Kodak EasyShare CX6200 digital camera User’s Guide www.kodak.com For interactive tutorials, www.kodak.
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Product Overview Front View 4 5 6 7 3 8 2 1 1 2 3 4 Grip Wrist strap post Self Timer/Video light Shutter button 5 6 7 8 Mode dial Flash unit Viewfinder lens Lens i
Product Overview Back View 6 8 7 9 10 11 5 12 4 13 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 ii Camera screen (LCD, liquid crystal display) Share button (page 47) Controller buttons OK button Delete button Viewfinder 2 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 1 Ready light Mode dial Shutter button Flash/Status button Thumb rest Menu button Review button
Product Overview Side View 1 2 1 2 Slot for optional SD/MMC card USB Port iii
Product Overview Top and Bottom Views 1 3 1 2 3 iv Shutter button Mode dial Battery door 2 4 5 4 5 6 6 Tripod socket/locator, dock 6000 Dock connector Locator, dock 6000
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.....................................................................
Putting Yourself in the Picture...........................................23 Setting Exposure Compensation ....................................... 24 Setting Picture Quality......................................................... 25 Setting Color Mode ................................................................26 Pre-tagging for Album Names ............................................ 27 Placing the Date on Pictures ..............................................28 3 Taking Videos .....................
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....................... 49 Tagging Pictures and Videos as Favorites .....................50 Need Help? ................................................................................50 6 Customizing Your Camera Settings ..........................
8 Connecting Camera to Computer ............................... 61 Transferring Pictures With the USB Cable ......................61 Printing Pictures From Your Computer ...........................62 Printing From an Optional SD/MMC Card.......................62 Print With or Without a Computer.....................................62 9 Using the Camera Dock 6000 ...................................63 Camera Dock 6000 Package Contents ......................... 63 Installing the Custom Camera Insert ..........
Getting Help .................................................................... 87 Helpful Web Links .................................................................... 87 Help in this Manual ................................................................ 87 Software Help.......................................................................... 87 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 Start Here! guide or Installing the Software, page 57. Need This User Guide in Larger Print? 1 2 3 4 Go to www.kodak.com/go/cx6200support. Navigate to the Manuals section. Click View as PDF to open the User’s Guide. On a Windows OS-based computer or Mac OS 8.6 or 9.
Chapter 1 What Can I Do With My Camera? Capture Still Pictures —Use Auto mode to enjoy point-and-shoot operation. Capture Videos —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 Menu —Customize your camera functions.
Chapter 1 Package Contents 1 5 2 3 1 Camera 4 4 Kodak Max digital camera batteries (2 AA, non-rechargeable) 5 USB cable 2 Custom dock insert (for camera dock 6000 or printer dock 6000) 3 Wrist strap Not shown: User’s Guide, Quick Start Guide, 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 digital camera batteries (non-rechargeable) are included with your camera. 1 Turn off the camera. 2 On the bottom of the camera, slide the battery door and lift to open. 3 Insert the batteries, as shown. 4 Close the battery door. AA IMPORTANT BATTERY INFORMATION For acceptable battery life and to make sure your camera operates dependably, do not use alkaline batteries. 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 the Camera On and Off 1 Rotate the Mode dial to: for Still capture mode for Video mode 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 ). Ready light In Still and Video modes, status icons appear on the camera screen. See Checking Camera Status, page 9. 2 To turn off the camera, rotate the Mode dial to the OFF position.
Chapter 1 Adjusting the Display If you want to Turn the camera screen on (enter Liveview) or off. Change the Liveview setting so that it is on whenever the camera is on. Redisplay the status icons. Turn off the camera. Then do this Press the OK button. See Turning On Liveview, page 53. Press . Turn the Mode dial to Off. The camera completes operations that are in process.
Chapter 1 Setting the Date and Time Setting the Date & Time, First Time The Date & 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 button. The Date & Time screen appears. The date format is YYYY/MM/DD. The time is displayed in a 24-hour format. Or, select CANCEL then press the OK button to set the date and time at a later time. OK 2 Press to adjust the date and time.
