Kodak CX7300 manual Changing picture-taking settings, Setting Icon Options Self Timer, Better

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Taking pictures and videos

Changing picture-taking settings

You can change settings to get the best results from your camera:

1In any mode, press the Menu button.

2Press to highlight the setting you wish to change, then press the OK button.

3Choose an option, then press the OK button.

4Press the Menu button to exit.

Setting

Icon

 

Options

Self Timer

 

See page 12.

Put yourself in the picture or video.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exposure Compensation

 

If pictures are too dark, increase the value.

(Still modes)

 

If pictures are too light, decrease the

Choose how much light enters the

 

value.

 

camera.

 

 

 

This setting remains until you

 

 

 

change the Mode dial or turn

 

 

 

off the camera.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Picture Quality

 

Best

(default)—

(Still modes)

 

(3.2 MP, low compression) for printing up

Set picture resolution.

 

to 11 x 14 in. (28 x 36 cm); produces

This setting remains until you

 

highest picture resolution, more detail,

 

and largest file sizes

change it.

 

 

Best (3:2)

(3.2 MP) ideal for

 

 

 

 

printing 4 x 6 in. (10 x 15 cm) prints

 

 

without cropping. Also for printing up to

 

 

11 x 14 in. (28 x 36 cm); some cropping

 

 

may result.

 

 

 

Better

(3.2 MP, high

 

 

compression) for printing up to 8 x 10 in.

 

 

(20 x 25 cm); pictures are high resolution

 

 

with smaller file size.

 

 

Good (0.8 MP) for emailing or

 

 

screen display; pictures are lowest

 

 

resolution with smallest file size.

 

 

 

 

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Contents Kodak EasyShare CX7300 digital camera User’s GuideEastman Kodak Company State Street Rochester, New York Grip Wrist strap post Flash unit Self Timer/Video lightFront view Shutter button LensShutter button Camera screen Mode dial/PowerBack view Delete button Menu button ViewfinderTop and bottom views IiiTop Bottom Table of contents Table of contents Package contents Installing the software firstGetting started Loading the batteries Kodak battery replacement types/battery life Important battery informationBattery safety and handling Extending battery lifeChanging the display Turn the Mode dial from Off to any other PositionTurning the camera on and off Whenever the camera is on Show/Hide the status icons PressSetting the date and time Selecting a languageChecking camera and picture status Picture/video capture screensReview screen Storing pictures and videos on an SD/MMC card Taking a video Turn the Mode dial to the Still mode you want to useTaking a picture Press the Shutter button to take the pictureUsing the camera screen as a viewfinder Using digital zoomReviewing the picture or video just taken Choosing a flash option Using the flashAuto-flash fires when the lighting conditions require it Off-flash never firesPicture Quality Best Default Changing picture-taking settingsSetting Icon Options Self Timer Exposure CompensationSetting Icon Options Color Mode Putting yourself in the picture or videoSecond-on your camera Pre-tagging for album namesFirst-on your computer Highlight Exit, then press the OK buttonCustomizing your camera Third-transfer to your computerLanguage Setting Icon Options Date StampVideo Date Display FormatViewing multiple pictures and videos Reviewing pictures and videosViewing single pictures and videos Playing a videoDeleting pictures and videos Changing optional review settingsSetup Menu Slide ShowMagnifying pictures Tagging pictures and videos for albumsPress to see different parts of the picture Running a slide show Press the Menu button to return to Review modeProtecting pictures and videos from deletion Starting the slide showRunning a continuous slide show loop To cancel the Slide Show, press the OK buttonChanging the slide show display interval Highlight Begin Show, then press the OK buttonCopying pictures and videos Viewing picture and video informationPress the Review button, then press the Menu button Minimum system requirements Installing the softwareInstall the software Windows 98, 98SE, ME, 2000 SP1, or XP OSLoad the software Print Favorites Sharing pictures and videosTagging pictures for printing Sharing on your cameraSecond-tag on your camera Tagging pictures and videos for emailingPrinting tagged pictures Press the OK button Press the Share button to exitNeed help? Using favorites on your computerTagging pictures and videos as favorites Third-transfer and emailTurn off the camera Plug the labeled end of the USB cable Transferring pictures and videos with the USB cablePrinting pictures from your computer Turn on the cameraOrdering prints online Printing from an optional SD/MMC cardPrinting without a computer Troubleshooting Camera problemsProblem Cause Solution File format is Video Out setting isLens is dirty Clean the lens UnrecognizedFor the flash to be When a card isFlash is not on Turn on the flash Underexposed Effective SubjectCamera/computer communications Message Cause Solution Camera screen messagesMemory card is Reset the clockBeen reset Unreadable Format the card Memory cardStatus Cause Solution Software help Getting helpHelpful Web links Telephone customer support800 901 United States 800 235 India 91 22 617 Greece0870 243 585 726Camera specifications AppendixKodak EasyShare CX7300 digital camera Tips, safety, maintenance Picture storage capacity Clean the lens and camera screenImage storage capacities Approximate number of picturesVideo storage capacity Power-saving featuresUpgrading your software and firmware Regulatory compliance FCC compliance and advisoryCanadian DOC statement Status icons Turning Liveview default on/off Installing, 2 About, 15 accessoriesAuto mode AlbumDownloading pictures DeletingDock FlashUsing, 8 modes Auto Night Magnify, 18 maintenance, camera, 39 memoryMenu button, ii, 11 review mode, 17 Setup Menu, 14 Share LCD liquid crystal display. See cam- era screenSetup Menu, 14 Share Button, ii, 9, 24 menu Play Video, 16 powerProtecting Safety Tagging, 13, 18 takingViewfinder, ii lens Using camera screen as Specifications, camera, 38 statusUSB cable camera port, ii connecting camera FavoritesViewing Wrist strap post Zoom, digitalWindows OS