Importing Images

Hi,

I have an image size 294KB, 2449x1378 pixel, 300DPI,  now when i import it to corel X3 the size changed dramaticly to 34x19 in, resolution 72 and biggg size, what to do, i need to import the same (Original)  size, resolution, if i used resample with 300DPI resolution the size will be soo big, any help!!! do i have to change any setting, please!!!