How to charge kodak c142? is the data cable which is used for copy the pictures to the PC also charge batteries?

Hello Gerald, Do you mean after uploading the photos to your PC ? Try to format the card using the camera set up menu and see if this helps, sounds like the card got corrupted during the upload.

you said you have warranty..... better to return to where you buy it... there is two kinds of problem in that situation.. 1 is the power ic due to some over charging. 2. the zoomlenz mechinical allignment ussually not return in the right position when batt comes dead when it using.

How big is the "something" and does it appear on the pictures when they're downloaded or printed? If it's small and doesn't appear on the pics, don't worry about it. You certainly don't want to pay $100 service charge to have the screen cleaned. If it really bothers you and the camera is really new, take it back.

It would suggest using an SD card to transfer pictures and vids instead of using the USB Link.
You may find greater success doing it this way.

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.

This camera takes AA batteries. I can think of two possible causes for this problem.

New rechargeable batteries are supplied only partially charged. You need to charge them fully before use.

With this kind of battery, it is possible to insert one or both of the batteries the wrong way around. There should be a little +/- graphic or picture of a battery on the compartment to show you which way each battery goes.

Press the Menu button. Use up/down to choose Self-timer, then press OK. Use up/down to choose a setting. The three choices are 10 second delay, 2 second delay, and 2 pictures, where the first one is taken after 10 seconds and a second 8 seconds after that. Press the shutter halfway, then all the way.

Consider 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 any photo cataloging program.

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. Or you can use any photo cataloging program.

You cannot do this with your camera, sorry. Click here for a free download of the advanced user manual, courtesy of Kodak.

Note that although the images themselves cannot be overprinted with a date and time stamp by your camera, the information is still there in the EXIF data of each image file. On your pc, right click (if using Windows) on any picture and select "properties" from the menu. You'll then see various data including the time and date, the camera model, and with many cameras you'll also see details of the shutter speed, aperture, ISO, flash mode, lens zoom setting etc. EXIF data will also usually indicate when the image was last edited.

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