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Kodak EasyShare
Z7590 zoom digital camera
FPO
User’s guide
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For interactive tutorials, www.kodak.com/go/howto
For help with your camera, www.kodak.com/go/z7590support
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Eastman Kodak Company Rochester, New York 14650 © Eastman Kodak Company, 2005 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. P/N 4J3110
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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 www.kodak.com/go/support i
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Product features Side views 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 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) ii www.kodak.com/go/support
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Product features Back view 2 3 4 5 6 1 7 8 9 10 11 12 15 14 13 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) www.kodak.com/go/support iii
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Product features Top and bottom views 2 3 4 5 1 7 6 8 9 10 11 Top Bottom 1 Speaker 8 Battery door 2 Exposure bracketing / 9 Tripod socket/locator for First burst /Last burst button EasyShare camera dock or printer dock 3 Close-up /Landscape button 4 Flash button 10 Dock connector 5 Flip-up flash 11 Locator for EasyShare camera dock or printer dock 6 Open flash switch 7 Shutter button iv www.kodak.com/go/support
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Table of contents 1 1 Getting started ......................................................................................1 Installing the software first............................................................................1 Charging the battery .....................................................................................1 Inserting the battery......................................................................................2 Important battery information ...................
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Table of contents 3 Reviewing pictures and videos ............................................................45 Viewing single pictures and videos ..............................................................45 Viewing multiple pictures and videos...........................................................47 Playing a video............................................................................................47 Deleting pictures and videos..................................................
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Table of contents 7 Troubleshooting ..................................................................................67 Camera problems........................................................................................67 Computer/connectivity problems..................................................................70 Picture quality problems ..............................................................................70 Power-ring-light status............................................
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1 Getting started 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 Install the software, page 55. 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 t
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Getting started Inserting the battery CAUTION: Use only a Kodak EasyShare Li-Ion rechargeable battery. 1 Make sure the camera is turned off. 2 On the bottom of the camera, slide the battery door and lift to open. 3 Insert the battery as shown. Push the battery completely into the battery compartment. 4 Close the battery door. Important battery information Kodak battery replacement types/battery life Actual battery life may vary based on usage. Li-Ion rechargeable battery, 275-325 1700 mAh (K
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Getting started Extending battery life ■ Limit the following activities that deplete battery power: –Using Quickview (page 15) – Excessive use of the flash – Using the LCD screen; utilize the EVF screen instead. ■ Dirt on the battery contacts can affect battery life. Wipe the contacts with a clean, dry cloth before inserting a battery in the camera. ■ Battery performance is reduced at temperatures below 41° F (5° C). When using your camera in cold weather, carry spare batteries and keep them w
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Getting started Battery safety and handling CAUTION: When removing batteries, allow them to cool first; batteries may be hot. ■ Read and follow all warnings and instructions supplied by the battery manufacturer. ■ Use only batteries that are approved for this product. ■ Keep batteries out of the reach of children. ■ Do not allow batteries to touch metal objects, including coins. Otherwise, a battery may short circuit, discharge energy, become hot, or leak. ■ Do not disassemble, install backwa
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Getting started Turning the camera on and off ■ Press the On/Off button. Your camera is ready to take pictures when the Power ring stops blinking. The EVF or the LCD screen turns on, depending on which display was last used. ■ Press the On/Off button to turn off the camera. Power ring The camera completes operations that are in process. Setting the language 1 Turn on the camera. Press the Menu button. 2 Move the Joystick to highlight Setup Menu , then press the OK button. 3 Move the J
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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 to highlight Setup Menu , then press the OK button. 3 Move the Joystick
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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 EVF/LCD toggle screen from EVF to LCD, and back. button The selection remains until you press the button again. NOTE: The EVF/LCD screen turns off after 1 minute if no pictures are taken. Press any button to turn the display back on. Using the diopter dial Y
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Getting started Storing pictures on a SD or MMC card Your camera has 32 MB of internal memory. You can purchase optional SD cards at a dealer of Kodak products or at www.kodak.com/global/en/digital/accessories 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.) When using the card for the first time, format it in this came
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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 17 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 7.) The EVF/LCD screen di
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Taking pictures and videos 4 Press the Shutter button halfway to set the Auto Focus (AF) and Auto Exposure (AE). The AF/AE indicator is displayed. If the focus and/or exposure fails, recompose the shot and try again. 5 Continue pressing the Shutter button completely down to take the picture. AF/AE indicator EVF screen LCD screen AF/AE indicator: green—successful red—failed failed focus failed exposure 10 www.kodak.com/go/support
