Kodak EasyShare DX7590 Zoom User Guide

Kodak EasyShare

DX7590 zoom digital camera

User’s guide

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Top, front view

Product features

1 Jog dial 4 Flip-up flash

2 Shutter button 5 Self-Timer/Video light

3 Microphone 6 Lens

Side views

1 SD/MMC card slot 5 USB port/ DC-In/ A/V-Out cover

2 Diopter dial 6 USB port

3 External flash connector 7 DC-In (5V)

4 External-flash-connector cover 8 A/V Out (for TV viewing)

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Back view

1 Neck strap post 10 Mode dial

2 EVF/LCD toggle button 11 Review button

3 EVF (Electronic Viewfinder) 12 Menu button

4 On/Off button 13 Delete button

5 Zoom (Wide Angle/Telephoto) 14 Power ring

6 Neck strap post 15 LCD screen (Liquid Crystal Display)

7 Status button

8 Share button

9 Joystick (move );

OK button (press)

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Top and bottom views

Top Bottom

1 Speaker 8 Battery door

23Exposure bracketing /

First burst /Last burst button Close-up /Landscape button

4 Flash button 10 Dock connector

5 6Flip-up flash

Open flash switch

7 Shutter button

9 Tripod socket/locator for

EasyShare camera dock or printer dock

11 Locator for EasyShare camera

dock or printer dock

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Table of contents 1

1 Getting started ...........................................................................1

Package contents.............................................................................. 1

Installing the software first................................................................ 1

Charging the battery ......................................................................... 2

Inserting the battery.......................................................................... 2

Important battery information ........................................................... 3

Turning the camera on and off .......................................................... 4

Setting the language......................................................................... 4

Setting the date and time.................................................................. 5

Changing the display, EVF or LCD...................................................... 6

Checking camera and picture status .................................................. 6

Storing pictures on a SD or MMC card............................................... 7

2 Taking pictures and videos ......................................................... 8

Taking a picture ................................................................................ 8

Taking a video ................................................................................ 11

Quickview—Reviewing the picture or video just taken..................... 12

Using optical zoom ......................................................................... 13

Using advanced digital zoom........................................................... 13

Picture-taking modes ...................................................................... 14

Using the flip-up flash..................................................................... 20

Using an external flash unit............................................................. 23

Shooting close-up and landscape pictures........................................ 23

Using exposure bracketing .............................................................. 24

Using burst ..................................................................................... 25

Changing picture-taking settings..................................................... 26

Using setup to customize your camera............................................. 30

Putting yourself in the picture or video............................................. 32

Pre-tagging for album names .......................................................... 32

Tips for better pictures .................................................................... 34

3 Reviewing pictures and videos ................................................. 37

Viewing single pictures and videos .................................................. 37

Viewing multiple pictures and videos............................................... 38

Playing a video................................................................................ 38

Deleting pictures and videos............................................................ 39

Magnifying pictures......................................................................... 39

Changing optional review settings................................................... 39

Protecting pictures and videos from deletion.................................... 40

Viewing picture/video information ................................................... 40

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Tagging pictures/videos for albums.................................................. 40

Running a slide show...................................................................... 41

Displaying pictures and videos on a television.................................. 42

Copying pictures and videos............................................................ 43

4 Installing the software .............................................................44

Install the software ......................................................................... 45

5 Sharing pictures and videos .....................................................46

When can I tag my pictures and videos?.......................................... 46

Tagging pictures for printing............................................................ 47

Tagging pictures and videos for emailing......................................... 47

Tagging pictures as favorites ........................................................... 49

6 Transferring and printing pictures ............................................ 51

Transferring pictures/videos with the USB cable ............................... 51

Printing from a Kodak EasyShare printer dock or your computer....... 52

Printing from an optional SD or MMC card ...................................... 52

Ordering prints online ..................................................................... 52

Direct printing with a PictBridge-enabled printer.............................. 52

7 Troubleshooting ....................................................................... 54

Camera problems............................................................................ 54

Computer/connectivity problems...................................................... 56

Picture quality problems.................................................................. 56

Power-ring-light status.................................................................... 57

Direct printing problems.................................................................. 58

8 Getting help ............................................................................. 59

Helpful links.................................................................................... 59

Camera........................................................................................... 59

Software......................................................................................... 59

Other.............................................................................................. 59

Telephone customer support ........................................................... 60

9 Appendix .................................................................................. 61

Camera specifications ..................................................................... 61

Tips, safety, maintenance................................................................ 64

Storage capacities ........................................................................... 65

Power-saving features..................................................................... 66

Accessories .................................................................................... 67

Upgrading your software and firmware............................................ 68

Regulatory compliance .................................................................... 68

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1 Getting started

Package contents

1 Camera with neck strap 5 Lens cap with strap

2 Custom dock insert (for EasyShare

camera dock or printer dock)

34Battery charger with plug(s)

Li-Ion rechargeable battery

Not shown: User’s guide (may be provided on a CD), Start Here! guide, Kodak EasyShare software CD. Contents may change without notice.

