Olympus FE-210 Troubleshooting

No matter what you do, you can't get your camera to turn on.

The most likely problem is that your batteries are dead and need to be replaced. Replace with two AA batteries.

Removing Olympus FE-210 Batteries

It is possible that the traces connecting the battery have become disconnected. Connections have to be checked and repaired.

It is possible that the wires connecting the power button are disconnected. Connections need to be checked and repaired.

It is rare, but possible, that the motherboard has failed. The motherboard will have to be replaced.

Removing Olympus FE-210 Motherboard

When turning the camera on, the lens does not extend, or when turning the camera off, the lens does not retract.

The lens may not work properly with low batteries. Replace with two AA batteries and check again.

Removing Olympus FE-210 Batteries

If the lens will not extend or contract fully, the lens may need to be adjusted. Remove and re-seat lens.

Olympus FE-210 Lens Assembly Replacement

The motor controlling the lens may be damaged. Replace lens assembly.

Olympus FE-210 Lens Assembly Replacement

The worst case scenario is the motherboard is malfunctioning and needs to be replaced. Replace the motherboard and check again.

Removing Olympus FE-210 Motherboard

The camera turns on, but the screen stays dark.

If the screen stays dark, the batteries could be low. Replace with two AA batteries and check again.

Removing Olympus FE-210 Batteries

If the screen is still dark, the LCD may need to be replaced. Remove outer casing and replace the LCD

Olympus FE-210 LCD Screen Replacement

The worst case scenario is the motherboard is malfunctioning and needs to be replaced. Replace the motherboard and check again.

Removing Olympus FE-210 Motherboard

When taking a photo, the flash does not discharge.

Check that the flash settings are turned on. To access the flash menu, press the Right Arrow button while in one of the "still-photo modes".

The flash may not discharge if the batteries are too low. Replace with two AA batteries and check again.

Removing Olympus FE-210 Batteries

The bulb may be burned out. Replace the bulb and check again.

Removing Olympus FE-210 Flash Assembly

The capacitor charging the flash may be burned out. Replace the capacitor and check again.

Removing Olympus FE-210 Flash Assembly

The worst case scenario is the motherboard is malfunctioning and needs to be replaced. Replace the motherboard and check again.

Removing Olympus FE-210 Motherboard

When trying to output a video, the other device is not receiving the signal

Check to see what type of cable you are using. Click on this link to see a picture of the correct AV cable.

Depending on the territory your display is from, your output settings may need to change. Press the "Menu" button, and select the "Setup" option, scroll down to the last option on the second page, change to NTSC for United States and PAL for Europe.

The worst case scenario is the motherboard is malfunctioning and needs to be replaced. Replace the motherboard and check again.

Removing Olympus FE-210 Motherboard