After recharging the battery and replacing the battery (rechargrable Li-lon), the camera turned on than would not work. I took out the battery and tried to reinsert but now I cannot put it back in. There is a metal tab in the battery compartment that protrudes stopping the battery from seating completely. The lens is fully extended as well and I cannot turn the camera on nor off. I have a EasyShare Z612.

SOURCE: kodak easy share z612 will not turn on to take a picture

When the battery dies, usually the camera will retract the lens if possible. If the battery is so dead the lens can not retract, I would recommend trying to charge or change the battery. Or try to turn the camera on, and then manually shutting it off if you can.

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Here are the steps:

1. Make sure you will install a new or fully charged battery/batteries into your camera.

2. Clean the battery contacts.

a. Remove the battery/batteries and the memory card from your camera, then wipe the battery contacts with a soft, clean cloth.
b. Reinstall the battery/batteries into your camera

3. Without the memory card,turn on your camera.

If issue persists, call 1.800.235.6325 for repair.

Thanks.

Neerak21

Pania Lee

• 1099 Answers
• Posted on Nov 16, 2009

SOURCE: Easyshare Z612 with an error code of #e45

Itøs a lends error. There is not much else to do than to send it in for repair or go for a trade up.

OoW repair for this model w. this fault: 88,07 Pounds.

Contact KODAK:
http://www.kodak.com/eknec/PageQuerier.jhtml?pq-path=14563&pq-locale=en_US&_requestid=3490

Pania Lee

• 1099 Answers
• Posted on Dec 10, 2009

SOURCE: Kodak EasyShare Z612 Shuts down after taking a few pictures.

Question : What batteries can I use in my digital camera, and how long do they last?
Battery life depends on how you use your camera, the type of batteries you select, and how you handle the batteries.

Your camera is compatible with: KODAK Li-Ion Rechargeable Battery KLIC-8000 and KODAK CRV3 Lithium Batteries: A non-rechargeable battery. (so your battery might be in need of a change)

Using Your Camera

Some features, such as reviewing pictures and using the flash, require more power than others. Follow these guidelines to get the best use of your batteries:

• Limit the time your camera is in Review mode.
• Limit your use of the flash.
• Use the LCD Dimmer or Auto Power Off features, if available on your camera.
• Transfer your pictures to your computer using a compatible power adapter, camera dock, printer dock, or memory card reader.
• Check that the latest firmware is installed on your camera. See Software, Driver & Firmware Downloads.

• Wipe the battery contacts with a clean, dry cloth before loading it in your camera.
• When using your camera in temperatures below 41° F (5° C), carry spare batteries and keep them warm.
• Do not discard cold batteries that do not work; they may be usable when they return to room temperature.
• Do not allow batteries to touch metal objects, including coins. Otherwise, the batteries may short-circuit, discharge energy, become hot, or leak.

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omg! thank you so much Stephan you are th best i just bought the camera for Christmas. Went to the beach yesterday and it sttopped working the method with holding the lens and moving it around i saw some sand come out now it works!!!!!! :-D