My Nikon Coolpix S7c is completely black. What's going on?

Question

When I turn it on, it does the normal start up and the battery is fully charged, but the image is completely dark. The icons that tell you what setting it is on and the flash symbol and everything is on.. but it's as if i have my hand over the lens or something. If I take the picture it flashes, but the little click sound doesn't happen. Also the picture is dark as well. The main lens cover works, meaning it opens and closes, but I can't tell if it has anything blocking the internal lens.

Any help?? Is there a reset function or something???

Answer 1

Sometimes it helps to take out the batteries for a minute - that often resets the camera.

Also, some cameras do have reset buttons - if you can't spot it, try reading your manual (which will also have a trouble shooting section in it).