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Kodak EasyShare CX7430 zoom digital camera User's guide www.kodak.com For interactive tutorials, www.kodak.com/go/howto For help with your camera, www.kodak.com/go/cx7430support
Kodak EasyShare CX7430 zoom digital camera User's guide www.kodak.com For interactive tutorials, www.kodak.com/go/howto For help with your camera, www.kodak.com/go/cx7430support
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Product features Back View 89 10 11 7 12 6 13 14 5 43 2 1 1 Camera screen (LCD) 8 Ready light 2 Share button 9 Self Timer/Burst button 3 OK button (press) 10 Flash/status button 4 4-way controller 11 Zoom (Wide Angle/Telephoto) 5 DC-In (3V) ,for optional AC adapter 12 Grip 6 Delete button 13 Menu button 7 Viewfinder 14 Review button ii
Product features Back View 89 10 11 7 12 6 13 14 5 43 2 1 1 Camera screen (LCD) 8 Ready light 2 Share button 9 Self Timer/Burst button 3 OK button (press) 10 Flash/status button 4 4-way controller 11 Zoom (Wide Angle/Telephoto) 5 DC-In (3V) ,for optional AC adapter 12 Grip 6 Delete button 13 Menu button 7 Viewfinder 14 Review button ii
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Top and Bottom Views Product features 1 23 4 5 6 7 8 Top 1 Speaker 2 Power light 3 Mode dial/Power 4 Shutter button Bottom 5 Locator for EasyShare camera dock or printer dock 6 Dock connector 7 Tripod socket/locator for EasyShare camera dock or printer dock 8 Battery door iii
Top and Bottom Views Product features 1 23 4 5 6 7 8 Top 1 Speaker 2 Power light 3 Mode dial/Power 4 Shutter button Bottom 5 Locator for EasyShare camera dock or printer dock 6 Dock connector 7 Tripod socket/locator for EasyShare camera dock or printer dock 8 Battery door iii
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... SD/MMC card 7 2 Taking pictures and videos 8 Taking a picture 8 Taking a video 8 Camera modes 9 Using the camera screen as a viewfinder 10 Reviewing the picture or video just taken 12 Using optical zoom 13 Using digital zoom 13 Using the flash 14 Putting yourself in the picture 16 Putting yourself in... the video 16 Taking a burst series of pictures 17 Changing picture-taking settings 18 Customizing your camera 21 Pre-tagging for album names 23 ...
... SD/MMC card 7 2 Taking pictures and videos 8 Taking a picture 8 Taking a video 8 Camera modes 9 Using the camera screen as a viewfinder 10 Reviewing the picture or video just taken 12 Using optical zoom 13 Using digital zoom 13 Using the flash 14 Putting yourself in the picture 16 Putting yourself in... the video 16 Taking a burst series of pictures 17 Changing picture-taking settings 18 Customizing your camera 21 Pre-tagging for album names 23 ...
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...pictures and videos 33 Tagging pictures for printing 34 Tagging pictures and videos for emailing 35 Tagging pictures as favorites 36 6 Connecting camera to computer 38 Transferring pictures with the USB cable 38 Printing pictures from your computer 39 Ordering prints online 39 Printing from ...an optional SD/MMC card 39 Printing without a computer 39 7 Troubleshooting 40 Camera problems 40 Camera screen messages 43 Camera ready light status 46 8 Getting help 47 Helpful links 47 Software help 47 Telephone customer support 47 9 Appendix 49...
...pictures and videos 33 Tagging pictures for printing 34 Tagging pictures and videos for emailing 35 Tagging pictures as favorites 36 6 Connecting camera to computer 38 Transferring pictures with the USB cable 38 Printing pictures from your computer 39 Ordering prints online 39 Printing from ...an optional SD/MMC card 39 Printing without a computer 39 7 Troubleshooting 40 Camera problems 40 Camera screen messages 43 Camera ready light status 46 8 Getting help 47 Helpful links 47 Software help 47 Telephone customer support 47 9 Appendix 49...
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... Kodak EasyShare software CD before connecting the camera (or dock) to the computer. Contents may load incorrectly. See the Start Here! guide or Installing the software, page 31. 1 Otherwise, the software may change without notice. 1 Getting started Package contents 4 1 2 5 3 1 Camera ...with wrist strap 4 USB cable 2 Custom dock insert (for EasyShare 5 Audio/Video cable (for viewing camera dock or printer dock) pictures and videos on television) 3 2 AA non-rechargeable starter batteries ...
