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KODAK DIGITAL SCIENCE™ DC220/DC260 Zoom Camera
Troubleshooting
If you are experiencing difficulties with your camera, check the following table for possible solutions. If the difficulties persist, refer to Getting help.
Note: Additional technical information is available in the ReadMe file located in the KODAK DC220/DC260 folder.
| Computer Monitor | ||
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| Problem | Cause | Solution |
| The image on your monitor is jagged or inappropriately colored. | Monitor is not set correctly. | Adjust your monitor display settings. See Monitor adjustment. |
| Memory Card | ||
| Problem | Cause | Solution |
| The camera does not recognize your memory card. | The memory card may not be ATA compatible or CompactFlash CF certified. | Memory cards must be ATA compatible and CompactFlash certified to work with the camera. |
| Camera | ||
| Problem | Cause | Solution |
| Ready light does not turn on and the camera does not work. | Batteries are low or empty. | Replace the batteries or use the AC Adapter. Pictures remain in the camera's memory when the battery is removed. |
| Camera is not turned on. | Turn the camera on and verify that the green Ready light turns on. | |
| Ready light is red. | No memory card in camera or the memory card is full. | Insert a new memory card. |
| Shutter button does not work. | Camera is not turned on. | Turn the camera on and verify that the green Ready light turns on. |
| Mode dial is not set to Capture. | Set the Mode dial to Capture. | |
| Ready light is blinking. Camera is processing picture. | Wait until Ready light stops blinking before attempting to take another picture. | |
| The Status Display reads Full. The memory card is full. | Transfer pictures to your computer or insert a memory card that has available memory. | |
| Camera does not turn on. | Batteries are not properly installed. | Remove the batteries and install them according to the directions on the inside of the battery door. |
| Batteries are weak or dead. | Install new batteries or use the AC Adapter. | |
| Part of the picture is missing. | Something was blocking the lens when the picture was taken. | Keep hands, fingers, or other objects away from the lens when taking pictures. |
| Your eye or the picture was not centered correctly in the viewfinder. | Leave space around subject when centering picture in viewfinder. | |
| Picture is too dark. | Flash is not on or did not go off. | Turn on the flash. See Flash. |
| The subject is too far away for the flash to have an effect. | Move so there is no
more than 10 feet (3 m) between the camera and the subject. |
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| The subject is in front of a bright light. | Change your position so the light is not behind the subject. | |
| Picture is too light. | The flash is not needed. | Change to automatic flash. See Flash. |
| The subject is too close when the flash was used. | Move so there is at least 1.6 ft. (0.5 m) between the camera and the subject. | |
| The light sensor is covered. | Hold the camera so your hands or other objects do not cover the light sensor. | |
| Stored pictures are damaged. | The memory card was removed when the Ready light was blinking. | Make sure the Ready light is not blinking before removing the memory card. |
| Pictures remaining number does not decrease. | The image resolution does not take up sufficient space to decrease the picture remaining number. | The camera is operating normally. Continue taking pictures. |
| Picture is not clear. | The lens is dirty. | Clean the lens. See General maintenance and safety. |
| Subject too close when taking picture | Stand at least 8 in. (20 cm.) away when taking pictures using Close-up. | |
| Subject or the camera moved while the picture was taken. | Hold camera steady until the picture is taken. | |
| The subject is too far away for the flash to be effective. | Move so the subject is less than 10 ft. (3 m) away. | |
| LCD Messages | ||
| Problem | Cause | Solution |
| Memory Card is Full. | Memory card is full and cannot hold additional pictures | Transfer pictures to your computer or insert a memory card that has available memory. |
| No Memory Card. | There is no memory card inserted in the camera. | Insert a memory card into the camera. |
| Cannot read memory card. | Memory card is corrupted. | Insert a new or reformat the memory card. |
| Camera did not establish connection. | The camera cannot communicate with the computer. | See Potential connection problems. |
| Camera needs service. | The camera is malfunctioning. | Have the camera serviced. |
| The receiving camera does not have enough memory to receive the pictures. | In a camera to camera communication, the receiving camera's memory card is full. | Transfer pictures to your computer or insert a memory card that has available memory. |
| Unable to receive picture. | An error has occurred while receiving pictures in a camera to camera transfer. | Try the camera to camera transfer again. |
| Transfer of pictures was interrupted. Not all pictures were sent. | An error has occurred before all pictures were transferred. | Try the transfer again. |
| Not enough memory | There is not enough memory on the card to store the selected timelapse picture sequence. | Transfer pictures to your computer or insert a memory card that has available memory. You can also change the timelapse sequence to one that requires less memory. |
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Monitor Adjustment
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Printing
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