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  • Page 1 Kodak EasyShare CX6445 zoom digital camera Simulated image User’s Guide www.kodak.com For interactive tutorials, www.kodak.com/go/howto...
  • Page 2 Eastman Kodak Company 343 State Street Rochester, New York 14650 © Eastman Kodak Company, 2004 All screen images are simulated. Kodak, EasyShare, and Max are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company. P/N 4J1320...

  • Page 3: Product Overview

    Front View Microphone Light sensor Self Timer/Video light Wrist strap post Grip Product Overview Shutter button Speaker Flash unit Viewfinder lens 10 Auto focus sensor 11 Lens...

  • Page 4: Back View

    Back View Camera screen (LCD, liquid crystal display) Share button (page Mode dial/Off (page Joystick (Move OK button (Press in) Delete button Diopter dial Product Overview Ready light Viewfinder 9 Self Timer/Burst button page 5) 10 Flash/Status button Zoom (Wide Angle/Telephoto) Grip 13 Menu button 14 Review button...
  • Page 5 Side Views Left Side A/V Out, for television viewing Slot for optional SD/MMC card USB Port Product Overview Right Side DC-In (3V) for optional AC adapter...
  • Page 6 Top and Bottom Views CRV3, KAA2HR, AA/Lithium, AA/NiMH, AA/NiMn Self Timer/Burst button Speaker Flash/Status button Shutter button Product Overview Bottom Battery door Tripod socket/locator, dock 6000 Dock connector Locator, dock 6000...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    1 Getting Started ...1 Install Software First...1 Need This 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... 3 Loading the Battery... 4 Attaching the Wrist Strap ... 4 Turning On the Camera...
  • Page 8 Using the Flash... 21 Putting Yourself in the Picture...23 Taking a Burst Series of Pictures ... 24 Changing Optional Settings ... 25 Setting Exposure Compensation ... 27 Setting Picture Quality...28 Setting Color Mode ...29 Setting White Balance ...30 Setting ISO Speed... 31 Setting Long Time Exposure...32 Setting Exposure Metering ...33 Setting Focus Zone...34...
  • Page 9 Playing a Video...46 Deleting Pictures and Videos...47 Changing Optional Review Settings ...48 Magnifying Pictures ...48 Protecting Pictures and Videos From Deletion... 49 Tagging Pictures/Videos for Albums...50 Running a Slide Show ...51 Displaying Pictures/Videos on a Television ... 52 Copying Pictures and Videos... 53 Displaying Video Date...
  • Page 10 Setting Video Out ... 63 Selecting a Language ... 63 Formatting Internal Memory or SD/MMC Card...64 Viewing Camera Information ...64 7 Installing the Software ...65 Minimum system requirements...65 Install the Software... 66 8 Connecting Camera to Computer ...69 Transferring Pictures With the USB Cable ... 69 Printing Pictures from Your Computer ...
  • Page 11 10 Troubleshooting ... 81 Camera Problems... 81 Camera/Computer Communications...86 SD/MMC Cards and Internal Memory ... 87 Camera Screen Messages ...88 Camera Ready Light Status... 92 11 Getting Help ...95 Helpful Web Links ... 95 Help in this Manual ... 95 Software Help...

  • Page 13: Getting Started

    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 Quick Start Guide or Need This Guide in Larger Print? For a large print version of this User’s Guide:...

  • Page 14: What Can I Do With My Camera

    70) Print pictures directly to your home printer or Kodak EasyShare printer dock 6000. Order prints online from Ofoto, a Kodak Company. Or purchase an optional Kodak multimedia card (MMC) or a secure digital (SD) card and: Automatically print to any printer with an SD/MMC slot Make prints at an SD/MMC-capable Kodak picture maker, visit http://www.kodak.com/go/picturemaker...

  • Page 15: Package Contents

    3 CRV3 battery (non-rechargeable) Not shown: User’s Guide, Quick Start Guide, wrist strap, Kodak EasyShare software CD. (In some countries, the User’s Guide is provided on a CD.) Contents may change without notice. Chapter 1 4 USB cable...

