Kodak EasyShare Z7590 zoom digital camera FPO User’s guide www.kodak.com For interactive tutorials, www.kodak.com/go/howto For help with your camera, www.kodak.
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.
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.
Product features Side views 2 3 4 5 6 1 ii 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 12 11 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.
Product features Top and bottom views 2 3 4 1 7 5 6 8 9 Top iv 10 11 Bottom 1 Speaker 8 Battery door 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 Installing the software first ............................................................................ 1 Charging the battery ..................................................................................... 1 Inserting the battery...................................................................................... 2 Important battery information ..........................
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..........................................................
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.
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.
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 warm.
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.
Getting started Turning the camera on and off ■ ■ Power ring 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. The camera completes operations that are in process. Setting the language 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 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 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.
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.
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.
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: Burst/ Exposure metering/ Self-timer Landscape/ Close-up Date stamp Album name Zoom: digital telephoto wide Histogram Aperture Shutter speed Flash mode 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 NOTE: A histogram shows the distribution of the subject’s brig
Taking pictures and videos Capture modes—shutter pressed halfway Press the Shutter button halfway to display the active manual settings: Slow shutter speed warning Open flash warning Auto Focus/ Auto Exposure (AF/AE indicator) Auto focus framing marks ISO Aperture Shutter speed www.kodak.
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 press the OK button. 3 Move the Joystick OK button. to highlight Video Size, then to highlight the desired Size, then press the 4 To eliminate camera noise during recording, turn off Continuous AF (see page 34). 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 to adjust the video. Move the Joystick 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 40.) 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 2 Press the Shutter button halfway and hold to set the exposure and focus, then press completely 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 slider on the zoom indicator pauses, then turns red when the picture size is approximately 1 MP. For an acceptable 4 x 6 in. (10 x 15 cm) print, ensure that the slider remains blue.
Taking pictures and videos Use this mode 18 For Aperture Priority Controlling 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 modes, page 21.) Press the Menu button to change other settings.
Taking pictures and videos Use this mode For Scene Point-and-shoot simplicity when taking pictures under 14 special conditions. (See Scene modes, page 19.) Sport Subjects that are in motion. Shutter speed is fast. The camera pre-settings are f/2.8–f/3.7, Multi-Pattern Exposure Metering, Multi-Zone Focus, ISO 100–ISO 200. Portrait Full-frame portraits of people. Allows the subject to be sharp and the background to be indistinct.
Taking pictures and videos Use this SCN mode For Camera pre-settings Night Distant scenery at night. Flash f/2.8–f/3.7, Infinity Focus, Daylight Landscape does not fire. Place the camera White Balance, Center-Weight on a flat, steady surface or use Metering, ISO 100 a tripod. Snow Bright snow scenes. f/2.8–f/3.7, +1 Exposure Compensation, Center-Weight Metering, Multi-Zone Focus, ISO 100 Beach Bright beach scenes. f/2.8–f/3.
Taking pictures and videos Use this SCN mode For Children Camera pre-settings Action pictures of children in bright light. f/2.8–f/3.7, Multi-Pattern Exposure Metering, Multi-Zone Focus, ISO 140 Backlight Subjects that are in shadow or f/2.8–f/3.7, Multi-Pattern Exposure “backlit” (when light is behind Metering, Multi-Zone Focus, the subject). Fill-Flash, ISO 100 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.
Taking pictures and videos 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—allows the user to manually adjust the exposure; good for controlling backlit or non-standard 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.
Taking pictures and videos 1 Turn the Mode dial to P, A, S, M, or C. The mode options are displayed. 2 Use the Jog dial: ■ Rotate the Jog dial to move the cursor the available settings. between ■ Press the Jog dial to open a setting. ■ Rotate the Jog dial to change the setting ■ Press the Jog dial to save the setting. . 3 Press the Menu button to change other settings (see page 30). 4 Take a picture.
Taking pictures and videos Changing the flash settings button Press the flash button repeatedly to scroll through the flash modes (see Flash modes table). NOTE: The active flash icon is displayed in the EVF/LCD screen status area. Flash-to-subject distance Zoom position Flash distance Wide angle 2–16.1 ft (0.6–4.9 m) @ ISO 140 Telephoto 6.6–12.1 ft (2.0–3.7 m) @ ISO 140 Flash-icon behavior Blinking Flash modes 24 Cause Action Flash is charging. Wait. Take picture when the icon stops blinking.
Taking pictures and videos Red-eye Once, so the subject’s eyes become accustomed to the flash, then fires again when the picture is taken. (If the lighting conditions require flash but do not require Red-eye reduction, the flash may fire only once.) Off Never NOTE: Rear-curtain-flash sync activates automatically when the flash is fired and the shutter speed is set at 1/30 second or longer.
