Kodak EasyShare CX6230 zoom digital camera User’s Guide
Eastman Kodak Company, 2003 All screen images are simulated
P/N 6B8755
Eastman Kodak Company 343 State Street Rochester, New York
Product Overview
Front View
optional AC adapter
Back View
Product Overview
Product Overview
Side View
1 A/V Out, for television viewing 2 Slot for optional SD/MMC card
3 USB Port
1 Shutter button 2 Mode dial
Top and Bottom Views
3 Battery door 4 Tripod socket/locator, dock 5 Dock connector
Product Overview
Taking Pictures
Table of Contents
Getting Started
Setting Color Mode
Using the Flash
3 Taking Videos
4 Reviewing Pictures and Videos
Formatting Internal Memory or SD/MMC Card
6 Customizing Your Camera Settings
5 Sharing Pictures and Videos
8 Connecting Camera to Computer
7 Installing the Software
9 Using the Camera Dock
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Camera Specifications
Troubleshooting
Tips, Safety, Maintenance
Power-Saving Features
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1 Getting Started
Install Software First
Need This User Guide in Larger Print?
See the Start Here! guide or Installing the Software, page
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What Can I Do With My Camera?
What Can I Do With My Pictures and Videos?
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Package Contents
1 Camera
4 USB cable
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Loading the Batteries
2 Thread the long loop through the short loop 3 Pull until secure
Attaching the Wrist Strap
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Turning the Camera On and Off
Using the OK Button and 4-way Controller
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Counterclockwise for Still capture modes
Change the Liveview setting
Adjusting the Display
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If you want to
Setting the Date & Time, First Time
Setting the Date and Time
Setting the Date & Time, Anytime
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Chapter
Checking Camera Status
Capture Modes
Camera Screen Icons
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Chapter
Inserting an MMC/SD Card
Choosing Internal Memory or SD/MMC Card
Managing Your Storage Location Setting
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Internal Memory
Checking a Picture or Video’s Location
Checking Your Storage Setting
Turn the Mode dial from the Off position, or
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Chapter
Important Battery Information
Kodak Battery Replacement Types/Battery Life
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Extending Battery Life
Battery Safety and Handling
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Take a Picture
2 Taking Pictures
The camera screen displays the mode name and description
See Flash Settings in Each Mode, page
Use this mode
Picture-Taking Modes
Chapter
Auto
IMPORTANT Liveview significantly reduces battery life
Liveview-Framing with the Camera Screen
When the ready light blinks green, the
Turn the Mode dial to any Still capture
Chapter
Quickview-Reviewing the Picture Just Taken
Delete
picture for print, email, or as a Favorite
Using the Digital Zoom
Using the Optical Zoom
Chapter
The camera screen displays the zoomed image and the magnification
Setting the Flash
Using the Flash
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Flash Range
Default
Flash Settings in Each Mode
Settings
Default Flash
To Access the Capture Menu
To Return to Capture from Another Mode
Changing Picture-Taking Options
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Mode dial
Changing Optional Settings
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Turn for picture taking modes
Picture Quality page Color Mode page
Self Timer page
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Picture Taking Modes
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Putting Yourself in the Picture
The Self Timer icon appears in the status area
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Setting Exposure Compensation
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Setting Picture Quality
appears in the status area
appears in the status area
Turn On Burst
Taking a Burst Series of Pictures
Take the Pictures
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Sepia-for pictures with a reddish-brown, antique look
Setting Color Mode
Chapter
First-On Your Computer
Pre-tagging for Album Names
Second-On Your Camera
Chapter
Chapter
Placing the Date on Pictures
Third-Transfer to Your Computer
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Setting the Orientation Sensor
Taking a Video
3 Taking Videos
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Quickview-Reviewing the Video Just Taken
Share it Press the Share button to tag the
video for email or as a Favorite see page
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Changing Optional Video Settings
Using the Optical Zoom
First-On Your Computer
Pre-tagging for Album Names
Second-On Your Camera
Third-Transfer to Your Computer
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Putting Yourself in the Video
The Self Timer icon appears in the status area
The Self Timer turns off after you record
The Self Timer/Video light blinks slowly
Self Timer
Chapter
Viewing Single Pictures and Videos
4 Reviewing Pictures and Videos
indicate the applied features. See
The camera screen displays the last
Playing a Video
Viewing Multiple Pictures and Videos
Chapter
Thumbnails of nine pictures and videos are displayed at once
PICTURE or VIDEO-deletes the displayed picture or video
Deleting Pictures and Videos
Chapter
Magnifying Pictures
Changing Optional Review Settings
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page
Protect icon
Protecting Pictures and Videos From Deletion
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First-On Your Computer
Tagging Pictures/Videos for Albums
Second-On Your Camera
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Starting the Slide Show
Running a Slide Show
Changing the Slide Show Display Interval
The interval setting remains until you change it
Running a Continuous Slide Show Loop
Displaying Pictures/Videos on a Television
Chapter
The camera screen turns off the
Chapter
Copying Pictures and Videos
Before you copy, make sure that
Copy pictures or videos
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Displaying Video Date
Viewing Picture/Video Information
Tagged Pictures
When Can I Tag My Pictures and Videos?
