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  • Page 1: Zoom Digital Camera

    KODAK EASYSHARE CX4230 Zoom Digital Camera User’s Guide Visit Kodak on the World Wide Web at www.kodak.com...
  • Page 2 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...

  • Page 3: Camera Front

    Camera Front 1 Shutter button 2 Flash unit 3 On / Off switch 4 Viewfinder lens Camera Bottom 1 Camera Dock connector (door shown closed) Product Overview Self Timer light Lens with built-in cover USB connector DC in connector 2 Tripod mount socket 3 Battery door...

  • Page 4: Camera Back

    Camera Back 1 Viewfinder 2 Ready light 3 Menu button 4 Flash button 5 Share button 6 Shutter button 7 4-way arrow / Zoom button Product Overview 8 Video out port 9 Wrist strap post 10 MMC/SD card door 11 Review button 12 Delete button 13 Select button 14 LCD...

  • Page 5: 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 ...
  • Page 6 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 ...
  • Page 7 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...
  • Page 8 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 ...

  • Page 9: Getting Started

    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. Chapter 6, Installing the Software Need This Guide in Large Print? For a large print version of this User’s Guide:...

  • Page 10: What Can I Do With My Kodak Easyshare Cx4230 Zoom Digital Camera

    Make prints at any KODAK Picture Maker 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.

  • Page 11: Camera Package Contents

    Dock II, you received the KODAK EASYSHARE Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery Pack and AC power adapter. For details, see 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.

  • Page 12: Attaching The Wrist Strap

    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.

  • Page 13: Turning The Camera On And Off

    Turning the Camera On and Off 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. Chapter 1 Slide the On/Off switch to the On position.

  • Page 14: Using The 4-Way Arrow/Zoom Button

    Using the 4-Way Arrow/Zoom Button 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 change the language after that: In Capture or Review mode, press the Menu button.

  • Page 15: Setting The Clock

    Select NOTE: Depending on your computer operating system, KODAK EASYSHARE Software may allow your computer to automatically update the camera clock when you connect the camera. See the KODAK EASYSHARE Software Help for details. Chapter 1 In Capture or Review mode, press the Menu button.

  • Page 16: Checking Camera Status

    Checking Camera Status To check the current camera settings press: Camera Status Icons Date stamp Close up Self Timer Flash mode Best Quality Better Good Battery Status If no battery icon appears on the LCD, the battery is fully charged. *A blinking battery icon means the battery is too weak to power the camera.

  • Page 17: Inserting An Mmc/Sd Card

    Do not insert or remove a card when the green ready light is blinking; it may damage your pictures, card, or camera. page 83 for storage capacities. Purchase KODAK Multimedia Cards at your Kodak retail dealer or on our Web site at http://www.kodak.com/go/accessories.

  • Page 18: Choosing Internal Memory Or Mmc/Sd Card

    MMC/SD Card—store as many pictures as you like, depending on the size of the card. page 83 for storage capacities. Purchase KODAK Multimedia Cards at your Kodak retail dealer or on our Web site at http://www.kodak.com/go/accessories. Changing Your Storage Location Setting Use the Image Storage menu, available in Capture and Review modes, to change the setting.

  • Page 19: Camera Modes

    Camera Modes The camera has four modes: Capture, Review, Share, and Setup. You can always tell which mode the camera is in: Capture Review Share Setup Chapter 1 Capture —the LCD is blank, no image is displayed. If you press the down arrow, the status bar and mode icon are displayed.

  • Page 21: Taking Pictures-Capture Mode

    Taking Pictures—Capture Mode Take a Picture Anytime The camera is in Capture mode button to take a picture. But remember, you can press the Shutter button anytime to take a picture, even if you are in Review, Share, or Setup mode! Taking a Picture Before you take a picture, make sure your picture storage location is set the way you want it (see...

  • Page 22: Liveview-Using The Lcd To Frame Your Subject

    Liveview—Using the LCD to Frame Your Subject When you turn on Liveview, the LCD displays a live image of what the lens sees. Look at the LCD to frame your picture. To change the Liveview setting so it is on whenever the camera is on, see page Chapter 2 Make sure the camera is in Capture mode...