Taking pictures and videos Capture modes Default setting Available settings 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 Off Last burst Off Off
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 m) Telephoto 3.9 to 6.9 ft (1.2 to 2.1 m) See Tips for better pictures on page 40. 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 1 In most Still modes, press the Burst button repeatedly to choose an option. 2 Press the Shutter button halfway and hold to set the auto focus and exposure. 3 Press the Shutter button completely down and hold it to take the pictures. The camera stops taking pictures when you release the Shutter button, when the pictures are taken, or when there is no more storage space. NOTE: The EVF/LCD screen will not display during burst.
Taking pictures and videos Setting Icon Picture Size Choose a picture resolution. This setting remains until you change it. Compression Choose a compression. This setting remains until you change it. The setting is displayed in the status area as “S” or “F.” www.kodak.com/go/support Options and icons that appear in Liveview 5.0 MP (default)—for printing up to 20 x 30 in. (51 x 76 cm); pictures are highest resolution and largest file size. 4.4 MP (3:2)— ideal for printing 4 x 6 in.
Taking pictures and videos Setting Icon Options and icons that appear in Liveview 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. Ideal for general picture-taking. Daylight —for pictures in natural lighting. Tungsten —corrects the orange cast of household light bulbs. Ideal for indoor pictures under tungsten or halogen lighting without flash.
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 Options and icons that appear in Liveview AF Control Choose an auto-focus setting. This setting remains until you change it. Continuous AF (default)—uses external AF sensor and TTL-AF (Through-The-Lens). Because the camera is always focusing, there is no need to press the Shutter button halfway down to focus. Single AF —uses external AF sensor and TTL-AF when the Shutter button is pressed halfway down. Accessory Lens AF —uses TTL-AF. Unavailable in Video mode.
Taking pictures and videos Setting Icon Options and icons that appear in Liveview Set Album (Still) Choose Album names. This setting remains until you change it. On or Off Pre-select album names before you take pictures or videos. Then, all the pictures or videos you take are tagged with those album names. See page 39. Image Storage Choose a storage location for pictures and videos. This setting remains until you change it. Auto (default) —the camera uses the card if one is in the camera.
Taking pictures and videos Using setup to customize your camera 1 In any mode, press the Menu button. 2 Move the Joystick to highlight Setup , then press the OK button. 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 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 Themes Shutter Only Default Classical Jazz Sci-fi Sound Volume Off Low (default) Medium High Mode Description Display mode description when entering a mode. On (default) Off Date & Time See page 6. 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.
Taking pictures and videos Setting Icon Format CAUTION: Formatting deletes all pictures and videos, including those that are protected. Removing a card during formatting may damage the card. About View camera information. Options Memory Card—deletes everything on the card; formats the card. Cancel—exits without making a change. Internal Memory—deletes everything in internal memory including email addresses, album names, and favorites; formats the internal memory. Camera model/firmware information.
Taking pictures and videos 6 Compose the scene. Then press the Shutter button halfway and hold to set the exposure and focus, then press completely down. Quickly position yourself in the scene. The Self-Timer light on the front of the camera blinks slowly for 8 seconds (then quickly for 2 seconds) before the picture/video is taken. The Self-Timer turns off after you take the picture/video or if you change modes. NOTE: The default Video Length is Continuous.
Taking pictures and videos 4 To remove a selection, highlight an album name and press the OK button. To to highlight Clear All. remove all album selections, move the Joystick 5 Highlight Exit, then press the OK button. Your selections are saved. If you turn on the camera screen, your album selection is displayed on the screen. A plus (+) after the album name means more than one album is selected. 6 Press the Menu button to exit the menu.
Taking pictures and videos 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. Use the Jog dial to access this function (see page 22). Exposure Compensation www.kodak.
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 24), 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 21).
Taking pictures and videos Close ups with a close-up mode The flower icon on the camera indicates you have Close-up mode. Once in Close-up mode, your camera takes sharp pictures at close range (see page 28). The camera automatically sets the focus distance depending on the zoom position. Use available light instead of the flash, if possible. Close-up telephoto lets you keep your distance from the subject (e.g., when you want to capture butterflies and bees on flowers without disturbing them).
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/z7590accessories.) 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 Checking camera status review mode Press the Review button. The applied features of the current picture or video are displayed: Print tag/number of prints Favorite tag Email tag Album name Protect Picture/video number Storage location Histogram Review mode Scroll arrows 46 www.kodak.
