Kodak CX6330 - EasyShare 3.1 MP Digital Camera User manual

Kodak EasyShare
CX6330 zoom digital camera
User’s Guide
www.kodak.com
For interactive tutorials, www.kodak.com/go/howto

Eastman Kodak Company
343 State Street
Rochester, New York 14650
© Eastman Kodak Company, 2003
Kodak and EasyShare are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company.
P/N 6B8451

i
Product Overview
Front View
1 Microphone 6 Shutter button
2 Light sensor 7 Mode dial
3 Self Timer/Video light 8 Flash unit
4 Wrist strap post 9 Viewfinder
5 Grip 10 Lens
7 96
3 2 1
5
8
4
10

ii
Product Overview
Back View
1 Camera screen (LCD) 9 Self Timer/Burst button
2 Share button (page 47) 10 Mode dial/Off (page 13, page 6)
3 OK button (press) 11 Shutter button
4 DC-In (3V) ,for
optional AC adapter
12 Flash button
5 4-way controller 13 Zoom (Wide Angle/Telephoto)
6 Delete button 14 Grip
7 Viewfinder 15 Menu button
8 Ready light 16 Review button
13
8
12
4
3
9
11
14
15
16
7
6
12
5
10

iii
Product Overview
Side Views
Left Side Right Side
1 A/V Out, for television viewing 4 DC-In (3V) ,
for optional AC adapter
2 Slot for optional MMC/SD card
3 USB Port
4
2
1
3

iv
Product Overview
Top and Bottom Views
Top Bottom
1 Mode dial 3 Locator, dock 6000
2 Shutter button 4 Dock connector
5 Tripod socket/locator, dock 6000
6 Battery door
54
2
6
3
1

v
Table of Contents
1 Getting Started ...................................................................1
Install Software First................................................................1
Need This User 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 Batteries ............................................................. 4
Attaching the Wrist Strap .................................................... 5
Turning On the Camera............................................................ 6
Setting the Date and Time .....................................................7
Checking Camera Status........................................................ 8
Camera Screen Icons............................................................... 9
Inserting an MMC/SD Card...................................................10
Choosing Internal Memory or MMC/SD Card.................... 11
2 Taking Pictures .................................................................13
Take a Picture ...........................................................................13
Picture-Taking Modes .............................................................14
Liveview—Framing with the Camera Screen....................15
Quickview—Reviewing the Picture Just Taken ................ 17
Using the Optical Zoom..........................................................18
Using the Advanced Digital Zoom.......................................18
Using the Flash.........................................................................19
Putting Yourself in the Picture............................................ 21

vi
Taking a Burst Series of Pictures ..................................... 22
Changing Optional Settings ................................................23
Setting Exposure Compensation .......................................24
Setting Picture Quality.........................................................25
Setting Color Mode ................................................................26
Pre-tagging for Album Names ............................................ 27
Placing the Date on Pictures ..............................................28
Setting the Orientation Sensor.........................................29
3 Taking Videos .................................................................... 31
Taking a Video............................................................................ 31
Quickview—Reviewing the Video Just Taken...................32
Using the Optical Zoom.........................................................33
Changing Optional Video Settings.....................................33
Pre-tagging for Album Names ............................................34
Putting Yourself in the Video ..............................................35
4 Reviewing Pictures and Videos ....................................37
Viewing Single Pictures and Videos ................................... 37
Viewing Multiple Pictures and Videos................................38
Playing a Video .........................................................................38
Deleting Pictures and Videos ..............................................39
Changing Optional Review Settings...................................40
Magnifying Pictures ...............................................................40
Protecting Pictures and Videos From Deletion.............. 41
Tagging Pictures/Videos for Albums.................................. 41
Running a Slide Show.............................................................43

