Kodak EasyShare DX7630 zoom digital camera User's guide www.kodak.com For interactive tutorials, www.kodak.com/go/howto For help with your camera, www.kodak.com/go/dx7630support 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. P/N 4J1082 Product features Top, Front View 4 3 2 1 5 6 7 8 9 13 12 11 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Wrist strap post Zoom (Wide angle/Telephoto); Magnify (when Reviewing pictures) Shutter button Flash Setting button Close-up/Landscape button Exposure Bracketing/Burst button Speaker 8 9 Flash unit Viewfinder 10 Lens 11 Microphone 12 Light sensor 13 Self Timer/Video light i Product features Side, Back View 5 6 7 8 9 10 4 11 12 13 14 3 2 1 16 15 1 A/V Out, for television viewing 2 USB Port 3 DC-In (5V) 4 Display/Info button 5 Ready light 6 Viewfinder 7 Delete button 8 Menu button 9 Review button 10 Jog dial 11 Share button 12 Mode dial lock 13 Joystick - move OK - press in 14 Mode dial 15 Power ring 16 Camera screen (LCD) Bottom View 3 1 2 1 2 3 Dock connector Tripod socket/locator for EasyShare camera dock or printer dock Battery door, MMC/SD card slot ii Table of contents 1 1 Getting started ........................................................................... 1 Package contents.............................................................................. 1 Installing the software first ................................................................ 1 Charging the battery ......................................................................... 2 Inserting the battery.......................................................................... 2 Important battery information ........................................................... 3 Turning the camera on and off .......................................................... 4 Setting the date and time .................................................................. 5 Checking camera and picture status .................................................. 6 Storing pictures on an SD/MMC card ................................................. 7 2 Taking pictures and videos ......................................................... 8 Taking a picture ................................................................................ 8 Taking a video .................................................................................. 9 Reviewing the picture or video just taken......................................... 10 Using optical zoom ......................................................................... 10 Using digital zoom .......................................................................... 11 Camera modes................................................................................ 11 Using the flash................................................................................ 16 Shooting close-up and landscape pictures........................................ 18 Using exposure bracketing .............................................................. 19 Using burst ..................................................................................... 20 Changing picture-taking settings ..................................................... 21 Using setup to customize your camera............................................. 25 Pre-tagging for album names .......................................................... 27 3 Reviewing pictures and videos ................................................. 28 Viewing single pictures and videos .................................................. 28 Viewing multiple pictures and videos ............................................... 28 Playing a video................................................................................ 29 Deleting pictures and videos............................................................ 29 Magnifying pictures......................................................................... 30 Changing optional review settings................................................... 30 Protecting pictures and videos from deletion.................................... 31 Tagging pictures/videos for albums.................................................. 31 Running a slide show ...................................................................... 32 Displaying pictures and videos on a television.................................. 33 Copying pictures and videos ............................................................ 34 Viewing picture/video information ................................................... 34 iii 4 Installing the software ............................................................. 35 Minimum system requirements ........................................................ 35 Install the software ......................................................................... 36 5 Sharing pictures and videos ..................................................... 37 When can I tag my pictures and videos? .......................................... 37 Tagging pictures for printing............................................................ 38 Tagging pictures and videos for emailing ......................................... 39 Tagging pictures as favorites ........................................................... 40 6 Transferring and printing pictures ............................................ 42 Transferring pictures/videos with the USB cable ............................... 42 Printing pictures from your computer ............................................... 43 Ordering prints online ..................................................................... 43 Printing from an optional SD/MMC card .......................................... 43 Printing without a computer............................................................ 43 7 Troubleshooting ....................................................................... 44 Camera problems............................................................................ 44 Computer/connectivity problems...................................................... 45 Picture quality problems .................................................................. 45 Camera ready light status................................................................ 46 8 Getting help ............................................................................. 48 Helpful links.................................................................................... 48 Software help.................................................................................. 48 Telephone customer support ........................................................... 48 9 Appendix .................................................................................. 50 Camera specifications ..................................................................... 50 Tips, safety, maintenance ................................................................ 53 Storage capacities ........................................................................... 53 Power-saving features..................................................................... 54 Upgrading your software and firmware............................................ 55 Regulatory compliance .................................................................... 55 iv 1 Getting started Package contents 1 4 2 5 3 6 1 Camera with wrist strap 2 Custom dock insert (for EasyShare camera dock or printer dock) 4 Lens cap 5 Audio/Video cable (for viewing pictures and videos on television) 3 Li-Ion rechargeable battery and charger 6 USB cable Not shown: User's guide (may be provided on a CD), Start Here! guide, Kodak EasyShare software CD. Contents may change without notice. 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 Installing the software, page 35. 1 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. Purchase these and other accessories at a dealer of Kodak products or visit www.kodak.com/go/accessories. Inserting the battery CAUTION: Use only a Kodak EasyShare Li-Ion rechargeable battery. 1 Turn the Mode dial to Off. 2 On the bottom of the camera, slide the battery door and lift to open. 3 Insert the battery as shown. Tilt the battery so the battery lock is pushed to the side. Push the battery into the battery compartment. The battery lock holds the battery in place. 4 Close the battery door. Battery lock 2 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 (included with camera) Li-Ion rechargeable battery, 1050 mAh 160-210 275-325 0 Battery Life (Approx. number of pictures) 400 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. Extending battery life Limit the following activities that deplete battery power: ­ Reviewing your pictures on the camera screen ­ Using the camera screen as a viewfinder ­ Excessive use of the flash 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. Do not discard cold batteries that do not work; when they return to room temperature, they may be usable. Visit www.kodak.com/go/dx7630accessories for: Kodak EasyShare camera dock--powers your camera, transfers pictures to your computer, and charges your battery. Kodak EasyShare printer dock--powers your camera, makes 4 x 6 in. (10 x 15 cm) prints with or without a computer, transfers pictures, and charges your battery. Kodak 5-volt AC adapter--powers your camera. 3 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 While pressing the Mode dial lock, turn the Mode dial from Off to Auto . The Power ring glows green. The camera screen turns on. The Ready light blinks green while the camera performs a self-check, then turns off when the camera is ready. To turn off the camera, turn the Mode dial to Off. Mode dial lock Changing the camera screen in Auto mode If you want Then To turn the camera screen on Press the Display/Info button: or off Once to hide the icons. Again to turn off the camera screen. Again to turn on the camera screen and icons. The camera screen always on See Liveview (Auto), page 24. (or always off) in Auto mode 4 Getting started Setting the date and time Setting the date & time, first time The Date and Time have been reset message appears the first time you turn on the camera or if the battery is removed for an extended time. 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 Press 3 Press 4 Press setting. to highlight Setup Menu to highlight Date & Time , then press the OK button. , then press the OK button. to advance to the next to adjust the date and time. Press 5 When finished, press the OK button. 6 Press the Menu button to exit the menu. NOTE: Depending on your computer operating system, Kodak EasyShare software may update the camera clock when you connect the camera. See the EasyShare software Help for details. 5 Getting started Checking camera and picture status The icons that appear on the camera screen indicate the active camera and picture settings. Capture mode screen Only active camera settings are displayed: Flash Landscape/Close-up Date stamp Album name Zoom: digital telephoto wide Burst Picture size Compression Pictures/time remaining Storage location AF mode Focus zone Exposure mete ...