Kodak DX7630 manual Using the flash, Turning on the flash

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Taking pictures and videos

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.

 

Flash Range

Wide Angle

2-13.8 ft (0.6-4.2 m)

 

 

Telephoto

2-8.2 ft (0.6-2.5 m)

 

 

Turning on the flash

Press the

button to scroll

Flash/Status

 

through the flash options.

 

The active flash icon is displayed

 

in the camera screen status area.

 

Flash Setting

Flash Fires

 

Auto

When the lighting conditions require it.

Flash

 

 

Off

Never

 

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). In low light, hold the

 

camera steady or use a tripod.

 

Red-eyeOnce, 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.)

 

NOTE: The flash is not available in all modes. See Flash settings in each mode, page 17.

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Contents Kodak EasyShare DX7630 zoom digital camera User’s guideEastman Kodak Company State Street Rochester, New York Top, Front View Side, Back View Bottom ViewTable 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 Extending battery life Important battery informationKodak battery replacement types/battery life Actual battery life may vary based on usageTo turn off the camera, turn the Mode dial to Off Battery safety and handlingChanging the camera screen in Auto mode Turning the camera on and offSetting the date & time, anytime Setting the date and timeSetting the date & time, first time SET Date & Time is highlighted. Press the OK buttonChecking camera and picture status Capture mode screenOnly active camera settings are displayed Review screenStoring pictures on an SD/MMC card Push the card all the way into the slot Close the doorTaking a picture Press the Display/Info button to turn onTaking a video Using the auto-focus framing marksWhile the shutter button is pressed halfway When taking videos, press and release the Shutter button Using optical zoomVideo. Press to adjust the volume Reviewing the picture or video just takenCamera modes Using digital zoomUse this mode For Auto SceneShutter Use this mode For AperturePriority ManualScene modes S, M, and C mode SubjectSettings apply only in P, A, S, M, and C modes Using the jog dial to change P, A, S, M, or C mode settingsUsing the flash Turning on the flashFlash settings in each mode Close-up pictures Shooting close-up and landscape picturesLandscape pictures If exposure If the exposure Using exposure compensation with exposure bracketingDefault +/-0.3 +1.0 +0.7, +1.0, +1.3 Compensation Bracketing interval Taken are Is set toUsing burst Changing picture-taking settings Exposure Metering Multi-pattern default-evaluates Setting Icon Options White BalanceExposure Bracketing +/- 0.3 EV default Interval +/- 0.7 EV +/- 1.0 EVSepia picture to color Setting Using setup to customize your camera Video Out Orientation Sensor On defaultFeature. Default is YYYY/MM/DD Japan most common formatSecond-on your camera Pre-tagging for album namesFirst-on your computer Third-transfer to your computerViewing multiple pictures and videos Reviewing pictures and videosViewing single pictures and videos Changing the camera screenEXIT-exits the Delete screen Playing a videoDeleting pictures and videos To delete more pictures and videos, return to StepMagnifying pictures Changing optional review settingsPress the Review button, then locate a picture Protecting pictures and videos from deletion Tagging pictures/videos for albumsStarting the slide show Running a slide showTo interrupt the Slide Show, press the OK button Running a continuous slide show loop Changing the slide show display intervalReview pictures and videos on the television Card is inserted in the camera Copying pictures and videosViewing picture/video information Press the Review button, then press the Menu buttonWindows OS-based computers Installing the softwareMinimum system requirements CD-ROM drive Available USB portInstall the software Mac OS X-follow the on-screen instructionsAny time The most recent picture/video taken is displayed When can I tag my pictures and videos?Sharing pictures and videos After pressing the Review button seeTagging pictures for printing Printing tagged picturesThird-transfer and email Tagging pictures and videos for emailingSecond-tag pictures/videos on your camera Press the Share button. Press to locate a picture/videoPress Tagging pictures as favoritesCable see page 42 or an EasyShare dock Removing all favorites from your camera Optional settingsSlide Show Remove all favorites Multi-up Setup Menu Preventing favorites from transferring to the cameraAlso available for transferring Transferring and printing picturesTransferring pictures/videos with the USB cable Turn off the cameraPrinting from an optional SD/MMC card Printing pictures from your computerOrdering prints online Printing without a computerCamera problems TroubleshootingTry one or more of the following Computer/connectivity problems Picture quality problemsCamera ready light status Status CauseStill having problems? Software help Getting helpHelpful links Telephone customer supportLine Japan 03 5644 585 726States Italy 02 696 Fax Korea 00798 631Kodak EasyShare DX7630 zoom digital camera Camera specificationsAppendix DisplayFlash Kodak EasyShare DX7630 zoom digital camera ExposureCapture Review PowerOther features Communication with computerPicture storage capacity fine compression Tips, safety, maintenanceStorage capacities Number of picturesPicture storage capacity standard compression Power-saving featuresVideo storage capacity Upgrading your software and firmware Regulatory compliance FCC compliance and advisoryVcci Class B ITE Canadian DOC statementEnglish translation Bracketing interval, 22 button Backlight, 14 batteryOut, ii To computer via USB cable, 42 customInformation About pictures, videos, 34 inserting Software, 48 troubleshooting, 44 web linksInstalling software on, 36 magnify picture, 30 manner Liveview Locating holes for dockOK button, 4 Package contents, camera, 1 partySelf portrait, 13 shutter priority, 12 snow, 13 sports Text Program Protecting pictures, videosShutter speed, Pasm mode, 14 shutter, problems Telephone numbers, 48 settingSafety, 53 SCN, 11 SD/MMC card Running slide showTelevision, slide show, 33 text Time, setting, 5 tips Digital, 11 optical