KODAK EASYSHARE CX4230 Zoom Digital Camera User’s Guide Visit Kodak on the World Wide Web at www.kodak.
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Product Overview Camera Front 1 4 5 6 2 3 7a O 1 2 3 4 N O F 7b F Shutter button Flash unit On / Off switch Viewfinder lens 5 6 7a 7b Self Timer light Lens with built-in cover USB connector DC in connector Camera Bottom 1 2 3 1 Camera Dock connector (door shown closed) 2 Tripod mount socket 3 Battery door iii
Product Overview Camera Back 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 14 13 9 12 10 11 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 iv Viewfinder Ready light Menu button Flash button Share button Shutter button 4-way arrow / Zoom button 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Video out port Wrist strap post MMC/SD card door Review button Delete button Select button LCD
Table of Contents 1 Getting Started ...................................................................1 Install the Software First........................................................1 Need This Guide in Large Print? .............................................1 What Can I Do With My KODAK EASYSHARE CX4230 Zoom Digital Camera?...............................................................2 What Can I Do With My Digital Pictures? ...........................2 Camera Package Contents .....................
Using Optical Zoom ..................................................................17 Using Digital Zoom....................................................................17 Changing Picture-Taking Options........................................18 3 Reviewing Pictures—Review Mode ............................ 25 To Enter Review Mode............................................................ 25 To Access the Review Menus ..............................................26 Viewing Single Pictures............
Chapter Returning to the Previous Menu ........................................38 Changing the Print Quantity Default ...............................38 Turning Off Quickview ............................................................. 39 Turning On Liveview ................................................................. 39 Setting Video Out...................................................................40 Formatting Memory or MMC/SD Card ..............................41 Viewing Camera Information ....
Chapter Caution When Using a Tripod............................................... 55 Earlier Camera Dock Model..................................................56 9 Troubleshooting ...............................................................57 Troubleshooting—Camera ................................................... 57 Troubleshooting—Camera Dock II .......................................71 10 Getting Help ....................................................................75 Helpful Web Links.......
1 Getting Started Install the Software First It is important to install the KODAK EASYSHARE Software on your computer before you connect the camera to the computer or attempt to transfer pictures. See Chapter 6, Installing the Software or the Quick Start Guide for directions. Need This Guide in Large Print? For a large print version of this User’s Guide: 1 Go to http://www.kodak.com/go/cx4230support. 2 Under Explore EasyShare, click Service and Support.
Chapter 1 What Can I Do With My KODAK EASYSHARE CX4230 Zoom Digital Camera? Take Pictures —Enjoy point-and-shoot operation with flash, self timer, and optical zoom features. Review —Display, protect, and delete pictures. Share—Tag your pictures for printing, emailing, and as Favorites. Set Up —Customize your camera settings. What Can I Do With My Digital Pictures? Install the software from the KODAK EASYSHARE Software CD*, then: Transfer—transfer pictures to your computer.
Chapter 1 Camera Package Contents 1 2 3 4 Camera Wrist strap USB cable 2 Video cable (for viewing pictures on a television) 4 3 5 Custom camera insert* 6 KODAK CRV3 Lithium Battery or equivalent** (not shown) 7 User’s Guide or CD, Software CD, and Quick Start Guide (not shown) NOTE: *The custom camera insert perfectly fits your camera to the optional KODAK EASYSHARE Camera Dock II. DO NOT DISCARD.
Chapter 1 Attaching the Wrist Strap 1 Thread the short loop of the strap through the wrist strap post. 2 Thread the long end of the strap through the short loop. Pull until secure. Loading the Batteries A KODAK CRV3 Lithium Battery, or equivalent, is included with your camera.* O 1 Turn off the camera. 2 On the bottom of the camera, slide the PE N battery door and lift to open. 3 Insert the CRV3 Lithium battery or 2, AA or batteries.* 4 Close the battery door.
Chapter 1 Turning the Camera On and Off 1 Slide the On/Off switch to the On position. ON O FF The ready light blinks green while the camera performs a self-check, then glows steady green when the camera is ready to take pictures. 2 To turn off the camera, slide the On/Off switch to the Off position. The camera completes operations that are in process. Built-in Lens Cover The lens has a built-in cover that protects it from dust and scratches.
Chapter 1 Using the 4-Way Arrow/Zoom Button Navigating—use and (W/T) to scroll through your pictures and menus. Zoom—use (W/T) to zoom in or out when taking pictures. See page 17. Selecting a Language You can display menus and screen messages in different languages. The Language screen is automatically displayed the first time you turn on the camera. If this is the first time the camera has been turned on, go to step 4. To change the language after that: 1 In Capture or Review mode, press the Menu button.
Chapter 1 Setting the Clock The Date & Time screen is automatically displayed the first time you turn on the camera or if the battery is removed for an extended time. If this is the first time the camera has been turned on, go to step 4. To set the date and time after that: Menu 1 In Capture or Review mode, press the Menu button. 2 Highlight Setup Menu , then press the Select button. 3 Highlight Date & Time , then press the Select button. The date format is YYYY/MM/DD in a 24-hour format.