vii
Copying Pictures and Videos............................................... 45
Displaying Video Date............................................................46
Viewing Picture/Video Information .....................................46
5 Sharing Pictures and Videos .......................................47
When Can I Tag My Pictures and Videos?.........................47
Tagging Pictures for Printing..............................................48
Tagging Pictures and Videos for Emailing....................... 49
Tagging Pictures and Videos as Favorites .....................50
Need Help? ................................................................................50
6 Customizing Your Camera Settings .......................... 51
To Access Setup Mode/Menus ............................................51
Setup Menus..............................................................................51
Changing the Default Print Quantity ............................... 52
Turning Off Quickview............................................................. 52
Turning On Liveview in Still Modes ..................................... 53
Changing Advanced Digital Zoom ...................................... 54
Setting Video Out................................................................... 55
Selecting a Language ............................................................ 55
Formatting Internal Memory or MMC/SD Card ............56
Viewing Camera Information................................................56
7 Installing the Software ..................................................57
Windows System Requirements ........................................57
Mac OS X System Requirements ......................................58
Mac OS 8.6 and 9.x System Requirements..................58

viii
Install the Software...............................................................59
8 Connecting Camera to Computer ............................... 61
Transferring Pictures With the USB Cable ......................61
Printing Pictures From Your Computer ...........................62
Printing From an Optional MMC/SD Card.......................62
Print With or Without a Computer.....................................62
9 Using the Camera Dock 6000 ...................................63
Camera Dock 6000 Package Contents ......................... 63
Installing the Custom Camera Insert...............................64
Connecting the Camera Dock 6000.................................65
Installing the Rechargeable Battery................................ 66
Docking the Camera ...............................................................67
Charging the Battery ........................................................... 68
Transferring Pictures With the Dock ............................... 69
Reviewing Pictures and Videos............................................ 70
Camera Dock 6000 Specifications .................................. 70
Troubleshooting—Camera Dock 6000 .............................71
Earlier Cameras and Docks ...................................................71
10 Troubleshooting ..............................................................73
Camera Problems.................................................................... 73
Camera/Computer Communications ................................. 78
MMC/SD Cards and Internal Memory .............................. 79
Camera Screen Messages .................................................. 80
Camera Ready Light Status ...............................................84

ix
11 Getting Help .................................................................... 87
Helpful Links ............................................................................. 87
Help in this Manual ................................................................ 87
Software Help..........................................................................88
Telephone Customer Support .............................................88
12 Appendix ............................................................................ 91
Camera Specifications........................................................... 91
Original Factory Settings....................................................93
Upgrading Your Software and Firmware ......................... 94
Tips, Safety, Maintenance................................................... 94
Storage Capacities................................................................ 95
Locating Pictures and Videos on a Card.........................96
Picture Naming Conventions ...............................................96
Using the Batteries................................................................97
Power-Saving Features.........................................................99
Optional AC Adapter.............................................................99
FCC Compliance and Advisory........................................... 100

1
1Getting 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 57.
Need This User Guide in Larger Print?
1Go to www.kodak.com/go/cx6330support.
2Choose your language.
3Navigate to the CX6330 - Manuals section.
4Click View as PDF to open the User’s Guide.
5On a Windows-based computer or Mac OS 8.6 or 9.x:
mFrom the File menu, select Print.
mIn the Print window, select Fit to Page.
6On Mac OS X:
mFrom the File menu, select Page Setup.
mChange Scale to 200%.
7Print as usual.

2
Chapter 1
What Can I Do With My Camera?
Capture Still Pictures —Use Auto mode to enjoy point-and-shoot
operation. Use Sport, 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 (see page 51).
What Can I Do With My Pictures and
Videos?
Install the software from the Kodak EasyShare software CD, then:
Transfer—Transfer pictures and videos to your computer.
Share—Print pictures, order prints online, email pictures and videos.
Print—(see page 62) Print pictures directly to your home printer or Kodak
EasyShare printer dock 6000. Order prints online from Ofoto, a Kodak
Company (www.ofoto.com). Or purchase an optional Kodak multimedia card
(MMC) or a secure digital (SD) card and:
mAutomatically print to any printer with an MMC/SD slot
mMake prints at an MMC/SD-capable Kodak picture maker kiosk
www.kodak.com/go/picturemaker
mTake the card to your local photo retailer for professional printing
Organize—Use Favorites to organize and retrieve pictures on a computer.
Edit—Add special effects to your pictures, make a custom slide show, fix
red-eye, crop, rotate, and much more.
For details, click the Help button in the Kodak EasyShare software. Some Mac
operating systems may support limited Kodak EasyShare software features.

