Vivitar 7340 lens error

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This link can find details about everything you can try to fix it without sending it to a repair shop: Fixing-lens-error-on-digital-camera

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Try one of these two fixes, if they dont work for you follow the link below for further troubleshooting.

http://camerarepair.blogspot.com/2007/12/fixing-lens-error-on-digital-camera.html

Fix #1: Remove the batteries from the camera, wait a few minutes. Put a fresh set of batteries back in (preferably rechargeable NiMH 2500mah or better) and turn the camera on. If that didn't work, try pressing and holding the Function or OK button while turning the camera on.
Fix #2: If the camera's batteries ran down completely while the its lens was still open, the camera may show a lens error or not start properly when new batteries are installed. Remove the memory card and keep it removed, then install the new batteries. When you turn the camera on with the card removed it may come back to life, as this triggers a reset in some cameras. Error E30 (for older Canon's) means that you don't have a memory card installed, so turn it off, slip in the SD card and turn it on one last time

Get a card reader and use it to download to a folder you create on your desktop.

Try the procedures in this tip.

This is probably THE most common failure among digital cameras. There's a halfway chance of fixing it yourself, described here: http://camerarepair.blogspot.com/2007/12/fixing-lens-error-on-digital-camera.html

Most probably find a Vivitar 7340 manual here. Just send them a search request. Search service is not for free, but worthy.

Try the procedures in this tip.

My GE A370 gave me the lense error message and I was told that it was because of the heat...sounmds like bs but oh well

I just fixed the lens error problem.
Power up the camera. When lens come out grab it and gently twist the bottom barrel of the lens. You may have to repeat it several times, but it works. My camera lens is working fine. Also check out the Duracell PIX POWER batteries. Before I found these batteries ,this camera was eating up batteries and spitting them out before I could say GE.

This is probably THE most common failure among digital cameras. There's a halfway chance of fixing it yourself, described here: http://camerarepair.blogspot.com/2007/12/fixing-lens-error-on-digital-camera.html