Kodak EASYSHARE CX6200 User Manual

Kodak EasyShare CX6200 digital camera

User’s Guide

www.kodak.com

For interactive tutorials, www.kodak.com/go/howto

Eastman Kodak Company 343 State Street

Rochester, New York 14650

© Eastman Kodak Company, 2003 All screen images are simulated.

Kodak, EasyShare, and Max are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company. P/N 6B8476

Product Overview

Front View

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1	Grip	5	Mode dial
2	Wrist strap post	6	Flash unit
3	Self Timer/Video light	7	Viewfinder lens
4	Shutter button	8	Lens

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Product Overview

Back View

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1	Camera screen	7	Ready light
	(LCD, liquid crystal display)	8	Mode dial
2	Share button (page 47)	9	Shutter button
3	Controller buttons	10	Flash/Status button
4	OK button	11	Thumb rest
5	Delete button	12	Menu button
6	Viewfinder	13	Review button

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Product Overview

Side View

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1Slot for optional SD/MMC card

2USB Port

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Product Overview

Top and Bottom Views

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1	Shutter button	4	Tripod socket/locator, dock 6000
2	Mode dial	5	Dock connector
3	Battery door	6	Locator, dock 6000

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	Table of Contents
1	Getting Started ...................................................................	1
	Install Software First................................................................	1
	Need This User Guide in Larger Print? .................................	1
	What Can I Do With My Camera?...........................................	2
	What Can I Do With My Pictures and Videos?...................	2
	Package Contents.....................................................................	3
	Loading the Batteries .............................................................	4
	Attaching the Wrist Strap....................................................	5
	Turning the Camera On and Off ............................................	6
	Using the OK and Controller Buttons ................................	6
	Setting the Date and Time ....................................................	8
	Checking Camera Status........................................................	9
	Camera Screen Icons..............................................................	10
	Inserting an SD/MMC Card....................................................	11
	Choosing Internal Memory or SD/MMC Card...................	12
	Important Battery Information...........................................	14
2	Taking Pictures .................................................................	17
	Take a Picture ...........................................................................	17
	Liveview—Framing with the Camera Screen....................	18
	Quickview—Reviewing the Picture Just Taken ................	19
	Using the Digital Zoom..........................................................	20
	Using the Flash.........................................................................	21
	Changing Picture-Taking Options.......................................	22

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Putting Yourself in the Picture...........................................	23
Setting Exposure Compensation .......................................	24
Setting Picture Quality.........................................................	25
Setting Color Mode ................................................................	26
Pre-tagging for Album Names ............................................	27
Placing the Date on Pictures ..............................................	28
3 Taking Videos ...................................................................	29
Taking a Video...........................................................................	29
Quickview—Reviewing the Video Just Taken...................	30
Changing Optional Video Settings.....................................	30
Pre-tagging for Album Names .............................................	31
Putting Yourself in the Video ..............................................	32
4 Reviewing Pictures and Videos ...................................	35
Viewing Single Pictures and Videos ...................................	35
Viewing Multiple Pictures and Videos...............................	36
Playing a Video ........................................................................	36
Deleting Pictures and Videos ..............................................	37
Changing Optional Review Settings...................................	38
Magnifying Pictures ...............................................................	38
Protecting Pictures and Videos From Deletion .............	39
Tagging Pictures/Videos for Albums.................................	40
Running a Slide Show..............................................................	41
Displaying Pictures/Videos on a Television......................	43
Copying Pictures and Videos ...............................................	44
Displaying Video Date............................................................	45
Viewing Picture/Video Information .....................................	45

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5	Sharing Pictures and Videos .......................................	47
	When Can I Tag My Pictures and Videos?.........................	47
	Tagging Pictures for Printing..............................................	48
	Tagging Pictures and Videos for Emailing.......................	49
	Tagging Pictures and Videos as Favorites .....................	50
	Need Help? ................................................................................	50
6 Customizing Your Camera Settings ..........................		51
	To Access Setup Mode/Menus ............................................	51
	Setup Menus..............................................................................	51
	Changing the Default Print Quantity ...............................	52
	Turning Off Quickview .............................................................	52
	Turning On Liveview.................................................................	53
	Setting Video Out...................................................................	53
	Selecting a Language ............................................................	54
	Formatting Internal Memory or SD/MMC Card ............	55
	Viewing Camera Information................................................	55
7	Installing the Software ..................................................	57
	Windows System Requirements..........................................	57
	Mac OS X System Requirements ......................................	58
	Mac OS 8.6 and 9.x System Requirements..................	58
	Install the Software ..............................................................	59