6 USB cable

7 Audio/Video cable (for viewing

pictures and videos on television)

Installing the software first

IMPORTANT:

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Install the software from the Kodak EasyShare software CD before connecting the camera (or dock) to the computer. Otherwise, the software may install incorrectly. See the Start Here! guide or

Installing the software, page 44.

Getting started

Charging the battery

The Li-Ion rechargeable battery requires charging before first use.

1 2 3

1 Insert the battery into the charger.

2 Insert the plug that matches your electrical outlet.

3 Plug the charger into the outlet.

The indicator light turns red. When the indicator light turns green, remove the battery and unplug the charger. Charging takes approximately 3 hours.

You can also charge the battery using an optional Kodak EasyShare printer dock or camera dock. Purchase these and other accessories at a dealer of Kodak products or visit www.kodak.com/go/dx7590accessories.

Inserting the battery

CAUTION: Use only a Kodak EasyShare Li-Ion rechargeable battery.

1 Make sure the camera is turned off.

2 On the bottom of the camera, slide the battery

door and lift to open.

3 Insert the battery as shown. Push the battery

completely into the battery compartment.

4 Close the battery door.

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Important battery information

Kodak battery replacement types/battery life

Actual battery life may vary based on usage.

Li-Ion rechargeable battery,

1700 mAh (KLIC 5001)

(included with camera)

275-325

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Battery Life (Approx. num

ber of pictures)

400

We recommend using only a Kodak EasyShare Li-Ion rechargeable battery. Not all manufacturers’ 3.7V Li-Ion rechargeable batteries are compatible with the camera. Damage caused by unauthorized accessories is not covered under warranty.

Optional battery: You can use a Kodak EasyShare Li-Ion rechargeable battery, 1050 mAh, but it is a lower power battery. Expect approximately 30% fewer pictures per full charge than with the 1700 mAh battery included with your camera.

Extending battery life

■ Limit the following activities that deplete battery power:

–Using Quickview (page 12)

– Excessive use of the flash

– Using the LCD screen; utilize the EVF screen instead.

■ Dirt on the battery contacts can affect battery life. Wipe the contacts with a

clean, dry cloth before inserting a battery in the camera.

■ Battery performance is reduced at temperatures below 41° F (5° C). When

using your camera in cold weather, carry spare batteries and keep them warm. Do not discard cold batteries that do not work; when they return to room temperature, they may be usable.

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Kodak EasyShare camera dock—powers your camera, transfers pictures to your computer, and charges your battery.

Kodak EasyShare printer dock—powers your camera, makes 4 x 6 in. (10 x 15 cm) prints with or without a computer, transfers pictures, and charges your battery.

Kodak 5-volt AC adapter—powers your camera.

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Getting started

Battery safety and handling

■ Do not allow batteries to touch metal objects, including coins. Otherwise, a

battery may short circuit, discharge energy, become hot, or leak.

■ For rechargeable battery disposal information, see the Rechargeable

Battery Recycling Corporation Web site at www.rbrc.com.

For more information on batteries, see

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Turning the camera on and off

■ Press the On/Off button.

Your camera is ready to take pictures when the Power ring stops blinking. The EVF or the LCD screen turns on, depending on which display was last used.

■ Press the On/Off button to turn off

the camera.

Power ring

The camera completes operations that are in process.

Setting the language

1 Turn on the camera. Press the Menu button.

2 Move the Joystick to highlight Setup Menu , then press the

OK button.

3 Move the Joystick to highlight Language , then press the

OK button.

4 Move the Joystick to choose a language: English, German, Spanish,

French, Italian, Portuguese, Chinese, Korean, or Japanese.

5 When finished, press the OK button.

6 Press the Menu button to exit the menu.

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Setting the date and time

Setting the date & time, first time

The message the camera or if the battery is removed for an extended time.

