Kodak CX6230 User Manual

Kodak EasyShare CX6230 zoom digital cameraUser’s Guidewww.kodak.comFor interactive tutorials, www.kodak.com/go/howto

viii7 Installing the Software ... 61Windows System Requirements...

88Chapter 10Camera Ready Light StatusStatus Cause SolutionReady light does not turn on and the camera does not work.Camera is not turned on.Turn on

89Chapter 10Ready light blinks amber.Flash is not charged. Wait. Resume picture taking when the light stops blinking and turns green.Auto exposure or

9111 Getting HelpHelpful Web LinksHelp in this ManualSee Troubleshooting, page 77 for help with problems you may have with your camera, camera/compute

92Chapter 11Telephone Customer SupportIf you have questions concerning the operation of the software or camera, you may speak with a customer support

93Chapter 11Telephone NumbersAustralia 1800 147 701Austria/Osterreich 0179 567 357Belgium/Belgique 02 713 14 45Brazil 0800 150000Canada 1 800 465 6325

94Chapter 11For the most up-to-date listings, visit: http://www.kodak.com/US/en/digital/contacts/DAIInternationalContacts.shtmlSpain/Espana 91 749 76

9512 AppendixCamera SpecificationsKodak EasyShare CX6230 zoom digital cameraColor 24-bit, millions of colorsColor modes Color, black & white, sepi

96Chapter 12Lens Type Optical quality glass, aspherical lensAperture Maximum f/2.7 - f/4.6Focal Length 36 - 108 mmFocus Distance Standard Wide: 19.7

97Chapter 12Original Factory SettingsViewfinder Optical real imageWhite balance AutoZoom (still capture) 3X optical, 3.3X digitalFeature Factory Setti

ix10 Troubleshooting ...77Camera Problems...

98Chapter 12Shutter SpeedsFor shutter speeds slower than 1/30 second, place the camera on a flat, steady surface or use a tripod.Upgrading Your Softw

99Chapter 12!Wipe the outside of the camera with a clean, dry cloth. Never use harsh or abrasive cleaners or organic solvents on the camera or any of

100Chapter 12Picture Storage CapacityLocating Pictures and Videos on a CardPictures stored on SD/MMC Cards use a standard (DCF-Digital Camera Format)

101Chapter 12Picture Naming Conventions! Pictures are named 100_nnnn.JPG, and are numbered in the order in which they are taken. The first picture is

102Chapter 12Optional AC AdapterYou can purchase an optional Kodak digital camera AC adapter, 3-volt to power your camera. Use it to save battery pow

103Chapter 12FCC Compliance and AdvisoryThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to P

105IndexNumerics4-way controller, ii, 6AA/V out, iii, 48, 59AC adapter3-volt, camera, 1025-volt, camera dock, 69accessoriesAC adapter, camera, 102batt

106Indexcamera dockcamera compatibility, 75charging battery, 72connection, 69connector on camera, ivdocking camera, 71installing custom insert, 68lig

107Indexmemory to card, 49to computer via camera, 65to computer via camera dock, 73CRV3 batteryexpected life, 14installing, 4custom insert, 68customer

108Indexsettings per mode, 23unit location, iusing, 22flash/status button, ii, 22focus distance, 18, 96folders, card, 100formatting internal memory/c

109IndexLCD (liquid crystal display). See camera screenlenscleaning, 98location, ilightcamera dock, 72, 73ready, ii, 88self timer, i, 27, 40sensor, iv

110IndexNnight mode, 18Ni-MH rechargeable batteryexpected life, 14installing, 70NTSC, video out setting, 59OOK button, ii, 6online prints, ordering,

111Indexthis user guide, 1without a computer, 66product overview, iiprotecting pictures, videos, 45Qquality setting, 29quickviewturning off, 56using,

112Indexsepia tone pictures, 31service and support, telephone numbers, 92settingdate and time, 8flash, 22language, 59picture quality, 29picture takin

113Indexfor albums, 32, 38, 46for email, 53for print, 52when to tag, 51taking pictures, 17taking videos, 35telephone support, 93telephoto button, iite

114Indexviewfinderlens, ilocation, iiusing camera screen, 19viewingcamera information, 60magnified picture, 44picture after taking, 20, 41picture/vid

