Kodak EasyShare DX7590 zoom digital camera User’s guide www.kodak.com For interactive tutorials, www.kodak.com/go/howto For help with your camera, www.kodak.
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.
Product features Top, front view 4 3 5 6 2 1 1 Jog dial 4 Flip-up flash 2 Shutter button 5 Self-Timer/Video light 3 Microphone 6 Lens Side views 2 3 4 5 6 1 7 8 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) www.kodak.
Product features Back view 2 3 4 5 6 1 7 8 9 10 15 13 14 1 Neck strap post 12 11 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) ii ); www.kodak.
Top and bottom views 2 3 4 1 7 5 6 8 9 Top 10 11 Bottom 1 Speaker 2 3 Exposure bracketing / 9 First burst /Last burst button Close-up /Landscape button Tripod socket/locator for EasyShare camera dock or printer dock 4 Flash button 10 Dock connector 5 6 Flip-up flash Open flash switch 11 Locator for EasyShare camera dock or printer dock 7 Shutter button www.kodak.
Table of contents 1 1 Getting started ........................................................................... 1 Package contents.............................................................................. 1 Installing the software first ................................................................ 1 Charging the battery ......................................................................... 2 Inserting the battery..........................................................................
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 ........................................
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1 Getting started Package contents 1 5 2 6 3 4 7 1 Camera with neck strap 5 Lens cap with strap 2 Custom dock insert (for EasyShare camera dock or printer dock) 6 USB cable 3 Battery charger with plug(s) 4 Li-Ion rechargeable battery 7 Audio/Video cable (for viewing pictures and videos on television) Not shown: User’s guide (may be provided on a CD), Start Here! guide, Kodak EasyShare software CD. Contents may change without notice.
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.
Getting started 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 0 400 Battery Life (Approx. number of pictures) 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.
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 www.kodak.com/global/en/service/batteries/batteryUsage.jhtml Turning the camera on and off ■ ■ Power ring Press the On/Off button.
Getting started Setting the date and time Setting the date & time, first time The message Date and Time have been reset appears the first time you turn on 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 OK button. to highlight Setup Menu 3 Move the Joystick OK button.
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. 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. 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.
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.
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.
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.
Taking pictures and videos Capture modes Only active camera settings are displayed: Flash Burst Landscape/ Close-up Date stamp Album name Zoom: digital telephoto wide Aperture Shutter speed 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 setting
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 then press the OK button. 3 Move the Joystick OK button. to highlight Video Size, to highlight the desired Size, then press the 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.
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.
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.
Taking pictures and videos Picture-taking modes Mode dial Choose the mode that best suits your subjects and surroundings. Use this mode Auto For 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.
Taking pictures and videos 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.
Taking pictures and videos 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 Close-up Subjects closer than 28 in. (70 cm). Camera pre-settings f/2.8–f/3.7, Macro Focus, CenterWeight Metering, Center-Zone Focus, ISO 100 Landscape Distant scenery. Flash f/2.8–f/3.7, Infinity Focus, Multi-Pattern Exposure Metering, does not fire.
Taking pictures and videos Use this SCN mode For Camera pre-settings Fireworks Flash does not fire. f/5.6, 2 second exposure, Infinity Place the camera on a Focus, Center-Weight Metering, flat, steady surface or Daylight White Balance, ISO 100 use a tripod. Flower Close-ups of flowers or f/2.8–f/3.7, Macro Focus, Daylight other small subjects in White balance, Center-Zone Focus, bright light. Center-Weight Metering, ISO 140 Manner/ Museum Quiet occasions, like a f/2.8–f/3.
Taking pictures and videos P, A, S, M, and C modes Settings you change in P, A, S or M modes apply only to pictures taken in those modes. Settings you change in C mode apply only to pictures taken in that mode. For example, if you change the Color Mode to Sepia while in P, A, S, or M mode, you still retain the default setting of Color for Auto and Scene modes. NOTE: The settings, including Flash, are maintained for P, A, S, M, and C modes—even when you change modes or turn off the camera.
Taking pictures and videos Using the jog dial to change P, A, S, M, or C mode settings The Jog dial controls the — f-number, shutter speed, exposure and flash compensations, and ISO. Use the Menu button to control all other settings. Jog dial: • Rotate to move the cursor or change settings. • Press to open or save settings. P, A, S, M, or C mode options White—selectable Grey—non-selectable Yellow—changeable value Red—out of range 1 Turn the Mode dial to P, A, S, M, or C. The mode options are displayed.
