Kodak EasyShare CX7220 zoom digital camera User’s Guide www.kodak.com For interactive tutorials, www.kodak.
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Product features Front/top/side view 5 6 7 8 4 3 9 2 1 1 Grip 6 Mode dial/Power 2 Wrist strap post 7 Flash unit 3 Microphone 8 Viewfinder lens 4 Self Timer/Video light 9 Lens 5 Shutter button i
Product features Back/side view 7 8 9 10 6 11 12 13 5 4 3 1 2 1 Camera screen (LCD: liquid crystal display) 7 Viewfinder 8 Ready light 2 Share button 9 Flash/Status button 3 Controller buttons (4) 10 Zoom button (Wide angle/Telephoto) 4 OK button 11 Grip 5 DC-In (3V) , for optional AC adapter 12 Menu button 13 Review button 6 Delete button ii
Product features Side view 1 2 1 Slot for optional SD/MMC card 2 USB (Universal Serial Bus) port Bottom view 1 2 3 1 Battery door 3 Dock connector 2 Tripod socket/locator for dock 4 Locator for dock 4 iii
Table of contents 1 1 Getting started ........................................................................... 1 Package contents.............................................................................. 1 Installing the software first ................................................................ 1 Loading the batteries ........................................................................ 2 Important battery information ...........................................................
Table of contents 4 Installing the software ............................................................. 27 Minimum system requirements ........................................................ 27 Install the software ......................................................................... 28 5 Sharing pictures and videos ..................................................... 29 Tagging pictures for printing............................................................
1 Getting started Package contents 1 3 2 4 1 Camera and wrist strap 3 USB cable 2 Custom dock insert (for Kodak 4 2-AA non-rechargeable starter EasyShare camera dock or printer dock) batteries Not shown: User’s Guide (may be provided on CD), Start Here! guide, Kodak EasyShare software CD. Contents may change without notice. Installing the software first IMPORTANT: Install the software from the Kodak EasyShare software CD before connecting the camera (or dock) to the computer.
Getting started Loading the batteries Two AA non-rechargeable starter batteries are included with your camera. 1 Make sure the Mode dial is set to Off (see page 4). 2 On the bottom of the camera, slide the battery door and lift to open. AA 3 Insert the AA batteries, as shown. 4 Close the battery door.
Getting started Important battery information Battery safety and handling ■ Do not allow batteries to touch metal objects, including coins. Otherwise, a battery may short circuit, discharge energy, become hot, or leak. ■ For rechargeable battery disposal information, visit the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation Web site at www.rbrc.com. Kodak battery replacement types/battery life Use the following types of batteries. Actual battery life may vary based on usage.
Getting started ■ Visit www.kodak.com/go/cx7220accessories for: Kodak EasyShare camera dock—powers your camera, transfers pictures to your computer, and charges the included Kodak EasyShare Ni-MH rechargeable battery pack. Kodak EasyShare printer dock—powers your camera, makes 4 x 6 in. (10 x 15 cm) prints with or without a computer, transfers pictures, and charges the included Kodak EasyShare Ni-MH rechargeable battery pack. Kodak 3-volt AC adapter—powers your camera.
Getting started Changing the display If you want to Then do this Turn the camera screen on or off. Press the OK button. Change the camera screen setting so that it is on whenever the camera is on. See Liveview, page 18. Show/Hide the status icons when the camera screen is off. Press . Selecting a language Selecting a language, first time The Language screen appears the first time you turn on the camera. ■ Press to highlight a language, then press the OK button.
Getting started Setting the date and time, anytime 1 In any mode, press the Menu button. 2 Press to highlight Setup Menu 3 Highlight Date & Time , then press the OK button. , then press the OK button. 4 Press to adjust the date and time. Press next setting. to advance to the 5 When finished, press the OK button. 6 Press the Menu button to exit. NOTE: Depending on your computer operating system, Kodak EasyShare software may update the camera clock when you connect the camera.
Getting started Review screen Print tag/number of prints Favorite tag Protect Picture/video number Image storage location Email tag Status indicator (Review) Scroll arrows (previous/next picture/video) Low battery (flashing = exhausted) Storing pictures and videos on an SD/MMC card Your camera has 16 MB of internal memory. You can purchase optional SD/MMC cards for removable, reusable storage for pictures and videos. CAUTION: Insert card as shown. Forcing it may damage the camera or card.