11 Getting StartedInstall Software FirstInstall the software from the Kodak EasyShare software CD before connecting the camera (or camera dock) to the

2Chapter 1What Can I Do With My Camera?Capture Still Pictures —Use Auto mode to enjoy point-and-shoot operation. Use Night, Landscape, and Close-up

3Chapter 1Package ContentsNot shown: User’s Guide, Quick Start Guide, Kodak EasyShare software CD. (In some countries, the User’s Guide is provided on

4Chapter 1Loading the BatteriesTwo AA digital camera batteries (non-rechargeable) are included with your camera. 1 Turn off the camera.2 On the botto

5Chapter 1Attaching the Wrist Strap1 Thread the short loop of the wrist strap through the wrist strap post. 2 Thread the long loop through the short l

6Chapter 1Turning the Camera On and Off1 Rotate the Mode dial:Counterclockwise for Still capture modesClockwise for Video modeThe ready light blinks

7Chapter 1Adjusting the DisplayIf you want to Then do thisTurn the camera screen on (enter Liveview) or off.Press the OK button.Change the Liveview se

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8Chapter 1Setting the Date and TimeSetting the Date & Time, First TimeThe Date & Time have been reset message appears the first time you turn

9Chapter 1Checking Camera Status The icons that appear on the camera screen indicate the active camera and picture settings. See page 10 for a list of

10Chapter 1Camera Screen IconsThese icons appear on your camera screen when the settings are active.*For all flash icons, see page 22.Capture Modes (

11Chapter 1Inserting an MMC/SD CardYour camera has 16 MB of internal memory. However, optional SD/MMC cards provide removable, reusable storage for pi

12Chapter 1Choosing Internal Memory or SD/MMC CardThe camera offers two options for storing pictures and videos:Internal Memory —Store pictures and

13Chapter 1Checking Your Storage SettingIn Still and Video modes, the storage location icon that appears in the status area indicates the camera’s sto

14Chapter 1Important Battery InformationChoose the replacement battery that fits your needs—and get the best performance.Kodak Battery Replacement Ty

15Chapter 1Extending Battery Life! Limit the following activities that quickly deplete battery power:– Reviewing your pictures on the camera screen (s

172 Taking PicturesThe 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 cap

iProduct OverviewFront View1 Microphone 6 Card door2 Light sensor 7 Shutter button3 Self Timer/Video light 8 Flash unit4 Wrist strap post 9 Viewfi

18Chapter 2Picture-Taking ModesUse this mode For: Auto General picture-taking. Automatically sets exposure, focus, and flash. Night Night scenes or l

19Chapter 2Liveview—Framing with the Camera ScreenWhen you turn on Liveview, the camera screen displays a live image of what the lens sees. Use the ca

20Chapter 2Quickview—Reviewing the Picture Just TakenAfter you take a picture, the camera screen displays a Quickview of that picture for approximate

21Chapter 2Using the Optical ZoomUse Optical Zoom to get up to 3X closer to your subject. Optical zoom is effective when the lens is no closer than 19

22Chapter 2Using the FlashUse the flash when you take pictures at night, indoors, or outdoors in heavy shadows. You can change the flash setting in a

23Chapter 2Flash Settings in Each ModeFor the best possible pictures, flash settings are pre-set for each capture mode. * In these modes, when you cha

24Chapter 2Changing Picture-Taking OptionsUse the Capture menus to change picture-taking options. If you are in Review, Share, or Setup modes you mus

25Chapter 2Changing Optional SettingsPress the Menu button to access optional picture-taking settings. All menu options are not available in all modes

26Chapter 2Menu Options AvailablePicture Taking ModesVideo Still: - Auto - Night - Landscape - Close-up Self Timer (page 27) Image Storage (pag

27Chapter 2Putting Yourself in the PictureThe Self Timer creates a 10-second delay between the time you press the Shutter button and the time the pict

iiProduct OverviewBack View1 Camera screen (LCD) 9 Flash/Status button 2 Share button (page 51) 10 Mode dial/Off (page 17, page 6)3 OK button (press

28Chapter 2Setting Exposure CompensationUse Exposure Compensation to control how much light enters the camera. This setting is useful for taking pict