... Kodak EasyShare software CD before connecting the camera (or dock) to the computer. Contents may load incorrectly. See the Start Here! guide or Installing the software, page 31. 1 Otherwise, the software may change without notice. 1 Getting started Package contents 4 1 2 5 3 1 Camera ...with wrist strap 4 USB cable 2 Custom dock insert (for EasyShare 5 Audio/Video cable (for viewing camera dock or printer dock) pictures and videos on television) 3 2 AA non-rechargeable starter batteries ...
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... AA batteries as shown. 4 Close the battery door. If you can use in your camera. Getting started Loading the batteries Two AA non-rechargeable starter batteries are included with the Kodak EasyShare camera dock or printer dock), insert it as shown. For information on replacing batteries and extending... battery life, see page 3. 1 Turn the Mode dial to Off. 2 On the bottom of batteries you purchased an optional Kodak CRV3 lithium battery (non...
... AA batteries as shown. 4 Close the battery door. If you can use in your camera. Getting started Loading the batteries Two AA non-rechargeable starter batteries are included with the Kodak EasyShare camera dock or printer dock), insert it as shown. For information on replacing batteries and extending... battery life, see page 3. 1 Turn the Mode dial to Off. 2 On the bottom of batteries you purchased an optional Kodak CRV3 lithium battery (non...
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number of pictures) * Included with the Kodak EasyShare camera dock and printer dock We do not work; Excessive use the replacement batteries listed above. For acceptable battery life, and to room temperature, they may ...) 200 - 300 AA (2) Ni-MH rechargeable batteries (per charge) 200 - 300 AA (2) non-rechargeable Kodak digital starter batteries 150 - 250 (included with a clean, dry cloth before loading batteries in cold weather, carry spare batteries and keep them warm. Using the camera screen as a viewfinder (see page 24) - Actual battery life may be usable. 3
number of pictures) * Included with the Kodak EasyShare camera dock and printer dock We do not work; Excessive use the replacement batteries listed above. For acceptable battery life, and to room temperature, they may ...) 200 - 300 AA (2) Ni-MH rechargeable batteries (per charge) 200 - 300 AA (2) non-rechargeable Kodak digital starter batteries 150 - 250 (included with a clean, dry cloth before loading batteries in cold weather, carry spare batteries and keep them warm. Using the camera screen as a viewfinder (see page 24) - Actual battery life may be usable. 3
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... Web site at www.rbrc.com. Getting started Visit www.kodak.com/go/cx7430accessories for: Kodak EasyShare camera dock-powers your camera, transfers pictures to Off. The camera completes operations that are in process. 4 Kodak 3-volt AC adapter-powers your camera IMPORTANT: Do not use a 5-volt AC adapter (included with the Kodak EasyShare camera dock or printer dock) to power your...
... Web site at www.rbrc.com. Getting started Visit www.kodak.com/go/cx7430accessories for: Kodak EasyShare camera dock-powers your camera, transfers pictures to Off. The camera completes operations that are in process. 4 Kodak 3-volt AC adapter-powers your camera IMPORTANT: Do not use a 5-volt AC adapter (included with the Kodak EasyShare camera dock or printer dock) to power your...
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...display If you connect the camera. Press the Menu button. 2 Press to highlight Setup Menu, then press the OK button. 3 Press to highlight Date & Time , then press the OK button. 4 Press to Turn the camera screen on your computer operating system, Kodak EasyShare software may let your computer... update the camera clock when you want to adjust the date and time. See the EasyShare software Help for an extended time. 1 SET DATE & TIME is...
...display If you connect the camera. Press the Menu button. 2 Press to highlight Setup Menu, then press the OK button. 3 Press to highlight Date & Time , then press the OK button. 4 Press to Turn the camera screen on your computer operating system, Kodak EasyShare software may let your computer... update the camera clock when you want to adjust the date and time. See the EasyShare software Help for an extended time. 1 SET DATE & TIME is...
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... are displayed: Self Timer/Burst Date stamp Album name Mode description Zoom digital telephoto wide Flash Scroll arrows Picture/video quality Pictures/time remaining Storage location Exposure metering White balance ISO Camera mode Low battery (flashing = exhausted) Exposure compensation Review screen Print tag/number of prints Favorite tag Email tag Protect Picture... to display additional settings. If is displayed in the status area, press the Flash/Status button to show/hide the status icons. Getting started Checking camera and picture status The icons that appear on the...
