KODAK EASYSHARE Camera / C1530 — Extended user guide


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7 Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

Camera problems

Status Solution

Camera does not turn on

Camera does not turn off

Camera buttons and controls do not function

LCD is too dark.

  • Adjust the LCD Brightness setting ( ).

Pictures remaining number does not decrease after taking a picture

  • Continue taking pictures. The camera is operating normally.

(The camera estimates the number of pictures remaining after each picture is taken, based on picture size and content.)

Flash does not fire

  • Check the flash setting, and change as needed (Using the flash).

    NOTE: The flash does not fire in all modes.

Memory card is almost or entirely full

Memory card not recognized or camera freezes with card

  • Card may be corrupted. Format the card in the camera ( ).

  • Use another memory card. Only SD or SDHC Cards are supported.

Can't hear the audio portion of a video.

Battery life is short

You cannot take a picture

Cannot find the desired picture/video

Computer/connectivity problems

Status Solution

Slide Show does not run on an external display device

  • Adjust the camera Video Out setting to NTSC or PAL ( ).

  • Make sure the external device settings are correct. (See the device's user guide.)

Computer does not communicate with the camera

Direct printing (PICTBRIDGE enabled printer) problems

Status Solution

Cannot print to a PICTBRIDGE Printer

  • In the Setup menu, change the Computer Connection setting to Other Application ( ).

Picture quality problems

Status Solution

Picture is not clear

  • To automatically set exposure and focus, press the Shutter button halfway. When the framing marks turn green, press the Shutter button completely down to take the picture.

  • Clean the lens (Care and maintenance).

  • Make sure the camera is not in Macro mode if you are more than 27.6 in. (70 cm) from your subject ( ).

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

  • Use a larger picture size ( ).

  • If you're manually adjusting the ISO speed, realize that high ISO setting may cause grainy pictures ( ).

Picture is too dark

  • Reposition the camera for more available light.

  • Use Fill flash (Using the flash) in Program mode, Backlight in SCN mode, 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. (See Specifications.)

  • To automatically set exposure and focus, press the Shutter button halfway. When the framing marks turn green, press the Shutter button completely down to take the picture.

  • In Program mode, increase the Exposure Compensation ( ).

Picture is too light

  • Reposition the camera to reduce the amount of available 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 Specifications.)

  • To automatically set exposure and focus, press the Shutter button halfway. When the framing marks turn green, press the Shutter button completely down to take the picture.

  • In Program mode, decrease the Exposure Compensation ( ).



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