1 SET DATE & TIME is highlighted. Press the OK button.

2 Go to step 4 in Setting the date & time, anytime.

Setting the date & time, anytime

1 Turn on the camera. Press the Menu button.

2 Move the Joystick to highlight Setup Menu , then press the

OK button.

3 Move the Joystick to highlight Date & Time , then press the

OK button.

4 Move the Joystick to adjust the date and time. Move the

Joystick to advance to the next setting.

5 When finished, press the OK button.

6 Press the Menu button to exit the menu.

NOTE: Depending on your computer operating system, Kodak EasyShare software may update the

Date and Time have been reset

camera clock when you connect the camera. See the EasyShare software Help for details.

appears the first time you turn on

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Getting started

Changing the display, EVF or LCD

Your camera has an Electronic Viewfinder (EVF). The EVF, like the LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) screen, displays what the camera captures.

EVF/LCD toggle button

NOTE: The EVF/LCD screen turns off after 1 minute if no pictures are taken. Press any button to

turn the display back on.

Using the diopter dial

You can adjust the EVF sharpness for your eyesight.

Diopter dial

EVF

Press the EVF/LCD toggle button to change the screen from EVF to LCD, and back.

The selection remains until you press the button again.

■ Look through the EVF.

■ Turn the Diopter dial until the viewfinder

image is sharp.

Checking camera and picture status

The icons that appear on the EVF/LCD screen indicate the active camera and picture settings.

Status

button

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Press the Status button to turn the icons off and on.

Getting started

Storing pictures on a SD or MMC card

Your camera has 32 MB of internal memory. You can purchase at a dealer of Kodak products or at www.kodak.com/global/en/digital/accessories optional SD cards for removable, reusable storage for your pictures and videos.

NOTE: We recommend Kodak SD or MMC cards. Other SD brands are acceptable, but must

possess the SD logo. (The SD logo is a trademark of the SD Card Association.) When using the card for the first time, format it in this camera before taking pictures (see page 31).

CAUTION: The card can only be inserted one way; forcing it may

damage the camera or card. Do not insert or remove a card when the green ready light is blinking; doing so may damage your pictures, card, or camera.

1 Turn off the camera, then open the card door.

2 Orient the card as shown on the camera body.

3 Push the card all the way into the slot.

4 Close the door.

To remove the card, turn off the camera. Push the card in, then release it. When the card is partially ejected, pull it out.

See page 65 for storage capacities.

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2 Taking pictures and videos

Taking a picture

The camera is always ready to take pictures—in Review, Share, or Setup but not in Favorites. (In Video mode, the camera captures video.)

1 Press the On/Off button.

2 Turn the Mode dial to the desired setting.

NOTE: Use Auto for general picture-taking situations. (See page 14 for other

camera-mode options.)

3 Use the EVF or LCD screen to frame your subject. (Press the EVF/LCD

toggle button to switch to the other. See page 6.)

The EVF /LCD screen displays a mode description and a live view.

NOTE: To take flash pictures, open the flip-up flash (see page 20). An Open Flash warning

appears on the EVF/LCD screen when the flash unit needs to be open.

Open Flash warning

4 Press the Shutter button halfway to set the

Auto Focus (AF) and Auto Exposure (AE).

The AF/AE indicator is displayed. If the focus and/or exposure fails, recompose the shot and try again.

5 Continue pressing the Shutter button

completely down to take the picture.

EVF screen

LCD screen

AF/AE indicator:

AF/AE indicator

green—successful

red—failed failed focus failed exposure

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Taking pictures and videos

Using the auto-focus framing marks

When using the camera EVF/LCD screen as a viewfinder, framing marks indicate where the camera is focusing. For the best pictures, the camera attempts to focus on foreground subjects, even if the subjects are not centered in the scene.

1 Press the Shutter button halfway and hold.

When the framing marks turn from blue to green, focus is accomplished.

While the shutter button is pressed halfway:

Center focus

Framing marks

Center wide focus

Side focus

Center and side focus

2 If the camera is not focusing on the desired subject (or if the framing marks

disappear), release the Shutter button and recompose the scene.

3 Press the Shutter button completely down to take the picture. NOTE: Framing marks do not appear in Landscape or Video mode. When you use Focus

Zone (page 28) and set Center Zone, the framing marks are fixed at Center Wide.

