Kodak EASYSHARE CX6200 User Manual

Kodak EasyShare

CX6200 digital camera

User’s Guide

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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

Front View

Product Overview

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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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Back View

Product Overview

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1 Camera screen

(LCD, liquid crystal display) 7 8
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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Ready light
Mode dial

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Side View

Product Overview

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1 Slot 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?

1 Go to www.kodak.com/go/cx6200support.
2 Navigate to the Manuals section.
3 Click View as PDF to open the User’s Guide.
4 On 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:

Tra nsfer— 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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Package Contents

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Chapter 1

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1 Camera 4 Kodak Max digital camera batteries

2 Custom dock insert (for camera

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.)

(2 AA, non-rechargeable)

5 USB cable

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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.

2 On the bottom of the camera, slide the

battery door and lift to open.

AA

CRV3
(optional)

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3 Insert the batteries, as shown.
4 Close 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,

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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.

Chapter 1

Attaching the Wrist Strap

1 Thread 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

1 Rotate the Mode dial to:

for Still capture mode

Ready

light

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.

2 To 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

(enter Liveview) or off.
Change the Liveview setting

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.

Press the OK button.

See Turning On Liveview, page 53.

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

OK

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

OK

Menu

to set the date and time at a later time.

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.

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

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
(also on Mode dial)

Video

Auto

Camera/Picture Status

Share Icons Quality Icons Protect

Print

Email
Favorite

Self Timer Storage/Picture location

Date
stamp

Flash* Battery power

Pictures

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remaining

Album Digital zoom

Best
Best (3:2)
Better
Good

Internal memory
Memory Card

Low

Exhausted

*For all flash icons, see page 21.

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Color
mode

Exposure
Compensation

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

1 Turn on the camera.
2 Press the Menu button.
3 Press to highlight the Image Storage icon , then press the OK

button.

4 Highlight 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.

5 Highlight Continue, then press the OK button.

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

6 Press 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
location

Press the Review button.

—Picture or video is stored on a card
—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)

* Included with the Kodak EasyShare camera dock 6000

and printer dock 6000

0500

165 - 205

165 - 205

100 - 140

ery Life (Approx. Number o

Batt

365 - 455

265 - 365

f Pictures)

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

1 Turn the Mode dial to Auto .

The camera screen displays the mode
name and description.

2 Use the viewfinder or camera screen to

frame your subject. (Press the OK button to
turn on Liveview. See page 18.)

Mode dial

Ready
light

Shutter
button

IMPORTANT: Liveview significantly

reduces battery life.

3 Press 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.

1 Turn the Mode dial to Auto .
2 Press 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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Chapter 2

Quickview—Reviewing the Picture Just Taken

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

Delete

ShareOK

! Review it: If you take no action, the picture

is saved.

! Share it: Press the Share button to tag the

picture for print, email, or as a Favorite
(see page 49).

! Delete it: Press the Delete button while the

picture and are displayed. Follow the
prompts to delete the picture.

To save battery power, you can turn off the
Quickview feature (see page 52).

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Chapter 2

Using the Digital Zoom

Use Digital Zoom to get up to 3X closer to your subject. You must turn on
Liveview to activate Digital Zoom.

IMPORTANT: You may notice a decrease in printed image quality

1 Press the OK button to turn on Liveview.
2 Press to activate the Digital Zoom.

The LCD displays the zoomed image, the zoom value, and the Digital
Zoom icon .

3 Use to decrease or increase the amount of Digital Zoom.

To turn off Digital Zoom, from the lowest setting, press .

4 Use the LCD to frame your subject. You must use Liveview to take the

picture because Digital Zoom is only displayed through the LCD and not the
viewfinder.

5 Press the Shutter button to take the picture.

NOTE: Digital Zoom is turned off when you press the OK button again, turn off

when using Digital Zoom.

the camera, or when the camera enters Auto power-off.

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Chapter 2

Using the Flash

Use the flash when you take pictures at night, indoors, or outdoors in heavy
shadows. You can only change the flash setting in Auto mode. Use the flash at
distances of 1.6-7.9 ft (0.5-2.4 m).

Setting the Flash Mode

Flash
setting

NOTE:

Flash/Status
button

! Off and Fill flash options revert to Auto when the camera is turned off.
! When the picture is taken in Auto and Fill modes, the camera flashes

twice, once to set the exposure and once to take the picture. When the
picture is taken in Red-eye mode, the camera flashes three times, once
to set the exposure, once to reduce red-eye, and once to take the
picture.

Press the button repeatedly to scroll
through the flash options.

The active flash icon is displayed in the
camera screen status area (page 9).

Auto Flash—flash fires when
the lighting conditions require
it. When the picture is taken,
the camera flashes twice, once
to set the exposure and once to
take the picture.

Off—flash never fires.

Fill—flash fires every time

you take a picture, regardless
of the lighting conditions.

Red-eye—flash fires so the
subject’s eyes become
accustomed to the flash, then
fires again when the picture is
taken.

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Chapter 2

Changing Picture-Taking Options

Use the Capture menus to change picture-taking options. If you are in Review,
Share, or Setup modes you must return to Capture mode before you can access
the Capture menus.

To Return to Capture From Another Mode

To return to Capture from:

! Review mode, press the Review button.
! Share mode, press the Share button.
! Setup mode (from Capture menu), press the Menu button.

To Access the Capture Menu

1 In Capture mode, press the Menu button.
2 Press the Menu button again to turn off the menu.

Capture Menus

Self Timer (page 23) Color Mode (page 26)
Image Storage (page 12) Set Album (Still) (page 27)
Exposure Compensation

(page 24)
Picture Quality (page 25) Setup Menu (page 51)

Date Stamp (page 28)

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Chapter 2

Putting Yourself in the Picture

The Self Timer creates a 10-second delay between the time you press the
Shutter button and the time the picture is taken.

1 In Auto mode , press the Menu button.
2 Press to highlight the Self Timer

icon , then press the OK button.

3 Highlight On, then press the OK button.
4 Press the Menu button to turn off the menu

screen.

The Self Timer icon appears in the
status area.

5 Place the camera on a flat surface or use a

tripod.

Shutter
button

Self Timer
light

6 Compose the scene.

Press the Shutter button, then move so that
you are in the scene.

The Self Timer light blinks slowly for 8
seconds (then quickly for 2 seconds)
before the picture is taken.

The Self Timer turns off after you take the
picture or turn off the camera.

