Ready light

(Or press the OK button to turn on Liveview. See page 14.) 2 Press the Shutter button half-way down to set the exposure and focus. 3 Press the Shutter button completely down to take the picture.
The ready light blinks green while the picture is saved. The ready light blinks orange if the flash is recharging or if there is an auto-exposure error.
Do not insert or remove a card when the green ready light is blinking. It may damage your pictures, card, or camera.

Chapter 2

LiveviewUsing the LCD to Frame Your Subject
When you turn on Liveview, the LCD displays a live image of what the lens sees. Look at the LCD to frame your picture. ( on the LCD). Press the OK button to turn on Liveview. Frame your picture in the LCD. OK Take the picture. To turn off Liveview, press the OK button. NOTE: Liveview quickly depletes battery power; use it sparingly. To conserve battery power, Liveview automatically turns off after one minute. To change the Liveview setting so it is on whenever the camera is on, see page 41.
1 Make sure the camera is in Capture mode 4 5
QuickviewReviewing the Picture Just Taken
After you take a picture, the LCD displays a Quickview of that picture for 5 seconds. While the picture is displayed, you can:

Delete

m Review It. If you take no action, the picture m Delete it. Press the Delete button while the
picture and are displayed. is saved.
NOTE: To save battery power, you can turn off the Quickview feature. See page 41.

Using the Flash

Use the flash when you take pictures outdoors in heavy shadows, at night, or indoors. Flash is effective at the distances of 1.6 to 9.8 feet (0.5 to 3 m). Press the button repeatedly to scroll through the flash options. The flash icon displayed on the LCD is the active option. Current camera status icons are also displayed (see page 9). The LCD screen turns off after 3 seconds. Auto Flashflash fires when the lighting conditions require it. When the picture is taken, the camera flashes twice, once to set the exposure and once to take the picture. Flash Offflash never fires. Fill Flashflash fires every time you take a picture, regardless of the lighting conditions. When the picture is taken, the camera flashes twice, once to set the exposure and once to take the picture. Red-eyeflash fires three times, once to set the exposure, once to reduce red-eye, and once to take the picture. The Red-eye option remains in effect until you change it. See page 19 for an exception with Close-up. NOTE: All flash options (except Red-eye) revert to Auto when the camera is turned off. The camera uses slow shutter speeds in low-light conditions with the flash turned off. Take care to avoid camera shake; use a tripod or place the camera on a steady surface.

Using Digital Zoom

Use Digital Zoom to zoom in two times closer to your subject. The lens does not move during Digital Zoom. IMPORTANT: You may notice a decrease in printed image quality when using Digital Zoom.
1 Press the OK button to turn on Liveview. 2 Press to activate the digital zoom.
The LCD displays the zoomed image and the digital zoom icon. 3 Use the LCD to frame your subject, then take the picture. You must use Liveview to take the picture because the zoomed image is only displayed through the LCD and not the viewfinder. NOTE: Digital zoom is turned off when you press the OK button, turn off the camera, turn Close-up on or off, or when the camera enters Auto power-off.
Changing Picture-Taking Options
Use the Capture menus to change picture-taking options. If you are in Review, Share, or Setup modes you must return to Capture mode before you can access the Capture menus.
To Return to Capture From Another Mode
To return to Capture from: m Any mode, press the Shutter button to take a picture and revert to Capture. m Review mode, press the Review button. m Share mode, press the Share button. m Setup mode, and you got there from Capture, press the Menu button. m Setup mode, and you got there from Review mode, press the Menu button.
To Access the Capture Menu
1 In Capture mode (LCD is blank, no picture is displayed), press the Menu
2 Press the Menu button to turn off the menu.
Capture Menus Close-up (page 19) Self Timer (page 20) Image Storage (page 11) Exposure Compensation (page 21) Quality (page 22) Date Stamp (page 23) Orientation Sensor (page 24) Setup (page 39)

