Kodak EasyShare CX7220 Zoom User Guide
Kodak EasyShare
CX7220 zoom 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, 2004
All screen images are simulated.
Kodak and EasyShare are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company.
P/N 6B8947
Front/top/side view
Product features
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1 Grip 6 Mode dial/Power
2 Wrist strap post 7 Flash unit
3 Microphone 8 Viewfinder lens
4 Self Timer/Video light 9 Lens
5 Shutter button
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Product features
Back/side view
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1 Camera screen
(LCD: liquid crystal display)
2 Share button 9 Flash/Status button
3 Controller buttons (4) 10 Zoom button (Wide angle/Telephoto)
4 OK button 11 Grip
5DC-In (3V) ,
for optional AC adapter
6 Delete button
7 8Viewfinder
1213Menu button
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Ready light
Review button
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Side view
1 Slot for optional SD/MMC card
2 USB (Universal Serial Bus) port
Bottom view
Product features
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1 Battery door 3 Dock connector
2 Tripod socket/locator for dock 4 Locator for dock
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Table of contents 1
1 Getting started ...........................................................................1
Package contents.............................................................................. 1
Installing the software first................................................................ 1
Loading the batteries ........................................................................ 2
Important battery information ........................................................... 3
Turning the camera on and off .......................................................... 4
Selecting a language......................................................................... 5
Setting the date and time.................................................................. 5
Checking camera and picture status .................................................. 6
Storing pictures and videos on an SD/MMC card................................ 7
2 Taking pictures and videos ......................................................... 8
Taking a picture ................................................................................ 8
Taking a video .................................................................................. 8
Capture modes ................................................................................. 9
Using the camera screen as a viewfinder ......................................... 10
Reviewing the picture or video just taken......................................... 10
Using optical zoom ......................................................................... 11
Using digital zoom .......................................................................... 11
Using the flash................................................................................ 12
Changing picture-taking settings..................................................... 14
Putting yourself in the picture or video............................................. 16
Pre-tagging for album names .......................................................... 17
Customizing your camera ................................................................ 18
3 Reviewing pictures and videos ................................................. 20
Viewing single pictures and videos .................................................. 20
Viewing multiple pictures and videos............................................... 20
Playing a video................................................................................ 21
Deleting pictures and videos............................................................ 21
Changing optional review settings................................................... 22
Magnifying pictures......................................................................... 22
Protecting pictures and videos from deletion.................................... 23
Tagging pictures and videos for albums........................................... 23
Running a slide show...................................................................... 24
Displaying pictures and videos on a television.................................. 25
Copying pictures and videos............................................................ 25
Viewing picture and video information............................................. 26
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4 Installing the software .............................................................27
Minimum system requirements........................................................ 27
Install the software ......................................................................... 28
5 Sharing pictures and videos .....................................................29
Tagging pictures for printing............................................................ 29
Tagging pictures and videos for emailing......................................... 30
Tagging pictures and videos as favorites.......................................... 31
Need help? ..................................................................................... 31
6 Transferring and printing pictures ............................................ 32
Transferring pictures and videos with the USB cable......................... 32
Printing pictures from your computer............................................... 32
Ordering prints online ..................................................................... 33
Printing from an optional SD/MMC card .......................................... 33
Printing without a computer............................................................ 33
7 Troubleshooting ....................................................................... 34
Camera problems............................................................................ 34
Computer/connectivity problems...................................................... 35
Picture quality problems.................................................................. 36
Camera screen messages ................................................................ 36
Camera ready light status................................................................ 39
8 Getting help ............................................................................. 40
Helpful Web links............................................................................ 40
Software help.................................................................................. 40
Telephone customer support ........................................................... 40
9 Appendix ..................................................................................42
Camera specifications ..................................................................... 42
Tips, safety, maintenance................................................................ 44
Image storage capacities................................................................. 45
Power-saving features..................................................................... 46
Upgrading your software and firmware............................................ 47
Regulatory compliance .................................................................... 47
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1 Getting started
Package contents
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1 Camera and wrist strap 3 USB cable
2 Custom dock insert (for Kodak
EasyShare camera dock or printer dock)
Not shown: User’s Guide (may be provided on CD), Start Here! guide, Kodak
EasyShare software CD. Contents may change without notice.
4 2-AA non-rechargeable starter
batteries
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Installing the software first
IMPORTANT:
Install the software from the Kodak EasyShare software CD before
connecting the camera (or dock) to the computer. Otherwise, the
software may load incorrectly. See Installing the software, page 27
or the Start Here! guide.
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Getting started
Loading the batteries
Two AA non-rechargeable starter batteries are included with your camera.
1 Make sure the Mode dial is set to Off (see
page 4).
2 On the bottom of the camera, slide the battery
door and lift to open.
AA
Ni-MH rechargeable
battery pack (optional)
CRV3
(optional)
3 Insert the AA batteries, as shown.
4 Close the battery door.
If you purchased an optional Kodak EasyShare
Ni-MH rechargeable battery pack (also
included with the Kodak EasyShare camera
dock or printer dock), insert it as shown.
