20 Most Recent Samsung S1050 Digital Camera - Page 2 Questions & Answers

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Thanks for using FixYa. With the camera closed and off point it straight up (lens towards the ceiling) and hit the power button while holding down the shutter release. When the camera opened, it immediately tried to focus for the picture it was told to take, and apparently it forced the lens to move.
You can also try blowing compressed air around the lens cover to clean it. Now slide a thin strip of paper between the lens cover shutters and the outer support ring and move it around 360 degrees. This will clear the debris stuck there.

With the lens barrel extended and pointed downward, tap the lens barrel with a pencil while you extend and retract the lens by powering the camera on and off. Repeat these steps several times to resolve the issue.


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I got the same problem when I rotated a picture on my camera using my computer and then tried to view it using the camera. after some research I got to know that cameras can't read a picture after it has been edited out of the camera.
You would also get this message if the memory card is damaged following extensive use (which is quite natural with flash memory) in which case you would have to buy a new card.

backup your data from the memory card and then format it. it may solve your problm

Not sure if you mean the automatic lens cover, or the actual lens shutter, so here's fixes for both:
Stuck automatic lens cover
Stuck shutter

Look at the memory card. SD cards have a slide switch along one edge. The position farthest from the contacts locks the card, protecting it from writes. The position nearest the contacts unlocks the card.

1/ Turn off the Camera
2/ Remove the memory card
3/ Clean it with a piece of clothe and a little alcohol
4/ Install the memory card and turn on your Camera.
Also make sure that there is still space on your memory card. Otherwise delete some unnecessary pictures.
If the above steps do not work, back up all the files on your memory card to a computer, then using the camera, format the memory card.

The first thing you should do is to try another usb cable to see if nothing still shows up. If the case is the same, you should comfirm if the camera driver is installed. Right click on my computer and select properties. In the dialogue box that pops up go to harware and under hardware select device manager. then the list of devices on your system will show. Look for for your camera. If you see it, it means the usb cable is working perfectly. If it has a yellow cuation sign next to it, it mans its driver is not installed. You will then need to intall the driver iether from the CD that caame with the Camera or download it from samsung site.

Good luck & God bless!

Remove the memory card, there is a very small slide switch on the side. Slide it to the unlocked position.

Hi. The batteries you use make a huge difference when using this hungry beast. If you use Alkaline batteries, use the most expensive ones you can afford, or if you choose to use rechargeable ones, get the highest mAh rated batteries you can find.
I use a brand I purchased on an on-line auction site, called Intec rated at 2900 mAh. They take an absolute age to charge, but the result is worth it.
Also, make sure the battery type is set correctly in the menu. I don't know if that makes a difference, but it would seem strange to have a menu option for no reason.
If you use poor quality batteries, the green led may come on but faintly, and the lens will not come out correctly.

Fixing a Lens Error on a Digital Camera

This has to be THE most common failure mode for a digital camera. Some common error messages that might show up on the LCD's of cameras with this problem include "E18 lens error", or "lens error, restart camera". Some cameras might show nothing at all, but merely make a beeping noise as the lens goes out, then in, then the camera shuts off. Sometimes the lens won't even move.

The problem is actually quite common throughout all camera brands. Usually it's sand or grit interfering with the lens extension mechanism. Or the camera's been dropped with the lens extended. Or the camera has been powered on, but the lens had been blocked preventing its extension. Or the battery ran down with the lens extended. Believe it or not, one BIG contributor to lens errors is using a camera case. Sand, gunk, case fibers, etc... accumulate at the bottom of the case. These materials love to cling to the camera by electrostatic build-up from the camera rubbing against the side of the case (especially those cases with soft fibrous intreriors). Once these materials work their way into the lens mechanism, that's all she wrote. I have many cameras, and NEVER use a case for this very reason.

A camera owner that suffers this problem may have no recourse for having the camera repaired. Many camera makers will not honor repairing this problem under warranty as they claim it is due to impact damage to the camera, or sand or debris getting into the lens gearing mechanism (neither of which is covered under warranty). The quoted repair cost is usually close to or more than what the camera is actually worth.

Fortunately, about half the cameras that suffer this failure can easily be fixed by one of the following methods. None of these methods involve opening the camera, although some have potential to cause other damage to the camera if excessively done. If the camera is still under warranty, before trying any of these, please please first contact your camera's maker to see if they'll cover the repair, or to determine how much they'll charge for the repair. Who knows, you might get lucky. But if they quote you a number that's higher than the value of your camera, you may want to consider the following methods.

The methods are listed in the order of risk of damaging your camera. Thus make sure you try them in the listed order. And remember, these fixes (especially #6 and 7) should only be considered for a camera that's out of warranty, who's cost of repair would be excessive, and would otherwise be considered for disposal if unrepaired:

Fix #1: Remove the batteries from the camera, wait a few minutes. Put a fresh set of batteries back in (preferably rechargeable NiMH 2500mah or better) and turn the camera on. If that didn't work, try pressing and holding the Function or OK button while turning the camera on.

