Kodak Dx7590 Users Guide

							Kodak EasyShare
DX7590 zoom digital camera
User’s guide 
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							Eastman Kodak Company
343 State Street
Rochester, New York 14650
© Eastman Kodak Company, 2004
All screen images are simulated.
Kodak and EasyShare are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company. 
Schneider-Kreuznach, Xenar, and Variogon are trademarks of Jos. Schneider 
Optische Werke GmbH used under license by Eastman Kodak Company. 
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							Product features
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Top, front view
Side views
1 Jog dial 4 Flip-up flash
2 Shutter button 5 Self-Timer/Video light
3 Microphone 6 Lens
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
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3Exposure bracketing  / 
First burst   /Last burst   button
Close-up /Landscape  button9 Tripod socket/locator for 
EasyShare camera dock or 
printer dock
4 Flash button 10 Dock connector
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6Flip-up flash
Open flash switch11 Locator for EasyShare camera 
dock or printer dock
7 Shutter button
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Table of contents1
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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1Getting started
Package contents
Not shown: User’s guide (may be provided on a CD), Start Here! guide, 
Kodak EasyShare software CD. Contents may change without notice.
Installing the software first
IMPORTANT: 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.
1 Camera with neck strap 5 Lens cap with strap
2 Custom dock insert (for EasyShare 
camera dock or printer dock)6 USB cable 
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4Battery charger with plug(s)
Li-Ion rechargeable battery7 Audio/Video cable (for viewing 
pictures and videos on television)
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Charging the battery
The Li-Ion rechargeable battery requires charging before first use.
1Insert the battery into the charger.
2Insert the plug that matches your electrical outlet. 
3Plug 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.
1Make sure the camera is turned off. 
2On the bottom of the camera, slide the battery 
door and lift to open.
3Insert the battery as shown. Push the battery 
completely into the battery compartment.
4Close the battery door.
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