I bought an Olympus camera and within a week, I had issues.?

The lens seems to be stuck. But then when reading the book, I realized it said not to use regular batteries...ONLY to use Olympus Nimh batteries. is this true? could that have to do with the lens not wanting to come out and focus on an object? I can review pics I'd already taken, but can't get it to work anymore. Would like to hear some thoughts, as this is my first digital camera. Does anyone know where I can find a reference for Olympus repair shops? Thanks!

The rechargable Nimh batteries work better in these cameras, make sure they are at least 2300mah or better. Batteries can make the camera act funny if they arent the correct ones. Olympus has two repair centers one in NY and one in CA you can call 1-888-553-4448 and they can email you all the repair info

Well, only NiMH batteries. Get ones that are over 2500 mA-h

Call Olympus 800 number

Use a card reader to get the images from your memory card to your computer.

The camera may have some faulty lens mechanism that prevents it from extending. Try resetting it, you should be able to reset it from the menu without going into photo mode. If this does not help, i am pretty sure there is something wrong. Take it back and exchange it.

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