Kodak EasyShare CX6230 zoom digital camera User’s Guide www.kodak.com For interactive tutorials, www.kodak.
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Product Overview Front View 7 8 9 6 5 10 4 3 2 1 1 2 3 4 5 Microphone Light sensor Self Timer/Video light Wrist strap post Grip 6 7 8 9 10 Card door Shutter button Flash unit Viewfinder lens Lens i
Product Overview Back View 8 9 10 11 12 7 13 6 14 5 15 4 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ii Camera screen (LCD) Share button (page 51) OK button (press) DC-In (3V) for optional AC adapter 4-way controller Delete button Viewfinder Ready light 2 1 9 10 11 12 Flash/Status button Mode dial/Off (page 17, page 6) Shutter button Zoom (Wide Angle/Telephoto) 13 14 15 Thumb rest Menu button Review button
Product Overview Side View 1 2 3 1 2 3 A/V Out, for television viewing Slot for optional SD/MMC card USB Port iii
Product Overview Top and Bottom Views 1 3 1 2 iv Shutter button Mode dial 2 4 5 3 4 5 6 6 Battery door Tripod socket/locator, dock 6000 Dock connector Locator, dock 6000
Table of Contents 1 Getting Started ...................................................................1 Install Software First................................................................1 Need This User Guide in Larger Print? .................................1 What Can I Do With My Camera?...........................................2 What Can I Do With My Pictures and Videos?...................2 Package Contents.....................................................................
Using the Flash........................................................................ 22 Changing Picture-Taking Options....................................... 24 Changing Optional Settings ................................................ 25 Putting Yourself in the Picture........................................... 27 Setting Exposure Compensation .......................................28 Setting Picture Quality.........................................................29 Taking a Burst Series of Pictures .
Magnifying Pictures ............................................................... 44 Protecting Pictures and Videos From Deletion............. 45 Tagging Pictures/Videos for Albums.................................46 Running a Slide Show .............................................................47 Displaying Pictures/Videos on a Television .....................48 Copying Pictures and Videos............................................... 49 Displaying Video Date...........................................
7 Installing the Software .................................................. 61 Windows System Requirements ..........................................61 Mac OS X System Requirements.......................................62 Mac OS 8.6 and 9.x System Requirements ..................62 Install the Software.............................................................. 63 8 Connecting Camera to Computer ..............................65 Transferring Pictures With the USB Cable .....................
10 Troubleshooting ..............................................................77 Camera Problems..................................................................... 77 Camera/Computer Communications.................................. 81 SD/MMC Cards and Internal Memory .............................. 82 Camera Screen Messages ...................................................83 Camera Ready Light Status...............................................88 11 Getting Help ....................................
1 Getting Started Install Software First Install the software from the Kodak EasyShare software CD before connecting the camera (or camera dock) to the computer. Failure to do so may cause the software to load incorrectly. See the Start Here! guide or Installing the Software, page 61. Need This User Guide in Larger Print? 1 2 3 4 Go to www.kodak.com/go/cx6230support. Navigate to the Manuals section. Click View as PDF to open the User’s Guide. On a Windows OS-based computer or Mac OS 8.6 or 9.
Chapter 1 What Can I Do With My Camera? Capture Still Pictures —Use Auto mode to enjoy point-and-shoot operation. Use Night, Landscape, and Close-up modes to expand your capabilities. Capture Videos —Capture videos as QuickTime movies. Review —Display, protect, and delete pictures and videos; tag for albums. Share —Share pictures (print, email, save as Favorites) and videos (email, save as Favorites). Set Up —Customize your camera functions.
Chapter 1 Package Contents 1 4 5 2 3 6 1 Camera 4 USB cable 2 Custom dock insert (for camera 5 Audio/video cable (for viewing dock 6000 or printer dock 6000) pictures and videos on television) 3 Kodak Max digital camera batteries 6 Wrist strap (2-AA, non-rechargeable) Not shown: User’s Guide, Quick Start Guide, Kodak EasyShare software CD. (In some countries, the User’s Guide is provided on a CD. Contents may change without notice.
Chapter 1 Loading the Batteries Two AA digital camera batteries (non-rechargeable) are included with your camera. 1 Turn off the camera. 2 On the bottom of the camera, slide the battery door and lift to open. AA 3 Insert the batteries, as shown. 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. CRV3 (optional) If you purchased an optional Kodak CRV3 lithium battery, insert it as shown.
Chapter 1 Attaching the Wrist Strap 1 Thread the short loop of the wrist strap through the wrist strap post. 2 Thread the long loop through the short loop. 3 Pull until secure.
Chapter 1 Turning the Camera On and Off 1 Rotate the Mode dial: Ready light Counterclockwise for Still capture modes Clockwise for Video mode The ready light blinks green while the camera performs a self-check, then glows green when the camera is ready to take pictures (or videos, if the mode dial is set to ). In Still and Video modes, status icons appear on the camera screen. See Checking Camera Status, page 9. 2 To turn off the camera, rotate the Mode dial to the Off position.
Chapter 1 Adjusting the Display If you want to Turn the camera screen on (enter Liveview) or off. Change the Liveview setting so that it is on whenever the camera is on. Redisplay the status icons. Turn off the camera. Then do this Press the OK button. See Turning On Liveview in Still Modes, page 57. Press . Turn the Mode dial to Off. The camera completes operations that are in process.
Chapter 1 Setting the Date and Time Setting the Date & Time, First Time The Date & 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. The Date & Time screen appears. The date format is YYYY/MM/DD. The time is displayed in a 24-hour format. Or, select CANCEL then press the OK button to set the date and time at a later time. OK 2 Press to adjust the date and time.
Chapter 1 Checking Camera Status The icons that appear on the camera screen indicate the active camera and picture settings. See page 10 for a list of the icons. To check the current camera settings: Status area Mode icon ! Turn the Mode dial from the Off position. If is displayed in the status area, press the Flash/Status button to display additional settings. Press to redisplay the status information at any time. ! Press the Flash/Status button.
