How do I tell if my Olympus 790SW is damaged or if the battery needs replaced?

Remove the card and battery. Bury the camera in a bowl of dry rice for up to a week.

Did you go too deep with the camera? You can try burying it in a bowl of dry rice for a week...that may absorb any moisture still left inside.

the first thing i would try is removing the battery and memory card, leave them and the camera to dry out fully in a warm room for a couple of days, you never know it might be enough to fix it.( worked for me with a mobile phone )

you can't. you need a charger since this camera doesn't charge via USB when connected to PC. If you need to buy one, i hope this link helps..

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cheers!

You might want to call Olympus Customer Service to see if it is a part that you are able to purchase or they might tell you it might need to be sent in for repair. Their telephone number is 800-622-6372 option 2 and then option 3.

appears to be repair issue and need to send to a repair center

Hey Scott102303,
I would definitely try a new battery first, and before you do that you should clean the battery contacts. If this doesn't work you should have it looked at by an authorized service technician, but I will say that digital camera repairs often exceed the value of the camera. I hope this helps!

Sincerely,
Allan
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my camera is doing the same thing... i will let me view pix but not take them =( loved the camera took it to maui and even went cliff diving with it.. worked fine until one day i took it snorkeling and a little water got in. worked for a while after that only the screen fogged up and now i have the problem of not being able to take photos

You should probaly listen to the manual and take it to a dealer or phone Olympus about sending it in because it is probaly possible to disasemble the camera to get it out your self but doing so would void your warranty.

I hope you get your problem fixed!!

The camera loses its weatherproof capability if the battery compartment cover, connector cover or DC-IN jack cover is open. Make sure that all the covers are closed before using the camera. •Wipe any water off the camera before changing the battery or card. •If the camera gets splashed, wipe the water off as soon as possible with a dry cloth. Salt water spray or droplets can cause damage to the camera if the camera is not wiped dry as soon as possible. •Do not apply excessive force to or attempt to peel off the rubber packing of the battery compartment cover, connector cover or DC-IN jack cover. •If the rubber packing becomes worn or damaged, contact your nearest Olympus service center. (A charge is made for replacement of parts.) •If the rubber packing of the battery compartment cover, connector cover or DC-IN jack cover contains dirt or sand, wipe it off before closing the cover, otherwise water may get inside the camera. •The rechargeable battery and other camera accessories are not weatherproof. Care should be taken when using the accessories.