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Camera immediately turns off after being turned on

Camera turns off immediately after being turned on. Zoom lens will move in or out depending on original position, and camera beeps, then turns off. Changing batteries has no affect. Lots of people having the same problem.

  • xdcx Apr 23, 2009

    i have the same problem ... my kodak m763 turns on and turns right off

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I have owned three Kodak cameras, the last and recent one being the M1063. They all three developed the same problem within two months of ownership....."zoom lens will move in or out depending on original position(gets stuck in out position), and camera beeps, then turns off."

It was always sand/dirt/dust in the zoom section.

Hold the camera in your right hand, as if you are going to take a picture and gently tap the left side of camera against the hard, lower part of your palm.

You might have to do it a couple of times and you might have to be a little more than gentle. Just don't bang it hard directly on the LCD screen, just the left edge.

It always works for me. Good luck.

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Spraying compressed air around the lens worked for me.

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If the battery is new, be sure to charge it for AT LEAST 15 hours, even if the charge light indicates it's already charged. If the battery is a couple years old, it's probably reached the end of it's life - time to replace the battery. Use name-brand batteries for the best life. Please leave feedback if this helps.

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My olympus sz 14 camera shows Zoom error on the screen when I turn it on and then turns off immediately. I bought a new battery a d charged the camera but it continues to shut off.

The "Zoom Error" message that appears on your Olympus SZ-14 camera's screen when you turn it on, followed by the camera turning off immediately, could be caused by a problem with the camera's lens.
Here are a few things you can try to troubleshoot the problem:
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  2. Try gently tapping the camera on a flat surface to try and realign the lens.
  3. Check the lens for any dirt or debris that may be blocking the movement of the lens. Clean the lens with a soft, dry cloth.
  4. Check the lens for any physical damage like dents or cracks.
  5. Try using the camera without the zoom function to see if it still turns off.
  6. Contact Olympus customer support: If you have tried all the above steps and the camera is still not working, it may be best to contact Olympus customer support for further assistance. They will be able to diagnose and fix the issue or tell you if a repair is needed.
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