Ello I have a samsung s850 digital camera.I accidentally dropped it on a hardwood floor.I can look at pictures but it will power off when i try to go into photo capture mode?I believe it is something with the telescopic lens?

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Plug it into the charger, then remove the battery. Disconnect is and then insert the battery/ That may reset it.

This also sometimes happens when a camera is dropped and the lens assembly is tweaked just a bit. Point it to your face and turn it on. Press on different places on the lens assembly while you toggle it off and on. If it comes out, your lens unit is out of line. You can try moving it side to side and even forcing it a little but it will probably never be just right.

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Have you tried starting download manually? Control Panel > Add Hardware...

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Probably it can be fixed, but if the lens gears are too damaged the repair could be much expensive and you would prefer to buy a new one.
Take your camera to a qualified technician to check the price of a repair.

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I had the same problem, Turn it on and wiggle the lens and it will become unstuck. Well thats what my problem was and that what fixed it. Good luck

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Thanks for using FixYa. Please check the battery is fully charged.
If you are able to access the Menu, please select Initialize under Settings and Main Settings 1 Menu and press OK. If still the issue persists, perform the power reset by removing the Battery and pressing the power button continuously for one minute. Then, leave the power button and reinsert the Battery.

To reset the Digital Camera by using a RESET button follow these steps---

1. Locate the RESET button on the camera.
2. Use a pointed object (like a ballpoint pen) to press and hold the RESET button for 2-3 seconds.
3. After 2-3 seconds has elapsed, release the RESET button.

1. Turn off the camera.
2. Remove the battery pack.
3. Remove the button-sized lithium battery.
4. Allow the camera to remain without power for 30 seconds.
5. Reinsert the button-sized lithium battery.
6. Reinsert the battery pack.
7. Turn on the camera.