manual kodak cx6200

8/6/2019 Manual Kodak Cx6200

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Eastman Kodak Company

343 State StreetRochester, New York 14650 Eastman Kodak Company, 2003

All screen images are simulated.

Kodak, EasyShare, and Max are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company.

P/N 6B8476


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Product Overview

Front View

1 Grip 5 Mode dial

2 Wrist strap post 6 Flash unit

3 Self Timer/Video light 7 Viewfinder lens

4 Shutter button 8 Lens

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Product Overview

Back View

1 Camera screen

(LCD, liquid crystal display)

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Ready light

Mode dial

2 Share button (page 47) 9 Shutter button

3 Controller buttons 10 Flash/Status button

4 OK button 11 Thumb rest

5 Delete button 12 Menu button

6 Viewfinder 13 Review button

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Product Overview

Side View

1 Slot for optional SD/MMC card

2 USB Port

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Product Overview

Top and Bottom Views

1 Shutter button 4 Tripod socket/locator, dock 60002 Mode dial 5 Dock connector

3 Battery door 6 Locator, dock 6000

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Table of Contents

1 Getting Started ...................................................................1Install Software First................................................................1Need This User Guide in Larger Print? .................................1What Can I Do With My Camera?...........................................2What Can I Do With My Pictures and Videos?...................2Package Contents..................................................................... 3

Loading the Batteries............................................................. 4Attaching the Wrist Strap .................................................... 5Turning the Camera On and Off............................................6Using the OK and Controller Buttons ................................ 6Setting the Date and Time.................................................... 8Checking Camera Status........................................................ 9Camera Screen Icons..............................................................10Inserting an SD/MMC Card.................................................... 11Choosing Internal Memory or SD/MMC Card................... 12Important Battery Information........................................... 14

2 Taking Pictures ................................................................. 17Take a Picture ........................................................................... 17

LiveviewFraming with the Camera Screen....................18QuickviewReviewing the Picture Just Taken ................ 19Using the Digital Zoom..........................................................20Using the Flash......................................................................... 21Changing Picture-Taking Options.......................................22


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Putting Yourself in the Picture...........................................23Setting Exposure Compensation ....................................... 24Setting Picture Quality.........................................................25

Setting Color Mode ................................................................26Pre-tagging for Album Names ............................................ 27Placing the Date on Pictures ..............................................28

3 Taking Videos ................................................................... 29Taking a Video...........................................................................29

QuickviewReviewing the Video Just Taken...................30Changing Optional Video Settings .....................................30Pre-tagging for Album Names .............................................31Putting Yourself in the Video ..............................................32

4 Reviewing Pictures and Videos ...................................35Viewing Single Pictures and Videos ...................................35

Viewing Multiple Pictures and Videos............................... 36Playing a Video ........................................................................ 36Deleting Pictures and Videos .............................................. 37Changing Optional Review Settings...................................38Magnifying Pictures ...............................................................38Protecting Pictures and Videos From Deletion .............39Tagging Pictures/Videos for Albums.................................40Running a Slide Show.............................................................. 41Displaying Pictures/Videos on a Television......................43Copying Pictures and Videos ...............................................44Displaying Video Date............................................................45Viewing Picture/Video Information .....................................45


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5 Sharing Pictures and Videos .......................................47When Can I Tag My Pictures and Videos?.........................47Tagging Pictures for Printing..............................................48Tagging Pictures and Videos for Emailing....................... 49Tagging Pictures and Videos as Favorites .....................50Need Help? ................................................................................50

6 Customizing Your Camera Settings .......................... 51To Access Setup Mode/Menus ............................................51

Setup Menus..............................................................................51Changing the Default Print Quantity ............................... 52Turning Off Quickview............................................................. 52Turning On Liveview................................................................. 53Setting Video Out................................................................... 53Selecting a Language ............................................................ 54Formatting Internal Memory or SD/MMC Card ............ 55

Viewing Camera Information................................................ 55

7 Installing the Software ..................................................57Windows System Requirements..........................................57Mac OS X System Requirements ......................................58Mac OS 8.6 and 9.x System Requirements..................58

Install the Software .............................................................. 59


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8 Connecting Camera to Computer ............................... 61Transferring Pictures With the USB Cable ......................61Printing Pictures From Your Computer ...........................62Printing From an Optional SD/MMC Card.......................62Print With or Without a Computer.....................................62

9 Using the Camera Dock 6000 ...................................63Camera Dock 6000 Package Contents ......................... 63Installing the Custom Camera Insert...............................64

Connecting the Camera Dock 6000.................................65Installing the Rechargeable Battery................................ 66Docking the Camera ...............................................................67Charging the Battery ........................................................... 68Transferring Pictures With the Dock ............................... 69Reviewing Pictures and Videos............................................ 70Camera Dock 6000 Specifications..................................70

TroubleshootingCamera Dock 6000 .............................71Earlier Cameras and Docks ...................................................71

10 Troubleshooting ..............................................................73Camera Problems.................................................................... 73Camera/Computer Communications..................................77

SD/MMC Cards and Internal Memory ..............................78Camera Screen Messages ................................................... 79Camera Ready Light Status ...............................................84


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11 Getting Help .................................................................... 87Helpful Web Links .................................................................... 87Help in this Manual ................................................................ 87Software Help.......................................................................... 87Telephone Customer Support .............................................88

12 Appendix ............................................................................ 91Camera Specifications........................................................... 91Original Factory Settings....................................................93

Upgrading Your Software and Firmware .........................93Tips, Safety, Maintenance...................................................94Storage Capacities................................................................95Locating Pictures and Videos on a Card.........................96Picture Naming Conventions ...............................................96Power-Saving Features..........................................................97FCC Compliance and Advisory.............................................98


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1 Getting Started

Install Software FirstInstall the software from the Kodak EasyShare software CD before connectingthe camera (or camera dock) to the computer. Failure to do so may cause thesoftware to load incorrectly.

See the Start Here! guide or Installing the Software, page 57.

Need This User Guide in Larger Print?1 Go towww.kodak.com/go/cx6200support.2 Navigate to the Manuals section.3 ClickView as PDFto open the Users Guide.

4 On a Windows OS-based computer or Mac OS 8.6 or 9.x:! From the File menu, select Print.

! In the Print window, select Fit to Page.On Mac OS X:

! From the File menu, select Page Setup.

! Change Scale to 200%.

5 Print as usual.
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What Can I Do With My Camera?Capture Still Pictures Use Auto mode to enjoy point-and-shootoperation.

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.

What Can I Do With My Pictures andVideos?Install the software from the Kodak EasyShare software CD, then:

TransferTransfer pictures and videos to your computer.

SharePrint pictures, order prints online, email pictures and videos.

Print(see page 62) Print pictures directly to your home printer or KodakEasyShare printer dock 6000. Order prints online from Ofoto, Inc.

