thank you for this however my eventually wouldnt work at all the battery would retain charge , like you say pressing the battery in and out made it work for a time but if it was switched off you would have to start again. I sent it away to the people who mend this make, They were extremely helpful giving me a quote in advance, it was mended and back with me by return post. yes it wasnt cheap but neither was the camera and I am glad to have it back working so at a moments notice I can take pictures without a load of messing. Jeannie