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
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
Getting Started
Table of Contents
Taking Pictures
Setting Color Mode
Using the Flash
3 Taking Videos
4 Reviewing Pictures and Videos
5 Sharing Pictures and Videos
6 Customizing Your Camera Settings
Formatting Internal Memory or SD/MMC Card
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
What Can I Do With My Pictures and Videos?
What Can I Do With My Camera?
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Chapter
Package Contents
1 Camera
4 USB cable
Chapter
Loading the Batteries
Chapter
Attaching the Wrist Strap
2 Thread the long loop through the short loop 3 Pull until secure
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
Chapter
Camera Screen Icons
Capture Modes
Chapter
Inserting an MMC/SD Card
Choosing Internal Memory or SD/MMC Card
Managing Your Storage Location Setting
Chapter
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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Kodak Battery Replacement Types/Battery Life
Important Battery Information
Chapter
Battery Safety and Handling
Extending Battery Life
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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
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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
Chapter
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
Chapter
Mode dial
Changing Optional Settings
Chapter
Turn for picture taking modes
Picture Quality page Color Mode page
Self Timer page
Chapter
Picture Taking Modes
The Self Timer icon appears in the status area
Putting Yourself in the Picture
Chapter
Chapter
Setting Exposure Compensation
Chapter
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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Chapter
Setting Color Mode
Sepia-for pictures with a reddish-brown, antique look
First-On Your Computer
Pre-tagging for Album Names
Second-On Your Camera
Chapter
Third-Transfer to Your Computer
Placing the Date on Pictures
Chapter
Chapter
Setting the Orientation Sensor
Taking a Video
3 Taking Videos
Chapter
Quickview-Reviewing the Video Just Taken
Share it Press the Share button to tag the
video for email or as a Favorite see page
Using the Optical Zoom
Changing Optional Video Settings
Chapter
First-On Your Computer
Pre-tagging for Album Names
Second-On Your Camera
Third-Transfer to Your Computer
The Self Timer icon appears in the status area
Putting Yourself in the Video
Chapter
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
Chapter
Deleting Pictures and Videos
PICTURE or VIDEO-deletes the displayed picture or video
Magnifying Pictures
Changing Optional Review Settings
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page
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Protecting Pictures and Videos From Deletion
Protect icon
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
Viewing Picture/Video Information
Displaying Video Date
Chapter
5 Sharing Pictures and Videos
When Can I Tag My Pictures and Videos?
Tagged Pictures
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
page
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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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
Viewing Camera Information
Formatting Internal Memory or SD/MMC Card
When the formatting is complete, the Setup menu appears
Chapter
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
Print With or Without a Computer
Printing Pictures From Your Computer
Printing From an Optional SD/MMC Card
Ordering Prints Online
Camera Dock 6000 Package Contents
9 Using the Camera Dock 6000
Your AC adapter may differ from the one pictured
Install the Custom Insert
Installing the Custom Camera Insert
Remove the Universal Insert
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Chapter
Connecting the Camera Dock
Chapter
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
Chapter
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
Before You Call
Telephone Customer Support
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Chapter
Telephone Numbers
Spain/Espana
Chapter
12 Appendix
Camera Specifications
Kodak EasyShare CX6230 zoom digital camera
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
Chapter
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
Chapter
Optional AC Adapter
Canadian DOC Statement
FCC Compliance and Advisory
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Numerics
Index
B batteries
C cable
Index
D date
H help
G grip
I icons
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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