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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

Eastman Kodak Company 

343 State Street 

Rochester, New York 14650 

© Eastman Kodak Company, 2003 

All screen images are simulated. 

Kodak and EasyShare are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company. 

P/N 6B8807

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1 Microphone 6 Shutter button 

2 Light sensor 7 Mode dial/Power 

3 Self Timer/Video light 8 Speaker 

4 Wrist strap post 9 Flash unit 

5 Grip 10 Viewfinder 

Side View 

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11 Lens/Lens cover 

1 A/V Out, for television viewing 

2 Slot for optional SD/MMC card 

3 USB Port 

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Back View 

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 

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Top and Bottom Views 

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1 Speaker 5 Locator for EasyShare camera dock or printer dock 

2 Power light 6 Dock connector 

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3 Mode dial/Power 7 Tripod socket/locator for EasyShare camera dock or 

printer dock 

4 Shutter button 8 Battery door 

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1 Table of contents 

1 Getting started ........................................................................... 1 

Package contents.............................................................................. 1 

Installing the software first ................................................................ 1 

Loading the batteries ........................................................................ 2 

Important battery information ........................................................... 3 

Turning the camera on and off .......................................................... 4 

Setting the date and time.................................................................. 5 

Checking camera and picture status .................................................. 6 

Storing pictures on an 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 

3 Reviewing pictures and videos ................................................. 24 

Viewing single pictures and videos .................................................. 24 

Viewing multiple pictures and videos............................................... 24 

Playing a video................................................................................ 25 

Deleting pictures and videos............................................................ 25 

Changing optional review settings................................................... 26 

Magnifying pictures......................................................................... 26 

Protecting pictures and videos from deletion.................................... 27 

Tagging pictures/videos for albums.................................................. 27 

Running a slide show ...................................................................... 28 

Copying pictures and videos............................................................ 30 

Viewing picture/video information ................................................... 30

Table of contents 

4 Installing the software ............................................................. 31 

Minimum system requirements ........................................................ 31 

Install the software ......................................................................... 32 

5 Sharing pictures and videos ..................................................... 33 

When can I tag my 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 

Camera specifications ..................................................................... 49 

Tips, safety, maintenance ................................................................ 51 

Storage capacities ........................................................................... 51 

Power-saving features..................................................................... 52 

Upgrading your software and firmware............................................ 52 

Regulatory compliance .................................................................... 53 

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1 Getting started 

Package contents 

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1 Camera with wrist strap 4 USB cable 

2 Custom dock insert (for EasyShare 

camera dock or printer dock) 

3 2 AA non-rechargeable starter 

batteries 

Not shown: User’s guide (may be provided on a CD), Start Here! guide, 

Kodak EasyShare software CD. Contents may change without notice. 

Installing the software first 

5 Audio/Video cable (for viewing 

pictures and videos on television) 

IMPORTANT: Install the software from the Kodak EasyShare software CD before 

connecting the camera (or dock) to the computer. Otherwise, the 

software may load incorrectly. See the Start Here! guide or 

Installing the software, page 31. 

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Loading the batteries 

Getting started 

Two AA non-rechargeable starter batteries are included with your camera. For 

information on replacing batteries and extending battery life, see page 3. 

1 Turn the Mode dial to Off. 

2 On the bottom of the camera, slide the battery 

door and lift to open. 

3 Insert the AA batteries as shown. 

4 Close the battery door. 

If you purchased an optional Kodak EasyShare 

Ni-MH rechargeable battery pack (also 

included with the Kodak EasyShare camera 

dock or printer dock), insert it as shown. 

If you purchased an optional Kodak CRV3 

lithium battery (non-rechargeable), insert it as 

shown. 

See Kodak battery replacement types/battery 

life for the other types of batteries you can use 

in your camera. 

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Important battery information 

Kodak battery replacement types/battery life 

Use the following types of batteries. Actual battery life may vary based on 

usage. 

We do not recommend or support alkaline batteries. For acceptable 

battery life, and to make sure your camera operates dependably, use the 

replacement batteries listed above. 

Extending battery life 

■ Limit the following activities that quickly deplete battery power: 

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CRV3 lithium battery 

AA (2) lithium batteries 

Ni-MH rechargeable battery 

pack* (per charge) 

AA (2) Ni-MH rechargeable 

batteries (per charge) 

AA (2) non-rechargeable 

150 - 250 

Kodak digital starter batteries 

(included with camera) 

0 500 

Battery Life (Approx. number of pictures) 

– Reviewing your pictures on the camera screen (see page 24) 

– Using the camera screen as a viewfinder (see page 10) 

– Excessive use of the flash 

200 - 300 

200 - 300 

250 - 350 

* Included with the Kodak EasyShare camera dock and printer dock 

350 - 500 

■ Dirt on the battery contacts can affect battery life. Wipe the contacts with a 

clean, dry cloth before loading batteries in the camera. 

■ Battery performance is reduced at temperatures below 41° F (5° C). When 

using your camera in cold weather, carry spare batteries and keep them 

warm. Do not discard cold batteries that do not work; when they return to 

room temperature, they may be usable.

Visit www.kodak.com/go/cx7430accessories for: 


Kodak EasyShare camera dock—powers your camera, transfers pictures 

to your computer, and charges the included Kodak EasyShare Ni-MH 

rechargeable battery pack. 

Kodak EasyShare printer dock—powers your camera, makes 

4 x 6 prints with or without a computer, transfers pictures, and charges the 

included Kodak EasyShare Ni-MH rechargeable battery pack. 

Kodak 3-volt AC adapter—powers your camera 

IMPORTANT: Do not use a 5-volt AC adapter (included with the Kodak EasyShare 

camera dock or printer dock) to power your camera. 

For more information on batteries, see 

www.kodak.com/global/en/service/batteries/batteryUsage.jhtml 

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, see the Rechargeable 

Battery Recycling Corporation Web site at www.rbrc.com. 

Turning the camera on and off 

■ Turn the Mode dial from Off to any other 

position. 

The Power light turns on. The Ready light blinks 

green while the camera performs a self-check, 

then turns off when the camera is ready. 

■ To turn off the camera, turn the Mode dial to 

Off. 

The camera completes operations that 

are in process. 

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Changing the display 

If you want to Then do this 

Turn the camera screen on or off. Press the OK button. 

Change the camera screen setting so 

that it is on whenever the camera is on. 

See Liveview, page 21. 

Show/Hide the status icons. Press . 

Setting the date and time 

Setting the date & time, first time 

The Date and Time have been reset message appears the first time you 

turn on the camera or if the battery is removed for an extended time. 

1 SET DATE & TIME is highlighted. Press the OK button. 

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(Select Cancel to set the date and time at a later time.) 

2 Go to step 4 below, Setting the date & time, anytime. 

Setting the date & time, anytime 

1 Turn on 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 adjust the date and time. Press to advance to the next 

setting. 

5 When finished, press the OK button. 

6 Press the Menu button to exit the menu. 

NOTE: Depending on your computer operating system, Kodak EasyShare software may let your 

computer update the camera clock when you connect the camera. See the EasyShare 

software Help for details.

Checking camera and picture status 


The icons that appear on the camera screen indicate the active camera and 

picture settings. If is displayed in the status area, press the Flash/Status 

button to display additional settings. Press to show/hide the status icons. 

Capture mode screen 

Only the active camera settings are displayed: 

Self Timer/Burst 

Date stamp 

Album name 

Mode 

description 

Zoom 

digital 

telephoto 

wide 

Review screen 

Scroll arrows 

Flash 

Picture/video quality 

Pictures/time remaining 

Storage location 

Exposure 

metering 

White balance 

ISO 

Camera mode 

Low battery 

(flashing = exhausted) 

Exposure compensation 

Print tag/number of prints Protect 

Favorite tag 

Picture/video number 

Email tag 

Image storage 

location 

Scroll arrows 

Review mode 

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Flash/Status screen 

Press the Flash/Status button. The current camera status icons are displayed in 

the bottom half of the Flash screen. 

Storing pictures on an SD/MMC card 

Your camera has 16 MB of internal memory. You can purchase optional 

SD/MMC cards for removable, reusable storage for your pictures and videos. 

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Other settings 

CAUTION: 

The card can only be inserted one way; forcing it may 

damage the camera or card. 

Do not insert or remove a card when the green ready light 

is blinking; doing so may damage your pictures, card, or 

camera. 

To insert an SD/MMC card: 

Notched 

corner 

1 Turn off the camera. 

2 Open the card door. 

3 Orient the card as shown 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 the camera. Push the card in, then release it. 