29Chapter 2Setting Picture QualityUse the Quality setting to select a picture resolution.1 In any Still mode, press the Menu button.2 Press to highl

30Chapter 2Taking a Burst Series of PicturesBurst lets you to take up to 3 pictures in quick succession (approximately 3 frames per second). Burst is

31Chapter 2Setting Color ModeUse Color Mode to control color tones and moods.1 In any Still mode, press the Menu button.2 Press to highlight the Col

32Chapter 2Pre-tagging for Album NamesUse the Set Album (Still) feature to pre-select album names before you take pictures. Then, all the pictures yo

33Chapter 2Third—Transfer to Your ComputerWhen you transfer the tagged pictures to your computer, the Kodak EasyShare software opens and categorizes y

34Chapter 2Setting the Orientation SensorIf you rotate the camera to take a picture (for example, a portrait shot), the Orientation Sensor reorients

353 Taking VideosUse Video mode to take videos and to customize video-taking settings. Before you take a video, make sure your picture storage locat

36Chapter 3Quickview—Reviewing the Video Just TakenAfter you take a video, the camera processes it, then displays the first frame of the video for ap

37Chapter 3Using the Optical ZoomUse Optical Zoom to get up to 3X closer to your subject. When you turn on the camera, the lens is set to the Wide Ang

iiiProduct OverviewSide View1 A/V Out, for television viewing2 Slot for optional SD/MMC card3USB Port 231

38Chapter 3Pre-tagging for Album NamesUse the Set Album (Video) feature to pre-select album names before you take videos. Then, all the videos you ta

39Chapter 3Putting Yourself in the VideoThe Self Timer creates a 10-second delay between the time you press the Shutter button and the time video reco

40Chapter 36Compose the scene.Press the Shutter button completely down, then move so that you are in the scene.The Self Timer/Video light blinks slow

414 Reviewing Pictures and VideosPress the Review button to view and work with your pictures and videos. To save battery power, place your camera in t

42Chapter 4NOTE: If Picture Quality is set to Best (3:2), the image is displayed at a 3:2 aspect ratio, as shown, with a black bar at the top of the

43Chapter 4Deleting Pictures and Videos1 Press the Review button.2 Press to locate a picture or video (or highlight one in multiple view), then pres

44Chapter 4Changing Optional Review SettingsIn Review mode, press the Menu button to access optional review settings.Magnifying Pictures1 Press the R

45Chapter 4Protecting Pictures and Videos From Deletion1 Press the Review button, then locate the picture or video to protect.2 Press the Menu button.

46Chapter 4Tagging Pictures/Videos for AlbumsUse the Album feature in Review mode to tag the pictures and videos in your camera with album names.Firs

47Chapter 4Third—Transfer to Your ComputerWhen you transfer the tagged pictures and videos to your computer, the Kodak EasyShare software opens and ca

ivProduct OverviewTop and Bottom Views1 Shutter button 3 Battery door2 Mode dial 4 Tripod socket/locator, dock 60005 Dock connector6 Locator, dock 6

48Chapter 4Running a Continuous Slide Show LoopWhen you turn on Loop, the slide show is continuously repeated.1 On the Slide Show menu, press to hi

49Chapter 4Copying Pictures and VideosYou can copy pictures and videos from a card to internal memory or from internal memory to a card.Before you cop

50Chapter 4Displaying Video DateTo display the capture date and time (only during video playback on the camera):1 Press the Review button, then press

515 Sharing Pictures and VideosThe Share button lets you “tag” your pictures and videos. When they are transferred to your computer, you can share:Whe

52Chapter 5Tagging Pictures for Printing1 Press the Share button. Press to locate a picture. 2 Press to highlight Print , then press the OK butt

53Chapter 5Tagging Pictures and Videos for EmailingFirst—On Your ComputerUse Kodak EasyShare software to create an email address book on your computer

54Chapter 5Tagging Pictures and Videos as Favorites1 Press the Share button. Press to locate a picture. 2 Press to highlight Favorite , then pre

556 Customizing Your Camera SettingsUse Setup to customize camera settings according to your preferences.To Access Setup Mode/Menus1 In any mode (incl

56Chapter 6Changing the Default Print QuantityThe Default Print Quantity setting determines the value that is displayed on the Share Print screen (pa

57Chapter 6Turning On Liveview in Still ModesThe Liveview feature lets you use the camera screen as a viewfinder (see page 19). The default setting is

vTable of Contents1 Getting Started ...1Install Software First...

