Kodak EasyShare CX7310 digital camera User's Guide www.kodak.com For interactive tutorials, www.kodak.com/go/howto For help with your camera, www.kodak.com/go/cx7310support Eastman Kodak Company 343 State Street Rochester, New York 14650 © Eastman Kodak Company, 2004 All screen images are simulated. Kodak and EasyShare are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company. P/N 4J1142 Product features Front view 4 5 6 7 3 8 2 1 1 Grip 2 Wrist strap post 3 Self Timer/Video light 4 Shutter button 5 Mode dial/Power 6 Flash unit 7 Viewfinder lens 8 Lens www.kodak.com/go/support i Product features Back view 6 5 7 8 9 10 11 4 3 12 13 14 2 1 15 1 Camera screen (LCD: liquid crystal display) 2 Share button 3 Controller buttons (4) 4 OK button 5 Delete button 6 Viewfinder 7 Ready light 8 Mode dial/Power 9 Shutter button 10 Flash/Status button 11 Grip 12 Slot for optional SD/MMC card 13 Menu button 14 USB (Universal Serial Bus) port 15 Review button ii www.kodak.com/go/support Product features Top and bottom views 1 2 3 4 5 6 Top 1 Shutter button 2 Mode dial/Power Bottom 3 Battery door 4 Tripod socket/locator for dock 5 Dock connector 6 Locator for dock www.kodak.com/go/support iii Table of contents 1 1 Getting started ........................................................................... 1 Package contents.............................................................................. 1 Installing the software first ................................................................ 1 Loading the batteries ........................................................................ 2 Important battery information ........................................................... 3 Turning the camera on and off .......................................................... 4 Selecting a language ......................................................................... 5 Setting the date and time .................................................................. 5 Checking camera and picture status ................................................. 6 Storing pictures and videos on an SD/MMC card................................ 7 2 Taking pictures and videos ......................................................... 8 Taking a picture ................................................................................ 8 Taking a video .................................................................................. 8 Using the camera screen as a viewfinder ........................................... 9 Reviewing the picture or video just taken........................................... 9 Using digital zoom .......................................................................... 10 Using the flash................................................................................ 11 Changing picture-taking settings ..................................................... 12 Putting yourself in the picture or video............................................. 13 Pre-tagging for album names .......................................................... 14 Customizing your camera ................................................................ 15 3 Reviewing pictures and videos ................................................. 17 Viewing single pictures and videos .................................................. 17 Viewing multiple pictures and videos ............................................... 17 Playing a video................................................................................ 17 Deleting pictures and videos............................................................ 18 Changing optional review settings................................................... 18 Magnifying pictures......................................................................... 19 Tagging pictures and videos for albums ........................................... 19 Protecting pictures and videos from deletion.................................... 20 Running a slide show ...................................................................... 20 Displaying pictures and videos on a television.................................. 21 Copying pictures and videos ............................................................ 22 Viewing picture and video information............................................. 22 iv www.kodak.com/go/support Table of contents 4 Installing the software ............................................................. 23 Minimum system requirements ........................................................ 23 Install the software ......................................................................... 23 5 Sharing pictures and videos ..................................................... 25 Tagging pictures for printing............................................................ 25 Tagging pictures and videos for emailing ......................................... 26 Tagging pictures and videos as favorites .......................................... 27 Need help? ..................................................................................... 27 6 Transferring and printing pictures ............................................ 28 Transferring pictures and videos with the USB cable......................... 28 Printing pictures from your computer ............................................... 28 Ordering prints online ..................................................................... 29 Printing from an optional SD/MMC card .......................................... 29 Printing without a computer............................................................ 29 7 Troubleshooting ....................................................................... 30 Camera problems............................................................................ 30 Camera/computer communications.................................................. 33 Camera screen messages ................................................................ 34 Camera ready light status................................................................ 36 8 Getting help ............................................................................. 37 Helpful Web links............................................................................ 37 Software help.................................................................................. 37 Telephone customer support ........................................................... 