Kodak V1253 manual Picture quality problems, Status Solution

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Troubleshooting

 

 

Status

Solution

Computer does not

Make sure the battery is charged and installed correctly (see

communicate with

page 1).

the camera

Turn on the camera .

 

Make sure the USB cable model U-8 is connected to the camera

 

and the computer (see page 47). (If using an EasyShare dock,

 

check all cable connections. Make sure the camera is seated on

 

the dock.)

 

Make sure EasyShare software is installed (see page 46).

 

 

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 page 59).

 

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 page 9) 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

 

page 57.)

 

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.

 

 

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Contents For interactive tutorials For help with your camera Kodak EasyShare Zoom digital cameraEastman Kodak Company Rochester, New York Front view Optional Back viewTable of contents Table of contents Attaching the strap Loading the KLIC-7004 battery Setting up your cameraComputer is turned on, and not in sleep mode Charging the batteryCharge using a USB computer Charge using a Kodak 5V AC Charge until all 3 Battery Charging lights are litTurning on the camera Charging the battery using other accessoriesPress the On/Off button to turn the camera on in Auto mode Storing pictures on an SD or MMC card Setting the language and date/timeTo review pictures/videos anytime, see Taking pictures/videosReviewing the picture just taken Shutter button and recompose the scene Using the framing marks to take picturesTaking a video Press the Shutter button halfwayTake the picture or video Using the 3X optical zoomUsing digital zoom Completely down Using the self-timerUse the same procedure to take a video, but Red Eye Using the flashFlash modes Flash fires Auto FillUsing different modes Press the OK button to choose a Scene mode Using Scene SCN modesSubject SCN mode For MannerMuseum SelfUnderstanding the picture-taking icons Using camera HelpPlaying a video Working with pictures/videosReviewing pictures/videos Magnifying a picturePress the Menu button to exit the menu Using the undo delete featureDeleting pictures/videos Protecting pictures/videos from deletionUsing the menu button in review Edit Cropping picturesAdding sound tags Recording a sound tagPlaying a sound tag Using Kodak Perfect Touch technologyYou can do incredible things with your videos Editing videosMaking a picture from a video Trimming a videoHighlight an option, then press the OK button Making a video action printUsing bookmarks Using video bookmarksSetting bookmarks Running a continuous slide show loop Running a slide showChanging the slide show display interval Begin Show Music Effect Play Order Choosing a slide show transitionRunning a multimedia slide show Displaying pictures/videos on a television Running a slide show with the photo frame dock Viewing picture/video information Viewing pictures/videos in different waysViewing as thumbnails multi-up Viewing by date or by albumCopy pictures/videos Selecting multiple pictures/videosCopying pictures/videos Videos Understanding the review iconsPictures White-Print sharpness is not determined Understanding the blur warning iconsSelf-timer Using the menu button to change settingsCapture plus for other picture-taking settings Using the capture tabBlack-and-white or sepia Using the capture plus tab Preflash is set toOff Sharpness Using the video tabTurned off Color Mode ISO SpeedCustomizing your camera Use Setup to customize your cameraChoose sound effects Functions Orientation Sensor On defaultOff Minutes default Video Out Displayed with the correct side up Camera SoundsDamage the card Formatting deletes allCard during formatting may Take the first picture Taking panoramic picturesUsing the framing grid to compose a picture Using exposure compensation to adjust picture brightnessUsing the histogram to view picture brightness Printing tagged pictures Sharing your picturesTagging pictures for printing Tagging pictures/videos for emailingPress the Share button to exit the menu Second-tag pictures/videos on your cameraPress the Share button. Press to find a picture/video Third-transfer and email Tagging pictures as favoritesPrinting and emailing favorites Optional settingsThird-transfer to your computer Tagging pictures/videos for albumsSecond-on your camera Pre-tagging for album names Transferring and printing pictures Installing the softwareTransferring pictures/videos Using the USB cableUsing the photo frame dock Kodak card readers Using other optionsPrinting pictures Turn off the camera and printer Connecting the camera to a PictBridge enabled printerPrinting from a PictBridge enabled printer Disconnecting the camera from a PictBridge enabled printerPrinting from an optional SD or MMC card Using a printer that is not PictBridge enabledDock compatibility for your camera Ordering prints onlineStatus Solution TroubleshootingCamera problems Computer/connectivity problems TroubleshootingStatus Solution Picture quality problemsTurn the flash off see Direct printing PictBridge enabled printer problemsOther Getting helpCa me ra SoftwareGetting help Image file format Camera specificationsAppendix Lens protection-Built-in Digital zoom-5X continuousVideo capture MP 169 1920 x 1080 pixels MP 43 1280 x 960 pixelsVideo output-NTSC or PAL PictBridge support-Yes Care and maintenanceOperating temperature- 32-104F 0-40 C Tripod mount-1/4 inch Appendix Do not charge non-rechargeable batteries Battery replacement, battery lifeExtending battery life Keep batteries out of the reach of childrenLimitations Limited warrantyLimited warranty coverage Outside the United States and Canada Your rightsKodak EasyShare V1253 zoom digital camera Regulatory complianceFCC compliance and advisory Canadian DOC statementAppendix N137 Australian C-TickRussian GOST-R Bookmarks IndexHelp Transfer to, 46 connector, USB / A/V, 24, 47 copy picturesFavorites Language, 36 LCD ISO speed Kodak EasyShare software installing, 46 upgradingMenu button, ii menu settings, 30 microphone, i modes IconMultimedia slide show, 23 multiple selections, 27 multi-up Running slide show SafetyIndex USB URLs, Kodak Web sites