If you purchased an optional Kodak CRV3
lithium battery (non-rechargeable), insert it as
shown.
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Important battery information
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.
Kodak battery replacement types/battery life
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)
AA (2) non-rechargeable
Kodak digital starter batteries
(included with camera)
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Battery Life (Approx. number o
* Included with the Kodak EasyShare camera dock and printer dock
200 - 300
200 - 300
150 - 250
250 - 350
350 - 500
500
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.
Extending battery life
■ Limit the following activities that quickly deplete battery power:
– Reviewing your pictures on the camera screen (see page 20)
– Excessive use of the flash
– Using the camera screen as a viewfinder (see page 10)
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Getting started
■ Visit www.kodak.com/go/cx7220accessories for:
Kodak EasyShare camera dock—powers your camera, transfers pictures to
your computer, and charges the included Kodak EasyShare Ni-MH
rechargeable battery pack.
Kodak EasyShare printer dock—powers your camera, makes 4 x 6 in. (10 x
15 cm) prints with or without a computer, transfers pictures, and charges
the included Kodak EasyShare Ni-MH rechargeable battery pack.
Kodak 3-volt AC adapter—powers your camera.
CAUTION:
Do not use a 5-volt AC adapter (included with the Kodak
EasyShare camera dock and printer dock) to power your
camera.
■ Dirt on the battery contacts can affect battery life. Wipe the contacts with a
clean, dry cloth before loading batteries in the camera.
■ Battery performance is reduced at temperatures below 41° F (5° C). When
using your camera in cold weather, carry spare batteries and keep them
warm. Do not discard cold batteries that do not work; when they return to
room temperature, they may be usable.
For more information on batteries, visit
www.kodak.com/global/en/service/batteries/batteryUsage.jhtml.
Turning the camera on and off
■ Turn the Mode dial from Off to any other
position.
The ready light blinks green while the camera
performs a self-check, then glows green when
the camera is ready.
Ready light
■ To turn off the camera, turn the Mode dial to
Off.
The camera completes operations that are in
process.
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Getting started
Changing the display
If you want to Then do this
Turn the camera screen on or off. Press the OK button.
Change the camera screen setting so that it is on
whenever the camera is on.
Show/Hide the status icons when the camera screen is off. Press .
See Liveview, page 18.
Selecting a language
Selecting a language, first time
The Language screen appears the first time you turn on the camera.
■ Press to highlight a language, then press the OK button.
The Set Date & Time screen is displayed in the language you selected (see
Setting the date and time, first time).
Selecting a language, anytime
1 In any mode, press the Menu button.
2 Press to highlight Setup Menu , then press the OK button.
3 Highlight Language , then press the OK button.
4 Highlight a language, then press the OK button.
5 Press the Menu button to exit.
The text is displayed in the selected language.
Setting the date and time
Setting the date and time, first time
The
Date & Time have been reset
the first time you turn on the camera. It may also appear if the batteries are
removed for an extended time.
1 SET DATE & TIME is highlighted. Press the OK button.
(Select CANCEL to set the date and time at a later time.)
2 Go to Step 4 below, Setting the date and time, anytime.
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message appears after the Language screen
Getting started
Setting the date and time, anytime
1 In any mode, press the Menu button.
2 Press to highlight Setup Menu , then press the OK button.
3 Highlight Date & Time , then press the OK button.
4 Press to adjust the date and time. Press to advance to the
next setting.
5 When finished, press the OK button.
6 Press the Menu button to exit.
NOTE: Depending on your computer operating system, Kodak EasyShare software may update the
camera clock when you connect the camera. See the EasyShare software Help for details.
Checking camera and picture status
The icons that appear on the camera screen indicate the active camera and
picture settings.
If is displayed in the status area, press the Flash/Status button to display
additional settings.
Capture modes screen
Self Timer/Burst
Date Stamp
More information
Album name
Mode description
digital
Flash
Picture quality
Pictures/video time remaining
Image storage location
Zoom
telephoto
wide
Status indicator (capture)
Low battery (flashing = exhausted)
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Review screen
Favorite tag
Email tag
Scroll arrows (previous/next picture/video) Low battery (flashing = exhausted)
Print tag/number of prints
Protect
Picture/video number
Image storage location
Status indicator (Review)
Storing pictures and videos on an SD/MMC card
Your camera has 16 MB of internal memory. You can purchase optional
SD/MMC cards for removable, reusable storage for pictures and videos.
CAUTION:
Insert card as shown. 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 and open the card door.
2 Orient the card as shown.
3 Push the card into the slot to seat the
connector and close the card door.
■ To remove the card, turn off the camera.
Push the card in, then release it. When the
Notched corner down
NOTE: When using a card for the first time, we suggest you format it before you take pictures (see
page 19).
To set the image storage location, see page 15. For SD/MMC card storage
capacities, see Image storage capacities, page 45.
