Kodak EASYSHARE Z1285 Digital Camera - Page 3 - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

It's suggested that you use any SD Memory Card formatting Software to format the SD memory card. You can download any such Software from the address given below:
https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/support/jp/sd/sdfv2003.exe

Download the software from the above link and install in your computer and then format the memory card using it. After formatting the memory card, insert it in your Camera and use it normally.

The problem is not sand, dirt, or grit. Take the batteries out of the camera and let it sit for an hour or so. Then put the batteries back in the camera. Always store and carry the camera without batteries. Insert the batteries just before you use the camera.

your problem is lens shutter maybe broken or stuck up. If you notice once you take picture and check to the display it was fine but try to zoom to the maximum you will found out that there's a line in you image.the only way to solve your problem is bring to service center and ask for cleaning the lens shutter.

you can look on the kodak home page if exist a new update to resolve this problem. but i am very sorry for you why this is a not good signal. its probably that the camera have a processor problem and dont read no more the cards. prove to first to change the card type. and look that the card have not a hold bloc system. this is the first prove change the card look if kodak have updates for this problem of the hompage of your specific model. and good luck

I suggest you give my Kludgy fix a go

This is not a joke........
This is not a joke........

Use a can of compressed air and blow around the lens while it is extended. Take a relatively firm approach with

this problem slap the camera into your palm two or three times.
Not lens down in this case, but using the side or rear of the camera to make contact with your palm
Make sure you have the camera cord around your wrist so as not to lose it across the room.

Do this several times and turn it on and off till the message of turn on and off no longer shows(if it ever did) and the lens retracts and works correctly. The compressed air will help remove any accumulated dust that is jamming the lens.
This is a sony tech fix and not a joke, they charge you $90 to do this and this fault is not uncommon in many of these small cameras, dust and dirt get taken into the lens bay ad eventually cause it to stick. Hence the use of compressed air with the brutal approach

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If the lens is stuck out then you will find it is usually one of a few reasons.

1. Check the batteries. (obvious I know).
2. The camera has been dropped or knocked.
3. The camera has grit or dirt in the lens mechanism.

Providing the batteries are ok then 2 and 3 usually mean a professional repair. The lenses tend not to be something that the average home user can remove and take apart. The cost of repair also might be more than the camera value so you will need to find a good repair shop near you and get a quote.

please take your camera to a service station to get it checked, they will probably reset it from inside to start up again

You can download a manual for your Z1285 at
http://www.retrevo.com/support/Kodak-Z1285-Digital-Cameras-manual/id/6835dj297/t/2/
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Try going to the setup menu and setting the camera back to factory default settings. It could simply be an option that was set by accident.

You need to get a memory card and promise to never use the internal memory again....it only causes problems as you have found out. When you get the new card follow this procedure: 1. With no card in the camera, go into the menu and find "format" and follow the on-screen instructions to format the internal memory. 2. Insert the new card and do the format thing again to prepare the new card. Happy photography!

Please try the following: 1. Make sure you will install a new or fully charged battery/batteries into your camera. Please use lithium batteries Ni-Mh or rechargeable Batteries (2000 M.Amp or higher). 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. Turn on your camera without the memory card. (If it works then it?s your memory card that is faulty)

Memory card support for Z1285: SD/MMC up to 2 Gigabyte and SDHC up to 8 Gigabyte.

There is no firmware available online for this model.

The last option could be that the lever on the SD card is making the SD card data protected. Please turn the lever to the correct side.

I hope it works out

It could be caused by your SD card needing to be formatted.

Format your SD card. NOTE this will delete all existing data on your SD card.
Do the following:

1. Insert the memory card into the camera. Make sure the card is firmly seated (push in the card until it clicks into place).
2. Turn on the camera.
3. Press the Menu button, then go to the Setup Menu.

Scroll up or down to the Format option, then press the OK button

yes it can be replaced very costly unless you can find a used one and do you self .

I understand that you wish to change the date on your KODAK camera.;
Please go into the menu, camera settings, date and time.

You can also reset the camera: Take the batteries out for longer than 10 sec. reinsert and the camera automatically asks you to set date and time.

Here are the steps for the no power problem: 1. Make sure you will install a new or fully charged battery/batteries into your camera. Please use lithium batteries Ni-Mh or rechargeable Batteries (2000 M.Amp or higher). 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. Turn on your camera without the memory card. (If it works then it?s your memory card that is faulty)

probably, and I doubt you'll be able to get a replacement anyway, sadly. These modern cameras are not meant to be repairable.

I'm afraid that's a built in feature of this model.
I've heard rumors that it's due to the Color Science Image Processing Chip, the exclusive Kodak Color Science Chip but don't know if this is true.
It will also occur sometimes when you move quickly from photo to video mode.

hi, you could try to replace it by yourself.

First thing, to buy a replacement lcd screen.

you could try to get from below supplier:
http://szaideal.diytrade.com/sdp/975724/4/pl-4820089/0/Product_Catalog.html

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. Please make sure that you are installing a fresh/ fully charged battery c. Without the memory card, turn your camera on. 3. Please test with the a different battery If you do not have access to another battery Try these steps instead: Please take the battery out of the camera. b. Insert the charger into the unit from the main socket and turn the camera on. If the camera works you will need to replace the battery. If you camera doesn?t switch on you will need to order a No power repair or a new cable. Please also try to upload new firmware: Connect the camera with the computer. Turn the camera on. Click onto the link and follow the instructions. http://www.kodak.com/global/mul/service/downloads/DownloadLookup.jhtml?pq-path=11033/11261&product=EKN032924 If you're still experiencing problems. In order to organise your repair or Trade up please Contact KODAK: http://www.kodak.com/eknec/PageQuerier.jhtml?pq-path=14563&pq-locale=en_US&_requestid=3490