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Thanks Guys - I knew you would come up with a range of options!!

However, I tried them all without success but.... the caretaker at school suggested that I keep the camera plugged in and switch off the Pc and then switch on while still plugge in - hey Presto!

Downloaded photos (not sure how)

Though I still think the prob is battery related (they were new ones but all did not ' seem well'.

Any other suggestions will be gratefullly accepted for next time!
PS anyone used Sd cards???