When the card is partially ejected, pull it out. 

See page 51 for storage capacities. Purchase SD/MMC cards at a dealer of 

Kodak products or www.kodak.com/go/cx7430accessories.

2 Taking pictures and videos 

Taking a picture 

1 Turn the Mode dial to the mode you want to use. See page 9 for mode 

descriptions. 

The camera screen displays the mode name and description. To interrupt the 

description, press any button. 

2 Use the viewfinder or camera screen to frame your subject. (Press the OK 

button to turn the camera screen on. See page 10.) 

Taking a video 

1 Turn the Mode dial to Video . 

3 Press the Shutter button halfway to set the 

exposure and focus. 

4 When the ready light turns green, continue 

pressing the Shutter button completely 

down to take the picture. 

When the ready light blinks green, the picture is 

being saved; you can still take pictures. If the 

ready light is red, wait until it turns green. 

2 Use the viewfinder or camera screen to frame your subject. 

3 Press the Shutter button completely down and release. To stop recording, 

press and release the Shutter button again. 

NOTE: If you prefer, press the Shutter button completely down and hold it for more than 2 

seconds to begin recording. To stop recording, release the Shutter button. 

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Taking pictures and videos 

Camera modes 

Use this mode For 

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Auto General picture-taking. Automatically sets exposure, focus, 

and flash. 

Portrait Full-frame portraits of people. Subject is sharp and the 

background is indistinct. Automatically fires a low-level fill 

flash. Subject should be at least 2 ft (0.6 m) away and fill 

the frame with a head and shoulders pose. 

Sport Subjects that are in motion. Shutter speed is fast. 

Night Night scenes or low-light conditions. Place the camera on a 

flat, steady surface or use a tripod. Due to slow shutter 

speeds, advise people to stay still for a few seconds after 

flash fires. 

Landscape Distant subjects. Flash does not fire unless you turn it on. 

Auto-focus framing marks (page 11) are not available in 

Landscape. 

Close-up Close subjects 5.1-27.6 in. (13-70 cm) from the lens in 

Wide Angle; 8.7-27.6 in.(22-70 cm) in Telephoto. Use 

available light instead of flash if possible. Use the camera 

screen to frame the subject. 

Favorites 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 pictures and videos on your card or in 

your camera’s internal memory. The lens is not extended, 

and you cannot take a picture. 

Video Capture video with sound. See Taking a video, page 8.


Using the camera screen as a viewfinder 

IMPORTANT: The Liveview feature quickly depletes battery power; use it 

sparingly. 

1 Turn the Mode dial to any Still position. 

OK Framing marks 

2 Press the OK button to turn on the camera 

screen. 

3 Frame your subject in the camera screen. 

For more about auto-focus framing marks, see 

page 11. 

4 Press the Shutter button halfway and hold 

to set the exposure and focus. When the 

framing marks change color, press the rest 

of the way down to take the picture. 

5 To turn off the camera screen, press the OK 

button. 

To make the camera screen turn on whenever the camera is on, see Liveview, 

page 21. 

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Using the auto-focus framing marks 

When using the camera screen as a viewfinder, framing marks indicate where 

the camera is focusing. For the best possible pictures, the camera attempts to 

focus on foreground subjects, even if the subjects are not centered in the 

scene. 

NOTE: This procedure does not apply to videos. 

1 Press the OK button to turn on the camera screen. 

2 Press the Shutter button halfway and hold. 

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When the framing marks turn red, focus is accomplished. 

Framing 

marks 

While the shutter button is pressed halfway: 

Center focus 

Center wide focus 

Side focus 

Center and side focus 

Left and right focus 

3 Press the Shutter button the rest of the way down to take the picture. 

4 If the camera is not focusing on the desired subject (or if the framing marks 

disappear and the Ready light blinks red), release your finger, recompose 

the scene, and go to Step 2. 

NOTE: Framing marks appear only when the camera screen is on. 

Framing marks do not appear in Landscape mode.


Reviewing the picture or video just taken 

After you take a picture or video, the camera screen displays a Quickview for 

approximately 5 seconds. While the picture or video is displayed, you can: 

Delete 

■ Review: If you take no action, the 

picture/video is saved. 

■ Play (video): Press the OK button to play the 

video. Press to adjust the volume. 

■ Share: Press the Share button to tag a 

picture/video for email or as a favorite, or to 

tag a picture for print. (See page 33.) 

■ Delete: Press the Delete button while the 

picture/video and are displayed. 

OK Share 

NOTE: Only the final picture of a burst series (see page 17) is 

displayed during Quickview. If you select Delete, all 

pictures in the burst series are deleted. To delete 

selectively, do so in Review (see page 25). 

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Using optical zoom 

Use optical zoom to get up to 3X closer to your subject. Optical zoom is 

effective when the lens is no closer than 23.6 in. (60 cm) to the subject or 5.1 

in. (13 cm) in Close-up mode. You can change optical zoom before (but not 

during) video recording. 

1 Use the viewfinder or camera screen to frame 

your subject. 

2 Press Telephoto (T) to zoom in. Press Wide 

Angle (W) to zoom out. 

If the camera screen is turned on, the zoom 

indicator shows when you are in optical or digital 

Zoom indicator 

zoom. 

Digital zoom 

range 3 Press the Shutter button halfway and hold 

to set the exposure and focus, then press the 

Optical zoom 

range 

rest of the way down to take the picture. 

(When taking videos, press and release the 

Shutter button.) 

Using digital zoom 

Use digital zoom in any still mode to get an additional 4X magnification 

beyond optical zoom. Combined zoom settings are from 3.6X to 12X in 0.6X 

increments. You must turn on the camera screen to activate digital zoom. 

1 Press the OK button to turn on the camera screen. 

2 Press the Telephoto (T) button to the optical zoom limit (3X). Release the 

button, then press it again. 

The camera screen displays the zoomed image and the zoom indicator. 

3 Press the Shutter button halfway and hold to set the exposure and 

focus, then press the rest of the way down to take the picture. 

NOTE: You cannot use digital zoom for video recording. 

IMPORTANT: You may notice a decrease in printed image quality when using 

digital zoom. The blue slider on the zoom indicator pauses, then 

turns red when the picture quality reaches the limit for an 

acceptable 4 x 6-inch print. 

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Using the flash 


Use the flash when you take pictures at night, indoors, or outdoors in heavy 

shadows. You can change the flash setting in any Still mode; the default flash 

setting is restored when you exit the mode or turn off the camera. 

Turning on the flash 

Flash Mode Flash Fires 

Auto 

Flash 

Off Never 

Flash Range 

Wide Angle 2-11.8 ft (0.6-3.6 m) 

Telephoto 2-6.9 ft (0.6-2.1 m) 

Press the button to scroll 

Flash/status button 

through the flash options. 

The active flash icon is displayed 

in the camera screen status area. 

When the lighting conditions require it. 

Fill Every time you take a picture, regardless of the lighting 

conditions. Use when the subject is in shadow or is “backlit” 

(when the sun is behind the subject). 

Red-eye Once, so the subject’s eyes become accustomed to the flash, 

then fires again when the picture is taken. (If the lighting 

conditions require flash but do not require Red-eye reduction, 

the flash may fire only once.) 

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Flash settings in each mode 

For the best possible pictures, flash settings are preset for each capture mode. 

Icon Capture 

mode 

* When you change to Red-eye in these modes, it remains until you change it. 

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Default 

flash 

setting 

Available flash 

settings 

(press the Flash button 

to change) 

Auto Auto* Auto, Flash Off, Fill 

Flash, Red-eye 

Portrait Fill* 

Sport Auto 

Night Auto* 

Landscape Off 

Close-up Off 

To return to the 

default flash setting: 

Exit the mode or turn off 

the camera. 

Video Off None Flash cannot be turned 

on. 

Burst Off

Putting yourself in the picture 


The Self Timer creates a 10-second delay between the time you press the 

Shutter button and the time the picture is taken. 

1 Place the camera on a flat surface or tripod. 

2 In any Still mode, press the Self Timer button . 

The Self Timer icon appears in the status area. 

3 Compose the scene. Then press the Shutter button halfway and hold to 

set the exposure and focus, then press the rest of the way down. Move 

so that you are in the scene. 

The Self Timer light blinks slowly for 8 seconds (then quickly for 2 seconds) 

before the picture is taken. The Self Timer turns off after you take the picture or 

if you change modes. 

To cancel the Self Timer before the picture is taken, press the Self Timer 

button. (The Self Timer setting remains active.) 