2 Taking pictures and videos The camera is ready to take pictures or videos when you turn it on—even if you are in Review, Share, or Setup. Taking a picture 1 Turn the Mode dial to the Still mode you want to use. See page 9 for mode descriptions. The camera screen temporarily displays the mode name and description. To interrupt the description, press any button. 2 Use the viewfinder or camera screen to frame your subject. (Press the OK button to turn on the camera screen. See page 10.
Taking pictures and videos Capture modes Use this mode For Auto General picture-taking. Automatically sets exposure, focus, and flash. Portrait Full-frame portraits of people. Subject is sharp and the background is indistinct. Subject should be at least 6 ft (2 m) away and fill the frame with a head and shoulders pose. Night Night scenes or low-light conditions. Place the camera on a flat, steady surface or use a tripod.
Taking pictures and videos Using the camera screen as a viewfinder NOTE: To prolong battery life, use the Liveview feature sparingly. 1 Turn the Mode dial to any Still mode. 2 Press the OK button to turn on the camera screen. 3 Frame your subject in the camera screen. 4 Press the Shutter button halfway and hold to set the exposure and focus. When the framing marks turn red, focus is accomplished. OK button Framing marks 5 Press the rest of the way down to take the picture.
Taking pictures and videos Using optical zoom Use optical zoom to get up to 2X closer to your subject. Optical zoom is effective when the lens is no closer than 19.7 in. (50 cm) to the subject. You can change optical zoom before (but not during) video recording. 1 Use the camera screen to frame your subject (see page 10). Zoom indicator 2 Press the Telephoto (T) button to zoom in. Press the Wide Angle (W) button to zoom out.
Taking pictures and videos Using the flash Use the flash when you take pictures at night, indoors, or outdoors in heavy shadows. NOTE: Flash is unavailable in Video mode. Flash Range Wide Angle 1.6-11.8 ft (0.5-2.8 m) Telephoto 1.6-6.9 ft (0.5-2.1 m) Choosing a flash option Flash/Status button Press the button to scroll through the flash options. The active flash icon is displayed in the camera screen status area. Flash mode Flash fires Auto When the lighting conditions require it. Off Never.
Taking pictures and videos Flash settings in each mode For the best possible pictures, flash settings are preset for each capture mode. Capture mode Default setting Available settings (press the Flash/Status button to change) Auto Auto* Portrait Auto* Night Auto* Auto, Off, Fill, Red-eye Landscape Off Close-up Off Video Off None * When you change to Red-eye in these modes, it remains until you change it.
Taking pictures and videos Changing picture-taking settings You can change settings to get the best results from your camera: 1 Press the Menu button. 2 Press button. to highlight the setting you wish to change, then press the OK 3 Choose an option, then press the OK button. 4 Press the Menu button to exit. NOTE: Some settings are unavailable in some modes. Setting Icon Options Self Timer Put yourself in the picture or video. See Putting yourself in the picture or video, page 16.
Taking pictures and videos Setting Icon Options Picture Quality (Still modes) Set picture resolution. This setting remains until you change it. Best (default)—(2.0 MP) for printing up to 8 x 10 in. (20 x 25 cm). Best (3:2) —(1.8 MP) ideal for printing 4 x 6 in. (10 x 15 cm) prints without cropping. Also for printing up to 8 x 10 in. (20 x 25 cm); some cropping may result. Better —(1.1 MP) for printing up to 5 x 7 in. (12.7 x 17.8 cm). Good —(0.
Taking pictures and videos Putting yourself in the picture or video Use Self Timer to create a 10-second delay between the time you press the Shutter button and the time the picture or video is taken. 1 Turn the Mode dial to any Still mode for pictures, or to Video then press the Menu button. 2 Press to highlight Self Timer for videos, , then press the OK button. 3 Highlight On, then press the OK button. 4 Press the Menu button to turn off the menu screen.
Taking pictures and videos Pre-tagging for album names Use the Set Album (Still or Video) feature to pre-select album names before you take pictures. Then, all the pictures or videos you take are tagged with those album names. First—on your computer Use Kodak EasyShare software, V 3.0 or higher (see Installing the software, page 27), to create album names on your computer, then copy up to 32 album names to the camera’s internal memory. See the EasyShare software Help for details.
Taking pictures and videos Customizing your camera Use the Setup Menu to customize your camera settings. 1 Press the Menu button. 2 Press to highlight Setup Menu , then press the OK button. 3 Highlight the setting you wish to change, then press the OK button. 4 Choose an option, then press the OK button. 5 Press the Menu button to exit. NOTE: Some settings are unavailable in some modes. Setting Icon Options Return Return to previous menu. Liveview Set the camera screen on/off default.
