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Connecting the camera to the printer
1Turn off the camera and printer.
2Optional: If you have a Kodak 5-volt AC adapter (optional accessory), plug 
it into the camera and into an electrical outlet.
IMPORTANT: 
Do not use the AC adapter included with the Kodak EasyShare 
camera dock or printer dock to power your camera.
3Using the USB cable that came with your camera, connect the camera to 
the printer. (See your printer user’s guide for details.)
Printing pictures
1Turn on the printer. Turn the camera Mode dial to Auto. 
The PictBridge logo is displayed, followed by the current picture and menu. (If 
no pictures are found, a message is displayed.) If the menu interface turns off, 
press any button to redisplay it.
2Move the Joystick   to choose a printing option, then press the 
OK button.
NOTE:  During direct printing, pictures are not permanently transferred or saved to the computer 
or printer. To transfer pictures to your computer, see page 51. If you turned the Mode dial 
to Favorites, the current favorite picture is displayed.
Disconnecting the camera from the printer
1Turn off the camera and printer.
2Disconnect the USB cable from the camera and the printer.
Current PicturePress   to choose a picture. Choose the number of copies.
Tagged PicturesIf your printer is capable, print pictures that you tagged for 
printing (see page 47) and choose a print size.
Index PrintPrint thumbnails of all pictures. This requires one or more sheets 
of paper. If the printer is capable, choose a print size.
All PicturesPrint all pictures in internal memory, on a card, or in Favorites. 
Choose the number of copies.
Image StorageAccess internal memory, a card, or Favorites.
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7Troubleshooting
When you have questions about your camera, start here. Additional technical 
information is available in the ReadMe file located on the Kodak EasyShare 
software CD. For updates to Troubleshooting information, see 
www.kodak.com/go/dx7590support.
Camera problems
If...Try one or more of the following
Camera does not 
turn on
■Remove battery and verify that it’s the correct type, then 
reinsert it.
■Insert a charged battery.
■Place the camera on a Kodak EasyShare camera or printer 
dock (sold separately), then try again.
■Connect the camera to a Kodak 5-volt AC adapter (sold 
separately), then try again. See page 2 for more battery 
information. Camera does not 
turn off and the lens 
does not retract
Camera buttons and 
controls do not 
function
Lens does not extend 
when camera turns 
on or does not retract 
■Confirm that the battery in camera is charged.
■Turn camera on and off again.
■If problem still exists, get help (see page 59).
EVF/LCD screen is 
black or does not 
turn on 
■Remove the lens cap.
■Push the EVF/LCD toggle button to change display.
In Review, a blue or 
black screen is 
displayed instead of 
a picture
■Transfer the picture to the computer.
■Tr a n s f e r  all pictures to the computer (see page 51).
■Take another picture. If problem still continues try internal 
memory and/or another memory card.
Pictures remaining 
number does not 
decrease after taking 
a picture
■Continue taking pictures. The camera is operating normally.
(The camera estimates the number of pictures remaining after 
each picture is taken, based on picture size and content.)
Picture orientation is 
not accurate
■Set the Orientation Sensor to ON (page 31).
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Flash does not fire■Open the flash unit (page 20).
■Check the flash setting and change as needed (page 20).
Storage location is 
almost or entirely full 
■Transfer pictures to the computer (page 51).
■Delete pictures from the card or insert a new one (page 7).
■Change image storage location to internal memory 
(page 29).
Battery life is short
■Wipe the contacts with a clean, dry cloth (page 64) before 
inserting a battery in the camera.
■Insert a charged battery (page 2).
You cannot take a 
picture
■Turn the camera off, then on again.
■Depress shutter button all the way (page 8).
■Insert a charged battery (page 2).
■Wait until the AF/AE indicator turns green before attempting 
to take another picture.
■Memory full. Transfer pictures to the computer (page 51), 
delete pictures from the camera (page 39) or card, change 
image storage location, or insert a new card.
Error message 
appears on EVF/LCD 
screen
■Tu r n  t h e  c a m e r a  o f f.
■Remove memory card from the camera.
■Remove the battery and wipe the contacts with a clean, dry 
cloth (page 64).
■Reinstall the battery.
■Turn on the camera.
■If all else fails, get customer support help (see page 60).
Memory card not 
recognized or camera 
freezes with card.
■Card may be corrupted. Format card in camera (see page 7).
■Use another memory card.
If...Try one or more of the following
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Computer/connectivity problems
Picture quality problems
If...Try one or more of the following
Computer does not 
communicate with 
the camera
■Turn on the camera.
■Insert a charged battery (page 2).
■Make sure USB cable is securely connected on camera and 
computer port (page 51).
■Make sure the EasyShare software is installed (page 44).
Pictures do not 
transfer to computer
■Click the Help button in the EasyShare software.
Slide Show does not 
run on an external 
video device
■Adjust the camera Video Out setting (NTSC or PAL, 
page 31).
