Diagnose your Kodak camera's problems and get back to taking pictures.
Kodak has been involved in the photographic industry since the company's inception in 1892. Originally specializing in dry plates for large-format cameras, Kodak evolved along with photography, producing some of the world's most popular 35mm films by the mid-1930s. In recent years the company has focused its attention on digital cameras. The success of Kodak's EasyShare line, made up of mostly point-and-shoot compact cameras, is a testament to the rising favor of digital format. While cameras of this sort aren't invincible, troubleshooting any problems is quick and simple.
Instructions
1. Replace the camera's batteries with a fresh set. Most of Kodak's compact digitals are powered by AA alkaline cells. If your camera uses a rechargeable battery pack, give it a full charge using the included charging dock or replace it with a spare.
2. Delete unwanted images from your media storage card to clear up extra space. If you have an empty backup card on hand, replace the full one with it. When a media card is full, the camera may prevent new pictures from being taken.
3. Engage your camera's flash function to avoid underexposed (too dark), blurry photographs. Most Kodak cameras will automatically detect when flash is necessary, but you can enable it using the control pad on the backside of the camera.
4. Remove particles of sand and dirt from your camera's lens housing using an air blower. Occasionally these particles can become lodged in the housing, causing the lens to retract noisily or freeze in the extended position.
5. Fix a stuck zoom lens by applying firm downward pressure to the outside of the lens with your thumbs. After an accidental drop or rough handling, the lens may become misaligned within its housing.
6. Dry out a wet camera by placing it in a plastic bag filled halfway with dry white rice. Remove the batteries and media storage card before placing it in the bag. Allow the camera to sit undisturbed in the bag overnight before attempting to power it on.
7. Locate and press your camera's Reset button if the LCD screen has frozen or the camera will not power on. The Reset button is usually located on the underside of the camera or beneath the USB port cover slot to one side of the camera body.
8. Increase your camera's sensor sensitivity, or ISO level, to use faster shutter speeds and eliminate blurry images. Use the control pad and digital interface to select an ISO of 400 or higher when shooting indoors or in other low-light conditions.
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