Chapter 1 Checking Camera Status To check the current camera settings press: or Camera Status Icons Date stamp 072 Close up Internal Card Storage location Self Timer Capture Camera mode (icons not displayed in Liveview) Review Share Best Better Good Pictures remaining Flash mode (page 16) Low Battery Quality Exhausted battery (blinking)* Battery Status If no battery icon appears on the LCD, the battery is fully charged.
Chapter 1 Inserting an MMC/SD Card Optional MMC/SD cards provide removable, reusable storage for pictures. CAUTION: The card can only be inserted one way; forcing it may damage the camera or card. Do not insert or remove a card when the green ready light is blinking; it may damage your pictures, card, or camera. 1 2 3 4 Turn off the camera. Open the card door. Orient the card as shown. Push the card into the slot to seat the connector. (To remove the card, push it in, then release it.
Chapter 1 Choosing Internal Memory or MMC/SD Card The camera offers two options for storing pictures: Internal Memory—store up to 23 pictures (at Best quality) in the 16 MB internal memory. MMC/SD Card—store as many pictures as you like, depending on the size of the card. See page 83 for storage capacities. Purchase KODAK Multimedia Cards at your Kodak retail dealer or on our Web site at http://www.kodak.com/go/accessories.
Chapter 1 Camera Modes The camera has four modes: Capture, Review, Share, and Setup. You can always tell which mode the camera is in: Capture Review Share Setup Capture —the LCD is blank, no image is displayed. If you press the down arrow, the status bar and mode icon are displayed. See Chapter 2, Taking Pictures—Capture Mode. But remember, you can press the Shutter button and take a picture anytime, no matter what mode the camera is in! Review —the mode icon is displayed on the LCD.
2 Taking Pictures—Capture Mode Take a Picture Anytime The camera is in Capture mode when you turn it on. Press the Shutter button to take a picture. But remember, you can press the Shutter button anytime to take a picture, even if you are in Review, Share, or Setup mode! Taking a Picture Before you take a picture, make sure your picture storage location is set the way you want it (see page 10). Viewfinder Press 1 Use the Viewfinder to frame your subject. (Or press the Select button and use the LCD.
Chapter 2 Liveview—Using the LCD to Frame Your Subject When you turn on Liveview, the LCD displays a live image of what the lens sees. Look at the LCD to frame your picture. 1 Make sure the camera is in Capture mode (LCD is blank, no picture is displayed). Press the Select button to turn on Liveview. Frame your picture in the LCD. Take the picture. To turn off Liveview, press the Select button. NOTE: Liveview quickly depletes battery power; use it sparingly.
Chapter 2 Quickview—Reviewing the Picture Just Taken After you take a picture, the LCD displays a Quickview of that picture for approximately 5 seconds. While the picture is displayed, you can: m Review it. If you take no action, the picture is saved. m Delete it. Press the Delete button while the picture and are displayed. Delete NOTE: To save battery power, you can turn off the Quickview feature. See page 39.
Chapter 2 Using the Flash Use the flash when you take pictures outdoors in heavy shadows, at night, or indoors. Flash is effective between these distances: m Wide angle: 1.6 to 12.8 ft (0.5 to 3.9 m) m Telephoto: 1.6 to 7.5 ft (0.5 to 2.3 m) Press the button repeatedly to scroll through the flash options. The flash icon displayed on the LCD is the active option. Current camera status icons are also displayed (see page 8). The flash screen turns off after 3 seconds.
Chapter 2 Using Optical Zoom Use Optical Zoom to get up to three times closer (3X) to your subject. When you turn on the camera, the lens extends to the Wide Angle position. W T 1 Press Telephoto (T) to get closer to your subject. Press Wide Angle (W) to get farther away. The change is displayed in the Viewfinder or on the LCD if Liveview is on. 2 Take the picture. Using Digital Zoom Use Digital Zoom to get an additional 2X beyond the optical zoom limit. The lens does not move during Digital Zoom.
Chapter 2 Changing Picture-Taking Options Use the Capture menus to change picture-taking options. If you are in Review, Share, or Setup modes you must return to Capture mode before you can access the Capture menus. To Return to Capture From Another Mode To return to Capture from: m Any mode, press the Shutter button to take a picture and revert to Capture. m Review mode, press the Review button. m Share mode, press the Share button. m Setup mode, and you got there from Capture, press the Menu button.
Chapter 2 Taking Close-up Pictures The Close-up setting helps you gain sharpness and detail at close range. Use Close-up between these distances: m Wide angle: 3.9 to 23.6 in. (100 to 600 mm) m Telephoto: 7.8 to 23.6 in. (200 to 600 mm) To turn on Close-up: 1 In Capture mode, press the Menu button. 2 Highlight Close-up , then press the Select button. 3 Highlight On, then press the Select button. 4 Press the Menu button to turn off the menu screen.
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 In Capture mode, press the Menu button. 2 Highlight Self Timer , then press the Select button. 3 Highlight On, then press the Select button. 4 Press the Menu button to turn off the menu screen. Press 5 Place the camera on a flat surface or use a Self Timer light tripod. 6 Press the shutter button completely down to take the picture.