  • Page 23: Quickview-Reviewing The Picture Just Taken

    Quickview—Reviewing the Picture Just Taken After you take a picture, the LCD displays a Quickview of that picture for approximately 5 seconds. While the picture is displayed, you can: Delete NOTE: To save battery power, you can turn off the Quickview feature. See page Chapter 2 Review it.

  • Page 24: Using The Flash

    Using the Flash Use the flash when you take pictures outdoors in heavy shadows, at night, or indoors. Flash is effective between these distances: Wide angle: 1.6 to 12.8 ft (0.5 to 3.9 m) Telephoto: 1.6 to 7.5 ft (0.5 to 2.3 m) Auto Flash—flash fires when the lighting conditions require it.

  • Page 25: Using Optical Zoom

    Using Optical Zoom Use Optical Zoom to get up to three times closer (3X) to your subject. When you turn on the camera, the lens extends to the Wide Angle position. Using Digital Zoom Use Digital Zoom to get an additional 2X beyond the optical zoom limit. The lens does not move during Digital Zoom.

  • Page 26: Changing Picture-Taking Options

    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 to take a picture and revert to Capture.

  • Page 27: Taking Close-Up Pictures

    Taking Close-up Pictures The Close-up setting helps you gain sharpness and detail at close range. Use Close-up between these distances: Wide angle: 3.9 to 23.6 in. (100 to 600 mm) Telephoto: 7.8 to 23.6 in. (200 to 600 mm) Press the Menu button to turn off the menu screen. The Close-up icon automatically enters Liveview.

  • Page 28: Putting Yourself In The Picture

    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. Press Self Timer light Chapter 2 In Capture mode, press the Menu button. Highlight Self Timer Select button.

  • Page 29: Setting Exposure Compensation

    Setting Exposure Compensation Use Exposure Compensation to control how much light is allowed into the camera. The exposure range is +2 to -2 in 1/2-step increments. NOTE: This setting is ideal for controlling pictures in which the light source is behind the subject (backlit), or for correcting pictures that are too light or too dark.

  • Page 30: Setting Picture Quality

    Setting Picture Quality Use the Quality setting to select a picture resolution: In Capture mode, press the Menu button. Highlight Quality The active Quality setting appears in the top left corner. Press the Select button. Press the Menu button to turn off the menu screen. This setting remains until you change it.

  • Page 31: Placing The Date On Pictures

    Placing the Date on Pictures Use Date Stamp to imprint the date on your pictures. Make sure the camera clock is set to the correct date In Capture mode, press the Menu button. Highlight Date Stamp Chapter 2 , then press the Select button. Highlight an option: YYY/MM/DD MM/DD/YY...
  • Page 32 Turning Off the Orientation Sensor If you turn the camera when you take a picture (for example, to take a lengthwise or portrait, shot), the Orientation Sensor repositions the picture so it is displayed correct side up during Quickview, Review, picture transfer, and in video-out display.

  • Page 33: Reviewing Pictures-Review Mode

    Reviewing Pictures—Review Mode Use Review mode internal memory or on a card. Remember, press the Shutter button to take a picture anytime, even in Review mode (see NOTE: Reviewing pictures on the LCD quickly depletes battery power. An optional AC adapter is available (see To Enter Review Mode Review icon Picture Information Icons...

  • Page 34: To Access The Review Menus

    To Access the Review Menus Use the Review menus to work with the pictures that are stored in internal memory or on a card. Press the Review button. Press the Menu button. Press the Menu button to turn off the menus. Review Menus (page Protect...

  • Page 35: Viewing Single Pictures

    Viewing Single Pictures Review Viewing Multiple Pictures Review Press to display the previous or next row of thumbnails. Press to scroll through the thumbnails one at a time. The selected picture is highlighted in yellow. Press the Select button to display a single view of the selected picture. Viewing Multiple Pictures—Review Menu You can also view multiple pictures through the Review menu, Multi-up option.

  • Page 36: Deleting Pictures

    Deleting Pictures Select Delete Review NOTE: Protected pictures cannot be deleted; remove protection before deleting (page 28). Protecting Pictures From Deletion Press the Review button, then locate the picture to protect. Press the Menu button. To remove protection, press the Select button again. Press the Menu button to turn off the menu.