To turn off the Self Timer, press the Self Timer button twice. 

Putting yourself in the video 

1 Place the camera on a flat surface or tripod. 

2 Turn the Mode dial to Video , then press the Self Timer button . 

3 Compose the scene, then press the Shutter button completely down. Move 

so that you are in the scene. 

NOTE: The default video length is Unlimited. The video will stop when you press the Shutter 

button or when no storage space remains. To change the video length, see Video Length, 

page 21. 

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Taking a burst series of pictures 

Burst lets you to take up to 6 pictures in quick succession (approximately 3 

frames per second). Burst is ideal for capturing sporting events or objects in 

motion. Flash and Self Timer are disabled when you use Burst. 

Turn on burst 

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Burst 

Icon 

Burst 

button 

In any Still mode, press the Self Timer/Burst 

button twice. 

The Burst icon appears in the status area. 

NOTE: The setting remains until you change it or turn off the 


Take the burst pictures 

1 Press the Shutter button halfway and hold to set the auto-focus and 

exposure for all the pictures in the sequence. 

2 Press the Shutter button the rest of the way down and hold it to take 

the pictures. 

The camera takes up to 6 pictures in quick succession. It stops taking pictures 

when you release the Shutter button, when 6 pictures are taken, or when there 

is no more storage space. 

Exposure, focus, white balance, and orientation are set for the first picture 

and applied to all pictures.

Changing picture-taking settings 


You can change settings to get the best results from your camera: 

1 Press the Menu button. (Some settings are unavailable in some modes.) 

2 Press to highlight the setting you wish to change, then press the OK 

button. 

3 Choose an option, then press the OK button. 

4 Press the Menu button to exit. 

Setting Icon Options 

Exposure Compensation 

(still mode) 

Choose how much light 

enters the camera. 

This setting remains until 

you turn the Mode dial or 

turn off the camera. 

Picture Quality 

Choose a picture resolution. 


you change it. 

Video Quality 

Choose a video resolution. 



If pictures are too light, decrease the value. 

If pictures are too dark, increase the value. 

NOTE: When the camera screen is on in any still 

capture mode, press then to 

adjust exposure compensation. When 

satisfied, press again. 

Exposure Compensation returns to zero if 

Long Time Exposure is set. 

Unavailable in Video mode. 

Best —4 M pixels; for printing up to 

20 x 30 in. (50 x 76 cm). 

Best (3:2) —3.5 M pixels; ideal for 

printing 4 x 6 in. (10 x 15 cm) prints without 

cropping. Also for printing up to 20 x 30 in. 

(50 x 76 cm); some cropping may result. 

Better —2.1 M pixels; for printing up to 

8 x 10 in. (20 x 25 cm). 

Good —1.1 M pixels; for emailing, 

Internet, screen display, or for conserving 

space. 

Best —higher resolution and file size. 

Video plays in a 640 x 480 pixel window 

(VGA). 

Good —lower resolution and file size. 

Video plays in a 320 x 240 pixel window 

(QVGA). 

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White Balance 

Choose your lighting 

condition. 




ISO Speed 

Control the camera’s 

sensitivity to light. 




Color Mode 

Choose color tones. 




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Auto (default)—automatically corrects 

white balance. Ideal for general picture 

taking. 

Daylight—for pictures in natural lighting. 

Tungsten—corrects the orange cast of 

household light bulbs. Ideal for indoor 

pictures under tungsten or halogen lighting 

without flash. 

Fluorescent—corrects the green cast of 

fluorescent lighting. Ideal for indoor pictures 

under fluorescent lighting without flash. 


Choose a lower ISO setting in brightly lit 

scenes; use a higher ISO setting for low-light 

scenes. Choose Auto (default), 80, 100, 200, 

400. 

NOTE: ISO returns to Auto when the camera is 

set to Sport, Night, or Portrait mode, or 

during Long Time Exposure. 


Color (default)—for color pictures. 

Black & White—for black-and-white 

pictures. 

Sepia—for pictures with a reddish-brown, 

antique look. 

NOTE: EasyShare software also lets you change a 

color picture to black-and-white or sepia. 

Unavailable in Video mode.


Exposure Metering 

Evaluate light levels at 

specific areas of a scene. 




Focus Zone 

Select a large or concentrated 

area of focus. 




Long Time Exposure 

Choose how long the shutter 

stays open. 




Image Storage 

Choose a storage location for 

pictures and videos. 




Multi-pattern (default)—evaluates 

lighting conditions throughout the image to 

give an optimum picture exposure. Ideal for 

general picture taking. 

Center-weight—evaluates the lighting 

conditions of the subject centered in the 

viewfinder. Ideal for backlit subjects. 

Center-spot—similar to Center-weight, 

except the metering is concentrated on a 

smaller area of the subject centered in the 

viewfinder. Ideal when you need an exact 

exposure of a specific area in the picture. 


Multi-zone (default)—evaluates 3 zones 

to give an even picture focus. Ideal for 

general picture taking. 

Center-zone—evaluates the small area 

centered in the viewfinder. Ideal when 

precise focus of a specific area in the picture 

is needed. 

NOTE: For the best pictures, the camera is set to 

Multi-zone when in Landscape mode. 


To leave the shutter open longer, increase 

the value. 

NOTE: When Long Time Exposure is set, Exposure 

Compensation is set to zero and ISO is set 

to Auto. 

Unavailable in Portrait, Sport, Close-up, or 

Video mode. 

Auto (default)—the camera uses the card 

if one is in the camera. If not, the camera 

uses internal memory. 

Internal Memory—the camera always 

uses internal memory, even if a card is 

installed. 

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Set Album 

Choose Album names. 

Video Length 

Choose video duration. 

Setup Menu 

Choose additional settings. 

Customizing your camera 

Use Setup to customize your camera settings. 

1 In any mode, press the Menu button. 

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

3 Press to highlight the setting you wish to change, then press the OK 

button. 

4 Choose an option, then press the OK button. 

5 Press the Menu button to exit. 

Setting 

Return to previous menu. 

Icon Options 

Liveview 

Change Liveview default to on or off. 

(For more information, see page 10.) 

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On or Off. 

Pre-select album names before you take 

pictures or videos. Then, all the pictures or 

videos you take are tagged with those album 

names. See page 23. 

Unlimited— (default, as long as there is 

room on the card or internal memory, or until 

the Shutter button is pressed.) 

5, 15, or 30—seconds 

See Customizing your camera. 

On 

Off (default) 

Camera Sounds All On (default) 

Shutter Only 

All Off 

Date & Time See page 5.


Video Out 

Choose the regional setting that lets you 

connect the camera to a television or 

other external device. 

Orientation Sensor 

Orient pictures so that they are displayed 

with the correct side up. 

Date Stamp 

Imprint the date on pictures. 

Video Date Display 

Display Date/Time at the start of video 

playback. 


NTSC (default)—used in North 

America and Japan; most common 

format. 

PAL—used in Europe and China. 

On (default) 

Off 

Choose a date option, or turn off 

the feature. (Default is off.) 

Choose a date/time option, or turn 

off the feature. (Default is off.) 

Language Choose a language. 

Format 

CAUTION: 

Formatting deletes all 

pictures and videos, 

including those that 

are protected. 

Removing a card 

during formatting may 

damage the card. 

About 

View camera information. 

Memory Card—deletes 

everything on the card; formats the 

card. 

Cancel—exits without making a 

change. 

Internal Memory—deletes 

everything in internal memory 

including email addresses, album 

names, and favorites; formats the 

internal memory. 

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Pre-tagging for album names 

Use the Set Album (Still or Video) feature to pre-select album names before 

you take pictures or videos. Then, all the pictures or videos you take are 

tagged with those album names. 

First—on your computer 

Use Kodak EasyShare software (V 3.0 or higher, see page 31) to create album 

names on your computer. Then copy up to 32 album names to the album 

name list the next time you connect the camera to the computer. See Kodak 

EasyShare software Help for details. 

Second—on your camera 

1 In any mode, press the Menu button. 

2 Press to highlight Set Album , then press the OK button. 

3 Press to highlight an album name, then press the OK button. Repeat 

to mark pictures or videos for albums. 

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Selected albums are noted with a check mark. 

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. If you turn on the camera screen, your album 

selection is displayed on the screen. A plus (+) after the album name means 

more than one album is selected. 


Third—transfer to your computer 

When you transfer the tagged pictures or videos to your computer, Kodak 

EasyShare software opens and categorizes your pictures in the appropriate 

album. See the Kodak EasyShare software Help for details.