Taking Close-up Pictures

The Close-up setting helps you gain sharpness and detail at close range. The Close-Up focus distance is 5.9 to 19.7 in. (150 to 500 mm). To turn on Close-up: 1 In Capture mode, press the Menu button. 2 Highlight Close-up , 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 Close-up icon appears in the status bar and the LCD automatically enters Liveview. 5 Use the LCD to frame your subject and take the picture as usual. The Close-up setting turns off when you turn off the camera. NOTE: If the flash is set to Red-eye when you turn on Close-up, the flash setting changes to Auto; the flash then changes back to Red-eye when you turn off Close-up.
Putting Yourself in the Picture
The Self Timer creates a 10-second delay between the time you press the Shutter button and the time the picture is taken.
1 In Capture mode, press the Menu button. 2 Highlight Self Timer , then press the OK
3 Highlight On, then press the OK button. 4 Press the Menu button to turn off the menu

NOTE: Protected pictures cannot be deleted; remove protection before deleting (page 29).

Magnifying Pictures

1 Press the Review button, then press the OK button.
The picture is displayed at 2X magnification. The Magnify icon and the magnification value are displayed on the screen. 2 Press the OK button again to display the picture at 4X magnification. 3 Press to view different parts of the picture. 4 Press the OK button again to redisplay the picture at the original size. NOTE: You can also magnify pictures through the Magnify menu: press the Review button, press the Menu button, highlight Magnify , then press the OK button.
Protecting Pictures From Deletion
1 Press the Review button, then locate the picture to protect. 2 Press the Menu button. 3 Highlight Protect , then press the OK
button. The Protect icon appears with the protected picture whenever it is displayed in the status bar. The picture cannot be deleted. (Formatting deletes even protected pictures, see page 43). 4 To remove protection, press the OK button again. 5 Press the Menu button to turn off the menu.

Running a Slide Show

Use the Slide Show to display your pictures on the LCD in the order in which you took them. To run a slide show on a television or other external device, see page 31.

Starting the Slide Show

1 Press the Review button, then press the Menu button. 2 Highlight Slide Show , then press the OK button. 3 Highlight Begin Show, then press the OK
button. The pictures are each displayed once in the order in which you took them. Then the camera returns to the Menu screen. See Turning On Loop, page 30, for continual display. 29
Chapter To cancel the Slide Show, press the OK button.
Changing the Display Interval
The default setting displays each picture for 5 seconds. You can increase the display interval to up to 60 seconds. then press the OK button. to select a display interval. To scroll through the seconds quickly, press and hold. 3 Press the OK button. The Interval setting remains until you change it.
1 On the Slide Show menu, highlight Interval, 2 Press

Tagging PicturesShare Mode
Press the Share button to tag your pictures as Favorites and for automatic printing and emailing. But remember, you can press the Shutter button and take a picture anytime, no matter what mode the camera is in! NOTE: MAC OS 8.6 and 9.x do not support the Share button functions. OS X is recommended for full functionality.
When Can I Tag My Pictures?
You can tag pictures whenever they are displayed on the LCD in Review mode (see page 25).
To Access Share Mode/Menus
1 Press the Share button. 2 Press the Share button again to exit Share mode and return to Capture or
Review mode. Share Menus Print (page 36) Email (page 37) Favorite (page 38)
Print All (page 36) Cancel Prints (page 36)

Chapter 4

Tagging Pictures for Printing
1 Locate a picture, then press the

Share button.

2 Highlight Print
and 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 with the picture. The default quantity is one. To change the default, see page 40.
4 To tag all pictures on the card or in internal memory, highlight Print All,
press the OK button, then indicate the number of copies as described above. 5 To remove the print tagging for all pictures on the card or in internal memory, highlight Cancel Prints, then press the OK button. 6 Press the Share button to return to Capture mode.

Printing Tagged Pictures

When you transfer the tagged pictures to your computer, the KODAK EASYSHARE Software Print screen opens and lets you immediately print your pictures. See KODAK EASYSHARE Software Help for details on printing.
Tagging Pictures for Emailing
First, use KODAK EASYSHARE Software to create an email address book on your computer, then copy up to 32 email addresses to the cameras internal memory. See KODAK EASYSHARE Software Help for details.
, then press the OK button. 3 Press to highlight an email address, then press the OK button. To send the picture to more than one person, repeat step 3 for each address. Selected addresses are noted with a check mark, and the email icon appears with the picture. 4 To remove a selection, highlight a checked address and press the OK button. To remove all email selections, select Clear All. 5 Highlight Exit, then press the OK button. Your selections are saved. 6 Press the Share button to return to Capture mode.

