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Kodak EasyShare DX7440 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/dx7440support
Kodak EasyShare DX7440 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/dx7440support
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press in 14 Mode dial 15 Power ring 16 Display/Info button 17 Camera screen (LCD) 3 12 1 Dock connector 2 Tripod socket/locator for television viewing 3 DC-In (5V) 4 Diopter dial 5 Ready light 6 Viewfinder 7 Delete button 8 Menu button 9 Review button Bottom View 10 Jog dial 11 Share button 12 Mode dial lock 13 Joystick - move OK - Product features Side, Back View 4 32 1 56 789 10 11 12 13 14 17 16 15 1 USB Port 2 A/V Out, for EasyShare camera dock or printer dock 3 Battery door, MMC/SD card slot ii www.kodak.com/go/support
press in 14 Mode dial 15 Power ring 16 Display/Info button 17 Camera screen (LCD) 3 12 1 Dock connector 2 Tripod socket/locator for television viewing 3 DC-In (5V) 4 Diopter dial 5 Ready light 6 Viewfinder 7 Delete button 8 Menu button 9 Review button Bottom View 10 Jog dial 11 Share button 12 Mode dial lock 13 Joystick - move OK - Product features Side, Back View 4 32 1 56 789 10 11 12 13 14 17 16 15 1 USB Port 2 A/V Out, for EasyShare camera dock or printer dock 3 Battery door, MMC/SD card slot ii www.kodak.com/go/support
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...7 Taking a picture 7 Taking a video 8 Reviewing the picture or video just taken 9 Using optical zoom 9 Using digital zoom 10 Camera modes 10 Using the flash 15 Shooting close-up and landscape pictures 17 Using exposure bracketing 18 Using burst 19 Changing picture...-taking settings 20 Using setup to customize your camera 24 Pre-tagging for album names 26 3 Reviewing pictures and videos 28 Viewing single pictures and videos... and videos on a television 33 Copying pictures and videos 33 www.kodak.com/go/support iii
...7 Taking a picture 7 Taking a video 8 Reviewing the picture or video just taken 9 Using optical zoom 9 Using digital zoom 10 Camera modes 10 Using the flash 15 Shooting close-up and landscape pictures 17 Using exposure bracketing 18 Using burst 19 Changing picture...-taking settings 20 Using setup to customize your camera 24 Pre-tagging for album names 26 3 Reviewing pictures and videos 28 Viewing single pictures and videos... and videos on a television 33 Copying pictures and videos 33 www.kodak.com/go/support iii
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... 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 46 Camera ready light status 46 8 Getting help 48 Helpful links 48 Telephone customer support 49 9 Appendix ...50 Camera specifications 50 Tips, safety, maintenance 52 Storage capacities 53 Power-saving features 54 Upgrading your software and firmware 55 Regulatory compliance 55 iv www.kodak....
... 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 46 Camera ready light status 46 8 Getting help 48 Helpful links 48 Telephone customer support 49 9 Appendix ...50 Camera specifications 50 Tips, safety, maintenance 52 Storage capacities 53 Power-saving features 54 Upgrading your software and firmware 55 Regulatory compliance 55 iv www.kodak....
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... software first IMPORTANT: Install the software from the Kodak EasyShare software CD before connecting the camera (or dock) to the computer. guide or Installing the software, page 35. guide, Kodak EasyShare software CD. Otherwise, the software may change without notice. See the Start Here! 1 Getting started Package contents 1 2 4 3 5 1 Camera with wrist strap 4 Audio/Video cable (for...
... software first IMPORTANT: Install the software from the Kodak EasyShare software CD before connecting the camera (or dock) to the computer. guide or Installing the software, page 35. guide, Kodak EasyShare software CD. Otherwise, the software may change without notice. See the Start Here! 1 Getting started Package contents 1 2 4 3 5 1 Camera with wrist strap 4 Audio/Video cable (for...
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...-Ion rechargeable battery. 1 Turn the Mode dial to Off. 2 On the bottom of Kodak products or visit www.kodak.com/go /support The indicator light turns red. You can also charge the battery using an optional Kodak EasyShare printer dock or camera dock. Getting started Charging the battery The Li-Ion rechargeable battery requires charging...
...-Ion rechargeable battery. 1 Turn the Mode dial to Off. 2 On the bottom of Kodak products or visit www.kodak.com/go /support The indicator light turns red. You can also charge the battery using an optional Kodak EasyShare printer dock or camera dock. Getting started Charging the battery The Li-Ion rechargeable battery requires charging...