Chapter 2 Setting Exposure Compensation Use Exposure Compensation to control how much light is allowed into the camera. The exposure range is +2 to -2 in 1/2-step increments. NOTE: This setting is ideal for controlling pictures in which the light source is behind the subject (backlit), or for correcting pictures that are too light or too dark. 1 In Capture mode, press the Menu button. 2 Highlight Exposure Compensation , then press Select. 3 Press to select the Exposure Compensation setting.
Chapter 2 Setting Picture Quality Use the Quality setting to select a picture resolution: 1 In Capture mode, press the Menu button. 2 Highlight Quality , then press the Select button. The active Quality setting appears in the top left corner. 3 Highlight an option: FPO Best (2 MP)—for printing up to 8 x 10 in. (20.3 x 25.4 cm); produces highest picture resolution, more detail, and largest file sizes. Three stars appear in the status bar. Better (1 MP)—for printing up to 5 x 7 in. (12.7 x 17.
Chapter 2 Placing the Date on Pictures Use Date Stamp to imprint the date on your pictures. 1 Make sure the camera clock is set to the correct date (page 7). 2 In Capture mode, press the Menu button. 3 Highlight Date Stamp , then press the Select button. 4 Highlight an option: Off YYY/MM/DD MM/DD/YY DD/MM/YYYY 5 Press the Select button. 6 Press the Menu button to turn off the menu. The current date is printed in the bottom right corner of new pictures. This setting remains until you change it.
Chapter 2 Turning Off the Orientation Sensor If you turn the camera when you take a picture (for example, to take a lengthwise or portrait, shot), the Orientation Sensor repositions the picture so it is displayed correct side up during Quickview, Review, picture transfer, and in video-out display. The Orientation Sensor is turned on as the factory default. You can turn it off so that pictures are displayed in the same orientation as they are taken. 1 2 3 4 24 In Capture mode, press the Menu button.
3 Reviewing Pictures—Review Mode Use Review mode to view and work with the pictures that are stored in internal memory or on a card. Remember, press the Shutter button to take a picture anytime, even in Review mode (see page 13). NOTE: Reviewing pictures on the LCD quickly depletes battery power. An optional AC adapter is available (see page 86). To Enter Review Mode 1 Press the Review button. The Review icon appears at the bottom of the LCD.
Chapter 3 To Access the Review Menus Use the Review menus to work with the pictures that are stored in internal memory or on a card. 1 Press the Review button. 2 Press the Menu button. 3 Press the Menu button to turn off the menus.
Chapter 3 Viewing Single Pictures 1 Press the Review button. The camera displays the last picture that was taken or reviewed. 2 Press to scroll backward or forward through the pictures. Review Viewing Multiple Pictures 1 Press the Review button. 2 Press . Nine pictures (thumbnails) 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.
Chapter 3 Deleting Pictures Select Delete Review 1 Press the Review button. 2 Display a picture in single view or highlight a picture in multiple view, then press the Delete button. 3 Highlight an option, then press the Select button: PICTURE—deletes the displayed picture. EXIT—exits the Delete screen. ALL—deletes all pictures from your current storage location. NOTE: Protected pictures cannot be deleted; remove protection before deleting (page 28).
Chapter 3 Running a Slide Show Use the Slide Show to display your pictures on the LCD in the order in which you took them. To run a slide show on a television or other external device, see page 30. Starting the Slide Show 1 Press the Review button, then press the Menu button. 2 Highlight Slide Show , then press the Select button. 3 Highlight Begin Show, then press the Select button. The pictures are each displayed once in the order in which you took them. Then the camera returns to the Menu screen.
Chapter 3 Turning On Loop When you turn on Loop, the slide show is continuously repeated. 1 On the Slide Show menu, press to scroll down to Loop; highlight Loop, then press the Select button. 2 Highlight On, then press the Select button. The loop slide show begins immediately. It repeats continuously until you cancel it by pressing the Select button or until battery power is exhausted. Loop reverts to Off when the loop slide show stops.
Chapter 3 Copying Pictures You can copy pictures 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 10. Copy pictures: 1 Press the Review button, then press the Menu button. 2 Highlight Copy , then press the Select button.
Chapter 3 Magnifying Pictures 1 Press the Review button, then press the Select button. The picture is displayed at 2X magnification. The Magnify icon and the magnification value are displayed on the screen. 2 Press the Select button again to display the picture at 4X magnification. 3 When the picture is magnified, press to navigate to different parts of the picture. 4 Press the Select button again to redisplay the picture at the original size.
4 Tagging Pictures—Share Mode Press the Share button to tag your pictures: m For automatic printing m For automatic emailing m As Favorites For details on organizing, printing, or emailing, see the Quick Start Guide or KODAK EASYSHARE Software Help. NOTE: MACINTOSH OS 8.6/9.x do not support the Share mode features. Share When Can I Tag My Pictures? You can tag pictures whenever they are displayed on the LCD in Review mode (see page 25). To Access Share Mode/Menus 1 Press the Share button.
