Kodak EasyShareCX7430 User Manual
Kodak EasyShare
CX7430 zoom digital camera
User’s guide
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For interactive tutorials, www.kodak.com/go/howto
For help with your camera, www.kodak.com/go/cx7430support
Eastman Kodak Company
343 State Street
Rochester, New York 14650
© Eastman Kodak Company, 2003
All screen images are simulated.
Kodak and EasyShare are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company.
P/N 6B8807
Product features
Front View
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1 Microphone 6 Shutter button
2 Light sensor 7 Mode dial/Power
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3 Self Timer/Video light 8 Speaker
4 Wrist strap post 9 Flash unit
5 Grip 10 Viewfinder
Side View
11 Lens/Lens cover
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1 A/V Out, for television viewing
2 Slot for optional SD/MMC card
3 USB Port
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Product features
Back View
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1 Camera screen (LCD) 8 Ready light
2 Share button 9 Self Timer/Burst button
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3 OK button (press) 10 Flash/status button
4 4-way controller 11 Zoom (Wide Angle/Telephoto)
5 DC-In (3V) ,for optional AC adapter 12 Grip
6 Delete button 13 Menu button
7 Viewfinder 14 Review button
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Top and Bottom Views
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Product features
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Top Bottom
1 Speaker 5 Locator for EasyShare camera dock or printer dock
2 Power light 6 Dock connector
3 Mode dial/Power 7 Tripod socket/locator for EasyShare camera dock or
printer dock
4 Shutter button 8 Battery door
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1 Table of contents
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
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 ................................................................ 21
Pre-tagging for album names .......................................................... 23
3 Reviewing pictures and videos ................................................. 24
Viewing single pictures and videos .................................................. 24
Viewing multiple pictures and videos............................................... 24
Playing a video................................................................................ 25
Deleting pictures and videos............................................................ 25
Changing optional review settings................................................... 26
Magnifying pictures......................................................................... 26
Protecting pictures and videos from deletion.................................... 27
Tagging pictures/videos for albums.................................................. 27
Running a slide show...................................................................... 28
Copying pictures and videos............................................................ 30
Viewing picture/video information ................................................... 30
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Table of contents
4 Installing the software .............................................................31
Minimum system requirements........................................................ 31
Install the software ......................................................................... 32
5 Sharing pictures and videos .....................................................33
When can I tag my pictures and videos?.......................................... 33
Tagging pictures for printing............................................................ 34
Tagging pictures and videos for emailing......................................... 35
Tagging pictures as favorites ........................................................... 36
6 Connecting camera to computer .............................................. 38
Transferring pictures with the USB cable.......................................... 38
Printing pictures from your computer............................................... 39
Ordering prints online ..................................................................... 39
Printing from an optional SD/MMC card .......................................... 39
Printing without a computer............................................................ 39
7 Troubleshooting .......................................................................40
Camera problems............................................................................ 40
Camera screen messages ................................................................ 43
Camera ready light status................................................................ 46
8 Getting help .............................................................................47
Helpful links.................................................................................... 47
Software help.................................................................................. 47
Telephone customer support ........................................................... 47
9 Appendix .................................................................................. 49
Camera specifications ..................................................................... 49
Tips, safety, maintenance................................................................ 51
Storage capacities ........................................................................... 51
Power-saving features..................................................................... 52
Upgrading your software and firmware............................................ 52
Regulatory compliance .................................................................... 53
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1 Getting started
Package contents
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1 Camera with wrist strap 4 USB cable
2 Custom dock insert (for EasyShare
camera dock or printer dock)
3 2 AA non-rechargeable starter
batteries
5 Audio/Video cable (for viewing
pictures and videos on television)
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Not shown: User’s guide (may be provided on a CD), Start Here! guide,
Kodak EasyShare software CD. Contents may change without notice.
Installing the software first
IMPORTANT:
1
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 the Start Here! guide or
Installing the software, page 31.
Getting started
Loading the batteries
Two AA non-rechargeable starter batteries are included with your camera. For
information on replacing batteries and extending battery life, see
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.
page 3.
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.
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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
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)
0 500
y Life (Approx. number of picture
Batter
* Included with the Kodak EasyShare camera dock and printer dock
200 - 300
200 - 300
150 - 250
250 - 350
350 - 500
s)
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 24)
– 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 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.