Chapter 1 Camera Screen Icons These icons appear on your camera screen when the settings are active. Capture Modes (also on Mode dial) Video Auto Camera/Picture Status Share Icons Quality Icons Protect Best Print Best (3:2) Email Better Favorite Good Night Self Timer Landscape Burst Close-up Flash* Storage/Picture location Internal memory Memory Card Battery power Low Date stamp ALBUM + Album name Album Color mode *For all flash icons, see page 22.
Chapter 1 Inserting an MMC/SD Card Your camera has 16 MB of internal memory. However, optional SD/MMC cards provide removable, reusable storage for pictures and videos. CAUTION: The card should only be inserted as explained below. If inserted incorrectly, the door won’t close, and forcing it may damage the camera or card. Do not insert or remove a card when the green ready light is blinking; doing so may damage your pictures, card, or camera. To insert an SD/MMC card: Turn off the camera.
Chapter 1 Choosing Internal Memory or SD/MMC Card The camera offers two options for storing pictures and videos: Internal Memory —Store pictures and videos in 16 MB internal memory. SD/MMC Card —Store pictures and videos on a card. The number of pictures or length of videos depends on the size of the card. See page 100 for storage capacities. Purchase SD/MMC cards at a dealer of Kodak products. See www.kodak.com/go/cx6230accessories. Managing Your Storage Location Setting 1 Turn on the camera.
Chapter 1 Checking Your Storage Setting In Still and Video modes, the storage location icon that appears in the status area indicates the camera’s storage location. To check the location, either: Storage location ! Turn the Mode dial from the Off position, or ! In any capture mode, press . —Memory Card —Internal Memory Checking a Picture or Video’s Location In Review mode, the storage location icon indicates the location of the picture or video. Picture/video location Press the Review button.
Chapter 1 Important Battery Information Choose the replacement battery that fits your needs—and get the best performance. Kodak Battery Replacement Types/Battery Life Your camera can use the following types of batteries. Actual battery life may vary based on usage.
Chapter 1 Extending Battery Life ! Limit the following activities that quickly deplete battery power: – Reviewing your pictures on the camera screen (see page 41) – Using Liveview (see page 19) – Using Quickview (see page 20 and page 36). – Excessive use of the flash ! Purchase an optional Kodak 3-volt AC adapter to power your camera (see page 102). ! Purchase an optional Kodak EasyShare camera dock 6000 (see page 67).
2 Taking Pictures The camera is ready to take pictures when you turn it on—even if you are in Review, Share, or Setup. (In Video mode, the camera captures video.) Before you take a picture, make sure the storage location is set the way you want it (see page 12). Take a Picture 1 Turn the Mode dial to the mode you want to use. See page 18. The camera screen displays the mode name and description. 2 Use the viewfinder or camera screen to frame your subject. (Press the OK button to turn on Liveview.
Chapter 2 Picture-Taking Modes For the best possible pictures, choose the mode that suits your conditions. Use this mode Auto For: General picture-taking. Automatically sets exposure, focus, and flash. Night Night scenes or low-light conditions. Place the camera on a flat, steady surface or use a tripod. Due to slow shutter speeds, advise people to stay still for a few seconds after flash fires. Landscape Distant subjects. Flash does not fire unless you set it (see page 22).
Chapter 2 Liveview—Framing with the Camera Screen When you turn on Liveview, the camera screen displays a live image of what the lens sees. Use the camera screen to frame your subject. IMPORTANT: Liveview significantly reduces battery life. 1 Turn the Mode dial to any Still capture position. 2 Press the OK button to turn on Liveview. 3 Frame your subject in the camera screen. 4 Press the Shutter button half-way to set the exposure and focus.
Chapter 2 Quickview—Reviewing the Picture Just Taken After you take a picture, the camera screen displays a Quickview of that picture for approximately 5 seconds. While the picture is displayed, you can: Delete ! Review it: If you take no action, the picture is saved. ! Share it: Press the Share button to tag the picture for print, email, or as a Favorite (see page 51). ! Delete it: Press the Delete button while the picture and are displayed. Follow the prompts to delete the picture.
Chapter 2 Using the Optical Zoom Use Optical Zoom to get up to 3X closer to your subject. Optical zoom is effective when the lens is no closer than 19.7 in. (50 cm) to the subject. When you turn on the camera, the lens extends to the Wide Angle position. Wide Angle Telephoto 1 Use the viewfinder or camera screen to frame your subject. 2 Press Telephoto (T) to zoom in. Press Wide Angle (W) to zoom out. The lens extends or retracts. The viewfinder or camera screen displays the zoomed image.
Chapter 2 Using the Flash Use the flash when you take pictures at night, indoors, or outdoors in heavy shadows. You can change the flash setting in any Still mode; the default flash setting is restored when you exit the mode or turn off the camera. Flash Range Wide Angle 1.6-12.8 ft (0.5-3.9 m) Telephoto 1.6-7.5 ft (0.5-2.3 m) Setting the Flash Flash setting Flash/Status button Press the button repeatedly to scroll through the flash options.
Chapter 2 Flash Settings in Each Mode For the best possible pictures, flash settings are pre-set for each capture mode. Icon Capture Mode Default Flash Setting Auto Auto* Night Auto* Available Flash Settings (press the Flash button to change) Auto, Flash Off, Fill Flash, Red-eye To Return to the Default Flash Setting: None Flash cannot be turned on. Exit the mode or turn off the camera.
Chapter 2 Changing Picture-Taking Options Use the Capture menus to change picture-taking options. If you are in Review, Share, or Setup modes you must return to Capture mode before you can access the Capture menus. To Return to Capture from Another Mode To return to Capture from: ! Any mode, press the Shutter button half-way. ! Review mode, press the Review button. ! Share mode, press the Share button. ! Setup mode (from Capture menu), press the Menu button.
