Kodak EASYSHARE CX4230 User manual

KODAK EASYSHARE CX4230
Zoom 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 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
1 Camera Dock connector 2 Tripod mount socket
(door shown closed) 3 Battery door
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ON
OFF
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Product Overview
Camera Back
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
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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 .................................................... 3
Attaching the Wrist Strap.................................................... 4
Loading the Batteries ............................................................. 4
Turning the Camera On and Off ............................................ 5
Using the 4-Way Arrow/Zoom Button................................6
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 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.......................................................... 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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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 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 .......................................71
10 Getting Help ....................................................................75
Helpful Web Links..................................................................... 75
Help in this User Guide ......................................................... 75
Software Help .......................................................................... 75
Telephone Customer Support..............................................76
11 Appendix ............................................................................ 79
Camera Specifications.......................................................... 79
Original Factory Settings—Camera..................................81
Upgrading Your Software and Firmware...........................81
Tips, Safety, Maintenance ...................................................82
Picture Storage Capacities.................................................83
Locating Pictures on an MMC/SD Card...........................83
Card File Naming Conventions ............................................84
Using Your Batteries.............................................................85
Battery-Saving Features.................................................... 86
Optional AC Adapter ............................................................ 86
Camera Dock II Specifications............................................ 87
Regulatory Information........................................................ 88

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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/cx4230support.
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 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—automatically print, order online prints, and email your tagged
pictures.
Organize—use Favorites to easily organize, find, and retrieve your pictures
on the computer.
Edit—add special effects to your pictures, make a custom slide show, fix
red-eye, crop, rotate, and much more.
Print—print pictures directly to your home printer or order prints from an
online print provider. Or purchase an optional KODAK MMC (Multimedia)
card or an SD (Secure Digital) card and:
mAutomatically print to any printer with an MMC/SD slot
mMake prints at any KODAK Picture Maker
mTake the card to your local photo retailer for professional printing
Refer to the Quick Start Guide or KODAK EASYSHARE Software Help for details
on working with your pictures.
* Some MACINTOSH operating systems may support limited KODAK
EASYSHARE Software features.

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Chapter 1
Camera Package Contents
1Camera
2Wrist strap
3USB cable
4Video cable
(for viewing pictures on a television)
5Custom camera insert*
6KODAK CRV3 Lithium Battery or
equivalent** (not shown)
7User’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 KODAK EASYSHARE Ni-MH Rechargeable
Battery Pack and AC power adapter. For details, see page 49.
A KODAK EASYSHARE Camera Dock II may also be purchased separately at
your Kodak retail dealer or by visiting our Web site at
http://www.kodak.com/go/accessories.
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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
A KODAK CRV3 Lithium Battery, or equivalent, is included with your camera.*
1Turn off the camera.
2On the bottom of the camera, slide the
battery door and lift to open.
3Insert the CRV3 Lithium battery or 2, AA
batteries.*
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 85 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.
ON
OFF

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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:
1In Capture or Review mode, press the Menu button.
2Highlight Setup , then press the Select button.
3Highlight Language , then press the
Select button.
4Press to highlight a language, then
press the Select 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 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:
1In Capture or Review mode, press the Menu
button.
2Highlight Setup Menu , then press the
Select button.
3Highlight Date & Time , then press the
Select 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 Select 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.
Select
Menu

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Chapter 1
Checking Camera Status
To check the current camera settings press:
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
Quality Exhausted battery
(blinking)*
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 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.

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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, available in Capture and Review modes, to
change the setting.
1Turn on the camera.
2Press the Menu button.
3Select Image Storage , then press the Select button.
4Press to highlight an option, then
press the Select 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 Select 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—Share is displayed on the LCD;
Print, Email, and Favorite appear in the
menu bar; a picture is always displayed. See
Chapter 4, Tagging Pictures—Share Mode.
Setup—the menu bar is bright yellow; a
picture is never displayed. See Chapter 5,
Customizing Camera Settings—Setup Mode.
Capture
Review
Share
Setup