Kodak EasyShare CX6330 zoom digital camera User’s Guide www.kodak.com For interactive tutorials, www.kodak.
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Product Overview Front View 6 7 8 9 5 10 4 3 1 2 3 4 5 Microphone Light sensor Self Timer/Video light Wrist strap post Grip 2 1 6 7 8 9 10 Shutter button Mode dial Flash unit Viewfinder Lens i
Product Overview Back View 8 9 10 11 12 13 7 14 6 15 5 16 4 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ii Camera screen (LCD) Share button (page 47) OK button (press) DC-In (3V) ,for optional AC adapter 4-way controller Delete button Viewfinder Ready light 2 1 9 10 11 12 Self Timer/Burst button Mode dial/Off (page 13, page 6) Shutter button Flash button 13 14 15 16 Zoom (Wide Angle/Telephoto) Grip Menu button Review button
Product Overview Side Views 1 2 3 Left Side 1 A/V Out, for television viewing 2 Slot for optional MMC/SD card 3 USB Port 4 Right Side 4 DC-In (3V) , for optional AC adapter iii
Product Overview Top and Bottom Views 1 3 Top 1 Mode dial 2 Shutter button iv 4 5 2 6 Bottom 3 Locator, dock 6000 4 Dock connector 5 Tripod socket/locator, dock 6000 6 Battery door
Table of Contents 1 Getting Started ...................................................................1 Install Software First................................................................1 Need This User Guide in Larger Print? .................................1 What Can I Do With My Camera?...........................................2 What Can I Do With My Pictures and Videos? ...................2 Package Contents.....................................................................
Taking a Burst Series of Pictures ..................................... 22 Changing Optional Settings ................................................23 Setting Exposure Compensation ....................................... 24 Setting Picture Quality......................................................... 25 Setting Color Mode ................................................................26 Pre-tagging for Album Names ............................................ 27 Placing the Date on Pictures ...........
Copying Pictures and Videos............................................... 45 Displaying Video Date............................................................46 Viewing Picture/Video Information .....................................46 5 Sharing Pictures and Videos .......................................47 When Can I Tag My Pictures and Videos?.........................47 Tagging Pictures for Printing..............................................48 Tagging Pictures and Videos for Emailing...................
Install the Software...............................................................59 8 Connecting Camera to Computer ............................... 61 Transferring Pictures With the USB Cable ......................61 Printing Pictures From Your Computer ...........................62 Printing From an Optional MMC/SD Card .......................62 Print With or Without a Computer.....................................62 9 Using the Camera Dock 6000 ...................................
Getting Help .................................................................... 87 Helpful Links ............................................................................. 87 Help in this Manual ................................................................ 87 Software Help..........................................................................88 Telephone Customer Support .............................................88 12 Appendix ...............................................................
1 Getting Started Install Software First Install the software from the Kodak EasyShare software CD before connecting the camera (or camera dock) to the computer. Failure to do so may cause the software to load incorrectly. See the Quick Start Guide or Installing the Software, page 57. Need This User Guide in Larger Print? 1 2 3 4 5 Go to www.kodak.com/go/cx6330support. Choose your language. Navigate to the CX6330 - Manuals section. Click View as PDF to open the User’s Guide.
Chapter 1 What Can I Do With My Camera? Capture Still Pictures —Use Auto mode to enjoy point-and-shoot operation. Use Sport, Night, Landscape, and Close-up modes to expand your capabilities. Capture Videos with Sound —Capture videos as QuickTime movies. Review —Display, protect, and delete pictures and videos; tag for albums. Share —Share pictures (print, email, save as Favorites) and videos (email, save as Favorites). Set Up —Customize your camera functions (see page 51).
Chapter 1 Package Contents 1 4 2 5 3 1 Camera 2 Custom dock insert (for camera dock 6000 or printer dock 6000) 3 Kodak Max digital camera batteries (2 AA, non-rechargeable) 4 USB cable 5 Audio/Video cable (for viewing pictures and videos on television) Not shown: User’s Guide, Quick Start Guide, wrist strap, Kodak EasyShare software CD. (In some countries, the User’s Guide is provided on a CD. Contents may change without notice.
Chapter 1 Loading the Batteries Two AA batteries (non-rechargeable) are included with your camera. 1 Turn the Mode dial to Off. 2 On the bottom of the camera, slide the battery door and lift to open. AA 3 Insert the AA batteries as shown. 4 Close the battery door. IMPORTANT BATTERY INFORMATION For acceptable battery life and to make sure your camera operates dependably, do not use alkaline batteries. CRV3 (optional) If you purchased an optional Kodak CRV3 lithium battery, insert it as shown.
Chapter 1 Attaching the Wrist Strap 1 Thread the short loop of the wrist strap through the wrist strap post. 2 Thread the long loop through the short loop. 3 Pull until secure.
Chapter 1 Turning On the Camera Turn the Mode dial from Off to any other position. The ready light blinks green while the camera performs a self-check, then glows green when the camera is ready to take pictures (or videos, if the mode dial is set to ). In Still and Video modes, status icons appear on the camera screen. See Checking Camera Status, page 8. OK Ready light Changing the Display If you want to Turn the camera screen on (enter Liveview) or off.
Chapter 1 Setting the Date and Time Setting the Date & Time, First Time The Date and Time have been reset message appears the first time you turn on the camera or if the battery is removed for an extended time. 1 SET DATE & TIME is highlighted. Press the OK OK button. (Select Cancel to set the date and time at a later time.) The Date & Time screen appears. 2 Go to step 4 below, Setting the Date & Time, Anytime. Setting the Date & Time, Anytime 1 Turn on the camera. Press the Menu button.