Taking pictures and videos Using the flip-up flash Use the flash when you take pictures at night, indoors, or outdoors in heavy shadows. You can change the flash setting in most Still modes, except Burst; the default setting is restored when you exit the mode or turn off the camera. Turning on the flash open switch Slide the open flash switch to raise the flash and to turn it on. NOTE: The flash unit must be open to use the flash and to change the flash modes.
Taking pictures and videos Flash modes Flash fires Auto Flash When the lighting conditions require it. Fill Every time you take a picture, regardless of the lighting conditions. Use when the subject is in shadow or is “backlit” (when the sun is behind the subject). In low light, hold the camera steady or use a tripod. See Tips for better pictures on page 34. Red-eye Once, so the subject’s eyes become accustomed to the flash, then fires again when the picture is taken.
Taking pictures and videos Capture modes Default setting Available settings Night Landscape Off Off Snow Auto* Auto, Off, Fill Flash, Red-eye Beach Auto* Auto, Off, Fill Flash, Red-eye Text Off Auto, Off Fireworks Off Off Flower Off Auto, Off, Fill Flash Manner/Museum Off Off Self-Portrait Red-eye* Auto, Off, Fill Flash, Red-eye Party Red-eye* Auto, Off, Fill Flash, Red-eye Children Auto* Auto, Off, Fill Flash, Red-eye Backlight Fill Fill Video Off Off First burst Off O
Taking pictures and videos Using an external flash unit Use an external flash unit when you want additional or specialized lighting. You can use the camera’s built-in flash, as well, to provide extra fill flash. 1 Turn off the camera and flash unit. 2 Open the External-flash-connector cover. External flash connector External-flashconnector cover 3 Plug your external-flash-unit cable into the External flash connector on the camera. The external flash unit is live when connected to the camera.
Taking pictures and videos Close-up pictures Use the Close-up setting to gain sharpness and detail in pictures at close range. Use available light instead of flash if possible. The camera automatically sets the focus distance depending on the zoom position: Zoom position Close-up distance Wide angle 4.7 to 27.6 in. (0.12 to 0.7 cm) Telephoto 3.9 to 6.9 ft (1.2 to 2.1 m) See Tips for better pictures on page 34. Landscape pictures Use the Landscape setting to gain maximum sharpness of far away scenes.
Taking pictures and videos Using exposure compensation with exposure bracketing In P, A, and S modes, you can use exposure compensation in conjunction with exposure bracketing. If exposure compensation is set to And if the exposure bracketing interval is set to 0.0 Then the exposures taken are –0.3, 0.0, +0.3 the default +/-0.3 +1.0 –1.0 +0.7, +1.0, +1.3 –1.3, –1.0, –0.7 Using burst Option Description Purpose Camera takes up to 5 pictures (2 per second) while the Shutter button is pressed.
Taking pictures and videos Changing picture-taking settings You can change settings to get the best results from your camera: 1 Turn the Mode dial to desired mode. 2 Press the Menu button. (Some settings are unavailable in some modes.) 3 Move the Joystick to highlight a setting, then press the OK button. 4 Choose an option, then press the OK button. 5 Press the Menu button to exit. Setting Custom Exposure Mode Choose a preferred capture mode. (See Custom, page 15.
Taking pictures and videos Setting Compression Choose a compression. This setting remains until you change it. The setting is displayed in the status area as “S” or “F.” Icon JPG Options and icons that appear in Liveview Standard (default) Fine NOTE: The Fine setting renders a larger file size. White Balance Choose your lighting condition. The EVF/LCD screen displays the chosen White Balance. This setting remains until you change it. Auto (default) —automatically corrects white balance.
Taking pictures and videos Setting Icon Options and icons that appear in Liveview Exposure Metering Evaluate light levels at specific areas of a scene. This setting remains until you change it. The setting is displayed on the right side of Liveview if set to Center-weight or Center-spot. Multi-Pattern (default) —evaluates lighting conditions throughout the image to give an optimum picture exposure. Ideal for general picture-taking.
