The Camera says the flash is charging and never takes a picute if the flash is on. It the flash is turned off the camera will take a picture. I can't figure out how to fix it.
You need to reset the camera. I had the same problem and was ready to throw it out - HP support gave me the answer and now it works fine again.
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I've had the same problem and the camera was hardly ever used. When I went through HP's famous tech support, no one could tell me what was wrong or how to fix...only wanted to sell me an upgraded camera for $100. Talk about insulting my intelligence. Why would I buy ANOTHER HP camera if I can't get satisfactory service for my R717 nor talk to anyone that was will to help troubleshoot.
Have the exact same problem where it keeps saying Flash Charging and will not take any pictures. Replaced battery to no avail. Camera working ok with Flash off so can only take pictures in good light
i have the same problem , when flash is on it states flash is charging and will not take the picture, when its off the camera works fine. the camera has hardly been used.
Same flash issue: say's it's on, but no flash.
I have this problem with a R707.
I'm really not satisfied by HP.
Camera was hardly used. Purchased new batteries with same results. Error message saying flash is charging but will not take picture in flash mode.
flash will not work
Same problem with r717. Little used camera and flash will not charge to take pic. Camera works fine with flash off. HP refused to cover a repair. Robert
Same problem. Camera little used and wont charge flash. Works fine with flash off. Robert
I too get the "charging flash..." message. Tried resetting the camera, but didnt help. Also works fine with the flash off, but i pretty much only want to use this camera at night, so i guess it is now worthless.
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