My Kodak DX7590 camera has a pop-up flash. When you push the open button for the flash it releases the latch but it does not pop up although it does release it.

If you move the switch on the right of the flash, to the right, the flash still won't come out? That is how I have to open my flash on my DX7590

Hello Martha, Sounds like the spring mechanism that operates the flash lid has a spring problem, you can manually open the flash but it will not stay in the raised position without the spring unit working,it has nothing to do with the battery,it is an internal mechanical problem.
Best Regards, Russell

To format a memory card, press the MENU button, use cursor-up/down to select Settings, press the OK button, use cursor-up/down to select "Format," and press OK.

The DX7590 works with MMC and SD cards. It does not work with SDHC cards. If you mean an 8GB card, then that's an SDHC card and will not work with the DX7590. The camera is limited to cards 2GB and smaller.

Alot problems with this...

The pop up flash only pops up half the way. We had a large dinner party the other night and tried to take pics only to find the flash would not go off. Later, I manually lifted the flash all the way open and took pic and flash did go off. Battery fully charged. In auto mode. Camera only 2-3 years old! Really upset. Went to the web to see if others have same problem AND THEY DO!!! Several have the half pop flash and resolve it by holding the flash up manually. So thought this was a global problem and Chatted with Kodak Customer Service (puleeese). They said, sorry, but $150 to fix or 25% off upgrade camera.

Think it before take some choice.

The spring has broken off from the rear of the pop-up flash assembly. it is broken.
You will need a replacement pop-up flash, a new camera or an external flash unit.

Hello, Yes there is a very small spring that raises the unit but requires the camera to be taken apart, not a job for the average person. Best if repaired by camera tech. You can buy a remote flash assembly from E-Bay that has a bracket that mounts to the tripod threads if you wish to go that route,it's a lot cheaper than a camera shop repair.
Best Regards, Russell

It sounds like the springer within the mechanics needs a replacement.
KODAK suggests a repair for this fault.
However due to spare part shortage this model is no longer repaired. Instead KODAK offers a trade up option where you will have the opportunity to trade up to a newer model 25-30% cheaper than the market price.

Contact KODAK:
http://www.kodak.com/eknec/PageQuerier.jhtml?pq-path=14563&pq-locale=en_US&_requestid=3490

Press the power button to turn off the printer. Hold down the transfer and left arrow button at the same time. While holding them down at the same time turn on the power button. Let it go through the initialization process and once completed, the head should be in the up position. Open the cartridge door and push the cartridge to make sure it is latched and locked in place. Once the cartridge is latched, release the latch and the cartridge should release itself. Remove the cartridge from the printer.

Check your flash setting (the button with a jagged lightning bolt) to make sure that you have the camera set for auto flash. Push the flash setting button until you see a bold A next to the lightning bolt. Sometimes the user inadvertently covers or even just touches the flash unit while powering on the camera, preventing the unit from popping up. Many Kodak cameras have a manual button (marked with the lightning bolt and the word OPEN) to pop the unit up so that it will work for you. Hope this helps.

Bill B.
San Antonio

Try gently lifting the flash with the flash latch held open. It may have grit stopping it or a broken spring. Also make sure the latch is pulling right across to the right.