you change it.
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Chapter 1
Checking Camera Status
To check the current camera settings press:
or
Camera Status Icons
Best
Better
Good
Date stamp Pictures remaining
Close up Storage location
Self Timer Camera mode
Flash mode (page 16)Low Battery
Quality Exhausted battery
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Internal
Card
Share
Capture
Review
(icons not displayed
in Liveview)
(blinking)*
Battery Status
If no battery icon appears on the LCD, the battery is fully charged.
*A blinking battery icon means the battery is too weak to power the camera.
The ready light blinks red for five seconds, then the camera turns off.
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Chapter 1
Inserting an MMC/SD Card
Optional MMC/SD cards provide removable, reusable storage for pictures.
CAUTION:
The card can only be inserted one way; forcing it may
damage the camera or card.
Do not insert or remove a card when the green ready light
is blinking; it may damage your pictures, card, or camera.
1 Turn off the camera.
2 Open the card door.
3 Orient the card as shown.
4 Push the card into the slot to seat the
connector. (To remove the card, push it in,
then release it. When the card is partially
ejected, pull it out.)
5 Close the door.
See page 83 for storage capacities. Purchase KODAK Multimedia Cards at your
Kodak retail dealer or on our Web site at
http://www.kodak.com/go/accessories.
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Chapter 1
Choosing Internal Memory or MMC/SD Card
The camera offers two options for storing pictures:
Internal Memory—store up to 23 pictures (at Best quality) in the 16 MB
internal memory.
MMC/SD Card—store as many pictures as you like, depending on the size of
the card.
See page 83 for storage capacities. Purchase KODAK Multimedia Cards at your
Kodak retail dealer or on our Web site at
http://www.kodak.com/go/accessories.
Changing Your Storage Location Setting
Use the Image Storage menu, available in Capture and Review modes, to
change the setting.
1 Turn on the camera.
2 Press the Menu button.
3 Select Image Storage , then press the Select button.
4 Press to highlight an option, then
press the Select button:
Auto (default)—the camera uses the
card if one is in the camera ; the
camera uses internal memory if no card is
in the camera .
Internal Memory—the camera always
uses internal memory, even if a card is
installed .
5 Highlight Continue, then press the Select button again.
The camera changes storage locations. The setting remains until you
change it and applies to all camera functions (Capture, Review).
6 Press the Menu button to turn off the menu.
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Chapter 1
Camera Modes
The camera has four modes: Capture, Review, Share, and Setup. You can
always tell which mode the camera is in:
Capture
Review
Share
Setup
Capture —the LCD is blank, no image
is displayed. If you press the down arrow,
the status bar and mode icon are displayed.
See Chapter 2, Taking Pictures—Capture
Mode. But remember, you can press the
Shutter button and take a picture anytime,
no matter what mode the camera is in!
Review —the mode icon is displayed
on the LCD. See Chapter 3, Reviewing
Pictures—Review Mode.
Share—
Share is displayed on the LCD;
Print, Email, and Favorite appear in the
menu bar; a picture is always displayed. See
Chapter 4, Tagging Pictures—Share Mode.
Setup—the menu bar is bright yellow; a
picture is never displayed. See Chapter 5,
Customizing Camera Settings—Setup Mode.
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2 Taking Pictures—Capture
Mode
Take a Picture Anytime
The camera is in Capture mode when you turn it on. Press the Shutter
button to take a picture. But remember, you can press the Shutter button
anytime to take a picture, even if you are in Review, Share, or Setup mode!
Taking a Picture
Before you take a picture, make sure your picture storage location is set the
way you want it (see page 10).
Viewfinder Press
Ready light
The ready light blinks green while the picture is saved. The ready light
blinks orange if the flash is recharging or if there is an auto-exposure or
auto-focus error.
CAUTION:
Do not insert or remove a card when the green ready light
is blinking. It may damage your pictures, card, or camera.
1 Use the Viewfinder to frame your subject.
(Or press the Select button and use the LCD.
See page 14.)
2 Press the Shutter button half-way down to
set exposure and focus.
3 Press the Shutter button completely down to
take the picture.
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Chapter 2
Liveview—Using the LCD to Frame Your Subject
When you turn on Liveview, the LCD displays a live image of what the lens sees.
Look at the LCD to frame your picture.
1 Make sure the camera is in Capture mode
(LCD is blank, no picture is displayed).
2 Press the Select button to turn on Liveview.
3 Frame your picture in the LCD.
4 Take the picture.
5 To turn off Liveview, press the Select button.
NOTE: Liveview quickly depletes battery power;
use it sparingly. To conserve battery
power, Liveview automatically turns off
after one minute.
To change the Liveview setting so it is on whenever the camera is on, see
page 39.
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Chapter 2
Quickview—Reviewing the Picture Just Taken
After you take a picture, the LCD displays a Quickview of that picture for
approximately 5 seconds. While the picture is displayed, you can:
m Review it. If you take no action, the picture
is saved.
m Delete it. Press the Delete button while the
picture and are displayed.
Delete
NOTE: To save battery power, you can turn off the Quickview feature. See
page 39.
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Chapter 2
Using the Flash
Use the flash when you take pictures outdoors in heavy shadows, at night, or
indoors. Flash is effective between these distances:
m Wide angle: 1.6 to 12.8 ft (0.5 to 3.9 m)
m Telephoto: 1.6 to 7.5 ft (0.5 to 2.3 m)
Press the button repeatedly to scroll
through the flash options.
The flash icon displayed on the LCD is the
active option.
Current camera status icons are also
displayed (see page 8). The flash screen
turns off after 3 seconds.