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8 Connecting Camera to Computer ...............................	61
Transferring Pictures With the USB Cable ......................	61
Printing Pictures From Your Computer ...........................	62
Printing From an Optional SD/MMC Card.......................	62
Print With or Without a Computer.....................................	62
9 Using the Camera Dock 6000 ...................................	63
Camera Dock 6000 Package Contents .........................	63
Installing the Custom Camera Insert...............................	64
Connecting the Camera Dock 6000.................................	65
Installing the Rechargeable Battery................................	66
Docking the Camera ...............................................................	67
Charging the Battery ...........................................................	68
Transferring Pictures With the Dock ...............................	69
Reviewing Pictures and Videos............................................	70
Camera Dock 6000 Specifications ..................................	70
Troubleshooting—Camera Dock 6000 .............................	71
Earlier Cameras and Docks ...................................................	71
10 Troubleshooting ..............................................................	73
Camera Problems....................................................................	73
Camera/Computer Communications ..................................	77
SD/MMC Cards and Internal Memory ..............................	78
Camera Screen Messages ...................................................	79
Camera Ready Light Status ...............................................	84

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11	Getting Help ....................................................................	87
	Helpful Web Links ....................................................................	87
	Help in this Manual ................................................................	87
	Software Help..........................................................................	87
	Telephone Customer Support .............................................	88
12	Appendix ............................................................................	91
	Camera Specifications...........................................................	91
	Original Factory Settings....................................................	93
	Upgrading Your Software and Firmware .........................	93
	Tips, Safety, Maintenance...................................................	94
	Storage Capacities................................................................	95
	Locating Pictures and Videos on a Card.........................	96
	Picture Naming Conventions ...............................................	96
	Power-Saving Features..........................................................	97
	FCC Compliance and Advisory.............................................	98

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1 Getting Started

Install Software First

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

See the Start Here! guide or Installing the Software, page 57.

Need This User Guide in Larger Print?

1Go to www.kodak.com/go/cx6200support.

2Navigate to the Manuals section.

3Click View as PDF to open the User’s Guide.

4On a Windows OS-based computer or Mac OS 8.6 or 9.x:

!From the File menu, select Print.

!In the Print window, select Fit to Page.

On Mac OS X:

!From the File menu, select Page Setup.

!Change Scale to 200%.

5 Print as usual.

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Chapter 1

What Can I Do With My Camera?

Capture Still Pictures —Use Auto mode to enjoy point-and-shoot operation.

Capture Videos —Capture videos as QuickTime movies.

Review —Display, protect, and delete pictures and videos; tag for albums.

Share —Share pictures (print, email, save as Favorites) and videos (email, save as Favorites).

Set Up Menu —Customize your camera functions.

What Can I Do With My Pictures and

Videos?

Install the software from the Kodak EasyShare software CD, then: Transfer—Transfer pictures and videos to your computer. Share—Print pictures, order prints online, email pictures and videos.

Print—(see page 62) Print pictures directly to your home printer or Kodak EasyShare printer dock 6000. Order prints online from Ofoto, Inc. (www.ofoto.com), or purchase an optional Kodak secure digital (SD) card or a Kodak multimedia card (MMC) and:

!Automatically print to any printer with an SD/MMC slot

!Make prints at an SD/MMC-capable Kodak picture maker www.kodak.com/go/picturemaker

!Take the card to your local photo retailer for professional printing Organize—Use albums to organize and retrieve pictures on a computer.

Edit—Add special effects to your pictures, make a custom slide show, fix red-eye, crop, rotate, and much more.

For details, click the Help button in the Kodak EasyShare software. Some Macintosh operating systems may support limited Kodak EasyShare software features.

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Chapter 1

Package Contents

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1	Camera	4	Kodak Max digital camera batteries
			(2 AA, non-rechargeable)
2	Custom dock insert (for camera	5	USB cable
	dock 6000 or printer dock 6000)

3 Wrist strap

Not shown: User’s Guide, Quick Start Guide, Kodak EasyShare software CD. (In some countries, the User’s Guide is provided on a CD. Contents may change without notice.)

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Chapter 1

Loading the Batteries

Two AA digital camera batteries (non-rechargeable) are included with your camera.

1 Turn off the camera.

A A

CRV3

(optional)

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2On the bottom of the camera, slide the battery door and lift to open.

3Insert the batteries, as shown.

4Close the battery door.

IMPORTANT BATTERY INFORMATION

For acceptable battery life and to make sure your camera operates dependably, do not use alkaline batteries.

