Ha, oh dear, sorry to hear that! I am at least reassured to learn that you are still here to tell the tale

Ah OK, thanks for the warning, I hadn't considered the possibility that the operation could actually be dangerous! Do you know of any resources where I can quickly read up on what is what to avoid touching anything hazardous?

Hi Gartmore,

Thanks so much for the prompt response! Yes, I gave the battery a good charge and am still getting the same problem. I'm 90% certain the issue is the one discussed here and here. So I will be brave and open the camera to see what I can achieve! I have already researched what a worm screw looks like on Google Images

Thanks

Michael

I think the problem described by MattMatic (though not the original poster!) is the one I am suffering with my Optio V10 since a week ago. Though I did not drop it or give it any physical shock, one day it suddenly started just switching itself off shortly after being switched on. And yes, the lens extends, the screen goes from blurred to focused to blurred, and the lens retracts and then the unit switches off.

I'll see if I can dig out the threads you mention, MattMatic.

Thanks

Michael

I think I'm experiencing the same problem with my V10. Did you get to the bottom of this in the end, roverjohnny?