2 Highlight Email

Emailing Tagged Pictures
When you transfer the tagged pictures to your computer, the KODAK EASYSHARE Software email screen opens and lets you immediately send the pictures to the addresses you specified. See the KODAK EASYSHARE Software Help for details on emailing.
Tagging Pictures as Favorites

2 Highlight Favorite

, then press the OK button. The Favorite icon appears with the picture. 3 To remove the tag, press the OK button again. 4 Press the Share button to return to Capture mode.
Using Favorites on Your Computer
See the KODAK EASYSHARE Software Help for details on retrieving and organizing Favorites on your computer.
Customizing Camera SettingsSetup Mode
Use Setup mode to customize your camera settings. You can access Setup mode two ways: in the Capture menu screen and the Review menu screen.

In Review mode

In Capture mode
But remember, you can press the Shutter button and take a picture anytime, no matter what mode the camera is in!
To Access Setup Mode/Menus
1 In Capture or Review mode, press the Menu button. 2 Highlight Setup and press the OK button. 3 Press the Menu button to turn off the Setup menu and return to Capture or
Review mode. Setup Menus Return (page 40) Default Print Quantity (page 40) Quickview (page 41) Liveview (page 41) Date/Time (page 8) 39
Video Out (page 42) Language (page 7) Format (page 43) About (page 44)

Chapter 5

Returning to the Previous Menu
The Return feature lets you return to the menu screen from which you entered the Setup menu.
m In the Setup menu, highlight Return
, then press the OK button. You are returned to the menu screen from which you entered Setup: Capture or Review.
Changing the Print Quantity Default
The Default Print Quantity setting determines the value that is displayed on the Share Print screen (see page 36). The default value is one. 1 In Capture or Review mode, press the Menu button. 2 Highlight Setup , then press the OK button.

3 Highlight Default Print Quantity
, then press the OK button. 4 Press to indicate the new default quantity, then press the OK button. 5 Press the Menu button to turn off the menu. This setting remains until you change it.

Turning Off Quickview

After you take a picture, Quickview displays it on the LCD for 5 seconds (see page 15). The default setting is on. To save battery power, turn off Quickview: 1 In Capture or Review mode, press the Menu button. 2 Highlight Setup , then press the OK button. 3 Highlight Quickview , then press the OK button. 4 Highlight Off, then press the OK button. 5 Press the Menu button to turn off the menu. The picture is not automatically displayed on the LCD after you take it. To see the picture, press the Review button. This setting remains until you change it.

Turning On Liveview

The Liveview feature displays a live image on the LCD so you can frame your picture in the LCD instead of the Viewfinder (see page 14). The default setting is Off, which means that you must press the OK button to see the live image. IMPORTANT: Liveview quickly depletes battery power; use it sparingly. Turn on Liveview: 1 In Capture or Review mode, press the Menu button. 2 Highlight Setup , then press the OK button. 3 Highlight Liveview , then press the OK button. 4 Highlight On, then press the OK button. The live image is displayed whenever the camera is on. Liveview automatically turns off after one minute to conserve battery power. You can manually turn it back on by pressing the OK button. 5 Press the Menu button to turn off the menu. This setting remains until you change it. 41

Setting Video Out

The Video Out feature lets you match the cameras video signal to the standard for your location. Video Out must be set correctly to run a slide show on an external device (see page 31). 1 In Capture or Review mode, press the Menu button. 2 Highlight Setup , then press the OK button. 3 Highlight Video Out , then press the OK button.
NTSCused in the United States and Japan and most countries outside of Europe. PALused in European countries. 5 Press the OK button to accept the change and return to the Setup menu. 6 Press the Menu button to turn off the menu. This setting remains until you change it.

