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