Kodak EasyShare DX7630 zoom digital camera

Users 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
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

Flash unit Viewfinder

10 Lens 11 Microphone 12 Light sensor 13 Self Timer/Video light

Side, Back View

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

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

Dock connector Tripod socket/locator for EasyShare camera dock or printer dock Battery door, MMC/SD card slot

Table of contents

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

Getting started

Package contents
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: Users 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.

Charging the battery

The Li-Ion rechargeable battery requires charging before first use.
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.

Notched corner

3 Push the card all the way into the slot. 4 Close the door. To remove the card, turn off the camera. Push the card in, then release it. When the card is partially ejected, pull it out.
See page 53 for storage capacities. Purchase SD/MMC cards at a dealer of Kodak products or www.kodak.com/go/dx7630accessories. NOTE: When using a card for the first time, we suggest you format it before taking pictures. (See page 26.) We cannot guarantee compatibility with high-speed SD cards such as xSD or Ultra-2 because these cards are designed primarily for video or audio.
Taking pictures and videos

Taking a picture

1 Turn the Mode dial to Auto. (See page 11 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 Press the Display/Info button to turn on the camera screen, or use the viewfinder to frame your subject.

Display/ Info button

3 Press the Shutter button halfway to set the exposure and focus. 4 When the ready light turns green, continue pressing the Shutter button completely down to take the picture. If the ready light is steady or blinking red, release your finger, recompose the scene, and return to Step 3. When the ready light blinks green, the picture is being saved; you can still take pictures. NOTE: The camera screen turns on automatically in all modes except Auto. To make the camera screen turn on automatically in Auto, see Liveview (Auto), page 24.
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 red, focus is accomplished.
While the shutter button is pressed halfway: Center focus Center wide focus Side focus Center and side focus

Framing marks

Left and right focus
2 Press the Shutter button the rest of the way down to take the picture. 3 If the camera is not focusing on the desired subject (or if the framing marks disappear and the Ready light blinks red), release your finger, recompose the scene, and return to Step 2. NOTE: Framing marks do not appear in Landscape or Video mode.

Taking a video

1 Turn the Mode dial to Video. 2 Use the viewfinder or camera screen to frame your subject. 3 Press the Shutter button completely down and release. To stop recording, press and release the Shutter button again. NOTE: If you prefer, press the Shutter button completely down and hold it for more than 2 seconds to begin recording. To stop recording, release the Shutter button. You can change optical zoom before (but not during) video recording.
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:

Delete

Review: If you take no action, the 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 page 38.)
Delete: Press the Delete button while the picture/video and are displayed. NOTE: Only the final picture of a burst series (see page 20) is displayed during Quickview. If you select Delete, all pictures in the burst series are deleted. To delete selectively, do so in Review. (See page 29.)

Using optical zoom

Use optical zoom to get up to 3X closer to your subject. Optical zoom is effective when the lens is no closer than 23.6 in. (60 cm) from the subject. You can change optical zoom before (but not during) video recording. 1 Use the viewfinder or camera screen to frame your subject. 2 Pull or push the Zoom button to zoom in (T) and out (W). If the camera screen is turned on, the zoom indicator shows when you are in optical zoom range, or beyond in the digital zoom range. 3 Press the Shutter button halfway and hold to set the exposure and focus, then press the rest of the way down to take the picture. (When taking videos, press and release the Shutter button.)

Zoom indicator Digital zoom range Optical zoom range

Using digital zoom

Use digital zoom in any still mode to get an additional 4X magnification beyond optical zoom. Combined zoom settings are from 3.6X to 12X. 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 (3X). Release the button, then pull it again. The camera screen displays the zoomed image and the zoom indicator. 3 Press the Shutter button halfway and hold to set the exposure and focus, then press the rest of the way down to take the picture. NOTE: You cannot use digital zoom for video recording. IMPORTANT: You may notice a decrease in printed image quality when using digital zoom. The blue slider on the zoom indicator pauses, then turns red when the picture quality is approximately 1 MP. For an acceptable 4 x 6 in. (10 x 15 cm) print, ensure that the slider remains blue.