(www.ofoto.com), or purchase an optional Kodak secure digital (SD) card ora Kodak multimedia card (MMC) and:

!Automatically print to any printer with an SD/MMC slot

! Make prints at an SD/MMC-capable Kodak picture makerwww.kodak.com/go/picturemaker

! Take the card to your local photo retailer for professional printing

OrganizeUse albums to organize and retrieve pictures on a computer.

EditAdd special effects to your pictures, make a custom slide show, fixred-eye, crop, rotate, and much more.

For details, click the Help button in the Kodak EasyShare software. SomeMacintosh operating systems may support limited Kodak EasyShare softwarefeatures.
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Loading the BatteriesTwo AA digital camera batteries (non-rechargeable) are included with yourcamera.

1 Turn off the camera.

2 On the bottom of the camera, slide thebattery door and lift to open.

3 Insert the batteries, as shown.4 Close the battery door.

IMPORTANT BATTERY INFORMATION

For acceptable battery life and to makesure your camera operatesdependably, do not use alkalinebatteries.

If you purchased an optional Kodak CRV3lithium battery, insert it as shown.

If you purchased the Kodak EasySharecamera dock 6000 or printer dock 6000,see page 66 for details on installing theincluded Kodak EasyShare Ni-MHrechargeable battery.

See page 14for the other types of batteriesyou can use in your camera.

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Attaching the Wrist Strap1 Thread the short loop of the wrist strap

through the wrist strap post.

2 Thread the long loop through the shortloop.

3 Pull until secure.


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Turning the Camera On and Off1 Rotate the Mode dial to:

for Still capture modefor Video mode

The ready light blinks green while thecamera performs a self-check, then glows

green when the camera is ready to takepictures (or videos, if the mode dial is setto ).

In Still and Video modes, status iconsappear on the camera screen. SeeChecking Camera Status, page 9.

2 To turn off the camera, rotate the Mode dialto the OFF position.

The camera completes operations that arein process.

Using the OK and Controller ButtonsNavigatinguse the andcontroller buttons to scroll through yourpictures and menus.

Digital Zoomuse to digitally zoomin or out when taking pictures. See page 20.

OKuse OK to make a selection.

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Adjusting the Display

If you want to Then do this

Turn the camera screen on(enter Liveview) or off. Press the OK button.

Change the Liveview settingso that it is on whenever thecamera is on.

See Turning On Liveview, page 53.

Redisplay the status icons. Press .

Turn off the camera. Turn the Mode dial to Off.

The camera completes operations thatare in process.


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Setting the Date and TimeSetting the Date & Time, First Time

TheDate & Time have been resetmessage appears the first time you turn onthe camera or if the battery is removed for an extended time.

1 SET DATE & TIME is highlighted. Press theOK button.

The Date & Time screen appears. The dateformat is YYYY/MM/DD. The time isdisplayed in a 24-hour format.

Or, select CANCEL then press the OK buttonto set the date and time at a later time.

2 Press to adjust the date and time.Press to advance to the next setting.

3 When finished, press the OK button.4 Press the Menu button to exit the menu.

The setting remains until you change it.

NOTE: Depending on your computer operating system, Kodak EasySharesoftware may allow your computer to automatically update the cameraclock when you connect the camera. See the Kodak EasyShare softwareHelp for details.

Setting the Date & Time, Anytime1 Turn on the camera. Press the Menu button.2 Press to highlight Setup Menu ,

then press the OK button.3 Highlight the Date & Time icon, then pressthe OK button.

4 Go to Step 2 ofSetting the Date & Time, FirstTime.

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Checking Camera StatusThe icons that appear on the camera screen indicate the active camera andpicture settings. See page 10for a list of the icons.

To check the current camera settings:

! Turn the Mode dial to Auto .

The status screen appears.

Press to redisplay the status informationat any time.

! Press the Flash/Status button.

The current camera status icons aredisplayed in the bottom half of the

Flash/Status screen.

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Camera Screen IconsThese icons appear on your camera screen when the settings are active.

*For all flash icons, see page 21.

Capture Modes(also on Mode dial)

Camera/Picture Status

Share Icons Quality Icons Protect

Video

Auto

Self Timer Storage/Picture location

Datestamp

Flash* Battery power

Pictures

remainingAlbum Digital zoom

Colormode

ExposureCompensation

Print

Email

Favorite Good

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Inserting an SD/MMC CardYour camera has 8 MB of internal memory. However, optional SD/MMC cardsprovide removable, reusable storage for pictures and videos.

CAUTION:

The card should only be inserted as explained below. Ifinserted incorrectly, the door wont close, and forcing itmay damage the camera or card.Do not insert or remove a card when the green ready lightis blinking; doing so may damage your pictures, card, orcamera.

To insert an SD/MMC card:

1 Turn off the camera.2 Open the card door.3 Orient the card as shown.

4 Push the card into the slot to seat theconnector.

5 Close the door.

To remove the card, pull it out.

See page 95for storage capacities. Purchase SD/MMC cards at a dealer ofKodak products. Seewww.kodak.com/go/cx6200accessories .

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Choosing Internal Memory or SD/MMCCard

The camera offers two options for storing pictures and videos:Internal Memory Store pictures and videos in 8 MB internalmemory.

SD/MMC Card Store pictures and videos on a card. The number ofpictures or length of videos depends on the size of the card.

See page 95for storage capacities. Purchase SD/MMC cards at a dealer ofKodak products. Seewww.kodak.com/go/cx6200accessories .

Managing Your Storage Location Setting1 Turn on the camera.2 Press the Menu button.3 Press to highlight the Image Storage icon , then press the OK

button.

4 Highlight an option, then press the OKbutton:

Auto (default)the camera uses the cardif one is in the camera. If not, the camerauses internal memory.

Internalthe camera always uses internalmemory, even if a card is installed.

5 Highlight Continue, then press the OK button.The setting remains until you change it and applies to all camera

functions.6 Press the Menu button to exit the menu.
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Checking Your Storage SettingIn Still and Video modes, the storage location icon that appears in the statusarea indicates the cameras storage location. To check the location, either:

! Turn the Mode dial to Auto , or! In any capture mode, press .

Memory Card

Internal Memory

Checking a Picture or Videos LocationIn Review mode, the storage location icon indicates the location of thepicture or video.

Press the Review button.

Picture or video is stored on a cardPicture or video is stored in internal

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Important Battery InformationChoose the replacement battery that fits your needsand get the bestperformance.

KodakBattery Replacement Types/Battery LifeYour camera can use the following types of batteries. Actual battery life mayvary based on usage.

We do not recommend or support alkaline batteries. For acceptablebattery life, and to make sure your camera operates dependably, use thereplacement batteries listed above.

For information on batteries, visithttp://www.kodak.com/global/en/service/batteries/batteryUsage.jhtml

CRV3 lithium battery

AA (2) lithium batteries

Ni-MH rechargeable

AA (2) Ni-MH rechargeable

Kodak Max digital

battery pack* (per charge)

batteries (per charge)

camera batteries, AA (2)

* Included with the Kodak EasyShare camera dock 6000and printer dock 6000

0 500

Battery Life (Approx. Number of Pictures)

365 - 455

265 - 365

165 - 205

165 - 205

100 - 140(included with camera)
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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 19and 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 alsoa battery charger for its included Kodak EasyShare Ni-MH rechargeablebattery pack.

