EasyShare M853 Digital Camera: I am trying to upload pictures I took last night f...

main board problem or related signal error.

Try resetting the camera by removing the battery for 15mins then insert a fully charged battery back into the camera and then turn it on.

Yes...use a card reader.

Maybe, the batteries need to be changed to new ones.
Try to use Li ion batteries as recommended by Kodak.

go to kodak center os showroom and look for univerasl charger to charge your battery and for the usb you can buy card reader to interface you camera to your pc

You can download a PDF version of the manual and order a battery charger from http://www.kodak.com/global/en/service/products/ekn032921.jhtml?pq-path=11249/11251 for the M853 and http://www.kodak.com/global/en/service/products/ekn034144.jhtml?pq-path=11254 for the M883.

try to format the card in the camera. Afterwards, try taking pictures again.

This camera is nine years old. It is worn out. Replace it.

When you connect the camera to the PC through USB, you should see the Scanner and Camera Wizard. It gives you the option to transfer pictures and videos to another location on your system. It won't do if if you don't have the room on your HDD.

Sounds like the same problem as with the samsung digimax 401... Internal memory. Insert a memory stick and hopefully the camera will come back to life,no?