  • Page 16: Loading The Battery

    Loading the Battery A CRV3 lithium battery, non-rechargeable, is included with your camera. page 12 for the other types of batteries you can use in your camera. Attaching the Wrist Strap Chapter 1 Turn off the camera. On the bottom of the camera, slide the battery door and lift to open.

  • Page 17: Turning On The Camera

    Turning On the Camera Ready light delete Mode share EasyShare CX6445 dial delete share 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.

  • Page 18: Setting The Date And Time

    The setting remains until you change it. 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 SET DATE &...

  • Page 19: Checking Camera Status

    Checking Camera Status The icons that appear on the camera screen indicate the active camera and picture settings. See page 8 To check the current camera settings: Mode dial delete share EasyShare CX6445 Status area Mode icon delete menu share EasyShare CX6445...

  • Page 20: Camera Screen Icons

    Camera Screen Icons These icons appear on your camera screen when the settings are active. Capture Modes (also on Mode dial*) Video Auto Sport Portrait Night Landscape Close-up Custom (When additional settings. Press the Flash button to display them.) Exposure Compensation Color mode *For Capture mode descriptions, see...

  • Page 21: Inserting An Sd/Mmc Card

    To remove the card, push it in, then release it. When the card is partially ejected, pull it out. page 104 for storage capacities. Purchase SD/MMC cards at a dealer of Kodak products or visit Chapter 1 To insert an SD/MMC card: Turn off the camera.

  • Page 22: Choosing Internal Memory Or Sd/Mmc Card

    SD/MMC Card —Store pictures and videos on a card. The number/length of pictures/videos depends on the size of the card. Purchase accessories at a dealer of Kodak products or visit storage capacities, see page Managing Your Storage Location Setting Turn on the camera.

  • Page 23: Memory Card

    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 Checking a Picture or Video’s Location In Review mode, the storage location icon that appears with a picture indicates the location of the picture or video.

  • Page 24: Important Battery Information

    (per charge) Kodak Max digital camera batteries, AA (2) * Included with the Kodak EasyShare camera dock 6000 and printer dock 6000 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 25: Extending Battery Life

    – Reviewing your pictures on the camera screen (see – Using Liveview (see – Using Quickview (see – Excessive use of the flash Purchase an optional Kodak 3-volt AC adapter to power your camera (see page 107). Purchase an optional Kodak EasyShare camera dock 6000 (see...

  • Page 27: Taking Pictures

    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 10).

  • Page 28: Picture-Taking Modes

    Picture-Taking Modes For the best possible pictures, choose the mode that suits your conditions. Use this mode Auto Sport Portrait Night Landscape Distant subjects. Flash does not fire unless you turn it Close-up Video Chapter 2 For: General picture-taking. Automatically sets exposure, focus, and flash.

  • Page 29: Liveview-Framing With The Camera Screen

    Press the Shutter button half-way and hold to set the exposure and focus, then press the rest of the way down to take CX6445 the picture. To turn off Liveview, press the OK button. NOTE: If Quality is set to Best (3:2), the...

  • Page 30: Using The Auto Focus Framing Marks

    Using the Auto Focus Framing Marks In Liveview, the framing marks indicate the area of your scene that the camera is focusing on. For the best possible pictures, the camera attempts to focus on foreground subjects, even if the subjects are not centered in the scene. Press the OK button to turn on Liveview.

  • Page 31: Quickview-Reviewing The Picture Just Taken

    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 delete share EasyShare Share Adjusting the Viewfinder Use the diopter dial to adjust the viewfinder for your eyesight. Adjusting the diopter has no effect on the camera auto focus.

  • Page 32: Using The Optical Zoom

    Using the Optical Zoom Use Optical Zoom to get up to 4X 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 Press the Shutter button half-way and hold to set the exposure and...

  • Page 33: Using The Flash

    Flash Flash setting button elete hare EasyShare CX6445 * The flash may fire, even in bright outdoor conditions, if the background is brighter than your subject. Chapter 2 Press the button repeatedly to scroll through the flash options. The active flash icon is displayed in the camera screen status area Auto* (default)—flash fires...