! Purchase an optional Kodak EasyShare printer dock 6000 (see page 62).The printer dock 6000 powers your camera, makes 4 x 6 prints with orwithout a computer, transfers pictures, and is also a battery charger for itsincluded Kodak EasyShare Ni-MH rechargeable battery pack.

! Dirt on the battery contacts can affect battery life. Wipe the contacts with aclean, dry cloth before loading batteries in the camera.

! Battery performance is reduced at temperatures below 41 F (5 C).Carry spare batteries when using your camera in cold weather, and keep

them warm. Do not discard cold batteries that do not work; when theyreturn to room temperature, they may be usable.

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 RechargeableBattery Recycling Corporation Web site atwww.rbrc.com.
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2 Taking Pictures

The camera is ready to take pictures when you turn it oneven if you are inReview, 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 modename and description.

2 Use the viewfinder or camera screen toframe your subject. (Press the OK button toturn on Liveview. See page 18.)

IMPORTANT:Liveview significantlyreduces battery life.

3 Press the Shutter button to take the picture.

When the ready light blinks green, thepicture is being saved; you can still takepictures. If the ready light is red, waituntil it turns green.

See Changing Picture-Taking Options,

page 22.

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LiveviewFraming with the CameraScreen

When you turn on Liveview, the camera screen displays a live image of what thelens sees. Use the camera screen to frame your subject.

IMPORTANT: Liveview significantly reduces battery life.

1 Turn the Mode dial to Auto .2 Press the OK button to turn on Liveview.3 Frame your subject in the camera screen.


5 To turn off Liveview, press the OK button.

NOTE: If Picture Quality is set to Best (3:2) (seepage 10), the Liveview image is

displayed at a 3:2 aspect ratio, as shown,with a black bar at the top of the screen.

To change the Liveview setting so that it is on whenever the camera is on, seepage 53.

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QuickviewReviewing the Picture JustTaken

After you take a picture, the camera screen displays a Quickview of that picturefor approximately 5 seconds. While the picture is displayed, you can:

! Review it: If you take no action, the pictureis saved.

! Share it: Press the Share button to tag thepicture for print, email, or as a Favorite(see page 49).

! Delete it: Press the Delete button while thepicture and are displayed. Follow theprompts to delete the picture.

To save battery power, you can turn off theQuickview feature (see page 52).

Delete

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Using the Digital ZoomUse Digital Zoom to get up to 3X closer to your subject. You must turn onLiveview to activate Digital Zoom.

IMPORTANT: You may notice a decrease in printed image qualitywhen 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 .

4 Use the LCD to frame your subject. You must use Liveview to take thepicture because Digital Zoom is only displayed through the LCD and not the

viewfinder.

5 Press the Shutter button to take the picture.NOTE: Digital Zoom is turned off when you press the OK button again, turn off

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Using the FlashUse the flash when you take pictures at night, indoors, or outdoors in heavyshadows. You can only change the flash setting in Auto mode. Use the flash atdistances of 1.6-7.9 ft (0.5-2.4 m).

Setting the Flash ModePress the button repeatedly to scrollthrough the flash options.

The active flash icon is displayed in thecamera screen status area (page 9).

Auto Flashflash fires whenthe lighting conditions requireit. When the picture is taken,the camera flashes twice, onceto set the exposure and once totake the picture.

Offflash never fires.

Fillflash fires every timeyou take a picture, regardlessof the lighting conditions.

Red-eyeflash fires so thesubjects eyes becomeaccustomed to the flash, thenfires again when the picture istaken.

NOTE:! Off and Fill flash options revert to Auto when the camera is turned off.

! When the picture is taken in Auto and Fill modes, the camera flashestwice, once to set the exposure and once to take the picture. When thepicture is taken in Red-eye mode, the camera flashes three times, onceto set the exposure, once to reduce red-eye, and once to take thepicture.

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Changing Picture-Taking OptionsUse 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 accessthe Capture menus.

To Return to Capture From Another ModeTo 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 Menu1 In Capture mode, press the Menu button.2 Press the Menu button again to turn off the menu.

Capture Menus

Self Timer (page 23) Color Mode (page 26)

Image Storage (page 12) Set Album (Still) (page 27)

Exposure Compensation(page 24)

Date Stamp (page 28)

Picture Quality (page 25) Setup Menu(page 51)


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Putting Yourself in the PictureThe Self Timer creates a 10-second delay between the time you press theShutter 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 thestatus area.

5 Place the camera on a flat surface or use atripod.

6 Compose the scene.Press the Shutter button, then move so that

you are in the scene.

The Self Timer light blinks slowly for 8seconds (then quickly for 2 seconds)before the picture is taken.

The Self Timer turns off after you take thepicture or turn off the camera.

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Setting Exposure CompensationUse Exposure Compensation to control how much light enters the camera. Thissetting is useful for taking pictures in high-contrast scenes, or for retakingpictures 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 to select the ExposureCompensation setting.

! If pictures are too light, decrease thevalue.

! If pictures are too dark, increase thevalue.

4 Press the OK button to accept the change.5 Press the Menu button to exit the menu.

6Use the camera viewfinder or screen toframe your subject.


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Setting Picture QualityUse 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.


Best (2.0 MP)for printing upto 8 x 10 in.(20 x 25 cm); pictures arehighest resolution and largest file size.

appears in the status area.

Best (3:2) (1.8 MP)forprinting up to 8 x 10 in. (20 x 25 cm); idealfor printing to the Kodak EasyShare printerdock 6000 and other printing solutions (seepage 62); optimal setting for 4 x 6 in. (10 x15 cm) prints.


Better (1.0 MP)for printing upto 5 x 7 in. (12.7 x 17.8 cm); pictures aremedium resolution with smaller file size.


Good (0.5 MP)for emailing,Internet, or screen display; pictures arelowest resolution and smallest file size.


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Setting Color ModeUse 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 OKbutton.


Color (default)for color pictures.

Black & Whitefor black and white

pictures.Sepiafor pictures with areddish-brown, antique look.

4 Press the Menu button to exit the menu.

This setting remains until you turn offthe camera.


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Pre-tagging for Album NamesUse the Set Album (Still) feature to pre-select album names before you takepictures. Then, all the pictures you take are tagged with those album names.

FirstOn Your ComputerUse Kodak EasyShare software, V 3.0 or higher, to create album names on yourcomputer, then copy up to 32 album names to the cameras internal memory.See Kodak EasyShare software Help for details.

SecondOn Your Camera1 In Auto mode , press the Menu button.2 Press to highlight the Set Album

(Still) icon , then press the OK button.

3 Highlight an album name, then press the OKbutton. Repeat to add pictures to more thanone album.

Selected albums are noted with a checkmark.

