Kodak EasyShare CX4230 Zoom User Guide

KODAK EASYSHARE CX4230

Zoom Digital Camera

User’s Guide

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Camera Front

Product O verview

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

1 Camera Dock connector 2 Tripod mount socket

(door shown closed) 3 Battery door

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Camera Back

Product O ve rview

4 586

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

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

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

Chapter

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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Chapter

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.

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.

Chapter 1

Camera Package Contents

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.

1 Camera

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)

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.

O P E

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.

Chapter 1

Turning the Camera On and Off

1 Slide the On/Off switch to the On position.

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.

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.

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:

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.

Chapter 1

Checking Camera Status

To check the current camera settings press:

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

072

Internal Card

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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)

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.

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

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.

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.

Chapter 2

Placing the Date on Pictures

Use Date Stamp to imprint the date on your pictures.

1 Make sure the camera clock is set to the correct date (page 7). 2 In Capture mode, press the Menu button. 3 Highlight Date Stamp , then press the Select button.

4 Highlight an option:

Off YYY/MM/DD MM/DD/YY DD/MM/YYYY

5 Press the Select button. 6 Press the Menu button to turn off

the menu.

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

Chapter 2

Turning Off the Orientation Sensor

If you turn the camera when you take a picture (for example, to take a lengthwise or portrait, shot), the Orientation Sensor repositions the picture so it is displayed correct side up during Quickview, Review, picture transfer, and in video-out display.

The Orientation Sensor is turned on as the factory default. You can turn it off so that pictures are displayed in the same orientation as they are taken.

1 In Capture mode, press the Menu button. 2 Highlight Orientation , then press the Select button. 3 Highlight Off, then press the Select button. 4 Press the Menu button to turn off the menu.

This setting remains until you change it.

3 Reviewing Pictures—Review

Mode

Use Review mode to view and work with the pictures that are stored in internal memory or on a card. Remember, press the Shutter button to take a picture anytime, even in Review mode (see page 13).

NOTE: Reviewing pictures on the LCD quickly depletes battery power. An

optional AC adapter is available (see page 86).

To Enter Review Mode

1 Press the Review button. The Review icon

appears at the bottom of the LCD.

2 Press the Review button again to exit Review

and return to Capture mode. The icons displayed with the picture

Review icon

Picture Information Icons

indicate applied features.

Email Favorite Print tag, #

of copies

Review

Mode indicator Low battery Exhausted battery (blinking)

Protected Picture

072

number

Internal memory Card

Picture Location

Chapter 3

To Access the Review Menus

Use the Review menus to work with the pictures that are stored in internal memory or on a card.

1 Press the Review button. 2 Press the Menu button. 3 Press the Menu button to turn off the menus.

Review Menus

Protect (page 28) Magnify (page 32)

Image Storage (page 10) Multi-up (page 27)

Slide Show (page 29) Picture Information (page 32)

Copy (page 31) Setup (page 37)

Chapter 3

Viewing Single Pictures

1 Press the Review button.

The camera displays the last picture that was taken or reviewed.

2 Press to scroll backward or forward

Revie

through the pictures.

Viewing Multiple Pictures

1 Press the Review button. 2 Press .

Nine pictures (thumbnails) are displayed at once.

Review

3 Press to display the previous or next row of thumbnails. 4 Press to scroll through the thumbnails one at a time.

The selected picture is highlighted in yellow.

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

Viewing Multiple Pictures—Review Menu

You can also view multiple pictures through the Review menu, Multi-up option.

1 Press the Review button, then press the Menu button. 2 Highlight Multi-up , then press the Select button.

Nine pictures (thumbnails) are displayed at once.

3 Navigate through the thumbnails as described above.

Chapter 3

Deleting Pictures

Select

Delete

Review

NOTE: Protected pictures cannot be deleted; remove protection before deleting

(page 28).

1 Press the Review button. 2 Display a picture in single view or highlight

a picture in multiple view, then press the Delete button.

3 Highlight an option, then press the Select

button:

PICTURE—deletes the displayed picture. EXIT—exits the Delete screen. ALL—deletes all pict ures from your current

storage location.

Protecting Pictures From Deletion

1 Press the Review button, then locate the picture to protect. 2 Press the Menu button.

3 Highlight Protect , then press the Select

button.

The Protect icon appears with the protected picture whenever it is displayed. The picture cannot be deleted. (Note, formatting deletes even protected pictures, see page 41).

4 To remove protection, press the Select button again. 5 Press the Menu button to turn off the menu.

Chapter 3

Running a Slide Show

Use the Slide Show to display your pictures on the LCD in the order in which you took them. To run a slide show on a television or other external device, see

page 30.

Starting the Slide Show

1 Press the Review button, then press the Menu button. 2 Highlight Slide Show , then press the Select button.

3 Highlight Begin Show, then press the Select

button.

The pictures are each displayed once in the order in which you took them. Then the camera returns to the Menu screen. See Turning On Loop, page 30, for continual display.

4 To cancel the Slide Show, press the Select button.

NOTE: If you connect or disconnect the video cable while a slide show is

running, the slide show stops.

Changing the Display Interval

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

1 On the Slide Show menu, highlight Interval,

then press the Select button.

2 Press to select a display interval.

To scroll through the seconds quickly, press and hold .

3 Press the Select button.

The Interval setting remains until you change it.

Chapter 3

Turning On Loop

When you turn on Loop, the slide show is continuously repeated.

1 On the Slide Show menu, press to

scroll down to Loop; highlight Loop, then press the Select button.

2 Highlight On, then press the Select button.

The loop slide show begins immediately. It repeats continuously until you cancel it by pressing the Select button or until battery power is exhausted.

Loop reverts to Off when the loop slide show stops.

Displaying Pictures on a Television

You can run a slide show or display your pictures on a television, computer monitor, or digital projector (any device equipped with a video input).

NOTE: Ensure that the Video Out setting is correctly set to NTSC or PAL (see

page 40).

Video out port

1 Connect the video cable from the video out

port on the camera to the video in port on the television. (Refer to your television User’s Guide for details on video in setup.)

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

2 You can now use the television screen to

review your pictures in single or multiple views, run a slide show, or do anything on the television screen that you can do on the camera LCD.

Chapter 3

Copying Pictures

You can copy pictures from a card to internal memory, or from internal memory to a card.