If you purchased an optional Kodak CRV3 lithium battery, insert it as shown.

If you purchased the Kodak EasyShare camera dock 6000 or printer dock 6000, see page 66 for details on installing the included Kodak EasyShare Ni-MH rechargeable battery.

See page 14 for the other types of batteries you can use in your camera.

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Chapter 1

Attaching the Wrist Strap

1Thread the short loop of the wrist strap through the wrist strap post.

2 Thread the long loop through the short loop.

3 Pull until secure.

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Chapter 1

Turning the Camera On and Off

Ready

light

1Rotate the Mode dial to:

for Still capture mode

for Video mode

The ready light blinks green while the camera performs a self-check, then glows green when the camera is ready to take pictures (or videos, if the mode dial is set to ).

In Still and Video modes, status icons appear on the camera screen. See Checking Camera Status, page 9.

2To turn off the camera, rotate the Mode dial to the OFF position.

The camera completes operations that are in process.

Using the OK and Controller Buttons

Navigating—use the and controller buttons to scroll through your pictures and menus.

Digital Zoom—use to digitally zoom in or out when taking pictures. See page 20.

OK—use OK to make a selection.

OK

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	Chapter 1
Adjusting the Display
If you want to		Then do this
Turn the camera screen on		Press the OK button.
(enter Liveview) or off.
Change the Liveview setting		See Turning On Liveview, page 53.
so that it is on whenever the
camera is on.
Redisplay the status icons.		Press .
Turn off the camera.		Turn the Mode dial to Off.
		The camera completes operations that
		are in process.

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Chapter 1

Setting the Date and Time

Setting the Date & Time, First Time

The Date & Time have been reset message appears the first time you turn on the camera or if the battery is removed for an extended time.

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

The Date & Time screen appears. The date format is YYYY/MM/DD. The time is displayed in a 24-hour format.

Or, select CANCEL then press the OK button to set the date and time at a later time.

OK	2	Press	to adjust the date and time.
		Press	to advance to the next setting.
	3	When finished, press the OK button.
	4 Press the Menu button to exit the menu.

The setting remains until you change it.

NOTE: Depending on your computer operating system, Kodak EasyShare software may allow your computer to automatically update the camera clock when you connect the camera. See the Kodak EasyShare software Help for details.

Setting the Date & Time, Anytime

	1	Turn on the camera. Press the Menu button.
	2	Press	to highlight Setup Menu	,
		then press the OK button.
	3	Highlight the Date & Time icon, then press
		the OK button.
	4	Go to Step 2 of Setting the Date & Time, First
OK	Menu	Time.

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Chapter 1

Checking Camera Status

The icons that appear on the camera screen indicate the active camera and picture settings. See page 10 for a list of the icons.

To check the current camera settings:

Status

area

Mode

icon

!Turn the Mode dial to Auto .

The status screen appears.

Press to redisplay the status information at any time.

!Press the Flash/Status button.

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

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Chapter 1

Camera Screen Icons

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

Capture Modes		Camera/Picture Status
(also on Mode dial)
		Share Icons	Quality Icons	Protect
Video		Print	Best
		Email	Best (3:2)
Auto			Better
		Favorite
			Good
		Self Timer	Storage/Picture	location
			Internal memory
		Date
			Memory Card
		stamp
		Flash*	Battery power
			Low
		172 remainingPictures	Exhausted
		Album	Digital zoom
		Color	Exposure
		mode	Compensation

*For all flash icons, see page 21.

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Chapter 1

Inserting an SD/MMC Card

Your camera has 8 MB of internal memory. However, optional SD/MMC cards provide removable, reusable storage for pictures and videos.

CAUTION:

The card should only be inserted as explained below. If inserted incorrectly, the door won’t close, and forcing it may damage the camera or card.

Do not insert or remove a card when the green ready light is blinking; doing so may damage your pictures, card, or camera.

To insert an SD/MMC card: 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.

5 Close the door.

Notched corner

To remove the card, pull it out.

See page 95 for storage capacities. Purchase SD/MMC cards at a dealer of Kodak products. See www.kodak.com/go/cx6200accessories.

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Chapter 1

Choosing Internal Memory or SD/MMC Card

The camera offers two options for storing pictures and videos:

Internal Memory	—Store pictures and videos in 8 MB internal
memory.

SD/MMC Card —Store pictures and videos on a card. The number of pictures or length of videos depends on the size of the card.

See page 95 for storage capacities. Purchase SD/MMC cards at a dealer of Kodak products. See www.kodak.com/go/cx6200accessories.

Managing Your Storage Location Setting

1Turn on the camera.