Fix #2: Remove the batteries, then remove the memory card. Then install new batteries, and turn on the camera. If you get an Error E30, it means you don't have a memory card installed, so turn it off, slip in the memory card and turn it on one last time.

Fix #3: Insert the cameras Audio/Video (AV) cable, and turn the camera on. Inserting this cable ensures that the camera's LCD screen remains off during the start process. Thus extra battery power is available to the camera's lens motor during startup. This extra power can be useful in overcoming grit or sand particals that may be jamming the lens. If the AV cable doesn't fix the lens error by itself, consider keeping this cable installed while trying fixes 4, 5, and 7 as a means to provide extra help to these fixes. But note that I DON'T recommend keeping the cable installed during Fix 6 as you may damage the AV port while tapping the camera. Reinsert the cable only AFTER tapping the camera.

Fix #4: Place the camera flat on its back on a table, pointed at the ceiling. Press and hold the shutter button down, and at the same time press the power-on button. The idea is that the camera will try to autofocus while the lens is extending, hopefully seating the lens barrel guide pins in their slots.

Fix #5: Blow compressed air in the gaps around the lens barrels with the idea of blowing out any sand or grit that may be in there jamming the lens. Other variations include blowing with a hair dryer in "no heat" setting, or sucking the gaps with a vacuum (careful with this one).

Now we're entering into the realm of potentially damaging your camera in conducting the fix. There is definitely some risk here, so take care when conducting the following two fixes.

Fix #6: Repeatedly tap the padded/rubber usb cover on a hard surface with the intent of dislodging any particles that may be jamming the lens. Other variations include hitting a side of the camera against the palm of your hand. A lot of people have reported success with this method. HOWEVER, there is also some potential for damaging or dislodging internal components with this method, such as unseating ribbon cables, or cracking LCD screens.

Fix #7: Try forcing the lens. More people have reported success with this method than with any of the other methods. HOWEVER, there's obviously some potential for damaging your camera by using this method. Variations include gently pulling, rotating, and/or twisting the lens barrel while hitting the power button. Attempt to gently straighten or align the barrel if it's crooked or twisted. Another variation includes looking for uneven gaps around the lens barrel, and then pushing on the side of the lens barrel that has the largest gap (note pushing the lens barrel all the way in is NOT recommended as it may become stuck there). While doing any of the above, listen for a click that indicates that the lens barrel guide pins may have reseated in their guide slots. If you hear this click, immediately stop and try the camera.

Please forgive me if I am being stupid but those 2400ah batteries have to be charged before use - I assume that was done.
The first thing I would have done would be to try another set of alkaline batteries as the originals could be discharged.
This is solution is probably too obvious to be true but then you never know.

Sounds like you may never formatted the memory card in your camera. This is important to setup the needed file handling structure for the camera to use. Insert the card in the camera, and format it IN THE CAMERA using its format feature located in the menus. Note that this will also totally erase the cvard, so only do this if you have recovered or backed up the pictures from the card. If the pictures can't be accessed normally, use recovery software.

Press right on the multiselector (marked with a one-handed clock).

You can download the manual from
http://downloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/200802/20080204145832796_S1050_English.pdf

Consider NOT connecting your camera to your computer.

The best way to download pictures from your camera to your computer involves removing the memory card from the camera and plugging it into a card reader (either built-in to the computer or connected via USB or FireWire). This is likely to be faster than connecting the camera to the computer, and won't run down your camera's batteries.

Once the card is plugged in, it will appear to your computer as a removable drive. You can use the operating system's drag&drop facility to copy pictures from the card to the computer's hard drive. Or you can use any photo cataloging program.

the focus is probley not focused and the camera has a program to prevent u taking pics when its not focused or is focusing at the time u press the button.
( and its a stupid concept) or if u been taking many pics within a short time like a pic every 2 secs ur memory card speed may not be able to keep up with the pics being downloaded to it. temporaily making it so the camera will not take pics untill the others are on the card.

make sure u partaly press down the picture button so the camera will go into auto focus mode. when it beeps ( most cameras beep) u can take the shot.

the same happend with me, use lithium batteries, it worked for me, but it drains them too quickly. normal batteries are not strong enough.

I don't know why but a couple of months later my lens got stuck open and my cam will turn on, the green light will come on but nothing will happen.

If it happens too you too please respond.

Forget the camera. Use a card reader instead.

its probably that this is a motherboard error, if the camera are dropped or have received a pressure. this is not a good signal. have you see if the lenns prove to open in the moment taht you turn on the camera??
if you hear a little rumor of the lens....is probably that this is a lens damage. if you hear nothing its possible that is lens damage or motherboard damage. to first control better that the batterie charger dont are faulty??? it s possible that the batterie are new but the charger dont charge the batteries proper . if batterie and charger is ok. this is a charatteristic, lens or motherboard failure. its important to find a onest camera repairer. to open the camera and look if the camera have eletronic damage, or only a faul contact problem, from a internal contact flat. good luck