Kodak EasyShare C340 zoom digital camera — User's guide

Camera does not turn on

• Remove battery and verify that it's the correct type, then reinsert it.

• Insert a new or charged battery.

• Connect the camera to a Kodak 3-volt AC adapter (sold separately), then try again. See Battery information for more battery information.

Camera does not turn off and the lens does not retract

Camera buttons and controls do not function

Lens does not extend when camera turns on or does not retract

• Confirm that the battery in camera is charged.

• Turn camera off, then on again. (Lens does not extend in Favorites mode.)

• If problem still exists, get help (Helpful links).

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

• Transfer the picture to the computer.

• Transfer all pictures to the computer (Transferring pictures with the USB cable).

• Take another picture. If problem still continues try internal memory and/or another memory card.

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 (Changing the flash settings).

  NOTE: The flash does not fire in all modes.

Storage location is almost or entirely full

• Transfer pictures to the computer (Transferring pictures with the USB cable).

• Delete pictures from the card or insert a new one (Deleting pictures and videos).

• Change image storage location to internal memory ( ).

Battery life is short

• Make sure the correct battery type is loaded (Loading the batteries).

• Wipe the contacts with a clean, dry cloth () before inserting a battery in the camera.

• Insert a new or charged battery (Loading the batteries).

You cannot take a picture

• Turn the camera off, then on again. Make sure the camera is not in Favorites mode.

• Depress shutter button completely down (Taking a picture).

• Insert a new or charged battery (Loading the batteries).

• Wait until the Ready light glows green before attempting to take another picture.

• Memory full. Transfer pictures to the computer (Transferring pictures with the USB cable), delete pictures from the camera (Deleting pictures and videos), change image storage location, or insert a new card.

Error message appears on LCD screen

• Turn the camera off.

• Remove memory card from the camera.

• Remove the battery and wipe the contacts with a clean, dry cloth (Extending battery life).

• Insert a new or charged battery (Loading the batteries).

• Turn on the camera.

• If all else fails, get customer support help (Telephone customer support).

Memory card not recognized or camera freezes with card.

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

• Use another memory card.