Cannot open battery door, white screen, can't take pictures
I've had this camera for a few years and it's always worked fine. Never been a problem as far as opening the battery door.
Today I was taking pictures of my son and I set the camera down (didn't drop it!!) to help him with something and when I picked it up to take more pictures....the LCD screen was white. I turned the camera off and on again. The lens doors opened fine, lens came out as usual, but still white screen. Then I tried pressing the button to take a picture (thinking maybe the LCD screen had given out, but I could still take pictures). Nothing happened.
So I tried to open the battery door to take the batteries out (I KNEW it couldn't be dead batteries, because when that happens I can't turn it on/off - the lens stays stuck wherever it happens to be). I cannot open the battery door!
The camera has not gotten wet, has not been dropped, chewed on, swung around...nothing. I have opened that battery door MANY MANY times, so I know how to do it, but it will not budge. Even my husband, trying to use brute strength, could not get it open.
I really can't afford a new camera right now - but my birthday is coming, so maybe if I hint to family I might get one, but the batteries in it are rechargable and I'd like to keep them if I can!
Any help?
Thanks,
Shelly
i dropped the same camera. the battery door didn't seem to open properly. it had come off its hinges. you need to open the screws and slightly take the camera apart then gently but firmly slide the cover into place.
i dropped the same camera. the battery door didn't seem to open properly. it had come off its hinges. you need to open the screws and slightly take the camera apart then gently but firmly slide the cover into place.
Our screen went white a few months back, but we continued taking pictures, because we discovered we could use the viewfinder and the pictures still came out the same. Granted, it was a pain to not be able to preview the pictures (a luxury that most digital camera users likely take for granted), but it was better than paying for another camera.
Then one day, we accidentally dropped the camera. We were worried about the damages, so we turned it on to try to take a picture. To our surprise, the screen was back to normal!
Now, we're having the battery door issue. We went to replace the batteries today and the door won't budge. We have never had any issues with the battery door, so we were completely surprised. I had an online chat with a "Sony Analyst", and he recommended sending the camera to TX, so they could repair it. But I'm not sure if we're going to go that route or just buy a new camera or drop it again. :)
I'll be interested to see if anyone else comes up with a better solution.Our screen went white a few months back, but we continued taking pictures, because we discovered we could use the viewfinder and the pictures still came out the same. Granted, it was a pain to not be able to preview the pictures (a luxury that most digital camera users likely take for granted), but it was better than paying for another camera.
Then one day, we accidentally dropped the camera. We were worried about the damages, so we turned it on to try to take a picture. To our surprise, the screen was back to normal!
Now, we're having the battery door issue. We went to replace the batteries today and the door won't budge. We have never had any issues with the battery door, so we were completely surprised. I had an online chat with a "Sony Analyst", and he recommended sending the camera to TX, so they could repair it. But I'm not sure if we're going to go that route or just buy a new camera or drop it again. :)
I'll be interested to see if anyone else comes up with a better solution.
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The LCD screen has just come unattached. Take a pencil with an eraser and press on the lower right corner of the LCD screen. You may have to tap it once or twice, but the screen will come back on. As far as the battery door, it sounds like it is stuck on something. Might want to try tapping the end of it to see if it comes loose.
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Perhaps you have an empty battery?
Just remove the battery and try charging it on an external charger. When it is charged, try again. The camera should start with retracting the lens. Perhaps you again should power down and remove the battery for a few seconds after that, but just try it.
Switching of a camera causes it to start again, like a cold boot from a computer.
Monitor your battery, because if the camera shuts down very soon after that, perhaps you need a new battery?
Pry the battery contacts " in bottom of camera" up GENTLY" with a small flat head screw driver. They bend easy causing this problem. The force from the battery door can cause this. Always use the "rechargeable" batteries, and make sure it is fully charged. I'll bet anything it will work then. Also. clean the contacts top and bottom with a Q-tip, using a little dab of white vinigar on one side, then dry using other side of Q-tip.Then turn on camera without memory card. Kodak cameras love to eat batteries. The older they get the worse. You might have to repeat this every week or couple of months.
I bought mine 2 1/2 yrs ago too. Found this solution on this site and tried it. It worked perfectly.
Turn to TV mode, set the exposure to 15 seconds by pushing the little "arrow dial" until you have 15"
Push the button to take the picture.
Wait 7 seconds from when you push the button, then turn over and open the battery door while it is "taking the picture."
Close the battery door and turn back on.
I did this three times and the last time, it worked and the iris became unstuck.
Then I took a million pictures to get the iris moving.
Good luck!
I glued a small peice of plastic under the flash and above the camera lens to shade it from the flash when it goes off. I then only had 2 pictures out of 40 that showed a white picture. The plastic peice only sticks out about 1 inch and didn't affect the flash on the subject. I also drilled holes in the bottom and hooked up a 6 volt tractor battery to it this gave me over 1 month of battery life with another identical camera
first try to do the ff: -try to power reset (take off battery for 1-2 mins & put battery back) -BP tried using fresh batteries
(try to replace battereis for your camera)
If you ahd tried those options, i suppose you camera needs service now, contact samsung back, do the ff:
-go to samsungcamerausa.com -click on customer service on the upper right portion of website -provide product code and e-mail address -provide all other necessary information in registration process -take note of service center address -read all shipping reminders -send camera to service center address provided
samsung service center will do the repair for you camera or if the problem is unrepairable, they will send you replacement camera, if its still udner warranty. tried this option and now my camera is working.
I have Fuji FinePix 2650 Digital camera with same problem. I can almost guarantee this is not a firmware problem. I went mountain biking a few months ago and take pictures. I take out camera and turn on. I get lines then white screen. I banged on camera and fixed it. Later a few weeks ago I turn it on and white screen. i beat this thing and get bad menu selection screen for a moment then white again. It takes pictures well and talk to computer no problem but no LCD picture. I thinking it is loose connection for LCD. Send it for repair or if you seek adventure try to fix it yourself!
i dropped the same camera. the battery door didn't seem to open properly. it had come off its hinges. you need to open the screws and slightly take the camera apart then gently but firmly slide the cover into place.
Our screen went white a few months back, but we continued taking pictures, because we discovered we could use the viewfinder and the pictures still came out the same. Granted, it was a pain to not be able to preview the pictures (a luxury that most digital camera users likely take for granted), but it was better than paying for another camera.
Then one day, we accidentally dropped the camera. We were worried about the damages, so we turned it on to try to take a picture. To our surprise, the screen was back to normal!
Now, we're having the battery door issue. We went to replace the batteries today and the door won't budge. We have never had any issues with the battery door, so we were completely surprised. I had an online chat with a "Sony Analyst", and he recommended sending the camera to TX, so they could repair it. But I'm not sure if we're going to go that route or just buy a new camera or drop it again. :)
I'll be interested to see if anyone else comes up with a better solution.
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