Cannon Power Shot SD550 Digitalelph

Common problem with cannon cameras. Cannon will not admit. You can send to Canon, but they will request "standard charge" of $100 plus fix costs. Best bet is to see if they will give you credit toward a new camera or buy a new one, lots of great cameras out there for under $150.

Sounds like you accidentally pressed the DISP or DISPLAY button on the back of your camera. This manually turns the LCD screen on and off to save batteries. You would then use the optical viewfinder in its place. Try pressing this button one more time to see if it turns back on.

I had exactly same issue with mine w17 and tried so many ways to fix this. Was even ready to buy some new camera instead of this Sony dsc w-17 but then found a way of resetting camera in such way: powerdown and take batteries out. Then hold "power" button for 30 seconds, release and repeat couple of times. It helped
Also if it won't work try contacting Sony online chat support - they seem to be helpful.

There is a switch on the side of the SD card, slide to unlock position then go to the SETUP menu, format the card (before doing that, make sure you have saved all pictures from the SD card to your computer)
this post may help
http://www.fixya.com/support/t2167722-screen_saying_memory_card_protected

Hi

That part is part of the battery compartment and requires fairly major surgery to replace. You won't be able to buy it anywhere without buying the complete battery compartment assembly... except from us.

We are a digital camera repair business and we specialize in hard to find parts. (Google: Darntoothysam). I created a listing for your part on the site, but I can't post a link because I can't tell you how to get your camera fixed other than by saying 'just fix it'. Thanks Fixya terms of service rules! (I was told that posting a link was 'illegal' - their words!)

If we can help you with your repair we would be happy to do so, it's why we're here. If we can't then please feel free to email or post asking questions. We are a real digital camera repair business, not some kid in a Gee. Sq... shirt that knows nothing about a camera other than what it says on the box.

Good luck with your repair

Thomas D,
Darntoothysam com

MY CAMERA IS A CANON POWER SHOT S400 DIGITALELPH AND IT HAS A MEMORY ERROR. WHAT IS WRONG?

I called Cannon Tech Support. They offered to repair mine or uugrade me to more expensive one ( rebuilt ) for less than their estimated repair price. I haven't made a decision yet.

I have owned several Cannon brand cameras (not this particular model) and have always been very happy with them. I would support the purchase of any Cannon product.

cnet gives this camera a good review.

http://reviews.cnet.com/digital-cameras/canon-powershot-sd950-is/4505-6501_7-32591168.html

Hi,

To recover the data on your card. I suggest using a memory card reader and not through the camera.

The following blog outlines some repair options for a lens error:

http://camerarepair.blogspot.com/2007/12/fixing-lens-error-on-digital-camera.html