User Manual
Page 1
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.com/go/z7590support
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.com/go/z7590support
User Manual
Page 7
... started 1 Installing the software first 1 Charging the battery 1 Inserting the battery 2 Important battery information 2 Battery safety and handling 4 Turning the camera on and off 5 Setting the language 5 Setting the date and time 6 Changing the display, EVF or LCD 7 Checking camera and picture status 7 Storing pictures on a SD or MMC card 8 2 Taking pictures and videos 9 Taking a picture 9 Taking a video 14 Quickview-Reviewing the picture or video just taken 15 Using optical zoom 16 Using advanced digital zoom 16 Picture-taking modes 17 Using the flip-up flash 23 Using...
... started 1 Installing the software first 1 Charging the battery 1 Inserting the battery 2 Important battery information 2 Battery safety and handling 4 Turning the camera on and off 5 Setting the language 5 Setting the date and time 6 Changing the display, EVF or LCD 7 Checking camera and picture status 7 Storing pictures on a SD or MMC card 8 2 Taking pictures and videos 9 Taking a picture 9 Taking a video 14 Quickview-Reviewing the picture or video just taken 15 Using optical zoom 16 Using advanced digital zoom 16 Picture-taking modes 17 Using the flip-up flash 23 Using...
User Manual
Page 8
... review settings 49 Protecting pictures and videos from deletion 49 Viewing picture/video information 50 Tagging pictures/videos for albums 50 Running a slide show 51 Displaying pictures and videos on a television 52 Copying pictures and videos 53 4 Installing the software 54 Install the software 55 5 Sharing pictures and videos 56 When can I tag my pictures and videos 56 Tagging pictures for printing 57 Tagging pictures and videos for emailing 58 Tagging pictures as favorites 59 6 Transferring and printing pictures 62 Transferring pictures/videos with the USB cable 62 Printing...
... review settings 49 Protecting pictures and videos from deletion 49 Viewing picture/video information 50 Tagging pictures/videos for albums 50 Running a slide show 51 Displaying pictures and videos on a television 52 Copying pictures and videos 53 4 Installing the software 54 Install the software 55 5 Sharing pictures and videos 56 When can I tag my pictures and videos 56 Tagging pictures for printing 57 Tagging pictures and videos for emailing 58 Tagging pictures as favorites 59 6 Transferring and printing pictures 62 Transferring pictures/videos with the USB cable 62 Printing...
User Manual
Page 9
Table of contents 7 Troubleshooting 67 Camera problems 67 Computer/connectivity problems 70 Picture quality problems 70 Power-ring-light status 72 Direct printing (PictBridge) problems 73 8 Getting help 74 Helpful links 74 Telephone customer support 75 9 Appendix 76 Camera specifications 76 Storage capacities 79 Power-saving features 81 Accessories 82 Upgrading your software and firmware 83 Additional care and maintenance 83 Warranty...84 Regulatory compliance 86 www.kodak.com/go/support vii
Table of contents 7 Troubleshooting 67 Camera problems 67 Computer/connectivity problems 70 Picture quality problems 70 Power-ring-light status 72 Direct printing (PictBridge) problems 73 8 Getting help 74 Helpful links 74 Telephone customer support 75 9 Appendix 76 Camera specifications 76 Storage capacities 79 Power-saving features 81 Accessories 82 Upgrading your software and firmware 83 Additional care and maintenance 83 Warranty...84 Regulatory compliance 86 www.kodak.com/go/support vii
User Manual
Page 16
... the first time you connect the camera. Setting the date & time, anytime 1 Turn on your computer operating system, Kodak EasyShare software may update the camera clock when you turn on the camera or if the battery is highlighted. Press the OK button. 2 Go to highlight Setup Menu , then press the 3 Move the Joystick OK button. NOTE: Depending on the camera. See the EasyShare software Help for an extended time. 1 SET DATE & TIME is removed for details. 6 www.kodak.com/go/support
... the first time you connect the camera. Setting the date & time, anytime 1 Turn on your computer operating system, Kodak EasyShare software may update the camera clock when you turn on the camera or if the battery is highlighted. Press the OK button. 2 Go to highlight Setup Menu , then press the 3 Move the Joystick OK button. NOTE: Depending on the camera. See the EasyShare software Help for an extended time. 1 SET DATE & TIME is removed for details. 6 www.kodak.com/go/support
User Manual
Page 27
... menu options. Use this mode Auto For General picture-taking modes Mode dial Choose the mode that the slider remains blue. Use the jog dial to select settings. (See P, A, S, M, and C modes, page 21.) Press the Menu button to take the picture. www.kodak.com/go/support 17 The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture (f-stop) based on the zoom indicator pauses, then turns red when the picture size is approximately 1 MP. For an acceptable 4 x 6 in printed image quality when using digital zoom. IMPORTANT...
