My brother bought this for me off craiglist for only $10 so it doesn't have a huge investment in it, but I have no instruction manuals or anything. The problem I am having is that no matter how many different smart media memory cards I stick in this camera, when it turns on the media card is always flashing and the screen wont come on. I've tried the obvious batteries and diff. media cards to no avail. Has anyone else had this problem?? Any suggetions? You may have to spend a few more dollars and have someone look at the camera. There may be something simple holding you back. go on line to Olympus and get/download the manual | 