Kodak EASYSHARE CX4200 User manual

KODAK EASYSHARE CX4200
Digital Camera
User’s Guide
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Kodak and EasyShare are trademarks of Eastman Kodak
Company.
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Product Overview
Camera Front
Camera Bottom
1 Shutter button 6 Lens with built-in cover
2 Flash unit 7 Close-up switch
3 On / Off switch 8a USB connector
4 Self Timer light 8b DC in connector
5 Viewfinder lens
1 Camera Dock connector 2 Tripod mount socket
(door shown closed) 3 Battery door
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Product Overview
Camera Back
1 Viewfinder 8 MMC/SD card door
2 Ready light 9 Flash button
3 LCD 10 Share button
4 Shutter button 11 Delete button
5 4 way arrow / OK buttons 12 Review button
6 Wrist strap post 13 Menu button
7 Video out port
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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 CX4200
Digital Camera? ..........................................................................2
What Can I Do With My Digital Pictures? ...........................2
Camera Package Contents .................................................... 3
Attaching the Wrist Strap .................................................... 4
Loading the Batteries ............................................................. 4
Turning the Camera On and Off ............................................ 5
Using the 4-Way Arrow/OK/Zoom Button......................... 5
Selecting a Language............................................................... 6
Setting the Clock .......................................................................7
Checking Camera Status........................................................ 8
Inserting an MMC/SD Card.................................................... 9
Choosing Internal Memory or MMC/SD Card...................10
Camera Modes ........................................................................... 11
2 Taking Pictures—Capture Mode .................................13
Take a Picture Anytime..........................................................13
Taking a Picture........................................................................13
Liveview—Using the LCD to Frame Your Subject ..........14
Quickview—Reviewing the Picture Just Taken ................15
Using the Flash.........................................................................16

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Using Digital Zoom....................................................................17
Taking Close-up Pictures .......................................................18
Changing Picture-Taking Options........................................19
3 Reviewing Pictures—Review Mode ............................ 25
To Enter Review Mode............................................................25
To Access the Review Menus ..............................................26
Viewing Single Pictures.......................................................... 27
Viewing Multiple Pictures...................................................... 27
Deleting Pictures ....................................................................28
Protecting Pictures From Deletion ...................................28
Running a Slide Show.............................................................29
Displaying Pictures on a Television....................................30
Copying Pictures ...................................................................... 31
Magnifying Pictures ...............................................................32
Viewing Picture Information .................................................32
4 Tagging Pictures—Share Mode .................................33
When Can I Tag My Pictures? ..............................................33
To Access Share Mode/Menus...........................................33
Tagging Pictures for Printing ..............................................34
Tagging Pictures for Emailing .............................................35
Tagging Pictures as Favorites........................................... 36
5 Customizing Camera Settings—Setup Mode ........37
To Access Setup Mode/Menus........................................... 37

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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 Information................................................ 42
6 Installing the Software ................................................43
System Requirements .......................................................... 43
Install the Software .............................................................. 45
7 Connecting to the Computer ........................................47
Important—Before You Connect .......................................47
Connecting to the Computer................................................47
Transferring Pictures to Your Computer ........................48
Printing Pictures from Your Computer............................48
Printing from an MMC/SD Card.........................................48
8 Using the KODAK EASYSHARE Camera Dock II ..49
Camera Dock Package Contents ....................................... 49
Installing the Camera Insert...............................................50
Connecting the Camera Dock................................................51
Installing the Battery Pack in the Camera..................... 52
Docking the Camera............................................................... 53
Charging the Battery Pack.................................................. 54
Transferring Pictures ............................................................ 55

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Caution When Using a Tripod...............................................55
Earlier Camera Dock Model..................................................56
9 Troubleshooting ...............................................................57
Troubleshooting—Camera ................................................... 57
Troubleshooting—Camera Dock II .....................................70
10 Getting Help ....................................................................73
Helpful Web Links..................................................................... 73
Help in this User Guide ......................................................... 74
Software Help .......................................................................... 74
Telephone Customer Support.............................................. 74
11 Appendix .............................................................................77
Camera Specifications...........................................................77
Original Factory Settings—Camera................................. 79
Upgrading Your Software and Firmware.......................... 79
Tips, Safety, Maintenance .................................................. 80
Picture Storage Capacities..................................................81
Locating Pictures on an MMC/SD Card............................81
Card File Naming Conventions ............................................82
Using Your Batteries.............................................................83
Battery-Saving Features.....................................................84
Optional AC Adapter .............................................................84
Camera Dock II Specifications ............................................85
Regulatory Information........................................................ 86

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1Getting 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:
1Go to http://www.kodak.com/go/cx4200support.
2Under Explore EasyShare, click Service and Support.
3Under Manuals/Guides, View PDF, click your language to open the User’s
Guide.
4On a WINDOWS-based computer or a MACINTOSH OS 8.6/9.X:
mWith the User’s Guide open; from the File menu, select Print.
mIn the Print window, select Fit to Page. This is important!
On MACINTOSH OS X:
mWith the User’s Guide open; from the File menu, select Page Setup.
mChange Scale to 200%. This is important!
5Print as usual.