  • Page 37: Running A Slide Show

    Running a Slide Show Use the Slide Show to display your pictures on the LCD in the order in which you took them. To run a slide show on a television or other external device, see page Starting the Slide Show Press the Review button, then press the Menu button.

  • Page 38: Displaying Pictures On A Television

    Turning On Loop When you turn on Loop, the slide show is continuously repeated. Displaying Pictures on a Television You can run a slide show or display your pictures on a television, computer monitor, or digital projector (any device equipped with a video input). NOTE: Ensure that the Video Out setting is correctly set to NTSC or PAL (see page 40).

  • Page 39: Copying Pictures

    Copying Pictures You can copy pictures 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.

  • Page 40: Magnifying Pictures

    Magnifying Pictures Press the Review button, then press the Select button. The picture is displayed at 2X magnification. The Magnify icon and the magnification value are displayed on the screen. Press the Select button again to display the picture at 4X magnification. When the picture is magnified, press parts of the picture.

  • Page 41: Tagging Pictures-Share Mode

    (page Press the Share button to tag your pictures: For automatic printing For automatic emailing As Favorites For details on organizing, printing, or emailing, see the Quick Start Guide or KODAK EASYSHARE Software Help. Print All Cancel Prints (page (page...

  • Page 42: Tagging Pictures For Printing

    Tagging Pictures for Printing Share The default quantity is one. To change the default, see To tag all pictures on the card or in internal memory, highlight Print All, press the Select button, then indicate the number of copies as described above.

  • Page 43: Tagging Pictures For Emailing

    When you transfer the tagged pictures to your computer, the KODAK EASYSHARE Software email screen opens and lets you immediately send the pictures to the addresses you specified. See the Quick Start Guide or KODAK EASYSHARE Software Help for details on address books and emailing.

  • Page 44: Tagging Pictures As Favorites

    Tagging Pictures as Favorites Share Using Favorites on Your Computer See the KODAK EASYSHARE Software Help for details on retrieving and organizing Favorites on your computer. Chapter 4 Locate a picture, then press the Share button. Highlight Favorite the Select button.

  • Page 45: Customizing Camera Settings-Setup Mode

    Customizing Camera Settings—Setup Mode Use Setup mode to customize your camera settings. You can access Setup mode two ways: in the Capture menu screen and the Review menu screen. Capture mode To Access Setup Mode/Menus In Capture or Review mode, press the Menu button. Highlight Setup Press the Menu button to turn off the Setup menu and return to Capture or Review mode.

  • Page 46: Returning To The Previous Menu

    Returning to the Previous Menu The Return feature lets you return to the menu screen from which you entered the Setup menu. Changing the Print Quantity Default The Default Print Quantity setting determines the value that is displayed on the Share Print screen (page In Capture or Review mode, press the Menu button.

  • Page 47: Turning Off Quickview

    Turning Off Quickview After you take a picture, Quickview displays it on the LCD for approximately 5 seconds (see page 15). To save battery power, turn off Quickview: In Capture or Review mode, press the Menu button. Highlight Setup Highlight Quickview Highlight Off, then press the Select button.

  • Page 48: Setting Video Out

    Setting Video Out The Video Out feature lets you match the camera’s video signal to the standard for your location. Video Out must be set correctly to run a slide show on an external device (see page In Capture or Review mode, press the Menu button. Highlight Setup Highlight Video Out Chapter 5...

  • Page 49: Formatting Memory Or Mmc/Sd Card

    Formatting Memory or MMC/SD Card CAUTION: Formatting deletes everything in memory or on the card, even protected pictures. Removing a card during formatting may damage the card. In Capture or Review mode, press the Menu button. Highlight Setup Press the Select button. Highlight Continue, then press the Select button.

  • Page 50: Viewing Camera Information

    Viewing Camera Information The About feature displays information that is helpful if you need to call for service on your camera. In Capture or Review mode, press the Menu button. Highlight Setup Chapter 5 , then press the Select button. Highlight About button.