Left and right focus

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Taking pictures and videos

Capture modes

Only active camera settings are displayed:

Landscape/

Close-up Date stamp Album name

Zoom:

digital telephoto wide

Aperture

Shutter speed

Flash

Burst

Picture size

Compression

Pictures/time remaining

Storage location

AF mode

Focus zone

Exposure metering

White balance

ISO Low battery

(flashing = exhausted)

Camera mode

Flash compensation

Exposure compensation

Capture modes—shutter pressed halfway

Press the Shutter button halfway to display the active manual settings:

Slow shutter speed warning

Open flash warning

Auto focus

framing marks

Auto Focus/ Auto Exposure

(AF/AE indicator)

ISO

Aperture

Shutter speed

Flash compensation

Exposure compensation

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Taking pictures and videos

Taking a video

NOTE: You can change optical zoom before (but not during) video recording.

1 Turn the Mode dial to Video .

2 Press the Menu button. Move the Joystick to highlight Video Size,

then press the OK button.

3 Move the Joystick to highlight the desired Size, then press the

OK button.

4 To eliminate camera noise during recording, turn off Continuous AF

(see page 28).

5 Use the EVF or LCD screen to frame your subject. (Press the EVF/LCD

toggle button to switch to the other screen, see page 6.)

6 Press the Shutter button completely down and release. To stop recording,

press and release the Shutter button again.

During recording, REC blinks on the screen and the elapsed time is displayed.

NOTE: If you prefer, press the Shutter button completely down and hold it for more than

2 seconds to begin recording. To stop recording, release the Shutter button. Recording also stops if the storage location is full. See page 66 for video storage capacities.

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Taking pictures and videos

Quickview—Reviewing the picture or video just taken

After you take a picture or video, the EVF or LCD screen displays a Quickview for approximately 5 seconds. While the picture or video is displayed, you can:

■ Review: If you take no action, the

picture/video is saved.

■ Play (video): Press the OK button to play the

video. Move the Joystick to adjust the volume. Press OK again to pause the video.

■ Share: Press the Share button to tag a

picture/video for email (see page 47) or as a favorite, or to tag a picture for print. (See

page 47.)

■ Delete: Press the Delete button while the

picture/video and are displayed.

NOTE: Only the final picture of exposure bracketing (see

Delete

page 24) or burst series (see page 25) is displayed

during Quickview. If you select Delete, all pictures in the burst series are deleted. To delete selectively, do so in Review (see page 39).

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Taking pictures and videos

Using optical zoom

Use optical zoom to get up to 10X closer to your subject. Optical zoom is effective when the lens is no closer than 2 ft (0.6 m) from the subject. (See Tips for better pictures on page 34.) You can change optical zoom before (but not during) video recording. IMPORTANT: Place the camera on a sturdy surface or tripod when you take high-zoom pictures.

1 Use the EVF or LCD screen to frame your

subject.

2 Push the Zoom button toward Telephoto (T) to

zoom in. Push it toward Wide Angle (W) to zoom out.

The EVF or LCD screen displays the zoomed

Zoom indicator

Digital zoom range

image and the zoom indicator.

3 Press the Shutter button halfway and hold

to set the exposure and focus, then press

Optical zoom range

completely down to take the picture. (When taking videos, press and release the Shutter button.)

Using advanced digital zoom

Use advanced digital zoom in any Still mode to get an additional 3X magnification beyond optical zoom; available settings are from 12X to 30X. IMPORTANT: Place the camera on a sturdy surface or tripod when you take high-zoom pictures.

1 Push the Zoom button to the telephoto optical zoom limit (10X). Release

the button, then push it again.

The EVF or LCD screen displays the zoomed image and the zoom indicator.

2 Press the Shutter button halfway and hold to set the exposure and

focus, then press completely down to take the picture.

NOTE: You cannot use digital zoom for video recording.

IMPORTANT:

You may notice a decrease in printed image quality when using digital zoom. The blue slider on the zoom indicator pauses, then turns red when the picture size is approximately 1 MP. For an acceptable 4 x 6 in. (10 x 15 cm) print, ensure that the slider remains blue.

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Taking pictures and videos

Picture-taking modes

Mode dial

Choose the mode that best suits your

subjects and surroundings.

Use this mode For

Auto General picture-taking—offers an excellent balance of image

quality and ease of use.

