Kodak EasyShare CX4310 User manual

Kodak EasyShare CX4310
digital camera
User’s Guide
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Eastman Kodak Company
343 State Street
Rochester, New York 14650
© Eastman Kodak Company, 2003
Kodak and EasyShare are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company.
All screen images are simulated.
P/N 6B8606

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Product Overview
Camera Front
Camera Bottom
1 Shutter button 5 Viewfinder lens
2Flashunit 6 Lens
3 On / Off switch 7a USB connector
4 Self Timer light 7b DC in connector
1 Camera Dock connector 2 Tripod mount socket
(door shown closed) 3 Battery door
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7a
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7b
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ON
OFF
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2
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Product Overview
Camera Back
1 Viewfinder 8 SD/MMC card door
2 Ready light 9 Flash button
3 LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) 10 Share button
4 Shutter button 11 Delete button
5 4-way arrow / Zoom / 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
Camera Package Contents .....................................................2
Attaching the Wrist Strap.................................................... 3
Attaching the Lens Cap.......................................................... 3
Loading the Batteries ............................................................. 4
Turning the Camera On and Off ............................................ 5
Using the 4-Way Arrow/Zoom/OK Button......................... 5
Selecting a Language............................................................... 6
Setting the Clock .......................................................................7
Checking Camera Status........................................................ 8
Inserting an SD/MMC Card.................................................... 9
Choosing Internal Memory or SD/MMC Card...................10
Camera Modes ........................................................................... 11
Important Battery Information........................................... 12
2 Taking Pictures—Capture Mode .................................15
Take a Picture Anytime..........................................................15
Taking a Picture........................................................................15
Liveview—Using the LCD to Frame Your Subject ..........16
Quickview—Reviewing the Picture Just Taken ................ 17

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Using the Flash.........................................................................18
Using Digital Zoom...................................................................19
Changing Picture-Taking Options.......................................20
3 Reviewing Pictures—Review Mode .............................27
To Enter Review Mode............................................................ 27
To Access the Review Menus ..............................................28
Viewing Single Pictures..........................................................29
Viewing Multiple Pictures......................................................29
Deleting Pictures ....................................................................30
Magnifying Pictures ...............................................................30
Protecting Pictures From Deletion .................................... 31
Running a Slide Show.............................................................. 31
Displaying Pictures on a Television....................................33
Copying Pictures .....................................................................34
Viewing Picture Information .................................................35
4 Tagging Pictures—Share Mode ..................................37
When Can I Tag My Pictures? .............................................. 37
To Access Share Mode/Menus........................................... 37
Tagging Pictures for Printing ..............................................38
Tagging Pictures for Emailing .............................................39
Tagging Pictures as Favorites............................................40

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5 Customizing Camera Settings—Setup Mode ........ 41
To Access Setup Mode/Menus ............................................41
Returning to the Previous Menu ........................................ 42
Changing the Print Quantity Default ............................... 42
Turning Off Quickview ............................................................. 43
Turning On Liveview................................................................. 43
Setting Video Out................................................................... 44
Formatting Memory or MMC/SD Card ............................ 45
Viewing Camera Information................................................46
6 Installing the Software .................................................47
System Requirements ...........................................................47
Install the Software .............................................................. 49
7 Connecting to the Computer ........................................ 51
Important—Before You Connect ........................................51
Connecting to the Computer.................................................51
Transferring Pictures to Your Computer ........................ 52
Printing Pictures from Your Computer............................ 52
Printing from an SD/MMC Card......................................... 52
Print With or Without a Computer .................................... 52
8 Using the Optional Camera Dock II ...........................53
Camera Dock Package Contents ....................................... 53
Installing the Camera Insert............................................... 54
Connecting the Camera Dock.............................................. 55
Installing the Battery Pack in the Camera.....................56

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Docking the Camera ............................................................... 57
Charging the Battery Pack..................................................58
Transferring Pictures ............................................................59
Caution When Using a Tripod...............................................59
Earlier Camera Dock Model................................................. 60
9 Troubleshooting ............................................................... 61
Troubleshooting—Camera ....................................................61
Troubleshooting—Camera Dock II ..................................... 74
10 Getting Help ....................................................................77
Helpful Web Links......................................................................77
Help in this User Guide .........................................................78
Software Help .......................................................................... 78
Telephone Customer Support..............................................78
11 Appendix ............................................................................. 81
Camera Specifications...........................................................81
Original Factory Settings—Camera.................................83
Upgrading Your Software and Firmware..........................83
Tips, Safety, Maintenance ...................................................84
Picture Storage Capacities.................................................85
Locating Pictures on an MMC/SD Card...........................85
Card File Naming Conventions ........................................... 86
Battery-Saving Features.....................................................87
Optional AC Adapter .............................................................87
Camera Dock II Specifications ........................................... 88
FCC Compliance and Advisory............................................ 89

