Javascript in flash throwing IE pop up error

Question

Im trying to open a new window in my browser from my swf
file. In my swf file i have this basic code:
on (press) {
getURL("javascript:NewWindow('/OutsideLinkWarning.cfm?ButtonText=Continue&LinkTo=http://ho me.clarkeamerican.com/www/reorder.cfm',
'Terms','590','350','no','no','no','no','no')");
When i click on the button when previewing the file in IE it
causes a pop-up error.
Other links throughout the site open a new window, leading to
the same page as the link above, using this code in the html page:
<area target="_blank"
onclick="NewWindow(this.href,'Terms','590','350','no','no','no','no','no');return
false;"
href="/OutsideLinkWarning.cfm?ButtonText=Continue&LinkTo=http://home.clarkeamerican.com/w ww/reorder.cfm"
a="" coords="3,219,166,245" shape="rect"/>
it works without any errors. Why would an error be thrown
through my flash swf?

Answer 1

The pop-up flash has a tiny catch-hook which holds it down.  When the camera (or a manual operation) wants to pop it up, a solenoid release the catch-hook and the spring should pop it up.
You shoul hear the clicking sound of the solenoid releasing the catch a few times before the camera gives up and displays the error message.
It means the pop-up flash is jammed... possibly a bit of dust, sand, or gunk is gumming it up so it can't flip up.
Using your fingers, gently pull up on the flash either while pressing the flash pop-up button or just pressing the shutter button in a sitaution where the camera would call for flash.
Once opened, you can use a bit of compressed air on the hinge points to see if you can clear the problem.  You'll probably notice the hinge is stiff and doesn't pop-up on its own.  
I have seen suggestions to use WD40 -- but frankly wouldn't get that stuff near my camera.  If there is gunk, you could use denatured alcohold to dissolve whatever is gumming up the works.  The advantage of the alcohol is that it'll evaporate on its own. 
Tim Campbell
5D II, 5D III, 60Da