3 Reviewing pictures and 

videos 

Press the Review button to view and work with your pictures and videos. To 

save battery power, use the optional Kodak EasyShare camera or printer dock, 

or Kodak 3-volt AC adapter. (See www.kodak.com/go/cx7430accessories.) 

Viewing single pictures and videos 

1 Press the Review button. 

2 Press to scroll backward or forward through pictures and videos. (For 

fast scrolling, press and hold .) 

3 Press the Review button to exit Review. 

NOTE: Pictures taken at the Best (3:2) quality setting are displayed at a 3:2 aspect ratio with a 

black bar at the top of the screen. 

Viewing multiple pictures and videos 


2 Press . 

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

Thumbnails of pictures and videos are displayed. 

To display the previous or next row of thumbnails, press . 

To scroll through the thumbnails one at a time, press . 

To display a single view of the selected picture, press the OK button. 

Viewing pictures and videos without extending the lens 

1 Turn the mode dial to Favorites . 

The lens is not extended, and you cannot take a picture. 


3 See Step 2 under Viewing single pictures and videos. 

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Reviewing pictures and videos 

Playing a video 


2 Press to locate a video. (In Multi-up view, highlight a video, then 

press the OK button.) 

3 To play or pause a video, press the OK button. 


To adjust the volume, press . 

To rewind the video, press during playback. 

To replay the video, press the OK button. 

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

Deleting pictures and videos 


2 Press to locate a picture or video (or highlight one in multiple view), 

then press the Delete button. 

3 Press to highlight an option, then press the OK button: 

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PICTURE or VIDEO—deletes the displayed picture or video. 

EXIT—exits the Delete screen. 

ALL—deletes all pictures and videos from your current storage location. 

To delete more pictures and videos, go to Step 2. 

NOTE: You cannot delete protected pictures and videos in this manner. Remove protection before 

deleting (see page 27).

Changing optional review settings 


In Review mode, press the Menu button to access optional review settings. 

Magnify picture (page 26) Slide Show (page 28) 

Play video (page 25) Copy (page 30) 

Album (page 27) Multi-up (page 24) 

Protect (page 27) Picture/Video Information (page 30) 

Image Storage (page 20) Setup Menu (page 21) 

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. To see different parts of the picture, press . To 

redisplay the picture at the 1X (original) size, press the OK button again. 

To exit Magnify, press the Menu button. 

To exit Review mode, press the Review button. 


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Protecting pictures and videos from deletion 

1 Press the Review button, then locate the picture or video. 

2 Press the Menu button. 

3 Press to highlight Protect , then press the OK button. 

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The picture or video is protected and cannot be deleted. The Protect icon 

appears with the protected picture or video. 

4 To remove protection, press the OK button again. 


CAUTION: 

Formatting internal memory or an SD/MMC card deletes all 

(including protected) pictures, videos. (Formatting internal 

memory also deletes email addresses, album names, and 

favorites. To restore them, see EasyShare software Help.) 

Tagging pictures/videos for albums 

Use the Album feature in Review mode to tag the pictures and videos in your 

camera with album names. 


Use Kodak EasyShare software (V 3.0 or higher) to create album names on 

your computer, then copy up to 32 album names to the camera’s internal 

memory. See Kodak EasyShare software Help for details.

Second—on your camera 

1 Press the Review button, then locate the picture or video. 



3 Press to highlight Album , then press the OK button. 

4 Press to highlight an album folder, then press the OK button. 

To add other pictures to the same album, press to scroll through the 

pictures. 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. 

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

means the picture was added to more than one album. 

To remove a selection, highlight an album name and press the OK button. To 

remove all album selections, select Clear All. 

Third—transfer to your Computer 

When you transfer the tagged pictures and videos to your computer, the 

Kodak EasyShare software opens and categorizes your pictures and videos in 

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

Running a slide show 

Use the Slide Show to display your pictures and videos on the camera screen. 

To run a slide show on a television or on any external device, see page 29. To 

save battery power, use an optional Kodak 3V AC adapter. (Visit 

www.kodak.com/go/cx7430accessories.) 

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 Press to highlight Begin Show, then press the OK button. 

Each picture and video is displayed once, in the order in which you took them. 

To interrupt the Slide Show, press the OK button. 

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Changing the slide show display interval 

The default interval setting displays each picture for 5 seconds. You can 

increase the display interval up to 60 seconds. 

1 On the Slide Show menu, press to highlight Interval, then press the 

OK button. 

2 Select a display interval. 

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To scroll through the seconds quickly, press and hold . 

3 Press the OK button. 

The interval setting remains until you change it. 

Running a continuous slide show loop 

When you turn on Loop, the slide show is continuously repeated. 

1 On the Slide Show menu, press to highlight Loop, then press the OK 

button. 

2 Press to highlight On, then press the OK button. 

The slide show repeats until you press the OK button or until battery power is 

exhausted. 

Displaying pictures and videos on a television 

You can display pictures and videos on a television, computer monitor, or any 

device equipped with a video input. (Image quality on a television screen may 

not be as good as on a computer monitor or when printed.) 

NOTE: Ensure that the Video Out setting (NTSC or PAL) is correct (see page 22). The slide show 

stops if you connect or disconnect the cable while the slide show is running. 

1 Connect the audio/video cable (included) from the camera video-out port 

to the television video-in port (yellow) and audio-in port (white). See your 

television user’s guide for details. 

2 Review pictures and videos on the television.

Copying pictures and videos 


You can copy pictures and videos from a card to internal memory or from 

internal memory to a card. 

Before you copy, make sure that: 

■ A card is inserted in the camera. 

■ The camera’s picture storage location is set to the location from which 

you are copying. See Image Storage, page 20. 

Copy pictures or videos: 


2 Press to highlight Copy , then press the OK button. 

3 Press to highlight an option: 

PICTURE or VIDEO—copies the current picture or video. 

EXIT—returns to the Review menu. 

ALL—copies all pictures and videos from your selected storage location to 

the other location. 

4 Press the OK button. 

NOTE: 

■ Pictures and videos are copied, not moved. To remove pictures and 

videos from the original location after they are copied, delete them 

(see page 25). 

■ Tags that you applied for print, email, and favorites are not copied. 

Protection settings are not copied. To apply protection to a picture or 

video, see page 27. 

Viewing picture/video information 


2 Press to highlight Picture/Video Info, then press the OK button. 

3 To view information on the next or previous picture or video, press . 

Press the Menu button to exit the menu. 

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4 Installing the software 

Minimum system requirements 

Windows OS-based computers Macintosh computers 

■ Windows 98, 98SE, ME, 2000 SP1, 

or XP OS 

■ Internet Explorer 5.01 or higher 

■ 233 MHz processor or greater 

■ 64 MB RAM (128 MB RAM for 

Windows XP OS) 

■ 200 MB hard disk space available 

■ CD-ROM drive 

■ Available USB port 

■ Color monitor, 800 x 600 pixels 

(16-bit or 24-bit recommended) 

■ Power Mac G3, G4, G5, G4 

Cube, iMac; PowerBook G3, G4; 

or iBook computers 

■ Mac OS X version10.2.3, 10.3 

■ Safari 1.0 or higher 

■ 128 MB RAM 

■ 200 MB hard disk space available 

■ CD-ROM drive 

■ Available USB port 

■ Color monitor, 1024 x 768 pixels 

(thousands or millions of colors 

recommended) 

NOTE: Mac OS 8.6 and 9.x do not support the Share button functions, including Favorites. Mac 

OS X version 10.2.x or 10.3 is recommended for full functionality. To download EasyShare 

software for Mac OS 8.6 and 9.x, visit www.kodak.com/go/cx7430downloads.

Install the software 

Installing the software 

CAUTION: 

Install Kodak EasyShare software 

before connecting the camera or 

optional dock to the computer. 

Failure to do so may cause the 

software to load incorrectly. 

1 Close all software applications that are open on your computer (including 

anti-virus software). 

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

3 Load the software: 

Windows OS-based computer—if the install window does not appear, 

choose Run from the Start menu and type d:\setup.exe where d is the 

drive letter that contains the CD. 

Mac OS X—double-click the CD icon on the desktop, then click the Install 

icon. 

4 Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software. 

Windows OS-based computer—select Typical to automatically install the 

most commonly used applications. Select Custom to choose the 

applications you wish to install. 

Mac OS X—follow the on-screen instructions. 

NOTE: When prompted, take a few minutes to electronically register your camera and software. 

This lets you receive information regarding software updates and registers some of the 

products included with the camera. You must be connected to your Internet service 

provider to register electronically. To register later, see 

www.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. 

