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    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.
    1Turn off the camera and flash unit.
    2Open the External-flash-connector cover. 
    3Plug your external-flash-unit cable into the 
    External flash connector on the camera.
    The external flash unit is live when connected to 
    the camera. The flash synchronizes at any shutter 
    speed. Refer to your external flash unit user’s 
    guide for details.
    NOTE:  The connector accepts all standard external flash 
    cables, maximum 500 volts.
    Shooting close-up and landscape pictures
    Use the Close-up/Landscape button   to take pictures of scenes that are 
    very close or very far away. (Not available in Scene modes.)
    1Set the Mode dial to any Capture mode.
    2Press the Close-up/Landscape   button 
    repeatedly until the   or   icon appears 
    in the status bar.
    3Take a picture.
    External-flash-
    connector coverExternal flash 
    connector
    Close-up/Landscape
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    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:
    See Tips for better pictures on page 34.
    Landscape pictures
    Use the Landscape setting   to gain maximum sharpness of far away 
    scenes. With this setting, the camera uses infinity auto-focus. Auto-focus 
    framing marks (see page 9) are not available in Landscape.
    Using exposure bracketing
    1Set the exposure bracketing interval. (See Exposure Bracketing Interval, 
    page 27
    .)
    2In most Still modes, press the Exposure bracketing button repeatedly to 
    choose .
    3Press the Shutter button halfway and hold to set the auto focus and 
    exposure.
    4Press the Shutter button completely down to take the pictures.
    The camera takes 3 pictures. To evaluate them, press the Review button. 
    Exposure bracketing turns off after the pictures are taken.
    Zoom positionClose-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)
    OptionDescriptionPurpose
    Exposure 
    BracketingThe camera takes 3 pictures — 
    one at +, one at 0, and one 
    at –exposure. Determine the best exposure level for 
    your conditions based on your 
    evaluation of 3 pictures.
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    Using exposure compensation with exposure bracketing
    In P, A, and S modes, you can use exposure compensation in conjunction with 
    exposure bracketing. 
    Using burst
    1In most Still modes, press the Burst button repeatedly to choose an option.
    2Press the Shutter button halfway and hold to set the auto focus and 
    exposure.
    3Press 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.
    If exposure 
    compensation is 
    set toAnd if the exposure 
    bracketing interval is 
    set toThen the exposures 
    taken are
    0.0
    the default +/-0.3–0.3, 0.0, +0.3
    +1.0 +0.7, +1.0, +1.3
    –1.0 –1.3, –1.0, –0.7
    OptionDescriptionPurpose
    First
    BurstCamera takes up to 5 pictures (2 per second) while the 
    Shutter button is pressed.Capture an 
    expected event. 
    Example: 
    A person 
    swinging a 
    golf club.
    Last
    BurstCamera takes up to 30 pictures (2 per second for up to 
    15 seconds) while the Shutter button is pressed. When 
    the Shutter button is released, only the last 4 pictures 
    are saved.Capture an event 
    when the precise 
    timing is 
    uncertain. 
    Example: 
    A child blowing 
    out birthday 
    candles.
    First 5 pictures 
    are saved.
    Last 4 pictures
    are saved.
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    Changing picture-taking settings
    You can change settings to get the best results from your camera:
    1Turn the Mode dial to desired mode.
    2Press the Menu button. (Some settings are unavailable in some modes.)
    3Move the Joystick   to highlight a setting, then press the OK button.
    4Choose an option, then press the OK button.
    5Press the Menu button to exit.
    SettingIconOptions and icons 
    that appear in Liveview
    Custom Exposure Mode
    Choose a preferred capture 
    mode. (See Custom, page 15.)
    This setting remains until you 
    change it.
    Program (default) 
    Aperture Priority 
    Shutter Priority 
    Manual 
    Available only in Custom (C) mode.
    Self-Timer
    Turn the Self-Timer on or off.
    This setting remains until you 
    take the picture, turn the Mode 
    dial, or turn off the camera.
    On
    Off (default)
    Picture Size
    Choose a picture resolution. 
    This setting remains until you 
    change it.
    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. 
    (10 x 15 cm) prints without cropping. Also 
    for printing up to 20 x 30 in. (51 x 76 cm)
    4.0 MP— for printing up to 20 x 30 in. 
    (50 x 76 cm); pictures are medium resolution 
    with smaller file size. 
    3.1 MP—for printing up to 11 x 14 in. 
    (28 x 36 cm); pictures are medium resolution 
    with smaller file size. 
    1.8 MP—for printing 4 x 6 in. 
    (10 x 15 cm) prints, emailing, Internet, 
    screen display, or for conserving space.
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    Compression
    Choose a compression. 
    This setting remains until you 
    change it. The setting is 
    displayed in the status area as 
    “S” or “F.”
    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. 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.
    Fluorescent —corrects the green cast 
    of fluorescent lighting. Ideal for indoor 
    pictures under fluorescent lighting without 
    flash. 
    Open Shade  —for pictures in the 
    shade in natural lighting.
    Unavailable in Auto, Scene, or Video modes.
    Exposure Bracketing 
    Interval
    Choose an exposure 
    bracketing interval. 
    P, A, S, M, C: This setting remains 
    until you change it or take 
    pictures.