  • Page 51: Installing The Software

    Installing the Software System Requirements WINDOWS System Requirements Personal computer for WINDOWS 98, 98SE, ME, 2000, or XP 233 MHz processor or greater 64 MB of available RAM (128 MB for WINDOWS XP) 200 MB of available hard disk space CD-ROM drive Available USB port Color monitor with a minimum resolution of 800 x 600 pixels;...
  • Page 52 MACINTOSH OS 8.6/9.x System Requirements PowerPC-based MACINTOSH computer MACINTOSH OS 8.6/9.x 64 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 NOTE: OS 8.6/9.x do not support the Share button functions.

  • Page 53: Install The Software

    Install the Software For information on the software applications included on the KODAK EASYSHARE Software CD, see the Quick Start Guide or KODAK EASYSHARE Software Help. Before you begin, close all software applications that are open on your computer. Chapter 6...
  • Page 54 Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software. If prompted, restart the computer when the installation is complete. Select Typical to automatically install the needed applications. Select Custom to choose the applications to install. NOTE: When prompted, take a few minutes to electronically register your camera and software.

  • Page 55: Connecting To The Computer

    Camera Dock to the computer. Connecting to the Computer You can transfer your pictures from the camera to the computer using either the camera alone or the optional KODAK EASYSHARE Camera Dock or Camera Dock II. See page 51 for connecting with a Camera Dock.

  • Page 56: Transferring Pictures To Your Computer

    Transferring Pictures to Your Computer For details on transferring pictures, see the Quick Start Guide or the KODAK EASYSHARE Software Help. Printing Pictures from Your Computer For details on printing on your home printer and ordering prints from an online print provider, see the Quick Start Guide or the KODAK EASYSHARE Software Help.

  • Page 57: Using The Kodak Easyshare Camera Dock

    Using the KODAK EASYSHARE Camera Dock II The KODAK EASYSHARE Camera Dock II (Camera Dock) makes it easy to transfer your pictures to the computer. The Camera Dock is also a rapid battery charger for the included KODAK EASYSHARE Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery Pack, and supplies power to the camera.

  • Page 58: Installing The Camera Insert

    If you do not have the custom insert that was included with your camera, use the universal insert that is included with the Camera Dock II. The universal insert works with all KODAK EASYSHARE cameras, but it does not fit the cameras perfectly.

  • Page 59: Connecting The Camera Dock

    Connecting the Camera Dock After the KODAK EASYSHARE Software is loaded (see Camera Dock to your computer and to an external power source. You will need: the USB cable included with your camera the AC adapter, 7-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.

  • Page 60: Installing The Battery Pack In The Camera

    Installing the Battery Pack in the Camera IMPORTANT: The Battery Pack is not charged when you receive it. page 54 Chapter 8 Open the battery door on the bottom of the camera. Install the Battery Pack as illustrated. CAUTION: The Battery Pack can only be inserted into the camera in the orientation shown.

  • Page 61: Docking The Camera

    Battery Pack, place the camera in the Camera Dock. Connector cover Connector Power/Transfer light NOTE: If the KODAK EASYSHARE Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery Pack is in the camera, the Camera Dock immediately begins charging (see Chapter 8 Turn off the camera.

  • Page 62: Charging The Battery Pack

    Camera Dock with the power on, charging resumes when the camera enters Auto Power-off (see NOTE: The Camera Dock only charges the provided KODAK EASYSHARE Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery Pack. If you place the camera in the Camera Dock with any other type of batteries, rechargeable or not, no charging takes place.

  • Page 63: Transferring Pictures

    For details on transferring, organizing, printing, emailing, and editing your pictures, see the Quick Start Guide or KODAK EASYSHARE Software Help. NOTE: When your pictures are transferred, leave the camera in the Camera Dock. Eight minutes after the transfer is complete, the Camera Dock resumes charging as necessary.

  • Page 64: Earlier Camera Dock Model

    Earlier Camera Dock Model If you have the KODAK EASYSHARE Camera Dock, not the Camera Dock II, the functionality is exactly the same as described in this chapter. The only difference is that the earlier Camera Dock has one indicator light.