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Chapter 2

Setting Exposure Compensation

Use Exposure Compensation to control how much light enters the camera. This
setting is useful for taking pictures in high-contrast scenes, or for retaking
pictures when you are not satisfied with the brightness.

Adjust the exposure by plus or minus 2 steps in 1/2-step increments.

1 In Auto mode , press the Menu button.
2 Press to highlight the Exposure Compensation icon , then

press the OK button.

3 Press to select the Exposure

Compensation setting.

! If pictures are too light, decrease the

value.

! If pictures are too dark, increase the

value.

4 Press the OK button to accept the change.
5 Press the Menu button to exit the menu.
6 Use the camera viewfinder or screen to

frame your subject.

7 Press the Shutter button to take the picture.

This setting remains until you turn off
the camera.

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Chapter 2

Setting Picture Quality

Use the Quality setting to select a picture resolution.

1 In Auto mode , press the Menu button.

2 Press to highlight the Picture

Quality icon , then press the OK button.

3 Highlight an option, then press the OK

button:
Best (2.0 MP)—for printing up

to 8 x 10 in.(20 x 25 cm); pictures are
highest resolution and largest file size.

appears in the status area.

Best (3:2) (1.8 MP)—for
printing up to 8 x 10 in. (20 x 25 cm); ideal
for printing to the Kodak EasyShare printer
dock 6000 and other printing solutions (see

page 62); optimal setting for 4 x 6 in. (10 x

15 cm) prints.

appears in the status area.

Better (1.0 MP)—for printing up
to 5 x 7 in. (12.7 x 17.8 cm); pictures are
medium resolution with smaller file size.

appears in the status area.

Good (0.5 MP)—for emailing,
Internet, or screen display; pictures are
lowest resolution and smallest file size.

appears in the status area.

4 Press the Menu button to exit the menu.

This setting remains until you change it.

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Chapter 2

Setting Color Mode

Use Color Mode to select Black and White, Color, or Sepia.

1 In Auto mode , press the Menu button.
2 Press to highlight the Color Mode icon , then press the OK

button.

3 Highlight an option, then press the OK

button:

Color (default)—for color pictures.
Black & White—for black and white

pictures.
Sepia—for pictures with a

reddish-brown, antique look.

4 Press the Menu button to exit the menu.

This setting remains until you turn off
the camera.

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Chapter 2

Pre-tagging for Album Names

Use the Set Album (Still) feature to pre-select album names before you take
pictures. Then, all the pictures you take are tagged with those album names.

First—On Your Computer

Use Kodak EasyShare software, V 3.0 or higher, to create album names on your
computer, then copy up to 32 album names to the camera’s internal memory.
See Kodak EasyShare software Help for details.

Second—On Your Camera

1 In Auto mode , press the Menu button.
2 Press to highlight the Set Album

(Still) icon , then press the OK button.

3 Highlight an album name, then press the OK

button. Repeat to add pictures to more than
one album.

Selected albums are noted with a check
mark.

4 To remove a selection, highlight an album

name and press the OK button. To remove
all album selections, select Clear All.

5 Highlight Exit, then press the OK button.

Your selections are saved. If you turn on
Liveview, your album selection is
displayed on the screen. A plus (+) after
the album name means more than one
album is selected.

6 Press the Menu button to exit the menu.

This setting remains until you change it.

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Chapter 2

Third—Transfer to Your Computer

When you transfer the tagged pictures to your computer, the Kodak EasyShare
software opens and categorizes your pictures in the appropriate album folder.
See the Kodak EasyShare software Help for details.

Placing the Date on Pictures

Use the Date Stamp setting to imprint the date on your pictures.

1 Make sure the camera clock is set to the correct date (page 8).
2 In Auto mode , press the Menu button.
3 Press to highlight the Date Stamp icon , then press the OK

button.

4 Highlight an option, then press the OK

button.

5 Press the Menu button to exit the menu.

The current date is printed in the bottom
right corner of new pictures. This setting
remains until you change it. The date
stamp becomes a permanent part of the
image.

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3 Taking Videos

Use Video mode to take videos and to customize video-taking settings.
Before you take a video, make sure your picture storage location is set the way
you want it (see page 12).

NOTE: Flash is not available in Video mode. Also, the Kodak EasyShare CX6200

digital camera cannot record audio.

Taking a Video

Self Timer/

Video light

Ready
light

4 To stop recording, press the Shutter button again.

Recording stops if storage is full. See page 95 for storage capacities.

NOTE: If you prefer, press the Shutter button and hold it for more than 2

seconds to begin recording. To stop recording, release the Shutter
button.

1 Turn the Mode dial to Video .

A live image, camera status, and the
recording time available appear on the
camera screen. (The maximum recording
time is 30 seconds).

2 Use the viewfinder or camera screen to

frame your subject.

3 To begin recording, press the Shutter button

and release within 2 seconds.

The Ready light blinks green, REC appears
on the camera screen, and the Self
Timer/Video light stays on.

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Quickview—Reviewing the Video Just Taken

After you take a video, the camera processes it, then displays the first frame of
the video for approximately 5 seconds. While the frame is displayed, you can:

! Play it: Press the OK button. Press the OK

button again to pause the video.

! Share it: Press the Share button to tag the

video for email or as a Favorite (see

page 50).

! Delete it: Press the Delete button while the

video and are displayed.

OK

You can turn off the Quickview feature (see page 52). When Quickview is
turned off, the video is not displayed on the camera screen after you take it.

Changing Optional Video Settings

In Video mode, press the Menu button to access optional video-taking
settings.

Self Timer (page 32)

Image Storage (page 12)

Set Album (Video) (page 31)

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Setup Menu (page 51)

Chapter 3

Pre-tagging for Album Names

Use the Set Album (Video) feature to pre-select album names before you take
videos. Then, all the videos you take are tagged with those album names.

First—On Your Computer

Use Kodak EasyShare software, V 3.0 or higher, to create album names on your
computer, then copy up to 32 album names to the camera’s internal memory.
See Kodak EasyShare software Help for details.

Second—On Your Camera

1 In Video mode , press the Menu button.
2 Press to highlight the Set Album (Video) icon , then press the

OK button.

3 Highlight an album name, then press the OK

button. Repeat to add videos to more than
one album.

The album name appears with the
picture. A plus (+) after the album name
means the picture was added to more
than one album.

4 To remove a selection, highlight an album name and press the OK button.

To remove all album selections, select Clear All.

5 Highlight Exit, then press the OK button.

Your selections are saved.

6 Press the Menu button to exit the menu.

This setting remains until you change it.

