Kodak V1233 manual Picture quality problems, Troubleshooting

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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. (Use a USB / A/V adapter. See page 46.) (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 45).

 

 

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 58).

 

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 56.)

 

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 Kodak EasyShare Zoom digital camera For interactive tutorials For help with your cameraEastman Kodak Company Rochester, New York Front view Back view OptionalTable of contents Table of contents Setting up your camera Attaching the strap Loading the KLIC-7004 batteryCharge until all 3 Battery Charging lights are lit Charging the batteryCharge using a USB computer Computer is turned on, and not in sleep modePress the On/Off button to turn the camera on in Auto mode Charging the battery using other accessoriesTurning on the camera Setting the language and date/time Storing pictures on an SD or MMC cardCompose the picture Taking a pictureReviewing the picture just taken To review pictures/videos anytime, seePress the Shutter button halfway Using the framing marks to take picturesTaking a video Take the pictureUsing digital zoom Using the 3X optical zoomTake the picture or video Use the same procedure to take a video, but Using the self-timerCompletely down Fill Using the flashFlash modes Flash fires Auto Red EyeUsing different modes Using Scene SCN modes Press the OK button to choose a Scene modeSelf SCN mode For MannerMuseum SubjectUsing camera Help Understanding the picture-taking iconsMagnifying a picture Press to adjust the volumeReviewing pictures/videos Playing a videoProtecting pictures/videos from deletion Using the undo delete featureDeleting pictures/videos Press the Menu button to exit the menuUsing the menu button in review Recording a sound tag Cropping picturesAdding sound tags Press the Review button, then to find a Picture to cropUsing Kodak Perfect Touch technology Playing a sound tagMaking a picture from a video Editing videosTrimming a video Making a video action print Using bookmarks Using video bookmarksSetting bookmarks Edit tab. Highlight Bookmark, then press the OK buttonChanging the slide show display interval Running a slide showRunning a continuous slide show loop Running a multimedia slide show Choosing a slide show transitionBegin Show Music Effect Play Order Displaying pictures/videos on a television Running a slide show with the photo frame dock Viewing pictures/videos in different waysViewing as thumbnails multi-up Viewing by date or by album Selecting multiple pictures/videosViewing picture/video information Copy pictures/videos Copying pictures/videosUnderstanding the blur warning icons White-Print sharpness is not determinedPictures Understanding the review iconsVideos Using the capture tab Using the menu button to change settingsCapture plus for other picture-taking settings Self-timerLong Time Exposure None default Off defaultPhoto printers at a lower resolution than 10.7 MP BurstBlack-and-white or sepia Face Detect Capture Using the capture plus tabWhite Balance Exposure MeteringPreflash is set to Off Use Setup to customize your camera Using the video tabCustomizing your camera Off default for videos Seconds defaultOrientation Sensor On default for pictures LCD Dimmer SecondsFormatting deletes all Card during formatting may Damage the cardTaking panoramic pictures Take the first pictureUsing the histogram to view picture brightness Using exposure compensation to adjust picture brightnessUsing the framing grid to compose a picture Tagging pictures/videos for emailing Sharing your picturesTagging pictures for printing Printing tagged picturesPress the Share button. Press to find a picture/video Second-tag pictures/videos on your cameraPress the Share button to exit the menu Tagging pictures as favorites Third-transfer and emailOptional settings Printing and emailing favoritesSecond-on your camera Tagging pictures/videos for albumsThird-transfer to your computer Pre-tagging for album names Installing the software Transferring and printing picturesUsing the photo frame dock Using the USB cableTransferring pictures/videos Printing pictures Using other optionsKodak card readers Disconnecting the camera from a PictBridge enabled printer Connecting the camera to a PictBridge enabled printerPrinting from a PictBridge enabled printer Turn off the camera and printerOrdering prints online Using a printer that is not PictBridge enabledDock compatibility for your camera Printing from an optional SD or MMC cardCamera problems Status SolutionComputer/connectivity problems Picture quality problems TroubleshootingDirect printing PictBridge enabled printer problems Turn the flash off seeSoftware CameraOther Getting help Image file format Camera specificationsLens protection-Built-in Digital zoom-5X continuous Picture sizeMP 169 1920 x 1080 pixels MP 43 1280 x 960 pixels Video captureOperating temperature-32-104F 0-40C Tripod mount-1/4 inch Care and maintenanceVideo output-NTSC or PAL PictBridge support-Yes When removing the battery, allow it to cool it may be hot Use power-saving features see Customizing your camera, Battery replacement, battery lifeExtending battery life Keep batteries out of the reach of childrenLimited warranty coverage Limited warrantyLimitations Your rights Outside the United States and CanadaCanadian DOC statement Regulatory complianceFCC compliance and advisory Kodak EasyShare V1233 zoom digital cameraAppendix Russian GOST-R Australian C-TickN137 Index BookmarksIndex Language, 36 LCD ISO speed Kodak EasyShare software installing, 45 upgradingLens Cleaning lens, 58 loading Battery Long time exposureQuickview, using Running slide show SafetyIndex URLs, Kodak Web sites USB