3
Chapter 1
Package Contents
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.)
1 Camera 4 USB cable
2 Custom dock insert (for camera
dock 6000 or printer dock 6000)
5 Audio/Video cable (for viewing
pictures and videos on television)
3 Kodak Max digital camera batteries
(2 AA, non-rechargeable)
1
5
2
3
4

4
Chapter 1
Loading the Batteries
Two AA batteries (non-rechargeable) are included with your camera.
1Turn the Mode dial to Off.
2On the bottom of the camera, slide the
battery door and lift to open.
3Insert the AA batteries as shown.
4Close the battery door.
IMPORTANT BATTERY INFORMATION
For acceptable battery life and to make
sure your camera operates
dependably, do not use alkaline
batteries.
If you purchased an optional Kodak CRV3
lithium battery, insert it as shown.
If you purchased the Kodak EasyShare
camera dock 6000, see page 66 for details
on installing the included Kodak EasyShare
Ni-MH rechargeable battery.
See page 97 for the other types of batteries
you can use in your camera.
AA
CRV3
(optional)

5
Chapter 1
Attaching the Wrist Strap
1Thread the short loop of the wrist strap
through the wrist strap post.
2Thread the long loop through the short
loop.
3Pull until secure.

6
Chapter 1
Turning On the Camera
Turn the Mode dial from Off to any other
position.
The ready light blinks green while the
camera performs a self-check, then glows
green when the camera is ready to take
pictures (or videos, if the mode dial is set
to ).
In Still and Video modes, status icons
appear on the camera screen. See
Checking Camera Status, page 8.
Changing the Display
Ready
OK light
If you want to Then do this
Turn the camera screen on
(enter Liveview) or off.
Press the OK button.
Change the Liveview setting
so that it is on whenever the
camera is on.
See Turning On Liveview in Still Modes,
page 53.
Redisplay the status icons. Press .
Turn off the camera. Turn the Mode dial to Off.
The camera completes operations that
are in process.

7
Chapter 1
Setting the Date and Time
Setting the Date & Time, First Time
The Date and Time have been reset message appears the first time you turn
on the camera or if the battery is removed for an extended time.
1SET DATE & TIME is highlighted. Press the
OK button.
(Select Cancel to set the date and time at a
later time.)
The Date & Time screen appears.
2Go to step 4 below, Setting the Date & Time,
Anytime.
Setting the Date & Time, Anytime
1Turn on the camera. Press the Menu button.
2Press to highlight Setup Menu, then
press the OK button.
3Press to highlight Date & Time, then
press the OK button.
The date format is YYYY/MM/DD. The time
is displayed in a 24-hour format.
4Press to adjust the date and time. Press to advance to the
next setting.
5When finished, press the OK button.
6Press the Menu button to exit the menu.
The setting remains until you change it.
NOTE: Depending on your computer operating system, Kodak EasyShare
software may let your computer update the camera clock when you
connect the camera. See the EasyShare software Help for details.
OK
Menu
OK

8
Chapter 1
Checking Camera Status
The icons that appear on the camera screen indicate the active camera and
picture settings. See page 9 for a list of the icons.
To check the current camera settings:
1Turn the Mode dial from the Off position.
2If is displayed in the status area, press
the Flash/Status button to display additional
settings.
3Press to redisplay the status information
at any time.
1Turn the Mode dial from the Off position.
2Press the Flash/Status button.
The current camera status icons are
displayed in the bottom half of the Flash
screen.
Mode
icon
Status
area
Mod
e
dial
More
settings
Flash/
Status
button