when i turn the camera on the lens come out and goes back in and displays to remove the lens cover which is not on. the camera won't work
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Sometimes when the batteries are low, it will act up. But; other than that I don't have any problem s with mine. It works well thus far.
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I truly don't know, that's a shame. Have you tried tricking it by turning it on WITH the lens cover still on, like it's saying, and then removing it to see if the message goes away? Then see if it functions normally after that. Other than that, I have no ideas or suggestions, sorry. I haven't had this problem. I'm sure a local camera shop could help you troubleshoot, possibly even for free if it doesn't require a repair. :)
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I had a diffrent problem wth mine and it quit working to I dont know why its doing that but I just got me another one think its an 8 2 0 and so far no problems wth it...
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This occurs when you are removing pictures from the camera. When you remove the pictures turn the camera off and put the lens cover back on. Then connect the camera and turn it on. When you are finished turn the camera off and the screen will go blank. If it doesn't take the lens cover off. Turn the camera on and then off( The lens will extend and then come back) Then put the lens cover back on. Try going thru this scenario and it will close down and then work for you when you turn it back on.
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Yes, the lens retracts when you turn the camera off -- only comes out when you turn it on. Hope this answers your question.
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Yes, turning the camera on/off is not working right.First delivered one was bad and the replaced one is also the same bad condition which is very frustrating. This camera is a junk. I wasted my money for it. I do not use this camera any more.If it is possible for you, I would like to return the camera to you for refund.Hiro Inoue
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You have to take the camera out of Automatic mode. You can only use the lens in manual mode.
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I've never had that problem, Joyce, but have had a lens error where the camera wouldn't open OR close. Hope you get it resolved. The digital card that is in the little slot--if you push DOWN on it, the card should pop up. Maybe try that? Good luck!
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hold the base (the thin ring on the back of the housing) and unscrew the larger ring from the base. Just take care that the camera doesn't fall out once it gets loose.
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I had the same problem and I found a fix on a different site, so I thought I'd put it up here, too. It seems the "access" message happens because the lens doesn't open all the way; not sure why that is. However, when my camera opens and says "access," all I have to do is get it all the way out. So: very VERY GENTLY pull on the end of the lens (away from the camera body). You can't even feel it move, really, but then it starts working again! Hope this helps.
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The camera is not functioning well because of the lens barrier can not open fully, now I have to send the camera to Panasonic Factory Service Center for repair.
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It took me a while to figure out, too, so hopefully this description will help you. So, the lens on the camera has a black ring around it. That has to come off in order to put the adapter on. The first time I took it off was a little hard because I was afraid of breaking it or something, but once you do it once, you'll have no problem doing it again. There should be a point on the ring that sort of juts out a little bit. You have to use that to sort of twist it off. It might help if you put a flat knife or something underneath to get a good grip, too. Just see what works for you. But once you get the black ring off, you can putt he adapter on, you just have to make sure that all the points line up with the grooves in the camera. Then it should snap into place, just the same way the black ring on the camera was. Once the adapter is on the lens just screws right in. I hope that helps...
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Send it back, buy another camera. Mine did the same thing I have to push it really hard for it to stay in. Also now it won't focus. They are poor quality and support is even worst. Send it back.
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Had a similar problem. I removed, then reinserted the battery. The battery can be reached on the bottom of the camera, a small latch on the plastic cover allows access to the battery. Remove the battery carefully, noting how it is situated so that it is replaced in the same position.
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The lens retracts when you turn it off. And then auto cover protects the lens.
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All I can think of is you might need to try "rebooting". There is a tiny hole in the bottom of the camera (inside the place where you would screw in a tripod). Try sticking a paper clip in the tiny hole a push for about 5-10 seconds. Mine has frozen before and that resets it. Do that, then try hooking it back up to your computer.
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i recently dropped my camera and the lens error appeared.. how do i fix the problem...
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No the camera will not accept a lens cover or lens filter of any type while turned on. In fact the camera will not let you put the manufacturer's lens cover back on while the camera is turned on, the lens must be in the fully retracted position, i.e. turned off, to put this lens cover in place. The camera will even buzz if you turn it on with the lens cover in place. This is a minor flaw in the design of a great camera. Buy it and you will be very happy with it!
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Occasionally the camera tells me there's no lens attached. It could be related to your problem too.
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You need to turn the small black ring upwards or anti-clockwise at the bottom of the adapter where u fix it to your camera to release the pin which gets attached to the flash. Don't try to take out by force . You can damage the adapter