Chapter 2 Changing Optional Settings Press the Menu button to access optional picture-taking settings. All menu options are not available in all modes.
Chapter 2 Menu Options Available Self Timer (page 27) Image Storage (page 12) Exposure Comp.
Chapter 2 Putting Yourself in the Picture The Self Timer creates a 10-second delay between the time you press the Shutter button and the time the picture is taken. 1 In any Still mode, press the Menu button. 2 Press to highlight the Self Timer icon , then press the OK button. 3 Highlight On, then press the OK button. 4 Press the Menu button to turn off the menu screen. The Self Timer icon appears in the status area. 5 Place the camera on a flat surface or use a tripod. Shutter button 6 Compose the scene.
Chapter 2 Setting Exposure Compensation Use Exposure Compensation to control how much light enters the camera. This setting is useful for taking pictures in high-contrast scenes, or for retaking pictures when you are not satisfied with the brightness. Adjust the exposure by plus or minus 2 steps in 1/2-step increments. 1 In any Still mode, press the Menu button. 2 Press to highlight the Exposure Compensation icon , then press the OK button. 3 Press to select the Exposure Compensation setting.
Chapter 2 Setting Picture Quality Use the Quality setting to select a picture resolution. 1 In any Still mode, press the Menu button. 2 Press to highlight the Picture Quality icon , then press the OK button. 3 Highlight an option, then press the OK button: Best (2.0 MP)—for printing up to 8 x 10 in.(20 x 25 cm); pictures are highest resolution and largest file size. appears in the status area. Best (3:2) (1.8) MP)—for printing up to 8 x 10 in.
Chapter 2 Taking a Burst Series of Pictures Burst lets you to take up to 3 pictures in quick succession (approximately 3 frames per second). Burst is ideal for capturing sporting events or objects in motion. Self Timer is disabled when you use Burst. Turn On Burst 1 In any Still mode, press the Menu button. 2 Press to highlight the Burst icon , then press the OK button. 3 Highlight ON, then press the OK button. 4 Press the Menu button to exit the menu.
Chapter 2 Setting Color Mode Use Color Mode to control color tones and moods. 1 In any Still mode, press the Menu button. 2 Press to highlight the Color Mode icon button. , then press the OK 3 Highlight an option, then press the OK button: Color (default)—for color pictures. Black & White—for black and white pictures. Sepia—for pictures with a reddish-brown, antique look. 4 Press the Menu button to exit the menu. This setting remains until you change the Mode dial or turn off the camera.
Chapter 2 Pre-tagging for Album Names Use the Set Album (Still) feature to pre-select album names before you take pictures. Then, all the pictures you take are tagged with those album names. First—On Your Computer Use Kodak EasyShare software, V 3.0 or higher, to create album names on your computer, then copy up to 32 album names to the camera’s internal memory. See Kodak EasyShare software Help for details. Second—On Your Camera 1 In any Still mode, press the Menu button.
Chapter 2 Third—Transfer to Your Computer When you transfer the tagged pictures to your computer, the Kodak EasyShare software opens and categorizes your pictures in the appropriate album folder. See the Kodak EasyShare software Help for details. Placing the Date on Pictures Use the Date Stamp setting to imprint the date on your pictures. 1 Make sure the camera clock is set to the correct date (page 8). 2 In any Still mode, press the Menu button.
Chapter 2 Setting the Orientation Sensor If you rotate the camera to take a picture (for example, a portrait shot), the Orientation Sensor reorients the picture so that it is displayed correct side up. The Orientation Sensor is turned on as the default. You can turn it off so that pictures are not rotated.
3 Taking Videos Use Video mode to take videos and to customize video-taking settings. Before you take a video, make sure your picture storage location is set the way you want it (see page 12). NOTE: Flash is not available in Video mode. Change Optical Zoom before (but not during) video recording. Sound is captured by the microphone, but is played back only when the video is transferred to a computer or when the camera is connected to a television (see page 48).
Chapter 3 Quickview—Reviewing the Video Just Taken After you take a video, the camera processes it, then displays the first frame of the video for approximately 5 seconds. While the frame is displayed, you can: ! Play it: Press the OK button. Press the OK button again to pause the video. ! Share it: Press the Share button to tag the video for email or as a Favorite (see page 51). ! Delete it: Press the Delete button while the video and are displayed.
Chapter 3 Using the Optical Zoom Use Optical Zoom to get up to 3X closer to your subject. When you turn on the camera, the lens is set to the Wide Angle position. NOTE: You can change Optical Zoom before (but not during) video recording. Wide Angle Telephoto 1 Use the viewfinder or camera screen to frame your subject. 2 Press Telephoto (T) to zoom in. Press Wide Angle (W) to zoom out. The lens extends or retracts. The viewfinder or camera screen displays the zoomed image.
Chapter 3 Pre-tagging for Album Names Use the Set Album (Video) feature to pre-select album names before you take videos. Then, all the videos you take are tagged with those album names. First—On Your Computer Use Kodak EasyShare software, V 3.0 or higher, to create album names on your computer, then copy up to 32 album names to the camera’s internal memory. See Kodak EasyShare software Help for details. Second—On Your Camera 1 In Video mode , press the Menu button.
Chapter 3 Putting Yourself in the Video The Self Timer creates a 10-second delay between the time you press the Shutter button and the time video recording begins. 1 In Video mode , press the Menu button. 2 Press to highlight the Self Timer icon , then press the OK button. 3 Highlight On, then press the OK button. 4 Highlight an option, then press the OK button: Maximum—records until you stop recording or until storage is full. (The maximum recording time is 30 seconds.
Chapter 3 Self Timer/ Video light 6 Compose the scene. Press the Shutter button completely down, then move so that you are in the scene. The Self Timer/Video light blinks slowly for 8 seconds (then quickly for 2 seconds) before the video begins recording. The light stays on while recording. The Self Timer turns off after you record the video, change modes, or turn off the camera.
