When you turn it on the screen displays "mode dial in not in the proper position." Mode dial does not turn properly.

Make sure the picture of the setting you are using on the turn dial is lined up with the beige pointer on the top of the camera. When you turn the dial, you can feel it lock into position. It could be that the dial hasn't quite clicked into the right position and just needs adjusting
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Have you tried turning the mode dial to the correct position, by any chance ?

you need to root the phone softwares, it seems to be corrupted either due to virus or may be due to removing of data cable without properly ejecting through OS. It would be better you take assistance from service centre or else find firmware for the Camera and root it

Probably needs service

The mode dial is the knurled knob on the top of the camera - if you didn't already know. This same error message displayed when the knob is between selection. If you have moved the know to a valid position - where it stops in a detent, the message should clear from the display and be able to take pictures.

If moving the mode dial so that it rests in a detent and the message is still displayed, it indicates a problem with the switch inside the camera (that is operated when the mode dial is rotated). This is not a user serviceable part, and should be professionally repaired. I found United Camera to list a Mode Dial repair to be $42. there are plenty of others that can make this repair for you, too - this was simply the first I saw that had a price (I have never done business with nor am I affiliated with United Camera in any way).

I hope this is a good starting point for you & good luck. Please rate my reply - thanks.

Hi,

Probably the connection between the top dial assy and the mainboard of the camera is loose, you can open the backcover easely and push the top operation to the mainprint and clsoe the backcover with the screws.

Hi,

The position from the dial wheel is not corresponding with the electrical position. If you can do it by yourself you can adjust it and tighten the midscrew from the dialwheel

Regards, Rob NL

Try turning the mode dial again. It may not have been turned properly.

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i had the same problem try this: tap the outside of the dial lightly while turning the camera on it should basically "pop" right out!!!!!!!!;)