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...C). Excessive use of pictures) We recommend using your pictures on the camera screen - Using the camera screen as a viewfinder ■ Dirt on usage. Kodak 5-volt AC adapter-powers your battery. Kodak EasyShare printer dock-powers your camera, makes 4 x 6 in. (10 x 15 cm) prints with... and keep them warm. www.kodak.com/go /dx7440accessories for: Kodak EasyShare camera dock-powers your camera, transfers pictures to room temperature, they return to your computer, and charges your battery. When using only a Kodak EasyShare Li-Ion rechargeable battery. Extending battery...
...C). Excessive use of pictures) We recommend using your pictures on the camera screen - Using the camera screen as a viewfinder ■ Dirt on usage. Kodak 5-volt AC adapter-powers your battery. Kodak EasyShare printer dock-powers your camera, makes 4 x 6 in. (10 x 15 cm) prints with... and keep them warm. www.kodak.com/go /dx7440accessories for: Kodak EasyShare camera dock-powers your camera, transfers pictures to room temperature, they return to your computer, and charges your battery. When using only a Kodak EasyShare Li-Ion rechargeable battery. Extending battery...
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... on . Otherwise, a battery may short circuit, discharge energy, become hot, or leak. ■ For rechargeable battery disposal information, see www.kodak.com/global/en/service/batteries/batteryUsage.jhtml Turning the camera on and off when See Liveview (Auto), page 23. The Ready light blinks green while the...dial lock Power ring Ready light Changing the camera screen in Auto mode 4 www.kodak.com/go/support you want Then To turn the camera screen on the camera screen and icons. The Power ring glows green. The camera screen turns on the camera in Auto mode If you turn the Mode...
... on . Otherwise, a battery may short circuit, discharge energy, become hot, or leak. ■ For rechargeable battery disposal information, see www.kodak.com/global/en/service/batteries/batteryUsage.jhtml Turning the camera on and off when See Liveview (Auto), page 23. The Ready light blinks green while the...dial lock Power ring Ready light Changing the camera screen in Auto mode 4 www.kodak.com/go/support you want Then To turn the camera screen on the camera screen and icons. The Power ring glows green. The camera screen turns on the camera in Auto mode If you turn the Mode...
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...Date stamp Album name Zoom: digital telephoto wide Burst Picture size Compression Pictures/time remaining Image storage AF mode Focus zone Exposure metering White balance ISO Battery Camera mode Aperture Shutter speed Flash compensation Exposure compensation www.kodak.com/go/support 5 to advance... NOTE: Depending on the camera screen indicate the active camera and picture settings. Press setting. Press the OK button. 2 Go to step 4 in capture mode The icons that appear on your computer operating system, Kodak EasyShare software may update the camera clock when you turn on...
...Date stamp Album name Zoom: digital telephoto wide Burst Picture size Compression Pictures/time remaining Image storage AF mode Focus zone Exposure metering White balance ISO Battery Camera mode Aperture Shutter speed Flash compensation Exposure compensation www.kodak.com/go/support 5 to advance... NOTE: Depending on the camera screen indicate the active camera and picture settings. Press setting. Press the OK button. 2 Go to step 4 in capture mode The icons that appear on your computer operating system, Kodak EasyShare software may update the camera clock when you turn on...
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... the camera, then open the card door. 2 Orient the card as xSD or Ultra-2; See page 53 for video or audio. Using optional lenses Expand your creativity with "high-speed" SD cards such as shown on an SD/MMC card Your camera has 32 MB of Kodak products or www.kodak.com.../go/dx7440accessories. 6 www.kodak.com/go /dx7440accessories. See a dealer of internal memory. Purchase SD/MMC cards at a dealer of...
... the camera, then open the card door. 2 Orient the card as xSD or Ultra-2; See page 53 for video or audio. Using optional lenses Expand your creativity with "high-speed" SD cards such as shown on an SD/MMC card Your camera has 32 MB of Kodak products or www.kodak.com.../go/dx7440accessories. 6 www.kodak.com/go /dx7440accessories. See a dealer of internal memory. Purchase SD/MMC cards at a dealer of...
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...the ready light turns green, continue pressing the Shutter button completely down to Auto . (See page 10 for other mode descriptions.) The camera screen displays the mode name and description. NOTE: If you can adjust the viewfinder sharpness to Step 3. Using the diopter dial You ...camera, see Liveview (Auto), page 23. 2 Taking pictures and videos Taking a picture 1 Turn the Mode dial to take pictures. If the ready light is sharp. When the ready light blinks green, the picture is being saved; To interrupt the description, press any button. Diopter dial www.kodak...
