Kodak DC5000 manual Camera Problem Cause Solution

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Camera

 

 

 

 

 

Problem

Cause

Solution

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Part of the picture is missing.

Something was

Keep hands, fingers,

 

 

 

 

blocking the lens

or other objects away

 

 

 

 

when the picture was

from the lens when

 

 

 

 

taken.

taking pictures.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Your eye or the picture

Leave space around

 

 

 

 

was not centered

subject when

 

 

 

 

correctly in the

centering picture in

 

 

 

 

viewfinder.

viewfinder.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Camera Close-Up is

Activate Preview

 

 

 

 

activated without

when using the Close-

 

 

 

 

using Preview.

Up feature. See page

 

 

 

 

 

17.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Picture is too dark.

Flash is not on or did

Turn on the flash. See

 

 

 

 

not function.

page 15. Check the

 

 

 

 

 

flash default setting.

 

 

 

 

 

See page 51.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The subject is too far

Move so there is no

 

 

 

 

away for the flash to

more than 9.8 ft

 

 

 

 

have an effect.

(3.0 m) between the

 

 

 

 

 

camera and the

 

 

 

 

 

subject.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The subject is in front

Change your position

 

 

 

 

8

 

 

of a bright light.

so the light is not

 

 

 

 

behind the subject.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Exposure

Increase the Exposure

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Compensation is set

Compensation. See

 

 

 

 

incorrectly.

page 22. Check the

 

 

 

 

 

Exposure

 

 

 

 

 

Compensation default

 

 

 

 

 

setting. See page 53.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The camera Metering

Change the Metering

 

 

 

 

setting is set to the

setting to Multi-

 

 

 

 

Center-Weighted.

Pattern. See page 28.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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The current setting is  Selecting the ISO SettingSharpening and Softening a Picture Locking in an Exposure Setting Page Reviewing Your Pictures Viewing Your Pictures LCD displays a magnified view of the selected picture Magnifying Your PicturesLast picture taken appears on LCD screen Print Order screen appears Selecting Pictures for PrintingLast picture taken appears on the LCD screen Main Review Menu screen appearsCancelling Pictures for Printing Picture appears on the LCD with the Protect icon Protecting Your PicturesProtect screen appears Pictures are deleted from the camera memory card Deleting One or All of Your PicturesDelete screen appears Slide Show Interval screen appears Running a Slide Show on Your TelevisionViewing Information About a Picture Page Personalizing Your Camera Beep screen appears. The current setting is checked  Setting a Response BeepPower Save screen appears. The current setting is checked  Saving Camera PowerViewing Camera Information Selecting a Language for the Camera Language screen appears. The current Setting is checked Main Camera Setup screen reappears Format Memory Card screen appears Formatting Your Camera Memory CardVideo Out screen appears. The current setting is checked  Adjusting the Video Out SignalOnce the picture is taken, borders cannot be removed Adjusting the Camera Default SettingsSetting a Border Default Auto Main Default-flash fires Setting a Flash DefaultSetting a White Balance Default Main Camera Setup screen appears Exposure Compensation Default Screen appears Setting an Exposure Compensation DefaultNo Effect Main Default- captures pictures in full color Setting an Effect DefaultSetting an Auto ISO Default Page Macintosh System Requirements Windows-Based System RequirementsSoftware Overview Kodak Software for Windows-Based ComputersKodak Software for Macintosh Computers Page Connecting Your Camera Connecting to a Windows-Based Computer Using a Serial Cable ConnectionConnecting to a Macintosh Computer Using a USB Cable Connection Opening Camera Controls Software Opening Digital Access Software Twain AcquireStarting Kodak Software for Windows-Based Computers Opening Mounter SoftwarePicture Transfer icon appears Opening Digital Access Software Plug-In AcquireStarting Kodak Software for Macintosh Computers Opening Picture Transfer ApplicationNavigating to Your Pictures Page Adjusting Your Monitor for Better Viewing Connecting with Your Camera Communicating with the ComputerGetting Better Results from Your Printer Camera Memory Card Problem Cause Solution TroubleshootingComputer Monitor Problem Cause Solution Camera Communications Problem Cause Solution Camera Problem Cause Solution Camera Problem Cause Solution Camera Problem Cause Solution Camera Problem Cause Solution Camera Problem Cause Solution LCD Messages Cause Solution Faxed Information Online ServicesSoftware Help Country Help number Fax Customer SupportCountry Help number Fax Page Warranty Repair Coverage Warranty Time PeriodLimitations Application Support How to Obtain ServiceCanadian DOC Statement Regulatory InformationFCC Compliance and Advisory Appendix Original Camera Default SettingsWeatherproof Rating Camera SpecificationsGeneral Maintenance and Safety Lens Using Your Batteries Page Index Auto ISO Page Page