This page documents a problem I had with Yvonne's IXY 200F camera. On 13 September 2011 it failed to retract the
lens when powered off.
On power on, it did not do anything, though sounds were audible. After about 10 seconds we
got the display:
For identification purposes, here's the serial number:
I received a questionnaire from the seller (in Hong Kong), written in Microsoft “Word format. Here's a transcript of what I wrote:
| Name: |
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Greg Lehey |
| E-mail: |
| Contact phone: |
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+61-3-5346-1370 |
| Model: |
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Canon IXY 200F |
| eBay item number: |
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#400215178747 |
| Serial number: |
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211064018295 |
| Delivery address: |
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47 Kleins Road |
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Dereel VIC 3352 |
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Australia |
| Problem description: |
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Lens is fully extended and does not retract. |
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Camera displays message: |
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Lens Error |
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Will shut down automatically |
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Restart camera. |
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| Questions: |
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| Can I take photos after fully recharging the battery? |
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No. The problem is permanent. |
| Have I dropped or cracked the camera? |
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No. It is in as-new condition. |
| When did the problem start? |
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Yesterday, 23 September 2011 |
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