4 Reviewing Pictures and Videos Press the Review button to view and work with your pictures and videos. To save battery power, place your camera in the optional Kodak EasyShare camera dock 6000 or Kodak EasyShare printer dock 6000 to review pictures and videos (see page 67). Remember, press the Shutter button to take a picture anytime—even in Review. Viewing Single Pictures and Videos 1 Press the Review button. The camera screen displays the last picture or video taken.
Chapter 4 NOTE: If Picture Quality is set to Best (3:2), the image is displayed at a 3:2 aspect ratio, as shown, with a black bar at the top of the screen. Viewing Multiple Pictures and Videos 1 Press the Review button. 2 Press . Review NOTE: You can also press the Menu button, highlight , then press the OK button. Thumbnails of nine pictures and videos are displayed at once. 3 Press 4 Press to display the previous or next row of thumbnails. to scroll through the thumbnails one at a time.
Chapter 4 Deleting Pictures and Videos 1 Press the Review button. 2 Press to locate a picture or video (or highlight one in multiple view), then press the Delete button. 3 Press to highlight an option, then press the OK button: PICTURE or VIDEO—deletes the displayed picture or video. EXIT—exits the Delete screen. ALL—deletes all pictures and videos from your current storage location. 4 To delete other pictures and videos, press .
Chapter 4 Changing Optional Review Settings In Review mode, press the Menu button to access optional review settings. Magnify (pictures)(page 44) Slide Show (page 47) Play (videos) (page 42) Copy (page 49) Share (page 51) Video Date Display (page 50) Multi-up (page 42) Image Storage (page 12) Protect (page 45) Picture/Video Information (page 50) Setup Menu (page 55) Album (page 46) Magnifying Pictures 1 Press the Review button, then locate a picture. 2 To magnify at 2X, press the OK button.
Chapter 4 Protecting Pictures and Videos From Deletion 1 Press the Review button, then locate the picture or video to protect. 2 Press the Menu button. 3 Press to highlight Protect , then Protect icon press the OK button. The picture or video is protected and cannot be deleted. The Protect icon appears with the protected picture or video. 4 To remove protection, press the OK button again. 5 Press the Menu button to exit the menu.
Chapter 4 Tagging Pictures/Videos for Albums Use the Album feature in Review mode to tag the pictures and videos in your camera with album names. First—On Your Computer Use Kodak EasyShare software, V 3.0 or higher, to create album names on your computer, then copy up to 32 album names to the camera’s internal memory. See Kodak EasyShare software Help for details. Second—On Your Camera 1 Press the Review button. 2 Press to locate a picture, then press the Menu button.
Chapter 4 Third—Transfer to Your Computer When you transfer the tagged pictures and videos to your computer, the Kodak EasyShare software opens and categorizes your pictures and videos in the appropriate album folder. See Kodak EasyShare software Help for details. Running a Slide Show Use the Slide Show to display your pictures and videos on the camera screen. To run a slide show on a television or on any external device, see page 48.
Chapter 4 Running a Continuous Slide Show Loop When you turn on Loop, the slide show is continuously repeated. 1 On the Slide Show menu, press to highlight Loop, then press the OK button. 2 Highlight On, then press the OK button. When you start a slide show, it repeats until you cancel it by pressing the OK button or until battery power is exhausted. The Loop setting remains until you change it.
Chapter 4 Copying Pictures and Videos You can copy pictures and videos from a card to internal memory or from internal memory to a card. Before you copy, make sure that: ! A card is inserted in the camera. ! The camera’s picture storage location is set to the location from which you are copying. See Choosing Internal Memory or SD/MMC Card, page 12. Copy pictures or videos: 1 Press the Review button, then press the Menu button. 2 Press to highlight Copy , then press the OK button.
Chapter 4 Displaying Video Date To display the capture date and time (only during video playback on the camera): 1 Press the Review button, then press the Menu button. 2 Press to highlight Video Date Display , then press the OK button. 3 Highlight an option, then press the OK button. 4 Press the Menu button to exit the menu. The capture date and time appear during video playback on the camera. This setting remains until you change it.
5 Sharing Pictures and Videos The Share button lets you “tag” your pictures and videos. When they are transferred to your computer, you can share: Tagged Pictures ! By print ! By email ! As Favorites, for easy organization on your computer Tagged Videos ! By email ! As Favorites Print (page 52) Email (page 53) Favorite (page 54) When Can I Tag My Pictures and Videos? Press the Share button to tag pictures and videos: ! Any time (the last picture taken and the Share menu are displayed).
Chapter 5 Tagging Pictures for Printing 1 Press the Share button. Press to locate a picture. 2 Press to highlight Print , then press the OK button.* 3 Press to select the number of copies (0-99). Zero removes the tag for that picture. The Print icon appears in the status area. The default quantity is one. (To Share , OK, change the default, see page 56.) To apply a print quantity to other pictures, press to scroll through the pictures.
Chapter 5 Tagging Pictures and Videos for Emailing First—On Your Computer Use Kodak EasyShare software to create an email address book on your computer. Then, copy up to 32 email addresses to the camera’s internal memory. Second—Tag On Your Camera 1 Press the Share button. Press to locate a picture. 2 Press to highlight Email , then press the OK button. 3 Highlight an email address, then press the OK button. To tag other pictures with the same address, press to scroll through the pictures.
Chapter 5 Tagging Pictures and Videos as Favorites 1 Press the Share button. Press to locate a picture. 2 Press to highlight Favorite , then press the OK button. The Favorite icon appears in the status area. 3 To remove the tag, press the OK button again. 4 Press the Share button to exit the menu.
6 Customizing Your Camera Settings Use Setup to customize camera settings according to your preferences. To Access Setup Mode/Menus 1 In any mode (including Review), press the Menu button. 2 Press to highlight Setup Menu , then press the OK button.
