What Happens When You Press the Shutter?

Tap a symptom to see what to do. 

No sound and no light
  • Charge the batteries for 2 to 3 hours with a wall adapter or power bank. A green light next to the USB-C port means it's charging.
  • Still nothing? Take the batteries out, plug the camera into a power bank, and press the shutter. If it works, check that your batteries are rechargeable and fully charged, or try a fresh pair.
Two quick beeps, then a click sound

Your photo is saved. You're all set.

Two quick beeps, but no click sound

Batteries are low. Charge them for 2 to 3 hours.

Right light blinks fast, with an error sound

Batteries are too low to shoot. Charge them for 2 to 3 hours.

Left light blinks fast, with an error sound

The memory card isn't being read or is full. Slide the card's lock switch up (unlocked) and push it in until it clicks. Full? Move your photos off. 
Own card? Back up, then format to exFAT.

Keeps shooting while plugged in

It's on time-lapse. Move the switch to position 1 or 2.

Something else, or not sure?

Scroll down to the 4 quick checks and try them in order.

Quick Checks, In Order

Remove the camera case, then follow the checks below in order.

 Check 1: Check and Charge Your Batteries 
  1. Disconnect the USB cable. Use two rechargeable NiMH AAA batteries (1.2V, 800mAh or higher).
  2. Remove any insulation tabs from the battery contacts. Do not remove the batteries’ outer wrapping.
  3. Check that both batteries match the + and − markings.
  4. Charge for 2–3 hours using a wall adapter or power bank.
  • Green light on: Charging.
  • Green light turns off after charging: Fully charged.
  • No green light when first connected? Check your cable and power adapter.
  • Do not connect USB power while alkaline or other non-rechargeable batteries are installed.
Check 2: Empty Back Slot
  1. Remove any card from the back slot. Stuck? Don't force it.
  2. Batteries back in. Try taking a photo with the slot empty.
 Check 3:  Check Your Memory Card

1. Find the memory card on the board (see diagram below) and take it out.
2. Make sure the microSD card is fully inside its SD adapter, and the lock switch is up (unlocked).
3. Check the card on a phone or computer. Full? Copy your photos off and make sure they open before deleting. Using your own card? Back up, then format it to exFAT.
4. Push the card back in until it clicks. Move the mode switch all the way left and take a test photo.

 Check 4: Try Power Bank 
  1. Remove the batteries.
  2. Connect the camera to a power bank.
  3. Set the mode switch to the first position and press the shutter.
  4. Works? Replace your batteries. Still nothing? Send us a video.

Camera Board Components Breakdown

Other issue? 

My photos are blurry
  • Peel the film off the lens.
  • Hold still until the click after the two beeps.
  • Macro lens? Shoot 1.5 to 2 cm away.
  • Still blurry? Email a few sample photos and a lens close-up with your order number.
Why Isn’t My Vanguard Case Crystal Clear?

Peel the protective layer off both sides of each acrylic panel. Then it's crystal clear.

The date on my photos is wrong 

Not a fault. The date resets when the camera loses power. Re-syncing takes a minute.
This feature is only supported on 18MP and 20MP camera models.

Please follow the instructions based on your computer’s operating system:

 My filter card won't go in or come out
  1. Take the case off the first time so you can see the slot.
  2. Push the card in with your fingernail until it clicks.
  3. To remove it, push it in until it clicks and pops out. Never pull it straight out.

Still Stuck?  Send Us Video

Load video: I’ve tried all the troubleshooting steps, but my camera still won’t take photos?

Film your video for us

  1. Empty the back slot
  2. Case off, show the board and SD card
  3. Batteries out, plug into a power bank
  4. Switch all the way left
  5. Press the shutter

Email your video to service@papershoot.com with your order number and camera model. Our support team will help you with the next steps.

Email Your Video

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