How do I fix a Kodak EasyShare camera that says internal memory is full?
Answer
Turn the camera off, remove batteries for about two minutes, power on, and press Review/Play instead of opening setup menus. Offload photos to a computer, then delete or format only after your files are safe.
Before you start: stop right away if…
- Formatting or deleting before backup permanently removes photos.
- Use the correct USB cable and avoid forcing connectors.
Follow these steps
Power-reset the camera
Turn the camera off, remove the batteries for about two minutes, then reinsert them and turn the camera on.
You should see: The camera boots to a more responsive state.
Open Review/Play instead of menus
Press the Review or Play button to browse pictures rather than trying to enter setup menus first.
You should see: Stored photos appear even if memory-full warnings continue.
Copy photos to a computer
Connect the camera with its USB cable or remove the SD card if pictures are stored there, then copy all photos to the computer before deleting anything.
You should see: Photos are safely saved on the computer.
Free internal memory after backup
In Review, delete transferred photos or use the camera format option for internal memory only after confirming the backup. Retest shooting a new picture.
You should see: The internal memory is full message clears and new photos save.
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Extra tips
What to look for: Internal memory is full on a Kodak EasyShare camera, with difficulty using menus
Before you change anything: Do not format until photos are copied to a computer. Have a USB cable or card reader ready if the camera supports one. Use fresh batteries so the camera does not power off mid-transfer. Keep the camera still while reviewing images.