Before you copy make sure that:

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

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

Copy pictures:

1 Press the Review button, then press the Menu button. 2 Highlight Copy , then press the Select button.

3 Highlight an option:

PICTURE—copies the current picture from your selected storage location to the other location.

EXIT—returns to the Copy screen. ALL—copies all pictures from your

selected storage location to the other location.

4 Press the Select button.

A progress bar monitors the copy process.

NOTE: Pictures are copied, not moved. To remove the pictures from the

original location after they are copied, delete them (see page 28).

Tags and protection are not copied. Print, email, and Favorite tags are not copied with the picture (see page 33 to re-apply tags). Protection settings are not copied (see page 28 to re-apply protection).

Chapter 3

Magnifying Pictures

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

The picture is displayed at 2X magnification. The Magnify icon and the magnification value are displayed on the screen.

2 Press the Select button again to display the picture at 4X magnification. 3 When the picture is magnified, press to navigate to different

parts of the picture.

4 Press the Select button again to redisplay the picture at the original size.

NOTE: You can also magnify pictures through the Magnify menu: press the

Review button, press the Menu button, highlight Magnify , then press the Select button.

Viewing Picture Information

1 Press the Review button, then press the

Menu button.

2 Highlight the Picture Info menu , then

press the Select button.

The information about the displayed picture is view-only and includes: file name, location of the file if stored on a card (there are no directories in internal memory), date and time the picture was taken, and the quality setting.

3 Press to display the previous/next picture, with that picture’s

information.

4 To exit Picture Info, press the Select button.

4 Tagging Pictures—Share

Mode

NOTE: MACINTOSH OS 8.6/9.x do not support the Share mode features.

Press the Share button to tag your pictures:

m For automatic printing m For automatic emailing m As Favorites

For details on organizing, printing, or emailing, see the Quick Start Guide or KODAK EASYSHARE Software Help.

When Can I Tag My Pictures?

You can tag pictures whenever they are displayed on the LCD in Review mode (see page 25).

To Access Share Mode/Menus

1 Press the Share button. 2 Press the Share button again to exit Share mode and return to Capture or

Review mode.

Share Menus

Print (page 34) Print All (page 34) Email (page 35) Cancel Prints (page 34) Favorite (page 36)

Chapter 4

Tagging Pictures for Printing

The default quantity is one. To change the default, see page 38.

5 To tag all pictures on the card or in internal memory, highlight Print All,

press the Select button, then indicate the number of copies as described above.

6 To remove the print tagging for all pictures on the card or in internal

memory, highlight Cancel Prints, then press the Select button.

7 Press the Share button to return to Capture mode.

Printing Tagged Pictures

See page 48 for information on printing your digital pictures.

1 Locate a picture, then press the

Share button.

2 Highlight Print and press

the Select button.

3 Press to select the

number of copies (0-99). Zero removes the tag for that picture.

4 Press the Select button.

The Print icon appears with the picture.

Chapter 4

Tagging Pictures for Emailing

First, 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. See the Quick Start Guide or KODAK EASYSHARE Software Help for details.

Selected addresses are noted with a check mark, and the email icon appears with the picture.

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

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

5 Highlight Exit, then press the Select button.

Your selections are saved.

6 Press the Share button to return to Capture mode.

Emailing Tagged Pictures

When you transfer the tagged pictures to your computer, the KODAK EASYSHARE Software email screen opens and lets you immediately send the pictures to the addresses you specified. See the Quick Start Guide or KODAK EASYSHARE Software Help for details on address books and emailing.

1 Locate a picture, then press the

Share button.

2 Highlight Email , then

press the Select button.

3 Press to highlight an

email address, then press the Select button.

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

Chapter 4

Tagging Pictures as Favorites

Using Favorites on Your Computer

See the KODAK EASYSHARE Software Help for details on retrieving and organizing Favorites on your computer.

1 Locate a picture, then press the

Share button.

2 Highlight Favorite , then press

the Select button.

The Favorite icon appears with the picture.

3 To remove the tag, press the

Select button again.

4 Press the Share button to return

to Capture mode.

5 Customizing Camera

Settings—Setup Mode

Use Setup mode to customize your camera settings. You can access Setup mode two ways: in the Capture menu screen and the Review menu screen.

In Capture mode

In Review mode

To Access Setup Mode/Menus

1 In Capture or Review mode, press the Menu button. 2 Highlight Setup and press the Select button. 3 Press the Menu button to turn off the Setup menu and return to Capture or

Review mode.

Setup Menus

Return (page 38) Video Out (page 40) Default Print Quantity (page 38) Language (page 6) Quickview (page 39) Format (page 41) Liveview (page 39) About (page 42) Date/Time (page 7)

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Returning to the Previous Menu

The Return feature lets you return to the menu screen from which you entered the Setup menu.

m In the Setup menu, highlight Return ,

then press the Select button.

You are returned to the menu screen from which you entered Setup: Capture or Review.

Changing the Print Quantity Default

The Default Print Quantity setting determines the value that is displayed on the Share Print screen (page 34). The default value is one.

1 In Capture or Review mode, press the Menu button. 2 Highlight Setup , then press the Select button.

3 Highlight Default Print Quantity , then

press the Select button.

4 Press to indicate the new default

quantity, then press the Select button.

5 Press the Menu button to turn off the menu.

This setting remains until you change it.

Chapter 5

Turning Off Quickview

After you take a picture, Quickview displays it on the LCD for approximately 5 seconds (see page 15). To save battery power, turn off Quickview:

1 In Capture or Review mode, press the Menu button. 2 Highlight Setup , then press the Select button. 3 Highlight Quickview , then press the Select button. 4 Highlight Off, then press the Select button. 5 Press the Menu button to turn off the menu.

The picture is not automatically displayed on the LCD after you take it. To see the picture, press the Review button.

This setting remains until you change it.

Turning On Liveview

The Liveview feature displays a live image on the LCD so you can frame your picture in the LCD instead of the Viewfinder (see page 14). The default setting is Off, which means that you must press the Select button to see the live image.

IMPORTANT: Liveview quickly depletes battery power; use it

Turn on Liveview:

1 In Capture or Review mode, press the Menu button. 2 Highlight Setup , then press the Select button. 3 Highlight Liveview , then press the Select button. 4 Highlight On, then press the Select button.

