Olymous FE-150 Camera charger

No, you cannot charge the battery in the camera via the USB port. You need to use the LI-40C or LI-41C charger or equivalent.

One source for a replacement charger (along with a battery and a camera case) is
http://www.overstock.com/Electronics/rooCASE-Olympus-Black-Nylon-Case-and-LI40B-42B-Battery-Kit/5285636/product.html

Unisntall the software that came with the camera and reinstall them. If the computer asks for drivers, insert the cd that came along the camera and install the drivers. Alternately, you can use your laptop's card reader port to transfer pictures. Just take out the memory card from the cam and put it in the card reader slot. Have any questions, write back.

go to
http://www.aussie-battery.com/batteries.php/OLYMPUS+FE-150+Digital-Camera-Battery
to buy a battery charger and battery too if need be.

The reset is in the setup menu but since you can't turn it on, that's useless. Are you sure the battery is inserted correctly? Try cleaning the battery contacts in the camera with a cotton swab lightly dampened with rubbing alcohol.

Very few cameras will charge through USB ports. This is only to connect to computer to access pictures. Your camera will not charge via USB. I suggest to many people that using cameras that take AA batteries is the best cameras to buy when traveling. Many camera owner fall victim to different voltage outlets when travelling.

There could be a problem with the battery , the charger or the camera itself. I would recommend you send them to an Olympus service center location for evaluation.

http://olympusamerica.com/cpg_section/cpg_servicerepair.asp

Olympus will charge a flat rate repair fee for this product if beyond the one year factory warranty or the warranty is voided. The cost is $93.85 plus your local sales tax. This covers parts and labor, factory cleaning and diagnostic check, 6 month warranty and the cost of shipping the product back to you is all included in that price.

Sounds as if this may be a repair issue with the camera. You may want to call Olympus customer service to discuss their repair policy. Their telephone number is 800-622-6372 option 2 and then option 3.

This camera doesn't have a charger built into it. You can only recharge the battery using an external battery charger.

These cameras can't be charged via the USB because there is no charger built into the camera. You will need to buy a new charger.

Lithium Ion Battery Charger (LI-41C )
$39.99
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