For information on the software applications included on the Kodak EasyShare 

software CD, click the Help button in the Kodak EasyShare software. 

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5 Sharing pictures and 

videos 

Press the Share button to 

“tag” your pictures and videos. 

When they are transferred to your 

computer, you can share them by: 

Print (page 34) ✔ 

Favorites (page 36) 

for easy organization on your computer and for sharing 

on your camera 

✔ ✔ 

NOTE: Tags remain until removed. If a tagged picture/video is copied, the tag is not copied. In a 

burst series, only the last picture is tagged during Quickview. 

When can I tag my pictures and videos? 

Press the Share button to tag pictures/videos: 

■ Any time (The most recent picture/video taken is displayed.) 

■ Just after you take a picture/video, during Quickview (see page 12). 

■ After pressing the Review button (see page 24). 

Pictures Videos 

Email (page 35) ✔ ✔

Tagging pictures for printing 

1 Press the Share button. Press to locate a picture. 

Sharing pictures and videos 

2 Press to highlight Print , then press the OK button.* 

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

for that picture. 

The Print icon appears in the status area. The default quantity is one. 

4 Optional: You can apply a print quantity to other pictures. Press to 

locate a picture. Keep the print quantity as is, or press to change it. 

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 the OK 

button, then indicate the number of copies as described above. Print All is not 

available in Quickview. 

To remove the print tagging for all pictures in the storage location, highlight 

Cancel Prints, then press the OK button. Cancel Prints is not available in 

Quickview. 

Printing tagged pictures 

When you transfer the tagged pictures to your computer, the Kodak EasyShare 

software print screen opens. For details on printing, click the Help button in 

the Kodak EasyShare software. 

For more information on printing from your computer, printer dock, or card, 

see page 39. 

NOTE: For the best 4 x 6 in. (10 x 15 cm) prints, set the camera to the Best (3:2) print quality 

setting. See page 18. 

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Tagging pictures and videos for emailing 


Use Kodak EasyShare software to create an email address book on your 

computer. Then, copy up to 32 email addresses to the camera’s internal 

memory. For details, click the Help button in the Kodak EasyShare software. 

Second—tag pictures/videos on your camera 

1 Press the Share button. Press to locate a picture/video. 

2 Press to highlight Email , then press the OK button. 

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The Email icon appears in the status area. 

3 Press to highlight an email address, then press the OK button. 

To tag other pictures/videos with the same address, press to scroll 

through them. When the picture you want is displayed, press OK. 

To send the pictures/videos to more than one address, repeat step 3 for 

each address. 

Selected addresses are checked. 

4 To remove a selection, highlight a checked address and press the OK 

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

5 Press to highlight Exit, then press the OK button. 

The email icon appears in the status area. 

6 Press the Share button to exit the menu. 

Third—transfer and email 

When you transfer the tagged pictures/videos to your computer, the email 

screen opens and lets you send them to the addresses you specified. For 

details, click the Help button in the Kodak EasyShare software.

Tagging pictures as favorites 


You can store your favorite pictures in the Favorites section of your 

camera’s internal memory, then share them with friends and family. Favorites 

are loaded into your camera after you transfer pictures to your computer. So 

you can keep and share more, favorites are smaller than your other pictures. 

Share your favorite pictures in 4 easy steps: 

1. Take pictures 

2. Tag pictures as 

favorites 

3. Transfer 

pictures to your 

computer 

4. View favorites 

on your camera 

1 Press the Share button. Press to locate a picture. 

2 Press to highlight Favorite , then press the 

OK button. 

The Favorite icon appears in the status area. To 

remove the tag, press the OK button again. 

Press the Share button to exit the menu. 

1 If it’s not already installed, install Kodak EasyShare 

software (v3.3 or higher) on your computer. (See 

page 31.) 

2 Connect the camera to the computer using the USB 

cable (see page 38) or an EasyShare dock. 

The first time you transfer pictures, a software wizard 

helps you make choices about your favorite pictures. 

Then, your pictures are transferred to the computer. 

Favorite pictures are loaded to the Favorites section of 

your camera’s internal memory. 

1 Turn the Mode dial to Favorites . 

2 Press to scroll through favorites. 

To exit Favorites mode, turn the Mode dial to any other position. 

NOTE: The camera holds a limited number of favorites. Use Camera Favorites in the EasyShare 

software to customize the size of your camera Favorites section. For more 

information, click the Help button in the Kodak EasyShare software. 

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Optional settings 

In Favorites mode, press the Menu button to access optional settings. 

NOTE: Pictures taken at the Best (3:2) quality setting are displayed at a 3:2 aspect ratio with a 

black bar at the top of the screen. (See Picture Quality, page 18.) 

Removing all favorites from your camera 

1 Turn the Mode dial to Favorites . 


3 Highlight , then press the OK button. 

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Magnify (page 26) Picture Information (page 30) 

Slide Show (page 28) Remove all favorites (Removing all 

favorites from your camera, page 37) 

Multi-up (page 24) Setup Menu (page 21) 

All pictures stored in the Favorites section of internal memory are removed. 

Favorites are restored the next time you transfer pictures to the computer. 


Preventing favorites from transferring to the camera 

1 Open the Kodak EasyShare software. Click the My Collection tab. 

2 Go to the Albums view. 

3 Click the Camera Favorites Album for your camera. 

4 Click Remove Album. 

The next time you transfer pictures from your camera to the computer, use the 

Camera Favorites Wizard/Assistant to recreate your Camera Favorites Album or 

to turn off the Camera Favorites feature. 

Printing and emailing favorites 

1 Turn the Mode dial to Favorites .Press to locate a picture. 

2 Press the Share button. 

3 Highlight Print or Email , then press the OK button. 

NOTE: Favorites that were taken on this camera are good for a 4 x 6-inch 

(10 x 15 cm) print.

6 Connecting camera to 

computer 

CAUTION: 

Install Kodak EasyShare software before connecting the 

camera or optional dock to the computer. Failure to do so 

may cause the software to load incorrectly. 

Transferring pictures with the USB cable 

1 Turn off the camera. 

2 Plug the labeled end of the USB cable into 

the labeled USB port on your computer. See 

your computer user’s guide for details. 

3 Plug the other end of the USB cable into the 

labeled USB port on the camera. 

4 Turn on the camera. 

Kodak EasyShare software opens on your 

computer. The software prompts you through 

the transfer process. 

NOTE: Visit www.kodak.com/go/howto for an online tutorial on connecting. 

You can also use a Kodak multi-card reader or Kodak SD multimedia card reader-writer to 

transfer your pictures. 

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Connecting camera to computer 

Printing pictures from your computer 

For details on printing pictures from your computer, click the Help button in 

the Kodak EasyShare software. 

Ordering prints online 

Kodak EasyShare print service (provided by Ofoto www.ofoto.com) is one of 

the many online print services offered in the Kodak EasyShare software. You 

can easily: 

■ Upload your pictures. 

■ Edit, enhance, and add borders to your pictures. 

■ Store pictures, and share them with family and friends. 

■ Order high-quality prints, photo greeting cards, frames, and albums—and 

have them delivered to your door. 

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 user’s guide for details. 

■ Make prints at an SD/MMC-capable Kodak picture maker. (Contact a 

location prior to visiting. See www.kodak.com/go/picturemaker.) 

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

Printing without a computer 

Dock your camera to the Kodak EasyShare printer dock and print 

directly—with or without a computer. Purchase this and other accessories at a 

dealer of Kodak products or www.kodak.com/go/cx7430accessories. 

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7 Troubleshooting 

When you have questions about your camera, start here. Additional technical 

information is available in the ReadMe file located on the Kodak EasyShare 

software CD. For updates to Troubleshooting information, see 

www.kodak.com/go/cx7430support. 

Camera problems 

Problem Cause Solution 

Camera does 

not turn on. 

Battery is not 

installed correctly or 

is exhausted. 

Camera does The camera has 

not turn off; lens locked up. 

does not retract. 

Pictures 

remaining 

number does 

not decrease 

after taking a 

picture. 

Picture 

orientation is 

not accurate. 

Short battery life 

with Kodak 

EasyShare 

Ni-MH 

rechargeable 

battery pack. 

Stored pictures 

are corrupted. 

Recharge the battery or install a new one 

(page 2). 

Remove the battery, then reinsert or replace 

it. If the camera still does not function, 

contact Customer Support (page 47). 

Picture does not take The camera is operating normally. Continue 

up enough space to taking pictures. 

decrease the number. 

The camera was 

rotated or tilted while 

the picture was 

taken. 

