20 Most Recent Kodak EasyShare C663 Digital Camera Questions & Answers

You have a cracked or stripped gear. If you ever took it to the beach it likely got sand inside. Even a little. You should try blowing out the gaps with compressed air from a can of air duster. If that doesnt work, you need it repaired

Yes. It's broken.

I would check your C663 manual to make sure your camera is capable of reading a 16GB card. Because thats a fairly large drive for such a a legacy camera I would also insert the card in your PC and format it there to make sure it is functional. Maybe copy some files on it and delete it to make sure the card is working properly.

Probably this old chat may help you to resolve your problem.
From site:
http://www.digitalcamera-hq.com/products/kodak-easyshare-c663

Kodak EasyShare C663 Specifications

• 6 megapixels
• 3x optical zoom / 5x digital zoom
• autofocus
• auto exposure
• JPEG file format
• ISO 100-400
• 2 AA batteries
• movie mode w/sound
• 2.5" LCD screen
• Part Number:C663
• Release Date:Jan 12, 2006

chrissy66 (12/10/2007)reply to this comment (by James DeRuvo - 12/12/2007)Sounds to me like your lens may have come out of alignment. Was it dropped recently? Since your camera is still under warranty, the best thing you can do is have Kodak should fix it. If your camera is out of warranty, or if Kodak refuses to repair it for free, the one thing you can try is to try resetting the camera.

Kodak is also of the opinion that lens errors also occur when you use batteries not recommended by Kodak.

I recently chatted with a kodak specialist about this issue and he recommends changing your batteries to NiMh rechargeable batteries. These are the batteries that the camera is designed to use and using other types - like alkalines, can often cause the lens error to occur. If that doesn't work, then the camera indeed does need repair.

Rechargeable Ni-MH Batteries (AA Size): These Ni-MH AA batteries last up to twice as long as alkaline batteries when used in your Digital Camera - and you can recharge them up to 1000 times in our rapid charger.

Oxy-Alkaline Digital Camera Battery (AA Size).



CRV3 Lithium Batteries: A non-rechargeable battery designed specifically for today's feature-rich cameras. This battery is the obvious choice for speed performance, and long life. It delivers faster flash recycle times and lasts up to 10% longer than our previous design!



Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery Pack: Provides exceptional capacity with its 2.5 hour fast charge cycle time; can be recharged up to 1000 times in the EasyShare Camera Dock or EasyShare Rapid Charger,

The C663 works with SD cards. Your 4GB card is actually an SDHC (Secure Digital High Capacity) card. While SDHC cards will fit into SD slots, they are electronically incompatible and will not work. You need to go with SD cards, 2GB and smaller.

Your camera has a lens error, this is such a common fault that I hope you don't mind me pasting my stock generic answer below. No point in reinventing the wheel!

Stuck lenses are probably the most common reason that compact digital cameras get thrown away, but there's a fair chance of recovering use of your camera again

The fault is commonly caused by dirt or grit blocking the mechanism, or due to it having suffered a recent fall. Another common cause is that the camera was in a pocket or bag and the power button accidentally activated and tried to open the lens against resistance. The mechanism may have simply become dislodged or there may be parts which have broken.

If your camera is still under warranty and has definitely not been subject to misuse then contact the Kodak service department in your country to find out about a free repair. If the warranty has expired though a professional repair will far exceed the cost of replacing your camera. You will therefore have nothing to lose by trying to fix this yourself.

Please click here and you will be taken to an excellent article provided by the Camera Repair website. For the most part, you'll be guided on how to physically manipulate your camera to try and clear the fault. Although the article mentions Canon a few times, the advice applies equally to all cameras with lens errors and is not model-specific.

If the link doesn't work then cut and paste the following address into your browser:-

http://camerarepair.blogspot.com/2007/12/fixing-lens-error-on-digital-camera.html

Good luck, I hope you manage to use this information to fix your camera. Please take a moment to rate the speedy and free answer I have provided for you and any testimonial which you might wish to add is always welcome!

No. The C663 uses SD cards 2GB and smaller, not SDHC cards 4GB and larger.

Insert the card into the camera, go into the menu and find "format"...follow the on-screen instructions.

There must be some problem with your LCD screen.. Replace it!

Hi, there is 2 way to format the memory card.
1. From camera. Select memu then setting then select format. Select the format , then the card will formated.
2. remove the memory card and connect it with PC by using card reader. Then go in my computer. select the card from there , press right click and then press format. If you want to know more ask me again. Thank you.

No it cannot

It means that the joysctick of camera is defective., Please call Precision camera and binocular repair to send the camera for service Its for US support 1 800 665 6515 or you may call kodak 1 800 235 6325 for an alternative options and solutions., Gudluck!

Hi,

1. Turn your camera on.
2. Press the menu button.
3. Select 'Setup' and press Ok.
4. Select 'Sprache' and press Ok.
5. Select 'English' and press Ok.

Then the language will set to english.

the camera has a CCD image sensor, it's not very power efficient - therefore it would have that kind of response if you're trying alkaline batteries (brand new or not).

Please try lithium batteries AA or CRV3. Or you can also try a fully charged Ni-mh batteries. It works all the time! (unless the camera is really in need of a repair - www.kodak.com/go/itg)

First, make sure that the "new" batteries have a full charge. If you don't have a meter to check them with, try using them to power something else. Also, if using rechargeable batteries, make sure that they are the correct type for the camera. NiCd batteries will not work well in a camera that calls for Ni-MH batteries.

If the batteries are OK, your problem may be due to corrosion on the battery connections inside the camera. Remove the batteries and wipe the camera contacts with a clean soft cloth (heavy corrosion may require cleaning with a fine wire brush, steel wool, or fine sandpaper). Remove any specks that may have fallen into the battery compartment during cleaning, then clean and reinstall the batteries.

The above clears about 90% of power-up problems, and I hope it works for you. If not, your camera may have a more serious problem that requires repair by a camera shop or the manufacturer.

Remove the batteries and clean the battery contacts inside the camera with a soft cloth (a heavy buildup on the contacts may require cleaning with a fine wire brush, steel wool, or sandpaper). Remove any residue that the cleaning leaves in the camera, and then reinstall the batteries. This clears most power-on problems, but if yours persists, check the Kodak troubleshooting guide at:

http://www.kodak.com/global/en/service/repair/troubleshooting/troubleshooting.jhtml?pq-path=6198

im not sure on yours but on mine there is a option for copying a picture under the menu just go to the pic you want on the externa. memory and go to your menu find copy picture and then it will copy to it