  • Page 34: Flash Settings In Each Mode

    Flash Settings In Each Mode For the best possible pictures, flash settings are pre-set for each picture taking mode. Icon Capture Mode Auto Sport Portrait Night Landscape Off Long Time Exposure Close-up Video Burst * In these modes, when you change to Red-eye, it remains until you change it. Chapter 2 Default Available Flash...

  • Page 35: 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. Self Self Timer Timer light button Chapter 2 Place the camera on a flat surface or use a tripod.

  • Page 36: Taking A Burst Series Of Pictures

    EasyShare CX6445 Take the Pictures Press the Shutter button half-way and hold to set the auto-focus and exposure for all the pictures in the sequence. Press the Shutter button the rest of the way down and hold it to take the pictures.

  • Page 37: Changing Optional Settings

    Menu Options Available Image Storage (page Exposure Comp. (page Picture Quality (page Color Mode (page White Balance (page Chapter 2 delete share EasyShare CX6445 Picture Taking Modes Video Auto Sport Portrait Night menu Menu button review Landscape Close-up...
  • Page 38 Menu Options Available ISO Speed (page Long Time Exp. (page Exp. Metering (page Focus Zone (page Set Album (page Date Stamp (page Orientation Sensor (page Setup (page Chapter 2 Picture Taking Modes Video Auto Landscape Close-up Sport Portrait Night...

  • Page 39: Setting Exposure Compensation

    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. NOTE: Exposure Compensation cannot be used with Long Time Exposure.

  • Page 40: Setting Picture Quality

    Best (3:2) printing up to 11 x 14 in.(28 x 36 cm); also ideal for printing to the Kodak EasyShare printer dock 6000 and other printing solutions (see page appears in the status area.

  • Page 41: Setting Color Mode

    Setting Color Mode Use Color Mode to control color tones and moods. In any Still mode, press the Menu button. Press to highlight Color Mode Chapter 2 , then press the OK button. Press to highlight an option, then press the OK button. Color (default)—for color pictures.

  • Page 42: Setting White Balance

    Setting White Balance Whites can look white in daylight, but different under other lighting conditions. Use White Balance to correct the color shifts that result from shooting pictures under different light sources. NOTE: White Balance is available in Landscape and Close-up modes. In any Still mode, press the Menu button.

  • Page 43: Setting Iso Speed

    Setting ISO Speed The ISO setting controls the camera’s sensitivity to light. Use a lower ISO setting in brightly lit scenes; use a higher ISO setting for low-light scenes. NOTE: ISO settings are available in Landscape and Close-up modes. Higher ISO speeds may create a picture that is “noisier”...

  • Page 44: Setting Long Time Exposure

    Setting Long Time Exposure In Landscape mode, use Long Time Exposure to control how long the shutter stays open and to portray a sense of motion. Settings range from 0.7 to 4 seconds. NOTE: Long Time Exposure cannot be used with Exposure Compensation or manual ISO speed setting.

  • Page 45: Setting Exposure Metering

    Setting Exposure Metering Your camera uses matrix metering to set exposure values; it evaluates light levels in multiple locations within the scene to provide the best exposure for the main subject. Use Exposure Metering to target specific areas of a scene for evaluation. NOTE: Exposure Metering is available in Landscape and Close-up modes.

  • Page 46: Setting Focus Zone

    Setting Focus Zone If you do not get the composition and focus results you want by using framing marks (page 18), use the Focus Zone feature to select a large or a concentrated area of focus. NOTE: Focus Zone is available in Close-up mode. In any Still mode, press the Menu button.

  • Page 47: Pre-Tagging For Album Names

    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.

  • Page 48: Placing The Date On Pictures

    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.

  • Page 49: Setting The Orientation Sensor

    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 displayed in their original orientation.

  • Page 51: Taking Videos

    Taking a Video Ready light delete share EasyShare CX6445 Self Timer/ Video light To stop recording, press the Shutter button again. Recording also stops if the storage location is full. See video storage capacities. NOTE: If you prefer, press the Shutter button completely down and hold it for more than 2 seconds to begin recording.

