Kodak EasyShare M763/M863/MD863 digital camera — Extended User Guide

Camera does not turn on.

• Remove the battery, then reinsert correctly (see Loading the battery).

• Install new battery.

• Charge rechargeable battery (see Charging the battery).

Camera does not turn off.

Camera buttons and controls do not function

Battery does not charge using USB charging.

• See page Charging the battery or visit www.kodak.com/go/usbcharging.

Pictures remaining number does not decrease after taking a picture.

• The camera is operating normally. Continue taking pictures.

Short battery life with Kodak Li-Ion rechargeable digital camera battery KLIC-7001.

• Limit the following activities that quickly deplete battery power: reviewing pictures/videos on the LCD; excessive use of the flash.

Stored pictures are corrupted.

• Retake pictures. Do not remove card while the camera is accessing it. Keep rechargeable batteries charged.

• Transfer pictures to the computer (see Transferring pictures with the USB cable), then format the card in the camera ( ).

  Caution: Formatting a card deletes all pictures and videos, including protected files.

In Review mode, you do not see a picture (or the expected picture) on the LCD screen.

• Check the image storage location setting ( ).

In Review mode, a blue or black screen is displayed instead of a picture.

• Transfer the picture to the computer (see Transferring pictures with the USB cable), then format the card in the camera ( ).

  Caution: Formatting a card deletes all pictures and videos, including protected files.

Picture is too light.

• Decrease Exposure Compensation (see Using exposure compensation to adjust picture brightness).

• Turn off the flash, then move back from the subject.

Picture is not clear.

• Clean the lens ( ).

• Make sure your camera is not in Close-up mode.

• Move so there is at least 13.8 in. (35 cm) between the camera and the subject.

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

Picture is too dark.

• Turn on the flash (see Using the flash ).

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

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

• Increase Exposure Compensation (see Using exposure compensation to adjust picture brightness).

Camera does not recognize SD card.

• Purchase a certified SD/SDHC card.

• Reformat the card ( ).

  Caution: Formatting a card deletes all pictures and videos, including protected files.

• Insert a card into the slot, then push to seat (see Storing pictures on an SD/SDHC card).

Camera freezes up when a card is inserted or removed.

• Turn the camera off, then back on.

• Make sure the camera is turned off before inserting or removing a card.

Memory card full.

• • Insert a new card (see Storing pictures on an SD/SDHC card), transfer pictures to the computer (see Transferring pictures with the USB cable), or delete pictures (see Deleting pictures/videos).

Memory card and internal memory full.

• Transfer pictures to the computer (see Transferring pictures with the USB cable), then format the card or internal memory ( ).

  Caution: Formatting a card deletes all pictures and videos, including protected files.