The live image is displayed whenever the camera is on. Liveview automatically turns off after one minute to conserve battery power. You can manually turn it back on by pressing the Select button.

5 Press the Menu button to turn off the menu.

This setting remains until you change it.

sparingly.

Chapter 5

Setting Video Out

The Video Out feature lets you match the camera’s video signal to the standard for your location. Video Out must be set correctly to run a slide show on an external device (see page 30).

1 In Capture or Review mode, press the Menu button. 2 Highlight Setup , then press the Select button. 3 Highlight Video Out , then press the Select button.

4 Highlight an option:

NTSC—used in the United States and Japan and most countries outside of Europe.

PAL—used in European countries.

5 Press the Select button to accept the change

and return to the Setup menu.

6 Press the Menu button to turn off the menu.

This setting remains until you change it.

Chapter 5

Formatting Memory or MMC/SD Card

CAUTION:

Formatting deletes everything in memory or on the card, even protected pictures. Removing a card during formatting may damage the card.

1 In Capture or Review mode, press the Menu button. 2 Highlight Setup , then press the Select button.

3 Highlight Format , then press the Select

button.

4 Highlight an option:

FORMAT CARD—delet es everything on the card, even protected pictures, and reformats the card for use in the camera.

CANCEL FORMAT—exits without making a change.

FORMAT INTERNAL MEMORY—

reformats and deletes everything in internal memory, even protected pictures and the address book.

5 Press the Select button. 6 Highlight Continue, then press the Select button.

Once formatting begins, it is completed even if you turn off the camera or change modes.

When the formatting is complete, the Setup menu is redisplayed.

7 Press the Menu button to turn off the menu.

Chapter 5

Viewing Camera Information

The About feature displays information that is helpful if you need to call for service on your camera.

1 In Capture or Review mode, press the Menu button. 2 Highlight Setup , then press the Select button.

3 Highlight About , then press the Select

button.

The camera information is view-only.

4 Press the Menu button to turn off the menu.

6 Installing the Software

System Requirements

WINDOWS System Requirements

m Personal computer for WINDOWS 98, 98SE, ME, 2000, or XP m 233 MHz processor or greater m 64 MB of available RAM (128 MB for WINDOWS XP) m 200 MB of available hard disk space m CD-ROM drive m Available USB port m Color monitor with a minimum resolution of 800 x 600 pixels; High Color

(16-bit) or True Color (24-bit) recommended

m Internet access for online printing and emailing

MACINTOSH OS X System Requirements

m POWER MAC G3, G4, G4 Cube; iMAC; POWERBOOK G3, G4; iBOOK

computer

m MACINTOSH OS 10.1.2, minimum m 128 MB of available RAM m 200 MB of available hard disk space m CD-ROM drive m Built-in USB port m Color monitor with a minimum resolution of 800 x 600 pixels; thousands

or millions of colors recommended

m Internet access for online printing and emailing

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MACINTOSH OS 8.6/9.x System Requirements

m PowerPC-based MACINTOSH computer m MACINTOSH OS 8.6/9.x m 64 MB of available RAM m 200 MB of available hard disk space m CD-ROM drive m Built-in USB port m Color monitor with a minimum resolution of 800 x 600 pixels; thousands

or millions of colors recommended

m Internet access for online printing and emailing

NOTE: OS 8.6/9.x do not support the Share button functions. OS X is

recommended for full functionality.

Chapter 6

Install the Software

For information on the software applications included on the KODAK EASYSHARE Software CD, see the Quick Start Guide or KODAK EASYSHARE Software Help.

CAUTION:

Do not install the KODAK EASYSHARE Software with the camera or Camera Dock connected to the computer. It may cause the software to load incorrectly. If you have already connected, disconnect the camera or Camera Dock before you proceed.

1 Before you begin, close all software applications that are open on your

computer.

2 Place the KODAK EASYSHARE Software CD

into the CD drive.

3 Load the software:

On a WINDOWS-based computer—if the first 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.

On MACINTOSH OS 8.6/9.x—on the install window, click Continue.

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

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Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software. If prompted,

restart the computer when the installation is complete.

m Select Typical to automatically install the needed applications. m Select Custom to choose the applications to install.

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.

For further installation help, see the Quick Start Guide.

7 Connecting to the Computer

Important—Before You Connect

Install the software from the KODAK EASYSHARE Software CD BEFORE you connect the camera or Camera Dock to the computer.

Connecting to the Computer

You can transfer your pictures from the camera to the computer using either the camera alone or the optional KODAK EASYSHARE Camera Dock or Camera Dock II. See page 51 for connecting with a Camera Dock.

Connecting 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.

An optional AC adapter is available for your camera; it saves battery power when transferring pictures (see page 86).

NOTE: You can also use a KODAK SD Multimedia Card Reader-Writer to

transfer your pictures. See your KODAK retail dealer or visit our Web site at http://www.kodak.com/go/accessories.

Chapter 7

Transferring Pictures to Your Computer

For details on transferring pictures, see the Quick Start Guide or the KODAK EASYSHARE Software Help.

Printing Pictures from Your Computer

For details on printing on your home printer and ordering prints from an online print provider, see the Quick Start Guide or the KODAK EASYSHARE Software Help.

Printing From an MMC/SD Card

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

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

m Take your card to your local photo retailer for printing. m Make your own prints at any KODAK Picture Maker.

8 Using the KODAK

EASYSHARE Camera Dock II

The KODAK EASYSHARE Camera Dock II (Camera Dock) makes it easy to transfer your pictures to the computer. The Camera Dock is also a rapid battery charger for the included KODAK EASYSHARE Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery Pack, and supplies power to the camera.

To keep the Battery Pack charged and the camera always ready to take pictures, store your camera in the Camera Dock.

Camera Dock Package Contents

1 Camera Dock

If a Camera Dock was not included with your camera, you can purchase one at your KODAK retail dealer or visit our Web site at http://www.kodak.com/go/

accessories.

2 AC power adapter, 7-Volt

Some AC adapters may be different from the one pictured.

3 Universal insert 4 KODAK EASYSHARE Ni-MH Rechargeable

Battery Pack

5 Quick Start Guide (not shown)

Chapter 8

Installing the Camera Insert

KODAK EASYSHARE digital cameras are packaged with a custom camera insert, which is used to perfectly fit the camera to the Camera Dock.

1 Place the front tabs on the custom insert

into the slots in the Camera Dock cavity.