  • Page 52: Quickview-Reviewing The Video Just Taken

    Quickview—Reviewing the Video Just Taken After you take a video, the camera screen displays the first frame of the video for approximately 5 seconds. While the frame is displayed, you can: delete share EasyShare You can turn off the Quickview feature (see turned off, the video is not displayed on the camera screen after you take it.

  • Page 53: Using The Optical Zoom

    Using the Optical Zoom Use Optical Zoom to get up to 4X 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 Changing Optional Video Settings...

  • Page 54: Pre-Tagging For Album Names

    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.

  • Page 55: 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. Self Timer button EasyShare CX6445 Self Timer/ Video light Chapter 3 Place the camera on a flat surface or use a tripod.

  • Page 57: Reviewing Pictures And Videos

    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 to review pictures and videos (see Remember, press the Shutter button to take a picture anytime—even in Review.

  • Page 58: Viewing Multiple Pictures And Videos

    Viewing Multiple Pictures and Videos delete share EasyShare CX6445 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 OK button to display a single view of the selected picture.

  • Page 59: Deleting Pictures And Videos

    Deleting Pictures and Videos Press the Review button. Press to locate a picture or video (or highlight one in multiple view), then press the Delete button. To delete other pictures and videos, press To exit delete, highlight EXIT then press the OK button; or just press the Delete button again.

  • Page 60: Changing Optional Review Settings

    Magnifying Pictures Press the Review button, then locate a picture. delete share EasyShare CX6445 Press Press the OK button to redisplay the picture at the 1X (original) size. Press to locate a different picture, or press the Review button to exit Review mode.

  • Page 61: Protecting Pictures And Videos From Deletion

    Protecting Pictures and Videos From Deletion Press the Review button, then locate the picture or video to protect. Press the Menu button. Protect icon CAUTION: Formatting internal memory or SD/MMC card deletes protected pictures and videos. Chapter 4 Press to highlight Protect press the OK button.

  • Page 62: Tagging Pictures/Videos For Albums

    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.

  • Page 63: 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 save battery power, use an optional Kodak AC adapter, 3-volt (see Starting the Slide Show Press the Review button, then press the Menu button.

  • Page 64: Displaying Pictures/Videos On A Television

    Running a Continuous Slide Show Loop When you turn on Loop, the slide show is continuously repeated. Displaying Pictures/Videos on a Television You can display pictures and videos on a television, computer monitor, or any device equipped with a video input. (Image quality on a television screen may not be as good as on a computer monitor or when printed.) NOTE: Make sure the Video Out setting (NTSC or PAL) is correct Audio/video...

  • Page 65: Copying 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. The camera’s picture storage location is set to the location from which you are copying.

  • Page 66: Displaying Video Date

    Displaying Video Date To display the capture date and time (only during video playback on the camera): Press the Review button, then press the Menu button. Press to highlight Video Date Display Viewing Picture/Video Information Press the Review button, then press the Menu button. Chapter 4 , then press the OK button.

  • Page 67: Sharing Pictures And Videos

    NOTE: Tags remain until removed. If a tagged picture or video is copied, the tag is not copied. In a burst series, only the last picture is tagged during Quickview. Tagged Videos EasyShare CX6445 page 45). By email As Favorites...

  • Page 68: Tagging Pictures For Printing

    Cancel Prints, then press the OK button. Cancel Prints is not available in Quickview. Printing Tagged Pictures When you transfer the tagged pictures to your computer, the Kodak EasyShare software print screen opens. For details on printing, click the Help button in the Kodak EasyShare software.

  • Page 69: Tagging Pictures And Videos For Emailing

    Press the Share button to exit the menu. Third—Transfer and Email When you transfer the tagged pictures and videos to your computer, the Kodak EasyShare software email screen opens and lets you send the pictures and videos to the addresses you specified. For details, click the Help button in the Kodak EasyShare software.

