Kodak DX7590 Setting Icon Options and icons, Exposure Metering Multi-Pattern default, Center-Spot

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Taking pictures and videos

Setting

Icon

Options and icons

 

 

 

that appear in Liveview

 

Exposure Metering

 

Multi-Pattern (default)

evaluates

Evaluate light levels at specific

 

lighting conditions throughout the image to

areas of a scene.

 

give an optimum picture exposure. Ideal for

This setting remains until you

 

general picture-taking.

 

 

Center-Weight

evaluates the

change it. The setting is

 

displayed on the right side of

 

lighting conditions of the subject centered in

Liveview if set to Center-weight

 

the viewfinder. Ideal for backlit subjects.

or Center-spot.

 

Center-Spot

similar to

 

 

Center-weight, except the metering is

 

 

concentrated on a smaller area of the subject

 

 

centered in the viewfinder. (A circle indicates

 

 

the metering spot.) Ideal when you need an

 

 

exact exposure of a specific area in the

 

 

picture.

 

 

 

 

 

Unavailable in Auto, Scene, or Video modes.

 

 

 

 

Focus Zone

 

Multi-Zone (default)

evaluates 3

Choose a large or concentrated

 

zones to give an even picture focus. Ideal for

area of focus.

 

general picture-taking.

 

This setting remains until you

 

Center-Zone

 

evaluates the small

change it. The setting is

 

area centered in the viewfinder. Ideal when

displayed on the right side of

 

precise focus of a specific area in the picture

Liveview if set to Center-zone or

 

is needed.

 

 

 

Selectable-zone.

 

Selectable-Zone

move the focus

 

 

brackets to center, left, or right.

 

 

Unavailable in Auto, Scene, or Video modes.

 

 

 

AF Control

 

Continuous AF (default)—uses external

Choose an auto-focus setting.

 

AF sensor and TTL-AF (Through-The-Lens).

This setting remains until you

 

Because the camera is always focusing,

 

there is no need to press the Shutter button

change it.

 

 

halfway down to focus.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Single AF

uses external AF sensor

 

 

and TTL-AF when the Shutter button is

 

 

pressed halfway down.

 

 

 

Accessory Lens AF usesTTL-AF.

 

 

Unavailable in Video mode.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Kodak EasyShare DX7590 zoom digital camera User’s guideEastman Kodak Company State Street Rochester, New York Kodak and EasyShare are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company4J1301 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 Package contents Installing the software firstGetting started Charging the battery Inserting 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 buttonUsing the diopter dial Changing the display, EVF or LCDChecking camera and picture status Storing pictures on a SD or MMC card Push the card all the way into the slot Close the doorSee page 65 for storage capacities Taking pictures and videos Taking a pictureUsing the auto-focus framing marks While the shutter button is pressed halfwayOnly active camera settings are displayed Capture modesCapture modes-shutter pressed halfway Taking a video Quickview-Reviewing the picture or video just taken Video. Move the JoystickAre displayed Using optical zoom Using advanced digital zoomUse this mode For Auto Picture-taking modesPriority ShutterUse this mode For Manual CustomVideo FavoritesTurn the Mode dial to Scene Press the OK button to choose a Scene modeScene 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 burstUsing an external flash unit Set the Mode dial to any Capture modeShooting 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 JapanPutting yourself in the picture or video Pre-tagging for album namesFirst-on your computer Second-on your camera Third-transfer to your computerHighlight 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 buttonChanging optional review settings Deleting pictures and videosMagnifying pictures Protecting pictures and videos from deletion Viewing picture/video informationTagging pictures/videos for albums Press the Review button Press the Menu buttonRunning 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 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 for printing Tagging pictures and videos for emailingPrinting tagged pictures Second-tag pictures/videos on your camera Third-transfer and emailPress 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 picturesTroubleshooting Camera problemsTry 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 OtherAmount of memory MB Exact error message you received Telephone customer supportBefore 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 advisoryCanadian DOC statement Vcci Class B ITEEnglish 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, iiZoom lever Safety Installing softwareUSB port/DC-in/A/V-out cover