2 Fit the insert down into the cavity and snap

the insert into place.

If You Do Not Have the Custom Insert

If you do not have the custom insert that was included with your camera, use the universal insert that is included with the Camera Dock II. The universal insert works with all KODAK EASYSHARE cameras, but it does not fit the cameras perfectly.

To order a custom camera insert visit our Web site at http://www.kodak.com/

go/accessories.

Chapter 8

Connecting the Camera Dock

After the KODAK EASYSHARE Software is loaded (see page 45), connect the Camera Dock to your computer and to an external power source. You will need:

m the USB cable included with your camera m the AC adapter, 7-Volt included with the Camera Dock

IMPORTANT: Make sure your camera is NOT in the Camera Dock

Leave the Camera Dock connected to the computer for easy access for transferring pictures and charging the Battery Pack.

IMPORTANT: Use only the AC adapter, 7-Volt included with the

when you are connecting to power and the computer.

1 Plug the labeled ( ) end of the USB cable

into the labeled USB port on your computer. See your computer User’s Guide for details.

2 Plug the other end of the USB cable into the

I N

Camera Dock. Other adapters may cause damage to your camera, Camera Dock, or computer.

square USB connector on the back of the Camera Dock.

3 Plug the AC adapter into the round power

connector on the back of the Camera Dock and into a power outlet.

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

Chapter 8

Installing the Battery Pack in the Camera

IMPORTANT: The Battery Pack is not charged when you receive it.

See page 54 for charging instructions.

1 Open the battery door on the bottom of the

camera.

2 Install the Battery Pack as illustrated.

CAUTION:

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

3 Close the battery door.

Chapter 8

Docking the Camera

When you are ready to transfer your pictures from the camera to the computer, or charge the Battery Pack, place the camera in the Camera Dock.

1 Tu r n off the camera. 2 On the camera bottom, slide the connector

cover open.

Connector cover

3 Place the camera in the Camera Dock and

push down to seat the connectors.

The Power/Transfer light glows green when the camera is properly

Connector

Power/Transfer light

NOTE: If the KODAK EASYSHARE Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery Pack is in the

camera, the Camera Dock immediately begins charging (see page 54).

seated.

The camera is now powered by the Camera Dock instead of the camera batteries.

Chapter 8

Charging the Battery Pack

The Battery Pack is not charged when you receive it.

1 Tu rn off the camera. 2 Make sure the Battery Pack is installed in the camera (see page 52). 3 Place the camera in the Camera Dock (see page 53).

m Charging begins immediately. m The three green charging lights monitor the charging status:

Charging Lights

battery low battery partially charged battery fully charged

m Full charging takes about 2.5 hours. After the Battery Pack is fully

charged, leave the camera in the Camera Dock to maintain the full charge.

m Charging stops if you turn on the camera. If the camera is left in the

Camera Dock with the power on, charging resumes when the camera enters Auto Power-off (see page 86).

NOTE: The Camera Dock only charges the provided KODAK EASYSHARE Ni-MH

Rechargeable Battery Pack. If you place the camera in the Camera Dock with any other type of batteries, rechargeable or not, no charging takes place.

Chapter 8

Transferring Pictures

To transfer pictures from your camera to your computer:

1 Place the camera in the Camera

Dock. The camera can be on or off.

2 Push the Connect button.

Connect

Power/Transfer light blinks

The Power/Transfer light blinks green while the pictures are transferring.

3 For details on transferring, organizing, printing, emailing, and editing your

pictures, see the Quick Start Guide or KODAK EASYSHARE Software Help.

NOTE: When your pictures are transferred, leave the camera in the Camera

Dock. Eight minutes after the transfer is complete, the Camera Dock resumes charging as necessary.

Caution When Using a Tripod

Do not connect a tripod to the Camera Dock. Remove the camera from the Camera Dock and connect the tripod directly to the camera .

Chapter 8

Earlier Camera Dock Model

If you have the KODAK EASYSHARE Camera Dock, not the Camera Dock II, the functionality is exactly the same as described in this chapter. The only difference is that the earlier Camera Dock has one indicator light.

Indicator light status: Steady green—camera is properly seated

in the Camera Dock. Blinking green— pictures are

transferring.

Steady red—Battery Pack is charging. Blinking red—error condition.

Indicator light

9 Troubleshooting

This chapter contains help for your KODAK EASYSHARE CX4230 Zoom Digital Camera or Camera Dock II.

Additional technical information is available in the ReadMe file located on the KODAK EASYSHARE Software CD. For updates to Troubleshooting information, visit our Web site at http://www.kodak.com/go/cx4230support.

Troubleshooting—Camera

Camera Problems

Camera Problem Cause Solution

Camera does not turn on.

Battery is not properly installed.

Battery is not charged. Replace or recharge the

On/Off switch is not completely in the On position.

Remove and reinstall the batteries (page 4).

batteries (page 4, page 54). Turn the camera off then

back on (page 5).

Chapter 9

Camera Problem Cause Solution

Camera does not turn off; lens does not retract.

Shutter button does not work.

Alkaline batteries were installed in the camera.

Camera is not turned on. Turn on the camera

The camera is processing a picture; the ready light is blinking.

The card or internal memory is full.

DO NOT USE ALKALINE BATTERIES. Turn off the power switch, remove the alkaline batteries, and replace with an approved battery type (page 85).

If the power switch is on when you replace the batteries, the camera may not turn back on. In that case, turn the power switch off, then on.

(page 5). Wait until the light stops

blinking before attempting to take another picture.

Transfer pictures to your computer (page 47), delete pictures from the camera (page 28), switch storage locations (page 10), or insert a card with available memory (page 9).

Chapter 9

Camera Problem Cause Solution

Part of the picture is missing.

In Review mode, you do not see a picture on the LCD or do not see the picture you expected.

In Review mode, pictures are displayed as black screens.

Something was blocking the lens when the picture was taken.

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

The camera may not be accessing the correct storage location.

The pictures were taken with a different camera or were generated with other software.

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

Leave space around subject when centering picture in viewfinder.

Check the picture storage location setting (page 10).

Transfer the pictures to the computer (page 47), or delete the picture (page 28).

Chapter 9

Camera Problem Cause Solution

Picture is too dark. Flash is not on or did not

Camera freezes up when a card is inserted or removed.