Chapter 1 Checking Camera Status The icons that appear on the camera screen indicate the active camera and picture settings. See page 9 for a list of the icons. To check the current camera settings: Mode dial 1 Turn the Mode dial from the Off position. 2 If is displayed in the status area, press the Flash/Status button to display additional settings. 3 Press to redisplay the status information Status at any time.
Chapter 1 Camera Screen Icons These icons appear on your camera screen when the settings are active.
Chapter 1 Inserting an MMC/SD Card Your camera has 16 MB of internal memory. However, optional MMC/SD cards provide removable, reusable storage for pictures and videos. 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; doing so may damage your pictures, card, or camera. Notched corner To insert an MMC/SD card: 1 Turn off the camera. 2 Open the card door until it clicks.
Chapter 1 Choosing Internal Memory or MMC/SD Card The camera offers two options for storing pictures and videos: Internal Memory —Store pictures and videos in 16 MB internal memory. MMC/SD Card —Store pictures and videos on a card. The number/length of pictures/videos depends on the size of the card. Purchase accessories at a dealer of Kodak products or www.kodak.com/go/cx6330accessories. For storage capacities, see page 95. Managing Your Storage Location Setting 1 Turn on the camera.
Chapter 1 Checking Your Storage Setting In Still and Video modes, the storage location icon that appears in the status area indicates the camera’s storage location. To check the location, either: Storage location m Turn the Mode dial from the Off position, or m In any capture mode, press . —Memory Card —Internal Memory Checking a Picture or Video’s Location In Review mode, the storage location icon that appears with a picture indicates the location of the picture or video.
2 Taking Pictures The camera is ready to take pictures anytime it is on—even if you are in Review, Share, or Setup. (In Video mode, the camera captures video.) Before you take a picture, make sure the storage location is set the way you want it (see page 11). Take a Picture 1 Turn the Mode dial to the mode you want to OK Ready light use. See page 14 for a description of the picture-taking modes. The camera screen displays the mode name and description. To interrupt the description, press any button.
Chapter 2 Picture-Taking Modes For the best possible pictures, choose the mode that suits your conditions. Use this mode Auto Sport For General picture-taking. Automatically sets exposure, focus, and flash. Subjects that are in motion. Shutter speed is fast. 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 seconds after flash fires. Landscape Distant subjects.
Chapter 2 Liveview—Framing with the Camera Screen When you turn on Liveview, the camera screen displays a live image of what the lens sees. Use the camera screen to frame your subject. IMPORTANT: Liveview quickly depletes battery power; use it sparingly. 1 Turn the Mode dial to any On position. 2 Press the OK button to turn on Liveview. 3 Frame your subject in the camera screen. OK To use the auto focus framing marks, see page 16.
Chapter 2 Using the Auto Focus Framing Marks In Liveview, the framing marks indicate the area of your scene that the camera is focusing on. For the best possible pictures, the camera attempts to focus on foreground subjects, even if the subjects are not centered in the scene. 1 Press the OK button to turn on Liveview. 2 Press the Shutter button half-way and hold. 3 The framing marks are displayed. When they turn red, focus is accomplished.
Chapter 2 Quickview—Reviewing the Picture Just Taken After you take a picture, the camera screen displays a Quickview of that picture for approximately 5 seconds. While the picture is displayed, you can: Delete m Review it: If you take no action, the picture is saved. m Share it: Press the Share button to tag the OK Share picture for print, email, or as a Favorite (see page 47). m Delete it: Press the Delete button while the picture and are displayed. Follow the prompts to delete the picture.
Chapter 2 Using the Optical Zoom Use Optical Zoom to get up to 3X closer to your subject. Optical zoom is effective when the lens is no closer than 23.6 in. (60 cm) to the subject. When you turn on the camera, the lens extends to the Wide Angle position. Wide Angle Telephoto 1 Use the viewfinder or camera screen to frame your subject. 2 Press Telephoto (T) to zoom in. Press Wide Angle (W) to zoom out. The lens extends or retracts. The viewfinder or camera screen displays the zoomed image.
Chapter 2 Using the Flash Use the flash when you take pictures at night, indoors, or outdoors in heavy shadows. You can change the flash setting in any Still mode; the default flash setting is restored when you exit the mode or turn off the camera. Flash Range Wide Angle 2-11.8 ft (0.6-3.6 m) Telephoto 2-6.9 ft (0.6-2.1 m) Turning On the Flash Flash setting Flash button Press the button repeatedly to scroll through the flash options.
Chapter 2 Flash Settings in Each Mode For the best possible pictures, flash settings are pre-set for each capture mode. Icon Capture Mode Default Flash Setting Auto Auto* Sport Auto Night Auto* Available Flash Settings (press the Flash button to change) Auto, Flash Off, Fill Flash, Red-eye To Return to the Default Flash Setting: None Flash cannot be turned on. Exit the mode or turn off the camera.
Chapter 2 Putting Yourself in the Picture The Self 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 or use a Self Timer button tripod. 2 In any Still mode, press the Self Timer Self Timer light button. The Self Timer icon appears in the status area. 3 Compose the scene. Then press the Shutter button half-way and hold to set the exposure and focus, then press the rest of the way down.