... menu options. Use this mode Auto For General picture-taking modes Mode dial Choose the mode that the slider remains blue. Use the jog dial to select settings. (See P, A, S, M, and C modes, page 21.) Press the Menu button to take the picture. www.kodak.com/go/support 17 The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture (f-stop) based on the zoom indicator pauses, then turns red when the picture size is approximately 1 MP. For an acceptable 4 x 6 in printed image quality when using digital zoom. IMPORTANT...
User Manual
Page 28
... of aperture and shutter speed to change other settings. Exposure compensation acts as an exposure meter, recommending the proper combination of creative control. NOTE: The aperture setting may be affected when using optical zoom. Taking pictures and videos Use this mode Aperture Priority Shutter Priority Manual Custom Video For Controlling aperture, exposure compensation, flash compensation, and ISO speed. The camera automatically sets the aperture for slow shutter speeds. Use the jog dial to select settings. (See P, A, S, M, and C modes, page 21.) Press the Menu button to...
... of aperture and shutter speed to change other settings. Exposure compensation acts as an exposure meter, recommending the proper combination of creative control. NOTE: The aperture setting may be affected when using optical zoom. Taking pictures and videos Use this mode Aperture Priority Shutter Priority Manual Custom Video For Controlling aperture, exposure compensation, flash compensation, and ISO speed. The camera automatically sets the aperture for slow shutter speeds. Use the jog dial to select settings. (See P, A, S, M, and C modes, page 21.) Press the Menu button to...
User Manual
Page 30
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 Focus, Center-Weight Metering, or use Metering, ISO 100 a tripod. f/2.8-f/3.7, Macro Focus, +1 Exposure Compensation, Center-Weight Metering, ISO 140 Fireworks Flash does not fire. Minimizes red f/2.8-f/3.7, Multi-Pattern Exposure eye. Daylight White Balance, ISO 100 Flower Close-ups of yourself. Multi...
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 Focus, Center-Weight Metering, or use Metering, ISO 100 a tripod. f/2.8-f/3.7, Macro Focus, +1 Exposure Compensation, Center-Weight Metering, ISO 140 Fireworks Flash does not fire. Minimizes red f/2.8-f/3.7, Multi-Pattern Exposure eye. Daylight White Balance, ISO 100 Flower Close-ups of yourself. Multi...
User Manual
Page 32
... the cursor or change P, A, S, M, or C mode settings The Jog dial controls the f-number, shutter speed, exposure and flash compensations, and ISO. Flash Compensation-controls the flash brightness (+0.5, +1.0, -0.5, -1.0). Jog dial: • Rotate to manually adjust the exposure; if it's too dark, increase the setting. Unavailable if flash setting is too light, decrease the setting; You can only use ISO 800 if you are more sensitive to control all other settings. Taking pictures and videos Shutter speed-controls how long the shutter stays open or save settings.
... the cursor or change P, A, S, M, or C mode settings The Jog dial controls the f-number, shutter speed, exposure and flash compensations, and ISO. Flash Compensation-controls the flash brightness (+0.5, +1.0, -0.5, -1.0). Jog dial: • Rotate to manually adjust the exposure; if it's too dark, increase the setting. Unavailable if flash setting is too light, decrease the setting; You can only use ISO 800 if you are more sensitive to control all other settings. Taking pictures and videos Shutter speed-controls how long the shutter stays open or save settings.
User Manual
Page 43
... lighting conditions of the subject centered in Auto, Scene, or Video modes. Unavailable in the viewfinder. www.kodak.com/go/support 33 This setting remains until you need an exact exposure of Liveview if set to Center-weight or Center-spot. Ideal when precise focus of a specific area in the picture is displayed on the right side of a specific area in Auto, Scene, or Video modes. The setting is needed...
... lighting conditions of the subject centered in Auto, Scene, or Video modes. Unavailable in the viewfinder. www.kodak.com/go/support 33 This setting remains until you need an exact exposure of Liveview if set to Center-weight or Center-spot. Ideal when precise focus of a specific area in the picture is displayed on the right side of a specific area in Auto, Scene, or Video modes. The setting is needed...
