- 1). Try to power the camera on. Flip the "on" switch or hold the power button to see if the camera turns on. If the camera does not turn on, then the battery might be dead. Make sure the batteries are fully charged. Digital cameras are known to drain batteries quickly, so you should leave the batteries charging overnight. Also make sure that the batteries are in the correct way. Inaccurate placement of batteries is a common problem for many digital camera users.
- 2). Determine how long you have been using your batteries if they are rechargeable. The length of a battery's life decreases the longer it is used, even if it is rechargeable. Purchase new rechargeable batteries to give your camera a fresh set.
- 3). Make sure your media card is properly inserted and is not full. For protection of the pictures and use in the camera, you should clear your camera's memory as often as possible. This keeps the SD card fresh and easy to use, and you will not accidentally delete any pictures.
- 4). Check to see if the "Lock" tab has been moved on the SD card. If it has been moved to the "Lock" position, no further pictures can be stored on the card, and the camera will not let you add any more.
- 5). Double-check your camera's settings. Make sure you are on the camera setting of your choice, whether it is automatic, manual or another option that is featured on the Kodak digital camera.
- 6). Check to see if the lens has jammed. If it has, you may need to remove the batteries and insert them back into the camera to try and reset it. If that does not work, play with the zoom buttons to try and make it wiggle back and forth. The final option is to push the lens back in manually so that it shuts, but you may cause further damage to the camera if this is done. Be cautious when you push the lens.
- 7). Make sure that your camera is not a Kodak DC5000. These cameras have been recalled by Kodak because they have been known to give an electrical shock to users when they are in operation. The electrical shock could not only be damaging your camera, but it could potentially harm you.
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