Chapter 2 Taking a Burst Series of Pictures Burst lets you to take up to 4 pictures in 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 you use Burst. Turn On Burst Burst Icon Burst button In any Still mode, press the Self Timer/Burst button twice. The Burst icon appears in the status area. NOTE: The setting remains until you change it or turn off the camera.
Chapter 2 Changing Optional Settings Mode dial Press the Menu button to access optional picture-taking settings. Not all menu options are available in all modes. Menu button Menu Options Available Picture Taking Modes Video Auto Landscape Close-up Sport Night Image Storage (page 11) Exposure Comp.
Chapter 2 Setting Exposure Compensation Use Exposure Compensation to control how much light enters the camera. This setting is useful for taking pictures in high-contrast scenes, or for retaking pictures when you are not satisfied with the brightness. Adjust the exposure by plus or minus 2 steps in 1/2-step increments. 1 In any Still mode, press the Menu button. 2 Press to highlight Exposure Compensation , then press the OK button. 3 Press to select the Exposure Compensation setting.
Chapter 2 Setting Picture Quality Use the Quality setting to select a picture resolution. 1 In any Still mode, press the Menu button. 2 Press to highlight Quality , then press the OK button. 3 Highlight an option: Best (3.1 MP)—for printing up to 11 x 14 in.(28 x 36 cm); pictures are highest resolution and largest file size. appears in the status area. Best (3:2) (2.8 MP)—for printing up to 11 x 14 in.
Chapter 2 Setting Color Mode Use Color Mode to choose color tones. NOTE: Once a picture is taken, its color mode cannot be changed on the camera. 1 In any Still mode, press the Menu button. 2 Press to highlight Color Mode , then press the OK button. 3 Press to highlight an option, then press the OK button. Color (default)—for color pictures. Black & White—for black and white pictures. Sepia—for pictures with a reddish-brown, antique look. 4 Press the Menu button to exit the menu.
Chapter 2 Pre-tagging for Album Names Use the Set Album (Still) feature to pre-select album names before you take pictures. Then, all the pictures you take are tagged with those 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 address book the next time you connect the camera to the computer. See Kodak EasyShare software Help for details.
Chapter 2 Third—Transfer to Your Computer When you transfer the tagged pictures to your computer, the Kodak EasyShare software opens and categorizes your pictures in the appropriate album folder. See the Kodak EasyShare software Help for details. Placing the Date on Pictures Use the Date Stamp setting to imprint the date on your pictures. 1 Make sure the camera clock is set to the correct date (page 7). 2 In any Still mode, press the Menu button. 3 Press to highlight Date Stamp , then press the OK button.
Chapter 2 Setting the Orientation Sensor If you rotate the camera to take a picture (for example, a portrait shot), the Orientation Sensor reorients the picture so that it is displayed correct side up. The Orientation Sensor is turned on as the default. You can turn it off so that pictures are not rotated.
3 Taking Videos Use Video mode to take videos or to customize video-taking settings. Before taking a video, make sure your storage location is set the way you want it (see page 11). NOTE: Flash is not available in Video mode. Change Optical Zoom before (but not during) video recording. Sound is captured by the microphone, but is played back only when the video is transferred to a computer or when the camera is connected to a television (see page 44).
Chapter 3 Quickview—Reviewing the Video Just Taken After you take a video, the camera screen displays the first frame of the video for approximately 5 seconds. While the frame is displayed, you can: m Play it: Press the OK button. Press OK again OK to pause the video. If the camera is connected to a television (see page 55), press to adjust the volume. m Share it: Press the Share button to tag the video for email or as a Favorite (see page 47).
Chapter 3 Using the Optical Zoom Use Optical Zoom to get up to 3X closer to your subject. Optical zoom is effective when the lens is no closer than 23.6 in. (60 cm) to the subject. When you turn on the camera, the lens extends to the Wide Angle position. NOTE: You can change Optical Zoom before (but not during) video recording. Wide Angle Telephoto 1 Use the viewfinder or camera screen to frame your subject. 2 Press Telephoto (T) to zoom in. Press Wide Angle (W) to zoom out. The lens extends or retracts.
Chapter 3 Pre-tagging for Album Names Use the Set Album (Video) feature to pre-select album names before you take videos. Then, all the videos you take are tagged with those 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 address book the next time you connect the camera to the computer. See Kodak EasyShare software Help for details.
Chapter 3 Putting Yourself in the Video The Self Timer creates a 10-second delay between the time you press the Shutter button and the time video recording begins. Self Timer button 1 Place the camera on a flat surface or use a tripod. 2 Turn the Mode dial to Video , then press the Self Timer button. 3 Press to highlight a Video Length option, then press the OK button: Unlimited—records until you stop recording or until storage is full. Seconds—records for the specified time or until storage is full.
4 Reviewing Pictures and Videos Press the Review button to view and work with your pictures and videos. To save battery power, place your camera in the optional Kodak EasyShare camera dock 6000 to review pictures and videos (see page 63). Remember, press the Shutter button to take a picture anytime—even in Review. Viewing Single Pictures and Videos 1 Press the Review button. Review The camera screen displays the last picture or video taken.
Chapter 4 Viewing Multiple Pictures and Videos 1 Press the Review button. 2 Press . NOTE: You can also press the Menu button, highlight , then press the OK button. Thumbnails of nine pictures and videos are displayed at once. Review 3 Press 4 Press to display the previous or next row of thumbnails. to scroll through the thumbnails one at a time. The selected picture is highlighted in yellow. 5 Press the OK button to display a single view of the selected picture.
