Camera software corrupted??
When I plug the camera into USB port, computer won't recognize it. Also, once I turn on the camera, non of the buttons work: power switch, play video button, delete button, record button. Nothing works and I want to retrieve the videos that are on the recorder. I have to turn it off by taking out the batteries.
Video Cameras - Pure Digital - Flip Video Ultra Camcorder
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I had the same problem with my flip mino HD. Here are the steps I took to fix it.
1. Adjust the power options on your laptop to ensure it does not sleep/hiberate ever.
2. Reset the camcorder by inserting a paperclip into the hole in the tripod mount. Hold the paperclip in there for about seven seconds.
3. Then immediately plug the flip into the cpu.
4. You may not see anything besides the little blinking white light on the USB arm for a while (about 30 minutes maybe) but leave it in.
5. Eventually it should spring to life and show the recharging battery on the little screen (the Flip Share program may start too.)
6. Leave it charging until the little white light stops flashing - full charge about 3 hours.
7. You can then remove the flip and change the power settings back to normal.
Ah. The ultra may not have the same reset capabilities via the tripod mount. The other way to reset the mino is to hold down the power button for about 5 seconds - this might work on the ultra too.... not sure.