I replaced the battery on the camera with a brand new one and when i place it on the docking station, the battery indicator on the docking station still flashes red. I've checked all connections and the photos will still upload but I don't know how to make the red flashing light stop.
My camera is a Kodak EasyShare Z760 Digital
My Z760 does the same thing. When that happens I run the battery completely down by taking pictures until it shuts down. Then when I put it on the dock it charges properly. Don't leave your camera on the dock all the time and don't try to always keep the battery fully charged--instead it will develop memory and think it needs to be fully charged to run and will give you a low battery signal earlier than it should. Wait until you actually get a low battery signal before charging and it should help, but mine will still give me the red light sometimes. Then I run the battery out like I said before. I hope this information helps. :-)
I just had the same problem. CRC contact cleaner sprayed on the dock connection, placed camera on it, moved it around a few times and it charges fine now. Easy fix. Dirty contacts is all it was.
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Folks, I have a Z760 Kodak as well, and I have been as frustrated as most of you. I do not think it's the battery, as a new battery didn't make a difference. What made the difference was taking the camera off the dock, removing the battery, and then "powering" the camera on (won't come on, of course). Then, putting the battery back in and charging it on the dockstation (Series 3) seems to calm it down. Taking the memory card out when charging seems to help, too. About 6 months ago, there were troubleshooting steps on the Kodak site that led me to this solution. I followed them, and didn't have any problems after that. Recently, though, I was using the camera a lot, and the whole issue started up again. I couldn't find the support page that I found before on the Kodak site, but remembered that it had something to do with powering the camera without the battery in (and maybe without the memory card in, as well). My camera now seems to be charging fine in the docking station (with the battery in and the memory card out). Yep, just went to 3 green bars.
It's a great camera for pictures, but the docking station issues sure are frustrating. Please email me at [email protected], and I'll be happy to help you directly.
This process didn't work for me with my Z812 is, I used to praise Kodak but now I'm waivering on this! $15 to talk to someone to "hopefully" fix your problem?! REALLY?! I'm gonna start researching and find a new camera and its NOT going to be a Kodak!!
I'm still using my Kodak Z760 camera with docking station and here's what seems to work now...I just put it on to charge it and wait for the red lights to start flashing, which is almost guaranteed. I then just lift it up 1/2 and inch and put it back down. Rinse and repeat between 5 and 30 times (don't go crazy with short intervals between repeats). Just do this while you're checking you email or other computer activities and glance over at the power bars every so often. Sometimes this works the first time for me and sometimes it takes many tries, but it does eventually work.
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I ended up cleaning the contacts in both the camera (just push up on the spring-loaded platform that protects the connector) and the dock, where they connect, with a toothpick dipped in alcohol. It was strong and thin enough to reach the contacts and clean them. After doing this, it charges perfectly with the new and old batteries.
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I have this same problem, Z760, using Loading Dock 3 w/ three section charge indicator. Will light one section as green, sometimes two, but after a few seconds to a few minutes, will start flashing red.
same issue as well... i cant seem to find the solution to fix the issue....with this happening my camera is not getting the charge it needs.. i try to go to the website but it says that they dont do phone, email, or tech chat to fix the z760 anymore... does anyone happen to know the fix for this?
I have this same issue, have tried leaving the docking station unplugged as well as removing the battery overnight. We I reconnect and attempt to charge the light will stay green a few minutes then changes to red and the camera is not being charged.
same as all the others. PLEASE HELP. I am thinking of replacing the dock...
I have the same issue described by cyberrick with my Z7590 EasyShare. Will light one secion as green, sometimes two, but after a few seconds will start flashing RED.
I have the same thing going on with my Z812 is! I'm gonna trty this tho and let you know!!
Battery ok and it flashes. Downloads a black square.
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