Kodak EasyShare Z712 IS zoom digital camera — User's guide


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6 Troubleshooting

Picture quality problems

If Try one or more of the following

Picture is too dark

  • Reposition camera for more available light.

  • Use Fill flash (Using the Flash button) 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 button).

  • To automatically set exposure and focus, press the Shutter button halfway. When the AF/AE indicator turns green, press the Shutter button completely down to take the picture.

  • If using P, A, or S mode, adjust exposure compensation (P, A, S, and M modes).

Picture is too light

  • Reposition camera to reduce the amount of available light.

  • Turn flash off (Using the Flash button).

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

  • To automatically set exposure and focus, press the Shutter button halfway. When the AF/AE indicator turns green, press the Shutter button completely down to take the picture.

  • If using P, A, or S mode, adjust Exposure compensation (Changing P, A, S, or M mode settings).

Picture is not clear

  • To automatically set exposure and focus, press the Shutter button halfway. When the AF/AE indicator turns green, press the Shutter button completely down to take the picture.

  • Clean the lens (Care and maintenance).

  • Make sure camera is not in Close-up/Macro mode if you are more than 27.6 in. (70 cm) from your subject. (Move further away if you are using the zoom lens in Close-up/Macro.)

  • Place the camera on a flat, steady surface or use a tripod, especially in high-zoom settings or in low light.



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