Program Controlling exposure compensation (how much light enters the

camera) and flash compensation. The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture (f-stop) based on the scene lighting. Program mode offers the ease of auto shooting with full access to all menu options. 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.

Aperture Priority

Shutter Priority

Controlling aperture, exposure compensation, flash compensation, and ISO speed. Aperture priority mode is primarily used to control depth of field (the range of sharpness).

NOTE: The aperture setting may be affected when using optical zoom. 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.

Controlling the shutter speed, exposure compensation, flash compensation, and ISO speed. The camera automatically sets the aperture for proper exposure. Shutter priority mode is primarily used to prevent blur when your subject is moving. 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.

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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.

Taking pictures and videos

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Scene modes

1 Turn the Mode dial to Scene .

2 Move the Joystick to display Scene mode descriptions.

NOTE: If the screen turns off, press the OK button.

3 Press the OK button to choose a Scene mode.

Use this SCN mode For Camera pre-settings

Close-up Subjects closer than

28 in. (70 cm).

Landscape Distant scenery. Flash

does not fire. Auto-focus framing marks (page 9) are not available in Landscape.

Night Portrait

Night Landscape

Snow Bright snow scenes. f/2.8–f/3.7, +1 Exposure

Beach Bright beach scenes. f/2.8–f/3.7, +1 Exposure

Text Documents. f/2.8–f/3.7, Macro Focus, +1

Reduces red eye of people in night scenes or low-light conditions. Place the camera on a flat, steady surface or use a tripod.

Distant scenery at night. Flash does not fire. Place the camera on a flat, steady surface or use a tripod.

f/2.8–f/3.7, Macro Focus, CenterWeight Metering, Center-Zone Focus, ISO 100

f/2.8–f/3.7, Infinity Focus, Multi-Pattern Exposure Metering, Daylight White Balance, ISO 100

f/2.8–f/3.7, Multi-Pattern Exposure Metering, Multi-Zone Focus, ISO 140

f/2.8–f/3.7, Infinity Focus, Daylight White Balance, Center-Weight Metering, Daylight White balance, ISO 100

Compensation, Center-Weight Metering, Multi-Zone Focus, ISO 100

Compensation, Center-Weight Metering, Daylight White balance, ISO 100

Exposure Compensation, Center-Weight Metering, ISO 140

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Use this SCN mode For Camera pre-settings

Fireworks Flash does not fire.

Place the camera on a flat, steady surface or use a tripod.

Flower Close-ups of flowers or

other small subjects in bright light.

Manner/ Museum

SelfPortrait

Party People indoors.

Children Action pictures of

Backlight Subjects that are in

Quiet occasions, like a wedding or lecture. Flash and sound are disabled.

Close-ups of yourself. Assures proper focus and minimizes red eye.

Minimizes red eye.

children in bright light.

shadow or “backlit” (when light is behind the subject).

f/5.6, 2 second exposure, Infinity Focus, Center-Weight Metering, Daylight White Balance, ISO 100

f/2.8–f/3.7, Macro Focus, Daylight White balance, Center-Zone Focus, Center-Weight Metering, ISO 140

f/2.8–f/3.7, no sounds, no flash, Multi-Pattern Exposure Metering, Multi-Zone Focus, ISO 100

f/2.8, Macro Focus, Multi-Pattern Exposure Metering, Multi-Zone Focus, Red-Eye Flash, ISO 100

f/2.8–f/3.7, Multi-Pattern Exposure Metering, Multi-Zone Focus, Red-Eye Flash, ISO 140

f/2.8–f/3.7, Multi-Pattern Exposure Metering, Multi-Zone Focus, ISO 140

f/2.8–f/3.7, Multi-Pattern Exposure Metering, Multi-Zone Focus, Fill-Flash, ISO 100

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Kodak EasyShare DX7590 Zoom User Guide

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Product features

Table of contents 1

1 Getting started

Package contents

Installing the software first

Charging the battery

Inserting the battery

Important battery information

Kodak battery replacement types/battery life

Extending battery life

Battery safety and handling

Turning the camera on and off

Setting the language

Setting the date and time

Setting the date & time, first time

Setting the date & time, anytime

Changing the display, EVF or LCD

Using the diopter dial

Checking camera and picture status

Storing pictures on a SD or MMC card

2 Taking pictures and videos

Taking a picture

Using the auto-focus framing marks

Capture modes

Taking a video

Using optical zoom

Using advanced digital zoom

Picture-taking modes

Scene modes