Chapter 1 Checking Camera Status The icons that appear on the camera screen indicate the active camera and picture settings. See page 10 for a list of the icons. To check the current camera settings: Status area ! Turn the Mode dial to Auto . The status screen appears. Press to redisplay the status information at any time. Mode icon ! Press the Flash/Status button. The current camera status icons are displayed in the bottom half of the Flash/Status screen.
Chapter 1 Camera Screen Icons These icons appear on your camera screen when the settings are active. Capture Modes (also on Mode dial) Video Auto Camera/Picture Status Share Icons Quality Icons Protect Best Print Best (3:2) Email Better Favorite Good Self Timer Storage/Picture location Date stamp Flash* Internal memory Memory Card Battery power Low 172 *For all flash icons, see page 21.
Chapter 1 Inserting an SD/MMC Card Your camera has 8 MB of internal memory. However, optional SD/MMC cards provide removable, reusable storage for pictures and videos. CAUTION: The card should only be inserted as explained below. If inserted incorrectly, the door won’t close, and forcing it may damage the camera or card. Do not insert or remove a card when the green ready light is blinking; doing so may damage your pictures, card, or camera. To insert an SD/MMC card: Turn off the camera.
Chapter 1 Choosing Internal Memory or SD/MMC Card The camera offers two options for storing pictures and videos: Internal Memory —Store pictures and videos in 8 MB internal memory. SD/MMC Card —Store pictures and videos on a card. The number of pictures or length of videos depends on the size of the card. See page 95 for storage capacities. Purchase SD/MMC cards at a dealer of Kodak products. See www.kodak.com/go/cx6200accessories. 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 ! Turn the Mode dial to Auto ! In any capture mode, press , or . —Memory Card —Internal Memory Checking a Picture or Video’s Location In Review mode, the storage location icon indicates the location of the picture or video. Picture/video location Press the Review button.
Chapter 1 Important Battery Information Choose the replacement battery that fits your needs—and get the best performance. Kodak Battery Replacement Types/Battery Life Your camera can use the following types of batteries. Actual battery life may vary based on usage.
Chapter 1 Extending Battery Life ! Limit the following activities that quickly deplete battery power: – Reviewing your pictures on the camera screen (see page 35) – Using Liveview (see page 18) – Using Quickview (see page 19 and page 30). – Excessive use of the flash ! Purchase an optional Kodak EasyShare camera dock 6000 (see page 63). The camera dock 6000 powers your camera, transfers pictures, and is also a battery charger for its included Kodak EasyShare Ni-MH rechargeable battery pack.
2 Taking Pictures The camera is ready to take pictures when you turn it 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 12). Take a Picture 1 Turn the Mode dial to Auto . The camera screen displays the mode name and description. 2 Use the viewfinder or camera screen to frame your subject. (Press the OK button to turn on Liveview. See page 18.
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 significantly reduces battery life. 1 2 3 4 5 Turn the Mode dial to Auto . Press the OK button to turn on Liveview. Frame your subject in the camera screen. Press the Shutter button to take the picture. To turn off Liveview, press the OK button.
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 ! Review it: If you take no action, the picture is saved. ! Share it: Press the Share button to tag the picture for print, email, or as a Favorite (see page 49). ! Delete it: Press the Delete button while the picture and are displayed. Follow the prompts to delete the picture.
Chapter 2 Using the Digital Zoom Use Digital Zoom to get up to 3X closer to your subject. You must turn on Liveview to activate Digital Zoom. IMPORTANT: You may notice a decrease in printed image quality when using Digital Zoom. 1 Press the OK button to turn on Liveview. 2 Press to activate the Digital Zoom. The LCD displays the zoomed image, the zoom value, and the Digital Zoom icon . 3 Use to decrease or increase the amount of Digital Zoom. To turn off Digital Zoom, from the lowest setting, press .
Chapter 2 Using the Flash Use the flash when you take pictures at night, indoors, or outdoors in heavy shadows. You can only change the flash setting in Auto mode. Use the flash at distances of 1.6-7.9 ft (0.5-2.4 m). Setting the Flash Mode Flash setting Flash/Status button Press the button repeatedly to scroll through the flash options. The active flash icon is displayed in the camera screen status area (page 9). Auto Flash—flash fires when the lighting conditions require it.