Third—Transfer to Your Computer

When you transfer the tagged videos to your computer, the Kodak EasyShare
software opens and categorizes your videos in the appropriate album folder.
See the Kodak EasyShare software Help for details.

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Putting Yourself in the Video

The Self Timer creates a 10-second delay between the time you press the
Shutter button and the time video recording begins.

1 In Video mode , press the Menu button.

2 Press to highlight the Self Timer

icon , then press the OK button.

The Self Timer icon appears in the
status area.

3 Highlight On, then press the OK button.

4 Highlight an option, then press the OK

button:
Maximum—records until you stop

recording or until storage is full. (The
maximum recording time is 30 seconds.)

Seconds—records for the specified time
or until storage is full.

NOTE: If the current storage location does not

have adequate space, some video length
options are not displayed. (See page 95
for storage capacities.)

5 Place the camera on a flat surface or use a

tripod.

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Self Timer/
Video light

Chapter 3

Compose the scene.

6

Press the Shutter button, then move so that
you are in the scene.

The Self Timer/Video light blinks slowly
for 8 seconds (then quickly for 2 seconds)
before the video begins recording. The
light stays on while recording.

The Self Timer turns off after you record
the video or turn off the camera.

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4 Reviewing Pictures and

Videos

Press the Review button to view and work with your pictures and videos. To
save battery power, place your camera in the optional Kodak EasyShare camera
dock 6000 or Kodak EasyShare printer dock 6000 to review pictures and
videos (see page 70).

Remember, press the Shutter button to take a picture anytime—even
in Review.

Viewing Single Pictures and Videos

1 Press the Review button.

The camera screen displays the last
picture or video taken.

Review

The icons displayed with each picture
indicate the applied features. See Camera

Screen Icons, page 10.

2 Press to scroll backward or forward

through pictures and videos. For fast
scrolling, press and hold .

3 Press the OK button to magnify a picture

(see page 38).

4 Press the Review button to exit Review.

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NOTE: If Picture Quality is set to Best (3:2) (see

page 10), the image is displayed at a 3:2

aspect ratio, as shown, with a black bar
at the top of the screen.

Viewing Multiple Pictures and Videos

1 Press the Review button.
2 Press .

NOTE: You can also press the Menu button,

highlight , then press the OK button.

Thumbnails of nine pictures and videos

Review

are displayed at once.

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 OK button to display a single view of the selected picture.

Playing a Video

1 Press the Review button.
2 Press to locate a video (or highlight

one in multiple view).

3 To play or pause a video, press the OK

button.

4 To rewind a video, press during playback.
5 To replay the video, press the OK button.

6 To go to the previous or next picture or video, press .

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Deleting Pictures and Videos

1 Press the Review button.
2 Press to locate a picture or video (or highlight one in multiple

view), then press the Delete button.

3 Press to highlight an option, then

press the OK button:
PICTURE or VIDEO—deletes the

displayed picture or video.

EXIT—exits the Delete screen.
ALL—deletes all pictures and videos from

your current storage location.

4 To delete other pictures and videos, press .
5 To exit delete, highlight EXIT then press the OK button; or just press the

Delete button again.

NOTE: You cannot delete protected pictures and videos in this manner. Remove

protection before deleting (page 39).

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Changing Optional Review Settings

In Review mode, press the Menu button to access optional review settings.

Magnify (pictures)(page 38) Slide Show (page 41)

Play (videos) (page 36)Copy (page 44)

Share (page 47) Video Date Display

Image Storage (page 12) Multi-up (page 36)

Protect (page 39) Picture/Video

Album (page 40)Setup Menu (page 51)

(page 45)

Information (page 45)

Magnifying Pictures

1 Press the Review button, then locate a picture.

2 To magnify at 2X, press the OK button. To

magnify at 4X, press the OK button again.

NOTE: You can also press the Menu button,

highlight , then press the OK button.

The picture is magnified. The
magnification value is displayed.

3 Press to see different parts of the picture.
4 Press the OK button again to redisplay the picture at the 1X (original) size.
5 Press to locate a different picture, or press the Review button to exit

Review mode.

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Protecting Pictures and Videos From Deletion

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

Protect icon

CAUTION:

Formatting internal memory or SD/MMC card deletes all
(including protected) pictures, videos, email addresses,
and album names.

3 Press to highlight Protect , then

press the OK button.

The picture or video is protected and
cannot be deleted. The Protect icon
appears with the protected picture or
video.

4 To remove protection, press the OK button

again.

5 Press the Menu button to exit the menu.

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Tagging Pictures/Videos for Albums

Use the Album feature in Review mode to tag the pictures and videos in your
camera with album names.

First—On Your Computer

Use Kodak EasyShare software, V 3.0 or higher, to create album names on your
computer, then copy up to 32 album names to the camera’s internal memory.
See Kodak EasyShare software Help for details.

Second—On Your Camera

1 Press the Review button.
2 Press to locate a picture, then press

the Menu button.

3 Press to highlight Album , then

press the OK button.

4 Highlight an album folder, then press the OK

button.

The album name appears with the picture. A plus (+) after the album
name means the picture was added to more than one album.

To add other pictures to the same album, press to scroll through the
pictures. When the picture you want is displayed, press the OK button.

To add the pictures to more than one album, repeat step 4 for each album.

5 To remove a selection, highlight an album name and press the OK button.

To remove all album selections, select Clear All.

6 Highlight Exit, then press the OK button.

Your selections are saved.

7 Press the Menu button to return to Review mode.

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Third—Transfer to Your Computer

When you transfer the tagged pictures and videos to your computer, the Kodak
EasyShare software opens and categorizes your pictures and videos in the
appropriate album folder. See Kodak EasyShare software Help for details.

Running a Slide Show

Use the Slide Show to display your pictures and videos on the camera screen.
To run a slide show on a television or on any external device, see page 43.

Starting the Slide Show

1 Press the Review button, then press the Menu button.
2 Press to highlight Slide Show , then press the OK button.

3 Highlight Begin Show, then press the OK

button.

Each picture and video is displayed once,
in the order in which you took them. Then
the camera returns to the Menu screen.

4 To cancel the Slide Show, press the OK

button.

Changing the Slide Show Display Interval

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

1 On the Slide Show menu, press to

highlight Interval, then press the OK button.

2 Select a display interval. To scroll through

the seconds quickly, press and hold .

3 Press the OK button.

The interval setting remains until you
change it.

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Running a Continuous Slide Show Loop

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

1 On the Slide Show menu, press to

FPO: highlight LOOP

highlight Loop, then press the OK button.