Camera modes

Use this mode Auto Scene For General picture-taking. Automatically sets exposure, focus, and flash. Point-and-shoot simplicity when taking pictures under 16 special conditions. (See Scene modes, page 13.)
Program Controlling exposure compensation (how much light enters the camera) and flash compensation. The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture (f-stop) based on the scene lighting. Program mode offers the ease of auto shooting with full access to all menu options. Use the jog dial to select settings. (See P, A, S, M, and C mode, page 14.) Press the Menu button to change other settings.

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 14.) Press the Menu button to change other settings. Shutter Priority Controlling the shutter speed, ISO speed, and exposure compensation. The camera automatically sets the aperture for proper exposure. Shutter priority mode is primarily used to prevent blur when your subject is moving. To prevent camera shake, use a tripod for slow shutter speeds. Use the jog dial to select settings. (See P, A, S, M, and C mode, page 14.) Press the Menu button to change other settings. Enjoying the highest level of creative control. You set the aperture, shutter speed and ISO speed. Exposure compensation acts as an exposure meter, recommending the proper combination of aperture and shutter speed to produce an acceptable exposure. To prevent camera shake, use a tripod for slow shutter speeds. Use the jog dial to select settings. (See P, A, S, M, and C mode, page 14.) Press the Menu button to change other settings. The user-created mode. For applying P, A, S, & M plus any Custom settings (exposure compensation, flash compensation, ISO speed) which are saved independent of other camera settings. Use the jog dial to select settings. (See P, A, S, M, and C mode, page 14.) Press the Menu button to choose a capture mode. (See Custom Exposure Mode, page 21.) Press the Menu button to change other settings.

3 Press the Shutter button halfway and hold to set the auto-focus and exposure. 4 Press the Shutter button the rest of the way 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.
Using exposure compensation with exposure bracketing
In P, A, and S modes, you can use exposure compensation in conjunction with exposure bracketing.
If exposure compensation is set to 0.0 +1.0 -1.0 the default +/-0.3 And if the exposure Then the exposures bracketing interval taken are is set to -0.7, 0.0, +0.3 +0.7, +1.0, +1.3 -1.3, -1.0, -0.7

Using burst

Option Description Camera takes up to 4 pictures while the Shutter button is pressed. First Burst
First 4 pictures are saved.
Purpose Capture an expected event. Example: A person swinging a golf club. Capture an event when the precise timing is uncertain. Example: A child blowing out birthday candles.

Last Burst

Camera 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.
Last 4 pictures are saved.
1 In any Still mode, press the Burst button repeatedly to choose an option. 2 Press the Shutter button halfway and hold to set the auto-focus and exposure. 3 Press the Shutter button the rest of the way 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.
Changing picture-taking settings
You can change settings to get the best results from your camera: 1 Press the Menu button. (Some settings are unavailable in some modes.) 2 Press to highlight a setting, then press the OK button. 3 Choose an option, then press the OK button. 4 Press the Menu button to exit the menu.
Setting Custom Exposure Mode Choose a preferred capture mode. (See Custom, page 12.) This setting remains until you change it. 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. Picture Size Choose a picture resolution. This setting remains until you change it. Icon

Reset P, A, S, M, or C mode to its default setting.
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 27. Auto (default)the camera uses the card if one is in the camera. If not, the camera uses internal memory. Internal Memorythe camera always uses internal memory, even if a card is inserted. On (default)camera screen is on whenever the camera is on. Offcamera screen is off. Available only in Auto mode.
Unlimited, 5, 15, or 30 seconds
See Using setup to customize your camera.
Using setup to customize your camera
1 In any mode, press the Menu button. 2 Press 3 Press to highlight Setup , then press the OK button.
to highlight a setting, then press the OK button.
4 Choose an option, then press the OK button. 5 Press the Menu button to exit.
Setting Return to previous menu. Quickview Display a picture or video (for 5 seconds) after it is taken. Advanced Digital Zoom Choose how digital zoom is employed. On (default) Off Continuous No pause between optical and digital zoom. Pause (default)After reaching 3X optical zoom, the zoom button must be released, then activated again to begin digital zoom. Nonedigital zoom is disabled. Pause (default)When the blue slider on the zoom indicator pauses, the zoom button 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. NoneNo pause. Shutter Only Default Music Sci-fi Fun Icon Options