Picture is too light. The flash is not needed. Change to Auto flash

function. The subject is too far

away for the flash to have an effect.

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

Lighting condition is too dark.

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

The subject was too close when the flash was used.

Lighting condition is too bright.

Turn on the flash (page 16).

Move so there is no more than the following distance between the camera and the subject: 12.8 ft (3.9 m) in Wide angle; 7.5 ft (2.3 m) in Telephoto.

Use Fill flash (page 16) or change your position so the light is not behind the subject.

Increase exposure compensation (page 21).

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

(page 16). Move so there is at least 1.6

ft (0.5 m) between the camera and the subject.

Decrease exposure compensation (page 21).

Chapter 9

Camera Problem Cause Solution

Stored pictures are damaged.

Pictures remaining number does not decrease after taking a picture.

Picture is not clear. The lens is dirty. Clean the lens (page 82).

The card was removed when the ready light was blinking.

Picture does not take up sufficient space to decrease the picture remaining number.

Subject too close when taking picture.

Camera may be in Closeup (page 19) and the subject is too far away for proper focus.

Subject or the camera moved while the picture was taken.

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

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

The camera is operating normally. Continue taking pictures.

Move so there is at least 1.6 ft (0.5 m) between the camera and the subject; or turn on Close-up (page 19).

Turn off Close-up (page 19).

Hold the camera steady while taking the picture.

Move so there is no more than the following distance between the camera and the subject: 12.8 ft (3.9 m) in Wide angle; 7.5 ft (2.3 m) in Telephoto.

Chapter 9

Camera Problem Cause Solution

Slide show does not run on external video device.

Slide show does not run on LCD screen.

Video Out setting is incorrect.

External device is set incorrectly.

The camera may not be accessing the correct storage location.

Adjust the camera Video Out setting (NTSC or PAL,

page 40).

Refer to the external device’s user’s guide.

Check the picture storage location setting (page 10).

Chapter 9

Camera/Computer Communications

Camera Communications Problem Cause Solution

The computer cannot communicate with the camera.

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

Camera power is off. Turn on the camera

Battery is not charged. Replace or recharge the

Some Advanced Power Management utilities on laptops can turn off ports to save battery life.

USB cable is not securely connected.

Software is not installed. Install the software

There are too many applications running on your computer.

The Battery Monitor or similar software runs constantly.

See the following file on the KODAK EASYSHARE Software CD: USB.html

Or, go to: www.kodak.com/

go/camerasupport

(page 5).

batteries (page 4, page 54). See the Power Management

section of your laptop user’s guide to disable this feature.

Connect cable to camera and computer port (page 47).

(page 45). Disconnect your camera

from the computer. Close all software applications, reconnect your camera and try again.

Close that software before starting the KODAK Software.

Chapter 9

Camera Communications Problem Cause Solution

Cannot transfer pictures to computer. The Add New Hardware Wizard cannot locate drivers.

Cannot transfer pictures to computer.

Software is not installed on computer.

Software is not fully or correctly installed on computer.

m Disconnect USB cable, or

Camera Dock, from computer.

m Install KODAK

EASYSHARE Software (page 45).

m Disconnect USB cable, or

Camera Dock, from computer.

m Uninstall the software:

Start Control Panel→Add/ Remove Programs

m Re-install KODAK

EASYSHARE Software (page 45).

→Settings→

Chapter 9

MMC/SD Cards

MMC/SD Card Problem Cause Solution

The camera does not recognize your MMC/SD card.

Camera freezes up when a card is inserted or removed.

The card may not be MMC/SD certified.

The card may be corrupt.

No card is inserted in camera or card is not fully inserted.

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

Purchase a certified MMC/SD card (page 9).

Reformat the card (page 41). Caution: Formatting erases all

pictures from the card. Insert a card into the card slot,

then push to seat the connector (page 9).

Turn the camera off, then back on.

Make sure the camera is off when inserting or removing a card.

Chapter 9

Camera LCD Messages

LCD Messages Message Cause Solution

No images to display There are no pictures

Memory card requires formatting

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

Internal memory requires formatting

Internal memory cannot be read (P lease format internal memory)

No memory card, Files not copied

Not enough space to copy files

Read only card, change to internal memory to capture

in the current storage location.

The card is corrupted or formatted for another digital camera.

The camera internal memory is corrupted.

There is no card in the camera. Your pictures were not copied.

There is not enough space in the location you are copying to (internal memory or the card).

The card in the camera is write-protected.

Change your picture storage location setting (page 10).

Insert a new card or format the card (page 41).

Format the internal memory (page 41).

Insert a card.

Delete pictures from the location you are copying to (page 28), or insert a new card.

To take a picture, insert a new card or change storage location to internal memory (page 10).

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LCD Messages Message Cause Solution

Card is protected (Reset switch on card)

Card is locked The card in the camera

Date/T ime entry screen appears automatically

High camera temperature. (Camera will be turned off.)

Memory Card is full There is no more space

Switch on card is in write-protect position.

is write-protected.

This is the first time you turned on the camera; or the batteries have been removed for an extended period of time; or the batteries are exhausted.

The internal temperature of the camera is too high for the camera to operate. The viewfinder light glows red and the camera will turn off in five seconds.

on the card in the camera.

Reset the switch as shown on LCD.

To take a picture, insert a new card or change storage location to internal memory (page 10).

Reset the clock (page 7).

Leave the camera off for several minutes, then turn it back on.

If the message reappears, repeat the sequence above until the message does not appear.

Delete pictures from the card (page 28), insert a new card, or change storage location to internal memory (page 10).

Chapter 9

LCD Messages Message Cause Solution

Internal Memory is full There is no more space

Unrecognized File Format

No Address Book in Camera

in the camera’s inter nal memory.

The camera cannot read the picture format.

No email addresses appear because there is no address book.

Delete pictures from the internal m emory (page 28) or change storage location to Auto and insert card (page 10).

Transfer the unreadable picture to the computer (page 47), or delete the picture (page 28).

Create and copy address book from your computer. See KODAK EASYSHARE Software Help.

Chapter 9

Camera Ready Light Status

Ready light

Camera Ready Light Problem Cause Solution

Ready light does not turn on and the camera does not work.

Ready light glows steady green.

Camera is not turned on.

Batteries are exhausted.

Power switch was on when batteries were reloaded.

Camera is on; ready to take a picture.

Turn on the camera (page 5).