Purchase SD/MMC cards and other accessories at a dealer of Kodak products,
or visit www.kodak.com/go/cx7220accessories.
card is partially ejected, pull it out.
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2 Taking pictures and videos
The camera is ready to take pictures or videos when you turn it on—even if
you are in Review, Share, or Setup.
Taking a picture
1 Turn the Mode dial to the Still mode you want to use. See page 9 for mode
descriptions.
The camera screen temporarily displays the mode name and description. To
interrupt the description, press any button.
2 Use the viewfinder or camera screen to frame your subject. (Press the OK
button to turn on the camera screen. See page 10.)
NOTE: The position of pictures captured using the viewfinder may differ from pictures taken using
the camera screen (especially in Close-up mode or when using zoom). For best results, use
the camera screen to frame your subject.
3 Press the Shutter button halfway and hold
to set the exposure and focus.
4 When the ready light turns green, continue
press the Shutter button the rest of the way
down to take the picture.
When the ready light blinks green, the picture is
being saved; you can still take pictures. If the
ready light is red, wait until it turns green.
Taking a video
1 Turn the Mode dial to Video .
2 Use the camera screen to frame your subject.
3 Press the Shutter button and release. To stop recording, press the Shutter
button again.
NOTE: You can also press the Shutter button
recording. To stop recording, release the Shutter button.
Recording stops if image storage is full (see Video storage capacity, page 46).
and hold it
for more than 2 seconds to begin
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Taking pictures and videos
Capture modes
Use this mode For
Auto General picture-taking. Automatically sets exposure, focus,
and flash.
Portrait Full-frame portraits of people. Subject is sharp and the
background is indistinct. Subject should be at least 6 ft (2 m)
away and fill the frame with a head and shoulders pose.
Night Night scenes or low-light conditions. Place the camera on a
flat, steady surface or use a tripod. Due to slow shutter speeds,
advise people to stay still for a few seconds after the flash fires.
Landscape Distant subjects. Flash does not fire unless you turn it on.
Auto-focus framing marks are not available in Landscape.
Close-up Close subjects 3.9-23.6 in. (10-60 cm) from the lens in Wide
Angle; 7.9-23.6 in.(20-60 cm) in Telephoto. Use available light
instead of flash if possible. Use the camera screen to frame the
subject.
Video Capture video with sound. See Taking a video, page 8.
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Taking pictures and videos
Using the camera screen as a viewfinder
NOTE: To prolong battery life, use the Liveview feature sparingly.
1 Turn the Mode dial to any Still mode.
2 Press the OK button to turn on the camera
screen.
3 Frame your subject in the camera screen.
4 Press the Shutter button halfway and hold
to set the exposure and focus.
When the framing marks turn red, focus is
OK button
Framing marks
accomplished.
5 Press the rest of the way down to take the
picture.
NOTE: Framing marks appear only when the camera screen is on.
Framing marks do not appear in Landscape or Video mode.
■ To turn off the camera screen, press the OK button.
To make the camera screen turn on whenever the camera is on, see Liveview,
page 18.
Reviewing the picture or video just taken
After you take a picture or video, it appears on the camera screen for
approximately 5 seconds. While it is displayed, you can:
■ Review: If you take no action, the picture/video is saved.
■ Play (video): Press the OK button to play the video.
■ Share: Press the Share button to tag a picture/video for email, or as a
Favorite, or to tag a picture for print (see page 29).
■ Delete: Press the Delete button while the picture/video and are
displayed.
NOTE: Only the final picture of a burst series (see page 14) is displayed. If you select Delete, all
pictures in the burst series are deleted. To delete selectively, do so in Review (see
page 21).
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Taking pictures and videos
Using optical zoom
Use optical zoom to get up to 2X closer to your subject. Optical zoom is
effective when the lens is no closer than 19.7 in. (50 cm) to the subject. You
can change optical zoom before (but not during) video recording.
1 Use the camera screen to frame your subject
(see page 10).
2 Press the Telephoto (T) button to zoom in.
Press the Wide Angle (W) button to zoom out.
The zoom indicator on the camera screen shows
Zoom indicator
Digital zoom range
Optical zoom range
when you are in optical or digital zoom.
3 Take a picture or video as usual.
Using digital zoom
Use digital zoom in any Still mode to get an additional 3X magnification
beyond optical zoom. Combined zoom settings are from 2.1X to 6.0X. You
must turn on the camera screen to activate digital zoom.
IMPORTANT:
1 Press the OK button to turn on the camera screen.
2 Press the Telephoto (T) button to the optical zoom limit (2X). Release the
button, then press it again.
The camera screen displays the zoomed image and the zoom indicator.
3 Press the Shutter button halfway and hold to set the exposure and
focus, then press the rest of the way down to take the picture.
NOTE: You cannot use digital zoom for video recording.
You may notice a decrease in printed image quality when using
digital zoom. The blue slider on the zoom indicator pauses, then
turns red when the picture quality is less than 1 MP. For an
acceptable 4 x 6 in. (10 x 15 cm) print, ensure that the slider
remains blue.
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