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