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 Changing optional review settings In Review, press the Menu button to access optional review settings. Album (page 50) Copy (page 53) Protect (page 49) Multi-Up (page 47) Image Storage (page 35) Picture/Video Information (page 50) Slide Show (page 51) Setup Menu (page 36) 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.
Reviewing pictures and videos Viewing picture/video information 1 Press the Review button. 2 Move the Joystick to highlight a picture/video. 3 Press the Status button once or twice to see information about the picture/video. Tagging pictures/videos for albums Use the Album feature in Review to tag the pictures and videos in your camera with album names. First—on your computer Use Kodak EasyShare software that came with your camera (see page 54) to create album names on your computer.
Reviewing pictures and videos The album name appears with the picture. A plus (+) after the album name means the picture was added to more than one album. To remove a selection, highlight an album name and press the OK button. To remove all album selections, select Clear All. Third—transfer to your computer When you transfer the tagged pictures and videos to your computer (see page 62), the Kodak EasyShare software opens and categorizes your pictures and videos in the appropriate album.
Reviewing pictures and videos 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. Running a continuous slide show loop When you turn on Loop, the slide show is continuously repeated. 1 On the Slide Show menu, move the Joystick the OK button. to highlight Loop, then press 2 Move the Joystick to highlight On, then press the OK button.
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 page 35. Copy pictures or videos: 1 Press the Review button, then press the Menu button.
4 Installing the software Minimum system requirements Minimum hardware requirements ■ Windows 98, 98SE, ME, 2000 SPI, ■ 128 MB 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 54 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 57) ✔ Email (page 58) ✔ ✔ Favorites (page 59) ✔ 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 to locate a picture. 2 Move the Joystick to highlight Print 3 Move the Joystick tag for that picture. to select the number of copies (0-99). Zero removes the The Print icon , then press the OK button.* 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 Tagging pictures and videos for emailing First—on your computer Use Kodak EasyShare software that came with your camera to create an email address book on your computer. (To get the latest version of EasyShare software, go to www.kodak.com/go/z7590downloads.) Then copy up to 32 email addresses to the camera’s internal memory. See the Kodak EasyShare software Help for details. Second—tag pictures/videos on your camera 1 Press the Share button.
Sharing pictures and videos Third—transfer and email When you transfer the tagged pictures and videos to your computer (see page 62), the email screen opens and lets you send them to the addresses you specified. See the Kodak EasyShare software Help for details. 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.
Sharing pictures and videos 3. Transfer pictures 1 To enjoy full functionality, load and use Kodak EasyShare software that came with your camera (see page 54). to your computer 2 Connect the camera to the computer using the USB cable (see page 62) or an EasyShare dock. The first time you transfer pictures, a software wizard helps you make choices about your favorite pictures. Then, your pictures are transferred to the computer.
Sharing pictures and videos Removing all favorites from your camera 1 Turn the Mode dial to Favorites . 2 Press the Menu button. 3 Highlight , then press the OK button. All pictures stored in the Favorites section of internal memory are removed. Favorites are restored to your camera the next time you transfer pictures to the computer. To remove single favorites, do so in EasyShare software. 4 Press the Menu button to exit the menu.
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/z7590accessories.
Transferring and printing pictures Direct printing with a PictBridge-enabled printer Your camera features PictBridge technology, which lets you print directly to PictBridge-enabled printers, without a computer. You need: ■ Camera with fully charged batteries, or ■ PictBridge-enabled printer with optional Kodak 5-volt AC adapter ■ USB cable included with your camera Connecting the camera to the printer 1 Turn off the camera and printer.
Transferring and printing pictures Printing pictures 1 Turn on the printer. Turn the camera Mode dial to Auto. The PictBridge logo is displayed, followed by the current picture and menu. (If no pictures are found, a message is displayed.) If the menu interface turns off, press any button to redisplay it. 2 Move the Joystick OK button. to choose a printing option, then press the Current Picture Press to choose a picture. Choose the number of copies.
Transferring and printing pictures Dock compatibility for your camera Kodak EasyShare dock Docking configuration ■ printer dock 4000 Not compatible ■ camera dock II ■ LS420, LS 443 camera dock ■ printer dock ■ printer dock plus ■ printer dock 6000 ■ camera dock 6000 Custom camera insert Adapter Dock ■ others, including series 3 printer docks and camera docks Custom camera insert Dock Purchase camera docks, printer docks, and other accessories at a dealer of Kodak products or www.kodak.
