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Won't turn on! Possible lens problem?

My camera went dead while on, the lens fully extended. I don't know if maybe it got bumped or something while in this state ... but when I put batteries in it and try to turn the camera on, the green light just blinks a few times, emits a strange beep a couple times, and then turns off. There have been a couple times where it will appear to turn on, just to shut off after a few seconds. In an attempt to fix this problem, I've managed to get the lens half retracted. Think maybe that I've just jammed it even further ... It was a Christmas present, so of course no reciept and I threw the box away. There goes the free replacement. HELP!

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  • Jessica Jan 06, 2008

    I had the same problem with my camera, except for, after numerous times of trying to turn the camera on and off, the shutter finally closed. My camera is stll not working though, Sometimes I am able to review pictures for a few seconds, but then the camera shuts off again. It will also let me turn the camera on to take pictures but shuts off as soon as I hit the shutter button. The only thing I've tried was changing the batteries and turning the camera on and off, I'm afraid I'll mess it up more...

  • RagellX Feb 03, 2008

    I have the same problem. The lens is fully extended and when i try to ruen it on the green light blinks a few times, but thats it. I don't know what to do.

  • dancer_5 Feb 09, 2008

    my camera has the same problem. i was at a dance taking pictures and all the sudden it quit working. the lens is half extended and when i turn it on the green light flashes (after about 5 minutes it will let me see the screen but i cannot take pictures or do anything on the camera) then it makes a weird beeping sound and shuts off. ive tried changing the batteries, taking out the memory card and blowing on the inside to clean it out, hooking it up to the computer and trying to sync my photos but nothing works. ive only had it for about 2-3 months :(

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My daughter just had this problem with her camera. The camera was off with the lens barrel extended. When I looked at it closely, I noticed that the inner part of the lens barrel was at a slight angle to the camera. I pushed firmly on the low side of the inner part of the barrel, and it popped the rest of the way out. Camera works fine now. Good luck!

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Check the batteries... make sure they are alkaline. :)

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We have the exact same problem. Batteries died and lens is extended. But with new batteries it will not power-up. Green light blinks and then shuts off. Tech support suggested if you have the receipt and it shows no signs of abuse send it in.

However, if it was purchased in the past 12 months even without the receipt they can verify the DOB by the serial number and perform a one time warranty if it is approved.

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If you have manually tried to adjust the lens then it is ruined - these are very fine mechanisms manual fiddling usually fixes them -for good. A repair is not usually an option Check the Polaroid tech support team first of course. But the cost of shipping/insurance and inspection plus the lack of parts will make it a fruitless task Christmas is but 6 months away though. ;-)

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