Kodak DC290 User Guide
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Troubleshooting
If you are experiencing difficulties with your camera, check the following table
for possible solutions.
for possible solutions.
Additional technical information is available in the ReadMe file located in the
KODAK DC290 folder.
KODAK DC290 folder.
Camera Problems
Problem
Cause
Solution
The camera shuts off
unexpectedly.
unexpectedly.
Batteries are low.
Replace the batteries or
use the AC adapter.
use the AC adapter.
The camera display
has been on a long
time causing the
camera to overheat.
has been on a long
time causing the
camera to overheat.
Leave the camera off to
allow it to cool.
Whenever possible, do
not leave the camera
display on.
allow it to cool.
Whenever possible, do
not leave the camera
display on.
The camera does not recognize
your memory card.
your memory card.
The memory card
may not be ATA
compatible or
CompactFlash
certified.
may not be ATA
compatible or
CompactFlash
certified.
Memory cards must be
ATA compatible and
CompactFlash certified
to work with the
camera.
ATA compatible and
CompactFlash certified
to work with the
camera.
Ready light does not turn on
and the camera does not work.
and the camera does not work.
Batteries are low or
empty.
empty.
Replace the batteries or
use the AC adapter.
Pictures remain in the
memory when the
batteries are removed.
use the AC adapter.
Pictures remain in the
memory when the
batteries are removed.
Camera is not on.
Turn on the camera and
verify that the green
Ready light is on.
verify that the green
Ready light is on.
Ready light is red.
No memory card in
camera or the memory
card is full.
camera or the memory
card is full.
Insert a new memory
card.
card.
Ready light is amber.
Camera is too close to
the subject.
the subject.
Move the camera to a
minimum of 0.3 m
(1 ft) from the subject.
minimum of 0.3 m
(1 ft) from the subject.
The image on your monitor is
jagged or inappropriately
colored.
jagged or inappropriately
colored.
Monitor is not set
correctly.
correctly.