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Chapter 1
What Can I Do With My KODAK
EASYSHARE CX4200 Digital Camera?
Take Pictures —Enjoy point-and-shoot operation with flash, close-up,
and self timer 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—automatically print, order online prints, and email your tagged
pictures.
Organize—use Favorites to easily organize, find, and retrieve your pictures
on your computer.
Edit—add special effects to your pictures, make a custom slide show, fix red-
eye, crop, rotate, and much more.
Print—print your pictures directly to your home printer. Or purchase an
optional KODAK Multimedia Card (MMC) or SD (Secure Digital) Card and:
mAutomatically print to any printer with an MMC/SD slot
mMake prints at KODAK Picture Makers
mContact your local retailer for the availability to print professionally from
MMC/SD cards.
Refer to the Quick Start Guide or KODAK EASYSHARE Software Help for details
on working with your pictures.
* MAC OS 10.0.2 and greater is required to use complete software functionality.

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Chapter 1
Camera Package Contents
Also included but not shown: 2 KODAK Digital Camera Batteries, AA or a
KODAK CRV3 Lithium battery; and the User’s Guide or CD; Software CD; and
Quick Start Guide.
NOTE: Contents subject to change. Check retail box for contents listing.
*The custom camera insert perfectly fits your camera to the optional
KODAK EASYSHARE Camera Dock II. DO NOT DISCARD.
See page 52 for details about purchasing and using the Camera Dock.
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Camera
Wrist Strap
Custom Camera Insert*
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5USB cable Video Cable (for viewing
pictures on television)
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Chapter 1
Attaching the Wrist Strap
1Thread the short loop of the strap through
the wrist strap post.
2Thread the long end of the strap through the
short loop. Pull until secure.
Loading the Batteries
Two KODAK Digital Camera Batteries or one KODAK CRV3 Lithium Battery is
included with your camera.*
1Turn off the camera.
2On the bottom of the camera, slide the
battery door and lift to open.
3Insert two KODAK Digital Camera Batteries,
AA, or KODAK CRV3 battery, 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.
See page 83 for the types of batteries you can use in your camera.
* If your camera was packaged with a KODAK EASYSHARE Camera Dock II, see
page 52 for details on using the KODAK EASYSHARE Ni-MH Rechargeable
Battery Pack.
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Chapter 1
Turning the Camera On and Off
1Slide 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.
2To 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 closes when the camera is turned off.
Using the 4-Way Arrow/OK/Zoom Button
Navigating—use and to
scroll through your pictures and menus.
Digital Zoom—use to digitally zoom
in or out when taking pictures. See page 17.
OK—use OK to make a selection.
OFF
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OK

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Chapter 1
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:
1In Capture or Review mode, press the Menu button.
2Highlight Setup , then press the OK button.
3Highlight Language , then press the OK
button.
4Press to highlight a language, then
press the OK button.
5Press the Menu button to turn off the menu.
Text is displayed in the selected language.
This setting remains until you change it.

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Chapter 1
Setting the Clock
The Date & Time screen appears 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:
1In Capture or Review mode, press the Menu
button.
2Highlight Setup Menu , then press the
OK button.
3Highlight Date & Time , then press the
OK button.
The date format is YYYY/MM/DD in a 24-
hour format.
4Press to move through the fields.
Press to adjust the settings.
5Press the OK button to accept the changes.
6Press the Menu button to turn off the menu.
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.
Menu
OK

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Chapter 1
Checking Camera Status
To check the current camera settings push the down arrow in Capture mode or
the flash button any time:
Camera Status Icons
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 camera.
The ready light blinks red for five seconds, then the camera turns off.
Date stamp Pictures remaining
Close up Storage location
Self Timer Camera mode
(icons not displayed
in Liveview)
Flash mode (page 16)LowBattery
Exhausted battery
(blinking)*
Quality Digital Zoom
or
072
Internal
Card
Capture
Review
Share
Good
Better
Best

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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.
1Turn off the camera.
2Open the card door.
3Orient the card as shown.
4Push the card into the slot to seat the
connector. (To remove the card, push it in,
then release it. When the card is partially
ejected, pull it out.)
5Close the door.
See page 81 for storage capacities. Purchase KODAK Multimedia Cards at your
Kodak retail dealer or on our Web site at http://www.kodak.com/go/
cx4200accessories.
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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, storage capacity depends
on the size of the card.
See page 81 for storage capacities. Purchase KODAK Multimedia Cards at your
Kodak retail dealer or on our Web site at http://www.kodak.com/go/
cx4200accessories.
Changing Your Storage Location Setting
Use the Image Storage menu, available in Capture and Review modes, to
change the setting.
1Turn on the camera.
2Press the Menu button.
3Select Image Storage , then press the OK button.
4Press to highlight an option, then
press the OK button:
Auto (default)—the camera uses the
card if one is in the camera ; the
camera uses internal memory if no card is
in the camera .
Internal Memory—the camera always
uses internal memory, even if a card is
installed .
5Highlight Continue, then press the OK button again.
The camera changes storage locations. The setting remains until you
change it and applies to all camera functions (Capture, Review).
6Press the Menu button to turn off the 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
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
on the LCD. See Chapter 3, Reviewing
Pictures—Review Mode.
Share—Print, Email, and Favorites appear
in the menu bar; a picture is displayed. See
Chapter 4, Tagging Pictures—Share Mode.
Setup—Setup mode is an option on both
the Capture and Review menus. The menu
bar is bright yellow; a picture is never
displayed. See Chapter 5, Customizing
Camera Settings—Setup Mode.
Capture
Review
Share
Setup