Digital cameras have seen a great boom since the invention of Polaroids. Almost every household has a digital camera these days. Perhaps that's not the case with you and you just bought yourself a new digital camera. You're excited about taking pictures and follow all the steps in the manual properly. But something goes wrong when you're actually taking a picture or maybe it didn't come out the way you wanted. Now what? First thing would be to check the important troubleshooting section in the manual provided with the camera. If you still can't fix the issue(s) with your digital camera, take a look at these quick fixes to any problems you may encounter. Troubleshooting your Digital Camera Before you get more frustrated and regret buying your digital camera, try out the functions cited below. Tip #1: If you feel that the image quality is not good, you might want to check the lens for dirt and clean it thoroughly with the kit that is available in the market. Also check what settings are selected. Tip #2: The camera stores images in the memory cards. Make sure that the card is formatted before clicking pictures and the memory card is in the camera while taking pictures. Tip #3: Charge your camera properly. If the battery goes low while processing the picture, chances are that the picture or the video may not be stored in the card. That's one of the common errors that occur while taking pictures. Tip #4: If you are unable to take pictures at times, make sure that the mode is set properly and it is not in the playback mode. Make some space in the memory card before you start clicking. You can transfer the pictures on the computer. Tip #5: If the flash on your digital camera doesn't work, check the batteries and wait for the flash to charge. Troubleshoot Problems With Your Digital Camera If you have any technical difficulties, there are techniques you can use to fix them before you rush to your nearest digital cameras help desk. If you are interested, you could also go through the write-up on how does a digital camera work on Buzzle. Tip #1: At times, many of us forget to charge the camera completely. If the camera is not turning on, make sure that the batteries are charged fully. And if that's not the case, connect the camera to the AC supply or the adapter of the battery. Tip #2: If your camera gets wet, turn the camera off. Make sure you unplug it from the power supply, remove the batteries and the memory card. Let the camera dry for at least a day before starting the camera again. Tip #3: If you feel that the camera is using a lot of battery, try to minimize the usage of LCD and use the view finder. Since, LCD uses a lot of battery power, make sure you have long-lasting and durable batteries that suit your digital camera. Regular batteries don't work as much as the ones recommended by the manufacturer or the heavy duty ones. Tip #4: Due to low battery or improper focus, the screen might keep turning off on its own. If the battery is low, replace or recharge them and check the focus settings. During winter, also try warming the battery in your pockets or the palm of your hand, and then insert them into the camera and start clicking. Tip #5: If you are unable to connect the camera to the computer, try using the AC adapter when you are transferring the pictures directly to the computer. On the computer, make sure you have updated version of the software and the drivers. If you are connecting via serial port, make sure there are no conflicts. If your camera connects to the computer via fire wire, first, turn the computer on and then the camera. Next, attach the cable from your camera to the computer. Make sure that you don't turn off the camera while the cable is still attached to it. Tip #6: If the camera is unable to recognize the memory card, make sure that the card is not corrupt and is properly inserted. Also check if the memory card is not write-protected. These were some helpful tips to solve any errors or issues in your digital camera. If there are any other problems besides the ones mentioned above, you can refer to the forums on the manufacturer's website. Or else, take it to an authentic service center for repairs to check for any damages.