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Installing the software
Install the software
CAUTION:
Install Kodak EasyShare software before connecting the camera or optional dock to the computer. Failure to do so may cause the software to install incorrectly.
1Close all software applications that are open on your computer (including anti-virus software).
2Place the Kodak EasyShare software CD into the CD-ROM drive.
3Install the software:
Windows OS-basedcomputer—if the install window does not appear, choose Run from the Start menu and type d:\setup.exe where d is the drive letter that contains the CD.
Mac OS X—double-click the CD icon on the desktop, then click the Install icon.
4Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software.
Windows OS-basedcomputer—select Complete to automatically install all the applications. Select Custom to choose the applications you wish to install.
Mac OS X—follow the on-screen instructions.
NOTE: When prompted, take a few minutes to electronically register your camera and software. This lets you receive information regarding software updates and registers some of the products included with the camera. You must be connected to your Internet service provider to register electronically. To register later, see www.kodak.com/go/register.
5Restart the computer. If you turned off anti-virus software, turn it back on. See the anti-virus software manual for details.
For information on the software applications included on the Kodak EasyShare software CD, click the Help button in the Kodak EasyShare software.
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Contents
User’s guide
Kodak EasyShare Z7590 zoom digital camera
4J3110
Eastman Kodak Company Rochester, New York
Kodak and EasyShare are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company
Microphone Lens
Top, front view
Jog dial Flip-up flash Shutter button
Side views
Diopter dial USB port External flash connector DC-In
SD/MMC card slot
Out for TV viewing
Power ring Neck strap post
Neck strap post Mode dial EVF/LCD toggle button
Back view
On/Off button
Bottom
Top and bottom views
Top
Table of contents
Table of contents
Vii
Viii
Getting started
Installing the software first
Charging the battery
Important battery information
Inserting the battery
Kodak battery replacement types/battery life
Actual battery life may vary based on usage
Extending battery life
Battery safety and handling
Turning the camera on and off
Setting the language
Press the On/Off button
Press the On/Off button to turn off the camera
Setting the date & time, first time
Setting the date and time
Setting the date & time, anytime
SET Date & Time is highlighted. Press the OK button
You can adjust the EVF sharpness for your eyesight
Using the diopter dial
Changing the display, EVF or LCD
Checking camera and picture status
See page 79 for storage capacities
Storing pictures on a SD or MMC card
Taking a picture
Taking pictures and videos
Taking pictures and videos
While the shutter button is pressed halfway
Using the auto-focus framing marks
Press the Shutter button halfway and hold
Capture modes
Only active camera settings are displayed
Capture modes-shutter pressed halfway
Taking a video
Are displayed
Quickview-Reviewing the picture or video just taken
Share Press the Share button to tag a
Using advanced digital zoom
Using optical zoom
Picture-taking modes
Use this mode For Auto
Ease of use
Program
Priority
Use this mode For Aperture
Shutter
Manual
Scene modes
Turn the Mode dial to Scene
Press the OK button to choose a Scene mode
Snow
For Camera pre-settings Night
Beach
Text
Backlight
For Camera pre-settings Children
S, M, and C modes
See Tips for better pictures on
Using the jog dial to change P, A, S, M, or C mode settings
Turning on the flash
Using the flip-up flash
Changing the flash settings
Flash settings are pre-set for each picture-taking mode
Flash settings in each mode
Manner/Museum
Capture modes Default setting Available settings Snow
Self-Portrait
First burst
Shooting close-up and landscape pictures
Using an external flash unit
Landscape pictures
Using exposure bracketing
Close-up pictures
Using exposure compensation with exposure bracketing
Using burst
Available only in Custom C mode
Changing picture-taking settings
Self-Timer
Off default
Compression
Daylight
Exposure Bracketing +/- 0.3 EV default Interval +/- 0.7 EV
Tungsten
+/- 1.0 EV
Setting Icon Options and icons
To the defaults
Reset to Default
Single AF
Low Color
Image Storage
Setup Menu
Internal Memory
Video Length Video
