Kodak digital cameras help us capture precious moments such as birthdays, graduations and baptisms. Sometimes we miss these great opportunities, because of camera malfunctions like power, lens, and display problems. But many of these issues can be solved quickly and easily. Take a few moments to repair those common problems with your Kodak digital camera.
Instructions
Power Problems
1. Remove the batteries from your camera if it is not turning on. Clean the metal contacts in the battery compartment with a lint-free cloth. Re-insert them, then power on your camera. If it does not power on, remove the batteries.
2. Insert other batteries if you have any. Make sure they are fully charged or brand new. Power on your camera. If it still does not power on, plug it into an AC power system if you have one.
3. Place your camera onto a camera dock, if it is still not turning on. Remove the batteries first. Power it on. If your camera still does not power on, contact Kodak support. Your camera will need servicing and repair.,
No Picture or Video When Recording
4. Turn off your camera for about 10 seconds, then power it back on. If you still cannot see any pictures when shooting, turn it off again and remove the batteries.
5. Remove the memory card from the memory card slot. This location will vary depending on the model of your Kodak camera. Re-insert your memory card and the batteries, then turn on your camera and try shooting again.
6. Press and hold the reset button located on your digital camera for a few seconds then release. Its location varies depending on your camera model. Turn on your camera and shoot pictures. If there are still no images, contact Kodak support for servicing.
Blurry Images
7. Open your lens hood, and hold your camera to a light to observe the lens. If you have streaks, dirt or finger prints, clean your lens.
8. Apply some lens solution on a lint free cloth. Always use a lint free cloth to prevent more particles from clogging up in the lens unit. With your cloth, clean the lens in circular motions until it dries.
9. Turn on your camera, and shoot pictures. Play them back to see if your images are clearer.
Maintain atleast 2.6 feet when shooting pics to avoid out of focus objects.
10. Set your camera to macro mode to shoot extreme closeups. This option will blur the background and maintain focus on your subjects. If you are still having blurry images, your lens may have damage. It may have been in some liquid. Contact Kodak for repairs. This is problem is way beyond your expertise level.
11. Turn off your camera for a few seconds if your lens is not extending or retracting. Turn it back on. If you still have a problem, press and hold the reset button for a few seconds, then release. This will set the camera back to original factory settings.
Playback Problems
12. Turn off your camera, then remove the memory card from the memory card slot for a few seconds.
13. Re-insert your memory card, then turn on your camera and set it to playback mode. Try previewing your pictures and videos.
14. Turn off your camera again and remove the memory card, if you are still experiencing playback problems. Try another memory card if you have one, shoot a picture, then try playing back. If it plays back, your previous memory card may have some issues.
15. Reformat the memory card as a last resort. Depending on your camera model, use your manual to reformat the memory card. This option will erase all previously shot images. If you are still having memory card problems, then it is damaged and needs to be replaced.
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