Chapter 4 Tagging Pictures for Printing Share 1 Locate a picture, then press the Share button. 2 Highlight Print and press the Select button. 3 Press to select the number of copies (0-99). Zero removes the tag for that picture. 4 Press the Select button. The Print icon appears with the picture. The default quantity is one. To change the default, see page 38.
Chapter 4 Tagging Pictures for Emailing First, 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. See the Quick Start Guide or KODAK EASYSHARE Software Help for details. Share 1 Locate a picture, then press the Share button. 2 Highlight Email , then press the Select button. 3 Press to highlight an email address, then press the Select button.
Chapter 4 Tagging Pictures as Favorites Share 1 Locate a picture, then press the Share button. 2 Highlight Favorite , then press the Select button. The Favorite icon appears with the picture. 3 To remove the tag, press the Select button again. 4 Press the Share button to return to Capture mode. Using Favorites on Your Computer See the KODAK EASYSHARE Software Help for details on retrieving and organizing Favorites on your computer.
5 Customizing Camera Settings—Setup Mode Use Setup mode to customize your camera settings. You can access Setup mode two ways: in the Capture menu screen and the Review menu screen. In Capture mode In Review mode To Access Setup Mode/Menus 1 In Capture or Review mode, press the Menu button. 2 Highlight Setup and press the Select button. 3 Press the Menu button to turn off the Setup menu and return to Capture or Review mode.
Chapter 5 Returning to the Previous Menu The Return feature lets you return to the menu screen from which you entered the Setup menu. m In the Setup menu, highlight Return , then press the Select button. You are returned to the menu screen from which you entered Setup: Capture or Review. Changing the Print Quantity Default The Default Print Quantity setting determines the value that is displayed on the Share Print screen (page 34). The default value is one.
Chapter 5 Turning Off Quickview After you take a picture, Quickview displays it on the LCD for approximately 5 seconds (see page 15). To save battery power, turn off Quickview: 1 In Capture or Review mode, press the Menu button. 2 Highlight Setup , then press the Select button. 3 Highlight Quickview , then press the Select button. 4 Highlight Off, then press the Select button. 5 Press the Menu button to turn off the menu. The picture is not automatically displayed on the LCD after you take it.
Chapter 5 Setting Video Out The Video Out feature lets you match the camera’s video signal to the standard for your location. Video Out must be set correctly to run a slide show on an external device (see page 30). 1 In Capture or Review mode, press the Menu button. 2 Highlight Setup , then press the Select button. 3 Highlight Video Out , then press the Select button. 4 Highlight an option: NTSC—used in the United States and Japan and most countries outside of Europe. PAL—used in European countries.
Chapter 5 Formatting Memory or MMC/SD Card CAUTION: Formatting deletes everything in memory or on the card, even protected pictures. Removing a card during formatting may damage the card. 1 In Capture or Review mode, press the Menu button. 2 Highlight Setup , then press the Select button. 3 Highlight Format , then press the Select button. 4 Highlight an option: FORMAT CARD—deletes everything on the card, even protected pictures, and reformats the card for use in the camera.
Chapter 5 Viewing Camera Information The About feature displays information that is helpful if you need to call for service on your camera. 1 In Capture or Review mode, press the Menu button. 2 Highlight Setup , then press the Select button. 3 Highlight About , then press the Select button. The camera information is view-only. 4 Press the Menu button to turn off the menu.
6 Installing the Software System Requirements WINDOWS System Requirements m Personal computer for WINDOWS 98, 98SE, ME, 2000, or XP m 233 MHz processor or greater m 64 MB of available RAM (128 MB for WINDOWS XP) m 200 MB of available hard disk space m CD-ROM drive m Available USB port m Color monitor with a minimum resolution of 800 x 600 pixels; High Color (16-bit) or True Color (24-bit) recommended m Internet access for online printing and emailing MACINTOSH OS X System Requirements m POWER MAC G3,
Chapter 6 MACINTOSH OS 8.6/9.x System Requirements m PowerPC-based MACINTOSH computer m MACINTOSH OS 8.6/9.x m 64 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 NOTE: OS 8.6/9.x do not support the Share button functions. OS X is recommended for full functionality.
Chapter 6 Install the Software For information on the software applications included on the KODAK EASYSHARE Software CD, see the Quick Start Guide or KODAK EASYSHARE Software Help. CAUTION: Do not install the KODAK EASYSHARE Software with the camera or Camera Dock connected to the computer. It may cause the software to load incorrectly. If you have already connected, disconnect the camera or Camera Dock before you proceed. 1 Before you begin, close all software applications that are open on your computer.
Chapter 6 4 Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software. If prompted, restart the computer when the installation is complete. m Select Typical to automatically install the needed applications. m Select Custom to choose the applications to install. NOTE: When prompted, take a few minutes to electronically register your camera and software. This lets you receive information regarding software updates and registers some of the products included with the camera.
