Kodak DX7440 manual Center-weight, Center-spot, Focus Zone Multi-zone default, Single AF

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Taking pictures and videos

Setting

Icon

Options

 

 

 

 

Exposure Metering

 

Multi-pattern (default)

evaluates

Evaluate light levels at specific

 

lighting conditions throughout the image to

areas of a scene.

 

give an optimum picture exposure. Ideal for

This setting remains until you

 

general picture taking.

 

 

Center-weight

 

evaluates the

change it. The setting is

 

 

displayed on the right side of

 

lighting conditions of the subject centered in

Liveview if set to Center-weight

 

the viewfinder. Ideal for backlit subjects.

or Center-spot.

 

Center-spot

 

similar to

 

 

Center-weight, except the metering is

 

 

concentrated on a smaller area of the subject

 

 

centered in the viewfinder. (A circle indicates

 

 

the metering spot.) Ideal when you need an

 

 

exact exposure of a specific area in the

 

 

picture.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unavailable in Auto, Scene, or Video modes.

 

 

 

 

Focus Zone

 

Multi-zone (default)

evaluates all

Choose a large or concentrated

 

zones to give an even picture focus. Ideal for

area of focus.

 

general picture taking.

 

This setting remains until you

 

Center-zone

 

 

evaluates the small

change it. The setting is

 

area centered in the viewfinder. Ideal when

displayed on the right side of

 

precise focus of a specific area in the picture

Liveview if set to Center-zone or

 

is needed.

 

 

 

 

Selectable-zone.

 

Selectable-zone

move the focus

 

 

brackets to center, left, or right.

 

 

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

 

 

Multi-zone when in Landscape mode.

 

 

Unavailable in Auto, Scene, or Video modes.

 

 

 

AF Control

 

Continuous AF (default; no icon)—

Choose an auto-focus setting.

 

uses external AF sensor and TTL (Through

 

The Lens) AF. Because the camera is always

This setting remains until you

 

 

focusing, there is no need to press the

change it. The setting is

 

 

Shutter button halfway down to focus.

displayed on the right side of

 

 

Single AF

uses external AF sensor

Liveview if set to Single AF or

 

 

and TTL-AF when the Shutter button is

Accessory Lens AF.

 

 

pressed halfway down.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accessory Lens AF usesTTL-AF

 

 

when optional accessory lenses are

 

 

attached.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unavailable in Video mode.

 

 

 

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Contents Kodak EasyShare DX7440 zoom digital camera User’s guideEastman Kodak Company State Street Rochester, New York Top, Front View Power ring Side, Back ViewBottom View USB Port Jog dialTable of contents Transferring pictures/videos with the USB cable Installing the software first Package contentsGetting started Inserting the battery Charging the batteryClose the battery door Important battery information Kodak battery replacement types/battery lifeExtending battery life Actual battery life may vary based on usageBattery safety and handling Changing the camera screen in Auto modeTo turn off the camera, turn the Mode dial to Off Turning the camera on and offSetting the date and time Checking camera status in capture modeSetting the date & time, first time Setting the date & time, anytimeStoring pictures on an SD/MMC card Using optional lensesPush the card all the way into the slot Close the door Using the diopter dial Taking a pictureTaking a video Using the auto-focus framing marksWhile the shutter button is pressed halfway Using optical zoom Video. Press to adjust the volumeWhen taking videos, press and release the Shutter button Reviewing the picture or video just takenUsing digital zoom Use this mode For AutoCamera modes SceneUse this mode For Aperture PriorityShutter ManualScene modes S, M, and C mode Settings apply only in P, A, S, M, and C modes Turn the Mode dial to P, A, S, M, or CPress the jog dial to open the setting Use the jog dialUsing the flash Turning on the flashFlash settings in each mode Set the Mode dial to any Capture mode Shooting close-up and landscape picturesClose-up pictures Landscape picturesUsing exposure bracketing Using exposure compensation with exposure bracketingUsing burst Changing picture-taking settings Setting Icon Options Compression Center-weight Focus Zone Multi-zone defaultAF Control Continuous AF default no icon Accessory Lens AF -usesTTL-AFSepia picture to color Using setup to customize your camera Setting Icon Options Print Warning Sound Themes Shutter Only Default Classical Jazz Sci-FiEntering a mode Date & Time Orientation Sensor On defaultPre-tagging for album names First-on your computerThird-transfer to your computer Second-on your cameraHighlight Exit, then press the OK button Checking camera status in review mode Reviewing pictures and videosViewing single pictures and videos Press the Review buttonPlaying a video Viewing multiple pictures and videosChanging the camera screen Deleting pictures and videos Changing optional review settingsMagnifying pictures Protecting pictures and videos from deletion Tagging pictures/videos for albumsRunning a slide show Starting the slide showChanging the slide show display interval To interrupt the Slide Show, press the OK buttonRunning a continuous slide show loop Copying pictures and videosReview pictures and videos on the television Press the Review button, then press the Menu button Viewing picture/video informationJoystick . Press the Menu button to exit the menu Installing the software Minimum system requirementsWindows OS-based computers CD-ROM drive Available USB portInstall the software Mac OS X-follow the on-screen instructionsWhen can I tag my pictures and videos? Sharing pictures and videosAfter pressing the Review button see Print FavoriteTagging pictures for printing Printing tagged picturesTagging pictures and videos for emailing Second-tag pictures/videos on your cameraThird-transfer and email Press the Share button. Press to locate a picture/videoTagging pictures as favorites Optional settings Multi-up Setup MenuRemoving all favorites from your camera Preventing favorites from transferring to the cameraTransferring and printing pictures Transferring pictures/videos with the USB cableAlso available for transferring Turn off the cameraPrinting pictures from your computer Ordering prints onlinePrinting from an optional SD/MMC card Printing without a computerCamera problems TroubleshootingTry one or more of the following Computer/connectivity problems Camera ready light status Picture quality problemsStatus Cause Still having problems? Getting help Helpful linksCamera links Software linksTelephone customer support Amount of memory MB Exact error message you receivedBefore you call Camera specifications AppendixKodak EasyShare DX7440 zoom digital camera DisplayFlash Kodak EasyShare DX7440 zoom digital camera ExposureCapture Tips, safety, maintenance Picture storage capacity standard compression Storage capacitiesNumber of pictures Picture storage capacity fine compression Power-saving featuresVideo storage capacity Upgrading your software and firmware Regulatory compliance FCC compliance and advisoryVcci Class B ITE Canadian DOC statementEnglish translation Backlight, 13 battery Out, iiZoom To computer via USB cable, 42 customTroubleshooting, 44 web links About pictures, videos, 34 insertingStorage capacity, 53 Locating holes for dockInstalling software on, 36 magnify picture, 30 manner Package contents, camera, 1 party Pasm modePortrait, 12 power Auto off, save, 54 camera, 4 switch Self portrait, 12 shutter priority, 11 snow, 12 sports TextTelephone numbers, 49 setting AF control Album Protecting pictures, videosRunning slide show Inserting, 6 printing from, 43 storage capacities, 53Video date display, 26 videos