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1Getting Started
Install the Software First
You must 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/cx4310support.
2Navigate to the Manuals section.
3Click View as PDF to open the User’s Guide.
4On a Windows OS-based computer or Mac OS 8.6 or 9.x:
!From the File menu, select Print.
!In the Print window, select Fit to Page.
On Mac OS X:
!From the File menu, select Page Setup.
!Change Scale to 200%.
5Print as usual.

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Chapter 1
Camera Package Contents
Contents subject to change. Check box for contents listing.
Also included but not shown: 2 Kodak digital camera batteries; User’s Guide or
User’s Guide CD; Quick Start Guide; and Kodak EasyShare software CD.
NOTE: *The custom camera insert fits your camera to the optional Kodak
EasyShare camera dock, camera dock II, or EasyShare printer dock
4000. DO NOT DISCARD.
See page 53 for details about purchasing and using a camera dock.
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2
3
4
Camera
Wrist strap
Lens cap
Custom camera insert*
5
6USB 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.
Attaching the Lens Cap
1Thread the lens cap string through the loop
in the wrist strap as shown.
2Put the lens cap on the lens. Depress the
tabs on the lens cap, fit the cap on the lens,
and release the tabs.
To protect the lens, put the lens cap on
whenever you are not taking pictures.

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Chapter 1
Loading the Batteries
Kodak digital camera batteries (2, AA) are included with your camera.
1Turn off the camera.
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 a Kodak EasyShare camera
dock II, see page 56 for details on using the
Kodak EasyShare Ni-MH rechargeable
battery pack.
See page 12 for the types of batteries you
can use in your camera.
AA
(optional)
CRV3

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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.
Using the 4-Way Arrow/Zoom/OK Button
View pictures—press to scroll through your pictures. Press to
display multiple thumbnails. See page 29.
Zoom—press to zoom in or out when taking pictures. See page 19.
Check status—press to display the status bar. See page 8.
Navigate menus—press and to scroll through the menus and
fields.
Select—press OK to make a selection.
Magnify—press OK to magnify a picture in Review mode. See page 30.
ON
OFF
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 , 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, press 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
Flash mode Camera mode
(icons not displayed
in Liveview)
Quality Low Battery
Exhausted battery
(blinking)*
Self Timer Digital Zoom
or
072
Internal
Card
Auto
Off
Fill
Red-eye
Capture
Review
Share
Good
Better
Best

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Chapter 1
Inserting an SD/MMC Card
Optional SD/MMC 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 85 for storage capacities. Purchase SD/MMC cards at a dealer of
Kodak products or on our Web site at http://www.kodak.com/go/
cx4310accessories.
Notched
corner

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Chapter 1
Choosing Internal Memory or SD/MMC
Card
The camera offers two options for storing pictures:
Internal Memory—store up to 14 pictures (at Best quality) in the 16 MB
internal memory.
SD/MMC Card—store as many pictures as you like, depending on the size of
the card.
See page 85 for storage capacities. Purchase SD/MMC cards at a dealer of
Kodak products or on our Web site at http://www.kodak.com/go/
cx4310accessories.
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. Press the down arrow to
display the status bar and mode icon. Press
OK to enter Liveview. 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 —a picture is displayed; 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

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Chapter 1
Important Battery Information
Choose the replacement battery that fits your needs—and get the best
performance.
Battery Replacement Types/Battery Life
Your camera can use the following types of Kodak batteries. Actual battery life
may vary based on usage.
We do not recommend or support alkaline batteries. For acceptable
battery life, and to make sure your camera operates dependably, use the
replacement batteries listed above.
For information on batteries, visit http://www.kodak.com/global/en/service/
batteries/batteryUsage.jhtml
CRV3 lithium battery
AA (2) lithium batteries
Ni-MH rechargeable
AA (2) Ni-MH rechargeable
Kodak digital
battery pack* (per charge)
batteries (per charge)
(included with camera)
camera batteries, AA (2)
* Included with the Kodak EasyShare camera dock, camera dock II,
and printer dock 4000
0 500
Battery Life (Approx. Number of Pictures)
365 - 455
265 - 365
165 - 205
165 - 205
100 - 140