Sony dsc-w50 dial slips from setting to setting while in use.

SOURCE: Formate Error Sony Cyber Shoot DSC W50

This suggests one of 3 things. 1. Defective card, care fully clean the contacts or replace the card. 2 Dirty or defective card chamber contacts wrap apiece of clean paper around a card and carefully insert and remove several time into the chamber- thus attempting to 'polish' the contacts. take extreme care this is a very delicate area. 3. Firmware failure - there is no solution, replace the camera -unless it is under warranty Contact the Fuji technical support team at any rate.

SOURCE: I need to reset my camera

Down load the ueser guide and go through Page no 53 for getting the tips regarding resetting your camera to factory settings. to down load the user guide click here. User Guide
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Arjun

SOURCE: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W50 issues

Great explaination.

I tried this reset, but the error came back. Read in other posts that it is a "flash capacitor" problem.

SOURCE: Sony cyber-shot dsc-w50 problem

Hi!
It's a flash error. Could be flash fuse or flash board. If you have a multimeter and you're ready to open it, contact me at [email protected] or contact your local Sony service center.
I work in a Sony service center.

Tom

SOURCE: SONY Digital Camera DSC-W50 doesn't work. Lens goes in and out...

Hi!
Please try the under given troubleshootings:

(i) Please check if the Battery is fully charged.
(ii) Next, turn off the Camera, remove the Battery pack then press and hold the Power button for 30 seconds.
(iii) Then, reinsert the Battery pack and turn ON the Camera.
(iv) Next, try to access the menu options either by directly pressing the menu buttons or while reviewing the images.
(v) If the menu options are accessible while reviewing the captured images then reset the Camera to the original factory settings.
Please follow the steps given below to reset the Camera to the original factory settings:
(a) Turn ON the Camera.
(b) Access the menu screen either by directly pressing the Menu button or pressing the menu button while reviewing the captured images.
(c) If menu screen is accessible, then press the right arrow on the Control button to select (Setup) Settings, then press the right arrow again.
(d) Next, select the Setup 1 option by using left/right/up/down arrow on the control button.
(e) Then, select Initialize and OK.
(f) Finally, follow the on-screen instructions to set the clock in the Camera.

Performing the above steps will reset the Camera to the original factory settings. If the issue persists even after performing all the above steps successfully then the issue is related to hardware malfunctioning and service is required.


Please feel free to contact for further information or any clarification.