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Kodak EasyShare
CX7220 zoom digital camera
User’s Guide
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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 and EasyShare are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company. P/N 6B8947
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Product features Front/top/side view 5 6 7 8 4 3 9 2 1 1 Grip 6 Mode dial/Power 2 Wrist strap post 7 Flash unit 3 Microphone 8 Viewfinder lens 4 Self Timer/Video light 9 Lens 5 Shutter button i
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Product features Back/side view 7 8 9 10 6 11 12 13 5 4 3 1 2 1 Camera screen 7 Viewfinder (LCD: liquid crystal display) 8 Ready light 2 Share button 9 Flash/Status button 3 Controller buttons (4) 10 Zoom button (Wide angle/Telephoto) 4 OK button 11 Grip 5DC-In (3V) , 12 Menu button for optional AC adapter 13 Review button 6 Delete button ii
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Product features Side view 1 2 1 Slot for optional SD/MMC card 2 USB (Universal Serial Bus) port Bottom view 1 2 3 4 1 Battery door 3 Dock connector 2 Tripod socket/locator for dock 4 Locator for dock iii
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Table of contents 1 1 Getting started ........................................................................... 1 Package contents.............................................................................. 1 Installing the software first ................................................................ 1 Loading the batteries ........................................................................ 2 Important battery information ........................................................... 3
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Table of contents 4 Installing the software ............................................................. 27 Minimum system requirements ........................................................ 27 Install the software ......................................................................... 28 5 Sharing pictures and videos ..................................................... 29 Tagging pictures for printing............................................................ 29 Tagging pictures and vi
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1 Getting started Package contents 1 3 2 4 1 Camera and wrist strap 3 USB cable 2 Custom dock insert (for Kodak 4 2-AA non-rechargeable starter EasyShare camera dock or printer dock) batteries Not shown: User’s Guide (may be provided on CD), Start Here! guide, Kodak EasyShare software CD. Contents may change without notice. Installing the software first IMPORTANT: Install the software from the Kodak EasyShare software CD before connecting the camera (or dock) to the computer. Otherwise, the
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Getting started Loading the batteries Two AA non-rechargeable starter batteries are included with your camera. 1 Make sure the Mode dial is set to Off (see page 4). 2 On the bottom of the camera, slide the battery door and lift to open. 3 Insert the AA batteries, as shown. AA 4 Close the battery door. If you purchased an optional Kodak EasyShare Ni-MH rechargeable battery pack (optional) Ni-MH rechargeable battery pack (also included with the Kodak EasyShare camera dock or printer dock), i
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Getting started Important battery information Battery safety and handling ■ Do not allow batteries to touch metal objects, including coins. Otherwise, a battery may short circuit, discharge energy, become hot, or leak. ■ For rechargeable battery disposal information, visit the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation Web site at www.rbrc.com. Kodak battery replacement types/battery life Use the following types of batteries. Actual battery life may vary based on usage. CRV3 lithium battery 3
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Getting started ■ Visit www.kodak.com/go/cx7220accessories for: Kodak EasyShare camera dock—powers your camera, transfers pictures to your computer, and charges the included Kodak EasyShare Ni-MH rechargeable battery pack. Kodak EasyShare printer dock—powers your camera, makes 4 x 6 in. (10 x 15 cm) prints with or without a computer, transfers pictures, and charges the included Kodak EasyShare Ni-MH rechargeable battery pack. Kodak 3-volt AC adapter—powers your camera. CAUTION: Do not use a
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Getting started Changing the display If you want to Then do this Turn the camera screen on or off. Press the OK button. Change the camera screen setting so that it is on See Liveview, page 18. whenever the camera is on. Show/Hide the status icons when the camera screen is off. Press . Selecting a language Selecting a language, first time The Language screen appears the first time you turn on the camera. ■ Press to highlight a language, then press the OK button. The Set Date & Time screen is dis
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Getting started Setting the date and time, anytime 1 In any mode, press the Menu button. 2 Press to highlight Setup Menu , then press the OK button. 3 Highlight Date & Time , then press the OK button. 4 Press to adjust the date and time. Press to advance to the next setting. 5 When finished, press the OK button. 6 Press the Menu button to exit. NOTE: Depending on your computer operating system, Kodak EasyShare software may update the camera clock when you connect the camera. See the EasySh
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Getting started Review screen Print tag/number of prints Favorite tag Protect Email tag Picture/video number Image storage location Status indicator (Review) Scroll arrows (previous/next picture/video) Low battery (flashing = exhausted) Storing pictures and videos on an SD/MMC card Your camera has 16 MB of internal memory. You can purchase optional SD/MMC cards for removable, reusable storage for pictures and videos. CAUTION: Insert card as shown. Forcing it may damage the camera or card. Do
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2 Taking pictures and videos The camera is ready to take pictures or videos when you turn it on—even if you are in Review, Share, or Setup. Taking a picture 1 Turn the Mode dial to the Still mode you want to use. See page 9 for mode descriptions. The camera screen temporarily displays the mode name and description. To interrupt the description, press any button. 2 Use the viewfinder or camera screen to frame your subject. (Press the OK button to turn on the camera screen. See page 10.) NOTE:
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Taking pictures and videos Capture modes Use this mode For Auto General picture-taking. Automatically sets exposure, focus, and flash. Portrait Full-frame portraits of people. Subject is sharp and the background is indistinct. Subject should be at least 6 ft (2 m) away and fill the frame with a head and shoulders pose. Night Night scenes or low-light conditions. Place the camera on a flat, steady surface or use a tripod. Due to slow shutter speeds, advise people to stay still for a few seco
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Taking pictures and videos Using the camera screen as a viewfinder NOTE: To prolong battery life, use the Liveview feature sparingly. 1 Turn the Mode dial to any Still mode. 2 Press the OK button to turn on the camera screen. 3 Frame your subject in the camera screen. 4 Press the Shutter button halfway and hold to set the exposure and focus. When the framing marks turn red, focus is accomplished. OK button Framing marks 5 Press the rest of the way down to take the picture. NOTE: Framing mark
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Taking pictures and videos Using optical zoom Use optical zoom to get up to 2X closer to your subject. Optical zoom is effective when the lens is no closer than 19.7 in. (50 cm) to the subject. You can change optical zoom before (but not during) video recording. 1 Use the camera screen to frame your subject (see page 10). 2 Press the Telephoto (T) button to zoom in. Press the Wide Angle (W) button to zoom out. The zoom indicator on the camera screen shows when you are in optical or digital
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Taking pictures and videos Using the flash Use the flash when you take pictures at night, indoors, or outdoors in heavy shadows. NOTE: Flash is unavailable in Video mode. Flash Range Wide Angle 1.6-11.8 ft (0.5-2.8 m) Telephoto 1.6-6.9 ft (0.5-2.1 m) Choosing a flash option Flash/Status button Press the button to scroll through the flash options. The active flash icon is displayed in the camera screen status area. Flash mode Flash fires Auto When the lighting conditions require it. Off Never
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Taking pictures and videos Flash settings in each mode For the best possible pictures, flash settings are preset for each capture mode. Capture mode Default setting Available settings (press the Flash/Status button to change) Auto Auto* Auto, Off, Fill, Red-eye Portrait Auto* Night Auto* Landscape Off Close-up Off Video Off None * When you change to Red-eye in these modes, it remains until you change it. All other flash settings return to the default when you edit the mode or turn off the ca
