Kodak EasyShare CX7330 Zoom User Guide

Kodak EasyShare

CX7330 zoom digital camera

User’s guide

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Kodak, EasyShare, and Max are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company.

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Front View

1 Microphone 6 Shutter button

2 Light sensor 7 Mode dial/Power

3 Self Timer/Video light 8 Flash unit

4 Wrist strap post 9 Viewfinder

5Grip 10Lens/Lens cover

Product features

Back View

1 Camera screen (LCD) 8 Ready light

2 Share button 9 Self Timer/Burst button

3 OK button (press) 10 Flash/status button

4 4-way controller 11 Zoom (Wide Angle/Telephoto)

5DC-In (3V) ,for optional AC adapter 12 Grip

6 Delete button 13 Menu button

7 Viewfinder 14 Review button

Side View

Bottom View

Product features

1 A/V Out, for television viewing

2 Slot for optional SD/MMC card

3USB Port

1 Locator for EasyShare camera dock or printer dock

2Dock connector

3 Tripod socket/locator for EasyShare camera dock or printer dock

4 Battery door

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Table of contents 1

1 Getting started ...........................................................................1

Package contents.............................................................................. 1

Installing the software first................................................................ 1

Inserting the batteries ....................................................................... 2

Important battery information ........................................................... 3

Turning the camera on and off .......................................................... 4

Setting the date and time.................................................................. 5

Checking camera and picture status .................................................. 6

Storing pictures on an SD/MMC card ................................................. 7

2 Taking pictures and videos ......................................................... 8

Taking a picture ................................................................................ 8

Taking a video .................................................................................. 8

Camera modes.................................................................................. 9

Using the camera screen as a viewfinder ......................................... 10

Reviewing the picture or video just taken......................................... 12

Using optical zoom ......................................................................... 13

Using digital zoom .......................................................................... 13

Using the flash................................................................................ 14

Putting yourself in the picture.......................................................... 16

Putting yourself in the video ............................................................ 16

Taking a burst series of pictures....................................................... 17

Changing picture-taking settings..................................................... 18

Customizing your camera ................................................................ 20

Pre-tagging for album names .......................................................... 22

3 Reviewing pictures and videos ................................................. 23

Viewing single pictures and videos .................................................. 23

Viewing multiple pictures and videos............................................... 23

Playing a video................................................................................ 24

Deleting pictures and videos............................................................ 24

Changing optional review settings................................................... 25

Magnifying pictures......................................................................... 25

Protecting pictures and videos from deletion.................................... 26

Tagging pictures/videos for albums.................................................. 26

Running a slide show...................................................................... 27

Displaying pictures and videos on a television.................................. 28

Copying pictures and videos............................................................ 29

Viewing picture/video information ................................................... 29

4 Installing the software .............................................................30

Minimum system requirements........................................................ 30

Install the software ......................................................................... 31

5 Sharing pictures and videos .....................................................32

When can I tag my pictures and videos?.......................................... 32

Tagging pictures for printing............................................................ 33

Tagging pictures and videos for emailing......................................... 34

Tagging pictures and videos as favorites.......................................... 35

6 Transferring and printing pictures ............................................ 36

Transferring pictures with the USB cable.......................................... 36

Printing pictures from your computer............................................... 37

Ordering prints online ..................................................................... 37

Printing from an optional SD/MMC card .......................................... 37

Printing without a computer............................................................ 37

7 Troubleshooting ....................................................................... 38

Camera problems............................................................................ 38

Computer/connectivity problems...................................................... 39

Picture quality problems.................................................................. 40

Camera ready light status................................................................ 41

8 Getting help ............................................................................. 42

Helpful links.................................................................................... 42

Software help.................................................................................. 42

Telephone customer support ........................................................... 42

9 Appendix .................................................................................. 44

Camera specifications ..................................................................... 44

Tips, safety, maintenance................................................................ 46

Storage capacities ........................................................................... 47

Power-saving features..................................................................... 47

Regulatory compliance .................................................................... 48

Upgrading your software and firmware............................................ 49

1 Getting started

Package contents

1 Camera with wrist strap 3 2 AA non-rechargeable starter batteries

2 Custom dock insert (for EasyShare

camera dock or printer dock)

Not shown: User’s guide (may be provided on a CD), Start Here! guide, Kodak EasyShare software CD. Contents may change without notice.

4USB cable

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 install incorrectly. See the Start Here! guide or

Installing the software, page 30.

Getting started

Inserting the batteries

Two AA non-rechargeable starter batteries are included with your camera. For information on replacing batteries and extending battery life, see page 3.

1 Turn the Mode dial to Off.

2 On the bottom of the camera, slide the battery

door and lift to open.

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.

See Kodak battery replacement types/battery

life for the other types of batteries you can use

in your camera.

Getting started

Important battery information

Kodak battery replacement types/battery life

Use the following types of batteries. Actual battery life may vary based on usage.

CRV3 lithium battery

350 - 500

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)

* Included with the Kodak EasyShare camera dock and printer dock

0 500

y Life (Approx. number of picture

Batter

250 - 350

200 - 300

150 - 250

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 23)

– Using the camera screen as a viewfinder (see page 10)

– Excessive use of the flash

■ Dirt on the battery contacts can affect battery life. Wipe the contacts with a

clean, dry cloth before inserting 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.

