KODAK EASYSHARE CX4230 Zoom Digital Camera User's Guide Visit Kodak on the World Wide Web at www.kodak.com Eastman Kodak Company 343 State Street Rochester, New York 14650 © Eastman Kodak Company, 2002 Kodak and EasyShare are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company. P/N 6B8026 Product Overview Camera Front 1 2 3 7a O N O F F 4 5 6 7b 1 2 3 4 Shutter button Flash unit On / Off switch Viewfinder lens 5 6 7a 7b Self Timer light Lens with built-in cover USB connector DC in connector Camera Bottom 1 2 3 1 Camera Dock connector (door shown closed) 2 Tripod mount socket 3 Battery door iii Product Overview Camera Back 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 14 13 12 11 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Viewfinder Ready light Menu button Flash button Share button Shutter button 4-way arrow / Zoom button 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Video out port Wrist strap post MMC/SD card door Review button Delete button Select button LCD iv Table of Contents 1 Getting Started ...................................................................1 Install the Software First........................................................1 Need This Guide in Large Print? .............................................1 What Can I Do With My KODAK EASYSHARE CX4230 Zoom Digital Camera?...............................................................2 What Can I Do With My Digital Pictures? ...........................2 Camera Package Contents .................................................... 3 Attaching the Wrist Strap .................................................... 4 Loading the Batteries ............................................................. 4 Turning the Camera On and Off ............................................ 5 Using the 4-Way Arrow/Zoom Button ................................ 6 Selecting a Language............................................................... 6 Setting the Clock .......................................................................7 Checking Camera Status........................................................ 8 Inserting an MMC/SD Card.................................................... 9 Choosing Internal Memory or MMC/SD Card...................10 Camera Modes ........................................................................... 11 2 Taking Pictures--Capture Mode .................................13 Take a Picture Anytime..........................................................13 Taking a Picture........................................................................13 Liveview--Using the LCD to Frame Your Subject .......... 14 Quickview--Reviewing the Picture Just Taken ................ 15 Using the Flash.........................................................................16 v Using Optical Zoom ..................................................................17 Using Digital Zoom....................................................................17 Changing Picture-Taking Options........................................18 3 Reviewing Pictures--Review Mode ............................ 25 To Enter Review Mode............................................................ 25 To Access the Review Menus ..............................................26 Viewing Single Pictures.......................................................... 27 Viewing Multiple Pictures...................................................... 27 Deleting Pictures ....................................................................28 Protecting Pictures From Deletion ...................................28 Running a Slide Show.............................................................29 Displaying Pictures on a Television....................................30 Copying Pictures ...................................................................... 31 Magnifying Pictures ............................................................... 32 Viewing Picture Information ................................................. 32 4 Tagging Pictures--Share Mode ................................. 33 When Can I Tag My Pictures? ..............................................33 To Access Share Mode/Menus...........................................33 Tagging Pictures for Printing ..............................................34 Tagging Pictures for Emailing .............................................35 Tagging Pictures as Favorites........................................... 36 5 Customizing Camera Settings--Setup Mode ........37 To Access Setup Mode/Menus........................................... 37 vi Chapter Returning to the Previous Menu ........................................38 Changing the Print Quantity Default ...............................38 Turning Off Quickview ............................................................. 39 Turning On Liveview ................................................................. 39 Setting Video Out...................................................................40 Formatting Memory or MMC/SD Card ..............................41 Viewing Camera Information ................................................ 42 6 Installing the Software ................................................ 43 System Requirements .......................................................... 43 Install the Software .............................................................. 45 7 Connecting to the Computer ........................................47 Important--Before You Connect .......................................47 Connecting to the Computer................................................47 Transferring Pictures to Your Computer ........................ 48 Printing Pictures from Your Computer ............................48 Printing From an MMC/SD Card ........................................48 8 Using the KODAK EASYSHARE Camera Dock II .. 49 Camera Dock Package Contents ....................................... 49 Installing the Camera Insert ...............................................50 Connecting the Camera Dock................................................51 Installing the Battery Pack in the Camera..................... 52 Docking the Camera............................................................... 53 Charging the Battery Pack.................................................. 54 Transferring Pictures ............................................................ 55 vii Chapter Caution When Using a Tripod............................................... 