Taking pictures and videos Setting Icon Color Mode Choose color tones. In Auto and Scene modes, this setting remains until you turn the Mode dial or turn off the camera. Options and icons that appear in Liveview High Color Natural Color (default) Low Color Black & White Sepia (for pictures with a reddish-brown, antique look.) NOTE: EasyShare software also lets you change a color picture to black-and-white or sepia, but you cannot change a black-and-white or sepia picture to color.
Taking pictures and videos Using setup to customize your camera 1 In any mode, press the Menu button. 2 Move the Joy stick to highlight Setup , then press the OK button. 3 Move the Joy stick to highlight a setting, then press the OK button. 4 Choose an option, then press the OK button. 5 Press the Menu button to exit. Setting Icon Options Return to previous menu. Quickview Display a picture or video (for 5 seconds) after it is taken.
Taking pictures and videos Setting Icon Options Sound Volume Off Low (default) Medium High Mode Description Display mode description when entering a mode. On (default) Off Date & Time See page 5. Video Out Choose the regional setting that lets you connect the camera to a television or other external device. NTSC (default)—used in North America and Japan. PAL—used in Europe and China. Orientation Sensor Orient pictures so that they are displayed with the correct side up.
Taking pictures and videos Putting yourself in the picture or video Use the Self-Timer to create a 10-second delay between the time you press the Shutter button and the time the picture or video is taken. 1 Place the camera on a flat surface or tripod. 2 Select the desired Still or Video mode. 3 Press the Menu button. 4 Move the Joystick the OK button. 5 Press to highlight Self-Timer , then press to highlight ON, then press the OK button. 6 Compose the scene.
Taking pictures and videos Second—on your camera 1 In any mode, press the Menu button. 2 Move the Joystick the OK button. to highlight Set Album , then press 3 Move the Joystick to highlight an album name, then press the OK button. Repeat to select more than one album name. Selected albums are noted with a check mark. 4 To remove a selection, highlight an album name and press the OK button. To remove all album selections, select Clear All. 5 Highlight Exit, then press the OK button.
Taking pictures and videos Tips for better pictures Zoom When you use longer zoom ranges, place the camera on a flat, steady surface or ideally use a tripod. 1X 10X Images taken at f/3.7, 1/500 second 30X (digital) Exposure compensation When you want to control the exposure of backlit subjects or take images in varied light, use exposure compensation. If the picture is too light, decrease (–) the setting; if it’s too dark, increase (+) the setting.
Taking pictures and videos Aperture and shutter speed (Manual mode) You can manually choose the best combination of lens aperture (f-number) and shutter speed to obtain the appropriate exposure compensation for your particular setting. Images have a greater focus range with a larger f-number, such as f/8. But it is not the best choice when shooting a moving object, so a smaller f-number is preferred, such as f/2.8. Wide Angle, f/2.8 10X Zoom, f/3.6 f/8 NOTE: Some of the shutter speeds are not shown.
Taking pictures and videos Fill flash Fill flash is included on your camera (see page 21), and is a popular feature. Use fill flash for sunny-day portraits to fill in those dark shadows under the eyes, nose, or under the rim of a baseball hat. It’s also useful for side- and back-lit scenes with nearby people or objects with detail you want to reveal. Use Exposure Compensation, or Flash Compensation when needed, by adjusting the Jog dial (see page 18).
3 Reviewing pictures and videos Press the Review button to view and work with your pictures and videos. To save battery power, use the optional Kodak EasyShare camera or printer dock, or Kodak 5-volt AC adapter. (See www.kodak.com/go/dx7590accessories.) Viewing single pictures and videos 1 Press the Review button. 2 Move the Joystick to scroll backward or forward through pictures and videos. (For fast scrolling, hold the Joystick .) 3 Press the Review button to exit Review. NOTE: Pictures taken at the 4.
Reviewing pictures and videos Viewing multiple pictures and videos 1 Press the Review button. 2 Move the Joystick . NOTE: You can also press the Menu button, highlight Multi-up , then press the OK button. Thumbnails of pictures and videos are displayed. To display the previous or next row of thumbnails, move the Joystick . To scroll through the thumbnails one at a time, move the Joystick . To display a single view of the selected picture, press the OK button. Playing a video 1 Press the Review button.