■Make sure the external device settings are correct (see the 
device’s user’s guide).
If...Try one or more of the following
Picture is too dark 
or underexposed
■Reposition camera for more available light.
■Use Fill flash (page 20) or change your position so light is not 
behind the subject.
■Move so that the distance between you and the subject is 
within the effective flash range (page 20).
■To automatically set exposure and focus, press the Shutter 
button halfway and hold. When the AF/AE indicator turns 
green, press the Shutter button completely down to take 
the picture.
■Use P mode to adjust the Exposure and Flash Compensations 
(page 19).
■Use P mode (page 19) and Selectable Zone (see Focus Zone on 
page 28).
Picture is too light
■Reposition camera to reduce the amount of available light.
■Turn flash off (page 20).
■Move so that the distance between you and the subject is 
within the effective flash range (page 20).
■To automatically set exposure and focus, press the Shutter 
button halfway and hold. When the AF/AE indicator turns 
green, press the Shutter button completely down to take 
the picture.
■Use P mode to adjust the Exposure and Flash Compensations 
(page 19).
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Power-ring-light status
Picture is not clear■To automatically set exposure and focus, press the Shutter 
button halfway and hold. When the AF/AE indicator turns 
green, press the Shutter button completely down to take 
the picture.
■Clean the lens (page 64).
■Make sure camera is not in Close-up mode if you are more 
than 21 in. (0.7 m) from your subject.
■Place the camera on a flat, steady surface or use a tripod, 
especially in high-zoom settings or in low light.
Status Cause
Power ring does not 
turn on and the 
camera does not 
work.
■Turn on the camera.
■Recharge the battery or install a new one (page 2).
■Turn Mode dial off, then back on. 
Power ring glows 
steady green. 
■Camera is on and ready to take a picture or video.
Power ring glows 
steady amber. 
■Camera is in Favorite mode.
■Camera firmware update is in process.
■Camera is connected to computer, USB connection 
is active.
■Date and time set with lens retracted.
Power ring 
blinks green. 
■Camera turned off while picture is being processed and 
saved. Camera operating normally. Processing is 
completed before power off.
■Do not remove the card while the light is blinking. 
■Camera operating normally at power up. Take pictures 
when the blinking stops. 
■Camera operating normally during connect mode to 
computer.
Power ring 
blinks amber. 
■Battery is low or exhausted. Recharge the 
battery (page 2).
■Internal camera temperature is too high. Turn the camera 
off for several minutes; then turn it back on. If the 
condition continues, get help (page 60).
If...Try one or more of the following
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Direct printing problems
Still having problems?
Visit www.kodak.com/go/dx7590support, or see Chapter 8, Getting help.
For Direct printing issues, contact the printer manufacturer. 
Status CauseSolution
Cannot locate desired 
picture.The Mode dial is set to 
Favorites.Turn the Mode dial to Auto.
Camera is accessing a 
card or internal memory.Use the Direct print menu to 
change the image storage 
location.
The Direct print menu 
interface turns off.The menu interface has 
timed out. Press any button to redisplay it.
Cannot print pictures. There is a connection 
issue.Ensure that there is a 
connection between camera 
and printer (page 53).
There is a power issue. Ensure the printer and camera 
have power (page 53).
Camera or printer display 
an error message.There is a camera or 
printer issue.Follow the prompts to resolve 
the issue.
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8Getting help
Helpful links
Camera 
Software
Other 
Get support for your product (FAQs, 
troubleshooting information, etc.)www.kodak.com/go/dx7590support
Purchase camera accessories (camera 
docks, printer docks, lenses, cards, etc.)www.kodak.com/go/dx7590accessories
Download the latest camera software 
and firmwarewww.kodak.com/go/dx7590downloads 
See online demonstrations of your 
camerawww.kodak.com/go/howto
Get information on Kodak EasyShare 
softwarewww.kodak.com/go/easysharesw or click 
the Help button in the EasyShare software
Help with Windows operating system 
and working with digital pictureswww.kodak.com/go/pcbasics
Get support for cameras, software, 
accessories, morewww.kodak.com/go/support
Get information on Kodak EasyShare 
printer dockswww.kodak.com/go/printerdocks
Get information on Kodak inkjet productswww.kodak.com/go/inkjet
Optimize your printer for truer, more 
vibrant colorswww.kodak.com/go/onetouch 
Register your camerawww.kodak.com/go/register
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Telephone customer support
If you have questions concerning the operation of the software or camera, you 
may speak with a customer support representative. 
Before you call
Have the camera, camera dock, or printer dock connected to your computer. 