Any mode, press the Menu button
Using setup to customize your camera
Orientation Sensor On default
Entering a mode Date & Time
Video Out
Japan
About
Setting Icon Options Format
Putting yourself in the picture or video
First-on your computer Second-on your camera
Pre-tagging for album names
Third-transfer to your computer
Tips for better pictures
Zoom
Highlight Exit, then press the OK button
Exposure compensation
Wide Angle, f/2.8 10X Zoom, f/3.6
Aperture and shutter speed Manual mode
Fill flash
Images taken in Portrait mode
Images taken at f/5,1/500 second
Close ups with a close-up mode
Press the Review button
Reviewing pictures and videos
Viewing single pictures and videos
Checking camera status review mode
Viewing multiple pictures and videos
To adjust the volume, move the Joystick
Playing a video
To play or pause a video, press the OK button
Magnifying pictures
Deleting pictures and videos
EXIT-exits the Delete screen
To delete more pictures and videos, return to Step
Press the Review button Press the Menu button
Changing optional review settings
Protecting pictures and videos from deletion
Tagging pictures/videos for albums
Viewing picture/video information
Starting the slide show
Running a slide show
Changing the slide show display interval
Press the Review button, then press the Menu button
Review pictures and videos on the television
Displaying pictures and videos on a television
Running a continuous slide show loop
Before you copy, make sure that
Copying pictures and videos
Minimum system requirements
Installing the software
Windows 98, 98SE, ME, 2000 SPI, or XP OS
Macintosh OS X 10.2.3, 10.3 Safari 1.0 or higher
Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software
Install the software
Sharing pictures and videos
When can I tag my pictures and videos?
Videos
Print Favorites
Printing tagged pictures
Tagging pictures for printing
Press the Share button to exit the menu
Tagging pictures and videos for emailing
Third-transfer and email
Tagging pictures as favorites
Take pictures Tag pictures as
Press the Share button to exit the menu
Transfer pictures
Optional settings
To your computer
Your camera
Printing and emailing favorites
Removing all favorites from your camera
Preventing favorites from transferring to the camera
Transferring pictures/videos with the USB cable
Transferring and printing pictures
Also available for transferring
Turn off the camera
Ordering prints online
Printing from an optional SD or MMC card
PictBridge-enabled printer
Direct printing with a PictBridge-enabled printer
Connecting the camera to the printer
Turn on the printer. Turn the camera Mode dial to Auto
Disconnecting the camera from the printer
Printing pictures
Index Print
Others, including series 3 printer Docks and camera docks
Dock compatibility for your camera
Camera dock
Try one or more of the following
Troubleshooting
Camera problems
Number does not
Inserting a battery in the camera
Picture
Set the Orientation Sensor to on
Reinstall the battery
Error message Turn the camera off
Remove memory card from the camera
Screen
Picture quality problems
Computer/connectivity problems
Try one or more of the following
Status Cause
Power-ring-light status
Status Cause Solution
Direct printing PictBridge problems
Helpful links
Getting help
Camera
Other
Disk space
Telephone customer support
Appendix
Camera specifications
Kodak EasyShare Z7590 zoom digital camera
Display
Multi-Pattern AE, Center-Weight AE, Center-Spot AE
10X optical zoom LCD display mode
Working range
Standard wide 2.0 ft 0.6 m to infinity
Review
Flash
Capture
Other features
Power
Storage capacities
Communication with computer
Number of pictures
Picture storage capacity-standard compression
Picture storage capacity-fine compression
Power-saving features
Description Where to buy
Accessories
Appendix
Limited warranty
Warranty
Limited warranty coverage
Limitations
Outside the United States and Canada
Your rights
FCC compliance and advisory
Regulatory compliance
English translation
Canadian DOC statement
Vcci Class B ITE
Beach
Index
Connection location, ii delete button, iii deleting
Copy pictures
To computer via USB cable, 62 custom
Lens Cleaning lens, 83 light Jog dial Power ring, iii
Troubleshooting, 67 web links Histogram
Macintosh Installing software on, 55 macro mode
Focus framing marks, 11 focus zone, 33 format
Printer dock, 3, 63 printing
Power
Text
Telephone numbers, 75 setting
Battery, 4 SCN
Safety
Running slide show
Tagging pictures
Time, setting Timer, shutter delay, 38 tips
Transfer, via USB cable
USB port/DC-in/A/V-outcover
Zoom