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/z7590support. 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 Pictures remaining ■ Continue taking pictures. The camera is operating normally. number does not (The camera estimates the number of pictures remaining after decrease after taking each picture is taken, based on picture size and content.) a picture Picture orientation is ■ Set the Orientation Sensor to ON (page 37). not accurate Flash does not fire ■ Open the flash unit (page 23). ■ Check the flash setting and change as needed (page 23).
Troubleshooting If... Try one or more of the following Error message ■ Turn the camera off. appears on EVF/LCD ■ Remove memory card from the camera. screen ■ Remove the battery and wipe the contacts with a clean, dry cloth (page 83). ■ Reinstall the battery. ■ Turn on the camera. ■ If all else fails, get customer support help (see page 75). Memory card not ■ Card may be corrupted. Format card in camera (see page 8). recognized or camera ■ Use another memory card. freezes with card. www.kodak.
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 1). the camera ■ Make sure USB cable is securely connected on camera and computer port (page 62). ■ Make sure the EasyShare software is installed (page 54). Pictures do not ■ Click the Help button in the EasyShare software. transfer to computer Slide Show does not ■ Adjust the camera Video Out setting (NTSC or PAL, page 37).
Troubleshooting If... Try one or more of the following Picture is too light ■ Reposition camera to reduce the amount of available light. ■ Turn flash off (page 23). ■ Move so that the distance between you and the subject is within the effective flash range (page 23). ■ 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.
Troubleshooting Power-ring-light status Status Cause Power ring does not turn on and the camera does not work. ■ Turn on the camera. Power ring glows steady green. ■ Camera is on and ready to take a picture or video. Power ring glows steady amber. ■ Camera is in Favorite mode. ■ Recharge the battery or install a new one (page 2). ■ Turn Mode dial off, then back on. ■ Camera firmware update is in process. ■ Camera is connected to computer, USB connection is active.
Troubleshooting Direct printing (PictBridge) 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/z7590support Purchase camera accessories (camera www.kodak.com/go/z7590accessories docks, printer docks, lenses, cards, etc.) Download the latest camera firmware and software www.kodak.com/go/z7590downloads See online demonstrations of your camera www.kodak.com/go/howto Software Get information on 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 or dock connected to your computer.
9 Appendix Camera specifications For more specifications, visit www.kodak.com/go/z7590support. Kodak EasyShare Z7590 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 Z7590 zoom digital camera Focus system Hybrid AF External Passive Sensor; Multi-, Center-, or Selectable-Zones. Continuous AF in movie and preview modes. Working range: Standard wide: 2.0 ft (0.6 m) to infinity Standard tele: 6.6 ft (2.0 m) to infinity Close-up wide: 4.7 to 27.6 in. (0.12 to 0.7 m) Close-up tele: 3.9 to 6.9 ft (1.2 to 2.1 m) Wide and tele infinity: 65.6 ft (20 m) to infinity Digital zoom 3.0X continuous advanced zoom, 0.
Appendix Kodak EasyShare Z7590 zoom digital camera ISO speed Auto: 80,100, 200, 400, and 800 (800 @ 1.8 MP) Selectable: P, A, S, M, and C Mode Flash Electronic flash Guide no. 12 @ ISO 140; auto flash with photo sensor Working range: Wide: 2–16.1 ft (0.6–4.9 m) @ ISO 140 Tele: 6.6–12.1 ft (2.0–3.
Appendix Kodak EasyShare Z7590 zoom digital camera Video output NTSC or PAL Power Kodak EasyShare Li-Ion rechargeable battery (KLIC–5000); 5V AC adapter, optional Communication with computer USB, via USB cable; EasyShare camera dock or printer dock Languages English/German/Spanish/French/Italian/Portuguese/Chinese/Korean/Japanese Other features Self-timer 10 seconds Sound feedback Power up, shutter, self-timer, error, sound modes White balance Auto, Daylight, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Open Shade Auto s
Appendix Picture storage capacity—standard compression Number of pictures 5.0 MP 4.4 MP (3:2) 4.0 MP 3.1 MP 1.8 MP 16 MB SD/MMC 9 11 12 15 24 32 MB internal memory 17 19 21 27 43 32 MB SD/MMC 19 22 24 30 48 64 MB SD/MMC 39 44 48 60 97 128 MB SD/MMC 79 88 97 121 195 256 MB SD/MMC 159 178 196 242 391 512 MB SD/MMC 319 356 392 485 783 Picture storage capacity—fine compression Number of pictures 5.0 MP 80 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/ photographic options with the versatile z7590accessories Kreuznach Xenar 0.7X wide-angle lens 0.7X wide-angle lens. Kodak Allows you to add 55 mm screw-on DX6490/Z7590 lens lenses or filters adapter Lens filter (black & 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/z7590downloads. Additional care and 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 batteries and card. Allow all components to air-dry for at least 24 hours before using the camera again.
