Top 20 Kodak EasyShare C330 Digital Camera Questions & Answers

carry a lot of spare batteries

put it in a computer and see what it reads,it might need formatting .

The camera uses either SD or MMC cards, it is likely you bent or broke one or more of the connector pins in the camera..Bent pins usually break if you try to straighten them. Repair costs will probably cost as much as a replacement new camera. On eBay you can buy a C330 for $10- $40.

Because the camera is what is technically known as 'Portable'and is designed to work purely from the internal battery. the Power Adapter merely charges the internal battery

No. The C330 works with MMC and SD cards, 2GB or smaller. It will not work with higher-capacity SDHC cards.

pull the lens when you turn it on.... something has jammed the gear about half way out and will need to be released.

Check if the lens can come out completely. Just a little obstruction, can cause the lens to move back to a "safe" position. Did you check the battery, if it is still ok? Does the display give any warning?Do you have a Kodak 3-volt AC adapter (sold separately)? You could connect the adapter and look if the camera will work then.To make sure the battery is ok, you could take a multimeter and check the voltage of the battery. The voltage should be a little (few tenths of a volt) above the voltage on the battery, when measured with a multimeter.

Here are some troubleshooting steps for that problem:

You may order a replacement part from here.

Hello Greg, Need to know what OS you have in the Gateway.

Try NOT connecting your camera to your computer.The best way to download pictures from your camera to your computer involves removing the memory card from the camera and plugging it into a card reader (either built-in to the computer or connected via USB or FireWire). This is likely to be faster than connecting the camera to the computer, and won't run down your camera's batteries.Once the card is plugged in, it will appear to your computer as a removable drive. You can use the operating system's drag&drop facility to copy pictures from the card to the computer's hard drive, the same way you copy any other files. Or you can use iPhoto or any other photo cataloging program.

The memory card needs formatting. Open the camera's Menu and select Format memory card.

Hello, Sounds like the card you bought is not compatible with this older camera, try a 512 meg card.

The C330 works with SD cards, which max out at 2GB. Your 4GB card is actually an SDHC card and will not work with the C330. Thus when you put in the 4GB card, the camera completely ignores it.

Do you mean upload them to your PC ? sounds like PC software error not the camera.

You may download the Kodak software from here.You don't need to use the Kodak software, however. The best way to download pictures from your camera to your computer involves removing the memory card from the camera and plugging it into a card reader (either built-in to the computer or connected via USB or FireWire). This is likely to be faster than connecting the camera to the computer, and won't run down your camera's batteries.Once the card is plugged in, it will appear to your computer as a removable drive. You can use the operating system's drag&drop facility to copy pictures from the card to the computer's hard drive, the same way you copy any other files. Or you can use any photo cataloging program such as Picasa.

This "shutter lag" is a common situation with most compact point&shoot cameras. The camera has to do a lot of work when you press the button, including acquiring focus, metering the exposure, and switching the circuitry from displaying on the screen to recording to memory. More sophisticated (and more expensive) cameras have more hardware to reduce this lag.You can reduce the shutter lag by anticipating the action. Press the shutter release button halfway to focus and meter. Keep it pressed halfway until the right moment and then press it the rest of the way.

If none of the suggested causes helps resolve the issue, then I suggest you bring it in for repair. Please check the following things when the camera does not turn on. Possible causes and how to handle them 1. The camera is not on Turn on the camera. (Operation procedure varies between camera models. Please refer to the camera user guide supplied with your camera.) 2. The rechargeable battery is not fully charged. Make sure the rechargeable battery is fully charged. If the battery has not been used for an extended period of time, or if it is being used for the first time, it may not be fully charged. In cases like this, fully charge the battery and then discharge it completely in the camera several times to bring the battery back to its normal performance. The rechargeable battery's capacity diminishes the longer the battery is used. When the battery consumption becomes quicker, the battery life may be at its end. Replace the battery with a new one. 3. The battery terminals are dirty. When camera does not operate with a brand-new alkaline battery (for cameras that use AA-size batteries) or with a fully charged rechargeable battery, the terminals may be dirty. Polish the terminals with a dry cloth and make sure the terminals are clean. If the terminals are covered with oil from your skin or similar matter, this may cause poor contact and power may not be fully supplied to the camera. Also, polish the battery charger terminals with a dry cloth before charging the battery. If the terminals are covered with oil from your skin or similar matter, this may cause poor contact and the battery may not be fully charged. 4. The batteries are not installed correctly (for cameras that use AA-size batteries) For cameras that use AA-size batteries, multiple batteries are used in one camera. Make sure the direction of each battery matches the direction indicated on the camera. If any of the batteries are improperly inserted, the camera will not operate. 5. The battery cover or CF card (SD card) slot cover is not securely closed Most cameras have a lock mechanism on the battery cover. The camera will not turn on if the battery cover is not locked or securely closed, or if the CF card (SD card) slot cover is not securely closed. Make sure these covers are securely closed. If your camera does not operate after checking each of these things, or if there is any visible damage on your camera that could be the cause, please contact the nearest Service Center.

If you haven't done anything with the card since, you may be able to recover at least some of what was on it. Do a Google search for "data recovery software" and select an appropriate program for your computer and operating system. Put the memory card into a card reader and run the program.