Replace or recharge the batteries (page 4, page 54).

Turn camera off, then back on.

The camera is operating normally.

Ready light blinks red. Batteries are low or

exhausted.

Replace or recharge the batteries (page 4, page 54).

Chapter 9

Camera Ready Light Problem Cause Solution

Ready light glows steady red.

Ready light blinks green.

Ready light blinks orange.

Camera’s internal memory or card is full.

Camera processing memory is full.

Your card is readonly.

Picture is being processed and saved to the camera.

Flash is not charged. Wait. Resume picture taking

Auto exposure or auto focus are not locked.

Transfer pictures to your computer (page 47), delete pictures from the camera (page 28), switch storage locations (page 10), or insert a card with available memory.

Wait. Resume picture taking when the light turns green.

Change your storage location to internal memory (see

page 10), or use a different

card. Camera is operating

normally.

when the light stops blinking and turns green.

Release the Shutter button and recompose the picture.

Chapter 9

Troubleshooting—Camera Dock II

Camera Dock II Problems

Camera Dock Problem Cause Solution

Pictures are not transferred to the computer

AC adapter or USB cable is not securely connected.

Software is not installed.

There are too many applications running on your computer.

Camera was removed from the Camera Dock during picture transfer.

Connect button was not pressed.

Check the connections (page 51).

Install the software (page 45).

Close all software applications and try again.

Replace the camera on the Camera Dock and press the Connect button.

Press the Connect button.

Chapter 9

Camera Dock II Light Status

Battery charging lights

Power/Transfer light

Camera Dock Power/Transfer Light Light Status Cause Comment

Light glows steady green

Light blinks green Pictures are being

Light is off Camera is not properly

Camera Dock Charging Lights Light Status Cause Comment

No lights

Camera is properly seated in the Camera Dock.

transferred to the computer.

seated in Camera Dock.

Charging has not started.

The came ra is not in the Came ra Dock.

Camera is turned on. Turn off t o begin charging.

Battery in camera is not a KODAK EASYSHARE Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery Pack.

The camera and Camera Dock are operating normally.

Remove the camera and re-seat it (page 53).

Chapter 9

Camera Dock Charging Lights Light Status Cause Comment

Battery is low. The camera and Camera Dock

One green light

Battery is partially

Two green lights

Three green lights

Camera Dock Error Light Light Status Cause Comment

One blinking red light

charged.

Battery is fully charged.

Battery Pack is installed incorrectly.

The Battery Pack or connector pins are damaged.

The camera and Battery Pack have been exposed to very high or low temperatures.

Battery in camera is not rechargeable or no Battery Pack is installed in camera.

are operating normally.

Reinstal l the Battery Pack (page 52).

Check for damage.

Slowly return the camera and Battery Pack to room temperature.

Install a KODAK EASYSHARE Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery Pack (page 52).

10Getting Help

Helpful Web Links

http://www.kodak.com/go/pcbasics For help navigating through a

http://www.kodak.com/go/cx4230support For help with your KODAK

http://www.kodak.com/go/cx4230downloads To download the latest camera

http://www.kodak.com/go/onetouch To optimize your printer for

http://www.kodak.com/go/camerasupport For product support on cameras,

http://www.kodak.com/go/accessories To purchase a full range of

WINDOWS-based computer and working with digital pictures.

EASYSHARE CX4230 Zoom Digital Camera

software and firmware

prints with truer, vibrant colors

software, accessories, and more

digital camera accessories

Help in this User Guide

See Chapter 9, Troubleshooting, for help with problems you may have with your camera, camera/computer connections, Camera Dock, or MMC/SD cards.

Software Help

For help with the software included on the KODAK EASYSHARE Software CD, see the Quick Start Guide or KODAK EASYSHARE Software Help.

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Telephone Customer Support

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

Before You Call

Before you call to speak to a customer support representative, please have the camera connected to your computer, be at your computer, and have the following information available:

Operating system__________________________________________ Processor speed (MHz) _____________________________________ Computer model __________________________________________ Amount of memory (MB) ____________________________________ Exact error message you received_______________________________ Version of installation CD____________________________________ Camera serial number______________________________________

Telephone Numbers

Australia 1800 147 701 Austria/Osterreich 0179 567 357 Belgium/Belgique 02 713 14 45 Brazil 0800 15 0000 Canada 1 800 465 6325 China 800 820 6027 Denmark/Danmark 3 848 71 30 Ireland/Eire 01 407 3054 Finland/Suomi 0800 1 17056 France 01 55 1740 77 Germany/Deutschland 069 5007 0035 Greece 00800 441 25605 Hong Kong 800 901 514 India 91 22 617 5823 Italy/Italia 02 696 33452 Japan 81 3 5644 5500 Korea 0798 631 0024 Netherlands/Nederland 020 346 9372 New Zealand 0800 440 786 Norway/Norge 23 16 21 33 Philippines 1 800 1 888 9600 Portugal 021 415 4125 Singapore 800 6363 036

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Spain/España 91 749 76 53 Sweden/Sverige 08 587 704 21 Switzerland/Schweiz/Suisse 01 838 53 51 Taiwan 0080 861 008 Thailand 001 800 631 0017 UK 0870 243 0270 United States 1 800 235 6325 Outside the United States 585 726 7260 International Toll Line +44 131 458 6714 International Toll Fax Number +44 131 458 6962

For the most up-to-date listings, visit: http://www.kodak.com/US/en/digital/

contacts/DAIInternationalContacts.shtml.

11 Appendix

This appendix serves as a resource for technical information about your KODAK EASYSHARE CX4230 Zoom Digital Camera, KODAK EASYSHARE Camera Dock II, MMC/SD cards, batteries, and available accessories.

