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Help - Faulty Camera on K800! |
shazzydoosh
Joined: Jul 18, 2006
Posts: 27
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Hi, My k800i camera is not working. Whenever I open the lense cover, it brings up the CyberShot screen then states another application is running, and must be closed before I can use the camera!!!
I have no applications running. Have tried switching off and on. Removing battery. removing memory card et. Have performed a Reset (both settings and master). Have also re-installed firmware through SEUS.
I have even tried the Servic menu (>*<<*<*) and the Video call camera works, but when I try to use the main camera I get the same message.
Any ideas... please???? |
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Sammy_boy
Joined: Mar 31, 2004
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From: Staffordshire, United Kingdom
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I suspect it'll be a problem with either the camera ribbon, or more likely the little micro-switch that activates the camera when you slide open the shutter. This would involve taking the phone apart to check/repair, which may be better been done by someone with more experience if you don't feel confident in doing this.
Have a search around the forum, there should be plenty of info on this problem, it's a reasonably common malady on the K800i!
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shazzydoosh
Joined: Jul 18, 2006
Posts: 27
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Thanks for the quick reply.
I wouldnt have thought the switch was a problem, as when I open the lens cover, it activates the Camera mode.. but it hangs on "Cyber Shot" "press 0 for help" for a couple of seconds, then tells me another application is running. (have tried pressing 0 lol)
How would the ribbon affect things? Can this be fixed by SE under warranty as it has not been dropped etc |
NightBlade
Joined: Jul 29, 2007
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From: Nessebar, Bulgaria
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Of course it will. |
gaming_guy
Joined: Oct 10, 2006
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From: UK
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try a full reflash (ie. MAIN + FS and custom pack), if that doesnt work its a hardware issue with the flex ribbon connecting the camera to the main board (from experience)
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shazzydoosh
Joined: Jul 18, 2006
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hey,
done full flash in wotan, XS++ and SEUS... all same problem. off to K&N for repair i guess |
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Posted: 2008-01-08 18:50
