DiMAGE E323 dimensions and weight

Formatting it in the camera is the only way to get it to work. Try it again and be sure the slide switch on the side of the card is in the unlocked position.

This camera is NOT suitable for SDHC type cards, only SD cards with memory size till 2GB.

Instead of clicking yes at the first prompt, go into the menu and find "format" and follow the instructions from there.

The battery cover is a different issue. But the wavy lines in your photos sounds like a defective Sony CCD issue. If so, Sony will fix your Minolta camera for free (with free shipping) regardless of warranty. See this link:
http://esupport.sony.com/US/perl/news-item.pl?template_id=1&news_id=131

remove 6 phillipscews open camera.There is a little drivemotor for the lens,next to it is a shaft activating the limit switch for lens opening and closing.Carefully spray plastic safe electronic cleaner into the opening.Now apply 3 volt to the motor reversing polarity a few times to activate the limits. Now use canned air to blow out any residue of the cleaner.This worked for me,camera working again.

The DiMAGE E323 is compatible with Windows98/98SE/Me/2000 Professional/ XP(Home/Professional), MacOS 9.0-9.2.2/MacOS X (v10.1.3-10.1.5, v10.2.1-10.2.6).

Yes, the DiMAGE 323 has automatic noise reduction in long time exposure (only when the button is held for a few seconds).

The DiMAGE E323 employs multi-segments (256-segments) metering.

Dimensions: 125.5mm(width)X129.5mm(height)X115.5mm(depth) Weight: Approx. 925 g(with two of dedicated lithium-ion battery NP-400, without memory card)

Dimensions: 125.5mm (width X 129.5mm (height) X 115.5mm (depth) Weight: Approx. 920 g (with two of dedicated lithium-ion battery NP-400, without CF card)