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jazelle welch Posted on Apr 04, 2007

Error 2 message

I have a Vivitar vivicam 8300s, when ever I put it on it keep displaying an error 2 message on the screen. what does that mean? also the lense is constantly pushed out in would not retract back. what can i do?

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  • Anonymous Feb 07, 2008

    the same realy but never like thos. i usally just turn in on then off but when i try that noting happens. anyone have a answere or my mum will kill me

  • Saveria Garcia Apr 07, 2008

    I have a Vivitar vivicam 8300s, when ever I put it on it keep displaying an error 2 message on the screen,with red light blinking. what does that mean? also the zoom lense is constantly pushed out in would not retract back. what can i do?



    Note: the solution viewed is one and not satisfactory. Please provide technical support or direct url links to solve the problem.

    Thanks,

    reni7

  • Elizabeth197 May 21, 2008

    Showing an error message 2 and the lens wont go back in and I cant take any pictures.

    Phone Vivitar and they didn't even offer to fix it just said to send it in and they would get money from me and give me an upgrade!

  • Anonymous Nov 23, 2008

    I have this problem on a Vivcam 4000

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Anonymous

I have the same camera, but not the error message. My lens occasionally will get "stuck" out. I have found that removing the battery for a few minutes then re-installing it will "reset" the camera and the lens will retract when the power button is pressed. This "fix" does not always work.
A call to Vivitar only results in the suggestion that you send it in for repair.

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The problem is that the lens has become stuck in the barrel. There are some DIY solutions you could try, but the probability is that you will have to get it fixed by a professional.

Use these at own risk as it may further damage the camera.

Firstly , try connecting your ac adapter or usb cable.

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