45 or millions of colors recommended

Chapter 6

MAC OS 8.6 and 9.x System Requirements
m PowerPC-based MACINTOSH computer m MAC OS 8.6/9.x m 64 MB of available RAM m 200 MB of available hard disk space m CD-ROM drive m Built-in USB port m Color monitor with a minimum resolution of 800 x 600 pixels; thousands m Internet access for online printing and emailing
NOTE: MAC OS 8.6 and 9.x do not support the Share button functions. MAC OS X is recommended for full functionality. or millions of colors recommended

Install the Software

For information on the software applications included on the KODAK EASYSHARE Software CD, see the Quick Start Guide or KODAK EASYSHARE Software Help.
Do not install the KODAK EASYSHARE Software with the camera or Camera Dock connected to the computer. It may cause the software to load incorrectly. If you have already connected, disconnect the camera or Camera Dock before you proceed. 1 Before you begin, close all software applications that are open on your computer. 2 Place the KODAK EASYSHARE Software CD into the CD drive. 3 Load the software: On a WINDOWS-based computerif the first install window does not appear, choose Run from the Start menu and type d:\setup.exe (if d is the drive letter that contains the CD). On MAC OS 8.6 and 9.xon the install window, click Continue. On MAC OS Xdouble-click the CD icon on the desktop, then click the Install icon.
restart the computer when the installation is complete. m Select Typical to automatically install the needed applications on WINDOWS-based computers. Select Custom to choose the applications to install. m Select Easy to automatically install the needed applications on MACINTOSH computers running OS 8.6 or 9.x. m Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software on MACINTOSH computers running OS X. 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. For further installation help, see the Quick Start Guide.

Camera Dock Package Contents
1 Camera Dock 2 AC power adapter, 7-Volt
Some AC adapters may be different from the one pictured. 3 Universal insert 4 KODAK EASYSHARE Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery Pack 5 Quick Start Guide (not shown)
If a Camera Dock was not included with your camera, you can purchase one at your KODAK retail dealer or visit our Web site at http://www.kodak.com/go/ cx4300accessories.
Do not use the Digital Camera AC Adapter, 3-Volt with a KODAK EASYSHARE Camera Dock; it is NOT compatible. 51

Chapter 8

Installing the Camera Insert
KODAK EASYSHARE digital cameras are packaged with a custom camera insert, which is used to perfectly fit the camera to the Camera Dock.
1 Place the front tabs on the custom insert
into the slots in the Camera Dock cavity. the insert into place.
2 Fit the insert down into the cavity and snap
If You Do Not Have the Custom Insert
If you do not have the custom insert that was included with your camera, use the universal insert that is included with the Camera Dock II. The universal insert works with all KODAK EASYSHARE cameras, but it does not fit the cameras perfectly. To order a custom camera insert visit our Web site at http://www.kodak.com/ go/cx4300accessories.
Connecting the Camera Dock
After the KODAK EASYSHARE Software is loaded (see page 47), connect the Camera Dock to your computer and to an external power source. You will need: m the USB cable included with your camera m the AC adapter, 7-Volt included with the Camera Dock IMPORTANT: Make sure your camera is NOT in the Camera Dock when you are connecting to power and the computer. ) end of the USB cable into the labeled USB port on your computer. See your computer Users Guide for details. 2 Plug the other end of the USB cable into the square USB connector on the back of the 2 Camera Dock. Plug the AC adapter into the round power connector on the back of the Camera Dock and into a power outlet. Your AC adapter may be different from the one pictured or may have additional plugs. Use the plug that accommodates your type of power outlet. Leave the Camera Dock connected to the computer for easy access for transferring pictures and charging the Battery Pack. IMPORTANT: Use only the AC adapter, 7-Volt included with the Camera Dock. Other adapters may cause damage to your camera, Camera Dock, or computer.

DC IN 3V

1 Plug the labeled (
Installing the Battery Pack in the Camera
1 Open the battery door on the bottom of the

camera.