  • Page 70: 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 71: Customizing Your Camera Settings

    Customizing Your Camera Settings Use Setup to customize camera settings according to your preferences. To Access Setup Mode/Menus In any mode (including Review), press the Menu button. Press to highlight Setup Setup Menus Return to previous menu Default Print Quantity (page Quickview (page...

  • Page 72: Changing The Default Print Quantity

    Changing the Default Print Quantity The Default Print Quantity setting determines the value that is displayed on the Share Print screen (page Press the Menu button. Press to highlight Setup Turning Off Quickview After you take a picture or video, Quickview displays it on the camera screen for approximately 5 seconds (see power, turn off Quickview.

  • Page 73: Turning On Liveview In Still Modes

    Turning On Liveview in Still Modes The Liveview feature lets you use the camera screen as a viewfinder (see page 17). The default setting is Liveview Off. You must press the OK button to turn it on. IMPORTANT: Liveview quickly depletes battery power; use it sparingly.

  • Page 74: Changing Advanced Digital Zoom

    Changing Advanced Digital Zoom Press the Menu button. Press to highlight Setup NOTE: Advanced Digital Zoom cannot be activated unless Liveview is on. Turning Off the Shutter Sound Press the Menu button. Press to highlight Setup Press to highlight Shutter Sound Chapter 6 , then press the OK button.

  • Page 75: Setting Video Out

    Setting Video Out Video Out is a regional setting that lets you successfully connect to a television or other external device (see Press the Menu button. Press to highlight Setup Press to highlight Video Out Selecting a Language You can display menus and screen messages in different languages. Press the Menu button.

  • Page 76: Formatting Internal Memory Or Sd/Mmc Card

    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. Press the Menu button. Press to highlight Setup Press to highlight Format Press the OK button. Highlight Continue Format, then press the OK button.

  • Page 77: Installing The Software

    This product was designed and manufactured to existing industry standards as of this product’s release date. Future hardware and operating systems may or may not support this Kodak product. Please contact your hardware or operating system manufacturer or retailer if you encounter compatibility problems between this product and future hardware products or operating systems.

  • Page 78: Install The Software

    9.x, visit www.kodak.com/go/cx6445downloads. 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. NOTE: Computers with Windows 2000, Windows XP Pro, or Mac OS X operating systems need administrator privileges to install the software.
  • Page 79 Chapter 7 Before you begin, close all software applications that are open on your computer (including anti-virus software). Place the Kodak EasyShare software CD into the CD-ROM drive. Load the software: Windows OS-based computer—if the install window does not appear, choose Run from the Start menu and type d:\setup.exe...

  • Page 81: Connecting Camera To Computer

    The (included) USB cable. The (optional) Kodak EasyShare camera dock 6000. See connecting with the camera dock. The (optional) Kodak EasyShare printer dock 6000. Purchase these and other accessories at a dealer of Kodak products or visit www.kodak.com/go/cx6445accessories. Transferring Pictures With the USB Cable Turn off the camera.

  • Page 82: Printing Pictures From Your Computer

    NOTE: 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 83: Using The Camera Dock 6000

    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 or visit www.kodak.com/go/cx6445accessories. Camera Dock 6000 Package Contents...

  • Page 84: Installing The Custom Camera Insert

    Installing the Custom Camera Insert A universal insert is pre-installed in the camera dock. It allows all Kodak EasyShare CX/DX6000/7000 series and LS600/700 series cameras to use the camera dock. A custom insert is included with your camera. It provides a perfect fit for your Kodak EasyShare CX6445 zoom digital camera.

  • Page 85: Connecting The Camera Dock 6000

    Connecting the Camera Dock 6000 After the Kodak EasyShare software is loaded (see 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.

  • Page 86: Installing The Rechargeable Battery

    You received a non-rechargeable CRV3 starter battery with your camera. To take full advantage of your camera dock 6000, replace the CRV3 battery with the Kodak EasyShare Ni-MH rechargeable battery pack that is packaged with the camera dock. IMPORTANT: The battery pack is not charged when you receive it. See...