Reviewing pictures and videos Deleting pictures and videos 1 Press the Review button. 2 Move the Joystick to locate a picture or video (or highlight one in Multi-up view), then press the Delete button. 3 Move the Joystick to highlight an option, then press the OK button: PICTURE or VIDEO—deletes the displayed picture or video. EXIT—exits the Delete screen. ALL—deletes all pictures and videos from your current storage location. To delete more pictures and videos, return to Step 2.
Reviewing pictures and videos Protecting pictures and videos from deletion 1 Press the Review button. 2 Press the Menu button. 3 Move the Joystick to highlight Protect , then press the OK button. The picture or video is protected and cannot be deleted. The Protect icon appears with the protected picture or video. 4 To remove protection, press the OK button again. 5 Press the Menu button to exit the menu.
Reviewing pictures and videos Second—on your camera 1 Press the Review button. 2 Press the Menu button. 3 Move the Joystick button. to highlight Album , then press the OK 4 Move the Joystick to highlight an album, then press the OK button. To add other pictures to the same album, move the Joystick to scroll through pictures. When you see the picture you want, press the OK button. To add the pictures to more than one album, repeat step 4 for each album. The album name appears with the picture.
Reviewing pictures and videos Changing the slide show display interval The default interval setting displays each picture for 5 seconds. You can change the display interval from 3 seconds to 60 seconds. 1 On the Slide Show menu, move the Joystick then press the OK button. to highlight Interval, 2 Select a display interval. To scroll through the seconds quickly, hold the Joystick . 3 Press the OK button. The interval setting remains until you change it.
Reviewing pictures and videos Copying pictures and videos You can copy pictures and videos from a card to internal memory or from internal memory to a card. Before you copy, make sure that: ■ A card is inserted in the camera. ■ The camera’s picture storage location is set to the location from which you are copying. See Image Storage, page 29. Copy pictures or videos: 1 Press the Review button, then press the Menu button. 2 Move the Joystick to highlight Copy , then press the OK button.
4 Installing the software Minimum system requirements Minimum hardware requirements ■ Windows 98, 98SE, ME, 2000 SPI, ■ 128MB RAM (64 MB RAM for or XP OS Internet Explorer 5.01 or higher 233 MHz processor or greater ■ Macintosh OS X 10.2.3, 10.3 Safari 1.0 or higher 44 Windows 98, 98SE, 2000 SPI, or ME OS) ■ 200 MB hard disk space available ■ CD-ROM drive ■ Available USB port www.kodak.
Installing the software Install the software CAUTION: Install Kodak EasyShare software before connecting the camera or optional dock to the computer. Failure to do so may cause the software to install incorrectly. 1 Close all software applications that are open on your computer (including anti-virus software). 2 Place the Kodak EasyShare software CD into the CD-ROM drive.
5 Sharing pictures and videos Press the Share button to “tag” your pictures and videos. When they are transferred to your computer, you can share them by: Pictures Videos Print (page 47) ✔ Email (page 47) ✔ ✔ Favorites (page 49) ✔ for easy organization on your computer and for sharing on your camera ✔ NOTE: Share tags remain until removed. If a tagged picture/video is copied on the camera, the Share tag is not copied.
Sharing pictures and videos Tagging pictures for printing 1 Press the Share button. Move the Joystick 2 Move the Joystick to highlight Print to locate a picture. , then press the OK button.* 3 Move the Joystick to select the number of copies (0-99). Zero removes the tag for that picture. The Print icon appears in the status area. The default quantity is one. 4 Optional: You can apply a print quantity to other pictures. Move the Joystick to locate a picture.
Sharing pictures and videos Second—tag pictures/videos on your camera 1 Press the Share button. Move the Joystick 2 Move the Joystick to highlight Email The Email icon appears in the status area. 3 Move the Joystick OK button. to locate a picture/video. , then press the OK button. to highlight an email address, then press the To tag other pictures/videos with the same address, move the Joystick to scroll through them. When the picture you want is displayed, press OK.
Sharing pictures and videos Tagging pictures as favorites You can store your favorite pictures in the Favorites section of your camera’s internal memory, then share them with friends and family. NOTE: When you transfer pictures from your camera to your computer, all pictures (including favorites) are stored on your computer at full size. Favorite pictures—smaller copies of your originals—are loaded back to your camera, so you can share and enjoy more. Share your favorite pictures in 4 easy steps: 1.