7 Connecting to the Computer Important—Before You Connect Install the software from the KODAK EASYSHARE Software CD BEFORE you connect the camera or Camera Dock to the computer. Connecting to the Computer You can transfer your pictures from the camera to the computer using either the camera alone or the optional KODAK EASYSHARE Camera Dock or Camera Dock II. See page 51 for connecting with a Camera Dock. Connecting With the USB Cable 1 Turn off the camera.
Chapter 7 Transferring Pictures to Your Computer For details on transferring pictures, see the Quick Start Guide or the KODAK EASYSHARE Software Help. Printing Pictures from Your Computer For details on printing on your home printer and ordering prints from an online print provider, see the Quick Start Guide or the KODAK EASYSHARE Software Help. Printing From an MMC/SD Card m Automatically print tagged pictures when you insert your card into a printer with an MMC/SD slot.
8 Using the KODAK EASYSHARE Camera Dock II The KODAK EASYSHARE Camera Dock II (Camera Dock) makes it easy to transfer your pictures to the computer. The Camera Dock is also a rapid battery charger for the included KODAK EASYSHARE Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery Pack, and supplies power to the camera. To keep the Battery Pack charged and the camera always ready to take pictures, store your camera in the Camera Dock.
Chapter 8 Installing the Camera Insert KODAK EASYSHARE digital cameras are packaged with a custom camera insert, which is used to perfectly fit the camera to the Camera Dock. 1 Place the front tabs on the custom insert into the slots in the Camera Dock cavity. 2 Fit the insert down into the cavity and snap the insert into place. If You Do Not Have the Custom Insert If you do not have the custom insert that was included with your camera, use the universal insert that is included with the Camera Dock II.
Chapter 8 Connecting the Camera Dock After the KODAK EASYSHARE Software is loaded (see page 45), connect the Camera Dock to your computer and to an external power source. You will need: m the USB cable included with your camera m the AC adapter, 7-Volt 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.
Chapter 8 Installing the Battery Pack in the Camera 1 Open the battery door on the bottom of the O PE N camera. 2 Install the Battery Pack as illustrated. CAUTION: The Battery Pack can only be inserted into the camera in the orientation shown. If the Battery Pack does not easily install, reposition it and try again. DO NOT FORCE IT. Doing so can damage your camera. 3 Close the battery door. IMPORTANT: The Battery Pack is not charged when you receive it. See page 54 for charging instructions.
Chapter 8 Docking the Camera When you are ready to transfer your pictures from the camera to the computer, or charge the Battery Pack, place the camera in the Camera Dock. 1 Turn off the camera. 2 On the camera bottom, slide the connector cover open. Connector cover 3 Place the camera in the Camera Dock and push down to seat the connectors. The Power/Transfer light glows green when the camera is properly seated. Connector The camera is now powered by the Camera Dock instead of the camera batteries.
Chapter 8 Charging the Battery Pack The Battery Pack is not charged when you receive it. 1 Turn off the camera. 2 Make sure the Battery Pack is installed in the camera (see page 52). 3 Place the camera in the Camera Dock (see page 53). m Charging begins immediately. m The three green charging lights monitor the charging status: Charging Lights battery low battery partially charged battery fully charged m Full charging takes about 2.5 hours.
Chapter 8 Transferring Pictures To transfer pictures from your camera to your computer: 1 Place the camera in the Camera Connect Power/Transfer light blinks Dock. The camera can be on or off. 2 Push the Connect button. The Power/Transfer light blinks green while the pictures are transferring. 3 For details on transferring, organizing, printing, emailing, and editing your pictures, see the Quick Start Guide or KODAK EASYSHARE Software Help.
Chapter 8 Earlier Camera Dock Model If you have the KODAK EASYSHARE Camera Dock, not the Camera Dock II, the functionality is exactly the same as described in this chapter. The only difference is that the earlier Camera Dock has one indicator light. Indicator light status: Steady green—camera is properly seated in the Camera Dock. Blinking green— pictures are transferring. Steady red—Battery Pack is charging. Blinking red—error condition.
9 Troubleshooting This chapter contains help for your KODAK EASYSHARE CX4230 Zoom Digital Camera or Camera Dock II. Additional technical information is available in the ReadMe file located on the KODAK EASYSHARE Software CD. For updates to Troubleshooting information, visit our Web site at http://www.kodak.com/go/cx4230support. Troubleshooting—Camera Camera Problems Camera Problem Camera does not turn on. Cause Battery is not properly installed. Battery is not charged.
Chapter 9 Camera Problem Cause Camera does not Alkaline batteries were turn off; lens does installed in the camera. not retract. Solution DO NOT USE ALKALINE BATTERIES. Turn off the power switch, remove the alkaline batteries, and replace with an approved battery type (page 85). If the power switch is on when you replace the batteries, the camera may not turn back on. In that case, turn the power switch off, then on. Shutter button does Camera is not turned on. Turn on the camera not work. (page 5).
Chapter 9 Camera Problem Cause Part of the picture Something was blocking is missing. the lens when the picture was taken. Your eye or the picture was not centered correctly in the viewfinder. In Review mode, The camera may not be accessing the correct you do not see a picture on the LCD storage location. or do not see the picture you expected. In Review mode, The pictures were taken with a different camera pictures are displayed as black or were generated with screens. other software.