User Manual
Page 45
... album names. Setup Menu Choose additional settings. This setting remains until you take pictures or videos. Options and icons that appear in self-timer videos). www.kodak.com/go/support 35 Continuous (default)-as long as there is room on the card or internal memory, or until you change it . If not, the camera uses internal memory. Then, all the pictures or videos you press the Shutter button. Internal Memory -the camera always uses internal memory, even if a card is in the camera. Choose 5, 15...
... album names. Setup Menu Choose additional settings. This setting remains until you take pictures or videos. Options and icons that appear in self-timer videos). www.kodak.com/go/support 35 Continuous (default)-as long as there is room on the card or internal memory, or until you change it . If not, the camera uses internal memory. Then, all the pictures or videos you press the Shutter button. Internal Memory -the camera always uses internal memory, even if a card is in the camera. Choose 5, 15...
User Manual
Page 70
... settings In Favorites mode, press the Menu button to any other position. Sharing pictures and videos 3. To view pictures/videos on 1 Turn the Mode dial to your computer 1 To enjoy full functionality, load and use Kodak EasyShare software that came with a black bar at the top of favorites. The first time you transfer pictures, a software wizard helps you make choices about your camera 2 Move the Joystick to customize the size of your camera's internal memory. 4. Use Camera Favorites in the Kodak EasyShare software. Transfer pictures...
... settings In Favorites mode, press the Menu button to any other position. Sharing pictures and videos 3. To view pictures/videos on 1 Turn the Mode dial to your computer 1 To enjoy full functionality, load and use Kodak EasyShare software that came with a black bar at the top of favorites. The first time you transfer pictures, a software wizard helps you make choices about your camera 2 Move the Joystick to customize the size of your camera's internal memory. 4. Use Camera Favorites in the Kodak EasyShare software. Transfer pictures...
User Manual
Page 71
...) print. The next time you transfer pictures to exit the menu. Printing and emailing favorites 1 Turn the Mode dial to the Albums view. 3 Click the Camera Favorites Album for a 4 x 6 in EasyShare software. 4 Press the Menu button to the computer. NOTE: Favorites that were taken on this camera (not imported from another source) are removed. www.kodak.com/go/support 61 Sharing pictures and videos Removing all favorites from your camera 1 Turn the Mode dial to turn...
...) print. The next time you transfer pictures to exit the menu. Printing and emailing favorites 1 Turn the Mode dial to the Albums view. 3 Click the Camera Favorites Album for a 4 x 6 in EasyShare software. 4 Press the Menu button to the computer. NOTE: Favorites that were taken on this camera (not imported from another source) are removed. www.kodak.com/go/support 61 Sharing pictures and videos Removing all favorites from your camera 1 Turn the Mode dial to turn...
User Manual
Page 77
...; Place the camera on a Kodak EasyShare camera or printer does not retract dock (sold separately), then try internal memory and/or another picture. Camera problems If... For updates to a Kodak 5-volt AC adapter (sold separately), then try again. In Review, a blue or black screen is charged. www.kodak.com/go /z7590support. function Lens does not extend ■ Confirm that it . If problem still continues try again. Camera does not ■ Insert a charged battery. 7 Troubleshooting When you...
...; Place the camera on a Kodak EasyShare camera or printer does not retract dock (sold separately), then try internal memory and/or another picture. Camera problems If... For updates to a Kodak 5-volt AC adapter (sold separately), then try again. In Review, a blue or black screen is charged. www.kodak.com/go /z7590support. function Lens does not extend ■ Confirm that it . If problem still continues try again. Camera does not ■ Insert a charged battery. 7 Troubleshooting When you...
User Manual
Page 80
... 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. Pictures do not ■ Click the Help button in the EasyShare software. transfer to adjust the Exposure and Flash Compensations (page 22). ■ Use P mode (page 22) and Selectable Zone (see the device's user's guide). communicate with ■ Insert a charged battery (page 1). Troubleshooting Computer/connectivity problems If...
... 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. Pictures do not ■ Click the Help button in the EasyShare software. transfer to adjust the Exposure and Flash Compensations (page 22). ■ Use P mode (page 22) and Selectable Zone (see the device's user's guide). communicate with ■ Insert a charged battery (page 1). Troubleshooting Computer/connectivity problems If...
User Manual
Page 82
... connect mode to computer, USB connection is active. ■ Date and time set with lens retracted. ■ Camera turned off for several minutes; If the condition continues, get help (page 75). 72 www.kodak.com/go/support Camera operating normally. Turn the camera off while picture is low or exhausted. Power ring blinks green. Troubleshooting Power-ring-light status Status Power ring does not turn it back on and ready to take a picture or video. ■ Camera is in Favorite mode. ■ Camera firmware update...