4 To remove a selection, highlight an albumname and press the OK button. To removeall album selections, select Clear All.

5 Highlight Exit, then press the OK button.

Your selections are saved. If you turn onLiveview, your album selection isdisplayed on the screen. A plus (+) after

the album name means more than onealbum is selected.


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ThirdTransfer to Your ComputerWhen you transfer the tagged pictures to your computer, the Kodak EasySharesoftware opens and categorizes your pictures in the appropriate album folder.

See the Kodak EasyShare software Help for details.

Placing the Date on PicturesUse 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 Press to highlight the Date Stamp icon , then press the OK

button.

4 Highlight an option, then press the OKbutton.


The current date is printed in the bottomright corner of new pictures. This settingremains until you change it. The date

stamp becomes a permanent part of theimage.


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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 CX6200digital camera cannot record audio.

Taking a Video1 Turn the Mode dial to Video .

A live image, camera status, and therecording time available appear on thecamera screen. (The maximum recordingtime is 30 seconds).

2 Use the viewfinder or camera screen to

frame your subject.3 To begin recording, press the Shutter buttonand release within 2 seconds.

The Ready light blinks green, REC appearson the camera screen, and the SelfTimer/Video light stays on.

4 To stop recording, press the Shutter button again.Recording stops if storage is full. Seepage 95for storage capacities.

NOTE: If you prefer, press the Shutter button and hold itfor more than 2seconds to begin recording. To stop recording, release the Shutterbutton.

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QuickviewReviewing the Video JustTaken

After you take a video, the camera processes it, then displays the first frame ofthe video for approximately 5 seconds. While the frame is displayed, you can:

! Play it: Press the OK button. Press the OKbutton again to pause the video.

! Share it: Press the Share button to tag thevideo for email or as a Favorite (seepage 50).

! Delete it: Press the Delete button while the video and are displayed.

You can turn off the Quickview feature (see page 52). When Quickview isturned off, the video is not displayed on the camera screen after you take it.

Changing Optional Video SettingsIn Video mode, press the Menu button to access optional video-takingsettings.

OK

Self Timer (page 32)

Image Storage (page 12)

Set Album (Video) (page 31)

Setup Menu (page 51)


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Pre-tagging for Album NamesUse 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.


SecondOn Your Camera1 In Video mode , press the Menu button.2 Press to highlight the Set Album (Video) icon , then press the

OK button.

3 Highlight an album name, then press the OKbutton. Repeat to add videos to more thanone album.

The album name appears with thepicture. A plus (+) after the album name

means the picture was added to morethan one album.

4 To remove a selection, highlight an album name and press the OK button.To remove all album selections, select Clear All.

5 Highlight Exit, then press the OK button.Your selections are saved.


ThirdTransfer to Your ComputerWhen you transfer the tagged videos to your computer, the Kodak EasySharesoftware opens and categorizes your videos in the appropriate album folder.See the Kodak EasyShare software Help for details.


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Putting Yourself in the VideoThe Self Timer creates a 10-second delay between the time you press theShutter button and the time video recording begins.

1 In Video mode , press the Menu button.

2 Press to highlight the Self Timericon , then press the OK button.

The Self Timer icon appears in thestatus area.

3 Highlight On, then press the OK button.


Maximumrecords until you stoprecording or until storage is full. (Themaximum recording time is 30 seconds.)

Secondsrecords for the specified timeor until storage is full.

NOTE: If the current storage location does nothave adequate space, some video lengthoptions are not displayed. (See page 95for storage capacities.)

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6 Compose the scene.Press the Shutter button, then move so that

you are in the scene.

The Self Timer/Video light blinks slowlyfor 8 seconds (then quickly for 2 seconds)before the video begins recording. Thelight stays on while recording.

The Self Timer turns off after you recordthe video or turn off the camera.

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VideosPress the Review button to view and work with your pictures and videos. Tosave battery power, place your camera in the optional Kodak EasyShare cameradock 6000 or KodakEasyShare printer dock 6000 to review pictures and

videos (see page 70).

Remember, press the Shutter button to take a picture anytimeevenin Review.

Viewing Single Pictures and Videos1 Press the Review button.

The camera screen displays the lastpicture or video taken.

The icons displayed with each pictureindicate the applied features. See Camera

Screen Icons, page 10.

2 Press to scroll backward or forwardthrough pictures and videos. For fastscrolling, press and hold .

3 Press the OK button to magnify a picture(see page 38).

4 Press the Review button to exit Review.

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NOTE: If Picture Quality is set to Best (3:2) (seepage 10), the image is displayed at a 3:2aspect ratio, as shown, with a black barat the top of the screen.

Viewing Multiple Pictures and Videos1 Press the Review button.2 Press .

NOTE: You can also press the Menu button,highlight , then press the OK button.

Thumbnails of nine pictures and videosare displayed at once.

3 Press to display the previous or next row of thumbnails.4 Press to scroll through the thumbnails one at a time.

The selected picture is highlighted in yellow.5 Press the OK button to display a single view of the selected picture.

Playing a Video1 Press the Review button.2 Press to locate a video (or highlight

one in multiple view).

3 To play or pause a video, press the OKbutton.

4 To rewind a video, press during playback.5 To replay the video, press the OK button.

6 To go to the previous or next picture or video, press .

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Deleting Pictures and Videos1 Press the Review button.

2 Press to locate a picture or video (or highlight one in multipleview), then press the Delete button.

3 Press to highlight an option, thenpress the OK button:

PICTURE or VIDEOdeletes thedisplayed picture or video.

EXITexits the Delete screen.

ALLdeletes all pictures and videos fromyour current storage location.

4 To delete other pictures and videos, press .5 To exit delete, highlight EXIT then press the OK button; or just press the

Delete button again.

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Changing Optional Review SettingsIn Review mode, press the Menu button to access optional review settings.

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.

NOTE: You can also press the Menu button,highlight , then press the OK button.

The picture is magnified. Themagnification value is displayed.

3 Press to see different parts of the picture.4 Press the OK button again to redisplay the picture at the 1X (original) size.5 Press to locate a different picture, or press the Review button to exit

Review mode.

Magnify (pictures)(page 38) Slide Show (page 41)

Play (videos) (page 36) Copy(page 44)

Share (page 47) Video Date Display (page 45)

Image Storage (page 12) Multi-up (page 36)

Protect (page 39) Picture/VideoInformation (page 45)

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Protecting Pictures and Videos FromDeletion

1 Press the Review button, then locate the picture or video to protect.2 Press the Menu button.

3 Press to highlight Protect , thenpress the OK button.

The picture or video is protected andcannot be deleted. The Protect icon

appears with the protected picture or

video.4 To remove protection, press the OK button

again.


CAUTION:

Formatting internal memory or SD/MMC card deletes all(including protected) pictures, videos, email addresses,and album names.

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Tagging Pictures/Videos for AlbumsUse the Album feature in Review mode to tag the pictures and videos in yourcamera with album names.