2 Highlight On, then press the OK button.

When you start a slide show, it repeats
until you cancel it by pressing the OK
button or until battery power is
exhausted. The Loop setting remains until
you change it.

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Displaying Pictures/Videos on a Television

You can display pictures and videos on a television, computer monitor, or any
device equipped with a video input using a Kodak EasyShare printer dock 6000
and an optional audio/video cable. Purchase these and other accessories at a
dealer of Kodak products. See www.kodak.com/go/cx6200accessories.

NOTE: Image quality on a television screen may not be as good as on a

computer monitor or when printed.
Make sure the Video Out setting (NTSC or PAL) is correct (page 53).

1 Connect the audio/video cable from the

printer dock video-out port to the television
video-in port (yellow). (The camera
captures video with no audio so it is not
necessary to connect the audio-in cable
jack. Refer to your television user’s guide
for details.)

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

2 Review pictures and videos on the television

screen.

NOTE: The slide show stops if you connect or disconnect the cable while the

slide show is running.

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Copying Pictures and Videos

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

Before you copy, make sure that:

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

are copying. See Choosing Internal Memory or SD/MMC Card, page 12.

Copy pictures or videos:

1 Press the Review button, then press the Menu button.
2 Press to highlight Copy , then press the OK button.

3 Highlight an option, then press the OK

button:
PICTURE or VIDEO—copies the current

picture or video.

EXIT—returns to the Review menu.
ALL—copies all pictures and videos from

your selected storage location to the other
location.

A progress bar monitors the copy process until complete. (For
information on picture numbering, see page 95.)

NOTE:

! Pictures and videos are copied, not moved. To remove pictures and videos

from the original location after they are copied, delete them (see page 37).

! Tags that you applied for print, email, and Favorites are not copied.

Protection settings are not copied. To apply protection to a picture or
video, see page 39.

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Displaying Video Date

To display the capture date and time (only during video playback on the
camera):

1 Press the Review button, then press the Menu button.
2 Press to highlight Video Date Display , then press the OK button.

3 Highlight an option, then press the OK

button.

4 Press the Menu button to exit the menu.

The capture date and time appear during
video playback on the camera. This
setting remains until you change it.

Viewing Picture/Video Information

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

2 Press to highlight Picture or Video

Info, then press the OK button.

Information about the picture or video is
displayed.

3 To view information on the next or previous

picture or video, press . Press the
Menu button to exit the menu.

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5 Sharing Pictures and Videos

The Share button lets you “tag” your pictures and videos. When they are
transferred to your computer, you can share:

Tagged Pictures Tagged Videos

! By print
! By email
! As Favorites, for easy organization on

your computer

When Can I Tag My Pictures and Videos?

Press the Share button to tag pictures and videos:

! Any time (the last picture taken and the Share menu are displayed).
! Just after you take them, during Quickview (see page 19 and page 30).
! After pressing the Review button (see page 35).

NOTE: Tags remain until removed. If a tagged picture or video is copied, the tag

is not copied.

! By email
! As Favorites

Print (page 48)

Email (page 49)

Favorite (page 50)

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Tagging Pictures for Printing

1 Press the Share button. Press to

locate a picture.

2 Press to highlight Print , then

press the OK button.*

3 Press to select the number of copies

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

The Print icon appears in the status

OK,

,

Share

4 Optional: You can apply a print quantity to other pictures. Press to

locate a picture. Keep the print quantity as is, or press to change it.
Repeat this step until the desired print quantity is applied to the pictures.

5 Press the OK button. Then press the Share button to exit the menu.

* To tag all pictures in the storage location, highlight Print All , press the
OK button, then indicate the number of copies as described above. Print All is
not available in Quickview.

To remove the print tagging for all pictures in the storage location, highlight
Cancel Prts , then press the OK button. You cannot cancel prints in
Quickview.

Printing Tagged Pictures

When you transfer the tagged pictures to your computer, the Kodak EasyShare
software print screen opens. For details, click the Help button in the Kodak
EasyShare software.

For more information on printing from your computer or card, see page 62.

area. The default quantity is one. (To
change the default, see page 52.)

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Tagging Pictures and Videos for Emailing

First—On Your Computer

Use Kodak EasyShare software to create an email address book on your
computer. Then, copy up to 32 email addresses to the camera’s internal
memory.

Second—Tag On Your Camera

1 Press the Share button. Press to

locate a picture.

2 Highlight Email , then press the OK

button.

3 Highlight an email address, then press the

OK button.

To tag other pictures with the same address, press to scroll through the
pictures. When the picture you want is displayed, press the OK button.

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

Selected addresses are checked.

4 To remove a selection, highlight a checked address, then press the OK

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

5 Highlight Exit, then press the OK button.

Your selections are saved. The email icon appears in the status
area.

6 Press the Share button to exit the menu.

Third—Transfer and Email

When you transfer the tagged pictures and videos to your computer, the Kodak
EasyShare software email screen opens and lets you send the pictures and
videos to the addresses you specified. For details, click the Help button in the
Kodak EasyShare software.

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Tagging Pictures and Videos as Favorites

1 Press the Share button. Press to

locate a picture.

2 Press to highlight Favorite , then

press the OK button.

The Favorite icon appears in the
status area.

3 To remove the tag, press the OK button

again.

4 Press the Share button to exit the menu.

Using Favorites On Your Computer

When you transfer Favorite pictures and videos to your computer, you can use
Kodak EasyShare software to retrieve, organize, and label them by subject,
date, event, or any category you choose. For details, click the Help button in
the Kodak EasyShare software.

Need Help?

Click the Help button in the Kodak EasyShare software for details on creating
address books, and printing, emailing, and organizing tagged pictures on your
computer.

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6 Customizing Your Camera

Settings

Use Setup to customize camera settings according to your preferences.

To Access Setup Mode/Menus

1 In any mode (including Review), press the Menu button.
2 Press to highlight Setup Menu , then press the OK button.

Setup Menus

Return to previous menu Video Out (page 53)

Default Print Quantity
(page 52)

Quickview (page 52)Format (page 55)

Liveview (page 53) About (page 55)

Date & Time Set (page 8)

Language (page 54)

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Changing the Default Print Quantity

The Default Print Quantity setting determines the value that is displayed on the
Share Print screen (page 47). The default value is 1.

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

3 Highlight the Default Print Quantity icon

, then press the OK button.

4 Press to select the new default

quantity, then press the OK button.

5 Press the Menu button to exit the menu.

This setting remains until you change it.

