AC adapter When using an AC adapter, does the camera turn OFF or go into stand-by mode?

1. Remove the batteries from the camera then clean the battery contacts
2. Remove the memory card
3. Insert the battery back on the camera in correct position
4. Place the camera in Auto Mode (auto mode is the green camera icon on the dialing mode)
5. Try to turn it ON (if still doesn't turn ON)
6. Charge the camera plug the USB AC adapter into a working power outlet.
7. Connect the USB cable to your camera and to the USB AC adapter.
8. Camera will charge until light turns off or (up to 3hours) then test the camera if it will turn ON
9. You can also check http://www.kodak.com/go/usbcharging
10.You can also follow the steps on this website www.kodak.com/go/stepbystep

**Contact Kodak support line 1 800 235 6325 (23KODAK)
kodak camera warranty is one year from the date of purchase or from the manufacturing date which ever is longer

Link to user manual

No you can't turn off this feature

Nathan Petersen June 17th, 2005, 04:03 PM Is there away to turn the auto power off off. I dont think there is, just thought I'd ask, thanks. Don Palomaki June 17th, 2005, 08:47 PM Not on the original XL1. It will drop into STANDBY from PAUSE if there is a tape in the transport after around 5 minutes. If there is NOT a tape in the camcorder it will not not drop into STANDBY but will remain operating as a camera. Xander Christ June 17th, 2005, 09:25 PM Canon suggests that the only way to keep the XI from shutting off is to use the AC adapter as the power source, not the battery. I haven't tried it, so I don't know if it's true. Don Palomaki June 18th, 2005, 07:33 AM True - in that when using the battery, the camcorder will shut down when the battery runs out of available charge. However, using the A/C adapter does not prevent the XL1 from going into standby if a tape is in the camcorder. Nathan Petersen June 18th, 2005, 04:52 PM Canon suggests that the only way to keep the XI from shutting off is to use the AC adapter as the power source, not the battery. I haven't tried it, so I don't know if it's true.

No it still does it with the AC adapter, Im not even using the battery. It makes no sense to have the auto power off when shooting indoors while using the AC adapter, its just stupid. Don Palomaki June 19th, 2005, 05:59 AM Again, the key point is having a tape in the XL1. After about 5 minuts it goes into Standby mode (not the same as turning the power off with the dial). This is a carryover from pure consumer camcorders - to save battery and reduce damage to tape and head wear from a camcorder left in pause mode for a long time.

Pro users complained, so the XL1s had an option to disable this feature so that only the tape transport (VCR portion) is turned off after 5 minutes, the camera head continues to run. link to above thread

Hi,

Check the batteries.



These camera's require Alkaline batteries too.


Connect camera to an AC adapter.


Remove all batteries, sd cards, disconnect AC adapter, wait a minute,



re-insert batteries and reconnect adapter. lay flat on the table.



Turn on the camera.



Using the mains power gives more power to the lens motor too,



Sit it on a table with ac mains in, turn on while flat on it's back, hopefully it will

Turn on and auto-focus for you.



You could blow the camera with "canned air" too, to release any particles on the camera



The smallest particle in the lens barrel, will jam up the lens and system to a stand still.


If problem persists, i am afraid, you need to seek professional on site or send the unit for repair.

Hope i helped you.

Thanks for using ' Fixya ' and have a nice day!!

Reset the camera

1. Turn off the camera, if possible.
2. If an SD memory card is installed, remove the card.
3. Remove power from the camera as described below:
• If you are using only batteries for power, open the battery/memory card door and remove both batteries.
• If you are using only the HP AC power adapter, disconnect it from the camera.
• If you are using both batteries and the HP AC power adapter, remove both batteries and the power adapter.
4. Wait for 15 seconds. Then reinsert the batteries and close the battery/memory card door or reconnect the HP AC power adapter to the camera. If you are using both batteries and AC power, try each method separately.

Turn the camera on and off. If the issues is not resolved do the following

Connect the camera to the optional AC power supply

1. Connect the camera to the optional AC power supply. Ensure that the AC power supply is connected to a working power outlet.
2. Try turning the camera on.

• If the issue is resolved , you do not need to continue with the rest of the instructions in this document.

If the is not resolved ,then repeat setps 1 to 4 abiove but remove the batteries and keep the AC power adapter connected.

