Kodak DX7590 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:

1Turn the Mode dial to desired mode.

2Press the Menu button. (Some settings are unavailable in some modes.)

3Move the Joystick to highlight a setting, then press the OK button.

4Choose an option, then press the OK button.

5Press the Menu button to exit.

Setting

Icon

Options and icons

 

 

that appear in Liveview

Custom Exposure Mode

P

Program (default)

 

Aperture Priority

Choose a preferred capture

ASM

mode. (See Custom, page 15.)

 

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

 

5.0 MP (default)—for printing up to

Choose a picture resolution.

 

20 x 30 in. (51 x 76 cm); pictures are highest

This setting remains until you

 

resolution and largest file size.

 

4.4 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. (51 x 76 cm)

 

 

4.0 MP— for printing up to 20 x 30 in.

 

 

(50 x 76 cm); pictures are medium resolution

 

 

with smaller file size.

 

 

3.1 MP—for printing up to 11 x 14 in.

 

 

(28 x 36 cm); pictures are medium resolution

 

 

with smaller file size.

 

 

1.8 MP—for printing 4 x 6 in.

 

 

(10 x 15 cm) prints, emailing, Internet,

 

 

screen display, or for conserving space.

 

 

 

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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 viewsMenu button Power ringBack view On/Off button Delete buttonTop Dock connectorTop and bottom views 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 Extending battery life Important battery informationKodak battery replacement types/battery life Actual battery life may vary based on usageTurning the camera on and off Setting the languageBattery safety and handling Press the On/Off buttonSetting the date & time, anytime Setting the date and timeSetting the date & time, first time 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 zoomPriority Use this mode For AutoPicture-taking modes ShutterVideo Use this mode For ManualCustom FavoritesPress the OK button to choose a Scene mode Turn the Mode dial to SceneScene modes Manner For Camera pre-settings FireworksFlower MuseumS, M, and C modes See Tips for better pictures onUsing the jog dial to change P, A, S, M, or C mode settings Flash-to-subject distance Using the flip-up flashTurning on the flash Flash distanceFlash settings in each mode Flash settings are pre-set for each picture-taking modeFirst burst Capture modes Default setting Available settingsSelf-Portrait Last burstSet the Mode dial to any Capture mode Using an external flash unitShooting close-up and landscape pictures Landscape pictures Using exposure bracketingClose-up pictures Zoom position Close-up distanceUsing burst Using exposure compensation with exposure bracketingChanging picture-taking settings Standard default Center-Weight Setting Icon Options and iconsExposure Metering Multi-Pattern default Focus Zone Multi-Zone defaultReset to Default Unavailable in Video modeNormal default Reset all picture-takingUsing setup to customize your camera Any mode, press the Menu buttonVideo Out Entering a mode Date & TimeOrientation Sensor On default 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 Exposure compensation Tips for better picturesZoom 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/3.6Fill flash Close ups with a close-up modeImages taken in Portrait mode Images taken at f/5,1/500 secondViewing single pictures and videos Checking camera status review modeReviewing pictures and videos Press the Review buttonTo play or pause a video, press the OK button Viewing multiple pictures and videosPlaying a video To replay the video, press the OK buttonDeleting pictures and videos Changing optional review settingsMagnifying pictures Tagging pictures/videos for albums Protecting pictures and videos from deletionViewing picture/video information 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 buttonWindows 98, 98SE, ME, 2000 SPI, or XP OS Installing the softwareMinimum system requirements Macintosh OS X 10.2.3, 10.3 Safari 1.0 or higherInstall 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 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 Press the Share button to exit the menu Tagging pictures as favoritesTake pictures Tag pictures as To your computerRemoving 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 or MMC card Direct printing with a PictBridge-enabled printerPictBridge-enabled printer Ordering prints onlineTurn on the printer. Turn the camera Mode dial to Auto Connecting the camera to the printerDisconnecting the camera from the printer Printing picturesCamera problems TroubleshootingTry one or more of the following Reinstall the battery Inserting a battery in the cameraError message Turn the camera off Open the flash unitComputer/connectivity problems Picture quality problemsPower-ring-light status Status CauseDirect printing problems Status Cause SolutionSoftware Getting helpHelpful links Camera OtherTelephone customer support Amount of memory MB Exact error message you receivedBefore you call Kodak EasyShare DX7590 zoom digital camera Camera specificationsAppendix DisplayFlash CaptureReview PowerOther features Communication with computerTips, safety, maintenance Picture storage capacity-fine compression Storage capacitiesPicture storage capacity-standard 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 Out Backlight, 17 batteryTo computer via USB cable, 51 custom Custom exposure mode BeachCustomer support Troubleshooting, 54 web linksBattery Connection location, i delete button, ii deletingPrinter dock Lens, i lens cap, 1 light Jog dial Power ring, iiPackage contents, camera, 1 party ManualPrinter dock, 3, 52 printing PowerTelephone numbers, 60 setting Share button, iiInstalling software Zoom lever SafetyUSB port/DC-in/A/V-out cover