... are displayed: Self Timer/Burst Date stamp Album name Mode description Zoom digital telephoto wide Flash Scroll arrows Picture/video quality Pictures/time remaining Storage location Exposure metering White balance ISO Camera mode Low battery (flashing = exhausted) Exposure compensation Review screen Print tag/number of prints Favorite tag Email tag Protect Picture... to display additional settings. If is displayed in the status area, press the Flash/Status button to show/hide the status icons. Getting started Checking camera and picture status The icons that appear on the...
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...light is partially ejected, pull it may damage your pictures and videos. To insert an SD/MMC card: Notched 1 Turn off the camera. Other settings Storing pictures on the camera body. 4 Push the card into the slot to seat the connector. 5 Close the door. To remove the card, turn off .... corner 2 Open the card door. 3 Orient the card as shown on an SD/MMC card Your camera has 16 MB of Kodak products or www.kodak.com/go/cx7430accessories. 7 doing so may damage the camera or card. When the card is blinking; forcing it out. CAUTION: The card can purchase optional SD/...
...light is partially ejected, pull it may damage your pictures and videos. To insert an SD/MMC card: Notched 1 Turn off the camera. Other settings Storing pictures on the camera body. 4 Push the card into the slot to seat the connector. 5 Close the door. To remove the card, turn off .... corner 2 Open the card door. 3 Orient the card as shown on an SD/MMC card Your camera has 16 MB of Kodak products or www.kodak.com/go/cx7430accessories. 7 doing so may damage the camera or card. When the card is blinking; forcing it out. CAUTION: The card can purchase optional SD/...
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The camera screen displays the mode name and description. See page 10.) 3 Press the Shutter button halfway to set ..., release the Shutter button. 8 See page 9 for more than 2 seconds to turn the camera screen on. Taking a video 1 Turn the Mode dial to Video . 2 Use the viewfinder or camera screen to use. 2 Taking pictures and videos Taking a picture 1 Turn the Mode dial to...the OK button to begin recording. To interrupt the description, press any button. 2 Use the viewfinder or camera screen to frame your subject. 3 Press the Shutter button completely down and hold it turns green.
The camera screen displays the mode name and description. See page 10.) 3 Press the Shutter button halfway to set ..., release the Shutter button. 8 See page 9 for more than 2 seconds to turn the camera screen on. Taking a video 1 Turn the Mode dial to Video . 2 Use the viewfinder or camera screen to use. 2 Taking pictures and videos Taking a picture 1 Turn the Mode dial to...the OK button to begin recording. To interrupt the description, press any button. 2 Use the viewfinder or camera screen to frame your subject. 3 Press the Shutter button completely down and hold it turns green.
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...Use available light instead of people. Viewing your favorites. (See Tagging pictures as favorites, page 36.) Use EasyShare software to load pictures into the Favorites section of your camera's internal memory. NOTE: If you press the Review button while in Favorites mode, you can view the ... or low-light conditions. Flash does not fire unless you cannot take a picture. Auto-focus framing marks (page 11) are in your camera's internal memory. Distant subjects. The lens is indistinct. Automatically sets exposure, focus, and flash. Subjects that are not available in Telephoto....
...Use available light instead of people. Viewing your favorites. (See Tagging pictures as favorites, page 36.) Use EasyShare software to load pictures into the Favorites section of your camera's internal memory. NOTE: If you press the Review button while in Favorites mode, you can view the ... or low-light conditions. Flash does not fire unless you cannot take a picture. Auto-focus framing marks (page 11) are in your camera's internal memory. Distant subjects. The lens is indistinct. Automatically sets exposure, focus, and flash. Subjects that are not available in Telephoto....
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... sparingly. 1 Turn the Mode dial to any Still position. 2 Press the OK button to take the picture. 5 To turn off the camera screen, press the OK button. To make the camera screen turn on , see page 11. When the framing marks change color, press the rest of the way down to turn... on whenever the camera is on the camera screen. 3 Frame your subject in the camera screen. OK Framing marks 4 Press the Shutter button halfway and hold to set the exposure and focus. Taking pictures and...