Chapter 6 Changing the Default Print Quantity The Default Print Quantity setting determines the value that is displayed on the Share Print screen (page 51). The default value is 1. 1 Press the Menu button. 2 Press to highlight Setup Menu , then press the OK button. 3 Highlight the Default Print Quantity icon , then press the OK button. to select the new default quantity, then press the OK button. 5 Press the Menu button to exit the menu. This setting remains until you change it.
Chapter 6 Turning On Liveview in Still Modes The Liveview feature lets you use the camera screen as a viewfinder (see page 19). The default setting is Liveview Off. Press the OK button to turn it on. IMPORTANT: Liveview significantly reduces battery life. To change the Liveview default to On: 1 Press the Menu button. 2 Press to highlight Setup Menu , then press the OK button. 3 Highlight the Liveview icon , then press the OK button. 4 Highlight On, then press the OK button. Liveview is now On by default.
Chapter 6 Changing Digital Zoom 1 Press the Menu button. 2 Press to highlight Setup Menu , then press the OK button. 3 Highlight the Digital Zoom icon , then press the OK button. 4 Highlight an option, then press the OK button: Continuous—digital zoom automatically turns on after the Telephoto button is pressed to the optical zoom limit and held. Pause (default)—digital zoom turns on after the Telephoto button is pressed to the optical zoom limit, released, then is pressed again.
Chapter 6 Setting Video Out Video Out is a regional setting that lets you connect your camera to a television or other external device (see page 48). 1 Press the Menu button. 2 Press to highlight Setup Menu , then press the OK button. 3 Highlight the Video Out icon , then press the OK button. 4 Highlight an option, then press the OK button: NTSC (default)—used in most countries except those in Europe and China. North America and Japan use NTSC. PAL—used in Europe and China.
Chapter 6 Formatting Internal Memory or SD/MMC Card CAUTION: Formatting erases all pictures and videos, including those that are protected. Removing a card during formatting may damage the card. 1 Press the Menu button. 2 Press to highlight Setup Menu , then press the OK button. 3 Highlight Format , then press the OK button. 4 Highlight an option, then press the OK button: MEMORY CARD—deletes everything on the card; formats the card. CANCEL—exits without making a change.
7 Installing the Software NOTE: To install software on computers running Windows 2000, Windows XP Pro operating systems, or Mac OS X, you need administrator privileges. See your computer user’s guide.
Chapter 7 Mac OS X System Requirements ! Macintosh computer with a G3 or G4 processor ! Mac OS 10.1.2, minimum ! 128 MB of available RAM ! 200 MB of available hard disk space ! CD-ROM drive ! Built-in USB port ! Color monitor with a minimum resolution of 800 x 600 pixels; thousands or millions of colors recommended ! Internet access for online printing and emailing Mac OS 8.6 and 9.x System Requirements ! PowerPC-based Macintosh computer ! Mac OS 8.6 or 9.
Chapter 7 Install the Software For information on the software applications included on the Kodak EasyShare software CD, click the Help button in the Kodak EasyShare software. CAUTION: Install Kodak EasyShare software before connecting the camera or optional camera dock to the computer. Failure to do so may cause the software to load incorrectly. 1 Before you begin, close all software applications that are open on your computer (including anti-virus software).
Chapter 7 4 Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software. ! Windows OS-based computers—select Complete to automatically install the most commonly used applications. Select Custom to choose the applications you wish to install. ! Mac OS 8.6 or 9.x—select Easy to automatically install the most commonly used applications. ! Mac OS X—follow the on-screen instructions. NOTE: When prompted, take a few minutes to electronically register your camera and software.
8 Connecting Camera to Computer CAUTION: Install Kodak EasyShare software before connecting the camera or optional camera dock to the computer. Failure to do so may cause the software to load incorrectly. You can transfer pictures and videos from the camera to the computer using: ! The (included) USB cable. ! The (optional) Kodak EasyShare camera dock 6000. See page 67 for connecting with the camera dock. ! The (optional) Kodak EasyShare printer dock 6000.
Chapter 8 NOTE: Go to www.kodak.com/go/howto for an online tutorial on connecting. You can also use a Kodak multi-card reader or Kodak SD multimedia card reader-writer to transfer your pictures. Printing Pictures From Your Computer For details on printing pictures from your computer, click the Help button in the Kodak EasyShare software. Ordering Prints Online Kodak EasyShare print service (provided by Ofoto www.ofoto.com) is one of the many online print services offered in the Kodak EasyShare software.
9 Using the Camera Dock 6000 The Kodak EasyShare camera dock 6000: ! Makes it easy to transfer pictures and videos to the computer. ! Charges the included Kodak EasyShare Ni-MH rechargeable battery pack. (Install the battery pack in the camera for charging.) ! Supplies power to the camera. You can purchase a camera dock at a dealer of Kodak products. See www.kodak.com/go/cx6230accessories.
Chapter 9 Installing the Custom Camera Insert A universal insert is pre-installed in the camera dock. It allows all Kodak EasyShare CX/DX6000 series and LS600 series cameras to use the camera dock. A custom insert is included with your camera. It provides a perfect fit for your Kodak EasyShare CX6230 zoom digital camera. Remove the Universal Insert 1 Place your thumbs in the indents in the front of the universal insert; press in and lift.
Chapter 9 Connecting the Camera Dock 6000 After the Kodak EasyShare software is loaded (see page 61), connect the camera dock to your computer and to a power outlet. You need: ! The USB cable included with your camera ! The AC adapter, 5-volt included with the camera dock IMPORTANT: Make sure your camera is NOT in the camera dock when you are connecting to power and the computer. 1 Plug the labeled end of the USB cable into the labeled USB port on your computer.
Chapter 9 Installing the Rechargeable Battery You received non-rechargeable batteries with your camera. To take full advantage of your camera dock 6000, replace the batteries with the Kodak EasyShare Ni-MH rechargeable battery pack that is packaged with the camera dock. 1 Open the battery door on the bottom of the camera. 2 Install the Ni-MH rechargeable battery pack as illustrated. CAUTION: The battery pack can only be inserted into the camera in the orientation shown.
