KODAK EASYSHARE C182 Digital Camera — Extended user guide


Table of Contents > Getting help > Troubleshooting

6 Getting help

Troubleshooting

Camera problems

Status Solution

Camera does not turn on

  • Make sure the batteries are charged and installed correctly (see Loading the AA batteries).

  • Turn the camera off, then on again.

Camera does not turn off

Camera buttons and controls do not function

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

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 (see Using the flash).

    NOTE: The flash does not fire in all modes.

Memory card is almost or entirely full

Battery life is short

You cannot take a picture

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.

Cannot find the desired picture/video

Computer/connectivity problems

Status Solution

Pictures do not transfer to computer

  • See Help in EASYSHARE Software.

Slide Show does not run on an external video device

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

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

Computer does not communicate with the camera

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 (see 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).

Picture is too dark

  • Reposition the camera for more available light.

  • Use Fill flash (see 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. (See camera specifications starting on Camera 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.

Picture is too light

  • Reposition the camera to reduce the amount of available light.

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

  • Move so that the distance between you and the subject is within the effective flash range. (See camera specifications starting on Camera 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 Smart Capture mode, adjust the Exposure Compensation ( ).

Direct printing (PICTBRIDGE enabled Printer) problems

Status Solution

Cannot find the desired picture

  • Use the Direct printing menu to change the image storage location.

The Direct printing menu interface turns off

  • Press any camera button to redisplay the menu.

Cannot print pictures

  • Make sure there is a connection between the camera and the printer (see Printing pictures).

  • Make sure the printer and the camera have power.

Camera or printer displays an error message

  • Follow the prompts to resolve the issue.



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