Dirt or oxidation on 

the battery contacts. 

The card was 

removed or the 

batteries expired 

while the ready light 

was blinking. 

Set the Orientation Sensor (page 22). 

Wipe the contacts with a clean, dry cloth 

(page 3) before loading batteries in the 


Retake picture. Do not remove card while 

the ready light is blinking. Keep battery 

charged. 

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Troubleshooting 


Shutter button 

does not work. 

In Review mode, 

you do not see a 

picture (or the 

expected 

picture) on the 

camera screen. 

In Review mode, 

a black screen is 

displayed 

instead of a 

picture. 

Slide show does 

not run on 

external video 

device. 

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Camera is not turned 

on. 

The camera is 

processing a picture; 

the ready light (near 

the viewfinder) is 

blinking red. 

The card or internal 

memory is full. 

The Shutter button 

was not pressed. 

The camera may not 

be accessing the 

correct storage 

location. 

The file format is 

unrecognized. 

Video Out setting is 

incorrect. 

External device is set 

incorrectly. 

Turn on the camera 

(page 4). 

Wait until the ready light stops blinking red 

before attempting to take another picture. 

You can take a picture even if the ready light 

is blinking green. 

Transfer pictures to the computer (page 38), 

delete pictures from the camera (page 25), 

switch storage locations (page 20), or insert 

a card with available memory (page 7). 

For best pictures, see page 8. 

Check the picture storage location setting 

(page 20). 

Transfer the picture to the computer 

(page 38). 

Adjust the camera Video Out setting (NTSC 

or PAL, page 22). 

See the external device’s user’s guide.


Picture is too 

light. 

Picture is not 

clear. 

The subject was too 

close for flash. 

The light sensor is 

covered. 


Move so there is at least 2 ft 

(0.6 m) between camera and subject. 

Hold the camera so your hands or other 

objects do not cover the light sensor (page i). 

Too much light. Decrease Exposure Compensation 

(page 18). 

Auto exposure was 

not achieved. 

To take the best possible pictures, press the 

Shutter button halfway and hold. When 

the ready light glows green, press the 

Shutter button the rest of the way down 

to take the picture. 

The lens is dirty. Clean the lens (page 51). 

Subject too close 

when taking picture. 

Subject or the camera 

moved while the 

picture was taken. 

Auto-focus was not 

achieved. 

Camera is in Close-up 

mode. 

Move so there is at least 23.6 in. (60 cm) 

between the camera and the subject, or at 

least 5.1 in. (13 cm) at Wide in Close-up 

mode. 

Place the camera on a flat, steady surface or 

use a tripod. 





to take the picture. (If the orange light 

blinks, release the Shutter button and 

recompose picture.) 

Use Close-up mode when subject is 5.1-27.6 

in. (13-70 cm) from the lens in Wide Angle; 

8.7-27.6 in. (22-70 cm) in Telephoto. 

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Picture is too 

dark or 

underexposed. 

The camera 

does not 

recognize 

SD/MMC card. 

Camera freezes 

up when a card 

is inserted or 

removed. 

Memory card 

full 

Camera screen messages 

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Flash is not on, or the 

subject was too far 

away for the flash to 

be effective. 

Auto exposure was 

not achieved. 

Move so there is no more than 11.8 ft (3.6 

m) between the camera and the subject; 6.9 

ft (2.1 m) in Telephoto. 





to take the picture. 

Not enough light. Increase Exposure Compensation (page 18). 

The card may not be 

SD/MMC certified. 

Purchase a certified SD/MMC card. 

The card may be 

corrupt. 

Card is not properly 

inserted in camera. 

Camera detects an 

error when the card is 

inserted or removed. 

Reformat the card (page 22). 

Caution: Formatting deletes all pictures and 

videos, including protected files. 

Insert a card into the slot, then push to seat 

(page 7). 

Turn the camera off, then back on. 

Make sure the camera is off when inserting 

or removing a card. 

Storage is full. Insert a new card (page 7), transfer pictures 

(page 38), or delete pictures (page 25). 

The maximum 

number of files or 

folders is reached (or 

other directory 

concern). 

Transfer pictures and videos to the 

computer, then format the card or internal 

memory (page 22). 

Caution: Formatting a card deletes all 

pictures and videos, including protected 

files. 

Message Cause Solution 

No images to display There are no pictures 

in the current storage 

location. 

Change picture storage location 

setting (page 20).


Memory card requires 

formatting 

Memory card cannot be 

read (Please format memory 

card or insert another 

memory card) 

Remove USB cable in 

camera 

Restart computer if needed 

Internal memory requires 

formatting 

Internal memory cannot be 

read (Please format internal 

memory) 

No memory card (Files not 

copied) 

Not enough space to copy 

files (Files not copied) 

Memory card is locked 

(Insert a new memory card) 

Memory card is unusable 

(Insert a new memory card) 

Memory card speed is slow. 

Record video in internal 

memory or change card. 

The card is corrupted 

or formatted for 

another digital 


USB cable is 

connected to camera. 

The camera internal 

memory is corrupted. 

There is no card in the 

camera. Pictures were 

not copied. 

There is not enough 

space in the location 

you are copying to 

(internal memory or 

the card). 

The card is 

write-protected. 

The card is slow, 

corrupted, or 

unreadable. 

This card cannot be 

used to take videos. 


Insert a new card or format the 

card (page 22). 

Caution: Formatting deletes all 

pictures and videos, including 

protected files. 

Unplug the USB cable from the 


Format the internal memory 

(page 22). 

Caution: Formatting deletes all 

pictures and videos, including 

protected files. (Formatting 

internal memory also deletes 

email addresses, album names, 

and favorites. To restore them, 

see Kodak EasyShare software 

Help.) 

Insert a card (page 7). 

Delete pictures from the 

location you are copying to 

(page 25), or insert a new card. 

To take a picture, insert a new 

card or change storage location 

to internal memory (page 20). 

Insert a new card or format the 

card (page 22). 

Change storage location to 

internal memory (page 20). Use 

this card to take pictures only. 

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Reset the clock (page 5). 

Date and time have been 

reset 

No address book on camera 

(Connect with computer to 

import address book) 

No album names on camera 

(Connect with computer to 

import album names) 

High camera temperature 

(Camera will be turned off) 

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This is the first time 

you turned on the 

camera; or you 

removed the batteries 

for an extended time; 

or the batteries are 

exhausted. 

No email addresses 

appear because there 

is no address book. 

Album names have not 

been copied to the 

camera from the 

computer. 

The internal 

temperature of the 

camera is too high for 

the camera to operate. 

The viewfinder light 

glows red and the 

camera turns off. 

Unrecognized file format The camera cannot 

read the picture 

format. 

No images in Favorites. 

Press “review” for current 

images. 

Camera error # 

See user’s guide 

There are no Favorites 

in the camera’s 

internal memory. 

Create and copy address book 

from computer. See EasyShare 

software Help. 

Create and copy album names 

from computer. See EasyShare 

software Help. 

Leave the camera off until it’s 

cool to the touch, then turn it 

back on. 

If the message reappears, 

contact Customer Support 

(page 47). 

Transfer the unreadable picture 

to the computer (page 38), or 

delete it (page 25). 

See Tagging pictures as 

favorites, page 36. 

An error is detected. Turn the camera off, then back 

on. If error reappears, write 

down the number and contact 

Customer Support (page 47).

Camera ready light status 

Status Cause Solution 

Ready light does not turn 

on and the camera does 

not work. 

Mode dial was on when 

batteries were reloaded. 

Ready light blinks green. Picture is being 

processed and saved to 

the camera. 

Ready light blinks 

orange. 

Ready light blinks red and 

camera turns off. 

Ready light glows steady 

red. 


green 


orange 


Camera is not turned on. Turn on the camera 

(page 4). 

Battery is exhausted. Recharge the battery or install a 

new one (page 2). 

Turn Mode dial off, then back 

on. 

Camera is operating normally. 

Flash is not charged. Wait. Resume picture taking 

when the light stops blinking 

and turns off. 

Auto exposure or 

auto-focus are not 

locked. 

Battery is low or 

exhausted. 

Camera’s internal 

memory or card is full. 

Camera processing 

memory is full. 

Release the Shutter button and 

recompose the picture. 

Recharge the battery or install a 

new one (page 2). 

Transfer pictures to the 

computer (page 38), delete 

pictures from the camera 

(page 25), switch storage 

locations (page 20), or insert a 

card with available memory 

(page 7). 

Wait. Resume picture taking 

when the light turns off. 

