Kodak DX7440 manual Picture quality problems, Camera ready light status, Status Cause

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Troubleshooting

Picture quality problems

If...

Try one or more of the following

The picture is too dark

Use Fill flash (page 15) or change your position so light is

or underexposed

not behind the subject.

 

Move so that the distance between you and the subject is

 

within the effective flash range (page 15).

 

To automatically set exposure and focus, 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.

 

Decrease the shutter speed or increase the ISO speed

 

(page 13).

 

 

The picture is too light

Turn the flash off (page 15).

 

Move so that the distance between you and the subject is

 

within the effective flash range (see page 15).

 

To automatically set exposure and focus, 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.

 

Increase the shutter speed or decrease the ISO speed

 

(page 13).

 

 

The picture is not clear

To automatically set exposure and focus, 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.

 

Clean the lens (page 52).

 

Make sure the camera is not in Close-up mode if you are

 

more than 23.7 in. (60 cm) from your subject.

 

Place the camera on a flat, steady surface or use a tripod.

 

 

Camera ready light status

Status

Cause

Ready light glows

Shutter button is pressed halfway down. Focus and exposure

steady green.

are set.

 

 

Ready light blinks

Picture is being processed and saved to the camera.

green.

 

Pictures are being transferred to computer; camera is

 

 

connected.

 

 

 

Camera firmware upgrade is in process.

 

 

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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