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: ! Review mode, press the Review button. ! Share mode, press the Share button. ! Setup mode (from Capture menu), press the Menu button. To Access the Capture Menu 1 In Capture mode, press the Menu button.
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 Auto mode , press the Menu button. 2 Press to highlight the Self Timer icon , then press the OK button. 3 Highlight On, then press the OK button. 4 Press the Menu button to turn off the menu screen. The Self Timer icon appears in the status area. 5 Place the camera on a flat surface or use a tripod. Shutter button 6 Compose the scene.
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 Auto mode , press the Menu button. 2 Press to highlight the Exposure Compensation icon , then press the OK button. 3 Press 4 5 6 7 24 to select the Exposure Compensation setting.
Chapter 2 Setting Picture Quality Use the Quality setting to select a picture resolution. 1 In Auto mode , press the Menu button. 2 Press to highlight the Picture Quality icon , then press the OK button. 3 Highlight an option, then press the OK button: Best (2.0 MP)—for printing up to 8 x 10 in.(20 x 25 cm); pictures are highest resolution and largest file size. appears in the status area. Best (3:2) (1.8 MP)—for printing up to 8 x 10 in.
Chapter 2 Setting Color Mode Use Color Mode to select Black and White, Color, or Sepia. 1 In Auto mode , press the Menu button. 2 Press to highlight the Color Mode icon , then press the OK button. 3 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. This setting remains until you turn off the camera.
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 internal memory. See Kodak EasyShare software Help for details. Second—On Your Camera 1 In Auto mode , press the Menu button.
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 8). 2 In Auto mode , press the Menu button.
3 Taking Videos Use Video mode to take videos and to customize video-taking settings. Before you take a video, make sure your picture storage location is set the way you want it (see page 12). NOTE: Flash is not available in Video mode. Also, the Kodak EasyShare CX6200 digital camera cannot record audio. Taking a Video Self Timer/ Video light Ready light 1 Turn the Mode dial to Video . A live image, camera status, and the recording time available appear on the camera screen.
Chapter 3 Quickview—Reviewing the Video Just Taken After you take a video, the camera processes it, then displays the first frame of the video for approximately 5 seconds. While the frame is displayed, you can: ! Play it: Press the OK button. Press the OK button again to pause the video. ! Share it: Press the Share button to tag the video for email or as a Favorite (see page 50). ! Delete it: Press the Delete button while the video and are displayed.
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 internal memory. See Kodak EasyShare software Help for details. Second—On Your Camera 1 In Video mode , press the Menu button.
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. 1 In Video mode , press the Menu button. 2 Press to highlight the Self Timer icon , then press the OK button. The Self Timer icon appears in the status area. 3 Highlight On, then press the OK button. 4 Highlight an option, then press the OK button: Maximum—records until you stop recording or until storage is full.
Chapter 3 Self Timer/ Video light 6 Compose the scene. Press the Shutter button, then move so that you are in the scene. The Self Timer/Video light blinks slowly for 8 seconds (then quickly for 2 seconds) before the video begins recording. The light stays on while recording. The Self Timer turns off after you record the video or turn off the camera.
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 or Kodak EasyShare printer dock 6000 to review pictures and videos (see page 70). Remember, press the Shutter button to take a picture anytime—even in Review. Viewing Single Pictures and Videos 1 Press the Review button. The camera screen displays the last picture or video taken.
Chapter 4 NOTE: If Picture Quality is set to Best (3:2) (see page 10), the image is displayed at a 3:2 aspect ratio, as shown, with a black bar at the top of the screen. Viewing Multiple Pictures and Videos 1 Press the Review button. 2 Press . Review NOTE: You can also press the Menu button, highlight , then press the OK button. Thumbnails of nine pictures and videos are displayed at once. 3 Press 4 Press to display the previous or next row of thumbnails. to scroll through the thumbnails one at a time.