Auto Flash—flash fires when the lighting conditions require it.
Flash Off—flash never fires.
Fill Flash—flash fires every time you take a picture, regardless
of the lighting conditions.
Red-eye—flash fires once so the subject’s eyes become
accustomed to the flash, then again when the picture is taken.
The Red-eye option remains in effect until you change it. See
page 19 for an exception with Close-up.
NOTE: All flash options (except Red-eye) revert to Auto when the camera is
turned off.
The camera uses slow shutter speeds in low-light conditions with the
flash turned off. Take care to avoid camera shake; use a tripod or place
the camera on a steady surface.
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Chapter 2
Using Optical Zoom
Use Optical Zoom to get up to three times closer (3X) to your subject. When
you turn on the camera, the lens extends to the Wide Angle position.
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1 Press Telephoto (T) to get closer to your
subject. Press Wide Angle (W) to get
farther away.
The change is displayed in the Viewfinder
or on the LCD if Liveview is on.
2 Take the picture.
Using Digital Zoom
Use Digital Zoom to get an additional 2X beyond the optical zoom limit. The
lens does not move during Digital Zoom.
IMPORTANT: You may notice a decrease in printed image quality
NOTE: Digital zoom is turned off when you press the Select button, turn off the
when using Digital Zoom.
1 Press the Select button to turn on Liveview.
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2 Press Telephoto (T) to its farthest
position, the limit of optical zoom. Release
the button, then press it again.
The LCD displays the zoomed image and
the digital zoom icon .
3 Use the LCD to frame your subject, then take
the picture.
camera, turn Close-up on or off, or when the camera enters Auto
power-off.
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Chapter 2
Changing Picture-Taking Options
Use the Capture menus to change picture-taking options. If you are in Review,
Share, or Setup modes you must return to Capture mode before you can access
the Capture menus.
To Return to Capture From Another Mode
To return to Capture from:
m Any mode, press the Shutter button to take a picture and revert to Capture.
m Review mode, press the Review button.
m Share mode, press the Share button.
m Setup mode, and you got there from Capture, press the Menu button.
m Setup mode, and you got there from Review mode, press the Menu button,
then press the Review button.
To Access the Capture Menus
1 In Capture mode (LCD is blank, no picture is displayed), press the Menu
button.
2 Press the Menu button to turn off the menus.
Capture Menus
Close-up (page 19) Quality (page 22)
Self Timer (page 20) Date Stamp (page 23)
Image Storage (page 10) Orientation Sensor (page 24)
Exposure Compensation
(page 21)
Setup (page 37)
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Chapter 2
Taking Close-up Pictures
The Close-up setting helps you gain sharpness and detail at close range. Use
Close-up between these distances:
m Wide angle: 3.9 to 23.6 in. (100 to 600 mm)
m Telephoto: 7.8 to 23.6 in. (200 to 600 mm)
To turn on Close-up:
1 In Capture mode, press the Menu button.
2 Highlight Close-up , then press the Select
button.
3 Highlight On, then press the Select button.
4 Press the Menu button to turn off the menu screen.
The Close-up icon appears in the status bar and the LCD
automatically enters Liveview.
5 Use the LCD to frame your subject and take the picture as usual.
The Close-up setting turns off when you turn off the camera.
NOTE: If the flash is set to Red-eye when you turn on Close-up, the flash setting
changes to Auto; the flash then changes back to Red-eye when you turn
off Close-up or turn off the camera.
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Chapter 2
Putting Yourself in the Picture
The Self Timer creates a 10-second delay between the time you press the
Shutter button and the time the picture is taken.
1 In Capture mode, press the Menu button.
2 Highlight Self Timer , then press the
Select button.
3 Highlight On, then press the Select button.
4 Press the Menu button to turn off the menu
screen.
Press
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Self Timer light
5 Place the camera on a flat surface or use a
tripod.
6 Press the shutter button completely down to
take the picture.
The red Self Timer light turns on for 8
seconds, then blinks for 2 seconds. The
picture is taken.
The Self Timer turns off after you take the
picture.
Chapter 2
Setting Exposure Compensation
Use Exposure Compensation to control how much light is allowed into the
camera. The exposure range is +2 to -2 in 1/2-step increments.
NOTE: This setting is ideal for controlling pictures in which the light source is
behind the subject (backlit), or for correcting pictures that are too light
or too dark.
1 In Capture mode, press the Menu button.
2 Highlight Exposure Compensation , then press Select.
3 Press to select the
Exposure Compensation setting.
m If your pictures are too light,
press to decrease (-) the
value.
m If your pictures are too dark,
press to increase (+) the
value.
4 Press Select to accept the change
and return to the menu screen.
5 Press Menu to exit the menu
screen.
This setting remains until you
change it.
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Chapter 2
Setting Picture Quality
Use the Quality setting to select a picture resolution:
1 In Capture mode, press the Menu button.
2 Highlight Quality , then press the Select button.
The active Quality setting appears in the top left corner.
3 Highlight an option:
Best (2 MP)—for
printing up to 8 x 10 in. (20.3 x
25.4 cm); produces highest
picture resolution, more detail,
FPO
4 Press the Select button.
5 Press the Menu button to turn off the menu screen.
This setting remains until you change it.
and largest file sizes.
Three stars appear in the status
bar.
Better (1 MP)—for
printing up to 5 x 7 in. (12.7 x
17.8 cm); pictures are medium
resolution with smaller file sizes.
Two stars appear in the status
bar.
Good (0.5 MP)— for
emailing or screen display;
pictures are lowest resolution
with smallest file sizes.
One star appears in the status
bar.
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