Chapter 4 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 press the OK button: PICTURE or VIDEO—deletes the displayed picture or video. EXIT—exits the Delete screen. ALL—deletes all pictures and videos from your current storage location. 4 To delete other pictures and videos, press .
Chapter 4 Changing Optional Review Settings In Review mode, press the Menu button to access optional review settings. Magnify (pictures)(page 40) Play (videos) (page 38) Share (page 47) Image Storage (page 11) Protect (page 41) Copy (page 45) Video Date Display (page 46) Multi-up (page 38) Picture/Video Information (page 46) Setup Menu (page 51) Album (page 41) Slide Show (page 43) Magnifying Pictures 1 Press the Review button, then locate a picture. 2 To magnify at 2X, press the OK button.
Chapter 4 Protecting Pictures and Videos From Deletion 1 Press the Review button, then locate the picture or video to protect. 2 Press the Menu button. 3 Press to highlight Protect , then Protect icon press the OK button. The picture or video is protected and cannot be deleted. The Protect icon appears with the protected picture or video. 4 To remove protection, press the OK button again. 5 Press the Menu button to exit the menu.
Chapter 4 Second—On Your Camera 1 Press the Review button. 2 Locate a picture, then press the Menu button. 3 Press to highlight Album , then press the OK button. 4 Press to highlight an album folder, then press the OK button. To add other pictures to the same album, press to scroll through the pictures. When the picture you want is displayed, press the OK button. To add the pictures to more than one album, repeat step 4 for each album. The album name appears with the picture.
Chapter 4 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 44. To save battery power, use an optional Kodak AC adapter, 3-volt (see page 99). Starting the Slide Show 1 Press the Review button, then press the Menu button. 2 Press to highlight Slide Show , then press the OK button. 3 Press to highlight Begin Show, then press the OK button.
Chapter 4 Running a Continuous Slide Show Loop When you turn on Loop, the slide show is continuously repeated. 1 On the Slide Show menu, press to highlight Loop, then press the OK button. 2 Press to highlight On, then press the OK button. When you start a slide show, it repeats until you cancel it by pressing the OK button or until battery power is exhausted. The Loop setting remains until you change it.
Chapter 4 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: m A card is inserted in the camera. m The camera’s picture storage location is set to the location from which you are copying. See Choosing Internal Memory or MMC/SD Card, page 11. Copy pictures or videos: 1 Press the Review button, then press the Menu button. 2 Press to highlight Copy , then press the OK button.
Chapter 4 Displaying Video Date To display the capture date and time before the video starts: 1 Press the Review button, then press the Menu button. 2 Press to highlight Video Date Display , then press the OK button. 3 Press to highlight an option, then press the OK button. 4 Press the Menu button to exit the menu. The capture date and time appear during video playback on the camera. This setting remains until you change it.
5 Sharing Pictures and Videos The Share button lets you “tag” your pictures and videos. When they are transferred to your computer, you can share: Tagged Pictures m By print m By email m As Favorites, for easy organization on your computer Tagged Videos m By email m As Favorites Print (page 48) Email (page 49) Favorite (page 50) When Can I Tag My Pictures and Videos? Press the Share button to tag pictures and videos: m Any time (the last picture taken and the Share menu are displayed).
Chapter 5 Tagging Pictures for Printing 1 Press the Share button. Press Share to locate a picture. 2 Press to highlight Print , then press the OK button.* 3 Press to select the number of copies (0-99). Zero removes the tag for that picture. The Print icon appears in the status area. The default quantity is one. (To change the default, see page 52.) 4 Optional: You can apply a print quantity to other pictures. Press to locate a picture. Keep the print quantity as is, or press to change it.
Chapter 5 Tagging Pictures and Videos for Emailing First—On Your Computer Use Kodak EasyShare software to create an email address book on your computer. Then, copy up to 32 email addresses to the camera’s internal memory. Second—Tag On Your Camera 1 Press the Share button. Press to locate a picture. 2 Press to highlight Email , then press the OK button. 3 Press to highlight an email address, then press the OK button. To tag other pictures with the same address, press to scroll through the pictures.
Chapter 5 Tagging Pictures and Videos as Favorites 1 Press the Share button. Press to locate a picture. 2 Press to highlight Favorite , then press the OK button. The Favorite icon appears in the status area. 3 To remove the tag, press the OK button again. 4 Press the Share button to exit the menu.
6 Customizing Your Camera Settings Use Setup to customize camera settings according to your preferences. To Access Setup Mode/Menus 1 In any Capture mode (or in Review), press the Menu button. 2 Press to highlight Setup Menu , then press the OK button.
Chapter 6 Changing the Default Print Quantity The Default Print Quantity setting determines the value that is displayed on the Share Print screen (page 48). The default value is 1. 1 Press the Menu button. 2 Press to highlight Setup Menu , then press the OK button. 3 Press to highlight Default Print Quantity , then press the OK button. 4 Press to select the new default quantity, then press the OK button. 5 Press the Menu button to exit the menu. This setting remains until you change it.
Chapter 6 Turning On Liveview in Still Modes The Liveview feature lets you use the camera screen as a viewfinder (see page 15). The default setting is Liveview Off. IMPORTANT: Liveview quickly depletes battery power; use it sparingly. To change the Liveview default to On: 1 Press the Menu button. 2 Press to highlight Setup Menu , then press the OK button. 3 Press to highlight Liveview , then press the OK button. 4 Press to highlight On, then press the OK button. Liveview is now On by default.
