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Kodak DC5000 User Manual

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Camera

Problem

Cause

Solution

Picture is too light.

The flash is not
needed.

Change to Auto flash.
See page 15. Check
the flash default
setting. See page 51.

The subject is too
close when the flash
was used.

Move so there is at
least 1.6 ft (0.5 m)
between the camera
and the subject.

The light sensor is
covered.

Hold the camera so
your hands or other
objects do not cover
the light sensor.

The Exposure
Compensation is set
incorrectly.

Decrease the Exposure
Compensation. See
page 22. Check the
Exposure
Compensation default
setting. See page 53.

Stored pictures are damaged.

The camera memory
card was removed
when the Ready light
was blinking.

Make sure the Ready
light is not blinking
before removing the
card.

Picture is black and white,
sepia toned, or has too much
contrast.

The Effects setting is
set incorrectly.

Change the Effects
setting to No Effects.
See page 24. Check
the Effects default
setting. See page 54.