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Getting started
Visit www.kodak.com/go/cx7430accessories 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 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 a 5-volt AC adapter (included with the Kodak EasyShare
camera dock or printer dock) to power your camera.
For more information on batteries, see
www.kodak.com/global/en/service/batteries/batteryUsage.jhtml
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.
Turning the camera on and off
■ Turn the Mode dial from Off to any other
position.
The Power light turns on. The Ready light blinks
green while the camera performs a self-check,
then turns off when the camera is ready.
■ 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. Press .
See Liveview, page 21.
Setting the date and time
Setting the date & time, first time
The Date and 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.
(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.
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.
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Getting started
Checking camera and picture status
The icons that appear on the camera screen indicate the active camera and
picture settings. If
button to display additional settings. Press to show/hide the status icons.
Capture mode screen
Only the active camera settings are displayed:
is displayed in the status area, press the Flash/Status
Self Timer/Burst
Date stamp
Album name
Mode
description
Zoom
digital
telephoto
wide
Review screen
Print tag/number of prints Protect
Favorite tag
Email tag
Scroll arrows
Flash
Picture/video quality
Pictures/time remaining
Storage location
Exposure
metering
White balance
ISO
Camera mode
Low battery
(flashing = exhausted)
Exposure compensation
Picture/video number
Image storage
location
Scroll arrows
Review mode
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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.
To insert an SD/MMC card:
Notched
corner
1 Turn off the camera.
2 Open the card door.
3 Orient the card as shown on the camera body.
4 Push the card into the slot to seat the
connector.
5 Close the door.
To remove the card, turn off the camera. Push the card in, then release it.
When the card is partially ejected, pull it out.
See page 51 for storage capacities. Purchase SD/MMC cards at a dealer of
Kodak products or www.kodak.com/go/cx7430accessories.
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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 the camera screen on. See
3 Press the Shutter button halfway 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.
page 10.)
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.
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Taking pictures and videos
Camera 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. Automatically fires a low-level fill
flash. Subject should be at least 2 ft (0.6 m) away and fill
the frame with a head and shoulders pose.
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 (
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.
Favorites Viewing your favorites. (See Tagging pictures as favorites,
page 36.) Use EasyShare software to load pictures into the
Favorites section of your camera’s internal memory.
page 11) are not available in
NOTE: If you press the Review button while in Favorites mode,
you can view the pictures and videos on your card or in
your camera’s internal memory. The lens is not extended,
and you cannot take a picture.
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
IMPORTANT:
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.
OK
Framing marks
4 Press the Shutter button halfway and hold
to set the exposure and focus. When the
framing marks change color, press the rest
of the way down to take the picture.
5 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 21.
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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.
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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:
OK
Delete
Share
■ Review: If you take no action, the
picture/video is saved.
■ Play (video): Press the OK button to play the
video. Press
■ Share: Press the Share button to tag a
to adjust the volume.
picture/video for email or as a favorite, or to
tag a picture for print. (See
■ Delete: Press the Delete button while the
picture/video and
are displayed.
page 33.)
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 25).
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Taking pictures and videos
Using optical zoom
Use optical zoom to get up to 3X closer to your subject. Optical zoom is
effective when the lens is no closer than 23.6 in. (60 cm) to the subject or 5.1
in. (13 cm) in Close-up mode. You can change optical zoom before (but not
during) video recording.
1 Use the viewfinder or camera screen to frame
your subject.
2 Press Telephoto (T) to zoom in. Press Wide
Angle (W) to zoom out.
If the camera screen is turned on, the zoom
Zoom indicator
Digital zoom
range
Optical zoom
range
indicator shows when you are in optical or digital
zoom.
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.
(When taking videos, press and release the
Shutter button.)
Using digital zoom
Use digital zoom in any still mode to get an additional 4X magnification
beyond optical zoom. Combined zoom settings are from 3.6X to 12X in 0.6X
increments. You must turn on the camera screen to activate digital zoom.
1 Press the OK button to turn on the camera screen.
2 Press the Telephoto (T) button to the optical zoom limit (3X). 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.
IMPORTANT:
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 reaches the limit for an
acceptable 4 x 6-inch print.
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