Print Warning

Sound Themes
Setting Sound Volume Icon Options Off Low (default) Medium High See page 5. NTSC (default)used in North America and Japan; most common format. PALused in Europe and China. On (default) Off Choose a date option, or turn off the feature. (Default is off.) Choose a date/time option, or turn off the feature. (Default is YYYY/MM/DD.) Choose a language. Memory Carddeletes everything on the card; formats the card. Cancelexits without making a change. Internal Memorydeletes everything in internal memory including email addresses, album names, and favorites; formats the internal memory.
Date & Time Video Out Choose the regional setting that lets you connect the camera to a television or other external device. Orientation Sensor Orient pictures so that they are displayed with the correct side up. Date Stamp Imprint the date on pictures. Video Date Display Display Date/Time at the start of video playback. Language Format
CAUTION: Formatting deletes all pictures and videos, including those that are protected. Removing a card during formatting may damage the card.
About View camera information.
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.

1 Press the Review button. 2 Press the Display/Info button once to hide icons, again to display picture/video information, and once more to show icons. 3 To view information on the next or previous picture or video, move the joystick. Press the Menu button to exit the menu.

Installing the software

Macintosh computers iMac; PowerBook G3, G4; or iBook computers Mac OS X version10.2.3, 10.3 Safari 1.0 or higher 128 MB RAM 200 MB hard disk space available CD-ROM drive Available USB port Color monitor, 1024 x 768 pixels (thousands or millions of colors recommended)
Minimum system requirements
Windows OS-based computers
Windows 98, 98SE, ME, 2000 SP1, or Power Mac G3, G4, G5, G4 Cube, Internet Explorer 5.01 or higher 233 MHz processor or greater 64 MB RAM (128 MB RAM for
Windows XP OS) 200 MB hard disk space available CD-ROM drive Available USB port Color monitor, 800 x 600 pixels (16-bit or 24-bit recommended)
NOTE: Mac OS 8.6 and 9.x do not support the Share button functions, including Favorites. Mac OS X version 10.2.x or 10.3 is recommended for full functionality. To download EasyShare software for Mac OS 8.6 and 9.x, visit www.kodak.com/go/dx7630downloads.

Install the software

CAUTION: Install Kodak EasyShare software before connecting the camera or optional dock to the computer. Failure to do so may cause the software to install incorrectly.
1 Close all software applications that are open on your computer (including anti-virus software). 2 Place the Kodak EasyShare software CD into the CD-ROM drive. 3 Install the software:
Windows OS-based computerif the install window does not appear,
choose Run from the Start menu and type d:\setup.exe where d is the drive letter that contains the CD. Mac OS Xdouble-click the CD icon on the desktop, then click the Install icon. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software. Windows OS-based computerselect Complete to automatically install the most commonly used applications. Select Custom to choose the applications you wish to install. Mac OS Xfollow the on-screen instructions. NOTE: When prompted, take a few minutes to electronically register your camera and software. This lets you receive information regarding software updates and registers some of the products included with the camera. You must be connected to your Internet service provider to register electronically. To register later, see www.kodak.com/go/register. 5 Restart the computer. If you turned off anti-virus software, turn it back on. See the anti-virus software manual for details. For information on the software applications included on the Kodak EasyShare software CD, click the Help button in the Kodak EasyShare software.
Sharing pictures and videos