Turning Off Quickview

After you take a picture or video, Quickview displays it on the camera screen
for approximately 5 seconds (see page 19 and page 30). To save battery
power, turn off Quickview.

1 Press the Menu button.
2 Press to highlight Setup Menu , then press the OK button.
3 Highlight the Quickview icon , then press the OK button.

4 Highlight Off, then press the OK button.
5 Press the Menu button to exit the menu.

The picture is not displayed on the
camera screen after you take it. To see the
picture or video, press the Review button.
This setting remains until you change it.

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Turning On Liveview in Auto Mode

The Liveview feature lets you use the camera screen as a viewfinder (see

page 18). The default setting is Liveview Off. Press the OK button to turn it on.

IMPORTANT: Liveview significantly reduces battery life.
To change the Liveview default to On:

1 Press the Menu button.
2 Press to highlight Setup Menu , then press the OK button.
3 Highlight the Liveview icon , then press the OK button.

4 Highlight On, then press the OK button.

Liveview is now On by default. The
camera screen is on whenever the camera
is on (in Auto or Video mode). You can
still press the OK button to turn Liveview
off and on.

5 Press the Menu button to exit the menu.

This setting remains until you change it.

Setting Video Out

Video Out is a regional setting that lets you connect your camera to a television
or other external device using an optional Kodak EasyShare printer dock 6000
and an audio/video cable (see page 43).

1 Press the Menu button.
2 Press to highlight Setup Menu , then press the OK button.
3 Highlight the Video Out icon , then press the OK button.

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Highlight an option, then press the OK

4

button:
NTSC (default)—used in most countries

except those in Europe and China. North
America and Japan use NTSC.

PAL—used in Europe and China.

5 Press the Menu button to exit the menu.

This setting remains until you change it.

Selecting a Language

You can display menus and screen messages in different languages.

1 Press the Menu button.
2 Press to highlight Setup Menu , then press the OK button.
3 Highlight the Language icon , then press the OK button.

4 Highlight an option, then press the OK

button.

5 Press the Menu button to exit the menu.

Text is displayed in the selected language.
This setting remains until you change it.

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Formatting Internal Memory or SD/MMC Card

CAUTION:

Formatting erases all pictures and videos, including those
that are protected. Removing a card during formatting may
damage the card.

1 Press the Menu button.
2 Press to highlight Setup Menu , then press the OK button.
3 Highlight Format , then press the OK button.

4 Highlight an option, then press the OK

button:
MEMORY CARD—deletes everything on

the card; formats the card.

CANCEL—exits without making a change.
INTERNAL MEMORY—deletes everything

in internal memory including email
addresses and album names; formats the
internal memory.

5 Highlight Continue Format, then press the OK button.

When the formatting is complete, the Setup menu appears.

Viewing Camera Information

1 Press the Menu button.
2 Press to highlight Setup Menu , then press the OK button.
3 Highlight About , then press the OK button.

The camera model and the current firmware version appear.

4 Press the Menu button to exit the menu.

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7 Installing the Software

NOTE: To install software on computers running Windows 2000, Windows XP

Pro operating systems, or Mac OS X, you need administrator privileges.
See your computer user’s guide.

Windows System Requirements

! Personal computer running Windows 98, 98SE, ME, 2000, or XP

operating systems

! 233 MHz processor or greater (300 MHz recommended for Windows

2000 and XP operating systems)

! 64 MB of available RAM (128 MB recommended)
! 100 MB of available hard disk space
! CD-ROM drive
! Built-in USB port
! Color monitor with a minimum resolution of 800 x 600 pixels; High Color

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

! Internet access for online printing and emailing

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Mac OS X System Requirements

! Macintosh computer with a G3 or G4 processor
! Mac OS 10.1.2, minimum
! 128 MB of available RAM
! 200 MB of available hard disk space
! CD-ROM drive
! Built-in USB port
! Color monitor with a minimum resolution of 800 x 600 pixels; thousands

or millions of colors recommended

! Internet access for online printing and emailing

Mac OS 8.6 and 9.x System Requirements

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

or millions of colors recommended

! Internet access for online printing and emailing

NOTE: Mac OS 8.6 and 9.x do not support the Share button functions.

Mac OS X is recommended for full functionality.

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Install the Software

For information on the software applications included on the Kodak EasyShare
software CD, click the Help button in the Kodak EasyShare software.

CAUTION:

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

1 Before you begin, close all software

applications that are open on your
computer (including anti-virus software).

2 Place the Kodak EasyShare software CD into

the CD-ROM drive.

3 Load the software:

Windows OS-based computer—if the
install window does not appear, choose Run
from the Start menu and type d:\setup.exe
where d is the drive letter that contains the
CD.

Mac OS 8.6 or 9.x—on the install
window, click Continue.

Mac 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.

4

! Windows OS-based computers—select Complete to automatically

install the most commonly used applications. Select Custom to choose
the applications you wish to install.

! Mac OS 8.6 or 9.x—select Easy to automatically install the most

commonly used applications.

! Mac OS X—follow the on-screen instructions.

NOTE: When prompted, take a few minutes to electronically register your

camera and software. This lets you receive information regarding
software updates and registers some of the products included with the
camera. You must be connected to your Internet service provider to
register electronically.

To register later, see www.kodak.com/go/register.

5 If prompted, restart the computer. If you turned off anti-virus software,

turn it back on. See the anti-virus software manual for details.

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8 Connecting Camera to

Computer

CAUTION:

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

You can transfer pictures and videos from the camera to the computer using:

! The (included) USB cable.
! The (optional) Kodak EasyShare camera dock 6000. See page 65 for

connecting with the camera dock.

! The (optional) Kodak EasyShare printer dock 6000. Purchase these and

other accessories at a dealer of Kodak products. See

www.kodak.com/go/cx6200accessories.

Transferring Pictures With the USB Cable

1 Turn off the camera.
2 Plug the labeled end of the USB cable

into the labeled USB port on your computer.
See your computer user’s guide for details.

3 Plug the other end of the USB cable into the

labeled USB port on the camera.

4 Turn on the camera.

NOTE: Kodak EasyShare software opens on your computer. The software

prompts you through the transfer process.

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NOTE: Go to www.kodak.com/go/howto for an online tutorial on connecting.

You can also use a Kodak multi-card reader or Kodak SD multimedia
card reader-writer to transfer your pictures.