Taking pictures and videos Setting Icon Options Date Stamp (Still modes) Imprint the date on pictures. This setting remains until you change it. Turn the Date Stamp on or off, or change the date stamp format. Video Date Display (Video mode) Display capture date and time before the video starts. This setting remains until you change it. Choose None, or choose a date and time format. Language Display the camera screen text in different languages. This setting remains until you change it. See page 5.
3 Reviewing pictures and videos Press the Review button to view and work with your pictures and videos. To save battery power, purchase a Kodak 3-volt AC adapter or place your camera in a compatible Kodak EasyShare camera dock or printer dock. Purchase these and other accessories at a dealer of Kodak products, or visit www.kodak.com/go/cx7220accessories. Remember, you can press the Shutter button to take a picture anytime—even in Review. Viewing single pictures and videos 1 Press the Review button.
Reviewing pictures and videos Playing a video 1 Press the Review button. 2 Press to locate a video (or to highlight one in multiple view). 3 Press the OK button to play or pause a video. NOTE: You can also press the Menu button, highlight Play Video , then press the OK button. ■ To rewind a video, press during playback. ■ To replay the video, press the OK button. ■ To go to the previous or next picture or video, press . 4 Press the Review button to exit.
Reviewing pictures and videos Changing optional review settings During Review, press the Menu button for optional settings. Magnify (pictures) (page 22) Slide Show (page 24) Play Video (page 21) Copy (page 25) Album (page 23) Multi-up (page 20) Protect (page 23) Picture/Video Information (page 26) Image Storage (page 15) Setup Menu (page 18) Magnifying pictures 1 Press the Review button, then locate a picture. 2 To magnify at 2X, press the OK button. To magnify at 4X, press the OK button again.
Reviewing pictures and videos 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 press the OK button. The picture or video is protected and cannot be deleted. The Protect icon displayed in the status area. ■ To remove protection, press the OK button again. 4 Press the Menu button to exit.
Reviewing pictures and videos 4 Highlight an album folder, then press the OK button. The album name appears with the picture. A plus (+) after the album name means the picture was added to more than one album. ■ To add other pictures to the same album, press to scroll through the pictures. When the picture you want appears, press the OK button. ■ To add the pictures to more than one album, repeat Step 4 for each album. ■ To remove a selection, highlight an album name, then press the OK button.
Reviewing pictures and videos Changing the slide show display interval The default interval setting displays each picture for 5 seconds. You can increase the display interval to up to 60 seconds. 1 On the Slide Show menu, press OK button. to highlight Interval, then press the 2 Select a display interval. To scroll through the seconds quickly, press and hold . 3 Press the OK button. This setting remains until you change it.
Reviewing pictures and videos Copy pictures or videos: 1 Press the Review button, then press the Menu button. 2 Press to highlight Copy , then press the OK button. 3 Highlight an option, then press the OK button: PICTURE or VIDEO—copies the current picture or video. EXIT—returns to the Review menu. ALL—copies all pictures and videos from your selected image storage location to the other location. NOTE: Pictures and videos are copied, not moved.
4 Installing the software Minimum system requirements Windows OS-based computers ■ Windows 98, 98SE, ME, 2000 SP1, or XP OS ■ Internet Explorer 5.01 or higher ■ ■ Macintosh computers ■ Power Mac G3, G4, G5, G4 Cube, iMac; PowerBook G3, G4; or iBook computers 233 MHz processor or greater ■ Mac OS X version 10.2.3, 10.3 64 MB RAM (128 MB RAM for Windows XP OS) ■ Safari 1.
Installing the software Install the 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 Close all software applications that are open on your computer (including anti-virus software). 2 Place the Kodak EasyShare software CD into the CD-ROM drive.
5 Sharing pictures and videos Press the Share button to "tag" your pictures and videos. When they are transferred to your computer, you can share using: Pictures Videos Print (page 29) ✔ Email (page 30) ✔ ✔ Favorites (page 31) ✔ ✔ NOTE: Tags remain until removed. If a tagged picture or video is copied, the tag is not copied. If you tag a picture just after taking a burst series (see page 14), only the last picture is tagged. Tagging pictures for printing 1 Press the Share button.
Sharing pictures and videos 4 Press to select the number of copies (0 - 99). The default is one. Zero removes the tag for a selected picture. The Print icon is displayed in the status area. ■ To apply a print quantity to other pictures, press to locate them. Keep the print quantity as is, or press to change it. 5 Press the OK button. 6 Press the Share button to exit. NOTE: To remove print tagging from all pictures; from the Share menu, highlight Cancel Prts then press the OK button.
