<![CDATA[iFixit - Answers With Device "Canon PowerShot S500"]]> https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/Device/Canon_PowerShot_S500?rss=yes en-US Wed, 15 Apr 2026 22:50:58 -0700 <![CDATA[Canon PowerShot S500: PowerShot digital camera lens won't extend - get an E18 error]]> when I try to power on my Canon PowerShot digital camera, the lens tries to extend but gets stuck

Instead, the camera just beeps a few times, then displays "E18" on the LCD. the problem remains even if I take out the battery and try again. so the camera doesn't work - it won't let me take pictures anymore.

is my camera now junk? or can I repair it myself, or do I need to send it somewhere for repair?

⟐ Answered September 19, 2010 at 9:52 MST

]]> https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/4090/PowerShot+digital+camera+lens+won't+extend+-+get+an+E18+error https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/4090 Sun, 19 Sep 2010 09:52:17 -0700 <![CDATA[Canon PowerShot S500: PowerShot takes long time to turn on, says "memory card error"]]> My camera recently started taking a long time to turn on (talking like 30 seconds of holding the power button before the screen lights up). Once I turn it on, everything seems fine for a few seconds, but it eventually says "memory card error" and won't allow me to take any photos. I have tried replacing the memory card and the batteries, nothing seems to help.

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