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    Kodak EasyShare CX7430 zoom digital camera User's guide www.kodak.com For interactive tutorials, www.kodak.com/go/howto For help with your camera, www.kodak.com/go/cx7430support
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    Eastman Kodak Company 343 State Street Rochester, New York 14650 © Eastman Kodak Company, 2003 All screen images are simulated. Kodak and EasyShare are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company. P/N 6B8807
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    6 7 8 9 10 11 5 4 3 21 1 Microphone 2 Light sensor 3 Self Timer/Video light 4 Wrist strap post 5 Grip 6 Shutter button 7 Mode dial/Power 8 Speaker 9 Flash unit 10 Viewfinder 11 Lens/Lens cover Side View 1 2 3 1 A/V Out, for television viewing 2 Slot for optional SD/MMC card 3 USB Port i
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    Product features Back View 89 10 11 7 12 6 13 14 5 43 2 1 1 Camera screen (LCD) 8 Ready light 2 Share button 9 Self Timer/Burst button 3 OK button (press) 10 Flash/status button 4 4-way controller 11 Zoom (Wide Angle/Telephoto) 5 DC-In (3V) ,for optional AC adapter 12 Grip 6 Delete
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    Top and Bottom Views Product features 1 23 4 5 6 7 8 Top 1 Speaker 2 Power light 3 Mode dial/Power 4 Shutter button Bottom 5 Locator for EasyShare camera dock or printer dock 6 Dock connector 7 Tripod socket/locator for EasyShare camera dock or printer dock 8 Battery door iii
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    Storing pictures on an SD/MMC card 7 2 Taking pictures and videos 8 Taking a picture 8 Taking a video 8 Camera modes 9 Using the camera screen as a viewfinder 10 Reviewing the picture or video just taken 12 Using optical zoom 13 Using digital zoom 13 Using the flash 14 Putting yourself in
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    USB cable 38 Printing pictures from your computer 39 Ordering prints online 39 Printing from an optional SD/MMC card 39 Printing without a computer 39 7 Troubleshooting 40 Camera problems 40 Camera screen messages 43 Camera ready light status 46 8 Getting help 47 Helpful links 47 Software
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    strap 4 USB cable 2 Custom dock insert (for EasyShare 5 Audio/Video cable (for viewing camera dock or printer dock) pictures and videos on television) 3 2 AA non-rechargeable starter batteries Not shown: User's guide (may be provided on a CD), Start Here! guide, Kodak EasyShare software CD
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    an optional Kodak EasyShare Ni-MH rechargeable battery pack (also included with the Kodak EasyShare camera dock or printer dock), insert it as shown. If you purchased an optional Kodak CRV3 lithium battery (non-rechargeable), insert it as shown. See Kodak battery replacement types/battery life for
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    AA (2) non-rechargeable Kodak digital starter batteries 150 - 250 (included with camera) 0 500 Battery Life (Approx. number of pictures) * Included with the Kodak EasyShare camera dock and printer dock We do not recommend or support alkaline batteries. For acceptable battery life, and to make
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    started Visit www.kodak.com/go/cx7430accessories 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
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    the date and time. Press setting. to advance to the next 5 When finished, press the OK button. 6 Press the Menu button to exit the menu. NOTE: Depending on your computer operating system, Kodak EasyShare software may let your computer update the camera clock when you connect the camera. See
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    Date stamp Album name Mode description Zoom digital telephoto wide Flash Scroll arrows Picture/video quality Pictures/time remaining Storage location Exposure metering White balance ISO Camera mode Low battery (flashing = exhausted) Exposure compensation Review screen Print tag/number of prints
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    /Status screen Press the Flash/Status button. The current camera status icons are displayed in the bottom half of the Flash screen. Other settings Storing pictures on an SD/MMC card Your camera has 16 MB of internal memory. You can purchase optional SD/MMC cards for removable, reusable storage
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    turns green, continue pressing the Shutter button completely down to take the picture. When the ready light blinks green, the picture is being saved; you can still take pictures. If the ready light is red, wait until it turns green. Taking a video 1 Turn the Mode dial to Video . 2 Use the viewfinder
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    available light instead of flash if possible. Use the camera screen to frame the subject. Viewing your favorites. (See Tagging pictures as favorites, page 36.) Use EasyShare software to load pictures into the Favorites section of your camera's internal memory. NOTE: If you press the Review button
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    screen as a viewfinder IMPORTANT: The Liveview feature quickly depletes battery power; use it sparingly. 1 Turn the Mode dial to any Still position. 2 Press the OK button to turn on the camera screen. 3 Frame your subject in the camera screen. For more about auto-focus framing marks, see page 11
