Digital Cameras (Testing) - Revision history

Psullivan: /* Processing Discarded Cameras */

2012-08-18T19:36:30Z

Processing Discarded Cameras

Psullivan at 19:34, 18 August 2012

2012-08-18T19:34:58Z

Psullivan at 19:23, 18 August 2012

2012-08-18T19:23:50Z

Psullivan at 19:23, 18 August 2012

2012-08-18T19:23:02Z

Psullivan at 18:15, 18 August 2012

2012-08-18T18:15:30Z

Psullivan: Created page with "{{draft}} ==Sorting and Preparation== Sort cameras and accessories into bins by brand. While sorting, do the following: *Inspect for obvious physical damage. A small scuff or sc…"

2012-08-18T18:03:07Z

Created page with "{{draft}} ==Sorting and Preparation== Sort cameras and accessories into bins by brand. While sorting, do the following: *Inspect for obvious physical damage. A small scuff or sc…"

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{{draft}}
==Sorting and Preparation==

Sort cameras and accessories into bins by brand. While sorting, do the following:
*Inspect for obvious physical damage. A small scuff or scratch on the casing should be fine, but discard any cameras with denting or cracks/gaps in the housing.
*Check labeling for supported resolution and discard any cameras at or below 4 megapixels.
*Discard all Casio brand cameras.

Select a single brand once they are sorted and separate the cameras from accessories. While doing this check the cameras for batteries and memory cards and do the following with them:
*Place proprietary batteries with camera accessories.
*Test standard batteries; keep the ones with a good charge for use in testing and place the dead ones aside to be recycled.
*Give all memory cards to a Free Geek staff member immediately.

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 #Check all hatches, flaps, etc. for any installed batteries or memory cards and remove them; give any found memory cards to staff.
 #Break off the battery hatch cover '''cautiously'''; a good pair of pliers should do the trick, just be sure to break any plastic pieces away from your face or anyone else.
-#Proprietary batteries can be retained for use in another camera; place them in the bin with the match brand cameras/accessories.
+#Proprietary batteries can be retained for use in another camera; place them in the bin with the same brand's cameras/accessories.
 #Standard batteries should be tested and kept for reuse if they're viable or sorted into the appropriate battery recycling bins by the warehouse check-in station.
 #Cameras and hatch covers should be placed in a bin in front of CBM in the warehouse to be re-checked by recycling staff.

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 {{draft}}
 ==Sorting and Preparation==
-Sort cameras and accessories into bins by brand. While sorting, do the following:
+Sort cameras and accessories into bins by brand. While sorting:
 *Inspect for obvious physical damage. A small scuff or scratch on the casing should be fine, but discard any cameras with denting or cracks/gaps in the housing.
 *Check labels for supported resolution and discard any cameras at or below 4 megapixels.
 *Discard all Casio brand cameras.
-Select a single brand once they are sorted and separate the cameras from accessories. While doing this check the cameras for batteries and memory cards and do the following with them:
+Select a single brand once they are sorted and separate the cameras from accessories. While sorting:
-*Check to see if there is an available charger for any proprietary battery you remove and plug in the battery to charge for use during testing. Proprietary batteries without a charger should be placed with other accessories.
+*Remove proprietary batteries and check for an available charger for them. If a charger is available then plug it in with the battery to charge for use during testing. Proprietary batteries without a charger should be placed with other accessories.
-*Test standard batteries; keep the ones with a good charge for use in testing and place the dead ones aside to be recycled.
+*Remove standard batteries and test them; keep the ones with a good charge for use in testing and place the dead ones aside to be recycled.
-*Give all memory cards to a Free Geek staff member immediately.
+*Give all memory cards/sticks to a Free Geek staff member immediately.
 ==Functionality Testing==
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 ==Bundling for the Store==
 ==Processing Discarded Cameras==

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 #Check the camera's screen. Are there any error messages or other warnings?
 ##If "Lens Error", "Restart Camera", or anything similar appears then discard the camera.
-##If "No Storage", "Insert Card", or anything similar appears then try replacing the installed memory card/stick. If the second card is still not detected then discard the camera.
+##If "No Storage", "Insert Card", or anything similar appears then try replacing the installed memory card/stick. If the second card is still not detected then discard the camera. '''Note''': Some cameras have internal memory and will not immediately report if removable storage is not detected; in this case check through the menu system and look for an indicator that the installed memory is accessible.
 ##If the display is blank then check any buttons or knobs on the camera to make sure it's in the correct operation mode to be acting as a viewfinder or displaying pictures. Discard if it's still blank after confirming these settings.
 ##If the display is distorted, scrambled, or otherwise unusable as a viewfinder or to display pictures then discard the camera.

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 Sort cameras and accessories into bins by brand. While sorting, do the following:
 *Inspect for obvious physical damage. A small scuff or scratch on the casing should be fine, but discard any cameras with denting or cracks/gaps in the housing.
-*Check labeling for supported resolution and discard any cameras at or below 4 megapixels.
+*Check labels for supported resolution and discard any cameras at or below 4 megapixels.
 *Discard all Casio brand cameras.
 Select a single brand once they are sorted and separate the cameras from accessories. While doing this check the cameras for batteries and memory cards and do the following with them:
-*Check to see if there is an available charger for any proprietary battery you remove
+*Check to see if there is an available charger for any proprietary battery you remove and plug in the battery to charge for use during testing. Proprietary batteries without a charger should be placed with other accessories.
 *Test standard batteries; keep the ones with a good charge for use in testing and place the dead ones aside to be recycled.
 *Give all memory cards to a Free Geek staff member immediately.
 ==Functionality Testing==
 ==Bundling for the Store==
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 #Standard batteries should be tested and kept for reuse if they're viable or sorted into the appropriate battery recycling bins by the warehouse check-in station.
 #Cameras and hatch covers should be placed in a bin in front of CBM in the warehouse to be re-checked by recycling staff.