Chapter 9 Docking the Camera To charge the battery or to transfer pictures and videos from the camera to the computer: 1 Flip down the camera dock foot. Alignment pins The camera dock now sits at the proper angle for viewing the camera screen. 2 Turn off the camera. Foot Connector 3 Match the connector and alignment pins on the camera dock to the camera. Push down until the camera is securely seated. The Transfer light glows green when the camera is seated.
Chapter 9 Charging the Battery 1 Make sure the Kodak EasyShare Ni-MH rechargeable battery pack is installed in the camera (see page 70). Charging 2 Turn off the camera and place it in the camera dock (see page 71). lights If the battery requires charging, charging begins after a brief battery check. ! Full charging takes about 2.5 hours. ! Charging stops if you turn on the camera.
Chapter 9 Transferring Pictures With the Dock After the Kodak EasyShare software is loaded on your computer (see page 61), you can transfer pictures and videos from your camera to your computer. 1 Turn off the camera and place it in the camera dock. 2 Push the Transfer button. The Transfer light blinks green while the pictures and videos are transferring. Messages about the transfer status appear on the camera screen. Kodak EasyShare software automatically opens on your Transfer light computer.
Chapter 9 Reviewing Pictures and Videos When the camera is in the dock, the camera is powered by the dock, not the camera batteries. Save battery power by using the dock to review pictures and videos on the camera screen. 1 Turn on the camera and place it in the Review button camera dock. 2 Press the Review button to display the last picture or video taken. See Chapter 4, Reviewing Pictures and Videos, for details. You can perform any camera function with the camera in the dock (ex.
Chapter 9 Troubleshooting—Camera Dock 6000 Problem Pictures are not transferred to the computer Cause AC adapter or USB cable is not securely connected. Software is not installed. Too many applications running on computer. Camera was removed from the camera dock during picture transfer. Transfer button was not pressed. Solution Check the connections (page 69). Install the software (page 61). Close all software applications and try again.
10 Troubleshooting When you have questions about your camera or camera dock 6000, start here. Additional technical information is available in the ReadMe file located on the Kodak EasyShare software CD. For updates to Troubleshooting information, see www.kodak.com/go/cx6230support. Camera Problems Problem Cause Camera does not Battery is not properly turn on. installed. Battery is not charged. Camera does not A non-approved battery turn off. may be in the camera. Solution Reinstall the battery (page 4).
Chapter 10 Problem Shutter button does not work. Cause Camera is not turned on. The camera is processing a picture; the ready light (near the viewfinder) is blinking red. The card or internal memory is full. Solution Turn on the camera (page 6). Wait until the ready light stops blinking red before attempting to take another picture. Transfer pictures to the computer (page 65), delete pictures from the camera (page 43), switch storage locations (page 12), or insert a card with available memory (page 11).
Chapter 10 Problem In Review mode, you do not see a picture (or the expected picture) on the camera screen. Picture is too dark. Picture is too light. Cause Solution The camera may not be Check the picture storage location accessing the correct setting (page 12). storage location. Flash is not on. The subject is too far away for the flash to have an effect. The subject is in front of a bright light (backlit). Not enough light. Turn on the flash (page 22). Move so there is no more than 12.8 ft (3.
Chapter 10 Problem In Review mode, a blue screen is displayed instead of a picture. Picture is not clear. Cause The picture has no thumbnail or an unrecognized thumbnail. The lens is dirty. Subject too close when taking picture. Solution Transfer the picture to the computer (page 65), or delete the picture (page 43). Clean the lens (page 98). Move so there is at least 19.7 in. (50 cm) between the camera and the subject.
Chapter 10 Camera/Computer Communications Problem The computer cannot communicate with the camera. (For communication problems with a camera dock 6000, see page 75.) Cause There is a problem with the configuration of the USB port on the computer. Camera power is off. Battery is not charged. Some Advanced Power Management utilities on laptops turn off ports to save battery life. USB cable is not securely connected. Software is not installed. Solution See this file on the EasyShare software CD: USB.
Chapter 10 Problem Cannot transfer pictures. (The Add New Hardware Wizard cannot locate drivers.) Cause Solution Software is not installed. Disconnect USB cable. (If using camera dock, disconnect cable and remove camera from dock). Install EasyShare software (page 61). Software is installed Disconnect the USB cable. Close all incorrectly. open applications. Uninstall, then re-install the software (page 61). To uninstall, go to Start/Settings/ Control Panel/Add/Remove Programs.
Chapter 10 Problem Memory card full Cause Storage is full. Solution Transfer pictures and videos to the computer, then delete them from the camera. The maximum Transfer pictures and videos to the number of files or computer, then format the card or folders is reached (or internal memory (page 60). other directory Caution: Formatting a card erases concern). all pictures and videos, including protected files. (Formatting internal memory also erases email addresses and album names.
Chapter 10 Message Cause Internal memory The camera internal requires formatting memory is corrupted. Internal memory cannot be read (Please format internal memory) Solution Format the internal memory (page 60). Caution: Formatting erases all pictures and videos, including protected files. (Formatting internal memory also erases email addresses and album names. To restore them, see Kodak EasyShare software Help.) USB cable is connected Unplug the USB cable from to camera. the camera.
Chapter 10 Message Memory card is protected (Reset switch on memory card) Memory card is locked (Insert new memory card) Cause Solution Switch on card is in Reset the switch as shown write-protect position. on camera screen. Memory card is unusable (Insert new memory card) Recording stopped.
Chapter 10 Message Date and time have been reset Cause This is the first time you turned on the camera; or the battery has been removed for an extended period of time; or the battery is exhausted. High camera The internal temperature. (Camera temperature of the will be turned off.) camera is too high for the camera to operate. The viewfinder light glows red and the camera turns off. Memory card is full There is no more space on the card in the camera. Solution Reset the clock (page 8).