Press the Share button to tag your pictures and videos. When they are transferred to your computer, you can share them by:
Pictures Videos Print (page 38) Email (page 39)
Favorites (page 40) for easy organization on your computer and for sharing on your camera
NOTE: Share tags remain until removed. If a tagged picture/video is copied on the camera, the Share tag is not copied. (If a tagged picture/video is copied in EasyShare software, the Share tag is copied.) In a burst series, only the last picture is tagged during Quickview.
When can I tag my pictures and videos?
Press the Share button to tag pictures/videos:
Any time (The most recent picture/video taken is displayed.) Just after you take a picture/video, during Quickview (see page 10). After pressing the Review button (see page 28).
Tagging pictures for printing
1 Press the Share button. Press 2 Press to highlight Print to locate a picture. , then press the OK button.*
3 Press to select the number of copies (0-99). Zero removes the tag for that picture. The Print icon appears in the status area. The default quantity is one. 4 Optional: You can apply a print quantity to other pictures. Press to locate a picture. Keep the print quantity as is, or press to change it. Repeat this step until the desired print quantity is applied to the pictures. 5 Press the OK button. Then press the Share button to exit the menu. * To tag all pictures in the storage location, highlight Print All, press the OK button, then indicate the number of copies as described above. Print All is not available in Quickview. To remove the print tagging for all pictures in the storage location, highlight Cancel Prints, then press the OK button. Cancel Prints is not available in Quickview.

Printing tagged pictures

When you transfer the tagged pictures to your computer, the Kodak EasyShare software print screen opens. For details on printing, click the Help button in the Kodak EasyShare software. For more information on printing from your computer, printer dock, or card, see page 43. NOTE: For the best 4 x 6 in. (10 x 15 cm) prints, set the camera to the 5.4 MP (3:2) print quality setting. See page 21.
Tagging pictures and videos for emailing

Use Kodak EasyShare software (V 3.0 or higher) to create an email address book on your computer. Then copy up to 32 email addresses to the cameras internal memory. See the Kodak EasyShare software Help for details.
Secondtag pictures/videos on your camera
1 Press the Share button. Press to locate a picture/video. 2 Press to highlight Email , then press the OK button. The email icon appears in the status area. 3 Press to highlight an email address, then press the OK button. To tag other pictures/videos with the same address, press to scroll through them. When the picture you want is displayed, press OK. To send the pictures/videos to more than one address, repeat step 3 for each address. Selected addresses are checked. 4 To remove a selection, highlight a checked address and press the OK button. To remove all email selections, highlight Clear All. 5 Press to highlight Exit, then press the OK button. The email icon appears in the status area. 6 Press the Share button to exit the menu.

Thirdtransfer and email

When you transfer the tagged pictures/videos to your computer, the email screen opens and lets you send them to the addresses you specified. See the Kodak EasyShare software Help for details.
Tagging pictures as favorites
You can store your favorite pictures in the Favorites section of your cameras internal memory, then share them with friends and family. Favorites are loaded into your camera after you transfer pictures to your computer. So you can keep and share more, favorites are smaller than your other pictures. Share your favorite pictures in 4 easy steps:

1. Take pictures

2. Tag pictures as 1 Press the Share button. Press favorites

to locate a picture.

2 Press to highlight Favorite , then press the OK button. The Favorite icon appears in the status area. To remove the tag, press the OK button again.
Press the Share button to exit the menu.
3. Transfer pictures to your computer
1 To enjoy full functionality, load and use the EasyShare software that was packaged with this camera. (See page 35.)
2 Connect the camera to the computer using the USB cable (see page 42) or an EasyShare dock. The first time you transfer pictures, a software wizard helps you make choices about your favorite pictures. Then, your pictures are transferred to the computer. Favorite pictures are loaded to the Favorites section of your cameras internal memory. 1 Turn the Mode dial to Favorites. 4. View favorites

on your camera

2 Press
to scroll through favorites.
To exit Favorites mode, turn the Mode dial to any other position. To view pictures/videos on a card or in non-favorite internal memory, press the Review button. (See page 28.)
NOTE: The camera holds a limited number of favorites. Use Camera Favorites in the EasyShare software to customize the size of your camera Favorites section. For more information, click the Help button in the Kodak EasyShare software.

Kodak EasyShare camera dock, Kodak EasyShare printer dock Kodak multi-card reader, Kodak SD multimedia card reader-writer
Purchase these and other accessories at a dealer of Kodak products or www.kodak.com/go/dx7630accessories.
Printing pictures from your computer
For details on printing pictures from your computer, click the Help button in the Kodak EasyShare software.