37 9 Appendix .................................................................................. 39 Camera specifications ..................................................................... 39 Tips, safety, maintenance ................................................................ 40 Image storage capacities ................................................................. 41 Power-saving features..................................................................... 42 Upgrading your software and firmware............................................ 42 Regulatory compliance .................................................................... 42 www.kodak.com/go/support v 1 Getting started 1 3 Package contents 2 1 Camera and wrist strap 3 USB cable 4 2 Custom dock insert (for compatible 4 2-AA non-rechargeable starter batteries Kodak EasyShare camera dock or printer dock) Not shown: Getting Started kit that includes User's Guide, Start Here! guide, Kodak EasyShare software CD. (In some countries, the User's Guide is provided on a CD. Contents may change without notice.) Installing the software first IMPORTANT: Install the software from the Kodak EasyShare software CD before connecting the camera to the computer. Failure to do so may cause the software to load incorrectly. See Installing the software, page 23 or the Start Here! guide included with the camera. 1 www.kodak.com/go/support Getting started Loading the batteries Two AA non-rechargeable starter batteries are included with your camera. For information on approved battery types and extending battery life, see page 3. 1 Make sure the Mode dial is set to Off (see page 4). 2 On the bottom of the camera, slide the battery door and lift to open. 3 Insert the batteries, as shown. 4 Close the battery door. AA Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery Pack (optional) If you purchased an optional Kodak EasyShare Ni-MH rechargeable battery pack (also included with the Kodak EasyShare camera dock or printer dock), insert it as shown. CRV3 (optional) If you purchased an optional Kodak CRV3 lithium battery, insert it as shown. www.kodak.com/go/support 2 Getting started Important battery information Battery safety and handling Do not allow batteries to touch metal objects, including coins. Otherwise, a battery may short circuit, discharge energy, become hot, or leak. For rechargeable battery disposal information, visit the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation Web site at www.rbrc.com. Kodak battery replacement types/battery life Your camera can use the following types of batteries. Actual battery life may vary based on usage. CRV3 lithium battery AA (2) lithium batteries Ni-MH rechargeable battery pack* (per charge) AA (2) Ni-MH rechargeable batteries (per charge) AA (2) non-rechargeable Kodak digital starter batteries (included with camera) 0 250 - 350 350 - 500 200 - 300 200 - 300 150 - 250 500 Battery Life (Approx. number of pictures) * Included with the Kodak EasyShare camera dock and printer dock We do not recommend or support alkaline batteries. For acceptable battery life, and to make sure your camera operates dependably, use the replacement batteries listed above. Extending battery life Limit the following activities that quickly deplete battery power: ­ Reviewing your pictures on the camera screen (see page 17) ­ Using the camera screen as a viewfinder (see page 9) ­ Excessive use of the flash 3 www.kodak.com/go/support Getting started Visit www.kodak.com/go/cx7310accessories for: Kodak EasyShare camera dock--powers your camera, transfers pictures to your computer, and charges the included Kodak EasyShare Ni-MH rechargeable battery pack. Kodak EasyShare printer dock--powers your camera, makes 4 x 6 prints with or without a computer, transfers pictures, and charges the included Kodak EasyShare Ni-MH rechargeable battery pack. Dirt on the battery contacts can affect battery life. Wipe the contacts with a clean, dry cloth before loading batteries in the camera. Battery performance is reduced at temperatures below 41° F (5° C). Carry spare batteries when using your camera in cold weather, and keep them warm. Do not discard cold batteries that do not work; when they return to room temperature, they may be usable. For more information on batteries, visit www.kodak.com/global/en/service/batteries/batteryUsage.jhtml. Turning the camera on and off Ready light Turn the Mode dial from Off to any other position. The ready light blinks green while the camera performs a self-check, then glows green when the camera is ready. To turn off the camera, turn the Mode dial to Off. The camera completes operations that are in process. Changing the display If you want to Turn the camera screen on or off. Change the camera screen setting so that it is on whenever the camera is on. Show/Hide the status icons. Then do this Press the OK button. See Liveview, page 15. Press . www.kodak.com/go/support 4 Getting started Selecting a language Selecting a language, first time The Language screen is displayed the first time you turn on the camera. Press to highlight a language, then press the OK button. The Set Date & Time screen is displayed in the current language (see Setting the date & time, first time). Selecting a language, anytime 1 In any mode, press the Menu button. 2 Press to highlight Setup Menu , then press the OK button. 3 Highlight Language , then press the OK button. 4 Highlight a language, then press the OK button. 5 Press the Menu button to exit. The text is displayed in the selected language. Setting the date and time Setting the date & time, first time The Date & Time have been reset message appears after the Language screen the first time you turn on the camera. It may also appear if the batteries are removed for an extended time. 1 SET DATE & TIME is highlighted. Press the OK button. (Select CANCEL to set the date and time at a later time.) 2 Go to Step 4 below, Setting the date & time, anytime. Setting the date & time, anytime 1 In any mode, press the Menu button. 2 Press to highlight Setup Menu , then press the OK button. to advance to the 3 Highlight Date & Time, then press the OK button. 4 Press to adjust the date and time. Press next setting. 5 www.kodak.com/go/support Getting started 5 When finished, press the OK button. 6 Press the Menu button to exit. NOTE: Depending on your computer operating system, Kodak EasyShare software may update the camera clock when you connect the camera. See the ...