...the ready light turns green, continue pressing the Shutter button completely down to Auto . (See page 10 for other mode descriptions.) The camera screen displays the mode name and description. NOTE: If you can adjust the viewfinder sharpness to Step 3. Using the diopter dial You ...camera, see Liveview (Auto), page 23. 2 Taking pictures and videos Taking a picture 1 Turn the Mode dial to take pictures. If the ready light is sharp. When the ready light blinks green, the picture is being saved; To interrupt the description, press any button. Diopter dial www.kodak...
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...NOTE: If you prefer, press the Shutter button completely down and release. NOTE: Framing marks do not appear in the scene. 1 With the camera screen on, press the Shutter button halfway and hold it for more than 2 seconds to focus on the desired subject (or if the framing marks... down and hold . You can change optical zoom before (but not during) video recording. 8 www.kodak.com/go/support Taking a video 1 Turn the Mode dial to Video . 2 Use the viewfinder or camera screen to Step 2. While the shutter button is pressed halfway: Center focus Center wide focus Side focus ...
...NOTE: If you prefer, press the Shutter button completely down and release. NOTE: Framing marks do not appear in the scene. 1 With the camera screen on, press the Shutter button halfway and hold it for more than 2 seconds to focus on the desired subject (or if the framing marks... down and hold . You can change optical zoom before (but not during) video recording. 8 www.kodak.com/go/support Taking a video 1 Turn the Mode dial to Video . 2 Use the viewfinder or camera screen to Step 2. While the shutter button is pressed halfway: Center focus Center wide focus Side focus ...
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Zoom indicator Digital zoom range Optical zoom range 2 Pull or push the Zoom button to play the video. Taking pictures and videos Reviewing the picture or video just taken After you select Delete, all pictures in the burst series are deleted. If you take a picture or video, the camera screen displays a ... is turned on, the zoom indicator shows when you take the picture. (When taking videos, press and release the Shutter button.) www.kodak.com/go/support 9 Optical zoom is effective when the lens is saved. ■ Play (video): Press the OK button to zoom in . (75 cm)...
Zoom indicator Digital zoom range Optical zoom range 2 Pull or push the Zoom button to play the video. Taking pictures and videos Reviewing the picture or video just taken After you select Delete, all pictures in the burst series are deleted. If you take a picture or video, the camera screen displays a ... is turned on, the zoom indicator shows when you take the picture. (When taking videos, press and release the Shutter button.) www.kodak.com/go/support 9 Optical zoom is effective when the lens is saved. ■ Play (video): Press the OK button to zoom in . (75 cm)...
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...the rest of auto shooting with full access to 16X. Scene Point-and-shoot simplicity when taking . NOTE: You cannot use digital zoom for video recording. Camera modes Use this mode For Auto General picture-taking pictures under 16 special conditions. (See Scene modes, page 12.) Program Controlling...on the camera screen. 2 Pull the Zoom button to take the picture. For an acceptable 4 x 6 in printed image quality when using digital 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 other settings. 10 www.kodak.com/go...
...the rest of auto shooting with full access to 16X. Scene Point-and-shoot simplicity when taking . NOTE: You cannot use digital zoom for video recording. Camera modes Use this mode For Auto General picture-taking pictures under 16 special conditions. (See Scene modes, page 12.) Program Controlling...on the camera screen. 2 Pull the Zoom button to take the picture. For an acceptable 4 x 6 in printed image quality when using digital 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 other settings. 10 www.kodak.com/go...
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... primarily used to prevent blur when your favorites. (See page 40.) Video Capturing video with sound. (See page 8.) www.kodak.com/go/support 11 Taking pictures and videos Use this mode For Aperture Controlling aperture, exposure compensation, flash Priority compensation, and ... S, & M plus any Custom settings (exposure compensation, flash compensation, ISO speed) which are saved independently of aperture and shutter speed to change other camera settings. Shutter priority mode is primarily used to change other settings. Use the jog dial to select settings. (See P, A, S, M, and C ...
... primarily used to prevent blur when your favorites. (See page 40.) Video Capturing video with sound. (See page 8.) www.kodak.com/go/support 11 Taking pictures and videos Use this mode For Aperture Controlling aperture, exposure compensation, flash Priority compensation, and ... S, & M plus any Custom settings (exposure compensation, flash compensation, ISO speed) which are saved independently of aperture and shutter speed to change other camera settings. Shutter priority mode is primarily used to change other settings. Use the jog dial to select settings. (See P, A, S, M, and C ...
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...Sports Subjects that are in . (10-60 cm). Place the camera on a flat, steady Landscape surface or use a tripod. Snow Bright snow scenes. Place the camera on a flat, steady surface or use a tripod. People indoors. 12 www.kodak.com/go/support Text Documents, from 3.9 - 23.7 in ...to display Scene mode descriptions. 3 Press the OK button to stay still for a few seconds after flash fires. Landscape Distant scenery. Place the camera on a flat, steady surface or use a tripod. Close-up Subjects closer than 28 in Landscape. Fireworks Fireworks. Flash and sound are not ...
