Canon PowerShot A490 Digital Camera "hard reset back" Questions

...hard), this will help unblock the lens to close/open correctly), this is a fault with this particular model and its going to continue happening to you, i Had that problem a few months ago I ...

...bright spots Please advise Hello!!! Try hard resetting once!!! Switch off ur camera , remove the batteries and press the power button for few seconds. then put the batteries back and try powering

tried reset,by book,same thing,, looked over,,detailed fixes on other site, went out for better light,on deck.cast on hand,,,right ,,20ft fall to drive way fixed it,,kinda of hard to get used to cast,

...hard reset. There is a report with some Canons that if you turn the camera on whilst pressing and holding the set button this may have the effect or resetting the lens mechanism. However this only ...

...hard twice with the palm of my hand then, suddenly, the lens barrel began to move and the lens reset itself back to its starting position. Thanks to everyone who has posted here! There is a major ...

...be done for, but I wanted to check if there's some sort of hard reset or anything. Thank you in advance. Adam Sounds like your LCD is cracked. You can get it replaced for $89.95 at

...reset the camera setting back to factory with no success. I have Windows xp. Consider NOT connecting your camera to your computer. The best way to download pictures from your camera to your computer ...

...hard reset will work, though I'm not sure if permanently. Usually the solution is to call Canon's tech support and have the unit sent in for service. To give the reset a try however turn your camera ...

a hard reset on the camera? I've tried pretty much everything but I have no idea why it's not working. Removing all three batteries (including coin cell) and the SD/MMC card, then putting them back in

...hard reset to set the camera back to factory default Google it to find out. Also check Canon's website to find out if there is a firmware flash/update for you camera. Usually those reprogram updates ...