Camera Problem and Fix

Trinity · 29th Jan 2008, 08:37 PM

My Canon S400 developed a problem yesterday, I was just about to take a set of some more great rubens and fries. And turn camera on and shoot...Beep "memory card error". I did this and that, then try to format it,,, Nothing worked!

(A great loss for the dinner thread!)

Try google just a while ago, And yes I find the problem.

A common problem for my camera it seems. I had to open it up and reset the bios by taking out the bios battery and putting it back in. I guess Canon fixes the problem for free. But I thought I was up to the task.

Thanks to this webpage!

CANON Powershot S400 “memory error” fix Â» PINOYHACK.COM

Now, I just hope it's not the bios battery going dead. It's kind of uncommon I guess.

Adrian Wong · 29th Jan 2008, 09:38 PM

Hmm.. I have this problem with my Nikon D70, but it's because the contacts of the reader are oxidised (at least I think they are!).

I just have to keep reinserting the card until it reads properly.

Trinity · 29th Jan 2008, 09:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adrian Wong

Hmm.. I have this problem with my Nikon D70, but it's because the contacts of the reader are oxidised (at least I think they are!).

I just have to keep reinserting the card until it reads properly.

Tried to use a cleaner spray? "aka brake cleaner"? Works good to clean contacts. And completly evaporates.

Adrian Wong · 29th Jan 2008, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Trinity

Tried to use a cleaner spray? "aka brake cleaner"? Works good to clean contacts. And completly evaporates.

Hmm... Would that work? It's just alcohol, right?

Trinity · 29th Jan 2008, 10:36 PM

I don't think it's achohol. Probably pure CFC.

But you get it from your car stuff place. (brake cleaner).

edit: This stuff Find Brakleen Break Parts Cleaner, 19 Oz and other Shop Equipment at Aubuchon Hardware

And no cfc. Take that global warming!

Chai · 30th Jan 2008, 08:02 AM

I'm confused. Did you fix the problem?

Trinity · 30th Jan 2008, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Chai

I'm confused. Did you fix the problem?

Yeah, Just had to take it apart , and reset the Bios by taking the battery out for a few minutes. I started this thread as a FYI thingee for any S-400 owners out there.

marc · 31st Jan 2008, 10:30 PM

@ Trinity, glad to hear you solved the problem!

I always use a USB cable connection to transfer photos from my camera nowadays to be on the safe side.

29th Jan 2008, 08:37 PM	#1 (permalink)
Trinity Little Kiki Join Date: 5 Jan 2003 Location: Ohio,usa Posts: 6,673 Reputation: 5071 Rep Power: 62	Camera Problem and Fix My Canon S400 developed a problem yesterday, I was just about to take a set of some more great rubens and fries. And turn camera on and shoot...Beep "memory card error". I did this and that, then try to format it,,, Nothing worked! (A great loss for the dinner thread!) Try google just a while ago, And yes I find the problem. A common problem for my camera it seems. I had to open it up and reset the bios by taking out the bios battery and putting it back in. I guess Canon fixes the problem for free. But I thought I was up to the task. Thanks to this webpage! CANON Powershot S400 “memory error” fix Â» PINOYHACK.COM Now, I just hope it's not the bios battery going dead. It's kind of uncommon I guess. __________________ E6600, P5B-D, 1Gbx2 Crucial PC2-8500, 7600GT, WD 500GbHDD Conroe Bay-Bee! (\__/) (-. - ) (> < )

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29th Jan 2008, 10:36 PM	#5 (permalink)
Trinity Little Kiki Join Date: 5 Jan 2003 Location: Ohio,usa Posts: 6,673 Reputation: 5071 Rep Power: 62	I don't think it's achohol. Probably pure CFC. But you get it from your car stuff place. (brake cleaner). edit: This stuff Find Brakleen Break Parts Cleaner, 19 Oz and other Shop Equipment at Aubuchon Hardware And no cfc. Take that global warming! __________________ E6600, P5B-D, 1Gbx2 Crucial PC2-8500, 7600GT, WD 500GbHDD Conroe Bay-Bee! (\__/) (-. - ) (> < ) Last edited by Trinity : 29th Jan 2008 at 10:48 PM.

30th Jan 2008, 08:02 AM	#6 (permalink)
Chai Administrator Join Date: 6 Oct 2002 Location: Maranello Posts: 26,122 Reputation: 3845 Rep Power: 70	I'm confused. Did you fix the problem? __________________ Chai (Contributor & Forum Admin) http://www.techarp.com/

31st Jan 2008, 10:30 PM	#8 (permalink)
marc Team Tech ARP Join Date: 5 Oct 2003 Location: PJ Posts: 1,212 Reputation: 966 Rep Power: 15	@ Trinity, glad to hear you solved the problem! I always use a USB cable connection to transfer photos from my camera nowadays to be on the safe side.