Chapter 6 Changing Advanced Digital Zoom You can customize the way the Advanced Digital Zoom turns on. 1 Press the Menu button. 2 Press to highlight Setup Menu , then press the OK button. 3 Press to highlight Advanced Digital Zoom , then press the OK button. 4 Press to highlight an option: Continuous—digital zoom automatically turns on after the Telephoto button is pressed to the optical zoom limit and held.
Chapter 6 Setting Video Out Video Out is a regional setting that lets you connect to a television or other external device (see page 55). 1 Press the Menu button. 2 Press to highlight Setup Menu , then press the OK button. 3 Press to highlight Video Out , then press the OK button. 4 Press to highlight an option: NTSC (default)—used in most countries except those in Europe and China. North America and Japan use NTSC. PAL—used in Europe and China. 5 Press the OK button to accept the change.
Chapter 6 Formatting Internal Memory or MMC/SD Card CAUTION: Formatting erases all pictures and videos, including those that are protected. Removing a card during formatting may damage the card. 1 Press the Menu button. 2 Press to highlight Setup Menu , then press the OK button. 3 Press to highlight Format , then press the OK button. 4 Press to highlight an option: MEMORY CARD—deletes everything on the card; formats the card. CANCEL—exits without making a change.
7 Installing the Software NOTE: To install software on computers running Windows 2000, Windows XP Pro, or Mac OS X, you need administrator privileges. See your computer user’s guide.
Chapter 7 Mac OS X System Requirements m Macintosh computer with a G3 or G4 processor m Mac OS 10.1.2, minimum m 128 MB of available RAM m 200 MB of available hard disk space m CD-ROM drive m Built-in USB port m Color monitor with a minimum resolution of 800 x 600 pixels; thousands or millions of colors recommended m Internet access for online printing and emailing Mac OS 8.6 and 9.x System Requirements m PowerPC-based Macintosh computer m Mac OS 8.6 or 9.
Chapter 7 Install the Software For information on the software applications included on the Kodak EasyShare software CD, click the Help button in the Kodak EasyShare software. CAUTION: 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 Before you begin, close all software applications that are open on your computer (including anti-virus software).
Chapter 7 4 Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software. m Windows-based computers—select Typical to automatically install the most commonly used applications. Select Custom to choose the applications you wish to install. m Mac OS 8.6 or 9.x—select Easy to automatically install the most commonly used applications. m Mac OS X—follow the on-screen instructions. NOTE: When prompted, take a few minutes to electronically register your camera and software.
8 Connecting Camera to Computer CAUTION: 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. You can transfer pictures and videos from the camera to the computer using: m The (included) USB cable. m The (optional) Kodak EasyShare camera dock 6000. See page 63 for connecting with the camera dock. m The (optional) Kodak EasyShare printer dock 6000.
Chapter 8 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 multimedia card reader-writer to transfer your pictures. Printing Pictures From Your Computer For details on printing pictures from your computer, click the Help button in the Kodak EasyShare software. Ordering Prints Online Kodak EasyShare print service (provided by Ofoto www.ofoto.com) is one of the many online print services offered in the Kodak EasyShare software.
9 Using the Camera Dock 6000 The Kodak EasyShare camera dock 6000: m Makes it easy to transfer pictures and videos to the computer. m Charges the included Kodak EasyShare Ni-MH rechargeable battery pack. (Install the battery pack in the camera for charging.) m Supplies power to the camera. You can purchase a camera dock at a dealer of Kodak products or at www.kodak.com/go/cx6330accessories.
Chapter 9 Installing the Custom Camera Insert A universal insert is pre-installed in the camera dock. It allows all Kodak EasyShare CX/DX6000 series and LS600 series cameras to use the camera dock. A custom insert is included with your camera. It provides a perfect fit for the Kodak EasyShare CX6330 zoom digital camera. Remove the Universal Insert 1 Place your thumbs against the front of the universal insert. Press in and lift. 2 Lift the side edge of the insert, then remove the insert from the dock.
Chapter 9 Connecting the Camera Dock 6000 After the Kodak EasyShare software is loaded (see page 57), connect the camera dock to your computer and to a power outlet. You need: m The USB cable included with your camera m The 5-volt AC adapter included with the camera dock IMPORTANT: Make sure your camera is NOT in the camera dock when you are connecting to power and the computer. 1 Plug the labeled end of the USB cable into the labeled USB port on your computer. See your computer user’s guide for details.
Chapter 9 Installing the Rechargeable Battery You received (2) Kodak Max digital camera batteries (AA) with your camera. To take full advantage of your camera dock 6000, replace the AA batteries with the Kodak EasyShare Ni-MH rechargeable battery pack that is packaged with the camera dock. 1 Open the battery door on the bottom of the camera. 2 Install the Ni-MH rechargeable battery pack as illustrated. CAUTION: - + The battery pack can only be inserted into the camera in the orientation shown.
Chapter 9 Docking the Camera To charge the battery or to transfer pictures and videos from the camera to the computer: 1 Flip down the camera dock foot. Alignment Pins The camera dock now sits at the proper angle for viewing the camera screen. 2 Turn off the camera. NOTE: If a USB cable is plugged into the camera Foot itself, unplug it. Connector 3 Match the connector and alignment pins on the camera dock to the camera. Push down until the camera is securely seated.