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 38) Slide Show (page 41) Play (videos) (page 36) Copy (page 44) Share (page 47) Video Date Display (page 45) Multi-up (page 36) Image Storage (page 12) Protect (page 39) Picture/Video Information (page 45) Setup Menu (page 51) Album (page 40) 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 Tagging Pictures/Videos for Albums Use the Album feature in Review mode to tag the pictures and videos in your camera with album names. First—On Your Computer Use Kodak EasyShare software, V 3.0 or higher, to create album names on your computer, then copy up to 32 album names to the camera’s internal memory. See Kodak EasyShare software Help for details. Second—On Your Camera 1 Press the Review button. 2 Press to locate a picture, then press the Menu button.
Chapter 4 Third—Transfer to Your Computer When you transfer the tagged pictures and videos to your computer, the Kodak EasyShare software opens and categorizes your pictures and videos in the appropriate album folder. See Kodak EasyShare software Help for details. Running a Slide Show Use the Slide Show to display your pictures and videos on the camera screen. To run a slide show on a television or on any external device, see page 43.
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 FPO: highlight LOOP 42 to highlight Loop, then press the OK button. 2 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 Displaying Pictures/Videos on a Television You can display pictures and videos on a television, computer monitor, or any device equipped with a video input using a Kodak EasyShare printer dock 6000 and an optional audio/video cable. Purchase these and other accessories at a dealer of Kodak products. See www.kodak.com/go/cx6200accessories. NOTE: Image quality on a television screen may not be as good as on a computer monitor or when printed.
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: ! A card is inserted in the camera. ! The camera’s picture storage location is set to the location from which you are copying. See Choosing Internal Memory or SD/MMC Card, page 12. 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 (only during video playback on the camera): 1 Press the Review button, then press the Menu button. 2 Press to highlight Video Date Display , then press the OK button. 3 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 ! By print ! By email ! As Favorites, for easy organization on your computer Tagged Videos ! By email ! 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: ! Any time (the last picture taken and the Share menu are displayed).
Chapter 5 Tagging Pictures for Printing 1 Press the Share button. Press OK, , 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 Highlight Email , then press the OK button. 3 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 mode (including 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 47). The default value is 1. 1 Press the Menu button. 2 Press to highlight Setup Menu , then press the OK button. 3 Highlight the Default Print Quantity icon , then press the OK button. 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 Auto Mode The Liveview feature lets you use the camera screen as a viewfinder (see page 18). The default setting is Liveview Off. Press the OK button to turn it on. IMPORTANT: Liveview significantly reduces battery life. To change the Liveview default to On: 1 Press the Menu button. 2 Press to highlight Setup Menu , then press the OK button. 3 Highlight the Liveview icon , then press the OK button. 4 Highlight On, then press the OK button. Liveview is now On by default.
Chapter 6 4 Highlight an option, then press the OK button: 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 Menu button to exit the menu. This setting remains until you change it. Selecting a Language You can display menus and screen messages in different languages. 1 Press the Menu button. 2 Press to highlight Setup Menu , then press the OK button. 3 Highlight the Language icon , then press the OK button.
Chapter 6 Formatting Internal Memory or SD/MMC 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 Highlight Format , then press the OK button. 4 Highlight an option, then press the OK button: 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 operating systems, or Mac OS X, you need administrator privileges. See your computer user’s guide.
Chapter 7 Mac OS X System Requirements ! Macintosh computer with a G3 or G4 processor ! Mac OS 10.1.2, minimum ! 128 MB of available RAM ! 200 MB of available hard disk space ! CD-ROM drive ! Built-in USB port ! Color monitor with a minimum resolution of 800 x 600 pixels; thousands or millions of colors recommended ! Internet access for online printing and emailing Mac OS 8.6 and 9.x System Requirements ! PowerPC-based Macintosh computer ! 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 camera 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. ! Windows OS-based computers—select Complete to automatically install the most commonly used applications. Select Custom to choose the applications you wish to install. ! Mac OS 8.6 or 9.x—select Easy to automatically install the most commonly used applications. ! 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 camera 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: ! The (included) USB cable. ! The (optional) Kodak EasyShare camera dock 6000. See page 65 for connecting with the camera dock. ! The (optional) Kodak EasyShare printer dock 6000.