Printing Pictures From Your Computer

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

Ordering Prints Online

Kodak EasyShare print service (provided by Ofoto at www.ofoto.com) is one of
the many online print services offered in the Kodak EasyShare software. You
can easily:

! Upload your pictures.
! Edit, enhance, and add borders to your pictures.
! Store pictures, and share them with family and friends.
! Order high-quality prints, photo greeting cards, frames, and albums—and

have them delivered to your door.

Printing From an Optional SD/MMC Card

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

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

! Make prints at an SD/MMC-capable Kodak picture maker. (Contact a

location prior to visiting. See www.kodak.com/go/picturemaker.)

! Take the card to your local photo retailer for professional printing.

Print With or Without a Computer

Dock your camera to the Kodak EasyShare printer dock 6000 and print
directly—without using a computer. Purchase this and other accessories at a
dealer of Kodak products. See www.kodak.com/go/cx6200accessories.

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9 Using the Camera Dock

6000

The Kodak EasyShare camera dock 6000:

! Makes it easy to transfer pictures and videos to the computer.
! Charges the included Kodak EasyShare Ni-MH rechargeable battery pack.

(Install the battery pack in the camera for charging.)

! Supplies power to the camera.

You can purchase a camera dock at a dealer of Kodak products. See

www.kodak.com/go/cx6200accessories.

Camera Dock 6000 Package Contents

2

3

CAUTION:

Do not use the AC power adapter, 5-volt to power your
camera without the dock. It is not compatible with your
camera alone.

1 Camera dock 6000 (with universal insert

installed)

2 AC power adapter, 5-volt

Your AC adapter may differ from the one
pictured.

3 Kodak EasyShare Ni-MH rechargeable

1

battery pack

4 Quick Start Guide (not shown)

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Installing the Custom Camera Insert

A universal insert is pre-installed in the camera dock. It allows all Kodak
EasyShare CX/DX6000 series and LS600 series cameras to use the camera
dock.

A custom insert is included with your camera. It provides a perfect fit for
your Kodak EasyShare CX6200 digital camera.

Remove the Universal Insert

1 Place your thumbs in the indents in the

front of the universal insert; press in and
lift.

2 Lift the insert at the side edge and remove

the insert from the dock.

3 Save the universal insert as a spare.

Install the Custom Insert

Cutout

Connector

1 Position the custom insert so the cutout

lines up with the connector on the camera
dock.

2 Fit the insert into the groove in the dock and

snap it into place.
You can purchase a custom insert for your

camera at dealer of Kodak products. See

www.kodak.com/go/cx6200accessories.

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Connecting the Camera Dock 6000

After the Kodak EasyShare software is loaded (see page 57), connect the
camera dock to your computer and to a power outlet. You need:

! The USB cable included with your camera
! The AC adapter, 5-volt included with the camera dock

IMPORTANT: Make sure your camera is NOT in the camera dock

IMPORTANT: Use only the AC adapter, 5-volt included with the

Leave the camera dock connected so it’s always ready to transfer pictures and
videos.

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

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 differ from the one
pictured or may have additional plugs.
Use the plug that accommodates your
type of power outlet.

camera dock 6000. Other adapters may cause damage
to your camera, camera dock, or AC adapter.

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Chapter 9

Installing the Rechargeable Battery

You received non-rechargeable batteries with your camera. To take full
advantage of your camera dock 6000, replace the batteries with the Kodak
EasyShare Ni-MH rechargeable battery pack that is packaged with the camera
dock.

1 Open the battery door on the bottom of the

camera.

2 Install the Ni-MH rechargeable 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.

IMPORTANT: The battery pack is not charged when you receive it. See

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page 68 for charging instructions.

Chapter 9

Docking the Camera

To charge the battery or to transfer pictures and videos from the camera to the
computer:

Alignment
pins

Connector

Charging

Transfer
light

NOTE: If the Kodak EasyShare Ni-MH rechargeable battery pack requires

charging, charging begins (see page 68).

1 Flip down the camera dock foot.

The camera dock now sits at the proper
angle for viewing the camera screen.

2 Turn off the camera.

Foot

3 Match the connector and alignment pins on

the camera dock to the camera. Push down
until the camera is securely seated.

The Transfer light glows green when
the camera is seated.

If a rechargeable battery is in the camera,
the first battery charging light glows
green.

lights

The camera is now powered by the
camera dock instead of the camera
batteries.

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Charging the Battery

1 Make sure the Kodak EasyShare Ni-MH

rechargeable battery pack is installed in the
camera (see page 66).

Charging
lights

If the battery requires charging, charging begins after a brief battery check.

! Full charging takes about 2.5 hours.
! 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 97).

! Charging is suspended during picture transfer.

Charging Lights Status

Charging Lights Cause

Green lights

Red light
(blinking)

No lights Camera is not properly seated in the camera dock.

2 Turn off the camera and place it in the

camera dock (see page 67).

Camera is properly docked. Battery is either being
checked or is less than half charged.

Battery is more than half charged.
Battery is fully charged.

Battery is not properly installed (see page 66).
Battery or connector pin is damaged.
Camera and battery have been exposed to extreme

temperatures. Slowly return to room temperature.

AC adapter is not connected.
Rechargeable battery is not installed (see page 66).

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Transferring Pictures With the Dock

After the Kodak EasyShare software is loaded on your computer (see page 57),
you can transfer pictures and videos from your camera to your computer.

1 Turn off the camera and place it in the

camera dock.

2 Push the Transfer button.

The Transfer light blinks green while the
pictures and videos are transferring.

Transfer
button

Transfer
light

NOTE: After transferring, the camera dock resumes charging as necessary.

Transfer Light Status

Light Cause

Steady The camera is properly seated in the camera dock. The camera

Blinking Pictures are being transferred to the computer.
Off The camera is not seated in the camera dock (page 67).

dock is connected to AC power and to a computer via the USB
cable.

The camera dock is not plugged into AC power (page 65).
The USB cable is not connected (page 65).

Messages about the transfer status appear
on the camera screen. Kodak EasyShare
software automatically opens on your
computer.

Need Help Using the Software?

For details on transferring, organizing, printing, emailing, and editing your
pictures, click the Help button in the Kodak EasyShare software screens.

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Reviewing Pictures and Videos

When the camera is in the dock, the camera is powered by the dock, not the
camera batteries. Save battery power by using the dock to review pictures and
videos on the camera screen.

1 Turn on the camera and place it in the

Review

button

camera dock.

2 Press the Review button to display the last

picture or video taken. See page 35 for
details.

You can perform any camera function with
the camera in the dock (ex., run a slide
show, check or change settings).