Getting started

Visit www.kodak.com/go/cx7330accessories 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.

IMPORTANT:

Do not use the AC adapter included with the Kodak EasyShare camera dock or EasyShare printer dock to power your camera.

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, see the Rechargeable

Battery Recycling Corporation Web site at www.rbrc.com.

For more information on batteries, see

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 stays on when the camera is ready.

■ To turn off the camera, turn the Mode dial to

Off.

The camera completes operations that are in process.

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.

See Liveview, page 20.

Press .

Setting the date and time

Setting the date & time, first time

The

Date and Time have been reset

the camera or 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 & time, anytime.

Setting the date & time, anytime

1 Turn on the camera. Press the Menu button.

message appears the first time you turn on

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

3 Press to 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 the menu.

NOTE: Depending on your computer operating system, Kodak EasyShare software may let your

computer update the camera clock when you connect the camera. See the EasyShare software Help for details.

Getting started

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 mode screen

Only the active camera settings are displayed:

Self Timer/Burst Date stamp

Album name

Mode description

Review screen

Print tag/number of prints Favorite tag Email tag

Flash

Picture/video quality

Pictures/time remaining

Storage location

Digital zoom

Camera mode

Low battery

(flashing = exhausted)

Protect

Picture/video number

Image storage

location

Scroll arrows

Review mode

Getting started

Flash/Status screen

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

Other settings

Storing pictures 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 your pictures and videos.

CAUTION: The card can only be inserted one way; forcing it may

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

Notched corner

NOTE: When using a card for the first time, we suggest you format it before you take pictures.

(See page 21.)

See page 47 for storage capacities. Purchase SD/MMC cards at a dealer of Kodak products or www.kodak.com/go/cx7330accessories.

To insert an SD/MMC card:

1 Turn off the camera. Open the card door.

2 Orient the card as shown on the camera body.

3 Push the card into the slot to seat the

connector. Close the door.

4 To remove the card, turn off the camera. Push

the card in, then release it. When the card is partially ejected, pull it out.

2 Taking pictures and videos

Taking a picture

1 Turn the Mode dial to the mode you want to use. See page 9 for mode

descriptions.

The camera screen 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.)

3 Press the Shutter button halfway and hold

to set the exposure and focus.

4 When the ready light turns green, continue

pressing the Shutter button completely 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 viewfinder or camera screen to frame your subject.

3 Press the Shutter button completely down and release. To stop recording,

press and release the Shutter button again.

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

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

Taking pictures and videos

Camera modes

Use this mode For

Auto General picture-taking. Automatically sets exposure, focus,

and flash.

Sport Subjects that are in motion. Shutter speed is fast.

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 flash fires.

Landscape Distant subjects. Flash does not fire unless you turn it on.

Auto-focus framing marks (page 11) are not available in Landscape.

Close-up Close subjects 5.1-27.6 in. (13-70 cm) from the lens in

Wide Angle; 8.7-27.6 in.(22-70 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.

Taking pictures and videos

Using the camera screen as a viewfinder

IMPORTANT:

To make the camera screen turn on whenever the camera is on, see Liveview,

page 20.

The Liveview feature quickly depletes battery power; use it sparingly.

1 Turn the Mode dial to any Still position.

2 Press the OK button to turn on the camera

screen.

3 Frame your subject in the camera screen.

For more about auto-focus framing marks, see

page 11.

4 Press the Shutter button halfway and hold

Framing mark

to set the exposure and focus. When the framing marks change from blue to red, press the rest of the way down to take the picture.

5 To turn off the camera screen, press the OK

button.

Taking pictures and videos

Using the auto-focus framing marks

When using the camera screen as a viewfinder, framing marks indicate where the camera is focusing. For the best possible pictures, the camera attempts to focus on foreground subjects, even if the subjects are not centered in the scene.

NOTE: This procedure does not apply to videos.

1 Press the OK button to turn on the camera screen.

2 Press the Shutter button halfway and hold.

When the framing marks turn red, focus is accomplished.

While the shutter button is pressed halfway:

Center focus

Center wide focus

Side focus

Framing marks

Center and side focus

Left and right focus

3 Press the Shutter button the rest of the way down to take the picture.

4 If the camera is not focusing on the desired subject (or if the framing marks

disappear and the Ready light blinks red), release your finger, recompose the scene, and go to Step 2.

NOTE: Framing marks appear only when the camera screen is on.

Framing marks do not appear in Landscape mode.

Taking pictures and videos

Reviewing the picture or video just taken

After you take a picture or video, the camera screen displays a Quickview for approximately 5 seconds. While the picture or video 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. (If the camera is connected to a television, press to adjust the volume. See page 28.)

■ 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 33.)

■ Delete: Press the Delete button while the

picture/video and are displayed.

NOTE: Only the final picture of a burst series (see page 17) is

displayed during Quickview. If you select Delete, all pictures in the burst series are deleted. To delete selectively, do so in Review (see page 24).

Delete

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