Sharing pictures and videos Optional settings In Favorites mode, press the Menu button to access optional settings. Slide Show (page 41) Remove all favorites (page 50) Multi-up (page 38) Setup Menu (page 30) NOTE: Pictures taken at the 4.4 MP (3:2) quality setting are displayed at a 3:2 aspect ratio with a black bar at the top of the screen. (See Picture Size, page 26.) Removing all favorites from your camera 1 Turn the Mode dial to Favorites . 2 Press the Menu button.
6 Transferring and printing pictures CAUTION: Install Kodak EasyShare software before connecting the camera or optional dock to the computer. Failure to do so may cause the software to install incorrectly. Transferring pictures/videos with the USB cable 1 Turn off the camera. 2 Plug the labeled end of the USB cable into the labeled USB port on your computer. See your computer user’s guide for details. 3 Plug the other end of the USB cable into the labeled USB port on the camera. 4 Turn on the camera.
Transferring and printing pictures Printing from a Kodak EasyShare printer dock or your computer Computer—Click the Help button in the Kodak EasyShare software for details on printing from your computer. Printer dock—Dock your camera to the Kodak EasyShare printer dock and print directly with or without a computer. Purchase this and other accessories at a dealer of Kodak products or www.kodak.com/go/dx7590accessories.
Transferring and printing pictures Connecting the camera to the printer 1 Turn off the camera and printer. 2 Optional: 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. 3 Using the USB cable that came with your camera, connect the camera to the printer. (See your printer user’s guide for details.
7 Troubleshooting 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.
Troubleshooting If... Try one or more of the following Flash does not fire ■ Open the flash unit (page 20). ■ Check the flash setting and change as needed (page 20). Storage location is ■ Transfer pictures to the computer (page 51). almost or entirely full ■ 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.
Troubleshooting Computer/connectivity problems If... Try one or more of the following Computer does not ■ Turn on the camera. communicate with ■ Insert a charged battery (page 2). the camera ■ Make sure USB cable is securely connected on camera and computer port (page 51). ■ Make sure the EasyShare software is installed (page 44). ■ Click the Help button in the EasyShare software. Pictures do not transfer to computer Slide Show does not ■ Adjust the camera Video Out setting (NTSC or PAL, page 31).
Troubleshooting If... Try one or more of the following 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.
Troubleshooting Direct printing problems Status Cause Solution Cannot locate desired picture. The Mode dial is set to Favorites. Turn the Mode dial to Auto. Camera is accessing a Use the Direct print menu to card or internal memory. 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.
8 Getting help Helpful links Camera Get support for your product (FAQs, troubleshooting information, etc.) www.kodak.com/go/dx7590support Purchase camera accessories (camera www.kodak.com/go/dx7590accessories docks, printer docks, lenses, cards, etc.) Download the latest camera software and firmware www.kodak.com/go/dx7590downloads See online demonstrations of your camera www.kodak.com/go/howto Software Get information on Kodak EasyShare software www.kodak.
Getting help 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.
9 Appendix 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.
Appendix Kodak EasyShare DX7590 zoom digital camera Accessory lens thread Yes (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.
Appendix Kodak EasyShare DX7590 zoom digital camera Video capture Image size/frame rate: VGA (640 x 480) at 12 fps, QVGA (320 x 240) at 20 fps Image file format Still: EXIF 2.2 (JPEG compression), file organization DCF Video: QuickTime (CODEC MPEG4) Image storage Optional MMC or SD Card of the SD Card Association.
Appendix Tips, safety, maintenance ■ If the camera has been subjected to inclement weather or you suspect water has gotten inside the camera, turn off the camera and remove the battery and card. Allow all components to air-dry for at least 24 hours before using the camera again. ■ Blow gently on the lens or camera screen to remove dust and dirt. Wipe gently with a soft, lint-free cloth or an untreated lens-cleaning tissue. Do not use cleaning solutions unless designed specifically for camera lenses.
Appendix Storage capacities File sizes can vary due to image content and exposure. You may be able to store more or fewer pictures and videos. Favorites take up additional space in internal memory and reduce storage capacity. Picture storage capacity—standard compression Number of pictures 5.0 MP 4.4 MP (3:2) 4.0 MP 3.1 MP 1.