SecondOn Your Camera1 Press the Review button.2 Press to locate a picture, then press

the Menu button.

3 Press to highlight Album , thenpress the OK button.

4 Highlight an album folder, then press the OKbutton.

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 thepictures. When the picture you want is displayed, press the OK button.

To add the pictures to more than one album, repeat step 4 for each album.

5 To remove a selection, highlight an album name and press the OK button.To remove all album selections, select Clear All.

6 Highlight Exit, then press the OK button.

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ThirdTransfer to Your ComputerWhen you transfer the tagged pictures and videos to your computer, the KodakEasyShare software opens and categorizes your pictures and videos in the

appropriate album folder. See Kodak EasyShare software Help for details.

Running a Slide ShowUse 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.

Starting the Slide Show

1 Press the Review button, then press the Menu button.2 Press to highlight Slide Show , then press the OK button.

3 Highlight Begin Show, then press the OKbutton.

Each picture and video is displayed once,in the order in which you took them. Thenthe camera returns to the Menu screen.

4 To cancel the Slide Show, press the OKbutton.

Changing the Slide Show Display IntervalThe default interval setting displays each picture for 5 seconds. You canincrease the display interval to up to 60 seconds.

1 On the Slide Show menu, press tohighlight Interval, then press the OK button.

2 Select a display interval. To scroll throughthe seconds quickly, press and hold .

3 Press the OK button.

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Running a Continuous Slide Show LoopWhen you turn on Loop, the slide show is continuously repeated.

1 On the Slide Show menu, press tohighlight Loop, then press the OK button.


When you start a slide show, it repeatsuntil you cancel it by pressing the OKbutton or until battery power isexhausted. The Loop setting remains until

you change it.

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Displaying Pictures/Videos on a TelevisionYou can display pictures and videos on a television, computer monitor, or anydevice equipped with a video input using a Kodak EasyShare printer dock 6000and an optional audio/video cable. Purchase these and other accessories at adealer of Kodak products. Seewww.kodak.com/go/cx6200accessories .

NOTE: Image quality on a television screen may not be as good as on acomputer monitor or when printed.

Make sure the Video Out setting (NTSC or PAL) is correct (page 53).

1 Connect the audio/video cable from theprinter dock video-out port to the television

video-in port (yellow). (The cameracaptures video with no audio so it is notnecessary to connect the audio-in cablejack. Refer to your television users guidefor details.)

The camera screen turns off; thetelevision screen acts as the cameradisplay.

2 Review pictures and videos on the televisionscreen.

NOTE: The slide show stops if you connect or disconnect the cable while theslide show is running.
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Copying Pictures and VideosYou can copy pictures and videos from a card to internal memory or frominternal memory to a card.

Before you copy, make sure that:

!A card is inserted in the camera.

! The cameras picture storage location is set to the location from which youare 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.3 Highlight an option, then press the OK

button:

PICTURE or VIDEOcopies the currentpicture or video.

EXITreturns to the Review menu.

ALLcopies all pictures and videos fromyour selected storage location to the otherlocation.

A progress bar monitors the copy process until complete. (Forinformation on picture numbering, seepage 95.)

NOTE:

! Pictures and videos are copied, not moved. To remove pictures and videosfrom the original location after they are copied, delete them (see page 37).

! Tags that you applied for print, email, and Favorites are not copied.

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Displaying Video DateTo display the capture date and time (only during video playback on thecamera):

1 Press the Review button, then press the Menu button.2 Press to highlight Video Date Display , then press the OK button.



The capture date and time appear during

video playback on the camera. Thissetting remains until you change it.

Viewing Picture/Video Information1 Press the Review button, then press the Menu button.

2 Press to highlight Picture or VideoInfo, then press the OK button.

Information about the picture or video isdisplayed.

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The Share button lets you tag your pictures and videos. When they aretransferred to your computer, you can share:

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).

!Just after you take them, during Quickview (see page 19 and page 30).

!After pressing the Review button (see page 35).NOTE: Tags remain until removed. If a tagged picture or video is copied, the tag

is notcopied.

Tagged Pictures Tagged Videos

! By print

! By email

!As Favorites, for easy organization on

your computer

! By email

!As Favorites

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Tagging Pictures for Printing1 Press the Share button. Press to

locate a picture.

2 Press to highlight Print , thenpress the OK button.*

3 Press to select the number of copies(0-99). Zero removes the tag for thatpicture.

The Print icon appears in the statusarea. The default quantity is one. (To

change the default, seepage 52.)

4 Optional: You can apply a print quantity to other pictures. Press tolocate a picture. Keep the print quantity as is, or press to change it.Repeat this step until the desired print quantity is applied to the pictures.

5 Press the OK button. Then press the Share button to exit the menu.* To tag all pictures in the storage location, highlight Print All , press theOK button, then indicate the number of copies as described above. Print All isnot available in Quickview.To remove the print tagging for all pictures in the storage location, highlightCancel Prts , then press the OK button. You cannot cancel prints inQuickview.

Printing Tagged PicturesWhen you transfer the tagged pictures to your computer, the Kodak EasySharesoftware print screen opens. For details, click the Help button in the KodakEasyShare software.For more information on printing from your computer or card, see page 62.

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Tagging Pictures and Videos for EmailingFirstOn Your Computer

Use Kodak EasyShare software to create an email address book on yourcomputer. Then, copy up to 32 email addresses to the cameras internalmemory.

SecondTag On Your Camera1 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 thepictures. When the picture you want is displayed, press the OK button.

To send the pictures to more than one address, repeat step 3 for each address.

Selected addresses are checked.4 To remove a selection, highlight a checked address, then press the OK

button. To remove all email selections, highlight Clear All.

5 Highlight Exit, then press the OK button.Your selections are saved. The email icon appears in the status

area.

6 Press the Share button to exit the menu.

ThirdTransfer and EmailWhen you transfer the tagged pictures and videos to your computer, the KodakEasyShare software email screen opens and lets you send the pictures and

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Tagging Pictures and Videos as Favorites1 Press the Share button. Press to

locate a picture.

2 Press to highlight Favorite , thenpress the OK button.

The Favorite icon appears in thestatus area.

3 To remove the tag, press the OK buttonagain.

4Press the Share button to exit the menu.

Using Favorites On Your ComputerWhen you transfer Favorite pictures and videos to your computer, you can useKodak EasyShare software to retrieve, organize, and label them by subject,date, event, or any category you choose. For details, click the Help button inthe Kodak EasyShare software.

Need Help?Click the Help button in the Kodak EasyShare software for details on creatingaddress books, and printing, emailing, and organizing tagged pictures on yourcomputer.


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SettingsUse Setup to customize camera settings according to your preferences.

To Access Setup Mode/Menus1 In any mode (including Review), press the Menu button.

