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Kodak EasyShare
CX6445 zoom digital camera
Simulated image
User’s Guide
www.kodak.com
For interactive tutorials, www.kodak.com/go/howto
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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
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Product Overview Front View 6 7 8 9 10 5 11 4 3 2 1 1 Microphone 6 Shutter button 2 Light sensor 7 Speaker 3 Self Timer/Video light 8 Flash unit 4 Wrist strap post 9 Viewfinder lens 5 Grip 10 Auto focus sensor 11 Lens i
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Product Overview Back View 7 8 9 10 11 6 12 5 13 14 3 2 1 4 1 Camera screen 7 Ready light (LCD, liquid crystal display) 8 Viewfinder 2 Share button (page 55) 9 Self Timer/Burst button 3 Mode dial/Off (page 16, page 5) 10 Flash/Status button 4 Joystick (Move ) 11 Zoom (Wide Angle/Telephoto) OK button (Press in) 12 Grip 5 Delete button 13 Menu button 6 Diopter dial 14 Review button ii
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Product Overview Side Views 1 2 4 3 Left Side Right Side 1 A/V Out, for television viewing 4 DC-In (3V) , for optional AC adapter 2 Slot for optional SD/MMC card 3USB Port iii
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Product Overview Top and Bottom Views 1 2 3 4 CRV3, KAA2HR, AA/Lithium, AA/NiMH, AA/NiMn 5 6 7 8 Top Bottom 1 Self Timer/Burst button 5 Battery door 2 Speaker 6 Tripod socket/locator, dock 6000 3 Flash/Status button 7Dock connector 4 Shutter button 8 Locator, dock 6000 iv
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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 Loa
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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 ....
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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 .......................
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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.......................
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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 ........................
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1 Getting Started Install Software First Install the software from the Kodak EasyShare software CD before connecting the camera (or camera dock) to the computer. Failure to do so may cause the software to load incorrectly. See the Quick Start Guide or Installing the Software, page 65. Need This Guide in Larger Print? For a large print version of this User’s Guide: 1 Visit www.kodak.com/go/cx6445support. 2 Navigate to the Manuals section. 3 Click View as PDF to open the User’s Guide. 4 On a Wi
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Chapter 1 What Can I Do With My Camera? Capture Still Pictures —Use Auto mode to enjoy point-and-shoot operation. Use Sport, Portrait, Night, Landscape, and Close-up modes to expand your capabilities. Capture Videos with Sound —Capture videos as QuickTime movies. Review —Display, protect, and delete pictures and videos; tag for albums. Share —Share pictures (print, email, save as Favorites) and videos (email, save as Favorites). Set Up —Customize your camera functions. What Can I Do With My
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Chapter 1 Package Contents 4 1 2 5 3 1 Camera 4 USB cable 2 Custom insert (for camera 5 Audio/Video cable (for viewing dock, see page 72) pictures and videos on television) 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. 3
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Chapter 1 Loading the Battery A CRV3 lithium battery, non-rechargeable, 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 battery, as shown. 4 Close the battery door. IMPORTANT BATTERY INFORMATION For acceptable battery life and to make sure your camera operates dependably, do not use alkaline batteries. See page 12 for the other types of batteries you can use in your camera. Attaching the Wrist St
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OFF OFF OFF Chapter 1 Turning On the Camera Rotate the Mode dial: Ready Clockwise for still capture modes light delete AUTO menu share Counterclockwise for video mode Mode EasyShare CX6445 review dial The ready light blinks while the camera performs a self-check, then glows green when the camera is ready to take pictures delete (or videos, if the mode dial is set to ). In Still and Video modes, status icons AUT AUTO O appear on the camera screen. See Checking Camera Status, page 7. share O
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Chapter 1 Setting the Date and Time Setting the Date & Time, First Time The Date & Time have been reset message appears the first time you turn on the camera or if the battery is removed for an extended time. 1 SET DATE & TIME is highlighted. Press the OK button. delete (Select Cancel to set the date and time at a menu share later time.) EasyShare CX6445 review The Date & Time screen appears. OK 2 Go to step 4 below, Setting the Date & Time, Anytime. Setting the Date & Time, Anytime 1 Turn
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Chapter 1 Checking Camera Status The icons that appear on the camera screen indicate the active camera and picture settings. See page 8 for a list of the icons. To check the current camera settings: ! Turn the Mode dial from the Off position. Mode If is displayed in the status area, press delete dial menu the Flash/Status button to display additional share EasyShare CX6445 review settings. Status Press to redisplay the status information area at any time. Mode icon ! Press the Flash butto
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Chapter 1 Camera Screen Icons These icons appear on your camera screen when the settings are active. Capture Modes Camera/Picture Status (also on Mode dial*) Share Icons Quality Icons Protect Video Best Print Best (3:2) Email Better Auto Favorite Good Sport Self Timer Storage/Picture location Internal memory Portrait Burst Memory Card Night Flash** Battery power Low Landscape TRIP+ Album Exhausted name Close-up Long time Pictures remaining 072 exposure Date stamp Digital zoom Custom (When is d
