Kodak CX7310 User Manual

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■Visit www.kodak.com/go/cx7310accessories 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.
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Selecting a language
Selecting a language, first time
The Language screen is displayed the first time you turn on the camera.
■Press  to highlight a language, then press the OK button.
The Set Date & Time screen is displayed in the current language (see Setting the 
date & time, first time).
Selecting a language, anytime
1In any mode, press the Menu button.
2Press  to highlight Setup Menu , then press the OK button.
3Highlight Language , then press the OK...

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5When finished, press the OK button. 
6Press the Menu button to exit.
NOTE:  Depending on your computer operating system, Kodak EasyShare software may update the 
camera clock when you connect the camera. See the Kodak 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...

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Storing pictures and videos on an SD/MMC 
card
Your camera has 16 MB of internal memory. You can purchase optional 
SD/MMC cards for removable, reusable image storage for pictures and videos. 
Purchase this and other accessories at a dealer of Kodak products. Visit 
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CAUTION:
Cards should only be inserted as explained below. If 
inserted incorrectly, the door won’t close, and forcing it 
may damage the camera or card.
 
Do not...

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2Taking pictures and videos
The camera is ready to take pictures or videos when you turn it on—even if 
you are in Review, Share, or Setup.
Taking a picture
1Turn the Mode dial to the Still mode you want 
to use:
2Use the viewfinder or camera screen to frame your subject. (Press the OK 
button to turn the camera screen on. See 
page 9.)
3Press the Shutter button to take the picture. 
When the ready light blinks green, the picture is being saved; you can still take 
pictures. If...

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Using the camera screen as a viewfinder
IMPORTANT: The Liveview feature significantly depletes battery power; use it 
sparingly.
1Turn the Mode dial to any Still mode.
2Press the OK button to turn on the camera 
screen.
3Frame your subject in the camera screen.
4Press the Shutter button to take the picture.
5To turn off the camera screen, press the OK 
button.
To make the camera screen turn on whenever the camera is on, see Liveview, 
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Using digital zoom
Use digital zoom in any Still mode to get up to 5X closer to your subject.
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 is less than 1 MP. For an 
acceptable 4 x 6 in. (10 x 15 cm) print, ensure that the slider 
remains blue.
1Press the OK button to turn on the camera 
screen, then press 
 to activate...

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Using the flash
Use the flash when you take pictures at night, indoors, or outdoors in heavy 
shadows. Flash is effective between 2.6 - 7.9 ft (0.8 - 2.4 m). You can only 
change the flash setting in Still modes.
Choosing a flash option
Press the  button repeatedly to scroll 
through the flash options.
The active flash icon is displayed in the camera 
screen status area (see 
page 6). 
NOTE: 
■Off and Fill flash options revert to Auto when the camera...

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Changing picture-taking settings
You can change settings to get the best results from your camera:
1In any mode, press the Menu button.
2Press  to highlight the setting you wish to change, then press the OK 
button.
3Choose an option, then press the OK button.
4Press the Menu button to exit.
SettingIconOptions
Self Timer
Put yourself in the picture or video.
See page 13.
Exposure Compensation  
(Still modes)
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Putting yourself in the picture or video
The Self Timer creates a 10-second delay between the time you press the 
Shutter button and the time the picture or video is taken. 
1Turn the Mode dial to any Still mode for pictures, or to Video  for videos, 
then press the Menu button.
2Press  to highlight Self Timer , then press the OK button.
3Highlight On, then press the OK button.
4Press the Menu button to turn off the menu screen.
The Self Timer icon...