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- Page 1 Kodak EasyShare CX7300 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/cx7300support...
- Page 2 Eastman Kodak Company 343 State Street Rochester, New York 14650 © Eastman Kodak Company, 2004 All screen images are simulated. Kodak and EasyShare are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company. P/N 6B8857...
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Page 3: Front View
Front view 1 Grip 2 Wrist strap post 3 Self Timer/Video light 4 Shutter button Product features 5 Mode dial/Power 6 Flash unit 7 Viewfinder lens 8 Lens... -
Page 4: Product Features
Product features Back view 1 Camera screen (LCD: liquid crystal display) 2 Share button 3 Controller buttons (4) 4 OK button 5 Delete button 6 Viewfinder 7 Ready light Mode dial/Power Shutter button 10 Flash/Status button 11 Grip 12 Slot for optional SD/MMC card 13 Menu button 14 USB (Universal Serial Bus) port 15 Review button... - Page 5 Top and bottom views 1 Shutter button 2 Mode dial/Power Bottom 3 Battery door 4 Tripod socket/locator for dock 5 Dock connector 6 Locator for dock Product features...
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Page 6: Table Of Contents
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 Selecting a language ... 5 Setting the date and time ... - Page 7 4 Installing the software ... 22 Minimum system requirements ... 22 Install the software ... 22 5 Sharing pictures and videos ... 24 Tagging pictures for printing... 24 Tagging pictures and videos for emailing ... 25 Tagging pictures and videos as favorites ... 26 Need help? ...
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Page 8: Getting Started
Kodak EasyShare camera dock or printer dock) Not shown: Getting Started kit that includes User’s Guide, Start Here! guide, Kodak EasyShare software CD. (In some countries, the User’s Guide is provided on a CD. Contents may change without notice.) Installing the software first IMPORTANT: Install the software from the Kodak EasyShare software CD before connecting the camera to the computer. -
Page 9: Loading The Batteries
3 Insert the 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. -
Page 10: Important Battery Information
Kodak digital starter batteries (included with camera) * Included with the Kodak EasyShare camera dock and printer dock We do not recommend or support alkaline batteries. For acceptable battery life, and to make sure your camera operates dependably, use the replacement batteries listed above. -
Page 11: Turning The Camera On And Off
■ Visit www.kodak.com/go/cx7300accessories Kodak EasyShare camera dock— your computer, and charges the included Kodak EasyShare Ni-MH rechargeable battery pack. Kodak EasyShare printer dock— with or without a computer, transfers pictures, and charges the included Kodak EasyShare Ni-MH rechargeable battery pack. -
Page 12: Selecting A Language
Getting started Selecting a language Selecting a language, first time The Language screen is displayed the first time you turn on the camera. ■ Press to highlight a language, then press the OK button. The Set Date & Time screen is displayed in the current language (see date &... -
Page 13: Checking Camera And Picture Status
6 Press the Menu button to exit. NOTE: Depending on your computer operating system, Kodak EasyShare software may update the camera clock when you connect the camera. See the Kodak EasyShare software Help for details. Checking camera and picture status The icons that appear on the camera screen indicate the active camera and picture settings. -
Page 14: Storing Pictures And Videos On An Sd/Mmc Card
Your camera has 16 MB of internal memory. You can purchase optional SD/MMC cards for removable, reusable image storage for pictures and videos. Purchase this and other accessories at a dealer of Kodak products. Visit www.kodak.com/go/cx7300accessories. CAUTION: Cards should only be inserted as explained below. If inserted incorrectly, the door won’t close, and forcing it... -
Page 15: Taking Pictures And Videos
Taking pictures and videos The camera is ready to take pictures or videos when you turn it on—even if you are in Review, Share, or Setup. Taking a picture Shutter button Mode dial Ready light 2 Use the viewfinder or camera screen to frame your subject. (Press the OK button to turn the camera screen on. -
Page 16: Using The Camera Screen As A Viewfinder
Taking pictures and videos Using the camera screen as a viewfinder IMPORTANT: The Liveview feature significantly depletes battery power; use it sparingly. OK button To make the camera screen turn on whenever the camera is on, see page Reviewing the picture or video just taken After you take a picture or video, the camera screen displays a Quickview for approximately 5 seconds. -
Page 17: Using The Flash
2 Press to zoom in or out, in 0.1X increments. 3 Press the Shutter button to take the picture. To turn off digital zoom, from the lowest setting, press NOTE: You cannot use digital zoom for video recording. Using the flash Use the flash when you take pictures at night, indoors, or outdoors in heavy shadows. -
Page 18: Changing Picture-Taking Settings
Taking pictures and videos Changing picture-taking settings You can change settings to get the best results from your camera: 1 In any mode, press the Menu button. 2 Press to highlight the setting you wish to change, then press the OK button. -
Page 19: Putting Yourself In The Picture Or Video
Setting Color Mode (Still modes) Choose color tones. This setting remains until you change the Mode dial or turn off the camera. Set Album Choose Album names. Video Length (Video mode) Choose the amount of recording time for videos. This setting remains until you change it. -
Page 20: Pre-Tagging For Album Names
Use Kodak EasyShare software, V 3.0 or higher (see page 22), to create album names on your computer, then copy up to 32 album names to the camera’s internal memory. See the Kodak EasyShare software Help for details. Second—on your camera 1 In any mode, press the Menu button. -
Page 21: Customizing Your Camera
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 the Kodak EasyShare software Help for details. Customizing your camera Use the Setup Menu to customize your camera settings. - Page 22 Taking pictures and videos Setting Date Stamp (Still modes) Imprint the date on pictures. This setting remains until you change it. Video Date Display (Video mode) Display capture date and time before the video starts. This setting remains until you change it. Language Display the camera screen text in different languages.