Chapter 10 Message Unrecognized file format Cause Solution The camera cannot Transfer the unreadable read the picture format. picture to the computer (page 65), or delete the picture (page 43). No address book on Address book has not Create and copy address camera (Connect with been copied to the book from computer. See computer to import camera from the EasyShare software Help. address book) computer.
Chapter 10 Camera Ready Light Status Ready light Status Ready light does not turn on and the camera does not work. Ready light glows steady green. Ready light blinks green. 88 Cause Camera is not turned on. Battery is exhausted. Mode dial was on when battery was reloaded. Camera is on; ready to take a picture or video. Shutter button is pressed halfway down. Focus and exposure are set. Picture is being processed and saved to the camera. Camera is initializing. Solution Turn on the camera (page 6).
Chapter 10 Status Ready light blinks amber. Cause Solution Flash is not charged. Wait. Resume picture taking when the light stops blinking and turns green. Auto exposure or Release the Shutter button auto focus are not and recompose the picture. locked. Ready light blinks red. Battery is low or Recharge the battery exhausted. (page 72) or install a new one (page 4). Ready light glows Camera’s internal Transfer pictures to the steady red. memory or card is computer (page 65), delete full.
11 Getting Help Helpful Web Links Help with your camera Help with Windows operating system and working with digital pictures Download the latest camera software and firmware Optimize your printer for truer, more vibrant colors Get support for cameras, software, accessories, more Purchase camera accessories Register your camera View online tutorials www.kodak.com/go/cx6230support www.kodak.com/go/pcbasics www.kodak.com/go/cx6230downloads www.kodak.com/go/onetouch www.kodak.com/go/support www.kodak.
Chapter 11 Telephone Customer Support If you have questions concerning the operation of the software or camera, you may speak with a customer support representative. Before You Call ! Have the camera or camera dock connected to your computer. ! Be at your computer.
Chapter 11 Telephone Numbers Australia Austria/Osterreich Belgium/Belgique Brazil Canada China Denmark/Danmark Ireland/Eire Finland/Suomi France Germany/Deutschland Greece Hong Kong India Italy/Italia Japan Korea Netherlands/Nederland New Zealand Norway/Norge Philippines Portugal Singapore 1800 147 701 0179 567 357 02 713 14 45 0800 150000 1 800 465 6325 800 820 6027 3 848 71 30 01 407 3054 0800 1 17056 01 55 1740 77 069 5007 0035 00800 441 25605 800 901 514 91 22 617 5823 02 696 33452 03 5644 5050 00798
Chapter 11 Spain/Espana Sweden/Sverige Switzerland/Schweiz/Suisse Taiwan Thailand UK United States Outside the United States International Toll Line International Toll Fax 91 749 76 53 08 587 704 21 01 838 53 51 0 080 861 008 001 800 631 0017 0870 243 0270 1 800 235 6325 585 726 7260 +44 131 458 6714 +44 131 458 6962 For the most up-to-date listings, visit: http://www.kodak.com/US/en/digital/contacts/DAIInternationalContacts.
12 Appendix Camera Specifications Kodak EasyShare CX6230 zoom digital camera Color 24-bit, millions of colors Color modes Color, black & white, sepia Communication with computer USB, via: USB cable; EasyShare camera dock 6000; or printer dock 6000 4.1 in. (104 mm) Dimensions Width Depth 1.6 in. (42 mm) Height 2.6 in. (67 mm) Weight 7.6 oz (215 g) with battery and card Exposure metering Center weighted File format Still JPEG/EXIF v2.2 Video QuickTime Audio G.
Chapter 12 Kodak EasyShare CX6230 zoom digital camera Lens Type Optical quality glass, aspherical lens Aperture Maximum f/2.7 - f/4.6 Focal Length 36 - 108 mm Focus Distance Standard Wide: 19.7 in. (50 cm) to infinity Close-up Tele: 7.9 in. to 23.6 in. (20 cm to 60 cm) Close-up Wide: 3.9 to 23.6 in. (10 cm to 60 cm) Landscape: Fixed focus Liquid Crystal Display, LCD 1.6 in. (40 mm), color, 220 x 280 (61k) (Camera screen) pixels.
Chapter 12 Kodak EasyShare CX6230 zoom digital camera Viewfinder Optical real image White balance Auto Zoom (still capture) 3X optical, 3.3X digital Original Factory Settings Feature Date/Time Date/Time Stamp Default Print Quantity Exposure Compensation Flash Image Storage Language Liveview Self Timer Picture Quality Quickview Slide Show Interval Slide Show Loop Storage Location Video Date Display Video Out Factory Setting 2003/01/01; 12:00 Off 1 0.
Chapter 12 Shutter Speeds For shutter speeds slower than 1/30 second, place the camera on a flat, steady surface or use a tripod. Picture-Taking Mode Available Shutter Speeds Auto 1/30 to 1/1700 sec. Night 1/2 to 1/1700 sec. Upgrading Your Software and Firmware Download the latest versions of the software included on the Kodak EasyShare software CD and the camera firmware (the software that runs on the camera). See www.kodak.com/go/cx6230downloads.
Chapter 12 ! Wipe the outside of the camera with a clean, dry cloth. Never use harsh or abrasive cleaners or organic solvents on the camera or any of its parts. ! Connect a tripod directly to the camera; do not connect a tripod to the camera dock. ! Service agreements are available in some countries. Contact a dealer of Kodak products for more information. ! For digital camera disposal or recycling information, contact your local authorities.
Chapter 12 Picture Storage Capacity Approximate number of pictures Best Best (3:2) Better 16 MB internal memory 16 MB SD/MMC 32 MB SD/MMC 64 MB SD/MMC 128 MB SD/MMC 18 18 37 74 149 20 20 42 85 170 35 35 73 148 298 Good 70 70 145 295 595 Locating Pictures and Videos on a Card Pictures stored on SD/MMC Cards use a standard (DCF-Digital Camera Format) agreed upon by many camera manufacturers. This lets you use the cards in different cameras.