(In addition to the batteries provided with the camera, the following types of battery can be used. Choose the power source best suited to the situation.
AA alkaline batteries/ Oxyride batteries
The number of pictures that you can take may vary considerably depending on the
battery manufacturer and shooting conditions.
AA NiMH batteries (rechargeable batteries)
Olympus NiMH batteries are rechargeable and economical. For details, refer to the instruction manual for your charger.
(Lithium battery packs (CR-V3) and AA manganese (zinc-carbon) batteries
cannot be used.
(Power consumption by the camera varies depending on which functions are used.
(Power is consumed continuously during the conditions described below causing
batteries to become exhausted quickly.
• The zoom is used repeatedly.
• The shutter button is pressed halfway repeatedly in shooting mode, activating the auto focus.
• The monitor is left on for an extended period of time.
• The camera is connected to a computer or printer.
(The battery life varies greatly depending on the type of battery, manufacturer,
shooting conditions, etc. Because of this, there may be cases where the camera
turns itself off without displaying the battery level warning, or displays the battery
level warning sooner than usual.

The camera also has an optional accessory of an AC adapter that can be used as an alternative power source. It is model number E-7AU.
An AC adapter is useful for time-consuming tasks such as image downloads to
a computer or when running a slideshow for a long period of time.
To use the AC adapter with this camera, the optional multi-adapter (CB-MA1) is
necessary. Do not use any other AC adapter with this camera.
Note
• Do not remove or load the battery or connect or disconnect the AC adapter or
multi-adapter while the camera is on or the camera is connected to the other
equipment. Doing so could affect the camera’s internal settings or functions.
• The AC adapter can be used within the range of AC 100 V to AC 240 V (50/60
Hz). When using the shape of abroad, you may need a plug adapter to convert
the plug to match the AC wall outlet. For details, ask at your local electrical shop
or travel agent.
• Do not use travel voltage converters as they could damage the AC adapter.

Have Sony DSC-P73 with exact problem. Only turns on in SETUP mode and when switches to all other modes camera shuts off usually with lens extended. Have tried new batteries - new memory stick - new everything and nothing helped. I just took out the batteries and attached the AC ADAPTER and all works perfectly now so problem is with either batteries - battery compartment or battery connections. As long as you do not need a "PORTABLE" camera, using AC Adapter solves this problem :)

There is a very very easy way to fix this problem..

This can happen if...
1.) If the battery dies when the camera lens is open (and you close it manually, or sometimes, even if you dont.)
2.) If you used a AC adapter with too much voltage or not enough. (this can happen even if you used the correct voltage, refrain from using AC adapters at all)
... all together its ethier a voltage or camera lens problem...

TIPS:
1.)NEVER PUSH THE LENS IN AFTER CAMERA DIES, BUY A NEW BATTERY IMMEDIATLY AND TURN IT BACK ON, CLOSING THE LENS!

2.)NEVER USE AN AC ADAPTER, USE A RECHARGEABLE BATTERY OR A REGULAR BATTERY!

..to fix this...

Do as i say..

1.) Remove battery
2.) Remove front plate (screw driver may be needed)
3.) Check all gears, make sure they are correctly fitted in place)
4.) Move the gear manually to make the lens come out.
5.) keep it out, put the front plate back together.
6.) reinsert the battery, turn it on.


or...
1.) Remove the battery.
2.) Wait about 6-8 hours.
3.) Reinsert the battery.

or...
1.) Remove the battery.
2.) Try hooking it up through AC adapter, put correct voltage.
3.) Try turning it on.
4.) Remove AC adapter, reinsert battery.
5.) Turn it on.



Hopefully all this information helped,

No, Minolta cannot guarantee the compatibility of any third party AC Adapters. We recommend the use of Minolta AC Adapters, AC-1L, and AC-2L. Any damage caused to the camera as a result of use of a third party AC Adapter may void your warranty.

Yes. When using an AC adapter, please use the one suitable for the voltage level of your destination country. North America, Taiwan: AC adapter AC-1L; Europe (except UK) and Singapore: AC adapter AC-2L; UK and Hong Kong: AC adapter AC-2L; Japan: AC adapter AC-1L. You may have to switch video output mode between PAL and NTSC to view images on the television.

When the power is provided through AC adapter, the camera will NOT automatically turn OFF or go into stand-by mode. This is useful when using the camera in a studio environment.