2Press the Menu button.

3Press to highlight the Image Storage icon , then press the OK button.

4Highlight an option, then press the OK button:

Auto (default)—the camera uses the card if one is in the camera. If not, the camera uses internal memory.

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

5Highlight Continue, then press the OK button.

The setting remains until you change it and applies to all camera functions.

6Press the Menu button to exit the menu.

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Chapter 1

Checking Your Storage Setting

In Still and Video modes, the storage location icon that appears in the status area indicates the camera’s storage location. To check the location, either:

	Storage location	! Turn the Mode dial to Auto , or
		! In any capture mode, press .
		—Memory Card
		—Internal Memory

Checking a Picture or Video’s Location

In Review mode, the storage location icon indicates the location of the picture or video.

	Picture/video	Press the Review button.
		—Picture or video is stored on a card
	location

—Picture or video is stored in internal memory

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Chapter 1

Important Battery Information

Choose the replacement battery that fits your needs—and get the best performance.

Kodak Battery Replacement Types/Battery Life

Your camera can use the following types of batteries. Actual battery life may vary based on usage.

CRV3 lithium battery

AA (2) lithium batteries

Ni-MH rechargeable battery pack* (per charge)

AA (2) Ni-MH rechargeable batteries (per charge)

Kodak Max digital camera batteries, AA (2) (included with camera)

365 - 455

265 - 365

165 - 205

165 - 205

100 - 140

0

500

Battery Life (Approx. Number of Pictures)

*Included with the Kodak EasyShare camera dock 6000 and printer dock 6000

We do not recommend or support alkaline batteries. For acceptable battery life, and to make sure your camera operates dependably, use the replacement batteries listed above.

For information on batteries, visit http://www.kodak.com/global/en/service/batteries/batteryUsage.jhtml

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Chapter 1

Extending Battery Life

!Limit the following activities that quickly deplete battery power:

–Reviewing your pictures on the camera screen (see page 35)

–Using Liveview (see page 18)

–Using Quickview (see page 19 and page 30).

–Excessive use of the flash

!Purchase an optional Kodak EasyShare camera dock 6000 (see page 63). The camera dock 6000 powers your camera, transfers pictures, and is also a battery charger for its included Kodak EasyShare Ni-MH rechargeable battery pack.

!Purchase an optional Kodak EasyShare printer dock 6000 (see page 62). The printer dock 6000 powers your camera, makes 4 x 6 prints with or without a computer, transfers pictures, and is also a battery charger for its included Kodak EasyShare Ni-MH rechargeable battery pack.

!Dirt on the battery contacts can affect battery life. Wipe the contacts with a clean, dry cloth before loading batteries in the camera.

!Battery performance is reduced at temperatures below 41° F (5° C). Carry spare batteries when using your camera in cold weather, and keep them warm. Do not discard cold batteries that do not work; when they return to room temperature, they may be usable.

Battery Safety and Handling

!Do not allow batteries to touch metal objects, including coins. Otherwise, a battery may short circuit, discharge energy, become hot, or leak.

!For rechargeable battery disposal information, visit the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation Web site at www.rbrc.com.

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2 Taking Pictures

The camera is ready to take pictures when you turn it on—even if you are in Review, Share, or Setup. (In Video mode, the camera captures video.) Before you take a picture, make sure the storage location is set the way you want it (see page 12).

Take a Picture

Mode dial

Ready Shutter light button

1Turn the Mode dial to Auto .

The camera screen displays the mode name and description.

2Use the viewfinder or camera screen to frame your subject. (Press the OK button to turn on Liveview. See page 18.)

IMPORTANT: Liveview significantly reduces battery life.

3Press the Shutter button to take the picture.

When the ready light blinks green, the picture is being saved; you can still take pictures. If the ready light is red, wait until it turns green.

See Changing Picture-Taking Options, page 22.

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Chapter 2

Liveview—Framing with the Camera Screen

When you turn on Liveview, the camera screen displays a live image of what the lens sees. Use the camera screen to frame your subject.

IMPORTANT: Liveview significantly reduces battery life.

1Turn the Mode dial to Auto .

2Press the OK button to turn on Liveview.

3 Frame your subject in the camera screen.

4 Press the Shutter button to take the picture.

5 To turn off Liveview, press the OK button.

OK

NOTE: If Picture Quality is set to Best (3:2) (see page 10), the Liveview image is displayed at a 3:2 aspect ratio, as shown, with a black bar at the top of the screen.

To change the Liveview setting so that it is on whenever the camera is on, see page 53.

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