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Page 23: 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 a compatible Kodak EasyShare camera dock or Kodak EasyShare printer dock (sold separately) to review pictures and videos. -
Page 24: Deleting Pictures And Videos
Reviewing pictures and videos 3 To play or pause a video, press the OK button. NOTE: You can also press the Menu button, highlight Play Video To rewind a video, press during playback. To replay the video, press the OK button. To go to the previous or next picture or video, press 4 Press the Review button to exit. -
Page 25: Magnifying Pictures
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 the Kodak EasyShare software Help for details. -
Page 26: Protecting Pictures And Videos From Deletion
7 Press the Menu button to return to Review mode. 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 the Kodak EasyShare software Help for details. -
Page 27: Displaying Pictures And Videos On A Television
Displaying pictures and videos on a television You can display pictures and videos on a television or any device equipped with a video input using a compatible Kodak EasyShare printer dock and an optional video cable (see the printer dock user’s guide). -
Page 28: Copying Pictures And Videos
Reviewing pictures and videos 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. ■... -
Page 29: Installing The Software
Mac OS X is recommended for full functionality. Install the software 1 Close all software applications that are open on your computer (including anti-virus software). 2 Place the Kodak EasyShare software CD into the CD-ROM drive. Macintosh computers Power Mac G3, G4, G4 Cube, ■... - Page 30 5 If prompted, restart the computer. If you turned off anti-virus software, turn it back on. See the anti-virus software manual for details. For information on the software applications included on the Kodak EasyShare software CD, click the Help button in the Kodak EasyShare software.
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Page 31: Sharing Pictures And Videos
Sharing pictures and videos Press the Share button to "tag" your pictures and videos. When they are transferred to your computer, you can share using: Print (page Email (page Favorites (page for easy organization on your computer and for sharing on your camera NOTE: Tags remain until removed. -
Page 32: Tagging Pictures And Videos For Emailing
Printing tagged pictures When you transfer the tagged pictures to your computer, the Kodak EasyShare software print screen opens. For details, click the Help button in the Kodak EasyShare software. For more information on printing from your computer or card, see NOTE: For the best 4 x 6 in. -
Page 33: Tagging Pictures And Videos As Favorites
For details, click the Help button in the Kodak EasyShare software. Need help? Click the Help button in the Kodak EasyShare software for details on creating address books, and printing, emailing, and organizing tagged pictures on your computer. -
Page 34: Connecting Camera To Computer
■ or visit www.kodak.com/go/howto. ■ 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. -
Page 35: Ordering Prints Online
Ordering prints online Kodak EasyShare print service (provided by Ofoto at www.ofoto.com) is one of the many online print services offered in the Kodak EasyShare software. You can easily: ■ Upload your pictures. ■ Edit, enhance, and add borders to your pictures. -
Page 36: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting When you have questions about your camera, start here. Additional technical information is available in the ReadMe file located on the Kodak EasyShare software CD. For updates to Troubleshooting information, visit www.kodak.com/go/cx7300support. Camera problems Problem Cause Camera does not Batteries are not turn on. - Page 37 Problem Cause In Review mode, a File format is blue or black screen unrecognized. is displayed instead of a picture. Shutter button does Camera is not turned on. Turn on the camera not work. Camera is processing a picture; the ready light (near the viewfinder) is blinking red.
- Page 38 Troubleshooting Problem Cause Picture is too dark or Flash is not on. underexposed. Subject is too far away for the flash to be effective. Subject is in front of a bright light (backlit). Not enough light. Camera does not Card may not be recognize SD/MMC SD/MMC certified.