... connect mode to computer, USB connection is active. ■ Date and time set with lens retracted. ■ Camera turned off for several minutes; If the condition continues, get help (page 75). 72 www.kodak.com/go/support Camera operating normally. Turn the camera off while picture is low or exhausted. Power ring blinks green. Troubleshooting Power-ring-light status Status Power ring does not turn it back on and ready to take a picture or video. ■ Camera is in Favorite mode. ■ Camera firmware update...
User Manual
Page 84
... camera accessories (camera www.kodak.com/go/z7590accessories docks, printer docks, lenses, cards, etc.) Download the latest camera firmware www.kodak.com/go/z7590downloads and software See online demonstrations of your camera www.kodak.com/go/howto Software Get information on EasyShare software www.kodak.com/go/easysharesw (or click the Help button in the EasyShare software) Get help with the Windows operating www.kodak.com/go/pcbasics system and working with digital pictures Other Get support for other cameras, software...
... camera accessories (camera www.kodak.com/go/z7590accessories docks, printer docks, lenses, cards, etc.) Download the latest camera firmware www.kodak.com/go/z7590downloads and software See online demonstrations of your camera www.kodak.com/go/howto Software Get information on EasyShare software www.kodak.com/go/easysharesw (or click the Help button in the EasyShare software) Get help with the Windows operating www.kodak.com/go/pcbasics system and working with digital pictures Other Get support for other cameras, software...
User Manual
Page 87
... infinity Digital zoom 3.0X continuous advanced zoom, 0.2X increments that starts at 10X optical zoom (LCD display mode) Optical zoom 10X, 38-380 mm (35 mm equivalent); F= 6.32-63.2 mm actual Accessory lens thread Yes (inside lens ring) Lens barrier Lens cap Exposure Exposure metering TTL-AE with CCD electrical. Aperture Priority AE: f/2.8-f/8 @ wide Shutter Priority AE: 16-1/1000 sec. @ wide Full Manual Exposure (Noise Reduction: subtraction of black image @ >0.7 sec.) Exposure Compensation...
... infinity Digital zoom 3.0X continuous advanced zoom, 0.2X increments that starts at 10X optical zoom (LCD display mode) Optical zoom 10X, 38-380 mm (35 mm equivalent); F= 6.32-63.2 mm actual Accessory lens thread Yes (inside lens ring) Lens barrier Lens cap Exposure Exposure metering TTL-AE with CCD electrical. Aperture Priority AE: f/2.8-f/8 @ wide Shutter Priority AE: 16-1/1000 sec. @ wide Full Manual Exposure (Noise Reduction: subtraction of black image @ >0.7 sec.) Exposure Compensation...
User Manual
Page 89
... pictures and videos. www.kodak.com/go/support 79 You may be able to image content and exposure. 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; Favorites take up , shutter, self-timer, error, sound modes White balance Auto, Daylight, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Open Shade Auto sleep mode Yes. 8 minutes Color modes High Color, Natural Color, Low Color, Black & White, Sepia Sharpness High, Normal, Low Date stamp...
... pictures and videos. www.kodak.com/go/support 79 You may be able to image content and exposure. 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; Favorites take up , shutter, self-timer, error, sound modes White balance Auto, Daylight, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Open Shade Auto sleep mode Yes. 8 minutes Color modes High Color, Natural Color, Low Color, Black & White, Sepia Sharpness High, Normal, Low Date stamp...
User Manual
Page 103
... time, setting, 6 timer, shutter delay, 38 tips battery guidelines, 3 care & maintenance, 83 picture-taking, 40 ReadMe file, 67 transfer, via USB cable, 62 www.kodak.com/go/support Index trash can, deleting, 15 tripod socket, iv troubleshooting, 67 turning camera on and off, 5 U upgrading software, firmware, 83 URLs, Kodak web sites, 74 USB (universal serial bus) connection location, ii transferring pictures, 62 USB port/DC-in/A/V-out cover, ii V VCCI compliance, 87 video length, 35 video out, 37 videos copying...
... time, setting, 6 timer, shutter delay, 38 tips battery guidelines, 3 care & maintenance, 83 picture-taking, 40 ReadMe file, 67 transfer, via USB cable, 62 www.kodak.com/go/support Index trash can, deleting, 15 tripod socket, iv troubleshooting, 67 turning camera on and off, 5 U upgrading software, firmware, 83 URLs, Kodak web sites, 74 USB (universal serial bus) connection location, ii transferring pictures, 62 USB port/DC-in/A/V-out cover, ii V VCCI compliance, 87 video length, 35 video out, 37 videos copying...
