Using an external flash unit | Kodak DX7590 instruction

Taking pictures and videos

Using an external flash unit

Use an external flash unit when you want additional or specialized lighting. You can use the camera’s built-in flash, as well, to provide extra fill flash.

External flash connector

External-flash- connector cover

1Turn off the camera and flash unit.

2Open the External-flash-connector cover.

3Plug your external-flash-unit cable into the External flash connector on the camera.

The external flash unit is live when connected to the camera. The flash synchronizes at any shutter speed. Refer to your external flash unit user’s guide for details.

NOTE: The connector accepts all standard external flash cables, maximum 500 volts.

Shooting close-up and landscape pictures

Use the Close-up/Landscape button to take pictures of scenes that are very close or very far away. (Not available in Scene modes.)

Close-up/Landscape

1 Set the Mode dial to any Capture mode.

2Press the Close-up/Landscape button

repeatedly until the or icon appears in the status bar.

3 Take a picture.

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Kodak DX7590 Using an external flash unit, Shooting close-up and landscape pictures, Set the Mode dial to any Capture mode

Contents

User’s guide Kodak EasyShare DX7590 zoom digital camera Kodak and EasyShare are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company Eastman Kodak Company State Street Rochester, New York4J1301 Side views Top, front view On/Off button Delete button Power ringBack view Menu button Speaker Exposure bracketing Dock connectorTop and bottom views Top Table 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 Actual battery life may vary based on usage Important battery informationKodak battery replacement types/battery life Extending battery life Press the On/Off button Setting the languageBattery safety and handling Turning the camera on and off SET Date & Time is highlighted. Press the OK button Setting the date and timeSetting the date & time, first time Setting the date & time, anytime Changing 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 a picture Taking pictures and videos While the shutter button is pressed halfway Using the auto-focus framing marks Capture 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 advanced digital zoom Using optical zoom Shutter Use this mode For AutoPicture-taking modes Priority Favorites Use this mode For ManualCustom Video Press the OK button to choose a Scene mode Turn the Mode dial to SceneScene modes Museum For Camera pre-settings FireworksFlower Manner See Tips for better pictures on S, M, and C modes Using 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 distance Flash settings are pre-set for each picture-taking mode Flash settings in each mode Last burst Capture modes Default setting Available settingsSelf-Portrait First burst Set the Mode dial to any Capture mode Using an external flash unitShooting close-up and landscape pictures Zoom position Close-up distance Using exposure bracketingClose-up pictures Landscape pictures Using exposure compensation with exposure bracketing Using burst Changing picture-taking settings Standard default Focus Zone Multi-Zone default Setting Icon Options and iconsExposure Metering Multi-Pattern default Center-Weight Reset all picture-taking Unavailable in Video modeNormal default Reset to Default Any mode, press the Menu button Using setup to customize your camera Japan Entering a mode Date & TimeOrientation Sensor On default Video Out Pre-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 1X10X Images taken at f/3.7, 1/500 second 30X digital Tips for better picturesZoom Exposure compensation Wide Angle, f/2.8 10X Zoom, f/3.6 Aperture and shutter speed Manual mode Images taken at f/5,1/500 second Close ups with a close-up modeImages taken in Portrait mode Fill flash Press the Review button Checking camera status review modeReviewing pictures and videos Viewing single pictures and videos To replay the video, press the OK button Viewing multiple pictures and videosPlaying a video To play or pause a video, press the OK button Deleting pictures and videos Changing optional review settingsMagnifying pictures Press the Review button Press the Menu button Protecting pictures and videos from deletionViewing picture/video information Tagging pictures/videos for albums Starting 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 Press the Review button, then press the Menu button Copying pictures and videos Macintosh 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 OS Mac OS X-follow the on-screen instructions Install the software After 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 displayed Tagging 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 To your computer Tagging pictures as favoritesTake pictures Tag pictures as Press the Share button to exit the menu Preventing favorites from transferring to the camera Optional settingsSlide Show Remove all favorites Multi-up Setup Menu Removing all favorites from your camera Turn off the camera Transferring and printing picturesTransferring pictures/videos with the USB cable Also available for transferring Ordering prints online Direct printing with a PictBridge-enabled printerPictBridge-enabled printer Printing from an optional SD or MMC card Printing pictures Connecting the camera to the printerDisconnecting the camera from the printer Turn on the printer. Turn the camera Mode dial to Auto Camera problems TroubleshootingTry one or more of the following Open the flash unit Inserting a battery in the cameraError message Turn the camera off Reinstall the battery Picture quality problems Computer/connectivity problems Status Cause Power-ring-light status Status Cause Solution Direct printing problems Other Getting helpHelpful links Camera Software Telephone customer support Amount of memory MB Exact error message you receivedBefore you call Display Camera specificationsAppendix Kodak EasyShare DX7590 zoom digital camera Capture Flash Communication with computer PowerOther features Review Tips, safety, maintenance Number of pictures Storage capacitiesPicture storage capacity-standard compression Picture storage capacity-fine compression Video storage capacity Power-saving features Description Where to buy FCC compliance and advisory Upgrading your software and firmware Regulatory compliance Vcci Class B ITE Canadian DOC statementEnglish translation Beach Backlight, 17 batteryTo computer via USB cable, 51 custom Custom exposure mode Out Connection location, i delete button, ii deleting Troubleshooting, 54 web linksBattery Customer support Manual Lens, i lens cap, 1 light Jog dial Power ring, iiPackage contents, camera, 1 party Printer dock Share button, ii PowerTelephone numbers, 60 setting Printer dock, 3, 52 printing Installing software Zoom lever SafetyUSB port/DC-in/A/V-out cover