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Question posted by rhpalm on September 2nd, 2013

Camera Doesn't Turn On With Switch.

Camera doesn't turn on with switch but opens in the review mode when battery door is opened & closed. It operates fully when shutter key is depressed half way, but will not erase images once it is set to take pictures. The switch will turn it off.

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