2 Install the Battery Pack as illustrated.
The Battery Pack can only be inserted into the camera in the orientation shown. If the Battery Pack does not easily install, reposition it and try again. DO NOT FORCE IT. Doing so can damage your camera. 3 Close the battery door. IMPORTANT: The Battery Pack is not charged when you receive it. See page 56 for charging instructions.

Camera/Computer Communications
Camera Communications Problem Cause The computer There is a problem with cannot the configuration of the communicate with USB port on your the camera. computer. Solution See the following file on the KODAK EASYSHARE Software 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. Replace or recharge the batteries (page 5, page 56). Some Advanced Power See the Power Management Management utilities on section of your laptop users laptops can turn off guide to disable this feature. ports to save battery life. Software is not installed. Install the software (page 47). USB cable is not Connect cable to camera and securely connected. computer port (page 49). There are too many Disconnect your camera applications running on from the computer. Close all your computer. software applications, reconnect your camera and try again. The Battery Monitor or Close that software before similar software runs starting the KODAK Software. constantly.
Camera Communications Problem Cause Solution Cannot transfer Software is not installed m Disconnect USB cable, or pictures to on computer. Camera Dock, from computer. The Add computer. New Hardware m Install KODAK Wizard cannot EASYSHARE Software locate drivers. (page 47). Cannot transfer Software is not fully or m Disconnect USB cable, or pictures to correctly installed on Camera Dock, from computer. computer. computer. m Uninstall the software: StartSettings Control PanelAdd/ Remove Programs m Re-install KODAK EASYSHARE Software (page 47). m See the KODAK Web site devoted to installing the KODAK EASYSHARE Software on various operating systems (page 75).

MMC/SD Cards

MMC/SD Card Problem The camera does not recognize your MMC/SD card. Solution Purchase a certified MMC/SD card (page 10). Reformat the card (page 43). Caution: Formatting erases all pictures from the card. No card is inserted in Insert a card into the card slot, camera or card is not then push to seat the connector fully inserted. (page 10). Camera freezes up Camera detects an Turn the camera off, then back when a card is error when the card on. inserted or removed. was inserted or Make sure the camera is off when removed. inserting or removing a card. Cause The card may not be MMC/SD certified. The card may be corrupt.

Camera LCD Messages

Comment The camera and Camera Dock are operating normally.
Camera Dock Error Light Light Status Cause Battery Pack is installed incorrectly. One blinking red light The Battery Pack or connector pins are damaged. The camera and Battery Pack have been exposed to very high or low temperatures. Battery in camera is not rechargeable or no Battery Pack is installed in camera.
Comment Reinstall the Battery Pack (page 54). Check for damage. Slowly return the camera and Battery Pack to room temperature. Install a KODAK EASYSHARE Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery Pack (page 54).

10 Getting Help

Helpful Web Links
http://www.kodak.com/go/pcbasics For help navigating through a WINDOWS-based computer and working with digital pictures. http://www.kodak.com/go/cx4300support For help with your KODAK EASYSHARE CX4300 Digital Camera. http://www.kodak.com/go/cx4300downloads To download the latest camera software and firmware. http://www.kodak.com/go/onetouch To optimize your printer for prints with truer, vibrant colors. http://www.kodak.com/go/camerasupport For product support on cameras, software, accessories, and more. http://www.kodak.com/go/ To purchase a full range of cx4300accessories digital camera accessories. http://www.kodak.com/go/ To get help installing the KODAK EasyShareSWHelpWin EASYSHARE software. http://www.kodak.com/go/ EasyShareSWHelpMacOS9 http://www.kodak.com/go/ EasyShareSWHelpMacOSX http://www.kodak.com/go/register To register your new KODAK EASYSHARE CX4300 Digital Camera.

Chapter 10

Help in this User Guide
See Chapter 9, Troubleshooting, for help with problems you may have with your camera, camera/computer connections, Camera Dock, or MMC/SD cards.

Software Help

For help with the software included on the KODAK EASYSHARE Software CD, see the Quick Start Guide or the KODAK EASYSHARE Software Help.
Telephone Customer Support
If you have questions concerning the operation of the software or camera, you may speak directly to a customer support representative. Customer support hours vary by location.