5 Sharing Pictures and Videos
Printing Tagged Pictures
Tagging Pictures for Printing
area. The default quantity is one. To
change the default, see page
Second-Tag On Your Camera
Tagging Pictures and Videos for Emailing
Third-Transfer and Email
First-On Your Computer
Need Help?
Using Favorites On Your Computer
Tagging Pictures and Videos as Favorites
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To Access Setup Mode/Menus
6 Customizing Your Camera Settings
Setup Menus
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Turning Off Quickview
Changing the Default Print Quantity
4 Press to select the new default quantity, then press the OK button
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Chapter
Turning On Liveview in Still Modes
IMPORTANT Liveview significantly reduces battery life
Chapter
Changing Digital Zoom
This setting remains until you change it
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Setting Video Out
Selecting a Language
Viewing Camera Information
Formatting Internal Memory or SD/MMC Card
When the formatting is complete, the Setup menu appears
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Windows System Requirements
7 Installing the Software
Chapter
Mac OS X System Requirements
Mac OS 8.6 and 9.x System Requirements
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Install the Software
Mac OS 8.6 or 9.x-on the install window, click Continue
Mac OS X-follow the on-screen instructions
4 Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software
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Transferring Pictures With the USB Cable
8 Connecting Camera to Computer
Print With or Without a Computer
Printing Pictures From Your Computer
Printing From an Optional SD/MMC Card
Ordering Prints Online
Your AC adapter may differ from the one pictured
9 Using the Camera Dock 6000
Camera Dock 6000 Package Contents
Install the Custom Insert
Installing the Custom Camera Insert
Remove the Universal Insert
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Chapter
Connecting the Camera Dock
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Installing the Rechargeable Battery
If a rechargeable battery is in the camera
Docking the Camera
the first battery charging light glows
The camera is now powered by the
Charging Lights Status
Charging the Battery
Chapter
Charging Lights Cause
Transferring Pictures With the Dock
Need Help Using the Software?
Transfer Light Status
Chapter
Reviewing Pictures and Videos
Camera Dock 6000 Specifications
Specifications-Kodak EasyShare camera dock
Chapter
Earlier Cameras and Docks
Troubleshooting-Camera Dock
Problem
Solution
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Camera Problems
10 Troubleshooting
Problem
Solution
Solution
Problem
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Cause
Solution
Problem
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Cause
Solution
Problem
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Cause
Problem
Camera/Computer Communications
Solution
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Problem
SD/MMC Cards and Internal Memory
Solution
Problem
Problem
Camera Screen Messages
Solution
Solution
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Solution
Message
Cause
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Solution
Message
Cause
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Solution
Message
Cause
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Solution
Message
Cause
Solution
Camera Ready Light Status
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Status
when the light turns green
Solution
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Status
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Helpful Web Links
11 Getting Help
Help in this Manual
Software Help
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Telephone Customer Support
Before You Call
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Telephone Numbers
Spain/Espana
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Kodak EasyShare CX6230 zoom digital camera
Camera Specifications
12 Appendix
Kodak EasyShare CX6230 zoom digital camera
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Close-up Wide 3.9 to 23.6 in. 10 cm to
Liquid Crystal Display, LCD
Feature
Original Factory Settings
Factory Setting
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Shutter Speeds
Tips, Safety, Maintenance
Upgrading Your Software and Firmware
Picture-Taking Mode Available Shutter Speeds
Video Storage Capacity
Storage Capacities
Chapter
Minutes/seconds of video
Picture Storage Capacity
Locating Pictures and Videos on a Card
Chapter
Best
Picture Naming Conventions
Power-Saving Features
Chapter
If No
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Optional AC Adapter
Chapter
FCC Compliance and Advisory
Canadian DOC Statement
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Numerics
Index
B batteries
C cable
Index
D date
I icons
G grip
H help
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Page
this user guide, 1 without a computer
turning off, 56 using, 20
product overview, ii protecting pictures, videos
file names, 101 formatting, 60 inserting, 11 printing from
T tagging
V videos
Index
viewfinder lens, i location using camera screen, 19 viewing
wide angle button, ii Windows OS
Z zoom