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Kodak EasyShare
CX7300 digital camera
User’s Guide
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For interactive tutorials, www.kodak.com/go/howto
For help with your camera, www.kodak.com/go/cx7300support
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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 6B8857
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Product features Front view 4 5 6 7 3 8 2 1 1Grip 5Mode dial/Power 2 Wrist strap post 6 Flash unit 3 Self Timer/Video light 7 Viewfinder lens 4 Shutter button 8 Lens i
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Product features Back view 6 7 9 8 5 10 11 4 12 3 13 14 2 1 15 1 Camera screen 8 Mode dial/Power (LCD: liquid crystal display) 9 Shutter button 2 Share button 10 Flash/Status button 3 Controller buttons (4) 11 Grip 4 OK button 12 Slot for optional SD/MMC card 5 Delete button 13 Menu button 6 Viewfinder 14 USB (Universal Serial Bus) port 7 Ready light 15 Review button ii
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Product features Top and bottom views 1 2 3 4 5 6 Top Bottom 1 Shutter button 3 Battery door 2 Mode dial/Power 4 Tripod socket/locator for dock 5 Dock connector 6Locator 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 ............................................................. 22 Minimum system requirements ........................................................ 22 Install the software ......................................................................... 22 5 Sharing pictures and videos ..................................................... 24 Tagging pictures for printing............................................................ 24 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 compatible 4 2-AA non-rechargeable starter batteries Kodak EasyShare camera dock or printer dock) Not shown: Getting Started kit that includes User’s Guide, Start Here! guide, Kodak EasyShare software CD. (In some countries, the User’s Guide is provided on a CD. Contents may change without notice.) Installing the software first IMPORTANT: Install the software from the Kodak EasyShare sof
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Getting started Loading the batteries Two AA non-rechargeable starter batteries are included with your camera. For information on approved battery types and extending battery life, see page 3. 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 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 batter
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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 Your camera can use the following types of batteries. Actual battery life may vary based on usage. CRV3 l
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Getting started ■ Visit www.kodak.com/go/cx7300accessories 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 prints with or without a computer, transfers pictures, and charges the included Kodak EasyShare Ni-MH rechargeable battery pack. ■ Dirt on the battery contacts can affect battery life. Wipe the contacts with a c
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Getting started Selecting a language Selecting a language, first time The Language screen is displayed the first time you turn on the camera. ■ Press to highlight a language, then press the OK button. The Set Date & Time screen is displayed in the current language (see Setting the date & time, first time). Selecting a language, anytime 1 In any mode, press the Menu button. 2 Press to highlight Setup Menu , then press the OK button. 3 Highlight Language , then press the OK button. 4 Highlight
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Getting started 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 Kodak EasyShare software Help for details. Checking camera and picture status The icons that appear on the camera screen indicate the active camera and picture settings. If is displayed in the status area, press the Flash/Status button to display additional setting
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Getting started 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 image storage for pictures and videos. Purchase this and other accessories at a dealer of Kodak products. Visit www.kodak.com/go/cx7300accessories. CAUTION: Cards should only be inserted as explained below. If inserted incorrectly, the door won’t close, and forcing it may damage the camera or card. Do not insert or remove a c
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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 Shutter button to use: Mode dial Ready light Auto—for general picture-taking. Automatically sets exposure and flash. Night—for 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 f
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Taking pictures and videos Using the camera screen as a viewfinder IMPORTANT: The Liveview feature significantly depletes battery power; use it 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 to take the picture. 5 To turn off the camera screen, press the OK OK button button. To make the camera screen turn on whenever the camera is on, see Liveview, page 14. Reviewing
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Taking pictures and videos 2 Press to zoom in or out, in 0.1X increments. 3 Press the Shutter button to take the picture. To turn off digital zoom, from the lowest setting, press . NOTE: You cannot use digital zoom for video recording. Using the flash Use the flash when you take pictures at night, indoors, or outdoors in heavy shadows. Flash is effective between 2.6 - 7.9 ft (0.8 - 2.4 m). You can only change the flash setting in Still modes. Choosing a flash option Press the button repeated
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Taking pictures and videos Changing picture-taking settings You can change settings to get the best results from your camera: 1 In any mode, press the Menu button. 2 Press to highlight the setting you wish to change, then press the OK button. 3 Choose an option, then press the OK button. 4 Press the Menu button to exit. Setting Icon Options Self Timer See page 12. Put yourself in the picture or video. Exposure Compensation If pictures are too dark, increase the value. (Still modes) If pictures
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Taking pictures and videos Setting Icon Options Color Mode Color (default)—for color pictures. (Still modes) Black & White—for black and white Choose color tones. pictures. This setting remains until you Sepia—for pictures with a change the Mode dial or turn reddish-brown, antique look. off the camera. Set Album See page 13. Choose Album names. Video Length Maximum (default)—records up to 30 (Video mode) seconds or until image storage is full. Choose the amount of recording Seconds—records fo
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Taking pictures and videos 5 Place the camera on a flat surface or use a tripod. 6 Compose the scene. Press the Shutter button, then move so that you are in the scene. The Self Timer light blinks slowly for 8 seconds (then quickly for 2 seconds) before the picture is taken. The Self Timer turns off after you take the picture or turn off the camera. Pre-tagging for album names Use the Set Album (Still or Video) feature to pre-select album names before you take pictures. Then, all the pictures o