55 Earlier Camera Dock Model..................................................56 9 Troubleshooting ...............................................................57 Troubleshooting--Camera ................................................... 57 Troubleshooting--Camera Dock II .......................................71 10 Getting Help ....................................................................75 Helpful Web Links..................................................................... 75 Help in this User Guide ......................................................... 75 Software Help .......................................................................... 75 Telephone Customer Support.............................................. 76 11 Appendix ............................................................................ 79 Camera Specifications.......................................................... 79 Original Factory Settings--Camera..................................81 Upgrading Your Software and Firmware........................... 81 Tips, Safety, Maintenance ...................................................82 Picture Storage Capacities.................................................83 Locating Pictures on an MMC/SD Card...........................83 Card File Naming Conventions ............................................84 Using Your Batteries.............................................................85 Battery-Saving Features.................................................... 86 Optional AC Adapter ............................................................ 86 Camera Dock II Specifications ............................................ 87 Regulatory Information ........................................................ 88 viii 1 Getting Started Install the Software First It is important to install the KODAK EASYSHARE Software on your computer before you connect the camera to the computer or attempt to transfer pictures. See Chapter 6, Installing the Software or the Quick Start Guide for directions. Need This Guide in Large Print? For a large print version of this User's Guide: 1 Go to http://www.kodak.com/go/cx4230support. 2 Under Explore EasyShare, click Service and Support. 3 Under Manuals/Guides, View PDF, click your language to open the User's Guide. 4 On a WINDOWS-based computer or a MACINTOSH OS 8.6/9.X: m With the User's Guide open; from the File menu, select Print. m In the Print window, select Fit to Page. This is important! On MACINTOSH OS X: m With the User's Guide open; from the File menu, select Page Setup. m Change Scale to 200%. This is important! 5 Print as usual. 1 Chapter 1 What Can I Do With My KODAK EASYSHARE CX4230 Zoom Digital Camera? Take Pictures --Enjoy point-and-shoot operation with flash, self timer, and optical zoom features. Review --Display, protect, and delete pictures. Share--Tag your pictures for printing, emailing, and as Favorites. Set Up --Customize your camera settings. What Can I Do With My Digital Pictures? Install the software from the KODAK EASYSHARE Software CD*, then: Transfer--transfer pictures to your computer. Share--automatically print, order online prints, and email your tagged pictures. Organize--use Favorites to easily organize, find, and retrieve your pictures on the computer. Edit--add special effects to your pictures, make a custom slide show, fix red-eye, crop, rotate, and much more. Print--print pictures directly to your home printer or order prints from an online print provider. Or purchase an optional KODAK MMC (Multimedia) card or an SD (Secure Digital) card and: m Automatically print to any printer with an MMC/SD slot m Make prints at any KODAK Picture Maker m Take the card to your local photo retailer for professional printing Refer to the Quick Start Guide or KODAK EASYSHARE Software Help for details on working with your pictures. * Some MACINTOSH operating systems may support limited KODAK EASYSHARE Software features. 2 Chapter 1 Camera Package Contents Camera Wrist strap USB cable 2 Video cable (for viewing pictures on a television) 4 3 5 Custom camera insert* 6 KODAK CRV3 Lithium Battery or equivalent** (not shown) 7 User's Guide or CD, Software CD, and Quick Start Guide (not shown) NOTE: *The custom camera insert perfectly fits your camera to the optional KODAK EASYSHARE Camera Dock II. DO NOT DISCARD. 1 5 1 2 3 4 ** If your camera was packaged with a KODAK EASYSHARE Camera Dock II, you received the KODAK EASYSHARE Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery Pack and AC power adapter. For details, see page 49. A KODAK EASYSHARE Camera Dock II may also be purchased separately at your Kodak retail dealer or by visiting our Web site at http://www.kodak.com/go/accessories. 3 Chapter 1 Attaching the Wrist Strap 1 Thread the short loop of the strap through the wrist strap post. 2 Thread the long end of the strap through the short loop. Pull until secure. Loading the Batteries A KODAK CRV3 Lithium Battery, or equivalent, is included with your camera.* 1 Turn off the camera. 2 On the bottom of the camera, slide the battery door and lift to open. batteries.* O PE N 3 Insert the CRV3 Lithium battery or 2, AA or 4 Close the battery door. IMPORTANT BATTERY INFORMATION For acceptable battery life and to make sure your camera operates dependably, do not use alkaline batteries. See page 85 for the types of batteries you can use in your camera. * If your camera was packaged with a KODAK EASYSHARE Camera Dock II, see page 52 for details on using the KODAK EASYSHARE Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery Pack. 4 Chapter 1 Turning the Camera On and Off 1 Slide the On/Off switch to the On position. ON O FF The ready light blinks green while the camera performs a self-check, then glows steady green when the camera is ready to take pictures. 2 To turn off the camera, slide the On/Off switch to the Off position. The camera completes operations that are in process. Built-in Lens Cover The lens has a built-in cover that protects it from dust and scratches. The cover opens when the camera is turned on and closes when the camera is turned off. 5 Chapter 1 Using the 4-Way Arrow/Zoom Button Navigating--use and (W/T) to scroll through your pictures and menus. Zoom--use (W/T) to zoom in or out when taking pictures. See page 17. Selecting a Language You can display menus and screen messages in different languages. The Language screen is automatically displayed the first time you turn on the camera. If this is the first time the camera has been turned on, go to step 4. To cha ...