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    focus 3 Press the Shutter button the rest of the way down to take the picture. 4 If the camera is not focusing on the desired subject (or if the framing marks disappear and the Ready light blinks red), release your finger, recompose the scene, and go to Step 2. NOTE: Framing marks appear only when
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    video, the camera screen displays a Quickview for approximately 5 seconds. While the picture or video is displayed, you can: Delete ■ Review: If you take no action, the picture/video is saved. ■ Play (video): Press the OK button to play the video. Press to adjust the volume. ■ Share: Press the
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    camera screen displays the zoomed image and the zoom indicator. 3 Press the Shutter button halfway and hold to set the exposure and focus, then press the rest of the way down to take the picture. NOTE: You cannot use digital zoom for video recording. IMPORTANT: You may notice a decrease in printed
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    to scroll through the flash options. The active flash icon is displayed in the camera screen status area. Flash/status button Flash Mode Auto Flash Off Flash Fires When the lighting conditions require it. Never Fill Every time you take a picture, regardless of the lighting conditions. Use when
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    mode. Icon Capture mode Auto Portrait Default flash setting Auto* Fill* Available flash settings To return to the default flash setting: (press the Flash button to change) Auto, Flash Off, Fill Exit the mode or turn off Flash, Red-eye the camera. Sport Auto Night Auto* Landscape Off
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    Timer creates a 10-second delay between the time you press the Shutter button and the time the picture is taken. 1 Place the camera on a flat surface 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
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    quick succession (approximately 3 frames per second). Burst is ideal for capturing sporting events or objects in motion. Flash and Self Timer are disabled when rest of the way down and hold it to take the pictures. The camera takes up to 6 pictures in quick succession. It stops taking pictures when
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    , increase the value. NOTE: When the camera screen is on in any still capture mode, press then to adjust exposure compensation. When satisfied, press again. Exposure Compensation returns to zero if Long Time Exposure is set. Unavailable in Video mode. Best -4 M pixels; for printing up to 20 x 30 in
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    to Auto when the camera is set to Sport, Night, or Portrait mode, or during Long Time Exposure. Unavailable in Video mode. Color (default)-for color pictures. Black & White-for black-and-white pictures. Sepia-for pictures with a reddish-brown, antique look. NOTE: EasyShare software also lets you
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    the lighting conditions of Time Exposure is set, Exposure Compensation is set to zero and ISO is set to Auto. Unavailable in Portrait, Sport, Close-up, or Video mode. Auto (default)-the camera uses the card if one is in the camera. If not, the camera uses internal memory. Internal Memory-the camera
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    the card or internal memory, or until the Shutter button is pressed.) 5, 15, or 30-seconds See Customizing your camera. Customizing your camera Use Setup to customize your camera settings. , see page 10.) Camera Sounds Date & Time On Off (default) All On (default) Shutter Only All Off See page
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    the regional setting that lets you connect the camera to a television or other external device. Orientation Sensor Orient pictures so that they are displayed with the correct side up. Date Stamp Imprint the date on pictures. Video Date Display Display Date/Time at the start of video playback
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    names on your computer. Then copy up to 32 album names to the album name list the next time you connect the camera to the computer. See Kodak EasyShare software Help for details. Second-on your camera 1 In any mode, press the Menu button. 2 Press to highlight Set Album , then press the OK button
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    battery power, use the optional Kodak EasyShare camera or printer dock, or Kodak 3-volt AC adapter. (See www.kodak.com/go/cx7430accessories.) Viewing single pictures and videos 1 Press the Review press . To scroll through the thumbnails one at a time, press . To display a single view of the selected
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    To replay the video, press the OK button. To go to the previous or next picture or video, press . Deleting pictures and videos 1 Press the Review button. 2 Press to locate a picture or video (or highlight one in multiple view), then press the Delete button. 3 Press to highlight an option, then
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    ) Protect (page 27) Multi-up (page 24) Picture/Video Information (page 30) Image Storage (page 20) Setup Menu (page 21) Magnifying pictures 1 Press the Review button, then locate a picture. 2 To magnify at 2X, press the OK button. To magnify at 4X, press the OK button again. To see different
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    feature in Review mode to tag the pictures and videos in your camera with album names. First-on your computer Use Kodak EasyShare software (V 3.0 or higher) to create album names on your computer, then copy up to 32 album names to the camera's internal memory. See Kodak EasyShare software Help for