Chapter 9 Camera Problem Cause Picture is too dark. Flash is not on or did not function. The subject is too far away for the flash to have an effect. The subject is in front of a bright light (backlit). Lighting condition is too dark. Camera freezes up Camera detects an error when a card is when the card was inserted or inserted or removed. removed. Picture is too light. The flash is not needed. The subject was too close when the flash was used. Lighting condition is too bright.
Chapter 9 Camera Problem Cause Stored pictures are The card was removed damaged. when the ready light was blinking. Pictures remaining Picture does not take up number does not sufficient space to decrease the picture decrease after remaining number. taking a picture. Picture is not clear. The lens is dirty. Subject too close when taking picture. Solution Make sure the ready light is not blinking before removing the card. The camera is operating normally. Continue taking pictures. Clean the lens (page 82).
Chapter 9 Camera Problem Cause Slide show does Video Out setting is not run on external incorrect. video device. External device is set incorrectly. Slide show does The camera may not be not run on LCD accessing the correct screen. storage location. 62 Solution Adjust the camera Video Out setting (NTSC or PAL, page 40). Refer to the external device’s user’s guide. Check the picture storage location setting (page 10).
Chapter 9 Camera/Computer Communications Camera Communications Problem Cause The computer There is a problem with cannot the configuration of the communicate with USB port on your the camera. computer. Solution See the following file on the KODAK EASYSHARE Software CD: USB.html Or, go to: www.kodak.com/ go/camerasupport Camera power is off. Turn on the camera (page 5). Battery is not charged. Replace or recharge the batteries (page 4, page 54).
Chapter 9 Camera Communications Problem Cause Solution Software is not installed m Disconnect USB cable, or Cannot transfer on computer. pictures to Camera Dock, from computer. The Add computer. New Hardware m Install KODAK Wizard cannot EASYSHARE Software locate drivers. (page 45). Cannot transfer Software is not fully or m Disconnect USB cable, or Camera Dock, from pictures to correctly installed on computer. computer. computer.
Chapter 9 MMC/SD Cards MMC/SD Card Problem The camera does not recognize your MMC/SD card. Cause The card may not be MMC/SD certified. The card may be corrupt. Solution Purchase a certified MMC/SD card (page 9). Reformat the card (page 41). Caution: Formatting erases all pictures from the card. No card is inserted in Insert a card into the card slot, camera or card is not then push to seat the connector fully inserted. (page 9).
Chapter 9 Camera LCD Messages LCD Messages Message No images to display Cause There are no pictures in the current storage location. Memory card requires The card is corrupted formatting or formatted for Memory card cannot another digital camera. be read (Please format memory card or insert another card) Internal memory The camera internal requires formatting memory is corrupted. Internal memory cannot be read (Please format internal memory) No memory card, Files There is no card in the not copied camera.
Chapter 9 LCD Messages Message Card is protected (Reset switch on card) Card is locked Cause Switch on card is in write-protect position. The card in the camera is write-protected. Solution Reset the switch as shown on LCD. To take a picture, insert a new card or change storage location to internal memory (page 10). Date/Time entry screen This is the first time you Reset the clock (page 7).
Chapter 9 LCD Messages Message Cause Internal Memory is full There is no more space in the camera’s internal memory. Unrecognized File Format No Address Book in Camera 68 Solution Delete pictures from the internal memory (page 28) or change storage location to Auto and insert card (page 10). The camera cannot Transfer the unreadable read the picture format. picture to the computer (page 47), or delete the picture (page 28).
Chapter 9 Camera Ready Light Status Ready light Camera Ready Light Problem Ready light does not turn on and the camera does not work. Ready light glows steady green. Cause Camera is not turned on. Batteries are exhausted. Power switch was on when batteries were reloaded. Camera is on; ready to take a picture. Ready light blinks red. Batteries are low or exhausted. Solution Turn on the camera (page 5). Replace or recharge the batteries (page 4, page 54). Turn camera off, then back on.
Chapter 9 Camera Ready Light Problem Cause Ready light glows Camera’s internal steady red. memory or card is full. Ready light blinks green. Ready light blinks orange. 70 Solution Transfer pictures to your computer (page 47), delete pictures from the camera (page 28), switch storage locations (page 10), or insert a card with available memory. Camera processing Wait. Resume picture taking memory is full. when the light turns green. Your card is readChange your storage location only.
Chapter 9 Troubleshooting—Camera Dock II Camera Dock II Problems Camera Dock Problem Pictures are not transferred to the computer Cause AC adapter or USB cable is not securely connected. Software is not installed. There are too many applications running on your computer. Camera was removed from the Camera Dock during picture transfer. Connect button was not pressed. Solution Check the connections (page 51). Install the software (page 45). Close all software applications and try again.
