Kodak DX7590 manual Use this mode For Manual, Custom, Video, Favorites, Scene, Sport, Portrait

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Taking pictures and videos

 

 

 

 

 

Use this mode

For

 

 

Manual

Enjoying the highest level of creative control. You set the

 

 

 

aperture, flash compensation, shutter speed and ISO speed.

 

 

 

Exposure compensation acts as an exposure meter,

 

 

 

recommending the proper combination of aperture and shutter

 

 

 

speed to produce an acceptable exposure. To prevent camera

 

 

 

shake, use a tripod for slow shutter speeds. Use the jog dial to

 

 

 

select settings. (See P, A, S, M, and C modes, page 18.) Press

 

 

 

the Menu button to change other settings.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Custom

The "user-created” mode. For applying P, A, S, M plus any

 

 

 

Custom settings (exposure compensation, flash compensation,

 

 

 

ISO speed) which are saved independent of other camera

 

 

 

settings. Use the jog dial to select settings. (See P, A, S, M, and

 

 

 

C modes, page 18.) Press the Menu button to choose a capture

 

 

 

mode. (See Custom Exposure Mode, page 26.) Press the Menu

 

 

 

button to change other settings.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Video

Capturing video with sound. (See page 11.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Favorites

Viewing your favorites. (See page 49.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Scene

Point-and-shoot simplicity when taking pictures under 14

 

 

 

special conditions. (See Scene modes, page 16.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sport

Subjects that are in motion. Shutter speed is fast. The camera

 

 

 

pre-settings are f/2.8–f/3.7, Multi-Pattern Exposure Metering,

 

 

 

Multi-Zone Focus, ISO100–ISO 200.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Portrait

Full-frame portraits of people. Allows the subject to be sharp

 

 

 

and the background to be indistinct. For best results, position

 

 

 

your subject at least 6 ft (2 m) away and fill the frame with a

 

 

 

head and shoulder pose. Use Telephoto to exaggerate

 

 

 

background blur. The camera pre-settings are f/2.8–f/3.7,

 

 

 

Multi-Pattern Exposure Metering, Multi-Zone Focus, ISO 100.

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents User’s guide Kodak EasyShare DX7590 zoom digital camera4J1301 Eastman Kodak Company State Street Rochester, New YorkKodak and EasyShare are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company Side views Top, front viewOn/Off button Delete button Power ringBack view Menu buttonSpeaker Exposure bracketing Dock connectorTop and bottom views TopTable of contents Tagging pictures/videos for albums Running a slide show Page Getting started Package contentsInstalling the software first Close the battery door Charging the batteryInserting the battery Actual battery life may vary based on usage Important battery informationKodak battery replacement types/battery life Extending battery lifePress the On/Off button Setting the languageBattery safety and handling Turning the camera on and offSET Date & Time is highlighted. Press the OK button Setting the date and timeSetting the date & time, first time Setting the date & time, anytimeChecking camera and picture status Using the diopter dialChanging the display, EVF or LCD See page 65 for storage capacities Storing pictures on a SD or MMC cardPush the card all the way into the slot Close the door Taking a picture Taking pictures and videosWhile the shutter button is pressed halfway Using the auto-focus framing marksCapture modes-shutter pressed halfway Only active camera settings are displayedCapture modes Taking a video Are displayed Quickview-Reviewing the picture or video just takenVideo. Move the Joystick Using advanced digital zoom Using optical zoomShutter Use this mode For AutoPicture-taking modes PriorityFavorites Use this mode For ManualCustom VideoScene modes Turn the Mode dial to ScenePress the OK button to choose a Scene mode Museum For Camera pre-settings FireworksFlower MannerSee Tips for better pictures on S, M, and C modesUsing the jog dial to change P, A, S, M, or C mode settings Flash distance Using the flip-up flashTurning on the flash Flash-to-subject distanceFlash settings are pre-set for each picture-taking mode Flash settings in each modeLast burst Capture modes Default setting Available settingsSelf-Portrait First burstShooting close-up and landscape pictures Using an external flash unitSet the Mode dial to any Capture mode Zoom position Close-up distance Using exposure bracketingClose-up pictures Landscape picturesUsing exposure compensation with exposure bracketing Using burstChanging picture-taking settings Standard default Focus Zone Multi-Zone default Setting Icon Options and iconsExposure Metering Multi-Pattern default Center-WeightReset all picture-taking Unavailable in Video modeNormal default Reset to DefaultAny mode, press the Menu button Using setup to customize your cameraJapan Entering a mode Date & TimeOrientation Sensor On default Video OutFirst-on your computer Putting yourself in the picture or videoPre-tagging for album names Highlight Exit, then press the OK button Second-on your cameraThird-transfer to your computer 1X10X Images taken at f/3.7, 1/500 second 30X digital Tips for better picturesZoom Exposure compensationWide Angle, f/2.8 10X Zoom, f/3.6 Aperture and shutter speed Manual modeImages taken at f/5,1/500 second Close ups with a close-up modeImages taken in Portrait mode Fill flashPress the Review button Checking camera status review modeReviewing pictures and videos Viewing single pictures and videosTo replay the video, press the OK button Viewing multiple pictures and videosPlaying a video To play or pause a video, press the OK buttonMagnifying pictures Changing optional review settingsDeleting pictures and videos Press the Review button Press the Menu button Protecting pictures and videos from deletionViewing picture/video information Tagging pictures/videos for albumsTo interrupt the Slide Show, press the OK button Running a slide showStarting the slide show Review pictures and videos on the television Changing the slide show display intervalRunning a continuous slide show loop Press the Review button, then press the Menu button Copying pictures and videosMacintosh OS X 10.2.3, 10.3 Safari 1.0 or higher Installing the softwareMinimum system requirements Windows 98, 98SE, ME, 2000 SPI, or XP OSMac 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 printingTagging pictures and videos for emailing Press the Share button to exit the menu Second-tag pictures/videos on your cameraThird-transfer and email To your computer Tagging pictures as favoritesTake pictures Tag pictures as Press the Share button to exit the menuPreventing 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 transferringOrdering prints online Direct printing with a PictBridge-enabled printerPictBridge-enabled printer Printing from an optional SD or MMC cardPrinting pictures Connecting the camera to the printerDisconnecting the camera from the printer Turn on the printer. Turn the camera Mode dial to AutoTry one or more of the following TroubleshootingCamera problems Open the flash unit Inserting a battery in the cameraError message Turn the camera off Reinstall the batteryPicture quality problems Computer/connectivity problemsStatus Cause Power-ring-light statusStatus Cause Solution Direct printing problemsOther Getting helpHelpful links Camera SoftwareBefore you call Amount of memory MB Exact error message you receivedTelephone customer support Display Camera specificationsAppendix Kodak EasyShare DX7590 zoom digital cameraCapture FlashCommunication with computer PowerOther features ReviewTips, safety, maintenance Number of pictures Storage capacitiesPicture storage capacity-standard compression Picture storage capacity-fine compressionVideo storage capacity Power-saving featuresDescription Where to buy FCC compliance and advisory Upgrading your software and firmware Regulatory complianceEnglish translation Canadian DOC statementVcci Class B ITE Beach Backlight, 17 batteryTo computer via USB cable, 51 custom Custom exposure mode OutConnection location, i delete button, ii deleting Troubleshooting, 54 web linksBattery Customer supportManual Lens, i lens cap, 1 light Jog dial Power ring, iiPackage contents, camera, 1 party Printer dockShare button, ii PowerTelephone numbers, 60 setting Printer dock, 3, 52 printingUSB port/DC-in/A/V-out cover Zoom lever SafetyInstalling software