View screen has purple lines across whole screen cant take a pic.

Sound like a malfunctioning CCD-image sensor. Rare, but possible problem with your LCD screenviewer... in both cases (LCD or CCD) this isn't a job that you could solve yourself; this wrong include distorted images or abnormal colors, scratchy purple lines, blank or black pictures, and/or black videos with good sound being recorded on the camera's flash card.

I suggest check THIS LINK for additional details in this previous solutions for an Defective CCD (Charge Coupled Device) and next contact your technical service. I strongly suggest (taking into consideration the age of your camera) to evaluate the cost of repair versus the cost of a new camera with similar features, before making a final desicion.

Hope this helps.

If you view this pics in the oc, the same thing? If your answer is YES, its possible that you have a problem whit the CCD (Charge Coupled Device); this wrong include distorted images or abnormal colors, scratchy purple lines, blank or black pictures, and/or black videos with good sound being recorded on the camera's flash card.

Additional details could find in this previous solutions: images are_colored_when_picture

Isnt a good new but, hope this helps.

I HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM

JUST CONTACT FUJIFILM CUSTOMER SERVICE BY E-MAIL

Here in Spain , and also in USA, if the trouble is CCD ( image sensor ) they will replace it AT NO COST FOR YOU!!!! (even if guarantee is over )

YES, BELIEVE ME!!! GOOD FOR FUJI PEOPLE!!!!

They told me it has been a common problem in all cameras of that series.

Good luck!

Fernando

It's the CCD in the camera. You can take into a repair shop and see if it can be replaced.

LilLette,
Sorry to say that this sounds like failure of the camera's CCD imager. This is not something that you can repair yourself. If still under warranty, Canon will repair this for you free of charge. Even if no longer under warranty, still recommend contacting Canon, as this should not happen in a newer model camera (be nice, and maybe they'll be nice about it too :-).

If in US or Canada, Call 1-800-OK-CANON. Anywhere else, contact Canon support through www.Canon.com

maybe..it's have a picture tube problem..i think that you should go in a proffesional to fix your camera..that's only my opinion..thanks

CCD module failed, contact fuji, they got product recall for some camera models with faulty CCD

Gimbo again. Think LCD damaged will need to repair. Pics. as normal when viewed or printed.
Why has nobody commented?
How much to replace screen? Any ideas?

Your camera likely needs a new CCD imaging sensor. It is a cute little thing and is very expensive to replace. I've seen deals to repair any digital camera on eBay and I would check for a local repair person in your area. You can use the search on this site to see who might be close by. I have an A310 doing the same thing.

It seems that you have been selecting Panoram view to shoot photos. Go to menu and change the image options and select SHQ or whatever and not panorama. This should solve the problem. Panorama view shows the grid lines all over the screen and it is meant for taking 360 degree panoramic views.