Appendix Video storage capacity Minutes/seconds of video VGA (640 x 480) 16 MB SD/MMC QVGA (320 x 240) 59 sec. 1 min. 53 sec. 32 MB internal memory 1 min. 47 sec. 3 min. 23 sec. 32 MB SD/MMC 1 min. 52 sec. 3 min. 46 sec. 64 MB SD/MMC 3 min. 59 sec. 7 min. 32 sec. 128 MB SD/MMC 7 min. 59 sec. 15 min. 4 sec. 256 MB SD/MMC 15 min. 58 sec. 30 min. 8 sec. 512 MB SD/MMC 31 min. 57 sec. 60 min. 17 sec.
Appendix Accessories Item Description Where to buy SchneiderExpand your creativity and www.kodak.com/go/ Kreuznach Xenar photographic options with the versatile dx7590accessories 0.7X wide-angle lens 0.7X wide-angle lens. Kodak DX6490/DX7590 lens adapter Allows you to add 55 mm screw-on lenses or filters Lens filter (black-and-white) Neutral density filter 102. Reduces light by 2 f-stops (log density 0.
Appendix Upgrading your software and firmware Download the latest versions of the software included on the EasyShare software CD and the camera firmware (the software that runs on the camera). See www.kodak.com/go/dx7590downloads. Regulatory compliance FCC compliance and advisory Kodak EasyShare DX7590 zoom digital camera This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Appendix Canadian DOC statement DOC Class B Compliance—This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Observation des normes-Class B—Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. VCCI Class B ITE English translation: This is a Class B product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference from Information Technology Equipment (VCCI).
1 Index A A/V out, 42 A/V out (for TV viewing) connection location, i about this camera, 31 AC adapter, 3 accessories battery, 3 buying, 59 camera, 67 external flash, 23 printer dock, 52 SD or MMC card, 7 AF control, 28 album, 29 albums, tagging pictures for, 32, 40 aperture priority, 14 aperture, PASM mode, 18 auto, 14 flash, 20 focus framing marks, 9 power-down, 66 B backlight, 17 battery charge via charger, 2 expected life, 3 extending life, 3 inserting, 2 safety and handling, 4 battery door, iii beach,
Index customer support, 60 D date setting, 5 DC-In (5V) connection location, i delete button, ii deleting during quickview, 12 from internal memory, 39 from MMC/SD Card, 39 digital zoom, 30 digital zoom, using, 13 displaying slide show, 41 disposal, recycling, 64 distant scenes, 23 dock printer, 52 dock connector, iii downloading pictures, 51 E EasyShare software, 44 emailing pictures, videos, 47 er, 66 EVF/LCD toggle button, ii exposure compensation, PASM mode, 18 exposure bracketing button, iii exposure
Index L landscape, 16, 23 landscape button, iii language, 31 LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) screen, ii LCD/EVF toggle button, ii lens, i lens cap, 1 light jog dial, i power ring, ii, 57 Li-Ion rechargeable battery, 1 locator for EasyShare camera dock or printer dock, iii M Macintosh installing software on, 45 macro mode, 36 magnify picture, 39 manner, 17 manual, 15 memory inserting card, 7 menu button, ii microphone, i mode dial, ii, 14 mode light, ii modes aperture priority, 14 auto, 14 backlight, 17 beach,
Index taking, modes, 14 transfer via USB cable, 51 picture-taking tips, 34 portrait, 16 power auto off, 66 camera, 4 ring, ii, 57 switch, ii printer dock, 3, 52 printing from a card, 52 optimizing printer, 59 order online, 52 PictBridge, 52 tagged pictures, 52 with EasyShare printer dock, 52 program, 14 protecting pictures, videos, 40 Q quickview, 30 using, 12 R ReadMe file, 54 rear-curtain-flash sync, 21 recycling, disposal, 64 red-eye, flash, 20 regulatory information, 68 removing favorites, 50 reset to
Index sharpness, 29 shutoff, auto, 66 shutter self-timer delay, 32 shutter button, i, iii shutter priority, 14 shutter speed, PASM mode, 18 shutter, problems, 55 sleep mode, 66 slide show problems, 56 running, 41 snow, 16 software installing, 45 upgrading, 68 sound themes, 30 speaker, iii specifications, 61 status button, ii storage capacity, 65 support, technical, 60 T tagging, 32 favorites, 49 for email, 47 for print, 47 when to tag, 46 tagging pictures for albums, 32, 40 telephone support, 60 television
