Nikon COOLPIX - Recent Questions, Troubleshooting & Support - Page 8

Try resetting the electronics to factory defaults. Re the flash - if it continues to stick get it open and leave it like that until you find out just what it is that is causing it to stick. Mechanical issue and do able.

In General. Nikon Coolpix cameras TURN ON when you change them. This means when you plug in USB with a computer the camera turns on and the computer sees it. If you turn the camera ON. And the Battery indicator shows "FULL CHARGE" you may NOT be able to charge it. To eliminate variables. Do not charge with the computer until you charge with the adapter (wall charger). When the wall charger works then try the computer. Look at page 145 in your manual for Computer charging. Make sure your date and time are set in the camera. Make sure it NEEDS a charge.

You may have a LENS ERROR.. Please search "LENS ERROR"

Try another battery - yours might have died and it will not charge any more.

Please explain what you mean by 'telescope look'. Thank you

Assuming you have new batteries and the camera lens cover is opening when turned on. Try switching to any mode other than automatic, turn off the flash, and press the shutter button. Many cameras have a safety feature that prevents the flash capacitor from charging if the case is opened. This is to lessen the chance of electric shock. They usually use one or two of the screws along the perimeter of the camera to complete a circuit that lets the processor know that the case is closed. Verify that all the screws are in place along the perimeter of your camera, and that there are no gaps along the perimeter seams. If you're missing a screw, try using one of the others to replace it.
If they're all there, next thing to check is the batteries. The brand that you're using may have reached its shelf life, or just may not have sufficient power to charge the flash capacitor. Try a better brand, or better yet rechargeable NiMH batteries.
If the above didn't help, then the flash tube or its circuit is probably at fault. In this case, would then recommend professional repair. This repair is somewhat difficult, requires some soldering, has some danger of electrical shock, and goes beyond what I'd like to describe here

There is a focusing issue with your lens focusing motor or electronics controlling it. Unless it is a very expensive camera it may not be cost effective for repair.

See if there is a way to check out the power button. If the contacts are stuck in on position or unstable it is possible that the unit is behaving erratically. Try cleaning it out chemically if possible.

Having tried various cards it should be clear by now that the issue is with your camera electronics. Unless it is a very expensive camera repair is not cost effective and you may have to go shopping.

U obviously broke more that just the lcd screen. Your lens assembly is now fubar so you will have to pay the piper to fix it. Or just get a new camera.

Look for a reset function in camera manual If no manual download one - if nada, then contact Nikon customer service for inside assistance with dilemma. Due to high cost of camera repairs you just might have to go shopping.

card will work and format to Fat 32 - that is the normal setting for those memory cards.

before clicking any pic. format the card first.

If expensive camera, it needs to have the electronics repaired. If a cheapie, repair not cost effective and best to replace unit.

How could I resist assisting someone with the handle 'Charm City'? What I would advise is getting some good quality 2300 mAH or 2500 mAh re-chargeable batteries - although all batteries have a nominal 1.5v output, not all can provide the sustained power necessary for the camera.

Sounds as if the card is corrupted - you will have to use data recovery software.

Probably the refresh frequency of the lights conflicting with the shutter speed in use - try raising the ISO for a faster shutter speed

batteries fail over time and should be replaced even rechargeable batteries never change just one battery as it will discharge into the flat battery keep the batteries full charged at all times and remove them from the camera when not in use

Any sand in a compact camera is bad news - repair will be expensive. In your situation, I would continue to use the camera while it still works, and give serious thought to a replacement.

Do you mean the lens, or the LCD screen ? Either way, with equipment this old, repair is not economically viable - get a new one, and treat it with care.