Appendix Warranty Limited warranty Kodak warrants Kodak digital cameras and accessories (excluding batteries) to be free from malfunctions and defects in both materials and workmanship for one year from the date of purchase. Retain the original dated sales receipt. Proof of the date of purchase will be required with any request for warranty repair.
Appendix ACCIDENT, ALTERATION, MODIFICATION, UNAUTHORIZED SERVICE, MISUSE, ABUSE, USE WITH INCOMPATIBLE ACCESSORIES OR ATTACHMENTS, FAILURE TO FOLLOW KODAK’S OPERATION, MAINTENANCE OR REPACKING INSTRUCTIONS, FAILURE TO USE ITEMS SUPPLIED BY KODAK (SUCH AS ADAPTERS AND CABLES), OR CLAIMS MADE AFTER THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY. Kodak makes no other express or implied warranty for this product.
Appendix Regulatory compliance FCC compliance and advisory Kodak EasyShare Z7590 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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
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, 52 A/V out (for TV viewing) connection location, ii about this camera, 38 AC adapter, 3 accessories battery, 3 buying, 74 camera, 82 external flash, 27 printer dock, 63 SD or MMC card, 8 AF control, 34 album, 35 albums, tagging pictures for, 39, 50 aperture priority, 18 aperture, PASM mode, 21 auto, 17 flash, 23 focus framing marks, 11 power-down, 81 B backlight, 21 battery charge via charger, 1 expected life, 2 extending life, 3 inserting, 2 safety, 4 battery door, iv 88 beach, 20 brac
Index close-up scenes, 27 close-up button, iv close-up pictures, 28 color mode, 34 compression, 31 computer connecting camera, 62 transfer to, 62 copy pictures card to memory, 53 memory to card, 53 to computer via USB cable, 62 custom, 18 custom exposure mode, 30 customer support, 75 D date setting, 6 DC-In (5V) connection location, ii delete button, iii deleting during quickview, 15 from internal memory, 48 from MMC/SD Card, 48 digital zoom, 36 digital zoom, using, 16 displaying slide show, 51 disposal, r
Index flash button, iv flip-up flash, i, iv flower, 20 focus framing marks, 11 focus zone, 33 format, 38 H help troubleshooting, 67 web links, 74 histogram, 12 I icons, mode dial, 17 image storage, 35 inserting battery, 2 SD or MMC card, 8 installing software, 55 internal memory storage capacity, 79 J jog dial, i joystick, iii K Kodak EasyShare software installing, 55 upgrading, 83 Kodak web sites, 74 L landscape, 19, 27 90 landscape button, iv language, 37 LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) screen, iii LCD/EVF
Index favorites, 18 fireworks, 20 flower, 20 landscape, 19 manner, 20 manual, 18 night landscape, 20 night portrait, 19 party, 20 portrait, 19 program, 17 SCN, 19 self-portrait, 20 shutter priority, 18 snow, 20 text, 20 N neckstrap post, iii night landscape, 20 night portrait, 19 O OK button, iii on/off button, iii online prints, ordering, 63 open flash lever, iv optical zoom, 16 orientation sensor, 37 P party, 20 PASM mode screen options, 21 PictBridge printer, 64 www.kodak.
Index R ReadMe file, 67 rear-curtain-flash sync, 25 recycling, disposal, 83 red-eye, flash, 23 regulatory information, 86 removing favorites, 61 reset to default, 34 review button, iii, 45 reviewing pictures as you take them, 15 camera screen, 45 deleting, 48 magnifying, 48 slide show, 51 reviewing videos camera screen, 45 deleting, 48 slide show, 51 running slide show, 51 S safety battery, 4 SCN, 19 SD or MMC card inserting, 8 storage capacities, 79 SD/MMC card printing from, 63 SD/MMC card slot, ii self-
Index sleep mode, 81 slide show problems, 70 running, 51 snow, 20 software installing, 55 upgrading, 83 sound themes, 37 speaker, iv specifications, 76 status button, iii storage capacity, 79 support, technical, 75 T tagging, 39 favorites, 59 for email, 58 for print, 57 when to tag, 56 tagging pictures for albums, 39, 50 telephone support, 75 television, slide show, 52 text, 20 time, setting, 6 timer, shutter delay, 38 tips battery guidelines, 3 care & maintenance, 83 picture-taking, 40 ReadMe file, 67 tra
Index Z zoom digital, 16 optical, 16 zoom lever, iii 94 www.kodak.