Chapter 8 NOTE: Go to 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 at www.ofoto.
9 Using the Camera Dock 6000 The Kodak EasyShare camera dock 6000: ! Makes it easy to transfer pictures and videos to the computer. ! Charges the included Kodak EasyShare Ni-MH rechargeable battery pack. (Install the battery pack in the camera for charging.) ! Supplies power to the camera. You can purchase a camera dock at a dealer of Kodak products. See www.kodak.com/go/cx6200accessories.
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 your Kodak EasyShare CX6200 digital camera. Remove the Universal Insert 1 Place your thumbs in the indents in the front of the universal insert; press in and lift.
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: ! The USB cable included with your camera ! The AC adapter, 5-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 9 Installing the Rechargeable Battery You received non-rechargeable batteries with your camera. To take full advantage of your camera dock 6000, replace the 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. Foot Connector 3 Match the connector and alignment pins on the camera dock to the camera. Push down until the camera is securely seated. The Transfer light glows green when the camera is 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). Charging 2 Turn off the camera and place it in the camera dock (see page 67). lights If the battery requires charging, charging begins after a brief battery check. ! Full charging takes about 2.5 hours. ! 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 page 35 for details. You can perform any camera function with the camera in the dock (ex., run a slide show, check or change settings).
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/cx6200support. Camera Problems Problem Cause Camera does not Battery is not properly turn on. installed. Battery is not charged. Camera does not A non-approved battery turn off. may be in the camera. Solution Reinstall the battery (page 4).
Chapter 10 Problem Shutter button does not work. Cause Camera is not turned on. The camera is processing a picture; the ready light (near the viewfinder) is blinking red. The card or internal memory is full. Solution Turn on the camera (page 6). Wait until the ready light stops blinking red before attempting to take another picture. Transfer pictures to the computer (page 61), delete pictures from the camera (page 37), switch storage locations (page 12), or insert a card with available memory (page 11).
Chapter 10 Problem In Review mode, you do not see a picture (or the expected picture) on the camera screen. Picture is too dark. Picture is too light. Cause Solution The camera may not be Check the picture storage accessing the correct location setting (page 12). storage location. Flash is not on. The subject is too far away for the flash to have an effect. The subject is in front of a bright light (backlit). Turn on the flash (page 21). Move so there is no more than 7.9 ft (2.
Chapter 10 Problem In Review mode, a blue screen is displayed instead of a picture. Picture is not clear. Cause The picture has no thumbnail or an unrecognized thumbnail. The lens is dirty. Subject too close when taking picture. Solution Transfer the picture to the computer (page 61), or delete the picture (page 37). Clean the lens (page 94). Move so there is at least 19.7 in. (50 cm) between the camera and the subject.
Chapter 10 Camera/Computer Communications Problem The computer cannot communicate with the camera. (For communication problems with a camera dock 6000, see page 65.) 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.
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, 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 55). 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 55). 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.) USB cable is connected Unplug the USB cable from to camera. the camera.
Chapter 10 Message Memory card is protected (Reset switch on memory card) Memory card is locked (Insert new memory card) Cause Solution Switch on card is in Reset the switch as shown write-protect position. on camera screen. Memory card is unusable (Insert new memory card) Recording stopped.
Chapter 10 Message Date and time have been reset Cause This is the first time you turned on the camera; or the battery has been removed for an extended period of time; or the battery is exhausted. High camera The internal temperature. (Camera temperature of the will be turned off.) camera is too high for the camera to operate. The viewfinder light glows red and the camera turns off. Memory card is full There is no more space on the card in the camera. Solution Reset the clock (page 8).
Chapter 10 Message Unrecognized file format Cause Solution The camera cannot Transfer the unreadable read the picture format. picture to the computer (page 61), or delete the picture (page 37). No address book on Address book has not Create and copy address camera (Connect with been copied to the book from computer. See computer to import camera from the EasyShare software Help. address book) computer.
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. Ready light blinks amber. 84 Cause Camera is not turned on. Battery is exhausted. Mode dial was on when battery was reloaded. Camera is on; ready to take a picture or video. Picture is being processed and saved to the camera. Camera is initializing. Flash is not charged. Solution Turn on the camera (page 6).
