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Getting started
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
Your camera can use the following types of batteries. Actual battery life may vary based on usage.
CRV3 lithium battery | | | | | | | | |
350 - 500 | |
AA (2) lithium batteries | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
250 - 350 | | | |
Ni-MH rechargeable battery | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
200 - 300 | | | | |
pack* (per charge) | | | | |
AA (2) Ni-MH rechargeable | | | | | | | | |
200 - 300 | | | | |
batteries (per charge) | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
AA (2) non-rechargeable | | | | | | | | | |
| 150 - 250 | | | | | |
Kodak digital starter batteries | | | | | | |
(included with camera) | | | | | | | | |
0 | 500 |
| | Battery Life (Approx. number of pictures) |
* Included with the Kodak EasyShare camera dock and printer dock
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 16)
–Using the camera screen as a viewfinder (see page 9)
–Excessive use of the flash
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Contents
Kodak EasyShare CX7300 digital camera
User’s Guide
Eastman Kodak Company State Street Rochester, New York
Grip
Wrist strap post Flash unit Self Timer/Video light
Front view
Shutter button Lens
Shutter button
Camera screen Mode dial/Power
Back view
Delete button Menu button Viewfinder
Iii
Top and bottom views
Top Bottom
Table of contents
Table of contents
Installing the software first
Package contents
Getting started
Loading the batteries
Kodak battery replacement types/battery life
Important battery information
Battery safety and handling
Extending battery life
Changing the display
Turn the Mode dial from Off to any other Position
Turning the camera on and off
Whenever the camera is on Show/Hide the status icons Press
Setting the date and time
Selecting a language
Picture/video capture screens
Checking camera and picture status
Review screen
Storing pictures and videos on an SD/MMC card
Taking a video
Turn the Mode dial to the Still mode you want to use
Taking a picture
Press the Shutter button to take the picture
Using digital zoom
Using the camera screen as a viewfinder
Reviewing the picture or video just taken
Choosing a flash option
Using the flash
Auto-flash fires when the lighting conditions require it
Off-flash never fires
Picture Quality Best Default
Changing picture-taking settings
Setting Icon Options Self Timer
Exposure Compensation
Setting Icon Options Color Mode
Putting yourself in the picture or video
Second-on your camera
Pre-tagging for album names
First-on your computer
Highlight Exit, then press the OK button
Customizing your camera
Third-transfer to your computer
Language
Setting Icon Options Date Stamp
Video Date Display
Format
Viewing multiple pictures and videos
Reviewing pictures and videos
Viewing single pictures and videos
Playing a video
Deleting pictures and videos
Changing optional review settings
Setup Menu
Slide Show
Tagging pictures and videos for albums
Magnifying pictures
Press to see different parts of the picture
Running a slide show
Press the Menu button to return to Review mode
Protecting pictures and videos from deletion
Starting the slide show
Running a continuous slide show loop
To cancel the Slide Show, press the OK button
Changing the slide show display interval
Highlight Begin Show, then press the OK button
Viewing picture and video information
Copying pictures and videos
Press the Review button, then press the Menu button
Minimum system requirements
Installing the software
Install the software
Windows 98, 98SE, ME, 2000 SP1, or XP OS
Load the software
Print Favorites
Sharing pictures and videos
Tagging pictures for printing
Sharing on your camera
Second-tag on your camera
Tagging pictures and videos for emailing
Printing tagged pictures
Press the OK button Press the Share button to exit
Need help?
Using favorites on your computer
Tagging pictures and videos as favorites
Third-transfer and email
Turn off the camera Plug the labeled end of the USB cable
Transferring pictures and videos with the USB cable
Printing pictures from your computer
Turn on the camera
Printing from an optional SD/MMC card
Ordering prints online
Printing without a computer
Camera problems
Troubleshooting
Problem Cause Solution
File format is
Video Out setting is
Lens is dirty Clean the lens
Unrecognized
For the flash to be
When a card is
Flash is not on Turn on the flash Underexposed
Effective Subject
Camera/computer communications
Message Cause Solution
Camera screen messages
Memory card is
Reset the clock
Been reset
Unreadable Format the card Memory card
Status Cause Solution
Software help
Getting help
Helpful Web links
Telephone customer support
800 901 United States 800 235 India 91 22 617
Greece
0870 243
585 726
Appendix
Camera specifications
Kodak EasyShare CX7300 digital camera
Tips, safety, maintenance
Picture storage capacity
Clean the lens and camera screen
Image storage capacities
Approximate number of pictures
Video storage capacity
Power-saving features
Upgrading your software and firmware Regulatory compliance
FCC compliance and advisory
Canadian DOC statement
Status icons Turning Liveview default on/off
Installing, 2 About, 15 accessories
Auto mode
Album
Downloading pictures
Deleting
Dock
Flash
Using, 8 modes Auto Night
Magnify, 18 maintenance, camera, 39 memory
Menu button, ii, 11 review mode, 17 Setup Menu, 14 Share
LCD liquid crystal display. See cam- era screen
Setup Menu, 14 Share Button, ii, 9, 24 menu
Play Video, 16 power
Protecting Safety
Tagging, 13, 18 taking
Viewfinder, ii lens Using camera screen as
Specifications, camera, 38 status
USB cable camera port, ii connecting camera
Favorites
Wrist strap post Zoom, digital
Viewing
Windows OS