  • Page 65: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting This chapter contains help for your KODAK EASYSHARE CX4230 Zoom Digital Camera or Camera Dock II. Additional technical information is available in the ReadMe file located on the KODAK EASYSHARE Software CD. For updates to Troubleshooting information, visit our Web site at http://www.kodak.com/go/cx4230support.
  • Page 66 Camera Problem Cause Camera does not Alkaline batteries were turn off; lens does installed in the camera. not retract. Shutter button does Camera is not turned on. Turn on the camera not work. The camera is processing a picture; the ready light is blinking.
  • Page 67 Camera Problem Cause Part of the picture Something was blocking is missing. the lens when the picture was taken. Your eye or the picture was not centered correctly in the viewfinder. In Review mode, The camera may not be you do not see a accessing the correct picture on the LCD storage location.
  • Page 68 Camera Problem Cause Picture is too dark. Flash is not on or did not function. The subject is too far away for the flash to have an effect. The subject is in front of a bright light (backlit). Lighting condition is too dark.
  • Page 69 Camera Problem Cause Stored pictures are The card was removed damaged. when the ready light was blinking. Pictures remaining Picture does not take up number does not sufficient space to decrease after decrease the picture taking a picture. remaining number. Picture is not clear.
  • Page 70 Camera Problem Cause Slide show does Video Out setting is not run on external incorrect. video device. External device is set incorrectly. Slide show does The camera may not be not run on LCD accessing the correct screen. storage location. Chapter 9 Solution Adjust the camera Video Out...
  • Page 71 Connect cable to camera and computer port (page 45). Disconnect your camera from the computer. Close all software applications, reconnect your camera and try again. Close that software before starting the KODAK Software. www.kodak.com/ (page page 54). (page 47).
  • Page 72 Software is not fully or pictures to correctly installed on computer. computer. Chapter 9 Solution Disconnect USB cable, or Camera Dock, from computer. Install KODAK EASYSHARE Software (page Disconnect USB cable, or Camera Dock, from computer. Uninstall the software: Start Control Panel Remove Programs...
  • Page 73 MMC/SD Cards MMC/SD Card Problem Cause The camera does not The card may not be recognize your MMC/SD certified. MMC/SD card. The card may be corrupt. No card is inserted in camera or card is not fully inserted. Camera freezes up Camera detects an when a card is error when the card...
  • Page 74 Cause There are no pictures in the current storage location. The card is corrupted or formatted for another digital camera. The camera internal memory is corrupted. There is no card in the camera. Your pictures were not copied. There is not enough...
  • Page 75 LCD Messages Message Card is protected (Reset switch on card) Card is locked Date/Time entry screen appears automatically High camera temperature. (Camera will be turned off.) Memory Card is full Chapter 9 Cause Switch on card is in write-protect position. The card in the camera is write-protected.
  • Page 76 (page or change storage location to Auto and insert card (page 10). Transfer the unreadable picture to the computer (page 47), or delete the picture (page 28). Create and copy address book from your computer. See KODAK EASYSHARE Software Help.

  • Page 77: Camera Ready Light Status

    Camera Ready Light Status Camera Ready Light Problem Ready light does not turn on and the camera does not work. Ready light glows steady green. Ready light blinks red. Batteries are low or Chapter 9 Ready light Cause Solution Camera is not turned Turn on the camera (page Batteries are...
  • Page 78 Camera Ready Light Problem Ready light glows steady red. Ready light blinks green. Ready light blinks orange. Chapter 9 Cause Solution Camera’s internal Transfer pictures to your memory or card is computer full. pictures from the camera (page locations insert a card with available memory.

  • Page 79: Troubleshooting-Camera Dock Ii

    Troubleshooting—Camera Dock II Camera Dock II Problems Camera Dock Problem Pictures are not transferred to the computer Chapter 9 Cause Solution AC adapter or USB Check the connections cable is not securely connected. Software is not Install the software installed. There are too Close all software applications many applications...
  • Page 80 Comment The camera is not in the Camera Dock. Camera is turned on. Turn off to begin charging. Battery in camera is not a KODAK EASYSHARE Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery Pack. Comment The camera and Camera Dock are operating normally. Remove the camera and...
  • Page 81 Chapter 9 Comment The camera and Camera Dock are operating normally. Comment Reinstall the Battery Pack (page Check for damage. Slowly return the camera and Battery Pack to room temperature. Install a KODAK EASYSHARE Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery Pack 52). (page 52).