Chapter 10 Status Cause Ready light blinks red. Battery is low or exhausted. Ready light glows steady red. Camera’s internal memory or card is full. Camera processing memory is full. Card is read-only. Solution Recharge the battery (page 68) or install a new one (page 4). Transfer pictures to the computer (page 61), delete pictures from the camera (page 37), switch storage locations (page 12), or insert a card with available memory (page 11). Wait. Resume picture taking when the light turns green.
11 Getting Help Helpful Web 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/cx6200support www.kodak.com/go/pcbasics www.kodak.com/go/cx6200downloads www.kodak.com/go/onetouch www.kodak.com/go/support www.kodak.
Chapter 11 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 ! Have the camera or camera dock connected to your computer. ! 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 Kodak EasyShare CX6200 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 4.1 in. (104 mm) Dimensions Width Depth 1.6 in. (41 mm) Height 2.6 in. (65 mm) Weight 6.5 oz (185 g) with battery and card File format Still JPEG/EXIF v2.2 Video QuickTime Flash Modes Auto, Fill, Red-eye, Off Range 1.6-7.9 ft (0.5-2.
Chapter 12 Kodak EasyShare CX6200 digital camera Lens Type Combination glass/plastic with cover glass lens protection Aperture f/4.5 Focal Length 37 mm (equivalent) Focus Distance Standard Wide: 19.7 in. (50 cm) to infinity Liquid Crystal Display, LCD 1.6 in. (40 mm), color, 220 x 279 (61k) (Camera screen) pixels. Preview rate: 20 fps Operating Temperature 32 to 104° F (0 to 40° C) Picture/Video storage 8 MB internal; optional SD Card or MMC Pixel Best 1632 x 1232 (2.
Chapter 12 Original Factory Settings Feature Date/Time Date/Time Stamp Default Print Quantity Exposure Compensation Flash Image Storage Language Liveview Self Timer Picture Quality Quickview Slide Show Interval Slide Show Loop Storage Location Video Date Display Video Out Factory Setting 2003/01/01; 12:00 Off 1 0.
Chapter 12 Tips, Safety, Maintenance ! Always follow basic safety precautions. Refer to the “Important Safety Instructions” booklet packed with your camera. ! Do not allow chemicals, such as suntan lotion, to come into contact with the painted surface of the camera. ! 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 12 Storage Capacities File sizes can vary. You may be able to store more or fewer pictures and videos. Purchase accessories at a dealer of Kodak products. See www.kodak.com/go/cx6200accessories. Video Storage Capacity Minutes/seconds of video 23 sec. 53 sec. 1 min., 50 sec. 3 min., 44 sec. 7 min., 31 sec.
Chapter 12 Locating Pictures and Videos on a Card Pictures stored on SD/MMC 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 ! When you insert a different card into your camera, the next picture number is defined by incrementing the higher of the last picture taken by the camera, or the highest existing picture number in the folder. ! If you use the card in a camera other than the Kodak EasyShare CX6200 digital camera, and that camera manufacturer adheres to this file structure standard, the \DCIM folder contains a folder named by that camera.
