Kodak EasyShare CX7430 zoom 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/cx7430support Eastman Kodak Company 343 State Street Rochester, New York 14650 © Eastman Kodak Company, 2003 All screen images are simulated. Kodak and EasyShare are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company. P/N 6B8807 Product features Front View 6 7 8 9 10 11 5 4 3 2 1 1 2 3 4 5 Microphone Light sensor Self Timer/Video light Wrist strap post Grip 6 7 8 9 Shutter button Mode dial/Power Speaker Flash unit 10 Viewfinder 11 Lens/Lens cover Side View 1 2 3 1 2 3 A/V Out, for television viewing Slot for optional SD/MMC card USB Port i Product features Back View 8 9 10 11 7 12 6 13 14 5 4 3 2 1 1 Camera screen (LCD) 2 Share button 3 OK button (press) 4 4-way controller 5 DC-In (3V) 6 Delete button 7 Viewfinder 8 9 Ready light Self Timer/Burst button 10 Flash/status button 11 Zoom (Wide Angle/Telephoto) ,for optional AC adapter 12 Grip 13 Menu button 14 Review button ii Product features Top and Bottom Views 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Top 1 Speaker 2 Power light 3 Mode dial/Power 4 Shutter button Bottom 5 6 7 8 Locator for EasyShare camera dock or printer dock Dock connector Tripod socket/locator for EasyShare camera dock or printer dock Battery door iii 1 Table of contents 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 Setting the date and time .................................................................. 5 Checking camera and picture status .................................................. 6 Storing pictures on an SD/MMC card ................................................. 7 2 Taking pictures and videos ......................................................... 8 Taking a picture ................................................................................ 8 Taking a video .................................................................................. 8 Camera modes.................................................................................. 9 Using the camera screen as a viewfinder ......................................... 10 Reviewing the picture or video just taken......................................... 12 Using optical zoom ......................................................................... 13 Using digital zoom .......................................................................... 13 Using the flash................................................................................ 14 Putting yourself in the picture.......................................................... 16 Putting yourself in the video ............................................................ 16 Taking a burst series of pictures....................................................... 17 Changing picture-taking settings ..................................................... 18 Customizing your camera ................................................................ 21 Pre-tagging for album names .......................................................... 23 3 Reviewing pictures and videos ................................................. 24 Viewing single pictures and videos .................................................. 24 Viewing multiple pictures and videos ............................................... 24 Playing a video................................................................................ 25 Deleting pictures and videos............................................................ 25 Changing optional review settings................................................... 26 Magnifying pictures......................................................................... 26 Protecting pictures and videos from deletion.................................... 27 Tagging pictures/videos for albums.................................................. 27 Running a slide show ...................................................................... 28 Copying pictures and videos ............................................................ 30 Viewing picture/video information ................................................... 30 iv Table of contents 4 Installing the software ............................................................. 31 Minimum system requirements ........................................................ 31 Install the software ......................................................................... 32 5 Sharing pictures and videos ..................................................... 33 When can I tag my pictures and videos? .......................................... 33 Tagging pictures for printing............................................................ 34 Tagging pictures and videos for emailing ......................................... 35 Tagging pictures as favorites ........................................................... 36 6 Connecting camera to computer .............................................. 38 Transferring pictures with the USB cable.......................................... 38 Printing pictures from your computer ............................................... 39 Ordering prints online ..................................................................... 39 Printing from an optional SD/MMC card .......................................... 39 Printing without a computer............................................................ 39 7 Troubleshooting ....................................................................... 40 Camera problems............................................................................ 40 Camera screen messages ................................................................ 43 Camera ready light status................................................................ 46 8 Getting help ............................................................................. 47 Helpful links.................................................................................... 47 Software help.................................................................................. 47 Telephone customer support ........................................................... 47 9 Appendix .................................................................................. 49 Camera specifications ..................................................................... 49 Tips, safety, maintenance ................................................................ 51 Storage capacities ........................................................................... 51 Power-saving features..................................................................... 52 Upgrading your software and firmware............................................ 52 Regulatory compliance .................................................................... 53 v 1 Getting started 4 Package contents 1 2 5 3 1 Camera with wrist strap 2 Custom dock insert (for EasyShare camera dock or printer dock) 3 2 AA non-rechargeable starter batteries 4 USB cable 5 Audio/Video cable (for viewing pictures and videos on television) Not shown: User's guide (may be provided on a CD), Start Here! guide, Kodak EasyShare software CD. Contents may change without notice. Installing the software first IMPORTANT: Install the software from the Kodak EasyShare software CD before connecting the camera (or dock) to the computer. Otherwise, the software may load incorrectly. See the Start Here! guide or Installing the software, page 31. 1 Getting started Loading the batteries Two AA non-rechargeable starter batteries are included with your camera. For information on replacing batteries and extending battery life, see page 3. 1 Turn the Mode dial to Off. 2 On the bottom of the camera, slide the battery door and lift to open. 3 Insert the AA batteries as shown. 4 Close the battery door. 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. If you purchased an optional Kodak CRV3 lithium battery (non-rechargeable), insert it as shown. See Kodak battery replacement types/battery life for the other types of batteries you can use in your camera. 2 Getting started Important battery information Kodak battery replacement types/battery life 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 Battery Life (Approx. number of pictures) * Included with the Kodak EasyShare camera dock and printer dock 250 - 350 200 - 300 350 - 500 200 - 300 150 - 250 500 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 24) ­ Using the camera screen as a viewfinder (see page 10) ­ Excessive use of the flash 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). When using your camera in cold weather, carry spare batteries and keep them warm. Do not discard cold batteries that do not work; when they return to room temperature, they may be usable. 3 Getting started Visit www.kodak.com/go/cx7430accessories 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. Kodak 3-volt AC adapter--powers your camera IMPORTANT: Do not use a 5-volt AC adapter (included with the Kodak EasyShare camera dock or printer dock) to power your camera. For more information on batteries, see www.kodak.com/global/en/service/batteries/batteryUsage.jhtml 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, see the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation Web site at www.rbrc.com. Turning the camera on and off Turn the Mode dial from Off to any other position. The Power light turns on. The Ready light blinks green while the camera performs a self-check, then turns off when the camera is ready. To turn off the camera, turn the Mode dial to Off. The camera completes operations that are in process. 4 Getting started 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 21. Press . Setting the date and time Setting the date & time, first time The Date and Time have been reset message appears the first time you turn on the camera or if the battery is 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 Turn on the camera. Press the Menu button. 2 Press 3 Press 4 Press setting. to highlight Setup Menu, then press the OK button. to highlight Date & Time , then press the OK button. to advance to the next to adjust the date and time. Press 5 When finished, press the OK button. 6 Press the Menu button to exit the menu. NOTE: Depending on your computer operating system, Kodak EasyShare software may let your computer update the camera clock when you connect the camera. See the EasyShare software Help for details. 5 Getting started Checking camera and picture status The icons that appear on the camera screen indicate the active camera and is displayed in the status area, press the Flash/Status picture settings. If button to display additional settings. Press to show/hide the status icons. Capture mode screen Only the activ ...