2 Press to highlight Setup Menu , then press the OK button.

Setup Menus

Return to previous menu Video Out (page 53)

Default Print Quantity(page 52)

Language (page 54)

Quickview (page 52) Format(page 55)

Liveview (page 53) About (page 55)

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Changing the Default Print QuantityThe Default Print Quantity setting determines the value that is displayed on theShare 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.

4 Press to select the new defaultquantity, then press the OK button.


Turning Off QuickviewAfter you take a picture or video, Quickview displays it on the camera screenfor approximately 5 seconds (see page 19and page 30). To save battery

power, turn off Quickview.1 Press the Menu button.2 Press to highlight Setup Menu , then press the OK button.3 Highlight the Quickview icon , then press the OK button.

4 Highlight Off, then press the OK button.5 Press the Menu button to exit the menu.

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Turning On Liveview in Auto ModeThe Liveview feature lets you use the camera screen as a viewfinder (seepage 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.


Liveview is now On by default. Thecamera screen is on whenever the camerais on (in Auto or Video mode). You can

still press the OK button to turn Liveviewoff and on.



Setting Video OutVideo Out is a regional setting that lets you connect your camera to a televisionor other external device using an optional Kodak EasyShare printer dock 6000and an audio/video cable (see page 43).

1 Press the Menu button.

2Press to highlight Setup Menu , then press the OK button.

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NTSC (default)used in most countries

except those in Europe and China. NorthAmerica and Japan use NTSC.

PALused in Europe and China.



Selecting a LanguageYou 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.


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Formatting Internal Memory or SD/MMCCard

CAUTION:

Formatting erases all pictures and videos, including thosethat are protected. Removing a card during formatting maydamage 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.


MEMORY CARDdeletes everything onthe card; formats the card.

CANCELexits without making a change.

INTERNAL MEMORYdeletes everythingin internal memory including email

addresses and album names; formats theinternal memory.

5 Highlight Continue Format, then press the OK button.When the formatting is complete, the Setup menu appears.

Viewing Camera Information1 Press the Menu button.2 Press to highlight Setup Menu , then press the OK button.3 Highlight About , then press the OK button.

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NOTE: To install software on computers running Windows 2000, Windows XPPro operating systems, or Mac OS X, you need administrator privileges.See your computer users guide.

Windows System Requirements! Personal computer running Windows 98, 98SE, ME, 2000, or XP

operating systems! 233 MHz processor or greater (300 MHz recommended for Windows2000 and XP operating systems)

! 64 MB of available RAM (128 MB recommended)

! 100 MB of available hard disk space

! CD-ROM drive

! Built-in USB port

! Color monitor with a minimum resolution of 800 x 600 pixels; High Color(16-bit) or True Color (24-bit) (recommended)

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Mac OS X System Requirements! Macintosh computer with a G3 or G4 processor

!Mac OS 10.1.2, minimum

! 128 MB of available RAM


! CD-ROM drive

! Built-in USB port

! Color monitor with a minimum resolution of 800 x 600 pixels; thousandsor millions of colors recommended


Mac OS 8.6 and 9.x SystemRequirements! PowerPC-based Macintosh computer

! Mac OS 8.6 or 9.x

! 64 MB of available RAM


! CD-ROM drive

! Built-in USB port

! Color monitor with a minimum resolution of 800 x 600 pixels; thousandsor millions of colors recommended


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Install the SoftwareFor information on the software applications included on the Kodak EasySharesoftware CD, click the Help button in the Kodak EasyShare software.

CAUTION:

Install Kodak EasySharesoftware before connecting thecamera or optional cameradock to the computer. Failureto do so may cause the softwareto load incorrectly.

1 Before you begin, close all softwareapplications that are open on yourcomputer (including anti-virus software).

2 Place the Kodak EasyShare software CD intothe CD-ROM drive.

3 Load the software:Windows OS-based computerif theinstall window does not appear, choose Runfrom the Start menu and type d:\setup.exe

where dis the drive letter that contains theCD.

Mac OS 8.6 or 9.xon the installwindow, click Continue.

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4 Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software.!Windows OS-based computersselect 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.xselect Easy to automatically install the most

commonly used applications.

! Mac OS Xfollow the on-screen instructions.

NOTE: When prompted, take a few minutes to electronically register yourcamera and software. This lets you receive information regardingsoftware updates and registers some of the products included with the

camera. You must be connected to your Internet service provider toregister electronically.

To register later, seewww.kodak.com/go/register.

5 If prompted, restart the computer. If you turned off anti-virus software,turn it back on. See the anti-virus software manual for details.
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ComputerCAUTION:

Install Kodak EasyShare software before connecting thecamera or optional camera dock to the computer. Failureto 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 65forconnecting with the camera dock.

! The (optional) Kodak EasyShare printer dock 6000. Purchase these andother accessories at a dealer of Kodak products. See

www.kodak.com/go/cx6200accessories .

Transferring Pictures With the USB Cable1 Turn off the camera.2 Plug the labeled end of the USB cable

into the labeled USB port on your computer.See your computer users guide for details.

3 Plug the other end of the USB cable into thelabeled USB port on the camera.

4 Turn on the camera.

NOTE:Kodak EasyShare software opens on your computer. The softwareprompts you through the transfer process.
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NOTE: Go towww.kodak.com/go/howtofor an online tutorial on connecting.

You can also use a Kodak multi-card reader or Kodak SD multimediacard reader-writer to transfer your pictures.

Printing Pictures From Your ComputerFor details on printing pictures from your computer, click the Help button inthe Kodak EasyShare software.

Ordering Prints OnlineKodak EasyShare print service (provided by Ofoto atwww.ofoto.com) is one ofthe many online print services offered in the Kodak EasyShare software. Youcan 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 albumsandhave them delivered to your door.

Printing From an Optional SD/MMC Card!Automatically print tagged pictures when you insert your card into a printer

with an SD/MMC slot. See your printer users guide for details.

! Make prints at an SD/MMC-capable Kodak picture maker. (Contact alocation prior to visiting. Seewww.kodak.com/go/picturemaker.)

! Take the card to your local photo retailer for professional printing.

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6000The 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. Seewww.kodak.com/go/cx6200accessories .

Camera Dock 6000 Package Contents1 Camera dock 6000 (with universal insert

installed)

2 AC power adapter, 5-volt

Your AC adapter may differ from the onepictured.

3 Kodak EasyShare Ni-MH rechargeablebattery pack

4 Quick Start Guide (not shown)

CAUTION:

Do not use the AC power adapter, 5-volt to power yourcamera without the dock. It is not compatible with yourcamera alone.

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Installing the Custom Camera InsertAuniversal insertis pre-installed in the camera dock. It allows all KodakEasyShare CX/DX6000 series and LS600 series cameras to use the cameradock.

Acustom insertis included with your camera. It provides a perfect fit foryour Kodak EasyShare CX6200 digital camera.

Remove the Universal Insert1 Place your thumbs in the indents in the

front of the universal insert; press in andlift.

2 Lift the insert at the side edge and removethe insert from the dock.

3 Save the universal insert as a spare.

Install the Custom Insert1 Position the custom insert so the cutout

lines up with the connector on the cameradock.

