I get a similar error message, except now my camera (DSC-P10) will not even come on in picture taking mode. The lens extends, makes jerkey whining noises, retracts, then extends, then retracts and then a message shows "turn power off then on again". HELP!! I have loved my Sony P10 until now. It appears to have completely croaked!! (in picture view mode, I can view, download and do all other operations. Can´t take any pictures). Hard to believe from Sony.