Megan: If your battery contacts are hard to feel and seem flat or recessed into the unit, they are probably smashed. Often, it is just one or two of them. See if they all feel about the same. Rob Meredith >>> mek55@xxxxxxxxxxxxx 02/19/06 12:13AM >>> Hi everyone, I've just put my batteries and flash card in after waiting 24 hours, and it is working!! I do however, have a question. I've seen descussion on this list regarding battery contacts. How can one tell if there is a problem with them? thank you, Megan