Kodak DX7630 manual Changing picture-taking settings

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Taking pictures and videos

Changing picture-taking settings

You can change settings to get the best results from your camera:

1Press the Menu button. (Some settings are unavailable in some modes.)

2Press to highlight a setting, then press the OK button.

3Choose an option, then press the OK button.

4Press the Menu button to exit the menu.

Setting

Icon

Options

Custom Exposure Mode

P

Program (default)

 

Aperture Priority

Choose a preferred capture

ASM

mode. (See Custom, page 12.)

 

Shutter Priority

This setting remains until you

 

Manual

change it.

 

Available only in Custom (C) mode.

 

 

 

 

 

Self Timer

 

On

Turn the Self Timer on or off.

 

Off (default)

This setting remains until you

 

 

take the picture, turn the Mode

 

 

dial, or turn off the camera.

 

 

 

 

 

Picture Size

 

6.1 MP—for printing up to 30 x 40 in. (76

Choose a picture resolution.

 

x 102 cm).

This setting remains until you

 

5.4 MP (3:2)—ideal for printing 4 x 6 in.

change it.

 

(10 x 15 cm) prints without cropping. Also

 

 

for printing up to 20 x 30 in. (50 x 76 cm);

 

 

some cropping may result.

 

 

4.0 MP—for printing up to 8 x 10 in. (20 x

 

 

25 cm).

 

 

3.1 MP—for printing up to 8 x 10 in. (20 x

 

 

25 cm).

 

 

1.7 MP—for printing 4 x 6 in. (10 x 16 cm)

 

 

prints, emailing, Internet, screen display, or

 

 

for conserving space.

 

 

 

Compression

JPG

Standard (default)

Choose a compression.

Fine

 

This setting remains until you

 

NOTE: The Fine setting renders a larger file size.

change it. The setting is

 

 

displayed in the status area as “S”

 

 

or “F.”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents User’s guide Kodak EasyShare DX7630 zoom digital cameraEastman Kodak Company State Street Rochester, New York Top, Front View Bottom View Side, Back ViewTable of contents Transferring pictures/videos with the USB cable Package contents Installing the software firstGetting started Charging the battery Inserting the batteryClose the battery door Actual battery life may vary based on usage Important battery informationKodak battery replacement types/battery life Extending battery lifeTurning the camera on and off Battery safety and handlingChanging the camera screen in Auto mode To turn off the camera, turn the Mode dial to OffSET Date & Time is highlighted. Press the OK button Setting the date and timeSetting the date & time, first time Setting the date & time, anytimeReview screen Capture mode screenOnly active camera settings are displayed Checking camera and picture statusPush the card all the way into the slot Close the door Storing pictures on an SD/MMC cardPress the Display/Info button to turn on Taking a pictureUsing the auto-focus framing marks Taking a videoWhile the shutter button is pressed halfway Reviewing the picture or video just taken Using optical zoomVideo. Press to adjust the volume When taking videos, press and release the Shutter buttonScene Using digital zoomUse this mode For Auto Camera modesManual Use this mode For AperturePriority ShutterScene modes Subject S, M, and C modeUsing the jog dial to change P, A, S, M, or C mode settings Settings apply only in P, A, S, M, and C modesTurning on the flash Using the flashFlash settings in each mode Shooting close-up and landscape pictures Close-up picturesLandscape pictures Compensation Bracketing interval Taken are Is set to Using exposure compensation with exposure bracketingDefault +/-0.3 +1.0 +0.7, +1.0, +1.3 If exposure If the exposureUsing burst Changing picture-taking settings +/- 1.0 EV Setting Icon Options White BalanceExposure Bracketing +/- 0.3 EV default Interval +/- 0.7 EV Exposure Metering Multi-pattern default-evaluatesSepia picture to color Setting Using setup to customize your camera Japan most common format Orientation Sensor On defaultFeature. Default is YYYY/MM/DD Video OutThird-transfer to your computer Pre-tagging for album namesFirst-on your computer Second-on your cameraChanging the camera screen Reviewing pictures and videosViewing single pictures and videos Viewing multiple pictures and videosTo delete more pictures and videos, return to Step Playing a videoDeleting pictures and videos EXIT-exits the Delete screenChanging optional review settings Magnifying picturesPress the Review button, then locate a picture Tagging pictures/videos for albums Protecting pictures and videos from deletionRunning a slide show Starting the slide showTo interrupt the Slide Show, press the OK button Changing the slide show display interval Running a continuous slide show loopReview pictures and videos on the television Press the Review button, then press the Menu button Copying pictures and videosViewing picture/video information Card is inserted in the cameraCD-ROM drive Available USB port Installing the softwareMinimum system requirements Windows OS-based computersMac OS X-follow the on-screen instructions Install the softwareAfter pressing the Review button see When can I tag my pictures and videos?Sharing pictures and videos Any time The most recent picture/video taken is displayedPrinting tagged pictures Tagging pictures for printingPress the Share button. Press to locate a picture/video Tagging pictures and videos for emailingSecond-tag pictures/videos on your camera Third-transfer and emailTagging pictures as favorites PressCable see page 42 or an EasyShare dock Preventing favorites from transferring to the camera Optional settingsSlide Show Remove all favorites Multi-up Setup Menu Removing all favorites from your cameraTurn off the camera Transferring and printing picturesTransferring pictures/videos with the USB cable Also available for transferringPrinting without a computer Printing pictures from your computerOrdering prints online Printing from an optional SD/MMC cardTroubleshooting Camera problemsTry one or more of the following Picture quality problems Computer/connectivity problemsStatus Cause Camera ready light statusStill having problems? Telephone customer support Getting helpHelpful links Software helpFax Korea 00798 631 585 726States Italy 02 696 Line Japan 03 5644Display Camera specificationsAppendix Kodak EasyShare DX7630 zoom digital cameraKodak EasyShare DX7630 zoom digital camera Exposure FlashCapture Communication with computer PowerOther features ReviewNumber of pictures Tips, safety, maintenanceStorage capacities Picture storage capacity fine compressionPower-saving features Picture storage capacity standard compressionVideo storage capacity FCC compliance and advisory Upgrading your software and firmware Regulatory complianceCanadian DOC statement Vcci Class B ITEEnglish translation To computer via USB cable, 42 custom Backlight, 14 batteryOut, ii Bracketing interval, 22 buttonLiveview Locating holes for dock Software, 48 troubleshooting, 44 web linksInstalling software on, 36 magnify picture, 30 manner Information About pictures, videos, 34 insertingProgram Protecting pictures, videos Package contents, camera, 1 partySelf portrait, 13 shutter priority, 12 snow, 13 sports Text OK button, 4Running slide show Telephone numbers, 48 settingSafety, 53 SCN, 11 SD/MMC card Shutter speed, Pasm mode, 14 shutter, problemsDigital, 11 optical Television, slide show, 33 text Time, setting, 5 tips