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KODAK EASYSHARE CX4230
Zoom Digital Camera
User’s Guide
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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
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O N Product Overview Camera Front 1 4 5 6 2 3 7a 7b 1 Shutter button 5 Self Timer light 2 Flash unit 6 Lens with built-in cover 3 On / Off switch 7a USB connector 4 Viewfinder lens 7b DC in connector Camera Bottom 1 2 3 1 Camera Dock connector 2 Tripod mount socket (door shown closed) 3 Battery door iii OFF
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Product Overview Camera Back 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 14 13 9 12 10 11 1 Viewfinder 8 Video out port 2 Ready light 9 Wrist strap post 3 Menu button 10 MMC/SD card door 4 Flash button 11 Review button 5 Share button 12 Delete button 6 Shutter button 13 Select button 7 4-way arrow / Zoom button 14 LCD iv
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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 .......
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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.
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Chapter Returning to the Previous Menu ........................................38 Changing the Print Quantity Default ...............................38 Turning Off Quickview .............................................................39 Turning On Liveview.................................................................39 Setting Video Out...................................................................40 Formatting Memory or MMC/SD Card ..............................41 Viewing Camera Inform
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Chapter 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
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1 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. See Chapter 6, Installing the Software or the Quick Start Guide for directions. Need This Guide in Large Print? For a large print version of this User’s Guide: 1 Go to http://www.kodak.com/go/cx4230support. 2 Under Explore EasyShare, click Service and Support. 3 Under Manuals/Guides, View PDF, click y
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Chapter 1 What Can I Do With My KODAK EASYSHARE CX4230 Zoom Digital Camera? Take Pictures —Enjoy point-and-shoot operation with flash, self timer, and optical zoom features. Review —Display, protect, and delete pictures. Share—Tag your pictures for printing, emailing, and as Favorites. Set Up —Customize your camera settings. What Can I Do With My Digital Pictures? Install the software from the KODAK EASYSHARE Software CD*, then: Transfer—transfer pictures to your computer. Share—automati
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Chapter 1 Camera Package Contents 1 Camera 1 5 2 Wrist strap 3 USB cable 2 4 Video cable (for viewing pictures on a television) 4 3 5 Custom camera insert* 6 KODAK CRV3 Lithium Battery or equivalent** (not shown) 7 User’s Guide or CD, Software CD, and Quick Start Guide (not shown) NOTE: *The custom camera insert perfectly fits your camera to the optional KODAK EASYSHARE Camera Dock II. DO NOT DISCARD. ** If your camera was packaged with a KODAK EASYSHARE Camera Dock II, you received the KOD
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PEN O Chapter 1 Attaching the Wrist Strap 1 Thread the short loop of the strap through the wrist strap post. 2 Thread the long end of the strap through the short loop. Pull until secure. Loading the Batteries A KODAK CRV3 Lithium Battery, or equivalent, is included with your camera.* 1 Turn off the camera. 2 On the bottom of the camera, slide the battery door and lift to open. 3 Insert the CRV3 Lithium battery or 2, AA batteries.* or 4 Close the battery door. IMPORTANT BATTERY INFORMATION F
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ON Chapter 1 Turning the Camera On and Off 1 Slide the On/Off switch to the On position. The ready light blinks green while the camera performs a self-check, then glows steady green when the camera is ready to take pictures. 2 To turn off the camera, slide the On/Off switch to the Off position. The camera completes operations that are in process. 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 clo
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Chapter 1 Using the 4-Way Arrow/Zoom Button Navigating—use and (W/T) to scroll through your pictures and menus. Zoom—use (W/T) to zoom in or out when taking pictures. See page 17. 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: 1 In Capture or Review mode, press
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Chapter 1 Setting the Clock The Date & Time screen is automatically displayed the first time you turn on the camera or if the battery is removed for an extended time. If this is the first time the camera has been turned on, go to step 4. To set the date and time after that: 1 In Capture or Review mode, press the Menu Menu button. 2 Highlight Setup Menu , then press the Select button. 3 Highlight Date & Time , then press the Select button. The date format is YYYY/MM/DD in a 24-hour format.
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Chapter 1 Checking Camera Status To check the current camera settings press: or Camera Status Icons Date stamp Pictures remaining 072 Close up Storage location Internal Card Self Timer Camera mode Capture (icons not displayed Review in Liveview) Share Flash mode (page 16)Low Battery Best Quality Exhausted battery (blinking)* 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 camer
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Chapter 1 Inserting an MMC/SD Card Optional MMC/SD cards provide removable, reusable storage for pictures. CAUTION: The card can only be inserted one way; forcing it may damage the camera or card. Do not insert or remove a card when the green ready light is blinking; it may damage your pictures, card, or camera. 1 Turn off the camera. 2 Open the card door. 3 Orient the card as shown. 4 Push the card into the slot to seat the connector. (To remove the card, push it in, then release it. When
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Chapter 1 Choosing Internal Memory or MMC/SD Card The camera offers two options for storing pictures: Internal Memory—store up to 23 pictures (at Best quality) in the 16 MB internal memory. MMC/SD Card—store as many pictures as you like, depending on the size of the card. See 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,
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Chapter 1 Camera Modes The camera has four modes: Capture, Review, Share, and Setup. You can always tell which mode the camera is in: Capture —the LCD is blank, no image Capture is displayed. If you press the down arrow, the status bar and mode icon are displayed. See Chapter 2, Taking Pictures—Capture Mode. But remember, you can press the Shutter button and take a picture anytime, no matter what mode the camera is in! Review —the mode icon is displayed Review on the LCD. See Chapter 3,
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