2 Fit the insert into the groove in the dock andsnap it into place.

You can purchase a custom insert for yourcamera at dealer of Kodak products. See

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Connecting the Camera Dock 6000After the Kodak EasyShare software is loaded (see page 57), connect thecamera 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 dockwhen you are connecting to power and the computer.

1 Plug the labeled end of the USB cableinto the labeled USB port on your computer.

See your computer users guide for details.2 Plug the other end of the USB cable into thesquare USB connector on the back of thecamera dock.

3 Plug the AC adapter into the round powerconnector on the back of the camera dockand into a power outlet.

Your AC adapter may differ from the one

pictured or may have additional plugs.Use the plug that accommodates yourtype of power outlet.

IMPORTANT: Use only the AC adapter, 5-volt included with thecamera dock 6000. Other adapters may cause damageto your camera, camera dock, or AC adapter.

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Installing the Rechargeable BatteryYou received non-rechargeable batteries with your camera. To take fulladvantage of your camera dock 6000, replace the batteries with the KodakEasyShare Ni-MH rechargeable battery pack that is packaged with the cameradock.

1 Open the battery door on the bottom of thecamera.

2 Install the Ni-MH rechargeable battery packas illustrated.

CAUTION:The battery pack can only beinserted into the camera in theorientation shown. If thebattery pack does not easilyinstall, reposition it and tryagain. DO NOT FORCE IT. Doingso can damage your camera.

3 Close the battery door.

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Docking the CameraTo charge the battery or to transfer pictures and videos from the camera to thecomputer:

1 Flip down the camera dock foot.

The camera dock now sits at the properangle for viewing the camera screen.

2 Turn off the camera.

3 Match the connector and alignment pins onthe camera dock to the camera. Push downuntil the camera is securely seated.

The Transfer light glows green whenthe camera is seated.

If a rechargeable battery is in the camera,

the first battery charging light glowsgreen.

The camera is now powered by thecamera dock instead of the camerabatteries.

NOTE: If the Kodak EasyShare Ni-MH rechargeable battery pack requirescharging, charging begins (see page 68).

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Charging the Battery1 Make sure the Kodak EasyShare Ni-MH

rechargeable batterypack is installed in thecamera (see page 66).

2 Turn off the camera and place it in thecamera dock (see page 67).

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. If the camera is left in the camera

dock with the power on, charging resumes when the camera enters autopower-off (see page 97).

! Charging is suspended during picture transfer.

Charging Lights Status

Charginglights

Charging Lights Cause

Green lights

Camera is properly docked. Battery is either beingchecked or is less than half charged.

Battery is more than half charged.

Battery is fully charged.

Red light(blinking)

Battery is not properly installed (see page 66).

Battery or connector pin is damaged.

Camera and battery have been exposed to extreme

temperatures. Slowly return to room temperature.No lights Camera is not properly seated in the camera dock.

AC adapter is not connected.

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Transferring Pictures With the DockAfter 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 thecamera dock.

2 Push the Transfer button.

The Transfer light blinks green while thepictures and videos are transferring.

Messages about the transfer status appear

on the camera screen. Kodak EasySharesoftware automatically opens on yourcomputer.

NOTE: After transferring, the camera dock resumes charging as necessary.

Transfer Light Status

Need Help Using the Software?For details on transferring, organizing, printing, emailing, and editing yourpictures, click the Help button in the Kodak EasyShare software screens.

Transfer

buttonTransferlight

Light Cause

Steady The camera is properly seated in the camera dock. The cameradock is connected to AC power and to a computer via the USBcable.

Blinking Pictures are being transferred to the computer.

Off The camera is not seated in the camera dock (page 67).

The camera dock is not plugged into AC power (page 65).

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Reviewing Pictures and VideosWhen the camera is in the dock, the camera is powered by the dock, not thecamera 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 thecamera dock.

2 Press the Review button to display the lastpicture or video taken. See page 35 fordetails.

You can perform any camera function with

the camera in the dock (ex., run a slideshow, check or change settings).

Camera Dock 6000 Specifications

Reviewbutton

SpecificationsKodak EasyShare camera dock 6000

Communication

with computer

USB Cable (included with Kodak EasyShare

cameras)Dimensions(without insert)

Width

Depth

Height

Weight

6.1 in. (155 mm)

3.7 in. (94.5 mm)

1.2 in.(31 mm)

6.0 oz (170 g)

Transfer light (page 69) Indicates connection/transfer

Charging lights (page 68) Indicate charging status and errorconditions

Input voltage 5 0.25 V DC

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TroubleshootingCamera Dock 6000

Earlier Cameras and DocksYour Kodak EasyShare camera dock 6000 requires a Kodak EasyShareCX/DX6000 or LS600 series digital camera.

Earlier camera models (Kodak EasyShare 4000 series and previous) requirethe original Kodak EasyShare camera dock or camera dock II.

Problem Cause Solution

Pictures are nottransferred tothe computer

AC adapter or USBcable is not securelyconnected.

Check the connections (page 65).

Software is notinstalled.

Install the software (page 57).

Too many applicationsrunning on computer.

Close all software applicationsand try again.

Camera was removedfrom the camera dockduring picture transfer.

Replace the camera on thecamera dock and press theTransfer button.

Transfer button was notpressed.

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When you have questions about your camera or camera dock 6000, start here.Additional technical information is available in the ReadMe file located on theKodak EasyShare software CD. For updates to Troubleshooting information, see

www.kodak.com/go/cx6200support.

Camera Problems

Problem Cause SolutionCamera does notturn on.

Battery is not properlyinstalled.

Reinstall the battery (page 4).

Battery is not charged. Recharge the battery (page 68).

Camera does notturn off.

A non-approved batterymay be in the camera.

Use the battery that came withyour camera, or an approvedreplacement battery (page 14).

Picturesremainingnumber does notdecrease aftertaking a picture.

The picture does nottake up enough space todecrease the number.

The camera is operatingnormally. Continue takingpictures.

You did not take apicture.

Use Review(page 35) orQuickview (page 19) to makesure a picture was taken.
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Shutter buttondoes not work.

Camera is not turnedon.

Turn on the camera(page 6).

The camera isprocessing a picture;the ready light (near the

viewfinder) is blinkingred.

Wait until the ready light stopsblinking red before attemptingto take another picture.

The card or internalmemory is full.

Transfer pictures to thecomputer (page 61), deletepictures from the camera(page 37), switch storagelocations (page 12), or insert acard with available memory(page 11).

The Shutter button wasnot pressed.

For best pictures, see page 17.

Part of the picture

is missing.(Also see Storedpictures arecorrupted.)

Something was

blocking the lens whenthe picture was taken.

Keep hands, fingers, or other

objects away from the lens whentaking pictures.

Your eye or the picturewas not centeredcorrectly in the

viewfinder or camerascreen.

Leave space around subjectwhen centering picture inviewfinder or camera screen.