Camera Dock 6000 Specifications

Specifications—Kodak EasyShare camera dock 6000

Communication
with computer

Dimensions
(without insert)

Transfer light (page 69) Indicates connection/transfer
Charging lights (page 68) Indicate charging status and error

Input voltage 5 ±0.25 V DC
Power DC input AC adapter (included with camera

USB Cable (included with Kodak EasyShare

Width
Depth
Height
Weight

cameras)

6.1 in. (155 mm)

3.7 in. (94.5 mm)

1.2 in.(31 mm)

6.0 oz (170 g)

conditions

dock)

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Troubleshooting—Camera Dock 6000

Problem Cause Solution

Pictures are not
transferred to
the computer

AC adapter or USB
cable is not securely
connected.

Software is not
installed.

Too many applications
running on computer.

Camera was removed
from the camera dock
during picture transfer.

Transfer button was not
pressed.

Check the connections (page 65).

Install the software (page 57).

Close all software applications
and try again.

Replace the camera on the
camera dock and press the
Transfer button.

Press the Transfer button.

Earlier Cameras and Docks

Your Kodak EasyShare camera dock 6000 requires a Kodak EasyShare
CX/DX6000 or LS600 series digital camera.

Earlier camera models (Kodak EasyShare 4000 series and previous) require
the original Kodak EasyShare camera dock or camera dock II.

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10Troubleshooting

When you have questions about your camera or camera dock 6000, start here.
Additional technical information is available in the ReadMe file located on the
Kodak EasyShare software CD. For updates to Troubleshooting information, see

www.kodak.com/go/cx6200support.

Camera Problems

Problem Cause Solution

Camera does not
turn on.

Camera does not
turn off.

Pictures
remaining
number does not
decrease after
taking a picture.

Battery is not properly
installed.

Battery is not charged. Recharge the battery (page 68).
A non-approved battery

may be in the camera.

The picture does not
take up enough space to
decrease the number.

You did not take a
picture.

Reinstall the battery (page 4).

Use the battery that came with
your camera, or an approved
replacement battery (page 14).

The camera is operating
normally. Continue taking
pictures.

Use Review (page 35) or
Quickview (page 19) to make
sure a picture was taken.

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Problem Cause Solution

Shutter button
does not work.

Part of the picture
is missing.

(Also see Stored
pictures are
corrupted.)

Stored pictures
are corrupted.

Camera is not turned
on.

The camera is
processing a picture;
the ready light (near the
viewfinder) is blinking
red.

The card or internal
memory is full.

The Shutter button was
not pressed.

Something was
blocking the lens when
the picture was taken.

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

The card was removed
or the battery expired
while the ready light
was blinking.

Turn on the camera
(page 6).

Wait until the ready light stops
blinking red before attempting
to take another picture.

Transfer pictures to the
computer (page 61), delete
pictures from the camera
(page 37), switch storage
locations (page 12), or insert a
card with available memory
(page 11).

For best pictures, see page 17.

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

Leave space around subject
when centering picture in
viewfinder or camera screen.

Retake picture. Do not remove
card while the ready light is
blinking. Keep battery charged.

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Problem Cause Solution

In Review mode,
you do not see a
picture (or the
expected picture)
on the camera
screen.

Picture is too
dark.

Picture is too
light.

The camera may not be
accessing the correct
storage location.

Flash is not on. Turn on the flash (page 21).
The subject is too far

away for the flash to
have an effect.

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

Not enough light. Increase Exposure

The flash is not needed. Change to Auto flash or Flash Off

The subject was too
close for flash.

Too much light. Decrease Exposure

Check the picture storage
location setting (page 12).

Move so there is no more than

7.9 ft (2.4 m) between the
camera and the subject.

Use Fill flash (page 21) or
change your position so light is
not behind the subject.

Compensation (page 24).

(page 21).
Move so there is at least 1.6 ft

(0.5 m) between camera and
subject.

Compensation (page 24).

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Problem Cause Solution

In Review mode, a
blue screen is
displayed instead
of a picture.

Picture is not
clear.

Slide show does
not run on
external video
device.

Camera freezes
up when a card is
inserted or
removed.

The picture has no
thumbnail or an
unrecognized
thumbnail.

The lens is dirty. Clean the lens (page 94).
Subject too close when

taking picture.

Subject or the camera
moved while the picture
was taken.

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

Video Out setting is
incorrect.

External device is set
incorrectly.

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

Transfer the picture to the
computer (page 61), or delete
the picture (page 37).

Move so there is at least 19.7 in.
(50 cm) between the camera
and the subject.

Place the camera on a flat, steady
surface or use a tripod.

Move so there is no more than

7.9 ft (2.4 m) between the
camera and the subject.

Adjust the camera Video Out
setting (NTSC or PAL,

page 53).

See the external device’s user’s
guide.

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

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Camera/Computer Communications

Problem Cause Solution

The computer
cannot
communicate
with the
camera.

(For
communication
problems with
a camera dock
6000, see

page 65.)

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

Camera power is off. Turn on the camera (page 6).
Battery is not charged. Recharge the battery (page 68).
Some Advanced Power

Management utilities on
laptops turn off ports to
save battery life.

USB cable is not
securely connected.

Software is not installed. Install the software

Software is installed
incorrectly.

Too many applications
are running on the
computer.

The Battery Monitor or
similar software runs
constantly.

See this file on the EasyShare
software CD: USB.html Or, go to:

www.kodak.com/go/
camerasupport

See the Power Management section
of the laptop user’s guide to disable
this feature.

Connect cable to camera and
computer port (page 61).

(page 57).
Disconnect the USB cable. Close all

open applications. Uninstall, then
re-install the software (page 57).
To uninstall, go to Start/Settings/
Control Panel/Add/Remove
Programs.

Disconnect camera from the
computer. Close all software
applications, reconnect camera.

Close that software before starting
the Kodak software.

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Problem Cause Solution

Cannot transfer
pictures.

(The Add New
Hardware
Wizard cannot
locate drivers.)

Software is not installed. Disconnect USB cable. (If using

Software is installed
incorrectly.

camera dock, disconnect cable and
remove camera from dock). Install
EasyShare software (page 57).

Disconnect the USB cable. Close all
open applications. Uninstall, then
re-install the software (page 57).
To uninstall, go to Start/Settings/
Control Panel/Add/Remove
Programs.

SD/MMC Cards and Internal Memory

Problem Cause Solution

The camera
does not
recognize
SD/MMC card.

Camera freezes
up when a card
is inserted or
removed.

The card may not be
SD/MMC certified.

The card may be
corrupt.

Card is not properly
inserted in camera.