Ordering prints online

Kodak EasyShare print service (provided by Ofoto, www.ofoto.com) is one of the many online print services offered in the Kodak EasyShare software. You can easily:
Upload your pictures. Edit, enhance, and add borders to your pictures. Store pictures, and share them with family and friends. Order high-quality prints, photo greeting cards, frames, and albumsand have them delivered to your door.
Printing from an optional SD/MMC card
Automatically print tagged pictures when you insert your card into a printer with an SD/MMC slot. See your printer users guide for details. Make prints at an SD/MMC-capable Kodak picture maker. (Contact a location prior to visiting. See www.kodak.com/go/picturemaker.) Take the card to your local photo retailer for professional printing.
Printing without a computer
Dock your camera to the Kodak EasyShare printer dock and print directlywith or without a computer. Purchase this and other accessories at a dealer of Kodak products or www.kodak.com/go/dx7630accessories.

Troubleshooting

When you have questions about your camera, start here. Additional technical information is available in the ReadMe file located on the Kodak EasyShare software CD. For updates to Troubleshooting information, see www.kodak.com/go/dx7630support.

Camera problems

If. Try one or more of the following The camera does not Remove, then reinsert the battery. turn on Insert a charged battery. The camera does not Place the camera on a Kodak EasyShare camera or printer dock (sold separately), then try again. turn off and the lens does not retract Connect the camera to a Kodak 5-volt AC adapter (sold separately), then try again. Camera buttons and See page 2 for more battery information. controls do not function The camera screen does not turn on
In any capture mode, press the Display/Info button. Turn the camera off, then on again. To change the camera screen setting so that it is on whenever the camera is on, see Liveview (Auto), page 24.
In Review, a blue or Transfer the picture to the computer. black screen is Transfer all pictures to the computer. displayed instead of a See page 42. picture The pictures Continue taking pictures. The camera is operating normally. remaining number does not decrease (The camera estimates the number of pictures remaining after after taking a picture each picture is taken, based on picture size and content.) Picture orientation is not accurate Flash does not fire Battery life is short

Set the Orientation Sensor (page 26). Check flash setting, and change as needed (page 16). Wipe the contacts with a clean, dry cloth (page 3) before
inserting a battery in the camera.
Insert a charged battery (page 2).
If. You cannot take a picture Try one or more of the following
Turn the camera off, then on again. Depress shutter button all the way (page 8). Insert a charged battery (page 2). Wait until the ready light is green before attempting to

take another picture.

Transfer pictures to the computer (page 42), delete
pictures from the camera (page 29), switch image storage locations (page 24), or insert a card with available memory (page 7).
Computer/connectivity problems
If. Try one or more of the following
Turn on the camera. The computer does not communicate with Insert a charged battery (page 2). the camera Make sure USB cable is securely connected on camera and computer port (page 42). Make sure the EasyShare software is installed (page 35).
Slide Show does not run on an external video device
Adjust the camera Video Out setting (NTSC or PAL,
page 26). Make sure the external device settings are correct (see the devices users guide).

Picture quality problems

If. Try one or more of the following The picture is too dark Use Fill flash (page 16) or change your position so light is not behind the subject. or underexposed Move so that the distance between you and the subject is within the effective flash range (page 16). To automatically set exposure and focus, press the Shutter button halfway and hold. When the ready light glows green, press the Shutter button the rest of the way down to take the picture. Decrease the shutter speed or increase the ISO speed (page 14).
The picture is too light Turn flash off (page 16). Move so that the distance between you and the subject is within the effective flash range (see page 16). To automatically set exposure and focus, press the Shutter button halfway and hold. When the ready light glows green, press the Shutter button the rest of the way down to take the picture. Increase the shutter speed or decrease the ISO speed (page 14). The picture is not clear To automatically set exposure and focus, press the Shutter button halfway and hold. When the ready light glows green, press the Shutter button the rest of the way down to take the picture. Clean the lens (page 53). Make sure camera is not in Close-up mode if you are more than 27.6 in. (70 cm) from your subject. Place the camera on a flat, steady surface or use a tripod.

