Kodak DX7590 manual Taking pictures and videos, Taking a picture

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Taking pictures and videos

Taking a picture

The camera is always ready to take pictures—in Review, Share, or Setup but not in Favorites. (In Video mode, the camera captures video.)

1Press the On/Off button.

2Turn the Mode dial to the desired setting.

NOTE: Use Auto for general picture-taking situations. (See page 14 for other camera-mode options.)

3Use the EVF or LCD screen to frame your subject. (Press the EVF/LCD toggle button to switch to the other. See page 6.)

The EVF /LCD screen displays a mode description and a live view.

NOTE: To take flash pictures, open the flip-up flash (see page 20). An Open Flash warning appears on the EVF/LCD screen when the flash unit needs to be open.

Open Flash warning

4Press the Shutter button halfway to set the Auto Focus (AF) and Auto Exposure (AE).

The AF/AE indicator is displayed. If the focus and/or exposure fails, recompose the shot and try again.

5Continue pressing the Shutter button completely down to take the picture.

EVF screen

AF/AE indicator

LCD screen

AF/AE indicator:

green—successful

red—failed failed focus failed exposure

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Contents Kodak EasyShare DX7590 zoom digital camera User’s guideKodak and EasyShare are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company Eastman Kodak Company State Street Rochester, New York4J1301 Top, front view Side viewsPower ring Back viewMenu button On/Off button Delete buttonDock connector Top and bottom viewsTop Speaker Exposure bracketingTable of contents Tagging pictures/videos for albums Running a slide show Page 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 usageSetting the language Battery safety and handlingTurning the camera on and off Press the On/Off buttonSetting the date and time Setting the date & time, first timeSetting the date & time, anytime SET Date & Time is highlighted. Press the OK buttonChanging the display, EVF or LCD Using the diopter dialChecking camera and picture status Push the card all the way into the slot Close the door Storing pictures on a SD or MMC cardSee page 65 for storage capacities Taking pictures and videos Taking a pictureUsing the auto-focus framing marks While the shutter button is pressed halfwayCapture modes Only active camera settings are displayedCapture modes-shutter pressed halfway Taking a video Video. Move the Joystick Quickview-Reviewing the picture or video just takenAre displayed Using optical zoom Using advanced digital zoomUse this mode For Auto Picture-taking modesPriority ShutterUse this mode For Manual CustomVideo FavoritesPress the OK button to choose a Scene mode Turn the Mode dial to SceneScene modes For Camera pre-settings Fireworks FlowerManner MuseumS, M, and C modes See Tips for better pictures onUsing the jog dial to change P, A, S, M, or C mode settings Using the flip-up flash Turning on the flashFlash-to-subject distance Flash distanceFlash settings in each mode Flash settings are pre-set for each picture-taking modeCapture modes Default setting Available settings Self-PortraitFirst burst Last burstSet the Mode dial to any Capture mode Using an external flash unitShooting close-up and landscape pictures Using exposure bracketing Close-up picturesLandscape pictures Zoom position Close-up distanceUsing burst Using exposure compensation with exposure bracketingChanging picture-taking settings Standard default Setting Icon Options and icons Exposure Metering Multi-Pattern defaultCenter-Weight Focus Zone Multi-Zone defaultUnavailable in Video mode Normal defaultReset to Default Reset all picture-takingUsing setup to customize your camera Any mode, press the Menu buttonEntering a mode Date & Time Orientation Sensor On defaultVideo Out JapanPre-tagging for album names Putting yourself in the picture or videoFirst-on your computer Third-transfer to your computer Second-on your cameraHighlight Exit, then press the OK button Tips for better pictures ZoomExposure compensation 1X10X Images taken at f/3.7, 1/500 second 30X digitalAperture and shutter speed Manual mode Wide Angle, f/2.8 10X Zoom, f/3.6Close ups with a close-up mode Images taken in Portrait modeFill flash Images taken at f/5,1/500 secondChecking camera status review mode Reviewing pictures and videosViewing single pictures and videos Press the Review buttonViewing multiple pictures and videos Playing a videoTo play or pause a video, press the OK button To replay the video, press the OK buttonDeleting pictures and videos Changing optional review settingsMagnifying pictures Protecting pictures and videos from deletion Viewing picture/video informationTagging pictures/videos for albums Press the Review button Press the Menu buttonStarting 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 Copying pictures and videos Press the Review button, then press the Menu buttonInstalling the software Minimum system requirementsWindows 98, 98SE, ME, 2000 SPI, or XP OS Macintosh OS X 10.2.3, 10.3 Safari 1.0 or higherInstall the software Mac OS X-follow the on-screen instructionsWhen can I tag my pictures and videos? Sharing pictures and videosAny time The most recent picture/video taken is displayed After pressing the Review button seeTagging pictures and videos for emailing Tagging pictures for printingPrinting tagged pictures Third-transfer and email Second-tag pictures/videos on your cameraPress the Share button to exit the menu Tagging pictures as favorites Take pictures Tag pictures asPress the Share button to exit the menu To your computerOptional settings Slide Show Remove all favorites 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 cameraDirect printing with a PictBridge-enabled printer PictBridge-enabled printerPrinting from an optional SD or MMC card Ordering prints onlineConnecting the camera to the printer Disconnecting the camera from the printerTurn on the printer. Turn the camera Mode dial to Auto Printing picturesCamera problems TroubleshootingTry one or more of the following Inserting a battery in the camera Error message Turn the camera offReinstall the battery Open the flash unitComputer/connectivity problems Picture quality problemsPower-ring-light status Status CauseDirect printing problems Status Cause SolutionGetting help Helpful links CameraSoftware OtherTelephone customer support Amount of memory MB Exact error message you receivedBefore you call Camera specifications AppendixKodak EasyShare DX7590 zoom digital camera DisplayFlash CapturePower Other featuresReview Communication with computerTips, safety, maintenance Storage capacities Picture storage capacity-standard compressionPicture storage capacity-fine compression Number of picturesPower-saving features Video storage capacityDescription Where to buy Upgrading your software and firmware Regulatory compliance FCC compliance and advisoryVcci Class B ITE Canadian DOC statementEnglish translation Backlight, 17 battery To computer via USB cable, 51 custom Custom exposure modeOut BeachTroubleshooting, 54 web links BatteryCustomer support Connection location, i delete button, ii deletingLens, i lens cap, 1 light Jog dial Power ring, ii Package contents, camera, 1 partyPrinter dock ManualPower Telephone numbers, 60 settingPrinter dock, 3, 52 printing Share button, iiInstalling software Zoom lever SafetyUSB port/DC-in/A/V-out cover