Kodak M873 User's guide - Page 57

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Troubleshooting Status Solution Slide Show does not run on an external video device ■ Adjust the camera Video Out setting to NTSC or PAL (see page 32). ■ Make sure the external device settings are correct. (See the device's user's guide). Computer does not communicate with the camera ■ Make sure the battery is charged and installed correctly (see page 1). ■ Turn on the camera. ■ Make sure the USB cable model U-8 is connected to the camera and the computer (see page 45). (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 44). Picture quality problems Status Picture is not clear Picture is too dark Solution ■ 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 57). ■ 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). ■ 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 55.) ■ 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. www.kodak.com/go/support 51

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Troubleshooting
www.kodak.com/go/support
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Picture quality problems
Slide Show does not
run on an external
video device
Adjust the camera Video Out setting to NTSC or PAL (
see
page 32
).
Make sure the external device settings are correct. (See the
device’s user’s guide).
Computer does not
communicate with
the camera
Make sure the battery is charged and installed correctly (see
page 1
).
Turn on the camera.
Make sure the USB cable model U-8 is connected to the camera
and the computer (see
page 45
). (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 44
).
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 57
).
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 55
.)
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.
Status
Solution