Shutter speed ISO speed

Flash Electronic flash
Flash modes Capture Capture modes Jog dial
Burst mode Still image buffer Video capture
Kodak EasyShare DX7630 zoom digital camera Image file format Image storage Internal storage capacity Review Quickview Video output Power Kodak EasyShare Li-ion rechargeable battery (KLIC-5000); 5V AC adapter, optional Communication with computer USB 2.0 (PIMA 15740 protocol), via USB cable, EasyShare camera dock, or printer dock Languages English/French/German/Spanish/Italian/Portuguese/Chinese/Korean/Japanese Other features Self timer Sound feedback White balance Auto sleep mode Color modes Sharpness Date stamp Tripod mount Size Weight 10 seconds Power up, shutter, self timer, error Auto, Daylight, Tungsten, Fluorescent Yes. 8 minutes High Color, Neutral Color, Low Color, Black & White, Sepia High, Normal, Low None, YYYMMDD, MMDDYYY, DDMMYYY 1/4 inch 3.9 in. (100 mm) x 2.7 in. (69 mm) x 2 in. (52 mm) @ power off 7.7 oz (219 g) without battery or card Yes NTSC or PAL Still: EXIF 2.2 (JPEG compression), file organization DCF Video: QuickTime (CODEC MPEG4) Optional MMC or SD Card the SD Card Association.) 32 MB internal memory (The SD logo is a trademark of
Tips, safety, maintenance
If the camera has been subjected to inclement weather or you suspect water has gotten inside the camera, turn off the camera and remove the battery and card. Allow all components to air-dry for at least 24 hours before using the camera again. Blow gently on the lens or camera screen to remove dust and dirt. Wipe gently with a soft, lint-free cloth or an untreated lens-cleaning tissue. Do not use cleaning solutions unless designed specifically for camera lenses. Do not allow chemicals, such as suntan lotion, to contact painted surfaces. Service agreements are available in some countries. Contact a dealer of Kodak products for more information. For rechargeable battery disposal information, visit the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation Web site at www.rbrc.com. For digital camera disposal or recycling information, contact your local authorities. In the US, visit the Electronics Industry Alliance Web site at www.eiae.org or the Kodak Web site at www.kodak.com/go/dx7630support.

Storage capacities

File sizes can vary. You may be able to store more or fewer pictures and videos. Favorites take up additional space in internal memory and reduce storage capacity.
Picture storage capacity - fine compression

Number of pictures 6.1 MP 16 MB SD/MMC 32 MB internal memory 32 MB SD/MMC 64 MB SD/MMC 128 MB SD/MMC 256 MB SD/MMC 512 MB SD/MMC 161 5.4 MP (3:2) 4.0 MP 3.1 MP 1.7 MP 269 538
Picture storage capacity - standard compression
Number of pictures 6.1 MP 16 MB SD/MMC 32 MB internal memory 32 MB SD/MMC 64 MB SD/MMC 128 MB SD/MMC 256 MB SD/MMC 512 MB SD/MMC 262 5.4 MP (3:2) 4.0 MP 3.1 MP 1.7 MP 416 832

Video storage capacity

Minutes/seconds of video 16 MB SD/MMC 32 MB internal memory 32 MB SD/MMC 64 MB SD/MMC 128 MB SD/MMC 256 MB SD/MMC 512 MB SD/MMC 1 min. 50 sec. 3 min. 30 sec. 3 min. 50 sec. 7 min. 30 sec. 15 min. 10 sec. 30 min. 20 sec. 60 min. 40 sec.

Power-saving features

If no action for The camera 1 minute 8 minutes 3 hours Screen turns off. Enters auto power off. Turns off. To turn it back on Press the Display/Info button. Press a button or insert/remove card. Turn Mode dial Off, then back on.
Upgrading your software and firmware
Download the latest versions of the software included on the EasyShare software CD and the camera firmware (the software that runs on the camera). See www.kodak.com/go/dx7630downloads.

Regulatory compliance

FCC compliance and advisory
Kodak EasyShare DX7630 zoom digital camera Tested to comply with FCC Standards. FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed or used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: 1) reorient or relocate the receiving antenna; 2) increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver; 3) connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected; 4) consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for additional suggestions. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the users authority to operate the equipment. Where shielded interface cables have been provided with the product or specified additional components or accessories elsewhere defined to be used with the installation of the product, they must be used in order to ensure compliance with FCC regulation.