58Chapter 6Changing Digital Zoom1 Press the Menu button.2 Press to highlight Setup Menu , then press the OK button.3 Highlight the Digital Zoom ic

59Chapter 6Setting Video OutVideo Out is a regional setting that lets you connect your camera to a television or other external device (see page 48).1

60Chapter 6Formatting Internal Memory or SD/MMC CardCAUTION:Formatting erases all pictures and videos, including those that are protected. Removing a

617 Installing the SoftwareNOTE: To install software on computers running Windows 2000, Windows XP Pro operating systems, or Mac OS X, you need admini

62Chapter 7Mac 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 ava

63Chapter 7Install the SoftwareFor information on the software applications included on the Kodak EasyShare software CD, click the Help button in the

64Chapter 74Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software.! Windows OS-based computers—select Complete to automatically install the most

658 Connecting Camera to ComputerCAUTION:Install Kodak EasyShare software before connecting the camera or optional camera dock to the computer. Failur

66Chapter 8NOTE: 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

679 Using the Camera Dock 6000The Kodak EasyShare camera dock 6000: ! Makes it easy to transfer pictures and videos to the computer.! Charges the incl

viUsing the Flash... 22Changing Picture-Taking Options...

68Chapter 9Installing the Custom Camera InsertA universal insert is pre-installed in the camera dock. It allows all Kodak EasyShare CX/DX6000 series

69Chapter 9Connecting the Camera Dock 6000After the Kodak EasyShare software is loaded (see page 61), connect the camera dock to your computer and to

70Chapter 9Installing the Rechargeable BatteryYou received non-rechargeable batteries with your camera. To take full advantage of your camera dock 60

71Chapter 9Docking the CameraTo charge the battery or to transfer pictures and videos from the camera to the computer:1 Flip down the camera dock foot

72Chapter 9Charging the Battery1 Make sure the Kodak EasyShare Ni-MH rechargeable battery pack is installed in the camera (see page 70).2 Turn off th

73Chapter 9Transferring Pictures With the DockAfter the Kodak EasyShare software is loaded on your computer (see page 61), you can transfer pictures a

74Chapter 9Reviewing Pictures and VideosWhen the camera is in the dock, the camera is powered by the dock, not the camera batteries. Save battery pow

75Chapter 9Troubleshooting—Camera Dock 6000Earlier Cameras and DocksYour Kodak EasyShare camera dock 6000 requires a Kodak EasyShare CX/DX6000 or LS60

7710TroubleshootingWhen you have questions about your camera or camera dock 6000, start here. Additional technical information is available in the Rea

viiMagnifying Pictures... 44Protecting Pictures and Videos From Deletion... 45Ta

78Chapter 10Shutter button does not work.Camera is not turned on.Turn on the camera (page 6).The camera is processing a picture; the ready light (nea

79Chapter 10In Review mode, you do not see a picture (or the expected picture) on the camera screen.The camera may not be accessing the correct storag

80Chapter 10In Review mode, a blue screen is displayed instead of a picture.The picture has no thumbnail or an unrecognized thumbnail.Transfer the pi

81Chapter 10Camera/Computer CommunicationsProblem Cause SolutionThe computer cannot communicate with the camera.(For communication problems with a cam

82Chapter 10SD/MMC Cards and Internal MemoryCannot transfer pictures. (The Add New Hardware Wizard cannot locate drivers.)Software is not installed.

83Chapter 10Camera Screen MessagesMemory card fullStorage is full. Transfer pictures and videos to the computer, then delete them from the camera.The

84Chapter 10Internal memory requires formattingThe camera internal memory is corrupted.Format the internal memory (page 60).Caution: Formatting erase

85Chapter 10Memory card is protected (Reset switch on memory card)Switch on card is in write-protect position.Reset the switch as shown on camera scre

86Chapter 10Date and time have been resetThis is the first time you turned on the camera; or the battery has been removed for an extended period of t

87Chapter 10Unrecognized file formatThe camera cannot read the picture format.Transfer the unreadable picture to the computer (page 65), or delete the