Kodak Z981 - Manual (Page 59)

Troubleshooting
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Computer/connectivity problems
Picture quality problems
Status Solution
Slide Show does not
run on an external
video device ■ Adjust the camera Video Out setting to NTSC or PAL ( see
page 44 ).
■ Make sure the external device settings are correct. (See the
device’s user guide.)
Computer does not
communicate with
the camera ■ Turn off the camera, then turn it back on.
■ Make sure the batteries are charged and installed correctly ( see
page 1 ).
■ Make sure the KODAK Camera USB Cable, U-8 is connected to the
camera and the computer (
see page 46 ). Then turn on the
camera.
■ See KODAK Software Help at www.kodak.com/go/camerasw .
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 59 ).
■ Make sure the camera is not in Macro mode ( see page 17 ).
■ Place the camera on a flat, steady surface or use a tripod (especially
in high-zoom settings or in low light).
■ Use a larger picture size ( see page 40 ).
■ If you’re manually adjusting the ISO speed, realize that high ISO
setting may cause grainy pictures.