Card is read-only. Change storage location to 

internal memory (page 20), or 

use a different card. 

Shutter button is pressed Camera is operating normally. 

halfway down. Focus and 

exposure are set. 

The Mode dial is set to Camera is operating normally. 

Favorites. 

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47 

8 Getting help 

Helpful links 

Help with your camera www.kodak.com/go/cx7430support 

Help with Windows operating system 

and working with digital pictures 

www.kodak.com/go/pcbasics 

Download the latest camera software 

and firmware 

www.kodak.com/go/cx7430downloads 

Optimize your printer for truer, more 

vibrant colors 

www.kodak.com/go/onetouch 

Get support for cameras, software, 

accessories, more 

www.kodak.com/go/support 

Purchase camera accessories www.kodak.com/go/cx7430accessories 

Register your camera www.kodak.com/go/register 

View online tutorials www.kodak.com/go/howto 

Software help 

Click the Help button in the Kodak EasyShare software. 

Telephone customer support 

If you have questions concerning the operation of the software or camera, you 

may speak with a customer support representative. 

Before you call 

Have the camera, camera dock, or printer dock connected to your computer. 

Be at your computer, and have the following information available: 

■ Computer model 

■ Amount of free hard disk space 

■ Operating system 

■ Camera serial number 

■ Processor type and speed (MHz) ■ Version of Kodak EasyShare software 

■ Amount of memory (MB) ■ Exact error message you received

Getting help 

Australia 1800 147 701 Netherlands 020 346 9372 

Austria 0179 567 357 New Zealand 0800 440 786 

Belgium 02 713 14 45 Norway 23 16 21 33 

Brazil 0800 150000 Philippines 1 800 1 888 9600 

Canada 1 800 465 6325 Portugal 021 415 4125 

China 800 820 6027 Singapore 800 6363 036 

Denmark 3 848 71 30 Spain 91 749 76 53 

Ireland 01 407 3054 Sweden 08 587 704 21 

Finland 0800 1 17056 Switzerland 01 838 53 51 

France 01 55 1740 77 Taiwan 0800 096 868 

Germany 069 5007 0035 Thailand 001 800 631 0017 

Greece 00800 441 25605 UK 0870 243 0270 

Hong Kong 800 901 514 United States 1 800 235 6325 

India 91 22 617 5823 Outside the United 

States 

585 726 7260 

Italy 02 696 33452 International Toll 

Line 

+44 131 458 6714 

Japan 03 5644 5050 International Toll 

Fax 

+44 131 458 6962 

Korea 00798 631 0024 

For the most up-to-date listings, visit: 

http://www.kodak.com/US/en/digital/contacts/DAIInternationalContacts.shtml 

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9 Appendix 

Camera specifications 

For more specifications, visit www.kodak.com/go/cx7430support. 

Kodak EasyShare CX7430 zoom digital camera 

Color 24-bit, millions of colors 

Color modes Color, black & white, sepia 

Communication with computer USB 2.0, via USB cable, EasyShare camera dock, or 

printer dock 

Dimensions Width 

Depth 

Height 

4.0 in. (102.5 mm) 

1.5 in. (38 mm) 

2.6 in. (65 mm) 

Weight 6.3 oz (178 g) without batteries or card 

Exposure Control Exposure compensation: +/- 2 EV in 0.5 increments 

Exposure Metering TTL-AE Multi-pattern, Center-spot, 

Center-weighted 

File format Still JPEG/EXIF v2.21 

Video QuickTime (CODEC: MPEG-4) 

Audio G.711 

Flash Modes Auto, Fill, Red-eye, Off 

Range Wide: 2-11.8 ft (0.6-3.6 m) at ISO 140 

Tele: 2-6.9 ft (0.6-2.1 m) at ISO 140 

Charging Time 7 seconds with charged battery 

Image sensor 1/2.5 in. interline transfer CCD, 4:3 aspect ratio, RGB Bayer CFA, 

4.23 M pixels 

ISO speed Automatic 80-160 

Selectable 80, 100, 200, 400


Appendix 

Lens Type Optical quality glass, 6 groups/7 elements (2 

aspherical lenses) 

Aperture Wide: f/2.7-f/5.2; Tele: f/4.6-f/8.7 

Focal Length 34 - 102 mm (35 mm equivalent) 

Focus Distance Wide: 23.6 in. (0.6 m) to infinity; 32.8 ft (10 m) to 

infinity in Landscape 

Close-up: 5.1-27.6 in. (13-70 cm) 

Focus Zones Multi-zone or Center-Zone 

Liquid Crystal Display, LCD 

(Camera screen) 

1.6 in. (4 cm), color, 312 x 230 (72 K) pixels. 

Preview rate: 29.8 fps 

Operating Temperature 32 to 104° F (0 to 40° C) 

Picture/Video storage 16 MB internal; optional MMC or SD Card 

(The SD logo is a trademark of the SD Card 

Association.) 

Picture 

resolution 

Best 

Best (3:2) 

Better 

Good 

2304 x 1728 (4 M) pixels 

2304 x 1536 (3.5 M) pixels 

1656 x 1242 (2.1 M) pixels 

1200 x 900 (1.1 M) pixels 

Power Batteries 2-AA Kodak digital camera batteries, 2-AA lithium, 

2-AA Ni-MH, CRV3, KODAK KAA2HR Ni-MH 

rechargeable battery pack 

AC adapter 3V DC (purchase separately) 

Self Timer 10 seconds 

Shutter Speed Automatic: 1/2 to 1/1400 second 

Selectable: 0.7 to 4 seconds 

Tripod socket 1/4 in. standard 

Video Out format NTSC or PAL selectable 

Video resolution Best 

Good 

Viewfinder Real-image, optical 

Best: 640 x 480 pixels (VGA), 13 fps 

Good: 320 x 240 pixels (QVGA), 20 fps 

White balance Auto, Daylight, Tungsten, Fluorescent 

Zoom (still capture) 3X optical, 4X digital 

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Appendix 

Tips, safety, maintenance 

■ If the camera has been subjected to inclement weather or you suspect 

water has gotten inside the camera, turn off the camera and remove the 

batteries and card. Allow all components to air-dry for at least 24 hours 

before using the camera again. 

■ Blow gently on the lens or camera screen to remove dust and dirt. Wipe 

gently with a soft, lint-free cloth or an untreated lens-cleaning tissue. Do 

not use cleaning solutions unless designed specifically for camera lenses. 

Do not allow chemicals, such as suntan lotion, to contact painted surfaces. 

■ Service agreements are available in some countries. Contact a dealer of 

Kodak products for more information. 

■ For rechargeable battery disposal information, visit the Rechargeable 

Battery Recycling Corporation Web site at www.rbrc.com. 

■ For digital camera disposal or recycling information, contact your local 

authorities. In the US, visit the Electronics Industry Alliance Web site at 

www.eiae.org or the Kodak Web site at 

www.kodak.com/go/cx7430support. 

Storage capacities 

File sizes can vary. You may be able to store more or fewer pictures and 

videos. Favorites take up additional space in internal memory. 

Picture storage capacity 

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Number of pictures 

Best Best (3:2) Better Good 

16 MB internal memory 10 11 17 30 

16 MB SD/MMC 12 13 21 36 

32 MB SD/MMC 24 27 43 73 

64 MB SD/MMC 49 54 87 147 

128 MB SD/MMC 98 109 175 294 

256 MB SD/MMC 196 218 351 588

Video storage capacity 

Minutes/seconds of video 

Best Good 

16 MB internal memory 1 min. 2 min. 

16 MB SD/MMC 1 min. 5 sec. 2 min. 15 sec. 

32 MB SD/MMC 2 min. 15 sec. 4 min. 30 sec. 

64 MB SD/MMC 4 min. 30 sec. 9 min. 

128 MB SD/MMC 9 min. 18 min. 

256 MB SD/MMC 18 min. 36 min. 

Power-saving features 

Upgrading your software and firmware 

Appendix 

If no action for The camera To turn it back on 

1 minute Screen turns off. Press the OK button. 

8 minutes Enters auto power off. Press a button or insert/remove card. 

3 hours Turns off. Turn Mode dial Off, then back on. 

Download the latest versions of the software included on the Kodak 

EasyShare software CD and the camera firmware (the software that runs on 

the camera). See www.kodak.com/go/cx7430downloads. 

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Appendix 

Regulatory compliance 

FCC compliance and advisory 

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a 

Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are 

designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a 

residential installation. 

This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, 

if not installed or used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful 

interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that 

interference will not occur in a particular installation. 