  • Page 83: Getting Help

    Troubleshooting, for help with problems you may have with your camera, camera/computer connections, Camera Dock, or MMC/SD cards. Software Help For help with the software included on the KODAK EASYSHARE Software CD, see the Quick Start Guide or KODAK EASYSHARE Software Help. For help navigating through a WINDOWS-based computer and working with digital pictures.

  • Page 84: Telephone Customer Support

    Chapter 10 Telephone Customer Support If you have questions concerning the operation of the software or camera, you may speak directly to a customer support representative. Before You Call Before you call to speak to a customer support representative, please have the camera connected to your computer, be at your computer, and have the following information available: Operating system __________________________________________...

  • Page 85: Telephone Numbers

    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 Chapter 10 1800 147 701 0179 567 357 02 713 14 45 0800 15 0000 1 800 465 6325 800 820 6027 3 848 71 30...
  • Page 86 For the most up-to-date listings, visit: contacts/DAIInternationalContacts.shtml. Chapter 10 91 749 76 53 08 587 704 21 01 838 53 51 0080 861 008 001 800 631 0017 0870 243 0270 1 800 235 6325 585 726 7260 +44 131 458 6714 http://www.kodak.com/US/en/digital/...

  • Page 87: Appendix

    Appendix This appendix serves as a resource for technical information about your KODAK EASYSHARE CX4230 Zoom Digital Camera, KODAK EASYSHARE Camera Dock II, MMC/SD cards, batteries, and available accessories. Camera Specifications Specifications—KODAK EASYSHARE CX4230 Zoom Digital Camera Pixel Resolution 2.0 MP (by Quality 1.0 MP...
  • Page 88 Specifications—KODAK EASYSHARE CX4230 Zoom Digital Camera Power Batteries Battery Pack, Camera Dock only 3V, DC power in AC adapter not included Lens Type Maximum Aperture Zoom, 6X Focal Length Focus Distance Focus Distance, Close-Up Dimensions Width Length Height Weight Chapter 11...

  • Page 89: Original Factory Settings-Camera

    Video Out Upgrading Your Software and Firmware Take advantage of the latest enhancements to your Kodak software and camera firmware. Software refers to the applications included on the KODAK EASYSHARE Software CD. Camera firmware is the internal software that runs on the camera.

  • Page 90: Tips, Safety, Maintenance

    Clean the outside of the camera by wiping with a clean, dry cloth. Never use harsh or abrasive cleaners or organic solvents on the camera or any of its parts. Service agreements are available in some countries. Please contact a dealer of Kodak products for more information. Chapter 11...

  • Page 91: Picture Storage Capacities

    Picture Storage Capacities Picture file sizes can vary. You may be able to store more or fewer pictures. Purchase cards on our Web site at http://www.kodak.com/go/accessories. 16 MB internal memory 8 MB card 16 MB card 32 MB card 64 MB card...

  • Page 92: Card File Naming Conventions

    If you use the card in a camera other than the KODAK EASYSHARE CX4230 Zoom Digital Camera, and that camera manufacturer adheres to this file structure standard, the \DCIM folder contains a folder named by that camera.

  • Page 93: Using Your Batteries

    – 2, 1.5 volt AA lithium batteries – 1, KODAK CRV3 Lithium Battery * – 1, KODAK EASYSHARE Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery Pack, rechargeable in the KODAK EASYSHARE Camera Docks * – 2, 1.2 volt AA Nickel Metal Hydride (Ni-MH) batteries, rechargeable * * Purchase these batteries on our Web site at accessories.

  • Page 94: Battery-Saving Features

    Slide show 1 minute after slide show ends Any state Optional AC Adapter To save battery power, purchase a KODAK Digital Camera AC Adapter, 3-Volt on our Web site at http://www.kodak.com/go/accessories. DC-in port CAUTION: Do not use the Digital Camera AC Adapter, 3-Volt with a KODAK EASYSHARE Camera Dock;...