  • Page 87: Docking The Camera

    Connector Charging lights Transfer light NOTE: If the Kodak EasyShare Ni-MH rechargeable battery pack requires charging, charging begins (see Chapter 9 Flip down the camera dock foot. The camera dock now sits at the proper angle for viewing the camera screen.

  • Page 88: Charging The Battery

    Camera is not properly seated in the camera dock. AC adapter is not connected. Rechargeable battery is not installed (see Chapter 9 Make sure the Kodak EasyShare Ni-MH rechargeable battery pack is installed in the camera (see page Turn off the camera and place it in the camera dock (see 107).

  • Page 89: Transferring Pictures With The Dock

    Transferring Pictures With the Dock After the Kodak EasyShare software is loaded on your computer (see you can transfer pictures and videos from your camera to your computer. Transfer button Transfer light NOTE: After transferring, the camera dock resumes charging as necessary.

  • Page 90: 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. Review button Camera Dock 6000 Specifications Specifications—Kodak EasyShare camera dock 6000 Communication with computer Dimensions Width (without insert)

  • Page 91: Troubleshooting-Camera Dock 6000

    Delete camera from Device Manager: Right-click on My Computer, go to Properties/ Hardware/Device Manager/Other Devices/ (delete this entry— ?Kodak ES camera) Check the connections Close all software applications and try again. Replace the camera on the camera dock and press the Transfer button.

  • Page 92: Earlier Cameras And Docks

    Chapter 9 Earlier Cameras and Docks Your Kodak EasyShare camera dock 6000 requires a Kodak EasyShare CX/DX6000/7000 or LS600/700 series digital camera. Earlier camera models (Kodak EasyShare 4000 series and previous) require the original Kodak EasyShare camera dock or camera dock II.

  • Page 93: 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 camera dock 6000 troubleshooting, see to Troubleshooting information, visit www.kodak.com/go/cx6445support. Camera Problems Problem...
  • Page 94 Problem Cause Shutter button Camera is not turned does not work. The camera is processing a picture; the ready light (near the viewfinder) is blinking. The card or internal memory is full. The Shutter button was not pressed. Part of the picture Something was is missing.
  • Page 95 Problem Cause In Review mode, The camera may not be you do not see a accessing the correct picture (or the storage location. expected picture) on the camera screen. Picture is too Flash is not on. dark. The subject is too far away for the flash to have an effect.
  • Page 96 Problem Cause Picture is too The flash is not needed. Change to Auto flash or Flash Off light. The subject was too close for flash. The light sensor is covered. Too much light. Auto exposure was not achieved. In Review mode, The picture has no a blue screen is thumbnail or an...
  • Page 97 Problem Cause Picture is not The lens is dirty. clear. Subject too close when taking picture. Subject or the camera moved while the picture was taken. The subject is too far away for the flash to be effective. Auto focus was not achieved.

  • Page 98: Camera/Computer Communications

    Uninstall, then re-install the software To uninstall, go to Start/Settings/ Control Panel/Add/Remove Programs. Disconnect camera from the computer. Close all software applications, reconnect camera. Close that software before starting the Kodak software. (page (page 76). (page 69). (page 66).

  • Page 99: Sd/Mmc Cards And Internal Memory

    Disconnect the USB cable. Delete camera from Device Manager: Right-click on My Computer, go to Properties/Hardware/Device Manager/Other Devices/ (delete this entry— ?Kodak ES camera) Solution Purchase a certified SD/MMC card. Reformat the card Caution: Formatting erases all pictures and videos, including protected files.

  • Page 100: Camera Screen Messages

    (Formatting internal memory also erases email addresses and album names. To restore addresses and albums, see Kodak EasyShare software Help.) Cause There are no pictures in the current storage location. The card is corrupted or formatted for another digital camera.
  • Page 101 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.) Insert a card (page Delete pictures from the location you are copying to (page 47), or insert a new card.
  • Page 102 Message Card is unusable (Insert a new card) Recording stopped. Record in internal memory (Card speed is slow) Memory card is full (Cannot save Share/ Album tagging) Internal memory is full (Cannot save Share/ Album tagging) Date and time have been reset High camera temperature.
  • Page 103 Message Memory Card is full Internal Memory is full There is no more space Unrecognized File Format No Address Book in Camera No Album Names in Camera Other error code Chapter 10 Cause There is no more space on the card in the camera.