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

Purchase a certified SD/MMC card.

Reformat the card (page 55).
Caution: Formatting erases all

pictures and videos, including
protected files.

Insert a card into the slot, then push
to seat (page 11).

Turn the camera off, then back on.
Make sure the camera is off when

inserting or removing a card.

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Problem Cause Solution

Memory card
full

Storage is full. Transfer pictures and videos to the

The maximum
number of files or
folders is reached (or
other directory
concern).

computer, then delete them from
the camera.

Transfer pictures and videos to the
computer, then format the card or
internal memory (page 55).

Caution: Formatting a card erases
all pictures and videos, including
protected files. (Formatting internal
memory also erases email
addresses and album names. To
restore addresses and albums, see
Kodak EasyShare software Help.)

Camera Screen 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)

in the current storage
location.

The card is corrupted
or formatted for
another digital camera.

Change picture storage
location setting (page 12).

Insert a new card or format
the card (page 55).

Caution: Formatting erases
all pictures and videos,
including protected files.

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Message Cause Solution

Internal memory
requires formatting

Internal memory
cannot be read (Please
format internal
memory)

Remove USB cable in
camera

Restart computer if
needed

No memory card (Files
not copied)

Not enough space to
copy files (Files not
copied)

Read-only memory
card, change to
internal memory to
capture

The camera internal
memory is corrupted.

USB cable is connected
to camera.

There is no card in the
camera. 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.

Format the internal
memory (page 55).

Caution: Formatting erases
all pictures and videos,
including protected files.
(Formatting internal
memory also erases email
addresses and album
names. To restore them,
see Kodak EasyShare
software Help.)

Unplug the USB cable from
the camera.

Insert a card (page 11).

Delete pictures from the
location you are copying to
(page 37), or insert a new
card.

To take a picture, insert a
new card or change storage
location to internal
memory (page 12).

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Message Cause Solution

Memory card is
protected (Reset
switch on memory
card)

Memory card is locked
(Insert new memory
card)

Memory card is
unusable (Insert new
memory card)

Recording stopped.
Record in internal
memory (Card speed is
slow)

Memory card is full
(Cannot save album
tagging)

Internal memory is full
(Cannot save album
tagging)

Memory card is full
(Cannot save share
tagging)

Internal memory is full
(Cannot save share
tagging)

Switch on card is in
write-protect position.

The card is
write-protected.

The card is slow,
corrupted, or
unreadable.

Card cannot be used to
take videos.

There is no space
remaining.

Reset the switch as shown
on camera screen.

To take a picture, insert a
new card or change storage
location to internal
memory (page 12).

Insert a new card
(page 11).

Change storage location to
internal memory
(page 12). Use this card to
take pictures only.

Insert a new card
(page 11), transfer
pictures (page 61), or
delete pictures (page 37).

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Message Cause Solution

Date and time have
been reset

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

Memory card is full There is no more space

Internal memory card
is full

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

The internal
temperature of the
camera is too high for
the camera to operate.
The viewfinder light
glows red and the
camera turns off.

on the card in the
camera.

There is no more space
in the camera’s internal
memory.

Reset the clock (page 8).

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

If the message reappears,
contact Customer Support
(page 87).

Transfer pictures to the
computer (page 61),
delete pictures from the
card (page 37), insert a
new card, or change
storage location to internal
memory (page 12).

Transfer pictures to the
computer (page 61),
delete pictures from the
internal memory (page 37)
or change storage location
to Auto (page 12) and
insert card (page 11).

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Message Cause Solution

Unrecognized file
format

No address book on
camera (Connect with
computer to import
address book)

No album names on
camera (Connect with
computer to import
album names)

Camera error #XXXX.
See user’s guide.

The camera cannot
read the picture format.

Address book has not
been copied to the
camera from the
computer.

Album names have not
been copied to the
camera from the
computer.

An error is detected. Turn the Mode dial off,

Transfer the unreadable
picture to the computer
(page 61), or delete the
picture (page 37).

Create and copy address
book from computer. See
EasyShare software Help.

Create and copy album
names from computer. See
EasyShare software Help.

then back on. If the
message reappears,
contact Customer Support
(page 87).

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Camera Ready Light Status

Ready light

Status Cause Solution

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

Ready light glows
steady green.

Ready light blinks
green.

Ready light blinks
amber.

Camera is not turned
on.

Battery is exhausted. Recharge the battery

Mode dial was on
when battery was
reloaded.

Camera is on; ready
to take a picture or
video.

Picture is being
processed and saved
to the camera.

Camera is initializing.
Flash is not charged. Wait. Resume picture taking

Turn on the camera
(page 6).

(page 68) or install a new
one (page 4).

Turn Mode dial off, then
back on.

Camera is operating
normally.

Camera is operating
normally.

when the light stops blinking
and turns green.

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Status Cause Solution

Ready light blinks red. Battery is low or

Ready light glows
steady red.

exhausted.

Camera’s internal
memory or card is
full.

Camera processing
memory is full.

Card is read-only. Change storage location to

Recharge the battery
(page 68) or install a new
one (page 4).

Transfer pictures to the
computer (page 61), delete
pictures from the camera
(page 37), switch storage
locations (page 12), or
insert a card with available
memory (page 11).

Wait. Resume picture taking
when the light turns green.

internal memory (page 12),
or use a different card.

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11 Getting Help

Helpful Web Links

Help with your camera www.kodak.com/go/cx6200support
Help with Windows operating

system and working with digital
pictures

Download the latest camera
software and firmware

Optimize your printer for truer,
more vibrant colors

Get support for cameras, software,
accessories, more

Purchase camera accessories www.kodak.com/go/6200accessories
Register your camera www.kodak.com/go/register
View online tutorials www.kodak.com/go/howto

Help in this Manual

See Troubleshooting, page 73 for help with problems you may have with your
camera, camera/computer connections, or SD/MMC cards. See page 71 for
help with the EasyShare camera dock 6000.

Software Help

Click the Help button in the Kodak EasyShare software.

www.kodak.com/go/pcbasics

www.kodak.com/go/cx6200downloads

www.kodak.com/go/onetouch

www.kodak.com/go/support

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Telephone Customer Support

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

Before You Call

! Have the camera or camera dock connected to your computer.
! Be at your computer.
! Have the following information available:

Operating system __________________________________________
Processor speed (MHz)_____________________________________
Computer model __________________________________________
Amount of memory (MB) ____________________________________
Exact error message you received_______________________________
Version of Kodak EasyShare software CD________________________
Camera serial number______________________________________

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