... sparingly. 1 Turn the Mode dial to any Still position. 2 Press the OK button to take the picture. 5 To turn off the camera screen, press the OK button. To make the camera screen turn on , see page 11. When the framing marks change color, press the rest of the way down to turn... on whenever the camera is on the camera screen. 3 Frame your subject in the camera screen. OK Framing marks 4 Press the Shutter button halfway and hold to set the exposure and focus. Taking pictures and...
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Taking pictures and videos Using the auto-focus framing marks When using the camera screen as a viewfinder, framing marks indicate where the camera is accomplished. Framing marks do not appear in the scene. When the framing marks turn on foreground subjects, even if the subjects are not centered ... Left and right focus 3 Press the Shutter button the rest of the way down to take the picture. 4 If the camera is on. NOTE: Framing marks appear only when the camera screen is not focusing on the desired subject (or if the framing marks disappear and the Ready light blinks red), release...
Taking pictures and videos Using the auto-focus framing marks When using the camera screen as a viewfinder, framing marks indicate where the camera is accomplished. Framing marks do not appear in the scene. When the framing marks turn on foreground subjects, even if the subjects are not centered ... Left and right focus 3 Press the Shutter button the rest of the way down to take the picture. 4 If the camera is on. NOTE: Framing marks appear only when the camera screen is not focusing on the desired subject (or if the framing marks disappear and the Ready light blinks red), release...
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... a favorite, or to play the video. While the picture or video is displayed, you can: Delete ■ Review: If you take a picture or video, the camera screen displays a Quickview for print. (See page 33.) OK Share ■ Delete: Press the Delete button while the picture/video and are deleted. Taking pictures...
... a favorite, or to play the video. While the picture or video is displayed, you can: Delete ■ Review: If you take a picture or video, the camera screen displays a Quickview for print. (See page 33.) OK Share ■ Delete: Press the Delete button while the picture/video and are deleted. Taking pictures...
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...Use optical zoom to get an additional 4X magnification beyond optical zoom. You must turn on the camera screen to activate digital zoom. 1 Press the OK button to take the picture. NOTE: You cannot use digital zoom for an acceptable 4 x 6-inch print. 13 Press Wide Angle (W) to frame your subject... any still mode to get up to 3X closer to your subject. 2 Press Telephoto (T) to 12X in printed image quality when using digital zoom. The blue slider on the camera screen. 2 Press the Telephoto (T) button to the subject or 5.1 in. (13 cm) in . IMPORTANT: You may notice a decrease in ...
...Use optical zoom to get an additional 4X magnification beyond optical zoom. You must turn on the camera screen to activate digital zoom. 1 Press the OK button to take the picture. NOTE: You cannot use digital zoom for an acceptable 4 x 6-inch print. 13 Press Wide Angle (W) to frame your subject... any still mode to get up to 3X closer to your subject. 2 Press Telephoto (T) to 12X in printed image quality when using digital zoom. The blue slider on the camera screen. 2 Press the Telephoto (T) button to the subject or 5.1 in. (13 cm) in . IMPORTANT: You may notice a decrease in ...
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.... You can change the flash setting in any Still mode; The active flash icon is restored when you exit the mode or turn off the camera. Use when the subject is in shadow or is "backlit" (when the sun is taken. (If the lighting conditions require flash but do not require...
.... You can change the flash setting in any Still mode; The active flash icon is restored when you exit the mode or turn off the camera. Use when the subject is in shadow or is "backlit" (when the sun is taken. (If the lighting conditions require flash but do not require...
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Sport Auto Night Auto* Landscape Off Close-up Off Video Off None Burst Off Flash cannot be turned on. * When you change ) Auto, Flash Off, Fill Exit the mode or turn off Flash, Red-eye the camera. Taking pictures and videos Flash settings in these modes, it remains until you change to change it. 15 Icon Capture mode Auto Portrait Default flash setting Auto* Fill* Available flash settings To return to the default flash setting: (press the Flash button to Red-eye in each mode For the best possible pictures, flash settings are preset for each capture mode.
Sport Auto Night Auto* Landscape Off Close-up Off Video Off None Burst Off Flash cannot be turned on. * When you change ) Auto, Flash Off, Fill Exit the mode or turn off Flash, Red-eye the camera. Taking pictures and videos Flash settings in these modes, it remains until you change to change it. 15 Icon Capture mode Auto Portrait Default flash setting Auto* Fill* Available flash settings To return to the default flash setting: (press the Flash button to Red-eye in each mode For the best possible pictures, flash settings are preset for each capture mode.