Sharing pictures and videos ■ To remove a selection, highlight a checked address, then press the OK button. ■ To remove all email selections, highlight Clear All, then press the OK button. 5 Highlight Exit, then press the OK button. The selections are saved. The email icon is displayed in the status area. 6 Press the Share button to exit.
6 Transferring and printing pictures CAUTION: Install Kodak EasyShare software before connecting the camera or optional camera dock or printer dock to the computer. Failure to do so may cause the software to load incorrectly. Transferring pictures and videos with the USB cable 1 Turn off the camera. 2 Plug the labeled end of the USB cable into the labeled USB port on your computer. See your computer user’s guide for details. 3 Plug the other end of the USB cable into the labeled USB port on the camera.
Transferring and printing pictures Ordering prints online Kodak EasyShare print service (provided by Ofoto at www.ofoto.com) is one of the many online print services offered in the EasyShare software. You can easily: ■ Upload your pictures. ■ Edit, enhance, and add borders to your pictures. ■ Store pictures, and share them with family and friends. ■ Order high-quality prints, photo greeting cards, frames, and albums—and have them delivered to your door.
7 Troubleshooting When you have questions about your camera, start here. Additional technical information is available in the ReadMe file located on the Kodak EasyShare software CD. For updates to Troubleshooting information, visit www.kodak.com/go/cx7220support. Camera problems If... Try one or more of the following The camera does not ■ Remove, then reinsert the batteries. turn on ■ Insert new batteries. If using rechargeable batteries, charge before inserting.
Troubleshooting If... Try one or more of the following You cannot take a picture ■ Turn the camera off, then on again. ■ Depress the Shutter button all the way (page 8). ■ Insert new batteries. If using rechargeable batteries, charge before inserting (page 2 and page 3). ■ Wait until the ready light is green before attempting to take another picture.
Troubleshooting Picture quality problems If... Try one or more of the following The picture is too dark ■ Use Fill flash (page 12) or change your position so light is not behind the subject. or underexposed ■ Move so that the distance between you and the subject is within the effective flash range (see page 12). ■ To automatically set exposure and focus, press the Shutter button halfway and hold. When the ready light glows green, press the Shutter button the rest of the way down to take the picture.
Troubleshooting Message Cause Solution Remove USB cable in USB cable is connected to Unplug the USB cable from the camera camera while docked. camera. Restart computer if needed Internal memory requires formatting Camera internal memory is corrupted. Internal memory cannot be read (Please format internal memory) Format the internal memory (page 19). Caution: Formatting deletes all pictures and videos, including protected files.
Troubleshooting Message Cause Date and time have been reset This is the first time you Reset the clock (page 5). turned on the camera; or the batteries have been removed for an extended period of time; or the batteries are exhausted. Solution No address book on Email addresses have not Create and copy address book from camera (Connect with been copied to the camera computer. See the Kodak computer to import from the computer. EasyShare software Help.
Troubleshooting Camera ready light status Ready light Status Cause/solution Ready light glows steady green. Camera is on; ready to take a picture or video. Ready light blinks green. Picture is being processed and saved to the camera. Shutter button is pressed halfway down. Focus and exposure are set. Pictures are being transferred to computer, camera is connected. Camera firmware upgrade is in process. Ready light blinks amber. Flash is not charged. Wait.
8 Getting help Helpful Web links Help with your camera www.kodak.com/go/cx7220support Help with Windows operating system and working with digital pictures www.kodak.com/go/pcbasics Download the latest camera software and firmware www.kodak.com/go/cx7220downloads Optimize your printer for truer, more vibrant www.kodak.com/go/onetouch colors Get support for cameras, software, accessories, more www.kodak.com/go/support Purchase camera accessories www.kodak.
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9 Appendix Camera specifications For more specifications, visit www.kodak.com/go/cx7220support. CX7220 zoom digital camera specifications CCD CCD 1/3.2 in. CCD, 4:3 aspect ratio Output image size (image Best 1632 x 1232 (2.0 M) pixels quality mode) Best (3:2) 1632 x 1088 (1.8 M) pixels Better 1184 x 896 (1.0 M) pixels Good 816 x 624 (0.5 M) pixels Display Color display 1.5 in.
