Kodak EasyShare DX7440 zoom digital camera — User's guide


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7 Troubleshooting

Picture quality problems

If... Try one or more of the following

The picture is too dark or underexposed

  • Use Fill flash (Using the flash) or change your position so light is not behind the subject.

  • Move so that the distance between you and the subject is within the effective flash range (Using the flash).

  • 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 (P, A, S, M, and C mode).

The picture is too light

  • Turn the flash off (Using the flash).

  • Move so that the distance between you and the subject is within the effective flash range (see Using the flash).

  • 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 (P, A, S, M, and C mode).

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 (Tips, safety, maintenance).

  • Make sure the camera is not in Close-up mode if you are more than 23.7 in. (60 cm) from your subject.

  • Place the camera on a flat, steady surface or use a tripod.



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