Chapter 9 Camera Dock II Light Status Battery charging lights Power/Transfer light Camera Dock Power/Transfer Light Light Status Cause Light glows steady Camera is properly seated in green the Camera Dock. Light blinks green Pictures are being transferred to the computer. Light is off Camera is not properly seated in Camera Dock. Camera Dock Charging Lights Light Status Cause Charging has not No lights started. 72 Comment The camera and Camera Dock are operating normally.
Chapter 9 Camera Dock Charging Lights Light Status Cause Battery is low. One green light Battery is partially charged. Two green lights Three green lights Comment The camera and Camera Dock are operating normally. Battery is fully charged. Camera Dock Error Light Light Status Cause Battery Pack is installed incorrectly. One blinking red light The Battery Pack or connector pins are damaged. The camera and Battery Pack have been exposed to very high or low temperatures.
10 Getting Help Helpful Web Links http://www.kodak.com/go/pcbasics For help navigating through a WINDOWS-based computer and working with digital pictures. http://www.kodak.com/go/cx4230support For help with your KODAK EASYSHARE CX4230 Zoom Digital Camera http://www.kodak.com/go/cx4230downloads To download the latest camera software and firmware http://www.kodak.com/go/onetouch To optimize your printer for prints with truer, vibrant colors http://www.kodak.
Chapter 10 Telephone Customer Support If you have questions concerning the operation of the software or camera, you may speak directly to a customer support representative.
Chapter 10 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 15 0000 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 81 3 5644 5500 079
Chapter 10 Spain/España Sweden/Sverige Switzerland/Schweiz/Suisse Taiwan Thailand UK United States Outside the United States International Toll Line International Toll Fax Number 91 749 76 53 08 587 704 21 01 838 53 51 0080 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.shtml.
11 Appendix This appendix serves as a resource for technical information about your KODAK EASYSHARE CX4230 Zoom Digital Camera, KODAK EASYSHARE Camera Dock II, MMC/SD cards, batteries, and available accessories. Camera Specifications Specifications—KODAK EASYSHARE CX4230 Zoom Digital Camera Pixel Resolution 2.0 MP 1632 x 1232, 1/5 JPEG compressed (by Quality 1.0 MP 1184 x 888, 1/5 JPEG compressed setting) 0.5 MP 816 x 616, 1/5 JPEG compressed Color 24-bit, millions of colors Picture File Format EXIF 2.
Chapter 11 Specifications—KODAK EASYSHARE CX4230 Zoom Digital Camera Power Batteries 2 Lithium, AA KODAK CRV3 Lithium Battery 2 Ni-MH, AA rechargeable Alkaline batteries not recommended Battery Pack, KODAK EASYSHARE Ni-MH Rechargeable Camera Dock Battery Pack, recharge in Camera Dock only only. Dock provides power to the camera. 3V, DC power in AC adapter not included Lens Type Optical quality glass Maximum Wide: f/2.7 Aperture Telephoto: f/4.
Chapter 11 Original Factory Settings—Camera Feature Close-up Date/Time Date Stamp Exposure Compensation Flash Image Storage Liveview Orientation Sensor Print Quantity Quality Quickview Self Timer Slide Show Interval Video Out Factory Setting Off 2002/1/1; 12:00 Off 0 Auto Auto Off On 1 2.0 MP (highest resolution) On Off 5 seconds NTSC Upgrading Your Software and Firmware Take advantage of the latest enhancements to your Kodak software and camera firmware.
Chapter 11 Tips, Safety, Maintenance m Always follow basic safety precautions. Refer to the “Important Safety Instructions” booklet packed with your camera. m Do not allow any chemicals, such as suntan lotion, to come into contact with the painted surface of the camera. m If the camera has been subjected to inclement weather or you suspect water has gotten inside the camera, turn off the camera and remove the battery and card.
Chapter 11 Picture Storage Capacities Picture file sizes can vary. You may be able to store more or fewer pictures. Purchase cards on our Web site at http://www.kodak.com/go/accessories.
Chapter 11 Card File Naming Conventions m Pictures are named DCP_nnnn.JPG, and are numbered in the order in which they are taken. The first picture is named DCP_0001.JPG; the highest number allowed is DCP_9999.JPG. m When a card contains a picture named DCP_9999.JPG in the \DCIM\100K4230 folder, subsequent pictures appear in a new folder (\DCIM\101K4230), beginning with picture DCP_0001.JPG.
Chapter 11 Using Your Batteries m Replacement Types—your camera can use the following battery types: – 2, 1.5 volt AA lithium batteries – 1, KODAK CRV3 Lithium Battery * – 1, KODAK EASYSHARE Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery Pack, rechargeable in the KODAK EASYSHARE Camera Docks * – 2, 1.2 volt AA Nickel Metal Hydride (Ni-MH) batteries, rechargeable * * Purchase these batteries on our Web site at http://www.kodak.com/go/ accessories.
Chapter 11 Battery-Saving Features The LCD or camera turn off when the camera has been inactive.
