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Revision to Fujifilm FinePix S4800 Troubleshooting

Stephen Calabrese

== The lens of my camera is not working, will not retract back into the camera, or is stuck at partial or full extension. ==
-'' The lens on the camera will not move in and out. ''
+'' When trying to use the camera, the lens is stuck in a stationary position. Based on user experiences, this happens most often after the camera has been dropped. ''
=== Restart the camera ===
-If the lens will not retract, restarting the camera can fix this issue. Turn the camera off if it is on by using the on/off switch on the top. Use the switch again to turn the camera back on.
+If the lens will not retract, restarting the camera can fix this issue. Turn the camera off if it is on by using the on/off switch on the top. Use the switch again to turn the camera back on and this should reset the lens. If the camera is off, power cycle the camera by switching it on, giving the camera a chance to initialize and possibly reset the lens, and then switching it off. Repeat this process until the lens resets.
-=== Replace the batteries ===
+=== Dead batteries ===
-If restarting does not fix the lens, the batteries may be low on charge When the battery is low it usually will not be able to provide enough power to adjust lens range.
+If restarting does not fix the lens, the batteries may be low on charge. When the batteries are low, the camera will not be able to provide enough power to adjust lens position. Turn the camera off, replace the batteries, and turn the camera back on.
-== Monitor Screen is Cracked/Damaged ==
+=== Malfunctioning lens ===
-'' The monitor glass of my camera is cracked or scratched and I cannot clearly see what is onscreen. ''
+If all else fails, the camera lens or the lens' connection to the motherboard may be damaged and will need to be replaced. Please view our guide on replacing this camera's lens.
-== Camera Will Not Power On ==
+=== Defective motherboard ===
+
+If replacing the lens has not fixed your camera, there is something wrong with the lens' connection to the motherboard. The best course of action here is to remove and replace the motherboard. Please refer to our guide for replacing the motherboard.
+
+== The LCD monitor is flickering, not showing images on screen, or has dead pixels ==
+
+'' The monitor on my camera has malfunctioned and is not working correctly. ''
+
+== The camera will not power on ==
'' No matter what you do, the camera is not turning on. ''

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