Appendix CX7220 zoom digital camera specifications Exposure Exposure metering TTL-AE Center-weighted AE AE (@ still) locked at 1/2-way shutter press, Continuous AE (@ video and preview) Exposure range AE range: LV 6.8 to 15.5 @ ISO 100 (wide Auto, flash off) LV 7.6 to 15.5 @ ISO 100 (telephoto Auto, flash off) Exposure mode Programmed AE modes: Auto, Landscape, Night, Portrait, Macro Exposure compensation: ±2.0 EV with 0.
Appendix CX7220 zoom digital camera specifications Review Quickview Yes Video output NTSC or PAL selectable Power 2-AA non-rechargeable starter batteries, 2-AA lithium, 2-AA Ni-MH, CRV3, Ni-MH rechargeable battery pack; 3V AC adapter, optional Communication with computer USB 2.
Appendix ■ Clean the lens and camera screen: 1 Blow gently on the lens or camera screen to remove dust and dirt. 2 Wipe the lens or camera screen gently with a soft, lint-free cloth or an untreated lens-cleaning tissue. Do not use cleaning solutions unless they are designed specifically for camera lenses. Do not wipe the camera lens or camera screen with chemically treated eyeglass lens tissue. It may scratch the lens. ■ Wipe the outside of the camera with a clean, dry cloth.
Appendix Video storage capacity Minutes/seconds of video 16 MB internal memory 46 sec. 16 MB SD/MMC 53 sec. 32 MB SD/MMC 1 min., 50 sec. 64 MB SD/MMC 3 min., 44 sec. 128 MB SD/MMC 7 min., 31 sec. NOTE: Older memory cards process videos slower than newer cards. Recording time may be limited to under 60 seconds for older cards. Purchase SD/MMC cards and other accessories at a dealer of Kodak products, or visit www.kodak.com/go/cx7220accessories.
Appendix Upgrading your software and firmware Download the latest versions of the software included on the Kodak EasyShare software CD and the camera firmware (the software that runs on the camera). Visit www.kodak.com/go/cx7220downloads. Regulatory compliance FCC compliance and advisory Kodak EasyShare CX7220 zoom digital camera Tested to comply with FCC Standards.
1 Index A AA batteries expected life, 3 loading, 2 about.
Index D date & time, 18 displaying on video, 19 imprinting on pictures, 19 setting, 5 date stamp, 19 DC-in, ii delete button, ii, 10 deleting from internal memory, 21 from SD/MMC Card, 21 picture/video just taken, 10 protected pictures/videos, 23 digital zoom, 11 disposal and recycling of batteries, 3 of camera, 45 dock camera, 4 insert, 1 locator/connector on camera, iii printer, 4, 33 downloading pictures, 32 E EasyShare software See also Kodak EasyShare software, 27 emailing pictures/videos, 30 error me
Index K Kodak EasyShare software getting help, 40 installing, 28 upgrading, 47 Kodak web sites, 40 L landscape mode, 9 language, 19 setting, 5 LCD (liquid crystal display).
Index picture quality, 15 pictures capture modes, 9 changing settings for, 14 checking settings for, 6 copying, 25 deleting, 21 emailing tagged, 30 magnifying, 22 printing from computer, 32 printing tagged, 29 protecting, 23 putting yourself in, 16 reviewing, 20 storage capacity, 45 tagging, 17, 23 taking, 8 taking a burst series, 14 transferring to computer, 32 troubleshooting, 36 viewing in multiples (multi-up), 20 viewing on television, 25 play video, 21 portrait mode, 9 power auto off, 46 mode dial on/
Index set album, 15, 17 setting burst, 14 capture mode, 9 color mode, 15 date and time, 5 date stamp, 19 exposure compensation, 14 flash, 12 image storage location, 15 language, 5 liveview, 18 orientation sensor, 18 picture quality, 15 self timer, 16 video date display, 19 video length, 15 video out, 18 setup menu, 18 share button, ii, 10, 29 menu, 29 shutoff, auto, 46 shutter button, i, 8 self timer delay, 16 troubleshooting, 35 shutter button using, 8 slide show, 24 changing display time, 25 continuous l
Index V video date display, 19 video length, 15 video mode, 9 video out, 18 videos changing settings for, 14 checking settings for, 6 copying, 25 deleting, 21 displaying date and time on, 19 emailing tagged, 30 protecting, 23 record light, i reviewing, 20, 21 setting recording time, 15 storage capacities, 45 tagging, 17, 23 taking, 8 transferring to computer, 32 viewing on television, 25 viewfinder, ii lens, i using camera screen as, 10 viewing camera information, 19 magnified picture, 22 picture/video inf