Chapter 9 Charging the Battery 1 Make sure the Kodak EasyShare Ni-MH rechargeable battery pack is installed in the camera (see page 66). 2 Turn off the camera and place it in the Charging camera dock (see page 67). lights If the battery requires charging, charging begins after a brief battery check. m Full charging takes about 2.5 hours. m Charging stops if you turn on the camera.
Chapter 9 Transferring Pictures With the Dock After the Kodak EasyShare software is loaded on your computer (see page 57), you can transfer pictures and videos from your camera to your computer. 1 Turn off the camera and place it in the camera dock. 2 Push the Transfer button. The Transfer light blinks green while the pictures and videos are transferring. Messages about the transfer status appear on the camera screen. Kodak EasyShare software automatically opens on your Transfer light computer.
Chapter 9 Reviewing Pictures and Videos When the camera is in the dock, the camera is powered by the dock, not the camera batteries. Save battery power by using the dock to review pictures and videos on the camera screen. 1 Turn on the camera and place it in the Review button camera dock. 2 Press the Review button to display the last picture or video taken. See Chapter 4, Reviewing Pictures and Videos, for details. You can perform any camera function with the camera in the dock (ex.
Chapter 9 Troubleshooting—Camera Dock 6000 Problem Pictures are not transferred to the computer Cause AC adapter or USB cable is not securely connected. Software is not installed. Too many applications running on computer. Camera was removed from the camera dock during picture transfer. Transfer button was not pressed. Solution Check the connections (page 65). Install the software (page 57). Close all software applications and try again.
10 Troubleshooting When you have questions about your camera or camera dock 6000, start here. Additional technical information is available in the ReadMe file located on the Kodak EasyShare software CD. For updates to Troubleshooting information, see www.kodak.com/go/cx6330support. Camera Problems Problem Cause Camera does not Batteries are not turn on. properly installed. Battery is not charged. Camera does not A non-approved battery turn off; lens does may be in the camera. not retract.
Chapter 10 Problem Short battery life with Kodak EasyShare Ni-MH rechargeable battery pack. Shutter button does not work. Cause Solution Dirt or oxidation on the Wipe the contacts with a clean, dry battery contacts. cloth (page 97) before loading batteries in the camera. Turn on the camera (page 6). Wait until the ready light stops blinking red before attempting to take another picture. You can take a picture when the ready light is blinking green.
Chapter 10 Problem In Review mode, you do not see a picture (or the expected picture) on the camera screen. In Review mode, a blue screen is displayed instead of a picture. Picture is too dark. Cause Solution The camera may not be Check the picture storage location accessing the correct setting (page 11). storage location. The picture has no thumbnail or an unrecognized thumbnail. Flash is not on. The subject is too far away for the flash to have an effect.
Chapter 10 Problem Picture is too light. Cause Solution The flash is not needed. Change to Auto flash or Flash Off (page 19). 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 covered. other objects do not cover the light sensor (page i). Too much light. Decrease Exposure Compensation (page 24). Auto exposure was not To take the best possible pictures, achieved.
Chapter 10 Problem Picture is not clear. Slide show does not run on external video device. Cause The lens is dirty. Subject too close when taking picture. Solution Clean the lens (page 94). Move so there is at least 23.6 in. (60 cm) between the camera and the subject, or at least 5.1 in. (13 cm) at Wide in Close-up mode. Subject or the camera Place the camera on a flat, steady moved while the surface or use a tripod. picture was taken.
Chapter 10 Camera/Computer Communications Problem The computer cannot communicate with the camera. Cause There is a problem with the configuration of the USB port on the computer. Camera power is off. Battery is not charged. Some Advanced Power Management utilities on laptops turn off ports to save battery life. USB cable is not securely connected. Software is not installed. Solution See this file on the EasyShare software CD: USB.html Or, go to: www.kodak.
Chapter 10 Problem Cannot transfer pictures. (The Add New Hardware Wizard cannot locate drivers.) Cause Solution Software is not installed. Disconnect USB cable. (If using camera dock, disconnect cable and remove camera from dock). Install EasyShare software (page 57). Software is installed Disconnect the USB cable. Close all incorrectly. open applications. Uninstall, then re-install the software (page 57). To uninstall, go to Start/Settings/ Control Panel/Add/Remove Programs.
Chapter 10 Problem Memory card full Cause Storage is full. Solution Transfer pictures and videos to the computer (page 61 or page 69), then delete them from the camera. The maximum Transfer pictures and videos to the number of files or computer, then format the card or folders is reached (or internal memory (page 56). other directory Caution: Formatting a card erases concern). all pictures and videos, including protected files. (Formatting internal memory also erases email addresses and album names.
Chapter 10 Message Cause Internal memory The camera internal requires formatting memory is corrupted. Internal memory cannot be read (Please format internal memory) Solution Format the internal memory (page 56). Caution: Formatting erases all pictures and videos, including protected files. (Formatting internal memory also erases email addresses and album names. To restore them, see Kodak EasyShare software Help.) No memory card (Files There is no card in the Insert a card (page 10). not copied) camera.
Chapter 10 Message Memory card is unusable (Insert a new memory card) Recording stopped. Record in internal memory (Memory card speed is slow) Memory card is full (Cannot save album tagging) Internal memory is full (Cannot save album tagging) Memory card is full (Cannot save share tagging) Internal memory is full (Cannot save share tagging) Date and time have been reset Cause The card is slow, corrupted, or unreadable. Card cannot be used to take videos. There is no space remaining.