  • Page 104: Camera Ready Light Status

    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. Chapter 10 delete Cause Solution Camera is not turned Turn on the camera (page Battery is exhausted.
  • Page 105 Status Ready light blinks yellow. Ready light blinks red. Battery is low or Ready light glows steady red. Chapter 10 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.

  • Page 107: Getting Help

    View online tutorials Help in this Manual Troubleshooting, page 81 camera, camera/computer connections, or SD/MMC cards. See help with the EasyShare camera dock 6000. Software Help Click the Help button in the Kodak EasyShare software. www.kodak.com/go/cx6445support www.kodak.com/go/pcbasics www.kodak.com/go/cx6445downloads www.kodak.com/go/onetouch www.kodak.com/go/support www.kodak.com/go/cx6445accessories.

  • Page 108: Telephone Customer Support

    Have the camera or camera dock connected to your computer. Be at your computer. Have the following information available: Operating system __________________________________________ Processor speed (MHz)_____________________________________ Computer model __________________________________________ Amount of memory (MB) ____________________________________ Exact error message you received_______________________________ Version of Kodak EasyShare software CD________________________ Camera serial number______________________________________ Chapter 11...

  • Page 109: 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 11 1800 147 701 0179 567 357 02 713 14 45 0800 150000 1 800 465 6325 800 820 6027 3 848 71 30...
  • Page 110 Thailand United States Outside the United States International Toll Line International Toll Fax For the most up-to-date listings, visit: http://www.kodak.com/US/en/digital/contacts/DAIInternationalContacts.shtml Chapter 11 91 749 76 53 08 587 704 21 01 838 53 51 0 080 861 008 001 800 631 0017...

  • Page 111: Appendix

    Appendix Camera Specifications Kodak EasyShare CX6445 zoom digital camera Color Color modes Communication with computer Dimensions Width Depth Height Weight Exposure metering File format Still Video Audio Flash Modes Range Charging Time Focus zone Image 1/2.5 in. interline transfer CCD, 4:3 aspect ratio, RGB Bayer CFA, sensor 4.23 M pixels (2408 x 1758 pixels)
  • Page 112 Kodak EasyShare CX6445 zoom digital camera ISO speed Automatic Manual Long time exposure Flash Video Lens Type Aperture Focal Length Focus Distance Liquid Crystal Display, LCD (Camera screen) Operating Temperature Picture/Video storage Pixel Best resolution Best (3:2) Better Good Chapter 12...

  • Page 113: Shutter Speeds

    Kodak EasyShare CX6445 zoom digital camera Power Battery: CRV3 (included), 2-AA lithium, 2-AA Ni-MH, Ni-MH rechargeable battery pack (included with camera dock 6000 and printer dock 6000) AC adapter: 3V DC (purchase separately) Self Timer Tripod socket Video Out Video resolution...

  • Page 114: Original Factory Settings

    Original Factory Settings Feature Adv. Digital Zoom initiation Color Mode Date/Time Date/Time Stamp Default Print Quantity Exposure Compensation Exposure Metering Mode Flash Focus Zone Image Storage ISO Speed Language Liveview Long Time Exposure Orientation Sensor Picture Quality Quickview Set Album (Still) Shutter Sound Slide Show Interval Slide Show Loop...

  • Page 115: Upgrading Your Software And Firmware

    Video Date Display Video Out White Balance 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/cx6445downloads. Tips, Safety, Maintenance Always follow basic safety precautions.

  • Page 116: Storage Capacities

    Kodak Web site at www.kodak.com/go/cx6445support. Storage Capacities File sizes can vary. You may be able to store more or fewer pictures and videos. Purchase accessories at a dealer of Kodak products or visit www.kodak.com/go/cx6445accessories. Video Storage Capacity 16 MB internal memory...

  • Page 117: Locating Pictures And Videos On A Card

    256 MB SD/MMC 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. If you use a card reader to retrieve your files, the following description of the card file structure may be helpful.

