Question about Samsung Digimax S500 Digital Camera

The lense does not close in

I have been using model Digimax S500 for past one year. While out of India, the battery went low. The lense did not close in. I tried new batteries. But still the problem is not solved. I need a solution.

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Although your solution did not work, I got a tip from it that there is a catch holding the lense assembly. I removed all the six screws on the four sides of camera; then removed the rear frame. With frame removed, I inserted the batteries and switched on. Then switched off. And WOW, the lense retracted. Thanks again for the tip.

Posted on Sep 03, 2007

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It sound like a problem with the zooming mechanism (lens would not retract or extended) Press the power button on and hold it down while extending and twisting the telescopic zoom lens. It might fix your problem. In any case it could not make it worse Good luck!

Posted on Sep 03, 2007

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