Be at your computer, and have the following information available:
For the most up-to-date listings, visit: 
http://www.kodak.com/US/en/digital/contacts/DAIInternationalContacts.shtml
■Computer model 
■Operating system
■Processor type and speed (MHz)
■Amount of memory (MB)
■Amount of free hard disk space
■Camera serial number
■Version of Kodak EasyShare software
■Exact error message you received
Australia 1800 147 701Korea 00798 631 0024
Austria 0179 567 357Netherlands 020 346 9372
Belgium 02 713 14 45New Zealand 0800 440 786
Brazil 0800 150000Norway 23 16 21 33
Canada 1 800 465 6325Philippines/
Metro Manila only1 800 1 888 9600
632 6369600
China 800 820 6027Portugal 021 415 4125
Denmark 3 848 71 30Singapore 800 6363 036
Indonesia 001 803 631 
0010Spain 91 749 76 53
Ireland 01 407 3054Sweden 08 587 704 21
Finland 0800 1 17056Switzerland 01 838 53 51
France 01 55 1740 77Taiwan 0800 096 868
Germany 069 5007 0035Thailand 001 800 631 0017
Greece 00800 441 25605United Kingdom 0870 243 0270
Hong Kong 800 901 514United States 1 800 235 6325
India 91 22 617 5823Outside the United States 585 726 7260
Italy 02 696 33452International Toll Line +44 131 458 6714
Japan 03 5540 9002International Toll Fax +44 131 458 6962
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9Appendix
Camera specifications 
For more specifications, visit www.kodak.com/go/dx7590support.
Kodak EasyShare DX7590 zoom digital camera
CCD (charge-coupled device)
CCD 1/2.5 in. CCD, 4:3 aspect ratio
Output image size 
(picture size)2576 x 1932 (5.0 M) pixels
2576 x 1716 (4.4 M) pixels
2304 x 1728 (4.0 M) pixels
2048 x 1536 (3.1 M) pixels
1552 x 1164 (1.8 M) pixels
Display
Color LCD  Hybrid high-resolution display 2.2 in. (55.9 mm); 
640 x 240 (153K) pixels
Color Viewfinder—
Electronic (EVF)LCD and EVF not simultaneous; 
0.26 in. (6.5 mm), (311k) pixels. 
Preview (LCD/EVF) Frame rate: 30 fps 
Lens
Taking lens 10X optical zoom lens, f/2.8–f/3.7, 
38–380 mm (35 mm equivalent)
Focus system Hybrid AF External Passive Sensor; Multi-, Center-, or 
Selectable-Zones. Continuous AF in movie and preview modes. 
Working range:
Standard wide: 2.0 ft (0.6 m) to infinity 
Standard tele: 6.6 ft (2.0 m) to infinity 
Close-up wide: 4.7 to 27.6 in. (0.12 to 0.7 cm) 
Close-up tele: 3.9 to 6.9 ft (1.2 to 2.1 m)
Wide and tele infinity: 65.6 ft (20 m) to infinity
Digital zoom 3.0X continuous advanced zoom, 0.2X increments that starts at 
10X optical zoom (LCD display mode)
Optical zoom 10X, 38–380 mm (35 mm equivalent); F= 6.32–63.2 mm actual
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Accessory lens 
threadYes (inside lens ring)
Lens barrier Lens cap
Exposure
Exposure metering TTL–AE with program modes;
Multi-Pattern AE, Center-Weight AE, Center-Spot AE
Exposure range AE range: EV 5.3 to 16.0 (@ wide)
Full range: EV 0 to 16.0 (@ wide)
Exposure mode Programmed AE mode: Auto, P, A, S, M, and C, Scene modes.
Aperture Priority AE: f/2.8–f/8 @ wide
Shutter Priority AE: 16–1/1000 sec. @ wide
Full Manual Exposure (Noise Reduction: subtraction of black 
image @ >0.7 sec.)
Exposure Compensation: +2.0 EV with 1/3 EV step
Shutter speed Mechanical shutter with CCD electrical. Auto 16–1/1700 sec., 
Manual 16–1/1000 sec.
ISO speed Auto: 80,100, 200, 400, and 800 (800 @ 1.8 MP)
Selectable: P, A, S, M, and C Mode
Flash
Electronic flash Guide no. 12 @ ISO 140; auto flash with photo sensor
Working range: Wide: 2–16.1 ft (0.6–4.9 m) @ ISO 140
Tele: 6.6–12.1 ft (2.0–3.7 m) @ ISO 140
Flash modes Auto, Fill, Red-eye, Off
External flash sync Yes, 500-volts maximum
Capture
Capture modes Auto, Program, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, Manual, 
Custom, Sport, Portrait, Scenes (14), Burst, Video
Jog dial Used to adjust Exposure Compensation, Aperture Priority AE, 
Shutter Priority AE, ISO, Flash Compensation, Full Manual 
Exposure.
Burst mode First Burst 5 pictures; Last Burst 4 pictures; both @ 2.0 fps 
(AE, AF, AWB executed for first shot only.)
Still image buffer 32 MB internal memory
Kodak EasyShare DX7590 zoom digital camera
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