Kodak DX7630 User Manual

Getting started
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Setting the date and time
Setting the date & time, first time
The Date and Time have been reset message appears the first time you turn on 
the camera or if the battery is removed for an extended time.
1SET DATE & TIME is highlighted. Press the OK button. 
2Go to step 4 in Setting the date & time, anytime.
Setting the date & time, anytime
1Turn on the camera. Press the Menu button.
2Press   to highlight Setup Menu  , then press the OK button.
3Press   to highlight Date & Time  , then...

Getting started
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Checking camera and picture status
The icons that appear on the camera screen indicate the active camera and 
picture settings.
Capture mode screen
Only active camera settings are displayed:
Review screen
Exposure compensationCamera modeBattery
Date stampLandscape/Close-upFlash
Picture size
Pictures/time remaining
Storage location
ISO
White balance
Zoom: 
digital
telephoto
wide
Album name
Exposure metering Burst
Compression
Aperture
Shutter speedFlash compensation
AF mode
Focus zone...

Getting started
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Storing pictures on an SD/MMC card
Your camera has 32 MB of internal memory. You can purchase optional 
SD/MMC cards for removable, reusable storage for your pictures and videos.
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. 
1Turn off the camera, then open the card door.
2Orient the card as shown on the camera body....

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2Taking pictures and videos
Taking a picture
1Turn the Mode dial to Auto  . (See page 11 for other mode 
descriptions.)
The camera screen displays the mode name and description. To interrupt the 
description, press any button. To redisplay the description, press the OK button.
2Press the Display/Info button to turn on the 
camera screen, or use the viewfinder to frame 
your subject.
3Press the Shutter button halfway to set the 
exposure and focus.
4When the ready light turns green, continue 
pressing...

Taking pictures and videos
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Using the auto-focus framing marks
When using the camera 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. 
1With the camera screen on, press the Shutter button halfway and hold.
When the framing marks turn red, focus is accomplished.
2Press the Shutter button the rest of the way down to take the picture.
3If the camera...

Taking pictures and videos
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Reviewing the picture or video just taken
After you take a picture or video, the camera 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. Press   to adjust the volume.
■Share: Press the Share button to tag a 
picture/video for email or as a favorite, or to 
tag a picture for print. (See page 38.)...

Taking pictures and videos
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Using digital zoom
Use digital zoom in any still mode to get an additional 4X magnification 
beyond optical zoom. Combined zoom settings are from 3.6X to 12X. You 
must turn on the camera screen before activating digital zoom.
1Press the Display/Info button to turn on the camera screen.
2Pull the Zoom button to the optical zoom limit (3X). Release the button, 
then pull it again.
The camera screen displays the zoomed image and the zoom indicator.
3Press the Shutter button...

Taking pictures and videos
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Aperture 
PriorityControlling 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 
mode, page 14.) Press the Menu button to change other 
settings.
Shutter 
PriorityControlling the shutter speed, ISO speed, and exposure 
compensation. The...

Taking pictures and videos
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Scene modes
1Turn the Mode dial to Scene  .
2Press   to display Scene mode descriptions.
3Press the OK button to choose a Scene mode.
Use this SCN mode For
PortraitFull-frame pictures of people and other subjects.
SportsSubjects that are in motion. Shutter speed is fast.
LandscapeDistant scenery. Flash does not fire unless you turn it on. 
Auto-focus framing marks (page 9) are not available in 
Landscape.
Close-upSubjects closer than 28 in. (70 cm).
Night 
Portrait...

Taking pictures and videos
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P, A, S, M, and C mode
Aperture—also known as f-stop, controls 
the size of the lens opening, which determines 
the depth of field. 
Larger aperture settings (larger f-number) 
keep both foreground and background sharp; 
good for landscapes and well-lit conditions. 
Smaller aperture settings make the 
foreground sharp and background blurry; 
good for portraits and low-light conditions. 
The highest and lowest aperture settings may 
be affected by optical zoom.
Shutter...