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Kodak EasyShare
DX7440 zoom digital camera
User’s guide
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For interactive tutorials, www.kodak.com/go/howto
For help with your camera, www.kodak.com/go/dx7440support
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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 4J1201
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Product features Top, Front View 5 4 6 7 8 9 3 2 1 13 12 11 10 1 Wrist strap post 8 Flash unit 2 Zoom (Wide angle/Telephoto); 9Viewfinder Magnify (when Reviewing pictures) 3 Shutter button 10 Lens 4 Flash Setting button 11 Microphone 5 Close-up/Landscape button 12 Light sensor 6 Exposure Bracketing/Burst button 13 Self Timer/Video light 7 Speaker www.kodak.com/go/support i
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Product features Side, Back View 5 6 7 8 9 10 4 11 12 13 14 3 2 1 17 16 15 1 USB Port 10 Jog dial 2 A/V Out, for television viewing 11 Share button 3 DC-In (5V) 12 Mode dial lock 4 Diopter dial 13 Joystick - move OK - press in 5 Ready light 6 Viewfinder 14 Mode dial 7 Delete button 15 Power ring 8 Menu button 16 Display/Info button 9 Review button 17 Camera screen (LCD) Bottom View 3 1 2 1 Dock connector 2 Tripod socket/locator for EasyShare camera dock or printer dock 3 Battery door, MMC/SD c
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Table of contents 1 1 Getting started ........................................................................... 1 Package contents.............................................................................. 1 Installing the software first ................................................................ 1 Charging the battery ......................................................................... 2 Inserting the battery.......................................................................
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Viewing picture/video information ................................................... 34 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? ......
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1 Getting started Package contents 1 2 4 3 5 1 Camera with wrist strap 4 Audio/Video cable (for viewing pictures and videos on television) 2 Custom dock insert (for EasyShare 5 USB cable camera dock or printer dock) 3 Li-Ion rechargeable battery and charger 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 befor
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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 t
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Getting started Important battery information Kodak battery replacement types/battery life Actual battery life may vary based on usage. Li-Ion rechargeable battery, 275-325 1700 mAh Li-Ion rechargeable battery, 160-210 1050 mAh (included with camera) 0400 Battery Life (Approx. number of pictures) 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 accesso
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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
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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 to highlight Setup Menu , then press the OK button. 3 Press to highlight Date & Time ,
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Getting started Storing pictures on an SD/MMC card Your camera has 32 MB of internal memory. You can purchase optional SD/MMC cards for removable, reusable storage for your pictures and videos. CAUTION: The card can only be inserted one way; forcing it may damage the camera or card. Do not insert or remove a card when the green ready light is blinking; doing so may damage your pictures, card, or camera. 1 Turn off the camera, then open the card door. 2 Orient the card as shown on the camera
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2 Taking pictures and videos Taking a picture 1 Turn the Mode dial to Auto . (See page 10 for other mode descriptions.) The camera screen displays the mode name and description. To interrupt the description, press any button. To redisplay the description, press the OK button. 2 Use the camera screen as a viewfinder, or press the Display/Info button to turn off the camera screen and use the viewfinder to frame your subject. Display/Info button 3 Press the Shutter button halfway to set the e
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Taking pictures and videos Using the auto-focus framing marks When using the camera 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 With the camera screen on, press the Shutter button halfway and hold. When the framing marks turn green, focus is accomplished. While the shutter button is pressed halfway: Center focus Center wide focus
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Taking pictures and videos Reviewing the picture or video just taken After you take a picture or video, the camera screen displays a Quickview for approximately 5 seconds. While the picture or video is displayed, you can: ■ Review: If you take no action, the Delete picture/video is saved. ■ Play (video): Press the OK button to play the video. Press to adjust the volume. ■ Share: Press the Share button to tag a picture/video for email or as a favorite, or to tag a picture for print. (See pa
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Taking pictures and videos Using digital zoom Use digital zoom in any still mode to get an additional 4X magnification beyond optical zoom. Combined zoom settings are from 4.8X to 16X. You must turn on the camera screen before activating digital zoom. 1 Press the Display/Info button to turn on the camera screen. 2 Pull the Zoom button to the optical zoom limit (4X). Release the button, then pull it again. The camera screen displays the zoomed image and the zoom indicator. 3 Press the Shutter
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Taking pictures and videos Use this mode For Aperture Controlling aperture, exposure compensation, flash Priority 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 mode, page 13 and Using the jog dial to change P, A, S, M, or C mode settings, page 14.) Press the Menu button to change other set
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Taking pictures and videos Scene modes 1 Turn the Mode dial to Scene . 2 Press to display Scene mode descriptions. 3 Press the OK button to choose a Scene mode. Use this SCN mode For Portrait Full-frame pictures of people and other subjects. Sports Subjects that are in motion. Shutter speed is fast. Landscape Distant scenery. Flash does not fire. Auto-focus framing marks (page 8) are not available in Landscape. Close-up Subjects closer than 28 in. (70 cm). Night Capturing subject and backgroun
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Taking pictures and videos Use this SCN mode For Children Action pictures of children in bright light. Backlight Subjects that are in shadow or “backlit” (when light is behind the subject). P, A, S, M, and C mode Aperture—also known as f-stop, controls the size of the lens opening, which determines the depth of field. ISO Larger aperture settings (larger f-number) keep both foreground and background sharp; Aperture good for landscapes and well-lit conditions. Shutter speed Smaller apertu
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Taking pictures and videos Settings apply only in P, A, S, M, and C modes Settings you change in P, A, S, or M modes apply only to pictures taken in P, A, S, and M modes. Settings you change in C mode apply only to pictures taken in C mode. For example, if you change the Color Mode to Sepia while in P, A, S, or M mode, then Auto & Scene modes retain the default setting of Color. NOTE: The settings, including Flash, are maintained for P, A, S, M, and C modes—even when you change modes or turn