If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television 

reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the 

user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the 

following measures: 1) reorient or relocate the receiving antenna; 2) increase 

the separation between the equipment and the receiver; 3) connect the 

equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is 

connected; 4) consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for 

additional suggestions. 

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible 

for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. 

Where shielded interface cables have been provided with the product or 

specified additional components or accessories elsewhere defined to be used 

with the installation of the product, they must be used in order to ensure 

compliance with FCC regulation. 

Canadian DOC statement 

DOC Class B Compliance—This Class B digital apparatus complies with 

Canadian ICES-003. 

Observation des normes-Class B—Cet appareil numérique de la classe B 

est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. 

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Tested to comply with FCC Standards. 

FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

VCCI Class B ITE 

English translation: 

Appendix 

This is a Class B product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control 

Council for Interference from Information Technology Equipment (VCCI). If this 

is used near a radio or television receiver in a domestic environment, it may 

cause radio interference. Install and use the equipment according to the 

instruction manual. 

MPEG-4 

Use of this product in any manner that complies with the MPEG-4 visual 

standard is prohibited, except for use by a consumer engaging in personal and 

non-commercial activities. 

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Index 1 

Numerics 

4-way controller, ii 

A 

A/V out, i, 29 

AA battery, installing, 2 

about picture, video, 30 

about this camera, 22 

AC adapter, 4 

accessories 

AC adapter, 4 

battery, 3 

buying, 47 

camera dock, 4 

printer dock, 4, 39 

SD/MMC card, 7 

album, 21 

albums, tagging pictures for, 23, 27 

alkaline batteries, warning, 2 

auto, 9 

flash, 14 

focus framing marks, 11 

power-down, 52 

B 

batteries 

expected life, 3 

extending life, 3 

loading, 2 

safety and handling, 4 

types, 3 

battery door location, iii 

burst, ii, 17 

button 

delete, ii, 12 

flash/status, 14 

menu, ii 

OK, 5 

on/off, ii 

review, ii, 24 

55 

self timer/burst, iii, 17 

share, ii, 33 

shutter, i, iii 

zoom, ii, 13 

C 

cable 

audio/video, 1, 29 

USB, 1, 38 

camera dock, 4 

camera dock connector on 

camera, iii 

camera screen 

reviewing pictures, 24 

reviewing videos, 24 

using as viewfinder, 10 

camera sounds, 21 

Canadian compliance, 53 

caring for your camera, 51 

clock, setting, 5 

close-up, 9 

color mode, 19 

computer 

connecting camera, 38 

transfer to, 38 

connector for camera dock, iii 

contents, camera box, 1 

copy pictures 

card to memory, 30 

memory to card, 30 

to computer via USB cable, 38 

CRV3 battery 


loading, 2 

customer support, 47 

customizing camera settings, 21 

D 

date & time, 21 

date setting, 5

date stamp, 22 

DC-in, ii 

delete button, ii 

deleting 

during quickview, 12 

from internal memory, 25 

from SD/MMC card, 25 

protecting pictures, videos, 27 

digital zoom, using, 13 

displaying slide show, 28 

disposal, recycling, 51 

dock 

camera, 4 

printer, 4, 39 

downloading pictures, 38 

E 

EasyShare software, 31 

emailing pictures, videos, 35 

error code, 45 

exposure compensation, 18 

exposure metering, 20 

external video device 

viewing pictures, videos, 29 

F 

favorites, 9 

removing, 37 

settings, 37 

tagging, 36 

FCC compliance, 53 

firmware, upgrading, 52 

flash 

settings, 14 

unit, i 

focus framing marks, 11 

focus zone, 20 

format, 22 

G 

guidelines, battery, 3 

H 

help 

software, 47 

support, 47 

web links, 47 

I 

icons, mode dial, 9 

image storage, 20 

information 

about pictures, videos, 30 

installing 

batteries, 2 


software, 32 

internal memory 

storage capacity, 51 

ISO speed, 19 

Index 

K 

Kodak digital camera batteries, 2 

Kodak EasyShare software 

getting help, 47 

installing, 32 

upgrading, 52 

Kodak web sites, 47 

L 

landscape, 9 

language, 22 

LCD (liquid crystal display). See camera 

screen 

lens, i 

light 

ready, ii 

self timer, 16 

sensor, i 

lithium batteries, expected life, 3 

liveview, 21 

camera screen as viewfinder, 10 

loading 

batteries, 2 

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Index 


software, 32 

long time exposure, 20 

M 

Macintosh 

installing software on, 32 

magnify picture, 26 

maintenance, camera, 51 

memory 

inserting card, 7 

storage capacities, 51 

menu 

button, ii 

menu button, ii 

microphone, i 

mode dial, ii, 9 

modes 

auto, 9 

close-up, 9 

favorites, 9 

landscape, 9 

night, 9 

portrait, 9 

N 

night, 9 

Ni-MH rechargeable battery 


O 

OK button, 5 

online prints, ordering, 39 

optical zoom, 13 

orientation sensor, 22 

overview 

camera, ii 

camera modes, 9 

P 

package contents, camera, 1 

picture quality, 18 

57 

pictures 

checking settings, 6, 7 

copying, 30 

deleting, 25 

emailing tagged, 35 

magnifying, 26 

printing, 39 

printing tagged, 34 

protecting, 27 

reviewing, 24 


tagging, 23, 27 

taking, modes, 9 

transfer via USB cable, 38 

portrait, 9 

power 

auto off, 52 

camera, 4 

switch, ii 

printer dock, 4, 39 

printing 

from a card, 39 

optimizing printer, 47 

order online, 39 

pictures, 39 

tagged pictures, 39 

without computer, 39 

product overview, ii 

protecting pictures, videos, 27 

Q 

quickview 

using, 12 

R 

ReadMe file, 40 

ready light, ii 

recycling, disposal, 51 

red-eye, flash, 14 

regulatory information, 53 

removing favorites, 37 

review button, ii, 24

eviewing pictures 

as you take them, 12 

camera screen, 24 

deleting, 25 

magnifying, 26 


slide show, 28 

reviewing videos 

camera screen, 24 

deleting, 25 


slide show, 28 

running slide show, 28 

S 

safety, 51 

SD/MMC card 

inserting, 7 

printing from, 39 

slot location, i 


SD/MMC card, inserting, 7 

self timer 

button, ii 

light, i 

with pictures, 16 

with videos, 16 

sensor, light, i 

service and support 

telephone numbers, 47 

setting 

album, 21 

camera sounds, 21 

color mode, 19 

date & time, 21 

date and time, 5 

date stamp, 22 

exposure compensation, 18 

exposure metering, 20 

flash, 14 

focus zone, 20 

image storage, 20 

ISO speed, 19 

language, 22 

liveview, 21 

long time exposure, 20 

orientation sensor, 22 

picture quality, 18 

picture taking mode, 9 

self timer, 16 

video date display, 22 

video length, 21 

video out, 22 

video quality, 18 

white balance, 19 

setup mode, using, 21 

share button, ii, 33 

shutoff, auto, 52 

shutter 

problems, 41 

self timer delay, 16 

sleep mode, 52 

slide show 

continuous loop, 29 

problems, 41 

running, 28 

software 

getting help, 47 

installing, 32 

upgrading, 52 

specifications, camera, 49 


support, technical, 47 

T 

tagging 

favorites, 36 

for email, 35 

for print, 34 

when to tag, 33 

tagging pictures 

for albums, 23, 27 

Index 

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Index 

telephone support, 47 

telephoto button, ii 

television, slide show, 29 

time, setting, 5 

timer, shutter delay, 16 

tips 

battery guidelines, 3 

camera maintenance, 51 

ReadMe file, 40 

safety, 51 

transfer, via USB cable, 38 

trash can, deleting, 12 

turning camera on and off, 4 

U 

upgrading software, firmware, 52 

URLs, Kodak web sites, 47 

USB (universal serial bus) 

connection location, i 

transferring pictures, 38 

V 

VCCI compliance, 54 

video date display, 22 

video length, 21 

video out, 22 

video quality, 18 

videos 

checking settings, 6, 7 

copying, 30 

deleting, 25 

emailing tagged, 35 


reviewing, 24 


transfer to computer, 38 

viewing, 24 

viewfinder, i, ii 

using camera screen, 10 

viewing picture 

after taking, 12, 24 

magnified, 26 

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viewing picture, video 

information, 30 

W 

white balance, 19 

wide angle button, ii 

Windows computers 

installing software, 32 

wrist strap post, i 

Z 

zoom 

button, ii 

digital, 13 

optical, 13

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