Camera Specifications

Specifications—KODAK EASYSHARE CX4230 Zoom Digital Camera

Pixel Resolution (by Quality

setting)

Color 24-bit, millions of colors Picture File Format EXIF 2.2 (JPEG compression) Picture Storage 16 MB internal memory

Viewfinder Optical real image ISO Sensitivity Automatic (100, 200) Flash Range Wide 1.6 to 12.8 ft (0.5 to 3.9 m)

Tripod Socket .25 in. (6 mm) threaded Video Out NTSC or PAL Operating Temperature 32 to 104

2.0 MP 1632 x 1232, 1/5 JPEG compressed

1.0 MP 1184 x 888, 1/5 JPEG compressed

0.5 MP 816 x 616, 1/5 JPEG compressed

MMC (MultiMedia) or SD card

Telephoto 1.6 to 7.5 ft (0.5 to 2.3 m)

° F (0 to 40° C)

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Specifications—KODAK EASYSHARE CX4230 Zoom Digital Camera

Power Batteries 2 Lithium, AA

KODAK CRV3 Lithium Battery 2 Ni-MH, AA rechargeable Alkaline batteries not recommended

Battery Pack, Camera Dock only

3V, DC power in AC adapter not included

Lens Type Optical quality glass

Maximum Aperture

Zoom, 6X 3X Optical zoom

Focal Length 36 to 108 mm (equivalent to 35 mm

Focus Distance Standard: 19.7 in. (500 mm) to infinity Focus Distance,

Close-Up

Dimensions Width 4.5 in. (115 mm)

Length 1.6 in. (40 mm) Height 2.6 in. (66 mm)

Weight 7.8 oz (220 g) without batteries or card

KODAK EASYSHARE Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery Pack, recharge in Camera Dock only.

Dock provides power to the camera.

Wide: f/2.7 Telephoto: f/4.6

2X Digital zoom

camera) .22 to .66 in. (5.6 to 16.8 mm) actual

Wide: 3.4 to 23.6 in. (100 to 600 mm) Telephoto: 7.9 to 23.6 in. (200 to

600 mm)

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Original Factory Settings—Camera

Feature Factory Setting

Close-up Off Date/Time 2002/1/1; 12:00 Date Stamp Off Exposure Compensation 0 Flash Auto Image Storage Auto Liveview Off Orientation Sensor On Print Quantity 1 Quality 2.0 MP (highest resolution) Quickview On Self Timer Off Slide Show Interval 5 seconds Video Out NTSC

Upgrading Your Software and Firmware

Take advantage of the latest enhancements to your Kodak software and camera firmware. Software refers to the applications included on the KODAK EASYSHARE Software CD. Camera firmware is the internal software that runs on the camera.

To download the latest versions of software and firmware, go to: http://

www.kodak.com/go/cx4230downloads

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Tips, Safety, Maintenance

m Always follow basic safety precautions. Refer to the “Important Safety

Instructions” booklet packed with your camera.

m Do not allow any chemicals, such as suntan lotion, to come into contact

with the painted surface of the camera.

m If the camera has been subjected to inclement weather or you suspect

water has gotten inside the camera, turn off the camera and remove the battery and card. Allow all components to air-dry for at least 24 hours before using the camera again.

m Clean the lens and back LCD:

1 Blow gently on the lens or LCD to remove dust and dirt. 2 Moisten the lens or LCD by breathing lightly on it. 3 Wipe the lens or LCD gently with a soft, lint-free cloth or an untreated

lens-cleaning tissue.

Do not use cleaning solutions unless they are designed specifically for camera lenses. Do not wipe the camera lens or LCD with chemically

treated eyeglass lens tissue. It may scratch the lens.

m Clean the outside of the camera by wiping with a clean, dry cloth. Never use

harsh or abrasive cleaners or organic solvents on the camera or any of its parts.

m Service agreements are available in some countries. Please contact a dealer

of Kodak products for more information.

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Picture Storage Capacities

Picture file sizes can vary. You may be able to store more or fewer pictures. Purchase cards on our Web site at http://www.kodak.com/go/accessories.

Store this many pictures at:

Best Better Good 16 MB internal memory 23 48 95 8 MB card 12 23 48 16 MB card 23 48 95 32 MB card 48 95 192 64 MB card 95 192 383 96 MB card 14 4 288 576 192 MB card 288 576 1152

Locating Pictures on an MMC/SD Card

Pictures stored on MMC/SD Cards use a standard agreed upon by many camera manufacturers. This lets you use the cards in different cameras. If you use a card reader to retrieve your files, the following description of the card file structure may be helpful.

MISC folder—contains the order files created when you use the Share feature to tag files for printing, emailing, and as favorites.

SYSTEM folder—used for updating camera firmware. DCIM folder—root level folder, contains the 100K4230 folder. Each time you

turn on the camera or insert a different card, any empty folders within the DCIM folder are removed.

100K4230 subfolder—contains all the pictures on the card.

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Card File Naming Conventions

m Pictures are named DCP_nnnn.JPG, and are numbered in the order in

which they are taken. The first picture is named DCP_0001.JPG; the highest number allowed is DCP_9999.JPG.

m When a card contains a picture named DCP_9999.JPG in the

\DCIM\100K4230 folder, subsequent pictures appear in a new folder (\DCIM\101K4230), beginning with picture DCP_0001.JPG.

m Even if you transfer pictures to the computer or delete pictures from the

camera, the camera continues to use consecutive numbers for all subsequent pictures. For example, if the last picture taken was DCP_0007.JPG and you delete it, the next picture you take is named DCP_0008.JPG.

m When you insert a different card into your camera, the next picture number

is defined by incrementing the higher of the last picture taken by the camera, or the highest existing picture number in the folder.

m If you use the card in a camera other than the KODAK EASYSHARE CX4230

Zoom Digital Camera, and that camera manufacturer adheres to this file structure standard, the \DCIM folder contains a folder named by that camera. For more information, refer to the documentation that accompanied that camera.

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Using Your Batteries

m Replacement Types—your camera can use the following battery types:

– 2, 1.5 volt AA lithium batteries – 1, KODAK CRV3 Lithium Battery * – 1, KODAK EASYSHARE Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery Pack,

rechargeable in the KODAK EASYSHARE Camera Docks *

– 2, 1.2 volt AA Nickel Metal Hydride (Ni-MH) batteries, rechargeable *

* Purchase these batteries on our Web site at http://www.kodak.com/go/

accessories.

For acceptable battery life, and to make sure your camera operates dependably, we do not recommend or support alkaline batteries.

m To lengthen battery life, limit the following activities:

– Using Liveview (using the LCD as the viewfinder, see page 14) – Reviewing your pictures on the LCD (see page 25) – Excessive use of the flash

m NOT ALL BATTERIES ARE CREATED EQUAL! Battery life depends

significantly on battery age, usage conditions, type, and brand. Digital camera requirements are very demanding on batteries. Not all batteries perform well under these challenging conditions. For a comparison of different battery types, refer to the Battery Option sheet that is included with your camera.

m Battery performance is reduced at temperatures below 41 °F (5 °C). Carry

spare batteries when using your camera in cold weather, and keep them warm until you are ready to take pictures. Do not discard cold batteries that do not work. When they return to room temperature, they may be usable.