Stored pictures

are corrupted.

The card was removed

or the battery expiredwhile the ready lightwas blinking.

Retake picture. Do not remove

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In Review mode,you do not see a

picture (or theexpected picture)on the camerascreen.

The camera may not beaccessing the correct

storage location.

Check the picture storagelocation setting (page 12).

Picture is toodark.

Flash is not on. Turn on the flash (page 21).

The subject is too faraway for the flash tohave an effect.

Move so there is no more than7.9 ft (2.4 m) between thecamera and the subject.

The subject is in front ofa bright light (backlit).

Use Fill flash (page 21) orchange your position so light isnot behind the subject.

Not enough light. Increase ExposureCompensation (page 24).

Picture is toolight.

The flash is not needed. Change to Auto flash or Flash Off(page 21).

The subject was tooclose for flash.

Move so there is at least 1.6 ft(0.5 m) between camera andsubject.

Too much light. Decrease ExposureCompensation (page 24).



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In Review mode, ablue screen is

displayed insteadof a picture.

The picture has nothumbnail or an

unrecognizedthumbnail.

Transfer the picture to thecomputer (page 61), or delete

the picture (page 37).

Picture is notclear.

The lens is dirty. Clean the lens (page 94).

Subject too close whentaking picture.

Move so there is at least 19.7 in.(50 cm) between the cameraand the subject.

Subject or the camera

moved while the picturewas taken.

Place the camera on a flat, steady

surface or use a tripod.

The subject is too faraway for the flash to beeffective.

Move so there is no more than7.9 ft (2.4 m) between thecamera and the subject.

Slide show doesnot run onexternal video

device.

Video Out setting isincorrect.

Adjust the camera Video Outsetting (NTSC or PAL,page 53).

External device is setincorrectly.

See the external devices usersguide.

Camera freezesup when a card isinserted orremoved.

Camera detected anerror when the card

was inserted orremoved.

Turn the camera off, then backon. Make sure the camera isturned off before inserting orremoving a card.



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Camera/Computer Communications


The computercannotcommunicate

with thecamera.

(Forcommunicationproblems with

a camera dock6000, seepage 65.)

There is a problem withthe configuration of theUSB port on thecomputer.

See this file on the EasySharesoftware CD: USB.html Or, go to:

www.kodak.com/go/camerasupport

Camera power is off. Turn on the camera (page 6).

Battery is not charged. Recharge the battery (page 68).

Some Advanced Power

Management utilities onlaptops turn off ports tosave battery life.

See the Power Management section

of the laptop users guide to disablethis feature.

USB cable is notsecurely connected.

Connect cable to cameraandcomputer port (page 61).

Software is not installed. Install the software(page 57).

Software is installedincorrectly. Disconnect the USB cable. Close allopen applications. Uninstall, thenre-install the software (page 57).To uninstall, go to Start/Settings/Control Panel/Add/RemovePrograms.

Too many applicationsare running on the

computer.

Disconnect camera from thecomputer. Close all software

applications, reconnect camera.The Battery Monitor orsimilar software runsconstantly.

Close that software before startingthe Kodak software.
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SD/MMC Cards and Internal Memory

Cannot transferpictures.

(The Add NewHardware

Wizard cannotlocate drivers.)

Software is not installed. Disconnect USB cable. (If usingcamera dock, disconnect cable and

remove camera from dock). InstallEasyShare software (page 57).

Software is installedincorrectly.

Disconnect the USB cable. Close allopen applications. Uninstall, thenre-install the software (page 57).To uninstall, go to Start/Settings/Control Panel/Add/RemovePrograms.


The cameradoes notrecognize

SD/MMC card.

The card may not beSD/MMC certified.

Purchase a certified SD/MMC card.

The card may be

corrupt.

Reformat the card (page 55).

Caution: Formatting erases allpictures and videos, includingprotected files.

Card is not properlyinserted in camera.

Insert a card into the slot, then pushto seat (page 11).

Camera freezesup when a card

is inserted orremoved.

Camera detects anerror when the card

was inserted orremoved.

Turn the camera off, then back on.

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Camera Screen Messages

Memory cardfull

Storage is full. Transfer pictures and videos to thecomputer, then delete them from

the camera.The maximumnumber of files orfolders is reached (orother directoryconcern).

Transfer pictures and videos to thecomputer, then format the card orinternal memory (page 55).

Caution: Formatting a card erasesall pictures and videos, includingprotected files. (Formatting internalmemory also erases email

addresses and album names. Torestore addresses and albums, seeKodak EasyShare software Help.)

Message Cause Solution

No images to display There are no picturesin the current storagelocation.

Change picture storagelocation setting (page 12).

Memory card requiresformatting

The card is corruptedor formatted foranother digital camera.

Insert a new card or formatthe card (page 55).

Caution: Formatting erasesall pictures and videos,including protected files.

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Internal memoryrequires formatting

The camera internalmemory is corrupted.

Format the internalmemory (page 55).

Caution: Formatting erasesall pictures and videos,including protected files.(Formatting internalmemory also erases emailaddresses and albumnames. To restore them,see Kodak EasyShare

software Help.)

Internal memorycannot be read (Pleaseformat internalmemory)

Remove USB cable incamera

Restart computer ifneeded

USB cable is connectedto camera.

Unplug the USB cable fromthe camera.

No memory card (Filesnot copied)

There is no card in thecamera. Pictures werenot copied.

Insert a card (page 11).

Not enough space tocopy files (Files notcopied)

There is not enoughspace in the location

you are copying to(internal memory orthe card).

Delete pictures from thelocation you are copying to(page 37), or insert a newcard.

Read-only memorycard, change to

internal memory tocapture

The card in the camerais write-protected.

To take a picture, insert anew card or change storage

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Memory card isprotected (Reset

switch on memorycard)

Switch on card is inwrite-protect position.

Reset the switch as shownon camera screen.

Memory card is locked(Insert new memorycard)

The card iswrite-protected.

To take a picture, insert anew card or change storagelocation to internalmemory (page 12).

Memory card isunusable (Insert newmemory card)

The card is slow,corrupted, orunreadable.

Insert a new card(page 11).

Recording stopped.Record in internalmemory (Card speed isslow)

Card cannot be used totake videos.

Change storage location tointernal memory(page 12). Use this card totake pictures only.

Memory card is full(Cannot save album

tagging)

There is no spaceremaining.

Insert a new card(page 11), transfer

pictures (page 61), ordelete pictures (page 37).Internal memory is full(Cannot save albumtagging)

Memory card is full(Cannot save sharetagging)

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Date and time havebeen reset

This is the first time youturned on the camera;

or the battery has beenremoved for anextended period oftime; or the battery isexhausted.

Reset the clock (page 8).

High cameratemperature. (Camera

will be turned off.)

The internaltemperature of thecamera is too high for

the camera to operate.The viewfinder lightglows red and thecamera turns off.

Leave the camera off forseveral minutes, then turnit back on.

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