Chapter 12 FCC Compliance and Advisory Kodak EasyShare CX6200 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 A A/V out, 43, 53 AC adapter 5-volt, camera dock, 65 accessories battery, 15 buying, 87 camera dock, 63 printer dock, 62 SD/MMC card, 11 adjusting screen display, 7 advanced digital zoom, 20 albums, tagging in review mode, 40 pictures, 27 videos, 31 alkaline batteries, warning, 4 auto flash, 21 power-down, 97 B batteries alkaline warning, 4 charge via camera dock, 68 door location, iv expected life, 14 extending life, 15 loading, 4, 66 safety and handling, 15 types, 14 black & white pictures, 26 butt
Index docking camera, 67 installing custom insert, 64 lights status, 69 package contents, 63 reviewing pictures, 70 specifications, 70 troubleshooting, 71 camera overviews, i—iv camera screen adjusting display, 7 error messages, 79 liveview, 18 reviewing pictures/videos, 35 status area, 9 status icons, 10 turning off liveview, 53 using as viewfinder, 18 Canadian compliance, 98 capture mode, accessing menus, 22 card, memory, 96 caring for your camera, 94 changing storage location, 12 charging battery via cam
Index D date displaying on video, 45 imprinting on pictures, 28 setting, 8 DCIM folder, card, 96 default settings, original, 93 delete button, ii deleting by formatting, 55 during quickview, 19, 30 from internal memory, 37 from SD/MMC Card, 37 protected pictures/videos, 39 digital zoom, using, 20 disposal, recycling, 94 dock camera, 63 printer, 62 downloading pictures, 61, 69 E EasyShare software See also Kodak EasyShare software, 57 emailing pictures, videos, 49 error messages, camera screen, 79 exposure
Index H help camera, 73 camera dock, 71 support, 87 troubleshooting, 73 web links, 87 I icons camera screen, 10 capture menus, 22 review menu, 38 setup menu, 51 Share menu, 47 image storage menu, 12 information about camera, 55 about pictures/videos, 45 insert, custom/universal, 64 installing batteries, 4 custom insert, 64 rechargeable battery, 66 SD/MMC card, 11 software, 59 internal memory formatting, 55 102 setting storage location, 12 storage capacity, 95 K Kodak EasyShare software getting help, 87 in
Index loading batteries, 4, 66 SD/MMC card, 11 software, 59 locator for dock, iv M Macintosh OS installing software on, 59 system requirements, 58 magnify picture, 38 maintenance, camera, 94 memory inserting card, 11 internal, 11, 12 removeable card, 12 storage capacities, 95 storage location setting, 12 menu button, ii review mode, 38 setup mode, 51 Share mode, 47 still modes, 22 video mode, 30 MISC folder, card, 96 MMC card, inserting, 11 mode dial, i, ii, iv modes, picture taking menu options, 22 monito
Index printing tagged, 48 protecting, 39 quality, setting, 25 reviewing, 35 reviewing, camera dock, 70 storage capacity, 95 tagging, 27, 40 taking, 17 transfer via camera, 61 transfer via camera dock, 69 viewing multi-up, 36 viewing on television, 43 playing a video, 36 power auto off, 97 camera, 6 camera dock, 65 printer dock, 62 printing 4 x 6 prints, 25 changing default quantity, 52 from a card, 62 optimizing printer, 87 order online, 62 pictures, 62 tagged pictures, 48, 62 this user guide, 1 without a c
Index multi-up, 36 protecting, 39 slide show, 41 reviewing videos as you take them, 30 camera dock, 70 camera screen, 35 deleting, 37 menu options, 38 protecting, 39 slide show, 41 running slide show, 41 S safety, 94 screen, camera, ii SD/MMC card file names, 96 formatting, 55 inserting, 11 printing from, 62 setting storage location, 12 slot location, iii storage capacities, 95 self timer light, i using, 23 with videos, 32 sepia tone pictures, 26 service and support, telephone numbers, 88 setting date and
Index software getting help, 87 installing, 59 upgrading, 93 specifications camera, 91 camera dock, 70 status camera dock, charging lights, 68 camera dock, transfer light, 69 camera ready light, 84 checking on screen, 9 screen icons, 10 storage location, 13 storage capacity, 95 strap, wrist, 5 support, technical, 88 system folder, card, 96 system requirements Macintosh OS, 58 Windows OS, 57 for email, 49 for print, 48 when to tag, 47 taking pictures, 17 taking videos, 29 telephone support, 89 television, s
Index URLs, Kodak web sites, 87 USB (universal serial bus) connecting to camera, 61 connecting to camera dock, 65 connection location, iii transferring pictures, 61 V videos checking location, 13 copying, 44 date display, 45 deleting, 37 emailing tagged, 49 file naming, 96 locating on card, 96 protecting, 39 record light, i reviewing, 35, 36 storage capacities, 95 tagging, 31 taking, 29 transfer to computer, 61, 69 viewing, 35 viewfinder lens, i location, ii using camera screen, 18 viewfinder lens, i viewi