  • Page 118: Picture Naming Conventions

    If you use the card in a camera other than the Kodak EasyShare CX6445 zoom digital camera, and that camera manufacturer adheres to this file structure standard, the \DCIM folder contains a folder named by that camera.

  • Page 119: Power-Saving Features

    These settings cannot be changed. Optional AC Adapter You can purchase an optional Kodak 3-volt AC adapter to power your camera. Use it to save battery power when reviewing and transferring pictures. DC-In For batteries and AC adapters, visit...

  • Page 120: Fcc Compliance And Advisory

    Chapter 12 FCC Compliance and Advisory Kodak EasyShare CX6445 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.
  • Page 121 A/V out, iii, 52, 63 AC adapter 3-volt, camera, 107 5-volt, camera dock, 73 accessories AC adapter, camera, 107 battery, 13 buying, 95 camera dock, 71 printer dock, 70 SD/MMC card, 9 adjusting screen display, 5 viewfinder, diopter dial, 19 advanced digital zoom, 20, 62 albums, tagging in review mode, 50...
  • Page 122 shutter, i, iv zoom, ii, 20 cable audio/video, 3, 52 power, camera dock, 73 USB, 3, 69, 73 camera dock camera compatibility, 80 charging battery, 76 connection, 73 connector on camera, iv docking camera, 75 installing custom insert, 72 lights status, 77 package contents, 71 reviewing pictures, 78 specifications, 78...
  • Page 123 copy pictures card to memory, 53 to computer via camera, 69 to computer via camera dock, 77 CRV3 battery, installing, 4 custom insert, 72 customer support, 96 customizing camera settings, 59 date displaying on video, 54 imprinting on pictures, 36 setting, 6 DCIM folder, card, 105 DC-in, iii, 107...
  • Page 124 54 insert, custom/universal, 72 installing batteries, 4 custom insert, 72 rechargeable battery, 74 SD/MMC card, 9 software, 66 internal memory formatting, 64 setting storage location, 10 storage capacity, 104 ISO speed, 31 joystick, ii Kodak EasyShare software getting help, 95...
  • Page 125 66 upgrading, 103 Kodak web sites, 95 landscape mode, 16 language, setting, 63 LCD (liquid crystal display). See camera screen lens cleaning, 103 location, i light camera dock, 76, 77 ready, camera, ii, 92 self timer, i, 23, 43...
  • Page 126 overview, 16 movies. See video multiple pictures, viewing, 46 night mode, 16 Ni-MH rechargeable battery, installing, 74 NTSC, video out setting, 63 OK button, ii, 5 online prints, ordering, 70 optical zoom, 20, 41 orientation sensor, 37 overview camera, ii camera modes, 16 picture taking modes, 16 package contents...
  • Page 127 changing default quantity, 60 from a card, 70 optimizing printer, 95 order online, 70 pictures, 70 tagged pictures, 56, 70 this user guide, 1 without a computer, 70 product overview, ii protecting pictures, videos, 49 quality setting, 28 quickview turning off, 60 using, 19, 40 ReadMe file, 81 ready light, ii, 92...
  • Page 128 storage capacities, 104 self timer button, ii light, i with pictures, 23 with videos, 43 sensor auto focus, i light, i sepia tone pictures, 29 service and support, telephone numbers, 96 setting date and time, 6 flash, 21 language, 63 picture quality, 28 picture taking mode, 16 resolution, 28...
  • Page 129 Index camera dock, 79 turning camera on and off, 5 universal insert, 72 upgrading software, firmware, 103 URLs, Kodak web sites, 95 USB (universal serial bus) connecting to camera, 69 connecting to camera dock, 73 connection location, iii transferring pictures, 69...
  • Page 130 tagging, 42 taking, 39 transfer to computer, 69, 77 viewing, 45 viewfinder location, ii using camera screen, 17 viewing camera information, 64 magnified picture, 48 picture after taking, 19, 45 picture/video information, 54 video after taking, 40 white balance, 30 wide angle button, ii Windows installing software, 67...

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