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Battery-Saving Features

The LCD or camera turn off when the camera has been inactive.

Camera state If no activity, LCD

LCD Off N/A LCD On; Liveview,

Review, any menu screen

Quickview on 5 seconds Slide show 1 minute after slide

Any state N/A 1 hour

turns off after:

1 minute

show ends

If no activity, camera turns off after:

8 minutes (Auto Power-off)

(Camera off)

To reactivate camera:

Press any button

Turn power switch off and on

Optional AC Adapter

To save battery power, purchase a KODAK Digital Camera AC Adapter, 3-Volt on our Web site at http://www.kodak.com/go/accessories.

m Use the AC Adapter, 3-Volt when reviewing,

copying, and transferring pictures.

m Connect the 3-Volt adapter to the camera’s

DC-in port

DC-in port and to a power outlet.

CAUTION:

Do not use the Digital Camera AC Adapter, 3-Volt with a KODAK EASYSHARE Camera Dock; it is NOT compatible.

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Camera Dock II Specifications

Specifications—KODAK EASYSHARE Camera Dock II

Communication with computer

Dimensions (without insert)

Indicator lights Power/

Input voltage 7 ±0.7 V DC Power DC input AC adapter included with Camera Dock

USB Cable included with KODAK

Width/Depth/ Height

Weight 5.5 oz (156 g)

Transfer Charging, 3

lights

EASYSHARE Cameras

5.9 in. /4.1 in. /1.4 in. (150 mm/104 mm/35 mm)

Indicates operating/transferring pictures

Indicate charging and error conditions

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Regulatory Information

FCC Compliance and Advisory

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and 2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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.

Index

about

camera information, 42

picture information, 32 AC adapter, optional, 86 accessories, buying, 75 adjusting

exposure, 21

picture quality, 22

resolution, 22 alkaline batteries, 4 arrow button, 6 auto

flash, 16

power-off, 86

storage location, 10

backlit scenes, 21 batteries

alkaline, 4

charging Battery Pack, 54

extending battery life, 85

loading Battery Pack, 52

loading CRV3, 4

power level icon, 25

replacement types, 85 tips, 85 with Camera Dock, 49

button

delete, 15, 28 flash, 16 four-way/zoom, 6 menu, 10, 34, 35, 36 review, iv share, 34, 35, 36 shutter, 13

cables

power, Camera Dock, 51 power, camera optional, 86 USB, connect camera, 47 USB, connect Dock, 51 video, 3, 30

Camera Dock

charging Battery Pack, 54 docking camera, 53 earlier model, 56 installing insert, 50 lights status, 72 package contents, 49

Index

power connection, 51 specifications, 87 transferring pictures, 55 USB connection, 51

using, 49 Canadian compliance, 89 capture mode

accessing menus, 18

overview, 11

returning from other

modes, 18

taking pictures, 13 card, memory,9,10,83,84 caring for your camera, 82 changing storage location, 10 charging Battery Pack, 54 charging lights, Camera Dock II, 54, 72 cleaning camera, lens, 82 clock, setting, 7 close-up scenes, 19 communication problems, 63 compensation, exposure, 21 computer

connecting camera, 47

connecting Camera Dock, 51

system requirements, 43

transferring pictures, 48, 55

connecting the camera

first, important note, 47 to Camera Dock, 53 to computer, 47

with USB cable, 47 connecting the Camera Dock, 51 contents

Camera Dock package, 49

camera package, 3 copying pictures

memory to card, 31

to computer, 48, 55 cover, lens, iii, 5 CRV3 battery, installing, 4 custom insert, 3, 50 customer support numbers, 76 customizing camera settings, 37

date

imprinting on pictures, 23

setting clock, 7 date stamp, 23 DCIM folder, card, 83 defaults

changing print quantity, 38

original factory settings, 81

Kodak EasyShare CX4230 Zoom User Guide

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Camera Front

Camera Bottom

Camera Back

Table of Contents

1 Getting Started

Install the Software First

Need This Guide in Large Print?

What Can I Do With My KODAK EASYSHARE CX4230 Zoom Digital Camera?

What Can I Do With My Digital Pictures?

Camera Package Contents

Attaching the Wrist Strap

Loading the Batteries

Turning the Camera On and Off

Built-in Lens Cover

Using the 4-Way Arrow/Zoom Button

Selecting a Language

Setting the Clock

Checking Camera Status

Camera Status Icons

Battery Status

Inserting an MMC/SD Card

Choosing Internal Memory or MMC/SD Card

Changing Your Storage Location Setting

Camera Modes

Take a Picture Anytime

Taking a Picture

Liveview—Using the LCD to Frame Your Subject

Quickview—Reviewing the Picture Just Taken

Using the Flash

Using Optical Zoom

Using Digital Zoom

Changing Picture-Taking Options

To Return to Capture From Another Mode

To Access the Capture Menus

Taking Close-up Pictures

Putting Yourself in the Picture

Setting Exposure Compensation

Setting Picture Quality

Placing the Date on Pictures

Turning Off the Orientation Sensor

To Enter Review Mode

Picture Information Icons

To Access the Review Menus

Viewing Single Pictures

Viewing Multiple Pictures

Viewing Multiple Pictures—Review Menu

Deleting Pictures

Protecting Pictures From Deletion

Running a Slide Show

Starting the Slide Show

Changing the Display Interval

Turning On Loop

Displaying Pictures on a Television

Copying Pictures

Magnifying Pictures

Viewing Picture Information

When Can I Tag My Pictures?

To Access Share Mode/Menus

Tagging Pictures for Printing

Printing Tagged Pictures

Tagging Pictures for Emailing

Emailing Tagged Pictures

Tagging Pictures as Favorites

Using Favorites on Your Computer

To Access Setup Mode/Menus

Returning to the Previous Menu

Changing the Print Quantity Default

Turning Off Quickview

Turning On Liveview

Setting Video Out

Formatting Memory or MMC/SD Card

Viewing Camera Information

6 Installing the Software

System Requirements

WINDOWS System Requirements

MACINTOSH OS X System Requirements