    Auto, Scene: This setting remains 
    until you turn the Mode dial or 
    turn off the camera.
    +/– 0.3 EV (default)
    +/– 0.7 EV
    +/–1.0 EV
    See Using exposure bracketing, page 24.
    SettingIconOptions and icons 
    that appear in Liveview
    JPG
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    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.
    Center-Weight —evaluates the 
    lighting conditions of the subject centered in 
    the viewfinder. Ideal for backlit subjects.
    Center-Spot —similar to 
    Center-weight, except the metering is 
    concentrated on a smaller area of the subject 
    centered in the viewfinder. (A circle indicates 
    the metering spot.) Ideal when you need an 
    exact exposure of a specific area in the 
    picture.
    Unavailable in Auto, Scene, or Video modes.
    Focus Zone
    Choose a large or concentrated 
    area of focus.
    This setting remains until you 
    change it. The setting is 
    displayed on the right side of 
    Liveview if set to Center-zone or 
    Selectable-zone.
    Multi-Zone (default)  —evaluates 3 
    zones to give an even picture focus. Ideal for 
    general picture-taking.
    Center-Zone —evaluates the small 
    area centered in the viewfinder. Ideal when 
    precise focus of a specific area in the picture 
    is needed.
    Selectable-Zone —move the focus 
    brackets to center, left, or right.
    Unavailable in Auto, Scene, or Video modes.
    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.
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    that appear in Liveview
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    Color Mode
    Choose color tones.
    In Auto and Scene modes, this 
    setting remains until you turn the 
    Mode dial or turn off the camera.
    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.
    Unavailable in Video mode.
    Sharpness
    Control picture sharpness.
    This setting remains until you 
    change it.
    High
    Normal (default) 
    Low
    Unavailable in Auto, Scene, or Video modes.
    Reset to Default
    Reset all picture-taking 
    settings to the defaults.Reset
     P, A, S, M, or C mode to its default 
    setting.
    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 32.
    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. If not, the 
    camera uses internal memory.
    Internal Memory —the camera 
    always uses internal memory, even if a card 
    is inserted.
    Video Length (Video) 
    Choose a default video length 
    (useful in self-timer videos). Continuous (default)—as long as there is 
    room on the card or internal memory, or until 
    you press the Shutter button. Choose 5, 15, 
    or 30 seconds duration.
    Setup Menu
    Choose additional settings.See Using setup to customize your camera.
    SettingIconOptions and icons 
    that appear in Liveview
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    Using setup to customize your camera
    1In any mode, press the Menu button.
    2Move the Joy stick   to highlight Setup  , then press the OK button.
    3Move the Joy stick   to highlight a setting, then press the OK button.
    4Choose an option, then press the OK button.
    5Press the Menu button to exit.
    SettingIconOptions
    Return to previous menu.  
    Quickview
    Display a picture or video (for 5 
    seconds) after it is taken.On (default)
    Off
    Advanced Digital Zoom
    Choose how digital zoom is 
    employed.Continuous —no pause between 
    optical and digital zoom.
    Pause (default)—after reaching 10X 
    optical zoom, the zoom button must be 
    released, then activated again to begin 
    digital zoom.
    None—digital zoom is disabled.
    Print Warning Pause (default)—when the blue slider 
    on the zoom indicator pauses during 
    digital zoom, the zoom lever must be 
    released and reactivated. The slider turns 
    red when the picture may no longer 
    render an acceptable 4 x 6 in. (10 x 15 cm) 
    print. 
    None—no pause.
    Sound Themes Shutter Only
    Default
    Classical
    Jazz
    Sci-fi
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    Sound Volume Off
    Low (default)
    Medium
    High
    Mode Description
    Display mode description when 
    entering a mode. On (default) 
    Off
    Date & TimeSee 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.On (default) 
    Off
    Date Stamp
    Imprint the date on pictures.Choose date format, or turn off the 
    feature. (Default is off.)
    Video Date Display On (default)— choose from 3 date 
    formats with or without hours and 
    minutes.
    Off
    Language  Choose a language (see page 4).
    Format
    CAUTION:
    Formatting deletes all 
    pictures and videos, 
    including those that are 
    protected. Removing a 
    card during formatting 
    may damage the card. 
     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.
    About
    View camera information.Camera model/firmware information.
    SettingIconOptions
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    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. 
    1Place the camera on a flat surface or tripod.
    2Select the desired Still or Video mode. 
    3Press the Menu button.
    4Move the Joystick   to highlight Self-Timer  , then press 
    the OK button.
    5Press   to highlight ON, then press the OK button.
    6Compose 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. The video will stop when you press the Shutter 
    button or when no storage space remains. To change the video length, see page 29. To 
    turn off the Self-Timer camera sounds, see page 30. 
    Pre-tagging for album names
    Use the Set Album (Still or Video) feature to pre-select album names before 
    you take pictures or videos. Then, all the pictures or videos you take are 
    tagged with those album names.
    First—on your computer
    Use Kodak EasyShare software that came with your camera (see page 44) to 
    create album names on your computer. (To get the latest version of EasyShare 
    software, go to www.kodak.com/go/dx7590downloads.) Then copy up to 32 
    album names to the camera’s album name list the next time you connect the 
    camera to the computer. See Kodak EasyShare software Help for details.
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