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    album folder. See Kodak EasyShare software Help for details. Running a slide show Use the Slide Show to display your pictures and videos on the camera screen. To run a slide show on a television or on any external device, see page 29. To save battery power, use an optional Kodak 3V AC adapter
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    show stops if you connect or disconnect the cable while the slide show is running. 1 Connect the audio/video cable (included) from the camera video-out port to the television video-in port (yellow) and audio-in port (white). See your television user's guide for details. 2 Review pictures and videos
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    Reviewing pictures and videos Copying pictures and videos You can copy pictures and videos from a card to internal memory or from internal memory to a card. Before you copy, make sure that: ■ A card is inserted in the camera. ■ The camera Tags that you applied for print, email, and favorites are
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    or millions of colors recommended) NOTE: Mac OS 8.6 and 9.x do not support the Share button functions, including Favorites. Mac OS X version 10.2.x or 10.3 is recommended for full functionality. To download EasyShare software for Mac OS 8.6 and 9.x, visit www.kodak.com/go/cx7430downloads. 31
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    : Install Kodak EasyShare software before connecting the camera or optional dock to the computer. Failure to do so may cause the software to load incorrectly. 1 Close all software applications that are open on your computer (including anti-virus software). 2 Place the Kodak EasyShare software CD
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    and videos. When they are transferred to your computer, you can share them by: Print (page 34) Pictures Videos ✔ Email (page 35) ✔ ✔ Favorites (page 36) ✔ ✔ for easy organization on your computer and for sharing on your camera NOTE: Tags remain until removed. If a tagged picture/video is
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    computer, the Kodak EasyShare software print screen opens. For details on printing, click the Help button in the Kodak EasyShare software. For more information on printing from your computer, printer dock, or card, see page 39. NOTE: For the best 4 x 6 in. (10 x 15 cm) prints, set the camera to the
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    on your computer. Then, copy up to 32 email addresses to the camera's internal memory. For details, click the Help button in the Kodak EasyShare software. Second-tag pictures/videos on your camera 1 Press the Share button. Press to locate a picture/video. 2 Press to highlight Email , then press
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    Share button to exit the menu. 3. Transfer 1 If it's not already installed, install Kodak EasyShare pictures to your software (v3.3 or higher) on your computer. (See computer page 31.) 2 Connect the camera to the computer using the USB cable (see page 38) or an EasyShare dock. The first time
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    in the Favorites section of internal memory are removed. Favorites are restored the next time you transfer pictures to the computer. 4 Press the Menu button to exit the menu. Preventing favorites from transferring to the camera 1 Open the Kodak EasyShare software. Click the My Collection tab. 2 Go
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    cable into the labeled USB port on the camera. 4 Turn on the camera. Kodak EasyShare software opens on your computer. The software prompts you through the transfer process. NOTE: Visit www.kodak.com/go/howto for an online tutorial on connecting. You can also use a Kodak multi-card reader or Kodak SD
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    user's guide for details. ■ Make prints at an SD/MMC-capable Kodak picture maker. (Contact a location prior to visiting. See www.kodak.com/go/picturemaker.) ■ Take the card to your local photo retailer for professional printing. Printing without a computer Dock your camera to the Kodak EasyShare
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    in the ReadMe file located on the Kodak EasyShare software CD. For updates to Troubleshooting information, see www.kodak.com/go/cx7430support. Camera problems Problem Cause Solution Camera does not turn on. Battery is not Recharge the battery or install a new one installed correctly or
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    Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution Shutter button Camera is not turned Turn on the camera does not work. on. (page 4). The camera is Wait until the ready light stops blinking red processing a picture; before attempting to take another picture. the ready light (near You can take a
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    Troubleshooting Problem Picture is too light. Picture is not clear. Cause Solution The subject was too Move so there is at least 2 ft close for flash. (0.6 m) between camera and subject. The light sensor is Hold the camera so your hands or other covered. objects do not cover the light
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    down to take the picture. Not enough light. Increase Exposure Compensation (page 18). The camera does not recognize SD/MMC card. The card may not be Purchase a certified SD/MMC card. SD/MMC certified. The card may be corrupt. Reformat the card (page 22). Caution: Formatting deletes all pictures
