Lens won't open/flashes E18 on screen

After turning on camera, the lens won't open. Green light flashes and E18 appears on screen. Screen will illuminate slightly but no image. When going to the viewing function, nothing happens. Batteries are charged and card is fine. Please help! Thanks

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I got my camera a couple of mounths, but i have not used it alot. When i turn it on, the start up screen wold come on but e18 would come up on the screen and nothing would happen after. i desperately need your help to fix my camera. thank you.

Posted on Oct 20, 2006

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