...Sports Subjects that are in . (10-60 cm). Place the camera on a flat, steady Landscape surface or use a tripod. Snow Bright snow scenes. Place the camera on a flat, steady surface or use a tripod. People indoors. 12 www.kodak.com/go/support Text Documents, from 3.9 - 23.7 in ...to display Scene mode descriptions. 3 Press the OK button to stay still for a few seconds after flash fires. Landscape Distant scenery. Place the camera on a flat, steady surface or use a tripod. Close-up Subjects closer than 28 in Landscape. Fireworks Fireworks. Flash and sound are not ...
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.... good for landscapes and well-lit conditions. if it's too dark, increase the setting. ISO-controls sensitivity of slow shutter speeds. (To prevent camera shake, use ISO 800 if you are in shadow or "backlit" (when light is behind the subject). Unavailable if flash setting is too light,... decrease the setting; Higher settings are in the 1.1 MP Picture Size setting. (See Picture Size, page 20.) www.kodak.com/go/support 13 less bright: -0.5, -1.0). You can only use a tripod for slow shutter speeds.) Exposure Compensation-controls how much light enters the...
.... good for landscapes and well-lit conditions. if it's too dark, increase the setting. ISO-controls sensitivity of slow shutter speeds. (To prevent camera shake, use ISO 800 if you are in shadow or "backlit" (when light is behind the subject). Unavailable if flash setting is too light,... decrease the setting; Higher settings are in the 1.1 MP Picture Size setting. (See Picture Size, page 20.) www.kodak.com/go/support 13 less bright: -0.5, -1.0). You can only use a tripod for slow shutter speeds.) Exposure Compensation-controls how much light enters the...
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... in P, A, S, and M modes. Settings you change in C mode apply only to change other settings. (See page 20.) 4 Take a picture. 14 www.kodak.com/go/support unavailable settings are grey. 2 Use the jog dial: ■ Rotate the jog dial to move the cursor or change settings. Taking pictures... are out of Color. NOTE: The settings, including Flash, are maintained for P, A, S, M, and C modes-even when you change modes or turn off the camera. The mode settings are white; For example, if you change the Color Mode to its default setting. Use Reset to Default (see page 23) to...
... in P, A, S, and M modes. Settings you change in C mode apply only to change other settings. (See page 20.) 4 Take a picture. 14 www.kodak.com/go/support unavailable settings are grey. 2 Use the jog dial: ■ Rotate the jog dial to move the cursor or change settings. Taking pictures... are out of Color. NOTE: The settings, including Flash, are maintained for P, A, S, M, and C modes-even when you change modes or turn off the camera. The mode settings are white; For example, if you change the Color Mode to its default setting. Use Reset to Default (see page 23) to...
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... Flash Fires When the lighting conditions require it. Use when the subject is in shadow or is "backlit" (when the sun is displayed in the camera screen status area. See Flash settings in any Still mode; Taking pictures and videos Using the flash Use the flash when you exit the mode... or turn off the camera. the default flash setting is not available in heavy shadows. www.kodak.com/go/support 15 Red-eye Once, so the subject's eyes become accustomed to scroll through the flash options...
... Flash Fires When the lighting conditions require it. Use when the subject is in shadow or is "backlit" (when the sun is displayed in the camera screen status area. See Flash settings in any Still mode; Taking pictures and videos Using the flash Use the flash when you exit the mode... or turn off the camera. the default flash setting is not available in heavy shadows. www.kodak.com/go/support 15 Red-eye Once, so the subject's eyes become accustomed to scroll through the flash options...
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With this setting, the camera uses infinity auto-focus. www.kodak.com/go/support 17 Shooting close-up and landscape pictures Use the Close-up/Landscape button to take pictures of scenes that are not available ... Off bracketing * When you change to Auto or Red-eye in these modes, it becomes the default until the or in the status bar. The camera automatically sets the focus distance depending on the zoom position: Zoom position Wide angle Telephoto Close-up focus distance 3.9 to 23.7 in. (10 to 60...
With this setting, the camera uses infinity auto-focus. www.kodak.com/go/support 17 Shooting close-up and landscape pictures Use the Close-up/Landscape button to take pictures of scenes that are not available ... Off bracketing * When you change to Auto or Red-eye in these modes, it becomes the default until the or in the status bar. The camera automatically sets the focus distance depending on the zoom position: Zoom position Wide angle Telephoto Close-up focus distance 3.9 to 23.7 in. (10 to 60...