Chapter 12 Picture Naming Conventions ! Pictures are named 100_nnnn.JPG, and are numbered in the order in which they are taken. The first picture is named 100_0001.JPG; the highest number allowed is 100_9999.JPG. ! When a card contains a picture named 100_9999.JPG in the \DCIM\100K6230 folder, subsequent pictures appear in a new folder (\DCIM\101K6230), beginning with picture 101_0001.JPG.
Chapter 12 Optional AC Adapter You can purchase an optional Kodak digital camera AC adapter, 3-volt to power your camera. Use it to save battery power when reviewing and transferring pictures. 1 Connect the AC adapter to the DC-In port. 2 Connect the other end of the AC adapter to an electrical outlet. Purchase batteries and AC adapters at a dealer of Kodak products. See www.kodak.com/go/cx6230accessories.
Chapter 12 FCC Compliance and Advisory Kodak EasyShare CX6230 zoom digital camera Tested to comply with FCC Standards. FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Index Numerics 4-way controller, ii, 6 A A/V out, iii, 48, 59 AC adapter 3-volt, camera, 102 5-volt, camera dock, 69 accessories AC adapter, camera, 102 battery, 15 buying, 91 camera dock, 67 printer dock, 66 SD/MMC card, 11 adjusting screen display, 7 albums, tagging in review mode, 46 pictures, 32 videos, 38 alkaline batteries, warning, 4 auto flash, 22 mode, 18 power-down, 101 B batteries alkaline warning, 4 charge via camera dock, 72 door location, iv expected life, 14 extending life, 15 loading, 4, 70
Index camera dock camera compatibility, 75 charging battery, 72 connection, 69 connector on camera, iv docking camera, 71 installing custom insert, 68 lights status, 73 package contents, 67 reviewing pictures, 74 specifications, 74 troubleshooting, 75 camera overviews, i—iv camera screen adjusting display, 7 error messages, 83 liveview, 19 reviewing pictures/videos, 41 status area, 9 status icons, 10 turning off liveview, 57 using as viewfinder, 19 Canadian compliance, 103 capture mode accessing menus, 24 o
Index memory to card, 49 to computer via camera, 65 to computer via camera dock, 73 CRV3 battery expected life, 14 installing, 4 custom insert, 68 customer support, 92 customizing camera settings, 55 D date displaying on video, 50 imprinting on pictures, 33 setting, 8 DCIM folder, card, 100 DC-in, ii default settings, original, 97 delete button, ii deleting by formatting, 60 during quickview, 20, 36 from internal memory, 43 from SD/MMC card, 43 protected pictures/videos, 45 digital zoom changing, 58 using,
Index settings per mode, 23 unit location, i using, 22 flash/status button, ii, 22 focus distance, 18, 96 folders, card, 100 formatting internal memory/card, 60 G grip, i guidelines, battery, 15 H help camera, 77 camera dock, 75 support, 91 troubleshooting, 77 web links, 91 I icons camera screen, 10 capture menus, 24 mode dial, 18 picture taking modes, 18 review menu, 44 108 setup menu, 55 Share menu, 51 image storage menu, 12 information about camera, 60 about pictures/videos, 50 insert, custom/universal
Index LCD (liquid crystal display).
Index N night mode, 18 Ni-MH rechargeable battery expected life, 14 installing, 70 NTSC, video out setting, 59 O OK button, ii, 6 online prints, ordering, 66 optical zoom, 37 orientation sensor, 34 overview camera, ii picture taking modes, 18 P package contents camera, 3 camera dock, 67 PAL, video out setting, 59 pictures checking location, 13 copying, 49 date imprint, 33 deleting, 43 emailing tagged, 53 file naming, 101 locating on card, 100 110 magnifying, 44 printing, 66 printing tagged, 52 protecting,
Index this user guide, 1 without a computer, 66 product overview, ii protecting pictures, videos, 45 Q quality setting, 29 quickview turning off, 56 using, 20, 36 R ReadMe file, 77 ready light, ii, 88 recycling, disposal, 99 red-eye, flash, 22 regulatory information, 103 removeable card, 11 requirements Macintosh OS, 62 Windows OS, 61 resolution, setting, 29 review button, ii, 41 reviewing pictures as you take them, 20 camera dock, 74 camera screen, 41 deleting, 43 magnifying, 44 menu options, 44 multi-up,
Index sepia tone pictures, 31 service and support, telephone numbers, 92 setting date and time, 8 flash, 22 language, 59 picture quality, 29 picture taking mode, 18 resolution, 29 review menu options, 44 self timer, 27, 39 storage location, 12 video out, 59 setup mode, 55 Share button, ii, 51 shutoff, auto, 101 shutter problems, 78 self timer delay, 39 speeds, available, 98 shutter button location, i, ii, iv self timer delay, 27 sleep mode, 101 slide show changing display time, 47 continuous loop, 48 proble
Index for albums, 32, 38, 46 for email, 53 for print, 52 when to tag, 51 taking pictures, 17 taking videos, 35 telephone support, 93 telephoto button, ii television, slide show, 48 thumb rest, ii time, setting, 8 timer, shutter delay, 27, 39 tips battery guidelines, 15 maintenance, safety, 98 ReadMe file, 77 transfer via camera, 65 via camera dock, 73 trash can, deleting, 20, 36 tripod socket, iv troubleshooting camera, 77 camera dock, 75 turning camera on and off, 6 U universal insert, 68 upgrading softwa
Index viewfinder lens, i location, ii using camera screen, 19 viewing camera information, 60 magnified picture, 44 picture after taking, 20, 41 picture/video information, 50 pictures and videos, 41 video after taking, 36, 41 W wide angle button, ii Windows OS installing software, 63 system requirements, 61 wrist strap, 5 wrist strap post, i Z zoom button, ii digital, 21, 58 optical, video, 37 114