Chapter 11 Camera Dock II Specifications Specifications—KODAK EASYSHARE Camera Dock II Communication with USB Cable included with KODAK computer EASYSHARE Cameras Dimensions Width/Depth/ 5.9 in. /4.1 in. /1.4 in. Height (without insert) (150 mm/104 mm/35 mm) Weight 5.5 oz (156 g) Indicator lights Power/ Indicates operating/transferring Transfer pictures Charging, 3 Indicate charging and error conditions lights Input voltage 7 ±0.
Chapter 11 Regulatory Information FCC Compliance and Advisory This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and 2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 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.
Chapter 11 Canadian DOC Statement DOC Class B Compliance—This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Observation des normes-Class B—Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. VCCI Class B ITE English translation: This is a Class B product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference from Information Technology Equipment (VCCI).
Index A about camera information, 42 picture information, 32 AC adapter, optional, 86 accessories, buying, 75 adjusting exposure, 21 picture quality, 22 resolution, 22 alkaline batteries, 4 arrow button, 6 auto flash, 16 power-off, 86 storage location, 10 B backlit scenes, 21 batteries alkaline, 4 charging Battery Pack, 54 extending battery life, 85 loading Battery Pack, 52 loading CRV3, 4 power level icon, 25 replacement types, 85 tips, 85 with Camera Dock, 49 button delete, 15, 28 flash, 16 four-way/zoom
Index power connection, 51 specifications, 87 transferring pictures, 55 USB connection, 51 using, 49 Canadian compliance, 89 capture mode accessing menus, 18 overview, 11 returning from other modes, 18 taking pictures, 13 card, memory, 9, 10, 83, 84 caring for your camera, 82 changing storage location, 10 charging Battery Pack, 54 charging lights, Camera Dock II, 54, 72 cleaning camera, lens, 82 clock, setting, 7 close-up scenes, 19 communication problems, 63 compensation, exposure, 21 computer connecting c
Index deleting by formatting, 41 during quickview, 15 last picture, 15 pictures, 28 protected pictures, 28 digital pictures, using, 2, 48 digital zoom, 17 display problems, 59 displaying pictures, 25, 29 distance, close-up, 19 dock insert custom, 3 universal, 50 Dock, Camera.
Index I icons camera status, 8 capture menus, 18 picture information, 25 review menus, 26 setup menus, 37 share menus, 33 image storage menu, 10 images.
Index ready, camera, 69 self-timer, camera, iii, 20 links, world wide web, 75 liveview turning on, 39 using lcd as viewfinder, 14 loading Battery Pack, 52 CRV3 battey, 4 insert, Camera Dock, 50 MMC/SD card, 9 software, 45 loop, slide show, 30 M MACINTOSH installing software on, 45 system requirements, 43, 44 magnify picture, 32 maintenance, camera, 82 memory internal or card, 10 storage location setting, 10 memory card inserting, 9 storage capacities, 83 menu button, 10, 34, 35, 36 menus capture mode, 18 i
Index N NTSC, video out setting, 40 O on/off switch, iii, 5 optical zoom, 17 orientation sensor, 24 overview camera features, iii–iv camera modes, 11 P package contents camera, 3 Camera Dock, 49 PAL, video out setting, 40 picture location icon, 25 picture number icon, 25 pictures close-ups, 19 copying, 31 date imprint, 23 deleting, 28 downloading, 48, 55 emailing, tagged, 35 file naming, 84 information, viewing, 32 locating on card, 84 magnifying, 32 96 printing, 48 printing tagged, 34 protecting, 28 quali
Index this user guide, 1 protect icon, 25 protecting pictures, 28 Q quality print, digital zoom, 17 settings, 22, 83 quickview deleting pictures, 15 reviewing last picture, 15 turning off, 39 R ReadMe file, 57 ready light status, 69 taking pictures, 13 red-eye, flash, 16 regulatory information, 88, 89 removeable memory card, 9 replacement batteries, types, 85 requirements MACINTOSH OS, 43, 44 WINDOWS-based OS, 43 resolution, setting, 22 return to previous menu, 38 review mode getting there, 25 menus, 26 ov
Index resolution, 22 self-timer, 20 video out, 40 setup mode getting there, 37 overview, 11 returning to previous, 38 using, 37 share button, 34, 35, 36 share mode email tagging, 35 getting there, 33 overview, 11 print tagging, 34 tagging favorites, 36 shutoff, auto, 86 shutter button problems, 58 self-timer delay, 20 taking pictures, 13 sleep mode, 86 slide show continuous loop, 30 problems, 62 running, 29 software help, 48, 75 installing, 45 upgrading, 75, 81 98 specifications camera, 79 Camera Dock II,
Index using lcd as viewfinder, 14 telephone support, 76 television, viewing pictures, 30 thumbnails, viewing on lcd, 27 time, setting, 7 timer, shutter delay, 20 tips battery guidelines, 85 maintenance, 82 ReadMe file, 57 safety, 82 transfer light, Camera Dock, 72 transferring pictures to computer, 48, 55 trash can, deleting pictures, 15, 28 tripod, connecting, iii, 55 troubleshooting problems camera, 57 Camera Dock, 71 camera ready light, 69 communications, 63 error messages, 66 MMC/SD card, 65 turning cam
Index button, 6 optical, digital, 17 100