Chapter 10 Message No album names on camera (Connect with computer to import album names) High camera temperature (Camera will be turned off) Memory card is full Cause Album names have not been copied to the camera from the computer. The internal temperature of the camera is too high for the camera to operate. The viewfinder light glows red and the camera turns off. There is no more space on the card. Solution Create and copy album names from computer. See EasyShare software Help.
Chapter 10 Camera Ready Light Status Ready light Status Ready light does not turn on and the camera does not work. Ready light glows steady green. Ready light blinks green. 84 Cause Camera is not turned on. Batteries are exhausted. Solution Turn on the camera (page 6). Recharge the battery (page 68) or install new ones (page 97). Turn Mode dial off, then Mode dial was on when batteries were back on. reloaded. Camera is on; ready Camera is operating to take a picture or normally. video.
Chapter 10 Status Ready light blinks yellow. Cause Solution Flash is not charged. Wait. Resume picture taking when the light stops blinking and turns green. Auto exposure or Release the Shutter button auto focus are not and recompose the picture. locked. Ready light blinks red. Batteries are low or Recharge the battery exhausted. (page 68) or install new ones (page 97). Ready light glows Camera’s internal Transfer pictures to the steady red. memory or card is computer (page 61 or full.
11 Getting Help Helpful Links Help with your camera Help with Windows operating system and working 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/cx6330support www.kodak.com/go/pcbasics www.kodak.com/go/cx6330downloads www.kodak.com/go/onetouch www.kodak.com/go/support www.kodak.
Chapter 11 Software Help Click the Help button in the Kodak EasyShare software. Telephone Customer Support If you have questions concerning the operation of the software or camera, you may speak with a customer support representative. Before You Call m Have the camera or camera dock connected to your computer. m Be at your computer.
Chapter 11 Telephone Numbers Australia Austria/Osterreich Belgium/Belgique Brazil Canada China Denmark/Danmark Ireland/Eire Finland/Suomi France Germany/Deutschland Greece Hong Kong India Italy/Italia Japan Korea Netherlands/Nederland New Zealand Norway/Norge Philippines Portugal Singapore 1800 147 701 0179 567 357 02 713 14 45 0800 150000 1 800 465 6325 800 820 6027 3 848 71 30 01 407 3054 0800 1 17056 01 55 1740 77 069 5007 0035 00800 441 25605 800 901 514 91 22 617 5823 02 696 33452 03 5644 5050 00798
Chapter 11 Spain/Espana Sweden/Sverige Switzerland/Schweiz/Suisse Taiwan Thailand UK United States Outside the United States International Toll Line International Toll Fax 91 749 76 53 08 587 704 21 01 838 53 51 0 080 861 008 001 800 631 0017 0870 243 0270 1 800 235 6325 585 726 7260 +44 131 458 6714 +44 131 458 6962 For the most up-to-date listings, visit: http://www.kodak.com/US/en/digital/contacts/DAIInternationalContacts.
12 Appendix Camera Specifications For more specifications, visit www.kodak.com/go/cx6330support. Kodak EasyShare CX6330 zoom digital camera Color 24-bit, millions of colors Color modes Color, black & white, sepia Communication with computer USB, via: USB cable, EasyShare camera dock 6000, or printer dock 6000 Dimensions Width 4.0 in. (102.5 mm) Depth 1.5 in. (38 mm) Height 2.6 in. (65 mm) Weight 6.2 oz (175 g) without batteries or card Exposure control Multi-pattern TTL-AE File format Still JPEG/EXIF v2.
Chapter 12 Kodak EasyShare CX6330 zoom digital camera ISO speed Automatic 100-200 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 37 - 111 mm (35 mm equivalent) Focus Distance Wide: 23.6 in. (.6 m) to infinity Close-up: Less than 5.1 in. (13 cm) Liquid Crystal Display, LCD 1.6 in. (4 cm), color, 312 x 230 (72K) (Camera screen) pixels.
Chapter 12 Kodak EasyShare CX6330 zoom digital camera Zoom (still capture) 3X optical, 3.3X digital Original Factory Settings Feature Date/Time Date/Time Stamp Default Print Quantity Digital Zoom initiation Exposure Compensation Flash Image Storage Language Liveview Orientation Sensor Picture Quality Quickview Slide Show Interval Slide Show Loop Video Date Display Video Out Factory Setting 2003/01/01; 12:00 Off 1 Pause 0.
Chapter 12 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/cx6330downloads. Tips, Safety, Maintenance m Always follow basic safety precautions. Refer to the “Important Safety Instructions” booklet packed with your camera. m Do not allow chemicals, such as suntan lotion, to come into contact with the painted surface of the camera.
Chapter 12 Storage Capacities File sizes can vary. You may be able to store more or fewer pictures and videos. Video Storage Capacity Minutes/seconds of video 1 min. 1 min. 2 min., 15 sec. 4 min., 30 sec. 9 min.
Chapter 12 Locating Pictures and Videos on a Card Pictures stored on MMC/SD Cards use a standard (DCF-Digital Camera Format) agreed upon by many camera manufacturers. This lets you use the cards in different cameras. If you use a card reader to retrieve your files, the following description of the card file structure may be helpful.
Chapter 12 m If you use the card in a camera other than the Kodak EasyShare CX6330 zoom digital camera, and that camera manufacturer adheres to this file structure standard, the \DCIM folder contains a folder named by that camera. For more information, refer to the documentation that accompanied that camera. Burst Pictures When a burst series is initiated, a letter “B” replaces the underscore in the file name.
