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 press the OK button.
4Press  to adjust the date and time. Press   to advance to the next 
setting.
5When finished, press the OK button.
6Press the Menu button to exit the menu.
NOTE:  Depending on your computer operating system, Kodak EasyShare software may update 
the camera clock when you connect the camera. See the EasyShare software Help for 
details.
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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
Favorite tag
Email tagPrint tag/number of prints Protect
Picture/video number
Image storage
Review mode
Scroll arrows
location
Album
name
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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.
3Push the card all the way into the slot.
4Close 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 53 for storage capacities. Purchase SD/MMC cards at a dealer of 
Kodak products or www.kodak.com/go/dx7630accessories.
NOTE:  When using a card for the first time, we suggest you format it before taking pictures. (See 
page 26.) We cannot guarantee compatibility with “high-speed” SD cards such as xSD or 
Ultra-2 because these cards are designed primarily for video or audio.
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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 the Shutter button completely 
down to take the picture.
If the ready light is steady or blinking red, release 
your finger, recompose the scene, and return to 
Step 3.
When the ready light blinks green, the picture is 
being saved; you can still take pictures.
NOTE:  The camera screen turns on automatically in all modes except Auto. To make the camera 
screen turn on automatically in Auto, see Liveview (Auto), page 24.
Display/
button Info
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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 is not focusing on the desired subject (or if the framing marks 
disappear and the Ready light blinks red), release your finger, recompose 
the scene, and return to Step 2.
NOTE:  Framing marks do not appear in Landscape or Video mode.
Taking a video
1Turn the Mode dial to Video  .
2Use the viewfinder or camera screen to frame your subject.
3Press the Shutter button completely down and release. To stop recording, 
press and release the Shutter button again.
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. 
You can change optical zoom before (but not during) video recording.
While the shutter button is pressed halfway:
Center focus
Center wide focus
Side focus
Center and side focus
Left and right focus
Framing marks
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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.) 
■Delete: Press the Delete button while the 
picture/video and   are displayed.
NOTE:  Only the final picture of a burst series (see page 20) 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 29.)
Using optical zoom
Use optical zoom to get up to 3X closer to your subject. Optical zoom is 
effective when the lens is no closer than 23.6 in. (60 cm) from the subject. 
You can change optical zoom before (but not during) video recording.
1Use the viewfinder or camera screen to frame 
your subject.
2Pull or push the Zoom button to zoom in (T) 
and out (W).
If the camera screen is turned on, the zoom 
indicator shows when you are in optical zoom 
range, or beyond in the digital zoom range.
3Press the Shutter button halfway and hold 
to set the exposure and focus, then press the 
rest of the way down to take the picture. 
(When taking videos, press and release the 
Shutter button.)
OK DeleteShare
Zoom indicator
Digital zoom
Optical zoomrange
range
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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 halfway and hold to set the exposure and 
focus, then press the rest of the way 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 quality is approximately 1 MP. For an 
acceptable 4 x 6 in. (10 x 15 cm) print, ensure that the slider 
remains blue.
Camera modes
Use this modeFor
AutoGeneral picture-taking. Automatically sets exposure, focus, and 
flash.
ScenePoint-and-shoot simplicity when taking pictures under 16 
special conditions. (See Scene modes, page 13.)
ProgramControlling 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 ,  a n d  C  m o d e,  p a g e 1 4.) Press the Menu 
button to change other settings.
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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 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 mode, page 14.) Press the 
Menu button to change other settings.
ManualEnjoying the highest level of creative control. You set the 
aperture, 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 mode, page 14.) Press the Menu button to 
change other settings. 
CustomThe “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 mode, page 14.) Press the Menu button to choose a capture 
mode. (See Custom Exposure Mode, page 21.) Press the Menu 
button to change other settings.
FavoritesViewing your favorites. (See page 40.)
VideoCapturing video with sound. (See page 9.)
Use this modeFor
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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 Capturing subject and background at night. Place the camera 
on a flat, steady surface or use a tripod. Due to slow shutter 
speeds, advise people to stay still for a few seconds after flash 
fires.
Night 
Landscape Distant scenery at night. Place the camera on a flat, steady 
surface or use a tripod.
SnowBright snow scenes.
BeachBright beach scenes.
TextDocuments.
FireworksFireworks. Place the camera on a flat, steady surface or use a 
tripod.
FlowerClose-ups of flowers in bright light.
MannerQuiet occasions, like a wedding or lecture. Flash and sound 
are disabled.
Self 
PortraitClose-ups of yourself.
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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 speed—controls how long the shutter stays open. A shaking 
hand icon   warns of slow shutter speeds. (Use a tripod for slow shutter 
speeds.)
Exposure Compensation—controls how much light enters the camera; 
good for controlling backlit scenes. If the picture is too light, decrease the 
setting; if it’s too dark, increase the setting.
Flash Compensation—controls the flash brightness (+0.5, +1.0, -0.5, 
-1.0). You must be within flash range. Unavailable if flash setting is Off.
ISO—controls sensitivity of the camera sensor (100, 200, 400, 800). 
Higher settings are more sensitive to light, but may produce unwanted 
“noise” in a picture. You can only use ISO 800 if you are in the 1.7 MP 
Picture Size setting. (See Picture Size, page 21.)
PartyPeople indoors.
ChildrenAction pictures of children in bright light.
BacklightSubjects that are in shadow or “backlit” (when light is behind 
the subject).
Use this SCN mode For
Aperture
Shutter 
Exposure 
Mode ISO
compensation
Flash 
setting compensation
speed
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