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Page 39: Camera/Computer Communications
(page 22). Disconnect camera from the computer. Close all software applications, reconnect camera. Close that software before starting the Kodak software. dock or printer dock, disconnect cable and remove camera from dock). Close all open applications. Re-install the software (page 22). -
Page 40: Camera Screen Messages
(Formatting internal memory also deletes email addresses, album names, and Favorites. To restore them, see the Kodak EasyShare software Help.) Insert a card (page Delete pictures from the image storage location you are copying to... - Page 41 Reset the clock (page Create and copy address book from computer. See the Kodak EasyShare software Help. Create and copy album names from computer. See the Kodak EasyShare software Help. Delete one or more album names...
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Page 42: Camera Ready Light Status
Troubleshooting Message Cause Camera error #XXXX. An error is detected. See user’s guide. Camera ready light status Status Cause Ready light does not Camera is not turned on. Turn on the camera turn on and the Batteries are exhausted camera does not or are not charged. -
Page 43: Getting Help
Register your camera View online tutorials Software help Click the Help button in the Kodak EasyShare software. Also, see the tutorial on the CD for help with connecting your camera to a computer. Telephone customer support If you have questions concerning the operation of the software or camera, you may speak with a customer support representative. - Page 44 Hong Kong 800 901 514 India 91 22 617 5823 Italy 02 696 33452 Japan 03 5644 5050 Korea 00798 631 0024 For the most up-to-date listings, visit: http://www.kodak.com/US/en/digital/contacts/DAIInternationalContacts.shtml Netherlands New Zealand Norway/Norge Philippines Portugal Singapore Spain Sweden Switzerland Taiwan...
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Page 45: Appendix
Appendix Camera specifications Kodak EasyShare CX7300 digital camera Color Color modes Communication with computer Dimensions Width Depth Height Weight File format Still Video Flash Modes Range Charging Time 1/2.7 in. interline transfer CCD, 4:3 aspect ratio, 2.6 µm square pixel,... -
Page 46: Tips, Safety, Maintenance
Appendix Kodak EasyShare CX7300 digital camera Pixel Best - 3.2 MP, low resolution compression (by Quality Best (3:2) - 2.8 MP, setting) print optimized Better - 3.2 MP, high compression Good - 0.8 MP Power Battery Self Timer Tripod socket... -
Page 47: Image Storage Capacities
Kodak at www.kodak.com/go/cx7300support. Image storage capacities Image file sizes can vary. You may be able to store more or fewer pictures and videos. Purchase SD/MMC cards and other accessories at a dealer of Kodak products. Visit www.kodak.com/go/cx7300accessories. Picture storage capacity... -
Page 48: Power-Saving Features
Press any button (or insert or remove a card). 3 hours turns off. 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). Visit www.kodak.com/go/cx7300downloads. Regulatory compliance... -
Page 49: Canadian Doc Statement
Appendix If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: 1) reorient or relocate the receiving antenna;... - Page 50 Index AA batteries expected life , 3 installing , 2 About , 15 accessories batteries , 2 , 3 buying , 36 SD/MMC card , 7 Album , 18 pre-tagging pictures/videos for , 13 alkaline batteries, warning , 3 auto flash , 10 power-down , 41 Auto mode , 8...
- Page 51 , iii locator holes for , iii printer , 28 downloading pictures , 27 EasyShare software See also Kodak EasyShare software , 22 emailing pictures/videos , 25 error messages , 33 Exposure Compensation , 11 external video device...
- Page 52 Index Language , 15 setting , 5 LCD (liquid crystal display). See cam- era screen lens , i cleaning , 40 light ready , ii , 35 Self Timer , i , 12 video , i lithium batteries, expected life , 3 Liveview , 14 turning default on/off , 14 using , 9...
- Page 53 tagging , 13 , 18 taking , 8 transferring to computer , 27 viewing multi-up , 16 viewing on television , 20 Play Video , 16 power auto off , 41 camera , 4 switch , i printer dock , 28 printing from a card , 28 from computer , 27...
- Page 54 , 32 error messages , 33 ready light status , 35 turning camera on/off , 4 upgrading software, firmware , 41 URLs, Kodak web sites , 36 USB cable camera port , ii connecting camera and computer , 27...
- Page 55 viewing camera information , 15 magnified picture , 18 picture/video information , 21 picture/video just taken , 9 pictures/videos , 16 pictures/videos on television , 20 slide show , 19 Windows OS installing software on , 22 system requirements , 22 wrist strap post , i zoom, digital , 9 Index...