Chapter 12 m To lengthen battery life, limit the following activities: – Using Liveview (using the camera screen as the viewfinder, see page 15) – Reviewing your pictures on the camera screen (see page 37) – Excessive use of the flash m Dirt on the battery contacts can affect battery life. Wipe the contacts with a clean, dry cloth before loading batteries in the camera. m Battery life depends significantly on battery age, usage conditions, and type. Digital cameras are demanding on batteries.
Chapter 12 Power-Saving Features If No The Camera Activity For 1 minute Screen turns off. 8 minutes Enters auto power off. 3 hours Turns off. To Turn It Back On Press the OK button. Press any button (or insert or remove a card). Turn Mode dial Off, then back on. Optional AC Adapter You can purchase an optional Kodak 3-volt AC adapter to power your camera. Use it to save battery power when reviewing and transferring pictures. 1 Connect the AC adapter to the DC-In port.
Chapter 12 FCC Compliance and Advisory Kodak EasyShare CX6330 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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Index Numerics 4-way controller, ii A A/V out, iii, 44, 55 AA battery, installing, 4 about camera information, 56 picture, video, 46 AC adapter, 99 accessories battery, 97 buying, 87 camera dock, 63 MMC/SD card, 10 printer dock, 62 advanced digital zoom changing, 54 using, 18 albums, tagging pictures for, 27, 34, 41 alkaline batteries, warning, 4 auto flash, 19 focus framing marks, 16 power-down, 99 B batteries loading, 4 replacement types, 97 battery charge via camera dock, 68 door location, iv extending
Index camera dock, 71 charging battery, 68 connection, 65 connector on camera, iv docking camera, 67 lights status, 69 package contents, 63 specifications, 70 camera screen picture location icon, 8 reviewing pictures, 37 reviewing videos, 37 status area, 8 turning off liveview, 53 turning off quickview, 52 using as viewfinder, 15 Canadian compliance, 100 card, memory, 96 caring for your camera, 94 changing storage location, 11 charging battery via camera dock, 68 charging lights camera dock, 68 checking sto
Index delete button, ii deleting by formatting, 56 during quickview, 17, 32 from internal memory, 39 from MMC/SD Card, 39 protecting pictures, videos, 41 digital zoom changing, 54 using, 18 displaying slide show, 43 disposal, recycling, 94 dock camera, 63 printer, 62 downloading pictures, 61, 69 E EasyShare software, 57 emailing pictures, videos, 49 error code, 83 exposure compensation, 24 external video device setting video out, 55 viewing pictures, videos, 44 F favorites, tagging, 50 FCC compliance, 100
Index camera status, 8 mode dial, 14 image storage menu, 11 information about camera, 56 about pictures, videos, 46 installing batteries, 4 MMC/SD card, 10 software, 59 internal memory formatting, 56 setting storage location, 11 storage capacity, 95 light camera dock, 68 ready, ii self timer, 21, 35 sensor, i liveview camera screen as viewfinder, 15 changing default, 53 loading batteries, 4 MMC/SD card, 10 software, 59 locating holes for dock, iv K Kodak digital camera batteries, 4 Kodak EasyShare softwar
Index MISC folder, card, 96 MMC/SD card file names, 96 formatting, 56 inserting, 10 printing from, 62 setting storage location, 11 slot location, iii storage capacities, 95 mode dial, ii, 14 monitor, requirements, 57 N NTSC, video out setting, 55 O OK button, 6 online prints, ordering, 62 optical zoom, 18, 33 orientation sensor, 29 overview camera, ii camera modes, 14 P package contents camera, 3 camera dock, 63 PAL, video out setting, 55 pictures checking location, 12 copying, 45 date imprint, 28 deleting
Index order online, 62 pictures, 62 tagged pictures, 62 this user guide, 1 without computer, 62 product overview, ii protecting pictures, videos, 41 Q quality setting, 25 quickview turning off, 52 using, 17, 32 R ReadMe file, 73 ready light, ii recycling, disposal, 94 red-eye, flash, 19 regulatory information, 100 replacement batteries, types, 97 requirements Macintosh, 58 Windows-based, 57 resolution, setting, 25 review button, ii, 37 reviewing pictures as you take them, 17 camera screen, 37 106 deleting,
Index resolution, 25 self timer, 21, 35 storage location, 11 video out, 55 setup mode, using, 51 share button, ii, 47 shutoff, auto, 99 shutter problems, 74 self timer delay, 21, 35 sleep mode, 99 slide show continuous loop, 44 problems, 77 running, 43 software getting help, 88 installing, 59 upgrading, 94 specifications camera, 91 camera dock, 70 status area, 8 screen icons, 8 storage location, 12 storage capacity, 95 strap, wrist, 5 support, technical, 88 system folder, card, 96 system requirements Macin
Index troubleshooting camera dock, 71 turning camera on and off, 6 U upgrading software, firmware, 94 URLs, Kodak web sites, 87 USB (universal serial bus) connection location, iii transferring pictures, 61 V video setting video out, 55 videos checking location, 12 copying, 45 date display, 46 deleting, 39 emailing tagged, 49 file naming, 96 protecting, 41 reviewing, 37 storage capacities, 95 taking, 31 transfer to computer, 61, 69 viewing, 37 viewfinder, i, ii 108 using camera screen, 15 viewing camera inf