  • Page 95: Camera Dock Ii Specifications

    Camera Dock II Specifications Specifications—KODAK EASYSHARE Camera Dock II Communication with computer Dimensions Width/Depth/ Height (without insert) Weight Indicator lights Power/ Transfer Charging, 3 lights Input voltage Power DC input Chapter 11 Cable included with KODAK EASYSHARE Cameras 5.9 in. /4.1 in. /1.4 in.

  • Page 96: Regulatory Information

    Chapter 11 Regulatory Information FCC Compliance and Advisory This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and 2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 97: Canadian Doc Statement

    Chapter 11 Canadian DOC Statement DOC Class B Compliance—This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Observation des normes-Class B—Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. VCCI Class B ITE English translation: This is a Class B product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference from Information Technology Equipment (VCCI).
  • Page 99 about camera information, 42 picture information, 32 AC adapter, optional, 86 accessories, buying, 75 adjusting exposure, 21 picture quality, 22 resolution, 22 alkaline batteries, 4 arrow button, 6 auto flash, 16 power-off, 86 storage location, 10 backlit scenes, 21 batteries alkaline, 4 charging Battery Pack, 54 extending battery life, 85...
  • Page 100 power connection, 51 specifications, 87 transferring pictures, 55 USB connection, 51 using, 49 Canadian compliance, 89 capture mode accessing menus, 18 overview, 11 returning from other modes, 18 taking pictures, 13 card, memory, 9, 10, 83, 84 caring for your camera, 82 changing storage location, 10 charging Battery Pack, 54 charging lights, Camera Dock...
  • Page 101 deleting by formatting, 41 during quickview, 15 last picture, 15 pictures, 28 protected pictures, 28 digital pictures, using, 2, 48 digital zoom, 17 display problems, 59 displaying pictures, 25, 29 distance, close-up, 19 dock insert custom, 3 universal, 50 Dock, Camera. See Camera Dock downloading pictures, 48, 55 EASYSHARE Software,...
  • Page 102 MMC/SD card, 9 software, 45 internal memory change storage location, 10 format, 41 internet, helpful web links, 75 Index KODAK EASYSHARE Software, 48 KODAK software getting help, 48, 75 installing, 45 transferring pictures, 48 Kodak web sites, 75 language, setting, 6...
  • Page 103 ready, camera, 69 self-timer, camera, iii, 20 links, world wide web, 75 liveview turning on, 39 using lcd as viewfinder, 14 loading Battery Pack, 52 CRV3 battey, 4 insert, Camera Dock, 50 MMC/SD card, 9 software, 45 loop, slide show, 30 MACINTOSH installing software on, 45 system requirements, 43, 44...
  • Page 104 NTSC, video out setting, 40 on/off switch, iii, 5 optical zoom, 17 orientation sensor, 24 overview camera features, iii–iv camera modes, 11 package contents camera, 3 Camera Dock, 49 PAL, video out setting, 40 picture location icon, 25 picture number icon, 25 pictures close-ups, 19 copying, 31...
  • Page 105 this user guide, 1 protect icon, 25 protecting pictures, 28 quality print, digital zoom, 17 settings, 22, 83 quickview deleting pictures, 15 reviewing last picture, 15 turning off, 39 ReadMe file, 57 ready light status, 69 taking pictures, 13 red-eye, flash, 16 regulatory information, 88, 89 removeable memory card, 9 replacement batteries, types, 85...
  • Page 106 resolution, 22 self-timer, 20 video out, 40 setup mode getting there, 37 overview, 11 returning to previous, 38 using, 37 share button, 34, 35, 36 share mode email tagging, 35 getting there, 33 overview, 11 print tagging, 34 tagging favorites, 36 shutoff, auto, 86 shutter button problems, 58...
  • Page 107 MMC/SD card, 65 turning camera on and off, 5 universal insert, 50 upgrading software, Index firmware, 75, 81 URLs, Kodak web sites, 75 USB cable, connector, iii, 47, 51 VCCI compliance, 89 video out, setting, 30, 40 viewfinder lens, iii...
  • Page 108 Index button, 6 optical, digital, 17...

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