Index web links, 75 with computers, 75 I icons camera status, 9 capture menus, 18 picture information, 25 review menus, 26 setup menus, 39 share menus, 35 image storage menu, 11 information about camera, 44 about pictures, 33 product support, 75 insert, for Camera Dock custom, 52 universal, 51, 52 installing batteries, 5 Battery Pack, 54 insert, Camera Dock, 52 MMC/SD card, 10 software, 47 internal memory change storage location, 11 format, 43 internet, helpful web links, 75 K KODAK Digital Camera Batteries, 5 KODAK EASYSHARE Software, 50 KODAK software getting help, 50, 76 installing, 47 transferring pictures, 50 Kodak web sites, 75 L language, setting, 7 large print, this user guide, 1 LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) display languages, 7 error messages, 67 picture location icon, 9 reviewing last picture, 15 status bar, 9 turning off quickview, 41 turning on liveview, 41 using as viewfinder, 14 viewing pictures, 27 lens cleaning, 82 specifications, 80
Index lens cap, 4 lights Camera Dock, 58 Camera Dock II, 56, 7374 ready, camera, 13, 70 self timer, camera, iii, 20 links, world wide web, 75 liveview turning on, 41 using LCD as viewfinder, 14 loading batteries, 5 Battery Pack, 54 insert, Camera Dock, 52 MMC/SD card, 10 software, 47 loop, slide show, 30 M MACINTOSH installing software on, 47 system requirements, 45, 46 magnify picture, 28 maintenance, camera, 82 memory internal or card, 11 storage location setting, 11 memory card inserting, 10 storage capacities, 83 menu button, iv menus capture mode, 18 image storage, setting, 11 review mode, 26 setup mode, 39 share mode, 35 tagging pictures, 35 taking pictures, 18 MISC folder, card, 83 MMC/SD card file name conventions, 84 file structure, 83 formatting, 43 inserting, 10 picture location, 11 printing from, 50 setting storage location, 11 storage capacities, 83 troubleshooting problems, 66 mode indicator icon, 25 modes camera, overview, 12 capture, 13, 18 review, 25 setup, 39 share, 35
Index monitor, requirements, 45 multi-up, viewing thumbnails, 27 N NTSC, video out setting, 42 O OK button, iv, 6 on/off switch, iii, 6 orientation sensor, 24 overview camera features, iiiiv camera modes, 12 P package contents camera, 3 Camera Dock, 51 PAL, video out setting, 42 picture information icons, 25 pictures close-ups, 19 copying, 32 date imprint, 23 deleting, 28 downloading, 50, 57 e-mailing, tagged, 37 file naming, 84

Index print quantity default, 40 share mode, 35 when and where, 35 taking pictures capture mode, 13 changing options, 1824 close-up, 19 menus, 18 self timer, 20 setting quality, 22 using LCD as viewfinder, 14 telephone support, 76 television, viewing pictures, 31 thumbnails, viewing on lcd, 27 time, setting, 8 timer, shutter delay, 20 tips battery guidelines, 85 maintenance, 82 ReadMe file, 59 safety, 82 transfer light, Camera Dock, 73 transferring pictures to computer, 50, 57 trash can, deleting, 15, 28 tripod, connecting, iii, 57 troubleshooting problems camera, 5971 Camera Dock, 7274 Camera Dock lights, 7374 camera ready light, 70 communications, 64 error messages, 67 MMC/SD card, 66 turning camera on and off, 6 U universal insert, 52 upgrading software/firmware, 75, 81 URLs, Kodak web sites, 75 USB cable, connector, iii, 49, 53 V VCCI compliance, 89 video out, setting, 31, 42 viewfinder lens, iii taking pictures, 13 using LCD instead, 14 viewing camera information, 44 picture information, 33 viewing picture after taking, 15 magnified, 28 on an external device, 31 on lcd, 27
Index W web links, 75 WINDOWS installing software, 47 system requirements, 45 wrist strap, attaching, 4 Z zoom button, iv, 6 optical, digital, 17