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    also deletes email addresses, album names, and favorites. To restore them, see Kodak EasyShare software Help.) No memory card (Files not There is no card in the Insert a card (page 7). copied) camera. Pictures were not copied. Not enough space to copy files (Files not copied) There is not
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    See Tagging pictures as Press "review" for current in the camera's favorites, page 36. images. internal memory. Camera error # See user's guide An error is detected. Turn the camera off, then back on. If error reappears, write down the number and contact Customer Support (page 47). 45
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    Release the Shutter button and recompose the picture. Ready light blinks red and Battery is low or camera turns off. exhausted. Recharge the battery or install a new one (page 2). Ready light glows steady Camera's internal red. memory or card is full. Transfer pictures to the computer (page
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    with digital pictures Download the latest camera software and firmware Optimize your printer for truer, more vibrant colors Get support for cameras, software, accessories, more Purchase camera accessories Register your camera View online tutorials www.kodak.com/go/cx7430support www.kodak.com
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    +44 131 458 6714 Line Japan 03 5644 5050 International Toll +44 131 458 6962 Fax Korea 00798 631 0024 For the most up-to-date listings, visit: http://www.kodak.com/US/en/digital/contacts/DAIInternationalContacts.shtml 48
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    specifications, visit www.kodak.com/go/cx7430support. Kodak EasyShare CX7430 zoom digital camera Color 24-bit, millions of colors Color modes Color, black & white, sepia Communication with computer USB 2.0, via USB cable, EasyShare camera dock, or printer dock Dimensions Width Depth Height
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    Appendix Kodak EasyShare CX7430 zoom digital camera Lens Type Optical quality glass, 6 groups/7 elements (2 aspherical lenses) Aperture Wide: f/2.7-f/5.2; Tele: f/4.6-f/8.7 Focal Length 34 - 102 mm (35 mm equivalent) Focus Distance Wide: 23.6 in. (0.6 m)
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    painted surfaces. ■ Service agreements are available in some countries. Contact a dealer of Kodak products for more information. ■ For rechargeable battery disposal information, visit the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation Web site at www.rbrc.com. ■ For digital camera disposal or recycling
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    a button or insert/remove card. Turn Mode dial Off, then back on. Upgrading your software and firmware Download the latest versions of the software included on the Kodak EasyShare software CD and the camera firmware (the software that runs on the camera). See www.kodak.com/go/cx7430downloads. 52
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    Appendix Regulatory compliance FCC compliance and advisory Kodak EasyShare CX7430 zoom digital camera Tested to comply with FCC Standards. FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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    used near a radio or television receiver in a domestic environment, it may cause radio interference. Install and use the equipment according to the instruction manual. MPEG-4 Use of this product in any manner that complies with the MPEG-4 visual standard is prohibited, except for use by a consumer
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    computer connecting camera, 38 transfer to, 38 connector for camera dock, iii contents, camera box, 1 copy pictures card to memory, 30 memory to card, 30 to computer via USB cable, 38 CRV3 battery expected life, 3 loading, 2 customer support, 47 customizing camera settings, 21 D date & time, 21 date
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    date stamp, 22 DC-in, ii delete button, ii deleting during quickview, 12 from internal memory, 25 from SD/MMC card, 25 protecting pictures, videos, 27 digital zoom, using, 13 displaying slide show, 28 disposal, recycling, 51 dock camera, 4 printer, 4, 39 downloading pictures, 38 E EasyShare software
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    , 35 magnifying, 26 printing, 39 printing tagged, 34 protecting, 27 reviewing, 24 storage capacity, 51 tagging, 23, 27 taking, modes, 9 transfer via USB cable, 38 portrait, 9 power auto off, 52 camera, 4 switch, ii printer dock, 4, 39 printing from a card, 39 optimizing printer, 47 order online
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    39 slot location, i storage capacities, 51 SD/MMC card, inserting, 7 self timer button, ii light, i with pictures, 16 with videos, 16 sensor, light, i service and support telephone numbers, 47 setting album, 21 camera sounds, 21 color mode, 19 date & time, 21 date and time, 5 date stamp, 22 exposure
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    time, setting, 5 timer, shutter delay, 16 tips battery guidelines, 3 camera maintenance, 51 ReadMe file, 40 safety, 51 transfer, via USB cable, 38 trash can, deleting, 12 turning camera on and off, 4 U upgrading software, firmware, 52 URLs, Kodak web sites, 47 USB (universal serial bus) connection
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Kodak EasyShare
CX7430 zoom digital camera
User’s guide
www.kodak.com
For interactive tutorials,
www.kodak.com/go/howto
For help with your camera,
www.kodak.com/go/cx7430support